I was very pleased when I bought this phone as it updated to Nougat 7.0, system updates are rare for VM. I'm hearing that the Boost variant can be unlocked/rooted however the VM variant can not, I did run the command adb reboot bootloader and the phone just rebooted so I'm hoping someone here can tell me if it's possible?
Thanks in advance
Was told by a company that roots phones that the LGLS775 Virgin Mobile is unrootable
There are several outfits on Ebay that offer to unlock international GSM roaming on your Virgin Mobile LG Stylo 2 (LS775) by flashing a replacement ROM that enables the locked-out GSM capability. It does work, but it's not as simple as an unlock code. They have to connect to your PC to flash new firmware to the phone via the USB debug connection.
As of right now none of our devices past the 7.0 zvb firmware update can be rooted. I can tell you how to find your SPC or MSL code to "unlock" the device to access Dialer code menus like ##data# ##iot# ##debug#
RolandStoner said:
As of right now none of our devices past the 7.0 zvb firmware update can be rooted. I can tell you how to find your SPC or MSL code to "unlock" the device to access Dialer code menus like ##data# ##iot# ##debug#
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hello, Can you pls advice me on how to find SPC and MSL codes for my ls775zv9?
thank you!
alex
Here how i learned to do it
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How to unlock the Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-R970
I bough this phone online thinking that i will unlock and keep using on different carriers even outside the US (GSM)
I have done a lot of researches online and i cannot find any solution. The imei is only 14 Digits and almost all online unlocking services doesn't have this model.
The usually codes like *#0011#, *#27663368378# they doesn't work at all.
I have tried to go to unlock stores or guys who knows to unlock phones and he said that this phone cannot be unlocked.
phone has a sim card slot so it should be CDMA&GSM
When i insert a different sim card provider it says Invalid Sim Card so i cannot enter any unlock code
ANY IDEA or i will lose 500$ for bad phone
Uscc is not a gsm phone the sim card slot is used for thw 4g service the phone itself is cdma
Sent from my SCH-R970 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
jtjames003 said:
Uscc is not a gsm phone the sim card slot is used for thw 4g service the phone itself is cdma
Sent from my SCH-R970 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Anyone know if its possible to unlock?
cynthiadx said:
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Anyone know if its possible to unlock?
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did you find a solution? i have th same problem but my phone is s3
jtjames003 said:
Uscc is not a gsm phone the sim card slot is used for thw 4g service the phone itself is cdma
Sent from my SCH-R970 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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you are wrong..when samsung fixed/made the phone give the phone all the feuatures..like thisphone can bee gsm and cdma phone..but uscc lock the gsm and they only want to use cdma..i contact samsung and they told me..all s4 models in every counrtys are same..but uscc lock the gsm network..now we have to 'brake' their lock or give us the unlock code..thatt all.. i also have the same promble..no solution yet..
SkilleR039 said:
How to unlock the Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-R970
I bough this phone online thinking that i will unlock and keep using on different carriers even outside the US (GSM)
I have done a lot of researches online and i cannot find any solution. The imei is only 14 Digits and almost all online unlocking services doesn't have this model.
The usually codes like *#0011#, *#27663368378# they doesn't work at all.
I have tried to go to unlock stores or guys who knows to unlock phones and he said that this phone cannot be unlocked.
phone has a sim card slot so it should be CDMA&GSM
When i insert a different sim card provider it says Invalid Sim Card so i cannot enter any unlock code
ANY IDEA or i will lose 500$ for bad phone
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Check this ##366633# the first code in dial app that works..even imei code dont work this code is going in one dm mode any ideas what is this?
Samsung gs4 sch-970c (cricket)
Samsung has told me this phone will work either gsm or cdma. Cdma is the way cricket first sold it. It cannot be unlocked. It is cdma. It has to be flashed to a new carrier after it is rooted. The sim is locked via software. Not many codes and all the unlock codes you read about are for gsm. The ##366633# code you mention gets you to a disable or enable developer mode.
i also have the same issue. Not resolved yet. but I did find out this that might help: if i pull up a website that checks the MEID number it gives me the whole description of my phone plus an extra digit on the IMEI number. I wonder if this is why third party unlock sites cant help me
Who has unlocked cricket sch-r970c?
Same problem. Cricket said they cannot find the unlock code if the phone was never activated. So this was never activated.
I have rooted it to OptimizedCM-12-1-20151130. Is it now unlocked?
OR, who has successfully flashed a custom ROM to unlock the software lock on it?
The struggle continues...
I just repaired my USC s4 LCD digitizer and now that I am no longer a USC customer wanted to unlock it so I did some checking, if you go to US cellular they will unlock the phone for you, I got my unlock code, but they said they couldn't complete the process if the phone was rooted (Which mine is), you would have to reinstall the USC original firmware, or the latest firmware, to get it to unlock, then root it. I am doing some research now to find out if there is indeed an alternative to unlock a rooted phone...
I just left US CELLULAR where I was told nothing below the s5 could be unlocked,and the only suggestion from any one employed there was to call customer service.
you try RegionLockapp ???
I unlocked my t mobile s4 with it, i had to flash to a earlier firmware, then root, then use RegionLockapp, then re-flash whatever rom you want.
Hello guys, I have some unlocking issues with my phone -> Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-R970C version 4.4.2 -> locked to Cricket 4G LTE. I'm trying to unlock the phone so it can operate with other carriers (European).
I installed towelroot / superSU and galaxsim unlock but my phone doesn't recognize the quick menu access codes beginning with "*#0". Any ideas how to enter the factory menu since codes aren't working? Thanks in advance.
Fyi you have posted in the lg g4 forums
sent from my pre-release littlebig monster
And in general
Sent from a mobile gadget.
s7arw4rs said:
Hello guys, I have some unlocking issues with my phone -> Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-R970C version 4.4.2 -> locked to Cricket 4G LTE. I'm trying to unlock the phone so it can operate with other carriers (European).
I installed towelroot / superSU and galaxsim unlock but my phone doesn't recognize the quick menu access codes beginning with "*#0". Any ideas how to enter the factory menu since codes aren't working? Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683 is where you need to go to read up on how to do this. Based upon your description you're missing an essential detail, which explains why it's not working for you. Also, be aware that the possibility exists your device may be one of the few that doesn't unlock using this method, in which case you need to get an unlock code through other means.
Hello,
I just acquired a new 'Huawei Ascend XT' phone which is sim locked to AT&T. I am currently in the process of unlocking the boot loader and rooting the phone.
I was wondering is there any tool available to Carrier / imei unlock this phone after I have rooted it (or may be even befor rooting it)?
Thanks.
I'm fairly certain you just need to change the apn settings manually.. need to do something weird to bring up the option to add/edit, believe it's holding down the tasks button
Without being carrier unlocked, the phone can only be used on AT&T Prepaid, AT&T, or AT&T based MVNOs. These days AT&T won't give you an unlock code unless you use the phone on AT&T Prepaid for 6 months. You can check eBay to see if any unlockers will sell you an unlock code for a few bucks. Only buy from sellers who have a money back guarantee if their unlock code fails.
rhoniel said:
Hello,
I just acquired a new 'Huawei Ascend XT' phone which is sim locked to AT&T. I am currently in the process of unlocking the boot loader and rooting the phone.
I was wondering is there any tool available to Carrier / imei unlock this phone after I have rooted it (or may be even befor rooting it)?
Thanks.
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Bought 2nd-Hand
I would like to ask if there is any way to carrier unlock. I bought this phone for 20$ on offer up. But when I contacted at&t to request unlock they said it has to be used for 6 months. For me that does not work, as I am already with tMobile and bought the XT for a second phone because of the large device support. I actually love the phone, but as is it is just sitting around. If anyone has or has heard of a way to accomplish an unlock please p.m. Me.or answer in forum. Thanks in advance.
Ps. phone is already bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk 14.0. And latest TwRP.
hi guys .
i have just updated my android to oreo and to use my cellular network i need to go to the hidden menu and change some settings .
in nougat i used to enter a code and it opened the menu but after the update i can't open the menu with that code .
anyone having this problem ?
any solutions ?
The hidden menu has been disabled for many many updates on ls997, so many updates in fact, that you may have even been on an ancient rootable version before you took the update. (It's impossible to root even vaguely recent LS997 updates and will stay unrootable unless you're very lucky). And yes, it's impossible for you to return to the an update old enough to root or even have a working hidden menu and you will brick if you try.
Phoenix591 said:
The hidden menu has been disabled for many many updates on ls997, so many updates in fact, that you may have even been on an ancient rootable version before you took the update. (It's impossible to root even vaguely recent LS997 updates and will stay unrootable unless you're very lucky). And yes, it's impossible for you to return to the an update old enough to root or even have a working hidden menu and you will brick if you try.
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damn
so i cant fix this ?!
i talked to the sprint's customer service and they had no idea about what im talking about . they told me the code to access the menu but it didnt work
LMAO. Sprint have you a code to access the hidden menu? Why don't you ask Sprint to unlock your phone?
HD2FORNICK said:
LMAO. Sprint have you a code to access the hidden menu? Why don't you ask Sprint to unlock your phone?
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the nice part is that they gave me the code . :laugh::laugh::laugh:
I also have ls997 and it unlocked to work on CDMA carrier outside USA and it used to work, but after Oreo update my UIM card doesn't recognized and it needs to unlock again.
Now I don't know what to do.
Phoenix591 said:
The hidden menu has been disabled for many many updates on ls997
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Correct. I think ZV7 was the last version that allowed the hidden menu to work.
yamir61 said:
the nice part is that they gave me the code . :laugh::laugh::laugh:
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What code have you received?
You just need access to the data menu and your msl code in order to edit anything in there
For me it is still working with this code 5689#*997#
Enviado desde mi LG-LS997 mediante Tapatalk
Have question on ZV7 variant
HD2FORNICK said:
LMAO. Sprint have you a code to access the hidden menu? Why don't you ask Sprint to unlock your phone?
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Hi, I saw in a post that recent updates "ineffect" disabled the hidden menu for LS997. You also mention that Zv7 was the last honest to good variant of firmware that has access to hidden menu. I'm having trouble finding the access code for the locked unlock.
Tech gave me the *#2495#*XXX# (where XXX = the model #)
I need to access the dialer to enter in a UICC code given to me before attempting to root.
Any advice is appreciated.
Juju
anyone have that old hidden menu to enter unlock code?
Saw code for Service enu but never did see the code used above for "unlocking code entry" I have an unupdated zv7 Sprint LS997 Sprint variant and wanted to try an unlock code but the hidden menu code given isnt working.
Julie
Just gonna say this, I never got anywhere with it. But there is one way afaik to unlock with that menu after updating past it.
Because they incremented arb you can't downgrade back to arb 0. ZV7 is arb 1, so if someone was able to supply a backup of their system on ZV7, we could get a downgrade for all firmwares on LS997 to go to ZV7 and unlock their phone.
pro_granade said:
Just gonna say this, I never got anywhere with it. But there is one way afaik to unlock with that menu after updating past it.
Because they incremented arb you can't downgrade back to arb 0. ZV7 is arb 1, so if someone was able to supply a backup of their system on ZV7, we could get a downgrade for all firmwares on LS997 to go to ZV7 and unlock their phone.
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Some did unlock their LS997s prior to firmware/OS updates correct?
I have an original LS997 without ANY upgrades to the firmware. It is Sprint variant running ZV7 original no updates. Non rooted LG-V20 Sprint. If it would benefit the community and someone is interested in offering step by step instructions on rooting to give virgin copy of bootloader on the device so they can create downgrade, I am happy to donate time and the un-updated LS997 original software from my device(s) :angel:
Any you s down with this project?
Juju Bee said:
Some did unlock their LS997s prior to firmware/OS updates correct?
I have an original LS997 without ANY upgrades to the firmware. It is Sprint variant running ZV7 original no updates. Non rooted LG-V20 Sprint. If it would benefit the community and someone is interested in offering step by step instructions on rooting to give virgin copy of bootloader on the device so they can create downgrade, I am happy to donate time and the un-updated LS997 original software from my device(s) :angel:
Any you s down with this project?
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I might have been wrong looking back lol. If you don't mind dial *#lgmenu#*997#, go to SVC, then Version Info and tell me what the antirollback is set to. If it's 1 we should be good to downgrade to that firmware, but if it's 0 it won't work.
Drum_p said:
What code have you received?
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this was the code i received :
5689#*997#
yamir61 said:
this was the code i received :
5689#*997#
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And with this code, got only 4 options, Device Test, ELT Test, Factory Reset and Log Service
Please help!!!!!
OS Nougat 7.0
Bootloader G950USQS2BQL1
AT&T
Hello, Uber Driver here who found this phone in my backseat. Tried returning the lost phone to rider via Uber Customer Service several months ago, unsuccessfully.
Is there anyway to unlock this phone for personal use via carrier unlock or Bootloader unlock methods?
Any insights into this are appreciated. Thank you.
Ryan
cockyjock said:
OS Nougat 7.0
Bootloader G950USQS2BQL1
AT&T
Hello, Uber Driver here who found this phone in my backseat. Tried returning the lost phone to rider via Uber Customer Service several months ago, unsuccessfully.
Is there anyway to unlock this phone for personal use via carrier unlock or Bootloader unlock methods?
Any insights into this are appreciated. Thank you.
Ryan
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Paid service for carrier unlock. No bootloader unlocks. Check the imei it may be blacklisted
Cool, thank you MadScientist.