Unlock bootloader and Root - LG V30 Questions & Answers

Hello guys, i am new to LG, so i saw this:
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
i hope lg v30 will have an unlockable bootloader but..
i was wondering, what is different from Google Nexus or Pixel to LG in factor of unlocking bootloader and getting root Magisk, and pass Safetynet?
I saw that for LG G6 getting root is really hard or impossible for USA version.
So i hope some experts will answer all my and LG community doubts

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The TMobile version will most likely be bootloader unlocked unless LG decided to lock it down just like Samsung did
Most TMobile phones are boot unlockable

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For europe instead? I know that g6 was unlocked only for Europe
I live in Europe, so that will be OK for me, but still, once unlocked bootloader, did you pass safetynet?

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EasyDeath said:
For europe instead? I know that g6 was unlocked only for Europe
I live in Europe, so that will be OK for me, but still, once unlocked bootloader, did you pass safetynet?
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I am in the US, and I must have root, so I don't have the G6 yet, unless root comes.
Once the bootloader is unlocked, flash TWRP. Then flash MAGISKs newest version. Then set up masgisk and you should be fine passing safety net

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Really interested in this. I have a Note 8 on order but if the v30 is Bootloader unlocked and rooted then it may be enough for me to jump ship. Having Resurrection Rom on the v30 would be amazing but not keeping my hopes up being that the V20 was not as bootloader unlock friendly as before and required Dirty Santa unlock. Don't think the simple OEM UNLOCK command will work.

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Josh McGrath said:
I am in the US, and I must have root, so I don't have the G6 yet, unless root comes.
Once the bootloader is unlocked, flash TWRP. Then flash MAGISKs newest version. Then set up masgisk and you should be fine passing safety net
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Root has come to the U.S. version of the LG G6, if you buy the U.S. carrier unlocked version, which is also eligible for bootloader unlock. LG G6 US997. Don't buy carrier branded versions.
Here's the OFFICIAL LG bootloader unlock list:
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
See the U.S. LG G6 US997?
Here's even a custom ROM specifically for the LG G6 U.S. carrier unlocked version:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][7.1.2]Dirty Unicorns 11.6[US997]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/development/rom-dirty-unicorns-11-6-t3659943
So, same deal with the LG V30. Wait for the carrier unlocked version, which comes a few weeks after the carrier stores fleece the suckers.
I'm predicting mid-November.
Whenever it's released (carrier unlocked version), it will also be on that bootloader unlock list and can be rooted.
Apparently the carrier unlocked U.S. version which is bootloader unlock eligible will be LG V30 US998.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1357369-REG/lg_lgus998_ausasv_lg_v30_us998_64gb.html?email=
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Josh McGrath said:
The T-Mobile version will most likely be bootloader unlocked unless LG decided to lock it down just like Samsung did
Most TMobile phones are boot unlockable
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NO, the T-mobile LG V30 version will NOT be bootloader unlocked. (At least not in the way we need.) That's all in the past. For instance with the LG G6, you have to buy the U.S. carrier unlocked version (LG G6 US997), not the T-mobile version which is still effectively bootloader locked. There's still no root for the T-mobile LG G6 released MONTHS ago, because all the fastboot commands have been disabled.
OK, to get technically granular the T-mobile LG G6 bootloader can be "unlocked" but nothing else can be done:
johndc7 said:
All the fastboot commands have been removed on this device other than lock and unlock. Until there is a method to flash a custom recovery we can't really do anything.
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In effect,the phone is still locked down. So, months later still NO root, no TWRP, nothing can be done.
There's 23 pages for root bounty on the T-mobile LG G6, but of course no root yet because all the fastboot commands have been disabled. 23 pages of people BEGGING for root and pledging money for the T-mobile "bootloader unlocked" LG G6.
Two devs even ported ROMs and posted them to the T-mobile LG G6 thread and everyone is like, "Why are you posting that stuff here? We can't use it!"
Whereas, the U.S. carrier unlocked version of the LG G6 (US9978) has TWRP, root, ROMs, etc. and is compatible with ALL U.S. carriers. Same with the European carrier unlocked version (H870) of the LG G6. Here's one of the ROMs for those UNLOCKED versions, which are also on LG's BOOTLOADER UNLOCK LIST:
The LG V30 carrier unlocked versions will be added to that list when LG releases them, a few weeks AFTER the branded carrier versions. Do NOT buy a carrier-branded LG V30 if you care about bootloader unlock, root, TWRP, custom kernels, ROMs...
I know this thread if for the LG V30, but I'm saying LG will probably do EXACTLY the same thing they did with the LG G6. They will LOCK DOWN all the bootloaders for all the carrier versions, but will then release carrier-unlocked U.S. and European versions which will be eligible for "real" bootloader unlock. Those phones will get root, ROMs, etc.

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The TMobile v20 was bootloader unlockable via adb oem unlock. And as I understand it, the tmobile G6 was the same.
So most likely the TMOBILE V30 will be the same, but much the current G6, security will be tough to obtain root
I would not be surprised if the V30 is boot locked this time and they want to compete with Samsung, especially with the use of flash signature and anti rollbacks lately

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Josh McGrath said:
The TMobile v20 was bootloader unlockable via adb oem unlock. And as I understand it, the tmobile G6 was the same.
So most likely the TMOBILE V30 will be the same, but much the current G6, security will be tough to obtain root
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NO, the T-mobile LG G6 is not NOT bootloader unlockable. At least not the way we need here on XDA. (You can "unlock" the bootloader on the T-mobile LG G6, but cannot flash anything on it.) I provided proof in the links above. Instead you just repeat the same incorrect information? Please don't do that. At least read before replying? See the blue underlined links? If I say something and there's a blue underlined link, it's direct proof of what I'm saying. NO root, no TWRP, nothing for any T-mobile LG G6 which was released MONTHS AGO.
As I said, that's all in the past, about T-mobile having "unlocked" bootloaders. They no longer have it for Samsung phones nor for LG phones.
There's 23 pages for root bounty on the T-mobile LG G6, but of course no root yet because all the fastboot commands have been disabled.
Two devs even ported ROMs and posted them to the T-mobile LG G6 thread and everyone is like, "Why are you posting that stuff here? We can't use it!"
T-MOBILE LG G6:
Barsky said:
What's does it matter. You can't do anything with this. It's a pointless thread until and if we get root and that doesn't look like it is going to happen on this model.
If this were a news headline, I believe it would be called clickbait
No offense meant to micromod. Just frustrated with this situation .
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YOU even posted this below in that same thread, so you should know better?
Josh McGrath said:
You must be bootloader unlocked, and rooted to use flashify to flash TWRP
It's a catch 22 deal
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You KNOW there's the T-mobile LG G6 is still locked down. So WHY here are you saying here it's not?
I'm educating people before they screw up. You NEED the carrier unlocked version, which qualifies for LG's bootloader unlock list. (REAL bootloader unlock.) The U.S. and European LG V30 carrier unlocked will appear on that list after they are released, probably in mid-November...
Some more information on the T-mobile LG G6 from an expert:
autoprime said:
T-mobile H872 G6 doesn't have root yet and will only have root once they have a method to get TWRP onto the device. Fastboot boot/flash commands are disabled so it will take an exploit of some sort to get TWRP flashed to the recovery partition.
The only other G6 device that will have root is whatever device LG adds to the official bootloader unlock list which can be found here: http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
The models added to the bootloader unlock list will be the models to get for proper bootloader unlock, TWRP and root without jumping through hoops like the Tmobile H872 variant does. (currently U.S. and European unlocked carrier LG G6)
For all the other G6 variants without bootloader unlock (AT&T, Verizon, us cellular, canadian, australian, south american, korean, chinese, etc..), a new root method of some sort would be needed but there is nothing public yet. Once a public root arrives and if a debug bootloader image is leaked (like the LG V20) then other G6 variants might be able to have an unlocked bootloader allowing TWRP and permanent root.
Just laying out all the current info to this date. I have no plans to work on any of this as I do not have the device.
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ChazzMatt said:
Root has come to the U.S. version of the LG G6, if you buy the U.S. carrier unlocked version, which is also eligible for bootloader unlock. LG G6 US997. Don't buy carrier branded versions.
Here's the OFFICIAL LG bootloader unlock list:
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
See the U.S. LG G6 US997?
Here's even a custom ROM specifically for the LG G6 U.S. carrier unlocked version:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][7.1.2]Dirty Unicorns 11.6[US997]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/development/rom-dirty-unicorns-11-6-t3659943
So, same deal with the LG V30. Wait for the carrier unlocked version, which comes a couple of months after the carrier stores fleece the suckers.
One site is saying probably mid-October:
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/08/unlocked-lg-v30-flagship-likely-cost-749-99-us.html/amp
Whenever it's released (carrier unlocked version), it will also be on that bootloader unlock list and can be rooted.
Apparently the carrier unlocked U.S. version which is bootloader unlock eligible will be LG V30 US998.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1357369-REG/lg_lgus998_ausasv_lg_v30_us998_64gb.html?email=
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The only reason I buy the carrier, TMobile version, is because I don't keep phone's long usually. 6 months tops and I don't want to fork out that much money up front every time

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Josh McGrath said:
The only reason I buy the carrier, TMobile version, is because I don't keep phone's long usually. 6 months tops and I don't want to fork out that much money up front every time
(for carrier unlocked versions that have REAL bootloader unlock)
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Then you don't care about bootloader unlock, root, custom ROMs, kernels, etc.
Because the days of T-mobile being dev friendly are over. Carrier-branded LG G6 is effectively locked down and so will the LG V30, for all the carriers.
Only the U.S. and European "carrier unlocked" versions will qualify for LG's bootloader unlock list.

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you seem so angry.
also, I never posted to this thread, so wtf?

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Barsky said:
you seem so angry.
also, I never posted to this thread, so wtf?
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Not angry. Just using your comment to correct misinformation.
I had already proved it, in my first reply to him -- because I try to research before posting. But then he came along and repeated the same crap again? While QUOTING my post! Which is annoying, when you've already been told the actual facts, with proof to back it up. Refute the proof if you can, but don't ignore it.
He had even posted in that same LG G6 "useless" ROM thread you did! So it's not like he's unfamiliar with the locked-down T-MOBILE LG G6 situation... Therefore, I don't know why he keeps saying the T-mobile LG G6 bootloader is "unlocked".
(At the risk of confusing people, yes the T-mobile LG G6 bootloader can be unlocked, but all the other fastboot commands have been disabled. So, it doesn't do you any good. It's like having the keys to the car -- but the car is missing. It's still a locked down phone. The phone was released when? March, April? Now September and still no root or TWRP on the T-mobile LG G6. Whereas the U.S. and European "carrier unlocked" versions -- which qualify for REAL bootloader unlock -- have tons of dev work going.)
Sorry you got involved. I quoted your informative comment in addition to the previous proof. T-Mobile LG G6 does NOT have a "real" unlocked bootloader, and very probable neither will the LG V30.
T-Mobile has long stopped being dev friendly.

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ok

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Damn....if u choose to buy other unlockeable v30 other than tmobile one you will loose 600mhz capabilities

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The easy days of oem unlocking, twrp and rooting are over with T-Mobile. If you've got the cash, just by the unlocked version if you must have root.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

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netgar said:
Damn....if u choose to buy other unlockeable v30 other than tmobile one you will loose 600mhz capabilities
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I'm hoping when the U.S. carrier unlocked version (LG V30: US998.USA) is actually released to the public for sale it will have the 600mhz band.
Or that you can flash the T-mobile radio to it to enable that band 71.
I'm pretty sure the hardware (antennas) will all be the same on all the U.S. models. The differences then would be firmware.

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ChazzMatt said:
I'm hoping when the U.S. carrier unlocked version (LG V30: US998.USA) is actually released to the public for sale it will have the 600mhz band.
Or that you can flash the T-mobile radio to it to enable that band 71.
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That would be good

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MicroMod777 said:
The easy days of oem unlocking, twrp and rooting are over with T-Mobile. If you've got the cash, just by the unlocked version if you must have root.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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That makes me cry reading that, because #1 it's true, and #2, the whole reason I came to T-Mobile a few years ago, because they were the last carrier still releasing new flagships with unlocked bootloaders.
Absolutely blows they stopped too, now all 4 major U.S. carriers are locked down today The old days of buying a carrier version Galaxy Note, rooting it and installing TWRP, and then flashing the latest Cyanogen ROM are gone. Really is sad. Imagine the S8 or G6 running Lineage 14.1 now

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ChazzMatt said:
Not angry. Just using your comment to correct misinformation.
I had already proved it, in my first reply to him -- because I try to research before posting. But then he came along and repeated the same crap again? While QUOTING my post! Which is annoying as in my opinion it's close to lying at some point, when you've already been told the actual facts, with proof to back it up. Refute the proof if you can, but don't ignore it.
He had even posted in that same LG G6 "useless" ROM thread you did! So it's not like he's unfamiliar with the locked-down T-MOBILE LG G6 situation... Therefore, I don't know why he keeps saying the T-mobile LG G6 bootloader is unlocked.
(At the risk of confusing people, yes the T-mobile LG G6 bootloader can be unlocked, but all the other fastboot commands have been disabled. So, it doesn't do you any good. It's like having the keys to the car -- but the car is missing. It's still a locked down phone. The phone was released when? March, April? Now September and still no root or TWRP on the T-mobile LG G6. Whereas the U.S. and European "carrier unlocked" versions -- which qualify for REAL bootloader unlock -- have tons of dev work going.)
Sorry you got involved. I quoted your informative comment in addition to the previous proof. T-Mobile LG G6 does NOT have a "real" unlocked bootloader, and neither will the LG V30.
Damnit man. Change your manpon and relax. It's called helping people, people who ask the same questions.
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