[Q] Possible to Bypass Sprint Activation use it on GSM.

[hakkan]

Hello,

I plan to buy (from ebay) a Sprint G3 and use it on GSM with a SIM card.

Is it possible ? Is it locked ot unlocked ? Is it possible to bypass sprint activation screen ?

Thanks.

 

[jcwxguy]

Hello,

I plan to buy (from ebay) a Sprint G3 and use it on GSM with a SIM card.

Is it possible ? Is it locked ot unlocked ? Is it possible to bypass sprint activation screen ?

Thanks.

locked and no way that i know of changing it as sprint version doesnt have root yet.

 

[BretonGirl]

From Sprint's unlock policy:

I am a former Sprint customer or was never a Sprint customer but have purchased a Sprint device from a third party other than Sprint. Can I get the MSL code?

For individuals owners who can provide the telephone number last associated with the device, Sprint may be able to provide the applicable MSL Code if the account associated with the device is in good standing (service or installment contract fulfilled, payments are current, no write-off balance, not associated with a phone sent to collections, phone not reported lost or stolen, etc.).

 

[jainanshal]

Hello,

I plan to buy (from ebay) a Sprint G3 and use it on GSM with a SIM card.

Is it possible ? Is it locked ot unlocked ? Is it possible to bypass sprint activation screen ?

Thanks.

Important thing here is where are you located;

In US - Most probably not, until someone finds a hack for it. Sprint certainly doesn't want you to use their phone on GSM in US.
Outside US - You may get the SIM card slot unlocked from Sprint (done via OTA, not thru code) if some conditions are met like account should be in good standing, shouldn't be a bad ESN & phone should be 90 days old on the account (some people in past have been able to get past this requirement).

Apart from these, you also need to make sure that GSM/UMTS/LTE bands your carrier use are supported by Sprint G3.


I am in the same boat as you, looking to buy a Sprint G3 & use on GSM. Since I'm not in US, I can definitely use it once unlocked but the problem is how to ask Sprint for the unlock when you are not a customer & don't have an account with them.

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From Sprint's unlock policy:

I am a former Sprint customer or was never a Sprint customer but have purchased a Sprint device from a third party other than Sprint. Can I get the MSL code?

For individuals owners who can provide the telephone number last associated with the device, Sprint may be able to provide the applicable MSL Code if the account associated with the device is in good standing (service or installment contract fulfilled, payments are current, no write-off balance, not associated with a phone sent to collections, phone not reported lost or stolen, etc.).

OP is talking about GSM unlock, MSL is not going to help.

 

[BretonGirl]

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OP is talking about GSM unlock, MSL is not going to help.

Um, yes it is. You have to get the MSL from Sprint in order to unlock their phones for usage on GSM networks. It's all explained in their Unlock Policy on Sprint.com.

 

[jainanshal]

Um, yes it is. You have to get the MSL from Sprint in order to unlock their phones for usage on GSM networks. It's all explained in their Unlock Policy on Sprint.com.

Well, I say it again.. MSL has to do nothing with GSM slot unlocking for Int'l networks. For this, Sprint pushes an OTA to the phone which unlocks the SIM slot.

If you still think its explained in a different way (involving MSL) on the Sprint website, plz post the link.

 

[justinswidebody]

Just wait until we have root and I will see if I can unlock it for everyone.

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[BretonGirl]

Well, I say it again.. MSL has to do nothing with GSM slot unlocking for Int'l networks. For this, Sprint pushes an OTA to the phone which unlocks the SIM slot.

If you still think its explained in a different way (involving MSL) on the Sprint website, plz post the link.

I'm talking about unlocking it for use on AT&T, T-Mobile, etc, here in the U.S. For that unlocking you need the MSL code.

 

[BretonGirl]

Here's their unlock policy.
http://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html

Seriously though, why do people buy a phone designed for one carrier wanting to use it on another? It's ridiculous. Just buy what your carrier offers, simple.

 

[engine95]

Here's their unlock policy.
http://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html

Seriously though, why do people buy a phone designed for one carrier wanting to use it on another? It's ridiculous. Just buy what your carrier offers, simple.

You tired of giving that link yet?

 

[thinh182009]

I think hidden key/hidden menu unlocking

 

[hatlesssandman]

Here's their unlock policy.
http://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html

Seriously though, why do people buy a phone designed for one carrier wanting to use it on another? It's ridiculous. Just buy what your carrier offers, simple.

Simply because Sprint phones are much cheaper than any other carrier if bought slightly used or from sites like swappa and ebay. However due to strict unlocking policies of sprint it is near impossible to unlock their devices if you are not a customer. Heck even if you are a customer they give you a hard time. Hence phones on Sprint tend to have much lower resale value for this very reason and hence the reason for people attracted to these devices because they do have the hardware capability of using gsm networks it's only sprint/software that's holding these phones back.
As of now i would hold off on buying a Sprint lg g3 if you plan to use on another network. The phone doesn't even have root yet for sim unlocking hacks to even be attempted. Check out the Sprint HTC m8 sim unlock hack is out for that phone and very capable device with much more development.

 

[scifan]

I get that I should buy a phone for a given carrier - However, if I were to buy a Sprint LG G3 that WAS unlocked, would I be able to use it on T-Mobile would I be able to have some reasonable expectation to have UTMS+/LTE connectivity?

(if I can buy an unlocked sprint phone for ~ $275 vs ~ $450 for a t-mobile version...)

 

[nexus6R3plicant]

I get that I should buy a phone for a given carrier - However, if I were to buy a Sprint LG G3 that WAS unlocked, would I be able to use it on T-Mobile would I be able to have some reasonable expectation to have UTMS+/LTE connectivity?

(if I can buy an unlocked sprint phone for ~ $275 vs ~ $450 for a t-mobile version...)

You will not get lte on it bands are not there.....

 

[Droid2drummer]

Here's their unlock policy.
http://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html

Seriously though, why do people buy a phone designed for one carrier wanting to use it on another? It's ridiculous. Just buy what your carrier offers, simple.

Though this is old ill comment my idea of why. The very reason is , i believe anyway is that sprint phones' resale value is the cheapest overall ...why? Because of the sprint reputation as well as the old days it would not connect to gsm period. However today its global capabilities has began a big buy spree on this model mainly for price ..This is why you might see as example on craigslist, s4 175 as opposed to verizon 250 or T-Mobile etc. Sprint has always had cheaper or lower resale value. Not sure how much longer but ive bought many sprint devices for this reason ..also since sprint sells to more lower to no credit with the spending limit option they are more prone to blacklisted phones and or risk. Lol. So to me i believe this is why you see lots more sprint phones today trying to get on gsm or any. Peace.

Sent from rotary technology Phone

 

[bvzxa3]

Most phones after 2012 using LTE have to have a Sim card slot.
Verizon had to unlock their phones because of the LTE bands they use.
Prior to that Sprint was using Clear as thier 4G provider using WiMAx. When they built up their network their network they had to use sim card slots
Just like Boost, Virgin, they lock down the sim using UCC.
By locking down the sim and the modem you cant access the service menus to take the lock off.
Currently the HTC One, One MAX, and M8 for Sprint are capable of gsm but man is it a pain.

There may be a way hopefully since yes Sprint phones are very cheap in resale value. I got a HTC One MAX for $150. Took me 3 days to unlock, s-off and figure out the instructions on the internet so I can use it on T-Mobile.
I came here to see if the LG G3 can be done as well...so far looks like a no go.

So far the Note 3, Mega and other Samsung phones can be unlocked.

I think it's a steal to get a 5.9" 1080p Quad Core phone for $150. Cheaper than the Desire 820 GSM which is only 720p for $350.

 

[jamesb85]

The sim can be unlocked ..... All you have to do is read.

 

[blane73]

The sim can be unlocked ..... All you have to do is read.

Can you please explain or point us in the right direction? Thanks.

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[sakis450]

bypaass activation

Can you please explain or point us in the right direction? Thanks.

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i used that way with no problems sa far http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/unlock-sim-gsm-how-to-t2853594

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/orig-development/how-to-gsm-unlock-t2961099 check and this!
for disable activation go to system priv apps and find LgStartUpWizzard.apk and rename it to .bak save it, and you get rid of activation process