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[Sprint LG G2] joseuniv:
I got it working on Tmobile, but I have to add 1 before a number for calling.

Using OP suggestions:

I get full bars and GSM with both spr

I get 4g icon (1 bar) with spr and TMO

I get similar velocities with both configurations and they are comparable to H+ in another unlocked smartphone, so I am happy thanks.

However it is kind of annoying to add 1 before calling, if there is someone who does not have to do that please share all configuration parameters he use. In addition guys, has anyone tried the CWM11 tmobile and get it working? which one did you prefer?

Finally, does this trick only works for Tmobile and ATT? Will it work internationally since it is based in the final sim unlock?

Thanks guys, I am just starting in this and I took me a while to get everything working :)
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
You can use this app to add a 1 to all of your phone numbers

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maplekeycompany.apps.numberfixer
[Sprint LG G2] AndroidKing:
Works but..

It works well but it forgets the saved wifi ssid after i restart the phone and asked me to reconnect to any available wifi
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
I started getting force closes with this. It did erase my wifi as well. The only thing that has worked for me is the link I posted.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Just wondering, is it only people on Tmobile who have to add the 1 to the numbers to make calls?
[Sprint LG G2] shakinibob:
My tests using LS980 and T-Mob

brandon,

Thanks for this mate! I've been trying to get this working for T-Mobile on the LS980 for a while. Whilst Justin's T-Mob ROM works great its still 4.2.2 and I wanted some KitKat goodness.

Here are my results using either CloudyProII or CloudyFlex 2.2 (Awesome Roms BTW). I wanted to get it working with T-Mobile with some stability. The funny thing is that whilst going through the options for both these ROMS via Arora installer, if I chose the Model as LS980, then the camera camcorder doesnt crash (4k video/slo mo/1080 60fps all work great!). The moment I chose any other variant (D801, D802 etc) for GSM settings, and then install the CloudyBS.zip, if you chose the camcorder it always crashes.

Ok here are my results of using different county and operator settings (note I installed LS980 variant then updated build.prop to get GSM working so that the darn camcorder would also work!)

ro.build.target_operator: OPEN

ro.build.target_county: COM

=will eventually crash with a systemUI process error

ro.build.target_operator: TMOB

ro.build.target_county: US

=will eventually crash with a systemUI process error

ro.build.target_operator: TLS

ro.build.target_county: CA

=will eventually crash with a systemUI process error

ro.build.target_operator: ATT

ro.build.target_county: US

=will immediately crash with a android.process.phone has crashed error whenever trying to go into Network Settings.

Has anyone found a build.prop setting that never crashes with a systemui error on the LS980, AND where the camcorder works? I'm sure we can find it if we put our heads together!!!
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
The camcorder was fixed in the latest version of cloudy pro. That is what I am on. Also, use spr, spr and 1 from the op. It will get the gsm icon. It is by far the most stable. If you want the icon different read back a couple posts to buy the g2 app for a dollar. It somehow changes the icon without changing the build prop settings. I have a 4g icon right now with spr spr 1.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
OP updated with latest findings.
[Sprint LG G2] rogconnect:
Just a head up, I just installed CloudyPro II 2.1 with my TMO sim inserted.

Everything like work out of the box, Like an International Unlock phone.

Calls, SMS, data work. Even full bar signal!

Only thing the GSM logo on data.

I took a look @ the Build.pro

ro.build.target_operator: UNKNOWN

ro.build.target_county: COM

ro.carrier:spr

persist.service.crash.enable=0

NO systemUI process error!

I don't like the GSM logo and I don't want to install XPOSED. I wanted to run ART.

so I changed the

ro.build.target_operator: TMO

ro.build.target_county: US

Now I got the 4G logo, but Signal Fake 1 bar....

The Tethering and networks option are there.

Network mode was on :GSM/WCDMA auto

APN: MetroPCS LTE I switched to T-Mobile US

there are other APN included

T-Mobile USLTE

T-Mobile US LTE IPv6

Simple

StraightTalk T-Mobile.

Cloudyfa really did a good job on this ROM.

So you guys should try it!

Too bad I have to flash the patched stock kernel , because the line bug on our device. Meaning I can't restore a nandroid backup with TWRP?
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
You can do a backup. You just have to run AutoRec again to get back into twrp and then restore then flash the other file before reboot.
[Sprint LG G2] Cronic2009:
Just an FYI, your ro.carrier can be anything, I have mine set to ro.carrier: Simple Mobile, I have put T-mobile, tmobile, TMO and simple in there, it hasn't caused any changes or crashes for me. I did notice if I change my target_country to anything but US, I lose my data connection, and with the SKT, it causes the system to crash when it tries to reconnect the data, so about every 10 seconds! USE airplane mode to stop ANY of these radio crashes and revert back to working settings!

spr is still by far the most stable setting, I have been running it for better than a week now, with no ui crashes!
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
I went ahead and got the xposed g2 tweakbox app..had some money from doing surveys.. spr for both of those buildprop entries and applied aosp icon set. Thanks
[Sprint LG G2] shakinibob:
Yup using Cloudy Pro 2 2.1 - the Camera does work if you install the LS980 variant - crashes on Camcorder if you install a different variant.

I agree that using the spr=1, spr=1 crashpersist=1 is by far the most stable so thanks for this neat trick on changing that pesky GSM icon using G2 tweakerbox. Its great.

The one other interesting thing is that if you chose the variant as D800/D801/D802 in CloudyPro or CloudyFlex, (and then install CloudyBS.zip to overwrite their specific device kernels back to the LS980) then the GSM functionality works with no crashes (I think!). I need to do more testing. The one thing is that the camera will crash doing it this way. Anyone care to try testing it more as well?

And I echo the results found from others - if you stay in one spot (connected to one tower) everything works fine with the 'other' build.prop edits. Its only once you start moving around and the phone tries to jump towers that the systemUI crashes start to happen....
[Sprint LG G2] joseuniv:
help :)

Have you tried that justin rom? Does it unlock the LS980 US and internationally? Is there any link? I am a noob and I have never installed any custom rom. THANKS :)
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Justins rom is jellybean. There are plenty of kit Kat Roms.
[Sprint LG G2] joseuniv:
but those kit kat roms unlock the LS980 tu use with US sim cards? without having the issue of adding a 1, or having a fake 4g icon?
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
No one is forcing you to use kit Kat. Justins rom was specifically made by taking the Tmobile version of the jellybean rom and modifying it specifically to work for our sprint phone. Most developers won't take the time to do so. It tricks our model into thinking it's the Tmobile version. It even offers the upgrade to kit Kat Tmobile, which will brick your phone. There are pro's and con's to each way to use this cmda phone on gsm carriers. I prefer the way listed in this guide. Also, Justins rom has NFC broken.

If you want to stay on jellybean, use Justins rom. If you want to follow my guide, do so. If you want to try to flash another Tmobile kit Kat rom to see if it bricks go ahead. I don't know what will happen.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
The main thing to remember is that Sprint blocks their phones from being able to be used on AT&T and Tmobile in the US. It is rom specific if they have added settings to make their rom work in the US. Some Roms are made just to use in other countries. So it up to you to know what type of rom you are going to flash, if the rom is already setup to use in the US, or if you will have to add the settings found in this guide, and if the rom specifically changes your phone to think it is another model, if that rom maker has also disabled auto updates, as some rom makers just pull updates automatically from other sources, and can brick your phone. I prefer to get Roms made for our model, flash it, and test to see what works and what doesn't, then pull the information I have found and listed in this guide to make my phone work.
[Sprint LG G2] rogconnect:
What do difficult adding a 1 when dialing out you can change all you contacts adding 1 and I have the 4G icon, the real one from TMO ??
[Sprint LG G2] joseuniv:
I do not really care if I have kit kat or jelly bean, for me both works. I just want to try the other rom to see if I like it or not but I cannot find the rom or the thread with instructions to install the justin rom and not make any mistake .. Does anybody know the thread link with instructions?
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
The camcorder was broken just for the sprint model on 2.0 Cloudyfa worked with xdabbeb to fix the camera for us in 2.1. My guess is that whatever fix they did, was only applied to the sprint settings, since that was the one broken. The developer would have to add the fix to every setting for it to work for us. You might try suggesting it in his forum. Who knows, maybe he will add it to all!
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Go on a drive somewhere and let me know if your settings stick. I have used the same settings and they work until you drive for enough to switch Tmobile towers. Then it starts crashing.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51488275

Read through that forum for install steps, problems and troubleshooting.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Btw, here are the steps Justin used to create the Tmobile rom that worked for sprint. Keep in mind, that this may not unlock your device!!! I have not been able to test it. All I can guarantee is that your phone will boot up.<br />

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1. Download a rom that you would like to try on your lg g2. The only two I have ever tried so far are the RayGlobe G flex rom found in the development section, and the Energy rom found in the Tmobile Development section. I would think any stock rom by any carrier "might" work.<br />

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2. Download a factory sprint rom.<br />

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3. Download 7zip and install it.<br />

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4. Place the two roms you downloaded on your desktop screen for easy access.<br />

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5. Right click on the stock Sprint rom and highlight 7zip and choose "Open Archive" a window should now appear showing the insides of your stock rom.zip. Drag and place this window to the left.<br />

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6. Rick click on the Non Sprint rom and highlight 7zip and choose "Open Archice" a window should now appear showing the insides of your non Sprint rom.zip. Drag and place this window to the Right.<br />

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7. You should now have both roms opened in 7zip and they should be next to each other where you can view their contents.<br />

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8. If you look, both roms should have a META-INF folder and a BOOT.IMG. These are the two files we are going to put from the Sprint rom.zip to the non Sprint rom.zip <br />

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9. Simply click and hold on META-INF folder in the Sprint rom window and drag it over to the non Sprint rom window. <br />

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10. A green progress bar will pop up followed by a "Confirm File Copy" prompt. click YES to confirm. Once confirmed you will get another progress bar and then the task will be completed.<br />

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11. Now do the same exact process in steps 9 and 10 but do them for the BOOT.IMG . <br />

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12. Your non Sprint rom.zip is now ready to be copied to your phones storage and flashed.<br />

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13. Before flashing, please make a back up of your current rom just incase this doesn't work.<br />

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14. Now boot into Recovery and wipe dalvic cache, cache, data, and system in recovery. Do not wipe Internal storage or you will be going through a world of **** if you don't know how to use sideload.<br />

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15. Find your newly edited Non Sprint rom.zip that you just transferred onto your phone and flash it. Once done hit reboot system and your phone should boot up running the new Rom.<br />

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16. You are now done.<br />

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Note: Keep in mind that I do not know if you will have service or not, but the chances are good. If not, Just boot back into recovery and do a system restore and you will be back to how you were before we got started.<br />

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* I am not responsible for anything you do to your device or anything that happens to your device. You choose to do this on your own will. If in the event that your phone should become bricked or broken, I am not responsible*<br/>
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Here is the link to it http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49499702
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Here's another guide he posted. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49903223
[Sprint LG G2] Drax979:
So I have a sprint version but It doesn't have a sim card slot... Am I just SOL on a phone?
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
There is a sim card slot on the sprint variant as well top left on the bezel where a button could be has a hole.. Get a tack and push it in there to pop out the sim card tray (micro sim)
[Sprint LG G2] Drax979:
Sweet thanks! :D
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Tweaksbox updated the data icon set to Tmobile, which is my new favorite.

The link is in the play store, and requires the Premium pack which costs $1. If you already bought the beta one it won't charge you again.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.ptoti.g2_tweaksbox
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
Nice i like it
[Sprint LG G2] shakinibob:
CloudyFlex2.3

Yes thats a great idea! So i was about to do that and I noticed that CloudyFlex 2.3 was just released. I decided to try that on the offchance that it was fixed and I wouldnt get a camcorder crash when installing a D800/801/802 variant on LS980 followed by a CloudyBS.zip kernel update. No dice :(

So was about to message cloudyfa and get him a logcat for the camera crash to see if he and xdabbeb could do the same fix across all variants as you suggested when I just said screw it and installed tweakerbox and upgraded to the $1.00 update to get the icon set. You are right this is the best solution to it! I'm now selecting to view 4G icon (aka ATT icon set) along with displaying carrier label on top left and its rock solid on data to boot! I'm doing more testing but I'm sure since I installed the proper variant for the LS980 with no GSM icon (its now a spinning star on Flex 2.3 via Sprint) I'm sure it will be fine :good:
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Glad to have helped.
[Sprint LG G2] Cronic2009:
I also got sick of the looking at the GSM symbol, so I decided to give tweaksbox a try, but I cannot find any setting to change the icon set, I installed, upgraded, Enabled Theme, Enabled StatusBar Mod but Then scroll down "Change status bar's icon set" You can choose through different icons from different carriers. There is no option for this, I can only set different colors here, no mobile data though. The only thing I see related to mobile data is to hide it....? Any suggestions? http://imgur.com/a/7418s <-- screenshots from the developer, I don't see it listed on theirs either.
[Sprint LG G2] kalanir:
Working on AT&T but not Tmobile

so I got it working on at&t but not tmobile. It just keeps saying searching for signal. im on stock rooted KK and did the unlock. what am I doing wrong?>
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
Once you get to change icon set..select tmobile for 4g or att, open, or aosp for hspa...obviously if you are on wifi, it wont show it..
[Sprint LG G2] Cronic2009:
There is my problem, I have no option to change icon sets, I can only set colors for my icons or hide the mobile data icon, I cannot find any option to choose a new set. I am wondering if it is because you guys flashed cloudyflex rom or because of the carrier folder swap?

I also wanted to let you guys know that rom toolbox has a built in theme manager, it is the last menu called "interface", there is a section on there called statusbar icons, as long as you are using a deodexed rom, this should work for setting your icons.
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
Im on stock 4.2.2 ..maybe try reinstalling the app..or xposed..

Theme Tweaks, Status Bar, change icon set should be before Clock Settings... perhaps you arent running the latest version or have premium features enabled
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Make sure you downloaded the one from the play store. Also, make sure that the app is is enabled in xposed.
[Sprint LG G2] ejlmd:
Are these the current build.prop edits you are using, and if so, do you still find them stable?

And did you perform the steps in the OP with the original Sprint SIM card in place, or had you removed it?

And did you reboot after replacing carrier folder, but before starting the build.prop edits, and then in between each build.prop edit as well?

I would like to try this again but I got into a horrible bootloop on my first attempt (even while in airplane mode). I am on stock 4.4.2 ZVC.
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
Those are my build prop settings now and are very stable..mine was bought on ebay without a sim card..but i had a tmobile one in there while i was doing the changes..i did reboot after every single change but i dont think its necessary to reboot after every build prop change, imo
[Sprint LG G2] rogconnect:
Why don't try to flash the Cloudyfa's ROM with TMO SIM inserted. It's work for me.

Sent by my LG G2 LS-980 CloudyFlex 2.3 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
[Sprint LG G2] ejlmd:
You mean it worked after doing all the changes in the OP from this thread, including replacing the carrier folder and the build.prop edits? Or without any of these modifications?
[Sprint LG G2] rogconnect:
Please read last few pages on my post.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52701577&postcount=107

Sent by my LG G2 LS-980 CloudyFlex 2.3 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
[Sprint LG G2] Cronic2009:
hahahaha, thank you for the screen shot of your tweaksbox app, I do not have that icon setting available, "Hide StatusBar Icons" is my last option, then clock settings, I will try reinstalling xposed framework as suggested. I did buy the one from the link in the OP.

bykim how did you get the most current version of tweaksbox 2.3 running on JellyBean 4.2? from their forum post, 2.0 BETA1 From this version only KITKAT devices are supported. I found the problem, I am running tweaksbox version 1.9, they didn't add the change icon set support until version 2.3 beta 1, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2549923 , so looks like I need too update to KitKat and with that I am off to my next adventure in the G2 saga!
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
I would wholeheartedly suggest that you upgrade KitKat on the G2. Everything runs better.
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
haha yes upgrade to Kit Kat my friend.. it's worth it!
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Watch this for a comparison between stock jb and KitKat LG G2 JellyBean vs KitKat: http://youtu.be/_UcvB4aD0KA
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
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[Sprint LG G2] ttn1185:
Successfully unlocked Sprint LG G2 LS980 to AT&T with HSPDA. I'm located in Dallas, TX USA

It's on CloudyPro II 2.2 ROM with KK_Kernel_LS980_jdi.zip flashed
[Sprint LG G2] mkhan231:
After doing these steps could I flash Cyaogenmod on it? And would I have to flash the Sprint variation or could I use the GSM rom variation?
[Sprint LG G2] jay2nice000:
bam metropcs

i just want to confirm Metropcs does work with this method as well, i got it running on stock zvc.... talk n text are fine ..... but data.....well lets just say im stuck on 2g and my dl speed is 0.10 and its the same for upload. i read about some else having the same problem is there a fix to this? or am i one of the few loners.... came from justins rom and had the same problem tho with just it would show H+ but it didnt change my dl speeds. also another thing i noticed was im stuck on 2g with no bars :(
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
Set

ro.telephony.default_network = 3

Or use radio switcher to select "WCDMA preferred"
[Sprint LG G2] jay2nice000:
No change: (
[Sprint LG G2] mostwantedht:
Hi guys!

I just got lg g2 sprint ls980.It's unlocked and super su is installed on it.It's currently running on 4.2.2.My questions are;

If my mobile will be locked again if I update the software.

Will I lose unlock if I flash any other rom.

Will the sprint logo at the bootup disappear after flashing the rom?

Please reply.

Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
If my mobile will be locked again if I update the software.

-The unlock stays, unless you flash asop roms.

Will I lose unlock if I flash any other rom.

-The unlock only works with stock based roms. If you flash the Tmobile CM11 for example, the carrier folder doesn't exist after the build. Also, some roms have the unlock built in. Basically, the unlock is for the stock rom.

Will the sprint logo at the bootup disappear after flashing the rom?

-Most likely. It depends on the rom if they replaced the bootup screen. Clouldypro does replace it.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
I noticed that Cyanogenmod and AOKP both are supported with official builds for our phone. Someone should try installing one of them and seeing if data works out of the box.

CyanogenMod

https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=ls980

AOKP

http://aokp.co/devices/ls980
[Sprint LG G2] mostwantedht:
I have got an update ZVA,should I go for it?

I ultimately want kitkat so should I directly flash any rom or go for OTA updates?
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Take the update then follow my OP. I was on Kitkat when I did it.
[Sprint LG G2] mostwantedht:
ZVA is for 4.3 I guess and ZVB for Kk.

Can I directly flash cm11?

And clear the doubt , super su and ioroot are same or different?
[Sprint LG G2] rogconnect:
I updated from CloudyFlex 2.3 to 2.4 this morning and no more Fake Signal icon. Everything work out of the box with my T-Mobile SIM. And then changed the to.build.target_operator : TMO and got my 4G icon on data.

Sent from my LG-G2 LS-980 CloudyFlex 2.4
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
Not sure if cm11 will work but as far as the updates..once u do one..u will also get notified of the next one..basically it will go in order untill your are on the latest ota rom
[Sprint LG G2] 4ringsa6:
Just did this myself. There was a crash instantly after restart. But that was there when the build target was SPR as well. But now with 4g icon.
[Sprint LG G2] rogconnect:
I did a clean installed instead. I didn't dirty flash. So no FC for me. Love the new ported G3 keyboard.

Sent from my LG-G2 LS-980 CloudyFlex 2.4
[Sprint LG G2] mostwantedht:
I read somewhere that one shouldn't update OTA and also can't downgrade.Also if I flash aosp rom, I'm most likely to lose root, right?Is cm11 aosp based?

What do u suggest OTA updates or flash directly the custom ROM?

Are these OTA updates stable?

---------- Post added at 09:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:33 PM ----------

For custom rom I must flash custom recovery first,will I lose unlock in that?

I have super su installed on my device,does that mean it is rooted by IOroot method or any other?
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
Im just going by what i did when i got my g2..i updated to the latest via otas..then rooted it and unlocked it. I dont really do custom roms anymore so im not sure what flashing cm11 would do. Also i dont care if i cant downgrade..kitkat is where its at
[Sprint LG G2] mostwantedht:
Thanks bro you have been very helpful.

I'l stick with the ota's for now, hope there won't be any bugs
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
I highly recommend reading through this thread from beginning to end.. a lot of the solutions have been discovered through trials from other members.. special thanks to OP for getting it going
[Sprint LG G2] mostwantedht:
Bro I'm having an issue. I just updated OTA and no change has occured, it's still on jb and no more updates are coming. Now how can I get kitkat?
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Someone told me that you get that crash instantly after restart if you have SwiftKey installed. Apparently it's a known issue.