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I just got this new G3 and i update now its 11c is there a root i would really like to root it please help
Could you always flash back to 10b and then root? I took the update a few days ago went back to 10b so my Foxfi works. Just hope I dont have to take the update later. This is what I did.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140
Yes, drop back to 10b, root, then figure out what you want to do. In my case I applied the modem, boot, and system files from 11c, but did not try to apply the ota directly.
I would flash back to 10b. Then root with Stump, Bump it so TWRP recovery will be accessible. Then download Beanstown 11c rom and flash it. You will then be on the latest version without worrying about ota updates breaking root.
Just wait for the developers to release the updates from here on or you will risk losing root and unlocked bootloader.
sadly, after getting a replacement phone, i am in this boat now as well.
loved what stump did for my old one, just need root access for ti and such.
Later on, no telling how much later yet, replacement phones will come with Lollipop preinstalled. At that point there might be no way to root and bump at all, because rolling back to v10b might be blocked.
Point is, if you need access to your phone as if you really owned it yourself, get it now and protect it best you can. Things are changing.
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How did you roll back to 10b? With 11c you can't get the phone into download mode. I tried it and followed the instructions to the t and all I got was a battery charging screen. I'm not a noob.
JCryselZ33 said:
How did you roll back to 10b? With 11c you can't get the phone into download mode. I tried it and followed the instructions to the t and all I got was a battery charging screen. I'm not a noob.
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You have to use the KDZ method. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140
Downgrade From VS98511C to VS98510B (Stock)
ride5000 said:
sadly, after getting a replacement phone, i am in this boat now as well.
loved what stump did for my old one, just need root access for ti and such.
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Hey I accidentally took the update and thought I was outta luck. But I was able to downgrade back to stock then use Stump to root. Go here. Worked great for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140
Once y'all kdz back to 10b flash a 11c rom. There's 2 to choose from. Jasmine and beanstown. I got Jasmine running. Its a beast. I also recommend the sky kernel in the og dev section. Really helps with battery.
Sent from my LG G3.
Correct me if I'm wrong... I thought stump auto installed TWRP? I'm new to Lg... came from an S4..... so I'm not very familiar with downgrading from 11c-10b but I'm slowly figuring it out through multiple forums.... I'm still not sure wth bumping TWRP is though.... I just want to get into CM12 eventually... lol
Edit: N/m I was thinking of BUMP..... damn YouTube videos making me confused at times...
Bump does not install on your phone itself or make any changes to your phone. Stuff like TWRP must be changed slightly by their developers to make them appear signed so they will load - bumpD does that. To the things you are flashing once rooted via Stump or ioRoot or PurpleDrake.
You don't use bumpD yourself, you flash images that have been bumpD.
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The wife wants to update to new phone. Can the verizon LG G3 as of right now 01-25-15, be rooted and bootloader unlocked or is a lost cause being verizon? Thanks for any tips.
kgirlx said:
The wife wants to update to new phone. Can the verizon LG G3 as of right now 01-25-15, be rooted and bootloader unlocked or is a lost cause being verizon? Thanks for any tips.
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You are still good to go. Depending on which firmware it has you might have to downgrade to root and unlock, but there are some pretty good guides on how to do that in this forum.
BladeRunner said:
You are still good to go. Depending on which firmware it has you might have to downgrade to root and unlock, but there are some pretty good guides on how to do that in this forum.
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OK, so I would have to downgrade possibly. I just hate having to go backwards but, if that's what it takes to root and unlock. Would you happen to know which firmware is it that has to go back to root and such. We are both on Galaxy s3, she's wants new, I'm fine with my rooted and unlocked gs3, I actually thought about the n6, but who knows own. THANKS.
kgirlx said:
OK, so I would have to downgrade possibly. I just hate having to go backwards but, if that's what it takes to root and unlock. Would you happen to know which firmware is it that has to go back to root and such. We are both on Galaxy s3, she's wants new, I'm fine with my rooted and unlocked gs3, I actually thought about the n6, but who knows own. THANKS.
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10b is what you want to be on. Once you root that and installed the bumped twrp its easy to flash an updated stock and an updated modem to get back on the latest update.
I got mine back in December and it was still on 10b. I didn't have to downgrade.
I am running 12b right now via Eclipse ROM. Fantastic!
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OK, so I would have to downgrade possibly. I just hate having to go backwards but, if that's what it takes to root and unlock. Would you happen to know which firmware is it that has to go back to root and such. We are both on Galaxy s3, she's wants new, I'm fine with my rooted and unlocked gs3, I actually thought about the n6, but who knows own. THANKS.
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Once you are rooted, you can retain root through the updates. So you can root, update, then install twrp if you like. From there you can backup your stock abd mess around with whatever custom roms you like.
read my post under general and flash tool thread last week w links
its easy, I was in your shoes 2 or 3 weeks ago. read my post under general and the flash tool thread = basically 10 minutes total = If I remember correctly just instal LG drivers onto Windows, open flash tool folder, click and drag 10b file to flash folder, run, Root w stump via hard method when it says phone not ssupported/ use hard crack method or whatever is says (forgot) or ioroot, supersu & twrp via play store apps is easy on LG g3. Save twrp restore state on sd, then use 12b file I linked, I love it! My wife will not get a Samsung next time, this thing is awesome due to less big brother and more friendly focus on hardware vs locking u out. Fyi the screen is not dim in the Sun as reviews always said.
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OK, so I would have to downgrade possibly. I just hate having to go backwards but, if that's what it takes to root and unlock. Would you happen to know which firmware is it that has to go back to root and such. We are both on Galaxy s3, she's wants new, I'm fine with my rooted and unlocked gs3, I actually thought about the n6, but who knows own. THANKS.
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I got mine a week ago and it came with 10b
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So hey guys, my goal is to have a rooted (and TWRP loaded) stock Lollipop device with the GSM service unlocked internationally. I won this phone this week from a contest and here's what I've been able to piece together in the past couple of hours:
-In order to root, I will have to downgrade to the ZV4 firmware. (I don't know which the phone will come preloaded with)
-I should use one of the methods such as StumpRoot
-Install SuperSU as I would with any other device from the Play Store.
-Use the Bump method to install TWRP (unless there's a better one?)
-Flash the ZV8 images manually on the TWRP terminal. (Because I want to preserve root)
-Use the SIM Unlocking method for the ZV8 found in this section of the forum.
I'm basically asking if I'm missing anything or if there's a better way of getting to where I want to be. Thanks!
Downgrading is not mandatory. There is an option to root from stock lollipop. Its in the international g3 forum. U can still downgrade to zv4 and stump if more comfortable. For trwp there is a new apk that will install recovery once root is achieved if u choose to root stock lollipop. Otherwise on zv4 just use bump.
Is it a sprint phone or international version
littleemp said:
So hey guys, my goal is to have a rooted (and TWRP loaded) stock Lollipop device with the GSM service unlocked internationally. I won this phone this week from a contest and here's what I've been able to piece together in the past couple of hours:
-In order to root, I will have to downgrade to the ZV4 firmware. (I don't know which the phone will come preloaded with)
-I should use one of the methods such as StumpRoot
-Install SuperSU as I would with any other device from the Play Store.
-Use the Bump method to install TWRP (unless there's a better one?)
-Flash the ZV8 images manually on the TWRP terminal. (Because I want to preserve root)
-Use the SIM Unlocking method for the ZV8 found in this section of the forum.
I'm basically asking if I'm missing anything or if there's a better way of getting to where I want to be. Thanks!
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no. no thats not the way to go now.
There is a one click method to root and also to install custom rec.(TWRP)
Then theres another way to unlock your sim to be able to pop in any GSM sim.
I am assuming you have the LS990 since you are in the Sprint section of the forum.
Give me a few minutes and i will find all the links to the instructions you need to achieve these things.
DOWNGRADING WILL NOT BE NECESSARY.
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-Root Method (One Click) GO HERE
-One Click Custom Recovery TWRP GO HERE
-Unlock Sim GO HERE
ingoljosh said:
no. no thats not the way to go now.
There is a one click method to root and also to install custom rec.(TWRP)
Then theres another way to unlock your sim to be able to pop in any GSM sim.
I am assuming you have the LS990 since you are in the Sprint section of the forum.
Give me a few minutes and i will find all the links to the instructions you need to achieve these things.
DOWNGRADING WILL NOT BE NECESSARY.
EDIT:
-Root Method (One Click) GO HERE
-One Click Custom Recovery TWRP GO HERE
-Unlock Sim GO HERE
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Oh wow... Alright then, I should update to the latest Ota and just follow your instructions right? And yes, it is the sprint version of the phone (LS990)
littleemp said:
Oh wow... Alright then, I should update to the latest Ota and just follow your instructions right? And yes, it is the sprint version of the phone (LS990)
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Yes Sir! Let me know how it goes. :good:
Roger. I'll probably be receiving the phone in the next few days. Thanks a lot, man!
ingoljosh said:
Yes Sir! Let me know how it goes. :good:
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Just wanted to thank you again. Received my phone and I rooted, installed TWRP, installed BarePop V2, and the GSM unlock that you linked and it has gone without a hitch so far. I've had it for 24 hours now with no signal dropped, so I'm pretty pleased.
littleemp said:
Just wanted to thank you again. Received my phone and I rooted, installed TWRP, installed BarePop V2, and the GSM unlock that you linked and it has gone without a hitch so far. I've had it for 24 hours now with no signal dropped, so I'm pretty pleased.
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Glad everything worked out for you.
Hey everyone,
I was able to root my LG G3 with the help of the XDA forms so I figured maybe someone could help me out here. I am running the STOCK Verizon Rom that came with the phone. I wanted to know if there is a customer kernal I can install to improve battery life and/or if anyone knows the good Tricker Mod settings to set up so the battery life improves, that would be helpful as well.
Thanks for the help everyone.
TheBull50 said:
Hey everyone,
I was able to root my LG G3 with the help of the XDA forms so I figured maybe someone could help me out here. I am running the STOCK Verizon Rom that came with the phone. I wanted to know if there is a customer kernal I can install to improve battery life and/or if anyone knows the good Tricker Mod settings to set up so the battery life improves, that would be helpful as well.
Thanks for the help everyone.
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You will need to install TWRP to install a custom kernel.
I am running Jasmine ROM 8.0 with the Skydragon 4.2 Kernel with great battery life.
Great. Thank you. I was able to install twrp and installed sky dragon
Kernel to my Verizon stock Rom. Seems to be doing just fine ☺
TheBull50 said:
Great. Thank you. I was able to install twrp and installed sky dragon
Kernel to my Verizon stock Rom. Seems to be doing just fine ☺
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Another good one is Gabriel Kernel
TheBull50 said:
Hey everyone,
I was able to root my LG G3 with the help of the XDA forms so I figured maybe someone could help me out here. I am running the STOCK Verizon Rom that came with the phone. I wanted to know if there is a customer kernal I can install to improve battery life and/or if anyone knows the good Tricker Mod settings to set up so the battery life improves, that would be helpful as well.
Thanks for the help everyone.
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Can I ask what method you used to root after 24B update? I have tried a few different methods I found on XDA and all of them just hang at the part where it should push root to the phone. Thanks.
garyj1 said:
Can I ask what method you used to root after 24B update? I have tried a few different methods I found on XDA and all of them just hang at the part where it should push root to the phone. Thanks.
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garyj1 said:
Can I ask what method you used to root after 24B update? I have tried a few different methods I found on XDA and all of them just hang at the part where it should push root to the phone. Thanks.
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Besides using the root method @quadjacks linked to below, just wanted to make sure you know that in order to root 24B, you have to come from a string of at least two OTAs. In other words, if you at any time flashed the 23C KDZ, then after you take the 24B OTA, you won't be able to root the phone, at least that's our experience.
You will be able to root it (not using the one-click but the one @quadjacks links to) if you flash the 12B KDZ, then OTA to 23C, then OTA to 24B.
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roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Besides using the root method @quadjacks linked to below, just wanted to make sure you know that in order to root 24B, you have to come from a string of at least two OTAs. In other words, if you at any time flashed the 23C KDZ, then after you take the 24B OTA, you won't be able to root the phone, at least that's our experience.
You will be able to root it (not using the one-click but the one @quadjacks links to) if you flash the 12B KDZ, then OTA to 23C, then OTA to 24B.
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I flashed the 23C KDZ and then OTA to 24B. Root works fine.
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NBreunig3 said:
I flashed the 23C KDZ and then OTA to 24B. Root works fine.
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For most people who have tried and reported back, including myself several times and with all the root methods I could think of, that didn't work, but a couple of people have reported being able to root after OTAing from 23C.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
For most people who have tried and reported back, including myself several times and with all the root methods I could think of, that didn't work, but a couple of people have reported being able to root after OTAing from 23C.
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There is a 24B KDZ available. I also have used this KDZ and then been able to root.
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NBreunig3 said:
There is a 24B KDZ available. I also have used this KDZ and then been able to root.
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I'm aware of that, too - I posted the link to it, but I haven't had the inclination to flash it and try rooting after. I won't be surprised since the first method I mentioned in the previous message, flashing the 23C KDZ and taking the OTA, then trying to root, didn't work myself and several others that it won't work for me with flashing the 24B KDZ directly, but I'm just speculating. I'm sure I'll attempt it again when I have a need to reset to completely stock unrooted again unless by that time I'm in too much of a hurry to take another new OTA that may come and try to root that first.
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I'm aware of that, too - I posted the link to it, but I haven't had the inclination to flash it and try rooting after. I won't be surprised since the first method I mentioned in the previous message, flashing the 23C KDZ and taking the OTA, then trying to root, didn't work myself and several others that it won't work for me with flashing the 24B KDZ directly, but I'm just speculating. I'm sure I'll attempt it again when I have a need to reset to completely stock unrooted again unless by that time I'm in too much of a hurry to take another new OTA that may come and try to root that first.
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I was able to root after flashing the 24B KDZ. The root.bat did not work (hung on the installing root part). But I was able to do option 2 and manually push the files and install root with one minor change. The first time I ran the Send_Command to push root it hung, I did a ctrl-C on it then ran it again right after and it went through. Then I did the send_command reboot and the phone rebooted and was rooted when it came up. I did this a couple of times and had the same results every time, first send_command would hang and I had to break out of it (ctrl-c) the send_commands after that worked fine. Not sure why that is but that is what worked for me. Just wanted to share in case anyone is having the same problem.
And then after rooting 24B, how to install TWRP??? I tried and got the Security Error message. Help would be appreciated.
sd_N said:
And then after rooting 24B, how to install TWRP??? I tried and got the Security Error message. Help would be appreciated.
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I downloaded version 2.8.7.0 then used adb to install with the instructions from this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-2-8-2-0-t2966129
sd_N said:
And then after rooting 24B, how to install TWRP??? I tried and got the Security Error message. Help would be appreciated.
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Just to present another option, in the Play Store, search for:
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autorec VS985
It'll install TWRP v2.8.6.x and downgrade your bootloader, which you can then update TWRP to the latest from within the "old" version.
garyj1 said:
I downloaded version 2.8.7.0 then used adb to install with the instructions from this thread...
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Need to check if I have the 24B...... and Thanks!!
I spent the greater part of the evening trying to root my LG G3 VS985 unsuccessfully, but I don't recall if it is the 24B. I got it off eBay to upgrade my current RazrHD which is hopelessly underpowered - but it is rooted, and didn't want to lose my unlimited data plan on VZW. Need to mark this thread for all the helpful comments.
The methods of rooting I tried were the One-Click, both the gui and the CLI script with similar results of hanging trying to "see" the device, I tried PurpleDrake, but I think it is for a different LG or android version, and there was one other method that I got from a link either here on XDA or another android forum, but all seemed to have the same problem - once you connect the phone, it initially tries to connect to the device, but never succeeds, just keeps you waiting for the root push to start, but it never does. I was using a Win-7 PC and laptop, switching back and forth to see if I could get one of them to work........ Of course, I have the developer option enabled and turned on the USB debugging. I really like this LG G3 and want to get this thing rooted!!
The other root method I tried was ioroot; I checked my folders. Further reading seems to indicate I may be SOL unless I want to wait for someone to figure it out; oh, yeah, and I tried towelroot as well, but it only tells me my device is not supported........I plan to try one more root method - stumproot, and see if it can bruteforce it. If not, will be a sadder day.......
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Just to present another option, in the Play Store, search for:
Code:
autorec VS985
It'll install TWRP v2.8.6.x and downgrade your bootloader, which you can then update TWRP to the latest from within the "old" version.
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I think AutoRec got me the Security Error. I'll try when I get home. Thanks for ur help.
Ok-Full specs on my LG G3 that I want to root....
Running android 5.0.1
Build: LRX21Y
Software Version: VS985 23C
Went back and looked at some of the info and it can be confusing; some root progs need certain version of android running, on a certain set of builds and proper software versions........ enough to make you want to start drinking...... Going to go back one more time and see what I can do to organize all this disparate info and make some more sense out of it. On the plus side, since I have the 32GB version/model, it has 3GB RAM which I confirmed, and even though I have a ton of junky bloat stuff running that I can't currently stop, the phone is running like a champ.
Doesnt work
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Just to present another option, in the Play Store, search for:
Code:
autorec VS985
It'll install TWRP v2.8.6.x and downgrade your bootloader, which you can then update TWRP to the latest from within the "old" version.
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I can get into twrp.... just cant boot to system. I'm really dont want to have to KDZ back. Thanks
I used autorec to flash twrp on my 24b LP VZW G3. That was successful. Then booted to recovery...made a backup... then flashed twrp 2870 img, then booted recovery... then booted system and it went to LG bootlogo with Security Error message.
I'd really love to get this straightened out if possible. Would appreciate any advice and help.
sd_N said:
I think AutoRec got me the Security Error. I'll try when I get home. Thanks for ur help.
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sd_N said:
I can get into twrp.... just cant boot to system. I'm really dont want to have to KDZ back. Thanks
I used autorec to flash twrp on my 24b LP VZW G3. That was successful. Then booted to recovery...made a backup... then flashed twrp 2870 img, then booted recovery... then booted system and it went to LG bootlogo with Security Error message.
I'd really love to get this straightened out if possible. Would appreciate any advice and help.
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I apologize for the misinformation! I realized earlier after reading what some others had said that in all the testing I had done regarding 24B that I had actually NOT run autorec on 24B, or at least not *just* autorec. To fix your phone, download and flash JasmineROM 8.0. If you felt adventurous, all you really need out of the JasmineROM 8.0 zip is the bootloader (aboot.img) and possibly the kernel (boot.img) too. The changes to the bootloader and possibly the kernel too are what get rid of the security error with TWRP installed.
Seems that everything I have been trying to use has been patched and every time I look for an answer online it says something about Cyanogen Mod and I just could use some clearing up on what that is and if I need to have that rom in order to root as opposed to how my phone is by itself on Verizon's 5.1.1. Sorry if I sound like an android nube, I kind of am. Thank you.
ronald12378 said:
Seems that everything I have been trying to use has been patched and every time I look for an answer online it says something about Cyanogen Mod and I just could use some clearing up on what that is and if I need to have that rom in order to root as opposed to how my phone is by itself on Verizon's 5.1.1. Sorry if I sound like an android nube, I kind of am. Thank you.
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Stock can't be rooted, period.
Actually, there is http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/warning-takethe-vs98535b-5-1-1-ota-t3220693 method but it requires several steps. I was able to finally do it. Essentially, I had to flash all the way back to build 10b, then up to 12c, then up to 23c. You don't have to step up twice, you can apparently stumproot at 10b but I opted to update a few times. I then used the all in one toolkit for Verizon http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/verizon-lg-g3-one-toolkit-vs985-root-t3124846
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Actually, there is http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/warning-takethe-vs98535b-5-1-1-ota-t3220693 method but it requires several steps. I was able to finally do it. Essentially, I had to flash all the way back to build 10b, then up to 12c, then up to 23c. You don't have to step up twice, you can apparently stumproot at 10b but I opted to update a few times. I then used the all in one toolkit for Verizon http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/verizon-lg-g3-one-toolkit-vs985-root-t3124846
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either, you are confused, or im missing something.
the toolkit you link (the link is bad btw), clearly states in the op there is no root for 5.11.1 which is 35b.
i also know for fact, that several people tried all known methods without success.
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I should've been more clear. No, there's no root for 35B, but if a person wants to root and has their phone at that version, they can root AFTER they flash back to 10B. I also don't post often, as you can see; I just formatted the links wrong. Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/warning-takethe-vs98535b-5-1-1-ota-t3220693
There's an EDIT II towards the bottom of that OP, with links to the instructions on how to donwgrade.