New LM-G820UM (AT&T) purchased from ebay. Using on T-Mobile and have update question
Hi all,
Grabbed a G8 Thinq for my son off ebay (which scared me but it was cheap). It's an AT&T variant but it's working just fine with T-Mobile. However, the security updates are from July and I'd like to update. I tried LG Bridge and get a "cannot check software version" error. Before I send this thing back I wanted to check here. I understand that OTA updates are super slow to arrived when you unlock and switch carriers but will I ever get one? Is there another way to update this thing?
I'm pretty Android savvy but just haven't messed around on here since my Nexus 6P days. Thanks!
sahively said:
Hi all,
Grabbed a G8 Thinq for my son off ebay (which scared me but it was cheap). It's an AT&T variant but it's working just fine with T-Mobile. However, the security updates are from July and I'd like to update. I tried LG Bridge and get a "cannot check software version" error. Before I send this thing back I wanted to check here. I understand that OTA updates are super slow to arrived when you unlock and switch carriers but will I ever get one? Is there another way to update this thing?
I'm pretty Android savvy but just haven't messed around on here since my Nexus 6P days. Thanks!
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There should be newer firmware kdzs that you can download and manually flash using lgup for Att variant just look it up.
antintin said:
There should be newer firmware kdzs that you can download and manually flash using lgup for Att variant just look it up.
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Thanks, I'll do some reading on that. Appreciate the look.
Are AT&T KDZs even available? I can't find them anywhere that doesn't look like a complete scam site.
sahively said:
Are AT&T KDZs even available? I can't find them anywhere that doesn't look like a complete scam site.
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AT&T is known not to release KDZs ever, and to only provide updates to postpaid AT&T customers. I assume that's true with G8 as well. I saw those unlocked AT&T G8 on eBay for $320, but I wouldn't expect any updates, nor would I expect warranty to be honored.
TheDannemand said:
AT&T is known not to release KDZs ever, and to only provide updates to postpaid AT&T customers. I assume that's true with G8 as well. I saw those unlocked AT&T G8 on eBay for $320, but I wouldn't expect any updates, nor would I expect warranty to be honored.
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Welp, this baby's going back. Just ordered up a T-Mobile version for only $20 more so "hopefully" it will actually update. Thanks for the guidance.
sahively said:
Hi all,
Grabbed a G8 Thinq for my son off ebay (which scared me but it was cheap). It's an AT&T variant but it's working just fine with T-Mobile. However, the security updates are from July and I'd like to update. I tried LG Bridge and get a "cannot check software version" error. Before I send this thing back I wanted to check here. I understand that OTA updates are super slow to arrived when you unlock and switch carriers but will I ever get one? Is there another way to update this thing?
I'm pretty Android savvy but just haven't messed around on here since my Nexus 6P days. Thanks!
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Sprint unlocked variant updates just fine on any carrier
sahively said:
Welp, this baby's going back. Just ordered up a T-Mobile version for only $20 more so "hopefully" it will actually update. Thanks for the guidance.
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T-Mobile is pretty good with updates. I have T-Mobile V30 on Red Pocket GSMA (AT&T MVNO) and receive updates.
But T-Mobile phones are very hard to carrier unlock. They can only be unlocked with a T-Mobile Device Unlock app, which queries T-Mobile servers for approval. If the phone is relocked (such as after LG repair, or if you get a warranty replacement) you won't be able to unlock it again unless you're a T-Mobile customer and/or have had the phone on their service for some time (40 days postpaid, 1 year prepaid). It can't be unlocked with a code like other phones.
Like AT&T, Sprint also doesn't release KDZs, but as noted they are less restrictive about OTA updates. T-Mobile and Verizon release KDZs.
Carrier phones generally suck for the same reason that carriers generally suck: Everything they do is always designed to suck you
TheDannemand said:
T-Mobile is pretty good with updates. I have T-Mobile V30 on Red Pocket GSMA (AT&T MVNO) and receive updates.
But T-Mobile phones are very hard to carrier unlock. They can only be unlocked with a T-Mobile Device Unlock app, which queries T-Mobile servers for approval. If the phone is relocked (such as after LG repair, or if you get a warranty replacement) you won't be able to unlock it again unless you're a T-Mobile customer and/or have had the phone on their service for some time (40 days postpaid, 1 year prepaid). It can't be unlocked with a code like other phones.
Like AT&T, Sprint also doesn't release KDZs, but as noted they are less restrictive about OTA updates. T-Mobile and Verizon release KDZs.
Carrier phones generally suck for the same reason that carriers generally suck: Everything they do is always designed to suck you
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Yeah we just wait for bootloader unlock now
sahively said:
Hi all,
Grabbed a G8 Thinq for my son off ebay (which scared me but it was cheap). It's an AT&T variant but it's working just fine with T-Mobile. However, the security updates are from July and I'd like to update. I tried LG Bridge and get a "cannot check software version" error. Before I send this thing back I wanted to check here. I understand that OTA updates are super slow to arrived when you unlock and switch carriers but will I ever get one? Is there another way to update this thing?
I'm pretty Android savvy but just haven't messed around on here since my Nexus 6P days. Thanks!
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Have a look on this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...e-released-t3958979/post81261151#post81261151
I faced the precise same situation, I was able to get the updates by moving my # to ATT prepaid.
antintin said:
Yeah we just wait for bootloader unlock now
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The T-Mobile V30 has official bootloader unlock, as the only North American carrier model. I believe the same was true with V20: Just Enable OEM Unlock in Developer Settings, boot into fastboot mode (Vol- while inserting cable with phone off) and enter fastboot oem unlock. The problem is the bootloader is neutered, with fastboot flash and fastboot boot commands stripped out. So even after BL unlock fastboot cannot be be used to flash or boot TWRP. But it still relaxes the secure boot chain. So once @runningnak3d found a way to flash TWRP using Download Mode (laf) we were golden.
Of course that laf vulnerability is long since fixed. And I am sure somebody must have already checked if the T-Mobile G8 has official bootloader unlock like earlier LG phones. Right? Or are we just assuming it doesn't because other carrier models don't? I only began following the G8 threads recently, so I wouldn't know.
TheDannemand said:
The T-Mobile V30 has official bootloader unlock, as the only North American carrier model. I believe the same was true with V20: Just Enable OEM Unlock in Developer Settings, boot into fastboot mode (Vol- while inserting cable with phone off) and enter fastboot oem unlock. The problem is the bootloader is neutered, with fastboot flash and fastboot boot commands stripped out. So even after BL unlock fastboot cannot be be used to flash or boot TWRP. But it still relaxes the secure boot chain. So once @runningnak3d found a way to flash TWRP using Download Mode (laf) we were golden.
Of course that laf vulnerability is long since fixed. And I am sure somebody must have already checked if the T-Mobile G8 has official bootloader unlock like earlier LG phones. Right? Or are we just assuming it doesn't because other carrier models don't? I only began following the G8 threads recently, so I wouldn't know.
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No g8 has it
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I'm guessing probably not but I pray that I'm wrong.
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As of right now. No public root instructions or installs. LG recently released the unlocked variant bootloader unlock but not for the Tmobile version yet. Once and if that comes out, root will soon follow. I've read about some exploits which hopefully someone can test and develop on it. So fingers crossed it'll be soon but as of right now nope.
Anything ever happen with this? I'm on t-mobile variant and hoping for root sooner or later.
texas83 said:
Anything ever happen with this? I'm on t-mobile variant and hoping for root sooner or later.
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Nope just gotta deal with no root
I'm using adclear to block ads since I'm not rooted. Anything better that y'all know of?
texas83 said:
I'm using adclear to block ads since I'm not rooted. Anything better that y'all know of?
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Blokada
Can you go and try unlocking the bootloader? If you can I can try compiling a boot image from the LG open source and apply root to it.
There is absolutely no difference between the source code of the international version and the T-Mobile one in terms of the Kernel. That could mean that (maybe) it's possible to boot the international version of the boot image on a T-Mobile one however I'm still not sure if it's possible to unlock one and maybe try. If anyone is willing to try unlocking it please share a pic of the phone in bootloader mode.
My phone allows for unlock_critical but not regular unlock. Unlock_critical allows bootloader flashing. And when you unlock_critical it wipes your phone like a normal unlock would. I'm wondering if the could be an in for a full unlock??
As far as I know the only place where we can get the bootloader is from the kdz firmware but there is still no tool that can extract our version.
EDIT: try using kngoroot. It claims that it can root Android 8 devices. If you succeed you can then switch to magisk.
Tried previously and no luck sadly.
S8ntsHaz3 said:
Tried previously and no luck sadly.
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If you really want to get root you can try using LGUP with the international kdz file but it has a chance to break the phone (but as far as I know there is no different in the kernel of the T-Mobile and the international version). In THEORY if something bad happens after flashing the phone it should boot directly to download mode. If not just cross your fingers and hold the volume up button. Still this is very risky and it has a chance to completely break the phone.
Yeah I may give it a shot once I have all the appropriate files and such. I'm not too worried about bricking it, it's insured and I have 2 Pixel 2 XLs as back up phones lol
LameMonster82 said:
As far as I know the only place where we can get the bootloader is from the kdz firmware but there is still no tool that can extract our version.
EDIT: try using kngoroot. It claims that it can root Android 8 devices. If you succeed you can then switch to magisk.
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Nothing like Kingroot or Kingo root or any other alleged "magical" 1-click solution is ever going to work on newer LG smartphones.
We have root for ALL the LG V30/V30+/V30S on the planet due to exploits we found and wrote guides for.
Just yesterday a dev finally got root for T-mobile H932, so now ALL V30 and variants have root. (Different process for H932).
ROOT FOR T-MOBILE H932 V30/V30+
ROOT FOR ALL OTHER V30/V30+/V30S
Maybe someone can try unlocking it using the exploit?
ChazzMatt said:
Nothing like Kingroot or Kingo root or any other alleged "magical" 1-click solution is ever going to work on newer LG smartphones.
We have root for ALL the LG V30/V30+/V30S on the planet due to exploits we found and wrote guides for.
Just yesterday a dev finally got root for T-mobile H932, so now ALL V30 and variants have root. (Different process for H932).
ROOT FOR T-MOBILE H932 V30/V30+
ROOT FOR ALL OTHER V30/V30+/V30S
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Respected active V30 user, used to read all of your XDA posts on the amazing LG V30, been wondering the previous LG flagships upto LG G6 USA unlocked (US997) have unlocked bootloader, where as LG V30 (US998) & LG G7 (G710ULM) didn't get supported by LG? Are they officially stopped getting bootloader unlock except the EU variants? Do we hope something (custom kernel, ROMS etc) for them? Been waiting for my beast G710ULM! I hope some exploit like WTF method happens to the LG G7.
Ali Mirza said:
been wondering the previous LG flagships upto LG G6 USA unlocked (US997) have unlocked bootloader, where as LG V30 (US998) & LG G7 (G710ULM) didn't get supported by LG? Are they officially stopped getting bootloader unlock except the EU variants? Do we hope something (custom kernel, ROMS etc) for them? Been waiting for my beast G710ULM! I hope some exploit like WTF method happens to the LG G7.
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Yeah, it's frustrating the LG has apparently stopped giving official bootloader unlock (with fastboot flash commands) to North America variants.
We got "open market" US998 v30 official bootloader unlock code by hacking the website... LG had put in the IMEI before never announcing official recognition, but we could not get that trick to work with the open market US9988 30+, even though Europe had both v30 in v30+ models officially recognized.
So one of my us998 phones did have semi-official bootloader unlock from LG (available but never officially announced), but the others (V30+) luckily have access to WTF. I also bought two LS998 v30 plus off eBay and quickly converted those two US998 V30+ for bootloader unlock and root.
@runningnak3d is going to start working on the G7. His process is more complicated than the WTF method but it works. I'm not saying it would definitely work on the G7 but that's one of his next projects.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
Yeah, it's frustrating the LG has apparently stopped giving official bootloader unlock (with fastboot flash commands) to North America variants.
We got "open market" US998 v30 official bootloader unlock code by hacking the website... LG had put in the IMEI before never announcing official recognition, but we could not get that trick to work with the open market US9988 30+, even though Europe had both v30 in v30+ models officially recognized.
So one of my us998 phones did have semi-official bootloader unlock from LG (available but never officially announced), but the others (V30+) luckily have access to WTF. I also bought two LS998 v30 plus off eBay and quickly converted those two US998 V30+ for bootloader unlock and root.
@runningnak3d is going to start working on the G7. His process is more complicated than the WTF method but it works. I'm not saying it would definitely work on the G7 but that's one of his next projects.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Can't wait for it!
I hope LG is reading XDA, also they even set up "Software Update Center" to speed up updates, or are they busy with the "hyped" LG V40?
To make the H932 root happen, a user loaned me their phone. Unfortunately, it looks like the same thing is going to have to happen with the G7. I looked on eBay and thought about buying one to do the dev work, but even ones that have a bad IMEI, or cracked (but usable) screen are still $600+ and I am not going to spend that to root a phone that I don't own -- sorry
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
To make the H932 root happen, a user loaned me their phone. Unfortunately, it looks like the same thing is going to have to happen with the G7. I looked on eBay and thought about buying one to do the dev work, but even ones that have a bad IMEI, or cracked (but usable) screen are still $600+ and I am not going to spend that to root a phone that I don't own -- sorry
-- Brian
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Will happily donate to the cause it the possibility is there for cracking this g7 thinq and will offer any assistance along the way, how much do you need? I'm sure others would gladly join in for something of this nature
Ok before I start I just want to say I'm a complete noob at android and how it works (got my first android a month ago) so don't get too angry if I say something stupid :/
So I bought an unlocked sprint g8 off of ebay but switched to another carrier called mint (uses t-mobile network) so I'm not sure how the software updates work. I'm aware I won't be getting updates from sprint, but I know that I have gotten 1 or 2 updates from lg since I got it. I'm a little confused as to if the updates from lg are all I need or if they are just security patches, and if there is a way to install sprint updates anyway.
I know I can solve this by unlocking the bootloader and installing custom roms once they start coming out, and on sprint I can enable oem unlock, but there is no way to access fast boot. If I do adb reboot-bootloader (or whatever the command is) it just does a normal restart. If I'm not wrong I should be able to do the bootloader unlock after lg adds the g8 to their supported devices, but I don't know how I'll be able to do this without accessing the fastboot. Recovery mode seems to be incomplete too (I can't use adb in recovery I think the drivers are not installed yet), so I think part of the sprint firmware is still kind of in a beta. So if the not being able to access fastboot and an incomplete recovery mode is a problem with the sprint firmware, will the lg updates themselves be able to solve this? Or is there anything else I'm completely missing?
Sorry if that was a little confusing but any answers would be great!
You will still get software updates. I have a sprint lg g8 unlocked on cricket and yesturday i just recieved the August 1 security software update.
I don't have an answer to your question, but does your Sprint model get VoLTE on Mint/T Mobile? Thinking about buying one.
antintin said:
Ok before I start I just want to say I'm a complete noob at android and how it works (got my first android a month ago) so don't get too angry if I say something stupid :/
So I bought an unlocked sprint g8 off of ebay but switched to another carrier called mint (uses t-mobile network) so I'm not sure how the software updates work. I'm aware I won't be getting updates from sprint, but I know that I have gotten 1 or 2 updates from lg since I got it. I'm a little confused as to if the updates from lg are all I need or if they are just security patches, and if there is a way to install sprint updates anyway.
I know I can solve this by unlocking the bootloader and installing custom roms once they start coming out, and on sprint I can enable oem unlock, but there is no way to access fast boot. If I do adb reboot-bootloader (or whatever the command is) it just does a normal restart. If I'm not wrong I should be able to do the bootloader unlock after lg adds the g8 to their supported devices, but I don't know how I'll be able to do this without accessing the fastboot. Recovery mode seems to be incomplete too (I can't use adb in recovery I think the drivers are not installed yet), so I think part of the sprint firmware is still kind of in a beta. So if the not being able to access fastboot and an incomplete recovery mode is a problem with the sprint firmware, will the lg updates themselves be able to solve this? Or is there anything else I'm completely missing?
Sorry if that was a little confusing but any answers would be great!
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There is almost a 0% chance LG will let US variants be unlocked. And with the impl lock we cant even crossflash the G8, so yea you are stuck with the sprint rom.
Your phone will update. Received August Security patch yesterday. Use ADB to remove Sprint bloat.
Any way to get WiFi calling to work on mint mobile using an unlocked Sprint G8?
I just received Android 10 update on LG G8. I'm on Total Wireless. The biggest thing is RCS is working now. It's a great update btw.
Apn issues
rldev said:
I just received Android 10 update on LG G8. I'm on Total Wireless. The biggest thing is RCS is working now. It's a great update btw.
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Can you add or edit your apn settings?
acekid109 said:
Can you add or edit your apn settings?
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Just do reset to default with ##3282# and it will adjust to your current sim. Often mms needs that
After reset apn, my issues got resolved
wow it worked thanks . i just reset whatever now i can send photos through messenger
antintin said:
Ok before I start I just want to say I'm a complete noob at android and how it works (got my first android a month ago) so don't get too angry if I say something stupid :/
So I bought an unlocked sprint g8 off of ebay but switched to another carrier called mint (uses t-mobile network) so I'm not sure how the software updates work. I'm aware I won't be getting updates from sprint, but I know that I have gotten 1 or 2 updates from lg since I got it. I'm a little confused as to if the updates from lg are all I need or if they are just security patches, and if there is a way to install sprint updates anyway.
I know I can solve this by unlocking the bootloader and installing custom roms once they start coming out, and on sprint I can enable oem unlock, but there is no way to access fast boot. If I do adb reboot-bootloader (or whatever the command is) it just does a normal restart. If I'm not wrong I should be able to do the bootloader unlock after lg adds the g8 to their supported devices, but I don't know how I'll be able to do this without accessing the fastboot. Recovery mode seems to be incomplete too (I can't use adb in recovery I think the drivers are not installed yet), so I think part of the sprint firmware is still kind of in a beta. So if the not being able to access fastboot and an incomplete recovery mode is a problem with the sprint firmware, will the lg updates themselves be able to solve this? Or is there anything else I'm completely missing?
Sorry if that was a little confusing but any answers would be great!
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Planning to get one, may i know which seller did you get yours?
scypth said:
Planning to get one, may i know which seller did you get yours?
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Yywireless
antintin said:
Yywireless
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I also bought one from them but cant update it to android 10 , how did you do it?
Hello all,
I have an LG G8 on November firmware (I think) on Pie, not Android 10. I am looking to update to an exploitable firmware, but don't want to pay for AT&T service.
How do I go about doing this? I can see I can buy AT&T sim cards on eBay, but not sure what to go with.
My phone is also locked AT&T, but it looks like we don't have an unlocking solution yet. I know putting red pocket on the phone doesn't give me updates and still makes it so AT&T's unlock portal doesn't see my phone IMEI.
TPMJB said:
Hello all,
I have an LG G8 on November firmware (I think) on Pie, not Android 10. I am looking to update to an exploitable firmware, but don't want to pay for AT&T service.
How do I go about doing this? I can see I can buy AT&T sim cards on eBay, but not sure what to go with.
My phone is also locked AT&T, but it looks like we don't have an unlocking solution yet. I know putting red pocket on the phone doesn't give me updates and still makes it so AT&T's unlock portal doesn't see my phone IMEI.
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Unfortunately, there isn't really a way to do anything right now since the pie firmware isn't exploitable. The only thing you can do is try to call at&t tech support and have them add your imei to the update database
antintin said:
Unfortunately, there isn't really a way to do anything right now since the pie firmware isn't exploitable. The only thing you can do is try to call at&t tech support and have them add your imei to the update database
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It looks like LG installs updates incrementally, so by purchasing an AT&T sim I think I can get to the exploitable firmware just by doing a couple updates. I'll post back once I get the sim
So I have my v35 actually going to be discarded, and I decided to buy a cheap G8 from [email protected] and I am confused about the Android 10 update... Some users reported that if the phone is on Pie and skip all the set-up for first time and connect to wifi without any sim card they have upgraded their phones to Android 10, other suggested that they changed the time zone and it worked eventually, others reported that they got a [email protected] sim card and they inserted and after a couple of minutes or hours the update will automatically downloaded.
As someone who live outside US I import my phones because they are way cheap than here in my country and I have enough knowledge of flashing software as I did with my v35 also that was or it is [email protected] But now I see that the Android 10 kdz is on the LG site for flash? As I had to or wanted to install Android 10 on the current v35 as it is unlocked I had to flash the korean version...
My question is if I can flash using LG bridge the current Android 10 kdz or it's not possible on the [email protected]? Or I need to buy the [email protected] sim card or how the heck it's the correct way to upgrade the phone? I have to sim unlock the phone first or should I have to do without sim unlock?
tonochito said:
So I have my v35 actually going to be discarded, and I decided to buy a cheap G8 from [email protected] and I am confused about the Android 10 update... Some users reported that if the phone is on Pie and skip all the set-up for first time and connect to wifi without any sim card they have upgraded their phones to Android 10, other suggested that they changed the time zone and it worked eventually, others reported that they got a [email protected] sim card and they inserted and after a couple of minutes or hours the update will automatically downloaded.
As someone who live outside US I import my phones because they are way cheap than here in my country and I have enough knowledge of flashing software as I did with my v35 also that was or it is [email protected] But now I see that the Android 10 kdz is on the LG site for flash? As I had to or wanted to install Android 10 on the current v35 as it is unlocked I had to flash the korean version...
My question is if I can flash using LG bridge the current Android 10 kdz or it's not possible on the [email protected]? Or I need to buy the [email protected] sim card or how the heck it's the correct way to upgrade the phone? I have to sim unlock the phone first or should I have to do without sim unlock?
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Sorry, there's basically no way to update. You can't cross flash, and at&t doesn't provide kdzs. The only way to is to buy an at&t sim, but you have to activate it, which costs like another $60, and you need to actually connect to at&t, which can be done practically nowhere outside of the us I think
Mmm even with the official page of LG having Android 10 kdz? They are listed as unknown and CAN, and some of them are listed as US too, just wondering if I had to do the same as I did with the v35, which also as being of at&t and unlocked it was never going to receive the Android 10 by ota. I just flashed the korean kdz and it worked and of course it is different.
https://lg-firmwares.com/es/lg-lmg820um-firmwares/
The thing about activating I guess I can't as I am outside USA and by $60 I could anyway it's way cheaper than paying retail prices here for $800
tonochito said:
Mmm even with the official page of LG having Android 10 kdz? They are listed as unknown and CAN, and some of them are listed as US too, just wondering if I had to do the same as I did with the v35, which also as being of at&t and unlocked it was never going to receive the Android 10 by ota. I just flashed the korean kdz and it worked and of course it is different.
https://lg-firmwares.com/es/lg-lmg820um-firmwares/
The thing about activating I guess I can't as I am outside USA and by $60 I could anyway it's way cheaper than paying retail prices here for $800
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You can't cross flash, end of story. Lg put in new hardware locks against it
Ey pardon for insisting but... T-Mobile and Verizon are way easier to update or it's the same mess as at&t version? Saw a couple of them unlocked one of T-Mobile and the Verizon one seems black listed but for overseas in my case works.
tonochito said:
Ey pardon for insisting but... T-Mobile and Verizon are way easier to update or it's the same mess as at&t version? Saw a couple of them unlocked one of T-Mobile and the Verizon one seems black listed but for overseas in my case works.
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I don't know if they work overseas when they're blacklisted; I wouldn't be too sure of that. Those variants should be fine because t mobile and Verizon provide kdzs, so you can always update manually
Yeah I asked on Reddit and people say T-Mobile updates ota and are on Android 10 and of course they advised me never again buy any at&t variant and even Verizon can update also ota.
Hi there, so about few months ago like back in August, I got myself an LG Wing after LG announced that they were going to close the mobile division. I live in Malaysia and I asked help from a friend in India to help me get one and send it over.
After getting it in my hands, and after I inserted the SIM, it says Network locked. I bought the phone unlocked but it turns out, the phone needs to be used with a SIM from the same country, perform a 30 minutes call and then it would become unlocked.
Given that I stay in Malaysia, its impossible for me to travel all the way to India to unlock a phone. That said, is there any way I could perform either one of the following?
- Get the Unlock Pin to be able to use with other network?
- Change the India Official ROM with a different country ROM perhaps?
Thanks!
See this thread
LGUp 1.16.3 Patched Found and Works with LG Wing
Honestly found it on XDA of all places after looking for it all night What does 1.16 give us that 1.14 doesn't? Everything honestly. Could not get my Wing recognized to flash with 1.14. No 1.15 Patched exists either We can downgrade with...
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classicprithivi said:
Hi there, so about few months ago like back in August, I got myself an LG Wing after LG announced that they were going to close the mobile division. I live in Malaysia and I asked help from a friend in India to help me get one and send it over.
After getting it in my hands, and after I inserted the SIM, it says Network locked. I bought the phone unlocked but it turns out, the phone needs to be used with a SIM from the same country, perform a 30 minutes call and then it would become unlocked.
Given that I stay in Malaysia, its impossible for me to travel all the way to India to unlock a phone. That said, is there any way I could perform either one of the following?
- Get the Unlock Pin to be able to use with other network?
- Change the India Official ROM with a different country ROM perhaps?
Thanks!
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Currently no method (yet) to unlock bootloader and install ROMs or GSI images, unless you get lucky like one member did here and get a demo model that's already bootloader unlocked from factory
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Currently no method (yet) to unlock bootloader and install ROMs or GSI images, unless you get lucky like one member did here and get a demo model that's already bootloader unlocked from factory
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What are the steps to root a demo model? I am thinking to buy a demo model. It seems cheap.
diejuse said:
What are the steps to root a demo model? I am thinking to buy a demo model. It seems cheap.
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You don't, unless you hopefully get lucky and its factory bootloader unlocked. There's no way (yet) to unlock the bootloader to root every lg wing, demo or not
Don't buy a demo model unless its just a phone to play with. Not a good every day use phone
KaptinBoxxi said:
You don't, unless you hopefully get lucky and its factory bootloader unlocked. There's no way (yet) to unlock the bootloader to root every lg wing, demo or not
Don't buy a demo model unless its just a phone to play with. Not a good every day use phone
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It's a pity.