I can't get this to work. T-mobile told me to call LG and LG told me to contact T-Mobile. Anyone get this working?
ILowry282 said:
I can't get this to work. T-mobile told me to call LG and LG told me to contact T-Mobile. Anyone get this working?
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Do you pay for hotspot service? I used an app to hotspot (don't remember which) on my $30 100min/unl.text/unl.data and after about 5 minutes I got a redirect to a "You are not subscribed to hotspot service contact this number" page.
Yes. It's included in all their post paid plans
I have been searching and cant seem to find anything... :/
I am trying to SIM Unlock my LG G Pad 8.3 Model VK810 that is Verizon and should come factory unlock I believe. I need this to be used on AT&T LTE which I have a sim card for and a tablet plan on the shared data plan.
It is on 4.2.2 baseband is m9615a-cefwtazm
I tried adding some ATT APN settings I found, but that did not help me. I think I need to Change it to GSM From CDMA somehow? I am not really sure. I can update and root if needed or whatever I need to do. I also have a samsung z3x box, but dont think it will work on the LG.
Any help would really help me out! Thank you in advance.
jaredlappa said:
I have been searching and cant seem to find anything... :/
I am trying to SIM Unlock my LG G Pad 8.3 Model VK810 that is Verizon and should come factory unlock I believe. I need this to be used on AT&T LTE which I have a sim card for and a tablet plan on the shared data plan.
It is on 4.2.2 baseband is m9615a-cefwtazm
I tried adding some ATT APN settings I found, but that did not help me. I think I need to Change it to GSM From CDMA somehow? I am not really sure. I can update and root if needed or whatever I need to do. I also have a samsung z3x box, but dont think it will work on the LG.
Any help would really help me out! Thank you in advance.
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As it seems you are comfortable messing with your APN settings that should be all you will need to do. The device is locked to specific wireless frequencies but luckily for you at &t uses the same LTE frequencies. You will need to have root access in order to write your APN settings though, check the forums for information on that. Finally make sure that the sim you have is compatible with your tablet data plan, and your APN settings should be as follows for mobile data only.
APN: BROADBAND
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
uprightbass360 said:
As it seems you are comfortable messing with your APN settings that should be all you will need to do. The device is locked to specific wireless frequencies but luckily for you at &t uses the same LTE frequencies. You will need to have root access in order to write your APN settings though, check the forums for information on that. Finally make sure that the sim you have is compatible with your tablet data plan, and your APN settings should be as follows for mobile data only.
APN: BROADBAND
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
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Happen to have a link for a Root tutorial and ROM that is good and stable for my Vk810? Will the V500 work with my pad?
I was looking at this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2660676
Thank you.
jaredlappa said:
Happen to have a link for a Root tutorial and ROM that is good and stable for my Vk810? Will the V500 work with my pad?
I was looking at this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2660676
Thank you.
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I do not, I am sure you will find something if you look around. The V500 and V510 methods are not compatible. There is a method for yours though along with a custom recovery in the works. You may even have a custom rom in the near future.
P.S. this topic belongs in Q/A and not development.
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I do not, I am sure you will find something if you look around. The V500 and V510 methods are not compatible. There is a method for yours though along with a custom recovery in the works. You may even have a custom rom in the near future.
P.S. this topic belongs in Q/A and not development.
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Why would it belong in Q/A? If I am having to root and unlock it or do custom recovery? Isn't that with development?
Sorry if I have posted in the wrong place.
Here is the link I found for Rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703825
From researching it looks like it will work with the VK810.
This was also newly released: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726707
But there are no custom roms that I have found yet.
So, I should Root this and then change the APN settings to what you told me and my ATT SIM would work?
Thank you!
jaredlappa said:
Why would it belong in Q/A? If I am having to root and unlock it or do custom recovery? Isn't that with development?
Sorry if I have posted in the wrong place.
Here is the link I found for Rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703825
From researching it looks like it will work with the VK810.
This was also newly released: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726707
But there are no custom roms that I have found yet.
So, I should Root this and then change the APN settings to what you told me and my ATT SIM would work?
Thank you!
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I haven't read much about i0root but it looks like it will work. Now the next part is not certain weather or not it will work, but I have seen tablets able to run on other networks that are unlocked. As long as Verizon did not implement any extra protection you should be able to use an at&t sim that is enabled for tablet data.
Once you are rooted go pick up es file explorer and navigate to /system/etc/apns-conf.xml . Make sure that before you change anything that you make a copy and name it something else so you can find it again if you have to go back. Open the file using the text editor. You can get rid of the other apns and just put your new one in there and give it a reboot. It should kick right on after you reboot. Good luck!
uprightbass360 said:
I haven't read much about i0root but it looks like it will work. Now the next part is not certain weather or not it will work, but I have seen tablets able to run on other networks that are unlocked. As long as Verizon did not implement any extra protection you should be able to use an at&t sim that is enabled for tablet data.
Once you are rooted go pick up es file explorer and navigate to /system/etc/apns-conf.xml . Make sure that before you change anything that you make a copy and name it something else so you can find it again if you have to go back. Open the file using the text editor. You can get rid of the other apns and just put your new one in there and give it a reboot. It should kick right on after you reboot. Good luck!
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I have an LG G PAD 8.3 VK810 Verizon that I am trying to root in order to SIM unlock from Verizon to ATT.
I have installed the Drivers packages here and it finds the drivers in USB Modes: Charge tablet and media sync fine, but when I go to Internet Connection mode and choose ethernet it can not find the following drivers: CDC ECM, CDC SERIAL, AND 3 THAT SAY LGE ANDROID PHONE.
Any ideas on how to get these drivers installed to try the next step? I tried to go ahead and run the iroot program but it can not find the device.
Thank you for the help.
I have installed a T-Mobile SIM card in my LG GPad 8.3 LTE so I could get the free gig of data they offer existing customers. It worked without rooting. All I did was add a new APN with the proper T-Mobile settings and I was able to surf. Did it right there at the T-Mobile store with the rep to verify it would work before I added the data line to my account.
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That's awesome. I love what tmobile is doing to the phone industry. I love their aggressive stance now on grabbing customers.
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jlczl said:
I have installed a T-Mobile SIM card in my LG GPad 8.3 LTE so I could get the free gig of data they offer existing customers. It worked without rooting. All I did was add a new APN with the proper T-Mobile settings and I was able to surf. Did it right there at the T-Mobile store with the rep to verify it would work before I added the data line to my account.
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Thx for the tip. The tablet is set to LTE mode and since T-Mobile LTE has the same band with Verizon LTE. It definitely works on T-Mobile.
For AT&T, no luck even if rooted. I used Radio Switcher app to go to the Tablet Info in Testing Mode. But it displays error message "This application does not work on this device".
ttn1185 said:
Thx for the tip. The tablet is set to LTE mode and since T-Mobile LTE has the same band with Verizon LTE. It definitely works on T-Mobile.
For AT&T, no luck even if rooted. I used Radio Switcher app to go to the Tablet Info in Testing Mode. But it displays error message "This application does not work on this device".
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I rooted and popped in an AT&T sim card and it let's me put in the APN fine.
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Skizzy034 said:
I rooted and popped in an AT&T sim card and it let's me put in the APN fine.
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But that is not my problem. The tablet doesn't pick up AT&T signal
ttn1185 said:
But that is not my problem. The tablet doesn't pick up AT&T signal
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Easy...
Vk810 supports lte bands 4(aws) and 13 (700mhz block c), bands that Verizon uses
T-Mobile uses band 4 for lte mainly, will use band 2 (1900) and 12 (700 MHz block a) in the future as well. Vk810 will work on T-Mobile wherever tmobile has LTE right now (with band 4)
Att uses band 4, 2 (1900), 17(700mhz block b) and 30(2300mhz). Vk810 will only work on att if at uses band 4. If att only used band 2 in your area, your att phone (which supports band 2) will show LTE, but vk810 won't work
I don't know if there is a map showing which bands att uses in your area. There is a spectrum map showing who owns which band in which region, but no guarantee that att has active cell sites
http://specmap.sequence-omega.net
Tmobile sim on verizon g pad
jlczl said:
I have installed a T-Mobile SIM card in my LG GPad 8.3 LTE so I could get the free gig of data they offer existing customers. It worked without rooting. All I did was add a new APN with the proper T-Mobile settings and I was able to surf. Did it right there at the T-Mobile store with the rep to verify it would work before I added the data line to my account.
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How were you able to set up up the G Pad with the tmobile sim ? I went to the tmobile store and they were not able to get service running. What settings did you use ? Any help would be appreciated.
jlanderos93 said:
How were you able to set up up the G Pad with the tmobile sim ? I went to the tmobile store and they were not able to get service running. What settings did you use ? Any help would be appreciated.
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you need to insert sim, reboot device (it'll prompt you to)
then you need to add the t-mobile APNs to the device
the settings below should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240233
paperWastage said:
you need to insert sim, reboot device (it'll prompt you to)
then you need to add the t-mobile APNs to the device
the settings below should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240233
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I see people here say this tablet is unlocked. I rooted & inserted an at&t sim, but not working. It shows a greyed out singnal bar and a circle next to it. Then I edited build.prop ro.build.target_operator=VZN to OPEN. Now the circle is gone leaving a greyed out signal bar with small red x above it. I'm on 4.2.2. Can someone elaborate?
mrgj said:
I see people here say this tablet is unlocked. I rooted & inserted an at&t sim, but not working. It shows a greyed out singnal bar and a circle next to it. Then I edited build.prop ro.build.target_operator=VZN to OPEN. Now the circle is gone leaving a greyed out signal bar with small red x above it. I'm on 4.2.2. Can someone elaborate?
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what region/location are you in?
believe that circle = battery indicator, not network indicator.... full circle = 100% battery, otherwise not 100% battery
mrgj said:
I see people here say this tablet is unlocked. I rooted & inserted an at&t sim, but not working. It shows a greyed out singnal bar and a circle next to it. Then I edited build.prop ro.build.target_operator=VZN to OPEN. Now the circle is gone leaving a greyed out signal bar with small red x above it. I'm on 4.2.2. Can someone elaborate?
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I'm not sure if this works on at&t. Mine is working on T-Mobile. All I did was insert the T-Mobile SIM and APN settings for it to work.
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jlczl said:
I'm not sure if this works on at&t. Mine is working on T-Mobile. All I did was insert the T-Mobile SIM and APN settings for it to work.
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as I said before...
this device is unlocked... it accepts any SIMs, and works w/ any band 4/13 network
AT&T's network accept any device that's approved for GSM/LTE spec, and compatible with their band 2/4/17/30 network.
AT&T doesn't have band 4 everywhere.. for example, no band 4 in nyc region.... this device won't work on at&t in nyc
paperWastage said:
as I said before...
this device is unlocked... it accepts any SIMs, and works w/ any band 4/13 network
AT&T's network accept any device that's approved for GSM/LTE spec, and compatible with their band 2/4/17/30 network.
AT&T doesn't have band 4 everywhere.. for example, no band 4 in nyc region.... this device won't work on at&t in nyc
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LOL, I know it's unlocked. I'm using it on T-Mobile without a problem. And yes, I read your previous post. I was just answering what I personally know firsthand.
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On my G3 I was able to use the 4GLTE data connection and talk on the phone at the same time. That included using the mobile hotspot while on the phone.
On my G4 I can't do that. I'm on 13B based Pure Experience ROM. Is there a way to enable this on the G4 or am I overlooking something?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Sam
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You're going to need to enable 'Advanced Calling'. This can be found under Settings>Wireless Networks>Advanced Calling
coolgare said:
You're going to need to enable 'Advanced Calling'. This can be found under Settings>Wireless Networks>Advanced Calling
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What about if you are using it on Verizon prepaid plan?
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What about if you are using it on Verizon prepaid plan?
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Sadly verizon did not include that for us prepaid G4 users. The G4 is one of the new phone breeds that do not include dual antenna or what ever they call it. Meaning if you're not around wifi then you cannot use internet and the phone at the same time. Unless you are a contract user with the option above. I was wondering the same thing a few months back and did a lot of research on it.
I'm not prepaid. I tried enabling the advanced calling. No go. Still not working.
Any other ideas?
Thanks.
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You also need to enable advanced calling in your My Verizon account. Add the feature to the phone. That will also enable HD voice, simultaneous voice/data, Video Chat and visual voicemail
Hey everyone, @xdabbeb was kind enough to modify the original 13B hotspot provision for our phone. I know people have been having issues with data packet drops and other hotspot problems with the modified LG G3 hotspot provision that we've been using from the other hotspot thread, and this might fix these issues. Replace apk in the system/app/HotspotProvision folder, set permissions, and reboot.
Hotspot Provision apk:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=313042859668276446
Will this work with VS98628A ??
El Genio Malvado said:
Will this work with VS98628A ??
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No, you need root for this.
konradsa said:
No, you need root for this.
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OK, Thank you... This is the only feature I wish my LG4 had as I still have unlimited data grandfathered in.. Looks like its time to do the KDZ method finally.
I didn't realize this existed, much better to use the native app and modded for unlimited access. I've had to reinstall this app because I went to 13b. On a separate note, I got a warning message that requires a Verizon LTE SIM to use the hotspot, but it allowed me to use on AT&T 4G (HSPA+) on grandfathered unlimited data plan. Thanks for the thread.
now usb tethering is working too. thanks
I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to report this file worked for me with the 2BA firmware. I just switched over to Red Pocket and I was having issues with the regular hotspot application functioning (Verizon restrictions), but this let me use the hotspot once more. I'll be switching over to the GSMA version next month, hopefully it will continue to function. Thanks!
I have a lg g8 sprint phone and the android 10 update greyed out my apn and I can not get hotspot to work at all, so the ebay seller will take it back and I was wondering if I would have this same problem if I bought an lg g8 att unlocked? I have straight talk.. thx
drzrocks said:
I have a lg g8 sprint phone and the android 10 update greyed out my apn and I can not get hotspot to work at all, so the ebay seller will take it back and I was wondering if I would have this same problem if I bought an lg g8 att unlocked? I have straight talk.. thx
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Try to dial ##3282# and navigate to view apn settings, reset to default and it should auto adjust to your sim att phones are a pain with updates if you're not on their Network
antintin said:
Try to dial ##3282# and navigate to view apn settings, reset to default and it should auto adjust to your sim att phones are a pain with updates if you're not on their Network
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Thanks but I have done that and now can't send attachments with texts and still can't edit or add a new apn. The ebay seller agreed to take it back so I will try the att version.
drzrocks said:
Thanks but I have done that and now can't send attachments with texts and still can't edit or add a new apn. The ebay seller agreed to take it back so I will try the att version.
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You won't get update without att sim card though
acekid109 said:
You won't get update without att sim card though
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I did get the android 10 update and now the hot spot is not working. I tried using the settings database editor to change the value of the tethering entitlement setting, but apparently it's not working with android 10...Any suggestions or should I just get rid of this att g8 too?