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Can't Root Unlocked Optimus G E973 Stamped *NOT FOR SALE*

So a few weeks ago I purchased an Optimus G E973 here in Canada from a guy who had posted an ad on Kijiji. He claimed that his company had bought a bunch of Optimus Gs but ended up switching to Blackberry for their email system or something. The phone was brand new with the USB cable and outlet adapter, but no box was included. All of the protective stickers were still intact, but when I peeled the thin IMEI barcode sticker off the bottom right side, the plastic is engraved/stamped with *NOT FOR SALE*. The phone was "factory unlocked" and I had no issues activating it with Virgin. So does anyone have any idea why this engraving is there?
Now I have just decided to root but unfortunately using Bin4ry's root restore method does not work, as it just hangs at the "Running..." stage and never reboots. Heres some screenshots with software information that came on the phone:
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Last thing I should mention is that when benchmarking I am getting a little lower scores than I should be. It seems like the processors is underclocked to ~1.2GHz? Heres some screens from AnTuTu:
So I hope someone might have some idea why it was stamped and if this is whats causing issues with rooting.
edit: sorry for image links I cannot post outside links with a new account

You have some kind of a display model
My guess is that it is running a modified software with extra security
After all Binary s root exploits a timing delay thru adb, which is probably patched in the firmware your phone is running
Note that binary s root method cannot be used on LG s latest firmware
Your best bet is to use KDZ and load the old stock firmware
Follow the guide for unblinking the phone found under general forums
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Developers version?
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flickyamom said:
Developers version?
Beamed from my sleek and smothering LGE-P880 a.k.a 4X HD on XDA/HDP
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I'm not sure but what I do know is that it was defnitely brand new and never used when I got it.
Now I am having a hell of a time reverting back to the stock firmware. LGMobile Support Tool says "Software update is not supported for this model", even though it recognizes the phone as an LGE973AT running E97310G. And when I tried using my IMEI with both the tool and url mentioned in this thread I still couldn't get any firmware from LG's servers. So I finally grabbed the Bell E97310F KDZ from this post, but when I try flashing it using the unbricking method the updater reports that it can't find the phone. Now I guess I am out of luck for now

xerockz said:
I'm not sure but what I do know is that it was defnitely brand new and never used when I got it.
Now I am having a hell of a time reverting back to the stock firmware. LGMobile Support Tool says "Software update is not supported for this model", even though it recognizes the phone as an LGE973AT running E97310G. And when I tried using my IMEI with both the tool and url mentioned in this thread I still couldn't get any firmware from LG's servers. So I finally grabbed the Bell E97310F KDZ from this post, but when I try flashing it using the unbricking method the updater reports that it can't find the phone. Now I guess I am out of luck for now
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Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?

kifac said:
Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?
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http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGE971/ARGSBK/E97110g_00/E97110g_00.kdz
That is the firmware you are running. But it is true your iemi does not return anything. Curious.

kifac said:
Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?
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Yes.
Jugstah said:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGE971/ARGSBK/E97110g_00/E97110g_00.kdz
That is the firmware you are running. But it is true your iemi does not return anything. Curious.
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So what does this mean? Is it something to do with it being a dev/display phone most likely?
I also tried this which was posted in the unbricking thread. Still "PHONE NOT FOUND".

You can get into download mode though correct?

Shelnutt2 said:
You can get into download mode though correct?
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Yes no issues getting the phone into download mode.

Same thing
xerockz said:
Yes no issues getting the phone into download mode.
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Hey guys, any luck figuring this out?
My phone is doing the same thing. Just hanging after "restore my data" is pressed

I have the same phone rooted with unlocked bootloader. You have to downgrade from E97310g to E97310f, (mine came with E97310h Bell)
Direct Download link for Bell E97310f Kdz [E97310F_00.kdz] (915mb)
after used RootOptimusG-English.rar to root the device.
Then followed Project FreeGee to unlock the bootloader
hope this helps.

[Tool][Win] DP TOOLS - Manage your LG device

Hello everyone!
Further to my previous application (DP ROOT) I decided to increase the functionality and then make this version, called DP TOOLS.
The interface is beautifully crafted to stay with a beautiful aspect and options added immense help in our device management.
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Working Devices (some options work on all android devices)
LG G3 (all variants)
LG G3 Beat
LG G2
LG G2 Mini
LG G Pro 2
LG G Pad
LG F60
LG L90
LG Tribute
Requirements:
DP TOOLS
LG Drivers
USB Debbuging (Go to Settings > General > About phone > Software information, tap Build number seven times and then go to Settings > Developer options and turn on Usb debugging)
How to use?:
1. Make sure you have drivers installed
2. Make sure you have Usb debugging option enabled
3. Open application
4. Enjoy all functions (everything is simple, nothing complex, just by clicking the buttons)
Screenshoots
DOWNLOAD​
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If you like my work, you can make a donation.
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Credits:
@avicohh - based root script
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[Tool][Win] DP TOOLS - Manage your LG device, Tool/Utility for the LG G Pad 10.1
Contributors
danielpinto8zz6
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Created 2015-04-17
Last Updated 2015-04-17

Thanks for this interesting app. I will give it a try at next week. I've got my LG G Pad 7 with Lollipop and would like to root it. I still missing more internal memory becuase the Android system uses mostly of this memory and I can not install many apps because of that. Do you know any app or method to use the SD as internal memory?
Thanks for that amazing job!!

Link2SD
Adrians620 said:
Thanks for this interesting app. I will give it a try at next week. I've got my LG G Pad 7 with Lollipop and would like to root it. I still missing more internal memory becuase the Android system uses mostly of this memory and I can not install many apps because of that. Do you know any app or method to use the SD as internal memory?
Thanks for that amazing job!!
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To use external SD for apps and data tte best (and only, IMO) tool/app is Link2SD.. I used it long time ago when devices had Froyo installed and only 280 MB of space for /data partition!! WOW!
It was completely free at that time, but now the free version is not so useful for us as the Pro one, which costs € 2. But it worths!!
P.S.: Link2SD requires a bit of work and knowledge before being able to properly use it; the web is full of guides on how to format external SD and how to use the app itself!

Thanks so much. I will keep it in mind and try it as soon as possible

thanks you can add sprint\lg lk430 to list of supported devices

I got my V700 with 10.1 inch a few hours ago from amazon. First look: 4.4.2 was installed. Ok I wanted root. I installed towelroot, everything worked fine.
After that I installed Lollipop 5.02, but of cource root was gone...towelroot again...no effect.
Then I found this DP-Tool(s). First I was irritated, cause my "360 internet security" alarmed me...virus alert. However, I trusted DP-Tools, put on the white list.
After installing LG_G_Pad Driver (lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-V700) the Pad was recognized on my win 8.1 x64...of course I activated USB debugging before.
However...rooting this 10.1 LG_PAD was pretty simple after that. Root Checker tells me also that I got root now. Very cool tool. Thanx at all. Hope i did not infect my Windows or the Tablet...
but I guess this was a standard alert which appears often when using tools like this one. I will de-install DP-Tools anyways...feel more comfortable without it. Device is rooted...mission accomplished.

After fiddling with this for a few minutes, I'm guessing I need to have ADB installed for it to work? I love the layout., and will really be happy if this works.

So, follow up question. I finally got the root process to start, but now its sitting in the firmware update screen saying not to unplug etc. How long is this going to take? I'm sitting at 30 minutes right now. and 0%

Meh
It doesn't seem to be working for me. It acts as though the phone isn't connected to the laptop. Using LG Optimus Exceed 2

Can i get. Origin firmware of lg g pad 7 uk410
model-LG G Pad 7.0 LTE
Device Model-LGE-LGUK410
Version-4.4.2
Build Number-KOT49I.UK41010b
Carrier-US Cellular
I'm sorry. But. I wanna get. Origin firmware.
Where. Can I get it?
Thank you

So no luck Root G Pad v410 Lollipop......

tnxx any update for support lg g4 ?? all variant (+818p)

Is the Att v930 supported?
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LG Lucid 3 vs876 - Potential bootloader unlock method

Hi all, I am new to XDA but have followed it for some time and successfully modified many devices. Last night, I discovered a tutorial to get fastboot enabled on the LG Volt (A Sprint phone). Feeling adventurous, I decided to follow it on the Verizon Lucid 3 (VS876) and I successfully got into fastboot and ran 'fastboot oem unlock' with a successful return message. I also ran 'fastboot oem device-info' and I have posted a picture below with the results, which are looking good!!! If this helps anyone for any potential development, that would be great because I bought this device with high hopes of getting Cyanogenmod but so far development is nonexistent. Here is the article I followed:
androidforums.com/threads/how-to-enable-fastboot-and-unlock-bootloader-no-flashing-needed-working.861226/
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Also, I would be more than happy to provide pictures or videos of fastboot running for any skeptics that may be reading this as I am a brand new member. Hope this helps to start something!!

I have the LG Lucid 3, think you could help me unlock it? I wish i could get some custom roms for this phone...

wiiddakidd said:
I have the LG Lucid 3, think you could help me unlock it? I wish i could get some custom roms for this phone...
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I could try to help however I can, for the most part you just have to follow that guide and it will unlock the bootloader. If you haven't rooted already you can root with Kingroot, available from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
You will need to do this before you can start doing any unlocking, although it is sort of pointless to unlock now because there are no ROMs made yet and I am not familiar with this type of coding, but I am going to try to learn.

justinwk91 said:
I could try to help however I can, for the most part you just have to follow that guide and it will unlock the bootloader. If you haven't rooted already you can root with Kingroot, available from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
You will need to do this before you can start doing any unlocking, although it is sort of pointless to unlock now because there are no ROMs made yet and I am not familiar with this type of coding, but I am going to try to learn.
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Does the lg volt have any custom roms? because if the bootloader method really did work, and the lg volt and lg lucid 3 are supposed to be the same phone just differnt carriers, then shouldnt the lg volts roms work for the lg lucid 3 if there are any?

wiiddakidd said:
Does the lg volt have any custom roms? because if the bootloader method really did work, and the lg volt and lg lucid 3 are supposed to be the same phone just differnt carriers, then shouldnt the lg volts roms work for the lg lucid 3 if there are any?
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The volt does seem to have custom roms, however they are not necessarily the same phone, they are just set up the same. I noticed the guide for the volt says that you have to delete the partition for Download Mode which causes the phone to panic and go into fastboot, and it just so happens I was lucky and found out the Lucid 3 is set up the same way and I was able to unlock it this way. There would be too many complications, like verizon using a different cell modem than sprint or who knows what else. I'll keep you posted if anything happens. At the moment, it's too complicated for me to go any further without a whole lot of learning, so hope exists for Lucid 3 owners, maybe

More great news guys! The LG Volt's recovery (TWRP 2.8.1.0) boots and operates on this phone! I flashed it using fastboot and it is working with touch and I am also able to browse my files in TWRP, which leads me to believe these phones are nearly identical. I am in the process of taking photos of this in action if anyone cares to see them I will be happy to show them.

Lastly, I tried flashing a rom from the volt and got stuck at the boot logo for cyanogenmod. So close! Thankfully I made a full backup in twrp which restored perfectly but this proves the phone can be flashed successfully!

Well, I have decided to jump ship to the LG G2 for my modding needs but I hope someone finds a use for my tinkering, thanks for reading everyone!!!

justinwk91 said:
Well, I have decided to jump ship to the LG G2 for my modding needs but I hope someone finds a use for my tinkering, thanks for reading everyone!!!
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@justinwk91
Dude, thats dope nice find right there. I flashed the 2.8.1.0 twrp volt r2 recovery via flashify and it works like a charm. Thanks !

Sorry to bring up a dead thread. I can second that the bootloader unlock works and the volt 2 TWRP works as well.
Is there any known CM11 or any version of CyanogenMod for this phone? I only found a few "fake/shady" links.
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LG k10 (K425-at&t) stock rom and rooting questions

Howdy y'all,
I got a LG K10 (K425 at&t USA) from a friend of mine and unlocked it to use on t-mobile. I went to tether it today and got an authorization error. I decided I wanted to root it, get rid of all of the at&t bloatware still on it and get the tethering and mobile hotspot working. My question is twofold:
1) Is there just a standard, carrier neutral, stock ROM for this device? If I want to get rid of carrier bloatware I don't want to just throw another carrier's bloatware on it.
2) Has anyone had any success rooting this phone? I have tried "adb reboot bootloader", LGUP in download mode, and LG Flash Tool to no avail. I have rooted other devices before, some were more troublesome than others, but this one is stumping me. Any suggestions?
Thank you!

waituntilishake said:
Howdy y'all,
I got a LG K10 (K425 at&t USA) from a friend of mine and unlocked it to use on t-mobile. I went to tether it today and got an authorization error. I decided I wanted to root it, get rid of all of the at&t bloatware still on it and get the tethering and mobile hotspot working. My question is twofold:
1) Is there just a standard, carrier neutral, stock ROM for this device? If I want to get rid of carrier bloatware I don't want to just throw another carrier's bloatware on it.
2) Has anyone had any success rooting this phone? I have tried "adb reboot bootloader", LGUP in download mode, and LG Flash Tool to no avail. I have rooted other devices before, some were more troublesome than others, but this one is stumping me. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
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I've been wondering the same thing as of recently. I got this phone a couple of days ago, and even after looking around here and other forums for a few days, I can't find any concrete evidence that you can root it, or put a custom rom on it.

N1nDr0id said:
I've been wondering the same thing as of recently. I got this phone a couple of days ago, and even after looking around here and other forums for a few days, I can't find any concrete evidence that you can root it, or put a custom rom on it.
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Currently, at&t and their bull crap bootloader's won't allow root. Although user pvineeth97 has done great work on other models, he does not have a device for extracting the aboot in order to successfully crate root

Nobodyslight said:
Currently, at&t and their bull crap bootloader's won't allow root. Although user pvineeth97 has done great work on other models, he does not have a device for extracting the aboot in order to successfully crate root
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Damnit... I certainly hope we get root or an unlocked bootloader soon! I mean, I like what LG's done, I'd just much rather be using stock, or at the very least, a rom that doesn't include all of the AT&T bloatware.

waituntilishake said:
Howdy y'all,
I got a LG K10 (K425 at&t USA) from a friend of mine and unlocked it to use on t-mobile. I went to tether it today and got an authorization error. I decided I wanted to root it, get rid of all of the at&t bloatware still on it and get the tethering and mobile hotspot working. My question is twofold:
1) Is there just a standard, carrier neutral, stock ROM for this device? If I want to get rid of carrier bloatware I don't want to just throw another carrier's bloatware on it.
2) Has anyone had any success rooting this phone? I have tried "adb reboot bootloader", LGUP in download mode, and LG Flash Tool to no avail. I have rooted other devices before, some were more troublesome than others, but this one is stumping me. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
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I don't own a AT&T K10. I have a carrier neutral K10. Till now we have bootloader unlock, root, TWRP and custom ROM (Coming Soon!) for T-Mobile/MetroPCS. Do you have Android 5.1.1 firmware for your phone. We could do something about it if we have the firmware

pvineeth97 said:
I don't own a AT&T K10. I have a carrier neutral K10. Till now we have bootloader unlock, root, TWRP and custom ROM (Coming Soon!) for T-Mobile/MetroPCS. Do you have Android 5.1.1 firmware for your phone. We could do something about it if we have the firmware
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What do I need to do to extract the aboot?
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I was researching the same topic (where to get K425 ROM that I can root OR downgrade to 5.1) and found the following link:
http://giaiphapdidong.net/san-pham/lg-k10-k425-att-rom-userdebug-v09a-v07a-rooted/
It is in a foreign language, but with google translator I was able to understand that this site provides two rooted firmwares for AT&T K425. Unfortunately, when you download the .TOT files you see that the archive is passworded.
Anyone else tried those files?
l0h

hola
hi how are all, I have a problem with a cell phone like, I live in Cuba and I have a K4 K425, but the coverage is going in many parts, I've been looking to upload the andriod check but not found, I just found of a ka 10 ugual but a k428 and my question is you can put that, I do not know much about phones so I ask you to advise me

Android Nougat will be released for LG K10 MS428/K428SG!

For MS428,
http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ms428
It's written: LGMS428_Nougat_Android_20c.
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pvineeth97 said:
For MS428,
http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ms428
It's written: LGMS428_Nougat_Android_20c.
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Well this is new to me, I'm pretty surprised by this, however there is still mtk devices in K series of they get nougat too I'm taking back everything I said about LG
P.S. please don't say that ms428/g is T-Mobile or verzion versions of K10¿

Why not for k10 430dsy?

So this might mean AOSP or LineageOS is in the works for MS428?

Is this device dead? There's like no development for it....

GuyInDogSuit said:
Is this device dead? There's like no development for it....
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No device isn't dead. We are busy.

pvineeth97 said:
No device isn't dead. We are busy.
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Alright, good to hear. I was worried because for the past two weeks only one thread has been active in the development forums.

What a good news , if this is true then nougat will come to mtk devices too.

waleeds1 said:
What a good news , if this is true then nougat will come to mtk devices too.
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Doubt it because k8 and K10 models Who got nougat are carrier specific models (at&t, verzion, T-Mobile), so they got it because of carrier. But it would be nice tho

Professor Woland said:
Doubt it because k8 and K10 models Who got nougat are carrier specific models (at&t, verzion, T-Mobile), so they got it because of carrier. But it would be nice tho
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Well when LG has done it for 1 or 2 variants , I doubt they won't leave others. But I don't deny that they might deliver it pretty late

will we hope get the nougat update for k10 430dsy?

waleeds1 said:
Well when LG has done it for 1 or 2 variants , I doubt they won't leave others. But I don't deny that they might deliver it pretty late
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Yes, that would be logic. But only reason why those variants got nougat is because they might have some kind of deal, just look LG has made a same model but different chipset because carriers demand that, Soo, we'll see, I hope everyone get nougat.

I gave @JoeMoDo the MetroPCS Nougat OTA. He is working on a deodexed, debloated ROM that can be flashed in TWRP.

i got it today on my metro lg k10 but it has a tmobile sim card.

Okay, so I have a number of questions about this. I'm actually installing this right now, but does/has anybody checked if the bootloader relocks or has new commands on the K428SG? I've been trying to get TWRP and a custom room running but i know I can't use the reCOWvery exploit anymore. In fact, I wasn't able to decline. The update just kinda provisioned and allowed itself... Need some pointers though.
MrHayman12 out (not signed in right now but I don't really care I'm just tired)
Edit: Sorry for being kinda stupid; it's about 5 minutes later and it turns out it might not have messed with the BL anyways.