I got a LG C900 as a gift.
However, I am not a USA citizen. So, I think I can not ask AT&T to send unlock code to me.
So, are there any way to unlock my LG C900?
Thanks.
Buy an unlock code from a 3rd party. Thats what i did and im IN the usa. They usually run $15 USD but i found a seller on ebay that sold LG unlock codes (including my C900) for $2! (though if you do ebay, be careful. Try to go with trusted sellers with massive positive feedback and low negative feedback).
Hello,
i would like to get myself the G6.
But i'm not sure wether to get the H870 (European model) or the DS model?
You could count the Pros and Cons, but its more a decision of wether to root and use custom ROMs or not?
What about updates/upgrades?
Just share your opinions to help me decide! :fingers-crossed:
PS:
I don't use/need VoLTE.
ShiRaZ1988 said:
Hello,
i would like to get myself the G6.
But i'm not sure wether to get the H870 (European model) or the DS model?
You could count the Pros and Cons, but its more a decision of wether to root and use custom ROMs or not?
What about updates/upgrades?
Just share your opinions to help me decide! :fingers-crossed:
PS:
I don't use/need VoLTE.
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It depends on what you need...
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H870 pros:
- Updates
- Bootloader Unlock: Possible
H870DS pros:
- Quad Dac
- 64GB of internal memory
- Dual Sim
So, if you need root or like modding in general go for an European H870, if not, go for the H870DS, if you have no interests in both pros go for the one which cost less.
My vote is for H870, don't need 32GB since i don't use heavy apps and have tons of storage on my pc and use a 64GB Microsd, also don't need QuadDac or the second sim.
Killua96 said:
It depends on what you need...
Spoiler
H870 pros:
- Updates
- Bootloader Unlock: Possible
H870DS pros:
- Quad Dac
- 64GB of internal memory
- Dual Sim
So, if you need root or like modding in general go for an European H870, if not, go for the H870DS, if you have no interests in both pros go for the one which cost less.
My vote is for H870, don't need 32GB since i don't use heavy apps and have tons of storage on my pc and use a 64GB Microsd, also don't need QuadDac or the second sim.
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I second that
Hello,
Is it possible to put a EU rom on the H870DS? Or is there a risk of brick the phone ?
Sorry for my english im french
Thank
Urban_225 said:
Hello,
Is it possible to put a EU rom on the H870DS? Or is there a risk of brick the phone ?
Sorry for my english im french
Thank
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It's better not, the possibility of bricking are very high, also what's the point of doing this? It wouldn't allow the bootloader unlock if that was your thinking, that is an IMEI limited thing
Thank you for your answer
To answer your question I would like to have the EU version because it seems to have more update than version TWN.
Urban_225 said:
Thank you for your answer
To answer your question I would like to have the EU version because it seems to have more update than version TWN.
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In any case I wouldn't advise that, after all the H870 has 32GB only, no dual SIM and no quad dac, so even if you don't brick the phone you would have a software limited phone.
I concur. I think it's a very bad idea, not sure you could even flash it anyways. You'll get your own updates in time, why bother about that?
I got the H870, because of the unlocked bootloader
There is no reason at all to get the European version unless you really need to unlock your bootloader. The DS version is superior. I've had both. Sold the European version and got the DS and could not be happier about it. This also send signals to LG for their region crap.
The main reason to buy a h870 instead of h870ds, if you're living in Europe, is the guarantee or a lack of it on h870ds. Spending £300 or more without any guarantee is gambling.
The sellers are putting in various forms of warranties on the H870DS, most of them offering a year of "seller's warranty". Considering the price of purchase, I'd say it's pretty good. You'll probably run into less problem returning it to a seller on eBay, who wouldn't want to risk getting negative feedback, than talking to LG customer support, which in some cases seem that they couldn't care less about your faulty phone.
The Ebay sellers are located in HKG, e.g. in guarantee case you or he have/has to send it for repair to HKG. 2-4 weeks without smartphone. EBay 12 months, EU 24 months guarantee, etc...
Montechristo said:
The Ebay sellers are located in HKG, e.g. in guarantee case you or he have/has to send it for repair to HKG. 2-4 weeks without smartphone. EBay 12 months, EU 24 months guarantee, etc...
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The sellers are shipping from Ireland or the UK, and if I were ever to return it over warranty issues, that's where I'd send it.
Gr8 idea, you send to Irland, UK, France or wherever. Your dealer ships it to HKG for repair = 2-4 weeks without your phone.
TheSaw said:
I got the H870, because of the unlocked bootloader
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Did you buy it online? Im also looking for an european H870
MrBigWaffles said:
Did you buy it online? Im also looking for an european H870
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Yes, I got it from ebay, because I didn't trust the shady cheap websites. Others have successfully ordered from the shady websites, so you can give it a try if you're brave enough: eglobalcentral. Although I don't see the H870 model at them right now.
Montechristo said:
Gr8 idea, you send to Irland, UK, France or wherever. Your dealer ships it to HKG for repair = 2-4 weeks without your phone.
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Well, if you send your faulty phone to LG, you can rest assure that it'll take some time to get it back as well, since LG doesn't do any repairs themselves. Depending on the issue, the eBay seller might send you a new phone instead of shipping it to Hong Kong. As I've said before, the eBay sellers are far more sensitive to negative feedback than LG, and more commonly known to try to satisfy their buyers.
As much as I'd love to have 64 gigs and dual sim, I spent €40 extra to get the 32 gig single sim, just to be able to unlock the bootloader.
I wouldn't hesitate a second to order with eglobal to get the DS if I felt I didn't need root access.
IMO the price difference compensates for not having warranty so the extra storage and dual sim make it a no brainer.
But yeah, bought the EU version anyway.
So, I just saw the G6 and Samsung S8 in person and well... the G6 just fits my jam better, so, after searching online and seeing multiple sites, my best bet is buying from Aliexpress.
They sell 2 models: H870DS (Hong Kong) and G600 (South Korea), and as far from this 2 models, I have found more info from the Hong Kong model than the G600, and well, the thing is that I love custom roms and fiddling with my devices, so that's the question: Does the normal H870 ROM work with the H870DS?, I will be better just buying the South Korean model? or dont be such a cheapo and buying the H870 directly from the only carrier in my country that has it by around 100 bucks more (Telcel).
It will not work and brick your phone for sure...
or dont be such a cheapo and buying the H870 directly from the only carrier in my country that has it by around 100 bucks more
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If you feel like you need root, that's the only way to go.
I paid a bit more too to get an unlockable bootloader. It's a shame but that's how it works right now.
Hi
Looks like the G6870DS bootloader can't be officially and unofficially unlock...
Well the title says it, the only place i found is amazon and is more expensive that the ones being sold in Swappa, but they are gone right now, or what other phone do you think is good?
Why do you want the international version. I see you are coming from an Nexus 5. The international version does not have wireless charging if that is important.
rolear8 said:
Well the title says it, the only place i found is amazon and is more expensive that the ones being sold in Swappa, but they are gone right now, or what other phone do you think is good?
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If you in the us why wouldnt you buy the us997 model?
gillim74 said:
If you in the us why wouldnt you buy the us997 model?
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Because i will buy it there, but i will bring it to Mexico
Are there frequencies missing on the us997 that you need in Mexico?
Any of the US models should work fine in Mexico. Likely more so than a Euro model.
Well you could easily look that up couldn't you?
I suggest the topic starter do that himself.
Hey all I need a few of these v20's (TMobile) for some new young audiophiles in training, in my family that prefer streaming.
What's the best route for buying a v20 that can be rooted with the proper firmware? Refurbished, eBay, swappa?
Still confused, on whether it's cool to just buy a us996, and whether all bands are covered for TMobile use. I don't care about volte, just need all bands.
Thanks for the help.
PM me if someone has connects on rootable V20's.
Amd4life said:
Hey all I need a few of these v20's (TMobile) for some new young audiophiles in training, in my family that prefer streaming.
What's the best route for buying a v20 that can be rooted with the proper firmware? Refurbished, eBay, swappa?
Still confused, on whether it's cool to just buy a us996, and whether all bands are covered for TMobile use. I don't care about volte, just need all bands.
Thanks for the help.
PM me if someone has connects on rootable V20's.
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I got lucky and bought a mint 918 tmobile v20 on eBay for 180 that was still on 10j so it was easy to root. I can give you the sellers info if you need. Also on eBay you can just ask the seller what firmware the v20 is running. Purchase with PayPal and you're covered in case something is wrong with the phone
theUsualSuspexx said:
I got lucky and bought a mint 918 tmobile v20 on eBay for 180 that was still on 10j so it was easy to root. I can give you the sellers info if you need. Also on eBay you can just ask the seller what firmware the v20 is running. Purchase with PayPal and you're covered in case something is wrong with the phone
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Thx, I sent you a pm