Below are instructions that work for most network providers.
How to Unlock LG (most models):
1:Insert not-allowed SIM card
2: Power on the handset- phone will display *quot;phone restricted*quot;
3:Select *quot;Cancel*quot; - phone will display *quot;phone restriction code*quot;
4:Enter the SIM unlock code
5:Select *quot;OK*quot; - the handset is now successfully unlocked
How to Unlock LG KG245 (Vodafone Australia)
1:Insert a Vodafone Australia working SIM card.
2: Ensure the phone is charged and then switch the phone on.
3: Optional Step: If the SIM card has a PIN, enter your PIN number
4:Wait for the phone to power up then enter 2945***7101**
5:Select Menu , then go to Settings *gt; Security *gt; SIM Lock *gt; Network
6:Select Deactivate and enter the 8-digit unlocking code provide for your handset.
7:The handset will be unlocked automatically and will display “Done”.
This will be confirmed if you can make and receive calls with the
Non-Vodafone Australia SIM card. (You will need reception and phone
credit with the different network provider)
How to Unlock LG KG800 or TG800 Chocolate:
1:With the phone in standby, enter 2945***7101**. This will activate the extra menu.
2:Go to: Settings*gt;Security*gt;SimLock*gt;Network
3:Select deactivate. Enter the unlock code,
How to Unlock LG C2000:
Insert non-Cingular SIM card
1: Power on the handset - phone will display *quot;phone restricted*quot;
2: Select *quot;Cancel*quot; - phone will display *quot;phone restriction code*quot;
3: Enter the SIM Unlock code
4: Select *quot;OK*quot; - the handset is now successfully unlocked
How to Enter Unlock Codes on LG F2250:
1:With allowed sim card in the start menu type: 2945***3311**.
2: Handset shows saved, then return to startup screen
3: Press Menu key, choose Settings *gt; Security *gt; Sim Lock*gt; Network eactivate, handset will now show 'Enter NCK'
4:Enter your unlock code and OK.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on LG U8150:
1: Switch ON your phone with a not allowed SIM card.
2: Compose: 277634*****.
3: Go to menu *quot;SIM Lock*quot;.
4:Enter the unlock code, which you can buy any online store .
How to Enter Unlock Codes on LG U8110:
1:With a not allowed sim card in your phone enter Pin code then validate, type: 277634*****
2:Select 'Sim Unlock' menu **
3:Enter NCK code then validate
Your phone is now unlocked.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on LG U8210:
1:With a not allowed sim card enter Pin code then validate, type: 277634*****
2:Shows test menu
3:Choose sim test menu and type: 2945*****, choose Sim Unlock menu
4:Handset shows 'Enter NCK'
5:Enter code, then hit OK.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on LG U81xx:
1:To bring up the unlock menu on the phone with a SIM card, type 2945***88110**
2:Enter the code
In case you need to reset the phone without a SIM card first, type 277634***** or 47328545454**.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on Cingular AT*amp;T LG CU500:
1: Insert non-Cingular SIM card.
2: Power on the handset. Phone will display *quot;Invalid SmartChip*quot;
3IF THE PHONE DOES NOT DISPLAY INVALID SMARTCHIP, PLEASE POWER OFF AND ON AGAIN)
4:In Idle screen, enter 159753*****. Phone will display *quot;Enter NCK, Remaining 5
5:Enter the 8 digit SIM unlock code, which you can buy any Oline phones.
6:Select *quot;OK*quot;. The handset is now successfully unlocked
How to Enter Unlock Codes on all other LG cell phones:
Switch ON your phone with an allowed SIM card
Then compose:
2945***5101** - (if you have a LG 510w)
1945***5101** - (if you have a LG 1200 *amp; B1200)
2945***5221** - (if you have a LG 5200 *amp; 52200)
2945***5301** - (if you have a LG 5300)
2945***5401** - (if you have a LG 5400)
2945***70001** - (if you have a LG 7020)
2945***7101** - (if you have a LG 7100)
2945***1201** or 2945***70001** - (if you have a LG 1100)
2945***70001** - (if you have a LG7250T)
2945***2201** - (if you have a LG C2200)
2945***5301** - (if you have a LG T5100)
2945***3311** - (if you have a LG C3310)
Go to *quot;Menu*quot; and then to *quot;Settings*quot;
Then select *quot;Security*quot;
To finish select *quot;Network Provider*quot; and select *quot;Deactivate*quot;
Enter the unlock code, which you can buy Online store unlock-cell-phones.
If your cell phone is not listed, please follow instructions for LG C2000 above
How to Enter Unlock Codes on all other LG U400 Shine (2 codes needed):
1:Insert the network SIM in the handset which works with the phone (from the locked carrier).
2:Enter 2945***88110**.
3:The phone will then prompt 'Unlock sim'. Press OK.
4:The phone will then prompt 'Network Unlock'. Press OK.
5:The phone will then prompt- 'Input Network Control Key'. Enter the 8
digit unlocking code. Press OK. If the unlocking code comes with only 7
digits, add a 0 in front of the 7 digit code. If the unlocking code
comes with only 6 digits, add 00 in front of the 6 digit code. If you
received a 16 digit code, enter it. The phone will have space for it.
6:It should give you the message: Success.
7:Come back to the main screen and Enter 2945***88110**.
8:The phone will then prompt unlock sim. Press OK.
9:The phone will then prompt Network Unlock/ Lock but if you scroll down
10 :you will see a message Enter SP Lock. Enter SP Code.
Then press OK.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on all other LG KE970 Shine:
1: Switch ON your phone with an allowed SIM card
2: Then compose: 2945***9701**
3: Press CALL.
4:I t should you ask you for the code.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on all other LG TU720 Shine:
1: Put in a non-allowed SIM, phone says invalid SIM card
2: Now enter ***865625** then enter your 16 digits code.
How to Unlock LG KG800 Chocolate Without a Code (not reliable):
1: Insert SIM from the network that it is locked to.
2: Turn on phone.
3: On home Screen, slide up phone.
4:Type 2945*****
5:ENG. Mode menu should appear.
6:Go Down to Factory Reset. Select it. May take a few minutes to reset!
7:This will reset the phone back to before the phone was locked to a network.
8:The phone will automatically restart (the network logo at start up will not change).
9:Now insert any SIM card and the phone should turn on normally
10:The phone is now unlocked and you can customize the setting as you like