I have stock kit kat on my LG G2 but its rooted with xposed module.
Will this impact the knock code update? i read somewhere that if my phone is rooted, the OTA knock code update will not work.
Is that true?
You can't take any OTA with root or any other system modifications done. You could potentially brick your phone. So I would advise you not to take the ZVD update. Go stock first before you try it. I spent a whole day fiddling with mine after I made that mistake by accident. If you have a custom recovery, there is a thread somewhere with a flashable rom with the new update, but you have to flash the kernel separate. I can find the link if you do.
Hope that clears things up for you!
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So I rooted my phone using the method outlined in this thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
I used odin to flash the 4.1.2 T-Mobile image and I stopped at the part that said "If you just want a stock, rooted phone with no custom recovery, no plans to flash custom roms, etc. then you can stop HERE" because I only wanted root so I could fix the keyboard bug (keyboard would revert to stock one after resets).
So my question is, can I update to 4.3 via the OTA update that is in the About Device > Software Update section in the phone? Looking elsewhere the official instructions say that the phone should not be rooted before updating. If so, can I get rid of the root in order to update? (As far as I know, the keyboard bug doesn't exist in 4.3 anyway so I don't think I need the root anymore). If not, how can I update to 4.3?
Lastly, and somewhat unrelated, can I use the factory data reset in the Back up and reset section of the settings? Previously in my experience with roms, this would lead to a boot loop but I'm not sure if that is the case with this so-called rooted stock rom.
Thanks in advance.
You can use OTA RootKeeper to temporarily disable Root so that you will receive the update. Or you could also visit the Root66 thread you have linked. There you will see Rooted version of the 4.3 update.
Having said that, You will want to Research the consequences of the 4.3 Stock update. In particular you wish to research the consequences of CIQ, KNOX and the new EFuse Bootloader.
I am by no means an expert but I figure I just did this so it may help you out. I updated my phone to 4.3 accidentally on purpose and then I decided to root my phone like the next day. I used Mr Robinson's method and then used his third method to download the ROM manager and install CWM Recovery and then I put Cyanogen on it. I have not had any issues except the app Trailer Addict doesn't work with it but that is not a big issue. I have everything else that I wanted and more. I don't care about the flash counter since I am not under warranty. Oh and you can use Titanium Backup to back up your apps. I didn't do this the first time so I had to back up from Kies 3 by dragging files onto my SD card and not all worked. I hope I helped a little.
Hello guys,
I'm sorry I created a new thread to ask some questions but nobody responded when I asked on an existing thread. Also, I think you should keep this thread for new users who what to know everything about rooting their LG G3.
So, my questions are the following:
I just bought the LG G3 (D855, runs Lollipop out of the box) and I want to root to it (I've rooted many devices before) but will I be able to receive OTA updates? Does LG has any security feature like Samsung's Knox that is triggered by the rooting process and marks my device? Is there any danger in general?
If later on I decide to flash TWRP and custom ROMs will I have to unlock the bootloader?
Thank you for your time, and again, sorry for the new tread.
I am not sure about the Lollipop version but when I was running KitKat I was notified of OTA updates but when I've tried to run it I got a pop up that update couldn't be applied because my phone was rooted. had to get rid of root than I could update it.
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I am not sure about the Lollipop version but when I was running KitKat I was notified of OTA updates but when I've tried to run it I got a pop up that update couldn't be applied because my phone was rooted. had to get rid of root than I could update it.
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From what I heard a simple unroot from SuperSu app was not even enough, because the stock fw has a counter that is incremented in case you root, and therefore even if you remove root the counter will still prevent you from applying the OTA.
tylerdurden83 said:
From what I heard a simple unroot from SuperSu app was not even enough, because the stock fw has a counter that is incremented in case you root, and therefore even if you remove root the counter will still prevent you from applying the OTA.
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I've flashed a stock firmware and updated. There may have been a simpler way, but I am not an expert.
Again I am not sure if things got easier or harder with Lollipop but to be very honest in the last few firmware updates I did not see anything life changing from LG that would worth the hassle. I think being rooted is much more valuable than the latest firmware updates were.
For me personally anyways
tylerdurden83 said:
From what I heard a simple unroot from SuperSu app was not even enough, because the stock fw has a counter that is incremented in case you root, and therefore even if you remove root the counter will still prevent you from applying the OTA.
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Thank you guys for the answers! :good:
So, LG indeed has a "security" feature that messes with your device. Can someone confirm it?
If the counter is software can't we alter/erase it? Or is it hw-based like Samsung's Knox Warranty Void? If it is hw-based we cannot do something.
Just got the phone a few hours ago and want to root it and install Xposed. But I'm not sure what's the best path.
So far it seems like VS98610B is an old version nobody is using and that if I root it, I won't be able to upgrade in the future without breaking the phone, is that correct?
If I go to "Check for new system update" it asks if I want to update to 11A. From what I understand from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64116024&postcount=362 is that I want to take the update, then after it installs that update, it should ask to update again to 13B? And that it is this 13B version that I root?
Am I able to unlock the bootloader on any of these versions? Why does it ask me to go to 11A instead of straight to 13B?
All I can say is that you are damn lucky and DO NOT update or flash a non 10B image of you have any desire to unlock the bootloader and use custom ROMs and such
DerekZ10 said:
Just got the phone a few hours ago and want to root it and install Xposed. But I'm not sure what's the best path.
So far it seems like VS98610B is an old version nobody is using and that if I root it, I won't be able to upgrade in the future without breaking the phone, is that correct?
If I got to "Check for new system update" it asks if I want to update to 11A. From what I understand from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64116024&postcount=362 is that I want to take the update, then after it installs that update, it should ask to update again to 13B? And that it is this 13B version that I root?
Am I able to unlock the bootloader on any of these versions? Why does it ask me to go to 11A instead of straight to 13B?
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Just my opinion but holding for a bootloader unlock is pointless and no you can't unlock it on any version. I waited for a year for the note 4 to get root or unlocked and never did. As days pass it's less likely we will ever see it unlocked on the g4.
To root take the OTA and get to 13b then follow the root guide in the forums....with root, xposed, and a little debloat this phone is awesome!
Awesome.that's what I was looking for. If it's already been since june and nobody has cracked it, that's not looking too good. My only worry now is why it's not taking me straight to 13b? It will take me to 13b after 11a right?
Also where is a good up-to-date root thread? There's nothing stickied.
If someone is on the verge of cracking the bootloader, how do I root this version so I can holdout, without killing my ability to upgrade in the future?
I'm also really interested in getting the fm radio working.that was one of the deciding factors when getting the phone. I did not know that Verizon crippled it.
EDIT: Also what's the benefit to upgrading? 10B is already android 5.1 so what is gained?
DerekZ10 said:
I'm also really interested in getting the fm radio working.that was one of the deciding factors when getting the phone. I did not know that Verizon crippled it.
EDIT: Also what's the benefit to upgrading? 10B is already android 5.1 so what is gained?
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I never ran on 10B, so I don't know what benefits there were going to 11, however, 11 to 13b saw major improvements to touch responsiveness for most people (I never had touch issues on my phone, so I don't know on that count, but maybe I just never noticed); I also found that the phone performs a lot better and the battery lasts a bit more.
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All I can say is that you are damn lucky and DO NOT update or flash a non 10B image of you have any desire to unlock the bootloader and use custom ROMs and such
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The rumored unlocked bootloader is vaporware. There has been no update on the status of it, especially for the Verizon variant. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/unlock-unofficial-bootloader-unlock-t3222737
I've already considered of foregoing the mythical v0 unlock bootloader (VS98610B firmware, aka 10B) and move up to VS98613B rooted to enjoy all the fixes to the phone. No point of waiting any longer without any updates.
Cant make much sense of all these threads. Always used a highly customized and unlocked international Nexus. But this US Verizon phone seems to be difficult to customize.
usern ameisval idandnot said:
Cant make much sense of all these threads. Always used a highly customized and unlocked international Nexus. But this US Verizon phone seems to be difficult to customize.
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You definitely can root this phone and install exposed. The biggest issue is that the bootloader is locked and doesn't look like it's going to be unlocked anytime soon. So for the most part, no custom roms. Another downside if that of something goes wrong on root, your options to get your phone back up and running are limited to using a KDZ file if one is available for the specific version your trying to root, or push a stock system image if you made a back up. Sf today the latest 13b software has a KDZ thanks to autoprime. I haven't done much customization, so I can't shall to that.
Where can find a step by step guide how to flash a rooted image? What precautions are necessary to get back to stock in case something goes wrong? I need to costumize my phone.
usern ameisval idandnot said:
Where can find a step by step guide how to flash a rooted image? What precautions are necessary to get back to stock in case something goes wrong? I need to costumize my phone.
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I used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
Following this guide will allow you to make a backup of your stock system image and root your own image. It's easy and straightforward.
Google lg g4 root xda
From there, you'll see a link to a low effort root, that teaches you how to flash system image.
I tried KDZ method but the KDZ image I loaded wasn't rooted...
It is super easy to do. I will say the low effort root page should be updated with a * or something to say hey, the latest version for the verizon lg g4 is 13b. Also the flashfire method to install xposed takes 15 minutes. I also like using g4 tweaksbox.
This is my first few days with the g4. I have had the g3 since release. Much faster. Familiar. Liking it so far. Battery life seems great. But I am delaying greenify, amplify, etc, to see if I even need it.
Kinda shocked there isnt more activity around here tho!
I have successfully rooted my G4 and Xposed is up and running. I do have a kinda dumb question. Can i move my rooted.img & system.img to my external SDcard to save some space? Just want to make sure. Thank you in advance.
NVM found my answer.
Hey everyone, I've been out of the scene for a while as I sit and wait for unlocked bootloader on the G4 but who knows if that's going to happen. I see that there's a new update from Verizon which addresses many issues people have complained about. I want to update and am currently running 11A rooted. I have Xposed, among many other root apps etc. I am wondering what the process is for me to unroot, get from 11A to 13B. then get root again and have all my Xposed modules still there and root apps working as they were on 11A? Would I need to to redownload all my modules? I know I will most likely have to reflash Xposed but I am not sure on the other steps to get from 11A to 13B. My last question is there a way for me to take KDZ of my current image running on my phone so I can flash it again if I hit an issue? Any/all help is appreciated, thanks!
Dude, there's already several threads on how to do this. There's no need to start another thread. Do a little research and you'll find exactly what you need.