yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
OK everyone. I rooted my phone and added autorecovery. Downloaded zv8 and zvc gapps kitkat and cm11. Went into recovery and went to do a backup before I flashed and 2 times in a row it said backup Complete "failed" . It got down to backing up data and did that for a minute then just said complete like it always does but then will say successful or failed. Well both times I tried make a backup recovery it said failed. Now it didn't do that with the g2 I had a week ago. Why is it doing it now. I didn't do anything different then last g2 I had when I went and backed up everything. Any thoughts
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
It seems to be an issue with twrp. Google "backup complete fails" make sure you are on the latest version. Also, Phil's recovery will restore the backups successfully. Keep researching and let us know. There are lots of forum posts on it
[Sprint LG G2] ftw2118:
OK, zombiepikachew showed me what was wrong. I was running 2.7.0.0. I needed to be on 2.7.1.0. The techeretta site didn't allow me to download it for some reason. It kept saying download failed. So xxxzombiepikachew sent me the link to his box account with the download and it worked. I downloaded it and flashed it and it's smooth as butter now

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This is the thread I was on with him. It's the last couple pages.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2692223
[Sprint LG G2] imekul:
Just so I'm clear, if I'm a Sprint customer wanting to use the G2 on AT&T, all I need to do (afte root/custom recovery) is download one of those ROMs listed in #2 and have an AT&T SIM card?

If that's true, can I make a backup via recovery of my Sprint version and then a backup of my AT&T version and switch between the two if I desire?
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Yes.
[Sprint LG G2] imekul:
I got an AT&T SIM and tried flashing CloudyG3. When I select the LS980 in the Aroma installer, all works and the phone boots, but it's still activated under my Sprint number.

If I select the D800 in the Aroma installer, after the phone reboots I get stuck at a screen saying "Fastboot Mode started

udc_started()." I can go back to recovery and restore a backup or reflash to get out of it.

Long story short, I guess I don't know what the next step is. I pop the AT&T SIM in, flash the desired ROM, and then is it supposed to work from there? Also, should I select LS980 or D800 from the Aroma installer? Didn't know if I should select its actual model (the LS980) or select the D800 since I want to use it on AT&T.

Thank you for the help!
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Choose the ls980. It is setup for our specific phone. I guess that is true, that your Sprint would override the att. These Roms are setup as global phones, and auto detect what to use. You could change the build prop after to the telephony one mentioned earlier in this thread to 3 or 8 or use radio switcher.

May I ask why you would pay for 2 services at the same time?

On these global roms if cdma (Sprint) is activated it will always choose that first.

If you are going to keep both services I would suggest installing the a Rom that modifies another a T-Mobile or AT&T ported Rom. They take a gsm Rom and modify it to work with our phone. It makes our phone think it is actually a T-Mobile or at&t device. The problem with these are that unless the Rom removes system updates, the next time a new android version is released it will try and download the T-Mobile version and Brick your phone. This happened with Justin's Rom.

This is a kit Kat version of a T-Mobile Rom modified for our phone. It should work fine on AT&T but you might need to change the apn.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2775888

Again if you cancel your Sprint service, the Cloudyfa Rom will work. You might want to ask your questions in that forum as well.
[Sprint LG G2] imekul:
Thanks for the great info! I did get it to work once I used Radio Switcher to select the GSM bands.

The reason I have the two services is I am "test-driving" AT&T right now, using a temporary number. If coverage and service is okay, then I'll port my real number from Sprint. Sure would be easier to have a separate AT&T phone, though... :)

So the way I had it set up, HSPA+ worked when I would select the GSM bands. When I would go back to EvDo/CDMA/LTE, I could make/receive phone calls under my Sprint number, but data wouldn't work.

This brings me to my question: With my setup being the way it is (AT&T SIM in an activated Sprint G2), is there an easy way to toggle back and forth between the services? Using Radio Switcher works mostly, except for some reason the Sprint data doesn't work. If I restore a stock ROM backup, though, Sprint data is fine but then no AT&T service. :)
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
What happens if you just try to change the data settings in settings-networks-tethering and networks-mobile networks-network mode? Does that let you switch back and forth? What also, what about after a reboot?
[Sprint LG G2] ejlmd:
To get T-Mobile (USA) HSPA+ data to work, I had to create an APN with Tweakker. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweakker&hl=en
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Also, does cdma use apns? Your apn might have changed and then not changed back when you switched it back. I believe a reboot will fix it. When you are on Sprint, go check your apn settings
[Sprint LG G2] ejlmd:
CDMA doesn't use APNs. I needed a T-Mobile APN to kick start GSM 3G/4G data, although that might be peculiar to my configuration.
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
Actually APNs are used for LTE, they're just usually not visible in CDMA devices because there's no point. It's gotta be one of the build.prop edits. You could keep a stock build.prop and push it back anytime you want to switch back..
[Sprint LG G2] DoctorB0NG:
Is there anything special I need to do after flashing any Cloudy ROMs in order to get the AT&T network working? I've flashed CloudyStock, CloudyG3 and both come with Sprint reception and when an AT&T SIM card is inserted, the mobile networks option is greyed out.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
You most likely still have Sprint active. You can't use both at the same time. Read a few posts above. You can use radio switcher to switch to the gsm bands. Or edit your build prop. ro.telephony.default_network to

3 = GSM/WCDMA (auto mode, according to PRL)
[Sprint LG G2] DoctorB0NG:
Does anyone know how to get gps working? When the phone is in CDMA mode, GPS works fine. Switching from CDMA to GSM, GPS still works fine. However, when I reboot the phone in GSM mode, GPS can't see any sats. Does anyone have any insight?
[Sprint LG G2] 3rdcoasttx:
I am too waiting to hear a reply on this one. I switched the phone to be used with Cricket (GSM) and i use cloudy g3 rom. Cant get a signal from any sat, so def no way to get a lock. any workaround or thoughts on this one would be awesome.
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
It's most likely an issue with cloudy's ROM and you should ask in his rom thread.
[Sprint LG G2] knickerblogger:
I try downloading the Radio Switcher app, but it doesn't work, it gives me a message that is not compatible with my phone![/QUOTE]

Thanks for the information, can you or anyone else please describe your experience after completing these step.

What kind of speeds do you get?

Call quality?

Battery life?
[Sprint LG G2] supernoman:
Testing with a coworker's sim since he's on Tmo Nexus 4. He gets 18Mbs down while I get only 5Mbs. Using CloudyG3 rom and signal bars is showing H and radio app also does say HSPAP. Any idea or info to try to get same speed as Nexus 4? I compared supported bands on Nexus 4 and they match the G2 for GSM bands.

ZVC baseband if that matters.

Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
The Sprint lg980 does not get T-Mobile lte. We only get the 4g and 2g speeds.
[Sprint LG G2] supernoman:
Neither does an unmodded Nexus 4. Coworkers connects hspa+ just like the Sprint LG G2.

I'm trying a Cloudy G3 factory reset with a Tmo SIM inserted to see if that helps. Will test again once coworker comes in.

Same "slowness." I had him install Radio Switcher and I matched by setting radio to WCDMA preferred but that didn't really improve results.
[Sprint LG G2] DoctorB0NG:
It's the exact same on all ROMs (aosp included). Switching to cdma makes gps work but booting in GSM mode makes in non-functional
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
I haven't ran into this issue yet and I have unlocked 10+ LS980's but a few I did have difficulties with. Maybe you could try starting fresh by flashing ZVC with the LG tool and following my guide.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2798566
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Apparently, T-Mobile uses the 1700 band for hspa+ as well, this phone doesn't have that band. Here is the T-Mobile bands, our phone, and the nexus 4.

T-Mobile offers*WCDMA*(UMTS) with*HSPA+*3G*voice and data over most of their network, using the 1700*MHz(AWS) and 1900 MHz (PCS) bands. Their*4G*LTE*network also uses the 1700 MHz (AWS) band. They also offerGSM/EDGE*2G*service in the 1900 band.

Ls980

EDGE, GPRS Class 10, UMTS, HSPA+, WCDMA, LTE Bands 25/26/41*

GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 2100*

Nexus 4

GSM/EDGE/GPRS*(850, 900, 1800, 1900*MHz)[1]

3G*UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+(850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100*MHz)

HSDPA*42*Mbps
[Sprint LG G2] supernoman:
I must have missed the 1700 band. I tested using a Sprint GS4 and got similar speeds to G2 but it's also missing the 1700 band. I'm going to try a GSM Moto X just to make sure there's nothing wrong with my SIM/Account. Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] johngaff24:
so I had it working with data but no text

So I had it working with net10 with data but something was wrong with the messaging apps so I wiped and reinstalled cloudy g3 rom which works great but after wipe I enter in same apn and no data trying to figure this out
[Sprint LG G2] paulmagglios:
Hi

Anyone get this same process working on Sprint S4's and Note 3's?

Thanks
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Don't know. If you would like to send me a note 3 I can test it for you :)
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
What same process? SIM unlock? There are available methods if you search
[Sprint LG G2] :
SEVERE NEWBIE to this procedure, Will this at all damage my service with Sprint? I'm in a Employee Advantage Program on Sprint, the primary account holder I'm with is a Sprint Employee, and I'm wondering, will this damage my service with Sprint?, and also will this mess up the employee's lines, I really want to know if this is safe, and that I can continue my service with Sprint?
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
This will disable Sprint service. You cannot switch on demand between the 2. You would have to revert the changes via manual method, nandroid backup, or reflashing stock software. If you're a self-proclaimed severe newbie, I probably wouldn't recommend undertaking it on your own. Not as simple as rooting.
[Sprint LG G2] :
Thank You So Much, Phew, ok, won't try this method.[emoji4][emoji4][emoji4]
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
If you're gonna continue using Sprint, this really doesn't do anything for you anyways...
[Sprint LG G2] Sm0k3d 0uT:
I just want to clarify the tutorial gives 2 methods, either do everything manual or flash a rom like Cloudy G3 and I will be able to use Sprint G2 on T-Mobile.

Will Cloudy G3 really SIM unlock for T-Mobile?
[Sprint LG G2] mocoyombiflash:
how u get them installed? do you flash the g2panelswap zip before or after flashing the rom
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Don't flash it unless you need it. Flash the Rom and then once it's on let the screen turn off. If it has issues, reboot the phone into recovery and flash it. I think all newer versions of Cloudyfas roms have this built in, but you would have to check each link.
[Sprint LG G2] mocoyombiflash:
So unless i get issues i flash the g2panelswap correct? Ty
[Sprint LG G2] droidboy29:
Will this still work on a sprint g2 with bad ESN? I mean if im unlocking to use with the gsm/imei part of the phone it shouldnt matter right?
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Other was around. Only flash it if you have problems.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Technically you are correct but I have heard that the carriers report bad esns to each other. Feel free to try and let us know.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Yes
[Sprint LG G2] Sm0k3d 0uT:
Didn't work for me. I flashed the Rom and it didn't work. I couldn't turn data on and SIM card was not being recognized. Had to flash back to a stock rooted backup I had and do the manual method.
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Glad it worked for you.
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
That depends on why it's bad. If it's locked to a Sprint account for nonpayment, it'll work fine. If it's reported lost or stolen, then it won't work as is. There is still something that can be done about that though, if you know who to contact......
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
As far as Sprint is concerned, lost, stolen, and non-payment are the same thing. Since you will be using the IMEI with another carrier it doesn't matter anyway since they won't have any records of that.

Even if it was blocked from a network you could simply send the SPC/MSL and 16 digit password with Dfs CDMA tool and change the IMEI to another GSM 4g capable device.
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
No, they're not the same thing. All US carriers participate in a global blacklist. If a Sprint phone is reported lost or stolen, you can unlock it all you want - it still won't get service on another carrier. And changing IMEIs is illegal - that's forbidden to discuss on XDA and can get you the banhammer.
[Sprint LG G2] Sm0k3d 0uT:
Is there anyway to fix having only 1 signal bar?
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
Non-payment, lost, or stolen are all flagged so their the same to the carrier but not to GSMA and I thought only T-Mobile and At&t are the only carriers actually participating in the GSMA Database at the moment.

*edit* I see now that Sprint also participates with the database.

Also I'm pretty sure the rules were changed a while back and as long as you own both devices and you are not stealing services or committing any type of fraud then discussion is allowed and not considered illegal .

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Yes use "spr" instead of "TMO".
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Just curious everyone. What appears are you getting? With is missing the 1700 band and lte, we fully don't get as fast as the network allows.

This is what I typically get around town. I am in Straight Talk (AT&T) I am in Salt Lake City, Utah.

What speeds are you getting?
[Sprint LG G2] shadowcliffs:
Sprint here, right after CloudyG3 1.3 installed, the phone still shows a Sprint number instead of the T-mobile number comes with my T-mobile sim card.

Then I applied step 5 and 6 mentioned in your 1st way:

5-Use Radio Switcher to check and set what radio to use. I use LTE\GSM\WCDMA

6-Use Tweakker MMS APN app to set APN

It's all working now.
[Sprint LG G2] euler74:
Phone stuck on boot

Hey

I followed step 4(editing build.prop) I did not restart after each edit(made all changes at once) and now my phone is stuck after the LG logo with the notification light beeping. (No sprint boot animation)

Please help!
[Sprint LG G2] nckfrs:
no tmobile on cloudy g3

So I use cloudy g3 worked fine with at straight talk now I switched to A T-Mobile sim and factory reset lastest cloudyg3 and it showsa few bars for a second the says restricted access change in notification bar then nothing when I try to select T-Mobile network it tells sim cannot be eegistered at this time
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
flash back to stock and follow jsergio123's guide
[Sprint LG G2] andriodee:
I am using cloudyg3 and it was working very well at first. I was getting HSPA+. But now I'm only getting Edge and I don't know why. Any solution?
[Sprint LG G2] kryptonite:
I too am looking for a fix , with just 1 Signal bar
[Sprint LG G2] Sm0k3d 0uT:
Change "TMO" to "spr" in you build.prop
[Sprint LG G2] kevindontcare:
HELP!

I accidentally deleted the apns-conf.xml from the "etc" folder on kit kat, can somebody please leave me a copy of theirs? I need the kit kat version one because the 4.2.2 one won't work :(
[Sprint LG G2] sadida123:
You can download apns-conf.xml from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2655133

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Quick question, if I take your second method and flash a new rom, say CloudyG3, can I still use Sprint after flashing？Thank you!
[Sprint LG G2] kevindontcare:
I already tried that one, you're supposed to replace that with your apns-conf.xml file, but that's only on 4.2.2, I'm on kit kat & I read on a different post that you're not supposed to replace yours if you're on 4.4.2, so basically do all the steps except that, I tried it with that apns-conf.xml file from the unlock tool folder about 20 times & it picks up signal from my T-Mobile Sim for about 2 seconds, & then it goes back to either "no service" or "sevice disabled" :( & the imei isn't blacklisted or anything, so I don't know what the problem here is :(
[Sprint LG G2] TKells7:
So i tried going with the second method and downloaded the cloudy g3 rom. I really like the rom but my sim is not working with it. Its a straighttalk (at&t) by the way
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
What is the error?
[Sprint LG G2] brandonbarlow:
Op updated.
[Sprint LG G2] kevindontcare:
Need some help

I'm having the same problem! No matter how many times I put the carrier files in the carrier folder, edit the build.prop, & change the radio, it still won't work with my G2 :( any tips on how to fix this issue? I've read on other posts of people having the same issue, I know I didn't mess up on the process, I know my way around rooting phones & unlocking them, but no matter how hard I try, it still won't unlock :( it says T-Mobile for about 2 seconds & it switches back to "no service" or "service disabled" :crying:
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
Have you tried my method or are you looking to use Aosp?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2798566
[Sprint LG G2] 4ringsa6:
I'm having the same issue. Will check out what the post below yours has said when I have time.
[Sprint LG G2] kevindontcare:
Believe me, I've tried it. i've even tried installing cloudyG3, cm11 t-mobile rom, the stock t-mobile rom with wifi calling, & downgrading to zv7/zv8 & still nothing. No matter how hard i try, it still won't unlock, & I KNOW it's not blacklisted or anything, so I don't get why it's not working, I used to have an isis T-mobile sim & I've read online that it doesn't really work for some phones & you get lower signal or something, so I tried using a regular old t-mobile sim, & still nothing :( I know i'm doing all the steps right & it's killing me because I can't get it to work. There's this guy on craigslist that has his own shop to root & unlock phones, & he told me that he's been unlocking phones using your root method, & he said that some phones are stubborn & won't take the unlock. So why doesn't work for me? Can somebody please help me out if you've experienced these problems before :(
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
Could be blacklisted
[Sprint LG G2] kevindontcare:
It's not, I looked it up online on swappa & it said that its not blacklisted & ready to be activated, & I called Sprint to verify & they told me it isn't :(
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
It's probably blacklisted since it is recognizing your T-Mobile sim. If it wasn't unlocked it would say invalid sim card.

Does T-Mobile require you to activate the imei on your account before using the phone? I know MetroPCS does this.
[Sprint LG G2] kevindontcare:
It DOES recognize it, but only for about 2 seconds, sometimes it says "no service" but it usually says "service disabled" :( & I don't know about that, but I went to T-mobile & they've tried checking the IMEI & registering to their network, but it just kept saying something like "the sim cannot be registered at this time" in mobile settings :( can you please provide a link of somebody doing all the steps? I really wanna get this phone unlocked because I love it so much, but ima have to trade up if I can't figure it out :(
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
Sounds like you need to swap the imei with a donor 4g capable GSM phone and then add it to your account before you will get service. Your device is already unlocked but since the phone is a CDMA phone tmobile's system is probably showing it as incompatible. I had this issue with MetroPCS also.
[Sprint LG G2] kevindontcare:
Ah that makes sense! Can you link me to a tutorial on how to do it? I really appreciate the help :D
[Sprint LG G2] prufessor_oak:
Data is working with Straight Talk on CloudyG3 2.0. Not working with the AT&T SIM but then changed to the T-Mobile SIM from the activation kit and data started working.

What I did:

Remove all sims from phone

Flash to the latest LG firmware LS980ZVX_12). Video tutorial here.

Install CloudyG3 2.0 (Video tutorial here.) (You won't need to flash the kk baseband)

Install Rom Toolbox Lite

Open Rom Toolbox Lite and click Root Browser.

Navigate to the system folder and open build.prop with any Text Editor

Change ro.carrier=spr (do not use TMO or anything else recommended on these forums, use spr only)

Save build.prop

Turn off phone

insert SIM

Turn on phone

Download Radio Switcher

Open and select WCDMA/GSM preferred

Navigate to Network Settings

Enable your Data and turn on Data Roaming. Set your APN. It should list the correct APNs based on which SIM you have inserted

(I used T-Mobile Straight Talk) .

May have to reboot a couple of times, but you should have data working eventually
[Sprint LG G2] zizoux2:
Hi Brandon,

I'm buying a second hand Sprint LG G2 and I have a question about its operation at frequencies 850/1900 UMTS/HSPA+.

All the official specs says that Sprint LG G2 only works at 2100 UMTS/HSPA+.

So my question is, can you confirm that by unlocking will connect to 3G/UMTS/HSPA+ carriers like AT&T that only works at 850/1900?

Sorry if I'm bothering you but I needed to ask you this question because in the entire forum could not find a clarification on this.
[Sprint LG G2] prufessor_oak:
I could not get my AT&T sim to work with data at all. Tried APN and editing build.prop. Switched over to a T-Mobile sim and it worked with HSPA+. Here are the steps I took.
[Sprint LG G2] RohanM:
Hey, don't copy carrier folder as it is instead copy contents of carrier folder inside the /carrier & replace folders when prompted. then set permission of carrier folder & reboot. This worked for me.
[Sprint LG G2] kevindontcare:
What permissions do i set? (:
[Sprint LG G2] RohanM:
These...
[Sprint LG G2] magmas:
I followed the guide and my lg g2 works with my at&t sim data and everything thanks!!!
[Sprint LG G2] Anthony_007:
Thanks
[Sprint LG G2] poseidun:
radio switcher problem

So my g2 is working with walmart family mobile (everything texting and data) but its constantly changing the radio band back to LTE/CDMA/EVDo/GSM/WCDMA and i have to change it back to lte/gsm/wcdma. Is there anything I can do so it stays at LTE/GSM/WCDMA permanently?
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
Change the preferred mode in the build.prop from 10 to 9
[Sprint LG G2] poseidun:
thanks but im getting the same problem:(
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
There are 2 places in the build.prop for the preferred mode. The first one is towards the beginning of the file which is commented out. Leave the first one commented out and look for the second one which is towards the very end of the file.

Also don't forget to reboot.
[Sprint LG G2] picklerick:
I forgot to mention there is also a column in the settings.db for the preferred Network.
[Sprint LG G2] n4062327:
Lte band 3

I have Requested please tell me how me add BAND3 in my LS 980 for LTE WORK
[Sprint LG G2] iBowToAndroid:
The phone physically does not support it so there is no way to enable it. Sprint phones cannot get LTE on any carrier that doesn't use the same LTE frequencies as Sprint (and there are none that I know of)