Anybody know what US carriers will activate an unlocked AT&T LG V30, model H931? I tried the Sprint, Verizon, and Total Wireless BYOD ESN checks, and they all say my device isn't compatible. Just wondering where I can use it.
imekul said:
Anybody know what US carriers will activate an unlocked AT&T LG V30, model H931?
I tried the Sprint, Verizon, and Total Wireless BYOD ESN checks, and they all say my device isn't compatible. Just wondering where I can use it.
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Well, for actual carriers (not MVNOs),
1) you can always activate AT&T H931 on AT&T...
I use AT&T Prepaid for my V30/V30+ phones (on US998).
2) You can activate it on T-Mobile, as is. AT&T and T-Mobile phones are compatible on each other's networks.
3) You can also Frankenstein convert the H931 to carrier unlocked model US998 or Verizon VS996 and use it on Verizon.
If you have VS996 (converted from AT&T H931) Verizon should even "activate" it and give you new SIM card. Otherwise just stick an already activated Verizon SIM card in, from another phone.
See the Frankenstein thread for directions how to do that.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76510671&postcount=168
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
imekul said:
Anybody know what US carriers will activate an unlocked AT&T LG V30, model H931? I tried the Sprint, Verizon, and Total Wireless BYOD ESN checks, and they all say my device isn't compatible. Just wondering where I can use it.
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You can also use most gsm mvno's as is, without any conversion. Straight Talk, Simple mobile, Cricket and Red Pocket, to name a few.
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Can we unlock so v30 of other carriers will work for at&t? I saw that v30 for other carriers such as T-Mobile and sprint is cheaper.
Verizon and U.S.Cellular LG V30 will work already on any other carrier. They are SIM card unlocked.
T-Mobile will SIM card unlock if you pay off the phone. But depends on which carrier you want to use it on. T-Mobile doesn't have CDMA, so no Verizon for T-Mobile H932.
If you want to confirm if another carrier's phone will work on your network, go to https://willmyphonework.net/
Tmobile has a page that list requirements that must be met before they will unlock it for you https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588
Andrew Lin said:
I saw that v30 for other carriers such as T-Mobile and sprint is cheaper.
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You can unlock T-mobile locked V30 and use it with AT&T because both are GSM phones. However, you can't do the same with Sprint devices because Sprint is a CDMA network. But, some devices have both GSM and CDMA capabilities. So if you plan un getting a Sprint phone, make sure it can support GSM networks (SIM cards as well).
You can check here which are CDMA networks and will probably not work with AT&T SIM cards https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/cdma-networks/
Can I use the existing SIM card from my current Verizon LG V20 phone & retain my same phone number with the new LG V30 model?
DaveNTempe said:
Can I use the existing SIM card from my current Verizon LG V20 phone & retain my same phone number with the new LG V30 model?
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Yes. If you have Verizon VS996 or carrier unlocked US998. It doesn't even have to be an "original" VS996 or US998, but any North American variant CONVERTED to VS996 or US998.
But why are you resurrecting a YEAR OLD thread?
Some of the answers on here are way outdated. Now I have to spend time correcting them. Arggggh. People stop digging up old threads!
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RossTeagan said:
You can unlock T-mobile locked V30 and use it with AT&T because both are GSM phones. However, you can't do the same with Sprint devices because Sprint is a CDMA network.
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Yes you can. It's called Frankenstein and I wrote the Guide. Any North America V30 (EXCEPT for T-Mobile H932) can be converted to any of the carrier unlocked models.
Favorite is to convert SPRINT LS998 to some other variant, like carrier unlocked US998.
You can get mint 128GB LS998 v30+ for less than $310 with FREE SHIPPING. Convert it to US998 v30+ with all the US998 bands and fastboot flash commands. PLUS, it's now carrier unlocked/SIM card unlocked.
Bootloader unlock it using WTF, root it, boom ready to go.
Not your fault you had a wrong "November 2017" answer brought to light now in November 2018. Somebody dug up an old thread and the information you gave at the time was correct. But lots of development in the past year. We now have Frankenstein and WTF.
So In the last few weeks i have tried the Essential nice phone really like it.. but the camera on it sucks.. I purchased a one plus 5t but didnt work on verizon... So there is a bunch of v30s on various sale groups by me for half price but they are for tmobile im guessing from that buy one get one sale going on.. Can it work on verizon and if so what needs to be done to make it work?
thanks in advance.
umx said:
So In the last few weeks i have tried the Essential nice phone really like it.. but the camera on it sucks.. I purchased a one plus 5t but didnt work on verizon... So there is a bunch of v30s on various sale groups by me for half price but they are for tmobile im guessing from that buy one get one sale going on.. Can it work on verizon and if so what needs to be done to make it work?
thanks in advance.
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No. Just like AT&T and T-mobile use HSPA as backup bands when LTE is not available, Verizon uses CDMA. The T-mobile H932 doesn't have CDMA. While you CAN enable Verizon LTE band 13 for instance via the "hidden menu" trick on the T-mobile H932, you can't enable CDMA.
The phone that would work for you is the U.S. Cellular V30 or V30+. It has the CDMA and LTE bands you need for Verizon.
Next week, the "open market" official carrier unlocked LG V30 US998 will be released and that will also have all the Verizon bands you need. It's basically the same model as the U.S. Cellular but will also be eligible for bootloader unlock, root, etc. If you don't care about those things, then go ahead and get the U.S. Cellular model US998. It's the "unofficial" carrier unlocked model, also numbered US998. It has GSM/CDMA/HSPA/LTE.
ChazzMatt said:
No. Just like AT&T and T-mobile use HSPA as backup bands when LTE is not available, Verizon uses CDMA. The T-mobile H932 doesn't have CDMA. While you CAN enable Verizon LTE band 13 for instance via the "hidden menu" trick on the T-mobile H932, you can't enable CDMA.
The phone that would work for you is the U.S. Cellular V30 or V30+. It has the CDMA and LTE bands you need for Verizon.
Next week, the "open market" official carrier unlocked LG V30 US998 will be released and that will also have all the Verizon bands you need. It's basically the same model as the U.S. Cellular but will also be eligible for bootloader unlock, root, etc. If you don't care about those things, then go ahead and get the U.S. Cellular model US998. It's the "unofficial" carrier unlocked model, also numbered US998.
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ahh dam ok, thanks for your reply.. Ill wait til amazon gets the v30+
Please I need to unlock LG V30 +, if you unlock it or know where do let me know.
Thanks
Define unlock. Bootloader unlocked or carrier unlocked?
Mine's already carrier unlocked. Many V30/V30+ are, like U.S.Cellular model, etc. Even Verizon's can be used with other carriers.
The famous "carrier locked" are the problematic Sprint V30/V30+. (I don't know why people mess with Sprint phones at all, if they don't intend to use them on Sprint. There's always so much drama with Sprint phones.)
So, what do you have?
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If you're referring to bootloader unlock, only certain V30/V30+ variants have that.
So, what do you have?
Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
ChazzMatt said:
Define unlock. Bootloader unlocked or carrier unlocked?
Mine's already carrier unlocked. Many V30/V30+ are, like U.S.Cellular model, etc. Even Verizon's can be used with other carriers.
The famous "carrier locked" are the problematic Sprint V30/V30+. (I don't know why people mess with Sprint phones at all, if they don't intend to use them on Sprint. There's always so much drama with Sprint phones.)
So, what do you have?
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If you're referring to bootloader unlock, only certain V30/V30+ variants have that.
So, what do you have?
Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
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LG V30+ LS998
I want it carrier unlocked so that I can use it on other carriers.
This is my first LG Phone, I have always used HTC Phones and never had issues unlocking HTC Sprint phones.
olalekanbabs said:
LG V30+ LS998
I want it carrier unlocked so that I can use it on other carriers.
This is my first LG Phone, I have always used HTC Phones and never had issues unlocking HTC Sprint phones.
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It's just there's already carrier unlocked V30/V30+ phones, you don't have to mess with locked Sprint phones. I have two V30 and one V30+, all officially carrier unlocked. Paid average $597.33 for each.
U.S.Cellular V30/V30+ models also unlocked, but just won't be eligible for bootloader unlock. Has same CDMA/HSPA/LTE bands as the open market LG US998.
The South Korea models via eBay also work U.S. carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T and get quick updates. They already have Oreo.
Anyway, good luck.
Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
Does your phone asl for network unlock codes or is there an app called "Device Unlock"?
Try inserting a non-accepted SIM card and place a call with it and let us know the message your phone displays on the screen.
RossTeagan said:
Does your phone asl for network unlock codes or is there an app called "Device Unlock"?
Try inserting a non-accepted SIM card and place a call with it and let us know the message your phone displays on the screen.
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invalid sim
mobile network is also greyed out
olalekanbabs said:
invalid sim
mobile network is also greyed out
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Also, do a hard reset
Try inserting another SIM card from a different network and see if it works.
I have an AT&T V30 (H931, I believe is the model number). I'm wondering if it is compatible with Sprint's network. If I get it unlocked by AT&T, can I activate it on Sprint?
No. Not as the H931.
You can carrier unlock it by converting to US998 (Frankenstein) thread. Bootloader unlocking, installing TWRP and rooting, and then use the posted files to convert to LS998 (to get all the Sprint bands) and possibly activate on Sprint, because then you will have a Sprint LS998. But that's going to an awful lot of trouble. But you can't activate non-Sprint V30 on Sprint.
Mint Sprint LS998 V30+ are available on eBay for $320. I bought two, not to use on Sprint but to use on AT&T! I converted them to US998 via Frankenstein thread.
If you want Sprint, why didn't you just buy Sprint variant to begin with? The Sprint V30+ are super cheap because no one really wants them. But they can be converted to more useful carrier unlocked model US998 or even Verizon VS996 for example. Even Sprint users who have LS998 (or buy them) convert to US998 to bootloader unlock -- then convert back to Sprint LS998 to get all LTE Sprint bands back. They make sure to activate on Sprint as LS998 first.
ChazzMatt said:
No. Not as the H931.
You can carrier unlock it by converting to US998 (Frankenstein) thread. Bootloader unlocking, installing TWRP and rooting, and then use the posted files to convert to LS998 (to get all the Sprint bands) and possibly activate on Sprint, because then you will have a Sprint LS998. But that's going to an awful lot of trouble. But you can't activate non-Sprint V30 on Sprint.
Mint Sprint LS998 V30+ are available on eBay for $320. I bought two, not to use on Sprint but to use on AT&T! I converted them to US998 via Frankenstein thread.
If you want Sprint, why didn't you just buy Sprint variant to begin with? The Sprint V30+ are super cheap because no one really wants them. But they can be converted to more useful carrier unlocked model US998 or even Verizon VS996 for example. Even Sprint users who have LS998 (or buy them) convert to US998 to bootloader unlock -- then convert back to Sprint LS998 to get all LTE Sprint bands back. They make sure to activate on Sprint as LS998 first.
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Thanks for the great info!
I actually have several V30s on AT&T at the moment, and I'm considering switching to Sprint and am wondering if I can reuse these.
So if I go the Frankenstein route as you described, would I be able to use these on Sprint? Or would it be kind of a toss-up as to whether even then Sprint would allow me to activate them?
Hello all. I have an LG V30 unlocked from AT&T. I am currently in the market for some different phone service. I was looking to switch to T-Mobile. However, when I went to their BYOD Check Compatibility page and typed in my IMEI, it said my device was not compatible. Will I still be able to use T-Mobile, just miss out on a few features, or is it no use to try and get T-Mobile service? I have checked that my phone supports all of T-Mobile's bands save for band 71. I figured all I needed was a GSM device and a new SIM card. Am I unable to switch to T-Mobile, can I switch with limited features, or does it operate at full support on T-Mobile, just an error with the website? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
MegaBladeZX25 said:
Hello all. I have an LG V30 unlocked from AT&T. I am currently in the market for some different phone service. I was looking to switch to T-Mobile. However, when I went to their BYOD Check Compatibility page and typed in my IMEI, it said my device was not compatible. Will I still be able to use T-Mobile, just miss out on a few features, or is it no use to try and get T-Mobile service? I have checked that my phone supports all of T-Mobile's bands save for band 71. I figured all I needed was a GSM device and a new SIM card. Am I unable to switch to T-Mobile, can I switch with limited features, or does it operate at full support on T-Mobile, just an error with the website? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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If your AT&T H931 phone is actually carrier unlocked, it will work with U.S. T-Mobile.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
If your AT&T H931 phone is actually carrier unlocked, it will work with U.S. T-Mobile.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Thank you for your quick response. I will probably see if I can switch to T-Mobile now. I am still curious though. Why would T-mobile still register my device incompatible? Is it an error with my IMEI or the unlock? Is it something on T-Mobile's end?
MegaBladeZX25 said:
Thank you for your quick response. I will probably see if I can switch to T-Mobile now. I am still curious though. Why would T-mobile still register my device incompatible? Is it an error with my IMEI or the unlock? Is it something on T-Mobile's end?
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AT&T H931 is normally carrier locked to AT&T. So, normally it won't work on any SIM card not affiliated with AT&T. T-Mobile knows that. However, you say it's now carrier unlocked. But there's no way for them to know that, just by the IMEI.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
AT&T H931 is normally carrier locked to AT&T. So, normally it won't work on any SIM card not affiliated with AT&T. T-Mobile knows that. However, you say it's now carrier unlocked. But there's no way for them to know that, just by the IMEI.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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That makes more sense now. I can confirm that my phone is unlocked because I have actually used it with T-Mobile MVNOs in the past. I just didn't know if a full blown T-Mobile card would work in it, being scared of the website check and all. You've helped me to clear all this up and I can't thank you enough.