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Hello all,
If I get a mobile provider carrier (Rogers) locked phone, can I unlock it by installing a custom ROM on it? Would it be unlocked then?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
No
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You to buy code.
Imei lock cant be by pass.
But you try changing you imei number (at your own rick)
I had to buy code to unlock my phone in india.
Alright, thanks for the reply! Cheers!
I really want root so I can remove the bloatware on my VS988. Could some please make a compatible custom recovery for this model? Thanks!
chocolote4444 said:
I really want root so I can remove the bloatware on my VS988. Could some please make a compatible custom recovery for this model? Thanks!
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There is no unlocked boot loader for the VS988.
There is no way to add TWRP without a boot loader unlock.
If you like the LG G6, sell the Verizon version and get the US997 version with has a boot loader you can unlock and it also works on VZW.
tech_head said:
There is no unlocked boot loader for the VS988.
There is no way to add TWRP without a boot loader unlock.
If you like the LG G6, sell the Verizon version and get the US997 version with has a boot loader you can unlock and it also works on VZW.
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I have the US997 Unlocked and on Verizon. It works great. After my Moto X I'll never purchase a phone from Verizon again. Unlocked all the way!
chocolote4444 said:
I really want root so I can remove the bloatware on my VS988. Could some please make a compatible custom recovery for this model? Thanks!
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It isn't that simple. Your model, the VS988, is a locked down Verizon variant. LG has locked the carrier versions of the G6, so it doesn't matter if your on AT&T, Verizon or even US Cellular. You are unable to modify the software of a carrier branded variant. If you wanted to be able to modify your device you should of done research before you made the purchase and went with a US997, as it has an unlocked bootloader and supports the bands for every major United States carrier. Your best bet, if you want to do software modification, is to sell your current VS997 and pickup a new US997 for around $450. All accessories would work with both models so it wouldn't be as if you were buying all new accessories on top of it.
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gregfink83 said:
I have the US997 Unlocked and on Verizon. It works great. After my Moto X I'll never purchase a phone from Verizon again. Unlocked all the way!
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Wait until your on AOSP based roms lol. While on vacation I totally lost data running AquariOS and had to restore to stock to get LTE.
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gregfink83 said:
I have the US997 Unlocked and on Verizon. It works great. After my Moto X I'll never purchase a phone from Verizon again. Unlocked all the way!
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Wait until your on AOSP based roms lol. While on vacation I totally lost data running AquariOS and had to restore to stock to get LTE.
Matt4542 said:
It isn't that simple. Your model, the VS988, is a locked down Verizon variant. LG has locked the carrier versions of the G6, so it doesn't matter if your on AT&T, Verizon or even US Cellular. You are unable to modify the software of a carrier branded variant. If you wanted to be able to modify your device you should of done research before you made the purchase and went with a US997, as it has an unlocked bootloader and supports the bands for every major United States carrier. Your best bet, if you want to do software modification, is to sell your current VS997 and pickup a new US997 for around $450. All accessories would work with both models so it wouldn't be as if you were buying all new accessories on top of it.
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Wait until your on AOSP based roms lol. While on vacation I totally lost data running AquariOS and had to restore to stock to get LTE.
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Wait until your on AOSP based roms lol. While on vacation I totally lost data running AquariOS and had to restore to stock to get LTE.
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Your right. That was my mistake lol. I'm gonna wait till Cyber monday and buy the US977 model and try to sell my original.
Any chance I can get help finding the stock Verizon rom? I have the VS998 and cant seem to find it anywhere, the post here in XDA leads to a blank page.
Here is the Oreo update, it's the one before current version which contained security fix.
https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/16833/VS98820d_02_0829_ARB00.kdz
For some reason the newest isn't posted anywhere.
Hi i'm from the Philippines, i bought my phone from amazon. Is it possible to unlock this even it is not connected with T-Mobile network?
I hope it is possible
Btw
Is this legit?
https://www.facebook.com/gsmserviceremote/
http://www.simunlockremote.com
Anyone?
On which T-Mobile network is your phone locked? If it's locked to any T-Mobile network from Europe, then you just need to unlock by inserting the unlocking codes.
As you mention you bought your phone from Amazon, I presume it Amazon US and your phone is locked to T-Mobile USA. In this case, your device can be unlocked only through the Device Unlock App, and in this case, you will need a T-Mobile SIM card inserted in your phone whilst performing the unlocking process.
Here is a simple guide that shows what I said above, that you might need a T-Mobile SIM or not, depending on the message your phone displays: https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/network-locked-t-mobile-usa/
RossTeagan said:
On which T-Mobile network is your phone locked? If it's locked to any T-Mobile network from Europe, then you just need to unlock by inserting the unlocking codes.
As you mention you bought your phone from Amazon, I presume it Amazon US and your phone is locked to T-Mobile USA. In this case, your device can be unlocked only through the Device Unlock App, and in this case, you will need a T-Mobile SIM card inserted in your phone whilst performing the unlocking process.
Here is a simple guide that shows what I said above, that you might need a T-Mobile SIM or not, depending on the message your phone displays: https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/network-locked-t-mobile-usa/
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My phone is not asking an unlock but it has a Device Unlock App.
I have inserted a T-Mobile SIM but i think is it not connected with T-Mobile Network (cause i live here in the philippines).
When i am trying to unlock my phone using the app, it will say that my device is not eligible.
The guide here https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/network-locked-t-mobile-usa/ says that "device’s IMEI will need to be registered as Unlocked/Eligible". - Do you have an idea on registering the IMEI?
Thank you.
Registering the device IMEI as unlocked is the step that needs to be taken only after the message displayed when inserting the SIM shows: "Device is eligible...".
Unfortunately, if your phone displays the message that is not eligible, you can't unlock it with the device unlock app. In this case, I think your only option is to root it and change the firmware. If you can't connect to T-Mobile USA, you can't use the unlock app.
No need for unlock app now TMB can be unlocked through ADB pm me if u need help
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instrumentaly said:
No need for unlock app now TMB can be unlocked through ADB pm me if u need help
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Hey, can i get your help with the unlock using ADB
Did you unlock your phone through that adb-method?
instrumentaly said:
No need for unlock app now TMB can be unlocked through ADB pm me if u need help
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Can you help me with Sim unlocking my tmo lg v30?
Hi mate..
I unlocked my LG G6 TMO using Z3x dongle. For this to be succeeded your G6 needs to be rooted and on 11g firmware. Once you unlock it, you can update your fw to 20a (oreo) using TWRP and your phone will still remain unlock for all network. You can find some reference by googling with keyword "H872 unlock z3x". Hv a nice unlocking mate. Cheers.
unlock help pls
luckk said:
can you help to unlock mine ?
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i need your help to unlock my s8
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luckk said:
can you help to unlock mine ?
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I need your help unlocking my s8
Can u help me with adb commands to unlock my alcatel fierce 4
Hey could you help me with an unlock for a galaxy s8 on tmobile
Tmb s9+ help
instrumentaly said:
No need for unlock app now TMB can be unlocked through ADB pm me if u need help
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Help with adb instructions
instrumentaly said:
No need for unlock app now TMB can be unlocked through ADB pm me if u need help
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@instrumentaly
I could use your help with my s8 please
instrumentaly said:
No need for unlock app now TMB can be unlocked through ADB pm me if u need help
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Will this work on my t mobile s9?
You can get Unlock code. Provide IMEI number of mobile and Sim company name is T-Mobile. Country is USA.
Insert other sim card to mobile.
It ask to enter unlock code.
Enter your unlock code and mobile is unlock. You do not need to connect T-Mobile. More details is
How to Sim Unlock T-Mobile
Carrier Unlock T-mobile sim for iPhone Samsung galaxy lg. Get T-mobile network unlock code from IMEI or find hidden unlock code house within mobile.
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instrumentaly said:
No need for unlock app now TMB can be unlocked through ADB pm me if u need help
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Please I need help with unlocking an S8 with ADB
Hi,
I found that "unlockboot" can help me to unlock my S10+ SMG-G975U, that previusly UnlockUnit identify my device as Unavailable - CDMA and something like that topic.
Do you recommend unlockboot to unlock by 99USD?
Thank in advance!
Are you wanting to carrier unlock it or bootloader unlock it? The phone is already carrier unlocked, just insert your SIM. The bootloader cannot be unlocked on the G975U.
StoneyJSG said:
Are you wanting to carrier unlock it or bootloader unlock it? The phone is already carrier unlocked, just insert your SIM. The bootloader cannot be unlocked on the G975U.
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Hi,
No, there is a message that said "Sorry, your device can´t be activated on another carrier's..."
What carrier are you on? If you flash the U1 unlocked firmware and insert a SIM, it should work. If you don't want to flash then it looks like you need an unlock code, which is odd because from what I have read the G975U is already carrier unlocked.
StoneyJSG said:
What carrier are you on? If you flash the U1 unlocked firmware and insert a SIM, it should work. If you don't want to flash then it looks like you need an unlock code, which is odd because from what I have read the G975U is already carrier unlocked.
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Thanks, I will try to flash U1 fw. The cellphone is Verizon, and I am looking to move to Movistar (Telefonica) of Mexico.
StoneyJSG said:
What carrier are you on? If you flash the U1 unlocked firmware and insert a SIM, it should work. If you don't want to flash then it looks like you need an unlock code, which is odd because from what I have read the G975U is already carrier unlocked.
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Wait wait. So you're saying my Sprint S10+ is already unlocked? Just need to flash the U1 software?
If you purchased a carrier branded model new it doesn't normally come unlocked. You need to own the phone outright before a carrier will unlock it and some carriers require that the phone be used on their network for a minimum period of time (usually 1 or 2 months) even if you did purchase it outright from them.
You cannot flash U1 firmware on an S10+ unless it's carrier unlocked.
Hello,
I flashed this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/sm-g975u-firmware-downloads-tmo-spr-att-t3908657. Everything goes ok, and the message of unlocking appears, requesting me the unlock code.
Any suggestion?
Thank you!
jhs39 said:
If you purchased a carrier branded model new it doesn't normally come unlocked. You need to own the phone outright before a carrier will unlock it and some carriers require that the phone be used on their network for a minimum period of time (usually 1 or 2 months) even if you did purchase it outright from them.
You cannot flash U1 firmware on an S10+ unless it's carrier unlocked.
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Actually you can flash U1 firmware anyway, but it will still be locked to the same carrier without the unlock code. Carrier locking is IMEI based, not software or device based.
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using XDA Labs
Have you tried calling the carrier and asking them to unlock it? Most carriers will unlock your phone once you've had it for 3 months.
Psedog said:
Have you tried calling the carrier and asking them to unlock it? Most carriers will unlock your phone once you've had it for 3 months.
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I cannot get contact with agent support, I need to have a Verizon number get into the call
jwarrior319 said:
Actually you can flash U1 firmware anyway, but it will still be locked to the same carrier without the unlock code. Carrier locking is IMEI based, not software or device based.
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Recently the firmware for the S10+ became all-inclusive like on the S9 models so I'm not sure if flashing U1 firmware over carrier firmware will get rid of the carrier apps anymore. They seem to get installed now automatically as part of the provisioning for the installed SIM card. If you have a network unlocked Verizon phone and insert a T-mobile SIM you end up with the T-mobile boot animation and T-mobile apps and all the Verizon stuff is gone. Maybe the U1 firmware doesn't work the same way.
I read in a different thread that you have to activate the phone with Verizon and wait 3 days. After that just put in another carrier SIM and the phone should auto unlock.
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If you purchased a carrier branded model new it doesn't normally come unlocked. You need to own the phone outright before a carrier will unlock it and some carriers require that the phone be used on their network for a minimum period of time (usually 1 or 2 months) even if you did purchase it outright from them.
You cannot flash U1 firmware on an S10+ unless it's carrier unlocked.
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this is incomplete and some is inaccurate..
his vzw device doesnt need to be paid off but does need to wait 60 days from activating on the verizon network before they unlock it..
also you can absolutely flash u1 firmware on a u device, it has literally nothing to do with the sim lock.. and no, flashing u1 on u doesnt magically unlock the sim..
pretty sure on U firmware vzw device will say message cannot be used on another carrier yet.. on u1 will i believe prompt for unlock code when a dif. carrier sim is inserted
https://www.verizon.com/about/consumer-safety/device-unlocking-policy
sprint however needs to be fully paid off and active at least 50 days and account needs to be in good standing to be eligible for sim unlock
StoneyJSG said:
I read in a different thread that you have to activate the phone with Verizon and wait 3 days. After that just put in another carrier SIM and the phone should auto unlock.
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its a 60 day period, not 3 days lmao
hackerjj22 said:
Hi,
I found that "unlockboot" can help me to unlock my S10+ SMG-G975U, that previusly UnlockUnit identify my device as Unavailable - CDMA and something like that topic.
Do you recommend unlockboot to unlock by 99USD?
Thank in advance!
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are you trying to unlock the Sim or the bootloader? i have the same phone and was disappointed to find out i couldn't unlock my bootloader. no root no custom rom smh. but it's because Samsung removed the developer option to "oem unlock" which must be enabled to unlock. so done online service claiming to be able to do so is crap and waste of money. also if you're trying to unlock the Sim which I think that's what the site is claiming to be able to do because Sprint is a CDMA network if you unlock the SIM the only other service you can put it onto would be boost or Virgin Mobile which just use Sprint's towers. they're the only network still using CDMA. so pointless all the way around sorry buddy.
kw69747 said:
are you trying to unlock the Sim or the bootloader? i have the same phone and was disappointed to find out i couldn't unlock my bootloader. no root no custom rom smh. but it's because Samsung removed the developer option to "oem unlock" which must be enabled to unlock. so done online service claiming to be able to do so is crap and waste of money. also if you're trying to unlock the Sim which I think that's what the site is claiming to be able to do because Sprint is a CDMA network if you unlock the SIM the only other service you can put it onto would be boost or Virgin Mobile which just use Sprint's towers. they're the only network still using CDMA. so pointless all the way around sorry buddy.
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Thanks for your reply!
I am trying to unlock the sim, the cellphone was Verizon US, (refurbished by asurion). And wanted to use Movistar (Telefonica, from Mexico just GSM). I am searching to do a root and try to follow this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693491. So what I understand, the site "Unlockboot" could do a CDMA unlock, and after 3 days of chatting with the person that is on service there, sounds that are possible, also is possible that I can continue using my GSM provider of Mexico. But it is very expensive 99$ USD is 2000$ MXN... Also, I do not trust a web service, also if there isn't a reference on this forum.
So that's the update...
kw69747 said:
are you trying to unlock the Sim or the bootloader? i have the same phone and was disappointed to find out i couldn't unlock my bootloader. no root no custom rom smh. but it's because Samsung removed the developer option to "oem unlock" which must be enabled to unlock. so done online service claiming to be able to do so is crap and waste of money. also if you're trying to unlock the Sim which I think that's what the site is claiming to be able to do because Sprint is a CDMA network if you unlock the SIM the only other service you can put it onto would be boost or Virgin Mobile which just use Sprint's towers. they're the only network still using CDMA. so pointless all the way around sorry buddy.
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you are wrong.. U variants will work on all us carriers once sim unlocked.. its been this way a few years now..
also, i can get oem unlock but youre still not missing anything because bl unlock doesnt work still lol
I think ibowtoandroid who maintains multiple Samsung device threads on XDA has an unlock service but I'm not sure what he charges.
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Where I live there are multiple independent phone shops that sell SIM cards and phones and are not affiliated with a single carrier and also phone repair shops that offer to SIM unlock a phone as a walk in service. You can probably find a shop to do it if you don't trust an online service.
jhs39 said:
I think ibowtoandroid who maintains multiple Samsung device threads on XDA has an unlock service but I'm not sure what he charges.
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Where I live there are multiple independent phone shops that sell SIM cards and phones and are not affiliated with a single carrier and also phone repair shops that offer to SIM unlock a phone as a walk in service. You can probably find a shop to do it if you don't trust an online service.
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Let me contact him, thanks!
Hi, just bought a G955u1, unlocked, been reading lots of posts but im confused, my phone is working on att with my old sim, but wifi calling is not there, can i flash my phone to a locked att firmware so all the att features will be working? i have odin and a choice of files but need to flash the correct one, my current csc reads OYM, thanks
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Hi, just bought a G955u1, unlocked, been reading lots of posts but im confused, my phone is working on att with my old sim, but wifi calling is not there, can i flash my phone to a locked att firmware so all the att features will be working? i have odin and a choice of files but need to flash the correct one, my current csc reads OYM, thanks
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No. Att does not support byod wifi calling or volte. Even with the proper firmware att does not have the device in their database and will not support it
In the future please post questions on q and a
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On a further note. Oym is multi carrier. It will personalize the device based on the carrier sim inserted