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So the device is released.
And do u think the trend of bootloader unlock will follow as for any flagship lg phone or maybe different.
Any bootloader ,future development and security ..
Lg g3 - no bl unlock / only bump hack
Lg g flex 2 - no bl unlock on any variant
Lg g4 - only european variant of global model
Lg v10 - only european variant
Lg g5 - only european variant
Lg v20 - with france model as exception / dirtysanta exploit on all single sim variant
Lg g6 - ...
And oh yea ! T-mobile provides bootloader option support.
T-Mobile has had all their LG's unlockable.
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MicroMod777 said:
T-Mobile has had all their LG's unlockable.
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What you are saying is false.
adds08 said:
So the device is released.
And do u think the trend of bootloader unlock will follow as for any flagship lg phone or maybe different.
Any bootloader ,future development and security ..
Lg g3 - no bl unlock / only bump hack
Lg g flex 2 - no bl unlock on any variant
Lg g4 - only european variant of global model
Lg v10 - only european variant
Lg g5 - only european variant
Lg v20 - with france model as exception / dirtysanta exploit on all single sim variant
Lg g6 - ...
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I'm typing this on an unlocked bootloader, lineage os T-Mobile LG G5.
nima0003 said:
I'm typing this on an unlocked bootloader, lineage os T-Mobile LG G5.
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OP updated .. lol
Apache0c said:
What you are saying is false.
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How so?
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Only way I'd get the LG G6, is if the T-Mobile version bootloader is unlocked, and it gets CM14.1. What are the chances of that ?
Zorachus said:
Only way I'd get the LG G6, is if the T-Mobile version bootloader is unlocked, and it gets CM14.1. What are the chances of that ?
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High, me and some other people that made Cm possible for the g5 are already working on it.
har har har , a month and a week later and we find out about the bootloader situation and the probably options avail. what do you guys feel about this now?
masri1987 said:
har har har , a month and a week later and we find out about the bootloader situation and the probably options avail. what do you guys feel about this now?
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i feel i hope they still find an exploit to unlock the at&t model.
Hi everybody,
for a newcomer here: I understand there is not and will not be a chance of unlocking the bootloader and then rooting the G6 unless LG officially makes the device unlockable? Am I really very far from the actual
What are the chances of that?
I read somewhere (don't know where at this point after going over a bunch of threads) that most G5 models have never been unlocked...
Thanks!
albertoduqe said:
Hi everybody,
for a newcomer here: I understand there is not and will not be a chance of unlocking the bootloader and then rooting the G6 unless LG officially makes the device unlockable? Am I really very far from the actual
What are the chances of that?
I read somewhere (don't know where at this point after going over a bunch of threads) that most G5 models have never been unlocked...
Thanks!
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No one is working on an unofficial way to unlock the bootloader or bypass the locked one, AFAIK, so yes, we have to wait LG to add the G6 to the official bootloader unlock program, mind that usually only the european international model will support this method.
On G5 there are three models with a bit of modding: European H850 (Official bootloader unlock), T-Mobile H830 (Tot Exploit) and US Unlocked RS988 (Official Bootloader Unlock), also the G5 SE has is present in that program but there is no TWRP ATM.
If you have an European H870 then just wait for LG, if not and if you need root then there is no ETA and no information about a possibility to obtain root.
Killua96 said:
No one is working on an unofficial way to unlock the bootloader or bypass the locked one, AFAIK, so yes, we have to wait LG to add the G6 to the official bootloader unlock program, mind that usually only the european international model will support this method.
On G5 there are three models with a bit of modding: European H850 (Official bootloader unlock), T-Mobile H830 (Tot Exploit) and US Unlocked RS988 (Official Bootloader Unlock), also the G5 SE has is present in that program but there is no TWRP ATM.
If you have an European H870 then just wait for LG, if not and if you need root then there is no ETA and no information about a possibility to obtain root.
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Alright!
Thanks a lot for the reply. Seems I was understanding more or less ok the situation, although as for now I lack most of the technical knowledge.
I own a H870 so well, looks like we just need to hope and wait
Seeing how stuff is with LG's not unlocking its devices and all I was actually pondering wether to return it or not... Got 3 days left for full refund. Love the phone but not ever rooting is a bit of a sad perspective...
I'll keep an eye on things.
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we have to wait LG to add the G6 to the official bootloader unlock program, mind that usually only the european international model will support this method.
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What's the reasoning behind this?
Is it akin to LG's absurd decisions regarding which region gets what hardware / features?
This doesn't sit well with me, I'm used to an OEM fully supporting open development... I've had a Sony Xperia Z2 for the past 3 years and both the phone and the XDA community have been awesome.
rubiicon59 said:
What's the reasoning behind this?
Is it akin to LG's absurd decisions regarding which region gets what hardware / features?
This doesn't sit well with me, I'm used to an OEM fully supporting open development... I've had a Sony Xperia Z2 for the past 3 years and its been awesome.
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Just look to the G5 and G4, it's all based on that.
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My fault, didn't understand well xD
Well LG is not new to this strange and stupid decision, like not selling the V20 in Europe ecc...
Wow man, quickest quote / reply I've ever had lol.
Yep, I've been reading through the V20 forum as well as here, more than 6 months after release and there's still very little development on the V20.
I think coming from Sony to LG is gonna be an eye-opener for me.
MicroMod777 said:
T-Mobile has had all their LG's unlockable.
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Indeed they do. But, now they strip out all the fastboot commands, which is what makes twrp & root so difficult. Same on the g5.
I personally, would like to think based on LG's previous Bootloader Unlocking... That it will hopefully only be a matter of time for the G6 to be officially Unlocked.
It is something that I personally can wait for..
But it does ask the question?... Who or what/how are the bootloader decisions made @ LG as to what handsets are given the full LG Bootloader unlocking?
I hope so, but the g5 and v20, which are close to the same in this respect, haven't been cracked since a december pacth that blocked "recowvery". There are ways to keep root from previous versions, but we have no previous version.
Edit.. EU/International variant I was talking about.
Hello guys, i am new to LG, so i saw this:
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
i hope lg v30 will have an unlockable bootloader but..
i was wondering, what is different from Google Nexus or Pixel to LG in factor of unlocking bootloader and getting root Magisk, and pass Safetynet?
I saw that for LG G6 getting root is really hard or impossible for USA version.
So i hope some experts will answer all my and LG community doubts
The TMobile version will most likely be bootloader unlocked unless LG decided to lock it down just like Samsung did
Most TMobile phones are boot unlockable
For europe instead? I know that g6 was unlocked only for Europe
I live in Europe, so that will be OK for me, but still, once unlocked bootloader, did you pass safetynet?
EasyDeath said:
For europe instead? I know that g6 was unlocked only for Europe
I live in Europe, so that will be OK for me, but still, once unlocked bootloader, did you pass safetynet?
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I am in the US, and I must have root, so I don't have the G6 yet, unless root comes.
Once the bootloader is unlocked, flash TWRP. Then flash MAGISKs newest version. Then set up masgisk and you should be fine passing safety net
Really interested in this. I have a Note 8 on order but if the v30 is Bootloader unlocked and rooted then it may be enough for me to jump ship. Having Resurrection Rom on the v30 would be amazing but not keeping my hopes up being that the V20 was not as bootloader unlock friendly as before and required Dirty Santa unlock. Don't think the simple OEM UNLOCK command will work.
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I am in the US, and I must have root, so I don't have the G6 yet, unless root comes.
Once the bootloader is unlocked, flash TWRP. Then flash MAGISKs newest version. Then set up masgisk and you should be fine passing safety net
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Root has come to the U.S. version of the LG G6, if you buy the U.S. carrier unlocked version, which is also eligible for bootloader unlock. LG G6 US997. Don't buy carrier branded versions.
Here's the OFFICIAL LG bootloader unlock list:
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
See the U.S. LG G6 US997?
Here's even a custom ROM specifically for the LG G6 U.S. carrier unlocked version:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][7.1.2]Dirty Unicorns 11.6[US997]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/development/rom-dirty-unicorns-11-6-t3659943
So, same deal with the LG V30. Wait for the carrier unlocked version, which comes a few weeks after the carrier stores fleece the suckers.
I'm predicting mid-November.
Whenever it's released (carrier unlocked version), it will also be on that bootloader unlock list and can be rooted.
Apparently the carrier unlocked U.S. version which is bootloader unlock eligible will be LG V30 US998.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1357369-REG/lg_lgus998_ausasv_lg_v30_us998_64gb.html?email=
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The T-Mobile version will most likely be bootloader unlocked unless LG decided to lock it down just like Samsung did
Most TMobile phones are boot unlockable
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NO, the T-mobile LG V30 version will NOT be bootloader unlocked. (At least not in the way we need.) That's all in the past. For instance with the LG G6, you have to buy the U.S. carrier unlocked version (LG G6 US997), not the T-mobile version which is still effectively bootloader locked. There's still no root for the T-mobile LG G6 released MONTHS ago, because all the fastboot commands have been disabled.
OK, to get technically granular the T-mobile LG G6 bootloader can be "unlocked" but nothing else can be done:
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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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In effect,the phone is still locked down. So, months later still NO root, no TWRP, nothing can be done.
There's 23 pages for root bounty on the T-mobile LG G6, but of course no root yet because all the fastboot commands have been disabled. 23 pages of people BEGGING for root and pledging money for the T-mobile "bootloader unlocked" LG G6.
Two devs even ported ROMs and posted them to the T-mobile LG G6 thread and everyone is like, "Why are you posting that stuff here? We can't use it!"
Whereas, the U.S. carrier unlocked version of the LG G6 (US9978) has TWRP, root, ROMs, etc. and is compatible with ALL U.S. carriers. Same with the European carrier unlocked version (H870) of the LG G6. Here's one of the ROMs for those UNLOCKED versions, which are also on LG's BOOTLOADER UNLOCK LIST:
The LG V30 carrier unlocked versions will be added to that list when LG releases them, a few weeks AFTER the branded carrier versions. Do NOT buy a carrier-branded LG V30 if you care about bootloader unlock, root, TWRP, custom kernels, ROMs...
I know this thread if for the LG V30, but I'm saying LG will probably do EXACTLY the same thing they did with the LG G6. They will LOCK DOWN all the bootloaders for all the carrier versions, but will then release carrier-unlocked U.S. and European versions which will be eligible for "real" bootloader unlock. Those phones will get root, ROMs, etc.
The TMobile v20 was bootloader unlockable via adb oem unlock. And as I understand it, the tmobile G6 was the same.
So most likely the TMOBILE V30 will be the same, but much the current G6, security will be tough to obtain root
I would not be surprised if the V30 is boot locked this time and they want to compete with Samsung, especially with the use of flash signature and anti rollbacks lately
Josh McGrath said:
The TMobile v20 was bootloader unlockable via adb oem unlock. And as I understand it, the tmobile G6 was the same.
So most likely the TMOBILE V30 will be the same, but much the current G6, security will be tough to obtain root
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NO, the T-mobile LG G6 is not NOT bootloader unlockable. At least not the way we need here on XDA. (You can "unlock" the bootloader on the T-mobile LG G6, but cannot flash anything on it.) I provided proof in the links above. Instead you just repeat the same incorrect information? Please don't do that. At least read before replying? See the blue underlined links? If I say something and there's a blue underlined link, it's direct proof of what I'm saying. NO root, no TWRP, nothing for any T-mobile LG G6 which was released MONTHS AGO.
As I said, that's all in the past, about T-mobile having "unlocked" bootloaders. They no longer have it for Samsung phones nor for LG phones.
There's 23 pages for root bounty on the T-mobile LG G6, but of course no root yet because all the fastboot commands have been disabled.
Two devs even ported ROMs and posted them to the T-mobile LG G6 thread and everyone is like, "Why are you posting that stuff here? We can't use it!"
T-MOBILE LG G6:
Barsky said:
What's does it matter. You can't do anything with this. It's a pointless thread until and if we get root and that doesn't look like it is going to happen on this model.
If this were a news headline, I believe it would be called clickbait
No offense meant to micromod. Just frustrated with this situation .
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YOU even posted this below in that same thread, so you should know better?
Josh McGrath said:
You must be bootloader unlocked, and rooted to use flashify to flash TWRP
It's a catch 22 deal
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You KNOW there's the T-mobile LG G6 is still locked down. So WHY here are you saying here it's not?
I'm educating people before they screw up. You NEED the carrier unlocked version, which qualifies for LG's bootloader unlock list. (REAL bootloader unlock.) The U.S. and European LG V30 carrier unlocked will appear on that list after they are released, probably in mid-November...
Some more information on the T-mobile LG G6 from an expert:
autoprime said:
T-mobile H872 G6 doesn't have root yet and will only have root once they have a method to get TWRP onto the device. Fastboot boot/flash commands are disabled so it will take an exploit of some sort to get TWRP flashed to the recovery partition.
The only other G6 device that will have root is whatever device LG adds to the official bootloader unlock list which can be found here: http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
The models added to the bootloader unlock list will be the models to get for proper bootloader unlock, TWRP and root without jumping through hoops like the Tmobile H872 variant does. (currently U.S. and European unlocked carrier LG G6)
For all the other G6 variants without bootloader unlock (AT&T, Verizon, us cellular, canadian, australian, south american, korean, chinese, etc..), a new root method of some sort would be needed but there is nothing public yet. Once a public root arrives and if a debug bootloader image is leaked (like the LG V20) then other G6 variants might be able to have an unlocked bootloader allowing TWRP and permanent root.
Just laying out all the current info to this date. I have no plans to work on any of this as I do not have the device.
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ChazzMatt said:
Root has come to the U.S. version of the LG G6, if you buy the U.S. carrier unlocked version, which is also eligible for bootloader unlock. LG G6 US997. Don't buy carrier branded versions.
Here's the OFFICIAL LG bootloader unlock list:
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
See the U.S. LG G6 US997?
Here's even a custom ROM specifically for the LG G6 U.S. carrier unlocked version:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][7.1.2]Dirty Unicorns 11.6[US997]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/development/rom-dirty-unicorns-11-6-t3659943
So, same deal with the LG V30. Wait for the carrier unlocked version, which comes a couple of months after the carrier stores fleece the suckers.
One site is saying probably mid-October:
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/08/unlocked-lg-v30-flagship-likely-cost-749-99-us.html/amp
Whenever it's released (carrier unlocked version), it will also be on that bootloader unlock list and can be rooted.
Apparently the carrier unlocked U.S. version which is bootloader unlock eligible will be LG V30 US998.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1357369-REG/lg_lgus998_ausasv_lg_v30_us998_64gb.html?email=
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The only reason I buy the carrier, TMobile version, is because I don't keep phone's long usually. 6 months tops and I don't want to fork out that much money up front every time
Josh McGrath said:
The only reason I buy the carrier, TMobile version, is because I don't keep phone's long usually. 6 months tops and I don't want to fork out that much money up front every time
(for carrier unlocked versions that have REAL bootloader unlock)
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Then you don't care about bootloader unlock, root, custom ROMs, kernels, etc.
Because the days of T-mobile being dev friendly are over. Carrier-branded LG G6 is effectively locked down and so will the LG V30, for all the carriers.
Only the U.S. and European "carrier unlocked" versions will qualify for LG's bootloader unlock list.
you seem so angry.
also, I never posted to this thread, so wtf?
Barsky said:
you seem so angry.
also, I never posted to this thread, so wtf?
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Not angry. Just using your comment to correct misinformation.
I had already proved it, in my first reply to him -- because I try to research before posting. But then he came along and repeated the same crap again? While QUOTING my post! Which is annoying, when you've already been told the actual facts, with proof to back it up. Refute the proof if you can, but don't ignore it.
He had even posted in that same LG G6 "useless" ROM thread you did! So it's not like he's unfamiliar with the locked-down T-MOBILE LG G6 situation... Therefore, I don't know why he keeps saying the T-mobile LG G6 bootloader is "unlocked".
(At the risk of confusing people, yes the T-mobile LG G6 bootloader can be unlocked, but all the other fastboot commands have been disabled. So, it doesn't do you any good. It's like having the keys to the car -- but the car is missing. It's still a locked down phone. The phone was released when? March, April? Now September and still no root or TWRP on the T-mobile LG G6. Whereas the U.S. and European "carrier unlocked" versions -- which qualify for REAL bootloader unlock -- have tons of dev work going.)
Sorry you got involved. I quoted your informative comment in addition to the previous proof. T-Mobile LG G6 does NOT have a "real" unlocked bootloader, and very probable neither will the LG V30.
T-Mobile has long stopped being dev friendly.
ok
Damn....if u choose to buy other unlockeable v30 other than tmobile one you will loose 600mhz capabilities
The easy days of oem unlocking, twrp and rooting are over with T-Mobile. If you've got the cash, just by the unlocked version if you must have root.
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netgar said:
Damn....if u choose to buy other unlockeable v30 other than tmobile one you will loose 600mhz capabilities
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I'm hoping when the U.S. carrier unlocked version (LG V30: US998.USA) is actually released to the public for sale it will have the 600mhz band.
Or that you can flash the T-mobile radio to it to enable that band 71.
I'm pretty sure the hardware (antennas) will all be the same on all the U.S. models. The differences then would be firmware.
ChazzMatt said:
I'm hoping when the U.S. carrier unlocked version (LG V30: US998.USA) is actually released to the public for sale it will have the 600mhz band.
Or that you can flash the T-mobile radio to it to enable that band 71.
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That would be good
MicroMod777 said:
The easy days of oem unlocking, twrp and rooting are over with T-Mobile. If you've got the cash, just by the unlocked version if you must have root.
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That makes me cry reading that, because #1 it's true, and #2, the whole reason I came to T-Mobile a few years ago, because they were the last carrier still releasing new flagships with unlocked bootloaders.
Absolutely blows they stopped too, now all 4 major U.S. carriers are locked down today The old days of buying a carrier version Galaxy Note, rooting it and installing TWRP, and then flashing the latest Cyanogen ROM are gone. Really is sad. Imagine the S8 or G6 running Lineage 14.1 now
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Not angry. Just using your comment to correct misinformation.
I had already proved it, in my first reply to him -- because I try to research before posting. But then he came along and repeated the same crap again? While QUOTING my post! Which is annoying as in my opinion it's close to lying at some point, when you've already been told the actual facts, with proof to back it up. Refute the proof if you can, but don't ignore it.
He had even posted in that same LG G6 "useless" ROM thread you did! So it's not like he's unfamiliar with the locked-down T-MOBILE LG G6 situation... Therefore, I don't know why he keeps saying the T-mobile LG G6 bootloader is unlocked.
(At the risk of confusing people, yes the T-mobile LG G6 bootloader can be unlocked, but all the other fastboot commands have been disabled. So, it doesn't do you any good. It's like having the keys to the car -- but the car is missing. It's still a locked down phone. The phone was released when? March, April? Now September and still no root or TWRP on the T-mobile LG G6. Whereas the U.S. and European "carrier unlocked" versions -- which qualify for REAL bootloader unlock -- have tons of dev work going.)
Sorry you got involved. I quoted your informative comment in addition to the previous proof. T-Mobile LG G6 does NOT have a "real" unlocked bootloader, and neither will the LG V30.
Damnit man. Change your manpon and relax. It's called helping people, people who ask the same questions.
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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
johndc7 said:
All the fastboot commands have been removed on this device other than lock and unlock. Until there is a method to flash a custom recovery we can't really do anything.
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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.
ChazzMatt said:
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...
Kashkool said:
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!
hello,
I received today my new lg v30 + H930DS and I would like to know how to unlock the bootloader install TWRP ... because I find solutions for the H930G version but nothing for the H930DS
Sorry, it's not on the LG Developer Bootloader Unlock list.
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
Either needs to be on the official LG unlock list or someone needs to find a bootloader unlock exploit.
jejedervich said:
hello,
I received today my new lg v30 + H930DS and I would like to know how to unlock the bootloader install TWRP ... because I find solutions for the H930G version but nothing for the H930DS
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not yet mate.. we're on the same boat here :laugh:
just wait patiently and hope for the best :fingers-crossed:
it is most likely never possible to unlock the bootloader of H930DS ? and it will never be on the LG list as suitable for unlocking the bootloader.
Why will LG do so? for a market is possible , and for others not?
superpeluxe said:
it is most likely never possible to unlock the bootloader of H930DS ? and it will never be on the LG list as suitable for unlocking the bootloader.
Why will LG do so? for a market is possible , and for others not?
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Yes. There are variants that will never be possible. At least that has happened with the G6.
I did not buy the DualSim just for not having root... and I use 2 numbers :'(
Fellow Aussie here,
Same here peeps. Nothing yet. Sent an email off to LG in Australia, as well as LG Devs asking why it's not on the list. HOPEFULLY I'll get a response soon.
does anyone know if there's any way to unlock bootloader with this model was thinking about purchasing this and wanted to see if there was a way to do so and possibly get TWRP too.
AngryUserLG said:
does anyone know if there's any way to unlock bootloader with this model was thinking about purchasing this and wanted to see if there was a way to do so and possibly get TWRP too.
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That's the Sprint phone. Unless you're a Sprint customer, best to stay away from it. And even if you're a Sprint customer, you're never going to unlock the bootloader.
No carrier branded North America LG V30 variants have bootloader unlock, TWRP and root.
Only three models have that, the ones authorized by LG.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3756632
Posted via open market LG US998 V30/V30+