I would just like to say that I was a late comer to this phone and its been a long time since I've had a decent phone I could BL unlock, root, and tweak to my geek hearts content. The information on this particular forum, is so spread out and contradicting, it was a bit disheartening, but I eventually took my Verizon G7 from the original stock fw
G710VM10f to LOS20 without a single issue, and I'd like to just relay the exact steps I took, just in case some one might find it helpful.
So, starting from 100% stock Verizon fw...
***CREATED BACKUPS***and then:
1. Unlocked Bootlader - I followed the steps exactly, skipping 15-23
2. Crossflashed to g710em30f - LGUP DUAL or any LG UP with Partition DL option is acceptable.
3. Added OrangeFox | LineageOS 20 | MindTheGapps to my SD Card.
4. Rebooted into EDL
5. Used QFIL to flash ofox_metadata.img to boot_a and boot_b
6. Rebooted into OF recovery and did a full format and typed 'YES'.
7. Flashed LineageOS .zip (DO NOT REBOOT)
8. Flashed OrangeFox-R11.0_2.3-Stable-judyln.zip (Reboots to recovery automatically)
9. Flashed MindTheGapps
10. Flashed Magisk (Using OrangeFox built-in method)
11. OrangeFox Menu --> Manage Partitions --> Select Data --> Change FS --> F2FS
12. Reboot
13. PROFIT!
NOTE: I included my rooted boot img file just in case anyone needs it (30G EM FW)
I had to install the Magisk Manager upon completion of setup, but everything else went flawlessly, my service works just fine, all the other weird little issues I've seen people having were absent in my particular experience. So, follow my steps and I would imagine the same would be allowed for others. If there is any questions on specifics, I'd be happy to answer them. Also, its been a while since I've been active here, but hope all is well with everyone and glad to be back.
Good luck!
Sweet!I'm a newbie on the G7 side as well,and have the same Verizon variant!Sad fact,I have AT&T as my carrier and in the states I haven't seen not 1 CFW works with the service due to IMS b.s.!I did manage to switch to the Brightpoint ULM firmware and it works 100%.Good post though!Good to see others are still using the G7!
I'm still running my LG G7 (Verizon, Verizon as the carrier, stock, rooted, debloated, etc) on Android 9.
Nice to see this guide here, just in case I want/need to switch.
You mentioned that your service works fine, which is great to hear:
Some questions:
- Are you on Verizon as a carrier?
- do you have VoLTE working? (I'm assuming 'yes', since you said service is fine.)
I had heard that LineageOS and VoLTE (and anything else that required IMS) was a problem -- has this been fixed? Or, perhaps, was it that your phone was previously activated using the stock ROM?
thanks!
swinokur said:
I'm still running my LG G7 (Verizon, Verizon as the carrier, stock, rooted, debloated, etc) on Android 9.
Nice to see this guide here, just in case I want/need to switch.
You mentioned that your service works fine, which is great to hear:
Some questions:
- Are you on Verizon as a carrier?
- do you have VoLTE working? (I'm assuming 'yes', since you said service is fine.)
I had heard that LineageOS and VoLTE (and anything else that required IMS) was a problem -- has this been fixed? Or, perhaps, was it that your phone was previously activated using the stock ROM?
thanks!
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I am currently on Verizon, yes, in Michigan if that helps, the service works great, if not better because I opened up a few other bands myself, but I wont be explaining all that here.
As for Volte, as far as I'm aware, Volte will never work on an Android 10+ rom, and that isn't likely to change unfortunately, but I can live without Volte if it means I can run A13 on this bad boy...lol
If you try A13 out. lemme know how it goes and if you thought it was worth it, if you wouldn't mind.
Thanks!
IJoxer said:
I am currently on Verizon, yes, in Michigan if that helps, the service works great, if not better because I opened up a few other bands myself, but I wont be explaining all that here.
As for Volte, as far as I'm aware, Volte will never work on an Android 10+ rom, and that isn't likely to change unfortunately, but I can live without Volte if it means I can run A13 on this bad boy...lol
If you try A13 out. lemme know how it goes and if you thought it was worth it, if you wouldn't mind.
Thanks!
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I think I'll give it a try later this evening,and see how it goes.I'm thinking VoLTE won't work,but I'm already crossflashed with ULM and IMS is working.I might get lucky?
IJoxer said:
I would just like to say that I was a late comer to this phone and its been a long time since I've had a decent phone I could BL unlock, root, and tweak to my geek hearts content. The information on this particular forum, is so spread out and contradicting, it was a bit disheartening, but I eventually took my Verizon G7 from the original stock fw
G710VM10f to LOS20 without a single issue, and I'd like to just relay the exact steps I took, just in case some one might find it helpful.
So, starting from 100% stock Verizon fw...
***CREATED BACKUPS***and then:
1. Unlocked Bootlader - I followed the steps exactly, skipping 15-23
2. Crossflashed to g710em30f - LGUP DUAL or any LG UP with Partition DL option is acceptable.
3. Added OrangeFox | LineageOS 20 | MindTheGapps to my SD Card.
4. Rebooted into EDL
5. Used QFIL to flash ofox_metadata.img to boot_a and boot_b
6. Rebooted into OF recovery and did a full format and typed 'YES'.
7. Flashed LineageOS .zip (DO NOT REBOOT)
8. Flashed OrangeFox-R11.0_2.3-Stable-judyln.zip (Reboots to recovery automatically)
9. Flashed MindTheGapps
10. Flashed Magisk (Using OrangeFox built-in method)
11. OrangeFox Menu --> Manage Partitions --> Select Data --> Change FS --> F2FS
12. Reboot
13. PROFIT!
NOTE: I included my rooted boot img file just in case anyone needs it (30G EM FW)
I had to install the Magisk Manager upon completion of setup, but everything else went flawlessly, my service works just fine, all the other weird little issues I've seen people having were absent in my particular experience. So, follow my steps and I would imagine the same would be allowed for others. If there is any questions on specifics, I'd be happy to answer them. Also, its been a while since I've been active here, but hope all is well with everyone and glad to be back.
Good luck!
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I wanted to add the link for the G710em30f firmware is dead in KDZ downloader.Here's an updated link to the firmware if you want to change it or if anyone else is looking for it?
LG G710EM | LG G7 ThinQ | Version: G710EM30f_00_OPEN_EU_OP_1124 | Firmware for Region: NEU from NEU/NORTHERN EUROPE - Lg-firmwares.com
LG G710EM Download the latest version of firmware | OS Version: Android 10 Q | Firmware version: G710EM30f_00_OPEN_EU_OP_1124 | NEU - Fan club LG-firmwares
lg-firmwares.com
Surgemanxx said:
I think I'll give it a try later this evening,and see how it goes.I'm thinking VoLTE won't work,but I'm already crossflashed with ULM and IMS is working.I might get lucky?
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I'm sure curious to hear if IMS/VoLTE work on this Lineage rom for you!
swinokur said:
I'm sure curious to hear if IMS/VoLTE work on this Lineage rom for you!
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It doesn't!I have have already tried it myself.Like he stated in his last post,IMS will probably never work on any custom rom.Not as of yet anyway!
Well the thing is, since Verizon turned off all the 3G service at the end of the year, and @IJoxer was saying above that his service is working fine -- sure seems like there's gotta be IMS working somehow? (It is also highly possible that I don't understand all the details about how voice can be made to work in a post 3G world...)
swinokur said:
Well the thing is, since Verizon turned off all the 3G service at the end of the year, and @IJoxer was saying above that his service is working fine -- sure seems like there's gotta be IMS working somehow? (It is also highly possible that I don't understand all the details about how voice can be made to work in a post 3G world...)
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The Verizon variant is the easiest to cross flash!No partition erasing needed,and I'm using Brightpoint firmware on my Verizon variant and my carrier is AT&T.Everything works except wifi calling,but I didn't care about that anyway!As goes for CFW's,it's a lost cause at the moment in the states unless some magical trick surfaces.
Related
with very little activity lately for the LGV20, especially with the unlocked US996 variant, I created a TWRP flashable package for the recent US99610k release. this zip flash every partition included in the latest KDZ package with the exception of recovery to keep TWRP. standard disclaimer applies, you do all of this at YOUR OWN risk! because I have not tested this yet, I can't verify whether 10k is rootable or not or if there's Anti-RollBack (ARB), so you need to be root'd before flashing this! failure to do so will probably cause you to lose root and/or lose TWRP! if 10k does have ARB you won't be able to downgrade. stay tuned on this.
NOTE1: you can find the partitions that will be flashed in the updater-script. to be extra cautious you can back up all of the partitions that will be overwritten with the following: dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/{partition} of=/external_sd/backup/{partition}.img.
NOTE2: boot partition has been modified only to remove rctd, nothing else so I consider this to still be stock
Instructions:
download US99610.zip file listed below and put on microSD card
download your choice of root and put on microSD card, choose from either Magisk or SuperSU *Note: v12.0 of Magisk does not work with the LGV20 device in general and v14.0 is recommended.
backup any data from internal "SD card"
boot into TWRP (requires TWRP recovery to already be installed)
create a TWRP backup of the device
flash zip from microSD card by using "Install"
FLASH YOUR CHOICE OF ROOT - Flashing root is VERY IMPORTANT BEFORE REBOOTING!
reboot
profit!
Download:
US99610k.zip md5sum: 26da82660579673e5486e0361ff8c6e6
US99610l.zip md5sum: 01423ade5ba4977e1e8ae6d5bc244ecf
US99610n.zip* md5sum: bbde6e972305918712b3c51f03a1be10
US99610o.zip md5sum: 6019e92c6e0b3691689820b43b2b0c5d
US99610p.zip md5sum: 9875e4da163168c84ce479509bf7e19d
US99620f.zip* md5sum: 3AEBED11462D0F4A18D3FB9A4FDE95EB
* - unlocked non-US Cellular
for 20f (Oreo) please see this comment about updating TWRP and /data encryption https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comm...s99610k10l10n10o10p20f_stock_rom_twrp/ed5olp6
Flashing Process (what flashing this zip does):
flash necessary partition images with the exception of recovery (to keep TWRP) from the KDZ
rename /system/recovery-from-boot.p to /system/recovery-from-boot.bak to prevent stock recovery from being installed on boot
wipes dalvik-cache and cache
BIG thanks to @McNutnut on guidance, as well as his script to put all of this together!
also thanks to @bullghost for the KDZ extractor (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600575)
@Tilde88 for the original updater-script template w/root (https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/us996-nrd90m-modded-notsostock-rom-v5-1-t3526542)
On your instructions portion it says h91810q.
storm68 said:
On your instructions portion it says h91810q.
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haha, thank you for helping me correct that!
Hmmmm. Not tested you say.... Nervous I am. Have time to fix using computer I do not.
I've been running 10k for almost a week now and haven't seen any issues. I can't necessarily speak for this ZIP, though. Taking a glance at it things look good.
One thing I'd like to point out is an issue I saw reported by another user. They stated that after they flashed US Cellar US996 updates their Unlocked US996 device was being picked up as the US Cellular device when attempting to use the LG website bootloader unlock. This is most likely due to the US Cellular bootloader being flashed and the device reporting a US Cellular device ID. This hasn't caused any issues when your device has already been bootloader-unlocked but I would not suggest that users re-lock their bootloader when running this US Cellular firmware as you may risk running into problems unlocking. The same user had also reported that they just flashed the 10f kdz with LGUP to correct the problem but not a risk I'd like to see anyone take. Just a word of caution.
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Thanks for the heads up.
Can you confirm what security patch 10k is up to on the 996? Any other documented updates/fixes?
nickthaskater said:
Thanks for the heads up.
Can you confirm what security patch 10k is up to on the 996? Any other documented updates/fixes?
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September 1st
No documented changes that I've seen.
No issues flashing for me... didn't wipe data, works well.. not sure what the changes are though, looks like the same
leonzwrx said:
No issues flashing for me... didn't wipe data, works well.. not sure what the changes are though, looks like the same
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If it's just a security update there won't be any visual differences.
I just installed and everything is as it was on 10h, save for the security date.
Thank you.
I flashed from US99610h to US99610k with no issues. I did not flash supersu or magistick after flashing the firmware because I need to use uverse app. So far 24 hours with no issue or crash.
I extracted this modem (actually I just removed everything else from the zip and modified the script file) because I wanted to see if the newer modem fixed some streaming issues I had. I'm on Lineage, but it looks like the modem keeps crashing. It works fine for a few minutes while streaming music but then crashes and takes the WiFi and LTE with it for a few seconds.
Shouldn't this updated modem work with 7.1?
Doug
Hello, my phone stuck in Logo LG. But before I was in the red triangle and I thought that installing this would work well. But now the bootloader has been blocked and I can no longer enter recovery. And I have happened to install by fastboot the recovery stock but I can not find that file anywhere.
Somebody can help me please?
Edit. The LGUP detect the phone but with unknow model. I put the dll in common and doesnt work. I dont know how to unbrick my phone
Edit 2: I think the OEM is blocked, because I tried the "fastboot oem lock" command and it says it was already blocked, then try to unlock it "fastboot oem unlock" and says: FAILED (remote: unknown command). I think it's because the box was unchecked in Settings> General> Development, but the problem is that I can not boot to activate it.
10l has been released for the US Cellular 996: https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-us996-firmwares/
I confirmed with a US Cellular rep that 10l includes:
KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability fix
BlueBorne fix (for SPLs September 1 or later)
Anyone with enough brains and heart to put together a .zip for the plebs?
nickthaskater said:
10l has been released for the US Cellular 996: https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-us996-firmwares/
I confirmed with a US Cellular rep that 10l includes:
KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability fix
BlueBorne fix (for SPLs September 1 or later)
Anyone with enough brains and heart to put together a .zip for the plebs?
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thanks for the update... I've updated the first post to reflect a 10l TWRP ZIP that works just like 10k that you can flash... tested working on my own US996
dimm0k said:
thanks for the update... I've updated the first post to reflect a 10l TWRP ZIP that works just like 10k that you can flash... tested working on my own US996
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Thank you very much!
Hey, I'm still on Dec 2016 stock using us996 us cellular. I can flash and keep root? That's what it sounds like but just confirming. If I do a clean flash, Magisk 14 works fine? Thx
strifej said:
Hey, I'm still on Dec 2016 stock using us996 us cellular. I can flash and keep root? That's what it sounds like but just confirming. If I do a clean flash, Magisk 14 works fine? Thx
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Just follow the instructions in the OP. You need to reflash the Magisk 14 image immediately after flashing the 10L zip.
Anyone know if the radio in either one of these is improved? - I have an unlocked US996 (from B&H photo, not US cellular) and regardless if I am using Verizon or AT&T, my current ROM's (US99610f) radio is very weak in weak signal areas - much crappier phones get much better signal in weak areas. I am hoping a new radio has solved this. It is the only thing I dislike about the V20
Also, with my standard unlocked US996 (already bootloader unlocked via LG developer website) am I better off with 10k or 10l ?
WTF? said:
Anyone know if the radio in either one of these is improved? - I have an unlocked US996 (from B&H photo, not US cellular) and regardless if I am using Verizon or AT&T, my current ROM's (US99610f) radio is very weak in weak signal areas - much crappier phones get much better signal in weak areas. I am hoping a new radio has solved this. It is the only thing I dislike about the V20
Also, with my standard unlocked US996 (already bootloader unlocked via LG developer website) am I better off with 10k or 10l ?
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Be careful, when I flashed this to my unlocked US996 on Verizon I lost all data, and furthermore could not restore stock without uppercut. I think it's bound to US cellular, these firmwares.
R-T-B said:
Be careful, when I flashed this to my unlocked US996 on Verizon I lost all data, and furthermore could not restore stock without uppercut. I think it's bound to US cellular, these firmwares.
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I'm not sure what you did, no, you shouldn't have lost your data nor is it bound to US Cellular devices. I have the 10L zip running on my unlocked 996 without any issue. I flashed it via TWRP from 10K and didn't lose anything.
With the differences between the EU, Global variants, and software versions listed in the threads I've gone through, I am having trouble finding a guide that I am sure would be applicable to root my Oneplus 9 LE2117 11.2.5.5-LE54CB. (T-Mobile)(US)
My device is SIM unlocked, and the bootloader is unlocked, but I am unsure of the best method to root.
Could anyone point me in the right direction?
Follow the steps to install magisk.
Superguy said:
Follow the steps to install magisk.
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Thanks for the response. I believe that's the last step I have to complete to be done, but that is where I seem to be getting lost. I can't find a boot image for the specific model and software numbers I have. From the threads I have read I think I could use the boot image for software version 11.2.2.2 but I am uncertain.
I went ahead and used the boot.img for 11.2.2.2 and it looks like it worked.
captain_howdy said:
With the differences between the EU, Global variants, and software versions listed in the threads I've gone through, I am having trouble finding a guide that I am sure would be applicable to root my Oneplus 9 LE2117 11.2.5.5-LE54CB. (T-Mobile)(US)
My device is SIM unlocked, and the bootloader is unlocked, but I am unsure of the best method to root.
Could anyone point me in the right direction?
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You need 11.2.5.5 boot.img from any region. Then follow the instructions install magisk.
just use the AA image for tmobile. patch the image with magisk the file will go to your download file then fastboot boot the img file from the one get from magisk after patching and you will gain temp root. direct install with magisk and reboot. if you get into a bootloop. reset devices from recovery and you will still retain root after the reset. i have installed empty slot ota and direct install. bootlooped on ota empty slot but reset from recover fixed problem instantly and retained root. direct install no bootloop retained root.
Does anyone care to comment with insights or experiences in regards
to Rooting with Magisk which will allow for the installation on a Custom ROM at a later time -
that is, when a stable Lineage OS for example is available for the OP-9 (t-Mobile) ?
Thank You in Advance !
I doubt it but anything is possible. with the process to convert to different variants being fairly simple and accessible there will be very little focus on that particular software. It is compatible with gloabal pathched boot image to gain root and from there your pretty much able to customize to do what ever your heart desires.
Superguy said:
Follow the steps to install magisk.
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Can you direct me where to find that ?
I'm having difficulties getting anything to work...
If you are on the latest Tmobile update,you can use 11.2.8.8.img from either AA,BA or DA. the boot.img are all the same.
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I'm on 11.2.6.6.LE54CB - and I thought the end two letters were Important ?
avid_droid said:
Negative. Letters don't matter. The latest update from T-Mobile normally correlates with the latest of AA,BA,DA. If you are on the 11.2.6.6 it's 11.2.8.8. any of the boot.img will work.
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See, the thing is, I was so accustomed to having an Un-Locked device from t-Mo, I didn't realize that the Awesome Dude who un-locks the SIM, does not actually un-lock the Phone. So Much Bull**** from t-Mo...
ANy-Hoo... I just applied thru the OP site to get my 9 completely un-locked.
Thank You for Your Time and Response!
avid_droid said:
Negative. Letters don't matter. The latest update from T-Mobile normally correlates with the latest of AA,BA,DA. If you are on the 11.2.6.6 it's 11.2.8.8. any of the boot.img will work.
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Quick little bump, but I'm on 11.2.7.7.LE54CB. Has anything still changed or would I still be good to go to use the 11.2.8.8. boot.img to root or the latest 11.2.9.9.LE25AA from OnePlus's site directly?
I have managed to install the Eurepean 11.2.9.9.LE15BA for the 9 PRO le2117
I have the tmobile 9 5g version not the pro. camera doesnt pull up but otherwise runs fine
Need help here! I forgot to backup my oneplus 9 pro LE2127 when I tried to root my phone using TWRP，and I installed TWRP in my phone's boot partition which wiped out all data in that partition. I used TWRP side loaded Global ROM to recover my phone but the phone doesn't have any signal with sim card in. Used MSM tool backe to T-Mobile 11.2.5.5 and still same problem, sim card can be read but no signal. Flashed T-Mobile modem but modem b failed, it says no such partition.
Bought this phone from third party. Any suggestion is appreciated.
I used a rooted Moto G7 on T-Mobil for quite a while. But it is now giving me some issues and I'm considering buying a 2021
Motorola One 5G Ace | 2021 from AmazonFor $299
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08NWD7K8H/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
I have a few questions.
1. Anyone using T-Mobil with this phone? Any problems? Special simcard for 5G or will my G7 simcard work?
2. Bugs or problems with the Motorola one 5G 128GB?
3. Does it come with android 10 or 11?
4. How easy to root?
Thank you.
maybeme2 said:
I used a rooted Moto G7 on T-Mobil for quite a while. But it is now giving me some issues and I'm considering buying a 2021
Motorola One 5G Ace | 2021 from AmazonFor $299
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08NWD7K8H/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
I have a few questions.
1. Anyone using T-Mobil with this phone? Any problems? Special simcard for 5G or will my G7 simcard work?
2. Bugs or problems with the Motorola one 5G 128GB?
3. Does it come with android 10 or 11?
4. How easy to root?
Thank you.
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1. Not on t-mobile.
2.I didn't find any bugs. I bought the retail us version.
3.It comes with 10. I am running 11 from Canada.
4. Root is easy, but not complete. You also need to get r/w access which is complicated but easy. Also any debloating requires the use of pm from an ADB shell or as a terminal command. There are good guides here on how to do all of this.
Custom ROMs are available, more on the Telegram channel.
Thank you Retief.
I went ahead and bought one and am setting it up.
One problem I'm facing is the touch screen is too sensitive. If I tap too forcefully near the top of a screen everything gets minimized (I forget the correct name for it). It's most annoying. Any ideas? Sensitivity controls?
Also, any way to get rid of the notch?
Thanks.
Mine is a usa T-mobile motorola moto one 5g ace, android 10, software variant t, model number xt2113-2, purchased April 20, 2022 from a T-mobile store. My old sim card would not fit. It's loaded with bloatware. I am also trying to root but its going to take some time to gather up all the correct programs and files so it doesn't brick. There's a Noob guide on this forum that offers great advice on how to root. I'll read it 5 more times before I do anything. If you do manage to root your phone please let us know how you did it.
I am rooted, r/w access obtained and debloated. I used the three guides on here.
RETIEF said:
I am rooted, r/w access obtained and debloated. I used the three guides on here.
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That's terrific RETIEF.
Which 3 guides in here?
Did you hit any problems and if so how did you solve them?
Thanks.
The guides are in the guides section. The ones by Artcul8madness worked. Now that there is a working twrp, other methods are possible. You must unlock the bootloader first! I had no problems following the guides.
Thanks. Still a risky thing with bootloops, etc. I think I'll wait for the ota updates to Android 11 or 12.
I picked up one of these earlier this week (variant XT2113-2, 128GB just like yours) and am using it on T-Mobile in the US. It's working really well, no issues so far, and the 5G feels incredibly fast (it's my first 5G device - if speedtest.net is reliable, I'm consistently seeing >125Mbps download speeds in Los Angeles).
I specifically bought this phone to use with LineageOS, and the bootloader unlocking procedure and rooting went very smoothly. No issues at all so far with the device, LineageOS, or the unlocking/rooting.
Just as an aside, I opted for a used model off of Ebay, and they're going for between $150-$200 with the 128GB of storage ROM if you'd like to save some money.
Thank you for getting back to me. I too am well pleased with the phone and its performance.
I have been afraid to root it yet because of problems I read about.
1. How —exactly— did you root it?
2. Ive used lineageos on a previous phone. How well is it working for you on this phone?
maybeme2 said:
Thank you for getting back to me. I too am well pleased with the phone and its performance.
I have been afraid to root it yet because of problems I read about.
1. How —exactly— did you root it?
2. Ive used lineageos on a previous phone. How well is it working for you on this phone?
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Apologies for the delayed response, I thought I was set to receive email notifications for replies! I actually rooted it while flashing LineageOS - I first unlocked the bootloader by following the instructions on the LOS install page (https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/kiev/install), then flashed Lineage Recovery via fastboot. From there, I rebooted into Lineage recovery (NOT the OS/system, it'll overwrite the new recovery), flashed the LineageOS ROM, then followed that with GApps and Magisk.
See the link I posted, you'll root it at step 6 under "Installing LineageOS from recovery". Download Magisk from here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk, rename the .img file it gives you to a .zip, and you'll be able to flash it at Step 6 above via sideloading or over a microsd, same with google apps.
Lineage is working well so far! The only quirk is that the lockscreen likes to randomly wake up, but I'm not sure if that's just my secondhand phone's fault. Wifi calling and VoLTE all work on TMobile.
Let me know if I can be of any more help!
Thank you for getting back to me. You are very kind and helpful.
When I get enough courage I'll follow in your steps.
You can manually update to latest Android 11 (April patch)
Bootloader unlock may be required.
Download the ROM https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_cid50_CFC.xml.zip
Unpack the zip and enter bootloader (turn the phone off and press and hold volume down and power it on)
Flash everything EXCEPT radio.img. Failure to do it will result in NO SIM error!
Everything is better with this version ROM. Do not update to Android at this time because it's a mess.
I manually upgraded to A12 on my XT2141-2 as soon as I was able. The only issue I've had was SIM not detected with 1 specific Lsposed module enabled, disabling that one module resolved that though. And ofc not having Gravity Box yet kinda sucks but I've had a blast with new theming possibility with A12 thanks to Repainted and Project Themed apps.
Could you elaborate on any issues you experienced yourself?
Sorry to have to ask this, but what happens if I somehow screw things up? unless I'm mistaken there's no TWRP for this phone (yet) to help with recovery...and how might I go about backing things up before I try to flash a new ROM build on my device? (Still new to things)
edit: addition: probably a stupid question, but I've only ever flashed the `boot.img` file, am I supposed to "fastboot flash" every file over?
ruq said:
Sorry to have to ask this, but what happens if I somehow screw things up? unless I'm mistaken there's no TWRP for this phone (yet) to help with recovery...and how might I go about backing things up before I try to flash a new ROM build on my device? (Still new to things)
edit: addition: probably a stupid question, but I've only ever flashed the `boot.img` file, am I supposed to "fastboot flash" every file over?
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will this unlock verizon edge 5g
jakethesnake24 said:
will this unlock verizon edge 5g
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No. Everything I've read states that Verizon Phones are hard-locked-down and cannot be rooted, unless there exists or is discovered at some point in the future an exploit to crack such phones. Sorry if that means you're out of luck.
I believe the preferred way of having a rootable phone is to always outright purchase it independently of any carrier. I purchased mine unlocked at a Best Buy.
In case anyone is reading this and getting a 404 on the OG post link for the ROM I found it under this updated link.
i've never flashed firmware partitions before on my other 2 moto devices, i understand having read the install of lineage that this step is req'd for this model.
i'll be using the lineage recovery to install the rom flash, this is the method ive done before. My question is once i sideload the firmware partitions, will this automatically asign which partion the rom will be written too or do i have to tell it which one, im understanding that it will be either A or B partition??
I'd like to wipe/erase as much of the stock rom off the phone, remove everything and then flash the operating rom to a clean phone. Am i understanding this correctly or missing anything? Is there anything that i need or should know or do when at this step? any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
This is a brand new phone out of the box, is there other ways that any of you would approach this phone to totally wipe it, i'm hoping that ill get the android 11 update immediatley over ota, i understand that i will have to go through intial setup, to get to unlocking the bootloader, wish i didnt have to do that, also i dont believe kiev has an official android 12 oem/factory rom but lineage has 19.1, im thinking install 18.1 and then later reflash android 12 when it comes out. Im talking to much.... any advice be great. TIA
First things first, know your device. Is it an XT2113-2 RETUS variant or something else? As long as the bootloader can be unlocked, it seems any kiev (qualcom) variant should work with lineageos - just best to know what you started with in the event you need to ask for assistance or you want to revert back to stock.
My suggestion assuming you are starting from a new phone out of the box with the plan of putting official lineageos (either 18.1 - android 11 or 19.1 - android 12) on it:
Have the phone ota update to the most recent stock firmware. For XT2113-2 RETUS at the time of this post, this is android 11 version RZKS31.Q3-45-16-8-3 released 2022.06.30. Lineageos currently uses the binary blobs from this version. I suspect having the latest stock radios and bootloader on your device will result in fewer issues and may likely make your life easier later.
After updating to the most current stock version, request the bootloader unlock key from the moto www site. You may need to wait 24-72 hours or longer before the phone will allow unlocking. Leave the phone on, connected to your (primary) carrier, and use your carrier data (i.e. not wifi) during this time.
After updating to the most current stock version, put all the sims in the phone for the carriers you plan to use and let the phone provision the carriers (I've read this can only be done on stock firmware - switching carriers without having done this step apparently requires going back to stock). Test that you can swap sims and use the phone as you need to (e.g. wifi calling, try visual voice mail, try 5 G, etc).
Unlock the bootloader. Be sure to leave the oem unlocking toggle to allow after unlocking the bootloader.
Most important: when coming from stock (either now or in the future), follow the instructions on the lineageos www site. In particular, flash the copy-partitions.zip following the sequence described in the lineageos instructions. Don't worry about the A/B partitions for now, the device will take care of itself. You only need to flash the copy-partions.zip when comming from stock (either now or if you reflash stock in the future and then want to go back to lineageos).
Flash official linageos 18.1, android 11 (not 19.1- android 12). 19.1 is the newest version; however it may have issues. 18.1 works great (for me) and it will likely be easier for you to check if everthing is working as you expect. Upgrade (via ota) to lineageos 19.1 in a month or two.
Updating official lineageos via ota, the device will flash to the appropriate A or B partition. You should not need to do anything unless there is an issue.
I'd like to wipe/erase as much of the stock rom off the phone ...
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Following the lineageos installation instructions will accomplish that.
Good luck.
notmyrealhandle, thanks for your time and reply, perfect write, i understood everything you said. i never thought of doing ota via data as opposed to wifi, thanks. perfect