LG and T-Mobile in all their wisdom have yet unleased another G2X model number upon the world. It is being supported by the LG Update program for rom updates also. Some people reported that TMO was giving this model away at a Chicago trade event and on a Twitter contest. Is the illusive white model? Or is is just the same same we have now with another label slapped on its insides? It would be interesting to know what the actual differences are between the model numbers. I will begin.
LG-P999DW - Original released version that most people have.
LG-P999DWP - One of the units reportedly a refurbished unit. But how does it differ from the LG-P999DWDU?
LG-P999DWDU - Another reportedly refrubished unit. Again, how does it differ, if at all, from the LG-P999DWP refurb units.
LG-P999WA - The new mysterious designation supposedly given out as freebies. Is there any hardware differences between previous models. Why oh why another hardware designation for the same device? Any of you with one of these bad boys/girls (gender neutral device for the PC crowd) let us know if you have discovered any differences between what you have and what we have.
Any other model deisgnators out there for the same hardware we have all come to love, loathe, adore, hate, etc.
Thanks TMO and LG. You gave us something else to talk and ruminate about while we are waiting for you to step up and give us 2.3.6 and then ICS (we love Ice Cream).
Thanks for this. I was wondering which was which the other day buy didn't feel like reading through other threads
how am i supposed to tell which one mine is...
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take off your battery cover, it's printed at the bottom
PhantomRampage said:
take off your battery cover, it's printed at the bottom
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The battery cover tells you nothing. They are all labeled P999, even P990s. The only way to tell is to connect your device to the LG Updater. It will connect to the device and tell you which model number you have. You are okay as long as you don't press the "start update" button.
jboxer said:
The battery cover tells you nothing. They are all labeled P999, even P990s. The only way to tell is to connect your device to the LG Updater. It will connect to the device and tell you which model number you have. You are okay as long as you don't press the "start update" button.
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He didn't mean the actual battery cover, he was saying to look just below where the battery is placed and it shows the id.
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d12unk13astard said:
He didn't mean the actual battery cover, he was saying to look just below where the battery is placed and it shows the id.
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That doesn't help either as the "DWP" and "DWDU" units are labeled "DW" on the sticker. The only way to tell for sure is to use the LG Updater to identify the device.
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That doesn't help either as the "DWP" and "DWDU" units are labeled "DW" on the sticker. The only way to tell for sure is to use the LG Updater to identify the device.
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Good point then and thanks for that information.
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jboxer said:
That doesn't help either as the "DWP" and "DWDU" units are labeled "DW" on the sticker. The only way to tell for sure is to use the LG Updater to identify the device.
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I wasn't aware of this, and yeah I was referring to what was printed under the battery after taking the battery cover off.
So anyway, how can I find out which model I have under the updater tool? I plug it in and it detects it, but doesn't tell me which model I have anywhere. Should I be looking somewhere specific?
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Nevermind, I guess you need to be running stock or OTA firmware for the updater tool to tell you what model you have. I tried with Cyanogenmod flashed and it told me there was an update but it wouldn't say what I have
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So anyway, how can I find out which model I have under the updater tool? I plug it in and it detects it, but doesn't tell me which model I have anywhere. Should I be looking somewhere specific?
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Here is a screengrab with the area circled in green where the updater tells you what phone model you have. This appears after the updater connects with the phone and checks the current software version.
Yeah I know, did you over look my edit somehow?
sorry to bump such an old thread, but i got my mits on one of these 999wa phones and was wondering if anyone actually figured out what/why the white case and model #?
was it really an uber rare prototype as engadget put it? whats the mystery behind it?
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It says that there is no update available for my phone. Is anyone else having the same issue? Re installed the drivers and tried multiple times to reconnect phone-no success.
Has anyone with LGP999DWP updated to the gingerbread yet?
Apparently not... i believe because we have a refurbished model...or so ive been told
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What is DWP mean, and also how do you find out if its DWP?
serialtoon said:
What is DWP mean, and also how do you find out if its DWP?
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The only way that I know of is to run the LG software updater tool and it will analyze your phone and tell you what model it is. Because all over my phone, inside and out is printed P999DW...but when I run the LG software, it comes up that it is indeed, a P999DWP.
I'd thought I'd share this nice information with everyone....
I currently have the LGP999DWP and like others I had to use the alternate route to get the LG Updater to do the update.
I tried following a guide here for Windows 7 and right in the middle of the update it failed and left me in a limbo state (not me but my phone) of S/W Upgrade.
I tried again with XP in VMWare only to have both the KDZ and LG Update Tool crashed during the update.
So I got tired of trying and decided to just send it off to TMobile and get a new refurb, WRONG CHOICE!!!!
Once tech support heard I did the update BAM! voided warranty. So as of now they will no longer swap my unit again because I installed software not approved by TMobile.
When I explained that LG sent me the update and why was I being punished for LG's doing, they told me "That's LG, we're TMobile so from this point on any trouble with your phone consult LG not us."
So be aware anyone (I'm guessing LGP999DW as well) updating and having trouble DO NOT let Tmobile know.
And it's things like this that is making me move to Sprint again.
I'm beginning to think I should just go back to paper cups and string.
Here is a video that may help!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
This was discussed a while back that there are people having issues with the update and not to do it if you that version hardware.
Also T-Mobile nor LG sent this update out either. The great people here on xda found a way to try and get software earlier then designated as well. LG didn't say here go install this on your phone. Was taken on your own actions and is your fault.
You at this point would need to let LG try and repair the device and send it back despite the cost if any.
This is sadly the side effect that can come from using leaked unofficial software. Has been posted many times.
Say it was stolen, get a new one!
Faux123 for Dev!!!
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Also T-Mobile nor LG sent this update out either.
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so, even though it's been available only through lg's own software update tool, you're saying someone else put this update out?
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Here is a video that may help!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
This was discussed a while back that there are people having issues with the update and not to do it if you that version hardware.
Also T-Mobile nor LG sent this update out either. The great people here on xda found a way to try and get software earlier then designated as well. LG didn't say here go install this on your phone. Was taken on your own actions and is your fault.
You at this point would need to let LG try and repair the device and send it back despite the cost if any.
This is sadly the side effect that can come from using leaked unofficial software. Has been posted many times.
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if you feel too burdened to read a thread that asks no questions whatsoever and simply forewarns then you should gracefully stay the hell away from xda before you come across a "redundant" thread asking a QUESTION--god forbid, and it be one that has been answered already(because that doesnt EVER happen 'round here!!!)
***thanks for the good intentions rayvenhawk!
M9x3mos said:
Here is a video that may help!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
This was discussed a while back that there are people having issues with the update and not to do it if you that version hardware.
Also T-Mobile nor LG sent this update out either. The great people here on xda found a way to try and get software earlier then designated as well. LG didn't say here go install this on your phone. Was taken on your own actions and is your fault.
You at this point would need to let LG try and repair the device and send it back despite the cost if any.
This is sadly the side effect that can come from using leaked unofficial software. Has been posted many times.
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LG sent it via THEIR tool all I did was do a manual update via their tools & software, no rooting involved.
Granted it was my fault for doing it, but how many people used the LG tool to update only to get where I was? From what I saw online many people were/are in my boat so it's not just isolated to rooting/hacking/circumventing/or anything else of that nature. LG f'ed up and the customer gets the shaft because of it.
On a side note I did manage to fix it via another thread here, but the point of this thread was not asking for help but to let those who had reservations on doing to be aware that TMobile will void your warranty if they find out you updated in any capacity outside of their official OTA.
fcisco13 said:
Say it was stolen, get a new one!
Faux123 for Dev!!!
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That thought did cross my mind, but thankfully I got it up again.
How do you check the version you have?
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jland22 said:
How do you check the version you have?
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take off the back cover. it's printed right below the battery.
Rayvenhawk said:
thankfully I got it up again.
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Now there's something be thankful for.
OK thanks I have the dw version nice
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crazythunder said:
take off the back cover. it's printed right below the battery.
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Mine says LGP999DW below the battery, however when I connect it to the LG Update tool it shows LGP999DWP. So the only way to find out which one you have is to plug it in....
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I was going to say the same thing! Mine says DW, but when I plugged it in it said DWS.
By the way, why would you tell'em what you did!
I have a replacement coming.
the lgupdate tool is as whacky as the drivers on this phone. it doesn't matter if your phone is dw or dwp.
Common sense just isn't that common...
what
M9x3mos said:
Here is a video that may help!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
This was discussed a while back that there are people having issues with the update and not to do it if you that version hardware.
Also T-Mobile nor LG sent this update out either. The great people here on xda found a way to try and get software earlier then designated as well. LG didn't say here go install this on your phone. Was taken on your own actions and is your fault.
You at this point would need to let LG try and repair the device and send it back despite the cost if any.
This is sadly the side effect that can come from using leaked unofficial software. Has been posted many times.
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the lg update tool is an official tool By LG made to update. LG personell tell people to check it for updates on their phone. i have seen them point people on other phones to this tool often. The lg update tool said an update for your phone is available it didnt say this is beta it didnt say prerelease. This is an official release by LG.
Noone hacked, noone got a leak.
tmobile can play their little games all it is doing is losing them customers.
doesnt matter if phone is working great or lousy we have all learned a lesson here regarding tmobile and lg ..what you do with that information is up to you.
When I plug my phone in and open the lg update tool, where does it say what model? All mine did was search and connect to device when opening saying an update was available but wouldn't let me see the info of update
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same here
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When I plug my phone in and open the lg update tool, where does it say what model? All mine did was search and connect to device when opening saying an update was available but wouldn't let me see the info of update
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i didnt see where it said the phone version maybe it passed by quick.
i tried the update first time it stopped at 4% so i just force closed the updater and did it again and it worked. lucky i guess. probably shouldnt of done that
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take off the back cover. it's printed right below the battery.
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Actually mine shows LGP999DW but the LG Update Tool showed LGP999DWP so I don't know if the phone physically shows it or not.
im sure it doesnt
Rayvenhawk said:
Actually mine shows LGP999DW but the LG Update Tool showed LGP999DWP so I don't know if the phone physically shows it or not.
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its jsut they cleared the phones and put on the os again and added that nice little P to the end to show it was refurbished
which sucks since people only returned the phone because it was defective and now they are stuck with a model marked as refurbished which like a used car decreases resale value.
and it appears all they did was take returned phones place this new os on and sent them out again.
Strangely, searching for refurbished returned no results.
I finally bit the bullet and am getting my G2x warranty replaced (I think $20 is almost a ripoff for a defective device but I understand they need to cover shipping and handling).
The rep said there was no guarantee of it being new or used, and more importantly, there was no way to tell. I'm pretty sure there is, doesn't the model number change, and if it does, where would I find that?
That would be the -DW vs the -DWP vin number things on the back of your phone under the battery cover, i believe.
Someone correct me if i am wrong
Idle if this will work but on my evo I go to the dialer and hit ##786# and if you scroll down it'll say reconditioned status
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patrick0823 said:
Idle if this will work but on my evo I go to the dialer and hit ##786# and if you scroll down it'll say reconditioned status
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Just tried it, I get code cancelled after a few seconds
Sorry idk if it would work but I figured it was worth a shot
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It won't show under the battery door or under the battery...both stickers will say DW, regardless of whether it's refurb or not. The easiest way that I'm aware of is to connect your phone to the LG software updater and let it read your phone info...it will tell you the model # correctly. Don't worry, there's absolutely no chance of bricking your phone by doing this. All you are doing is letting the software read the phone info.
I'll try that again, when I tried before it just crashed...
I guess in the end it doesn't matter too much, I'd just hate to replace my release day model with a refurbished release day model!
Most likely your replacement is refurbished. Not a big deal. Are I having issues with it?
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I just bought a Nexus 5 from a guy who sold it to me as the D821 variant - which is the one that I want.
Indeed, on the back of the phone, underneath the LG logo, the device has MODEL LG-D821 written, and when I check in Settings > About Phone > Model, it simply says " Nexus 5 ". However, when I boot into FASTBOOT (loading up while holding volume down and power button), the third line says: Variant - hammerhead D820(HJ) 16GB.
This has thrown me a little. I'm currently using a US T-Mobile sim card and it is picking up LTE here in NYC. This has again got alarm bells ringing as I didn't think this was possible with the D821. My assumption at this point is that it's a D820 unit with a refurbished D821 cover on the back. Is this possible? I can't seem to find any trace of D820(HJ) online - specifically the HJ annotation.
Any help is appreciated.
Whatever fastboot says is the truth. The fact you get LTE in USA just confirms it.
Thanks. I guess that's that then. Any idea what the HJ annotation means? Nothing comes up in Google or on XDA...
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Thanks. I guess that's that then. Any idea what the HJ annotation means? Nothing comes up in Google or on XDA...
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HJ? Are you sure?
Its the memory brand. The only two that we have seen are E (Elpida) and H (Hynix), never a HJ
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HJ? Are you sure?
Its the memory brand. The only two that we have seen are E (Elpida) and H (Hynix), never a HJ
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100% sure. I guess there could be some 3rd party memory in there if it has been refurbished?
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100% sure. I guess there could be some 3rd party memory in there if it has been refurbished?
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They replace the entire motherboard, and subsequently the memory, its cheaper than attempting to diagnose the issue and replacing a single component. Nobody has ever mentioned (HJ) memory on their Nexus 5 so I dunno. Can you verify the rest of the hardware? The info tab of Antutu Benchmark should tell you most of things.
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They replace the entire motherboard, and subsequently the memory, its cheaper than attempting to diagnose the issue and replacing a single component. Nobody has ever mentioned (HJ) memory on their Nexus 5 so I dunno. Can you verify the rest of the hardware? The info tab of Antutu Benchmark should tell you most of things.
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According to Antutu, everything checks out. The chipset, architecture, speeds and everything else seem to be spot on. In the benchmarks it even performs slightly above the Nexus 5 stats listed. I think I'm satisfied that it's not the phone I want to have in my hands, but if you guys want me to investigate for interests sake then let me know.
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According to Antutu, everything checks out. The chipset, architecture, speeds and everything else seem to be spot on. In the benchmarks it even performs slightly above the Nexus 5 stats listed. I think I'm satisfied that it's not the phone I want to have in my hands, but if you guys want me to investigate for interests sake then let me know.
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Not entirely sure what brand HJ is..
Hi,
This thread will probably die unanswered, but if you think you can help me identify my phone, you're amazing.
I got this phone by buying it from a friend of a friend. Not a good way to start off, I know.
The reason I first wanted to identify it was to find a custom ROM. But I've now understood that this may never happen.
Things I know for sure about the phone:
It has 4G
It has 2 SIM slots
Charge is done through normal micro USB
There is 1 micro SD slot
It has "3D Sound" (if that's any helpful)
It has 1 back and 1 front camera
It has an audio jack (definitely not the iPhone 7)
It runs Android 4.4.4
Things that don't really help
The brand: "Zuka" -> didn't give many results on Google. I did a reversed search by taking a picture, a Chinese reselling website showed up. I can't post links yet.
The sticker behind the phone's battery. It displays 2 IMEIs. I've checked both but it turns out they're probably fake, because the results corresponded to old LG flip phones. I'm not sure what to trust at this point!
I cannot post the Chinese website link unfortunately. It gives info about the processor, memory etc. (1.66GHz eight-core, 2GB RAM, 4800mAh power...)
Anyway, that's probably all the info I can give. If I forgot something, ask me! Sorry if my English is bad, I'm French!
If you have an hypothesis of what this phone is, post it below!
Thanks!
You could try to get more info by installing some hardware identification app from play. If you're rooted you can also check the build.prop for more info.
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You could try to get more info by installing some hardware identification app from play. If you're rooted you can also check the build.prop for more info.
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Thank you! I am currently exploring those
Do you know why the displayed IMEI doesn't match the phone?
Spirale001 said:
Thank you! I am currently exploring those
Do you know why the displayed IMEI doesn't match the phone?
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There should be a model number to identify it but from what you're describing it sounds like a clone, which means it actually can't truly be identified as "that" or "this" device.
The reason why it has misleading IMEI information is probably because, as I said, it's a clone which means it was not manufactured by a typical manufacturer(where it would get its own IMEI and model number), it has probably had the IMEI from another device written to it.
You're right, you'll probably never find anything to get a clear picture of what it is or what you can do with it.
In my opinion, I'd put in a junk drawer and get another device that CAN be identified.
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Droidriven said:
There should be a model number to identify it but from what you're describing it sounds like a clone, which means it actually can't truly be identified as "that" or "this" device.
The reason why it has misleading IMEI information is probably because, as I said, it's a clone which means it was not manufactured by a typical manufacturer(where it would get its own IMEI and model number), it has probably had the IMEI from another device written to it.
You're right, you'll probably never find anything to get a clear picture of what it is or what you can do with it.
In my opinion, I'd put in a junk drawer and get another device that CAN be identified.
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Thanks for your answer
That's close to what I was thinking of. This phone has nothing official. On the sticker where I found those 2 misleading IMEIs was a line saying "S/N: Zuka". That's it... No serial number whatsoever.
Not to mention I don't have any package coming with that phone, of course
Anyway, I'll keep using it for now because it works, has 4G, a decent battery life, and is rooted! :good: