Can't Root Unlocked Optimus G E973 Stamped *NOT FOR SALE* - LG Optimus G (International)

So a few weeks ago I purchased an Optimus G E973 here in Canada from a guy who had posted an ad on Kijiji. He claimed that his company had bought a bunch of Optimus Gs but ended up switching to Blackberry for their email system or something. The phone was brand new with the USB cable and outlet adapter, but no box was included. All of the protective stickers were still intact, but when I peeled the thin IMEI barcode sticker off the bottom right side, the plastic is engraved/stamped with *NOT FOR SALE*. The phone was "factory unlocked" and I had no issues activating it with Virgin. So does anyone have any idea why this engraving is there?
Now I have just decided to root but unfortunately using Bin4ry's root restore method does not work, as it just hangs at the "Running..." stage and never reboots. Heres some screenshots with software information that came on the phone:
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Last thing I should mention is that when benchmarking I am getting a little lower scores than I should be. It seems like the processors is underclocked to ~1.2GHz? Heres some screens from AnTuTu:
So I hope someone might have some idea why it was stamped and if this is whats causing issues with rooting.
edit: sorry for image links I cannot post outside links with a new account

You have some kind of a display model
My guess is that it is running a modified software with extra security
After all Binary s root exploits a timing delay thru adb, which is probably patched in the firmware your phone is running
Note that binary s root method cannot be used on LG s latest firmware
Your best bet is to use KDZ and load the old stock firmware
Follow the guide for unblinking the phone found under general forums
Sent from my LG-E971 using xda app-developers app

Developers version?
Beamed from my sleek and smothering LGE-P880 a.k.a 4X HD on XDA/HDP

flickyamom said:
Developers version?
Beamed from my sleek and smothering LGE-P880 a.k.a 4X HD on XDA/HDP
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I'm not sure but what I do know is that it was defnitely brand new and never used when I got it.
Now I am having a hell of a time reverting back to the stock firmware. LGMobile Support Tool says "Software update is not supported for this model", even though it recognizes the phone as an LGE973AT running E97310G. And when I tried using my IMEI with both the tool and url mentioned in this thread I still couldn't get any firmware from LG's servers. So I finally grabbed the Bell E97310F KDZ from this post, but when I try flashing it using the unbricking method the updater reports that it can't find the phone. Now I guess I am out of luck for now

xerockz said:
I'm not sure but what I do know is that it was defnitely brand new and never used when I got it.
Now I am having a hell of a time reverting back to the stock firmware. LGMobile Support Tool says "Software update is not supported for this model", even though it recognizes the phone as an LGE973AT running E97310G. And when I tried using my IMEI with both the tool and url mentioned in this thread I still couldn't get any firmware from LG's servers. So I finally grabbed the Bell E97310F KDZ from this post, but when I try flashing it using the unbricking method the updater reports that it can't find the phone. Now I guess I am out of luck for now
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Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?

kifac said:
Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?
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http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGE971/ARGSBK/E97110g_00/E97110g_00.kdz
That is the firmware you are running. But it is true your iemi does not return anything. Curious.

kifac said:
Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?
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Yes.
Jugstah said:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGE971/ARGSBK/E97110g_00/E97110g_00.kdz
That is the firmware you are running. But it is true your iemi does not return anything. Curious.
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So what does this mean? Is it something to do with it being a dev/display phone most likely?
I also tried this which was posted in the unbricking thread. Still "PHONE NOT FOUND".

You can get into download mode though correct?

Shelnutt2 said:
You can get into download mode though correct?
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Yes no issues getting the phone into download mode.

Same thing
xerockz said:
Yes no issues getting the phone into download mode.
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Hey guys, any luck figuring this out?
My phone is doing the same thing. Just hanging after "restore my data" is pressed

I have the same phone rooted with unlocked bootloader. You have to downgrade from E97310g to E97310f, (mine came with E97310h Bell)
Direct Download link for Bell E97310f Kdz [E97310F_00.kdz] (915mb)
after used RootOptimusG-English.rar to root the device.
Then followed Project FreeGee to unlock the bootloader
hope this helps.

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[Q] Looking for original e973 firmware

I have an unlocked E973 and I am using it with Virgin. The phone came with software version E97310g and I can't root using Bin4ry's method, so I need the original firmware. I have tried using the methods in the unbricking thread to download from LG's servers but unfortunately my IMEI will not work. So my question is does it matter whether I choose a telus or bell firmware? Will I have to SIM unlock the phone again after flashing the old firmware?
Hopefully someone can kindly provide an E973 IMEI or a mirror to the firmware I need. Thanks in advance!
Update:
I am going to try the stock bell firmware E97310f from this post. I guess I will just find out if it works with my Virgin SIM after I flash it.
Well no luck with the Bell firmware as the updater gives "PHONE NOT FOUND", whenever I try flashing. Guess I am out of luck . It's too bad cause this phone is pretty nice . Maybe I will trade for an S3.
I can give you a rootable telus kdz file.
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boakun said:
I can give you a rootable telus kdz file.
Sent from my LG-E973 using xda app-developers app
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Yup, you should be able to use the Telus firmware.
Use lgnpost with phone in download mode. should be good instructions on the unbrick thread.
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BMelz said:
Yup, you should be able to use the Telus firmware.
Use lgnpost with phone in download mode. should be good instructions on the unbrick thread.
Sent from my LG-E973 using Tapatalk 2
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Well don't I need a .tot to use LGNPST not a .kdz? Also the unbrick thread doesn't have instructions for using LGNPST .I have a Bell .tot but I haven't tried flashing it because some other e973 users reported it not working with LGNPST because of a .dll compatibility issue.
I have however already tried using the LG tool in that unbrick thread, but I can't get it to recognize my phone. Unfortunately I don't think it matters what .KDZ I have because the tool itself isn't working. Maybe I will just try LGNPST and see if it works for me.
update: So just tried using LGNPST and it doesn't recognize my phone either. I tried with the phone set to LG Software, with and without usb debugging, and I also tried with the phone in download mode. This is what it gives me:
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when i click "phone settings":
Should I just sell this phone and see if I can get my hands on another one that's hopefully legit and not some dev or display phone?
you should be able to use kdz updater, with a kdz file that is. i have no experience using lgnpst.
I have tried that LG kdz updater with a bell kdz but it doesn't even recognize the phone. It says PHONE NOT FOUND
Sent from my wonderful LG Optimus G E973
Driver issue most likely
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I suppose it could be. I will try re-installing the drivers. Thanks for the help.
Sent from my wonderful LG Optimus G E973
Can anyone provide a working link to the E97310F KDZ file, please? The one here is no longer (publicly) active.
Edit: Actually I do have the F file.. I am trying to locate a suitable upload location now.. will post up once its available.
Thank you! That's amazing, I'd really appreciate it.
Okay I have packaged the kdz file and also included the KDZ upload tool to use. It is in two parts and is rarred.. simply unpack the folder and the kdz and you should be good to go.
LG Optimus G KDZ Recovery.part1.rar - 499.00 MB
LG Optimus G KDZ Recovery.part2.rar - 420.84 MB
Wow, thank you so much! This is fantastic! Looking forward to finally being able to flash me some custom roms. Thanks again for your help!
FaustBoss said:
Wow, thank you so much! This is fantastic! Looking forward to finally being able to flash me some custom roms. Thanks again for your help!
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Sure thing, lemme know if you have any trouble with it.. I may be able to lend a hand.. I've relied on reformatting my phone several times after performing a bunch of hacks which caused a variety of boot issues.
If the phone is not recognised in KDZ
You might need to install the XML parser. Just run the msxml.msi install before starting KDZ.

New firmware "Europe V10H"

Hello,
came out a few days ago a new firmware, the "NEU / EUROPE OPEN V10H".
I installed it and I must say it is the best I've ever tried, On this firmware have improved the camera software, the photos are definitely better! Has anyone tried this firmware and can confirm?
Can you post Software version?
I believe that this update is 2 month old, there are other thread about this update.
When I got back my phone from LG assistance it came with 10H, but I cant confirm Software version because I'm using Epsilon ROM.
rimsilva said:
Can you post Software version?
I believe that this update is 2 month old, there are other thread about this update.
When I got back my phone from LG assistance it came with 10H, but I cant confirm Software version because I'm using Epsilon ROM.
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i been having this rom for about 2 weeks already, and i got it through OTA.....
puma99dk| said:
i been having this rom for about 2 weeks already, and i got it through OTA.....
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Have you seen improvements with photos respect to the previous firmware?
Karlace said:
Have you seen improvements with photos respect to the previous firmware?
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now i quote myself here:
puma99dk| said:
i don't notice any change to be honest :laugh:
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screenshot of the update when i received it about 14days ago...
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these versions are region related...open romania has 10H, while Orange(the only carrier importing officialy the G) has only 10F...
Karlace said:
Hello,
came out a few days ago a new firmware, the "NEU / EUROPE OPEN V10H".
I installed it and I must say it is the best I've ever tried, On this firmware have improved the camera software, the photos are definitely better! Has anyone tried this firmware and can confirm?
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Well I can't see any difference from other firmware version its just some of the google apps were updated. Actually it was the same as 10H of hungary which I downloaded 2 months ago. I also downloaded Europe open 10H so I can confirm that it was the same. I extracted both firmware and its the same.
rimsilva said:
Can you post Software version?
I believe that this update is 2 month old, there are other thread about this update.
When I got back my phone from LG assistance it came with 10H, but I cant confirm Software version because I'm using Epsilon ROM.
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Nothing special brother, its 4.1.2.
BTW v10J was out and don't know yet whats inside.
turvat1377 said:
Well I can't see any difference from other firmware version its just some of the google apps were updated. Actually it was the same as 10H of hungary which I downloaded 2 months ago. I also downloaded Europe open 10H so I can confirm that it was the same. I extracted both firmware and its the same.
Nothing special brother, its 4.1.2.
BTW v10J was out and don't know yet whats inside.
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Yup, 10J is out in Turkey as well. No clue what's inside, though. Some folks installed it, but they don't know the changelog, and didn't notice anything. I cannot try because I am no stock.
furkandeger said:
Yup, 10J is out in Turkey as well. No clue what's inside, though. Some folks installed it, but they don't know the changelog, and didn't notice anything. I cannot try because I am no stock.
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I have installled V10J for turkey.
But I did not noticed anything new or improved.
The only differences I saw was about the google apps.
Market and hangout is updated. Also there is "Google games" (I dont remember the exact name It is chargng now ) added.
Nothing more.
Furthermore, freegee does not support V10J yet :/ I could not unlocked my bootlarder.
I have found G2 lock screen (Flashable ZIP) from a friend from vietnam. It was working perfectly at V10I, but know I cant unlock my bootloarder because of V10J So ı could not flash it agen.
Is there anything to unlock bootloader easily like freegee?
srcsntrk said:
I have installled V10J for turkey.
But I did not noticed anything new or improved.
The only differences I saw was about the google apps.
Market and hangout is updated. Also there is "Google games" (I dont remember the exact name It is chargng now ) added.
Nothing more.
Furthermore, freegee does not support V10J yet :/ I could not unlocked my bootlarder.
I have found G2 lock screen (Flashable ZIP) from a friend from vietnam. It was working perfectly at V10I, but know I cant unlock my bootloarder because of V10J So ı could not flash it agen.
Is there anything to unlock bootloader easily like freegee?
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Install freegee and upload ur boot.img when it promts to do....Yu can unlock ur bootloaded once shellnut updates the database...:good:
New India firmware V10f
New India firmware v10f rollout.

LG Lucid 3 vs876 - Potential bootloader unlock method

Hi all, I am new to XDA but have followed it for some time and successfully modified many devices. Last night, I discovered a tutorial to get fastboot enabled on the LG Volt (A Sprint phone). Feeling adventurous, I decided to follow it on the Verizon Lucid 3 (VS876) and I successfully got into fastboot and ran 'fastboot oem unlock' with a successful return message. I also ran 'fastboot oem device-info' and I have posted a picture below with the results, which are looking good!!! If this helps anyone for any potential development, that would be great because I bought this device with high hopes of getting Cyanogenmod but so far development is nonexistent. Here is the article I followed:
androidforums.com/threads/how-to-enable-fastboot-and-unlock-bootloader-no-flashing-needed-working.861226/
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Also, I would be more than happy to provide pictures or videos of fastboot running for any skeptics that may be reading this as I am a brand new member. Hope this helps to start something!!
I have the LG Lucid 3, think you could help me unlock it? I wish i could get some custom roms for this phone...
wiiddakidd said:
I have the LG Lucid 3, think you could help me unlock it? I wish i could get some custom roms for this phone...
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I could try to help however I can, for the most part you just have to follow that guide and it will unlock the bootloader. If you haven't rooted already you can root with Kingroot, available from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
You will need to do this before you can start doing any unlocking, although it is sort of pointless to unlock now because there are no ROMs made yet and I am not familiar with this type of coding, but I am going to try to learn.
justinwk91 said:
I could try to help however I can, for the most part you just have to follow that guide and it will unlock the bootloader. If you haven't rooted already you can root with Kingroot, available from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
You will need to do this before you can start doing any unlocking, although it is sort of pointless to unlock now because there are no ROMs made yet and I am not familiar with this type of coding, but I am going to try to learn.
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Does the lg volt have any custom roms? because if the bootloader method really did work, and the lg volt and lg lucid 3 are supposed to be the same phone just differnt carriers, then shouldnt the lg volts roms work for the lg lucid 3 if there are any?
wiiddakidd said:
Does the lg volt have any custom roms? because if the bootloader method really did work, and the lg volt and lg lucid 3 are supposed to be the same phone just differnt carriers, then shouldnt the lg volts roms work for the lg lucid 3 if there are any?
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The volt does seem to have custom roms, however they are not necessarily the same phone, they are just set up the same. I noticed the guide for the volt says that you have to delete the partition for Download Mode which causes the phone to panic and go into fastboot, and it just so happens I was lucky and found out the Lucid 3 is set up the same way and I was able to unlock it this way. There would be too many complications, like verizon using a different cell modem than sprint or who knows what else. I'll keep you posted if anything happens. At the moment, it's too complicated for me to go any further without a whole lot of learning, so hope exists for Lucid 3 owners, maybe
More great news guys! The LG Volt's recovery (TWRP 2.8.1.0) boots and operates on this phone! I flashed it using fastboot and it is working with touch and I am also able to browse my files in TWRP, which leads me to believe these phones are nearly identical. I am in the process of taking photos of this in action if anyone cares to see them I will be happy to show them.
Lastly, I tried flashing a rom from the volt and got stuck at the boot logo for cyanogenmod. So close! Thankfully I made a full backup in twrp which restored perfectly but this proves the phone can be flashed successfully!
Well, I have decided to jump ship to the LG G2 for my modding needs but I hope someone finds a use for my tinkering, thanks for reading everyone!!!
justinwk91 said:
Well, I have decided to jump ship to the LG G2 for my modding needs but I hope someone finds a use for my tinkering, thanks for reading everyone!!!
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@justinwk91
Dude, thats dope nice find right there. I flashed the 2.8.1.0 twrp volt r2 recovery via flashify and it works like a charm. Thanks !
Sorry to bring up a dead thread. I can second that the bootloader unlock works and the volt 2 TWRP works as well.
Is there any known CM11 or any version of CyanogenMod for this phone? I only found a few "fake/shady" links.
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Stuck at Firmware Update. Flashtool stuck at 6%

I had rooted KitKat on G3. So i tried to unroot it and go back to stock using Lgflash tool. During the process, lgflashtool is now stuck at 6% saying "change partition fail". In device manager ,my PC detects it as "LGE Mobille USB serial Port".
I have tried ADB .but it always show no device.
Please help me. :crying:
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Same did you fixed it ?
Still struggling...hoping someone will help us.
Jahanzaibawan said:
Still struggling...hoping someone will help us.
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I judt discovered than mine has a d851 motherboatd
a bricked lg g2 said:
I judt discovered than mine has a d851 motherboatd
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Your bricked use this guide. http://www.gsmhosting.co/how-to-har...variants-fix-qhsusb-bulk-_-qualcomm-9008.html its the same as the one on xda.
a bricked lg g2 said:
I judt discovered than mine has a d851 motherboatd
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It means I don't have d855 board.right?.do I have to guess and flash some other carrier Rom?But my IMEI number shows it is d855.
netookska05 said:
Your bricked use this guide. http://www.gsmhosting.co/how-to-har...variants-fix-qhsusb-bulk-_-qualcomm-9008.html its the same as the one on xda.
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Mine is already in download mode.is it necessary to go with the above guide you provided .?
Some times this can happen due to incompatibility of LG flash tool. You may need to try the same process on a pc running different Windows (Windows 7 32 bit will be great).
If you still have no result then you can also try the process with LGUP tool.
dksoni411 said:
Some times this can happen due to incompatibility of LG flash tool. You may need to try the same process on a pc running different Windows (Windows 7 32 bit will be great).
If you still have no result then you can also try the process with LGUP tool.
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what dll you used..i have also this problem i have d855 model and when i switch on my phone it automatic in downloading mode ...i have tried (LGD855_20140526_LGFLASHv160.dll) with (D855AT-00-V10e-EUR-XX-JUL-08-2014-32G+0.tot) beacause i dont know what is mobile software version
Honkong,Europe,Taiwan So i choose Europe version......... but when i flashing it stucks on 6% and downlod FAIL../////
PLEASE HELP
Jahanzaibawan said:
Mine is already in download mode.is it necessary to go with the above guide you provided .?
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You shouldn't have to use the guide I first posted since your phone is recognized. If you flashed wrong rom with the lgtool will report that model which is incorrect. Take off the battery cover and look around the phone so you have the correct model for your phone and download that kdz. You can use this guide to help. Use the first part.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
Jahanzaibawan said:
Mine is already in download mode.is it necessary to go with the above guide you provided .?
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hai bro please tell me that what version of tot you installed in your lg g3 d885
like honkkong,europe,taiwan because i have installed europe version and successfully installed but my radio/modem is not working.........please tell me the version of model in which sim should work in india////
Shivam1754 said:
hai bro please tell me that what version of tot you installed in your lg g3 d885
like honkkong,europe,taiwan because i have installed europe version and successfully installed but my radio/modem is not working.........please tell me the version of model in which sim should work in india////
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Unfortunately I opened up my phone and found that my board is replaced with D850. So i flashed D850 tot file.
For you , just flash Europe . If it ends in success.You have flashed the correct tot file. for FM, try to find that your hardware is in working condition.Otherwise just go without FM.
The same here. need a fix please.
a bricked lg g2 said:
I judt discovered than mine has a d851 motherboatd
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Did you find any fix to your problem? I got the same: stuck at firmware update screen 0% and find out that mine have a D851 chip instead of D855 .
Richxrd21 said:
Did you find any fix to your problem? I got the same: stuck at firmware update screen 0% and find out that mine have a D851 chip instead of D855 .
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Yes i fixed it
a bricked lg g2 said:
Yes i fixed it
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How did you do that? I need it 'cuz I bought my "new D855" through Amazon and came rooted. Trying to fix this, it stuck on firmware update screen and after many times I tried I can't get it out of there. Please help me.
Richxrd21 said:
How did you do that? I need it 'cuz I bought my "new D855" through Amazon and came rooted. Trying to fix this, it stuck on firmware update screen and after many times I tried I can't get it out of there. Please help me.
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Yes no prob so first you have to download the d851 tot file and the genetic dll and then come here again i will tell you the next step
Richxrd21 said:
How did you do that? I need it 'cuz I bought my "new D855" through Amazon and came rooted. Trying to fix this, it stuck on firmware update screen and after many times I tried I can't get it out of there. Please help me.
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Or contact me on my facebook
Richxrd21 said:
Did you find any fix to your problem? I got the same: stuck at firmware update screen 0% and find out that mine have a D851 chip instead of D855 .
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Use dll that is supposed to be compatible with d851.

LG k10 (K425-at&t) stock rom and rooting questions

Howdy y'all,
I got a LG K10 (K425 at&t USA) from a friend of mine and unlocked it to use on t-mobile. I went to tether it today and got an authorization error. I decided I wanted to root it, get rid of all of the at&t bloatware still on it and get the tethering and mobile hotspot working. My question is twofold:
1) Is there just a standard, carrier neutral, stock ROM for this device? If I want to get rid of carrier bloatware I don't want to just throw another carrier's bloatware on it.
2) Has anyone had any success rooting this phone? I have tried "adb reboot bootloader", LGUP in download mode, and LG Flash Tool to no avail. I have rooted other devices before, some were more troublesome than others, but this one is stumping me. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
waituntilishake said:
Howdy y'all,
I got a LG K10 (K425 at&t USA) from a friend of mine and unlocked it to use on t-mobile. I went to tether it today and got an authorization error. I decided I wanted to root it, get rid of all of the at&t bloatware still on it and get the tethering and mobile hotspot working. My question is twofold:
1) Is there just a standard, carrier neutral, stock ROM for this device? If I want to get rid of carrier bloatware I don't want to just throw another carrier's bloatware on it.
2) Has anyone had any success rooting this phone? I have tried "adb reboot bootloader", LGUP in download mode, and LG Flash Tool to no avail. I have rooted other devices before, some were more troublesome than others, but this one is stumping me. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
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I've been wondering the same thing as of recently. I got this phone a couple of days ago, and even after looking around here and other forums for a few days, I can't find any concrete evidence that you can root it, or put a custom rom on it.
N1nDr0id said:
I've been wondering the same thing as of recently. I got this phone a couple of days ago, and even after looking around here and other forums for a few days, I can't find any concrete evidence that you can root it, or put a custom rom on it.
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Currently, at&t and their bull crap bootloader's won't allow root. Although user pvineeth97 has done great work on other models, he does not have a device for extracting the aboot in order to successfully crate root
Nobodyslight said:
Currently, at&t and their bull crap bootloader's won't allow root. Although user pvineeth97 has done great work on other models, he does not have a device for extracting the aboot in order to successfully crate root
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Damnit... I certainly hope we get root or an unlocked bootloader soon! I mean, I like what LG's done, I'd just much rather be using stock, or at the very least, a rom that doesn't include all of the AT&T bloatware.
waituntilishake said:
Howdy y'all,
I got a LG K10 (K425 at&t USA) from a friend of mine and unlocked it to use on t-mobile. I went to tether it today and got an authorization error. I decided I wanted to root it, get rid of all of the at&t bloatware still on it and get the tethering and mobile hotspot working. My question is twofold:
1) Is there just a standard, carrier neutral, stock ROM for this device? If I want to get rid of carrier bloatware I don't want to just throw another carrier's bloatware on it.
2) Has anyone had any success rooting this phone? I have tried "adb reboot bootloader", LGUP in download mode, and LG Flash Tool to no avail. I have rooted other devices before, some were more troublesome than others, but this one is stumping me. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
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I don't own a AT&T K10. I have a carrier neutral K10. Till now we have bootloader unlock, root, TWRP and custom ROM (Coming Soon!) for T-Mobile/MetroPCS. Do you have Android 5.1.1 firmware for your phone. We could do something about it if we have the firmware
pvineeth97 said:
I don't own a AT&T K10. I have a carrier neutral K10. Till now we have bootloader unlock, root, TWRP and custom ROM (Coming Soon!) for T-Mobile/MetroPCS. Do you have Android 5.1.1 firmware for your phone. We could do something about it if we have the firmware
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What do I need to do to extract the aboot?
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I was researching the same topic (where to get K425 ROM that I can root OR downgrade to 5.1) and found the following link:
http://giaiphapdidong.net/san-pham/lg-k10-k425-att-rom-userdebug-v09a-v07a-rooted/
It is in a foreign language, but with google translator I was able to understand that this site provides two rooted firmwares for AT&T K425. Unfortunately, when you download the .TOT files you see that the archive is passworded.
Anyone else tried those files?
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