I know this usually requires root. However, my wife's unlocked Sprint LG G8 does not have the Sprint boot and off screens. It is not rooted and it is from the same seller. So it's possible for sure.
Unless someone secretly has root, I don't see how this is possible. Yet it's a fact that it has been done.
Of interest to this thread.
I just bought an lg g8 thinq from the US. (I'm in Australia). Locked to sprint. It doesn't boot up with the sprint logo. Just the lg one.
I also haven't been able to unlock it. I didn't realise there was such an issue getting the sprint version unlocked.
If anyone has any legitimate hot tip it would be appreciated.
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So switched to ATT from TMO and when I did I got a g3 at ATT... then I find out the bootloader is locked... annoying but not a deal breaker.... then I put it on my Qi charger and it doesnt charge... I check the back and notice it only has NFC so I figure I need to buy a new back... no luck... ATT went with PAM instead of Qi...
So on to my issues...
Should I go to TMO and buy an g3? From what I understand the bootloader is unlocked and it uses Qi. Am I correct?
Lastly with everyone reading this probably already having a g3... if you had to do it again would you buy a g3 right now? If not then please explain.
I do plan to also buy a Samsung Note Edge but cash price is going to be high and uncertain about ATT with the locked bootloaders etc. So that might be a device I will have to wait till a confirmed unlock happens for the bootloader for the att variety.
I bought a G4 from Verizon and ended up returning it just now because of the missing features and bloatware.
I'd like a G4 that has no carrier bloatware (Carrier unlocked?) have all my features that the phone SHOULD come with and has the boot loader unlocked.
There is this listing which I'm thinking on buying (Grey one).
So what I need to know is..
Is there ANY model of the G4 that has it's boot loader unlocked?
If so, which ones?
If not, are we able to unlock them manually yet?
Which carrier disable features, just Verizon?
Do all carriers have their own bloatware on the G4 or just Verizon?
Whats different from the US to the International version or the H815?
I plan on using Cricket and the H815 on that Amazon link should work with Cricket, doesn't have any carrier bloatware and has all the G4 features. Unless I'm seeing this wrong?
So which model is best to go with? Should I snatch up this H815? I heard the H811 is good? What model should I get?
Once this thread helps me choose which one to buy, I'm going to buy it like now. Just wanting to buy the best one. Thanks!!
Just to clarify, you do not intend to use this on Verizon correct? I see that you said you will use it on Cricket, but I'm confused why you bought a Verizon model in the first place.
Well I had a dumb old flip phone from Verizon. I wanted the G4, Verizon had it, Cricket didn't. I heard about missing features, but I thought they were just disabled, so I could re-enable them. I found out this clearly wasn't the case. But I figured I'd buy the phone from Verizon since Cricket doesn't have it and I was already signed up with Verizon, and go to Cricket with it afterwards. But... I saw all the bloatware, missing features, etc. So I just took it back.
After today's research I'm down to the T-Mobile H811 version or the H815 since both of those models have the boot loader unlocked. The problem with T-Mobile is I'd have to have service with them for 45 days before they would carrier unlock the phone. So I'd have to wait 45 days to see if it works at Cricket and get it switched over. Or I can buy the H815 which has the boot loader unlocked and is carrier unlocked, so I don't know if it will have carrier bloat since its carrier unlocked? Some people selling the H815 told me they got it from ATT, Verizon, etc. So not sure how that works.... since Verizon's model is VS986...
Anyways, it seems my best bet is the H815 because I can buy it and take it straight to Cricket when I get it. The issue now is there are many versions or the H815, I hear there is a International and a US version, not sure the difference. I hear there are many other models like the H815T, etc. Guess these are for other counties or something?
I believe all G4's should work with Cricket, the G4's seem to have the correct bands and Frequencies, unless I'm wrong. I know Cricket uses ATT service / towers now. I know we can change the APN and Network Mode to get them working if there is an issue. I without a doubt want to use Cricket.
So I need to know which H815 to buy and if there are US and International versions and the difference between them and I guess which is best to buy with unlocked boot loader, no bloat and works with Cricket.
Get yourself an H815 international version and ditch Verizon. The suckers do mess up bootloaders and AOSP really bad and they corporate readily and heavily with the NSA. Worst carrier ever.
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You need to be careful, look at the bands you need as well. The Verizon G4 lacks many bands that ATT/Cricket uses.
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Verizon model has unlocked GSM bands too. You can throw a GSM sim in there and enjoy.
What missing features are you referring to? Themes from the stock launcher? Stock themes are just icon packs. Use a 3rd party launcher that is better supported.
All models are have locked bootloaders except specific international models. But if you unlock, you'll be giving up access to DRM content and such. It is not desirable at this point to unlock normally.
All models can root now. The phone is still like 2 months old, development is active. Root was just achieved a couple weeks ago. Custom recoveries and stuff are still in the works.
Nice to see someone else from Cincinnati. Anyways, they take out:
LG SmartWorld
Smart Settings
Multi-user accounts
FM Radio
Themes
Custom lock screen
Then the bloatware, so I jsut got fed up. What will I be missing out with DRM content? I was going to buy the H815. If anything the H811. These both have unlocked boot loaders.
Hello xdadevelopers,
I recently purchased a T-Mobile LG G3 D851 from a friend of mine only to discover that it is network locked. I am a Sprint user (I know...I know) and I'd like to switch over to the G3 as my main phone. It seems that the phone has no other lock on it since it says it is not "personalized". Due to my friends account being cancelled, T-Mobile will not provide an unlock code in order for me use the phone with my Sprint SIM card. I know I can order an unlock code from some shady website, but that doesn't guarantee I'll get my phone unlocked. So, in other words, I'm reaching out to the forums for help. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you.
Actually UnlockBase.com isn't shady, they're reliable and have used their services in the past to unlock a ton of metroPCS phones for my family.
However, If you feel you do not trust any other company, you're welcome to start a new plan with T-mobile and request an unlock after you have met their requirements.
I have a tmobile unlocked lg g8 and for some reason i cant get it working with Verizon, does anyone has experience with this issue before?
Tmobile has an unlocked g8???
I believe T-Mobile will only unlock after having the phone run on the service for 40 days. I would call them or check their page to double check though.
I have a T-Mobile G8 that I've been trying to get unlocked. I've purchased an unlock service from 3 different websites and each site has been unable to do it. Does anyone know how to go about an unlock (without contacting T-Mobile)? Is it possible to do myself with the proper software?
Hopefully didn't threadjack...
Thanks,
If it's the same as the V40 T-mobile has an app that unlocks the phone.
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If it's the same as the V40 T-mobile has an app that unlocks the phone.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that app requires you to be a T-mobile customer for at least 40 days. I'm trying to avoid that and use this phone on Verizon.
ATT said to wait 60 days.
I have a Sprint ThinQ V8 that is no longer active after receiving a new phone from T-Mobile (a few months back). T-Mobile ported the phone number and deactivated the LG V8 remotely.
How can I get my LG SIM/carrier unlocked or should it already be unlocked?
Thanks
wxfreak said:
I have a Sprint ThinQ V8 that is no longer active after receiving a new phone from T-Mobile (a few months back). T-Mobile ported the phone number and deactivated the LG V8 remotely.
How can I get my LG SIM/carrier unlocked or should it already be unlocked?
Thanks
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So, never did what you're describing. You had a G8 on t-mo network, you got a new phone from them, they ported the number to the new phone (why didn't you just take the sim out of the old one and put it in the new one?).
anyway, maybe when you say 'ported the number' yer basically saying on t-mo's website they now show the new phone instead of the old one. That's not really 'porting the number', that's just changing on their site which phone you have, and you put the old sim in the new phone?
Completely unsure what you mean 'deactivated the LG G8 remotely'? What? Is this a phone that you've completely paid for? If so, they have zero business doing anything with that phone other than carrier unlocking it.
you might want to explain a little more about what's going on.
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So, never did what you're describing. You had a G8 on t-mo network, you got a new phone from them, they ported the number to the new phone (why didn't you just take the sim out of the old one and put it in the new one?).
anyway, maybe when you say 'ported the number' yer basically saying on t-mo's website they now show the new phone instead of the old one. That's not really 'porting the number', that's just changing on their site which phone you have, and you put the old sim in the new phone?
Completely unsure what you mean 'deactivated the LG G8 remotely'? What? Is this a phone that you've completely paid for? If so, they have zero business doing anything with that phone other than carrier unlocking it.
you might want to explain a little more about what's going on.
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Thanks for the reply. Sorry for the confusion, I'm a newbie at understanding how everything works. The LG V8 ThinQ phone was obtained from Sprint and was on Sprints network until T-Mobile called offering a new Nord N200. When I got the Nord N200, I called T-Mobile customer service and they transferred the number from the LG to the Nord by guiding me on codes to enter. The LG has been payed off for awhile. Is there a way I can check to see if the LG is now carrier unlocked? Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for the reply. Sorry for the confusion, I'm a newbie at understanding how everything works. The LG V8 ThinQ phone was obtained from Sprint and was on Sprints network until T-Mobile called offering a new Nord N200. When I got the Nord N200, I called T-Mobile customer service and they transferred the number from the LG to the Nord by guiding me on codes to enter. The LG has been payed off for awhile. Is there a way I can check to see if the LG is now carrier unlocked? Thanks in advance.
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Oh, that explains it. Yes a simple way to check if it's unlocked is put a sim in it. If it connects to that carrier, you can make calls etc, then it's been unlocked. If it's not, call Sprint, I think they are legally bound to unlock it if it's paid off.