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Activation Bypass Method for Verizon LG Vortex Available

By on November 29, 2010

Verizon LG VortexA little-known button combination has been discovered on the recently released Verizon LG Vortex that allows it to be used without the need for prior over the air activation, opening up the device for use over Wi-Fi.

  1. Press Volume Up.
  2. Press Volume Down.
  3. Press the Back button.
  4. Press the Search button.

The home screen should now be unlocked and all functionality is available aside from cellular voice and data access.

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11 responses to “Activation Bypass Method for Verizon LG Vortex Available”

  1. Lucky Me
    Lucky Me November 23, 2011 at 7:59 am |

    Thank you! Worked for me! So EASY!

  2. deena
    deena December 21, 2012 at 8:26 pm |

    I cannot get this to work, I am no longer with verizon and i have a lg vortex and my kids want to use it on wifi but, i factory reset it and now it takes me to the language screen and i select the language and it goes to activation screen. I have tried the four corners, the volume up then down, back and search and nothing happens. Is there any other way to bypass the activation so my kids can use it for wifi?

  3. Christopher Price
    Christopher Price December 21, 2012 at 11:46 pm |

    Deena,

    Unfortunately this article was written when the LG Vortex had just shipped. It appears Verizon closed this bypass in a subsequent software update.

    1. David Hildbold
      David Hildbold February 25, 2014 at 5:12 pm |

      I JUST USED THIS BYPASS 2/25/14 ! I t still works ! 1Press Volume Up.
      2Press Volume Down.
      3Press the Back button.
      4Press the Search button ONE AT A TIME , IN ORDER !

  4. TL
    TL December 24, 2012 at 9:11 am |

    I just used this on a Vortex. I don’t know offhand which update.

    Anyway. I also tried it several times after choosing ENGLiSH language and it did not work. I just restarted the phone, and this time did the Vol up, vol dn, Back, Search combo while still on the select language screen and it worked like a charm!!!!

  5. anonymous
    anonymous March 18, 2013 at 5:50 pm |

    First it didn’t because pressed language or some other keys. Then It worked after powered it off and up. Must press the key sequence right after power up.

  6. Mei
    Mei March 25, 2013 at 1:55 pm |

    Can I now use it as a prepaid phone? Not verizon prepaid, either. Is it possible to rest the meid number or does that even matter?

  7. Christopher Price
    Christopher Price April 2, 2013 at 1:15 am |

    Mei, the LG Vortex is compatible with Page Plus Cellular. You don’t need to bypass activation, simply provide Page Plus with the serial number of the Vortex, and let the Vortex activate with Verizon/PagePlus after you have set up the service with Page Plus.

  8. jason travis
    jason travis June 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm |

    THIS WORKED PERFECTLY THANK U SO MUCH

  9. jon
    jon September 25, 2013 at 9:17 am |

    YOU ARE A FRIGGIN GENIUS!!!

  10. Amanda
    Amanda January 22, 2014 at 8:54 am |

    I have tried the combo w up down val.w back button n serch button. N nothing work at all to bypass the activation screen