Hi all,
Can someone recommend a step by step, up-to-date guide on how to root my Nexus10 with Mac OSX.
Also, I found this /nexus-10-one-click-toolkit-for-mac.html for example, however, it seems to have an option to lock/ unlock bootloader, download a one click root toolkit etc. etc. This confuses me?
I thought the bootloader had to be unlocked TO root? Is unlocking the bootloader an option? Can I root without unlocking the bootloader? What would you recommend?
I don't need to do this via a tool kit, don't mind following steps... but I just want a clear concise guide because there seems to be a lot of different ways to do it!
thanks
I would look through this thread. I saw a specific topic on rooting via MacOSX
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003731
Hello! I'm trying to root my LG G2 vzw, using ioroot. However, when I run the ioroot batchfile in Windows, I get the message:
Found VZW phone!
Checking OTA version...
We don't have an unlock for this Verizon OTA version yet.
Your phone is running VS98039A .
Please try the manual root method or
post your full device info in the thread
I don't know what pages "the manual root method" or "the thread" refer to. Is there a way I can either:
A) Revert my phone's ROM to the version it shipped with, so the ioroot utility is able to grant root access to my device?
B) Use some other method to root the phone?
I've been looking for alternate root methods. I tried Towelroot (installed the app, ran it, and it said "This phone isn't currently supported"). I also tried "LG Root" (their download site claimed to serve a file called "LG+Root.zip.exe" but really serves "LG+Root.zip.ace", which Windows cannot read).
This method works for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
Thank you! That worked perfectly.
Hi everyone, im trying to root my lg k580H
I already follow a lot of tutorials, but nothing worked.
I think i get a great progress on this tutorials.
-bootloader unlocked
I followed the g5 method
Then I follow this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
Then when i get in to download mode it saids done, but I use Root checker and it said Your phone is not properly rooted.
Someone can help me?
Im not a developer, just someone who wants root acces.
I have the same problem, but I think we never could have root on the LG x cam
Hi, i hope this is the right forum, i am a noobie at LG flashing, been reading some, but it is a little confusing (coming from Oneplus One), so i bought an LG V20 - US996, and i thought i could unlock the bootloader via LG Developers website, so i started the process, install drivers, follow the instructions, etc. then when i submitted IMEI and device id i got an error, message, stating :your device (TEST_GPIN) does not support unlocking bootloader", i emailed LG with the question but still no answer, so i did a little research and found out that my phone is a demo unit or something like it. on the inside sticker it says "not for sale" the model on the sticker is US996. i have attached some screens that show software versions etc.
so basically i would like to know if anyone knows if i am out of luck and cant unlock the bootloader to flash twrp and root, or if it can be done, and point me in the right direction, any help will be greatly appreciated.
i obviously would not want to brick my device, but am willing to try to unlock if possible.
thanks.
That's very interesting. Wondering if that's the model the debug bootloader was pulled from to root the US carrier v20's. I'm not an expert in this but have you tried to flash the us99610f (Dec 1 2016 sec patch) kdz using LG UP. That should put you on official LG firmware that is still rootable. The kdz will flash every piece of firmware getting you off of that demo firmware. From there you could try to unlock the bootloader again using LGs website, or worst case use dirtysanta to root the phone if you wish. There's a hacked lgup thread somewhere in the guide section that should do the trick.
thanks toastyp, i will download 10f, and look for the hacked lgup.
rluque35 said:
thanks toastyp, i will download 10f, and look for the hacked lgup.
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Here's the link just in case
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....e-patch-lgup-to-unlock-features-t3652222/amp/
thanks guys, i used LGUP from Prowler_gr thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/guide-patch-lgup-to-unlock-features-t3652222/page8 Thanks by the way.
downloaded 10f, and flashed with LGUP, no i have a fully working US996 (not demo version) at US99610f, i will keep reading so i can do the bootloader unlock and root.
thanks again for your help
rluque35 said:
thanks guys, i used LGUP from Prowler_gr thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/guide-patch-lgup-to-unlock-features-t3652222/page8 Thanks by the way.
downloaded 10f, and flashed with LGUP, no i have a fully working US996 (not demo version) at US99610f, i will keep reading so i can do the bootloader unlock and root.
thanks again for your help
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Glad everything worked for you. I would try to root using LGs official unlock.bin method as it will be the easiest way to root the phone. Plus you get to keep your stock bootloader which is potentially helpful in the event LG implements ARB on the us996. If it still doesn't work you can try the dirty elf thread. I believe it's the dirtysanta method for the us996. This process will flash a debug bootloader with full fastboot commands that is unlocked. From there you can flash twrp normally.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....0-h915us996-dirtyelf-bootloader-t3568013/amp/
thanks toastyp, LG official unlock still not working, as i guess the IMEI is still recognized as from a demo unit, i will try dirty elf method, might take a while since my home pc just died (mobo or cpu) anyway , as soon as i can i will try it.
thanks.
I'm searching all over the internet for a method to root this damned phone. All of the thread that i saw mention to unlock the bootloader but, apparently, there was an official method before but now it's not available anymore. I'm struggling to find even the drivers for this phone. There is an updated guide?
I am also suffering bro. please inform if you get to know anything about unlocking bootloader of this phone for free.
mahesh_gupta said:
I am also suffering bro. please inform if you get to know anything about unlocking bootloader of this phone for free.
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I'm also struggling. I have one of these and I'm not sure if DC-Unlocker still works or not, because I'm having issues with the correct drivers. I have the right drivers for fastboot, but not for regular adb mode. The phone always registers as CDC Serial