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Latest bootloader?

Since I'm OCD and need everything up to date... What's the latest bootloader for our device? I'm out the Skilrex (spelling?) ICS bootloader currently.

You are correct and Version 8 is the most recent. There is a sticky for it in the developer section if you need.
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I'll look for it.
Will I even notice any difference with a bootloader upgrade?

Yep, the ability to install JB... Dual boot I believe and the ability to flash bootloaders using CWM instead of your PC...

Ive noticed there are multiple boot loaders for the A500 verses the A100..I unlocked the bootloader and put on a cutom recovery CWM and havent messed with it since.. is that possible with this device or does each rom need a specific bootloader? Or will this V8 be the only time I mess with the bootloader?

I'm already on CM 10.1 and v8 of the bootloader so no update needed I guess.

droidxxxxx said:
Ive noticed there are multiple boot loaders for the A500 verses the A100..I unlocked the bootloader and put on a cutom recovery CWM and havent messed with it since.. is that possible with this device or does each rom need a specific bootloader? Or will this V8 be the only time I mess with the bootloader?
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All ICS and JB ROMs will work with V8. Honeycomb however will not. So to answer your question, yes after install V8 you shouldn't ever have to mess with it again.
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Ok, I'm rooted.. now I want to put on a recovery next? and then the custom bootloader? Or is V8 the recovery as well?

V8 is the custom bootloader. If you go by the sticky in the developer section for installing V8 you will install a recovery as part of the process. You are given the option of which to install, they are TWRP, Thors or pubA50 recovery.
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[Q] CM10.1 and Locked Bootloader

I stupidly accepted the latest 78 update and am now stuck with a locked bootloader. I'm working on rooting my phone now (thanks to the guys @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833) but am left with a question... can I load a custom ROM, say CM10.1, with just root?
Is there any utility out there to unlock the bootloader, or a way for me to downgrade from the current baseband I'm at now?
Thanks.

No. You need to be unlocked so you can install a custom recovery. That being said, you may be able to unlock the bootloader if you can root it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833

I did get the phone eventually rooted. I found an old thread that showed how you can use SafeStrap (basically a wrapper around the original stock ROM) to install other custom ROMs with... is this a safe bet? I still have a locked bootloader as I took the new update... tried motopocalypse and it came up with the error code -11.

sheppardzwc said:
I did get the phone eventually rooted. I found an old thread that showed how you can use SafeStrap (basically a wrapper around the original stock ROM) to install other custom ROMs with... is this a safe bet? I still have a locked bootloader as I took the new update... tried motopocalypse and it came up with the error code -11.
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The thing about Safestrap is it don't flash the kernel when you try to flash a 4.2.2 rom so when you try to flash it keeps your stock kernel with a custom rom and it don't work out well
Flashing stock based ROMs with ss is fine though it's how we used to do it haha
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open send command on Lg G4 marshmallow 6.0

Hello all,
Some guide open com port to send command on lg g4 6.0 marshmallow
Check here :
http://lgviet.com/forum/threads/huong-send-command-tren-lg-g4-android-6-0-marshmallow.53972/

Hello, with this method, it may be superuser on devices with MM and locked bootloader?

heros_45 said:
Hello, with this method, it may be superuser on devices with MM and locked bootloader?
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MM Root it's not possible in any way locked bootloader devices. only way unlocked bootloader and custom kernel. Stock kernel root impossible.

BySezerSimsek said:
MM Root it's not possible in any way locked bootloader devices. only way unlocked bootloader and custom kernel. Stock kernel root impossible.
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Thanks for the reply.
It is knowing that commands operating in MM, thought he could do the same in LP, have root eventhough have locked bootloader, all for ADB commands.
"I die" wait to unlock my bootloader; but my model is not unlockable officially. H815P

I understand the language. It is indeed instruction to get root on MM with locked bootloader. Only tested on f500 and OP is the only 1 with success so far. Lets wait and see if more will come up
Edit: this is NOT root for locked bl on MM. OP just made it clear to me on the other site
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So we can root MM with this?
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BySezerSimsek said:
MM Root it's not possible in any way locked bootloader devices. only way unlocked bootloader and custom kernel. Stock kernel root impossible.
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I have unlocked bootloader and root on stock kernel...
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thznutz87 said:
So we can root MM with this?
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thoiloidainhan said:
this is NOT root for locked bl on MM
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BySezerSimsek said:
MM Root it's not possible in any way locked bootloader devices.
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No. Currently and for the forseeable future it is NOT possible to root Marshmallow with a locked bootloader.

welder73 said:
I have unlocked bootloader and root on stock kernel...
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yes stock kernel but after flash root custom kernel.. because kernel edited. 5.1 kernel not edit root working

dontpannic said:
No. Currently and for the forseeable future it is NOT possible to root Marshmallow with a locked bootloader.
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Can't inject root and send command to flash system?
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thznutz87 said:
Can't inject root and send command to flash system?
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Do you want me to quote all three posts again?
Root on Marshmallow requires a modified kernel. You cannot boot a modified kernel with a locked bootloader.

I don't know about other models, but H811 allows you to unlock the bootloader and root on Marshmallow, but it's not via supersu injection.

Well months have been passed. Any news about to root H815P? I still have my Bootloader locked and LG's site says that my model cant be unlocked. Any idea?

Guys. This is for sending files to the phone kinda like adb. Not root. It more like for executing files that are already on the phone.
IN No WAY IS THIS A ROOT METHOD
YOU CANNOT ROOT MM WITH A LOCKED BL. ITS NOT GONNA HAPPEN ANYTIME SOON

Rooting MM with Superuser ...
heros_45 said:
Hello, with this method, it may be superuser on devices with MM and locked bootloader?
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Rooting MM with Superuser ... is not possible with locked bootloaders as Chainfire's method requires modification of the boot partition and that equates to a brick with bootloaders that are not officially unlocked through LG.
Downgrade to LP, root and install steadfasterX's TWRP-in-FisH @ https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048 if you want a working custom recovery version that will work on LG G4's with locked bootloaders. Version 3 Beta 4 & 5 are very stable - download links are in later posts on his site.
He is working on porting EFIdroid in FisH, that if successful will eventually allow one to boot custom roms, i.e., you may be able to have your rooted MM with a locked bootloader at some point ... just not yet.
S.

Check this XDA posting out ...
Kherham said:
Well months have been passed. Any news about to root H815P? I still have my Bootloader locked and LG's site says that my model cant be unlocked. Any idea?
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If on MM you will first have to downgrade to LP with LGUP-NEW at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803 if you are able to. You will have to search for an H815P10 stock rom. Then see if you can find a pre-rooted image of that rom. You can follow this guide to obtain root or install a pre-rooted image if you are able to find one: Root ANY LG G4 Variant 100% Success Directives | Root Injection | Less Bricks at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586.
If you want a custom recovery for your locked bootloader, check this out by steadfasterX: [LOCKED][G4][TWRP][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP-in-FIsH for all locked G4 devices at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048
You will not be able to install a custom rom, however, but steadfasterX is working on EFIdroid-inFisH that, if successful, will eventually allow the installation of a custom rom on a locked bootloader.
Hope it helps.
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hey guys,
Hope I am not too late, I found a way around this.
What I did was downgrade from Marshmallow to Lollipop.
I did it by using the LGUP program and following this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/fix-unbricking-lg-g4-h818p-stuck-t3707485
In short what I did was:
1. Download the kdz
2. Download LGUP and install it, then the dll thing that comes in the archive.
3. Install LG drivers
4. Put device in download mode by pressing up and inserting a usb cable when device is powered off
5. start LGUP and select "Refurbish"
6. in the path select the kdz (even though its looking for tot files).
7. Flash Lollipop and boot
8. Go back to download mode, now you have Send_Command.exe
Then I flashed "H815L 10F.kdz" which gave me stock Lollipop on 815L. I am not sure where I got it, It was sitting on my disk. But basically anything which has H815L (for the model), and 10 which means its Lollipop should work.
Then I could go in to download mode and run Send_Command.exe

dontpannic said:
No. Currently and for the forseeable future it is NOT possible to root Marshmallow with a locked bootloader.
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I have LG G4 H815p Android 6 I need help root

MarshallK said:
I have LG G4 H815p Android 6 I need help root
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NOTE: All LG G4's (with the exception of H818), can be unlocked unofficially now with steadfasterX's: [UNLOCK][UNOFFICIAL][G4] Unlock **ANY** LG G4 device with UsU, provided you are on stock Marshmallow and your ARB is less than or equal to 2.
I.E., you can now install a custom TWRP recovery, root and upgrade to Nougat, Oreo etc.

Can I flash rom with the root without unlocking bootloader method?

I read somewhere that you still need to unlock bootloader to flash custom recovery and rom. But in this thread, it looks like you can flash TWRP recovery, so I'm a bit confused.

In layman's terms, tenfar somehow got ZTE's signature key, which allows us to flash TWRP so that the phone thinks it's official and from ZTE. His tool can also flashe a modified boot image that already includes systemless root. However, his tool is only built to modify recovery and boot. Custom ROMs replace other partitions, so for now an unlocked bootloader would be required to flash a custom ROM.

xtermmin said:
In layman's terms, tenfar somehow got ZTE's signature key, which allows us to flash TWRP so that the phone thinks it's official and from ZTE. His tool can also flashe a modified boot image that already includes systemless root. However, his tool is only built to modify recovery and boot. Custom ROMs replace other partitions, so for now an unlocked bootloader would be required to flash a custom ROM.
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I haven't decided yet or not to buy one, will this work on the U.S. version?
Is the bootloader unlocked on the U.S. version?
Thanks
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donharden2002 said:
I haven't decided yet or not to buy one, will this work on the U.S. version?
Is the bootloader unlocked on the U.S. version?
Thanks
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You can unlock the bootloader on the US version, yes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-stay-t3461165

Doing updates after bootloader unlock?

I am currently asking myself if it is smart to update my phone after the bootloader unlock and before flashing a customer rom. Will I get newer camera (etc.) firmware or will I just loose the bootloader unlock?

domina said:
I am currently asking myself if it is smart to update my phone after the bootloader unlock and before flashing a customer rom. Will I get newer camera (etc.) firmware or will I just loose the bootloader unlock?
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Updating after a bootloader unlock will keep the bootloader unlocked, No worries there. Just be sure to follow the exact steps for flashing the custom ROM
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SnapDrag910 said:
Updating after a bootloader unlock will keep the bootloader unlocked, No worries there. Just be sure to follow the exact steps for flashing the custom ROM
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You mean not to use OTA updates after bootloader unlock, right? Will OTA relock the bootloader?

kazekiri said:
You mean not to use OTA updates after bootloader unlock, right? Will OTA relock the bootloader?
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No, you can take OTA's after unlocking boot loader, it will not relock automatically.
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