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Just curious if anyone knows if this is a valid root method for the Canadian Variant? Seems odd I would see something like this on a random site and not on XDA first.
Just curious if anyone has any info.
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/06/root-lg-g5-canada-h831-601-marshmallow.html
Here are the steps it says to take:
Download LGUP_Lab_Frame_Ver_1_11.msi.
Download LGH830_DLL.msi.
Copy it to Your PC and Install the Above Both Files in Your PC.
Download SuperSu.
Download Disable DM verify.
Copy the Above Both Files to Your PC.
Switch Off Your Mobile.Connect it With Your PC.Now Boot Your Mobile into Download Mode->Hold Power and Volume Down Button.
Wait Until LG Logo Appears,Release Power Button While Holding Volume Down button.
Now After Single Release Again Hold Power Button Until it Boot into Recovery Mode.
Select Wipe Option in the Stock recovery.Again go to Main Screen of Stock recovery.
After the Main Screen Now Go to Advanced->ADB Sideload.
Now Open and Type the Following Comment in Fastboot Window.
adb sideload
Now Drag and Drop the SuperSu.Zip File in the Command Prompt Window.
Again Type the Following Comment in Fastboot Window.
adb sideload.
Now Drag and Drop the Disable DM verify.Zip File in the Command Prompt Window
Reboot Your Mobile and Open the Applications.
You can find SuperSu in your application.
Download Root checker to Check your Device.
Seems fishy... Unless this is an exploit with older builds, there's no way that would work unless the bootloader is unlocked.
This would only work on H830 or H850... And even then, easier to flash twrp than use stock recovery.
If you really want to root an lg g5, I suggest you look around for an h850.
root lg g5 h831 7.0 Nougat? Canadian Fido mobile varient.
I have just got a brand new Canadian Fido Mobile LG G5 H831, Android version 7.0 Nougat. The recovery that comes with it is hard to get into and it doesn't include an option to backup/restore. I don't want to brick this phone on a 2 yr contract. I have experience unlocking bootloader and rooting on other phones but not my brand new one. I'm new to xda so I cannot post my own topic yet so I'm asking everywhere. Any advice is helpful. Thanks in advance.
big bad brad 31 said:
I have just got a brand new Canadian Fido Mobile LG G5 H831, Android version 7.0 Nougat. The recovery that comes with it is hard to get into and it doesn't include an option to backup/restore. I don't want to brick this phone on a 2 yr contract. I have experience unlocking bootloader and rooting on other phones but not my brand new one. I'm new to xda so I cannot post my own topic yet so I'm asking everywhere. Any advice is helpful. Thanks in advance.
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as of now root and bootloader unlock is not yet achieved on H831 Model.
cheeze.keyk said:
as of now root and bootloader unlock is not yet achieved on H831 Model.
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That's a real shame.
big bad brad 31 said:
That's a real shame.
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youre right. even other models doesn't have root and bootloader unlock. I dont know why LG is doing this kind of practice, while other brands allows BL unlocking of their device.
cheeze.keyk said:
youre right. even other models doesn't have root and bootloader unlock. I dont know why LG is doing this kind of practice, while other brands allows BL unlocking of their device.
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Well there are options on the phone to do (boot unlocking, etc,.) so but it may brick the device. I have all developer options available, usb debugging enabled, i was able to reboot recovery via adb but It's hard to get into and no option to backup/restore, so perhaps on the web elsewhere there will be an answer, or we'll just have to wait. Personally, I love the G5 because It's very high definition and pretty up to date. Let me know if anything comes up. Cheers. UPDATE, if I or anyone finds a way to root the G5 it will be posted here if the thread is still open.
Hi there,
I found there is a thread describing how to root the US/Chinese model without unlocking the bootloader -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
However it mentions that this'll brick the European model because of the included TWRP version and unfortunately I'm on a ZTE A2017GV1.0.0B08 (Android 6.0.1, Kernel 3.18.20).
Is there any news if this can be done now with the international variant -
I'm not interested in a custom ROM or updating Android, I'm happy at the moment with the 6.0.1 version I have, but really would like root for xposed framework, Titanium, Tasker ...
Is there a different TWRP version that can be used or is it not working due to the ZTE's signature key used?
Alternatively is there a way for the A2017G to re-lock the bootloader that's 100% working/safe, if you don't apply a custom ROM?
Thanks a lot for your help!
The answer you will find here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3441204
This is the way I did it with my first A7
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Hi.
It didn't really answer the question : Is unlocking necessary to root, or can we root without unlocking ?
Every tutorials founds all follows the same paths : Unlock first, then root. But why ? is there a reason for that, or is it just a "since i'm rooting, let's unlock it while i'm at it" thing ?
(edit : Sorry 4 my english ... i hope i've been clear enough)
marcus.linkenbach said:
The answer you will find here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3441204
This is the way I did it with my first A7
sent from zte axon 7 with tapatalk
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Hallo Marcus
Danke fuer die Antwort -
Maybe I didn't fully comprehend the thread - I was under the impression that it bricked some A2017G, while not others and didn't want to take the risk.
Reading through the instructions - which of these steps did you take (and in what order)?
I read it that you do not need to flash TWRP? So can I just root the phone without bricking it and all is good as long as I stay with my 6.0.1 B08 version?
I understand the instructions as
- boot into edl
- install Qualcomm driver
- run axon7root to already root the device (backup seems to be done in the next step?! according to instructions).
However there is no axon7root version for the A2017G (B08) as it was removed due to TWRP?!
All I can find is the axon7backup tool (would you actually do this before you run the axon7root the first time?)
If you run the axon7root, did you do 'axon7root.exe -p 4 -b'
so that it only flashes the boot.img (not TWRP recovery) and therefore this is safe?
Sorry for the long essay, help is really appreciated!
Hey, sorry for the delay.
I am quite busy. I really don't know the procedere anymore. It is a long time ago. But if you would give me some time, I will have a look on it and will let you know. But why won't you unlock your bootloader? Without unlocking not everything runs as it should with unlocked BL.
OK. I will let you know.
Marcus
Sn8K said:
Hi.
It didn't really answer the question : Is unlocking necessary to root, or can we root without unlocking ?
Every tutorials founds all follows the same paths : Unlock first, then root. But why ? is there a reason for that, or is it just a "since i'm rooting, let's unlock it while i'm at it" thing ?
(edit : Sorry 4 my english ... i hope i've been clear enough)
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Theoretically, yes, you can root w/o unlocking the bootloader. This is how things are done typically with certain manufacturers (LG, Samsung) that rarely offer BL unlocking. To be able to flash TWRP on a locked BL is even more difficult, as it would require a BL-level exploit. The reason that's not an option here is the ability to unlock, which precludes such development.
Hi Marcus,
Thanks a lot, that would be really great.
Regarding Bootloader unlock - I didn't buy the phone in the EU, hence my warranty would be void if I unlock it. And my warranty even comes with screen replacement (not that I ever cracked a screen, but there's always a first).
I have to admit that I'm tempted by Lineage OS, but for now (as I just bought the phone) - if there's a reasonably safe way to root without unlock, I'd prefer to just root and then maybe in a year's time or so switch to Lineage OS...
For now I managed to have my phone recognized as QUSB_BULK and I can boot into edl.
I was trying to use the axon7toolkit (1.1.1), but for whatever reason I cannot use it in commandline mode (maybe as there seem to be different versions, or maybe cause I am on Win7 32bit, no idea).
Any help would be really great!
Hi jeboo, Hi Sn8k,
Hope above explained my motivation, regarding root without unlocking - there's a thread about this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
HOWEVER there are two problems:
1) The bootloader can stay locked as it's using a signed version of TWRP, which can brick your device (A2017G)
2) The linked axon7root.exe is not for my device (A2017G B08).
Having said that, some users have been successful with rooting this version, so there seems to be a way, if you get the steps right.
Whoooo? said:
Hi Marcus,
Thanks a lot, that would be really great.
Regarding Bootloader unlock - I didn't buy the phone in the EU, hence my warranty would be void if I unlock it. And my warranty even comes with screen replacement (not that I ever cracked a screen, but there's always a first).
I have to admit that I'm tempted by Lineage OS, but for now (as I just bought the phone) - if there's a reasonably safe way to root without unlock, I'd prefer to just root and then maybe in a year's time or so switch to Lineage OS...
For now I managed to have my phone recognized as QUSB_BULK and I can boot into edl.
I was trying to use the axon7toolkit (1.1.1), but for whatever reason I cannot use it in commandline mode (maybe as there seem to be different versions, or maybe cause I am on Win7 32bit, no idea).
Any help would be really great!
Hi jeboo, Hi Sn8k,
Hope above explained my motivation, regarding root without unlocking - there's a thread about this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
HOWEVER there are two problems:
1) The bootloader can stay locked as it's using a signed version of TWRP, which can brick your device (A2017G)
2) The linked axon7root.exe is not for my device (A2017G B08).
Having said that, some users have been successful with rooting this version, so there seems to be a way, if you get the steps right.
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Did you figured out a method to root the A2017G without unlocking?
I just got mine and need root for transferring all the apps from my old Nubia Z7....
Thx.
catadoxy said:
Did you figured out a method to root the A2017G without unlocking?
I just got mine and need root for transferring all the apps from my old Nubia Z7....
Thx.
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You can't. Don't even try it if you don't want to face DFU...
Just use the same app that the phone comes with, I think it's WeShare or something like that. It should let you transfer all of your crap via a LAN wifi transmission (If you use a 5GHz hotspot it'll be fast as heck).
Or just unlock the phone. But don't relock it if you do, because you can make a huge mess
Hi all,
I don't have this phone yet, but was wondering if the bootloader can be unlocked. If it can then it will be possible to root.
Here is a simple guide, if there is anyone here that would like to try. No software required.
http://techbeasts.com/how-to-enable-oem-unlock-on-android-nougat/
If OEM Unlock shows up in the developers options menu.. good news!! If OEM Unlock doesn't show up, then there is no way to unlock the bootloader.
Please let me know if your phone is the Amazon Prime version. The Prime version may be locked down.
Thanks for any replies!
Prime version is indeed locked down. Also, at any point that you change anything on the phone to do anything with the software, Amazon will not provide you updates again.
I was able to unlock developer options in my Amazon version but now what? I'm assuming that the bootloader is now unlocked and theoretically, I should be able to flash a new rom? Problem is, does one exist? Cheers.
Just an FYI that my Prime Version did allow me to activate Developer Options/OEM Unlocking. Next step is trying to find a rom or even flash it to regular factory default. That I have not found yet.
Quick question SDACymru - I'm getting this phone in a few days... how did you perform the OEM unlock in dev options?
The normal way. Just tapping on the option for 5 or 6 times.
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The normal way. Just tapping on the option for 5 or 6 times.
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Thanks. Is there a reason we shouldn't be able to restore from a backup of a non-ads phone stock image and at least get that running on ad-based versions? From my understanding they are exactly the same hardware-wise, so should be possible...
Being able to expose "Developer option" and access to "OEM unlock" still don't make this is developer-friendly device, but I quite surprised that the Amazon Prime version even show the "OEM unlock" in the "Developer option". Anyway, it is close, if you can also perform the last 2 steps, then this device can be considered as developer-friendly.
The next 2 steps are:
- Reboot into fastboot
- fastboot oem unlock (from adb console)
Some devices with full fastboot implementation can check the device lock state by
- fastboot getvar all
If all these commands work, then the device will have good developer support. In addition, if all these commands work on the Amazon Prime version, then it is a piece of cake to remove the Amazon ads.
did anyone every try any of this? ADB Shell temp root has been achieved on this model, I have the temp root xploit but it's useless unless people know what they are doing with it. You can easily brick your phone. I don't physically have this phone but what I do have is a little knowledge, access to the stock rom and a way to flash it. I also know that the recovery can be swapped with TWRP during that flash process. Hit me up on Telegram: https://t.me/PizzaG
So being that I have actually gained temp root access (all credit to PizzaG, he knows his stuff)
Should I go ahead and give the fastboot steps a go? Would the persdata\nvdata remove the temp root access with a reboot or am I way off course?
Any input appreciated
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DelRi0 said:
So being that I have actually gained temp root access (all credit to PizzaG, he knows his stuff)
Should I go ahead and give the fastboot steps a go? Would the persdata\nvdata remove the temp root access with a reboot or am I way off course?
Any input appreciated
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Just rebooting you will lose temp root access. all you have to do is run the commands again any time you want adb shell temp root.
Please check out my new thread in the idol 5 forum. I have some things and ideas brewing
Magisk working
Thanks to the Mtk Easy Su app I have magisk working without flashing anything. How do ya get to fastboot on this thing? Recovery sucks, factory mode is pointless, so where's the good boot mode 99?
My guide to unlock bootloader and install twrp recovery.
https://androidforums.com/threads/6060c-bootloader-unlock.1327876/
Hi, i hope this is the right forum, i am a noobie at LG flashing, been reading some, but it is a little confusing (coming from Oneplus One), so i bought an LG V20 - US996, and i thought i could unlock the bootloader via LG Developers website, so i started the process, install drivers, follow the instructions, etc. then when i submitted IMEI and device id i got an error, message, stating :your device (TEST_GPIN) does not support unlocking bootloader", i emailed LG with the question but still no answer, so i did a little research and found out that my phone is a demo unit or something like it. on the inside sticker it says "not for sale" the model on the sticker is US996. i have attached some screens that show software versions etc.
so basically i would like to know if anyone knows if i am out of luck and cant unlock the bootloader to flash twrp and root, or if it can be done, and point me in the right direction, any help will be greatly appreciated.
i obviously would not want to brick my device, but am willing to try to unlock if possible.
thanks.
That's very interesting. Wondering if that's the model the debug bootloader was pulled from to root the US carrier v20's. I'm not an expert in this but have you tried to flash the us99610f (Dec 1 2016 sec patch) kdz using LG UP. That should put you on official LG firmware that is still rootable. The kdz will flash every piece of firmware getting you off of that demo firmware. From there you could try to unlock the bootloader again using LGs website, or worst case use dirtysanta to root the phone if you wish. There's a hacked lgup thread somewhere in the guide section that should do the trick.
thanks toastyp, i will download 10f, and look for the hacked lgup.
rluque35 said:
thanks toastyp, i will download 10f, and look for the hacked lgup.
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Here's the link just in case
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....e-patch-lgup-to-unlock-features-t3652222/amp/
thanks guys, i used LGUP from Prowler_gr thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/guide-patch-lgup-to-unlock-features-t3652222/page8 Thanks by the way.
downloaded 10f, and flashed with LGUP, no i have a fully working US996 (not demo version) at US99610f, i will keep reading so i can do the bootloader unlock and root.
thanks again for your help
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thanks guys, i used LGUP from Prowler_gr thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/guide-patch-lgup-to-unlock-features-t3652222/page8 Thanks by the way.
downloaded 10f, and flashed with LGUP, no i have a fully working US996 (not demo version) at US99610f, i will keep reading so i can do the bootloader unlock and root.
thanks again for your help
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Glad everything worked for you. I would try to root using LGs official unlock.bin method as it will be the easiest way to root the phone. Plus you get to keep your stock bootloader which is potentially helpful in the event LG implements ARB on the us996. If it still doesn't work you can try the dirty elf thread. I believe it's the dirtysanta method for the us996. This process will flash a debug bootloader with full fastboot commands that is unlocked. From there you can flash twrp normally.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....0-h915us996-dirtyelf-bootloader-t3568013/amp/
thanks toastyp, LG official unlock still not working, as i guess the IMEI is still recognized as from a demo unit, i will try dirty elf method, might take a while since my home pc just died (mobo or cpu) anyway , as soon as i can i will try it.
thanks.
Hello all! First post here so if I out this in the wrong section, or do the pst wrong, then feel free to correct me.
I am trying to root my old phone, which is a Moto e4. I tried rooting with mutiple sources (Using a computer) but all of them failed. I concluded through google searches that one reason this may be happening is because the bootloader is still locked, so I started on that.
I got to the command promt, and can locate and identify the device, but when I run the command to unlock the bootloader and get the code for the motorola website, (fastboot oem unlock, and some variations of this command, all the same result.) When I do this, I get the results that I should get, but where the code should be, it says not found. I have my OEM unclokcing checked in Deve settings, and USB debugging is on as well. I am at school right now, so unfornatly I cannot give information on the model number, or anything like that, but I can respond to questions when I can. If I don't even need to unlock the bootloader on the moto e4 to root, then all the better, but I am fine with going through the trouble of unlokcing the bootloader!
Thanks,
Eriith
Eriith said:
Hello all! First post here so if I out this in the wrong section, or do the pst wrong, then feel free to correct me.
I am trying to root my old phone, which is a Moto e4. I tried rooting with mutiple sources (Using a computer) but all of them failed. I concluded through google searches that one reason this may be happening is because the bootloader is still locked, so I started on that.
I got to the command promt, and can locate and identify the device, but when I run the command to unlock the bootloader and get the code for the motorola website, (fastboot oem unlock, and some variations of this command, all the same result.) When I do this, I get the results that I should get, but where the code should be, it says not found. I have my OEM unclokcing checked in Deve settings, and USB debugging is on as well. I am at school right now, so unfornatly I cannot give information on the model number, or anything like that, but I can respond to questions when I can. If I don't even need to unlock the bootloader on the moto e4 to root, then all the better, but I am fine with going through the trouble of unlokcing the bootloader!
Thanks,
Eriith
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yes bootloader needs to be unlocked.
It could be a usb driver issue
See moto driver link in my
Motorola Flashing Guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
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sd_shadow said:
yes bootloader needs to be unlocked.
It could be a usb driver issue
See moto driver link in my
Motorola Flashing Guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
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In between the time you responded and now, I have ublcoked the bootloader, and got TWRP to work, not I just need to install Magisk and start the root! Thank you for responding though.