Just purchased a newly unlocked LG V30 which was until last week locked to AT&T.
Plan on using it interchangeably with my BB DTEK60, just a simple SIM swap.
Now that the device has been unlocked, am I correct in the assumption that I can remove all of the AT&T bloatware or does some AT&T default software remain even in an unlocked mode if using their network ?
Anything else to be aware of?
xdafly said:
Just purchased a newly unlocked LG V30 which was until last week locked to AT&T.
Plan on using it interchangeably with my BB DTEK60, just a simple SIM swap.
Now that the device has been unlocked, am I correct in the assumption that I can remove all of the AT&T bloatware or does some AT&T default software remain even in an unlocked mode if using their network ?
Anything else to be aware of?
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All you have done is SIM card unlocked/carrier unlocked/network unlocked the phone.
You still have no easy way to remove any software installed on the phone by the owner AT&T until you are rooted and become the real owner. All you have now is the ability to use it on other carriers besides AT&T (if the phone has compatible frequencies).
There are "package disablers" (app disablers) and ADB method to disable or physically remove system apps you do not want. But you had this ability even before the phone was SIM card unlocked/carrier unlocked/network unlocked.
However be very careful. Many system resources are connected. For example, LG Setup Wizard controls the Always On Display, it's not just for setting up the phone. Remove that and Always On Display doesn't work. Remove some other stuff and updates don't work. Which brings up another topic, if you get update to Oreo, all the AT&T bloatware will probably come back.
Still between disabling (package disabler) and removing (ADB), disabling is the safest as you can just re-enable if you mess up. If you remove with ADB you have to factory reset the phone to get all the apps back and then you have to start over.
Phone was unlocked (via device unlock app) a few months ago. Then I switch over to the unlocked firmware. When the phone had a defect I flash the phone back to a T-Mobile firmware and sent it in for warranty repairs. The phone came back after repairs (replace main board) but is since sim locked again to T-Mobile. IMEI is still the same as before. I tried to use the device unlock app to unlock again but it goes straight to "device not recognized by your service provider". It does not behave like previously where it goes to option of Temporary Unlock or Permanent Unlock. T-Mobile have already requested my IMEI unlock again like they did previously but nothing works. They said that if you can't get the app to ask for Temp or Permanent Unlock then it will not communicate with the server.
I have the latest firmware already, CRE1.
So far I have clear cache and data on "device unlock" app, clear cache and factory reset on recovery, reflash the latest T-Mobile firmware. All have failed to get this "device unlock" app working properly again
Does anyone know how to get this app working again?
I had a similar situation with my phone that after being paid off would not unlock with app. After calling Tmo x2 times, technical help was the only way to get it to work. They probably have to manually release it on their system.
Eudeferrer said:
I had a similar situation with my phone that after being paid off would not unlock with app. After calling Tmo x2 times, technical help was the only way to get it to work. They probably have to manually release it on their system.
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T-Mobile have tried on their end many times/things but still nothing. This is through T-Mobile technical, phone, social media, and chat. All same result.
Redmi 5 Plus
Bought on AliExpress with fake Global Rom(chinese) and Locked BL
After 2 months Stolen
Found by Police Yesterday 3 months after denounced
Buyer of the stolen Phone not practical and his Friend had Setup Find my Phone
Factory Reset at the police station
And HE DOESN'T REMEMBER THE PASSWORD AND I HAVE NO WAY CONTACTING HIM and also CAN'T
Tried flashing oldest Chinese Rom via test points Through fastboot
Clean all + Persist.img
Still requires the password as soon as you connect to WiFi or SIM Data
Tried through QuickShortcutMaker and adb shell method but I'm stuck
Through adb shell i can uninstall the findmyphone app but i can't backup it and install it again because the system tells me it's installed on Second Space and I can't seem to find the user number userid of secondspace!
I NEED HELP!
dissidius said:
Redmi 5 Plus
Bought on AliExpress with fake Global Rom(chinese) and Locked BL
After 2 months Stolen
Found by Police Yesterday 3 months after denounced
Buyer of the stolen Phone not practical and his Friend had Setup Find my Phone
Factory Reset at the police station
And HE DOESN'T REMEMBER THE PASSWORD AND I HAVE NO WAY CONTACTING HIM and also CAN'T
Tried flashing oldest Chinese Rom via test points Through fastboot
Clean all + Persist.img
Still requires the password as soon as you connect to WiFi or SIM Data
Tried through QuickShortcutMaker and adb shell method but I'm stuck
Through adb shell i can uninstall the findmyphone app but i can't backup it and install it again because the system tells me it's installed on Second Space and I can't seem to find the user number userid of secondspace!
I NEED HELP!
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Wipe via fastboot via emergency USB under phone cover. Reflash. Must have service USB cable. Easiest way to do it - take to service.
please somebody help i need network unlock solution for this model oneplus nord N200 5g network unlock m0del DE2118 andriod 11
You can contact @mobbdeep for instruction.
The process can take few days
One condition: the phone MUST be on T-Mobile network at least 72 hours. No exception
[CLOSED][T-Mobile USA] Free SIM Unlocking Service - [OnePlus/Samsung/Google/LG/Moto]
Hello XDA, I am back at it again with the free T-Mobile network unlocks. Yep, you heard that right... 100% FREE. This service will allow you to go into your Settings and perform a network unlock. I've been doing this for over 3 years now with...
forum.xda-developers.com
That's Mobbdeep's thread. He just SIM unlocked my N200 a few hours ago.
There's a full list of requirements in the first post, but the most important parts are:
-The phone must have an active T-Mobile SIM card installed for at least a full 3 days. (yes, this means you have to use the network locked phone for a few days before you can unlock it)
-The phone must be the T-Mobile variant (if it comes factory-loaded with t-mobile bloatware, you should be fine).
If you are on T-Mobile, just run this debloater script:
Found a chink in the armor... Just enabled OEM unlocking after 11 update...
I haven't got a lot of time to get this out before heading out on a job, so here's the nitty gritty. A few days ago I flashed over "OnePlus_Nord_N10_5G_Metro_by_T-Mobile_OxygenOS_10.5.8" to get a clean start. I then allowed 10.5.14 to install...
forum.xda-developers.com
Just did this on my free one from T-Mo. Worked perfectly.
Enables the OEM Unlocking toggle immediately. (Then you'll need to get serial, unlock code, and IMEI from bootloader to submit a ticket to Oneplus for the unlock token...then you need to wait a week to get it).
edale1 said:
[CLOSED][T-Mobile USA] Free SIM Unlocking Service - [OnePlus/Samsung/Google/LG/Moto]
Hello XDA, I am back at it again with the free T-Mobile network unlocks. Yep, you heard that right... 100% FREE. This service will allow you to go into your Settings and perform a network unlock. I've been doing this for over 3 years now with...
forum.xda-developers.com
That's Mobbdeep's thread. He just SIM unlocked my N200 a few hours ago.
There's a full list of requirements in the first post, but the most important parts are:
-The phone must have an active T-Mobile SIM card installed for at least a full 3 days. (yes, this means you have to use the network locked phone for a few days before you can unlock it)
-The phone must be the T-Mobile variant (if it comes factory-loaded with t-mobile bloatware, you should be fine).
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Why won't this work with metro by T-Mobile still.
bluejuju26 said:
Why won't this work with metro by T-Mobile still.
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I believe Metro uses a different system than T-Mobile, even though T-Mobile owns Metro.
This debloat script should let you Bootloader Unlock your phone without SIM Unlocking it (you'll likely still need to get a bootloader unlock token from OnePlus).
Found a chink in the armor... Just enabled OEM unlocking after 11 update...
I haven't got a lot of time to get this out before heading out on a job, so here's the nitty gritty. A few days ago I flashed over "OnePlus_Nord_N10_5G_Metro_by_T-Mobile_OxygenOS_10.5.8" to get a clean start. I then allowed 10.5.14 to install...
forum.xda-developers.com
PhoenixPath said:
If you are on T-Mobile, just run this debloater script:
Found a chink in the armor... Just enabled OEM unlocking after 11 update...
I haven't got a lot of time to get this out before heading out on a job, so here's the nitty gritty. A few days ago I flashed over "OnePlus_Nord_N10_5G_Metro_by_T-Mobile_OxygenOS_10.5.8" to get a clean start. I then allowed 10.5.14 to install...
forum.xda-developers.com
Just did this on my free one from T-Mo. Worked perfectly.
Enables the OEM Unlocking toggle immediately. (Then you'll need to get serial, unlock code, and IMEI from bootloader to submit a ticket to Oneplus for the unlock token...then you need to wait a week to get it).
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How do I get the script. And how do I use it
Silagy said:
How do I get the script. And how do I use it
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Here's all the info on all the steps to getting the bootloader unlocked for a T-Mobile or MetroPCS device:
The Quest for a Bootloader Unlock (partial guide, T-Mobile variant, may work for MetroPCS/Metro variant)
OK, this process has been hell, but I'm gonna try and consolidate everything I've worked out so far in one place. This all applies only to the T-Mobile variant (ie. it comes preloaded with all the T-Mobile bloatware) of the N200 on the T-Mobile...
forum.xda-developers.com
We've refined the knowledge a bit since that post, the specific command from the debloat script that un-greys out the "Enable OEM Unlock" option is:
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.qualcomm.qti.uim
Just running that ADB command alone will do it.
Also, the original script you wanted? That link in my post (that's included in your quote) leads directly to the post the script is attached to.
I purchased pixel 6 last December from US under T-mobile and i paid the complete rent unlocked the phone.
I moved to India and was using Pixel 6 with Indian carrier and on top I opt-in for A13 beta program. later last month i optout from the beta program and I was pushed with stable update
once the update is finished the phone automatically did the factory reset and my phone sim carrier got locked.
Error: Sim card isn't supported.
being in India I have no idea how to solve it.
Can anyone help me?
tried to contact T-mobile, they answered they cannot if the device is not physically present with them.
1) factory reset your phone
2) bypass activation without wifi or sim
3) enable adb and type
adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig
Your device now is fully unlocked. Just dont hard reset. Dont know if updates will affect this temporary unlock. Enjoy!