Hi everyone,
My device is LG v40 with model number: LM-V405UA of AT&T. Until now, I can't find a way to access the bootloader. I tried two way below:
adb reboot bootloader OR
turn off the phone (or reboot), as soon as it turns on, hold volume down while USB cable is connected
But nothing happens, my device just restart. I still don't know why?
Hope to see the answers!
Thank you very much,
gamekvnn said:
Hi everyone,
My device is LG v40 with model number: LM-V405UA of AT&T. Until now, I can't find a way to access the bootloader. I tried two way below:
adb reboot bootloader OR
turn off the phone (or reboot), as soon as it turns on, hold volume down while USB cable is connected
But nothing happens, my device just restart. I still don't know why?
Hope to see the answers!
Thank you very much,
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Because the US variants had the bootloader access's blocked....and we can't officially unlock said bootloader...but we do have an unofficial way of unlocking.... it's just a paid option....
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Because the US variants had the bootloader access's blocked....and we can't officially unlock said bootloader...but we do have an unofficial way of unlocking.... it's just a paid option....
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Thank you for your reply. I got it. :fingers-crossed:
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Because the US variants had the bootloader access's blocked....and we can't officially unlock said bootloader...but we do have an unofficial way of unlocking.... it's just a paid option....
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what is the paid option?
skippybosco said:
what is the paid option?
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On telegram a person from the Ulkraine called Vlad.
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
On telegram a person from the Ulkraine called Vlad.
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What exactly he is doing? What is the risk and how much it charge on it?
eran.langa said:
What exactly he is doing? What is the risk and how much it charge on it?
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Using a Octoplus box to flash needed files while your phone is in 9008 mode and it varies on time spent
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Because the US variants had the bootloader access's blocked....and we can't officially unlock said bootloader...but we do have an unofficial way of unlocking.... it's just a paid option....
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How can we get in contact with this guy? I also have a LM-V405UA that i want unlocked.
Lmorningstar85 said:
How can we get in contact with this guy? I also have a LM-V405UA that i want unlocked.
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Read the rest of the forum threads. We can do this ourselves now.
[NG]Owner
Lmorningstar85 said:
How can we get in contact with this guy? I also have a LM-V405UA that i want unlocked.
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There is a thread here on unlocking bootloader and twrp for every variant except tmobile
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what can i do with bootlooped nexus ?
hi all
sorry for my bad English
my nexus is bootlooped and locked , the oem (what the hell is that google?) is not marked , and i've read 4 topic in here and have founded there is no way to fix it
so the only way is : send it for replacement ?
in my country Moto doesn't have any representation and i must send it to another country like France to change it , my question is : does Moto change it for free or do i have to pay for replacement?
BeH6 said:
hi all
sorry for my bad English
my nexus is bootlooped and locked , the oem (what the hell is that google?) is not marked , and i've read 4 topic in here and have founded there is no way to fix it
so the only way is : send it for replacement ?
in my country Moto doesn't have any representation and i must send it to another country like France to change it , my question is : does Moto change it for free or do i have to pay for replacement?
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Start here.
http://www.wugfresh.com/
kdkinc said:
Start here.
http://www.wugfresh.com/
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If you can't enable unlock in developer's options and it won't unlock manually there is nothing the toolkit can do.
prdog1 said:
If you can't enable unlock in developer's options and it won't unlock manually there is nothing the toolkit can do.
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use the app suggested it will un-brick a cobble stone.
kdkinc said:
use the app suggested it will un-brick a cobble stone.
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It can only unbrick an unlocked device.
prdog1 said:
It can only unbrick an unlocked device.
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Ok. but I disagree 100%.
kdkinc said:
Ok. but I disagree 100%.
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If fastboot format userdata and fastboot format cache or format cache and factory reset in stock recovery doesn't work and don't have TWRP recovery RMA is only option.
toolkit cant unlock device "oem is not marked"
please help me : moto change it free or i must pay for replacement ?
how much ?
just someone call moto and ask them for me , my country does'nt have any moto store
i must send it to another country
BeH6 said:
toolkit cant unlock device "oem is not marked"
please help me : moto change it free or i must pay for replacement ?
how much ?
just someone call moto and ask them for me , my country does'nt have any moto store
i must send it to another country
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If you send first it should be free unless they have a small handling fee. If they send first will put a hold on a credit card for the amount it is selling for now. Will remove charge when they receive the device.
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Ok. but I disagree 100%.
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someone with hardly any experience i see. if you have twrp recovery, there is a chance. if you dont have twrp recovery, and you cant boot up to enable oem unlock, then you have no chance. no as in zero chances, no matter how much you disagree.
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Ok. but I disagree 100%.
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Doesn't matter if you disagree. In this case you are incorrect.
There is no way to unlock the bootloader of a non-booting device that complains about allowing oem unlock.
As we all know, in order to unlock your bootloader , the device needs to be sim unlocked from tmobile. In order for that, the device needs to be fully paid off and active for 40 days.....or does it ? Maybe im crazy or have missed something in the past few weeks but i just opened the unlock app and requested a permanent unlock and viola ! Unlock approved. Again i may be late here but if you are reading this and have not paid off your device yet, try your luck and let me know how it goes. :victory:
CoolRalph said:
As we all know, in order to unlock your bootloader , the device needs to be sim unlocked from tmobile. In order for that, the device needs to be fully paid off and active for 40 days.....or does it ? Maybe im crazy or have missed something in the past few weeks but i just opened the unlock app and requested a permanent unlock and viola ! Unlock approved. Again i may be late here but if you are reading this and have not paid off your device yet, try your luck and let me know how it goes. :victory:
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Did the same exact thing last night. I had previously requested a temp unlock twice before and in the middle of the 2nd Temp unlock period I requested permanent unlock and as you say, "viola!", It was unlocked. Next on my check list *unlock bootloader* !
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I had to wait for 40 days and today is my lucky day. I just chatted with the T-Mobile rep and he unlocked my phone finally.
Caltinpla said:
I had to wait for 40 days and today is my lucky day. I just chatted with the T-Mobile rep and he unlocked my phone finally.
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is it fully paid off?
CoolRalph said:
is it fully paid off?
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Nope, I still have 23 months bill credit to go!
Caltinpla said:
Nope, I still have 23 months bill credit to go!
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I used a service to unlock mine.
Is it required to unlock the bootloader if you don't want to root?
I'm not interested in rooting or custom roms at the moment for this phone. I want to unlock it so I can use other sims besides Tmobile while I travel. I also want to change it to the stock OxygenOS so that the second sim slot becomes available. Can I just unlock the sim and then flash it to the international OOS without unlocking the bootloader? I've read that it takes your phone's DRM from L1 to L3 and not everyone has been able to restore it back to L1 after re-locking the bootloader. Or is there a way to guarantee you can get it back to L1?
I<3cats said:
I'm not interested in rooting or custom roms at the moment for this phone. I want to unlock it so I can use other sims besides Tmobile while I travel. I also want to change it to the stock OxygenOS so that the second sim slot becomes available. Can I just unlock the sim and then flash it to the international OOS without unlocking the bootloader? I've read that it takes your phone's DRM from L1 to L3 and not everyone has been able to restore it back to L1 after re-locking the bootloader. Or is there a way to guarantee you can get it back to L1?
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Same here, I just wanted to unlock my phone so I can flash the international rom to get the updates faster.
As far as I know, your bootloader must be unlocked to do so.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/guide-flashing-t-mobile-oneplus-6t-to-t3865966
Caltinpla said:
Same here, I just wanted to unlock my phone so I can flash the international rom to get the updates faster.
As far as I know, your bootloader must be unlocked to do so.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/guide-flashing-t-mobile-oneplus-6t-to-t3865966
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There may be a possibility. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78546773&postcount=1186 I'm not sure if this person unlocked the bootloader initially or it stayed locked through the whole process. I asked though, so hopefully I get a reply soon.
I<3cats said:
There may be a possibility. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78546773&postcount=1186 I'm not sure if this person unlocked the bootloader initially or it stayed locked through the whole process. I asked though, so hopefully I get a reply soon.
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Just do the conversion process install 9.0.11 via local upgrade and relock bootloader with fastboot oem lock I did it last night in about 15 minutes. Now running open beta 2 on the T-Mobile variant. I get my dual SIM tray tomorrow and will officially complete the conversion.
joemossjr said:
Just do the conversion process install 9.0.11 via local upgrade and relock bootloader with fastboot oem lock I did it last night in about 15 minutes. Now running open beta 2 on the T-Mobile variant. I get my dual SIM tray tomorrow and will officially complete the conversion.
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OK. I just saw your replies to my other questions as well. Thanks.
Also, where did you buy your dual sim tray? I was looking for one for the 6T, but only came across the dual sim trays for the 6.
I<3cats said:
OK. I just saw your replies to my other questions as well. Thanks.
Also, where did you buy your dual sim tray? I was looking for one for the 6T, but only came across the dual sim trays for the 6.
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eBay. They now have US sellers on there
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joemossjr said:
eBay. They now have US sellers on there
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-For-On...039937?hash=item4431c91d41:g:oVgAAOSwMpFcJclp
joemossjr said:
I used a service to unlock mine.
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What service?
PhoenixPath said:
What service?
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cellunlocker.net has the service at $50 over T-MOBILE app. It's a fair price compared with others.
PhoenixPath said:
What service?
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I used blowfish unlocks it was 33
joemossjr said:
I used blowfish unlocks it was 33
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Does it work with TMobile app?
imrock666 said:
Does it work with TMobile app?
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Yes
joemossjr said:
I used a service to unlock mine.
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Which service?
joemossjr said:
I used a service to unlock mine.
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What service you use?
hackmania said:
What service you use?
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Blowfish unlocks
Hello
After many search on the Web, i have no response to my problem.
My LG V40 sprint refuse to access to fastboot.
Please help me
Mine either, I asked a couple times but no answer. Good luck.:good:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
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There's your answer
Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk
Thanks at all
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
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Mine is.
Droidman61 said:
Mine is.
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Then you should be getting the V35 bootloader/Fastboot.....
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Then you should be getting the V35 bootloader/Fastboot.....
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Nope cant get to it, and my Sprint connection wont work. Out of Service Area Mobile Network is unavailable. If you know a way to get to it that would be great.:good:
I also have a v40 with the bootloader unlocked (can enable USB debugging in Developer tools), but whenever I try to boot to fastboot mode (either from recovery or adb) it just boots back to normal Android OS.
Were you ever able to figure this out?
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
There is no fastboot for Sprint to go to....unless your bootloader is unlocked...
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I have LG V40 Verizon and can i unlock bootloader?
robishavidze said:
I have LG V40 Verizon and can i unlock bootloader?
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Yes, just not officially
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Yes, just not officially
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I unlocked it. It unlocked by Vlad
skippybosco said:
I also have a v40 with the bootloader unlocked (can enable USB debugging in Developer tools), but whenever I try to boot to fastboot mode (either from recovery or adb) it just boots back to normal Android OS.
Were you ever able to figure this out?
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The process to unlock your bootloader is a bit more "involved" than just simply flipping a switch..
Talysdaddy said:
The process to unlock your bootloader is a bit more "involved" than just simply flipping a switch..
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I've been on Android for 10 years, originally with the Galaxy S1 and many devices across multiple manufacturers.. The ability to "Enable OEM Unlock" at all has been a key indicator of whether the bootloder was unlocked. This was true for all of my devices, up to my LG v30 that I continue use for my daily driver.
The v40 was the first device that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock without the bootloader being unlocked, which is why I was confused.
Thanks for the reply.
I'm having the AT&T version (LM-V405UA), can I unlock its bootloader? I can't seem to be able to boot into fastboot mode though.. Weird.
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robishavidze said:
I unlocked it. It unlocked by Vlad
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Hi, how can I contact him?
skippybosco said:
I've been on Android for 10 years, originally with the Galaxy S1 and many devices across multiple manufacturers.. The ability to "Enable OEM Unlock" at all has been a key indicator of whether the bootloder was unlocked. This was true for all of my devices, up to my LG v30 that I continue use for my daily driver.
The v40 was the first device that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock without the bootloader being unlocked, which is why I was confused.
Thanks for the reply.
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Almost every Android I've had allowed me to enable OEM unlock....since for the most part it needs to be ticked on so that you can unlock it...
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Almost every Android I've had allowed me to enable OEM unlock....since for the most part it needs to be ticked on so that you can unlock it...
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Right. That was my point as well.
https://en.droidwiki.org/wiki/OEM-Unlock
Enabling OEM Unlock itself does not unlock the bootloader, but you can not unlock the bootloader unless it is unlocked.
This is the first device I've used that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock, but DID NOT allow me to unlock the bootloder. For other devices that had a locked bootloader, the first step of enabling OEM Unlock wasn't even an option, it was either missing altogether, or it was greyed out and unchangeable. That was my confusion.
skippybosco said:
Right. That was my point as well.
https://en.droidwiki.org/wiki/OEM-Unlock
Enabling OEM Unlock itself does not unlock the bootloader, but you can not unlock the bootloader unless it is unlocked.
This is the first device I've used that allowed me to enable OEM Unlock, but DID NOT allow me to unlock the bootloder. For other devices that had a locked bootloader, the first step of enabling OEM Unlock wasn't even an option, it was either missing altogether, or it was greyed out and unchangeable. That was my confusion.
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With the OG LG Stylo the boost variant was the only one that couldn't be unlocked but OEM unlock was tickable we managed to root it but couldn't use TWRP that was available for the other 2 carrier variants....
Hola como lograste rootear tu lg v40 amigo?
robishavidze said:
I unlocked it. It unlocked by Vlad
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Hola como lograste rootear tu lg v40 amigo?
You need to wipe your laf partition to get fastboot. Tread lightly, this phone is no fun to mod lol
lmick14000 said:
Hello
After many search on the Web, i have no response to my problem.
My LG V40 sprint refuse to access to fastboot.
Please help
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I did the crossflash of my lg v40 to the US unlocked pie V405UA20a very very simply without unlocking bootloader, root or some other step. Everything works great, my imei was not deleted, nor my serial number. just flash the kdz by installing lgup and ... can i help you to do the crossflash
Everything works perfect but there is no option for Wi-Fi calls? someone knows?
Hello
EddiePR said:
I did the crossflash of my lg v40 to the US unlocked pie V405UA20a very very simply without unlocking bootloader, root or some other step. Everything works great, my imei was not deleted, nor my serial number. just flash the kdz by installing lgup and ... can i help you to do the crossflash
Everything works perfect but there is no option for Wi-Fi calls? someone knows?
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So could you explain how you did the crossflash with the bootloader not being unlocked. I have LGUP installed and the US unlocked KDZ file. It failed for me.
Which guide did you use or if you care to explain the steps here. Thanks!
EDIT: Figured it out.
New question, are you able to put TWRP on your phone with current methods out there? if so, how?
Will OTA still work?
conmonks said:
So could you explain how you did the crossflash with the bootloader not being unlocked. I have LGUP installed and the US unlocked KDZ file. It failed for me.
Which guide did you use or if you care to explain the steps here. Thanks!
EDIT: Figured it out.
New question, are you able to put TWRP on your phone with current methods out there? if so, how?
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I have not tried TWRP. just the crossflash
jimmyStoo said:
Will OTA still work?
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I can't confirm if the OTA works since there is no new version yet
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I can't confirm if the OTA works since there is no new version yet
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Your device was unlocked before you Crossflashed?
0x0null said:
Your device was unlocked before you Crossflashed?
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no. flashing the US unlocked rom no sim unlocks. but it no longer shows the uicc unlock option in settings.
conmonks said:
So could you explain how you did the crossflash with the bootloader not being unlocked. I have LGUP installed and the US unlocked KDZ file. It failed for me.
Which guide did you use or if you care to explain the steps here. Thanks!
EDIT: Figured it out.
New question, are you able to put TWRP on your phone with current methods out there? if so, how?
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Do you mind sharing how you figured it out? I've tried doing this with my Sprint unlocked device but I have had no success so far. Device isn't recognized despite downloading LG Mobile Drivers.
sammibulin said:
Do you mind sharing how you figured it out? I've tried doing this with my Sprint unlocked device but I have had no success so far. Device isn't recognized despite downloading LG Mobile Drivers.
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Yes. I'm not very good in English and I do not know how to create a guide here in XDA. But give me a chance and I'll try
[Guide]
I am not responsible if something goes wrong.
everything works perfect with total comptability, but I can't confirm if fastboot can be accessed after crossflash. Also, there is no option of wifi calling or calling plus, I cannot confirm OTA, because I installed android pie and it is the latest version for US unlocked. ***Maybe if you install the latest android 8 oreo before ,then you can test if ota works***
Downloads:
files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1b-ZK3pN2ph7JvG6n4sDyXHxGLT53IfvE
firmware: https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-lmv405qa-firmwares/#tab=firmwares
*rename the firmware file to pie.kdz and put in desktop*
install lg usb drivers (be sure your device can adb. enable usb debugging, open command and put adb devices. check notification on the device and hit always. also Switch between all USB connection modes from the mobile so that Windows installs all the drivers
install lg up
Put LGUP_command.dll it into the folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP\model\common ( if there is no common folder, create one and put the file there )
now...
put device in download mode
power off device
connect usb cable to pc, but not the phone
Hold and keep phone volume up
Plug your USB Cable to your phone while holding volume up, already in download mode, release volume up button
now go to device manager an check in ports/lge the value number for example com3, save it
Then go back to C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP
Hold the shift key and right click on a free space.
Choose to open a command prompt or PowerShell in Windows 10
After oppening it, type cmd and hit enter.
now you need to put this
lgup_cmd.exe com3 “C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP\model\common\LGUP_Common.dll” “C:\Users\your desktop username\Desktop\pie.kdz
and hit enter, but need to change the com number value. for example mine was com3. if yours is com2, com5 or another just change the number.
and that is. if you do it right then it will start flashing and you will see the progress on the mobile and the powershell
I have an Lg V40 sprint unlocked, would I lose the unlock if I try this?
oscarillo said:
I have an Lg V40 sprint unlocked, would I lose the unlock if I try this?
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Certainly not, but I can't confirm it
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Certainly not, but I can't confirm it
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It did work!
Still unlocked
Thanks
oscarillo said:
It did work!
Still unlocked
Thanks
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Very nice
jimmyStoo said:
Will OTA still work?
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I did cross flash to verizon frirmware and the OTA works. So, i hope US unlocked too
i have a us cellular variant, can I convert to the us unlock with this trick?
gtuxyco said:
i have a us cellular variant, can I convert to the us unlock with this trick?
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I don't know, but I'm almost sure you can
EddiePR said:
I did the crossflash of my lg v40 to the US unlocked pie V405UA20a very very simply without unlocking bootloader, root or some other step. Everything works great, my imei was not deleted, nor my serial number. just flash the kdz by installing lgup and ... can i help you to do the crossflash
Everything works perfect but there is no option for Wi-Fi calls? someone knows?
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This crossflah works for the att variant too?
Would this factory reset data ?
brigantti said:
This crossflah works for the att variant too?
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Not sure
I do not have the oem unlock toggle at all. it's not there. I tried changing my date and time, resetting my phone, dev options is on. Its been months since i've had this phone prob longer. i dont get why its not there?
what
xHvlios said:
I do not have the oem unlock toggle at all. it's not there. I tried changing my date and time, resetting my phone, dev options is on. Its been months since i've had this phone prob longer. i dont get why its not there?
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what model number do you have and where was it bought ?
if it's a US or Canadian model you can't unlock the bootloader.
3mel said:
what
what model number do you have and where was it bought ?
if it's a US or Canadian model you can't unlock the bootloader.
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it is US. SM-G781U1
sorry fella... it's a no go
3mel said:
sorry fella... it's a no go
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Really? no possible way?
xHvlios said:
Really? no possible way?
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not unless there's some kind of break thru after the samsung code leaks.