[Quast3]

I bought a phone form ebay seller and I found it locked for using outside US. I hear, if I root it the network will accept any SIM card. Is that correct? If yes, what Software/program I can use to root it?

[belodion]

Welcome.

Where did you hear that? Rooting does not remove a carrier lock, if that’s what you mean.

[mustang7757]

Hi, welcome to AC!
Can you return the device?

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! It sounds like you're asking if you can change the network bands the phone supports so that it will work on your network. The answer is no -- that's baked into the hardware.

[Quast3]

Welcome.

Where did you hear that? Rooting does not remove a carrier lock, if that’s what you mean.

From Youtube.

Hi, welcome to AC!
Can you return the device?

No, I can't. I sent it outside US.

Welcome to Android Central! It sounds like you're asking if you can change the network bands the phone supports so that it will work on your network. The answer is no -- that's baked into the hardware.

But when I install my SIM card and make a call it takes around 1 minute to ring.
Here is the one I bought the phone from him.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/402677697148?ul_noapp=true
I read it's Unlocked ?

[B. Diddy]

From what I can tell, the KM500MM is the Metro by T-Mobile variant: https://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg...-tmobile-k51./ Even if it's unlocked, you'd have to make sure it supports the bands that your current carrier uses. If it only supports one or two of the bands, your reception might not be great.

When you insert your SIM, does it actually show the proper carrier?

[Quast3]

When you insert your SIM, does it actually show the proper carrier?

If you mean, my network company "Ooredoo", Yes.

[B. Diddy]

Which carrier is your SIM from?

[belodion]

Yes, it says unlocked and international but I've read conflicting answers about exactly what that means. It also says returns not accepted, then says that there is a 15% restocking fee for returns. It advises buyers to check first with their carrier: did you?

[Quast3]

Which carrier is your SIM from?

My SIM card is "Ooredoo".
The one came with the phone is "Metro". This SIM I don't know anything about it.

It advises buyers to check first with their carrier: did you?

No. Because it's the first time i facing this problem. Usually, I buy and use.

[B. Diddy]

Ooredoo uses 4G bands 3, 7, and 20. If you look at the supported bands in this spec sheet (https://www.lg.com/us/support/produc...20Sheet_R7.pdf), you'll see that those fall under the "Roaming Bands" section. I'm actually not sure what that means, but it does suggest that these are not the primary bands that the phone uses, and therefore might lead to reception issues.

[mustang7757]

From Youtube.


No, I can't. I sent it outside US.


But when I install my SIM card and make a call it takes around 1 minute to ring.
Here is the one I bought the phone from him.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/402677697148?ul_noapp=true
I read it's Unlocked ?

Does it populate a APN?
Maybe take to service provider have them check all those settings?

[Quast3]

Ooredoo uses 4G bands 3, 7, and 20. If you look at the supported bands in this spec sheet (https://www.lg.com/us/support/produc...20Sheet_R7.pdf), you'll see that those fall under the "Roaming Bands" section. I'm actually not sure what that means, but it does suggest that these are not the primary bands that the phone uses, and therefore might lead to reception issues.

So, you want me to my phone to the Ooredoo workshop?

Does it populate a APN?
Maybe take to service provider have them check all those settings?

I saw APN option. But I don't know what is?
OK. I will take it to any Ooredoo workshop to test it.

Thank you so much guys.

[mustang7757]

So, you want me to my phone to the Ooredoo workshop?


I saw APN option. But I don't know what is?
OK. I will take it to any Ooredoo workshop to test it.

Thank you so much guys.

Ok let us know how u made out !