Unlocking Instructions for LG U8180

General Information about your LG U8180 unlock code

When you receive your email with your unique LG U8180 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)

Unlock Model: LG U8180

To unlock your LG U8180, firstly you will need access to a hidden menu.

1. Turn on the phone without a SIM card inserted.
2. Enter 2 9 4 5 # * 8 8 1 1 0 #
3. Next 'unlock USIM' should appear
4. Press Ok
5. Press 'network lock'
6. Press Ok again
7. The Input network control key will appear
8. Enter the unlocking code provided

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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:

357923188543943 38867499 78833544 32325039 51514195 44246243
357923129019803 1234503970853270 1234580761966362 1234541748357773 1234549452303537 1234549438467978 123454977851296

Or

47854277 88412480 98736684 33047914 49724189 15153431
7644193449796728 2182142130418014 8913849875339804 7690121010299928 7690121025999712 769012149243055

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.

Notes on hidden menu access codes:

To enter your unlock code, LG phones often require access to a hidden menu first. Most newer phones will accept the code 2 9 4 5 # * 7 1 0 0 1 #. So if the recommended code suggested doesn't work, please try this one, if this also doesnt work please contact us