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Re: Sprint LG V50 phone on T_Mobile
Update 3/8/22 I've been having some connectivity issues and dropped calls the last week, both wifi and tmo network, and today I'm getting E indicator on my tmo network. Some sms/mms also failed. Extremely slow. So, I don't know if this is a temporary glitch, but looks like it's likely time to reluctantly switch, as I don't think my Korean V50 is connecting to 4g now. Perhaps tower change in my area? Don't know. When I check the IMEI on tmo website, it still indicates full compatibility, but I'm not experiencing that all of a sudden. Did get another notification from tmo about phone incompatibility as well, maybe true this time. Going to try the V60 again, otherwise I guess Samsung will have to do. I travel, so I can't take the risk it'll be unusable. Bummed.73Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sprint LG V50 phone on T_Mobile
The G8 is a great phone, but I switched from that mostly because I wanted the better triple cam and larger battery in the V50. V50 definitely does take a little better pics and vid than the G8. But G8 does have a crisper, more vibrant display. G8 also has quad dac. I have a G8s (G8 with triple cam, but lower resolution), as well as the Korean version of G8 (exactly like US model, but with triple cam), and both of these work the same as the V50 with Tmo, as in network calls indicate they're dropping to 3g, but work fine. And I've had the same experience calling into Tmo...the techs don't really seem to know what phones, other than what's on their list, will work and which one's won't. But there are many that will, including many unlocked Chinese phones I've found. An IMEI not listed with them doesn't mean it won't work, it depends more on the 4g and 5g bands the phone has. Otherwise, I don't think they'd push out apn settings.73Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sprint LG V50 phone on T_Mobile
I went with the Korean model because there were reported compatibility issues with the Sprint version, and I didn't want Verizon software. The phone updated automatically to An12. I don't know where it came from, could have been pushed directly from LG (likely), or possibly from Tmo (unlikely). As far as apn, after I put my sim in the phone I received a text from Tmo saying the phone had incorrect apn so they would be sent to my phone, which they were. I manually entered apn's myself to make sure, but I don't think it was necessary. I am not using the dual screen. I'm still convinced that the V50, world unlocked model anyway, will continue to work fine with Tmo, but I'll report otherwise when/if it does stop functioning. It's a shame Tmo never ordered a version of the V50, and I still prefer it for several reasons over the V60. Mostly the much better rear fingerprint sensor, face recognition, and more manageable size and weight.66Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sprint LG V50 phone on T_Mobile
Update 8/31/22...I've gotten text and email notification that my LG V50 is no longer compatible because 3g has been shut down. Phone continues to work fine whether on WiFi or TMO network for data, calls and text. Phone says it drops to 3g when calling on TMO network, but I've had no connectivity issues at all. Will update when/if phone ever does stop working.39Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sprint LG V50 phone on T_Mobile
Update...LG V50 is still working the same as before, no issues as of Today, July 3rd. Tmo network data is LTE, however calls do drop to 3g (although supposedly Tmo has disabled it). I suspect that it's possibly showing 3g, but actually connecting LTE. Wifi voLTE is still working perfectly, as does data and text. I did switch to the LG V60 a few weeks ago, in anticipation of the V50 being non-functional. Decided to check today, and it didn't happen. I'm going to continue to use my V50 until I either find an upgrade I actually want some day, or Tmo disables their network with this phone. Will update again either way, and still love this phone. V60 is a great device, but the size and unreliable in-screen fingerprint is a deal breaker, and I think LG made a big mistake with their final flagship not having face recognition. Doesn't matter since they folded anyway.28Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sprint LG V50 phone on T_Mobile
Update 01/27/22: Got a letter today from T-Mobile saying that my v50 will no longer work with the T-Mobile network as of July 1, 2022. Bummer, as I still haven't found a replacement phone with the features I'd like from any other manufacturer. Trying the Velvet now, not thrilled with it, but couldn't handle the size of the v60 at all. Tried it twice, both times I went back to the v50 within a day. Fingerprint on-screen is at best annoyingly unreliable on both of the newest LG phones, lack of headphone on newer flagships is my biggest hangup. May go back to G8 or V40, which would be disappointing to have to do because of battery capacity and lower-grade cameras on both. Either that or go with mid-level Samsung or other phones because I can get a physical finger print scanner and headphone jack. I'm open to any suggestions.34Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sprint LG V50 phone on T_Mobile
You have to manually enter apn's as described previously in this thread, link is there for instructions. I believe some software was sent directly from TMobile as well. I suggest restarting and update software afterwards, if not already done. Answering from my LG V50 Korean world phone...still having no issues, data and text working over wifi and LTE no problem. As pointed out it does show 3g when making a call directly on TMobile network, but voLTE is fine. Remains to be seen in the coming months if calls on TMobile will become a problem as they upgrade their towers. I'll update immediately if it ever becomes unusable.33Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sprint LG V50 phone on T_Mobile
Update on my V50...apparently there was just a slowing of performance as it was updating apps for Android 11. Has been back to same battery life and working flawlessly for the last couple of days. I love this phone, and there's no competitor that I've found that has the same features I like, especially size, rear fingerprint, and 3.5mm jack, with the other specs and great camera. It's a shame, in my opinion, that LG went so far astray in the size of the phones and taking away the extremely reliable rear fingerprint feature for their final Velvet and V60 models. I still highly recommend this phone if these are the features important to you. I did the manual apn setting when I set up the phone and have had no issues. LTE, data, sms/mms all function perfectly. Again, I have the Korean model world phone. Can't speak to the Sprint or other unlocked models.37Views1like0CommentsRe: Sprint LG V50 phone on T_Mobile
Further update...V50 has been working great, until this morning. I allowed the Android 11 update to be installed last night, and I'm having sluggish performance and sms delays, as well as battery drain. Have updated all apps and I'm operating battery saver, hopefully this hasn't caused a permanent reduction in performance. I've also had basic settings such as ring tones, etc mysteriously changing. My advice to anyone else using the V50 based on my short-term experience is don't upgrade to Android 11. I'll update after I determine if the upgrade has caused permanent issues.26Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sprint LG V50 phone on T_Mobile
Update...traveling I did experience a connection issue with the V50, as in I wasn't able to connect calls, sms or data. A restart corrected the issue. Don't know why, but a simple restart corrected it so I consider it minor. We actually had this happen on a TMobile Gal S21 as well, that's why I knew to try restart to correct. Maybe a TMobile issue rather than phone. Otherwise I still love the V50, wish TMO would fully support this phone.29Views0likes0Comments