Sprint LG V20 root - LG V20 Questions & Answers

I tried dirty santa but that doesn't work for me. is there another way i can unlock and root my sprint lg v20?

If you are on zv6 or higher then no. Only dirtysanta can root the ls997

me2151 said:
If you are on zv6 or higher then no. Only dirtysanta can root the ls997
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how do i know im on zv6?

Go to settings and look at system info. should say LS997ZV# for your version

me2151 said:
Go to settings and look at system info. should say LS997ZV# for your version
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Fluff, I'm on zv7, and there's no way to downgrade either right?

Correct.

Any updates on the root I'm currently in the same situation. I want root

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No Root For Now...Am still looking...

I got the v20 ,...i got the bootloader unlock h-918... looking for root..tried lg g5 method...didnt work may try tomorrow...other methods such as one click and kingo doesnt work at all....
i think its due to the newest security patches..I dont know but am still searching...Any thoughts
bountyman334 said:
I got the v20 ,...i got the bootloader unlock h-918... looking for root..tried lg g5 method...didnt work may try tomorrow...other methods such as one click and kingo doesnt work at all....
i think its due to the newest security patches..I dont know but am still searching...Any thoughts
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Did u unlock bootloader using this method?
mingkee said:
You can do this:
Make sure you backup your data with LG Backup to memory card.
Enable Developer Options (hit build numbers in about phone few times).
Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging.
When hooking up with your host computer, check the phone screen to allow your host computer.
Open cmd
Locate your adb platform-tools folder
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock (doing such will erase your phone)
fastboot getvar unlock
fastboot boot TWRP.img (if you have compatible TWRP)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/58568e/v20unlockable_bootloadervery_simplesame_as_g4g5/
bountyman334 said:
I got the v20 ,...i got the bootloader unlock h-918... looking for root..tried lg g5 method...didnt work may try tomorrow...other methods such as one click and kingo doesnt work at all....
i think its due to the newest security patches..I dont know but am still searching...Any thoughts
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Wait...really? This is for real right? Haha jk...I did see your imgur pics OP....just a little surprised. (Double taking of the news....still sinking in...)
iunlock said:
Wait...really? This is for real right? Haha jk...I did see your imgur pics OP....just a little surprised. (Double taking of the news....still sinking in...)
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I guess he's just priming the pump for the inevitable hundreds of threads asking if the bootloader is unlocked or the "HELP!!! I'VE BRICKED MY PHONE AND I CAN'T GET UP!!!" threads from the morons for whom reading is not fundamental.
Since the bootloader is unlocked, is it safe to assume at some point we will have root?
Are you able to use fastboot commands? Such as to write a new recovery img. After that getting root is usually a piece of cake.
Not sure if it's different in Nougat but I think with an unlocked bootloader it really is just a matter of time till we get what we want (root).
As a piece of reference on the T-Mobile G5 we were able to root the G5 only after getting a .TOT with TWRP as the recovery because T-Mobile had somehow removed all the fastboot commands on that device except fastboot OEM unlock. If that is the case with the V20 we need talk to @tungkick again to manufacture another .TOT for us again.
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thegameksk said:
Since the bootloader is unlocked, is it safe to assume at some point we will have root?
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Yes I think so from my previous experience this is almost always the case.
With the V10 a user @tungkick created a .tot with root (SuperSU) patched into it. Then use LGUP to flash the .tot.
Once that is done flashing TWRP can be flashed using Flashfire by Chainfire.
Or instead of patching root maybe the .tot can be modified to have TWRP built in...?
Nvm...didnt read the previous comments.
Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting
"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."
So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.
Here is the link:
https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/
joseguillen1994 said:
Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting
"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."
So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.
Here is the link:
https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/
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Systemless root is almost becoming the default now. And if we have TWRP is pretty much just flashing the systemless root and that's it. In the recent past systemless root has not been a problem.
joseguillen1994 said:
Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting
"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."
So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.
Here is the link:
https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/
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Interesting...thanks for the heads up.
Uff mine is coming on 24th! I really hope this beast get rooted. It could unleash its true potential!!!
joseguillen1994 said:
Uff mine is coming on 24th! I really hope this beast get rooted. It could unleash its true potential!!!
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Great...tmo variant or international??
arjuna_ said:
Systemless root is almost becoming the default now. And if we have TWRP is pretty much just flashing the systemless root and that's it. In the recent past systemless root has not been a problem.
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I used it on my g4...Android pay still didn't work.. But systemless root non the less
joseguillen1994 said:
Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting
"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."
So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.
Here is the link:
https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/
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Systemless is the way...I'll try to create a tot file..if they have released it yet
Double0EK said:
With the V10 a user @tungkick created a .tot with root (SuperSU) patched into it. Then use LGUP to flash the .tot.
Once that is done flashing TWRP can be flashed using Flashfire by Chainfire.
Or instead of patching root maybe the .tot can be modified to have TWRP built in...?
Nvm...didnt read the previous comments.
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Time will tell..but unless I can figure it out tonight
bountyman334 said:
Great...tmo variant or international??
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Im a tmobile guy lol. I have only used 3 carriers in my life in USA: lycamobile, metropcs, and tmobile (currently)
joseguillen1994 said:
Im a tmobile guy lol. I have only used 3 carriers in my life in USA: lycamobile, metropcs, and tmobile (currently)
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... 1st ... ......
Confirmed: Fastboot flash commands do not work similar to T-Mobile LG G5. Successfully unlocked bootloader though so that is also confirmed for the 2nd time.
got my sprint v20 today. looking forward to root and xposed
nerys71 said:
got my sprint v20 today. looking forward to root and xposed
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Sprint bl seems to be locked atm
Not sure if this means anything - but there is the oem unlock in developer options on sprint.

Need a root method for LG V20 AT&T

I'm wanting to update from a note 4 to the LG V20 but I don't need another phone I can't root... So is there anyone with a root out for this phone... I'm dying for a new phone with root capability... I would greatly appreciate it..
anyone? I have an ATT LGV20 and just want to know if I can root it somehow? Does it have to be "unlocked" first?
ike12 said:
anyone? I have an ATT LGV20 and just want to know if I can root it somehow? Does it have to be "unlocked" first?
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Look in the ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries & Other Developments. The AT&T variant is the H910 - so there is currently a bootloader unlock & root method available for it. (I have the H910 and am unlocked & rooted )
Twisted
I didn't think that the H910 was bootable yet. I don't see anything in the Roms section. Only stuff for the H918.
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Actually I'm CONFIDENT that it isnt rootable yet!
spexwood said:
I didn't think that the H910 was bootable yet. I don't see anything in the Roms section. Only stuff for the H918.
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Actually I'm CONFIDENT that it isnt rootable yet!
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I'm confident you need glasses
Root was obtained for the AT&T H910 a week ago and the thread is the most popular one in the roms section. So you need to look again, or do a search for "[LS997|VS995|H910|F800L] DirtySanta Bootloader unlock and Root guide"
imucarmen said:
I'm confident you need glasses
Root was obtained for the AT&T H910 a week ago and the thread is the most popular one in the roms section. So you need to look again, or do a search for "[LS997|VS995|H910|F800L] DirtySanta Bootloader unlock and Root guide"
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... I wear glasses, so... yeeeeeeeeeah.... >.<
I use the XDA app, and all I was able to see were H918 roms. I've heard of the DirtySanta unlock though, but wasn't aware that it was for the H910 now too. And if it's only a week old, then that's still brand new.

Help for H990ds !

Hello,
First, sorry for the bad english
I recently received the LG V20 H990ds and i wanted to root him
I follow this tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/dirtysanta-h990-t3624296
But, now the phone doensn't start, he is in bootloop
I put back the backup and now the bootloader is locked and I no longer have TWRP
I tried to flash .kdz with LGUP but the program tell me "unknown model". Also, LG Flash Tool does not work
http://imgur.com/MjBxEEK
How can i flash the .kdz for back to stock ? Please, Help me
Thanks
There is not root for H990ds variant.
The tutorial claims the opposite
AbrahamW08 said:
There is not root for H990ds variant.
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Yeah, there is.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/dirtysanta-h990-t3624296
AbrahamW08 said:
There is not root for H990ds variant.
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Lol. There is root and twrp for H990DS. Only thing is it will break Video Recording and Playback
Well. I used to have the TWN variant and there was no root lol
Rajeev said:
Lol. There is root and twrp for H990DS. Only thing is it will break Video Recording and Playback
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Really? Any source for this I can read?
This has kind of put me off rooting it. The first phone ive heard of that rooting it causes to break some standard functionality.
Eanan said:
Really? Any source for this I can read?
This has kind of put me off rooting it. The first phone ive heard of that rooting it causes to break some standard functionality.
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This is dependent on which kernel you flash. In @emdroidle 's thread about root coming for the H990DS there's a bunch of different ones with various fixes. I'm personally using the Jahlex v0.2d and video works fine, as does camera focus.

H918 10P root?

Is there any root yet for H918 10p if so... Please direct me to it asap lol. If not I might have to warranty exchange and then root or wait.. Thanks guys!
10p currently can not be rooted. There are some thoughts and ideas floating around, but more than likely another Linux kernel exploit will need to be found. Also, just an FYI, T-Mobile incremented the ARB version for 10p, so don't try to force an older version to flash -- that will blow the qfuse, and that is a hardware issue that can't be fixed without replacing the CPU.
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
10p currently can not be rooted. There are some thoughts and ideas floating around, but more than likely another Linux kernel exploit will need to be found. Also, just an FYI, T-Mobile incremented the ARB version for 10p, so don't try to force an older version to flash -- that will blow the qfuse, and that is a hardware issue that can't be fixed without replacing the CPU.
-- Brian
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Yea lg played us dirty
pbedard said:
Yea lg played us dirty
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I wonder if the V30 will be locked down like this?? I really DONT like the current/ future status of US based TMobile devices and the lack of root options.
runningnak3d said:
10p currently can not be rooted. There are some thoughts and ideas floating around, but more than likely another Linux kernel exploit will need to be found. Also, just an FYI, T-Mobile incremented the ARB version for 10p, so don't try to force an older version to flash -- that will blow the qfuse, and that is a hardware issue that can't be fixed without replacing the CPU.
-- Brian
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You think I should call T-Mobile for a warranty exchange or just wait it out for root I'm probably gonna get the v30 anyway I just miss rooting. Lol
pbedard said:
Yea lg played us dirty
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Yeah they did. Well we did it to ourselves no? We updated lol
celestial0513 said:
Yeah they did. Well we did it to ourselves no? We updated lol
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Yea its trye
My first Android phone was an HTC EVO 4G (the original WiMAX version). The first one that I got had an HBOOT with S-ON (locked bootloader). Reading on here, I found out that there were versions with an older HBOOT that had S-OFF, so I carted my butt down to the Sprint store and didn't even make up a story. I told them flat out what I wanted, and since I was still within the window of being able to cancel my contract, they took me back and let me look at the boxes that they had. I found one with the proper version, opened it up, verified that it was truly S-OFF and that was it.
Now, that was back in 2012 and things have changed since then. But if you just bought the phone, take it back and tell them exactly what you want. The LG V20 box has the software version that is installed on the UPC sticker.
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
My first Android phone was an HTC EVO 4G (the original WiMAX version). The first one that I got had an HBOOT with S-ON (locked bootloader). Reading on here, I found out that there were versions with an older HBOOT that had S-OFF, so I carted my butt down to the Sprint store and didn't even make up a story. I told them flat out what I wanted, and since I was still within the window of being able to cancel my contract, they took me back and let me look at the boxes that they had. I found one with the proper version, opened it up, verified that it was truly S-OFF and that was it.
Now, that was back in 2012 and things have changed since then. But if you just bought the phone, take it back and tell them exactly what you want. The LG V20 box has the software version that is installed on the UPC sticker.
-- Brian
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Nah my man I've had it since day one I'll just wait till September. 28 for the V30 or when ever it comes out.
I rooted soon as I got the phone... Then the USB port over heated and melted so I sent it in for repair. Came back with 10p on it.... Mfer..
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whojabacod6 said:
I rooted soon as I got the phone... Then the USB port over heated and melted so I sent it in for repair. Came back with 10p on it.... Mfer..
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk
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Damn that sucks
runningnak3d said:
10p currently can not be rooted. There are some thoughts and ideas floating around, but more than likely another Linux kernel exploit will need to be found. Also, just an FYI, T-Mobile incremented the ARB version for 10p, so don't try to force an older version to flash -- that will blow the qfuse, and that is a hardware issue that can't be fixed without replacing the CPU.
-- Brian
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Brian,
I'm not sure what version of the V20 you have, but I've got the H918 and I'm running 10p rooted with Magisk. I started with SuperSU, but wanted to start over and try out a systemless root. Real simple steps too..
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash SuperSU or Magisk
3. Root achieved.
I attached a couple of screenshots. How easy LG phones are to unlock the bootloader and flash root is the reason why I always buy LG phones, not Samsung.
Cheers!
Can't flash an su method if you can write to the boot partition (twrp)
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So no way possible to root then? My V20 is running H91810k and I have been looking for a way to root it but moments ago it turn off by it self on 13% and the update for 10p was in schedule....
Guess Im out of luck if when it turn on update itself.
@joesee You were on stock 10p? If so, how did you flash TWRP so that you could flash SuperSU? fastboot flash recovery does not work with 10p.
-- Brian
joesee said:
Brian,
I'm not sure what version of the V20 you have, but I've got the H918 and I'm running 10p rooted with Magisk. I started with SuperSU, but wanted to start over and try out a systemless root. Real simple steps too..
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash SuperSU or Magisk
3. Root achieved.
I attached a couple of screenshots. How easy LG phones are to unlock the bootloader and flash root is the reason why I always buy LG phones, not Samsung.
Cheers!
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how did you root! and get twrp?
runningnak3d said:
10p currently can not be rooted. There are some thoughts and ideas floating around, but more than likely another Linux kernel exploit will need to be found. Also, just an FYI, T-Mobile incremented the ARB version for 10p, so don't try to force an older version to flash -- that will blow the qfuse, and that is a hardware issue that can't be fixed without replacing the CPU.
-- Brian
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Don't know where you get your information from, but a qfuse will never be triggered with oem unlock on. and all it is is a warranty bit. just states that your warranty is void to the manufacturer.
They do have an anti-rollback counter but that is something totally different than a qfuse.
dudeawsome said:
how did you root! and get twrp?
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He probably rooted with original build out of the box firmware and installed a rooted 10p via twrp
Has an ARB system ever been rooted?
I'm new to LG anti roll back.
We have a quasi-root with 10P, if starting from 10J.
MrPolite said:
Has an ARB system ever been rooted?
I'm new to LG anti roll back.
We have a quasi-root with 10P, if starting from 10J.
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They only upped the ARB number because DirtyCow was fixed. Likely wont up it again until the next root is patched.
Doubt there is a way to mess with KDZ's to be able to make them flash. someone would have done it already.

Noob Question Please please reply....

Hi,im using a couple phone,ip8 and an LG G4 LS991,i love lg but things that i hate is this g4 is the bootloader cant be unlock coz my device antirollback was v4 and i cant root or modifying the phone.
Looking for a month but many thread say the v4 cant be bootloader unlocked.
So...
I want buy a brand new LG V20 or a Refurbish one,but thing that i want to know,is there a version of the V20 that the bootloader cant be unlock and have a antirollback version like the LG G4 LS991???
Please answer me,your ans very helpful,after solved ill delete the thread.
Huge Thanks.
Whatever you do, don't EVER buy a phone from Sprint. You really should stay away from ALL carriers, but if you must buy a carrier branded phone -- T-Mobile is the only choice.
For now, the LS997 (Sprint V20) is the only model that can't be rooted.
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
Whatever you do, don't EVER buy a phone from Sprint. You really should stay away from ALL carriers, but if you must buy a carrier branded phone -- T-Mobile is the only choice.
For now, the LS997 (Sprint V20) is the only model that can't be rooted.
-- Brian
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Thanks Brian,That was very-very helpful.god bless you....
Which Version of V20 that can be root?,may i know in detail because i worry to buy,which t mobile,at&t or what,please tell me....
YehezkielLee said:
Which Version of V20 that can be root?,may i know in detail because i worry to buy,which t mobile,at&t or what,please tell me....
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He already answered your question two posts ?
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cnjax said:
He already answered your question two posts ?
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Yes sir,i know,i mean which version of the v20 t mobile that cant be root,like the LG G4 LS991 the rollback v 1-2 can be root but the v4 cant be root or something like that?,may i know,thanks sir...
Or there no many version of v20 in t mobile....?
YehezkielLee said:
Yes sir,i know,i mean which version of the v20 t mobile that cant be root,like the LG G4 LS991 the rollback v 1-2 can be root but the v4 cant be root or something like that?,may i know,thanks sir...
Or there no many version of v20 in t mobile....?
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There's only one tmobile variant v20 the H918 and it can be rooted via the laf exploit
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cnjax said:
There's only one tmobile variant v20 the H918 and it can be rooted via the laf exploit
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Thank sir,problem solved.thankyou very much...
Sir,My V20 was came,its a H918 10s can it be rooted?,or twrp via lafexploit or DirtyCow?
Do i need to Downgrade for doin lafsploit please reply....
Im on 2018 January 1 security Patch.an H91810s
YehezkielLee said:
Sir,My V20 was came,its a H918 10s can it be rooted?,or twrp via lafexploit or DirtyCow?
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If you read and follow the instructions in the thread I believe it tells you to downgrade to 10p and gives you a link to the file
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Hi,Sir!,Thanks for all Reply,Thankyou very much for replying....
Problem Solved,i change devices to V30 and returning the V20...

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