Root [MetroPCS] Locked after factory restoring?

[Akab]

Hey all, I used the LG Support Tool to recover stock rom but now it says "service provider locked". I bought the phone unlocked (MetroPCS version). Will I have to buy an unlock code or something? Any help will be appreciated, thanks!

 

[JayzTwoDimes]

Does it do the same thing when you root it and install Xperion or another ROM?

 

[zimlokks]

Make sure you are using Metropcs sim card

 

[JayzTwoDimes]

Your phone must have come unlocked for metro PCS sim cards only. To carrier unlock the phone you'll either have to buy service with metropcs for 3 months and get the unlock code from them, or if you want freedom you can buy the specific unlock code for your device here for $12 http://www.ontimemobile.com/category/1893/LG_Optimus_F6.html. I have 2 friends with the same phone and it's never failed me. You're going to need to do this on a stock rom such as xperion or the stock lg rom. I've tried it on kitkat roms but it doesn't work for whatever reason.

When you get the unlock code:
1. Power phone on with accepted SIM card
2. Enter 2945#*500#
3. Unlock menu will appear
4. Enter the code NCK code for network lock or SPCK code for service provider if service provider is locked
5. Press ok

 

[The-Truth]

You also need a diffent carrier sim card to unlock it with before you put youre metroPCS simcard back in. And yes the $12 unlock code is worth it, I was screwed over once by a cheaper scam. The LG codes have worked on 3 of my phones so far, there no scam its worth it.

 

[JayzTwoDimes]

You also need a diffent carrier sim card to unlock it with before you put youre metroPCS simcard back in. And yes the $12 unlock code is worth it, I was screwed over once by a cheaper scam. The LG codes have worked on 3 of my phones so far, there no scam its worth it.

I've done it with a metro pcs sim card in the phone, just to prove that it's doable.

 

[The-Truth]

Hmmm if it works it works I've never tried since I happened to have had that random carriers sim card lyin around that fit my phone. A bro you have a link to any info on running init.d scripts? I apologize for any intrusion, I'm running the Xperion ROM &, freedom kernel if the info helps, I see you have ran this same setup is all.

 

[The-Truth]

Just a different sim all together must be all it takes. Metro,Verizon,Boost whoever.Well alright then, buy ya if you have any info on the init.d scripts I've found all the files that I flashed off XDA's site, Juuuuuuust not sure what to do with em. I hear I can run a script to help save battery and whatnot.