Hi everyone. I bought a used Z01BDC and the next day it came down with an unmentionable problem that has rendered the device useless. I've read for hours and from what I gather, the Z01BDC/ZC551KL has a locked bootloader and there is no TWRP for it. Is this correct? Is there any hope for a bootloader unlock in the future? Should I just scrap it for parts? Thanks for any advice. I'm disgusted at this.
That's right. Only the Zenfone 3 has an unlockable bootloader.
sensi277 said:
That's right. Only the Zenfone 3 has an unlockable bootloader.
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It IS a Zenfone 3. With a Rent-A-Center (RAC) operating system. I didn't know there was such a thing until the day after I bought it. I would type lol now, except it's not funny.
Apparently it's the same model as the ZC551KL but with an RAC operating system.
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Apparently it's the same model as the ZC551KL but with an RAC operating system.
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That's the Zenfone 3 Laser, which is not the same as the Zenfone 3. It does not have an unlockable bootloader. I've also never heard of this RAC OS, can you post a screenshot?
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Apparently it's the same model as the ZC551KL but with an RAC operating system.
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That's the Zenfone 3 Laser, which is not the same as the Zenfone 3. It does not have an unlockable bootloader. I've also never heard of this RAC OS, can you post a screenshot?
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yes, i like to see it too, please post a screenshot
Well, I can't exactly post screenshots because the system isn't functioning anymore. I think the guy sold it to me and then reported it lost or stolen to the rental place (Rent a Center) that he got it from and they have disabled the phone. I feel pretty dumb right about now. With root or TWRP I might be able to make it usable on wifi, but the IMEI is now bad. Without root or TWRP there is really nothing I can do with it. I had no idea operating systems like this even existed.
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Well, I can't exactly post screenshots because the system isn't functioning anymore. I think the guy sold it to me and then reported it lost or stolen to the rental place (Rent a Center) that he got it from and they have disabled the phone. I feel pretty dumb right about now. With root or TWRP I might be able to make it usable on wifi, but the IMEI is now bad. Without root or TWRP there is really nothing I can do with it. I had no idea operating systems like this even existed.
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Your best bet is to give it back to Rent a Center. Some preliminary internet research suggests that if a stolen phone gets given back to them, they will compensate you monetarily. There's really nothing else you can do short of figuring out how to exploit the software to unlock the bootloader yourself.
I'd say you're absolutely right. I doubt I will get any money back, but I have actually met the Rent a Center dudes and they seem like pretty nice guys (small town here). Thanks for the advice, @sensi277.
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That's the Zenfone 3 Laser, which is not the same as the Zenfone 3. It does not have an unlockable bootloader. I've also never heard of this RAC OS, can you post a screenshot?
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I have the same phone with RAC firmware. Just stumbled across this thread and thought that I would provide the screenshot at least although I'm starting to think that the possibility of root is slim to none.
Not the latest firmware as I keep putting off updates in the hope that root will be available at some point.
frp
anyone can take off frp lock off asus Z01BDC
TWRP and Root available for Zenfone 3 Laser.
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Hi everyone. I bought a used Z01BDC and the next day it came down with an unmentionable problem that has rendered the device useless. I've read for hours and from what I gather, the Z01BDC/ZC551KL has a locked bootloader and there is no TWRP for it. Is this correct? Is there any hope for a bootloader unlock in the future? Should I just scrap it for parts? Thanks for any advice. I'm disgusted at this.
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Actually you may want to hold on it. Roor and TWRP is available for ZC551KL / Z01BDC, just follow this thread and you done: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...er-zc551kl-t3502606/post75363993#post75363993.
Also, the unlocking bootloader tool is available from Asus website: https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Laser-ZC551KL/HelpDesk_Download/
Good Luck! I did mine, just looking for a custom Oreo.
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Isnt any threads on this device.
Figured Id start one.
At first glances. No root. Oem u lock is in dev options. No fastboot does have dl mode. I doubt root will come anytime soon.
I do really like this device. I have averaged 6 to 8 hours of sot time
Been attempting to pull a stock image for restores with lgup and flashtool
So everyone knows the cricket version is downgraded. Only has a 1.4 ghrtz quadcore i stead of the. Octacore. And only 2 gb of ram verus the 3 i see everywhere else.
Camera reminds me of the g2s
Kingo kingroot and all the one clicks dont work. Next will be zeroing the laf to see if i get fastboot. The no root debloater app doesnt work on this device either. So finding root is a must.
Im assuming as owning many lg phones the bootloader is not locked but signed so without the signing key and a modified laf partition to enable fastboot with accepted unlock commands or an engineering bootloader
Unlock will be highly inprobable for some time. Or unless a exploit such as bump or loki or something very similar
Just got this phone 2 days ago and it's pretty snappy and I am quite pleased with it honestly. The fingerprint scanner was the selling point... And price lol. With root this device would be no doubt a beast.
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Just got this phone 2 days ago and it's pretty snappy and I am quite pleased with it honestly. The fingerprint scanner was the selling point... And price lol. With root this device would be no doubt a beast.
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thats funny my finger print scanner has yet to reconize my finger i registered both my pointer fingers twice and still nothing.im a mechanic so my prints are pretty trashed but i tried for like 4 or 5 hours and just switched it back.
all im waiting for is a stock firmware as of rite now no atni roll back is implented or 0. so first firmwares usually is first rooted or moded takes a load of messing with laf and recovery partitions
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thats funny my finger print scanner has yet to reconize my finger i registered both my pointer fingers twice and still nothing.im a mechanic so my prints are pretty trashed but i tried for like 4 or 5 hours and just switched it back.
all im waiting for is a stock firmware as of rite now no atni roll back is implented or 0. so first firmwares usually is first rooted or moded takes a load of messing with laf and recovery partitions
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My fps works great, I'm sorry you're not sharing the same experience there was an update yesterday morning, it took a while to install but I'm still at 7.0 so it couldn't have been anything too major
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My fps works great, I'm sorry you're not sharing the same experience there was an update yesterday morning, it took a while to install but I'm still at 7.0 so it couldn't have been anything too major
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It started working great. Thanks for responding. Doesnt miss a beat.
I love it now. I dont know what it was. Im a mechanic so i naturally have greasy dirty hands and i may have tried to set it up then
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It started working great. Thanks for responding. Doesnt miss a beat.
I love it now. I dont know what it was. Im a mechanic so i naturally have greasy dirty hands and i may have tried to set it up then
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I very much enjoy it, and this phone. It's funny, when I tried kingroot I think it was it read my phone as a G6 I wonder if there is a rooting method for the LG G6 we could try?
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I very much enjoy it, and this phone. It's funny, when I tried kingroot I think it was it read my phone as a G6 I wonder if there is a rooting method for the LG G6 we could try?
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ive been all over it trying and trying ive started looking into other lg methods with locked bootloaders and nougat
the v20 just got nougat to so hopefully between the g6 and v20 root methods that may come to be we can adapt one to us
sucks the old root injection throws secure bot cause nougatchecks system to see if modified its gonna be mnore of a systemless root from what i see and know
The v20 uses the dirty santa exploit to obtain root.
The LG G6 doesn't have root yet.
If the bootloader is signed, Safestrap is how we got around it on AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 n900a. Still have to have root first tho.
It looks like boost, cricket, T-Mobile, Straight Talk all have the LG Stylo 3 so far. So alot of people will own these because their cheap.
I'd like to get one myself but without root and ROMs no thanks.
Help
Has anyone found a solution to the root of a lg m430 yet???
Off thread device;
Anyone currently looking into the Stylo 3 straight talk bootloader unlock? (Does it just come down to lg bridge recognizing the device?)
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It started working great. Thanks for responding. Doesnt miss a beat.
I love it now. I dont know what it was. Im a mechanic so i naturally have greasy dirty hands and i may have tried to set it up then
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Mechanic here as well. It was tricky. But i got it
Just got an LG Stylo 3 (Cricket). I'm on board to help anywhere I can.
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So everyone knows the cricket version is downgraded. Only has a 1.4 ghrtz quadcore i stead of the. Octacore. And only 2 gb of ram verus the 3 i see everywhere else.
Camera reminds me of the g2s
Kingo kingroot and all the one clicks dont work. Next will be zeroing the laf to see if i get fastboot. The no root debloater app doesnt work on this device either. So finding root is a must.
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Have you attempted zeroing it yet?
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Have you attempted zeroing it yet?
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I did not. I gave the device up pretty quickly
Please excuse me if this is a silly question. What would running "fastboot oem unlock" do, if anything, to this model? Apparently, unlocking the bootloader on the LG Stylo 3 Plus is this simple (assuming OEM unlock is turned on in dev options, of course). I realize the non-plus model is different, and Cricket's LG-M430 even more so, but has anyone tried running this command and can confirm it doesn't work? I wonder why LG would freely allow the Plus to be unlocked, but not this model...Perhaps Cricket had some say in this?
Also, (another noob question) am I correct in thinking that rooting without first unlocking the bootloader will NOT trigger some unwanted mechanism of the bootloader? From what I've read, a locked bootloader only verifies the integrity of the kernel and recovery, and will not check for "illegal" root access. Are there any built in mechanics that check for root? I ask out of curiosity, as I am aware there are currently no root exploits for this phone. It seems like you all agree unlocking the bootloader is the most logical first step. Is there any benefit to figuring this out first over trying to simply root the device? Thanks in advance. I'm very interested in understanding all this, and am hopeful that I'll be able to somehow contribute in getting this model rooted.
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Please excuse me if this is a silly question. What would running "fastboot oem unlock" do, if anything, to this model? Apparently, unlocking the bootloader on the LG Stylo 3 Plus is this simple (assuming OEM unlock is turned on in dev options, of course). I realize the non-plus model is different, and Cricket's LG-M430 even more so, but has anyone tried running this command and can confirm it doesn't work? I wonder why LG would freely allow the Plus to be unlocked, but not this model...Perhaps Cricket had some say in this?
Also, (another noob question) am I correct in thinking that rooting without first unlocking the bootloader will NOT trigger some unwanted mechanism of the bootloader? From what I've read, a locked bootloader only verifies the integrity of the kernel and recovery, and will not check for "illegal" root access. Are there any built in mechanics that check for root? I ask out of curiosity, as I am aware there are currently no root exploits for this phone. It seems like you all agree unlocking the bootloader is the most logical first step. Is there any benefit to figuring this out first over trying to simply root the device? Thanks in advance. I'm very interested in understanding all this, and am hopeful that I'll be able to somehow contribute in getting this model rooted.
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The way that they locked the bootloader prevents you from getting anywhere close to fastboot. LG has this locked down severely.
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stylo 3 root
So why is there root for stylo 3 plus but not the stylo 3?
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So why is there root for stylo 3 plus but not the stylo 3?
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3 plus have unlockable bootloader
I guess it may be too early to know, but does anyone know if the boot loader will be unlockable on the US version? I know it doesn't release until mid July. I'm contemplating this because I like the looks and even the specs (I don't need the latest and greatest processor). The copper colored one on Amazon looks fantastic.
I think this thread is important. Keeping an eye on it. Would consider a purchase if unlockable. It would be a ****ty move to not unlock it. They could sell more phones if unlockable
Hello guys, im not sure but lenovo k6 note has equivalent specification as Nokia 6 so i think is possibile to root/unlock bt using k6 note methods ?? anybody can check ?
famouzkk said:
Hello guys, im not sure but lenovo k6 note has equivalent specification as Nokia 6 so i think is possibile to root/unlock bt using k6 note methods ?? anybody can check ?
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Ok so i got all the files required to root a lenovo k6, theres probably something that will need to be modified.
File are here : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2dVzKZymUDWQnJXbFlBeXZCQUk?usp=sharing
please correct me if im wrong. Hopefully someone can dig into this because i really dont get time to search and try and test it on my own. Plus this is my main phone, cant ruin it.(half ruined with no g services already)
Also i want to add that i tried the blackberry method too, https://forums.crackberry.com/black...lts-official-google-apps-landing-page-965257/
its pretty outdated i guess.
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Ok so i got all the files required to root a lenovo k6, theres probably something that will need to be modified.
File are here : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2dVzKZymUDWQnJXbFlBeXZCQUk?usp=sharing
please correct me if im wrong. Hopefully someone can dig into this because i really dont get time to search and try and test it on my own. Plus this is my main phone, cant ruin it.(half ruined with no g services already)
Also i want to add that i tried the blackberry method too, https://forums.crackberry.com/black...lts-official-google-apps-landing-page-965257/
its pretty outdated i guess.
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Blackberry method can be optimized for Nokia 6, but it's a very hard work
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Blackberry method can be optimized for Nokia 6, but it's a very hard work
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i thought so too. I wish root was a little more easier/Nokia would be cool to release bootloader unlock :s
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i thought so too. I wish root was a little more easier/Nokia would be cool to release bootloader unlock :s
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Yes it will be more easier and more functionally
Hey guys/girls,
I'm gh0st.
I am an amateur/beginner Python 3.x programmer so although I'm not extremely knowledgeable, I can follow along with any kind of instructions you would be gracious enough to share.
My native OS on my main machine if I need to utilize that to manually unlock the bootloader or something like that is: Linux Ubuntu 16.04 (LTS version.)
I'm not sure if that matters but anyway... I am just wondering if anyone has had any success rooting this particular phone or simply rooting LG devices in general? LGE G Stylo 3 aka Model LS-777. The LG Stylo 3 plus from boost has been rooted successful day. However, I can't seem to find a way to unlock the bootloader.
If you could please help me root my LG Stylo 3 I bought from boost, I will pay you no problem if that's what it takes. I will absolutely pay you for your work if you can pull it off. I did buy it as a "Boost" phone so if I'm stuck with Boost, I'm 110% okay with that.
If you can assist me in gaining root access to this LGE LS-777, and Flash some custom roms and stuff like that to it I would be so appreciative. Like I said I'll pay you for your efforts.
Thank you for your help in advance.
- gh0st_DS
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Hey guys/girls,
I'm gh0st.
I am an amateur/beginner Python 3.x programmer so although I'm not extremely knowledgeable, I can follow along with any kind of instructions you would be gracious enough to share.
My native OS on my main machine if I need to utilize that to manually unlock the bootloader or something like that is: Linux Ubuntu 16.04 (LTS version.)
I'm not sure if that matters but anyway... I am just wondering if anyone has had any success rooting this particular phone or simply rooting LG devices in general? LGE G Stylo 3 aka Model LS-777. The LG Stylo 3 plus from boost has been rooted successful day. However, I can't seem to find a way to unlock the bootloader.
If you could please help me root my LG Stylo 3 I bought from boost, I will pay you no problem if that's what it takes. I will absolutely pay you for your work if you can pull it off. I did buy it as a "Boost" phone so if I'm stuck with Boost, I'm 110% okay with that.
If you can assist me in gaining root access to this LGE LS-777, and Flash some custom roms and stuff like that to it I would be so appreciative. Like I said I'll pay you for your efforts.
Thank you for your help in advance.
- gh0st_DS
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Im looking for help with this too i tryed kingo root and kingroot with no luck so far
juggalo19076 said:
Im looking for help with this too i tryed kingo root and kingroot with no luck so far
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I hate to tell you but there is no root for that model. I know there are couple fake guides on different sites, but be careful trying some of those methods as it's dangerous territory, good luck, hoopfully they will get root one day
Is anyone else even still trying to get root?
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Is anyone else even still trying to get root?
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I haven't heard anything on it. For some reason LG locked down the bootloader. Without access to fastboot there really isn't any way to get it unlocked if I understand it right. I remember trolling around the f few threads there are, and it seemed like no one was trying anymore.
Great so i just got a phone that i can never debloat
Idk well its w/e im gonna keep looking into it cuz i rember when thia happened with the zmax till i found root and started telling ppl how to get root on that phone and look at all that was done with it
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Idk well its w/e im gonna keep looking into it cuz i rember when thia happened with the zmax till i found root and started telling ppl how to get root on that phone and look at all that was done with it
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I would think if you search around and find the right info you could modify the bit image somehow. I know when I got the S7 edge right when it came out there was an engineer kernel out and that was the only way. Now chain fire had an auto root for it. I hope you find it. I'm sure the person that does will appreciated by many that's for sure.
Or if it's on your budget I heard that metro PC's is giving the 3 plus as a promo if you Port your existing number over to them. Just have to buy three months of unlimited service and it is 40 a month I believe. After 90b days they will unlock it for any carrier. Not a bad deal
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I would think if you search around and find the right info you could modify the bit image somehow. I know when I got the S7 edge right when it came out there was an engineer kernel out and that was the only way. Now chain fire had an auto root for it. I hope you find it. I'm sure the person that does will appreciated by many that's for sure.
Or if it's on your budget I heard that metro PC's is giving the 3 plus as a promo if you Port your existing number over to them. Just have to buy three months of unlimited service and it is 40 a month I believe. After 90b days they will unlock it for any carrier. Not a bad deal
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My metro pcs zmax was like that but they couldn't give me unlock code cuz they lost it
I heard kingoroot and one-click root has rooted stylo 3 but I'm not convinced lol
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Idk well its w/e im gonna keep looking into it cuz i rember when thia happened with the zmax till i found root and started telling ppl how to get root on that phone and look at all that was done with it
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Quik ? I have a carrier unlocked zmax pro ive been trying to find root for im kinda new to it but have been reserching ... I also got the stylo 3 from boost but no luck with it
I have the same phone and i just started looking into today if i find a method that works ill greatly share the progress with ya
Has anyone looked at this i just stumbled onto it.
https://www. droid views .com/unlock-bootloader-install-twrp-and-root-lg-stylo-3-plus/
Take away the spaces aka https://www.**********.com/unlock-bootloader-install-twrp-and-root-lg-stylo-3-plus/
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I have the same phone and i just started looking into today if i find a method that works ill greatly share the progress with ya
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Find anything?
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I heard kingoroot and one-click root has rooted stylo 3 but I'm not convinced lol
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I wouldnt know about king root, but one click root said it was rootable. i just dont have the 40 dollars they wanted to do it
One-click methods do not have the capabilities to root the Stylo 3. Systemless root is the only viable option and requires a modification of the bootchain (/aboot), and then pushing a patched boot image by use of the engineer version of LG-UP. Custom recovery doesn't seem to be an option at this time.
I wouldn't know. I hate how locked the boot loader is though. I'm trying to find a way into it. Currently, you get into factory reset mode by holding either power up or down (I don't remember currently) but you can get into an IMEI/Serial display mode by holding both volume up and down on bootup. I wonder if there are any secrets to be found there?
Bootloader blocked.
I know either cricket or LG blocked bootloader access. But you can get Dev options by tapping the Build Number. Setting>General>About Phone>Software info.
Also idk if this will help, but Nugent does the most peculiar thing when you tap on "Android version" within the same menu. Take a look. I'm not sure if this is like a "Ha,Ha!" From the devs but it definitely had me scratching my dome.
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Quik ? I have a carrier unlocked zmax pro ive been trying to find root for im kinda new to it but have been reserching ... I also got the stylo 3 from boost but no luck with it
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Sry for slow reply didnt notice it whats model number aka my zmax is a z970
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One-click methods do not have the capabilities to root the Stylo 3. Systemless root is the only viable option and requires a modification of the bootchain (/aboot), and then pushing a patched boot image by use of the engineer version of LG-UP. Custom recovery doesn't seem to be an option at this time.
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So wait explain this a bit more i have never heard of lg up im new to lg's and does this require a computer because atm i dont have one
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Sry for slow reply didnt notice it whats model number aka my zmax is a z970
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So wait explain this a bit more i have never heard of lg up im new to lg's and does this require a computer because atm i dont have one
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LG-UP is basically a firmware flashing utility which is actually used in LG certified stores and service centers. Very similar to Odin for Samsung devices. Yes the utility installs to a PC or laptop and flashes the firmware to your LG device via a tethered connection (and your device being in Download Mode).
If you intend to do basically anything with this phone I highly recommend unlocking the bootloader and leaving it in that state always. Especially do this before accepting any kind of beta ota because you might not be able to roll back without bootloader unlock. Do not for any reason try locking your bootloader again unless a rom you are using specifically says to do so like Copperhead or you may end up semi or hardbricking your device. Having and leaving your bootloader unlocked also makes it possible to recover from almost every single possible problem that can arise with the device on a firmware/os level.
Yes,
Recent Non Beta OTA Update also Ruined the Phone. Since the Device was Locked it turned into a Useless Brick Now.
So its Strongly advisable to keep the Developer Mode on with USB Debugging ON and Allow Boot-loader Unlock Option ON at-least.
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Yes,
Recent Non Beta OTA Update also Ruined the Phone. Since the Device was Locked it turned into a Useless Brick Now.
So its Strongly advisable to keep the Developer Mode on with USB Debugging ON and Allow Boot-loader Unlock Option ON at-least.
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This is mostly the problem I'm referring to as I've now seen like 5 people who are stuck with a broken ota or are stuck on beta with no way off
I bought a second hand Pixel phone(small version) this summer and it came with locked bootloader. But i live in Russia now, so i dont use verizon. Is there any way to unlock bootloader on verizon phone? Android 8.1 last release
Karolei said:
I bought a second hand Pixel phone(small version) this summer and it came with locked bootloader. But i live in Russia now, so i dont use verizon. Is there any way to unlock bootloader on verizon phone? Android 8.1 last release
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Doesn't matter where you are, but there is a post or two on here talking about a guy who can unlock it using remote access and installing flexihub on your machine. If you wanna try it make a windows VM real quick and wipe ur phone after you back everything up that you need
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KittyRgnarok said:
Doesn't matter where you are, but there is a post or two on here talking about a guy who can unlock it using remote access and installing flexihub on your machine. If you wanna try it make a windows VM real quick and wipe ur phone after you back everything up that you need
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Can you give me a link to this thread or to this guy?
Karolei said:
Can you give me a link to this thread or to this guy?
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Literally first non-stickied thread in q&a
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Literally first non-stickied thread in q&a
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Oh, you are right, sorry. Thank you!
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Oh, you are right, sorry. Thank you!
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No problem my dude. Make sure to do this in a sandbox environment please. Have fun
Karolei said:
I bought a second hand Pixel phone(small version) this summer and it came with locked bootloader. But i live in Russia now, so i dont use verizon. Is there any way to unlock bootloader on verizon phone? Android 8.1 last release
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today，i spand 150￥ on chinese Taobao.he let my 8.1 verzon pixel unlock,its amazing,i found all bbs ,only fine one way to unlock，our phone need S-OFF S-OFF S-OFF（importance say third）s-off need our chinese is king-card，i dont know what speak in english（Key words：S-ON S-OFF htc） through it to return android 7.1 （sorry my english is pool，but i think you can understand，wish you an early unlock）
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today，i spand 150￥ on chinese Taobao.he let my 8.1 verzon pixel unlock,its amazing,i found all bbs ,only fine one way to unlock，our phone need S-OFF S-OFF S-OFF（importance say third）s-off need our chinese is king-card，i dont know what speak in english（Key words：S-ON S-OFF htc） through it to return android 7.1 （sorry my english is pool，but i think you can understand，wish you an early unlock）
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Do You have bootloader unlocked now?
And how you did it? remote over internet?
can you post link no this service?
KittyRgnarok said:
This is mostly the problem I'm referring to as I've now seen like 5 people who are stuck with a broken ota or are stuck on beta with no way off
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Can you explain this further please, are you saying regular update can brick the phone?
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Can you explain this further please, are you saying regular update can brick the phone?
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A misparsed or improperly fetched OTA can semi-brick a phone yes. It can also happen when the manufacturer or carrier push a broken update. Both scenarios have happened many times with lg and Samsung phones for example
So I got this little puppy free today.
What I've noticed so far, outside of having no service...
There is no OEM Unlock in developer options. All tricks to get it to work (moving the date up 8 days) doesn't work because the device won't give the options for software updating to be done manually.
Anybody have any luck getting the 205U OEM Unlocked? Tagging @physwizz on this.
The phone is a middle of the road, but if basic oem unlock can't be done, swapping out for a moto g6.
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So I got this little puppy free today.
What I've noticed so far, outside of having no service...
There is no OEM Unlock in developer options. All tricks to get it to work (moving the date up 8 days) doesn't work because the device won't give the options for software updating to be done manually.
Anybody have any luck getting the 205U OEM Unlocked? Tagging @physwizz on this.
The phone is a middle of the road, but if basic oem unlock can't be done, swapping out for a moto g6.
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Not yet. I'm on the same boat. Like the phone but our model a205u doesn't have an unlocked bootloader option. I had a chat with a Samsung rep who informed me no help on bootloader oem unlocking. We have to find an unofficial way.
Anyome tried chimera tool? I checked the website and has the a205u listed under supported devices but didn't indicate bootloader unlock or root. I saw rmm unlock and Knox disabler. Also sw change. Hope someone can help on rooting or device without a cost. I'll pay up to 5 bucks but nothing more just for root when root has been free on all my devices since 2012.
jhjhjhjhjhjh said:
Not yet. I'm on the same boat.
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So Sammy isn't even going to direct us as to how to get this puppy unlocked when Metro has never given a **** anyway about bootloader locking? Hmm...
Haven't tried Chimera Tool. Dont have the box or a version that is current enough to use with the model.
@jhjhjhjhjhjh...UPDATE Chimera Tool DOES NOT WORK even though they say it does.
Articul8Madness said:
So Sammy isn't even going to direct us as to how to get this puppy unlocked when Metro has never given a **** anyway about bootloader locking? Hmm...
Haven't tried Chimera Tool. Dont have the box or a version that is current enough to use with the model.
@jhjhjhjhjhjh...UPDATE Chimera Tool DOES NOT WORK even though they say it does.
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Just to confirm no bootloader supprt in the USA for samsung devices.
Bye Sammy...
Damn, so SM-A205U users are just sh*t out of luck huh. I even got this phone for a deal, 100 bucks sealed on offerup ;(
Beelzebub24 said:
Damn, so SM-A205U users are just sh*t out of luck huh. I even got this phone for a deal, 100 bucks sealed on offerup ;(
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Yeah, your best bet right now is to use the Android Debug Bridge to uninstall system packages without root.
You can achieve a relatively stock android experience and put on whatever launcher you want, which isnt too terrible at the moment.
We're still working on getting a TWRP going anyhow
TheSnizz said:
Yeah, your best bet right now is to use the Android Debug Bridge to uninstall system packages without root.
You can achieve a relatively stock android experience and put on whatever launcher you want, which isnt too terrible at the moment.
We're still working on getting a TWRP going anyhow
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Oh cool. Btw, what do you mean by "We're still working on getting TWRP going" you mean the Galaxy A20s that can be rooted (excluding the A205U)? Cause you can only get TWRP with an unlocked bootloader right?
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Oh cool. Btw, what do you mean by "We're still working on getting TWRP going" you mean the Galaxy A20s that can be rooted (excluding the A205U)? Cause you can only get TWRP with an unlocked bootloader right?
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Pretty much yeah, until someone finds another way
Beelzebub24 said:
Oh cool. Btw, what do you mean by "We're still working on getting TWRP going" you mean the Galaxy A20s that can be rooted (excluding the A205U)? Cause you can only get TWRP with an unlocked bootloader right?
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That's right. No Way to root , unlock bootloader period. That's y the a205u is so cheap. In the USA no bootloader support. Go Motorola or pixel if you want bootloader unlock support. I sold my a205u for $125.00. Bought the Moto g7 power for $100.00 ..Rooted .. Leave Samsung alone in the USA.
Beelzebub24 said:
Damn, so SM-A205U users are just sh*t out of luck huh. I even got this phone for a deal, 100 bucks sealed on offerup ;(
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That ain't a deal when Metro is giving them away FREE with Amazon Prime. And yes, you're **** out of luck. But so is every other American carrier branded phone, and the American factory unlock version.
TheSnizz said:
Yeah, your best bet right now is to use the Android Debug Bridge to uninstall system packages without root.
You can achieve a relatively stock android experience and put on whatever launcher you want, which isnt too terrible at the moment.
We're still working on getting a TWRP going anyhow
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News flash on that model. There is no using ADB as most commands are locked per the Knox system. And if you do manage to delete any packages, that Knox crap makes it damn hard to flash back. Odin isn't exactly a great tool for that model.
Let's set aside the stock android experience - the fact that Sammy INTENTIONALLY LOCKED all their AMERICAN VARIANTS is TERRIBLE. There is no making that better.
That is why a lot of us that got this phone TOOK IT BACK and got one that did have BOOTLOADER UNLOCK.
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Oh cool. Btw, what do you mean by "We're still working on getting TWRP going" you mean the Galaxy A20s that can be rooted (excluding the A205U)? Cause you can only get TWRP with an unlocked bootloader right?
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Hang it up. There will never be a TWRP for this variant or any other carrier variant. This is literally the VZW of Samsung models. There will be zero development for it. Only the international models will see support as a reality.
TheSnizz said:
Yeah, your best bet right now is to use the Android Debug Bridge to uninstall system packages without root.
You can achieve a relatively stock android experience and put on whatever launcher you want, which isnt too terrible at the moment.
We're still working on getting a TWRP going anyhow
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Return it to Samsung. Tell them it was unsuitable and ask for a A205G
Samsung told me this.
physwizz said:
Return it to Samsung. Tell them it was unsuitable and ask for a A205G
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Hey physwizz...tried that. Samsung said in the US they do not substitute for international models. They only offered me a A205U model in its place.
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Samsung told me this.
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That is a script. Go into a Samsung store in the US their technicians will NOT unlock the bootloader. If that method was even an option an exploit would have been leaked long ago.
Articul8Madness said:
That is a script. Go into a Samsung store in the US their technicians will NOT unlock the bootloader. If that method was even an option an exploit would have been leaked long ago.
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Well I spoke to the guy at the store.. when I have time I will see if it can be done. I told them the truth... that I'm a Developer and need the Bootloader unlocked to use my test keys to install on the device.
Articul8Madness said:
Hey physwizz...tried that. Samsung said in the US they do not substitute for international models. They only offered me a A205U model in its place.
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That's disappointing.
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Well I spoke to the guy at the store.. when I have time I will see if it can be done. I told them the truth... that I'm a Developer and need the Bootloader unlocked to use my test keys to install on the device.
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That's worth a try.
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Well I spoke to the guy at the store.. when I have time I will see if it can be done. I told them the truth... that I'm a Developer and need the Bootloader unlocked to use my test keys to install on the device.
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Please do, but I'm not holding my breath that Samsung will honor anything. If anything they are going to tell you to get a developer model - their quest to be Apple is going to be their end.
jhjhjhjhjhjh said:
That's right. No Way to root , unlock bootloader period. That's y the a205u is so cheap. In the USA no bootloader support. Go Motorola or pixel if you want bootloader unlock support. I sold my a205u for $125.00. Bought the Moto g7 power for $100.00 ..Rooted .. Leave Samsung alone in the USA.
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Followed your advice, got me a MetroPCS G7 power from LetGo ( Rooting and TWRP was a bit of a hassle but i was able to do it just fine).