It has come to my attention that the H873 is not (yet) rootable, and may never receive a root. Though that is a bummer, while looking for possible ways to root, I have read many forum-posts relating to the conversion of a H872 device to a H873, in order to receive the Android 9 update. So, is the vice-versa possible? Can I change my H873 to the H872, and root it from there? Any answer will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading.
No. You will brick your device.
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No. You will brick your device.
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Thanks for the reply. Soft brick, or Hard brick? Has it been confirmed that bricking will occur? If so, then how did people swap from H872 to H873, all without bricking their phone, and without the need for root?
Hard. People can change H872 to H873 and install Android 9 on it is because they're still installing an official OS on their phones.
Rooting and installing Custom ROM requires an unlocked bootloader and a custom Recovery.
Installing a custom Recovery over a locked bootloader can cause a hard brick.
DuringSummer said:
Hard. People can change H872 to H873 and install Android 9 on it is because they're still installing an official OS on their phones.
Rooting and installing Custom ROM requires an unlocked bootloader and a custom Recovery.
Installing a custom Recovery over a locked bootloader can cause a hard brick.
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Don't get me wrong. I mean to flash the official stock Firmware of the H872 onto my H873, so, there is no rooting/custom recovery/custom ROM required. I have already rolled back to Android 7 for the H873, so I know how to use LG UP and things of the like.
What is it that you want to do? If you don't want to root, why bother flashing 872 firmware to your 873? Do you not already have the latest update on H873?
I'll say this once again, flashing H872 onto H873 will not get you root. If your plan is to convert your H873 to H872 and then root it, it will still fail. Because you need an unlocked bootloader to root.
The only two devices to get unlocked bootloader are H870 (EU) and H872 (T-Mobile).
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What is it that you want to do? If you don't want to root, why bother flashing 872 firmware to your 873? Do you not already have the latest update on H873?
I'll say this once again, flashing H872 onto H873 will not get you root. If your plan is to convert your H873 to H872 and then root it, it will still fail. Because you need an unlocked bootloader to root.
The only two devices to get unlocked bootloader are H870 (EU) and H872 (T-Mobile).
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Aren't there unofficial ways to unlock the H872? And even if there aren't, if I were to convert to the H872, will that not allow me to unlock via the official website? Also, i don't really care which model I convert to, so long as it works. I am willing to convert to H870, or the US997; It does not matter.
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Aren't there unofficial ways to unlock the H872? And even if there aren't, if I were to convert to the H872, will that not allow me to unlock via the official website? Also, i don't really care which model I convert to, so long as it works. I am willing to convert to H870, or the US997; It does not matter.
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The "official" method won't work because even if you flash H870/US997 firmware to your H873 you still can't unlock your device as the "unlocked code" required to unlock BL is tied to your device ID and IMEI, you changing your firmware will not change that.
Same with H872. The H872 can be unlocked because T-Mobile does not lock their bootloader, you changing the firmware of your H873 to H872 will not allow you to unlock. And very likely you'll end up with a hard brick from which you can't recover.
If you still want to be experimental, go ahead.
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The "official" method won't work because even if you flash H870/US997 firmware to your H873 you still can't unlock your device as the "unlocked code" required to unlock BL is tied to your device ID and IMEI, you changing your firmware will not change that.
Same with H872. The H872 can be unlocked because T-Mobile does not lock their bootloader, you changing the firmware of your H873 to H872 will not allow you to unlock. And very likely you'll end up with a hard brick from which you can't recover.
If you still want to be experimental, go ahead.
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Thanks. I'll ask around on more forums, and see if I can do something. Worse case scenario, I either wait for an unofficial root to be released, or just try swapping for a H872. Again, thanks for the help.
There won't be "official" or even "unofficial" unlock for the phone. The bootloader is locked by the carrier and therefore there won't be any official unlock, and the phone is old and the development scene for this phone isn't as impressive and this is why there won't be any unofficial unlock method.
Your best bet is swapping your model with H870/H872/US977
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There won't be "official" or even "unofficial" unlock for the phone. The bootloader is locked by the carrier and therefore there won't be any official unlock, and the phone is old and the development scene for this phone isn't as impressive and this is why there won't be any unofficial unlock method.
Your best bet is swapping your model with H870/H872/US977
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There is hope! 6 days ago, somebody was asking a question for the H873. It seems that they're trying to form a root. In addition to that, not too long ago, there was an app that gave root access. I'm not sure if it's permanent, though, and, apparently, since it's not done, it gives all apps root access, instead of the ones that you grant root access to. I don't think this scene is dead, given those two forums. Guess we'll just have to keep our chins up.
TipTopHiatus said:
Don't get me wrong. I mean to flash the official stock Firmware of the H872 onto my H873, so, there is no rooting/custom recovery/custom ROM required. I have already rolled back to Android 7 for the H873, so I know how to use LG UP and things of the like.
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Can u please tell me how did u rolled back to nougat. I've updated my h873 to pie now it's super laggy. Can u help me please :crying:
ThisizAkib4747 said:
Can u please tell me how did u rolled back to nougat. I've updated my h873 to pie now it's super laggy. Can u help me please :crying:
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I don't remember exactly how I did it, but I remember following a guide off of XDA, so, it should be around here somewhere. Also, if you haven't already, I'd recommend factory resetting after an upgrade/downgrade. My phone used to lag as well, but, after factory-resetting, it works like a charm. I wish you luck on your venture. Make sure to use the correct firmware! Apparently, it'll brick the device if you flash a different model's firmware.
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I don't remember exactly how I did it, but I remember following a guide off of XDA, so, it should be around here somewhere. Also, if you haven't already, I'd recommend factory resetting after an upgrade/downgrade. My phone used to lag as well, but, after factory-resetting, it works like a charm. I wish you luck on your venture. Make sure to use the correct firmware! Apparently, it'll brick the device if you flash a different model's firmware.
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Thanks for the info .
I've tried some XDA guide but none of them are working for me.
Hoping i will find some other thread that would work.
Thanks for replying
Im having h873, and i want to install custom rom but nothing is getting to unlock bl or to install custome rom...im disapointed
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I don't remember exactly how I did it, but I remember following a guide off of XDA, so, it should be around here somewhere. Also, if you haven't already, I'd recommend factory resetting after an upgrade/downgrade. My phone used to lag as well, but, after factory-resetting, it works like a charm. I wish you luck on your venture. Make sure to use the correct firmware! Apparently, it'll brick the device if you flash a different model's firmware.
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If you found a way plz tell me
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Looked thru the other threads, and didnt see anything that pertained directly perhaps someone can point me in the right direction.
Have my stock S5 from verizon, on 4.4.4 NK2 firmware. Looking to update to whatever is the most current stock firmware with root. I'm coming to this from years of rooting Sprint devices, this is my first Verizon and I've been putting it off forever. Been getting the nag screen everyday now for a software update and I figured it was the time to update this and get myself root.
Thanks in advance for any help in where to look. Please forgive me in advance if this is a duplicate, I searched...I really did, but since its all new to me I wanted to ask.
Looks like the process is to flash 4.4.2, root, check if bootloader can be unlocked, and then proceed 2 different ways if it can be dev bootloader unlocked. If it can, unlock bootloader, flash twrp, and then flash whatever rom you want. If you can't unlock the bootloader, folow the guides to upgrade keeping root with safestrap and use roms that are TW for locked bootloaders. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I just got a 4.4.4 g900v myself in a trade and I'm figuring out how to proceed as well.
Ok, slight difference. You can root & check the bootloader from 4.4.4...
Root here (Using NCG stock kernel...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver.../safely-upgrade-root-4-4-4-nha-volte-t2879348
If you're having trouble finding the NI2 kernel like I did it's here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
Then use the method bootloader unlock from method 3 here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
If you can unlock your bootloader (I could), then flash the bootloader of choice from that link above to correspond to the rom you want. I'll be trying out Phoenix with pd4 (installed from above link) from here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/port-phoenix-rom-v12-0-t3400292
Looking to buy this phone soon but I was just wondering about a few things. Im buying the canadian variant G935W8.
1. Can this device be rooted on nougat as well or only marshmallow? Im buying it brand new so I think it will probably be running the latest firmware.
2. Is there any issues with unlocking the bootloader? Is it neccesary to do so if you want root and custom roms?
the bootloader is not locked on the w8 as its the exynos variant and yes nougat can be rooted its the same as 935f
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the bootloader is not locked on the w8 as its the exynos variant and yes nougat can be rooted its the same as 935f
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Thanks. Also another question I had. If the phone comes with marshmallow and I root it will I be able to install nougat roms directly or will I have to update the bootloader and modem? In that case would it be better to update it to nougat first and then root?
Updating your phone would cause you to lose root anyways as the file structure on nougat is completely different then marshmellow.
Rooting also prevents OTA updates, so you would end up having to install nougat manually.
I suggest you upgrade your software then root it. You can use systemless root from magisk. Using TWRP just flash the latest magisk file and you are rooted. The file will automatically root your phone as part of the installation process.
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Thanks. Also another question I had. If the phone comes with marshmallow and I root it will I be able to install nougat roms directly or will I have to update the bootloader and modem? In that case would it be better to update it to nougat first and then root?
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If you get it with MM (highly unlikely) just don't do anything and you should get an OTA notification otherwise you can download Odin, google it as I don't have a link and nougat from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767144483 and you can flash it yourself now rooting is a little different then it used to be do a search on the s7 edge for the info on that
the reason is yes you will need to download the BL not sure about modem but you might as well do it too
I just rooted my G935W8 running 7.0 by following the instructions in the first half of this video.
Just received my V20 US996 from Amazon coming from a Nexus 6p running PureNexus. Been checking out some of the roms but I'm at a loss. I've read so much I think I've confused myself even more. I've read sites outside of XDA that give detailed instructions on how to install twrp / root with no mention at all about the need to unlock the bootloader on us996 but then I read some posts here and it says unlock bootloader and others that just say to install rom you need twrp / root. So...... which is it? Do I really need to unlock the bootloader and if so can it be relocked in case phone has to be sent back to amazon under square-trade warranty?
Thank you in advance for any help in this,
-Fihn
Hi guys, my Sprint ls977 v20 is rooted on an old stock rom zvc or something with dirty Santa. Still has the old glitched up boot screen.
I want to upgrade to oreo stock based. I'm okay losing root. I cant find any guide for how to do this as there is no back to stock recovery for sprint. Any pointers on how to flash it without brick? I'm okay keeping twrp of I need to but won't cry if I have to lose it.
ajamer said:
Hi guys, my Sprint ls977 v20 is rooted on an old stock rom zvc or something with dirty Santa. Still has the old glitched up boot screen.
I want to upgrade to oreo stock based. I'm okay losing root. I cant find any guide for how to do this as there is no back to stock recovery for sprint. Any pointers on how to flash it without brick? I'm okay keeping twrp of I need to but won't cry if I have to lose it.
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There is one thread on how to return from the DirtySanta bootloader to Sprint stock found here. However, over the last few pages you'll see someone having trouble getting it to work, so I'm not sure how straightforward this process is.
If your rooted LS997 is still in decent condition, then you might be better off just selling it (there are plenty of Sprint users out there who'd like to have a rooted LS997, even if it's restricted to Nougat) while buying another non-rooted LS997.
I have a Oreo-able ls997 on stock ZVD. I could trade if ya want. Would love a rooted backup instead if able.
I'm gonna upgrade in the next few months but I want to unlock the device's full potential by rooting. So how did you go about rooting yours?
Thanks!
It depends on the model you get. I have the H872 (T-Mobile) and followed this guide. Not sure how the other models gain root. You would need to research more but this thread suggests the H870.
Oh yeah forgot to mention I have H870
Unlock bootloader, install TWRP, install Magisk.
On H870, there's no need to flash any other rom first.