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[Sprint LG G2] dani_cord:
Hi, I have one Sprint Lg G2. I'm from Europe and I have tried without success to make it work with the mobile network (vodafone spain). I followed this tutorial.

Happens is (after completing all the steps of the OP):

1. Turn on mobile and introduce the pin because you ask me. ...cause for joy, but...

2. Inmediately I get the icon (and the home screen) that says "No SIM Card"!. To test, I have saved contacts on your SIM card from another phone. Not appear anywhere in the Lg G2 LS980. So I think it isn´t because my operator denied, I think is something wrong with the phone.

The IMEI is fine. I've checked here: http://support.vodafone.com.au/articles/FAQ/How-to-check-if-a-phone-has-been-reported-lost-or-stolen and said me: "Your IMEI Number is currently unblocked." :good:

More details.

Android version: 4.2.2

Baseband version: M8974A-AAAANAZM-2.0.20018

Kernel version: 3.4.0

Build number: JDQ39B

Software version: LS980ZVA

I have ROOT, drivers. I haven't CWR (yes I have the stock recovery).
[Sprint LG G2] Pat123:
Been facing problems using GSM unlock on AOSP. It works fine on Stock based ROMs. Both Mahdi and PA do not allow me to connect to GSM. I can see the signal bars but can't make or receive calls. Anyone who uses the latest Mahdi/PA with GSM on LS980?
[Sprint LG G2] amcferrin90:
I use Cloudy and had that problem once. I set RO.BUILD.TARGET.OPR to OPEN.

Works ok for ATT.
[Sprint LG G2] Hathoid:
What baseband are you in?
[Sprint LG G2] Hathoid:
Question, will this trick work on G3 rom? Thinking about getting it, but if it doesnt allow GSM unlock then I'd rather stick to stock 4.4.2
[Sprint LG G2] siggey:
if you are already unlock then on g3 rom you will be unlock

Sent from an LS-980 GSM unlocked
[Sprint LG G2] patriky:
Flash cloudyfa rom u should be fine after !
[Sprint LG G2] toankt:
This really works for me, no problems at all!
[Sprint LG G2] Valicore:
I am trying to use this method with a China Telecom RUIM, but I just get the 'no SIM card' message when I try to use it. When I use the build.prop method I can use voice and SMS but no data (it seems to be trying to connect to some APN) - I have ZVC installed. Can you offer me any advice? Will this permanent unlock method also allow the phone to recognize RUIMs? What can I try to get data working with my RUIM?

Thank you!
[Sprint LG G2] dani_cord:
I have flash the CloudyG3 1.0 and Roaming not work, this go force close. Also I do this tutorial and not work. Do not even ask me the PIN code. Also, the screen work poor, it only looks good for the first time going on, because after not shown well.

:confused:
[Sprint LG G2] patriky:
Try to flash Cloudyflex and tell me how is work
[Sprint LG G2] dani_cord:
Right now I solved the problem with the screen. In this link is the solution:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2754167

Now I still have the missing the SIM, because CloudyFlex 2.4 does not even ask me the PIN, and CloudyG3 either. I followed this tutorial to no avail. I do not know what else to do!

Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] vijaymalhotra_2007:
Ruim Data Not Work in ZVC only zv7 zv8 and zva work data with ruim.

Flash .tot of zva and try.

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@valicore and also make it to use it with ruim using dfs
[Sprint LG G2] keepah:
"Delete File telephony.db and mmssms.db in Folder /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases"

I don't remember deleting mmssms.db was mentioned before ? Deleting this file allows mms ?

Thanks
[Sprint LG G2] ysabxe:
read all instructions... :)
[Sprint LG G2] ysabxe:
Everybody asking))) Nobody donating))) Truth of life...
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Revert back to complete stock zv7 or zv8, enable debug, root and then do this unlock. Everything should work with any problems.

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3g and 1x for cdma , here in this shows H+ and E respectively.
[Sprint LG G2] coc014:
sorry i don't understand, what do you mean ?

edit : (what is "3g and 1x", do you have working H+ and edge icons or.. ?)
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
When using CDMA mode you get the 3G and 1x icon, for GSM it will show H+(hi speed) and E(Edge) respectively.
[Sprint LG G2] coc014:
ok thanks, i'll try to dig in the settings

edit : no luck, still gsm icon. Not very important but i'd like to fix it.

My current settings :

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2014/08/1392996056-screenshot-2014-02-21-16-18-42-1.png

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2014/08/1392996059-screenshot-2014-02-21-16-18-55-1.png

i've tried many things, i don't know why it doesn't show the real icons... Do you think that i can edit the build.prop to change ro.build.target_operator=SPR to another ? i've also found where the icons are , it's in LGsystemui.apk, i maybe can edit this too...
[Sprint LG G2] vulpine77:
Just to confirm this does not work with US carriers, and there is not an unlock yet for US carriers (tmo, att, Cellcom.. Ect) ?
[Sprint LG G2] htc fan89:
so, with this we can flash non LG roms, and we still can use it with GSM carriers?
[Sprint LG G2] Fuse1:
I think so
[Sprint LG G2] coc014:
i've tested the method to enable mms, it doesn't work (page 3 or 4). The play store downloads via mobile data doesn't work too (wtf) . i've managed to get normal data icons but just for 2seconds, the gsm icon is back now... :mad:

so this way to unlock works but not fully for me.
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
SMS works but not MMS?
[Sprint LG G2] coc014:
yes, i receive mms notification but i can't download it. (i never use mms usually but sometimes i receive one )
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
Hm, it's downloading for me. Is your data working good at the same time? If you got a notification your MMS APN settings are good. The download will use your data plan.
[Sprint LG G2] coc014:
i'm on maybe the worst carreer in france, but normally (on my htc one (sprint gsm unlocked too) ) youtube / play store in 3g is fine. Is your mms working ?
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
Yeah, I tested by sending a picture to myself, which wouldn't even send until I changed those hidden settings. Then it sent and received again, and I could see the GSM icon spinning when it was downloading. I'm on HSPA+ here, not LTE.
[Sprint LG G2] coc014:
i can retry maybe but can you send me a screenshot of your internet configuration (under "roaming" in the settings app) ? i think i've done something wrong.
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
I don't have roaming option. I did the build.prop edit and activated my phone, then I did this mod but I didn't revert my build.prop edit, so it still says "spr". I think I have to revert that to get the roaming options I'm not sure. Everything works so I'm afraid to mess with anything now, lol
[Sprint LG G2] abatoir:
tc

hey guys my tc is in some kinda weird language! does anyone know how i can get it to english?
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
I don't think you can. It really only matters for the right click menus. Use drag and drop instead. For a couple dialogs I just assumed it was the same as standard windows (Option on the far left tends to be "replace" or whatever). Seemed to do the trick :p
[Sprint LG G2] ceyo14:
There is a folder with the languages. Erase all russian files and retry. It worked for me.
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
I should add that I NEVER got the H+ icon, only GSM, but I did a speed test and my speeds are the same I get with other phones so I don't worry about it.
[Sprint LG G2] coc014:
ok ! i'll stay with this i think, i've bought the phone to sell it to a friend so it's "not my problem", i think he doesn"t use mms too :p
[Sprint LG G2] keepah:
Thanks for the nice tutorial ysabxe

i'm sorry i don't have paypal but your work is really (!) appreciated
[Sprint LG G2] dani_cord:
I quote me.

My SIM card is in Spain. Help me please!

I followed the tutorial being in ZVA, and not work. Although G2 requested the PIN itself, It had said not "SIM Card inserted".
[Sprint LG G2] dani_cord:
:good::good::good::good::good:

Work!! Thanks!
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
Thank you my friend...If you also want your phone. to read your sim contacts,download Rom toolbox from playstore and change from built.prop, ro.build.target_operator from SPR to spr,save it and reboot your device...
[Sprint LG G2] dani_cord:
very, very thanks, great man :D
[Sprint LG G2] Panagiotisgate13:
You're welcome my friend....Have a nice day...
[Sprint LG G2] elmy2424:
anyone can confirm working on g flex?
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
i just use this method but the roaming part on settings dissapear so i cant set the apn for my carrier
[Sprint LG G2] MakisPgr:
I've done the whole process several times, the LS980 device is connected properly to the network operator, outgoing and incoming calls normally, but has no Internet, sms, mms via mobile phone provider, I've put the "carrier" and the "apns-conf.xml" from the OP, the process of copying/pasting the did with root explorer.

Any other ideas to try?

Also thank you for all the valuable information and Panagiotisgate13 for the valuable help of.
[Sprint LG G2] jeetash:
alternative?!

hi guys ... bought a locked phone off ebay (zvc) and tried several steps here to unlock it ... altough roaming settings did unlock and i could latch on to a network .. i couldnt make calls ... and the icon with the sim and red cross didnt go away .. i guess i did a few things wrong like delete an extra file in the telephony folder ... and did copy the apns.conf file altough some users have said not to ...

now the only option that seemed left was to flash stock zvc or zv8 and start again...

upon reading the forums somemore i came across the below rom that claimed to unlock gsm including US gsm networks .. i installed a recovery and flashed it and voila everything works ... fully unlocked and its now a g3 stock rom with knock code and everything :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2775238

hope this helps some users here struggling with the unlock ...

thanks to OP and [MENTION=4487409]pvinodnayak[/MENTION] for all the helpful messages posted here
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
Please read the OP!!!! Lee bien las instrucciones en el primer post... no uses el TotalCommander...usa esta app para copiar y pegar los archivos del primer post!!!

http://www57.zippyshare.com/v/22598666/file.html

y veras como todo funciona si te dice que es solo de lectura dale Montar R/O para que te deje pegar y reemplazar

read the entire post!!!!!

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this makes me laugh so much when I read.... what's your paypal????:cowboy:
[Sprint LG G2] ysabxe:
<<<---------------------:good:
[Sprint LG G2] PowSniffer0110:
What US GSM carrier are you using?? I want to try this and try on T-Mobile

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Do you have 3G and or 4G/LTE
[Sprint LG G2] DroidRazrNy:
so is this working in USA

Ok so I'm confused, is this working in the us? And does anyone have it on straight talk?
[Sprint LG G2] evilboygenius:
any solutions for tethering in 4.4.2? I tried downgrading aboot using autorec app and copying this carrier folder. But it didnt work.
[Sprint LG G2] LiquidPlatinum:
Can someone explain everything that works and everything that doesn't if I were to use T-Mobile in the US?
[Sprint LG G2] Libyan Man:
Hey guys !

I'm facing a real issue unlocking my device after ZVC update , I've tried this method before and it was just perfect on ZVA , now i can't get my SIM working i've tried updating over OTA , Flash tool however no result , the real problem that i felt it that " carrier " folder fails to copy via Total Commander or Root Browser !

so I have to downgrade every time i make's a try !

what can i do for that is there any other files for KK update ?
[Sprint LG G2] Chairmansaab:
Will this work on international LG G2 D802 ? I read that international LG D802 factory unlocked but mine is permanently locked and cannot even put unlock code. I bought i from ebay.in , Does this solution works for International LG G2 D802 ?
[Sprint LG G2] salim1001:
[MENTION=5231057]Libyan Man[/MENTION]

I am also a newbie in Android however i tried and things worked out for me.

After installing kitkat rom through lg flash tool..did an ioroot25...installed root browser and did the steps mentioned. It did not work at first but redid the steps again as mentioned, rebooted and there you go..it worked!

Please stick to the steps mentioned and it will work!

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@chairmansaab

I think it should work on all variants of LG G2.

Share the results once tried!
[Sprint LG G2] Chairmansaab:
[MENTION=869347]salim1001[/MENTION] i don't thinl D802 has carrier folder. More mine isn't sprint but global version.
[Sprint LG G2] salim1001:
[MENTION=4401529]Chairmansaab[/MENTION]

Did you install root browser app from play store and navigate to check if the folder is there or not?
[Sprint LG G2] Chairmansaab:
Yes i did. But i'm not rootes but it shows most folder (i know sometimes folder are empty when not rooted)

IMO Only phone tHose are sold by Carrier themselves have this folder. So i don't want to root knowing there wouldn't be any carrier folder inside G2
[Sprint LG G2] yearziro:
Solved issue
[Sprint LG G2] Libyan Man:
[MENTION=869347]salim1001[/MENTION]

I've already tried many times however no result , simply what I couldn't done from first time on KK i can just done it from the first time on JB !
[Sprint LG G2] Libyan Man:
any solution for this issue ? " the method not working on KK ZVC update !"
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
I have one on zvc and Is working as it should on gsm
[Sprint LG G2] yearziro:
Is there any reason why I can edit or switch APNS (from the menu) after unlocking???
[Sprint LG G2] MrSaba:
will be good if you return in old Moto X thread there is much more activity and if you can help with sprint moto x
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
Octoplus box is your solution for unlock this model ;)

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use this APP to Copy and Replace "carrier" folder, and the press the button "Mount/RO" in order to work

[CODE]http://www57.zippyshare.com/v/22598666/file.html

[/CODE]
[Sprint LG G2] akshitgupta95:
Does it work on lg g flex?

Will this method work on Lg G Flex LS-995 running android 4.4.2?
[Sprint LG G2] jimenezboy:
Hello guys, I thought I would contribute to this post..! This unlock method worked on my first attempt. I am on Android 4.4.2 (ZVC). I used ioRoot to root my phone and then installed Root Explorer on my phone; with which I used to replace (and/modify) the files in the Carrier, etc, data folders. Afterwards I restarted my phone and it registered on Safaricom (am in Kenya by the way).

PS: I had to add Safaricom's MCC details (639-02) onto the apns-conf.xml file contained at the start of this post as it isn't there.
[Sprint LG G2] danieldp1990:
I could unlock the phone, but I was not able to replace the apn-conf.xml can any 1 help me on that?
[Sprint LG G2] Libyan Man:
thanx for your help bro , however , still no result even with Root explorer ! I've tried coping by hole folder , folders , files noway !

i mean it seems like i can't modify this section of system the folder looks like has been copied when i restart the device it turns again to the original folder ! carries folder doesn't stick !

am really upset i can't use my sim !
[Sprint LG G2] henrique.h12:
Thanks man, it works great but i have an issue, after unlock i lost my wifi 5,8GHZ on this phone.

Any way to get it back?

Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] salim1001:
[MENTION=5231057]Libyan Man[/MENTION]

I too was unable to paste the apn file as it kept saying pasting failed so i deleted the original apn file and then copied and pasted the apn file that came in the download and it allowed me to paste. I used root browser

Hope this helps!
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
press button "Mount/RW" the button change a "Mount/RO" is this order copy the files, seems only read/system
[Sprint LG G2] Libyan Man:
I've already done that I tired to copy in every conditions but no result , actually if you are coping in R/O root explorer will ask you to change the mode to R/W and am accepting that but now way ! copy is apparently done but after restart it turns back to original carrier folder !

I've also tried to methods for rooting !

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well am not looking for APN and yeah I know this trick , I tried it a lot of times however no result too , the problem is with ZVC update .
[Sprint LG G2] danieldp1990:
I was using ES file, but when i was goin to delet the apn i couldnt.... il try root again and do it with root explorer.

BTW how do you see if your wiwi is 5.8?
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
seems the is not rooted!!!! download this fastboot and ADB tools

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmSWh6NGJmSE1BUWc/edit?usp=sharing

after this create folder in Disk C: folder called "fastboot" download this ioroot

http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/ioroot/ioroot25r1.zip

and decompressed ioroot inside the folder called "fastboot" followed after run the root.bat and root properly the phone, followed this copy de folder called "carrier" & apns-conf to sdcard in the phone, followed this copy rootexplorer and install this app, continued copy & and replace all the folder located in folder "carrier" and paste in the folder called "carrier" root in the phone

PD: if that will not work, back fully stock ZV7 or ZVC and try again, i probed in many LS980 Sprint it will work like a charm!! Cheers from El Salvador

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Unlock works like a charm in ZVC update!!!! please read de OP and followed this instructions!!! :mad:
[Sprint LG G2] Libyan Man:
Thanx for your great replay dud , but still no result I've tried your steps and other steps and I'm not newbie Android I've rooted the device every time correctly with different methods , and also i could just simply done that on ZVA !!!

Root is working well , only when I came to that folder to edit it , it starts to make me angry like when i try to delete it says " carrier access denied " even it's a R/W , anyway thanx again am going to sell ,this crap :D
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
try in app in button "Mount/R/W" click in this an change to "Mount/R/O" an work like a charm... sounds like you sometimes wrong... try again
[Sprint LG G2] Libyan Man:
Man I did that !!! I swear and I've tried many times ! no way folders aren't able to be edit !:eek:
[Sprint LG G2] elmy2424:
Hey guys, what if i dont remove the .bat on the bloat before accept OTA,???will this brick my G FLEX/2 or it wont take the OTA?
[Sprint LG G2] zukko:
install busybox and then try again :)

this helped me
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
you reiceived crash apps continuesly after update OTA
[Sprint LG G2] ERAUguy:
Seems like lots of confusing, conflicting information is going around in this thread. Will this method work on US GSM bands? In other words, will I be able to use T Mobile in the US?
[Sprint LG G2] Bakeo:
How can i flash the radio from the Lg Vs980 to this?
[Sprint LG G2] danieldp1990:
I still cant unlock my G2 on KK.... :(( when I try to copy the carrier , apn, etc they just dont copy on the phone..... I dont know what is happening , any help pls?
[Sprint LG G2] MosesTheTool:
I am on 4.4.2, and i received an OTA today, all i need to do is remove .bak? No need to unroot??

Thanks
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Unroot using superuser app. Revert back any changes you have made. .bak to .apk & restore any system apps that are deleted. Build.prop has to.be stock state.

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For KK use root explorer to replace files as mentioned the OP, DO NOT REPLACE apn-conf.xml file finally only delete the telephony.db file. Total Commander does not work on KK.
[Sprint LG G2] danieldp1990:
ohh ok ok il try that in a sec :) but to root KK you used ioroot? wich version?
[Sprint LG G2] danieldp1990:
when I copy the carrier folder and restart the phone it says, com.android.phone has stopped.
[Sprint LG G2] salim1001:
Try redoing the steps. I had similar issues and i deleted the carrier folder and added it back again using root browser.
[Sprint LG G2] danieldp1990:
I'm on it .. lets see

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wow same problem, but then i delet the carrier folder and now its unlock... there are no files on carrier folder now and no error... do I have to still copy does files ?
[Sprint LG G2] salim1001:
Now try coping the files one by one and pasting it. delete the files as mentioned by OP.

Restart and keep your finger crossed :)
[Sprint LG G2] danieldp1990:
but when I copy the carrier files then same error happens.... :S

Ok, i flash back the ZVA the unlock it, and apply the OTA update to ZVC and then to ZVD now it works great.
[Sprint LG G2] MosesTheTool:
How about the CARRIER and PROPERTY folder i replaced to get simunlock, do i need to restore the old ones for the OTA?
[Sprint LG G2] mocoyombiflash:
I lost lte sprint doing this and mmmessaing app is stop working fore closes
[Sprint LG G2] danieldp1990:
how to know if my ls980 is working with 4G LTE?
[Sprint LG G2] siggey:
speedtest?
[Sprint LG G2] danieldp1990:
there is no icon or something?
[Sprint LG G2] vijaymalhotra_2007:
Download from play store
[Sprint LG G2] ghettowar04:
I can get it recognize the sim gsm card in sprint g2
[Sprint LG G2] MrSaba:
Hello I receive software update can I update my phone or I lose unlock after it ?
[Sprint LG G2] Blstrmstr:
Engadget Article

Wonder how this would affect our Sprint devices..
[Sprint LG G2] chetan180:
can anybody tell me in which folders are this app located i just moved them now. now i dont know in which folder which was there ...

help please

Activation.apk

OmaDmclient.apk

SPR_Skyfire_Observer.apk

SPR_Skyfire_Toolbar.apk

SprintExtensionProvider.apk

SprintID.apk

SprintTouch.apk

Vtt-Sprint.apk

xtra_t_app.apk

Zone-Sprint.apk

WIFIOffloader.apk
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
/system/private-app

Or priv-app... I dont remember, just sold my g2 a couple of days ago
[Sprint LG G2] chetan180:
I want know the files location so that I can paste them back as I got ota update

So lease tell me the proper location of each files please anyone
[Sprint LG G2] shaynethepain:
Did u lose unlock after installing the Ota zvd update?

From my LG-G2 via Tapatalk.
[Sprint LG G2] chetan180:
No I got update so I wanna know where to copy them

I had unlocked it n moved all to sdcard , so now it's pop-up saying update so I want to know where to copy all bloatware apps
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
Are you rooted with recovery..

If so use this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2834292

Then fix what you changed, to get back to your working way.
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
Unlock in very easy

this method to unlock its very easy to realize.... after unlock flash the rom Cloudy G3 you will reiceive the icon H+ and fully debranding your LS980 Sprint :cowboy::cowboy::cowboy::cowboy::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Sprint LG G2] chetan180:
if u any any idea where are thos files to placed then please tell ..!!! i dont wanna use custom rom :P:P
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
System/priv-app
[Sprint LG G2] chetan180:
can u tel me which one to put in system n which in priv app
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
Un system don't go any app, you should put the apps in priv-app folder ?
[Sprint LG G2] chetan180:
all of them in

Activation.apk

OmaDmclient.apk

SPR_Skyfire_Observer.apk

SPR_Skyfire_Toolbar.apk

SprintExtensionProvider.apk

SprintID.apk

SprintTouch.apk

Vtt-Sprint.apk

xtra_t_app.apk

Zone-Sprint.apk

WIFIOffloader.apk

in priv folder ..?

i remember when i had moved some were in app n some in priv app
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
Yes some are in app and other in priv-app, but I don't remember which one go where, you should know... If you don't remember then flash the stock tot file with LG flashtool
[Sprint LG G2] chetan180:
if i flash tot wil my internal memory data will get erased..?
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
Yes, make a backup first