Just waiting on a custom kernel now that we have trwp and my phone is complete hoping dr87 will make a version of simple kernel for the g3
I believe this is just a work around so boot loader is still locked but you can flash roms
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I believe this is just a work around so boot loader is still locked but you can flash roms
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Hi there,
You're perfectly fine to have an opinion, and I'm glad you phrased it as such - it's not offensive at all what you have to say. However, I don't necessarily agree with everything you've written though.
1. Yes, this is a true unlock. There is no other unlock mechanism on these phones. This is not a work-around, and calling it as such implies that there is any alternate method to use.
2. As for bricking, unfortunately we can't be held responsible for people that haven't done the legwork to verify that what they're doing is safe. We (Team Codefire) never released any mods for the G3 variants that were not unlocked in an effort to do our side of the responsibility to not make it easy for people to accidentally brick their phones. Now that recovery is released, if the end user does not ensure that TWRP functions on their device and ends up getting it in a state where the stock rom does not boot - this is 100% their problem as we were careful to ensure that all the information an informed user needs to make this work on their phones is out there.
2a. Regarding CrossDL, we actually will have a workaround for that here soon. As long as people don't touch their LAF or Factory partitions we can unbrick them from almost anything short of them editing sbl/rpm/tz partitions (which nobody should ever be doing!)
So are you implying boot loader is unlocked? Because this is similar to Loki like on the g2
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jparasita said:
So are you implying boot loader is unlocked? Because this is similar to Loki like on the g2
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This is from the Bumped thread
Is this similar to Loki?
No, you will not need to ensure your firmware version matches exactly with the ROM you have. You will only need to make sure that the ROM you downloaded is compatible with your carrier.
desireaftergod said:
This is from the Bumped thread
Is this similar to Loki?
No, you will not need to ensure your firmware version matches exactly with the ROM you have. You will only need to make sure that the ROM you downloaded is compatible with your carrier.
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Ok my point is without the boot loader being unlocked no custom kernals
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jparasita said:
Ok my point is without the boot loader being unlocked no custom kernals
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Dude geez custom kernels will be no issue,aosp won't come with stock kernel.. Its not Loki ,its unlock.. Dev will upload there stuff to server it will be bumped and rest is history..
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Without going into details the end user will have no worries ,flash kernels,aosp,mods, etc
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Ok my point is without the boot loader being unlocked no custom kernals
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It is unlocked...
jparasita said:
Ok my point is without the boot loader being unlocked no custom kernals
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It's already been started by the devs that roms AND kernels will be able to be flashed as long as they are bump compatible. So yes there will be custom kernels.
As already stated here, and in other threads as well as the official Bump thread by the developers themselves, this has unlocked our bootloader. We are essentially free to flash ROMs, kernels, and other mods (provided they've been Bumped) as if this were a Nexus device. The past couple days have been a fantastic turn of events for our lovely device.
Now, am I the only one constantly checking the development threads hoping for one that has [ROM] in its title? I know we're probably weeks away, but I can't contain myself. I'll gladly donate $50 to the first developer who brings us a fully functional AOSP ROM.
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As already stated here, and in other threads as well as the official Bump thread by the developers themselves, this has unlocked our bootloader. We are essentially free to flash ROMs, kernels, and other mods (provided they've been Bumped) as if this were a Nexus device. The past couple days have been a fantastic turn of events for our lovely devic .
Now, am I the only one constantly checking the development threads hoping for one that has [ROM] in its title? I know we're probably weeks away, but I can't contain myself. I'll gladly donate $50 to the first developer who brings us a fully functional AOSP ROM.
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I heard someone had cyanogenmod running already
Chilidog said:
I heard someone had cyanogenmod running already
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Some devs were given the bump api early so they could get to working on ROM's.
There is a working CM with bugs in the works and should be released probably around the same time the bump api is released.
People are talking something as long as the developer "bumped, bumps" roms and kernels, what does that exactly means?
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People are talking something as long as the developer "bumped, bumps" roms and kernels, what does that exactly means?
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The roms have to be modified (aka bumped) to work with this method of flashing.
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The roms have to be modified (aka bumped) to work with this method of flashing.
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Roms don't have to be modified the boot.IMG has to be bumped so we can flash,cubed has said very simple and will share soon with the Dev so the end user has no worries.
so does anyone have anything to test yet. I am itching. I preordered a note 4 the other day now I am thinking I will be cancelling that
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The roms have to be modified (aka bumped) to work with this method of flashing.
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ok thanks
Oh btw for anyone that told me this was not a work around eat it!
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/lg-g3-bootloader-workaround-xdatv/
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Oh btw for anyone that told me this was not a work around eat it!
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/lg-g3-bootloader-workaround-xdatv/
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True unlock last time I checked the arthor of that did not have anything to do with it. Idk what makes them think its a workaround.
That's like LG saying thats an LG G3 & and your telling them no it's a fake (clone)
Who are you going to believe
Anyways it don't matter it's unlocked why are you stressing it so much? Lol
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WARNING:
I am not responsible for damage to your phone. It is the users responsibility to know how to perform Nandroid backups, be able able to restore backups..By downloading ANY file on this webpage, you understand and agree to these terms..
ok guys this the Sprint 45.4.12.en.us 2.3.5 ...original post by (criptix) found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622764)
sorry guys the i remove the link i have no time for now to get rom to full speed
wait for (RockoDev) im sure the he is going to have a full rom and updated for you
please don't star asking him for update ...just wait for him to post ,,,,thank you
You beat me lol i just finished it deodexing it
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RockoDev said:
You beat me lol i just finished it deodexing it
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if you wan i remove the download link ..
paco_1 said:
if you wan i remove the download link ..
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No not at all keep it
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I understand that this is a pre-release... soak test for testers.. can any of you guys confirm that ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING works?... I was unlocked but just relocked because none of the available stock roms had all the feats.. for example on Rocko most Motorols widgets are broken same as with jockers roms...
thanks in advance for any answers...
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Post deleted as not to cause confusion. I didn't read closely before commenting.
My MoPho's in the kitchen sink!!
actually his zip doesnt include the new bootloader so this shouldnt matter at all, it can for all intents purposes be treated as an unlocked rom and possibly a locked rom
shabbypenguin said:
actually his zip doesnt include the new bootloader so this shouldnt matter at all, it can for all intents purposes be treated as an unlocked rom and possibly a locked rom
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My bad. I thought he was asking about the "official leak". With that being pointed out disregard my comment.
My MoPho's in the kitchen sink!!
I am very interested in giving this a try. My phone is backing itself up currently and I'm looking forward to testing this.
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actually his zip doesnt include the new bootloader so this shouldnt matter at all, it can for all intents purposes be treated as an unlocked rom and possibly a locked rom
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if you flash the original zip you will bee lock don't and you will get boot 1 can't boot don't flash that zip
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My bad. I thought he was asking about the "official leak". With that being pointed out disregard my comment.
My MoPho's in the kitchen sink!!
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no need to apologize, plenty of times i have jumped the gun trying to save fellow android users (from bricking, from themselves... etc etc ). for all intents and purposes you were trying to make sure no one flashed this and got a locked bootloader
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if you flash the original zip you will bee lock don't and you will get boot 1 can't boot don't flash that zip
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actually i cant flash teh original zip, because i already did. i knew the consequences and wanted to get stock img's for people and the stock kernel
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no need to apologize, plenty of times i have jumped the gun trying to save fellow android users (from bricking, from themselves... etc etc ). for all intents and purposes you were trying to make sure no one flashed this and got a locked bootloader
actually i cant flash teh original zip, because i already did. i knew the consequences and wanted to get stock img's for people and the stock kernel
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you did not get lock?
Is there a new Baseband with this? If possible I'd like to just get that then go back to my CNA
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you did not get lock?
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no i am forever locked now, sucks but its meh... i knew what i was getting into. just hope that teh number of people who get locked out like me are very small
sides as i said before gives me motivation to try and get kexec working on our phone so we can bypass the bootloader and have 4g
So just to be clear.... we can flash this like a normal rom and not have the boot loader get locked?
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So just to be clear.... we can flash this like a normal rom and not have the boot loader get locked?
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yes you will not get lock
ok guys this the Sprint 45.4.12.en.us 2.3.5 ...original post by (criptix) found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1622764)
you most be UNLOCK
the rom is 100% original no changes to rom at all the only changes i did remove the original files for the recovery and the init.d file ..
i have flash and test the rom with recovery 5.0.2.7-photon3.. i will not support this post it is only for any one the may want to have 2.3.5 ..
have funn.....
ok if you guys wan to test drive the rom here is the link
just wipe and flash
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So if I'm reading this right this is a deodexed stock Rom of the new update without the new locked down bootloader. Your post says must be unlocked but is there any reason that this can't be flashed with bootstrap without unlocking?
What changes are we seeing with this (2.3.5 doesn't count)? Any fixes for things like wifi or lapdock500 support?
I gave this a try but I didn't have any service. No 3G and I couldn't make any calls or text so I just restored my backup. Not sure if I need to do something else though.
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Looks like you need to change libmoto_ril.so from 198_7 or flash new radio. But BEWARE flashing new radio switches the fuse!!!
That means, you won't be able to run locked 198_7 and you must stay unlocked.
This is the VZW Dev Phone Stock Rooted De-Odex ROM.
Its a dump from the Dev Phone and is made for the Dev phone. But see post #2 ;c)
Features
The ROM is NOT loki'ed!! If you dont understand what that means then dont download it!
This is pretty much an identical base to the Standard phone. I dont believe there is any advantage to this unless you have a Dev Phone!
Stock VZW Dev Phone ROM (I545OYUAMDK)
De-Odex
Zip Aligned
Busybox
init.d
adb as root
Removed: Knox, How to Videos and CD Installer
MD5: CEC076E3025C73543F622AAE6D4127AB
Thanks out to markwebb for the dump!
Download HERE
MOD EDIT: Download link removed with OP's permission.
Hit Thanks! Its free!
Because I know people are going to try and flash this to the standard phone.... I might as well just tell you how ;c)
Flash ROM like Normal, use LokiDoki to flash the protection hack. You can find it here: http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=483
Flash the modules attached.
Once again, these instructions are for people who are going to ignore me and try to flash this to the standard phone.
If you are on a Dev phone just flash and go...
Uploading now....
Be back in a bit... Doing this via remote desktop from work... :angel:
Is this what you will be basing CR 2.0 off of? I have the itch to flash but all the warnings above say not to. 1.6.5 is running solid for me but the itch is there. Damn.....see how your mind loves playing tricks?!?!
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lancem71 said:
Is this what you will be basing CR 2.0 off of? I have the itch to flash but all the warnings above say not to. 1.6.5 is running solid for me but the itch is there. Damn.....see how your mind loves playing tricks?!?!
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Its the same thing as the regular phone but its a newer build by three weeks.
Its just as bloated.
Read post #2 to understand how to flash.
I see that but how would I get back to regular loki if needed
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I see that but how would I get back to regular loki if needed
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You dont understand how Loki works. It just modifies the boot.img of the ROM file. So your not really changing Loki... Its this ROM was not created with the loki patch.
The patch that I linked to is a file that signs the boot.img with the loki signature tick. The Dev Phones dont need this because they are unlocked.
So if someone wants to run this Dev Phone ROM (which I know they will) they just need to falsh the proper modules (because of a slight difference in radios) then flash the loki patch because it will loki the boot.img which is part of the ROM.
I dont know if that made it more confusing or less... lol
File is up!
If Anyone wants the odex version let me know. I may post if the demand is high enough.
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You dont understand how Loki works. It just modifies the boot.img of the ROM file. So your not really changing Loki... Its this ROM was not created with the loki patch.
The patch that I linked to is a file that signs the boot.img with the loki signature tick. The Dev Phones dont need this because they are unlocked.
So if someone wants to run this Dev Phone ROM (which I know they will) they just need to falsh the proper modules (because of a slight difference in radios) then flash the loki patch because it will loki the boot.img which is part of the ROM.
I dont know if that made it more confusing or less... lol
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Clear as mud now
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Downloading now..! Thanks!
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Clear as mud now
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Ok, I guess to answer your question more simplistically...
If you want to go back to "regular" loki you just flash which ever ROM has it.
Now that should clarify it.
I know someone will understand the prio technical info
scrosler said:
Ok, I guess to answer your question more simplistically...
If you want to go back to "regular" loki you just flash which ever ROM has it.
Now that should clarify it.
I know someone will understand the prio technical info
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Downloading now. Thanks Scott
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thanks dev!!!
Running pretty smooth, thanks for letting us check it out!
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Great job! Smooth and snappy with less bloat.
WizeGuyDezignz said:
Running pretty smooth, thanks for letting us check it out!
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Thank Mark, he pulled it from the phone! I just did what comes naturally.
BUt do you really think its any smoother than the regular base?
I kinda thought it was but did have time to check it out much as I had to work today...
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Thank Mark, he pulled it from the phone! I just did what comes naturally.
BUt do you really think its any smoother than the regular base?
I kinda thought it was but did have time to check it out much as I had to work today...
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To be completely honest with you, I didn't see much difference. Of course it's bloated, but I don't think it's much smoother if at all compared to the older base. Just my opinion and findings, ymmv.
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Thanks Scott!
As soon as my Dev Edition S4 arrives, this will be going on it!
Just out of curiosity, is it in any way possible to flash the aboot.img from the Dev Edition to the standard carrier phone, similar to what was done on the S3 to unlock it?
guyd said:
Thanks Scott!
As soon as my Dev Edition S4 arrives, this will be going on it!
Just out of curiosity, is it in any way possible to flash the aboot.img from the Dev Edition to the standard carrier phone, similar to what was done on the S3 to unlock it?
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no not at all the s3's unlock was a prototype aboot from the stock i535 not the dev edition
beanstown106 said:
no not at all the s3's unlock was a prototype aboot from the stock i535 not the dev edition
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Beans, as always thanks for the input!
Too bad its not that easy... Would be sweet though!
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?
HD2FORNICK said:
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.
mato_d007 said:
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.
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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
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I use this daily no issues at all
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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 :/
leolawliet said:
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.
luther349 said:
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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HD2FORNICK said:
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.
I know there are not alot of us around here, but I know of a few guys that are running a Verizon S4 with A T-Mobile SIM card.
I have been running Verizon ROMS and getting 95% functionality. Service is weird, but works most of the time with a few area's that I have to manually go into gsm mode to keep data. BUT I may have found a work around for all of it.
I am running a the i9505 4.4.2 TW ROM GoldenEye, nothing was changed in the ROM to make it work better with Verizon. I posted a thread to let other people know about it here and it is working for some, and it is failing for others with APN problems, but it was/is 100% working for me with no changes to settings at all. I installed, Loki-Dokied, and booted up to 4G automatically running. I got LTE by changing one word in the APN.
SO I need a couple guys who are running a T-Mobile sim in their i545 to test this method for me and see if I just got really lucky or if we have a winner here.
I will put the how to in the next thread.
***I take no credit for the work on this ROM or the Loki-Doki fix***
**I take no responsibility for you phone becoming a paper weight**
*You preform this at your own risk*
:highfive:
#1 You must be on the MDK boot loader, radio's don't matter but newer radio's seem to have a more stable connection.
#2 Do a Nandroid, you can never be to carful
#3 Do a full clean wipe like your supposed to...
#4 Flash GOLDENEYE VERSION 24 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629 (The ROM)
DO NOT REBOOT (you will get an unauthorized boot loop)
#5 Flash http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407577109 (The Loki-Doki)
#6 Reboot and let it sit for 5 or 6 minutes
#7 ????
#8 PROFIT
Report back here with any info or updates you guys have. I have tried a couple other i9505 ROMs with limited success but working together we might find some other ROMs this method works with. Also in the ROM thread iB4STiD has included links to remove a lot of bloat and additional mods.
To get LTE go into your APN settings adn change "epic.T-Mobile.com" to "fast.T-Mobile.com" The data icon wont change to LTE, but I am getting 26 Mbps
Give credit where it is due:
The ROM was created by: iB4STiD
Loki-Doki was created by: TheAxman
Both cool guys who gave me the go ahead to post their work.
justda said:
I am running a i9505 ROM that has had its boot loader removed
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With the bootloader removed? Roms come with bootloaders now? And you can remove them?
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With the bootloader removed? Roms come with bootloaders now? And you can remove them?
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I am so tired ... and I havent finished editing or proof reading... thanks for pointing that out...
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I am so tired ... and I havent finished editing or proof reading... thanks for pointing that out...
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So is the bootloader removed? ._.
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65vdub said:
So is the bootloader removed? ._.
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Ya I pulled it out last night took some effort but she finally gave
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Will create a backup of my current ROM and report back when I can. Downloading the Loki Doki zip and ROM now.
Edit: might not be able to get to it today though. Will try to do this ASAP.
Can I continue using the nonhlos MK2 modem or do I have to use the international modems?
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65vdub said:
Will create a backup of my current ROM and report back when I can. Downloading the Loki Doki zip and ROM now.
Edit: might not be able to get to it today though. Will try to do this ASAP.
Can I continue using the nonhlos MK2 modem or do I have to use the international modems?
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No keep using your current modem. And this isn't a time sensitive thing take your time.
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No keep using your current modem. And this isn't a time sensitive thing take your time.
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Alright man thanks! So the golden eye version 24 in the op does have the bootloader removed correct?
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65vdub said:
Alright man thanks! So the golden eye version 24 in the op does have the bootloader removed correct?
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You are joking right? Do you know what a bootloader is?
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You are joking right? Do you know what a bootloader is?
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I'm aware of what the bootloader is, yes. But this is an i9505 ROM so it won't boot with the i545 without getting the unauthorized Verizon software screen. It was to my knowledge that the i9505 bootloader was removed to avoid this.
And I am on the MDK bootloader in case you were wondering.
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You are joking right? Do you know what a bootloader is?
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If you read the thread for the EagleEye ROM in the OP's second or third post he mentions that the bootloader is not included. That is why I origionaly had it in my OP my lack of sleep and my smoking habits didnt allow the info to sink in right away while I was typing. I was in the process of editing my OP when you posted originally.
ROM's do not include the boot loader. Your bootloader if MDK will stay MDK no matter what ROM you flash.
**Edit I just noticed my phone is showing it as a i9505 for my XDA app signature. Lol
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I'm aware of what the bootloader is, yes. But this is an i9505 ROM so it won't boot with the i545 without getting the unauthorized Verizon software screen. It was to my knowledge that the i9505 bootloader was removed to avoid this.
And I am on the MDK bootloader in case you were wondering.
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Roms do not have bootloaders, your phone does. Which was my point. If you have an mdk phone you have an exploitable bootloader. They are not packaged in the rom nor can they be removed from the phone. I just find it interesting that someone posting a ROM for testers ( as well as you, the tester ) doesn't seem understand this....
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They are not packaged in the rom nor can they be removed from the phone. I just find it interesting that someone posting a ROM for testers ( as well as you, the tester ) doesn't seem understand this....
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Ah, well that I didn't know. So I thank you for the insight!
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65vdub said:
Ah, well that I didn't know. So I thank you for the insight!
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No worries. Before you stated you were on mdk I thought you may have been on an older build, thinking you could flash it because "the bootloader had been removed." Just didn't want you to brick/trigger warranty flag from misunderstanding
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No worries. Before you stated you were on mdk I thought you may have been on an older build, thinking you could flash it because "the bootloader had been removed." Just didn't want you to brick/trigger warranty flag from misunderstanding
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Haha, my warranty is nonexistent as I bought the phone outright from swappa and am now on T-Mobile. I understand the gist of what having the MDK bootloader means along with how great it is to have the exploit djrbliss made available to us. Just never knew that bootloaders weren't attached to ROMs lol, but now I know. Again, many thanks for giving this noob some much needed insight .
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I just find it interesting that someone posting a ROM for testers ( as well as you, the tester ) doesn't seem understand this....
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I am by no means a developer, I am just a dumb ass who stumbled onto something that works for me through trial and error and listening to other dumb asses who tried stuff on their phones, and I was hoping it would work for others. Test it, don't test it, what ever.
To be honest I have no idea what a boot loader is, I know what boot loader I am on and I know that some smart guy exploited it to allow us to replace the software with something some other smart guy came up with. I know that the newer ones haven't been exploited like mine and that's why they can't do as much as MDK guys can. Hell I don't even really know what safestrap does but from my razr days I know it allows people to install different ROMs.
Bottom line, I am just a guy using other peoples work to try to help some other people not "error" as much as I have and enjoy their device a little bit more...
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I know there are not alot of us around here, but I know of a few guys that are running a Verizon S4 with A T-Mobile SIM card.
I have been running Verizon ROMS and getting 95% functionality. Service is weird, but works most of the time with a few area's that I have to manually go into gsm mode to keep data. BUT I may have found a work around for all of it.
I am running a the i9505 4.4.2 TW ROM GoldenEye, nothing was changed in the ROM to make it work better with Verizon. I posted a thread to let other people know about it here and it is working for some, and it is failing for others with APN problems, but it was/is 100% working for me with no changes to settings at all. I installed, Loki-Dokied, and booted up to 4G automatically running. I got LTE by changing one word in the APN.
SO I need a couple guys who are running a T-Mobile sim in their i545 to test this method for me and see if I just got really lucky or if we have a winner here.
I will put the how to in the next thread.
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I'm running on TMobile. I actually have been since we first started discussing the 4.4 TW roms on the i545. I've had no issues and didn't have to enter any APN settings.
The ROMs we are flashing, Goldeneye for instance, do not include the bootloader. If we were flashing Samsung images then bootloaders and modems would probably be included, and would probably brick the phone since we'd be flashing incorrect sw. That said, as long as you are on the MDK bootloader, exploited by Loki, and running a custom recovery, then following the steps in the OP should work for you. If you get stuck in a bootloop, it's probably a kernel error. Loki-doki should solve that for you. If not, that's why you have your Nandroid back right
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FYI guys, I just flashed ktoonez Touchwiz Kit Kat Kernel. I took it from the Tmobile thread since there isn't a Verizon one yet. You need to flash loki-doki after flashing this kernel. So far no issues. I'll report back if I find any issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289140
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FYI guys, I just flashed ktoonez Touchwiz Kit Kat Kernel. I took it from the Tmobile thread since there isn't a Verizon one yet. You need to flash loki-doki after flashing this kernel. So far no issues. I'll report back if I find any issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289140
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I am going to DL and flash soon as I get off work.
Seems to be working for me...
I am using a t-mobile SIM and am still on MDK. I followed the instructions in the OP, and the phone appears to be working. No other mods, themes, etc. other than the OP. SMS, MMS, Data all appear to work. Speeds seem consistent with LTE, but no way to know.
On initial boot, however, I always get this message: "Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped". However, after accepting the message, the phone appears to work normally. It may have something to do with the dark dialer theme that appears to be part of this ROM. I have seen that message before...
MaxYoda
Those on MK2 With safe strap and want to get rid of Touch Wiz ( which I do -.-) Get the Illusion ROM for your Galaxy S4 (Verizon). That's all. Except the only bug/s is WiFi doesn't even if you try flashing the MK2 Module's. And those On AT&T, T-Mobile, Straight Talk, NET10... Etc using there Verizon Galaxy S4 will not get Data to work. I have Straight talk and tried everything to get Data to work. I've flashed all Carrier Roms (the AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and U.S. Cellular) together and see if that would help. Nope. But Messaging (just SMS) works and so does calls and Voice Mail (xD)
And if someone could extract this and try making another AOSP ROM that works with MK2 (or SafeStrap) and make CM11/10 to work, that would be excellent!
Credit for the ROM goes to the Developer. I am not endorsed with the development/developer nor do I hold responsible for your phone being a toaster
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316312
How is a 4.2 ROM compatible with MK2, and how is it compatible with Safestrap? Not to mention the thread hasn't been updated since July...
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How is a 4.2 ROM compatible with MK2, and how is it compatible with Safestrap? Not to mention the thread hasn't been updated since July...
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Crazy thing is it actually worked
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Those on MK2 With safe strap and want to get rid of Touch Wiz ( which I do -.-) Get the Illusion ROM for your Galaxy S4 (Verizon). That's all. Except the only bug/s is WiFi doesn't even if you try flashing the MK2 Module's. And those On AT&T, T-Mobile, Straight Talk, nett... Etc using there Verizon Galaxy S4 will not get Data to work. I have Straight talk and tried everything to get Data to work. I've flashed all Carrier Roms (the AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and U.S. Cellular) together and see if that would help. Nope. But Messaging (just SMS) works and so does calls and Voice Mail (xD)
And if someone could extract this and try making another AOSP ROM that works with MK2 (or SafeStrap) and make CM11/10 to work, that would be excellent!
Credit for the ROM goes to the Developer. I am not endorsed with the development/developer nor do I hold responsible for your phone being a toaster
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316312
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Its 4.2...mk2 is 4.3...is it possible to flash 4.2 modules on latest safestrap?...this is pretty cool to see even partially working aosp for SS users...might make a point of getting hashcodes attention on this...he may be able to fix WiFi and such or figure out what's allowing it to work and implement it in other ROMs...nice find
I was bored, so I started installing random ROMs and Walla... A AOSP ROM working!
And I Dont know... Crazy things happen in Life O.O
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Possibly
If they could break down this rom and figure out how it works with safestrap we could possibly get all asop roms working:laugh::good:
And if I had a debit card I'd give all my money to the person that breaks it down
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@Hashcode
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MajorLeagueROM said:
If they could break down this rom and figure out how it works with safestrap we could possibly get all asop roms working:laugh::good:
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If you guys are on 4.2.2, it would make since if it was a gpe rom, as gpe was somehow compatible with 4.2.2 safestrap. If I remember correctly, someone said that the differences between the kernels was negligible and could boot with the tw kernel.
I would say its safe to assume that its actual AOSP seeing that it uses the CM kernel source (or at links to it on the OP), however, there are no accounts in the thread of the rom cook saying that it is AOSP, only other posters.
Haven't tried to download it yet, but I'm going to convince myself that you guys are just pulling a sick April fools prank.
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If you guys are on 4.2.2, it would make since if it was a gpe rom, as gpe was somehow compatible with 4.2.2 safestrap. If I remember correctly, someone said that the differences between the kernels was negligible and could boot with the tw kernel.
I would say its safe to assume that its actual AOSP seeing that it uses the CM kernel source (or at links to it on the OP), however, there are no accounts in the thread of the rom cook saying that it is AOSP, only other posters.
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Well so far it's AOSP ROM. It has pure android, the weight of the zip is so light and if. And yes, A Dev did say it wasn't compatible with any AOSP ROM's. But I found a ROM that works! I'll post some screen shots of the AOSP ROM. And if it says AT&T its because I have a Straight Talk Sim Card in it.
So far people are eager with this. If we can get more people's attention we can probably get Hashcode to see what's making this ROM work on AOSP
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Well so far it's AOSP ROM. It has pure android, the weight of the zip is so light and if. And yes, A Dev did say it wasn't compatible with any AOSP ROM's. But I found a ROM that works! I'll post some screen shots of the AOSP ROM. And if it says AT&T its because I have a Straight Talk Sim Card in it.
So far people are eager with this. If we can get more people's attention we can probably get Hashcode to see what's making this ROM work on AOSP
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What BL version do you have?
Kamaole said:
What BL version do you have?
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If BL stands for Bootloader than I have I have MK2 android 4.3
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elias98902 said:
If BL stands for Bootloader than I have I have MK2 android 4.3
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The android build is not necessarily the same as the BL just so you know.
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The android build is not necessarily the same as the BL just so you know.
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So where would I find the bootloader?
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elias98902 said:
So where would I find the bootloader?
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I believe it can be seen in recovery (actual recovery; not safestrap)
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I believe it can be seen in recovery (actual recovery; not safestrap)
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He he. Funny story... Um.... I tried flashing a CWM Recovery didn't work and it leads me to the Odin Flash screen. All I have is Safestrap 3.71
Is there another possible way?
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elias98902 said:
He he. Funny story... Um.... I tried flashing a CWM Recovery didn't work and it leads me to the Odin Flash screen. All I have is Safestrap 3.71
Is there another possible way?
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I believe theres an app that does it.
To anyone wanting to do this, I did it and its not booting into the system. Idk if theres a very special case or what. In recovery it is saying I have the kot49h kernel. Until I boot, Im still assuming its an april fools prank
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I believe theres in app that does it.
To anyone wanting to do this, I did it and its not booting into the system. Idk if theres a very special case or what.
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Well that happened to me as well. It wouldn't boot up to the system so I booted up to the actual Odin Flash and it said Volume Up=Continue and Volume Down=Cancel(Restart) and then I did the Volume down and it got into the system. Well I hope that helps!
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Well that happened to me as well. It wouldn't boot up to the system so I booted up to the actual Odin Flash and it said Volume Up=Continue and Volume Down=Cancel(Restart) and then I did the Volume down and it got into the system. Well I hope that helps!
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This didn't work. It boot loops and goes into recovery.
Edit: ****ed up and erase all my stuff in safestrap, ill mess with it later
Screenshots?
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