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.
Related
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I simply can not get into the bootloader on the H831 lol.
adb / fastboot devices never shows anything. Win 10 64bit. Have installed LG USB drivers. Have enabled usb debug and allow oem unlock.
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I am referring to this link: http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/06/root-lg-g5-canada-h831-601-marshmallow.html
After a quick google search, this result comes up for rooting the H831. But, I don't see anything about this on xda - my trusted source for all android development. Is it possible that a rooting method for the H831 specifically has been found and xda doesn't know about it ? My current suspicion is about the 'all versions' bootloader unlock.
Let me know what you guys think. I may risk the dangers of attemping to root my Canadian LG G5 (Rogers). But if anyone has any insight to this process if it may be fatal to my phone, speak up or forever hold your peace lol.
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currently the model you own can not be rooted unless there will be an exploit developed
but you will need to wait for that
also, please post in proper section
I have the same phone and anxiously await root. I have found if you put it into MIDI mode and enable USB debugging it will respond to ADB commands. However it still will not reboot into the bootloader.
I've noticed though that after sending 'reboot bootloader' command that it briefly shows up as an unidentified device in Windows Device Manager. I hope someone is working on this too!
Yep, waiting as well.
My experience with the G3 was that we got root a little bit after AT&T and then the VZW and Sprint models usually take the longest. Not sure how it's going to be this time around.
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Canadian LG G5 H831 Root solution found?
I also just picked up the H831, also on Rogers. Any updates on a working root solution since the last post in July 2016? Thanks!
I am also looking for Rooting my LG G5 H831
Then I'd like to get TWRP Working, and MultiRom app, to Install Plasma Mobile in multiboot
but I am open to suggestions if there is a better way
cheers,
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There is no way
shigazaru said:
I am also looking for Rooting my LG G5 H831
Then I'd like to get TWRP Working, and MultiRom app, to Install Plasma Mobile in multiboot
but I am open to suggestions if there is a better way
cheers,
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Out of luck for us canadians lg is dead to me now. To bad the g2 g3 were rockin phones.
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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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.
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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.
Hi Everyone,
I just upgraded from a Samsung S5 to an LG Stylo 5 LG LM-Q720VS (Verizon US). Can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm looking for general information about the phone I've searched for "LG Stylo 5" and Q720VS and not had much luck. Is there an XDA forum for the Stylo 5? Is it just really that unpopular?
I'm specifically looking to Unlock the Bootloader Install TWRP, and LineageOS (or any rom without Verizon Bloat) and have root.
Thanks for reading, Happy 2020!
evilbob01 said:
Hi Everyone,
I just upgraded from a Samsung S5 to an LG Stylo 5 LG LM-Q720VS (Verizon US). Can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm looking for general information about the phone I've searched for "LG Stylo 5" and Q720VS and not had much luck. Is there an XDA forum for the Stylo 5? Is it just really that unpopular?
I'm specifically looking to Unlock the Bootloader Install TWRP, and LineageOS (or any rom without Verizon Bloat) and have root.
Thanks for reading, Happy 2020!
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Verizon device have locked bootloaders, this prevents a lot of Verizon devices from ever gaining root and the bootloader can't be unlocked, which means TWRP and Magisk can never be safely flashed on your device. The only hope that Verizon devices have of being rooted is if one of the universal rooting apps on android and the universal rooting programs on PC just happens to have an exploit that works on the device in question.
All I can say is try all of these apps and programs that you can find and hope for the best, you might get lucky, but I doubt it. Don't ask for examples of these apps and programs, there are too many to name, just look for as many different kinds of rooting apps/programs that you can find and try them.
My REAL advice is, if you like rooting and customizing your devices, you need to completely avoid buying Verizon devices and choose non-Verizon devices. If you are on the Verizon network, you would be better off to look on Swappa and find an unlocked/unlockable device that can be used on the Verizon network that also has root, TWRP and custom ROMs available. It is always best to do your research to see what devices have root and custom support BEFORE you buy the device, instead of buying the device first and then hoping that there is something available for it. When you buy a device without doing this research, you take your chances because it is a shot in the dark.
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Thanks for the reply, It's reasonable and good advice.
I'm stuck with Verizon as no other carrier can service my rural US location, The Stylo 5 was free due to a billing error and a sale (no fees, or anything) so I figured why not. I'm familiar with the universal root applications you mentioned and am prepared to try them but I was hoping someone had found success and I simply missed the post somewhere in my searches. I'll put in some effort and report back here if I have any luck.
Thanks again!
evilbob01 said:
Thanks for the reply, It's reasonable and good advice.
I'm stuck with Verizon as no other carrier can service my rural US location, The Stylo 5 was free due to a billing error and a sale (no fees, or anything) so I figured why not. I'm familiar with the universal root applications you mentioned and am prepared to try them but I was hoping someone had found success and I simply missed the post somewhere in my searches. I'll put in some effort and report back here if I have any luck.
Thanks again!
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The universal apps and programs have been almost useless since the release of Marshmallow/Nougat.
Btw, I forgot to mention in my previous reply that S-off is a HTC thing, other brands don't use S-off.
Can the stylo 5 be rooted for T-Mobile?
Stylo 5 / LM-Q720PS from Boost Mobile? Can you help me please ROOT?
Droidriven said:
Verizon device have locked bootloaders, this prevents a lot of Verizon devices from ever gaining root and the bootloader can't be unlocked, which means TWRP and Magisk can never be safely flashed on your device. The only hope that Verizon devices have of being rooted is if one of the universal rooting apps on android and the universal rooting programs on PC just happens to have an exploit that works on the device in question.
All I can say is try all of these apps and programs that you can find and hope for the best, you might get lucky, but I doubt it. Don't ask for examples of these apps and programs, there are too many to name, just look for as many different kinds of rooting apps/programs that you can find and try them.
My REAL advice is, if you like rooting and customizing your devices, you need to completely avoid buying Verizon devices and choose non-Verizon devices. If you are on the Verizon network, you would be better off to look on Swappa and find an unlocked/unlockable device that can be used on the Verizon network that also has root, TWRP and custom ROMs available. It is always best to do your research to see what devices have root and custom support BEFORE you buy the device, instead of buying the device first and then hoping that there is something available for it. When you buy a device without doing this research, you take your chances because it is a shot in the dark.
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First time/new user Thankful found this network of helpful users I found. Can you or someone please help me with how to root my stylo-5 / LM-Q720PS for Boost Mobile. Thank you again for all your time and help. It seems like you know what your talking about Thank you.
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First time/new user Thankful found this network of helpful users I found. Can you or someone please help me with how to root my stylo-5 / LM-Q720PS for Boost Mobile. Thank you again for all your time and help. It seems like you know what your talking about Thank you.
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I'm almost certain that the bootloader is locked on that device. You need to verify whether it is locked or unlocked. If it is locked, that rules out using TWRP or Magisk to root the device and leaves you with the same options as I described in my post that you quoted when you made your reply, which is, to use the universal apps and PC programs designed to root android devices. But, to be honest, I doubt any if them will work, but it is worth trying.
Supposedly, this method will unlock your bootloader:
https://www.androidnature.com/how-to-unlock-lg-stylo-5-bootloader-commands-steps/
If that actually works, then you should be able to use Magisk to root your device. The Magisk method will require you to modify the boot.img in your device yourself, but it's easy, it's just an app and a few clicks to generate the modified boot.img. Try the unlock method that I linked, if it works, then I'll help you with the next stage in the process. If it doesn't work, you will have to resort to using the universal apps and programs that I mentioned.
Just do some searches for:
"Apps to root android"
And
"PC programs to root android"
Try all of them that you can find.
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Just some Lg Stylo 5 love baby
Since he/she never responded I am going to try the steps mentioned, just purchased me Lg Stylo 5 from eBay for a cool $65, got a great deal, only problem is the fingerprint scanner is damaged but it's a cheap fix. Its the METRO PCS version so I'm pretty sure it's unlockable. I really appreciate your help and would love to see more development and support for the Lg Stylo 5 from the best forum ever!!!
Update... Went into developer options and unlocked the Bootloader then powered off, then powered on holding down and the power button, at the splash screen I briefly released the power button then immediately pressed it again while still holding the volume down button, this gave me the promising white screen that reads do you want to erase all data yes or no, I clicked no. But this is progress, but I can't get into Bootloader mode or downloading mode, I would love if someone can figure this out, I will keep trying!
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Since he/she never responded I am going to try the steps mentioned, just purchased me Lg Stylo 5 from eBay for a cool $65, got a great deal, only problem is the fingerprint scanner is damaged but it's a cheap fix. Its the METRO PCS version so I'm pretty sure it's unlockable. I really appreciate your help and would love to see more development and support for the Lg Stylo 5 from the best forum ever!!!
Update... Went into developer options and unlocked the Bootloader then powered off, then powered on holding down and the power button, at the splash screen I briefly released the power button then immediately pressed it again while still holding the volume down button, this gave me the promising white screen that reads do you want to erase all data yes or no, I clicked no. But this is progress, but I can't get into Bootloader mode or downloading mode, I would love if someone can figure this out, I will keep trying!
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Got a free one on the way now. Were you able to unlock and or root?
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Got a free one on the way now. Were you able to unlock and or root?
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I can't unlock the Bootloader, Lg doesn't support development on there site for this model, so no unlock code
Maybe you will have better luck? Let me know
shinyquagsire23 said:
Hey, just a status update. If you want root and/or custom ROMs on a Stylo 4, do not update beyond 20c and disable automatic updates. Currently working on porting TWRP, but as it stands I have what is effectively a bootloader unlock method. Release will be no sooner than June though but I'm hoping to have everything streamlined for the Stylo 4 /5 (and other LG phones) by then. https://twitter.com/ShinyQuagsire/status/1239749946141806592
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Just an FYI @ rooting/bootloader unlocking, developing a method at the moment using a Stylo 4, however I have a Stylo 5 and will be porting to it next. Highly suggest disabling automatic updates in the meantime.
Stylo 5 sprint....i have root stealth malware which continually changes kernel install date on each hard reset using buttons. Cant get rid of it..it causes all posts to twitter to be limbo webspoof only visible logged in...logged out they dont exist. Also 911 forwarding and mitm above apartment. Neeeeeeed to root and have saved copy already of lmq720cs_android_pie_1.tar.gz. I use linus but can do wine for the windows twrp etc. Any guidance? Only hope to regain my net im paying 80 a month for. Found 2 malwares ops in name with malwarebytes but did not rectify rootkit. Pretty newbie but terminal commands i can do...also sd card phone.
No Root Metro Stylo 5
shinyquagsire23 said:
Just an FYI @ rooting/bootloader unlocking, developing a method at the moment using a Stylo 4, however I have a Stylo 5 and will be porting to it next. Highly suggest disabling automatic updates in the meantime.
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If your thinking your going to root a Metro PCS Stylo 5, think again. I've tried almost every outlet...I've watched countless YouTube videos .... No luck. Does ANYONE have one they've actually rooted? I simply cannot and don't believe it's possible.
Ive tried multiple times to unlock fastboot/bootloader but anytime i type adb reboot bootloader it says no device found, when i type fastboot oem device-id it gets stuck on waiting for any device.
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Same problem can't seem to find a way to unlock bootloader or root Stylo 5 metro PCs style phone anyone else have any ideas please help.
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...
forum.xda-developers.com
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...
forum.xda-developers.com
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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.
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!
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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!
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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!
Surgemanxx said:
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.