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Unlocking an android phone like an LG phone<\/strong> doesn\u2019t really asks for a set of complicated procedures. Just like most, it follows a set of 3-4 instructions to make an LG<\/strong> carrier-unlocked<\/strong><\/a>. Although it varies per model, you only need to take note of the specific code it\u2019s asking for.<\/p>\n Remember:<\/strong> TMobile USA<\/strong> <\/a>and MetroPCS<\/strong><\/a> has pre-installed the Mobile Device Unlock App<\/strong><\/a> on your LG phone<\/strong> and that means there\u2019s NO NEED FOR A CODE<\/strong> to unlock your phone<\/strong>. More information about mobile device unlock here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Woah! That\u2019s a lot, but most LG models<\/strong> only asks for 3 codes: NCK, NSCK, and SPCK<\/strong>. We usually send you three to five different sets of codes but only one gets your phone unlocked<\/strong>, so be very careful to read the screen prompt because you only have 10 chances of getting it right!<\/p>\n If you fail 2 or 3 times, please contact us<\/strong><\/a>. We have 24\/7 support that can help you unlock your device or tell you what\u2019s wrong. Save your unlock attempts and contact us right away!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ideally, your phone should prompt for the \u201cSIM Unlock Code<\/strong>\u201d screen automatically, but if it doesn\u2019t do that, here\u2019s how you get it:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If in the unlikely chance that doesn\u2019t work, you can try:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now, you might be wondering how to type the letter on the dialer but it doesn\u2019t have to be as complicated as you think.<\/span><\/p>\n If for example your phone is an LG G3<\/strong>, find out its exact version. For example, AT&T LG G3<\/strong> is version number D850<\/strong>, so this is what you type in the dialer:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another example is the LG G3 from T-Mobile<\/strong>. Its exact version is D851<\/strong>, so this is what you type in the dialer:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you don\u2019t know where to get the exact model and version number of your phone, there are two ways to find out:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Easy as that!<\/span><\/p>\n Now, don\u2019t worry about having to go that route. It is not going to be complicated. Here\u2019s how you can unlock your phone from there:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ideally, it should prompt for \u201cInvalid Smart Chip Erro<\/i>r<\/strong>\u201d or \u201cPhone Restricted<\/em><\/strong>\u201d. If you are seeing that you can just hit \u201cCancel<\/i><\/strong>\u201d and proceed on the \u201cSIM Unlock Code<\/strong>\u201d screen just oOn the other hand, if it doesn\u2019t prompt for you to enter an unlock code, please follow the next steps.<\/p>\n There are exemptions to this, though, here are some LG models<\/strong><\/a> who have unique sim unlocking process.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We want to save you from all the technicalities of error messages, but we will list the common error messages that won\u2019t ask you to call for customer service because the troubleshooting steps are straightforward and easy. So, here we go!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After dialing the code or inserting a non-carrier SIM you are supposed to see a prompt that would ask you to enter the code, otherwise, that\u2019s both a good news and a bad news.<\/p>\n Good news:<\/strong> Your phone was already unlocked<\/a>, you just didn\u2019t know.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Bad news:<\/strong> Your SIM card slot is broken or your device\u2019s IMEI is blacklisted<\/a> by the original owner.<\/p>\n The last one you can easily rule out if you are the original owner of the phone but you can try to isolate and troubleshoot further. If you\u2019re lost, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also, it is recommended to turn off your phone, remove the battery, and wait for a short while before powering the phone back on. You can also try to remove or re-insert the SIM card while on the process.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are getting this error, it means that the code we gave you didn\u2019t work or you entered the wrong code.<\/p>\n To isolate the issue let us start from the basi. If the code was wrong, you might have given us the wrong information about your phone\u2019s IMEI, model number, or locked-to carrier. In that case, we have to generate another code for a new IMEI, which discredits you of a refund.<\/p>\n To troubleshoot further, always make sure to follow our email instructions when entering the code. As mentioned we usually generate 3-5 unlocking codes<\/strong>, but you\u2019ll only use one and it depends entirely on what you are being prompted on your phone screen.<\/p>\n Remember, you don\u2019t have unlimited unlock attempts.<\/strong>\u00a0So if you get it wrong at three times, save your remaining attempts and don\u2019t hesitate to contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are prompted for a \u201cPUK\u201d, \u201cSecurity Pin\u201d, or \u201cPassword\u201d<\/strong>, it is asking for a user-set password or pin to operate or device. If you are the original user, you should be able to figure out this on your own.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are still not getting any service, it means your phone is already successfully unlocked but it isn\u2019t detecting your new carrier\u2019s network. To resolve this, you have to manually enter your new network under your phone\u2019s APN settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you can make calls or texts but internet or data, you have to double check your phone\u2019s compatibility to your new carrier\u2019s network frequency.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We know you\u2019ve been all over the web trying to get your phone unlocked<\/strong><\/a>. So if you think you found a better pricing than what we offer, don\u2019t hesitate to tell us! <\/p>\nHere\u2019s a list of possible codes your phone might ask you for:<\/h2>\n
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Generally speaking, here\u2019s how you unlock an LG<\/strong> (not-model specific):<\/h2>\n
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How To Troubleshoot Common LG Unlock Errors<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nError 1: \u201cEnter Code\u201d prompt does not appear<\/h3>\n
Error 2: “Code Error” or “Sim Network Unlock Unsuccessful”<\/h3>\n
Error 3: Asking for \u201cPUK\u201d or \u201cSecurity Pin\u201d or \u201cPassword\u201d<\/h3>\n
Error 4: No service<\/h3>\n
Unlocking Your LG? We Match Competitor Pricing!<\/h2>\n
\nWe guarantee you that we match competitor pricing, on top of that, you get 24\/7 support for your LG unlocking<\/strong> concerns and queries as they arise.<\/p>\n