Come on you good guys and let's root and custom rom this device.
What I'd really love is for someone to work out how we can use root to insert the settings needed for VoLTE and VoWoFi on UK networks (seeing as LG refuse to enable it for the UK)
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stuclark said:
What I'd really love is for someone to work out how we can use root to insert the settings needed for VoLTE and VoWoFi on UK networks (seeing as LG refuse to enable it for the UK)
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Why they refuse to enable it for UK? That is the reason why I can't find it in settings...
Boot-loader Unlock Available for TMG710TM
I still am waiting for being bale to unlock my T-mobile variant
Tetraguy said:
I still am waiting for being bale to unlock my T-mobile variant
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Right I hope LG would let us but to be honest I highly doubt they will
Joe199799 said:
Right I hope LG would let us but to be honest I highly doubt they will
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Things like that honestly makes me want to have gotten the Oneplus 6 instead because I love custom roms and building my own using AOSP, and to me it doesn't make sense how you can allow the same exact phone to be unlocked but not in all places, is annoying.
Tetraguy said:
Things like that honestly makes me want to have gotten the Oneplus 6 instead because I love custom roms and building my own using AOSP, and to me it doesn't make sense how you can allow the same exact phone to be unlocked but not in all places, is annoying.
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I feel you homie it sucks, but that's how it is just gotta hope the lovely people here can figure something out, other than the lack of root I'm really enjoying this phone
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I still am waiting for being bale to unlock my T-mobile variant
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Right I hope LG would let us but to be honest I highly doubt they will
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Won't happen the T-mobile variant G7. For the LG V30 H932, T-mobile not only stripped out the fastboot flash commands they also have different RSA encryption keys so you can't convert to another model (even temporarily) which has fastboot flash commands. They also did this for the LG G6 T-mobile, so I can't see them reversing course to help people who want to unlock bootloader and root.
Since back in May when we found the wonderful LG Oreo bootloader unlock exploit, every LG V30/V30+/V30S on the planet can now be bootloader unlocked and rooted -- EXCEPT for the the T-mobile H932. Because you need Oreo and you need (at least temporarily) fastboot flash commands.
So, all the carrier unlocked US998, European H930 and even the dual SIM H930DS (which have fastboot flash commands) can immediately be bootloader unlocked and rooted. For the others -- like the North American variants AT&T H931, Canadian H933, Verizon VS996, Sprint LS998 -- you first flash the carrier unlocked US998 firmware (aka Frankenstein) over those models to "convert" them to US998 to add back fastboot flash commands. We use dev patched LGUP. Then, after bootloader unlock and root, Sprint and Verizon users often flash back either all or part of their firmware to get back features or LTE bands (Sprint especially). They are still rooted, they still have TWRP. As a result of this, we suddenly now have tons of ROMs and custom kernels are under development.
But T-mobile H932 users are locked out of this development bonanza, because they don't have fastboot flash commands and you can't cross flash anything without bricking the phone. I would assume the same for G7? T-mobile must have demanded this, because all the other North American V30 variants share the same RSA encryption keys which make cross flashing possible. If T-mobile demanded it for their V30, seems they would do the same for the next phone also.
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Won't happen the T-mobile variant G7. For the LG V30 H932, T-mobile not only stripped out the fastboot flash commands they also have different RSA encryption keys so you can't convert to another model (even temporarily) which has fastboot flash commands. They also did this for the LG G6 T-mobile, so I can't see them reversing course to help people who want to unlock bootloader and root.
Since back in May when we found the wonderful LG Oreo bootloader unlock exploit, every LG V30/V30+/V30S on the planet can now be bootloader unlocked and rooted -- EXCEPT for the the T-mobile H932. Because you need Oreo and you need (at least temporarily) fastboot flash commands.
So, all the carrier unlocked US998, European H930 and even the dual SIM H930DS (which have fastboot flash commands) can immediately be bootloader unlocked and rooted. For the others -- like the North American variants AT&T H931, Canadian H933, Verizon VS996, Sprint LS998 -- you first flash the carrier unlocked US998 firmware (aka Frankenstein) over those models to "convert" them to US998 to add back fastboot flash commands. We use dev patched LGUP. Then, after bootloader unlock and root, Sprint and Verizon users often flash back either all or part of their firmware to get back features or LTE bands (Sprint especially). They are still rooted, they still have TWRP. As a result of this, we suddenly now have tons of ROMs and custom kernels are under development.
But T-mobile H932 users are locked out of this development bonanza, because they don't have fastboot flash commands and you can't cross flash anything without bricking the phone. I would assume the same for G7? T-mobile must have demanded this, because all the other North American V30 variants share the same RSA encryption keys which make cross flashing possible. If T-mobile demanded it for their V30, seems they would do the same for the next phone also.
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That blows I literally don't have any other answer but that, I remember back in the day when Verizon was no go and T-Mobile were the easy phones to root. my my how the turntables. Fu**ing John Legere I thought he was all for unlocking bootloader's and was trying to talk to Samsung to not lock it down on the S6 or S7 a couple of years ago. Just F*** dude. Welp I'll live I honestly just miss viper4android and adaway, I've been doing fine with eqfy mixed with the stock EQ and Blokada but I wish it were root apps instead.
the 710TM does have Fastboot commands, I've already played around with them, such as "fastboot getvar device-id", "fastboot oem unlocked" give the bootloader locked status, you can even flash with fastboot to unlock the bootloader with "unlock.bin". Once LG gives 710TM owners the green light, they will give us the unlock.bin
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the 710TM does have Fastboot commands, I've already played around with them, such as "fastboot getvar device-id", "fastboot oem unlocked" give the bootloader locked status, you can even flash with fastboot to unlock the bootloader with "unlock.bin". Once LG gives 710TM owners the green light, they will give us the unlock.bin
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I really don't think LG will ever give us that green light, don't get me wrong I hope I'm wrong but I just don't see it happening
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Won't happen the T-mobile variant G7. For the LG V30 H932, T-mobile not only stripped out the fastboot flash commands they also have different RSA encryption keys so you can't convert to another model (even temporarily) which has fastboot flash commands. They also did this for the LG G6 T-mobile, so I can't see them reversing course to help people who want to unlock bootloader and root.
Since back in May when we found the wonderful LG Oreo bootloader unlock exploit, every LG V30/V30+/V30S on the planet can now be bootloader unlocked and rooted -- EXCEPT for the the T-mobile H932. Because you need Oreo and you need (at least temporarily) fastboot flash commands.
So, all the carrier unlocked US998, European H930 and even the dual SIM H930DS (which have fastboot flash commands) can immediately be bootloader unlocked and rooted. For the others -- like the North American variants AT&T H931, Canadian H933, Verizon VS996, Sprint LS998 -- you first flash the carrier unlocked US998 firmware (aka Frankenstein) over those models to "convert" them to US998 to add back fastboot flash commands. We use dev patched LGUP. Then, after bootloader unlock and root, Sprint and Verizon users often flash back either all or part of their firmware to get back features or LTE bands (Sprint especially). They are still rooted, they still have TWRP. As a result of this, we suddenly now have tons of ROMs and custom kernels are under development.
But T-mobile H932 users are locked out of this development bonanza, because they don't have fastboot flash commands and you can't cross flash anything without bricking the phone. I would assume the same for G7? T-mobile must have demanded this, because all the other North American V30 variants share the same RSA encryption keys which make cross flashing possible. If T-mobile demanded it for their V30, seems they would do the same for the next phone also.
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T-mo didnt demand this, If this was the case then all their devices would be the same way, I had the HTC10, None of the fastboot commands are stripped, everything is there.. you can even S/off and cross install.
and rebrand the phone........ If T-mo was at fault for the LG devices, then all would be the same way.. its only LG and LG only.. LG started doing that with the MM update on the V10 which screwed over everyone.
the only reason none of the other American devices outside the US unlocked version didnt do that.. because they didnt think anyone would be able to unlock it..
T-mo has always allowed you to unlock bootloader if OEM allows it...... This isnt T-mo its LG that has done it.. They dont want any US variant to have fastboot commands..
and since you found that Oreo Bug, you can be sure that futures devices and so on by LG will have that fixed...
This has always been LG that has done this to the American Market not US Carriers, Even the MOTO from T-mo is unlockable with full fastboot commands..................
Scotsman828 said:
the 710TM does have Fastboot commands, I've already played around with them, such as "fastboot getvar device-id", "fastboot oem unlocked" give the bootloader locked status, you can even flash with fastboot to unlock the bootloader with "unlock.bin". Once LG gives 710TM owners the green light, they will give us the unlock.bin
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Fastboot commands are not fastboot flash commands.
All fastboot flash commands are stripped out. And T-Mobile has different RSA encryption, apparently per demand of T-Mobile.
T-Mobile LG G6, V30 and now G7.
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Eliminater74 said:
T-mo didnt demand this, If this was the case then all their devices would be the same way,
I had the HTC10, None of the fastboot commands are stripped, everything is there.. you can even S/off and cross install.
and rebrand the phone........
T-mo has always allowed you to unlock bootloader if OEM allows it...... This isnt T-mo its LG that has done it.. They dont want any US variant to have fastboot commands..
and since you found that Oreo Bug, you can be sure that futures devices and so on by LG will have that fixed...
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HTC 10 is 2016 phone. Things have changed since then. T-MOBILE is no longer dev friendly. You are living in the past.
T-Mobile even tweeted for the LG V30 you would NOT be able to unlock the bootloader. Yeah you can "fake" unlock it, but without fastboot flash commands you can't do anything with the "unlocked" bootloader. It's like having the keys to the car -- but there's no car.
We went through all this with the 2017 LG G6 and LG V30. Sorry you haven't kept up?
T-Mobile users who want root with V30 have to buy another North America variant and root it, and use on T-Mobile.
Yes, T-Mobile did demand the different RSA encryption or LG wouldn't have done it JUST for T-Mobile models.
Yes, LG stripped fastboot flash commands out of most of the North America carrier variants, but you can convert ALL those -- EXCEPT for the T-Mobile H932 -- to carrier unlocked model US998. The reason you can't do that with the T-Mobile H932 is because ONLY that model has different encryption keys than other North America variants. Why would LG do that for ONLY T-Mobile H932?
I used an unlock.bin from a V30 just to see if it would attempt to flash with "fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin", it attempted to flash but errored out because of wrong unlock.bin.
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I sure hope so. I can't have a phone without root. Unfortunately I'm stuck with verizon....
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I assume it will be exactly the same as G4 in terms of root/BL.
How can we know now though? Too early to know.
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tabp0le said:
I assume it will be exactly the same as G4 in terms of root/BL.
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which was what.. seems like some G4s have root
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which was what.. seems like some G4s have root
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Unfortunately only the intl variants and tmobile have unlocked bootloader which is required for root in android 6.0+
Have you guys heard the Unlocked LG G5 has all Major USA Bands?
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/03/18/unlocked-lg-g5-gsm-cdma/
any update on bootloader
krazie1 said:
Have you guys heard the Unlocked LG G5 has all Major USA Bands?
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/03/18/unlocked-lg-g5-gsm-cdma/
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The discussion is about an unlocked bootloader, not an unlocked carrier situation.
If an unlocked boot loader version existed, it would be called a developer version and it wouldn't be likely to be picked up in large enough numbers to see much real public development.
Basically, it will most likely be MONTHS before you see a leak or hack to unlock the boot loader if EVER. It will be a long time before you even see root if the G4 and V10 (just got root very recently) are anything to go by.
Since mobile device payments have become all the rage, carriers and device manufactures are extra motivated to lock down their devices. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge (same processor as the G5) are so locked down (even on T-mobile) using Qualcomms secure boot methods that it does a check to verify the main partition before it loads the contents to memory meaning a root can only be done temporarily (live rooted) if an exploit is ever found and will have to be rerooted every reboot. Android developers are going to have to struggle with qualcomm devices especially to develop into the the future.
manaox2 said:
The discussion is about an unlocked bootloader, not an unlocked carrier situation.
If an unlocked boot loader version existed, it would be called a developer version and it wouldn't be likely to be picked up in large enough numbers to see much real public development.
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If the G5 is carrier unlocked, then wouldn't we simply be able to purchase a T-Mobile variant, get it unlocked, and then use it with a Verizon Sim?
dtroup64 said:
If the G5 is carrier unlocked, then wouldn't we simply be able to purchase a T-Mobile variant, get it unlocked, and then use it with a Verizon Sim?
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As long as you don't mind paying full price or carrying a second contract and T-Mobile agrees to unlock it. Hopefully development would still be decent with just the t-mobile variant.
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If the G5 is carrier unlocked, then wouldn't we simply be able to purchase a T-Mobile variant, get it unlocked, and then use it with a Verizon Sim?
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Unfortunately Verizon is very strict on what devices can be activated with one of their SIMs. Most likely they would block a Tmobile or international variant on their network. This is the case with the G4 already.
We got root on the V10, not an unlocked bootloader though (yet). Here's to hoping we can get at least root on the G5 in the same manner...need those magic TOT files!
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We got root on the V10, not an unlocked bootloader though (yet). Here's to hoping we can get at least root on the G5 in the same manner...need those magic TOT files!
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We will need more than the TOT file to root the G5. Starting with Android 6.0, Google made changes so that root requires a modified kernel. Changes to system.img will not be enough. Since this involves tampering with the boot.img, the locked bootloader will prevent the phone from booting at all.
Here's hoping we don't have a repeat of the G4 or V10 when it comes to locked bootloaders.
Should I not update my device to keep it as developer friendly as possible (I am preordering it)
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As long as you don't mind paying full price or carrying a second contract and T-Mobile agrees to unlock it. Hopefully development would still be decent with just the t-mobile variant.
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Or not having 3g CDMA where there's no LTE.
Anyone working on a root method yet?
This is bull crap why does tmo get a unlocked bl and not everyone else?
Why are people so afraid of it? Just let us enter our serial and we download a program. We void our warranty but how bout you let us take thst risk!?
Sorry Bad post!!
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:crying::crying:None of LG G5 variants have an unlockable bootloader!! This is due primarily to Google agreements with various credit card providers for Android "Tap and Pay" feature to be used!! Other variants, like T-Mobile, will have an "OEM Unlock" feature in developer options!! This will "carrier unlock" the carrier restriction so the phone can go to different "lesser or smaller" cell providers!! Verizon for example has a strict policy on activation of mobile devices on their network!! A non-Verizon G5 will not activate on their network at this time!! With all the security measures, LG's custom locked bootloader with kernel verify, rooting will be unlikely!!:crying::crying: While a "recovery" is available, without root permissions to flash or push the image, it's just a file on the computer!!
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There are guys in the T-Mobile forum who have successfully unlocked their bootloader . I just picked up the g5 today. It's working well so far . how good is LG with updates ?
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soundgirl101 said:
:crying::crying:None of LG G5 variants have an unlockable bootloader!! This is due primarily to Google agreements with various credit card providers for Android "Tap and Pay" feature to be used!! Other variants, like T-Mobile, will have an "OEM Unlock" feature in developer options!! This will "carrier unlock" the carrier restriction so the phone can go to different "lesser or smaller" cell providers!! Verizon for example has a strict policy on activation of mobile devices on their network!! A non-Verizon G5 will not activate on their network at this time!! With all the security measures, LG's custom locked bootloader with kernel verify, rooting will be unlikely!!:crying::crying: While a "recovery" is available, without root permissions to flash or push the image, it's just a file on the computer!!
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That is NOT what the OEM Unlock function does at all.
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Guide: Returning to stock firmware + re-lock bootloader.
NOTE: following this guide will factory reset your phone so back up your data before hand.
Hi all, after having to do a fair bit of digging around last night in order to return my G7 to stock firmware i
figured i would make a all in one guide to make it a bit easier for people to follow!
First half of this guide is how to re-flash stock firmware:
1. Download LGUP here:Link
1.1 Download additional file we will need later: Link
1.2 Download stock KDZ file: Link
2. Install LGUP, after it has been installed extract the file from step 1.2 and place it here:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP\model\common"
You will most likely have to create the common folder first and then place the file "LGUP_Common.dll" inside, this allows the LGUP software to recognise the device.
3. Next power down your device, once it is fully powered off hold the volume up key and insert the USB cable into your device
while continuing to hold volume up, continue to hold until your device enters download mode.
4. Open the LGUP software and drag the KDZ file into the file path section within the software, if your device is not showing
it means you dont have the correct drivers installed or haven't placed the .dll file from step 2 in the correct place.
5. Once the KDZ file is showing in LGUP simply click start and wait for the stock firmware to flash! Once it has completed
your device will reboot!
6. (Optional) download and install LG Bridge and check for any software updates after the flash has completed, OTA updates
can also be checked but in my experience it didnt show any updates where as LG Bridge did.
Second half of this guide will be how to re-lock the bootloader:
1. Download and install Android ADB + Fastboot drivers. The best guide I've found for this can be seen here:Link
2.Navigate to the folder where you have ADB and fastboot installed, usually this folder will be called platform tools.
hold shift and right click inside the folder then select "open powershell window here". Next make sure USB debugging is
enabled in developer settings and then head back to your powershell window and enter the following commands in order:
"adb reboot bootloader"
"fastboot oem lock"
"fastboot reboot"
3. Your phone will reboot and go through the usual first time start up, make sure to enable developer options again and
un-checking "OEM unlock". Your bootloader is now locked again!
If you followed the above steps you should now be back to complete stock! Enjoy
I think it's better to flash stock firmware first to avoid problems when relocking the bootloader, because locking the bootloader just erases /data and /cache, and if you have some modifications like root or twrp it could cause a bootloop.
What I do is first flash stock and then relock the bootloader, with that order you will prevent any problems after relocking.
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I think it's better to flash stock firmware first to avoid problems when relocking the bootloader, because locking the bootloader just erases /data and /cache, and if you have some modifications like root or twrp it could cause a bootloop.
What I do is first flash stock and then relock the bootloader, with that order you will prevent any problems after relocking.
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Thanks for the advice mate, I've updated the post and switched the order
Can you use this guide to flash different carrier firmware on device?
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Can you use this guide to flash different carrier firmware on device?
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You can always try! I would probably recommend sticking to the firmware from your carrier though just to be on the safe side. If worst comes to worst you can always use this guide again to re-flash your carrier specific firmware if you find you are having issues! Let me know how you get on if you do try or need any help
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You can always try! I would probably recommend sticking to the firmware from your carrier though just to be on the safe side. If worst comes to worst you can always use this guide again to re-flash your carrier specific firmware if you find you are having issues! Let me know how you get on if you do try or need any help
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Thanks
I have been reading a bit and apparently there are different modems used between carriers. I currently have an unlocked Tmobile device and was wanting to flash the unlocked firmware...just dont want to risk bricking the phone. The phone works ok with tmobile fw, just wanted to get rid of bloat since I am now using it on ATT prepaid. Can find no info where anyone has done this. I 've flashed several Galaxy phones (to diff f/w)recently and Moto G's a few years back and it worked great.
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I have been reading a bit and apparently there are different modems used between carriers. I currently have an unlocked Tmobile device and was wanting to flash the unlocked firmware...just dont want to risk bricking the phone. The phone works ok with tmobile fw, just wanted to get rid of bloat since I am now using it on ATT prepaid. Can find no info where anyone has done this. I 've flashed several Galaxy phones (to diff f/w)recently and Moto G's a few years back and it worked great.
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I know it's possible to flash the boot.img seperate, as I've done that already myself but I'm unsure about flashing a different modem. I imagine the process will be very similar to flashing the boot but I'd need to do some digging and find out exactly! Even if you could there's no guarantee that it would work. I'll do some digging and see what I can find and get back to you!
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I have been reading a bit and apparently there are different modems used between carriers. I currently have an unlocked Tmobile device and was wanting to flash the unlocked firmware...just dont want to risk bricking the phone.
The phone works ok with tmobile fw, just wanted to get rid of bloat since I am now using it on ATT prepaid. Can find no info where anyone has done this. I 've flashed several Galaxy phones (to diff f/w)recently and Moto G's a few years back and it worked great.
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Assuming LG has made the same decisions for the G7 as they did for the V30, the answer is no.
At least on the V30 series, T-mobile variant can NOT be flashed to anything else because it has different RSA encryption keys from any other V30 phone. This is why back in May when we found the wonderful LG Oreo bootloader unlock exploit, every V30/V30+/V30S on the planet can now be bootloader unlocked and rooted -- EXCEPT for the the T-mobile H932. Because you need Oreo and you need (at least temporarily) fastboot flash commands.
So, all the carrier unlocked US998, European H930 and even the dual SIM H930DS (which have fastboot flash commands) can immediately be bootloader unlocked and rooted. For the others -- like the North American variants AT&T H931, Canadian H933, Verizon VS996, Sprint LS998 -- you first flash the carrier unlocked US998 firmware (aka Frankenstein) over those models to "convert" them to US998 to add back fastboot flash commands. We use dev patched LGUP. Then, after bootloader unlock and root, Sprint and Verizon users often flash back either all or part of their firmware to get back features or LTE bands (Sprint especially). They are still rooted, they still have TWRP. As a result of this, we suddenly now have tons of ROMs and custom kernels are under development.
But T-mobile H932 users are locked out of this development bonanza, because you can't cross flash anything without bricking the phone. I would assume the same for G7? T-mobile must have demanded this, because all the other North American V30 variants share the same RSA encryption keys which make cross flashing possible. If T-mobile demanded it for their V30, seems they would do the same for the next phone also.
Someone with a G7 came in to the V30 Frankenstein thread to ask if it works on G7, but that seems like something that should be discussed in this forum.
ChazzMatt said:
Assuming LG has made the same decisions for the G7 as they did for the V30, the answer is no.
At least on the V30 series, T-mobile variant can NOT be flashed to anything else because it has different RSA encryption keys from any other V30 phone. This is why back in May when we found the wonderful LG Oreo bootloader unlock exploit, every V30/V30+/V30S on the planet can now be bootloader unlocked and rooted -- EXCEPT for the the T-mobile H932. Because you need Oreo and you need (at least temporarily) fastboot flash commands.
So, all the carrier unlocked US998, European H930 and even the dual SIM H930DS (which have fastboot flash commands) can immediately be bootloader unlocked and rooted. For the others -- like the North American variants AT&T H931, Canadian H933, Verizon VS996, Sprint LS998 -- you first flash the carrier unlocked US998 firmware (aka Frankenstein) over those models to "convert" them to US998 to add back fastboot flash commands. We use dev patched LGUP. Then, after bootloader unlock and root, Sprint and Verizon users often flash back either all or part of their firmware to get back features or LTE bands (Sprint especially). They are still rooted, they still have TWRP. As a result of this, we suddenly now have tons of ROMs and custom kernels are under development.
But T-mobile H932 users are locked out of this development bonanza, because you can't cross flash anything without bricking the phone. I would assume the same for G7? T-mobile must have demanded this, because all the other North American V30 variants share the same RSA encryption keys which make cross flashing possible. If T-mobile demanded it for their V30, seems they would do the same for the next phone also.
Someone with a G7 came in to the V30 Frankenstein thread to ask if it works on G7, but that seems like something that should be discussed in this forum.
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Thanks for the reply and that's kinda what what I been reading, just not as much detail. Thanks for detailed explanation
ChazzMatt said:
Assuming LG has made the same decisions for the G7 as they did for the V30, the answer is no.
At least on the V30 series, T-mobile variant can NOT be flashed to anything else because it has different RSA encryption keys from any other V30 phone. This is why back in May when we found the wonderful LG Oreo bootloader unlock exploit, every V30/V30+/V30S on the planet can now be bootloader unlocked and rooted -- EXCEPT for the the T-mobile H932. Because you need Oreo and you need (at least temporarily) fastboot flash commands.
So, all the carrier unlocked US998, European H930 and even the dual SIM H930DS (which have fastboot flash commands) can immediately be bootloader unlocked and rooted. For the others -- like the North American variants AT&T H931, Canadian H933, Verizon VS996, Sprint LS998 -- you first flash the carrier unlocked US998 firmware (aka Frankenstein) over those models to "convert" them to US998 to add back fastboot flash commands. We use dev patched LGUP. Then, after bootloader unlock and root, Sprint and Verizon users often flash back either all or part of their firmware to get back features or LTE bands (Sprint especially). They are still rooted, they still have TWRP. As a result of this, we suddenly now have tons of ROMs and custom kernels are under development.
But T-mobile H932 users are locked out of this development bonanza, because you can't cross flash anything without bricking the phone. I would assume the same for G7? T-mobile must have demanded this, because all the other North American V30 variants share the same RSA encryption keys which make cross flashing possible. If T-mobile demanded it for their V30, seems they would do the same for the next phone also.
Someone with a G7 came in to the V30 Frankenstein thread to ask if it works on G7, but that seems like something that should be discussed in this forum.
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Ok what about flashing the European LMG710EM firmware onto the Sprint G7? Would i risk bricking my device? Im trying to find a solution to unlocking my sprint phone
mastervideogamer79 said:
Ok what about flashing the European LMG710EM firmware onto the Sprint G7? Would i risk bricking my device? Im trying to find a solution to unlocking my sprint phone
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did you try flashing G710EM firmware in the sprint g7? i also have a sprint variant and want to unlock it.
UPDATE: just tried to flash it but lg up doesnt even start flashing the kdz file, it gives "LAF WRITE PROTECTION" and "Cross flash is not supported" messages
luckily phone is working just fine with the original software, i mean it didnt bricked the phone since it didnt even started to flash.
in other post i saw a user that tried flashing tmobile firmware with lg v20 dll and bricked his sprint g7
elmy24 said:
did you try flashing G710EM firmware in the sprint g7? i also have a sprint variant and want to unlock it.
UPDATE: just tried to flash it but lg up doesnt even start flashing the kdz file, it gives "LAF WRITE PROTECTION" and "Cross flash is not supported" messages
luckily phone is working just fine with the original software, i mean it didnt bricked the phone since it didnt even started to flash.
in other post i saw a user that tried flashing tmobile firmware with lg v20 dll and bricked his sprint g7
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Oh man thats why I didnt want to risk it but thanks for trying. Haven't found a way to unlock it, phones just sitting there
Hi everyone,No-one haven't successful crossflash the lg g7,I have the verizon g7 variant I would like to flash it to a different carrier.,
elmy24 said:
did you try flashing G710EM firmware in the sprint g7? i also have a sprint variant and want to unlock it.
UPDATE: just tried to flash it but lg up doesnt even start flashing the kdz file, it gives "LAF WRITE PROTECTION" and "Cross flash is not supported" messages
luckily phone is working just fine with the original software, i mean it didnt bricked the phone since it didnt even started to flash.
in other post i saw a user that tried flashing tmobile firmware with lg v20 dll and bricked his sprint g7
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I am getting same error. I have sprint LG g7. Trying to flash canadian AWM rom.
I followed this tutorial in my LG G7 variant model LM-G710EMW and works. Now, I'm downloading the specific firmware in lg-firmwares.com to install with this method.
I bought my LG G7 in Brazil, with CLARO mobile operator and now I have a LG G7 without bond. Thanks for this tutorial!
With this guide warranty come back?
mastervideogamer79 said:
Oh man thats why I didnt want to risk it but thanks for trying. Haven't found a way to unlock it, phones just sitting there
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akyl001 said:
I am getting same error. I have sprint LG g7. Trying to flash canadian AWM rom.
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just found a way to unlock the sprint variant by flashing european rom
elmy24 said:
just found a way to unlock the sprint variant by flashing european rom
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You should make a post verifying the way you did it and giving proof of this happening. If you do it you will help a lot of people, and maybe it will help other variants to reach root.
How can I solve the "unsecure flashing image to secure flashing device" problem?
Eltoniz said:
How can I solve the "unsecure flashing image to secure flashing device" problem?
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model number?
software version?
is it KDZ or TOT firmware?
Does anyone know if the bootloader on this phone can be unlocked? I am thinking about buying it in Canada but LG phones in Canada tend not to have unlockable bootloaders.
Bump.
What stops us from having root on this thing?
Also curious about this too. I can't find anything
This is the official list of devices that LG will allow for an unlocked bootloader: https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
The ONE is not on the list. So unless LG changes its mind, or someone finds an exploit, we are SOL.
The G7 One has bootloader unlock in the dev options..
But for the life of me, I could not figure out how to get to Fastboot mode..
The G7 ThinQ combinations do not work, neither do adb reboot bootloader
Drop a line if anyone managed to boot into the bootloader..
As Mr.mayb2 requested...here a rooted boot.img from the US Verizon LG Velvet.
Pulled the original boot.img directly from the kdz that was provided to me via
http://lgegdmswdl.s.llnwi.net/dn/do...5CAIKAED3DRMO/G900VM10e_00_VZW_US_OP_1009.kdz
Then did un'kdz and un'dz.
loaded it into magisk and patched the file.
Please note that LG Velvet has 2 bootloader partitions. so be sure that you patch it to a/b.
How to unlock bootloader
29y6145 said:
How to unlock bootloader
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Thats the thing where everything will stand and fall.
To unlock the bootloader you need an unlock-code from the vendor.
For the EU-Version i got that via mail from LG.
But i've no clue if LG does this for US too.
Does that come down to LG or to the carriers (Verizon, ATT, etc)?
WELCOMETOOCEANIA said:
Does that come down to LG or to the carriers (Verizon, ATT, etc)?
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Got it this way.
LG Developer
The official developer resources for LG products and platforms.
developer.lge.com
MikGx said:
Got it this way.
LG Developer
The official developer resources for LG products and platforms.
developer.lge.com
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Yes, but it only supports the EU variants as of now. Would the decision to not unlock US variants come down to an LG decision or the carriers not allowing it?
However, when I did try to use that tool I could only get my IMEI and not my device ID. It says "OK" when I enter my IMEI too so I'm wondering whether it would also accept my device ID and work anyway.
But, I'm having difficulties finding my device ID (or at least the full 64 character one they want). The ones I get from apps that pull it are only 16 character. The fastboot/bootloader method they give on that page doesn't work for me (to get the device ID). Possibly because rebooting to bootloader in ADB does nothing but reboot the phone. Rebooting to fastboot works but the commands don't work to get the device ID.
Do you know how to find the device ID otherwise?
WELCOMETOOCEANIA said:
Yes, but it only supports the EU variants as of now. Would the decision to not unlock US variants come down to an LG decision or the carriers not allowing it?
However, when I did try to use that tool I could only get my IMEI and not my device ID. It says "OK" when I enter my IMEI too so I'm wondering whether it would also accept my device ID and work anyway.
But, I'm having difficulties finding my device ID (or at least the full 64 character one they want). The ones I get from apps that pull it are only 16 character. The fastboot/bootloader method they give on that page doesn't work for me (to get the device ID). Possibly because rebooting to bootloader in ADB does nothing but reboot the phone. Rebooting to fastboot works but the commands don't work to get the device ID.
Do you know how to find the device ID otherwise?
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Sry.
Dont know about lg´s politics concerning this.
Just reacted on the request to produce an rooted boot.img.
Maybe plead lg via mail to the bones givin other regions possibility to root...?
WELCOMETOOCEANIA said:
Yes, but it only supports the EU variants as of now. Would the decision to not unlock US variants come down to an LG decision or the carriers not allowing it?
However, when I did try to use that tool I could only get my IMEI and not my device ID. It says "OK" when I enter my IMEI too so I'm wondering whether it would also accept my device ID and work anyway.
But, I'm having difficulties finding my device ID (or at least the full 64 character one they want). The ones I get from apps that pull it are only 16 character. The fastboot/bootloader method they give on that page doesn't work for me (to get the device ID). Possibly because rebooting to bootloader in ADB does nothing but reboot the phone. Rebooting to fastboot works but the commands don't work to get the device ID.
Do you know how to find the device ID otherwise?
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Maybe try getting into fastbootd by rebooting in fastboot to fastbootd
Fastboot reboot fastbootd
Worth a shot.
you cant root without a bootloader unlock and you arent getting it with the verizon version. the velvet is down to $120 and although its tempting, i wouldnt do it without the unlock.
Anyone with unlocked abl or eng abl for Velvet G900EM, EMW or Wing F100EM, EMW I can unlock bootloader and root device, just have unlocked abl or eng abl
Mr.PvT said:
Anyone with unlocked abl or eng abl for Velvet G900EM, EMW or Wing F100EM, EMW I can unlock bootloader and root device, just have unlocked abl or eng abl
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Hava you been able to unlock yours? Im on Korea version and if you can unlock yours with exploit then I can also do the same with LG token
I can't unlock bootloader for my lg velvet LM-G900VM
Please suggest how to root?
I Have been trying on the Motorola website and it says that the phone is ineligible to be unlocked when i put the Device ID on there site. I mean, why would the phone even have an OEM Unlock option if there was no way to unlock the bootloader? Just asking if anyone else has found a way around this?
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I Have been trying on the Motorola website and it says that the phone is ineligible to be unlocked when i put the Device ID on there site. I mean, why would the phone even have an OEM Unlock option if there was no way to unlock theWhen I got that it was due to me putting the code in wrong
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GameTesterDev said:
I Have been trying on the Motorola website and it says that the phone is ineligible to be unlocked when i put the Device ID on there site. I mean, why would the phone even have an OEM Unlock option if there was no way to unlock the bootloader? Just asking if anyone else has found a way around this?
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When I got that message it was due to me putting the code in wrong
GameTesterDev said:
I Have been trying on the Motorola website and it says that the phone is ineligible to be unlocked when i put the Device ID on there site. I mean, why would the phone even have an OEM Unlock option if there was no way to unlock the bootloader? Just asking if anyone else has found a way around this?
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ATT branded moto phones are not eligible for bootloader unlock.
googlephoneFKLenAsh said:
ATT branded moto phones are not eligible for bootloader unlock.
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I unlocked my Motorola Edge+ 5G's bootloader. And it was directly from AT&T
GameTesterDev said:
I unlocked my Motorola Edge+ 5G's bootloader. And it was directly from AT&T
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Do you really have a moto edge+ 5g? And from ATT? And bootloader unlocked?
ATT doesn't sell your "BOOTLOADER UNLOCKABLE" MOTO EDGE+ 5G.
No single att branded Motorola phone is EVER eligible for official bootloader unlock.
If you want an unlocked bootloader you should only buy it directly from Motorola
Depends on who you bought it from. If you want an unlocked version always buy direct from manufacturer instead of a carrier or Amazon... They always Lock down anything they sell.
googlephoneFKLenAsh said:
Do you really have a moto edge+ 5g? And from ATT? And bootloader unlocked?
ATT doesn't sell your "BOOTLOADER UNLOCKABLE" MOTO EDGE+ 5G.
No single att branded Motorola phone is EVER eligible for official bootloader unlock.
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Well, mine is unlocked lmao.
GameTesterDev said:
Well, mine is unlocked lmao.
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You can continue to claim you unlocked the bootloader of your att version moto g stylus 5g and call it a day.
att never sells MOTO Edge+ 5g. So either you don't actually own a moto edge+ 5g or you bought an unlocked version from somewhere else like bestbuy but not from ATT.
I am enjoying my bootloader unlocked moto g stylus 5g 2022 and you are begging others to help you with unlocking your att branded moto g stylus.
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I unlocked my Motorola Edge+ 5G's bootloader. And it was directly from AT&T
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May you provide proof please?
Other than bought directly from motorola.com (unlocked) or some T-Mobile version, all other US variants cannot have bootloader unlocked.
Have a nice day.
mingkee said:
May you provide proof please?
Other than bought directly from motorola.com (unlocked) or some T-Mobile version, all other US variants cannot have bootloader unlocked.
Have a nice day.
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ATT never sells moto edge+ 5g. There is no att variant moto edge+ 5g at all.
For Motorola phones, usually only unlocked version, t-mobile/metro, t-mobile MVNOs, boost mobile, us cellular and google fi versions are eligible for bootloader unlock. ATT, tracfone, ATT MVNOs, verizon and verizon MVNO versions are never eligible for bootloader unlock.
Visible version used to be fully unlocked version and eligible for bootloader unlock but after visible enforcing 60-day sim-lock policy, visible is shipping dedicated visible version or verizon version motorola phones and they are no longer eligible for bootloader unlock.
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Has anyone unlocked the Verizon bootloader I am getting the same error message as everyone else.
wonderlandpoet1 said:
Has anyone unlocked the Verizon bootloader I am getting the same error message as everyone else.
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So sorry but you are sol! Never buy a device from a network provider because they are locked down! Always buy directly from device manufacturer if you want to unlock it!
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So sorry but you are sol! Never buy a device from a network provider because they are locked down! Always buy directly from device manufacturer if you want to unlock it!
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I have always been able to unlock T-Mobile/Metro this is my first time dealing with a Verizon bootloader. So basically there is no way to accomplish this.
T-Mobile/ Metro by T-Mobile are bootloader unlock eligible almost immediately, though I have heard of people running into trouble with it before successfully unlocking a few days or a week later. T-Mobile requires the phone to be paid for before SIM unlocking for use with another carrier, and Metro requires you to keep service for 6 months before they'll allow you to network unlock.
I UNLOCKED BY BOOTLOADER JUST YESTURDAY
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fastboot devices
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY
JUST COPY ALL THE 5 STRINGS IN NOTEPAD AND PUT THEM RIGHT AFTER EACH OTHER COPY TO THAT WEBSITE FORM
AND YOU SHOULD GET UNLOCK UNIQUE_KEY
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start like this
1. so basically go to about phone and tap build untill it says your now a developer
2. go to setting now and type developer options in search and check on the oem unlocking and adb device
3. download minimal fastboot adb file from web or where your left with platform-tools forlder
go to cmd prompt on your computer go to the location in the folder platform-tools
like mine was the folder in documents so i went like cmd windows and typed C:\Users\Administrator\Documents\platform-tools
after just put your phone in bootloader mode or fastboot mode just turn off phone and after hold down the
volume down and power button together till you see the fastboot screen
4. type the command fastboot devices
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
3A65162188522710#5A59323246393852464B006D6F746F2067200000#1F1D58B10997001E7435FB445EC7B947F899523B02FCAE78AB6815E45772643E#9802D467000000000000000000000000
put all five string together go to that website
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and fill out the form they will send you in email the unique key
then just fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY MCHKI5V3QAWVQ3ZETDYK
with your emailed unique key and just tap down button and power and now your bootloader is unlocked
ive attatched some pics since every code is different i dont mind sharing mine
please look at the pics so u can see how i did it with notepad string next after string data and just put it like in the form of tha website and you should get the unique key check your email spam or delete email
mine went to my deleted email for some reason and as you can see i can only relock my bootloade with lock cmd fastboot oem lock UNIQUE_KEY MCHKI5V3QAWVQ3ZETDYK
wich you dont have to because now you can isntall custom roms and magisk root
hope this helps and question pm me mine said im unlocked already as you can see in the third pic
i might be able to help later with magisk too im goot at it
GameTesterDev said:
I Have been trying on the Motorola website and it says that the phone is ineligible to be unlocked when i put the Device ID on there site. I mean, why would the phone even have an OEM Unlock option if there was no way to unlock the bootloader? Just asking if anyone else has found a way around this?
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Its because that feature is always built in to any android device, but it is up to who you bought it from that decides if they will allow you to unlock it or not!
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try flasing wtih the tmobile file
download the coverter.bat to platform-tools folder and also extract the zip of the tmo firmware
click on convert.bat to creat a flashfile.bat
put your phone on fastboot or bootloader mode the same when you turn off you phone and hold volume down and powre together when you get to fastboot screen
just click the flashfile.bat
and it will flash your phone then try the above i mentioned to unlock bootloader instructions
thats how i did it
i have tmobile service so it worked out for me
maybe after unlock your bootloader you can reflash the same way for your service like
att, boost mobile, cricket, retus, tmobile or tracfone
again my phone is the xt-2131 version
also everytime you reflash something and have the option to go to the phone setting you have to oem unlock
and adb debuggin on so that you dont brick it