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LG V30 Plus 128GB Factory Unlocked GSM CDMA Smartphone Aurora Black ATT T Mobile Verizon Sprint
Last Updated: April 26, 2020 (Refresh Now)
5.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
56
Old Reviews
0
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131072 GB
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5 MP
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Review Analysis - 51 recent, verified reviews
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Software Platform
18unlocked, us998, v30, updates, software
+39%
-61%
" ... I'd recommend this seller only if i'm able to software update it by Sprint, will update on that ... If the software update is not possible i am returning the phone and buying the same one elsewhere. ... "
" ... It is permanently stuck on Android version 7. ... "
" ... This runs on Nougat. ... Called LG and they told that they cannot help with security updates. ... "
" ... But these, particularly from BREED, like others have reported these are sprint phones that have been unlocked by third party sellers. ... "
" ... THEN Today it got stuck on "Searching for the latest recommended apps for you to download . " ... "
" ... They do not have the LGUS998U and sold me a LGLS9982BLK which is Sprint unlocked. ... I wanted and needed a phone unlocked for ALL carriers and not just branded to Sprint only. ... "
" ... This phone is the sprint hardware that has been hacked and has the unlocked software installed. ... You will not be able to update the software or activate it without hacking it yourself. ... "
" ... Phone stuck on Android version 7. ... "
Device Compatibility
16unlocked, verizon, phone, digit imei number, carrier
+44%
-56%
" ... IT IS NOT A FACTORY UNLOCKED PHONE AND NUMBERS ON THE BOX DON'T MATCH THE NUMBERS ON THE PHONE. ... "
" ... Tried AT&T and Verizon and wouldn't work so back it went. ... "
" ... But of course it is a lie sprint could not get it to work, I had multiple people work on it with no success . ... "
" ... This is a frankenstein SPRINT phone (model LS998 . ... "
" ... I had not yet gotten to the point of trying to use it as a phone. ... "
" ... This is not an unlocked phone. ... "
" ... Very misleading with lots of sketchy things about this phone. ... "
" ... I could not get this phones IMEI to be recognized by Verizon or any of the Verizon VMNO's. ... I was not about to give up my carrier for the vageries of one phone. ... "
Battery Life
8life, phone, longer, long, fast
+63%
-38%
" ... Battery life is longer than I expected it to. ... Time will tell how long it lasts. ... "
" ... The battery life is good, works for nearly 24 hours with regular use. ... "
" ... But it still felt like a reliable, long lasting phone - in terms of durability and battery life. ... "
" ... Very fast and responsive, good camera, outstanding battery life. ... "
Marketplace
7phone, breed, amazon
+29%
-71%
" ... This is not for the phone it's self it is on the seller. ... "
" ... Seller BREED is false advertising and should face consequences. ... "
" ... Now the item is no longer available on amazon.com Seems to me that Amazon is woefully slacking on who they put on the Amazon Marketplace. ... "
" ... Left lessages to seller no reply. ... "
" ... The seller BREED should be banned from the site and this listing removed. ... "
Price
5+100%
" ... This probably the best smartphone you can vet for this value. ... "
" ... Worth the money I paid. ... "
" ... Was in my cart for a while, but when I saw the price drop, I had to buy it. ... "
" ... Got it for 400$ which is a great price. ... "
" ... Great for the price! ... "
Display Clarity
5oled, like, v, much, back
+80%
-20%
" ... The OLED screen is much sharper when compared to the V-20 and the V-30 is also much lighter but feels like it is well built. ... "
" ... I like the photo/video quality, the graphics of screen in general. ... "
" ... The OLED screen is beautiful, and the most striking thing about the phone. ... "
Apps
4apps, upgrade, lg, email, cannot
+25%
-75%
" ... THEN Today it got stuck on "Searching for the latest recommended apps for you to download . " ... "
" ... You will not be able to update the software or activate it without hacking it yourself. ... "
ISP
4sprint, phone, network, model
+25%
-75%
" ... The us-998 model WILL NOT WORK WITH SPRINT. ... "
" ... It's not working with Verizon. ... I had to switch to other carrier ... "
Camera
4camera, pictures, fast, megapixel
+75%
-25%
" ... Its fast, has an amazing rear camera, and the hardware is great. ... "
" ... This is primarily an update to the camera operation. ... "
" ... The camera on it is very good and it is a fairly fast phone as well. ... "
Charging
4every, charging, charge, life, fast
+50%
-50%
" ... I need to charge it every day. ... "
" ... I also noticed that the phone gets extremely hot while being charged. ... It happrned again when i tries to charge it second time too. ... "
Setup
3upgrade, phone, use, september, security update
+100%
" ... Great phone and easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Upgrade procedure is relatively easy, took around 30 mins following the procedure given by the reviewer "Consider This". ... "
" ... I was reluctant to do this at first, but once I assembled the software the installation was very easy and quick. ... "
Ease of Use
3use, upgrade, procedure, phone
+100%
" ... Great phone and easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Upgrade procedure is relatively easy, took around 30 mins following the procedure given by the reviewer "Consider This". ... "
" ... I like phones that are full featured, and that is becoming more difficult to find. ... It is not loaded with locked carrier spamware, and it is very easy to customize to your liking through the many options available. ... The positioning of the controls makes it easy to use, and the software tweaking choices are admirable. ... It's also slippery, and easy to mishandle and drop. ... "
Sound Quality
3speaker, tiny, stereo, music, carrier
+100%
" ... I like how it's pretty loud without a speaker, and i had no problem connecting this phone to my carrier. ... "
" ... The best you can hope for with tiny speakers is clarity and enough power to be functional. ... "
Returns
3use, returned, return, get
-100%
" ... So it got returned. ... "
" ... Returning the phone. ... "
" ... Returned mine for refund. ... "
Wifi
3works, wifi, phone, verizon, mobile
+100%
" ... I use the phone with Total Wireless (on Verizon network). ... "
" ... Works well with the network and also using WiFi with and without regular network. ... "
" ... The phone works on T-mobile network, supports wifi calling feature. ... "
Data reception
3network, works, wifi, verizon, mobile
+67%
-33%
" ... I use the phone with Total Wireless (on Verizon network). ... "
" ... The phone works on T-mobile network, supports wifi calling feature. ... "
Front Camera
3front, fast
+33%
-67%
" ... Front facing camera sucks. ... "
" ... And the front camera is only 5 megapixel which makes Skype calls awful. ... "
Fit
3like, broken, tape, results, look
+33%
-67%
" ... But I didn't feel comfortable holding onto an expensive phone that wasn't sold as advertised. ... "
" ... The seal came broken with tape over it. ... "
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Specifications
Camera
Primary Camera: 5 MP
Memory
Memory: 131072 GB