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LG V50 ThinQ 5G Single Screen Smartphone 6GB RAM 128GB Storage 6.4" QHD+ OLED for $165.17 + taxes

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https://www.newegg.com/p/23B-0007...FTKFTZ9152

Found in Newegg, unlocked LG V50 GSM phone (Korean Model) without dual screen for $161.64 + taxes. Free shipping. Apparently comes with Android 9, upgradeable to Android 11. Probably dual sim.

Gorilla glass on both sides, UFS 2.1 128GB storage, 6GB ram, OLED screen, water & dust proof IP68 with drop rating MIL-STD-810G (I'd still recommend a good case & scratch guard)

Simply mentioned as octa-core in specs but I assume it should still be Snapdragon 855

Primary cam has a nice low f/1.5 but check out reviews for photo quality if that's important.

Note: LG Mobiles has ceased operations, but this is a great price for a product with high-end specs (as of the time of its release) from a mostly reputable brand

Software updates may or may not be there - personally not a deal-breaker, may not be the case for you

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Edit: Seller has marked this item as 'New' on Newegg and has confirmed the same when contacted. At the same time, seller primarily deals in refurbished items (something that I've come to understand a bit late). So objectively, it is quite possible the seller is lying and the item is actually a used product that's refurbished/reconditioned to look like new.

Therefore: At this price, this isn't just a deal, its a 'steal' : If its new, its quite a deal, bordering on 'steal', but if it isn't, its nothing more than an average listing. Decide accordingly. Price has gone up to $165.17 from $161.64.

For my part, once the product arrives I'll send a mail to LG with the IMEI/Serial and figure it out with them.

So much for my first post.
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11-22-2021 at 12:33 PM.
11-22-2021 at 12:33 PM.
Sold and Shipped by Walker and Walker Trading
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11-22-2021 at 12:33 PM.

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11-22-2021 at 12:33 PM.
As a warning, most Korean model phones come with an unmutable camera shutter noise (designed to prevent creep shots).

I have not heard of this being fixable, although I'm not an expert.
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11-22-2021 at 02:22 PM.
11-22-2021 at 02:22 PM.
Thanks OP, picked up 2. Bootloader can be unlocked on these.
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11-22-2021 at 05:33 PM.
11-22-2021 at 05:33 PM.
Is the software extremely shitty like past LG V phones? Had an LG V20 and couldn't fix overheating issues even with unlocking bootloader, flashing Oxygen OS with TWRP and installing a modified kernel engine. I also tried replacing the thermal paste/pad by taking the phone apart.

Nothing fixed it. Bought a new phone (ZTE Axon 10 Pro) and zero problems.
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11-22-2021 at 05:41 PM.
11-22-2021 at 05:41 PM.
Quote from sirDavid :
Is the software extremely shitty like past LG V phones? Had an LG V20 and couldn't fix overheating issues even with unlocking bootloader, flashing Oxygen OS with TWRP and installing a modified kernel engine. I also tried replacing the thermal paste/pad by taking the phone apart.

Nothing fixed it. Bought a new phone (ZTE Axon 10 Pro) and zero problems.

No idea. I had a V20 and never had an issue with it. Still own it as a backup just in case. Axon 10 pro is a good phone with similar specs to the v50, but I don't think that you can find one anywhere for under $200.
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11-23-2021 at 04:05 AM.

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11-23-2021 at 04:05 AM.
Second through fourth sentence here when you click through the Walker return policy makes it seem they're a refurbisher:
https://www.newegg.com/Seller-Sto...urn_Policy

"We utilize the most advanced tools in the industry to test and refurbish our products. Every device must pass our rigorous triage and quality processes in order to be made available for sale on NewEgg. The work we do on refurbished products is performed by factory certified technicians in a professional operation - nothing is repaired in a garage or a warehouse."
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11-23-2021 at 04:12 AM.
11-23-2021 at 04:12 AM.
Has all T-Mobile bands? Getting tired of all my Samsung disconnects.
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11-23-2021 at 04:14 AM.
11-23-2021 at 04:14 AM.
Which carrier version is this?

Can someone confirm if it's new or refurbished?
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11-23-2021 at 04:36 AM.
11-23-2021 at 04:36 AM.
@jj2me - hmm i found it when i filtered for new in the newegg search

please check out the filters i selected here:
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100...47&Order=1

so is newegg unreliable or something? did i get myself into a bum deal?

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11-23-2021 at 04:50 AM.
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Quote from unclearIntent :
@jj2me - hmm i found it when i filtered for new in the newegg search

please check out the filters i selected here:
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100...47&Order=1

so is newegg unreliable or something? did i get myself into a bum deal?

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11-23-2021 at 05:00 AM.
11-23-2021 at 05:00 AM.
Quote from gh0stleader :
Do you mind messaging the seller?
yes done - and newegg too. according to newegg it is new but they asked to contact the seller to confirm. Mellow

hmm.. i've had good experiences with newegg before so didn't expect this twist... any tips on how to identify a refurbished vs new product (barring the super-competitively low price which can be brushed aside easily as 'deal') ..?
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11-23-2021 at 06:40 AM.
11-23-2021 at 06:40 AM.
Quote from unclearIntent :
yes done - and newegg too. according to newegg it is new but they asked to contact the seller to confirm. Mellow

hmm.. i've had good experiences with newegg before so didn't expect this twist... any tips on how to identify a refurbished vs new product (barring the super-competitively low price which can be brushed aside easily as 'deal') ..?

Thanks for doing that.

Besides looking at the actual pics and knowing the warranty length, none that I know of.

Looking forward to your reply from the seller.
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11-23-2021 at 09:32 AM.
11-23-2021 at 09:32 AM.
@gh0stleader

seller says it is "new", and they do have other listings with refurbished status clearly mentioned.

that said, as others correctly pointed out, they primarily deal in refurbished goods, so decide accordingly.

they also seem to have an ebay listing with a better rating, many products marked as refurbished and a similar product marked as new.

guess i'll just have to send a mail to LG and see if they can help clarify via the IMEI/serial, once the product arrives.
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11-23-2021 at 10:29 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:29 AM.
Is this a factory unlocked phone? A lot of these lg v51 phone are sprint unlocked phones and
TMobile is not supporting them
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