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When will we have root for Verizon LG G2?

I know its not out yet but most phones are getting rooted before released. On top of that, the korean version is already rooted.
So thats why I ask when you guys think we will have root? Is the verizon version that different from the Korean version (Lock bootloader)?
Just wanted an idea before i pick the phone up next week.
Thx

In 18 hours, give or take a couple.

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i'll take the over.

FynxSyndct said:
i'll take the over.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440163&page=9

As of right now, LG has no drivers that support the vzw LG G2 as far as anyone on this forum has found. If we had proper drivers we may be able to root right now using the same method the ATT variant used.

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As of right now, LG has no drivers that support the vzw LG G2 as far as anyone on this forum has found. If we had proper drivers we may be able to root right now using the same method the ATT variant used.
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I don't have the G2 yet. But someone should call LG support for a link to the drivers. Just say your pic isn't reading the MTP or something.
800-243-0000

I will tomorrow morning if nobody else does.
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I called, they sent me to lgforums.com and clicked on drivers and resources and it has the 2.7.1 driver. That is all that's available
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Coming from a GNex, this device is nothing but improvement other than not having an unlocked bootloader and root. If at the minimum they(developers) can not get the Verizon version rooted during my 14 day return period, this device will be going back. Too much BS loaded on this thing, but I do want to love it. Is there a bounty yet for root and unlock??

Lesser Version said:
Coming from a GNex, this device is nothing but improvement other than not having an unlocked bootloader and root. If at the minimum they(developers) can not get the Verizon version rooted during my 14 day return period, this device will be going back. Too much BS loaded on this thing, but I do want to love it. Is there a bounty yet for root and unlock??
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I also came from a GNex, so same here. Love the new G2 phone, but I am not sure why Verizon always seems to go through the added effort of obfuscating root for power users.
Root is the absolute bare minimum for me. For now, I am in a two week holding pattern... I can't get too attached to the device because if there's no root, the phone is worthless.

DeaconBoogie said:
I also came from a GNex, so same here. Love the new G2 phone, but I am not sure why Verizon always seems to go through the added effort of obfuscating root for power users.
Root is the absolute bare minimum for me. For now, I am in a two week holding pattern... I can't get too attached to the device because if there's no root, the phone is worthless.
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Exactly!! Root is bare minimum, unlock will be better.....:good:

Nothing is going to happen on the vzw g2 until usb debugging works properly. As far as it looks right now there is nobody on a vzw g2 that has it actually working. It's able to be checked, but when you plug it in there is no notification in the notification bar that says it's working....and not a single person has been able to get the phone detected by adb.

Lesser Version said:
Exactly!! Root is bare minimum, unlock will be better.....:good:
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DeaconBoogie said:
I also came from a GNex, so same here. Love the new G2 phone, but I am not sure why Verizon always seems to go through the added effort of obfuscating root for power users.
Root is the absolute bare minimum for me. For now, I am in a two week holding pattern... I can't get too attached to the device because if there's no root, the phone is worthless.
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Nothing is going to happen on the vzw g2 until usb debugging works properly. As far as it looks right now there is nobody on a vzw g2 that has it actually working. It's able to be checked, but when you plug it in there is no notification in the notification bar that says it's working....and not a single person has been able to get the phone detected by adb.
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Agreed just left my Gnex also. I think I will stick it out past the 14 days. VZW doesn't have anything else to offer even close to the G2. The S4 doesn't interest me at all.

Lesser Version said:
Coming from a GNex, this device is nothing but improvement other than not having an unlocked bootloader and root. If at the minimum they(developers) can not get the Verizon version rooted during my 14 day return period, this device will be going back. Too much BS loaded on this thing, but I do want to love it. Is there a bounty yet for root and unlock??
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I'm in the same boat. on a GNex for 2 years and this is the first device that's coaxed me to switch. If we don't have (at least) root by 2 weeks it's going back and I'm back to the drawing board. I'm okay with waiting on the bootloader but that could also be a risk given the current status for other devices still not being unlocked.
Part of the reason I've stuck with the GNex so long is the custom ROM scene - and specifically Paranoid Android which is fantastic on that device. G2 has me happy so far but getting rid of the VZW turn on/off sounds and animations is the first thing that has to go.

mouf32 said:
Agreed just left my Gnex also. I think I will stick it out past the 14 days. VZW doesn't have anything else to offer even close to the G2. The S4 doesn't interest me at all.
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I picked up an s4 for my wife when I got my g2, after using both, g2 is much better imo
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p2im0 said:
I'm in the same boat. on a GNex for 2 years and this is the first device that's coaxed me to switch. If we don't have (at least) root by 2 weeks it's going back and I'm back to the drawing board. I'm okay with waiting on the bootloader but that could also be a risk given the current status for other devices still not being unlocked.
Part of the reason I've stuck with the GNex so long is the custom ROM scene - and specifically Paranoid Android which is fantastic on that device. G2 has me happy so far but getting rid of the VZW turn on/off sounds and animations is the first thing that has to go.
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We are truly in the same boat like you said. The rom scene is what kept the GNex shortcomings(battery life/radios) in check. You are right about the current rate at which bootloaders are being unlocked. Nexus devices may be the only way to go. Does anyone know LG's history for having devices unlockable( bootloader), dev support, and receiving android updates? My relationship with this phone so far is like that hot girl at the bar who's got it all, but something just doesn't seem right.....

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We are truly in the same boat like you said. The rom scene is what kept the GNex shortcomings(battery life/radios) in check. You are right about the current rate at which bootloaders are being unlocked. Nexus devices may be the only way to go. Does anyone know LG's history for having devices unlockable( bootloader), dev support, and receiving android updates? My relationship with this phone so far is like that hot girl at the bar who's got it all, but something just doesn't seem right.....
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The thing that doesn't seem right is that it's on Verizon (read: mental issues). I really want to nab this thing, but with the way the GS4 was handled, along with the HTC One, I don't know if I can bring myself to do it.

Verizon G2 just got rooted. I believe

Root achieved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45564780&posted=1#post45564780

G3 on ATT (for when it happens)

Here's hoping. I loved the g2 but this looks fantastic.
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ekerbuddyeker said:
Here's hoping. I loved the g2 but this looks fantastic.
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True that! I just hope this isn't locked down like the GS5

They didn't lock down the m8...hopefully they won't lock the g3 down..if they do I'll probably go with the m8.
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What's this lock down?

USFguy said:
True that! I just hope this isn't locked down like the GS5
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It most likely will be lock down. The loki exploit that was used to root the G2 was patched with android 4.4.
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AngryDinosaur said:
What's this lock down?
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The bootloader.
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barondebxl said:
It most likely will be lock down. The loki exploit that was used to root the G2 was patched with android 4.4.
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Being on a ATT One X I'm out of the loop has any exploit been found for 4.4? Or will we be in the same boat as the GS5 guys? How is the M8 doing?

USFguy said:
Being on a ATT One X I'm out of the loop has any exploit been found for 4.4? Or will we be in the same boat as the GS5 guys? How is the M8 doing?
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No exploit has been found for 4.4 so as far as I know, we will be in the same situation that we are in the S5.
HTC is a different story cause they provide a method to unlock the bootloader via HTC dev.
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I'm so hoping AT&T gets the G3 (and hoping even more the bootloader is unlocked).. I have the LG OG Pro, and LOVE it, but ready for something newer.. Would have got the G2, but the lack of a SD card slot turned me away from it.. Just hope we get lucky! :fingers-crossed:

nerdyblonde said:
I'm so hoping AT&T gets the G3 (and hoping even more the bootloader is unlocked).. I have the LG OG Pro, and LOVE it, but ready for something newer.. Would have got the G2, but the lack of a SD card slot turned me away from it.. Just hope we get lucky! :fingers-crossed:
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I love my OG Pro...like looove it, but when ATT offered me an early upgrade (1 year early) on my line, I opted for the S5...not knowing that it was bootloader locked.
Depending on the info released today and when it comes available, I may be returning my GS5 for the G3. Because you know... LG > Samsung in my book. (Even though I had both Note and Note 2)

nerdyblonde said:
I'm so hoping AT&T gets the G3 (and hoping even more the bootloader is unlocked).. I have the LG OG Pro, and LOVE it, but ready for something newer.. Would have got the G2, but the lack of a SD card slot turned me away from it.. Just hope we get lucky! :fingers-crossed:
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G3 is coming to all of the big 4. There's no chance in hell it will come with bootloader unlocked when getting the device through the carrier. If you want an unlocked bootloader, but it from 3rd party reseller or hope for a new exploit.

http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/lg-g3.html

You guys might be real happy about this, I just read this article, where they did a benchmark with an International version the LG-F400S LG G3 variant which apparently works on AT&T's LTE network. My guess while not only does an International version work on AT&T which is amazing news, but chances are, wouldn't that also mean that the device in theory would also be factory Unlocked?!? :good:
Here's the article.

nerdyblonde said:
I'm so hoping AT&T gets the G3 (and hoping even more the bootloader is unlocked).. I have the LG OG Pro, and LOVE it, but ready for something newer.. Would have got the G2, but the lack of a SD card slot turned me away from it.. Just hope we get lucky! :fingers-crossed:
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You might also consider the G2, spec wise very similar to the S5, but can be rooted easily and custom recovery installed (not T-Mobile) without having to downgrade the OS from Kit Kat first. The first step requires a computer using IOROOT25, which roots the phone, the an app that installs on the phone called Autorec, installs recovery. Easy as pie. I hope the G3 will be just as easy.
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Swetnes said:
You might also consider the G2, spec wise very similar to the S5, but can be rooted easily and custom recovery installed (not T-Mobile) without having to downgrade the OS from Kit Kat first. The first step requires a computer using IOROOT25, which roots the phone, the an app that installs on the phone called Autorec, installs recovery. Easy as pie. I hope the G3 will be just as easy.
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I looked into getting the G2 before I decided on my Optimus G Pro, but the lack of an SD slot instantly turned me away.. I've rooted many phones and installed more roms and kernels than I can count.. I'm studying development right now trying to get the hang of it so I can develop roms/kernels etc.. Thanks for your input!

I need a new phone bad and the LG G3 has everything I want. Sleek design, Wireless Charging, Removable battery, etc. If ATT locks down the bootloader, I'll be looking elsewhere.
I walked into an ATT store the other day and said I'm looking for a new phone. He said everyone really likes the GS5. I rolled my eyes and said no thanks. He had a puzzled look on his face and then I told him I'm not buying a bootloader locked phone. He just mumbled, "uh ya" and walked away. I walked out.
I was going to wait for the nexus 6 but that is dead now.
Looks like HTC is the only option these days for root and custom roms unless you go Oppo or One Plus One.

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jackal2001 said:
I need a new phone bad and the LG G3 has everything I want. Sleek design, Wireless Charging, Removable battery, etc. If ATT locks down the bootloader, I'll be looking elsewhere.
I walked into an ATT store the other day and said I'm looking for a new phone. He said everyone really likes the GS5. I rolled my eyes and said no thanks. He had a puzzled look on his face and then I told him I'm not buying a bootloader locked phone. He just mumbled, "uh ya" and walked away. I walked out.
I was going to wait for the nexus 6 but that is dead now.
Looks like HTC is the only option these days for root and custom roms unless you go Oppo or One Plus One.
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You can get the international version of all the phones you mentioned and they come with unlocked bootloaders. Look in the XDA forum for those phones (S5) and they probably have custom rom and a root process.....

jamezr said:
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You can get the international version of all the phones you mentioned and they come with unlocked bootloaders. Look in the XDA forum for those phones (S5) and they probably have custom rom and a root process.....
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The problem is having to pay full price for the phone. Yes, I know contracts end up being more expensive, but not everyone has about $700 in their pocket to drop on a phone.

I was thinking of picking up one of the Korean version on ebay. How can I know for sure that I will get 4g on AT&T?

frankos72 said:
I was thinking of picking up one of the Korean version on ebay. How can I know for sure that I will get 4g on AT&T?
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Check out post #13 of this thread.
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Verizon DEV Version for sale now!

Just confirmed purchase with 1 day delivery. I expect (hope) Tuesday!!!
GREAT NEWS!!!
PM me for link, XDA won't let me post a URL.
Received tracking info from Samsung just now!

Link for Dev Ed
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N915VMKEVZW
Mines on order as well. Been waiting for some more Note 4 Dev to come in stock (for a spare). Checked on the Edge and figured for another $100, why not?
Love my Note 4 Dev Ed, but the thought of something happening to it encouraged me to buy another as a backup. My luck, they'll finally come up with a Root exploit for the retail edition now.

so maybe root soon for Verizon devices ?

Wow! 800 bones. I would be just as happy (at this point) if we Verizon users could just get Lollipop!

Root probably but will anyone write vzw roms for such a rare device?

emtownsend said:
Wow! 800 bones. I would be just as happy (at this point) if we Verizon users could just get Lollipop!
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Well you be waiting awhile. Inside Samsung news. There not pushing any updates for a few months. Wish I still knew where I was reading this the other day. There new baby s6 getting all the attention.
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blazinandroid1 said:
Well you be waiting awhile. Inside Samsung news. There not pushing any updates for a few months. Wish I still knew where I was reading this the other day. There new baby s6 getting all the attention.
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Lol. Yup...looks like it.

Hopefully we will be next with the note 4 and s5 getting it now.

Mistake

I posted this elsewhere...
I rooted using twrp openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.1-trltetmo.img.tar via Odin 3.07, and installing UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip from the SD .
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so maybe root soon for Verizon devices ?
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YAY! mine just got here today. looking for that CWM thread now lol. Sadly it doesnt come prerooted lol but it was sure nice seeing the "Developer Device" tag under my battery. at least i dont think it is already rooted, downloading SU as i type this so i'll have an answer to that in a few minutes when i try root checker. but either way im going to install CWM very soon i hope and maybe we will get a good VZW rom, heck i'd be happy just unlocking the hotspot and killing all the samsung apps at this point... that'd hold me until a suitable rom comes forward.
anywho it has been a long wait for us VZWers soooo glad we finally got this, let the apps begin! XD

NekoShinigami said:
YAY! mine just got here today. looking for that CWM thread now lol. Sadly it doesnt come prerooted lol but it was sure nice seeing the "Developer Device" tag under my battery. at least i dont think it is already rooted, downloading SU as i type this so i'll have an answer to that in a few minutes when i try root checker. but either way im going to install CWM very soon i hope and maybe we will get a good VZW rom, heck i'd be happy just unlocking the hotspot and killing all the samsung apps at this point... that'd hold me until a suitable rom comes forward.
anywho it has been a long wait for us VZWers soooo glad we finally got this, let the apps begin! XD
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How'd it go Neko? I get mine Tuesday!
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Still trying to get root. A Samsung help person told me the bootloader was locked by default and there was no unlock method. (Posted screen cap in another thread) but that doesn't make sense. Either she didn't read my text when I said I had the developer edition or she was clearly too dumb to qualify for the job she had. There would be no point in dev editions if they were exactly like the retail versions. I think @docugod was able to root using the note 4 method but I'm waiting for his reply to make sure I read him correctly.
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Hey guys I did get root. I posted exactly how...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3070197
and I am on the Dev edition...
NekoShinigami said:
Still trying to get root. A Samsung help person told me the bootloader was locked by default and there was no unlock method. (Posted screen cap in another thread) but that doesn't make sense. Either she didn't read my text when I said I had the developer edition or she was clearly too dumb to qualify for the job she had. There would be no point in dev editions if they were exactly like the retail versions. I think @docugod was able to root using the note 4 method but I'm waiting for his reply to make sure I read him correctly.
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Anyone have one of these they want to sell? Been looking everywhere.

Anyone?

I'm Loving Lollipop, BUT where is Blaze's ROOT?

I went ahead an took the OTA for 5.0 because it has been confirmed we can go back to 4.4.4 and I'm Loving it but now I am wondering where is ROOT? blazinandroid1 said it would be released this weekend. The Weekend is come and GONE. I am starting to be a little Skeptical now.
HOW CAN I DELETE THIS THREAD ITS IN THE WRONG LOCATION???
Here is the Link to the Thread where blazinandroid1 claimed to achieve ROOT on N4 & S6.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...rd-rooting-n910a-n910v-models-t3042045/page10
Here is a Link to a discussion about him claiming to achieve ROOT, & now the discussion has changed to Where is He?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/talk-root-t2908919/page120

jasonsc1 said:
I went ahead an took the OTA for 5.0 because it has been confirmed we can go back to 4.4.4 and I'm Loving it but now I am wondering where is ROOT? blazinandroid1 said it would be released this weekend. The Weekend is come and GONE. I am starting to be a little Skeptical now. I would feel a lot better about it if he would share with "hsbadr" and let him help work on the "Bugs". hsbadr could as least confirm Root for N4 is Real. I could patiently wait another month if it was confirmed by another developer but as it is right now I am dying with anticipation! Lol Anyone else feel the way I do? Do yall think we are gonna actually get ROOT?
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just curious, why.not flash chainfire recovey to get root?

彩色的风 said:
just curious, why.not flash chainfire recovey to get root?
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To my Knowledge there is No Way possible to Root the Verizon Note 4 without Bricking it. I'm 99% sure that is the case

Locked bootloader
Verizon and AT&T have locked bootloaders so there is little you can do.
NEVER buy a phone there.
This article says it can be done but I am more sceptical then you are about it.
I'd be surprised if it did work.
http://phonelane.com/phone-tips/root-unroot-unlock-bootloader-samsung-galaxy-note-4-verizon/

Hmmm, interesting, Lollipop, Blaze's, Root, does anyone else see the irony here lol?
But wait, what if we reversed it to crack the code! hahahaha
Being really silly sorry mates

I decided that I would sell my N4 Verizon and get a sprint N4 unlock the carrier and root it for Verizons network. Then blaze said he cracked Verizon so I waited now I'm pissed.
Going back to plan B

LumberjackZac said:
I decided that I would sell my N4 Verizon and get a sprint N4 unlock the carrier and root it for Verizons network. Then blaze said he cracked Verizon so I waited now I'm pissed.
Going back to plan B
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So can u confirm your plan b worked properly????? If so I'm buying a sprint note 4 today..

Root needed

So lets get an head start on the ROOT for LG G5 ATT. I have started working on it and any help I can get will be appreciated.

I've been poking around a bit, but the thought of needing another kernel for root of marshmallow is kinda out if my knowledge. Main step is to find a way around the boot loader.
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If you guys are legit i would totally throw some cash at whoever cracks this baby open

I googled a bit on this topic, most people say Oneclickroot works but I hadn't tried it cause I don't really have faith in too much automation, also I love the process of rooting the phone myself

Locklear308 said:
If you guys are legit i would totally throw some cash at whoever cracks this baby open
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Same here, how do we start a funding campaign for rooting the LG G5

boksquare said:
I googled a bit on this topic, most people say Oneclickroot works but I hadn't tried it cause I don't really have faith in too much automation, also I love the process of rooting the phone myself
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one click root does not work

a_akash said:
one click root does not work
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Too bad then

boksquare said:
Too bad then
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no **** Sherlock

T-Mobile thread has a post with root and flashed twrp...

eloko said:
T-Mobile thread has a post with root and flashed twrp...
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I saw, At&t is just a lot harder.

so no one is working on a root for att?

I was just thinking that as well, I think we might be screwed. I can kang roms, but that's as far as my mind goes lol.

whizadree said:
so no one is working on a root for att?
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T-Moblie got root couple weeks ago... Hopefully, ATT will get the same in the next upcoming months

has anyone tried this root method?
Has anyone tried the method at: http://www.thecountrycaller.com/295...tall-twrp-custom-recovery-on-marshmallow-601/
If so, can anyone share their experience?

MRMNYC said:
Has anyone tried the method at: http://www.thecountrycaller.com/295...tall-twrp-custom-recovery-on-marshmallow-601/
If so, can anyone share their experience?
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The H830 is the T-Mobile variant. Those files are for the T-Mobile variant as well. If you did this on our AT&T H820, it'd brick the phone. Do NOT attempt this.

thatkindaguy said:
The H830 is the T-Mobile variant. Those files are for the T-Mobile variant as well. If you did this on our AT&T H820, it'd brick the phone. Do NOT attempt this.
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Thank you! This is why this forum rocks -- the article said ATT so I was excited, but, I'm glad you pointed this out before I tried.

Hey guys, I'm considering getting the G5 on ATT. Is anyone working towards root still? Seems pretty quiet around here...

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Hey guys, I'm considering getting the G5 on ATT. Is anyone working towards root still? Seems pretty quiet around here...
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I doubt the AT&T G5 will be getting root anytime soon, or at all. The S7 Edge now has root for AT&T, get that phone. Much better phone anyways IMO with it's bright, beautiful Super AMOLED display.

I already pulled the trigger on the G5... Got it today. My Note 4 has ruined me for Samsung. My LG G3 outperformed the Note 4 in every way except taking pictures despite the Note having 'better hardware' and being newer.

Since it's dead in the G5 forums and S7 has root, devs, and roms, I think i'm going to [sadly] trade.