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  • 09 Apr 2022

FRILL, 06 Apr 2022So it's been a minute. Hated to leave my LS997 on Noug... moreI still am enjoying my V20's even if they're no longer my main phone. One is used as master remote and FM radio in addition to occasionally being connected to my home audio system (it has a 3.5mm jack unlike many stupid flagship phones of 2022).

The other, still used as a regular call an text phone and a 4K video recorder because the V20's fully equipped built in video recording app has all the important manual controls (manual ISO, manual focus, manual shutter speed, etc.) plus OIS necessary for serious 4K video recording. And the 4K 30fps video quality can still rival even the 2022 flagship phones if you engage the manual controls and use a gimbal. (It's a different story though if you're a 'full auto only' user). It actually accepts 1 TB micro sd cards and has removable battery (I have 4 OEM spare batteries) so I prefer it for marathon video recordings than my current phone that has limited storage space and limited battery capacity.

Overall, the only reason I don't use them as main phones anymore is because of outdated security patches and lack of VoLTE support (at least for my H990DS unlocked models). It's still amazing though they're almost 6 years old but still can do many things even the most expensive flagship phones of 2022 can't do or can't quite match. They may be sold very cheap nowadays but they still are legendary, at least for me and for other people who value a really versatile, truly smart, smart phone, and one that doesn't become obsolete and unusable in a year or two (because of burnt Amoled screens or worn out sealed batteries).

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    • IbF
    • 06 Apr 2022

    So it's been a minute. Hated to leave my LS997 on Nougat, but Sprint... ...we know the rest...And after some now resolved issues I am happy once again. When I pulled this H918 outta the box it was indeed silver. Like completely silver right over the IR blaster and I'm like damn already? It also had the B&O branding on the battery cover but not the wallpaper but that could have been removed when it was updated to Oreo by the misleading seller. I have seen wallpapers removed in the past. Anyway I scraped the paint from the IR blaster and it worked. The battery was astonishingly flat and not bloated so I went ahead and tried it out. I had been running the 10800 mAh for a while and it was nice to be thin again in the UAG case. The battery usage was noticeably higher. Didn't like that, but the more I got it set up the better it seemed. I've heard Oreo does that and I was going to revert it back to Nougat but then one of my apps no longer supported that so I decided to not touch it. One day it got real buggy. Then it took a spill at work and damaged the volume rocker to the point it wouldn't move. So when I got home I took it apart because these phones are so darn easy to work on it's nice. Straightened the volume rocker out, put it back in, and while I was at it and because the refurb camera bezel was on my nerves I took one of my Titan LS997 apart and grabbed the frame which houses the bezel and fingerprint sensor along with the top and bottom pieces then put all that back on the H918. Now it's like I have my old phone back. The funny thing is it actually seems much happier now. No issues as long as the connection is good. I got a V60 on the shelf all set up like this phone but it's NOT this phone, and I'm surprised to report that my V20 headphone jack is Superior in my humble opinion. But those speakers! 3D engine..Wow.. Also one last thing to add while on that subject there were some small differences in sound between the LS997 and the H918. Its hard to determine if it's a B&O thing or Oreo, I've heard both but they both sound great with the PowerAmp parametric tweaks I'm running along with the Sound magic E80c's. I hope everyone is doing well and still enjoying their V20s. Cheers!

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      • LuB
      • 12 Feb 2022

      MsJazzMaven, 17 Jan 2022Why would you want to? If it ain't broke, don't ... more"I highly recommend AndrOpen Office Pro version."

      What kind of (...) would recommend a paid app that's based on open source code!? This app is a scam.

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        • sUS
        • 19 Jan 2022

        MsJazzMaven, 17 Jan 2022Why would you want to? If it ain't broke, don't ... moreAt least go up to Oreo (8.0) since Nougat messes up the file time stamps when copying or moving files.
        Like if you move a picture taken in 2016 today, the time stamp will change to January 19, 2021.

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          • IbI
          • 17 Jan 2022

          Anonymous, 06 Oct 2020I can't upgrade my V20 to android 9 pie Any help?Why would you want to? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Your V20 was shipped with the operating system it was designed to work with. Too many ppl "upgrading," and having problems, especially where original features no longer work or get downgraded because some developer at Google decided they were no longer important. Nougat is still a good, stable platform for most applications, especially business and graphics. BTW, I highly recommend AndrOpen Office Pro version.

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            • jD2
            • 06 Jan 2022

            Ruud, 26 Dec 2021Is there a model that I can set in the Netherlands language... moreIf you install the FOSS OS LineageOS or DivestOS on it, it has support for Netherlands(Dutch). Just remember to not update the phone if your going to be installing a custom OS on it as that can disable your ability to install a custom OS.

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              • IbI
              • 28 Dec 2021

              Anonymous, 27 Dec 2021my LG V20 got pop up firmware update screen today,when i pl... moreRemove your battery put it back in and hold power the volume down key until or if recovery mode pops up. Reboot or boot to loader. Always worked for anomalies on my LS997. Factory data reset also available as a last resort. Then I would not attempt anymore updates as there haven't really been any, unless of course the phone is rooted. I'm Not experienced in rooting..
              Hope this works. Best Regards.

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                • f{Y
                • 27 Dec 2021

                my LG V20 got pop up firmware update screen today,when i plug out my charging cable and after that the phone shut off due to low battery condition and when i start turn on the phone again the phone comes out firmware update waiting for any connection screen again and cannot go to mainscreen, anybody got same issues here? please help any way to fixed that issues?

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                  • mSm
                  • 26 Dec 2021

                  Anonymous, 25 Dec 2021IF you are willing you could try to get a custom rom or if ... moreIs there a model that I can set in the Netherlands language? Than I keep the VS995 as backup.

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                    • pMy
                    • 25 Dec 2021

                    Ruud, 14 Dec 2021Wich LG V20 type must I buy for the Netherlands? Now I have... moreIF you are willing you could try to get a custom rom or if you are really daring you could reflash the device to a us996 which as the unlocked version might have the dutch language.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • pMy
                      • 25 Dec 2021

                      Anonymous, 08 Dec 2021how is lineageos on this phone? stable? which one do you us... moreI run both Lineage based on android 10 and 11 on two phones and both are fine but microg is easier to get and update and more stable on 10.

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                        • mQ7
                        • 18 Dec 2021

                        Ruud, 14 Dec 2021Wich LG V20 type must I buy for the Netherlands? Now I have... moreH990N and H990DS are both the LG V20 of mine.
                        In both models your mother tongue, Dutch, is absent.
                        I don't know if LG has more V20 models where your language was present.

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                          • mSm
                          • 14 Dec 2021

                          Wich LG V20 type must I buy for the Netherlands? Now I have the VS 995 but I cannot set the phone in the Dutch (Netherlands) language.

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                            • 08 Dec 2021

                            Anonymous, 07 Dec 2021Love this phone, it's officially supported by LineageO... morehow is lineageos on this phone? stable? which one do you use? android 10 or 11 based? have you try other custom rom on this phone, if there's any?

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                              • Anonymous
                              • IcA
                              • 07 Dec 2021

                              Love this phone, it's officially supported by LineageOS with weekly updates. Longer battery life, easier to uninstall useless apps, root access for certain apps, and there's a dedicated (but small) fanbase. The audio chip is superior to most phones today, battery is easy to remove and there's upgraded batteries that go up to 10k mah for weeks in between charges. Before I had this phone, I couldn't care less about any of them but this changed everything.

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                                • q$J
                                • 18 Nov 2021

                                If You can find VoLTE in Your pull down menu or phone settings somewhere, You should be fine for now. I have an LS997 on Sprint. VoLTE is nowhere to be found. I also have an H918 and VoLTE is right in the phone settings. I hope You find it in Yours. Best Regards.

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                                  • 18 Nov 2021

                                  Newbie question. With the impending end to 3G, will my Verizon V20 become a brick? I understand that Verizon is supporting VoLTE, so does that mean that I will be able to make calls, but that I will not have access to data (other than via WiFi)?

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                                    • IbG
                                    • 14 Nov 2021

                                    Anonymous, 10 Nov 2021I'm not much of a gamer but a lot of gamers will certa... moreIronically thought this unit has LTE, I've always kept it in 3G solely because of battery savings which is large, and for browsing there's not much of a change for Me. LTE is used for downloads only, since I don't steam music having all music already onboard. Right now I can get up to 5 hours at 100% using the DAC in high mode through Sound magic E80C's. Mind You I do run Taeozi and Perfine 10000 mAh plus batteries. I'll report if there is a change in that number when I change over next month.

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                                      • I@a
                                      • 10 Nov 2021

                                      FRILL, 04 Nov 2021Thanks, I'm looking forward to that then because calls... moreI'm not much of a gamer but a lot of gamers will certainly consider VoLTE heaven sent. Online gamers get disconnected during online gaming, making them lose to an online game opponent because someone called them over 2G/3G. Also, someone downloading a huge file may have their download interrupted by a 2G/3G call and they'll have to start all over again, unless if they're using a download manager app that can resume cut off downloads.

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                                        • q$J
                                        • 04 Nov 2021

                                        Anonymous, 04 Nov 2021You're going to like VoLTE. Very clear voice calls wit... moreThanks, I'm looking forward to that then because calls have been a bit choppy sometimes. Was never sure which line was to blame. I'm also looking forward to being able to be on a call and also being able to use data simultaneously which was advertised but never honored through sprint in my area since LTE went up. Just when I think I know everything about a V20...it always hits me with something new. Even after 5 years running, It's still the Best.

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