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Hello everyone. I just recently aquired a LG K7 MS330 but I live abroad, Angola to be more expecific, and I can't use my angolan simcard in it because its locked by Metro PCS. Is there anyway to Bypass or remove the Lock? It was a gift so I don't wanna have to put it away.
Thanks in advance!
darkmangetsu said:
Hello everyone. I just recently aquired a LG K7 MS330 but I live abroad, Angola to be more expecific, and I can't use my angolan simcard in it because its locked by Metro PCS. Is there anyway to Bypass or remove the Lock? It was a gift so I don't wanna have to put it away.
Thanks in advance!
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You can obtain the apk here.
https://www.apk-s.com/com.metro.simlock/
The following phones may be unlocked via an automated app.
Alcatel Fierce XLHTC Desire 626sKyocera Hydro WaveLG G Stylo, LG G Stylo White, LG K7, LG Leon LTESamsung Galaxy Core Prime, Samsung Galaxy Grand PrimeZTE Avid PLUS, ZTE Obsidian
To unlock the MetroPCS phones listed above, do the following:
Make sure you have an active data connection via 3G/4G/LTE or Wi-Fi.From the Application list, tap*device unlock. (Note: The application may be located in the MetroPCS folder.)Tap*continue.Choose the Permanent Unlock type:If successful, restart the device to apply the settings.
Note:*If you do not restart the device, you will have a persistent alert in the notification tray.
This doenst work. It just says "Unlock Failed". I was wondering if I could flash a diff and and if it would work :\
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This doenst work. It just says "Unlock Failed". I was wondering if I could flash a diff and and if it would work :\
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That would indicate the device is most likely imei blacklisted from the carrier network or you can't do unlocking without actually reaching a tower that contains a signal for the carrier network.
Most likely it's a stolen phone, or they never paid their bill in a timely manner.
I am thinking about buying the LG V30+ or V30 Unlocked US998U phone. It looks very nice with support for an SD-card, 3.5mm jack and Oreo. It is also great to see TWRP and Root support already in place.
I do have a few questions before buying it.
1. How well will the US998U phone work on Verizon? It looks like CDMA and LTE Band 13 are supported. Can anyone provide real world experience?
2. Can I install Xposed framework and Gravitybox? I didnt see a lot of discussions about it.
thanks,
Scott
swieder711 said:
I am thinking about buying the LG V30+ Unlocked US998U phone. It looks very nice with support for an SD-card, 3.5mm jack and Oreo. It is also great to see TWRP and Root support already in place.
I do have a few questions before buying it.
1. How well will the US998U phone work on Verizon? It looks like CDMA and LTE Band 13 are supported. Can anyone provide real world experience?
2. Can I install Xposed framework and Gravitybox? I didnt see a lot of discussions about it.
thanks,
Scott
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The US998U V30+ does NOT yet have bootloader unlock and root. Only the LG V30 US998 has that, of the North America open market LG US998 variants.
I own both.
Yes, I have xposed and Gravity Box installed on my rooted V30.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
While I can't say for certain (because I don't have that phone), it's likely that some features of that phone won't work on Verizon. My previous factory unlocked LG phones didn't support video calling on Verizon. It was strange, because HD Voice works, but Video Calling doesn't, and it's the other part of "Advanced Calling". Also, Visual Voicemail doesn't work either. You'll get strange text messages that tip you off that you have a message, then just go to voicemail from your dialer. Google Voice is another option. Finally, I think I recall that Wi-Fi Calling didn't work either, but I never use it so I can't say for certain.
On the bright side, you get the stuff that Verizon removed because they didn't want to pay LG for using them. Stuff like themes and Smart Settings. You also don't have crap that no one uses, like VZ Navigator.
I use Google voice for vmail and Duo for video calls. I dont use WiFi call except occasionally Whatsapp. I would like to use VoLTE. I have a Samsung 4G Network Extender in my house which needs to work too. I am more concerned about reliable voice calls. Would I get good LTE voice and when the need arises be able to use CDMA?
I may end up with the V30 US998 since I already have a 64 GB micro SD-card in my current phone.
swieder711 said:
I use Google voice for vmail and Duo for video calls. I dont use WiFi call except occasionally Whatsapp I would like to use VoLTE. I have a Samsung 4G Network Extender in my house which needs to work too. I am more concerned about reliable voice calls. Would I get good LTE voice and when the need arises be able to use CDMA?
I may end up with the V30 US998U since I already have a 64 GB micro SD-card in my current phone.
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You saw you won't get root, right? With the V30+?
We figured out the model number on the 128GB V30+ is sometimes called US998U and sometines US998 -- but the 64GB V30 is always US998. The extra U on the end doesn't mean "unlocked" like we thought. The T-Mobile V30+ is H932U, while the V30 T-Mobile is just H932.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
Can anyone report on their experience with using the US998 V30 on Verizon?
Does it work with 3G/CDMA?
I have a Verizon 4G Network Extender at home. Anyone using one of those with the US998 V30?
thanks,
I've been using an LG V30+ (US998U, from Bhphoto) for a few months now, on Verizon. I've had zero issues with reception, and I do believe my phone occasionally goes into 3G mode. I don't have an extender to test against/comment on, though.
FYI, in case it's not obvious, there is no support for Wifi calling on Verizon with this version of the phone/OEM ROM. I'm not sure if anyone will work on that later, but I just want to throw it out there.
I also have a US998 on Verizon and the experience has been very good. No issues whatsoever.
swieder711 said:
Can anyone report on their experience with using the US998 V30 on Verizon?
Does it work with 3G/CDMA?
I have a Verizon 4G Network Extender at home. Anyone using one of those with the US998 V30?
thanks,
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I'm using the B&H US998 V30+ on Verizon.
I have a 4g extender in my house.
The phone works with it but it reports 3g on the status bar.
It says 4g under Network and levels.
When the extender is off, phone reports 3g at home because I have poor 4g.
At work it reports 4g.
You will only get a cryptic text message and a missed call notification when you get a voicemail.
Other than those things, I haven't noticed any other problems.
dvgb173 said:
I'm using the B&H US998 V30+ on Verizon.
I have a 4g extender in my house.
The phone works with it but it reports 3g on the status bar.
It says 4g under Network and levels.
When the extender is off, phone reports 3g at home because I have poor 4g.
At work it reports 4g.
You will only get a cryptic text message and a missed call notification when you get a voicemail.
Other than those things, I haven't noticed any other problems.
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Thanks for the overview of your experience with the 4G Network Extender.
What happens when you dial #48 on your phone? Does it say that "You are under a 4G Network?"
swieder711 said:
Thanks for the overview of your experience with the 4G Network Extender.
What happens when you dial #48 on your phone? Does it say that "You are under a 4G Network?"
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I'll try it when I get home.
EDIT: Yes it does.
You can get rid of the Cryptic text message for voicemails by turning off the Advanced Voice Mail feature on your account (switch it back to Basic Voicemail). I don't know exactly where that's done because my phones are under a company account and I believe the interface is different for people with personal accounts. Either way you can probably call verizon and have them do it for you if you can't find the appropriate interface.
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You can get rid of the Cryptic text message for voicemails by turning off the Advanced Voice Mail feature on your account (switch it back to Basic Voicemail). I don't know exactly where that's done because my phones are under a company account and I believe the interface is different for people with personal accounts. Either way you can probably call verizon and have them do it for you if you can't find the appropriate interface.
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I don't have the advanced voicemail.
Sorry, I meant switch from "Visual Voicemail" back to "Basic Voicemail". Advanced Voicemail was something else entirely (a pay for service if memory serves).
Flashing Verizon Oreo onto US998
Flashing Verizon Oreo onto US998
Yes, this below is a U.S. Cellular US998, but to my knowledge the only difference between that and "open market" US998 is the IMEI range of the latter (when bought retail) allows bootloader unlock. Other than that they are identical. That's why my stock firmware for open market US998 works just fine on U.S. Cellular US998.
Guess what else works just fine on US998? Verizon Oreo firmware. WOW.
mikeyinid said:
I got my V30 off a guy on Craigslist. Supposedly US unlocked variant. Turns out it's the US cellular variant which puts me in a spot. I can't get OTA updates like I've seen others say. I was able to upgrade using this method however.
My curiosity got the better of me though so using the dev LGup I was able to flash Verizon Oreo on it using partition dl. Say down the road a particular variant gets root, we could use this to flash that variants FW and root?
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ChazzMatt said:
I'm posting your comments to another thread, as it's very interesting.
Your Oreo is working good?
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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mikeyinid said:
Yes, it works fine. Didn't even wipe data.
Only issue I see is the same issue I had before. No OTA's. It just stalls checking.
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So after flashing the VZW fw on my US cellular 998, my voicemail issues are fixed. Verizon visual voicemail works and I don't get that weird text every time I get a voicemail. But, after a lengthy chat with vzw support I am afraid that video calling will not work. I've never even used it so not a deal breaker for me...
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Chazz,
Did you try the Verizon Oreo on your V30+?
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Chazz,
Did you try the Verizon Oreo on your V30+?
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No. I'm a little hesitant since I don't use Verizon. I don't necessarily want my V30 phone identifying itself as VS996 instead of US998.
Also, to flash KDZ I'll need to re-lock the bootloader. I'm afraid my unlock.bin file won't work again if the model number is different.
For the U.S.Cellular model US998 that wouldn't matter as the bootloader can't be unlocked anyway, via the LG Developer Bootloader Unlock list website.
I'll wait for US998 Oreo.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
I have this phone with Verizon. I have to use Google's messages app, because i can't send mms pictures with other messaging apps like textra and chomp. However, i can receive mms pictures just fine. Also, the Pulse messaging app seems to work fine.
Whatever you do don't disable "LG IMS" in LG Package Disabler. It completely broke sending and receiving text messages and making and receiving phone calls on my phone. That was fun figuring out...
Shoey Peachew said:
I have this phone with Verizon. I have to use Google's messages app, because i can't send mms pictures with other messaging apps like textra and chomp. However, i can receive mms pictures just fine. Also, the Pulse messaging app seems to work fine.
Whatever you do don't disable "LG IMS" in LG Package Disabler. It completely broke sending and receiving text messages and making and receiving phone calls on my phone. That was fun figuring out...
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Textra is my default messaging app on my current phone (Moto X with 7.0). Very strange and disappointing that you can't get it to work on Verizon. Can you send SMS, but not MMS with Textra? Have you tried contacting Textra's tech support?
Can you use VoLTE for simultaneous voice and data over an LTE connection?
Textra mostly works. I can't receive mms, but i can send them just fine. Sms works. I've learned to live with Google's messaging app.
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Flashing Verizon Oreo onto US998
Yes, this below is a U.S. Cellular US998, but to my knowledge the only difference between that and "open market" US998 is the IMEI range of the latter (when bought retail) allows bootloader unlock. Other than that they are identical. That's why my stock firmware for open market US998 works just fine on U.S. Cellular US998.
Guess what else works just fine on US998? Verizon Oreo firmware. WOW.
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Yesterday I flashed the Verizon VS99610D (Nougat) KDZ onto my B&H US998 V30+ using LGUP and the PartitionDL option. It worked fine and now Voicemail works as expected, just as reported. Model number now shows as VS996.
Unfortunately I lost the ability to connect with LG Bridge, which I was using for backups. The Verizon Software update tool doesn't connect with phone either.
Today I flashed the VS 99620A (Oreo 8.0) using the same method and I have the same results.
If anybody has suggestions for regaining LG Bridge connection, Let me know.
So I finally unlocked my LG V30+ on sprint, (LS998)
I'm curious about anyone who has UICC unlocked the phone on a sprint network, then switched over to tmo, cricket, vz, simple mobile, metro or some other company:
-Did everything work ok, data and voice?
-Did you have any issues? if so what where they
-other than popping the sprint sim out and the other sim in, did you have to do anything else to get it to work, ie: new apn?
I ask because doing a Google search and landing on sprint forums it seems that some have switched to tmo and had issues..... Most common ones seem to be either they have data and no voice, or they have voice but no data.
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So I finally unlocked my LG V30+ on sprint, (LS998)
I'm curious about anyone who has UICC unlocked the phone on a sprint network, then switched over to tmo, cricket, vz, simple mobile, metro or some other company:
-Did everything work ok, data and voice?
-Did you have any issues? if so what where they
-other than popping the sprint sim out and the other sim in, did you have to do anything else to get it to work, ie: new apn?
I ask because doing a Google search and landing on sprint forums it seems that some have switched to tmo and had issues..... Most common ones seem to be either they have data and no voice, or they have voice but no data.
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Well I didn't uicc unlock but I did flash us998 kdz on my ls998 and it sim unlocked it fine. I was using it on T-Mobile.
Everything worked as intended, volte and calls over WiFi worked fine. No issues at all. The only thing this phone needs is proper Android 10 support. WiFi on Android 10 for the v30 is a hit and miss. There are fixes available but that was too much of a hassle for me personally. Went back to stock.
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So I finally unlocked my LG V30+ on sprint, (LS998)
I'm curious about anyone who has UICC unlocked the phone on a sprint network, then switched over to tmo, cricket, vz, simple mobile, metro or some other company:
-Did everything work ok, data and voice?
-Did you have any issues? if so what where they
-other than popping the sprint sim out and the other sim in, did you have to do anything else to get it to work, ie: new apn?
I ask because doing a Google search and landing on sprint forums it seems that some have switched to tmo and had issues..... Most common ones seem to be either they have data and no voice, or they have voice but no data.
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That's because the Sprint firmware does not have all the bands necessary for other carriers. It's still a Sprint phone. Whereas if you convert it to US998 it would be more compatible with other carriers. Like stated above, on T-Mobile you get VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling, etc. Or use the "US998" on AT&T. Once converted it takes on the bands/modems of the firmware you are converting to.
I know you've already carrier unlocked your phone, but the easiest, most common way to carrier unlock LS998 is to convert to Open Market US998 or some North American carrier unlocked firmware. Which also gives you the advantage of better LTE bands. See attached screenshots.
No one who is not a Sprint customer leaves LS998 on Sprint firmware. At least people who have access to information on XDA. See Frankenstein instructions.
Like the other said.... make it a US998 phone and you can go wherever you want. I had my converted US998, which I then converted to VS996. This was used on Verizon and now on TotalWireless with no issues. I'm thinking of going back to US998 since I don't have to have VZ stuff on it anymore.
Make the jump and you'll be happy. US998 is a great place to be (except on VZ, where VS996 makes sense).
Yeah, if I end up switching carriers, I'll be kdz flashing the us988.
I left a lengthy thread on going back to sprint via the ls988 and frankenstien way, but I was wondering since you have to be rooted and bl unlocked, the phone won't register correctly back on sprint if the bl is unlocked, so in that case what do you do?
If it's not possible to do, then it's pretty much once you leave sprint it's a done deal, no going back.
Here is the thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/simple-question-us988-to-lg988-t4096609
Read the thread. Believe ChazzMatt's statements, as he is the expert on this phone and process. In the very thread you quoted, he says:
"Lots of Sprint people who have temporarily converted to US998, unlocked bootoader, then flash back to Sprint firmware -- keeping TWRP and root. One of our main DEVs is a Sprint customer. So your worries are totally baseless.
Why do you think we have TWRP flashable zips Sprint firmware to flash back to, if the phone couldn't be used?"
Bottom line, you'll be fine. The trick is you need to be already activated on Sprint. Verizon does the same BS... they won't let you activate on a non-VZ phone just because they're idiots. There is no reason not to do this, as you certainly can work with these phones. As I (and many others) have proven time and time again. I'm guessing Sprint may do the same thing...
easyrider77 said:
So I finally unlocked my LG V30+ on sprint, (LS998)
I'm curious about anyone who has UICC unlocked the phone on a sprint network, then switched over to tmo, cricket, vz, simple mobile, metro or some other company:
-Did everything work ok, data and voice?
-Did you have any issues? if so what where they
-other than popping the sprint sim out and the other sim in, did you have to do anything else to get it to work, ie: new apn?
I ask because doing a Google search and landing on sprint forums it seems that some have switched to tmo and had issues..... Most common ones seem to be either they have data and no voice, or they have voice but no data.
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I just purchased a Lg V30 H932 64GB (T-Mobile + GSM Unlocked) off ebay a few days ago. I put my At&T sim in it and set my APN settings to AT&T's (NXTGENPHONE) which is what I had on my old phone (LG K20 Metro unlocked).
I can call, text, and get online but the mobile hotspot isn't working. It allows other devices to connect but says " NO INTERNET".
Its very frustrating because I rely on my hotspot to use my pc and other devices. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I just purchased a Lg V30 H932 64GB (T-Mobile + GSM Unlocked) off ebay a few days ago. I put my At&T sim in it and set my APN settings to AT&T's (NXTGENPHONE) which is what I had on my old phone (LG K20 Metro unlocked).
I can call, text, and get online but the mobile hotspot isn't working. It allows other devices to connect but says " NO INTERNET".
Its very frustrating because I rely on my hotspot to use my pc and other devices. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Probably should have bought Open Market US998. Easily root and use hotspot.
Maybe if you root the T-Mobile H932 you can get hotspot working, but T-Mobile H932 is more difficult to root than the other variants. You also can NOT cross flash T-Mobile H932 to any other variant.
See post #1:
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
ncromer31 said:
I just purchased a Lg V30 H932 64GB (T-Mobile + GSM Unlocked) off ebay a few days ago. I put my At&T sim in it and set my APN settings to AT&T's (NXTGENPHONE) which is what I had on my old phone (LG K20 Metro unlocked).
I can call, text, and get online but the mobile hotspot isn't working. It allows other devices to connect but says " NO INTERNET".
Its very frustrating because I rely on my hotspot to use my pc and other devices. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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It is true that H932 is the most locked down V30 model, and not one to recommend, except for users who need LTE band 71 (which only this model supports).
BUT I had no problems using HotSpot with my H932 on Red Pocket GSMA (AT&T MVNO). I just set it up under Tethering and it worked no problem. Of course the APN has to be correct for it, and I cannot tell you what that should be for native AT&T.
ChazzMatt said:
Probably should have bought Open Market US998. Easily root and use hotspot.
Maybe if you root the T-Mobile H932 you can get hotspot working, but T-Mobile H932 is more difficult to root than the other variants. You also can NOT cross flash T-Mobile H932 to any other variant.
See post #1:
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
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I wish I had known more about this before I bought it. I just assumed everything would work right since it was unlocked and compatible with AT&T. I never had any issues with my Metro phone that was unlocked.
I've never rooted or flashed a LG phone before and am kinda worried about messing it up. I've used Odin with my S5 and flashed it but never rooted it. I thought setting the apn settings to what I had them as on my previous phone would work but it doesn't. I searched the network operators and it only showed "RAT : ATT " and " RAT : WCDMA".
network mode only listed these options:
Automatic LTE/3G/2G
Automatic 3G/2G
LTE/3G
2G Only
The network mode I was using (on previous phone) was GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto but I dont have that option now..
Thanks for the help!
ChazzMatt said:
Probably should have bought Open Market US998. Easily root and use hotspot.
Maybe if you root the T-Mobile H932 you can get hotspot working, but T-Mobile H932 is more difficult to root than the other variants. You also can NOT cross flash T-Mobile H932 to any other variant.
See post #1:
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
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It is true that H932 is the most locked down V30 model, and not one to recommend, except for users who need LTE band 71 (which only this model supports).
BUT I had no problems using HotSpot with my H932 on Red Pocket GSMA (AT&T MVNO). I just set it up under Tethering and it worked no problem. Of course the APN has to be correct for it, and I cannot tell you what that should be for native AT&T.
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I actually fixed it and it was quite simple..I went to my apn settings. I used the NXTGENPHONE settings except I added "dun", to the end of my apn type!
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I actually fixed it and it was quite simple..I went to my apn settings. I used the NXTGENPHONE settings except I added "dun", to the end of my apn type!
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Good, makes sense. As much as I agree about the limitations of H932, inability to tether isn't one of them!
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I actually fixed it and it was quite simple..I went to my apn settings. I used the NXTGENPHONE settings except I added "dun", to the end of my apn type!
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Glad you got it working. The reason I suggested root is because there are some carriers who won't let you have hotspot without paying extra for the privilege of using your own phone to its full extent. Rooting solves that.
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Glad you got it working. The reason I suggested root is because there are some carriers who won't let you have hotspot without paying extra for the privilege of using your own phone to its full extent. Rooting solves that.
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Fair enough: Adding "dun" to the APN only works when tethering is permitted by the carrier -- and it allows the carrier to meter the tethered data, and throttle it if they want. Personally I haven't had a traditional carrier in years, and the MVNO I use isn't the shenanigans type.
But do we really need root to work around that? I recall an old all trick from my Nexus 5 days where we would set tether_dun_required=0 in the global settings database using ADB, with no root required. I haven't had to do this on V30, again because I have avoided those carriers. But I would guess it still works.
I am asking, since surely you would know
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Fair enough: Adding "dun" to the APN only works when tethering is permitted by the carrier -- and it allows the carrier to meter the tethered data, and throttle it if they want. Personally I haven't had a traditional carrier in years, and the MVNO I use isn't the shenanigans type.
But do we really need root to work around that? I recall an old all trick from my Nexus 5 days where we would set tether_dun_required=0 in the global settings database using ADB, with no root required. I haven't had to do this on V30, again because I have avoided those carriers. But I would guess it still works.
I am asking, since surely you would know
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Verizon is a carrier who won't allow you to "tether" without paying a separate hotspot fee per month. For those people still on legacy (true) unlimited data, many use root to get around that.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/mobile-hotspot-faqs/
Note: The $75 Prepaid Unlimited* plan also includes Mobile Hotspot with speeds up to 600 kbps. Mobile Hotspot isn't available on the $70 Prepaid Unlimited and $80 Prepaid Unlimited* plans.
If you don't have one of the plans listed above, you may be able to add Mobile Hotspot to your line. You'll be charged monthly to have the Mobile Hotspot feature, in addition to data usage charges.
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ChazzMatt said:
Verizon is a carrier who won't allow you to "tether" without paying a separate hotspot fee per month. For those people still on legacy (true) unlimited data, many use root to get around that.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/mobile-hotspot-faqs/
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Absolutely. We know that the traditional carriers like to limit or throttle tethering. I think T-Mobile does too. The dun feature exists to help them control that, by classifying tethered data separately from other data.
What I meant was do we really need root to work around that on V30? Doesn't the old trick I mentioned (or maybe a newer one) work on V30?
Edit: I may actually test that to find out. Dun in the APN shouldn't be needed in 2020.
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Absolutely. We know that the traditional carriers like to limit or throttle tethering. I think T-Mobile does too. The dun feature exists to help them control that, by classifying tethered data separately from other data.
What I meant was do we really need root to work around that on V30? Doesn't the old trick I mentioned (or maybe a newer one) work on V30?
Edit: I may actually test that to find out. Dun in the APN shouldn't be needed in 2020.
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I wasn't aware of any trick other than rooting because I've always had rooted phones...
In all my years of Androids I've really only needed hotspot one time -- when I was in Brazil. But I was rooted and it worked great.
Yes, I've tested a couple of other times, but again I'm rooted.
I have an unlocked Sprint lgv30 Plus. It's an LS998. Switched it over to T-Mobile it has a T-Mobile SIM card in it everything works with the phone like LTE and SMS just not MMS. Tried a few times with the techs at T-Mobile and they can't seem to find the problem. Can anybody help with this problem? Thanks in advance
Is it bone-stock otherwise, or have you bootloader unlocked or rooted or rommed to get to LS998?
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Is it bone-stock otherwise, or have you bootloader unlocked or rooted or rommed to get to LS998?
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I don't understand bone stock but it was purchased from Sprint and nothing was done to it it's stock from Sprint. Nothing worked with the T-Mobile SIM until we got it unlocked from Sprint and we created the APN for T-Mobile. We tried all suggested APNs and still everything works but MMS.
Well, if it was purchased from Sprint, then they should be held responsible... it's their phone and ROM after all. TMo merged with Sprint, so it's their problem as well... not yours.
Without rooting the phone, there isn't a lot we can do here on XDA, because the manufacturers and carriers have locked you out of such things anyway. Once rooted, there are things we can try, but this should be your last recourse... it's their problem, make them fix it. If they can't then they should give you a replacement phone that works... after all, that's what you paid for.
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I don't understand bone stock but it was purchased from Sprint and nothing was done to it it's stock from Sprint. Nothing worked with the T-Mobile SIM until we got it unlocked from Sprint and we created the APN for T-Mobile. We tried all suggested APNs and still everything works but MMS.
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You can always convert to US998 and see if that works to get MMS. There are many T-mobile customers on US998 firmware.
I spoke with T-Mobile and they said there's nothing they can do and they're only offering me $21 for the phone so I would like to do what I can to get it working such as routing and putting on us998 but I don't know how
Stinkflyz said:
I spoke with T-Mobile and they said there's nothing they can do and they're only offering me $21 for the phone so I would like to do what I can to get it working such as routing and putting on us998 but I don't know how
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ar-instructions.3790500/page-10#post-76584629
That's surprising. How long ago did you buy this phone? I would certainly put up a much bigger stink with them, as they sold you a defective product. Of course, if it's been a while, then I misunderstood... your initial post implied it was a recent purchase.
Anyway, as for rooting it, use the WTF thread (as mentioned by ldeveraux above). The key is you must read it carefully and completely... multiple times... and on a PC NOT ON THE PHONE. The post is long, but the post is very clear and details ALL the paths you would need to take. You may not need to follow all of them, so you do the ones that apply to you, one by one. Print out the post, and have it handy to use a a checklist to go through the process.
If you're not sure, you can certainly ask on that thread. Keep in mind, MANY people have used this process without issue, so if you're missing something it's likely in the post, and you just need to be more careful reading it. In reality, you should have no questions, as everything is in there... so please make the effort to read it carefully, multiple times, and follow the instructions. It's not difficult... just very specific and precise.
Stinkflyz said:
I spoke with T-Mobile and they said there's nothing they can do and they're only offering me $21 for the phone
so I would like to do what I can to get it working such as routing and putting on us998 but I don't know how
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You may not have to unlock bootloader and root just to get T-mobile MMS. I would first just try installing US998 firmware.
If that works, then later you can decide whether you wish the total control over your phone that root brings.
You would need to do some of this anyway for the "WTF" boootloader unlock and root method, but right now you don't have to do it all.
You just need to follow the Frankenstein instructions and first flash Nougat US998 (very old, but necessary), then do a Master Reset (explained in the instructions) to stop any bootlooping. Then you would install US998 firmware more recent like Oreo 20H US9998 (very stable, lot of fixes and improvement).
After that, put in your T-mobile SIM card and see if you get MMS. With US998 firmware you will now have these bands:
US998
CDMA: 800 MHz CDMA
2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G UMTS (HSPA):850/900/1900/2100 MHz
4G LTE Bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/12(17)/13/20/25/66
As I said before, we have lots of T-mobile users on US998 firmware. So, surely they are getting MMS.
If that works to solve your problem and then you still wish to unlock bootloader and root, in the WTF Instructions you would have to do some of those same steps anyway (Nougat US998 and Master Reset), but would just TEMPORARILY use an earlier version of Oreo US998 (like 20a or 20b) before moving on to US998 20h.
Follow the "Frankenstein" instructions linked above. Read in a web browser, not an app. There's also several Trouble Shooting Steps at the bottom of that post.
This same issue happened to me, as well, except the problem was only with sending or receiving from apple devices. MMS and pictures worked fine to and from android devices. I purchased a V30+ from sprint back in 2017. Switched to T-Mo in Jan., 2021. My V30+ is stock. T-Mo's solution was to replace my V30+ with an LG Velvet as they could not figure this out and didn't want to be bothered. Was told it was my device and going from CDMA to GSM. I really like my V30+ and would love to find out how to get MMS working again so I can return this Velvet within the 14 days I have. Is it true if changing from LS998 to US998 that you lose VOLTE and WiFi Calling? These are important to me and would hate to loose those features but would also love to get the DTS audio. Any help is appreciated.
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This same issue happened to me, as well, except the problem was only with sending or receiving from apple devices. MMS and pictures worked fine to and from android devices. I purchased a V30+ from sprint back in 2017. Switched to T-Mo in Jan., 2021. My V30+ is stock. T-Mo's solution was to replace my V30+ with an LG Velvet as they could not figure this out and didn't want to be bothered. Was told it was my device and going from CDMA to GSM. I really like my V30+ and would love to find out how to get MMS working again so I can return this Velvet within the 14 days I have. Is it true if changing from LS998 to US998 that you lose VOLTE and WiFi Calling? These are important to me and would hate to loose those features but would also love to get the DTS audio. Any help is appreciated.
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No, that's NOT true with T-Mobile. US998 supports T-Mobile VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling. Or at least they do with older SIM cards. Someone with newer SIM card says something may have changed. But that person had an MVNO SIM card, not official T-Mobile SIM card. Another MVNO said his SIM card still works just fine.
Follow the Frankenstein instructions, change to US998 Nougat, then Master Reset, then US998 Oreo 20h.
I tried looking at the Franken phone instructions and being a newbie I did not understand them so they're no use to me I've rooted phones in the past but I don't understand the instructions