“Not Registered on Network” is an error that hinders you to make phone calls or any other network related phone functions and it is commonly experienced with Samsung Galaxy line of smart devices. This error is caused by 3 major reasons:
Your phone is not detecting or recognizing your SIM card.
Nonetheless, we figured a way around this issue and here are 4 clever ways to get it solved.
1. Remove and Insert SIM
It’s better to start with the physical connections first when troubleshooting your phone, so don’t skip this part! Your phone’s sim card slot must be getting loose so, try to remove and insert your SIM card again because that might just solve this trifling issue.
Turn OFF your phone by holding both the Power Button and Home together.
While the phone is off, wait for 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes remove the battery and the sim card from the phone.
Press the Power button and the Home button together 10 consecutive times.
Next, hold the power and home key for 1-3 minutes.
Now insert your SIM card and battery.
Turn ON your phone.
With your phone on, remove then re-insert your SIM card 5 times.
If you think the SIM card slot is too loose for you to fit in a paper, etc you can try, just make sure you don’t break it.
2. Manually Selecting Network Provider
If you just had your cell phone network unlocked, your new network provider probably has not detected your IMEI on their network, so you have to manually choose or set it up on your phone’s settings. On other phones, it is labeled APN (Access Point Name) and you can choose to search or manually enter your network’s name.
Go to Settings.
Then go to Wireless and Networks.
Tap Mobile Networks (If not found then tap first ‘More settings’).
Now tap Network Operators.
After you have completed searching select your Network Operator.
3. Update Software
Sometimes software bugs cause network issues and a simple software update gets the job done. Just make sure you are connected to a strong and reliable WIFI connection. Also, make sure your phone has enough battery to do the update, it’s advisable to have it 100% charged for the software update, as this sometimes eat up all of your battery’s power.
Get your phone Up and Running. Charged and ready.
Place your SIM Card In Phone.
Navigate to Settings of your Phone.
Scroll down to the extreme bottom.
Select Software Update.
Wait for the cell phone to reboot and complete update.
Rooting a device is like getting an access to your phone’s operating system code, hence the word “root.” Now, for sure they don’t want you to play with this thing so, we do not really encourage doing this unless you’ve no choice, but if you’re already out of warranty, you can do it anyway.
Root your mobile device.
Download from Google Play and install “Busy Box” on your device.
Download this “Ariza patch” and install it on your mobile device.
Now, open the app from the app drawer.
Just click on the button saying “PATCH” and it’s done.
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A travel platform like Klook for the perfect destinations and activities.
A travel planner like Google Trips for an organized itinerary.
A hotel booking app like Hotels.com for the best hotel deals.
A flight booking app like Hopper for the best plane ticket deals.
An accurate international weather forecast app like Accuweather.
The “unlock my phone“ tip is the most important advice you will need when traveling abroad. Mainly because it makes communicating with your loved ones easier and cheaper. However, if you are done with that and is still having trouble getting your way through different places as you travel abroad, there may be essential smartphone apps that you have been missing for a while now.
Truth be told that there’s a lot of travel apps that you can find in the app store. However, the plethora of options can be tricky for actual use. Hence, here are 5 ideal apps that are useful and proven effective in making the best out of your next travel abroad.
Klook is a growing travel platform that offers travelers the best deals, activities, and attractions that one can book in the simplest way possible. You just need to type in the place in their website’s search bar – whether that’s Hong Kong, Singapore, or South Korea – and they will immediately turn you over into a page full of all suggestions on how you can enjoy the trip wherever you plan to go. Aside from that, they also have a sidebar which lets you browse base on categories that include the following:
Attractions and shows
Tours and sightseeing
Activities and experiences
Food and wellness
Transport services
Wi-Fi connection
These categories are also divided into more specific activities so it isn’t hard to get the right deals.
What more should you look for? With Klook, you will never waste a single penny on your next travel abroad!
If you are a fan of Google products, you will definitely love their travel app named Google Trips. With its aim to create a to-go itinerary for its users that effectively helps them to plan less and see more of their dream destinations, there’s nothing to worry about traveling anymore. You can freely organize your plane tickets and hotel reservations in one place, research the place you are traveling to, and even get free personalized recommendations based on your Google search history. Who would’ve thought traveling could be this easy?
No worries! You don’t need Wi-Fi or data to access your itinerary and your maps. You can download them all to your phone and access them offline. Need we say more?
Hotels.com is one of the most convenient hotel booking app at the app store. It offers users great hotel deals plus all the information you need to book. More so, whether you are using your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, you can easily access the app and site to get the best deals for your next big travel abroad. Furthermore, it also has customer-focus features such as Secret Prices that allows you to get the best, budget-wise hotel deals of all time and Hotels.com Rewards which offers free nights on particular conditions! Who wouldn’t want that?
Hopper is a flight booking app that offers great deals. It guides its customers on when is the best time to buy plane tickets. No regrets, you will definitely score the best deals yet for your next travel destination.
The weather is a significant consideration when traveling, as it can either make or break your travel itinerary. With Accuweather by your side, you will never go wrong with your plans. It gives the most up-to-date weather forecasts – from long-term to at-the-moment type of forecasts on your exact address. A great way to find out whether to bring an umbrella or a sunblock cream, right?
Key Takeaway
Going to a place that’s not familiar to you can be tricky. Though it may be an exciting adventure, hence, it could also be a recipe for a disaster waiting to happen without the right tools. With these apps, you will be able to plan better, organize your destinations, and even get the best deals to further maximize your budget. After all, who wouldn’t want something great for a lesser cost?
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These are just a few of the most common questions about iPhone unlock that had confused people since time immemorial. So, we are going to answer that right here, right now. Let me start off by telling you about unlocking an iPhone:
The Splendid Truth: There is no need to Enter an “Unlock Code” on ALL Apple devices, all the process is done via iTunes after you receive a confirmation from us about your *order for a Permanent Factory Unlock.
Install the latest version of iTunes on your computer.
Make sure your iPhone is updated with the latest version of iOS.
Switch ON your iPhone with a SIM Card from a non-compatible network.
Connect your iPhone to your computer using the Original USB Cable.
Launch iTunes and wait until iTunes detect your iPhone.
Now disconnect your iPhone and reconnect it after 10 seconds.
And voila! Your iPhone is now Unlocked!
In the unlikely event that your iPhone failed to unlock, please restore your device following the official guideline from Apple – Click Here!
If you happen to have a second-hand device, make sure the previous owner has turned off the *Find My iPhone* feature on it and erased all contents and settings.
Of course, unlocking your iPhone should be that easy given you know (and is sure about) all the necessary information needed. However, if you purchased your iPhone through an e-commerce site and can’t get ahold of the original owner, we normally run an Apple GSX Check to get all these information. This, and more we will discuss at a more in-depth level later (you can jump to this explanation).
But as promised, let’s discuss your iPhone unlock options further.
Option #1: Carrier
If you had your iPhone from your carrier through a postpaid plan, they’re not likely to let you go just as easily. If you are still in a contract (usually 2 years), chances are, you have to pay the remaining device balance and the unlock processing fee. I know, I know, that’s outrageous, but for now, that’s how things are.
Ok so now, you are probably thinking about device balance, “I thought the phone was for free if I’m on a plan?” Well, not so fast.
If you had your iPhone through a plan, it means your phone is subsidized and a part of your price plan is meant to pay off the device for 24 months. Wonder why out of contract plans are way lower? That should answer it.
Moreso, even if you have purchased your iPhone outright from a carrier, there’s still a possibility that it is locked with them. And that means you must have been better off buying it straight from Apple. The same rule goes for almost every smartphone brand.
Even if you purchased your device outright, you still have to pay for unlocking processing fee which cost varies per carrier in most cases. Good thing, we have option 2!
Option # 2: Us!
As you might have already seen in the earlier part, it is really so easy to get your iPhone unlocked. However, as I have already mentioned, you have to be able to provide important information about your iPhone so we can do it successfully.
You only need three vital information about your iPhone:
✔ It’s locked- to Carrier ✔ Network Unlock Status ✔ Next Tether Activation Policy
If you are unsure about your iPhone’s original carrier, you have the option to take advantage of our veritable Apple GSX Check service. This is an exclusive offer to all iPhone users who wish to unlock their iPhones.
Although there are free online sources that can give you some information about your iPhone, they’re likely limited and can’t give you all the necessary data needed in order to get your iPhone permanently unlocked.
Also, if you have purchased your iPhone from e-commerce sites for a seriously low price, you should know if it’s blacklisted or not. There’s no way you can use a phone that is listed in your country’s blacklist database. We will tell you more about blacklisted phones here.
So, what is an Apple GSX Check? And why should you go for it?
All About Apple GSX Check
If this isn’t your first time researching about how to unlock an iPhone, you have probably seen how an Apple GSX Check Report looks like, but you just didn’t know that it is what it is. But forget about all of them because they are totally unlike what we offer. (trying not to sound pitchy!)
We get our GSX Check report straight from an official Apple Database and we interpret the data for you because it’s totally filled with jargons only Apple employees understand. Unless of course, if you insist you want to read it yourself, but you’ve got to spend more time surfing the net trying to understand a trifling detail.
Ok, so how does it look like?
Here’s an example of one of our GSX Check Report:
“Serial Number: DNRP6JLKG5MF Initial Activation Policy ID: 2023 MEID: Activation Policy Description: US Verizon LTE Unlocked Policy IMEI: 358372067877309 Applied Activation Policy ID: 2023 Part Description: iPhone 6 Applied Activation Policy Description: US Verizon LTE Unlocked Policy Product Version: 9.2.1 Next Tether Policy ID: 2023 Last Restore Date: Next Tether Activation Policy Description: US Verizon LTE Unlocked Policy Bluetooth MAC Address: First Unbrick Date: 14/03/15 Last Unbrick Date: Unbricked: Unlocked: true Unlock Date: 24/02/16”
I know, that’s an overwhelming amount of data (and it varies most of the time) but it contains all the information you need to get your iPhone permanently unlocked. So, let me break it down for ya.
If you see:
“Unlocked: true” = Phone is already UNLOCKED
“Unlocked: false”= Phone is NOT UNLOCKED
From the data above, we can conclude that the iPhone 6 from USA Verizon LTE is already UNLOCKED.
Now, if you have “Unlocked: False”, you have to follow up on the “Next Tether Activation Policy” section. The “policy” of an iPhone determines what happens to the iPhone the next time it is “Restored” with iTunes. So if it says “Unlocked: False” A phone can be “Locked” according to a Simlock State on GSX Check report, but “Unlockable” as soon as the customer Restore his iPhone according to the Next Tether Policy of the GSX Check report. (Official Guide to restore and apply new policy: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201252)
These are other possible results:
Next Tether Activation Policy: Multi Mode Unlock = Phone is Unlocked Next Tether Activation Policy: Network Name + Unlocked Policy = Phone is Unlocked Next Tether Activation Policy: Network Name = Phone is Locked or will Relock after restoring
We usually conduct an Apple GSX Check before we proceed on unlocking an iPhone because we want to know more about its history and for us to be able to set proper expectations.
Moreover, there are also other qualifying factors for us to be able to permanently unlock an iPhone and it varies on each carrier. One example would be if it’s still under a contract with a carrier or not; that’s one factor that makes the prices vary and you can look it up here.
Note that prior to paying for any unlocking service, you should make sure that the FMI feature (Find My iPhone) is not enabled. It will be impossible to hard reset the iPhone, and for us to be able to apply the new unlock “policy” with iTunes you’ll need to have the iCloud account access like the password and username.
So, if you purchase your iPhone online, make sure that you have the iCloud access or that the previous owner already erased all the settings before they hand it over to you.
Now, before you go and rant on social media about how bad your e-commerce seller was, let’s explore some much-needed information for your iPhone unlock research.
Factory Unlocked vs Network Unlocked
So, what is really the difference between Factory Unlocked and Network Unlocked?
A lot of people sometimes interchange the terms as if they are the same, but there’s obviously a big difference between these terms and how they apply to a more practical aspect when it comes to unlocking your iPhone.
I guess the picture says it all. Nonetheless, let me tell you.
A factory unlocked iPhone is a phone that is unlocked by the OEM or the Original Equipment Manufacturer, meaning to say, you got it straight from Apple and it doesn’t have any installed software that ties it to a certain carrier. Technically speaking, you bought it already unlocked.
A network unlocked iPhone, on the other hand, is a phone that was once tied to a carrier and was unlocked by them or by a third party service provider so that the iPhone can be used with a different carrier or network.
Do note that a network unlocked iPhone, however, can relock again when it is restored to iTunes depending on its Next Tether Activation Policy. Again, we will be able to see this “Policy” in an Apple GSX Check report. This is the reason why we encourage all of our customers to run a GSX Check first before proceeding on unlocking their iPhones.
6 Things You Should Remember When Getting A Third Party Unlock Service For Your iPhone:
1. Never fall for any free unlock via software download.
As mentioned earlier, iPhones don’t need any unlock codes to become permanently locked and neither need any software. Don’t fall for anyone who asks you to download and install a software or app on your iPhone to get it unlocked because they’re likely only concerned about the important information they can get out of your phone.
Even if they say it’s for free, don’t do it.
2. Be fully informed about ALL existing service and privacy policies.
All the existing privacy and service policies of the company should be properly disclosed and documented. They should use SSL and have secure checkout or payment pages that ensure all the data, including your card information, remains private.
3. Have a truthful and legitimate “About Us” pages and give true reviews and testimonials.
The web is one big happy and free place for fraudsters to play around, and one way to make sure that a service provider is real is to research more about them in any reliable and long-term product and services review sites and read legitimate testimonials from their previous customers.
4. Provide Invoice When Requested and have secure checkout payment.
Invoice or receipt of payment is pretty explanatory but that’s one of the things people take for granted when extremely hyped up or in a hurry.
5. Work with carriers or legitimate vendors.
You can easily ask this information from any customer service representative on chat or over the phone, don’t let it slip.
6. Will issue refund when unable to deliver.
A refund should be given to you if they didn’t solve your issue, given of course, that you disclosed all or has gone through the processes that give your service provider all the necessary information.
In the unlikely event that we can’t deliver, we will issue you a refund. That’s one thing we always assure our customers. When the claim is proven true by our vendors or by you, we’ll issue you a refund right away.
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It is indeed true that there is a wide array of stylus-equipped smartphones that you can spot on the market nowadays. However, the impressive LG stylus phablet can rather be tempting with its affordable price. It has just the right amount of tools and features that one would need for a stylus phablet – not to mention its impressively widescreen that enables the user to comfortably write or doodle on it. However, what’s truly remarkable about the unit are these specs that are too good to be true for the LG G Stylo:
Design and Display
Having been released in May 2015, the LG G Stylo (also dubbed as the LG G4 Stylus) has a 5.7-inch full screen equipped with IPS display screen and is capable of 1,280 by 720-pixel resolution. Lauded by tech savvies, the phone’s brightness capacity is great for both indoor and outdoor use especially when viewing videos and photos. Furthermore, the IPS LCD touchscreen’s responsiveness is remarkable – no need to double tap to access a particular app or feature.
With regards to its design, the smartphone’s comparatively large for a one-hand use, even measuring up to 6.1 by 3.1 by 0.38 inches overall and weighs for about 5.85 ounces. Though the intentional arched back eventually helps the user for a good grip.
Moreover, it also has the right placement of controls and details. These include the 3.55mm headphone jack and the stylus at the top of the device, the micro-USB charging port at the bottom, the power button at the back along with the volume rocker and the main camera lens, the laser-guided focus and flash just above the control buttons, and a small portion for the audio speaker below. There’s also an allocated slot for prying off the rear panel for accessing the battery and the Micro SD slot.
It’s hard not to notice but the removable rear cover and the control buttons are all made of lightweight matte plastic material encompassed with running dashed lines – making the phone look grander despite the material used.
Camera
Moving on with the camera’s specs, the LG G Stylo is also equipped with the brand’s high-end laser-guided focus aside from the 8MP rear and the 5MP front camera. This allows the lens to capture great photos in a decent shutter speed.
Its video quality is also a sight to see, as the device picks up audio and moving objects effectively. It does not also lag in between shooting, hence, it can be a great buy for those who love shooting videos and capturing great photos outdoors.
Connectivity and Performance
With regards to the call quality, the connection is truly consistent in allowing the users to communicate effectively. In addition, it is also capable of 4G LTE data speed for great internet surfing experience.
Other connectivity protocols include Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.1, A-GPS, and the NFC. These connectivity protocols allow the device to share and connect with other devices in a quick and easy manner.
Processor and Battery
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-Core processor clocked at 1.2GHz coupled with a 2GB of RAM, it is safe to say that the unit is powerful enough to process tasks smoothly – avoiding lags and app crashes to disrupt your routine.
Going further, it also has a 3,000mAh battery capacity that allows the device running for 24 hours.
Software and Memory
The LG G Stylo runs on a 5.1 Lollipop Android version, which makes it acquire the impressive features of the said operating system’s version.
It is also equipped with a 16GB of internal storage, a good amount of memory space for storing high-quality photos, videos, music, and apps. This can also be expanded with the Micro SD slot which supports up to 32GB of additional storage.
What’s New with LG G Stylo
The LG G Stylo is definitely a budget-wise stylus phablet. As aside from the full and wide 5.7-inch IPS LCD display, it’s also equipped with the laser-guided auto-focus feature that the brand’s high-end smartphone units have. It also allowed a great amount of storage for multimedia storage plus, the 2GB of RAM for a smooth multitasking.
However, the highlight of this unit’s specs is its stylus pen. Basically, the pen measures about 4 inches and has a cute-looking soft, rubber tip. It is thin enough to hold and allows a good grip for comfortable writing. It can be used to mark, type, doodle, draw, write, cut, copy and paste – whatever you wish to do. It is also efficient for swiping, dragging, and trapping onto the screen.
Of course, the stylus pen also comes with the exclusive LG feature – QuickMemo. This allows users to jot down and annotate notes directly on the screen.
Unlock Your LG G Stylo with UnlockBase
If you would want to further enjoy the best out of your LG G Stylo, you can contact UnlockBase for its unlocking service. We will help you make switching SIM networks possible for a faster and more stable internet connection.
Moreover, there’s no need to worry about manual codes as the service uses the Device Unlock APP for a convenient request-and-apply processing of your phone. It also has a huge database of varying phone brands and models that it can provide service to.
If you need further details about the service, please feel free to contact UnlockBase. We’ll be more than glad to attend to your inquiries.
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Having your T-Mobile device unlocked wouldn’t breach your security. However, it is still important to keep your phone’s behavior tracked in order to avoid unwanted circumstances. Furthermore, keeping up with unfamiliar pop-ups and a slow processing of apps can be very annoying.
What can you do?
If you are not that tech savvy, awareness is definitely the best option you can go for. You can always ask an expert to help you out after you diagnosed your own device. Thus, without further ado, here’s a list of the major red flags of a hacked phone. Beware!
1. Your phone takes up too much data
Some instances of hacking can cause your phone to eat up data faster than the usual. This may be because that particular data is being used to send spam from your phone. More so, this particular type of malware may cause your device’s battery to drain faster than the usual.
Moving forward, the data it steals from your phone is being obtained by the hacker over the Internet.
2. Your phone is encountering frequent lags and becomes sluggish
While it could be a hardware issue that causes your phone to perform sluggishly upon every command, it can also be a malware issue. This may be due to the reason that your phone has obtained a virus infected app, given that it was not directly downloaded from the play store. However, for iOS phones, this may not be the issue. This may be because iOS phones have relatively highly secured operating systems than Android phones.
3. You are receiving unusual charges on your credit card
Today, the most important information can be easily accessed through your phone because of mobile processing of transactions. For one, you may receive unusual charges on your credit card which you know well you did not purchase. This may be a malware downloaded from a fake store that is designed for smartphone hacking. This very issue, among others, should be given appropriate action to avoid further inconvenience.
4. You have new apps installed on your phone that you did not install
One of the few annoying indication that your phone has been hacked is the installation of apps that you know you did not install. Worse, it is a really bad app that does not want to be uninstalled. It will remain re-appearing unless you get rid of the malware that has infected your phone’s operating system.
5. Your phone is trying to access “bad/dangerous” sites
If your phone is hacked, it may try accessing bad or dangerous sites that may harm your system. This may further lead to a damaged, or worse, a dead phone.
Key Takeaway
So what do you do? While some indications may not really harm your phone, it can when left unrepaired. Thus, it is only significant to pay attention to such issues in order to fix a hacked phone and avoid further data leaks that may affect your personal properties such as your bank account. You can scan your phone with an anti-malware app and remove the apps that the malware has installed. You may also restore factory settings in order to wipe off the malware entirely and reinstall your apps after doing so.
However, should the indications continue to appear after fixing it, consult an expert for help.
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The Magic Slot is a design innovation by LG in its first attempt to make modular phones.
The Magic Slot
If there’s anything more interesting with LG G5, it’s the Magic Slot. The magic slot contains the battery, sim card and the microSD card slots giving easier access to the user’s most important convertible accessories.
The Magic Slot is the removable bottom of the phone that allows the users to replace the battery with one easy click of the button at the lower right-hand side of the phone. It’s also the same slot used for switching between G5’s modular accessories.
Despite the fact that most manufacturers are now moving towards non-removable back covers and batteries, LG G5 matched it with a full blast metallic casing but of removable battery. Quite the genius.
Physical Changes
If you are an avid LG user, the LG G5 is probably going to feel strange for you. Gone are the volume keys at the back that your finger worked so hard to get used to, because the volume buttons are now on the left-hand side, conforming to the physical design of other smartphones.
LG did a good job at making the home screen really clean and minimalistic, however, they’d gone extremely far to eliminate the app drawer that really confuses LG and even long-time Android users.
With the app drawer gone, the phone’s interface looks more like that of an iPhone more than an Android. People think that LG is probably risking its features to make it appeal to iPhone users who are tempted to switch to or try Android for economical reasons.
Battery Life And Charging
It’s good that LG G5 now has a USB Type C port for charging that conforms to the standard of other Android and smart devices worldwide. This is good news compared to other LG flagship devices which only works with LG provisioned chargers.
Also, the easy battery switch makes it easier for users to seamlessly use their phones when traveling, gaming or surfing minus the usual hassle of charging while being on their phones. An extra battery is added upon purchase.
Since LG G5 has Quick charge 3.0 Support, users can now have at least 80% battery in just 30 minutes of charging which is equally competitive to other new smartphone models.
Metal Case
The metal casing is the first of all the LG family’s G Series to ultimately resolve overheating issues from the preceding model.
LG G5’s metallic cover isn’t technically metal on your fingertips. It has gone through multistage processes that keep your hands from stinking rust.
In addition, the metal casing ironically has a smoother finish compared to LG G4 which is somehow rough to the hands. Despite being all-metal, LG G5 is lightweight and is ergonomically made for mobile user experience.
Modular Mechanism
The LG G5 features a modular mechanism that allows other accessories (LG calls them *Friends), to improve the phone’s features like its camera, audio, and battery. Although LG G5 isn’t the only modular phone available in the market, it offers a wide array of modular accessories that’s exciting to use for LG fans.
The LG G5 has 14 different Friends but not all of them are available to the US, EU, and other countries. If you are interested with an LG G5 Friend (accessory), be sure to check its availability in your country first.
LG G5 Friends
+ Replaceable Battery
The replaceable battery is considered one critical advantage of the LG G5 compared to other flagship devices from brands like Samsung, iPhone, Xiaomi, etc. LG G5 comes with a spare battery upon purchase.
+ LG G5 Quick Cover
The Quick Cover flip case is the answer to G5’s scratch-prone screen and it allows users to pass users’ touches to the screen even when it is closed. However, this G5 Friend doesn’t look so friendly to most customers, because it isn’t magnetic and won’t stay closed which unfortunately defeats the purpose. .
+ LG Cam Plus
LG G5’s camera is already awesome but LG can’t help but add another Friend to make it even better. LG Cam Plus is created to help users with the camera controls like video, shutter, and zoom controls, but that’s not the best part about it. This Friend can add more battery life by replenishing the power consumption of your cam app.
Although the LG Cam Plus is made for the said purposes, it is a total epic fail for most customers. Starting at $70, the LG Cam Plus, somehow causes the camera to “stop responding” or lag when zooming and it spins freely either way so it doesn’t give any reassurance that you have reached the max zoom in or out capability.
Again, beware of buying LG Cam Plus online because it’s not universally compatible with all LG G5 phones and it might depend also on your carrier.
+LG Hi-Fi Plus (DAC)
If you are the audiophile-type then this is a thing you wouldn’t want to miss. This Friend offers crisp and clear music that every audiophile would want to hear. It also comes along with a USB Type C cable that you can easily connect to a computer and it works just as fabulous. However, this isn’t available in the US and isn’t compatible with the US LG G5 models either, so don’t bother getting one from Europe or wherever online.
+LG Tone Platinum Headphones
This new addition to the LG Tone line is a G5 Friend, and this Bluetooth headphone is great for everyone, except of course to audiophiles. The design is ergonomic and comfortable to wear on the neck.
It’s quite fashionable and it’s undoubtedly a level up compared to its predecessors.
+LG 360 Cam
So, aside from the LG Cam Plus, LG G5 got its camera game up a notch with yet another Friend, the LG 360 Cam. It doesn’t have an internal memory but you can stick in an SDXC card of up to 1TB.
This can only be controlled using a smartphone through Bluetooth connection, however, the process of connecting to the cell phone app can be confusing at times. On a lighter note, this model is not as expensive as with other 360 cameras available in the market but it almost has the same video and picture quality.
+LG 360 VR Headset
As the name suggests, the 360 VR is a Virtual Reality headset and it works only with LG G5, a not so clever marketing strategy. Nonetheless, it’s lightweight compared to that of Samsung’s.
You can connect it to LG G5 phone via USB type C cable and it only works after downloading all the necessary apps like Friends Manager, 360 VR Manager, and vrChannel. This VR attempt didn’t get LG the praises it was looking for but it’s way more expensive than other VRs.
Unfortunately, the experience doesn’t justify the price of the LG 360 VR headset.
Want to Unlock your LG G5?
No need to go elsewhere, we’re the go-to-guy for all unlocking services! And guess what? We now unlock LG G5! We have 24/7 support to help make the process as seamless as possible.
First, check if your phone is already unlocked. Try another sim card apart from your carrier or service provider. Changing sim cards WILL NOT void your warranty.
If it is already unlocked, your phone will detect the sim card and you will have signal bars on the upper right-hand corner.
If it is otherwise locked with your current service provider, as soon as it powers on, you will be prompted with a message saying “Sim network unlock PIN Unlock Attempt 1 of 10” and it will ask you to input the Unlock code.
Tap “Dismiss”.
Go to “Setting”, click “Status”.
Take note of your IMEI number.
Our team is available 24/7 to help you proceed with the unlocking process.
Be free to roam around the globe and sport your LG G5! (minus the roaming fee of course!)
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LG has returned with another smartphone that has left its loyal supporters in awe. Branded as the LG Leon 4G LTE, the new mobile handset has stepped up its game. Aside from being memory and budget wise, it definitely has the specs for great cellular and internet connection. Looking for more? Here’s what we know.
Design and Display
LG may be a huge brand, but they are definitely open to offering great smartphone deals to its customers. Leon is one of them. With a smooth 4.5-inch screen, enabling an 854 by 480-pixel resolution to come to life, the new budget phone is providing users a great screen viewing experience. Furthermore, the unit allows users to easily hold it without the threats of it slipping off from the grip as it is skinned with a faux-metal sheen on the rear panel and is built to be compact and lightweight. Overall, it measures up to 5.11 by 2.55 by 0.42 inches and weighs at 4.89 ounces.
Moving forward with the details, the phone’s rear is noticeably bulky and is surprisingly complementing its petite size. It also has a removable rear panel, allowing users to insert additional storage with the Micro SD slots and for replacing the battery. To access the rear panel, you may use the micro-USB opening and open it from there.
In addition, it has the usual placement of the camera and the flash at the back while the headphone jack, the micro-USB charging port at the bottom, and the power button and the volume rocker at the sides. However, for this one smartphone, LG has incorporated the new in-cell navigation buttons instead of the traditional touchscreen capacitive buttons.
Camera
Despite being a budget phone, the unit is smoothly sporting a good 5MP rear and the 0.3MP selfie camera. It also has great features such as the soft light, gesture shot, burst shot, and even the live shot. More so, it is also capable of shooting 1920 by 1080-pixel videos. All of which are ideal for capturing your Instagram-worthy photos!
Connectivity and Performance
Empowered with an LTE connection, the mobile handset is fully capable of smooth calls and cellular data. It is consistent and surprisingly steady. A great deal for casual users who need to conduct calls from time to time and surf the net in a seamless manner. Moreover, it is also equipped with standard connectivity protocols such as Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS with GLONASS, and even radio.
Power and Battery
While the trend of removable batteries has played low these days, it seems LG decides to retain it on Leon. It is equipped with a 1900 mAh battery capacity, which is a good combination with its 1GB RAM. It is also incorporated with a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, thus, allowing the unit to process tasks in a quick manner.
Software and Memory
Running on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, the new Leon has retained the exclusive apps from LG. This includes the note-taking app, very well known as the QuickMemo+, which enables users to take down quick notes and doodles.
There’s also nothing to worry about the phone memory as it is equipped with an 8GB internal storage, which could be expanded with a microSD card up to 32GB of storage.
What’s New with LG Leon 4G LTE
The new LG Leon may be a budget phone, but it can tell you more of it with its beyond-standard specs. It has a great deal of memory space as its allocated with an 8GB built-in storage along with the expandable microSD slot. It also flaunts its .45-inch full VGA display and the 1.2 GHz quad-core processor that allows it to multitask smoothly.
You will never go wrong with taking quick snaps with its front camera as it features gesture shot allowing users to take photos with a simple hand gesture. Plus, the soft light feature in the Leon will ultimately allow you to turn dark snaps into well-lit photos!
Beyond everything else, it is impressively affordable for its blazing fast 4G LTE speed. Time to say goodbye to choppy calls and video calls, eh?
Unlock Your LG Leon 4G LTE with UnlockBase
A great phone like this from LG wouldn’t be so much great with a handful of restrictions – especially if it’s 4G LTE equipped and you can’t make use of it because you can’t change your phone’s SIM network. What to do? UnlockBase is here to help you to unlock LG Leon 4G LTE. With its service of unlocking phones so users can freely switch from different SIM networks, you will surely be able to make use of your phone’s optimal potentials.
No need to worry about the process. UnlockBase uses the Device Unlock APP for a convenient, fast, and safe request-and-apply unlocking of any mobile handset. Plus, it also has a wide range of compatible devices that it can unlock with its service.
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For iOS phone, simply navigate your phone’s settings and look for Cellular Data Network. If it’s present, then your phone may be unlocked given that this section allows users to manually change their phone’s carrier.
For Android phone, proceed to your phone’s settings and look for the Network Operator option. Scan for networks and select one to try if it works. If it does, your phone may be unlocked.
In general, people try to swap out their SIM cards with a different carrier’s SIM and tries to make a call if it works.
Another alternative way to check your phone’s lock status is through your IMEI number and enter this on an IMEI checker website.
“Having my phone unlocked is the sweetest way to communicate when I travel.” – said every traveler out there. Truth be told, when traveling out of the country, it can be very frustrating to commit to expensive roaming charges. Unlike carrier phones, unlocked phones allow you to swap out your SIM to any local SIM card wherever you are. Furthermore, you get to spend your money for other expenses. However, how would you know if your phone’s unlocked?
Without further ado, here are some amazing ways to figure out if your phone’s unlocked!
How to Figure Out if iOS Phone is Unlocked
In order to check if your iOS phone is unlocked, you may proceed to the cellular setting. While it may not exactly tell you that your phone’s unlocked, it’s a decent indicator that you may not swap out your SIM with a different one. Just make sure to follow these steps:
Go to Settings and look for Cellular.
Select Cellular and scroll to Cellular Data Network.
If the Cellular Data Network option is present, this may indicate that the phone is unlocked. Otherwise, it’s a carrier phone. This is due to the fact that this option allows the user to change carriers.
How to Figure Out if Android Phone is Unlocked
For Android phones, the indication that your phone may be an unlocked phone may seem similar with iOS phones. However, the procedure may depend on the version of the operating system and of course, the manufacturer. For the sole reason that interfaces may vary according to the brand’s customization.
Moving forward, here’s how you can figure out if your Android phone’s unlocked:
Go to Settings and proceed to Network/Mobile Network/Cellular Network (or however your phone refers to Network setting as this may differ with the brand).
Look for Network Operator and Search/Scan for networks.
Wait until it shows you the results.
Once the results show, try connecting on one of the networks and wait if your phone can pick up a signal.
If there is, try making a call.
So, here’s the thing: if your phone showed a list of different networks, it could be that your phone is unlocked. However, there are also cases that your carrier may have had arrangements with other carriers, hence, the connection.
If you are not satisfied with the result, you may still proceed with the general method of figuring out if your phone’s unlocked.
General Method of Figuring Out if Phone is Unlocked?
If you are having trouble figuring out whether your phone’s unlocked or not, you can always refer to this general method of doing so. Maybe then, you will be able to say: “Dude, my phone’s unlocked. ‘Gotta say goodbye to expensive roaming charges!”
First, look or borrow a different carrier’s SIM card. Then, simply swap out your existing SIM with it and then check your phone if it finds the network. This may appear in the form of signal bars or a prompt telling you that a new network has been inserted on your phone. Afterwards, try making a call. If it registers, then your phone’s unlocked. Otherwise, it’s not.
Alternative Way to Figure Out if Phone is Unlocked (via IMEI)
Well, if you are willing to go technical this time, you can move forward with International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) checking. You can get your IMEI information from your phone and enter this on an IMEI checker website to know the lock status of your phone. In order to get your IMEI information, dial *#060#. If this works on your phone, a 15-digit number will appear. Otherwise, you may navigate through your phone Settings and look for About Phone/Device. You may find an IMEI section there, and under it is the 15-digit number.
Here’s a sample video in getting your phone’s IMEI information (for Samsung Galaxy S4):
You may now enter the number in the checker and it will show you the lock status of your phone. However, the thing about this method is that there are websites that won’t be really accurate with the results. Thus, be sure to look for one that can do so.
Key Takeaway
Figuring out if your phone is unlocked can be easy – however way you choose to perform the checking. If a particular method wouldn’t work for you, you can always opt for an alternative.
Now, if you find out that yours is a locked phone, you can always choose to unlock it. There are convenient unlocking services like UnlockBase that will provide you the easiest, fastest, and safest service for unlocking your phone. No, we’re not kidding. Please feel free to contact us for further details!
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Whether you are planning an out of the country Christmas vacation, a weekend road trip with friends, or just staying at home for the long weekend – there’s a lot that you can explore and do with your smartphone. It could be changing your carrier with aSIM network unlock PIN, recreating your phone case, or simply making use of an old box as a phone accessory organizer. Honestly, the list could be endless.
With the various resources available in this time and age, millennials (like you) will never have a problem doing simple and easy phone hacks. Here’s a list that you will definitely find exciting and make you wonder, “Why was I not informed about this earlier?”
WHEN TRAVELING
There are tons of phone hacks that can be extremely helpful when you are on an out-of-town vacation or abroad. These hacks may include:
Hack #1: Display contact details on your lock screen
Losing your phone while you are out of town (or country) is probably the worst thing that could happen to you. Not only will it cause you problems when going back to your hotel, but it will also hamper you from communicating with the people you are with. Additionally, it’s hard to not have a phone while you are in a different place – you’d definitely miss out on tons of things.
Hence, in order to at least have your phone back, try typing in your contact details such as your name, your e-mail address, your hotel address, and a friend’s mobile number. Then screenshot it and then set it as your phone wallpaper. This will help you get your phone back in the event that a good Samaritan picks it up.
Hack #2: Make use of OTG disk drives for additional storage
Running out of space on your internal storage is one of the many things that you wouldn’t want to happen while you are traveling, and this goes especially for iPhone users. More so if your only photography tool is your smartphone. Yikes!
But thanks to technology, on-the-go or OTG disk drives are now available on the market. This makes it easier for those who are out of built-in and Cloud storage to save their photos in – thus, saving their vacations from getting ruined. Just plug in an OTG disk drive and you are ready to capture more scenic views from wherever you are in the world.
Hack 3: Use the headphone cord to snap your picture-perfect photos
A terribly awkward experience you wouldn’t want is to find yourself at just the right angle for a picture-perfect selfie only to find that you’re unable to reach the shutter button. What’s even more frustrating is that you are about to take a wide-shot selfie with your group of friends and you just can’t rely on your own arm’s length.
Luckily, there are solutions for this. If you are already familiar with the volume rocker camera trick with smartphones, this is just as the same with the volume buttons on your headphone cord. Plug in your headphone cord and press the volume button. Then, viola! You have captured yet another great photo to remember your travel escapades.
Hack 4: Equip your smartphone with the Disaster Alert app wherever you are
Traveling creates a certain kind of feeling where you’re seemingly detached from the realities of the world – and for those who are only looking for fun, it could be hard to sense danger or impeding disasters.
Thus, to prevent your supposedly fun and stress-free travel tour from turning into a disaster stricken out-of-town, equip your phone with the Disaster Alert App from the app store. It’s free and works regardless of your global location. In addition, it is capable of warning you of any current disasters near you like floods, storms, or earthquakes. You can also look into the details of the disaster including its intensity, and how long it has been active since the alert. It is definitely a necessary app!
Hack #5: Seal your smartphone in a zip bag
Whether you are participating in the Color Run, going to the beach, or taking part in a Hydro music festival, you will certainly need the help of a zip bag to protect the welfare of your smartphone. Otherwise, it will be filled with dirt, sand, or water. These particles will most probably be the cause of your phone’s damage, or worse, its death.
Hack #6: Shoot time lapse videos with your smartphone
Here’s the fun part. Have you ever wondered how those photography dudes create amazing time lapse videos as uploaded on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter? Maybe you are thinking, “They probably have these great, high-tech equipment that’s too expensive to buy.” With this in mind, you’d probably just endure the itch of creating those wonderful videos and settle with static pictures. We do have a secret and yes – we’ll tell you that.
With the variety of video recording, editing, and animation apps today, creating time lapse videos like a pro shouldn’t be too hard. Great apps like Time Lapse Camera for Android and TimeLapse for iPhone can make this possible for you. Just a few tweaks and angling on your preferred shooting spot and you will definitely be able to get the perfect time-lapse which you can also flaunt in your social media accounts. Thrilled? Download the app now!
WHEN AT HOME
Travelling the world with your phone is only as good as having it work just as well as it would at home wherever you may be around the Globe. That’s where a little trick called SIM network unlocking (with a PIN) comes in. It’s as easy as it sounds, too, and the effects are absolutely liberating.
But aside from doing that to change carriers, there are still different ways that you can make use of in order to make the best out of your smartphone. Some of them are the following:
Hack #1: Fuel up your phone through your Smart TV
Staying at home for the weekend can be fun and comfy, especially if you are with the whole family. You can play for hours on your phone with your siblings though eventually, it may drain your battery. When it comes to the outlets, it can be terrifying when none is left for you to plug your charger into. This very instance may even cause ‘sibling wars’ at the moment. So, how can you avoid this?
Most often, people forget about the USB ports that your Smart TV may be hiding. This is a great non-crowded place to plug your charger cable and fuel up your phone. Just don’t forget to turn airplane mode on for extra fast charging.
Hack #2: Increase the efficiency of your phone alarm with a glass
Waking up for a morning jog can be difficult if you tend to sleep past the alarm you have set on your phone. It’s not much use if you don’t wake up, after all. Now, to be able to keep up with your supposedly healthy routine and make sure you get to it, use a bowl or glass for your phone. Put it inside the container and leave it somewhere near you. The bowl or glass can help increase the volume of your phone in the sense that you won’t be able to sleep through it. Good morning, sleepyhead!
Hack #3. Use your cassette tape’s case as a phone stand
We often love to slouch at the couch and endure the numbness of our arms just so as not to interrupt the ongoing Netflix movie or series we’ve been watching for hours. No need to settle for this kind of setup further. We’ve got a great hack for you.
Bring out a cassette tape from your storage box and take the case. Open it and make sure that the tape-holding side faces outwards and the other faces down. Once done, place your smartphone on it and let it lean. Now, you’ve got an instant phone holder!
Hack #4: Your phone a.k.a. a universal remote controller
Losing your remote – whether it’s for the aircon, the TV or the DVD player – may cause you to instantly feel irritated. Even more if you are already tired from work and have already lost patience in looking for it wherever it may be.
This is where your smartphone can come to the rescue. Along with the plethora of apps in the app store plus your high-tech smartphone, it won’t be difficult to instantly turn it into a universal remote control. It’s all a matter of finding the right app. Plus, it can be an advantage when you are fighting with your siblings over the TV, as you’ve already got your weapon to back you up in no time.
Hack #5: Control your computer through your phone
Everyone has their own favorite smartphone hacks, but this could be one of yours if you love to hang out on your laptop and phone. In a simple touch of a button from your phone, you will be able to take control of your computer’s functionalities.
How? Here’s the procedure:
Download the Unified Remote app on your phone and its server on your computer.
Once both installations are done, run the server on your computer and open the app on your phone.
The app will scan for a server on your local network and once it locates the device, it will let you take control of your computer’s functionalities such as power, keyboard, mouse, presentations, and etc.
The app basically consists of a variety of remotes – from basic computer functionalities such as restart, and shut down to app functionalities like VLC, Mozilla, and even Google Presentation. Almost everything is in your hands! Err, phone rather.
Hack #6: Use your phone to conveniently shop online
Whether you are just too lazy or the rain’s just too heavy for you to go out, nothing can help you better when it comes to shopping but phone apps! Not only does it allow you to conveniently choose your preferred item in the comfort of your device, but it also features a whole lot of great deals that you can use in a purchase.
It is still important to be wise when purchasing items online. Always check the reviews before purchasing them. Happy shopping!
Key Takeaway
With these phone hacks, you will never fall behind with your phone – whether that’s activating your SIM network unlock PIN or accessing new camera tricks – the list just goes on and on.
If you have got any other tricks in mind, let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear from you!
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UnlockBase offers its services to a variety of smartphone brands and its respective models. Thus, in order to promote a fast and convenient unlocking service, we use specific services such as the Huawei Calculator, to cater to Huawei’s very own smartphone models.
Indeed, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd, or simply Huawei, has collected various awards for its own set of high-quality, consumer-oriented smartphone best-sellers. Rooting from the land of Shenzhen, Guangdong, Huawei has been named the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer around the Globe. This very achievement has helped the company overtake Ericsson in the title way back in the year 2012.
Originally, the company was founded by Ren Zhengfei, an ex-military officer in the year 1987. It was initially a company focused on producing phone switches, but has grown into a private company aiming to provide consultation and operational services to enterprise businesses in China and around the Globe in the later years.
With its unstoppable progress in the industry, Huawei has landed in three core operating divisions: Telecom Carrier Networks, Enterprise Business, and Devices unit. Primarily, Telecom Carrier Networks unit focuses on building telecommunications networks and services aiming to provide enhanced network solutions to telecommunication companies. The Enterprise Business unit, on the other hand, is designed to provide software, equipment, and services to enterprise businesses in and out of China. An instance of which is government solutions. Moving forward, it also has the Devices unit which is set to manufacturing electronic communications equipment and devices. This includes the smartphones, USB and wireless modems, wireless routers, and video products among others.
According to their official site, as of the end of 2015, Huawei has ranked third in the world with regards to phone shipping, which is available in 170 countries, and its products being used by a third of the world’s overall population. It also has 16 Research and Development centers in the United States, Sweden, Germany, India, Russia, and of course, China. Almost unsurprisingly, it has surpassed Apple with regards to sales number in July 2017. Thereby, moving its rank of being the world’s second largest smartphone manufacturer next to the first placer, Samsung.
With its success, truly Huawei has more to offer in its 30 years and counting in the industry. Impressively, investing in Research and Development has helped it rise further ahead of its competitors around the world. With that being said, there’s more to look forward to with regards to its high-tech phone technology solutions aside from its best-selling fingerprint sensor and dual-lens camera system.
Meanwhile, UnlockBase offers you the updated list of its service’s supported Huawei smartphone models. These include:
In the event that you plan to unlock your Huawei unit, check out your phone model from the given list above and contact us if you should need further details about our service. We would be glad to provide the fastest, safest, and most convenient unlocking service that you deserve. At the same time, should you need information about our pricing, feel free to visit this page.
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