yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint LG G2] Fuse1:
Agree 55$ is too expensive but the point is...this guy found a solution a long time ago. I don't know how he does it...just curious :)
[Sprint LG G2] TaDoey:
He too probably realized he found a solution before everyone else did and that's why he's charging so much. I too am curious about what he does, but it seems as though he might eventually upload a video on how he does it because he has videos on how to sim unlock the gs4. I'll shoot him an email though, I'm desperate to get my g2 working on metro pcs.
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
the gsm works fine but I'm unable to go in the wifi settings, the ones that are already saved works just fine but when I go in the wifi settings it says system has stopped working, are having this kind of issue?
[Sprint LG G2] Fuse1:
Try that and if he says anything let us know ;)
[Sprint LG G2] TaDoey:
I had the exact same problem when I tried it out. I couldn't find a fix for it. Are you having any trouble accessing recent apps by pressing and holding the home button? I had that problem along with the Wi-Fi issue. I couldn't find a fix for either of them.
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
no the recent apps works on mine but can't go into wifi settings, i guess this is the only problem I'm facing
[Sprint LG G2] TaDoey:
Just sent him an email, I'll keep you guys updated.
[Sprint LG G2] abatoir:
Did you get it to work?
[Sprint LG G2] Alexandercat:
no, i just can flash the d802 firmwares kdz, and when i switch on the device it asks me a decryption code, actually i don't know what can i do :(
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Other than the mentioned edits on build.prop, what did you change?

SPR has to be entered as "spr" if you enter it as SPR, GSM WILL work, but the minute you put it on CDMA hell will break loose.
[Sprint LG G2] TaDoey:
So I tested it out again and still no difference. I have no service at all.

Phone doesn't recognize the network and the APN settings I set for metro pcs.
[Sprint LG G2] Artur Grunvald:
Hey. you may try try this with .tot file for ls980 with lg flash tool. this helped me.
[Sprint LG G2] varunrs:
I am using the T-Mobile ROM Justin has provided. Is there any way I can disable the phone from checking and downloading the system update automatically. It has now done the same twice. I used Root Explorer and changed names for Keychain.apk and LGFOTA.apk and their odex files but it didn't work. The notification stays in the status bar and doesn't go away. It is not only irritating but there is also a chance of taking the update by accident.
[Sprint LG G2] TaDoey:
Press and hold the notification. App info option will show up. Select the app info button and it'll bring you to a page. There will be a check box. Unchecked the check box.
[Sprint LG G2] Alexandercat:
nice try but it stops to download at 94%, due usb port fail, thanks anyway :)
[Sprint LG G2] Artur Grunvald:
it's ok. unplug usb and use your new phone)))
[Sprint LG G2] Alexandercat:
i have unplugged and now it shows only the lg logo with the light flashing near the hearphone.. i must wait?
[Sprint LG G2] Artur Grunvald:
if you have 94% and fail on the PC, you may unplug and reboot. what you see?

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ты наверно русский знаешь?))
[Sprint LG G2] Alexandercat:
i see the brand logo of lg and the blue light flashing but nothing more happened, the download mode doesn't start anymore.. when i push the upbutton and the switch on button i see just this on my phone:

[1060] Fastboot mode started

[1110] udc_start()

[1270] -reset-

[1280] -portchange-

[1350] - reset-

[1360] - portchange]
[Sprint LG G2] Artur Grunvald:
Why you push it? You must set it in download mode. What tot file you use?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Not sure if this unlocks domestic networks in the US.
[Sprint LG G2] younggunner:
alex

hey alex, message me and i will help you unbrick your device :) look forward to hearing from you.
[Sprint LG G2] AKfortyseven:
Will AT&T or T-MO even activate a sprint phone?
[Sprint LG G2] varunrs:
Thanks. That will take care of the notification. But is there any apk I can delete or freeze via Root Explorer or TiBu so that it doesn't even download that update.
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Rom toolbox lite or paid Titanium Backup apps can do the job, or use root explorer go to /system/app/ change the extension of that app you want to freeze from name.apk to name.bak, click yes when prompted about the extension.
[Sprint LG G2] Alexandercat:
i used the file LS980ZV7_01.tot, unpugged my phone, the phone restarted with the android icon and the lg icon with the flashing light on the top near the hearphone.. waited for half hour but nothing more happened... so i switched my phone off and tried again the download mode but now is unable to enter download mode, it works just only in fastboot mode... i am looking for this thread to fix the problem:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2476972

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hello! thank you very much for the interest! i wouldn't like to loose my phone, how can i contact you? this phone start to be a challenge.. :D

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http://i61.tinypic.com/2hx9e37.jpg
[Sprint LG G2] younggunner:
issues

we have resolved his issue, if anyone else has a similar issue please pm me.:cowboy:
[Sprint LG G2] varunrs:
I know the procedure,but I don't know which apps to freeze/change name of. I tried with Keychain.apk and LGFOTA.apk but that didn't stop the phone from downloading.
[Sprint LG G2] TaDoey:
A phone with bad ESN will NOT work on any us carriers. Just tried mine out at MetroPCS and they said it was stolen. I bought it off eBay knowing it was bad ESN so I kinda walked into it. I'm out $26 and just wanted to pass on the info to you guys so you won't have to suffer like me. I'll probably sell it on eBay again.

Trang Doey
[Sprint LG G2] George Matt:
Bad ESN Sprint LG G2

Hi,

I've seen quite a few people offering Sprint LG G2s on craiglist pretty cheap. I have friends in the US who can send it to me for use is India. In case I unlock such a phone will it work outside the US unlocked.?

Also when does a phone on contract become a bad ESN phone? Will such a phone after unlocking work outside the US?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

George Matt (India)
[Sprint LG G2] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
So let me get this straight. All I need to do is buy a Sprint G2 off Craigslist, root it, edit the build prop, and install a T-Mobile rom and I'll be able to use it on T-Mobile? Is that what this is telling me?
[Sprint LG G2] vulpine77:
I can't get a T-Mobile sim working on my sprint g2
[Sprint LG G2] younggunner:
Ive got full talk, text web and mms with Justin's rom without edits for tmobile. I have not however got it working with the sprint build prop edit stock way.
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
The stock build.prop edit will work only for other countries and not the US
[Sprint LG G2] vulpine77:
I tried Justin's rom, it said invalid phone, then calls forwarded to out of service
[Sprint LG G2] abhilashsp:
Hi

Did you solve the system crash problem?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Solved

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49945052
[Sprint LG G2] plutarco74:
Your carrier/country?

EDIT: OK, i clicked more info....
[Sprint LG G2] abatoir:
Hi everyone! Does any one know is this ( ro.carrier=spr

ro.build.target_operator=spr

persist.service.crash.enable=1) works with kitkat stock update on sprint? :rolleyes:
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
yes gsm sim working but you can't go in the wifi settings, you'll have to download wifi manager to manage your wifi connections
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
I'm on complete stock & my Wi-Fi works without any modification.

I did mess around a lot with my build.prop, some changes I don't even remember. I can post my build.prop if anyone wants.
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
Sure that will help everyone, you should post your settings here
[Sprint LG G2] CapitanFantasma:
Still do not quite understand the solution works fully or even no failures? : Confused:
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
The only problem I have with my phone is, I can't dial without adding 0 before the actual number. Ex my bros number is 9845xx997x I have to dial 09845xx997x if I don't use 0 the phone app crashes for 2 secs and everything else is normal again.
[Sprint LG G2] CapitanFantasma:
Can you recommend any ROM that works all gps nfc to test the solution
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Justins Rom that's the only one that works with everything. Has been confirmed a few posts back.
[Sprint LG G2] jorgeaoc:
NFC and wifi tether not work on Justins rom.
[Sprint LG G2] lallolu:
Did you notice that his phone is on android.. ? Does the method depend on upgrading the phone software to.. ? He did not talk about NFC or wifi; are they working with his method?
[Sprint LG G2] farbwn:
U mean to say everything else works fine, All functions ?

Your detailed experience of using it on (non-USA) GSM would be great , if u can share.
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
After installation

I did these steps but after installation it shows me an update message,I did this once but it was opened at TWPR the phone couldn't boot so I revert it back to stock...I want to ask you if I install the rom again and after that I install the stock recovery of D801 with flashify.apk will the phone accept the update???Or I should ignore this update....
[Sprint LG G2] justinswidebody:
You should ignore the update. Though the devices are extremely similar, it is not ever a smart idea to install an update from a different carrier.
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
Ok,I will follow your advice,but how I could remove this update notification from the notification bar?Is there a way????
[Sprint LG G2] justinswidebody:
Long press the notification, go to app setting and uncheck show notification
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
Thanks a lot....Have a good night.....
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
You are right, Wi-Fi settings is crashing, I did not realise this because, both my office & home Wi-Fi is already present in my Wi-Fi settings. Meaning if you want your Wi-Fi to work, set the passwds of the Wi-Fi networks before you do the edit. I can switch on/off Wi-Fi through pull down notification bar.
[Sprint LG G2] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
Bought a Sprint G2 off Craigslist for $175 today. Rooted and installed Justin's T-Mobile ROM and it's working great for me so far. Haven't had much time to do anything with it lol. Thanks Justin!

Edit: Anybody notice a lot of lag? Should I factory reset to see if that will help with the lag after installing the ROM?
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
Dang dude, that is an awesome price. Specially when it is a $600 dollar phone.
[Sprint LG G2] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
Yeah the guy said he bought a note 3, was going to port his number off sprint, and didn't know what would happen to the esn. It wasn't stolen as far as I know, he'd had it posted on Craigslist several times for the past couple weeks and he kept dropping his price. It was all hooked up when I looked at it. Made a call with it, he had the sprint page pulled up on it. Seemed legit to me, so I snagged it.
[Sprint LG G2] xmexme:
Wi-Fi and NFC setup works? have you access to APN settings without third-part applications?
[Sprint LG G2] Alexandercat:
where's the link to download the justin t mobile rom? i didn't find it
[Sprint LG G2] Jayanth.M.P:
has anybody here tried an AOSP Rom - Omni, CM etc with the build.prop unlock method ?
[Sprint LG G2] plutarco74:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HYWZRx8JLsZlBlbUt1c0MwYjQ/edit?usp=sharing

Voilà
[Sprint LG G2] abatoir:
Which version of android are you running (?
[Sprint LG G2] vulpine77:
Any chance of a cellcom compatible rom?
[Sprint LG G2] Alexandercat:
thank you plutarco, are you from italy?, i saw you were searching something on italian version
[Sprint LG G2] plutarco74:
yessss:good:
[Sprint LG G2] Alexandercat:
perfetto magari posso chiederti aiuto, mi trovo abbastanza nella.. cacca.. :\
[Sprint LG G2] rombreaker:
I really dont want to read through 51 pages. Can someone direct me for a method that works? Im not gonna be staying on stock and want to know if the method will continue to work if I flash CM. (Which honestly doesnt make any sense, but thats what I keep hearing) Thank you.
[Sprint LG G2] plutarco74:
PM :D
[Sprint LG G2] msknext:
This will unlock your Sprint G2 for GSM

Hi guys,

I was facing the same issues on the stock rom (WiFi settings force close, cannot dial a number without appending 0) as mentioned in previous posts.

I have been following this forum from a long time. I successfully unlocked the Sprint G2 three days back. I was testing it out so did not post this till I completed all the tests.

Here's what I did:

1. Rooted the LG G2 Stock ROM (Look at the IORoot forum. Used IORoot21)

2. Installed TWRP Recovery using FreeGee (You can look in the forums on how to do this)

3. Changed the following in build.prop to the mentioned values

ro.build.target_operator=spr

ro.carrier=spr

persist.service.crash.enable=1

Actually in the above lines you can put anything instead of spr (they need to be in lower case, that's it)

4. Installed this rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2585558

5. Even tested this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2582673

6. Installed the Gapps

Results:

What works?

Everything including NFC, GPS, WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth, Data, 2G, 3G(H+) (No LTE in my country, so couldn't check that), Portable HotSpot, Camera (both), etc.. :cool:

This is the perfect rom. No issues, no glitches, no problem whatsoever. I haven't tested this on CDMA as I am not on CDMA network. It works flawlessly on GSM networks in India. No crashes, no need to add 0 while dialing any number. :good:

Both the roms mentioned above works without any problems.

Thank you everyone who have put their hard work in figuring out what needs to be changed in build.prop. Thank you all the developers who have developed the rom. :fingers-crossed:

I will test out more roms and try to find a stock lg rom which will work without any issues. CM stable version may come very soon. Keep an eye at: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=ls980

I take no credit for these (I just picked up the information and put them together and tested) :angel:

Warning: I take no responsibility if something goes wrong while doing the above process. Don't blame me if you brick your device. Do it at your own risk.
[Sprint LG G2] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
Tried wifi earlier and it worked perfectly. I went in to the APN settings and it showed fast.tmobile so I didn't want to mess around with it. Have no need for NFC so I haven't messed with it.
[Sprint LG G2] bxplaya:
I wonder if it will work the same way with rayglobeflex rom or any multi-varient rom, i understanding everything works over there in India but out here in the U.S. with alot of GSM carriers big and small i would think it won't work for all of them.
[Sprint LG G2] rombreaker:
Got it working. The method I used was a bit different from what I've seen in this thread. Flashed CM11. Mod still works. No LTE though I'm in range. HSPA+ steady.
[Sprint LG G2] msknext:
If the phone supports the frequency you need, it will work.

So everything works here. On your US network, it may not be same (for 3g, LTE etc) as each operator may have different frequency. Check the frequency and see if the device indeed can support that.
[Sprint LG G2] bxplaya:
Thanks I'll see what will work and what doesn't i will try different carriers sim cards one question i would need to edit the APN to those carriers to make everything work like MMS and LTE if it supports it?
[Sprint LG G2] plutarco74:
Hi, you leave stock kernel or install a custom (what?) ?
[Sprint LG G2] msknext:
Yup. You need to set the APN (That's what I did). But you don't need any software to do that. APN settings are available under Mobile Networks.

I did not change the kernel. Its the stock kernel.
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
ZV8 4.2.2
[Sprint LG G2] juggamonkey:
So can anyone confirm this works with at&t ?
[Sprint LG G2] alexdanaci:
Will this method work on D3rp g2 rom? i just need it for international, not domestic.

Also if it does work, do i have to replace all my contacts' phone numbers with a 0 infront of it? thank you guys.
[Sprint LG G2] plutarco74:
Someone have tested this method ?
[Sprint LG G2] ferrojasaguilar:
I tried this and my phone hangs a "activating" screen.... tried 2 times now....
[Sprint LG G2] varunrs:
Not to sound disrespectful or anything, but it is a well known fact that usually everything works on CM/AOKP ROMs. The reason behind that is that those ROMs are based on vanilla android and thus free from any software limitations the carriers put in their ROMs. The main purpose of this thread was to try and find a way to unlock the phones and still retain the LG UI and features and also because CM/AOKP ROMs can be buggy. Same is true for nearly every Sprint phone. For example, I can't use Wi-Fi tethering on my Sprint HTC One(unless previously activated) on GSM when using stock firmware whereas every option opens up and is usable on CM11 for the same phone.
[Sprint LG G2] CapitanFantasma:
It worked but the NFC not there is any fix to repair??? :confused:
[Sprint LG G2] plutarco74:
which rom you have installed?
[Sprint LG G2] Animalityy:
fm radio

I found that FM Radio not working on T-Mobile ROM too. After several hours of research i win bootloop with "Spirit2" fm radio application from 4pda. On native Sprint Rom we can download "NEXTRADIO" app, that works.
[Sprint LG G2] daboss_50:
lgg2 sprint

Hello! I have an LG G2 FROM SPRINT. I WANNA USE IT ON VERIZON. I DIDNT REALLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO UNLOCK IT AND I REALLY NEED HELP! COULD YOU OR SOMEONE SEND ME STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS. SOME THAT I COULD UNDERSTAND LOL PLEASE HELP!
[Sprint LG G2] mjskraju:
Using Sprint phones on Verizon needs flashing the phone, couple of build.prop edits(which people are using to use this phone on GSM networks) wouldn't do any thing. So, seek the services of flasher & get your phone flashed to Verizon(if at all possible). Even after flashing I don't think you will be able to use to its full potential as Verizon uses a completely different 4G frequencies to the one used by Sprint.
[Sprint LG G2] younggunner:
NFC issue

THE NFC ISSUE IS A KNOWN ISSUE

No fix at the moment

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would your instructions work the same for cm ports justin? or should i use a cm11 ls980 files and just swap them over the same with a d801 cm build?:cowboy:
[Sprint LG G2] ferrojasaguilar:
Finally did it with Justin's Rom. Everything working perfect atm.

Sent from my LG Flex
[Sprint LG G2] abatoir:
Hi guys I'm using the build.prop g2 unlock mod. On stuck rom and this morning I got an update from sprint say vz7_01 to vz8_13! Should I accept this upgrade? Or should I ignore it?
[Sprint LG G2] Dark Obsessions:
would you answer plz

i have a LS980 bad ESN Account still tied to phone ,does this method will make it work in gsm overseas networks ? like in Europe ? please answer me folks :confused:
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
I read somewhere I think in this thread that bad ESN are only blocked in USA. Double check though.
[Sprint LG G2] TaDoey:
That would be me :D

But yeah, I bought a bad ESN phone on eBay and I tried all the ways to unlock it. When I brought it into metropcs to have it activated they checked the imei and they said it was stolen. Once you have a bad imei or ESN you can't do anything about it except use it international. At least that's what the sales clerk said.

Edit: I should add that you legally can't do anything about. You could change the imei and esn, but that's illegal in the United States. Don't know if its illegal in other countries though. If you do get a bad ESN phone and it still doesn't work internationally I cannot be held liable for you wasting your money. I have found an alternative to using my g2 as a phone though and tbh it's cheaper than actually using a carrier.
[Sprint LG G2] ferrojasaguilar:
I'm in the same boat. Have that annoying update icon on the top and don't know if I should go ahead with the update or not, since I'm using Justin's T-Mobile Rom...

Sent from my LG Flex
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
If you are rooted and have different apps than stock then do not update.

Same for you, you are rooted, you will get stuck in bootloop if you try to update. Sometimes even brick.
[Sprint LG G2] younggunner:
update notification issue

ferro read... read... read that was already covered in the pages.

long press the update, go to app details / info

uncheck show notifcation. close - profit.
[Sprint LG G2] ferrojasaguilar:
Thanks! Almost did it, would have a lovely brick now lol. I removed the notification now!

Sent from my LG Flex
[Sprint LG G2] plutarco74:
+1
[Sprint LG G2] juggamonkey:
My lg g2 has a bad ESN and Im able to use a activated att go phone Sim just fine with Justin rom
[Sprint LG G2] Jayanth.M.P:
If somebody with a official sprint unlock posts their Rom dump here then we can find a way to fix the wifi and nfc issues....

Also [MENTION=4194641]Justin[/MENTION] [MENTION=240122]varun[/MENTION]

Do you guys know what will happen if we flash a D802 Rom on this with furnace Kernel ? Will it work (GSM only ofcourse) or will it lead to a hard or soft brick ?
[Sprint LG G2] jorgeaoc:
B802 ROM Progress

Hi, My progress is:

ROM D802 (PowerUser Edition V1.2).

All works (GPS, WIFI, Tethering, Camera, Bluetooth), only have problems with NFC.

Plus FM Radio.

LTE no test, calls and data works fine.

Observations:

In LS-980 ROM WIFI tethering not work (My experience).

With furnace Kernel and D802 ROM the camera dont work (Rebooting).

RAYGLOBE ROM is beautiful but unstable (Unselected options in menu, have aroma installer).

LG G2 Sprint use nxp NFC chip and all others G2 variants have broadcom.

I Tested all G2 Radios (802/803,etc), only att no reboot the phone.

In all, 26 softbricks :), is true.

Ok, this is my experience.
[Sprint LG G2] Alexandercat:
i have the justin sprint tmobile, everything works fine but i can't receive and send sms, the sms app crash :\
[Sprint LG G2] Jayanth.M.P:
[MENTION=5220809]jorgeaoc[/MENTION] dude....RESPECT!!!

Nice to know....NFCis not very extensively used feature...so only nfc broken is OK I suppose.

I will start experimenting too...
[Sprint LG G2] plutarco74:
What kind of problem ?

What to select ?
[Sprint LG G2] arpit.trivedi:
how do u set for AT&T caz i m not getting any luck with that app how do u edit the apn
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
My area GSM coverage is bad, thats why I get 1 or 2 bars. Checked going out for full signal, same thing, no crash. I did a cache wipe when SYSTEM UI crashed. NP after that.

hiapn or Tweakker both can be used to add APN.

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Put to GSM(Auto PRL) it will work.

When I want to switch to CDMA NV I change it to CDMA(Auto PRL).
[Sprint LG G2] Hathoid:
Tried this change, still get the systemUI error. That "COM", is it global for everyone to put, or does it have to be differentiated between countries?
[Sprint LG G2] Hathoid:
I'm not exactly sure how to do that wipe thing. How did you wipe yours?
[Sprint LG G2] yansen:
COM refer to korea, should be good to be used worldwide.

or, you can stick to US for the country and change the operator to ATT or TMO
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Switch off your phone. Hold power button + volume down together till the screen shows LG logo with recovery. In recovery wipe cache.
[Sprint LG G2] Hathoid:
I did that and I'm still getting the systemUI crash, can you tell me what setting you have on the network mode?
[Sprint LG G2] Hathoid:
I'm in Brazil, would COM do it? Trying to find a solid fix so I can update the OP so people don't have to go through this.
[Sprint LG G2] :
Thank you for your help, i need this solution also, I´m in Colombia.
[Sprint LG G2] yansen:
i can confirmed that it work outside US, try it already, still may get error sometimes, so this is not a solid fix, but for sure you can use it for daily activities.