Unlocking Instructions for LG Esteem

General Information about your LG unlock code

When you receive your email with your unique LG unlocking codes, you may see there's actually more than one code as some models require more than one code to unlock them fully. However, for simplicity, we do aim to send you a single unlock code.

Depending on your model, the code you receive will either be an 8 digit or 16 digit number.
(Please see below for some examples)

Option 1 method - LG Models

To enter your unlock code, LG phones often require access to a hidden menu first. To access this menu simply enter the digits 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 0 1 #.
1. Insert an original SIM card and turn the phone on
2. Access the hidden menu by typing 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 0 1 #
3. Select 'Menu' and then 'Settings'
4. Next, select 'Security'
5. Select 'Network Provider' and 'Deactivate'
6. Finally enter the Unlocking Code provided. (Please note: Some phones require a slightly different access code - please see the list below if the above access code doesn't work for your phone.)

Option 2 method - LG Models

1. Insert a not accepted SIM Card and switch your LG phone
2. The phone will display 'phone restricted'.
3. Select Cancel
4. The phone will display 'phone restriction code'.
5. Enter the Unlock code provided
6. Select OK
7. Your LG will now be now unlocked

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Quick Glossary

NCK = Network lock
SPCK = Service provider corporate lock
SPK = Service provider lock

Some examples of the unlock code(s) we provide:

357923123472598 32159380 12338977 78945946 15918566 75375358
357923123472598 1234503922485962 1234580703144676 1234541753991232 1234549482704178 1234549482704178 123454948270417

Or

65511234 82331234 89201234 37611234 37611234 3761234
7644193470397174 2182142151957678 8913849892660604 7690121033637482 7690121033637482 769012103363748

We may also return your IMEI number, simply ignore this, it's always the first one.

In most cases, the only one you will need is the Network lock (or NCK) which is the 1st code, as highlighted in bold above.

But should you need it, the Service provider Corporate (or SPK) unlock code is the last one.

In the unlikely event you are sent an 8 digit code and your phone only accepts a 16 digit code, try putting zeros in front of code. But only try this the once and contact us.

Known hidden engineering menus for LG Models

To open the hidden menu for your specific model of LG, please use the following is the list of access codes.

For :
LG 510w enter 2 9 4 5 # * 5 1 0 1 #
LG 1200 enter 1 9 4 5 # * 5 1 0 1 #
LG B1200 enter 1 9 4 5 # * 5 1 0 1 #
LG 5200 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 5 2 2 1 #
LG 52200 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 5 2 2 1 #
LG 5300 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 5 3 0 1 #
LG 5400 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 5 4 0 1 #
LG 7020enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 0 0 0 1 #
LG 7100 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 1 #
LG 1100 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 1 2 0 1 # or 2 9 4 5 # * 7 0 0 0 1 #
LG 7250T enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 0 0 0 1 #
LG C2200 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 2 2 0 1 #
LG T5100 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 5 3 0 1 #
LG C3310 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 3 3 1 1 #
LG C3100 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 3 1 0 1 #
LG C3380 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 1 #
LG F2300 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 1 #
LG KE260 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 2 6 0 1 #
LG KE970 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 9 7 0 1 #
LG KG120 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 1 2 0 1 #
LG KG220 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 1 2 0 1 #
LG KG240 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 3 3 1 1 #
LG KG280 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 1 #
LG KG290 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 1 #
LG KG800 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 1 #
LG KU250 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 2 5 0 #
LG KU380 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 3 8 0 # LG KU311 enter 8 1 5 1 1 8 # * #
LG KU800 enter 8 2 6 5 2 # * #
LG L600v enter 8 1 5 1 1 8 # * #
LG U8150 enter 2 7 7 6 3 4 # * #
LG U8210 enter 2 7 7 6 3 4 # * #
LG U8500 enter 2 7 7 6 3 4 # * #
LG U400 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 8 8 1 1 0 #
LG KC550 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 0 1 #
LG KU580 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 5 8 0 #
LG KT520 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 5 2 0 #
LG KF750 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 5 0 #
LG KF600 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 0 1 #
LG KG275 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 2 0 0 0 1 #
LG KU380 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 3 8 0 #
LG KU311 enter 8 1 5 1 1 8 # * #
LG KU800 enter 8 2 6 5 2 # * #
LG L600v enter 8 1 5 1 1 8 # * #
LG U8150 enter 2 7 7 6 3 4 # * #
LG U8210 enter 2 7 7 6 3 4 # * #
LG U8500 enter 2 7 7 6 3 4 # * #
LG C3100 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 3 1 0 1 #
LG C3380 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 1 #
LG F2300 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 1 #
LG KE260 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 2 6 0 1 #
LG KG120 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 1 2 0 1 #
LG KG220 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 1 2 0 1 #
LG KG240 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 3 3 1 1 #
LG KG280 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 1 #
LG KS500 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 5 0 0 #
LG KP270 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 2 7 0 #
LG KF240 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 2 4 0 # or 2 9 4 5 # * 2 4 0 1 #
LG KG290 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 1 #
LG KU250 enter 2 9 4 5 # * 2 5 0 #
LG newer models enter 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 0 1 #

Miscellaneous access code rules

Some LG phones adopted a simple rule to access the hidden menu, as follows:

2 9 4 5 # * Phone_Model_Number #
Or
2 9 4 5 # * Phone_Model_Number 1 #

Where Phone_Model_Number is the numbers in your phone model. (If it's only 3 digits, add a 1 to the end)

Here are some examples

KE970 = 2 9 4 5 # * 9 7 0 1 #
KE260 = 2 9 4 5 # * 2 6 0 1 #
KU990 = 2 9 4 5 # * 9 9 0 #

However, for many newer models, the most common hidden menu access code method is simply entering 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 0 1 #.