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[Q] Unlock/Root/Flash prototype Arc?

OK so we got a SE Experia Arc S LT18i with 1253-8238_4.0.1.A.0.165 ('prototype' model on loan from a friend = prehistoric!) and looking into upgrading the thing if at all possible.
So if I am correct it's a case of: 1st: Root, 2nd: Unlock bootloader, 3rd: Install recovery, 4th: Flash ROM of choice
Bootloader is locked and phone not rooted.
Tried using Flashtool to root phone but it is greyed out so tried Tools > Root > Force zergRush = fail, (not tried Force psneuter/Emulator ?)
Tried unlocking bootloader using Flashtool, but this also failed (SE unlock website wanted IMEI code one digit less than the phone reports?!! got a code by ditching the first 0 of the IMEI, but didn't work anyway - crashed phone)
Attempted to root using command line ADB method to push zergRush and execute the script, but this too doesn't work (phone crashes and reboots).
Fastboot? I have it installed but not yet come across any how-to's that use this (did I say yet? )
The apps available on Play Store seem to be automations of above methods for one-click users.
Further exhaustive reading/searching here and on talk.sonymobile.com leads me to believe that the first step might be to flash a different kernel version before it's possible to root, after which everything else should fall into place...I'm up for trying this but of course don't want to risk bricking the phone, so backing up first would be a good plan, *but* I need root to be able to install recovery! I know enough about booting operating systems to know that changing kernel version with a locked boot loader might just result in bork! This is where the expertise of you guys comes in!! Maybe you know that flashing another (similar?) kernel will be fine with Fashtool even without unlocking bootloader and rooting phone? Perhaps I missed a simple and easy way of rooting? Any suggestions very welcome - thanks in advance!
FYI: *I only run Linux* so pointing me at any of the windows tools on offer is of no help to me
Oh and PS: yes I have searched and found a ton of helpful info, well actually *way too much* info to the point of saturation and confusion!! :laugh:

There can never be too much information, yours and others problem is that you try rushing through it, because if you didn't you'd find the answers you were looking for.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
There can never be too much information, yours and others problem is that you try rushing through it, because if you didn't you'd find the answers you were looking for.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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Well it's not the quantity of info, but the quality of info! Failing that the filtration system used to distill the good stuff out!
Anyroads, I was still hoping for someone to chip in with something like "Yeah go for it, that will work fine"! or "Don't do it, try this instead"!
I'm believing from my readings so far, that short of flashing an incorrect radio, or interrupting a flash process, it isn't easily possible to brick an Arc?

acesabe said:
Anyroads, I was still hoping for someone to chip in with something like "Yeah go for it, that will work fine"!
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I would have just tried it instead of starting a thread to ask, failing that I would have then read the stickys/guides explaining how to unlock and root.
acesabe said:
it isn't easily possible to brick an Arc?
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No, you would just use the flashtool to flash a stock ROM.

XperienceD said:
I would have just tried it instead of starting a thread to ask, failing that I would have then read the stickys/guides explaining how to unlock and root.
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Well, that's because you are XperienceD!
No, you would just use the flashtool to flash a stock ROM.
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Ok cool, so Flashtool can be used to save an unbootable device too then...

acesabe said:
Well, that's because you are XperienceD!
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It's how I got to be experienced. :silly:
acesabe said:
Ok cool, so Flashtool can be used to save an unbootable device too then...
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Yep, you just need to flash a stock ROM.

XperienceD said:
I would have just tried it instead of starting a thread to ask, failing that I would have then read the stickys/guides explaining how to unlock and root.
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Me too.
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[Q] The correct order of root

Hi,
I want to root my xperia z1 compact.
As i read, there are few steps that i need to take before rooting my device - backup TA partition, installing CWM, rooting the device.
Both of the CWM/TA backup require that the device will be rooted but if i will root my device without backing up the TA partition i cant go
back and reinstall the stock rom.
What is the correct order of the rooting process?
If the rooting process will get done correctly can i reinstall my stock rom back(for warranty issues)?
What are the downside for rooting - i want it mainly for Titanium backup and the Lba apps?
Thanks for any help!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634196
If you follow the guide, you should be able to root without Unlocking Bootloader (Which will cause you loosing TA if you Unlock bootloader first)
So, the best way is to Root (Without unlock bootloader) which is in the guidance, then Backup TA, then you can unlock bootloader if you like (to install ROM or other tweaks).
For myself i just need root so i kept the Bootloader lock and have a backup TA just in case.

thermalboyz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634196
If you follow the guide, you should be able to root without Unlocking Bootloader (Which will cause you loosing TA if you Unlock bootloader first)
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If i understood correctly, i will be flashing other rom(previous version in which the root witout unlooking bootloader exploit exsist), to my device.
what will be the effects on my device? will i lose my current device configurations - apps/settings/localization/...? where this change wil be noted?
The process is very complicated and with a lot of "Brick" possibilities, will a more noob friendly version should be expected soon?

Yes you will lose your data as stated in the guides. There isn't really any brick potential, if you screw something up you should always be able to start over again.
As long as there is no other exploit, there won't be an easier method.

cohena said:
If i understood correctly, i will be flashing other rom(previous version in which the root witout unlooking bootloader exploit exsist), to my device.
what will be the effects on my device? will i lose my current device configurations - apps/settings/localization/...? where this change wil be noted?
The process is very complicated and with a lot of "Brick" possibilities, will a more noob friendly version should be expected soon?
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Hi,
I've rooted my Z1C successfully 2 weeks ago with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
At step 18 you had to do a factory reset... You should always create a backup. But you're are right, this guide could be more noob friendly
I wish there were some screenshots or more detailed explanations, because after I flashed the first file, I only could see a black screen, a white symbol photo of the Z1C with some japanese (?) characters and the phone doesn't do anything... Can't turn off, can't exit this screen... I was shocked until I see a home screen

D_R_Z_87 said:
[..] But you're are right, this guide could be more noob friendly
I wish there were some screenshots or more detailed explanations, because after I flashed the first file, I only could see a black screen, a white symbol photo of the Z1C with some japanese (?) characters and the phone doesn't do anything... Can't turn off, can't exit this screen... I was shocked until I see a home screen
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If you have some concrete tips I'll be happy to edit the guide

zxz0O0 said:
If you have some concrete tips I'll be happy to edit the guide
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Hi,
in my situation it would have been helpful to know following things:
- is it ok to rename the downloaded .ftf files from .zip to .ftf ? --> in my case it was ok, because the windows explorer automatically saves the .ftf file as .zip (also .apk files). --> in your guide, post #8, you wrote that this is not ok.
- as i already wrote in my last post, i thougt my phone got bricked after flashing the first file...
- i got stuck at step 13, installing dualrecovery and got the message "Waiting for device to connect" - in my case everything was configured right on my computer, already checked your tips, but it doesn't work until the fifth restart of my phone... maybe you should also suggest a few restarts when the phone would not be recognized
i've rooted several samsung and google nexus devices, but this phone...
but in general, your guide is really good and helped me!

zxz0O0 said:
If you have some concrete tips I'll be happy to edit the guide
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I will take few days to better understand the process and then i will follow the guide's suggestions, i will post my experience
using the guide after the hopefully successful ending....
Two questions:
how do i do a "factory reset"?
I have no data to lose, so data loss is not an issue for me....
At the hopefully successful ending of the guide which rom do i have?
I want to get back the same device experience i begen the rooting process with....

cohena said:
I will take few days to better understand the process and then i will follow the guide's suggestions, i will post my experience
using the guide after the hopefully successful ending....
Two questions:
how do i do a "factory reset"?
I have no data to lose, so data loss is not an issue for me....
At the hopefully successful ending of the guide which rom do i have?
I want to get back the same device experience i begen the rooting process with....
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Great :good:
I rooted and unlocked the bootloader right after I bought the phone so data loss was also not a problem for me.
Factory reset is located in Recovery Menu under 'Wipe data/factory reset'.
In the end you will have an unbranded UK firmware with root access. There isn't really any difference.

zxz0O0 said:
In the end you will have an unbranded UK firmware with root access. There isn't really any difference.
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What do you mean there is no difference?
What are the diffrences between firmwares? what does firmware means- kernal maybe?
I need to understand if having the uk firmware will cahnge my current "device expereince" - gui, localization. preinstalled apps, or it is
just a change to the os itself without any imapct on the current user interface.

cohena said:
What do you mean there is no difference?
What are the diffrences between firmwares? what does firmware means- kernal maybe?
I need to understand if having the uk firmware will cahnge my current "device expereince" - gui, localization. preinstalled apps, or it is
just a change to the os itself without any imapct on the current user interface.
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Pretty sure there is no difference in the kernel. There might be a difference in the pre-installed apps or modem, I don't know your current rom so I can't answer that. In the end you won't notice any difference.

cohena said:
Hi,
but if i will root my device without backing up the TA partition i cant go back and reinstall the stock rom.
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Yes you can!
cohena said:
If the rooting process will get done correctly can i reinstall my stock rom back(for warranty issues)?
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Yes.
cohena said:
What are the downside for rooting
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NON!
cohena said:
what does firmware means- kernal maybe?
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Firmware is basically the OS, Gingerbread, Icecream Sandwich, Jellybean, Kitkat, and the main difference between a UK ROM and a Global ROM for example might only be one or two apps at the most.
cohena said:
I need to understand if having the uk firmware will cahnge my current "device expereince" - gui, localization. preinstalled apps, or it is
just a change to the os itself without any imapct on the current user interface.
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Sony's UI looks the same on an ROM (that is the same Firmware), and if you need to flash a new ROM to root then chances are you will loose whatever you haven't backed up.

zxz0O0 said:
Pretty sure there is no difference in the kernel. There might be a difference in the pre-installed apps or modem, I don't know your current rom so I can't answer that. In the end you won't notice any difference.
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Thanks for your help so far...
The preinstall apps does not concern me - most of them i will remove anyway...
The modem part sounds problematic....
My build is 14.2.A.1.114, where can i found the rom/modem version data?

cohena said:
Thanks for your help so far...
The preinstall apps does not concern me - most of them i will remove anyway...
The modem part sounds problematic....
My build is 14.2.A.1.114, where can i found the rom/modem version data?
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You don't need to care about that... Just follow the guide you won't notice anything different.
If you are scared so much you could create a ftf of your stock rom (there are guides on the forum).

zxz0O0 said:
You don't need to care about that... Just follow the guide you won't notice anything different.
If you are scared so much you could create a ftf of your stock rom (there are guides on the forum).
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Let summerize the procedure so far :
1. I will create a ftf image of my stock rom using the guide that i found, here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775
in the "How to backup your Sony Ericsson Xperia firmware using Update Service and the FlashTool" video.
In that guide the end result is a ftf file and the root guide asks for zip file, how can i get the zip file from the ftf one?
2. I will root my xz1c as the guide suggests here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
3.ABOUT THAT I AM NOT TOO SURE : on step 19 on sub step 1, i will instal my device ftf instead of the uk one and continue
with the rest of the other 2 sub steps.
Am i correct?
If i am flashing back my device rom or the uk rom at the end of the procedure and both roms are unrooted, how come the device is rooted?
After rooting the device how can i unroot or reroot if needed - i will have to go all the way again?

No.. I meant that you can create a ftf of your stock rom if something would be wrong with the UK one you could flash your old one.
But this won't even happen because the ROMs are almost the same! I don't understand what you are scared about.
There are people from many countries using this UK firmware and no one complained yet.

zxz0O0 said:
No.. I meant that you can create a ftf of your stock rom if something would be wrong with the UK one you could flash your old one.
But this won't even happen because the ROMs are almost the same! I don't understand what you are scared about.
There are people from many countries using this UK firmware and no one complained yet.
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Ok, so no going back....
After having my device rooted with the uk rom, how cam i localize(keyboard, lang, cell operators, etc....),
the device to my country?
And again with the logical question - if at the end of the process i am flashing an unrooted rom that i flashed at
the beginning of the guide, how can the device be rooted?
I have just been notified that my device is going to get updated to Android ver 4.4.2(KitKat) today/tomrrow, does it changes anything regarding the root procedure?

cohena said:
Ok, so no going back....
After having my device rooted with the uk rom, how cam i localize(keyboard, lang, cell operators, etc....),
the device to my country?
And again with the logical question - if at the end of the process i am flashing an unrooted rom that i flashed at
the beginning of the guide, how can the device be rooted?
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You just select your language in android, like you normally do
UK firmware does not mean there is only english. There are still all languages available.
In the end you are flashing a zip file (step 19.1), that zip file has root installed.
I am working on updating the guide for KitKat.

zxz0O0 said:
You just select your language in android, like you normally do
UK firmware does not mean there is only english. There are still all languages available.
In the end you are flashing a zip file (step 19.1), that zip file has root installed.
I am working on updating the guide for KitKat.
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You right!
We need root our lovely Z1c device...

zxz0O0 said:
I am working on updating the guide for KitKat.
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Ok, so Should i upgrade to kit kat or wait for the root guide?

How to change status ROOTED to UNROOTED on Download Mode ?

Hi,
this is from G2 anyone can try it on G3 and update us what he did ?
I being told try to delete rct file .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715114
Q:
If i flash to other frimware from other contry on the same Model when i got update it will update to the orignal Ver. of where i did buy the device?
if it does can i dod somting to Prevent it to get update to only the contry i did flash it on Purpose?

Anyone?

jcase said:
These questions are outside the scope of what I will be covering, and are not frequently asked.
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but where i can found that Answers ?
it will be much easier if it will be in the 1st post or the 2 post,
to prevent repetitive questions...

u1988 said:
@jcase
Thank you!
can you please add more info to your FAQ ?
*like will i get updates with FOTA or LG Mobile Phone ?
*there is any way to get updates with out flash new Ver. ?
*unroot will work with Super SU or i need to install Stump again?
*The root will change status to ROOTED in Download Mode?
can you chack this out if it will work on G3 too UNROOTED with this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/how-to-change-status-rooted-to-unrooted-t2850096
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u1988 said:
but where i can found that Answers ?
it will be much easier if it will be in the 1st post or the 2 post,
to prevent repetitive questions...
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Answering for the team so if the guys want to correct me, feel free, just attempting to head off more distracting lines of "not" frequently asked questions. THANKS FELLAS!
1. YES, this is simply a method of gaining root, nothing more, nothing less. Your FOTA will likely fail OR worse due to a) being rooted and failing checks or b) system changes you may or may not make after you ROOT but this is a "Method TO ROOT" so again, nothing more, nothing less. (Question is out of scope)
2. NO, why would you even want to get an updated root method app that you are supposed to uninstall after you have rooted? (Question doesn't really make much sense)
3. NO CLUE and out of scope, this is a "Method TO ROOT", nothing more, nothing less.
4. Probably but if you want to help, you tell @jcase but it's out of scope and as an exploit creator, not really his/the teams deal or worry.
5. Out of scope, this is a "Method TO ROOT", nothing more, nothing less.
Good day to ya... :good:

What device model do you have? Carrier (I assume AT&T)?

TonyStark said:
What device model do you have? Carrier (I assume AT&T)?
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for any G3 model , but right now D855

[Q] Help with CyanogenMod

Hello all,
I have just recived my Sony Xperia z1 compact and want to install CyanogenMod on it. :cyclops:
However, this is my 1st smartphone.. EVER.. so I haven't the slightest clue on how to do this.
Can someone explain to me how to do this so I can restore the phone back to factory specs incase of a warranty issue.
I want to back up everything so I can revert back to stock and relock bootloader if needed so sony can't tell I voided the warranty
Like in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
Thanks in advance,
Rauno T

RaunoT said:
Like in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
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That thread is there to help, so if reading guides like that is an issue you're going to have problems. Are you even able to unlock your BL, if not you can forget CM anyway. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291

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That thread is there to help, so if reading guides like that is an issue you're going to have problems. Are you even able to unlock your BL, if not you can forget CM anyway. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
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I understand that guide, I don't understand how I get CM on it after i've completed all the steps

RaunoT said:
I understand that guide, I don't understand how I get CM on it after i've completed all the steps
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Follow the instructions, watch a video maybe.

XperienceD said:
Follow the instructions, watch a video maybe.
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I followed the instructions on there website and it seems to work.
But I have massive battery drain

You can install Wakelock Detector from google play to see what is causing the drain

Need help with bypassing bootloader unlock (EE) UK

Gone through the LG dev site, put in IMEI and Device ID, message pops up saying
the page at developer.lge.com says:
Unfortunately, your device (EE,UK) does not support unlocking the bootloader.
Is there a way around this, I would like to root my phone...and this whole "hold" over my android device isn't good at all.
EDIT, Sorry, i've got the LG G4 which is the phone in question, not the LG G3 as stated in my Sig.

CraigUK87 said:
Gone through the LG dev site, put in IMEI and Device ID, message pops up saying
the page at developer.lge.com says:
Unfortunately, your device (EE,UK) does not support unlocking the bootloader.
Is there a way around this, I would like to root my phone...and this whole "hold" over my android device isn't good at all.
EDIT, Sorry, i've got the LG G4 which is the phone in question, not the LG G3 as stated in my Sig.
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I have the UK (EUR) version too from CPW on EE but was able to unlock. What's your software version under About Phone --> Software Info ?
Mine is V10c-EUR-XX

pcoulson said:
I have the UK (EUR) version too from CPW on EE but was able to unlock. What's your software version under About Phone --> Software Info ?
Mine is V10c-EUR-XX
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Mine is V10B-234-30

It's official - there are a billion frickin versions of the LG G4 software out there and we don't stand a chance.
Sorry you can't unlock. Check the root thread for that.

pcoulson said:
It's official - there are a billion frickin versions of the LG G4 software out there and we don't stand a chance.
Sorry you can't unlock. Check the root thread for that.
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Ouch... you serious?? nothing at all.. That's actually s**t.

Surely you'd be able to root using the method in the root thread? I'd hope so as I'm getting this phone on EE in a couple of weeks and was hoping it would be possible
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CraigUK87 said:
Ouch... you serious?? nothing at all.. That's actually s**t.
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sweeney_uk said:
Surely you'd be able to root using the method in the root thread? I'd hope so as I'm getting this phone on EE in a couple of weeks and was hoping it would be possible
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Should be able to root using the method in the root thread with no issues.
As far as getting a G4 on EE, go via CarphoneWarehouse as you get a Euro unlocked device and not an EE branded device.

pcoulson said:
It's official - there are a billion frickin versions of the LG G4 software out there and we don't stand a chance.
Sorry you can't unlock. Check the root thread for that.
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IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
Should be able to root using the method in the root thread with no issues.
As far as getting a G4 on EE, go via CarphoneWarehouse as you get a Euro unlocked device and not an EE branded device.
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i think i got it a bit late... can't really take it back now and start again.
I've found a few rooting methods... but could someone point me in the right direction to the right thread, please =)

CraigUK87 said:
i think i got it a bit late... can't really take it back now and start again.
I've found a few rooting methods... but could someone point me in the right direction to the right thread, please =)
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The low effort root method in G4 Original Android Development.
Do not try to absolve me by some quirk of quantum mechanics.

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
Should be able to root using the method in the root thread with no issues.
As far as getting a G4 on EE, go via CarphoneWarehouse as you get a Euro unlocked device and not an EE branded device.
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I would but I'm on a shared plan and CPW can't upgrade me so I'm stuck going to EE direct [emoji20]
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

sweeney_uk said:
I would but I'm on a shared plan and CPW can't upgrade me so I'm stuck going to EE direct [emoji20]
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Dam that's a *****. I'm wondering if you could flash the KDZ of the EURO unlocked device and convert it from an EE device to an unlocked one. I know this used to be possible with Samsung device, this is my first LG (apart from a Nexus) so not fully up to speed on these things yet. May be worth investigating though.

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
The low effort root method in G4 Original Android Development.
Do not try to absolve me by some quirk of quantum mechanics.
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Ok found that,
right.... How on earth can I tell what version mine is?
does this low level root actually bypass the "not being able to unlock bootloader" ??
Sorry for all the questions, I have read up...just a bit cautious this time around.... never had this much trouble with rooting a device before.

CraigUK87 said:
Ok found that,
right.... How on earth can I tell what version mine is?
does this low level root actually bypass the "not being able to unlock bootloader" ??
Sorry for all the questions, I have read up...just a bit cautious this time around.... never had this much trouble with rooting a device before.
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Yes it doesn't require the Bootloader being unlocked, tbh most questions you have will be answered in that forum, read through the first two posts. All images are there and how to find the right ones.

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
Yes it doesn't require the Bootloader being unlocked, tbh most questions you have will be answered in that forum, read through the first two posts. All images are there and how to find the right ones.
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Well, thank you my friend for the help...but as you can appreciate...it's an expensive phone, I'm safe guarding myself by asking people with more experience than myself. I'm sorry.

CraigUK87 said:
Well, thank you my friend for the help...but as you can appreciate...it's an expensive phone, I'm safe guarding myself by asking people with more experience than myself. I'm sorry.
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If your worried about not picking the right version, then I would avoid proceeding with that method. As if it isn't one of the version in the OP, you need to change the commands too. Post a screenshot of your Software Info screen and I'll point you in the right direction.
But you need to read through both those posts before proceeding to understand what your doing.

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
If your worried about not picking the right version, then I would avoid proceeding with that method. As if it isn't one of the version in the OP, you need to change the commands too. Post a screenshot of your Software Info screen and I'll point you in the right direction.
But you need to read through both those posts before proceeding to understand what your doing.
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I've read through both posts a few times.. i have a feeling my version isn't there.

CraigUK87 said:
I've read through both posts a few times.. i have a feeling my version isn't there.
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Can you post a screen of your hardware info to.

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
Can you post a screen of your hardware info to.
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Sure

CraigUK87 said:
I've read through both posts a few times.. i have a feeling my version isn't there.
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As far as I can tell, you only have a carrier specific version of software and no actual hardware differences from H815 itself, which makes sense EE just using their own software (like the twats they are). This being the case you should be able to proceed with flashing the H815-10c image and gain root, this may also mean you can unlock the bootloader.
If the worst happens and you can't boot, you can just use a kdz image to revert to stock following the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848
You can gain a stock KDZ with this url, replace 'YOURIMEIHERE' with your imei number:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=YOURIMEIHERE

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
As far as I can tell, you only have a carrier specific version of software and no actual hardware differences from H815 itself, which makes sense EE just using their own software (like the twats they are). This being the case you should be able to proceed with flashing the H815-10c image and gain root, this may also mean you can unlock the bootloader.
If the worst happens and you can't boot, you can just use a kdz image to revert to stock following the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848
You can gain a stock KDZ with this url, replace 'YOURIMEIHERE' with your imei number:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=YOURIMEIHERE
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Well, thank you very much, sir. I really appreciate the help =) Shall try it out now... as for the bootloader...
LG specifically said on the dev site that my bootloader (EE)UK can't be unlocked,
I input my IMEI and Device-ID.. However, I expect you know way more than myself, So.. i'll stay in hope that you, sir..are right =)