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

nasa66 · Oct 22, 2015

there is no property folder in carrier ???

robhuffster · Nov 6, 2015

nukeman239 said:
There is no separate thread for the Justin ROM? Also can I use your ROM porting tutorial to flash this ROM?
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2582398

need a copy of justins rom or a working link please seem to lost my file need one that works on 4.2.2 jellybean please. thanks

yl328 · Dec 9, 2015

Whenever I change the permissions of the "property" file under carrier to anything but rwxrwxrwx all the files inside disappear. Any guidance on that?
Correction: the files are still inside (changing it back to rwxrwxrwx works fine), it's just that when root explorer loads up that folder, it appears blank. Surely rw-r-r wouldn't do that. Any ideas?

Is there anything wrong with leaving the permissions as rwxrwxrwx on the property folder?

dastaner · Jan 1, 2016

Does this method works on LS980 Cloudy rom 3.3 ?

critikality · Jan 2, 2016

dastaner said:
Does this method works on LS980 Cloudy rom 3.3 ?

i guess not cause cloudy 3.3 is lollipop. This works on kitkat AFAIK but u could still try though. I strongly suggest u check the thread for "sim unlock zvg"

Sent from my LG-LS980 using XDA Forums PRO

dastaner · Jan 4, 2016

critikality said:
i guess not cause cloudy 3.3 is lollipop. This works on kitkat AFAIK but u could still try though. I strongly suggest u check the thread for "sim unlock zvg"

Sent from my LG-LS980 using XDA Forums PRO

Tnx, I'm now on Cloudy 2.2 [KK], but my signal doesnt work very well...

critikality · Jan 6, 2016

dastaner said:
Tnx, I'm now on Cloudy 2.2 [KK], but my signal doesnt work very well...

signal doesn't work well like how?...little details might help

Sent from my LG-LS980 using XDA Forums PRO

dastaner · Jan 6, 2016

critikality said:
signal doesn't work well like how?...little details might help

Sent from my LG-LS980 using XDA Forums PRO

Sometimes a get signal drop(no signal), sometimes i don't have signal at all...

edit:
i add this lines in the build.prop

ro.build.target_county: US
ro.carrier=TMO
ro.build.target_operator=TMO
persist.service.crash.enable=1
ro.telephony.default_network=9
telephony.lteOnCdmaDevice=0

if i don't add this lines in the build.prop i don't get any signal.
System Setings -> Tethering & networks -> Mobile networks -> Network mode -> GSM/WCDMA/LTE.

dastaner · Jan 21, 2016

What permissions to put on the "files" and "folders" ???

talvigi · Jan 24, 2016

pbedard said:
Nithing. Here

Sent from my LG-LS980 using XDA Premium HD app

Hay @pbedard : Would you please tell me if this method works for ZVE on LS980 i have a bad device which is nothing but a piece of entertainment. Thanks

talvigi · Jan 24, 2016

abbas23 said:
How To Update LS980 to stock lollipop.
1) Download zve.tot file from here http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G2/LS980/Stock_Firmware
2) flash it via flashtool (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476)
3) start your phone and you'll get the lollipop update. If you don't, then download the update.zip and flash via adb through recovery
4) after lollipop update, you'll need to unlock sim. For that, root is required. Root it by this method http://highonandroid.com/android-smartphones/how-to-root-lg-g-flex-2-g2-g3-on-lollipop/
5) unlock sim by following this method first http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
then follow this (see second post on this link for details)
http://xdaforums.com/sprint-g2/development/zvg-unlock-sim-card-t3096995

BUT I was really unable to even root it with all the methods you have mentioned and others too,

Edited: Hay guys thanks for all your help i finally did it the permanent SIM Unlock procedure here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2655133

talvigi · Jan 24, 2016

ysabxe said:
SIM Unlock
LG G2 LS980

Must have:

1. Stock ROM (or Stock based)
2. ROOT
3. Drivers on PC
4. Connect phone to PC with USB-debugging

Instructions:

1. Launch Totalcmd.exe on PС
2. Go to Network -> ABD -> Your device

3. Copy All Folders from carrier to /carrier/
4. Reboot
* Confirm permissions on the phone
* You can use any Root File Manager to do the same... TC don't work on KitKat
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

To make APNs stick automatically:

1. Replace apns-conf.xml in Folder /etc/
2. Delete File telephony.db and mmssms.db in Folder /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
3. Reboot

To make MMS work (Not for sure, try Hangouts):

1. In dialer press ##443336772#, you will get a 6 digit SPC code, remember it! (can see it only on JB 4.2.2)
2. In dialer press ##DATA# , this will take you to hidden Data settings
3. Select MMSC
4. Hit Edit, you will be prompted for your SPC code, enter it
5. Now have 3 options: Set URL, Gateway, and Set Port. Set all
6. Reboot
* Thanks for scottdanpor
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

To remove Bloat rename system aplications:

Activation.apk.bak
OmaDmclient.apk.bak
SPR_Skyfire_Observer.apk.bak
SPR_Skyfire_Toolbar.apk.bak
SprintExtensionProvider.apk.bak
SprintID.apk.bak
SprintTouch.apk.bak
Vtt-Sprint.apk.bak
xtra_t_app.apk.bak
Zone-Sprint.apk.bak
WIFIOffloader.apk.bak
* Look for them in app and priv-app folders
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

If Tethering don't work:

Follow this Guide
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

To stop Sprint Update notification:

1. Install Autostarts app from Google Play (this is a pay app and there may be other free apps that do the same thing but this is what I used)
2. Go to After Startup
3. Scroll down until you see Google Services Framework
4. There should be several of them. For me it was the third one. Tap it and read the bottom of the popup to find out. It will say Receiver com.google.android.gsf.update.SystemUpdateService...
5. Disable it (Grant Root)
6. Reboot
* Thanks for Marty

* We done that ysabxe :highfive: sentonbomb
* Thanks for severly he send me files from unlocked phone!
* Before accept OTA Update you need to activate bloat (remove .bak)
* Confirmed! Working on LG G FLEX LS995
* Not working with US operators!

Confirmed: it also works on LS980 running ZVE
I did it and after all done did a factory reset and hurry all things done.

wzedlare · Jan 27, 2016

Works incredibly perfect.Thank you so much

xNotta · Jan 27, 2016

~~So is all that needs to be changed is the "OMADM_SIMLOCK" value in the node.db database from 0 to 1 to do the unlock? (assuming APNs are already there and applied)~~

Shoot, was thinking the ZVG method was part of this thread, but it has it's own thread.

geoffrey2012 · Jan 28, 2016

ysabxe said:
SIM Unlock
LG G2 LS980

Must have:

1. Stock ROM (or Stock based)
2. ROOT
3. Drivers on PC
4. Connect phone to PC with USB-debugging

Instructions:

1. Launch Totalcmd.exe on PС
2. Go to Network -> ABD -> Your device

3. Copy All Folders from carrier to /carrier/
4. Reboot
* Confirm permissions on the phone
* You can use any Root File Manager to do the same... TC don't work on KitKat
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

To make APNs stick automatically:

1. Replace apns-conf.xml in Folder /etc/
2. Delete File telephony.db and mmssms.db in Folder /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
3. Reboot

To make MMS work (Not for sure, try Hangouts):

1. In dialer press ##443336772#, you will get a 6 digit SPC code, remember it! (can see it only on JB 4.2.2)
2. In dialer press ##DATA# , this will take you to hidden Data settings
3. Select MMSC
4. Hit Edit, you will be prompted for your SPC code, enter it
5. Now have 3 options: Set URL, Gateway, and Set Port. Set all
6. Reboot
* Thanks for scottdanpor
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

To remove Bloat rename system aplications:

Activation.apk.bak
OmaDmclient.apk.bak
SPR_Skyfire_Observer.apk.bak
SPR_Skyfire_Toolbar.apk.bak
SprintExtensionProvider.apk.bak
SprintID.apk.bak
SprintTouch.apk.bak
Vtt-Sprint.apk.bak
xtra_t_app.apk.bak
Zone-Sprint.apk.bak
WIFIOffloader.apk.bak
* Look for them in app and priv-app folders
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

If Tethering don't work:

Follow this Guide
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

To stop Sprint Update notification:

1. Install Autostarts app from Google Play (this is a pay app and there may be other free apps that do the same thing but this is what I used)
2. Go to After Startup
3. Scroll down until you see Google Services Framework
4. There should be several of them. For me it was the third one. Tap it and read the bottom of the popup to find out. It will say Receiver com.google.android.gsf.update.SystemUpdateService...
5. Disable it (Grant Root)
6. Reboot
* Thanks for Marty

* We done that ysabxe :highfive: sentonbomb
* Thanks for severly he send me files from unlocked phone!
* Before accept OTA Update you need to activate bloat (remove .bak)
* Confirmed! Working on LG G FLEX LS995
* Not working with US operators!

Can you please clarify where you get the carrier folder to copy to the phone's carrier directory. Is it somewhere concealed in the stock ROM KDZ file ?

1c3 · Jan 30, 2016

Had some real trouble with me G2 earlier. Bought it and it was showing up as D802, I tried to root and then install TWRP recovery via Autorec but ended up with white lines issue. Gave it to the repair guy and he made it work but said that it is LS980 and was converted to D802. Now the phone showing up as LS980 and working fine on 4.2.2. I asked him to upgrade to Lollipop but he said it wont be carrier unlocked after upgrading to Lollipop.

My question is that should this unlock procedure be done before upgrading to Lollipop or after it? What I am trying to accomplish is to install CloudyG2 3.3 rom.

Thanks

wzedlare · Jan 30, 2016

1c3 said:
Had some real trouble with me G2 earlier. Bought it and it was showing up as D802, I tried to root and then install TWRP recovery via Autorec but ended up with white lines issue. Gave it to the repair guy and he made it work but said that it is LS980 and was converted to D802. Now the phone showing up as LS980 and working fine on 4.2.2. I asked him to upgrade to Lollipop but he said it wont be carrier unlocked after upgrading to Lollipop.

My question is that should this unlock procedure be done before upgrading to Lollipop or after it? What I am trying to accomplish is to install CloudyG2 3.3 rom.

Thanks

You dont need to unlock your sim on cloudy roms

ad346 · Feb 3, 2016

1c3 said:
Had some real trouble with me G2 earlier. Bought it and it was showing up as D802, I tried to root and then install TWRP recovery via Autorec but ended up with white lines issue. Gave it to the repair guy and he made it work but said that it is LS980 and was converted to D802. Now the phone showing up as LS980 and working fine on 4.2.2. I asked him to upgrade to Lollipop but he said it wont be carrier unlocked after upgrading to Lollipop.

My question is that should this unlock procedure be done before upgrading to Lollipop or after it? What I am trying to accomplish is to install CloudyG2 3.3 rom.

Thanks

hey man

im in the exact exact situation as you. for 3 days ive been trying to get my phone rooted and twrp installed. each time i tried, i used autorec and it got me the fastboot mode problem..however now, a phone shop was able to flash a stock android rom on it, sim network worked initially but the moment i connected it to wifi (some file must have updated with sprint) the network wont connect and i keep getting handsfree activation message on screen but it doesnt actually activate...

please shed some light on what to do in order to gain access to mobile networks? and possibly flash twrp without autorec

geoffrey2012 · Feb 6, 2016

Panagiotisgate13 said:
This is the prosedure I followed to unlock my LS 980 with ZVC.

1.Install ZVC.tot
2.Root the phone with ioroot25
3.Download Root Explorer from PlayStore
4.Download SimUnlockFinal.zip and extract the files
5.Rename in : /System/app/OMADMclient.apk to OMADMclient.apk.bak
6.After that put in your's phone memory the folder Carrier and replace the folder 'Carrier' with the one that comes with the SimUnlockFinal.zip with Root Explorer (Don't do it twice if you don't see the files you have replace).Just continue to the next step.
7.Replace the apns-conf.xml in Folder /etc/ and then change the permission to Rw-r-r-
8.Delete the telephony.db in Folder /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
Then reboot..
The only issue is that it can't read the contacts from the sim card.So make a backup.vcf on your Pc or your sd card and just restore it at the end of the procedure...

This worked for me...I am not responsible for briked devices if you do something wrong...
If this thread helped you just hit 'Thanks'.

Are where would I find the SimUnlockFinal.zip? Your guide is no use unless the location of this file is made clear.

XDAkilla757 · Feb 27, 2016

Causes the ls995 com.android.phone to fc every other second at every boot unless the Sprint SIM is removed. Any ideas?

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