Hi everyone I'm desperately looking for help... I got myself ATT&T Atrix which was claimed to be unlocked from US but unfortunately it's not, and I can't find any way to sim unlock the phone... I have tried everything else like rooting and putting custom Rom like ginger blur or rewriting the existing sbf file etc. and it still hangs on the start up with the message SIM NETWORK PIN etc.. what can I do since the actual phone is from the US and I'm in Australia... I tried calling att and they were unwilling to provide me an unlock pin
are there any sim unlock pin generators available ?
is there any app or script which blocks sim pin message ?
my imei is: 353648040718081
only way to do it right now is to buy the code off ebay...about $17 and its working. rooting or flashing will not unlock your atrix
nebg said:
Hi everyone I'm desperately looking for help... I got myself ATT&T Atrix which was claimed to be unlocked from US but unfortunately it's not, and I can't find any way to sim unlock the phone... I have tried everything else like rooting and putting custom Rom like ginger blur or rewriting the existing sbf file etc. and it still hangs on the start up with the message SIM NETWORK PIN etc.. what can I do since the actual phone is from the US and I'm in Australia... I tried calling att and they were unwilling to provide me an unlock pin
are there any sim unlock pin generators available ?
is there any app or script which blocks sim pin message ?
my imei is: 353648040718081
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Introduction
I bought an AT&T LG Optimus G E970(1) on Ebay and I though it was asking my SIM code, so I put it 4 times and it got a hard lock:
"This phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked"
I tried to find some kind of information about unlocking it but I was unsuccessful. I tryed flashing roms or restoring factory etc but nothing worked.
Even thinking was not really a hardware problem I though I can sell it for parts and buy another, because there was not any solution.
A kind of solution:
As I said I bought another E970(2) and I unlock it, in the process I make a backup of efs files and that gave me an idea.
I used the 3 files of my new unlock E970(2)
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/m9kefs1
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/m9kefs2
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/m9kefs3
on the E970(1) and it bypass the hard-lock (IDK how is it made, but is not matter) working as a new cellphone clone of E970(2).
The plan was to put E970(1) hard-locked efs on the E970(2), and since it's not hard-locked, unlock the imei and put it back on the E970(1) since if you put a unlock efs imei it bypass the hard-lock but I failed (by mistake I deleted the backups of E970(1) efs).
I don't know how to change the data of those archives or generate new ones (and I don't want to upload mine because I have now 2 clones) but I guess if someone could help with that.
I hope it can help.
Solution
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UberKaeL said:
Introduction
I bought an AT&T LG Optimus G E970(1) on Ebay and I though it was asking my SIM code, so I put it 4 times and it got a hard lock:
"This phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked"
I tried to find some kind of information about unlocking it but I was unsuccessful. I tryed flashing roms or restoring factory etc but nothing worked.
Even thinking was not really a hardware problem I though I can sell it for parts and buy another, because there was not any solution.
A kind of solution:
As I said I bought another E970(2) and I unlock it, in the process I make a backup of efs files and that gave me an idea.
I used the 3 files of my new unlock E970(2)
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/m9kefs1
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/m9kefs2
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/m9kefs3
on the E970(1) and it bypass the hard-lock (IDK how is it made, but is not matter) working as a new cellphone clone of E970(2).
The plan was to put E970(1) hard-locked efs on the E970(2), and since it's not hard-locked, unlock the imei and put it back on the E970(1) since if you put a unlock efs imei it bypass the hard-lock but I failed (by mistake I deleted the backups of E970(1) efs).
I don't know how to change the data of those archives or generate new ones (and I don't want to upload mine because I have now 2 clones) but I guess if someone could help with that.
I hope it can help.
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Have you tried to do all that process without the SIM card? I'm guessing that is the SIM card that is locked. No? Too easy? xD
I don't get what do you mean, can you explain?
When you put any SIM card the phone will ask about the SIM PIN number, but after that it will ask the network unlock code, and if you fail X times it became permanently -hard- locked.
Even if you change the SIM, you have not any chance to unlock the phone (carrier free) anymore. No PUK etc.
You can check it with 2945#*970# >network lock.
Everytime you put a new SIM, the phone will reboot, reset the phone or flash it don't affect the hard-lock.
I made the process of restore EFS with and without the SIM card inside, but I didn't see any difference. (I don't know why would be any difference)
Anyway entering an unlocked IMEI works but I not sure if this restores the previous hard-lock state or simply bypasses it (Maybe the lock was not software but a kind of chip).
Thread about this issue :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2101854
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1603593
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2408400
etc
Seems like no one has succeeded.
same here, LG e970 optimus permanently locked looking for good efs file please post thank you.
https://db.tt/b7yxiRqm
Hope this works
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Is the PHONE locked or the SIM? If the phone is locked you can try to LGNPST the firmware
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Once again
evanprice said:
Is the PHONE locked or the SIM? If the phone is locked you can try to LGNPST the firmware
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Seems like you don't know what the problem is. Did you read the threads I put above?
No, you can not solve it by just install a ROM, and LGNPST do not remove the lock (maybe data is in a hidden partition or maybe is hardware thing, kind of chip, IDK).
Once again, I'm not asking for help but saying how I managed to fix it. Since there was not any other solution.
mr64fixit:
I'm sorry because I can't provide my own files, but I hope somebody do it or... if you can get another phone you can simply copy those files.
Thanks
Logic Main Mother Board P809
My LG Optimus G E970(from AT&T) is hardlocked, if i replace the Logic Main Mother Board, can i fix this problem?, i really need help, i live in Colombia, and i'm going to buy the logic board on ebay
KmiloAndres said:
My LG Optimus G E970(from AT&T) is hardlocked, if i replace the Logic Main Mother Board, can i fix this problem?, i really need help, i live in Colombia, and i'm going to buy the logic board on ebay
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i am a "paisano" of you!!! i buyed the logic board from another phone... mine's burned... the phone responds well but is networklocked.... and i spend everything in the board... can any of you give me some spare? (jejeje a joke) can any of you tell me how can i remove simlock free?
x-geo said:
i am a "paisano" of you!!! i buyed the logic board from another phone... mine's burned... the phone responds well but is networklocked.... and i spend everything in the board... can any of you give me some spare? (jejeje a joke) can any of you tell me how can i remove simlock free?
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no way of removing simlock for free, but it is dirt cheap on ebay (about 2 dollars)
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pls help
Dear All,
MyLG Optimus E970 was factory unlocked and i bought it (in factory unlocked state) from US Ebay. I live in India. I was using it with India Airtel network without any constraint for past 2 months. Suddenly due to some messing up with its EFS or whatever (i dont know what i messed), it became hard-locked. Now, i cannot even unlock it by any purchased unlock code, since device shows message "This device is permanently blocked and cannot be unlocked". I tried Nexus conversion also, i converted successfully but of no use. The device is still hard-locked. Hence, i converted back to Optimus E970.
Now, i want guidance from all of you that what can i do to unlock it? Is there any way for me? or cell is waste piece? pls help....i have heard about Octopus box tool which can repair such case. But i am not able to find a single mobile shop here in Delhi India where i can get such repair person with Octopus Box. pls suggest what be solution to the mess that i have created for myself.....Any inputs will be appreciated.
btw, i tried restoring EFS etc, but of no use.
luisoman2000 said:
no way of removing simlock for free, but it is dirt cheap on ebay (about 2 dollars)
Sent from my LG-E970 using Tapatalk
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My SIM previously got locked and I was able to get it unlocked by phoning my provider. I'm not sure if it's your SIM, but if you do end up finding it is then contact your provider and they should be able to unlock it.
i have LG Optimus G E970 at&t, it was running fine, but i installed g3 love kitkat rom but my sim is not working after that, everything is running fine except sim network... its showing cross in above network row.!! then i restored stock rom 4.1.2 but problem still there.. can anyone help me please?
further i also have another E970... can i make a copy backup from that phone to mine? quick reply will be appreciated...
any update?? any solution to this issue??
same here, I'm in Brazil, LG D805, I upgraded to Lolipop 5.0.2 and now becomes hard locked. "this phone has been permanently and cannot be unlocked"
I tried changing ROM, Stock ROM, Root, EFS restore, another EFS files, QPST Software, EFS Pro, CDMA Workshop and not helped. Any hope?
permanently locked
Hi i bought a g3 and it has the same issue. permanently locked. i am from italy and hope someone will find a solution
My LG L70 D320n is permanently locked too
Hi I am a product of El buy I Phone Model LG G-4 H818p network problem is to unlock gave me the code I entered a few Barbaz not lock the phone can code I enter the code 2945 # * 818 # I will bring the characters your phone permanently locked help Please
UberKaeL said:
Introduction
I bought an AT&T LG Optimus G E970(1) on Ebay and I though it was asking my SIM code, so I put it 4 times and it got a hard lock:
"This phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked"
I tried to find some kind of information about unlocking it but I was unsuccessful. I tryed flashing roms or restoring factory etc but nothing worked.
Even thinking was not really a hardware problem I though I can sell it for parts and buy another, because there was not any solution.
A kind of solution:
As I said I bought another E970(2) and I unlock it, in the process I make a backup of efs files and that gave me an idea.
I used the 3 files of my new unlock E970(2)
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/m9kefs1
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/m9kefs2
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/m9kefs3
on the E970(1) and it bypass the hard-lock (IDK how is it made, but is not matter) working as a new cellphone clone of E970(2).
The plan was to put E970(1) hard-locked efs on the E970(2), and since it's not hard-locked, unlock the imei and put it back on the E970(1) since if you put a unlock efs imei it bypass the hard-lock but I failed (by mistake I deleted the backups of E970(1) efs).
I don't know how to change the data of those archives or generate new ones (and I don't want to upload mine because I have now 2 clones) but I guess if someone could help with that.
I hope it can help.
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Can you help me by providing help step by step. I can't understand what I have to do with the IMEI number, should I have to change it. Please provide you method step by step.
Thanks
Hello everyone,
I need some assistance regarding using a Boost Moto E 2015 XT1526 overseas.
I was using it in the U.S. with a foreign SIM card with no issues, recently I sent it overseas so my mom could use it. (I never got to active it with Boost or Ringplus or Sprint)
The problem is that the phone is not recognizing any SIM card there, the phone says that there is no SIM and only emergency is available.
Does anyone know why this is happening? Since the phone wasn't activated I'm wondering if during the boot process the phone searchs for Sprint network before activating the SIM card slot, and since it can't find it blocks the slot.
Could this be a posibility? If yes, is there any work around?
The phone has the bootloader unlocked, the OS is 6.0.1 Marshmallow (based on CyanogenMod 13).
There are ways to circumvent the activation screen.. Your issue seems to be with the Bands used by your Mom's country. You need to first get the carrier info of the SIM that would be used and the Bands supported by the carrier. Then use QPST, DFS or any such tool to update the RF bands in the phone it should work.
tristar said:
There are ways to circumvent the activation screen.. Your issue seems to be with the Bands used by your Mom's country. You need to first get the carrier info of the SIM that would be used and the Bands supported by the carrier. Then use QPST, DFS or any such tool to update the RF bands in the phone it should work.
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Hi Tristar,
I know what carrier is her SIM card from and it uses GSM 900/1800 MHz, do I need any other info from the carrier? Also, do you have a tutorial link that I can follow for using QPST? I found some procedures online but I'm not sure they are quite what I need so I'm a little concern that I could brick the phone.
Thanks a lot for your help!
Sure thing @Marty_mcfly10, here you go follow this link https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...nywhere, then let me know, will help you out.
Hello there fellows, i'll try to make my question simple. My uncle got a new phone so he threw away his old one which i took, its an LG V10 H901 its T-Mobile if i'm not mistaken, Anyways I'm out of Canada for a long time now and the phone is fully unlocked and runs on all the networks i was able to test, but its running android lollipop and i really upgrade to nougat, but from a previous experience with a Galaxy S6, upgrading just like that might lock back the network, and i have no idea if its the same case for this V10 too, as i am not in Canada anymore even contacting T-Mobile won't be that easy at all (tried before), so what i wanna know is, will the network get locked if i upgrade the Android ? as i'm going to do it manually since i can't receive OTA outside the region.
All informations are appreciated, and thanks in advance.
Edit: In T-mobile website where i enter the IMEI to see if my device is illegible for unlocking i got a congratulations saying my device can be unlocked.
- Also, The phone is rooted so my guess the bootloader should be unlocked right ? (Stock recovery btw). Now the weird part about that is that when i try to reboot to fastboot/bootloader from Terminal/ ADB/ Volume Down And USB/ Application With Root, there is no fastboot or bootloader i guess, i even found a similar post on the forums here but no answer for it too!
Now my guess that flashing the KDZ will flash all partitions and fix it but i am still afraid of the carrier lock!
In general, once a phone is unlocked, it stays unlocked forever as long as it disables the sim lock check in the phone and updating the software or doing factory reset doesn't change that. From what I have read and researched previously, the sim unlock status is stored and enforced via a certain partition on phone for example, in some phones it is nvram or nv data partition, the same partition that stores phone's IMEI number as well. It is not likely that you will loose sim unlock status just by updating to nougat.
But do keep in mind that that some of the LG V10 H901 T-Mobile versions have a korean motherboard where LG Bridge tries to update it with the wrong version of the rom bricking the phone, and people have reported here on XDA that even after unbricking they lost their IMEI info from the phone permanently and phone modem stops working.
I would suggest that you make sure which sub-variant of the H901 you have before you attempt to do any flashing, especially through LG UP.
I personally just bought a used H901 myself and was trying to decide if my phone is one of the ones with korean motherboard.