Is there a way for me to check if this phone is unlocked? When I flashed the recovery kdz file, it no longer showed virgin mobile as the service provider, instead showing just LG. Does this mean my phone is unlocked? If not, how would I go about unlocking it? I want to use a tracfone SIM card on it.
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Hi Forum. May be my first post. I just SIM unlocked LG V10 on T-Mobile. Here is what I can say about the process that might be helpful to others:
1-Phones can be SIM locked by manufacturers so that service providers ensure that phones can only be used on their network or certain countries. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_lock for more information.
2-The process of unlocking requires the service provider to request unlock codes from the manufacturer. The service provider may have requirements to unlock ( e.g. in my case I had to put $100 balance on T-Mobile prepaid card ). This process took 5 working days at which time T-Mobile emailed me to inform me that they were ready for me to initiate unlock on my device.
3-On my device, I ran a "Device Unlock" app which connected with somebody ( T-Mobile ? ) and verified my phone was actually unlock eligible and viola. I'm SIM unlocked.
What I would like to know is what has changed on my phone ( e.g. firmware, some information on some partition ) ? Does this mean I can now root, change ROMs and my phone will remain SIM unlocked ? Any links to information about what actually happens when device unlocked would be appreciated.
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What I can tell you is that, if you did unlock permanent it is going to be unlocked even after rooting and installing new roms etc.
Now, I want to ask in this forum if the phone can be unlocked if the t-mobile unlock app says it is not eligible to unlock. I bought my phone on eBay, called t-mobile the phone is clean, but they could not unlock it for me because needs an account... So now I'm stuck trying to find a 3rd party unlock website to do it, 2 already said they could not... So I have the phone but can't use it. Any suggestions?
Yes, I can confirm that on this LG V10 having performed a SIM unlock and then having switched ROMs the unlock remained in effect.
So... i got this from Craigslist and i didnt check if it asked for an unlock code since every other phone i got used worked pretty much flawlesly... but thing is, the previous owner somehow managed to put a wrong sim unlock code a lot of times and now i cant unlock it to use it on another carrier, its locked to Cricket.
Any idea on how to fix this if it can be fixed at all? Cricket LG Stylo H634, wanna use it in Mexico.
LG L70 "Phone is permanently locked and cannot be unlocked". Is there any fix?
Hello,
I got an LG L70 MS323 from the US and I live in Europe. I ordered an unlocking code, but the unlocking menu shows "Phone is permanently locked and cannot be unlocked".
Is there any way to fix this? I had the phone for the last couple of months and no one ever tried to unlock it...
MariusIskender said:
Hello,
I got an LG L70 MS323 from the US and I live in Europe. I ordered an unlocking code, but the unlocking menu shows "Phone is permanently locked and cannot be unlocked".
Is there any way to fix this? I had the phone for the last couple of months and no one ever tried to unlock it...
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What carrier, what android version, any root, any ROM, any kernel? What have you done to your device?
RAZERZDAHACKER said:
What carrier, what android version, any root, any ROM, any kernel? What have you done to your device?
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LG L70 MS323 is MetroPCS' LG L70 variant. Android version si 4.4.2 stock rom, no root. I haven't done anything, that's why I'm asking for a solution. Ultimately, I'll get it to a local GSM shop in my city and someone will, luckily, unlock it for 20 bucks. But I thought there might be a way to reset that counter, obviously blocked by MetroPCS.
Unfortunatly, you have to spend that extra buck . Some carriers use software to not allow any sim card except theirs, that can, obviously be tampered with , but not this .
I am trying to unlock MetroPCS LG stylo 4. I got a trusted sheet to have it unlocked, I have used him many times in past to unlock MetroPCS phones. The app is complaining. When trying to unlock with error message " Device not recognized by provider. Please call customer care" . Little but of research Saturday this is very common with LG phones and someone recommended to do " Nand flashing using ODIN" , any guide in flashing this phone will help.
TracFone LG Stylo 4
Is TracFone LG Stylo 4 Unlocked because my doesnt have APP nor does it ask for Unlock code when I insert a different sim card. I tried Verizon sim, T-Mobile sim and Europe Sim
When I put Verizon I can get to the APN but when I put Tmobile and Europe sim it tell me Invalid sim
John Tiner said:
Check that you have an active data connection.
The device must use the Device Unlock Application (sometimes, the Device Unlock App is already installed so you don’t need to download it again)
The device must NOT be reported lost or stolen, blocked, or restricted to T-Mobile
Clear the application cache. See your Device > How to > Apps > Clear & uninstall app.
Check that the device memory is properly managed. (click here for tips)
Restart the device and try again.
Read this article for unlocking process
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Is this scam?
My device doesnt ask for unlock code to unlock, All it says is, when poered on is :Using d unlock App to unlock your device,if eligible, , And i used the app but no luck ,cos am not eligible
How else can i unlock that?
Odin is for flashing Samsung phones only, I smell kaka.
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Odin is Samsung only!
Clean imei ?
Easy unlock network unlock!!!
I have lg Stylo 4 from metro pcs mine has the app. All I did was ask for it to be unlock and they did. Restarted phone and boom done. Now can I roitvtjis phone??
minist3r0fwar said:
I have lg Stylo 4 from metro pcs mine has the app. All I did was ask for it to be unlock and they did. Restarted phone and boom done. Now can I roitvtjis phone??
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Please post a picture of your bootloader unlocked. I've been reading and reading and thinking of buying this device but only if it can be bootloader unlocked and rooted.
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Sim Unlock and Bootloader Unlock
minist3r0fwar said:
I have lg Stylo 4 from metro pcs mine has the app. All I did was ask for it to be unlock and they did. Restarted phone and boom done. Now can I roitvtjis phone??
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Sim unlock is not the same as bootloader unlock.
Metro requires 180 consecutive service days to allow you to sim unlock with their Device Unlock App
As of today, no one has unlocked the bootloader on a LG stylo 4
Hello all,
I have LG K7 (Walmart Family Mobile variant, model# K330) for use on T-Mobile ,and the phone is SIM locked.
By dialing (2945#*model number#”) the dialog box needed to enter the code. is also not opening .Phone has a pre-installed unlock app from which I checks the eligibility of unlocking is failed.and it Is there anyway to bypass the app and go through the dialer or service menu to unlock somehow?
Thanks for any information/advice.