I am the owner of an LG G8 thinq G820QM5 from the Xfinity mobile company and I need help to be able to use it with sims from other operators.
I wanted to ask if maybe changing the rom for another one already unlocks the network, it should be noted that I have the bootloader unlocked
felixpaz1992 said:
I am the owner of an LG G8 thinq G820QM5 from the Xfinity mobile company and I need help to be able to use it with sims from other operators.
I wanted to ask if maybe changing the rom for another one already unlocks the network, it should be noted that I have the bootloader unlocked
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No, changing the rom won't unlock it. It's because the lock mechanism is in nvm memory. On the G8 tele group there's a remote unlock service that can do it (lgunlock). It's paid, but only way.
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No, changing the rom won't unlock it. It's because the lock mechanism is in nvm memory. On the G8 tele group there's a remote unlock service that can do it (lgunlock). It's paid, but only way.
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I have already tried 1 remote unlocking service through the server, but they charged me and I am still with network blocking.
I know that each cell phone of each manufacturer and operator is different but I thought that perhaps the mobile network could be unlocked by changing modemst1 and modemst2 files since this way in the past I managed to unlock the sim of an Essentialphone PH-1 sprint
felixpaz1992 said:
I have already tried 1 remote unlocking service through the server, but they charged me and I am still with network blocking.
I know that each cell phone of each manufacturer and operator is different but I thought that perhaps the mobile network could be unlocked by changing modemst1 and modemst2 files since this way in the past I managed to unlock the sim of an Essentialphone PH-1 sprint
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as far as I know, no. the only thing that works now is unlock service. I've used the one prev mentioned, worked on my sprint g8. good luck.
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Dear Friends,
I have Samsung S8+ with Device Unlock App for T-Mobile USA,
Its not stolen or reported black list however when i enter the IMEI on the T-Mobile official web site its status is blocked.
Regarding this issue if i will use a service my phone can be unlocked.
One more thing i have tried to change the firmware to G955U1 and i succeeded.
every time i enter the home screen this message "enter the network unlocking code" prompts out,i already ordered unlock code and inserted then it said:network unlocked successfully however its still locked on tmobile,i dont know what to do next regarding these givens above if any one have a solution for my issue indeed i need your help.
Thank you all
Thanks and many regards
Magika10 said:
Dear Friends,
I have Samsung S8+ with Device Unlock App for T-Mobile USA,
Its not stolen or reported black list however when i enter the IMEI on the T-Mobile official web site its status is blocked.
Regarding this issue if i will use a service my phone can be unlocked.
One more thing i have tried to change the firmware to G955U1 and i succeeded.
every time i enter the home screen this message "enter the network unlocking code" prompts out,i already ordered unlock code and inserted then it said:network unlocked successfully however its still locked on tmobile,i dont know what to do next regarding these givens above if any one have a solution for my issue indeed i need your help.
Thank you all
Thanks and many regards
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If the T-Mobile site says it's blocked, then it is blacklisted. Sorry, it won't work on any network. You need to call T-Mobile and ask why it's blocked.
And the only way to network unlock the T-Mobile S8/+ is with the T-Mobile unlock app. Flashing the unlocked firmware and then entering an unlock code won't work. T-Mobile has to be the one to unlock it, and it has to be initiated through the app.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
If the T-Mobile site says it's blocked, then it is blacklisted. Sorry, it won't work on any network. You need to call T-Mobile and ask why it's blocked.
And the only way to network unlock the T-Mobile S8/+ is with the T-Mobile unlock app. Flashing the unlocked firmware and then entering an unlock code won't work. T-Mobile has to be the one to unlock it, and it has to be initiated through the app.
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Sorry but now TMB can be unlocked through reading codes no need for unlock app, plus if the imei is blacklisted @ TMB so it is blocked for TMB only which means if he use AT&T sim after unlock it will definitely work !!!
instrumentaly said:
Sorry but now TMB can be unlocked through reading codes no need for unlock app, plus if the imei is blacklisted @ TMB so it is blocked for TMB only which means if he use AT&T sim after unlock it will definitely work !!!
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That's absolutely false. If it's blacklisted through T-Mo, it's blacklisted for all US carriers.
And what's your source saying you can use unlock codes on T-Mo? Because no one here has been able to do that. Many people have lost money buying useless codes for T-Mobile.
No way to simunlock ZVF firmware yet?
No, you have to downgrade to ZV8 first.
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No way to simunlock ZVF firmware yet?
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damiloveu said:
No, you have to downgrade to ZV8 first.
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Which at this point is unfortunately impossible still with ZVF ;(. You cannot do sim unlock hack or tether hack with ZVF. And you cannot downgrade to ZV8 without destroying the phone either. Pretty much nothing you can do with ZVF except to just return it
I gather at this point most LG G5 phones are off contract and paid for. you will probably not have problem having sprint sim unlock it domestically and internationally. I have to nag them a few times but they did it at the end and my phone was only added to the network for a few days (not the 50 days supposedly on the written policy)...... So I suggest you call them up and ask persistently to unlock it...
But this does not fix the issue of tethering. ZVF pretty much lock you out of the ability to change apn type for sprint so you can't add dun to force the g5 to tether.
So the only solution is to buy a new phone.... I did have to return a phone I bought on ebay. Make sure you send msg to all the sellers and keep asking them to check the firmware version so you can get firmware below ZVB. DONT GET ANYTHING ABOVE ZVB....
Its possible to unlock it with remotely services. Just find on google for those services you should unlock it but sim data will not work same as when sprint will unlock this phone officialy. If you doesn't find any service so here is the one where I was unlocked many of phones.
https://unlockerplus.com/product/lg-g5-ls992-zvf-sprint-network-unlock/
Shabby The Dev said:
Its possible to unlock it with remotely services. Just find on google for those services you should unlock it but sim data will not work same as when sprint will unlock this phone officialy. If you doesn't find any service so here is the one where I was unlocked many of phones.
https://unlockerplus.com/product/lg-g5-ls992-zvf-sprint-network-unlock/
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Good to know someone has figured out a way to unlock ZVF at least for voice. The problem is that still don't work for data. As well as you can't change the apn for sprint sim card to allow for free tethering with the hiddenmenu apk.
At this point, for anyone that wants to get sprint lg g5, the best thing is before you buy your phone, make sure to inquire about the software ver and make sure it's ZVA or less.
Hello,
I recently purchased a used Sprint version of the Pixel 3a XL and after receiving it, I see that the bootloader is locked. My plan was to root this device and install a custom ROM to bring over to Verizon since all Verizon phone lock down the bootloader. Apparently I didn't do enough research as I assumed this bootloader would be unlocked.
After checking with Sprint this afternoon and confirming that there is no SIM lock, does anyone know if it is possible to unlock the bootloader? As mentioned, my goal is mostly to root the phone... then 'maybe' install a custom ROM.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
In dev options what does it say under oem unlocking? Is oem unlocking greyed out?
41rw4lk said:
In dev options what does it say under oem unlocking? Is oem unlocking greyed out?
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Yes, unfortunately it is grayed out :-/
I would say that it is in fact sim locked. I have a TMO version and oem unlocking was greyed out for me. I had to hit up TMO and request a sim unlock to enable oem unlocking. You should persist and see if you can't get someone to sim unlock it. Might be worth popping the sim out and doing a factory reset, then boot it and see if oem unlocking is still greyed out, though it was for me. That was TMO though, but I doubt there is any difference as far as carrier locking is concerned. Does it say contact your carrier under oem unlocking? Another sign that it is sim locked.
41rw4lk said:
I would say that it is in fact sim locked. I have a TMO version and oem unlocking was greyed out for me. I had to hit up TMO and request a sim unlock to enable oem unlocking. You should persist and see if you can't get someone to sim unlock it. Might be worth popping the sim out and doing a factory reset, then boot it and see if oem unlocking is still greyed out, though it was for me. That was TMO though, but I doubt there is any difference as far as carrier locking is concerned. Does it say contact your carrier under oem unlocking? Another sign that it is sim locked.
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Thanks for this... once I noticed that OEM locking was grayed out (and after doing some reading), I called up Sprint and provided them the IMEI number and they indicated that it should already be unlocked and I can take it to Verizon (I assume all this means the phone is paid off and it is carrier unlocked).
I purchased this device online and there was not any kind of SIM card shipped with it. Also, I have not yet tried activating it on Verizon as I wanted to see if I could unlock the bootloader first.
gil_happy said:
Thanks for this... once I noticed that OEM locking was grayed out (and after doing some reading), I called up Sprint and provided them the IMEI number and they indicated that it should already be unlocked and I can take it to Verizon (I assume all this means the phone is paid off and it is carrier unlocked).
I purchased this device online and there was not any kind of SIM card shipped with it. Also, I have not yet tried activating it on Verizon as I wanted to see if I could unlock the bootloader first.
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Curious what Sprint number you called? They keep giving me the run around about needing the old account owners information and pin/password.
pyroboarder said:
Curious what Sprint number you called? They keep giving me the run around about needing the old account owners information and pin/password.
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I don't remember exactly which number I called, but I think during the automated prompts, I stated 'IMEI'. Once I was connected, I told them that I was looking to purchase a second hand phone and I needed to verify some info and they told me (not sure if it sounded like I knew what I was doing and made it sound like I was calling for a good reason, etc). I'm sure you've been here as well:
https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/bring-your-phone-to-sprint.html
Apologies for thread necromancy...
The short answer is yes, you can unlock the bootloader of a Sprint Pixel 3a. There are some caveats:
Only the original owner of the phone can ask Sprint to unlock the device.
You must have paid off the device, it can't be carrier subsidized.
You have to be running the stock ROM for Sprint.
I just went through this with two pixel 3a's I bought from the sprint store. I paid full price, but they came locked anyway. Won't make that mistake again, I'll buy the unlocked variants from google direct or best buy or whatever.
Sprint customer service was very friendly when asking to unlock them since I'm still a customer. All they needed was the IMEI numbers after I'd authenticated myself to the agent. If they ask for the MEID instead, give them the IMEI regardless. That's the difference between a 5 minute and 35 minute call and a transfer to "advanced tech support." From the stock rom phone app, dial *#06# will bring them up.
Once the phone is carrier unlocked, the option to unlock the bootloader will work as you expect.
HTH.
Hi, I think you are referring to carrier lock vs bootloader lock.
Correct, I am. However, you can't unlock the bootloader on a stock pixel 3a without first carrier unlocking it. The installed version of android won't let you. That was discussed much earlier in the thread.
I should also add that the 3A has an e-SIM. In the past on CDMA carriers, running the stock ROM was a requirement to reactivate the device on a new carrier. Haven't tried that on a newer device, but I wouldn't bring a phone running LineageOS to Verizon and expect it to properly activate.
Junkeon said:
I should also add that the 3A has an e-SIM. In the past on CDMA carriers, running the stock ROM was a requirement to reactivate the device on a new carrier. Haven't tried that on a newer device, but I wouldn't bring a phone running LineageOS to Verizon and expect it to properly activate.
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I tried reactivating my old 3A and lo, the lineageos 18.1 carrier sim activation tool gave me no joy after waiting hours for it to try. Reflashed to stock, and it activated within moments.
Hey Everyone!
I was fooled into buying a Oneplus 7T, which I was told, was SIM unlocked.
Once I got the phone and inserted my SIM, a message popped up saying it is network locked to T-Mobile.
I tried using the T-Mobile Device Unlock app but it did not work. (Some kind of error message)
Is there any way to unlock the phone since all i have the imei number of the phone only
Also sorry about this being my first post
Hopefully there is a way to unlock the carrier
Unfortunately you can't bypass this, so to unlock your device you have to request it from T-Mobile if you meet the requirements.
OR You can follow this thread and your new best friend will unlock it for you.
On a side note: Learn how to search, that way you save yours and others time.
Or convert to Global via hacked msmtool and everything unlocked
[CLOSED] T-Mobile 7T Conversion to International WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!
Here is a patched MSM download tool for TMobile OP7T. It will bypass the need to sim unlock before unlocking the bootloader, and will also bypass the need of an unlock token file from OnePlus (hence skip the wait period of 1 week to get the...
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HueyT said:
[CLOSED] T-Mobile 7T Conversion to International WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!
Here is a patched MSM download tool for TMobile OP7T. It will bypass the need to sim unlock before unlocking the bootloader, and will also bypass the need of an unlock token file from OnePlus (hence skip the wait period of 1 week to get the...
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Thanks alot but it says in the thread that doing that will not unlock the sim
But it does. Mine was locked to Tmobile--bought on eBay and now on Mint mobile
HueyT said:
But it does. Mine was locked to Tmobile--bought on eBay and now on Mint mobile
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In a phone that is SIM-locked, the firmware needs to find a specific pattern in a portion of the SIM card's identification number (IMSI). This portion of the IMSI identifies the country in which the SIM card was issued and the service provider which sold the sim card.
If these do not match the specific country and/or service provider to which the phone is locked, then the firmware will refuse to use the SIM card.
If the firmware includes a SIM-lock, generally the ROM is powerless to do anything about it. And to unlock it you need to follow a specific procedure that network operator or the phone manufacturer offers.
That's why the phone will remain SIM-unlocked even after you switch to a different ROM.
From the above you get that the lock exists in the firmware, not in the ROM.
Maybe my phone was not locked at TMobile central and only at rom level. I'm just happy I can use non TMobile provider for cheaper cost (Mint mobile is $20/mo for 10gb data and unlimited talk/text). I couldn't before converting as it rejected non TMobile sim, but could afterwards
Please any help on how to sim unlock my Tmobile oneplus 7t? Third party unlocks are too expensive for me. Unless anyone knows a cheaper unlock service below $30?
HueyT said:
Or convert to Global via hacked msmtool and everything unlocked
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Is there a link to the method?
Msfdfsx said:
Is there a link to the method?
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[CLOSED] T-Mobile 7T Conversion to International WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!
Here is a patched MSM download tool for TMobile OP7T. It will bypass the need to sim unlock before unlocking the bootloader, and will also bypass the need of an unlock token file from OnePlus (hence skip the wait period of 1 week to get the...
forum.xda-developers.com
HueyT said:
[CLOSED] T-Mobile 7T Conversion to International WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!
Here is a patched MSM download tool for TMobile OP7T. It will bypass the need to sim unlock before unlocking the bootloader, and will also bypass the need of an unlock token file from OnePlus (hence skip the wait period of 1 week to get the...
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not work!
HueyT said:
Maybe my phone was not locked at TMobile central and only at rom level. I'm just happy I can use non TMobile provider for cheaper cost (Mint mobile is $20/mo for 10gb data and unlimited talk/text). I couldn't before converting as it rejected non TMobile sim, but could afterwards
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Mint uses T-Mobile towers. So a T-Mobile device doesn't need to be SIM unlocked, in order to use Mint.
The same goes for Metro or any other carrier that uses T-Mobile towers
Not possible unlock
leanalyst said:
Please any help on how to sim unlock my Tmobile oneplus 7t? Third party unlocks are too expensive for me. Unless anyone knows a cheaper unlock service below $30?
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Might be a silly question, but have you tried contacting T-Mobile?
Hi there, so about few months ago like back in August, I got myself an LG Wing after LG announced that they were going to close the mobile division. I live in Malaysia and I asked help from a friend in India to help me get one and send it over.
After getting it in my hands, and after I inserted the SIM, it says Network locked. I bought the phone unlocked but it turns out, the phone needs to be used with a SIM from the same country, perform a 30 minutes call and then it would become unlocked.
Given that I stay in Malaysia, its impossible for me to travel all the way to India to unlock a phone. That said, is there any way I could perform either one of the following?
- Get the Unlock Pin to be able to use with other network?
- Change the India Official ROM with a different country ROM perhaps?
Thanks!
See this thread
LGUp 1.16.3 Patched Found and Works with LG Wing
Honestly found it on XDA of all places after looking for it all night What does 1.16 give us that 1.14 doesn't? Everything honestly. Could not get my Wing recognized to flash with 1.14. No 1.15 Patched exists either We can downgrade with...
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classicprithivi said:
Hi there, so about few months ago like back in August, I got myself an LG Wing after LG announced that they were going to close the mobile division. I live in Malaysia and I asked help from a friend in India to help me get one and send it over.
After getting it in my hands, and after I inserted the SIM, it says Network locked. I bought the phone unlocked but it turns out, the phone needs to be used with a SIM from the same country, perform a 30 minutes call and then it would become unlocked.
Given that I stay in Malaysia, its impossible for me to travel all the way to India to unlock a phone. That said, is there any way I could perform either one of the following?
- Get the Unlock Pin to be able to use with other network?
- Change the India Official ROM with a different country ROM perhaps?
Thanks!
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Currently no method (yet) to unlock bootloader and install ROMs or GSI images, unless you get lucky like one member did here and get a demo model that's already bootloader unlocked from factory
KaptinBoxxi said:
Currently no method (yet) to unlock bootloader and install ROMs or GSI images, unless you get lucky like one member did here and get a demo model that's already bootloader unlocked from factory
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What are the steps to root a demo model? I am thinking to buy a demo model. It seems cheap.
diejuse said:
What are the steps to root a demo model? I am thinking to buy a demo model. It seems cheap.
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You don't, unless you hopefully get lucky and its factory bootloader unlocked. There's no way (yet) to unlock the bootloader to root every lg wing, demo or not
Don't buy a demo model unless its just a phone to play with. Not a good every day use phone
KaptinBoxxi said:
You don't, unless you hopefully get lucky and its factory bootloader unlocked. There's no way (yet) to unlock the bootloader to root every lg wing, demo or not
Don't buy a demo model unless its just a phone to play with. Not a good every day use phone
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It's a pity.