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

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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
111.png

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!

 

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ysabxe said:
ysabxe :highfive: sentonbomb
>>>We done that!
GSM work like it should now on Stock LG ROM

Must have:
1. Stock ROM (or Stock based)
2. ROOT
3. Drivers on PC



Instructions
1. Launch TC shortcut
2. Go to Network -> ABD -> Your device
111.png

3. Copy Folder property to Folder carrier (/carrier/property)
4. Reboot

* might not work for US operators (test)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Beer money sent.... :)
 
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unfortunately officially unlocking thru Sprint.. this method.. and other proper unlock methods(not build.prop edit) do not allow GSM to work domestically in the USA(AT&T/TMO).

need to use the hacked Tmobile rom or AOSP roms it seems after making build.prop edits. At least that's how it's been for me. I get no service whatsoever with a TMO SIM.

:(
 
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autoprime said:
unfortunately officially unlocking thru Sprint.. this method.. and other proper unlock methods(not build.prop edit) do not allow GSM to work domestically in the USA(AT&T/TMO).

need to use the hacked Tmobile rom or AOSP roms it seems after making build.prop edits. At least that's how it's been for me. I get no service whatsoever with a TMO SIM.

:(
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Well sorry to hear but I'm using a GSM straight talk sim card and everything except mms works. Phone is on ZV8 firmware and not unlocked or anything.
 
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nickeedoo said:
Well sorry to hear but I'm using a GSM straight talk sim card and everything except mms works. Phone is on ZV8 firmware and not unlocked or anything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

interesting. and all you did was use the method in this thread? never did the build.prop unlock or anything?

I'm on ZVA.. not sure if that changes anything. I can try downgrading if it comes to it.
 
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1. Purchase phone on CL (recommended) lol
2. Did the spr build.prop thing
3. Insert SIM/input APN
4. Switch to GSM/WCDMA (or WCDMA only)
5. Curse the demon that refuses to let MMS work. (still working on this)

PS: It's worth mentioning that I have the AT&T compatible sim card from straight talk. Haven't tried the T-MO one yet

Also: Does having ZV8 mean I'm good to go on installing custom recovery and then an AOSP rom? LG's rom is cool and all, but I came from the S4 and would like come CM bacon!
 
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    ysabxe
    ysabxe
    unlock.png

    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
    111.png

    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!

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    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
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