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Hey guys!
Many people on the ALGOG forums have posted ways to root or unlock the bootloader or install a recovery on the E970. However, there hasn't yet been an easy-to-follow, all-in-one post. So, I present to you the easiest way to root, unlock the bootloader on, and install a recovery on the AT&T LG Optimus G (E970), all untethered.
=== ROOT ===
The easiest way to root the E970 is via Framaroot, an untethered root tool that works with the ALGOG. Go to your phone, open a web browser, and google "Framaroot apk". Click the XDA link (normally the first one) titled "[ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click apk...". Scroll down all the way to the list of APK files and click "Framaroot-1.9.1.apk" to start the download. Once downloaded, select the APK file that has been downloaded and continue with the installation. Once installed, the root procedure takes a few minutes at most. Open the Framaroot app and use the Gandalf exploit. Soon, you'll receive confirmation that your phone has been rooted. You can use any root checker on the Play Store to further confirm the root if you so desire. I strongly recommend buying Framaroot donation app in the Play Store to support the developer (alephzain) of this wonderful app.
=== UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ===
The easiest way to do this is also through an app. Download the app "FreeGee" on the Play Store (the free version is good enough, but I'd recommend buying FreeGee to support the developers). The process is, again, really straight-forward: download the app, follow the instructions. Agree to any disclaimers and warnings. After a short wait, you'll reach the FreeGee app's home screen, where you'll carry out the final step.
=== INSTALL RECOVERY ===
Recoveries help you install new ROMs, and 'flash' (install) anything you see on XDA as 'flashable'. To install a recovery, enter FreeGee, and scroll down. Here there will be three options: CWM 6.0.4.6, CWM 6.0.4.7, and a TWRP recovery option. If you have weak eyes, you may prefer TWRP as it has bigger text and is easier to read. Personally, I recommend CWM 6.0.4.6, as it worked best for me. It doesn't matter so much and is really up to you; you can do your own research on Google and XDA to find out which would suit you best. Select the one you would like to install, and follow through the wizard. Within a minute or two, you'll be done.
That's it. Untethered, easy-to-do, and ready for you. If I helped you, feel free to Thank me. Feel free to contact me with any questions, or comment on this post for the help of other devs. See you later!
-Sank
Cant unlock through freegee
I cant post it on Dev thread so posting here; anybody who could tag Shellnutt2 is heartily thanked.
Hii Shellnutt2
I have Optimus G e970 with software version E97011c kernel (3.0.21) (Freegee also shows so). Phone is rooted. SIM is unlocked.
I have been trying to unlock the bootloader through Freegee since yesterday, I have tried all 3 custom recoveries using both Classic & Mako. But no luck
When I start freegee it downloads a file of 350kb showing ‘Downloading supported device list’ then shows ;
Device Name-LG Optimus G, Device Model-LG-E970, Software version-E97011c
6 tiles namely- BackupEFS, RestoreEFS, Re-lock(restore backup), CWM6.0.4.6, CWM6.0.4.7, TWRP2.6.3.3
I have tried all 3 recoveries with both Classic & Mako methods but all that happens is;
After showing classic/mako options it reconfirms the action “This will install CWM and unlock your device as necessary”
Starts downloading some file (cwm-9.7/9.13mb, twrp-9.25mb) showing ”performing action CWM-6.0.4.7 …” & keeps on showing this infinitely even after downloading is complete nothing happens/changes. The same Performing thing keeps on revolving. I have tried all the
I tried entering the booloader out of hope(Voldown+Power); nothing happens I can only see a question " Factory hard reset; Press power to confirm"
FYI –
I had bricked this device once and after lots of attempts finally gave it to JTAG guy and he returned my phone in working condition with above mentioned software.
Since then I have not done anything except the Rooting. EFS is backed up.
However till yesterday before I tried Freegee for the first time my phone showed “Authentication Failed” if OTA update through Settings was checked; magically from yesterday it is showing “Update is available blah blah, size – 366mb”.
mihirj.mj said:
I cant post it on Dev thread so posting here; anybody who could tag Shellnutt2 is heartily thanked.
Hii Shellnutt2
I have Optimus G e970 with software version E97011c kernel (3.0.21) (Freegee also shows so). Phone is rooted. SIM is unlocked.
I have been trying to unlock the bootloader through Freegee since yesterday, I have tried all 3 custom recoveries using both Classic & Mako. But no luck
When I start freegee it downloads a file of 350kb showing ‘Downloading supported device list’ then shows ;
Device Name-LG Optimus G, Device Model-LG-E970, Software version-E97011c
6 tiles namely- BackupEFS, RestoreEFS, Re-lock(restore backup), CWM6.0.4.6, CWM6.0.4.7, TWRP2.6.3.3
I have tried all 3 recoveries with both Classic & Mako methods but all that happens is;
After showing classic/mako options it reconfirms the action “This will install CWM and unlock your device as necessary”
Starts downloading some file (cwm-9.7/9.13mb, twrp-9.25mb) showing ”performing action CWM-6.0.4.7 …” & keeps on showing this infinitely even after downloading is complete nothing happens/changes. The same Performing thing keeps on revolving. I have tried all the
I tried entering the booloader out of hope(Voldown+Power); nothing happens I can only see a question " Factory hard reset; Press power to confirm"
FYI –
I had bricked this device once and after lots of attempts finally gave it to JTAG guy and he returned my phone in working condition with above mentioned software.
Since then I have not done anything except the Rooting. EFS is backed up.
However till yesterday before I tried Freegee for the first time my phone showed “Authentication Failed” if OTA update through Settings was checked; magically from yesterday it is showing “Update is available blah blah, size – 366mb”.
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It is volume up plus power to enter recovery. Depending on which boot loader you have it may be a blind menu from there press volume up twice then power. If you need to contact shelnutt try irc and type in his username from list on right side of screen, it will ping him.
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=lg-g2
Edit... You could also try an app called Quickboot by Sirius to boot into recovery. If you get the screen with dead android lying on his back you do not have recovery installed. Hold power button to force reboot.
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LG C800
Device will not enter fastboot.
Can't get into recovery mode.
Each time it boots it hard resets. There is an unofficial CWM Recovery Rom on this forum from chui101 which is for this exact phone, but I have as of yet not had any luck in getting the phone to take it.
So far i've tried Flash_image recovery.img (renamed chui's CWM recovery file to recovery.img)
Doesn't seem to matter what I do the phone starts(LG on screen), resets (the LG goes away for a sec then comes back), does a hard reset (a white box with an arrow pointing out of it an to a little android), again resets the phone one last time for a "normal" boot.
I've tried a few different things to try and flash anything overtop of the stock recovery but nothing works. It seems like very early in the bootstrap is a command to do a hard reset and anything that gets put in AFTER that command is ignored. (And the phone hard resets and anything else it was supposed to do is gone.)
Device is rooted with SuperSU.
Phone is fully functional except that it hard resets every boot, and if its plugged in when off it doesn't go to a charging screen, it starts the phone 100% up.
Adb devices CAN see the phone.
I CAN get into Download (sometimes called Emergency) mode.
"reboot recovery" doesn't do anything but reboot the phone as described above.
I can't afford a new phone guys, so I'm over a barrel at this point.
i'll pay whoever provides meaningful help in getting this thing fixed.
You should start fresh. So, flash the stock rom FTF of your phone, then the phone should boot up normally. Then you could either root it and install a CUSTOM recovery, or flash a pre-rooted custom kernel that already contains a recovery. From there, just flash the custom rom you want
Just press thanks if I helped, no need for money
stock rom FTF?
From the factory?
I'd love to do that. But am bewildered as to how when every guide I've found says use fastboot -- which doesn't work on my device. And every guide without fastboot thus far has not worked. I've been reading 10 hrs a day for the last 3 days looking for a solution to this.
If there was a way to completely wipe the entire phone and then install stock rom I'd be glad to do it.... I have found no such guide... only those to replace recovery. (not a 100% clearing as if it came right off the line with no software yet installed)
Additional information:
mv /system/recovery-from-boot.p /system/recovery-from-boot.p-bak
Spits out a "No such file or directory" error
I don't know about you, but for Xperia Devices there is a PC software called Flashtool to flash stock roms and custom kernels and stuff from the PC. There should also be a software like that for your device. You just download the stock FTF for your phone (just type in google "download stock FTF for LG C800") and flash it in Flashmode that should be working
One more thing, this issue is not called bricked
press thanks if i helped
There is an LG tool but it says current software is up to date.
Other option is run recovery, which just reboots the phone as is.
No, this software I am talking about is not made by LG or Sony in my case. It should be a general tool for all LG devices. it should root, flash, install busybox, etc......
blakstar said:
No, this software I am talking about is not made by LG or Sony in my case. It should be a general tool for all LG devices. it should root, flash, install busybox, etc......
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LG MOBILE SUPPORT TOOL ?
Thats the one that so far doesn't work.
the one named:
KDZ_FW_UPD_EN ?
He doesn't appear to support GSM phones. Plus I hit "Read info from phone" button... it gets almost everything -- correctly -- then crashes.
IT wants kdz files... looking for them now... chui has a dl link for the stock recovery but even though its a few mb it looks like only a zipped folder hierarchy with no files.
Slightly mis-read. still not finding any "generic" flashing software
trying octopus now....
crashed....
run as admin..... ah... you need their hardware which is hundreds of dollars...
Flash image gui, phone is not supported.
ok, a couple cyanogen dev's have both told me i'm screwed. Imma try for the rest of today and then just never turn it off again.
ok, paying lg to fix it... anybody guess what that will cost?
Try flashing CyanogenMod on your phone as no stock firmware is avaiable currently for your phone cyanogenmod shall fix the problem and you should boot normally (first flash CWM)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752704 - flashing cwm recovery (do it!)
Flashing cyanogenmod (requires usb debugging on)
First to put the cyanogenmod rom in the sdcard use adb push - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
Page 1 (Pre Requisites - http://droidnoob.com/update-lg-c800-to-android-4-0-4-ics-via-cm9.html
Page 2(The actual flashing part :victory - http://droidnoob.com/update-lg-c800-to-android-4-0-4-ics-via-cm9.html/2
Probably will fix the problem....
hi techmasta,
I'd love to flash cyanogenmod, but the phone never enters fastboot to flash anything. The first link you posted says to use fastboot. I can't do that. The phone doesn't goto fastboot, it runs its recovery first.
EDIT: if there is a way to force it while the phone is in download mode that could probably work.
secondly, I've spend more than 40 hours on this issue, mostly reading forums but still a great deal on google.
I'm pretty unhappy with google as neither of those droidnoob forums ever come up. And believe me, there isn't much out there referring to the lg c800 so they should have!
I hit a wall with this issue. After rooting and trying to install a new rom, I am getting the security error on the LG logo. I can access updater with vol+ and insert usb, but I am stuck on how to restore anything or access boot menu. Any suggestions? The computer no longer seems to be able to access the phone as a device via command prompt.
Thanks in advance!
See thread above you...
Sent from my LG-P769 using xda app-developers app
I searched but could not decipher a clear way to fix the problem. This is what I did to fix it.
Open LG Mobile Update (Make sure you have internet on)
Input MEID (located behind battery)
Connect phone to computer via USB in S/W upgrade mode (Vol+ then insert USB)
Let LG download and install phone recovery
NOTE: Recovery stopped at 4% install, but just leave it alone, and it will install correctly. It never went past 4%
NOTE: This will return your phone to factory settings like the day you got it, so you will have to re-root if you use this method.
There may be a way to fix this without losing root, but this was the only way I could figure out.
rarsenaux said:
I searched but could not decipher a clear way to fix the problem. This is what I did to fix it.
Open LG Mobile Update (Make sure you have internet on)
Input MEID (located behind battery)
Connect phone to computer via USB in S/W upgrade mode (Vol+ then insert USB)
Let LG download and install phone recovery
NOTE: Recovery stopped at 4% install, but just leave it alone, and it will install correctly. It never went past 4%
NOTE: This will return your phone to factory settings like the day you got it, so you will have to re-root if you use this method.
There may be a way to fix this without losing root, but this was the only way I could figure out.
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So,,, How long i must waiting for upgrade recovery completed?
arakenzy said:
So,,, How long i must waiting for upgrade recovery completed?
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less than 10 minute
rarsenaux said:
I searched but could not decipher a clear way to fix the problem. This is what I did to fix it.
Open LG Mobile Update (Make sure you have internet on)
Input MEID (located behind battery)
Connect phone to computer via USB in S/W upgrade mode (Vol+ then insert USB)
Let LG download and install phone recovery
NOTE: Recovery stopped at 4% install, but just leave it alone, and it will install correctly. It never went past 4%
NOTE: This will return your phone to factory settings like the day you got it, so you will have to re-root if you use this method.
There may be a way to fix this without losing root, but this was the only way I could figure out.
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I opened a Lg Support tools, find my phone, and when start analyzing phone settings, don´t go ahead stoped a long time on this screen
arakenzy said:
So,,, How long i must waiting for upgrade recovery completed?
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It depends on your internet connection. The process should take about 1 to 3 hours.
Sent from my LGMS769 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I'm stuck right at the end of checking phone settings
kuma82 said:
It depends on your internet connection. The process should take about 1 to 3 hours.
Sent from my LGMS769 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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My LG mobile updater stops just at the end of "checking phone settings" the bar at the bottom shows anywhere from 10 to 15 seconds and stops counting. I never see a %. Is it doing anything?
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rarsenaux said:
I searched but could not decipher a clear way to fix the problem. This is what I did to fix it.
Open LG Mobile Update (Make sure you have internet on)
Input MEID (located behind battery)
Connect phone to computer via USB in S/W upgrade mode (Vol+ then insert USB)
Let LG download and install phone recovery
NOTE: Recovery stopped at 4% install, but just leave it alone, and it will install correctly. It never went past 4%
NOTE: This will return your phone to factory settings like the day you got it, so you will have to re-root if you use this method.
There may be a way to fix this without losing root, but this was the only way I could figure out.
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Do you have a download link for the updater that asks for the IMEI? My LG Mobile Updater only asks for phone model.
Also, am I supposed to be doing a regular software update or "upgrade recovery" option?
kg4krw said:
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Also, am I supposed to be doing a regular software update or "upgrade recovery" option?
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Hi kg4krw, you could try "upgrade recovery" option.
Cheers. Good luck.
Sent from my LG P76020L-EUR-XX unlocked and rooted
I need help. ;(
arakenzy said:
So,,, How long i must waiting for upgrade recovery completed?
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Help! it says that my lgms769 is up to date, and everytime i get passed the analysis to download the software, it doesnt download anything, and says time elapsed 23 at the bottom ;( please help me ;(
swaggyp said:
Help! it says that my lgms769 is up to date, and everytime i get passed the analysis to download the software, it doesnt download anything, and says time elapsed 23 at the bottom ;( please help me ;(
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bro make sure you have unlocked bootloader if you haven't
check the android development forum you will get scripts to put phone in fastboot.
unlock the bootloader
flash CWM recovery
download nanadroid back up for your phone model. from general section.
copy it to ext sdcard, and restore your phone via cwm reovery.
LG's flashing software is just pain to use. use CWM to restore your L9/
er.davinder said:
bro make sure you have unlocked bootloader if you haven't
check the android development forum you will get scripts to put phone in fastboot.
unlock the bootloader
flash CWM recovery
download nanadroid back up for your phone model. from general section.
copy it to ext sdcard, and restore your phone via cwm reovery.
LG's flashing software is just pain to use. use CWM to restore your L9/
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The problem is my phone cant be read, it doesnt appear. Ever since i tried to install a custom rom, my phone shut off and everytime it turns off and says security error then turns back off.
?
rarsenaux said:
I searched but could not decipher a clear way to fix the problem. This is what I did to fix it.
Open LG Mobile Update (Make sure you have internet on)
Input MEID (located behind battery)
Connect phone to computer via USB in S/W upgrade mode (Vol+ then insert USB)
Let LG download and install phone recovery
NOTE: Recovery stopped at 4% install, but just leave it alone, and it will install correctly. It never went past 4%
NOTE: This will return your phone to factory settings like the day you got it, so you will have to re-root if you use this method.
There may be a way to fix this without losing root, but this was the only way I could figure out.
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Mines doesnt even download, it just says time elapsed 22 on the software section on the lg mobile update
Thanks in advance.
swaggyp said:
The problem is my phone cant be read, it doesnt appear. Ever since i tried to install a custom rom, my phone shut off and everytime it turns off and says security error then turns back off.
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swaggyp said:
Mines doesnt even download, it just says time elapsed 22 on the software section on the lg mobile update
Thanks in advance.
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Connect the phone without battery to computer and install fast boot drivers for omap chipset. Again check the dev section " how to install fast boot drivers"
Unlock the darn boot loader
Flash CWM recovery
Restore via nandroid back .
Offline flash method is bit completed and may not work every time
After trying to restore a nandroid backup via CWM, phone is hard-bricked. Sent to service, where they changed (mother)board.
Just for those, who lost their faith (in LG9) - when you see 'security error' on each boot (like I saw yesterday) after flashing CWM on not unlocked bootloader and, after stock ROM flashing, you see dead android with exclamation heart outside - it is normal, and it is still OK - thanks to bootloader being locked
- u can use any good method to flash stock ROM back - I have used this program combined with official LG Mobile Supprt Tool
- I have turned phone off (by battery removing for a moment)
- kept Volume up pressed when connecting to USB - I had no message that any phone is connected - I didn't bother
- flashed stock (20o in my case)
- saw 'dead' android with its exclamation heart outside - bothered for a moment
- removed battery to restart phone
- I have found that all is working :laugh: back
- rooted with Kingo in a minute
- then a step u can omit - I passed the whole procedure again, as I'm faster then smarter
All done with W8/64-bit and my 10cm nokia usb cable, which I found the best in flashing when some longer or 'filtered' cables do not see the phone
I recently switched phones(both same model optimus fuel due to loose heaphone connection) long story short all my info is on 1st phone(important texts/phone numbers) I only have one battery to share between the two phones(wasn't huge deal!) I could just put battery back in my old phone if I needed info from an old text ect! today I put battery back in and tried to turn it on all it does is blink on and off the screen with Lg logo and security error comes up(won't go anywhere else??) can't understand how all of a sudden this happened sitting around with no battery in it nor was it jarred gotten wet ect?? any help appreciated call or text me at(814)493-7199 Jim thanks
How to unbrick P760 and others, how to install cyjangenmod
How to unbrick P760, how to install cyjanogenmod 6.1
after many hours spend i fixed my two phones l9 - p760
how to:
system xp or windows server 2003 - others dont work for me: 7 and 10
insall drivers - most important omap4430
open program lg B2CAppSetup (LGMobile Support Tool)
use "additional function" - emergency retrieve system
next put your imei number (under battery 15 digits)
push vol+, connect usb cable to phone, put battery and wait like 5 sect till s/w upgrade message appear on phone
in lg application press verification button, now start dowlnoading system and installation
thats it, after 30 minutes you have unbricked phone (any case like: security error, blinkin logo, stay on logo etc)
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How to instal android 6.01 marshmallow:
Install root, dowload kingo root, set phone in developer mode: usb debugging, click roo - thats it.
next dowload program flashify
install recovery: twrp-3.0.2-0-p760.img
back and install zip from this page (cyajnogenmod 13)
remember to check twrm and wipe partition - check all options, then reboot
system will instaling from your internal memory (if you put move here )
next you need install gapps, several dont working so dowlnoad this one: A-GAPPS_6.0.1_09022016.zip
how to do that, how to reboot in recovery mode - just click five times in: settings, phone information, number of compilation, exit to settings and find developer options, plug in. here you can plug on root, also advanced reboot to recovery mode to install for example gapps
next enable advanced reboot option. click on power button and reboot in recovery mode
install gapps
now you have working play store
to fix gps for Pokemon go - i did all of this for my two boys search in xda:
I hope i help to somebody.
for me was terrible try to install all of this but i cant belive now how l9 is fast compare to 4.1.2 stock system
regards
Pawel
Ps. no links but the names of application / files you can find on xda for sure.
corrinti said:
Just for those, who lost their faith (in LG9) - when you see 'security error' on each boot (like I saw yesterday) after flashing CWM on not unlocked bootloader and, after stock ROM flashing, you see dead android with exclamation heart outside - it is normal, and it is still OK - thanks to bootloader being locked
- u can use any good method to flash stock ROM back - I have used this program combined with official LG Mobile Supprt Tool
- I have turned phone off (by battery removing for a moment)
- kept Volume up pressed when connecting to USB - I had no message that any phone is connected - I didn't bother
- flashed stock (20o in my case)
- saw 'dead' android with its exclamation heart outside - bothered for a moment
- removed battery to restart phone
- I have found that all is working :laugh: back
- rooted with Kingo in a minute
- then a step u can omit - I passed the whole procedure again, as I'm faster then smarter
All done with W8/64-bit and my 10cm nokia usb cable, which I found the best in flashing when some longer or 'filtered' cables do not see the phone
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Can someone answer what flashing does NOT mean.
1) It does NOT wipe your user data, correct?
2) It means fix the OS to make the phone start up (without affecting user data), correct?
3) I see people give advice to flash or use S/w recovery tool. But I need confirmation that it doesnt factory wipe or delete user data.
4) Or please tell me what method I should do to preserve the internal SD card, or harvest it, or if there is a way to connect the cord in a certain [phone mode] so I can download the data from a phone that wont start (logo loop).
Thanks.
Oh, you cited me and if u mean LG L9 - I do not remember exactly now, it was a short adventure. There is no general answer to your questions 1 - 3, it depends on the data organization in the system. As far as I remember it was OK for the given procedure, but not for sure . maybe someone else can help. And good but too late for you advice is to make copies of all important data and settings before u try to change anything in your system.
t5678 said:
Can someone answer what flashing does NOT mean.
1) It does NOT wipe your user data, correct?
2) It means fix the OS to make the phone start up (without affecting user data), correct?
3) I see people give advice to flash or use S/w recovery tool. But I need confirmation that it doesnt factory wipe or delete user data.
4) Or please tell me what method I should do to preserve the internal SD card, or harvest it, or if there is a way to connect the cord in a certain [phone mode] so I can download the data from a phone that wont start (logo loop).
Thanks.
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I picked up this device from walmart for $29.99 with the intentions of learning some new development stuff.I
thought for 30 bucks there's gonna be a lot of these little "duallies" running around why not a cheap candidate?
So far as i can tell there is little info found about this device so I'm looking to collect what little is known about
it in one place in hopes to get a jump on it. First things first, I am responsible for my own actions as you are yours.
If your not sure ask or simply dont do, some of this stuff can brick your device!
*ROOT*
These are the instructions I followed to root.
http://www.androidarea51.com/all-things-root/working-root-for-lg-optimus-fuel-woot/
dont forget to install supersu
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en
and busybox afterwards!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
*RECOVERY*
Downloaded "TWRP Manager" from play store.
twrp settings, I enabled the sd card patch.
Install twrp\device name :l34c\version i instaled: openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-l34c.img
click install... wait... things will pop up..... things will go away... wait some more...
finally a dialogue that states sucess.
***ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPORTED OF LOSING RECOVERY OR THE ABILITY TO ENTER IT AFTER
A WIPE AS WELL AS PROBLEMS BACKING UP AND OR RESTORING.
I have "injected" twrp manager into the system using titanium backup (link2sd will work also). This seems to
prevent any issues I have read about previously mentioned. Also I have successfully preformed backups as
well as restores, both before and after wiping. I have not figured out how to enter twrp recovery upon boot
yet, so be careful of what you do!
*SAFE TO REMOVE APPS*
yet to come
I use "titanium backup" from the play store, still trimming.I can get it down to about 230MB
available "free" ram at the moment but not consistently.
Ok had an issue with a task manager improperly reporting free available ram... true availability was
around 150mb free. There are apps that have to be replaced when removed, for example a launcher
for a launcher but some do not. Again I'm still trimming and experimenting, right now my system rom
around 244mb free. Most every thing I have done has been on the phone its self without the need of a P.C.
*STOCK BACK UP*
Yet to come
Any candidates for a true stock rom? Ive hacked the crap out of this one so far without the need of a back up... i know tisk tisk tisk!
I'm going for a debloated deodexed stock rom, hopefully!
*DRIVERS*
The only ones I could find that actually work. The Verizon drivers mentioned for the g2, not surprising since it runs on vz towers!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
*TETHERING*
using the android wifi tether 3.3beta2
https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
all settings untouched except
device profile
lg optimus 3d
device access does work as well as encryption
*XPOSED*
Does work, im using 2.6.1.
*DPI*
The app I'm using for safe keeping to test dpi settings
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oumugai.densityadjuster
200 not working
170 works
160 native
150 works
140 works
130 works
120 works (looks good)
110 works
Temporarily went back to native dpi for debloating purposes. Will revisit later.
After messing with DPI settings I'm having a"contacts has stopped working " when tapping on the phone app.
DPI set to 120 when I noticed. All dpi switches affect lg home launcher
so you will need another launcher.
ok so far thats what i got. whats the nexts step to a stock AOSP rom?
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I've got a few of these that are bootlooping. They show the LG logo, and then TracPhone Wireless splash screen infinitely in a loop.
Two questions.
1 - Is there any way to recover them? I'm hoping for some sort of a dev tool that I could flash a stock image or something (like Odin is for Samsung phones)
2- When these phones started bootlooping, I installed TWRP on the other Fuels that I have, thinking that I didn't want it to happen to them. My understanding of the TWRP that's installed from TWRP manager doesn't flash a modified boot image, so you can't enter TWRP from a powered off (or in my case, bootlooping) phone. Is that correct? I flashed a custom boot image from elsewhere that allows me to tap vol up at the LG logo to boot to TWRP. Any idea if this is enough of a safeguard to in the even of similar boot loops?
Any chance you know how to get it in diag mode? I need to connect it to DFS but can't without diag. Thanks for your help!
DrPhant0m said:
I've got a few of these that are bootlooping. They show the LG logo, and then TracPhone Wireless splash screen infinitely in a loop.
Two questions.
1 - Is there any way to recover them? I'm hoping for some sort of a dev tool that I could flash a stock image or something (like Odin is for Samsung phones)
2- When these phones started bootlooping, I installed TWRP on the other Fuels that I have, thinking that I didn't want it to happen to them. My understanding of the TWRP that's installed from TWRP manager doesn't flash a modified boot image, so you can't enter TWRP from a powered off (or in my case, bootlooping) phone. Is that correct? I flashed a custom boot image from elsewhere that allows me to tap vol up at the LG logo to boot to TWRP. Any idea if this is enough of a safeguard to in the even of similar boot loops?
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My apologies for the delayed response. I have a lot going on in life.
As for recovering them, use the device you have closest to stock to make a backup. Do this before you attach your account or put any thing in to it after a "fresh wipe". To the best of my knowledge there isnt a tool like odin available, i could be wrong though. You can push a back up to the looping devices via adb. in order to do this you must have previously enabled usb debugging. The instructions are available on the web, i my self dont know how to do this. If you can establish an adb connection im sure you can command it to boot into twrp. For setup and testing use one of the devices that doesnt have a problem to establish adb. There is a little info on another thread i created about investigating the boot process the link is in my signature for the defy. Please be patient with me as i have two jobs and a single father, im not a hacker or developer. just a normal guy that is fascinated by my little robot willing to learn any thing. now that I know this thread is becoming active Ill monitor a little closer. Also if there is any thing i can help with ill be glad to do so. Im wanting to get a second fuel just for dev and learning purposes.
Recovery
Is there a way to access recovery on the lg fuel? I am stuck in a boot loop because I disabled the home screen service as well as other things that I did not pay attention to. I do not have a custom recovery installed.
I've never been able to boot to recovery by way of button press. Seems like there's a way to get into boot loader mode though. Just can't remember off the top of my head, I'm at work now and don't have the fuel with me. I'll see what I can figure out in a few hours when I get home. In the mean time you can try button combos upon boot to include the home button. If we can get ADB talking to it there's a chance I can send you copies of the files needed. Give me more details of what you have done just before the boot looping.
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I bought the optimus fuel a few months ago and i've been using it primarily for a music player/run keeping devices during my jogs. I turned off mobile data and i've noticed that i still see signal bars on the top notification area - does this mean that the radios are still on?
I was wondering if there was some way to completely disable the cellular radios so that i could conserve battery life inbetween days where I don't run?
Thanks!
This is a pretty cool app....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.latedroid.juicedefender
Airplane mode and then turn WiFi back on does the trick. "Radios off" = ton more juice
Has anyone found out anything else for this little phone? I have the LG Optimus Fuel. Had it for a few months now. I rooted it as soon as I got it and uninstalled a few system apps like the LG keyboard, the default SMS app and Chrome along with 2 or 3 other Google apps. It's still running fine.
I installed TWRP recovery and a custom boot image so I could boot into recovery by pressing the up volume button. Works great. I made a full system backup and saved it to my external SD card and saved it to my Debian laptop.
Right now I'm just looking for a custom ROM for this little phone but can't find one. I'd love to get Cyanogenmod on this phone but there are none. I'd port it myself but I'm not able to at the moment.
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*ROOT*
These are the instructions I followed to root.
http://www.androidarea51.com/all-things-root/working-root-for-lg-optimus-fuel-woot/
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I'll expand on the above link because no one can view all of the info in that thread w/o registering for that site [PITA].
Load towelroot (www.towelroot.com). Upon running towelroot, press "welcome to towelroot v3" 3-times (quickly). Change 1337 0 1 0 4 0 to 1337 0 0 0 4 0 (change only the ONE to a ZERO), click "make it ra1n" and you're rooted. :good:
This was verified on an L34C running Android 4.4, Kernel 3.4.0+, build KRT16S.L34CV10c, Sw ver L34CV10c.
YMMV; IANAL
My apologies for the inconvenience, I was unaware for the need to register.
What I would like to do with the L34C is find a ROM with all the phone functionality removed, and few to no Google Apps (let me just add the ones I need). I am not planning on using it as a phone (I still have my old Casio flip-phone, need nothing else). My intention was to experiment with creating a PalmPDA "replacement", something small to carry around for addresses, notes/memos, calendar (you know, the stuff you used to do on PalmOS), and in addition figure out how to do record-level synchronization **locally** (as in I don't need to send my data to some dirt-floor shack in Bangalore just to have it sent back to a device 2 feet away from my computer). Additionally, would line to use it as a basic portable media player. Essentially, trying to re-create the Palm LifeDrive on Android.
To my knowledge there are no roms available for this device. Your best bet in my opinion is to remove apps 1 by 1 after rooting. Google each and find out what the risk and severity of removing them are. I have donated my device to a less fortunate fellow employee. So as of now I'm unable to help with testing. This method is what I do for all of my devices until I'm finally happy with its performance and functionality. Think of Android as the swiss army knife of the computer world, you can do just about any thing with it, you just gotta figure out what tools are useful to you and the ones you can do with out, then you gotta ask Google witch ones Android can function with out. I hope you find what your looking for in the little robot, its a really neat world inside there!
I hate to bump an old thread but, I also don't it necessary to start a new one, at least not yet anyway but, I too am looking for a way to flash stock ROM. I have LG34Cs to use as a reference..
Where is the link to exposed framework at for this phone?
All official twrp 3 images are broken on official site. Last good working was 2.8.7.0.
Here is working twrp 3.1.1 if anyone interested:
Code:
mega.nz/#!I0lhAYAY!fRbQtQjYFI2kiJOD0FSEBPnBJm0JZxpiBaw52kyOfQE
majexuj said:
All official twrp 3 images are broken on official site. Last good working was 2.8.7.0.]
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What does broken mean in detail? Do I risk to brick my L34C when I flash official twrp 3 images?
Mac23 said:
What does broken mean in detail? Do I risk to brick my L34C when I flash official twrp 3 images?
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Broken as in doesn't boot into recovery. The phone will still boot into android, assuming you have a working system, and within android with root you can flash a working recovery image over a broken flash with the dd command on the twrp device info page (twrp.me/lg/lgoptimusfuel.html). So no real risk of brick, just possible inconvenience that might require a battery pull.
I built twrp 3.2.1 with same sources but I have not tested it since my battery seems to have completely died and the phone won't boot with usb power alone.
Here is link anyway in case anyone is interested:
Code:
mega.nz/#!ssExSY7S!_B3FcAmclzRwCKTX461Tl_QhpdwwK0tmvhL-6zkKLRw
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I recently rooted my Lg G stylo (Metro). I was messing around with the Clockwork Mod Recovery. Long story short, I had to reboot into recovery but I keep getting a "Secure Booting Error" "Error code 1003". It keeps restarting over and over again and the same message keeps popping up. The screen doesn't pass the logo, it just shuts down after the error message shows up. repeat
There is no way to access the homescreen or anything. I trying to factory reset by holding the VOLUME DOWN + POWER KEY. It works. I get a menu that says Perform a factory reset , [Yes/NO]. When i click yes, the reset begins but after a while it shuts down and continues to repeat the same message. "Secure booting Error". "Error Code 1003". I have also been able to acces download mode where the screen would say firmware update/Usb. But idk what to do after that. Im pretty sure its not bricked since it still turns on.
Did you unlock the bootloader before you rooted or did you use one-click rooting apps to root your phone?
I have the same problem
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Did you unlock the bootloader before you rooted or did you use one-click rooting apps to root your phone?
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The way mine happend is I tried installing twrp image with flashify and I know I installed it under the wrong one I clicked in the option above recovery anyways now I'm stuck on that.... So please help my warranty is over don't want to get a new phone.
Did figure how to recover phone?
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The way mine happend is I tried installing twrp image with flashify and I know I installed it under the wrong one I clicked in the option above recovery anyways now I'm stuck on that.... So please help my warranty is over don't want to get a new phone.
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i have the same problem
As a new owner of an LG G Stylo MS631 (the Metro PCS model) I had the same issue just yesterday when working with GameTheory's Katana ROM and he pointed out that when the Secure Booting Error Code 1003 shows up it's because you have to go into the Developer Options (tap the build version 7 times under Settings - About phone - Software Info, back out two steps and then find the new setting just above About phone) and check the box next to "Enable OEM unlock" - this doesn't unlock the bootloader but it does allow you to use tools like TWRP without hassles or some of the reboot to recovery apps.
If you're getting the error and you can't get past it in any respect, you're going to need to flash the factory KDZ to get it truly useful again. That's what I ended up doing because there simply was no other way to get recovery or anything else working.
Flash the KDZ back to pure stock, go into the Developer Options and enable that option (Enable OEM unlock) and then go about rooting/flashing TWRP/etc.
Good luck...
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br0adband said:
As a new owner of an LG G Stylo MS631 (the Metro PCS model) I had the same issue just yesterday when working with GameTheory's Katana ROM and he pointed out that when the Secure Booting Error Code 1003 shows up it's because you have to go into the Developer Options (tap the build version 7 times under Settings - About phone - Software Info, back out two steps and then find the new setting just above About phone) and check the box next to "Enable OEM unlock" - this doesn't unlock the bootloader but it does allow you to use tools like TWRP without hassles or some of the reboot to recovery apps.
If you're getting the error and you can't get past it in any respect, you're going to need to flash the factory KDZ to get it truly useful again. That's what I ended up doing because there simply was no other way to get recovery or anything else working.
Flash the KDZ back to pure stock, go into the Developer Options and enable that option (Enable OEM unlock) and then go about rooting/flashing TWRP/etc.
Good luck...
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Thanks. I finally fixed it thanks to this!!!!!
how do I flash the kdz back to pure stock if I can't get past the error message? Please help, thank you!
T mobile kdz file ?
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how do I flash the kdz back to pure stock if I can't get past the error message? Please help, thank you!
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Did you get a answer? Also where can I find the kdz file?
Hello, I just soft brick my MS631 this morning. I had the phone rooted perfectly fine withthe katana ROM. Then, I stupidly use the reboot recovery option that is baked into the ROM withough developer options enabled and OEM chec (I forgot). Now, I get the looping Secure Booting Error 1003. If, I do the factory reset step (hold power and vol down) I get to the factory reset options, but when I select YES, it'll go through the loop again. HELP please, as I A) cant afford another phone right now and B) don't want to go back using my Windows 640 LTE phone with MetroPCS.
botbro86 said:
Hello, I just soft brick my MS631 this morning. I had the phone rooted perfectly fine withthe katana ROM. Then, I stupidly use the reboot recovery option that is baked into the ROM withough developer options enabled and OEM chec (I forgot). Now, I get the looping Secure Booting Error 1003. If, I do the factory reset step (hold power and vol down) I get to the factory reset options, but when I select YES, it'll go through the loop again. HELP please, as I A) cant afford another phone right now and B) don't want to go back using my Windows 640 LTE phone with MetroPCS.
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I did a similar thing. Go to HERE and follow GameTheory's unbrick guide. If you have problems downloading the KDZ like I did, then try getting it HERE
I actually did GT steps right after this post. Im now back on Katana and learned from my mistakes lol
I accidentally used king root without developer mode enabled
I also bricked my phone to the point of it being unusable. I am running on boost mobile and I am using android marshmallow 6.0. My phone said it was rooted after using the 1 Click root app and I went to start it and it now says 'security ERROR MODDED 1003'. I am stressed out at this point and I have reset it via developer menu about 3 times to no avail. I am familiar with rooting and roms but I'm not really used to using code. I'm stock everything and I am running on Boost mobile. If anyone can find a boost rom for me to use it may be possible to put my phone in download mode. I do have an sd card if it is needed to load a zip on. Please help me get my phone booted again! I believe a sprint KDZ may work but I can not find one for download anywhere. Thanks !
This may happened to me too. I am on the Boost version as well. I used the king root app to root the phone then I tried to install the adaway app. When the app told me to reboot the phone, I clicked okay but I hit the secure bootloop. I didn't even try to install a recovery. How do I fix this?!?!?!
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Micgizel said:
I also bricked my phone to the point of it being unusable. I am running on boost mobile and I am using android marshmallow 6.0. My phone said it was rooted after using the 1 Click root app and I went to start it and it now says 'security ERROR MODDED 1003'. I am stressed out at this point and I have reset it via developer menu about 3 times to no avail. I am familiar with rooting and roms but I'm not really used to using code. I'm stock everything and I am running on Boost mobile. If anyone can find a boost rom for me to use it may be possible to put my phone in download mode. I do have an sd card if it is needed to load a zip on. Please help me get my phone booted again! I believe a sprint KDZ may work but I can not find one for download anywhere. Thanks !
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This may happened to me too. I am on the Boost version as well. I used the king root app to root the phone then I tried to install the adaway app. When the app told me to reboot the phone, I clicked okay but I hit the secure bootloop. I didn't even try to install a recovery.
What if you cant get the phone to do anything outside of the boot loop?
br0adband said:
As a new owner of an LG G Stylo MS631 (the Metro PCS model) I had the same issue just yesterday when working with GameTheory's Katana ROM and he pointed out that when the Secure Booting Error Code 1003 shows up it's because you have to go into the Developer Options (tap the build version 7 times under Settings - About phone - Software Info, back out two steps and then find the new setting just above About phone) and check the box next to "Enable OEM unlock" - this doesn't unlock the bootloader but it does allow you to use tools like TWRP without hassles or some of the reboot to recovery apps.
If you're getting the error and you can't get past it in any respect, you're going to need to flash the factory KDZ to get it truly useful again. That's what I ended up doing because there simply was no other way to get recovery or anything else working.
Flash the KDZ back to pure stock, go into the Developer Options and enable that option (Enable OEM unlock) and then go about rooting/flashing TWRP/etc.
Good luck...
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i have tried holding down the volume down button and the power button at the same time but it doesnt do anything.. it makes the error code disappear for a split second and then it just comes back, it doesnt go into a normal boot option.. it doesnt go into a recovery mode of any kind to download anything to it.. can you help?
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i have tried holding down the volume down button and the power button at the same time but it doesnt do anything.. it makes the error code disappear for a split second and then it just comes back, it doesnt go into a normal boot option.. it doesnt go into a recovery mode of any kind to download anything to it.. can you help?
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I wish I could offer some help but I haven't owned an LG Stylo since I made that post - I literally sold that one the following day. Hopefully someone else might be able to provide some assistance.
Good luck...
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I wish I could offer some help but I haven't owned an LG Stylo since I made that post - I literally sold that one the following day. Hopefully someone else might be able to provide some assistance.
Good luck...
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Thank you so much for responding to me even though you couldnt help. . i appreciate that..
is there a way to fix it
arbyn said:
I did a similar thing. Go to HERE and follow GameTheory's unbrick guide. If you have problems downloading the KDZ like I did, then try getting it HERE
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Sorry for the bump on this thread. I followed the unbrick guide mentioned here, and all seems like a GO... except a lost service. Screen Lock says "No Service", but I am receiving text messages from contacts.
lg ls770 (boost)
Lg stylo ls770 boost
My stylo is showing the same error 1003 and on bootloop. Can someone help me figure out where to go to get the fIles to restore it back to stock.
PM or email me if you can help TIA
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the issue im running into using the tutorial to flash the metro kdz is it says it got disconnected from the server. any ideas?
I rooted my Tmobile LG k330 using kingroot and then unistalled it and replaced it with superuser. A couple weeks after, my camera stopped working and I couldnt even access my gallery at first. Wait.. It gets better. My sms starts continually alerting me that it has stopped and I had to use titanium pro to freeze the app so it would stop flashing . Eventually I uninstalled it and installed a non stock version from the playstore. All well and good but I have tried every trick out there on how to get my camera to start working again but every technique out there never worked for me. First off, superuser stops working and says that I have no bootlaoder on my mobile and the site it sends me to is of no use and is confusing to figure out how I lost booloader in the first place. Back to my camera.. So it says that it is unable to work even with other playstore camera apps bc another app was using camera but no matter what forum advice out there tells me to do to find out what maliscious app could be the culprit and even through process of elemination tactics using safety mode I cant locate the real issue. My software update wont update. It goes to restart and as its almost half way through installing it reads error and freezes so that I cant even do a hard reset. Im at the end of my ropes and dont know what to do. No factory reset bc of uninstalled stock with no back up. Cant I somehow reinstall stock apps from lollipop through a particular site? I would would wipe everything on my mobile just to return it to its original function. Is there a way to flash an LG Software system with the same original bootloader and stock apps thatI originally had on my phone
Hello, Damian0402.
I do not know what to say in regards to the camera / SMS suddenly not functioning. I'd assume that means you tampered with them or perhaps something else you installed tampered with them at some point (although that's moot at this point and really no sense in discussing it, unless it happens again).
Flashing the phone to factory stock:
I'd suggest you visit this link, download the image for your phone ("K330" f / h / i / j / k / L -- Which?): https://mega.nz/#F!sdwRDLbZ!yPOiRPv5QJS_9I4hzL4ptQ!YBRwWazA
You need to look up exactly what K330 image you need to flash with. I use MetroPCS and is listed as "m" in the software under "About" in my phone, but I actually run the "MS330 10i" shown in that website. Try Googling everything about your device.
Tool to use:
I can not say beyond a doubt that this will function with a T-Mobile version, but I have no reason to doubt it!
You can use the "LG UP" software to flash the stock ROM firmware (found at that link; The KDZ file is ~1GB or more).
You'll want to download the Lab v1.10 version of LG UP: https://www.mylgphones.com/download-lg-up-software
On the right panel, you'll see "LG USB drivers" hyperlink. This'll ensure you have the proper drivers.
Initiating "download mode":
Power down your device completely. Press and hold the "VOLUME UP" key; While holding the VOLUME UP KEY: Insert the USB cable (it should already be attached to the PC).
The phone will automatically power on and the "DOWNLOAD MODE" image should appear, nearly instantly. After this appears: Release the VOLUME UP key.
You should be able to place the phone down and run the LG UP software. You need to select "UPGRADE" (not "refurbished"), then locate the KDZ file (bottom right corner of the program is a vertical "3-dot" image; Used to navigate to your *.kdz file).
Merely hit "START" and wait about ~300s (~5m). The phone will reboot itself. You can exit the program at this point by pressing "Exit."
That's all.
Regarding Kingroot / Kingoroot:
I'm not entirely sure I trust those "one-click-root" programs. There's nothing harmful about them, however: You should be informed that you can root your own phone WITHOUT those programs!
Tools you'll need and use:
TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project)
SuperSU (SuperUser; The same type program Kingroot/KingOroot install)
ADB (Android Debug-bridge -- Which Kingroot uses remotely I suspect)
This is a thread I wrote last night; I use the MetroPCS variant, but the steps are identical: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k7/how-to/guide-lg-k7-ms330-concise-tutorial-t3722050
You should be able to use the TWRP listed in the forum post (LG K7 (M1)). You might want to NOT erase/flash recovery partition first. Just live-boot it. If it works: Great! Decide if you want to flash it.
I hope this solves your issues! Also: TWRP / ADB can be used to create a FULL backup directly on your PC without using the phone's internal memory or external memory at all. Which is awesome if you have an 8GB (uncompressed) backup file to make.
My two cents: Rooting the phone yourself with ADB/TWRP/SuperSU is a very fun, interactive and easy process!