LG H930DS - is it possible to change region? - LG V30 Questions & Answers

I have bought a H930DS in Denmark. It's parallel import.... from Hong Kong i think.
There is no officiel Europe or Nordic firmware on the LG firmware site for this model.
Is it possible to change region any way?
Right now i don't get VoltE og WiFi calling even though i know my provider supports it.

Doelpher said:
I have bought a H930DS in Denmark. It's parallel import.... from Hong Kong i think.
There is no officiel Europe or Nordic firmware on the LG firmware site for this model.
Is it possible to change region any way?
Right now i don't get VoltE og WiFi calling even though i know my provider supports it.
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Yes, you can flash India DS firmware over Hong Kong DS firmware. At least in India, it let those users get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling by changing the region of their H930DS:
spacebar2011 said:
India and HK are both global GSM regions. The bands are the same, just like Europe.
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spacebar2011 said:
Okay.. I bring good news! You can definitely flash any KDZ as long as the model number is exactly the same. I flashed the HK Reginal kdz on my H930DS from India and I now have working VoLTE and VoWiFi.
In short, get the CORRECT kdz of the desired region for your model number, use LGUP, Upgrade option, and let it do its thing. Simple. This keeps the device official and under warranty.
PS - Please backup all data before doing this. Even though it is just an upgrade, play it safe. Just in case!
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Doelpher said:
I have bought a H930DS in Denmark. It's parallel import.... from Hong Kong i think.
There is no officiel Europe or Nordic firmware on the LG firmware site for this model.
Is it possible to change region any way?
Right now i don't get VoltE og WiFi calling even though i know my provider supports it.
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If you're still within 14 day return period I suggest you do that and get the H930 version.
Here you can get it for 598 EUR (including shipping to Denmark) which is ~4500 DKK so 25% cheaper than you can get it locally.

Warranty?
Doelpher said:
I have bought a H930DS in Denmark. It's parallel import.... from Hong Kong i think.
There is no officiel Europe or Nordic firmware on the LG firmware site for this model.
Is it possible to change region any way?
Right now i don't get VoltE og WiFi calling even though i know my provider supports it.
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Hi,
I am planning to get a V30+ H930DS via import from HK to India. I am concerned about the warranty cover. If in case my device misbehaves or I drop it and break the glass build, then will LG India (from my home country) cover it under warranty or will I need to get it serviced from LG HK?

makk4096 said:
Hi,
I am planning to get a V30+ H930DS via import from HK to India. I am concerned about the warranty cover. If in case my device misbehaves or I drop it and break the glass build, then will LG India (from my home country) cover it under warranty or will I need to get it serviced from LG HK?
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I would guess Hong Kong, just to dissuade you from doing that. If you live in India, they probably want you to buy Indian variant.
Is the H930DS a lot less expensive in Hong Kong than India? I know the regular V30+ was very underpriced at launch in India.
Sent from my official open market LG US998 V30+

ChazzMatt said:
I would guess Hong Kong, just to dissuade you from doing that. If you live in India, they probably want you to buy Indian variant.
Is the H930DS a lot less expensive in Hong Kong than India? I know the regular V30+ was very underpriced at launch in India.
Sent from my official open market LG US998 V30+
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I came across an offer at www.mobizkart.com where the cost of H930DS is roughly 25k INR whereas in India it is 45k INR. Quite tempted. But my concern is the warranty. Also, the device comes with B&O headphones as well. Unsure of what should I do.

ChazzMatt said:
Yes, you can flash India DS firmware over Hong Kong DS firmware. At least in India, it let those users get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling by changing the region of their H930DS:
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Tried it now, but unfortunately it does not result in working VoltE in Denmark. I guess the regional firmware versions contain specific carrier information needed to get VoltE in the region.

Not sure about Denmark, sorry, but in France and in UK (if I believe some british contributors), even if your smartphone (that's not LG related) and firmware supports VoltE, you won't get VoltE.
It will only work with a compatible device with your specific carrier firmware/software... Those versions are only sold by carriers, of course. Not sure it's the case in Denmark, though...

I have installed the latest european Oreo firmware for H930 on my H930DS. Its possible if you want Oreo.
Instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/h930-lg-v30-european-market-h930-t3779076/

Doelpher said:
I have installed the latest european Oreo firmware for H930 on my H930DS. Its possible if you want Oreo.
Instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/h930-lg-v30-european-market-h930-t3779076/
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Yeah, a couple of days ago we found out all H930DS can flash the open market European H930 Oreo KDZ. Amazing.

Did anyone actually manage to flash it on the H930D variant (UAE)?
I need my phone functioning in the next week or so, so I'm unable to experiment right now.

Can you tell me if installing this on my H930DS would compromise dual sim functionality? Thanks.
Inviato dal mio LG-H930 utilizzando Tapatalk

alekos panagulis said:
Can you tell me if installing this on my H930DS would compromise dual sim functionality? Thanks.
Inviato dal mio LG-H930 utilizzando Tapatalk
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Depends on how you are using the dual SIM. Are you using to get calls on one, but data off the other or calls on both?
How to use dual SIM on H930DS with H930v20d and no 2G network
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/how-to-dual-sim-h930ds-h930v20d-2g-t3780609
Read that and if you have any questions, you can ask that guy.

ChazzMatt said:
Depends on how you are using the dual SIM. Are you using to get calls on one, but data off the other or calls on both?
How to use dual SIM on H930DS with H930v20d and no 2G network
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/how-to-dual-sim-h930ds-h930v20d-2g-t3780609
Read that and if you have any questions, you can ask that guy.
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Data mostly on second sim and calls on both!

ChazzMatt said:
Depends on how you are using the dual SIM. Are you using to get calls on one, but data off the other or calls on both?
How to use dual SIM on H930DS with H930v20d and no 2G network
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/how-to-dual-sim-h930ds-h930v20d-2g-t3780609
Read that and if you have any questions, you can ask that guy.
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If i dont use the second sim ..
Any problem with 1sim ?
Is it works fine in both ? Data & calls ?

HuEx said:
If i dont use the second sim ..
Any problem with 1sim ?
Is it works fine in both ? Data & calls ?
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No problem with one SIM.

ChazzMatt said:
No problem with one SIM.
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ThanK u So Much ..
Dloading Now 73% ..
When The DS oreo out .. In My case as i a G6 User ..
Dirty flash Via LG UP and everything will be okay for SIM 2
Right ?

HuEx said:
ThanK u So Much ..
Dloading Now 73% ..
When The DS oreo out .. In My case as i a G6 User ..
Dirty flash Via LG UP and everything will be okay for SIM 2
Right ?
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I can't vouch for anything with the G6, you'll have to take that risk. I was answering for the H930DS vs H930 for just one SIM. Many people don't even use the 2nd SIM card anyway and the first one works fine on H930.
For those that need both SIM cards, they can flash the newer Hong Kong H930DS Oreo KDZ.
Flashing out of region KDZ may prevent VoLTE from working. India users in particular seem to have that problem. Most people don't NEED VoLTE (on GSM/HSPA/LTE carriers) but Jio carrier in India is different. All they have are LTE bands.

ChazzMatt said:
I can't vouch for anything with the G6, you'll have to take that risk. I was answering for the H930DS vs H930 for just one SIM. Many people don't even use the 2nd SIM card anyway and the first one works fine on H930.
For those that need both SIM cards, they can flash the newer Hong Kong H930DS Oreo KDZ.
Flashing out of region KDZ may prevent VoLTE from working. India users in particular seem to have that problem. Most people don't NEED VoLTE (on GSM/HSPA/LTE carriers) but Jio carrier in India is different. All they have are LTE bands.
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oki Now i dont have signal on My SIM 1 any ideas ?
Mine G6 H870DS ..

Hi, still waiting for my H930DS to play with...
Checking the link in #13, am I correct that the update kdz for these LG phones is one file for single and dual sim?
I think I have been reading these threads wrong
Coming from HTC, they were 2 completely seperate update files and a big no-no to try to flash the wrong one on the wrong phone.
"H93020d_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0326.kdz
2.94GB
For H930, H930G, H930DS.
This will NOT unlock your bootloader if your phone is not already eligible on the LG Developer Bootloader Unlock website. It will only give you stock LG Oreo.
DOWNLOAD LINKS:"

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Does anyone know he model numbers for the variants yet?

I'm interested in the straight up, non-carrier version of the North American model of the LG G5. Not the carrier version, that will surely come pre-loaded with useless carrier apps. I made that mistake with the Galaxy S6 last year, and yeah I got my free year of Netflix, at the cost of my sanity dealing with invasive pre-loaded apps.
This year I want to buy a LG G5 in it's simplified glory, unlocked.
Does anyone know specifically where I can buy what I'm looking for? I don't want to buy a random G5 on eBay, and then have it turn out to be like a T mobile version or something.
B&H is advertising an unlocked North America LG G5 (model: RS988) on their site: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1239314-REG/lg_lgrs988_ausasv_g5_h850_32gb_smartphone.html
One caveat, they state that the phone's hardware supports North American carriers' GSM and CDMA networks, but they also state that its up to the carrier to allow activation of the device on their networks. Just because it supports Verizon's LTE bands and CDMA, doesn't mean they will let you use it.
Also, it's too early to tell whether or not the bootloader will be unlockable, which is a requirement to get root on Android 6.0/Marshmallow.
Canadian Model H831
LG website shows Canadian model: LGH831
Att us - h820
this is one thing I hate about LG, there is so many different models. Why cant they just slim the models?
billybob275 said:
B&H is advertising an unlocked North America LG G5 (model: RS988) on their site: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1239314-REG/lg_lgrs988_ausasv_g5_h850_32gb_smartphone.html
One caveat, they state that the phone's hardware supports North American carriers' GSM and CDMA networks, but they also state that its up to the carrier to allow activation of the device on their networks. Just because it supports Verizon's LTE bands and CDMA, doesn't mean they will let you use it.
Also, it's too early to tell whether or not the bootloader will be unlockable, which is a requirement to get root on Android 6.0/Marshmallow.
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Do you know what the RS988 price is or if B&H accepts PayPal?
Chocolina said:
Do you know what the RS988 price is or if B&H accepts PayPal?
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Sorry, I'm not sure yet. They will probably post it on their site in the next week or so.
billybob275 said:
B&H is advertising an unlocked North America LG G5 (model: RS988) on their site: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1239314-REG/lg_lgrs988_ausasv_g5_h850_32gb_smartphone.html
One caveat, they state that the phone's hardware supports North American carriers' GSM and CDMA networks, but they also state that its up to the carrier to allow activation of the device on their networks. Just because it supports Verizon's LTE bands and CDMA, doesn't mean they will let you use it.
Also, it's too early to tell whether or not the bootloader will be unlockable, which is a requirement to get root on Android 6.0/Marshmallow.
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i hope i can use on a verizon mvno and i also hope that the boot loader will be unlockable.
anyone know if i will be able to take advantage of the pre order deal if you ordered from them?
Verizon G5 = VS987
PROcede said:
Verizon G5 = VS987
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Some models are: F700K/L/S, H820, H830, H831, H850, H860, H868, LS992, US992, RS988 and VS987
Full list of models and bands each phone supports can be found in my "General Thread" here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/info-autos-g5-thread-t3350648
T-Mobile USA is identified as LG-H830.
Does anyone who has a dual SIM version H860 or H860N or any other knows if when using only 1 SIM you have the no SIM icon on top (because of the second SIM empty slot)?
Thanks
gsanches said:
Does anyone who has a dual SIM version H860 or H860N or any other knows if when using only 1 SIM you have the no SIM icon on top (because of the second SIM empty slot)?
Thanks
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I have the H860N. I only use the SIM1 slot and there's no such empty SIM icon at the top.
Sent from my LG-H860 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Not sure if RS988 is equal to US992.

Using unlocked H931 on Mint mobile

Hi,
I've been offered a cheap unlocked refurbed V30 H931 variant and I was wondering if it will work with Mint Mobile (T-mobile) out of the box or if I should flash it with H932? My SIM is already activated and working on my phone, i'll just be swapping it out of my old broken phone and into the V30. Also, I travel to europe a lot (mainly the UK) should I flash a different firmware before I go each time to ensure I have the best radio and can connect to 4G service? My old phone is a UK phone and I don't get US 4G with it irritatingly.
Thanks!
Forsh said:
Hi,
I've been offered a cheap unlocked refurbed V30 H931 variant and I was wondering if it will work with Mint Mobile (T-mobile) out of the box or if I should flash it with H932? My SIM is already activated and working on my phone, i'll just be swapping it out of my old broken phone and into the V30. Also, I travel to europe a lot (mainly the UK) should I flash a different firmware before I go each time to ensure I have the best radio and can connect to 4G service? My old phone is a UK phone and I don't get US 4G with it irritatingly.
Thanks!
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Do NOT flash H932 firmware over anything but H932.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
Do NOT flash H932 firmware over anything but H932.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Is it likely to work with T-mobile/Mint out of the box? Is there anything you would recommend I do to improve signal/performance with T-mobile/mint on the AT&T variant phone?
Forsh said:
Is it likely to work with T-mobile/Mint out of the box? Is there anything you would recommend I do to improve signal/performance with T-mobile/mint on the AT&T variant phone?
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AT&T H931 is locked to AT&T. You'll need to Frankenstein it to carrier unlocked US998. Many are running US998 on T-Mobile.
I'm getting an unlocked 931 tomorrow, and will be trying it on mint mobile. If it's unlocked (as the seller says), I think it will work on t-mo network. It certainly has all the LTE bands needed (except 71 unfortunately).
I'll post back if it works or not.
I can say that the unlocked 931 I got works on mint mobile. The LTE signal isn't very strong but the download speed is good and everything else works fine. Really like the v30, what a nice phone.

LG G8X Sprint - Convert to Canadian (Freedom Mobile)

Hello, I bought an LG G8X from USA (model # LM-G850UM) which has the Sprint firmware on it. Is it possible to convert it to the Canadian firmware and lock the bootloader after flashing it? The goal is to be able to use Wifi calling from Freedom Mobile which is not available with the current firmware. Furthermore, I want to be able to use Google Pay and Netflix if at all possible.
I did not find any links on the net to download the Canadian firmware.
I have the LMG850EMW variant in India and am facing severe issues with JIO on LTE. The network indicator keeps flipping between LTE and LTE+. I have not seen an update since March 24th. This phone has given me the worst experience so far. Unfortunately this guide seems to only work for single SIM variants.
surajpai said:
I have the LMG850EMW variant in India and am facing severe issues with JIO on LTE. The network indicator keeps flipping between LTE and LTE+. I have not seen an update since March 24th. This phone has given me the worst experience so far. Unfortunately this guide seems to only work for single SIM variants.
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which guide?
asfazrq said:
which guide?
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Oops my bad. Wrong thread.
Do u have sprint firmware in kdz format or tot? I really need it

US version LTE bands

Hi,
I would like to buy this device which has become unavailable in Europe. So I should get an unlocked US version (AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile), I just have no idea what LTE bands they have, nor how it works for updates for these variants.
Thanks to anyone who wants to help this noob
4ngl09669 said:
Hi,
I would like to buy this device which has become unavailable in Europe. So I should get an unlocked US version (AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile), I just have no idea what LTE bands they have, nor how it works for updates for these variants.
Thanks to anyone who wants to help this noob
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Check out this link:. https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=6216
I would imagine your would get updates on the schedule of the service provider that it originally was sold from. Updates from providers are usually behind factory unlocked versions. I would see if I could find one that was an international unlocked version.
scienceguylabs said:
Check out this link:. https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=6216
I would imagine your would get updates on the schedule of the service provider that it originally was sold from. Updates from providers are usually behind factory unlocked versions. I would see if I could find one that was an international unlocked version.
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THX!
The version most similar to the international version is the Canadian, precisely Lmv600tm2x (from what I understand)
4ngl09669 said:
THX!
The version most similar to the international version is the Canadian, precisely Lmv600tm2x (from what I understand)
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It doesn't look like LG released an international model of the phone. I found a few on eBay that started they were unlocked and would work internationally though.
scienceguylabs said:
It doesn't look like LG released an international model of the phone. I found a few on eBay that started they were unlocked and would work internationally though.
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Yes, in fact he did not release them, unfortunately. They are all connected to some telephone operator ... However, the Canadian model has almost all global bands, which (it seems) the US models do not have.

5G doesn't seem to work, will cross flash solve it?

Hi,
I bought a used LG V60 (LM-V600TM) , I believe this is T-Mobile unit.
I live in Malaysia and 5G doesn't seem to work with this phone (My bad for not doing research before buying),
will cross flash solve this issue? If it does, which firmware do I choose to cross flash?
KL1516 said:
Hi,
I bought a used LG V60 (LM-V600TM) , I believe this is T-Mobile unit.
I live in Malaysia and 5G doesn't seem to work with this phone (My bad for not doing research before buying),
will cross flash solve this issue? If it does, which firmware do I choose to cross flash?
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no as those 5G is USA frequency bands and doubt your carrier in malasia uses those frequencies and for the V60 crossflashing will not unlock any frequency bands associated with that crossflashed rom.

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