If not, is the verizon version of this phone bootloader unlockable?
johnwaynegacy said:
If not, is the verizon version of this phone bootloader unlockable?
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US998 unlocked non-carrier branded works on Verizon.
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johnwaynegacy said:
If not, is the verizon version of this phone bootloader unlockable?
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Verizon VS996 V30 bootloader can be unlocked if you convert it to US998 via Frankenstein to get fastboot flash commands.
Conversely, once you bootloader unlock a US998 (either original or some other converted North American variant) and install TWRP, then you can then convert that US998 to bootloader unlocked, rooted Verizon VS996 -- if you wish, or keep it as US998.
You can even buy a mint Sprint LS998 V30+ ($320 on eBay), convert to carrier unlocked US998 V30+, bootloader unlock, root, and then convert again to bootloader unlocked, rooted Verizon VS996 128 GB V30+ (which Verizon doesn't even sell).
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Ballroomblitz said:
US998 unlocked non-carrier branded works on Verizon.
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Yes, it does -- besides the other stuff above.
If I go the eBay route and buy a Sprint LS998, does it need to be unlocked by Sprint before I can convert it to the US998 and then VS996 and use it on Verizon? Or is it good as long as it has a clear serial number through Sprint?
imekul said:
If I go the eBay route and buy a Sprint LS998, does it need to be unlocked by Sprint before I can convert it to the US998 and then VS996 and use it on Verizon? Or is it good as long as it has a clear serial number through Sprint?
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You can convert LS998 to US998 or VS996. You do not need Sprint to SIM card unlock/carrier unlock. Converting it to another model unlocks it.
ChazzMatt said:
You can convert LS998 to US998 or VS996. You do not need Sprint to SIM card unlock/carrier unlock. Converting it to another model unlocks it.
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Oh cool! What if it has a blacklisted ESN through Sprint? Would it still work on other carriers?
imekul said:
Oh cool! What if it has a blacklisted ESN through Sprint? Would it still work on other carriers?
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Now you're asking a completely different question. There's mint LS998 V30+ on eBay with good ESN for $315. My brother in law just bought mint us998 V30+ for $310 ( probably converted LS998).
There's no need to buy bad ESN phones. Unless you already have one.
There are ways around it, which I'm not going to do and which can't be discussed in XDA.
I'm just making sure I know what to look for/what to avoid when buying a V30. Appreciate the info!
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what model of the american lg 5 would work here in canada thanks
ron31 said:
what model of the american lg 5 would work here in canada thanks
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if u gsm unlock the sprint model its really good at picking up a lot of diffrent carriers
there is a free unlock method in the sprint forums
i use mine on att and its a sprint ls992
Today i was searching for lg g5 roms etc, i fount out many but not a single one for lg g5 at&t and the reason is cause there is no root for lg g5 at&t, so why there is no root for at&t lg g5?
Because bootloader is locked never to be unlockable, so no root
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jimchee said:
Because bootloader is locked never to be unlockable, so no root
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On other phones its unlockable, why not on att g5 ?
Because AT&T and LG won't allow it only T-Mobile, rs977, and H840 and european 850 are unlockable at this time
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jimchee said:
Because AT&T and LG won't allow it only T-Mobile, rs977, and H840 and european 850 are unlockable at this time
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Thats weird, can they allow us us to unlock it later? and was this the same problem with g4 too ?
Anyone in Canada using LG v30+ H930 DS?
Thinking to get one but the band support seems to be missing.
However, I saw another thread talking about using with t-mobile.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/lg-v30-unlocked-h930ds-doesnt-t-mobile-t3734810
Thanks
sundoggy said:
Anyone in Canada using LG v30+ H930 DS?
Thinking to get one but the band support seems to be missing.
However, I saw another thread talking about using with t-mobile.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/lg-v30-unlocked-h930ds-doesnt-t-mobile-t3734810
Thanks
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Specifying which provider you would be using it on would make it easier to give you a more accurate answer. It should work just fine but for some reason, people seem to be having issues on carriers such as T-Mobile USA.
jcsww said:
Specifying which provider you would be using it on would make it easier to give you a more accurate answer. It should work just fine but for some reason, people seem to be having issues on carriers such as T-Mobile USA.
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Fido/Rogers
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Fido/Rogers
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That is your best chance for across the board compatibility because the Rogers network is also GSM compatible.
Is there a way to get the video calling option to work on us998 flashed to vs996
cajun9924 said:
Is there a way to get the video calling option to work on us998 flashed to vs996
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It's working on mine.
suzook said:
It's working on mine.
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do you have a us998 running Verizon software
cajun9924 said:
do you have a us998 running Verizon software
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Ls998 running vs996 sw.
suzook said:
Ls998 running vs996 sw.
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Mine will not let me tick the hd voice and video calling button. hd voice only works but video calling gives me a call customer service if I try to turn it on. mine is us 998 running vs996
So did you try calling customer service and ask them to enable that feature on your account?
my.ads0 said:
So did you try calling customer service and ask them to enable that feature on your account?
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I did no dice... it sees the phone as us998 not vs996....even though my software is vs996
is there a version of the device unlocked worldwide? or just versions locked to carier?
juninhoak said:
is there a version of the device unlocked worldwide? or just versions locked to carier?
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You should email LG website. As right now it's only for carries.
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x1tymez said:
You should email LG website. As right now it's only for carries.
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so I can't buy and use another operator outside the USA?
juninhoak said:
so I can't buy and use another operator outside the USA?
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You can. Make sure you do your homework. Each LG V60 carriers have different bands.
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x1tymez said:
You can. Make sure you do your homework. Each LG V60 carriers have different bands.
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but the devices are not attached to the carrier for a period of time?
I've heard if folks that have used twitter to ask for day 1 permanent unlock and have received it. Even when not fully paid off.
TMO phone BTW
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TeeJay420 said:
This is the response i received a few hours ago :
My whole reason for asking for unlocked was to Unlock the Bootloader. This would technically be my 1st LG I've ever own since July 2010 when I got my very 1st Android through Sprint Called the HTC EVO. I havent looked to another OS since. Feel in love with Development from the start, currently on Moto G7 aka River Android Dev Team and just left the Google Pixel 4 4XL Dev Group. Bunch of immature lil kids.... Anyway, is there no possibility of Unlocking the BootLoader in the V60? no way to install or flash Magisk for ROOT? No TWRP? I cant even imagine....[emoji23]
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They were listed as international versions on Amazon a week before launch....
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Not surprised in the slightest that this is the case now and probably will get more prominent going forward. I'm guessing the money is in the carriers and not in selling unlocked phones direct to consumers.
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psawjack said:
Not surprised in the slightest that this is the case now and probably will get more prominent going forward. I'm guessing the money is in the carriers and not in selling unlocked phones direct to consumers.
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Carrier Unlock isnt an issue, Just went through it on my Pixel 4XL. Took me (7) devices but once i found the right rep at TMO i was able to get them to unlock it, a) Same day i received it, b) wasnt even active on my account yet c)100% of Device was owed. d):laugh:
I could toggle oem unlock out of the box, cant enter bootloader though... Just fastbootd
juninhoak said:
is there a version of the device unlocked worldwide? or just versions locked to carier?
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Be careful! The carrier-locked LG phones only show carrier-specific radio bands in their spec sheets. This seems improbable in a modern phone but I'm not taking any chances. If the specs are right, a T-Mobile phone would work great at home but be dead while traveling.