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U.S. Cellular Now Selling The LG V30 and V30+ Android Flagships
http://androidandme.com/2017/10/news/lg-v30-lg-v30-plus-available-u-s-cellular/
https://www.phonedog.com/2017/10/06/us-cellular-launches-lg-v30-lg-v30-plus
https://m.gsmarena.com/lg_v30_and_v30_are_both_available_today_at_us_cellular-news-27599.php
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/1...sprint-offering-lg-v30-alongside-regular-v30/
Told you Sprint didn't have an exclusive on the LG V30+. I knew by the way Sprint worded that bogus press release, which everybody fell for.
Today is October 6. U.S. Cellular is even selling it BEFORE Sprint!
Technical Specifications
4G LTE Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/20/25/66, EVDO Rev.A
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If I buy the v30+ from us cellular or Sprint, do you think I can use it for t mobile network with the same coverage as if I bought it from T-Mobile themselves?
rduong said:
If I buy the v30+ from us cellular or Sprint, do you think I can use it for t mobile network with the same coverage as if I bought it from T-Mobile themselves?
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It seems to have the same bands as the T-Mobile version minus band 71.
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rduong said:
If I buy the v30+ from us cellular, do you think I can use it for t mobile network with the same coverage as if I bought it from T-Mobile themselves?
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AliLaPointe said:
It seems to have the same bands as the T-Mobile version minus band 71.
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Yes, what U.S. Cellular is selling does not have LTE band 71. But while this is the US998, it's not the official carrier unlocked US998. (When you buy this phone from U.S. Cellualr, pay in full, upon request U.S. Cellular will unlock it for you to use on other carriers.)
The official carrier unlocked version has not been "announced" by LG yet -- even though it's listed on B&H website, and we all know it's coming. When it's announced and released (probably end of October, according to B&H website), we are hoping
LG will have filed an FCC amendment to enable LTE band 71 on the US998. An amendment can be filed less than 2 weeks from actual release.
Or that with root, we can enable that band by flashing T-mobile radio over it.
The official carrier unlocked version will not need to have a carrier unlock it, of course. It will be unlocked out of the box. After that, then LG will add that model to the official bootloader unlock list. (EDIT: in another forum, someone said the U.S. Cellular model my not be eligible for official bootloader unlock, even though it's the same model number.)
If you buy this phone from U.S. Cellular right now, pay for it in full, get it carrier unlocked, you would still need to wait for LG to add the US998 to the official bootloader unlock list, to be able to root. Earlier this year it took them SIX WEEKS after the LG G6 US997 was released to be add that phone to their bootloader unlock list.
So, while we know this U.S. Cellular US998 right now does not have LTE band 71, it's possible the official unlocked US998 will have it -- or it can be enabled after root. Exciting times right now, with lots of stuff happening!
To get really specific, here you go:
If you buy this phone right now from U.S. Cellular -- and get unlock code from U.S. Cellular -- it will work on all U.S./Canadian carriers including T-mobile. However, right now it will not have T-mobile's LTE band 71 (600 MHz) which T-mobile has installed in a very few places. (It does have the T-mobile band 66 which is something else.)
If you buy this phone right now from U.S. Cellular, you will have the LG V30+ with 128GB internal storage + microSD card. Will T-mobile eventually sell the V30+ version of this phone, maybe in November, December? Possibly.
If you buy this phone right now from U.S. Cellular, YES you will have a phone that will EVENTUALLY have bootloader unlock and root. You will just have to wait for it a few more weeks, for LG to add it to the official bootloader unlock list. (EDIT: in another forum, someone said the U.S. Cellular model my not be eligible for official bootloader unlock, even though it's the same model number.)
Will T-mobile LG V30 ever have root? Probably not, unless LG/T-mobile has changed their minds since the T-mobile LG G6 was released.
If you buy this phone right now from U.S. Cellular, will you EVER have LTE band 71? Right now, we don't know. Before release, LG can file an FCC amendment to add LTE band 71 to the official carrier unlocked US998 or it possibly LTE band 71 can be enabled on US998 via root. Since this U.S. Cellular US998 and the official carrier unlocked US998 are the same hardware, you can flash any firmware meant for one over the other. IF the official carrier unlocked US998 ever gets LTE band 71, one way or the other, then YES so will this U.S. Cellular phone. (EDIT: in another forum, someone said the U.S. Cellular model my not be eligible for official bootloader unlock, even though it's the same model number.)
rduong said:
If I buy the v30+ from us cellular or Sprint, do you think I can use it for t mobile network with the same coverage as if I bought it from T-Mobile themselves?
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Well of course you'll be able to. Sprint will be merged with TMo at the end of this month. So anyone buying a Sprint phone right now is gonna be kinda screwed when Tmo converts all the CDMA to GSM. I would hold off buying any Sprint phones for at least a year to be safe
pre4speed said:
Well of course you'll be able to. Sprint will be merged with TMo at the end of this month. So anyone buying a Sprint phone right now is gonna be kinda screwed when Tmo converts all the CDMA to GSM. I would hold off buying any Sprint phones for at least a year to be safe
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I've helped a lot of friends escape Sprint.
I really hope that we can get a bootloader unlock for the US cellular version. I have one on the way.
AliLaPointe said:
I really hope that we can get a bootloader unlock for the US cellular version. I have one on the way.
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No, it will be locked down. The LG G6 was. They go by IMEID or something.
(reposting to this thread as it's relevant information)
sprke said:
I just purchased the US998 from US Cellular for use on T-Mobile. It was carrier unlocked out of the box and works perfectly on T-Mobile.
I definitely want band 71 so I'm wondering how long it will take to know if this model can be boot loader unlocked and rooted..and also if band 71 can be enabled.
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Yes, the U.S. Cellular US998 model (in both V30 andV30+) is the UNofficial carrier unlocked version. It has all the GSM/CDMA/HSPA/LTE bands listed below -- but it won't be eligible for bootloader unlock and root. It is SIM card unlocked (carrier unlocked) if you pay in full. There's no guarantee LG will sell the OFFICIAL carrier unlocked US998 in the V30+ (128GB) configuration.
We're hoping the official US998 can have LTE band 71 enabled on root or that LG enables it via FCC amendment before release end of this month.
https://www.techwalls.com/lg-v30-model-number-differences/
V30+ US998 U.S. Cellular – USA
GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900
UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS1700/2100 (B4), UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8)
CDMA800 (BC0), CDMA1900 (BC1/BC14)
LTE1900 (B2), LTE1800 (B3), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE850 (B5), LTE2600 (B7), LTE700 (B13), LTE700 (B17), LTE800 (B20), LTE1900 (B25), LTE2300 (B30), LTE1700/2100 (B66)
TD-LTE2500 (B41)
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Can we unlock so v30 of other carriers will work for at&t? I saw that v30 for other carriers such as T-Mobile and sprint is cheaper.
Verizon and U.S.Cellular LG V30 will work already on any other carrier. They are SIM card unlocked.
T-Mobile will SIM card unlock if you pay off the phone. But depends on which carrier you want to use it on. T-Mobile doesn't have CDMA, so no Verizon for T-Mobile H932.
If you want to confirm if another carrier's phone will work on your network, go to https://willmyphonework.net/
Tmobile has a page that list requirements that must be met before they will unlock it for you https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588
Andrew Lin said:
I saw that v30 for other carriers such as T-Mobile and sprint is cheaper.
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You can unlock T-mobile locked V30 and use it with AT&T because both are GSM phones. However, you can't do the same with Sprint devices because Sprint is a CDMA network. But, some devices have both GSM and CDMA capabilities. So if you plan un getting a Sprint phone, make sure it can support GSM networks (SIM cards as well).
You can check here which are CDMA networks and will probably not work with AT&T SIM cards https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/cdma-networks/
Can I use the existing SIM card from my current Verizon LG V20 phone & retain my same phone number with the new LG V30 model?
DaveNTempe said:
Can I use the existing SIM card from my current Verizon LG V20 phone & retain my same phone number with the new LG V30 model?
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Yes. If you have Verizon VS996 or carrier unlocked US998. It doesn't even have to be an "original" VS996 or US998, but any North American variant CONVERTED to VS996 or US998.
But why are you resurrecting a YEAR OLD thread?
Some of the answers on here are way outdated. Now I have to spend time correcting them. Arggggh. People stop digging up old threads!
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RossTeagan said:
You can unlock T-mobile locked V30 and use it with AT&T because both are GSM phones. However, you can't do the same with Sprint devices because Sprint is a CDMA network.
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Yes you can. It's called Frankenstein and I wrote the Guide. Any North America V30 (EXCEPT for T-Mobile H932) can be converted to any of the carrier unlocked models.
Favorite is to convert SPRINT LS998 to some other variant, like carrier unlocked US998.
You can get mint 128GB LS998 v30+ for less than $310 with FREE SHIPPING. Convert it to US998 v30+ with all the US998 bands and fastboot flash commands. PLUS, it's now carrier unlocked/SIM card unlocked.
Bootloader unlock it using WTF, root it, boom ready to go.
Not your fault you had a wrong "November 2017" answer brought to light now in November 2018. Somebody dug up an old thread and the information you gave at the time was correct. But lots of development in the past year. We now have Frankenstein and WTF.
I just want to double confirm before my order from B&H ships.... the unlocked V30 fully supports all Verizon bands and I'll have no issues activating, correct?
I live in an area that still heavily swtiches between CDMA bands and LTE bands which is also one of the only reasons I stay with Verizon. I thought I was good to go, but noticed on the Best Buy unlocked V30 sales page they specifically call out support for GSM, but make no mention of Verzion support.
If the unlocked V30 doesn't have all the bands, then I'll need to buy a bloated locked down version from Verizon instead.
thanks for any insight.
yes, it has all the CDMA and Verizon bands.
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-US998-Unlocked-v30
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ChazzMatt said:
yes, it has all the CDMA and Verizon bands.
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-US998-Unlocked-v30
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I think you're stalking me, lol.
thank you... I read through this entire thread too and it didn't help much.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/lg-lacking-frequency-bands-compared-to-t3704491
That puts my mind at more ease about the order.
teknomedic said:
I think you're stalking me, lol.
thank you... I read through this entire thread too and it didn't help much.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/lg-lacking-frequency-bands-compared-to-t3704491
That puts my mind at more ease about the order.
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Yeah and the B&H Photo website isn't too helpful either - if you're looking at their carrier specific compatibility columns.
I mean, they're a retailer, not tech support. But their LG V30 page says it supports T-Mobile bands 2 and 4 -- even though in another section it clearly lists EVERY T-Mobile HSPA and LTE band except for LTE band 71 (which possibly be enabled via the hidden menu with root). But someone was complaining this unlocked LG V30 only had LTE T-Mobile bands 2 & 4, when the article they were commenting on (RIGHT ABOVE THEIR COMMENTS) clearly listed ALL the bands I show in that screenshot in the post above.
Somehow they were obsessing over the incomplete "T-Mobile" listing on the B&H Photo website (a link to B&H Photo was in the article), and they had missed not only the bands listed in the article, but even the complete listing of bands on B&H Photo website.
Another guy said "it doesn't even have all the AT&T LTE bands."
YES, it does! They're missing the forest trying to look at the trees.
RE: LG V30 - US998 Model - US Cellular on box
ChazzMatt said:
yes, it has all the CDMA and Verizon bands.
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-US998-Unlocked-v30
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Just wanted to confirm that an LG V30 model US998 (which has US Cellular listed on the box near the IMEI number) will work on Verizon? US Cellular model is same as unlocked version of the V30?
koozer said:
Just wanted to confirm that an LG V30 model US998 (which has US Cellular listed on the box near the IMEI number) will work on Verizon? US Cellular model is same as unlocked version of the V30?
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Yes, exact same band specs -- including being carrier unlocked -- except U.S.Cellular model won't be eligible for LG official bootloader unlock.
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teknomedic said:
I just want to double confirm before my order from B&H ships.... the unlocked V30 fully supports all Verizon bands and I'll have no issues activating, correct?
I live in an area that still heavily swtiches between CDMA bands and LTE bands which is also one of the only reasons I stay with Verizon. I thought I was good to go, but noticed on the Best Buy unlocked V30 sales page they specifically call out support for GSM, but make no mention of Verzion support.
If the unlocked V30 doesn't have all the bands, then I'll need to buy a bloated locked down version from Verizon instead.
thanks for any insight.
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The one thing Verizon gets prickly about is "activating" a non-Verizon branded phone (i.e. giving you a new SIM card). Simple workaround is using an already activated SIM card from current Verizon phone. Everyone does that. THEN, inform Verizon of your new purchase. So, they can update your provisioning.
If it's not the same size SIM card, there's cheap SIM card cutters on eBay that work well. (But every phone for the past three years now use the small nano SIM cards.)
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Yes, exact same band specs -- including being carrier unlocked -- except U.S.Cellular model won't be eligible for LG official bootloader unlock.
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The one thing Verizon gets prickly about is "activating" a non-Verizon branded phone (i.e. giving you a new SIM card). Simple workaround is using an already activated SIM card from current Verizon phone. Everyone does that. THEN, inform Verizon of your new purchase. So, they can update your provisioning.
If it's not the same size SIM card, there's cheap SIM card cutters on eBay that work well. (But every phone for the past three years now use the small nano SIM cards.)
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Running a Verizon Droid Turbo and iirc it uses a nano size sim.
Is there any benefit to buying a new sim... like with provisioning or security or faster speeds?
teknomedic said:
Running a Verizon Droid Turbo and iirc it uses a nano size sim.
Is there any benefit to buying a new sim... like with provisioning or security or faster speeds?
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OK, I also have a Quark, the Moto XT1225, the "international" version of the Droid Turbo.
A new SIM card won't necessarily give you any benefits, but Verizon knowing what phone you have for provisioning will.
You'll get all the bands, all the speed you're supposed you get. For instance, this phone has a gigabit modem. If Verizon still thinks you have a 2014 Motorola phone, instead of 2017 LG cutting edge phone you may limited.
I know I had to tell AT&T I had a "Nexus 6". I didn't, but it was the closest thing they had in their device database to the Moto Maxx XT1225, and it ensured I got their then-new LTE band 5, which my previous LG Nexus 5 couldn't receive.
I'll do the same with AT&T next week. I'll again have a non AT&T branded phone, and using it on AT&T. But this time they have a V30 in their database.
People who buy from carriers don't have to worry about this, it gets done by the rep when they buy the phone. But when you buy a carrier unlocked version, non carrier branded version, yes.
If I end up with the US Cellular one how would I bring it over to Verizon assuming I have no existing active sim with them?
Nevermind, found your post.
How do I tell the difference between the US Cellular US998 and open market one when buying?
Found that too.
sneak310 said:
If I end up with the US Cellular one how would I bring it over to Verizon assuming I have no existing active sim with them?
Nevermind, found your post.
How do I tell the difference between the US Cellular US998 and open market one when buying?
Found that too.
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One of those was written last January 2018 and is outdated. Now you can easily convert Sprint LS998 to almost any other North America V30 variant, including Verizon VS996 or US998
I've bought two LS998 V30+ and converted them to US998 V30+.
It's best to have an existing Verizon SIM for converted phones, if you see using Verizon.
The WTF INSTRUCTIONS are current.
There's NO difference in US CELLULAR and Open Market US998 -- except eligibility for official LG bootloader unlock, which we do not need. We can unlock our bootloader at will, don't need LG permission.
ChazzMatt said:
One of those was written last January and is outdated. Now you can easily convert LS998 to almost any other North America V30 variant.
I've bought two LS998 V30+ and converted them to US998 V30+.
It's best to have an existing Verizon SIM for converted phones, if you see using Verizon.
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Thanks but they cost more. I was considering this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-US998-64GB-GSM-Unlocked-Smartphone-Silver-Mint
Well, there's an LS998 on eBay for $360 which is not bad considering the price of a US998 V30+ but I'm not sure it will be around when I can afford it. Would there be ANY differences at all (besides storage space) by converting an LS998?
Actually considering the space addition I could skip for now or entirely avoid buying an SD by converting the LS998 so for the price difference of $40 that's not bad, considering it would cost $60 for a 256GB Samsung EVO SD. I presume whatever storage is included in the phone is adequate for all forms of video capture since it's a video capture focused phone, but I'm not that concerned about pictures and videos anyway. I just like the phone for it's overall value and power.
I'm currently on ATT with a Nexus 5 and have nobody with a Verizon SIM.
sneak310 said:
Thanks but they cost more. I was considering this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-US998-64GB-GSM-Unlocked-Smartphone-Silver-Mint
I'm currently on ATT with a Nexus 5 and have nobody with a Verizon SIM.
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I'm on AT&T. You want to switch to Verizon?
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
I'm on AT&T. You want to switch to Verizon?
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Considering it because 13 years ago I had Verizon and they had nice customer support and service. ATT service seems fine but when there are occasional issues and I do need to contact them to have them resolve it because there's nothing I can do on my end, they could be better. I know historically that Verizon has better coverage than ATT too so I don't see a big deal in at least giving them a shot considering I can go back to ATT whenever I want (using prepaid at ATT and will be using prepaid at Verizon). I dislike Sprint and T-Mobile.
Would there be ANY differences at all (besides storage space) by converting an LS998?
sneak310 said:
Thanks but they cost more. I was considering this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-US998-64GB-GSM-Unlocked-Smartphone-Silver-Mint
Well, there's an LS998 on eBay for $360 which is not bad considering the price of a US998 V30+ but I'm not sure it will be around when I can afford it. Would there be ANY differences at all (besides storage space) by converting an LS998?
Actually considering the space addition I could skip for now or entirely avoid buying an SD by converting the LS998 so for the price difference of $40 that's not bad, considering it would cost $60 for a 256GB Samsung EVO SD. I presume whatever storage is included in the phone is adequate for all forms of video capture since it's a video capture focused phone, but I'm not that concerned about pictures and videos anyway. I just like the phone for it's overall value and power.
I'm currently on ATT with a Nexus 5 and have nobody with a Verizon SIM.
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Most US998 on eBay are converted LS998. Dealers are selling mint LS998/US998 V30+ for less than $300. They often convert them to US998, as those are carrier unlock and more popular.
"New" US998 are often factory refurbished, but after in pristine condition.
I just bought "new" US998 V30+ from online Walmart ($380) -- and it's a former LS998 V30+, now on US998 Nougat. I'm confused, but at least it comes with two year warranty.
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sneak310 said:
Would there be ANY differences at all (besides storage space) by converting an LS998?
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-LS998-128GB-Titan-Black-Sprint-Smartphone-A-Mint-/192609345150
Converting to US998 gives you full US998. I've used these on ATT and others have used on Verizon.
ChazzMatt said:
Most US998 on eBay are converted LS998. Dealers are selling mint LS998/US998 V30+ for less than $300. They often convert them to US998, as those are carrier unlock and more popular.
"New" US998 are often factory refurbished, but after in pristine condition.
I just bought "new" US998 V30+ from online Walmart ($380) -- and it's a former LS998 V30+, now on US998 Nougat. I'm confused, but at least it comes with two year warranty.
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It's not allowed on eBay to sell a refurb as new. If they scam like that, the seller and eBay will both be harassed endlessly until they make up for their scam by, at the very least, providing a full refund and paying for the return shipping.
When you say you bought a US998 "and it's a former LS998 V30+" do you mean that you bought it as an LS998 V30+ and converted it yourself or that it was sold to you as a US998 V30+ which you know was converted before being sold? If the latter, how do you know?
Also, regarding LS998 V30+ and US998 V30, there are none new for under $300. Only used listings exist and don't even come with the official charger. Items listed as new aren't allowed to come with the charger that isn't normally provided, but some sellers are wrongly listing those as "new" instead of "new (other)" as they should be. Even if they came with the charger, the fact that they're used means I'd much rather spend $20-60 more for a US998 V30 or LS998 V30+ if it's going to be new. I expect used products of this price to have more of a discount than $20-60 (which again, is actually less than that since the charger is often not included).
I've only really been checking Amazon and eBay.
Amazon V30+ LS998
Amazon V30 US998
eBay V30+ LS998
eBay V30 US998
ChazzMatt said:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-LS998-128GB-Titan-Black-Sprint-Smartphone-A-Mint-/192609345150
Converting to US998 gives you full US998. I've used these on ATT and others have used on Verizon.
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Thanks, I wanted to be sure there aren't any drawbacks.
sneak310 said:
When you say you bought a US998 "and it's a former LS998 V30+" do you mean that you bought it as an LS998 V30+ and converted it yourself or that it was sold to you as a US998 V30+ which you know was converted before being sold? If the latter, how do you know?
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Because the box from Walmart says LS998 on the side, the phone has the same IMEI as on the box, but the firmware on the phone is Nougat US998.
No, I didn't come convert it.
Walmart is selling these as new, carrier unlocked V30+.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/LG-V30-128GB-Unlocked-GSM-4G-LTE-Android-Phone-Aurora-Black/272122892
ChazzMatt said:
Because the box from Walmart says LS998 on the side, the phone has the same IMEI as in the box, but the firmware on the phone is Nougat US998.
No, I didn't come convert it.
Walmart is selling these as new, carrier unlocked V30+.
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Yeah, only seeing it for $399 at Walmart.
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Yeah, only seeing it for $399 at Walmart.
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It was $380 a couple of weeks ago. They've raised the price back.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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It was $380 a couple of weeks ago. They've raised the price back.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Is the reason there are missing bands on the LS998 version because they're hidden by the ROM or does the radio actually lack some bands compared to the US998?
sneak310 said:
Is the reason there are missing bands on the LS998 version because they're hidden by the ROM or does the radio actually lack some bands compared to the US998?
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The hardware is identical, the firmware is different.
When you convert (Frankenstein) the North America phones to another North America phone, it totally becomes the phone, with all the bands. You gain/lose bands based on the variant you are flashing. For instance, flashing AT&T H931 to US998, you lose a couple minor AT&T bands but gain CDMA bands and unlocked carrier status, as well as fastboot flash commands.
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-US998-Unlocked-v30
US998
CDMA: 800 MHz CDMA
2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G UMTS (HSPA):850/900/1900/2100 MHz
4G LTE Bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/12(17)/13/20/25/66
If you have"H930" (either actual or converted), you will either have these bands:
2G GSM: 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G (HSPA): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G LTE: 1/2/3/4/5/8/12/17/20/28/38
Flashing LS998 to US998, you lose a couple of Sprint bands but gain others, as well as carrier unlock status, and fastboot flash commands.
Similarly, flashing LS998 to VS996, it becomes VS996 with all VS996 bands. But if you want root, you first have to convert to US998 at least temporarily, to get fastboot flash commands. Then after bootloader unlock and TWRP installation, you can convert to VS996.
But the caveat is Verizon may not accept a former Sprint phone converted to US998 or VS996 for new SIM card activation, as the IMEI database will show the the original status. Whereas, 0tthers have gotten Verizon MNVOs to activate former LS998 just fine. But with Verizon mothership you probably need an already activated SIM card.
So, Google Fi just went official and they're allowing more phones in. They're offering a $200 service credit if you sign up to port your number by 11:59 PM PT tonight. Not going to give a link because I don't want this mistaken as a referral/promotion.
I have a VS998 converted to US998 via WTF/Frankenstein. What I want to know is can I get all T-Mobile bands (except 71) and Sprint bands to work/if Fi automatic switching will work on this device?
Has anyone used Fi like this? Did you have to flash Sprint's modem or enable any Sprint bands if you flashed your device to a US998?
rdeets said:
So, Google Fi just went official and they're allowing more phones in. They're offering a $200 service credit if you sign up to port your number by 11:59 PM PT tonight. Not going to give a link because I don't want this mistaken as a referral/promotion.
I have a VS998 converted to US998 via WTF/Frankenstein. What I want to know is can I get all T-Mobile bands (except 71) and Sprint bands to work/if Fi automatic switching will work on this device?
Has anyone used Fi like this? Did you have to flash Sprint's modem or enable any Sprint bands if you flashed your device to a US998?
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There's two Sprint LTE bands the US998 does not have: 26 & 41. That's why this thread exists. It's also why Sprint won't activate the US998 on Sprint network, even though it's the official open market model. My understanding (may be wrong) these two Sprint bands are not everywhere and if you're switching back and forth between T-mobile anyway, may not matter.
ChazzMatt said:
There's two Sprint LTE bands the US998 does not have: 26 & 41. That's why this thread exists.
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I saw that thread, but I wasn't sure if that would add Sprint bands to the US998 bands or replace the US998 bands with Sprint bands.
Are you on Fi? I'm trying to figure out of Carrier Switching works with the V30, or if I can manually switch between the networks, or if I'm locked to T-Mobile. If I'm locked to T-Mobile, I'm better staying on T-Mobile.
rdeets said:
I saw that thread, but I wasn't sure if that would add Sprint bands to the US998 bands or replace the US998 bands with Sprint bands.
Are you on Fi? I'm trying to figure out of Carrier Switching works with the V30, or if I can manually switch between the networks, or if I'm locked to T-Mobile. If I'm locked to T-Mobile, I'm better staying on T-Mobile.
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It replaces with Sprint bands, because those are Sprint customers who wanted US998 bootloader unlock and root -- but then want to use Sprint network fully.
Okay. That's what I thought. I'm looking for a way to add the Sprint bands without losing the native US998 bands.
Is there any difference between these two on TMobile? Or one is better than another?
I have several H932s and now need something more standard to play AOSP roms
H930 vs US998 on TMobile
escknx said:
Is there any difference between these two on TMobile? Or one is better than another?
I have several H932s and now need something more standard to play AOSP roms
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I think you meant T-Mobile H932 vs US998 on T-Mobile. An H930 won't work on T-mobile. Since you said you have several T-mobile H932, you probably mis-typed your title, when you said "H930".
T-mobile H932 has the newer LTE band 71 which T-Mobile uses. US998 for the longest time got T-mobile Wi-Fi calling (at least on US998 firmware), but some people are reporting that with the newer SIM cards (combining Sprint and T-mobile assets) that it not working any more. Some people on T-mobile MVNOs says theirs are still working.
The dev who ROOTED the T-Mobile H932 and is a long time T-Mobile customer sold his H932, bought some other phone, then came back to the V30. When he did, he bought a US998 -- even though he's a T-Mobile customer. That was a couple years ago, so I don't know what he's using now.
I have a Sprint LS 998 converted to a US998. I've activated it with T-Mobile on Nov., 2020. It works fine on T-Mobile network until few days ago.
Now, my phone has issue with accessing data (4G/LTE) receptions at my house. The data reception comes in and stays for a short period then cuts off. I have to turn the data OFF then back ON, so I can get the data reception back, but not for long.
I have tried troubleshootings the issue with T-Mobile customer support, but the issue has not solved yet. I'd even factory reset my phone, but no help.
My phone is working fine at different locations.
The T-Mobile technician agreed that the issue is at their side, not my phone. He made a report. Hopefully, the issue will be solved this week.
ChazzMatt said:
H930 vs US998 on TMobile
I think you meant T-Mobile H932 vs US998 on T-Mobile. An H930 won't work on T-mobile. Since you said you have several T-mobile H932, you probably mis-typed your title, when you said "H930".
T-mobile H932 has the newer LTE band 71 which T-Mobile uses. US998 for the longest time got T-mobile Wi-Fi calling (at least on US998 firmware), but some people are reporting that with the newer SIM cards (combining Sprint and T-mobile assets) that it not working any more. Some people on T-mobile MVNOs says theirs are still working.
The dev who ROOTED the T-Mobile H932 and is a long time T-Mobile customer sold his H932, bought some other phone, then came back to the V30. When he did, he bought a US998 -- even though he's a T-Mobile customer. That was a couple years ago, so I don't know what he's using now.
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No I meant H930, I didn't know it wouldnt work on TMO at all. Thanks good to know.
Yes I need to buy another V30 and it needs to work on TMO. I dont want another H932 because I want to go AOSP route, I dont see any viable options being released any time soon(except maybe new Pixel if they decide to add sd card), so looks like US998 might be my only option to have a decent phone with micro sd and with no bixby button.