First time rooting. Apparently the bootloader is locked & I need a PC, the eng boot, and the bat file. I just don't know where to start, could someone point me to a relevant & up-to-date tutorial/steps?
Build: NRD90M.G930PVPU4BQH1
I have not activated yet, but I did update Android and installed another update as well. Is the bootloader locked on the G930P? Will I ever be able to root this phone?
Any help appreciated!
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Greetings
I foolishly upgraded my tablet to the latest version (4.2.2) before rooting my device. I understand that 4.2.2 cannot be rooted at this time. If I am wrong, please let me know.
So....I downloaded EMMA, unlocked my tablet, installed EMMA and proceeded to (as I though) downgrade to 4.1.2, in order to root the tablet and then upgrade.
EMMA happily installed the downgrade and indicated it was successful. Upon restarting my tablet, I noticed that I still had 4.2.2. I tried to again install the downgrade, but no luck.
I did do a complete backup of my data, so after reinstalling my apps, I was able to restore data and get my tablet back to its original (4.2.2) state. Of course, I am sitting with an unlocked device. I did not see any way on EMMA to relock the bootloader.
Without overly trying the patience of those who have far more knowledge of these matters than I, here are a few questions:
-why didn't the downgrade take?
-given I have an unlocked device, is there an alternate method to downgrade, root, protect root, upgrade and relock device?
-if number 2 is not possible what is the easiest and quickest way to relock the bootloader.
-is rooting 4.2.2 a question of when or if?
I would like to thank you all for reading this and any help you have to offer.
Have a good day.
gderreck said:
Without overly trying the patience of those who have far more knowledge of these matters than I, here are a few questions:
-why didn't the downgrade take?
-given I have an unlocked device, is there an alternate method to downgrade, root, protect root, upgrade and relock device?
-if number 2 is not possible what is the easiest and quickest way to relock the bootloader.
-is rooting 4.2.2 a question of when or if?
I would like to thank you all for reading this and any help you have to offer.
Have a good day.
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Emma does not downgrade. It only installs the latest ROM ("service") for your device. It wrongly shows you the previous version in the list of services available (.370 for example for my 311). If you view the ''service" details in the bottom of the right-hand panel in Emma, you will see it actually refers to the latest ROM, not the previous.
Also, as far as I know, you cannot re-lock your bootloader with Emma. You will have to use Flashtool - search these forums or Google it for a "how to". Why do you want to re-lock?
There is a way to get root on 4.2.2 if you have an unlocked bootloader, see here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392092&page=24 , post #232. I have not tried this myself, so I can't say if it works.
A little tip for you - when asking a question here, please state your device version (311, 312 or 321).
gderreck said:
Greetings
I foolishly upgraded my tablet to the latest version (4.2.2) before rooting my device. I understand that 4.2.2 cannot be rooted at this time. If I am wrong, please let me know.
So....I downloaded EMMA, unlocked my tablet, installed EMMA and proceeded to (as I though) downgrade to 4.1.2, in order to root the tablet and then upgrade.
EMMA happily installed the downgrade and indicated it was successful. Upon restarting my tablet, I noticed that I still had 4.2.2. I tried to again install the downgrade, but no luck.
I did do a complete backup of my data, so after reinstalling my apps, I was able to restore data and get my tablet back to its original (4.2.2) state. Of course, I am sitting with an unlocked device. I did not see any way on EMMA to relock the bootloader.
Without overly trying the patience of those who have far more knowledge of these matters than I, here are a few questions:
-why didn't the downgrade take?
-given I have an unlocked device, is there an alternate method to downgrade, root, protect root, upgrade and relock device?
-if number 2 is not possible what is the easiest and quickest way to relock the bootloader.
-is rooting 4.2.2 a question of when or if?
I would like to thank you all for reading this and any help you have to offer.
Have a good day.
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Have a look here for downgrade instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427256
I've done it yesterday and am glad i got rid of that dreadful phablet UI.
Thank you both for your replies. Mode is SGP311. I bought it from Sony Canada. I'm not sure if that is significant. Would I be correct in guessing that the US firmware is different from the Canadian version?
Thanks
gderreck said:
Thank you both for your replies. Mode is SGP311. I bought it from Sony Canada. I'm not sure if that is significant. Would I be correct in guessing that the US firmware is different from the Canadian version?
Thanks
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Take a look here:
"http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433466"
Given that you have a SGP311, you should be able to root stock 4.2.2 using this.
Im sorry if this has been answered in other threads im simply trying to help a friend out with rooting and possibly unlocking the boot loader? Can someone point me in the rite direction? It would be most appreciated
I would check the Verizon LG G3 forums where there are many instances of your questions having been already thoroughly answered.
What you will find is that you must be on v10b firmware, which you can downgrade to using either the .kdz or the .TOT method, then you can root v10b (only) with StumpRoot, or ioRoot, or PurpleDrake, before the phone updates back to v12b. With SuperSu in survival mode root can be retained through either of the current OTA updates (which provide very little enhancement beyond patching root exploits), so far, and with root you can install a specially modified TWRP recovery which will allow the flashing of unsigned kernels and roms.
There. You are on your own from hete on.
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use flashify to install the bumped version of twrp (get it from the original development section). Worked like a charm. Plenty of bumped roms to grab in the dev section.
gothicasshole said:
Im sorry if this has been answered in other threads im simply trying to help a friend out with rooting and possibly unlocking the boot loader? Can someone point me in the rite direction? It would be most appreciated
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There is no unlocking of the bootloader. Bumping doesn't unlock the bootloader. However, it fools the phone into allowing the flashing of custom ROMs and kernels without unlocking the bootloader. Basically, the phone "believes" that whatever is being flashed (via TWRP) is acceptable and allows the image to pass the "security check" that is done when flashing. It's the same thing as IF the bootloader were unlocked, but in reality, it isn't unlocked. It's a security exploit, kind of like rooting this phone is a security exploit.
However, a quick OTA patch from Verizon or LG could make either or both no longer work. In fact, some OTAs have fixed the root exploit on some models, so you have to flash back to a previous version to root.
You have to root first, then you can flash TWRP.
As stated, there are plenty of FAQs in the general G3 section that help explain all of this.
OK thanks guys. Um just used to seeing a sticky on root under original android development I have no idea what firm ware he's running ik how restrictive big red can be at&t is no better but that's why when they offered a nexus I went and grabbed it
He's wanting a lollipop rom
gothicasshole said:
He's wanting a lollipop rom
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Go here which gives a whole list of things, including how to root, how to bump, how to flash, etc:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/help-thread-lg-g3-question-t2947298
It's where I went before I got this phone to be sure I could do all the things I wanted to.
Thank you
I'll definitely refer him
Hello, so currently I m on H90120J and I keep getting notification to update software, but since H901 is a bit strange with rooting I m not sure if I should update.
Currently my bootloader is unlocked but I can't install two. I need to investigate on how can I achieve that since fastboot Command returns error when I try to install TWRP 3.
there are a tutorial in xda forum about how to do root. and after doing root it doesn't matter if you have latest update installed before rooting or not.
cheers
Hi everyone, I've just got a G-900T running 5.1.1 yesterday. This phone is unlocked, but I am not sure what method did the former user use to unlock. I want to install another ROM (maybe 6.0.1 firmware or other custom ROM), but I am afraid that it will be carrier-locked again, can anyone confirm this for me? Thanks for the help.
To be locked again, you'll have to lock it from developer options, which is not available on AOSP ROMs, and hidden from Stock-based ones. You may consider yourself safe.
There are two types of locking - 1) carrier, and 2) Boot loader. To flash a custom ROM, the boot loader has to be unlocked. That would have been the case if it had a custom ROM installed when you bought it. But if it has a stock ROM, you will have to check the security lock level (About Device) to confirm that the security level is low enough to allow unlocking the boot loader. Otherwise, you may brick your phone.
outlaw0703 said:
Hi everyone, I've just got a G-900T running 5.1.1 yesterday. This phone is unlocked, but I am not sure what method did the former user use to unlock. I want to install another ROM (maybe 6.0.1 firmware or other custom ROM), but I am afraid that it will be carrier-locked again, can anyone confirm this for me? Thanks for the help.
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I have the T-Mobile (not Metro) Nord N10. It has been carrier unlocked and I have unlocked the bootloader. I just updated to Android 11.
I have rooted a few phones in the past, but it's been a while.
The way I understand it, I can either flash TWRP and flash Magisk that way, or i can install Magisk and flash a patched boot image.
The second way seems to be challenging, though, because I can't find the stock image for BE2028 in order to patch it.
Is my understanding of the process right? Does anybody know where I can get the stock BE2028 image?
Thanks!
https://android.googleapis.com/packages/ota-api/package/68b87a9a26d46aee523407ce6dea802a7ca3a378.zip
This will work with the new Android 11 update? And for the BE2028?
It's the stock T-Mobile Android 11 Rom that was just released
You could just boot TWRP and flash Magisk
Did everything work out for you? I'm kind of surprised it took so much teeth pulling to get to a be2028 root guide.lol I haven't done anything to mine yet. I'll probably go ahead with my boot loader unlock. Thanks.
Same here... I have a BE2028 can you pls tell us if it worked? I got the token and everything rdy to unlock the bootloader