http://www.androidbeat.com/2015/06/lg-launches-bootloader-unlock-tool-supports-g4/
So, they are releasing a bootloader unlocker for the G4 for right now. Let's hope they do it for the G3 as well? I'm sure they're only doing it for the G4 because it's the newest phone, so they're probably hoping to lure people off of their G3s to the new G4.
Farg that!
Oh well, for me right now, it's not that big of a deal. We do have bumping (for now), and as it is, right now I'm not bumped and I'm not rooted. First time in a long time that I haven't done that.
But, once the support for the G3 dwindles to nothing, it would be nice to have an officially unlocked bootloader as opposed to "bumping". Makes like easier if you ask me as far as rooting, flashing new ROMs (plus no longer would need "bumped" ROMs which are specific to the model you are on), etc.
I am still on bumped rooted debloated stock KitKat. The release of a boot loader unlock for the G4 does make it a more attractive device, for me, and LG a company I would consider buying from again. I do hope it comes to the G3 as well, soon, though our early devs did get around it.
I despise Verizon for a lot of reasons, though, the Lollipop update being a big one. I don't imagine they will ever allow LG to release a boot loader unlocked for the VS985.
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I just ordered my G4, and will have it on Friday. I see the Bootloader unlock tool only lists the European model, but hopefully it will work on my Verizon G4. :fingers-crossed:
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I just ordered my G4, and will have it on Friday. I see the Bootloader unlock tool only lists the European model, but hopefully it will work on my Verizon G4. :fingers-crossed:
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hopefully it can, but doubtful. there was a similar manufacturer tool for my last moto, and it only worked on the non us models.
we had a hack for ours though
Knowing verizon history of locked bootloader there is very little chance this will work. Maybe the 1st version of the Verizon software will have some kind of loophole in it to make it work but highly unlikely.
Either way I'm glad the Verizon g3 had twrp so I'm running cm 12.1
I'd be more happy if Verizon just released a lollipop ROM that actually worked without all the bug.
The unlock tool asks for the IMIE ... so that means when you type that in it will see the region of the phone and stop there...I did the pre order through bestbuy and got a blue one. Pretty sweet phone.
I was reading a few things on LG's website and caution must be taken.
This is non-reversable. You cannot go back to a locked state. It must blow an eFuse or something, which is how I unlocked my Droid RAZR HD.
Once unlocked, DRM is no longer available. This can affect things such as streaming content from a provider that checks for the presence of DRM and will refuse to stream if it's not present. Not sure which streaming services this could affect, but it could and probably will prevent you from ever being able to stream from those services again, once they are identified.
Just a few things I read that made me reconsider this. So, bumping right now is the best bet and hopefully, that will continue to be possible when the next OTA comes out that should hopefully fix the WiFi sync issue. Of course, rooting is the other option to fix that, but I'm holding off on that until after the OTA comes out to see if that OTA is still rootable. If not, then I'll probably root and flash the fix for the WiFi sync bug as I'm pretty happy with the stock image. I really don't have a compelling reason for me to flash to a custom ROM, which I did on all my other phones. For me, the stock G3 is just fine and works great. I'm sure once the G3 no longer gets updated, I'll eventually either move to a new phone, or else, I'll start bumping and flashing custom ROMs to get me other features that aren't possible with the stock image.
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I bought a Samsung Galaxy Note II and enjoyed it for 20 days before I saw it auto-updating and I stopped it mid-stream. Then I let it (where it still remains) in Airplane mode.
I learned since that if the update from auto-update is done, 4.3's bootloader is no longer available and it can no longer be restored to 4.1.2.
I am learning terms and procedures to the best of my novice abilities, but I am still confused on how and IF I can keep my 'download-in-progess' GNII that is still 4.1.2 at 4.1.2.
Verizon and Samsung say absolutely not as you probably know and that it would be a forced installation and factory reset now or afterwards = 4.3.
SO , my question is:
is there a master link for this procedure (and a best ROM?!)
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Also do all procedures to accomplish my goal of not updating to 4.3 involve rooting that would void the warranty as FAQ#19 states (? Or is there a non-rooting method?
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To stop the update you need to freeze an app called SDM 1.0. You will need to be rooted to do that. I guess you need to decide what direction you want to go in. If you want to unlock and flash roms then you need to do that now, before it updates. If you don't want to do that you can update and stay stock. Just be aware that if you update to 4.3 there is no going back. You can root 4.3 but you cannot unlock the bootloader.
Thank you. I see that xda's FAQ #19 says:
"Q19: Can Verizon scan my phone to see if it is rooted?
There are security features on the VZW servers that can block rooted phones from access. Know that when calling Customer Service, they can actively search your phone and see what version of Android Software you are running."
SO: Question>>> Does it not make sense to root since Verizon might actively search phone and shut me out since I did not do their forced installation?
Perhaps the answer is at best "maybe" since there are members here for sure that have rooted this and not been cut off by Big Red Verizon?
Thank you for the reply. I will look up the info. on that 1.0 program. I will prefer being rooted when I find the proper process (here is superior than youtube vids)
but the possibility of Verizon blocking phone if they can legally makes it illogical to purse rooting, unless I am missing something.
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"Q19: Can Verizon scan my phone to see if it is rooted?
There are security features on the VZW servers that can block rooted phones from access. Know that when calling Customer Service, they can actively search your phone and see what version of Android Software you are running."
SO: Question>>> Does it not make sense to root since Verizon might actively search phone and shut me out since I did not do their forced installation?
Perhaps the answer is at best "maybe" since there are members here for sure that have rooted this and not been cut off by Big Red Verizon?
Thank you for the reply. I will look up the info. on that 1.0 program. I will prefer being rooted when I find the proper process (here is superior than youtube vids)
but the possibility of Verizon blocking phone if they can legally makes it illogical to purse rooting, unless I am missing something.
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That is false. Verizon customer service cannot scan your phone. They do not know if you are rooted. Even if they did, they are not going to cancel your service. They want your monthly payment. If all of us on here have rooted several phones and still have service, don't you think that info you found is false? And if you do believe it to be true, why worry about taking the 4.3 OTA?
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wherewasNORAD? said:
I bought a Samsung Galaxy Note II and enjoyed it for 20 days before I saw it auto-updating and I stopped it mid-stream. Then I let it (where it still remains) in Airplane mode.
I learned since that if the update from auto-update is done, 4.3's bootloader is no longer available and it can no longer be restored to 4.1.2.
I am learning terms and procedures to the best of my novice abilities, but I am still confused on how and IF I can keep my 'download-in-progess' GNII that is still 4.1.2 at 4.1.2.
Verizon and Samsung say absolutely not as you probably know and that it would be a forced installation and factory reset now or afterwards = 4.3.
SO , my question is:
is there a master link for this procedure (and a best ROM?!)
&
Also do all procedures to accomplish my goal of not updating to 4.3 involve rooting that would void the warranty as FAQ#19 states (? Or is there a non-rooting method?
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If you really think that you will want to root your device eventually then now is the time to do it so you can update when you would like to. Adam Outlet has a step by step method that sounds scaryer than it is, just read throughly and you'll be fine. Good luck in which ever way you decide. :thumbup:
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To stop the update you need to freeze an app called SDM 1.0. You will need to be rooted to do that. I guess you need to decide what direction you want to go in. If you want to unlock and flash roms then you need to do that now, before it updates. If you don't want to do that you can update and stay stock. Just be aware that if you update to 4.3 there is no going back. You can root 4.3 but you cannot unlock the bootloader.
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This was what I was looking for for a while now. Thanks for answering my question.
There may be thread out there I've not seen but does anyone know when AT&T plans to re-release an update for this phone? Long overdue
They are skipping 4.4.3 and going straight to 4.4.4 which, from my understanding is in test right now.
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They are always over due... Drives me nuts. Now we're hearing about lolipop coming and were still hoping for 4.4.4. Pretty sure they are the worst when it comes to updates. Were always last.
Well would you rather have a s5 without an unlockable bootloader,but gets official updates or HTC who make the devices bootloader unlockable, but get updates later ?
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Well would you rather have a s5 without an unlockable bootloader,but gets official updates or HTC who make the devices bootloader unlockable, but get updates later ?
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Actually, Samsung is just now rolling out 4.4.4 as well. And Verizon and T-Mobile started rolling out 4.4.4 for the M8 yesterday, so its not HTC.
Yes, AT&T is always last. Although with the M8, they've been better about lagging the other carriers on updates. Instead of being 3 or more months later (as on some past devices), updates for the M8 have been within a couple weeks (although yes, the 4.4.3 update was botched and pulled). So lets hope the update is rolling out soon!
I've never received any kind of official update partially because I've always rooted my phone as soon as I got it. I can understand why people are so ready for these updates though. It'll come when it comes. I think earlier I didn't finish my train of thought. Samsung devices love locking the bootloader ( take for instance the s5. I still think its not unlocked yet); however, its seemed like samsung get their updates quicker. Maybe I'm right,maybe I'm wrong..While on the other hand HTC ship their phones with unlockable bootloaders, but updates don't come as quick...but as redpoint did point out. It's not always the manufactures that stall the update progress.
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I've never received any kind of official update partially because I've always rooted my phone as soon as I got it. I can understand why people are so ready for these updates though. It'll come when it comes. I think earlier I didn't finish my train of thought. Samsung devices love locking the bootloader ( take for instance the s5. I still think its not unlocked yet); however, its seemed like samsung get their updates quicker. Maybe I'm right,maybe I'm wrong..While on the other hand HTC ship their phones with unlockable bootloaders, but updates don't come as quick...but as redpoint did point out. It's not always the manufactures that stall the update progress.
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Samsung gets fast updates ? Lol
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I cannot even find any information on this device let alone a root method. Apparently from my searches methods for the zenphone may work but im not sure if I want to risk bricking this device, but verizon would just replace it anyway. I guess its fairly new? It came with MM and already has an OTA which i keep putting off while I am going to try out various methods to get this one rooted and unleashed since one verizon store essentially scammed me over my new s7 edge so another store refunded everything for me. Now I got this 4g tablet I want to fasten in my car and it would be nice to root or unlock and put some custom vehicle firmware on it or something like that.
I have the same issue with my new Zenpad 3 8.0 . KingRoot and some other rooting apps didn't work for me.
At least someone finally replies.... I am still stuck trying to root this thing. I've tried nearly everything to no success. Even the temporary cwm wouldn't work for me
Same here buddy. Why did ASUS remove such features as App to SD and multi user support?
Anyone found anything? I have the tablet too...
Well damn this sux, Verizon stuck me with another unrootable device, at least I can say I got my pixel in time to unlock the bootloader and route it but not much activity for it since decided to lock them down. I thought I learned with my G4 that's why I got the pixel got home just to find out they're going to be locked down too lol Oh God how I loath Verizon
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Well damn this sux, Verizon stuck me with another unrootable device, at least I can say I got my pixel in time to unlock the bootloader and route it but not much activity for it since decided to lock them down. I thought I learned with my G4 that's why I got the pixel got home just to find out they're going to be locked down too lol Oh God how I loath Verizon
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I hear ya. I have this tablet too: Asus Verizon Zenpad Z8 ZT581KL with V.3.4.23. Despite my best efforts, the damn system update notification keeps coming up telling me to update to Android 7--which I DO NOT want to do since doing that very well could kill any small hope I have on rooting the device. Since this is a Verizon branded tablet, they made an agreement with Asus to lock it down like Gitmo, so any official bootloader unlocker will not work with Verizon. Maybe one day when Verizon get's their head out of their ass and understands that people have the right to screw with their phones, they will allow unlocking options--though I doubt it.
This would be a great little tablet, if Verizon gave us more control over it--Jesus Christ, you're still getting $$ from me on your non-unlimited data. Bunch of ****-tards---I used to work for them back in the day at one of their corporate locations in Folsom, CA. Sadly, I think it's that prison mentality (Folsom Prison) that must have been carried in the air a few miles to the Verizon offices there. That was WDTS (Wireless Data Tech Support)....I was there right when EVDO just came out/expanding (Before Iphones...closest thing would have been a BES-Enabled Blackberry, or a fancy PDA)--oh those were the days...
There are rooting options available if you understand Chinese--but even its for older software versions 3.3.x, etc, and from what I can understand, the flash might actually take (hackers take note: if the flash can take..maybe we can piece together a flash with proper rooted versions)...but since this is a Sim/LTE tablet by doing that it will screw up the radio (Cellular) and recovery partitions. But maybe something round-about could be done that does that, then reflashes modified signed firmware to root it--I dunno.
My google-fu is pretty good and I came across some cached, or snippet that said SRSroot might root 6.0.1 on the ZT581KL, but not sure now legit it is.
Unless more people get this tablet/devs play with it, I don't think we will get root/bootloader/recovery anytime soon. I wish I lived in a country that allowed multiple wifes, because I would do a bounty for root on this devices and give away one of my wives for payment.
I used the tablet mostly for navigation, but I want root/twrp for backup purposes, if I need to wipe the device crossing the border since police now wanting to look at peoples phones/tablets. I love using Waze since I'll be driving down the road with a FAT blunt smoking away, so it's good to know if cops are around.
Zenpad z8 running on Fi
I also have this pad. I bought it from Verizon because it's USB-C and I loathe micro USB and even more so because the helpful sales guy at Verizon let me try my Google Fi data only sim...and sure enough it works awesome after setting h2g2 as the apn. Would love to root it though I hate how I can only have one user account on this for now.
Kind of off-topic, but I can't find any clear answer to my question about the Z8 and Z8s. I'm considering buying one, but I do not want a data-plan. Do these tablets work without a SIM in them, or will I be stuck at a home screen that says "Insert SIM..."?
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Kind of off-topic, but I can't find any clear answer to my question about the Z8 and Z8s. I'm considering buying one, but I do not want a data-plan. Do these tablets work without a SIM in them, or will I be stuck at a home screen that says "Insert SIM..."?
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Of course you can use it without a SIM.
I just ordered this tablet. I'm sad I can't root it, but I mainly use root for adblocking. I will have to use DNS66 or BlockThis instead.
This method doesn't work?
https://neopodapsi.com/how-to-root-asus-zenpad-z8/
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This method doesn't work?
Nope, just a scam to fill out never ending surveys
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Zenpad P008 Verizon root - no luck
I just tried One Click Root and that didn't work either. Upon chatting with support they were stymied by the lack of an 'OEM Override' debug mode setting.
Can anybody help, I'm new at this stuff. Plus I'm teaching myself. I've rooted some devices. Did some firmware jobs, kinda' familiar with Odin. But I've tried everything from KingRoot PC to adb tryna' root this thing (P008). Between this thing and that Knox MDM shizzle. Man!, Anybody got anything on these topics......
Anyone try Magisk?? I also want to root this thing. Cannot get a usb gaming controller to recognize either.
Hey guys, So i got a t-mobile revvl due to an emergency, it has a mtk6738 chip and im trying to root it... can anyone point me to the right place? ive searched and searched but i cant seem to find anything for this chipset on for the MTK65XX.
thanks in advance!
No luck :/
Daisuke1988 said:
Hey guys, So i got a t-mobile revvl due to an emergency, it has a mtk6738 chip and im trying to root it... can anyone point me to the right place? ive searched and searched but i cant seem to find anything for this chipset on for the MTK65XX.
thanks in advance!
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Phone came out around 2 months ago, same phone and same problem. Sorry to inform Root/TWRP won't be available for a while on the phone since it's so new no developer has gotten their hands on it to start developing for it. I predict it'll be faster than most new phones because it's exclusive to T-Mobile. It would take much longer if the phone had different variants because of the different carriers, but that's not the case with the revvl so what's left to do is to wait and hope ::fingers-crossed:
Anyone has the stock rom for this device?
it is like this phone doesnt exist. cant find anything. Got this phone in america and it seems impossible to unlock in mexico. do you guys think if a root will be available it will be unlocked for use in mexico? thanks!
I may be able to help with root. I don't have the phone, but if someone is willing to potentially risk their device for the sake of science, let me know.
If this goes the way I think/hope it does (since its a MediaTek), we may be able to get root and recovery in a VERY short time for this. If not, then unfortunately you're out of luck for now. But, if one of you is willing to risk it and try, I'll be more than happy to help you out.
For now though, nobody update their firmware AT ALL. They may release a patch in the future that blocks what I want to do.
UPDATE: I got to play with one at a T-Mobile store. CPU Z says this has a 6755 board, which is commonly available through other phones that have been modified. I'm really getting excited about this... If this goes the way I hope it does, you could be having TWRP and root REALLY soon.
i will be back in germany at on dec.21,if german t-mobile can't unlock it for use in germany I am willing to do anything with it for science..since I will throw this useless piece of technology at the wall anyway
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i will be back in germany at on dec.21,if german t-mobile can't unlock it for use in germany I am willing to do anything with it for science..since I will throw this useless piece of technology at the wall anyway
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Let me know as soon as you have access to a PC with Windows or Linux, which I'm guessing is when you get back to Germany. For now, make sure you DO NOT TAKE ANY SOFTWARE UPDATES AT ALL. You can update apps from the Play Store still, but keep away from all system updates at all costs.
Send me a PM for how I can reach you, when you're ready to work with me. The procedure I'm thinking of will not unlock your phone in terms of network (like using it on other carriers), but if it works you will definitely have TWRP and root access, and MAYBE even a bootloader unlock (for installing custom ROMs).
But in the meantime, I can't stress this enough, AVOID ALL SYSTEM UPDATES. This goes for anyone who may want to root their phone using this method, if this works.
I just bought one to use on a spare phone line - Cyber Monday sale for $48! I'm happy to experiment when it arrives. Maybe the sale price will entice some other developers...
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Let me know as soon as you have access to a PC with Windows or Linux, which I'm guessing is when you get back to Germany. For now, make sure you DO NOT TAKE ANY SOFTWARE UPDATES AT ALL. You can update apps from the Play Store still, but keep away from all system updates at all costs.
Send me a PM for how I can reach you, when you're ready to work with me. The procedure I'm thinking of will not unlock your phone in terms of network (like using it on other carriers), but if it works you will definitely have TWRP and root access, and MAYBE even a bootloader unlock (for installing custom ROMs).
But in the meantime, I can't stress this enough, AVOID ALL SYSTEM UPDATES. This goes for anyone who may want to root their phone using this method, if this works.
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I just bought one to use on a spare phone line - Cyber Monday sale for $48! I'm happy to experiment when it arrives. Maybe the sale price will entice some other developers...
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$48?????? THEY WERE $179 WHERE I WAS!!!!!
For that price I would've bought one myself... But yes, that would be great if you could work with me when it arrives!
I would be willing to help as much as possible with root access as well. If you need any sort of system dump or something let me know I am very much willing to help!
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I would be willing to help as much as possible with root access as well. If you need any sort of system dump or something let me know I am very much willing to help!
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Overall, it doesn't look like we have any of the obstructions I was afraid we were going to have so far. We need to work on a few things before we can get the whole thing done, but as of now, this hack looks like it will be 100% possible to do
UPDATE: We're running into some trouble again. Stuff I may not be able to bypass. I'm not sure if this will be 100% possible now...
Picked up two of these for $48 each on the T-Mobile Cyber Monday deal and got them to waive the shipping, set one up for my Mom and it's a pretty nice phone. I still have the other one sealed in the box, debating whether to keep it or sell it. Root and TWRP would be awesome, hopefully it comes soon.
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Picked up two of these for $48 each on the T-Mobile Cyber Monday deal and got them to waive the shipping, set one up for my Mom and it's a pretty nice phone. I still have the other one sealed in the box, debating whether to keep it or sell it. Root and TWRP would be awesome, hopefully it comes soon.
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A device no one has touched could be beneficial, since that means there's no Google Factory Reset Protection on it (no google account associated with it yet). If you want to use your unused device for some of the tests/methods we're working on, let me know.
Another update on our findings: with the help of @lopestom, I've found out that this device looks to be a 1:1 copy of the Alcatel A30 Fierce, and a distant cousin of the A30 Plus that Amazon once sold as a prime subsidized phone. Despite what SPFT and CPU-Z say, this phone should be running an MT6738 chipset, which uses the same partition layout as the MT6735. I have a completed scatter file for the 6735 from my R1HD days, so if this is the case, knowing where the phone's partitions are should be no problem.
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Another update on our findings: with the help of @lopestom, I've found out that this device looks to be a 1:1 copy of the Alcatel A30 Fierce, and a distant cousin of the A30 Plus that Amazon once sold as a prime subsidized phone. Despite what SPFT and CPU-Z say, this phone should be running an MT6738 chipset, which uses the same partition layout as the MT6735. I have a completed scatter file for the 6735 from my R1HD days, so if this is the case, knowing where the phone's partitions are should be no problem.
My biggest fear is, again, that SPFT is being blocked in the same way that it now is on the R1HD. Besides that, we found out that Google's FRP may prevent us from accessing the developer menu to enable ADB on the phone. Now, I could've sworn I got into the developer menu in a store demo Revvl by mashing the Build Number entry like I would on any other phone, but for some reason the person I'm working with is unable to get to this menu (mashing Build Number does nothing for him). If another Revvl user is reading this, can you please try to enable the Developer Menu and ADB for me? I want to see if this issue is just for him or if it affects everyone.
EDIT: The error given from SPFT with the Revvl VS with the R1HD are completely different errors, so this gives me hope that we can still use SPFT with the Revvl.
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Hey my name is Jakob, i also has a T-Mobile revvl (Alcatel 5049w) and yes my developer options have been enabled without any issues and I'm willing to assist in rooting options if I can help
just tried doing a reboot to bootloader with no luck, it reboots, hangs on the power by angroid then fully boots to stock rom.
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Worked on the Revvl Plus with @oasisfleeting tonight. It's a snapdragon 625 based phone, unlike its mediatek based little brother. This phone actually allows us to go into fastboot mode unlike the normal Revvl though. However, with the exception of fastboot devices (just shows what's connected), no commands actually work. They either all return "..." Or show that no device is connected (when it actually is). Even throwing in the device ID: fastboot -i 0x1ebf oem unlock does nothing.
For the mediatek variant, there is still a very small sliver of hope. For the Plus variant, I'm pretty sure you will never get the bootloader unlocked. Root maybe, but that'll be it.
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Worked on the Revvl Plus with @oasisfleeting tonight. It's a snapdragon 625 based phone, unlike its mediatek based little brother. This phone actually allows us to go into fastboot mode unlike the normal Revvl though. However, with the exception of fastboot devices (just shows what's connected), no commands actually work. They either all return "..." Or show that no device is connected (when it actually is). Even throwing in the device ID: fastboot -i 0x1ebf oem unlock does nothing.
For the mediatek variant, there is still a very small sliver of hope. For the Plus variant, I'm pretty sure you will never get the bootloader unlocked. Root maybe, but that'll be it.
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There are other unlocking commands too. Did you try "fastboot flashing unlock" on the plus
I have also seen bootloader mode renamed before. so try "adb reboot fastboot" to get into fastboot.
I was really lucky to be able to snag a G3 like that. It's for my wife who presently has a basic phone on VzW. I rooted the phone and unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP and did a nandroid backup after I set up all the apps, contacts, etc. that she'll need. Today the SIM arrived from Vz and it wouldn't activate. I had to call the number provided and they were able to get it activated. But, unfortunately, it immediately started to download a software upgrade which I couldn't stop. It's sitting there waiting for me to select install now or
later. My question is, what can I do to make sure I retain root and all the setup I've done on it? Can I erase the download and, if so, where can I find its storage location?
I guess that if you are root you can always remove the Update Center, is the VS985 a good one, I have a D851 but I see there are some VS985 on ebay, just curious if the Verizon ROM is not full of bloatware.
I managed to get out of the TWRP bootloop I eventually wound up in due to stupid stuff I tried to prevent the OTA. I also managed to retain root and the Kitkat OS. I plan to eliminate the Vz and LG bloat by installing Skydragom ROM that I loved on my old G3. I'll do that in a week or so. I currently use an LG US996 Unlocked and rooted but I still love the G3. Mint ones are hard to find and ones with stock 4.4.2 version OS even more difficult - but worth the premium price. Good luck!
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I managed to get out of the TWRP bootloop I eventually wound up in due to stupid stuff I tried to prevent the OTA. I also managed to retain root and the Kitkat OS. I plan to eliminate the Vz and LG bloat by installing Skydragom ROM that I loved on my old G3. I'll do that in a week or so. I currently use an LG US996 Unlocked and rooted but I still love the G3. Mint ones are hard to find and ones with stock 4.4.2 version OS even more difficult - but worth the premium price. Good luck!
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I actually had one that I kept on 4.4.2 but I used it for the first time in a long time, put my SIM card in and it downloaded the software. I just kept ignoring the installation notification. Couple days later My seven-year-old installed it! Now my phone is bricked. Is there no going back to 4.4.2 I guess?
I had a mint G3 up until the other week when I broke the digitizer (not the LCD, just the touchscreen) on a roller coaster (lap bar). I jumped to the LG V30 and am, at this point, kind of happy that I broke my screen. The camera + screen time on the v30 are just mind bogglingly better than the G3 was. Amazing what skipping ahead like 7 generations of phones does for the libido! (G4, G5, G6, G7, V10, V20, V30)