hello to everyone,
i am planning to get my lg g2 from usa,which is carrier based phone. so, i want to unlock the phone to work any sim card in india.
so, which carrier i suppose to choose which can unlock easily. and where i can find code for it.?
first time i am going to try this
lg g2 at&t,lg g2 t-mobile,lg g2 verizon or any?.
please guide me. and is this safe? and any problem can occur in future?
thanks and regards
overseas freq
dbarot87 said:
hello to everyone,
i am planning to get my lg g2 from usa,which is carrier based phone. so, i want to unlock the phone to work any sim card in india.
so, which carrier i suppose to choose which can unlock easily. and where i can find code for it.?
first time i am going to try this
lg g2 at&t,lg g2 t-mobile,lg g2 verizon or any?.
please guide me. and is this safe? and any problem can occur in future?
thanks and regards
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Did you ever figure out which variant will work in India? I've read that the Verizon one isn't sim locked, but do the GSM frequencies you need match?
cesar33 said:
Did you ever figure out which variant will work in India? I've read that the Verizon one isn't sim locked, but do the GSM frequencies you need match?
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Yes,i checked with Wikipedia Verizon - VS980 model matches with international edition with 2G and 3G network and it does not support for LTE(it does not a problem for me).
is it any problem to buy that mobile in USA?
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Hi, Wanted to ask how I can unlock this sprint G2 to work for international use. Lg G2 sprint ls980 ZVE. Hope you guys can lend a hand and guide me.
Thanks
CellTech03 said:
Hi, Wanted to ask how I can unlock this sprint G2 to work for international use. Lg G2 sprint ls980 ZVE. Hope you guys can lend a hand and guide me.
Thanks
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You can't gsm unlock it as it is not a gsm phone. It is CDMA.
I don't use Sprint, but with Verizon CDMA most the time you can use it with other CDMA carriers, besides the Verizon G2 (VS980) it has a sim card slot for LTE on their network and it is factory unlocked, just put in a compatible sim card and you should at least have voice and SMS working.
CellTech03 said:
Hi, Wanted to ask how I can unlock this sprint G2 to work for international use. Lg G2 sprint ls980 ZVE. Hope you guys can lend a hand and guide me.
Thanks
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Oh sorry apparently the LG ls980 does have a sim card and there is some people working on unlocking it and some claim to have done it, goto here I'm not saying this works, but it looks promising , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
Has anyone tried the Bootloader of the H990DS Dual SIM version?
auktionadmin said:
Has anyone tried the Bootloader of the H990DS Dual SIM version?
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at the moment Nobody unblocked H990DS
you must wait couple of months
ONLY
F800L
F800K
H918 T-Mobile is possible
Instagram: MOOSA36
moosaa said:
ONLY
F800L
F800K
H918 T-Mobile is possible
Instagram: MOOSA36
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Are there only two of three Korean variants which are unlocked yet? Can the F800S not be unlocked later?
moosaa said:
at the moment Nobody unblocked H990DS
you must wait couple of months
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Are you sure that the H990DS Korean variant can be unlocked in couple of month. If H900DS can be unlocked I will buy it in Germany now. But I must be sure that it can be unlocked later.
Are you sure that the H990DS Korean variant can be unlocked in couple of month. If H900DS can be unlocked I will buy it in Germany now. But I must be sure that it can be unlocked later.[/QUOTE]
I'm NOT sure 100%
H990DS is NOT KOREAN
It's Taiwan Dual SIM & S_H_I_T
LINK :
https://www.techwalls.com/lg-v20-model-numbers-differences/
I advice you NEVER DO NOT buy :
H990DS ( DUAL SIM = F_U_C_K it )
BUY BELOW INTERNATIONAL MODEL NUMBER ONLY ( SINGLE SIM ) :
LG H990 V20 TD-LTE / H990TR
LINK :
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/O81Jn/lg-h990-v20-td-lte-h990tr/countries
I think it will launch in South Africa and Turkey in November
Instagram : MOOSA36
moosaa said:
I'm NOT sure 100%
I advice you NEVER DO NOT buy :
H990DS ( DUAL SIM = F_U_C_K it )
BUY BELOW INTERNATIONAL MODEL NUMBER ONLY ( SINGLE SIM ) :
LG H990 V20 TD-LTE / H990TR
LINK :
https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/O81Jn/lg-h990-v20-td-lte-h990tr/countries
I think it will launch in South Africa and Turkey in November
Instagram : MOOSA36
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Ok I think you adviced me the Single SIM variant for better custom ROM community here in xda?
Then I will by a Single SIM variant where it's possible to go in fastboot and fastboot command work. I think H918 T-Mobile US version is the best for custom ROM community, right? Or are other Single SIM variants if rooted as good as the H918 variant?
Anyway I will not buy the Dual SIM variant.
auktionadmin said:
Ok I think you adviced me the Single SIM variant for better custom ROM community here in xda?
Then I will by a Single SIM variant where it's possible to go in fastboot and fastboot command work. I think H918 T-Mobile US version is the best for custom ROM community, right? Or are other Single SIM variants if rooted as good as the H918 variant?
Anyway I will not buy the Dual SIM variant.
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Yes you damn right
Single SIM is for developers ONLY
If you can wait one or two month then,
1st and best option is :
International Single SIM :
LG H990 V20 TD-LTE / H990TR
If you can not wait , then
2nd option :
H918 T-Mobile US
both can be rooted in the near future
do as you wish
I must sleep now
The notion "wait a couple of months" is the most optimistic statement I've read on this topic. Dev's aren't big fans with LG and the ones who are, are typically working on the smaller market SINGLE sim phones like the T-mobile in the US. Root may never come along to the dual sim variant/s and that is just one of the reasons more of the "in the know" type phone users probably WON'T buy this phone. The dev community for LG dual is dead...yet I'm not sure why, this is where more of its USERS are.
RoOSTA
Unfortunately I found this thread too late recommending against the dual sim H990DS.
I have one now and it's too late. I needed a dual sim phone as I carry a work phone and a personal phone and was tired or carrying two phone the whole time. I've had my eye on V20 for quite a while now and was excited to see it had all the specs I wanted including dual sim and MicroSD.
Does anyone think there will be a root for this device? I've always rooted my devices and for a number of reasons. Hearing that there may not be root for this model has made me reconsider my purchase.
Any idea guys?
Soon or Later LG will release unlock method for H990DS, I dont care about yet, lets Cyanogen mature on single sim V20s then move to dual Sim when Unlock is available.
AcostaJA said:
Soon or Later LG will release unlock method for H990DS, I dont care about yet, lets Cyanogen mature on single sim V20s then move to dual Sim when Unlock is available.
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Thank you for the quick reply AcostaJA. That is very reassuring.
Once I know there will be an unlock eventually I can live with that. I don't upgrade my devices very often so the idea of being stuck on stock for that duration was making me crazy.
I'm a fan of Cyanogenmod and look forward to their V20 release.
Thank you again!
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Soon or Later LG will release unlock method for H990DS, I dont care about yet, lets Cyanogen mature on single sim V20s then move to dual Sim when Unlock is available.
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I'm not too sure where you get your optimism from. LG do not have plans to release the boot unlock for this model...
roosta said:
I'm not too sure where you get your optimism from. LG do not have plans to release the boot unlock for this model...
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The mysterious powers of marketing...
moosaa said:
at the moment Nobody unblocked H990DS
you must wait couple of months
ONLY
F800L
F800K
H918 T-Mobile is possible
Instagram: MOOSA36
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Interesting list there. The F800K shipped with an unlockable bootloader like the H918?
"Dirty Santa"'s contributions are the F800L, H910, LS997 and VS995 currently. The other V20s are likely to be cracked open soon.
moosaa said:
I advice you NEVER DO NOT buy :
H990DS ( DUAL SIM = F_U_C_K it )
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My my, you dislike dual-SIM phones so badly? Currently the H99DS has a AU$2015 (roughly US$1450) bounty, but there isn't yet an organized bounty for the H990 (though there are some disorganized folks who are offering). I imagine both will get broken in the same timeframe (not much more difficult to break both at the same time than just one).
AcostaJA said:
Soon or Later LG will release unlock method for H990DS, I dont care about yet, lets Cyanogen mature on single sim V20s then move to dual Sim when Unlock is available.
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They may in fact do that. So far Dirty Santa has only been applied to 4 devices, but most of what was done is pretty general and I imagine the rest of the V20 devices will follow soon. My fear is someone in LG management will say "Hmm, that merely encouraged them, don't be so lenient this time!" and they won't do so and be a PITA.
this guy claims this root works. does it?
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/12/root-lg-v20-h990ds-nougat-twrp.html
macboss said:
this guy claims this root works. does it?
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/12/root-lg-v20-h990ds-nougat-twrp.html
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No it does not
Still nothing??
Look here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/dirtysanta-h990-t3624296/
Jacob_Bentzen said:
Still nothing??
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/bounty-thread-lg-v20-root-h990ds-t3493062
Read before ?
hoi_lai said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/bounty-thread-lg-v20-root-h990ds-t3493062
Read before ?
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Not before today, but now I have a Sony
But thanks anyway
Jacob_Bentzen said:
Not before today, but now I have a Sony
But thanks anyway
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Nice to see U have a Sony instead of Phone X:laugh:
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zigmuntfavello said:
Hello fellas, I have the LG V20 AT&T phone and I want to be able to use the sim of any network carrier of my choosing and I’ve been told that it's next to impossible to unlock AT&T phones unless you have the stock locked Rom and if I will flash unlocked Rom the phone will be sim free. Would that be correct If that is correct, my question is: Does anyone have unlocked Rom from this phone? At this moment when I insert different carrier sim the phone ask for 8 digit sim network unlock put code. any guide for it or someone with the knowledge to do it or someone pointing towards the right direction would be greatly appreciated!
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From my understanding, and at least on Tmobile, you have to ask the carrier for the sim unlock code. Your phone has to be paid off if you bought the phone through the carrier. This is independent of the rom used. Check this out: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
zigmuntfavello said:
Hello fellas, I have the LG V20 AT&T phone and I want to be able to use the sim of any network carrier of my choosing and I’ve been told that it's next to impossible to unlock AT&T phones unless you have the stock locked Rom and if I will flash unlocked Rom the phone will be sim free. Would that be correct If that is correct, my question is: Does anyone have unlocked Rom from this phone? At this moment when I insert different carrier sim the phone ask for 8 digit sim network unlock put code. any guide for it or someone with the knowledge to do it or someone pointing towards the right direction would be greatly appreciated!
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Since you are being prompted for a actual unlock code.you do infact have at&t and NOT t mobile device with their garbage unlock app and process.simply look for a unlock code for a "lg v20 h910" or "lg v20 at&t unlock "on ebay.all the other cell unlock sites are a rip off. Codes are pretty cheap like 2 bux or so.now if you had a t mobile device you would have had to jump through a lot of hoops to get it unlocked.luckily you dont.
mattzaher said:
what is the difference between lg v20 H990N, H990DS, H990T, H910, H918, LS997, US996, VS995 for sim unlocking? which one is easier to unlock?
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LG V20 H910 is AT&T version; LG V20 H918 is T-Mobile variant; LG V20 LS997 is for Sprint; LG V20 US996 for US Cellular; LG V20 H990N - for Hong Kong; LG V20 H990DS is Global Dual-SIM version ; LG V20 VS995 Verizon version ; LG V20 H990T for Mexico.
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From my understanding, and at least on Tmobile, you have to ask the carrier for the sim unlock code. Your phone has to be paid off if you bought the phone through the carrier. This is independent of the rom used. Check this out: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
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....and for tmobile you can't be rooted. I just sucked like that. my t918 is paid off but rooted. Tmobile asked me to use their unlocking app however doesnt work just dont wanna go through hassle going back to stock.
can someone write here the full list of worldwide carriers where v20 is available at this moment?
perryjackson said:
Am use one service to unlock my one phone locked with t-mobile, even my phone does not ask to enter unlock code for unlock,, but i have device unlock app in my phone so i place order to unlock my phone through device unlock app and successfully m phone unlocked . t-mobile doest allow you to leave him, so you have to place order to unlock there is no. of site who provide unlock code or unlock service. if you wish to want to unlock your phone so let me know i will share the link with you for unlock.
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Thx for heads up. Just wonder if it will work with rooted phone? I am very interested !!!
How can I put into the unlock code the phone? Any instruction?
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How can I put into the unlock code the phone? Any instruction?
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it should ask for code automatically after rebooting with different carrier sim, if not - then you should use network unlock app for connecting to server and entering code
what is the difference between lg v20 sim unlock code and network unlock code? as I understand sim unlock code is 4 digit and network unlock code is 8 digit, correct?
eldar4uk said:
LG V20 H910 is AT&T version; LG V20 H918 is T-Mobile variant; LG V20 LS997 is for Sprint; LG V20 US996 for US Cellular; LG V20 H990N - for Hong Kong; LG V20 H990DS is Global Dual-SIM version ; LG V20 VS995 Verizon version ; LG V20 H990T for Mexico.
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what about European version of V20? will it work with Sprint/Verizon after unlocking?
julianalaqrua said:
what about European version of V20? will it work with Sprint/Verizon after unlocking?
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yes, it will work. all v20 phones are using the same hardware
ronnycopsetta said:
which version support LTE 2,14,18 bands on 2100Mhz ? I want to make sure that 4g connection will work well after unlocking
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LG V20 LS997 version support all LTE bands, this is US version
is it possible to use this phone (dual sim version) with cdma and gsm carrier at the same time? for example sim1 for at&t and sim2 for sprint ?
eldar4uk said:
LG V20 H910 is AT&T version; LG V20 H918 is T-Mobile variant; LG V20 LS997 is for Sprint; LG V20 US996 for US Cellular; LG V20 H990N - for Hong Kong; LG V20 H990DS is Global Dual-SIM version ; LG V20 VS995 Verizon version ; LG V20 H990T for Mexico.
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how to choose the right model for MetroPCS carrier? as I know they using 2,4 and 14 LTE bands
is it possible to unlock lg v20 sprint phone with "BAD ESN" ?
Unlock code lg v20
Can you please share the site. I am trying to unlock my LG V20 and need help please.
Thanks
Any lg simunlock.com will be deleted as spam
To unlock an LG V20 (lgv20) on AT&T (att) without another network sim:
Dial *#06# on your device to find your IMEI
Get your unlock pin from att.com/deviceunlock
Dial or paste: 2945#*910#
A menu will popup. Choose network lock. Enter the unlock code AT&T gave you.
The phone will restart and be unlocked.
So I got to the unlock screen by entering:
2945#*910#
The 910 is the model number. My phone's Settings > System > About > Hardware Info lists my phone as an LG-H910
So if you're on another network, chances are you could use your model number to get through.
Because I want to be able to root it and install roms,mods,etc onto my lg v20 so I need to know what model to purchase before I can do all this. And also I have T-Mobile from my work for my own carrier I want to be able to get 4G LTE on this device as well. Thanks in advance
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There is only one international model which is h990 dual SIM. It has the most bands enabled out if the box including TD DLTE. It has the least custom ROM support though. If you need official bootloader unlock us996 unbranded is the one to get.
GDane1 said:
Because I want to be able to root it and install roms,mods,etc onto my lg v20 so I need to know what model to purchase before I can do all this. And also I have T-Mobile from my work for my own carrier I want to be able to get 4G LTE on this device as well. Thanks in advance
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why don't you go with the T-Mobile version. it's rootable, and has custom ROMs and kernels. Also you have all the bands necessary for 4g plus WiFi calling.
Hi, want to buy a used LG v20 but i want to make sure it will be able to root it and custum it....
for now i buy a lgv20 only 50$ on ebay but it's locked and with US cellular... so i cant do nothing with it.... so i think i should buy another one... but wich one... this is the question...
i would like to have the root function, the FM function activated... the multi user activated... for now nothing of that is possible with the lgv 20 US cellular
thx
Someone posted on this forum recently that you CAN get OFFICIAL bootloader unlock from LG on US Cellular. Try it!
I have the same question. Is there a preferred model for the V20? I was thinking of getting an unlocked US996 model, primarily for audio/video use with no sim. I would, however, like it to work with AT&T as a backup to my iPhone. I know it uses the same nano-sim format. Of course I would like to root, etc as safely as possible. I haven't bought it yet, so advise is very welcome and appreciated.
I understand the US996 can get official bootloader unlock directly from LG.
rlw6534 said:
I have the same question. Is there a preferred model for the V20? I was thinking of getting an unlocked US996 model, primarily for audio/video use with no sim. I would, however, like it to work with AT&T as a backup to my iPhone. I know it uses the same nano-sim format. Of course I would like to root, etc as safely as possible. I haven't bought it yet, so advise is very welcome and appreciated.
I understand the US996 can get official bootloader unlock directly from LG.
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The unlocked US996 is by far the easiest to root and will work on AT&T, but you won't get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling if those matter to you. Only the AT&T-branded H910 will have those working.
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The unlocked US996 is by far the easiest to root and will work on AT&T, but you won't get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling if those matter to you. Only the AT&T-branded H910 will have those working.
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Thank you for responding!!!
Rooting is more important for me as I don't plan on using it as my primary phone anyway. Sound like US996 is the way to go if you like to play with custom ROMs, etc.