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The Korean LG Optimus G is now unlocked!
If you have a K, S or L varient, you are now fully unlocked!
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.
As with all currently supported varients, we offer two methods of unlock. The first is connected to a computer. The second is through an apk. The apk cost ~1USD, and is a donation to us. The pc version of freegee is free and always will be free.
You can download the apk here. Else read below for instructions.
Also, ensure that you have ADB drivers installed. This WILL NOT WORK without them.
Before we begin: please make sure you have USB Debugging turned on, your phone is in "Charge Only" mode or MTP mode, and your phone's screen is on and unlocked.
This will allow you to see the root access prompt if your phone asks for it.
Download the .zip for your varient at the end of this post
Extract it somewhere on your hard drive
Ensure your screen is on and unlocked
Run the "freegee.bat" script, and follow the instructions.
Do not run this as administrator! the install will fail if you do so.
Once the unlock is complete, check to make sure you have a "backups" folder now in the folder where you put FreeGee. If not, DO NOT REBOOT your phone.
Even a failed unlock will still show the 'congratulations you're unlocked!' text, read the output to see if you have errors!
You should not see any "adb.exe not found" errors, or "tar: invalid magic" errors. Those would be errors in the script.
An error which you can ignore is "No space left on device" after it says erasing old recovery and boot. That's just a side effect of how we clear the old images out.
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Important Information
To enter bootloader, hold volume UP and power.
Upon entering the bootloader, you will notice that there is no 'menu' to enter fastboot or recovery. Unfortunately, since the stars didn't align properly, we were unable to tell the new bootloader where to load the images that contain the menu from.
In light of that, you'll have to navigate the menu blind. Use the volume keys to change selection, and the power key to select.
The choices are (in order of pressing volume down):
Start - boot the phone normally [already selected]
Restart Bootloader - reboot into the bootloader
Recovery Mode - enter recovery (CWM)
Power Off - powers the phone off
So, to get to Recovery, you would press volume down twice then power.
If you have trouble with this, watch my video below for a demonstration.
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FAQ
Can I flash an OTA after installing this?
No. Flashing an OTA could contain a new bootloader, and it would replace the one we have put on your device. If you flash the new OTA, and it replaces the bootloader but not the boot.img, you could be left in a situation where you could not boot the phone due to a security error. Once you're in that position, the only thing you can do is LGNPST back to stock-- and even then, it is possible that an OTA could enable an anti-rollback feature which would disable LGNPST.
Does this mean I can flash custom ROMs now?
Yes. However, the custom ROM must be made for your device. We're working on a decrapified stock ROM, and AOSP ROMs as well. Be patient for those to come.
How can I uninstall this?
We will be releasing a 0.6 verison soon with easy uninstall. In the mean time you can get on irc, and we'll help you, or you can use the apk in the play store.
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Special Thanks To!
None of this would be possible without the following people:
unknown2011 (and all his friends!)
thecubed
g33k3r
synergy
sextape
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Change Log
Current Version: Playstore
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee
Changelog:
See the play store for change log.
New in v0.5 Removed LG Security check. You are now free to remove any and all apps.
Currently, the download is Windows-only. I will make a OSX/Linux/Windows version soon!
To download please select the varient you have below:
Korean L model:
http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/optimusg/korean_l/freegee/FreeGee-0.5_Korean_l.zip
Korean K model:
http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/optimusg/korean_k/freegee/FreeGee-0.5_Korean_k.zip
Korean S mode:
http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/optimusg/korean_s/freegee/FreeGee-0.5_Korean_s.zip
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How to ID the variants? I'm considering the Optimus G as sold by Rogers in Canada. Thank you.
kSnaz said:
How to ID the variants? I'm considering the Optimus G as sold by Rogers in Canada. Thank you.
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the Rogers is E971
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007961
Hi, just have a quick question about this method and support variants. Why you say Korean version L is that the L0-1E variant? Would be great if so.
Gene1985 said:
Hi, just have a quick question about this method and support variants. Why you say Korean version L is that the L0-1E variant? Would be great if so.
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Korean variants are F180L / F180K / F180S. L for LG U+ carrier, K for KT carrier, S for SK carrier. L0-1E is a Japanese variant that nobody seems to have a root process for atm.
Shelnutt2 said:
The Korean LG Optimus G is now unlocked!
We need some more testings for the S varient. There seems to be a slight hiccup with the S varient and before we release anything publically we need more testing. Please contact me on irc if you have an S varient.
If you have a K or L varient, you are now fully unlocked!
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I want to unpack and repack boot.img for F180L / F180K / F180S.
Can u provide the correct tools and script?
thanks!!!
jxxhwy said:
I want to unpack and repack boot.img for F180L / F180K / F180S.
Can u provide the correct tools and script?
thanks!!!
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Easiest thing is to probably use dsixda's kitchen.
https://github.com/dsixda/Android-Kitchen
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Easiest thing is to probably use dsixda's kitchen.
https://github.com/dsixda/Android-Kitchen
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Thank you very much!!!!!
Sorry, but im still confused, i just got this phone how do i tell if it is the L, K, or S model?
kMogs17 said:
Sorry, but im still confused, i just got this phone how do i tell if it is the L, K, or S model?
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What carrier are you on? Sprint? If so you need to visit the sprint forums for the unlock.
kMogs17 said:
Sorry, but im still confused, i just got this phone how do i tell if it is the L, K, or S model?
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chevro1et said:
Korean variants are F180L / F180K / F180S. L for LG U+ carrier, K for KT carrier, S for SK carrier.
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So, unless you are in Korea, you're in the wrong forum as Shelnutt2 pointed out.
you can find /system/xbin/su in .dz....but it's a secure...It can rm /system/xbin/su when you flash the .dz and boot first
HI i use Korea F160L
Can help me to unlock ?
Can this be use for international version e975 model?
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Can this be use for international version e975 model?
cascade128 said:
Can this be use for international version e975 model?
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I haven't pushed e975 support to the play store, but this apk will work for you:
http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/optimusg/sprint/private/FreeGee.apk
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I haven't pushed e975 support to the play store, but this apk will work for you:
http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/optimusg/sprint/private/FreeGee.apk
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I have convert my F180L to E975. So can i use this to unlock my LGOG?
Or I back to F180L Jellybean rom and unlock?
Is this compatible with jellybean rom and we will got cwm recovery?
hiepgia said:
I have convert my F180L to E975. So can i use this to unlock my LGOG?
Or I back to F180L Jellybean rom and unlock?
Is this compatible with jellybean rom and we will got cwm recovery?
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Yes you can use that apk if you've convereted to E975 (this apk is just the same thats on the playstore plus E975 support). It'll give you twrp or cwm, but you should probably update to a newer cwm than what I have packaged. You'll be able to run jellybean with it.
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I haven't pushed e975 support to the play store, but this apk will work for you:
http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/optimusg/sprint/private/FreeGee.apk
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Not working
Error!
Your device currently isn't supported.
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Can you tell me what your ro.product.name is in /system/build.prop. I might need to add it to the whitelist. I apologize for the inconvience, there are many different version of e975, so I might have not whitelisted them all yet.
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Just report him! And he will help us :fingers-crossed:
Hello users I have recently bought a new T-Mobile LG Optimus F6.
For those of you who may have just purchased one or need one rooted and or unlocked here is how to do it.
Root:
Download MotoChopper.zip that is attatched at the bottom.
Then place your phone in Debugging mode. Also check unknown sources in security.
Unzip the MotoChopper and look for "run.bat"
Once that is all done you should have root access.
Unlock:
I use Blowfish Unlocks. You can use who ever you prefer.
Dial *#06# and that will be your IMEI number.
Next submit for the code and wait.
When it comes back use: SIM_UNLOCK=00000000000000
Now to enter the code you have to put in a non supported sim and dial 2945#*500#
Then choose Network Unlock and enter your code. If the first code doesnt work do not panic.
You have 10 attempts and you usually get back 5 different codes. Try them until one works. But to be sure double check that you submitted the right IMEI to begin with.
Enjoy
works
Although lacking some instruction. You must have lg support software on PC and drivers installed (Google)
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Although lacking some instruction. You must have lg support software on PC and drivers installed (Google)
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Correct... here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210213
What I did after root: Uninstalled all the bloatware... added beats audio, and wifi tether...
Pretty cool phone... I sure do miss my HTC one S
I already sold mine but it was very good. The battery life on it was great. But I moved on to the Note 2 Tmo and hopefully I can sell the Note 2 and get the Note 3
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Question about the rooting
Is the rooting all that is needed to enable tethering without the paying of an additional fee to T-Mobile? Basically being held hostage....... and will the phone be capable of OS updating in the future?
Dave
roketteere said:
Hello users I have recently bought a new T-Mobile LG Optimus F6.
For those of you who may have just purchased one or need one rooted and or unlocked here is how to do it.
Root:
Download MotoChopper.zip that is attatched at the bottom.
Then place your phone in Debugging mode. Also check unknown sources in security.
Unzip the MotoChopper and look for "run.bat"
Once that is all done you should have root access.
Unlock:
I use Blowfish Unlocks. You can use who ever you prefer.
Dial *#06# and that will be your IMEI number.
Next submit for the code and wait.
When it comes back use: SIM_UNLOCK=00000000000000
Now to enter the code you have to put in a non supported sim and dial 2945#*500#
Then choose Network Unlock and enter your code. If the first code doesnt work do not panic.
You have 10 attempts and you usually get back 5 different codes. Try them until one works. But to be sure double check that you submitted the right IMEI to begin with.
Enjoy
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we need a development thread started
See this post request as i have done....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46105044&posted=1#post46105044
linnon said:
See this post request as i have done....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46105044&posted=1#post46105044
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There is a forum for this device over at this site http://androidforums.com/lg-optimus-f6/
XDA will never happen for this device cause It's not as popular as other device.
How did you guys get Wi-Fi tether to work? Can't get it working after root
Did u wipe after the root to see if it works?
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LG F6 MetroPCS
Will MotoChopper work on the MetroPCS LG F6?
How to Un-root
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Although lacking some instruction. You must have lg support software on PC and drivers installed (Google)
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Do you or anyone know how to un-root the phone aftter running the motochopper? I've been looking everyone on the web and cannot find this. I'm worried in case there is ever a hardware issue that we need to unroot to get serviced.
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Do you or anyone know how to un-root the phone aftter running the motochopper? I've been looking everyone on the web and cannot find this. I'm worried in case there is ever a hardware issue that we need to unroot to get serviced.
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I just did a factory reset and that removed root
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Will MotoChopper work on the MetroPCS LG F6?
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No. Not at all
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what's the difference T-mobile v MetroPCS
Metro sold me the F6 based on the fact it works on the T-mobile networks LTE. However, I am having a hard time living with an unrooted phone so I'm hoping to use motochopper to root. But someone said it will not work. Is there really that much difference between those sold by T-mobile and those from Metro?
I "upgraded" from a Motion to have bigger screen, and now I find out that may have actually been a step down? WTF!?
All I want to do is unbloat and get rid of "insufficient storage" errors. Shouldn't be so tedious!
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All I want to do is unbloat and get rid of "insufficient storage" errors. Shouldn't be so tedious!
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You can root with the vroot method.
There's some questions about what it does exactly but it does work. I should point out that the program and its cousin program are under community investigation due to possibly shady dealings with pulling and pushing files. Its cousin program (kango or something) Has been shown to pull imeid off phones and apparently send them, unencrypted, to a Chinese server.... but it's the only thing I've found to be a proven working root.
Can't unlock boot loader so no custom roms but you can debloat.
I've discovered that both my l9 and my f6 hold onto the storage allotment for moved downloads...
Not sure if you get my drift...
If you download a file to internal and move it to sd it still shows up in "downloads" when you check the storage in your settings.
To solve it open settings/storage/unmount sd and then open downloads under internal storage and delete files you know you moved.
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With this "vroot", would it be safe to root while disconnected from networks to prevent unauthorized sharing of imei?
I thought of trying that myself but never got around to it.
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I think cydia impactor might work too. Has anyone tried it? I can't get my hands on an unrooted f6 to give it a shot
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I am on metropcs an want root too! I will try cydia if it works? cant wait for it to get a lil more exposure an get a rom!
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I am on metropcs an want root too! I will try cydia if it works? cant wait for it to get a lil more exposure an get a rom!
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I know that vroot works. I've been told cydia works. You need to manually install superuser though
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First of all,i want to say Hello to all community!
I`m the new owner of a lg optimus g.I`m from romania and i have instaled V10H firmware(i think are last,no?)
So,i have a few question for you guys if you wanna help me.I search,and i flash the firmware and after i root the phone.But after a restart,when it boot on the screen was appear "Security error" and phone turn off.So,my first question is:I can`t root the stock rom?
Thanks very much guys!
Hi.
No there is already 10i, but we don't know changelog's from LG, so probably nothing significant.
What method have you used? Root this phone it's very easy and you can find a couple of methods in development area.
rimsilva said:
Hi.
No there is already 10i, but we don't know changelog's from LG, so probably nothing significant.
What method have you used? Root this phone it's very easy and you can find a couple of methods in development area.
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Hi!
10i?Where i can download please,cause i don`t find them and doesn`t appear when i search for updates on phone And how to flash correctly the firmwares,cause i find more options(first i use one with Lg mobile support tool and s&d tool who are more complicate but after appear the security error i try fo flash the firmware with kdz_fw_upd_en and works well).After second flash,i don`t try again to root,because i don`t to brick again.
For root i use ZV9-ZVB-Universal root.But i must to have unlocked bootloader or other trick for root stock rom?
Thanks for answer,sir!
buju001 said:
Hi!
10i?Where i can download please,cause i don`t find them and doesn`t appear when i search for updates on phone And how to flash correctly the firmwares,cause i find more options(first i use one with Lg mobile support tool and s&d tool who are more complicate but after appear the security error i try fo flash the firmware with kdz_fw_upd_en and works well).After second flash,i don`t try again to root,because i don`t to brick again.
For root i use ZV9-ZVB-Universal root.But i must to have unlocked bootloader or other trick for root stock rom?
Thanks for answer,sir!
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10i version mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602193.
I don't know if KDZ is available but you can search in XDA or google. Maybe it's better to stay with 10H.
For update I've used several times KDZ_FW_UPD with no issue (follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44874388&postcount=36)
I've used the zv9-ZVB-Universal-Root (attached), because it was necessary to changed the bat file, unlock bootloader is afterwards with FreeGee.
What is the version of your phone? Are using the right kdz?
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10i version mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602193.
I don't know if KDZ is available but you can search in XDA or google. Maybe it's better to stay with 10H.
For update I've used several times KDZ_FW_UPD with no issue (follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44874388&postcount=36)
I've used the zv9-ZVB-Universal-Root (attached), because it was necessary to changed the bat file, unlock bootloader is afterwards with FreeGee.
What is the version of your phone? Are using the right kdz?
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I find the 10I kdz but not for my country.For a few others,maybe i will recive later.Yes,i think now i stay with 10H version.
To clarify me,for work root,it`s necesary to have unlocked bootloader?Or unlocked bootloader it`s my option after i rooted it.
With the files you give me for root i must follow the same procedure?Run CurrentRoot with phone in Only charge mode,after that change to MTP and Enter?
Thanks for the file and topics,are really useful and what exactly what i want and i don`t found.
EDITn lg firmwares official site on my country i have the V10H version.But now i download the lg official firmware,enter the IMEI and the app give me V10F version.And now i check the lg site again and V10F version are last for service provider where i bought the phone and V10H are without service provider name(EX:V10F for Orange/Romania and V10H for Romania).Can be this a problem?
No. Root is independent from bootloader, but to unlock bootloader with need to have root.
Yes, that is the procedure to run .bat file. .
I'm not sure about your country, is your phone from Orange/Romania? I think that you can install 10H, but not sure wait for other user confirmation or install 10F to test...
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No. Root is independent from bootloader, but to unlock bootloader with need to have root.
Yes, that is the procedure to run .bat file. .
I'm not sure about your country, is your phone from Orange/Romania? I think that you can install 10H, but not sure wait for other user confirmation or install 10F to test...
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I understand.Maybe first i did something wrong and that give that security error.I wil try again.
Yes,it`s from Orange/Romania,was a network lock phone but i decoded it with IMEI.I have the V10H and runs well,a just ask about the V10F version cause the Lg official firmware app show me that version to be the last and i think can be a problem with compatibility and that give me Security Error.Thanks very much for answers and for your patience
I´m new too.
I flash the rom again,and root it,restart a few times and works.But,after i unistall with Titanium Backup some apps who don`t use(google movie,books,music,lg note,email,smartshare,cell broadcast,google+,youtube,chrome) and restart,again appear the error with Security Error and phone don`t turn on.I don`t know,are something to do with root or are some apps that must don`t be unistall.But i didn`t unistall any other system aplications.What did you think,sir?
For sure it's an application issue, my advice is to google about system app that can be uninstalled.
You can also uninstall one by one to identify the ones that gives you security error.
Don't forget to do a backup first!
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For sure it's an application issue, my advice is to google about system app that can be uninstalled.
You can also uninstall one by one to identify the ones that gives you security error.
Don't forget to do a backup first!
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I found some topics here and i found cause i`m not alone,everyone has this problem when unistall stock apps.But i find the solution,i can turn off the apps from settings.Now i will try again to root but not unistall apps and see if appears again the error.Thanks a lot sir,you really helped me a lot!
Im new with an LG OG too and i tried to install the new vanir rom and now im stuck with a black screen, its seems that my phone works fine but my screen is all black. How do i fix it?
szevallos said:
Im new with an LG OG too and i tried to install the new vanir rom and now im stuck with a black screen, its seems that my phone works fine but my screen is all black. How do i fix it?
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You can return back to stock with this usefull guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388440 (it works very well especially if you have a kdz>1GB ) or simply with KDZ updater( you find guide there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010624 ).
I coundn't find the way to change the stock video player (which is quite buggy, slow and no option for full screen) in web browsers in CM11. It would be gread if we could choose for example MX player instead. Is there any solution to this? Thanks.
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I saw a video of someone using kingroot on their verizon galaxy note 4 and they were rooted. That person was running kitkat when i tried it on my note 4 running lollipop nothing happened. Should i downgrade or wss the video fake. Is it possible to downgrade using a mac.
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I saw a video of someone using kingroot on their verizon galaxy note 4 and they were rooted. That person was running kitkat when i tried it on my note 4 running lollipop nothing happened. Should i downgrade or wss the video fake. Is it possible to downgrade using a mac.
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Search is your Friend ....
As far as i Know it doesnt work on lollipop & only works for KitKat. it doesnt work for mine on Lollipop. Also its not a Perm Root, Root is lost upon reboot
Search the Form there is a bunch more info on it
Yup, only works on kitkat and it's temporary only.
The devs are working on a permanent solution. I personally have held off with trying king root because I don't trust it.
I am downgrading and i am going to attempt kingroot because i wanna get rid of bloatware and i never turn my phone off unless i really need to.
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I believe there is a debloater that's been out for lollipop that doesn't need root.
I also think I've read that even if you don't reboot, over time or after messing with certain parts of the system, you'll lose root.
Debloater doesn't remove bloatware, only disables it.
Kingroot has been reported to cause random reboots, which is why I haven't tried it in spite of the fact that I rarely if ever reboot my phone either.
Also, something I've come to wonder... What good would deleting bloatware be if those no custom ROM with reworked partitions? We wouldn't be gaining any space from the ROM partition (where system apps are stored) But we can already delete all the updates for system apps (since they go in internal storage instead of overwriting the original app in ROM storage). At least this is the way I've come to understand it from using Titanium Backup on my old devices.
I didn't think king root was actually rooting your main system rom? Thought that was why you had to use multisystem and from that point you would install the rooted kitkat rom, etc..
But if kingroot does root the factory system, then you could simply root with kingroot remove the bloatware then it wouldn't matter if you lost root after a reboot. Correct?
I am not sure but i am trying to downgrade my note 4 right now and i hope it doesnt brick
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I looked that up on xda and kit kat doesnt need root lollipop does
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I was wondering if I went through this temp root path and modified my hosts file as well as using "SDFix: KitKat Writable SD" to give me write access to sd. Would they stay that way modified host file and write access if I hard rebooted and removed king root or SU after doing those things originally with root permissions?
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No they won't
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Is this reply to my post regarding hosts file and sd write?
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amsgh said:
Is this reply to my post regarding hosts file and sd write?
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Yes it is a response to you. Write protection takes over on a reboot
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Yes it is a response to you. Write protection takes over on a reboot
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Ok thanks. Does that also mean that the hosts file reverts?
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Everything reverts back to original
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I am not sure but i am trying to downgrade my note 4 right now and i hope it doesnt brick
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Were you able to downgrade? Root and remove bloatware?
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Were you able to downgrade? Root and remove bloatware?
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You can downgrade to NJ5 4.4 rom and get temporary root with King root, if you're on OAF. However, if you took the OTA upgrade to OF1 or above, you cannot downgrade. You stuck with LL with no way to root.
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You can downgrade to NJ5 4.4 rom and get temporary root with King root, if you're on OAF. However, if you took the OTA upgrade to OF1 or above, you cannot downgrade. You stuck with LL with no way to root.
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Damn I'm on OG5. I really can't downgrade?
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I dont think kingroot is root at all.
I dont understand the term "temporary root"
Even if its temporary, changes it makes to the system should be permanent yet they go back to normal.
I tried using system app uninstaller and it said "succeeded "
I tried to use AdAway and it said "successful"
I even opened up the system/hosts file to confirm the change was made, yet after reboot everything went back to stock.
Not only that, but kingroot comes with FULL SCREEN ads that pop when you exit application that requested root access, and they are annoying playing videos and eat up your data.
I think kingroot creates virtual root environment inside RAM. Changes made inside RAM do not apply to device storage. Nothing is changed to say the very least but allot of garbage and spyware is added.
Even after uninstalling the app, its service is left behind and you gotta remove thru "Settings/applications/All"
Smart Chinese should have put their knowledge into cracking the locked bootloader instead of creating fake trash like this.
droidx2.3.3 said:
Yup, only works on kitkat and it's temporary only.
The devs are working on a permanent solution. I personally have held off with trying king root because I don't trust it.
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I was playing with my buddy's note4 (sm-n910v) this evening and I used Kingroot's Purify app. After running it, I went through every option and it finally gave me a link to the Kingroot.net download (XDA's wouldn't parse for me).
I installed Kingroot and ran it... fail.
Rebooted
Ran Purify again, followed by Kingroot.... Root Successful!
Ran RootChecker..... haha... tripped the knox.... auto reboot. (Note to self... don't run RootChecker)
Ran Kingroot.... much faster root success this time!
Verified root by turning on the root explorer in ES File Explorer's options.... Root was asked for and granted.
Instead of removing the bloatware using ES File, I opted to give the Purify app another try in hope of getting root to stick.
That's when I came Purify's 'Debloater' app.... It started ok, so, I handed my buddy his phone and told him."Better get some while the getting is good!".... He had about 30 apps checked when I stopped him and suggested he make a back up before he does anymore!
Apps uninstalled successfully and my buddy rebooted (ok...I guess we're done).
After reboot.. root was gone but, so were the 30+ apps!
Long story short.... Getting root is possible... You just have to get root when you need it and be decisive in your actions.... Remember anything that trips the knox and try to avoid it!... Work Purify and Kingroot back and forth like a couple of wedges... I think I was close to getting root to stick permanently but, my buddy had to go home and he took all the toys with him
I guess the next step is getting rid of, disabling or re-configuring the knox.... So, please read up on the knox system change detect-o-matic before trying to uninstall it... Do it right and you'll be a champ!
But... if you automate it for everyone with a small program and you'll reach 'Hero' status for sure!
Oh yeah.... That Note4 was running Lollipop 5.1.0 (or 5.0.1?... I didn't pay much attention)
Hope that helps
<8^)
P.S. Sorry if I posted incorrectly ... I'll get it right one of these days!
Lets get those warnings out of the way! Warning Do this at your OWN RISK! There is NO WAY BACK to AT&T firmware at the moment and might never be. Only loss is you'll loose VoLTE and WiFi calling (If using the H873 Firmware)
Idea came from this thread which also perfectly works on the AT&T model! https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g6/help/unlock-lg-g6-ls993zva-sprint-version-t3779966 Its the same method.
We finally get Network Selection AND being able to Disable LTE as well for those who like it, and removing the carrier branding in the top corner. (See screenshots)
Download Links: LGUP & Patch - http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G6/LGUP/
Oreo H873 KDZ: https://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G6/H873/
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcxL_ZvDLzg&feature=youtu.be
Update: 9/29/18 US997 Can be flashed on the H871 as well! As well as gaining VoLTE on AT&T, T-Mobile & Verizon!
Follow the same above instructions (recommended to flash the H873 Firmware first then the US997 firmware)
US997 KDZ's including Latest - http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G6/LS997/ (I haven't tested the latest 21b yet)
resevered
I want to have your baby
Here to confirm this method Works on G6 H872PR, Thanks!!
jounatam said:
Here to confirm this method Works on G6 H872PR, Thanks!!
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Really??
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Yes, I have an H872PR from Claro PR it was on a 2017 Security Patch,This phone only received one update from Claro. Followed those instructions and now the phone is on Oreo 8.0, Software version H8730c.
Hi Op, you know if this oreo firmware unlocks the sim card?
Thank you.
Convert/Upgrade the AT&T G6 to H873 and Oreo!
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Hi Op, you know if this oreo firmware unlocks the sim card?
Thank you.
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Flashing firmware won’t unlock the device (any device for that matter) You need to unlock the device by unlock code.
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Flashing firmware won’t unlock the device (any device for that matter) You need to unlock the device by unlock code.
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Curiously the thread you've mentioned in the OP (https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g6/help/unlock-lg-g6-ls993zva-sprint-version-t3779966), claims to be able unlock the SPRINT variety only by merely flashing it with an "open network" type firmware.
In my experience, I've never seen any phone, ever get unlocked by merely flashing a firmware (even if it's "open network" type).
Usually the network lock information is stored in a non-volatile security zone, so this just doesn't make much sense.
Now, I'm not doubting the OP, it's just extremely unusual, but it could be an anomaly or firmware bug.
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Curiously the thread you've mentioned in the OP (https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g6/help/unlock-lg-g6-ls993zva-sprint-version-t3779966), claims to be able unlock the SPRINT variety only by merely flashing with an "open network" type firmware.
In my experience, I've never seen any phone, ever get unlocked by merely flashing a firmware (even if it's "open network" type).
Usually the network lock information is stored in a non-volatile security zone, so this just doesn't make much sense.
Now, I'm not doubting the OP, it's just extremely unusual, but it could be an anomaly or firmware bug.
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Well this thread is not for unlocking the GSM model which it CANNOT. It’s meant for having a generic open firmware removing all the AT&T junk. Meaning if it’s not unlocked it won’t be unlocked after flashing.
Now the Sprint model is CDMA which is completely different than how GSM works. Sprint CDMA phones are usually software locked to keep it from being used on GSM networks. That explains that
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Getting moisture in charging port and another popup that asks if I want to keep it as a charging device for another phone. I'm sure it's a minor bug and a restart fixes it but I'll be trying to update tomorrow. Saw on a Korean site that there's newer options.
No regrets by the way. So nice finally having a modern os
Works perfectly, thank you very much!
But one thing: I had to start LGUP.exe with admin rights. If not it was not possible to choose the kdz file.
Btw...is there a way to remove Facebook, Instagram and the hole sh*t? For sure i choose remove LG apps as well but these apps still there.
Not without root
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Well this thread is not for unlocking the GSM model which it CANNOT. It’s meant for having a generic open firmware removing all the AT&T junk. Meaning if it’s not unlocked it won’t be unlocked after flashing.
Now the Sprint model is CDMA which is completely different than how GSM works. Sprint CDMA phones are usually software locked to keep it from being used on GSM networks. That explains that
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Got ya! Well now it makes sense... first, the description "unlocked" is a bit misleading, a more accurate description would be "un-branded" firmware. Second, on the Sprint side I can see how the open-firmware could "unlock" the network, course that would disable the CDMA side, only GSM would work.
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Works perfectly, thank you very much!
But one thing: I had to start LGUP.exe with admin rights. If not it was not possible to choose the kdz file.
Btw...is there a way to remove Facebook, Instagram and the hole sh*t? For sure i choose remove LG apps as well but these apps still there.
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Yes, here's how to disable any app WITHOUT root.
First, save the app list into a file with this command issued from your ADB folder:
adb shell pm list packages -f >c:\Apps.txt
Look through the saved file (c:\Apps.txt) with any file viewer/editor (like Notepad etc.), search and find the app's name you wish to disable.
For example, the Facebook app:
package:/system/app/Facebook/Facebook.apk=com.facebook.katana
Copy and paste "com.facebook.katana" (without quotes) into this command line:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
The above will disable the Facebook app till you factory reset or update your phone's firmware.
Just repeat the command for all other apps you wish to disable.
Enjoy!
guy how we can get the kdz for the h871? i need kdz for this model, btw how can i flash with dump file?
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guy how we can get the kdz for the h871? i need kdz for this model, btw how can i flash with dump file?
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The H873 kdz works which was the point of this post.
There is no H871 flashable firmware out yet and quite possibly won’t be.
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The H873 kdz works which was the point of this post.
There is no H871 flashable firmware out yet and quite possibly won’t be.
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ok thanks for your unswer, my phone was in dead boot so no power no charging, i repair with octoplus box with smart repair for h871, now the phone is displayed by pc, but no screen, i flash with h873 flashed okey and displayed as h871 but firmware h873 oreo..so the problem is that no working lcd i can't see mobile and i can't hear music when boot from lg..so i think need a real file of h871
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ok thanks for your unswer, my phone was in dead boot so no power no charging, i repair with octoplus box with smart repair for h871, now the phone is displayed by pc, but no screen, i flash with h873 flashed okey and displayed as h871 but firmware h873 oreo..so the problem is that no working lcd i can't see mobile and i can't hear music when boot from lg..so i think need a real file of h871
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Even if there was one that wouldn’t fix your issue if your screen is not working
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Even if there was one that wouldn’t fix your issue if your screen is not working
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i have 2 lcd..and give same issue..i can see lcd is working...because light is activeted but is black
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i have 2 lcd..and give same issue..i can see lcd is working...because light is activeted but is black
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It wouldn’t have anything to do with the firmware unless 1. The LCD is for a different model or 2. Your phone is not a H871
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