Buying Tmobile LG G5 - T-Mobile LG G5 Guides, News, & Discussion

I'm planning to buy the TMobile LG G5 tomorrow. My questions:-
-Is it still worth it in 2018?
-what should take care of when buying
-And the most important thing is that can I install roms made for the international LG G5?
Thanks!

Hammad1029 said:
I'm planning to buy the TMobile LG G5 tomorrow. My questions:-
-Is it still worth it in 2018?
-what should take care of when buying
-And the most important thing is that can I install roms made for the international LG G5?
Thanks!
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Try to look for another device. IF your planning to buy the TMO variant make sure its officially unlocked specially if your not living in the US. :good: Its still a good phone plagued only by Image Retention (theres a workaround by flashing custom kernel) and the faulty GPS. battery life is average also.

cheeze.keyk said:
Try to look for another device. IF your planning to buy the TMO variant make sure its officially unlocked specially if your not living in the US. :good: Its still a good phone plagued only by Image Retention (theres a workaround by flashing custom kernel) and the faulty GPS. battery life is average also.
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I don't live in the US and the phone is fully carrier unlocked. What I need to know is that can I flash the custom ROMs made for the int G5 such as resurrection remix and is the bootloader unlocked for me to be able to do so?

Hammad1029 said:
I don't live in the US and the phone is fully carrier unlocked. What I need to know is that can I flash the custom ROMs made for the int G5 such as resurrection remix and is the bootloader unlocked for me to be able to do so?
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bootloader unlock is possible for the H830 and theres custom rom also like fulmics, rros, los. :good:
foor bootloader unlock method go here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-g5/how-to/guide-root-twrp-lg-g5-using-t3580264

cheeze.keyk said:
bootloader unlock is possible for the H830 and theres custom rom also like fulmics, rros, los. :good:
foor bootloader unlock method go here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-g5/how-to/guide-root-twrp-lg-g5-using-t3580264
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Thanks. But can I only install ROMs made for specifically for the H830 on it or any other H850 ROM too

Hammad1029 said:
Thanks. But can I only install ROMs made for specifically for the H830 on it or any other H850 ROM too
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for H830 only.

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Magisk root working on the Canadian version?

Strongly considering this device to replace my Moto x Play.
Has to be rootable and be able to use magisk manager to enable Android pay.
Anyone have success with this? On any version?
Stupendousman2012 said:
Strongly considering this device to replace my Moto x Play.
Has to be rootable and be able to use magisk manager to enable Android pay.
Anyone have success with this? On any version?
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So far it seems the canadian versions bootloader isn't unlockable
mikeandjaimie said:
So far it seems the canadian versions bootloader isn't unlockable
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Thanks for the reply. Do we know if anyone is actively working on the issue?
Not that I'm aware of. I just purchased this phone from Freedom Mobile and found out myself. I've tried to contact Sony on there forums and twitter to try to find out why only the canadian versions of the g3223 are bootloader locked, but haven't heard anything yet. There is however a working unlock for the other versions as well as a slimmed down rom, root, and twrp. Hopefully they will unlock it with the Oreo update or release a patch, but I'm not holding my breathe atm.

Moto z play back to stock with retail rom is possible?

Hello,
I'm considering going back to the stock ROM in my moto z play XT1635-02 retla1st but I would like to know if I would have a problem installing the RETAIL version when receiving OTA's or some other problem.
I currently have the bootloader unlocked and a compilation that is not the official one but I want to remove the root and receive the updates without any inconvenience.
best regards
_heberlopez95 said:
Hello,
I'm considering going back to the stock ROM in my moto z play XT1635-02 retla1st but I would like to know if I would have a problem installing the RETAIL version when receiving OTA's or some other problem.
I currently have the bootloader unlocked and a compilation that is not the official one but I want to remove the root and receive the updates without any inconvenience.
best regards
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I do not know if you can downgrade from a 7.1 ROM to a 6.x Stock via RSD and have your phone usable. With some phones if you downgrade to MM you brick it.
If it survives, you would then need to find a way to lock the bootloader.
In the same Android versión it's possible install a retail ROM?
_heberlopez95 said:
In the same Android versión it's possible install a retail ROM?
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I believe if your phone (bootloaders) is 7.x you can RSD 7.x and if phone is 6.x you can RSD 6.x .
KrisM22 said:
I believe if your phone (bootloaders) is 7.x you can RSD 7.x and if phone is 6.x you can RSD 6.x .
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I understand but my question is, I have a ROM retla1st 7.1.1 and my bootloader unlocked I want to close the bootloader and flash the stock ROM but I can not find the version of retla1st with 7.1.1 only encounter 6.0.1 and I can not go back to MM because I understand that the phone is damaged for which I want to install the stock 7.1.1 retail ROM will there be any problems?
I understand but my question is, I have a ROM retla1st 7.1.1 and my bootloader unlocked I want to close the bootloader and flash the stock ROM but I can not find the version of retla1st with 7.1.1 only encounter 6.0.1 and I can not go back to MM because I understand that the phone is damaged for which I want to install the stock 7.1.1 retail ROM will there be any problems?
_heberlopez95 said:
I understand but my question is, I have a ROM retla1st 7.1.1 and my bootloader unlocked I want to close the bootloader and flash the stock ROM but I can not find the version of retla1st with 7.1.1 only encounter 6.0.1 and I can not go back to MM because I understand that the phone is damaged for which I want to install the stock 7.1.1 retail ROM will there be any problems?
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yeah - I don't know - You could try the links at this post and see if it answers your needs...: Let me know!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75364150&postcount=7
KrisM22 said:
yeah - I don't know - You could try the links at this post and see if it answers your needs...: Let me know!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75364150&postcount=7
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I used this guide today, it worked without any problems. I went from rooted 7.1.1 stock september security patch to 7.1.1 stock november security patch with locked bootloader. OTA december security patch worked as well. I even unlocked the bootloader again and am now rooted with magisk safety net passing
tschannik26 said:
I used this guide today, it worked without any problems. I went from rooted 7.1.1 stock september security patch to 7.1.1 stock november security patch with locked bootloader. OTA december security patch worked as well. I even unlocked the bootloader again and am now rooted with magisk safety net passing
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Thanks! I also appreciate knowing what you were on and what it gave you! No problems with carrier or modems? Great!!! @SupahCookie may have a super fix-all! Hope you gave tons of thanks there
KrisM22 said:
Thanks! I also appreciate knowing what you were on and what it gave you! No problems with carrier or modems? Great!!! @SupahCookie may have a super fix-all! Hope you gave tons of thanks there
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No problems whatsoever. I'm on t-mobile germany, channel was reteu before and after
tschannik26 said:
No problems whatsoever. I'm on t-mobile germany, channel was reteu before and after
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Great!!!!!
thanks a lot for your help guys ..!
KrisM22 said:
Thanks! I also appreciate knowing what you were on and what it gave you! No problems with carrier or modems? Great!!! @SupahCookie may have a super fix-all! Hope you gave tons of thanks there
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Super fix, sounds amazing :3
SupahCookie said:
Super fix, sounds amazing :3
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incroyable!!!

Will Chinese version of Xiaomi Mi 6 work properly with Google?

Hello everyone. I'm in China currently and I'll stay here for a while. I'm planning to buy Xiaomi Mi 6 from Taobao. Here is the link
So am I going to be able to use Google services? Play Store and all other if I buy this phone? Also, if not, I guess that I need to root my phone and install custom rom in order to get Google services. Is there any way to root and install custom rom as well as TWRP without using the computer?
Thanks
I've been to China and I bought a redmi not 3 there, in my experience there should be no problem; you buy the phone, unlock the bootloader and switch from China to global rom. Probably there is also the possibility to install Gapp on the Chinese rom. The only problem is that if you wanna use Google and it's services in China you better have a VPN
Oh, I understand. But it's not the same. Models are different. Actually I'm not sure. It's going to be my first Xiaomi phone. So far I'm familiar with Xperia and HTC. Love them both but "high" end devices are getting too expensive. I'm also considering to buy OnePlus 3T. What do you guys think which is better and easier for unlocking, rooting and installing custom roms?
I repeat again that I'm not familiar with these brands, never touched them actually I Need your help! And don't forget that I don't have PC. Unlocking bootloader, root, recovery and rom must be done without Pc. Help help help
Snuff1 said:
Oh, I understand. But it's not the same. Models are different. Actually I'm not sure. It's going to be my first Xiaomi phone. So far I'm familiar with Xperia and HTC. Love them both but "high" end devices are getting too expensive. I'm also considering to buy OnePlus 3T. What do you guys think which is better and easier for unlocking, rooting and installing custom roms?
I repeat again that I'm not familiar with these brands, never touched them actually I Need your help! And don't forget that I don't have PC. Unlocking bootloader, root, recovery and rom must be done without Pc. Help help help
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Just unlock bootloader and flash Global rom via MiFlash. It's that easy.
My device is the Chinese model. Bought from a seller who just imports them and flashes the global ROM
The mi 6 models are all identical.
Global is the same as Chinese anyway just a different model number since they had to get more legal things pushed through to sell it internationally.
Buy the Chinese model in China. It will be cheapest there.
Then when you are back in a country which supports Google services you can unlock the boot loader, then flash using Mi flash to the global ROM.
Since the phone is identical this works fine. I was running the global ROM on mine (now custom ROMs).
Really a great phone and no issues for me.
Also checkout the mi mi 2 it looks pretty awesome but for a "smaller" device Mi 6 is fantastic.
Snuff1 said:
Oh, I understand. But it's not the same. Models are different. Actually I'm not sure. It's going to be my first Xiaomi phone. So far I'm familiar with Xperia and HTC. Love them both but "high" end devices are getting too expensive. I'm also considering to buy OnePlus 3T. What do you guys think which is better and easier for unlocking, rooting and installing custom roms?
I repeat again that I'm not familiar with these brands, never touched them actually I Need your help! And don't forget that I don't have PC. Unlocking bootloader, root, recovery and rom must be done without Pc. Help help help
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If you don't have a pc I really don't know how to help you to my knowledge you can unlock the bootloader with a pc so there isn't any friend or acquaintance that can borrow you a pc for a couple of Hours ?
Snuff1 said:
Oh, I understand. But it's not the same. Models are different. Actually I'm not sure. It's going to be my first Xiaomi phone. So far I'm familiar with Xperia and HTC. Love them both but "high" end devices are getting too expensive. I'm also considering to buy OnePlus 3T. What do you guys think which is better and easier for unlocking, rooting and installing custom roms?
I repeat again that I'm not familiar with these brands, never touched them actually I Need your help! And don't forget that I don't have PC. Unlocking bootloader, root, recovery and rom must be done without Pc. Help help help
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Xiaomi follows the same standard for all their models..
Want to Unlock the bootloader?
-Make a Xiaomi account
-Link the phone to your Xiaomi account
-Request them to allow you to unlock the bootloader
-Waits 72 hours
-Unlock bootloader.
Thank you all for replying, appreciate your help. I'm going to buy Mi 6. Actually I meet a guy today who is willing to help me and he knows about these things. So, buying, unlocking bootloader, flashing official global rom>using Google services Later if I want I need to root device install custom recovery and new rom. We'll see. Any recommendations for rom, with no bugs
Dobsgw said:
My device is the Chinese model. Bought from a seller who just imports them and flashes the global ROM
The mi 6 models are all identical.
Global is the same as Chinese anyway just a different model number since they had to get more legal things pushed through to sell it internationally.
Buy the Chinese model in China. It will be cheapest there.
Then when you are back in a country which supports Google services you can unlock the boot loader, then flash using Mi flash to the global ROM.
Since the phone is identical this works fine. I was running the global ROM on mine (now custom ROMs).
Really a great phone and no issues for me.
Also checkout the mi mi 2 it looks pretty awesome but for a "smaller" device Mi 6 is fantastic.
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Thanks! It's not overheating?
No, it's just too large for me. I like to use phone with one hand. I'm not a fan of displays larger than 5.5 inches so I'll stick with Mi 6.
Snuff1 said:
Thanks! It's not overheating?
No, it's just too large for me. I like to use phone with one hand. I'm not a fan of displays larger than 5.5 inches so I'll stick with Mi 6.
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Overheating?
Not at all. Its a really good phone.
You dont have to unlock or root the phone in order to install gapp
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/systemless-gapps-china-miui-8-miui-9-t3657322
This gapp works perfectly on china miui 8/9.

Best option if you want BL unlocked & root?

Given that it's now a total lottery as to how long it takes to get a BL unlock code from Xiaomi (could be up to 2 months), what's the best option?
Is it buying one with a Chinese ROM and unlocked BL, then immediately swapping to Xiaomi.EU / Global / RevolutionOS?
I don't much fancy a wait of up to 2 months to use a phone I've bought.
I've done this. Works fine with roms etc. Just have to be wary of making sure you know what your flashing etc.
mudnightoil said:
Given that it's now a total lottery as to how long it takes to get a BL unlock code from Xiaomi (could be up to 2 months), what's the best option?
Is it buying one with a Chinese ROM and unlocked BL, then immediately swapping to Xiaomi.EU / Global / RevolutionOS?
I don't much fancy a wait of up to 2 months to use a phone I've bought.
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Yes, get it from Tradingshenzen or similar with xiaomi.eu installed. Makes your life way easier. You can literally flash 8.8.9 eu or Revolution OS with a factory reset from TWRP and root.
Q. Hello,Is this finally true sealed Global Version with MIUI 9.6.7.0 and b20 or still with just Xiaomi.eu rom?Answer:
A. It should be now some 9.9 Version, from September, so no problems anymore.
This tends to suggest that Trading Shenzhen may now be supplying 'official' versions. So unclear whether BL will still be unlocked.
mudnightoil said:
Q. Hello,Is this finally true sealed Global Version with MIUI 9.6.7.0 and b20 or still with just Xiaomi.eu rom?Answer:
A. It should be now some 9.9 Version, from September, so no problems anymore.
This tends to suggest that Trading Shenzhen may now be supplying 'official' versions. So unclear whether BL will still be unlocked.
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If you pick Xiaomi.eu as the preinstalled ROM it will always be a bootloader unlocked one they send your way.
MrColdbird said:
If you pick Xiaomi.eu as the preinstalled ROM it will always be a bootloader unlocked one they send your way.
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They don't have that option currently. I'm not sure whether they will in future, I've asked the question.

Moto z2 play xt1710-2 Verizon running 8.0 stock rom

Is there anyway I can unlock the bootloader on my device and flash a custom rom to get the custom gcam mods working on my phone because every gcam mod doesn't work on my device. I am very new to custom roming and rooting a device. Any helpful suggestions would be massively appreciated
Pyro5151 said:
Is there anyway I can unlock the bootloader on my device and flash a custom rom to get the custom gcam mods working on my phone because every gcam mod doesn't work on my device. I am very new to custom roming and rooting a device. Any helpful suggestions would be massively appreciated
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Flash any ROM and use this apk
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-play/how-to/gcam-night-mode-t3873227
Pranav Kumar said:
Flash any ROM and use this apk
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-play/how-to/gcam-night-mode-t3873227
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He is using and Verizon's phone
No. Get a different variant. AFAIK, Googles products are the only ones sold on Verizon that can be unlocked

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