Cant believe it was that easy! I just went into fastboot and unlocked it via the prompts! I get the warning when i reboot my phone saying the bootloader is unlocked! How do I get twrp on here and root this sucker!
stu5797 said:
Cant believe it was that easy! I just went into fastboot and unlocked it via the prompts! I get the warning when i reboot my phone saying the bootloader is unlocked! How do I get twrp on here and root this sucker!
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And it doesn't do any good (right now).
T-Mobile H932 has crippled ADB.
There's a T-Mobile H932 specific thread where they're trying to get root and stuff:
T-Mobile LG V30 H932 | Progress Towards Root/TWRP/ROMs (not achieved yet)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3690577
Then, when you finish that, go read this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3665927
That last thread was started back in early September -- and even then on the first page, we detailed the issue T-Mobile LG V30 would have, based on the T-Mobile LG G6.
Both the LG carrier unlocked versions have official bootloader unlock and root, while the T-Mobile model has a bootloader unlock but most of the ADB flash commands are removed. The T-Mobile LG G6 STILL doesn't have root.
stu5797 said:
Cant believe it was that easy! I just went into fastboot and unlocked it via the prompts! I get the warning when i reboot my phone saying the bootloader is unlocked! How do I get twrp on here and root this sucker!
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yes as always for LG TMO's , but probably you still don't have write commands enabled on Fastboot.
You should only be able to send "read" commands from there
wolfgart said:
yes as always for LG TMO's , but probably you still don't have write commands enabled on Fastboot.
You should only be able to send "read" commands from there
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If i will try to unlock the H930G Israel model (no carrier) using this method (fastboot) - will i theoretically have write commands?
the H930G italy model is the only one to get the bootloader unlock for now.
Orof said:
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If i will try to unlock the H930G Israel model (no carrier) using this method (fastboot) - will i theoretically have write commands?
the H930G italy model is the only one to get the bootloader unlock for now.
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You can try on the LG Developer Bootloader Unlock list website, but when you put in your IMEI or serial number or whatever they go buy, they'll probably say the phone isn't eligible. Same way U.S.Cellular version is not eligible...
But wouldn't hurt to try. LG system could have a snafu and you might very lucky.
Goodbye warranty for no benefit. you have no fastboot commands, so it is useless to unlock on your phone model.
and the phone keeps track of if the bootloader has been unlocked, even if you re-lock it.
That might be a big deal for some but the way I go through phones I'm not too concerned.
stu5797 said:
Cant believe it was that easy! I just went into fastboot and unlocked it via the prompts! I get the warning when i reboot my phone saying the bootloader is unlocked! How do I get twrp on here and root this sucker!
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Yup.. Didn't need unlock.bin.. Just like you said.. Strange.. Has anyone tried using write commands or is everything I'm reading assumptions? I can't find proof of What was tried anywhere.. What if twrp recovery worked? No one can confirm really unless it exists.. What if writing recovery is one of few commands that might work.. Any information would be appreciated..
lowkeyst4tus said:
Yup.. Didn't need unlock.bin.. Just like you said.. Strange.. Has anyone tried using write commands or is everything I'm reading assumptions? I can't find proof of What was tried anywhere.. What if twrp recovery worked? No one can confirm really unless it exists.. What if writing recovery is one of few commands that might work.. Any information would be appreciated..
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What you did is useless. Been discussed for a hundred pages elsewhere. Notice you've dug up an old thread from December 2017?
Right now (September 2018), every V30/V30+/V30S on the planet can be bootloader unlocked and rooted ----except for T-Mobile H932. Been that way since mid-May 2018, when we discovered the WTF Oreo bootloader unlock expoit.
H932 does not have any fastboot flash commands, so cannot be rooted. Also, since it has different RSA encryption it cannot be converted (Frankenstein) to carrier unlocked US998 which does have fastboot flash commands, like all the other North American variants.
See post #2 of this thread you are in for more information. I notice you quoted post #1 but didn't quote post #2? There were only 7 posts in this thread before it died off! If you can't find proof it's because you haven't actually looked... Here's post #2, from December 1, 2017:
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And it doesn't do any good (right now).
T-Mobile H932 has crippled ADB.
There's a T-Mobile H932 specific thread where they're trying to get root and stuff:
T-Mobile LG V30 H932 | Progress Towards Root/TWRP/ROMs (not achieved yet)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3690577
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Go read THAT referenced thread, which is current, and is up to 148 pages now. H932 may get root eventually, but right now still impossible.
Also, you could have bought a carrier unlocked V30 and use it on T-Mobile and have root. Or you could buy a mint LS998 for just over $300 off eBay, convert it to carrier unlocked US998 and have root.
(WTF...!) LG V30/V30+/V30S Bootloader Unlock & Root Method (With Clear Instructions)
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So I got the T-Mobile Variant of the LG V30 and ran command to unlock the bootloader and it seems to have unlocked it as well as wiping the data and cache. I know with previous LG devices with T-mobile that the there were no commands to be able to write to the device. Is there anyway to verify if this is the case?
Following
Binary Flood said:
So I got the T-Mobile Variant of the LG V30 and ran command to unlock the bootloader and it seems to have unlocked it as well as wiping the data and cache. I know with previous LG devices with T-mobile that the there were no commands to be able to write to the device. Is there anyway to verify if this is the case?
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This is very interesting, I wonder if bootloader is unlocked on the upcoming "sim unlocked" US998 as well? If the T-Mobile bootloader is unlocked this may be a game changer.
Apparently you can unlock bootloader but cannot run ANY other commands. So, its basically useless.
Binary Flood said:
So I got the T-Mobile Variant of the LG V30 and ran command to unlock the bootloader and it seems to have unlocked it as well as wiping the data and cache. I know with previous LG devices with T-mobile that the there were no commands to be able to write to the device. Is there anyway to verify if this is the case?
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You have already verified by the fastboot oem id command
Killua96 said:
You have already verified by the fastboot oem id command
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It's a damn shame, thanks for letting me know. Hopefully we could get another dirty santa type exploit.
I wonder what's up with that flashall command...
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Whatever you do, don't use fastboot flashing unlock_critical ... it'll factory reset your phone and won't unlock a damn thing ... not that I know from experience or anything.
gogozombiii said:
Whatever you do, don't use fastboot flashing unlock_critical ... it'll factory reset your phone and won't unlock a damn thing ... not that I know from experience or anything.
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if only i would've seen this earlier because that's what i ended up trying out in adb and boom a voided warranty and i didn't get time to take up the daydream offer since i'm sure they will be able to see i already voided my warranty. . In the mean time i have pulled a couple of files out like for example system(i used the adb pull /system), vendor( adb pull /system/vendor) and frameworks(adb pull /system/framework). ive just been poking around trying to see if there is any way to find the boot image. any ideas where it could be located?
If you have pulled system. can you please check if you have any *.mbn files there. If yes then copy, zip and attach them here.
These are lte modem configuration files which interest me much.
Thank you
Binary Flood said:
So I got the T-Mobile Variant of the LG V30 and ran command to unlock the bootloader and it seems to have unlocked it as well as wiping the data and cache. I know with previous LG devices with T-mobile that the there were no commands to be able to write to the device. Is there anyway to verify if this is the case?
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It has been discussed in the LG V30 Unlock bootloader and Root thread as well as the more specific T-mobile LG V30 root effort thread.
This post (October 7) shows commands a T-mobile LG V30 user tried after unlocking his bootloader:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74080195&postcount=112
And here's other exchanges in that same thread:
bp328i said:
Try "fastboot oem device-id"
I bet it fails which means yes the bootloader can be unlocked but adb is disabled so no way to load TWRP or any custom recovery. This would be the same as on the T-Mobile G6.
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It does fail. That means we will have to download the image for TWRP on the device, and if root is gained we can then cp the file to the recovery directory. That blows.
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bacon612 said:
So there we have it. It's locked just like previous models. Now we wait for the unlocked variant...
Edit: locked as in the fastboot commands have been disabled the same was they were on the g6
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With the fastboot commands disabled you need root to install TWRP or you need TWRP to get root, and neither is possible right now.
The posts above are from the more general LG V30 Unlock bootloader and Root -- general because it covers ALL LG V30 models, and it's pretty much agreed only the official carrier unlocked LG V30 US998 and H930 will have "real" bootloader unlock with full ADB fastboot commands. That doesn't exclue that some exploit might be found by devs, but just if you want easy bootloader unlock and root -- like with the LG G6 carrier unlocked models, which have root, recovery, ROMs, kernels.
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However, this is the thread below is to specifically discuss the T-mobile LG V30 root efforts:
T-mobile LG V30: Progress Towards Root/TWRP/ROMs (not achieved yet)
If there's any dev magic, that will be the thread to watch.
Initially the op did not specify he wished to only talk about the T-mobile LG V30 instead of all LG V30 models -- but once we got that clarified (the first few posts on page 1) then that's what the rest of the thread is about.
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arh2o said:
This is very interesting, I wonder if bootloader is unlocked on the upcoming "sim unlocked" US998 as well? If the T-Mobile bootloader is unlocked this may be a game changer.
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Been discussed in depth since early September in the bootloader unlock and root thread -- even before the LG V30 was released. Well known, the T-mobile LG V30 would have an "unlocked" bootloader -- but it doesn't do any good because the ADB fastboot commands are removed. (September 3)
The official carrier unlocked US998 and H930 models -- the ones NOT sold by any carriers, what LG calls for the "open market" will be placed on the LG Developer Bootloader Unlock list AFTER release, and will be eligible for bootloader unlock. They will have full ADB fastboot commands. Just like the LG G6 models then they will quickly get dev support for root, recovery, ROMs, kernels.
The official carrier unlocked LG G6 US997 was released May 12, 2017 but was not placed on the the Bootloader Unlock list until June 29. SIX WEEKS. However, there's now tons of dev work available.
Let's hope it doesn't take that long after the LG V30 US998 is released!
Whereas, the T-mobile LG G6 while ostensibly having an unlocked bootloader still has no root or recovery. Six or seven months later, still no dev work available.
R800x_user said:
if only i would've seen this earlier because that's what i ended up trying out in adb and boom a voided warranty and i didn't get time to take up the daydream offer since i'm sure they will be able to see i already voided my warranty. . In the mean time i have pulled a couple of files out like for example system(i used the adb pull /system), vendor( adb pull /system/vendor) and frameworks(adb pull /system/framework). ive just been poking around trying to see if there is any way to find the boot image. any ideas where it could be located?
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Can't pull boot without root access.
Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk
Out of curiosity, has anyone tried
Code:
fastboot oem ?
command?
gokart2 said:
Out of curiosity, has anyone tried
command?
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I wanted to ask if anyone is willing to help with LG V30 for T-Mobile I was able to get unlock BootLoader for T-Mobile
Just want to see any way i can push the superuser files through adb
thedarknight2023 said:
I wanted to ask if anyone is willing to help with LG V30 for T-Mobile I was able to get unlock BootLoader for T-Mobile
Just want to see any way i can push the superuser files through adb
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How did you unlock the bootloader? From the infamous g6, yes you can unlock it, but it is not really unlocked!
thedarknight2023 said:
I wanted to ask if anyone is willing to help with LG V30 for T-Mobile I was able to get unlock BootLoader for T-Mobile
Just want to see any way i can push the superuser files through adb
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As of right now (or if even) there is not way to root our phones. Most adb commands have been removed from our phones. You can unlock the t-mobile bootloader with the fastboot unlock command but is no help when we have no way to push adb commands.
This thread below is already discussing the T-Mobile model for bootloader loader unlock and root.
Initially the op didn't specify he was discussing only the T-Mobile LG V30, but he clarified.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3690577
I have a LG V30 H932 device that is stuck in fastboot mode. I can get into download mode to flash kdz but that is all. I tried countless times to flash kdz to fix like what the internet says but i have no luck. Please help. I recently flashed H93220K Oreo to it. It still is stuck.
Either there is a hardware problem with your phone, or you wiped out a partition that doesn't get flashed by a KDZ but is required to boot your phone.
Hardware problem would obviously have to be handled by LG, but if you can give some more info on what you were doing that caused this to happen, I can probably help you fix it.
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
Either there is a hardware problem with your phone, or you wiped out a partition that doesn't get flashed by a KDZ but is required to boot your phone.
Hardware problem would obviously have to be handled by LG, but if you can give some more info on what you were doing that caused this to happen, I can probably help you fix it.
-- Brian
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I unlocked, relocked, unlocked, then relocked it then tried flashing the kdz hoping it would erase the bootloader unlock counter instead i have this problem.
Kyle9312 said:
I unlocked, relocked, unlocked, then relocked it then tried flashing the kdz hoping it would erase the bootloader unlock counter -- instead i have this problem.
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You can't erase the bootloader unlock counter. Otherwise why would be of any use to the OEM/carrier to see if you have unlocked your bootloader?
EDIT: According to @runningnak3d, apparently you can erase it, but it's not easy and you needed to make preparations BEFORE unlocking the bootloader the first time.
Kyle9312 said:
I unlocked, relocked, unlocked, then relocked it then tried flashing the kdz hoping it would erase the bootloader unlock counter instead i have this problem.
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Did you let it boot each time you unlocked / relocked?
ChazzMatt said:
You can't erase the bootloader unlock counter. Otherwise why would be of any use to the OEM/carrier to see if you have unlocked your bootloader?
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Actually you can reset the counter, just not by flashing a KDZ. Unlike Samsung, the unlock counter isn't stored in an eFuse.
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
Actually you can reset the counter, just not by flashing a KDZ. Unlike Samsung, the unlock counter isn't stored in an eFuse.
-- Brian
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Interesting. I did not know that. In researching, I didn't find that answer. Thank you.
Then what use is it?
ChazzMatt said:
Interesting. I did not know that. In researching, I didn't find that answer.
Then what use is it?
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The only way (that *I* know of) is to make a full backup ... and I mean FULL -- every partition except userdata, when you first get the phone -- heck before it even boots. When you are ready to sell your phone, or if it needs a repair and it isn't so toast that you can't do a restore, then you restore that backup. If your phone is so broke that it won't boot, I have never had LG give me grief.
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
The only way (that *I* know of) is to make a full backup ... and I mean FULL -- every partition except userdata, when you first get the phone -- heck before it even boots. When you are ready to sell your phone, or if it needs a repair and it isn't so toast that you can't do a restore, then you restore that backup. If your phone is so broke that it won't boot, I have never had LG give me grief.
-- Brian
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Ah, I re-read your answer! So, user can NOT do by simply re-flashing KDZ. User needs to make preparations well before unlocking the bootloader the first time.
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Did you let it boot each time you unlocked / relocked?
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Yes. I had to set it up and open the dev options to allow OEM unlocking.
Is there any hope for my situation or am I up s**t creek without a paddle with this phone (pardon my language)?
ChazzMatt said:
You can't erase the bootloader unlock counter. Otherwise why would be of any use to the OEM/carrier to see if you have unlocked your bootloader?
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I called LG and explained my problem and I mentioned that the bootloader is unlocked and they told me that because the bootloader is unlocked I have voided the warranty.
Also...a little side note, the LG V30 is the first V flagships I have come accross that explicitly says in the bootloader menu that unlocking it will void warranty (therefore this is where the need for a bootloader unlock counter comes in).
If your carrier sees any numbers in the bootloader menu (any trips) then they won't help you because the warranty is voided.
Kyle9312 said:
I called LG and explained my problem and I mentioned that the bootloader is unlocked and they told me that because the bootloader is unlocked I have voided the warranty.
Also...a little side note, the LG V30 is the first V flagships I have come accross that explicitly says in the bootloader menu that unlocking it will void warranty (therefore this is where the need for a bootloader unlock counter comes in).
If your carrier sees any numbers in the bootloader menu (any trips) then they won't help you because the warranty is voided.
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The others that use the WTF exploit do not have to waive warranty to unlock their bootloader.
It still may be voided --but there's nothing stating that because we are doing it without LG permission.
On one of my US998 V30, I have LG's OFFICIAL bootloader unlock code. Had to jump through hoops proving I was original owner, the IMEI, the DEVICE_ID, etc -- and had to waive the warranty. Then I got the bootloader unlock code -- which only works with that one phone. After bootloader unlock, of course I had full fastboot flash commands.
T-mobile H932 doesn't have those fastboot flash commands. That's why we said the T-mobile H932 only has "fake" bootloader unlock. @runningnak3d worked around that with his laf exploit, but took some real work!
Whereas with WTF (which H932 cannot use), we don't need LG's permission so there's no AGREEMENT or NOTICE your warranty is being waived. I've used that on US998 V30+, which is NOT eligible for LG's official bootloader unlock code.
ChazzMatt said:
The others that use the WTF exploit do not have to waive warranty to unlock their bootloader.
It still may be voided --but there's nothing stating that because we are doing it without LG permission.
On one of my US998 V30, I have LG's OFFICIAL bootloader unlock code. Had to jump through hoops proving I was original owner, the IMEI, the DEVICE_ID, etc -- and had to waive the warranty. Then I got the bootloader unlock code -- which only works with that one phone. After bootloader unlock, of course I had full fastboot flash commands.
T-mobile H932 doesn't have those fastboot flash commands. That's why we said the T-mobile H932 only has "fake" bootloader unlock. @runningnak3d worked around that with his laf exploit, but took some real work!
Whereas with WTF (which H932 cannot use), we don't need LG's permission so there's no AGREEMENT or NOTICE your warranty is being waived. I've used that on US998 V30+, which is NOT eligible for LG's official bootloader unlock code.
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I dont see how lecturing me about the LAF exploit is helping me fix my phone. Please stick to the topic at hand.
Kyle9312 said:
I dont see how lecturing me about the LAF exploit is helping me fix my phone. Please stick to the topic at hand.
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1) I was replying to your comment about voiding the warranty. You brought up the topic, not me.
2) You obviously did not actually read it, because I was not "lecturing"on anything. I was giving information which may help others.
3) I will reply to what I want and how I want.
4) Try a MASTER RESET .
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1) I was replying to your comment about voiding the warranty. You brought up the topic, not me.
2) You obviously did not actually read it, because I was not "lecturing"on anything. I was giving information which may help others.
3) I will reply to what I want and how I want.
4) Try a MASTER RESET .
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I tried master reset also a few times and no success.
Kyle9312 said:
I tried master reset also a few times and no success.
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I'm sorry you are in this predicament.
UPDATE
I got the bootloader unlock cohnter to reset to zero using "fastboot flashing lock" or something and it reset the counter. T-mobile replaced the device under a warrenty replacement.
https://myphoneupdate.com/root-lg-g8x-thinq/
Haven't gotten the G8X, yet anyway, does anyone know if any of the methods the author listed above work, or is this site a known malware/scam site?
Not too sure, but the steps for unlocking the bootloader mention using the .bin file from an LG V40, so I'm not sure if it's legit or not...
https://myphoneupdate.com/unlock-bootloader-lg-g8x-thinq/
ok
g850emw european supports official bootloader unlock
my g8x now have unlocked bootloader =)
Syrop said:
OK
g850emw European supports official bootloader unlock
my g8x now have unlocked bootloader =)
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Could you elaborate, which resources did you use and what was the process, also does this now mean you are able to install TWRP, if so, which exact version and then are you able to root through TWRP or ODIN?
Wonder if there's a place one can find out whether this would work on US AT&T locked version, will unlock, speaking of which, why are there videos out there talking about that there's a cost to unlocking carrier, isn't the unlock free and provided on AT&T's website, what's the difference in terms of privacy risks and $?
Thanks
ClownWorld said:
Could you elaborate, which resources did you use and what was the process, also does this now mean you are able to install TWRP, if so, which exact version and then are you able to root through TWRP or ODIN?
Wonder if there's a place one can find out whether this would work on US AT&T locked version, will unlock, speaking of which, why are there videos out there talking about that there's a cost to unlocking carrier, isn't the unlock free and provided on AT&T's website, what's the difference in terms of privacy risks and $?
Thanks
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so, i used official unlock - https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
Syrop said:
so, i used official unlock - https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
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Which device from the list of supported devices did you use?
From developer.lge.com:
Supported Devices
The following devices support unlocking the bootloader:
• LG V50: LMV500EM for the European market
• LG V40: LMV405EBW for the European market
• LG G7: LMG710EM for the European market
• LG V30: H930 and H930G for the European market
• LG G6: US997.USA for the U.S. open market
• LG G6: H870 for the European market
• LG V20: US996.USA for the U.S. open market
• LG V10: H960A for the European market and Android M (Except France)
• LG G5 SE: H840 for the European market
• LG G5: RS988.USA for the U.S. open market
• LG G5: H850 for the European market
• LG G4: H815 for the European market
Unlocking the Bootloader is only supported on selected devices.
ATRIXXIRTA said:
Which device from the list of supported devices did you use?
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no one
for now you only need to write IMEI and Device-ID, not choose model
and it works
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no one
for now you only need to write IMEI and Device-ID, not choose model
and it works
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Gotcha.
Did you go through the full process of unlocking your bootloader, or did you just use fastboot to get the device ID credentials and get an email from LG with the .bin file?
You got me curious!!
Does this mean that upon unlocking the bootloader, installing a different ROM, rooting, one unlocks also the carrier, or is separate issue and how come some pay money for it when it seemingly is free on the carrier website? Scam? Or how are these private persons able to unlock the carrier for you? Say AT&T -> Global.
Also, is TWRP always device model specific or is there an option which is compatible for multiple models, likely to work with G8X in this case, I'm assuming a G8X specific TWRP does not exist.
yes, guys
i have g8x g850ewm for european market
i officially unlock bootloader using https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
for now it's only need IMEI and Device-ID (look at screenshot)
for now, with root i managed to use volte and vowifi in Russia =)
Syrop said:
yes, guys
i have g8x g850ewm for european market
i officially unlock bootloader using https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
for now it's only need IMEI and Device-ID (look at screenshot)
for now, with root i managed to use volte and vowifi in Russia =)
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how did you flash magisk? Do you have a working twrp img? I didnt find one.
Syrop said:
yes, guys
i have g8x g850ewm for european market
i officially unlock bootloader using https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
for now it's only need IMEI and Device-ID (look at screenshot)
for now, with root i managed to use volte and vowifi in Russia =)
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How did you get into bootloader, adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot fastboot just reboots the device into android.
ClownWorld said:
How did you get into bootloader, adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot fastboot just reboots the device into android.
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Did you follow the steps found here? ---> https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
ATRIXXIRTA said:
Did you follow the steps found here? ---> https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
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Dev mode [x]
Debugging [x]
OEM unlock [x]
Yet it reboots into android.
EDIT: Looks like AT&T has disabled bootloader. What are my options?
zip2-rider said:
how did you flash magisk? Do you have a working twrp img? I didnt find one.
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downloaded full kdz
extracted it
copy boot.img to phone memory
in magisk app - patch boot.img
copy to desktop and flash using fastboot
fastboot flash boot_a boot_patched.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot_patched.img
easy
ClownWorld said:
Dev mode [x]
Debugging [x]
OEM unlock [x]
Yet it reboots into android.
EDIT: Looks like AT&T has disabled bootloader. What are my options?
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I haven't tried it yet, so I can't say for sure, but you have the SDK tools you need on your desktop?
And you're running the CMD window from within the same folder that you have the SDK tools?
ATRIXXIRTA said:
I haven't tried it yet, so I can't say for sure, but you have the SDK tools you need on your desktop?
And you're running the CMD window from within the same folder that you have the SDK tools?
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I don't think that matters, all commands are recognized, it's that AT&T has disabled bootloader, unless someone releases and exploit like this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671396
https://www.xda-developers.com/boot...s-been-found-for-the-sprint-oneplus-7-pro-5g/ - more recent
Can't do anything, as far as I understand it. So I guess no root, no twrp/recovery, no privacy. If these exploits are heavily model specific it will probably never happen with the G8X. Mainly I wanted to have root, de-google the etc. the phone with micro-g, and have twrp, hopefully customize roms, but I should have done more research beforehand.
Would be better if https://www.xda-developers.com/leaked-eu-proposal-smartphone-batteries-replaceable/ gets passed and soon So one can buy a phone at least somewhat worth buying, as we don't even own what we buy these days, communist beast system devices and all. What a crock.
But aleast people now will know that the guide is legit (?), thanks to our Bratan here (cpc), provided you don't have a carrier branded phone -> locked the bootloader.
ClownWorld said:
I don't think that matters, all commands are recognized, it's that AT&T has disabled bootloader, unless someone releases and exploit like this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671396
https://www.xda-developers.com/boot...s-been-found-for-the-sprint-oneplus-7-pro-5g/ - more recent
Can't do anything, as far as I understand it. So I guess no root, no twrp/recovery, no privacy. If these exploits are heavily model specific it will probably never happen with the G8X. Mainly I wanted to have root, de-google the etc. the phone with micro-g, and have twrp, hopefully customize roms, but I should have done more research beforehand.
Would be better if https://www.xda-developers.com/leaked-eu-proposal-smartphone-batteries-replaceable/ gets passed and soon So one can buy a phone at least somewhat worth buying, as we don't even own what we buy these days, communist beast system devices and all. What a crock.
But aleast people now will know that the guide is legit, thanks to our Bratan here (cpc), provided you don't have a carrier branded phone -> locked the bootloader.
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What model number is your device?
ATRIXXIRTA said:
What model number is your device?
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LM-G850UM
I wonder if I can unlock the carrier from AT&T at least, the unlock portal at at&t says that it's still under contract or something like that, not sure what that means, will the guys contract run out in 12-24 mo and I will be able to unlock it through the AT&T portal or has he somehow bailed on it and it's locked forever.
I've also seen sites selling unlock codes, which this thing does ask for when I put in a different sim card, however I don't know if these sites are legit and if they work for never models like the G8x.
So that's where I'm currently at.
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LM-G850UM
I wonder if I can unlock the carrier from AT&T at least, the unlock portal at at&t says that it's still under contract or something like that, not sure what that means, will the guys contract run out in 12-24 mo and I will be able to unlock it through the AT&T portal or has he somehow bailed on it and it's locked forever.
I've also seen sites selling unlock codes, which this thing does ask for when I put in a different sim card, however I don't know if these sites are legit and if they work for never models like the G8x.
So that's where I'm currently at.
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I'm not sure, I'm on Bell in Canada, and since 2017 all devices in Canada are sold as unlocked.
If you have an older device that IS carrier locked, you can get the carrier to unlock it for you at no charge.
I used to use a site to unlock devices, and the price ranged anywhere from $10 to $100 depending on the device, but I can't for the life of me remember what site that was.
That was back around 2012/2013.
Mine is also LM-G850UM, but I haven't tried the process of unlocking the bootloader yet.
I'm concerned that once I submit the device ID, it will void the warranty, and if it doesn't actually unlock the bootloader, then I've wasted the warranty for nothing.
So I've read some on the Frankenstein thread, and I decide to go that route I'll follow that thread.
I have not switched carriers as of yet so I am on sprint still.
I know if I am going to say tmo it's recommend to kdz flash the us988.
As I understand it, you can go to us988 fine without issues (normally) but to go back to sprint you need to reflash to ls988 and to do that, root is needed, which also requires bl unlock.
I tried a moto g5s plus with an unlocked bl on both sprint and vz, but in both cases I got data to work but no voice at all. After some research and trial and errors, I found out it was because the bl was unlocked, because I was flashed to stock rom. Once I locked the bl, everything worked fine. Some how sprint network detects the bl bring unlocked or the bl being unlocked makes it so the system doesn't work right with the phone, not sure. I also found out you can be root and use an unlocked bl once you are on the network, but not before.
So, that brings me to my question.
In order to use ls988, again you need root and unlocked bl, so that being the case, how would I go about using the ls988 without the bl being unlocked? Because with the bl unlocked, as stated above, calls won't work.
Is it possible to use the us988 abd bl locked, then get registered on the network, then flash the ls988?
Sorry for any confusion, I sometimes have a hard time explaining in words what's in my head.
easyrider77 said:
So I've read some on the Frankenstein thread, and I decide to go that route I'll follow that thread.
I have not switched carriers as of yet so I am on sprint still.
I know if I am going to say tmo it's recommend to kdz flash the us988.
As I understand it, you can go to us988 fine without issues (normally) but to go back to sprint you need to reflash to ls988 and to do that, root is needed, which also requires bl unlock.
I tried a moto g5s plus with an unlocked bl on both sprint and vz, but in both cases I got data to work but no voice at all. After some research and trial and errors, I found out it was because the bl was unlocked, because I was flashed to stock rom. Once I locked the bl, everything worked fine. Some how sprint network detects the bl bring unlocked or the bl being unlocked makes it so the system doesn't work right with the phone, not sure. I also found out you can be root and use an unlocked bl once you are on the network, but not before.
So, that brings me to my question.
In order to use ls988, again you need root and unlocked bl, so that being the case, how would I go about using the ls988 without the bl being unlocked? Because with the bl unlocked, as stated above, calls won't work.
Is it possible to use the us988 abd bl locked, then get registered on the network, then flash the ls988?
Sorry for any confusion, I sometimes have a hard time explaining in words what's in my head.
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Yes, it's best to activate the phone on Sprint FIRST before you temporarily convert to US998, then flash back to Sprint. So that part of your question is valid.
But the rest is a little silly considering we've been rooting this phone for over 2 years now.
Of course calls/data work with a Unlocked Bootloader on all variants.
Everyone who unlocked a boot loader on the LS998 have calls and data working just fine on Sprint. And Verizon and AT&T and T-Mobile and every other carrier and the world.
Lots of Sprint people who have temporarily converted to US998, unlocked bootoader, then flash back to Sprint firmware -- keeping TWRP and root. One of our main DEVs is a Sprint customer. So your worries are totally baseless.
Why do you think we have TWRP flashable zips Sprint firmware to flash back to, if the phone couldn't be used?
By the way this is an LG not a Motorola. It's also not a Sony, which is another common question -- do to boot loader unlock issues with Sonys.
However, if you're thinking about moving to T-Mobile, then stay on US998 and go to T-Mobile. Why mess with Sprint?
Us998 on T-Mobile has VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling, etc. Us998 has more compatible T-Mobile bands than LS998 firmware.
I've rooted almost a dozen different phones from back to the s2 days, but the moto phone threw me. I've never once had an issue with bl unlocked and being able to switch to another carrier until the moto phone, so I wasn't sure if that was a network thing or a phone thing.
With the moto it was obviously a phone thing.
Why switch to sprint instead of just staying on tmo? I guess simply put, it gives choices. Like everything in life, it's good to have choices and even if you never choose to use said choice, the fact that it's there is good, because it doesn't limit things to just a small selection. This is why we have multiple phones, and cell services to choose from, it gives a variety of things to choose from, to suit each person's needs.
I've seen people who live in a specific area and can only get one carrier because nothing else works in that area so they have to change carriers.
As for being baseless I am confused how it is baseless from a question. I never said anything about lg not working with our without the bl locked or unlocked, I simply referred to the Motorola phone and was curious if the lg phone would have the same issue I had with the moto phone.
If for some reason there is an implied statement that I am lying about the moto phone not working with the bl unlocked before it was registered on the network and the only thing I did was lock the bl, I am willing to hear why exactly it would not receive or make calls on both vz and sprint, both the exact same issue, until I locked the bl.
Nowhere in my thread did I say the lg would not work with an unlocked bl, twrp or anything else..... I was simply asking a question based on the experience I had with the moto phone (not lg or any other phone) so I am confused how that is baseless, considering I was baseing it off of the phone that did give me issues which was the moto phone, and not the lg phone.
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So I've read some on the Frankenstein thread, and I decide to go that route I'll follow that thread.
I have not switched carriers as of yet so I am on sprint still.
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Why switch to sprint instead of just staying on tmo? I guess simply put, it gives choices.
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Can you make up your mind what carrier you're on right now?
easyrider77 said:
I've rooted almost a dozen different phones from back to the s2 days, but the moto phone threw me. I've never once had an issue with bl unlocked and being able to switch to another carrier until the moto phone, so I wasn't sure if that was a network thing or a phone thing.
With the moto it was obviously a phone thing.
As for being baseless I am confused how it is baseless from a question. I never said anything about lg not working with our without the bl locked or unlocked, I simply referred to the Motorola phone and was curious if the lg phone would have the same issue I had with the moto phone.
Nowhere in my thread did I say the lg would not work with an unlocked bl, twrp or anything else..... I was simply asking a question based on the experience I had with the moto phone (not lg or any other phone) so I am confused how that is baseless, considering I was baseing it off of the phone that did give me issues which was the moto phone, and not the lg phone.
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We've been bootloader unlocking and rooting these V30 phones for two years and using across all carriers. That's why I said your assumptions were baseless. This forum would not be as active as it is if we have any of the problems you were asking about. Bootloader Unlock and Root only improves V30 phones. For instance you will never have the LG DTS Surround Sound stereo framework enabled unless you bootloader unlock and root the phone. Yes, in latter Oreo LG gave use DTS libs, but then didn't enable them. But you can root and enable DTS 3D Surround stereo.
Have you even read the WTF Bootloader Unlock instructions yet? ALL the way through? Read in web browser, not an app. App seems to truncate entire sections. Section 9 talks about flashing back to your own carrier firmware -- like Sprint.
Most everybody who buys an LS998 are NOT Sprint customers and convert them to something better -- like US998 V30+ to use on AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, etc. or create a VS996 V30+ to use on Verizon (make sure you have an already activated Verizon SIM card). And most also Bootloader Unlock and Root their LS998 and use on other carriers. I bought a few LS998 I either converted myself or were already converted to US998. Some of these converted LS998-to-US998 I bought are being used on AT&T. My sister and brother-in-law use their converted LS998-to-US998 on Verizon.
I wrote the Frankenstein instructions and the screenshots in those instructions are from my LS998 being converted to US998.
I also wrote the WTF INSTRUCTIONS on bootloader unlock, TWRP Installation and Root. Both threads have current, up to date procedures.
Any North American variant -- EXCEPT for T-mobile H932 -- has to be on US998 firmware (at least TEMPORARILY) to bootloader unlock and root, because of the North American variants only US998 has the requisite fastboot flash commands. After bootloader unlock, TWRP installation and root, users can choose to stay on US998 firmware or use DEV-created TWRP flashable zips to flash back to their carrier firmware. Sprint users choose to flash back Sprint firmware because there are 3 LTE bands Sprint uses (for now) which US998 modems do not have. I use AT&T, but I choose to remain on Open Market US998 firmware instead of flashing back to AT&T firmware.
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Please don't bother mentioning other brands of phones in this forum. They have nothing to do with LG phones. Now, if you said you had a certain problem with Bootloader Unlock of a previous LG phone, then that would be valid concern.
You're acting like this is something people haven't done a thousand times already with V30. Even people in other countries are buying North American V30 variants and using them on their own carriers -- AFTER Bootloader Unlock and Root.
Even your thread title is somewhat confusing. Says going from US998 to LS998, don't you mean the reverse? You have LS998. You would be going from LS998 to US998 (at least temporarily).
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But to reiterate -- for Sprint customers only -- yes you should activate the native LS998 on Sprint first BEFORE doing anything else to the phone. AFTER activation on Sprint, then TEMPORARILY convert to US998 for Bootloader Unlock, TWRP and root. Follow the Frankenstein and WTF Instructions.
Then flash back Sprint firmware via TWRP flashable zip to get back Sprint LTE bands.
JohnFawkes is one of our main DEVs. He created the Sprint TWRP flashable zip. He's a Sprint customer himself.
If you fail to follow that simple guideline, yes there is also a full firmware Sprint stock zip -- which wipes out TWRP custom recovery, replacing with stock recovery. You can flash that to go back to "original" Sprint firmware. It's use for warranty exchanges, but can also be use to your phone activated on Sprint if you failed to do it prior to unlocking bootloader. After flashing this special zip, your bootloader is STILL unlocked but the phone can be activated on Sprint. THEN even though your Bootloader is unlocked, after Sprint activation you have to TEMPORARILY CONVERT back to US998 yet again (for fastboot flash commands) to reinstall TWRP... So you're wasting a lot of time and effort doing all that, when you can just activate the LS998 FIRST on Sprint before bootloader unlock and root.
HOWEVER if you are on Sprint already with your LS998 -- as your OTHER thread seems to indicate -- then your LS998 phone is already activated on Sprint. So, I'm not sure why you're asking about all that.