PLEASE READ THE OP BEFORE POSTING.
With that out of the way, welcome to the G3 Vigor thread. I've cleaned up the OP for you all to better see what is available at this time.
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ROOT
We have root, using the method described by @avicohh, whose guide can be found here.
TWRP Recovery
Edit:
We have an updated 2.8.7.0 TWRP Recovery created by @dirtyhewr, which can be downloaded here. This is new as of 2 Feb 2016.
Exactly one month later, @dirtyhewr has released the NEW and improved TWRP 3.0 image. It can be found here.
Sprint and ATT FlashTool DLLs
@tripptofan gave us the Sprint DLL for the FlashTool, and multiple users can confirm that it works. Here is that DLL. Hyelton's Mirror of the DLL.
The ATT DLL can be found here. Thank @i2andog for that one.
Sprint TOT and ATT TOT
Thanks to @hyelton, the Sprint TOT can be downloaded here.
Thanks to @i2andog, who gave us the ATT DLL, we have a TOT as well for you ATT folks here.
ROMs and KernelsKernel: Dirty Kernel by @dirtyhewr. Flash through Flashify until further notice.
Honorable MentionsA TWRP backup of all partitions other than /data and /cache, can be found here. It is based off ZV5, and only works for Sprint. If someone would like to contribute an ATT version for future use, upload it and I'll get it in the OP. Rooted is preferred.
I also have the ZV6 FOTA update for Sprint. It can be found here.
An added bonus: A-boot image for ZV6 and also the LS885 partition lists by name and block.
Check this OP regularly for future updates.
@DaemeonZane
Thank you so much!!
Anyway to use the flashtool to unbrick the LS885??
So far, no. We need someone to locate the DLL and things for the FlashTool to work. Have you tried to use fastboot to push the recovery to the unit and using my TWRP backup to restore it? I'm not 100% on whether this unit HAS fastboot, but that could be an option.
As soon as someone is willing to dd their stock recovery we'll have a way to reflash the stock back to the device and try to cover any tracks left behind.
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I have the DLL file, but as I am a new user how can I upload?
DaemeonZane said:
So far, no. We need someone to locate the DLL and things for the FlashTool to work. Have you tried to use fastboot to push the recovery to the unit and using my TWRP backup to restore it? I'm not 100% on whether this unit HAS fastboot, but that could be an option.
As soon as someone is willing to dd their stock recovery we'll have a way to reflash the stock back to the device and try to cover any tracks left behind.
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How can i flash the TWRP in download mode?
As far as i know LG doesn't have a fastboot mode.....
I have this device... I 100% hate it due to the fact that the stock os sux more than anything I have ever known... it has 4 cpus, so one would think it would be a little fast, but no... wish someone would compile cm for it... I lack the necessary skills, though I have tried. . there is no device tree for it...
another problem faced with this device is the locked boot loader... although I understand theoretically it can be "bumped", should a Rom become available... I'm glad someone at least is trying to get a thread going tho! this is my first LG and will definitely be my last... but until the lease runs out, I am stuck with it...
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I have the DLL file, but as I am a new user how can I upload?
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You can upload it to dropbox or google drive and post a link here. That's so awesome, man!
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Newyork! said:
How can i flash the TWRP in download mode?
As far as i know LG doesn't have a fastboot mode.....
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Here's a way to enable fastboot. It requires root. I realize it says G3, but it does work.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/lg-g3-fastboot-mode-61660/
dirtyhewr said:
I have this device... I 100% hate it due to the fact that the stock os sux more than anything I have ever known... it has 4 cpus, so one would think it would be a little fast, but no... wish someone would compile cm for it... I lack the necessary skills, though I have tried. . there is no device tree for it...
another problem faced with this device is the locked boot loader... although I understand theoretically it can be "bumped", should a Rom become available... I'm glad someone at least is trying to get a thread going tho! this is my first LG and will definitely be my last... but until the lease runs out, I am stuck with it...
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I'm a full time truck driver as well as an on the side certified technician. I won't be home for close to a month, but i synced the CM Repo and have a build environment set up. As soon as I can get back I'll get it rolling. I also have the source for stock and the straight android source. That way i can build a fully stock flashable zip.
Patience, my young Padawans
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DaemeonZane said:
Here's a way to enable fastboot. It requires root. I realize it says G3, but it does work.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/lg-g3-fastboot-mode-61660/
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That boots into download mode for me.
And i can't root now the phone because it's bricked... lol
... Sooo glad I didn't try than, so sorry but also thankful.
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I used the method for unrooting a standard LG G3 I found elsewhere to fix an issue with a LS885 that was unsuccessfully rooted, but I have reached an impasse. After the s/w download finishes and the device restarts, the screen shows the number "2" and my computer tries to reconnect and install the LGE Android drivers. The problem is it never installs the drivers to connect again and the flash fails. I'm wondering what I am doing wrong here...
@tripptofan: I saw something on that over at the regular G3. The fix may be the same. http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/problem-returning-to-stock-try-t2862463
We share a lot of similarities with other LG devices, especially the G3, but their ROMs won't work for us. Yet. In the meantime I'm trying to talk to a buddy of mine on here to see what he can do to help out with ROM development. Until we get ROMs for this unit and get everything else going, we're stuck using just a thread.
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@tripptofan: I saw something on that over at the regular G3. The fix may be the same. http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/problem-returning-to-stock-try-t2862463
We share a lot of similarities with other LG devices, especially the G3, but their ROMs won't work for us. Yet. In the meantime I'm trying to talk to a buddy of mine on here to see what he can do to help out with ROM development. Until we get ROMs for this unit and get everything else going, we're stuck using just a thread.
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Do we still need the stock software for this model? If so I'm putting it to the drive right now.
NOTICE: IF YOU HAVE COME TO THIS THREAD BECAUSE YOU HAVE BRICKED YOUR G3 VIGOR, FOLLOW THE LINK THAT @DaemeonZane HAS PROVIDED ABOVE!
Using the steps listed above and the stock software and DLL file that should be provided in this thread soon you can restore the LS885 to it's factory settings.
Thanks, Daemeon. Those steps in the link you provided were VERY similar to what I had tried before except for one. Once I put everything in order I got this blasted thing up and running.
Glad I could help.
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Everyone, the OP has been updated with the FlashTool DLL for our device. Someone needs to get a backup of the stock ROM without the bloat or root. The sooner we have that the better.
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New Edit: 01SEPT2015
WE HAVE A FLASHTOOL DLL
Thanks to @tripptofan we now have the DLL for the FlashTool, and can confirm that it works. [URL="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByEz5IwVewkJbDFRNGx2TTlIUjg/view?usp=sharing ]Here is that DLL.[/URL]
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Where's the stock firmware?
Also the DLL download link isn't good...
Btw change the [color] add a /
lol
It works for me, I just don't have the stock image yet.
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Anyone want to try?
TOT for LS885: LS885ZV4_04.21101.tot - 1822.0 Mb
Also I might can get an D725PR file which should work on the AT&T D725
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848 (Follow the TOT one)
hyelton said:
Anyone want to try?
TOT for LS885: LS885ZV4_04.21101.tot - 1822.0 Mb
Also I might can get an D725PR file which should work on the AT&T D725
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848 (Follow the TOT one)
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I fixed the DLL link in the OP. Try grabbing it now. Also, anyone with PC access willing to try the TOT?
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DaemeonZane said:
I fixed the DLL link in the OP. Try grabbing it now. Also, anyone with PC access willing to try the TOT?
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Thanks, I mirrored it on my server just in case.
Related
So I posted a thread here asking for help (the phone was functional at this point) and one user suggested a root method to try out in the comments there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
After running this root method my wifi is now dead. It's killing me! Someone please help me out here.
My phone model is a Japanese Softbank 201 M with the 4.1.2 update. It's not rooted but is unlocked. The phone is the developer edition if that helps any.
System version
9.3.102.201M.SBM.en.JP
Model No
201M
Android version
4.1.2
Baseband
SM_T_BP_1539.000.35.03P
Kernel Version
3.0.42-g721d60d
Build Number
9.8.2Q-34_SMJ-102
HBogard said:
So I posted a thread here asking for help (the phone was functional at this point) and one user suggested a root method to try out in the comments there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
After running this root method my wifi is now dead. It's killing me! Someone please help me out here.
My phone model is a Japanese Softbank 201 M with the 4.1.2 update. It's not rooted but is unlocked. The phone is the developer edition if that helps any.
System version
9.3.102.201M.SBM.en.JP
Model No
201M
Android version
4.1.2
Baseband
SM_T_BP_1539.000.35.03P
Kernel Version
3.0.42-g721d60d
Build Number
9.8.2Q-34_SMJ-102
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Ouch. Your WiFi is broken because he told you to flash a US VZW (XT-907) firmware.
Okay. First, you should try to find a 201M restore file. That will get your WiFi back. Next, since you've got a Dev edition, you can bootloader unlock and install a custom recovery, then flash a root zip
EDIT: Found it
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/scorpion_mini_xt902/list.php
Use one of those to restore your WiFi
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sloosecannon said:
Ouch. Your WiFi is broken because he told you to flash a US VZW (XT-907) firmware.
Okay. First, you should try to find a 201M restore file. That will get your WiFi back. Next, since you've got a Dev edition, you can bootloader unlock and install a custom recovery, then flash a root zip
EDIT: Found it
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/scorpion_mini_xt902/list.php
Use one of those to restore your WiFi
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While the link I gave him was unidentified as to warnings to non vzw users (now fixed) , the flashing of vzw sw comes in step 8 clearly he would have had to have pulled it from a xml himself if he even got that far. And if he did it would have been from reading the rzr op. As the bare motochopper has no vzw sw inside.
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While the link I gave him was unidentified as to warnings to non vzw users (now fixed) , the flashing of vzw sw comes in step 8 clearly he would have had to have pulled it from a xml himself if he even got that far. And if he did it would have been from reading the rzr op. As the bare motochopper has no vzw sw inside.
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Oh my bad. Thought you sent him to your other post... Still I suspect he got to step 8 and pulled the vz firmware.
OP: Download one of those restore files for the 201M and flash it. That should repair any damage done...
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sloosecannon said:
Oh my bad. Thought you sent him to your other post... Still I suspect he got to step 8 and pulled the vz firmware.
OP: Download one of those restore files for the 201M and flash it. That should repair any damage done...
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I didn't get the system img at all. I just wanted to flash the superuser files to /data which I thought would set me up to flash the whole thing with Rom manager.
Anyway, thank you for the help. I am downloading the firmware you linked to now. This guide tells me to edit the XML file and remove the getvar text from it, should this apply here as well? (Edit: Cant post outside links, but I think you get my point)
I'm going to use RSD 6.1.4 to restore the firmware. Any further instructions would be appreciated as I have never done this before.
HBogard said:
I didn't get the system img at all. I just wanted to flash the superuser files to /data which I thought would set me up to flash the whole thing with Rom manager.
Anyway, thank you for the help. I am downloading the firmware you linked to now. This guide tells me to edit the XML file and remove the getvar text from it, should this apply here as well? (Edit: Cant post outside links, but I think you get my point)
I'm going to use RSD 6.1.4 to restore the firmware. Any further instructions would be appreciated as I have never done this before.
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Don't think you'll need to since it's designed for your device. You can try without the edit and do it if it doesn't work. I'll try to find a guide for RSDLite (been a while since I used it myself - fastboot is usually what I use now...
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sloosecannon said:
Don't think you'll need to since it's designed for your device. You can try without the edit and do it if it doesn't work. I'll try to find a guide for RSDLite (been a while since I used it myself - fastboot is usually what I use now...
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Dear sir,
I'd like you to buy a ticket to Karachi right now because I'd run all the way to the airport to KISS YOU until the police dragged me away.
The process worked. My wifi just turned back on. Thank you very much for the weekend stress relief!
I think I'm gonna give up on the idea of rooting this thing until there's a more reliable method available. Also, if anyone has the same issue then take note: I did remove the getvar commands when using RSD.
HBogard said:
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I am glad SC took care of you & I am sorry I lead you in that direction.
Please fill in some details for others?
How do you have a path to the newer sw? Is it your carriers ota? If you can obtain the same in the xml form there is an easy root using a modded ver w/ unlocked phone. The ota.zip could also be useful if you take it while you have root. It resides in /cache.
Thank you
aviwdoowks said:
I am glad SC took care of you & I am sorry I lead you in that direction.
Please fill in some details for others?
How do you have a path to the newer sw? Is it your carriers ota? If you can obtain the same in the xml form there is an easy root using a modded ver w/ unlocked phone. The ota.zip could also be useful if you take it while you have root. It resides in /cache.
Thank you
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It wasn't your fault for trying to help, so it's ok. I'm glad a solution existed.
I'm more than willing to answer the questions, but I am a layman here so please explain some things for me: What do you mean by SW? I just installed the update by going into about phone -> system update on Wifi. The carriers here don't even support 3G, much less 4G (So now you know why Wifi was important for me).
The phone came unlocked day one when I bought it from a friend's friend. I don't know if he did it that way or if it comes unlocked because it is the developer edition.
I installed CW Recovery using Fastboot. I installed the incorrect superuser file using Motofail which wrote the superuser file but failed at all other steps. I was then unable to either access or remove this superuser apk file.
Since I am back on 4.0.4. now, what's the easy way to get root access and superuser permissions that you mention? I wish other XT902 owners would post here too, generating interest would really help in getting development support for this phone.
HBogard said:
Dear sir,
I'd like you to buy a ticket to Karachi right now because I'd run all the way to the airport to KISS YOU until the police dragged me away.
The process worked. My wifi just turned back on. Thank you very much for the weekend stress relief!
I think I'm gonna give up on the idea of rooting this thing until there's a more reliable method available. Also, if anyone has the same issue then take note: I did remove the getvar commands when using RSD.
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Lol no problem, glad to know it worked. Getting root is actually really simple since you're unlocked. All you need to do is flash a custom recovery and flash a root .zip from there... No exploits required
I can try to write up a guide to that if you want
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sloosecannon said:
Lol no problem, glad to know it worked. Getting root is actually really simple since you're unlocked. All you need to do is flash a custom recovery and flash a root .zip from there... No exploits required
I can try to write up a guide to that if you want
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I tried that, and while it did install superuser, it seemed to have no effect. I couldn't get permissions for any app and using ROM manager's functions would just freeze up that particular application. Any ideas?
HBogard said:
It.
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Once you root on 404 you can grab your update.zip & copy it to your sd . Any rooting exploit would evolve from that Or the newest xml ver of the 404 you just flashed from rsd. You may be able to request it from your carrier.
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You can paste the mods from my vzw restore (no vzw software will be used) into the 404 xml & obtain root from a preinstalled cwmr! Then maintain root with voodoo for your ota.
I will help you just read the op. Link is in my signature.
HBogard said:
I tried that, and while it did install superuser, it seemed to have no effect. I couldn't get permissions for any app and using ROM manager's functions would just freeze up that particular application. Any ideas?
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Hmm... Which zip did you use?
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sloosecannon said:
Hmm... Which zip did you use?
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http://www.aosp.us/wp-content/files/Root.zip <- This one.
HBogard said:
http://www.aosp.us/wp-content/files/Root.zip <- This one.
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I am making a xml to gain root. Which of the two xmls did you flash? & why.
the smj-165 must be newer.
aviwdoowks said:
I am making a xml to gain root. Which of the two xmls did you flash? & why.
the smj-165 must be newer.
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7.7.1Q-164_SMJ-143_SCORPION_MINI_SBM_SIGNED_CFC
I used this one. Why? I saw them posted somewhere else as while while doing a little research on using RSD and saw that the mirrors on that other link mentioned JP in the file name - I have the Japanese softbank model so I figured this was the one specific to my phone. Turned out to be right.
HBogard said:
http://www.aosp.us/wp-content/files/Root.zip <- This one.
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Try this. Which recovery are you using? ClockworkMod or TWRP?
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sloosecannon said:
Try this. Which recovery are you using? ClockworkMod or TWRP?
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I did use this one. It didn't work for me. Clockwork mod always gave an error for writing superuser.apk or something.
HBogard said:
I did use this one. It didn't work for me. Clockwork mod always gave an error for writing superuser.apk or something.
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I'm an idiot and forgot the link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
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HBogard said:
7.7.1Q-164_SMJ-143_SCORPION_MINI_SBM_SIGNED_CFC
I used this one. Why? I saw them posted somewhere else as while while doing a little research on using RSD and saw that the mirrors on that other link mentioned JP in the file name - I have the Japanese softbank model so I figured this was the one specific to my phone. Turned out to be right.
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Can you upload the xml only ~ 1kb
Below is stock firmware(.tot) for V510...
HERE for V510 stock .tot, LG Flash .dll and individual partitions
LG Flash directions etc can be found here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
Just apply same steps but with G Pad tot/dll instead.
Below are some conversion ideas... only try them at your own risk!!! They may result in a hard brick.
So which brave soul will try converting their current non-GPE G Pad into a GPE?
If LG hasn't added any tricks... flashing the stock V510 .tot file into the device should work. I've also included just the individual partitions for the boot chain... modem.. etc. Those might be able to be flashed to the V500 instead of running the entire tot if you only want an unlocked bootloader but nothing else. Loki would no longer be required at that point. If flashing just the bootchain.. I would flash aboot, sbl1, sbl2, sbl3 at minimum.
To flash the .tot.. LG Flash 1.8 is required. To flash the partitions... you'd use dd commands via adb shell.
example:
adb shell
dd if=/sdcard/aboot.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot
I would love to see this converted to kitkat 4.4.. =D but not willing to risk it myself..
I'll risk it later, considering we've got a way out. Very exciting!
mustbepbs said:
I'll risk it later, considering we've got a way out. Very exciting!
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I love you right now lol:good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
mustbepbs said:
I'll risk it later, considering we've got a way out. Very exciting!
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which way out are you referring to? Wouldn't this kill custom recoveries and so on? JW
mustbepbs said:
I'll risk it later, considering we've got a way out. Very exciting!
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oh wow great! keep us posted!
joshuadjohnson22 said:
which way out are you referring to? Wouldn't this kill custom recoveries and so on? JW
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The kdz.
Thanks for this!
Will try when I get home. Where is the link to the 1.8 Flash Tool?
mustbepbs said:
The kdz.
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I am excited to hear the results I think it is safe to say that the G Pad just got the attention it deserves within a single day! New life and hope that wasn't there before. Hopefully this will attracts new devs
joshuadjohnson22 said:
I am excited to hear the results I think it is safe to say that the G Pad just got the attention it deserves within a single day! New life and hope that wasn't there before. Hopefully this will attracts new devs
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Exactly what I was thinking, a lot more people will get on this device now.
I bought 5 when NewEgg had them on sale. I'll bite.
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anyone know how to extract a tot? I need the files to finish the aosp device tree
Can anyone find the LG Flash Tool 1.8?
iOSh8er said:
Can anyone find the LG Flash Tool 1.8?
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check the root LG folder in my link i posted in OP.
is 1.8 needed for G Pad? The dlls suggest only needing 1.6.
probably won't work given that secure boot is on, once it's on it can't be disabled at least on the on the snapdragon 600+, you'll probably just hard brick it
What is the offsets for LGV510AT-00-V10d-NA-XX-NOV-15-2013-KRT16O.L004-USER-16G.tot?
I want to extract system.img, but it's not in the OP link, I could do it myself if I knew the offsets of where it begins/ends.
Found it, thanks. It notified me that my version was out of date. What do you think? Hard brick coming or recoverable? No liability, just want your honest opinion @autoprime
darkassain said:
probably won't work given that secure boot is on, once it's on it can't be disabled at least on the on the snapdragon 600+, you'll probably just hard brick it
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Really? I've got everything downloaded and loaded and ready to go. You're worrying me lol.
mustbepbs said:
Really? I've got everything downloaded and loaded and ready to go. You're worrying me lol.
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Good luck!! Let us know how it goes.
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mustbepbs said:
Really? I've got everything downloaded and loaded and ready to go. You're worrying me lol.
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*Chanting*
do it, Do It, DO IT!!
Is there any way of getting TWRP on stock KitKat?
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+1 same pain....any custom recovery for kitkat without going back to JB...
Zyner said:
Is there any way of getting TWRP on stock KitKat?
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ahmed4never said:
+1 same pain....any custom recovery for kitkat without going back to JB...
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no and no
Install freefee gee from playstore.
fazlee90 said:
Install freefee gee from playstore.
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Tried that, not working
There probably won't be one. Loki has been patched, and looks to be permanent. Even DrJbliss said he doesn't think its possible now with the way they patched.
Its pretty safe to say the only way to get a recovery again will be to roll back.
JRJ442 said:
There probably won't be one. Loki has been patched, and looks to be permanent. Even DrJbliss said he doesn't think its possible now with the way they patched.
Its pretty safe to say the only way to get a recovery again will be to roll back.
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That is not 100% accurate. I have the sprint version and can confirm that it IS possible to have TWRP on this phone with the latest kitkat firmware (4.4.2), the only problem is it breaks download mode, but there is a way to get it back as well and the devs are working on getting them both working at the same time. Additionally, I realize that the OP does not have a Sprint model phone, but if it is possible on one carrier, I would not say it's impossible on another carrier so there is hope.
HTH,
MTCell
mtcellph said:
That is not 100% accurate. I have the sprint version and can confirm that it IS possible to have TWRP on this phone with the latest kitkat firmware (4.4.2), the only problem is it breaks download mode, but there is a way to get it back as well and the devs are working on getting them both working at the same time. Additionally, I realize that the OP does not have a Sprint model phone, but if it is possible on one carrier, I would not say it's impossible on another carrier so there is hope.
HTH,
MTCell
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OMG Please be telling the truth. I have been waiting for a long while for this, I hate that the T-mobile variant always gets the left overs
TehJorge said:
OMG Please be telling the truth. I have been waiting for a long while for this, I hate that the T-mobile variant always gets the left overs
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I have no reason to lie, but you can check out this thread to see it for yourself. I have done this myself and can confirm that I had TWRP working with kitkat on my Sprint LG G2 variant phone. I have since went back to stock rooted because I did not like not having download mode, but as I said it has been done (for the Sprint variant atleast) so there is hope.
BTW. It should go without saying that you should NOT try this method unless you have the Sprint variant of the G2 as it will definitely not work with other carriers and will more than likely hard brick your device and even if you do have a Sprint variant make sure to read the instructions carefully and fully understand what you are doing before doing anything. You have been warned / advised.
Additionally, I am not a dev and I did not come up with or take any credit for this or any other guide. I am simply passing the information along.
MTCell
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705259
it's not we can't get recovery on kk, there are work arounds, but everyone who asks just wants a way to do it without going through all the trouble of downgrading
mtcellph said:
That is not 100% accurate. I have the sprint version and can confirm that it IS possible to have TWRP on this phone with the latest kitkat firmware (4.4.2), the only problem is it breaks download mode, but there is a way to get it back as well and the devs are working on getting them both working at the same time. Additionally, I realize that the OP does not have a Sprint model phone, but if it is possible on one carrier, I would not say it's impossible on another carrier so there is hope.
HTH,
MTCell
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I was under the impression that the OP wants to take the OTA, root and flash TWRP. That isn't possible. That part I'm 100% correct on. But the method you linked to for Sprint is available for all other variants I've seen so far, similar anyway. Including VZW. That's why I said roll back, you have to be on the Jelly Bean bootloader.
What's that mean? I cant get TWRP on my d802?
no more custom roms? Is that true or what guys, i mean I'm waiting for a loki to solve the problem and cant go back to stock any more i cant find my rom wich is d80220a, so what, no more hope?! please dont tell me that!!!
XxZombiePikachu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705259
it's not we can't get recovery on kk, there are work arounds, but everyone who asks just wants a way to do it without going through all the trouble of downgrading
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There is no trouble downgrading. I have windows 8 and I used Method 2. from this thread: THREAD. OP says that there are problems with win 8. Only thing I "shat brix" is because I didn't installed drivers provided there :crying: Still, I had 4.4.2. and now I have 4.2.2. Tonight, after Champions League, I will install custom recovery and other stuff :victory:
XxZombiePikachu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705259
it's not we can't get recovery on kk, there are work arounds, but everyone who asks just wants a way to do it without going through all the trouble of downgrading
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Thank you so much! at least this will take care of all the constant questioning. I hope there will be a way to get a custom recovery on it soon because I am starting to regret getting the LG G2 instead of the Nexus 5. Ugh
Hey guys and girls,
I'd look for testers who could check if the merges at the kernel source I've done are working properly.
I'm currently working on building a unified repository of kernel source with which hopefully all variants can be served and from which other developers can start from without having to worry about if the base source does work or has errors.
But even while I look deep into the source and hopefully don't miss anything, i can't really verify if it's working properly, except of compiling, for other variants than the D855, because that's the only device i own, so I need testers that could verify it's functionality.
Prerequisites
Knowledge about fastboot and how to temporarily boot kernels with it (WARNING! always take backups before trying to get to or mess with fastboot)
Knowledge about logcat and how to provide logs
Knowledge about dmesg and how to provide it's information
Note: I'm just integrating other variants at the stock source, there won't be any bells or whistles added, that's not the purpose of this project, so don't expect me to add any overclocking or other features! This may come with another project in the future, but this doesn't matter for now.
The project itself can be found here.
Thanks in advance to those willing to test
Hey,
I've now integrated the LS990 variant, so I'd need testers for this variant to
Ls990 doesn't have root yet
Sent from my LGLS990 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I would be happy to test the D851 kernel.
If I'm not mistaken you need to unlock the boot loader to change the kernel? If so the d850 is locked
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk 2
Tectas said:
the op
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could you add to the op that it is Advised that they make a twrp backup(of everything but especially modem) before they begin messing with fastboot to minimize the chance of bricking
screwyluie said:
If I'm not mistaken you need to unlock the boot loader to change the kernel? If so the d850 is locked
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk 2
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you boot this kernel temporary and not permanently and aslong as you just boot the kernel and don't try to flash it you will not have a problem
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I would be happy to test the D851 kernel.
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Great, thanks, unfortunately I'm short on time over the weekend, I'll send you a pm with instructions and the image within the next days (latest on Monday), thanks in advance for testing
suljo94 said:
could you add to the op that it is Advised that they make a twrp backup(of everything but especially modem) before they begin messing with fastboot to minimize the chance of bricking
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Well, I intentionally added nowhere an image to avoid people not knowing what they're doing going through the steps to get fastboot working and trying to flash the kernel, but probably you're right and I should add an additional warning, it's just a bit tricky on other variants than the D851, because fastboot is needed to get to twrp , but thanks
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You can add F400 it?
If you support the F400, then I will be very happy
姚鑫海 said:
If you support the F400, then I will be very happy
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It's not yet supported, but I'm planning to add support for it, as soon I've merged it, I'll send you a pm for testing, thanks in advance
Sent from my LG-D855
Could someone owning the F400 variant please post the value of ro.product.name from their build.prop?
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Nevermind
F400 added, just VS985 missing and it's done so far. When that's done and feedback is well from the testers, I'll start a new project based on this and add features.
I'd btw need testers for D850 still.
Edit: all variants except of d852 are added now, if i haven't missed any.
Edit2: all variants should be merged now.
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Hey,
I've now integrated the LS990 variant, so I'd need testers for this variant to
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Does this suggest you have root for the Sprint variant? Tia
Sent from my Gunmetal Lg G3
Tectas said:
F400 added, just VS985 missing and it's done so far. When that's done and feedback is well from the testers, I'll start a new project based on this and add features.
I'd btw need testers for D850 still.
Edit: all variants except of d852 are added now, if i haven't missed any.
Edit2: all variants should be merged now.
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a quick idea yesterday i received an update and accidentally pressed on “update now” button I had the tethered twrp installed so it kept booting in fastboot I couldn't boot normally it always booted in fastboot. now my idea is if you would be able to find what is forcing the phone to boot to recovery and change the command/target file to something on your sdcard and to just boot that, you could set it up to boot into a custom kernel every reboot without a problem.
good
Tectas said:
Could someone owning the F400 variant please post the value of ro.product.name from their build.prop?
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Nevermind
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Hey buddy I'm very pleased to see F400 haha What can I help you? O(∩_∩)O~
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a quick idea yesterday i received an update and accidentally pressed on “update now” button I had the tethered twrp installed so it kept booting in fastboot I couldn't boot normally it always booted in fastboot. now my idea is if you would be able to find what is forcing the phone to boot to recovery and change the command/target file to something on your sdcard and to just boot that, you could set it up to boot into a custom kernel every reboot without a problem.
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Sounds good, but I don't think it's that easy unfortunately. I guess the updater sets an indicator that an update has to be applied, which simply forces a recovery reboot. The rest of it is more or less the dual boot functionality of Siyah, with one exception, we can't change the boot partition without triggering the security, means this functionality would have to reside within system and would have to replace a already booted kernel with another one in memory. That's not an easy task. Another way would be a hacked fastboot which boots an predefined image from the sd, but this would only be helpful if we at least can change the fastboot partition, what probably also triggers the security, but I'm not sure about that. Sorry.
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Hey buddy I'm very pleased to see F400 haha What can I help you? O(∩_∩)O~
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I'll send you instructions and the image to test tomorrow, if it's OK for you.
Sent from my LG-D855
Tectas said:
Sounds good, but I don't think it's that easy unfortunately. I guess the updater sets an indicator that an update has to be applied, which simply forces a recovery reboot. The rest of it is more or less the dual boot functionality of Siyah, with one exception, we can't change the boot partition without triggering the security, means this functionality would have to reside within system and would have to replace a already booted kernel with another one in memory. That's not an easy task. Another way would be a hacked fastboot which boots an predefined image from the sd, but this would only be helpful if we at least can change the fastboot partition, what probably also triggers the security, but I'm not sure about that. Sorry.
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ow well back to the cm11 kernel on top of the orriginal to not trigger security idea
So, I've packed Images for D855 and D851 for public testing, there are no bells or whistles added, default behaviour, only difference to complete stock is, they are build with the linaro toolchain, though not with -O3 optimization (it builds fine with it, but won't boot, but just freezes at fastboot, so I left it out for now).
I won't add a guide how to apply those images over fastboot though, if you know how, try it, if not, let it be!!! (but as a hint to those capable of doing it, but just not knowing the exact steps, it's the same as with the tethered twrp, you just have to boot the boot.img instead of the twrp.img)
DON'T TRY TO FLASH IT THROUGH RECOVERY, it won't work, but you for sure can build a flashable zip for yourself from it for the D851, but please don't share it publicly, there are probably some which would try to flash it on other variants and brick their devices because of the locked bootloader.
D855 Test Image
md5sum: 60c062e1d57a51a19fd19151e610a6fc
D851 Test Image
md5sum: ba496fca56c831f078210e8dcd3f8df4
If people with other variants like to test it also, I need the stock boot.img of your device to repack it with the kernel, post it here or send me a pm with it and I'll build and repack one for this device as well.
fgcchevy said:
Does this suggest you have root for the Sprint variant? Tia
Sent from my Gunmetal Lg G3
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No, I don't have root for sprint, sry.
Tectas said:
If people with other variants like to test it also, I need the stock boot.img of your device to repack it with the kernel, post it here or send me a pm with it and I'll build and repack one for this device as well.
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Hello I've tried to boot your D855-boot.img in my D855P with success (I've asked you before since my build.prop says global D855 and TWRP was working) but I've noticed that your file is 3.5mb lighter than my stock boot... can you please give a check to my boot.img??
I got this screen, don't know if can help.
badtzo said:
Hello I've tried to boot your D855-boot.img in my D855P with success (I've asked you before since my build.prop says global D855 and TWRP was working) but I've noticed that your file is 3.5mb lighter than my stock boot... can you please give a check to my boot.img??
I got this screen, don't know if can help.
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That's just because it is better compressed when it's repacked, my stock image has 16,8 mb
It's almost the same, just two small differences in the ramdisk
This is at your init.g3.rc but not at mine:
Code:
#[BEGIN][[email protected]]
chmod 0660 /sys/bus/i2c/devices/0-0036/lm3697_bl_max
chown system system /sys/bus/i2c/devices/0-0036/lm3697_bl_max
#[END][[email protected]]
That's at my init.lge.usb.rc but not yours:
Code:
# vzw llk mode
on property:persist.sys.store_demo_enabled=1
write /sys/class/power_supply/battery/store_demo_enabled 1
on property:persist.sys.store_demo_enabled=0
write /sys/class/power_supply/battery/store_demo_enabled 0
They are the same
Me, Honestly Annoying, and 4 others are working getting root, and fastboot working on our device. As far as where we are at (as of this post), fastboot pulls up on the phone and the computer recognizes it, most fastboot commands work, but the ones involving unlocking the bootloader don't work. On every file we have tried up to this point, except for the userdebug I posted a bit ago we get file "signature verification failed", but that is due to a locked bootloader. we have been working nonstop to get the fastboot to function in our device so we can unlock our bootloader. If, and I mean if, this works right, it will easily be applied to quite a few devices. so, in short, we are working on it. We will release the files we have once we are SURE that they work like they are supposed to.
Just don't ask how long it's gonna take to be completed, cuz we honestly don't know. But we are working almost night and day to get this done
For real... Been day and night on this one
If anyone has any ACTUAL questions (ie. not an ETA), please ask them. If you would like to offer ACTUAL help (ie. not "I will test your root method" because there is none to test) please tell us here! Also, @autoprime you have been strangely quiet about all of this, can you offer some insight about where we are? It would be much appreciated
Let me know if there's any help I can render!
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Let me know if there's any help I can render!
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what's the exact model number of your device (I.E. LGLS992)?
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what's the exact model number of your device (I.E. LGLS992)?
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LGLS992
solitarywarrior1 said:
LGLS992
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check your inbox for a skype join link.
UPDATE: modified the aboot and it booted... stay tuned for more
Can I buy yall a pizza or beer or something while you work?
INCREDIBLE WORK YOU GUYS
Sent from my LGLS992 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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UPDATE: modified the aboot and it booted... stay tuned for more
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Nice!!! Are you sure it actually didn't just rewrite aboot during boot to the stock aboot? And what was modified on your aboot?
fiddy619 said:
Nice!!! Are you sure it actually didn't just rewrite aboot during boot to the stock aboot? And what was modified on your aboot?
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We don't think so, though we will have to do some testing on that...
And schizoid cross edited the T-Mobile aboot with our aboot to see if the fastboot commands will work, we're still testing that
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Calling @thecubed @IllegalArgument @autoprime... we could really use your guys help on this. We're actually making some progress with this device and would love for you to be involved
Here to help
Also willing to help the cause via pizza ? or anything for that matter
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Nice!!! Are you sure it actually didn't just rewrite aboot during boot to the stock aboot? And what was modified on your aboot?
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We checked, it definitely isn't writing the aboot back when it boots. Still won't recognize unlock commands though...
you haven't explained what's being done so there's not much to comment on.
good luck to you guys tho. :good:
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you haven't explained what's being done so there's not much to comment on.
good luck to you guys tho. :good:
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Can I add you to our Skype chat? I think it would be easier to explain that way
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Can I add you to our Skype chat? I think it would be easier to explain that way
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sorry, never have and never will use Skype.
I'll chat on any public XDA thread or #LG-IRC on Freenode IRC.
How are you getting fasboot, wiping recovery or laf? flashed another devices aboot?
you mention changing aboot... you have directly edited the stock Sprint LS992 aboot.img? Or flashed another devices aboot?
autoprime said:
sorry, never have and never will use Skype.
I'll chat on any public XDA thread or #LG-IRC on Freenode IRC.
How are you getting fasboot, wiping recovery or laf? flashed another devices aboot?
you mention changing aboot... you have directly edited the stock Sprint LS992 aboot.img? Or flashed another devices aboot?
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No worries... this is OK
A while back Tungkick made me a TOT that booted into fastboot. Don't know what she did to edit it, but it works. However it did not recognize ANY fastboot commands, but once I enabled userdebug by editing the build.prop it started to recognize some of them. As far as aboot goes, that's all @schizoidd and I'll let him explain
ok so what has been edited and done. i looked at our aboot and compared it to tmobile's and noticed a few things were missing like the "welcome to fastboot" and a few other things. and on ours, there was some random characters that were in ours but not in t-mobile's nor on the verizon one, so on the stock edited, i just deleted that code. and like Honestly Annoying said, it booted without an issue. i also created another file with tmobile and sprint's aboot merged together and it also booted.
the things done on the merged aboot, sprint encryption, keysand a few other things, tmobile everything else. i have the files but will not upload to here until i know what's all going on
@autoprime ^^^ last post explains what we're doing