i have virgin mobile 6.0 LG STYLO. I was following a root guide and it didnt go into fastboot, any help? I followed all instructions. If I remember, the one to reboot to fastboot was reboot bootloader or something? USB debugging was enabled. Every step was followed.
adb installed? then type "adb reboot bootloader"
I'm also in the same situation. I have a LG Stylo 2 VM version on LS775ZV5 and I try adb reboot recovery, then fastboot oem unlock.
Upon the reboot into recovery the phone just reboots. I can power off, hold down the vol button and reboot into recovery, but I get no fastboot commands.
i dont think stock have recovery, you can reformat thats it, you need to adb reboot bootloader
You mean the command "adb reboot fastboot". I tried this, just reboots to system.
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mate i already wrote it twice, this third time "adb reboot bootloader"
Yes. I see that, but it just reboots back to system.
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kadengolda said:
i have virgin mobile 6.0 LG STYLO. I was following a root guide and it didnt go into fastboot, any help? I followed all instructions. If I remember, the one to reboot to fastboot was reboot bootloader or something? USB debugging was enabled. Every step was followed.
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What root guide? Is there even root for the Virgin OG Stylo on 6.0??
tube517 said:
What root guide? Is there even root for the Virgin OG Stylo on 6.0??
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I created a thread here a few days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-stylo/how-to/root-lg-stylo-2-ls775-version-ls775zv5-t3482916
There is a guide already for the Stylo 2 (but for metropcs). There has already been root done on the Stylo.
steppinthrax said:
I created a thread here a few days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-stylo/how-to/root-lg-stylo-2-ls775-version-ls775zv5-t3482916
There is a guide already for the Stylo 2 (but for metropcs). There has already been root done on the Stylo.
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You cannot root a VM or sprint variant with Marshmallow. dm-verity is part of the bootloader protection that cannot be altered without unlocking the bootloader. Only t-mobile and metropcs have unlocked bootloaders. No fastboot no recovery no root on 6.0+
jmacie said:
You cannot root a VM or sprint variant with Marshmallow. dm-verity is part of the bootloader protection that cannot be altered without unlocking the bootloader. Only t-mobile and metropcs have unlocked bootloaders. No fastboot no recovery no root on 6.0+
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Are there any theoretical areas which talk about how to break this protection. I'm googling dm-verity. I would like to get involved assisting if someone is working on trying to root these devices. This seems like a real bummer.
Here is an article, from here, from over a year ago. It will give you most of what you're trying to understand. yes, it's a bummer, and in this last year of trying, no one has made inroads. You need a t-mobile or metropcs variant with unlocked bootloader. They've even tried petitions to LG, no go.
http://www.xda-developers.com/a-look-at-marshmallow-root-verity-complications/
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Here is an article, from here, from over a year ago. It will give you most of what you're trying to understand. yes, it's a bummer, and in this last year of trying, no one has made inroads. You need a t-mobile or metropcs variant with unlocked bootloader. They've even tried petitions to LG, no go.
http://www.xda-developers.com/a-look-at-marshmallow-root-verity-complications/
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I thought of something here, what if one were to purchase a T-mobile Variant of this phone and root it. Then change the imei number to match the VM variant. Swap the Sim cards and overall you'd have a T-mobile variant rooted and working on the VM network.?
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I thought of something here, what if one were to purchase a T-mobile Variant of this phone and root it. Then change the imei number to match the VM variant. Swap the Sim cards and overall you'd have a T-mobile variant rooted and working on the VM network.?
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No. Just no. Not to mention this is illegal.
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No. Just no. Not to mention this is illegal.
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OK, how about this, when I hold my vol up and plug in a usb cable to my computer I get a firmware update screen. It's waiting for something across the cable. Is it possible to flash this phone with a T-mobile variant?
No because the phones are two separate phones despite being called the same thing. It's like trying to install a Windows application on a Mac, two different things. Also Virgin Mobile is way different in technology versus T-Mobile (CDMA vs. GSM).
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No because the phones are two separate phones despite being called the same thing. It's like trying to install a Windows application on a Mac, two different things. Also Virgin Mobile is way different in technology versus T-Mobile (CDMA vs. GSM).
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I was about to switch over to T-mobile a few months ago when the prices were the same. But Virgin now has this $35.00 a month plan (data lovers plan) that gives 5 gigs and best of all unlimited pandora. That unlimited pandora is the ****. The 5 gigs for 35 a month is pretty damn good. I know there are some "pay as you go" plans that may accept any phone but this phone was supposed to replace my htc desire 816, now I'm thinking it wasn't a good buy!
This is frustrating!
I cannot reboot my lg stylo 4 into bootloader period, idk why, i've done everything, i've done the shortcut command keys holding volume down and power all the way it just keeps rebooting and skipping that screen to the main screen. i've tried command prompt adb reboot bootloader, same damn thing!, is it because my phone is from cricket and its a locked gsm phone or what? i would really like to know how to fix this issue and root my phone because i would like to explore roms on my phone without restrictions.
also having the same problem lg lmq710wa..
phone will not go in to bootloader just recovery so far ive tried....
-vol down + power and conecting usb c = no dice
-adb reboot bootloader
-adb reboot fastboot
all with no dice really sucks because this phone is garbage without root ( soooooo sloooowwwwww)
any help is appreciated thanks - jaremy :good:
Jaremyhawk said:
phone will not go in to bootloader just recovery so far ive tried....
-vol down + power and conecting usb c = no dice
-adb reboot bootloader
-adb reboot fastboot
all with no dice really sucks because this phone is garbage without root ( soooooo sloooowwwwww)
any help is appreciated thanks - jaremy :good:
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I have metro PCS version with same issue
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Hi guys,
Does anyone knows or this is real?
http://www.unlock-bootloader.info/2015/04/lg-g-flex2-6916.html
And if so does this mean that a custom recovery is almost upon us?
I hope so
You have to do a quiz to "download" the file so I'm going to say it's fake.
I can't wait for a custom rom
BillyxAllen said:
I can't wait for a custom rom
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I remembered waiting for custom ROMs on the first G flex worst experience ever. Though the flex 2 in red is so beautiful I couldn't go another year with locked bootloader and no development all over again and I hate to say it but a lot of people including devs are waiting to see if the bootloader would be unlock before jumping on to this device.
Also from the looks of the G4 I think most that was waiting for movements on the flex 2 is going straight ahead to the G4.
i think its fake and here is why:
he say he has the tutorial from this forum, but here is no tutorial
Any news about the Bootlader??
Jeisblack said:
Any news about the Bootlader??
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Does "fastboot oem unlock" work?
I don't think so...
Has anyone tried following this yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224020
It's coming guys. People have noticed the Enable OEM Unlock option after updating to 5.1. That is for LG's official unlock method which is currently rolling out to the G4. See here: http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS/
X1ras said:
Has anyone tried following this yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224020
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6) now pull out your usb cable and your battery, too
7) put your battery back in and boot
well, I'm sure we can't do these steps as our GF2 has got non-removable battery
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6) now pull out your usb cable and your battery, too
7) put your battery back in and boot
well, I'm sure we can't do these steps as our GF2 has got non-removable battery
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The only purpose of pulling the battery is to power off the phone.
We can do that by holding power and volume down for a few seconds.
It was exactly the same for rooting the flex 2 and most people that have tried that have had no problems.
X1ras said:
The only purpose of pulling the battery is to power off the phone.
We can do that by holding power and volume down for a few seconds.
It was exactly the same for rooting the flex 2 and most people that have tried that have had no problems.
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Well you can even get to the step where you have to do this..
You cant reboot in oem or bootloader mode...
smouker said:
Well you can even get to the step where you have to do this..
You cant reboot in oem or bootloader mode...
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I'm by no means an expert but, surely "reboot" is a standard command that works across all terminal and command prompt interfaces. I imagine the only thing it requires is that the device the command is sent to has the ability to power off.
Forgive me if I'm wrong, it just seems ridiculous to me that you wouldn't be able to use "reboot" in oem or bootloader mode.
X1ras said:
I'm by no means an expert but, surely "reboot" is a standard command that works across all terminal and command prompt interfaces. I imagine the only thing it requires is that the device the command is sent to has the ability to power off.
Forgive me if I'm wrong, it just seems ridiculous to me that you wouldn't be able to use "reboot" in oem or bootloader mode.
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No you get me wrong bro
You cant boot into bootloader
Reading the twrp thread of lg g4 the only way to unlock their bootloader isvdownloading an unlock.bin from lg site after providing imei etc... Only european model of lg g4 can unlock their bootloader... So the same will happen to our device probably... The only solution waiting for lg.also for rooting first twrp then superSU.
kutulu32 said:
Reading the twrp thread of lg g4 the only way to unlock their bootloader isvdownloading an unlock.bin from lg site after providing imei etc... Only european model of lg g4 can unlock their bootloader... So the same will happen to our device probably... The only solution waiting for lg.also for rooting first twrp then superSU.
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Is there any progress with bootloader for LG G Flex 2?
Kochetkov said:
Is there any progress with bootloader for LG G Flex 2?
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I dont know i hope we will have positive news soon.
Did anyone of you ever try to contact LG?
I'm bumping this. I would like to know if any any progress has been made. Has anyone contacted lg??? I just got this phone unlocked and I simply cannot leave it stock.
This is a guide on how to boot your Verizon LG G Vista (vs880) into fastboot mode, unlock the bootloader, and flash CWM recovery. This device will now be open to flashing custom roms based on this discovery! I've verified this on my Verizon LG G Vista running 4.4.2:
This guide requires that you have first rooted your device, so google 'Root LG G Vista' if your device is not yet rooted.
1. Backup your current LAF partition in case you'd like to boot to LG download mode in the future (instead of fastboot):
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf of=/sdcard/laf.img
2. In order to boot your LG G Vista into fastboot mode, we need to zero out the LAF partition:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf
3. Now you will be able to boot into fastboot mode! Power off your device. Now while holding volume up key, attach usb cable to phone, and plug into your computer. The phone will boot into fastboot mode (It will say DOWNLOAD MODE at the top, but it should now say 'fastboot processing commands')
4. Now you are ready to unlock your LG G vista! Using the fastboot tool on your computer, run the command 'fastboot oem unlock'. The bootloader will now be unlocked.
5. Verify bootloader is unlocked by removing the battery from your phone, and booting back into fastboot mode. Now run the command 'fastboot getvar all'. You should now see the following: 'Unlocked: Yes'
6.In order to flash Philz CWM recovery, boot into fastboot mode, and run the command 'fastboot flash recovery vs880_cwm_recovery.img' with the file attached to this thread.
Congrats! Your Verizon LG G Vista is unlocked with Philz CWM Recovery, and it is now possible to develop custom roms for the Verizon LG G Vista.
- scottgl9
U sir r the man!!!!
I was hesitant on getting one of these for the reason that there was no development for it, but now this is a game changer. Just a question though, will unlocking boot loader still format/delete all my data?
elivaldez84 said:
I was hesitant on getting one of these for the reason that there was no development for it, but now this is a game changer. Just a question though, will unlocking boot loader still format/delete all my data?
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Since I own this phone and feel like is one of the best bang for your buck large screen phones for Verizon, I really hope my discovery will lead to ROM development. To answer your question, all of your data will remain in tact. The only thing that changes is that you will now have full fastboot access when booting into download mode, instead of the heavily restricted LG software recovery.
This phone actually has no security restrictions from what I've seen, which is a great change of pace from for example, the LG Intuition which is quite heavily locked down. From my research on this phone, it seems to have specs most similar to the LG G2 mini, main difference of course is the screen size.
I hope it leads to Rom development as well. Can this process be done on the AT&T version as well, or Verizon only?
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After doing some further research, found out that these are the variations of the LG G Vista:
VS880, LG-D631, and LG GX2 (F430L)
Here is a utility which flashes the Philz CWM recovery for the LG GX2 F430L (LG G Vista):
http://lgviet.com/forum/threads/lg-gx2-f430l-cwm-philz-touch-recovery-6-23-0.33557/
UPDATE: Flashed the Philz CWM recovery using this tool (LGRecovery_430L.apk), and rebooted to recovery. It is fully functional! This application works perfectly on my Verizon LG G Vista.
Upgrade Device Software for the LG G Vista (D631)
Update summary
AT&T released a software update for the LG G Vista (D631) on July 1, 2015. This update will be pushed to customers via the Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) over Wi-Fi only.
What's changing?
This software update includes:
Add VoLTE
Add McAfee Factory Reset Protection
Update to Android 5.0.2
What to expect after the update
Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to an SD card, a PC, or using a favorite application (from the Play Store), prior to upgrading the software.
How to update
Ensure your phone is sufficiently charged.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Tap Settings from application tray or pull down menu.
Tap General in the top right corner.
Tap About phone.
Tap Update Center > Software Update, and then follow subsequent prompts.
Verifying the update
Tap Settings from application tray or pull down menu.
Tap About phone.
Tap Software Information.
The following information displays:
Android Version: 5.0.2
Software Version: D63120d
Baseband Version: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c1.15-00050-M8926DAAAANAZM-1.20488.1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0+
Build#: LRX22G
File Size: 764MB
http://www.att.com/esupport/softwareUpdateArticle.jsp?sid=KB426848&cv=820
I have LG F430L (LG G Vista) and LGRecovery_F430l.apk not working, my phone rooted.
can someone upload laf.img for lg vs880 4.4.2
i hv lost it and cant find anywere
i need to get the download mode for rooting
I personally prefer TWRP, but nonetheless a great post.
appreciate your work!
Can Someone Show me how to Root my Verizon LG Vista v880 Verion 5.1.1 im so lost and dont know where to look i tryed all them prtty much keep getting failed .....
I'm on a VS880, and I got to step two, and if I run the command in adb shell on my computer it doesn't return anything, but if I do it on my phone (android terminal) it says it can't find some file, and when I go to "download" or fastboot it shows firmware update page.... I just downgraded to 10B? Please help what's wrong? :/
Edit: got it, sorry
Any one now how to flash recovery to at&t LG Vista
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Does my lg Vista have to ave unlocked boot loader to used the lg recovery.apk
Isnt working
scottgl9 said:
This is a guide on how to boot your Verizon LG G Vista (vs880) into fastboot mode, unlock the bootloader, and flash CWM recovery. This device will now be open to flashing custom roms based on this discovery! I've verified this on my Verizon LG G Vista running 4.4.2:
This guide requires that you have first rooted your device, so google 'Root LG G Vista' if your device is not yet rooted.
1. Backup your current LAF partition in case you'd like to boot to LG download mode in the future (instead of fastboot):
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf of=/sdcard/laf.img
2. In order to boot your LG G Vista into fastboot mode, we need to zero out the LAF partition:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf
3. Now you will be able to boot into fastboot mode! Power off your device. Now while holding volume up key, attach usb cable to phone, and plug into your computer. The phone will boot into fastboot mode (It will say DOWNLOAD MODE at the top, but it should now say 'fastboot processing commands')
4. Now you are ready to unlock your LG G vista! Using the fastboot tool on your computer, run the command 'fastboot oem unlock'. The bootloader will now be unlocked.
5. Verify bootloader is unlocked by removing the battery from your phone, and booting back into fastboot mode. Now run the command 'fastboot getvar all'. You should now see the following: 'Unlocked: Yes'
6.In order to flash Philz CWM recovery, boot into fastboot mode, and run the command 'fastboot flash recovery vs880_cwm_recovery.img' with the file attached to this thread.
Congrats! Your Verizon LG G Vista is unlocked with Philz CWM Recovery, and it is now possible to develop custom roms for the Verizon LG G Vista.
- scottgl9
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So I have a problem. Whenever I zero out my laf it says I have insufficient storage space. Yet I have almost 2 gigs of free space on the internal space and 12 gigs in my ad card. What am I doing wrong here? (also Idk how important it is but I'm on a g vista d631 running lollipop 5.0.2)
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JamesCaywood said:
Can Someone Show me how to Root my Verizon LG Vista v880 Verion 5.1.1 im so lost and dont know where to look i tryed all them prtty much keep getting failed .....
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I used the kingroot apk. Go to kingroot. Net
Reslin said:
So I have a problem. Whenever I zero out my laf it says I have insufficient storage space. Yet I have almost 2 gigs of free space on the internal space and 12 gigs in my ad card. What am I doing wrong here? (also Idk how important it is but I'm on a g vista d631 running lollipop 5.0.2)
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I used the kingroot apk. Go to kingroot. Net
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1) it will say insufficient storage, its fine
2) @JamesCaywood 5.1.1 root is currently not available, I had been working on it but my device has since died and I can no longer continue development :/ your best bet is going back to 4.4.2 and root (unless you don't mind the signal going on/off every few minutes)
will this unlock provider? carrier?
Thanks u so much.
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Thanks u so much.
BadRx said:
will this unlock provider? carrier?
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No, bootloader unlock =/= carrier unlock.. Don't remember if vista can be carrier unlocked (might not have proper bands)
lancespahr said:
No, bootloader unlock =/= carrier unlock.. Don't remember if vista can be carrier unlocked (might not have proper bands)
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Really? Man that sucks. I don't get how they sell phones but don't allow you to own your phone. I just can't see how they get away with that. I mean, one pays so much money for a cell phone that they don't have full ownership of is nuts. Even if you paid little cash, your underbidding the worth of your loyalty then. If you sell a phone for 50$ with a 2 year contract OR no contract and retail at $500, then those 2 years = $450 dollars ..... meaning, YOU STILL PAID A WORTH OF $500 dollars.. the phone should be yours completely.... full ownership! I don't understand these limitations and EULA.... license?? what the ****? ***** I bought it! but not if you read the fine print.... you didn't buy ****.... you have a license to use with restriction.... you didn't buy ****.. and that product is not yours... not entirely.... and thats bull****. But they walk around like they don't owe anyone else anything. Mother ****er but I have owe you **** that I bought? Excuse the language... I get a bit emotional though I like to call it indignation. Anyways, thanks for the input.
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Really? Man that sucks. I don't get how they sell phones but don't allow you to own your phone. I just can't see how they get away with that. I mean, one pays so much money for a cell phone that they don't have full ownership of is nuts. Even if you paid little cash, your underbidding the worth of your loyalty then. If you sell a phone for 50$ with a 2 year contract OR no contract and retail at $500, then those 2 years = $450 dollars ..... meaning, YOU STILL PAID A WORTH OF $500 dollars.. the phone should be yours completely.... full ownership! I don't understand these limitations and EULA.... license?? what the ****? ***** I bought it! but not if you read the fine print.... you didn't buy ****.... you have a license to use with restriction.... you didn't buy ****.. and that product is not yours... not entirely.... and thats bull****. But they walk around like they don't owe anyone else anything. Mother ****er but I have owe you **** that I bought? Excuse the language... I get a bit emotional though I like to call it indignation. Anyways, thanks for the input.
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I agree, but some phones (like the vista) are made with specific bands in mind, so they can't be used outside of Verizon (or if they could it would be crappy) so they don't designate it a "World-Phone".. It's still "factory carrier unlocked" but its not useful that I know of, that's what the att g vista is for just my two cents
LG G Vista - vs880 bootloader issue
HELP!! Trying to unlock bootloader on Verizon LG G Vista with 5.1 - I have root as well as dialogue through Fastboot, however when I send : fastboot oem unlock: I get this: FAILED (remote:unknown command)... Any ideas???
I can't find anything definitive about whether it's rootable or not
Same here i tried every root app possible and failed.
just unlock bootloader and flash twrp
after that flash latest magisk zip hope it will work
Bhanu8082 said:
just unlock bootloader and flash twrp
after that flash latest magisk zip hope it will work
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No need to flash TWRP: Booting into it is sufficient.
Bhanu8082 said:
just unlock bootloader and flash twrp
after that flash latest magisk zip hope it will work
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How did you unlock the bootloader?
sCriptKittY1987 said:
How did you unlock the bootloader?
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simple , go to about phone and try to find build number,
after you find build number tap on it until it says you are in developer mode
after that head on to developer option (it may be inside about phone section or above about phone section) turn on the option which says allow oem unlock. then,
just reboot to recovery mode either by pressing volume up or volume down key with power button.
after you enter recovery connect usb cable and open command prompt in pc and make sure that lg device drivers are installed on your pc also make sure you have adb and fastboot installed.
ok, after all this type command
adb devices
if any thing shows us then you have successfully connected your device.
after it type
adb reboot bootloader
then your mobile should restart and show fastboot mode in screen
type command
fastboot oem unlock
and done your bootloader is unlocked.
Bhanu8082 said:
just unlock bootloader and flash twrp
after that flash latest magisk zip hope it will work
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Where did you find a tarp img for the LG k51?
sCriptKittY1987 said:
Where did you find a tarp img for the LG k51?
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tarp image????? just follow the tutorial.
I meant TWRP recovery . After you've unlocked the bootloader where did you get a custom recovery to flash for the LG k51. From what I saw on Team Wins website, there isn't one.
Bhanu8082 said:
simple , go to about phone and try to find build number,
after you find build number tap on it until it says you are in developer mode
after that head on to developer option (it may be inside about phone section or above about phone section) turn on the option which says allow oem unlock. then,
just reboot to recovery mode either by pressing volume up or volume down key with power button.
after you enter recovery connect usb cable and open command prompt in pc and make sure that lg device drivers are installed on your pc also make sure you have adb and fastboot installed.
ok, after all this type command
adb devices
if any thing shows us then you have successfully connected your device.
after it type
adb reboot bootloader
then your mobile should restart and show fastboot mode in screen
type command
fastboot oem unlock
and done your bootloader is unlocked.
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When I typed fastboot oem unlock I get a reply saying <waiting for any device>
sCriptKittY1987 said:
When I typed fastboot oem unlock I get a reply saying <waiting for any device>
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I doubt that's going to work, but let me know if it does. Carriers and manufacturers use a variety of sophisticated security schemes like requiring lengthy codes that only they can provide, etc to purposely make it very difficult to unlock bootloaders. Tmobile gave me a K51 for free. They apparently feel the have to pay for it by spying on me. I bought a moto g7 plus unlocked for $117 directly from Moto and put Lineage on it, no gapps Would love to use thie k51 though if anyone figures it out because it's more waterproof and bigger battery.
mgsgta3 said:
I can't find anything definitive about whether it's rootable or not
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Whether device's bootloader is unlockable / device's Android is root-able or not you easily can find out by means of ABB:
Code:
adb shell "getprop ro.oem_unlock_supported"
If returned value is 1, then it's supported otherwise it's not.
sCriptKittY1987 said:
Where did you find a tarp img for the LG k51?
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and let me guess my doofus luck im guessing no way to unlock it with out a P.C. like nuttin at all?
Absolutely no of the crap above works at all in any capacity especially sprint. Generic postings like hold volume down and power also doesn't work to go into fastboot so if you guys are following the advice of some of these guys don't because you'll drop more money on a new phone then you will unlocking it some variants verizon is one I think you have to call LG I know I spent 6 hrs on the phone with "tech support" aka "jokes with a screen to read from" to FINALLY get into touch with an engineer who told me the only way "NOW" to unlocked the bootloader is in his office which means it has to be depot to be unlocked which as of this moment lg is not doing that WILL change in the future that was 12/03/2020. Even running external adb with kali linux to hack it broke the bootloader and sends you into an infinite reboot loop
jwoegerbauer said:
Whether device's bootloader is unlockable / device's Android is root-able or not you easily can find out by means of ABB:
Code:
adb shell "getprop ro.oem_unlock_supported"
If returned value is 1, then it's supported otherwise it's not.
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This returns no value on a locked bootloader because even with Dev. Opt. Enables its still read only until bootloader is unlocked this is verified on two carriers k51's sprint and att. However it is unlockable we haven't found it and/or LG has not added this service to their site which is where you will get the info needed for the unlocked.
Oh my. You know you need to do all this from a computer, right? Can't do it in an Android terminal because fastboot commands are only valid in a phone's bootloader environment. And if you didnt know that then rooting and all of the dangers that come with it just isnt for you. But yes, it's rootable. So here you go anyway.
Reboot the phone to download mode.
Install LG's K51 usb drivers, and install adb and fastboot, on your computer.
Open a command prompt and type: fastboot oem unlock
If it does anything other than pat you on the back and tell you it's proud of you and how well you follow instructions, then go back and follow the effing instructions.
Otherwise, type: fastboot reboot.
Download magisk manager.
Do the magisk manager.
Use the LG flash tool on your computer to flash what you just did when you did the magisk manager.
And presto, you're rooted. Or I successfully left out enough info and you dont know how to use Google, leaving your device still not rooted. And thank god for that.
Ive been learning from xda for some time now. Bricked a few phones in my learning curve and tonight i had my first success with my g7, and wrighting this on my new k51. This is my first post and I think that was pretty rude of you to say. This is supposed to be a place to learn, share knowledge, and help those who are less educated. Not look down on people and say crap like that. If he wants to learn even if it takes a couple bricked phones to do it, let him. Either give him the proper procedures or dont say nothing at all. How long did it take you? How many phones? Its taking me quit a while but i am finaly getting somewhere. Keep with it guy. Dont let this dude, or any one else for that matter, bring you down.
Kenwoodquality69 said:
Ive been learning from xda for some time now. Bricked a few phones in my learning curve and tonight i had my first success with my g7, and wrighting this on my new k51. This is my first post and I think that was pretty rude of you to say. This is supposed to be a place to learn, share knowledge, and help those who are less educated. Not look down on people and say crap like that. If he wants to learn even if it takes a couple bricked phones to do it, let him. Either give him the proper procedures or dont say nothing at all. How long did it take you? How many phones? Its taking me quit a while but i am finaly getting somewhere. Keep with it guy. Dont let this dude, or any one else for that matter, bring you down.
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Yo Ken,
So your K51 rooted?
If so, maybe you could provide a step by step?
I haven't done this yet but is it verified working? I did a google search came across the method to do the unlocking but it showed it was a failed project?
TexasPride said:
I haven't done this yet but is it verified working? I did a google search came across the method to do the unlocking but it showed it was a failed project?
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O lord i hope this isnt true
so, i was following the guide for the bootloader unlocking process and succeeded. rooting process is what bricked my phone, unfortunately.
i loaded the patched magisk image in to boot_a like it said, and hoping that everything would have went well, it did not.
now phone will not boot. recovery modeis broken. adb does not recognize my device, and i have no clue how to get to edl mode from there.
as far as im aware, there is no kdz for the lg v50 sprint variant. (v450) unfortunately.
can anyone help me?
i feel like im SOL
It's not my main phone, but I really like the cameras on it. Was just looking to rid it of lgs software.
Which abl you used to unlock?The one provides for LG G8 is untested for sprint V50,it's highly you missed something,you need get into the abl's fastboot mode to flash back the original kernel
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Which abl you used to unlock?The one provides for LG G8 is untested for sprint V50,it's highly you missed something,you need get into the abl's fastboot mode to flash back the original kernel
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It boots into fastboot as soon as it boots up. So there's hope. Adb just doesn't recognize my phone. The thread said it worked, and everyone else who had the sprint v50 said it worked. So I don't know what went wrong
I didn't use the file for the g8.
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It boots into fastboot as soon as it boots up. So there's hope. Adb just doesn't recognize my phone. The thread said it worked, and everyone else who had the sprint v50 said it worked. So I don't know what went wrong
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Where is the thread?I didn't see any talked about V50,only G8's,the adb will not recognize because it's fastboot mode,you need the fastboot.exe to do further operations,not the adb
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Where is the thread?I didn't see any talked about V50,only G8's,the adb will not recognize because it's fastboot mode,you need the fastboot.exe to do further operations,not the adb
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Ah, I see. I have the fastboot.exe in my platform tools folder.
The link is https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...YteGJNSWxEZlhydFpfWm9telNEbUhFZ1pFQlJ6amZORlg.
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Ah, I see. I have the fastboot.exe in my platform tools folder.
The link is https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...YteGJNSWxEZlhydFpfWm9telNEbUhFZ1pFQlJ6amZORlg.
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Good it seems using the rencently appeared lge programmer with G8X ES abl,are you get original phone from sprint ?It's unlocked someway more violent before for sprint model.Have you flashed the abl back?I suggest you follow the bootloader unlock section carefully https://bbs.lge.fun/thread-121.htm
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Good it seems using the rencently appeared lge programmer with G8X ES abl,are you get original phone from sprint ?It's unlocked someway more violent before for sprint model.Have you flashed the abl back?I suggest you follow the bootloader unlock section carefully https://bbs.lge.fun/thread-121.htm
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I haven't as I am at work, currently. I will try once I am back home. I mean, it seems as easy as just flashing stock boot_a.bin to the boot partition, right? Or am I wrong?
Beefybeardedbear said:
I haven't as I am at work, currently. I will try once I am back home. I mean, it seems as easy as just flashing stock boot_a.bin to the boot partition, right? Or am I wrong?
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Yes,just patched the ramdisk file is not enough,you have to deal with dmverity or something else,the root aquirement on android had became much more complex than the early days because the damn google always try to block this routine,even the SuperSu had gave up fighting
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Yes,just patched the ramdisk file is not enough,you have to deal with dmverity or something else,the root aquirement on android had became much more complex than the early days because the damn google always try to block this routine,even the SuperSu had gave up fighting
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yeah, i know. back in the old days, there were even apps like king root to give you root permission. damn google acts like we cant just have freedom. they are starting to act like apple now
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yeah, i know. back in the old days, there were even apps like king root to give you root permission. damn google acts like we cant just have freedom. they are starting to act like apple now
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I sincerely suggest you buying some Chinese ODM 5G phones instead of these hell-like phones,It's all carrier unlocked and free to flash with the same Snapdragon Platform like oneplus Xiaomi.
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I sincerely suggest you buying some Chinese ODM 5G phones instead of these hell-like phones,It's all carrier unlocked and free to flash with the same Snapdragon Platform like oneplus Xiaomi.
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well xiaomi and all those other brands are banned. i have a oneplus 6t for when i want to flash and customize.
Beefybeardedbear said:
well xiaomi and all those other brands are banned. i have a oneplus 6t for when i want to flash and customize.
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i also have oneplus 8. but bootloader is locked unless i get my phone sim unlocked. but thats after i pay off the phone
You just need to find a V50 Sprint device from another user or your friend, then backup all partitions, back them up, then flash to your device.
Note: ignore imei partitions
How would I flash it? Through fastboot and adb? I've already found one.
hello?
You flash them through fastboot by giving the following command:
fasboot [file name i.e abl_a] [file location]
Alternatively if you can go back to EDL/QFIL/9008 mode, you can load through the software
Just bricked my LG v50 450pm. following the unlock guide, im a potato and missed a step in my haste. phone only boots into bootloader, no recovery, and i am not sure if adb is recognizing the phone... any magic tricks to help ?
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Just bricked my LG v50 450pm. following the unlock guide, im a potato and missed a step in my haste. phone only boots into bootloader, no recovery, and i am not sure if adb is recognizing the phone... any magic tricks to help ?
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Unfortunately, I haven't even tried. And I've given up. Going to chinese brands now. They are way easier to root and rom. Like oneplus and xiaomi. You could try the method above that a member mentioned.
geee0h said:
Just bricked my LG v50 450pm. following the unlock guide, im a potato and missed a step in my haste. phone only boots into bootloader, no recovery, and i am not sure if adb is recognizing the phone... any magic tricks to help ?
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Get KDZ Tools
unzip the kdz
look for abl_a.img abl_b.img laf_a.img laf_b.img xbl_a.img xbl_b.img xbl_config_a.img xbl_config_b.img
flash it on fastboot. If you have follow the guide to unlock, you should have backed up all these files.
hope this helps.
I just wanna learn how to begin the rooting don't know what driver how to get a sdk what app nothing?
I'm looking at the A13 as well since the GS5 is now blocked by AT&T.
I just spoke to Samsung, and they told me the A13 G5 unlocked version purchased directly from them comes with an unlocked bootloader.
I think I just wet myself.
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I just spoke to Samsung, and they told me the A13 G5 unlocked version purchased directly from them comes with an unlocked bootloader.
I think I just wet myself.
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What about flashable firmware?
Rularick5 said:
What about flashable firmware?
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I don't think there's any yet, it's only been on the market for a few months. Aside from it's size it's pretty nice, I've had it 2 weeks and love the battery life.
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I just spoke to Samsung, and they told me the A13 G5 unlocked version purchased directly from them comes with an unlocked bootloader.
I think I just wet myself.
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This one dosnt
Samfirm should have the version of android you need for you're phone you need the Samsung flash tool su+twrp+magisk is optional good luck! Ps.always back up everything
I will be working on mine purchased from Metro PCS. Its OEM bootloader is locked at the moment. I will be using Magisk and flashing a TWRP. Utilizing an ADB wireless USB connection from PC. I will keep you posted if someone else doesnt beat me too it. Either way this thread is going so im sure together we can knock this out. Im going to do my LG Stylo 4 firsy. Its OEM came unlocked from Metro PCS...so i scored. Just havent had time. I just did my ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 from Metro PCS...it also was unlocked OEM. They will all need a PC usb connection and Magisck. You can find them in threads here. Good luck. Will post again when i get time. Hope this helps a little. Here you might not get an answer you want...but if you dig youll find what youre looking for...just got learn by doing...like they said...always backup... everything...first...dont forget to remove sd before you factory reset or you will wipe it. And your phone. If youre not sure...dont change things you dont know...you will brick your phone. Follow directions you find in threads...and you will be fine. I learned how to be a great chef from other chefs who told me the ingredients but never amounts of ingredients. Thats how you become a great chef and also become great developer...good luck guys. Im learning too. Share what you learn. FYI...the one click....dont bother...IJS...PC you will need for this....
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I will be working on mine purchased from Metro PCS. Its OEM bootloader is locked at the moment. I will be using Magisk and flashing a TWRP.
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How do you plan on flashing those if the bootloader is locked.....?
Sorry to break it to you, but it's a Samsung thing. It doesn't matter if it's a device from a carrier or carrier-free directly from Samsung, if you buy a U.S. Samsung phone you will not unlock bootloader freely.
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Sorry to break it to you, but it's a Samsung thing. It doesn't matter if it's a device from a carrier or carrier-free directly from Samsung, if you buy a U.S. Samsung phone you will not unlock bootloader freely.
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Correct
first you need oem unlock on that takes pluging in phone holding volume+/- (both) and power till it shutdown and restarts with the unlock option in recovery
Just bought this but the 5G version
Hi, I just rooted my Samsung Galaxy A13. Here's a quick tutorial of what worked for me:
Prerequisites:
Install Heimdall onto your computer. I used Manjaro Linux as my OS, and haven't tested anything else. Install any drivers if necessary.
Install Magisk onto your phone. I recommend using the F-Droid store/app, or Magisk's GitHub page.
Steps
Install any updates for your phone.
Unlock Bootloader
First of all you need to unlock the bootloader:
Enable Developer Mode by navigating: Settings > About Phone > Software information.
Tap Build number about 7 or 8 times until it says You're now a developer.
Allowing the bootloader to be unlocked:
Settings > Developer Options > Enable OEM unlocking.
Allow it to be enabled if prompted.
Turn off your device.
Turn on Download Mode by holding down Volume Up and Volume Down.
When you see a blue screen, hold Volume Up until it shows Unlock Bootloader screen.
Press Volume Up to confirm.
Flashing firmware
https://samfw.com/ is a good resource for downloading firmware. Be careful that you're downloading the correct firmware though. You can find information by navigating on your phone:
Settings > About Phone, and Settings > About Phone > Software information. If you call *#1234# it will show you the current firmware.
Extract the archive.
Extract the file staring with AP.
Extract the file boot.img.IZ4.
Move boot.img onto your phone.
Open Magisk. Click install. Locate and patch the file. Move the file back onto your computers.
Extract the file starting with CSC. Locate the pit file.
Open Heimdall.
Choose the pit file and the patched boot image.
Put your phone in Download Mode and connect via USB.
Flash your phone.
If it worked successfully, your phone will reboot. It will probably throw an error before starting. Choose to do a factory reset. This will delete all the user data, but the patched boot file will stay in place.
Download Magisk again. Follow the prompts.
To test if you have super user access, install Termux from the F-Droid store. type su into the terminal. You will get a pop up asking if you want to give super user permissions.
Congratulations! You're now the UNIX sysadmin of your own phone!
hello Everyone, a friend of mine from America bought an A13 5G, now we are in Europe and the phone is blocked.
exactly inserting a European sim says:
Phone locked. Please contact our customer service center to unlock your phone.
i tried to unlocked bootloader, but unfortunately i don't have OEM unlock present, no way i get it out!
there is a complicated procedure with Flashing a Combination Firmware, but it looks difficult!!! I haven't done it yet.
but would it be possible to only unlock the phone to use European sims?
many thanks
K
krellz said:
hello Everyone, a friend of mine from America bought an A13 5G, now we are in Europe and the phone is blocked.
exactly inserting a European sim says:
Phone locked. Please contact our customer service center to unlock your phone.
i tried to unlocked bootloader, but unfortunately i don't have OEM unlock present, no way i get it out!
there is a complicated procedure with Flashing a Combination Firmware, but it looks difficult!!! I haven't done it yet.
but would it be possible to only unlock the phone to use European sims?
many thanks
K
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Unlocking the bootloader would not do anything for you in regards to network unlocking. Those are 2 totally separate and distinct procedures.
What's the Baseband Version on the device? You can find that under Settings-->About-->Software Information (and don't do any software updates to the device if it prompts you to)
Hello, the first thing would be to unlock the bootloader which is very easy in Samsung terminals, In all Samsung is the same, you can see the following video that I recommend. No PC needed, The video is in Spanish but it is only to follow the same steps:
The second thing would be to get root, the easiest would be with Magisk, I recommend you watch this video since it is not necessary to format the cell phone, the video is also in Spanish, but you still follow the same steps. In this case, a PC is necessary:
Soon I will make a post myself, teaching you how to root without losing data, the same way as in the video, in case you didn't understand the video.
There is no boot.img.IZ4 im my ap file
ok i found the boot.img I extracted the ap file with winrar before. some how it does not see the .img files but untarring on linux worked. i managed to re flash the ap fille with odin and i saw lot of .img files being flashed and the extracted foldersize by winrar was way smaler than the archive. so that made me look at the ap file and i got the boot.img patched by magisk and made an lz4 file out of it how do i get that boot.img.lz4 back in the archive?
also whats wrong with fast boot?
"fastboot devices" lists my device when its connected but like many here post it does not work with other commands it failes like thIs :
fastboot flash bootloader b.img
Sending 'bootloader' (32768 KB) FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Tried other examples too but nothing works tried the fastboot included in android studio and one of the minimal adb/fastboot. the boot loader is unlocked (Not using fastboot) and odin works fine. my phone is in the "entertering fastboor mode" state .its a samsung galaxy a13 g5 and i flashed this firmware using odin
AP_A136BXXS2BWA1_A136BXXS2BWA1_MQB61124574_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS13 now its stock again with no accounts.
fastboot reboot does work so some is right.
fastboot reboot
Rebooting OKAY [ 0.001s]
Finished. Total time: 0.005s
i hope some one can point me in the right direction.
thx
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i hope some one can point me in the right direction.
thx
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Fastboot isn't functional on Samsung devices. Samsung replaces it with Download mode. Therefore, all flashing is done via Download mode using Odin, not via fastboot mode using command terminal