Hey guys
Ive searched the forums before posting this question
I saw that the US996 is recommended for rooting
I was wondering if there was any other model that supports GSM (att/ tmobile) and I can unlock and root?
As the US996 is very expensive compared to any other model..
Would an unlocked H910, H918, VS995, or LS997 work??
I want to root and change roms etc.. but economically
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I currently have the LGV20 H918 from T-Mobile and now I have the US996 version of the LGV20 to play with.
How can I determine if this version is the one from US Cellular or not?
if it is not the US Cellular version, where can I get the older and latest KDZ?
[*]Can I root the latest software version using https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594 ?
can unlock bootloader using DirtyElf
is it possible to unlock the bootloader without going through the LG site, thus voiding the warranty?
What's the easiest way to clone everything I have now on my H918 over to the US996 so that I can use them interchangeably?
Hey all,
So I'm looking to upgrade to the V20 from my aging Flex2. I'm a power user, so I like to be able to customize as many aspects of my experience as I can. I live in Australia, so I need to know 3/4 things mainly:
1. Which variant should I buy to work in Australia? Am I right to assume the US996 variant would work fine unlocked? I'm currently using an unlocked AT&T variant of the Flex 2.
2. How important is the bootloader unlock? I saw that LG has released an unlock for the US996 variant, but is it required for a lot of custom ROM support? Are there unlocks for other variants?
3. Which variant has the most dev support/activity? If I were to put a custom ROM on the phone instead of just sticking with stock rooted, is it better to get a global variant over the US996 one? The H918 T-Mobile variant looks to have the most custom ROM support on the Dev section.
Cheers guys. Looking forward to becoming part of the community.
I am looking for an LG V20 that I can unlock the bootloader and root the device. Which variant do you guys recommend? I am currently on ATT and would like to know if the ATT version can be unlocked and rooted. If not which one can I use for ATT and unlock it?
borijess said:
I am looking for an LG V20 that I can unlock the bootloader and root the device. Which variant do you guys recommend? I am currently on ATT and would like to know if the ATT version can be unlocked and rooted. If not which one can I use for ATT and unlock it?
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I think all the variants are currently on versions that have patched Dirty CoW. Up until recently, on T-Mobile, you could at least downgrade with a KDZ, but the latest version has anti-rollback.
I think the US996 might be your best bet. You won't have WiFi calling, but it at least has an official unlock, even if it can't be undone.
Hi all, I just got a sprint ls997 but was disappointed to see that my firmware(or software, I dunno) update of ZVA prevents me from rooting the phone. Now I'm considering buying an unlocked (us996) version, but am having issues with this forum from inexperience. What I find is guides for installing custom ROMs, rooting, etc. but they seem not to talk about the requirements of your phone or the firmware updates you need to be before in order for it to work. I had this issue with my sprint version; the guide said you could install the ROM on an ls997, but did not mention anything else. So I just need someone who understands all of this modding stuff to tell me. Could I just go buy a us996 right now and be able to root it? Is it still possible?
Thank you!
As far as I know, pretty much any other V20 model is still rootable nowadays. There are different rooting guides for different models, and most should tell you the exact requirements if you look carefully. Regarding the US996, there are actually three variations of it, and one of them is by far the easiest V20 to root since it is the only one supported by LG for unlocking the bootloader on their website. The trick will be identifying and finding this unlocked US996 USA variant, and you can find more info in this older thread.
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As far as I know, pretty much any other V20 model is still rootable nowadays. There are different rooting guides for different models, and most should tell you the exact requirements if you look carefully. Regarding the US996, there are actually three variations of it, and one of them is by far the easiest V20 to root since it is the only one supported by LG for unlocking the bootloader on their website. The trick will be identifying and finding this unlocked US996 USA variant, and you can find more info in this older thread.
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Hmm. Is the LS997 totally locked down in terms of unlocking the bootloader? I got a US996 and unlocked it, but unfortunately the service is not compatible with Sprint.
The only way an LS997 can be rooted is if it hasn't been updated past May 1, 2017 (Software version LS997ZV7 - I happen to be using one of these). Anything after that is irreversibly locked down, and unfortunately, those older LS997 models are very hard to find nowadays. Ironically, many of them have been cross-flashed with US996 firmware to be used on GSM networks, mostly overseas (you'd be able to tell from the sticker behind the battery if it hasn't been peeled off). And yes, the LS997 is the only V20 model that can be used on the Sprint network.
In the market for a LG V20 in the UK.
Only reasonably priced model I can get my hands on is a AT&T H910.
I have a couple of questions with conflicting answers so thought I'd ask here to get a definite answer.
Can H910 be flashed to another stock from for example H990 ROM?
If not H990 ROM can I flash US996 ROM?
Will flashing US996 ROM unlock Band 20?
Can H910 have Band 20 enabled on Stock/Custom ROM?
Thanks in advance!
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In the market for a LG V20 in the UK.
Only reasonably priced model I can get my hands on is a AT&T H910.
I have a couple of questions with conflicting answers so thought I'd ask here to get a definite answer.
Can H910 be flashed to another stock from for example H990 ROM?
If not H990 ROM can I flash US996 ROM?
Will flashing US996 ROM unlock Band 20?
Can H910 have Band 20 enabled on Stock/Custom ROM?
Thanks in advance!
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Not sure I can answer these satisfactorily but can give some information that might be handy, possibly. I'm using the H910 version on the 3 network here in the UK, signal isn't too bad. Currently running stock 8 with MK Kernel. Ive tried a few Roms; AO, Super, Lighthouse. Might be worth joining the LG V20 Telegram group to get specific answers possible, good luck.