I'm on the LG V10 901h20j. It's rooted with SuperSU and the bootloader is already unlocked. I want to update to 20l without losing root.
Any info on how to do this would be much appreciated. Even if it's as small as a link. Anything would be helpful. I've come across a 2 options but would like to get some feedback before I go any further.
Thanks for any replies in advance.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767115116
Flash this in twrp, it does contain root.
It comes from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...ent/rom-v10h901v20estock-customized-t3360240.
I have been running this for many months now with no problems.
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skywalker-live said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767115116
Flash this in twrp, it does contain root.
It comes from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...ent/rom-v10h901v20estock-customized-t3360240.
I have been running this for many months now with no problems.
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Do I have to flash the v20 p1 then p2?
I was reading that thread and it says p1 and p2 must match or I'll hard brick. I'm thinking cause I'm coming from 20j.
Thanks for your replies.
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Sorry I forgot you were on 20j. Yes just make sure you're flashing 20l for both parts.
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OK. Thank you. Have you tried the debloated one? Also what is the sd card fix?
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I don't use other people's debloated since I use apps that they don't. (I remove/ hide the ones I don't use myself, for a better systemless root) I'm not sure what the sd "hack" does, that thread talked about it months ago when that build was made so a search in that thread should find the info for you.
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I really really want to root my phone but I dont know how to do it or what odin is or bootloader means or anything can someone just take a minute to explain ot all to me and what it all does?
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Mine wont even update keeps failing were u rooted before doing the update?
I keep getting code 402 update failed even after unrooting and trying the update
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hamsterskate said:
Go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
Thats Adam thread on how to unlock your boot loader. Everything is there. Your phone will be rooted after it.
This is scrosler Stock Rooted De-Odex'ed - I605VRALL4 (the new ota) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107125
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The BL unlock has been patched in this OTA. Adam made a new thread talking about it. I would advise removing or editing your post, as some noob will go to it (not read) and brick.
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i will just wait to root then i guess
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The BL unlock has been patched in this OTA. Adam made a new thread talking about it. I would advise removing or editing your post, as some noob will go to it (not read) and brick.
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Check this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106724
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He's updated the community in a different thread. This thread doesn't work. If that makes sense. Not anymore.
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so can anyone explain to me what bootloader is and odin and the status of whether or not i can i root i haven't rooted before
drewdinie said:
so can anyone explain to me what bootloader is and odin and the status of whether or not i can i root i haven't rooted before
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootloaders
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so basically when u unlock the bootloader u can mess around with your phone? is it rooted once its unlocked?
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so basically when u unlock the bootloader u can mess around with your phone? is it rooted once its unlocked?
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Yes. Think if it as 2 levels of a hack. (I'm no pro so thus is a very generic description). With root you can do many more things than an unrooted phone (I rooted just to load all the apps in the multi window drawer). However, with an unlocked bootloader you can do even more (custom roms, overclock, nandroid.....which is a TOTAL backup of your phone, that can restore it to it's wxact state of when you nandroid it). I am rooted but did not unlock my bootloader (yet).
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You can definitely make a nandroid with a locked bootloader, my dude.
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ok so can i root my note2? i havent unlocked or rooted but i updated sooo...i dont want roms i just want rooted apps like beats datasync and maybe titanium
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You can definitely make a nandroid with a locked bootloader, my dude.
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Lol.....like I said, I'm (obviously) no pro. This is my first samsung. Is there an app or toolbox or something I can get? Or do i have to mess with odin (I'm still not even clear as to what odin is). I used the app to inject root and when I try to boot in to recovery it warns about customs roms so I just cancel it. Can I do that and proceed without screwing uo my phone?
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AZSALUKI said:
Lol.....like I said, I'm (obviously) no pro. This is my first samsung. Is there an app or toolbox or something I can get? Or do i have to mess with odin (I'm still not even clear as to what odin is). I used the app to inject root and when I try to boot in to recovery it warns about customs roms so I just cancel it. Can I do that and proceed without screwing uo my phone?
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Don't mess with odin unless whatever instructions you're reading call for it. Flash roms with a custom recovery.
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Don't mess with odin unless whatever instructions you're reading call for it. Flash roms with a custom recovery.
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I'm not unlocked though? I can flash roms with just root? Sorry......still learning. I've only had HTC in the past and they were unlocked. I really just want to nandroid. What's a custom recovery that I can use without being unlocked? Thanks!
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I don't know if you should be messing around with this phone at your tech level, brotha. Now you're asking a whole bunch of questions and I don't feel like being an android 101 guy tonight.
Honesty, google is where it's at. It's how I learned. Wikipedia, too.
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Too late. I tried to backup in CWM and got that awful screen telling me i had unauthorized software and to head to verizon (and i haven't installed the OTA). Had to restore to stock and then reroot. I thought i had a grasp of this but i guess not.
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The main feature to unlocking the Bootloader is to have a custom kernel. Which handles the way the CPU works, which in turn with a custom kernel improve performance, and battery life.
I was under the impression you had to be rooted to unlock the bootloader but I guess not now
Be patient. No need to hurry. Read up until you have more confidence and context. Sounds like you are learning fast though.
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DISCLAIMER:
Your device, your responsibility. I am not liable for anything you flash, including this.
As a result you'll probably want to read the rest of the thread and at least be aware of what you're flashing.
You've been warned.
Credits:
Thanks to the following for making this possible:
Anonymous sources for MD2 kernel
DJRBliss for Motochopper root exploit
Chainfire for SuperSU
jcase for setting the record straight on kernel root block (learn something new every day!)
And you, the community! Otherwise we wouldn't be here! Thank you!
Background:
The MDK kernel contains features that disable the su binary by default.
There are ways to bypass this once rooted but attempts to use Motochopper failed.
So we needed another way to get root.
...Enter the MD2 Kernel. At the moment one of the easiest doors into allowing Motochopper.
Download Links for MD2 Kernel TAR: http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=256
There are two mirrors posted on that thread.
Steps are pretty simple:
1) Enter Odin Mode - Hold Vol Down + Power from power off. (ADB reboot download also works with USB debugging on)
2) Flash MD2 kernel
3) Go to the Motochopper thread and follow the steps in OP.
Congratulations! You are now rooted.
Follow-Up/Notes:
1) You will want to go back to MDK kernel after rooted to avoid kernel/ROM mismatch and potential issues due to it. A few weeks ago this may have been an issue due to the root block but jcase has informed me that is corrected as of the latest SuperSU. So please update to latest SuperSU and flash back the MDK kernel. You can find a link to that here.
2) Warnings will now come up once rooted. You can suppress these by freezing SEAndroid.apk
Questions/Concerns/Etc.
Please post here if there are any questions, concerns, comments, etc. We're still human and can certainly make mistakes - I'll be happy to correct them if any are brought to light.
Enjoy!
sweeeeet!!! thanks!!!
Any way to get rid of the "custom" screen when turning the phone on?
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Jdella681 said:
Any way to get rid of the "custom" screen when turning the phone on?
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Did you flash back the MDK kernel yet?
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garwynn said:
Did you flash back the MDK kernel yet?
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Yea it's on that kernel already. Everything is working fine but I'd prefer to get that fixed for future "warranty" issues if I need to bring it to the store.
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Yea it's on that kernel already. Everything is working fine but I'd prefer to get that fixed for future "warranty" issues if I need to bring it to the store.
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If you need to reflash stock via Odin before you take it in. That's the only way I know at the moment to get around it.
NM I had to unroot and reflash the kernel. Afterwards just flash the kernel to root them update the binaries (missed that step) and flashed the normal kernel. Problem solved.
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I flashed old kernel rooted flashed new. now no root anyone else have same issue?
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slackwaresupport said:
I flashed old kernel rooted flashed new. now no root anyone else have same issue?
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I'm having that issue. It's not working.
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I flashed old kernel rooted flashed new. now no root anyone else have same issue?
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Did you follow the step correctly that said install the latest version of SuperSU before flashing MDK kernel?
I'll bet that's what was missed.
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Did you follow the step correctly that said install the latest version of SuperSU before flashing MDK kernel?
I'll bet that's what was missed.
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yes.. i was already on the older kernel with root.
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yes.. i was already on the older kernel with root.
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Right. But from what I have been told it won't hold with Superuser, which is what is installed with Motochopper. That's why have to change to Chainfire's SuperSU.
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Sorry if this is a dumb question but if I use this method for root how would I unroot if needed? Thanks in advance.
alekurkudi said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question but if I use this method for root how would I unroot if needed? Thanks in advance.
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Remove su binary, superuser.apk and busybox if installed.
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I'm going to wait for unlocked bootloader .. Though this bloatware is annoying
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This doesn't work on my phone I get "adb server is out of date" and "running error" I'll pay any in indianapolis to root this stupid thing.
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JCBiznatch said:
This doesn't work on my phone I get "adb server is out of date" and "running error" I'll pay any in indianapolis to root this stupid thing.
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You need an updated ver of adb. Shame you weren't closer to Chi-town or I'd do it for ya.
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I'll drive there on a weekend I'm getting sick of trying this all night long
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JCBiznatch said:
I'll drive there on a weekend I'm getting sick of trying this all night long
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Pm me. If you have gtalk can probably walk you through it.
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I just bought a used S4 and as expected the seller reset it to factory settings. Now, when I checked for updates, there was a system update that I downloaded. However, my phone cannot install the update. It reboots and starts the update. I see the android logo but then it says error and the phone reboots. I then get a message that says the update was unsuccessful. I am coming from the rebound and don't know what issue the S4 has.
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I just bought a used S4 and as expected the seller reset it to factory settings. Now, when I checked for updates, there was a system update that I downloaded. However, my phone cannot install the update. It reboots and starts the update. I see the android logo but then it says error and the phone reboots. I then get a message that says the update was unsuccessful. I am coming from the rebound and don't know what issue the S4 has.
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You can download the stock firmware and flash it with ODIN. That would likely fix the problem. Just make sure you use the same baseband version that you're currently on.
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dhayman11 said:
You can download the stock firmware and flash it with ODIN. That would likely fix the problem. Just make sure you use the same baseband version that you're currently on.
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If your deadset on installing the newest update you can try odin. It doesnt have to be the same firmware tho. You can upgrade from mdk to me7, you cant go back tho because of it being blocked. Be warned tho me7 only has root capabilites. No custom recovery. Theres a thread in the devopment section with the me7 files posted and theres a guide in the same thread on how to do it as well.
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I just bought a used S4 and as expected the seller reset it to factory settings. Now, when I checked for updates, there was a system update that I downloaded. However, my phone cannot install the update. It reboots and starts the update. I see the android logo but then it says error and the phone reboots. I then get a message that says the update was unsuccessful. I am coming from the rebound and don't know what issue the S4 has.
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why update it lol
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elliwigy said:
why update it lol
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Theres no reason to laugh at him. Maybe he doesnt care about root and wants the newest firmware.
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I just read about the new update. Actually my phone is not rooted yet. And it looks like this update will make it hard or impossible to root and get a recovery? I better leave it alone then.
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The newest update can be rooted. No custom recovery at the moment but theres a few people working on it.
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I just read about the new update. Actually my phone is not rooted yet. And it looks like this update will make it hard or impossible to root and get a recovery? I better leave it alone then.
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Good call.
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If u like flashing roms then updating to me7 isnt for u
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Same issue with update, only I lose data
I used Odin to go back to stock MDK, then when I take the update from Verizon, it fails as OP states and I lose data. No 3G or LTE. Have to erase everything in the Odin back to MDK stock to get it back. Any suggestions? Not in too much of a hurry, but concerned that I'll never be able to get to the new radio and firmware.
Update: I lose data when I set up Wi-Fi the first time after restoring. Had data when phone first booted in setup mode, then after setting up Wi-Fi, goes away. Must have some mucked setting somewhere.
Okay guys, so here is the deal. My now is having some issues that may or may not require a return, and I would like to completely return to sick, just in case. I used casual to unlock and root, but how would I relock? I have not been able to find a guide anywhere. Also, how does triangle away work? I was told that I need to use this so that a triangle does not alert them to me unlocking. Noob question I know, but any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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your kidding me? Click link in my sig...or can be found over in the dev section.
Nope not kidding you. Honestly could not find it when I looked. I'll check that out though , thanks .
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Nope not kidding you. Honestly could not find it when I looked. I'll check that out though , thanks .
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all you do is restore to not the latest odin the previous one odin that image and take ota and it looks your device with the ota
Thanks man!
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Question.... if I flash back to my stock back up and then update , will that remove my unlock/ unroot?
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Question.... if I flash back to my stock back up and then update , will that remove my unlock/ unroot?
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check my guide again...I just updated section 1b. We now have a VRAMC3 odin file. Now you can flash back to the latest stock and no need to update. :good:
Dont forget to thank Beanstown, he provided the link!
and yes that will unroot and relock.
OK , last post I promise lol. If I flash back to stock 4.1.1( through twrp) and update, I will be completely stock?
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OK , last post I promise lol. If I flash back to stock 4.1.1( through twrp) and update, I will be completely stock?
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flashing through recovery does not replace recovery which will cause the ota update to fail. If you want to go back to factory stock. simply odin vramc3 in odin and be done.
OK thanks
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So I have to ship my phone out to T-Mobile. I honestly don't know how they feel about unlocked bootloaders, custom ROMs, custom recovery, and root. So my mission is to revert everything back to stock as soon as possible. I need to relock the bootloader, flash my stock recovery, and the stock rom as well. Any help to achieve this would be great.
I'm currently on 6.0, rooted, with TWRP. Thanks in advance!
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AverageJanitor said:
So I have to ship my phone out to T-Mobile. I honestly don't know how they feel about unlocked bootloaders, custom ROMs, custom recovery, and root. So my mission is to revert everything back to stock as soon as possible. I need to relock the bootloader, flash my stock recovery, and the stock rom as well. Any help to achieve this would be great.
I'm currently on 6.0, rooted, with TWRP. Thanks in advance!
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Using this thread to just flash the stock 6.0 KDZ file, and doing fastboot oem lock in the bootloader should do the trick. Obviously you don't wanna do the whole guide, just the KDZ part.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3382819
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YrrchSebor said:
Using this thread to just flash the stock 6.0 KDZ file, and doing fastboot oem lock in the bootloader should do the trick. Obviously you don't wanna do the whole guide, just the KDZ part.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3382819
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Thank you! Much appreciated good sir.
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