I keep seeing post all over the internet saying the same thing. Enable Developer Mode (clicking about multiple times, as always) then fastboot reboot bootloader, then install TWRP and then SuperSU from that.
Is this real or nonsense that is just being spread like wildfire?
I have two LG-G6 I just bought, but dont want to risk a fake root which make hinder getting a true Root later on, nor a more complete root becoming available after installing 400 apps.
If its not on XDA its fake and not to be trusted. Good rule of thumb. Also there is no way of recovering a bricked device this early.
I couldn't agree more with @bamfsig45 there's fake news ESPECIALLY when it comes to phones everywhere. Wait for something to come off XDA.
Yeah, I figured that too. It's just seeing it so much and people swearing by it had me a bit curious. I'll definitely be waiting to see it here first before actually implementing the root though.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/lg-g6-root-twrp-recovery/ this is the site to look for when the phone launches tomorrow just as good as XDA
Stupid question, but has recoWvery been tried on the g6?
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Stupid question, but has recoWvery been tried on the g6?
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Recowvery was patched back in December I think
Has anyone tried Kingoroot? https://root-android.kingoapp.com/lg/how-to-root-lg-one-click-root.htm
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Has anyone tried Kingoroot? https://root-android.kingoapp.com/lg/how-to-root-lg-one-click-root.htm
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I can't vouch for this one on the G6, but kingroot also said this bs with the g5 when it wasn't rooted yet either. They don't have much credibility imo
Kingo root did not work, Kingroot did not work, and a couple of others. I used an AT&T G6.
Greg
From what I have read, they are polishing it up and making it work for the general public for the T-Mobile model only. The T-Mobile model allows boot-loader unlock, out of the box.
KingRoot 3.5 doesn't work for me
Kingroot has zero credibility.
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LG G6 H870 European model had indeed got root via SuperSU 2.82 and TWRP (unofficially and slightly buggey).
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LG G6 H870 European model had indeed got root via SuperSU 2.82 and TWRP (unofficially and slightly buggey).
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I wonder if that model has the fastboot commands though
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I wonder if that model has the fastboot commands though
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They are indeed using "fastboot flash" command.
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I wonder if that model has the fastboot commands though
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Yes we are using fastboot commands
i'm from Brazil. and i have a LG-H870, can i root that?
i dont know the diference between then.
dynamyty said:
i'm from Brazil. and i have a LG-H870, can i root that?
i dont know the diference between then.
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Unfortunately not at the moment, it's limited to European IMEI numbers currently
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Hi guys, I want to but an European G6.
Is that any way to root it?
Thanks
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Welp, looks like it's about to be tmo for me!
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Welp, looks like it's about to be tmo for me!
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Be good to have ya here homeslice, you need a tester for anything hit me up!
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He will be joining us in 2019
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I am unable to boot into bootloader on ATT model :/
Lol as expected from Sprint and AT&T. Dont get me wrong, i wish they had bootloader unlocked because the more bootloaders unlocked for different carriers, the more chances to duplicate the amount of developments/roma/mosa/kernels etc.... Now, having only Tmobile as the only one with unlocked bootloader, well, devs who use carrier such as AT&T and Sprint might get further away from developments on LG V20. (I'm a LG V20 Tmobile variant owner)
im not to familiar with LG, but the correct way is to power off the device, hold volume down, insert USB cable?
one would think even if locked, it could still enter the bootloader. adb works, and when i reboot recovery, i get to recovery, but when selecting reboot bootloader, the device starts. interestingly enough, it will enter in adb sideload mode
With Google obviously not wanting unlocked handsets or rooted handsets to be common... This kind of thing is going to be the norm. Best to adapt, in the long term. The days of modding are being ended by Google
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With Google obviously not wanting unlocked handsets or rooted handsets to be common... This kind of thing is going to be the norm. Best to adapt, in the long term. The days of modding are being ended by Google
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I would agree if not for the fact that the pixel phones can be unlocked
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I would agree if not for the fact that the pixel phones can be unlocked
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For the time being. As SafetyNet gets more common, Google will quit making them unlockable.
Granted i preordered my v20 expecting to run it unrooted stock.
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For the time being. As SafetyNet gets more common, Google will quit making them unlockable.
Granted i preordered my v20 expecting to run it unrooted stock.
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Well, it's really only sprint, at&t, and more than likely Verizon. Fastboot mode doesn't even exist on the phone through the production software. T-Mobile is completely unlockable...
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Well, it's really only sprint, at&t, and more than likely Verizon. Fastboot mode doesn't even exist on the phone through the production software. T-Mobile is completely unlockable...
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So this means no recovery for sprint variants, but is there still a possibility of systemless root using the LG up or bridge programs?
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So this means no recovery for sprint variants, but is there still a possibility of systemless root using the LG up or bridge programs?
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I would also like to know this
+1
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I would also like to know this
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According to twitter there is a root being worked on by chainfire unsure of whether or not it will be for all variants or just unlocked bootloaders
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According to twitter there is a root being worked on by chainfire unsure of whether or not it will be for all variants or just unlocked bootloaders
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T-Mobile is rooted because of bootloader unlock v.v not the other variants.
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T-Mobile is rooted because of bootloader unlock v.v not the other variants.
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So the root chainfire has established will be tmobile only?
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According to twitter there is a root being worked on by chainfire unsure of whether or not it will be for all variants or just unlocked bootloaders
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So the root chainfire has established will be tmobile only?
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He said it was based on jcadduono's work and if jcadduono has a thread on here about getting root shell to push recovery on the TMobile variant after unlocking the bootloader.
time to return it!
Just a thought. A method over use getting around big red in the past . I purchased unlock able version of the the phone I wanted the note 5 . Umocked it rooted it . Then got my carriers Sim card and called to get it activated. It can be a pain but it can be done
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T-Mobile is rooted because of bootloader unlock v.v not the other variants.
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I thought since we had the "enable OEM unlock" option like T-Mobile we would be good to go.. smh
Hello folks
I never used Android without root but looks like NO NO for this device.
Is there a root out there for this LG phone ? LG V20 LS997 ZV7 which I assume is version 7. I tried some auto root software but no luck. Looks like LG is not popular here. Phone is not bad but if I can root it .
Thanks in Advance for responding.
No root yet. There are some people still working on it.
Also the g5 and g6 forums are also working on it as far as i've been able to find though search.
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Hello folks
I never used Android without root but looks like NO NO for this device.
Is there a root out there for this LG phone ? LG V20 LS997 ZV7 which I assume is version 7. I tried some auto root software but no luck. Looks like LG is not popular here. Phone is not bad but if I can root it .
Thanks in Advance for responding.
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We are close to having root. Check this out
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20...tches-t3680397
i need the qcn file for the lg v20 ls997 mines corrupted anyone can help?
That link is broken
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That link is broken
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/want-help-rooting-security-patches-t3680397
Uetian said:
Hello folks
I never used Android without root but looks like NO NO for this device.
Is there a root out there for this LG phone ? LG V20 LS997 ZV7 which I assume is version 7. I tried some auto root software but no luck. Looks like LG is not popular here. Phone is not bad but if I can root it . 8m
Thanks in Advance for responding.
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Yes. Up to zv7. I have root now.
loopytee. Really??
loopytee: how did you do it??
If you do a search, there is a thread on how to use the VS995 KDZ to roll back, and then flash the Sprint firmware back on the phone after you are rooted....
Remember folks search is your friend.
EDIT: In the search bar on the left I typed in "ZV7 root" and the first hit was: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/root-ls997-to-zv9-t3696488
-- Brian
I have an LG V20, thats the sprint version. I'm on the March 1st 2018 security patch. Id like to install a custom rom to increase game performance, but i have no clue where to start. Can someone give me an idea what to look for? Any good roms?
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I have an LG V20, thats the sprint version. I'm on the March 1st 2018 security patch. Id like to install a custom rom to increase game performance, but i have no clue where to start. Can someone give me an idea what to look for? Any good roms?
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You don't. Thank Sprint for making the LS997 the most locked down variant and unrootable past the very old version ZV7 with a negligible chance of ever becoming rootable again.
For all the other v20 variants, which are still rootable, there are several guides for different variants, just search xda for the thread for your variant.
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You don't. Thank Sprint for making the LS997 the most locked down variant and unrootable past the very old version ZV7 with a negligible chance of ever becoming rootable again.
For all the other v20 variants, which are still rootable, there are several guides for different variants, just search xda for the thread for your variant.
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Ugh wow gg. I was wondering if this was legit or not : https://www.getdroidtips.com/twrp-recovery-sprint-lg-v20/
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Ugh wow gg. I was wondering if this was legit or not : https://www.getdroidtips.com/twrp-recovery-sprint-lg-v20/
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It's probably legit but the key is in the first step, you have to unlock the bootloader. Currently there is no way to do that therefore it's a no go.
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Ugh wow gg. I was wondering if this was legit or not : https://www.getdroidtips.com/twrp-recovery-sprint-lg-v20/
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No, their guide on unlocking the bootloader is wrong and won't work on any v20. It's a joke, they took the generic steps and assumed they worked.
I'm NOT trying to make duplicate threads if one had already been made, I HAVE searched already for my answer, I am NOT trolling. I am only making this thread/asking because there are multiple different methods to root this phone apparently and none seem to be specific enough for me to feel safe just using it, I've had bad roots before. Now that that's out the way, I have a 6T (A6013) that was originally a T-Mobile branded device but has been unlocked (bootloader and Sim) and converted to the international model and is now running 10.3.0 stable. I would prefer to not lose my data (lots of job related documents and such on my phone) so is there a method I can use for that? If not, what would be the best root option for my specific device?
Also, I don't need TWRP for what I want to do, only rooting so I can have Magisk and get Google Pay working again.
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Also, I don't need TWRP for what I want to do, only rooting so I can have Magisk and get Google Pay working again.
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Look here >> https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...5&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
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Look here >> https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...5&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
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Thank you, found my answer.
Sorry if its too much of a 'newb' question, but I've been reading up on this for days, and I'm still not sure, if there is an exploit for the h81220x (Marshmallow, Fido/Rogers(?)) variation of the LG G4. I've seen messages from 2017 that say "not yet, for this one anyway", so it's all quite confusing. I only want to install a ROM with as late a version of Android as possible (beyond MM). I know the bootloader is hard as nails to crack, and there are alternatives, like "USU", and one wrong move and this thing goes into a permanent bootloop. So is it now doable for a Fido-branded G4 with the H81220X firmware installed, and if so, which would be the best / safest method to go with? Thanks!
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Sorry if its too much of a 'newb' question, but I've been reading up on this for days, and I'm still not sure, if there is an exploit for the h81220x (Marshmallow, Fido/Rogers(?)) variation of the LG G4. I've seen messages from 2017 that say "not yet, for this one anyway", so it's all quite confusing. I only want to install a ROM with as late a version of Android as possible (beyond MM). I know the bootloader is hard as nails to crack, and there are alternatives, like "USU", and one wrong move and this thing goes into a permanent bootloop. So is it now doable for a Fido-branded G4 with the H81220X firmware installed, and if so, which would be the best / safest method to go with? Thanks!
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Believe me or not but UsU is the ONLY way to go.
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Well, I recognize your name, so oh yes, I certainly do believe you! It's a tricky phone to root, so thanks for pointing me in the right direction. :good:
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Believe me or not but UsU is the ONLY way to go.
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