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LG G3 Lollipop leak :)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/leak-lollipop-5-0-android-l-d85519h00-t2934345
Excuse any nooby moves on my part. I am just very excited!

I want to see this ported for the d851 i keep going on xda just to see if anyone has ported this please any dev who sees this im willing to donate for the port thank you ... Peace and love from NYC ...

Patiently waiting...our bootloader is unlocked already we have the best G3 model for flashing. Really looking forward to this.

^what he said... Can't wait for it to be ported to d851.

jerseykat1 said:
^what he said... Can't wait for it to be ported to d851.
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What is the difference between models? Is it a ton of work for the devs to port it over?

I wish I had time to learn this stuff...
I don't know how difficult it is to do, but I can't imagine it's very easy or it would be done already.

Can't wait for this to be ported...loving my AOSP at the moment though!

Port! Port! Port! Port!

I want! I want! (wish I knew dev work)
Sent from my LG-D851 using XDA Free mobile app

Porting it shouldn't require extensive testing since the release to hardware for d855 is almost identicle to ours but the kernel has to play well otherwise we will have to wait for t-mobiles official release. The real question is how easy will it be to reroot.

At this point I don't care about root, I just want Stock Lollipop on my T-mobile LG G3.

Still no lollipop

talltubatom said:
What is the difference between models? Is it a ton of work for the devs to port it over?
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d855 is international or europe model . Spec-wise I believe they are identical.

shaido7 said:
d855 is international or europe model . Spec-wise I believe they are identical.
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update notification tonight on tmo lg g3, but looked like same smaller file from beginning of december, 230mb where the 5.0 update is almost 600mb, maybe someone loaded wrong file into push and I get real one tomorrow

amlaria said:
update notification tonight on tmo lg g3, but looked like same smaller file from beginning of december, 230mb where the 5.0 update is almost 600mb, maybe someone loaded wrong file into push and I get real one tomorrow
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I got the same thing the other day, but I'm still on M.

Daimugen said:
I got the same thing the other day, but I'm still on M.
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DONT DO IT!! It breaks root and thats about all it does.
I started noticing that every time I would update to the latest version then root my D851 I would almost immediately recieve an update from Tmo. It's something built into their version of the firmware, maybe in the ever intrusive Tmo bloatware (My account etc), but it seems they can detect root and thats all these updates are for. To break your root access.
I ended up getting sick of it, installing TWRP and flashing the Unofficial CM12 build. No real problems with it so far.

Rasumgal said:
DONT DO IT!! It breaks root and thats about all it does.
I started noticing that every time I would update to the latest version then root my D851 I would almost immediately recieve an update from Tmo. It's something built into their version of the firmware, maybe in the ever intrusive Tmo bloatware (My account etc), but it seems they can detect root and thats all these updates are for. To break your root access.
I ended up getting sick of it, installing TWRP and flashing the Unofficial CM12 build. No real problems with it so far.
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The next update I'll do will either be stock lollipop or CM12 official.

I heard someone say that" Its like that can detect you have root" I know for a fact that T-Mobile can detect that you have root.. Hell they told me over the phone that my phone is rooted. Only thing they didnt tell me was my OS version. which changes from time to time.. and yes its LP. not the stock LP that we should be getting soon. I also checked into
when will we get LP on T-Mobile and they told me, between April and Summer time.. it was supposed to be release already but some problems delayed it.
Dont forget that when Google releases the LP then LG has to get with all major Carriers and agree what goes into and what doesnt go into.. and then it gets tested by carrier for they told me 2 weeks before the OK is givin over to Carrier (T-Mobile) . Then LG wil Roll out the releases..
Me Personaly, I wont update to stock LP till I know there is a ROOT method that works.. I just want my wifi calling back. which only T-Mobile has.. so thats why I want the T-Mobile LP.. But till Root is working with stock T-Mobile LP. I will just wait......... I run ACIP 5.02 and Resurrection Remix 5.02 with MultiROM..

Rasumgal said:
DONT DO IT!! It breaks root and thats about all it does.
I started noticing that every time I would update to the latest version then root my D851 I would almost immediately recieve an update from Tmo. It's something built into their version of the firmware, maybe in the ever intrusive Tmo bloatware (My account etc), but it seems they can detect root and thats all these updates are for. To break your root access.
I ended up getting sick of it, installing TWRP and flashing the Unofficial CM12 build. No real problems with it so far.
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It's built in my account via diagnostics to ensure that's what is causing the problems or not during troubleshooting. And no, we do not push out updates to break root. That's not our priority. We dgaf what you do with your phone, but if it's rooted it just voids warranty, that's all.

cpackar said:
It's built in my account via diagnostics to ensure that's what is causing the problems or not during troubleshooting. And no, we do not push out updates to break root. That's not our priority. We dgaf what you do with your phone, but if it's rooted it just voids warranty, that's all.
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also, from various sources, you can't Jump! while rooted

Could this work for us when we get 5.0?

Im not normally one to start a discussion but this is something I thought could be good news possibly.
I saw this today: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/supersu-beta-lollipop-root-stock-kernel/
Chainfire has found a way to root 5.0 with no kernel modifications. That is great news. Chainfire really has outdone himself with this one. My question for starting a discussion is this, could this possibly work for us once we get 5.0 on our devices? Since we got a locked bootloader and cant touch the kernel at all, could 5.0 be our next hope possibly? Or would it be better to still stick on 4.4 as long as possible? Discuss and let me learn?

Awesome find!
And here is the official thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133

That exploit will almost certainly be patched before we get 5.0 pushed to us... AT&T is the kind of company that will delay rollout until it is patched.

pr0cl1v1ty said:
Awesome find!
And here is the official thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
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Thanks for linking the official thread!
JasonJoel said:
That exploit will almost certainly be patched before we get 5.0 pushed to us... AT&T is the kind of company that will delay rollout until it is patched.
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I was thinking this also. Thats why I wanted to start a discussion to see what people are thinking. I know its all speculation and only time will tell if it would work or not on our devices.

yea. It kind of makes you hope they would wait to release an exploit until more devices can take advantage of it. I'm happy for the very few devices that have locked bootloaders and Andriod L...but it would be nice for those of us without root and know we have upcoming Andriod L releases to delay.
Of course you run the risk of things like this being patched without the exploit ever being released, in which case it is better for those few hands down.
Here's to hoping Chainfire found another (as of yet unannouced) way to root Andriod L that he's keeping for when they patch this one.

Agreed. Never know, they may not patch it before release (might depend how hard it is to fix).
Or, as you said, a different exploit may be available.

Is there a reason why this root method would not work on kitkat 4.4 with locked bootloader? Too bad I haven't bought a n4 yet (will soon) to try it, but can someone try it to see if this method works on kitkat

robikonobi said:
Is there a reason why this root method would not work on kitkat 4.4 with locked bootloader? Too bad I haven't bought a n4 yet (will soon) to try it, but can someone try it to see if this method works on kitkat
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It doesn't work, otherwise chainfire would have announced it.

robikonobi said:
Is there a reason why this root method would not work on kitkat 4.4 with locked bootloader? Too bad I haven't bought a n4 yet (will soon) to try it, but can someone try it to see if this method works on kitkat
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It's an update to the SuperSU app that allows it to give other apps root permission without a modified kernel in 5.0. It's not a rooting method.

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LG G3 D852 Lollipop Root Android 5.0

Does anyone know of a way to root the LG G3 D852 running Android 5.0 Lollipop after the OTA update that recently came out?
I already tried using the CM12 nightly rom that runs Lollipop but it loses some much features from the LG G3 such as double tap to wake and I dislike the style of CM12 a lot.
Any help at all? I don’t want to use Cyanogen Mod at all.

Maybe this url can help you:
http://rootear.com/android/root-lg-g3-purpledrake#
Enviado desde mi LG-D802

Ramres said:
Maybe this url can help you:
http://rootear.com/android/root-lg-g3-purpledrake#
Enviado desde mi LG-D802
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This method only works with Kitkat. So far there is no method to root Lollipop. You will have to downgrade to kitkat then root again and follow this thread written by autoprime http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412

cytherean said:
This method only works with Kitkat. So far there is no method to root Lollipop. You will have to downgrade to kitkat then root again and follow this thread written by autoprime http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412
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Someone will have to make a stock flashable zip including root. This is something I'm attempting, but having very little success in doing due to the bumping of the kernel.

Hopefully someone will be able to figure this out -- I'll gladly donate to anybody that can root the LG G3 D852 with the Lollipop update. I am already missing Cloudy5 but decided to try out the update. I am very disappointed -- Rogers / LG seriously crippled Lollipop and many of the best features are gone. Even the lock screen notifications suck compared to AOSP ROMs. Eager to go back, may need to go back to KitKat, root again, then re-install Cloudy5.

karendar said:
Someone will have to make a stock flashable zip including root. This is something I'm attempting, but having very little success in doing due to the bumping of the kernel.
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I don't know enough about it but am trying to learn as well, unfortunately i'm only a geek and not a techy geek. What I was hoping to do was flash back to KK then root/custom recovery and then flash system.img using the LG flashtool, so that I could have official Lollipop only rooted.
I was trying to follow this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4s6wrpD2Gk, but it's not enough for me to go on, perhaps it can help put someone else in the right direction.
I've got the kzd file for if anyone needs it.

It looks like Lollipop rooting has begun
Something is happening http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412/page19
UPDATE - Seems like @topet2k12001 has figured it out for the D858. Who knows enough or is willing to try it on the D852?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59241779&postcount=186

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cytherean said:
Something is happening http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412/page19
UPDATE - Seems like @topet2k12001 has figured it out for the D858. Who knows enough or is willing to try it on the D852?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59241779&postcount=186
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Hi @cytherean,
Thanks for the mention.
I am going to work on uploading a YouTube video tutorial for the steps that I did so that owners of other LG G3 variants may try if it works for them.
I would say though, to try @autoprime's method first because that's exactly what I did. I merely added a minor/extra "manual" step to his procedure which is to "bump" the Lollipop boot.img of the D858HK (as the online "bumping" service is already taken down - I was too late in the game, unfortunately).
Stay tuned!
PS: would you guys recommend for me to create a thread solely for this? If yes, I'd probably name it with "D858HK" and then others can post and report their findings, so that I can update the thread title. Or do you suggest I just keep it under @autoprime's thread (or the D858HK thread)?
The only reason I am thinking of creating a thread is to increase visibility into the procedure. Rest assured that I always give credit to all the things I have learned through reading and discovering the process.
UPDATE: I decided to create a thread. At this point, I have tested and re-tested the procedure; it works for the D858HK (100% success rate). http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-update-to-lollipop-root-bumpd-twrp-t3048845
Inviting owners of other LG G3 variants to try too, and let me know if it works.

Noob with 5.1.1, but would prefer 4.4.4 if possible

Ok, I'll start off by saying that I have searched around, but haven't been able to find a definitive and up-to-date answer. Either that, or I just didn't understand an answer because I know almost nothing about any of the technical jargon.
Here's my problem. I just got a new Sprint Note 4 and it unfortunately came with 5.1.1 already loaded, so I didn't have a choice. I've seen the difference between Lollipop and Kitkat (and read numerous complaints), so I know that I would definitely prefer to be running Kitkat. And if there's any way to downgrade for 4.4.4, I'd like to do it now while the phone is new so I wouldn't have to worry about backing up a lot of data.
Useful information: the phone is an SM-N910P and is on N910PVPU4COG5, which I believe is the latest version.
Is there currently any known method--non-root, rooting, flashing, going to 5.0 and then to 4.4.4, etc.--to downgrade a Sprint Note 4 on COG5 to Kitkat? And if so, where does a laymen like myself start?
Thanks a lot.

bastienfils said:
Ok, I'll start off by saying that I have searched around, but haven't been able to find a definitive and up-to-date answer. Either that, or I just didn't understand an answer because I know almost nothing about any of the technical jargon.
Here's my problem. I just got a new Sprint Note 4 and it unfortunately came with 5.1.1 already loaded, so I didn't have a choice. I've seen the difference between Lollipop and Kitkat (and read numerous complaints), so I know that I would definitely prefer to be running Kitkat. And if there's any way to downgrade for 4.4.4, I'd like to do it now while the phone is new so I wouldn't have to worry about backing up a lot of data.
Useful information: the phone is an SM-N910P and is on N910PVPU4COG5, which I believe is the latest version.
Is there currently any known method--non-root, rooting, flashing, going to 5.0 and then to 4.4.4, etc.--to downgrade a Sprint Note 4 on COG5 to Kitkat? And if so, where does a laymen like myself start?
Thanks a lot.
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Not possible.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62923032

pcmanager said:
Not possible.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62923032
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+1 Way too many risks trying to downgrade. There was a way mentioned to flash any Lollipop ROM but I doubt it applies to KitKat.
Give Lollipop 5.1.1/OG5 a chance. It's got some security and bug fixes the other stock versions and ports don't have. There's even some ports like themes and Screen Off Memo that work with it. And Xposed works as well.
Development is coming along. Read the thread on Sacs Note 5 port for fixes fixes posted in the last 2 or 3 days for that ROM. (HINT: Before flashing, go into the zip archive to delete the test files in /system/etc/init.d and pull the build.prop and look for dpi and set it at 640 and replace it). That will get you started with a good custom ROM that should only get better going forward. I can't recall but I think was still yet another another fix posted in that thread.
Stock OG5 with Beastmode kernel is no slouch if you can get it setup to counter the issues from applying just root.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

samep said:
+1 Way too many risks trying to downgrade. There was a way mentioned to flash any Lollipop ROM but I doubt it applies to KitKat.
Give Lollipop 5.1.1/OG5 a chance. It's got some security and bug fixes the other stock versions and ports don't have. There's even some ports like themes and Screen Off Memo that work with it. And Xposed works as well.
Development is coming along. Read the thread on Sacs Note 5 port for fixes fixes posted in the last 2 or 3 days for that ROM. (HINT: Before flashing, go into the zip archive to delete the test files in /system/etc/init.d and pull the build.prop and look for dpi and set it at 640 and replace it). That will get you started with a good custom ROM that should only get better going forward. I can't recall but I think was still yet another another fix posted in that thread.
Stock OG5 with Beastmode kernel is no slouch if you can get it setup to counter the issues from applying just root.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
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Now, see, I don't really understand a portion of what you just said. But I get the tone of what you're saying and I appreciate the help anyway. : P

bastienfils said:
Now, see, I don't really understand a portion of what you just said. But I get the tone of what you're saying and I appreciate the help anyway. : P
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In that case, I highly recommend Hybrid X 3.0
The stock ROMs require a little attention. If you want to go with stock, I can send you a carbon copy of a PM I just sent to another user.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

915A - No root? No TWRP or CWM??

Am I just missing it, or is there no root or recovery ability for the 915A?
Marshmallow 6.0.1 ****ed mine up when it got pushed down, and Samsung's backup software (all 3 of them) failed to capture my apps and settings properly. Really wish I could've had a better backup ability.

Does or has anyone checked to see if the update to MM 6.0.1 has unlocked the bootloader on the SM-N915A like the Verizon variant?

How does one check?

Att have not released any M updates.

Mine updated to 6.0.1 the same day I bought it . Several small updates happened first. 5.0.1 to 5.1.1 then a small one, and finally 6.0.1. Since I had just bought it, resetting was a simple thought. But so far, no problems, I bought a PowerBear to make it last longer. :fingers-crossed:

Mine had a lot of issues after being updated. MMS didn't work at all. SMS worked sporadically, but would sometimes delete whole threads. Couldn't get a signal in many spots. Google Play Services wouldn't run and couldn't be fixed. Tried a cache-wipe and every other non-destructive method, but nothing worked. Ended up having to factory-reset, and since then the phone works as it should, but none of the backup methods captured key settings. Basically all it did was save contacts and APK's. Lost my 2-factor keys and everything.

I am with you! Since the update to MM, phone has been very laggy/unresponsive. Lock screen lights up for no reason sporadically and I have LOTS of dropped calls/deadspots. VERY irritating! I wish this release would have been tested a bit more before it was OTA pushed out

Hey all! Good news! A 9-year-old bug called the "Dirty Cow" exploit still exists in the Linux/Android kernel can easily grant root on any Android phone!!! See the video below.
http://www.xda-developers.com/9-yea...-dirty-cow-can-root-every-version-of-android/
So there's another bug to exploit for root and even possibly unlocking the bootloader! The bug has been fixed recently in Linux but hasn't been rolled into Android yet.

Could someone make this Windows compatible? http://androiding.how/dirty-cow-root-android/

JEANRIVERA said:
Hey all! Good news! A 9-year-old bug called the "Dirty Cow" exploit still exists in the Linux/Android kernel can easily grant root on any Android phone!!! See the video below.
http://www.xda-developers.com/9-yea...-dirty-cow-can-root-every-version-of-android/
So there's another bug to exploit for root and even possibly unlocking the bootloader! The bug has been fixed recently in Linux but hasn't been rolled into Android yet.
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Have you tried or someone. I'm already installing Linux into my computer.

juanfe1a said:
Have you tried or someone. I'm already installing Linux into my computer.
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did you end up doing it?

Who else could get the root on sm-n915a ??? I also have problems with the transition from 5.1.1 to 4.4.4. (Kitkat). If anyone can help write please how to do this ??
I would also like to know if I am from russia and I need a Russian language that is not available on samsung galaxy note edge n915a. Is it possible to add it like that ?? Sorry for my bad english (googl translate)). Thank you. I am hope for your help

pleasseee i need debrick image for at&t not egde (SM-N915A)

winstonakime said:
pleasseee i need debrick image for at&t not egde (SM-N915A)
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/stock-att-note-edge-5-1-1-t3241314
You may need to know your build number tho

Just to keep this alive it is now November 2017 any news?

Dr.Lost said:
Just to keep this alive it is now November 2017 any news?
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I wish...

Anything new?