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ONECLICK tool: SIM-unlock, Network manual selection, HotSpot & Bluetooth modem unlock

ONECLICK tool: SIM-unlock, Network manual selection, HotSpot & Bluetooth modem unlock
Hello guys!
I have a nice news for any people, who using LS980
Several days i was in meditation about using Sprint LS980 in GSM network with native Android features, like Wi-Fi and bluetooth Internet sharing, and ability to chosing preferred GSM network by hand.
So, i did some research and made small tool, which will help you to get things, we have told about in simple steps
Requirement:
You should be on clean ZVG
You should be rooted
You should enable USB debugging
Lets make a freedom!
1. Plug you smartphone to PC
2. Install latest USB drivers
3. Be sure that
Code:
adb devices
command will return you device id
4. Download simfree.7z and unpack it. exe-file absolutely free from any viruses - i made it via BAT2EXE converter
5. Install Insecure adbd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590 and enable insecure adbd daemon
6. Run simfree.exe and allow root-right for adbd on your smartphone screen
7. Your phone will reboot
Enjoy!
Original article:
Russian language use google translate
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=510691&view=findpost&p=39881967
PS: i've done features available for me and made dump from my phone and share it for people.
Credits:
Me for idea, for over 100 hours thinking and testing
 @Chainfire for insecure adbd and supersu app's
 @jcase for root-exploit
And all people who was investigated in LS980 hacking development.
Donations are welcomed and accepted in paypal: [email protected]

It works, and contains numerous apn settings to I got data right away.
Unfortunately, it doesn't disable hands free activation, that step must be done manually.
Thanks!

does it let you change apn settings so you can add in new apns?

Awesome!!
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Can i use a ZVG Rom?

lkh5650 said:
does it let you change apn settings so you can add in new apns?
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also can i do it on JVA?

lkh5650 said:
does it let you change apn settings so you can add in new apns?
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Not yet. Hope, it will be possible in next releases.
Use ##3283# to set up your APN.
ktetreault14 said:
Awesome!!
Can i use a ZVG Rom?
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I've done it under ZVG and i didn't test it under other ROM's.

You are the man!!
_____________________________________Read more write less and be smart

summer.cat said:
Not yet. Hope, it will be possible in next releases.
Use ##3283# to set up your APN.
I've done it under ZVG and i didn't test it under other ROM's.
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You mean ##3282# (##DATA#), yes?

simfreefree
Before running the SIMFREE.EXE you should backup:
- /system/etc/apns-conf.xml -- (stock LS980 ZVG here)
- /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db
- /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/carrier (/dev/block/mmcblk0p27) -- (stock LS980 ZVG here)
That is if you want to be able to easily undo the changes.
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If you are wary of MS-DOS batch files wrapped in EXE files performing mysterious actions and want to handle this yourself:
Install these files:
- apns-conf.xml
- carrier.img
Remove this file:
- /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db
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I wonder if the carrier.img packaged with simfree.exe is copy of the carrier partition of a GSM ZVG G2? For some reason the props patch inside of it has the Sprint props file from the stock carrier.img converted to filenames in their own directory. What is *that* about? Odd.
I'm a bit peeved that someone tosses up an EXE without providing any breakdown of what it actually *does*. At close examination it looks innocuous though, but you do never know.

Worked Great!! Cheers!

shaynethepain said:
Worked Great!! Cheers!
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Do you have rename and de-bloat some apps like in Kit Kat?

scottdanpor said:
It works, and contains numerous apn settings to I got data right away.
Unfortunately, it doesn't disable hands free activation, that step must be done manually.
Thanks!
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Did you disable Hands-Free activation by Shortcut Master or did you rename the APP?

slightee said:
Did you disable Hands-Free activation by Shortcut Master or did you rename the APP?
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Shortcut master

scottdanpor said:
Shortcut master
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Does it require root? Could you provide a brief summary on how you did that? Renaming Apps caused a lot or fc`s.

slightee said:
Does it require root? Could you provide a brief summary on how you did that? Renaming Apps caused a lot or fc`s.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g2/development/sim-unlock-zvg-lollipop-t3136966

I gave it a try on LG G Flex 2, not working.
Hope you can find solution for that phone.
Thanks

jannmedia said:
I gave it a try on LG G Flex 2, not working.
Hope you can find solution for that phone.
Thanks
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I don't think so, 'cause i don't have LG Flex

Perfect tool, works flawless and can see the much needed tethering options can you shed some light as to how to enable the data roaming onto the stock ZVG ROM as the option is missing...

Unlocked a LS980 Bad ESN with this method, doesn't seems to work. Don't know is Bad ESN device block from all carriers in US or Just for Sprint?
After unlocked, put a T-mobile sim in, but no signal bar.

Yataaaa!!!! It Worked, It Worked
wowowow LG G2 LS980 32GB Sprint, after several nights digging and digging on how to unlock on lollipop update, finally u saved my ass. But network bar keeps dropping, it's on and off but at least calls work, and it's not affected.
Those looking for how to configure APN, Just download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.appando.app.changeApn. to get APN settings for data. this will unveil your hidden apn and allow you to configure data settings.
However i can't change Network Type eg. 2G/3G anytime i try to do that via the radio switcher app, it says 'This Application Does Not Work ON This Device. Please does anyone knows how to fix this?
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summer.cat said:
Hello guys!
I have a nice news for any people, who using LS980
Several days i was in meditation about using Sprint LS980 in GSM network with native Android features, like Wi-Fi and bluetooth Internet sharing, and ability to chosing preferred GSM network by hand.
So, i did some research and made small tool, which will help you to get things, we have told about in simple steps
Requirement:
You should be on clean ZVG
You should be rooted
You should enable USB debugging
Lets make a freedom!
1. Plug you smartphone to PC
2. Install latest USB drivers
3. Be sure that
Code:
adb devices
command will return you device id
4. Download simfree.7z and unpack it. exe-file absolutely free from any viruses - i made it via BAT2EXE converter
5. Install Insecure adbd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590 and enable insecure adbd daemon
6. Run simfree.exe and allow root-right for adbd on your smartphone screen
7. Your phone will reboot
Enjoy!
Original article:
Russian language use google translate
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=510691&view=findpost&p=39881967
PS: i've done features available for me and made dump from my phone and share it for people.
Credits:
Me for idea, for over 100 hours thinking and testing
@Chainfire for insecure adbd and supersu app's
@jcase for root-exploit
And all people who was investigated in LS980 hacking development.
Donations are welcomed and accepted in paypal: [email protected]
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wowowow LG G2 LS980 32GB Sprint, after several nights digging and digging on how to unlock on lollipop update, finally u saved my ass. But network bar keeps dropping, it's on and off but at least calls work, and it's not affected.
Those looking for how to configure APN, Just download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.appando.app.changeApn. to get APN settings for data. this will unveil your hidden apn and allow you to configure data settings.
However i can't change Network Type eg. 2G/3G anytime i try to do that via the radio switcher app, it says 'This Application Does Not Work ON This Device. Please does anyone knows how to fix this?

How To Get Working Apn + Hotspot After Upgrade to NCQ26.69-64+ or With SPerry XT1766.

You Need From firmware.center / firmware / Motorola / Moto%20E4 / Stock / XT1766 /
SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip Which Is Not For The XT1766 if You Flash This You Will Loose The Baseband And SoftBrick The Phone .
And From firmware.center / firmware / Motorola / Moto%20E4 / Stock / XT1766 /
XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip This One Have The Ratio And Modem And FsG images Of Your Phone Thats Why We Need It .
Lets Begin , if You Have This Phone You Had Noticed That After Upgrade To The Last Version The Ability To Add Apn And Modify Them And The Hotspot Wont Work Any More This Is Because The Locked Everything Up For No Reason Well Money Is the Reason , We need to Extract XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip in a folder and SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
in other folder , you must know your way to flash servicefile.xml on linux or windows no details here and bootloader unlocked , well that is easy , now we have to put the files : the 2 OEM files , the 4 System Files , boot.img ,
{{{ bootloader "NO NEED" This Work Before Just Because v48 and v56 have the same bootloader version }}} , recovey.img from SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip inside the folder that have the XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip firmware and replace those files , optional for rooting you can replace recovery.img with the Squid2 TWRP recovery.img file and The boot.img Patched Fixed F2FS kernel which is based in the stock firmware kernel sources that we are going to flash here and then flash supersu inside twrp , Well Thats It after Flashing This Downgrade Custom stock you will have back the ability to ADD apn's Again And Use The Hotspot included in the Stock Firmware , Cheers , Thanks To All The People Involved in the development for Perry Moto E4 Thanks Everybody i hope this help somebody with the XT1766. :laugh:
EDIT HELLO
Things Have Changed Dont Try To Downgrade Bootloader or The Phone Will Get Hard Bricked , Why well bootloader versions on new firmwares have been upgraded please check all the information on the Bootloader/Fastboot
MODE Of The Phone Which Version You Have , Now For Example If You Are On Version NCQS26.69-64-5 you will need SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQS26.69-64-5_cid50_XT1766-SS_7.1.1_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml full package then extract and now you will need SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml extract it too , Now Just Move The 2 Oems Images And 4 System Images And Boot Image To SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQS26.69-64-5_cid50_XT1766-SS_7.1.1_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml Folder Next Look for RSD_Lite_Motorola_XML_To_Batch_Script on Google Download it And Watch The Video Of Rootjunky on how to use it. Very Simple Wish All Of You Luck And im Not Responsible Of Any Damage Of Your Phone Use This Guide On Your Own Terms.

ozmage said:
You Need From firmware.center / firmware / Motorola / Moto%20E4 / Stock / XT1766 /
SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip Which Is Not For The XT1766 if You Flash This You Will Loose The Baseband And SoftBrick The Phone .
And From firmware.center / firmware / Motorola / Moto%20E4 / Stock / XT1766 /
XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip This One Have The Ratio And Modem And FsG images Of Your Phone Thats Why We Need It .
Lets Begin , if You Have This Phone You Had Noticed That After Upgrade To The Last Version The Ability To Add Apn And Modify Them And The Hotspot Wont Work Any More This Is Because The Locked Everything Up For No Reason Well Money Is the Reason , We need to Extract XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip in a folder and SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
in other folder , you must know your way to flash servicefile.xml on linux or windows no details here and bootloader unlocked , well that is easy , now we have to put the files : the 2 OEM files , the 4 System Files , boot.img , bootloader , recovey.img from SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip inside the folder that have the XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip firmware and replace those files , optional for rooting you can replace recovery.img with the Squid2 TWRP recovery.img file and The boot.img Patched Fixed F2FS kernel which is based in the stock firmware kernel sources that we are going to flash here and then flash supersu inside twrp , Well Thats It after Flashing This Downgrade Custom stock you will have back the ability to ADD apn's Again And Use The Hotspot included in the Stock Firmware , Cheers , Thanks To All The People Involved in the development for Perry Moto E4 Thanks Everybody i hope this help somebody with the XT1766. :laugh:
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I flashed the Sprint firmware and had data working on my XT1766 after it got it's carrier update, the Sprint firmware does not soft brick the phone as I flashed it and can confirm it doesn't soft brick it, so you are incorrect in saying that.

I'm not sure if I did something wrong but after trying this, my phone kept saying, "phone stopped working". I had backed up my phone so I restored it. Any ideas on what might have happened?

dlinderaz said:
I'm not sure if I did something wrong but after trying this, my phone kept saying, "phone stopped working". I had backed up my phone so I restored it. Any ideas on what might have happened?
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Yeah, don't try to restore system apps. Phone app has some quirks, it's in oem. There are oem hide xml files and so on. Why try to restore phone?

madbat99 said:
Yeah, don't try to restore system apps. Phone app has some quirks, it's in oem. There are oem hide xml files and so on. Why try to restore phone?
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I restored the entire thing after flashed the indicated files causing the error message.

dlinderaz said:
I restored the entire thing after flashed the indicated files causing the error message.
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Oh, I never tried this method. I used rsd lite to flash the firmware (the one op says will brick you, it didn't by the way). After flashing new firmware I restored only data, nothing system or boot related, and have had no issues.

madbat99 said:
Oh, I never tried this method. I used rsd lite to flash the firmware (the one op says will brick you, it didn't by the way). After flashing new firmware I restored only data, nothing system or boot related, and have had no issues.
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Thank you so much for the info. I'll give that a try tomorrow. I appreciate your time and help.

dlinderaz said:
Thank you so much for the info. I'll give that a try tomorrow. I appreciate your time and help.
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Keep in mind I have the virgin mobile version (sprint xt1766). Don't know which one you have. Some have had trouble with rsdlite on Windows 10, it worked fine for me though.
I used rsdlite from here
The newest one, 6.2.4 I think

Apn Xt1766
I just want to add apn and want to use hot spot again
As the phone is updated on latest build ..
I don't want the root access..
What's should I try then from previous build , can anyone
Guide me easy steps plz.

Xt1766 how to get working apn
Will anyone confirm

danishamini.saifi said:
Will anyone confirm
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The steps are there. Just don't use the root part if you don't want root. Once you switch the files, flash the service file.xml with rsdlite.

madbat99 said:
The steps are there. Just don't use the root part if you don't want root. Once you switch the files, flash the service file.xml with rsdlite.
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Thanks, ill try and share the result.

I've tested it.. It worked for me but there is an issue
With this method occurred as well..
While Turing on the phone " BAD KEY" msg pops up on
Black display for 4-5 seconds and then mobile shows Motorola logo...
Now what is suppose to be done to get rid off BAD KEY msg.

danishamini.saifi said:
I've tested it.. It worked for me but there is an issue
With this method occurred as well..
While Turing on the phone " BAD KEY" msg pops up on
Black display for 4-5 seconds and then mobile shows Motorola logo...
Now what is suppose to be done to get rid off BAD KEY msg.
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That's normal if you unlock the bootloader. Flash the no verity opt encrypt, or magisk, and it will change from bad key to n/a. But there will always be a message if you unlock the bootloader.
I know you said you don't need root, so that bad key message is there to stay.

madbat99 said:
That's normal if you unlock the bootloader. Flash the no verity opt encrypt, or magisk, and it will change from bad key to n/a. But there will always be a message if you unlock the bootloader.
I know you said you don't need root, so that bad key message is there to stay.
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oh... i got it, thanks...
just one thing more please, if i go towards rooting the phone as well, will this be removed or N/A or something will be there?

danishamini.saifi said:
oh... i got it, thanks...
just one thing more please, if i go towards rooting the phone as well, will this be removed or N/A or something will be there?
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N/A will be there. But you can flash a new boot logo to kinda hide it. Instead of a black screen, any logo you want, maybe with a white strip at the top to hide it. I'll get you a link.
Here are some good ones. https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...om-boot-logos-converted-t3759320/post75787882
And here is the guide to make your own
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/how-to/replace-n-boot-image-t3687212/post74118155

@madbat99
Everything you shared was perfect I made my own logo to hide bad key apn working ..
Now I want to have thebroot access in my phone XT1766..
TWRP IS ALREADY ISTALLED ON THE PHONE AS I AM FLASHING LOGOS..
WHAT SHOULD I INSTALLED TO GET ROOT ACCESS ..
SUPER USER ETC.. PLZ SHARE WITH ME..
and the main reason to have the root access is, I want to block or disable OTA update ..
Plz confirm, how will it be possible ..as I downgraded to get working APN But phone updated again now.
I want the phone to be stopped from being updated..
Plz help me out fixing this..
Thanks

danishamini.saifi said:
@madbat99
Everything you shared was perfect I made my own logo to hide bad key apn working ..
Now I want to have thebroot access in my phone XT1766..
TWRP IS ALREADY ISTALLED ON THE PHONE AS I AM FLASHING LOGOS..
WHAT SHOULD I INSTALLED TO GET ROOT ACCESS ..
SUPER USER ETC.. PLZ SHARE WITH ME..
and the main reason to have the root access is, I want to block or disable OTA update ..
Plz confirm, how will it be possible ..as I downgraded to get working APN But phone updated again now.
I want the phone to be stopped from being updated..
Plz help me out fixing this..
Thanks
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Just don't accept the update. You can root by flashing magisk. You will still receive update notification. You'll need to disable the moto update app. I forget which one exactly. But your phone shouldn't be able to do ota updates once you are rooted with twrp installed. The update will fail.
here is the root thread.

madbat99 said:
Just don't accept the update. You can root by flashing magisk. You will still receive update notification. You'll need to disable the moto update app. I forget which one exactly. But your phone shouldn't be able to do ota updates once you are rooted with twrp installed. The update will fail.
here is the root thread.
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Thank you. I wish I had known this. I had to flash the stock recovery, etc for the updates to work. A little bit of an unnecessary hastle.

dlinderaz said:
Thank you. I wish I had known this. I had to flash the stock recovery, etc for the updates to work. A little bit of an unnecessary hastle.
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Ota updates will likely always fail if you have twrp, or have modified the system in any way. The ota performs many checks (assert props) to see if the system is clean. If any asserts fail, the ota will fail. Even restoring the stock recovery doesn't guarantee the ota will work.

US998 to LS998 *Sprint LTE + Root*

If you mess up your device I'm not responsible, it works for me, and for others. I will help as much as i can, but it is on YOU, the user to follow the prerequisites and read carefully. This zip was created in collaboration with @TxanMoe and myself
This zip can be used to return to the stock rom(for the most part, you'll still have fastboot,root,twrp) as long as you can get into TWRP recovery on the device. It also flashes the modem bands needed for working Sprint LTE(bands 25,26,41, ect.."all the Sprint bands")
Prerequisites:
1. Activate with Sprint first if you intend to use the converted US998 on Sprint!
2. You already crossflashed to US998 if not follow the guide here "Frankenstein method" [https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...sflashing-t3780969/post76510671#post76510671]
3. You followed the bootloader unlock, root, TWRP "WTF" thread here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/wtf-lg-v30-t3790500
(US998 to LS998) Downloads: (Sprint LS998 system,boot,modem)* MAKE SURE TO FLASH MAGISK, NO-VERITY OPT ENCRYPT, AND RCD DISABLER BEFORE LEAVING RECOVERY!!*
Sprint 20b
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aQojUcchnEruHwnecfaVGToxZbmj-UX3/view?usp=drivesdk
Sprint 21a(may security patch)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JCalyu7mt8DW6wMWbgGViqj0oi9eUSr7/view?usp=drivesdk
*Instructions*:
a. Make a backup in TWRP of system,boot,and data before proceeding!
b. Reboot to TWRP and wipe data (factory data reset)
c. Install the SPRINTLS998.zip (20b or 21a)from TWRP (Do NOT leave recovery yet)
d. Flash Magisk, no verity encrypt, and RCD disabler(you should already have these files if you followed the WTF thread)
e. Reboot
d. Once booted up you need to connect to WiFi. go to settings, update profile and prl. Reboot
quantemplation said:
For anyone who flashes back to Sprint but needs to edit the APNs still, you can type this in command prompt(from PC)
Code:
adb shell
su
am start -n com.lge.hiddenmenu/com.lge.hiddenmenu.ModemProtocol.ModemProtocolMain
Then go to PDP Setting
Then go to APN setting
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be sure to thank his post here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76633700&postcount=45
JonnyTrulove said:
@JWnSC thanks to the help of some of you great people in this thread I have had the chance to do this conversion twice now. Both times it worked great but I did have to update the APN settings before getting mobile data to work for me. I know you were kind enough to include screenshots of the right APN settings but I just wanted to share that both times I used the ##SCRTN## dialer code to force OTA provisioning and it worked, so I thought you may want to add that option to your first post. Might be a good option for someone that's in hurry to get connected.
Only negative I can think of is that you would not have tethering unless you were subscribed or you manually added the "Dun" provision to the APN later.
Just wanted to share in case you thought it was worth adding to your original post. If not, no biggie. Thanks
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Special thanks:
@TxanMoe for finding the bootloader exploit and helping me along the way
@ChazzMatt for his in depth Guides and help in this forum
@SGCMarkus for TWRP recovery for this device and all the roms he provides
@quantemplation
@JonnyTrulove
and to any others I may have missed..

Here is a zip for warranty exchange ect...*NOT Recommended* (you will lose root, TWRP)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19FHVNn6TS5ybdNIziL1nyKPWcIc_RN0t/view?usp=drivesdk
From TWRP(wipe data) install the FACTORYSPRINT.zip reboot device, update prl and profile, reboot, do a system update
It works. I tested it

I'll give this a real-world run-through tomorrow when my new LS998 arrives.

SilverZero said:
I'll give this a real-world run-through tomorrow when my new LS998 arrives.
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I tested it myself to make sure it works. Working on creating a full back to stock zip for warranty exchange ect.. Will post that after I test and know all is well.

JWnSC said:
I tested it myself to make sure it works. Working on creating a full back to stock zip for warranty exchange ect.. Will post that after I test and know all is well.
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Yeah...it sucks we need this...sprint not allowing access to kdz is a load of bs...it is much appreciated that we have you helping to support us sprint users...i am looking back at my past lg phones now to see if i can find the process of creating a working kdz...one of the people i think in the g2 or g3 forums actually created a kdz using the untouched signed lg files and it was fully flashable to get back to 100% stock...i don't know if too much has changed since then to do this again...but it would be nice to have for some...me...i won't be doing anything that removes my bootloader unlock and root...but those with warranty may want to have that ability...thanks to all that have contributed to making this a great device...i missed root on a level people outside these forums may never understand

Could you tell me if i could switch out your LS998 bins for h933 ones? also on my dump from lgup can i just change _com6 to .bin ?

cre4per said:
Could you tell me if i could switch out your LS998 bins for h933 ones? also on my dump from lgup can i just change _com6 to .bin ?
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Right. change "_COM#" to ".bin" should be fine as long as the rsa keys match for the devices you are flashing. Don't flash nougat to Oreo or vice versa

JWnSC said:
Right. change "_ whatever com #" to ".bin" should be fine as long as the rsa keys match for the devices you are flashing. Don't flash nougat to Oreo or vice versa
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perfect will give it a try, hoping this will let me get volte back on mydevice

JWnSC said:
Here is a zip for warranty exchange ect...*NOT Recommended* (you will lose root, TWRP)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19FHVNn6TS5ybdNIziL1nyKPWcIc_RN0t/view?usp=drivesdk
From TWRP install the FACTORYSPRINT.zip reboot device, update prl and profile, reboot, do a system update
It works. I tested it
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Could you lock the bootloader after this? Or will it show an error?

guapinoy said:
Could you lock the bootloader after this? Or will it show an error?
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Bootloader would still be unlocked but the message after every boot would disappear and you won't be able to enter fastboot. (After you do the system update)
I thought after installing the latest update it would lock the bootloader...it didn't, but it did remove the text after every boot saying to lock bootloader and you won't be able to enter fastboot after. Activating developer options will show the boot is still unlocked. It does change the software info to LS99821a instead of US99820a
To lock the bootloader, you could probably flash the other Sprint zip(without flashing magisk ect..) and just sprint recovery or the factory zip. Reboot to bootloader from twrp and lock it that way. Then do the Sprint system update *I have to do more testing tho I don't recommend doing this until it's tested*

I have followed WTF thread for my Spring LS998. I have also flashed the modem.bin. I have working LTE on US99820a. I went to try and update PRL and Profile but clicking the buttons does nothing at all. Is this common? Also, i noticed that text messaging are received intermittently. They come in, in bunches, but only immediately after I send out a text. has this happened to anyone else?
I'm assuming if i flash the SPRINTLS998.zip, it will correct this issue, but I don't want to if there is no need and there is a fix. I want to try out DotOS, but don't want to carry my texting and MMS issues over from my current U99820a setup.

Omatter4 said:
I have followed WTF thread for my Spring LS998. I have also flashed the modem.bin. I have working LTE on US99820a. I went to try and update PRL and Profile but clicking the buttons does nothing at all. Is this common? Also, i noticed that text messaging are received intermittently. They come in, in bunches, but only immediately after I send out a text. has this happened to anyone else?
I'm assuming if i flash the SPRINTLS998.zip, it will correct this issue, but I don't want to if there is no need and there is a fix. I want to try out DotOS, but don't want to carry my texting and MMS issues over from my current U99820a setup.
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You can't update profile/ prl on US998 firmware(or at least I couldn't). Backup your setup and try DotOS if you already have working lte. This thread is mainly for users to get lte back. I'm not running the stock Sprint firmware. I switched to stock firmware first to get lte working and switched back to us998 rom.
If you wipe data and flash the SprintLS998.zip you won't have any issues. It already contains the Sprint modem, system, and boot. No need to flash the modem from the other thread.

Will flashing the sprint zip only have bands 25,26 &41?? I'm in an area with band 13 also.. Thanks.

Lurien said:
Will flashing the sprint zip only have bands 25,26 &41?? I'm in an area with band 13 also.. Thanks.
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If you flash the Sprint modem you'll have all the Sprint bands.
It's just the US998 does not have LTE bands 26 & 41. So you have to flash the Sprint modem to get them. If the LS998 normally has LTE band 13, then you'll have that.

Have any of our few sprint users taken latest update and tried to bootloader unlock and root their devices?...just wondering if they actually managed to patch it yet...

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Have any of our few sprint users taken latest update and tried to bootloader unlock and root their devices?...just wondering if they actually managed to patch it yet...
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I tested the latest update, it installed. I dumped the modem, system and boot from it. I can make a zip from it later. My bootloader was still unlocked tho. I plan to lock it and test..been putting it off, don't want to get stuck on stock haha. I need my phone this week. I'll test this weekend. After the latest update it removed the bootloader warning and I couldn't enter fastboot but the bootloader still showed unlocked under developer options.

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I tested the latest update, it installed. I dumped the modem, system and boot from it. I can make a zip from it later. My bootloader was still unlocked tho. I plan to lock it and test..been putting it off, don't want to get stuck on stock haha. I need my phone this week. I'll test this weekend. After the latest update it removed the bootloader warning and I couldn't enter fastboot but the bootloader still showed unlocked under developer options.
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How did you install? Because twrp is there it failed on mine

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How did you install? Because twrp is there it failed on mine
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I flashed the factory back to stock.zip and went to settings, system update.
Not worth it imo...I was testing the factorysprint.zip to make sure it worked. I can make a flashable zip later(to only include system, modem,boot)..I don't think much changed. Looks like it was just an update to disable fastboot and access to recovery

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I have followed WTF thread for my Spring LS998. I have also flashed the modem.bin. I have working LTE on US99820a. I went to try and update PRL and Profile but clicking the buttons does nothing at all. Is this common? Also, i noticed that text messaging are received intermittently. They come in, in bunches, but only immediately after I send out a text. has this happened to anyone else?
I'm assuming if i flash the SPRINTLS998.zip, it will correct this issue, but I don't want to if there is no need and there is a fix. I want to try out DotOS, but don't want to carry my texting and MMS issues over from my current U99820a setup.
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The first time I tried the profile and PRL updates they took a while to actually launch. Not sure if yours would if you just waited a bit longer (like a minute). I would try that and then the Sprint zip (that's actually more likely to fix your issue).

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The first time I tried the profile and PRL updates they took a while to actually launch. Not sure if yours would if you just waited a bit longer (like a minute). I would try that and then the Sprint zip (that's actually more likely to fix your issue).
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I had to connect to wifi when i updated profile...it kept telling me to contact carrier when i tried to update through data connection

Unlocked phone locked to Verizon APN. How can I force my carrier APN, Bluegrass?

I'm not able to use some data services, most importantly MMS. This was an issue on my last phone, also (LG G6.) However, if I inserted an AT&T sim card and added my carriers APN settings, then inserted my carrier sim, the settings would stick. I recall doing this before the Android 10 update on this device (Pixel 2 XL) and it worked, but now nothing seems to.
I've tried rooting the phone as well, unsuccessfully. I've followed a guide here on XDA and the procedure would simply fail, even when all steps were followed meticulously. I'm not new to rooting, so needless to say I got very annoyed because I had to factory reset the device, which was a pain to have to set up again...
If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. This isn't isolated to just me, on the Google forums as well as Reddit, many others have this problem. Thanks guys.

ruffyreborn said:
I'm not able to use some data services, most importantly MMS. This was an issue on my last phone, also (LG G6.) However, if I inserted an AT&T sim card and added my carriers APN settings, then inserted my carrier sim, the settings would stick. I recall doing this before the Android 10 update on this device (Pixel 2 XL) and it worked, but now nothing seems to.
I've tried rooting the phone as well, unsuccessfully. I've followed a guide here on XDA and the procedure would simply fail, even when all steps were followed meticulously. I'm not new to rooting, so needless to say I got very annoyed because I had to factory reset the device, which was a pain to have to set up again...
If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. This isn't isolated to just me, on the Google forums as well as Reddit, many others have this problem. Thanks guys.
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I'm not sure what guide you used to root, but Android 10 requires a different root method than what you'd normally use on 9. You should get the 7.4.1 magisk manager apk and install it on your phone then use it to patch a boot image which you'll then flash to your phone with fastboot. Also, make sure you have the latest sdk platform tools, fastboot.
When you tried to add an apn did you got to the three dot for menu under APNs?

jd1639 said:
I'm not sure what guide you used to root, but Android 10 requires a different root method than what you'd normally use on 9. You should get the 7.4.1 magisk manager apk and install it on your phone then use it to patch a boot image which you'll then flash to your phone with fastboot. Also, make sure you have the latest sdk platform tools, fastboot.
When you tried to add an apn did you got to the three dot for menu under APNs?
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Dang JD! Where you been hiding my friend? Good to see ya! ??

Badger50 said:
Dang JD! Where you been hiding my friend? Good to see ya!
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I'm still around. These forums are getting a little slow so it's been hit or miss whether there's something i can help with. It's good to see you too. It's been awhile

jd1639 said:
I'm still around. These forums are getting a little slow so it's been hit or miss whether there's something i can help with. It's good to see you too. It's been awhile
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Roger that my friend. I've got 2 grandsons now that think I'm their personal slave! Bwahahahahaha...it's awesome!!! ????

jd1639 said:
I'm not sure what guide you used to root, but Android 10 requires a different root method than what you'd normally use on 9. You should get the 7.4.1 magisk manager apk and install it on your phone then use it to patch a boot image which you'll then flash to your phone with fastboot. Also, make sure you have the latest sdk platform tools, fastboot.
When you tried to add an apn did you got to the three dot for menu under APNs?
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Hey, thanks so much for replying. This is the root guide I followed.
But the issue I had was "OEM unlocking" was disabled and grayed out. At no point could I toggle it. And that isn't including all the problems I had trying to get ADB to detect my phone while connected to my computer, even with all drivers updated and debugging enabled.
Yes I have tried the menu up top. The only option there is "reset to default"
Here are some screenshots

ruffyreborn said:
Hey, thanks so much for replying. This is the root guide I followed.
But the issue I had was "OEM unlocking" was disabled and grayed out. At no point could I toggle it. And that isn't including all the problems I had trying to get ADB to detect my phone while connected to my computer, even with all drivers updated and debugging enabled.
Yes I have tried the menu up top. The only option there is "reset to default"
Here are some screenshots
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If oem unlock is greyed out its most likely a Verizon phone and cannot be rooted. Unless something has changed

So, is there no way to edit a locked Verizon APN without root?

jmjudd99 said:
So, is there no way to edit a locked Verizon APN without root?
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You can only edit the APN if you have a GSM SIM inserted such as from AT&T or T-Mobile. Android automatically hides the APN settings when a Verizon SIM is inserted, as Verizon is not a GSM-based carrier and configures the device settings automatically using the network. You need to find out if Bluegrass has AT&T or T-Mobile-compatible SIM cards you can use in the device. Those SIM cards should allow you to edit the APN.
If OEM Unlocking is grayed out, you have a Verizon device and you cannot unlock the bootloader. Using the device on other carriers however is still possible as Verizon does not SIM lock devices.

Root Issue -- won't reboot into recovery mode

Hi --
Old Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 running kitkat. I am using CF Auto Root to root it via Odin and I get the "pass" in Odin but then it just reboots into the existing OS and Supersu is not on the device. The instructions I have been following say that you should try again but switching off the "auto reboot" in odin. I did that, but it just remains in download mode. The instructions said to take out the battery...which, not really an option for the tablet.
I believe I followed all other instructions: I have the correct CF Auto Root file for my build; I have the drivers from Samsung ...
Any advice is appreciated.

tojotojo said:
Hi --
Old Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1
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Which one?
tojotojo said:
running kitkat......
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So you want to keep that?
If not why don't you flash TWRP and Lineage?

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Which one?
So you want to keep that?
If not why don't you flash TWRP and Lineage?
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Hi, and thanks for the reply. Big picture is that I'd like to use the tablet but kitkat obviously is now not compatible with most apps. So really just any reliable way to root so that I can make use of up-to-date/current apps. I can research TWRP and Lineage -- I'm guessing there's a how-to on here somewhere.
Tablet version: SM-t520.

tojotojo said:
Hi, and thanks for the reply. Big picture is that I'd like to use the tablet but kitkat obviously is now not compatible with most apps. So really just any reliable way to root so that I can make use of up-to-date/current apps. I can research TWRP and Lineage -- I'm guessing there's a how-to on here somewhere.
Tablet version: SM-t520.
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And , obviously, terminology may be/probably is "off" here (newbie and all) ... but I believe there's a step before being able to flash TWRP and Lineage - whether that's "rooting" or "unlocking" or whatever. I'm basically still "stock" at this point.

tojotojo said:
Hi, and thanks for the reply. Big picture is that I'd like to use the tablet but kitkat obviously is now not compatible with most apps. So really just any reliable way to root so that I can make use of up-to-date/current apps. I can research TWRP and Lineage -- I'm guessing there's a how-to on here somewhere.
Tablet version: SM-t520.
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I see.
Imo it's necessary 1st of all to make sure it's on latest stock to have latest bootloader.
Flashing TWRP with Odin is extremly easy.
Here is a post/thread although written for S4 valid for most others as well.
Written a how-to myself as well but the english part is not as up-to-date as the german is.

tojotojo said:
And , obviously, terminology may be/probably is "off" here (newbie and all) ... but I believe there's a step before being able to flash TWRP and Lineage - whether that's "rooting" or "unlocking" or whatever. I'm basically still "stock" at this point.
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No unlocking necessary with that old device.
Rooting means having SU or Magisk but flashing works without as well.

bmwdroid said:
No unlocking necessary with that old device.
Rooting means having SU or Magisk but flashing works without as well.
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Great, will give this a shot later today. Appreciate the help!

Well, didn't get very far. My understanding is that you have to unlock the OEM bootloader under developer options...which, ... well, I don't have that option listed once I've accessed the developer options. Tried a bunch of options -- factory reset, changed date/time to long ago .... used Smart Switch to check for updates (which one post said would prompt it to appear. Any options for getting this modded without the OEM bootloader unlock option? One post somewhere said that having the USB debugging option checked would work, but .... questionable.

tojotojo said:
Well, didn't get very far. My understanding is that you have to unlock the OEM bootloader under developer options...which, ... well, I don't have that option listed once I've accessed the developer options.
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As I said: not on this old device
tojotojo said:
Tried a bunch of options -- factory reset, changed date/time to long ago .... used Smart Switch to check for updates (which one post said would prompt it to appear. Any options for getting this modded without the OEM bootloader unlock option? One post somewhere said that having the USB debugging option checked would work, but .... questionable.
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Just use Odin to flash latest TWRP,
Reboot to that TWRP,
Wipe everything plus "Format Data"
Flash suiting ROM and test if it works
reboot to TWRP and flash Gapps fitting this ROM version (I prefer Bitgapps ARM)
Be happy

@tojotojo remember that Odin can only flash .tar and .tar.md5 files
TWRP.....img are to flash later in an old TWRP to get a newer one.

you need check off auto-reboot. it still in dload-mode, then press power to reboot and just as you see it starts boot press recovery-mode key combination to enter recovery. if you are slow, tab will load default system without ur root and recovery. i hope this help you.