DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible to anything going wrong with your device.
You are responsible to what you are doing with your phone, not me.
If you blame me, I will laugh in your face and I'll go grab a beer.
This guide is intended to be used for people who want to upgrade their Android experience. This process could be dangerous. Please follow instructions, and if in doubt, stop, and ask here. No one wants their phone bricked*.
"For quite a while you are using your LG G2 mini. You like the simplicity of Android 4.4/5.0.2 and you think LG did a good job on the UI. You live you life happily with the phone. But after a while you feel something is missing. you want more.
You googled "How to make my device awesome again" and you saw difficult terms, such as root, flashing, recovery and bootloader. You didn't know what they meant, but you knew you have to understand these terms and apply them to make your phone awesome again."
The steps to make your phone awesome again are fairly simple:
perform these steps in order from top to bottom. Do not skip any.
--Rooting--
"Yes... I remember seeing this term.. I vaguely remember something related to permissions.. but I am not totally sure what this means."
Root - The root directory of your phone. The home directory for all your important system files.
Rooting - Normally, you don't have access to this directory, since the manufacturer doesn't want you to mess with it. Rooting means you will give yourself access to this directory. Why do you want access to this directory? Because later on we will need access to it to change some files.
Most common question asked is: will this void my warranty? YES
How to Gain Root Access
Android 4.4
There are a few methods to try. If one fails, you will continue until you succeed.
Method 1
1. Go to this link
2. Click on the big lambda in the middle of the page ( ? )
3. Install the app on your phone
4. Run the app and tap on "make it rain"
5. Your phone will reboot
6. Download SuperSU from here. This app is a root access management tool, and it allows you to give certain apps root permissions.
7. The app might ask you to "update binaries". If so, let it update.
Optional: Install this app to make sure you have root access.
Method 2
Go to this link and follow the instructions.
Android 5.0.1
There is only one method for rooting on this version.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Unlock Bootloader--
"Bootloader.... is that a machine that loads boots?"
Bootloader - Code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader. With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM.
Most common question asked is: why do I need to unlock my bootloader? Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.
How to Unlock the Bootloader
It is advised to be on Android 5.0.2 to unlock bootloader.
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620 / d620r models.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow instructions.
Android 5.0.2
There is a guide for all varients.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Custom recovery--
"After reading so much I think I need to be recovered myself!"
Recovery - Software that can be used to restore the device to factory default settings, update its operating system, and perform other diagnostic tasks. A custom recovery is a third-party recovery environment. Flashing this recovery environment onto your device replaces the default, stock recovery environment with a third-party, customized recovery environment. A custom recovery environment will do the same things as the stock Android recovery. However, it will also have additional features. Custom recoveries often have the ability to create and restore device backups.
TWRP - Team Work Recovery Project is the most common custom recovery out there. It is highly advised to use it, since other recoveries made for this device are old and unstable.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom recovery? Custom recoveries allow you to install custom software such as ROMs and kernels.
How to Flash a Custom Recovery
1. If you already have a custom recovery, enter it and flash the new recovery zip.
2. If not, download and install THIS app and flash though it the recovery zip. Then you'll be able to enter the custom recovery.
All Android Versions
There are several versions of TWRP. It is recommended to use the latest version, though using an older version won't hurt.
1. Go to HERE for Twrp 3.0.2.0
2. Go to HERE for TWRP 2.8.7.0
--Custom Rom--
"That was it? It was so easy!"
Rom - stands for “read-only memory.” A custom ROM replaces your device’s Android operating system — normally stored in read-only memory — with a new version of the Android operating system. Custom roms usually have added features not available in stock Android.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom ROM? Read THIS article.
I'm sorry for any left out roms. A lot are old and not updated or contain bugs. An updated list of them can be found at all time in the "Android Development" section.
How to Flash a Custom Rom
1. Download a custom rom to your sd-card.
2. Enter twrp recovery.
3. Make a backup of system, data, boot and cache.
4. Flash the custom rom.
5. Optional: flash Gapps.
6. Reboot to system.
Available Custom Roms
Android Nougat
LineageOS 14.1
Cyanogenmod 14.1 (deprecated, replaced with LineageOS)
Resurrection Remix Nougat
Android Marshmallow
Cyanogenmod 13.0 for LG G2 Mini
Resurrection Remix Marshmallow
Temasek's UNOFFICIAL Cyanogenmod 13
Android Ice Cold Project
Xperia ROM based on Marshmallow
Android Lollipop
[ROM/KERNEL][5.0.2] DroidMaster Lollipop-lite
[ROM][5.1.1] Cyanogenmod 12.1 Stable
[ROM][5.1.1][D620r] Modified CM 12.1
[STOCK][5.0.2] v20c-dec-2015 [D620/D620R] FLASHABLE ZIP AND KDZ
[STOCK][D618] 5.0.2 V20D Flashable Zip
[ROM][STOCK][D620(r)] 5.0.2 v20b Flashable Zip
Android KitKat
[ROM][DEV][PORT] MIUI 7 (4.4) (D620(r))
[4.4][ROM] DroidMasterOS
[ROM][STOCK][4.4.2][D620R] V10j Flashable Zip
--Custom Kernel--
"I'm going deeper... so deep, I'm almost at the kernel!"
Kernel - The kernel is the piece of software that bridges the gap between the operating system (and installed apps) and the hardware in the device. Everything you do on your device involves the kernel. Increasing the volume while playing a video? Android doesn’t directly tell the speakers to increase output. Instead, it tells the kernel that it wants to increase the volume, and the kernel talks to the speaker to increase its output.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom KERNEL? Read THIS article.
How to Flash a Custom Kernel
1. Download a custom kernel to your sd-card.
2. Enter twrp recovery.
3. Make a backup of BOOT
4. Flash the custom kernel
5. Reboot to system.
Available Custom Kernels
Android Marshmallow
For LineageOS based roms:
-V- Kernel X
Android Marshmallow
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
MobiusMarshmallow Kernel
Android Lollipop
For stock based roms:
LollipopExtended Kernel for G2 Mini
-V- Kernel (w/ AnyKernel2 for ramdisk modding)
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
Cyanogen12Extended
Android KitKat
For stock based roms:
-V- Kernel (w/ AnyKernel2 for ramdisk modding)
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
Cyanogen11extended for LG G2 Mini
~notes~
*bricked - just as it sounds like. After performing something stupid, your phone is now useful as a brick, and is unusable.
Credits @WYPIERDAALAAC for his guide on rooting stock lollipop.
@Chainfire for his work on SuperSU.
@Zaaap72 for his work on unlocking the bootloaders.
@Nikita Pro Android for his work on Cyanogenmod 13 and msm8226 devices.
@Vagelis1608 for his work on V-kernel, and many other tweaks.
Anyone whom I have forgotten.
To be Included
Bootstacks
Going back to stock
Changelog:
17/03/2016
Initial post
Starting to edit root section
18/03/2016
Complete root section
19/03/2016
Starting to edit bootloader section
Complete bootloader section
20/02/2016
Starting custom recovery section
Complete custom recovery section
21/02/2016
Starting custom rom section
Complete custom rom section
16/05/2016
Fixed some typos.
Added more Marshmallow roms.
23/07/2016
Added custom kernels section.
Added steps on how to gain a custom recovery.
fixed some spelling and wrong BB code.
04/08/2016
Added V kernel to Android L section
Added steps on how to flash a custom rom.
fixed some spelling.
03/01/2017
Added Nougat roms.
Added Marshmallow rom.
26/08/2017
Add Nougat kernel.
Seems good.
Nice introduction.
If you can keep it like this, then it will turn out good.
Also, if you need any help, just ask
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620r model.
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D620 and D620r.
Great instruction! I won't be surprised, if I need this guide some day!
I would like to ask anyone for suggestions on what to add to this post, so please, tell me!
mobiusm said:
DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible to anything going wrong with your device.
You are responsible to what you are doing with your phone, not me.
If you blame me, I will laugh in your face and I'll go grab a beer.
This guide is intended to be used for people who want to upgrade their Android experience. This process could be dangerous. Please follow instructions, and if in doubt, stop, and ask here. No one wants their phone bricked*.
"For quite a while you are using your LG G2 mini. You like the simplicity of Android 4.4/5.0.2 and you think LG did a good job on the UI. You live you life happily with the phone. But after a while you feel something is missing. you want more.
You googled "How to make my device awesome again" and you saw difficult terms, such as root, flashing, recovery and bootloader. You didn't know what they meant, but you knew you have to understand these terms and apply them to make your phone awesome again."
The steps in making your phone awesome again are fairly simple:
perform these steps in order from top to bottom. Do not skip any.
--Rooting--
"Yes... I remember seeing this term.. I vaguely remember something related to permissions.. but I am not totally sure what this means."
Root - The root directory of your phone. The home directory for all your important system files.
Rooting - Normally, you don't have access to this directory, since the manufacturer doesn't want you to mess with it. Rooting means you will give yourself access to this directory. Why do you want access to this directory? Because later on we will need access to it to change some files.
Most common question asked is: will this void my warranty? YES
Steps to Gaining Root Access
Android 4.4
There are a few methods to try. If one fails, you will continue until you succeed.
Method 1
1. Go to this link
2. Click on the big lambda in the middle of the page ( λ )
3. Install the app on your phone
4. Run the app and tap on "make it rain"
5. Your phone will reboot
6. Download SuperSU from here. This app is a root access management tool, and it allows you to give certain apps root permissions.
7. The app might ask you to "update binaries". If so, let it update.
Optional: Install this app to make sure you have root permission.
Method 2
Go to this link and follow the instructions.
Android 5.0.1
Unfortunately there is only one method for rooting.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Unlock Bootloader--
"Bootloader.... is that a machine that loads boots?"
Bootloader - Code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader. With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM.
Most common question asked is: why do I need to unlock my bootloader? Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.
Steps to Unlocking Bootloader
It is advised to be on Android 5.0.2 to unlock bootloader.
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620 / d620r models.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow instructions.
Android 5.0.2
There is a guide for all varients.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Custom recovery--
"After reading so much I think I need to be recovered myself!"
Recovery - Software that can be used to restore the device to factory default settings, update its operating system, and perform other diagnostic tasks. A custom recovery is a third-party recovery environment. Flashing this recovery environment onto your device replaces the default, stock recovery environment with a third-party, customized recovery environment. A custom recovery environment will do the same things as the stock Android recovery. However, it will also have additional features. Custom recoveries often have the ability to create and restore device backups.
TWRP - Team Work Recovery Project is the most common custom recovery out there. It is highly advised to use it, since other recoveries made for this device are old and unstable.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom recovery? Custom recoveries allow you to install custom ROMs.
Steps to Flashing a Custom Recovery
All Android Versions
There are several versions of TWRP. It is recommended to use the latest version, though using an older version won't hurt.
1. Go to HERE for Twrp 3.0.0.0 and follow instructions.
2. Go to HERE for TWRP 2.8.7.0 and follow instructions.
--Custom Rom--
"That was it? It was so easy!"
Rom - stands for “read-only memory.” A custom ROM replaces your device’s Android operating system — normally stored in read-only memory — with a new version of the Android operating system. Custom roms usually have added features now available in stock Android.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom ROM? Read THIS article.
I'm sorry for any left out roms. A lot are old and not updated or contain bugs.
Steps to Flashing a Custom Recovery
Available Custom Roms
Android Marshmallow
[OFFICIAL] Cyanogenmod 13.0 for LG G2 Mini
[ROM][6.0.1][UNOFFICIAL] Resurrection Remix V5.6.5
Android Lollipop
[ROM/KERNEL][5.0.2] DroidMaster Lollipop-lite
[ROM][5.1.1] Cyanogenmod 12.1 Stable
[ROM][5.1.1][D620r] Modified CM 12.1
[STOCK][5.0.2] v20c-dec-2015 [D620/D620R] FLASHABLE ZIP AND KDZ
[STOCK][D618] 5.0.2 V20D Flashable Zip
[ROM][STOCK][D620(r)] 5.0.2 v20b Flashable Zip
Android KitKat
[ROM][DEV][PORT] MIUI 7 (4.4) (D620(r))
[4.4][ROM] DroidMasterOS (UPDATE: v2016.01.20)
[ROM][STOCK][4.4.2][D620R] V10j Flashable Zip
~notes~
*bricked - just as it sounds like. After performing something stupid, your phone is now useful as a brick, and is unusable.
Credits @WYPIERDAALAAC for his guide on rooting stock lollipop
@Chainfire for his work on SuperSU
@Zaaap72 for his work on unlocking the bootloaders
@Nikita Pro Android for his work on Cyanogenmod 13 and msm8226 devices
Anyone whom I have forgotten.
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Is there anything that D625 Tegra version can do?!
Killyman said:
Is there anything that D625 Tegra version can do?!
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Please do not quote the whole post.
The LG G2 mini Tegra edition is very different from the other varients. It has a different board and uses other components. Unfortunately, to this day there is no way of unlocking it's bootloader, but even if it could be unlocked, there is no rom development for it. I don't know about rooting it, but from my knowledge, there wasn't ever a serious discussion about rooting it. The main reason is this phone is mostly seen in Latin America, while the rest of the world uses the "normal" version of the phone.
mobiusm said:
Please do not quote the whole post.
The LG G2 mini Tegra edition is very different from the other varients. It has a different board and uses other components. Unfortunately, to this day there is no way of unlocking it's bootloader, but even if it could be unlocked, there is no rom development for it. I don't know about rooting it, but from my knowledge, there wasn't ever a serious discussion about rooting it. The main reason is this phone is mostly seen in Latin America, while the rest of the world uses the "normal" version of the phone.
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Sorry for the quote... I'm new didn't know...
That's a shame for D625 owners... Thanks for the explanation!!!
Best regards
Christian
Hi guys, I need some help! I'm stuck with the custom recovery. I'm on d3620r20b, rooting and unlocking bootloader worked fine, even flashing recovery.img using rashr works fine, but if I reboot into recovery mode the phone just gets stuck at the LG logo..Any ideas?what could have gone wrong?
Thank You!
ubi4e said:
Hi guys, I need some help! I'm stuck with the custom recovery. I'm on d3620r20b, rooting and unlocking bootloader worked fine, even flashing recovery.img using rashr works fine, but if I reboot into recovery mode the phone just gets stuck at the LG logo..Any ideas?what could have gone wrong?
Thank You!
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Reflash recovery.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
Hi,
I have a LG G2 Mini D620 which is still on KitKat 4.4.2. It never got an OTA update to Lollipop.
It has:
Baseband version: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c8-00012-M8926DAAAANAZM-1
Build Number: KOT49I.A1404447153
Software version: V10g-EUR-XX
It is rooted.
What I would like to do is upgrade it to at least lollipop. Stock lollipop is fine (custom rom is not a must).
Can you point me in the right direction as to what would be the best way to achieve this?
Regards.
You can find the version you want http://lg-phone-firmware.com/mobile/ and flash it to your phone
morphmk said:
Hi,
I have a LG G2 Mini D620 which is still on KitKat 4.4.2. It never got an OTA update to Lollipop.
It has:
Baseband version: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c8-00012-M8926DAAAANAZM-1
Build Number: KOT49I.A1404447153
Software version: V10g-EUR-XX
It is rooted.
What I would like to do is upgrade it to at least lollipop. Stock lollipop is fine (custom rom is not a must).
Can you point me in the right direction as to what would be the best way to achieve this?
Regards.
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In the ROM section, you can see there is a thread with a flashable zip of stock lollipop. Of course read the instruction from rooting to the end, and if you have any problem just post here..
mobiusm said:
In the ROM section, you can see there is a thread with a flashable zip of stock lollipop. Of course read the instruction from rooting to the end, and if you have any problem just post here..
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Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
morphmk said:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
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Yes.
But, you can flash a kdz of the stock ROM you want without those.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
morphmk said:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
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Yes indeed, that will also give you the ability to flash custom ROMs (if you wish to in the future).
Vagelis1608 said:
Reflash recovery.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
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I tried different recoveries with different softwares but I always got the same problem.
I solved downgrading to kitkat and following the 4.4 method. I guess something was not working in the rooting procedure..
Hi guys, I have an D620k which is on KitKat. I want to update to Lollipop trough KDZ.
Do I need to download the 620k version? Or I can flash anyone that is for 620?
Thanks!
jaks97 said:
Hi guys, I have an D620k which is on KitKat. I want to update to Lollipop trough KDZ.
Do I need to download the 620k version? Or I can flash anyone that is for 620?
Thanks!
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Any should work.
The ones for 'r' are unbranded.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
hi i have CPH1609 with coloros and would like to ask if it is possible to root this device and install custom os. I want to avoid those privacy invasive method like kingroot and all the other
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To flash a Custom ROM it's not needed to root Android before: a suitable Custom Recovery must got flashed before.
jwoegerbauer said:
To flash a Custom ROM it's not needed to root Android before: a suitable Custom Recovery must got flashed before.
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can you give me instruction? i am new to this
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can anyone tell me how to install lineageos or other kinds of OS in Oppo F3?
current stat
coloros v3.0.0i
model: CPH1609
android ver: 6.0
can unlock developer option and I can see option to unlock OEM but didnt try enabling yet because im scared that it might cause issue
I just want to change my OS i dont care about rooting. if rooting is included then im ok with it too
I seen that rooting gives you more acces to your phone and a lot of things, my device is a P30 Lite MAR-LX1A and as I saw you need to unlock the bootloader to root it. My device is working perfectly fine but I have some small isues about it, so shortly, I'm asking for help if anyone knows about it, if I can root it I just want a short tutorial on how to do it and the correct links I have to get because there are a lot of indians on youtube there and I don't trust them.
What Android version are you currently running?
BloodyFruitDestroyer said:
What Android version are you currently running?
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android 10
Follow this DC-Unlocker guide. Remember to click the link with instructions on how to put the device to test point mode! This is the only way I know how to do it.
Remember that DC-UNLOCKER is a paid service!
This is how to unlock the bootloader. Because you are on Android 10, the bootloader might re-lock so it's recommended to downgrade to Android 9.
BloodyFruitDestroyer said:
This is how to unlock the bootloader. Because you are on Android 10, the bootloader might re-lock so it's recommended to downgrade to Android 9.
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I also have this one as well, in the photo below, i failed to root it, i once upgraded it to Harmony Os and gmail n some few apps refuse to have dark mode, so i was forced to downgrade back to android 10, but I'm sure i can't downgrade it fatha to android 9, i want to root it n throw android 12 on it, but I can't find android 12 for it and I cant root the phone easily
Mixer11111 said:
I also have this one as well, in the photo below, i failed to root it, i once upgraded it to Harmony Os and gmail n some few apps refuse to have dark mode, so i was forced to downgrade back to android 10, but I'm sure i can't downgrade it fatha to android 9, i want to root it n throw android 12 on it, but I can't find android 12 for it and I cant root the phone easily
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I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but are you asking for help here? If so, could you please tell exactly what you want? Thanks
BloodyFruitDestroyer said:
This is how to unlock the bootloader. Because you are on Android 10, the bootloader might re-lock so it's recommended to downgrade to Android 9.
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and how do i downgrade to it?
ValiMondialu said:
and how do i downgrade to it?
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Download the firmware from here. It should match your device. If you have a spare micro SD card it's the easiest way to install the firmware. If that's not an option for you, there are other ways mentioned in that same article that will downgrade the firmware, too.
Can someone please point me in the right way to root my phone. I haven't rooted one since galaxy s7 edge. My first time rooting a Motorola phone
Triple25 said:
Can someone please point me in the right way to root my phone. I haven't rooted one since galaxy s7 edge. My first time rooting a Motorola phone
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Pretty much the only option for rooting is magisk.
You need to unlock the bootloader, install the magisk app, download the firmware for your device, patch the boot.img, and flash the patched boot.img
[Guide] Root Motorola with Magisk (UnLocked Bootloader)(Non-TWRP method)
Root Motorola Devices with Magisk Note: This method has been working with most Moto Devices that the Bootloader can be UnLocked. If the Bootloader cannot be Unlocked this method will not work. Please only use this as a reference. If you require...
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How to root your Android smartphone: Google, OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, and more
Rooting your phone is still possible — and fun — these days. Here's how to do it on your Android device.
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