My G3 is running on lollipop and I'd like to root it using Towelroot, (never done anything like this before) do I have to return it to kit kat first though, not sure how to do that either lol, the real reason I'd like to root it is because I've got the quick circle case and I've seen some brilliant watch faces on xba forums that I'd like to use, my phone is a D855 and V20H version.
Steve27uk said:
My G3 is running on lollipop and I'd like to root it using Towelroot, (never done anything like this before) do I have to return it to kit kat first though, not sure how to do that either lol, the real reason I'd like to root it is because I've got the quick circle case and I've seen some brilliant watch faces on xba forums that I'd like to use, my phone is a D855 and V20H version.
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You can't directly root on stock lollipop (yet). You could flash a pre-rooted stock version though.
Also, if you go back to KK and root, flashing lollipop will remove root.
So here are your options:
1. Flash a pre-rooted stock (or custom) lollipop ROM.
2. Go back to KK (stock on custom, there are guides on here on how to do so) and root.
Either way, make sure you have a good backup.
BWolf56 said:
You can't directly root on stock lollipop (yet). You could flash a pre-rooted stock version though.
Also, if you go back to KK and root, flashing lollipop will remove root.
So here are your options:
1. Flash a pre-rooted stock (or custom) lollipop ROM.
2. Go back to KK (stock on custom, there are guides on here on how to do so) and root.
Either way, make sure you have a good backup.
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yes he can. im on stock lollipop and i got root using this way http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...lopment/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
galonpzw said:
yes he can. im on stock lollipop and i got root using this way http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...lopment/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
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Oh thanks for the correction, didn't know there was a adb root yet.
BWolf56 said:
Oh thanks for the correction, didn't know there was a adb root yet.
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Didint tried instal custom recovery or custom rom with this root because i got LG G3 about 3days and im testing how stock rom works but root works fine
Is there a good guide somewhere how to flash the first TWRP to a D855 running Lollipop?
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thETImo said:
Is there a good guide somewhere how to flash the first TWRP to a D855 running Lollipop?
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Easiest way is with Flashify from the Play Store
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Easiest way is with Flashify from the Play Store
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I tried it. There is some problem between img-files and Lollipop. Flashify didn't do it.
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thETImo said:
I tried it. There is some problem between img-files and Lollipop. Flashify didn't do it.
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Oh didn't notice you're on lollipop. I haven't looked into installing TWRP on it just yet. Will report back if I find something after coffee.
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I was wondering if there was some method for rooting the LG G3 on Android 5.0 (Lollipop). I've searched far and wide on the internet but have found nothing so far. I did see that there were methods for the Nexus devices but nothing for LG.
Would like this as well. I thought I could live a while without root.. Seems like I just can't. :crying:
I think that you can find already rooted lollipop version on the forum.
For now, i nowhere found any root options.
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now it's impossible to root lollypop via purpledrake, ioroot or other programs but you can flash a rooted bumped rom.
I'll wait for this.
Same situation here.
Planned to use the pre-rooted lollipop but to use it you need twrp on the phone. To get twrp you need first root. So its a dead end, a points on b and b points back on a, both needing the other present first.....
Maybe if you flash an older kdz, root it with any of the previous methods, then get twrp on the phone and then flash the pre-rooted lollipop. Im just gonna wait for a lollipoproot without twrp needed.
xathanatosx said:
now it's impossible to root lollypop via purpledrake, ioroot or other programs but you can flash a rooted bumped rom.
I'll wait for this.
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I am on 5.0 and tried purpledrake (since i used it with 4.4.2), but it did not work, i also tried Stump and got an error too. With 5.0 the structure has changed and the methods for KK are different to Lollipop. So far, even with Nexus, the only way to root is through bootloader/kernel.
Hopefully soon we will see a method that can bypass this.
This is the method that works on the d855 by skin1980 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/rom-lollipop-rooted-rom-skin1980-t2936022
dj69holland said:
I am on 5.0 and tried purpledrake (since i used it with 4.4.2), but it did not work, i also tried Stump and got an error too. With 5.0 the structure has changed and the methods for KK are different to Lollipop. So far, even with Nexus, the only way to root is through bootloader/kernel.
Hopefully soon we will see a method that can bypass this.
This is the method that works on the d855 by skin1980 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/rom-lollipop-rooted-rom-skin1980-t2936022
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thank's but i kwow this. ill whait for the official lollipop and the root.
Kleggas said:
Planned to use the pre-rooted lollipop but to use it you need twrp on the phone. To get twrp you need first root. So its a dead end, a points on b and b points back on a, both needing the other present first.....
Maybe if you flash an older kdz, root it with any of the previous methods, then get twrp on the phone and then flash the pre-rooted lollipop. Im just gonna wait for a lollipoproot without twrp needed.
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Yup, thats the reason why i downgraded it to KK. Downgrade, root and you can install rooted L.
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Does that work then? I'm on Lollipop 20a on the D855. If i install the KK kdz, will it make the phone rootable again? I read something to do with the boot loader not reverting back to how it was before lollipop
ChazStrachan said:
Does that work then? I'm on Lollipop 20a on the D855. If i install the KK kdz, will it make the phone rootable again? I read something to do with the boot loader not reverting back to how it was before lollipop
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Yes,
Downgrade to KK, root it and flash prerooted Lollipop.
DelBoy said:
Yes,
Downgrade to KK, root it and flash prerooted Lollipop.
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Any good guide for that, that you know about?
goa200 said:
Any good guide for that, that you know about?
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Use this guide to downgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
(you can flash almost any KK KDZ, v10x of course, but make sure it's for your device)
Root it with your preferred root method (i prefer Purple Drake)
BUMP it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2900614
Now you can flash the bumped roms you'll like. Just make sure, it's for your device.
lg g3 d855 5.0
Had the bumped 5.0 twrp flashed the wrong superSU so went back to stock took the 5.0 OTA update now searching for root solution, tried purple drake no joy puts it in the mode but fails as expected, so i guess i will also wait
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martipello86 said:
Had the bumped 5.0 twrp flashed the wrong superSU so went back to stock took the 5.0 OTA update now searching for root solution, tried purple drake no joy puts it in the mode but fails as expected, so i guess i will also wait
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Thinking maybe a dalvik to ART problem
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Anyone know how to root LG G3 on Lollipop ROM stock? I dont want a downgrade. Can anyone help me? Thanks so much.
ads2801 said:
Anyone know how to root LG G3 on Lollipop ROM stock? I dont want a downgrade. Can anyone help me? Thanks so much.
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You can't without downgrading
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jerrycoffman45 said:
You can't without downgrading
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Thanks so much. I will wait for root this device with any apk or app in the future, I can wait. Thanks.
PS: sorry for my bad english, I'm learning english.
ads2801 said:
Thanks so much. I will wait for root this device with any apk or app in the future, I can wait. Thanks.
PS: sorry for my bad english, I'm learning english.
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You`re english is well enough
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gee2012 said:
You`re english is well enough
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Thank you, probably my travel to Qatar for learning english made me powerfull with english.
ads2801 said:
Thank you, probably my travel to Qatar for learning english made me powerfull with english.
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Mmmm powerful? I smell danger ?
Danger, why? I were in an english party, and everywhere could understandme...
PS: sorry again for my english, soryyyyy haha
Hi,
on tuesday I, will get my G3 (should be d855, as im in germany) and obviuosly I wan't to have root.
As it seems to be a bit tricky on the G3, I want to make sure that I got the correct way of achieving that now.
1. As it will be new, i think it should still have Kitkat, if it won't, i have to downgrade.
2. Use PurpleDrake to root it.
3. Use Flashify! to flash TWRP 2.8.4.0
4. Flash bumped Stock v20F and SuperSu via TWRP
5. Be happy to have stock lollipop + root
Can i do it like that or am I something missing?
Thanks
bagbag
bagbag said:
Hi,
on tuesday I, will get my G3 (should be d855, as im in germany) and obviuosly I wan't to have root.
As it seems to be a bit tricky on the G3, I want to make sure that I got the correct way of achieving that now.
1. As it will be new, i think it should still have Kitkat, if it won't, i have to downgrade.
2. Use PurpleDrake to root it.
3. Use Flashify! to flash TWRP 2.8.4.0
4. Flash Stock v20F and SuperSu via TWRP
5. Be happy to have stock lollipop + root
Can i do it like that or am I something missing?
Thanks
bagbag
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Step 1, 4 and 5 are impossible to do with Lollipop. Stock Lollipop can Not be rooted. You`ll have to flash a Lollipop custom rom after step 3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/stock-t2961073
Enter twrp and flash supersu 2.40
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So I assume it is possible
bagbag said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/stock-t2961073
So I assume it is possible
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Yes, i meant the stock rom flashed with the LG Flash Tool cannot be rooted
Puuh, alright, so if we replace "stock" with "bumped stock", then everything will work like i wrote in #1?
bagbag said:
Puuh, alright, so if we replace "stock" with "bumped stock", then everything will work like i wrote in #1?
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Yes :good:
Hi I have a stock M8 and I just saw that there's a new OTA update for Lollipop. I've been meaning to root my phone and flash a custom ROM because I've felt that it's been lagging a bit lately.
However, I'd also like to try Lollipop and if it fixes my lag issues, then maybe I won't bother with rooting and flashing (i'm lazy lol).
I just wanted to know if I can still root if I updated to the OTA update or if I should root it and not do the update? I'm just most concerned about battery life and speed...I like Sense UI so I don't need a fancy rom. Is there a big difference between in performance and battery life between stock and custom, especially with the new Lollipop?
I haven't tried it yet, but I don't see why you wouldn't be able to. HTC will still unlock the bootloader, and you can still flash a new recovery. Shouldn't be an issue.
Yes, you can root. I came from 4.4.4 stock to lollipop stock via OTA, and could still flash TWRP and SuperSU.
L551 said:
Yes, you can root. I came from 4.4.4 stock to lollipop stock via OTA, and could still flash TWRP and SuperSU.
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Oh great thanks! I was reading this website and I was wondering if rooting on 5.0 vs 4.4.4 was any different in terms of the files used? For example for 4.4.4, you need the SuperSU-v1.65.zip. Does that work for 5.0 or is there a newer version out there? I'm using a Mac. Ugh I wish the all in one kit was on Mac too.
limache said:
Oh great thanks! I was reading this website and I was wondering if rooting on 5.0 vs 4.4.4 was any different in terms of the files used? For example for 4.4.4, you need the SuperSU-v1.65.zip. Does that work for 5.0 or is there a newer version out there? I'm using a Mac. Ugh I wish the all in one kit was on Mac too.
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You need SuperSU 2.45. http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Wich Tool could I use to root my M8 on 5.0? On Windows+
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dancecore92 said:
Wich Tool could I use to root my M8 on 5.0? On Windows+
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I didn't use a tool. I previously used HTCDev to unlock the bootloader, then flashed TWRP via fastboot. Afterwards, I rebooted into TWRP and installed the SuperSU zip.
Aside from the SuperSU (Thanks! I'm so glad i asked), anything else I should know about rooting and flashing on 5.0? I'll just use that previous guide along with your updated file if there's nothing else.
I just got this phone today and it came pre installed with 4.4.2 firmware. Now I can root it which is not the issue. the issue is no matter what I use, I cannot install custom roms. freegee does not work, I can use CWM via g pro kitkat but installing anything always results in an error 7.
what are my options considering this?
MortaLPortaL said:
I just got this phone today and it came pre installed with 4.4.2 firmware. Now I can root it which is not the issue. the issue is no matter what I use, I cannot install custom roms. freegee does not work, I can use CWM via g pro kitkat but installing anything always results in an error 7.
what are my options considering this?
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Which method did you use to root the phone? It's said that stock 4.4.2 can't be rooted correctly. The best thing to do, if you want to go through the trouble, is to flash back to the stock JB, which is v10g if you're using e980. Follow the guide line giving in the posting below, and you will get the best result.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54961858
hawkwind212 said:
Which method did you use to root the phone? It's said that stock 4.4.2 can't be rooted correctly. The best thing to do, if you want to go through the trouble, is to flash back to the stock JB, which is v10g if you're using e980. Follow the guide line giving in the posting below, and you will get the best result.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54961858
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thank you. I will try that. :] I used towelroot.
MortaLPortaL said:
thank you. I will try that. :] I used towelroot.
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That's why because towel root and freegee doesn't work on stock 4.4.2. I think you have to use universal root and then flash cwm6.0.47 to give you both recovery and unlock the bootloader. Flash back to JB is much better approach .
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That's why because towel root and freegee doesn't work on stock 4.4.2. I think you have to use universal root and then flash cwm6.0.47 to give you both recovery and unlock the bootloader. Flash back to JB is much better approach .
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I did. I am on 4.1.2 and I used kingroot as opposed to towelroot, and used freegee to install 6.0.47. I grabbed CM11 from the website, went to flash it and was hit with an error 7.
Something may be wrong when you flashed back to JB, is it booting normal? You install busybox too right?
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Hi ,
I am new here , I have a lg g3 d852 ( Canadian version ) on rogers network. I am currently on the lolipop 5.0.1 and this sucks. The phone lags and the battery drains quick. I was just wondering if I could get some input on how to install a good rom which is stable , no lag and good battery . I dont want to mess up the phone. I guess i need to back up my data first , then root the phone and then install a new rom. I was thinking just to got back to kitkat 4.4 but is there a better rom right now. any suggestions would be great thanks
avengers8 said:
Hi ,
I am new here , I have a lg g3 d852 ( Canadian version ) on rogers network. I am currently on the lolipop 5.0.1 and this sucks. The phone lags and the battery drains quick. I was just wondering if I could get some input on how to install a good rom which is stable , no lag and good battery . I dont want to mess up the phone. I guess i need to back up my data first , then root the phone and then install a new rom. I was thinking just to got back to kitkat 4.4 but is there a better rom right now. any suggestions would be great thanks
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Yeah okay... So if you want a new ROM proceed with rooting your device, you have plenty of guides around, since you are on lollipop follow with installing benders autorec (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396), flash TWRP with it, flash new ROM.
Or solution two without installing bedners autorec: restore to kitkat via kdz, root, flash bumped twrp for your device.
For custom ROMs I would recommend you Blisspop. UI interracition is flawless, the moment you click something, you get it, no lag.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/rom-blisspop-v2-0-ls990-t3022685
For stock based ROMs I would recommend you Cloudy. It has laggs on UI same as the stock one, but it's debloated and pretty much better then stock one in my experience.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/rom-cloudyg3-1-0-t2917467
Happy flashing and best of luck. DO backups! Always!
lg g3 d852 is patched
hi ,i looked and looked and tried 3 different method to root this phone but when i used root stump which looked easy , the phone said was patched , so i tried and look and purple drake but no go ,this is frustrating any suggestions.
thanks
avengers8 said:
hi ,i looked and looked and tried 3 different method to root this phone but when i used root stump which looked easy , the phone said was patched , so i tried and look and purple drake but no go ,this is frustrating any suggestions.
thanks
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What have you tried already?
I suggest this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
If you failed with every root method you found here on xda what you could do is revert to older firmware via kdz, which wont be patched and you will be able to root your device.
revert to stock
hi , i dont know what the stock rom was, when i turned on my lg g3 for the first time , just started to update the android software. I was thinking to downgrade to 4.4 kitkat, but dont you have to root the phone to downgrade.
Any links to downgrade from 5.0.1 lollipop to kitkat 4.4 or 4.2. , so from there i would follow the instructions to root the phone . any suggestions would be great thanks
NatusVincere said:
What have you tried already?
I suggest this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
If you failed with every root method you found here on xda what you could do is revert to older firmware via kdz, which wont be patched and you will be able to root your device.
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avengers8 said:
hi , i dont know what the stock rom was, when i turned on my lg g3 for the first time , just started to update the android software. I was thinking to downgrade to 4.4 kitkat, but dont you have to root the phone to downgrade.
Any links to downgrade from 5.0.1 lollipop to kitkat 4.4 or 4.2. , so from there i would follow the instructions to root the phone . any suggestions would be great thanks
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If all root methods from xda failed for you revert to stock via kdz. You don't need root for that.
Here is a guide for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
avengers8 said:
hi ,i looked and looked and tried 3 different method to root this phone but when i used root stump which looked easy , the phone said was patched , so i tried and look and purple drake but no go ,this is frustrating any suggestions.
thanks
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Just rooted my G# D852 (Fido/Rogers) yesterday with Kingroot.
Mind you it took 3 tries but worked flawlessly on the 3rd attempt.
Can you tell me how you did that thanks
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avengers8 said:
Can you tell me how you did that thanks
Sent from my LG-D852 using XDA Free mobile app
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Download from here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
Make sure you are connected to wifi, and have install from Unknown sources and USB Debugging both activated
Danirving604 said:
Just rooted my G# D852 (Fido/Rogers) yesterday with Kingroot.
Mind you it took 3 tries but worked flawlessly on the 3rd attempt.
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This is the magic one. Worked first try.. 200% guarantee....