so I was given an off contract, paid off, clean IMEI, TMobile locked LG v20 918. from a friend moving out of country From my reading and understanding you need to use the TMobile SIM unlock app to unlock the phone for use on other carriers and in order to use that app successfully you need to be a current TMobile customer with an active SIM.
I'm an ATT customer so I don't have a TMobile SIM handy to try but I tried to do the SIM unlock with my ATT SIM card which did not work. I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone and tried a few different ROMs to see what happened but none of those had any effect. The SIM unlock program also wont even run correctly until the phone is fully on stock with a locked bootloader so that's where i'm back to at the moment (on 10j)
Do I have any options other than finding a friend/coworker/etc that has a current TMobile account and SIM to try and use that to carrier unlock the phone? Has anyone had any luck getting someone at a TMobile store to take care of it?
Thanks!
Use a website to buy a code
popwar said:
Use a website to buy a code
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I thought about that but from looking, I don't believe that is possible for the newer TMobile phones that have the Sim Unlock application since you need to use that to unlock the phone.
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I thought about that but from looking, I don't believe that is possible for the newer TMobile phones that have the Sim Unlock application since you need to use that to unlock the phone.
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It isn't possible. The only way to unlock is through T-MOBILE's app.
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Chance Ill said:
It isn't possible. The only way to unlock is through T-MOBILE's app.
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Appreciate the answers and that's what I figured. I did a little googling on unlock services and there are a few that claim to provide an unlock still via the unlock app route but charge 150 dollars plus for the service so that would certainly be an expensive gamble that really isn't worth it.
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Appreciate the answers and that's what I figured. I did a little googling on unlock services and there are a few that claim to provide an unlock still via the unlock app route but charge 150 dollars plus for the service so that would certainly be an expensive gamble that really isn't worth it.
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I considered going that route myself, but like you said, it really isn't worth it
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Has anyone tried just going to a TMobile store and seeing if an employee will do it?
Have you considered getting your friend to contact tmo for the unlock ? Since its paid off, they have to provide him the unlock code.
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Dude just go to t mobile. They will do it for you and if not get someone with a t mobile account to do you a favor
Still_living714 said:
Dude just go to t mobile. They will do it for you and if not get someone with a t mobile account to do you a favor
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I will give that a shot today over lunch
Just sayin'...
IMO, You might be better off dumping AT&T and switching to T-Mo. Do that, and they'll probably give you a free SIM kit just for joining up.
Your call. Good luck, no matter what.
What did you find out?
I'm looking to buy a tmoble locked h918 and want to know if I will be able to un lock it?
Thanks
PS and you know like trying to stay on the cheap.
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As the topic says
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As the topic says
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Yes. It's been discussed may times on here. We won't get the unlock until the Verizon version comes out. It has been unlocked, but for the sake of a quick OTA to patch the phones, the dev is waiting for the VWZ version to be released.
flucks said:
Yes. It's been discussed may times on here. We won't get the unlock until the Verizon version comes out. It has been unlocked, but for the sake of a quick OTA to patch the phones, the dev is waiting for the VWZ version to be released.
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He might be referring to cellular unlock. So he can use the phone on other carriers
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geoldr said:
He might be referring to cellular unlock. So he can use the phone on other carriers
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That's been discussed also. Doesn't look like AT&T is unlocking these devices yet. You could always pay ~$35 to a third party provider for unlock if you needed it now.
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If bought outright they will, see picture.
I unlocked my S4 yesterday...24.99...cellunlocker dot net. Had the code in 8 minutes.
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i unlocked galaxy s4 from safeunlockcode.com/samsung/unlock-galaxy-s-4 , its easy to use, i think.
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just search on ebay. there bunch of them. i got mine unlocked for $13. good deal i guess. they will ask you for IMEI and about few hours later they will send you the code.
reddevilboyz said:
just search on ebay. there bunch of them. i got mine unlocked for $13. good deal i guess. they will ask you for IMEI and about few hours later they will send you the code.
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My phone doesnt ask for a unlock code, After i inserted a GSM SIM card of a different country (India), it allowed to phone turned on.
It did not ask anything else... However when i selected global Network Mode, It did not let me search available network operators. The option to search the network operator after switching to Global network mode was not available.
I wonder why! I am not sure even if i purchase a unlock code, where do i enter it?
There is a free alternative for unlocking just by accessing dialer code. Found a thread around here at some point.
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I tried unlock-code-world and they never could generate the unlock code. They did however refund my money. I guess you could always try a more expensive website but I'm not sure what their results will be. I did however get my galaxy s for unlocked through AT&T customer service. I looked on the international data coverage maps and found a tourist location that would be a reasonable vacation spot for Americans but also did not have great coverage through AT&T international. I've been told them I was going on vacation you need to leave the country for about a month I said so that if I use their international plans my charges would be outrageous therefore it would not be smart to use a high price international plan for so long I've been brought up the fact about unlocking my phone to use a local SIM card in this area.because I had good payment history and was with the company for least a year the on lock my phone gave me on lock codes for all 3 of my lines all 3 galaxy phones. It will be a case by case basis they determined based on payment history like the service this situation you're about to embark on.I was on the phone about 30 minutes put on a good show discussed international plans various options I couldn't let them decide to unlock it not really force the issue of them unlock it for megive it a try care for hundred percent free
Hi,
I received an LG G6 LS993 as a gift at work. I have T-Mobile and would love to know if there is a way to have it unlocked.
Thanks
I would like to know this too, I just got a Sprint LG G6 and have Tmobile. Every unlocking website that I go to says they can't do it. Anyone have a solution?
No never.
"No, Never"
Gasaraki- said:
No never.
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If you don't know what you are talking about please do not respond. Way too much WRONG information out there concerning unlocking Sprint phones. Yes, this phone can be unlocked for GSM sim card use, as can every LG G-Series phone from Sprint starting with the G2. This can be proven with a quick google search so I wont bother with doing the leg work you obviously failed to do before you gave this person an incorrect answer. As for specific method for the G6, we are still working on it. You should check back with the forum periodically for updates.
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If you don't know what you are talking about please do not respond. Way too much WRONG information out there concerning unlocking Sprint phones. Yes, this phone can be unlocked for GSM sim card use, as can every LG G-Series phone from Sprint starting with the G2. This can be proven with a quick google search so I wont bother with doing the leg work you obviously failed to do before you gave this person an incorrect answer. As for specific method for the G6, we are still working on it. You should check back with the forum periodically for updates.
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So you say yes, but there's no way to do it?
Aren't there limitations in compatibility between Tmo networks and Sprint? Isn't the Sprint version CDMA based while the Tmo GSM? Or do they have both radios and it's merely enabling them?
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Every Sprint phone since 2016 has GSM radios and the frequency bands necessary for T-Mobile (and AT&T). Normally to get Sprint phones unlocked they have to be paid for outright (no contracts or device payment plans remaining) at which point they normally unlock them automatically. If this criteria is all met, then you should be good to go by popping in a T-Mobile SIM. Otherwise if it's still locked then it most likely is still under payment. Past history with unlocking Sprint phones has proven it to be a difficult endeavor when going through third-party, so more luck to you if that's the route you have to go.
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No never.
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All Sprint phones capable of LTE are automatically unlocked after they are paid for and can be used on almost any GSM carrier as the bands usually match up. They have the SIM ports necessary for other networks, used for LTE capability on Sprint.
Easily unlocked
Sometimes if you just call Sprint and ask for the UICC unlock code they'll just give it to you.
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jaqual said:
Sometimes if you just call Sprint and ask for the UICC unlock code they'll just give it to you.
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What if I am not Sprint Customer and I don´t live in the USA?
Is there any way I could get the UICC code?
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What if I am not Sprint Customer and I don´t live in the USA?
Is there any way I could get the UICC code?
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It's automatically unlocked once it's paid off. If you got it as a gift, it's already unlocked.
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rocz.mx said:
What if I am not Sprint Customer and I don´t live in the USA?
Is there any way I could get the UICC code?
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Then you shouldn't be using the LS993...it's the Sprint version.
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Then you shouldn't be using the LS993...it's the Sprint version.
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It's quite possible he got it as a gift from someone, and they used Sprint.
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It's quite possible he got it as a gift from someone, and they used Sprint.
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That's possible, and if they didn't unlock it then he should still be able to call Sprint and they'd probably give it to him if it's ESN is clear.
I have my phone unlocked by buying the service on the Ebay. It costs me $20.
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It's automatically unlocked once it's paid off. If you got it as a gift, it's already unlocked.
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No, you have to call to get it unlocked .
I paid off for ahwile , it never got unlocked.
Called Sprint INTERNATIONAL department, when finish the call, the phone rebooted and unlocked
Validator1982 said:
I have my phone unlocked by buying the service on the Ebay. It costs me $20.
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Hi guys, I just bought the phone. How I can check if contract already paid off? And what is the Service to unlock phone with 20$? Cause original source said, that we cannot unlock bootloader developer.lge.com
LG G6 LS993 can't use on T-mobile
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Easily unlocked
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Sprint unlocked my LG G6 after paying in full but when putting the T-Mobile sim card is says "invalid sim". Please help.
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Skype me (cyc0d3d) I have the solution for unlock for ls993 z9 and za
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Lg g6 and lg v30 now succussfully unlocked. Working on remote solution....not likely.
I have converted the LG G6 and LG V30+ from Sprint, model numbers LS993 and LS998 to unlocked firmware versions of the same phone, the AS998 and H873 versions. This is done with an unlocking tool, it is not free but the tool is well worth its salt..... This tool can be found with a bit of searching so I am not going to disclose it here and get this thread shut down or otherwise. Suffice it to say no IMEI change is required as has been erroneously stated elsewhere, the phone acts exactly like the stock version (with no bloat at all) as far as I can tell .......and I do this for a living.....lol. I am sending this reply with a Sprint V30 unlocked without Sprints help and on the Simple Mobile(T-mobile) network. Currently getting the expected throttled to 20mbps speed I've typically gotten with LTE on a T-Mobile mvno.
It does spike to 60+mbps before settling at 20 so the speed limitation is definitely the network(my cheap ass) and not the phone or flash.
I am working on a remote solution and will notify if I am able to overcome the speed requirement needed vs risk to phone brick ratio down to a level I feel comfortable with. I do NOT like not having the phone in my hand when working on it..... I would be happy to share info for shipping to my shop so that I can unlock your Sprint phones, feel free to message me.
Is there any way I can sim unlock this phone without At&t? I got this phone as a birthday gift from my dad (who got it second hand from a friend) but when I try to unlock it for use with Sprint (I flashed the international ROM) I get something about not being able to unlock because the finances haven't been paid. Is there any way I can get past this? Or any way I can connect to Sprint either way? Or am I stuck with a bricked phone?
Have you tried a 3rd party unlocking service through Google or ebay? I think XDA maintained a list at one point...no idea if they still do.
You can try on a service like [URMod Edit
But, note that even if you unlock it, you will not be able to use it with a Sprint card because att devices are GSM whereas Sprint is a CDMA one.
GSM phones can be unlocked and switch carriers, whereas CDMA carriers use network-based white lists to verify their subscribers. That means you can only switch CDMA phones with your carrier’s permission.
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You can try on a service like https://www.unlockunit.com/
But, note that even if you unlock it, you will not be able to use it with a Sprint card because att devices are GSM whereas Sprint is a CDMA one.
GSM phones can be unlocked and switch carriers, whereas CDMA carriers use network-based white lists to verify their subscribers. That means you can only switch CDMA phones with your carrier’s permission.
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But are there any free services? I can pay but I mean it would be more convenient to have it done free
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But are there any free services? I can pay but I mean it would be more convenient to have it done free
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It's always more convenient to have it for free. I would take that anytime! But I am not sure you can find any free services. And if you find any, they might be limited in their ability to unlock it.
The only free way I can imagine a free method is to try to 'hack' your device. But you must be tech savvy and know what your doing.
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It's always more convenient to have it for free. I would take that anytime! But I am not sure you can find any free services. And if you find any, they might be limited in their ability to unlock it.
The only free way I can imagine a free method is to try to 'hack' your device. But you must be tech savvy and know what your doing.
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Yeah, I'm not willing to mess with this otherwise perfectly good S7! Do you know any cheaper yet functional services? I wouldn't want to throw the last bit of cash at scammers
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Yeah, I'm not willing to mess with this otherwise perfectly good S7! Do you know any cheaper yet functional services? I wouldn't want to throw the last bit of cash at scammers
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hacking and playing with its software or OS is an option. Not the best one tho :laugh:
You can try on a service like the one I mentioned above. give it a try
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hacking and playing with its software or OS is an option. Not the best one tho :laugh:
You can try on a service like the one I mentioned above. give it a try
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Hehe, but that service is 30 dollars. 30. For a phone my dad spent around 400 dollars for, I doubt he'd lend me the money for the service if it's 30... I'll search for one that's around 20 or 10, maybe a physical unlock service so I'm sure. Now, tell me more about playing with the OS. Do you think I can unlock it like that?
I don't know of any free ways to sim unlock.
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Now, tell me more about playing with the OS. Do you think I can unlock it like that?
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I can't get into technical details. But if you start playing with the OS without knowing what you're doing, you risk making your device unusable.
So, regardless of what unlocking service or repair service you use, make sure they are pros.
There's no free services other that having att unlock it themselves. And Att will only do it if your out of contract and fully paid up on you bill.
I recently just unlocked my att s7 a couple days ago using "Android Sim Unlock" for only 18.90. That was the cheapest i found and got my unlock code the next day(even though they said it can take up to 5 business days)
Worked perfectly. Im not using my att s7 with a tmobile sim card.
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There's no free services other that having att unlock it themselves. And Att will only do it if your out of contract and fully paid up on you bill.
I recently just unlocked my att s7 a couple days ago using "Android Sim Unlock" for only 18.90. That was the cheapest i found and got my unlock code the next day(even though they said it can take up to 5 business days)
Worked perfectly. Im not using my att s7 with a tmobile sim card.
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Is that a website? If you had success then looks like I can give it a try at least
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I can't get into technical details. But if you start playing with the OS without knowing what you're doing, you risk making your device unusable.
So, regardless of what unlocking service or repair service you use, make sure they are pros.
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A remote unlock with a code is always your best bet.
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A remote unlock with a code is always your best bet.
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Thanks bro. Even the best technical guys can screw up a phone's OS, and if you're not "familiar" of the complexity of the device. Leave it to the experts/websites who know what they are doing.
FWIW AT&T lets you use sim locked phones through MVNO carriers as long as they're on ATT's network. For instance a locked Galaxy S7 from ATT will work with Cricket Wireless, H20 etc, since they use ATT towers.
My LG Stylo 2 Plus is carrier locked to T-mobile but my sim chip is with AT&T. I tried using the device unlock app to unlock the carrier but it didn't work with permanent option. Is there a custom Rom i can install that would allow me to use AT&T instead? I am not able to have the carrier unlocked by T-Mobile by normal means.
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My LG Stylo 2 Plus is carrier locked to T-mobile but my sim chip is with AT&T. I tried using the device unlock app to unlock the carrier but it didn't work with permanent option. Is there a custom Rom i can install that would allow me to use AT&T instead? I am not able to have the carrier unlocked by T-Mobile by normal means.
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The SIM lock is a different creature. Since you're not a Tmobile customer you'll need to get a third party unlock code...
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Unfortunately no, like the other person said you'd likely have to buy the code to unlock it. To use the unlock app on your phone you usually have to have used 3-6 months (depending on carrier requirement) of service for it to work. If you install a room make sure you keep the app invade you need it later.
Before you buy the code you should call T-Mobile though to see if they can do it for you anyway, sometimes they're cool about it.
You have the same problem I have, except I have the T-Mobile variant. If you still have the device with no major physical damage we could work out a straight trade depending on our shipping costs. I need your variant, you want mine. This is truly a day for lazy Android customization indeed, and First Contact day to boot. Live long and message me.
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Unfortunately no, like the other person said you'd likely have to buy the code to unlock it. To use the unlock app on your phone you usually have to have used 3-6 months (depending on carrier requirement) of service for it to work. If you install a room make sure you keep the app invade you need it later.
Before you buy the code you should call T-Mobile though to see if they can do it for you anyway, sometimes they're cool about it.
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I called tmobile and gave them my imei # and they shot me an email about an hour later.. (TMobile did) I followed their directions and used TMobile unlock app on phone to get permanete unlock then I rooted with magisk. On metro now and all is good. I paid nothing ...
i got in a trouble because my phone is sim perma locked to at&t network what things do you guys recommend to unlock it?
miguelshta said:
i got in a trouble because my phone is sim perma locked to at&t network what things do you guys recommend to unlock it?
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If you are an AT&T customer, and there is no remaining balance against the phone, you can call customer service and request an unlock code. If you aren't a customer, you may still be able to get an unlock code, assuming nothing is owed.
Otherwise, you will have to try the paid SIM unlocking services.
I've had good luck with using paid unlock services, available on eBay.
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