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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.
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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.
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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]

Die-hard Windows Phone guy admits defeat

Hello All,
I have been a hard-core Windows Phone guy since the first Windows Mobile devices. I came to Windows Mobile when the Palm devices went away. I stayed loyal to Windows Phone as long as I could. The Lumia 950XL was not a bad device, but when mine started deteriorating recently, I tried the HP Elite X3 at a cost of over $1,000.
I’ll make this long story short. This device is junk. There are no apps left, and the ones that are left don’t work on this device. Windows Phone is dead, and I can’t wait on a “Surface Phone” which we may or may not ever see.
I have ruled out an apple device. I have never had an Android device, but have pretty much decided on an S8+. I’m U.S. AT&T, but I work in Africa and have a local sim card there. I need an unlocked, “real” dual-sim device. By “real”, I mean both sims must be fully functional (active) simultaneously. No switching back and forth.
So, my question is; does anyone know if Samsung will release an unlocked dual-sim S8+? If so, when? If not, can anyone recommend a high-quality, unlocked, dual-sim device?
Thank you!
Dave
PS: For Sale: Like new HP Elite X3 with two cases and all accessories. I think I also have a Sony Beta HiFi in the garage.

Isn't there an international dual-SIM, unlocked version of the S8+ available?
Just checked and found this:
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Factory-Unlocked-Smart/dp/B06XXR799Q
This is probably available in the Middle East and Indian markets.
Another alternative for you could be the OnePlus 3T at less than half the cost.
https://oneplus.net/ca_en/3t
Hope that helps.

April 28th samsung will release another version of the s8 I think it's unlocked but I know for sure is exynos... sorry I couldn't help out more

Thanks Rajeshr. I looked at the comments to the Amazon ad. It looks like this is not a dual-sim device, even though it states it is. I am looking at the 1+. Thanks.
Thanks also mlock420 (& a happy day-late 420). I will follow this closely. Must have an unlocked, real dual-sim. Will check the 28th. Thanks.

rajeshr said:
Isn't there an international dual-SIM, unlocked version of the S8+ available?
Just checked and found this:
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Factory-Unlocked-Smart/dp/B06XXR799Q
This is probably available in the Middle East and Indian markets.
Another alternative for you could be the OnePlus 3T at less than half the cost.
https://oneplus.net/ca_en/3t
Hope that helps.
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Yea, youll want that, youll also want to custom rom your phone too which will only be availble with the exynos varient. Its not enough to get an unlocked sim these days, for maximum compatibility between countries/networks you'll also need an unlocked bootloader, so dont get snapdragon usa model! Get international exynos!

XATAGuy said:
Thanks Rajeshr. I looked at the comments to the Amazon ad. It looks like this is not a dual-sim device, even though it states it is. I am looking at the 1+. Thanks.
Thanks also mlock420 (& a happy day-late 420). I will follow this closely. Must have an unlocked, real dual-sim. Will check the 28th. Thanks.
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Yeah, the Amazon link is not a dual-SIM one, but there will be dual-SIM S8+'s released in certain markets on the 28th.
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cantenna said:
Yea, youll want that, youll also want to custom rom your phone too which will only be availble with the exynos varient. Its not enough to get an unlocked sim these days, for maximum compatibility between countries/networks you'll also need an unlocked bootloader, so dont get snapdragon usa model! Get international exynos!
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I'm not debating the custom ROM part being better (although I hold slightly differing views from you on that point), but why would you state that you need a custom ROM for maximum compatibilities between countries/networks?

rajeshr said:
Yeah, the Amazon link is not a dual-SIM one, but there will be dual-SIM S8+'s released in certain markets on the 28th.
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I'm not debating the custom ROM part being better (although I hold slightly differing views from you on that point), but why would you state that you need a custom ROM for maximum compatibilities between countries/networks?
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Sure, for maximum compatibility you need to be able to quickly flash the carriers csc with twrp, see xda S7 sub forum/superman rom for s7 for more info

cantenna said:
Sure, for maximum compatibility you need to be able to quickly flash the carriers csc with twrp, see xda S7 sub forum/superman rom for s7 for more info
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Wouldn't an unlocked device have access to the requisite/correct CSC files for each individual region\carrier?

rajeshr said:
Wouldn't an unlocked device have access to the requisite/correct CSC files for each individual region\carrier?
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It will still work without, it just may not work as well.
Google xda galaxy s7 csc selector superman rom for more info.

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?

hamdir said:
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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how do u refund custom fees, is it the HK or Indian version?
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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

Ordered OP7P from oneplus website directly. What version should I expect to recviece?

Title says it all, ordered from One Plus and it shipped from New Jersey. I use T-Mobile but don't think I specifically ordered a t-mobile variant? I am assuming I will get a compatible phone? What models support t-mobile USA. Phone will be here today. Feel silly asking after the fact.
Thanks for reading.

SpyFi said:
Title says it all, ordered from One Plus and it shipped from New Jersey. I use T-Mobile but don't think I specifically ordered a t-mobile variant? I am assuming I will get a compatible phone? What models support t-mobile USA. Phone will be here today. Feel silly asking after the fact.
Thanks for reading.
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I am a T-Mobile user as well. You will get the international unlocked version. It will work on any carrier and has dual SIM.
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Model GM1917

Very cool, thanks!

North America Ota.zip?

does anybody have Ota for unlocked North America 8T KB05AA they can upload?
thx in advance

freddienuxx said:
does anybody have Ota for unlocked North America 8T KB05AA they can upload?
thx in advance
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Never was released, Use the EU version. Works fine.

FullOfHell said:
Never was released, Use the EU version. Works fine.
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I tried flashing through settings and it wouldn't finish Got to 80% and stopped, I wiped cache and tried again and it won't even start! It stays at 0%!

FullOfHell said:
Never was released, Use the EU version. Works fine.
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do still have all Radio bands intact? like 5 bands etc?
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freddienuxx said:
do still have all Radio bands intact? like 5 bands etc?
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Got stuck at 93%, last time it got stuck at 80%! Were you able to flash?

DanDroidOS said:
Got stuck at 93%, last time it got stuck at 80%! Were you able to flash?
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Exact same experience....

DanDroidOS said:
Got stuck at 93%, last time it got stuck at 80%! Were you able to flash?
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I actually have TMobile variant 8t. I'm hoping someone can pull unlock one North america/KBO5AA
so we can convert from T-Mobile to North America unlocked

freddienuxx said:
do still have all Radio bands intact? like 5 bands etc?
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Yes same phone..

freddienuxx said:
I actually have TMobile variant 8t. I'm hoping someone can pull unlock one North america/KBO5AA
so we can convert from T-Mobile to North America unlocked
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I'm hoping the same as well. I'm ready to convert this phone.
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I got tired of T-Mobiles mess. Got 6t from tmo. 7t, and 8t from Oneplus.

OuncE718 said:
I'm hoping the same as well. I'm ready to convert this phone.
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here here lol

They won't do **** luka that to apple cause they apple won't let them... We paid the same as everybody else but we are getting ****ty updates schedule well no updates really

badpanda said:
They won't do **** luka that to apple cause they apple won't let them... We paid the same as everybody else but we are getting ****ty updates schedule well no updates really
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What the heck are you talking about, the phone is great, battery is great (81% left after busy day), speed is blazing, camera is great, little to know issues (gmail freezes and no swipe down to answer) - surely not worth crying about and from what I read the update has no significant value - return your phone if you are so displeased with OnePlus.

acole10000 said:
What the heck are you talking about, the phone is great, battery is great (81% left after busy day), speed is blazing, camera is great, little to know issues (gmail freezes and no swipe down to answer) - surely not worth crying about and from what I read the update has no significant value - return your phone if you are so displeased with OnePlus.
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I'm glad you are happy with your device.
I'm not. so simply respect that, I don't agree with you and you just need to learn to respect that as well.
Each mind is different...
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And just to clarify I'm not "displeased with oneplus, I am however displeased on how tmobile dictates how oneplus pushes updates to their 8t. I think I was very clear about that. This all politics and fine print between oneplus and t-mobile...

Why do people want to switch to EU version?

badpanda said:
I'm glad you are happy with your device.
I'm not. so simply respect that, I don't agree with you and you just need to learn to respect that as well.
Each mind is different...
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And just to clarify I'm not "displeased with oneplus, I am however displeased on how tmobile dictates how oneplus pushes updates to their 8t. I think I was very clear about that. This all politics and fine print between oneplus and t-mobile...
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That is a T-Mobile problem...not OnePlus! For whatever reason you chose to purchase the T-Mobile version of the phone along with all the consequences. I haven't purchased a phone through a carrier since unlocked phones became available. So you only have yourself to blame. I too wonder why it is taking so long for the unlocked phones to receive the last few updates...but then again I'm happy that my phone is working great...and let all the other countries be the beta testers and squash the bugs...then they can release a truly stable version for me!

jaseman said:
That is a T-Mobile problem...not OnePlus! For whatever reason you chose to purchase the T-Mobile version of the phone along with all the consequences. I haven't purchased a phone through a carrier since unlocked phones became available. So you only have yourself to blame. I too wonder why it is taking so long for the unlocked phones to receive the last few updates...but then again I'm happy that my phone is working great...and let all the other countries be the beta testers and squash the bugs...then they can release a truly stable version for me!
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Probably due to the US - China tensions

I purchased the phone through OnePlus I have service with T-Mobile .......is the phone already unlocked ?

hawk2018 said:
I purchased the phone through OnePlus I have service with T-Mobile .......is the phone already unlocked ?
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Yes since you bought it straight from the source

Bewildered Wolf said:
Why do people want to switch to EU version?
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Because we have full zips for Euro and OTAs will actually work. Converting to global would require the same reserve.img dumping as T-Mobile variants and break OTAs without tons of effort. Global will hopefully use OnePlus servers for the next OTA.
For now, converting to Euro is best for most 8T variants. Modem works perfectly with whatever bands your phone's hardware support.