How to Unlock the LG Rumor Touch - VM510 from Virgin Mobile (possibly others)
By Crogon
Preface: Yes, this will get you the crown jewel, the SPC code to
unlock your phone, which Virgin Mobile says they don't have, and LG says
their contract won't allow them to give out. No, your phone doesn't
have an MSL code. That's the same thing on a different type of phone.
No, I don't care where you read it, trust me.
Step 1)
Download and install the 'LGMobile Support Tool'. Next, follow the
instructions, also found on the link below, to install the USB Modem
Drivers:
http://au.lgmobile.com/web/web.suppo...reDownload.laf
Step 2) Download 'LG Download Pro' version1.6.0, then install it. (google is your friend!)
Step 3)
Download the below file:
http://www.howardforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=67795&d=1284090429
Step 4) EXTRA STUFF: Download the first two linked files in the thread below if you plan on using this program for different phones.
http://cdmagurus.com/forum/showthread.php?1534-LG-Download-Dlls
Step 5)
Extract then install the 9100 dll using
'VX9100 DLL.msi'. I found information to indicate that the 9900 dll
would also work with this phone, but that didn't work for me. Install
the other dll's at your prerogative, it certainly won't hurt anything. Also, I have had reports of the 9200, 10000 and 11000 dll being useful for programming the phone, but don't be a bit surprised if you get into trouble trying to do that!
Step 6) Just to make sure everything is properly installed, go ahead and reboot your computer now.
Step 7)
Go to your Start Menu >> Programs and double-click on
'LGDownload'. Next, Click on the 'Select DLL' button. After the popup
window appears, click on 'Tri Mode', then double click on the VX9100
dll. Click 'Ok' on the popup. Now, click on the 'NV Edit' button on the
left hand side. LGDownload is now ready to do it's job.
Step 8) Plug the USB data cable for the phone into the computer (NOT into the phone, yet).
Step 9)
You may find it useful to open up the Windows 'Device Manager' and
expand the 'Ports' section. This will allow you to see when and for how
long the USB modem port is actually connected (you will also notice the
GPS port connecting, but don't try to use this port for our purposes
here).
Simply drag Device Manager down to the bottom corner while you are
using the other programs in the top corner. I found conflicting
information saying that you may need to set the port speed (Bits per
Second) in the Device Manager AND the program to either 9600 or 115200.
Mine worked set at 115200. Either way, it is DEFINITELY a good idea to
make sure both are set to the same port speed (which is technically
called the Baud Rate.)
Step 10) Now to prep the phone.
We'll only have about 1 minute flat to do the next few steps, so be sure
you have everything laid out and ready before you proceed. We are now
going to 'time out' the phone, but it only lasts for about a minute at a
time.
Method 1) Some folks recommend copying 999 or fewer mp3 files to your SD card then opening the built in Media Player. Some people just copy the same mp3 file over and over again until they have 999 of them. (If you have 1000 or more mp3s on this phone, it will ignore you. If you already have a dozen ringtones and etc. on the phone, best stick with 900 or so.) This will 'time out' this phone for a minute or two.
Method 2) Another method I discovered is to download a nice big World Map pdf file, then open it with the Document Viewer and zoom in on it repeatedly. Once you zoom in far enough, the phone will 'time out' for about 1 1/2 minutes. These first two methods really drag the phone to a grinding halt though, and you may or may not have enough 'horsepower' left over to complete the tasks below. I recommend the third method:
Method 3) The third method I use, is to add about a hundred or so txt and pdf files under a folder named 'eBooks' on the SD card. Next, simply open the 'Document Viewer' under the Tools menu. The phone will ignore everything else you do for about a minute or so, but the phone isn't actually doing much at all, so you'll have plenty of 'horsepower' to finish up.
Pick one of the three methods and proceed immediately to the next step.
Step 11) Now, plug the USB cable into your phone.
Step 12)
After a few seconds, you will notice the 'Phone Status' bar in the
LGDownload program start to fill up with information (if you've done
everything properly up to this point). Once that is finished, you will
notice the big 'NV Edit Start' button in the center switch from being
'grayed out' to being black and selectable. Click it!
Step 13a)
A pop up window will appear asking for the Service Program Code. Of
course, we don't have it yet, because that is what we are trying to get.
DON'T TYPE ANYTHING! Simply click the 'Ok' button, and cross your
fingers. You should see a brief popup saying that it is 'Enabling DM
Mode', immediately followed by saying that it is 'Reading NV RAM'. If
you picked the third method above, it should proceed very quickly and
finish in a few seconds. If you picked one of the other two methods, it
may take a while, and may not finish at all. You may need to repeat
steps 10-13 a MINIMUM of 20 times or more before it completes.
Step 13b)
Ta-Da! You should see a new popup window. In the 'Security Information'
screen, SEC_CODE should have your 6 digit SPC code listed. You can
double check on the 'System' tab, find the entry listed as 'Service
Programming Code'. This should also list your SPC Code. You rock! Stick
your finger in the air and curse at Virgin Mobile! Now, proceed to step
16.
Step 14a) ONLY IF you get stuck after clicking 'Ok'
for the SPC code, you may need to reset the 'Password'. The recommended
way to do this is to download and install the cracked 2.7 version of
CDMA Workshop:
http://cdmagurus.com/forum/showthrea...ull=1#post6280
Note that if you are doing this professionally, or need more
flexibility and features, you should pay for and download the full
current version here:
http://www.cdma-ware.com/workshop.html
Note that the 'Crack' for CDMA Workshop 2.7 sets off some virus
scanners. It's perfectly safe, just tell your virus scanner to ignore
it, or shut it off until you're done. Either way, restart your computer
(once it's installed) then go to Start Menu >> Programs and double
click on 'CMDA Workshop' (note: If you do NOT restart your computer,
you WILL need to close LGDownload in order to disconnect it from the USB
Modem port). Repeat steps 10-11 above to 'time out' the phone again and
keep the modem port open for about 1 minute. Immediately click on the
'Port' selector and select the port the phone is using (probably around
port 5-9, mine uses port 7 for the USB modem, and port 8 for the GPS
port) Click the 'Connect' button, then the 'Read' button. If everything
is working properly, the 'Phone Information' bar will fill itself in
shortly. Now click on the 'Security' tab, then click on the 'Custom
Password' selector. Type '0000000000000000' (sixteen zeros) into the
field, then click the 'Send' button.
Step 14b) If you
are feeling lucky (this next bit didn't work for me), still using CDMA
Workshop, click the drop-down box under SPC, then select 'LG Method' and
click the 'Read' button. If that gives you your SPC code, skip to step
16 below. If not, close CDMA Workshop (or at least click the 'Disconnect
button on the 'Main' tab), then go back to step 7 and proceed through
step 13 to give it another shot.
Step 15) Still no luck?
Go back to step 7 and this time select VX9900 dll (of course, you need
to have installed it earlier). It didn't work for me, but good luck.
Still no luck? I dunno, hit up Google for 'SPC Calculator'. Supposedly
there's an LG one, but I never found an SPC calc that worked for me (for
this phone). You could try any of the other dll files, but none of the
other ones were recommended. On the far-fetched end of the spectrum, you
could find and try either the Qualcomm Phone Support Tool package,
(QPST) or the LG version, LGNPST. I had limited success even getting
these to talk to the phone, but best of luck! There's a wealth of
information in the CDMA Gurus forum, and the Howards forum.
Step 16)
Once your phone decides to stop ignoring you, click 'No' and close
whatever other programs you had running. Once you're back to the stupid
red 'Home' screen, push the little 'Phone' button to bring up the dial
pad. Dial ##port# (##7678#) Ooo!! Cool secret stuff.. Now, type in your
SPC Code (the phone says 'Enter Service Code'). Almost done. Click where
it says 'DM Mode Enable' This will switch the USB port from being used
to connect the phone as a removable hard drive, to using the USB modem
port and GPS port whenever you plug the phone into your computer. If you
want to switch your phone back to being a removable hard drive, simply
repeat this step, except this time select 'UMS Mode Enable'.
You're done!! Good job! Now you can change settings, view your file
system, tether your phone to your computer as a modem, unlock the phones
firewall.. The possibilities are endless!! At least until you do
something STUPID and crash your phone like a computer with a nasty
virus. This is commonly known as 'bricking' your phone. After that point
your phone is not useful for anything other than being a paperweight,
or possibly as a brick in a wall. So.. do NOT go doing a bunch of crazy
stuff on your phone until you find specific instructions on how to do
it, and read up on other people who followed those instructions without
turning their phone into a brick!
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Comments
Two methods I've found so far are using BitPim or EFS Explorer in the QPST package. I'm thinking there's a better solution with more features somewhere, but I haven't found it yet.
OK...thanks!
so after doing this will my phone still work without switching it back to the other mode
Absolutely. In this mode, you can even still receive phone calls! :D
You can always switch back to the other mode when you're done. Also, I've noticed when the phone restarts, it's automatically in the 'removable hard drive' mode.
Hey! Great first hub! Keep it up!
So, Crogan, how exactly do you browse the file system once you've done this (maybe another good hub idea?????)-Seriously though, do you use a program of is there a way to use the Regular file manager in Windows?
so i wana take the prl from sprints lg rumor touch think i can do that with the prl write option on this program
Thanks so much Dana! I just answered that a couple of posts above yours. ;)
[quote='Crogon']Two methods I've found so far are using BitPim or EFS Explorer in the QPST package. I'm thinking there's a better solution with more features somewhere, but I haven't found it yet.[/quote]
..I'm still looking for something better. :P ..and no, you can NOT see the native file system in Windows Explorer. Period. That's why this is such a major step forward in wrestling this potentially awesome phone out of Virgin Mobiles' death-grip. :)
dakky - There are people testing just that in Howards and CDMA Gurus right now. ..NOT using LGDownload and the 9100 dll though. If I were you, I'd read up in both forums and figure out who's tried what without bricking their phone yet. ;)
@Crogan, well, if you ever get a wild hair, I would appreciate a hub written with some instructions on how to do this with Bitpim or the EFSexplorer. Or do you have any good links to any other tutorials.
the lg site wont let me download the mobile tools.
Dana - You probably won't find instructions for this phone in particular. I would recommend browsing through Howards and CDMAgurus forums on the use or either program.
Jason - Try to clear your cache and cookies? Try a different browser? I just verified that the download still works for me, so I'm not exactly sure what issue you are having.
i having a hard time finding out the lg download pro, i cannot download it, would you sent a file, or a new url to download it?
Well, I got my copy from the CDMAgurus.com forum, but like I said, google has tons:
Thanks!
I've also been trying to figure out how to tether it to my (jailbroken) iPod Touch via bluetooth... no success yet though, both devices are annoyingly locked down
are there drivers for osx?
Sam - I read something about that earlier, Under the Menu in Settings somewhere, there's a setting to tell the bluetooth on the rumor touch to 'Accept all connections' or something like that. If you enable it, it let's FTP work over bluetooth. you might try that to get it to tether to your ipod.
However, the sprint Rumor Touch needs an app to tether, I'm not at all sure how far you're going to get trying to tether it until that gets patched up.
Ellen - Not that I'm aware of, I would check the English or Australian LG websites / forums. Might even try to email them. Sprint might have some as well. Virgin Mobile certainly doesn't want you to have them, so don't bother calling them. If you have a newer machine, you could try a WIndows Emulator with Windows XP. Good luck!
I tried to do this but the pdf and mp3 trick both do not work. My phone loads them with no problem and quickly. The phone doesn't get stuck
I copied about 980 mp3s (a four minute song if it matters) into the micro sd card's root folder. It took about 5-6 tries, but it worked.
Sorry Mark.. did you try to download a big old map PDF file and zoom in on it?
My only other suggestion would be to go download a bunch of java applets that are not meant for this phone, and find one that locks the phone up. That could take a while though, out of the 300ish I downloaded, I only found 4-5 that locked the phone up. ..of course I was trying to find stuff that actually worked, so..? Good luck! :D
Well, I'm returning my rumor touch and getting an intercept... if they have them at my Target.
how do i set up my modem? after unlocking it.
can this world for an ipad or you just talking about a laptop
it would be cool if they would just let everyone do this
or just access a small fee it would be much easier
I know one of the steps.
You need to jailbreak your iPad and install iBluever (or the demo) from cydia.
I never figured out how to set up the phone's end.
Tethering the phone to act as a modem for your computer is NOT cracked yet. Research continues at howardforums.com and cdmagurus.com
Thanks for asking!
Hi Crogon
Thanks for the wonderful article. But this phone is cdma so no way i can use this phone with GSM networks right ?
Thanks
The bottom line here (for me) is that you can't turn the Romor Touch into something it wasn't meant to be. It's NOT an Android or an iPhone. If you want shortcuts on the home screen or Android-style apps, then you need to get a different phone.
The RT is good for basic email, browsing the internet, texting and social networking. If you want to do online banking, scan barcodes, download email attachments or add widgets to your home screen, then this is not the phone for you.
My post is relevant since someone here mentioned buying the Intercept. It's available at Target, as I bought one a week ago.
Thanks Crogan this really worked for me!
I went the route of loading up 999 mp3 files (.txt file renamed to .mp3).
The lg downloader froze, but continued in the background.
I am trying to tether the phone, but running into difficulty.
I have installed Bitpim, but I don't know what this is supposed to be doing, I can't browse any of the file system.
Anyhow, thanks for the guide!
Thennarasu - Correct. I don't think that there is one, but you would need to find a version of the Rumor Touch that already has a GSM radio installed in it. It's a hardware thing.
Elizabeth - It is not an Android, however it is VERY close. It shares the the same OS with the Android. It's feasable that we could eventually get Android apps running on this phone, if not Android itself. Furthermore, or all of the things you list ARE currently available for download. Well.. except apps on the homescreen, but the older version of this OS had them on the home screen, so that should be pretty simple to hack in.
mucus - You are very welcome. If you really want to make progress with tethering the phone, I would suggest coordinating your efforts with others on one of the forums. I wuoldn't be a bit surprised if a handful of people have figured out how to do it, but aren't telling others how. :P
I did every step right, I went the third route. The phone times out and everything but my LG Download won't recognize it once I insert the data cord, what am I doing wrong?
Mamba - Use the 'Device Manager' as described in Step 9 to make sure you have the drivers installed properly. If they are, then check that you have 'VX9100 DLL.msi' installed properly. LG download can't talk to your phone without those two things installed and working. Good luck!
i couldn't get lgdownload to recognize any ports. when i click ports in the window drop down it says "com port not found"
thanks for all your help crogan!
what about a flash player for the vm lg rumor touch.can i only be download for only mp4or smartphones or is ther e one for the 3pg phones?
the link to step 3 doesnt seem to be working.. anywhere lsei could get atever it is??
nvm, got it lol THANKS !!!:D
I don't understand 16... Do I dial on my phone? Do I write to my phone... I need a helping hand. I've got my code and I also saw A #777. Do I use that? I also used the VX9800.Dll on my LG 510. Can someone walk me the rest of the way. The LG program is still open and I'm attached to the pc via usb cable... Now do what with what? I have the service code.
great work
hey crogon , i just wanna know if this is for using this phone with another sim. Im buying this phone from CA n i will be using this for my vodafone sim in India. So can i follow these steps to release the sim lock or is it for something else. SORRY if i sound like a noob. Really need your help.
does the size of the sd card matter? 100 pdfs in 'ebook' but phone only stays frozen for a few seconds.
metal - I assumed you used my suggestion to figure the ports out??
LilDaddi100 - I haven't looked into it. There USED to be a version you could hack into phones, I think adobe ditched it though. Google is your friend!!
Randygates - I THINK you're ready for step 16. If you have your 6 digit SPC code, you click the little 'Phone' button on your phone to make a phone call. then you DIAL # # P O R T #
After that you'll get a new window pop-up, follow the rest of step 16, and you're home free! :D
Prashanth - Ummm.. These phones don't have a sim card. DOes the Sprint version have one maybe?
Anyway, this WILL allow you to unlock the CDMA modem and stuff in the phone, and upload one from a different provider. Provided of course it will work in this phone. ;)
acmenomis - Shouldn't matter. Basically, we're giving the phone too many things for it to get them all done. Try the three methods listed above. If they don't work, scratch your head and try something else. Maybe opening a 2.5 gb jpg file would work, but nobody tried it.
Good luck!!
very useful information for mobile users...
I´m trying to program the values for a different company but the phone keeps on searching signal but never finds it. I am outside the US and I am trying to make it work with a PCS company
Any advice? (I used the 9100 dll)
Well it took awhile, but I have found that method three works best for the newer versions of the phone, and now I'm FREEEEEEEEE!!!! AHAHAHAHA!!!!! Now THAT is what I call Freedom of service! Thank you so much for figuring all this out, you are the best person alive right now. I wish I had a paypal to donate with, but I don't even have a bank account, sad right? If it helps at all, I know a website that you could use to win stuff on, it's called swagbucks. That's the best I can give you in return =( Thank you thank you thank you!
hey man ,, i just got LG rumor touch wid virgin connection,, i m frm india so i want to unlock this mobile set been purchased frm USA,,so if you can help me out with this ,,i m ready to pay you the unlocking charges too.
I am not seeing any COM ports listed in either the Device Manager or LGDownload even with the phone plugged in. In fact, there isn't even a 'port' list in my Device Manager. :P Is there a work around available?
ok ive read the entire process here and im stuck. i got the vx9100 Dlls and the LG mobile support tool. it says google is your friend for getting LG Download pro 1.6 but every site i go to on google wants me to signup and pay a membership fee. other torrent sites have 0 seeds so its looking impossible to find the free download. can anyone tell me where they got to download it from fo free please. much appreciated everyone thanx
Has anybody had any luck getting this procedure to work on a Virgin Mobile LG Rumor2? I'm about to try (using the 999 MP3 file method). I'll post again with my success/failure story.
Francisco, Akash - CDMAgurus have guys that do that for a living lurking in the shadows, try there. If you're polite about it, someone will help you. ;)
Gingerman - Um.. If you aren't seeing the ports when you plug the phone in EITHER
1) Another program is grabbing the ports when you try to plug the phone in. Palm / Blackberry / Windows Mobile MAYBE?? Probly something YOU installed.
2) You don't have the drivers properly installed. Uninstall it, then try to re-download and install them again.
Nerd1 - It IS at the sites I mentioned, and GOogle has like 19 thousand results. Give this a try:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=q=lg+download+pro+1.6.0+downl
SidDown - Different methods are used for the Rumor 2. As I recall much simpler methods. Check CDMAgurus as well. :)
I never been available to run code ##PORT# on my LG rumor touch from sprint. I get and error of wrong code. Any idea?
Thanks very detailed instructions I unlocked my LG pretty quick and easy.
I can't seem to get the drivers to install correctly so that I can see the ports show up in device manager.
is there any other ways , i can't dowload the files .
i lost the cable from my phone to my computer ,
&; i tried , it gave my computer a virus ?
I did all the steps. went with rout 3. The LGDownload seems to freeze and then the phone reboot's What am I doing wrong?
Thanks! I successfully broke "free" (whatever that means) using the Media Player method described above.
Now, what did I actually break free of? I thought it would allow me to connect via USB like a normal device & also download the latest firmware that LG says is available for the phone, but I still have to do the Media Player method to get the PC to connect to the phone. Also, the LG Download sees an update, downloads it, but said it can't be installed due to some generic, poorly worded "fatal error".
So what can I now do that I couldn't before? What's unlocked?
just too complicated... go buy a 'real' phone for all that stuff!!
good,good
An excellent Article, very informative. I used the mp3 method since I already had a load of music in there. I did have trouble finding the LG9100.dll.msi file at CDMAgurus. The file there but the downloaded file is password protected and the holder doesn't seem very fond of noobs, something I very much am with phones. I was able to find the dll at http://vmtouch.freeforums.org/how-to-unlock-the-lg (Google is your friend) Now I'm going to lurk the forums and see what I can do with this new-found power.
If anyone wants to see what this process looks like, check out http://www.youtube.com/user/j3rk1982#p/u/3/ND9XX_TZtQU. He goes through it in the video. Very helpful
Thanks again
Mat - You should be able call to Sprint and tell them you want your unlock code. ##port# MAY not work on the Sprint phone, check around and see if you can find commands for the Sprint version.
Melsmeg - Try rebooting your computer after you've installed them. If anything COULD interfere with these drivers, I would expect some other mobile device first. Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Android, etc. Try uninstalling all of that sort of stuff, then installing these drivers.
Patito - There is a method use FTP over bluetooth.. I don't think that's going to help you with this though. Dig around at your local Wal-mart or Target or..? You should be able to find and use any DATA cable with the proper connections. If you find one that says it is for charging only, that will NOT work.
eXecute - Um.. are you using the correct driver?? Did you reboot your computer after you installed everything? It sounds like your phone is crashing. Maybe try one of the methods that doesn't time out your phone quite so badly.
magz - Complicated isn't the point. The point is Virgin Mobile took a phone with TONS of potential and crippled it. This lets you unlock it, then you can do all sorts of other cool stuff to un-cripple it. :)
EVERYBODY - Note that part of Cee64E's link is not blue? Cut and paste the link to see the correct 'How to' video. ;) Thanks for the link Cee64E, that should help some people.
Ok so I did cheat and set up my drivers, downloaded my files, set up my internet connection, recognized the modem and phone~then BAM I didnt know what to do when my computer was actually dialing my LG Rumor Touch...thats where I got without all the great help here! It wasnt as complicated as it seems as I didnt have to do half of these steps. Now I got whacked and have to fill my VOID of a brain lol and greatly appreciate the fill ins my brain didnt compile on its own. I think I did good though! I hope when I return the tethering will have begun! I will let you all know hopefully sooner than later=) thanks guys from a small Geek!
I tried doing it but apparently I got lost. So, I decided to just forget it! I'm confused.
This is just not workin' for me! Or maybe I just don't know what the hell I'm doing.
you or any one whos got this should make a vid tutorial showing exaclly how to make this work...
thanks
"magz - Complicated isn't the point. The point is Virgin Mobile took a phone with TONS of potential and crippled it. This lets you unlock it, then you can do all sorts of other cool stuff to un-cripple it. :)" LIKE WHAT?
I found a much easier way. Log in to vm's website and paste this URL in https://www1.virginmobileusa.com/myaccount/login.d
look in the "com.vmu.web2003.common.bean.AccountInfo" row, and it gives out the msl code (which is the same as my spc code)!
@Crogon
what can i do with an unlocked lg rumor touch?
@Ian, all I got was the standard login page...
@Cee64E
Sometimes Ian's way work, sometimes it doesnt, keep trying. Worked for me, thanks Ian I have no idea what i can do now that it is unlocked though :(
Please help, Im having a really hard time getting my SPC, I am able to follow all steps, but when I get to the part where pc reads the phone, It start to show all information in phone status, then I click on NV edit start, but I cant get the phone to reach 100%, allways gets stuck at 34% and then the phone restarts. I had to use the pdf and txt files method cuz mp3 and pdf map didnt work, and had to put not a hundred but a thousand pdfs to work. Have 2 rumor touch phones both with same problem.
what is step 3, i clicked on the link but it keeps bringing me right back to this page
what is step 3, i clicked on the link but it keeps bringing me right back to this page
nvm i got it
once o unlock the phone i can still use vm if i want to right, i just need to unlock the phone so i can add my vm top up card on their cause whoever i bought the phone from bought it from best buy or something and best buy locked the phone. So my question is after i unlock the phone i can still use the phone on Virgin mobile if i want to, Thanks!!
i forgot the password to my LG rumor touch.. i cant do this.. please help.
this shit is great it works perfect i had to try it 40 times!!!! but it worked(omg freedom!!!!)
Hmm... How would I use this to allow J2ME apps to access the internet (such as Snaptu)?
can i activate my phone again with virgin mobile after i unlock it
what do you need to extract?and were>
help me please,im stuckk;/
Hello,
I just got my Rumor touch flashed from Sprint to Metro PCS, do you if I can fix the browser to work with Metro PCS? Right now all i have is text and talk.
Thank you very much
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what does the above hack do?
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO it took me 5 hours, but i finally fot it!!!
I am on a windows PC and when I connect my phone to the usb cord while it times out using method 1 my pc ask to install new hardware and neither of the programs seem to be doing anything. Im a noob to this so I need help
NM i got it
Hey help me please. I locked my phone with a code and i dont remeber how i can unlocked my cell phone????
I need help. I don't see a GPS port in device manager because there isn't a bluetooth port on my pc. There are only COM and LPT ports. Can I still get this to work? I have tried installing five different LG drivers but the support tool and the download tool do not recognize my phone. I can connect my phone to my pc ok but not with the tools. I have an 8gb microSD and it doesn't have trouble reading big files. Can someone link me to a .rar with all the files that will time-out my phone? Or is there an easier way to get the spc? I have a v8 so I need to unlock my phone to replace the original apps (like tetris) with a third party app (like spore). Is there some sort of unlocking prevention on the v8? I haven't activated my phone yet because I want to know if I can get third party apps on it before I pay for it that way I can return the phone without losing money.
Okay I got CDMA and the download tool to read my phone. The problem is that it won't give me my SPC. It says that enabling DM mode failed. You mentioned to reset the password. Will it damage my phone if I do this? Should I wait until my phone is activated? I used the VX9900 dll and advice from "dkg---" to get it to work btw: http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1670973
I did it! I did it! Hurray! I reset the password with cdma, lg mode did not work but lg download worked when I selected VX9100 as the dll. I got the spc and I am quite satisfied. THANK YOU. Now to browse through the file system and see if bitpim will work ;) btw, time-out worked every single time I tried with the above method. It only took about 45 sec to read it so I suggest fast clicking for anyone else.
Hey, what is up guys So I have read everything on this page, but I am still wondering what you can actually do with the phone unlocked. I just want to know if all this work is even worth unlocking the phone. I am also curious if any of you have any earthly idea as to how to tether the phone. I would really appreciate any links or responses. Thanks for all the help and keep up the hard work.
Found best method above. Don't follow any other directions.
Log in to vm's website and paste this URL in https://www1.virginmobileusa.com/myaccount/login.d
look in the "com.vmu.web2003.common.bean.AccountInfo" row, and it gives out the msl code (which is the same as spc code)!
Enter in phone ##7678#
Then your msl/spc code.
Success!
I have better solution! For most CDMA handsets better program is "DFS Tool". www.cdmatool.com - here the new version. It has more functions than others. It will help you to solve many problems because it is professional tool. How to use you can read on their site or to see video on youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHLP-ZUqIbY
I've tried copying the text files and music files, and nothing is "freezing" my phone. Am I doing something wrong?
Serenity, I have version 8 of the firmware, and I was able to get this to work:
I had (have) approximately 450 mp3 files already on my memory card. The trick to getting the phone to "freeze" is to click on "All Songs" in the media player menu. Once you do, you'll notice the phone takes some time to 'load'.
During this loading time, the phone is essentially frozen, and it allows for the LGDownload tool to take information from your phone (because this doesn't last too long, you will need to unplug your phone, back out of "All Songs", go back into "All Songs", andplug your phone back in).
It took me 5~6 plug-unplug cycles to get the NVEdit button to 'un-gray'. Once you click it, you need to be fast and press OK. Then it should take care of the rest for you.
Also, once you have your phone unlocked, this is a good place to look for info on what to do.
http://cdmagurus.com/forum/showthread.php/3716-LG-
NOTE: when I used BitPim, I had to use the phone model "LG-VX9100 (enV 2)". I believe the COM port is the one listed as a serial port, not the modem.
I feel as if I'm better off just paying for ringtones, because boy does this look complicated... I doubt I have the patience for all this. But hey, I know I may be sounding rather lazy and stupid, but it's a great thing you've done. I hate virgin mobile for this, but I can't complain about the monthly costs. If I ever get the time to "JailBreak" my LG Rumor Touch, I'll be sure to use these instructions. I did read all the steps btw. But once I got to step 10, man that felt really overwhelming. You guys got something in yah, and It seems that something is paying off. Nice! :)
can anyone help me get to LG Download Pro? Despite Crogon's insistence it's on Google, it is not downloadable.; Links are either gone or send you to weird sites that require you to enter cc. Does anyone have it that can zip and email it to me? thx.
Nwtrev, cdmagurus should have a copy if you ask around. I;m sure there's probably a new version I don't know about yet too.
Uhm, I've done the process correctly and have gained my SPC code...
Should I look on CDMAgurus for how to access the filesystem or is there a hubpage for it?
so if after i get my unlock code and unlock the phone, does it mean i can browse the web, text, call all for free? with no charge?
it is not installing the drivers.. it keeps saying device unplugged
DS 20 months ago
Grogon,
GREAT work. How do you view the rumor touch file system? Thanks!