Is it possible to activate verizon G2 VS980 on gsm network ?
Any workaround if Im not in the US ?
Yes. Insert the sim card. Done. VS980 is unlocked.
Steamer86 said:
Yes. Insert the sim card. Done. VS980 is unlocked.
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I wish it was that easy, but what ever sim card I put in I get this message:
"Sorry Were having trouble activating your phone. Please call 8778074646 from another phone to activate your 4g LTE service .
yes. there is a guide. check with google. its like a nintendo code. up, down and power as i remember. Just
Melodycd said:
yes. there is a guide. check with google. its like a nintendo code. up, down and power as i remember. Just
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Thanks found it "D
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485695
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I am a total newbee and i probably spelled that wrong but i have a Verizon Motorola RAZR M and I have a working Tmobile SIM card which i am trying to setup for a friend. I used Radio Com to edit it and set it up for Tmobile access per the instructions i got on this site. It does not recognize the sim card and sees no network. Do I need to root it? Any help appreciated.
Do you have the sim card in correctly? If yes have you turned it on then off?
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yes i have rebooted.
zwiked1 said:
yes i have rebooted.
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make sure u set it to gsm/utms....sometimes it switches back to global..or use the radiocomm method again...sometimes it doesnt stick..everytime I've done it I've had to do it twice..
crazy4android said:
make sure u set it to gsm/utms....sometimes it switches back to global..
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yea it does not stay
zwiked1 said:
yea it does not stay
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just cancel the message when it ask to switch back to global..I would recommend using radiocomm again to make sure it sticks..
ok am with verzion but wanting to switch to straight talk can i unlock my phone and go to straight talk or do i need to do the root thing plz help
senthiele said:
ok am with verzion but wanting to switch to straight talk can i unlock my phone and go to straight talk or do i need to do the root thing plz help
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nope
Yes and no. I don't believe that Verizon uses SIM locks. So you can move to the other carrier without root as the poster above stated.
But you'll likely need root to vanquish the uber-annoying you've inserted a SIM card from an unknown source messages from the Verizon setup app after you do so. So in any practical sense, yes, you will need root.
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fffft said:
Yes and no. I don't believe that Verizon uses SIM locks. So you can move to the other carrier without root as the poster above stated.
But you'll likely need root to vanquish the uber-annoying you've inserted a SIM card from an unknown source messages from the Verizon setup app after you do so. So in any practical sense, yes, you will need root.
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so i can unlock it to use on straight talk then
When i pop in my t-mobile sim card, the phone does not recognize it or prompt me for a network code or anything ? anyone know of someone or a service to sim unlock the sprint variant ? Thank you
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I'm also trying to figure this out, as I am not able to even connect to T-Mobiles server to trigger the unlock. All that my unlock app does is just sit there with a spinning wheel and say " connecting to server, please wait " , so if I cannot get passed that than I'm screwed cause it's gotta at least prompt me if I want to unlock permanently or temporary. Darn thing just keeps spinning like I'm blocked from even connecting. Can someone who is rooted check to see if their phone will prompt for an unlock or not? Thanks in advance!
anasrocks said:
When i pop in my t-mobile sim card, the phone does not recognize it or prompt me for a network code or anything ? anyone know of someone or a service to sim unlock the sprint variant ? Thank you
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If the T-Mobile unlock app is on the Sprint version (Which I doubt) use this site https://www.unlockbase.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/ otherwise you might contact them and find out if they can sim unlock it another way. Or sideload the T-Mobile Unlock app and see if it works that way (I doubt this would work but you never know til you try)
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I'm also trying to figure this out, as I am not able to even connect to T-Mobiles server to trigger the unlock. All that my unlock app does is just sit there with a spinning wheel and say " connecting to server, please wait " , so if I cannot get passed that than I'm screwed cause it's gotta at least prompt me if I want to unlock permanently or temporary. Darn thing just keeps spinning like I'm blocked from even connecting. Can someone who is rooted check to see if their phone will prompt for an unlock or not? Thanks in advance!
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If you are rooted, it can detect it and it will stay on the spinning wheel. Only way I got it to work was to restore to stock no root and it worked (It kept giving me a unlock not available until I bought the unlock service from https://www.unlockbase.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/ )
Dirty Santa sim unlocks the Sprint variant,not sure for T-Mobile
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If the T-Mobile unlock app is on the Sprint version (Which I doubt) use this site https://www.unlockbase.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/ otherwise you might contact them and find out if they can sim unlock it another way. Or sideload the T-Mobile Unlock app and see if it works that way (I doubt this would work but you never know til you try)
If you are rooted, it can detect it and it will stay on the spinning wheel. Only way I got it to work was to restore to stock no root and it worked (It kept giving me a unlock not available until I bought the unlock service from https://www.unlockbase.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/ )
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I was thinking that it was because I was rooted , so I guess I will try and restore to an unrooted state and see if that makes a difference.
I found a guy on ebay who supposedly can unlock the Sprint V20 for $50.
preilly44 said:
I found a guy on ebay who supposedly can unlock the Sprint V20 for $50.
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can u post a link or the guys name?
papoose515 said:
can u post a link or the guys name?
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Don't bother. All he will do is already what you can do. Root your phone and use the US996 Rom on it(btw try that.)
me2151 said:
Don't bother. All he will do is already what you can do. Root your phone and use the US996 Rom on it(btw try that.)
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so the us996rom is sim unlocked?
papoose515 said:
so the us996rom is sim unlocked?
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The US996 roms are from an unlocked device. so yea.
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When i pop in my t-mobile sim card, the phone does not recognize it or prompt me for a network code or anything ? anyone know of someone or a service to sim unlock the sprint variant ? Thank you
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is the phone paid off in full? no more monthly obligation? if not that's the reason you can't unlock. it's because you don't own the phone sprint does. NO ONE can get a device unlocked from distributor without full payment fulfillment.
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is the phone paid off in full? no more monthly obligation? if not that's the reason you can't unlock. it's because you don't own the phone sprint does. NO ONE can get a device unlocked from distributor without full payment fulfillment.
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It works fine if you have a rom thats unlocked(for some unknown reason.)
Anything on this?!!! Im about to buy a service but when I pop another sim it doesn't prompt the unlock code screen I heard there's a way to manually get there any help?! Dirty Santa does the trick I heard but rooting the v20 is not easy and I heard lots of side effects
Anyone can unlock Sprint LG V20 remotly ? by anasrocks
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It works fine if you have a rom thats unlocked(for some unknown reason.)
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Can the T-Mobile LG v2o use that rom?
boss315man315 said:
Can the T-Mobile LG v2o use that rom?
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You can try it. i dont know if it will or wont work.
me2151 said:
You can try it. i dont know if it will or wont work.
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So did the ROM let you use any carrier sim?
boss315man315 said:
So did the ROM let you use any carrier sim?
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Supposedly yes. i never tested it.
yes sprint unlocks it remotely that is what they did with mine, once I called in they had you run the uicc unlock option in updates. it will say uicc unlocked successfully.
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If you are rooted, it can detect it and it will stay on the spinning wheel. Only way I got it to work was to restore to stock no root and it worked (It kept giving me a unlock not available until I bought the unlock service from https://www.unlockbase.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/ )
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I have this the same spinning wheel Iand Im unable to unlock my phone. Is it hard to go back to stock and redo it again?
Unlocking the LG G5 Sprint model!
First and foremost thank @vittger over in this thread where the method was posted - HERE
Reason I am making this Guide/post is it seems like even though its been posted, theres not a thread for it and some miss the actual method of doing it.
I haven't tested or seen it tested on any OS below Android 7.0 so it may not work unless you've updated.
1. Download this APK - HERE
2.Install the APK
3 Open the App
4. Scroll down & Select IOT(CDG2)
5.Select LTE setting,Select Operation Mode, Then Select Lab Network
6. Device will reboot, Then go back to step 3,4, and 5, and the option Band25 make sure its enabled. scroll down to LTE Data roam config, and enable all the bands towards the bottom in that menu as well.
7. Go back to the Hidden menu APK main menu, ModemProtocol, RAT Selection, then choose GSM/WCDMA/LTE Auto
8. Reboot and you should be good to go!
9. You now have you Sprint LG G5 LS992 GSM unlocked for both US and international GSM carriers
To Add your APN (for data):
Go to, The hidden menu APK, IOT(CDG2), LTE Settings,
APN settings and then add your APN for your carrier
Remember you'll need to set APN type to "default" and
authentication type to "None" or else it wont work
Tested and working with AT&T 3G/HSPA,4G/LTE And T-Mobile 2G/4G/LTE working perfectly fine in the USA. Also tested with a GiffGaff UK sim roaming in the US.
This method also works with the LG V20 and LG Tribute HD so it may work on other LG devices.
Having an issue with it stop working?
Disable your screen lock. No password/swipe to unlock/fingerprints - Having a password seems to be an issue with this method.
Here's a quick YouTube video I made,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10k8I5sDtuQ
thanks but are you tested it in Locked G5 Nougate version
thaifani said:
thanks but are you tested it in Locked G5 Nougate version
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What do you mean by locked G5?
thaifani said:
thanks but are you tested it in Locked G5 Nougate version
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This method works entirely on stock. Been running a TracFone GSM BYOP SIM card for the past month with use of the APK above.
Is this the same as the remote unlock? Thank you
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Is this the same as the remote unlock? Thank you
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Sort of but its FREE. It will do the same exact thing. The instructions are in the OP. All you do is download the APK follow the directions and GSM unlocked
Thanks.... Bro
How do we return to sprint? Can you put that in the instructions too?
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How do we return to sprint? Can you put that in the instructions too?
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Just dial ##RTN and enter your SPC code, which will reset your device. If you need your SPC code Give Sprint your IMEI and they can provide it.
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RTN would do a reset of all sw or just the provisioning/network/sim setup?
robnitro said:
How do we return to sprint? Can you put that in the instructions too?
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robnitro said:
Thanks,
RTN would do a reset of all sw or just the provisioning/network/sim setup?
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It resets everything.
hyelton said:
It resets everything.
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Video link needs an update .
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Video link needs an update .
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Yeah, no matter what I do xda will say invalid. But seems I posted the edit link from my channel lol.I'll fix it when I get home thanks for letting me know
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hyelton said:
Yeah, no matter what I do xda will say invalid. But seems I posted the edit link from my channel lol.I'll fix it when I get home thanks for letting me know
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You're welcome, awesome work !
This method woks with zv9????
pilderahora said:
This method woks with zv9????
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Yes as that's android 7.0
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What do you mean by locked G5?
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Will this work on a Boost LG Stylo 2? I have tried and it is not unlocked and I cannot find "scroll down to LTE Data roam config, and enable all the bands towards the bottom in that menu as well. " this part in the app.
FYI it has Android 7.0 on it.
Thanks
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Will this work on a Boost LG Stylo 2? I have tried and it is not unlocked and I cannot find "scroll down to LTE Data roam config, and enable all the bands towards the bottom in that menu as well. " this part in the app.
FYI it has Android 7.0 on it.
Thanks
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Its not supposed too so I wouldn't think in would. But it probably doesn't hurt to try at least. But it's doubtful.
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same issue with somebody mentioned before, I was using on at&t and after a reboot, it will display no sim no matter what you do, have to do a R&D reset to make it work again, and this has happened 2 times for me. anyone have solutions?
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same issue with somebody mentioned before, I was using on at&t and after a reboot, it will display no sim no matter what you do, have to do a R&D reset to make it work again, and this has happened 2 times for me. anyone have solutions?
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This has never happened to me. Only way I can see it happening is unless your phone had an update, or something Sprint wise is doing something. Did you do a FULL reset before doing so? As in ##RTN#? Where it wipes all the Sprint carrier config etc?
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I want to be able to remove Sprints crapware. Should I unlock the bootloader before inserting the sim?
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I want to be able to remove Sprints crapware. Should I unlock the bootloader before inserting the sim?
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I might already be locked being it's a Sprint variant. Boot it up without the sim and if the unlock switch isn't greyed out then flip the switch. After that no sim can relock it
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I want to be able to remove Sprints crapware. Should I unlock the bootloader before inserting the sim?
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Bootloader is unlockable regardless.
From the way I understand it, if you boot the device with Sprint SIM, it will carrier lock the device. Meaning you will have to wait for Sprint to push updates for OTA.
But I am on Sprint and can confirm you can still unlock and root the device as normal instructions for the device state. And also sideload updates etc with no issue.
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I want to be able to remove Sprints crapware. Should I unlock the bootloader before inserting the sim?
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What are you talking about? There is no "crapware".
I bought the phone at Best buy and use Sprint. It locks as far as roaming and it hides the tethering option but I did switch the Sim and it worked on FreedomPop fine
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I might already be locked being it's a Sprint variant. Boot it up without the sim and if the unlock switch isn't greyed out then flip the switch. After that no sim can relock it
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Hi, could you post detailed steps for preventing relock? Thx.
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Bootloader is unlockable regardless.
From the way I understand it, if you boot the device with Sprint SIM, it will carrier lock the device. Meaning you will have to wait for Sprint to push updates for OTA.
But I am on Sprint and can confirm you can still unlock and root the device as normal instructions for the device state. And also sideload updates etc with no issue.
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Great to know thanks.
A question: may I have the update OTA even if I am in another country? without the sprint sim card?
mariopazan said:
A question: may I have the update OTA even if I am in another country? without the sprint sim card?
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I have a sim from Mexico and recived every update so far
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I have a sim from Mexico and recived every update so far
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Is your phone the Sprint variant? If so, what did you have to do to get it to work with a Mexican sim?
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Is your phone the Sprint variant? If so, what did you have to do to get it to work with a Mexican sim?
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I am not sure, bought from swappa a couple months ago.. Just inserted the sim card (AT&T Mexico) and it started worked, voice and data
TheDethEgineer said:
I am not sure, bought from swappa a couple months ago.. Just inserted the sim card (AT&T Mexico) and it started worked, voice and data
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If you boot into the bootloader, the phone will read "Sprint" or "OpenUS" next to variant.