Figured I would add this videos here to help anyone that is new to android or just this device
LG G2 Review and features
LG G2 Factory Reset
LG G2 USB ADB Drivers install directions
LG G2 How To Enter Download Mode
How to root the LG G2 on any Carrier
How to install TWRP recovery on the ATT LG G2
How to install a rom CM 10.2 on the LG G2
How to Unbrick or Restore the LG G2 ATT to stock
How to Root the LG G2 on Android version 4.4.2 Kitkat the easy way
Easiest way to Install TWRP Recovery on the LG G2 all models on Kitkat
LG G2 Lollipop CM12 Rom Install Tutorial
How to Root the LG G2 on Kitkat without a Computer along with many other Samsung devices
More to come.
Mods please sticky will be adding a lot to this thread.
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ROM reviews coming ?
suhiiii said:
ROM reviews coming ?
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of course in do time
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Hey if you get a chance can you review ose ROM?
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oadam11 said:
Hey if you get a chance can you review ose ROM?
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Yeah if I get the time I will
Very nice thread!!!!
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Looking forward to your Flash to Stock video.
Nice job. Thanks for putting all these vids in a single place. Makes it easy to find them. Mods should sticky this.
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Very nice thread!!!!
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Looking forward to your Flash to Stock video.
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Video already made just need to edit it
Yes mods please sticky
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Same goes with the LG G2 International right?
marshygeek said:
Very nice thread!!!!
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+1 for this
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Good job can you please help us Sprinters i cant find stock rom to return to stock from root i have all the software.. Thanks and good job.
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Nice work man! I have Verizon version but still helpful
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tkuligowski said:
Nice work man! I have Verizon version but still helpful
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Hope this can help out some noobs
Tomsgt said:
Hope this can help out some noobs
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Will you be updating these to include instructions for users with 10o update (shoved down their throats by AT&T with no way to cancel or reject the update, like myself) Now with no easy way to root+twrp this device. Without twrp or cwm, there is no way I am going to be experimenting with roms. :crying: There a lot of different responses and varied results in thet "root your G2" and "Installing TWRP on G2 all versions" threads. Some people get bricks while some can flash it smoothly, it seems nobody knows what is the difference that' causing this inconsistency.
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Currently working on deodexing stock ROM from P769BK if anyone is interested I can upload the ROM for future develp and theming.
That would be a great contribution for the community
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having a little hiccup with the deodex program I am using though so it will be longer than expected. Was hoping to have it uploaded by now.
If the recovery consist a opinions to change the backup type back to tar, it would be much more easy. As tar consist img, can be extract by unyaffs, then just put the Rom into kitchen
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Currently working on deodexing stock ROM from P769BK if anyone is interested I can upload the ROM for future develp and theming.
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Are you making a KDZ or bin/fls? If KDZ, can you share the steps involved in extracting the KDZ and re-creating it? It would be nice if the KDZ could be pre-rooted too.
Also we need a clean stock KDZ for un-bricking.
When i get home from work i will look into formatting a KDZ since we seriously need one for our phone i believe I have the LG tools still. And finish deodexing.
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When i get home from work i will look into formatting a KDZ since we seriously need one for our phone i believe I have the LG tools still. And finish deodexing.
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Wow this sounds great! I was just looking at the google now apk for ICS. Of course I had it when I was on jellybean on my other phone. I love this phone, I rooted it thanks to all of you guys, and I have CWM on it. Though it's broken down into two parts: 1)backup 2)blobs. Backup has a 27.5 MB file and Blobs has 1.35 GB. Thanks to artas182x for the CWM btw! I'm very nervous about trying to load the recovery since we don't ahve a KDZ for this phone so thanks a lot for your help!
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having a little hiccup with the deodex program I am using though so it will be longer than expected. Was hoping to have it uploaded by now.
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when you get this done shoot me a pm.. im interested in seeing what this phone has different than the lg spectrum..
btw the dev thet deodexed our stock ics rom had issues with the lg keyboard
Why people say there is no kdz for this device ? Of course there is, read the downgrade to 10a firmware guide and get the 10a or 10e firmware kdz from the sites mentioned there...
There is no KDZ for the Tmobile P769BK for the other variants yes but not this one.
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Why people say there is no kdz for this device ? Of course there is, read the downgrade to 10a firmware guide and get the 10a or 10e firmware kdz from the sites mentioned there...
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There is no KDZ for the Tmobile P769BK for the other variants yes but not this one.
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What about V11a for P769? A Canadian Wind Mobile KDZ for P769 can be downloaded here
A user also confirms it worked for him in this post
I dont know it can be rooted or not as I dont own this and not tested, but official KDZ for P769 exists and at least UNBRICKING is possible on soft-bricked P769 phone.
At least, we can say, a Canadian phone is better than DEAD phone. Lolz
Any news about a deodexed rom?
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Any news about a deodexed rom?
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I'm trying with Android Kitchen and it seems working. It deodexed /system/framework folder and /system/app with no problems.
I will put the new files on the phone and try
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I'm trying with Android Kitchen and it seems working. It deodexed /system/framework folder and /system/app with no problems.
I'm will put the new files on the phone and try
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This will be awesome, let us know how well it works. Will make theming MUCH easier and possibly sideloading AOSP apps easier too!
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Jrkoffjonson said:
This will be awesome, let us know how well it works. Will make theming MUCH easier and possibly sideloading AOSP apps easier too!
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Yes the system is working, only the LG keyboard is freezing (force close) so I restored its apk and odex.
It seems that other apps are working. I followed this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767392
Edit: the LG Keyboard app still doesn't work after restoring apk and odex and reboot. I will install another keyboard for now ..
And forgot to say that I was on stock rooted 10E.
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Yes the system is working, only the LG keyboard is freezing (force close) so I restored its apk and odex.
It seems that other apps are working. I followed this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767392
Edit: the LG Keyboard app still doesn't work after restoring apk and odex and reboot. I will install another keyboard for now ..
And forgot to say that I was on stock rooted 10E.
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Maybe try this tool?
http://code.google.com/p/smali/wiki/DeodexInstructions
kevev said:
Maybe try this tool?
http://code.google.com/p/smali/wiki/DeodexInstructions
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I don't need to deodex the rom, I already done that following the tutorial on my previous post.
The only app that gives problem is the LG stock keyboard.
Boot time was reduced on my device
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I don't need to deodex the rom, I already done that following the tutorial on my previous post.
The only app that gives problem is the LG stock keyboard.
Boot time was reduced on my device
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I see.
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I don't need to deodex the rom, I already done that following the tutorial on my previous post.
The only app that gives problem is the LG stock keyboard.
Boot time was reduced on my device
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Sweet, this should allow us to have Google Now on our ICS device
kitchen can deodex system and framework, if anyone snagged my rom beta while i had it up, that was all done and can be used
My dad has a T-Mobile LG Optimus L9 769 and I'm planning on rooting it and putting a custom ROM on it. I see that the device has different versions and the ROMs for the LG phone are labeled according to their versions. Getting to my question, is it possible to put a P760 ROM on a P769 phone? I've tried my best to look through the Q&A's and the General forum for this information but I did not find it. Thanks in advance.
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My dad has a T-Mobile LG Optimus L9 769 and I'm planning on rooting it and putting a custom ROM on it. I see that the device has different versions and the ROMs for the LG phone are labeled according to their versions. Getting to my question, is it possible to put a P760 ROM on a P769 phone? I've tried my best to look through the Q&A's and the General forum for this information but I did not find it. Thanks in advance.
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Possible but not recommended. And that's a stock rom, not a custom one. Also unlocking bootloader isn't for newbies so i wouldn't flash a custom rom until you know more about stuff. So your dad wouldn't beat the crap outta you.
Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk 4
From what I've read you will get an inverted screen if you flash a P760 rom on P769 because of the screen size difference.
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Possible but not recommended. And that's a stock rom, not a custom one. Also unlocking bootloader isn't for newbies so i wouldn't flash a custom rom until you know more about stuff. So your dad wouldn't beat the crap outta you.
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Don't let looks deceive you LOL . I've looked at the steps and its kind of similar to the G2X bootloader unlock and custom recovery. I looked at the thread to unlock the bootloader and I see that there is no known way to re-lock it so I might not even s-off the phone for warranty purposes.
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From what I've read you will get an inverted screen if you flash a P760 rom on P769 because of the screen size difference.
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it is one of the hardest phone to unlock the bootloader and install custom roms? How many users have really installed custom roms on their L9s? At least the p769?
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it is one of the hardest phone to unlock the bootloader and install custom roms? How many users have really installed custom roms on their L9s? At least the p769?
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You can make a poll I guess?
For me, I cannot justify the benefit of custom rom + 720p video vs. a fully-working excellent-battery-life modified stock with 1080p video capture
Moto Defy has even more roms and a locked bootloader imposible to unlock. I have a p768 and im really enjoying cm10.1.3. Its a lot better than stock in many ways.
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Moto Defy has even more roms and a locked bootloader imposible to unlock. I have a p768 and im really enjoying cm10.1.3. Its a lot better than stock in many ways.
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me too. CM is a beautiful and stable rom. I hope in future someone will fix 1080p recording...
I am not debating the value of stock vs. custom roms guys. I have a rooted G1 and an HD2 and about 4 more rooted devices so I know the value of rooting. I was only wondering about custom roms for the L9 since all I read is issue after issue with rooting and devs leaving this phone for a different one.
I'm one of the lucky few.
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I'm one of the lucky few.
Sent from my LG Optimus L9 running PenberRom5 using Tapatalk 2
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Fantastic. Could you please make an instructional video or something similar with all the files you used in one place so the rest of us lesser people can have enjoyment at your level?
There's at least one reason I can easily pick a custom ROM over stock: no emulated storage with apps to sd . well I guess that's two reqsons. Please, the CM 10.1 ROM for P769 is daily driver material.. I would say stock is less functional..
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There's at least one reason I can easily pick a custom ROM over stock: no emulated storage with apps to sd. Well I guess that's two reasons. Please, the CM 10.1 ROM for P769 is daily driver material.. I would say stock is less functional..
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There's at least one reason I can easily pick a custom ROM over stock: no emulated storage with apps to sd . well I guess that's two reqsons. Please, the CM 10.1 ROM for P769 is daily driver material.. I would say stock is less functional..
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There's at least one reason I can easily pick a custom ROM over stock: no emulated storage with apps to sd. Well I guess that's two reasons. Please, the CM 10.1 ROM for P769 is daily driver material.. I would say stock is less functional..
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Agree with everything this guy sais
Sent from my unlocked LG Optimus L9 running CM 10.1
I use this daily no issues at all
Sent from my unlocked LG Optimus L9 running CM 10.1
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Fantastic. Could you please make an instructional video or something similar with all the files you used in one place so the rest of us lesser people can have enjoyment at your level?
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I would consider it if I had the time, unfortunately I'm much too busy to do this :/
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I would consider it if I had the time, unfortunately I'm much too busy to do this :/
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Fact remains it already exists that's how we did it
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ok
well you can get everything from modded stock roms to cynogenmod with a unlocked phone. the phone being so locked down it probably the main reason you don't see much being done with it.
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well you can get everything from modded stock roms to cynogenmod with a unlocked phone. the phone being so locked down it probably the main reason you don't see much being done with it.
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The phone is great, but LG locking up the bootloader killed it for everyone. Tho I was lucky enough to have an unlockable one I still may just consider switching to another device. The trouble with the bootloader is enough to slow down progress and that alone is a good enough reason to convince me to find something better. I'm not considering LG unless my next option is the G2 or N5. I'd even be content with an N4.
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it is one of the hardest phone to unlock the bootloader and install custom roms? How many users have really installed custom roms on their L9s? At least the p769?
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I must have been lucky. I downloaded lgpwn.apk and ran that on the phone and whala in like 2 minutes my phone was rooted. Then i installed supersu and busybox. I havent installed a custom rom yet because i am happy with the stock rom but i wanted to get rid of some of the bloatware and i am happy to have link2sd working so i can offload some apps to the sd card.
If requested i can supply the file i used but i imagine its not hard to find.
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I must have been lucky. I downloaded lgpwn.apk and ran that on the phone and whala in like 2 minutes my phone was rooted. Then i installed supersu and busybox. I havent installed a custom rom yet because i am happy with the stock rom but i wanted to get rid of some of the bloatware and i am happy to have link2sd working so i can offload some apps to the sd card.
If requested i can supply the file i used but i imagine its not hard to find.
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Could you please help me out. Does the lgpwn.apk root it and unlock the bootloader? Could you please supply the file? Thanks.
lol
i think your confusion root with unlocked. we can mod the stock rom and we so. but its all done by hand by you not simply flashing a new one and no updates will work you will need to reflash stock non rooted using the tools hear. you will be stuck with the rom you have when they quit updating the device. i agree don't think i will be buying another lg phone but a nexus 5 because nexus products are easily unlocked etc by one simple adb command.
I have a question. @Lelus, @leolawliet, @kuma82, is there any way to package a ROM as a KDZ and flash using the offline flash method? Or is that a ridiculous thought?
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Could you please help me out. Does the lgpwn.apk root it and unlock the bootloader? Could you please supply the file? Thanks.
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The file i uses is here: https://www.copy.com/s/EsKcx0XpuRIq/LGPwn.apk
I think it simply roots the phone. To install another rom i used rom manager from the play store and installed clockwork mod.
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I have a question. @Lelus, @leolawliet, @kuma82, is there any way to package a ROM as a KDZ and flash using the offline flash method? Or is that a ridiculous thought?
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I know someone who managed to make cwm flashable ROMs out of .kdz firmwares, but not of someone who managed to repackage the .kdz.
Here you go guys I figured there to much clutter on the other thread so maybe this will help us root THIS phone and not have other phone's in there. So please don't post comments or questions about any phone other then the USA MetroPCS LG L70.
LG L70 still NOT rooted
MK902 ROOTED with 4.4 custom rom
SAMMYZ is the person that posted this else where I posted it here to help us root THIS b*t*h!
Alright let the MS323/D415 development begin.
1) There are new drivers here (v3.11) uninstall old drivers:
http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
2)MS323 (Metro L70) firmware here:
http://oudhitsquad.com/android/?dir=LGE/Firmware/MS323
3)D415 (T-Mobile L90) firmware here:
http://oudhitsquad.com/android/?dir=LGE/Firmware/D415
4)D320 (International L70) firmware here:
http://oudhitsquad.com/android/?dir=LGE/Firmware/D320n
I will be adding more D320 firmwares as I find more, beware weird looking file names as those would be incomplete files that are still uploading.
Just to let yall know that I just copied this from the other forum and it's not my work.
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I guess I can help populate your thread Right now we are getting everything setup so we can test what we think might be able to root the MS323. I hope we can get this phone rooted, it is a nice phone for $50
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Alright let the MS323/D415 development begin.
1) There are new drivers here (v3.11) uninstall old drivers:
http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
2)MS323 (Metro L70) firmware here:
http://oudhitsquad.com/android/?dir=LGE/Firmware/MS323
Just to let yall know that I just copied this from the other forum and it's not my work.
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If you're going to copy my stuff, quote or link the entire post please.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53159301&postcount=327
I have more goodies to upload and share.
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hey sammyz what is this?
LGMS323_20140328_LGFLASHv160.dll
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hey sammyz what is this?
LGMS323_20140328_LGFLASHv160.dll
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Use with LG FlashTool.
http://oudhitsquad.com/android/LGE/Firmware/Tools/Setup_LGFlashTool_1.8.1.1023.zip
For devs/ppl who know how to use, noobs stay away please. Don't say I didn't warn you.
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If you're going to copy my stuff, quote or link the entire post please.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53159301&postcount=327
I have more goodies to upload and share.
Sent from my LGMS769 using Tapatalk
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Well the reason I took half the post is because this is for the USA MetroPCS LG L70 not the other stuff in his post! Understand?
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Jfredbaby said:
Well the reason I took half the post is because this is for the USA MetroPCS LG L70 not the other stuff in his post! Understand? I mean no disrespect. And I appreciate all the work everyone is putting into trying to root this phone!
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LG L70 still NOT rooted
MK902 ROOTED with 4.4 custom rom
good that we have a separate thread for MS323
thanks OP
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Alright let the MS323/D415 development begin.
2)MS323 (Metro L70) firmware here:
http://oudhitsquad.com/android/?dir=LGE/Firmware/MS323
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MS323 TOT uploaded click link above.
It's just not looking to good for the memory on this phone. Once we get it rooted we can do the kitkat sd card fix and be able to download big games and all the apps we want! I can't wait the phones pretty snappy! I run next Launcher and boy is it clean on here. But root root root! Please Droid king show us your ways ooh mighty one!
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Thnx op for separating the L70 from last topic i was starting to get confused. but yeah hope we find a way to get this rooted soon.
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It's just not looking to good for the memory on this phone. Once we get it rooted we can do the kitkat sd card fix and be able to download big games and all the apps we want! I can't wait the phones pretty snappy! I run next Launcher and boy is it clean on here. But root root root! Please Droid king show us your ways ooh mighty one!
Lol..Yes the memory on this phone is very irritating. I have a useless 32Gb in the L70 ugghhh...
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In this post I have shared my findings about the L70. I have found out how to get into the Download Mode and other things.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52662666&postcount=159
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In this post I have shared my findings about the L70. I have found out how to get into the Download Mode and other things.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52662666&postcount=159
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To get in download mode you actually press volume up while powered off and plugged in to laptop via USB
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To get in download mode you actually press volume up while powered off and plugged in to laptop via USB
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thanks! :good: this kind of information should be all compiled in the OP
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thanks! :good: this kind of information should be all compiled in the OP
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I agree. It would also be useful to put the failed root methods in the OP so people know what doesn't work
Failed:
motochopper
saferoot
cydiaimpactor
framaroot
kingo
LG Spirit root method
IOroot
and manually pushing the root files via ADB
Yesterday i was chatting to a guy on oneclick.com or something like that.he wanted $30 for the root.so there is a way for sure.
Sent from my LGMS323 using XDA Free mobile app
yogeshsr said:
Yesterday i was chatting to a guy on oneclick.com or something like that.he wanted $30 for the root.so there is a way for sure.
Sent from my LGMS323 using XDA Free mobile app
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I honestly wouldn't trust it. If it's this difficult to get a proper root, even on xda, then he might just be a scammer.
Shadow386 said:
I honestly wouldn't trust it. If it's this difficult to get a proper root, even on xda, then he might just be a scammer.
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I agree
Root
I'm glad we separated from the other thread to focus on the MS323 I hope we can get it rooted as it has some nice value for a $50 phone. I you guys don't mind is there a phone that has not be able to be rooted?
I've been looking around the forums to see any progress made. Saw the bounty threads but came across this on the Verizon LG V10 forum.
"rootsystem with TOT vs990 made by tungkick"
As I cannot post links cos I here am newb, just wanted feedback. I really do enjoy this phone but think it would be better with root. Anyways, I do understand that they are different phones but maybe same method would apply? My phone has the unlocked boot loader but recovery cannot be flashed to gain root. Not trying to drone on here but just curious.. Thanks!
Dev7734 said:
I've been looking around the forums to see any progress made. Saw the bounty threads but came across this on the Verizon LG V10 forum.
"rootsystem with TOT vs990 made by tungkick"
As I cannot post links cos I here am newb, just wanted feedback. I really do enjoy this phone but think it would be better with root. Anyways, I do understand that they are different phones but maybe same method would apply? My phone has the unlocked boot loader but recovery cannot be flashed to gain root. Not trying to drone on here but just curious.. Thanks!
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His root is for lollipop. The Verizon version does not have and unlockable bootloader. There is a rooted MM update the T-Mobile version here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3360240
If you do, make sure to read the instructions 10 times to make sure understand them clearly.
Sent from my wickedly awesome LG V10 using my fingers. Duh!!!
truckerdewd said:
His root is for lollipop. The Verizon version does not have and unlockable bootloader. There is a rooted MM update the T-Mobile version here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3360240
If you do, make sure to read the instructions 10 times to make sure understand them clearly.
Sent from my wickedly awesome LG V10 using my fingers. Duh!!!
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That's also for Lolly..it says in the directions..
Unfortunately I updated to the MM but my boot loader is unlocked. From my understanding of reading various sources, the inability to flash a custom recovery on MM is the current dilemma. Threads get buried so quickly so maybe I'm missing something. But TY [emoji4]
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That's also for Lolly..it says in the directions..
Unfortunately I updated to the MM but my boot loader is unlocked. From my understanding of reading various sources, the inability to flash a custom recovery on MM is the current dilemma. Threads get buried so quickly so maybe I'm missing something. But TY [emoji4]
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That is the rooted official MM update for our phone. It's not lollipop. If you updated via the kdz or ota, then your stuck waiting for root like others that did it that way. AutoPrime is working on root so hopefully it's just a matter of time.
Sent from my wickedly awesome LG V10 using my fingers. Duh!!!
Dev7734 said:
That's also for Lolly..it says in the directions..
Unfortunately I updated to the MM but my boot loader is unlocked. From my understanding of reading various sources, the inability to flash a custom recovery on MM is the current dilemma. Threads get buried so quickly so maybe I'm missing something. But TY [emoji4]
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I've been reading a lot too. From what I read is that FlashFire by ChainFire might be the only chance we have to flash a custom recovery. I've tried searching for it but I can't find a link to it. Im rooted on MM already but I still would like to know..
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I've been reading a lot too. From what I read is that FlashFire by ChainFire might be the only chance we have to flash a custom recovery. I've tried searching for it but I can't find a link to it. Im rooted on MM already but I still would like to know..
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I read an article about it too. Not sure if any link was posted though. Chainfire is well known so you might be able to Google him and find his stuff.
Edit: I found this and it has a link to the download. I know people where asking about it but I haven't heard if anyone tried it. Supposedly it keeps root and custom recovery intact when you upgrade via ota. Don't know if it would help in your case since you are already on MM. You can check it out and see.
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/8WB78xvY2oM
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Downloaded & Installed it. Still unsure what to do with it. Lol
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Back when I was using a Moto Cliq the Devs found a way to flash a custom recovery using the stock recovery. I was wondering if theres any chance that will still work.
The file was named update.zip and it would flash it.. Just a simple reboot back to recovery and there it was.
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Downloaded & Installed it. Still unsure what to do with it. Lol
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Back when I was using a Moto Cliq the Devs found a way to flash a custom recovery using the stock recovery. I was wondering if theres any chance that will still work.
The file was named update.zip and it would flash it.. Just a simple reboot back to recovery and there it was.
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Like I said, I think it's more for preserving root and custom recovery during an ota update. I have seen stuff like that done in recent years, I think something like that is how they got root and custom recovery on the Verizon G4 last year.
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Been skimming thru the flashfire thread and found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66018664&postcount=2774
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Been skimming thru the flashfire thread and found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66018664&postcount=2774
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I wasn't able to read through it as I'm driving.
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I wasn't able to read through it as I'm driving.
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Someone with a v10 tried it. Not sure if they were sucessfull but at the bottom of that post chainfire put an apk of ff for the users he tagges to try. 3 out of the 6 were lg devices and one user owns a v10.
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Someone with a v10 tried it. Not sure if they were sucessfull but at the bottom of that post chainfire put an apk of ff for the users he tagges to try. 3 out of the 6 were lg devices and one user owns a v10.
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Kewl. I might give it a shot. The update has been sitting on my phone since yesterday morning.
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I just want root for getting rid of bloat and spyware. I talked to a friend who works at TMob and he says reason it's getting harder to root is because unless you buy the phone outright, it's a lease. He mentioned that the JUMP program isn't really profitable, hence all this difficulty. Patience is a virtue...Pfft.
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Kewl. I might give it a shot. The update has been sitting on my phone since yesterday morning.
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If you try it please report back.
To be fair im already rooted and on MM Rom by Eliminater74.
But I tried FlashFire to see if it'll work.
Downloaded an earlier TWRP build and renamed it to recovery.img and it flashed fine.
The app needs root for it to work. Now maybe this will work for those that have root but no custom recovery..Im not too sure. Also not sure if the app is also searching if it has a locked or unlocked bootloader.
Im not positive if the fastboot command to flash a recovery is blocked on MM but its flashable using FlashFire.
Double0EK said:
To be fair im already rooted and on MM Rom by Eliminater74.
But I tried FlashFire to see if it'll work.
Downloaded an earlier TWRP build and renamed it to recovery.img and it flashed fine.
The app needs root for it to work. Now maybe this will work for those that have root but no custom recovery..Im not too sure. Also not sure if the app is also searching if it has a locked or unlocked bootloader.
Im not positive if the fastboot command to flash a recovery is blocked on MM but its flashable using FlashFire.
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But you are not on an factory updated MM firmware - right? Your present MM is a custom rom mimicking MM. If yes, that's why you did not lose root...On factory MM update it is not possible to flash recovery either way...
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But you are not on an factory updated MM firmware - right? Your present MM is a custom rom mimicking MM. If yes, that's why you did not lose root...On factory MM update it is not possible to flash recovery either way...
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I didnt update via LG Bridge or OTA but
Its not mimicking MM. Its a Rom but its TMobiles official 20e update.
But I was just testing to see if it will work for flashing a recovery.img after MM.
Not for losing or gaining root.
Thats why having patience paid out for me. Everyones quick to have the latest and greatest not knowing the consequences it will have.
Now if we can get a root injected 20e .kdz or .tot file and flash it with LG tool or bridge (or how ever the other versions of the V10 gained root)
Then unlock bootloader
Theres a chance FlashFire will get TWRP to flash.
Just need a root injected 20e .kdz or .tot
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But you are not on an factory updated MM firmware - right? Your present MM is a custom rom mimicking MM. If yes, that's why you did not lose root...On factory MM update it is not possible to flash recovery either way...
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What's with people saying Eliminator74's rom is mimicking MM? His 20E rooted rom is the official T-Mobile update. His Korean port is the one that mimicks MM. I'm not trying to start anything, just trying to clear things up. If people update via OTA or use LG Bridge, they are on the official 20E MM software. If people update using Eliminator74's stock rom, they are on the official 20E MM software. Hope this helps clear any misunderstandings about it. [emoji106]
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Double0EK said:
To be fair im already rooted and on MM Rom by Eliminater74.
But I tried FlashFire to see if it'll work.
Downloaded an earlier TWRP build and renamed it to recovery.img and it flashed fine.
The app needs root for it to work. Now maybe this will work for those that have root but no custom recovery..Im not too sure. Also not sure if the app is also searching if it has a locked or unlocked bootloader.
Im not positive if the fastboot command to flash a recovery is blocked on MM but its flashable using FlashFire.
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I haven't update to MM yet. It downloaded to my phone early Tuesday morning and has been sitting there nagging me to update. I am still on stock rooted Lollipop with the latest unofficial TWRP for the our V10. I'm debating on trying Flashfire. Chainfire is an excellent dev and has done and continues to do great things for the Android community so it's possible he is heading in the right direction. All of our great devs are working hard to crack this for people. Autoprime and The Cubed and their teams worked hard to figure out root for the G4 even after other devs and users had given up on that device. Have no fear, our devs will figure this out, you just have to have some patience, it will happen. [emoji2]
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What's with people saying Eliminator74's rom is mimicking MM? His 20E rooted rom is the official T-Mobile update. His Korean port is the one that mimicks MM. I'm not trying to start anything, just trying to clear things up. If people update via OTA or use LG Bridge, they are on the official 20E MM software. If people update using Eliminator74's stock rom, they are on the official 20E MM software. Hope this helps clear any misunderstandings about it. [emoji106]
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I haven't update to MM yet. It downloaded to my phone early Tuesday morning and has been sitting there nagging me to update. I am still on stock rooted Lollipop with the latest unofficial TWRP for the our V10. I'm debating on trying Flashfire. Chainfire is an excellent dev and has done and continues to do great things for the Android community so it's possible he is heading in the right direction. All of our great devs are working hard to crack this for people. Autoprime and The Cubed and their teams worked hard to figure out root for the G4 even after other devs and users had given up on that device. Have no fear, our devs will figure this out, you just have to have some patience, it will happen. [emoji2]
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There's that "patience" word again lol..
I do know my bootloader is unlocked because of the "corruption" message when it boots up..but I would rather wait till something solid is worked out like previous posters have said.
Anyone want to try Kingroot?
http://www.kingroot.net/wap/download
Install and let it try.