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[Q] Custom Rom

Hello,Got a Nexus 5 at Christmas and this place helped me root and unlock bootloader and flash CM 11 and ive been using ever since.
Yesterday I got a new LG G3 D852 canadian(Sasktel) 32 gig and it is loaded with junk like my nexus was...I would like to make it the same as my nexus 5 or similar,barebones....any tips please.
TY

No unlocked bootloader.
Root with purpledrake. Very easy.

lossah said:
No unlocked bootloader.
Root with purpledrake. Very easy.
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Does that mean I do not have to unlock bootloader?
Just root with purpledrake?
Is there a similar ROm (to CM 11)to flash without all the google and carrier bloat
Flash with TWRP?
Thx

RIPPER03 said:
Does that mean I do not have to unlock bootloader?
Just root with purpledrake?
Is there a similar ROm (to CM 11)to flash without all the google and carrier bloat
Flash with TWRP?
Thx
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Because the bootloader is currently locked you cannot flash any other ROMs. The only variant with an unlocked bootloader is the D851, which is the T-Mobile variant. PurpleDrake or Stump can help you Root your phone and then you can tweak it with XPosed if that suits you.
Please use the search function before starting a thread as this question has been asked and answered many times.

Did search and read..saw nothing for d852 or I wouldn't of asked
thx for your help.

RIPPER03 said:
Did search and read..saw nothing for d852 or I wouldn't of asked
thx for your help.
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Yeah, the bootloader can't be unlocked at the moment so you can't put a custom ROM and kernel on it,sadly. Doesn't look like there's any sign of it being unlocked in the near future either.

Batfink33 said:
Yeah, the bootloader can't be unlocked at the moment so you can't put a custom ROM and kernel on it,sadly. Doesn't look like there's any sign of it being unlocked in the near future either.
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Total bummer...
tyvm

Ha Ha,now I have a factory unlocked LG G3 32 gig D852 1 day old for sale.

RIPPER03 said:
Total bummer...
tyvm
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Well, don't jump too soon it might get unlocked or a workaround may be found. The G2 was never unlocked but the devs found a work around that allowed custom Roms and kernels.

All the stuff about root, now... Silence??

Everyone was talking about wanting, or needing root or their bootloader unlocked, now that we have root, you can hear a mouse fart in our forum. Let's get some ROMS or kernels, and xposed mods going! Where's the excitement people!?!? Lol

Enzopreme said:
Everyone was talking about wanting, or needing root or their bootloader unlocked, now that we have root, you can hear a mouse fart in our forum. Let's get some ROMS or kernels, and xposed mods going! Where's the excitement people!?!? Lol
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Locked boot loader means no roms.
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nrage23 said:
Locked boot loader means no roms.
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That's not true. It means no kernels... There's things like safestrap that allow you to flash a ROM to a different partition, and select either stock, or (ROM name here) from initial boot-up.

The ROM is just the body of the car, (what we see), but to access the motor, (everything that makes what we see actually happen), that requires bootloader unlock ?.

Enzopreme said:
Everyone was talking about wanting, or needing root or their bootloader unlocked, now that we have root, you can hear a mouse fart in our forum. Let's get some ROMS or kernels, and xposed mods going! Where's the excitement people!?!? Lol
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We JUST got root. How about waiting a week for this stuff? Jeeze
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Enzopreme said:
That's not true. It means no kernels... There's things like safestrap that allow you to flash a ROM to a different partition, and select either stock, or (ROM name here) from initial boot-up.
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We have no safestrap (developer bailed), loki, or bump. So no custom roms yet. Some devices cannot flash anything without unlocked bootloader. We have only had root a couple of days things will come. I should have been more clear in my previous post, I forgot this is XDA where everyone knows everything already.

nrage23 said:
Locked boot loader means no roms.
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if I root my stock ui and modify with gravitybox and other xposed tweaks, will it effect on ota update?

Enzopreme said:
Everyone was talking about wanting, or needing root or their bootloader unlocked, now that we have root, you can hear a mouse fart in our forum. Let's get some ROMS or kernels, and xposed mods going! Where's the excitement people!?!? Lol
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Root is all I need, I don't need fancy roms and such.
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sourav5780 said:
if I root my stock ui and modify with gravitybox and other xposed tweaks, will it effect on ota update?
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Without custom recovery we may not get Xposed, hence no gravity box, but we can hope they get a non-recovery version working on the G4.
If you are rooted and run Xposed you NEED to freeze the OTA update checker, otherwise prepare for a bricked device after an update.

now what if I unroot?
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geoff5093 said:
Without custom recovery we may not get Xposed, hence no gravity box, but we can hope they get a non-recovery version working on the G4.
If you are rooted and run Xposed you NEED to freeze the OTA update checker, otherwise prepare for a bricked device after an update.
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Why would we need a custom recovery for Xposed? I only rooted my G3, nothing else, and I'm using G3 TweaksBox just fine.
All I need on the G4 is a new, updated TweaksBox and I'm good to go. Between that and titanium backup I have my G3 running perfect.

TWRP Recovery has been released for carrier branded devices as of a few hours ago

eraursls1984 said:
Why would we need a custom recovery for Xposed? I only rooted my G3, nothing else, and I'm using G3 TweaksBox just fine.
All I need on the G4 is a new, updated TweaksBox and I'm good to go. Between that and titanium backup I have my G3 running perfect.
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Currently Xposed for 5.1 requires you to flash it from a custom recovery. 5.0 was simply a file you installed.

hsomnus said:
TWRP Recovery has been released for carrier branded devices as of a few hours ago
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Only the 815/811 have recovery

If you consider this forum silent, I'd hate to see what you think is active.

Dennisg34 said:
Only the 815/811 have recovery
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Cool. Soon though I imagine.
Thanks

madmaverickmatt said:
Cool. Soon though I imagine.
Thanks
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We need a bootloader unlock or a workaround like bump on the G3, I haven't heard of any progress with this yet but I'd love to be proven wrong.

I think the main theme here is be patient. We could not have ANYONE working on anything for this phone. Root is awesome. Hopefully bootloader unlock is released soon.

I think the same patients. We just got root im sure they have been working toward a work around since the phone has been released. So eventually if its possible someone will find an exploit i just hope eventually they find something that works for all current versions.
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Is an unlocked bootloader being developed?

I know there is an unlocked bootloader for the h815, but I'm just wondering if one is being developed for any other models. Either way, anyone who is involved with developing roots and anything like that keep up the great work! Sorry if this has been asked. If it has can you please give me the link?

Yes there is one on the way hopefully. I have the H815K (Australian Model) G4 and can't unlock the bootloader sadly. All i would like to do is Install CM13

Leeum said:
Yes there is one on the way hopefully. I have the H815K (Australian Model) G4 and can't unlock the bootloader sadly. All i would like to do is Install CM13
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Y you dont try another way luke flashfire flash cm with flashfire maybe it will be worked with bootloader locked devices i flashed xposed with flashfire and it work greatly
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Its not that easy. In order to flash cm 13 you have to flash system and boot partition and the locked bootloader wont let cm 13 boot.img run.

HIshan Pavidu said:
Y you dont try another way luke flashfire flash cm with flashfire maybe it will be worked with bootloader locked devices i flashed xposed with flashfire and it work greatly
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DaveIsHome said:
Its not that easy. In order to flash cm 13 you have to flash system and boot partition and the locked bootloader wont let cm 13 boot.img run.
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Yeah i installed Xposed successfully through flashfire but Xposed doesn't replace the whole entire OS it simply only overwrites a couple of files and places a few new ones. Hopefully a Unofficial bootloader unlock gets released like it did for the LG G3. Once it gets released i will definitely donate.

Leeum said:
Yeah i installed Xposed successfully through flashfire but Xposed doesn't replace the whole entire OS it simply only overwrites a couple of files and places a few new ones. Hopefully a Unofficial bootloader unlock gets released like it did for the LG G3. Once it gets released i will definitely donate.
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Me either
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Leeum said:
Yes there is one on the way hopefully. I have the H815K (Australian Model) G4 and can't unlock the bootloader sadly. All i would like to do is Install CM13
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who told you there is a one on the way ?

I was researching and seen a post on twitter here: https://twitter.com/utoprime/status/649654317939601408 and here on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/unlock-unofficial-bootloader-unlock-t3222737

it has been 6 months and my Taiwanese LG G4 still have no 6.0 or unlocked bootloader...
G5 is coming in few months, I believe it won't get anything new, maybe when G6 is launched. HAR!

Leeum said:
I was researching and seen a post on twitter here: https://twitter.com/utoprime/status/649654317939601408 and here on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/unlock-unofficial-bootloader-unlock-t3222737
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From what I understand, what is needed to make a bootloader unlock is a copy of the private key LG uses to sign their unlock.bin files

Knowbody42 said:
From what I understand, what is needed to make a bootloader unlock is a copy of the private key LG uses to sign their unlock.bin files
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Yes thats correct. I am not going to wait and trying to sell my H815K on gumtree to buy the H815 from Kogan

Question about ROOT

Hello,
I'am on rom stock, no custom recovery and bootloader locked.
If I root my OP3, will I still receive rom stock updates and will I still install this updates like before ?
Thanks.

No. if u root you wont get updates
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Uh okay. It's embarassing..
In this case how get update ?

doums_ said:
Uh okay. It's embarassing..
In this case how get update ?
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Via incremental updates, flash it through TWRP recovery

And it's the officials updates ?

Yep, download from the oneplus website and flash
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ptoner said:
Yep, download from the oneplus website and flash
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Ok thanks all !

Sorry to hijack the thread.
Can someone tell me whether you can still use Android pay after you root?
Thanks.
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As long as you don't install xposed I think you are OK.
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Thanks for that ptoner
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doums_ said:
Hello,
I'am on rom stock, no custom recovery and bootloader locked.
If I root my OP3, will I still receive rom stock updates and will I still install this updates like before ?
Thanks.
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You have to unlock the bootloader too. Unblocking the bootloader will wipe your device.
As a rule of thumb, I always unlock bootloader on day one of purchasing my devices. (mostly Nexus or OP so far). This way you avoid potentially losing data.

Or u can download systemless xposed which will allow to turn on and off to use Android pay

Bradl79 said:
Or u can download systemless xposed which will allow to turn on and off to use Android pay
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You'll still have to reboot each time to use it

2x4 said:
You'll still have to reboot each time to use it
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What is the problem with Android pay with rooted device ? (I have never used Android pay and I dont know this app)

doums_ said:
What is the problem with Android pay with rooted device ? (I have never used Android pay and I dont know this app)
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With rooted it can work in certain conditions.
With xposed it cannot if it is active

2x4 said:
With rooted it can work in certain conditions.
With xposed it cannot if it is active
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Ok, and wath is the best way for rooting my device, xposed or traditional way (unlock bootloader, install TWRP and flash root apk ?)

doums_ said:
Ok, and wath is the best way for rooting my device, xposed or traditional way (unlock bootloader, install TWRP and flash root apk ?)
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root (access) is obtained via apps like SuperSU
xposed has nothing to do with root access - it is an additional framework allowing for low level modifications (like amplify, etc)
unlocking bootloader is always the first step, from there you can flash supersu (which is NOT just an APK file).
there's a number of threads about it that can explain it better than i.

2x4 said:
root (access) is obtained via apps like SuperSU
xposed has nothing to do with root access - it is an additional framework allowing for low level modifications (like amplify, etc)
unlocking bootloader is always the first step, from there you can flash supersu (which is NOT just an APK file).
there's a number of threads about it that can explain it better than i.
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Ok thanks you. I see the threads in OP3 xda forum.
One more question : is the warrantly lost after rooting ?

Magisk way of rooting - how to get boot.img?

As some of you certainly know, Magisk manager has capability of rooting system.
The needed thing is kernel image, boot.img, very the same which seats in the device.
If the stock ROM was available to download then the kernel image would be possible to obtain by pulling it out from the ROM file (preferably zip).
So where to get the stock ROM file, please?
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plejadrian said:
As some of you certainly know, Magisk manager has capability of rooting system.
The needed thing is kernel image, boot.img, very the same which seats in the device.
If the stock ROM was available to download then the kernel image would be possible to obtain by pulling it out from the ROM file (preferably zip).
So where to get the stock ROM file, please?
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Here is the kdz file for tmo variant that @jlink38 linked here.
I never had any luck extracting it.

kc6wke said:
I never had any luck extracting it.
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And how have you tried?
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plejadrian said:
And how have you tried?
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LGExtract.exe
Here is a link to the Q610TA10K firmware

I'm thinking about the LG tablet I had. No root for it so someone did the Magisk thing also. Tablet was easily unlocked allowing us to put the image in place.
For the Q7, once a boot image is modified how would you get it in place on a running ROM? Far as I know the device is still locked down.
LG G3 D851, AospExtended v5.7 ROM, NanoDroid-microG (NoGapps), MultiROM, XDA Legacy

marcdw said:
I'm thinking about the LG tablet I had. No root for it so someone did the Magisk thing also. Tablet was easily unlocked allowing us to put the image in place.
For the Q7, once a boot image is modified how would you get it in place on a running ROM? Far as I know the device is still locked down.
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Yes, it is locked. Unless there is a way to flash it the way you flash the kdz file, I think we are Sol.
I gave up on root on this device.

kc6wke said:
Yes, it is locked. Unless there is a way to flash it the way you flash the kdz file, I think we are Sol.
I gave up on root on this device.
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My LG Q7+ has this developer option

knusto said:
My LG Q7+ has this developer option
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So does every other phone. The fact is the bootloader is not unlockable.

kc6wke said:
LGExtract.exe
Here is a link to the Q610TA10K firmware
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So doesn't LGextract.exe work, or what?
BTW. We're talking on ROOTing the device, not unlocking.
We can root it without unlocking, I've a Huawei tablet with MediaTek too and it has been rooted by KingoRoot without touching anything else.
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plejadrian said:
So doesn't LGextract.exe work, or what?
BTW. We're talking on ROOTing the device, not unlocking.
We can root it without unlocking, I've a Huawei tablet with MediaTek too and it has been rooted by KingoRoot without touching anything else.
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LGextract.exe did not work for me. Even If the boot img could be modified, as @marcdw stated "how would you get it in place on a running ROM?"
Without unlocking the bootloader this is not possible.
Kingroot, kingoroot will not work on this device atm, I've tried every method possible that's why I gave up on root on this device.
Maybe some day it will but I doubt it.

kc6wke said:
LGextract.exe did not work for me. Even If the boot img could be modified, as @marcdw stated "how would you get it in place on a running ROM?"
Without unlocking the bootloader this is not possible.
Kingroot, kingoroot will not work on this device atm, I've tried every method possible that's why I gave up on root on this device.
Maybe some day it will but I doubt it.
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I had this problem with my q7+ I bought in Brazil where I live, it did not have Norwegian language, and I'm Norwegian. So I had to use an app; custom locale. This app needs root, but I was able to give right permission using ADB, so now I have Norwegian language. (Or any language I want).

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LGExtract.exe
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Excuse me, where to get LGExtract.exe from?
Why haven't you managed to extract boot.img? What were the errors like?
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plejadrian said:
Excuse me, where to get LGExtract.exe from?
Why haven't you managed to extract boot.img? What were the errors like?
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Here
It says file is corrupt.
good luck

Please, post to this thread and describe the problem. Maybe someone knowledgeable join the effort
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plejadrian said:
Please, post to this thread and describe the problem. Maybe someone knowledgeable join the effort
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Sorry, not gonna kick a dead horse.
Even if the boot img could be modified with magisk, there still is no way to install to device without unlocked bootloader.

And have you refferred to this method ?
What do you think of these instructions:
https://www.techdroidtips.com/lg-q7-2018-unlock-bootloader/
especially this:
In conclusion, Android versions later than lollipop come with an option of OEM Unlock in the developer options. So, its quite easy to unlock the bootloader on any latest smartphone devices. And Still, some of the smartphones may not come with this option. Hence, in order to unlock the bootloader, you need to manually do it via PC.
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There is the option OEM Unlock in this device, so?
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plejadrian said:
And have you refferred to this method ?
What do you think of these instructions:
https://www.techdroidtips.com/lg-q7-2018-unlock-bootloader/
especially this:
There is the option OEM Unlock in this device, so?
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LG Q7+ is not on the list of supported devices from LG.

And mine is LM-Q610.EMW, it isn't "plus", so has it a potential?
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plejadrian said:
And mine is LM-Q610.EMW, it isn't "plus", so has it a potential?
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Not on the list

However this list is extremely scarce. It seems something is wrong with it.
This is why wanted to try. The first obstacle is it is impossible to reboot into bootloader (which is needed to obtain device ID). When the command "adb reboot bootloader" is executed then the phone simply reboots into system again. (Attention: when "adb reboot recovery" is executed then it does Factory Reset!)
How to make it boot into bootloader? Is there any keys combination for it?
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