Will Unlocked AT&T S10+ work on T-Mobile - Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers

If yes is there a way to get the phone to look 100% like a T-Mobile device including the Boot animation?

yes to both..
BigMosley said:
If yes is there a way to get the phone to look 100% like a T-Mobile device including the Boot animation?
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Yes to both your questions. To get it to look like TMobile, Just ODIN the latest T-Mobile firmware for S10+. There's plenty of how-to's for that.

BigMosley said:
If yes is there a way to get the phone to look 100% like a T-Mobile device including the Boot animation?
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Yes but why in the world would you want that?
That is the point of going unlocked to avoid the vexatious carrier dribble!

sd_N said:
Yes to both your questions. To get it to look like TMobile, Just ODIN the latest T-Mobile firmware for S10+. There's plenty of how-to's for that.
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Thanks so much!
cpufrost said:
Yes but why in the world would you want that?
That is the point of going unlocked to avoid the vexatious carrier dribble!
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Well I may be buying a AT&T S10+ that is "Unlocked" so I'd rather have it branded with T-Mobile stuff instead of AT&T.

BigMosley said:
Thanks so much!
Well I may be buying a AT&T S10+ that is "Unlocked" so I'd rather have it branded with T-Mobile stuff instead of AT&T.
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Ok that makes sense.
Just make sure it's truly unlocked. I had an ATT iphone that ATT actually unlocked and it was used on Verizon for 1 year. No problem. Then it was used on ATT again briefly and when sim cards were switched to TMO I got the dreaded invalid SIM message. A quick call to Apple revealed that ATT locked the phone again! And I wasn't an ATT customer. I did get it unlocked after calling ATT but what a PIA.

cpufrost said:
Ok that makes sense.
Just make sure it's truly unlocked. I had an ATT iphone that ATT actually unlocked and it was used on Verizon for 1 year. No problem. Then it was used on ATT again briefly and when sim cards were switched to TMO I got the dreaded invalid SIM message. A quick call to Apple revealed that ATT locked the phone again! And I wasn't an ATT customer. I did get it unlocked after calling ATT but what a PIA.
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Cool thanks for the heads-up. Once I get the IMEI number I plan on calling AT&T and make sure there's nothing wrong with it like lost/stolen/still financed then I'll call T-Mobile and give them the IMEI number to make sure there's nothing wrong with it on their end.

BigMosley said:
Cool thanks for the heads-up. Once I get the IMEI number I plan on calling AT&T and make sure there's nothing wrong with it like lost/stolen/still financed then I'll call T-Mobile and give them the IMEI number to make sure there's nothing wrong with it on their end.
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You can use the IEMI checker at swappa:
https://swappa.com/esn

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[q] unlock code for samsung phones

I was interested in getting the s4 I plan on going on a cruise soon to Bahamas and was interested in unlocking the phone,I do not have it yet but wanted to know if someone can try it out for me.What I was referring to was Samsung unlock code that someone found in this thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
You can call Sprint and have the SIM card officially unlocked. If you are a new customer you have to wait 90 days before they let you do this though, if you're an old customer it shouldn't be a problem.
onehitch said:
You can call Sprint and have the SIM card officially unlocked. If you are a new customer you have to wait 90 days before they let you do this though, if you're an old customer it shouldn't be a problem.
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Is this based on your personal experience with Sprint with the S4?
optimummind said:
Is this based on your personal experience with Sprint with the S4?
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I do not have Sprint I highly doubt they would be willing to just give it to me,Im with boost mobile
brianhot1 said:
I do not have Sprint I highly doubt they would be willing to just give it to me,Im with boost mobile
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can someone with the phone try that ## code from the thread I posted in the first link to see if it works?
onehitch said:
You can call Sprint and have the SIM card officially unlocked. If you are a new customer you have to wait 90 days before they let you do this though, if you're an old customer it shouldn't be a problem.
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i see an option under System update that says UICC Unlock....is that the same thing? i clicked it and got an error though
Sortilege said:
i see an option under System update that says UICC Unlock....is that the same thing? i clicked it and got an error though
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From what I understand Sprint has to do something on their end to unlock the SIM. It will only work on overseas networks too, they aren't unlocking it for domestic networks.
brianhot1 said:
can someone with the phone try that ## code from the thread I posted in the first link to see if it works?
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I gave it a shot, can't even get into the menu that's described. The code did nothing.
I just called sprint to try to unlock my s4 and they told me that the phone has to be active on the account for 90 days before they unlock it. Not be a customer for 90 days or more.
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animal7296 said:
I just called sprint to try to unlock my s4 and they told me that the phone has to be active on the account for 90 days before they unlock it. Not be a customer for 90 days or more.
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I called and got approved for an unlock, though I fear it will only be international and not fully unlocked.
thekingofmean said:
I called and got approved for an unlock, though I fear it will only be international and not fully unlocked.
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Correct. Sprint never unlocks GSM devices for use inside the US.
thekingofmean said:
I called and got approved for an unlock, though I fear it will only be international and not fully unlocked.
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I will try again but I'm sure that it only unlocks internationally.
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myphone12345 said:
Correct. Sprint never unlocks GSM devices for use inside the US.
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I'm not trying to sound like a **** but just want to make the note that I have a Sprint Blackberry Tour 9630 from 2009 which cam SIM unlocked and is currently being used domestically with a T-Mobile SIM card.
I also have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and am really hoping they will allow for it to be SIM unlocked for domestic use as well. At least they didn't ship it with a locked bootloader.
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From what I understand Sprint has to do something on their end to unlock the SIM. It will only work on overseas networks too, they aren't unlocking it for domestic networks.
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myphone12345 said:
Correct. Sprint never unlocks GSM devices for use inside the US.
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man..that's such bullcrap!
brianhot1 said:
I was interested in getting the s4 I plan on going on a cruise soon to Bahamas and was interested in unlocking the phone,I do not have it yet but wanted to know if someone can try it out for me.What I was referring to was Samsung unlock code that someone found in this thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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So has any one actually tried the code I posted at the beginning to see if that works for unlocking
Landon4444 said:
I'm not trying to sound like a **** but just want to make the note that I have a Sprint Blackberry Tour 9630 from 2009 which cam SIM unlocked and is currently being used domestically with a T-Mobile SIM card.
I also have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and am really hoping they will allow for it to be SIM unlocked for domestic use as well. At least they didn't ship it with a locked bootloader.
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Sorry, I didn't know about the Blackberry. Maybe because Blackbaerrys are somewhat unusual devices they made an exception. In any case, that would make it the only Sprint GSM device that I have ever heard of that was capable of operating in the US. All iOS and Androids have always been blocked for usage in the US. That said though, there have been hacks to some of them which enabled US use, though sometimes at the expense of not being able to use the device with CDMA while the hack was in place (meaning they couldn't be used on Sprint).
Hello, guys.
Who looking to unlock own Samsung S4 Sprint - please send to me PM. I have one way which shall to be checked. I'm still don't havemy own Sprint's S4 on hands to check if this way will works
brianhot1 said:
So has any one actually tried the code I posted at the beginning to see if that works for unlocking
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thekingofmean said:
I gave it a shot, can't even get into the menu that's described. The code did nothing.
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Yep... it was a fruitless venture.
it would be great if we could get the sim unlocked for domestic use.
I'd be happy with unlocking it for non US GSM providers at the moment, I find it ridicules that I have to wait 90 days after having the account with Sprint for 2 years. It is a new phone and I need to travel now.
Anyways if there is any way to unlock it I'd like to know.

[Q] Domestic Unlock of Sprint G2

I broke my sprint phone, but I can upgrade to a new phone now on Sprint. I want to use the Sprint One Up Plan for a bit, then leave the contract since I don't believe it has a contract. I plan on using the G2 as my replacement. I want to move to T-Mobile later, and I know the G2 can be used on Sprint. I also have read here that the G2 comes factory locked by Sprint, and Sprint will one unlock it for international use. Is there something that I could flash to the G2 to allow me to use it on T-Mobile when I switch?
Basically, how can I use domestic USA GSM on a Sprint LG G2?
I will at least root and unlock the phone internationally first anyway, since I need to use outside of the country. Flashing ROMs and things like that is not a problem for me.
ashraj98 said:
I broke my sprint phone, but I can upgrade to a new phone now on Sprint. I want to use the Sprint One Up Plan for a bit, then leave the contract since I don't believe it has a contract. I plan on using the G2 as my replacement. I want to move to T-Mobile later, and I know the G2 can be used on Sprint. I also have read here that the G2 comes factory locked by Sprint, and Sprint will one unlock it for international use. Is there something that I could flash to the G2 to allow me to use it on T-Mobile when I switch?
Basically, how can I use domestic USA GSM on a Sprint LG G2?
I will at least root and unlock the phone internationally first anyway, since I need to use outside of the country. Flashing ROMs and things like that is not a problem for me.
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No this will not work at all.. T mobile and Sprint G2's are completely different.. If you want to move to T mobile, move.. Otherwise stay with sprint!
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Sean473 said:
No this will not work at all.. T mobile and Sprint G2's are completely different.. If you want to move to T mobile, move.. Otherwise stay with sprint!
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I saw this dicussion: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524771
Is it possible, after I finish with Sprint, I could flash the firmware and modem of T-Mobile's G2?
Would any of those unlock codes for the IMEI work, since it supports GSM?
Thats risky due to the fact that tmo uses different bands than sprint plus the radio waves are different and sprint is gsm and tmo is cdma
tbishop91 said:
Thats risky due to the fact that tmo uses different bands than sprint plus the radio waves are different and sprint is gsm and tmo is cdma
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Sprint is CDMA and T-Mobile is GSM...
Anyway, I know the G2 supports all of the bands, so I don't see why this can't happen. Sprint has just locked away the domestic GSM capabilities. Why is flashing theT-Mobile modem such a risk then? WOuld I be able to flash it back?
ashraj98 said:
Sprint is CDMA and T-Mobile is GSM...
Anyway, I know the G2 supports all of the bands, so I don't see why this can't happen. Sprint has just locked away the domestic GSM capabilities. Why is flashing theT-Mobile modem such a risk then? WOuld I be able to flash it back?
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Sorry always get that bavkwards the issue is with two things the radio, which you said you could flash the modem no problem. Then the biggest issue is the sim card now im not sure if the sprint variant has a sim card slot. But from what my buddy has told me who is a tmobile phone tech they dont have away to enable your service with out the sim card. For some reason they dont do their services like most carriers and just use the phones imei number to set service. If im wrong im sorry and hopefully you can get everything switched. And thank you for the imformation i did not know the g2 has all bands hidden inside the phone. I was just worried that the radio bands would get you. And to answer your question yes you can always just flash them back.
tbishop91 said:
Sorry always get that bavkwards the issue is with two things the radio, which you said you could flash the modem no problem. Then the biggest issue is the sim card now im not sure if the sprint variant has a sim card slot. But from what my buddy has told me who is a tmobile phone tech they dont have away to enable your service with out the sim card. For some reason they dont do their services like most carriers and just use the phones imei number to set service. If im wrong im sorry and hopefully you can get everything switched. And thank you for the imformation i did not know the g2 has all bands hidden inside the phone. I was just worried that the radio bands would get you. And to answer your question yes you can always just flash them back.
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No problem. If I helped give me my first thank you. I'm going to go to the Sprint Store soon and see what they say. The Nexus 5 seems to be compatible with any carrier, but I like the G2 just a bit better. Sprint has a help topic regarding replacing the SIM , so that is not an issue. Hopefully someone else can tell me if the G2 can have a different modem flashed.
I don't want to take any unneccessary risks flashing, because that is what broke my last two Sprint phones lol.
ashraj98 said:
No problem. If I helped give me my first thank you. I'm going to go to the Sprint Store soon and see what they say. The Nexus 5 seems to be compatible with any carrier, but I like the G2 just a bit better. Sprint has a help topic regarding replacing the SIM , so that is not an issue. Hopefully someone else can tell me if the G2 can have a different modem flashed.
I don't want to take any unneccessary risks flashing, because that is what broke my last two Sprint phones lol.
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Ok so i was wrong it looks like the spring g2 does have a sim spot so all you have to do is 1 get unlock.from sprint 2 flash required firmware and modem and radio files 3 go tothe phones dailer and dail*#*#4636#*#*. This will bring up the menu shown inscreen shot. Switch your current band from evdo to what is shown in the screen shot and bam sprint branded tmo phone if i help at all pls return the favor with the thanks.
tbishop91 said:
Ok so i was wrong it looks like the spring g2 does have a sim spot so all you have to do is 1 get unlock.from sprint 2 flash required firmware and modem and radio files 3 go tothe phones dailer and dail*#*#4636#*#*. This will bring up the menu shown inscreen shot. Switch your current band from evdo to what is shown in the screen shot and bam sprint branded tmo phone if i help at all pls return the favor with the thanks.
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So where do I get the files? And can you confirm this has a good chance of succeeding?
It will not work.. Sprint doesn't unlock the phone for domestic US GSM carriers and the 2 models for Sprint and T-Mobile are completely different. You flash anything like the radios and you'll have a massive brick. If you want to move between carriers, get the Nexus 5.
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Sean473 said:
It will not work.. Sprint doesn't unlock the phone for domestic US GSM carriers and the 2 models for Sprint and T-Mobile are completely different. You flash anything like the radios and you'll have a massive brick. If you want to move between carriers, get the Nexus 5.
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Sprint and Tmo both confirmed yesterday that this is possible
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ashraj98 said:
So where do I get the files? And can you confirm this has a good chance of succeeding?
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As far as the files go I can search here for a thread. And I'm sorry man I will not confirm for you the chance of success because any thing can happen but before you do any thing I recommend you talk to both sprint and tmo in your area
You will not get domestic GSM service with Sprint atm. Hang it up until a solution if any will come. Even after that, it will never be fully compatible with Tmob bands. I love/hate Verizon.
tbishop91 said:
Sprint and Tmo both confirmed yesterday that this is possible
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As far as the files go I can search here for a thread. And I'm sorry man I will not confirm for you the chance of success because any thing can happen but before you do any thing I recommend you talk to both sprint and tmo in your area
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Really? That's weird that Sprint would say that. What exactly did they say?
MetroPCS
I just flashed my ls 980 to Metro they just got bought out by T mobile!!!
ashraj98 said:
Really? That's weird that Sprint would say that. What exactly did they say?
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They said and i quote just call customer service and have them unlock the phone. Once the phone is unlocked you can flash to a different carrier but you have to know what your doing.
tbishop91 said:
They said and i quote just call customer service and have them unlock the phone. Once the phone is unlocked you can flash to a different carrier but you have to know what your doing.
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Well I may just do that, or now I could go with T-Mobile. They are buying out 2-year contracts now (a.k.a they pay your early termination fee). That is sweettttttt!
ashraj98 said:
Well I may just do that, or now I could go with T-Mobile. They are buying out 2-year contracts now (a.k.a they pay your early termination fee). That is sweettttttt!
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Yeah man I have tmo and I love them but if you go to tmo make sure to sign up for jump because the lg flex has been confirmed for the US plus you get free lookout premium and insurance
tbishop91 said:
Yeah man I have tmo and I love them but if you go to tmo make sure to sign up for jump because the lg flex has been confirmed for the US plus you get free lookout premium and insurance
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Yup that's EXACTLY what i'm going to do. Great stuff at tmo from what I've heard. Thanks for all the help everyone.

Can the LG G6 LS993 be unlocked?

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.
Gasaraki- said:
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?
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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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.
jaqual said:
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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tri_cchan said:
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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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.

Verizon Motorola E4 prepaid XT1767

Can someone please advise how I can flash the rom to jailbreak?
You can't. It's impossible.
danr831 said:
Can someone please advise how I can flash the rom to jailbreak?
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only if we force moto/vz to unlock bootloader in this phone.
somebody know if this cellphone can be unlocked to other carriers working in gsm?
nismo87 said:
somebody know if this cellphone can be unlocked to other carriers working in gsm?
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Yes, Unlock for about $2 on eBay. Will work with Tmo & ATT, and their MVNOs. You may, or may not, need to switch to 3G for first call to register (I had to), then you can switch back to LTE without any further problems. You also may need to manually add APN, but I did not need to.
It's a pretty solid phone and can be had for $40 at Walmart, or price-match elsewhere. Really stinks that the bootloader can't be unlocked. I didn't think it would bother me...but it really does. Oh well, I knew it before I bought it. Will be a good backup.
mn1968 said:
Yes, Unlock for about $2 on eBay. Will work with Tmo & ATT, and their MVNOs. You may, or may not, need to switch to 3G for first call to register (I had to), then you can switch back to LTE without any further problems. You also may need to manually add APN, but I did not need to.
It's a pretty solid phone and can be had for $40 at Walmart, or price-match elsewhere. Really stinks that the bootloader can't be unlocked. I didn't think it would bother me...but it really does. Oh well, I knew it before I bought it. Will be a good backup.
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Which carrier do you use?
shonmac11 said:
Which carrier do you use?
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AT&T on Tracfone.
mn1968 said:
AT&T on Tracfone.
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I've unlocked my Verizon variant but can't get any service on it. I know it's capable because the YouTuber J Williams did it and got T-Mobile services to work
shonmac11 said:
I've unlocked my Verizon variant but can't get any service on it. I know it's capable because the YouTuber J Williams did it and got T-Mobile services to work
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Maybe this will help. Scroll down to the Community WIKI section.
mn1968 said:
Maybe this will help. Scroll down to the Community WIKI section.
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Didn't help. Still says "Emergency calls only"
Have you tried entering your APN manually? Try Googling Tmobile apn settings.
Others are getting it to work on Tmo.. https://slickdeals.net/f/10418732-s...w-free-store-pickup?p=103877488#post103877488
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Didn't help. Still says "Emergency calls only"
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Maybe your SIM card is activated on another phone. Happened to me on MetroPCS. I put in a SIM that was activated on another phone...it worked fine for about 5 mins., then all service was removed and it said Emergency Calls Only. You really should try entering the APN manually, if you haven't done so already. I'm now using Cricket with no problems at all.
crailey01 said:
Maybe your SIM card is activated on another phone. Happened to me on MetroPCS. I put in a SIM that was activated on another phone...it worked fine for about 5 mins., then all service was removed and it said Emergency Calls Only. You really should try entering the APN manually, if you haven't done so already. I'm now using Cricket with no problems at all.
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Already entered two different MetroPCS APNs, still didn't work
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Already entered two different MetroPCS APNs, still didn't work
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Is the SIM card active or registered to another phone?
crailey01 said:
Is the SIM card active or registered to another phone?
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Yes I'm using it on my Stylo 3 Plus from MetroPCS
shonmac11 said:
Yes I'm using it on my Stylo 3 Plus from MetroPCS
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I think that's the issue. Same thing happened to me. I tried to use my gf's SIM from MetroPCS in mine. It worked for like 5 mins and then lost service. MetroPCS doesn't recognize this phone for some reason because it is a Verizon phone. You could call them and try to add it to your account. Cricket picked it up easily. I just had to do a lot of searching for the correct APN.
crailey01 said:
I think that's the issue. Same thing happened to me. I tried to use my gf's SIM from MetroPCS in mine. It worked for like 5 mins and then lost service. MetroPCS doesn't recognize this phone for some reason because it is a Verizon phone. You could call them and try to add it to your account. Cricket picked it up easily. I just had to do a lot of searching for the correct APN.
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So what can I do
shonmac11 said:
So what can I do
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Call MetroPCS and register your SIM to your E4, go with Cricket, Straight Talk, or Total Wireless. There's always a possibility that Metro won't allow your Verizon E4 on their network because they want you to buy theirs. I'm sure...as you know, theirs don't even have a fingerprint reader.
crailey01 said:
Call MetroPCS and register your SIM to your E4, go with Cricket, Straight Talk, or Total Wireless. There's always a possibility that Metro won't allow your Verizon E4 on their network because they want you to buy theirs. I'm sure...as you know, theirs don't even have a fingerprint reader.
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Ok I'll try that out. I have the MetroPCS variant already lol
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So what can I do
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Personally, if I were you...I'd go with Cricket, At&t, Straight Talk (At&t), or Total Wireless(Verizon), because T-Mobile (MetroPCS) coverage is not all that great.
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shonmac11 said:
Ok I'll try that out. I have the MetroPCS variant already lol
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Oh. I thought you have the Verizon variant.

unlocking my essential phone

I keep getting this screen when I click uicc unlock. Do anyone know what's going on any help would be appreciated
lavin40 said:
I keep getting this screen when I click uicc unlock. Do anyone know what's going on any help would be appreciated
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Is your phone Sprint variant? Besides paying off your phone, your phone needs to be active with Sprint for at least 50 days to be eligible for unlock.
Caltinpla said:
Is your phone Sprint variant? Besides paying off your phone, your phone needs to be active with Sprint for at least 50 days to be eligible for unlock.
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It's a Sprint variant and it has been on Sprint the 50 days I even gotten a unlocked ticket number from Sprint
lavin40 said:
It's a Sprint variant and it has been on Sprint the 50 days I even gotten a unlocked ticket number from Sprint
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Here's Sprint phone unlock account services contact phone number:
Caltinpla said:
Here's Sprint phone unlock account services contact phone number:
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Thanks for the help
You are getting the error because your Sprint Sim is not installed. It needs to communicate with Sprint.
jakkzen said:
You are getting the error because your Sprint Sim is not installed. It needs to communicate with Sprint.
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So I need a Sprint sim. What if I'm not a Sprint customer l?
lavin40 said:
So I need a Sprint sim. What if I'm not a Sprint customer l?
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Hmm.. However you aquired the Sprint model, it needs a Sprint sim unfortunately. If you don't have it, then you need to get one. If the phone is still under lease, then you need to get ahold of whoever has it on their account and have them pay it off and request an unlock.
lavin40 said:
So I need a Sprint sim. What if I'm not a Sprint customer l?
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Who is your carrier? T-mobile?
jakkzen said:
Hmm.. However you aquired the Sprint model, it needs a Sprint sim unfortunately. If you don't have it, then you need to get one. If the phone is still under lease, then you need to get ahold of whoever has it on their account and have them pay it off and request an unlock.
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The phone fully paid for and the seller has requested a unlock and has even gotten a ticket number for the unlock request but I still need a Sprint sim right?
themirrorstruth said:
Who is your carrier? T-mobile?
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Right now I'm using cricket on one phone and project fi on my other phone
lavin40 said:
The phone fully paid for and the seller has requested a unlock and has even gotten a ticket number for the unlock request but I still need a Sprint sim right?
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I believe you do need the sim. It's kind of a tricky situation. If you call Sprint (they're dicks) they may not do **** to help you even with a ticket number. I personally wouldn't have purchased it until the original owner had confirmed the unlock.
When we submitted our white model for unlock, we had the Sprint sim card in the phone and checked it like you did. It said locked for several days. Then one day it said it was carrier unlocked. My wife put in her TMobile sim and it has worked ever since.
I remember getting an error similar to this when I tried the unlock on Wifi. Turn off wifi and try again. It may be 100% correct you need a sprint sim to do it, but you can at least try different scenarios. (e.g. always with wifi off, try with NO sim, cricket sim, etc.)
I'm under the impression from everywhere that I've read on this and other forums that you need a Sprint SIM card inside the phone.
I take it you're not a Sprint Customer now? Let us know how this pans out. There are at least two or three that I know on these forums that would love to drop our Sprint service today while we are waiting on them to unlock.
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