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Hello!
I just recently returned to Canada from South Korea. While there I bought a Samsung galaxy s3 3g. When I left I broke my contract and was told the phone was unlocked and I could use it in Canada. However, when I tried using a Canadian sim card it didn't work. When I start the phone the SK telecom logo still pops up. I tried phoning SK and asking them to unlock it, but they say all their phones are unlocked.
Any suggestions on how to get the phone to work in Canada would be great, thanks!
You need to give more information if you want an answer. What does the phone do? What rom are you on? etc
Sorry! I'm not on any rom. The phone works fine using wifi but when I tried to go sign up for a phone plan after returning from Korea I was told my phone is locked to SK still, even though SK says it isn't. I really dont know much about phones, so I'm not sure what other information is needed.
I was just wondering how to get my phone unlocked, or to get it sk that I can use it with a Canadian sim card.
Sorry of this wasn't the place to ask a question like that.
Repeat what model phone is it please look under the battery .
This is I9300 forum .
There isn't a Korean GS3 section. Anyway, have you tried using a different SIM? It might just be the SIM's problem.
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Hi,
does any one have the 3UK LG G5...and is rooted?
I'd like to obtain the carrier customisation folder to enable VOLTE, any help from the members would be appreciated.
Radii
does anyone know if you can flash a sim free LG G5 with 3 UK firmware so you can enable VoLTE and Wifi Calling?
bigup7 said:
does anyone know if you can flash a sim free LG G5 with 3 UK firmware so you can enable VoLTE and Wifi Calling?
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Hi,
Is it biggy7 from digital forums, digital spy? You can flash a sim free LG G5 with 3 UK firmware--- no problem- it won't enable VoLTE and Wifi Calling.
It needs some system level work (which I can potentially do)....if I could obtain an 3 UK LG G5...
radii said:
Hi,
Is it biggy7 from digital forums, digital spy? You can flash a sim free LG G5 with 3 UK firmware--- no problem- it won't enable VoLTE and Wifi Calling.
It needs some system level work (which I can potentially do)....if I could obtain an 3 UK LG G5...
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Hi mate, yep same me
Thanks for confirming, I've grabbed a g5 on Three (used), lets see how it goes.
We also now have the same problem in Italy with TIM
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bigup7 said:
does anyone know if you can flash a sim free LG G5 with 3 UK firmware so you can enable VoLTE and Wifi Calling?
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I confirm, H85020q_00_H3G_COM_OP_1206 on H850 European variant, sim free, bought from ebay, Volte and WiFi working fine.
radek15 said:
I confirm, H85020q_00_H3G_COM_OP_1206 on H850 European variant, sim free, bought from ebay, Volte and WiFi working fine.
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Did you buy a phone that was already from H3G / Three, or did you flash a Three ROM?
Thanks
Must be from 3UK. Euro open don't have this option enabled...
It should be possible to enable WiFi Calling via ADB, AFAIK the parameters are wfc_ims_enabaled & wfc_ims_mode.
I wondered if radek15 has flashed a H3G RoM or is using a standard RoM on H3G / Three.
You need more than that...
I got LG G5 H850 from ee and wifi calling working on ee sim only because configuration files don't allow to use in other network. If you will edit them it should works. Also I got lg V30 euro open and wifi calling don't work on this one because this option is disabled in euro open lg phones, even that wifi calling option is still acrive on my sim.
There is a thread in V30 and G7 sections how to make it working, but you need to root.
konio25 said:
You need more than that...
I got LG G5 H850 from ee and wifi calling working on ee sim only because configuration files don't allow to use in other network. If you will edit them it should works. Also I got lg V30 euro open and wifi calling don't work on this one because this option is disabled in euro open lg phones, even that wifi calling option is still acrive on my sim.
There is a thread in V30 and G7 sections how to make it working, but you need to root.
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Thanks, so I could buy a G5 used on EE with WiFi calling & it would work on H3G WiFi Calling with some config mods?
Any chance you could post a link from V30 or G7 sections that have the right info?
Not sure if this will work that way. It maybe worth to try flash euroopen oreo to any branded h850. When I flashed my lg g5 ee, I have blotware from French orange and Romania Vodafone, but looks like necessary files was there, just a matter to turn on in hidden menu. Unfortunately I didn't try on my ee sim.
There is a thread for lg v30
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/guide-volte-vowifi-functional-available-t3834267
konio25 said:
Not sure if this will work that way. It maybe worth to try flash euroopen oreo to any branded h850. When I flashed my lg g5 ee, I have blotware from French orange and Romania Vodafone, but looks like necessary files was there, just a matter to turn on in hidden menu. Unfortunately I didn't try on my ee sim.
There is a thread for lg v30
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/guide-volte-vowifi-functional-available-t3834267
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Thanks for the link, it looks complicated! Does your G5 now work on H3G?
No, after updating to the oreo from ee it only allows for wifi calling for ee sim.
I've been using Samsung phones for a while now but am interested in the G5 because of the camera & WiFi calling. For Samsung phones, there are plenty of stock RoMs from various vendors on sites like sammobile. Is it the same for the LG G5, is there a list somewhere?
There is a choice for most LG mobiles on https://lg-firmwares.com
konio25 said:
There is a choice for most LG mobiles on https://lg-firmwares.com
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Thanks, will take a look through.
I now have a G5, unlocked from Virgin UK. I flashed the Three Oreo firmware from lg-firmwares.com but the WiFi Calling does not work with a Three SIM in the phone. I also get lots of messages on boot like "Current version is not available for user. can't find matched cust for NT-code mcc/mn". I found that the messages are quite well known when flashing different firmware - this thread has a few pointers https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/current-version-available-user-matched-t3438370
I'll try the Euro firmware and see what happens. I've also downloaded the Virgin firmware & ordered a VM SIM for testing. If the Euro firmware works, I'll probably not try the VM firmware.
Update:
I flashed the "H85030a_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0910.kdz" firmware but could not see any options for turning on WiFi calling, but I did get the Orange & VF bloatware. Enabling via ADB also did not have any effect. Not sure what is meant by "the necessary files"?
After problems with SuperSU preventing the phone from booting, I had to re-flash, this time with Virgin firmware. Will see what happens with the VM SIM.
Some progress of sorts ...
With the OREO H3G RoM, there were a couple of messages on boot related to the NT-Code not matching, so I tried the RoM quotes in post #6 which is Nougat. The Hidden Menu SVC / VOWiFi section shows that WiFi calling is set to 1, in ADB I can see that wfc_ims_enabled=1 Both settings were off in OREO.
However, still no menu options for WiFi Calling in the call dialler, WiFI settings or mobile settings. Hopefully Radek15 will return at some point and say what else needs to be done. wfc_ims_mode was set to 1 (cell preferred) so I changed it to 2 (WiFi preferred) but no joy.
Well, after a couple of weeks messing around trying things I found in various threads I have given up trying to get WiFi calling to work, for now. The closest I got was with the H3G Nougat ROM where I'm fairly sure the VOLTE was working while using my Three SIM. With the Three Oreo ROM it won't even do that, no luck either with Open EU ROMs. I now have my G5 on an Oreo Three ROM with Exposed and a few other tweaks and Apps so it's a long way back to start again and a faff to backup & restore. I think the key may be with the NT-Code & Cust-Code which are embedded in the device rather than changing config files in the /cust folder. Anyone with better success than me, I'd be happy to learn!
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 :\
darkmangetsu said:
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.
Hi,
Is there any way to unlock a prepaid Verizon LG V60 while abroad ?
The phone is not asking for a network unlock code
so inserting your overseas sim card, it doesn't say any thing? and when trying to make a call, it doesn't ask for unlock code?
maybe try factory reset and hope the tmobile verizon app appears again... i believe it's a software lock. and once there is a way to flash other roms, then that might help.
gary776677 said:
so inserting your overseas sim card, it doesn't say any thing? and when trying to make a call, it doesn't ask for unlock code?
maybe try factory reset and hope the tmobile verizon app appears again... i believe it's a software lock. and once there is a way to flash other roms, then that might help.
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Usually only the AT&T version is the one that asks for a code. Other will have to be remotely unlocked.
ok cos i think my tmobile one asked for unlock code, but my friend did it for me, so not sure. if only we could flash new unlocked rom from another region.
leptdre said:
Hi,
Is there any way to unlock a prepaid Verizon LG V60 while abroad ?
The phone is not asking for a network unlock code
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May I know if the verizon unlocked your phone? (While abroad and not connected on verizon network), If yes, did it follow the 60days unlock policy? Thanks in advance for your answer.
Hello everyone,
First i want to thank everyone at XDA Forum community for being a great resource of information and providing great community support.
I purchased Moto G Power 2021 (Android 11), locked to verizon. I am trying to unlock it to be used on other carrier such as tmobile and for traveling. I came across websites that sell the unlock code.
However the problem is when NON-Verzion sim card is inserted in the phone, its does not ask for sim unlock code. Therefore not sure how to carrier unlock the phone.
If someone has insight how to go about network sim unlocking the phone, that will be very helpful and greatly appreciated. thank you
i'm in the same boat
Verizon is a cdma network and boost is a gsm network. The radio files included in your Verizon firmware probably aren't capable of connecting to a gsm network as the two networks operate on different frequencies and I assume employ different connection/communication protocols. You MIGHT could flash the firmware from boost for the same model, but even doing that could be frought with problems like if the boost firmware is older then anti rollback protection wouldn't allow it to boot when flashed, and I'm not sure if the Verizon and boost versions have exactly identical hardware, which could cause massive problems even if it did flash and boot. For example, this model phone has like 3 different touchscreens and using a firmware with the wrong touchscreen drivers would render the touchscreen useless. If you're determined to carrier unlock, be ready to do some serious digging and read everything you possibly can before doing anything that could have irreparable consequences. Best of luck
mine is a cricket, I'm trying to go to T-mobile, same protocol, just don't want to pay the extra $$$
sajk420 said:
Hello everyone,
First i want to thank everyone at XDA Forum community for being a great resource of information and providing great community support.
I purchased Moto G Power 2021 (Android 11), locked to verizon. I am trying to unlock it to be used on other carrier such as tmobile and for traveling. I came across websites that sell the unlock code.
However the problem is when NON-Verzion sim card is inserted in the phone, its does not ask for sim unlock code. Therefore not sure how to carrier unlock the phone.
If someone has insight how to go about network sim unlocking the phone, that will be very helpful and greatly appreciated. thank you
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What's the model number of it?
I'd imagine you maybe could flash the firmware for the carrier you want to switch to using the fastboot flash method, the rescue tool will only flash your phone's official firmware. But you can download different builds for different carriers off of lolinet and if they don't work you could flash the correct firmware to get back to where you are now. You might flash your official fw with the vendor stuff from the other carrier's rom if flashing the whole firmware doesn't take or isn't compatible in some way.
iBowToAndroid said:
What's the model number of it?
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Hello sorry for late reply due to work i been busy.
its Motorola Moto G power (2021) XT2117-3.
Jason Hugg said:
I'd imagine you maybe could flash the firmware for the carrier you want to switch to using the fastboot flash method, the rescue tool will only flash your phone's official firmware. But you can download different builds for different carriers off of lolinet and if they don't work you could flash the correct firmware to get back to where you are now. You might flash your official fw with the vendor stuff from the other carrier's rom if flashing the whole firmware doesn't take or isn't compatible in some way.
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Hello thank you for your advice, unfortunately i don't have much experience in flashing different firmware. Also i think it causes too many problems, which are difficult to fix. Therefore i was hoping if there is a way or hidden menu i gotta go into will activate the phone to ask for unlock code when different sim in inserted.
aerowerks said:
mine is a cricket, I'm trying to go to T-mobile, same protocol, just don't want to pay the extra $$$
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Tmobile is much cheaper in comparison to other carriers. I think once the phone is unlocked it will work pefectly.
When you insert a non-cricket sim card does your phone ask for network unlock code?
sajk420 said:
Tmobile is much cheaper in comparison to other carriers. I think once the phone is unlocked it will work pefectly.
When you insert a non-cricket sim card does your phone ask for network unlock code?
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yes, it does. it is network locked and "not eligible" for unlocking.
I called Cricket, but they won't unlock it because it hasn't been on their network for the six months they want.
I bought the phone really cheap on ebay for its long battery life., it's damaged (bent as if someone sat on it) but works fine, no cracked screen or anything else. I want to use it on my T-mobile account.
aerowerks said:
yes, it does. it is network locked and "not eligible" for unlocking.
I called Cricket, but they won't unlock it because it hasn't been on their network for the six months they want.
I bought the phone really cheap on ebay for its long battery life., it's damaged (bent as if someone sat on it) but works fine, no cracked screen or anything else. I want to use it on my T-mobile account.
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If you have a G Power 2021 from Cricket, then no, your device does NOT ask for an unlock code when you insert a non Cricket SIM
iBowToAndroid said:
If you have a G Power 2021 from Cricket, then no, your device does NOT ask for an unlock code when you insert a non Cricket SIM
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it does not ask for a PIN to use it like a tablet.
I need it network unlocked so I can use it with different carrier.
i downloaded the RETUS rom, i'll try to flash it and see what happens
sajk420 said:
Hello thank you for your advice, unfortunately i don't have much experience in flashing different firmware. Also i think it causes too many problems, which are difficult to fix. Therefore i was hoping if there is a way or hidden menu i gotta go into will activate the phone to ask for unlock code when different sim in inserted.
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I believe the issue of why it's not asking for unlock code may be two fold. For one, since you mentioned you bought the phone locked to Verizon, was it purchased from them or was this a second hand purchase like ebay/FBMarketplace etc? Because either way you'll have to meet the carrier minimum requirements for unlocking a device, the former scenario of you having bought the device yourself being much easier to deal with than the latter case.
Second, as was mentioned here earlier, you may be dealing with different hardware. I'm not sure if the G Power 2021 all contain the capabilities to run all network frequencies or not. But if it's hardware restricted or dissimilar to other models in kind based on network carriers & OEM agreements, you might not be getting the chance to input an unlock code because the third party SIM inserted may simply have no way of being recognized by the device, either from a software vendor blob limitation, a hardware radio restriction or lack of capable hardware, or both!
I know this is an old one, but was a solution ever found? Currently stuck with Moto G Power 2021 as well, locked to cricket. It doesn't prompt to enter a code either.
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I know this is an old one, but was a solution ever found? Currently stuck with Moto G Power 2021 as well, locked to cricket. It doesn't prompt to enter a code either.
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Only free solution is to meet all of Cricket's requirements, and have them do it for you. Otherwise a 3rd party company can do it, for a fee
iBowToAndroid said:
Only free solution is to meet all of Cricket's requirements, and have them do it for you. Otherwise a 3rd party company can do it, for a fee
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That sounds better honestly. I'm open to using a 3rd party company, but point me in the right direction if possible. I've been looking, but no idea what service to use if the moto g power isn't asking for a code.
EDIT: Actually, I finally found someone at a reasonable price to do it, and it worked, phone unlocked. They used USB Redirector and did their thing. Took all of 10 minutes. Now I just need to flash a different rom to rid myself of the cricket bloatware.
Have you tried another sim card in your phone, I'm pretty sure these all come unlocked by default. Mine was bought at US Cellular & I'm using a prepaid Verizon service by simply throwing the new sim card in the phone. It works perfectly as it did with US Cellular with no setup or changes required. I believe all moto g power phones do this I had a regular moto g power not 2021 that was on Verizon I switched to straight talk the exact same way.
Matiaco said:
Have you tried another sim card in your phone, I'm pretty sure these all come unlocked by default.
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Incorrect.
iBowToAndroid said:
Incorrect.
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Actually, another random question, but is there no way to update without unlocking the bootloader? LMSA? Just making sure.