LG still hasn’t provided bootloader unlocking for the U.S. V30+ (US998U)...

LG still hasn't provided bootloader unlocking for the U.S. V30+ (US998U)... xda-developers Mar 6, 2018 2:45 AM • by Adam Conway LG still hasn't provided bootloader unlocking for the U.S. V30+ (US998U) When we talk about companies like OnePlus, HTC, Honor, and Sony, we generally associate them with developer friendliness. They provide bootloader unlock methods for their devices and work with the developer community so custom ROMs can come out as soon as possible. Even companies such as Samsung and LG are somewhat developer friendly, with Exynos editions of Samsung devices being easy to unlock. LG, in the case of the LG V30, provided a bootloader unlock method a few weeks after launch, but with a catch: the virtually identical LG V30+ (US998U) still can't be unlocked. The only difference between the LG V30 and the LG V30+ is the extra storage space and the extra SIM tray slot in the LG V30+. Specifications are the same, dimensions are the same, and even software updates are the same. Yet the device is still not added to LG's list of unlockable devices despite it only being released a month after the LG V30 in the US. The European and Italian models of the V30 received unlock codes 3 weeks before the US variant, which is bad but not as bad as the current 2 months waiting time for the US998U. Users on our forums have noticed LG's reluctance to speak out about a bootloader unlock for the V30+, leaving owners in the dark. There have been no official responses on the issue in the company's own forums, so it appears that LG isn't interested in unlocking the device. It's possible that this is simply an oversight by the company and is not done out of negligence. It's also possible that there is a technical reason why the device can't be unlocked, but considering it's nearly identical to the LG V30, and the European variant got an official unlock, it's hard to think of a reason why this may be. We'll be sure to keep an eye on the company's social media and update you if a bootloader unlock is made available. Android Advices Jan 10, 2018 10:12 AM • by Jennifer CENTRiC L3 Smartphone with 5″ HD Display & 3050mAh Battery Launched in India In the last couple of months, we have seen very few smartphones launches in the Sub Rs. 10,000 price range. Now, a new smartphone from CENTRiC Mobiles called CENTRiC L3 is launched in India. The latest CENTRiC L3 is priced at Rs. 6,749 and offers great value for money specifications. At this price, the device comes with a polycarbonate shell and we can't complain much about that. The CENTRiC L3 will be available in Quartz Grey and Raisin Black color options. On the front is a 5-inch IPS Oncell display with HD (1280 x 720 pixels) resolution. There is also a 2.5D curved glass laid on the top. It also includes a 64-bit MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz and it comes coupled with Mali T720MP GPU. There is 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. The CENTRiC L3 includes a dedicated MicroSD card slot for expanding the storage upto 256GB. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. The device also supports dual SIM dual standby and offers VoLTE and ViLTE connectivity. In terms of optics, there is a 13MP shooter on the rear with LED flash and a 5MP shooter on the front for selfies. Both the cameras can record videos only upto 720p resolution. It is backed by a 3050mAh non-removable battery that is rated to give up to 23 hours of talk time and lasts up to 80 hours in standby mode. Beneath the display is the front-facing fingerprint sensor. The CENTRiC L3 also includes 3-axis accelerometer, proximity, and light sensors. It measures 141 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm and weighs 143 grams. Connectivity options include 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, GPS, USB OTG, 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroUSB 2.0 port. Instead of the capacitive navigation buttons, the smartphone comes with on-screen buttons. Compared to other smartphones in this price range, the CENTRiC L3 offers a bigger battery and better cameras. Let us know your opinion about this new CENTRiC smartphone by leaving a comment down below. This email has been sent by Froze ONE (isnanmm0@gmail.com). It is the potion result of 'Tech: Topic watch' from the dashboard 'Personal Dashboard', tab 'Tech > Android'. Unsubscribe © Netvibes 2005-2018 | Terms of service | Privacy Policy Find Netvibes also on: Facebook Twitter Google+ Flickr

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