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OUT OF DATE USE THE ONE CLICK 1.85 ROOT TOOL IN THE FORUMS
As the ROM chefs go to work, we want to be sure that we are ready to flash the ROMs when they come to be available! This guide will help you set up your phone so that you can flash custom ROMs.
After this process you will have a phone on the latest firmware (1.85 at the moment) with bootloader unlock, rooted, and busybox installed.
This guide assumes you are on a root friendly firmware (as of now, it is firmwares 1.82.502.3 and below).
This is really going to be done in a four step process. First we need to root the device in order to access the place where the CID is stored so that we can change it and get unlocked. After changing the CID, we can unlock via htcdev.com. Then we can go on to installing a custom recovery and finally rooting!
From there I will give you some tips on installing ROMs.
NOTE: THIS PROCESS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IT MAY BE A BIT CONFUSING. READ OVER THE STEPS BEFORE STARTING. IF YOU DO NOT THINK YOU WANT TO RISK YOUR DEVICE BECOMING A BRICK THEN DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS. THIS VERY EASILY COULD RUIN YOUR DEVICE.
BACKUP EVERYTHING BEFORE STARTING AS EVERYTHING ON YOUR DEVICE WILL PROBABLY BE WIPED.
I, XDA, AND THE ORIGINAL TOOL CREATORS DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE. IT IS SOLELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE.
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Your warranty will be void if you unlock the bootloader. If you just root though then you can return to 100% stock by running the RUU.
This guide is for Windows only at the moment though I will try to post Mac and Linux guides at some point.
ORIGINAL TOOL THREADS:
One Click Root for 1.82 and below: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644167
Spoof CID Script: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284
I will try to keep this as up to date as possible! Taking a visit to the index of the development forums (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237) is also a good idea!
Last Updated: 5/28/12
0. Getting the prerequisites:
Download the package at the bottom of the first post to get started.
Extract the package somewhere you will remember (like on your desktop).
Connect your device via USB and make sure you have USB Debugging enabled under settings.
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1. Root your device
1. Open the folder you downloaded and navigate to the "root" directory.
2. Double click on the root-windows.bat file
3. Let the root run and do not touch your device. It will reboot several times- do not touch it or you may brick your device. Just let it do its thing and eventually after around 3 minutes you will have a rooted device in your hand.
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2. Get the unlock token
In order to unlock the bootloader we will need to change a value called the CID. This will allow the htcdev.com site to unlock our phones.
1. Go to the downloaded folder and go to the "change_cid" folder.
2. Click on the "Spoof-CID.bat" file. Follow the instructions. Your CID will change from CWS__001 (stock AT&T CID) to 11111111 (called "SuperCID," will allow you to flash anything)
3. Log in to htcdev and go here: http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions (NOTE: This skips the agreements you need to click through as some of the buttons on their website are wonky. Doing this assumes you agree to their policies that are listed there)
4. Follow the instructions very carefully (they are written very well) untill the point where you get the file "Unlock_code.bin" via email. Stop there.
5. You should now have the file for bootloader unlock. MAKE SURE TO SAVE THAT FILE "Unlock_code.bin" TO THE "generic" FOLDER IN THE PACKAGE YOU DOWNLOADED! YOU WILL NEED IT LATER.
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3. Run the RUU to update to latest firmware
1. Download the latest RUU from the xda forums (should be an .exe file)
Currently it is version 1.85.502.3 and you can download it here:
http://briefmobile.com/download-htc-one-x-att-1-85-update
2. Follow its instructions very carefully. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. BE PATIENT. IF YOU UNPLUG YOUR PHONE HERE YOU WILL GET A BRICK.
3. Let your phone reboot and go through initial setup again
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4. Unlock your bootloader using Unlock Token
1. Navigate to the "generic" folder in cmd (you should have added the Unlock_code.bin file to this folder already) and plug your phone in in fastboot mode. To do this, first shut off your phone. Wait for it to turn off. Then hold the volume down button. Press the power button for 3 seconds while still holding the volume down key. Let go of the power button but keep holding the volume down button untill you see a white screen with a bunch of small text on it. Use the volume up and down keys and the power button to select the FASTBOOT option. Plug your phone into your computer. Then wait for the FASTBOOT text to turn into FASTBOOT USB.
2. Type the following into cmd on your computer:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
NOTE: This step might take quite a few tries. For some it works on the first time. For others, it may take around 20 times. Just keep typing in the command until you get a sucessful flash. We aren't sure why it does this at the moment but just keep trying and don't give up.
3. Use the volume keys to say that you do want to unlock your bootloader and wait for reboot
4. Bootloader should be unlocked! Congrats, most of the grunt work is done! Go to Settings - Developer Options - Enable USB Debugging. This will allow us to continue
5. Re-set up phone and enable USB debugging again
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5. Install a custom recovery so that we can gain root access
1. Currently there are two recovery options: ClockWorkMod Touch and TWRP (TeamWinRecoveryProject). Both are pretty much the same as they both use touch input but TWRP does have some other nice features like a built in file browser and more. It is also more touch optimized. ClockWorkMod is more "old school" and I personally feel more comfortable using it, but using TWRP is fine as well. It doesn't really matter which recovery your choose, both are good choices. Download whichever one you want below:
CWM Touch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677304
TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677447
2. Drag the .img recovery file you just downloaded into the "generic" folder
3. Connect your phone via fastboot
4. Type the following:
fastboot flash recovery <insert name of recovery .img file here>
Replace the stuff between the <> with the name of the file you just downloaded
5. Wait for your device to reboot. Then type into cmd which is cd'ed to the "generic" folder:
adb reboot recovery
6. Make sure your recovery works as soon as it is done loading and then press "reboot system"
7. Follow its instructions
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6. Root your system
1. Connect your phone as a "Disk Drive" and drag the "root.zip" file in the "root" folder to your phone's memory
2. Reboot into recovery with the adb command (adb reboot recovery)
3. Go to install zip from sdcard and navigate to the zip file you downloaded. Say "yes" and watch it flash
4. Reboot system now
5. Go to the play store and download any app that has "Busybox installer" in its name (the one by JRummy16 works good I believe)
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If all goes well, you should be sitting at an AT&T HTC One X which is on the latest RUU leaked firmware (1.85.502.3 at this moment), rooted, busyboxed, and unlocked.
Congrats!
If you want to flash any ROMs, download the .zip file of the ROM, place it on your phones memory, and then install the zip like you did to the root.zip file.
Enjoy your AT&T HTC One X!
CREDITS:
kennethpenn: For initial root, getting all the RUUs from the "source" and for giving the HTC One X's situation prime press appearance on his website, BriefMobile.com
grankin01: For finding out how to edit the CID originally
designgears: For creating the One Click Super CID tool for bootloader unlock
paulobrien: For porting CWM Touch to our device
sk08: For leading the way in terms of MODs and organizing an S-OFF thread to get this thing fully ours
JSLEnterprises: For initially being there to help organize a bootloader unlock
Team Nocturnal: For their awesome ROM
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If you want to thank or donate to someone, please do not do so to me. The people above are the ones that deserve the thanks and the donations to encourage them to keep doing the fantastic work they have been doing! I'm just a high school student
Some common terminology:
Deoxdexed: OEMs package their apps with .odex files because they are more optimized for your device. However, this makes the file uneditable by developers and things like mods cannot be used with odexed ROMs. A ROM with "deodexed" as a feature means it is easier to use mods with that ROM
Busybox: A collection of linux tools that are helpful for flashing ROMs and doing other basic Android tasks
RUU: ROM Update Utility, made by HTC, completely reflashes device firmware, useful if you get bricks. Only for Windows.
Root: Allows you to edit system level files
S-OFF: (currently unattainable) Security-OFF, it is a "feature" in HTC phones that allows us to modify almost any part of your system.
Unlocked Bootloader: Allows us to flash custom images to the device.
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As I understand and appreciate the work put in this thread, do we need another how to? Using the index sticky alone anyone should be able to root/unlock/flash their device. There's already scripts for everything and virtually no ADB required for nubs.
I would assume with the other info already in this section if someone can't figure out how to flash their phone, then they don't need to flash at all.
HydroSkillet said:
As I understand and appreciate the work put in this thread, do we need another how to? Using the index sticky alone anyone should be able to root/unlock/flash their device. There's already scripts for everything and virtually no ADB required for nubs.
I would assume with the other info already in this section if someone can't figure out how to flash their phone, then they don't need to flash at all.
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Wasnt sure, there are still a few people asking how to do it since it is a bit complicated with the 1.85 update breaking root so I just compiled everything into a master one.
And yeah, I use a lot of the scripts in the package I put for download.
Anyway, mods do what you think with this thread! And this might be in the wrong section, wasnt sure if it goes in general or development.
Please keep this up. As it is the most aggregated list of instructions, I'm sure it will help many who have just gotten their phone. Great work by the way.
HydroSkillet said:
As I understand and appreciate the work put in this thread, do we need another how to? Using the index sticky alone anyone should be able to root/unlock/flash their device. There's already scripts for everything and virtually no ADB required for nubs.
I would assume with the other info already in this section if someone can't figure out how to flash their phone, then they don't need to flash at all.
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As I agree with you, a "one stop shop" that can be pointed out to for the noobs who got their mommy's to buy them their cool phone should at least keep the redundant questions to a minimum.
you cant ruu WITH a UNLOCKED bootloader these directions are wrong there would need to be a relock step added in.
ALSO THE CWM STEP NEED A ROOT FOR IT TO WORK LOOK AT THE PAGES
READ UP ON THE STUFF BEFORE YOU MAKE A GUIDE BECAUSE THIS IS WRONG
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you cant ruu WITH a UNLOCKED bootloader these directions are wrong there would need to be a relock step added in.
ALSO THE CWM STEP NEED A ROOT FOR IT TO WORK LOOK AT THE PAGES
READ UP ON THE STUFF BEFORE YOU MAKE A GUIDE BECAUSE THIS IS WRONG
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Locked boot loader yes.
Root for cwm no.
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squishy5 said:
you cant ruu WITH a UNLOCKED bootloader these directions are wrong there would need to be a relock step added in.
ALSO THE CWM STEP NEED A ROOT FOR IT TO WORK LOOK AT THE PAGES
READ UP ON THE STUFF BEFORE YOU MAKE A GUIDE BECAUSE THIS IS WRONG
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Why don't you read before you comment on things like this?
I never "Unlock the bootloader"
I simply get the Unlock token from HTC.
So stop acting like you know everything, because you dont
Don't ever use caps with me and expect me to come back with a nice response. I put this out for the community, not for some kid who thinks he knows it all to come back and say that I did it wrong when he didn't even read the post properly.
And you don't need root to install CWM, just an unlocked bootloader.
Stop calling my stuff wrong if you yourself don't even know what is right
rohan32 said:
Why don't you read before you comment on things like this?
I never "Unlock the bootloader"
I simply get the Unlock token from HTC.
So stop acting like you know everything, because you dont
Don't ever use caps with me and expect me to come back with a nice response. I put this out for the community, not for some kid who thinks he knows it all to come back and say that I did it wrong when he didn't even read the post properly.
And you don't need root to install CWM, just an unlocked bootloader.
Stop calling my stuff wrong if you yourself don't even know what is right
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He put his foot in his mouth, apology should be coming oh and Good job man, Good job. Thanks for the work, this should be a sticky.
This is a great write up and would have been extremely helpful last night. I will admit I have done a lot of reading before I unlocked the bootloader and updated to 1.85, but it was still very confusing at some points. The htcdev site actually gave me the most trouble because I didn't realize most of the steps were completed and I could skip all the way to entering the token and the site was simply used for entering the token and getting the unlock file.
And yes, I almost said the same thing about the relock step. I had to read it twice to realize you didn't unlock yet. That's another thing that confused me last night was unlocking/relocking immediately.
I think this should be a sticky and all the other tutorials and such should be deleted. This is a perfect summary IMO and will use it when I unlock my friends one x
Sent from my HTC One X
My problem with this is that you packaged it all up while the individual threads for each thing are updating and you are severing up potentially outdated scripts.
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My problem with this is that you packaged it all up while the individual threads for each thing are updating and you are severing up potentially outdated scripts.
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I agree. While it is nice to have a all-in-one, you should be linking to the threads since they are updating them on a daily basis instead of linking to their scripts. Ive already had to change JeepFreaks script this morning as he updated it. It would make your world a lot easier if you did it that way, and also not risk giving some new user outdated scripts.
I think this should go in the General section as the first few pages should redirect to the original threads anyway.
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I agree. While it is nice to have a all-in-one, you should be linking to the threads since they are updating them on a daily basis instead of linking to their scripts. Ive already had to change JeepFreaks script this morning as he updated it. It would make your world a lot easier if you did it that way, and also not risk giving some new user outdated scripts.
I think this should go in the General section as the first few pages should redirect to the original threads anyway.
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Sure thing, I will add to the original post for the links.
Also I will try to keep this updated, but yeah I might not catch all the updates
Thank you so much Rohan! Really appreciate it! Took me about 4 hours to get this done but it was worth it. Now to install cleanrom. Thanks again. This is my first time doing something like this.
Duse ijuat saw this and I'm going to do this and flash clean from when I get home and I read through this I honestly love you for doing this it helps more than you think thanks a lot
Deffinitlet should be stickied
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These are the best instructions! Wish i had them when all this shenanigans started. Thx
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Please keep this up. As it is the most aggregated list of instructions, I'm sure it will help many who have just gotten their phone. Great work by the way.
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I agree. This guide is very helpful for me. I consider myself to be fairly computer literate and have flashed ROMs on previous phones, but I am a complete n00b to android and linux. Looking around some of the other threads -- it appears to me that there are many people who could have much confusion resolved by reading this. Thanks for the thread.
-- Jon
Not quite sure what's going on with my update...
I'm using the exe that updates the RUU and it gets stuck on the "sending to phone" step. Reboots the bootloader once, gets stuck again (as far as I can tell , nothing is ever sent) and then gives me an error telling me "The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android Phone. Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again"
i've got the correct drivers installed (was having some trouble related to that a couple days ago but have since figured it all out ) would it be better to just do the update manually? (On my evo you just change the update file to Update.zip and it automatically installs it for you when you boot into bootloader)
maybe I'll have to look into it further, but just curious if anyone's run into this issue or figured out how to get past it as of yet...
Edit: Just an update- I'm betting its because I forgot to relock my bootloader before updating. So anyone who's already completed SOME of the steps in the second post here, make sure you relock your bootloader if you haven't already done so.
Edit1.5: This assumption was correct and the bootloader is now unlocked.
Edit 2- Almost done here... Busybox wont install. Tried two different apps, neither one worked. No indication as to why (got very vague error messages to the effect of "busybox was not installed")
Edit 3- FIXED- Ok, figured it out. As far as I can tell, the process should be Root first, THEN install busybox. It doesn't work without root privelages (at least that was my experience here)
Before anyone tells me to use the search, I already did. There is no forum for my phone specifically, and what few posts I have found that even remotely relate to my issue have been dead for over 3 months and I was not sure how you felt about resurrecting them.
Phone info: LG Venice (LG-LG730), Carrier: Boost Mobile, OS: Android 4.0.4
What I have done so far: I was on another help site(so far not so helpful) and several people have reported success in rooting their Venice following THIS tutorial. I have had no luck following said tutorial. Every time I get to the part where it shows the "restore, yes or no" part (can be found at 13:50 in the video tutorial), and when I click yes to restore, the phone says "starting restore.... restore finished" or something similar, but never actually reboots, and nothing shows up in the CMD window. Now I know that I have never set any encryption passwords, and I verified that these options were turned off in the phone settings.
I have also tried Super One Click, for what its worth, and keep getting stuck on "step 7: waiting for device"
If anyone has any information on how I can easily root this phone, I would be most appreciative. I say "easy" way because I AM totally new to rooting and I don't want mess something up. I apologize ahead of time if I posted this in the wrong area.
Thank you in advance.
L3
L3thal1ty said:
Before anyone tells me to use the search, I already did. There is no forum for my phone specifically, and what few posts I have found that even remotely relate to my issue have been dead for over 3 months and I was not sure how you felt about resurrecting them.
Phone info: LG Venice (LG-LG730), Carrier: Boost Mobile, OS: Android 4.0.4
What I have done so far: I was on another help site(so far not so helpful) and several people have reported success in rooting their Venice following THIS tutorial. I have had no luck following said tutorial. Every time I get to the part where it shows the "restore, yes or no" part (can be found at 13:50 in the video tutorial), and when I click yes to restore, the phone says "starting restore.... restore finished" or something similar, but never actually reboots, and nothing shows up in the CMD window. Now I know that I have never set any encryption passwords, and I verified that these options were turned off in the phone settings.
I have also tried Super One Click, for what its worth, and keep getting stuck on "step 7: waiting for device"
If anyone has any information on how I can easily root this phone, I would be most appreciative. I say "easy" way because I AM totally new to rooting and I don't want mess something up. I apologize ahead of time if I posted this in the wrong area.
Thank you in advance.
L3
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FWIW I just rooted both my and my wife's LG Venice phones.
I used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 and then method 3 instead of 1 which has worked for others.
android 4.0.4
kernel 3.0.8
build IMM76L
software LG730ZV5
I did try method 1 first and it may be that the two need to be stacked for all I know at present, I will be resetting one phone to factory and trying fresh with method 3 as soon as her 8g SD is ready to go.
I've tried using different versions of Bin4ry's root and none of them work. Im running 4.0.4
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Leviathan9569 said:
I've tried using different versions of Bin4ry's root and none of them work. Im running 4.0.4
Sent from my LG-LG730 using xda app-developers app
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On a friends phone, also a Venice (boostmobile) we had some insanity as described below.
The final root check stalled, and we finally stopped the script that was waiting for something for most of a day.
A quick check from the ADB said we had root, and I could get the # prompt and do what I wanted, see the supersu and busybox from the rooting, etc..
Two reboots later, after adding titanium backup, supersu, and stericson-busybox from the play store (or what ever the name is today) everything went swimmingly, and even the problems I had noticed with some audio and video codecs not working had resolved themselves.
I am not sure what version of the rooter from bin4ry we used on mine and my wife's, but on our friend's we used the newest at the time he downloaded which was v25
Alright, i'll try it out. Thank you
You wouldn't by chance have the file on hand would you? I can't seem to find v25
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Root Issues Lg 730
:cyclops: Hi XDA... I have an issue also with the Lg730 Venice or (Sol) I have a repeat client that is always coming up with new phones, and keeps me busy rooting, custom flashing, (in general Modding) all his little toys.. I rooted his Lg 730 last yr with adb (Ubuntu12.04) by using the usual push/mount/chmod/install.. This system has worked for me many times, including but not limited to Clone S3's , Clones S2(Chinese) Droids of all flavors, yet with this New OTA 4.1.2 my client lost the previoius Root (I did not flash CustomRom at that time) . I have SERIOUSLY ,tried every method that I know of. Binary's(thanks Binary) which i have used a few times(Donator here) does not seem to work this time. GingerBreak/Psneuter/Fastboot/Rageagainsthecage/Odin/Heimdall (yes i even tried Samsung designs) Nothing works on this new OTA for me. Upgraded to RaringRingtail thinking i was out of date , to my dismay Nothing... I cannot get Root. Fastboot does not pickup device(all drivers in place(Ubuntu/Windows) My biggest challenge ever. I BOUGHT this phone (not because i like it) but for personal reasons. There is limited support for this device. I would like those who read this forum to know, that I AM going to dedicate my spare TIME on the Lg730 Venice from this day on. I have reset BoostMobile Factory settings , taken the stock boot.img , pulled the system, , rooted it, busybox'd it, with run support, zipaligned, added a couple of my favorite apk's,changed the bootanimation, zipped it,(7zip)... Essentially STOCK, with ROOT... I cannot run this on my Device(NO ROOT) but if any1 is interested its ready for flashing... I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOU DEVICE... I will speak to a Moderator before i post link so as to get XDA Forum rules advice first. I take no credit , and i give it all (J.Rummy) (Chainfire)(XDA Developers)(Dsixda)(Koushik Dutta)(Exploid-Crew)for without them many things could not be possible....
Leviathan9569 said:
Alright, i'll try it out. Thank you
You wouldn't by chance have the file on hand would you? I can't seem to find v25
Sent from my LG-LG730 using xda app-developers app
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I do not have it on hand, and we both semi-accidentally OTA upgraded to jellybean when the prompts got too annoying and lost root all together.
IF you manage to achieve root, best to use OTA rootkeeper BEFORE you upgrade, looks like now I have to use kdz tools and downgrade to v5, root, rootkeeper, and hope I can keep root :/
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:cyclops: Hi XDA... [deletia] I have reset BoostMobile Factory settings , taken the stock boot.img , pulled the system, , rooted it, busybox'd it, with run support, zipaligned, added a couple of my favorite apk's,changed the bootanimation, zipped it,(7zip)... Essentially STOCK, with ROOT... I cannot run this on my Device(NO ROOT) but if any1 is interested its ready for flashing... I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOU DEVICE... I will speak to a Moderator before i post link so as to get XDA Forum rules advice first. I take no credit , and i give it all (J.Rummy) (Chainfire)(XDA Developers)(Dsixda)(Koushik Dutta)(Exploid-Crew)for without them many things could not be possible....
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I would be interested in your theory cyclops. Possibly even in using yours over mine.
I am currently playing with doing much the same thing on a .cab formatted ROM then using the KDZ tool to push the modified v8 ROM (Jelly Bean 4.1.2) and pray I am good as I was when I was a kid
LG730 Venice
Unfortunately i have been unsucessful in Rooting this LG. Very frustrating.. I hope you achieve your goal. Best wishes.... I have also provided an email i can be contacted at directly [email protected] If this helps, and if you are able to sideload, or able to flash its ready to go.
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Sucessfully rooted LG Venice 730 today ...... Whoo Hooo......... Flash regess from JB ZV8 to ZV5 or 6 with KDZ tools........ Rooted with Binary's new v31 and ran #1.... Remember to put Binary's root method on Root of C: drive. open command prompt c:.\RunMe and follow instructions....... Unfortunately I am unable to flash roms or mods due to ootloader Lock??????????
Its a pity .... 1 downfall after another......... Cant get past it .... Bootstrap or Safestrap maybe ??????/Any suggestions ?????
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L3thal1ty said:
Before anyone tells me to use the search, I already did. There is no forum for my phone specifically, and what few posts I have found that even remotely relate to my issue have been dead for over 3 months and I was not sure how you felt about resurrecting them.
Phone info: LG Venice (LG-LG730), Carrier: Boost Mobile, OS: Android 4.0.4
What I have done so far: I was on another help site(so far not so helpful) and several people have reported success in rooting their Venice following THIS tutorial. I have had no luck following said tutorial. Every time I get to the part where it shows the "restore, yes or no" part (can be found at 13:50 in the video tutorial), and when I click yes to restore, the phone says "starting restore.... restore finished" or something similar, but never actually reboots, and nothing shows up in the CMD window. Now I know that I have never set any encryption passwords, and I verified that these options were turned off in the phone settings.
I have also tried Super One Click, for what its worth, and keep getting stuck on "step 7: waiting for device"
If anyone has any information on how I can easily root this phone, I would be most appreciative. I say "easy" way because I AM totally new to rooting and I don't want mess something up. I apologize ahead of time if I posted this in the wrong area.
Thank you in advance.
L3
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I have tried to use this page/post to root my LG 730 Venice (Android 4.1.2 Software LG 730ZV8). I have downloaded & installed everything but keep getting ERROR messages at the end. Does anyone have detailed instructions on how to install/use bin4ry v31.zip ??
I am almost sure that it would eliminate these errors. I have been using Linux now for over 10 years and this process should be child's play.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Not much info to go on Mike , but here goes, first but not least...... LG730ZV8 package is not rootable.... You need to first downgrade from the LG730ZV8 to LG730ZV5 using LG Tool 500 method... (.cab format from here--> ) http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WDLSW/LG730/ABMUSV/LG730ZV5_01/LG730ZV5_01.S5_00.P61009.cab ... Follow instructions to the letter, and do not miss any steps....... I think its an easier way using the tools but if your a DIY kinda guy , the KDZ method is a little more complex , but rewarding in the end , more so than The 500 Tool simply said , because if your a little like me, i flash many different OS's for the fun of it, and the KDZ method will truely always work when the Tool wont..... Now the KDZ method you can find Here --------------->----------->---------------------->-----------------------------------------------------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287236.... If you have any problems or questions give4 a shout and i will try to guide you through it ...... Good luck Mike
Ps...... The trick to getting Binary's Root method to work is to put it on Root (c:\Binary.... etc...etc ) go to file press shift and right click to open cmd prompt... Type c:\RunMe ... Choose method #1 restore twice ,reboot 3x and Rooted..
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X-Modder-X-Root-Seattle said:
Not much info to go on Mike , but here goes, first but not least...... LG730ZV8 package is not rootable.... You need to first downgrade from the LG730ZV8 to LG730ZV5 using LG Tool 500 method... (.cab format from here--> ) http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WDLSW/LG730/ABMUSV/LG730ZV5_01/LG730ZV5_01.S5_00.P61009.cab ... Follow instructions to the letter, and do not miss any steps....... I think its an easier way using the tools but if your a DIY kinda guy , the KDZ method is a little more complex , but rewarding in the end , more so than The 500 Tool simply said , because if your a little like me, i flash many different OS's for the fun of it, and the KDZ method will truely always work when the Tool wont..... Now the KDZ method you can find Here --------------->----------->---------------------->-----------------------------------------------------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287236.... If you have any problems or questions give4 a shout and i will try to guide you through it ...... Good luck Mike
Ps...... The trick to getting Binary's Root method to work is to put it on Root (c:\Binary.... etc...etc ) go to file press shift and right click to open cmd prompt... Type c:\RunMe ... Choose method #1 restore twice ,reboot 3x and Rooted..
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X-Modder-X-Root-Seattle said:
Not much info to go on Mike , but here goes, first but not least...... LG730ZV8 package is not rootable.... You need to first downgrade from the LG730ZV8 to LG730ZV5 using LG Tool 500 method... (.cab format from here--> ) http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WDLSW/LG730/ABMUSV/LG730ZV5_01/LG730ZV5_01.S5_00.P61009.cab ... Follow instructions to the letter, and do not miss any steps....... I think its an easier way using the tools but if your a DIY kinda guy , the KDZ method is a little more complex , but rewarding in the end , more so than The 500 Tool simply said , because if your a little like me, i flash many different OS's for the fun of it, and the KDZ method will truely always work when the Tool wont..... Now the KDZ method you can find Here --------------->----------->---------------------->-----------------------------------------------------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287236.... If you have any problems or questions give4 a shout and i will try to guide you through it ...... Good luck Mike
Ps...... The trick to getting Binary's Root method to work is to put it on Root (c:\Binary.... etc...etc ) go to file press shift and right click to open cmd prompt... Type c:\RunMe ... Choose method #1 restore twice ,reboot 3x and Rooted..
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I went into the folder that I extracted the bin4ry file download to and found two other folders:stuff and z_rootkit.. Inside the "stuff" folder I found abd.exe & dlls, busybox, fastboot, glass, install recovery, root me.tar (Linux), rootkittablet.tar.gz Linux), su and superuser.apk.. Now some of the ERROR messages had references to ABD and missing .dlls which were apparently not installed. This where I believe this prog hung up but I have no idea why.
The other folder "z_rootkit" had getroot scripts (.sh) and usbux.ab. I am guessing but I am assuming these might be needed too.
When I extracted to folder bin4ry, there were no other instructions to install from these folders.
This why I was asking for an install instruction file to get all this done.
Hope this helps in the solution !!
Hi Mike ...:cyclops: This will help you out..... You have the right package I believe.. Not sure why its giving you the dll errors... that could possibly be SDK or ADB not installed correctly via path to directory... Check it. Possibly deprecated download file. Too many too list in Windows... Gotta love Ubuntu........ Try downloading Binary's Root by Restore again... open downloads , -> drag n drop file to local c (root) set permissions-> Unzip it . open File . press shift on keyboard while also right clicking pointer, and it will bring up command prompt . Type ( .\RunMe ) in prompt...... When it opens select # (1) follow prompts to Backup---> Restore---> ADB will reboot ---once----twice and android will upgrade ... Let it finish. (3) Third reboot pull plug ---> grant permissions to Superuser or SuperSU on popup... Rooted.... I am assuming you downgraded to LG730ZV5 or LG730ZV6 already....... if there are any problems , or if you have questions let me know......
What to download ??
mikeyatl10 said:
I went into the folder that I extracted the bin4ry file download to and found two other folders:stuff and z_rootkit.. Inside the "stuff" folder I found abd.exe & dlls, busybox, fastboot, glass, install recovery, root me.tar (Linux), rootkittablet.tar.gz Linux), su and superuser.apk.. Now some of the ERROR messages had references to ABD and missing .dlls which were apparently not installed. This where I believe this prog hung up but I have no idea why.
The other folder "z_rootkit" had getroot scripts (.sh) and usbux.ab. I am guessing but I am assuming these might be needed too.
When I extracted to folder bin4ry, there were no other instructions to install from these folders.
This why I was asking for an install instruction file to get all this done.
Hope this helps in the solution !!
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Just got everything cleaned up and am now ready to do this thing. Went to KDZ but don't know which prog to download plus I don't have B2C on my LG730.
Please let me know where I might find everything I will need to get it done.
Thanks
Progress Rooting LGE 730
I wish someone would teach all the Windows people that they are dealing with a MF trash bin OS. I have been fighting Win Updates. getting MS Active Sync installed etc. I have never in my life seen such idioatic crap in my life, There HAS TO BE AN EASIER way to root an LGE 730 (Venice) phone. If someone has such info please let me know because using the KDZ method is maniacal at best, I am ready to trash this piece of CR** phone. It CANNOT BE THIS TOUGH TO DO !
mikeyatl10 said:
I wish someone would teach all the Windows people that they are dealing with a MF trash bin OS. I have been fighting Win Updates. getting MS Active Sync installed etc. I have never in my life seen such idioatic crap in my life, There HAS TO BE AN EASIER way to root an LGE 730 (Venice) phone. If someone has such info please let me know because using the KDZ method is maniacal at best, I am ready to trash this piece of CR** phone. It CANNOT BE THIS TOUGH TO DO !
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:highfive: Its definately a tough model to crack for sure..... Mike check your PM........ :cyclops:
mikeyatl10 said:
I wish someone would teach all the Windows people that they are dealing with a MF trash bin OS. I have been fighting Win Updates. getting MS Active Sync installed etc. I have never in my life seen such idioatic crap in my life, There HAS TO BE AN EASIER way to root an LGE 730 (Venice) phone. If someone has such info please let me know because using the KDZ method is maniacal at best, I am ready to trash this piece of CR** phone. It CANNOT BE THIS TOUGH TO DO !
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Use the app on this thread. LGPwn.apk. Follow my instructions at the end of the thread. If it works (which i confirmed) a simple thanks button click will do.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2338816
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Crossvxm said:
Use the app on this thread. LGPwn.apk. Follow my instructions at the end of the thread. If it works (which i confirmed) a simple thanks button click will do.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2338816
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:cyclops: thanks for the link :good:
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:cyclops: thanks for the link :good:
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No problem
LGPwn.apk
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No problem
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:victory:This LGPwn.apk is the bomb...... I very much appreciate this new JB root method..... Confirmed works on LG730 Venice.....:highfive:...... Deleted root ,installed LGPwn.apk ...... ran exploit...... ROOTED .....:highfive: Awesome for job well done :victory: Yeahhh.....:cyclops:
X-Modder-X-Root-Seattle said:
:victory:This LGPwn.apk is the bomb...... I very much appreciate this new JB root method..... Confirmed works on LG730 Venice.....:highfive:...... Deleted root ,installed LGPwn.apk ...... ran exploit...... ROOTED .....:highfive: Awesome for job well done :victory: Yeahhh.....:cyclops:
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Don't forget the SuperSU app for the root binaries and superuser requests!
I'm new to the XDA Forums and even forums in general so if I speak out of place or anything like that I apologize ahead of time. So anyway, where do I start? I'll try to give you the short version. So I bought an LG Stylo 2(model: LG K540) through Cricket the day they came out. It was $170 phone. On the second day of using my new phone I got the bright idea that I'd try and root it BY MYSELF. I knew better but for some reason I had this false burst of confidence & thought I had everything under control. Well, thanks to Kingroot that burst of confidence didn't last long and there I was with a 2 day old phone BRICKED. Reason I never posted on the forums is because I've got a buddy who , in my eyes, knows everything there is to know about Android and thats who I'd normally go to when I wanted to root a phone so he's who I immediately turned to but even he couldn't figure it out. He couldn't help me unless we had the stock firmware or someone with the exact same phone and according to him we could some how use a backup of that phone to fix mine. Cricket just wanted to sell me another phone even though I was standing there with a 2 day old phone and LG just wants me to send the phone in to them, which I have no desire to do. I've searched all over the internet trying to locate the firmware because even I can fix the phone if I had that but nothing. Had hoped by now LG would have released the firmware but at this point who knows when that'll happen. I'd even pay for it at this point. Anyway, just thought I'd give the forum a shot on the off chance someone might be able to help me or point me in the right direction. Oh and if you were wondering what the phone does now, when I turn it on the LG logo appears like it should but then right as it appears you see a message in red lettering that says: BOOT VERIFICATION FAIL!!- CAUSE: MISMATCH_SIG_LEN And it just loops this over & over until you pull the battery out. Please someone help me!
send to lg said stop working no luck with tihs hard brick
Source code to rom¿?
I ran into basically the same situation as you. I'm currently downloading Android open source project on to a fresh install Ubuntu 16.04. I am currently in the middle of running sync.
I'm curious if there is anybody out there who would be willing to give a few pointers, on compiling the ROM from LG open source code. They told me I had to use it in the readme.txt.
Im a noob with fair knowledge of modding and stylo not stylo 2. There's no way to say for sure if this will work but on lg mm on h631 u need to unlock dev option in settings 1st. Make sure to check off oem unlock and usb debugging. Connect to pc and you will get a popup or 2, one will ask to allow pc to connect to phone, the second is to allow usb debugging. After you allow both, open cmd in your adb fastboot folder. Type " adb reboot bootloader." should reboot the phone to bootloader/fastboot mode. Then you type " fastboot oem unlock." you will see sending.. Once sending is done type " fastboot reboot." when the phone restart you should see bootloader unlocked on splash screen. Then i rooted with kingroot. Then use rashr to flash twrp. Then used twrp to flash supersu to get rid of kingroot.. My h631 now in business and i just started working on a port for lg ux 5.0. This is the guild i use for a better idea http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-stylo/how-to/guide-lg-g-stylo-how-to-root-t-mobile-6-t3333916. You might need lgflashtool and kdz to unbrick..
NO NEED to beg.
I don't know very much but I know $$$ talks and since no one save the few who suggested contacting lg wants to help, Ill try. At the moment I am efforting a solution via the Chinese. I expect to have a working copy in the next 48hrs. when I do, we can arrange for you to get access to the mega.nz cloud and get urs.
say a prayer......
Francis
Hello Sir, I ran into same problem trying to root. If you can, can you please send me a link so that i can use my phone again. Thank You it will be greatly appreciated
can some one help me. i cannot use adb to unbrick
Please send me the link
facorbin said:
I don't know very much but I know $$$ talks and since no one save the few who suggested contacting lg wants to help, Ill try. At the moment I am efforting a solution via the Chinese. I expect to have a working copy in the next 48hrs. when I do, we can arrange for you to get access to the mega.nz cloud and get urs.
say a prayer......
Francis
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Hi, can you please send me the link? I need it bad thx
if you cant boot into dlmode then your hard bricked, so find a way to get back to dl mode/recovery
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Hello, I have a Stylo 2 K540 from cricket, it is having issues with the Wi-Fi, it will not connect to either Wi-Fi or bluetooth, MAC address was set at 02:00:00:00:00 or something like that, I opened the phone and it has humidity sensor active, cleaned the affected area but it seems like it was useless, eventhough I was pretty sure that was not the main problem. I looked for some troubleshooting options and found non of use, firmware is sold for $30 online so it is not an option since I am not certain loading firmware will be of any help. I tried repairing MAC address via Octoplus using other addresses but was useless as well.
I have little to no experience with software on phones, but I like to read and learn. I decided to connect the phone to the computer and "Read full flash" on Octopus, I have created the Bin file, I have a perfectly working phone as well, I was wondering if there is any way to get the KDZ file from the Bin file doing some sort of conversion, or if I could do some sort of fix or workaround with this bin file, I can share it if anybody needs it or if it can be of any use to get the firmware
estebangtz said:
Hello, I have a Stylo 2 K540 from cricket, it is having issues with the Wi-Fi, it will not connect to either Wi-Fi or bluetooth, MAC address was set at 02:00:00:00:00 or something like that, I opened the phone and it has humidity sensor active, cleaned the affected area but it seems like it was useless, eventhough I was pretty sure that was not the main problem. I looked for some troubleshooting options and found non of use, firmware is sold for $30 online so it is not an option since I am not certain loading firmware will be of any help. I tried repairing MAC address via Octoplus using other addresses but was useless as well.
I have little to no experience with software on phones, but I like to read and learn. I decided to connect the phone to the computer and "Read full flash" on Octopus, I have created the Bin file, I have a perfectly working phone as well, I was wondering if there is any way to get the KDZ file from the Bin file doing some sort of conversion, or if I could do some sort of fix or workaround with this bin file, I can share it if anybody needs it or if it can be of any use to get the firmware
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cna you possible sned me it I might be able too
no longer have the bin file
HERPDERP202 said:
cna you possible sned me it I might be able too
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I am sad to say my computer stopped working and just got it back today, all my information was lost so I no longer have the bin file
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I'm new to the XDA Forums and even forums in general so if I speak out of place or anything like that I apologize ahead of time. So anyway, where do I start? I'll try to give you the short version. So I bought an LG Stylo 2(model: LG K540) through Cricket the day they came out. It was $170 phone. On the second day of using my new phone I got the bright idea that I'd try and root it BY MYSELF. I knew better but for some reason I had this false burst of confidence & thought I had everything under control. Well, thanks to Kingroot that burst of confidence didn't last long and there I was with a 2 day old phone BRICKED. Reason I never posted on the forums is because I've got a buddy who , in my eyes, knows everything there is to know about Android and thats who I'd normally go to when I wanted to root a phone so he's who I immediately turned to but even he couldn't figure it out. He couldn't help me unless we had the stock firmware or someone with the exact same phone and according to him we could some how use a backup of that phone to fix mine. Cricket just wanted to sell me another phone even though I was standing there with a 2 day old phone and LG just wants me to send the phone in to them, which I have no desire to do. I've searched all over the internet trying to locate the firmware because even I can fix the phone if I had that but nothing. Had hoped by now LG would have released the firmware but at this point who knows when that'll happen. I'd even pay for it at this point. Anyway, just thought I'd give the forum a shot on the off chance someone might be able to help me or point me in the right direction. Oh and if you were wondering what the phone does now, when I turn it on the LG logo appears like it should but then right as it appears you see a message in red lettering that says: BOOT VERIFICATION FAIL!!- CAUSE: MISMATCH_SIG_LEN And it just loops this over & over until you pull the battery out. Please someone help me!
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you can go into download mode by pressing volume up key and inserting usb cable .press the volume up until you see download mode a firmware readed by z3x box is available on clamgsm forum you can flash it with z3x box crack .
Updates are pushed down under the method there is a new update as of 8-17-2018 so if you like please read, thanks
if anyone needs hep with their V20 and ran into an issue with my video/Post feel free to message me here or my facebook page at www.facebook.com/laser452
------------------------------Alpha ROM------------------------------
https://youtu.be/1U4XB8KGGZA
So I found a cool ROM you all should try, i made a small review and all for fun the video is not a tutorial, for those who don't know how to install the ROM i did show at the end how to do it
so as always thank the dev, the creators who made this ROM possable
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-vs995-alpha-rom-v1-1-t3709727
---------------------------DeBloat VS995---------------------------
thermal MOD (phone less laggy)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/mod-fix-cpu-throttling-charging-gaming-t3650705
link2SD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD&hl=en
Es File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
---------------------------(Downgrade 15A to 13A)---------------------------
16A and 17A will work for this method 18A is unknown
Upper CUt plus LGUP tool
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
13A KDZ
https://www.mylgphones.com/veirzon-...tock-kdz-firmware-available-for-download.html
driver
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwHeBLVyhdWoUlg0d01ueWZfTzQ/view
i had a common file from my v10, i do not know if this is important if so i upload the file
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I am back with a new Phone the LG V20, so lets get her rooted and ready to go with some awesome videos
this post will have other methods added to it so i dont have more then one post everywhere
(please note i am running on VS99512A downgraded from 13A. i do not know if this will work on 13A or 14B and have no plans to test this. please ask others, if i see it is possible to root 13A and 14B or later i would not mind to make videos. i make a downgrade from 13A to 12A for those who needs help, just install LGUP and uppercut and it should work fine from there
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
enjoy)
method 1 (root method dirty Santa)
remember i DO NOT TAKE CREDIT for these methods, i make videos to help others understand these methods, please thank the devs
sites used in this video/post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
http://highonandroid.com/android-root/how-to-root-lg-v20-attsprintverizonkorean/
so as always i always make long ass videos so i will post the steps here if you are one of those who loves to read then watch a video
Tip of the post XD
having issues with power button not locking your screen, i have found a way to get it unstuck, hold vol. up and power a few times it should work then. your welcome
(video)
Subscrib to my channel for more
https://www.youtube.com/user/lasertechcomputers
1. you need the files
- v20-root.zip
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767122821
- TWRP
https://build.nethunter.com/test-builds/twrp/lge/twrp-3.0.2-1-us996.img
- Terminal Emulator
use phone ------> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
if you are lazy to sign into google -----> https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwHeBLVyhdWoTHZ0N1BKTFdHc00
(note unknown sources must be checked)
- Newest SuperSU(SuperSU v2.78 SR5 or greater is needed)
-latest SU -----> https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu
-SU 2.78 ----> https://download.chainfire.eu/1014/SuperSU/SR5-SuperSU-v2.78-SR5-20161130091551.zip
-fastboot
http://download.highonandroid.com/file/Tools/fastboot.zip
-usb driver fastboot
http://download.highonandroid.com/file/Drivers/usb_driver.zip
-LG V20 VS995 drivers (verizon)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwHeBLVyhdWoUlg0d01ueWZfTzQ
-the guy who helped -please thank the guy who sent me the link to make it easy -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/vs995-rooted-2-issues-t3617982/post72574087#post72574087
-kernel MAIN POST (thank the dev for making it)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/kernel-restock-stock-based-kernel-v20-t3556263
(UPDATE ON ROOT FILES) 3-25-2019
I have updated the root folder to root files (AIO).zip. this will have everything to root your phone, nothing dose not have to be move other then moving the folder to where you like it to be at. enjoy
IN CASE SOMETHING IS BROKEN HERE IS A BACKUP OF ALL FILES
I do not take credit of these files and have uploaded them to my g-Drive incase a link is broken,
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwHeBLVyhdWoMk5SOEtYd1YtY2s
2. since you have all files lets get to it
A. first extract the fastboot zip,
B. extract files in the v20-root zip to fastboot folder
C. extract TWRP to fast boot folder
D. install the v20 drivers
E. copy SU and Kernel to root of SD card (DO NOT USE INTERNAL)
F. install Terminal Emulator
G. G for good luck if you hit that thanks button to the devs and who all helped
3. once you have got everything set now go to settings/about phone/software/ hit build number
till you see a message saying you are now a dev.
4. back out to the main settings menu and you will see developer options
5. check USB De Bugging
6. plug in phone
A. in the fastboot folder hold shift and right click anywhere that is blank
B. click open command window here (you will need this)
7. Run RUNME.BAT (DO NOT CLOSE THIS WINDOW) then click step 1.bat
8. open Terminal Emulator. type in the info
id (press enter)
you get a message, look for untrusted_app (dirtysanta has an imamge on the post)
type
applypatch /system/bin/atd /storage/emulated/0/dirtysanta
9. once done look at the RUNME CMD window, once you see run step 2.bat double click it
10. your phone will boot into fast boot
A. SKIP to 11. if you did not see the message waiting for device
B. go to control panal/device maneger
C. look for the yellow triangle (should say android or ADB i dont remember)
D. right click on it and click Update driver software
E. browse my computer for driver software
F. Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
G. Have disk
H. browse ad go to where you have the usb driver
I. click android_winusb then click open
J. hit ok then click android ADB interface then hit next
11. run step 3.bat. once phone reboot you need to hold the vol down till you are in fastboot again
12. once back on fast boot enter each of these codes (do not try to copy all codes and paste them.
please do one at a time
fastboot flash boot bootbackup.img
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-1-us996.img
fastboot flash boot bootbackup.img
fastboot reboot
13. after you type in fastboot reboot hold the vol down and power button down. once you see the LG logo, let go of the power button then hold it down again
14. you are now in TWRP, press cancel then swipe to modify
A. go to wipe
B. tap format data
C. type yes and hit enter
D. hit the home key then go to install
E. change storage to micro SD card and install SU
F. go back to install and install the kernel (verizon restock)
G. go to wipe. tap advanced wipe. check dlvik cache and then check cache. the swipe to wipe
H. reboot system
15. DO NOT TOUCH PHONE let it sit there till it loads into the welcome screen (takes about 5 or 10 min)
there you now have root, enjoy
---------------------------(UPDATE SECTION)---------------------------
---------------------------(Update 8-17-2018)---------------------------
Sup everyone, sorry i was not on for months, i am back, there is a video in my YouTube channel explaining where i been. im sure you all missed me so here i am, i am back
my channel is not going to be for only Cellphones, i am doing alot more then that but i will be here to help you out when you need it. thank you all for the support
---------------------------(update 8-14-2017)---------------------------
if anyone is wondering where is the debloat video, incase if you are not looking on my YT channel i have to pospone that video cause of major issues with this phone, i rather work on it and make sure it works for you guys then to get loads of HATE MAIL!!!! lol so i am sorry it is taking forever for a video to come out, i got someone helping me with some advice and working on it as we speak, plus this phone is kinda picky to what has been removed/frozen.
once all the BS is done and overwith you all will see an update here and on my YT channel and facebook page
i want to thank @bond32 for giving me advice and helping me with questions i have for this phone
lets give a big thanks to @me2151 for the root method and all the help he gave us, if it was not for him, this phone would just be a POS and no fun to us all. me2151 has posted a post that he is moving on and i shoot the link, make sure you all thank him for the awesome hard work that was done and to others that was into the root
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/fun-goodbye-v20-t3656059
Nice! I'm sure newcommers will appreciate this post a ton. Just a note, the exploit WILL work on 13a, but it WILL NOT work on 14b. If someone has the 14b firmware, they aren't screwed - simply use the KDZ restore to downgrade to either 13a or 12a. Note: when doing this, data WILL NOT be wiped - your phone will have a ton of force closes. I recommend in this case to try to get to the backup in settings and do a factory reset because the FC's will not let you get to terminal emulator to do the exploit. Factory reset to start fresh, then enable debugging, etc.
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Nice! I'm sure newcommers will appreciate this post a ton. Just a note, the exploit WILL work on 13a, but it WILL NOT work on 14b. If someone has the 14b firmware, they aren't screwed - simply use the KDZ restore to downgrade to either 13a or 12a. Note: when doing this, data WILL NOT be wiped - your phone will have a ton of force closes. I recommend in this case to try to get to the backup in settings and do a factory reset because the FC's will not let you get to terminal emulator to do the exploit. Factory reset to start fresh, then enable debugging, etc.
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Ive been looking all day to see if I can just kdz to 13a. I now have plans after work. Thank you!
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Ive been looking all day to see if I can just kdz to 13a. I now have plans after work. Thank you!
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Nice, glad to help. Don't forget, your phone will likely go cray with all the force closes so you may want to just factory reset after the KDZ completes. Also, if/when you do that, after it is back to the point where you set the phone up, just get past the initial setup as quickly as possible then put the phone in airplane mode - this will keep it from trying to load the 300 apps as well as prevent Verizon's bloat crap from downloading Candcrush, garbage, [insert unwanted app here], etc. Then just enable usb debugging, install terminal emulator, and you're good to proceed with the exploit.
Personally (and I DO NOT recommend this), I've gone back and forth so many times I've lost count between stock/unroot and root. I am actually able to restore a backup from right after installing TWRP and rebooting by jumping straight into TWRP after installing TWRP image and formatting data. It has worked a number of times now.
I really only need root access for adblocking and ViperAudio.
Thanks again OP!
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Nice, glad to help. Don't forget, your phone will likely go cray with all the force closes so you may want to just factory reset after the KDZ completes. Also, if/when you do that, after it is back to the point where you set the phone up, just get past the initial setup as quickly as possible then put the phone in airplane mode - this will keep it from trying to load the 300 apps as well as prevent Verizon's bloat crap from downloading Candcrush, garbage, [insert unwanted app here], etc. Then just enable usb debugging, install terminal emulator, and you're good to proceed with the exploit.
Personally (and I DO NOT recommend this), I've gone back and forth so many times I've lost count between stock/unroot and root. I am actually able to restore a backup from right after installing TWRP and rebooting by jumping straight into TWRP after installing TWRP image and formatting data. It has worked a number of times now.
I really only need root access for adblocking and ViperAudio.
Thanks again OP!
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I just got the phone 3 days ago so a factory reset isnt gonna bother me much. And good idea on the airplane mode wouldny have thought of that.
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Nice! I'm sure newcommers will appreciate this post a ton. Just a note, the exploit WILL work on 13a, but it WILL NOT work on 14b. If someone has the 14b firmware, they aren't screwed - simply use the KDZ restore to downgrade to either 13a or 12a. Note: when doing this, data WILL NOT be wiped - your phone will have a ton of force closes. I recommend in this case to try to get to the backup in settings and do a factory reset because the FC's will not let you get to terminal emulator to do the exploit. Factory reset to start fresh, then enable debugging, etc.
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thank you for that info i was not sure of 13A but i ake sure to add it to my video. glad this helped people i love to make videos and help others out in need, i deal with the hard work trying to understand how a method works and once i get it going i show all steps that are missing (i know they wont add it cause as you see my video is long hehehe) but i dont mind doing it, gives me somthing to do and its somthing i love doing
thank you for that info that is a big help there, i be making more videos and will be updating this post as a new video is uploaded, i will try to get one this week for debloating apps off the phone, i am still messing around with freeing apps cause here and there i seen a few screw ups and trying to study it before all is final on a video
Ruttedbeez said:
Ive been looking all day to see if I can just kdz to 13a. I now have plans after work. Thank you!
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hope you get it all working, if you want more videos adn want to keep up to date on this phone, feel free to subscribe to my chanel
I subscribed, good stuff! Thanks for putting all that together, I'm sure it will be helpful.
You should make a video or guide about debloating apps, there are plenty out there but sometimes people are really wanting to know about their specific phone model.
Subscribed. Thanks for this.
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I subscribed, good stuff! Thanks for putting all that together, I'm sure it will be helpful.
You should make a video or guide about debloating apps, there are plenty out there but sometimes people are really wanting to know about their specific phone model.
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i do have plans to make a debloat video but i have a trip coming up. good news is when i debloated my phone i had no issues like i did before so that is one thing why i have not made a video. a debloat video will be up at the end of this month or next month. thanks for subscribing to my channel
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Subscribed. Thanks for this.
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thanks and you are welcome more videos be up later end of this month or next month
I think I could use some help. I got all the files flashed and rebooted the phone and now my screen is flickering and freaking out and the phone is constantly vibrating. everything went well through all the steps until I typed it fastboot reboot.
EDIT: Got back into fastboot and retyped typed the last few lines and I think I got that fixed. I think I'm still having a slight problem. Phone vibration wont turn off now while phone is running. ideas?
EDIT: Vibration turns off when I turn the screen off so I guess I got that semi fixed. Is that normal?
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Is this phone unlocked by default for international use?
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jmcnabb2 said:
I think I could use some help. I got all the files flashed and rebooted the phone and now my screen is flickering and freaking out and the phone is constantly vibrating. everything went well through all the steps until I typed it fastboot reboot.
EDIT: Got back into fastboot and retyped typed the last few lines and I think I got that fixed. I think I'm still having a slight problem. Phone vibration wont turn off now while phone is running. ideas?
EDIT: Vibration turns off when I turn the screen off so I guess I got that semi fixed. Is that normal?
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sorry i didnt reply in forever, i dont get a email or anything when people post on here unless i been quated, i hope your v20 is rooted, if not feel free to message my facebook page
www.facebook.com/laser452
just make sure your phone is a vs995 cause thats what phone i use and all i know as i dont own other v20s, if i did i be more of help
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Is this phone unlocked by default for international use?
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i went to the Netherlands with my vs995 and had no issues, i was using Verizon tho with there travel pass
@LASERWOLF452 Hi. I am using an HTC 10 on Verizon. I'm thinking about buying a refurbished LG V20, and would like to know if I can just swap my HTC 10 SIM card into a V20 and be good to go on Verizon? After that I would want to root the V20 following your guide here.
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@LASERWOLF452 Hi. I am using an HTC 10 on Verizon. I'm thinking about buying a refurbished LG V20, and would like to know if I can just swap my HTC 10 SIM card into a V20 and be good to go on Verizon? After that I would want to root the V20 following your guide here.
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Yes you can just put your Verizon Sim card from your HTC 10 in a Verizon or Unlocked V20 and all will work.
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@LASERWOLF452 Hi. I am using an HTC 10 on Verizon. I'm thinking about buying a refurbished LG V20, and would like to know if I can just swap my HTC 10 SIM card into a V20 and be good to go on Verizon? After that I would want to root the V20 following your guide here.
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Yes it will work
After unlocking the bootloader using the dirty santa tutorial, if I reinstall KDZ stock for my cell phone, I still have the bootloader unlocked so I can later install Custom and root?
First of all, don't get your hopes high, i rooted as traditional method like many others. I'm flashaholic and i started new thread for those who upgraded intentionally or accidentally and now think download would brick their sets. it won't. things are pretty obvious here but i repeat I'm sharing this to people who've upgraded for any reasons and have no clue how to downgrade or achieve root.
So i bought a cell (sm g920V) with preinstalled PI2 (MM6.0.1) . found out pingpong root is avail only for 5.02 . i was afraid to downgrade so i searched more. found out nogat 7.0 DQD1 has root. and can be rooted via cf autoroot. i upgraded and i tried. but it didn't worked. on nougat i did everything. tried every root app (both pc and apk ver) but failed. i decided to go back.
here i found This thread by @toutanje which said even i upgraded to nougat, i can safely downgrade to PK2 (6.0.1) , PH1 (6.0.1) and BOG7 (5.1.1) . i flashed BOG7 (5.1.1) directly because during search i've foundout that there is temporary root available for BOK7, and they both are 5.1.1. i did this because BOG7 is earlier version than BOK7, for this i won't have to downgrade but to upgrade that i did. i flashed BOK7 and headed Here, a thread by @klip1 . there wasn't any clear instructions not links no attachments. but thanks to @MrMike2182 who shared main file Here. BEWARE that you'll lose root each time you reboot, but you can gain it back easily by running root apk simply from your mobile. this is better then not having one.
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrage to BOK7), then flash BOK7, odin Sboot file (attached). you'll see some yellow codes above when restart. i was stuck there with bootloop on VZ logo. all you need to do is to factory reset. (by pressing and hold vol + & vol down + power button until you see black screen with options. press vol down and highlight second option factory data and reset. now press home button. )
phone will start normally, goto devloper options, enable usb debug, allow unknown sources and than root it with kingroot apk. done.
Those who prefer SuperSu can get lead from Here thanks to @EvilRubberDuck. but i am not sure about point 3. there is nothing attached at first post. tough little search may lead you to success.
Thanks to whoever took even little interst to make this beast rooted. please try to get permanent root for this device too. if anyone know how to get it, or any more info regarding rooting this device. please share. let me aware. i'll really appreciate that.
NOTE : i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own consent. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING or what you do to your phone.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
First of all, don't get your hopes high, i rooted as traditional method like many others. I'm flashaholic and i started new thread for those who upgraded intentionally or accidentally and now think download would brick their sets. it won't. things are pretty obvious here but i repeat I'm sharing this to people who've upgraded for any reasons and have no clue how to downgrade or achieve root.
So i bought a cell (sm g920V) with preinstalled PI2 (MM6.0.1) . found out pingpong root is avail only for 5.02 . i was afraid to downgrade so i searched more. found out nogat 7.0 DQD1 has root. and can be rooted via cf autoroot. i upgraded and i tried. but it didn't worked. on nougat i did everything. tried every root app (both pc and apk ver) but failed. i decided to go back.
here i found This thread by @toutanje which said even i upgraded to nougat, i can safely downgrade to PK2 (6.0.1) , PH1 (6.0.1) and BOG7 (5.1.1) . i flashed BOG7 (5.1.1) directly because during search i've foundout that there is temporary root available for BOK7, and they both are 5.1.1. i did this because BOG7 is earlier version than BOK7, for this i won't have to downgrade but to upgrade that i did. i flashed BOK7 and headed Here, a thread by @klip1 . there wasn't any clear instructions not links no attachments. but thanks to @MrMike2182 who shared main file Here. BEWARE that you'll lose root each time you reboot, but you can gain it back easily by running root apk simply from your mobile. this is better then not having one.
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrage to BOK7), then flash BOK7, odin Sboot file (attached). you'll see some yellow codes above when restart. i was stuck there with bootloop on VZ logo. all you need to do is to factory reset. (by pressing and hold vol + & vol down + power button until you see black screen with options. press vol down and highlight second option factory data and reset. now press home button. )
phone will start normally, goto devloper options, enable usb debug, allow unknown sources and than root it with kingroot apk. done.
Those who prefer SuperSu can get lead from Here thanks to @EvilRubberDuck. but i am not sure about point 3. there is nothing attached at first post. tough little search may lead you to success.
Thanks to whoever took even little interst to make this beast rooted. please try to get permanent root for this device too. if anyone know how to get it, or any more info regarding rooting this device. please share. let me aware. i'll really appreciate that.
NOTE : i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own consent. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING or what you do to your phone.
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If you use the SuperSU instead of KingRoot then you can use my installroot script and then the rootatboot if you need to reboot for some reason however if you are not near a PC at the time and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su then enter and on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without PC.
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If you use the SuperSU instead of KingRoot then you can use my installroot script and then the rootatboot if you need to reboot for some reason however if you are not near a PC at the time and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su then enter and on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without PC.
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yes i've read this post of yours, i should've added this. Glad you came here and i really appreciate your efforts for s6 users. you've done great job for us.
it'll be great if you attach your script and write or quote your method here too. so users don't have to go through earlier threads and finding things. like me who bought this phone pretty late.
right now i'm using quickreboot apk to get hot reboot which keeps the root. but sometimes when you really need to restart. i see your solution as best.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
yes i've read this post of yours, i should've added this. Glad you came here and i really appreciate your efforts for s6 users. you've done great job for us.
it'll be great if you attach your script and write or quote your method here too. so users don't have to go through earlier threads and finding things. like me who bought this phone pretty late.
right now i'm using quickreboot apk to get hot reboot which keeps the root. but sometimes when you really need to restart. i see your solution as best.
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OK so my phone is on 5.1.1, it was originally on 7.0 so you can downgrade back to the 5.1.1 firmware.. I've included in the file the eng kernel and eng sboot but there's different versions so this one in my file called boot.tar is from the eng kernel to the S6 G925V so if you're using G920V you need to get the eng kernel for that one.. Now first you put the phone into download mode and flash the eng kernel using odin and after the phone boots then using Windows command prompt navigate using the cd command to where the file is you downloaded called S6rootbyMrMike2182 once you're in there type installroot and the script should run and flash everything needed including busybox and then the phone will reboot (it will also boot just this one time without using the rootatboot because the same codes in this file too) now when you click on the SuperSU app it's going to say it needs to update su ignore it and go right to the play store and install/update the SuperSU from there and then the phone should be rooted and ready to go.. If you ever need to reboot for some reason connect the phone to your PC and open a command prompt in the same folder again and run rootatboot and it will set the phone as permissive again so it boots.. You can unplug it after you see the Verizon logo.. If for some reason you aren't near a computer and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su and grant root access and then on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without a computer
If you have KingRoot on your phone and you want to get rid of it to use SuperSU thanks to @Chainfire then use this script that I'm listing below.. Also keep terminal emulator open while you are doing this because you might(not all devices just some) get a continuous annoying popup that prevents you from doing anything (thanks to KingRoots junk) so you'll have to use terminal emulator to kill/end that process in order to continue and after you kill/end that process then go delete it immediately! Links to root with SuperSU and KingRoot removal are below!
S6EdgeRootByMrMike2182
KingRoot removal script
G920V ENG Sboot
By the way I nor XDA-DEVELOPERS is responsible for anything you choose to do to your phone! If something goes wrong, just reflash your original firmware but don't go blaming me nor XDA because I don't have to put this up so please do your research before messing with your phone and as always, make a backup of everything you wish to keep! And no this will not delete or wipe your phone unless you choose to! Links are above. You can change it or whatever just give props where it's due!!
SERIOUSLY MAKE A BACKUP OF ALL YOUR PICTURES ETC ETC BEFORE DOWNGRADING AND I'M NOT KIDDING!!!
MrMike2182 said:
OK so my phone is on 5.1.1, it was originally on 7.0 so you can downgrade back to the 5.1.1 firmware.....
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great. you completed the thread :highfive:
Didn't know about script removing kr.. wil give it a try for sure. :good:
ok i'm getting confuse here. can you please provide exact files that needed to flash on g920V please ? i mean eng kernel and sboot ? and the file with odin says "G920A_Kernel_Root_5.1.1_S****.tar", A ? isn't A refers to at & t ?
i'm afraid if i may flash wrong file. can you please help me here with exact files needed for us (G920v) ?
and when i'm running installroot via cmd, it execute it goes like it created by you until daemon started successfully for like for five to 8 sec and then disappear. phone doesn't reboot. nothing happens. ,
can anyone confirm if i can directly downgrade to BOK7 ? im currently on DQD1 also can anyone guide me how to actually flash my phone like step wise im new here.. I upgraded to 7.0 but I desperately want root now I've odin installed i just need some1 to teach me how to do it like where to select sboot file and other files
Thanks
Sharjeel.Khan said:
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrade to BOK7), then flash BOK7.
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Muhammad Aliyan said:
can anyone confirm if i can directly downgrade to BOK7 ? im currently on DQD1 also can anyone guide me how to actually flash my phone like step wise im new here.. I upgraded to 7.0 but I desperately want root now I've odin installed i just need some1 to teach me how to do it like where to select sboot file and other files
Thanks
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welcome here. first things first, i don't mean to discourage you but if you don't know about where to "put sboot and other files", you really shouldn't be doing this. additionally downgrading is a risky process where things get messy due to single mistake .
To answer your question directly, NO. i've read a post somewhere here that we can only downgrade to mentioned (in 1st post) firmware. OP there tried to downgrade to other fw but failed.
and that is exactly why i did long and safe procedure and downgraded to BOG7 and then BOK7. . both are 5.1.
2nd question : you need to put sboot file in "AP" section of odin. (be careful with using it)
i assume you have G920V, which have locked bootloader, my suggestion would be... its not worth it. trust me. even if you downgrade, and rooted too, you'll loose root if you restart your device. and you cannot install recovery and so on. there is no permanent root for this device.
Exchange your device for international version or so, either wait for it and enjoy being on nougat. devs are working on it may be. some claim to root nougat too. better don't downgrade and much better if you stop right there when you don't have basic knowledge about this. you'll end up having paper weight instead of device.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
welcome here. first things first, i don't mean to discourage you but if you don't know about where to "put sboot and other files", you really shouldn't be doing this. additionally downgrading is a risky process where things get messy due to single mistake .
To answer your question directly, NO. i've read a post somewhere here that we can only downgrade to mentioned (in 1st post) firmware. OP there tried to downgrade to other fw but failed.
and that is exactly why i did long and safe procedure and downgraded to BOG7 and then BOK7. . both are 5.1.
2nd question : you need to put sboot file in "AP" section of odin. (be careful with using it)
i assume you have G920V, which have locked bootloader, my suggestion would be... its not worth it. trust me. even if you downgrade, and rooted too, you'll loose root if you restart your device. and you cannot install recovery and so on. there is no permanent root for this device.
Exchange your device for international version or so, either wait for it and enjoy being on nougat. devs are working on it may be. some claim to root nougat too. better don't downgrade and much better if you stop right there when you don't have basic knowledge about this. you'll end up having paper weight instead of device.
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But on 5.1.1 my battery life was so good now it just keeps draining even on power saving just drain and drain I previously also upgraded using Odin from 5.1.1 to 7.0 (biggest mistake) and i'm regretting it although its much better it terms of improvements and performance i just cant live with this battery life also i need root for WifiKill and to hack in-app purchases .. and i don't reboot my device often..
so if im downgrading to both of these BOK7 or BOG7 i need to use the sboot file u provided right ?
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But on 5.1.1 my battery life was so good now it just keeps draining even on power saving just drain and drain I previously also upgraded using Odin from 5.1.1 to 7.0 (biggest mistake) and i'm regretting it although its much better it terms of improvements and performance i just cant live with this battery life also i need root for WifiKill and to hack in-app purchases .. and i don't reboot my device often..
so if im downgrading to both of these BOK7 or BOG7 i need to use the sboot file u provided right ?
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alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:
Sharjeel.Khan said:
alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:
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Quick question if i can root my device with this method it possible to install xposed framework via Flashfire?, just a question.
If not possible install xposed not a problem, better root than nothing, and i am not reboot so much, to say nothing.
And like say Muhammad Aliyan, the battery in 7.0 is much more less than 5.1.1
(Sorry for my bad english.)
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Quick question if i can root my device with this method it possible to install xposed framework via Flashfire?, just a question.
If not possible install xposed not a problem, better root than nothing, and i am not reboot so much, to say nothing.
And like say Muhammad Aliyan, the battery in 7.0 is much more less than 5.1.1
(Sorry for my bad english.)
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i have tried it earlier and failed but now when i saw youre asking this, i gave it another try and i'm stuck on bootloop. lol.
better don't do it.
i've read it that xposed is not compatible to our devices (64bit) yet ( just read it not confirming it) + in xposed official thread, it has been warned that bootloops occur in samsung stock roms. soi'd say do not try this.
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i have tried it earlier and failed but now when i saw youre asking this, i gave it another try and i'm stuck on bootloop. lol.
better don't do it.
i've read it that xposed is not compatible to our devices (64bit) yet ( just read it not confirming it) + in xposed official thread, it has been warned that bootloops occur in samsung stock roms. soi'd say do not try this.
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So close, well better wait to safe method in stock room, or unlock bootloader. Thanks anyway.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:
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everything was good I downgraded to BOG 7 first with odin all good then OK7 and again all good successfully booted up everything is fine fingerprint sensor etc right after i flash the sboot file my fingerprint sensor stopped working it says an error occurred can you please help me .. phone is rooted though but cmon fingerprint sensor i can't live without it..
Edit: tried factory reset and restarting, none worked.
edit2: reflashed OK7 again and its fingerprint is working but can't root. flashed sboot to root but fingerprint stopped working.
edit3: again flashed OK7 then sboot again green text in the corner again root succeed but again fingerprint not working guess something wrong with the sboot..
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everything was good I downgraded to BOG 7 first with odin all good then OK7 and again all good successfully booted up everything is fine fingerprint sensor etc right after i flash the sboot file my fingerprint sensor stopped working it says an error occurred can you please help me .. phone is rooted though but cmon fingerprint sensor i can't live without it..
Edit: tried factory reset and restarting, none worked.
edit2: reflashed OK7 again and its fingerprint is working but can't root. flashed sboot to root but fingerprint stopped working.
edit3: again flashed OK7 then sboot again green text in the corner again root succeed but again fingerprint not working guess something wrong with the sboot..
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thats strange because i had FP working while rooted from same sboot file that i attached.
try downloading from another source like in second post where mrmike2182 shared it. and try removing Samsung account (if its there, don't forget to turn off reactivation lock before that.)
see if it helps.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
thats strange because i had FP working while rooted from same sboot file that i attached.
try downloading from another source like in second post where mrmike2182 shared it. and try removing Samsung account (if its there, don't forget to turn off reactivation lock before that.)
see if it helps.
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Same issue with this flash OK7 FP work ok, but install Sboot and FP not working.
edit1: cant root the device i open cmd with adm permission, installroot, daemon is stop, is starting, after close cmd and the phone not reboot.
LuisElListo said:
Same issue with this flash OK7 FP work ok, but install Sboot and FP not working.
edit1: cant root the device i open cmd with adm permission, installroot, daemon is stop, is starting, after close cmd and the phone not reboot.
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hmm. i believe FP didn't came friendly with this sboot. any experienced dev might help us out here
make sure you have proper drivers installed and have working adb. read instructions, search fourm. by the way, for same kind of issues, i had to go with kingroot.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
hmm. i believe FP didn't came friendly with this sboot. any experienced dev might help us out here
make sure you have proper drivers installed and have working adb. read instructions, search fourm. by the way, for same kind of issues, i had to go with kingroot.
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Well better than nothing, uninstall all bloatware for my phone (finally), FP sensor yes it to cool but, meee y si better pin or patron.
Just have to try install Xposed and all done.
Do you try to install official xposed? Or the unofficial for Samsung Stock https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
LuisElListo said:
Well better than nothing, uninstall all bloatware for my phone (finally), FP sensor yes it to cool but, meee y si better pin or patron.
Just have to try install Xposed and all done.
Do you try to install official xposed? Or the unofficial for Samsung Stock https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
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i'd love to try right now but i can't because i'm currently working on something else.
but for your assistance, Here is what you're looking for. its a success.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
i'd love to try right now but i can't because i'm currently working on something else.
but for your assistance, Here is what you're looking for. its a success.
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I try a shoot.
Its working, its ****ing working, I sacrifices FP, and Supersu but I dont mind i have xposed and a root.
imgur(dot)com/a/zLvrD
Edit1: bad news activated module xposed requeried reboot, soo the root is lost and requiered to root again with kingroot the problem is my percent is not advance 01%. Also every time I rooted the phone is slowing arriving a point where it restarted alone and is only 01%.
If i a factoy reset i lost xposed and root or better reflash the Rom OK7?