This wikiHow teaches you how to unlock an LG phone. If you forget your screen password, you'll be forced to do a factory reset which will erase all data if you didn't back it up beforehand. If you're traveling or using another cellular carrier, you'll need to unlock your phone so it can be used on another cellular network. Cellular carriers can unlock SIMs on phones and are usually free of charge. But your account must be registered and the phone meets the requirements. You can also unlock the SIM using a paid third-party service.
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Method 1 of 3: Performing a Factory Reset
Step 1. Turn off the phone
Press and hold the Power button on the right side of the phone to open the menu. Then, tap the power off button, then OK.
Step 2. Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons (turn down the volume)
When the phone's power is off, press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons together until the LG logo appears. The Volume Down button is on the left side of the phone.
Step 3. Release the lock when you see the LG logo
when the LG logo appears, release the lock.
Step 4. Press and hold the Power button again
As soon as you release the Power and Volume Down buttons when the LG logo appears, press the power button again until you see the factory reset screen.
Step 5. Release the Power button
When the factory reset screen appears, release the Power button.
Step 6. Press the Power button to continue
The Power button will continue the factory reset process. Press Volume Up or Volume Down button to cancel.
A factory reset will allow you to get back to your phone, but it will also erase all data on your phone. This data includes photos, videos, music, apps, browser labels, browser history, app data, contacts, and anything else that hasn't been backed up. You should back up your phone data regularly,
Step 7. Press the Power button again
This action confirms the factory reset of the phone. Press Volume Up or Volume Down to cancel the factory reset process
Method 2 of 3: Unlocking SIM via Mobile Carrier
Step 1. Open the phone app
Make sure the original SIM is installed in the phone. You won't be able to access your phone using a SIM from another carrier until the phone lock is unlocked.
Step 2. Select the keyboard keys
This key has 10 dots in the shape of the keyboard in the phone.
Step 3. Dial *#06#
The phone's 15-digit IMEI number will appear. You need it when you contact customer service.
Step 4. Contact customer service
You need to contact the service of the mobile operator that the phone is using. Say you are planning to sell your phone, or are going on a trip abroad. Be prepared to provide your name, mobile number, email address, and IMEI number. Customer service will send you an unlock code and instructions for use by email. Follow these instructions carefully. This code can only be used once.
Cellular carrier services will usually provide an unlock code for free. However, some mobile operators have specific requirements that must be met before they can provide an unlock code. Your mobile operator may refuse to provide you with an unlock code
Step 5. Check email
It may take 3 business days for the code to arrive in your inbox. Follow the instructions in this email carefully. The unlock code can only be used once.
Step 6. Turn off the phone
Always turn off the phone before removing the SIM.
Step 7. Change SIM
Remove the old SIM from the phone and replace it with a new sim. Read the instructions to find out where the SIM card is in your phone.
Step 8. Turn on the phone power
If the SIM card is already installed, you can turn on the phone again.
Step 9. Enter the phone unlock code
Once the unlock code is received, the phone can now be used with any mobile carrier or SIM card.
Method 3 of 3: Unlocking SIM Card Through Third Party Services
Step 1. Open the phone app
This app has phone images. Make sure the original SIM is installed in the phone. You cannot use another carrier's SIM until the phone lock is unlocked.
Step 2. Select the keyboard keys
This button is in the form of 10 dots in the form of a cellphone keyboard.
Step 3. Dial *#06#
This number will display the IMEI number. Write down this number because you will need it later.
Step 4. Go to https://www.unlockriver.com/ in a web browser
You can use any browser on various devices.
Step 5. Fill in the form
Use the drop-down menu to select the following information:
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Select a mobile operator.
Enter the name of the mobile carrier in the drop-down menu labeled "Carrier". A list of mobile operators will be displayed at the bottom of this page
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Select "LG".
Use the dropdown menu labeled Manufacturer " to select "LG".
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Select the phone model.
Use the drop-down menu labeled "Model" to select a phone model. You can find your phone model by reading the manual or tapping the "About" menu in the Settings menu on your phone.
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Enter the IMEI number.
Use the box labeled "IMEI (15 digits)" to type in your phone's IMEI number.
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Type in an email address.
Enter an email address that you use regularly. This email will receive an unlock code.
Step 6. Click Unlock
It's a purple button at the bottom of the form.
Step 7. Choose a payment method
You can pay using a debit or credit card, PayPal, or PayPal.
Step 8. Enter the order
Click Submit to enter the order.
Step 9. Check email
It takes three business days for the unlock code to arrive in your email. Follow the instructions in the email carefully. This unlock code can only be used once.
Step 10. Turn off the phone
You should always turn off your phone before removing the SIM.
Step 11. Change SIM
remove the old SIM from the phone and replace it with a new SIM. Refer to the user manual for the location of the SIM card for your phone model.
Step 12. Turn the phone back on
If the SIM card is already installed, please turn on the phone again.
Step 13. Enter the unlock code
Once the lock code is received, you can use your phone overseas using any mobile carrier.
