LG G7 ThinQ Model LM-G710EM (UK/EU Unlocked Variant) on T-Mobile (USA)

[VegasRooted]

I ordered an Unlocked LG G7 ThinQ, UK/EU Model LM-G710EM from Clove in the UK. (They remove the Region Lock by making a 30-minute call using a regional SIM card prior to shipment.)

Paid 500 GBP + 19 GBP for DHL shipping, or the equivalent of about $695.00 U.S. total. I've ordered phones from Clove at least 12 times over the past few years (pretty much all unlocked Sony's, with a couple of Samsung's too), and I've never had any issues; plus their packages always arrive in 2-3 business days from the UK to Las Vegas...super fast if you use DHL! (Just don't expect any warranty support for other-region models in the U.S., of course.)

It will arrive here this coming week, and I am going to try it out on T-Mobile here in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Now, it's hard to pin down exactly what LTE bands LG regional variants actually support, because there has historically been so much variation even within their same model numbers...so it's always a bit of a gamble.

But I believe that it should work well with T-Mobile here in the U.S., based on a picture that I found from an eBay seller of what his box reads for supported bands of this "GBR" variant of LM-G710EM:

View attachment 4521589

Even though all variants should include all of these bands hardware-wise, I don't believe that LG lists them all on the box unless they are actually supported by the regional software installed.

I am only really hoping for LTE Bands 2, 4, and 12 to work well...I don't personally care about 66 or 71.

So anyways...I will update after receipt and testing!

Cheers,

VegasRooted

 

[TGUY25]

I just got an LM-G710EMW and having no problems in the US with ATT LTE - box listed the plethora of bands included with the phone, I need dual SIM and Asian coverage for my frequent travels. Only complaint after a few days is battery life is ok (better than my S9 but still hard to get in a full day of heavy use without a charge) and you really have to physically touch and hold the back of the phone to a terminal to get it to recognize the NFC. Not the usual quick tap from other phones,

 

[VegasRooted]

I just got an LM-G710EMW and having no problems in the US with ATT LTE - box listed the plethora of bands included with the phone, I need dual SIM and Asian coverage for my frequent travels. Only complaint after a few days is battery life is ok (better than my S9 but still hard to get in a full day of heavy use without a charge) and you really have to physically touch and hold the back of the phone to a terminal to get it to recognize the NFC. Not the usual quick tap from other phones,

That's really great to hear on the LTE side, thanks for the info TGuy25!

Bummer on the weak NFC though...and the battery life. Hopefully the battery life will even out a bit, you know how new phones are in the first few days of use....

 

[VegasRooted]

T-Mobile LTE Reception Results

So...I received the phone yesterday, but unfortunately Clove had forgotten to break the seal on the box and use a U.K/European SIM to make a 30-minute call, in order to remove the UK/EU Region Lock (considered a "Network Lock" by LG).

Oh well, at least the phone got here in two business days, as usual when using DHL Express; and I guess it was nice being the first one to actually break the seal and open the box. So...I didn't really feel like bothering to explain things to Clove and wait for their resolution, so I just ordered an unlock code last night from "The Unlocking Company" on their website. (I paid $14.00 for the code, which I received by email while I slept.) It took quite a few hours longer than their estimated timeframe for delivery of the code (likely LG's fault in providing the code to them in a timely manner after they requested it), but it was worth the wait: I successfully used it this morning to remove the Network Lock, and everything was good to go.

By the way, here is a picture of the label from my phone's box:



I had a chance to test out the phone's LTE reception today on a cross-town drive here in Las Vegas. I used the LTE Discovery app to log the T-Mobile bands that the phone used on my way from home in the northwest area of Las Vegas, down to the sportsbook at the Westgate Hotel & Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton), and then back home again. The phone apparently used Band 2 (11 times), Band 4 (27 times), and even Band 12 (1 time). Here is a screencap of a portion of the log data:



So far (and it's only been less than one day), I'm quite satisfied with the cellular network and WiFi performance of this model, as well as it's bluetooth functionality. Wireless charging is also a go, using the built-in Qi pad in my Toyota Tacoma. (I have a Ringke Onyx case on the phone, and the wireless charging works fine through the case.)

Anyways, I really hope this information is helpful to anyone out there who may be considering an unlocked U.K./E.U. LG G7 ThinQ (Model # LM-G710EM) for use in the U.S. on T-Mobile. I would personally recommend it.

Cheers,
VegasRooted

 

[skylancer]

Does this model dual SIM? Does it support call making through WiFi? Please advise, thank you very much!

 

[VegasRooted]

Does this model dual SIM? Does it support call making through WiFi? Please advise, thank you very much!

No, the LM-G710EM model is not dual-SIM, and it does not appear to support Wi-Fi calling without using a third-party app to do so. (No mention of Wi-Fi calling in any of the Settings menus, etc.)

 

[skylancer]

do you notice a significant drop call problem or missing calls on this device when you using on T-mobile?
I love my G6 international version. The LTE data speeds is as good as or better than the T-Mobile device. The only problem I was having is the dropping voice calls, other than that it's all good.
So i am thinking to buy the G7 unlocked as well from outside of US since I feel that always better than the locked US model.
But I do concern that it might have the same situation as my G6 for the voice call.

 

[VegasRooted]

do you notice a significant drop call problem or missing calls on this device when you using on T-mobile?
I love my G6 international version. The LTE data speeds is as good as or better than the T-Mobile device. The only problem I was having is the dropping voice calls, other than that it's all good.
So i am thinking to buy the G7 unlocked as well from outside of US since I feel that always better than the locked US model.
But I do concern that it might have the same situation as my G6 for the voice call.

No, I can't say that I've experienced even one dropped call yet; reception and signal strength have been solid. This is in Las Vegas, however; we have pretty great T-Mobile coverage here, so it depends on where you live as well. Having said that, when comparing it to the probably 20 different phones that I've tried out here in Las Vegas on T-Mobile over the past few years (mostly Sony), I would say that this G7 has been among the best. I would give it an 8 out of 10 for reception. (There have been a few Sony phones that I would give a "9" to, but they have always been great for me in that regard.)

Hope this helps!

Cheers,
VegasRooted

 

[stuclark]

No, the LM-G710EM model is not dual-SIM, and it does not appear to support Wi-Fi calling without using a third-party app to do so. (No mention of Wi-Fi calling in any of the Settings menus, etc.)

The phone is capable of WiFi calling, bit thev options have been disabled in the phone's firmware. Unfortunately the network branded UK variant is the same

Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

 

[VegasRooted]

The phone is capable of WiFi calling, bit thev options have been disabled in the phone's firmware. Unfortunately the network branded UK variant is the same

Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

This model (LM-G710EM) is the Unlocked Global model, with regional U.K./E.U. software. It is NOT "network branded". It is 100% network unlocked, and has zero carrier bloatware/branding of any kind.

Now, you can buy "network branded" LG G7's within the U.K. (from carriers such as Three, EE, O2, etc.)...but this particular model is not one of theirs (though they may carry the same generic model number, which doesn't account for carrier/regional software variants); the model and software variant that I have is completely unlocked and unbranded.

Wi-Fi Calling is a feature specific to individual carrier capability, and as such, is not included in this unlocked, global variant of the LG G7. I am happy that this is the case, because I personally do not want Wi-Fi calling on any of my Unlocked Global phones; I consider it to be added-on bloatware in the settings menu for something that I'll never use.

Cheers,
VegasRooted

 

[stuclark]

This model (LM-G710EM) is the Unlocked Global model, with regional U.K./E.U. software. It is NOT "network branded". It is 100% network unlocked, and has zero carrier bloatware/branding of any kind.

Now, you can buy "network branded" LG G7's within the U.K. (from carriers such as Three, EE, O2, etc.)...but this particular model is not one of theirs (though they may carry the same generic model number, which doesn't account for carrier/regional software variants); the model and software variant that I have is completely unlocked and unbranded.

Wi-Fi Calling is a feature specific to individual carrier capability, and as such, is not included in this unlocked, global variant of the LG G7. I am happy that this is the case, because I personally do not want Wi-Fi calling on any of my Unlocked Global phones; I consider it to be added-on bloatware in the settings menu for something that I'll never use.

Cheers,
VegasRooted

The model number doesn't matter at all; what's important is the software variant installed on the phone. LG use the same model number for network branded and genetic models in the UK, bit install different firmwares on them, some of which may have WiFi calling etc enabled.

Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

 

[jpp2016]

So...I received the phone yesterday, but unfortunately Clove had forgotten to break the seal on the box and use a U.K/European SIM to make a 30-minute call, in order to remove the UK/EU Region Lock (considered a "Network Lock" by LG).

Oh well, at least the phone got here in two business days, as usual when using DHL Express; and I guess it was nice being the first one to actually break the seal and open the box. So...I didn't really feel like bothering to explain things to Clove and wait for their resolution, so I just ordered an unlock code last night from "The Unlocking Company" on their website. (I paid $14.00 for the code, which I received by email while I slept.) It took quite a few hours longer than their estimated timeframe for delivery of the code (likely LG's fault in providing the code to them in a timely manner after they requested it), but it was worth the wait: I successfully used it this morning to remove the Network Lock, and everything was good to go.

By the way, here is a picture of the label from my phone's box:

View attachment 4525257

I had a chance to test out the phone's LTE reception today on a cross-town drive here in Las Vegas. I used the LTE Discovery app to log the T-Mobile bands that the phone used on my way from home in the northwest area of Las Vegas, down to the sportsbook at the Westgate Hotel & Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton), and then back home again. The phone apparently used Band 2 (11 times), Band 4 (27 times), and even Band 12 (1 time). Here is a screencap of a portion of the log data:

View attachment 4525253

So far (and it's only been less than one day), I'm quite satisfied with the cellular network and WiFi performance of this model, as well as it's bluetooth functionality. Wireless charging is also a go, using the built-in Qi pad in my Toyota Tacoma. (I have a Ringke Onyx case on the phone, and the wireless charging works fine through the case.)

Anyways, I really hope this information is helpful to anyone out there who may be considering an unlocked U.K./E.U. LG G7 ThinQ (Model # LM-G710EM) for use in the U.S. on T-Mobile. I would personally recommend it.

Cheers,
VegasRooted

how long did it take before you get the unlock code?

 

[VegasRooted]

how long did it take before you get the unlock code?

I placed the order online at 6:00pm on a Monday night, and received the code at 3:54am Tuesday morning. (So approximately 10 hours.)

They apparently are usually much faster than that, but I guess it all depends on how fast LG gets back to them on their request.

Cheers,

VegasRooted

 

[Ippolito1971]

I placed the order online at 6:00pm on a Monday night, and received the code at 3:54am Tuesday morning. (So approximately 10 hours.)

They apparently are usually much faster than that, but I guess it all depends on how fast LG gets back to them on their request.

Cheers,

VegasRooted

Wait you rooted the G7 TMO USA variant ??

Sent from my OnePlus6 using XDA Labs

 

[VegasRooted]

Wait you rooted the G7 TMO USA variant ??

Sent from my OnePlus6 using XDA Labs

No, this is the U.K./E.U. Un-Branded Variant (LM-G710EM), and it was basically a SIM-Unlock (Network Unlock) to remove the Region Lock.

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Ippolito1971]

No, this is the U.K./E.U. Un-Branded Variant (LM-G710EM), and it was basically a SIM-Unlock (Network Unlock) to remove the Region Lock.

Cheers,

Jeff

Ah ok got me a tad bit excited there LOL. Enjoy!

Sent from my OnePlus6 using XDA Labs

 

[R2-Brute]

My mother lives in a T-mobile dead zone. Is there a work-around for wi-fi calling? It's the only way for me to make calls when I'm there.

Maybe a third party app, or flashing the t-mobile csc? A maniac on here got the Korean Note 8 fully working on T-mobile by flashing the US csc. Thanks!

 

[R2-Brute]

Yay! Thread Killer! :\

 

[rp.]

This is this.

 

[alecthenice]

I ordered an Unlocked LG G7 ThinQ, UK/EU Model LM-G710EM from Clove in the UK. (They remove the Region Lock by making a 30-minute call using a regional SIM card prior to shipment.)

Paid 500 GBP + 19 GBP for DHL shipping, or the equivalent of about $695.00 U.S. total. I've ordered phones from Clove at least 12 times over the past few years (pretty much all unlocked Sony's, with a couple of Samsung's too), and I've never had any issues; plus their packages always arrive in 2-3 business days from the UK to Las Vegas...super fast if you use DHL! (Just don't expect any warranty support for other-region models in the U.S., of course.)

It will arrive here this coming week, and I am going to try it out on T-Mobile here in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Now, it's hard to pin down exactly what LTE bands LG regional variants actually support, because there has historically been so much variation even within their same model numbers...so it's always a bit of a gamble.

But I believe that it should work well with T-Mobile here in the U.S., based on a picture that I found from an eBay seller of what his box reads for supported bands of this "GBR" variant of LM-G710EM:



Even though all variants should include all of these bands hardware-wise, I don't believe that LG lists them all on the box unless they are actually supported by the regional software installed.

I am only really hoping for LTE Bands 2, 4, and 12 to work well...I don't personally care about 66 or 71.

So anyways...I will update after receipt and testing!

Cheers,

VegasRooted

from a UNR loyalist, you may be able to flash your carriers modems through twrp once they are captured in an update. Once this is possible it removes the major obstacle to the cross flash rooting method