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First things first, this guide is made mainly for our great LG G3 D85x. Some steps may or may not work for other phones...
Please note that the results of the following methods may vary. I would advice you don't do this on a daily driver or corporate phone.
Also note that these steps WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
For increased chances of these working, update your KDZ to Lollipop first using OTA or Flash Tool.
If you don’t know what rooting, flashing and blah blah blah means, this probably isn’t the thread for you.
I do not own much of this stuff, credit really does go to the folks stated below. Do give them a shoutout!
Enjoy!
Complete guide to all things G3:
NOTE: The chapters are in chronological order, meaning everything after Chapter 2 assumes you already have root and unlock.
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CHAPTER 0: TERMINOLOGY (in my own words)
- Terms
- Tidbit
(To be honest, if you need to even look at this, this thread isn't for you.)
- Root: Gaining full administrative control of your device. "Jailbreaking" in terms of Android.
- ROM: The customized operating system that your Android runs on.
- Kernel: The thingy that links software and hardware
- Radio: The thingy that sends and receives messages, calls and data.
- Flash: Installing a zipped file in Recovery Mode
- Recovery: The software that allows tweaking and flashing, and other weird stuff that will destroy your phone.
- Fastboot: The thingy that allows recovery mode to happen.
- Brick: The term says it all.
- Bootloader: Quite literal; loads the phone for bootup.
- Nandroid backup: A backup-ed image of your current system
- ADB: Android Debug Bridge; some command line tool that sends information from and to the phone to, and from the computer
- CWM: ClockWorkMod; a recovery system
- XDA: The holy website that is full of weird stuff that makes your phone wayyyy better.
Now let's paint a picture:
Imagine you are your Android phone.
Before "rooting", you are trapped in jail.
Upon "rooting and unlocking", you are released from jail.
You go to a shopping mall named "XDA".
You find a credit card lying on the floor from the company "Recovery". On the back, it says there is no passcode required, and there is a infinite amount of money inside.
You enter a store and get a sweatshirt with the word "ROM" on it.
You didn't buy the shirt, the shirt just happens to be free, but still requires you to swipe your credit card anyways.
You keep the receipt as a "backup", just in case the shirt spoils.
Just then, you get greedy and get all the badges in the store.
Stupidly, you pin all the badges on your shirt, turning it as heavy as a "brick".
Then, the shirt rips, unable to put (it rhymes with boot) it back together again.
Luckily you still have the receipt to return the shirt, and return back to your good old disgusting shirt.
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CHAPTER 1: PREREQUISITES
- The newest LG drivers are installed on your computer
- A proper and working Wi-Fi network
- Enable Developer Options
- Enable USB Debugging
- Ensure G3 is charged to at least 50%
- Original and genuine LG G3 in-box USB cable
- Backup all files!
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CHAPTER 2: ESSENTIALS
- Backup
- Root
- Unlock
- TWRP
- Flashing
- Restoring backups
BACKUP:
Titanium Backup Method:
Use “Titanium Backup” batch backup
1. Menu -> Batch
2. Run -> Backup user apps + system data
OR:
Manual Non-Root Method:
- Messages: “SMS Backup & Restore”
- Contacts: should be synced with the cloud, if not: Export to SIM card or SD card
- Calendar: should be synced with the cloud
- Notes: use “Google Keep”, it will be synced with the cloud
- User Dictionary: “User Dictionary Backup”
- Call Logs: “Call Logs Backup & Restore”
- Launcher (assuming you use Nova Launcher): Settings -> Backup & import settings -> Restore or manage backups
- Apps: “Helium” or any other app
- Nandroid Backup
store all backups in external SD card or transfer to your computer
ROOT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
(kudos to @avicohh)
1. Connect to your computer and mount MTP
2. Open “LG_One_Click_Root”
3. Press start
4. DONE!
5. To check: Download “Root Checker Basic” or any other app from the Google Play Store
UNLOCK BOOTLOADER + TWRP RECOVERY:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=b007.autorecd855
(kudos to neko_dugacko_ime, bender_007 & ingoljosh)
1. Download the app on the Google Play Store
2. Open the app
3. It should automatically start to do a backup, so you just wait
4. Tap “Flash TWRP”
5. DONE!
6. To check:
a. Turn off the phone
b. Press and hold the ‘Power’ and ‘Volume Down’ keys at the same time once the phone is fully turned off
c. Release the keys once the LG logo appears
OR: Download “Flashify” or any other app from the Google Play Store
OR: (doesn’t apply to everyone) The splash screen’s “powered by android” should appear to be in a smaller font than before
FLASHING:
Clean Flash:
1. Backup your data!
2. Reboot into TWRP Recovery
3. Go into settings and enable “Use Aroma File Manager”
4. Wipe Dalvik, Cache, System & Data
5. Flash your chosen ROM, basebands, firmware updates and other crap
6. Flash any GApps package. (the one I use: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/gapps-lp-gapps-pa-gapps-aroma-installer-t3010798; kudos to @raulx222 & @slim Team)
7. Flash anything else (e.g. frameworks, boot animations, splash screens, themes etc.)
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
OR:
Dirty Flash: (flashing without wiping anything, used for updating to newer ROMs or reflashing)
1. Reboot into TWRP Recovery
2. ONLY wipe Dalvik Cache
3. Flash your chosen ROM, basebands, firmware updates and other crap
4. Flash any NEWER GApps package. If you manually installed/updated through Play Store, skip this step.
5. Flash anything else (e.g. frameworks, boot animations, splash screens, themes etc.)
6. Reboot
7. DONE!
It is perfectly fine if the first bootup takes a while, that is perfectly normal. Upon boot, Android will optimize itself so just let it do it’s work. Do put the phone under a fan as it does tend to get hot when optimizing since it is at max brightness or some dumb reason.
If it takes ages (like over 5-10mins) to boot up, it means you have luckily bricked your phone! Do source the XDA indices for any unbricking tutorial, or keep a lookout for an update on this page for instructions. (I don’t have any/don’t need to find any as I have never bricked any Android, so ya.)
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DO NOT dirty flash if your newer ROM:
- Doesn't allow/support it
- Has a major update
- Has a Android version jump (e.g. from Lollipop to M)
- Is a totally different ROM from the previous one (e.g. from Stock to Cyanogenmod)
If after dirty flashing you experience any ROM issues (e.g. battery drain, lag etc.), I would advice you to do a clean flash instead.
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RESTORING BACKUP:
Titanium Backup Method:
1. Use “Titanium Backup” batch restore
2. Menu -> Batch
3. Run -> Restore missing apps with data (*NOTE*: DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM DATA)
4. Once done, go to Backup/Restore on the main app interface
5. Restore manually: Calendar Storage, Internet Bookmarks, Messaging SMS/MMS Prefs, Phone SMS/MMS/APN, User Dictionary, Wi-Fi Access Points**
6. Launcher Settings: (assuming you use Nova Launcher) Settings -> Backup & import settings -> Restore or manage backups
**What can I manually restore?**
Red: DO NOT RESTORE, YOU’LL END UP BRICKING/BOOTLOOPING YOUR PHONE!!!
White: 99% safe, go ahead
Green: 70% safe, beware of potential brick
Grey Stirkethrough: DO NOT RESTORE
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OR:
Manual Restoration Method:
- Messages: “SMS Backup & Restore”
- Contacts: should be synced with the cloud, if not: Export to SIM card or SD card
- Calendar: should be synced with the cloud
- Notes: use “Google Keep”, it will be synced with the cloud
- User Dictionary: “User Dictionary Backup”
- Call Logs: “Call Logs Backup & Restore”
- Launcher (assuming you use Nova Launcher): Settings -> Backup & import settings -> Restore or manage backups
- Apps: “Helium” or any other app
store all backups in external SD card or transfer to your computer
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CHAPTER 3: ADDITIONS
- ROM Index
- XPosed
- Boot Animation
- G4 Apps Port
- G4 Weather Widget*
- TWRP Recovery Theme
- ExoPlayer for YouTube
- Ad-free
- Control
- Multi Window
- Enhanced LG Touch Assistant
- ROMs Dual Booting
- Task Management
ROM INDEX:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772658
(kudos to @benkxda)
XPOSED FRAMEWORK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
(kudos to @rovo89)
1. Download “xposed-sdk21-arm-2015xxxx.zip” and flash in recovery
2. Download “XposedInstaller_3.0-xxxx.apk” and install normally
3. Download your favourite modules from the XDA indices
4. Open Titanium Backup app and freeze “LG QuickCover”
5. DONE!
BOOT ANIMATION:
6.x Marshmallow:
https://www.copy.com/s/t%3A83YzqkU0VlAHdSsY%3Bp%3A%252Fbootanimation-flashable.zip%3Boid%3A400
(kudos to @Upstreammiami)
(flashable)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/media
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “bootanimation.zip” to “bootanimation.old”
5. Download “bootanimation-flashable..zip” and flash in recovery
6. DONE!
5.x Lollipop:
(if not flashable)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/media
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “bootanimation.zip” and “shutdownanimation.zip” to “bootanimation.old” and “shutdownanimation.old” respectively
5. Copy your boot animation and shutdown animation of choice and rename to “bootanimation.zip” and “shutdownanimation.zip” respectively
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r-T (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner, Sticky)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
G4 Apps Port
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/lg-g4-apps-t3102687
(kudos to @LastStandingDroid)
G4's Camera App Port
1. Download "6. LGCameraApp.zip" and "8. LGCamera swap fix camera_config.xml" to your device
2. Extract "LGCameraApp.zip"
3. Download “Root Explorer” app
4. Go to root/system/priv-app/LGCameraApp
5. Mount R/W
6. Change “LGCameraApp.apk” to “LGCameraApp.old”
7. Copy the downloaded "LGCameraApp.apk" to this location
8. Change permissions to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
9. Go to root/system/priv-app/LGCameraApp/lib/arm
10. Change all 5 ".so" files to ".old" except "libVDBeautyShotAPI-jni.so"
11. Copy all 5 downloaded ".so" files to this location.
12. Change permissions of all 5 ".so" files to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
13. Go to root/system/etc
14. Change "camera_config.xml" to "camera_config.old"
15. Copy the downloaded "camera_config.xml" to this location
16. Change permissions to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
17. Mount R/O
18. Reboot
19. DONE!
**for G4's Weather Widget, refer to #Post 2 below!**
TWRP Recovery Theme
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584
(kudos to @z31s1g)
1. Choose 1440x2560 Themes Folder
2. Download your chosen zip file to your device
3. Change "28xX_vx_1440_xxxx.zip" to "ui.zip"
4. Open your favourite file manager app
5. Go to the TWRP folder
6. Create a folder named "theme" **no capital letters!**
7. Copy "ui.zip" into this folder
8. Reboot to recovery
9. DONE!
Faster YouTube: ExoPlayer
http://r3pwn.github.io/yt-exoplayer.html
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to data/data/com.google.android.youtube/shared_prefs
3. Add the following lines below "<map>":
<string name="exo_player_activation_type">ADAPTIVE</string>
<boolean name="enable_exo_cache" value="true"/>
<boolean name="show_exo_player_debug_messages" value="true"/>4. Once done, close and mount R/O
5. Force Close YouTube app in Application Settings
6. Reboot
7. Done!
Ad-Free
- Download "AdAway" app from F-Droid
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
Control
- Download "SELinux Mode Changer" from F-Droid
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=selinuxmodechanger&fdid=com.mrbimc.selinux
Multi Window for all apps
- Download "LG MultiWindow Mod"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707310
Enhanced LG Touch Assistant
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/app-touch-assisstant-themed-t3199658
(kudos to @no14me)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/priv-app/LGSettingsAccessibility
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “LGSettingsAccessibility.apk” to “LGSettingsAccessibility.old”
5. Copy your accessibility of choice and rename to “LGSettingsAccessibility.apk”
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
ROMs Dual Booting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/patcher-dual-boot-rom-lg-g3-t3071546
(kudos to @chenxiaolong & @lukas77)
Task Management
- Download "Greenify" or "Servicely"
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oasis-feng/greenify/
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/francisco-franco/servicely/
Honestly, I don't encourage battery managers such as "Battery Doctor" or "Clean Master (Speed Booster)" as realistically, it takes up more battery or RAM in trying to keep the app open to "properly manage the battery". Yes there are benefits such a having a zippier G3, but there are better methods out there.
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CHAPTER 4: FONTS
- Fonts
- Emoji
Changing ROM Font
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/fonts-flashable-zips-t2964304
(kudos to @gianton)
Simply flash the zip in recovery and done!
Changing Emoji
New iOS 8.3 Diverse Jaundice Emoji:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/mod-apple-8-3-diverse-color-emoji-t3136169
(kudos to @caiosilva96)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/fonts
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “NotoColorEmoji.ttf” to “NotoColorEmoji.old”
5. Copy your emoji of choice and rename to “NotoColorEmoji.ttf”
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. Now, on your phone (with new emojis installed), go to http://emojipedia.org/skin-tone-modifiers/
10. Copy the "(skin colour)" that comes before "Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-1-2"
11. Go to your settings app, then keyboard settings, then personal dictionary
12. Create a new word "(skin colour)", shortcut of "skin2"
13. Repeat for skins 3-6
14. Reboot if you want to
15. DONE!
- To change the skin colour, type the emoji, followed by the shortcut word (e.g. "skin2")
OR:
Traditional iOS Emoji:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/howto-change-lg-smiley-to-google-smiley-t2809012
(kudos to @Soulfly999)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/fonts
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “NotoColorEmoji.ttf” to “NotoColorEmoji.old”
5. Copy your emoji of choice and rename to “NotoColorEmoji.ttf”
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
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CHAPTER 5: BATTERY
- The cliche...
- Extreme
- Disable Knock On & Code
- Changing resolution
the cliche stuff...
Turn on power saving, turn off bluetooth, Wi-Fi, data, NFC etc., turn off automatic brightness and blah blah blah...
The Extreme Battery Life
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-extreme-battery-life-t3095884
(kudos to @vaisakh7)
Disabling Knock On & Code
1. Open the "Phone" or "Dialer" app
2. Dial "3845#*85x#" (where 'x' is denoted by device model; e.g. D855) - Don't worry this ISN'T a phone call, there will not be any carrier charges
3. Scroll till you find "Knock On/Off Setting"
Change resolution down to 1080p
- Download "NOMone Resolution Changer" from the Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nomone.resolution_changer&hl=en
please note this chapter is incomplete.
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CHAPTER 6: GOODBYE
GO BACK TO STOCK + UNROOT + LOCK BOOTLOADER:
(kudos to DevTester)
1. Backup your data!
2. Download “LG Flash Tool 2014”
3. Download your stock KDZ file of choice and of device model - http://devtester.ro/projects/lg-firmwares/
4. Run “LGFlashTool2014”
5. Enter Download Mode:
a. Turn off the phone
b. Press and hold the ‘Volume Up’ key and connect your USB cable to the computer at the same time once the phone is fully turned off6. Set PhoneMode to “DIAG”
7. Select your downloaded KDZ file
8. Click “CSE Flash”
9. Click “Start” (DO NOT CLICK ANYTHING ELSE)
10. Click “OK” (DO NOT CLICK ANYTHING ELSE)
11. DONE!
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CHAPTER 7: MISCELLANEOUS
- Developer Settings
- Nova Launcher Secret Labs
ENABLING DEVELOPER SETTINGS:
1. Settings app
2. About phone
3. Software info
4. Tap build number repeatedly until it prompts you
**secret** ENABLING NOVA LAUNCHER LABS SETTINGS:
1. Nova Settings
2. Hold down ‘volume down’ key until it prompts you
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"Let's get this pinned on the General Thread shall we? Pretty please with cherry on top..." :victory:
“Hi, I am Lousyguyy, a guy lousy enough to do this.”
Other Guides!!
Temporary fix for 'Stagefright' exploit
Now, as we wait anxiously for our beloved OEMs to slowly update their softwares to patch for Stagefright, we are still vulnerable... UNTIL NOW! Here's a temporary protection for us, living in the slow ring of OTAs:
1. Open your messaging app.
2. Open your messenger's settings.
3. Disable "Auto receive MMS".
4. Repeat for all your other messaging apps.
5. DONE!
- If you're plainly lazy, download "Textra" messaging app which comes with in-built Stagefright protection!
Get G4's Weather Widget on ANY Launcher!
My Official Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/lg-g4-s-weather-widget-launcher-phone-t3135381
Here's how to get the UNOFFICIAL G4's weather widget on ANY launcher, including Smart Notice.
These steps do require paid apps, so as to prevent piracy, I will not provide download links for these apps.
1. Download "Zooper Widget Pro" from the Play Store. *note: it must be PRO to make it work*
2. Download "UX 4.0 G4 for Zooper" from the Play Store.
3. Add a 4x2 Zooper Widget to any home screen.
4. Tap the widget to start.
5. Choose "UX 4.0 by N.A Dev".
6. Scroll down and choose "5x2 UX 4.0 Smart Notice."
7. Widget OnTap Action -> App List -> Weather App
8. Location -> Choose accordingly
9. Global Preferences -> Weather Provider -> Yahoo!
10. Calendar to display -> Deselect all events
... now for the complicated bits. Do follow explicitly.
11. Check the 1st Rich Text (it should be "Rect, W:388 H:192 R:0")
- Tap the pencil edit icon (most top right)
- Module OnTap -> App List -> Weather
12. Check the 2nd Rich Text ("Rect, W:400...")
- Edit
- Module -> Shortcuts -> Activities -> Smart Notice
13. Rich Text: (date, e.g. Monday, 15 June)
- Edit
- X Offset 181, Y Offset -5
- Module -> App -> Calendar
- Edit Text Manually -> Remove what's there and type this in: #DEEEE#, (enter next line) #DMMMM d#
- Lines -> 2
14. Rich Text: (location)
- X Offset -186, Y Offset -30
- Module -> App -> Maps
- Edit text manually -> Remove what's there and type this in: @ #LLOC#, (enter next line) #LCN#
- Lines -> 2
15. Rich Text: (updated on (time))
- Edit text manually -> Remove what's there and type this in: #BSTAT#: #BLEV#, #BTEMP#, #BLEFT#
16. Rich Text: "]"
- Blur 0
17. Add a Rich Text
- X Offset 0, Y Offset 4
- Edit text manually -> Remove what's there and type this in: #WCCOND#
- Size 14
... at least it's over.
18. Go back
19. Turn on Wi-Fi/Data & Location Services (if needed) & Force Update
20. Save
21. Quit Zooper App
22. Go to your home screen and tap "Refresh button".
23. Finally done!!
- Do remember to put Zooper on the Ignore List for any battery or task killer app!
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FAQ:
- Any battery impacts?
Shouldn't be, so long as you follow the steps correctly.
- What if my weather shows "??" or "Unknown"
Go into the Widget Settings and Force Update
- My location isn't accurate!
Manually tell the widget your location, don't use auto.
- The weather isn't accurate!
For now, there's no choice as it isn't powered by the all mighty Google or AccuWeather.
Anything else, do PM me or leave a comment below!
Changelog
14th Sep:
- Finally had time to credit all the great devs!!
- Marshmallow Boot Animation (flashable)
- Added LG Accessibility Themes
- Added TWRP Recovery Theme
- Added G4 Camera App
OLDER:
9th August: (yay for SG50!) :good:
- Temporary fix for "Stagefright" exploit
5th July:
- New iOS 8.3 Diverse Jaundice Emojis!
15th June:
- Housekeeping!!
- G4 Weather Widget with Smart Notice
- Blueprint Wallpapers thread
7th June:
- Dirty & clean flashing
- Extreme battery life
- Terminology
- Tidbit
- New wallpaper
3rd June:
- Added G4 Apps Port thread
- Added Dual Booting
- Added Multi Window
- Added reducing resolution
- Added Secret Nova Launcher Lab Settings
- Added "my Wallpaper"
4th May:
THIS THREAD WAS BORN!!!
I just got my G3 last friday.. I find this post very useful thanks man!
Plz added battery saving
jojobans said:
Plz added battery saving
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Okay I'll add this soon. Thank you!
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Very nice all in 1 post. Thanks. Is there an app/program anyone has used on a dual-sim G3 to unlock other band frequencies?
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Thankyou.
Bro, this is the best post I've ever been to, I'll test this when I get free from exams and tell you the results. kudos to your compilation. I have a LG G3 D855 V20G
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Hello guys i have d855 int and i can't understand if this is a bumped twrp (from Google Play link you mention) please consider mention that in Google Play and here of course. Please be noob friendly
Sent from my MI 2S using Tapatalk
NightHeron said:
Hello guys i have d855 int and i can't understand if this is a bumped twrp (from Google Play link you mention) please consider mention that in Google Play and here of course. Please be noob friendly
Sent from my MI 2S using Tapatalk
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Bro what is your firmware version, I think I can help is it V20G?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/d855-one-click-root-twrp-recovery-t3072767
^Look there is a first reccomended method if that fails use the firmware version below. need more help PM me.
NightHeron said:
Hello guys i have d855 int and i can't understand if this is a bumped twrp (from Google Play link you mention) please consider mention that in Google Play and here of course. Please be noob friendly
Sent from my MI 2S using Tapatalk
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Bumping = Unlocking with TWRP, so yes it is!
So long as you use the app accordingly, most probably you won't get any issues regarding the bootloader or recovery.
Lousyguyy said:
Bumping = Unlocking with TWRP, so yes it is!
So long as you use the app accordingly, most probably you won't get any issues regarding the bootloader or recovery.
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But some ROMs mentioned as bumped and another not... So, isn't it a difference? Or I can flash anything like bumped or not bumped ROMs
As for the second post I have V20h.. Is that good?
Sent from my MI 2S using Tapatalk
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6.x Marshmallow Boot Animation (flashable):
https://www.copy.com/s/t%3A83YzqkU0VlAHdSsY%3Bp%3A%252Fbootanimation-flashable.zip%3Boid%3A400
(kudos to Upstreammiami)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/media
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “bootanimation.zip” to “bootanimation.old”
5. Download “bootanimation-flashable..zip” and flash in recovery
6. DONE!
19th Sep:
- Finally had time to credit all the great devs!!
- Marshmallow Boot Animation (flashable)
- Added LG Accessibility Themes
- Added TWRP Recovery Theme
- Added G4 Camera App
This thread will always be a Work In Progress. Please be patient, as we receive new development it will be posted here. Thank you very much!
Do subscribe to this thread to get notified on any new updates.
If you own a G3, please proceed to this thread instead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-complete-tutorial-to-root-flash-t3098959
Own a V10? Proceed to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v10/general/wip-complete-guide-to-v10-t3217373
First things first, this guide is made mainly for our great LG G4 D815. Some steps may or may not work for other phones...
Please note that the results of the following methods may vary. I would advice you don't do this on a daily driver or corporate phone.
Also note that these steps WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
For increased chances of these working, update your KDZ to Lollipop first using OTA or Flash Tool.
If you don’t know what rooting, flashing and blah blah blah means, this probably isn’t the thread for you.
I do not own much of this stuff, credit really does go to the folks stated below. Do give them a shoutout!
Enjoy!
Complete guide to all things G4:
NOTE: The chapters are in chronological order, meaning everything after Chapter 2 assumes you already have root and unlock.
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CHAPTER 0: TERMINOLOGY (in my own words)
- Terms
- Tidbit
(To be honest, if you need to even look at this, this thread isn't for you.)
- Root: Gaining full administrative control of your device. "Jailbreaking" in terms of Android.
- ROM: The customized operating system that your Android runs on.
- Kernel: The thingy that links software and hardware
- Radio: The thingy that sends and receives messages, calls and data.
- Flash: Installing a zipped file in Recovery Mode
- Recovery: The software that allows tweaking and flashing, and other weird stuff that will destroy your phone.
- Fastboot: The thingy that allows recovery mode to happen.
- Brick: The term says it all.
- Bootloader: Quite literal; loads the phone for bootup.
- Nandroid backup: A backup-ed image of your current system
- ADB: Android Debug Bridge; some command line tool that sends information from and to the phone to, and from the computer
- CWM: ClockWorkMod; a recovery system
- XDA: The holy website that is full of weird stuff that makes your phone wayyyy better.
Now let's paint a picture:
Imagine you are your Android phone.
Before "rooting", you are trapped in jail.
Upon "rooting and unlocking", you are released from jail.
You go to a shopping mall named "XDA".
You find a credit card lying on the floor from the company "Recovery". On the back, it says there is no passcode required, and there is a infinite amount of money inside.
You enter a store and get a sweatshirt with the word "ROM" on it.
You didn't buy the shirt, the shirt just happens to be free, but still requires you to swipe your credit card anyways.
You keep the receipt as a "backup", just in case the shirt spoils.
Just then, you get greedy and get all the badges in the store.
Stupidly, you pin all the badges on your shirt, turning it as heavy as a "brick".
Then, the shirt rips, unable to put (it rhymes with boot) it back together again.
Luckily you still have the receipt to return the shirt, and return back to your good old disgusting shirt.
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CHAPTER 1: PREREQUISITES
- The newest LG drivers are installed on your computer
- A proper and working Wi-Fi network
- Enable Developer Options
- Enable USB Debugging
- Ensure G4 is charged to at least 50%
- Original and genuine LG G4 in-box USB cable
- Backup all files!
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CHAPTER 2: ESSENTIALS
- Backup
- Unlock
- TWRP
- Flashing
- Restoring Backup
BACKUP:
Titanium Backup Method:
Use “Titanium Backup” batch backup
1. Menu -> Batch
2. Run -> Backup user apps + system data
OR:
Manual Non-Root Method:
- Messages: “SMS Backup & Restore”
- Contacts: should be synced with the cloud, if not: Export to SIM card or SD card
- Calendar: should be synced with the cloud
- Notes: use “Google Keep”, it will be synced with the cloud
- User Dictionary: “User Dictionary Backup”
- Call Logs: “Call Logs Backup & Restore”
- Launcher (assuming you use Nova Launcher): Settings -> Backup & import settings -> Restore or manage backups
- Apps: “Helium” or any other app
- Nandroid Backup
store all backups in external SD card or transfer to your computer
UNLOCK BOOTLOADER (official!):
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
(direct link from LG Developer Resource Center!)
NOTE: THIS CANNOT BE UNDONE!
TWRP Touch Recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-touch-recovery-t3125859
(kudos to @Dees_Troy & TeamWin)
1. Download "TWRP Manager" app from the Google Play Store
2. Advanced -> Install Recovery
3. DONE!
FLASHING:
Clean Flash:
1. Backup your data!
2. Reboot into TWRP Recovery
3. Go into settings and enable “Use Aroma File Manager”
4. Wipe Dalvik, Cache, System & Data
5. Flash your chosen ROM, basebands, firmware updates and other crap
6. Flash any GApps package. (the one I use: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/gapps-lp-gapps-pa-gapps-aroma-installer-t3010798; kudos to @raulx222 & @slim Team)
7. Flash anything else (e.g. frameworks, boot animations, splash screens, themes etc.)
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
OR:
Dirty Flash: (flashing without wiping anything, used for updating to newer ROMs or reflashing)
1. Reboot into TWRP Recovery
2. ONLY wipe Dalvik Cache
3. Flash your chosen ROM, basebands, firmware updates and other crap
4. Flash any NEWER GApps package. If you manually installed/updated through Play Store, skip this step.
5. Flash anything else (e.g. frameworks, boot animations, splash screens, themes etc.)
6. Reboot
7. DONE!
It is perfectly fine if the first bootup takes a while, that is perfectly normal. Upon boot, Android will optimize itself so just let it do it’s work. Do put the phone under a fan as it does tend to get hot when optimizing since it is at max brightness or some dumb reason.
If it takes ages (like over 5-10mins) to boot up, it means you have luckily bricked your phone! Do source the XDA indices for any unbricking tutorial, or keep a lookout for an update on this page for instructions. (I don’t have any/don’t need to find any as I have never bricked any Android, so ya.)
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DO NOT dirty flash if your newer ROM:
- Doesn't allow/support it
- Has a major update
- Has a Android version jump (e.g. from Lollipop to M)
- Is a totally different ROM from the previous one (e.g. from Stock to Cyanogenmod)
If after dirty flashing you experience any ROM issues (e.g. battery drain, lag etc.), I would advice you to do a clean flash instead.
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RESTORING BACKUP:
Titanium Backup Method:
1. Use “Titanium Backup” batch restore
2. Menu -> Batch
3. Run -> Restore missing apps with data (*NOTE*: DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM DATA)
4. Once done, go to Backup/Restore on the main app interface
5. Restore manually: Calendar Storage, Internet Bookmarks, Messaging SMS/MMS Prefs, Phone SMS/MMS/APN, User Dictionary, Wi-Fi Access Points**
6. Launcher Settings: (assuming you use Nova Launcher) Settings -> Backup & import settings -> Restore or manage backups
**What can I manually restore?**
Red: DO NOT RESTORE, YOU’LL END UP BRICKING/BOOTLOOPING YOUR PHONE!!!
White: 99% safe, go ahead
Green: 70% safe, beware of potential brick
Grey Stirkethrough: DO NOT RESTORE
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OR:
Manual Restoration Method:
- Messages: “SMS Backup & Restore”
- Contacts: should be synced with the cloud, if not: Export to SIM card or SD card
- Calendar: should be synced with the cloud
- Notes: use “Google Keep”, it will be synced with the cloud
- User Dictionary: “User Dictionary Backup”
- Call Logs: “Call Logs Backup & Restore”
- Launcher (assuming you use Nova Launcher): Settings -> Backup & import settings -> Restore or manage backups
- Apps: “Helium” or any other app
store all backups in external SD card or transfer to your computer
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CHAPTER 3: ADDITIONS
- Temporary fix for Stagefright exploit
- Weather Widget
- XPosed
- Boot Animation
- TWRP Recovery Theme
- ExoPlayer for YouTube
- Ad-free
- Control
- Enhanced LG Touch Assistant
- Task Management
Temporary fix for 'Stagefright' exploit
Now, as we wait anxiously for our beloved OEMs to slowly update their softwares to patch for Stagefright, we are still vulnerable... UNTIL NOW! Here's a temporary protection for us, living in the slow ring of OTAs:
1. Open your messaging app.
2. Open your messenger's settings.
3. Disable "Auto receive MMS".
4. Repeat for all your other messaging apps.
5. DONE!
- If you're plainly lazy, download "Textra" messaging app which comes with in-built Stagefright protection!
Get G4's Weather Widget on ANY Launcher! (unofficial - Zooper theme)
My Official Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/lg-g4-s-weather-widget-launcher-phone-t3135381
Here's how to get the UNOFFICIAL G4's weather widget on ANY launcher, including Smart Notice.
These steps do require paid apps, so as to prevent piracy, I will not provide download links for these apps.
1. Download "Zooper Widget Pro" from the Play Store. *note: it must be PRO to make it work*
2. Download "UX 4.0 G4 for Zooper" from the Play Store.
3. Add a 4x2 Zooper Widget to any home screen.
4. Tap the widget to start.
5. Choose "UX 4.0 by N.A Dev".
6. Scroll down and choose "5x2 UX 4.0 Smart Notice."
7. Widget OnTap Action -> App List -> Weather App
8. Location -> Choose accordingly
9. Global Preferences -> Weather Provider -> Yahoo!
10. Calendar to display -> Deselect all events
11. Check the 1st Rich Text (it should be "Rect, W:388 H:192 R:0")
- Tap the pencil edit icon (most top right)
- Module OnTap -> App List -> Weather
12. Check the 2nd Rich Text ("Rect, W:400...")
- Edit
- Module -> Shortcuts -> Activities -> Smart Notice
13. Rich Text: (date, e.g. Monday, 15 June)
- Edit
- X Offset 181, Y Offset -5
- Module -> App -> Calendar
- Edit Text Manually -> Remove what's there and type this in: #DEEEE#, (enter next line) #DMMMM d#
- Lines -> 2
14. Rich Text: (location)
- X Offset -186, Y Offset -30
- Module -> App -> Maps
- Edit text manually -> Remove what's there and type this in: @ #LLOC#, (enter next line) #LCN#
- Lines -> 2
15. Rich Text: (updated on (time))
- Edit text manually -> Remove what's there and type this in: #BSTAT#: #BLEV#, #BTEMP#, #BLEFT#
16. Rich Text: "]"
- Blur 0
17. Add a Rich Text
- X Offset 0, Y Offset 4
- Edit text manually -> Remove what's there and type this in: #WCCOND#
- Size 14
18. Go back
19. Turn on Wi-Fi/Data & Location Services (if needed) & Force Update
20. Save
21. Quit Zooper App
22. Go to your home screen and tap "Refresh button".
23. Finally done!!
- Do remember to put Zooper on the Ignore List for any battery or task killer app!
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FAQ:
- Any battery impacts?
Shouldn't be, so long as you follow the steps correctly.
- What if my weather shows "??" or "Unknown"
Go into the Widget Settings and Force Update
- My location isn't accurate!
Manually tell the widget your location, don't use auto.
- The weather isn't accurate!
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XPOSED FRAMEWORK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
(kudos to @rovo89)
1. Download “xposed-sdk21-arm-2015xxxx.zip” and flash in recovery
2. Download “XposedInstaller_3.0-xxxx.apk” and install normally
3. Download your favourite modules from the XDA indices
4. Open Titanium Backup app and freeze “LG QuickCover”
5. DONE!
BOOT ANIMATION:
6.x Marshmallow:
https://www.copy.com/s/t%3A83YzqkU0VlAHdSsY%3Bp%3A%252Fbootanimation-flashable.zip%3Boid%3A400
(kudos to @Upstreammiami)
(flashable)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/media
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “bootanimation.zip” to “bootanimation.old”
5. Download “bootanimation-flashable..zip” and flash in recovery
6. DONE!
5.x Lollipop:
(if not flashable)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/media
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “bootanimation.zip” and “shutdownanimation.zip” to “bootanimation.old” and “shutdownanimation.old” respectively
5. Copy your boot animation and shutdown animation of choice and rename to “bootanimation.zip” and “shutdownanimation.zip” respectively
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r-T (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner, Sticky)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
TWRP Recovery Theme
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584
(kudos to @z31s1g)
1. Choose 1440x2560 Themes Folder
2. Download your chosen zip file to your device
3. Change "28xX_vx_1440_xxxx.zip" to "ui.zip"
4. Open your favourite file manager app
5. Go to the TWRP folder
6. Create a folder named "theme" **no capital letters!**
7. Copy "ui.zip" into this folder
8. Reboot to recovery
9. DONE!
Faster YouTube: ExoPlayer
http://r3pwn.github.io/yt-exoplayer.html
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to data/data/com.google.android.youtube/shared_prefs
3. Add the following lines below "<map>":
<string name="exo_player_activation_type">ADAPTIVE</string>
<boolean name="enable_exo_cache" value="true"/>
<boolean name="show_exo_player_debug_messages" value="true"/>4. Once done, close and mount R/O
5. Force Close YouTube app in Application Settings
6. Reboot
7. Done!
Ad-Free
- Download "AdAway" app from F-Droid
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
Control
- Download "SELinux Mode Changer" from F-Droid
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=selinuxmodechanger&fdid=com.mrbimc.selinux
Enhanced LG Touch Assistant
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/app-touch-assisstant-themed-t3199658
(kudos to @no14me)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/priv-app/LGSettingsAccessibility
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “LGSettingsAccessibility.apk” to “LGSettingsAccessibility.old”
5. Copy your accessibility of choice and rename to “LGSettingsAccessibility.apk”
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
Task Management
- Download "Greenify" or "Servicely"
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oasis-feng/greenify/
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/francisco-franco/servicely/
Honestly, I don't encourage battery managers such as "Battery Doctor" or "Clean Master (Speed Booster)" as realistically, it takes up more battery or RAM in trying to keep the app open to "properly manage the battery". Yes there are benefits such a having a zippier G3, but there are better methods out there.
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CHAPTER 4: FONTS
- Font
- Emoji
Changing ROM Font
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/fonts-flashable-zips-t2964304
(kudos to @gianton)
Simply flash the zip in recovery and done!
Changing Emoji
New iOS 8.3 Diverse Jaundice Emoji:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/mod-apple-8-3-diverse-color-emoji-t3136169
(kudos to @caiosilva96)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/fonts
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “NotoColorEmoji.ttf” to “NotoColorEmoji.old”
5. Copy your emoji of choice and rename to “NotoColorEmoji.ttf”
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. Now, on your phone (with new emojis installed), go to http://emojipedia.org/skin-tone-modifiers/
10. Copy the "(skin colour)" that comes before "Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-1-2"
11. Go to your settings app, then keyboard settings, then personal dictionary
12. Create a new word "(skin colour)", shortcut of "skin2"
13. Repeat for skins 3-6
14. Reboot if you want to
15. DONE!
- To change the skin colour, type the emoji, followed by the shortcut word (e.g. "skin2")
OR:
Traditional iOS Emoji:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/howto-change-lg-smiley-to-google-smiley-t2809012
(kudos to @Soulfly999)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/fonts
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “NotoColorEmoji.ttf” to “NotoColorEmoji.old”
5. Copy your emoji of choice and rename to “NotoColorEmoji.ttf”
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
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CHAPTER 5: BATTERY
- The cliche...
- Extreme
- Resolution changing
the cliche stuff...
Turn on power saving, turn off bluetooth, Wi-Fi, data, NFC etc., turn off automatic brightness and blah blah blah...
The Extreme Battery Life
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-extreme-battery-life-t3095884
(kudos to @vaisakh7)
Change resolution down to 1080p
- Download "NOMone Resolution Changer" from the Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nomone.resolution_changer&hl=en
(more coming soon)
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CHAPTER 6: GOODBYE
GO BACK TO STOCK + UNROOT + LOCK BOOTLOADER:
1. Backup your data!
2. Download “LG Flash Tool 2014”
3. Download your stock KDZ file of choice and of device model
4. Run “LGFlashTool2014”
5. Enter Download Mode:
a. Turn off the phone
b. Press and hold the ‘Volume Up’ key and connect your USB cable to the computer at the same time once the phone is fully turned off6. Set PhoneMode to “DIAG”
7. Select your downloaded KDZ file
8. Click “CSE Flash”
9. Click “Start” (DO NOT CLICK ANYTHING ELSE)
10. Click “OK” (DO NOT CLICK ANYTHING ELSE)
11. DONE!
(doesn't work any more )
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CHAPTER 7: MISCELLANEOUS
- Developer Settings
- Nova Launcher Secret Labs
- Free Google Drive
- Official wallpapers
ENABLING DEVELOPER SETTINGS:
1. Settings app
2. About phone
3. Software info
4. Tap build number repeatedly until it prompts you
**secret** ENABLING NOVA LAUNCHER LABS SETTINGS:
1. Nova Settings
2. Hold down ‘volume down’ key until it prompts you
FREE 100GB GOOGLE DRIVE STORAGE!!!
1. Open Drive Settings
2. Finish the Product Tour to redeem!
OFFICIAL G4 WALLPAPERS:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Download-the-official-LG-G4-wallpapers-here-leather-background-included_id69079
(kudos to PhoneArena)
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Frankly, I do not want any donations.
"Let's get this pinned on the General Thread shall we? Pretty please with cherry on top..." :victory:
“Hi, I am Lousyguyy, a guy lousy enough to do this.”
ROM Index:
NOTE: I'll try my best to update this thread every weekend. Please PM or leave a comment below if I happened to miss out your ROM. Thanks guys!
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STOCK-based ROMs:
1. H815 v10C
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/stock-h815-10c-stock-rom-kdz-t3141866
by @autoprime
2. H815 v10A
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/rom-h815-10a-stock-rooted-rom-t3129036
by @autoprime
3. H811 (T-Mo) v10H
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/rom-lg-g4-h811-10h-t-mobile-usa-stock-t3142779
by @MicroMod777
4. All
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/h815-eu-l-p-t-sea-twn-t3176195
by @Marcosuper7
5. All v10G Genisys
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/h815-genisys-rom-1-0-classic-v10g-t3192649
by @BySezerSimsek
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AOSP ROMs:
1. H811/H815 5.1.1 BlissPop and Cyanogenmod 12.1 ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/h811-h815-blisspop-cyanogenmod-12-1-t3185593
by @genesixxbf3
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Changelog
20th Sep:
- Complete thread overhaul
- Integrated ROM Index thread into this mega thread
OLDER:
14th Sep:
- Finally had time to credit all the great devs!!
- Marshmallow Boot Animation (flashable)
- Added LG Accessibility Themes
9th August: (yay for SG50!) :good:
- Temporary fix for "Stagefright" exploit
5th July:
- New iOS 8.3 diverse jaundice emojis!
15th June:
- Housekeeping!!
- G4 Weather Widget with Smart Notice
- Blueprint Wallpapers thread
7th June:
- My New ROM Index thread!!!: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/index-complete-g4-rom-index-t3129338/post61210790#post61210790
- Dirty & clean flashing
- Extreme battery life
- Terminology
- Tidbit
- New lock screen wallpaper
3rd June:
- Added Official LG Unlock
- Added TWRP
- Added Secret Nova Launcher Lab Settings
- Added LG Wallpapers
- Added Free Drive Storage Redemption (may not work for some)
- added more stuff I forgot.
- Removed Relocking
5th May:
THIS THREAD WAS BORN!!!
My Comment
Coming soon.
Several of the steps you list in here require root.
Many of the steps you list in message #1 require root priviledges:
Titanium Backup, any process using Root Explorer, Xposed, Greenify, AdAway all require root access. Maybe that requirement should be mentioned in each chapter.
eagerly waiting for any possible root methods.
i haven't got my hands on my G4, but it would be good to know that when my phone arrived i can root the hell out of it
i get my G4 v23-24, hopefully there is a root already then!!
*root is essential.
I would like to add a request for "enable wifi hotspot" to be added to the first post, when possible.
This is my first LG phone and I hope I can get the wifi hotspot working on Sprint once I get the G4 rooted.
Thanks a lot.
ahoythere said:
I would like to add a request for "enable wifi hotspot" to be added to the first post, when possible.
This is my first LG phone and I hope I can get the wifi hotspot working on Sprint once I get the G4 rooted.
Thanks a lot.
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This gets added to almost any ROM anyways, so you should be fine.
Has anyone found a reliable place to get the LG G4 USB drivers? I've connected my G4 to the Mac, installed the drivers through the popup that appears, and doesn't work. The Mac can't detect the G4, and neither can adb.
EDIT: Never mind. Using LG PC suite seems to work. Adb connected.
Dennisg34 said:
This gets added to almost any ROM anyways, so you should be fine.
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Not everyone wants to install a full ROM for select functions however.
Lock-N-Load said:
Not everyone wants to install a full ROM for select functions however.
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True. Most of us just want root then we can use xposed to get the rest of the function we want.
frigidazzi said:
True. Most of us just want root then we can use xposed to get the rest of the function we want.
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Xposed going to require custom recovery also
Can we helps devs to get more info for root? I have the G4 currently
I'm an LG newbie. It would be nice if you could link drivers and flashing software in your post.
I've owned just about every Motorola, some HTCs and Samsung phones and rooted and rom'd for years. This will be my first LG. Motorola has just become too much a pain in this area though rumor is the BL is locked on the LG too. Even root and xposed would be enough to protect my privacy.
ordered mine today
now we wait for root
Hi guys
Got my G4 earlier today. Just love it! One problem, my music on sd card doas not show up in the music app. And also when using MX player videos on sd card do not show up.
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Free mobile app
Thanks a lot.
tichyb said:
Hi guys
Got my G4 earlier today. Just love it! One problem, my music on sd card doas not show up in the music app. And also when using MX player videos on sd card do not show up.
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Free mobile app
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Have you tried PowerAmp or other non-stock music player? This would kill the deal for me. I suspect there are options and would love to know PowerAmp, in particular, works with the external card. I have way too much music I need to have with me which is why I require sdcard support.
AliceBToklas said:
Have you tried PowerAmp or other non-stock music player? This would kill the deal for me. I suspect there are options and would love to know PowerAmp, in particular, works with the external card. I have way too much music I need to have with me which is why I require sdcard support.
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I did not try the stock, because I have the full version of poweramp and it is working very well. My music is on the exsternal sd card
I can't figure out why my attempts to root my new On5 continue to fail halfway through.
I've tried different Odin versions...
can anyone offer some help, please?
can I use the AP_G550T1UVU1APF1_CL8180604_QB9902404_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 stock rom...?
thanks for anyone's kind help...
Glenn
I just rooted my G550T1 (On5) yesterday - Odin/TWRP/SuperSU
I just went through this process for virtually the same phone. [G550T1UVU2AQC4; For your exact Model's S/W# like this, look in battery compartment or the box the phone came in]
Despite being over 6 months old, I figured I may as well post the information for future onlookers. I could have used this info yesterday.
For this post specifically regarding "failing half way through," I would hazard to guess that the firmware already installed on the phone is slightly more up-to-date than what you're trying to flash. Either that, or you don't have the right settings turned on to allow Odin to flash over the AP. Plus, how were you planning on rooting by flashing over the stock firmware in the first place? lol
Either way, I recommend just making sure what I'm about to say is what you've done so far.
Disclaimer: Rooting your phone, even attempting to, or using rooted apps can cause irreparable damage and turn it into a brick. Always make sure what you are using the root for is compatible with your model!!!
Notes:
- For rooting the Galaxy On5, Odin is merely to flash the recovery software to the device. The recovery software is where you install the root.
- For extra precaution, my method does not involve the external SD card. They seem to cause random issues for the first boot after rooting.
If you insist on doing it with the external SD card installed, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NO APPS ALREADY TRANSFERRED TO THE EXTERNAL SD CARD!
So to start....
Requirements:
Windows PC with open USB port to download files and transfer the files [Back USB ports are more reliable for PC Desktops; All USB ports are fine with a laptop]
USB-A to USB-B cable [Stock micro-USB cable]
Samsung On5 [Recommended ~100% battery]
A little patience
Galaxy On5 Settings:
#1 - Enable Developer Options
Settings > About device > Build Number - Keep tapping the Build Number until it says you're enabling Developer options, and continue tapping until you succeed.
#2 - OEM Unlock and USB Debugging
Settings > Developer options > Make sure both "OEM Unlock" and "USB Debugging" are turned on
#3 - Enable Unknown Sources
Settings > Lock screen and security > Make sure "Unknown sources" is turned on
Downloads: [4]
Samsung USB Driver - Link to Samsung's download for their Android USB driver for mobile phones. [Install regardless of whether you can already transfer from PC to Android]
http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
Odin - Link to an XDA Forum Post which, unlike most, has kept updated and added all versions. [I recommend to use the most up-to-date version; Remember to click the file name of the attachment to download]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Extract the Odin zip file to an easily accessible folder like "My Documents" and/or create its own file "Odin"
TWRP - Link to the always most up-to-date version for the Galaxy On5. [I don't recommend other recoveries; This is simple and reliable]
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxyon5tmobile.html
Don't unzip TWRP. Leave file zipped as-is and move it to the same folder as Odin; and/or create its own Sub-Folder for organization "Documents\Odin\TWRP"
SuperSU - Link to the SuperSU version I used that worked smoothly.
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815.zip
Link to the official website for an updated version. [I would just use what you know works though; From the official page, follow the most recent SuperSU release link and find the .zip file]
https://chainfire.eu/
Where to put SuperSU
- Connect PC to Galaxy On5 [After installing USB Driver]
- Open the file where your SuperSU download is.
- Right-click SuperSU > Click Copy
- Now navigate to your On5 [Should be available in the left panel; if not go to "My Computer" and it should pop up]
- Find, or create, a folder you can easily remember inside the phone's internal memory [i.e; "Phone\Android" or create your own folder "Phone\TWRP"]
- Right click while inside the designated folder and paste the SuperSU zip
Time to start rooting:
Double check that android's settings, and the rooting files are in the right places.
Download Mode:
- Disconnect from your PC, and completely shut down your On5.
- After it is off; Press and hold first the Volume Down Button + The Home Screen Button + Then The Power Button.
- Hold the combination until download mode pops up
- Press Volume Up
- You are now ready for Odin
Odin:
- Start Odin on your PC [Run as Administrator for extra assurance]
- Click the "AP" slot, and navigate to the folder where you saved the TWRP zip file, and select it
- In a moment, the file should be listed in the "AP" section
- Verify that the AP selection's checkbox is checked
- Under options on Odin, MAKE SURE "Re-Partition" IS NOT checked.
- Make sure "Auto-Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are checked. [Auto-Reboot not required; Can manually shut off by battery removal after Odin gives the green "PASS" light]
- Plug your On5 into your PC now
- Odin will verify the connection with a little light blue box in the "ID:COM" section
- Double check settings
- Press the "Start" button
Odin results should say "PASS!" is green if the operation was done successfully.
If red "FAIL," then either try different versions of Odin, different USB slots, double check everything, or troubleshoot at your own risk. [Must remove battery and restart in download mode again to retry]
After Odin gives a "PASS!"
Booting Into TWRP Recovery:
- You might get lucky, and Odin automatically reboots the phone into TWRP.
-- If it does not reboot into TWRP, then let the phone finish loading to your homescreen and then fully shut it off. [If stuck in boot screen, then force shut-off with battery removal after disconnecting the device]
- To get into recovery from the phone being shut off, do the same as the Downloader, but by holding volume up instead of down.
[Hold Volume Up + Home Button + Power/Lock]
TWRP:
- On the start page, there will be a slider that will allow TWRP full access. Slide it.
- Go into recovery/restore/backup and create a recovery image in an easily-accessible folder like your other files [With SuperSU would be easiest]
- This may take a moment so be patient
- Once that is complete DO NOT REBOOT YET
- Go back to the home screen and go to "Install"
- Navigate to the file where you put the SuperSU zip [NOTICE: Instead of "Phone\TWRP"; your folder would be "sdcard\TWRP" despite it being on internal storage]
- If you can't see the zip file, make sure the button "Install from zip" is clicked instead of "install from image"
- Select the file
- Swipe to install, and then use the quick "erase cache" option TWRP gives after
- Click the reboot option
- You will be taken to their final page asking if you want to install their app, you don't have to. I actually recommend doing that at a later time. Swipe to reboot.
VUELA!
It will take some time to boot, but you should now be rooted!
Bootloop or boot screen freezing? [Make sure to give it time]
If you didn't take my advice and did it with the external SD card, shut off the phone, take out the SD card, and try booting again [Again allowing time to boot]
Wait until device is fully booted before reinserting SD card, then use a file browser to delete all Android files inside the SD card before you ever reboot or shut down again. [You might not remember what could have caused the problem after a while]
everything worked until i tried to go into recovery mode is there a alternative
Randeag said:
I just went through this process for virtually the same phone. [G550T1UVU2AQC4; For your exact Model's S/W# like this, look in battery compartment or the box the phone came in]
Despite being over 6 months old, I figured I may as well post the information for future onlookers. I could have used this info yesterday.
For this post specifically regarding "failing half way through," I would hazard to guess that the firmware already installed on the phone is slightly more up-to-date than what you're trying to flash. Either that, or you don't have the right settings turned on to allow Odin to flash over the AP. Plus, how were you planning on rooting by flashing over the stock firmware in the first place? lol
Either way, I recommend just making sure what I'm about to say is what you've done so far.
Disclaimer: Rooting your phone, even attempting to, or using rooted apps can cause irreparable damage and turn it into a brick. Always make sure what you are using the root for is compatible with your model!!!
Notes:
- For rooting the Galaxy On5, Odin is merely to flash the recovery software to the device. The recovery software is where you install the root.
- For extra precaution, my method does not involve the external SD card. They seem to cause random issues for the first boot after rooting.
If you insist on doing it with the external SD card installed, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NO APPS ALREADY TRANSFERRED TO THE EXTERNAL SD CARD!
So to start....
Requirements:
Windows PC with open USB port to download files and transfer the files [Back USB ports are more reliable for PC Desktops; All USB ports are fine with a laptop]
USB-A to USB-B cable [Stock micro-USB cable]
Samsung On5 [Recommended ~100% battery]
A little patience
Galaxy On5 Settings:
#1 - Enable Developer Options
Settings > About device > Build Number - Keep tapping the Build Number until it says you're enabling Developer options, and continue tapping until you succeed.
#2 - OEM Unlock and USB Debugging
Settings > Developer options > Make sure both "OEM Unlock" and "USB Debugging" are turned on
#3 - Enable Unknown Sources
Settings > Lock screen and security > Make sure "Unknown sources" is turned on
Downloads: [4]
Samsung USB Driver - Link to Samsung's download for their Android USB driver for mobile phones. [Install regardless of whether you can already transfer from PC to Android]
http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
Odin - Link to an XDA Forum Post which, unlike most, has kept updated and added all versions. [I recommend to use the most up-to-date version; Remember to click the file name of the attachment to download]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Extract the Odin zip file to an easily accessible folder like "My Documents" and/or create its own file "Odin"
TWRP - Link to the always most up-to-date version for the Galaxy On5. [I don't recommend other recoveries; This is simple and reliable]
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxyon5tmobile.html
Don't unzip TWRP. Leave file zipped as-is and move it to the same folder as Odin; and/or create its own Sub-Folder for organization "Documents\Odin\TWRP"
SuperSU - Link to the SuperSU version I used that worked smoothly.
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815.zip
Link to the official website for an updated version. [I would just use what you know works though; From the official page, follow the most recent SuperSU release link and find the .zip file]
https://chainfire.eu/
Where to put SuperSU
- Connect PC to Galaxy On5 [After installing USB Driver]
- Open the file where your SuperSU download is.
- Right-click SuperSU > Click Copy
- Now navigate to your On5 [Should be available in the left panel; if not go to "My Computer" and it should pop up]
- Find, or create, a folder you can easily remember inside the phone's internal memory [i.e; "Phone\Android" or create your own folder "Phone\TWRP"]
- Right click while inside the designated folder and paste the SuperSU zip
Time to start rooting:
Double check that android's settings, and the rooting files are in the right places.
Download Mode:
- Disconnect from your PC, and completely shut down your On5.
- After it is off; Press and hold first the Volume Down Button + The Home Screen Button + Then The Power Button.
- Hold the combination until download mode pops up
- Press Volume Up
- You are now ready for Odin
Odin:
- Start Odin on your PC [Run as Administrator for extra assurance]
- Click the "AP" slot, and navigate to the folder where you saved the TWRP zip file, and select it
- In a moment, the file should be listed in the "AP" section
- Verify that the AP selection's checkbox is checked
- Under options on Odin, MAKE SURE "Re-Partition" IS NOT checked.
- Make sure "Auto-Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are checked. [Auto-Reboot not required; Can manually shut off by battery removal after Odin gives the green "PASS" light]
- Plug your On5 into your PC now
- Odin will verify the connection with a little light blue box in the "ID:COM" section
- Double check settings
- Press the "Start" button
Odin results should say "PASS!" is green if the operation was done successfully.
If red "FAIL," then either try different versions of Odin, different USB slots, double check everything, or troubleshoot at your own risk. [Must remove battery and restart in download mode again to retry]
After Odin gives a "PASS!"
Booting Into TWRP Recovery:
- You might get lucky, and Odin automatically reboots the phone into TWRP.
-- If it does not reboot into TWRP, then let the phone finish loading to your homescreen and then fully shut it off. [If stuck in boot screen, then force shut-off with battery removal after disconnecting the device]
- To get into recovery from the phone being shut off, do the same as the Downloader, but by holding volume up instead of down.
[Hold Volume Up + Home Button + Power/Lock]
TWRP:
- On the start page, there will be a slider that will allow TWRP full access. Slide it.
- Go into recovery/restore/backup and create a recovery image in an easily-accessible folder like your other files [With SuperSU would be easiest]
- This may take a moment so be patient
- Once that is complete DO NOT REBOOT YET
- Go back to the home screen and go to "Install"
- Navigate to the file where you put the SuperSU zip [NOTICE: Instead of "Phone\TWRP"; your folder would be "sdcard\TWRP" despite it being on internal storage]
- If you can't see the zip file, make sure the button "Install from zip" is clicked instead of "install from image"
- Select the file
- Swipe to install, and then use the quick "erase cache" option TWRP gives after
- Click the reboot option
- You will be taken to their final page asking if you want to install their app, you don't have to. I actually recommend doing that at a later time. Swipe to reboot.
VUELA!
It will take some time to boot, but you should now be rooted!
Bootloop or boot screen freezing? [Make sure to give it time]
If you didn't take my advice and did it with the external SD card, shut off the phone, take out the SD card, and try booting again [Again allowing time to boot]
Wait until device is fully booted before reinserting SD card, then use a file browser to delete all Android files inside the SD card before you ever reboot or shut down again. [You might not remember what could have caused the problem after a while]
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everything worked until I got into recovery mode and nothing would load the android icon gear were turning then said it was nothing is there an alternative to gt into recovery mode????
Hello XDA community,
Im a noobie when it comes to rooting, thats why i need help...
I deleted some files that i want to recover on my Samsung S7 Edge 2-3 years ago, this device has Android 7.0. (Never updated)
There is a lot of apps such as Disk Digger that offer you to recover every single file but the device must be rooted to access 100% on the internal memory.
Right now my Samsung S7 Edge is not rooted but i need to root to recover this files, so my question is, there is anyway of rooting without factory reset, or there is anyway of doing a fully backup of the internal memory of my device without touching the partitions so then i can try recovering my files later with this apps?
I hope someone can help me...
Regards
It's pretty disappointing that nobody ever responded to this considering how big is a community it is and how popular the S7 Edge was. I know this is pretty old and hopefully you were able to resolve this before this message but I'm going to respond to this just so you don't feel like your question wasn't acknowledged at all. I have an S7 Edge through Verizon which uses the Snapdragon processor. And I will find a link to post for you that although the method says it's discontinued I rooted my phone through this method and it works fine. The only reason that you would have to wipe your phone is if you're changing firmware as far as I know. I've rooted my phones and did not have to wipe them. I kept all the data and everything.
Before I lift this you are also asking about an application that you could use to back up your phone and that would be Samsung smart switch. It has a companion app for the desktop and it sinks to the phone and it'll make a backup of your data.
Now on to the root method all props and praise goes to the people that worked to give this to the people I'm not good at doing all this **** and I'm not meaning to step on any toes I'm just trying to help you since nobody did for two ****ing years.
To root
1. Download PrinceComsys Odin
Odin.Prince.Comsy.zip
drive.google.com
2. Download the engboot.
Engboot Download
Nougat_S7_Edge_EngBoot.tar.md5
drive.google.com
3 make sure you have adb and fastboot installed on your computer (goggle them)
4. Root file
Download the file below.
Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2.zip | by jrkruse for Galaxy S7 Edge
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
BELOW IS THE ROOT AND MOD FOR THE PHONE!!!!!
Follow this method to root:
1. Shut off the phone and boot into download mode (volume down, home, and power). Use Odin And Flash Nougat_S7_Edge_EngBoot.tar.md5 In AP Slot
2. When the phone reboots, unlock developer options by going into the phone settings scroll down to 'about phone' find the build number and tap on it repeatedly after several times it will unlock Developer Options then back out once and in your settings you should have a new option on the very bottom called developer options go into that and enable USB debugging and Disable Verify Apps Over USB.
Plug the phone into the computer and make sure you have adb and fastboot installed to this location
C:\Users\YOUR PROFILE\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools
go to that folder and inside it hold shift and right click then click on 'open command window here'
then in command prompt type
adb devices
then hit enter.
The computer should automaticly detect and run adb
3. Unzip the Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2.zip and hold shift and right click then click on 'open command window here'
In the command window type root.bat then press enter from your PC.
4. This will install root when done phone will reboot
5. The process wipes dalvik cache so it will take a few minutes to reboot
6. If having problems getting Grant SuperSU dialog to come up you can delete the SuperSU app and root will be granted instantly to all root request
Give phone a few min to settle open developer options set animation scales .05 and others to .05
Give phone a few min to settle open developer options set animation scales .05 and others to .05
ODIN FAILED TO WRITE ERROR
Did you get this Failed To Write Message in Odin?
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Odin Error Message:
<ID:0/003> FAIL! Model dismatch fail
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
SOLUTIONS
Did you:
? Open Odin as Administrator?
? Try the Prince Comsy version?
? Enable Developer Settings?
-Open Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 Times
? Enable OEM Unlock?
-Go Back to Settings > Tap Developer Options > Tap OEM Unlock
? Enable USB Debugging?
-Tap Developer Options > Tap USB Debugging
NOTHING WORKS
Did you try every single thing but nothing works?
Well, did you right click "Odin" each time you go to open it and then click "open as administrator"?
Sometimes you have to try several different versions of Odin.
But I have found that Odin3 v3.12.7 was the one that would work when the others had not.
I always would forget to also open Odin as Administrator.
It's a pain in the neck to have to remember to open as admin every time.
But you usually have to do it.
Did you check that ADB had started? Maybe that might be the reason it won't work?
But I doubt it! But you just never know and I am just trying to help you get it flashed.
It's a very quick flash and you can see that the PDA load was very quick as well.
But as far as the errors, you just have to keep trying...
Which I mean, you sometimes have to open, close, reopen Odin when it doesn't work.
Sometimes that helps, sometimes it doesn't.
It's all about the right Odin version at the time
making sure the cord is good
Opening Odin as Admin
And keep trying again after restarting your phone by holding the download mode button sequence again.
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Congratulations! You are ROOTED but you're not done
Follow these instructions next
On your phone, open the SuperSU app (installed during the root process) and tap on Settings. Half-way down under Security, tap on "Enable su during boot".
This option will ensure that startup scripts that are installed during this process get to do their job correctly.
Download the fix or fix+debloat script flashable ZIP package appropriate for your model of phone and copy this file to your device:
S7_VOLTE_ICON_FIX_ALL_VARIANTS or S7_or_S7Edge_Fixes_V15.zip (MD5 hash F15CD9BDC35382A8F48FFBEDBB1BCDF0) (any Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge)
turn off auto update of time and date in your phone settings, then set your year to 2013,
Launch FlashFire app on the phone and click the (+) button in the lower right to add a step. Select a 'Flash ZIP or OTA' flash step.
Locate the flashable ZIP package and select it. For options, check on 'Mount /system read/write' and leave the rest of the options unchecked.
Tweaks to Root
Debloat and fix several issues with the phone (CPU lag issues, poor battery performance, phone becoming too hot, Wi-Fi not saving passwords, hotspot/tethering not working,
VoLTE icon appearing, searching for service issues, MMS not working, unauthorized security nag notification, etc.):
Full notes on what this flashable update does:
Adds a rotate button to the native gallery app
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Adds a shortcut call button in the call log next to each logged call.
Adjusts several CPU tunables, which fixes phone lag and battery life issues.
Disables "No SIM" popup when no SIM card is present.
Disables roaming data by default.
Disables secure storage support, which fixes Wi-Fi passwords not saving issue.
Disables Verizon provisioning for Wi-Fi tethering/hotspot (will still use your data plan, of course).
Enables ADB to run as root by default.
Enables CPU idling/sleeping, which fixes phone heat issues.
Enables mock GPS locations.
Enables native call recording feature in the dialer.
Enables native Wi-Fi calling feature in the dialer.
Enables RIL power saving features.
Enables scheduled messages in the native messaging app.
Enables the camera during calls.
Enables unlimited contact merging.
Enables using the new 3GPP2 Profile ID (Verizon exclusive).
Fixes various 'searching for service' and other cellular network connectivity issues (SMS/MMS not working, calls not working, etc.)
Knox apps, drivers, and data are removed (fix+debloat version).
Prefers LTE network.
Raises the contact name length limit to 1,280 characters.
Raises the maximum SMS recipient limit from 10 to 90.
Remove nagging 'unauthorized actions' security notification (fix+debloat version).
Removes VoLTE icon.
after you flash your stuff change the date back. and you're good.
I know this all seems like a lot and it seems very confusing but it's pretty easy if you just follow the directions this will not wipe your data. Please do research, read through the forms and just tried to get as much knowledge as you can before you go about doing this it's an easy process but it's better to go in with more knowledge, I hope this helps. If you have to reinstall the firmware make sure that you install CSC home so you don't lose your data
I got bored so I made a HavocOS guide. Enjoy!
I am not responsible for any bad things happening to your device/angry parents because YOU messed your phone up. If it somehow broke after you did this, it's not my problem.
oh yea also I didnt make the OS. this is just a guide.
Downloads in video description.
I wanted to make this quick and simple so here's a video:
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Written guide:
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Pt. 0: quick prerequisites that i forgor to write before
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consider reading through the guide before you do it
make sure oem unlocking is enabled on your phone. if you dont know how to do that uhh here's how:
1. go to settings
2. scroll down to about
3. tap the build number until it asks for your screen lock
4. go to system
5. go to developer options
6. enable oem unlocking.
7. if its grayed out its because your phone is cringe, sorry.
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Pt. 1: Downloads
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Download all of these files
Google USB driver Extract with 7z or WinRar.
Platform Tools Click "Download for Windows" and extract with 7z or WinRar.
Stock Firmware Extract with 7z or WinRar.
TWRP/Kernel Don't extract this.
HavocOS Don't extract this.
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Pt. 2: Drivers
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How to install Android drivers:
1. Put your phone in fastboot mode (turn off your phone and turn it back on with power button and vol down.)
2. Open Device Manager on your PC.
3. Click on the dropdown for "Other Devices"
4. Find "Android"
5. Double click on "Android"
6. Click on "Update Driver"
7. Click on "Browse my computer for drivers"
8. Click on "Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer"
9. Double click on "Show all devices"
10. Click on "Have Disk"
11. Click on "Browse"
12. Find the usb_driver folder that you extracted earlier and in that folder, select android_winusb.inf and hit "Open"
13. Select "Android Bootloader Interface" and it "Next"
14. If there are any warnings, just press "Yes"
Drivers have been installed.
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Pt. 3: Installing command line tools
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How to install platform-tools systemwide.
1. Find your platform-tools folder and move it to somewhere where it can stay there forever, E.g. the root folder in your C drive (C:\). I don't recommend putting it on your desktop because that will add useless clutter.
2. Go to your start menu and look up "Environment Variables"
3. Click on "Environment Variables"
4. Scroll down on the bottom; "System Variables" section, find "Path", and double click on it
5. Click on "New"
6. Click on "Browse"
7. Navigate to your "platform-tools" folder
8. Click on platform-tools
9. Click "Ok."
10. Click "Ok."
11. Click "Ok."
12. Click "Ok."
(lol)
oh also i forgot to mention, unlock your bootloader now
steps to do that here:
1. open cmd
2. enter fastboot flashing unlock
3. hit yes on the prompt that appears on your phone
4. you might need to enter fastboot flashing unlock_critical (if cmd gives you an error saying it doesn't exist or something just kinda ignore it, i'm only putting it here just in case)
5. you should be good to continue
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Pt. 4: The Installation.
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Installing HavocOS
1. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PHONE IS IN FASTBOOT MODE.
2. Open aura-p-release-3201
3. Run flash_all.bat (double click on it)
4. Wait until it finishes running.
5. As soon as it closes and your phone screen turns black, immediately hold the power and volume down buttons and enter fastboot mode.
6. Open Command Prompt (CMD)
7. Flash the Kernel by typing fastboot flash boot <boot.img> and replace <boot.img> with the file path to your boot.img file. (Tip: you can drag the file into CMD to put in the file path.)
8. Flash HavocOS by typing fastboot flash system <HavocOS PHH.img> and replace <HavocOS PHH.img> with the file path to the HavocOS PHH.img file. Ignore the errors.
9. Wait until everything finishes and unplug your phone (if you want to)
10. Use volume buttons to go down to "Recovery Mode"
11. Select "Recovery Mode" with your power button. (Tip: double tap the power button to get past the bootloader unlocked warning screen)
12. Swipe to allow modifications
13. Tap on wipe > format data > type "yes" > press "OK"
14. Press back until you get to the TWRP home screen
15. Tap "Reboot" > tap "Recovery" > then tap "Do not install"
16. Wait until it reboots back into recovery.
17. Follow steps 12-14, then hit "Reboot" > then hit "System"
If it doesn't boot into the setup screen, open fastboot mode and format the data once more, then reboot into system.
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and here are the easiest and also some of the dumbest GSI root instructions ever:
Download Magisk-v21.4.zip
1. Open TWRP and mount everything. (except for USB storage. micro sd card is optional.)
2. Put Magisk-v21.4.zip on your phone (in file explorer)
3. Open the TWRP file manager (advanced > file manager)
4. Navigate to /system/system/bin
5. Find resetprop and tap on it
6. Rename resetprop to phh-resetprop
7. tap on install
8. install Magisk-v21.4.zip
9. Boot up your phone, open magisk, and update everything.
10. Turn on MagiskHide in the settings of magisk manager.
11. Profit$ (lol)
SafetyNet should pass if you did it properly (I would find it kinda funny if you managed to mess up those easy instructions)
Alright guys, have a nice day!
p.s: I might begin work on a user-friendly auto-installer soon.
Thank you OP, finally got Android 11 fully working including SafetyNet, camera/flashlight, Bluetooth and SD card. The only tricky part was the Bluetooth - got help from this comment - needed to delete both APKs before first boot.
pigjr said:
Thank you OP, finally got Android 11 fully working including SafetyNet, camera/flashlight, Bluetooth and SD card. The only tricky part was the Bluetooth - got help from this comment - needed to delete both APKs before first boot.
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yea i forgot to include that part. I thought you didn't need to do that before boot tho. I managed to get BT working by deleting BluetoothResCommon.apk and renaming RazerAuraBluetoothRes.apk to BluetoothResCommon.apk.
all the links for 4.1 are dead you got any bro?
Cylow333 said:
all the links for 4.1 are dead you got any bro?
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There is a mirror in the description of the video.
Dude you are a different type of god thank you so much I can finally sleep now.
Quick question: is this version of Havoc have no issues with receiving SMS? Previous versions of it cause this annoying issue that after few minutes from restart SMS stop arriving to phone and the only fix at that time was just to restart it. Tried some patches from telegram but basically end up with no fix.
drumiec said:
Quick question: is this version of Havoc have no issues with receiving SMS? Previous versions of it cause this annoying issue that after few minutes from restart SMS stop arriving to phone and the only fix at that time was just to restart it. Tried some patches from telegram but basically end up with no fix.
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not that i know of
Uhh is there anyway to edit the buildprop without getting a bootloop? I tried with buildprop editor and i vant see any of the info if i change something and when i restart it goes in a loop.
Cylow333 said:
Uhh is there anyway to edit the buildprop without getting a bootloop? I tried with buildprop editor and i vant see any of the info if i change something and when i restart it goes in a loop.
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I have never tried editing the buildprop so I don't know, sorry.
Marcos8760 said:
yea i forgot to include that part. I thought you didn't need to do that before boot tho. I managed to get BT working by deleting BluetoothResCommon.apk and renaming RazerAuraBluetoothRes.apk to BluetoothResCommon.apk.
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So do I have to reflash in order to fix Bluetooth?
Sadly my main reason for losing is that I'm running into a mako issue with HavocOS. systenUI keeps crashing whenever the on-screen keyboard is displayed. This happens with the default installed gBoard and SwiftKey beta. It also crashes when the screen goes to sleep. I followed all the steps from the video. Only thing I did besides that was restore a backup from Google Drive so I didn't have to manually install everything. I'm sadly out of ideas and might have to switch to normal GSI or back to LineageOS so the device is stable enough to use.
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So do I have to reflash in order to fix Bluetooth?
Sadly my main reason for losing is that I'm running into a mako issue with HavocOS. systenUI keeps crashing whenever the on-screen keyboard is displayed. This happens with the default installed gBoard and SwiftKey beta. It also crashes when the screen goes to sleep. I followed all the steps from the video. Only thing I did besides that was restore a backup from Google Drive so I didn't have to manually install everything. I'm sadly out of ideas and might have to switch to normal GSI or back to LineageOS so the device is stable enough to use.
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I have never had to fix BT before first boot.
And also, that's kinda weird. I've never had any systemUI crashes with the keyboard, although i have had a weird bug where the entire OS crashes and it reboots into a state where its impossible to use. however, to fix that, i just reflashed and i never encountered the bug again. your install might have been a lemon. maybe install again?
Marcos8760 said:
I have never had to fix BT before first boot.
And also, that's kinda weird. I've never had any systemUI crashes with the keyboard, although i have had a weird bug where the entire OS crashes and it reboots into a state where its impossible to use. however, to fix that, i just reflashed and i never encountered the bug again. your install might have been a lemon. maybe install again?
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Do I need to flash back to stock or can I do a "dirty" reflash?
gumbyx84 said:
Do I need to flash back to stock or can I do a "dirty" reflash?
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Eh. I think flashing back to stock might be better.
Marcos8760 said:
Eh. I think flashing back to stock might be better.
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Trying out now. I'm at work so I don't have my laptop with me. Trying it work a live CD image lol
Update: It's been sitting on the "Powered by Android" screen for 20+ minutes. I already tried a data wipe from the bootloader. I can get into TWRP. I'm going to give it another 10 minutes then try flashing HavocOS again.
Update 2: I've made progress. Now it's stick on the HavocOS loading screen. It's been like that for 20+ minutes. Tried the bootloader data format.
Update 3: I was finally able to flash HavocOS at home without issue. I flashed Magisk before even booting into the OS and it seems to be working ok. After it rebooted to complete the setup/install, the issue came back. I'm just flashing HavocOS without Magisk for now.
Hello,
Thank you for the guide, i have installed the android 11 successfully, but i got a startup loup when i tried to restart the phone (in a normal way ), the havoc logo started up then the password, but it just louping between them..
Please help
Hello I did exactly what you said for magisk I updated everything but the problem is that I don't have access to superuser and nor to the module in magisk in my razer phone 2 with havocOS.
Do you have a solution to this problem thank you ?