I hate how AT&T and verizon spend millions of dollars to lock the crap out of their phones. If you are going sell the phones at full retail price then you have no right to put so many restrictions on the phones. I wish someone can go slap these greedy stink executives. You guys already screwing us with ridiculous and nonsense activation fees. All beggers are welcome on this thread. What you guys think how long will it be when the root will be available? Do you think we will ever be able to unlock the bootloader on this phone?
I'd sayyyy... March or April. However, the bounty for a Dev to get this done for the VS990 is up to $2210 at the time of this post, as you might already know.
Dont hold your breath, root is a thing of the past.
So I just saw this, could this be any light to rooting our phone?
http://www.csoonline.com/article/30...ects-most-androids-millions-of-linux-pcs.html
Our Linux Kernel version is 3.10.49, which meets requirements of this zero-day exploit.
Here's a more in-depth of the exploit: http://perception-point.io/2016/01/...f-a-linux-kernel-vulnerability-cve-2016-0728/
i'm looking to upgrade my aging Note2, and so far this is looking like the best option, so I'm hoping there's a root/rom hack soon!
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Dont hold your breath, root is a thing of the past.
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Um where? Root is never going to be a thing of the past.
Verizon LG V10
sonofevil77 said:
Um where? Root is never going to be a thing of the past.
Verizon LG V10
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Hope youre right but I just dont see it. Note 4 on Verizon is still locked and it is getting to be an old phone. Verizon and AT&T have been paid a lot of money to put third party apps on and also to protect their own warranty liabilities so they lock them down religiously. I see root only for serious hackers and they keep it for themselves...
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Hope youre right but I just dont see it. Note 4 on Verizon is still locked and it is getting to be an old phone. Verizon and AT&T have been paid a lot of money to put third party apps on and also to protect their own warranty liabilities so they lock them down religiously. I see root only for serious hackers and they keep it for themselves...
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Oh I thought you meant in general. I agree that it may not happen on Verizon. I use Nexus devices now that they work on Verizon but the last Verizon branded phone I had before these and the v10 was the note 3. That had that boot strap root and all that but I doubt we will see root for our v10. I can't go without a nexus because I need full on access to my device and all the customization that comes with it. Viper4android has become a must for me.
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Oh I thought you meant in general. I agree that it may not happen on Verizon. I use Nexus devices now that they work on Verizon but the last Verizon branded phone I had before these and the v10 was the note 3. That had that boot strap root and all that but I doubt we will see root for our v10. I can't go without a nexus because I need full on access to my device and all the customization that comes with it. Viper4android has become a must for me.
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Viper4Android FX is awesome! I have it on my G3 and its makes my Bluetooth LG Tone Ultra's headphones and streaming to my cars Kenwood stereo so freaking amazing!
V10 really looks much more worth the money as an upgrade for the G3....but only the Tmobile version has root as of now. I was playing with my co-workers Tmobile rooted V10 today.....interesting thing he discovered, the screen is one large screen, not 2 screens as the recovery gets cut off by the front cams....
Sadly, I don't have much hope for the VZW model. Probably just get a G4 since that has root and stick to that phone for a while.
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Oh I thought you meant in general. I agree that it may not happen on Verizon. I use Nexus devices now that they work on Verizon but the last Verizon branded phone I had before these and the v10 was the note 3. That had that boot strap root and all that but I doubt we will see root for our v10. I can't go without a nexus because I need full on access to my device and all the customization that comes with it. Viper4android has become a must for me.
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What? Viper4android is your reason for wanting root? You should check out the v10 with hifi audio.
megalosdog said:
What? Viper4android is your reason for wanting root? You should check out the v10 with hifi audio.
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Don't wok with Bluetooth
Want a bad ass phone? Buy the nexus 6 or 6p. Root it and unlock the damn bootloader and bam you're done! I have the N6, and its from VZW but it will work on any carrier GSM or CDMA, that's why iv had it for over a year. Verizon needs to up there stock and start stocking the 6p! VERIZON can kiss my ass, I'll use my Verizon branded baby shamu with what ever mother ****ing carrier I so choose! Now I feel better. We...us ...people need to raise up and start stirring up some **** and petition Verizon and AT&T to allow the people that's keeping them in business the ****ing opportunity for root and B/L unlock any device we so choose!! Stand up and stop being *****es and raise some hell.
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Want a bad ass phone? Buy the nexus 6 or 6p. Root it and unlock the damn bootloader and bam you're done! I have the N6, and its from VZW but it will work on any carrier GSM or CDMA, that's why iv had it for over a year. Verizon needs to up there stock and start stocking the 6p! VERIZON can kiss my ass, I'll use my Verizon branded baby shamu with what ever mother ****ing carrier I so choose! Now I feel better. We...us ...people need to raise up and start stirring up some **** and petition Verizon and AT&T to allow the people that's keeping them in business the ****ing opportunity for root and B/L unlock any device we so choose!! Stand up and stop being *****es and raise some hell.
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I won't buy a phone until it has root avab. On the note of the Nexus phone no SD Card Slot... Major drawback right there.
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I won't buy a phone until it has root avab. On the note of the Nexus phone no SD Card Slot... Major drawback right there.
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No SD card slot is annoying but not a deal breaker, you could use a dash micro otg,amazon sales them..
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No SD card slot is annoying but not a deal breaker, you could use a dash micro otg,amazon sales them..
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Yea not a deal breaker but I don't see me owning a Nexus because of no SD Card Slot. I don't want to carry around an otg device just to have more space. I have an LG G3 and a LG G4. I will get the V10 if it gets root if not the G3 and G4 are just fine.
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Yea not a deal breaker but I don't see me owning a Nexus because of no SD Card Slot. I don't want to carry around an otg device just to have more space. I have an LG G3 and a LG G4. I will get the V10 if it gets root if not the G3 and G4 are just fine.
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The v10 has root now. [emoji12]
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kendive said:
Yea not a deal breaker but I don't see me owning a Nexus because of no SD Card Slot. I don't want to carry around an otg device just to have more space. I have an LG G3 and a LG G4. I will get the V10 if it gets root if not the G3 and G4 are just fine.
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It's a tot file. It hasn't been released yet but it will be very soon!!
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Hey guys i uploaded the dz and paid 100$ for the tot id like to get that back if possible. Paypay [email protected]! Thanks tung for the hard work
Breaking News: LG V10 is now rootable: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ic-add-rootsystem-tot-vs990-tungkick-t3336345
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Breaking News: LG V10 is now rootable: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ic-add-rootsystem-tot-vs990-tungkick-t3336345
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Kool I might be getting one soon then. This Forum is Awesome.
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Hello everyone!
I'll get this out of the way now, I'm a noob and I'm finally bursting the cherry of posting on here even though I've referenced this site for several years now for different phones, roms and rooting. In other words, please be patient with me if this post is somewhere else and I missed it.
Anyways, as the post topic asks, did anyone order the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 developer edition? If so, did you guys get it? What do you all think of it?
I thankfully ordered mine at 6:30 pm the day it came out before it went on back order, so either samsung wasn't planning on so many ordering and didn't make many or its a really popular phone. I'm waiting on the UPS guy to show up here with my phone today and I'm getting antsy.
Ordering from samsung and checking on its status yesterday was a nightmare because so many departments couldn't find my order number and I almost told them to cancel the order. Glad I didn't.
Does anyone know if you can take it to the store and get insurance on it or where to get mobile insurance on it? This is the first time I ever bought off of contract and do not want to waste my $715.49 investment should something happen to it. (Mom of a 9 month old, anything can and will happen.)
Thanks for the help and happy experiences with the new phones!
I don't think the Google Edition S4 will work on Verizon. Like other Google phones, it's GSM unlocked but I don't believe it has the proper bands to function on Verizon. You may want to research and/or possibly cancel your oder if you plan to use it on a CDMA network.
That said, anyone get a dump of the rom yet? I'm sure it's just a matter of time before someone ports it for our phones (assuming partitions are the same - they should be).
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I don't think the Google Edition S4 will work on Verizon. Like other Google phones, it's GSM unlocked but I don't believe it has the proper bands to function on Verizon. You may want to research and/or possibly cancel your oder if you plan to use it on a CDMA network.
That said, anyone get a dump of the rom yet? I'm sure it's just a matter of time before someone ports it for our phones (assuming partitions are the same - they should be).
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Huh? I didn't buy a google edition S4, I bought the developer version. It will work fo verizon.
My mistake. The GE S4 and One became available on the Play Store yesterday. I thought you were talking about that. Which another thread in this forum raises some interest that the GE may work on Verizon.
Sorry for the thread de-rail.
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Would have bought if 32gb.
I ordered one yesterday. My DROID bionic has been flailing, and I want to keep unlimited data. I can't wait to start playing with it! This will be my first foray into playing with ROMs and such.
P.S. 64GB microSD cards are like half off on amazon, at least they were yesterday. Got one of those too since only comes with 16GB :/
Make sure you give the dev's the AOSP rom from it so that we can get the IR remote working on AOSP builds... SO [email protected]!!!
Wait, it doesn't come with touchwiz right?
I read it does come with TouchWiz on droid-life, just not all the verizon crap. I guess I'll find out Monday when it's supposed to show up.
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My mistake. The GE S4 and One became available on the Play Store yesterday. I thought you were talking about that. Which another thread in this forum raises some interest that the GE may work on Verizon.
Sorry for the thread de-rail.
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Hey no problem, so many phones going out at once, its easy to get confused.
Now all I need is that darn UPS guy here already and I'll let ya'll know what it does/doesn't have on it if someone doesn't beat me to it. And I still wish they would have done it as a 32 gig version, but I don't see that coming... at least to verizon anyways.
Mine is in transit; should be here Monday. From what I understand, it does come with VZ bloatware but once rooted, you can ROM away.
and iewctal
So update here.
I just got the device, getting verizon to activate it was a pain because several techs kept saying "they don't support a developer device" but I finally got it taken care of.
Yes it has bloatware, will be taking care of that.
Also is not rooted, will be looking up ways to do that now to make sure I do this right.
Too bad there isn't a one click root for this thing, I'd really like to save some time than fighting doing it on a mac.
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So update here.
I just got the device, getting verizon to activate it was a pain because several techs kept saying "they don't support a developer device" but I finally got it taken care of.
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Thanks for the update and the warning about VZW and lack of knowledge. It amazes me this info is not flowed down to the carrier's support team, especially when it is made for that carrier and it was announced over a month ago.
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cmmelton2 said:
So update here.
I just got the device, getting verizon to activate it was a pain because several techs kept saying "they don't support a developer device" but I finally got it taken care of.
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Thanks for the update and the warning about VZW and lack of knowledge. It amazes me this info is not flowed down to the carrier's support team, especially when it is made for that carrier and it was announced over a month ago.
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Hey no problem, I actually got one tech now going to put herself on the waitlist to get one because she didn't know it existed. I'm hoping that after the hour I spent on the phone they now know that its out there and to be ready. The phone does not come with a SIM card so if you can pick up a card early and have it ready it may save some driving time/hassle.
Does anyone know of a simple and fast root method that works? I'm curious to see how it works with an unlocked bootloader and very surprised that it didn't already have root access. Maybe that's the noob talking here, but I was hopeful.
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I have a Droid Bionic: is it the same size SIM card? Can I swap the Bionic for the Galaxy S4?
markwebb said:
I have a Droid Bionic: is it the same size SIM card? Can I swap the Bionic for the Galaxy S4?
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I don't know what size that card is. I had a samsung droid charge (horrible phone) and its card didn't fit in it. It needs a micro SIM. If you have time before yours comes in, I'd be safe and just get one free from verizon.
Oh one other thing I forgot, you can add insurance from verizon to protect your device. They will cover it!
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Oh one other thing I forgot, you can add insurance from verizon to protect your device. They will cover it!
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Thanks again. And..I just opened Bionic and it doesn't look like a micro SIM. It looks rather large to me so I will be visiting VZW asap. LOL They should not charge, correct? I have heard of customers getting charged.
cmmelton2 said:
So update here.
I just got the device, getting verizon to activate it was a pain because several techs kept saying "they don't support a developer device" but I finally got it taken care of.
Yes it has bloatware, will be taking care of that.
Also is not rooted, will be looking up ways to do that now to make sure I do this right.
Too bad there isn't a one click root for this thing, I'd really like to save some time than fighting doing it on a mac.
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Is that loaded with Pure Android Firmware or still TW-based rom?
ytwytw said:
Is that loaded with Pure Android Firmware or still TW-based rom?
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VZW Dev Edition = Touchwiz Unlocked
Google Edition = Pure Android
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VZW Dev Edition = Touchwiz Unlocked
Google Edition = Pure Android
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I see
Hope to see if someone can Unlock the Bootloader for our regular i545 :angel:
Hi, I am new to this phone, On Verizon and I am wondering if you think there will be enough interest in this phone for it to get rooted and an unlocked bootloader? Or will this turn out like the Note 4 ?
For me I need a phone that will provide undetected wifi tethering as I am on VZW unlimited plan that wants $$ for such.
Thank you for your comments
Have you tried FoxFi for tethering. I have it working on my vzw v10. It is touchy but it works most of the time.
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Have you tried FoxFi for tethering. I have it working on my vzw v10. It is touchy but it works most of the time.
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Thank you for your reply. I do not own this phone. I am shopping for the right phone now and the V10 , Nexus p6.
I really like the V10's : Sd Card slot and replaceable battery and TheVerge.com says it has an incredible camera. BUUUUT I am hesitant on buying a phone that can't be rooted and being dependant on LG for updates.
plainbum said:
Hi, I am new to this phone, On Verizon and I am wondering if you think there will be enough interest in this phone for it to get rooted and an unlocked bootloader? Or will this turn out like the Note 4 ?
For me I need a phone that will provide undetected wifi tethering as I am on VZW unlimited plan that wants $$ for such.
Thank you for your comments
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You might have a future Note 4 in your hand. Verizon is very very VERY tight on security. We also have to factor in v10 or LG for that matter does not attract lot of developers. For tethering might have to look around playstore for any unroot options. Otherwise, I do not see plans of doing much with this phone. Perhaps wait until root and unlocking is made.
Hi,
I've always been a Samsung guy but the LG G5 has sparked my interest since it has a removable battery and SD slot. I see that some versions of the G4 have an unlocked bootloader. I was wondering if there was any information on the G5 having an unlocked bootloader for the US version? I've tried looking around but couldn't find anything about it. If they haven't announced anything yet are they likely to have it unlocked? Having root is crucial for me but being able to use different ROMs is even better. Thanks!
It's not going to be unlocked out of the box, so no one will know until they come out and people start to get them. Looking at the past, going from the G2 > G3 > G4, the ability to unlock and root has gone down hill, especially with carrier versions. I've seen significantly less dev support for each phone, and I'd expect the G5 to be even more locked down.
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Hi,
I've always been a Samsung guy but the LG G5 has sparked my interest since it has a removable battery and SD slot. I see that some versions of the G4 have an unlocked bootloader. I was wondering if there was any information on the G5 having an unlocked bootloader for the US version? I've tried looking around but couldn't find anything about it. If they haven't announced anything yet are they likely to have it unlocked? Having root is crucial for me but being able to use different ROMs is even better. Thanks!
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"Out of the box" there are no devices that come with the bootloader unlocked (any more). You need to go through steps to unlock. LG has been no different.
In terms of US BL unlockable, the only carrier quick to offer this has always been T-Mo. G2,3 & 4. That said, we won't know prior to release
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"Out of the box" there are no devices that come with the bootloader unlocked (any more). You need to go through steps to unlock. LG has been no different.
In terms of US BL unlockable, the only carrier quick to offer this has always been T-Mo. G2,3 & 4. That said, we won't know prior to release
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This. Tmo generally DGAF about bootloaders being unlocked, so hopefully that continues here. I'm interested in this device but no Root would suck.
I also hope this device will have an unlocked bootloader. It seems like a pretty sick little phone. I am still on a S4 with AT&T, which was my first phone with a locked bootloader. I know you can load other ROMS on it via SafeStrap, but that just seems like such a gimpy way to go. My previous S2 (international version) was unlocked, and I loaded all sorts of ROMS. I hate the concept of a manufacturer locking down a phone you purchase.
Have the previous LG G phones been unlocked, or at least rooted? I know I could do the research, but I am feeling a bit lazy right now.
Thanks
G2 and G3 where unlockable. G4 was rootable but not unlockable. V10 was sealed up tight.
I want the G5 but if I can't at least root it on Verizon it's a no go for me. I'll give up new phones like the G5 and S7 and stick with my totally unlocked Moto X Pure until another manufacture makes something with a sd card and a unlockable bootloader with CDMA bands.
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That's so frustrating. I'd be furious if any computer I purchased was like that. I want to do what I want to the **** I own. Maybe I will just have to rethink my hesitations about the 6P's size.
yugotprblms said:
That's so frustrating. I'd be furious if any computer I purchased was like that. I want to do what I want to the **** I own. Maybe I will just have to rethink my hesitations about the 6P's size.
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The 6 p is the best phone I've ever owned. Had most samsung HTC and lg phones. I have a g4 that I gave to my son because the lack of unlock on the Sprint version. If there's a version of the g5 which is unlock able with Sprint radio capability I'll try one out. Looks really cool.
Mahapederdon said:
The 6 p is the best phone I've ever owned. Had most samsung HTC and lg phones. I have a g4 that I gave to my son because the lack of unlock on the Sprint version. If there's a version of the g5 which is unlock able with Sprint radio capability I'll try one out. Looks really cool.
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I really do want the 6p, but it is just such a large phone. That is my only hang up, and it is such a bummer.
I hope there will be a way around it. And being on Verizon doesn't help. I might have to skip it and go for something along the lines of joshw0000.
joshw0000 said:
G2 and G3 where unlockable. G4 was rootable but not unlockable. V10 was sealed up tight.
I want the G5 but if I can't at least root it on Verizon it's a no go for me. I'll give up new phones like the G5 and S7 and stick with my totally unlocked Moto D Pure until another manufacture makes something with a sd card and a unlockable bootloader with CDMA bands.
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The V10 bootloader is fully unlockable - not sure what you are talking about.
ShermCraig said:
The V10 bootloader is fully unlockable - not sure what you are talking about.
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Not Verizon. XDA for the Verizon V10 is almost empty.
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Not Verizon. XDA for the Verizon V10 is almost empty.
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People still get phones from telcos? Never do that. Its a loss loss loss, no matter where you look at it from.
devsk said:
People still get phones from telcos? Never do that. Its a loss loss loss, no matter where you look at it from.
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Do you know anything about Verizon? Or phones in general? I'll give you a hint. Google "CDMA".
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Do you know anything about Verizon? Or phones in general? I'll give you a hint. Google "CDMA".
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LOL...there are a plenty good phones which work with CDMA. I can vouch for MXPE. Try it. Always buy unlocked outright, man!
PS: G4 unlocked works with CDMA. You can buy it from B&H. I can get you a link if you want. BTW, welcome to 2016....
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LOL...there are a plenty good phones which work with CDMA. I can vouch for MXPE. Try it. Always buy unlocked outright, man!
PS: G4 unlocked works with CDMA. You can buy it from B&H. I can get you a link if you want. BTW, welcome to 2016....
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Dude, look at my signature. I'm on a MXPE. That's basically the newest unlockable bootloader phone that can be used on Verizon. I had a VZW M9 that I sent to a developer to be unlocked but got bored with it. The VZW G4 doesn't have an unlockable bootloader and an "unlocked" G4 will not work on Verizon. With exception to the Nexus line, that's it but I have to have an sd card. I've used the N6, N5X, and N6P. They're not for me.
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LOL...there are a plenty good phones which work with CDMA. I can vouch for MXPE. Try it. Always buy unlocked outright, man!
PS: G4 unlocked works with CDMA. You can buy it from B&H. I can get you a link if you want. BTW, welcome to 2016....
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Yes, 2016 is the year of locked down carrier restrictions. Unless you are on T-Mobile or AT&T, it's difficult to do what you're saying. I am considering jumping off Verizon when my contract ends in June so I can get something global.
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Yes, 2016 is the year of locked down carrier restrictions. Unless you are on T-Mobile or AT&T, it's difficult to do what you're saying. I am considering jumping off Verizon when my contract ends in June so I can get something global.
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My father has verizon and I have talked with multiple verizon reps and it seems like most of then are pushy any not really intereted in the devices themselves. The latest rep I spoke with said that the s7 didn't have a good camera which seems to be completely off since the s7 has an amazing camera (tested it in stores as well as reputable reviews). I agree with you and was going to switch to Verizon but might not anymore, because of their restrictions and other limited information,
Let's quickly set the record straight on the G4: NONE of the carrier variants allowed for bootloader unlocking--only the H815 "international" model had this as an officially supported option (which btw, is not the model sold by t mobile--that was h815t and isn't the same). I agree with others here that NOT buying the carrier versions is always the best option. They're carrier unlocked out of the box and provide the greatest flexibility if you travel between countries. They also typically provide a few more cellular frequencies. However, while they may be compatible with AT&T's network, that doesn't mean they have all of the frequencies that AT&T uses (as was the case for the G4). Also for those who may be confused, carrier unlocked has no relation to bootloader unlocking.
Anyway, I would also like to know if there will be a G5 variant with official bootloader unlock support. I wish they would announce this soon!
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People still get phones from telcos? Never do that. Its a loss loss loss, no matter where you look at it from.
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Question: what about carrier-specific features like T-Mobile's Wi-Fi calling? The MXPE didn't support that, but the Nexus 6P and 5X do. Could an unlocked/unbranded LG G5 hypothetically do the same?
Wondering if there was a root method for this phone it the straight talk version on verizon towers. If someone could make this possible i would appreciate it. If you need any files please explain how to get them here as i dont know how and i will give anything i can.
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Also, can the bootloader be unlocked?
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How about the lg l62vl? Anything for this?
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I have the tracfone version of Treasure. Still no root I haven't followed K7 thread in a while. I think they don't have a stable root either. I don't know what to buy anymore. Locked bootloaders, locked "unlocked" verizon LTE GSM bands, unrootable. I'll have to look for 2012-2014 phones when things used to be easy and fun.
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I have the tracfone version of Treasure. Still no root I haven't followed K7 thread in a while. I think they don't have a stable root either. I don't know what to buy anymore. Locked bootloaders, locked "unlocked" verizon LTE GSM bands, unrootable. I'll have to look for 2012-2014 phones when things used to be easy and fun.
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I hear that.. just got root not that long ago on grand prime straight talk version. Now just waiting on a custom rom. Tried xposed but there isn't much available for touchwiz so the wait begins.
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I just tried the latest kingroot on vz optimus zone 3 and it worked. Wonder what can go wrong if i try it on the Treasure/k7.
Enable developer settings
Enable oem
install supersu from play store
get for windows only!: https://www.kingoapp.com/
Get lg drivers: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Run kingoroot after installing drivers and let it go
Sorry king root doesn't work for this phone already tried.
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Sorry king root doesn't work for this phone already tried.
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I just tried Kingoroot it said successful but no SU installed so i think it lied to me.
Tried recent kingroot releases but no go for tracfone Treasure. I think TF cripples its phones intentionally.
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Tried recent kingroot releases but no go for tracfone Treasure. I think TF cripples its phones intentionally.
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Yeah TF will only provide and unlock code if the devices shows 12 months . and they call it pre-paid ha..........
and as far as the primier l62vl sister unit goes, also unrootable it seems. i started with the treasure and took it back for primier. this is deplorable. unrootable? locked bootloaders? i had no idea i would run into this ... when my galaxy S4 caught on fire in the break room at work... i saw that display, and read the specs, and for a hundred bucks.. senses 10 points on touch display... HD also... i thought what a deal. no. i am giving this to my daughter Olivia for her 9th birthday. unrootable?? nothing i want. time to just save for that S7 or Note... Samsung... im coming home baby. OK honestly and seriously, will this ever become rootable? should i leave Straight talk? i love root.. all things root you could say (i know i should not say that here... but were are all friends no?) help
I have given up on the lg L52VL and like my friend above will pass it to my daugher. Never again will i purchase a TracFone Branded device, I'll keep using the straighttalk service as it's the best deal for my area, But from now on it's purchase unlocked phone and BYOP with straight Talk , What saddens me the most is with all the brain power in the Android Community no one but no one can break tracfones strangle hold on it's devices. I ran in to the same thing with the Moto E Xt830C which now lays in a drawer collecting dust. I guess when enough people get fed up with tracfone and it's locking of prepaid devices and stop shopping at walmart for phones maybe we'll see a change but i wont hold my breath.
Tried both recent kingroot and kingoroot. No root for tracfone Treasure. Both king and kingo successfully rooted boost Tribute 5. I wonder if Tribute 5 fw can be flashed in Treasure and then rooted?
guest_2011 said:
Tried both recent kingroot and kingoroot. No root for tracfone Treasure. Both king and kingo successfully rooted boost Tribute 5. I wonder if Tribute 5 fw can be flashed in Treasure and then rooted?
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If you flash anything for a different phone it WILL brick the phone. I wouldn't even try.
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St & TF is guilty of this. There is a disclaimer @THE bottom of the ST page I think it mentions rooting. I believe it says something about a year then you can call them and get it done.
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ramious2012 said:
Yeah TF will only provide and unlock code if the devices shows 12 months . and they call it pre-paid ha..........
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Yeah, I read that in a disclaimer somewhere.
ramious2012 said:
I have given up on the lg L52VL and like my friend above will pass it to my daugher. Never again will i purchase a TracFone Branded device, I'll keep using the straighttalk service as it's the best deal for my area, But from now on it's purchase unlocked phone and BYOP with straight Talk , What saddens me the most is with all the brain power in the Android Community no one but no one can break tracfones strangle hold on it's devices. I ran in to the same thing with the Moto E Xt830C which now lays in a drawer collecting dust. I guess when enough people get fed up with tracfone and it's locking of prepaid devices and stop shopping at walmart for phones maybe we'll see a change but i wont hold my breath.
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You should have been able to unlock the bootloader on the moto e through the Motorola website. I was able to unlock my wife's moto e that way and it was through st.
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St & TF is guilty of this. There is a disclaimer @THE bottom of the ST page I think it mentions rooting. I believe it says something about a year then you can call them and get it done.
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Yeah, I read that in a disclaimer somewhere.
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You are confusing rooting with SIM unlocking.
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and as far as the primier l62vl sister unit goes, also unrootable it seems. i started with the treasure and took it back for primier. this is deplorable. unrootable? locked bootloaders? i had no idea i would run into this ... when my galaxy S4 caught on fire in the break room at work... i saw that display, and read the specs, and for a hundred bucks.. senses 10 points on touch display... HD also... i thought what a deal. no. i am giving this to my daughter Olivia for her 9th birthday. unrootable?? nothing i want. time to just save for that S7 or Note... Samsung... im coming home baby. OK honestly and seriously, will this ever become rootable? should i leave Straight talk? i love root.. all things root you could say (i know i should not say that here... but were are all friends no?) help
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I'm sure it will become root able. At some point someone that knows what they are doing will figure it out. I wouldn't leave straight talk just because there is no dev. support for this phone. I have a galaxy grand prime through straight talk and have it rooted with supersu and am now doing testing on a kernel and rom so it's not just straight talk. If you really want a phone to take root you must be proactive about it, post in forums, or just figure it out yourself. Lots of developers out there, just got to find the right ones. I'm no longer using the phone but still have it. Have been trying to learn most of this stuff so I can make a program that can unlock the bootloader but I also have a job so it's not looking like something that will be completed for a long time.
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DanHutchins said:
You are confusing rooting with SIM unlocking.
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Yeah, you're right. Thanks for the reply. . I stand corrected.
Hello guys, i was looking in different sources of how to root my lg G5 h831..
I would like to know if there is any way to root this before i decides to change it....
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Hello guys, i was looking in different sources of how to root my lg G5 h831..
I would like to know if there is any way to root this before i decides to change it....
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unfortunately theres no way to root H831 as of now due to locked bootloader.
Apparently I have been able to root my H831...
I recently had my 4 month old LG 5 overheat and quit working. I returned it to the Cell phone provider (FreedomvMobile) who sent it to Futuretel in Ontario as the authorized repair centre in Canada.
They have informed me that I have rooted the phone and therefore it is not covered under warranty. I did not know what rooting was until I googled it. I have not rooted the phone. They are refusing to fix the phone. They say that the test of the phone is conclusive and that it was rooted. It was not. Does anyone have any idea if there are other causes that would make the technician at Futuretel think that it was rooted? I need some information before I go even further with this ridiculous response from Futuretel. Help!
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I recently had my 4 month old LG 5 overheat and quit working. I returned it to the Cell phone provider (FreedomvMobile) who sent it to Futuretel in Ontario as the authorized repair centre in Canada.
They have informed me that I have rooted the phone and therefore it is not covered under warranty. I did not know what rooting was until I googled it. I have not rooted the phone. They are refusing to fix the phone. They say that the test of the phone is conclusive and that it was rooted. It was not. Does anyone have any idea if there are other causes that would make the technician at Futuretel think that it was rooted? I need some information before I go even further with this ridiculous response from Futuretel. Help!
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The tech is scamming you. Been there done that. Send a message to LG global through Facebook. It will get replaced. They do not want a bad rep.
Petition
Sign the petition and spread the word guys, we are really close! change.org/p/lg-electronics-unlock-lg-g5-bootloader-for-all-varients
I just signed
Any word on Canadian bootloader yet?
Well, I went and signed for all it is worth. I still have a G5 in my collection and I would love to get it onto Lineage and let my son use it.
Really would like to root my phone as well :/
Still no news on rooting h831??
That is a good question. There was finally an update to Android 8.0 for our devices but I wonder if it made it so they can be unlocked and whatnot...
I don't want to be negative, but I guess in the end we will have to sell this device and buy another one, just to have an unlocked bootloader and root
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I don't want to be negative, but I guess in the end we will have to sell this device and buy another one, just to have an unlocked bootloader and root
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Well, I and my wife upgraded to Galaxy S9s this spring due to a seriously unbeatable deal. Had the G5 supported the AWS bands used by the new carrier we switched to, she would still have been using it but alas, nope.
We still have her LG G5 and my son uses it as an ipod of sorts. I would love to root the thing just so newer OS' can be installed on it as it will never be a phone again so I don't need to worry about things like tap to pay and such. I guess it getting to Android 8 will have to do.
Yeah, I would love to root if possible too but I understand that our device is not popular enough just as H850 is or H830.
Would be trying to sell this device and buy another one then...
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I understand that our device is not popular enough just as H850 is or H830.
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Ya, see, there is one general complaint that fits this... I hate that there are so many damned models of each of the main model names... As in there is never really JUST an LG G5 or JUST a Galaxy S9.
If you look HARD enough there is a way to ROOT a H831. You have to use Marshmallow 6.0 and follow a small tutorial that you will find if you look HARD. I am not sure if you can roll back to v6.0 so you can force root but hey all you have to do is LOOK!
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If you look HARD enough there is a way to ROOT a H831. You have to use Marshmallow 6.0 and follow a small tutorial that you will find if you look HARD. I am not sure if you can roll back to v6.0 so you can force root but hey all you have to do is LOOK!
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Can you provide a link? I've searched for months w/ no success.
You can't downgrade from Oreo to Marshmallow so no root