brought att lg g6 network unlocked and working well with straight talk, my question is in the developper options i see a toggle to enable allow oem unlock, does it mean that i can unlock bootloader with this option enabled? any thoughts appreciated.
lingarajug said:
brought att lg g6 network unlocked and working well with straight talk, my question is in the developper options i see a toggle to enable allow oem unlock, does it mean that i can unlock bootloader with this option enabled? any thoughts appreciated.
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Unfortunately for yourself with this particular variant of the G6.. No.
With luck, in the coming future, LG will make more variants Officially Bootloader Unlockable.
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Settings > General > About Phone > Software Info > Tap Build Number until you have Developer Options. Go back to About Phone and tap on Developer Options and Enable OEM Unlock is right there, simply check it off to fully enjoy your beautiful G4.
Just wanted to let everyone know carrying a Telus G4 that it is there in developer options incase they didn't know.
Spudnubs said:
Settings > General > About Phone > Software Info > Tap Build Number until you have Developer Options. Go back to About Phone and tap on Developer Options and Enable OEM Unlock is right there, simply check it off to fully enjoy your beautiful G4.
Just wanted to let everyone know carrying a Telus G4 that it is there in developer options incase they didn't know.
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Awesome find! /kappa
Most models have this option, but it does nothing for us without fastboot, for now..
I saw this in the options, but wasn't sure how it helped us. What is the plus value of doing this? Does it permit to fasboot oem unlock?
**Edit** Read up on it. It only enables fastboot, which you could do once root was achieved anyway, so no big exploit. Anyone courageous enough to attempt to bootloader unlock the sucker?
I thought they all had this option but the T-Mobile variation was the only one where it actually did anything?
EDIT: I attempted to enter Fastboot with Vol-Up and Power without success.
To my knowledge the only G4s that are unlocked are the TMO (811) and International (815EU) everyone else, that option is a dummy option. the reason thats there is because that option is a default dev feature in LP. Checking this unless you have either of the two listed variants has no effect. It makes you able to use the fastboot oem unlock command which is only supported on these two variants.
djkinetic said:
To my knowledge the only G4s that are unlocked are the TMO (811) and International (815EU) everyone else, that option is a dummy option. the reason thats there is because that option is a default dev feature in LP. Checking this unless you have either of the two listed variants has no effect. It makes you able to use the fastboot oem unlock command which is only supported on these two variants.
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Has it been confirmed that the Canadian version has a locked bootloader? Or would it be carrier dependant? There just isn't a lot of people, understandably, talking about the H812.
Usraek said:
Has it been confirmed that the Canadian version has a locked bootloader? Or would it be carrier dependant? There just isn't a lot of people, understandably, talking about the H812.
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Connect your phone to your pc, and run this command in terminal: adb reboot bootloader
if it puts you in fastboot you can issue this command: fastboot oem unlock
if you can't even enter fastboot, then you device bootloader is locked.
Confirmed: Does not work. (Telus H812)
Confirmed locked, Rogers H812.
Worth a shot anyhow I suppose
Well... At least we're one step closer to getting root on Canadian variants. It's a step in the right direction at least.
This is a standard Android option. it only works on a couple of devices. T-Mobile is one. It's definitely not a quick and easy fix to unlock your bootloader for 95% of people.
the_scotsman said:
This is a standard Android option. it only works on a couple of devices. T-Mobile is one. It's definitely not a quick and easy fix to unlock your bootloader for 95% of people.
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Ah well, I can certainly live without flashing a new ROM. LG's take on Android isn't as absolutely foul as Touchwiz was on my S3. I'll be perfectly sorted once we have access to Xposed, Viper, and the other incredible applications that require root.
I guess if it just restarts as usual after issuing the command then the bootloader is locked.
Talking about MTS H812.
Has anybody bugged LG about unlocking the bootloader recently. Last I see is that they unlocked 815 and others were to follow.
I did, however, find this: https://www.change.org/p/lg-electronics-unlock-bootloader-on-all-g4-devices
ETA ?
Is there some information about possibly having support for CM on the H812? It's suck that LG don't seem to want to unlock the locked Canadian and European variant of the G4. If I would have known that earlier I would have went for a Nexus 5 or 6 and not a G4 :/
Not sure where everyone is coming up with this uninformed bullcrap that if your able to boot into the bootloader you are unlocked. The boot loader on EVERY single G4 is LOCKED until you have LG provide you the unlock.bin, after giving them the Device ID from fastboot. If you own an H811 from T-Mobile you can unlock without the unlock.bin. If your lucky enough to be able to access fastboot on other models, it just means you are able to obtain your Device ID for the day LG decides to support the US models. End of discussion, nothing more to talk about!
urlyisis said:
Has anybody bugged LG about unlocking the bootloader recently. Last I see is that they unlocked 815 and others were to follow.
I did, however, find this: https://www.change.org/p/lg-electronics-unlock-bootloader-on-all-g4-devices
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I've recently contacted LG Canada about releasing an unlock tool for the boot loader on the G4 Canadian variant. I conveyed to them that it is one of the primary features I look for in a phone (I have the G2, G3 and got the G4 in expectation of eventually getting to install other ROMS). I've not received a response yet.
Given that the hardware features are gradually becoming indistinguishable between vendors (and LG is no longer on the world wide market share short list), one way to differentiate yourself and place yourself apart from others is to permit the user the ability to do as they wish with the phone, especially when the costs to maintain future OS releases becomes onerous and unprofitable and developers and open source communities are willing to pick up where vendor left the phone to wither and die.
I had advised them that the G4 will be the last LG phone I will be buying if this is the stance they take.
I gave up on this phone, it's out for hardware repair right now, I'm not even anxious to get it back, I'm enjoying my old unlocked rooted s4
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Well, that is disappointing to say the least.
I am bought the Canadian LG G4 without even anticipating that it wouldn't be unlocked. I had a LG G3 previously and was generally happy with the phone. Lesson learned I guess. I'll make sure my next phone does not have a locked bootloader, and LG won't be on the list for my next device.
Azure1203 said:
I guess if it just restarts as usual after issuing the command then the bootloader is locked.
Talking about MTS H812.
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Can this model be used in the United States?
I found OEM unlock under my dveloper settings on my ATT G6 i picked up today, does that mean i will be able to root?
Sorry if in wrong section or been asked before #noobquestions
I had the same thought when I brought my att g6 but it does not, all it does is let u unlock bootloader using .bin file if available from lg.
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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?
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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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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
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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.
Does the bootloader need to be locked for a V20 to be sim unlocked? I'm looking to buy a service on eBay to unlock my V20 but I'm wondering what is needed for me to be unlocked, like a locked bootloader or rooted
Any help would be appreciated
Grin59 said:
Does the bootloader need to be locked for a V20 to be sim unlocked? I'm looking to buy a service on eBay to unlock my V20 but I'm wondering what is needed for me to be unlocked, like a locked bootloader or rooted
Any help would be appreciated
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I think T-mobile's (h918) unlock app checks safetynet (can probably be fooled by setting it in magisk hide). Other models that ask for an actual unlock code it probably doesn't matter.
Phoenix591 said:
I think T-mobile's (h918) unlock app checks safetynet (can probably be fooled by setting it in magisk hide). Other models that ask for an actual unlock code it probably doesn't matter.
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Yeah I think as long as I flash a stock rom I'd be fine, but I still have yet to find a good service that isn't $70.
Hi,
How can I unlock the bootloader to install twrp in a SM-T387W?
It's a Fido (Canadian carrier), sim locked Galaxy tab a 8.0 running Android 9.
Enabling dev options doesn't let me see the OEM Unlock switch, even after reboot.
I would like to install twrp and then flash magisk.
All the questions about that specific version are not answered in the previous posts.
Thank you
Julie
any luck?
jlie31 said:
Hi,
How can I unlock the bootloader to install twrp in a SM-T387W?
It's a Fido (Canadian carrier), sim locked Galaxy tab a 8.0 running Android 9.
Enabling dev options doesn't let me see the OEM Unlock switch, even after reboot.
I would like to install twrp and then flash magisk.
All the questions about that specific version are not answered in the previous posts.
Thank you
Julie
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Either OEM unlock is not supported on that Model, or you have to wait 7 days to turn on OEM unlock.
JJcoder said:
Either OEM unlock is not supported on that Model, or you have to wait 7 days to turn on OEM unlock.
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probably not supported.. t387p is unlockable.. if the oem unlock option isnt there already then its not unlockable
elliwigy said:
probably not supported.. t387p is unlockable.. if the oem unlock option isnt there already then its not unlockable
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explain how because i have the t387w and all 387xx roms work with any 387 variants for example i can flash a 387p to my 387w with no problems