[Guide] GSM unlock for Sprint LG G5

[hyelton]

Unlocking the LG G5 Sprint model! ​

First and foremost thank @vittger over in this thread where the method was posted - HERE

Reason I am making this Guide/post is it seems like even though its been posted, theres not a thread for it and some miss the actual method of doing it.

I haven't tested or seen it tested on any OS below Android 7.0 so it may not work unless you've updated.

1. Download this APK - HERE
2.Install the APK
3 Open the App
4. Scroll down & Select IOT(CDG2)
5.Select LTE setting,Select Operation Mode, Then Select Lab Network
6. Device will reboot, Then go back to step 3,4, and 5, and the option Band25 make sure its enabled. scroll down to LTE Data roam config, and enable all the bands towards the bottom in that menu as well.
7. Go back to the Hidden menu APK main menu, ModemProtocol, RAT Selection, then choose GSM/WCDMA/LTE Auto
8. Reboot and you should be good to go!
9. You now have you Sprint LG G5 LS992 GSM unlocked for both US and international GSM carriers


To Add your APN (for data):
Go to, The hidden menu APK, IOT(CDG2), LTE Settings,
APN settings and then add your APN for your carrier

Remember you'll need to set APN type to "default" and
authentication type to "None" or else it wont work


Tested and working with AT&T 3G/HSPA,4G/LTE And T-Mobile​

2G/4G/LTE working perfectly fine in the USA. Also tested with a GiffGaff UK sim roaming in the US.

This method also works with the LG V20 and LG Tribute HD so it may work on other LG devices.

Having an issue with it stop working?
Disable your screen lock. No password/swipe to unlock/fingerprints - Having a password seems to be an issue with this method.

Here's a quick YouTube video I made,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10k8I5sDtuQ

 

[thaifani]

thanks but are you tested it in Locked G5 Nougate version

 

[hyelton]

thanks but are you tested it in Locked G5 Nougate version

What do you mean by locked G5?

 

[PhantasmRezound]

thanks but are you tested it in Locked G5 Nougate version

This method works entirely on stock. Been running a TracFone GSM BYOP SIM card for the past month with use of the APK above.

 

[dbshane]

Is this the same as the remote unlock? Thank you

 

[hyelton]

Is this the same as the remote unlock? Thank you

Sort of but its FREE. It will do the same exact thing. The instructions are in the OP. All you do is download the APK follow the directions and GSM unlocked

 

[majedalanni]

Thanks.... Bro

 

[robnitro]

How do we return to sprint? Can you put that in the instructions too?

 

[hyelton]

How do we return to sprint? Can you put that in the instructions too?

Just dial ##RTN and enter your SPC code, which will reset your device. If you need your SPC code Give Sprint your IMEI and they can provide it.

 

[robnitro]

Thanks,
RTN would do a reset of all sw or just the provisioning/network/sim setup?

 

[hyelton]

How do we return to sprint? Can you put that in the instructions too?

Thanks,
RTN would do a reset of all sw or just the provisioning/network/sim setup?

It resets everything.

 

[kirito9]

It resets everything.

Video link needs an update .

 

[hyelton]

Video link needs an update .

Yeah, no matter what I do xda will say invalid. But seems I posted the edit link from my channel lol.I'll fix it when I get home thanks for letting me know


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[kirito9]

Yeah, no matter what I do xda will say invalid. But seems I posted the edit link from my channel lol.I'll fix it when I get home thanks for letting me know


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You're welcome, awesome work !

 

[pilderahora]

This method woks with zv9????

 

[hyelton]

This method woks with zv9????

Yes as that's android 7.0


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[wking1976]

What do you mean by locked G5?

Will this work on a Boost LG Stylo 2? I have tried and it is not unlocked and I cannot find "scroll down to LTE Data roam config, and enable all the bands towards the bottom in that menu as well. " this part in the app.

FYI it has Android 7.0 on it.


Thanks

 

[hyelton]

Will this work on a Boost LG Stylo 2? I have tried and it is not unlocked and I cannot find "scroll down to LTE Data roam config, and enable all the bands towards the bottom in that menu as well. " this part in the app.

FYI it has Android 7.0 on it.


Thanks

Its not supposed too so I wouldn't think in would. But it probably doesn't hurt to try at least. But it's doubtful.


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[ljm625]

same issue with somebody mentioned before, I was using on at&t and after a reboot, it will display no sim no matter what you do, have to do a R&D reset to make it work again, and this has happened 2 times for me. anyone have solutions?

 

[hyelton]

same issue with somebody mentioned before, I was using on at&t and after a reboot, it will display no sim no matter what you do, have to do a R&D reset to make it work again, and this has happened 2 times for me. anyone have solutions?

This has never happened to me. Only way I can see it happening is unless your phone had an update, or something Sprint wise is doing something. Did you do a FULL reset before doing so? As in ##RTN#? Where it wipes all the Sprint carrier config etc?


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