Very happy with my new V30 (H930), and looking forward to rooting it. I don't want to unlock the bootloader until I've had it a few weeks, so was wondering: is there any risk from upgrading the stock OS, that it will become harder to root and to install custom ROMs in the future, or to do any other kind of mod? (I know bootloader unlock will still be possible through the LG website.) Specifically, I now have 10f-222-01, and am now being offered 10g, and I expect it will then ask me to upgrade all the way to Oreo (don't know the version code for that).
Couldn't find any definitive info on this, but I have heard of advice for other phones that upgrading will make things harder or impossible due to encryption/partition changes, and vulnerability fixes etc. so I'm asking just in case.
Thanks
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Very happy with my new V30 (H930), and looking forward to rooting it. I don't want to unlock the bootloader until I've had it a few weeks, so was wondering: is there any risk from upgrading the stock OS, that it will become harder to root and to install custom ROMs in the future, or to do any other kind of mod? (I know bootloader unlock will still be possible through the LG website.) Specifically, I now have 10f-222-01, and am now being offered 10g, and I expect it will then ask me to upgrade all the way to Oreo (don't know the version code for that).
Couldn't find any definitive info on this, but I have heard of advice for other phones that upgrading will make things harder or impossible due to encryption/partition changes, and vulnerability fixes etc. so I'm asking just in case.
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Yes. For H930, don't upgrade past Oreo 20D or 20R, until you unlock your bootloader. Right now you can manually flash the version you want with full image KDZ, which is superior to partial image OTA anytime.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/h930-lg-v30-european-market-h930-t3779076
While the official website lets you unlock bootloader no matter the version -- IF you have one of the approved models -- you have to waive your warranty. I did that with one of my open market LG US998 V30.
With the WTF bootloader unlock exploit you are not agreeing to waive the warranty. The WTF bootloader unlock exploit is also much easier and faster than the official method. It works on Oreo but starting with firmware which has July 2018 security update, the exploit is patched.
Simple answer is to not yet go beyond H930 20R. You can downgrade back to previous firmware (unless LG also blocks that), but why risk that BEFORE bootloader unlock and root?
After bootloader unlock, you can then update to latest firmware and still keep unlocked bootloader.
And we've talked about this SEVERAL times in Frankenstein thread, the WTF bootloader unlock thread, and I posted it at the top of the H939 Oreo KDZ and US998 Oreo KDZ and H939DS Oreo KDZ threads...
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
jfl123 said:
Very happy with my new V30 (H930), and looking forward to rooting it. I don't want to unlock the bootloader until I've had it a few weeks, so was wondering: is there any risk from upgrading the stock OS, that it will become harder to root and to install custom ROMs in the future, or to do any other kind of mod? (I know bootloader unlock will still be possible through the LG website.) Specifically, I now have 10f-222-01, and am now being offered 10g, and I expect it will then ask me to upgrade all the way to Oreo (don't know the version code for that).
Couldn't find any definitive info on this, but I have heard of advice for other phones that upgrading will make things harder or impossible due to encryption/partition changes, and vulnerability fixes etc. so I'm asking just in case.
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If you want to maintain the ability to root then avoid downloading any newer firmware versions than 20B(March 1st Security Update). You can use the LGUP software to flash kdz files containing the updates for your phone. It's best you update manually from Nougat to Oreo with kdz files rather than risk downloading the newest update that will likely fix the bootloader exploit. If you want to root your phone then you might as well go ahead; backup your data and do it.
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Yes. For H930, don't upgrade past Oreo 20D or 20R, until you unlock your bootloader. Right now you can manually flash the version you want with full image KDZ, which is superior to partial image OTA anytime.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/h930-lg-v30-european-market-h930-t3779076
While the official website lets you unlock bootloader no matter the version -- IF you have one of the approved models -- you have to waive your warranty. I did that with one of my open market LG US998 V30.
With the WTF bootloader unlock exploit you are not agreeing to waive the warranty. The WTF bootloader unlock exploit is also much easier and faster than the official method. It works on Oreo but starting with firmware which has July 2018 security update, the exploit is patched.
Simple answer is to not yet go beyond H930 20R. You can downgrade back to previous firmware (unless LG also blocks that), but why risk that BEFORE bootloader unlock and root?
After bootloader unlock, you can then update to latest firmware and still keep unlocked bootloader.
And we've talked about this SEVERAL times in Frankenstein thread, the WTF bootloader unlock thread, and I posted it at the top of the H939 Oreo KDZ and US998 Oreo KDZ and H939DS Oreo KDZ threads...
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Thank you, that's just what I needed. Sorry about repeating the topic - I didn't see those threads, and wasn't aware of the WTF exploit.
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Hello, I know there are tutorials about unlocking the bootloader, but in the case of the P769, is the most difficult of all, so give you some data to see that tutorial or steps should I take to unlock it without problems:
- L9 P760 T-Mobile, 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, V20H (and says that according to LG software, already has the latest version), root and recovery (CWM)
As I said, I have seen many tutorials, but too confusing, and according to what I read, the V20H is an open verison, and not if I can skip the process of installing the kdz V20B (which looks to open the bootloader)
Please I need to unlock the bootloader, confirming what I want most of all if you need to install v20b kdz or not? or at least a simple tutorial for unlocking, thanks.
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Hello, I know there are tutorials about unlocking the bootloader, but in the case of the P769, is the most difficult of all, so give you some data to see that tutorial or steps should I take to unlock it without problems:
- L9 P760 T-Mobile, 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, V20H (and says that according to LG software, already has the latest version), root and recovery (CWM)
As I said, I have seen many tutorials, but too confusing, and according to what I read, the V20H is an open verison, and not if I can skip the process of installing the kdz V20B (which looks to open the bootloader)
Please I need to unlock the bootloader, confirming what I want most of all if you need to install v20b kdz or not? or at least a simple tutorial for unlocking, thanks.
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I hate to bust your bubble but if your P769 ( USA T-Mobile ) was made after March 2013, if memory serves, the bootloader is NOT unlockable. I think the MetroPCS P769 can be unlocked however but don't quote me on that. The only way, if at all possible, is the lengthy process you've already mentioned. For the P769, there is no such thing as a simple tutorial for unlocking the bootloader. Most of the P769 users, myself included, have moved on to other devices because of the inability to unlock the bootloader.
I should also mention that there are tons of threads related to this. Research and XDA's search feature are your friends. XDA prefers it's members to search and search again before creating redundant or duplicate threads.
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I hate to bust your bubble but if your P769 ( USA T-Mobile ) was made after March 2013, if memory serves, the bootloader is NOT unlockable. I think the MetroPCS P769 can be unlocked however but don't quote me on that. The only way, if at all possible, is the lengthy process you've already mentioned. For the P769, there is no such thing as a simple tutorial for unlocking the bootloader. Most of the P769 users, myself included, have moved on to other devices because of the inability to unlock the bootloader.
I should also mention that there are tons of threads related to this. Research and XDA's search feature are your friends. XDA prefers it's members to search and search again before creating redundant or duplicate threads.
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I understand, I just like to confirm that with the long method (install v20b kdz , wait 30 minutes-1 hour, use the commands in ABD) chance of unlocking the bootloader? O is permanently blocked?
And if it is impossible to unlock, Even I can install roms for phones with locked bootloader?
Now I have understood that it is difficult to unlock in this model, but at least I want to know if there is even a possibility. Thank you
kevinrealk said:
I understand, I just like to confirm that with the long method (install v20b kdz , wait 30 minutes-1 hour, use the commands in ABD) chance of unlocking the bootloader? O is permanently blocked?
And if it is impossible to unlock, Even I can install roms for phones with locked bootloader?
Now I have understood that it is difficult to unlock in this model, but at least I want to know if there is even a possibility. Thank you
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Yes you can flash ROMs for locked bootloaders assuming you have 2nd-init recovery installed.
The chances of unlocking your bootloader are extremely slim at best.
LG G5 SE
Hey guys so i have the G5 Se, its stock, Voda uk branded, Running Nougat, i found a link on here to update it to Nougat from MM, unofficial of course, but its on Nougat, and i only have this 1 question -
1 - Can i root this phone yet, ive not unlocked the bootloader because of DRM reasons like The Sonys i know DRM will be lost forever, so ive stayed stock, but i would like to Root and use stock roms and want to know if this is possible and how to do it, i would unlock the bootloader if there was a way to backup DRM and restore it like ya can on the Xperias.
Does anybody have any info on this as yet as i am struggling to find any info all together that relates to the H840.
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LG G5 SE
Hey guys so i have the G5 Se, its stock, Voda uk branded, Running Nougat, i found a link on here to update it to Nougat from MM, unofficial of course, but its on Nougat, and i only have this 1 question -
1 - Can i root this phone yet, ive not unlocked the bootloader because of DRM reasons like The Sonys i know DRM will be lost forever, so ive stayed stock, but i would like to Root and use stock roms and want to know if this is possible and how to do it, i would unlock the bootloader if there was a way to backup DRM and restore it like ya can on the Xperias.
Does anybody have any info on this as yet as i am struggling to find any info all together that relates to the H840.
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No it is currently not possible and most likely never will be, you cannot unlock the bootloader and you cannot gain root access.
Currently the only way you're getting root is by selling your phone now before it loses anymore value and purchasing one with an unlockable bootloader.
Bootloader cant be unlocked???
Really, because im sure i read somewhere that it could be and that LG themselves now officially had provided an unlocking method/
Oh well thats a shame.
But surely root is still achieveable even without unlock bootloader, i dont want to install custom roms or kernels, i just want root access for some apps that ask for it, has anyone actually tried the Kingo method, i dont believe for a minute that it will never be sorted,, i had HTC phones for a long time with similar bootloader issues, but they always found a way around it in the end on XDA, granted it took a while, but i think itll be sorted at some point, especially as the official unlock tool is now supporting the G5, i dont think itll be long for support for the SE to be added to it.
Thanks anyway people.
Hello here is the official list of LG:
Https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
Supported Devices
The following devices will support unlocking the bootloader:
• LG V20: US996.USA for the U.S. open market
• LG V10: H960A for the European market and Android M (Except France)
• LG G5: H850 for the European market
• LG G4: H815 for the European market
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But in fact some models not listed in the list have been unlocked like the H830.
I have an H860N and I am in the same case as you, I wait for a developer to look into the subject ....
TGez said:
Hello here is the official list of LG:
Https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
Supported Devices
The following devices will support unlocking the bootloader:
• LG V20: US996.USA for the U.S. open market
• LG V10: H960A for the European market and Android M (Except France)
• LG G5: H850 for the European market
• LG G4: H815 for the European market
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But in fact some models not listed in the list have been unlocked like the H830.
I have an H860N and I am in the same case as you, I wait for a developer to look into the subject ....
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Has anyone tried it anyway with the H840, im gonna have a go at rooting today, i know most phones can be rooted with the methods now avail regardless of bootloader, bootloader is only really to stop firmware modifications, i will report back the results, worst case scenario ill just re-install stock rom if it goes wrong.
Im just wondering if anyone has attempted the H840 unlock?, and wether it bricked the phone or not trying it/
AND the ENABLEOEMUNLOCK tab is available in my developer options, one would assume if it wasnt unlockable then that option just would not be in the settings anyway.
I tried on my G5 H860N it didnt work ....
The idea of a gift, might be a solution for developers to look at the issue
Https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/collecting-money-person-wholl-proper-t3573005
I just tweeted lgdeveloper about bl unlock for other models but seems like other people have did it too and didn't get any reply... so I'm expecting same with my tweet... anybody else got any idea for how we can get a response from LG so we all can request unlock for all models.. DON'T IGNORE GUYS..LETS TRY ATLEAST ONCE..MAY BE WE CAN CONVINCE THEM..Please leave any ideas!
dhanmohan said:
I just tweeted lgdeveloper about bl unlock for other models but seems like other people have did it too and didn't get any reply... so I'm expecting same with my tweet... anybody else got any idea for how we can get a response from LG so we all can request unlock for all models.. DON'T IGNORE GUYS..LETS TRY ATLEAST ONCE..MAY BE WE CAN CONVINCE THEM..Please leave any ideas!
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Just bootloader unlock won't help for the carrier branded models. Here's why... the T-mobile LG G6 already has bootloader unlock, but LG removed all the other ADB flash commands. So, bootloader unlock is useless on the T-mobile LG G6. Six months later, still no root, no TWRP custom recovery. It's like having the keys to a new car but the car has been melted down to block of metal. The keys are useless.
"BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED" T-MOBILE LG G6
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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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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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Even if you could unlock the bootloader to the other carrier-branded models, LG has probably removed the ADB flash commands from those phones as well? Only the official carrier unlocked versions are eligible for REAL bootloader unlock, the way you are thinking about.
Look down in the development section here for the official carrier unlocked LG G6 (which is eligible for REAL bootloader unlock with ADB flash commands present). TWO pages of ROMs, kernels, custom recovery.
Yet, over on the "bootloader unlocked" T-mobile LG G6 forum, there's 23 pages of root begging thread, which has now been abandoned as a lost cause.
Not only would you have to get bootloader unlock from LG, they would have to add back the ADB flash commands -- or a dev find some exploit to get TWRP custom recovery installed. And that's not been possible yet on the T-mobile LG G6, even though it's bootloader unlocked!
If you are interested in dev stuff for your phone, sell your LG G6, and get one of the official carrier unlocked models -- either the LG G6 or even the new LG V30.
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Just bootloader unlock won't help for the carrier branded models. Here's why... the T-mobile LG G6 already has bootloader unlock, but LG removed all the other ADB flash commands. So, bootloader unlock is useless on the T-mobile LG G6. Six months later, still no root, no TWRP custom recovery. It's like having the keys to a new car but the car has been melted down to block of metal. The keys are useless.
Even if you could unlock the bootloader to the other carrier-branded models, LG has probably removed the ADB flash commands from those phones as well. Only the official carrier unlocked versions are eligible for REAL bootloader unlock, the way you are thinking about.
Look down in the development section here. TWO pages of ROMs, kernels, custom recovery.
Yet, over on the "bootloader unlocked" T-mobile LG G6 forum, there's 23 pages of root bounty pledge thread which has now been abandoned as a lost cause.
Not only would you have to get bootloader unlock, you would have to add back the ADB flash commands -- or at least find some exploit to get TWRP custom recovery installed.
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so u mean no matter what we do there's no hope!
dhanmohan said:
so u mean no matter what we do there's no hope!
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For the carrier-branded models, yeah probably no hope.
My point is LG will say if you are interested in REAL bootloader unlock, they already provide that for the official carrier unlocked models.
Removing the ADB flash commands on the carrier-branded models was very devious "security" method so that cracking the bootloader on carrier models with an exploit (like Dirty Santa) still wouldn't do any good.
With the T-mobile LG G6, devs have has six months to try to find some method of installing TWRP on that unlocked bootloader and not been successful. They may do it some day, but when? Meanwhile the carrier unlocked models have bootloader unlock AND ADB flash commands. If you were a dev, do you go through the already open door or try to break through the brick wall?
Decided to sell my G6 and switch to Samsung after this twitter reply from lg.. this will be last lg phone i bought until they let us unlock bootloader or anyone unofficially unlock..
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dhanmohan said:
Decided to sell my G6 and switch to Samsung after this twitter reply from lg.. this will be last lg phone i bought until they let us unlock bootloader or anyone unofficially unlock..
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Why? They said that they don't make the policy of what to unlock.
LG provides two phones that are unlocked and you can develop on.
Most carriers do not want you to have a rooted phone.
Samsung has KNOX which is even worse. If you try to root the phone you can trip KNOX and brick the device.
Samsung does not unlock devices unless you buy a, wait for it, developer version.
HTC is fairly easy if you find someone to S-OFF the device. But that's not HTC.
Mototola will not unlock the bl on branded phones. On other phones it's hit or miss.
LG with their carrier unbranded phones and Google seem to be the most supportive.
If you buy a Pixel from Verizon, the BL is locked and you can't unlock it.
tech_head said:
Why? They said that they don't make the policy of what to unlock.
LG provides two phones that are unlocked and you can develop on.
Most carriers do not want you to have a rooted phone.
Samsung has KNOX which is even worse. If you try to root the phone you can trip KNOX and brick the device.
Samsung does not unlock devices unless you buy a, wait for it, developer version.
HTC is fairly easy if you find someone to S-OFF the device. But that's not HTC.
Mototola will not unlock the bl on branded phones. On other phones it's hit or miss.
LG with their carrier unbranded phones and Google seem to be the most supportive.
If you buy a Pixel from Verizon, the BL is locked and you can't unlock it.
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well my country (india) dont have the models which support bl unlock..and its expensive to import from other country and LTE bands wont support.. i dont care about warranty..so knox wont be a problem for me..and pretty much all the flashship Samsung models dont have any bl lock so im good to go.. i own a Samsung Note5 which i use as backup and i rooted it after a week i got it
dhanmohan said:
well my country (india) dont have the models which support bl unlock..and its expensive to import from other country and LTE bands wont support.. i dont care about warranty..so knox wont be a problem for me..and pretty much all the flashship Samsung models dont have any bl lock so im good to go.. i own a Samsung Note5 which i use as backup and i rooted it after a week i got it
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Glad you found a solutions.
IT varies from country to country and sometimes I forget that.
Here in North America (US and Canadian carriers) getting a Samsung unlocked phone just isn't normally possible.
You can't get a version that supports North American LTE with a boot loader you can unlock.
LG and HTC along with Google phones that are unbranded usually can be unlocked here.
Never buying or getting an lg phone ever again...not even for free. Biggest mistake I have ever made...
Can we flash us997 version over the t mobile version, turning it into a rootable version?I
kevinchristopherson said:
Can we flash us997 version over the t mobile version, turning it into a rootable version?I
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check the t-mobile threads. there's already someone trying to do just that
Can we start a petition to at least unlock the boot loader for Non carrier branded G6 versions ?
I am losing more and more confidence in LG on supporting our device after their concentration on V series and branding change for G series.
We definitely need software support to our phone to justify all the initial hypes and the money we spent.
Please clear my mind, if someone is officially unlock the bootloader for LG G6 (H870 or US997), then the phone will just lost the warranty. So LG will deny the device.
Than why the other types has not got the possibility to unlock.
If they do so, then we (customers) will have just one way - not to buy phones from them in the future.
Hello,
I just started the petition "LG Electronics: Unlock boot loader for all variants of unlocked LG G6 Smartphone" and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.
My goal is to reach 100 signatures and I need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
http://chn.ge/2CzgmrE
Thanks!
Raghu
h4x3r101 said:
Never buying or getting an lg phone ever again...not even for free. Biggest mistake I have ever made...
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I have just unlocked mine but I totally agree with you.
h4x3r101 said:
Never buying or getting an lg phone ever again...not even for free. Biggest mistake I have ever made...
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Same pinch.
I am coming from LG Google Nexus 5x and I am already suffered a lot for coming out of Nexus line.
I assumed that we can at least Install custom firmware and can be in the bleeding edge.
But LG has prevented that as well.
I would also never buy an LG Phone again.
Unlock.bin needed
Unlock.bin needed for my device LG G6 UAE H870...
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Unlock.bin needed for my device LG G6 UAE H870...
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You need the right file sent by LG because content of the file depends by your IMEI and Device ID. Each unlock.bin file is unique.
raddy said:
Same pinch.
I am coming from LG Google Nexus 5x and I am already suffered a lot for coming out of Nexus line.
I assumed that we can at least Install custom firmware and can be in the bleeding edge.
But LG has prevented that as well.
I would also never buy an LG Phone again.
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Same here. I don't do much dev work or CFW now, but I hate that it's not even possible with this variant. I owned a Google Nexus 6P that started having battery drain issues at just over a year. Nexus Protect will send you another phone for $75, but since they refuse to acknowledge that the battery issue exists, if it starts having issues, they expected me to pay $75 to get another defective one. No thanks.
This phone can't be unlocked, but I suppose I'm just thankful that it doesn't drop to 20% battery in 2 hours and then shut off 10 mins later!
When i had my galaxy s7 on sprint i was able to flash other carrier roms and unlocked version roms through samsung flash tool .Can this be done with lg phones on some kind of flash tool ? Sorry for question just was wondering i use to flash unlocked version on my sprint v30 to have a bloat free phone
So the question I have is this. If you are going to root and unlock the phone anyway, why not just remove the bloatware on the phone? Why concern yourself with other carriers?
If all the carriers are equal as far as communication frequencies are concerned, then unlocking the phone is all you really need. Once unlocked (you don't even need to root for this) you can go to any carrier.
I could do that without root. And flashing unlocked version rom has no carrier bloat. Also i said nothing about rooting
nizmoboy98 said:
I could do that without root. And flashing unlocked version rom has no carrier bloat. Also i said nothing about rooting
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If memory serves and may not, so unless something has changed, flashing any function on an android phone requires root access.
nizmoboy98 said:
When i had my galaxy s7 on sprint i was able to flash other carrier roms and unlocked version roms through samsung flash tool .Can this be done with lg phones on some kind of flash tool ? Sorry for question just was wondering i use to flash unlocked version on my sprint v30 to have a bloat free phone
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"Unlock" has different meanings in a dev forum. You mean carrier unlocked, SIM card unlocked. Not bootloader unlock.
U.S. Cellular has SIM card unlocked, carrier unlocked version. The "open market" version which will be released in early December will be both carrier unlocked and will be eligible for official bootloader unlock.
You basically want to convert your phone to another phone? Yes, with Samsung phones you can do something like that with Odin. I have a friend who bought UK Galaxy S8 and flashed Australian ROM (with Samsung Pay) through Odin. He's not rooted and doesn't want root.
There is an LG flash tool, to flash KDZ and TOT firmware:
http://www.droidviews.com/download-lg-flash-tool-to-flash-kdz-and-tot-firmwares/
I know with the V20 H910, once Dirty Santa was patched in order for someone to root their phone, they had to basically flash their phone to an older Freedom ROM, which was not yet patched, then install some engineering mode module, and then run Dirty Santa.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3664500
So, some of what you're are asking can be done. But that ROM flashing was temporary and on some carriers you would lose signal. It was just a step to getting the bootloader unlocked and TWRP installed. Then the regular H910 ROM was reinstalled, and all signal functionally restored.
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NOTE: this is a very simplified answer to the question. There are even "patched" versions of the tools to allow you to flash versions you aren't supposed to.
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"Unlock" has different meanings in a dev forum. You mean carrier unlocked, SIM card unlocked. Not bootloader unlock.
U.S. Cellular has SIM card unlocked, carrier unlocked version. The "open market" version which will be released in early December will be both carrier unlocked and will be eligible for official bootloader unlock.
You basically want to convert your phone to another phone? Yes, with Samsung phones you can do something like that with Odin. I have a friend who bought UK Galaxy S8 and flashed Australian ROM (with Samsung Pay) through Odin. He's not rooted and doesn't want root.
There is an LG flash tool, to flash KDZ and TOT firmware:
http://www.**********.com/download-lg-flash-tool-to-flash-kdz-and-tot-firmwares/
I know with the V20 H910, once Dirty Santa was patched in order for someone to root their phone, they had to basically flash their phone to an older Freedom ROM, which was not yet patched, then install some engineering mode module, and then run Dirty Santa.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3664500
So, some of what you're are asking can be done. But that ROM flashing was temporary and on some carriers you would lose signal. It was just a step to getting the bootloader unlocked and TWRP installed. Then the regular H910 ROM was reinstalled, and all signal functionally restored.
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I have an LG V30 Model: H932PR. I would like to know your someone knows if there is any possibility of flashing the tmobile fimware on this device?
EddiePR said:
I have an LG V30 Model: H932PR. I would like to know your someone knows if there is any possibility of flashing the tmobile fimware on this device?
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No, after the V20 LG has now added signature checks so you can't flash other variants to convert to another.
This was not widely known a few months ago. We thought that V20 trick would still work.
Too bad.
Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
I bought a LG V30+ (V300) Korean version and I was wondering if it would be possible to flash an international stock rom on it.
Is this possible?
Anybody experience doing so?
Thank you.
papangu said:
I bought a LG V30+ (V300) Korean version and I was wondering if it would be possible to flash an international stock rom on it.
Is this possible?
Anybody experience doing so?
Thank you.
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There is no chance to fladh anotoher Rom in ours Lg V300k yet. First will be needed to unlock our bootloader (not achieved yet), then TWRP and finally to have suitable ROM's for ours devices.
Step be step, lets be patient
tesifon said:
There is no chance to fladh anotoher Rom in ours Lg V300k yet. First will be needed to unlock our bootloader (not achieved yet), then TWRP and finally to have suitable ROM's for ours devices.
Step be step, lets be patient
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On LG V20 they flashed another ROM (KDZ) using a custom made LGUP.exe file -- BEFORE the bootloader was unlocked. They did it in order to unlock the bootloader, installed TWRP, then flashed back the orginal ROM while keeping TWRP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74689131&postcount=123
However that method would only help you (on South Korean variant) if you then had a way to unlock the bootloader AFTER you flashed it.
This "flashing another KDZ variant"method would possibly work on the T-mobile H932 which already has easily unlocked bootloader, but just has most of the ADB flash commands removed. It would temporarily turn the H932 into an LG US998U once that KDZ is available. Install TWRP, flash back to original H932 firmware, while not overwriting the new TWRP recovery.
But doing that on South Korea model won't let you unlock bootloader because your IMEI is ineligible on the LG Developer website, and the bootloader unlock exploit the V20 devs used has been patched.
ChazzMatt said:
On LG V20 they flashed another ROM using a custom made LGUP.exe file -- BEFORE the bootloader was unlocked. They did it in order to unlock the bootloader, installed TWRP, then flashed back the orginal ROM.
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Shouldn't that be possible on this? Or was there a patched exploit after that? Sounds similar to the G4 if I remember correctly.
20degrees said:
Shouldn't that be possible on this? Or was there a patched exploit after that? Sounds similar to the G4 if I remember correctly.
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The bootloader unlock exploit they used on the V20 has been patched, but the T-mobile H932 V30 doesn't need a bootloader unlock exploit -- bootloader is easily unlocked. What it needs is a US998U KDZ and a custom made LGUP.exe to allow installing KDZ from another variant. That custom LGUP.exe is what does the magic, but a dev needs to make one that works on the LG V30. Go follow the links I posted.