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Bootloader status

Is there any word on whether or not the bootloader is encrypted? If so does anyone have any idea on what the chances of it being unlocked is, as this is the only thing stopping me from buying this phone.
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I suspect we will end up with loki. At least i hope so.
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I'm ready for the complete package so I can start flashing
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bri315317 said:
I suspect we will end up with loki. At least i hope so.
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I'm unfamiliar with loki, what is that?
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soapinmouth said:
I'm unfamiliar with loki, what is that?
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Basically it is an exploit to bypass the bootloader to flash roms and kernels. DJRBLISS found it for the S4 and it is working with the G pro. Read more about it here
Other options would be Hash's safety strap or if they can figure out flash gordon for roms. But I still hope for a full unlock sometime...

Is there a way to check if the bootloader is locked? I'm getting a T-mobile version and am curious if they have it locked as well.

bri315317 said:
I suspect we will end up with loki. At least i hope so.
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Loki is old. Most manufactures stopped using as soon as Dan Bliss posted how he exploited it.
I am fairly confident this is not going to be Loki. I hope I am wrong but...
Its easy to test if you are rooted.
Pull a system dump, mod the boot.img (Decompile it, maybe just put a simple line in the default.prop then recompile), then run it through loki. After loki just DD it back in place.
If you phone boots then its loki! And I run to AT&T to buy one no questions asked...
If your phone doesnt boot... you bricked it but did so for a noble cause! And for that I would salute you!
All of the above is true and accurate... But with a grain of angry sarcasm... Im pretty sure this is not going to be Loki. If so it would have recovery and ROMS by now.

joshuadjohnson22 said:
Basically it is an exploit to bypass the bootloader to flash roms and kernels. DJRBLISS found it for the S4 and it is working with the G pro. Read more about it here
Other options would be Hash's safety strap or if they can figure out flash gordon for roms. But I still hope for a full unlock sometime...
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You mean WAS working with the S4...
Samsung changed the method 100% and no longer works with ANY Samsung device that is up to date.
Sorry guys, not trying to be a downer... I really want this phone... Very angry with the games carriers play.

scrosler said:
Loki is old. Most manufactures stopped using as soon as Dan Bliss posted how he exploited it.
I am fairly confident this is not going to be Loki. I hope I am wrong but...
Its easy to test if you are rooted.
Pull a system dump, mod the boot.img (Decompile it, maybe just put a simple line in the default.prop then recompile), then run it through loki. After loki just DD it back in place.
If you phone boots then its loki! And I run to AT&T to buy one no questions asked...
If your phone doesnt boot... you bricked it but did so for a noble cause! And for that I would salute you!
All of the above is true and accurate... But with a grain of angry sarcasm... Im pretty sure this is not going to be Loki. If so it would have recovery and ROMS by now.
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I think it's aboot.img that gets modded for Loki on this phone.
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djkinetic said:
I think it's aboot.img that gets modded for Loki on this phone.
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No, thats not correct.
When the system boots, it looks at aboot and verifies its signed. Then from there, it verifies that boot.img is signed, then on...
aboot is just first in the chain, and if hacked appropriately, would eliminate the need for any and all loki methods...
However, hacking the aboot is not something I recommend anyone trying to do... Unless of course they have done it before...
Didint you just brick your phone because of a hack attempt at aboot?

scrosler said:
No, thats not correct.
When the system boots, it looks at aboot and verifies its signed. Then from there, it verifies that boot.img is signed, then on...
aboot is just first in the chain, and if hacked appropriately, would eliminate the need for any and all loki methods...
However, hacking the aboot is not something I recomend anyone trying to do...
Didint you just brick your phone because of a hack attempt at aboot?
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Ah ic
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scrosler said:
No, thats not correct.
When the system boots, it looks at aboot and verifies its signed. Then from there, it verifies that boot.img is signed, then on...
aboot is just first in the chain, and if hacked appropriately, would eliminate the need for any and all loki methods...
However, hacking the aboot is not something I recommend anyone trying to do... Unless of course they have done it before...
Didint you just brick your phone because of a hack attempt at aboot?
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Yup the devs on irc have me testing various aboots
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djkinetic said:
Ah ic
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Trust me man, I played this game on Samsung... Then quit it and went back to HTC.
With Samsung they dropped the loki method of kernels. So now, they have yet to have an unlocked bootloader...
I can only SUSPECT this phone is using the same method the Samsungs are now using...
Otherwise we would have lokied the ***** and we would all be crack flashing :highfive: :angel:

djkinetic said:
Yup the devs on irc have me testing various aboots
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Yeah, they are going one route to unlock... Which would be the most optimal, yet most risky...
Although on other Samsung devices they closed this loop hold...
Unless someone has an aboot that has been leaked by LG for the device that does not have the checks involved this may prove as impossible as it does for the Samsung devices..
I hope I am wrong...

scrosler said:
Yeah, they are going one route to unlock... Which would be the most optimal, yet most risky...
Although on other Samsung devices they closed this loop hold...
Unless someone has an aboot that has been leaked by LG for the device that does not have the checks involved this may prove as impossible as it does for the Samsung devices..
I hope I am wrong...
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Yeah... swapping for an HTC One is looking better and better as time goes on. I know it's only been a few days since launch, FYI.

DeaconBoogie said:
Yeah... swapping for an HTC One is looking better and better as time goes on. I know it's only been a few days since launch, FYI.
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Sad isnt it?
I will only be buying international phones going forward.
No more carrier subsidies for me :good:

scrosler said:
Sad isnt it?
I will only be buying international phones going forward.
No more carrier subsidies for me :good:
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My problem is that VZW is the only LTE carrier in my area that doesn't completely suck. Their coverage is just too good...

DeaconBoogie said:
My problem is that VZW is the only LTE carrier in my area that doesn't completely suck. Their coverage is just too good...
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Yeah, AT&T Finally got LTE turned on a couple weeks ago.
I said, If I have to I will go back to Sprint 2G to have an unlocked phone.
And if you buy Int phones you cant run them on Verizon.
THEY rule they air

scrosler said:
Yeah, they are going one route to unlock... Which would be the most optimal, yet most risky...
Although on other Samsung devices they closed this loop hold...
Unless someone has an aboot that has been leaked by LG for the device that does not have the checks involved this may prove as impossible as it does for the Samsung devices..
I hope I am wrong...
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Yea hope so too, but its a shame that its locked down, the device itself is awesome, Sadly ill prolly get a nexus 5 for my crack flash addiction lol

scrosler said:
Yeah, AT&T Finally got LTE turned on a couple weeks ago.
I said, If I have to I will go back to Sprint 2G to have an unlocked phone.
And if you buy Int phones you cant run them on Verizon.
THEY rule they air
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Think we'll have a definitive answer in a week as to the prospects of unlocking?

DeaconBoogie said:
Think we'll have a definitive answer in a week as to the prospects of unlocking?
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Once again... On pure speculation...
Impossible to know!
I just know the S4 has been re-locked for a couple months and no one has made any posted progress. I am "assuming" this phone uses the same method as Samsung. LG has always tended to play "follow Samsung."
So with that said... I would be watching the S4 forums for an answer...

KitKat recovery..

Is it impossible to have custom recovery on kitkat? I mean direct flash without going back to JB?

marshygeek said:
Is it impossible to have custom recovery on kitkat? I mean direct flash without going back to JB?
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Follow this LINK. It's great..
But you can try THIS too

Amel.Spahic said:
Follow this LINK. It's great..
But you can try THIS too
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Thanks for the FIRST and 2nd link though. But can you read my post again? haha. Do you understand now?

marshygeek said:
Thanks for the FIRST and 2nd link though. But can you read my post again? haha. Do you understand now?
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That video was pretty great. Lol. But the answer is no. LG patched Loki, and even the dev who maintains Loki said he didn't think they'd be able to Loki the new aboot.

marshygeek said:
Is it impossible to have custom recovery on kitkat? I mean direct flash without going back to JB?
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JRJ442 said:
That video was pretty great. Lol. But the answer is no. LG patched Loki, and even the dev who maintains Loki said he didn't think they'd be able to Loki the new aboot.
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Yes you can, see HERE<

AyDee said:
Yes you can, see HERE<
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Again, that downgrades the aboot to the old JB so it can be loki'd. Says so right in the description. The OP wanted to know if there was a way of getting recovery without doing that. That's a pretty neat automated way of making it easy for everyone though. Cloudy is the man.

Thanks gentlemen.

JRJ442 said:
Again, that downgrades the aboot to the old JB so it can be loki'd. Says so right in the description. The OP wanted to know if there was a way of getting recovery without doing that. That's a pretty neat automated way of making it easy for everyone though. Cloudy is the man.
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Hey i've read the post and what i understand is that what i wanted to do. IT says
Guide
Upgrade to KitKat using KDZ / TOT / OTA method
Root your device (using ioroot25)
Install AutoRec (grant root permission)
means i dont have to go back to JB because the app itself will do the job? correct me if im wrong?

@marshygeek Looks like you're exactly right. That app flashes the old bootloader for you that can still be loki'd

Why does this phone have so many issues and problems with rooting, custom recoveries and such?
Makes me stop wanting to buy this phone or the G3.

Sensamic said:
Why does this phone have so many issues and problems with rooting, custom recoveries and such?
Makes me stop wanting to buy this phone or the G3.
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what phone doesn't have issues with rooting/custom recoveries, that just proves how hard the companies who make the device work on preventing us from doing things which are illegal/enjoying the device, if google wanted android to be hacked and modded then they would give people the sources to anyone/they wouldn't block exploits/etc

The harder it is more knowledge you will obtain.

Lg G3 Vigor [Sprint/ATT Variants]

PLEASE READ THE OP BEFORE POSTING.​
With that out of the way, welcome to the G3 Vigor thread. I've cleaned up the OP for you all to better see what is available at this time.
For support for anything you find on this thread, come by #vigorgeneral on the Freenode IRC. You do not have to register your nick with NickServ to join but it is strongly encouraged to prevent someone from using your nick. If you do not know how to use an IRC client, or want to use your browser, got to The Freenode Webchat and you can join us there.
ROOT​
We have root, using the method described by @avicohh, whose guide can be found here.
TWRP Recovery​
Edit:
We have an updated 2.8.7.0 TWRP Recovery created by @dirtyhewr, which can be downloaded here. This is new as of 2 Feb 2016.
Exactly one month later, @dirtyhewr has released the NEW and improved TWRP 3.0 image. It can be found here.
Sprint and ATT FlashTool DLLs​
@tripptofan gave us the Sprint DLL for the FlashTool, and multiple users can confirm that it works. Here is that DLL. Hyelton's Mirror of the DLL.
The ATT DLL can be found here. Thank @i2andog for that one.
Sprint TOT and ATT TOT​
Thanks to @hyelton, the Sprint TOT can be downloaded here.
Thanks to @i2andog, who gave us the ATT DLL, we have a TOT as well for you ATT folks here.
ROMs and Kernels​Kernel: Dirty Kernel by @dirtyhewr. Flash through Flashify until further notice.
Honorable Mentions​A TWRP backup of all partitions other than /data and /cache, can be found here. It is based off ZV5, and only works for Sprint. If someone would like to contribute an ATT version for future use, upload it and I'll get it in the OP. Rooted is preferred.
I also have the ZV6 FOTA update for Sprint. It can be found here.
An added bonus: A-boot image for ZV6 and also the LS885 partition lists by name and block.
Check this OP regularly for future updates.

@DaemeonZane
Thank you so much!!
Anyway to use the flashtool to unbrick the LS885??

So far, no. We need someone to locate the DLL and things for the FlashTool to work. Have you tried to use fastboot to push the recovery to the unit and using my TWRP backup to restore it? I'm not 100% on whether this unit HAS fastboot, but that could be an option.
As soon as someone is willing to dd their stock recovery we'll have a way to reflash the stock back to the device and try to cover any tracks left behind.
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I have the DLL file, but as I am a new user how can I upload?

DaemeonZane said:
So far, no. We need someone to locate the DLL and things for the FlashTool to work. Have you tried to use fastboot to push the recovery to the unit and using my TWRP backup to restore it? I'm not 100% on whether this unit HAS fastboot, but that could be an option.
As soon as someone is willing to dd their stock recovery we'll have a way to reflash the stock back to the device and try to cover any tracks left behind.
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How can i flash the TWRP in download mode?
As far as i know LG doesn't have a fastboot mode.....

I have this device... I 100% hate it due to the fact that the stock os sux more than anything I have ever known... it has 4 cpus, so one would think it would be a little fast, but no... wish someone would compile cm for it... I lack the necessary skills, though I have tried. . there is no device tree for it...
another problem faced with this device is the locked boot loader... although I understand theoretically it can be "bumped", should a Rom become available... I'm glad someone at least is trying to get a thread going tho! this is my first LG and will definitely be my last... but until the lease runs out, I am stuck with it...

tripptofan said:
I have the DLL file, but as I am a new user how can I upload?
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You can upload it to dropbox or google drive and post a link here. That's so awesome, man!
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Newyork! said:
How can i flash the TWRP in download mode?
As far as i know LG doesn't have a fastboot mode.....
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Here's a way to enable fastboot. It requires root. I realize it says G3, but it does work.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/lg-g3-fastboot-mode-61660/
dirtyhewr said:
I have this device... I 100% hate it due to the fact that the stock os sux more than anything I have ever known... it has 4 cpus, so one would think it would be a little fast, but no... wish someone would compile cm for it... I lack the necessary skills, though I have tried. . there is no device tree for it...
another problem faced with this device is the locked boot loader... although I understand theoretically it can be "bumped", should a Rom become available... I'm glad someone at least is trying to get a thread going tho! this is my first LG and will definitely be my last... but until the lease runs out, I am stuck with it...
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I'm a full time truck driver as well as an on the side certified technician. I won't be home for close to a month, but i synced the CM Repo and have a build environment set up. As soon as I can get back I'll get it rolling. I also have the source for stock and the straight android source. That way i can build a fully stock flashable zip.
Patience, my young Padawans
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DaemeonZane said:
Here's a way to enable fastboot. It requires root. I realize it says G3, but it does work.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/lg-g3-fastboot-mode-61660/
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That boots into download mode for me.
And i can't root now the phone because it's bricked... lol

... Sooo glad I didn't try than, so sorry but also thankful.
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I used the method for unrooting a standard LG G3 I found elsewhere to fix an issue with a LS885 that was unsuccessfully rooted, but I have reached an impasse. After the s/w download finishes and the device restarts, the screen shows the number "2" and my computer tries to reconnect and install the LGE Android drivers. The problem is it never installs the drivers to connect again and the flash fails. I'm wondering what I am doing wrong here...

@tripptofan: I saw something on that over at the regular G3. The fix may be the same. http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/problem-returning-to-stock-try-t2862463
We share a lot of similarities with other LG devices, especially the G3, but their ROMs won't work for us. Yet. In the meantime I'm trying to talk to a buddy of mine on here to see what he can do to help out with ROM development. Until we get ROMs for this unit and get everything else going, we're stuck using just a thread.
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DaemeonZane said:
@tripptofan: I saw something on that over at the regular G3. The fix may be the same. http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/problem-returning-to-stock-try-t2862463
We share a lot of similarities with other LG devices, especially the G3, but their ROMs won't work for us. Yet. In the meantime I'm trying to talk to a buddy of mine on here to see what he can do to help out with ROM development. Until we get ROMs for this unit and get everything else going, we're stuck using just a thread.
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Do we still need the stock software for this model? If so I'm putting it to the drive right now.
NOTICE: IF YOU HAVE COME TO THIS THREAD BECAUSE YOU HAVE BRICKED YOUR G3 VIGOR, FOLLOW THE LINK THAT @DaemeonZane HAS PROVIDED ABOVE!
Using the steps listed above and the stock software and DLL file that should be provided in this thread soon you can restore the LS885 to it's factory settings.
Thanks, Daemeon. Those steps in the link you provided were VERY similar to what I had tried before except for one. Once I put everything in order I got this blasted thing up and running.

Glad I could help.
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Everyone, the OP has been updated with the FlashTool DLL for our device. Someone needs to get a backup of the stock ROM without the bloat or root. The sooner we have that the better.
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DaemeonZane said:
New Edit: 01SEPT2015
WE HAVE A FLASHTOOL DLL
Thanks to @tripptofan we now have the DLL for the FlashTool, and can confirm that it works. [URL="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByEz5IwVewkJbDFRNGx2TTlIUjg/view?usp=sharing ]Here is that DLL.[/URL]
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Where's the stock firmware?
Also the DLL download link isn't good...
Btw change the [color] add a /
lol

It works for me, I just don't have the stock image yet.
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Anyone want to try?
TOT for LS885: LS885ZV4_04.21101.tot - 1822.0 Mb
Also I might can get an D725PR file which should work on the AT&T D725
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848 (Follow the TOT one)

hyelton said:
Anyone want to try?
TOT for LS885: LS885ZV4_04.21101.tot - 1822.0 Mb
Also I might can get an D725PR file which should work on the AT&T D725
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848 (Follow the TOT one)
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I fixed the DLL link in the OP. Try grabbing it now. Also, anyone with PC access willing to try the TOT?
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DaemeonZane said:
I fixed the DLL link in the OP. Try grabbing it now. Also, anyone with PC access willing to try the TOT?
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Thanks, I mirrored it on my server just in case.

[System Pull] [LG-H901BK_V10c] T-Mobile LG V10

Hope this helps out. This was after I unlocked bootloader and re-setup my phone (so there are some apps installed). Total unpacked size is 3.26GB, zip is 1.52GB.
Folder - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5fMrmukgO0NeG12S1U1TlJNX1U&usp=sharing
Full Pull Zip - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5fMrmukgO0NOE0zRGZBenNVSDQ/view?usp=sharing

Sorry for the seemingly noob question, but I've unlocked, rooted, installed ROMs, and modded system directories for many years but am unfamiliar with system pulls. What is the purpose of this and how can it be used on the new T-Mobile V10? Thanks.
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branedamig said:
Sorry for the seemingly noob question, but I've unlocked, rooted, installed ROMs, and modded system directories for many years but am unfamiliar with system pulls. What is the purpose of this and how can it be used on the new T-Mobile V10? Thanks.
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It can't. It's just a dump of the system partition. Usually benefits people with other devices looking for something off this device. Maybe an updated app or lib.

As soon as @TheJesus and I can get online at the same time we might be able to come up with something...

You guys are quick. Just got mine on JoD, but don't want to do too much until we have a way to return to 100% stock.
Very cool!
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KAsp3rd said:
As soon as @TheJesus and I can get online at the same time we might be able to come up with something...
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If there is anything you guys need from me, LMK.

mikeyinid said:
If there is anything you guys need from me, LMK.
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what is the sku # for this device?

Rydah805 said:
what is the sku # for this device?
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Sku #?

rydah805 said:
what is the sku # for this device?
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sku #: 610214643872

TheJesus said:
sku #: 610214643872
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I looked and couldn't find it lol. Where did you get it for future reference?

mikeyinid said:
I looked and couldn't find it lol. Where did you get it for future reference?
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On the box, lol
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TheJesus said:
On the box, lol
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Bahaha, that was the first place I looked

If someone could modify this to be able to prompt me for an unlock code when I enter a different SIM card, I would be very, very happy. Apparently T-Mobile does something to stop the prompt from coming up, and I want to be able to unlock it almost immediately. I'm on my way to get the phone now, but I don't want to come home with a useless paperweight.
Apparently a similar stock ROM was created for the LG G4 as it had the same problem. I would love to see a ROM for this once TWRP is publicly released for the V10!

TheJesus said:
On the box, lol
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Bahaha, that was the first place I looked
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lol thanks guys

ubergeek77 said:
If someone could modify this to be able to prompt me for an unlock code when I enter a different SIM card, I would be very, very happy. Apparently T-Mobile does something to stop the prompt from coming up, and I want to be able to unlock it almost immediately. I'm on my way to get the phone now, but I don't want to come home with a useless paperweight.
Apparently a similar stock ROM was created for the LG G4 as it had the same problem. I would love to see a ROM for this once TWRP is publicly released for the V10!
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i thought you had to wait at least 15 days since you been using the device to qualify for sim unlocking your phone. tmobile told me that on the phone before.

TheJesus said:
Hope this helps out. This was after I unlocked bootloader and re-setup my phone (so there are some apps installed). Total unpacked size is 3.26GB, zip is 1.52GB.
Folder - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5fMrmukgO0NeG12S1U1TlJNX1U&usp=sharing
Full Pull Zip - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5fMrmukgO0NOE0zRGZBenNVSDQ/view?usp=sharing
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How do you do a system.img pull if you dont mind me asking through adb?

TheJesus said:
Hope this helps out. This was after I unlocked bootloader and re-setup my phone (so there are some apps installed). Total unpacked size is 3.26GB, zip is 1.52GB.
Folder - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5fMrmukgO0NeG12S1U1TlJNX1U&usp=sharing
Full Pull Zip - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5fMrmukgO0NOE0zRGZBenNVSDQ/view?usp=sharing
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I have 1 question, is it possible to make a custom rom with the full .zip you uploaded?

Does anyone know to unroot it and go back to stock?

Does anyone know to unroot it and go back to stock?
My speaker got broken. I need to send phone for replacement. Im not lucky one
thank you so much for help

Find the stock tot for your model and flash it-that should return you to stock unrooted.

wyvernwaddell said:
Find the stock tot for your model and flash it-that should return you to stock unrooted.
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As far as I know tot file flashing doesnt work because dll's files are missing.

netgar said:
As far as I know tot file flashing doesnt work because dll's files are missing.
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My bad- you're right! Sorry about the bad info..won't happen again.

wyvernwaddell said:
Find the stock tot for your model and flash it-that should return you to stock unrooted.
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netgar said:
As far as I know tot file flashing doesnt work because dll's files are missing.
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My bad- you're right! Sorry about the bad info..won't happen again.
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No harm,no foul,we've all done similar on at least one occasion.
You're a good man for offering to help ! :good:

Any help with that?

I am also awaiting an answer.
My last 2 Samsung phones had issues and I needed to Odin back to stock for warranty exchange at T-Mobile.
So I'm holding off on rooting till we have something of the sort for the v20.
Using Odin to flash my s7e back to stock while having severe screen issues saved my butt.
I'm on JoD for reference, and needed to switch phones at a brick and mortar.
Side note : loving the blooming development for this device.
Thanks for that, all parties concerned.
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I believe in jcadduono root thread he says you can relock bootloader and flash his stock imgs in Twrp to be back on stock

kelvin216 said:
I believe in jcadduono root thread he says you can relock bootloader and flash his stock imgs in Twrp to be back on stock
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Thank you
I will try to find it.

Nice people gave me an answer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69824782&postcount=1007
Sound very complicated for newbie. Anyone can try it?

I made an easy to understand guide to do just this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-h918-to-100-stock-requires-twrp-t3504798

Vuciz said:
I made an easy to understand guide to do just this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-h918-to-100-stock-requires-twrp-t3504798
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Does this unroot method work for the sprint variant? I am stock unrooted on the build the phone came out of the box with, and waiting until rooting isn't a one-way street to take the plunge. If it does, are you 100% certain that it had been used in sprint v20s successfully?

That thread specifically says H918. So no.

tooandrew said:
Does this unroot method work for the sprint variant? I am stock unrooted on the build the phone came out of the box with, and waiting until rooting isn't a one-way street to take the plunge. If it does, are you 100% certain that it had been used in sprint v20s successfully?
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You are in the exact same position as me. I'm excited that we have an unlocked bootloader and root for the Sprint variant, but I have no desire to do anything until there's an established procedure to unroot and revert back to stock.

MidwestDrummer said:
You are in the exact same position as me. I'm excited that we have an unlocked bootloader and root for the Sprint variant, but I have no desire to do anything until there's an established procedure to unroot and revert back to stock.
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Here's hoping it's taken care of. Sprint didn't used to be such a **** when it came to bootloaders. Anyways, I appreciate all the hard work the devs have been doing. Can't wait until I get the chance to experience it. With a stable 200mhz overclock, there's no functional difference between the snapdragon 820 and the snapdragon 821.

Do any of the posted methods work to restore the VS995 variant to stock?
I really want to go ahead and root it (and yes, have disabled updates so still run 12A since I knew VZW was going to be evil and patch it) but I'm very hesitant to do so without a way to restore to stock. Is it one of those things that's just a matter of time, or is there a substantial likelihood it may never be possible?