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I've been scouring XDA, looking for a way to get S-Off on my Unlocked/S-ON VZW HTC ONE. I was one of the few who managed to unlock the phone early using HTC DEV. Now I'm stuck with the antiquated firmware, modems, kernels, etc. Can anyone help with this? I'm kind of a noob when it comes to Fastboot....so you may need to steer me toward a walk-through. Thanks in advance
figaro1418 said:
I've been scouring XDA, looking for a way to get S-Off on my Unlocked/S-ON VZW HTC ONE. I was one of the few who managed to unlock the phone early using HTC DEV. Now I'm stuck with the antiquated firmware, modems, kernels, etc. Can anyone help with this? I'm kind of a noob when it comes to Fastboot....so you may need to steer me toward a walk-through. Thanks in advance
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ok so what you'll need to do is make sure you have working ADB and Fastboot on you PC and make sure they can see the phone.
First you want to get:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42407269
once you have this loaded on your pc we are going to want to make sure it works. for simplicity im going to this a certain way once you get the hang of paths and how this all works you can choose to do it a different way.
first make a folder on your c drive fastboot
once you have that folder place all the contents of ADB and Fastboot from the link above into the folder.
from windows open up a command prompt. (search CMD.exe)
once opened we want to get to that directory so we type this :
cd c:\
once that is done lets plug phone into the pc
run command
adb devices
(output should look something like this)
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
C:\>
this means no devices are seen by the pc. This is okay, for now.
with the phone you are going to need to enable develop mode. to do so go to
settings > about > software information > more > click the build number on the screen about 10 times in a row.
if done correctly it will call you a developer in a toast notification.
back all the way out to settings and go to the bottom. you should see developer options now. accept the warrning and get into the options. you will see the option for USB debugging, we want to have this enabled now.
once this is all done run this command from the CMD.exe you had to open above
adb kill-server
then run
adb devices
(output should look something like this)
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
***device name here***
you are now talking to the phone via ADB congrats.
...next step
Perfect! I'm up and running in adb. Thanks for the great instructions Now what should I flash?
I'm running bonestock and it's amazing. Haven't found the need to change. It runs awesome, everything works, simply amazing.
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figaro1418 said:
I've been scouring XDA, looking for a way to get S-Off on my Unlocked/S-ON VZW HTC ONE. I was one of the few who managed to unlock the phone early using HTC DEV. Now I'm stuck with the antiquated firmware, modems, kernels, etc. Can anyone help with this? I'm kind of a noob when it comes to Fastboot....so you may need to steer me toward a walk-through. Thanks in advance
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Why do you say you're stuck with S-On? You can still S-Off, just so you know.
karn101 said:
Why do you say you're stuck with S-On? You can still S-Off, just so you know.
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With Rumrunner? It won't work on my unlocked bootloader! I have ADB up and running on my computer, but my computer won't recognize the device in fastboot mode. I'm open to any ideas or advice. Again, I'm kind of a noob to HTC. I used to work with Samsung Phones. I've only recently learned how to work with HTC.
Lock your bootloader?
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Look at the HTC one toolkit by squabbi on the HTC one general forum ,it helped me get root back after taking the ota
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I was in the same situation as you in regard to HTC Dev unlocked on day one but still had S-On. What I did was flashed the Odexed Full ROM version: 1.10.605.10 from santod040 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485319) and then flashed the stock boot.img and signed-recovery.
However, after doing that I had one hell of a time with rumrunner, even though I was using the download for 1.10.605.10. It turns out, even though I was on the stock ROM I flashed above with the correct version my OS was showing 1.10.605.02 because I had one of the weird phones that shipped with that version instead of .08. Luckily for me since I had the stock boot.img and signed-recovery, I just did the OTA update to 1.10.605.15 and then used rumrunner for that version.
Also, no you don't need to lock your bootloader before doing that. I didn't.
bloodiedwraith said:
I was in the same situation as you in regard to HTC Dev unlocked on day one but still had S-On. What I did was flashed the Odexed Full ROM version: 1.10.605.10 from santod040 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485319) and then flashed the stock boot.img and signed-recovery.
However, after doing that I had one hell of a time with rumrunner, even though I was using the download for 1.10.605.10. It turns out, even though I was on the stock ROM I flashed above with the correct version my OS was showing 1.10.605.02 because I had one of the weird phones that shipped with that version instead of .08. Luckily for me since I had the stock boot.img and signed-recovery, I just did the OTA update to 1.10.605.15 and then used rumrunner for that version.
Also, no you don't need to lock your bootloader before doing that. I didn't.
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synisterwolf said:
Lock your bootloader?
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figaro1418 said:
With Rumrunner? It won't work on my unlocked bootloader! I have ADB up and running on my computer, but my computer won't recognize the device in fastboot mode. I'm open to any ideas or advice. Again, I'm kind of a noob to HTC. I used to work with Samsung Phones. I've only recently learned how to work with HTC.
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I had mine unlocked on day one as well. When RomRunner came out, I was able to run it just fine (unlocked).
Are you on a stock ROM? You can always make a backup, move those files to your computer, RUU to be completely stock, and then run RomRunner.
Once that's done, just bring over your backup and restore it in recovery.
figaro1418 said:
With Rumrunner? It won't work on my unlocked bootloader! I have ADB up and running on my computer, but my computer won't recognize the device in fastboot mode. I'm open to any ideas or advice. Again, I'm kind of a noob to HTC. I used to work with Samsung Phones. I've only recently learned how to work with HTC.
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It won't recognize it because that's what fastboot is for in the folder your adb is in. Don't type adb devices. Type fastboot devices. Then you'll see your mistake
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karn101 said:
I had mine unlocked on day one as well. When RomRunner came out, I was able to run it just fine (unlocked).
Are you on a stock ROM? You can always make a backup, move those files to your computer, RUU to be completely stock, and then run RomRunner.
Once that's done, just bring over your backup and restore it in recovery.
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He can't run the RUU because you have to be S-OFF to do that, hence why I put what I needed to do since I was in the same situation.
bloodiedwraith said:
He can't run the RUU because you have to be S-OFF to do that, hence why I put what I needed to do since I was in the same situation.
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You don't need to be S-Off to do it. The signed RUUs are up.
Here's a link.
http://flyhalf205.com/?dir=RUU
Regardless, flashing a stock ROM is most likely the easiest route to go. I was just throwing up an alternative.
Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere, i searched but what little i found didnt seem to helpful (maybe im just confused) i want to flash the new Viper rom but it says i need 4.4.4 firmware, my rooted htc only has 4.4.2. How do i update it? I am scared of bricking my new phone so could someone please explain it to me like i am stupid? I used the all_in_one_toolkit (wonderful program!) If it matters..... also i flashed twrp cause there was no OTA att update found (checked twice)
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere, i searched but what little i found didnt seem to helpful (maybe im just confused) i want to flash the new Viper rom but it says i need 4.4.4 firmware, my rooted htc only has 4.4.2. How do i update it? I am scared of bricking my new phone so could someone please explain it to me like i am stupid? I used the all_in_one_toolkit (wonderful program!) If it matters.....
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1) Mods won't like you posting a question in the Dev thread... there are specific sections (general, firmware, etc) where you can post it...
2)Considering that your phone is practically new, if you only rooted it and haven't installed a custom recovery, you will be able to update your firmare (OTA) through the built in upgrade process on your phone. Once, that is done, root your phone and install a custom recovery like TWRP.
good luck
Deathsting_50cal said:
1) Mods won't like you posting a question in the Dev thread... there are specific sections (general, firmware, etc) where you can post it...
2)Considering that your phone is practically new, if you only rooted it and haven't installed a custom recovery, you will be able to update your firmare (OTA) through the built in upgrade process on your phone. Once, that is done, root your phone and install a custom recovery like TWRP.
good luck
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1. SH!t sorry! I didn't realize ?
2. ...i already flashed TWRP,cause i checked twice for a OTA before hand and therr was no update found
Anyone got any ideas?
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere, i searched but what little i found didnt seem to helpful (maybe im just confused) i want to flash the new Viper rom but it says i need 4.4.4 firmware, my rooted htc only has 4.4.2. How do i update it? I am scared of bricking my new phone so could someone please explain it to me like i am stupid? I used the all_in_one_toolkit (wonderful program!) If it matters..... also i flashed twrp cause there was no OTA att update found (checked twice)
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Yes, I sure do.
First of all, if you want the newest ViperOne, you'll want 5.0.1 firmware, at least.
Hook up to you PC. Get into ADB/fastboot, and issue the command fastboot getvar all.
Post the readout here, and I, or someone else, will point you in the proper direction to update your firmware.
Please make sure to delete the serial# and IMEI from the readout. Never post those in a public forum.
xunholyx said:
Yes, I sure do.
First of all, if you want the newest ViperOne, you'll want 5.0.1 firmware, at least.
Hook up to you PC. Get into ADB/fastboot, and issue the command fastboot getvar all.
Post the readout here, and I, or someone else, will point you in the proper direction to update your firmware.
Please make sure to delete the serial# and IMEI from the readout. Never post those in a public forum.
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Ok sure!....how do I issue a command?
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Ok sure!....how do I issue a command?
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Have you never used ADB or fastboot before?
Okay. This will update your firmware. Backup anything important to you, because this will wipe your phone.
Go here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-att/news/
Scroll down to where it says "Manual system update instructions". Read what it says, then click the download link at the bottom.
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Have you never used ADB or fastboot before?
Okay. This will update your firmware. Backup anything important to you, because this will wipe your phone.
Go here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-att/news/
Scroll down to where it says "Manual system update instructions". Read what it says, then click the download link at the bottom.
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Not by itself, i dont think so anyways... I just followed a youtube vid on how to use the all-in-one-tool kit program... I figured less room for error risk?
Thank you for the link! Will have to reroot and unlock it after the update and stuff like that?
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Not by itself, i dont think so anyways... I just followed a youtube vid on how to use the all-in-one-tool kit program... I figured less room for error risk?
Thank you for the link! Will have to reroot and unlock it after the update and stuff like that?
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Yes, but that's easy. Unlock your bootloader, flash TWRP, and flash a rooted ROM, such as ViperOne.
Also, I recommend not using one click toolkit methods. They often cause problems, plus doing it manually is easy and gives you an introduction to ADB and fastboot, making it less intimidating.
I don't know how to do it manually =( last time I tried I hard bricked my m7
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Not by itself, i dont think so anyways... I just followed a youtube vid on how to use the all-in-one-tool kit program... I figured less room for error risk?
Thank you for the link! Will have to reroot and unlock it after the update and stuff like that?
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I get this when running the RUU from the link you sent...
Dragonmaster0430 said:
I get this when running the RUU from the link you sent...
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what should i do now?
Dragonmaster0430 said:
I get this when running the RUU from the link you sent...
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You need to re-lock your bootloader first if you are not S-Off.
Get back into fastboot and do fastboot oem lock, then leave your phone connected, and run the RUU again.
xunholyx said:
You need to re-lock your bootloader first if you are not S-Off.
Get back into fastboot and do fastboot oem lock, then leave your phone connected, and run the RUU again.
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ok I did that my bootloader now shows
"*** TAMPERED***
*** RELOCKED ***
and i still am get the same error message that I posted the screenshot of before
Dragonmaster0430 said:
ok I did that my bootloader now shows
"*** TAMPERED***
*** RELOCKED ***
and i still am get the same error message that I posted the screenshot of before
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You have an AT&T phone, right? That's what it says in the title. And that download link I gave you is from HTC's official website for the latest AT&T RUU.
xunholyx said:
You have an AT&T phone, right? That's what it says in the title. And that download link I gave you is from HTC's official website for the latest AT&T RUU.
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Yup It is at&t
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Yup It is at&t
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I don't know.
Maybe you don't have the drivers installed on your PC.
Go to Device Manager with your phone connected. You should see that your M8 is connected.
If you don't see it in Device Manager, download HTC Sync Manager and run it to install the drivers. After that, uninstall HTC Sync. It doesn't play nice with ADB and fastboot. The drivers will remain.
Then go to Device Manager and confirm that your phone is listed there when connected..
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I don't know.
Maybe you don't have the drivers installed on your PC.
Go to Device Manager with your phone connected. You should see that your M8 is connected.
If you don't see it in Device Manager, download HTC Sync Manager and run it to install the drivers. After that, uninstall HTC Sync. It doesn't play nice with ADB and fastboot. The drivers will remain.
Then go to Device Manager and confirm that your phone is listed there when connected..
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mine shows up under device manager as "MTP"
Dragonmaster0430 said:
mine shows up under device manager as "MTP"
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I really don't know what's going on here.
I do know that if you were to go S-Off, updating your firmware is a piece of cake. You just need to find the firmware.zip and flash it.
xunholyx said:
I really don't know what's going on here.
I do know that if you were to go S-Off, updating your firmware is a piece of cake. You just need to find the firmware.zip and flash it.
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how do i do all that?
hello guys
need yout help, tried searching google for sulotion but came up empty.
ive rooted the lg g4 h815(android 6.0-V20c-SEA) before via iroot pc but after factory reset its returned to be unrooted.
when i try to root again its keep failing because of debugging issue (the software keep telling me its not in debugging altough it is)
i think the problem is when i do usb debugging - connecting to pc the option is checked in the check box but it turns gray.whats the problem is? how can i fix it ?
thank you in advance
If you mean the USB debugging option is checked but gray when your phone is plugged in, that is normal, you cannot change that option when you're plugged in via usb.
I'm not familiar with iroot personally, I could take a look if you need though, but maybe revoke usb debugging authorizations through dev options then accept the pc's key fingerprint once again to "kickstart" iroot.
If you've rooted before through iroot on the same software version you're on now, it should work again without too much effort. Also maybe try switching to MTP (Media Sync) or PTP (Camera sync), or between the both until something happens.
That's all I can think of ATM, I'll probably go check out iroot right now, and think a little more and come back, but I wanted to give you a quick enough response. I wish you the best of luck though!
Edit: Forgot to mention that sometimes SuperSU may get uninstalled from factory reset, if the the G4 Factory Reset protocol deletes the system partition, and then reinstalls it, then this would explain why/if you lost root, I do not know if that's the protocol though. If iroot roots and injects SuperSU as the root manager, try reinstalling it possibly.. unless you are 100% positive you are somehow completely unrooted. (Use a root checker to check if you still got it)
I recommend wiping Data, Cache and Dalvik from TWRP next time, if that's not what you did this time. :good:
Williquah said:
If you mean the USB debugging option is checked but gray when your phone is plugged in, that is normal, you cannot change that option when you're plugged in via usb.
I'm not familiar with iroot personally, I could take a look if you need though, but maybe revoke usb debugging authorizations through dev options then accept the pc's key fingerprint once again to "kickstart" iroot.
If you've rooted before through iroot on the same software version you're on now, it should work again without too much effort. Also maybe try switching to MTP (Media Sync) or PTP (Camera sync), or between the both until something happens.
That's all I can think of ATM, I'll probably go check out iroot right now, and think a little more and come back, but I wanted to give you a quick enough response. I wish you the best of luck though!
Edit: Forgot to mention that sometimes SuperSU may get uninstalled from factory reset, although I've never heard of that, if iroot roots and injects SuperSU as the root manager, try reinstalling it possibly.. unless you are 100% positive you are somehow completely unrooted. (Use a root checker to check if you still got it)
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thank you for the quick response...
I tried the revoking and debugging again - but nothing.
i will try the mtp ptp thing (when i get home after work)
and will love to hear from you if you have another solution but thank you so much
mikmikush said:
thank you for the quick response...
I tried the revoking and debugging again - but nothing.
i will try the mtp ptp thing (when i get home after work)
and will love to hear from you if you have another solution but thank you so much
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No problem at all, I really do hope to fix this for you. Are you on the same software version as you were when you first rooted?/Which version is that?
Another thing I thought of, is your computer. Is it the same one that you used the first time? Do you have full admin access on it? Do you have all the LG drivers on it?
Do you have ADB/Fastboot fully installed on it? Obviously these are the first things you probably think about when you think about root, but I'm just making sure nothing is slipping by, you know?
Depending on what software version you're on, maybe we should try another root method if nothing works.
The last thing I'd say is to backup all your data/internal and flash the firmware you want to root on, but I really don't think we need to go that far.
P.S. I own a VS986 (VZW version of the G4) so I can only go to certain extents to reproduce/"debug" the problem you are having. Keep me updated!
Williquah said:
No problem at all, I really do hope to fix this for you. Are you on the same software version as you were when you first rooted?/Which version is that?
Another thing I thought of, is your computer. Is it the same one that you used the first time? Do you have full admin access on it? Do you have all the LG drivers on it?
Do you have ADB/Fastboot fully installed on it? Obviously these are the first things you probably think about when you think about root, but I'm just making sure nothing is slipping by, you know?
Depending on what software version you're on, maybe we should try another root method if nothing works.
The last thing I'd say is to backup all your data/internal and flash the firmware you want to root on, but I really don't think we need to go that far.
P.S. I own a VS986 (VZW version of the G4) so I can only go to certain extents to reproduce/"debug" the problem you are having. Keep me updated!
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ok step by step
model number h815
I rooted it a year ago or so , but i dont remember which pc (mine or my perents) and or version (mom's phone now its papa's ).
I would love to install international rom but since i bricked my note 4 years ago(don't judge was 16 years old girl without pation and expirience ) and just succsedd installing a new rom with my mate 8 , im afraid and still searching a suitable rom.
the drivers installed and it says that ADB/Fastboot fully installed on it (i will duoble check it when i get home )
all the data is backed up from papa's galaxy s5 hench the factory restart (we all moved from one phone to another haha)
sorry for any lang mistakes and for the long response
About phone ????
mikmikush said:
ok step by step
model number h815
I rooted it a year ago or so , but i dont remember which pc (mine or my perents) and or version (mom's phone now its papa's ).
I would love to install international rom but since i bricked my note 4 years ago(don't judge was 16 years old girl without pation and expirience ) and just succsedd installing a new rom with my mate 8 , im afraid and still searching a suitable rom.
the drivers installed and it says that ADB/Fastboot fully installed on it (i will duoble check it when i get home )
all the data is backed up from papa's galaxy s5 hench the factory restart (we all moved from one phone to another haha)
sorry for any lang mistakes and for the long response
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Sorry for forgetting the whole reason you're in this problem is because of a factory reset lol, of course you have your data backed up. And trust me, I understand about the brick, I really messed up my G3 2 years back. Thanks also for the device pictures, could you post a shot of "About Phone=>>Software Info". That would be great!
Funny thing I just did that same phone rotation thing very recently XD
Lol love rotation, here
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Well, it seems that the factory reset must also have deleted the system partition, then reinstalled it with the most updated version.. which is not good for the current situation.
Notice Security Patch Level is "2016-01-01" and you're running Android M 6.0, means that the software you're on is very recent, if not the most recent. I did some looking around just now, but I couldn't turn up anything that achieved successful root on "V20c-SEA-XX", which is what you would need.
Technically you could try the stock firmware KDZ for your device, which should be 5.1.1, then flash it with like LGUP, but I seriously don't recommend that unless you find a thread that confirms a working downgrade from V20c-SEA, because if the qfuse does not match between firmware versions, you could easily end up with a hardbrick.
Here is the link to your stock firmware, in case you find that it is safe to downgrade from 20c-SEA to 10b-SEA:
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G4/H815/
You could try this: http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
I'm not sure it will work, but I can't imagine it'd harm you, since it's LG official.
You could also try to fill the checkbox "OEM Unlock", and then try to unlock the bootloader via fastboot. I am not sure if this could possibly cause harm if it does not work properly, so try this at your own risk.: http://oneplus.wonderhowto.com/how-...all-custom-recovery-root-oneplus-one-0156099/ (It's all the same commands even though it says for OnePlus One device. If you happen to unlock the bootloader using fastboot, do not go on to Step 2 on that page)
If nothing works, you could subscribe to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/rooting-h815-v20c-sea-xx-t3371107
Or these may be helpful at some point: https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg4/comments/4dk9xt/lg_g4_h815_sea_v10e_kdz/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/finally-h815-v10c-sea-xx-t3211920
https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidQue...rading_lg_g4_h815_sea_with_locked_bootloader/
https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg4/comments/4aa1pi/root_question_h815_v20cseaxx/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=H815 V20c-SEA
Here's the LGUP software if you ever need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
I know alot of the links and such you can do by yourself, and may not be super helpful yet, but it should give you the information you need. And if root is not achievable yet on your software version, be patient, even on Marshmallow devices are being rooted even with locked bootloaders.
I apologize for such a long wait time + post! I wish you good luck again! :good:
P.S. You should include your current software version in your OP (Android 6.0 - V20c-SEA) so people more knowledgeable than I may be able to help you even more.
Williquah said:
Well, it seems that the factory reset must also have deleted the system partition, then reinstalled it with the most updated version.. which is not good for the current situation.
Notice Security Patch Level is "2016-01-01" and you're running Android M 6.0, means that the software you're on is very recent, if not the most recent. I did some looking around just now, but I couldn't turn up anything that achieved successful root on "V20c-SEA-XX", which is what you would need.
Technically you could try the stock firmware KDZ for your device, which should be 5.1.1, then flash it with like LGUP, but I seriously don't recommend that unless you find a thread that confirms a working downgrade from V20c-SEA, because if the qfuse does not match between firmware versions, you could easily end up with a hardbrick.
Here is the link to your stock firmware, in case you find that it is safe to downgrade from 20c-SEA to 10b-SEA:
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G4/H815/
You could try this: http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
I'm not sure it will work, but I can't imagine it'd harm you, since it's LG official.
You could also try to fill the checkbox "OEM Unlock", and then try to unlock the bootloader via fastboot. I am not sure if this could possibly cause harm if it does not work properly, so try this at your own risk.: http://oneplus.wonderhowto.com/how-...all-custom-recovery-root-oneplus-one-0156099/ (It's all the same commands even though it says for OnePlus One device. If you happen to unlock the bootloader using fastboot, do not go on to Step 2 on that page)
If nothing works, you could subscribe to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/rooting-h815-v20c-sea-xx-t3371107
Or these may be helpful at some point: https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg4/comments/4dk9xt/lg_g4_h815_sea_v10e_kdz/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/finally-h815-v10c-sea-xx-t3211920
https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidQue...rading_lg_g4_h815_sea_with_locked_bootloader/
https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg4/comments/4aa1pi/root_question_h815_v20cseaxx/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=H815 V20c-SEA
Here's the LGUP software if you ever need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
I know alot of the links and such you can do by yourself, and may not be super helpful yet, but it should give you the information you need. And if root is not achievable yet on your software version, be patient, even on Marshmallow devices are being rooted even with locked bootloaders.
I apologize for such a long wait time + post! I wish you good luck again! :good:
P.S. You should include your current software version in your OP (Android 6.0 - V20c-SEA) so people more knowledgeable than I may be able to help you even more.
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Thank you thank you! You are awesome.
I will follow the links later and reply ...
I will ???? thank you
@mikmikush You're welcome, my pleasure!
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@mikmikush You're welcome, my pleasure!
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ok
i think i find the problem- the adb is not working
i followed to unlock bootloader of lg, { https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS }
and when do this step:
"Enter your phone’s unique Device ID. You can view the Device ID by connecting your phone to the PC using a USB cable and entering "adb reboot bootloader" in DOS command window of the folder you created in previous step (for example: C:\tools). Your phone will reboot into the fastboot mode. Enter "fastboot oem device-id" in DOS command window."
it says failed to start daemon - error cannot connect to daemon.....
and i cant trace lg id.
any sugestion?
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ok
i think i find the problem- the adb is not working
i followed to unlock bootloader of lg, { https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS }
and when do this step:
"Enter your phone’s unique Device ID. You can view the Device ID by connecting your phone to the PC using a USB cable and entering "adb reboot bootloader" in DOS command window of the folder you created in previous step (for example: C:\tools). Your phone will reboot into the fastboot mode. Enter "fastboot oem device-id" in DOS command window."
it says failed to start daemon - error cannot connect to daemon.....
and i cant trace lg id.
any sugestion?
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I have SEA device too, not being able to be unlocked via LG's official bootloader unlock tutorial
CrazyLegenD said:
I have SEA device too, not being able to be unlocked via LG's official bootloader unlock tutorial
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its like my problem?
what did u do?
mikmikush said:
ok
i think i find the problem- the adb is not working
i followed to unlock bootloader of lg, { https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS }
and when do this step:
"Enter your phone’s unique Device ID. You can view the Device ID by connecting your phone to the PC using a USB cable and entering "adb reboot bootloader" in DOS command window of the folder you created in previous step (for example: C:\tools). Your phone will reboot into the fastboot mode. Enter "fastboot oem device-id" in DOS command window."
it says failed to start daemon - error cannot connect to daemon.....
and i cant trace lg id.
any sugestion?
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Alright, so I guess it does have something to do with your adb. First off, check your Firewall, make sure you allow adb through and out your Firewall, also maybe temporarily disable your Antivirus whilst using adb, or allow a connection through it if you can. Try turning off USB Tethering through your G4. Try going to Task Manager and ending the adb process tree, it should then try to restart itself. Don't use a wireless adb connection.. if you were trying that, although I didn't think you were.
In "short" order,
1. I would firstly suggest allowing access through your firewall/antivirus, or really I would disable both for now just in case
2. Then try killing the adb process tree in Task Manager
3. Try the adb commands: "kill-server", "start-server"
4. Install any device driver you would possibly need
5. Reinstall adb and fastboot, maybe just install entire SDK-Tools package if you don't have it already
-- If adb is not recognizing your device, which is why you can't track your id, then you can simply enter "adb devices" and it will list your device whenever your error is fixed.
That's all I can think of ATM, I'll post this now but I'll still be thinking of other options. Let me know what happens. Fingers crossed.
(You are starting the command window in your adb directory right?)
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CrazyLegenD said:
I have SEA device too, not being able to be unlocked via LG's official bootloader unlock tutorial
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H815 SEA?/Same software version and error?
Complete root guide for H815 EU http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/howto-complete-guide-to-unlock-twrp-t3370003
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Complete root guide for H815 EU http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/howto-complete-guide-to-unlock-twrp-t3370003
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We're working on H815 SEA though.
Edit: Your guide is for EU v20d, she's on v20c on the SEA, do they use the same exact software? Is there a pending update for her?
Williquah said:
Alright, so I guess it does have something to do with your adb. First off, check your Firewall, make sure you allow adb through and out your Firewall, also maybe temporarily disable your Antivirus whilst using adb, or allow a connection through it if you can. Try turning off USB Tethering through your G4. Try going to Task Manager and ending the adb process tree, it should then try to restart itself. Don't use a wireless adb connection.. if you were trying that, although I didn't think you were.
In "short" order,
1. I would firstly suggest allowing access through your firewall/antivirus, or really I would disable both for now just in case
2. Then try killing the adb process tree in Task Manager
3. Try the adb commands: "kill-server", "start-server"
4. Install any device driver you would possibly need
5. Reinstall adb and fastboot, maybe just install entire SDK-Tools package if you don't have it already
-- If adb is not recognizing your device, which is why you can't track your id, then you can simply enter "adb devices" and it will list your device whenever your error is fixed.
That's all I can think of ATM, I'll post this now but I'll still be thinking of other options. Let me know what happens. Fingers crossed.
(You are starting the command window in your adb directory right?)
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H815 SEA?/Same software version and error?
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We're working on H815 SEA though.
Edit: Your guide is for EU v20d, she's on v20c on the SEA, do they use the same exact software? Is there a pending update for her?
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i stopped the firewall and tried killing the adb process tree in Task Manager
done "kill-server", "start-server"
Install any device driver you would possibly need- i think i installed everything but im not sure though
done - Reinstall adb and fastboot, maybe just install entire SDK-Tools package
when i try adb devices - daemon fail
im frustrated
mikmikush said:
i stopped the firewall and tried killing the adb process tree in Task Manager
done "kill-server", "start-server"
Install any device driver you would possibly need- i think i installed everything but im not sure though
done - Reinstall adb and fastboot, maybe just install entire SDK-Tools package
when i try adb devices - daemon fail
im frustrated
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Trust me, I understand your frustration, I'm going to make a guide for you in the next 6 hours or so.
Try a different computer if you can, I haven't had adb fail but many other tools sometimes work
on different computers for me. I've also heard "Dell PC Suite" should be uninstalled as it could cause adb hang ups,
if you have it. @htr5's guide might work for you if you have a software update available, I'm not sure though since it's not specifically for your device.
Regardless, I'm sure you will need to use adb soon, so we have to fix that.
I will try to make that guide asap, I obviously can only do so much, again, since I don't have your device, hopefully it will help though. I highly suggest trying on a fresh/different computer though.
Edit: Try USB 2.0 if you were using a 3.0 port (3.0 ports have the SS along with the usb "logo")
USB 2.0 is on the right:
"H815 SEA Root/General Guide"
@mikmikush
It does seem that you can treat your SEA device very similarly to the EU common version, in ways such as flashing KDZ's and rooting.
I cannot confirm this, but mentions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/safe-root-h815-v10b-sea-variant-t3184152 make it seem like it should be okay.
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I'm a SEA variant holder here.
It's fine, you can use the Low Effort Root method. You can also flash the EU open KDZ without any problem.
You lose VoLTE, but to me it doesn't matter so I don't really care.
I'm running the latest 10E ATM, and it's much much better than 10B, so flash away.
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Yes, that post is for v10b, but it should also work for v20d/v20c. (Not the Low Effort Root method) - You will be working with EU software v20d.. while you are with SEA v20c,
so it's up to you if you want to try this, but it's the closest I can come right now. Thank @htr5 because I believe he has all of this in his guide, and I'll probably send you to his guide halfway through.
You may lose some features or brick your device by flashing firmware/software made for other devices. Trust your instinct!
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1. Install adb setup from here this includes necessary adb drivers, adb itself, and fastboot.
2. Install LG Mobile Driver
3. Download LGUP tool from here (This is for restoring your device to stock if you softbrick via KDZ)
Follow this thread if/when you need to.
4. Here contains a KDZ for EU v20C, which I'm 99.9% sure will match your current software, even though it says for EU.
5. Here contains every partition including the KDZ for 20d by @autoprime, which will be necessary if you decide to root from @htr5's guide (v20d Root Method)
6. Once again, try to unlock the bootloader officially through LG, if you are successful, you can follow @htr5's 20d Root Guide here
7. Be careful and let me know how it goes
@autoprime Mentions that there is "NO anti-rollback qfuse used in this update" (20d) so if you flash the 20d KDZ and it works, I believe you should then be able to downgrade successfully to an earlier firmware version - without worrying about qfuse - and root using a Lollipop (5.0/5.1) method if you can't get anywhere on Marshmallow (6.0). - This I'm not 100% positive about, again, but it is my thinking.
Please thank anyone I mentioned and anyone who's link I provided, they all deserve it!
I have a MetroPCS LG K-10 lgms428. That phone comes with the OEM unlock under the development section in the menu. I know how to eat an unlock it and send a command through fastboot. This will unlock the bootloader after I do that would it be possible for me to flash a version of cdb cwm or TWRP for a recovery and then rooted with SuperSU? If anyone has any links or info on this I would really appreciate it thank you
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I have a MetroPCS LG K-10 lgms428. That phone comes with the OEM unlock under the development section in the menu. I know how to eat an unlock it and send a command through fastboot. This will unlock the bootloader after I do that would it be possible for me to flash a version of cdb cwm or TWRP for a recovery and then rooted with SuperSU? If anyone has any links or info on this I would really appreciate it thank you
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Its a good idea, I found link's for twrp for ms420 devices (mtk) but I was wondering if a twrp can be ported to work on ms428 (lz4)
No sure, don't really know much about porting.
I'm also working off of the friends laptop still trying to install Android SDK I'm just too unlock the bootloader. The laptop Works horribly so probably won't even have the bootloader unlocked till tomorrow.
Once that's done though willing to try anything to get root. I've been going to the forum, many people want root.
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No sure, don't really know much about porting.
I'm also working off of the friends laptop still trying to install Android SDK I'm just too unlock the bootloader. The laptop Works horribly so probably won't even have the bootloader unlocked till tomorrow.
Once that's done though willing to try anything to get root. I've been going to the forum, many people want root.
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How do you unlock the bootloader just by "fastboot oem unlock"? It doesn't work. There are root methods already present for the devices.
Root?!?
I found this link for "supported" root
mobile.twitter.com/srsroot/status/765566108992700416
Im going to give a try i hope dosen't brick my device
Wish me luck
I will post if it works
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Found a thread for twrp for lg ms428 it will arrive soon let's all wait with patience
Link for thread
Forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
ItzTropic said:
I found this link for "supported" root
mobile.twitter.com/srsroot/status/765566108992700416
Im going to give a try i hope dosen't brick my device
Wish me luck
I will post if it works
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Found a thread for twrp for lg ms428 it will arrive soon let's all wait with patience
Link for thread
Forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
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Awesome! Tell us if the root works.
Root and Custom backup will be soon . I've already tried that Twitter link. No luck..
I finally got another laptop I've been looking on the web for Just 2 Android SDK with no luck. Anyone have a link
Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk
srs root
seems that srsroot fail to gain root acces but they update there tool today i will give a second chance
no luck :/
No luck at all
Hey there I've had the LG K10 for about a month now it's ****ing blows kingroot doesn't work neither does any other new app that I found it's real nice if XDA Developers could developer root strategy until then I am stuck with a pretty much useless phone
No root at all I'm still frustrated
But I was wondering there's a system-less root by chainfire
There's a way to flash it via adb or fastboot?
Great news .... Theres a twrp for lg k10 ms428 first build thanks to pvineeth97 link for thread here
forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
Sorry for the noob question...
How do we use the TWRP recovery file ? Do I flash it over with ADB or one of the LG programs? I have the phone working with ADB.
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Great news .... Theres a twrp for lg k10 ms428 first build thanks to pvineeth97 link for thread here
forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
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Would like to use systemless root also but no access to it
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
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Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
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I will install it later and i will tell you
I have to install it via pc because somehow my ota update dosent work in my phone
couldn't install it due slow internet connection I will inform it by tomorrow
I was wondering that some apps like force doze can modify system using adb interface by granting the shell command to the package and giving permission to use "android.permission.DUMP" and work like a charm on my lg k10 (ms428)
I had an idea if adding this command manually using the same method to the kingroot package will root my device properly without any risk off hardbrick?
nobodyz bizznezz said:
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
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Just bug fixes for battery improvement, doze improvement and game optimization
You guys unlocked Bootloader? Without unlocking bootloader the TWRP wont work.
I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
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I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
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Can you elaborate ? How you unlocked bootloader?
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csdangerous said:
I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
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Use fastboot flash recovery *.img
I came across the root thread and it is showing to use adb on a computer, bur I won't be near one for a couple of days. Is there any other way to root?
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I came across the root thread and it is showing to use adb on a computer, bur I won't be near one for a couple of days. Is there any other way to root?
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Nope. Because you need a pc to unlock the bootloader and to issue fastboot commands in order to install twrp, or install a patched boot.img to facilitate root.
I wonder if those usb-c keyboards would work on this phone....now that you've mentioned this....
I doubt it'll make any difference, but I know you could run adb commands from the OS using a terminal app... But for rooting, I doubt there's an app that can make typing happen in Bootloader Mode...