Hey Guys I'm a Newbie but I'm wondering how do I root my LG V35 Thin Q I tried using KingRoot but it doesn't seem to work any help would be appreciated thanks!
Just unlocked and rooted my phone this morning. Pm me and I'll send you to the correct place.
Ferociouscorpion said:
Just unlocked and rooted my phone this morning. Pm me and I'll send you to the correct place.
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Can't pm back for some reason but message https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=8187877 and he can get that done for you.
TejasRanger said:
Hey Guys I'm a Newbie but I'm wondering how do I root my LG V35 Thin Q I tried using KingRoot but it doesn't seem to work any help would be appreciated thanks!
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King Root? Don't make me laugh.
When's the last time some 1-click root like that ever worked? 5 or 6 years ago? And even then it was malware infested. Current versions certainly are. There's a reason to don't see that crap on XDA.
If you installed it on your V35 you need to completely reset your phone, really freshly reflash KDZ via Refurbish mode.
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King Root? Don't make me laugh.
When's the last time some 1-click root like that ever worked? 5 or 6 years ago? And even then it was malware infested. Current versions certainly are. There's a reason to don't see that crap on XDA.
If you installed it on your V35 you need to completely reset your phone, really freshly reflash KDZ via Refurbish mode.
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The shop in China where I got my V30+ sells V35 with root. They gave me my V30 rooted as well. I did the TWRP myself. The V35 is really cheap and was even considering one. They're like 140 USD for 98% new.
Are you saying there is no root or if the phone is rooted, it'll be malware infested?
strifej said:
The shop in China where I got my V30+ sells V35 with root. They gave me my V30 rooted as well. I did the TWRP myself. The V35 is really cheap and was even considering one. They're like 140 USD for 98% new.
Are you saying there is no root or if the phone is rooted, it'll be malware infested?
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I'm saying any branded 1-click solution like "King Root" don't work on any recent (past 4 or 5 years) LG phones and are malware infested. Why are they lying? Because they want you to install their adware/Malware -- and you still won't have root.
But you won't think to flash full KDZ via Refurbish mode to clean you phone.
That's the reason you see all those websites falsely telling you that you can root using the files they entice you to download and install.
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Yes you can buy already-rooted V35 from China.
Any V30/V30+/V30S you can do yourself.
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Can't pm back for some reason but message https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=8187877 and he can get that done for you.
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Haven't responded to my pm. Is there anyone else that can help with unlocking bootloader and root?
Shigella said:
Haven't responded to my pm. Is there anyone else that can help with unlocking bootloader and root?
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Use Telegram, you'll get a quicker response
Must use MP or Oct Pro for unlock Bootloader first before can root this device
I'd like to root my V35 ThinQ as well. I don't see a guide for it or anything... anyone know? Feel free to send me a PM too.
The best way to root your v35 is to ask someone in the Telegram forum to do it for you remotely. I recommend @vbenkovskyy. Your other option is to lay out some cash for an Octoplus setup.
r3faat1 said:
I'd like to root my V35 ThinQ as well. I don't see a guide for it or anything... anyone know? Feel free to send me a PM too.
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r3faat1 said:
I'd like to root my V35 ThinQ as well. I don't see a guide for it or anything... anyone know? Feel free to send me a PM too.
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See the post just above yours.
I'm looking for service!!
cmrntnnr said:
The best way to root your v35 is to ask someone in the Telegram forum to do it for you remotely. I recommend @vbenkovskyy. Your other option is to lay out some cash for an Octoplus setup.
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Hi I'm looking for the service but seems like I can't send PM's for some reason. I would like this person mentioned or someone offering the service to help me please. I know there a small fee no problem. I'm planning on buying the phone in the next few days and would like to set everything up.
Where are the services at? Three people here wanting it and it's not free so what's going on?
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Where are the services at? Three people here wanting it and it's not free so what's going on?
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You find someone in another country who remotes in to your computer and does some stuff, while your phone is connected. You pay them money.
In Discussion sections like this, XDA does not allow advertising or referrals in posts for paid services like that. They prefer devs create procedures and share so others not only can do it themselves but can improve on it. XDA allows donations to Devs, but they can't charge money in advance.
There are Advertising sections on XDA, but not here.
The other way is to buy already-rooted V35 from China. But it won't be new.
Hey @ChazzMatt,
Thank you for the response covering xda policies.
The situation with the v35 is tricky. It seems prospects for a do-it-yourself, free-of-charge unlock are fading with each passing day. LG and QC have foiled some skilled devs. The v35 is even immune to the recently reported CVE2019-2215 exploit, too. Thankfully, there are other means to free this awesome piece of hadware. Sadly, they are less than perfect. Have you unlocked your v35?
cmrntnnr
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You find someone in another country who remotes in to your computer and does some stuff, while your phone is connected. You pay them money.
In Discussion sections like this, XDA does not allow advertising or referrals in posts for paid services like that. They prefer devs create procedures and share so others not only can do it themselves but can improve on it. XDA allows donations to Devs, but they can't charge money in advance.
There are advertising sections on XDA but not here.
The other way is to buy already-rooted V35 from China. But it won't be new.
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Thank you both for the replies. I absolutely understand and didn't mean to break any rules if I did and apologize. I completely understand and agree with the reasons behind it.
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Hey @ChazzMatt,
Thank you for the response covering xda policies.
The situation with the v35 is tricky. It seems prospects for a do-it-yourself, free-of-charge unlock are fading with each passing day. LG and QC have foiled some skilled devs. The v35 is even immune to the recently reported CVE2019-2215 exploit, too. Thankfully, there are other means to free this awesome piece of hadware. Sadly, they are less than perfect. Have you unlocked your v35?
cmrntnnr
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No, I haven't. My rooted stock firmware V30+ (with Magisk and Xposed mods) is still my daily phone and I have a backup V30+ also.
My V35 was bought from XDA member who had SIM card unlocked it and flashed it to NAO firmware. Mint condition. I've not updated to Pie yet.
I know there was V35 TWRP floating around somewhere but not sure it worked with Pie? If I have root, I would like TWRP.
The 2nd V35 I bought was brand new in box AT&T V35, for my sister. SIM card unlocked but still AT&T firmware, as she's AT&T customer and wants Wi-Fi calling and VoLTE. Finally gave it to her last weekend.
Do you have links to rooted v35s sold in China? Better yet, a working TWRP for V35? I have a rooted V35 with no TWRP and gives a system warning or error message upon boot.
Thanks
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So lets get an head start on the ROOT for LG G5 ATT. I have started working on it and any help I can get will be appreciated.
I've been poking around a bit, but the thought of needing another kernel for root of marshmallow is kinda out if my knowledge. Main step is to find a way around the boot loader.
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If you guys are legit i would totally throw some cash at whoever cracks this baby open
I googled a bit on this topic, most people say Oneclickroot works but I hadn't tried it cause I don't really have faith in too much automation, also I love the process of rooting the phone myself
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If you guys are legit i would totally throw some cash at whoever cracks this baby open
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Same here, how do we start a funding campaign for rooting the LG G5
boksquare said:
I googled a bit on this topic, most people say Oneclickroot works but I hadn't tried it cause I don't really have faith in too much automation, also I love the process of rooting the phone myself
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one click root does not work
a_akash said:
one click root does not work
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Too bad then
boksquare said:
Too bad then
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no **** Sherlock
T-Mobile thread has a post with root and flashed twrp...
eloko said:
T-Mobile thread has a post with root and flashed twrp...
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I saw, At&t is just a lot harder.
so no one is working on a root for att?
I was just thinking that as well, I think we might be screwed. I can kang roms, but that's as far as my mind goes lol.
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so no one is working on a root for att?
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T-Moblie got root couple weeks ago... Hopefully, ATT will get the same in the next upcoming months
has anyone tried this root method?
Has anyone tried the method at: http://www.thecountrycaller.com/295...tall-twrp-custom-recovery-on-marshmallow-601/
If so, can anyone share their experience?
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Has anyone tried the method at: http://www.thecountrycaller.com/295...tall-twrp-custom-recovery-on-marshmallow-601/
If so, can anyone share their experience?
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The H830 is the T-Mobile variant. Those files are for the T-Mobile variant as well. If you did this on our AT&T H820, it'd brick the phone. Do NOT attempt this.
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The H830 is the T-Mobile variant. Those files are for the T-Mobile variant as well. If you did this on our AT&T H820, it'd brick the phone. Do NOT attempt this.
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Thank you! This is why this forum rocks -- the article said ATT so I was excited, but, I'm glad you pointed this out before I tried.
Hey guys, I'm considering getting the G5 on ATT. Is anyone working towards root still? Seems pretty quiet around here...
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Hey guys, I'm considering getting the G5 on ATT. Is anyone working towards root still? Seems pretty quiet around here...
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I doubt the AT&T G5 will be getting root anytime soon, or at all. The S7 Edge now has root for AT&T, get that phone. Much better phone anyways IMO with it's bright, beautiful Super AMOLED display.
I already pulled the trigger on the G5... Got it today. My Note 4 has ruined me for Samsung. My LG G3 outperformed the Note 4 in every way except taking pictures despite the Note having 'better hardware' and being newer.
Since it's dead in the G5 forums and S7 has root, devs, and roms, I think i'm going to [sadly] trade.
Hello guys, I'm new to this anyway, but I've used many HTC devices for years. This time I ended up with the Verizon HTC 10 which I've just bought few days ago due to the price in Cambodia is cheap rather than spend over 500$ to buy the International Version. So I'm here to ask all of you in case you are facing the same problem like me by wanted to convert the Verizon HTC 10 to be the same as the original unlocked phone out there. The reasons why I wanted to convert my phone are:
-Weak Signal and barely reaches to 4G LTE here (I only can use 3G here most of the time)
-I can't use Wifi Hospot (It requires Verizon Sim)
-Some feathers are not allowed to use (I really hate it)
So far, I've done so many research with rooting, unlocked bootloader and s-off, but I couldn't finger it out how I can solve the problems the right way. I saw people said paying 25$ for S-OFF with sunshine app or sth and I was like what? why do I have to pay for that? I knew it's for the donation for those developers out there, but I rather save money to buy accessories instead or is there any solution to get s-off? Well, I'm so sicked right now! I really have no idea what to convert my verizon to work as the international version. I'm just blanked that's why I came up here trying to ask you guys if u can possibly help me to solve my problem using some technical workaround with computer
My phone is running Android Marshmallow 6.0.1, Software number = 1.85.605.8, Build number = 1.85.605.8 8.0_g CL774095
Thank you for spending your time reading my questions here!
Thanks in advance :good:
I love you guys here in XDA
There is a thread on converting your phone, but it involves Sunshine. That's the only way, I'm afraid. So if you don't want to spend $25. You are stuck
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sjpritch25 said:
There is a thread on converting your phone, but it involves Sunshine. That's the only way, I'm afraid. So if you don't want to spend $25. You are stuck
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Thank you so much bro maybe you are right! right now, without sunshine i'm stucked with the freaking rom from verizon hope more developers to come up with new solution to solve the S-OFF
Anyone knows how to get bootloader unlocked? probably without sunshine?
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Thank you so much bro maybe you are right! right now, without sunshine i'm stucked with the freaking rom from verizon hope more developers to come up with new solution to solve the S-OFF
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S-OFF is solved by true and trusted members. No one is going to spend their time and then release it for free...
Sunshine bro!!
andybones said:
S-OFF is solved by true and trusted members. No one is going to spend their time and then release it for free...
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True. The phones have gotten so much harder to exploit them earlier versions for sure. I saw the firewater team won some $ for the pixel unlock. Awesome.
Is there anyway to unlock bootloader and rooting for LG-H870DS, thanks
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Is there anyway to unlock bootloader and rooting for LG-H870DS, thanks
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Not yet
I should have been aware of this when i was purchasing hoping they will sometime soon.
Unfortunately only the European G6 H870.
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I recently bought an H870DS version (though the title was said to be H870). I should have done more digging as well. That said, I have spotted some other tutorials and videos here and there that range in promises. Some claim to guide someone through a process of rooting models sold in the US under T-Mobile and others claim to be able to do it on the H870DS.
As I am just beginning to make my iPhone transition to Android, I am cautious when venturing out of the Walled Garden -- especially since most Android devices have no Secure Enclave present to realistically protect certain permissions.
What I would like to know is if LG -- or XDA -- has a history of obtaining root on devices in a situation synonymous with the LG G6 H870 and H870DS. How likely is one to eventually be able to root the device and install custom ROMs or help with Android Development on the H870DS?
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I recently bought an H870DS version (though the title was said to be H870). I should have done more digging as well. That said, I have spotted some other tutorials and videos here and there that range in promises. Some claim to guide someone through a process of rooting models sold in the US under T-Mobile and others claim to be able to do it on the H870DS.
As I am just beginning to make my iPhone transition to Android, I am cautious when venturing out of the Walled Garden -- especially since most Android devices have no Secure Enclave present to realistically protect certain permissions.
What I would like to know is if LG -- or XDA -- has a history of obtaining root on devices in a situation synonymous with the LG G6 H870 and H870DS. How likely is one to eventually be able to root the device and install custom ROMs or help with Android Development on the H870DS?
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You go get a Nexus or Pixel device haha
heres hoping the Dual Sim version will get the bootloader unlock soon. I miss my Nexus6P and I got a good deal on the G6... i don't regret it, this slimmer and smaller phone is a bit easier to use.
Please ask LG développer to get unlock by their email available on their website.
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You go get a Nexus or Pixel device haha
heres hoping the Dual Sim version will get the bootloader unlock soon. I miss my Nexus6P and I got a good deal on the G6... i don't regret it, this slimmer and smaller phone is a bit easier to use.
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I decided to return the H870DS and got a OnePlus 5 128GB instead. I love it. Great upgrade from an iPhone 6 16GB. Seems like they generally do well with Custom ROMs.
Were other LG phones (Korean versions) bootloader-unlockable after some time or is it that LG dont want unlocked phones in their country?
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Were other LG phones (Korean versions) bootloader-unlockable after some time
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No.
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No.
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you just answered a choice question with no
Did anyone test the one-click-root from search4roots.com?
google took me there, but until now I hadn't had a chance testing it
It will be possible if anyone open a bounty thread just like v20 dual sim edition.
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It will be possible if anyone open a bounty thread just like v20 dual sim edition.
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Could you elaborate? I'm not familiar with the story.
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Could you elaborate? I'm not familiar with the story.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/bounty-thread-lg-v20-root-h990ds-t3493062
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Could you elaborate? I'm not familiar with the story.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/bounty-thread-lg-v20-root-h990ds-t3493062
Guys, will you open that thread?
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I'm ready to pay for that
Me too
Me too
Hey y'all,
Apologies if this has been asked before but I did a search for h873 and couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I see there's a distro of Lineage for the h870 and the us997. I'm up here in the Great White North and the h873 is the one available up here. Thinking about picking up a G6 but really want Lineage, I'm used to it on my OnePlus One.
Anyone have any experience installing either the h870 or us997 distro on an h873? Don't really want to re-sign a contract without knowing if it'll work. Any alternative phone if not? I really want the G6 but I want something with solid Lineage support.
Cheers and TIA
stillrottentothegore said:
Hey y'all,
Apologies if this has been asked before but I did a search for h873 and couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I see there's a distro of Lineage for the h870 and the us997. I'm up here in the Great White North and the h873 is the one available up here. Thinking about picking up a G6 but really want Lineage, I'm used to it on my OnePlus One.
Anyone have any experience installing either the h870 or us997 distro on an h873? Don't really want to re-sign a contract without knowing if it'll work. Any alternative phone if not? I really want the G6 but I want something with solid Lineage support.
Cheers and TIA
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There is no bootloader unlock for H873, this means no root, no TWRP and no custom rom.
So nope, there is no way to install lineageos on that model
Killua96 said:
There is no bootloader unlock for H873, this means no root, no TWRP and no custom rom.
So nope, there is no way to install lineageos on that model
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Man, that's brutal. I get seriously disheartened by things like this. I've had my OPO for 3.5 years now and I'm pretty dang ready for an upgrade, but if that's the case I don't know what to do. I just want a way to de-google my stuff, but tough to do that without root. Thanks for your response though.
stillrottentothegore said:
Man, that's brutal. I get seriously disheartened by things like this. I've had my OPO for 3.5 years now and I'm pretty dang ready for an upgrade, but if that's the case I don't know what to do. I just want a way to de-google my stuff, but tough to do that without root. Thanks for your response though.
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Don't know if it's possible in Canada but you can try to grab an US997 (without any other letters or numbers), or go for other OEM, if modding is really a problem for you then buy an Op5 or a used Op3t
Killua96 said:
Don't know if it's possible in Canada but you can try to grab an US997 (without any other letters or numbers), or go for other OEM, if modding is really a problem for you then buy an Op5 or a used Op3t
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Yeah sadly I'm too poor for that, paying for a wedding atm, so was trying to swing something on contract. No big deal, might have to knuckle down and use stock for a while.
stillrottentothegore said:
Man, that's brutal. I just want a way to de-google my stuff, but tough to do that without root.
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You can disable apps through adb and use apps from f-droid...still won't be able to completely degoogle though.
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You can disable apps through adb and use apps from f-droid...still won't be able to completely degoogle though.
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That might be my only option. If there's literally no chance of the h873 getting an unlocked bootloader than RIP, I guess I'll either get a G6 or a Huawei P10 and disable gapps.
Get a Pixel on contract if that's important to you. Very similar specs, better cameras, but no wide angle.
I went with a Huawei. I'm not buying a Pixel when they're insanely overpriced and I'm trying to de-google.
stillrottentothegore said:
Man, that's brutal. I get seriously disheartened by things like this. I've had my OPO for 3.5 years now and I'm pretty dang ready for an upgrade, but if that's the case I don't know what to do. I just want a way to de-google my stuff, but tough to do that without root. Thanks for your response though.
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It does make it a challenge. See the following for supported LG devices:
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
I recently went through a similar search in upgrading from an old Samsung Galaxy S5 running LineageOS. I first tried a ZTE Axon 7 which is an amazing device for its price but it had a terrible camera under LOS. I finally settled on an HTC 10 which works well under LOS and has good camera performance (which was important to me).
If you already have the LG G6 for the moment you'll have to live with stock. However a debloat and freeze with an app such as Titanium Backup may be sufficient. Throw in Nova Launcher and you may forget you're on stock.
That said, I feel your pain. It seems that we have to jump through increasing hoops in order to run something other than stock on *our* devices.
I just purchased a LS997 with ZV8 software version.
I am assuming that the 'recowvery' technique that I have seen won't work, and that dirty Santa only works to ZV7.
I read a number of comments on the LAFSPLOIT thread that made me believe that a technique may be available, but that it won't be released till the next version of Android (Oreo) is released for LG V20, or 2020.
I'm actually probably going to be OK with waiting, but, I would like to have somebody state, unequivocally that it WILL be released.
Alternatively, I'm not opposed to returning the phone to the seller, and purchasing one that I know will work with TWRP and Root. What model presents the easiest root? I like the 910 and the 918, as they have FM radio, which would be a cool feature to have.
At any rate, what are your opinions regarding both keeping the ZV8, or returning it and buying a different one, as well as, if I buy one, which should I buy for easiest and stablelest root.
And what are your recommendations for ROMS too? I previously had a LG G3, with FULMICS 8 on it, and really liked that.
Thank you, in advance for bot your time reading this, and possibly for the time you spent answering my query as well!
CHEERS
Kevin
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I would like to have somebody state, unequivocally that it WILL be released.
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I would say it's likely something will be released, but unequivocally? Unless you hear it from @runningnak3d, don't believe it.
If I were you, I would trade your LS997 for a H918 and root using lafsploit.
Good luck!
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I just purchased a LS997 with ZV8 software version.
I am assuming that the 'recowvery' technique that I have seen won't work, and that dirty Santa only works to ZV7.
I read a number of comments on the LAFSPLOIT thread that made me believe that a technique may be available, but that it won't be released till the next version of Android (Oreo) is released for LG V20, or 2020.
I'm actually probably going to be OK with waiting, but, I would like to have somebody state, unequivocally that it WILL be released.
Alternatively, I'm not opposed to returning the phone to the seller, and purchasing one that I know will work with TWRP and Root. What model presents the easiest root? I like the 910 and the 918, as they have FM radio, which would be a cool feature to have.
At any rate, what are your opinions regarding both keeping the ZV8, or returning it and buying a different one, as well as, if I buy one, which should I buy for easiest and stablelest root.
And what are your recommendations for ROMS too? I previously had a LG G3, with FULMICS 8 on it, and really liked that.
Thank you, in advance for bot your time reading this, and possibly for the time you spent answering my query as well!
CHEERS
Kevin
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Or buy a Samsung, updates and support from LG sucks
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Well. I think you've got the right idea,,,
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Are there any versions or builds to avoid? That would make root access harder, I meAn.
Thank you very much for your input and time.
Kevin
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I had to go off the grid for a while due to a family emergency. Because of that emergency, I realized just how MUCH I used the ability to swap batteries. I refuse to buy a phone that is sealed.
The V20 is a little dated, but it is plenty speedy for what I do (if I want to game, I will buy a freaking 3DS or a Switch).
Now I am getting to the point. I have an H918, and as long as I have an H918, it will be rootable. Take that however you want
-- Brian
You are (without a doubt) THE MAN!
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I had to go off the grid for a while due to a family emergency. Because of that emergency, I realized just how MUCH I used the ability to swap batteries. I refuse to buy a phone that is sealed.
The V20 is a little dated, but it is plenty speedy for what I do (if I want to game, I will buy a freaking 3DS or a Switch).
Now I am getting to the point. I have an H918, and as long as I have an H918, it will be rootable. Take that however you want
-- Brian
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Brian,
I ended up returning the LS997 I had, because even though it was GSM unlockeď, I couldn't get MMS via SMS to work. It seemed like the MMS settings weren't being modified when I set up my APN for Virgin Mobile Canada. I am now hunting ebay for a H918.
I have been following your various threads here on XDA, and have to say that I appreciate the way you think through these things.
Also, I hope that your family emergency has resolved well.
Are the any specific 918s that I should avoid (ie: android or lg software updates, ARBs, etc...)
Thank you again.
Kevin
Well, I can't deny good advice when it's given !
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I would say it's likely something will be released, but unequivocally? Unless you hear it from @runningnak3d, don't believe it.
If I were you, I would trade your LS997 for a H918 and root using lafsploit.
Good luck!
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As it happened, the LS997 wasn't sending MMS via SMS, and seemed to not let me update the MMS section of the APN settings. So I've sent it back. Am looking for a nice H918 right now.
So... thank you for your good advice!
Kevin
Yea, it makes no difference what software is on the H918.
The LS997 should be avoided like the plague. It will be rootable, but it will probably never be worth a damn. Sprint had LG flip additional switches in that models CPU (qfuses), so hardware wise it is different enough that it just isn't fixable even when rooted. For example, cellular bands being disabled at the hardware level.
When the 700Mhz auction took place, Google was able to get some provisions into the agreement for that spectrum where carriers had to allow other devices on their network, and had to allow for unlocking. However, if the phone doesn't have the hardware needed to work on other carriers, well, then it is moot.
Sprint is taking advantage of that, and making sure their models only work on their network. They need to keep as many customers as they can.
-- Brian
Hi Brian,
I have an unlocked LSS97, I'm not sure how they unlocked it as I bought it from a mobile seller.
But unfortunately, I updated the software from ZV6 or ZV7 to ZVA (ARB=1) , and now I'm stuck with it. I'm still waiting for magical happens on my device, so that I can root it and flash a customer kernel and rom, since the stock rom is messy for me. It's very laggy even when I play game on low graphic setting (PUBG is an example), while other phone with lower GPU can play it smoothly.
But you said that "hardware wise it is different enough that it just isn't fixable even when rooted", does it mean that even I root the phone and install another kernel, issue related to GPU/ CPU is still there? And how about the network?
As of now, I can't find any other phone has the reasonable price than LG V20 (for Camera quality, dual screen and speaker).
Thank you!
dvckbiz said:
Hi Brain,
I have an unlocked LSS97, I'm not sure how they unlocked it as I bought it from a mobile seller.
But unfortunately, I updated the software from ZV6 or ZV7 to ZVA (ARB=1) , and now I'm stuck with it. I'm still waiting for magical happens on my device, so that I can root it and flash a customer kernel and rom, since the stock rom is messy for me. It's very laggy even when I play game on low graphic setting (PUBG is an example), while other phone with lower GPU can play it smoothly.
But you said that "hardware wise it is different enough that it just isn't fixable even when rooted", does it mean that even I root the phone and install another kernel, issue related to GPU/ CPU is still there? And how about the network?
As of now, I can't find any other phone has the reasonable price than LG V20 (for Camera quality, dual screen and speaker).
Thank you!
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If you follow his other threads you'd know he's been working on a root solution for the 997 so be patient otherwise if you want be risky he has a thread here seeking volunteers to test just know you due risk a possible brick. Your issues won't be solved just by rooting, those issues are typically kernel, hardware, and rom related.
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I am talking about using it as a phone on any carrier besides Sprint. Yes, once rooted, you can turn it into a fine tablet -- it is phone calls that I was referring to.
If it works fine for you now making phone calls, then it will continue to do so. The lag can be fixed.
-- Brian
cnjax said:
If you follow his other threads you'd know he's been working on a root solution for the 997 so be patient otherwise if you want be risky he has a thread here seeking volunteers to test just know you due risk a possible brick. Your issues won't be solved just by rooting, those issues are typically kernel, hardware, and rom related.
Sent from my LG-H910 using XDA Labs
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I have been following the LAF exploit thread for a long time, and very happy to see that he have come back and opened another LS997 rooting thread. But you know, my concern is about performance of the phone; will be improved with another kernel / rom or not.
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runningnak3d said:
I am talking about using it as a phone on any carrier besides Sprint. Yes, once rooted, you can turn it into a fine tablet -- it is phone calls that I was referring to.
If it works fine for you now making phone calls, then it will continue to do so. The lag can be fixed.
-- Brian
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Thank you Brian for this good news ^_^
I did, and I did,and your advice was very correct. I like my H918 more than the LS997.....
I'm a happier guy for having followed your advice.....
Sorry... I was responding to the person who told me to get a 918