Hello, I just got a used V30 US998 from B&H Photo, my first LG phone. I tried to unlock the bootloader but when I reboot into bootloader I get this screen that says Welcome to fastboot for bootloader unlock (image bellow) but no fastboot commands work and the only options I have with the volume buttons are RESTART or POWER OFF. I am I missing something? has anyone come across this? So far I tried a hard reset, I flashed the oem rom with LGUP with no luck. Any Help or insight would be greatly appreciated.
FZZF said:
Hello, I just got a used V30 US998 from B&H Photo, my first LG phone. I tried to unlock the bootloader but when I reboot into bootloader I get this screen that says Welcome to fastboot for bootloader unlock (image bellow) but no fastboot commands work and the only options I have with the volume buttons are RESTART or POWER OFF. I am I missing something? has anyone come across this? So far I tried a hard reset, I flashed the oem rom with LGUP with no luck. Any Help or insight would be greatly appreciated.
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It could be a used US cellular us998. The us cellular version does not have a unlockable bootloader like the open market us998.
FZZF said:
Hello, I just got a used V30 US998 from B&H Photo, my first LG phone. I tried to unlock the bootloader but when I reboot into bootloader I get this screen that says Welcome to fastboot for bootloader unlock (image bellow) but no fastboot commands work and the only options I have with the volume buttons are RESTART or POWER OFF. I am I missing something? has anyone come across this? So far I tried a hard reset, I flashed the oem rom with LGUP with no luck. Any Help or insight would be greatly appreciated.
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How are you trying to unlock the bootloader? You have to flash the unlock.bin file given to you by the LG Developer Bootloader Unlock list, after you've entered the IMEI and DEVICE-ID (and it was verified as being eligible) after you've created an LG developer account.
Have you done all that?
You can't just walk up to the phone and OEM unlock the bootloader.
From that screen you're on in your picture, you flash the unlock.bin file with a fastboot flash command.
You've read this post?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=75449612
And this one?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=75403645
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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R800x_user said:
It could be a used US cellular us998. The us cellular version does not have a unlockable bootloader like the open market us998.
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B&H Photo wouldn't sell used U.S.Cellular model phone.
I can't tell if he says he bought it from B&H Photo directly, or the person he bought it from claims they bought it from B&H Photo?
If the latter, does he have any proof from the seller it's actually from B&H Photo? If he bought it himself from there, then he knows for sure.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
How are you trying to unlock the bootloader? You have to flash the unlock.bin file given to you by the LG Developer Bootloader Unlock list, after you've entered the IMEI and DEVICE-ID (and it was verified as being eligible) after you've created an LG developer account.
Have you done all that?
You can't just walk up to the phone and OEM unlock the bootloader.
From that screen you're on in your picture, you flash the unlock.bin file with a fastboot flash command.
You've read this post?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=75449612
And this one?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=75403645
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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B&H Photo wouldn't sell used U.S.Cellular model phone.
I can't tell if he says he bought it from B&H Photo directly, or the person he bought it from claims they bought it from B&H Photo?
If the latter, does he have any proof from the seller it's actually from B&H Photo? If he bought it himself from there, then he knows for sure.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Thank you for the replies. To clarify your legit questions, I bought the phone directly from B&H and even called LG to confirm it is an unlocked open market US998 and is under warranty. I've always had HTC phones and always unlocked and rooted them etc... LG is new to me but I am somewhat familiar with the process bootloader unlock is very similar to HTC. Back to the bootloader issue yes I did everything you mentioned other then getting the unlock code Bin file from LG because I can't get the device-ID from the phone since it wont go into fastboot mode it wont do anything when I issue fastbood commands in that screen. and yes I read everything I can read about doing this and tried everything I can think of, but of course I can't think of everything! it could be a very simple thing I am missing. I read somewhere that, that screen is a debug bootloader. also when I reboot into recovery using ADB command it says "NO COMMANDS HERE" if I remember correctly. it's very frustrating when you can't void the warranty on your phone!!! Again I appreciate the responses.
FZZF said:
Thank you for the replies. To clarify your legit questions, I bought the phone directly from B&H and even called LG to confirm it is an unlocked open market US998 and is under warranty. I've always had HTC phones and always unlocked and rooted them etc... LG is new to me but I am somewhat familiar with the process bootloader unlock is very similar to HTC. Back to the bootloader issue yes I did everything you mentioned other then getting the unlock code Bin file from LG because I can't get the device-ID from the phone since it wont go into fastboot mode it wont do anything when I issue fastbood commands in that screen. and yes I read everything I can read about doing this and tried everything I can think of, but of course I can't think of everything! it could be a very simple thing I am missing. I read somewhere that, that screen is a debug bootloader. also when I reboot into recovery using ADB command it says "NO COMMANDS HERE" if I remember correctly. it's very frustrating when you can't void the warranty on your phone!!! Again I appreciate the responses.
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Problem solved. The issue was a missing driver in windows 7. I am attaching the driver in case anyone runs into the same problem just double click "install.exe" after extracting the zip then connect the phone reboot into bootloader and you should see Fastboot in device manager, now Fastboot commands should work. Thanks to everyone that responded.
Just want to say that this is the ONLY answer that worked for me, out of countless pages of irrelevant or bad advice. The file above will fix the "Other devices: Android" missing device when in fastboot mode on Windows 7. Fastboot will then see your LG-V30.
aumua said:
Just want to say that this is the ONLY answer that worked for me, out of countless pages of irrelevant or bad advice. The file above will fix the "Other devices: Android" missing device when in fastboot mode on Windows 7. Fastboot will then see your LG-V30.
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WTF Troubleshooting Tip #7.
No need to go through countless pages of irrelevant or bad advice. . Glad you found it, but it's posted in the WTF INSTRUCTIONS Troubleshooting Tips for good reason. @FZZF is thanked there also.
Well yeah I guess that's true. Most of the bad advice was from across the Internet over there, not from here of course.
I'd suggest to always make it a habit of typing 'fastboot devices' or 'adb devices' whenever you connect the device to your pc.
If (either of) those commands don't respond with a listing of your device name / number... then the pc can't see the device. That's a
pc driver problem.
Cheers, keep it simple.
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A friend of mine got this phone recently, it's the "Special Edition" H840, but it's European.
I was checking the Developer Options and noticed that i was able to enable OEM Unlock.
My questions are:
Should I try to unlock the bootloader via fastboot?
Should I try another fastboot command first (or after) to see if they've been blocked like on the H830?
Would me confirming any of this help you guys out in any way?
Thanks in advance, I'd love to see development get started on the H840 if it's possible to unlock its bootloader.
Knochenfabrikant said:
A friend of mine got this phone recently, it's the "Special Edition" H840, but it's European.
I was checking the Developer Options and noticed that i was able to enable OEM Unlock.
My questions are:
Should I try to unlock the bootloader via fastboot?
Should I try another fastboot command first (or after) to see if they've been blocked like on the H830?
Would me confirming any of this help you guys out in any way?
Thanks in advance, I'd love to see development get started on the H840 if it's possible to unlock its bootloader.
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The OEM unlock option is there on all G5's, it was even there on my ATT V10 that has yet to be unlocked. I suppose you could try to run the fastboot commands, but I doubt you'll actually get anywhere with it.
As Eric said, they're present in every G5 version. Don't waste your time, you can't unlock it without the IMEI associated .bin file.
I am trying to unlock the service/ secret menu on my lg v30 but i am coming up agaibst brick walls
I've used the code in the defaut dailer but nothing happens. A few other codes work to open up other menus but not the one that i need to use
Model number LS998
On Oreo
Bought from sprint
I have been getting a "check usb port" moisture in usb port, ive used caned air and a fine plastic pick to make syre theres no moisture or dust in the port. It didnt take a bath or anything. I just want to charge my phone normally again. Charges fine when turned off
Thesouthwestsomm said:
I am trying to unlock the service/ secret menu on my lg v30 but i am coming up agaibst brick walls
I've used the code in the defaut dailer but nothing happens. A few other codes work to open up other menus but not the one that i need to use
Model number LS998
On Oreo
Bought from sprint
I have been getting a "check usb port" moisture in usb port, ive used caned air and a fine plastic pick to make syre theres no moisture or dust in the port. It didnt take a bath or anything. I just want to charge my phone normally again. Charges fine when turned off
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Convert it to US998 and you'll have the hidden menu. You can also bootloader unlock and root it after that.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
Convert it to US998 and you'll have the hidden menu. You can also bootloader unlock and root it after that.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Whoa whoa, I guess I have been gone too long. How does one go about converting? Are there any additional benefits besides bootloader unlock/root? TIA
qualitymove13 said:
Whoa whoa, I guess I have been gone too long. How does one go about converting? Are there any additional benefits besides bootloader unlock/root? TIA
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You only asked for hidden menu.
Now you want more than hidden menu, bootloader unlock, TWRP custom recovery, root and custom ROMs?
Haha. I'm not the OP man, just lurking. Going to read through the Frankenstein thread and go from there.... ?
qualitymove13 said:
Haha. I'm not the OP man, just lurking. Going to read through the Frankenstein thread and go from there.... [emoji3]
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Check post #193 of the WTF THREAD. It will link to the proper post in Frankenstein thread for conversions.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
all help is appreciated. i just want to charge my phone normally again
ok so i am in download mode, and i'm stuck on the firmware update screen at 0% with no foreseeable way off it
Thesouthwestsomm said:
ok so i am in download mode, and i'm stuck on the firmware update screen at 0% with no foreseeable way off it
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Well if you flash the update according to instructions, which you've read carefully, it will automatically reboot. After which you'll do a Master Reset and then upgrade to Oreo US998.
But if you just want to cancel, power off the phone and power back on.
hey i'm a total noob here, but i think i see where i went astray,
so now that i'm in firmware download mode, its waiting for me to do something?
where do i get the patched LGUP? is that in the frankstien thread?
Thesouthwestsomm said:
hey i'm a total noob here, but i think i see where i went astray,
so now that i'm in firmware download mode, its waiting for me to do something?
where do i get the patched LGUP? is that in the frankstien thread?
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Among other places.
You need to read a lot carefully.
ok, i DLed the LGUP with patch
i followed Nine One One's instructions of creating the file on C:, unraring into it, creating file LGUP
ran it, it says i need the LG USB drivers, then asks which model i want to use from a list, its all blank
i DLed the LG USB bridge
now when i run the LGUP w/ device plugged in, i get an error of no handset plugged in, then the list comes up with blanks again
does LGUP only respond in Download mode?
i've been doing my reading, i have the nougat 998 DLed and the oreo us998 DLed
do i need the ADB and windows extensions to make the frankstien method work or is the WTF a clearer path to what i need?
Thesouthwestsomm said:
ok, i DLed the LGUP with patch
i followed Nine One One's instructions of creating the file on C:, unraring into it, creating file LGUP
ran it, it says i need the LG USB drivers, then asks which model i want to use from a list, its all blank
i DLed the LG USB bridge
now when i run the LGUP w/ device plugged in, i get an error of no handset plugged in, then the list comes up with blanks again
does LGUP only respond in Download mode?
i've been doing my reading, i have the nougat 998 DLed and the oreo us998 DLed
do i need the ADB and windows extensions to make the frankstien method work or is the WTF a clearer path to what i need?
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For the North America variants, the WTF BOOTLOADER Unlock and Root thread incorporates the Frankenstein method.
It's just you end up with bootloader unlock and root AFTER converting to US998.
So I have a bit of an unusual question. I bought an AT&T variant of LG V30 (H931). I had to return it to an eBay seller, but before I sent it, I didn't wipe it, and I have forgotten the random password that I used to play with the phone (not logged in to anything). Now the phone is back in my possession. Is there anyway to wipe it without knowing the password? I thought I could oem unlock it, then relock it, then that would wipe (twice). But I can't get into bootloader via the usual "vol down+power" or even "vol down+vol up+power". Some say the AT&T V30 has a crippled bootloarder so you can't do fastboot. And I can't use any of the guides that involve adb because I can't unlock it!
What are my recourse besides selling for parts?
Thanks
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chochopk said:
So I have a bit of an unusual question. I bought an AT&T variant of LG V30 (H931). I had to return it to an eBay seller, but before I sent it, I didn't wipe it, and I have forgotten the random password that I used to play with the phone (not logged in to anything). Now the phone is back in my possession. Is there anyway to wipe it without knowing the password? I thought I could oem unlock it, then relock it, then that would wipe (twice). But I can't get into bootloader via the usual "vol down+power" or even "vol down+vol up+power". Some say the AT&T V30 has a crippled bootloarder so you can't do fastboot. And I can't use any of the guides that involve adb because I can't unlock it!
What are my recourse besides selling for parts?
Thanks
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Well if you want bootloader, Frankenstein to US998.
I actually want to restore it to its original state. And stable.
chochopk said:
I actually want to restore it to its original state. And stable.
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AT&T doesn't release KDZ publicly. Here's this if it can help:
david.542569 said:
H931 20F 8.0 Dump
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/108pDh0yFzyAQqQ-F7kXDnOSdb6z2CIdD/view?usp=drivesdk
Compressed with ZArchiver App In 7z format 2.4 GB
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Somebody bought a phone recently which had been factory reset with with locked password and they googled how to get around it. Maybe that can help? I'm not sure that will help you return to seller if that's what you want...
The only other thing you can do possibly is convert to US998, unlock bootloader, fix it, lock bootloader back and sell it as US998.
It's not google locked, it just has a random password, right? You should be able to master reset and clear it.
-Power off
-Power on holding power button and volume down.
-As soon as LG symbol comes across the screen, release the power button and then press+hold it again
-Follow directions to wipe phone.
Pretty sure that will fix it. If it's google locked, there's a youtube video on how to do it. Generally mods get upset here if you post it, so google is your friend.
ChazzMatt said:
AT&T doesn't release KDZ publicly. Here's this if it can help:
Somebody bought a phone recently which had been factory reset with with locked password and they googled how to get around it. Maybe that can help? I'm not sure that will help you return to seller if that's what you want...
The only other thing you can do possibly is convert to US998, unlock bootloader, fix it, lock bootloader back and sell it as US998.
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H931 20H Dump
[https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/lg-v30-att-h931-20f-rom-t3872926
Hello everyone,
I want to unlock boot loader on my LG G PAD IV 8 (V533).
I did the OEM unlock in setting of developer options, But I couldn't reboot to bootloader and fastboot mode.
I tried:
1) adb reboot bootloader -> it reboots normally
2) Volume down and power and release power and hold all keys down --> IMEI display
3) Hold volume Up and connect USB --> Download mode (no fastboot)
4) Volume down and power and release power and hold back power --> factory reset
How can I enter to fastboot mode on this device so I can unlock the device? I don't find the key combination.
Thanks
Did you fimd any imfo on this yet???
Same situation. I did exactly the same thing you did and just found your post now.
No way at all to ROOT or Unlock LG V533 Bootloader ??
eggmama said:
Same situation. I did exactly the same thing you did and just found your post now.
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Hi,
Looks like the Canadian variant of the LG GPad IV 8.0 is unrootable or unable to unlock the bootloader. However, the US T-Mobile variant (V530) which is essentially the same specs, is rootable according to other XDA post https://forum.xda-developers.com/g-pad-x-80/how-to/guide-root-lg-g-pad-v530-newbies-t3901485
Should any new info come up regarding this variant, feel free to post it here. Thanks
I just flashed 8.1 with a Korean kdz. onto an LG-V533 using LGUP Dual Mode. Next I will see about recovery, but for now pleased with the results. I got tired of searchig for American firmware with identical hardware.
mindlery said:
I just flashed 8.1 with a Korean kdz. onto an LG-V533 using LGUP Dual Mode. Next I will see about recovery, but for now pleased with the results. I got tired of searchig for American firmware with identical hardware.
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Could you please tell us where to download it and how to flash? There's any tutorial around?
mindlery said:
I just flashed 8.1 with a Korean kdz. onto an LG-V533 using LGUP Dual Mode. Next I will see about recovery, but for now pleased with the results. I got tired of searchig for American firmware with identical hardware.
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Did you simply use the LGUP Dev mode and flash the Korean kdz onto the V533 or did you modify anything somehow? Would like to try it but not familiar with flashing LG devices, only ZTE and HTC
That's correct. I am going from memory here, but i know i did not make any alterations of any kind prior. It will repartition the device and i'm not certain if you can revert.
I did it for a friend and it works well. You'll wind up with a few weird Korean apps. The ones you can't uninstall just use adb or app manager.
I am pretty sure the selection i used was "download" and it gave a warning about repartitioning. So obviously i did it. I think it froze during initial boot. I recall waiting far too long and just force rebooted and all was well. I am much more comfortable flashing a Motorola or Samsung myself. I've cross flashed a few Lg's now and they seem to work well.
Even though i spend a lot of time making sure it can work, you may get different results. Make sure it's charged good. I learned that one already. Let me know how it goes!
After your cross-flash, 3g/lte works? Your IMEI remains the same as original IMEI?
Thanks.
mindlery said:
That's correct. I am going from memory here, but i know i did not make any alterations of any kind prior. It will repartition the device and i'm not certain if you can revert.
I did it for a friend and it works well. You'll wind up with a few weird Korean apps. The ones you can't uninstall just use adb or app manager.
I am pretty sure the selection i used was "download" and it gave a warning about repartitioning. So obviously i did it. I think it froze during initial boot. I recall waiting far too long and just force rebooted and all was well. I am much more comfortable flashing a Motorola or Samsung myself. I've cross flashed a few Lg's now and they seem to work well.
Even though i spend a lot of time making sure it can work, you may get different results. Make sure it's charged good. I learned that one already. Let me know how it goes!
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Please let me know if you tried, fail or not. Thanks.
fuzzmania said:
Did you simply use the LGUP Dev mode and flash the Korean kdz onto the V533 or did you modify anything somehow? Would like to try it but not familiar with flashing LG devices, only ZTE and HTC
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Sorry. I did it and it was successful
By this do you mean your IMEI remained the same (original IMEI)?
I would like to cross-flash in order to unlock the bootloader, then install TWRP. Thank you. Could you give more details about
(1) Your original model. I assume it was LG-V533 Canada Rogers or Telus.
(2) After cross-flashing, the model changed to ...? Have you tried "adb reboot bootloader" . Inside bootloader: "flashboot oem unlock"?
mindlery said:
Sorry. I did it and it was successful
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sintoo said:
By this do you mean your IMEI remained the same (original IMEI)?
I would like to cross-flash in order to unlock the bootloader, then install TWRP. Thank you. Could you give more details about
(1) Your original model. I assume it was LG-V533 Canada Rogers or Telus.
(2) After cross-flashing, the model changed to ...? Have you tried "adb reboot bootloader" . Inside bootloader: "flashboot oem unlock"?
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I have no idea. I did it to upgrade the OS and my buddy never intended to put in a SIM. I will see if i can get him to check. Pretty sure his ex has it now. But i'll check out the imei if possible. Should be able to tell by the first 9 digits. I never attempted unlocking the bootloader either Sorry i cannot help much beyond that.
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sintoo said:
By this do you mean your IMEI remained the same (original IMEI)?
I would like to cross-flash in order to unlock the bootloader, then install TWRP. Thank you. Could you give more details about
(1) Your original model. I assume it was LG-V533 Canada Rogers or Telus.
(2) After cross-flashing, the model changed to ...? Have you tried "adb reboot bootloader" . Inside bootloader: "flashboot oem unlock"?
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I have no idea. I did it to upgrade the OS and my buddy never intended to put in a SIM. I will see if i can get him to check. Pretty sure his ex has it now. But i'll check out the imei if possible. Should be able to tell by the first 9 digits. I never attempted unlocking the bootloader either Sorry i cannot help much beyond that.
hrh0001 said:
Hello everyone,
I want to unlock boot loader on my LG G PAD IV 8 (V533).
I did the OEM unlock in setting of developer options, But I couldn't reboot to bootloader and fastboot mode.
I tried:
1) adb reboot bootloader -> it reboots normally
2) Volume down and power and release power and hold all keys down --> IMEI display
3) Hold volume Up and connect USB --> Download mode (no fastboot)
4) Volume down and power and release power and hold back power --> factory reset
How can I enter to fastboot mode on this device so I can unlock the device? I don't find the key combination.
Thanks
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Hello
Does anyone have any active custom rom links/tutorials for V533 and V497? seems all online are down or gone? Thx
Not sure if anyone had seen this or tried it and seen if it did in deed work, if no one tried, i aint scared, ill try it myself...
https://myphoneupdate.com/unlock-bootloader-lg-v60-thinq-5g/
Today I was chatting with LG on Twitter DM an asked about an CARRIER UNLOCKED Version which would be available in the near future with NO DATE.
I also asked about Unlocking the Bootloader in this Beast and hopefully get some custom magic going because i thought LG had a Dev site at one time. I been using Android since July 2010, HTC EVO, Sprints 1st Android. I had a v40 or v40 which i upgraded in the store, and i hated everything about it : Felt Cheap as HELL, hate the LG Version of Android and if i will NEVER be able to change that stock firmware, i dont want it. I'll sit on my Pixel 4XL a little longer when the Moto Edge+ becomes available...
Hot damn. I popped up a thread about this the other day asking if anyone had given it a shot yet. So far no Canadian carriers have the phone, let alone buying it directly, so I'm in no position to try it out but I'll be watching this thread with keen interest.
my oem toggle was able to be switched when i just got, can only boot to fastbootd though...
TeeJay420 said:
Not sure if anyone had seen this or tried it and seen if it did in deed work, if no one tried, i aint scared, ill try it myself...
https://myphoneupdate.com/unlock-bootloader-lg-v60-thinq-5g/
Today I was chatting with LG on Twitter DM an asked about an CARRIER UNLOCKED Version which would be available in the near future with NO DATE.
I also asked about Unlocking the Bootloader in this Beast and hopefully get some custom magic going because i thought LG had a Dev site at one time. I been using Android since July 2010, HTC EVO, Sprints 1st Android. I had a v40 or v40 which i upgraded in the store, and i hated everything about it : Felt Cheap as HELL, hate the LG Version of Android and if i will NEVER be able to change that stock firmware, i dont want it. I'll sit on my Pixel 4XL a little longer when the Moto Edge+ becomes available...
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Bootloader
How were you able to get into fastboot when I try to ADB fastboot it just returns me back into the phone OS
Just fyi, the phone isn't listed on LG Devs website as being supported by this method (as of this posting): https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
Also, I got a bit dubious, because in some sections of the article, he refers to the phone as the LG V40 ThinQ -- and yeah, it looks like a copy-paste of this article: https://myphoneupdate.com/unlock-bootloader-of-lg-v40-thinq/, The LG V40 ThinQ IS a supported device, BUT ONLY THE EU MODEL. In fact, if you live in the US, my hunch is you'll be SOL, and only the EU V60 Tq will be bootloader unlockable.
Edit: Both articles on this site look like just the official LG documentation with some words changed and some links to go get things like ADB: https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702
Unlocked bootloader
I'm on T-Mobile
Bootloader
That's the funny thing I'm able to toggle oem unlock on and off
TeeJay420 said:
What carrier are you? And if i find you a way to get into fastboot?I dont have device, basing it on Unlocking Bootloader...
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I'm on T-Mobile as soon as I walked out of the store I turned on dev options and could toggle the switch, it stayed on with a factory reset too
Rob0225 said:
That's the funny thing I'm able to toggle oem unlock on and off
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Using an engineering ROM on my S9+, I can toggle OEM lock on and off and it doesn't seem to do anything. Rather, it does let you ADB reboot fastboot, but no actual interface exists once booted to send commands to the phone. Then it throws a weird error message on the phone screen (been too long, can't remember what), does a dump, then reboot back to system.
Maybe this is a similar principle, since you noted earlier that you are unable to get into the bootloader via the reboot command.
Rob0225 said:
How were you able to get into fastboot when I try to ADB fastboot it just returns me back into the phone OS
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If OEM unlock is exposed in dev options by the current V60 OS build, but rebooting fastboot just sends you back to system, then LG's maybe done some extra work like Sammy to make sure people can't actually send commands to the bootloader.
Rob0225 said:
How were you able to get into fastboot when I try to ADB fastboot it just returns me back into the phone OS
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adb reboot fastboot brings you to "fastbootd"
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TeeJay420 said:
So i assume you are carrier LOCKED and owe $ on device? You cant UNLOCK BL until you are carrier UNLOCKED....
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As long as you can toggle on oem unlock it doesn't matter. Being carrier unlocked allows the switch to be toggled. I'm on eip and as I stated it was able to be turned on out of the box after the sim was put in.
Bootloader
So who makes the decision to lock the bootloader on the phone carrier or LG apparently the source code kernel is out that's a good start
https://www.getdroidpro.com/lg-v60-thinq-5g-root-via-magisk/
Just something I found on the inter webs
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I just got my v60 so there probably not going to unlock it
So even if OEM unlock is toggled on, do we still need to be carrier unlocked? Also, with OEM unlock enabled I am only able to boot into fastbootd and recovery. Trying to boot to the loader just goes to system
I guess I'll try to call T-Mobile and make up some kind of lie to unlock lol
Great, now can someone find out when us Canadians get this bugger in our paws?! Hahaha
I assume no one has had no luck to this very moment trying to access the bootloader? I have a buddy of mine from Bliss ROMs trying to help me but who knows what will come out of it ??
I really want to get this phone and the OEM unlock doesn't surprise me with lgs but what ya wanna bet that LG still removed almost all adb/fastboot commands even after bootloader unlock.
They've been doing this since the v30 and that's when I left LG. I miss LG.
If you try fastboot boot or fastboot flash etc, it will say command not found or something unless they changed it back which I hope so cause I hate OnePlus' cameras
Josh McGrath said:
I really want to get this phone and the OEM unlock doesn't surprise me with lgs but what ya wanna bet that LG still removed almost all adb/fastboot commands even after bootloader unlock.
They've been doing this since the v30 and that's when I left LG. I miss LG.
If you try fastboot boot or fastboot flash etc, it will say command not found or something unless they changed it back which I hope so cause I hate OnePlus' cameras
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You can only boot into fastbootd, booting to the bootloader will bring you back to system... I may return this for the 7t pro McLaren tbh even though the battery life on this is so amazing
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You can only boot into fastbootd, booting to the bootloader will bring you back to system... I may return this for the 7t pro McLaren tbh even though the battery life on this is so amazing
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I would never trade the battery life in this phone for the McLaren battery life. I'd have to cry myself to sleep every night.
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