compatibility Chinese/EU/USA - General Questions and Answers

Hello,
I am going to buy one LG V20, but I have a question : if I buy the Hong-Kong version and if the LTE bands are compatible, can I use it in Europe with European operator without trouble ?

Esl_Fefez said:
Hello,
I am going to buy one LG V20, but I have a question : if I buy the Hong-Kong version and if the LTE bands are compatible, can I use it in Europe with European operator without trouble ?
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we would need a model number at minimum to discern this it likely would have to be unlocked

Logix said:
we would need a model number at minimum to discern this it likely would have to be unlocked
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Thank you for answering, there is several models : VS995, ATT910, H910 and F800 (korean version).

the tmobile unlocked one carrys eu bands

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SM-G930V or SM-G930P ?

Hello, I bought S7 in internet. It was sold to me as Verizon version (SM-G930V). Actual software (G930VVRU2APB5) means that it's Verizon version indeed, but IMEI check shows that it's Sprint version (SM-G930P)... So I have few questions about this situation:
1. Is it bad that box and phone says that it's Verizon but IMEI says that it's Sprint? What may it cause in future? Or maybe phone is not original? Download mode works and Antutu checked confirms that it's original...
2. I wanted to upgrade my soft but how to do that? Update function shows me error while downloading so I wanted to do it via Odin but again - which version should I download? The latest from Verizon or Sprint?...
3. I live in Europe - will this phone work in our network? I mean 4G etc
My 930P has been flashed with 930V, 930A, 930T1,and 930U firmware all snapdragons are universal in that they can be flashed with all other USA carriers firmware
vegoja said:
My 930P has been flashed with 930V, 930A, 930T1,and 930U firmware all snapdragons are universal in that they can be flashed with all other USA carriers firmware
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What about Europe firmware G930F? Is there actually any difference between USA and Europe versions?
kamieniarz said:
What about Europe firmware G930F? Is there actually any difference between USA and Europe versions?
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Yes 930f have exynos chipset the U.S. variants are snapdragons
vegoja said:
Yes 930f have exynos chipset the U.S. variants are snapdragons
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Oh, that's right So how do you think, is there any difference between all firmwares for snapdragon. I'm wondering now which one should I download...
kamieniarz said:
Oh, that's right So how do you think, is there any difference between all firmwares for snapdragon. I'm wondering now which one should I download...
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930U is unlocked and debloated firmware but gets updated less frequently. The rest is really up to you on which bloat you prefer. If you are wanting to root I'd suggest 930V

which model has bootloader unlock?

I'm in USA and on Verizon. No matter how much digging on the forums I'm not sure I can ever be sure which exact version of the 8t would be the carrier unlocked international version with available bootloader unlock and root available. Hoping someone could provide with that info, thanks!
If you buy it directly from OP you should be good to go. Just make sure it's not been purchased through T-Mobile and hardware model KB2007.
KB2005
Lost Dog said:
If you buy it directly from OP you should be good to go. Just make sure it's not been purchased through T-Mobile and hardware model KB2007.
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Why TMobile? Is there not an equilvalent, for example to my V30 that was a non-carrier branded unlocked international model? And Sykojoe mentioned the KB2005, which one is that? I'll admit I haven't even looked up yet.
breacherman said:
Why TMobile? Is there not an equilvalent, for example to my V30 that was a non-carrier branded unlocked international model? And Sykojoe mentioned the KB2005, which one is that? I'll admit I haven't even looked up yet.
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I'm saying if you are NOT a T-Mobile customer, don't buy a phone that is locked to the T-Mobile network. You need to get them to SIM unlock it then you need to get a bootloader unlock token from OnePlus before you'll be able to flash any other ROMs.
KB2005 is the international version from OnePlus. That is the one you want to get. If the model number is KB2007 it's from T-Mobile.
Lost Dog said:
I'm saying if you are NOT a T-Mobile customer, don't buy a phone that is locked to the T-Mobile network. You need to get them to SIM unlock it then you need to get a bootloader unlock token from OnePlus before you'll be able to flash any other ROMs.
KB2005 is the international version from OnePlus. That is the one you want to get. If the model number is KB2007 it's from T-Mobile.
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Ok, yea I understand. The carrier unlocked (non-carrier) international one was the one i was looking for, thanks.

How to find out which region my V60 is?

I just bought LG V60 in Indonesia. FYI, LG V60 is not officially released in Indonesia. I need to know which region and/or provider my phone comes from, so I can find the right ROM to flash according to the region and/or provider. How to find the region and provider? In the system-about phone section, the phone model number is just LM-V600, software version V10f-LAO-SI.
And what if I just flash any ROMs without knowing the right region or provider? Is it okay?
Thanks in advance!
try put your Imei on this site or similar sites
b_gijem said:
I just bought LG V60 in Indonesia. FYI, LG V60 is not officially released in Indonesia. I need to know which region and/or provider my phone comes from, so I can find the right ROM to flash according to the region and/or provider. How to find the region and provider? In the system-about phone section, the phone model number is just LM-V600, software version V10f-LAO-SI.
And what if I just flash any ROMs without knowing the right region or provider? Is it okay?
Thanks in advance!
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It seems to be some international demo/testing model i guess. I would try to update it via LG Bridge.
WhatsApp me 0895802323238
User Europe / global v600ea firmware for crossflashing
harysviewty said:
WhatsApp me 0895802323238
User Europe / global v600ea firmware for crossflashing
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I'm in southamerica, and I have tmobile version. Can you help me to crossflash to europe / Global?

Question on convert T-Mobile to Global

I'm resident in European Union, if it buys an T-Mobile OnePlus 8t can I unlock it ?
Does the phone work with a European sim card after did this ? : https://www.xda-developers.com/t-mobile-oneplus-8t-rebrand-without-bootloader-unlocking/
drfelux said:
I'm resident in European Union, if it buys an T-Mobile OnePlus 8t can I unlock it ?
Does the phone work with a European sim card after did this ? : https://www.xda-developers.com/t-mobile-oneplus-8t-rebrand-without-bootloader-unlocking/
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As stated in that article "This method will not provide you with a T-Mobile SIM unlock."
If you want it sim unlocked you need to contact T-Mobile.
Qnorsten said:
As stated in that article "This method will not provide you with a T-Mobile SIM unlock."
If you want it sim unlocked you need to contact T-Mobile.
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Ok, so they are not other method than contact T-Mobile ?
Because I find T-Mobile Locked One Plus 8t on internet, so how to convert to global if I buy it ?
drfelux said:
Ok, so they are not other method than contact T-Mobile ?
Because I find T-Mobile Locked One Plus 8t on internet, so how to convert to global if I buy it ?
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Not that I know of, but you can read/ask here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/t-mobile-bootloader-unlock.4181339/
I would recommend buying a non locked version though. Especially if you live in the eu.
Qnorsten said:
Not that I know of, but you can read/ask here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/t-mobile-bootloader-unlock.4181339/
I would recommend buying a non locked version though. Especially if you live in the eu.
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Ok, thank you. The locked are cheaper than global but if there are no trust way I will not take risk!
drfelux said:
Ok, thank you. The locked are cheaper than global but if there are no trust way I will not take risk!
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Yes, would suggest buying unlocked Tmob variant unless the post above can do it. But you cant be sure until you get your phone. So..

Question Difference between variants?

Last week I bought the A53, and today I noticed I received the Indian variant (SM-A536E).
I'm from Europe and I bought it from a verified European shop.
I was wondering if this could have any disadvantages?
Like maybe the Indian ROM has more tracking than the European One (because of GDPR or something) or the Radios are different?
Could I for example flash the European ROM through Odin?
Thanks
-Asskicker- said:
Last week I bought the A53, and today I noticed I received the Indian variant (SM-A536E).
I'm from Europe and I bought it from a verified European shop.
I was wondering if this could have any disadvantages?
Like maybe the Indian ROM has more tracking than the European One (because of GDPR or something) or the Radios are different?
Could I for example flash the European ROM through Odin?
Thanks
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The biggest difference for most people is going to be the supported frequencies, especially the 5G bands.
For example, I considered getting an international model shipped to me here in the USA (because the USA models cannot have their bootloaders unlocked without exploiting bugs) but decided against it because it wouldn't support one of the major 5G bands used here.
That's the only part of your question I can help with though, I don't know what would happen if you try to flash firmware from a different region.

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