yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint LG G2] MosesTheTool:
I tried this method a million times, and searched everywhere on the net for help, so i'm posting this:

After use this method and reboot my device, the Property folder goes blank, i try viewing it with Root Explorer and Root browser, it is EMPTY.

and the phone says "no sim card..." and there is no service.

I tried switching to GSM\UMTS, nothing.

Please note that the files exist in the Property folder when I copy them with Root Explorer, only after the reboot they disappear.

I'm not sure if it has something to do with anything, but when i use Total Commander, it doesn't let me copy files to the Carrier folder or the ETC folder, so i did this with Root Explorer.

umm please help, thanks :)
[Sprint LG G2] Pat123:
I had a similar problem. Copy the entire carrier folder (do not overwrite existing files). Then reboot.
[Sprint LG G2] MosesTheTool:
Thank you for your reply, I actually solved it by clicking the r/w mount button on the Root Explorer and then copied the Property files. It suddenly worked :)))

Hopefully it'll work on my next G2 as well. I was really lost.

:thumbup:
[Sprint LG G2] Peterpaulmarie:
After reboot my property folder is still blank even I change the permissions...

As well copy of hole carrier folder...
[Sprint LG G2] MosesTheTool:
After i rebooted and the method worked, i checked the Property folder and it was also blank, but the method worked.

Please try and change the status on Root Explorer to R\W (read+write) before you copy the Property folder to the Carrier folder.
[Sprint LG G2] djisia87:
what do I need to change in build.prop?
[Sprint LG G2] vijaymalhotra_2007:
Nothing

Sent from my XT907
[Sprint LG G2] jdcchora1533:
Guys, just install the omnirom that automatically unlock the GSM networks :)

Say thanks eheh

Enviado do meu LG-LS980 através de Tapatalk
[Sprint LG G2] djisia87:
anyone can confirm that OmniRom does unlock?
[Sprint LG G2] Peterpaulmarie:
The problem is the network. Dail *#*#4636#*#* and use lte\gsm\wcdma
[Sprint LG G2] Loocheg:
Hi there! Can U explain me one thing: when am replacing "property" folder and reboot it is empty again! Folder exists, but no files inside!

What's wrong and how to fix it?!)

Would be very thankful!)
[Sprint LG G2] newman_kg:
it's normal, folder is empty after reboot but unlock works fine

nothing to fix
[Sprint LG G2] Loocheg:
But if I'll change some values in this files (f.e.: "ro.cdma..."), would this changes be accepted after reboot?!
[Sprint LG G2] Reardon:
my problem is same my property folder's file gone after i am restarting my phone and checking those from totalcmd or Root Explorer ?? please help me in this problem i am unable to see full options of Hidden menu also and cannot edit ##data# settings. i know the MSL Code but it's not editable
[Sprint LG G2] irbaaz:
Why permanent

why to call it permanent because when I reflash the stock rom it again got locked........
[Sprint LG G2] vijaymalhotra_2007:
[MENTION=4204190]irbaaz[/MENTION] there were old solution for unlock has a some issues. Regarding WiFi and dialing.

So that's new solutions days permanent solution

Sent from my XT907
[Sprint LG G2] RohanM:
Well if u flash a .tot ot kdz file it will get lock again...
[Sprint LG G2] dionieins:
Hello scottdanpor, useful info, I'll try what you said.

I just bought this phone from eBay and it came on stock rom zvc (kitkat) unrooted.

So far the only thing I've successfully done on this phone was to root it using ioroot25.

I tried the permanent sim unlock method for this stock version and it didn't work.

After reading lots and lots of threads I came to the conclusion that my best attempt will be to do what you just said.

Questions:

1.- Is it safe to downgrade to zv8 from stock rooted zvc?

2.- How would be the installation process? I'm already downloading the stock zv8 huge file.

thanks a lot!

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I don't understand...

I just bought this phone and it came stock based unrooted with zvc firmware, kitkat 4.4.2

I successfully rooted the phone with ioroot25.

Then I tried the unlocking method of this thread tons of times with no success.

Should I try now putting the entire carrier folder inside of the "phone/carrier" folder?

I now this is so simple but I don't get it?! :(
[Sprint LG G2] dionieins:
I just followed this procedure and my phone won't boot anymore. It's stuck at LG logo and the led light just switch colours.

Probably this was due to the fact that I changed permissions to rw-r-r- in the entire /etc folder instead of just the apns-conf.xml file ?

The only thing I can access right now it's the stock recovery. Any chance of unbricking my phone from here? Please HELP

edit: I can also access download mode via pressing vol up while connecting usb to computer.
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
Flash Autoprime's .tot file using LG Flash tool and then re-root. Do the build.prop edit method to get data working:

ro.build.target_operator = spr

Use rom toolbox build.prop editor or something similar. You might need to enter your APN using the Tweakker app.
[Sprint LG G2] dionieins:
thank you! I'm now flashing Autoprime's .tot.

After that I'll root.

But after all that, how can I sim unlock the phone?

(I want to set the internet for gsm network)
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
Download rom toolbox from the play store, it has a build.prop editor. Look for that string I mentioned and change the value to "spr" (lower case) and reboot. It's easier than it sounds. Here's the thread about it. Changing it to OPEN will give you data but also system UI crashes.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2596175

Here's a tip, if you get this working, change it to ATT to get a 4G icon instead of a GSM spinner.

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I found a walkthrough posted by brandonbarlow, that should make it easier...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2729370

Since you are not in the US I think all you need is to edit the build.prop. But you can use his guide for reference if you get stuck on anything. It's more difficult for people in the US to unlock.
[Sprint LG G2] dionieins:
I did the build.prop editing and rebooted.

Before these changes the phone said "no sim card" and now it says "searching for service", but I've been waiting for several minutes and also rebooted the phone couple times with no luck!

Should I try now copying the property folder into the phone/carrier ?

thanks for your help
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
Did you set your APN?
[Sprint LG G2] dionieins:
I can't get into Tweakker because I get a message saying Your sim card cannot be used. Please make sure your SIM card is inserted etc.

Phone still with the icon of not having signal.

I will try to copy the proprietary folder into /phone/carrier folder and report back

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Alright I followed all the process of copying the propietary folder into carrier and my phone still can't detect the sim card either get signal.

What should I try now? Changing the rom? Downgrading to any other stock?

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so where is the thread or link to the "final" version of this unlock method?
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
Try setting your carrier to =OPEN then reboot, see if it accepts your sim. After that you can change it to spr
[Sprint LG G2] dionieins:
finally I did the autorec method for flashing twrp recovery and then I flashed official omnirom nightly for my sprint ls980.

But then my sim card didn't work either, until I found out that the zvc modem installed on my phone wasn't any good for the official omnirom, (someone said that aosp roms are meant to work with jelly bean modems only, at least for now) so I had to flash again a different modem.

So I did flash the LS980ZV7 modem, and then the sim card started to work, receiving and making calls, also I got 3g networks and all that stuff! And also sound started to work again.

So that's my story bro, now I'm pretty sure that my phone doesn't have any hardware issue..

tell me your thoughts
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
Hey glad you got it working. For me, I'm on stock zvc, I tried this permanent method and it didn't work for me, so I edited the build.prop and I got data. So could be it was a combination of the two that got it working. Maybe when you have some free time make a full backup with TWRP and try stock again if that's what you like.
[Sprint LG G2] dionieins:
Yeah that's a good idea to try, and I will as soon as I find stability issues which it's my main concern. But So far so good!
[Sprint LG G2] skandalous1:
Can someone share the stock build prop values? I am returning my handset to stock. Thanks in advance!
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
Sim Unlock for LS980 ZVC(KIT KAT)

This is the prosedure I followed to unlock my LS 980 with ZVC.

1.Install ZVC.tot

2.Root the phone with ioroot25

3.Download Root Explorer from PlayStore

4.Download SimUnlockFinal.zip and extract the files

5.Rename in : /System/app/OMADMclient.apk to OMADMclient.apk.bak

6.After that put in your's phone memory the folder Carrier and replace the folder 'Carrier' with the one that comes with the SimUnlockFinal.zip with Root Explorer (Don't do it twice if you don't see the files you have replace).Just continue to the next step.

7.Replace the apns-conf.xml in Folder /etc/ and then change the permission to Rw-r-r-

8.Delete the telephony.db in Folder /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases

Then reboot..

The only issue is that it can't read the contacts from the sim card.So make a backup.vcf on your Pc or your sd card and just restore it at the end of the procedure...

This worked for me...I am not responsible for briked devices if you do something wrong...

If this thread helped you just hit 'Thanks'.
[Sprint LG G2] Bakeo:
Hi everyone, i have to questions

1.How can i chance the GSM icon?!!

2. How can i manage to get 3G data on a 850mhz operator?
[Sprint LG G2] dionieins:
in what moment of all this procedure you put the sim card in? does it matter? according to some it does, please let me know..
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
All the time of the procedure I had the sim inside my phone...Maybe this is the problem that my phone can't read the contacts of my sim...I don't know what to say...I hope this procedure will help you...
[Sprint LG G2] dionieins:
I think I'll try what you said tonight, although I've never done the twrp backup before. I guess it should be quite easy.

By the way, if I do that backup I don't need to backup the efs folder right? what app you use for backing up efs folder anyway?

thanks!
[Sprint LG G2] victorsoft:
help me please !!!

hello , i have lg ls 980 zvc , please help me unlock , please post here all files , very thanks
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
The file you need is only simunlockfinal.zip from the first page of the thread...The root browser you have to downloaded from playstore...You don't need something else...
[Sprint LG G2] dionieins:
go to the 1st post, you'll find everything in there
[Sprint LG G2] zukko:
did it :)

had problem telephony app was crashing constantly.

wiped it and it worked :)

THANKS A LOT !!!
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
Worked

Confirmed Worked!! i´m runnning 4G in El Salvador....

PD: Totalcomander does not work for me, i used root explorer to copy & replace archives

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The icon H+ only show in ZV7 & ZV8

in ZVA only show GSM icon but 4G still running fast! if you interesting show icon H+ , Revert to stock ZV7 or ZV8 and works! :laugh:
[Sprint LG G2] siemensfun1:
data conection problem after unlocking

hello, i have problem after unlocking Sprint LG G2 LS980

i unlock using this method

it works great on GSM/UMTS mode outside USA

but i have problem i can not conect usin phones internet

i have no data conection.

please can someone help me what to do?

is there any fil to fix this problem?

or is there any ROM with Data Conection?

thanks
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
If you are on 4.4, use root explorer to replace the carrier folder. Don't replace the apn-conf.XML file. Delete telephony. DB file as mentioned in OP.
[Sprint LG G2] victorsoft:
not work in 4.4.2 kk

not work in 4.4.2 kk

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This is the prosedure I followed to unlock my LS 980 with ZVC.

1.Install ZVC.tot

2.Root the phone with ioroot25

3.Download Root Browser from PlayStore

4.Download SimUnlockFinal.zip and extract the files

5.Rename in : /System/app/OMADMclient.apk to OMADMclient.apk.bak

6.After that put in your's phone memory the folder Carrier and replace the folder 'Carrier' with the one that comes with the SimUnlockFinal.zip with Root Browser (Don't do it twice if you don't see the files you have replace).Just continue to the next step.

7.Replace the apns-conf.xml in Folder /etc/ and then change the permission to Rw-r-r-

8.Delete the telephony.db in Folder /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases

Then reboot..

The only issue is that it can't read the contacts from the sim card.So make a backup.vcf on your Pc or your sd card and just restore it at the end of the procedure...

This worked for me...I am not responsible for briked devices if you do something wrong...

I hope this will help you...:fingers-crossed::laugh:

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the procedure worked, and detect my sim card but I can not make that catch signal

I am in Guatemala and am using a sim claro

mcc 704 mnc 01 apn CLEAR INTERNET, internet.ideasclaro,

please help do you perhaps have to modify the apn with clear parameters Guatemala
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
My friend I am glad this procedure worked for you but I don't understand what you mean when you are saying you want to catch signal...Be more specific please...
[Sprint LG G2] RohanM:
to avoid all the above hassle, just flash 4.2.2 .tot & follow old peocedure, then take OTA... Simple... :cowboy:
[Sprint LG G2] pavelbures:
UMTS

How to switch to UMTS? I am in UMTS 2100 covered area, I selected GSM/UMTS mode in the menu, but I still have EDGE only. Another phones with the same carrier have UMTS on full signal.
[Sprint LG G2] bredless:
Bought this device on ebay. Have stock ZVC rom. Root it, but can't unlock, using the steps from this topic. What should i do?
[Sprint LG G2] 4ringsa6:
Have you changed build prop?
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
Did you saw the steps from my posted reply?If you didn't,see here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2655133&page=51
[Sprint LG G2] bredless:
Nope.

I have a solution for myself.

I use:

Stock Rom KitKat ZVC + Root

Root explorer

And archive SimUnlock from this topic.

I pulled the sim card from the phone.

Then i rename OMADMclient.apk to OMADMclient.apk.bak

DO all steps from this thread and then reboot. After reboot i turned it off, then insert SIM card and turn on the phone.

Now i have unlock and everything great:good:
[Sprint LG G2] ejlmd:
What carrier did you switch to? Is this working for domestic (USA) GSM?
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
Does it read your sim contacts or you made a backup.vcf and then you restored it.
[Sprint LG G2] bredless:
I live in Russia, so i switch to MTS. Idk anything about domestic GSM.

Really sorry, but idk. Never used simcard contacts, all my contacs stored in Google. I synchronize them with any device and everything is OK.
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
Ok friend,just from curiosity I am asking...Was my posted reply helpful for you?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Every thing is correct, except for apn-conf.XML file. On 4.4.2 you do not need to delete it. Do repeat the whole procedure again but don't delete or replace apn file.

Also remember that once rebooted it takes a minute to get signal the first time.
[Sprint LG G2] resquedaz:
help with unlocking

i did follow the steps on this post and is not working for me, it does not detect my sim card and i notice that when i copied Folder property to /carrier it does it ok, but when i reboot the phone the forder property that i moved or copied it is empty,! heip please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:confused:
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
WHILE ASKING A QUESTION PLEASE MENTION YOUR PHONE INFO.

Android version. It's easier for all to answer your query.

If you are on 4.4.2 you need to REPLACE the whole carrier folder. Don't worry about property being empty, those values are transfer into a .prop file. You should not delete or replace the apn-conf.xml file.

Delete only telephony.db file as mentioned in the OP.
[Sprint LG G2] ejlmd:
On Republic Wireless XT1049, rooted stock 4.4.2 (ZVC) with unlocked bootloader, will I need to manually edit build.prop after replacing carrier folder in order to use T-Mobile (USA)?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Give it a shot. Not sure as i'm in India
[Sprint LG G2] resquedaz:
my bad, you are right, I followed this steps and it worked thanks a lot:laugh:
[Sprint LG G2] resquedaz:
is there a way to chance the icon gsm to 4g or 3g? because when i am using data i get gsm icon
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
Link? Sounds a bit sketchy.

Change ro.build.target_operator in build.prop to ATT for 4G icon. TMO works as well for a smaller one.
[Sprint LG G2] bobgeneric:
LG G2 32GB Unlocked Worldwide & Rooted Smartphone Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
That's not stock, has Rayglobe Flex... and that's definitely an LS980 back cover. Means something happened:

1-The back of a D802 was replaced with an LS980 back cover (unlikely)

2-The phone was modified to look like D802 and a D802 rom installed on a LS980 phone <-Not good!

Honestly, I think the phone is an LS980. If the phone has been modified to appear like D802 and it's an LS980 you won't be able to use LG Flash tool to load a .tot, it will fail. That will cause a world of pain. I would steer clear of this one, it's risky.

"Yes it will, it's setup as a d802 and its global" Indeed it is, an LS980 SETUP as a D802.

If you care to take the time, loooks like 1 or 2 users got that rom working on their LS980, you could PM them:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2590613&highlight=ls980&page=179

See Peterpaulmarie Post#1786
[Sprint LG G2] resquedaz:
can you tell me how to do that since iam a totally nov, or where to fide those files
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
Yup just download Rom toolbox or build.prop editor, both by JRummy in the play store. Way easier than editing the file through terminal. Just scroll down till you find that entry.
[Sprint LG G2] mkhan231:
Will it still be unlocked if I flash Cyanogenmod on it?
[Sprint LG G2] rekamyenom:
Does this work on the LG G Flex?
[Sprint LG G2] siggey:
Reported working
[Sprint LG G2] rekamyenom:
Can't seem to get it to work on a Sprint LG-LS995 Android 4.4.2

Trying to get it so I can use a T-Mobile Card in it. Doesn't even recognize that there is a card in it when I put one in. got an x where the signal bars are and an x in front of a sim card icon to the left of the signal bars. Have followed instructions to a tee 3 times to no avail. Am I missing a magic switch? Do I need to downgrade to 4.3?

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Does this apply For the Sprint version LG G Flex LG-LS995 on 4.4.2 and if so where does one get the carrier folder to replace it with? I have the property folder already...

UPDATE: Replaced the carrier folder Changed permissions etc, still to no avail.....

No More Sprint Boot Screen, Roaming Menu gone..... Definitely changes, but still does not recognize SIM card I may have to revery back to 4.2.2 ??!!??
[Sprint LG G2] 12manytimes:
RE: LS995

^^^^ +1 have an LS995 trying to use on T-Mobile already tried downgrading to 4.2.2 and still no signal.
[Sprint LG G2] 4ringsa6:
Read thr guide to use with tmobile. You have to adjust build prop settings for a signal.
[Sprint LG G2] simsnet71:
If anyone can offer some further help I would be grateful. I'm a AT&T user bought the LS-980 sprint G2 to use this method for unlock. Coulfnt get the phone to connect recognize my SIM card on ZVC so I downgraded to ZVA 4.2.2

Still won't connect . The telephony data base comes back. Won't let Me create apn. ??????
[Sprint LG G2] vijaymalhotra_2007:
Telephony.db is comeback thats not a problems
[Sprint LG G2] elmy2424:
have you tried doing the steps with a root explorer??

if not you can go ahead and download this one View attachment 2784899 and try .
[Sprint LG G2] Valicore:
This question is semi related, and as I know pvinodnayak has experience with CDMA maybe he can help me:

Is there any way to use the phone with a RUIM card, aka CDMA sim card? I'm going to China and it would be super convenient if I could. Thanks!
[Sprint LG G2] keepah:
LS980

Installed Kitkat tot.

Rooted with ioroot25.

Installed root browser.

Deleted all sub directories inside carrier folder (carrier folder is now empty).

Copied the whole carrier folder (file/sub directories) from ls980simunlockfinal.

Deleted telephony.db

Reboot.

Now with a sim in the phone i constantly get this message :

"Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped"

Thanks for your help
[Sprint LG G2] elmy2424:
I dont know exactly how but i solved that problem this way:

Is slightly hard to do with the error always popping up on the screen but you can do it.

Dont even know if the first step below is needed

1-) Go to superuser app and look for "full unroot" option in the settings menu (is one of the last options)>> hit it>> hit accept >> once the app close , restart the g2

2-) Do a factory reset...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ogBvzbPikc
[Sprint LG G2] keepah:
ok I did the "full unroot" and then I tried to do the factory reset from android menu but couldn't with this crazy error message keeping pop up.

I then tried with the power and down volume buttons, I didn't get the same menu as in the video you posted but I got into this menu :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiXmbAhVQkE

Did a "wipe date/factory reset"

But I still got the error constantly popping

"Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped"

:crying:
[Sprint LG G2] patriky:
Try dalvik wipe also !
[Sprint LG G2] Bonkurei:
i think the only remedy is to return to stock http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
[Sprint LG G2] keepah:
dalvik wipe didn't work but return to stock worked ! Thanks much guys !

Flashed to stock tot (zva),

applied permanent sim unlock,

took the zvc ota
[Sprint LG G2] jsergan:
Yo need to use DFS tool (or any tool that work with CDMA phones) and change RUIM Config to RUIM only.

But, to do that you need your SPC code, use in dialer ##443336772# (not working on ZVC)
[Sprint LG G2] liquidini:
So its possible to buy a bad esn lg g2 sprint from the US and use it in europe?
[Sprint LG G2] Bonkurei:
yes its possible
[Sprint LG G2] liquidini:
full LTE or only 3g?
[Sprint LG G2] Bonkurei:
I dont know about LTE, but i guess u can check what is the frequency your operator using in here

LG G2 use these frequency for LTE : 800 (band 20), 850 (band 5), 900 (band 8), 1800 (band 3), 2100 (band 1), 2600 (band 7) MHz
[Sprint LG G2] nukeman239:
For people with "Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped" error message. Just rename the OmaDmclient.apk to .apk.bak as mentioned in the OP with ES File explorer in root access. Worked for me.
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
use this OP, read the entire post to change the GSM Icon to 4G Icon or Downgrade to 4.2.2 ZV7 & ZV8 to get H+ Icon :laugh:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2729370