Hi there,
since LG ended its bootloader unlocking Service on December 31 - 2021, is there a chance that there will be an unofficial unlocking method in the near future?
Just got a LG G5 h850 which is still looked :-(
Thanks
[UNLOCK][UNOFFICIAL][G4] Unlock ANY* LG G4 device with UsU
About UsU = Unofficial secureboot-off/steadfasterX Unlock *works with any G4 model. Even though the h818 can be unlocked as well the touch display does not work anymore (should be possible to resolve but.. read on). so I decided to remove it...
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Install /e/OS on a LG G4 (AR,PX,L,P,T) - “h815_usu”
@dave-x, any news? Is this working for h850?
NO it did not work!!!
so I tried
Unlocking the bootloader
Download and Boot FWUL/mAid
Always download the latest iso file
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Start SALT (folder LG)
Select backup and create a full backup of your device
Check ARB value (must be 0, 1 or 2 but not higher then 2)
Open the Advanced menu
Select Unlock G4 (UsU)
Follow the instructions
but since i have a G5 850
when i select Unlock G4 (UsU)
I get an ERROR message saying: "Your Download mode version is not supported ! Downgrade to LP or MM !
So I´m not sure what that means..
Hi there. I am a user of LG G5 h860. The loader is locked. Please tell, are there any ways to unlock loaders in 2022? Are there alternative ways to download the firmware?
Greetings from Ukraine!
I also have H850 ZAF and would love to run lineageos
It does not look like you will be successful. Unlocking bootloader inofficially is not really easy, as it requires hacking the public key infrastructure used to protect the bootloader.
Check out there: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-for-offline-bootloader-unlock.3603855/page-5
All emails towards LG will be rejected explaining that they do not offer the unlock service anymore. Unbelievably dissapointing, but true. Also I bought the h850, but now I have no use anymore for it. Wasted money.
Just came across this thread, so I just bought a replacemnt h850 from ebay. Very disapointed by LG. :-(
Is there a way to unlock the bootloader today, a friend of mine gave me his phone to unlock it but it isn't so easy I realized. Thanks for all help.
I would move on. I did, even though I've recently bought H850 for family member. Nobody is working on hacking old, cheap, obsolete phones and there is 0% chance LG is changing their minds.
this is very bad, I ordered the phone from eBay from the EU 850 (180eur) version from the seller with a 1 year warranty, new, unopened packaging. In our country there is a service that does unlocking, unlock bootloader, upgrade to LineageOS. I don't know if they will do it for LG G5 if there is a big problem with the bootloader.
I'll have to stay with Android 8 if I get the update. The phone will have if I understand the gsm arena site Android 6 from factory.
Maybe someone smarter than me, this Black Hat Briefings presentation will help find a way to unlock our phones?
I am a noob so I understand a maximum half of it, but maybe it will help someone find a solution.
https://i.blackhat.com/USA21/Wednesday-Handouts/us-21-Breaking-Secure-Bootloaders.pdf
This looks plausible?
Could just be clickbate but someone went to a lot of trouble to make it if so
dave-x said:
NO it did not work!!!
so I tried
Unlocking the bootloader
Download and Boot FWUL/mAid
Start SALT (folder LG)
Select backup and create a full backup of your device
Check ARB value (must be 0, 1 or 2 but not higher then 2)
Open the Advanced menu
Select Unlock G4 (UsU)
Follow the instructions
but since i have a G5 850
when i select Unlock G4 (UsU)
I get an ERROR message saying: "Your Download mode version is not supported ! Downgrade to LP or MM !
So I´m not sure what that means..
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it meant downgrade to MarshMallow, which the g5 does have, so this could work
dave-x said:
NO it did not work!!!
so I tried
Unlocking the bootloader
Download and Boot FWUL/mAid
Start SALT (folder LG)
Select backup and create a full backup of your device
Check ARB value (must be 0, 1 or 2 but not higher then 2)
Open the Advanced menu
Select Unlock G4 (UsU)
Follow the instructions
but since i have a G5 850
when i select Unlock G4 (UsU)
I get an ERROR message saying: "Your Download mode version is not supported ! Downgrade to LP or MM !
So I´m not sure what that means..
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Doesn't "LP" mean "Lollipop" and "MM" mean "Marshmallow"
JakoDel said:
it meant downgrade to MarshMallow, which the g5 does have, so this could work
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I tried to downgrade my H850 to MM. But it didn't work. Same error message "Your Download mode version is not supported ! Downgrade to LP or MM !".
I think it only works for G4.
dave-x said:
[UNLOCK][UNOFFICIAL][G4] Unlock ANY* LG G4 device with UsU
About UsU = Unofficial secureboot-off/steadfasterX Unlock *works with any G4 model. Even though the h818 can be unlocked as well the touch display does not work anymore (should be possible to resolve but.. read on). so I decided to remove it...
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dannychow said:
I tried to downgrade my H850 to MM. But it didn't work. Same error message "Your Download mode version is not supported ! Downgrade to LP or MM !".
I think it only works for G4.
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This appears to be a tool for the G4, not the G5. Unless I'm missing something about them adding G5 functionality, my guess would be that's why it doesn't work.
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Hi! First thing, sorry for my bad english
I have a LG V10 H960AR, and works pretty good, come with lollipop but in put mm using lg up and the kdz oficial
The problema is; when i try to unlock the bootloader from the page of lge developer say: My version cant be unlocked", i cant find some tutorial to do this, in Argentina is so expensive to buy it, ergo no much info available
Plus, the hard reset comand dont work, the fissically buttons work perfectly on android, but no do hard reset and no enter to recovery mode
Another plus; platform toos dont recognize it, <waiting device> (in lg g3 and g5 recognice perfectly)
I think the provider (Personal, Argentina) touch the system and "delete" or "freeze" this option..
Any sugestion to unlock the bootloader?
Thanks to read, and again sorry for my bad english- Ill be waiting for answers! :fingers-crossed:
Hi,
I'm sorry to say that your version of the V10 can't be unlocked. Unlocking the bootloader is currently only supported for H960A (European version) but not for phones purchased in France. Also (if I'm not mistaken) the T-Mobile (US) version has an unlocked bootloader. For other versions there is at the moment no possibility to unlock the bootloader.
Regarding the factory reset: have you tried the reset option from the settings (backup&reset/factory data reset)?
Hi all, I have an LG H850K (as far as I can tell an APAC variant for Telstra, suspecting "K" means KILLED BOOTLOADER!). I have a business use case for which I am required to use Android Marshmallow for Band Locking. It appears that this function hasn't been updated in Android 7.x for the LG G5. I have followed every thread on this helpful site, I have;
- Used LGUP (with and without uppercut), attempting downgrade with a few different KDZ files, (H850K10d_00_TEL_AU_OP_0616.kdz, H85010C_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0415.kdz).
:: Each image gets to 11% in LGUP (~4% in Upload mode on the phone) and reports a 0x8....202 "Invalid command.." error.
- Used LGFlashUtil in an attempt to do the same.
:: I get a decompress error in the FlashUtil and barely get started with the process, but didn't press on because of above issues with LGUP.
- Follow LG's standard developer options for unlocking the bootloader, to see if that enables LGUP to succeed with the downgrade.
:: LG's website says that the bootloader is locked and unable to be unlocked for the H850K variant.
1). Is there a way to restore Band Locking functions on Android 7.x? The functions exist through Engineering Mode, via "*#546962*#850#". But they just don't work.
2). Are there any options for me to restore this phone to Android 6.x? I even suspect that using the 00_OPEN file above might disable some of the band locking features anyway because they are low-level commands. So assuming I need to persist with the H850K10d_00_TEL_AU image, are there options if I cannot unlock the bootloader?
ghostpsalm said:
Hi all, I have an LG H850K (as far as I can tell an APAC variant for Telstra, suspecting "K" means KILLED BOOTLOADER!). I have a business use case for which I am required to use Android Marshmallow for Band Locking. It appears that this function hasn't been updated in Android 7.x for the LG G5. I have followed every thread on this helpful site, I have;
- Used LGUP (with and without uppercut), attempting downgrade with a few different KDZ files, (H850K10d_00_TEL_AU_OP_0616.kdz, H85010C_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0415.kdz).
:: Each image gets to 11% in LGUP (~4% in Upload mode on the phone) and reports a 0x8....202 "Invalid command.." error.
- Used LGFlashUtil in an attempt to do the same.
:: I get a decompress error in the FlashUtil and barely get started with the process, but didn't press on because of above issues with LGUP.
- Follow LG's standard developer options for unlocking the bootloader, to see if that enables LGUP to succeed with the downgrade.
:: LG's website says that the bootloader is locked and unable to be unlocked for the H850K variant.
1). Is there a way to restore Band Locking functions on Android 7.x? The functions exist through Engineering Mode, via "*#546962*#850#". But they just don't work.
2). Are there any options for me to restore this phone to Android 6.x? I even suspect that using the 00_OPEN file above might disable some of the band locking features anyway because they are low-level commands. So assuming I need to persist with the H850K10d_00_TEL_AU image, are there options if I cannot unlock the bootloader?
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The only thing I can think of get root access how I have yet to work out but from there you can install flashafire and can flash just about anything except kernel stuff.....good luck.
Did you manage to find a solution to this problem? I am in the exact same position and need to downgrade the H850k back down to Marshmallow to enable the band locking.
oidar1 said:
Did you manage to find a solution to this problem? I am in the exact same position and need to downgrade the H850k back down to Marshmallow to enable the band locking.
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No solution. It seems I had exhausted most options as written above. It appears that Telstra has completely locked down the bootloader, which means no root access, etc., etc. I am sure its in the name of security, but it does in fact mean there is not real hope to revert. That is, unless you are keen on de-soldering the flash, using alternate methods to re-flash the memory and then resolder into the phone.
What region phone do they sell in India, in box it is showing made in Vietnam ,they changed the firmware
Ind I think so..
Is it rooting possible?
If we somehow rooted the device we can tweak the kernel and add fast charge ( it took around 2 hr to charge from 20% I'm really disappointed ),also may be we can fix the infinite focus on the front camera:fingers-crossed:
We living in 2020 even a midrange phone have 27 watt fastcharg support :crying:
No. Rooting not possible. I tried booting to bootloader and couldn't do it.
I have bought mine from Flipkart
kushal.purkar said:
No. Rooting not possible. I tried booting to bootloader and couldn't do it.
I have bought mine from Flipkart
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Have your tried unlocking using official LG bootloader unlocking website ?
camlin said:
Have your tried unlocking using official LG bootloader unlocking website ?
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LG does not allowing for G8X one as of now,
https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
sourav92 said:
LG does not allowing for G8X one as of now,
https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
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Look at the Supported devices page.
Model number for phone named V50s is same as G8X.
I think G8X is called V50s in Korean.
Try putting your IMEI and Device ID, I think they will allow.
There is another thread here with someone who tried it on the European G8X, which has the same model number as the Indian G8X.
A bit of a warning though, I haven't tried this myself. Do it at your own risk.
camlin said:
Have your tried unlocking using official LG bootloader unlocking website ?
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On that site
First step is to boot into bootloader and get device ID.
As we can't boot into fastboot, we cannot get device id
Yes true. We can't boot into fastboot. Need to request LG to make fastboot available
I too tried and i cant get the id? (no bootloader??)
kushal.purkar said:
On that site
First step is to boot into bootloader and get device ID.
As we can't boot into fastboot, we cannot get device id
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camlin said:
Look at the Supported devices page.
Model number for phone named V50s is same as G8X.
I think G8X is called V50s in Korean.
Try putting your IMEI and Device ID, I think they will allow.
There is another thread here with someone who tried it on the European G8X, which has the same model number as the Indian G8X.
A bit of a warning though, I haven't tried this myself. Do it at your own risk.
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Yeah bro both phone are same but v50s did not support dualsecreen , specifications are identical to lg g8x
Have a look at:
https://www.gadgetsnow.com/compare-mobile-phones/LG-G8X-ThinQ-vs-LG-V50S-ThinQ
There will be a way to root
I faced the charging issue as well. It ended up being due to the magnetic adapter having fast charging enabled only if its connected in one way, if we flip it, it is very slow to charge. You can even see the 'fast charging' in notification when it is the right way up. Strange and not good, but you just need to ensure the 3 dots on the pogo adapter needs to be showing up. It improved my charging speed quite a bit.
btw, I wanted to caution about force enabling fast charging modes in kernel when they are not enabled by default. I'd done this after rooting my redmi note 3 & soon after it stopped charging altogether and it required motherboard replacement.
Hi folks - after reading through a number of threads on here I can't seem to find a definitive answer to this question now that LG's unlock site is retired:
Is it possible to root and/or install a custom recovery and/or install a custom ROM if you have an LG G5 on a stock ROM right now? I just purchased an unlocked RS988 and would like to do all of the above, but I'm starting to think the scene is dead and/or dying. Can someone confirm / deny the state of modding an LG G5?
I can't even install basic apps like Microsoft Authenticator right now as I'm on RS98810h and my attempts to upgrade by following these instructions ended in an error via LG UP that forced me to use LG Bridge to recover the phone back to a safe condition.
I'd love to mess with it some more but haven't found any current instructions that work. Love this site BTW, I've used it to install custom OSes on many a phone & tablet.
Only H830 can be rooted for any other variants your SOL. It's highly unlikely that root will be achieved for H850 and RS988
Thanks for the info, that's kind of what I concluded from searching around here.
Just wondering, has anyone been able to install Oreo on the RS988 just via normal methods (LG Flash / LG Up)? I know the Verizon version got it (I have one with Oreo) but would love to get it on the RS988 as well. It seems possible, but I just don't have the know-how to cobble together a flashable ROM. I'm sure at this point nobody really cares and has moved on, but if anyone out there knows of a way to do it I'd try anything at this point.
Hi, Its Jan 2023 and I am querying what the chances are of rooting a H850 so I can use it as an appendage to a head unit in an old car with an aux in. I've managed to adb it into bootloader mode and it recognises a the device, but the moment I try 'fastboot oem unlock' I just get 'unknown command' response
My prime need is just to enable auto switch on ( achieved ) and auto switch off when power supply stops. My understanding is that any solution to enable auto shut off requires root..
ebod said:
Hi, Its Jan 2023 and I am querying what the chances are of rooting a H850 so I can use it as an appendage to a head unit in an old car with an aux in. I've managed to adb it into bootloader mode and it recognises a the device, but the moment I try 'fastboot oem unlock' I just get 'unknown command' response
My prime need is just to enable auto switch on ( achieved ) and auto switch off when power supply stops. My understanding is that any solution to enable auto shut off requires root..
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no longer possible without the lg bl unlock service
ROMSG said:
no longer possible without the lg bl unlock service
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is there any other methods like dirty santa or engineering abl to unlock lg g5?
cooledi said:
is there any other methods like dirty santa or engineering abl to unlock lg g5?
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no
Absolutely no love for the LG G5 from the community,
cooledi said:
Absolutely no love for the LG G5 from the community,
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Actually thats not true. Theres a lot of work going on behind the scenes.
Greetings.
I recently bought an LG V60 from one of the ebay sellers which has the Dual Screen kit included. All seemed fine almost like new but the back panel has a small gap on the left side corner with a very small scuff on the AL frame near it. I want to send it to LGE for repair / diagnostic service want them to check about the battery status and overall condition. They are gonna charge $30 and Shipping is on me. They will re-flash the phone with latest Firmware as I was told by a rep in the live chat. I like this phone as It has a lot of tech which is useful like Dual Screen, 3.5mm jack, SD slot, 64Mp, Pen support, Bootloader Unlock, solid community knowledge and more.
So my questions are -
Once they Reflash the phone to latest OS, it is running Android 10 out of box (I did not even check the OS but it should be that and I did not unlock Bootloader yet) so it will be updated to Android 13. After doing that can I still unlock the bootloader and install all the nice things like Magisk + Rootchecker disabler + Downgrade the OS to 10 or 11 using LGUP and TMo official firmware ? I presume LG does not deploy ARB (Anti Rollback) from what I read in the past month but I want to check with community who is knowledgeable enough with this device.
Will that also re-lock the Carrier ? I have TMo sim only anyways but just curious if this will lock the SIM too.
Please share your experience with LGE or anything related to the subject.
Thank you very much for your time.
Ashtrix said:
Greetings.
I recently bought an LG V60 from one of the ebay sellers which has the Dual Screen kit included. All seemed fine almost like new but the back panel has a small gap on the left side corner with a very small scuff on the AL frame near it. I want to send it to LGE for repair / diagnostic service want them to check about the battery status and overall condition. They are gonna charge $30 and Shipping is on me. They will re-flash the phone with latest Firmware as I was told by a rep in the live chat. I like this phone as It has a lot of tech which is useful like Dual Screen, 3.5mm jack, SD slot, 64Mp, Pen support, Bootloader Unlock, solid community knowledge and more.
So my questions are -
Once they Reflash the phone to latest OS, it is running Android 10 out of box (I did not even check the OS but it should be that and I did not unlock Bootloader yet) so it will be updated to Android 13. After doing that can I still unlock the bootloader and install all the nice things like Magisk + Rootchecker disabler + Downgrade the OS to 10 or 11 using LGUP and TMo official firmware ? I presume LG does not deploy ARB (Anti Rollback) from what I read in the past month but I want to check with community who is knowledgeable enough with this device.
Will that also re-lock the Carrier ? I have TMo sim only anyways but just curious if this will lock the SIM too.
Please share your experience with LGE or anything related to the subject.
Thank you very much for your time.
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I would just download the latest firmware from the link below,and do a factory refurbish with LGUP.Just make sure the bootloader is relocked is the key.Sim unlock wil remain in place,as long as they send you the same device back with the same IMEI number.I assume when you get it back,it will have A13 and you may have to downgrade it to re-root etc.You're good,just do those main things!
LG V600TM(LMV600TM) aka LG V60 - LG-Firmwares.com
LG LMV600TM download the firmware for free! Detailed installation instruction. Video review of the model and its features. User feedback and latest news.
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Surgemanxx said:
I would just download the latest firmware from the link below,and do a factory refurbish with LGUP.Just make sure the bootloader is relocked is the key.Sim unlock wil remain in place,as long as they send you the same device back with the same IMEI number.I assume when you get it back,it will have A13 and you may have to downgrade it to re-root etc.You're good,just do those main things!
LG V600TM(LMV600TM) aka LG V60 - LG-Firmwares.com
LG LMV600TM download the firmware for free! Detailed installation instruction. Video review of the model and its features. User feedback and latest news.
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Thank you very much for your reply.
Hm, so if I understand clearly. Basically I may need to downgrade the firmware to A10 and then re-root once I get back. And the SIM unlock might not be effected. That's good to hear.
As for the initial aspect you mentioned which I bolded, what do you mean by that ? Did you meant I should get the latest firmware and and just do a refurbish option from LGUP, may I please know what would that achieve because even if I flash / unlock bootloader the LG Service center will restore it to the factory settings and then perform a diagnostic, thus wiping everything on the phone perhaps they will even lock the bootloader.
Ashtrix said:
Thank you very much for your reply.
Hm, so if I understand clearly. Basically I may need to downgrade the firmware to A10 and then re-root once I get back. And the SIM unlock might not be effected. That's good to hear.
As for the initial aspect you mentioned which I bolded, what do you mean by that ? Did you meant I should get the latest firmware and and just do a refurbish option from LGUP, may I please know what would that achieve because even if I flash / unlock bootloader the LG Service center will restore it to the factory settings and then perform a diagnostic, thus wiping everything on the phone perhaps they will even lock the bootloader.
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I mean don't send it to LG with an unlocked bootloader.They can refuse to repair it,and consider it tampering.Plus,they can still charge you a diagnostics fee as well.LG stop supporting bootloader unlocking past the v40 series for developer purposes is my point.For the firmware,it won't matter what build you refurbish it with.Once you refurb it the root is gone anyway.Just relock it,and pick the kdz of your choice and refurbish.Box it and ship it!You'll be good!
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I mean don't send it to LG with an unlocked bootloader.They can refuse to repair it,and consider it tampering.Plus,they can still charge you a diagnostics fee as well.LG stop supporting bootloader unlocking past the v40 series for developer purposes is my point.For the firmware,it won't matter what build you refurbish it with.Once you refurb it the root is gone anyway.Just relock it,and pick the kdz of your choice and refurbish.Box it and ship it!You'll be good!
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Understood now.
Just a small clarification from my side. The phone is not yet bootloader unlocked (it's locked right now), it's just running Android 10 stock firmware. Just SIM unlocked by the ebay seller. I did not even use the phone yet.
And once they get the device they will re-flash it to Android 13 build and then do the diagnostics. I think I should be good ? As in no need to just Refurbish because it's already running bone stock A10.
Once I get it back I will downgrade to A10 and unlock bootloader ?
Thank you again for your insight.
Ashtrix said:
Understood now.
Just a small clarification from my side. The phone is not yet bootloader unlocked (it's locked right now), it's just running Android 10 stock firmware. Just SIM unlocked by the ebay seller. I did not even use the phone yet.
And once they get the device they will re-flash it to Android 13 build and then do the diagnostics. I think I should be good ? As in no need to just Refurbish because it's already running bone stock A10.
Once I get it back I will downgrade to A10 and unlock bootloader ?
Thank you again for your insight.
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You can go to A10,A11 or A12 once you get it back.That will be your choice from there.You can still root and unlock the bootloader with the current files that's been posted in the forums.It's stock,just factory clear it and send it on it's way.You're good!
Got it, thanks a lot.
I will send this phone to them directly as-is with the A10 and hope they can fix the issues with it.