I came across this link for how to root the Verizon LG G5 (VS987).
I don't think it's legit though because it references this link for unlocking the bootloader. It claims the unlock method is for "all variants," however I believe it only works for the T-Mobile LG G5 (H830).
I'm just wondering if anyone has tried this or knows anything about it.
This would definitely not work. If you follow the links, the steps require you use fastboot, which is not enabled on the G5. Sites like this are just trying to be the first result on a Google search for "[model#] root." Sickening.
Yeah, definitely frustrating! I want to get a G5, but having an un-rootable phone is not an option for me. I don't want to switch to T-Mobile to get one but Verizon's draconian style is pushing me away.
A root / bootloader unlock method is in the works right now... no word yet in terms of a timeframe, but some users here are definitely working on unraveling the device's security and encryption.
f_scott_scrambled_eggs said:
A root / bootloader unlock method is in the works right now... no word yet in terms of a timeframe, but some users here are definitely working on unraveling the device's security and encryption.
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Shhhhhhhh, it's not a surprise if you tell people.
YAY!
f_scott_scrambled_eggs said:
A root / bootloader unlock method is in the works right now... no word yet in terms of a timeframe, but some users here are definitely working on unraveling the device's security and encryption.
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okay this I am waiting with bated breath for because I am hoping to make my phone much more efficient once this hits.
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I did not create "it", but the unlock tool is here: link
I am really looking forward to the first ROMs
I just saw that and not sure (afraid) to try it yet 'couse I just got mine TFP. It will break all agreement with ASUS.
Please post any results and experiences.
Nice
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Anyone tried it yet? Lol.
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Anyone tried it yet? Lol.
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and what do you think?
allready running with unlocked bootloader
I just read the other threads (I should have before asking --lol) and I've come to the conclusion that right now, at least for me, it's not worth unlocking yet. Here are my reasons:
1. There are zero development on the Prime as of now, so why unlock besides to void warranty?
2. If you do unlock and knock-on-wood something happens to your Prime before we get CM9 or other roms, what do you do?
3. Unless you're a dev or someone who is fairly knowledgeable/confident in your rom-development skills, what are you going to do with your unlocked Prime?
Are there any advantages I'm missing? I'm not sure if anyone agrees with me, but that's how I feel right now. Note that I am not at all gun shy about dumping my warranty for the real good stuff. Like many here, all Android phones I've ever owned, including my entire family's Android phones and tablets (also my other tablet --a Xoom) are rooted with custom roms and recoveries.
I advised those who don't develop or don't know much about rooting to not try this. There are just too many "what-ifs" against this method. For example, what if someone comes up with a way to unlock that doesn't go through Asus? By some miracle, if that happens, everyone who uses Asus' unlock will have a very iffy device with no warranty coverage whatsoever. Just a thought.
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I just read the other threads (I should have before asking --lol) and I've come to the conclusion that right now, at least for me, it's not worth unlocking yet. Here are my reasons:
1. There are zero development on the Prime as of now, so why unlock besides to void warranty?
2. If you do unlock and knock-on-wood something happens to your Prime before we get CM9 or other roms, what do you do?
3. Unless you're a dev or someone who is fairly knowledgeable/confident in your rom-development skills, what are you going to do with your unlocked Prime?
Are there any advantages I'm missing? I'm not sure if anyone agrees with me, but that's how I feel right now. Note that I am not at all gun shy about dumping my warranty for the real good stuff. Like many here, all Android phones I've ever owned, including my entire family's Android phones and tablets (also my other tablet --a Xoom) are rooted with custom roms and recoveries.
I advised those who don't develop or don't know much about rooting to not try this. There are just too many "what-ifs" against this method. For example, what if someone comes up with a way to unlock that doesn't go through Asus? By some miracle, if that happens, everyone who uses Asus' unlock will have a very iffy device with no warranty coverage whatsoever. Just a thought.
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Right this minute, it's not necessary to unlock. However, my guess is that in less than a day we'll have a ClockworkMod version for the prime and you will need an unlocked bootloader to utilize it. This will allow you to make a full backup of your device (stock) and have a good backup plan should you run into issues in the future with an OTA, etc. The roms will be coming very soon.
Video about it is here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBY6GY8G5lg&hd=1&list=PLFA87501087653A16
I'm gonna do it! I want to install Ubuntu on mine. Please watch the video, and subscribe if you liked it!
CWM Recovery is already out too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510983
does anyon know yet what "SERVICES" they blocked with the unlock, i read somewhere a LOOOONG time ago that they were going to block certain services when they released the bootloader unlock
If I remeber correctly, you're not able to use google music with an unlocked bootloader, because of the DRM security.
Bart1981 said:
If I remeber correctly, you're not able to use google music with an unlocked bootloader, because of the DRM security.
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I'm not sure about that since I use it on my Galaxy Nexus with an unlocked bootloader.
ASUS’s reason for locking the bootloader was simply to comply with DRM protected content. Which a fair response. Not really something many of really are interested in any ways with services like Netflix and Google Music though.
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Not shure though if they mean with 'comply' if you're not able to use it anymore with an unlocked bootloader.
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Here's some more info about unlocking the bootloader and the DRM content.
Regarding the bootloader, the reason we chose to lock it is due to content providers' requirement for DRM client devices to be as secure as possible. ASUS supports Google DRM in order to provide users with a high quality video rental experience. Also, based on our experience, users who choose to root their devices risk breaking the system completely. However, we know there is demand in the modding community to have an unlocked bootloader. Therefore, ASUS is developing an unlock tool for that community. Please do note that if you choose to unlock your device, the ASUS warranty will be void, and Google video rental will also be unavailable because the device will be no longer protected by security mechanism.
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If I remeber correctly, you're not able to use google music with an unlocked bootloader, because of the DRM security.
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You can't use the movie rental service I know that but never heard anything about music
Does this wipe the tablet like when unlocking the nexus?
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since some people don't do research
please before you start.. and if you have root
Code:
adb logcat > output.txt
when all **** is done, please upload it to a pastebin or send it to me in a private message..
p.s. you can do this when you have adb set up or in the terminal from the device itselve.
Cm9 is booted on the Device!
Now a little waiting for the custom roms and probably a proper dual boot solution with windows just for the hell of it. Things are looking great so far with CWR already a go. I love the devs here.
Asus delivers in the end. Cheers.
The obvious question that I haven't seen asked yet...will it be possible to develop a tool to lock your bootloader again? If the bootloader can be unlocked with an apk file, there should at least be hope to lock it again by reversing whatever the apk did.
Just bought a prepaid T-MOBILE variant ZTE Zinger, running Android version 4.4.2. Is there anyone who can show me what to do?
theob_gyn88 said:
Just bought a prepaid T-MOBILE variant ZTE Zinger, running Android version 4.4.2. Is there anyone who can show me what to do?
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There is no known root exploit working on the Z667T yet.
Someone needs to go through all the modstring variants on towelroot for it but if the rom build was made after June 3rd it will never work.
Other thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/-t2936545
Where would be the best section to post so a dev would see this? I'm sure we can get a bounty going.
First ask for a ZTE Zinger forum, ask on the new devices page there you post a request for a new device, I will also post a request for a new device, I really am surprised at how well the ZINGER works for how cheap it is, Target is having a black Friday sale for 9.99 on the phone, but it's locked to brightwater or some off mobile company. If we could get some devs to unlock it, it's a very good dual core 1.2 ghz and I bet it could be overclocked if we get it rooted, there is a funny screen you can get to by pressing up and power menu might be a,boot loader or exploit we can get in there, or the recovery is volume down and power. It has developers and sub debugging so with some help I bet we could see it rooted and unlocked
I just got one with a coupon for 8$... I got it unlocked by generating the code via IMEI... however I can't root this damn thing.
All the exploits I've tried fail. If anyone would like to try some remote rooting/dumping I can setup an ADB SSH server.
These devices are dual core and QUICK so it would be a waste not to have root. Even the stupid cheap Net10 LGL androids have root.
Thanks
How do we get some devs interested? We already have a bounty going in the other thread. I don't have any I'm not using, if I can find another for $10 I'd gladly send it to someone with the skill to try and root it.
" I just got one with a coupon for 8$... I got it unlocked by generating the code via IMEI... however I can't root this damn thing. "
How did you swing that deal?
I need root for this too Z667T
Just got this little phone and I like it. Very impressed, when was it released??
this is the only info I've found on any of the forums regarding rooting it.
Power + Vol UP = recovery <---it allows an adb sideload update process. Kinda neat.
Power + Vol Down = some sort of firmware thing??? Screen says "FTM"
RFE said:
I just got one with a coupon for 8$... I got it unlocked by generating the code via IMEI... however I can't root this damn thing.
All the exploits I've tried fail. If anyone would like to try some remote rooting/dumping I can setup an ADB SSH server.
These devices are dual core and QUICK so it would be a waste not to have root. Even the stupid cheap Net10 LGL androids have root.
Thanks
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How did you unlock "by generating the code via IMEI"?
I love this little phone but I don't think any dev wants to touch it.
It's sad because I remember owning the TMobile Comet (Huawei U8250?) and it came with Froyo and it was put on CM version of ICS.
Ah well.
At least it's stock Kitkat (give or take that stupid Amazon app.)
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I love this little phone but I don't think any dev wants to touch it.
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Why do you say that?
I don't know. I've been around the block a time or two, I've seen unexpected suprises with low-end devices getting a lot of support from the great devs out there. I've seen some high end devices not get touched ever, ie The LG Revolution.
Just a bad feeling I guess. Perhaps I'm jumping the gun because this phone is still so new.
IT seems it's always my luck that when I get a phone, something is always in the way....in this case I read that ZTE has tried something new and locked it down so tight as to make it difficult if not impossible to get past the bootloader (?) to get to the nitty gritty. No know methods work...I've tried them all (along with folks at other forums.)
Patience I must have now.
From what I've read from other owners is that the phone as it is is wonderful. Vanilla (almost) Kitkat...but root could give us the opportunity to get Xposed involved in improving it overall....not tot mention a shot at a CM build in the future.
As I posted here, our best bet in the short term until a real developer shows up is to get ahold of the at&t version of this phone which is physically identical but has Android 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gen...ndroid-gsm-t2936545/post57227556#post57227556
that at&t 4.3 version hopefully will be rootable and then the firmware can be backed up and then flashed to these phones
it would be downgrade from kitkat to jellybean until a new root method for kitkat is found but I would happily give up 4.4 for 4.3 temporarily to get real control over the phone
I'm just trying to find the at&t version for less than $50 somewhere, it doesn't appear to be sold in stores, only online at at&t and cricket (at&t owns cricket)
developer volunteering to help root, someone needs to step up asap:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57257163&postcount=50
RFE said:
I just got one with a coupon for 8$... I got it unlocked by generating the code via IMEI... however I can't root this damn thing.
All the exploits I've tried fail. If anyone would like to try some remote rooting/dumping I can setup an ADB SSH server.
These devices are dual core and QUICK so it would be a waste not to have root. Even the stupid cheap Net10 LGL androids have root.
Thanks
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I have one of this too. It isn't a quick. 1.2 Ghz is slow. I only have it as a back up. It's really a piece of **** phone. But for $40 with no contract it's worth it. I'll be messing with breaking the security tonight.
Please keep is updated.
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Just bought a prepaid T-MOBILE variant ZTE Zinger, running Android version 4.4.2. Is there anyone who can show me what to do?
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use kingo root it pretty much roots any android
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use kingo root it pretty much roots any android
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All been tried. Its the locked partitions that are the trouble. Join us in this thread. All the info about everything thus far is in it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2936545
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FTM > ADB
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Just got this little phone and I like it. Very impressed, when was it released??
this is the only info I've found on any of the forums regarding rooting it.
Power + Vol UP = recovery <---it allows an adb sideload update process. Kinda neat.
Power + Vol Down = some sort of firmware thing??? Screen says "FTM"
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ADB is operable in FTM
I want to unlock the bootloader of my G5, but I am scared a bit of voiding my warranty if some problems come up in future (it's only been a bit more than 24 hours with G5). I've heard of unofficial way of getting the unlock code and I've heard stories of people relocking their bootloaders, but I am not sure.
So, if and how can I relock H850 bootloader?
And where can I find that unofficial way of unlocking it? (I know that it costs some money. However, google didn't help me.)
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I want to unlock the bootloader of my G5, but I am scared a bit of voiding my warranty if some problems come up in future (it's only been a bit more than 24 hours with G5). I've heard of unofficial way of getting the unlock code and I've heard stories of people relocking their bootloaders, but I am not sure.
So, if and how can I relock H850 bootloader?
And where can I find that unofficial way of unlocking it? (I know that it costs some money. However, google didn't help me.)
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There is no unofficially way to unlock the bootloader, when You ask for the unlock.bin to LG the warranty you'll lose the warranty, so even if You relock it (which is possible) LG will anyway know trough the device id and the imei which Smartphone are locked and which are not.
They cannot void your warranty just based on the fact you requested the unlock.bin
As for how to unlock there is plenty of information about it in threads here, just read it. As for an unofficial way of unlocking - the fact that you couldn't find anything in google leads me to believe it either does not exist or is a recent discovery in which case I'd wait since it will find its way here sooner or later once it's validated.
I remember browsing through reddit and xda three days ago and in some thread people were discussing the ways of unlocking G5. One person said that if official way doesn't work (because only h850 is supported on LG website), you can buy unlock *stuff* (file or code, I don't remember) on this other website for 1.99 or 0.99. Others said they will try and after trying they were really happy because it worked.
I'm not sure where it was, but I think it was on XDA. Could it have been removed by mods?
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They cannot void your warranty just based on the fact you requested the unlock.bin
As for how to unlock there is plenty of information about it in threads here, just read it. As for an unofficial way of unlocking - the fact that you couldn't find anything in google leads me to believe it either does not exist or is a recent discovery in which case I'd wait since it will find its way here sooner or later once it's validated.
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This in theory, the practise is different, there are reports on both cases in xda, so it's better to report the worst case.
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I remember browsing through reddit and xda three days ago and in some thread people were discussing the ways of unlocking G5. One person said that if official way doesn't work (because only h850 is supported on LG website), you can buy unlock *stuff* (file or code, I don't remember) on this other website for 1.99 or 0.99. Others said they will try and after trying they were really happy because it worked.
I'm not sure where it was, but I think it was on XDA. Could it have been removed by mods?
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There was nothing like this on xda, maybe a simple thread where users tried to find a different way to unlock the bootloader
Anyone have an idea if this phone can be rooted?
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I'm also interested in this. It is a Android One phone but this does not seem to imply being unlockable?
I've contact Nokia support a few days ago to ask if the official bootloader unlock will also be available for the 7.1. They replied (quite quickly) that they could not confirm an unlock will be available, only for 8 now, but that news about this would be coming soon.
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I'm also interested in this. It is a Android One phone but this does not seem to imply being unlockable?
I've contact Nokia support a few days ago to ask if the official bootloader unlock will also be available for the 7.1. They replied (quite quickly) that they could not confirm an unlock will be available, only for 8 now, but that news about this would be coming soon.
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I hope it is seeing how I'm planning on picking 2 of these up. I could see them not allowing it officially since the 8 is their flagship phone. I know HTC used to allow almost all of their phones to be unlocked. LG only allows their flagship devices to be unlocked, the V and G series. I so hope this isn't the case with Nokia.
EDIT: Spelling, sorry
This seems to suggest Kingroot works; can anyone confirm?
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This seems to suggest Kingroot works; can anyone confirm?
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Looks like a generic guide, highly unlikely that it will work. The other method listed there needs an unlocked bootloader which isn't officially possible (yet?) and twrp.
I currently own the US model of this device. I've done some digging in the forums but I never really come up with very much. If anyone could help I'd be willing to try just about anything to get this phone rooted as long as there's a recovery option. I've read in other threads that the European model can be rooted but the US version has no such luck. If anyone has anymore information please post a reply I would love to get a discussion started. Thanks in advance
Model:LM-850UM
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I currently own the US model of this device. I've done some digging in the forums but I never really come up with very much. If anyone could help I'd be willing to try just about anything to get this phone rooted as long as there's a recovery option. I've read in other threads that the European model can be rooted but the US version has no such luck. If anyone has anymore information please post a reply I would love to get a discussion started. Thanks in advance
Model:LM-850UM
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Guess there's not much love for LG devices!
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Guess there's not much love for LG devices!
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Unfortunately, yes your appear to be right. I haven't been able to find anything on this device as far as the U.S. version goes anyway. Apparently, the European version has already been rooted with Magisk and an unlocked bootloader. Although no one has said much of anything about this one. I hope there some development soon!!
A shame these dont yet have bootloader unlock etc.. Its a great phone with Awesome specs on it.
I picked up a Like NEw one for 200.00 (u.s. sprint) version. I use it on t-mobile.
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A shame these dont yet have bootloader unlock etc.. Its a great phone with Awesome specs on it.
I picked up a Like NEw one for 200.00 (u.s. sprint) version. I use it on t-mobile.
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Well it has according to the LG website. Didn't try it out yet.
https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
• LG V50S: LMG850EMW/LMG850EMWX for the European market
This is the LG G8X (check your device info).
We'll probably have to wait for Firehose to be released for LG Snapdragon 855 to have any hopes for unlocking on Non EU variants
No bootloader unlock available? Was checking developer settings and was able to turn on OEM unlock. Would really like to see some AOSP ROMs available for this phone.
I am very glad to be getting replies here. However, US models are still unrootable as far as I can tell its not listed for the US region but is listed for EU. So far no new updates. Please keep the conversation alive though!! Need a developer to start cracking down on this device please!
If anyone knows any developer's willing to work on this device I will quite literally give them payment to develop a working root method for this device. No joke. I'm not very sure how much power developers have over this device. But I would really love to find out.
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If anyone knows any developer's willing to work on this device I will quite literally give them payment to develop a working root method for this device. No joke. I'm not very sure how much power developers have over this device. But I would really love to find out.
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You could probably start a Bounty thread like they did with the V50 and G8.
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You could probably start a Bounty thread like they did with the V50 and G8.
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How would I go about doing this? Not all that familiar with Xda honestly. I rooted my old phone thanks to this site but I wouldn't know how to contact any developers on this subject.
A shame that this high end phone does not yet have root/rom. (in u.s.) You can pick these up fairly inexpensively (on ebay..as I did)
Hope LG is able to get bootloader unlocked one day or I may have to go back to Xiaomi / Oneplus
I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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A shame that this high end phone does not yet have root/rom. (in u.s.) You can pick these up fairly inexpensively (on ebay..as I did)
Hope LG is able to get bootloader unlocked one day or I may have to go back to Xiaomi / Oneplus
I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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Well considering this same device is rooted it would likely mean that eventually we will have something. It might take awhile however. The EU version is definitely rooted and even compatible with Magisk having an unlocked bootloader is fantastic. Especially in this time. However since our country is a bit more controlling when it comes to phone data we may not see one until this device is obsolete. Meaning that LG will have made their money on it and therefore feel safe releasing a bootloader unlock officially..