[Tutorial] How to use FuriousGold to network or sim unlock LG Android
[Tutorial] How to use FuriousGold to network or sim unlock LG Android
24-11-2021, 07:22 AM
This guide will explain how to network or sim unlock LG Android devices using the FuriousGold dongle/box.
Requirements
- Setup furious gold dongle / box
- Download and install LG drivers
- Download the DLL that'll work for your model (might come as .msi or .dll). You can check this list
Steps to network or sim unlock LG smartphones using FuriousGold
Follow the steps below to use the Furious Gold box or dongle to sim or network unlock LG Android devices
See the video below or @ https://youtu.be/yXBjL2An-EM
- Confirm your smartphone says Network Locked
![[Image: network-locked-lg.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2024/02/network-locked-lg.jpg)
- Download, unzip and launch OTSmart Tool
![[Image: How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim...roid-1.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2024/02/How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim-unlock-LG-Android-1.jpg)
- Wait till the OTSmart tool dashboard opens
![[Image: How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim...roid-2.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2024/02/How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim-unlock-LG-Android-2.jpg)
- Seach for your model name
![[Image: How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim...roid-3.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2024/02/How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim-unlock-LG-Android-3.jpg)
- Tick Remove SIM_LOCK then click Connect
![[Image: How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim...roid-4.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2024/02/How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim-unlock-LG-Android-4.jpg)
- Once you see the message, connect the device in Download Mode
![[Image: How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim...roid-5.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2024/02/How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim-unlock-LG-Android-5.jpg)
- OTSmart should display the device's details
![[Image: How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim...roid-6.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2024/02/How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim-unlock-LG-Android-6.jpg)
- Once prompted for direct unlock, click Yes (especially if you've exhausted unlock attempts or aren't getting a prompt on the phone to input the network unlock code)
![[Image: How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim...roid-7.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2024/02/How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim-unlock-LG-Android-7.jpg)
- You should see "Phone unlocked" once done
![[Image: How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim...roid-8.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2024/02/How-to-use-FuriousGold-to-network-or-sim-unlock-LG-Android-8.jpg)
Ensure to check the list of supported devices on the Furious Gold website to confirm that your model is supported
This post was last modified: 08-02-2024, 12:18 AM by hovatek.
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