i just got my v20 today, trying to root it.... noticing that the enable oem unlock button under developer mode is greyed out, and can't activate it...
how can i fix this? factory reset didn't work, I'm on a mac ( but have installed parallels with windows ) any suggestions?
also i was told the phone's bootloader is already unlocked
Hello,
I am going through the official way of unlocking the bootloader through developer.lge.com
I am trying to see my device's ID but can't get into boot loader mode
When ever I run "adb reboot bootloader" in CMD I get the message "no device/emulator found"
- OEM unlock is enabled
- USB debugging is enabeled
- I am using LG usb drivers
Did a ton of googling and not sure what else to try.
I wanna root this phone so bad!
Well I was able to get past the ID issue by using a different PC, however once I was able to input my device ID and everything into the LG site, the message I got was this:
Your device (LGUS996Z) does not support unlocking the bootloader. Please check your model. Your account will be locked if you enter the wrong information more than 8 times.
I don't even understand how it's possible if this us a US996.. gonna be pretty upset if I can't unlock the bootloader
What the heck is a LGUS996Z anyway!?
Gonna be really upset if I can't unlock the bootloader
Here's a picture of the model number sticker:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y64rgsee2rol37a/20180120_024800.jpg?dl=0
pretty sure it isn't the us cellular version
Ok guys new to this device I went to Moto site to get unlocked bootloader and it's says it can't. I attached a screenshot is there any work around for this?
goast said:
Ok guys new to this device I went to Moto site to get unlocked bootloader and it's says it can't. I attached a screenshot is there any work around for this?
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Did you by chance purchase the Amazon-exclusive variant of the device (with the ads to reduce the price)? They're both the same, except you can't unlock the Amazon version's bootloader.
Also, try opening developer options (tap the build number 7 times, press the back key, and then the new developer options menu that appeared) and then enabling the "OEM unlocking" option. Then try unlocking the bootloader again via fastboot.
Cannot find a way to enter the bootloader. Volume down + power doesn't do anything. Same with adb reboot bootloader.
@Cobra04 Did you have any luck in unlocking the bootloader for LG V35 ULM ??
xd7 said:
@Cobra04 Did you have any luck in unlocking the bootloader for LG V35 ULM ??
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I have not
Cobra04 said:
I have not
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Hopefully it will happen soon, let's keep up the hope.
Been poking around and still can't access bootloader on this phone. Even through ADB I can't get anything but a reboot. Anyone been having any luck?
Nope, LG won't let us unlock bootloader for this device. My first non rooted phone since original Droid. But it's still a test device for Google Fi so I accept it.
Cobra04 said:
Cannot find a way to enter the bootloader. Volume down + power doesn't do anything. Same with adb reboot bootloader.
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1. Go to Developer options.
2. unlock OEM option.
3. Now, you will need IMEI number of your device.
4. To get the IMEI number for the phone, dial *#06# on the phone. You will get the IMEI number.
5. And now connect your phone to the PC.
6. Next, open the command prompt on the PC and type the following ADB Command code to reboot the phone into the bootloader.
adb reboot bootloader
Rahul,
Can this phones bootloader be unlocked using LG-Devs service? I looked over and didn't see V35 listed as a supported device.
rahul220 said:
1. Go to Developer options.
2. unlock OEM option.
3. Now, you will need IMEI number of your device.
4. To get the IMEI number for the phone, dial *#06# on the phone. You will get the IMEI number.
5. And now connect your phone to the PC.
6. Next, open the command prompt on the PC and type the following ADB Command code to reboot the phone into the bootloader.
adb reboot bootloader
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Does not work. Did you ever test this on a LG v35? Give some proofs if you did else stop commenting just for the sake of commenting. Thank you.
It's clear you do not know anything about this particular phone.
1) LG has locked out bootloader access for most carrier branded phones starting with 2017 LG G6. Nothing you do will allow that functionality for those affected phones unless you Frankenstein it to another open market variant which allows that access. i.e., How we convert the AT&T H931 V30 to the open market US998 V30. At that point, then you now have fastboot flash commands and can access the bootloader. On H931 V30 (like AT&T V35), you cannot unless you do something like that.
2) You say to get the IMEI number, then don't even tell why you would need the IMEI number. You don't need the IMEI number ever to access a bootloader.
I think you copied and pasted part of some list from some website, which has nothing to do with this V35 phone.
rahul220 said:
1. Go to Developer options.
2. unlock OEM option.
3. Now, you will need IMEI number of your device.
4. To get the IMEI number for the phone, dial *#06# on the phone. You will get the IMEI number.
5. And now connect your phone to the PC.
6. Next, open the command prompt on the PC and type the following ADB Command code to reboot the phone into the bootloader.
adb reboot bootloader
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First of all, power off your device. Connect the USB to your phone only. Now pressing & holding the Volume Down key connect the another port of your type C USB to the computer. Now your device will boot to a mode known as Recovery mode. Now find where is the Bootloader option. If you find "Reboot to bootloader" option, select this using Volume+/- & Power keys. Your device will Reboot to Bootloader or Fastboot mode.
Let me know it worked for you or not.
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First of all, power off your device. Connect the USB to your phone only. Now pressing & holding the Volume Down key connect the another port of your type C USB to the computer. Now your device will boot to a mode known as Recovery mode. Now find where is the Bootloader option. If you find "Reboot to bootloader" option, select this using Volume+/- & Power keys. Your device will Reboot to Bootloader or Fastboot mode.
Let me know it worked for you or not.
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This does NOT work. I tried pressing the following combinations and then plugging the phone via USB into the computer. I was using a Google Fi version of the V35.
No Buttons = Offline Charging mode
Volume down = Offline Charging mode
Volume Up = Firmware Update Screen
Power = Normal Boot
Vol up + Down = Offline Charging mode
Vol Down + Power = Endless Bootloop
Vol up + Power = Normal Boot
Also I think one of these combos turned off my USB support. When I plug the phone into my computer it will charge, but it wont give me the USB options...
LG V35 bootloader unlocked
ChazzMatt said:
Hello @ChazzMatt
Someone in Shenzhen China has unlocked the bootloader of LG V35. Looks like he is using similar vulnerability within the verification of bootloader for the V30 model series.
He can unlock the bootloader of LG V35 and LG V40.
https://www.mylgphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lg-v35-484x1024.jpg
https://www.mylgphones.com/lg-v35-bootloader-can-now-be-unlocked.html
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Sweet. Here's hopping we see root.
asialove2013 said:
ChazzMatt said:
Hello @ChazzMatt
Someone in Shenzhen China has unlocked the bootloader of LG V35. Looks like he is using similar vulnerability within the verification of bootloader for the V30 model series.
He can unlock the bootloader of LG V35 and LG V40.
https://www.mylgphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lg-v35-484x1024.jpg
https://www.mylgphones.com/lg-v35-bootloader-can-now-be-unlocked.html
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I'll believe it when they release their method of unlocking. Until then it's BS.
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Cobra04 said:
asialove2013 said:
I'll believe it when they release their method of unlocking. Until then it's BS.
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Buy a BOX,
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asialove2013 said:
Buy a BOX,
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Okay, do you have proof it will unlock this phone?
I don't know but if there were any root method that doesn't require unlocking bootloader ( like using kingo root or something else that exploit system vulnerability ) you can use dd command to erase LAF partition ( if exist in lg v35 because I don't have this device ) this will remove LG Advanced Flash screen and replace it with fastboot ( did it only in lg g3 )
i emailed LG asking if the V35 unbranded will be added to LG Developer which would allow for bootloader unlock...i got a response that made no sense and didn't answer my question.
any updates?
Today I got my rma return device
and I forget to enter the sim unlock code then flashed Google Fi firmware in it
now I cant enter the unlock code and locked with at&t sim card
Any idea? or I just need send back to LG again and let them flash back to at&t firmware?
many thanks
PikachuRX78 said:
Today I got my rma return device
and I forget to enter the sim unlock code then flashed Google Fi firmware in it
now I cant enter the unlock code and locked with at&t sim card
Any idea? or I just need send back to LG again and let them flash back to at&t firmware?
many thanks
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did you solve this?
PikachuRX78 said:
Today I got my rma return device
and I forget to enter the sim unlock code then flashed Google Fi firmware in it
now I cant enter the unlock code and locked with at&t sim card
Any idea? or I just need send back to LG again and let them flash back to at&t firmware?
many thanks
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1. flash Mexican locked KDZ.
2. dial: *#546368#*350#
3. enter the code you have
4. flash back the Google Fi KDZ
vavoo said:
1. flash Mexican locked KDZ.
2. dial: *#546368#*350#
3. enter the code you have
4. flash back the Google Fi KDZ
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I've made the same mistake. I received a repaired device from LG not knowing they sent it back with the AT&T software network locked. I flashed to Google Fi image and now I can't enter my unlock code. This 546368 code gives me a special menu but nowhere to enter an unlock code.
Edit: I followed the steps above but they didn't work exactly for me so here's exactly what I did:
1. Flash to this firmware: V350AWMH10a_06_TCL_MX_OP_0424.kdz firmware from lg-firmwares (sorry I'm too new I'm not allowed to post links)
2. Set up the device just enough to get to a phone dialer prompt
3. Dial 2945#*350# (no need to press "call")
4. Select the first option, "Network lock"
5. Enter your unlock code
That worked perfectly! Thank you for sharing.
fancycat said:
I've made the same mistake. I received a repaired device from LG not knowing they sent it back with the AT&T software network locked. I flashed to Google Fi image and now I can't enter my unlock code. This 546368 code gives me a special menu but nowhere to enter an unlock code.
Edit: I followed the steps above but they didn't work exactly for me so here's exactly what I did:
1. Flash to this firmware: V350AWMH10a_06_TCL_MX_OP_0424.kdz firmware from lg-firmwares (sorry I'm too new I'm not allowed to post links)
2. Set up the device just enough to get to a phone dialer prompt
3. Dial 2945#*350# (no need to press "call")
4. Select the first option, "Network lock"
5. Enter your unlock code
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