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Iam planning to get a lg g2 from USA is it possible to unlock that phone in india if they will unlock that phone how much they will take approx..??
pls give reply..??
prince stranger said:
Iam planning to get a lg g2 from USA is it possible to unlock that phone in india if they will unlock that phone how much they will take approx..??
pls give reply..??
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why not simply buy the phone which says 'unlocked'?
I like to use UnlockBase when I need to get a phone unlocked. In my experience they've been the fastest for getting me the code. The price varies, but it's always on the cheap side. You can check out the LG page if you are interested: https://www.unlockbase.com/unlock-phone/lg/
I have H873 and still have some days to exchange the phone, and wondering if there will ever be a root option for this phone. I just like to have the ability to change my emojis to a none android one and some other tweaks. I know the phone came out a couple months ago, but should I just switch to another device that can be rooted or stick around because there will most likely be a root sometime this year?
No, exchange it
What phone? That has similar features?
nenitosoyyo said:
What phone? That has similar features?
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It just depends.like today or yesterday lg allowed the us997 model to be bootloader unlocked.thats your first step i wouldnt trade it just yet.thats just my opinion
I would love to keep the phone, I like how it feels and looks and the features, just not used to being locked down and not being able to customize. I mean it's sounds like there could be a possibility that it could happen in the future. I might stay with it and suck it up. Other thing is why did they come out with so many versions, wish Canada could have gotten the same as the US, cuz Canada usually gets forgotten when it comes to this stuff XD.
You should have got the LG H870 single SIM which is an international version so that you car root it as well as unlock bootloader! Don't know when will unlock bootloader happen for the H873 as well as dual sim versions! This also might be the reason that the LG H870 might cost a little more than the dual sim LG H870DS.
I bet if a bunch of us tweet them @lgdeveloper then they might push it out
Ali Mirza said:
You should have got the LG H870 single SIM which is an international version so that you car root it as well as unlock bootloader! Don't know when will unlock bootloader happen for the H873 as well as dual sim versions! This also might be the reason that the LG H870 might cost a little more than the dual sim LG H870DS.
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If I had the money I would have, but had to get phone under contract at $0. Been happy with the phone so far, yes some things I wish I had root, but sucking it up. Hope one day it will be available.
rdjg22 said:
I bet if a bunch of us tweet them lgdeveloper then they might push it out
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Yeah I have made some commotion, but more people need to do the same.
You want root, pretty much Google phones is where its still easy these days like the Pixel. I just switched from Pixel to G6 and I am pretty happy.
I was rooted for months but the problem is Google is cracking down on it. Apps are being blocked from Playstore now such as Netflix. You can't use Android Pay (now available in Canada). In all honesty even custom roms are no longer rooted, so rooting is going away for the most part as more and more things will block it.
If we go by LG G4 that boot-loader was never unlocked and only rootable on Android 5.x.
V20 was unlocked though so who knows, there could be a possibility but I would not count on it. There is a bounty thread in here so maybe just pledge some for our H873 (I think if they can unlock H870DS they can do ours too).
We had a huge petition maybe 10,000 people to unlock LG G4 bootloader, nothing ever heard from LG. I think the only way is the unofficial methods.
nenitosoyyo said:
If I had the money I would have, but had to get phone under contract at $0. Been happy with the phone so far, yes some things I wish I had root, but sucking it up. Hope one day it will be available.
Yeah I have made some commotion, but more people need to do the same.
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Bro, the Canadian LG G4 users are still waiting for bootloader unlock. Chances are slim-to-none
I just bought one from ebay and didn't know that it's different from the factory unlocked version..
Is there a way to unlock the bootloader or root this phone? If not I will have to sell it again....
You can't unlock the bootloader on the US Cellular version.
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Amd4life said:
You can't unlock the bootloader on the US Cellular version.
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Crap. Researching this topic for the LG V30.
U.S. Cellular is selling the LG V30+ (128GB version) as the US998 model, whereas the "official" carrier unlocked LG V30 US998 that will be sold by LG, B&H photo, Best Buy, Amazon is the one that qualifies for bootloader unlock -- but is only 64GB. It's not the LG V30+. I was hoping we could buy the U.S. Cellular 128GB version and it would also qualify, since it's the SAME MODEL NUMBER.
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Crap. Researching this topic for the LG V30.
U.S. Cellular is selling the LG V30+ (128GB version) as the US998 model, whereas the "official" carrier unlocked LG V30 US998 that will be sold by LG, B&H photo, Best Buy, Amazon is the one that qualifies for bootloader unlock -- but is only 64GB. It's not the LG V30+. I was hoping we could buy the U.S. Cellular 128GB version and it would also qualify, since it's the SAME MODEL NUMBER.
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Nope. Probably IMEID numbers in a database.
I also apparently bought the US Cellular US997 without fully realizing I couldn't unlock the bootloader.
I happen to use Verizon and the phone did indeed come carrier unlocked and works fine.
I attempted to do the official bootloader unlock (putting in my IMEI and my Device ID) and got an error: 'Unfortunately, your device(United States, (US CELLULAR_TULSA(USA))does not support unlocking the bootloader'
I emailed LG just to see if they can do anything but I doubt I'll get a response.
My phone says the software version is US99712a and when I check for updates there are none. Does anyone know if I could flash the .kdz for 14a (or presumably the new 15a) via LG UP or might that bork things?
tahlsr said:
I also apparently bought the US Cellular US997 without fully realizing I couldn't unlock the bootloader.
I happen to use Verizon and the phone did indeed come carrier unlocked and works fine.
I attempted to do the official bootloader unlock (putting in my IMEI and my Device ID) and got an error: 'Unfortunately, your device(United States, (US CELLULAR_TULSA(USA))does not support unlocking the bootloader'
I emailed LG just to see if they can do anything but I doubt I'll get a response.
My phone says the software version is US99712a and when I check for updates there are none. Does anyone know if I could flash the .kdz for 14a (or presumably the new 15a) via LG UP or might that bork things?
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Hi tahlsr, I'm not sure on your update question, but was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing where you bought the device? I'm in the process of buying one and worried about getting a US Cellular model. It's amazing in a way that LG would have 2 models like this with the exact same model number, and yet be different...
I bought it on ebay and I think the auction was a bit misleading. It just said unlocked (which it is) US997. I guess I should have been more careful. If you buy it used I would ask the seller to confirm that it is not the US Cellular US997 since as you say... it's confusing that there are two US997's. Unfortunately LG is doing that again with the V30 and the US998.
AsItLies said:
Hi tahlsr, I'm not sure on your update question, but was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing where you bought the device? I'm in the process of buying one and worried about getting a US Cellular model. It's amazing in a way that LG would have 2 models like this with the exact same model number, and yet be different...
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Buy the unlocked/non-carrier version of the US997 from B&H.
That's what I have.
Thanks tech_head. At this point I may just wait for the V30 US998 unlocked/non-carrier version and hope the dev scene for that model takes off.
tech_head said:
Buy the unlocked/non-carrier version of the US997 from B&H.
That's what I have.
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Thanks tech_head, that's exactly what I have coming, ordered a few days ago. It's frustrating because these version numbers are almost identical, and sellers may not even know there's a difference, and what it could mean (unlock / can't unlock).
From what I've read, B&H can be trusted to send you exactly what you order, thanks for adding your input. I'll worry less between now and when I get it
Yeah... B&H is legit. Ebay... less legit if not careful. : )
I just got mine and tried to unlock the bootloader but the same thing happend to me i am very disappointed
That stinks. Did you buy an ebay auction and did that auction mention it was a US Cellular model?
tahlsr said:
I also apparently bought the US Cellular US997 without fully realizing I couldn't unlock the bootloader.
I happen to use Verizon and the phone did indeed come carrier unlocked and works fine.
I attempted to do the official bootloader unlock (putting in my IMEI and my Device ID) and got an error: 'Unfortunately, your device(United States, (US CELLULAR_TULSA(USA))does not support unlocking the bootloader'
I emailed LG just to see if they can do anything but I doubt I'll get a response.
My phone says the software version is US99712a and when I check for updates there are none. Does anyone know if I could flash the .kdz for 14a (or presumably the new 15a) via LG UP or might that bork things?
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I also fell into the US997 trap US Cellular to me was just another carrier that wasn't in Florida.
The reason to unlock the bootloader for the first time to me wasn't worth the effort. It is a great device as is.
I've updated the device twice since owning it using the KDZ files no negative issues.
I now also feel that it is very deceitful of LG Electronics the launch two different devices with the same general model number.
Waiting patiently for delivery of my Pixel 2 XL. At least now I'll get updates.
-kdkinc
Which kdz's did you use to upgrade? When you do that it wipes the phone so in my case it may not be worth it.
I really hate LG now . the most stupid company you would find on this earth
Can we get root for the g6 at all verizon edition anyhow. I mean honestly I paid full price for my phone. It's MY phone LG unlock the bootloaders. If I break it with root that's my issue but it's my device. So stupid. Almost want to swap to Samsung just for the developer community being so much larger.
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I wish all mfg's would look at this (developer) situation as you describe, but very few seem to. They are of course, protecting themselves (that's the 'corporate line' anyway), supposedly.
I'd say the biggest drawback to mfg's doing this is their product won't usually get recommended by developers, and that's a vocal group, lots of people read what they have to say. They may not understand what's said, but that doesn't mean they don't follow the advice.
I'm happy with my G6, the unlocked 997 has virtually no bloatware, nothing slows it down. But lessons learned for me, if you want to get any kind of device, look to see what Roms are available for it. Some SoC's aren't supported at all, even though they are good devices, then the mfg can limit access to the boot loader, etc. One needs to research first. That can be an expensive lesson for sure.
LG G6 H870 & US997 ,
LG V30 H930, H930G & US998
are bootloader unlocked. Don't know why LG only limited to these variants?
Ali Mirza said:
LG G6 H870 & US997 ,
LG V30 H930, H930G & US998
are bootloader unlocked. Don't know why LG only limited to these variants?
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They're generally the unlocked or EU versions.
Is there any variant of the lg v35 with unlocked bootloader and band 30?
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Alibaba0101 said:
Is there any variant of the lg v35 with unlocked bootloader and band 30?
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Good place to start is pdadb.net
Here u go:
http://phonedb.net/index.php?m=device&s=list
V35 will never get root or bootloader unlock. Best to buy a V30, V30+, V30S, or V30S+
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Is there any variant of the lg v35 with unlocked bootloader and band 30?
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Not at the moment. Couple weeks back @runningnak3d may have been onto something for many phones but haven't heard much since.
CCJ22 said:
V35 will never get root or bootloader unlock. Best to buy a V30, V30+, V30S, or V30S+
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Bold statement.. Any logic to your thought? Like the reason.
I downloaded one click root on a whim. It says my device can be rooted. Dare I try it? I've always been skeptical of these things.
jwrezz said:
I downloaded one click root on a whim. It says my device can be rooted. Dare I try it? I've always been skeptical of these things.
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Take one for the team. Mine is not unlocked and still owed on. So if I screw mine up there is no warranty. I had success with OneClick in the past on my LG G2 when i couldnt get any other way to work. It could be that one click assumes it can be rooted by seeing that its an LG. Might not know its actually a V35 or an older LG.
MorbidMonkey101 said:
Take one for the team. Mine is not unlocked and still owed on. So if I screw mine up there is no warranty. I had success with OneClick in the past on my LG G2 when i couldnt get any other way to work. It could be that one click assumes it can be rooted by seeing that its an LG. Might not know its actually a V35 or an older LG.
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Yeah I read 2 horror stories of people being scammed by them. Guaranteed root, failed. Didn't get money back. Found the company is based in some country that they knew after two talks with reps theyd never see their money again. I'll pass.
On a good note, I hear that we may at least get Android P before 2019.
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Bold statement.. Any logic to your thought? Like the reason.
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The pre-July Oreo bootloader exploit we use for V30/V30+/V30S can't be used on V35. LG/Google patched it in July 2018. No pre-July Oreo KDZ for LG V35.
Not enough people own this niche phone for devs to care. V35 doesn't even have a real forum.
There's two reasons.
Whereas every V30/V30+/V30S on the planet can be bootloader unlocked and rooted.
ChazzMatt said:
The pre-July Oreo bootloader exploit we use for V30/V30+/V30S can't be used on V35. LG/Google patched it in July 2018. No pre-July Oreo KDZ for LG V35.
Not enough people own this niche phone for devs to care. V35 doesn't even have a real forum.
There's two reasons.
Whereas every V30/V30+/V30S on the planet can be bootloader unlocked and rooted.
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FYI it's not much, but:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/lg-v35
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FYI it's not much, but:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/lg-v35
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Right. Those are threads posted in OTHER XDA forums and tagged as V35. If you reply, they are posted to those other forums.
If you start a new V35 thread, you have to start it in another forum and tag it as v35.
The EMPTY V30S forum should be given to V35. Because V30S is just another JOAN V30 variant, which uses same TWRP, custom ROMs all other V30. Very strange it somehow (wrongly) was given a separate forum. All the V30S owners use the regular V30 forum, because it's V30!
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Right. Those are threads posted in OTHER XDA forums and tagged as V35. If you reply, they are posted to those other forums.
If you start a new V35 thread, you have to start it in another forum and tag it as v35.
The EMPTY V30S forum should be given to V35. Because V30S is just another JOAN V30 variant, which uses same TWRP, custom ROMs all other V30. Very strange it somehow (wrongly) was given a separate forum. All the V30S owners use the regular V30 forum, because it's V30!
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Well that just sucks. I didn't look carefully. How ridiculous that there is still no dedicated forum. We are the bastard child between the V30 series and the V40. LG really dropped the ball on this one. I still really love the phone. Battery, camera, and general smoothness of operation, but I really want an option once they stop supporting this device (which I bet is going to be before the V30 series). I'm surprised that Google sold me this phone knowing that updates are rare. It's still running this LG version of 8.0.0 Not even 8.1, and it's still on the Sept security patch. I wonder if I can talk Google/Fi into refunding me and getting me a Pixel. I just love vanilla android and have had only nexus phones since the nexus 1.
So I was in touch with a PFi rep. I was told flat out I would be able to unlock the bootloader. I need to follow up with LG
jwrezz said:
So I was in touch with a PFi rep. I was told flat out I would be able to unlock the bootloader. I need to follow up with LG
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LG morons will tell you bootloader unlocking is not supported. This will be my first and last LG.
I'm sure. I had a great experience with my last LG...Nexus4. This phone I also like a lot, other than no bootloader unlock and some non stock Android things.
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So does this mean I can use adb code and just do it?
jwrezz said:
So does this mean I can use adb code and just do it?
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Why don't you try and let us know
Maybe after 2019 starts. If I don't get Android 9 by then I'll be willing to try more stuff. I hate being first.
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Why don't you try and let us know
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If you can give some direction, I'll try it. I've attempted in the past, but I can't get the phone to pick up on fastboot.
My problem is i just want sim unlock. My carrier wont do it for me. Im still under contract.. Thing is i have 2 carriers...2 plans. I use one for just calls and very light data..(Contract-Carrier) and the other sim i put instead when i want unlimited 4g hotspot im paying 80 bucks a month for. Or when im in a bad signal spot for one. And my carrier wont unlock the phone till its paid off. The store rep told me i would be able to swap the sims just fine.. that it comes unlocked.. whatever dude.... and im stuck with the 80 dollar plan as well. Someone told me that there are some legit not scam unlockers out there. But my google ends up empty. So is there any way to get it sim unlocked currently since my carrier wont help? I know on my G2-G4 's i just flashed new bootloader and roms and i could swap out sims just fine.. And when i needed warranty or store support i would flash back to stock. Is that what we have to do to the v35?