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[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] kyero985:
Personally, I'd prefer the P40P and that's not just because it's cheaper and better value depending on how your needs. It's also important to summarize and weigh up the pros and cons for both devices. If you're in the UK with a Exynos CPU, then I'd personally avoid the S20 Ultra altogether due to the hot attention it's been getting for its inferior battery life and CPU performance.

Screen - Samsung (120hz, brighter and higher quality display, no huge pill-shaped punch hole notch)

Battery Life and Charging - Tie IMO (P40P's 5G chipset is more efficient since it has a built-in 5G modem and Huawei tend to be more memory aggressive with closing down background apps). Exynos S20 Ultra isn't as good as the Snapdragon model as it's less power efficient so its chipsets just aren't created equally. Some proof shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63T5lrDivn8

Camera - P40P (doesn't have the auto focus issues, has superior night mode, slightly better zoom, front cameras are one of the best and even though the wide angle has a smaller field of view, it's a far bigger sensor which lets lets you capture better detailed shots)

Software - Samsung (as Huawei are banned from Google Play Services but you can still sideload most of the apps you need)

Overall aesthetics and design - P40P (mainly down to personal preference but the S20 Ultra is too big and chunky in my opinion and the sleek Frost Silver back, along with the smaller and tidier rear camera bump makes it a winner for me in the attractiveness department)
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
Yes it is a dilemma but thats pretty much my conclusion as well on them both if only three had the oppo x2 find pro [emoji848]
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] kyero985:
The OPPO Find X2 Pro is very similar to the OnePlus 8 Pro though. They have near identical camera specifications (same main sensor), battery size and screen.

I see it as an overpriced version of a OP8P and with inferior software updates since OnePlus are better at releasing new firmware regularly than both Oppo and Samsung. I wouldn't consider it.
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
Oh I best un cancel my canceld p40 pro exchange then lol [emoji38]
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] kyero985:
If you're purely after a flexible and strong camera performance across all lens and don't mind losing Google Play Services, the P40 Pro is almost impossible to beat in my opinion. The latest .131 firmware update that just came through about a week ago further improves its shooting performance and it can now take macro shots to an extent (I've posted a few other photos in another thread).

The S20 Ultra with its Exynos chipset is just not worth it. Every user has complained of auto focus issues, poor battery life versus its Snapdragon variant and the price tag has set a lot of expectations for perfection which Samsung couldn't deliver (there's a reason why the S20 series sold 50% less than the S10 series and petitions were started demanding Samsung to answer why they separated these two chipsets across various regions) - I'm not against Samsung but this is a sign that there's problems with this phone. The autofocus issues and its inability to take close-up shots are supposedly being fixed in the Note 20+ though.

The OnePlus 8 Pro on the other hand is the best all-rounder I'd say and I'd choose it over the S20 Ultra any day because the screen is just as good as the S20U, has Snapdragon 865 and not the Exynos and is regularly updated with new firmware (a friend of mine coming from the P30 Pro said it was a nice upgrade). It takes great videos too and is amazing value.
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
I've had the 8 pro and wasn't at all impressed tbh camrea wasn't good and battery life and screen issues with greys and black looked wrong and washed out are stick with P40 pro I think it has best camera option that I'm after and battery life and optimization is Stella on Huawei's I can always install my bank app on tablet so not a deal braker tbh to hell with trump hopefully once he's out the ban will be lifted ,
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] kyero985:
OP8P's camera is a solid performer, but it's far from a flagship champion in the photography department in my opinion since the P40P is superior in both hardware and software.

Another reason why The P40P is also great in the battery life department is because there aren't any Google Play Services and other Google-related processes running in the background 24/7. I can disable most of Huawei's app services whenever I want, including their App Store, HiCare, HiSearch and their other apps quickly and easily. Yes, even though the battery capacity is only 4200mAh, Huawei has great RAM management and it's not as bloated anymore with other unwanted apps (at least the global version is pretty clean).
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] Mafiatounes:
I have both the S20U and P40P, i have to say the Huawei is the better device hardware/software wise i u set it up properly HMS/GMS/ICE BOX. I previously had a P30P and i loved it thought i would go Samsung but honestly they are not top of the crop even if the price is.
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] Kotd88:
I'm really into the Hardware and aesthetic of the phone, and I think the P40 Pro is the best on the market in that aspect. It really feels premium and worth the price. It's the perfect size and weight and the materials are top notch. The Samsungs S20's just don't feel their price which is the first thing that lets it down to me (the Note 10's were much better in that respect).

If you have some patience and are good with technology and can side load GMS on the P40 Pro I'd definitely recommend it. It's the first phone out of the recent flagships that I want to keep for the next 12 months.

Another option I'd suggest is the Oppo Find X2 Pro. ColourOS I actually find I prefer to Oxygen OS. The camera is excellent and the phone feels and looks quality.
[Huawei P40 Pro Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
Thanks good to hear , yes had p40 lite briefly had issues getting GMS working on that but alot of the vids aimed at the p40 pro gave up with it in the end , hope to have more success with p40 pro just to be on safe side and to get my Google fix I've also ordered a oneplus 8 12GB green so will have the best of both worlds preferred it over the pro having the p40 pro as main camera phone dont see the point in getting another pro as well Roll on Monday and good buy Ultra [emoji3]
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Questions & Answers] Stativ3:
hey guys. Ive googled a whole Lot with out finding anything on this but i have an issue with audio delay when using galaxy buds with this tablet. i have two pairs of BT buds. one of them is huawei freebuds 3 that works great, no noticeble delay. but the buds do. when i use the galaxy buds on my OP 7T i dont have any noticeble delay.

Ive tried to reset the buds, factory reset the tablet,but it dident change anything.

do You guys know how i could resolve this? (If there is a way)
[Networking] r.bau:
Hi to all

I have a telephon plan with a flat internet connection but only with a 3G signal. When the signal is gprs (roaming) I had to pay.

Is it possible to permit the connection only with the 3G signal?

p.s.

sorry for my english.. :-(
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
So to use this, you will need to be bootloader unlocked, magisk perma rooted, and twrp installed, DM Verity Disabled this is a must!!(its always good to make a nandroid before making any changes on your phone). What this will do is more or less provision your Lg G8 to your Desired Carrier, it will also let you change your apns, so you have volte working and also the data indicator will change to match the carrier. WIfi calling i have not been able to get working, i personally do not use it. .

*Copy the files manually, it seems flashing them directly is causing unforeseen issues*

Download

Sprint

People cant have nice things =/. look for me on the blue old app

T-Mobile

People cant have nice things =/. look for me on the blue old app

Credits:

j4nn for the amazing temp root that allows us to do this

vl48 for BL unlock this guy is so awesome

inherent for finding j4nn and getting temp root rolling

Mr. zhu for bringing us TWRP.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] tron1:
After every boot I will be welcomed by this message:

"Current version is not available for user can't find matched cust. Check NT-code"

Additionally there is no VoLTE switch. At least I can access my APN settings now.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
i checked your profile, are you on tmobile? i would need the op files from the carrier you are trying to provision. these are for the tmobile.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] boybkol:
Can you please share me the link to lg g8's TWRP?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] G731882624:
You may join the telegram group to get more convenient
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] boybkol:
Sorry but i can't understand Chinese. Also, the email you sent me looks like encrypted.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
Join telegram, search for v50 g8 g8s, there will be a channel with 700+ members, then pm or ask in the chat, im sure someone will send it to you.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] KBYU:
Hi. I have a LM-G820UM that I got off ebay a while ago. It boots as Sprint. It's unlocked and I'm on Tmobile. VOLTE/calls only work on 3G and if there is no 3G available then I can't receive/make calls. With Tmobile requiring VOLTE effective Jan, will this fix the issue to where I don't need to buy a new phone?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
Only way to enable volte on a sprint unlocked phone , while active on tmobile is to bootloader unlock it. and flash my fix.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] cminion718:
my network is gonna require volte and it is no where to be found. i have a verizon unlocked lg g8. is it possible to unlock that one with a fix to get volte to work?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
Only way to get Volte for your specific network is to unlock the bootloader, as you will need the op files from the network you want to use volte for.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLoonyRebel:
Has anyone tried these on the Sprint V50 and/or GSI ROMs?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] antintin:
It won't work on gsis, but it will work on stock
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLoonyRebel:
Thanks antintin. I am hoping someone does an pull of the current stock ROM for the Sprint V50 since Sprint doesn't provide KDZ's.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] tachyon28:
Hi, will this work on Lg g8x at&t..
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] antintin:
No because you can't bl unlock it
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mysticblaze347:
This is a long shot, but I was wondering if this would fix the no volte on lgv20 ls997 oreo? I have root also. Stock. Had on 7.0, 8.0 it vanished. I just need to know if files are same/compatible? Don't want a brick persay.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] theholyhermit:
Will doing this break apps like Netflix and Disney+?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
it should not, make sure you flash this after booting system. i am rooted and bl unlocked and i can use netflix, no idea about disney plus i dont have it.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
cant you just cross flash the v20, thats what i did when i had mine.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mysticblaze347:
Locked bootloader
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mysticblaze347:
I have temp root
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
yea you will need unlocked bootloader, unless the v20 does not have secure boot, and im almost sure it does.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mysticblaze347:
All in all yeah, but still wondering if files would work or if v20 specific is needed?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
v20 specific, you probably need to modify your build.prop in system and your apns config. i really dont remember to well, it a long time ago when i had my v20.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
updated op, removed flashable zips, it seems they were causing issues, copy the files manually with a root explorer to your op folder.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] blaze2051:
would you happen to know or have link to twrp.img for lg g820um?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] siulmagic:
This one should work, remember to make backups before flashing this.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] blaze2051:
thanks i did end up flashing that with franco kernel app
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] IshuG:
Thanks siulmagic for making things easier for us. But would it work for any operator in the world? Im using an officially unlocked t-mobile variant of lg g8 thinq purchased in USA but im using it in India where neither Wi-Fi calling nor volte are enabled for me. Volte setting cant be even found in the settings. Wifi calling atleast is shown but is disabled for me. The volte provisioned setting from the *#*#4636#*#* menu was disabled for me.

Attaching the pics for reference.

Thanks again.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] mangojain:
I would be interested too. After making some changes to cust.prop, telephony.xml and vo_config.xml I have VoLTE showing as activated, but in reality it is not working. And lg.ims keeps crashing on Airtel and Jio, but not on Vodafone.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] mangojain:
After messing around some more, i have VoLTE working partially, i can receive calls but can't make calls, the VoLTE feature gets disabled as soon as i do that. Can anyone help on this please.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] armodons:
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! I now have VoLTE and Wifi Calling working on my LMG820QM (on T-mobile).

I have the BPT variant of the LMG820QM, for which VoLTE and Wifi Calling does not work. After bootloader unlocking and rooting, I tried the above VolteFix-v1 but wanted Wifi Calling. Forcing the option to appear via a profile in Universal Enabler in the hidden menu* did not work and instead caused LG IMS to continuously crash.

*For those interested in the hidden menu, first create an empty folder named "enable_ue" in internal storage. Then go to the dialer and type *#546368#*820#. In Field Test > Universal Enabler you can "Create New Config" and manually enable VoLTE, ViLTE, VoWIFI, and ViWIFI. However, even though these options became enabled in *#*#4636#*#* they didn't seem to actually work.

Next, I tried to crossflash partitions from the US Open kdz but was unable to due to a size mismatch of the OP partition (among other problems).

Finally, since I had already extracted the OP partition from the US Open kdz (G820QM20f_00_NAO_US_OP_0402.kdz), I extracted files that looked relevant and copied them over using a root browser into /product/OP. After setting permissions and restarting, I now have working VoLTE and Wifi Calling!

The files are cust.prop [update: apparently not needed; my existing one worked just fine], all the files in config, and a few folders in priv-app [update: these are the apps for Wifi Calling!] not present in my phone's kdz (not sure which ones if any of these apks are actually needed but since it works I'm not going to experiment more). See attached for details.

Note: Since these files are from the US Open kdz, it will likely only work for US carriers. But the process can be repeated for other regions with the right kdz.

UPDATE: Replaced the attachment, had the wrong files in Config.

** Noticed that upon factory resetting the wrong default APNs are inserted. Had to factory reset on original files, have APNs setup correctly, then copy the attached files (did not copy over cust.prop this time and still worked).
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dusty46:
I have Unlocked LMG820QM8 which is Amazon Alexa variant. AMZ_US. I need VoLTE. Can you help me with steps that your took. I am intermediate with LG flashing. I did try to cross flash that didn't work.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] armodons:
Which part are you stuck on? You need to be bootloader unlocked and rooted first. Then just backup your existing files and copy the ones I had attached and update the permissions. Hopefully that should work.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dusty46:
do i need twrp ?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] armodons:
Yes. For me I've noticed that with just root but no TWRP the /product/OP/ changes are either blocked or the files replaced upon restart.

FYI I've updated the attachment in my earlier post.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dusty46:
I cant get into fastboot mode via adb command why is that ? is there other way !
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] armodons:
Why do you need fastboot? You can flash twrp within the magisk app: follow the instructions in the attached twrpG8.zip here: https://xdaforums.com/t/lg-g8-twrp-and-backup-for-sprint.4247225/

There is no fastboot on the stock kernel; that's why the engineering file is needed for unlocking the bootloader because it contains fastboot. See this thread: https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-lg-g8...nlock-and-magisk-root-using-firehose.4221793/
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dusty46:
I don't know much about LG. In fact this is my first ever LG smartphone. I am not familiar with flashing or rooting LG phones. Above link you shared for bootloader unlocking, firehose EFL file is for Sprint. Will it work for me too? I have unlocked version LM-G820QM8 AMAZON Alexa variant.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] armodons:
Yes it will work. I'm surprised there's a carrier that the supposedly open Amazon variant doesn't work with.

First, you should get LGUP setup and and download the KDZ for your phone. Make sure you know how to put your phone into download mode and then restore everything back to stock with the LGUP tool. Get this fallback setup and working first before you do anything so if you're ever stuck in a bootloop you can always go back to stock. Search the web for this.

Next, follow the thread for the firehose method for bootloader unlock and magisk root.

Then, follow the readme in that twrpG8.zip linked earlier. Backup everything in TWRP.

Lastly, setup your phone with the correct working APNs. Now you can copy the files I linked earlier. VoLTE and Wifi Calling should now work.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] doctorman:
Has anyone tried this with the LG G8X model? any variety of G8X..

Looking for a good LG phone for Hello Mobile that runs on Tmobile NVMO network.

Like the G8 but wanted the bigger display and battery of the g8X or v50 but neither has Tmobile variety
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dusty46:
all carriers does work with open Amazon. only problem is non of them get VoLTE.

thank you for all the instructions. I will let you know whether I succeed or hang up at any point.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dusty46:
I followed your instructions. back up my product/OP and then replaced with what you provided and set the permissions as 644 and 755. still no luck with Volte or Wifi Calling. Is it possible that the model I am using dose not have VoLTE feature at all ! I reached LG Customer support and they said that this model doesn't have VoLTE.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] armodons:
Sounds like your Amazon variant might be missing more fundamental files...I don't know enough to know which ones are needed for VoLTE on top of what I've in the previous attached ZIP

At this point I think your only options are either try replacing files from the US Open partitions in hopes of finding the right ones or try to crossflash like the whole OP partition from that US Open kdz

I can try to upload the US Open partitions I've extracted if you want to poke around in the files or you can extract it yourself
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dusty46:
Yes please do upload files from US Open.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] armodons:
Please see here for an archive of the OP, System, Vendor, and Product partitions from

G820QM20f_00_NAO_US_OP_0402.kdz

Let me know when you've downloaded the file. After extracting you can use 7-zip to explore the images to see what's inside.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] GnatGoSplat:
Will this get T-Mobile VoLTE on a Sprint unlocked G8X?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] deng072572:
Are these files for TWRP?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] dahveedsolorzano:
Thank you for providing the link to the necessary files to enable both VoLTE and VoWIFI. I was able to get both working on my G8X Canadian variant by adding the files in the priv-app folder with the correct permissions then deleting cust.prop and config folder in product/OP and lastly adding the cust.prop and config folder you provided with the correct permissons. I appreciate all the hard work.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] dahveedsolorzano:
It does work. Refer to post #33 and my post #50. I was only able to get VoLTE with the instructions in post #1.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] philngai:
Thank you for providing the twrp file but it's not an img which I would flash with fastboot, it seems. Could you tell me how to use your twrp file?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] LadywithaHook:
I am completely new to all of this, and need help to get volte turned on. I have an unlocked tmobile lg g8 thinq phone, and it does not have the option to toggle on volte
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] AtrixHDMan:
I have a unlocked Verizon LG G8 thinq and I'm not seeing VOLTE only HSPA on AT&T network.Anyway to get VOLTE.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] AtrixHDMan:
Did you get it to work?I would like to know how.Same device Verizon LG G8 thinq,but on AT&T.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] cminion718:
Yes i did get it to work. Mine was through a provider that uses trackphone and they offered sim cards you could buy for at&t, version, and sprint. I bought the verizon one and its been working fine since.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] AtrixHDMan:
Sounds like the phone will only do voice over LTE only with Verizon service/towers.

So is that all you did was just swap the phone sim card.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] cminion718:
if you use tracphone then maybe them or whatever provider you go t hrough will have cards from each vender for their service. that is all i found they sold one for each service from verison, at&T , tmobile i think or sprint i can not remember.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] AtrixHDMan:
Tracphone uses Verizon towers. So you didn't I'm about to bootloader and root and then use the fix from here
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] dahveedsolorzano:
Check post 33 those are the files you need for VoLTE to work on version 20 pulled from G8 KDZ.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] AtrixHDMan:
He can you help me with my unlocked Verizon LG G8 thinq running on AT&T?
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] AtrixHDMan:
So I downloaded the file in post 33 and do what?Plus I don't know how to change permission.
[LG G8X ThinQ Guides, News, & Discussion] dahveedsolorzano:
Backup original files.

Place config folder and cust.prop file into /product/OP

Place app folders within priv-app into /system/priv-app

Set permissions of cust.prop and files within the config folder to 644

Set permissions of the folders placed in the priv-app folder to 755

Reboot

To change permissons you need a file browser with root privileges to change permissons on files and folders in the root directory of your phone.