yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint LG G3] juventiknow13:
hmmm i see. Well i've checked and see that the LS990 3g frequency is HSDPA 850 which matches the frequency my carrier uses, so its quite odd that 3g speeds are not being achieved. Will try and do some more digging to see if i can figure something out.

Any other idea of what could it be? Thanks for the reply by the way
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
I think frequencies can be run on different bands - your carrier needs to use band 5 for UMTS850. Also, check Settings->About Phone->Network to see your true network type. Edge = 2G, UMTS = 3G, and HSPA/HSPA+/HSDPA = 4G
[Sprint LG G3] mbison83:
Guys,

I'd really appreciate your help. I bought a new LS990 locally and was given the MSL code to unlock it on gsm networks. The previous owner claimed that I need to call my gsm carrier and give them the code so they could register the phone on their network. I have been calling both Sprint and Tmobile and going back and forth noone can help me with getting this phone unlocked. When I insert my simple mobile sim card it says "invalid card". I wonder if there is a way to get it unlocked on gsm. Any help much appreciated.
[Sprint LG G3] mutanthabesha:
Does anyone know how to get rid of the dreaded GSM icon that shows in the status bar? I hate that thing. Also anymetthod of unlocking and rooting it with the latest android? I want to update so bad but I'm afraid of going through the whole process again.
[Sprint LG G3] buki007:
Check the barepop thread, that's the best rom in my opinion already rooted that you can use this thread method to unlocl gsm.

For the gsm icon i think i read there'z a module for xposed, but im not sure about that

Hope this helps
[Sprint LG G3] jbm1976:
I am new

I am new to this forum and trying to unlock a LS990 to use with cricket wireless. I see you saying there are two ways to unlock them. I am in the US . What is the easiest way to do this? I know how to root a phone. I just bought the LS990 because i saw it also had GSM but it looks like sprint has it locked.
[Sprint LG G3] mbison83:
I spoke to a Sprint guy today and he told me there is absolutely no way to unlock ls990 on a GSM network yet. The sim slot was made for the Sprint LTE speed and has nothing to do with GSM. Is he right?
[Sprint LG G3] buki007:
No, there is a lot of people (including myself) that is using ls990 on a gsm network, wasting the cdma.

Actually before the first unlock back on zv4, clients of sprint said that you can call them for them to give you i dont know if an unlock code or an ota that unlocks GSM.

But the last part i just read, the first one im part, more than 6 months using ls990 in Argentina where cdma died long time ago, just GSM. Unfortunately the lte bands are not the same, but someday i will try that hack to unlock more bands.

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Use the one from the first page, thats the one.

Actually a couple o posts back you should ser someome mention something about an apn xml file, check that link that is the same although far more detailed and with extra help if youre having problems with data

Hope that helps
[Sprint LG G3] jbm1976:
no luck

I gave up. I had no luck getting the phone rooted. it has 5.0.1 and wouldn't root no matter what I tried.
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
Rooting 5.0.1 is quite easy...
[Sprint LG G3] WhiteHawktriple7:
Actually, the Vigor has a sim card slot on the back and when I contacted LG they told me that the phone was a dual phone (CDMA and GSM),

apparently this is common with blackberry's but no one seems to have a how to posted for this phone.
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
A SIM slot means nothing. Every LTE phone has a SIM slot, whether it has GSM or not. There is no GSM option in Mobile Network settings. And...

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=6521&c=lg_ls885_g3_vigor_td-lte_lg_b2_mini
[Sprint LG G3] 1619415:
Has anyone tried that Qualcomm band hack? Does it really unlock more bands or not?
[Sprint LG G3] banks2878:
im on 5.0.1 ZV8 I rooted the G3, I had no experience with this phone and I rooted quite quickly. however I have not figured out how to GSM unlock the phone.. I would like to use the phone on MetroPCS or atleast T Mobile. I would be willing to make a donation or send the phone to someone with experience and feedback and pay them if they could get me up and running!!
[Sprint LG G3] buki007:
I think there's no need, if you're already rooted, you're already halfway there. Is your ZV8 stock? wondering because i have a strong feeling that the zv4, zv6 partitions are important.

If not first you could just read the first post and a couple of posts back where there is a more detailed explanation if you need to understand. I think i post one to i don't recall if it was here or in the BarePop thread.

You could learn a lot trying and realize that at least installing a ROM, Kernel, unlocking, it's a great benefit for some reading that you may apply in any future phone.

Anyway, i think that in your position If the phone seems to be working perfectly, i would try to unlock the GSM through this method. (read a little the entire thread, at least the firsts posts and maybe after page 20), pay attention in the last pages unlocking in Lollipop is discussed.

If you feel comfident, install BarePop TE1, i'm using it and a lot of LS990 phones pick that rom which already install the zv4, zv6 partitions i think are important to perform the unlock. Then perform the unlock

At last, you could try some ROM, like Dirty Unicorn, that is a ROM built for GSM.

Hope some of this helps you!

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Not! but quite insterested on this! I've seen some D85* have worked, but i'm kind of afraid being the first.

FYI , i found a shortcut in Shortcut Master for the LTE that let you select bands...weird.

I'm in a place with no LTE signal, so i don't know if it works... so if anyone want's to try it, it is: com.lge.hiddenmenu.lte_only.Mode_Selection

It seems to simple to have been all this time without this, and no dev or another courious like me find it.

If anyone is asking, this is the Qualcomm band hack post: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
[Sprint LG G3] 1619415:
Is there any way to view active bands? [MENTION=4753739]buki007[/MENTION]

I activated everyone on that list but I was wondering if there is anyway to see which ones are active.
[Sprint LG G3] buki007:
Not that i recall. Although there was a shortcut to select band 1 or 5 or both, kind of a priority thing i guess.

Try looking band on the app.

Band, LTE, hiddenmenu are keywords to find great things in this topic.

Right now i'm in a place whit just a little H coverage, no LTE so i didn't mess much because i wouldn't be able to try it.

I need band 4...:(

If you're able to try i'm willing to help you with my little knowledge, but i trust in my nandroid backup and i don't mind losing data...everything important is backed up one way oe another.

So maybe together can give this a fix for the community and return something :).

I also was thinking on the qualcomm hack...but i don't know why that kind of intimidate me...maybe because i haven't used adb yet.
[Sprint LG G3] scorpic1978:
i am on the same system as you. I unlocked it with only the two files from the first post. You don't need to copy the carrier folder or change the build file. In the network settings, i choose Global and use the shortcut master lite to manually add the t-mobile apn. But i can only get the HSPA speed. I try to add all the lte bands from shortcut master, but it looks like doesn't work, still HSPA.
[Sprint LG G3] 1619415:
We dont get GSM lte the bands need to use it are not in the phone or they are all locked up
[Sprint LG G3] theblues1903:
I can't copy and replace 2 files.it show open failed or EACCES(permissions denied).I had rooted my phone.thanks
[Sprint LG G3] 1619415:
What file browser are you using? Es, root browser, ect....
[Sprint LG G3] theblues1903:
I am using ES File Explorer and root file explorer but not yet

2 files on my phone have properties read write hiden is false

do you think what wrong with my phone

I had fireware reset factory but not yet

thanks
[Sprint LG G3] Gatito2008:
Root Browser works Great!!
[Sprint LG G3] theblues1903:
I copied and replaced so still not working with sim t mobile.thanks
[Sprint LG G3] varunrs:
Bump for exposure.

Can someone who has got their phone unlocked from Sprint and are rooted, please grab the 'Carrier' folder and upload it. This is how the unlock for G2 was engineered and I was hoping same is true in case of G3.

TIA.
[Sprint LG G3] Ramonsterator:
Yeah! Working!!)))

Also - from G2 method - no need to use Shortcut master and etc! After replacing files and rebooting simply go to Settings - Roaming - APN (lowwww down) and you're there!!))

AND ALSO - to remove Sprint garbage - rename next files from folders /system/priv-app and /system/app :

Activation.apk ==> Activation.apk.bak

SprintExtensionProvider.apk ==> SprintExtensionProvider.apk.bak

SprintID.apk ==> SprintID.apk.bak

SprintTouch.apk ==> SprintTouch.apk.bak

Zone-Sprint.apk ==> Zone-Sprint.apk.bak

OmaDmclient.apk ==> OmaDmclient.apk.bak

SPR_Skyfire_Observer.apk ==> SPR_Skyfire_Observer.apk.bak

SPR_Skyfire_Toolbar.apk ==> SPR_Skyfire_Toolbar.apk.bak

Vtt-Sprint.apk ==> Vtt-Sprint.apk.bak

xtra_t_app.apk ==> xtra_t_app.apk.bak
[Sprint LG G3] hotker79:
what carrier you use? and thanks!!!
[Sprint LG G3] rojicha07:
Data speed

even though the status bar only shows GSM for the data connecton, does it still receive WCDMA/3G speeds?

Thanks for posting! :good:
[Sprint LG G3] Ramonsterator:
Kyivstar, Ukraine! :)

Enjoy!!
[Sprint LG G3] Assamat:
I have made this unlock from a phone, which was unlocked from sprint.

I have only removed all the files and folders, which where empty or the same. And then there were only this two files.
[Sprint LG G3] varunrs:
Any chance you could upload the whole carrier folder of yours. I am assuming your phone was activated on Sprint already. The people who buy the phones that weren't activated on Sprint didn't have the Wi-Fi Hotspot option in the GSM mode on the G2 until they copied over files to the carrier folder from a Sprint activated phone.

I don't know if it is the same with the G3 as I haven't got mine in my hands yet, but I want to be ready and a complete folder gives me and others a better chance to get it working properly.

TIA.
[Sprint LG G3] garynsa:
I was able to get them by copying g2 files and overriding the 2 files from here
[Sprint LG G3] darkthugs:
so it is working with the international carriers if i make one factory reset?
[Sprint LG G3] nziaad:
I have tried replacing the files, my phone gets the gsm signal but a message keep popping up "unfortunately the process com.android.phone has stopped". I have an LG G3 sprint with bad ESN. Once i put my sim card out, the error message no longer appears. I am from Mauritius and i am on a local network. I rooted my phone with stumproot.
[Sprint LG G3] nziaad:
Someone could can compare cloudy g3 rom. How cloudy g3 rom can unlock sim card?
[Sprint LG G3] Adel1M:
big thanks for you man. it works for me. thanks a lot.
[Sprint LG G3] 12manytimes:
Just root and edit build.prop change SPR to OPEN...done..HSPA with T-Mobile and HSPA+ with AT&T
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
Is it really that simple? No apn changes or anything? I gotta know cuz you just peaked my curiosity now. :)

And this is with a Sprint G3?

Edit. I'm curious for ROM building to cross brands. ie ATT, Tmo etc
[Sprint LG G3] weijoin:
same with you,I don't know whether build.pro change all spr to open or only ro.build.target_operator to open.no other changing?:cyclops:
[Sprint LG G3] 12manytimes:
ro.build.target_operator=SPR...pull build.prop..change SPR to OPEN(capital letters)..then replace build.prop(check permissions or get bootloop)...thats it..add APN with APN Manager and ur good..HSPA with T-Mobile HSPA+ with AT&T
[Sprint LG G3] ankurcshah:
Any updates on stopping the activation notification?
[Sprint LG G3] nziaad:
Where to check permissions?

What permissions should be checked?

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To remove hands free activation, your phone should be rooted

1. Download and install Root Browser from playstore

2. Ooen root browser

3. then go system folder

4.Open privapp

5. Rename all sprink apk, Setup Wizard.apk, and Self Service.apl to bak.

6.reboot

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Have you change the files in carrier by the one provided or you have simply change ro.build.target_operator=SPR to OPEN or both.

I have done both, now i have gsm signal but no h or g or e symbol.
[Sprint LG G3] 12manytimes:
After u change SPR to OPEN use APN Manager app from play store..make app system app with titanium backup pro..move app from system app to priv-app...then it allows u to add your on APN

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And all I did was change that one line in build.prop to unlock phone for GSM use
[Sprint LG G3] pdagarcia:
if i change the build.prop can i stil keep using it with sprint
[Sprint LG G3] Gatito2008:
Check your files permissions.
[Sprint LG G3] Caguayote:
Hey bro how did you register to cricket did you flash the phone or you use this method showing on this forum?
[Sprint LG G3] it@campisa.com:
Works like a charm

if you have paypal i will be glad to send you 5 buks, it was easy
[Sprint LG G3] theblues1903:
My phone just working when I add +1.can you show me why.thanks
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
Easy fix if you search
[Sprint LG G3] Alexander Kalinin:
AS/US990

Hi!

Possible unlock AS990 or flash LS990 firmware (need patched dll for flashtool)?

Motherboard marked EAX65632401_1.0_LS990_MAIN(2) (05/12)

Thanks.
[Sprint LG G3] abudraih:
hi

i have zero experience with modifying lg phones, actually i am an htc guy, i tried to this process for my brother's lg as he travelling to KSA and he need to use it as GSM phone, i read the post and get mt phone rooted and using the root explorer i deleted the two files in carriers/app and replaced them with attached files on first post.

when i insert an at&t SIM card to phone, this msg appears

unfortunately, the process com.android phone has stopped.

after i stocked there i read the the tread and know that you have to edit the build.prop, but i didn't and i don't know how.

now i have rooted zv6 phone.

can somebody please give me a very simple instruction to fix and unlock the phone, my brother flight today

thanks in advance
[Sprint LG G3] xxprezzo:
I tried several methods for getting it to work on gsm in my country (Dominican Republic) still no luck, tried replacing the carrier folder, unlocking all the gsm bands with qpst and editing the build.prop setting the build.target.operator to "spr" "open" even "att" and "vzn"... I am still unable to get it working with my local carrier. It is the Sprint version by the way... I read somewhere someone was able to install a custom rom on this one, but did not find any more info...
[Sprint LG G3] aljabry2009:
how can I unlock LG G3 Vigor LS885 from sprint to use it with non US cdma network?
[Sprint LG G3] gLam16:
Is there anyway to unlock ZV8 ? I already rooted zv8.
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
Why do you not do research? That phone does not have GSM and cannot be unlocked.

G3 =/ G3 Vigor
[Sprint LG G3] calcappone:
Need help unlocking!!!

Ok I am at my wits end trying to get my MetroPCS sim to register. I have replaced the /carrier/apps folder. I have installed shortcut master and found my way to the roaming menu and search for GSM networks and seen T-Mobile and ATT pop up but when I try to register with T-Mobile it gives me an error. I tried to change the build.prop file from SPR to spr and when I do that com.android.phone constantly FC's until I change it back and anytime I add a APN and save it disappears. Please could someone help me!!! Thank you
[Sprint LG G3] Yaxel10:
Unlock LG LS660?

Hey bro, i need to unlock the LG TRIBUTE BLACK LS660 do you know how?
[Sprint LG G3] cablemel:
Don't understand why people ask for stuff about other phones in a different specific thread.. POST IN GENERAL FORUMS
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
Does not have GSM. Cannot be unlocked
[Sprint LG G3] handrade773:
Thank you so much, working on Att Cricket Lollipop.
[Sprint LG G3] 1619415:
GSM unlocked Stock ROM is here!!!!!

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-lg-g3/development/rom-sprgsm-v1-stock-rooted-tweaks-mods-t3107273
[Sprint LG G3] sinisin:
Now we need to get LTE to work on GSM......
[Sprint LG G3] 1619415:
That may be a little hard, the phone dosen't really support it... It does work on cricket in some place
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
The problem is frequencies. AT&T very recently started running LTE on 1900 MHz, which the phone has, but it's only in limited areas right now. T-Mo will also be doing the same thing, but in the future. For now, expect only HSPA+
[Sprint LG G3] sinisin:
So its true Sprint has a completely different radio(hardware) than almost every carrier out there. Like the TMO G3 has all bands, as do most G3s except Sprint. I love and hate them sometimes.

At least Apple does one thing right. Build devices that can run every network in the world. On any band.
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
Well yes that is one of the advantages of a completely closed system where the OEM controls everything. Far more disadvantages though IMHO
[Sprint LG G3] w.lorenzo:
Brilliant

The root browser was the one who actually so the files for me, besides that everything work like a breeze great work!!!!
[Sprint LG G3] drsparsh:
Is there any way to select 2G or 3G manually? It takes 3G automatically.
[Sprint LG G3] IlluminaTimmy:
Hello.

I got your method to work. Only thing i cant figure out is when i call someone or they call me, my data connection drops & have to reboot to get back.

Any ideas?
[Sprint LG G3] w.lorenzo:
Which ATT networks are you able to connect to? 3G/H/LTE?

Which ATT networks are you able to connect to? 3G/H/LTE? :confused:
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
Depends on the frequencies that ATT runs in your area. Most people will be able to get up to H+
[Sprint LG G3] w.lorenzo:
In my area

[QRCODE][/QRCODE]

GSM/EDGE	900 MHz / 1800 MHz / 1900 MHz

3G	900 MHz

4G	1800 Mhz (Band 3)

thanks for the reply
[Sprint LG G3] SMGhufron:
Whoa! this simple steps actually works! :D

I thought i can never use this device in Indonesia, thank you very much dude, i really appreciate it :good:

By the way does anyone has figure out how to change the 2g/3g indicator?
[Sprint LG G3] 1619415:
Use G3 tweakbox to change the icons.
[Sprint LG G3] scottspa74:
OK I'm asking this in serious honesty. I just heard someone get shot next to my house. I called 911, and I saw in my notification bar that data is off for 133minutes after my call. I want data and phone at same time screw sprint/CDMA. If I flash one of the gsm ROMs, do I also need to start a tmo account, or some other acct? Sorry, never understood how the whole idea of making this device gsm works.
[Sprint LG G3] sidgallup:
does the unlock survive a factory reset? lets say i decide to sell it, if i do a restore do i have to unlock it again? what about OTA updates? anyone has tested this?

Also, is it the same process for KitKat and Lollipop?
[Sprint LG G3] SMGhufron:
Oh yes of course, thats cool man :D

One more question, when i use global network instead of gsm/utms sometime i got Edge signal and sometime i got H+ but mostly i got edge, i guess the global means gsm/wcdma auto in normal device right? is there any way to change it to wcdma only?
[Sprint LG G3] sidgallup:
ok i just unlocked it on stock 5.0.1 and it actually does survive a factory restore from stock recovery, just one question... what do i need to do to make APNs sticking automatically? or is there any app i could use to add the APNs more easily than shortcut master then searching for hidden menus then searching for APN settings ?
[Sprint LG G3] 1619415:
With shortcut master you can make shortcuts on your home screen.... That way it is super easy.
[Sprint LG G3] sidgallup:
I know but that requires to add my gmail account, and this phone is used by 3 different people at work i dont want to leave my account there. the only method it ocurs to me is using Titanium to make a backup of the shortcut master app, then restore phone to factory settings, sideload Titanium, then restore shortcut master app
[Sprint LG G3] SMGhufron:
Now im using cloudy 1.2 and this method no longer working, any ideas? :(

EDIT: Nevermind its my fault, i just simply flash it when still in ZV2.

But still i cant use WCDMA network (in both stock and custom), anyone can help me please?
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
Yes it will survive a reset. No, you cannot OTA while unlocked. No, it's not the same process for KitKat

Global means it will pick up both Sprint and GSM - and it will always prefer Sprint. Might be able to force it to a certain mode using an app or something

There are apps that will take you straight to the APN settings. Install one as a system app and that too will survive resets
[Sprint LG G3] Álvaro.1991:
To Disable the Hand free activation from sprint, go to system/app/ setupwizart and be disable the activation
[Sprint LG G3] bishup3180:
APN g3
[Sprint LG G3] kcking26:
How come i dont have the android apn setting?
[Sprint LG G3] kcking26:
Ok, I was able to unlock it but in the status bar instead of the LTE sign or Tmobile icon, there's a circle with GSM in it. Anyway to restore the Tmobile/LTE icons? It's a cosmetic thing but I'd rather see that than the GSM icon.

Ok, on a non cosmetic note, I can't send/receive picture messages while connected to wifi and I think that has to do with the issue in my first post. Anyone have any solutions?
[Sprint LG G3] dngr.fun:
Thanks

It worked at 100%, soon I´ll upload aditional steps to apn data. but all this gave the right approach to resolve the issue
[Sprint LG G3] galaxyhero:
Im experiencing the gsm icon on cloudyrom 2.4 sprint cdma. Everything works except mms. Not sure what else to do.
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
Stock app doesn't do it for some reason. Just use an alternate
[Sprint LG G3] 1619415:
G3 TweakBox
[Sprint LG G3] duylongdang:
Can I unlock my ls990 to use in usa? I have tried many times and many ways that I have seen in the internet to unlock it but didn't work. Please help me [emoji53]
[Sprint LG G3] abatoir:
Hi good day. The Sprint g3 that you unlocked. How does the data work out.?
[Sprint LG G3] joshu1294:
Where are the files?

I was triying yo find the files and I couldn't.

I'm using the CyanogenMod rom and the directory in not there. Cans someone tell me where the files are?
[Sprint LG G3] azuvaydov1:
THANXXX

Thanxxx a lot))) unlocked my ls990, GSM network works well but only just now tested it and found that data is not working for CDMA.

Anyway thank you ;);););)
[Sprint LG G3] Ichmet:
which rom you use ?
[Sprint LG G3] azuvaydov1:
))

ZV8
[Sprint LG G3] shivaagarwal1:
Any way of getting LTE to work?
[Sprint LG G3] @ndr3s:
Thanks and working on CRICKET WIRELESS usa carrier
[Sprint LG G3] nemanja1:
Someone found the way to replace gsm circle icon (when data is on), with regular e, 3g, h, h+ icons?

I am frustrated with this, since i succesfully simunlocked my G3.

Someone said that tweakbox can change it, but i cant find a option for that.

Pls help.
[Sprint LG G3] ijball:
Would anyone know if this method will work on Sprint G4?
[Sprint LG G3] Vicks88ster:
Awsm

Worked like a charm
[Sprint LG G3] lucia758:
will this work on lg g3 d850

question????
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
No. GSM phones use codes
[Sprint LG G3] Tekone:
I tried this method on G3 ZVA firmware and don't work.. Sim still show invalid. Anyway to downgrade or customer Rom will work?
[Sprint LG G3] iBowToAndroid:
I've done many of them on ZVA. Works fine
[Sprint LG G3] fromgeorgia:
i tried on zva too. it worked but "end call" button was not working. so i downgraded to zv8 and it worked fine
[Sprint LG G3] dopvista:
Worked like a cham for my LGLS990.

Thanx so muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
[Sprint LG G3] wnyhiphop:
no one could upload their back up and give it to us? or make a rom with everything set?