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I had asked this question in another thread and never got a response; where do updates for an unlocked phone come from? Direct from LG?
 

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I had asked this question in another thread and never got a response; where do updates for an unlocked phone come from? Direct from LG?

That's a good question. They come direct from LG so should arrive earlier than carrier updates. Think about it. For every major udate - from Kitkat to Lollopop for example T-mobile and AT&T have to add their own unique features - for T-Mobile - wi-fi calling, HD Voice etc and this is a bear from a programming standpoint. It is not a trivial exercise. The unlocked global versions - for better or worse - have none of these add-ons so the updates are much faster. But still way behind Nexus updates.
 

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I simply cannot believe how fast my data is on this device! Its just really making me realize how behind Sprint's LTE service has been for me compared to T-Mobile. I'm in New York City....Sprint should be KILLING IT here with their service but they're not. I've been with Sprint for 14 YEARS!! I think the time has come to move on from them. :'(
 

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Just to confirm guys... I am swapping out of my Note4 to this H815 that I am buying on eBay. Because the sim card is a different size than the Note 4... Will I have any trouble getting AT&T to put a correct card and make it work for me?

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Order the black H815 version from eBay. Went with the black leather version since the brown version was out of stock. Figured I could buy the brown leather back later if I get bored with the black leather.
 

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I simply cannot believe how fast my data is on this device! Its just really making me realize how behind Sprint's LTE service has been for me compared to T-Mobile. I'm in New York City....Sprint should be KILLING IT here with their service but they're not. I've been with Sprint for 14 YEARS!! I think the time has come to move on from them. :'(

Had them for over 4 year through my work. Even when lte turned on in my area the sprint speeds couldn't match at&t. At least now you know

Gosh mine will be here in a few days. So excited!

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I simply cannot believe how fast my data is on this device! Its just really making me realize how behind Sprint's LTE service has been for me compared to T-Mobile. I'm in New York City....Sprint should be KILLING IT here with their service but they're not. I've been with Sprint for 14 YEARS!! I think the time has come to move on from them. :'(

Well you better try it everywhere you plan on going day to day before you switch. I was going to switch here in the Midwest and tried them for a couple weeks and found their coverage abysmal at best....especially inside buildings and away from major highways. I was ready to jump 4 lines from ATT but couldn't deal with the sparse coverage

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Well you better try it everywhere you plan on going day to day before you switch. I was going to switch here in the Midwest and tried them for a couple weeks and found their coverage abysmal at best....especially inside buildings and away from major highways. I was ready to jump 4 lines from ATT but couldn't deal with the sparse coverage

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So far everywhere ive been its been pretty reliable! Heck, its been better than my Sprint G3 but thats not saying much I know. I understand verizon and att are the best but their rates are ridiculously over priced, in my honest opinion of course.
 
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So far everywhere ive been its been pretty reliable! Heck, its been better than my Sprint G3 but thats not saying much I know. I understand verizon and att are the best but their rates are ridiculously over priced, in honest my opinion of course.

Yup I agree with you on the prices but for me it's the price I am willing to pay for the reception I get.

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Has anybody used the FM radio? This is a very unique feature. I haven't seen it in an Android phone for years.
Likely because Google wants everything go over IP so they can get their cut. It's a feature on many Windows phones (I've been told).

I was going to start a new thread but I think not applicable to carrier models in North America.
 

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Has anybody used the FM radio? This is a very unique feature. I haven't seen it in an Android phone for years.
Likely because Google wants everything go over IP so they can get their cut. It's a feature on many Windows phones (I've been told).

I was going to start a new thread but I think not applicable to carrier models in North America.

Yes I have seen it but I haven't had my headset around oddly enough to try it. I'll try it on my commute home in a few if I can remember, lol!
 

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Ok, now that the bloated AT&T pricing is official where is safe place to get the H815? From what I understand there are two phones that use that part number.
 

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Just got this version in today and will be testing it with AT&T.

Awesome! Let us know how it goes with AT&T. Look forward to sharing the experience with you buddy! 😃

Thank you James Falconer and the AC/Mobile Nations team for picking some awesome members of this awesome community! I love this place! 😀
 

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Awesome! Let us know how it goes with AT&T. Look forward to sharing the experience with you buddy! 😃

Thank you James Falconer and the AC/Mobile Nations team for picking some awesome members of this awesome community! I love this place! 😀

Haha i thought it was a prank email at first and googled James Falconer to see what was what lol

Thanks GrooveRite i have seen many giveaways and selections all have been spot on. Im thankful and greatful to the mobile Nations team for bringing their honest reviews and AC forums.

I have met some great folks here that like myself have a mad tech addiction :p

Will be updating my thread daily for those that haven't yet acquired.

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Haha i thought it was a prank email at first and googled James Falconer to see what was what lol

Thanks GrooveRite i have seen many giveaways and selections all have been spot on. Im thankful and greatful to the mobile Nations team for bringing their honest reviews and AC forums.

I have met some great folks here that like myself have a mad tech addiction :p

Will be updating my thread daily for those that haven't yet acquired.

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LMAO I too was like WTF??? I couldn't believe my eyes, I responded first and then checked and made sure it was legit.
Too excited I guess but the email looked legit but very well could have been a hoax or scam.
Thanks again to these guys, they are amazing and I am proud to be a part of this community.
 

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LMAO I too was like WTF??? I couldn't believe my eyes, I responded first and then checked and made sure it was legit.
Too excited I guess but the email looked legit but very well could have been a hoax or scam.
Thanks again to these guys, they are amazing and I am proud to be a part of this community.

I get loads of spam but that is filtered so i was half and half but googled then responded.

Even with communication email i was expecting a we got you there didn't we from James lol

They no doubt like to have a laugh or two but why waste their time so rationality kicked in.

I was then at that point thankful and proud in a sense to be welcomed and that with my G3 posts were helpful for others.

So like you again thanks to AC and Mobile Nations.

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Ok, now that the bloated AT&T pricing is official where is safe place to get the H815? From what I understand there are two phones that use that part number.

You want the carrier unlocked one. I think there is only one version. You can find them on ebay

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