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can't unlock bootloader on Verizon HTC 10?

There is no OEM unlocking option in my Developer settings. There is also no fastboot option in either the bootloader or download modes. I'm not sure what options I have to unlocking and rooting my phone. I hope there is something I can do, but I'm not sure how to proceed.

only @beaups and @jcase can unlock the bootloader. go to theroot.ninja

I totally thought this was a troll when I saw the username JustinChase asking about unlocking a phone we just unlocked (my monkier is justincase or jcase) then I saw the join date

Just buy the US unlocked version. There's a $100 code so it's cheaper than the Verizon version, it'll have better ROM support and it has more LTE bands than the Verizon variant.
The only downside is that we'll have to wait for devs to integrate IMS and the other components for Advanced Calling to work properly but it definitely can be done. Xdabbeb used to integrate all the needed components into his G3/G2 hybrid ROM that had an international base.

jcase said:
I totally thought this was a troll when I saw the username JustinChase asking about unlocking a phone we just unlocked (my monkier is justincase or jcase) then I saw the join date
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ha, no, not trolling, just didn't see your news before I posted this. I've been around for a long time, just been away from HTC for several years.
I'm glad to hear you guys got it unlocked, and am looking forward to sending you some money for Sunshine once ready.

JustinChase said:
ha, no, not trolling, just didn't see your news before I posted this. I've been around for a long time, just been away from HTC for several years.
I'm glad to hear you guys got it unlocked, and am looking forward to sending you some money for Sunshine once ready.
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Right now verizon is only going to be mail in service
A guide for getting the unlocked ones on verizon was recently posted however

DoctorB0NG said:
Just buy the US unlocked version. There's a $100 code so it's cheaper than the Verizon version, it'll have better ROM support and it has more LTE bands than the Verizon variant.
The only downside is that we'll have to wait for devs to integrate IMS and the other components for Advanced Calling to work properly but it definitely can be done. Xdabbeb used to integrate all the needed components into his G3/G2 hybrid ROM that had an international base.
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Fyi: That code expired May 4.
Is there a new code?

Yeah just use HTC1011. I just ordered the unlocked version using it.

Will this new root help me unlock my weird t-mobile GS7 edge?

Hey guys,
i got this legit t-mo gs7e which came for free through this promotional agency. it is clearly branded as t-mobile and only works with t-mobile US sim card, but t-mo hotline keeps saying it is not a t-mobile phone. longer description in this thread which i accidentally posted in the GS7normal section: (i asked for the thread to be moved over here to avoid double post but nothing happened)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s7/help/unlockable-t-mobile-s7-edge-t3572986
will this new root help me making any use of this phone or do i have to just buy a new one? i been on the hotlines for about 3 weeks now and about to give up and just try to sell it and buy something else, so you people are really my last resort.
also willing to tip if someone can guide me through the process.
definately a legit, not-blocked, paid-off phone, just nobody can remove the sim-lock and i need to use it both in foreign countries and on diff networks in the US.
thanks in advance,
b

bingo500 said:
Hey guys,
thanks in advance,
b
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Read this - maybe help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/unlocked-sm-g935t-t-mobile-t3487667

Is it a G935T?

tengtengvn said:
Is it a G935T?
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yes, G935TUVU4BQB1

jasons1004 said:
Read this - maybe help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/unlocked-sm-g935t-t-mobile-t3487667
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thanks, i read through this before, but 1) the thread is actually mad old and not for nougat firmware and 2) it seems like nobody was able to actually remove the sim-lock with this, just remove the bloatware etc.

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bingo500 said:
thanks, i read through this before, but 1) the thread is actually mad old and not for nougat firmware and 2) it seems like nobody was able to actually remove the sim-lock with this, just remove the bloatware etc.
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I don't think there is any hack or anything to sim unlock the phone. I believe it hinges on getting your imei into the tmo database, or using a paid service. Check this post and maybe try and contact that TMobile rep: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/unlocking-sim-tmobile-t3241032/post65795953

It will not help you unlock the sim lock.
I have been watching your comments since your firdt post about yiur phone and i hate to say it but i think you are going to have to use a pay service.
Sent from my SM-G935T using XDA Premium HD app

thanks guys, pretty sure a paid service won't be able to unlock it, that thread yrrch mentioned also has a couple people in it w similar phones where the paid ones didn't help.. but i'll def try call that higher level t-mo rep that is mentioned in there. it is one of these "partner purchase" programs i believe.
edit: matter of fact i reached out to unlockradar.com couple days ago, they can't unlock it either.

bingo500 said:
thanks guys, pretty sure a paid service won't be able to unlock it, that thread yrrch mentioned also has a couple people in it w similar phones where the paid ones didn't help.. but i'll def try call that higher level t-mo rep that is mentioned in there. it is one of these "partner purchase" programs i believe.
edit: matter of fact i reached out to unlockradar.com couple days ago, they can't unlock it either.
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Yeah, I guess a paid service requires that your phone be registered in the carrier's database. Then if the unlock app doesn't work, you could choose to pay. So hopefully you can reach that woman and have her help! Good luck and keep us posted

OK, so I have a question. I'm Trying to move from t-mobile to Verizon but I'm trying to keep my same phone. So no matter what I do im better off getting a new phone?

To unlock that device you'll need to find a store that has the equipment to do it. There are boxes out there that unlock immediately through a connected cable.

Araltd said:
To unlock that device you'll need to find a store that has the equipment to do it. There are boxes out there that unlock immediately through a connected cable.
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Are you sure of this statement ? I've read that T-Mobile App SIM lock is impossible to hack.

lapocompris said:
Are you sure of this statement ? I've read that T-Mobile App SIM lock is impossible to hack.
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The models that have unlock device apps can only be unlocked (Tmobile metropcs possibly others?) will have to be unlocked thru the app (AFAIK) other models (certain models, which vary accordingly) can be unlocked instantly thru cable.
Now, is it "impossible to hack"? I dunno? I don't think anything is impossible to hack.... (don't read into that, I'm not saying it's been done, I'm merely making a statement that's all)
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!

I believe the device was purchased from Samsung.com and only those devices are not recognized by T-Mobile unlock app.. I heard that you've to call T-Mobile business support instead of technical support for this issue.. I had the same wth an S7 and was discussing in S7 forums
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Will a root ever happen?

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

US997 from US Cellular

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.

ChazzMatt said:
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.

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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...
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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.

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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

tmobile oneplus 6t unlocking

The OnePlus 6t from T-Mobile USA is a grate phone don't get me wrong but OnePlus should have nto let them lock the bootloader. Come one the process to get it unlocked is bad you have to get the Sim card slot unlocked by TMobile then go to OnePlus com to unlock the bootloader and I did that and it did not work to get the code from OnePlus it's been like 2 weeks for me waiting from them and calling to get it resolved. So I'm righting this to ask everyone to pleas help me out by pleas giving me a there unlock code after they use it on there phone so I can install havoc os 2.0 on the op 6t. What in and getting this code from OnePlus does not work and they say it's going to come but never does for me.

I'm going to guess that the unlock code is phone-specific and tied to the IMEI. I seriously doubt that OnePlus and T-Mobile would have accepted a bootloader unlock that could be duplicated so easily.
Your best bet for recourse here is to continue to hold OnePlus and T-Mobile accountable for the delays. I got my code in right around a week and that seems to be the norm from other reports. If T-Mobile has granted your bootloader unlock through the proper channels, and if you really have been waiting an abnormally long time, there should be no reason why they are taking longer in your case. If you have to, take to social media like Twitter and the forums where the issue can be seen by others who might be considering purchasing the phone through T-Mobile and who might be swayed to go another route.

The codes are unique to each phone; someone else's code won't help you.
Why not return the phone and buy direct from OnePlus?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

Frankenscript said:
The codes are unique to each phone; someone else's code won't help you.
Why not return the phone and buy direct from OnePlus?
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Can't return the phone because I have had the phone for two months

Looks like you have to wait, then. Sorry!
I don't understand why anybody interested in modding their phone would by from T-Mo, since the need to go through the unlock process was well documented.
You could also sell it and buy a new one from OnePlus but of course you will take a financial hit.
Good luck!
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

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Looks like you have to wait, then. Sorry!
I don't understand why anybody interested in modding their phone would by from T-Mo, since the need to go through the unlock process was well documented.
You could also sell it and buy a new one from OnePlus but of course you will take a financial hit.
Good luck!
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The resion I bought the phone from them is because the way it connects to the network is better then when it was bought from oneplus. I know it's the same phone and antenna but it's just something that makes the phone work better and I think it's because it's certified buy TMobile. Don't know thou

NickMidd91 said:
The resion I bought the phone from them is because the way it connects to the network is better then when it was bought from oneplus. I know it's the same phone and antenna but it's just something that makes the phone work better and I think it's because it's certified buy TMobile. Don't know thou
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What? This makes literally no sense. It's the same phone just different software an international model will work 100% the same on T-Mobile. And dude spell check is your friend that is a mess.

bladestonez said:
What? This makes literally no sense. It's the same phone just different software an international model will work 100% the same on T-Mobile. And dude spell check is your friend that is a mess.
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Not really man sorry to burst your bubble but OnePlus sead that had to change things in the phone to work 100% on the TMobile network. Would not say what they did.

NickMidd91 said:
Not really man sorry to burst your bubble but OnePlus sead that had to change things in the phone to work 100% on the TMobile network. Would not say what they did.
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Link? Because I'm certain this is not true otherwise people would not be able to use international on T-Mobile or any other non T-Mobile phone on T-Mobile.

So much garbage in this thread. I'm on the TMO version, running international firmware, and it's flawless. Not a single problem getting sim unlock and bootloader unlock (not to mention that my phone is NOT paid off), and there are many others with the same experience. Do better. It's not that hard.

I got my phone Sim unlocked within 2 days of getting in on November 1st. Didn't have to make any payments on it or anything. Soon as I was Sim unlocked I submitted my request for unlock token. By 11/8 I was Sim and bootloader unlocked. Been running international firmware since. Haven't looked back. International firmware SO much better then what tmo provides.
If it's been two weeks since sending to OP I'd be on them asking for a status and a reason for the lengthy delay. OP has stated the unlock token is 7 day waiting period and I got mine right at day 7. I'd hound them for a reason and request a unlock token asap
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

I am a trucker (READ: DRIVE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY!) who had the TMO OOS 3 WEEKS before sitting down to swap it away! Have been with the unbranded one now for the best part of another 3 weeks, and all i can say that all that "optimized" mumbo jumbo works to a degree, from what i can tell from this dude!

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So much garbage in this thread. I'm on the TMO version, running international firmware, and it's flawless. Not a single problem getting sim unlock and bootloader unlock (not to mention that my phone is NOT paid off), and there are many others with the same experience. Do better. It's not that hard.
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Damn so I tried once asking tmo to unlock sim but they told me to pay it off first....but next time what I will say is I'm leaving the country for a couple months and I need the sim unlocked....you think that'll work?lol