yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G3 General] c0mmando:
Haha it might have been stolen when further purchased by my mate. Its IMEI seems fine its only the antivirus feature that's bugging me.
[G3 General] radicalisto:
Use the default av pass.. It's 0000 iirc... Unless the original owner changed it ofc
[G3 General] c0mmando:
Won't work. Guys any other suggestions ?
[G3 General] trickie69r:
Have you tried TOT file method? Just a guess.
[G3 General] c0mmando:
Could you elaborate or send me a link with a tutorial bro ? I dont really know what it is but thanks for help
[G3 General] trickie69r:
Try here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2799647/

Or: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
[G3 General] c0mmando:
I cant access the download mode because the kill switch is blocking it :/ but thanks anyway.
[G3 General] dan_hin:
I've sent back 2 g3s in the past 3 months due to cracks near the mic and ir port, you need that warranty.
[G3 General] gsw5700:
I got one of the first 32gb D855 models from handtec, they replaced it with no issues when I got a hairline crack.
[G3 General] valamihir:
LG G3 D855 Hong Kong

Guys, I am sorry if this has been posted before, but im a new member and I just wanted to know whether or not the LG G3 D855 hong kong version is compatible with the lte services in U.K. If not, is there any way I can connect to it? Thank you for your help. :)
[G3 General] drich290195:
Hi guys sorry for such a newbie post and a massive thread so I'm not seeing the answers to my questions , they are as follows.

I have a vodafone branded G3 if i put the generic UK firmware on this without rooting just flash the firmware will i receive OTA updates?

Or does it have to be the vodafone firmware that came on the phone to get OTA updates?

Im guessing if i root i won't get any OTA but I'm not bothered about rooting.

Also is there a security flag that needs reseting after flashing like there is on the samsungs?

Sorry for such newbie questions i just want to flash the vodafone rubbish of and keep OTA updates and can't seem to find definitive answers.

One last question. If i did put Stock UK firmware on and did receive OTA updates would these come from Vodafone or would they be generic?

On a side not is it easy to go back to the vodafone firmware do i need to make a backup or can i get this from vodafone?

And finally if I do install a stock ROM and not root even if it won't update OTA will it update that version through the PC sync software. So many questions thanks guys

Many thanks again guys great community.
[G3 General] stinkypoo:
Got a G3 coming tomorrow from O2 on the refresh tariff refurb device works out at £192 when paid of the day I receive it happy Days
[G3 General] jah:
See if the ideas here will help you http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2850513
[G3 General] valamihir:
thanks but I got my problem sorted, I ordered a new sim from my provider and 4g works fine now. I dont know how it was an issue in the first place, since my previous sim was 4g ready, it got me worried. For what its worth, I can confirm that my LG g3 D855 with hong kong firmware can run 4g just fine in the Uk on giffgaff, thanks for everyone's help tho, I know I can always count on this website :)
[G3 General] gavinfabl:
Just compiled my 31 part review of the LG G3 if it helps anyone - https://gavinsgadgets.wordpress.com/2014/11/23/lg-g3-huge-31-part-review/
[G3 General] Bert.C:
Just got my G3 so will be around these parts of the forum now. Great device even though I haven't really had time to use it properly yet.
[G3 General] p70shooter:
Welcome. I have had it since launch pretty much and I still love it. Haven't loved the development but that's all history now and we are roms a plenty :)
[G3 General] DT39:
I flashed my UK G3 with lolilpop yesterday and it's working great much more fluid even with all apps loaded back on.

I used the lg flash tool and the official android 5 polish lg kdz version v19h-eur-xx so still stock no root all works great.

So if you cant wait for the ota go for it and flash away!
[G3 General] drich290195:
Will that update OTA in future mate
[G3 General] juansavage:
Same here

Hi, all!

I updated my mobile yesterday and the only issue I found is that when I am listening to my music the player stops playing now and then. Tried to play with a different player (PlayerPro) and it didn't help.

I was thinking about downgrading to the last stock FW, but I am curious if I will get OTA's update in the future with this FW
[G3 General] psp888:
just got a lollipop update from LG UK twitter, apparently it's out in the new few days

sorry no idea how to embed the tweet into here. but this is what they said.

"The G3 update schedule varies across networks but should be rolling out in the next few days! :)"
[G3 General] GuyInTheCorner:
just made my day
[G3 General] drich290195:
Just got it as well
[G3 General] adamelphick:
The update or message?
[G3 General] psp888:
o2 are saying it could be out in the next few days too

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Android-Devices-Samsung-HTC-Sony/Lollipop-coming-to-LG-G3-Soon/td-p/827391
[G3 General] labpedro:
Lets see how many eons three will take to release it ;)

Wibble Bibble
[G3 General] adamelphick:
I how they aren't too slow I'm on three!

Although as my phone is unlocked and not branded as i bought it direct from Handtec am i even reliant on the network?
[G3 General] drich290195:
Just got vodafone update

https://app.box.com/s/paaz3cna3ew8ktt31lej
[G3 General] adamelphick:
Woohoo it's started
[G3 General] MrNutt:
I doubt it will be better than S3v3N's AndroidNOW ROM
[G3 General] drich290195:
None of the new buttons have carried over
[G3 General] Neurom707:
Does anyone on 02uk have terrible signal sometimes
[G3 General] adamelphick:
Just got the update this morning in UK. I have an unlocked/unbranded phone from Handtec (European phone) - and anm on Three.

Had an issue with Google Play Services moaning about being updated but no update showing... then a restart or two and it's update kicked in ......

So far so good - not sure I like the new sliding tiles on the notification area!
[G3 General] GuyInTheCorner:
Thoroughly impressed with LG UK's customer support. Called them yesterday regarding the well documented crack on the IR Blaster (not the one on the rear used for the camera, that isn't covered by the warranty) & bottom microphone, they gave me a call back today saying they'll do a hotswap for me! 10/10 LG, on par with Apple there. Got connected
[G3 General] maschenazi:
G3 D855 UK unbranded installing v20E update now :)
[G3 General] GuyInTheCorner:
Unbranded, Unlocked UK G3 (D855) just got the update now. Seems odd that it was pushed out 12 days ago (timestamp on upstate says "03 DEC 2014" as shown in screenshot) but hey, its an update.

Shame I can't install it :'(

Also, for reference I'm using a Three SIM
[G3 General] strandimranger:
D855 32GB Asian model in the UK

Can I just ask, did your phone have 4g working straight out of the box? I have just received a phone from a company I thought was based in the uk, but it turns out that my software version is 'V10k-SEA-XX' which suggests it was intended for Asian market maybe? Anyway, it doesn't seem to have a 4G option and I'm not sure it will update to Lollipop an whether that would even resolve the issue!! If anybody out there has managed to get this type of handset working properly in the uk, and updated to lollipop please let me know.

The ideal scenario would be for the phone to adopt a eoropean identity, be able to accept lollipop OTA and also remain un-rooted so that the sky go app will work!

All these issues are deliberate and ridiculous!

Thanks
[G3 General] scgf:
Can anyone who has received an OTA update in the UK post a screenshot of their Software Info screen please. I flashed the 20E update manually and want to see if I have the same version on my phone as the OTA update.

Cheers.
[G3 General] GuyInTheCorner:
Check the model number. D855 is the international version. It does seem like you're using another variant (400K/S?) of the G3, which probably explains why 4G doesn't work. Getting spotty 4G coverage in the Slough area but that's cause of Three's implementation of 4G isn't complete here yet.

EDIT: 4G worked flawlessly out of the box for me

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Check the LGG3 reddit, a few screenshots have been posted
[G3 General] scgf:
I follow the LG G3 Reddit but can't see any software info screenshots, just the notification of an update screen. Do you have a link to a software info screenshot, please?
[G3 General] GuyInTheCorner:
Unfortunately I'm in school at the moment, and I can't link it on my phone cause I don't have any mobile data left to access reddit (school blocked reddit :/)
[G3 General] N_Face:
How did you flashed manually? Where can I find 20E stock Rom?
[G3 General] scgf:
The 20E ROM is in here http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/general/firmware-lg-d85520e00-t2970603

You need to download the LG FlashTool - search for it on xda - and it's simply a case of shutting down your phone and restarting it by holding the vol up button and plugging in the USB cable. The G3 goes into firmware update mode. In the FlahTool you select CSE flash to wipe your device. Point it to the firmware kdz file you downloaded.

Flash Tool is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
[G3 General] GuyInTheCorner:
Happy to report that 20E is smooth as butter
[G3 General] FatherD:
Got 20e using the LG suite.
[G3 General] ram11:
Am on O2 on G3 and still on 4.4.2
[G3 General] nk7600:
Looks like Three branded G3's are now receiving the update as i got this :)
[G3 General] trickie69r:
Yep, just received mine on 3 UK LG G3 16GB

http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWD9W6AE020CA78B1DA04FM/D85520e_00.kdz
[G3 General] palexr:
Yep, same here. On three with a rooted phone. I thought root prevented OTAs? If not, I'm guessing installing the update will remove root and TWRP?
[G3 General] labpedro:
Woop, just checked and got the update notification...scared now :)
[G3 General] N_Face:
Instagram keep crashing for me after installing this, any ideas?
[G3 General] trickie69r:
Wait for Instagram to be updated.
[G3 General] N_Face:
I have the new updated Instagram still the same
[G3 General] beastobadness:
Hello folks. Can someone else clarify the problems I am getting?

Brand new sim free UK phone here, as soon as I switched the phone on and set it up, it immediately updated to 5.0. So I was thinking "that was quick".

Anyways my question is...is any one else getting the WiFi connection slow down issue because when I use my EE data connection it is blazingly fast but with WiFi I need to open a page sometimes it loads quick, and sometimes I need to go and make a coffee??
[G3 General] PabsTheGeek:
New LG G3 owner here and back to Android after 3 years being away (on iOS and WP8.1) Loving it so far, except can't uninstall McAfee :( although I did stop McAfee from being an admin and uninstalled the family protection. Upgraded to 5.0 when I got the phone and seems to be running OK.

I had flakey WiFi speeds, but think my router needed rebooting as it wasn't the only device. Some downloads did stall and a reboot of the phone fixed that, but will keep an eye on it :)
[G3 General] beastobadness:
Yeah I already tried that with a whole bunch of other stuff. Unfortunately my limited data is taking a bashing so I think a downgrade back to KK is on the cards! Having a stable WiFi connection is much more important than having lollipop to me? and waiting for 5.1 is just too far on the distance!!
[G3 General] ClownShoes:
Morning all, I'm on Three and I woke up to discover the Lollipop update is available OTA, however I really don't want to lose root as too many apps I use rely on it.

I'm just wondering what my best solution to update to Lollipop with root is?

I presume there is no way of doing this, without loosing all of my existing apps and settings and starting again?

Thanks :)
[G3 General] labpedro:
Anyone had an issue with the LED not flashing after the upgrade to Lollipop? When i plug the charger in the LED lights up orange, and when full it goes green however i cannot seem to get any other notifications (facebook, whatsapp etc :()

Ive had a poke around in the settings etc but cant seem to see if im missing something?
[G3 General] Kashif Hashmi:
Do i need to unroot before OTA lollipop update?? (Rooted by stump root)

Sent from my LG-D855
[G3 General] p70shooter:
Most probably. Try it and find out.
[G3 General] scgf:
I flashed the 20e ROM manually and in the process wiped everything and did a clean install. I have had zero issues and good battery life. Those who have reported problems seen to be the ones who did an OTA update - too much KitKat baggage left on the phone which I believe is causing the issues.

At this stage I recommend you do a factory reset which should help - you will lose your data but will then start from a clean Lollipop base. As long as your phone is set to backup to Google you will be back up and running pretty quickly and your apps will auto download.
[G3 General] beastobadness:
Hello again, just a quick update on my slow WiFi connection with my router.

I found a 'shot in the dark' conversation about ARP binding so I gave it a try and good news, it seems to have solved my issue. It seems my tp link router has problems resolving my IP and MAC for my g3 or maybe the ARP cache was messed up. Obviously I am still testing but after 24hrs of a stable connection I am quite impressed!

I now feel like my phone is finally enjoyable and lollipop is very good. Very impressed with the standby battery life and getting around 6hrs SOT, obviously there is the odd app crash and some won't even open but for now I can live with that?
[G3 General] Will_Xda:
Hi guy's looking to get a G3 or M8, both are same price contract on Virgin & Vodafone.

G3 looks really nice, but should I get M8 instead ?
[G3 General] M1K3E:
recently upgraded to the G3 on vodafone uk and i also have terrible signal in areas where i had no issues on other phone. been trying to find a solution to improve signal quality. Have you managed to solve your problem with bad signal?
[G3 General] p70shooter:
This is a g3 forum, we might be a bit biased. Put the 2 phones side by side and unless your blind there is only one phone your gonna pick :)
[G3 General] chi_heng:
If you want better (higher resolution) screen, better camera with snappier focus, G3 is the phone for you.

If you want better sound and media playback, M8 trumps G3 in this area.

I love M8's metallic built but the rounded edges make it too slippery for me to hold.
[G3 General] qwerty1q:
3UK anyone got Lollipop OTA?
[G3 General] labpedro:
Yep, it's been available for weeks now
[G3 General] qwerty1q:
Hmm why mine is not upgrading?
[G3 General] labpedro:
Have you gone into the software update and checked for updates. I had to do that as it didn't appear straight away
[G3 General] jbak98:
No they are not. Hence why I think I may have started a trend in buying from amazon.de! Just wish they would give us a date. Looking like 26th though if the Danish websites are correct!
[G3 General] htc6500uk:
I thought I started it!

If you find my post useful, a click on the 'thanks' is appreciated.
[G3 General] surfer1000:
Blimey quick view case in UK £35, that's a bit rich!
[G3 General] evak2979:
Does not look one can order from amazon.de anymore either !

UK address not accepted :(
[G3 General] Lennyuk:
matches the price of similar cases for the other flagship devices.
[G3 General] surfer1000:
Does anyone know if I buy a "normal" leather case for this thing if the wireless charging will still work through the case?
[G3 General] daleski75:
Noticed that as well but you can get the 2/16 version for £459.99 from www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk though if that helps.
[G3 General] evak2979:
Sounds sensible, but I wonder as to how future proof 2 gigs of ram would be :(
[G3 General] daleski75:
By the time 2Gb is not enough phones will come with 4Gb as standard I reckon and LG have said the OS is optimised to run on 2Gb so it should be a non-issue.
[G3 General] evak2979:
I am torn between waiting and seeing if Amazon.de restarts their offer, or not...But thanks,I may resort to this model in the end.
[G3 General] daleski75:
You could always pre-order it from the UK and then keep an eye on amazon.de to see if they offer it to the UK again so at least that way you are guaranteed to get at least one version by the time it's out.
[G3 General] evak2979:
There is also this :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New...22293?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item2c84f6b735

but it's the warranty and the custom roming that have me concerned about the Korean version...
[G3 General] surfer1000:
Yeah and the Korean version comes with a spare battery!
[G3 General] evak2979:
Yeah, this I know.

but warranty + roms? plus all the Korean bloat which would sort of require rooting - therefore there goes the warranty..SO many things to think of that are concerning :(
[G3 General] daleski75:
This was posted earlier not sure if it's an option for you?

http://www.bol.com/nl/p/lg-d855-g3-32gb-metallic-black/9200000028583091/
[G3 General] evak2979:
This is awesome!

Do you know if they are trustworthy?
[G3 General] daleski75:
No idea to be honest sorry.
[G3 General] evak2979:
Nothing to be sorry about you've been more than helpful so far.
[G3 General] turt:
Bol.com is trustworthy, they are an Amazon equivalent in NL.
[G3 General] GoldfishTX:
I really hope that they just haven't fully updated the site. They will disapoint quite a few people by not bringing the 3/32 to the UK.
[G3 General] qwerty1q:
Yes. Several times....and I'm stuck with v10l
[G3 General] Neurom707:
Mine got better by flashing the latest modem but i would try different modems from 5.0 and KK and to see whats best my signal is much better with 20E modem
[G3 General] labpedro:
I've noticed that now on lollipop I lose my data connection whilst at home, when I didn't whilst on kk. I just thought it was the network but looks like I have the same issue as others. Wi-Fi works fine with no issues, just the data connection says no service :(
[G3 General] M1K3E:
Thanks for the reply.[emoji106] Will give it a try.
[G3 General] DT39:
Just had a ota to 20f dated 22dec can't be much i think as it was only 12mb ☺
[G3 General] Allonewordinuk:
Can i pick your brains on QI charging

I have posted this elsewhere but most folks seem to be US based on this subject from my reading so far.

I have the Otterbox Defender case and have tried the Nokia DT-910 but it would only slow charge with the case on, once removed it wirelessly charged without issues, so it seems my Otterbox is the problem, does anyone here (in the UK) run the Otterbox Defender and QI charging, if so can you let me know what charger you are using please.

All1
[G3 General] DT39:
Hi,

Any case that adds distance between the charging pad will effect qi charging I have a cruzerlite case on my g3 that is maybe about 2mm thickness but it still only just works on my qi charger with the case on!
[G3 General] Allonewordinuk:
Thanks for the reply DT39, well i have been doing some reading at Amazon tonight and bit the bullet and bought about a dozen different ones to play with some were quoting 8mm as a distance so hopefully one of them will work, otherise this is looking like a no brainer for me which is a real shame.

All1
[G3 General] John_grief:
I got my 3 network g3 this week and was gutted to find even though I kept checking about 10 times a day on the update page nothing was happening.

So I got myself on the PC, went to lg website g3 support page, grabbed the drivers and the update tool, and bingo lollipop!

Lovin it so far!
[G3 General] Allonewordinuk:
Ear Canel Headphones with mic support

Hi I have read the main headphones thread and most of the links point to US based stuff, I was wondering what guys and girls in the UK are using for headphones that have mic/play and volume support, i like to use in ear canel versions, I have been using Sennheiser CX500's for ages now but of course these have no mic support, i don't want to spend over £100 if i can help it.

All1
[G3 General] laflamablanca11:
What's wrong with the headphones that come with the actual phone? Unless of course you mentioned you lost or broke them in a previous post in which case I apologise for not digging through this thread
[G3 General] juniper1982:
Hi all,

Probably covered here, but I can't find the answer.

I like many of you want the 32gb version and there is a vendor on ebay selling it for cheap (290 pounds). I am in the UK. The vendor claims it comes with a "european wide" two year warranty, yet I phoned LG UK and they said they only support phones bought in the UK. LG UK said that if I have the IMEI number they would tell me if they support it (probably no).

Out of curiosity, what's stopping me from buying the phone from Germany and sending it to LG Germany if I need to make a warranty claim? I assume that LG Germany would happily honour this arrangement. This is the EU, so there should be no import duties either way (the glory of the EU!). I guess there is the language issue, but worst case scenario I have a german friend to write emails and phone.

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By the way, just thought I would ask, have they released a 32gb version for the UK market yet? A lot of vendors (on ebay) are in the UK and sell the 32gb version and say it comes with a manufacturer's warranty.
[G3 General] ASD007:
I'm already sending mine to Amazon Germany where I bought my phone due to signal dropping problems on Vodafone UK. They said they will send me a replacement then I need to send back the faulty phone, if it is actually a fault in the phone.
[G3 General] juniper1982:
The vendor I want to buy from in Germany claims the phone comes with an LG warranty. So I assume it's LG DE.
[G3 General] trickie69r:
3 UK 20F now available: http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWDBZXYE02MNAYZ360B19WX/D85520f_00.kdz
[G3 General] bate1766:
So is there any way I can get my 16gb d855 from three, back to its stock and unrooted state? I've tried to find the software but can't all I have is some bloatware filled European version with the French Orange software
[G3 General] beastobadness:
I don't usually call my fellow forum members lazy but if you look at the post above your own, the latest three lollipop stock .kdz is in plain sight.

And a simple forum search would have shown a result like this...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2785089

[Guide] LG G3 Stock Firmware (Go Back to Stock)

...which may I add is stickied right at the top of this 'general' sub forum in all its useful textful glory!!
[G3 General] bate1766:
Sorry, I apologize, I guess I didn't really explain my situation very well, the problem was actually having was trying to find a non kdz file, so the other way using a .TOT, but I have managed to fix it now :) thanks
[G3 General] aeroflott:
I have a question about this. I'm on the three network. Is there anything stopping me from using the "UK OPEN" rom from this guide? I'm assuming the "open" rom would be cleaner than the three rom?
[G3 General] p70shooter:
Yep that should be fine and like you say it will get rid of the 3 bloat. When I was on stock I was running on a hong kong kdz for a while so another uk one is ok.
[G3 General] aeroflott:
Thanks for that. Will have a crack at it today and report back. So it's true to say that I could put any of those kdz files on the G3? Assuming of course they are suitable for my model number D855?
[G3 General] p70shooter:
Yep as long as there for the 855 and the 2/3 gb has to correspond. One works on the other but can't remember which way it is.
[G3 General] aeroflott:
Cool - thanks.

Edit: After some driver issues I got there in the end. I realised the OPEN Rom is for a different model number, so went with the three network rom. One of the three roms listed is for three Italy, but the other has worked just fine.
[G3 General] checasey:
anyone on three know how to get the pinch to change the view of the recent apps working, pinching doesn't do anything on my LG G3?
[G3 General] sabret00the:
That's not available on lollipop.
[G3 General] checasey:
oh really ok thanks man!