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[Q] How to unlock AT&T LG C900?

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).

Recommendation on purchasing a S7 Edge Duos SM-G935FD

Good morning,
I live in France where we cannot buy it directly (as far as I know).
I am interested in purchasing a S7 Edge Duos SM-G935FD, would you mind sharing your experience, I have read about:
- Axiom Telecom (but they would not guarantee me that the phone is indeed a SM-G935FD)
- Ebay from tropical_mobile
- others? (please share)
Any issue? what about warranty? What about additional custom taxes?
thank you
Eric

I live in France also.
I have bought on axiomtelecom.. But i have paid tax when it's arrived....
I advise you order on www.eglobalcentral.fr
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ericmotordu said:
Good morning,
I live in France where we cannot buy it directly (as far as I know).
I am interested in purchasing a S7 Edge Duos SM-G935FD, would you mind sharing your experience, I have read about:
- Axiom Telecom (but they would not guarantee me that the phone is indeed a SM-G935FD)
- Ebay from tropical_mobile
- others? (please share)
Any issue? what about warranty? What about additional custom taxes?
thank you
Eric
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And for the warranty I think it's very complicate if you have a problem when you order in foreign country....
With eglobalcentral, i had never paid tax but...no guarantee....

Isn't the regular S7 edge dual sim too? What I've read is that you can either use a microsd or nano sim in the second slot.
How's the duos different?
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I bought one from a local store (no warranty) I'm planning on using a DIY to use 2 sims and an SD card.
So far it's exactly the same as G935F (I even used it's firmware to update it to the latest version) (you must read how to do it and not lose dual sim)
So far so good. It's totally worth it.
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docc said:
Isn't the regular S7 edge dual sim too? What I've read is that you can either use a microsd or nano sim in the second slot.
How's the duos different?
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No it's not. The G935F you can't put dual sim. Only one sim plus SD card. The dual sim G935FD has the option to use either.

docc said:
Isn't the regular S7 edge dual sim too? What I've read is that you can either use a microsd or nano sim in the second slot.
How's the duos different?
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That's not true. Regular has 1 slot for SIM and 1 for micro SD, DUOS has 1 slot for SIM, 1 slot for SIM/micro SD.

Oh. I have the FD which is the only model available here in India.
Pretty cool that I can use two sims if need be!

ilan78 said:
With eglobalcentral, i had never paid tax but...no guarantee....
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No guarantee? I read: 'GARANTIE 12-24 MOIS Assuré par notre service de garantie interne eGlobal Central'.

maybe in globalcentral but very difficult when you have to send the phone in hong kong...

I come from Germany.I can recommend the seller of this device
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=152014965869&alt=web
Edit: if the link is not allowed (I doubt)
The sellers name is dwi-international-3
Did the same. No import fees because there sending from warehouse in UK. I think they're shipping to everywhere in Europe.
The only negative is, there not speaking English very well and from time to time it takes a bit to get response from them but after all I'm very satisfied to have bought the phone.
It came sealed, well packed and factory unlocked
Send from my shiny S7 Edge 935FD titanium silver

H850 European version purchase

I want to get the H850 European version looks to be my best option for a unlocked boot-loader and unlocked carrier phone as all the H830 G5's in my area are still locked to T-Mobile and Titan color H830 seem to be non existent.
So I check on eBay and found a H850 but after contacting the seller and asking if it is the European version and finding out it is a US version?, I am back on the hunt...
So how does one find a H850 European version to purchase here in the US?

I would recommend taking a look at Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.de to check if they ship to the US, as if they do, you can order the phone there and this also means that you'll definitely receive an unlocked European version of the phone.

My suggestion being an owner of an H850 is to pass on this device for now and possibly look into the Note 7 or LG V20 once it's released. Aside from the hardware being great there are really no projects being seriously headed right now. CM13 is a long way off on account of camera drivers and system framework issues and the modified stock roms really have no performance value since they are basically just stock with a few app changes here and there. There's also no kernels with overclock or other features. I wish I had looked into this more since rooting with Xposed is really the only software benefit I've managed to muster. I should've just opted for the T-Mobile variant since they have root and then I wouldn't have overpaid $200 for the 850 (purchased for $600, ouch).

if u know someone in the uk the EE store sells the G5 at a bargain price of £399 / $520.
you would need to purchase a £10 top up voucher then register and then use that credit to pay the £8.99 unlock code to get the phone unlocked for any sim.
Short of buying a Chinese import with lacklustre skinned software and bad support (LeEco, ZTE, etc) this is a bargain for a 2016 flagship.

Thanks for all the replies. I am still looking for a H830 Titan Unlocked LG G5 but they seem to be a rare one for some reason....
The search continues...

Ended up getting a new H830 already unlocked for $400 in Silver. Was hoping for Titan but silver will do.

LG G6 in the UK - UK model, or Korean model?

Hello once more !
I think I will be getting the LG G6 after all I am really excited about the device and I want to own it. The only thing remaining right now is to decide whether I go for the UK model or the Korean model (DS).
I have looked into the bands, and see that my carrier (vodafone) is fully supported for LTE. So I am thinking, that if I get it from wondamobile, I would also get a 12 month warranty on the device.
I am trying to compile a list of why I should go for the UK or Korean model and this is what I have come up with:
Korean pros:
- HiDac
- 64 on board
- 12 month seller warranty
- 100 pounds cheaper on wonda
cons:
- more bloatware? (not sure)
- antenna issues with EU? (not sure if there are any, just curious)
UK pros:
- High street seller means better service if things go south
- LG UK support
- 100% compatibility with bands without worries
cons:
- 32 on board storage
- regular DAC
Am I forgetting anything, or are any of my pros/cons stupid? If you had to choose, what would you guys go for and why?
Thanks

ok i would say if you care about the warranty get the UK version if not get the Korean version . not band problems hifi dac, if you want dual sim for no extra and no bloatware
(if you want a video search: Dual Sim LG G6 Korean Version - Detailed Walk Through form Tech Zilla on youtube)

I'd say go for a UK model as your pros make perfect sense and far outweigh your cons. Although I don't consider them cons; the on board 32GB is easily sorted with a SDcard and I doubt the DAC would really make one bit of difference to you in everyday use.
Whatever you decide, good luck and have fun.
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BTW I got a G6 on Saturday from Tesco mobile, there's no bloat other than the LG stuff.

h2b said:
ok i would say if you care about the warranty get the UK version if not get the Korean version . not band problems hifi dac, if you want dual sim for no extra and no bloatware
(if you want a video search: Dual Sim LG G6 Korean Version - Detailed Walk Through form Tech Zilla on youtube)
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rubiicon59 said:
I'd say go for a UK model as your pros make perfect sense and far outweigh your cons. Although I don't consider them cons; the on board 32GB is easily sorted with a SDcard and I doubt the DAC would really make one bit of difference to you in everyday use.
Whatever you decide, good luck and have fun.
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BTW I got a G6 on Saturday from Tesco mobile, there's no bloat other than the LG stuff.
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Thank you both the reason why I am leaning more towards the Korean version is the price difference. In the Korean walk through video however one of the commenters complains about lots of Korean bloatware

Yep exactly. And as you know, without root you're pretty much stuffed.
And I'd still say go for the UK variant if only for the warranty benefits and suck up the extra cost.
I've now got a V20 H990ds Taiwan variant (it was never released in the UK / Europe) so have no recourse to warranty of any kind, but that was a decision I spent a lot of time considering. So I'll be ultra careful with it and hope nothing goes wrong.
This one was unlocked and network free so there's no carrier bloat, and only a little bit of LG crap which I can live with.

rubiicon59 said:
Yep exactly. And as you know, without root you're pretty much stuffed.
And I'd still say go for the UK variant if only for the warranty benefits and suck up the extra cost.
I've now got a V20 H990ds Taiwan variant (it was never released in the UK / Europe) so have no recourse to warranty of any kind, but that was a decision I spent a lot of time considering. So I'll be ultra careful with it and hope nothing goes wrong.
This one was unlocked and network free so there's no carrier bloat, and only a little bit of LG crap which I can live with.
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I suppose so. In which case I will wait for the price to plummet to where I feel it should be...
Thank you

Lol @ price plummet....
I admire your optimism :laugh:
Thing is, most likely by the time you think it's plummeted to a level you want to pay there will be a newer phone released that you'll want even more.....

rubiicon59 said:
I'd say go for a UK model as your pros make perfect sense and far outweigh your cons. Although I don't consider them cons; the on board 32GB is easily sorted with a SDcard and I doubt the DAC would really make one bit of difference to you in everyday use.
Whatever you decide, good luck and have fun.
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BTW I got a G6 on Saturday from Tesco mobile, there's no bloat other than the LG stuff.
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I use bluetooth headphones so the DAC is of no concern for me, I would like wireless charging though

rubiicon59 said:
Yep exactly. And as you know, without root you're pretty much stuffed.
And I'd still say go for the UK variant if only for the warranty benefits and suck up the extra cost.
I've now got a V20 H990ds Taiwan variant (it was never released in the UK / Europe) so have no recourse to warranty of any kind, but that was a decision I spent a lot of time considering. So I'll be ultra careful with it and hope nothing goes wrong.
This one was unlocked and network free so there's no carrier bloat, and only a little bit of LG crap which I can live with.
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rubiicon59 said:
Lol @ price plummet....
I admire your optimism :laugh:
Thing is, most likely by the time you think it's plummeted to a level you want to pay there will be a newer phone released that you'll want even more.....
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That is true, but I have seen it be a pattern with LG phones in particular.
It already goes for 599 on Vodafone payG. A week more and I am pretty confident I will be getting new or as new on ebay for around 500

Mine cost £562 from Tesco.
There's some ridiculously priced ones on eBay, I often wonder what some sellers are thinking. If I can see their prices are way above what others are asking surely they can see it too.
Anyway if you do get a G6 don't forget to post your thoughts.
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The-Last-Hylian said:
I use bluetooth headphones so the DAC is of no concern for me, I would like wireless charging though
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+ 1 mate. And the 64GB also shouldn't be region dependent....

rubiicon59 said:
Mine cost £562 from Tesco.
There's some ridiculously priced ones on eBay, I often wonder what some sellers are thinking. If I can see their prices are way above what others are asking surely they can see it too.
Anyway if you do get a G6 don't forget to post your thoughts.
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+ 1 mate. And the 64GB also shouldn't be region dependent....
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I would pay 562 for it!
Is there a special deals page I missed? Can't find one for that price!

Ah. I've just checked their site, the sim free price for the handset is £629.
Iv'e been with Tesco Mobile for several years, that's the price I'm paying which is then split into 24 months (interest free).

I got my H870ds from wonda mobile and it comes with no bloat. The only con is no support for WiFi calling if you plan on using it.
Without a doubt, at least for me, the 64gb storage was the the thing I wanted and an sd card while useful doesn't help if you plan on installing a lot of apps. The hifi DAC is an additional sweetener but if I'm being honest I can't notice a difference with the headphones that I use ( sennheiser momentum in ears)
Sent from my LG-H870DS using Tapatalk
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Oh I forgot to mention that the price was also cheaper than the UK variant.
Sent from my LG-H870DS using Tapatalk

I was tempted to buy a H870DS myself, but the lack of any meaningful warranty really puts me off. The prices are starting to reflect real world value on eBay at the minute, it won't be long before they are under £500 on a regular basis.

SD can help for apps -- partition it so I chunk is used for Adopted Storage (able to install apps), the rest being mounted as normal external storage. There's a link in one of the threads here, an app that is pretty painless to use.

markfm said:
SD can help for apps -- partition it so I chunk is used for Adopted Storage (able to install apps), the rest being mounted as normal external storage. There's a link in one of the threads here, an app that is pretty painless to use.
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Yes it can be done but adoptable storage is far from ideal... Lots of cons and definitely nowhere near as good as having a larger internal storage.
Sent from my LG-H870DS using Tapatalk

No disagreement there I use it for things that are in the want-onboard-but-not-often-used category (a fair number of apps in my case). A Class 10 card comes in handy for that.

How many apps are you guys installing? On my 32GB Galaxy S6 I still have 5.4GB free space. Here's my run down;
Images: 2.24GB
Videos: 2.58GB
Audio: 9.13GB
Applications: 1.77GB
I can't see how I'd ever fill the G6, but I've ordered a 64GB Samsung Evo Class 10 card that I'll use for Images, Audio & Video. Unless the LG system takes up more than 20GB there's no way I'd ever fill it.

ronak47 said:
I got my H870ds from wonda mobile and it comes with no bloat. The only con is no support for WiFi calling if you plan on using it.
Without a doubt, at least for me, the 64gb storage was the the thing I wanted and an sd card while useful doesn't help if you plan on installing a lot of apps. The hifi DAC is an additional sweetener but if I'm being honest I can't notice a difference with the headphones that I use ( sennheiser momentum in ears)
Sent from my LG-H870DS using Tapatalk
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Oh I forgot to mention that the price was also cheaper than the UK variant.
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May I ask are you using EE? I am thinking to import H970DS from Hong Kong . if No wifi calling i will give it a miss

weasley said:
May I ask are you using EE? I am thinking to import H970DS from Hong Kong . if No wifi calling i will give it a miss
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I've tested WiFi calling on ee and Vodafone with no joy on either unfortunately.
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How to Determine the real H870 variant

1) I heared that LG unlocked the bootloader for their G6 smartphone for the H870 version.
2) I bought what was described as a "LG G6 H870 32GB (FACTORY UNLOCKED) 5.7" QHD (BLACK) International Version" from Amazon.
3) After it was shipped but before it arrived, I learned that not all H870 variants had an unlocked bootloader.
4) Upon checking the Item Model Number for my order it read "G6-H870DS/BLK".
5) Somewhat disheartened, I searched Craigslist and was quickly relieved when I found a OnePlus 5 128/8GB variant.
6) I printed my return info for the G6 and snatched the OP5. I left for a pre-arranged vacation.
7) After enjoying my OP5 on my vacation, I came back home and find the G6 has arrived.
8) Upon opening the envelope, I find that it simply says "LG-H870" on the box.
9) Now I'm uncertain as to which variant of G6 I actually have.
Is there a way to determine for sure -- without opening the box -- if I have the variant with the officially supported unlockable bootloader from LG?

Skiutah said:
1) I heared that LG unlocked the bootloader for their G6 smartphone for the H870 version.
2) I bought what was described as a "LG G6 H870 32GB (FACTORY UNLOCKED) 5.7" QHD (BLACK) International Version" from Amazon.
3) After it was shipped but before it arrived, I learned that not all H870 variants had an unlocked bootloader.
4) Upon checking the Item Model Number for my order it read "G6-H870DS/BLK".
5) Somewhat disheartened, I searched Craigslist and was quickly relieved when I found a OnePlus 5 128/8GB variant.
6) I printed my return info for the G6 and snatched the OP5. I left for a pre-arranged vacation.
7) After enjoying my OP5 on my vacation, I came back home and find the G6 has arrived.
8) Upon opening the envelope, I find that it simply says "LG-H870" on the box.
9) Now I'm uncertain as to which variant of G6 I actually have.
Is there a way to determine for sure -- without opening the box -- if I have the variant with the officially supported unlockable bootloader from LG?
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H870 has only one variant, the problem is that LG have region lock. So if you want to unlock bootloader you should check the IMEI in http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702
If pass, is EU version, unlockable.

There's conflicting models in the O/P, one references a Dual Sim version.
The exact device-specific details will be on the box labels.

Skiutah said:
1) I heared that LG unlocked the bootloader for their G6 smartphone for the H870 version.
2) I bought what was described as a "LG G6 H870 32GB (FACTORY UNLOCKED) 5.7" QHD (BLACK) International Version" from Amazon.
3) After it was shipped but before it arrived, I learned that not all H870 variants had an unlocked bootloader.
4) Upon checking the Item Model Number for my order it read "G6-H870DS/BLK".
5) Somewhat disheartened, I searched Craigslist and was quickly relieved when I found a OnePlus 5 128/8GB variant.
6) I printed my return info for the G6 and snatched the OP5. I left for a pre-arranged vacation.
7) After enjoying my OP5 on my vacation, I came back home and find the G6 has arrived.
8) Upon opening the envelope, I find that it simply says "LG-H870" on the box.
9) Now I'm uncertain as to which variant of G6 I actually have.
Is there a way to determine for sure -- without opening the box -- if I have the variant with the officially supported unlockable bootloader from LG?
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Does it have 32gb or 64gb. If it has 32gb it is the standard EU H870 and that is unlockable.
If it is 64gb then it can not be the single SIM H870 and must be the DS.
Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk

felipondrioxcl said:
H870 has only one variant, the problem is that LG have region lock. So if you want to unlock bootloader you should check the IMEI in http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702
If pass, is EU version, unlockable.
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Understood. Thanks.
rubiicon59 said:
There's conflicting models in the O/P, one references a Dual Sim version.
The exact device-specific details will be on the box labels.
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Understood. Thanks for the clarification.
nookcoloruser said:
Does it have 32gb or 64gb. If it has 32gb it is the standard EU H870 and that is unlockable.
If it is 64gb then it can not be the single SIM H870 and must be the DS.
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It is the 32GB LG-H870. I guess that means it's an unlockable version!
Now I have to decide if I want to use it over the OP5. I'm leaning towards OP5, although the G6's water resistance, better drop damage mitigation, and screen-to-body ratio are enticing. I'm a fan of the OP5's OxygenOS vs the G6's UI, but that becomes moot once I unlock it and use a custom ROM.
I guess I'll have to play with the camera on both for a bit. Over my vacation I really liked the photos the OP5 produced. My family members all have iPhone 7+'s and the bokeh effect of the OP5 was just as good from the shots I got. That said, the G6's wide-angle would be helpful in getting more scenery into the frame.
Don't know if I could go back to half the RAM though.
Okay, enough rambling.
Well, anyways, thank you all for the help!

Skiutah said:
It is the 32GB LG-H870. I guess that means it's an unlockable version!
Now I have to decide if I want to use it over the OP5.
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Just curious - did you keep and successfully unlock your H870, and is it the DS (dual SIM)?
I ask because I'm considering looking for an unlockable H870.