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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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Josh McGrath said:
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).
jimbomodder said:
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
US997 Model bootloader unlock some supported & some "NOT">>> WHAT GIVES??
So this is some what of an SOS in the form of a discussion..
I recently puchased the LG G6 US997 unlocked version.. At first I wasnt jumping on the root bandwagon immediately due to slow development.
As of lately things are starting to pick up so I gave it a whirl only to find out per the LG development site that my version (US997 "Z" is what LG called it) was not supported.. After multiple attempts and being advised form the LG site that I woul be locked out after 9 try's I bailed after 4..
Has anyone esle ran into this wall? If so whats the "work around"? (IF ANY)
Ive searched google for days and the dedicated thread by @autoprime and unless im missing something I keep coming up empty handed.
Any insight on this matter is extremley appreciated.. Thanks in advance:good:
Regards,
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So this is some what of an SOS in the form of a discussion..
I recently puchased the LG G6 US997 unlocked version.. At first I wasnt jumping on the root bandwagon immediately due to slow development.
As of lately things are starting to pick up so I gave it a whirl only to find out per the LG development site that my version (US997 "Z" is what LG called it) was not supported.. After multiple attempts and being advised form the LG site that I woul be locked out after 9 try's I bailed after 4..
Has anyone esle ran into this wall? If so whats the "work around"? (IF ANY)
Ive searched google for days and the dedicated thread by @autoprime and unless im missing something I keep coming up empty handed.
Any insight on this matter is extremley appreciated.. Thanks in advance:good:
Regards,
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Try a different browser and do a factory reset
big nu said:
So this is some what of an SOS in the form of a discussion..
I recently puchased the LG G6 US997 unlocked version.. At first I wasnt jumping on the root bandwagon immediately due to slow development.
As of lately things are starting to pick up so I gave it a whirl only to find out per the LG development site that my version (US997 "Z" is what LG called it) was not supported.. After multiple attempts and being advised form the LG site that I woul be locked out after 9 try's I bailed after 4..
Has anyone esle ran into this wall? If so whats the "work around"? (IF ANY)
Ive searched google for days and the dedicated thread by @autoprime and unless im missing something I keep coming up empty handed.
Any insight on this matter is extremley appreciated.. Thanks in advance:good:
Regards,
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No use, that version (US997z) is not supported!! Only the US global market variant US997 (without the z) is, and the Global Euro variant (H870)... Everyone else can't get root or bootloader unlocked...
Unfortunately, that's how LG rolls.
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lmiked said:
No use, that version (US997z) is not supported!! Only the US global market variant US997 (without the z) is, and the Global Euro variant (H870)... Everyone else can't get root or bootloader unlocked...
Unfortunately, that's how LG rolls.
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Try a different browser and do a factory reset
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Is this based on first hand experience? @gillim74 did you have the same problem and this work? Thanks for responding btw
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Is this based on first hand experience? @gillim74 did you have the same problem and this work? Thanks for responding btw
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It did for mine but i dont have the z i just have us997 but as far as i knew all us997 could be unlocked but i may be wrong
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It did for mine but i dont have the z i just have us997 but as far as i knew all us997 could be unlocked but i may be wrong
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US997z can't be unlocked!!
Check the supported device list at the unlock website!!
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lmiked said:
US997z can't be unlocked!!
Check the supported device list at the unlock website!!
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Didnt know that when i did mine it listed us997 no different variants thanks for the info
The exact thing happened to me. I thought I was buying the US unlocked phone. Nowhere in the software or on the box does it list the phone as US977Z. '
Turns out it's the US Cellular variant of the phone. If you'd like, commit to the bounty thread for this phone. It's our only hope.
Looks like I have the same problem with the US997U. I thought that extra U on the end just meant Unlocked, but that tiny difference is preventing me from unlocking my phone. Lame.
I've spent the past 3 days trying to root my LGv20 US996. Apparently I purchased one that isn't capable of being rooted by the official LG website. When going through the dirty santa hack, I just discovered that my phone has been patched and the hack no longer works. I've read that I can flash 12a using LGUP to then apply the hack.
Goodness this is complicated.
I can't seem to figure out how to configure LGUP or find the 12a firmware. Can anyone help? I am reading the guides for LGUP and when I load the program it asks for passwords, countries of origin, all sorts of stuff. Also I can't even seem to find the appropriate 12a firmware.
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I've spent the past 3 days trying to root my LGv20 US996. Apparently I purchased one that isn't capable of being rooted by the official LG website. When going through the dirty santa hack, I just discovered that my phone has been patched and the hack no longer works. I've read that I can flash 12a using LGUP to then apply the hack.
Goodness this is complicated.
I can't seem to figure out how to configure LGUP or find the 12a firmware. Can anyone help? I am reading the guides for LGUP and when I load the program it asks for passwords, countries of origin, all sorts of stuff. Also I can't even seem to find the appropriate 12a firmware.
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This belongs in the questions and answers section
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And if you search, I wrote a guide on how to downgrade with links to the firmware.
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And if you search, I wrote a guide on how to downgrade with links to the firmware.
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Do you have a direct link? Can you help if I have questions?
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Do you have a direct link? Can you help if I have questions?
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There's a neat function on xda it's called SEARCH. #NoSpoonFeeding
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And if you have a us996 it should be unlockable via Lgs website thats tbe unlocked version..unless you have rhe us cellular version
Lgus996
The us996 is unlocked and suportted but there's another version of this device from a company called brightpoint and lg does not support bootloader unlock
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
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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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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....?
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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....?
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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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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
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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...
Is it OK to flash any custom kernels on T-Mobile devices?
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ledvedder said:
Is it OK to flash any custom kernels on T-Mobile devices?
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If you are unlocked and running a global rom, you can try but take the stock kernel boot.img backup just in case it loops. Its best to rewrite all partitions on the T mobile device if you are unlocked which can be done by using the unbrick tool once :good:
Edit: You should follow this thread for a detailed discussion :good:
U may have to change the device check for any op6 kernel...they all boot. I tested every kernel. Flash rules.. And we can't use the tool to rewrite the critical partitions, we don't have access to them..can u please see why we cannot access them even with fastboot oem unlock_critical? We are all totally unlocked
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Is it OK to flash any custom kernels on T-Mobile devices?
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I'll let you know soon I'm going to try @tbalden cleanslate
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I'll let you know soon I'm going to try @tbalden cleanslate
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Keep us posted [emoji106]
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So far I have installed smurf, Franco, flash,and a couple others. All good, flash owns supreme though. Waiting to hear back if I can share the port
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If you are unlocked and running a global rom, you can try but take the stock kernel boot.img backup just in case it loops. Its best to rewrite all partitions on the T mobile device if you are unlocked which can be done by using the unbrick tool once :good:
Edit: You should follow this thread for a detailed discussion :good:
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T-Mobile users currently cannot use the unbrick tool to overwrite critical partitions due to a hardware/software check that mismatches.
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So far I have installed smurf, Franco, flash,and a couple others. All good, flash owns supreme though. Waiting to hear back if I can share the port
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I second this
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T-Mobile users currently cannot use the unbrick tool to overwrite critical partitions due to a hardware/software check that mismatches.
I second this
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I was going to try to reach out to one plus in a chat and try to connect to software engineering and see if they can offer any help,.worst they say is nothing or no.
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I was going to try to reach out to one plus in a chat and try to connect to software engineering and see if they can offer any help,.worst they say is nothing or no.
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I'm just hoping someone leaks the ops file for t-mo, since i'm not sure where these files come from to begin with.
So yeah, go for it, you might save us all.
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T-Mobile users currently cannot use the unbrick tool to overwrite critical partitions due to a hardware/software check that mismatches.
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Thank you for the info, I thought so but as I dont have access to a t-mobile unit I could not confirm.
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I'm just hoping someone leaks the ops file for t-mo, since i'm not sure where these files come from to begin with.
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All these files are possessed by the support staff who generally share those during a remote session and there on those are further uploaded. So someone with t-mobile variant can contact support and try getting the tool.
I am on tmo model flashed with international software and run in ex kernel. I did make a backup of stock kernel before hand
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Thank you for the info, I thought so but as I dont have access to a t-mobile unit I could not confirm.
All these files are possessed by the support staff who generally share those during a remote session and there on those are further uploaded. So someone with t-mobile variant can contact support and try getting the tool.
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Well it appears not all one plus reps are aware of this, one rep said they can, the other is now telling me to contact t-mobile...
Edit: They linked me to the software for a recovery session tomorrow, but clearly it has a password, so guess we'll see come tomorrow what the verdict may be.
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Well it appears not all one plus reps are aware of this, one rep said they can, the other is now telling me to contact t-mobile...
Edit: They linked me to the software for a recovery session tomorrow, but clearly it has a password, so guess we'll see come tomorrow what the verdict may be.
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Yeah, as the contract is new only the senior executives will have access to the t-mob unbrick tool and it would definitely be encrypted/password protected. Let us know how was your experience and thank your for the heads up :good:
Im on tmobile variant but flashed 9.0.5 rom and rooted. Tried blu spark kernel and it is freakin awesome.
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Yeah, as the contract is new only the senior executives will have access to the t-mob unbrick tool and it would definitely be encrypted/password protected. Let us know how was your experience and thank your for the heads up :good:
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Just figured I'd update you on my session, process went really well, took about 10 minutes.
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Im on tmobile variant but flashed 9.0.5 rom and rooted. Tried blu spark kernel and it is freakin awesome.
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What differences are you getting from the stock kernel?
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Funk Wizard said:
All these files are possessed by the support staff who generally share those during a remote session and there on those are further uploaded. So someone with t-mobile variant can contact support and try getting the tool.
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Yea lol, they don't give the tool to you openly.tho, you have to run a keylogger for the password and disconnect before they delete the tool from your PC lmao
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Keep us posted [emoji106]
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It works
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So far I have installed smurf, Franco, flash,and a couple others. All good, flash owns supreme though. Waiting to hear back if I can share the port
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Where is the flash kernel? I didn't see one
Causical said:
Where is the flash kernel? I didn't see one
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He’s requesting permission to share, should know soon.