LG V30 Sim Unlock Code - LG V30 Questions & Answers

(mod edit)

---

jennspencer said:
I want to pre-order LG V30 as soon as it will be available and my phone will come from sprint (because I still have a contract with them). so my question is: it possible to unlock this phone the same day for cricket sim card? we have a cheap family plan so I want to use this phone with cricket. thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think Sprint will not help you with unlocking your phone because they don't want to loose a customer who paying bills every month) you should search online after 21th September for unlocking solution

---

Wait for the U.S. carrier unlocked version which will be released probably early to mid-November, AFTER all the carrier branded models. It will work with all carriers and won't be locked to any.
Apparently the carrier unlocked U.S. version which is also bootloader unlock eligible will be LG V30 US998.
Set a Google alert for that model number.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1357369-REG/lg_lgus998_ausasv_lg_v30_us998_64gb.html?email=
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

---

diegoplanet said:
where I can see the full carrier list where lg v30 will be available ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For the US Google 'Lg v30 carrier list " .
Look for Android police...

---

jamesfranco said:
what is the difference between LG V30+ and LG H930 ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The + is supposedly only for 128gb storage.

---

jamesfranco said:
what is the difference between LG V30+ and LG H930 ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LG V30+ is version with 128 GB storage and LG H930 is version for Europe

---

ChazzMatt said:
Wait for the U.S. carrier unlocked version which will be released probably mid-October, AFTER all the carrier branded models. It will work with all carriers and won't be locked to any.
Apparently the carrier unlocked U.S. version which is also bootloader unlock eligible will be LG V30 US998.
Set a Google alert for that model number.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1357369-REG/lg_lgus998_ausasv_lg_v30_us998_64gb.html?email=
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
do you know exact model number for T-Mobile ?

---

slovakdirkovich said:
LG V30+ will be GSM only or cdma too ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it will support cdma too. I think it will be sprint, verizon, us cellular models

---

mattzaher said:
I heard that v30 will available in asia in one week, anyone know exact country/carrier?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It will be available in Korea, starting from 21 september.
Cheers~

---

sammyalexandro said:
"The LG V30 release date is Thursday, September 21 in South Korea (carriers: SK Telecom, KT, LG U+). The LG V30 with 64 GB of storage will retail at a full price of 949,300 KRW. The model with 128 GB of memory will go for 998,800 KRW. In comparison, the Galaxy Note 8 starts at around 1,090,000 KRW. Those figures roughly translate to $840, $890, and $970, respectively"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you cite your source for that? A friend -- @Septfox -- was looking for that, to prove the LG V30 PLUS model would only be $50 more. Even googling those exact sentences, I can't find it. I believe you, I would just like the source.
Septfox said:
In other news, apparently the 128gb variant isn't going to be that much more expensive, something like $50...but I can't remember where I saw that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There you go, see above. At least one other person saw it, also!
EDIT: FOUND IT.
Cutting straight to the chase,
The LG V30 will be priced in at KRW 949,300 ($842)
The LG V30+ will be priced in at KRW 998,800 ($885)
The LG V30 and V30+ pre-orders will begin starting tomorrow, and will go on till the 20th of September in South Korea. The phone will be available to purchase starting the 21st of September.
In addition to this, customers of the LG V30 and V30+ would also be getting the Google Daydream VR headsets for a very nominal price of KRW 1,000 which is even less than $1. This is just a token amount that the users need to pay for the headset which would otherwise cost $79 (KRW 89,000).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hope in the U.S. the "+" model is only about $50 difference and that LG offers it as a choice for the "carrier unlocked" model...

---

I looked into this because I am on a T-mobile business plan and I want a V30 as soon as possible. The stated rule with T-mobile is that after 40 days on a plan with a fully paid for phone, they will unlock it for you. If you are on a prepaid program, you must pay in at least $100 of service before they will unlock the phone.

---

stuartmc said:
I looked into this because I am on a T-mobile business plan and I want a V30 as soon as possible. The stated rule with T-mobile is that after 40 days on a plan with a fully paid for phone, they will unlock it for you. If you are on a prepaid program, you must pay in at least $100 of service before they will unlock the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ironic, because 35-40 days after the carrier-branded phones are released is when the carrier unlocked LG V30 US998 will be released -- if LG goes by past history. So, if you buy on Day 1, basically T-mobile will release you about the same time you have another option. [emoji14]
The carrier unlocked version usually is released a few weeks (4 weeks, 6 weeks?) after the carrier-branded variants. Let's look at the LG G6 released earlier this year...
LG G6 announced to the world February 26.
40 days later, LG G6 was released to U.S. carriers on April 7.
35 days after that, LG G6 US997 (carrier unlocked) was released on May 12.
35 days between carrier-branded LG G6 and carrier unlocked LG G6. That's 5 weeks difference. And if memory serves me correctly, previous years/previous flagship LG models were about the same. So, if the LG V30 carrier-branded versions go on sale in early October, the LG V30 US998 will probably go on sale in early-to mid November.
That lead time is so the carrier stores can fleece the suckers before the good stuff gets released.
Was over a full month between LG G6 "announcement" (February 26) and when U.S. carriers started selling the LG G6 (April 7). 40 days. Before then, of course South Korea carriers got it, then other Asian nations, Europe/Africa, and finally U.S. Just like the LG V30 will be.
The LG V30 was officially announced to the world on August 31.
IF the exact same timing held for the LG V30 (probably won't be EXACT, but will be similar), then it would be October 10 before U.S. carriers get the LG V30 (August 31 + 40 days).
And then the carrier unlocked US998 would hit on November 14. (October 10 + 35 days).
---------- Post added at 09:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:21 AM ----------
eldar4uk said:
do you know exact model number for T-Mobile ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here's the list of model numbers currently known. AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and others are on there but not T-mobile for some reason. I guess it will be added when known...
https://www.techwalls.com/lg-v30-model-number-differences/
---------- Post added at 09:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 AM ----------
jennspencer said:
I want to pre-order LG V30 as soon as it will be available and my phone will come from sprint (because I still have a contract with them). so my question is: it possible to unlock this phone the same day for cricket sim card? we have a cheap family plan so I want to use this phone with cricket. thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You would be better off buying the AT&T-branded version of the LG V30 which will work on "pure" AT&T (even Prepaid AT&T), or any other entities using AT&T network like Cricket, even without being unlocked.
I know AT&T owns Cricket, but they have it configured like an MVNO to compete with other MVNOs like Straight Talk, H20, etc with proxy servers, different SIM cards from AT&T. And you won't see an AT&T logo anywhere near a Cricket store. But still any AT&T-branded phone will work on any AT&T-powered service, like Cricket. No unlocking needed.
OR wait and buy the carrier unlocked LG V30 US998.

---

mikesherry said:
should I wait for v30 or note8 will be better choice ? if it will be locked can I unlock it using network unlock code the same day ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think V30 is a better choice. specs are great (alsmost the same with note 8) and LG is offer 2 year warranty for free. :good:
" AT&T released a promo video showcasing the highlight features of the upcoming LG V30, including its cameras, its 6-inch FullVision display, and its water-resistant body - but we already knew about all these. A new thing that AT&T's video - embedded below - is revealing is related to the US warranty of the V30.
Normally, in the US, smartphones come with 1 year limited warranty. Some months back, LG changed this with its G6 smartphone, offering another year of extra warranty for free. As it turns out, the company is doing the same thing with the V30
As AT&T's video is showing (at 0:53), the V30 will come with LG's "second year promise", which basically extends the phone's warranty from 1 year to 2 years - for free. To take advantage of this offer, you will have to register your V30 with LG within 90 days from purchase. "

---

adammelody said:
what is exact date of launching lg v30 on sprint, verizon, t-mobile, at&t etc ? did not found on google
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=73954265

---

adammelody said:
what is exact date of launching lg v30 on sprint, verizon, t-mobile, at&t etc ? did not found on google
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm waiting too. as I know it will be available on October 10th. pre-order will be available soon :victory:

---

I spoke with a TMobile (US) manager and he told me Oct 5th for pre-orders and Oct 13 is the official release day. Not sure of the other carriers.

---

Double0EK said:
I spoke with a TMobile (US) manager and he told me Oct 5th for pre-orders and Oct 13 is the official release day. Not sure of the other carriers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
what about v30+ version? it will be available same day as standard v30 or later on t-mobile?

---

eldar4uk said:
what about v30+ version? it will be available same day as standard v30 or later on t-mobile?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not at launch (October) on U.S. T-Mobile for the V30+. Possibly later. See this post.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=73998647

---

slovakdirkovich said:
I already saw on youtube few tests of v30.
and some services like lgsimunlock.com already have v30 network sim unlocking service.
so it means that it's already available from some carriers?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, actually got released a few days ago by T-mobile, AT&T, Verizon, and U.S. Cellular. U.S. Cellular is selling the V30+ (128GB) so Sprint never had an exclusive like they claimed. If you pay in full for the U.S. Cellular version it's unlocked for all carriers.
U.S. Cellular LG V30+
Technical Specifications
4G LTE Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/20/25/66, EVDO Rev.A
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sprke said:
I just purchased the US998 from US Cellular for use on T-Mobile. It was carrier unlocked out of the box and works perfectly on T-Mobile.
I definitely want band 71 so I'm wondering how long it will take to know if this model can be boot loader unlocked and rooted..and also if band 71 can be enabled.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

---

I bought an AT&T version and unlocked it for TMobile. Only issue I am having is getting tether to work.