Note: This Root method is no longer supported, most models have been updated to newer software and does not work. If you want this to even have a chance at working, you must have the original software that shipped with the phone 3 years sgo.
This is a great root method with easy to follow instructions that anyone can follow and without all the extra jibber jabber most do not understand. The originator of this root is @giantpune, please give him a Big Thanks!!!
**This Root Method has been confirmed working on the models listed below**
E980 AT&T (Does not work on 10P 01/08/2014 update)
E985 Euro/SFR
E986 Euro/SFR
E988 HK
E988 GCC
E988 India
E988 Starhub Singapore
E989 UK
E989 Israel
1st: Go to http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-E980 and download the drivers, let it install all the way before going to the next step.
2nd: Go to 7-Zip and download the program, it is the best one imo.
3rd: Download the attached root file below
4th: Un-Zip the Root file using 7-Zip to a known location
5th: Make sure in Developer Options you enable USB Debugging in your phones settings
6th: Make sure your phone is in Charge Only mode
7th: Plug your phone into your computer and give it about 3 minutes before going to the next step to ensure your computer can see your device
8th: Open the file and run the CurrentRoot.bat
9th: When it prompts you to go to MTP mode, do so in the same place Charge Only was found. LET IT SIT, 3 MINUTES MINIMUM!!!!! This will insure that your computer has seen your phone as a MTP device, if you rush it, the root will fail!
10th: Now hit any key to continue
11th: Once it is completed and your phone reboots, safely remove hardware to remove your phone.
You can download many free root checker apps from the Play Store or use SuperUser that is included with the root.
If you need the original AT&T TOT file with the update attached please visit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43541278
and thank @thecubed while your at it.
All done and rooted, want a new recovery and looking for an easy 5 minute CWM or TWRP Recovery, @Shelnutt2 has brought FreeGee to us which is a downloadable app in the Play Store.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43789352
If you took the AT&T 10P update and cannot root, go to HERE and @madmack is going to help the situation.
Feel free to donate to any DEV that is linked to. I do not want, need or deserve any donation for their hard work.
Enjoy!
Original location of Root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36593411
Thanks @giantpune
side note: I am not responsible for your phone, the above process worked flawlessly on my LG Optimus G Pro US Version E980 on 7/12/2013.
How do I know if I have the "Value Pack Upgrade"? I got an OTA update from AT&T/LG a few days ago, which completed successfully but my Android version is still 4.1.2. Is there a baseband version or build number I can compare against to see if I have this "Value Pack Upgrade"?
That was the value pack upgrade sir ?
I followed these directions exactly and it worked perfectly! I installed Root Explorer and it was successfully given superuser privileges.
Note to others: on step 10, the phone will reboot and the error message you may see on your phone (that a process stopped unexpectedly) is normal. I waited until the phone fully rebooted and finished loading everything before disconnecting my phone.
Android version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: APQ8064/MDM9x15M
Kernel version: 3.4.0
Build number: JZO54K
Software version: E98010k
Awesome, I added a note about waiting for the phone to reboot. I did not see the message you got but I may have missed it looking at my daughter dance last night to Xbox.
Enjoy sir
Thank you for the above instructions. Zero issues.
Waiting the 3 minutes made all the difference.
This is the way to go to root! Thank you again!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41361976
Um.... Yeah, been there since May. Original root by Garrett.
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That failed every time I tried, plus the link is dead now. I found an updated version within a post somewhere on the Optimus G forum, if it was from carrett , thank you, it is appreciated greatly.
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ballshanglow said:
That failed every time I tried, plus the link is dead now. I found an updated version within a post somewhere on the Optimus G forum, if it was from @carrett , thank you, it is appreciated greatly.
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I didn't know the link was dead, but I used the root from that thread to root my phone again after I wiped and updated.
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Its cool, I'm just trying to help, the updated one I found worked for me, the original one on the first page did not, dunno why.
Later
Steve
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ballshanglow said:
Its cool, I'm just trying to help, the updated one I found worked for me, the original one on the first page did not, dunno why.
Later
Steve
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I agree with Steve. The original link caused a ton of issues for my phone. This one works every time. Not sure why it works for some and not others but always good to have options.
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Is this the root with loki?
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Do we have an un-root method? Or do we have to wipe, factory reset?
ballshanglow said:
That failed every time I tried, plus the link is dead now. I found an updated version within a post somewhere on the Optimus G forum, if it was from @carrett , thank you, it is appreciated greatly.
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If you researched the thread you'll find that I posted a link to where you could download it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43014751&postcount=31
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Jasbo said:
Do we have an un-root method? Or do we have to wipe, factory reset?
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Super user has an unroot method in it's settings.
borgib said:
If you researched the thread you'll find that I posted a link to where you could download it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43014751&postcount=31
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Super user has an unroot method in it's settings.
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So it does.. Thanks Borg,
lessthanzach said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41361976
Um.... Yeah, been there since May. Original root by Garrett.
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Umm yeah...
Actually original root was by Giantpune, who allowed me to release it in a bootlaoder unlock here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36593411
then here again when they fixed it : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169117
OP should credit GP for the root isntead of just reuploading
jcase said:
Umm yeah...
Actually original root was by Giantpune, who allowed me to release it in a bootlaoder unlock here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36593411
then here again when they fixed it : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169117
OP should credit GP for the root isntead of just reuploading
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OP has been updated.
I also stated that this was not my root from the beginning. The others posted within this thread did not work for me, this was flawless and also the original on this forum had instructions that were not basic enough and left out stuff for noobs.
I also never asked nor ever want donations, and if I post something, it is never ever ever about money.
Donate to the @giantpune if you please.
Thanks
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If you researched the thread you'll find that I posted a link to where you could download it.
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Well, the rooting police are after me..... lol
Tried to apply the update while my E980 was rooted. No go, got the 0x13e error. Research says that's probably because device is rooted.
So I unroot and try again a couple days later. Same error displays. Device restarts and a new error displays. Something like "Device is suspected of being rooted and rooted devices will not be updated".
So I'm hiding out until the heat is off.
In the meantime, any thoughts.
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First off none of this would be possible without @djrbliss
The Freegee app now includes support for the LG Optimus G Pro. While the bootloader is not unlocked per-say we do have a working exploit in loki thanks to drjbliss's work. I've take loki and reworked it into cwm (twrp support coming soon). This means that rom devs and kernel makers no longer have to "lokify" their images, it's done after flashing in recovery. Freegee also offers the possibility to disable lge security (wallpaper) on the stock rom.
Instructions
Please note: this requires root before you can install this! If you haven't rooted your phone yet, now is the time to do so.
There is a free and donation version of Freegee on the market. Both are exactly identical and always will be, except in the name.
Make sure the version is 1.1.0 or greater! You will brick if freegee is less than 1.1.0!
You can download the free app here and the donation app here.
When you run the app you can click on "Unlock my phone" to start the unlock process. It will ask you if you want to disable lge security or not. Please note to disable the lge security it's dependent on your sw version. If you are not supported, upload the boot.img through the app and I'll add you to the white list.
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FAQ
Can I flash an OTA after installing a custom recovery?
No for two reasons. 1) You need stock recovery to apply the delta updates. 2) It's possible in a future update for the bootloader to be updated and loki patched or for loki to need to be reworked. Just don't try it.
Does this mean I can flash custom ROMs now?
Yes. However, the custom ROM must be made for your device. You don't have to worry if the rom or kernel has been lokified because these recoveries do it for you!
How can I uninstall this?
Click the "Restore with backups" button
Can I upload my backups?
Yes the application has built-in dropbox support. Access it through the settings menu.
Where is the source for you loki-fied recoveries?
On my github: https://github.com/Shelnutt2/android_bootable_recovery
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Special Thanks To!
None of this would be possible without the following people:
drjbliss
thecubed
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Change Log
Current Version: 1.1.0
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee_free
Changelog:
See the play store for change log.
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Oh ****!!! Thank you, thank you. I'm purchasing the donate version right now.
Did I mention thank you very much.
Erik
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I purchased the Donate version because great Devs deserve the great support! Thanks for your work Shelnutt!! :thumbup:
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Took the donate version thank you guys
First off, thank you so much! I've purchased the donation version.
Second, am I to understand that this app installs a version of CWM that automatically adds Loki to the ROM?
Nice work seen this coming
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If I already have TWRP installed, will cwm replace it when I use the unlock tool.
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Purchased the donate version. Thank you!
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i've upload the boot image of F240L10V because it seems not supported yet
kingpin32 said:
If I already have TWRP installed, will cwm replace it when I use the unlock tool.
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I was wondering the same thing.
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
esimon311 said:
I was wondering the same thing.
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
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Yes cwm will replace twrp, until shelnutt2 works on the twrp recovery
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So technically this is just an easier way to install a loki-fied recovery?
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Jammol said:
So technically this is just an easier way to install a loki-fied recovery?
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Yes and no. Its more than just a recovery that's flashable, see my answer below.
mrfeuss said:
First off, thank you so much! I've purchased the donation version.
Second, am I to understand that this app installs a version of CWM that automatically adds Loki to the ROM?
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That is correct. After you install a zip or use side load the boot and recovery partitions are checked and then lokified if needed automatically. So a kernel maker no longer needs to release desperate downloads just due to Loki. You can disable the check for Loki in the advanced options menu but there really is no need to unless a new unlocked boot loader is brought up.
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Shelnutt2 said:
Yes and no. Its more than just a recovery that's flashable, see my answer below.
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Ruh roh. I downloaded this. Backed up my EFS (wasn't sure if that was necessary or not though I imagine that's where the IMEI is stored in case that is somehow wiped), the clicked unlock. It downloaded some files and installed CWM and said everything was successful. Now when I reboot I get "Secure booting failed. Cause: Device Unlocked" or something. It then flashes the LG logo again and then the AT&T animation plays and the Home LED button flashes forever. It will not boot and I can't use any button combo to get to recovery. What did I do wrong and do I have to LGNPST back to stock again?
I was rooted and nothing else. No custom recovery. Also, I chose to disable LGE Security when prompted? Any ideas?
Purchased the donate version. Thank you, so much!! :good:
Question I currently have TWRP installed what if any would be the advantages of using FreeGee?
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
I installed this and tried to reboot into recovery to make a backup....the phone will not turn on...it seems completely dead! Any ideas? I plug it into charge...no light at all...pulled battery too...still nothing! Could it be hard bricked?
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airbillion said:
I installed this and tried to reboot into recovery to make a backup....the phone will not turn on...it seems completely dead! Any idead?
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I just posted about this right before you. Best bet is to wait until @Shelnutt2 gets back online. Unless of course you'd rather just LGNPST back to stock. Myself, I'd rather try to fix it first since I literally just set my phone back up after a softbrick just about 2 weeks ago.
Edit: Flashed to stock with flash tools. Oh well, I'm used to it by now, haha. I probably messed up by trying to 2 button into recovery. I read a few comments now about using a program to boot to recovery. I don't know if 2 keying into recovery trips some sort of flag that causes it to not boot correctly. If that is the case, then let this comment server as a warning to others.
Thanks for the program anyways.
awesome job on making this app, but im gonna hold off on trying it for now. im on at&t but seeing alot of people talking about how they bricked, plus i just sold my laptop so right now aint nobody got time for that. but i will do it soon. cant waite for a way to get the second init recovery off here without flashing back to stock and to boot twrp with a button combo. still a great phone and i see awesome stuff coming to it soon....
Very strange how this is messing up some phones, when I was testing for shelnutt2 everything went fine on my phone. I did the security unlock as well and I seen it flashing with success and rebooted fine. Is anyone using this getting the phone to boot up normally?
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It's finally here. Downloading from NYC. 695mb
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It's finally here. Downloading from NYC. 695mb
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Can we get a screen shot of your "About device page... expecially the baseband and kernel versions... build also if possible.
Can someone let us know if the update fixes the stupid screen rotation bug when you turn off auto-brightness. Also, if there is a noticeable change in overall snapiness. Thanks!
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Can we get a screen shot of your "About device page... expecially the baseband and kernel versions... build also if possible.
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It's up sir!
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General noob question:
How would I go about rooting 4.3 for AT&T? Can someone point me to the thread of it exists? Yes I've tried the search function and no nothing exact came up. I don't want to mess up and then be "that guy" on here crying about making a noob mistake.
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Jspex said:
General noob question:
How would I go about rooting 4.3 for AT&T? Can someone point me to the thread of it exists? Yes I've tried the search function and no nothing exact came up. I don't want to mess up and then be "that guy" on here crying about making a noob mistake.
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See Dr. Ketan and his thread regarding the bootloader on 4.3.....g
Will you be able to go back to 4.1.2 if you take this update?
gregsarg said:
See Dr. Ketan and his thread regarding the bootloader on 4.3.....g
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But that's a thread specifically for 7100-based (non-LTE) variants, right? Whereas we have n7105-based LTE Versions...if I'm missing something please let me know. TIA.
Keeping root after 4.3 update
Jspex said:
General noob question:
How would I go about rooting 4.3 for AT&T? Can someone point me to the thread of it exists? Yes I've tried the search function and no nothing exact came up. I don't want to mess up and then be "that guy" on here crying about making a noob mistake.
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I rooted using this method while still on 4.1.2 and it worked flawlessly.
I then paid for and installed SuperSU Pro and activated "Survival Mode"
Lastly, after the OTA update was COMPLETELY finished, I followed this simple procedure to get root back again.
SuperSU disables Knox for you on 4.3 which is also nice. I should have qualified here that I am COMPLETELY stock other than root. I have not "frozen" any apps., deleted any Samsung provided files, etc. and I have stock bootloader and stock recovery. This will likely NOT work if you have done any of those things.
Is there a flashable version of this? If not, can somebody make one? Thanks.
I'm running a custom rom and rollouts/updates from vendors freak me out because I don't trust not one of them. Knowing AT&T they have thrown in some bit of encryption that locks the bootloader. I understand this might not be the case this time but I do know none of them can be trusted.
Now if you excuse me, I'm 1/2 done with 1984 the book and my tin foil hat is making me itch.
Guys I need help I am stuck, I am using unlock att with tmobile, I check software update but it days interrupted, and I even tried with kies but it's not connecting at all, I tried 2 pcs.... Any help... What to do to update it... Please
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rsalan said:
Is there a flashable version of this? If not, can somebody make one? Thanks.
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The update has only been out for a few hours and we are asking for .zip files already ??
Sheesh...
Give the devs some time to pull it apart and clean it up...unless you would like Knox and a bootloader lock ??
gregsarg said:
the update has only been out for a few hours and we are asking for .zip files already ??
Sheesh...
Give the devs some time to pull it apart and clean it up...unless you would like knox and a bootloader lock ??
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amen! Preach it my brethren
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marckusdavis said:
I rooted using this method while still on 4.1.2 and it worked flawlessly.
I then paid for and installed SuperSU Pro and activated "Survival Mode"
Lastly, after the OTA update was COMPLETELY finished, I followed this simple procedure to get root back again.
SuperSU disables Knox for you on 4.3 which is also nice.
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I have a few questions for you and/or those more in the know:
If I were to do this same thing, would I be able to flash a custom recovery (like TWRP) and/or flash custom ROM's/Kernels like I can already do now? One of my main concerns is that the stock kernel doesn't support Boeffla Sound, and that really makes for better audio on this device...might as well take full advantage of that Wolfson DAC...
I have to admit, it would be nice to be able to use pure AT&T stock, but rooted, as a base...this is why I loved the old CleanROM AT&T SE so much...
TIA for any guidance you can give on this.
Side note: after ODIN'ing back to 4.1.2 MA4, it says I have a 741MB update I can take....I'm sure that's this 4.3 update...Culpeper, VA here.
marckusdavis said:
I rooted using this method while still on 4.1.2 and it worked flawlessly.
I then paid for and installed SuperSU Pro and activated "Survival Mode"
Lastly, after the OTA update was COMPLETELY finished, I followed this simple procedure to get root back again.
SuperSU disables Knox for you on 4.3 which is also nice.
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I did the same as marchusdavis but it resulted in a total disaster. After I downloaded the OTA update from AT&T I restarted my phone and it installed through CWM-Touch. At the end it asked if I wanted to ensure root was maintained and of course I said "yes" there (as well as through my SuperSU Pro Survival Mode). When it booted, my WiFi no longer works AND I lost root.
If anyway has any advice on how to get to a stock 4.3 from here please let me know!
Ugh, having trouble updating atm.
Goes up to 30%, then my phone reboots and says
"The update was interrupted" or something like that
On stock 4.1.2 rooted with stock recovery if anyone can help.
chris.l.naish said:
I have a few questions for you and/or those more in the know:
If I were to do this same thing, would I be able to flash a custom recovery (like TWRP) and/or flash custom ROM's/Kernels like I can already do now? One of my main concerns is that the stock kernel doesn't support Boeffla Sound, and that really makes for better audio on this device...might as well take full advantage of that Wolfson DAC...
I have to admit, it would be nice to be able to use pure AT&T stock, but rooted, as a base...this is why I loved the old CleanROM AT&T SE so much...
TIA for any guidance you can give on this.
Side note: after ODIN'ing back to 4.1.2 MA4, it says I have a 741MB update I can take....I'm sure that's this 4.3 update...Culpeper, VA here.
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I don't believe so, as I am completely stock, bootloader and all. If you want to install other ROMs, you'd need to use a different method I believe. Likely downloading this update either via Kies or something else, and use ODIN to do everything. If you search around a bit on XDA, you'll probably find someone who has done it successfully and posted how. While I like custom ROMs, I have not had a need to use one yet on this device. However, if Samsung doesn't eventually give us Air Command, that might be enough to make me try it!
Is it possible to get the official update from the leak or do I have to downgrade to 4.1.2? I tried updating from the leak but it said it's the latest version.
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SPINX KitKat RadeonMaya 4.4.14 Slide Aside Feature added! Added support for E98X
Please refer to the link :
http://lgviet.com/forum/threads/rom...spinx-kitkat-remod-by-radeonmaya-1-4-14.4941/
Looks so nice ..it says 240 only. My lack of knowledge in the phone and everyday report of softbrick really scared me into waiting for a rom done specifically for e980..
still waiting a kitkat for e986
optimusv45 said:
Looks so nice ..it says 240 only. My lack of knowledge in the phone and everyday report of softbrick really scared me into waiting for a rom done specifically for e980..
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Is it really that easy to soft brick this phone? I'm planning on getting mine next week(maybe 2 weeks, depends on wether i can find it cheap here or if i would have to order it from the states). What rom are you using? have you tried the official kitkat rom from korea? I've read the thread about it and things seem to be working. Another question, with that rom does internal storage is reduced to 16 gigs on the E980 or does it stay at 32 gigs?
Sorry for the off topic.
luisoman2000 said:
Is it really that easy to soft brick this phone? I'm planning on getting mine next week(maybe 2 weeks, depends on wether i can find it cheap here or if i would have to order it from the states). What rom are you using? have you tried the official kitkat rom from korea? I've read the thread about it and things seem to be working. Another question, with that rom does internal storage is reduced to 16 gigs on the E980 or does it stay at 32 gigs?
Sorry for the off topic.
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I check on here everyday and everyday I see report of softbrick. Most people are able to use the flash tool to restore back to stock tho, I just don't wanna fool with it. I'm using the V5 rom. No, I haven't tried the official update for the Korean model. Yea, some people are able to make it work but you don't know how many steps they took , also their steps aren't consolidated in a way that's clear for people that don't know what they are doing to follow. I also read like you may need to switch recovery for different steps of the process, that sounds like a pain. There is a fix to make it 32 but you'll have to read through the pages to find it
Edit : I feel what makes it difficult is the rom is done by someone that speaks much pretty no English, there is not much communication between the community and the developer.
Edit2: if you want it cheap. You can buy one with broken front glass and replace it. I bought mine for 150, 25 for the digitizer, and just did the glass replacement today, it wasn't bad
Just flash rom and patch?no need madmack kernel for my e988?
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riyoshadqi said:
Just flash rom and patch?no need madmack kernel for my e988?
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You can read all about it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2691967
Do NOT flash the E98X patch. I ended up soft bricking my phone and the patch doesn't allow me to kdz back to stock. Says my device is not an E980.
Thanks for the warning
Neroga said:
Do NOT flash the E98X patch. I ended up soft bricking my phone and the patch doesn't allow me to kdz back to stock. Says my device is not an E980.
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some users from other forum also reported the bricking E988.
according to other user from Sonyue forum
1.pressing volume+ and volume- and then connecting the usb cable can flash KDZ.
2.after KDZ it'll start reboot.
3.pressing power for 10 sec, and then enter the LG recovery.
4.double wipe (or triple wipe. im not sure. )
(however, the screen won't work till you finish those steps )
Looks like this relying on foreign sources thing isn't really working out. People are really bricking
memeqxda said:
some users from other forum also reported the bricking E988.
according to other user from Sonyue forum
1.pressing volume+ and volume- and then connecting the usb cable can flash KDZ.
2.after KDZ it'll start reboot.
3.pressing power for 10 sec, and then enter the LG recovery.
4.double wipe (or triple wipe. im not sure. )
(however, the screen won't work till you finish those steps )
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This is for download mode.
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Neroga said:
Do NOT flash the E98X patch. I ended up soft bricking my phone and the patch doesn't allow me to kdz back to stock. Says my device is not an E980.
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You have a E980?
Use LG Flash Tool WITH Mega Lock dll
Plus you need 2 files a TOT and dll
RENAME the dll file with the model you phone thinks it is.
Now do the normal procedure of the LG Flash Tool and your dll and TOT
Done.
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Please any MOD (remove the links) stop this brick massacre with that demoniac patches
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hi guys , i flashed rom and patch , now my phone is dead ... model phone is e988 ... please help me
p_a_r_s_a7 said:
hi guys , i flashed rom and patch , now my phone is dead ... model phone is e988 ... please help me
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Dead as in hard brick dead?
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stulzerl said:
Dead as in hard brick dead?
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I do not have any totally black image has been...
Oh lord no again
From my KKanged Optimus G Pro
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p_a_r_s_a7 said:
I do not have any totally black image has been...
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Can you enter download mode?
From my KKanged Optimus G Pro
Mervingio said:
Oh lord no again
From my KKanged Optimus G Pro
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Can you enter download mode?
From my KKanged Optimus G Pro
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i think my phone got hardbrick "i can enter recovery or download mode + the screen just black"
can someone help me?
So has anyone gotten this to work?
Or has everyone that's tried ended up bricked?
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ITS OVER 9000!!
esimon311 said:
So has anyone gotten this to work?
Or has everyone that's tried ended up bricked?
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ITS OVER 9000!!
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I used Sphinx v1.3 WITHOUT PATCH
but seems everyone has used the patch kill the phone including me
but i can save my phone
From my KKanged Optimus G Pro
Neroga said:
Do NOT flash the E98X patch. I ended up soft bricking my phone and the patch doesn't allow me to kdz back to stock. Says my device is not an E980.
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Use this guide to kdz back to stock
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You can successfully roll back to 4.4.4 via 5.0.2.
5.1.1 BLOCKS the ability to DOWNGRADE.
I will keep this post updated as we receive OTA's in the future.
Heres a link to the stock at&t firmware,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/stock-to-stock-odin-flashable-tested-t2915915
Dont forget to hit the Thanks button Please!
Thank God and thank you for the share! Now I can update to Lollipop and let the devs work on root in peace knowing I can downrgrade to kit kat!
iamdeon23 said:
Thank God and thank you for the share! Now I can update to Lollipop and let the devs work on root in peace knowing I can downrgrade to kit kat!
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Yea i figured its the least i can do since i cant work on an actual root exploit. Atleast we know its safe to update to lollipop!!
yess
thank god. im really hoping this lollipop update is decent im at 85/181 in optomizing apps prebootup.
im so excited for this root exploit though its been too long.
Do you have to do anything to be able to rollback before you update?
datoneazn said:
Do you have to do anything to be able to rollback before you update?
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maybe backup your data, etc. after i rolled back my device was factory reset
DroidHelp101 said:
Hey guys,
I know alot of people are receiveing the update to 5.0.1 today, i wanted to confirm that i updated to 5.0.1 and i was successfully able to roll back to 4.4.4 VIA Odin. The Integer overflow our devs are working on to root our device is patched in 5.0.1 but we can successfully roll back to 4.4.4!!
This is good as far as rooting goes. we can successfully roll back to 4.4.4 when our Devs release a root exploit.
EDIT: Heres a link to the stock at&t firmware,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/stock-to-stock-odin-flashable-tested-t2915915
Dont forget to hit the Thanks button Please!
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Hopefully we can get an AT&T Note 4 lollipop stock odin.tar to flash back to that too if necessary.
I'd love to see a L odin.tar for this. My phone fails update everytime so I'm either going to need to odin it or go to the Samsung experience shop.
So what happens when everybody updates to lollipop if that updates the bootloader even if you flashback to 4.4.4 if they come out with root for the 4.4.4 bootloader won't that mess up the newer bootloader for lolly pop?
terpin32 said:
So what happens when everybody updates to lollipop if that updates the bootloader even if you flashback to 4.4.4 if they come out with root for the 4.4.4 bootloader won't that mess up the newer bootloader for lolly pop?
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Your phone blows up and life will cease to exists as we know it.
But seriously know one knows, you know the risks when updating. If you're waiting for root and its that important to you then wait.
Quit trashing other threads with this question. Asking the same thing 5 times in 5 different threads is ridiculous.
cltycoon said:
Your phone blows up and life will cease to exists as we know it.
But seriously know one knows, you know the risks when updating. If you're waiting for root and its that important to you then wait.
Quit trashing other threads with this question. Asking the same thing 5 times in 5 different threads is ridiculous.
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How is my question talking trash? I was just curious ive ran into this problem b4 so and im dealing without root Ive learned to work around it like everyone else and the reason i did that was cuz sometimes ppl don't see it and the same ppl don't look at it and just wanted to get word out in case it does mess up root if you update then try to roll back and cant root becuz you have a new bootloader
terpin32 said:
How is my question talking trash? I was just curious ive ran into this problem b4 so and im dealing without root Ive learned to work around it like everyone else and the reason i did that was cuz sometimes ppl don't see it and the same ppl don't look at it and just wanted to get word out in case it does mess up root if you update then try to roll back and cant root becuz you have a new bootloader
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He never accused you of talking trash. He said you are trashing all these threads by copy/pasting the same post into like 5 or 6 different threads. In other words, you're making messes and getting annoying. Ask the question in one thread, and don't spam all Lollipop-related threads. So many threads are active right now anyways, so someone is bound to see your post.
My bad guys i was just trying to see what ppl had to say and i was gonna ask if any one with the galaxy gear was having any luck with it working on lollipop
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I just hated to see ppl update and cant root their phone wasn't trying to ruffle any feathers
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I updated to lollipop and now this keeps happening
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I updated to lollipop and now this keeps happening
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I connect to home wifi network and update apps. Its gone. My work wifi block something so that appeared the whole day
I rolled back to 4.4.4 and I can't get any OTA updates; not even the NK3 update released in January. I even tried using an ATT sim. Anyone else with this problem?
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I updated to lollipop and now this keeps happening
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Me as well. All yesterday and then this morning and finally this afternoon magically my phone saw a play services update which I installed and now the issue seems fixed. :silly:
flaystus said:
Me as well. All yesterday and then this morning and finally this afternoon magically my phone saw a play services update which I installed and now the issue seems fixed. :silly:
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I don't know what fixed the issue on my phone, but I just waited and it stopped happening. Works for me ?
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Could someone please post a system dump for Att note 4. Thanks
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DroidHelp101 said:
Hey guys,
I know alot of people are receiveing the update to 5.0.1 today, i wanted to confirm that i updated to 5.0.1 and i was successfully able to roll back to 4.4.4 VIA Odin. The Integer overflow our devs are working on to root our device is patched in 5.0.1 but we can successfully roll back to 4.4.4!!
This is good as far as rooting goes. we can successfully roll back to 4.4.4 when our Devs release a root exploit.
EDIT: Heres a link to the stock at&t firmware,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/stock-to-stock-odin-flashable-tested-t2915915
Dont forget to hit the Thanks button Please!
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Is there a link to the 5..0.1 ROM to flash with ODIN? I am using an MVNO
Guys,
Am I the only person who has a 10.1? I have a stock rooted, factory SIM unlocked V930.
I love the tablet, and am really surprised. I have scoured the internet for any bootloader unlock/custom recovery interest or dev interest in general and there's nothing. Is anyone else out there with any info?
Thanks guys peace
Att locked bootloader is across the board killing development for att devices.
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You have a rooted v930? How did you accomplish this?
Darksynz said:
You have a rooted v930? How did you accomplish this?
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I first installed Titanium backup after rooting wit KingoRoot. Not to be mistakes for Kingroot!. After I froze the front-end for Kingoroot using TiBU, and installed SuperSU, I then made SuperSU a system app again through TiBU. Next step was to uninstall the Kinguser app in Its entirety. Finally, I rebooted and started Super SU, updated binaries and once again rebooted. After that SuperSU was the default and only Superuser app. I was worried and skeptical at first but it was flawlessly perfect and performed exactalr as it should have. I hope that helps.
electrojas said:
I first installed Titanium backup after rooting wit KingoRoot. Not to be mistakes for Kingroot!. After I froze the front-end for Kingoroot using TiBU, and installed SuperSU, I then made SuperSU a system app again through TiBU. Next step was to uninstall the Kinguser app in Its entirety. Finally, I rebooted and started Super SU, updated binaries and once again rebooted. After that SuperSU was the default and only Superuser app. I was worried and skeptical at first but it was flawlessly perfect and performed exactalr as it should have. I hope that helps.
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And this works even with the marshmallow updated firmware? I just purchased mine about a week ago. If you have any links please direct me. Thanks
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I can confirm that this method doesn't work anymore. Maybe it use to work on a different version of android.
Can y'all pull the marshmallow rom?
Well, too bad nothing ever materialized with a custom recovery for the v930. I really like the device. Has anyone else dug up any info? AT&T can smoke pole!
system image
Can i possibly get a copy of your system image so i can have my v930 back? Right now i am running v935 and it doesnt have the same (32 gb)storage. It only has 16gb. Please pm me. Thanks in advance.
OTE=electrojas;67063208]Guys,
Am I the only person who has a 10.1? I have a stock rooted, factory SIM unlocked V930.
I love the tablet, and am really surprised. I have scoured the internet for any bootloader unlock/custom recovery interest or dev interest in general and there's nothing. Is anyone else out there with any info?
Thanks guys peace[/QUOTE]
I to would love to get ahold of the 6.0 ota img.
I may be able to get ahold of the OTA. I have a tablet that hasn't been upgraded. How would I go about grabbing the file?
electrojas said:
Guys,
Am I the only person who has a 10.1? I have a stock rooted, factory SIM unlocked V930.
I love the tablet, and am really surprised. I have scoured the internet for any bootloader unlock/custom recovery interest or dev interest in general and there's nothing. Is anyone else out there with any info?
Thanks guys peace
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I just got this tablet and love it too.
I've also scoured the internet and can't find much on it as well.
The only thing that confuses me is the IR BLASTER doesn't seem to be turned on via the software.
Anyone else seeing that?
My LG G Pad X was rooted with kingroot and now I can't update to Marshmallow. Is there any way to get around this? Or am I screwed? I tried the update tool and nothing came from it.
LG V935 root Success
Hello, I used Kingroot to try a long time, have not been successful, today, I found that China's 360root is very good tool. Incredibly successful. I feel very happy. Although there is no superusu tool, but now it has the highest authority, I am still very happy.
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Hello, I used Kingroot to try a long time, have not been successful, today, I found that China's 360root is very good tool. Incredibly successful. I feel very happy. Although there is no superusu tool, but now it has the highest authority, I am still very happy.
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Were you running Android 6.0 ??
I need to root my tablet on 6.0 to sim unlock
Kingroot worked for me, I'm on Android 5.1
re V935 Image
garrett69 said:
Can i possibly get a copy of your system image so i can have my v930 back? Right now i am running v935 and it doesnt have the same (32 gb)storage. It only has 16gb. Please pm me. Thanks in advance.
OTE=electrojas;67063208]Guys,
Am I the only person who has a 10.1? I have a stock rooted, factory SIM unlocked V930.
I love the tablet, and am really surprised. I have scoured the internet for any bootloader unlock/custom recovery interest or dev interest in general and there's nothing. Is anyone else out there with any info?
Thanks guys peace
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garrett69 said:
Can i possibly get a copy of your system image so i can have my v930 back? Right now i am running v935 and it doesnt have the same (32 gb)storage. It only has 16gb. Please pm me. Thanks in advance.
OTE=electrojas;67063208]Guys,
Am I the only person who has a 10.1? I have a stock rooted, factory SIM unlocked V930.
I love the tablet, and am really surprised. I have scoured the internet for any bootloader unlock/custom recovery interest or dev interest in general and there's nothing. Is anyone else out there with any info?
Thanks guys peace
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Can you put me in the direction of the V935 image that you mention? I've bricked my V930 by using the wrong version of Kingroot (don't use the new version 5) and there doesn't seem to be any V930 images anywhere on this planet. Right now I'd settle for anything that will give my V930 some wheels again. A V935 image would do the job just fine. Many thanks.
Joshy8 said:
I may be able to get ahold of the OTA. I have a tablet that hasn't been upgraded. How would I go about grabbing the file?
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Install Flashfire and run it, or use nandroid on a windows computer. Either will do the job nicely. And you will be the first to help all those ppl with bricked V930 tablets )
Do that first and then we can give you instructions on the next step. Many thanks, John.
Someone grab the 6.0 update please
jdwebb2 said:
Install Flashfire and run it, or use nandroid on a windows computer. Either will do the job nicely. And you will be the first to help all those ppl with bricked V930 tablets )
Do that first and then we can give you instructions on the next step. Many thanks, John.
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I can do this, but how can I give you an image without my data partition?