Hey all. I finally have to give back my note 7. I want to switch to the V20. Just wondering if the ones on sale now are still rootable or if they were updated and cant be rooted?
That was the first and only bootloader unlockable V20 variant
so it's a go for root
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I'm expecting the v20 on Tuesday, I know root and recovery for the v20 is still vague atm but I'm wondering if it's too late for the unlocked version of the v20. Since the (H918 T-Mobile) been out of a while it got first dibs on development, then after the (US996 Unlocked) got released leaving the (H918 T-Mobile) in the runnings.
Bootloader is not unlocked so root is not possible yet.
I am coming from the Samsung line, Note 4 to be exact. I know I will be purchasing the v20, as it is the spiritual successor to the Note 4, to me.
I have been browsing the forums here and doing some reading, I see that the v20 is in it's infancy with root/developers breaking into nougat.
I try to find some answers, and I am unable to fully relinquish all my questions.
From what I understand the American models have unlocked bootloaders via Dirty Santa method, and two korean models if I am correct.
My questions are, which model should I buy? I want to have the model that has the MOST developer support. As I have the Exynos Korean model of my Note 4, and the development/custom roms and the like for my model are pretty non-existent, and it sucks.
From what I've read so far, if you want root, unlocked bootloader and the like, to steer clear of Dual Sim v20's. If this is true, what is the reason?
I was looking on the LG site and saw they are offering the US996 (unlocked) with a 200gb SD card.
(http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-US996-Unlocked-v20-titan)
Does 'unlocked' mean that it is SIM unlocked or Bootloader unlocked?
If it's just SIM unlocked, is there ANY model that has Bootloader unlocked from the factory? (and will it have the support of developers, with custom roms and the like?)
Or is the US996 my best bet at unlocked and most widely supported v20.
Lastly, I see there will be a Turkey model release, international sim.
Should I wait around for these other v20's to pop up before purchasing? (I am in no rush to upgrade from note 4, but excited for new v20.)
Thank you everyone for your time in reading this.
I hope this thread helps all newcomers who want to hop on the v20 train.
TL;DR - What is the best model phone to purchase, that will have most DEV support?
The US996 model can be bootloader-unlocked directly from LG.
RichBordoni said:
The US996 model can be bootloader-unlocked directly from LG.
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Right, I saw that! It says it voids manufacturers warranty though. So what if I purchased another variant and unlocked bootloader and sent it in if I messed it up. Would it be a possible gamble of them fixing it vs them knowing my phone is bootloader unlocked because I officially unlocked it via website?
Or should I just purchase based 3rd party warranty, (such as square trade) and not worry about it?
I am looking for an LG V20 that I can unlock the bootloader and root the device. Which variant do you guys recommend? I am currently on ATT and would like to know if the ATT version can be unlocked and rooted. If not which one can I use for ATT and unlock it?
borijess said:
I am looking for an LG V20 that I can unlock the bootloader and root the device. Which variant do you guys recommend? I am currently on ATT and would like to know if the ATT version can be unlocked and rooted. If not which one can I use for ATT and unlock it?
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I think all the variants are currently on versions that have patched Dirty CoW. Up until recently, on T-Mobile, you could at least downgrade with a KDZ, but the latest version has anti-rollback.
I think the US996 might be your best bet. You won't have WiFi calling, but it at least has an official unlock, even if it can't be undone.
Hey guys, my G2 is on its way out and I'm looking to get a V20 for the at&t network.
All I want is root.
Been reading threads about root, bootloader unlocking, and ARB versions and well, I'm unsure if a phone I would get would be rootable.
I would be buying from amazon or ebay so I wouldn't know how updated it would be.
I feel like a noob out of the loop because it's been so long since I've modded anything android.
What advice do you guys have in regards to which model I should buy? Is any H910 or H910a rootable? And will the ARBs > 0 be rooted for sure?
Your knowledge and advice would be greatly appreciated!
I'm getting a new V20 918 via Ebay and I'm in the same boat as you.
My fingers are crossed.
I am in a similar boat, but on Verizon. I figured the only way I could be sure was to buy a US996 - The universal carrier unlocked US model with unlockable bootloader. It's ordered but won't ship for a while so I'm keeping fingers crossed. I know it doesn't have recent security patches on stock, but perhaps I can get a ROM that does.
A couple people in this thread for the LG K10 said they are getting closer for this model, any update on this model, would love to root it.
Ur bootloader is unlocked ?
Me too; I really don't care about the bootloader being unlocked but at least if I could have factory firmware without all the ATT bull**** installed, that would be great. What would be insanely good is if someone could figure out how to get the TMobile firmware on this guy so I can use LTE-Voice and WiFi calling.