I just have a quick question that I was hoping someone may be able to help me out with.
So, I was forced to switch to Metro PCS after my original phone was stolen, and I stupidly did not think to research about whether I could root the LG Stylo 4 prior to getting it. I have been a fan of the LG G series of phones for awhile so went ahead and got the LG Stylo 4 only to find out after the fact that LG has locked out the boot loader and is not allowing unlocks on it for the foreseeable future.
This really ticks me off, since this is my phone and I should be able to do what I want with it. I digress....
Anyways, of course I have tried everything just to get root, and that inlcudes KingoRoot, KingRoot, One Click Root etc....., I really dont care about installing a custom recovery or rom on the phone, I just want to have root access on it.
So, my question is, is it at all possible to flash a patched boot.img top the phone to unlock the bootloader? The reason I ask is after doing some research I came across a post that had a boot.img file that was patched from a Stylo 4 with an unlocked bootloader. I dont really know what can be done with boot.img file since as far as I know you need the unlock.bin file directly from LG to unlock it. I just wanted to see if anyone could clarify for me.
I doubt there is, but is there any way at all to get root on this phone without the bootloader being unlocked?
BTW- Here is the post where I found the flashed boot.img, I know its for Sprint but would it matter if my phone is carrier unlocked already?
http://androidbiits.com/root-sprint-lg-stylo-4-q710al-easily/
I unlocked developer options on my phone and was able to OEM unlock it through there. I have the boost mobile lg stylo 4
Blue_Panda420 said:
I unlocked developer options on my phone and was able to OEM unlock it through there. I have the boost mobile lg stylo 4
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through where I donbt understand how can you oem unlock it if the process explained in that link asks you to unlock oem b4 flashing doesn't make SENSE
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blue_panda420 said:
i unlocked developer options on my phone and was able to oem unlock it through there. I have the boost mobile lg stylo 4
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so where lis the moded lgup for the boost or any phone
Hmmm......
Has anyone tried this yet? I was about to ask the same question then i seen your post. As I onky have 1 phone I don't want to risk it.
How do I root my LM- Q710 MS ???
please HELP
eatsbrains465 said:
through where I donbt understand how can you oem unlock it if the process explained in that link asks you to unlock oem b4 flashing doesn't make SENSE
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so where lis the moded lgup for the boost or any phone
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FIRST install from web o anywhere LGUP 1.14
replace on program/LGE /LGUP whith atachments LgUp
ready can DUMP , Flash q710la o other
Metro PCS Lg Stylo 4
Anyone try this yet? I would but I can't risk my only phone.
androidbiits.com/root-metropcs-lg-stylo-4-q710ms/
Where, exactly, did this file come from? Please guys give the source for your information. A web link would be just fine. These little bits of Information without links to sources only add to the confusion for everyone.
Any Updates
So has anyone tried this on thier LM-Q710MS yet?
Has anyone successfully flashed a patched MetroPCS boot.img with a locked bootloader and managed to root this phone?
Bump... Have Stylo 4 Q710AL
Prepared to follow instructions at h t t p : / / androidbiits . com / root-sprint-lg-stylo-4-q710al-easily :
- I have s4patched_boot.img
- Setup modded LGUP and appropriate drivers
- enabled USB debugging, unlocked OEM
- Have Magisk Manager V 6.1.0
Everything is prepared to go and seems legit..
I just NEED someone to have done it, or to honestly be able to say it won't brick my only phone.
I'd roll the dice but I'm broke AF, please help us out here / Don't give up.
ill try it ..
Mines a 4+ boostmobile Q710P1
Would that matter
Any luck??
Nxtxr said:
ill try it ..
Mines a 4+ boostmobile Q710P1
Would that matter
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Any luck with that ??
lgup error 0x2000 cant flash single partition only system, tot o kdz
Android 9 Pie is coming for most Stylo 4 phones. But not for the MetrobyT-mobile version, LSQ710MS, which I have. It may be available later than the others.
LG has finally made the .kdz firmware available. Here is the link to the story from my Google news feed...
https://www-mylgphones-com.cdn.ampp...ked-lg-stylo-4-gets-android-9-pie-update.html
I dont understand
ThunderCock2 said:
Bump... Have Stylo 4 Q710AL
Prepared to follow instructions at h t t p : / / androidbiits . com / root-sprint-lg-stylo-4-q710al-easily :
- I have s4patched_boot.img
- Setup modded LGUP and appropriate drivers
- enabled USB debugging, unlocked OEM
- Have Magisk Manager V 6.1.0
Everything is prepared to go and seems legit..
I just NEED someone to have done it, or to honestly be able to say it won't brick my only phone.
I'd roll the dice but I'm broke AF, please help us out here / Don't give up.
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I dont understand it doesnt show up on my computer i did all steps but the lgup doent detect my phone for some reason
Hey all, was just reading over this thread. I don't believe a boot.img is capable of unlocking the bootloader. That would be the aboot, uboot, lk, etc images (device would only have one of the listed types). But, the kdz file shows some promise. Definitely gonna see what I can do with that.
lehmancurtis said:
Hey all, was just reading over this thread. I don't believe a boot.img is capable of unlocking the bootloader. That would be the aboot, uboot, lk, etc images (device would only have one of the listed types). But, the kdz file shows some promise. Definitely gonna see what I can do with that.
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Do you think there is a way to root this cell phone?
Zorcnecrophades said:
Do you think there is a way to root this cell phone?
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I'm going to give it go. Anything is possible.
Related
Apologies if this is reported elsewhere (I couldn't find it) but here is a new unlock method by 'mashed-potatoes' on github and it's flippin' awesome!
See: "github.com/mashed-potatoes/PotatoNV[/" (had to format like this due to XDA newbie rules)
I've just unlocked a P10 bootloader with it - the phone was running Oreo with a March 2019 security patch :good:
It is a test point method - so back cover needs to be removed (TP location easily found on YouTube)
When I realised I was stuck on a patch >June18 I thought bootloader unlocking wouldn't be possible (although I was trawling XDA archives to see if flashing board software for unlocked fastboot might provide a route). Anyway, didn't need any of that cuz I ran PotatoNV.exe and put the phone in TP mode and ker-boom: BL unlocked! Amazing work.
EDIT:
A few extra tips to help get through the process:
- You will need to install Test-point drivers - can be found by running the Potato program and following the web address to the User Manual - link to drivers is there. (Uninstall drivers when finished or else phone won't be recognized properly by PC later!)
- Open up Device Manager to check that you are booting to TP - devices changes from 'USB SER' to 'USB (COM')' - or something like that, I don't exactly remember!. It might take a few goes to boot into TP - disconnect then reconnect battery each attempt.
Thanks for sharing this program. this works for me, after bricking my phone 2 years ago. I finally got to unlock my bootloader. And its working now and doing great.
Hello,
Does this soft FACTORY RESET after bootloader unlock?
Regards
RJ
tested on huawei p10 vtr-l09 with emui 9.1 and works perfectly, does not erase data or do hard reset, excellent tool ?
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rafjak said:
Hello,
Does this soft FACTORY RESET after bootloader unlock?
Regards
RJ
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no friend, i did it and it doesn't factory reset
Hey bro, could you please tell me the steps you made?
I am in emui 9.1 too.
Thanks.
josua19 said:
tested on huawei p10 vtr-l09 with emui 9.1 and works perfectly, does not erase data or do hard reset, excellent tool
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no friend, i did it and it doesn't factory reset
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itsjhndnllclrg said:
Thanks for sharing this program. this works for me, after bricking my phone 2 years ago. I finally got to unlock my bootloader. And its working now and doing great.
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Hi, can you help with the steps please, i'm a newbie at using git.
Never mind, thanks.
HOW TO OPEN PotatoNV.exe
New_ said:
Apologies if this is reported elsewhere (I couldn't find it) but here is a new unlock method by 'mashed-potatoes' on github and it's flippin' awesome!
See: "github.com/mashed-potatoes/PotatoNV[/" (had to format like this due to XDA newbie rules)
I've just unlocked a P10 bootloader with it - the phone was running Oreo with a March 2019 security patch :good:
It is a test point method - so back cover needs to be removed (TP location easily found on YouTube)
When I realised I was stuck on a patch >June18 I thought bootloader unlocking wouldn't be possible (although I was trawling XDA archives to see if flashing board software for unlocked fastboot might provide a route). Anyway, didn't need any of that cuz I ran PotatoNV.exe and put the phone in TP mode and ker-boom: BL unlocked! Amazing work.
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Hi, please please explain how to run the potato project
found it, please ignore the post
Friends could pass the tutorial video of the TP location
New_ said:
Apologies if this is reported elsewhere (I couldn't find it) but here is a new unlock method by 'mashed-potatoes' on github and it's flippin' awesome!
See: "github.com/mashed-potatoes/PotatoNV[/" (had to format like this due to XDA newbie rules)
I've just unlocked a P10 bootloader with it - the phone was running Oreo with a March 2019 security patch :good:
It is a test point method - so back cover needs to be removed (TP location easily found on YouTube)
When I realised I was stuck on a patch >June18 I thought bootloader unlocking wouldn't be possible (although I was trawling XDA archives to see if flashing board software for unlocked fastboot might provide a route). Anyway, didn't need any of that cuz I ran PotatoNV.exe and put the phone in TP mode and ker-boom: BL unlocked! Amazing work.
EDIT:
A few extra tips to help get through the process:
- You will need to install Test-point drivers - can be found by running the Potato program and following the web address to the User Manual - link to drivers is there. (Uninstall drivers when finished or else phone won't be recognized properly by PC later!)
- Open up Device Manager to check that you are booting to TP - devices changes from 'USB SER' to 'USB (COM')' - or something like that, I don't exactly remember!. It might take a few goes to boot into TP - disconnect then reconnect battery each attempt.
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I DOWNLOADED THE FILE FROM GIT.. BUT IT DOESNT HAVE BOOTLOADER FILES INCLUDED WHERE CAN I GET?
KIRIN 960 HUAWEI P10,
1. DOWNLOADED THE ZIP FROM GITHUB
2. RUN THE PROGRAM USING VISUAL INSTALLER
3. PUT THE P10 TO TESTPOINT METHOD AND ENABLE HUAWEI COM 1.0
4. PROGRAM ERRORS WHEN LOOKING FOR BOOTLOADER FILES.
where can i get bootloader files ? for kirin 960 i can
Please do you add support for newer Kirin CPUs? Kirin 990 etc...
DasXardas said:
Please do you add support for newer Kirin CPUs? Kirin 990 etc...
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Err, no. Finding bootloader exploit on newer Kirin's would be like finding Holy Grail.
You could always join 'Big Huawei Exploits' group on Telegram and ask them how it's going rolleyes
New_ said:
Err, no. Finding bootloader exploit on newer Kirin's would be like finding Holy Grail.
You could always join 'Big Huawei Exploits' group on Telegram and ask them how it's going rolleyes
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Thank you. I'll try them.
Is it possible to unlock bootloader & root phone, which was rebranded with "funky huawei" ?
Huawei P10, from VTR-L09 to VTR-L29
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Grandes hazañas de Huawei
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Please link
Many thanks, it worked flawlessly on my P10 running EMUI 9.1! Test points and disassembly instructions can easily be found on the interwebs. Do not forget to write down the bootloader unlock code PatatoNV generates: I needed it after I bootlooped and downloaded the latest rom with erecovery.
M1chiel said:
Many thanks, it worked flawlessly on my P10 running EMUI 9.1! Test points and disassembly instructions can easily be found on the interwebs. Do not forget to write down the bootloader unlock code PatatoNV generates: I needed it after I bootlooped and downloaded the latest rom with erecovery.
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Did you lost the unlocked BL after you dl the latest rom and recovery?
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Did you lost the unlocked BL after you dl the latest rom and recovery?
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I downloaded the latest rom twice through erecovery. The first time it locked my bootloader, but the second time it did not. The first time I could easily unlock again with the code generated by the patatoNV tool.
M1chiel said:
I downloaded the latest rom twice through erecovery. The first time it locked my bootloader, but the second time it did not. The first time I could easily unlock again with the code generated by the patatoNV tool.
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Ah yes I bricked my phone 2 times already and experienced what erecovery is for. It's my first time to mess with my good ol p10 have you tried any working open kirin custom on it? cuz everytime I flash a 9.0/9.1 compatible rom it ends on bootloop I used adb and fastboot btw. This is my last question sorry a noobie here.
(take note I followed every instructions on their support page on how to flash)
Sterben11 said:
Ah yes I bricked my phone 2 times already and experienced what erecovery is for. It's my first time to mess with my good ol p10 have you tried any working open kirin custom on it? cuz everytime I flash a 9.0/9.1 compatible rom it ends on bootloop I used adb and fastboot btw. This is my last question sorry a noobie here.
(take note I followed every instructions on their support page on how to flash)
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The AEX roms worked for me, the omniroms unfortunately did not boot (emui 9.1). They are supposed to work on emui 9.0. Did you do the factory reset from emui recovery? AEX is very basic android and quite nice, although not as fluent as emui.
I have a brand new Galaxy A21 (SM-S215DL). In Developer Options, there is NO OEM Unlock toggle (not even a grayed out one; it simply does NOT exist anywhere in settings). I have tried several different variants of the date/time trick to try to get it to appear, and none of them worked. But while in Download Mode, KG Status is shown as `CHECKING`, so doesn't that mean it should at least be visible? Do I even need to unlock my bootloader? Is it even possible?
Using Frija, I managed to get what I believe to be the correct stock firmware for my device. I also grabbed both of the latest official and patched versions of Odin. Flashing the stock firmware works, but flashing the patched Magisk AP fails with an AUTH error for file `vbmeta.img`, which leads me to believe that I actually DO need to unlock my bootloader... but if that's the case, I'm having trouble figuring out how to do so without the OEM toggle.
Is there anything else can I try?
SpectreCular said:
I have a brand new Galaxy A21 (SM-S215DL). In Developer Options, there is NO OEM Unlock toggle (not even a grayed out one; it simply does NOT exist anywhere in settings). I have tried several different variants of the date/time trick to try to get it to appear, and none of them worked. But while in Download Mode, KG Status is shown as `CHECKING`, so doesn't that mean it should at least be visible? Do I even need to unlock my bootloader? Is it even possible?
Using Frija, I managed to get what I believe to be the correct stock firmware for my device. I also grabbed both of the latest official and patched versions of Odin. Flashing the stock firmware works, but flashing the patched Magisk AP fails with an AUTH error for file `vbmeta.img`, which leads me to believe that I actually DO need to unlock my bootloader... but if that's the case, I'm having trouble figuring out how to do so without the OEM toggle.
Is there anything else can I try?
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I also have the Samsung A21 from T Mobile (SM-A21UZKATMB). The phone is unlocked by T Mobile but there is no OEM bootloader unlock button under the Developer mode. Changing the date (forward and backward in time), then run the software update did not solve the OEM bootloader unlock button problem. I suspect the carrier (T Mobile) has disabled this function. You will need to unlock the bootloader to install the stock firmware.
To those who have enabled the OEM bootloader in the A21. Is your phone locked to a carrier in the USA like Verizon or T Mobile?
I also have the SM215DL, using straight talk utilizing verizon service, I also cannot unlock the bootloader. Everything you guys did, I did. Nothing worked.
samsung has done this to all A series phones intended for the U.S. from what i understand
Where there's a will, there's a way... someone has messed with my phone too do doesn't that mean that they're altering the data/data partition to r/w. Did you guys try fastboot flashing unlock vs. fastboot oem unlock. I'm going to contact Samsung about this and let u all know what's up.
And also why would there be a usb debugging port if this phone can't be modded? Idon't know the answer but maybe someone more expediency could come in and help us out. I also wonder if the flash_image command or just dd it would bypass it?
... there is NO way, to root the A21(s), see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-possibility.4130739/page-12#post-84944589
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... there is NO way, to root the A21(s), see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-possibility.4130739/page-12#post-84944589
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I confirm that I have rooted my A21S sucessfully using this modified magisk (U3 Rom). No need to patch the whole AP.tar file, just patch boot.img file only. I upload my patched boot.img for those who need it. Just flash it via odin in AP slot. Thank you very much @grccorps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/boot-tar.5299081/
thatha said:
I confirm that I have rooted my A21S sucessfully using this modified magisk (U3 Rom). No need to patch the whole AP.tar file, just patch boot.img file only. I upload my patched boot.img for those who need it. Just flash it via odin in AP slot. Thank you very much @grccorps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/boot-tar.5299081/
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... exactly Step-by-Step, how u do it with downloadlinks of all Software, what u used !
Many Peoples writes, that they have rooted the A21s, but no one shows, how ! With the newest Firmware u cant rooted the Phone, because there is no working TWRP, SuperSU or MAGISK - Version out for this Phone !
MaBo2020 said:
... exactly Step-by-Step, how u do it with downloadlinks of all Software, what u used !
Many Peoples writes, that they have rooted the A21s, but no one shows, how ! With the newest Firmware u cant rooted the Phone, because there is no working TWRP, SuperSU or MAGISK - Version out for this Phone !
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Extract boot.img from AP.tar, then use modified-magisk to patched it
... this Methode is not working, i try it many Times, no RootAcess ! Again: if u have newer Firmware on this Phone (End 2020 - until now) u cant root this Phone ! Maybe on ure Phone an older Firmware ...
And this is my U5 patched boot.img
MaBo2020 said:
... this Methode is not working, i try it many Times, no RootAcess ! Again: if u have newer Firmware on this Phone (End 2020 - until now) u cant root this Phone ! Maybe on ure Phone an older Firmware ...
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I have just made a post here, you can try it
[SHARING] HOW TO ROOT A21S STOCK ROM WITH MAGISK
Hello friends I just want to share how to root A21S stock rom in case anybody needs it: 1. Unlock bootloader 2. (On PC) Extract boot.img.lz4 from AP...tar file, then copy it to phone 3. (On phone) Install ZArchiver to extract boot.img from...
forum.xda-developers.com
... and u shure, it its for the A21s or for A21 ?
The only hope of getting root on this phone is if you find a Dev who's interested enough to build a bootstrap recovery. I've not looked at the firmware & have no idea if there's an exploit that would work for that purpose.
Bootstrap recovery was the only way of getting root/custom recovery back in the days of Motorola D2 & Droid X, the original Droid X. Motorola was THE phone for development... Liberty ROM, Gummy ROM, Simply Stunning, etc.
I would not hold out hopes for that to happen here.
Peace - MS
Seriousfreedom said:
samsung has done this to all A series phones intended for the U.S. from what i understand
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No, Samsung has done this to ALL North American models ever since the Galaxy S8. The bootloaders are not user-unlockable, like they are on international models. However, some models can be rooted via a software exploit if they're running very old firmware, or some models can even be bootloader unlocked via special files, if their firmware version is old enough
SpectreCular said:
I have a brand new Galaxy A21 (SM-S215DL). In Developer Options, there is NO OEM Unlock toggle (not even a grayed out one; it simply does NOT exist anywhere in settings). I have tried several different variants of the date/time trick to try to get it to appear, and none of them worked. But while in Download Mode, KG Status is shown as `CHECKING`, so doesn't that mean it should at least be visible? Do I even need to unlock my bootloader? Is it even possible?
Using Frija, I managed to get what I believe to be the correct stock firmware for my device. I also grabbed both of the latest official and patched versions of Odin. Flashing the stock firmware works, but flashing the patched Magisk AP fails with an AUTH error for file `vbmeta.img`, which leads me to believe that I actually DO need to unlock my bootloader... but if that's the case, I'm having trouble figuring out how to do so without the OEM toggle.
Is there anything else can I try?
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Mine is rooted. But you have to buy a token.
o.class.jav said:
Mine is rooted. But you have to buy a token.
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what token??
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what token??
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The one generated by the SamPwns steady.bin flash.
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and where does one get 'TWRP' for the Samsung Galaxy A21S?? Thanks for the post its very detailed with very clear instructions, and i agree with you this is the tried and tested and perfect way of rooting your phone, only problem is that this is an unperect world a world where 'TWRP' for the SM-A217F does not exist
I just received a refurbished SM-S215DL (A21,) not as my provider's solution to the VoLTE soon to be required for 4G devices thing and right now it's a pretty severe downgrade for me since it lacks a lot of basic functionality I'm used to from my 2017 phone running LineageOS. Obviously it's pretty unlikely or probably outright impossible to ever see a real LineageOS ROM for this thing (and even if someone ever does it probably would be insanely unstable or incomplete,) but if I could at least root it (even if I have to manually patch or something) it would really help me out a lot. Has just nothing really been found short of sending some unknown person online some very very key device details and money (which I don't have or I'd be buying something else anyway)? (Also kind of suspicious that whatever method they're using isn't something available to the public anyway...)
Hi,
I tried to upgrade my US998 from Oreo to Pie using LGUP patched. The upgrade process went well until the phone restarted and have this error message:
"Your device has failed a routine safety check and will not boot..."
I did try using LG Bridge to fix = not working
I did try fastboot boot laf.img (using extracted laf from H93031a_00_OPEN_EU_OP_1105) not working.
Any other solution?
Thanks
This Post got recommended to me. I am a Samsung user so my answer will probably be very stupid.
If you have fastboot, why don't you flash a recovery and a custom rom? Ik stupid but it's the only thing that comes to my mind since i don't have a LG phone lol
JanBoyGamer23 said:
This Post got recommended to me. I am a Samsung user so my answer will probably be very stupid.
If you have fastboot, why don't you flash a recovery and a custom rom? Ik stupid but it's the only thing that comes to my mind since i don't have a LG phone lol
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Installing TWRP or any recovery wont work for me. The bootloader still locked thou.
jaacoozee said:
Installing TWRP or any recovery wont work for me. The bootloader still locked thou.
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Is that "Download mode" the same as the Samsung one? How do you NORMALLY access it?
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Is that "Download mode" the same as the Samsung one? How do you NORMALLY access it?
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I'm not sure. Normally I access download mode using volume up and power button. The download mode was there for a sec and then the screen back to
"Your device has failed a routine safety check and will not boot..."
again.
Ah ok so now I understand.
But why don't you unlock your bootloader then if fastboot works? Do you know for sure that TWRP doesn't work?
I really want to help but I don't have a LG phone
JanBoyGamer23 said:
Ah ok so now I understand.
But why don't you unlock your bootloader then if fastboot works? Do you know for sure that TWRP doesn't work?
I really want to help but I don't have a LG phone
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EDIT: The LG Bootloader unlocking page is "under construction". Guess you have to bring your phone to LG for them to fix this...
JanBoyGamer23 said:
EDIT: The LG Bootloader unlocking page is "under construction". Guess you have to bring your phone to LG for them to fix this...
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Unfortunately my LG V30 is US region. The official bootloader site not support my phone. Thanks for your info anyway
I'm not sure why a Samsung user was recommended this post. And no offense to the Samsung user, but the process for unlocking, etc is VERY different for Samsung than it is for LG... so I recommend not worrying about that. Believe me, I know, because I'm researching switching to a Samsung in the future, and the process is very different!
That being said, the best resource here is the WTF thread with the post by ChazzMatt. That post has everything you need in one place.
jacoozie, the error you're getting indicates that you had a non-stock phone when you flashed the KDZ on an unlocked phone. For this reason, it's no surprise you got this error - the phone must be COMPLETELY STOCK for a stock KDZ flash. I'm guessing you had TWRP or something else installed, which is causing this problem. Once you unlock, you cannot just flash things willy nilly... and generally you don't flash with KDZ unless you're trying to change models (aka Frankenstein) or on the way to a custom ROM.
It sounds like you've done some unlocking rooting... if so, I recommend you start over with the WTF thread, read it VERY CAREFULLY and ENTIRELY and then reflash as instructed there. I'm guessing you may need to go back to KDZ Nougat and then work your way forward. If you have questions, ask in that thread... but you shouldn't have any questions as the thread is VERY complete (been updated all the time with very detailed information, so everything is in there).
schwinn8 said:
I'm not sure why a Samsung user was recommended this post. And no offense to the Samsung user, but the process for unlocking, etc is VERY different for Samsung than it is for LG... so I recommend not worrying about that. Believe me, I know, because I'm researching switching to a Samsung in the future, and the process is very different!
That being said, the best resource here is the WTF thread with the post by ChazzMatt. That post has everything you need in one place.
jacoozie, the error you're getting indicates that you had a non-stock phone when you flashed the KDZ on an unlocked phone. For this reason, it's no surprise you got this error - the phone must be COMPLETELY STOCK for a stock KDZ flash. I'm guessing you had TWRP or something else installed, which is causing this problem. Once you unlock, you cannot just flash things willy nilly... and generally you don't flash with KDZ unless you're trying to change models (aka Frankenstein) or on the way to a custom ROM.
It sounds like you've done some unlocking rooting... if so, I recommend you start over with the WTF thread, read it VERY CAREFULLY and ENTIRELY and then reflash as instructed there. I'm guessing you may need to go back to KDZ Nougat and then work your way forward. If you have questions, ask in that thread... but you shouldn't have any questions as the thread is VERY complete (been updated all the time with very detailed information, so everything is in there).
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Thanks for the reply.
I didnt install TWRP or any recovery tools to my phone. My phone bootloader still locked thou.
I have read the WTF thread but the problem is I cant get into my Download mode.
Ok, what steps are you using to try to get into download mode? Presumably turning off the phone, then holding the volume up button and plugging in the USB cable (other end already connected to a Windows computer), correct? If that doesn't work, can you try other USB cables? Sometimes a bad cable could prevent the phone from going into download mode.
I bricked my phone by flashing a patched boot image from 11.0.2 to a phone with 11.0.0 and I can't get to fastboot mode - etc. I think MSM is my only way back?
I got it to fastboot mode, but there's no boot image for 11.0.0 available, right? Please help
Is it T-Mobile version or unlocked?
There's MSM tool for T-Mobile version and you can download full ROM for unlocked
If yours is unlocked and you can access recovery, use sideload
Code:
adb sideload
Press spacebar once and drag and drop the ROM onto command window and press enter
This can fix boot as well as making version update
bouyakasha said:
I bricked my phone by flashing a patched boot image from 11.0.2 to a phone with 11.0.0 and I can't get to fastboot mode - etc. I think MSM is my only way back?
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there is no msm tool for the full paid version from OP store .. only for T-Mobile .. but if you phone is still under waranty please get a hold of tech support and tell them you request a remote session and that your phone is seen by your computer . they will have you fill up some forms via email and send you the link to download the tools .. if you do please share them here .. when i had my issue they didnt have the tools available and chose not to send my phone back so i am like you with a briked phone
T-Mobile Variant MSM Tools:
[OPN2005G] [OOS TMO DE18CB] Unbrick tool to restore your device to OxygenOS
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Do not use this on any other variant.
I have no idea how to send it, but I have a boot.img from my factory unlocked N200 (Model DE2117) on firmware Oxygen OS 11.0.0.0.DE17AA. I also have a magisk patched copy of that boot.img. Let me know how to send it and you can give it a shot.
I have found fastboot flashing method for 8T to flash unlocked ROM on T-Mobile version (unlocked bootloader required).
Since T-Mobile version MSM is available, I can use it if anything goes wrong
Stay tuned
amboyscout said:
I have no idea how to send it, but I have a boot.img from my factory unlocked N200 (Model DE2117) on firmware Oxygen OS 11.0.0.0.DE17AA. I also have a magisk patched copy of that boot.img. Let me know how to send it and you can give it a shot.
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wow .. please upload it to google drive or mega (dot) nz and post the link here .... honestly this gets me very excited ...
mingkee said:
I have found fastboot flashing method for 8T to flash unlocked ROM on T-Mobile version (unlocked bootloader required).
Since T-Mobile version MSM is available, I can use it if anything goes wrong
Stay tuned
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my bootloader is locked .. thats why MSMDownload tool is a must
edale1 said:
T-Mobile Variant MSM Tools:
[OPN2005G] [OOS TMO DE18CB] Unbrick tool to restore your device to OxygenOS
Disclaimer: I hope you don't break your phone, but if you do, it's not my fault. Since you are choosing to modify your phone, you accept full responsibility for whatever happens to it, including any damage that may have occurred as a result of...
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Do not use this on any other variant.
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I tried that on my full paid one from oneplus.com and it dont work ... so yes its a waste to download it for nothing
[GUIDE] Convert TMO to EU via MSM Tool, no SIM Unlock or Bootloader Unlock needed!
*** Use this at your very own risk. *** You will lose all data *** Backup your working modem and persist, just in case *** Read the entire post and follow the steps closely before asking for help. Post all error messages and steps you took...
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There's a maual method.
If you're familiar with fastboot flash with Moto phone, yes, similar commands.
Download full ROM and unpack with payload dumper, and flash every .img one by one
Dimitrimem said:
I tried that on my full paid one from oneplus.com and it dont work ... so yes its a waste to download it for nothing
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@Dimitrimem here ya go https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DzR0uEdyFeBeID4sVaT96z0Y88sMaomL?usp=sharing
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there is no msm tool for the full paid version from OP store .. only for T-Mobile .. but if you phone is still under waranty please get a hold of tech support and tell them you request a remote session and that your phone is seen by your computer . they will have you fill up some forms via email and send you the link to download the tools .. if you do please share them here .. when i had my issue they didnt have the tools available and chose not to send my phone back so i am like you with a briked phone
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Tried this today. Now waiting on OnePlus to respond.
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Tried this today. Now waiting on OnePlus to respond.
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Don't wait to long for their reply .. if they don't answer call them on the phone.. it takes less than a minute to have them speak with you ... I dragged it for too long with them waiting 7 days to send me a shipping label than another 5 for another try at it .. another 4 to get the link for download ..after all that they said they don't have it... but this was a while back ... I'd be on that phone fast.. tell them you need your phone as it's the only one ... honestly if you can get the msm tool it would be amazing
mingkee said:
[GUIDE] Convert TMO to EU via MSM Tool, no SIM Unlock or Bootloader Unlock needed!
*** Use this at your very own risk. *** You will lose all data *** Backup your working modem and persist, just in case *** Read the entire post and follow the steps closely before asking for help. Post all error messages and steps you took...
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There's a manual method.
If you're familiar with fastboot flash with Moto phone, yes, similar commands.
Download full ROM and unpack with payload dumper, and flash every .img one by one
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I am familiar with this from Moto, and some previous manual flashes with my OEM OP5. However, after extracting the partition .imgs from the OOS OTA via this tool when I try to `fastboot flash logo logo.img` (among others), I get hit with `FAILED remote: flashing is not allowed for critical partitions`, even after having unlocked with `fastboot flashing unlock_critical`. How were you able to get everything to work?
I also tried flashing the OTA zip via the TWRP, but it seems like the current dev version of TWRP in that thread is completely borked for N200 as far as ROM flashing goes ://
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I am familiar with this from Moto, and some previous manual flashes with my OEM OP5. However, after extracting the partition .imgs from the OOS OTA via this tool when I try to `fastboot flash logo logo.img` (among others), I get hit with `FAILED remote: flashing is not allowed for critical partitions`, even after having unlocked with `fastboot flashing unlock_critical`. How were you able to get everything to work?
I also tried flashing the OTA zip via the TWRP, but it seems like the current dev version of TWRP in that thread is completely borked for N200 as far as ROM flashing goes ://
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You have to flash in fastbootd (... reboot fastboot) as instructed in 8T forum
mingkee said:
You have to flash in fastbootd (... reboot fastboot) as instructed in 8T forum
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Ok so now I'm stuck here as well (saw your comment in the other thread):
mingkee said:
I attempted to flash unlocked ROM on bootloader unlocked T-Mobile version phone
It stuck on products.img. The error stated "not enough space for the partition"
What happened?
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Any luck getting past this?
darkghost568 said:
Ok so now I'm stuck here as well (saw your comment in the other thread):
Any luck getting past this?
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[GUIDE] Unbrick or restore to OOS using only fastboot
This guide will only work up to OOS 11. This guide is for users that can't or just don't want to download MsmDownloadTool. Linux users especially, since the tool is not available for linux. All you need is a recent version of android tools with...
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Towards the bottom of that post it talks about getting past that error.
i updated to android 12, without any modifications prior, is it possible to root this phone still? or is there no root method for android 12 yet? i've been curious on rooting it for a little while now.
texas7412 said:
i updated to android 12, without any modifications prior, is it possible to root this phone still? or is there no root method for android 12 yet? i've been curious on rooting it for a little while now.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/v60-bootloader-unlock-and-magisk-root.4358785/ Reports are saying it works fine.
surgemanx said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/v60-bootloader-unlock-and-magisk-root.4358785/ Reports are saying it works fine.
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Thank you! I hope it works fine for me.. i don't really want to kill my phone Lol i've had a lot of experience with rooting and unbricking phones, but i'm still a bit on edge especially with this one given its price compared to like $50 or less i've paid for others Haha
texas7412 said:
Thank you! I hope it works fine for me.. i don't really want to kill my phone Lol i've had a lot of experience with rooting and unbricking phones, but i'm still a bit on edge especially with this one given its price compared to like $50 or less i've paid for others Haha
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We have the firehose for the V60!The possibilities are endless..lol..
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We have the firehose for the V60!The possibilities are endless..lol..
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i hate to say it.. but the tutorial isn't working for me in qfil it tells me "Please make sure you have selected the correct programmer in flat build page" i rebooted it into the 9008 mode 10-20 times now and it hasn't worked..
texas7412 said:
i hate to say it.. but the tutorial isn't working for me in qfil it tells me "Please make sure you have selected the correct programmer in flat build page" i rebooted it into the 9008 mode 10-20 times now and it hasn't worked..
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Here,try this one.I just used it not even 10 minutes ago to make a full LUNS back up of a V60 I have laying on my desk.I'm actually using LUNS backups to crossflash other carrier V60's with AT&T software so the VoLTE works.
Edit:Oh,make sure you choose flat build.Then choose this firehose.
surgemanx said:
Here,try this one.I just used it not even 10 minutes ago to make a full LUNS back up of a V60 I have laying on my desk.I'm actually using LUNS backups to crossflash other carrier V60's with AT&T software so the VoLTE works.
Edit:Oh,make sure you choose flat build.Then choose this firehose.
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this was certainly an interesting experience, i could unlock the bootloader, but doing it via the file thing provided it won't work, going to fastboot and doing fastboot oem unlock, then booting into a twrp recovery and flashing magisk v24.3, it bricked the OS and i had to fight to get it to boot, twrp broke and is locked it refuses to unlock, it gave me an odd looking recovery mode as if it was from android kitkat or something (thats the best i can describe it, it looked much different from the other recovery to wipe) and it said it couldn't boot android and it said to factory reset, so i did.. it downgraded me to android 11 and now its rooted but i can't update to android 12 now because of it being rooted? is there a way to update to 12 now?
texas7412 said:
this was certainly an interesting experience, i could unlock the bootloader, but doing it via the file thing provided it won't work, going to fastboot and doing fastboot oem unlock, then booting into a twrp recovery and flashing magisk v24.3, it bricked the OS and i had to fight to get it to boot, twrp broke and is locked it refuses to unlock, it gave me an odd looking recovery mode as if it was from android kitkat or something (thats the best i can describe it, it looked much different from the other recovery to wipe) and it said it couldn't boot android and it said to factory reset, so i did.. it downgraded me to android 11 and now its rooted but i can't update to android 12 now because of it being rooted? is there a way to update to 12 now?
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Afraid not because OTA updates will look for rooted or bootloader unlocked devices and will normally give you a white screen error code.Nature of the beast I guess you could say.If you don't plan on doing a custom rom or trying to remove OEM software it's not really worth it honestly.
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Afraid not because OTA updates will look for rooted or bootloader unlocked devices and will normally give you a white screen error code.Nature of the beast I guess you could say.If you don't plan on doing a custom rom or trying to remove OEM software it's not really worth it honestly.
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Ahh okay. Thanks though! Do you know why it would have downgraded from 12 to 11 though? that doesn't really make any sense to me.. why did rooting downgrade without me installing an older system or anything like that?
texas7412 said:
Thank you! I hope it works fine for me.. i don't really want to kill my phone Lol i've had a lot of experience with rooting and unbricking phones, but i'm still a bit on edge especially with this one given its price compared to like $50 or less i've paid for others Haha
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Think about it this way, a V60 with a broken screen is less than 100 bucks. If you brick it, you can fix it for far less than bricking any other phone in a similar class.
texas7412 said:
Ahh okay. Thanks though! Do you know why it would have downgraded from 12 to 11 though? that doesn't really make any sense to me.. why did rooting downgrade without me installing an older system or anything like that?
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Now,that's an odd one.My thoughts would be because of the engineering bootloader that's written for unlocking purposes?Are you sure it was A12 to begin with?lol..
pflatlyne said:
Think about it this way, a V60 with a broken screen is less than 100 bucks. If you brick it, you can fix it for far less than bricking any other phone in a similar class.
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And this is very true!The V60 was way ahead of it's time!It's a shame LG devices were never marketed properly and supported on a local retail level like they should have been.And even if you did brick them,worst thing would be peeling the back off and hitting the testpoint to bring it back to life.
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Now,that's an odd one.My thoughts would be because of the engineering bootloader that's written for unlocking purposes?Are you sure it was A12 to begin with?lol..
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Yes! I was so excited that i got 12 on it, the bootloader shows its android 12 though.. which is really confusing to me.. is there any chance there's an android 12 kdz for this phone floating around that i could try to root and flash? i'm kind of regretting it now, i can't get the fingerprint scanner working following the tutorial there.. i can't update to 12 again it just fails to download, my recovery mode is gone, i can't get back into the bootloader/fastboot mode only EDL mode but it won't recognize anything within windows, adb won't work nor fastboot, can i recover it still if i wish to go back to stock?
The good news is, it gets much better benchmark scores and is much much faster..
on geekbench, 1688 single core, 6203 multicore, it had a higher score but said it was invalid? that one was 4067 single core, 15601 multicore
antutu, it scored 695755 with just using kernel auditor and maxing out the cpu freq and setting gpu freq to 870mhz.
Edit: I just remembered, for where you mentioned the bootloader, i don't have the engineering one installed. i never got that far to even install it. just android debugging > oem unlock > fastboot > fastboot oem unlock
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Yes! I was so excited that i got 12 on it, the bootloader shows its android 12 though.. which is really confusing to me.. is there any chance there's an android 12 kdz for this phone floating around that i could try to root and flash? i'm kind of regretting it now, i can't get the fingerprint scanner working following the tutorial there.. i can't update to 12 again it just fails to download, my recovery mode is gone, i can't get back into the bootloader/fastboot mode only EDL mode but it won't recognize anything within windows, adb won't work nor fastboot, can i recover it still if i wish to go back to stock?
The good news is, it gets much better benchmark scores and is much much faster..
on geekbench, 1688 single core, 6203 multicore, it had a higher score but said it was invalid? that one was 4067 single core, 15601 multicore
antutu, it scored 695755 with just using kernel auditor and maxing out the cpu freq and setting gpu freq to 870mhz.
Edit: I just remembered, for where you mentioned the bootloader, i don't have the engineering one installed. i never got that far to even install it. just android debugging > oem unlock > fastboot > fastboot oem unlock
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That depends on what model of V60 you have?Most of the kdz files for Verizon or T-Mobile can be found at the link below.AT&T or Sprint no kdz's to be found except back up Qfil copies I have found.Take a look,and LGUP it if you find the firmware you want.Most will be A11 and you can just OTA back to A12 with no problem.
Models - LG-Firmwares.com
Free archive of LG firmwares. Comparison of features and reviews of all mobile devices. Quick download of updates for your device.
lg-firmwares.com
surgemanx said:
That depends on what model of V60 you have?Most of the kdz files for Verizon or T-Mobile can be found at the link below.AT&T or Sprint no kdz's to be found except back up Qfil copies I have found.Take a look,and LGUP it if you find the firmware you want.Most will be A11 and you can just OTA back to A12 with no problem.
Models - LG-Firmwares.com
Free archive of LG firmwares. Comparison of features and reviews of all mobile devices. Quick download of updates for your device.
lg-firmwares.com
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okay good! Thank you! Is there any chance of a android 12 KDZ for the t-mobile variant? and if i flash back an original KDZ, will i have to wipe everything again? Thanks.
texas7412 said:
okay good! Thank you! Is there any chance of a android 12 KDZ for the t-mobile variant? and if i flash back an original KDZ, will i have to wipe everything again? Thanks.
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If you refurb it with LGUP it will wipe it all.The T-Mobile model has A12,but no physical kdz as of yet.So,you'll have to OTA back to A12 once you set it all back up.
surgemanx said:
If you refurb it with LGUP it will wipe it all.The T-Mobile model has A12,but no physical kdz as of yet.So,you'll have to OTA back to A12 once you set it all back up.
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do i have to refurb to go back to stock, or can i do it via the upgrade option? Sorry if i'm being bothersome lol
surgemanx said:
If you refurb it with LGUP it will wipe it all.The T-Mobile model has A12,but no physical kdz as of yet.So,you'll have to OTA back to A12 once you set it all back up.
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HEY! SO I FLASHED THE STOCK BOOT A AND BOOT B AND THEN IT LET ME UPDATE TO 12!
i let the update do its thing, reflashed TWRP and then flashed the patched boot a and b, now i have a rooted android 12. WOOHOO!
texas7412 said:
HEY! SO I FLASHED THE STOCK BOOT A AND BOOT B AND THEN IT LET ME UPDATE TO 12!
i let the update do its thing, reflashed TWRP and then flashed the patched boot a and b, now i have a rooted android 12. WOOHOO!
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Yes,that wil work until the next update.If it's modified when the next OTA hits,it will give you the update error.Basically,you just set it back stock and the update works.But,glad you have it worked out.