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Chinese Sensation

Hey there
I know I've been inactive on XDA for a while, I'm sorry for that
My Sensation has been stolen a while ago and I wasn't able to get it at all, so I'm planning of getting a new one. I live in Egypt and not planning of buying one from here at all.
I'm currently planning of getting an HTC Sensation XE, what you guys think about it? Or should I wait for the Sensation XL?
For now, I have a friend traveling to China, so maybe he'll buy it from there, is it a bad idea? What Software Versions come on Chinese Sensations?
About the price, will it be cheaper in China or USA?
Thanks a lot guys

I currently live in China and got my sensation here 2 weeks ago. I don't think there's an official Chinese version of Sensation. All I've seen here are black market handsets (I might be wrong though).
But what I'm certain is that most of the Sensation sold here is European version. They rooted the phone and replaced the ROM with those found in Hongkong or Taiwan version of the Sensation (so they can change the main language to Chinese).
When I purchased mine, I was offered that kind of handset for 2900CNY (without the memory card though, I even doubt the phone IMEI matches the box IMEI). There's also another set (Hongkong version) which is brand new, unrooted, still wrapped in original plastic packaging, and carried 8gb TF card). They do not need to do anything to this phone because it's Hongkong version, it supports Chinese by deafault. After some bargaining I managed to get it at 3130CNY.
230CNY difference, but if you minus the 8gb TF card (goes for around 100CNY), the difference is only about 130 CNY. But I feel much safer with the brand new handset. And so far I had no complaint at all.
Hope this helps

as a chinese, i wanna tell you that most htc phones' users in Mainland China are not using phones that should be sold in chinese mainland(most use phones that should be sold in HongKong and Taiwan, and my sensation should be sold in singapore), although we just buy them in mainland china. so our phones are not legal and have no guarantee. so don't buy cell phone in mainland china, obviously HK, TW, USA, or any other contries are better choices.
sorry for my bad english, i hope my reply can help you.
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forzanetti said:
I currently live in China and got my sensation here 2 weeks ago. I don't think there's an official Chinese version of Sensation. All I've seen here are black market handsets (I might be wrong though).
But what I'm certain is that most of the Sensation sold here is European version. They rooted the phone and replaced the ROM with those found in Hongkong or Taiwan version of the Sensation (so they can change the main language to Chinese).
When I purchased mine, I was offered that kind of handset for 2900CNY (without the memory card though, I even doubt the phone IMEI matches the box IMEI). There's also another set (Hongkong version) which is brand new, unrooted, still wrapped in original plastic packaging, and carried 8gb TF card). They do not need to do anything to this phone because it's Hongkong version, it supports Chinese by deafault. After some bargaining I managed to get it at 3130CNY.
230CNY difference, but if you minus the 8gb TF card (goes for around 100CNY), the difference is only about 130 CNY. But I feel much safer with the brand new handset. And so far I had no complaint at all.
Hope this helps
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hey man, u r right but actually the most version in china is hongkong's ,taiwan's, and some other asian contry's(just like singapore version).

-=JohnDoe=- said:
hey man, u r right but actually the most version in china is hongkong's ,taiwan's, and some other asian contry's(just like singapore version).
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I was offered 欧版 which I assume is European version?? 港版 and 亚太版 are slightly more expensive..

Actually its more important to find a sim-free phone rather than what country its origins. Cos the roms can still be flashed but if you land with a sim-locked phone, it won't be easy for you.

forzanetti said:
I was offered 欧版 which I assume is European version?? 港版 and 亚太版 are slightly more expensive..
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yeah 欧版 is european version.
港版 and 亚太版 are more expensive just because they support chinese as original language

Thanks a lot guys!
Seems like a big deal buying it from china as I prefer buying one legally and still in the box..
So, seems like I'm buying an XE from Dubai What you think about this phone?
Any recommendations? Should I go for another phone instead? what you guys think?
Thanks again everybody

thunderskain said:
Actually its more important to find a sim-free phone rather than what country its origins. Cos the roms can still be flashed but if you land with a sim-locked phone, it won't be easy for you.
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I don't mind buying a sim-locked phone, I can manage it
I just need to find the right place to buy it from hahaha

I bought a HTC Sensation in the Netherlands and it seemed to be a imported united kingdom model and there was no Dutch neither Chinese in the list off languages.
However that was easy solved. You just need to download an app from the Market called MoreLocale 2
Because it seems in fact the language is there, but you can just not select it via the settings and need this app, as far as I saw it worked perfect because the HTC Sensation is not setup in Chinese.

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I bought a HTC Sensation in the Netherlands and it seemed to be a imported united kingdom model and there was no Dutch neither Chinese in the list off languages.
However that was easy solved. You just need to download an app from the Market called MoreLocale 2
Because it seems in fact the language is there, but you can just not select it via the settings and need this app, as far as I saw it worked perfect because the HTC Sensation is not setup in Chinese.
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Thank you
I don't understand Chinese, I was just scared to buy a Sensation from China and to find it fake or without warranty..
I just didn't want to find myself with a Stock Chinese Rom, as I like using Stock Rom for the first week or two then start using Custom Roms..

claudenegm said:
Thanks a lot guys!
Seems like a big deal buying it from china as I prefer buying one legally and still in the box..
So, seems like I'm buying an XE from Dubai What you think about this phone?
Any recommendations? Should I go for another phone instead? what you guys think?
Thanks again everybody
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It'll be slightly overpriced, but of you don't mind that, go for it!
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Lg G Pro D838 in the UK

Hi,
Wonder if anyone has tried the D838 model in the UK? I'm on the T-Mobile/EE network but not too bothered about 4G.
Thanks in anticipation.
John
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jscsltd said:
Hi,
Wonder if anyone has tried the D838 model in the UK? I'm on the T-Mobile/EE network but not too bothered about 4G.
Thanks in anticipation.
John
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Hi John,
I've had a D838 model in the UK for the past fortnight, imported from Hong Long. Haven't used the 4G because I'm on GiffGaff, which uses the O2 network, and the D838 can't get 4G on the bandwidth they have (I'm switching to Three very soon though, which should solve that "problem").
But mine works absolutely fine here, no problems whatsoever. Switched from a Note 2, which I'd had for almost two years - that was the best phone I'd ever had, but the G Pro 2 is substantially better - even the infra-red controller works perfectly (which, for some reason, I didn't expect)!
It's a fantastic phone!
Only downside at the moment is a lack of easy root for the phone, but no doubt that will come.
Any particular questions you had??
-StuPC

stupc said:
Hi John,
I've had a D838 model in the UK for the past fortnight, imported from Hong Long. Haven't used the 4G because I'm on GiffGaff, which uses the O2 network, and the D838 can't get 4G on the bandwidth they have (I'm switching to Three very soon though, which should solve that "problem").
But mine works absolutely fine here, no problems whatsoever. Switched from a Note 2, which I'd had for almost two years - that was the best phone I'd ever had, but the G Pro 2 is substantially better - even the infra-red controller works perfectly (which, for some reason, I didn't expect)!
It's a fantastic phone!
Only downside at the moment is a lack of easy root for the phone, but no doubt that will come.
Any particular questions you had??
-StuPC
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Thank you for the information. Very helpful

Hi
Thanks very much for your reply. That certainly helps.
Where did you get yours from and what did you pay for it?
I'm still in two minds as to whether to wait for the D837 European model as the frequency coverage might be better suited to the UK and any travel in Europe.
Also, just wondering if LG might up the spec on the D837.
Thanks, John.
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jscsltd said:
Hi
Thanks very much for your reply. That certainly helps.
Where did you get yours from and what did you pay for it?
I'm still in two minds as to whether to wait for the D837 European model as the frequency coverage might be better suited to the UK and any travel in Europe.
Also, just wondering if LG might up the spec on the D837.
Thanks, John.
Sent from my SM-T320 using xda app-developers app
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Thank you for the information. Very helpful

jscsltd said:
Hi
Thanks very much for your reply. That certainly helps.
Where did you get yours from and what did you pay for it?
I'm still in two minds as to whether to wait for the D837 European model as the frequency coverage might be better suited to the UK and any travel in Europe.
Also, just wondering if LG might up the spec on the D837.
Thanks, John.
Sent from my SM-T320 using xda app-developers app
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Bought mine from eBay for £478 - couldn't wait for the D837, which (as far as I'm aware) still hasn't been confirmed for the UK...

Hi all..does this mean that the d838 will work fine in using 3g nd 4G on ee ? I'm also wanting to buy this phone...there is a eBay seller based in the UK that stock these..best price i can find is £395 with free delivery I'll will try nd share the link on here

candyman993 said:
Hi all..does this mean that the d838 will work fine in using 3g nd 4G on ee ? I'm also wanting to buy this phone...there is a eBay seller based in the UK that stock these..best price i can find is £395 with free delivery I'll will try nd share the link on here
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I've used mine on Giffgaff (which piggybacks on the O2 network) but now switched to Three so I can use 4G (the D838 won't work with O2's 4G network, but does work with Three's).
Calls and data have all worked absolutely fine on both networks - not a single problem.
EE's 4G works on the 1800MHz band, which the D838 can use.
One small warning about buying at that price - be careful you don't get hit with customs charges. I bought mine at £478 because they guaranteed no customs charges (it was sent to a UK address, then sent to me from there), but I bought a previous phone nice and cheap from HK and had to pay about £60 to customs, which meant it was no cheaper!
-StuPC

Thanks for the reply so quick....I cant share the eBay link on here for some reason..im using my mobile though..ive contacted the seller..nd he has loads in stock already in the UK. ..so there is no other extra fees..nd everything is legit too...so I think I'm going to go ahead nd get 1 in the next few weeks..glad it works with ee...hope 3 works too...hope some one can point me the right direction to share the eBay link
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candyman993 said:
Thanks for the reply so quick....I cant share the eBay link on here for some reason..im using my mobile though..ive contacted the seller..nd he has loads in stock already in the UK. ..so there is no other extra fees..nd everything is legit too...so I think I'm going to go ahead nd get 1 in the next few weeks..glad it works with ee...hope 3 works too...hope some one can point me the right direction to share the eBay link
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It's a fantastic phone - you won't regret it.

Did you guys have to change anything in the lte service menu to access 4g?
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Guitarfreak26 said:
Did you guys have to change anything in the lte service menu to access 4g?
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I'm with Three and I didn't have to change anything. Used 4G for the first time last night - jeez, that's fast!!! :good:
In fact, thinking about it, I haven't had to change any settings, except to disable Taiwanese language in the keyboard.

How are you finding the D838 on EE?
Thinking hard about getting one and don't know whether to wait for the D837.
Not too worried about 4g at the moment as their H+ is fast enough for me currently
Cheers

I'm also in this situation too, thinking i should wait for the D837 variant just for the added 800MHz band (as EE will soon use that too), the D838 version is already well less than £400 from UK sellers on ebay.
What is LG delaying for i wonder? If Motorola release a decent phablet before the D837 comes out, I could be swayed to that model.

I've just bought a new one on eBay from a UK seller for £320. I'm on EE but don't have 4g in my area. I'll keep you guys posted after I receive it tomorrow.
I'm rather hoping that everything works as it should as it looks an awesome device. I'm coming from the G2. ?
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£320! Wow good price. Cheapest I've seen is £354.
Also on a G2 so would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Cheers
bobsie41 said:
I've just bought a new one on eBay from a UK seller for £320. I'm on EE but don't have 4g in my area. I'll keep you guys posted after I receive it tomorrow.
I'm rather hoping that everything works as it should as it looks an awesome device. I'm coming from the G2. ?
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acg said:
£320! Wow good price. Cheapest I've seen is £354.
Also on a G2 so would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Cheers
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I have my concerns but I'm really hoping that it works well in this country. The device looks awesome, I was going to look at the G3 but if this one doesn't have any localisation issues then I will be a very happy man. I had never even considered LG devices until I bought the G2 on a whim in January and have to say that I'm very pleasantly surprised with the quality (and value) that they provide.
All being well I'll be able to hold my head up high again next to my wife's Note 3.

The G Pro 2 works fine in the UK.
The only thing that doesn't work is QVoice, but seeing as no one cares about it then it doesn't matter one bit.
Still a bit puzzled why LG never released the D837 at all though.

acg said:
£320! Wow good price. Cheapest I've seen is £354.
Also on a G2 so would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Cheers
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Received my Taiwanese D838 yesterday put my EE sim card and 64gb micro sd in it then booted up. No issues at all, just like I'd bought a UK device. Set my languages to English UK of course. Wow, don't know what I was worried about what a great device and to cap it all, I plugged it into the LG PC Suite and updated from 10e to 10f without an issue. For anybody in the same boat as me, just get one, you won't regret it.

Great news. Tempting, tempting, tempting.
It has the option for recent apps button in the nav bar doesn't it? [
QUOTE=bobsie41;53007996]Received my Taiwanese D838 yesterday put my EE sim card and 64gb micro sd in it then booted up. No issues at all, just like I'd bought a UK device. Set my languages to English UK of course. Wow, don't know what I was worried about what a great device and to cap it all, I plugged it into the LG PC Suite and updated from 10e to 10f without an issue. For anybody in the same boat as me, just get one, you won't regret it.[/QUOTE]

Vivo Nex Hong Kong Edition is International ROM with Google Play Installed

Tried to find this information the past week and found nothing but I bought the phone anyway.
It runs absolutely fine on UK networks and Google Play was already installed from factory.
This is the HK Edition of the phone running International Release of the Firmware and is in full English.
The JOVI AI button can be changed to a different app too.
If anybody has any more questions about this specific model feel free to post here or message me.

Lascif said:
Tried to find this information the past week and found nothing but I bought the phone anyway.
It runs absolutely fine on UK networks and Google Play was already installed from factory.
This is the HK Edition of the phone running International Release of the Firmware and is in full English.
The JOVI AI button can be changed to a different app too.
If anybody has any more questions about this specific model feel free to post here or message me.
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Is the EAN code on the box: 6935117809403 ? If yes, than its the same Indian/Russian model
Strange that they use Google in Hong Kong but not in China

WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Is the EAN code on the box: 6935117809403 ? If yes, than its the same Indian/Russian model
Strange that they use Google in Hong Kong but not in China
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Yeah that's the exact same EAN code as the Hong Kong one.
Seems like Hong Kong is selling International versions.
It's expected considering Hong Kong is its own separate entity from China

Where did you get yours through? I bought one that shipped from Hong Kong through AliExpress, and it's for sure the Chinese variant. The phone arrived with like 9% battery, and they clearly just set up the phone and added Google Play. The UI was still in Chinese too, so I had to derp through the UI using my current phone with the Google Translate camera to switch languages. Also had to use a loophole to set up a Vivo Account to change my settings, even though (from what I hear) the global version doesn't require a Vivo Account to do that.
I feel like I'm the exception and not you, so I'm just trying to figure out if there's an easy way I could return this and get the global version in the US.

Which seller did you use. I have Chinese model but would like to sell mine and get the International version, so Jovi button can be re mapped, etc

How u change Jovi button?

May I know where did you get the Hong Kong edition from?

NOLA Ragin Cajun said:
Where did you get yours through? I bought one that shipped from Hong Kong through AliExpress, and it's for sure the Chinese variant. The phone arrived with like 9% battery, and they clearly just set up the phone and added Google Play. The UI was still in Chinese too, so I had to derp through the UI using my current phone with the Google Translate camera to switch languages. Also had to use a loophole to set up a Vivo Account to change my settings, even though (from what I hear) the global version doesn't require a Vivo Account to do that.
I feel like I'm the exception and not you, so I'm just trying to figure out if there's an easy way I could return this and get the global version in the US.
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darveniza said:
Which seller did you use. I have Chinese model but would like to sell mine and get the International version, so Jovi button can be re mapped, etc
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wwyjoe said:
May I know where did you get the Hong Kong edition from?
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This is the exact one I bought Ebay ITM 232868306722
You should be alright I'm guessing with any that claim to be the HK version. There are other ebay listings too so just search "Vivo Nex S HK"
Also I'd like to add they said shipping would take 2-3 weeks and it in fact only took 5~ days (ordered on Friday got Wednesday)

In fact HK and China do not share the same (restrictive) politics ... It has something to do with the history of HK. Thats the reason, they do have Google or Porsche or Lamborghini and stuff like that.

In the UK. Got my Nex s from Wonda Mobile. Super service. 5 days direct from Hong Kong. Black 128gb International Version. In English. Google Play factory installed, side button is google lens/google assistant out of the box & UK plug. Very quick phone & build quality. 3rd generation finger print sensor works really well. Screen is excellent with really good quality colours etc. (Not as super crisp as Galaxy S8 but not far off). Cameras take great pictures. Software works great for the UK straight out of the box. Spend a little time setting it up fresh rather than from a back up and its perfect. Only negative for me so far would be the screen sound casting. Although conversations are clear the max volume level is to low. Overall though great phone at the price point

We have some devices in stock ready to ship : https://www.evenshop.ch/index.php/vivo-nex-smartphone-global-version.html

evenshop said:
We have some devices in stock ready to ship : https://www.evenshop.ch/index.php/vivo-nex-smartphone-global-version.html
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Expensive compared to other sellers (550€ at Gearbest or 587€ at TradingShenzhen for example).

Mendoza' said:
Expensive compared to other sellers (550€ at Gearbest or 587€ at TradingShenzhen for example).
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Yes, but we offer 24 month warranty, we refund you customs fee and you will get it much faster.

evenshop said:
Yes, but we offer 24 month warranty, we refund you customs fee and you will get it much faster.
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619€ at Grossoshop, 24 months warranty also, no customs, fast shipping.

evenshop said:
We have some devices in stock ready to ship : https://www.evenshop.ch/index.php/vivo-nex-smartphone-global-version.html
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are ready to ship to a front forwarder carrier like aramex shop and ship? and if so do you know if your country allows it?
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Yes, but we offer 24 month warranty, we refund you customs fee and you will get it much faster.
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how do u refund custom fees, is it the HK or Indian version?
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619€ at Grossoshop, 24 months warranty also, no customs, fast shipping.
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do you know if GearBest handles the custom fee?

It HK version. No problem, I don't force you to buy them. I have only 4 pces left in stock and I will sell them easily here.

i am not sure if this is covered but didnt anyone try to flash the HK global ROM yet?
@Lascif does it say made in India at the back of your box?

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are ready to ship to a front forwarder carrier like aramex shop and ship? and if so do you know if your country allows it?
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do you know if GearBest handles the custom fee?
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I didn't encounter any custom fees here in the UK, got the black Hk Global 8GB version for £498 free shipping landed in 10 days 48hour delivery royal mail, gearbeast.com

LMV500EM for the European market

If anyone is selling a LMV500EM for the European market. I would be very interested in buying it.
Cheers

So the issue with this is the only carrier that is selling it in Europe, EE, has some strict unlocking rules. You have to buy it with a contract and then wait at least 6 months before you pay the extra 10 bucks to get an unlock code. Then you've got the rest of your contract. Unfortunately the European version of this phone won't be available for use in the US untill another carrier starts carrying the phone. I really hope someone can crack the bootloader on the Korean version, but it doesn't look like many developers are picking up this phone.

I got my V50 last Wednesday. Seller didn't say it was locked to EE but paid for an unlocking service on eBay specifically for LG V50. If it doesn't unlock I'll be asking questions.

agent.m said:
I got my V50 last Wednesday. Seller didn't say it was locked to EE but paid for an unlocking service on eBay specifically for LG V50. If it doesn't unlock I'll be asking questions.
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Good luck and let us know.

I will do thanks.
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Will do thanks.
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Will do thanks.

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Pleased to say this worked. I had to wait 10 working days, but better than any other solution. Im guessing they requested the unlock as opposed to using some machine.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133088199828

Do you have vowifi and VoLTE?
What security patch?
Call recording is working?
Any bloatware?

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Pleased to say this worked. I had to wait 10 working days, but better than any other solution. Im guessing they requested the unlock as opposed to using some machine.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133088199828
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I am so happy I'm wrong. Where'd you get the phone from and do they offer international shipping?

Inerent said:
Do you have vowifi and VoLTE?
What security patch?
Call recording is working?
Any bloatware?
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May security patch.
No bloatware apart from Google stuff. Not seen any VoLTR or vowifi.
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I am so happy I'm wrong. Where'd you get the phone from and do they offer international shipping?
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I got it from Ebay Uak. The seller was Cash Converters. I think Wonda Mobile is a better option atm. Until 5G is rolled out in more places in the UK, EE won't sell it. Its not in the local stores where I live.

Well unfortunately Wonda is selling the Korean version which can not be officially unlocked. As for Cash Converters looks like they're a pawn shop so maybe if I check their website everyday I'll get lucky. Thanks man!

Kinanizer said:
Well unfortunately Wonda is selling the Korean version which can not be officially unlocked. As for Cash Converters looks like they're a pawn shop so maybe if I check their website everyday I'll get lucky. Thanks man!
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Cex is another good shout. They'll probably have more once 5G is out.
Check out this item on CeX:
LG V50 ThinkQ 5G (Dual Screen) Single Sim 128GB Black, Unlocked A
WeSell for:£680.00
WeBuy for Cash:£394.00
WeBuy for Voucher:£476.00
https://webuy.com/product.php?sku=SLGLMV500EM128GBUNLA

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May security patch.
No bloatware apart from Google stuff. Not seen any VoLTR or vowifi.
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I got it from Ebay Uak. The seller was Cash Converters. I think Wonda Mobile is a better option atm. Until 5G is rolled out in more places in the UK, EE won't sell it. Its not in the local stores where I live.
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Hi
Could I ask a quick favour?
Could you check the service menu 5457#*500# and see what frequencies the UK version uses under the Multi Band selection menu.
Does it show a B78 or N78 frequency?
My Korean KT version only goes to LTE B41.
I'm starting to think the hardware of the Korean version might not be capable of using UK 5G frequencies...

SCHADENFREUDER said:
Hi
Could I ask a quick favour?
Could you check the service menu 5457#*500# and see what frequencies the UK version uses under the Multi Band selection menu.
Does it show a B78 or N78 frequency?
My Korean KT version only goes to LTE B41.
I'm starting to think the hardware of the Korean version might not be capable of using UK 5G frequencies...
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Didn't work came back with an error code

Hi
Thanks for trying.
The chances are the 500 bit of the code is specific to your model of phone.
I know using 400 worked on my OH's V40.
But LG have some erratic numbering systems!
If it's a dual screen model the code might be 510 for example.
PITA and I've been using LG for years now!!!
Cheers and thanks!:good:

Hello all I just brought the LM-V500EM and the latest security update is May 2019.
Is this normal? I feel like something's not right as there are no updates at all.

Where to Buy Global Version?

I want to buy this phone but want the global version... Not Chinese modified. Model CPH2025. Anyone have luck finding a store in Netherlands that ships to USA or any other place? Help is appreciated! :good: :highfive:

mahst68 said:
I want to buy this phone but want the global version... Not Chinese modified. Model CPH2025. Anyone have luck finding a store in Netherlands that ships to USA or any other place? Help is appreciated! :good: :highfive:
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Have you tried Belsimpel.nl ? They shipped to Scandinavia for me! I just have to transfer 1 cent to them, to prove the credit card was mine ?

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Have you tried Belsimpel.nl ? They shipped to Scandinavia for me! I just have to transfer 1 cent to them, to prove the credit card was mine
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yeah i just got the china version from wonda mobile... was the only way to get it... hopefully, someone figures out the global rom flash... I'm dealing with the china rom... some issues but nothing that's too bad :good:

LegoDK83 said:
Have you tried Belsimpel.nl ? They shipped to Scandinavia for me! I just have to transfer 1 cent to them, to prove the credit card was mine
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Pretty sure belsimpel.nl don't ship to USA (someone has asked previously). I would imagine the UK (had heard 21st May?) will be selling soon, which presume would ship to US.

China Version
mahst68 said:
yeah i just got the china version from wonda mobile... was the only way to get it... hopefully, someone figures out the global rom flash... I'm dealing with the china rom... some issues but nothing that's too bad :good:
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I just received my phone and was wondering if you were able to get the global rom flash? Does 5g work for you on t-mobile?