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i was trying to root my phone by following the guide from the FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
and i got to the step:
point it to where you downloaded the Android SDK (..\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver)
Make sure to CLICK "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
Then from the list 3 choices select Android Bootloader Interface
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to install the usb driver and it didnt work as there is no google usb section of the SDK download.
I went and downloaded google-usb-drivers from google but my computer (win 7) still cant find anythign compatible.
what do i do?
EDIT: oops i didnt realize i had no title. Sorry. Feel free to add one if you want.
Also i did search for this. and was suprised to find no results... however there are lots of different search boxes to choose from on this site. I was pretty sure i chose the one for nexus s

Did you select the correct library path for Windows to find the driver on the computer??
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Did you select the correct library path for Windows to find the driver on the computer??
yes i did point to the folder. both the parent folder and the various inner folders.
it works fine in usb mode when the phone is on.
they are the official google usb drivers is there another source for my Nexus S.
also for reference it is under other devices - android 1.0
do i even need that step?

chico1st said:
Did you select the correct library path for Windows to find the driver on the computer??
yes i did point to the folder. both the parent folder and the various inner folders.
it works fine in usb mode when the phone is on.
they are the official google usb drivers is there another source for my Nexus S.
also for reference it is under other devices - android 1.0
do i even need that step?
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is there another good guide i can follow? maybe there is a step i need to do before usb install? This guide assumes the usb drivers will come with the SDK but the only data the SDK tries to update is itself to SDK15 which the guide specifically mentioned not to do.

chico1st said:
is there another good guide i can follow? maybe there is a step i need to do before usb install? This guide assumes the usb drivers will come with the SDK but the only data the SDK tries to update is itself to SDK15 which the guide specifically mentioned not to do.
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Try this...

Setting.Out said:
Try this...
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that has the same issue
i cannot get usb connectivity in for the fast boot mode
from the rootkit the when i plug in my device even after installing the universal usb drivers i think windows is installing something else. Thus stopping me from accessing it while in fastboot mode
Not really sure what to do here. USB debugging enabled and everything all the guides are pretty easy to follow and have the same steps.

Google PdaNet, download and install it after attaching your phone to pc via usb. It will also install device driver... I think it is 'android 1.0' driver issue...
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Faizi Ch said:
Google PdaNet, download and install it after attaching your phone to pc via usb. It will also install device driver... I think it is 'android 1.0' driver issue...
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do i have the usb debugging mode on or off when i do this?

Faizi Ch said:
Google PdaNet, download and install it after attaching your phone to pc via usb. It will also install device driver... I think it is 'android 1.0' driver issue...
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Yes, usb debugging should be on...
chico1st said:
do i have the usb debugging mode on or off when i do this?
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nope didnt work
just so you know when i plug in the phone with debugging on i have 'android composite adb interface' installed
i have removed all the drivers from this computer previously. i can do it again though.
after installing pdanet i have 'android 1.0' pop up under other devices with an exclamation on it in device manager...i don't know if that is normal or not?
how do i know when this is working? i always try to run "oem fastboot unlock" which goes to "waiting for device" but will i no longer see the
USB control Init
USB control init end
??

It is the same issue of android 1.0 driver which i also faced in win8... You have to install android 1.0 driver manually from device manager
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Faizi Ch said:
It is the same issue of android 1.0 driver which i also faced in win8... You have to install android 1.0 driver manually from device manager
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so if i go to install the drivers from the pdanet folder if i tell device manager to search the winusb folder it says "cannot find drivers for your hardware" and if i dont search and say have disk - i chose 'android device' then the file in android_'winusb' file but it says "specified location does not have information about your hardware"
so i cannot get it to work.
This is on XP and win7 (2 different computers). I prefer the XP one for this though

Install nexus s root toolkit, then try to install driver from there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Or try this
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install

Faizi Ch said:
Install nexus s root toolkit, then try to install driver from there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Or try this
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install
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YAY somehow that last one worked thank you so much!!!
now a question. I have been following this guide which is from 2011 and the superuser code it recommends has a version for donught and froyo. My SNS is at 4.1.2 right now so can i use those super user scripts or should I use something else? or do i need that at all. I just want to put a new rom on my SNS.
thank you all i love you!

chico1st said:
YAY somehow that last one worked thank you so much!!!
now a question. I have been following this guide which is from 2011 and the superuser code it recommends has a version for donught and froyo. My SNS is at 4.1.2 right now so can i use those super user scripts or should I use something else? or do i need that at all. I just want to put a new rom on my SNS.
thank you all i love you!
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Welcome!
First unlock your bootloader and install custom recovery. Then download latest supersu zip and install it via recovery
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No option to authorize RSA key

Title says it all... I'm trying to unlock my Nexus 5 boot loader, but I can't get USB debugging to work. Any ideas? I've tried two different computers
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thatguy97 said:
Title says it all... I'm trying to unlock my Nexus 5 boot loader, but I can't get USB debugging to work. Any ideas? I've tried two different computers
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There should be a prompt on your phone when you connect to a computer. If it doesn't show up, then try using the "Revoke usb authorisations" option and try again.
Accidental thanks. Enjoy.

thatguy97 said:
Title says it all... I'm trying to unlock my Nexus 5 boot loader, but I can't get USB debugging to work. Any ideas? I've tried two different computers
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Had the same issue. Solved it by enabling PTP in Settings - Storage - (menu button in the upper right) - USB-Connection.
After enabling PTP the Popup with RSA key appeared.
Hope I could help.

djcreature said:
Had the same issue. Solved it by enabling PTP in Settings - Storage - (menu button in the upper right) - USB-Connection.
After enabling PTP the Popup with RSA key appeared.
Hope I could help.
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I did sort of the same. I disabled MTP and didn't enable MTP and that worked. You might need to do a fresh install of the drivers.

You won't get the pop-up by just plugging it in and toggling USB Debug, etc. You need to open up a program that uses ADB (Like WugFresh) or a command prompt in the adb/fastboot folder and typing -> adb devices (or fastboot devices if in fastboot mode). I just revoked computer permissions and tried ticking and unticking everything, and I couldn't get the auth pop-up. As soon as I started WugFresh, the pop-up appeared on the phone to authorize.

Still no popup
I tried everything in this topic and I still don't get popup RSA key.. working with nexus5 4.4.2 and windows8 and WugFresh toolkit
Any idea?

gcej said:
I tried everything in this topic and I still don't get popup RSA key.. working with nexus5 4.4.2 and windows8 and WugFresh toolkit
Any idea?
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First of all, don't use toolkits... Please.
Make sure you have installed the correct drivers... Download Android sdk and make sure you have downloaded the usb_driver...
Go to developer options and revoke permissions, enable adb debugging... Now again connect your n5 to the PC and the a message should popup...

I had this problem because I was using an old version of adb
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Try using different drivers
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Use the third option in the driver installation window. Forgot what it was called but that was the only one that worked for me
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Universal Naked Drivers for Windows 8(8.1) - had the same issue myself. Was the only drivers I could get working on a Lenovo machine.

Help!!
I have tried everything with this, I reinstalled the usb google drivers countless times. I have redownloaded the SDK and have gotten no where, I even changed the connection to PTP. Someone please help!:crying:

Pure_Android said:
I have tried everything with this, I reinstalled the usb google drivers countless times. I have redownloaded the SDK and have gotten no where, I even changed the connection to PTP. Someone please help!:crying:
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Do you get the yellow exclamation mark in device manager on the port not working? I had a device where no matter what I couldn't get the pc to recognize it. What worked for me was to go to update drivers, then right below the area where you can browes for drivers is an area where you can choose drivers from a list on your computer. Go there and look for the android adb interface driver
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Help!
jd1639 said:
Do you get the yellow exclamation mark in device manager on the port not working? I had a device where no matter what I couldn't get the pc to recognize it. What worked for me was to go to update drivers, then right below the area where you can browes for drivers is an area where you can choose drivers from a list on your computer. Go there and look for the android adb interface driver
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No, It shows as
Android Device > Android Composite ADB Interface.

Pure_Android said:
No, It shows as
Android Device > Android Composite ADB Interface.
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Your drivers are set up correctly then. Have you authorized adb debugging in developer options?
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Help!
jd1639 said:
Your drivers are set up correctly then. Have you authorized adb debugging in developer options?
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Yes, I have USB Debugging enabled, I have unknown sources enabled, I even tried revoking the permissions to try and get the RSA certification but no luck

Pure_Android said:
Yes, I have USB Debugging enabled, I have unknown sources enabled, I even tried revoking the permissions to try and get the RSA certification but no luck
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Can you access the files on your phone from the pc? Are you on a custom Rom that may default to accepting the rsa?
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Help!
jd1639 said:
Can you access the files on your phone from the pc? Are you on a custom Rom that may default to accepting the rsa?
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Yes, I can access files, and no I am on stock, I'm attemting to root but this is whats blocking me from doing so

Pure_Android said:
Yes, I can access files, and no I am on stock, I'm attemting to root but this is whats blocking me from doing so
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If you can copy files to the phone from the pc, just copy the super su zip to your phone. Then flash it in a custom recovery
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Help!
jd1639 said:
If you can copy files to the phone from the pc, just copy the super su zip to your phone. Then flash it in a custom recovery
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The problem is, I have no root access, therefore it is till normal android. I need adb to root

Pure_Android said:
The problem is, I have no root access, therefore it is till normal android. I need adb to root
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You don't need adb to root. Can you copy files to your phone? If so, copy supers.zip to /sdcard/download. Then get a twrp.img file and you'll flash that in fastboot.
See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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[tool][app] 10 min adb/fastboot for htcm8 on win8 an win8.1

Here is a way to install adb'fastboot on win8 or win8.1 for your htcm8 in less then 10 mins. only 1 Fully working m8 driver an 1 program needed to install an then your up an running adb/fastboot on win8.1 with nothing else to install no SDK no nothing
You simpley just launch program an start entrering adb an fastboot commands
DIRECTIONS
download the need files below
extract them [myself I did it to my desktop]
then to get driver to work always[no more waitng for device]
scroll to settings tab in bottom right screen
pick change pc settings an click update an recovery
next pick recovery
Then pick advanvced set up
REBOOT IS REQUIRED it should auto do this or prompt you do
then pick troubleshoot>Advance options>startup settings>click restart
once it reboots you need to disable driver signature enforcement by selecting number 7
Reboot once last time it will boot right to OS
Plug phone in>navigate to device manager I tested with a 2.0usb an stock cord
You should see your phone under other devices>click on it an select update driver software
pick find file yourself then navagte to file you extracted of driver>click ok an install driver.
Then simply install the minimal adb/fastboot program I would add desdktop icon
open program an type adb devices an yours will show up...[ if it shows offline check your phone for a prompt[it will be there if you get offline] check allow this pc an click ok
again type
adb devices an yours will show up an your good to go.
now you can reboot bootloader an try some fastboot commands
DOWNLOADS
download program from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53230508
driver
https://www.dropbox.com/s/toezcicvf9bm08v/drivers32_64bit.zip
CREDIT FOR MAKING THIS POSSIABLE
adb/fastboot program @shimp208
be sure to thank his thread for this

Reserved for later..
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Awesome can't wait to try them out
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almania6 said:
Awesome can't wait to try them out
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It takes longer to read my OP then to actually do the process if you knew where to go already lol.
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Link dead
Hello can you or anyone that still have that driver backup? Because the file no longer exist. Thanks

Nexus Player - How to Root Android Tv

Chainfire's Root method for the Google Nexus Player is simple and easy for gaining root on the Android Tv 5.0
Here is the video... Peace
http://youtu.be/7EWKbzqltGk
Download the files below and Please let me know if you have any question.
Download Chainfire's Root files:
http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-R...
Download Drivers :
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
Download ADB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showt...
Watch how to Sideload Xbmc or any other app:
http://youtu.be/N03TYKcg8ro

Terminal app on Android
inwisso said:
Chainfire's Root method for the Google Nexus Player is simple and easy for gaining root on the Android Tv 5.0
Here is the video... Peace
http://youtu.be/7EWKbzqltGk
Download the files below and Please let me know if you have any question.
Download Chainfire's Root files:
http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-R...
Download Drivers :
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
Download ADB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showt...
Watch how to Sideload Xbmc or any other app:
http://youtu.be/N03TYKcg8ro
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Do you believe I can do this with my android terminal app which allows ADB commands? I do it with the Fire tv no need for drivers just loading the software via wifi.

From what I know, the USB cable need to be used to controller Fastboot ( to Root and unlock the device) Hopefully a custom recovery will allow the use of ADB over wifi once it out.

Driver download
inwisso said:
From what I know, the USB cable need to be used to controller Fastboot ( to Root and unlock the device) Hopefully a custom recovery will allow the use of ADB over wifi once it out.
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When downloading the driver on windows xp I extracted the content and don't I have to run an .exe file as well? I did not see that part in the video.

Has anyone rooted their NP using a Mac? The Minimal ADB and fastboot is not compatible with Mac, so does anyone have a recommendation for a similar lite package that only contains ADB and fastboot?

kaess said:
Has anyone rooted their NP using a Mac? The Minimal ADB and fastboot is not compatible with Mac, so does anyone have a recommendation for a similar lite package that only contains ADB and fastboot?
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Not true my bad:
"You don't need ADB in Mac use the Teminal from you search bar"
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kaess said:
Has anyone rooted their NP using a Mac? The Minimal ADB and fastboot is not compatible with Mac, so does anyone have a recommendation for a similar lite package that only contains ADB and fastboot?
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Yes I have. I used 1.0.31 which I think can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390995
(I found it elsewhere but don't remember where)

Konstigt said:
Yes I have. I used 1.0.31 which I think can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390995
(I found it elsewhere but don't remember where)
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Thanks, I actually ended up doing it the standard way, downloading the Android SDK and installing adb and fastboot. I found this video to be very helpful for Mac:
https://youtube.com/watch?annotatio...&src_vid=M6aV-mM19N8&v=pzzDxrccZO8&feature=iv
Another helpful tip I picked up was that if you want to restore to the factory image, you can quickly erase your firmware by relocking and then unlocking the bootloader, rather than erasing each part manually with commands.

I am seeing issues with fastboot on mine. I can get to the fastboot screen, but the device is never identified. I can access it via ADB, but not fastboot. Very interesting. Anyone having this problem?

Root on LRX21V
Does anybody know if the root.img file uploaded by Chainfire will work in LRX21V? I dont want to boot the img impulsively and brick my device ;P

New Nexus Player
Hey,
I ordered a nexus player and want to root it, is there any updates or anything that i should not do that will make it unrootable
thanks

burger30 said:
Hey,
I ordered a nexus player and want to root it, is there any updates or anything that i should not do that will make it unrootable
thanks
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None to the best of my knowledge ..! Check out this Nexus TV Player root YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EW...9428&feature=player_embedded&x-yt-cl=85114404

jerdog said:
I am seeing issues with fastboot on mine. I can get to the fastboot screen, but the device is never identified. I can access it via ADB, but not fastboot. Very interesting. Anyone having this problem?
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yes, did you ever find a fix?

paychex said:
yes, did you ever find a fix?
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I think I switched USB cables and rebooted a few times. I also think I had to use "sudo fastboot" instead

jerdog said:
I think I switched USB cables and rebooted a few times. I also think I had to use "sudo fastboot" instead
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damn... i've done all that already. thanks though

paychex said:
damn... i've done all that already. thanks though
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If your np isn't coming up when your put devices you'll need to go into device manager on your laptop and remove adb and/or any android device, then download adb again (if required) and plug the device into laptop with cable and let it download drivers etc and you'll be OK. Seems sometimes it happens for no apparent reason. I had that a while ago and this was the only option that resolved it.
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Seems workable. But I'm still reluctant to take the risk.

Changes for Nexus Player running 5.1.1
I have a Nexus Player running 5.1.1, build LMY47V. Is the root.ini file referenced in this post suitable for this device?
I followed the instructions in the video and all seemed smooth except that when the new image booted it did not have SuperSU available anywhere (neither the leanback lanucher nor through the Apps settings).
I installed SuperSU from the Play Store but it failed to install the applications and asks for a reboot before trying again. After reboot it seems to hang forever (> 10 min) in the floating colored circles screen.
It's not bricked - I can reboot to the bootloader using the hardware method (long press the button during poweron).
Could it be that because it's 5.1.1 I need a different root.ini? Or maybe someone has an idea what's going wrong and how to fix it?
Thanks!
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Ms. McGuinn said:
I have a Nexus Player running 5.1.1, build LMY47V. Is the root.ini file referenced in this post suitable for this device?
I followed the instructions in the video and all seemed smooth except that when the new image booted it did not have SuperSU available anywhere (neither the leanback lanucher nor through the Apps settings).
I installed SuperSU from the Play Store but it failed to install the applications and asks for a reboot before trying again. After reboot it seems to hang forever (> 10 min) in the floating colored circles screen.
It's not bricked - I can reboot to the bootloader using the hardware method (long press the button during poweron).
Could it be that because it's 5.1.1 I need a different root.ini? Or maybe someone has an idea what's going wrong and how to fix it?
Thanks!
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I just found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-player/general/5-1-1-update-t3088961. The answer is there (post #23 for example)
Sorry for the clutter.

inwisso said:
Chainfire's Root method for the Google Nexus Player is simple and easy for gaining root on the Android Tv 5.0
Here is the video... Peace
http://youtu.be/7EWKbzqltGk
Download the files below and Please let me know if you have any question.
Download Chainfire's Root files:
http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-R...
Download Drivers :
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
Download ADB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showt...
Watch how to Sideload Xbmc or any other app:
http://youtu.be/N03TYKcg8ro
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Hello Mister Chainfire how do I root Nexus player current image? I tried last night and it got stuck on boot screen.

Help Please, does anyone have this KDZ?

"VS98715A_01_0927_ARB00.kdz" i need it if anyone has it, I can find it online but cant download it, for some reason my G5 wont update past 14a, so maybe if i flash this i can get nougat.
Thanks in advance.

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sandpaper850 said:
"VS98715A_01_0927_ARB00.kdz" i need it if anyone has it, I can find it online but cant download it, for some reason my G5 wont update past 14a, so maybe if i flash this i can get nougat.
Thanks in advance.
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Go to the Nougat Update post and there are the instructions to download the 15a update
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Here you go:
http://www.mylgphones.com/verizon-lg-g5-vs987-android-nougat-7-0-software-update-vs98726b.html

1. Download the following three(3) files on Windows PC (Windows only. Mac/Linux? Use a Windows Virtual Machine):
LGUP_Lab_Frame_Ver_1_14.msi
UPPERCUT
Latest LG Windows PC drivers
2. Download KDZ. Install LGUP 1.14 and LG USB drivers if not already installed.
3. Turn OFF device then place in Download Mode: Hold Volume Up while plugging in USB cable.
4. Double-click the UPPERCUT.exe to load LGUP...
How-to use LGUP and flash software:
Select device
Check BIN File box under File Type then select KDZ file
Check "Upgrade" box in center of program to keep data. Use "Refurbish" to run a factory reset and wipe all data.
Click START button to flash file to G5 (you may have to close and reopen LGUP before being able to hit Start)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...ock-h830-20a-rom-flashable-zips-imgs-t3511294