H820 use in UK or Europe - LG G5 Questions & Answers

Hi all,
If I buy a second hand "unlocked" H820 variant, can I expect any issues using in the UK (where I live) or Europe on holiday?
Would I be better off sourcing an H850 instead?
Thank you for your help,
Keeko

Hi
Do you have any new experience how does h820 works in EU? Are there any problems with non AT&T carrier? Im considering to buy one h820 too because it much more cheaper than european h850. VoLTE working? Most important for me is LTE band 20 (800Mhz). Thanks

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Looking to buy this (UK MODEL) but not sure what model to get

Hi Guys, i wondered if you could help me. Im looking to buy this phone on friday and im from the UK. Im not sure what version to get, ive looked around and ive seen a few on ebay which im a bit unsure about, one was a H960 which from what i understand is the UK phone, but some keep saying H960A? whats the difference for these?
Ive also seen one which has the model number GL-H961N-BK, but not sure if this would do the trick to? i understand it doesnt have the 800mhz band.
Im on EE network and ideally would like to get the H960, but is the one im looking at ok to get? or can you guys link me to the best one for the UK?
H960 link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o...0.Xlg+v10+h960.TRS0&_nkw=lg+v10+h960&_sacat=0
H961N link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Latest-Mo...id=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&mehot=ag&sd=201521597954
Thanks Guys!
I'm bias towards dual SIM phones. H961N is covering pretty much all your networks, and supports dual sims, so you can have both.
LG V10 H961N Compatibility in United Kingdom
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/Lj5i5o/lg-v10-h961n/united-kingdom
LG V10 H961N at Moby.sg
LG V10 H961N at Plemix.com
LG V10 H960 Compatibility in United Kingdom
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/Xzwu6n/lg-v10-h960/united-kingdom

Does anyone know he model numbers for the variants yet?

I'm interested in the straight up, non-carrier version of the North American model of the LG G5. Not the carrier version, that will surely come pre-loaded with useless carrier apps. I made that mistake with the Galaxy S6 last year, and yeah I got my free year of Netflix, at the cost of my sanity dealing with invasive pre-loaded apps.
This year I want to buy a LG G5 in it's simplified glory, unlocked.
Does anyone know specifically where I can buy what I'm looking for? I don't want to buy a random G5 on eBay, and then have it turn out to be like a T mobile version or something.
B&H is advertising an unlocked North America LG G5 (model: RS988) on their site: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1239314-REG/lg_lgrs988_ausasv_g5_h850_32gb_smartphone.html
One caveat, they state that the phone's hardware supports North American carriers' GSM and CDMA networks, but they also state that its up to the carrier to allow activation of the device on their networks. Just because it supports Verizon's LTE bands and CDMA, doesn't mean they will let you use it.
Also, it's too early to tell whether or not the bootloader will be unlockable, which is a requirement to get root on Android 6.0/Marshmallow.
Canadian Model H831
LG website shows Canadian model: LGH831
Att us - h820
this is one thing I hate about LG, there is so many different models. Why cant they just slim the models?
billybob275 said:
B&H is advertising an unlocked North America LG G5 (model: RS988) on their site: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1239314-REG/lg_lgrs988_ausasv_g5_h850_32gb_smartphone.html
One caveat, they state that the phone's hardware supports North American carriers' GSM and CDMA networks, but they also state that its up to the carrier to allow activation of the device on their networks. Just because it supports Verizon's LTE bands and CDMA, doesn't mean they will let you use it.
Also, it's too early to tell whether or not the bootloader will be unlockable, which is a requirement to get root on Android 6.0/Marshmallow.
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Do you know what the RS988 price is or if B&H accepts PayPal?
Chocolina said:
Do you know what the RS988 price is or if B&H accepts PayPal?
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Sorry, I'm not sure yet. They will probably post it on their site in the next week or so.
billybob275 said:
B&H is advertising an unlocked North America LG G5 (model: RS988) on their site: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1239314-REG/lg_lgrs988_ausasv_g5_h850_32gb_smartphone.html
One caveat, they state that the phone's hardware supports North American carriers' GSM and CDMA networks, but they also state that its up to the carrier to allow activation of the device on their networks. Just because it supports Verizon's LTE bands and CDMA, doesn't mean they will let you use it.
Also, it's too early to tell whether or not the bootloader will be unlockable, which is a requirement to get root on Android 6.0/Marshmallow.
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i hope i can use on a verizon mvno and i also hope that the boot loader will be unlockable.
anyone know if i will be able to take advantage of the pre order deal if you ordered from them?
Verizon G5 = VS987
PROcede said:
Verizon G5 = VS987
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Some models are: F700K/L/S, H820, H830, H831, H850, H860, H868, LS992, US992, RS988 and VS987
Full list of models and bands each phone supports can be found in my "General Thread" here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/info-autos-g5-thread-t3350648
T-Mobile USA is identified as LG-H830.
Does anyone who has a dual SIM version H860 or H860N or any other knows if when using only 1 SIM you have the no SIM icon on top (because of the second SIM empty slot)?
Thanks
gsanches said:
Does anyone who has a dual SIM version H860 or H860N or any other knows if when using only 1 SIM you have the no SIM icon on top (because of the second SIM empty slot)?
Thanks
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I have the H860N. I only use the SIM1 slot and there's no such empty SIM icon at the top.
Sent from my LG-H860 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Not sure if RS988 is equal to US992.

question on unlock lg g5

Hi everyone,
I am considering buying a used lg g5 on att network, to use in Europe. Will this phone need to be unlocked to use on a carrier in Europe or will international carrier?
I appreciate the help with this question,
Nick
You will need to unlock it through att, but you won't get updates in Europe

LG G5 H860 Dual Sim not working

Hello. I am using the H860 in ths US, and its origional location is ment for Hong Kong.
It works on either AT&T, or T-Mobile, but will not have both operational at the same time.
Ive reached out to LG Hong Kong with no response, and LG USA was unwilling/unable to help.
Can anyone here help me?
How do i set it up so i can take full advantage of the dual sim capabilities?
Thanks

LG H930DS - is it possible to change region?

I have bought a H930DS in Denmark. It's parallel import.... from Hong Kong i think.
There is no officiel Europe or Nordic firmware on the LG firmware site for this model.
Is it possible to change region any way?
Right now i don't get VoltE og WiFi calling even though i know my provider supports it.
Doelpher said:
I have bought a H930DS in Denmark. It's parallel import.... from Hong Kong i think.
There is no officiel Europe or Nordic firmware on the LG firmware site for this model.
Is it possible to change region any way?
Right now i don't get VoltE og WiFi calling even though i know my provider supports it.
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Yes, you can flash India DS firmware over Hong Kong DS firmware. At least in India, it let those users get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling by changing the region of their H930DS:
spacebar2011 said:
India and HK are both global GSM regions. The bands are the same, just like Europe.
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spacebar2011 said:
Okay.. I bring good news! You can definitely flash any KDZ as long as the model number is exactly the same. I flashed the HK Reginal kdz on my H930DS from India and I now have working VoLTE and VoWiFi.
In short, get the CORRECT kdz of the desired region for your model number, use LGUP, Upgrade option, and let it do its thing. Simple. This keeps the device official and under warranty.
PS - Please backup all data before doing this. Even though it is just an upgrade, play it safe. Just in case!
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Doelpher said:
I have bought a H930DS in Denmark. It's parallel import.... from Hong Kong i think.
There is no officiel Europe or Nordic firmware on the LG firmware site for this model.
Is it possible to change region any way?
Right now i don't get VoltE og WiFi calling even though i know my provider supports it.
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If you're still within 14 day return period I suggest you do that and get the H930 version.
Here you can get it for 598 EUR (including shipping to Denmark) which is ~4500 DKK so 25% cheaper than you can get it locally.
Warranty?
Doelpher said:
I have bought a H930DS in Denmark. It's parallel import.... from Hong Kong i think.
There is no officiel Europe or Nordic firmware on the LG firmware site for this model.
Is it possible to change region any way?
Right now i don't get VoltE og WiFi calling even though i know my provider supports it.
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Hi,
I am planning to get a V30+ H930DS via import from HK to India. I am concerned about the warranty cover. If in case my device misbehaves or I drop it and break the glass build, then will LG India (from my home country) cover it under warranty or will I need to get it serviced from LG HK?
makk4096 said:
Hi,
I am planning to get a V30+ H930DS via import from HK to India. I am concerned about the warranty cover. If in case my device misbehaves or I drop it and break the glass build, then will LG India (from my home country) cover it under warranty or will I need to get it serviced from LG HK?
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I would guess Hong Kong, just to dissuade you from doing that. If you live in India, they probably want you to buy Indian variant.
Is the H930DS a lot less expensive in Hong Kong than India? I know the regular V30+ was very underpriced at launch in India.
Sent from my official open market LG US998 V30+
ChazzMatt said:
I would guess Hong Kong, just to dissuade you from doing that. If you live in India, they probably want you to buy Indian variant.
Is the H930DS a lot less expensive in Hong Kong than India? I know the regular V30+ was very underpriced at launch in India.
Sent from my official open market LG US998 V30+
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I came across an offer at www.mobizkart.com where the cost of H930DS is roughly 25k INR whereas in India it is 45k INR. Quite tempted. But my concern is the warranty. Also, the device comes with B&O headphones as well. Unsure of what should I do.
ChazzMatt said:
Yes, you can flash India DS firmware over Hong Kong DS firmware. At least in India, it let those users get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling by changing the region of their H930DS:
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Tried it now, but unfortunately it does not result in working VoltE in Denmark. I guess the regional firmware versions contain specific carrier information needed to get VoltE in the region.
Not sure about Denmark, sorry, but in France and in UK (if I believe some british contributors), even if your smartphone (that's not LG related) and firmware supports VoltE, you won't get VoltE.
It will only work with a compatible device with your specific carrier firmware/software... Those versions are only sold by carriers, of course. Not sure it's the case in Denmark, though...
I have installed the latest european Oreo firmware for H930 on my H930DS. Its possible if you want Oreo.
Instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/h930-lg-v30-european-market-h930-t3779076/
Doelpher said:
I have installed the latest european Oreo firmware for H930 on my H930DS. Its possible if you want Oreo.
Instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/h930-lg-v30-european-market-h930-t3779076/
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Yeah, a couple of days ago we found out all H930DS can flash the open market European H930 Oreo KDZ. Amazing.
Did anyone actually manage to flash it on the H930D variant (UAE)?
I need my phone functioning in the next week or so, so I'm unable to experiment right now.
Can you tell me if installing this on my H930DS would compromise dual sim functionality? Thanks.
Inviato dal mio LG-H930 utilizzando Tapatalk
alekos panagulis said:
Can you tell me if installing this on my H930DS would compromise dual sim functionality? Thanks.
Inviato dal mio LG-H930 utilizzando Tapatalk
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Depends on how you are using the dual SIM. Are you using to get calls on one, but data off the other or calls on both?
How to use dual SIM on H930DS with H930v20d and no 2G network
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/how-to-dual-sim-h930ds-h930v20d-2g-t3780609
Read that and if you have any questions, you can ask that guy.
ChazzMatt said:
Depends on how you are using the dual SIM. Are you using to get calls on one, but data off the other or calls on both?
How to use dual SIM on H930DS with H930v20d and no 2G network
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/how-to-dual-sim-h930ds-h930v20d-2g-t3780609
Read that and if you have any questions, you can ask that guy.
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Data mostly on second sim and calls on both!
ChazzMatt said:
Depends on how you are using the dual SIM. Are you using to get calls on one, but data off the other or calls on both?
How to use dual SIM on H930DS with H930v20d and no 2G network
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/how-to-dual-sim-h930ds-h930v20d-2g-t3780609
Read that and if you have any questions, you can ask that guy.
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If i dont use the second sim ..
Any problem with 1sim ?
Is it works fine in both ? Data & calls ?
HuEx said:
If i dont use the second sim ..
Any problem with 1sim ?
Is it works fine in both ? Data & calls ?
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No problem with one SIM.
ChazzMatt said:
No problem with one SIM.
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ThanK u So Much ..
Dloading Now 73% ..
When The DS oreo out .. In My case as i a G6 User ..
Dirty flash Via LG UP and everything will be okay for SIM 2
Right ?
HuEx said:
ThanK u So Much ..
Dloading Now 73% ..
When The DS oreo out .. In My case as i a G6 User ..
Dirty flash Via LG UP and everything will be okay for SIM 2
Right ?
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I can't vouch for anything with the G6, you'll have to take that risk. I was answering for the H930DS vs H930 for just one SIM. Many people don't even use the 2nd SIM card anyway and the first one works fine on H930.
For those that need both SIM cards, they can flash the newer Hong Kong H930DS Oreo KDZ.
Flashing out of region KDZ may prevent VoLTE from working. India users in particular seem to have that problem. Most people don't NEED VoLTE (on GSM/HSPA/LTE carriers) but Jio carrier in India is different. All they have are LTE bands.
ChazzMatt said:
I can't vouch for anything with the G6, you'll have to take that risk. I was answering for the H930DS vs H930 for just one SIM. Many people don't even use the 2nd SIM card anyway and the first one works fine on H930.
For those that need both SIM cards, they can flash the newer Hong Kong H930DS Oreo KDZ.
Flashing out of region KDZ may prevent VoLTE from working. India users in particular seem to have that problem. Most people don't NEED VoLTE (on GSM/HSPA/LTE carriers) but Jio carrier in India is different. All they have are LTE bands.
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oki Now i dont have signal on My SIM 1 any ideas ?
Mine G6 H870DS ..
Hi, still waiting for my H930DS to play with...
Checking the link in #13, am I correct that the update kdz for these LG phones is one file for single and dual sim?
I think I have been reading these threads wrong
Coming from HTC, they were 2 completely seperate update files and a big no-no to try to flash the wrong one on the wrong phone.
"H93020d_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0326.kdz
2.94GB
For H930, H930G, H930DS.
This will NOT unlock your bootloader if your phone is not already eligible on the LG Developer Bootloader Unlock website. It will only give you stock LG Oreo.
DOWNLOAD LINKS:"

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