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[Sprint LG G2] dev997:
Can anyone pl provide me a workaround to get a 3G or other data icons in status bar instead of circling GSM logo on KK ZVC or ZVD .

Also is there a way to flash ZV8 Modem only on KK Stock OS ? It had better signal strength on gsm.

Thanks !!!
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
Flash Rom Stock LG G3 Cloudy, you gained icon H+ and Knock Code Fully Funtional
[Sprint LG G2] Cks69:
Isn't that a verizon ROM?

Will it work with the LS980?

Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
Yes Work in all variants LG G2, Cheers
[Sprint LG G2] atti_clearw:
help maybe?

I am not able to do this, it is way too difficult for my knowledge :)

Anyone lives in Houston or around it, and would help to do it? I just switched to AT&T and I have the sprint LG G2 , and didn't sign for contract, have no phone. Thought will find an easy way to do this, now I have a phone... Is it any way somebody would help?
[Sprint LG G2] Sp_Ark:
Hi, thanks for this guide, worked great. Any info on aosp based roms for non US carriers? Cant make the sim recognised. Its like i have no sim/ not asking for sim pin but automatically set to gsm auto and always searching for service. Any workaround? Im in EU not US. Tried different options via phone info, set to gsm only etc but nothing worked. Even flashed without ls980 patch to see if its working but ended in fastboot mode. G3 port is great but im desperate for aosp based (so pitty carbon no longer supporting g2). Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] kimush:
Can i unlock my sprint galaxy note 3 with these files?
[Sprint LG G2] fimfadimpa:
Has anybody tested this method of unlock on LS980 with ZVD update?
[Sprint LG G2] Sp_Ark:
Worked for me. Just use any root browser to copy /replace files and give right permissions to folder
[Sprint LG G2] amcferrin90:
Yes that's a GSM ROM for AT&T/TMO. Dev says ymmv for CDMA phones. I have tried it personally on my LS980 and wanted to pry my eyes out for doing it. Cloudy Flex 2.2 works great as an alternative ROM for Sprint phones. VERY easy to switch to AT&T or TMO using SIM and two functions on phone to set the proper mode. First, *#*#4636#*#* and set radio to GSM or WCDMA (preferred). Second install ROM Toolbox (Pro) and use buildprop editor, edit property "ro.build.targetoperator" from SPR to OPEN. Reboot phone. Enjoy HSPA+.
[Sprint LG G2] thachoosenstar:
I can confirm this method in conjunction with the build prop method work on CLOUDY G3 ROM!!!!...at least on my ATT sim card...so all others should b fine too..all works
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
No, you will end up with a brick.
[Sprint LG G2] fimfadimpa:
And did you have ZVC as previous version? I'm just curious about possible problems, because I now have LS980 rooted and unlocked for GSM (with this method) and also have some system apps freezed (in system settings, not renaming them to xxx.apk.bak) and many people have issues with similar things, so I would like to know if I have to go to complete stock before updating...
[Sprint LG G2] Sp_Ark:
i first unlocked on ZVC then tried some aosp based without success then messed up while trying to make aosp work with gsm in my country so i flashed back with lg tool to zvc and without unlocking i updated to zvd. rooted with an apk application and not with iroot and before i flashed again cloudify g3 port which is great and has working gsm out of the box, i tried this unlock method on zvd with success. I think though you have to be on stock to avoid any issues updating to zvd. For sure if you dont restore your uninstalled or frozen stock apps you ll brick. I dont know if you have to restore the carrier folder as well. Just to be sure flash stock again or just try a cloudify rom...
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
in Cloudy ROM automatically gained icon H+ only flash a ROM
[Sprint LG G2] Sp_Ark:
After trying few aosp based, Omni was the only one that recognized my sim. All I did is via mobile settings I chose gsm only and rebooted. Then asked for sim pin and all great. Omni is the only rom I tried that had such setting in settings. On other roms had to try *#*#4636#*#* and choose gsm only, but after a reboot it was like I had no sim and couldn't save gsm choice. So im still trying to make ls980 aosp roms work on gsm (I'm not in US). Any help / suggestions appreciated. I don't like Omni... No themes or dark ui. Back on g3 again
[Sprint LG G2] ChrisFSU:
I'm trying to get my Sprint LG G2 on Cricket's GSM (AT&T) network. Can I just unlock the sim using this method and load an AT&T rom? If so, any recommendations on a good rom?

Thanks!
[Sprint LG G2] juanlopera:
Any Help? don't catch signal

Hi everybody... im writing from Colombia (south America), really i don't know what im making wrong with this method...since march i bought three (3) ls980 for me and my family, i follow all procedure (two come with ZVC update and take sim unlock with no frills, another one comes with jellybean and also no issues) with it and no complains, take colombian sim cards (claro and movistar carriers) with no clue... 20 days ago bought from ebay one more for my girl... arrive past wednesday and start to make the procedure like the anothers... no way.. this is the information from the phone since i receive to this moment:

- Phone new in box, when opened comes with android 4.2 JB

- Root with ioroot like normal...

- follow the OP procedure to replace files with the phone correct permisions: (carrier, apnconfig, , databases, etc) following exact OP indications, not issues...

- restart, power off phone, put girl sim card... no signal ... try my own sim card (currrently used with my own ls980), my brother card (with lte support and used together with another LS980)... nothing, by the way, she laught upon me :(,

- update to ZVC via OTA, waiting to restart, root with ioroot, follow procedures, rebbot, put sim card: nothing.

- Downgrade to 4.2.2 with ls980 .TOT and lgflashtool, root with iorrot, follow OP procedures: nothing.

- update again to ZVC (4.4.2) via lgflastool and ls980 .TOT, root, follow OP procedures, nothing.

- Flash again ZVC, root, follow OP indications plus rename OMADM.apk to OMADM.apk.bak like found in the tread: nothing

- Flash Again ZVC, root, follow op indications plus change the build.prop line frm SFR to OPEN,

- Flash again ZVC (previously rename the build.prop line to avoid a bad moent with a brick), root, install autorec, install Cloudy G3 1.3 version (last), put sim card: nothing..

- also after flash twrp and cloudy rom, cannot back to stock vith LGflash tool, wont start to flash, stay in ready w/o anny information....

right now im tired trying to make this phone catch signal, the only simptoms that i see i´m making something wrong are:

when i put my own (and others) sim card, the simtoolkit appear in menu (showing doesn't have hardware failure).

A cycling orb appear sppining next to signal bars, and wont stop...

In Mobile networks, whan i pick "search networks", i could see my city networks (Claro, movistar and tigo), when try to pick one to manually register, phone says: "your sim card not allow connection with this network" or something like this...

Any help it's really aprecciated, sincerelly read the entire post and make changes carefully and nothing... this won't took a lot of time by my experience with the anothers LS980 (that works 110%), but this one really drive my nuts...

Greetings from Colombia, and sorry my bad english :)
[Sprint LG G2] irbaaz:
ZVD

Will this work with ZVD update?
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
El imei te aparece the forma correcta?
[Sprint LG G2] juanlopera:
...

English: well i think, appear 15 digit IMEI code starting at 99000 like my family phones (also ls980), any way to verify in diferent way that tapping about phone and dialing *#06#?... thx friend for reply, i hope anything, also stuck in cloud G3

Español: yo creo, salen los 15 digitos como un IMEI normal, empezando por 99000 como los otros, existe otra manera de consultarlo aparte de la opcion "acerca del telefono" y la secuencia en el dialer *#06#?... gracias amigo por contestar, cualquier cosa me serviria, fuera de eso no puedo flashear el .TOT de la stock, y no puedo cambiar la custom de G3
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
Lets talk vía email in spanish

seguimientomerida@gmail.com
[Sprint LG G2] zubairshah:
LS980ZVD Unlock?

Hi everyone.

LS980ZVD can be unlocked through this method. And if yes, then can anybody tell me

1- Whats the best Root software for LS980ZVD

2- What is the working Root explorer for windows for above mentioned device.

3- Any change in the procedure?

Thanks in Advance.
[Sprint LG G2] zubairshah:
Hi, Does it work for ZVD.

Also, When i flash back to Stock ZVA, tap on stops working, But Tap off works fine.
[Sprint LG G2] ChrisFSU:
I've done everything in the first post. I think I'm unlocked. If I download a SIM card program from the Play store, it shows that my phone number and everything is on the sim, so it's reading it just fine.

Does this not work on ZVD? If I goto setting, 'Mobile networks' is grayed out. I can't change anything there nor can I change my APN.
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
Flash back to stock ZVC and try again
[Sprint LG G2] zubairshah:
ZVD GSM Unlock

Dear..

I am on stock ZVD through OTA. Can you guide the way for unlcok with proper Root file explorer tool (PC) and tell me which files to copy to which folder. Looking for you kind response.
[Sprint LG G2] WellTrainedVC:
I am terrible at keeping things straight forward and to the point. So hang in there with me if I get long-winded please.

In the biggest bit of irony I am writing this post from an LS980 (Sprint) branded LG G2 that is being identified as a D801 (T-Mobile), and running on AT&T Go Network!

I was tirelessly working to make this Sprint blacklisted phone function on T-Mob, but had very few victories prior to inserting an active AT&T Go SIM card.

I am working on writing a better summary of the steps I took to get to this point. A summary which will include the threads I followed (like this one that I'm posting to now), the ROM(s) I have flashed, and the almost near death experience the phone had.

Suffice to say, I'm happy that I have a functional G2 thanks to the many including the OP of this thread/tutorial as well as the experience of others throughout the many threads I've read through.

I would like to add my 2 bits if I may... I mentioned a near death experience earlier. The best way anybody can avoid a brick is to read, read, read, read, read and then find some old and cheap devices to practice/experiment on prior to lighting $500+ on fire!

Again, I'm working on an actual informative reply. I just wanted to state that I have a Sprint branded LG G2 functioning on AT&T Go Network.
[Sprint LG G2] Keshav_is:
No 3g network after unlock

I have unlocked the Ls980 using the method mentioned in this forum. I m getting the network and data also works fine but still not getting the UMTS network , i m only getting the GSM signals. i have tested with speed test app and i m not getting 3G speeds .

I m on stock rooted 4.4.2 .

Can someone help me .
[Sprint LG G2] boostedcx:
Hello,

After successfully performing all the steps included in the OP, my phone still will not recognize a GSM SIM card. When I insert an active TMO or ATT SIM, the lock screen says "No SIM card - Emergency calls only". I am unable to get any GSM signal at all. I am able to see CDMA service with a Sprint SIM card installed. Can someone help me troubleshoot? Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] boostedcx:
Update - after flashing ATTSprint ROM, I instantly got GSM signal and data. I thought ATTSprint ROM was optional?
[Sprint LG G2] zubairshah:
HI. Right next to signals bars, You get "E" sign or "GSM" Sign arround which a circle is moving? If GSM sign then u need to go to settings and check either you are getting Edge service or HSPA service.

Also can you tell me how you unlocked. I am facing the issue that when i copy files from files to root directory. I am rooted properly but when i copy files then it says the copying is completed but i couldnt find anything. Not even a new folder can be created in root directory.

Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] fmedina2:
Does anyone have any other way to do this? For some reason I can't copy paste the files in total commander. I drag the folder over but even after overwriting everything only the 2 original folders remain. Not sure what else to do.
[Sprint LG G2] salim1001:
Use root browser to do this step...worth a try!
[Sprint LG G2] zubairshah:
Same issue with me. BTW which version you are on.. LS980zvc or zva..?
[Sprint LG G2] kryptonite:
Works fine for ZVD as well.

For those who are having trouble copying over files. Please ensure you first Root the phone.

Once rooted , manually copy over the carrier folder using adb shell commands.

eg :

First copy the carrier folder to /sdcard

adb push carrier /sdcard

adb shell

su

cd carrier

cp -rfv ../sdcard/carrier/* .

The above is manual way of working around the copy issue. For some reason the root explorers dont seem to be providing the right error message due to copy permissions.
[Sprint LG G2] granadier:
do u guys are getting 3g or H+ data?? cuz it seems that its only working on zv8 update, if u update to another than this u will just get GSM signal with the circle thing.. without data.. even if u have it on your gsm plan. in the update 4.4.2 only work voice and mms
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
Im running zvd and have H+
[Sprint LG G2] granadier:
dont know why it is not working on mine.. do u think that if i update the system a then flash the previous modem (zv8) it will work? in case that the problem is that
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
O don't think is the modem, but you can try
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
after this instruction its showing "no sim card Searching for service"

can any one help please ?
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
Do it again
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
did it

i did again but nothing , where can be the problem you think ?
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
That happened for me don't know why but after I re copy the carrier folder without sim card inserted it works maybe you should try a couple of times
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
oh i see i didnt did reboots , now doing it again , hope it will work

---------- Post added at 09:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:43 PM ----------

it not help, maybe my device not supported ? its LS980 Sprint Spark ?
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
mine too.

It should work keep trying, one that I had before take me like 20 trys to detect the sim card
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
just replace carrier folder ?
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
Over copy, because the new folder need some files from the original carrier folder, only overwrite the necesary files
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
now i did after 2 times and after it up i have been signal and carrier for 2 seconds and it come back to no sim card
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
Go to network settings and set network mode to gsm/umts not global
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
nothing help,

i see every time when i copy the folder carrier/proerty and restart , then when the phone boot up this folder is empty

---------- Post added at 10:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:17 PM ----------

and omadm folfer same , after every reboot this folders stay empty , how can fix it ?
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-sim-unlock-sprint-lg-g2-ls980/

Use the carrier folder on the ls980simunlock.zip un that thread I use it and it works
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
its same,

i dont know what can be the issue , after reboot 2 folders from carrier get empty and i have only 2 seconds signal and after get off no service
[Sprint LG G2] carlosirai:
validate the imei is not corrupted, should be the same in the box and the meid hex
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
Hello

IMEI ok , will wait for some one who know the issue :(
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
What baseband are you on now? ZVC or ZVD ?
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
ZVD
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
I suggest you redo the whole thing.

If you have the ZVC.tot file, use the LG Flash Tool and flash the firmware, let it update to ZVD via Wi-Fi. Then root ZVD,

Once you are rooted, use the the unlockfinal.zip, extract only carrier folder and copy it in to your sdcard.

Install root explorer, "REPLACE" the carrier folder from root directory, it is very important that you "REPLACE" and not copy the content of the carrier folder. Once you are fine "REPLACING" the carrier folder, go to /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/"telephony.db" --> delete the telephony.db file present in that directory. You are done. Reboot. DO NOT REPLACE apn.conf.xml file.

---------- Post added at 10:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:07 PM ----------

Oh yeah one more thing in KIT KAT the carrier folder will be empty after the reboot, those files that were present in the /carrier/property folder are transferred to a prop file in cust folder.
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
i have to delete the carrier in the device and paste from computer the other carrier from rar ?

i work every time from with Samsung devices so with LG its my first time , if i try to flash ZVC on ZVD its not gonna brick the phone ?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
No, with flash tool nothing to worry. Because you have tried to unlock many times I suggest you to do it from scratch.

Flash tot,

Update to ZVD,

Root,

Unlock by replacing the folder,

Delete the mentioned file

Reboot.
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
what the way to update to ZVD from software>check for updates ? from the devices ?

if the ZVD not gonna work again can stay on ZVC ?
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
can I do this, downgrade to ZVC, Unlock it, then take the OTA, will the unlock go away?
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
i tried as you mentioned. downgraded to ZVC, update to ZVD, rooted, copied the folder from sd card and pasted on the home, it asked do you want to overwrite or keep both, i clicked on overwrite. deleted the mentioned files. rebooted. but no luck, still does's recognize my sim. what did I do wrong?
[Sprint LG G2] Sp_Ark:
Use again a root explorer and set the correct permissions. Reboot and I hope you are done. Did it long time ago so I don't remember what permissions you have to set. Isn't this mentioned in the OP? I think it's 755 or 775. Solid explorer never failed for me.
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
what is 755 - 775 ?
[Sprint LG G2] Sp_Ark:
Nevermind just set permissions to rwxrwxr-x for the whole carrier folder and for each file you copied as well.
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
can you explain about permissions please ? cant undarstand which file have to do it
[Sprint LG G2] Sp_Ark:
You will find these settings if you long press a file or folder and go to properties. There you will see the permissions and you have the option to change.
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
Everything workkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk,

thank you very much all

it will get automatic APN from all carriers ? or i have to do something else ?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
APN menu will be under data settings
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
but i have to write apn every carrier settings or it will be auto ?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Usually your GSM carrier sets it auto, just to be sure you check in data settings, if it ain't there just add it & save before exiting.
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
thanks, one more question , the sprint LS980 comes with all alnguges , is all LG G2 from USA carriers come with multilanguages ?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Not sure about that. My G2, gave it up few months back.
[Sprint LG G2] granadier:
im still no getting data on lg g2 ls980zva and above.. only works on 4.2.2 ls980zv8 and before.. (exactly after the spark update thing). i always gert H+ on zv8 but on any other is not working.. it keeps in just GSM.. im getting mad with this!! lol
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Dude the ZV8 H+ = GSM round symbol, they have changed presentation of high speed. Check your speeds using speed test app.
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
I have to change the permission to the original folder right? or the one Im pasting?

and whenever I overwrite the carrier folder, it creates another carrier folder within the carrier folder, is it ok?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
No it's not ok, extract the carrier folder from the gsmunlockfinal.zip there is a carrier folder inside it. Copy that. Not the unzipped one, but the one inside the extracted folder.
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
Ok did everything right and now unlocked. now how can I skip activation, I cant find OmaDmclient.apk.bak to rename it
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
It's under privapps folder.
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
its not there
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
You are on ZV?
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
try to use "Search in root explorer" it will find
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
Got it thanks, it was under apps not pri-apps

No im on ZVD
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Thought you looked under apps n couldn't find it, that's why referred to privapps.
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
oh sorry my bad
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
Sir as soon as I entered my local APN which is for 3G obviously the phone got into the loop com.android.phone has stopped. now If I take out the sim it works but when I enter the SIM again it starts doing that again. now I cant even delete the APN because it is not giving me time to go there. What do I do?
[Sprint LG G2] avsamuel87:
try to factory reset
[Sprint LG G2] martinasa:
Guys help me i make every step on this solution and LS995 4.2.2 is not unlocked.

neither TC works on this ls995

after delete "telephony.db" after restart is there again.
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
This is for LS980 Sprint. Which model is LS995 ?
[Sprint LG G2] Lussardi:
flash CloudyG3 rom, you gained H or H+ automatically, this rom is much better stock, i ve tested and much faster, quality sound is amazing! try :D
[Sprint LG G2] martinasa:
hi

a lot of people tells that works in ls995 too. LS995 is LG G-Flex

there is some different solution for G-flex ?

Thank you !
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Ah ok, it does work. Depends on which baseband are you on. When you ask a question make sure you tell everything, Like what phone, model & baseband, so that the person can answer your solution in one reply. If you are on KK all you gotta do is use root explorer with root permissions you "REPLACE" carrier folder in root of your phone, press and hold carrier folder to get a secondary pop-up menu, select change permissions, below is a pic of permissions you need to change to carrier folder and all the sub folder in it.

Once permissions are done, you have to delete "telephony.db" from data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/database/(from here). DO NOT REPLACE apn.conf.xml file.

If you are on JB then do the same thing & make sure you replace the apn.conf.xml file also.

Make sure the carrier folder does not have another carrier folder inside it.
[Sprint LG G2] martinasa:
My phone is 4.2.2 JB kernel 3.4.0, LS995ZV3.

I did every step, i use "Root Browser" which is grand from SU and I copy Every folder from Carrier folder, than i make the same permission like on your picture and copy apns.conf.xml. than erased "telephony.db" from data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/database/.

After restart on the main screen i see NO SIM card Sprint, when swipe start to install something "hands free Activation"
[Sprint LG G2] obie992:
Signal Dropping

I dont why but since Ive unlocked my phone, Im using 3G on it, the signals keeps on dropping to as low as one bar only, then it comes back, and whenever I'm on call, the other user cant hear me sometimes because of low signals

is anybody else having this problem?
[Sprint LG G2] zubairshah:
Hi, Same Problem with me. But when i return back to ZVA, Knock ON stops working.. Although Knock OFF works fine.

Also if i go back to ZVA and then unlock and then take ZVC update OTA then unlock will remain ??
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Wrong, you should not copy folder by folder, instead copy the whole folder and paste in root, it will ask you if you want to replace the carrier folder, select yes, change permissions. Follow the rest of the steps.
[Sprint LG G2] mjb337:
I have a question does the carrier folder permission has to be set exactly as it is in the pic and to do the same to all its sub folders inside it ?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Yes