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[Sprint LG G2] staplestaples:
thanks!

Thanks!!!

Haven't tried yet. But this is the first post I saw that can unlock LS980 with AT&T/Tmobile.

I tried the following thread, but it only unlocks internationally and doesn't work with AT&T/Tmobile..

Permanent SIM Unlock for LS980 (OTA, APN) JB 4.2.2, KK 4.4.2

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2655133&page=46

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Should I just start from Step 8?

I already followed the "Permanent SI Unlock for LS980 (OTA, APN) JB 4.2.2, KK 4.4.2" thread, so I did the following extra steps "To make APNs stick automatically:", is this fine?

To make APNs stick automatically:

1. Replace apns-conf.xml in Folder /etc/

2. Delete File telephony.db in Folder /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases

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[Sprint LG G2] OfficialPerson:
There are lots of apps to get you to these settings. Here is another one. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network

Do you have to go through the whole unlocking process for those apps to work? It says its incompatible with my phone but I haven't tried unlocking yet so just want to be sure. Also is this just for GSM usage or would I be able to switch back and forth? I want to test it out before I decide to actually cancel with sprint and go with tmobile. My friend is letting me hold on to an extra tmobile sim so planning to try it with that.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Sprint blocks gsm in the US. You have to do steps 6 and 7 to have gsm unlocked. That is why it is failing for you. Once it's unlocked, you can still use sprint
[Sprint LG G2] razgriz8426:
I'm trying to do this with Omnirom, and there is no carrier folder that I can paste the folders into. Any suggestions?
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Are you using root explorer, and backing out all the way to the top directory?

Also, this thread isn't meant for troubleshooting per say, it's just a list of steps that I did. If you are having problems with a certain step, go to the linked thread and troubleshoot there, as they are the real developers who did the fix.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
I didn't ever see those steps in the op. They would probably help. But at any rate, yes. Each thread brought us one step closer to using this phone in the US. I kept trying over and over what step to do in what order to get it to work, and then wrote this guide. The way to listed in the op of permanently unlock is a great way to do it, I just thought dropping the folder in is easier.

Sprint blocks gsm everywhere, unless you get it unlocked through them. The permanent unlock let's us bypass that restriction and lets us use gsm, but still doesn't bypass sprints measures to block gsm in the US. The build prop changes do that. Everything else listed is just the tools I used to change everything.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
When switching Roms, you might need to make the build. Prop changed again, but you shouldn't ever have to do the unlock again. Also, op updated with possible new changes to get rid of the gsm icon and shows H for HSPA . Its working well so far.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Spoke too soon. After a reboot, lots of force closes with the new TMO settings. Back to spr and the GSM icon it is....
[Sprint LG G2] razgriz8426:
Yes, when I try to create a folder in the top directory, it doesn't stay after reboot. I assume this has something to do with the way Android works, but someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Deleted.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
You shouldn't be creating a new folder. You should be finding the already existing carrier folder, and overwriting its contents.
[Sprint LG G2] razgriz8426:
Right, but the issue is that Omnirom does not have a carrier folder.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Don't know what to tell you. You can try just the build. Prop mods starting on step 8. People have had success with asop based Roms. I have only used stock based Roms. Also, again this question would be more for the permanent unlock forum linked above.
[Sprint LG G2] meltdow:
This work great for me i'm on AT&T running cloudy 2.2[emoji16]
[Sprint LG G2] AdamBlue:
Fact is, this phone did fine for two months on Justin's Tmo ROM before I tried using a completely different ROM - once I went to the LS980 CM11, all changed. And before that on other phones, Metro and Tmo have always been reliable in the DFW - I even got my sis and bro-in-law the same phones, and they are using Solavei (Justin's ROM). It's not Metro/Tmo signal. Something specific with this phone, its different radios, and flashing may screw something up.

After my latest ROM flash, it's been holding fine, only needing me to change GSM Only/Auto in Tellinfo about once a day, if that.
[Sprint LG G2] ejlmd:
I'm on LS980 stock 4.4.2, ZVC, unrooted. I just received an "official" permanent SIM unlock through Sprint. After rooting, can I skip the steps with replacing the carrier folder, and move straight to doing the build.prop edits ( in order to use the device on T-Mobile USA)? And am I less likely to get into the bootloop with UI errors?
[Sprint LG G2] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
No Data

Followed the steps exactly. I'm on Straight Talk AT&T but cannot get data. Full signal but no data. Any help? Thanks
[Sprint LG G2] dtx.boy:
I'm trying to follow this method but how do I update build.prop on step 8, can any one give me more detailed instructions.., Im on stock 4.2.2 ZVC

thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] bykim5:
in Rom Toolbox Lite.. go to Root Browser then the system folder... you will see build.prop file.. open it with "Build Properties" then you can search and change as instructed in the OP
[Sprint LG G2] dtx.boy:
Thanks, I got my phone on tmobile with everything working. First I tried fast.t-mobile.com but I got an error message every 5 seconds, with epc.tmobile.com everything works great I get an average of 12mb dl which is more than enough for me.

Does anyone have wifi tether working properly with tmobile? Im running stock zvc

This method didn't work for me, when I attempt to turn wifihotspot on data stop working and I have to disable it and enable it and everything goes back to normal.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2584775
[Sprint LG G2] ejlmd:
Please see http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2596175&page=82

I was finally able to get this stable and working. Because I had a bad experience previously with intractable system UI crashes after having edited build.prop on the device, this time I followed jsergio123's post (above) from another thread. First I followed his instructions exactly, with the exception of not copying the carrier folder contents, since I was already international SIM unlocked by Sprint. I pulled, edited (with Notepad ++) and pushed the build.prop from my Win7 PC. I got functional T-Mobile voice service, without system UI crashes. One bar data, showed HSPA. Then I did copy the carrier folder, just to see if it would help the one signal bar, which didn't change anything. Then I changed TMO to spr in both places in build.prop and got the full bars of signal. In the meantime jsergio pointed out to me that the one bar is a ZVC bug, although it could be annoying and misleading (even if the correct signal strength is available elsewhere). I set a new T-Mobile APN with Tweakker, and got robust mobile data.

Thanks to the OP and all who contributed, and especially to jsergio123 for personal guidance and troubleshooting!

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Did you install Tweakker and set up a new APN? That worked for me on T-Mobile.
[Sprint LG G2] DoctorB0NG:
I'm running the latest CloudyStock on my LS980 in AT&T. Would I be able to flash DorimanX kernel on here or would **** hit the fan?
[Sprint LG G2] dani_cord:
Hi, I have a sprint, I'm from Europe and I have tried without success to make it work with the mobile network. I followed this tutorial: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2655133

All I want is to work here with the networks here. Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] joseuniv:
Hey thanks for the heads up. Now, with that method do you have to add 1 before any number to make calls?

So far what I did is to follow OP instructions and I am rooted and getting tmobile signal but with the 1 bar bug and I have to add 1 before any number to make calls.

However, I would like to unlock it internationally. What should I do to get my phone internationally unlocked and also US carrier unlocked? I have changed all folders because of OP instructions so I am afraid to make any change and brick my phone.

Should I follow steps in the other post to unlock it internationally and then follow jsergio23? I will appreciate your help.

Thanks
[Sprint LG G2] ejlmd:
jsergio123's post includes directions for both international and domestic GSM SIM unlock. The procedure he suggested is slightly different from the OP in this thread, in particular by doing the build.prop edits on the PC rather than the phone. Everyone's experience has been so variable; some have had intractable system UI crashes while working through the unlock process, some intermittent, and some not at all. I had better luck with jsergio's method than with this OP, but maybe I hadn't followed the instructions perfectly the first time -- who knows?

Yes, you have to add 1 before the area code, although the OP of this thread shows a workaround.
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
I fixed the issue of having to dial the 1 and you can check out my guide which I updated to find the fix. I also fixed the issue of having to keep using radio switcher after rebooting to set your radio.

I'm working on the 1 signal bar but if you don't care about the icon set being used, ejlmd says that using "spr" instead of "TMO" shows the correct signal status.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52915223&postcount=814
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
After performing the first build.prop edit, even while being in airplane mode, System UI and the launcher crash constantly upon reboot. Any way to fix without having to fully flash back to stock?
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
restore system partition and then follow my guide
[Sprint LG G2] dtx.boy:
I downloaded sqlite database editor but I dont know how the edit the settings.db file, everytging has been working great until today.. can you help me out?

Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
I used SQLiteStudio and pulled the file from the phone using ADB. Then after editing it with SQLiteStudio I pushed it back to the phone using ADB. Don't forget to commit the changes after editing the settings.db.
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
is there a way to do that without a backup from custom recovery? Yeah, i know, my fault for not doing one. Thing is, this worked flawlessly on the same phone before with no issues...
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
Not that I know of. I had lots of trouble with 3+ LS980's, it seems to me that there are different revisions of this phone which is why the results vary. Only thing I can say is to start fresh and follow my guide. I haven't had any issues, all the LS980's were successful the first time.

I make a new backup everytime I make any changes just incase.
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
Yeah the first one went perfect. This one... ugh. Downloading the ZVC zip as we speak. Thanks for the post and the help!
[Sprint LG G2] dtx.boy:
testudio.pl/"]SQLiteStudio[/URL] and pulled the file from the phone using ADB. Then after editing it with SQLiteStudio I pushed it back to the phone using ADB. Don't forget to commit the changes after editing the settings.db.[/QUOTE]

I used SQLite Editor from the playstore.. thanks for your quick reply :good:
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
Okay cool, so can you now dial without the country code?
[Sprint LG G2] dtx.boy:
Yes, but I wonder why the phone crashes appear until now, but im glad you found a way to fix it
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
I didn't really dig too deep into it since I fixed it and that was all I was worried about but from what I seen from quickly looking through my logcat is the Smart Assist Dialing feature is trying to automatically detect the MCC in use and trying to prepend the the country code for us because the phone knows its unlocked for international use.
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
You, sir, are the man! Have a donation link??
[Sprint LG G2] sharpdesigner:
Can someone please update the OP with all appropriate information for the complete unlock?

Sorry, for this question but I know there have been multiple efforts that are spread across the entire thread after the initial post to achieve different things. Would be great to compile them all into one. :good:
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
I'm pretty sure I found the cause of the 1 signal bar issue. Can anyone can compile and odex the apk for me? I already deodexed it and made the necessary edit.

In LGSystemUI.apk\smali\com\android\systemui\statusbar\policy\NetworkController.smali

invoke-virtual {v2}, Landroid/telephony/SignalStrength;->getCdmaLevel()I

should be

invoke-virtual {v2}, Landroid/telephony/SignalStrength;->getLevel()I

*EDIT* Unfortunately that didn't fix it and smali is very confusing, if I had the source it would be much easier but I will keep trying.
[Sprint LG G2] joseuniv:
Sorry for the off topic question, but my lg g2 got frozen and does not respond. Does someone know how can I turn it off? If it had a removable battery it would be easier but i hasnt. Thanks

nvm: I just realized that you can do a soft reset if you hold the 3 buttons in the back for 10 seconds :)
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
I have a question.. i HAVE a sprint lgg2 ls980zvc. it is rooted with autorec twrp... my questions are

1. Can i unlock with zvc.?

2. Do i need to unroot my phhone and if so how do i do that?

3. once unlocked will i still have service on sprint or will it shut off.?

4. Can i use straight talk which is on verizons towers i think.

Also can i use the unlock method on http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2655133&page=48 .
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
I haven't checked this thread in awhile. Thanks to [MENTION=1193638]jsergio123[/MENTION] for researching this more. I'll reread through and update this Thread
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
1. Read the thread. Link you need is above.

2. That will be answered with the link

3. No Sprint service.

4. Yes and no. Yes you can use Straight Talk but no it won't be Verizon towers. Straight Talk sells both ATT and TMo SIMs, and you would use a SIM card if the phone is unlocked
[Sprint LG G2] GeorgeOSbeta:
Thanks OP and jsergio123 for the guides. I just purchased my sprint lg g2 and am anxiously awaiting for its arrival! I'll be using T-Mobile, so I'll try that out.

From what I've read in the threads, this will only work with stock? I'm hoping to get SlimKat, or even CM11. Please point me to the right direction, thanks both of u.
[Sprint LG G2] dtx.boy:
You can flash the official cm11 for the sprint lg g2 and it will unlock your phone for gsm networks, the only issue that ive found is that gps doesnt work. You gotta flash the zv8 radio first.
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
Is this true. I rooted my sprint lgg2 ls980zvc installed autorec and flashed cm11 but phone was stuck in a bootloop after that. Had to restore backup. But does it really unlock your phone for GSM use even tho cm11 didn't work on my phone?
[Sprint LG G2] D00RBELL:
I got T-Mobile/AT&T to work. After master reset I'm getting "Unfortunately, LGSetupWizard has stopped"

How can I fix this?
[Sprint LG G2] dtx.boy:
Yes it does, your phone got stuck in a bootloop cuz cm11 wont boot on the latest zvc radio, download both zv8 for cm11 and zvc if you decide to restore your backup

http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G2/G2_modems
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
If you have custom recovery installed, you can rename/remove it via file manager
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
Thank u very much. One question tho. Actually 2. Do I need 4o extract those. Files cuz when I tried it said "bad zip"? Also do I flash zv8 before cm11 and gapps once I am ready to do it. Thank u for ur help on this. Yall r all very helpful
[Sprint LG G2] dtx.boy:
no you dont have to extract them, what i do is reboot into recovery (perform a full backup if you dont have one), wipe Dalvik Cache, System, Data, Cache, flash zv8 radio, cm11 and gapps in that order and ive never had a probem
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
OK I did step by step. Well, when I flashed zv8 it said failed cause it couldn't open the zip. Now I have seen a lot of people saying that the autorec twrp won't allow people to get cm11. But I am more concerned with unlocking my phone cause sprint is expensive lol. But cm11 is just a big bonus. Why would it be saying it can't open the zv8 zip. Thanks in advance
[Sprint LG G2] dtx.boy:
Well I installed twrp using autorec, maybe youre on an older version, im currently on v2.7

Try downloading again the radio zip file.
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
Omg someone please help me. Please please please. I downloaded the zv8 radio zip file but this time I did it without using es manager. I did it with google chrome. It saved to my downloads an I extracted it. Well I didn't download the zvc file cause I had it from the time before when I had it say that it could not flash the zip. Well I didn't think about downloading the zvc not using the es manager. Well I went into recovery (twrp) and flashed zv8 radio. IT WORKED. I went to flash cm11 nightly and it didn't work.

Everything I downloaded using es manager doesn't work when flashing. I didn't download cm11 or zvc radio using regular download. Well I went to go back to my backup that I had saved thinkin that it would automatically go back like it normally does. Well I couldn't flag the zvc file cuz I didn't download it like I did the zv8. Not thinking anything of of it, I went back to restore my backup and now my phone is ****ed. The lg symbol shows up then the sprint logo then the sprint spark an that's where it stops. I doesn't go anywhere else. I am able to boot into recovery but I can't flash zvc cause of I didnt download it like I did zv8). So I am stuck. I have no wifi at my house to get on the internet so I am at sheets on wifi using my iPhone. Lol. I was thinking I could plug my g2 into the computer and pull up the files that r on it and extract the zvc radio I had downloaded but my phone will only charge. So I can't do that. I had to go to sprint and they ordered me a new one but cuz it's on back order it will b like 2 weeks. Does anyone know wht I can do to fix what I did wrong. Please help.....
[Sprint LG G2] dtx.boy:
Restore your phone to stock with Lg flash tool, cuz idk if its possible to transer files when in recovery mode since the lg doesn't have a sdcard

sdcard

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
I will spend some time updating the OP later today, but I wanted to let everyone know that the OP is just to get us working for stock. If people would like an easier step, do the following. Root with io, install twrp with autorec, flash one of cloudyfa's roms and then once it's installed, if once it's up and running, you wait to turn your screen off and there are white lines, flash G2panelswap to fix the white lines.

Cloudyfa has a few roms that work out of the box.

Cloudystock =stock

Cloudyflex =LG flex port

Cloudy pro II = Optimus pro port

CloudyG3 =G3 port

These all work out of the box with no crazy setup. They are in the G2 development thread, not the Sprint G2 development thread.

I like these roms because they work for all variants of G2. There are probably lots of other roms that work out of the box for us, but these have been tested.

As far as the other method of using adb, and pulling the build prop on your computer and editing it all at once, it appears that the zvc update has problems with us modifying things. On another forum it is recommended to unlock and root on an earlier build, then update to zvc.
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
Quick question. I don't have a custom rom. The only thing I did was root and add autorec and flashed zv8 but it was stuck. Can I still go back to stock. And can I go back to stock without without turning my phone on. Remember my phone won't turn on. It will only go to sprint spark than stop. But I can boot into recovery (twrp). Also when I plug into a computer I can't get any files from my phone to pop up for some reason. All the phone does is charges so files can't go back and forth from comp to phone. Am I still able to restore stock with those issues
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
Yes you can restore, via download mode or recovery. And if you can get into recovery, you can send any files you need back and forth via adb, if mounting the storage doesn't work. If the phone makes it to the Sprint splash screen, a data wipe may be all you need to fix that, so try that first
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
OP updated. Let me know if I forgot something.
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
The data wipe did not work. I have been trying for data todos load all the stuff I need to restore my phone to stock but the zvc download has been an issue. When I finally downloaded it on my computer it said the file was empty when I tried to extract everything. I am really new to all of this so even if I downloaded the stuff to restore it to stock I wouldn't know how to do it anyway. The whole mounting stuff and I have no clue how to transfer files through recovery only since my phone won't turn on all the way. Imma try but I have no clue what I'm doing. Lol. Thanks for the advice tho
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
Sounds like stock may be the way to go if you're not familiar with custom recoveries, rooting, etc. There is a guide posted in the main G2 section as well as a very helpful YouTube video that walks you through how to use the LG Flash Tool.

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I have my build set to "spr" but still have the 1 bar issue. Is there a fix yet? I did see the post back where you had recommended a change but then edited it to say it didn't work. Also, is dbm true under Settings->About->Network or is it a simple UI thing? Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
Weird I set a few g2's to spr and all showed the sprint icon set including the GSM data icon and all did not have the 1 signal bug. I believe emjld even confirmed this.

Did you make sure you set spr for both edits? Try wiping dalvik and cache.

The signal info in the settings does seem to be accurate for me.
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
Hmmm.... Had first tried setting them to ATT but then switched after reading about the 1 bar issue. Except, changes didn't take the second time. Lemme try again.

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Okay this time changes stuck and icons are correct but signal is still horrible. I pick up 25 dbm higher in the same place, on a Verizon phone, using the same SIM card. I suppose it could be the phone itself - wouldn't know unless I tried a 3rd phone.
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
Ok. I finally got my new g2 in. It is not updated to kitkat and runs jellybean 4.2.2.zva. before i update what should i do since i dont have zvc. I dont know if zva is just as bad or is it easier to do stuff with zva. Much obliged
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Follow the op. To be honest I would just root and flash one of Cloudyfas Roma quick and easy
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
OK cool that's what I will do. Will it's update to kitkat when I do that. And will I still be able to get cynogenmod?
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
You will have to flash the kitkat linked baseband first for Cloudyfa. it's linked in his Rom. As far As cyanogenmod there is a Rom in the Sprint g2 development I would flash.