Sorry for the nooby question. I am a little familiar with rooting and such but have been in Samsung world with TMo for 3 years. I just got an LG G3 (still TMo, D851) that has already been updated to Lollipop v 5.0.1 (v20b). I have found the one-click root by avicohh, so I am comfortable with that. I have read everything I can find and just want to make certain of one thing. Is it correct that we CANNOT flash TWRP while staying on Lollipop? Do I really have to downgrade the software, then root, flash TWRP, and then upgrade back to Lollipop? Thats what I've read but I am hoping someone can tell me that is not true. I need some good news!
Thanks to everyone for the help and support.
hodgestl said:
Sorry for the nooby question. I am a little familiar with rooting and such but have been in Samsung world with TMo for 3 years. I just got an LG G3 (still TMo, D851) that has already been updated to Lollipop v 5.0.1 (v20b). I have found the one-click root by avicohh, so I am comfortable with that. I have read everything I can find and just want to make certain of one thing. Is it correct that we CANNOT flash TWRP while staying on Lollipop? Do I really have to downgrade the software, then root, flash TWRP, and then upgrade back to Lollipop? Thats what I've read but I am hoping someone can tell me that is not true. I need some good news!
Thanks to everyone for the help and support.
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No because the 851 variant is the only variant with an unlocked bootloader. You don't have to do anything except get the 851 twrp recovery img and flash it..
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No because the 851 variant is the only variant with an unlocked bootloader. You don't have to do anything except get the 851 twrp recovery img and flash it..
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Thank you very much for the response. So can I just use Flashify to get current TWRP? (the phone is rooted!)? So the T-Mo bootloader is different than other variants? My confusion comes comes from this quote below...
"I saw a lot of questions of G3 users about how to install Twrp after the root, so I will explain briefly:
For now, if you are on stock lollipop you can't just flash Twrp via flashify etc like the old days in KitKat, but you can follow this guide over here."
that is a direct quote from this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951. It is true that that statement came from the General LG G3 forum, not the T-Mo forum. If I can just do Flashify or TWRP Manager and keep on going, that would be great. I guess I don't know exactly how I would flash it? Thanks again. I just need a little more clarification. After a couple years I just figured out Samsung procedures! Now starting over with LG procedures. THANK YOU FOR THE HELP.
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Thank you very much for the response. So can I just use Flashify to get current TWRP? (the phone is rooted!)? So the T-Mo bootloader is different than other variants? My confusion comes comes from this quote below...
"I saw a lot of questions of G3 users about how to install Twrp after the root, so I will explain briefly:
For now, if you are on stock lollipop you can't just flash Twrp via flashify etc like the old days in KitKat, but you can follow this guide over here."
that is a direct quote from this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951. It is true that that statement came from the General LG G3 forum, not the T-Mo forum. If I can just do Flashify or TWRP Manager and keep on going, that would be great. I guess I don't know exactly how I would flash it? Thanks again. I just need a little more clarification. After a couple years I just figured out Samsung procedures! Now starting over with LG procedures. THANK YOU FOR THE HELP.
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Flashify still works in lollipop, I know cause thats how I got TWRP on my device and I have done it more than I can count. But I suggest you go to TWRP's official site and download their latest .img for the D851. Put that on your phone external SD then use Flashify to flash that img. Sometimes flashify does not have the most current TWRP img for the device when you download it through their collection.
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Flashify still works in lollipop, I know cause thats how I got TWRP on my device and I have done it more than I can count. But I suggest you go to TWRP's official site and download their latest .img for the D851. Put that on your phone external SD then use Flashify to flash that img. Sometimes flashify does not have the most current TWRP img for the device when you download it through their collection.
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Yes sir! Flashify worked great on the D851 with Lollipop installed. Thank you so much. I wish the info out here about the need to downgrade back to KK were a lot clearer. Evidently, T-Mo G3 (D851) users have it best. That info can be tough to find. Thank you for your support. I am good to go now!
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Hello to everyone, I came from LG G2 T-Mobile, and flashing was so easy. but now I got the Sprint version, and I really need your help on how to flash and unlock... I had read does threats but I dont really understand well.
I would Apreciate if someone could post here the files and steps to flash to kitkat and unlock...:good:
danieldp1990 said:
Hello to everyone, I came from LG G2 T-Mobile, and flashing was so easy. but now I got the Sprint version, and I really need your help on how to flash and unlock... I had read does threats but I dont really understand well.
I would Apreciate if someone could post here the files and steps to flash to kitkat and unlock...:good:
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Check out Ioroot25. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232
and then after that, Autorec will install TWRP for you. http://www.droidviews.com/install-twrp-recovery-on-lg-g2-running-android-4-4-2-kitkat/
you may get a white line issue when unlocking device after the flash, you will just need to use TWRP to flash the jdi kernal, whcih can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51974589&postcount=281
danieldp1990 said:
Hello to everyone, I came from LG G2 T-Mobile, and flashing was so easy. but now I got the Sprint version, and I really need your help on how to flash and unlock... I had read does threats but I dont really understand well.
I would Apreciate if someone could post here the files and steps to flash to kitkat and unlock...:good:
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To root from stock (either 4.2.2 or 4.4.2) use ioroot (I'll attach the version I used for my LS980).
After you're rooted (verify with the Root Checker on Android Play Store or by Terminal Emulator >
Code:
su
Download FreeGee Free from the Google Play Store.
Open FreeGee, let it download the device list, then tap "Backup EFS" I HIGHLY Recommend This, as if you lose your EFS it's nearly impossible to get it back!
After your EFS is backed up, tap on TWRP or CWM, whichever you prefer (Team Win Recovery Project, or ClockWork Mod Recovery).
Now you're all set -- rooted and with a custom recovery installed. For more information about flashing ROMs, look here or ask me. The Sprint G2 is touchy with flashing ROMs with the new update.
Hey, need the twrp for d855 lg g3, 32gb version.
*need a file that i will be able to flash via Rashr.
(Rashr - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools)
Thanks.
Dude, this has been the biggest news regarding the G3 for the last few days..... How can you miss it? It's the file that matters (the bumped TWRP version), the method if installing it doesn't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...mp-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-d852-d852g-f400-t2900614
sic0048 said:
Dude, this has been the biggest news regarding the G3 for the last few days..... How can you miss it? It's the file that matters (the bumped TWRP version), the method if installing it doesn't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...mp-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-d852-d852g-f400-t2900614
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Yes but i dont want all this bump and such, just want to install a simple recovery..
adi90004 said:
Yes but i dont want all this bump and such, just want to install a simple recovery..
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This IS the one and only way and to install a "simple" recovery on G3 as of now since the bootloader is not unlocked on D855.
Do not attempt to flash anything else and risk bricking your device.
Friendly advice: Spend some more time on this forum reading the various threads and you'll realise what Bump! is and why we don't go for a "simple" recovery.
adi90004 said:
Yes but i dont want all this bump and such, just want to install a simple recovery..
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haha, what do you expect? It can't be any simpler? Bump is the only way you can flash a recovery image on the G3.
All bump is doing is replacing stock recovery with a special version of TWRP that can bypass the bootloader, which is pretty much exactly what any normal flash of TWRP on a device other than a nexus is like (except the modifications to TWRP will be different or unnecessary depending on how the bootloader of the particular device is locked).
judging from your reaction it seems to me that all you know is nexus devices? You need to fast learn about how real devices work where things are a little more hacky to bypass securities that OEM's put in place.
adi90004 said:
Yes but i dont want all this bump and such, just want to install a simple recovery..
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TWRP with the bump modification IS a simple recovery with a boot.img tweak that allows the file to pass the signature requirement for the encrypted bootloader of the G3, thereby allowing the phone to flash the file.
But you are more than welcome to come up with your own solution. I wish you the best in your endeavours!
The question has been answered.
@adi90004, please use the search function in future
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Hello, I have the T-Mobile LG G3 D851 and I've been trying to find the best configuration. I came from a Nexus 5 that I would either run stock 5.x or CM 12. The CM12 for LG G3 is great but it doesn't have a good camera.
Anyway, I've come to enjoy the stock firmware that LG puts on these phones. So here's what I want to accomplish, however I feel I cannot find enough information to do it confidently.
I would like the have TWRP installed with Stock Lollipop 20b, with root.
Can I just bump a TWRP image and use flashify or something to flash it? or dd?
I installed the 20b KDZ and rooted using the one click method, and that's how my phone sits currently.
From what I understand I need to downgrade to do something with the boot.img so that I can manually flash 20b with a bumped recovery? I'm not sure what bump really is entirely. Do I need to bump all TWRP images that I install? If bump is required for the G3, do they not come pre bumped?
I know that my first go around, I had flashed TWRP with flashify, then installed CM12 without any issues. So I'm wondering if this is just for stock ROMs or did they do something to the boot in 20b that would stop anything from installing without being bump'd?
I also noticed most of the bump'd threads don't list the d851 so I'm wondering if T-Mobile doesn't require this?
Keep in mind I've searched and read extensively and cannot come up with a clear picture of what to do. I've become too used to Nexus devices it seems :-\
Revert to stock KK > root > install TWRP > flash ROM
Find everything here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/help-thread-lg-g3-question-t2947298
Thot Ctrl said:
Revert to stock KK > root > install TWRP > flash ROM
Find everything here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/help-thread-lg-g3-question-t2947298
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Thanks, and finally, do I need to bump the TWRP images from their site? or are they good to go?
troy` said:
Thanks, and finally, do I need to bump the TWRP images from their site? or are they good to go?
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Autorec for d851 coming soon. See here: forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396
@bender_007 is making autorec version for D851 to install twrp and bump boot
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Thanks, and finally, do I need to bump the TWRP images from their site? or are they good to go?
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D851 has unlocked bootloader. You don't need bump. Just flash twrp via trwo manager or get the inage and use flashify.
Swizzle82 said:
D851 has unlocked bootloader. You don't need bump. Just flash twrp via trwo manager or get the inage and use flashify.
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Great to know! Just used flashify and it worked like a charm
Hello!
I have a rooted AS985 currently running stock kitkat. Like many other phones that are available from my rural carrier, they are basically just Verizon variants that need Verizon variant ROMs, kernels, etc.. So, after viewing the LG G3 compatibility sheet I rooted successfully with Stump and then tried to flash a bump'd VS985 TWRP image. I've tried doing so with Flashify and the ADB method, but each time I boot into the recovery I get a black screen saying "[750] fastboot mode started". I've tried multiple versions of the VS985 TWRP to no avail.
If anyone could help I'd appreciate it!
BaconBaconBacon said:
Hello!
I have a rooted AS985 currently running stock kitkat. Like many other phones that are available from my rural carrier, they are basically just Verizon variants that need Verizon variant ROMs, kernels, etc.. So, after viewing the LG G3 compatibility sheet I rooted successfully with Stump and then tried to flash a bump'd VS985 TWRP image. I've tried doing so with Flashify and the ADB method, but each time I boot into the recovery I get a black screen saying "[750] fastboot mode started". I've tried multiple versions of the VS985 TWRP to no avail.
If anyone could help I'd appreciate it!
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fastboot flash recovery "name of recovery image"
itsbighead said:
fastboot flash recovery "name of recovery image"
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It appears to flash successfully, but when I enter recovery I see the same "fastboot mode started" screen.
Bump.
Anyone have any ideas of what to do here? Having (almost) vanilla Android on my phone would be amazing.
Have you looked here?
Works flawlessly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396
ingoljosh said:
Have you looked here?
Works flawlessly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396
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I'm only able to select my tablet but not my phone for the download. Phone is still on KitKat, unfortunately.
Thanks.
If you find anything let me know. I tried to flash twrp with flashify but it is failing and I can't find anything to help me.
@BaconBaconBacon - I am facing the same issues with my AS985. When I bought it from eBay, it was already on Lollipop 5.0.1. Build Number is LRX21Y and Firmware is 21A. I was just not able to root it using traditional one-click root methods. Only thing that worked for me was Kingroot.
However, after getting Root access, I tried to flash various Recoveries, including the Bump'd recovery for VS985. I get the same error - "Fastboot mode started".
I thought that this was due to my current firmware (21A), and I was thinking of downgrading to VS985 10B.
I am just concerned about whether or not this will brick my phone. I understand that VS985 and AS985 are essentially the same devices, but just in case.
Have you tried this method of downgrading to 10B and then flashing the custom recovery?
did you guys ever figure out how to put twrp recovery on the as985 i have my lg g3 rooted with kingroot i couldnt get it to root with the other methods so if you have it figured mind helping a fellow partner.
taco009 said:
did you guys ever figure out how to put twrp recovery on the as985 i have my lg g3 rooted with kingroot i couldnt get it to root with the other methods so if you have it figured mind helping a fellow partner.
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Yes, I was facing the same issue with Firmware 21A on my AS985. I figured that VS985 (Verizon) firmware is compatible with AS985.
I downgraded my firmware from 21A to 10B(for Verizon) Using a .TOT, .DLL and LG Flash Tool.
Instructions on androidexplained-dotcom-downgrade-lg-g3 (sorry, unable to post a link, might find something equivalent on XDA as well)
Later, I rooted the VS985-10B firmware using One Click Root scripts. Post that, I flashed TWRP (Bump'd) recovery, followed by VS985-35B firmware, CM13 (Marshmallow) and GApps.
Took me a long time to figure this out, but all works now.
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Yes, I was facing the same issue with Firmware 21A on my AS985. I figured that VS985 (Verizon) firmware is compatible with AS985.
I downgraded my firmware from 21A to 10B(for Verizon) Using a .TOT, .DLL and LG Flash Tool.
Instructions on androidexplained-dotcom-downgrade-lg-g3 (sorry, unable to post a link, might find something equivalent on XDA as well)
Later, I rooted the VS985-10B firmware using One Click Root scripts. Post that, I flashed TWRP (Bump'd) recovery, followed by VS985-35B firmware, CM13 (Marshmallow) and GApps.
Took me a long time to figure this out, but all works now.
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thanks man ill have to check this out i really want to have a working rooted device and also try out CM13 just glad you were able to make it work
taco009 said:
thanks man ill have to check this out i really want to have a working rooted device and also try out CM13 just glad you were able to make it work
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Sure. Let me know if you are stuck. Happy to help.
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Sure. Let me know if you are stuck. Happy to help.
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how did you get it too pass for me it says fail check phone or dll since im on as985a21a it looks up my model and it wont let it go back
here is what i get
I think I had changed the build.prop file. Replaced all occurrences of AS985 by VS985. I had done this unknowingly to make AutoRec work.
I am guessing that FlashTool also worked because of that.
ScrewDryver said:
I think I had changed the build.prop file. Replaced all occurrences of AS985 by VS985. I had done this unknowingly to make AutoRec work.
I am guessing that FlashTool also worked because of that.
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where might i be able to change that
okay i found out how but all i see with the as985 is one thing which i changed to vs985 anything else maybe a screenshot of what you changed may help thanks again!
okay im on vs98510b now question do i lose my root when i flash the new firmware vs985-35B firmware or is the vs985 just the upgrde to lollipop ?
You won't lose access to root.
However, I would suggest that you go in this order.
1. Root Vs985 10b firmware and install TWRP. You need to install a bumped recovery.
2. VERIFY if you can boot into recovery.
3. Place 35b bootstack, cm13 and gapps on your SD card.
4. Go into Recovery, and wipe system, data, cache etc. DONT wipe your internal SD card.
5. Flash the above 3 zip files one by one in a single session. Don't reboot before you have flashed all 3 zip files.
6. You should be able to boot into CM13.
There are lots of guides to rooting the Verizon LG G3. Many of them are older and have problems working on the 24B software version of Android 5.0.1. I guess I have 2 questions: 1) Is there presently a method to root this phone? 2.) TWRP says, "you must be rooted and vulnerable to BUMP to use TWRP on this device." I don't know what vulnerable to BUMP means. Yes, I know I could try to Google it, but I haven't been very successful at finding an answer that I understand.
EDIT: Root achieved. Still looking for a reliable install process for TWRP
Have you had any luck getting TWRP on stock 24B? The only option I've seen is to bump TWRP to 23C and use JasmineROM 8.0.
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Have you had any luck getting TWRP on stock 24B? The only option I've seen is to bump TWRP to 23C and use JasmineROM 8.0.
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I was able to get TWRP on my rooted 24B with a new version of autorec @bender_007 used the firmware from my phone to build it. Where else can you get service like that! When you use 24B version from that page, you may be on TWRP 2.8.6.1 If he hasn't had a chance to update it yet. You can go to 2.8.7.0 if you want, but be certain to use the version from 777jon thread and NOT directly from TWRP. In all cases just double check you are getting the correct version for your phone. You should be able to run TWRP with no errors, and the install could not be easier. Just follow the instructions on the OP. Enjoy!
dweezle said:
I was able to get TWRP on my rooted 24B with a new version of autorec @bender_007 used the firmware from my phone to build it. Where else can you get service like that! When you use 24B version from that page, you may be on TWRP 2.8.6.1 If he hasn't had a chance to update it yet. You can go to 2.8.7.0 if you want, but be certain to use the version from 777jon thread and NOT directly from TWRP. In all cases just double check you are getting the correct version for your phone. You should be able to run TWRP with no errors, and the install could not be easier. Just follow the instructions on the OP. Enjoy!
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Perfect! Thanks a ton to you and @bender_007 both!