root help overwhelmed - LG Optimus G Pro

Ok hi everyone. My name is Brian and Im an Androidaholic. Nice to meet you.
So my nexus 5 is ooc at the moment due to a faulty power button that keeps it rebooting so I am using my gf's old optimus g pro. It is an e980 running e98020h.
I typically use nexus devices and do all my rooting via adb commands. Looking through all the various different methods people use to root this device has me overwhelemd and confused.
All I know is that I would like to do this:
Root device
Install TWRP
Install CM or AOSP based ROM
Call it a day.
Direction to a proper info thread or a quick little tut response would be so awesome. Thanks so much everyone!

rooted with towelroot but adb install of twrp did not seem to work and neither did install with this "freegee" app that I tried....that one just gave a bunch of errors

read somewhere to try gprorecovery. downloaded it. ran it. reboot to recovery.....hang on LG logo forever. any thoughts?

so i installed cm12 and now i have no cell service. no apns?

briandresstoyota said:
so i installed cm12 and now i have no cell service. no apns?
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Flash another rom. This is a known bug and CM hasn't fixed it yet.
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ROOT Optimus G 2600 after OTA fix found & bootloader unlock with cwm update

Did you OVER THE AIR =O.T.A. update YOU CAN still Root/RECOVERY BUT YOU MUST DOWN GRADE FIRST AS OF MAY 2013
This works on all Canadian variants of the lg optimus g 2600 lte phones.
If you root you can not OTA update.
If you root and flash to any version of jellybean OTA= over the air update is no longer needed.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU ERASE YOU FAMILY HISTORY OR REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE GENE-POOL
I did not develop or create this i just merged it so it would work.
USB debugging must be turned on found in settings then development check-mark USB debugging then plug in you phone LG drivers must be installed found here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?3p6u1bq776bdbzi
If you have issues with getting in to recovery i did try QUICKBOOT found here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?g4g37gwd6y99urb or download from Google play
1. Download: lg e971.zip http://d-h.st/HsU
2. Extract it
:cyclops:Update not tested i have added the files to e971.zip or download the the ZV9-ZVB-Universal-Root Posted by fiddy619 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181103
ZV9-ZVB-Universal-Root Update run CurrentRoot.bat first if it works go to freegee.bat then continue to step 8.
3. Run: RunMe.bat ignore restore instructions skip with back button
4. Run: Root.bat
5. Download busybox from the market and install it then run it
6. Transfer: cwm6027touch_v14.4.6_geebus.zip in the found LG e971 folder to your internal SD-card not in a folder in main directory.
7. Run: Freegee.bat once complete you are now ROOTED with CUSTOM RECOVERY
NOTE: This CUSTOM RECOVERY DOSE NOT WORK WELL AT ALL continuing with next step to update the custom recovery.
NOTE: To enter custom recovery shut phone off then press vol up+down+power at the same time you will see fastboot hit vol down twice you won't see anything happen on the fastboot screen hit power it will reboot to custom recovery.
8. Install zip from internal SD-card look for cwm6027touch_v14.4.6_geebus.zip in your main directory then flash it.
Now you can flash ANY Stock 4.1.2 ROM OR 4.01 ROM
Recommendation for Rogers use this Stock 4.1.2 Jelly Bean LG-E973/1/5/0 Canada / At&t / Int'l Edition found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2127346 Thank houstonn for this if you want to donate http://forum.xda-developers.com/donatetome.php?u=4852479
:cyclops:UPDATE: CM10 based roms will boot loop or just not boot due to a partition issue you must downgrade to shipped revision d not e kdz then full root/boot loader unlock then flash what you want. :cyclops:
FYI I bricked my phone once then restored it just to get this done.
After 10 hrs of playing around with all i could find in the forums i found this to work.
I have repeated these steps on 3 more phones for other owners and it works great.
Now i have no bloatware removed LG-Ui removed LG Email and Google Mail using enhanced email for faster push intervals Full nova launcher custom kernel and pimped with pimp my ROM for added tweaks and flashed g-now
IF YOU BRICKED OR WISH TO RESTORE OR DOWNGRADE
:cyclops:NEEDED FOR ANY CM10-ASOP/AOKP ROMS
E97110D_00.KDZ downgrade here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rhe7im3hbznow5t
:cyclops:NEEDED FOR ANY JELLY 4.1.2 ROMS
E97110E_00.KDZ O.T.A. update here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rkyevf6rrmypdwr
Put your Optimus G into Download Mode by switching it off, attaching the usb cable to the phone, holding both the up and down volume buttons at the same time and lastly inserting the usb cable into the computer; wait for the drivers to finish loading if doing it for the first time.
Run KDZ_FW_UPD.exe. Use the settings below
Type: 3GQCT
Phone Mode: CS_Emergency
Navigate to the folder which you have saved the downloaded KDZ file
Click Launch Software Update and wait for the flash process to finish
Your phone will restart itself when complete
If you get stuck on the lg logo perform a factory reset volume down power at the same time release power at logo hold volume until you see factory reset then power twice
This proses is the same for downgrade E97110D_00.kdz is the downgrade file and is necessary to flash and run any CM10 based rom because of partition settings and if you downgrade root and fregee is all that you need and i recommend the downgrade its more compatible with custom roms
NONE OF THE SOFTWARE USED IS MINE AND FOR THOSE WHO CREATED IT I THANK-YOU FOR YOU CONTINUED WORK AND DEDICATION if you know who they are and this helped donate to them not to me THANK-YOU
I AM AM JUST A TESTER TRYING IT ALL UNTIL I GET WHAT I WANT FROM MY DEVICE
Screen shots of what i have now below :good:
My 2 Cents= "If you asked for free advice and got what you paid for ? don't complain."
1st. Never upload something to dropbox if you want to distribute on public. It will rape your bandwidth allocation and you will get a warning and your dropbox public download will be cutted.
2nd. You didnt need to include your own backup file. Freegee will do the backup anyway and this might be confusing to the user if it says it failed but still have the backup done. This will also decrease significantly the size of the archive.
3rd. There is no developement done here. it's simply a re-zip of multiple package already found in this forum.
thanks for the info on drop box
and i did not claim it was anything i created or developed other than a workaround and the back up is from the developer of freegee and has been removed.
Wow
Re: Rogers e971 Root with update work around found and bootloader unlock with cwm upd
chadouming said:
1st. Never upload something to dropbox if you want to distribute on public. It will rape your bandwidth allocation and you will get a warning and your dropbox public download will be cutted.
2nd. You didnt need to include your own backup file. Freegee will do the backup anyway and this might be confusing to the user if it says it failed but still have the backup done. This will also decrease significantly the size of the archive.
3rd. There is no developement done here. it's simply a re-zip of multiple package already found in this forum.
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1. Cutted is not a word
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Thank you I was so busy trying to make my post politically correct I didn't notice and your right, if your going to criticize information use real words lol :cyclops:
Way to serious here.
Really want to cheese some one off pm them a question I almost got band twice.
To all of the developers without testers what do you have.
We trust them with the device we spent hundreds of dollars on and donate to the cause and get flack for a dumb question.
I was told the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.
trincisor said:
1. Cutted is not a word
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development not developement see
I was almost accused of plagiarism once.:angel:
trincisor said:
1. Cutted is not a word
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1. Cutted is a word. I think you meant cutted is not a defined word.
Re: Rogers e971 Root with update work around found and bootloader unlock with cwm upd
kentek said:
Thank you I was so busy trying to make my post politically correct I didn't notice and your right, if your going to criticize information use real words lol :cyclops:
Way to serious here.
Really want to cheese some one off pm them a question I almost got band twice.
To all of the developers without testers what do you have.
We trust them with the device we spent hundreds of dollars on and donate to the cause and get flack for a dumb question.
I was told the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.
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I appreciate the info, and am glad you posted it all in one place.
Thanks!
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ATRIXXIRTA said:
I appreciate the info, and am glad you posted it all in one place.
Thanks!
Sent from my LG-E971 using Tapatalk 2
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Happy to report that I am rooted thanks to the info provided here!!
I am currently running an unlocked E971(Rogers) on the bell(E973) network.
Software Version: E97110e (latest 4.0.4 firmware for E971)
Thanks for the Thread!
THIS THREAD NEEDS MORE ATTENTION!!!!
QUICK AND EASY ALL IN ONE ROOT AND BOOTLOADER UNLOCK WITHOUT A NEED TO DOWNGRADE SOFTWARE, OR DO ANY KDZ WORK OF ANY KIND! (something I still am unsure how to do)
Thanks a TON kentek. I put off rooting this phone and unlocking the booloader because of all the software downgrading and different soft brick possibilities with OTA's and other things. This made things SUUUUUPER easy.
It almost scary how easy it was, lol. I think you should include a little bit more information in the OP however. Things like "USB debugging" must be turned on. Even instructions on how to boot the phone into recovery. Personally I use quick boot. Maybe recommend people root first, then install QuickBoot before unlocking with freegee, as an easy way to get into the CWM that freegee installs. Then you can use quickboot to get into recovery and update it to sk8ers touch recovery (the BEST recovery ive ever used across numerous devices.)
Anyway..... Thanks again kentek, and hopefully more people who were having trouble, or like me, hesitant to do anything, will see this thread and have their freedom granted as quick and easy as I did.
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTT!!!!!!!
ATRIXXIRTA I took your advice and did just that thank you for the props.
? Hows the weather up there still no snow here.
Re: Rogers e971 Root with update work around found and bootloader unlock with cwm upd
Ahhhh. Now THATS an OP! lol.
With the explanation so thorough now, nobody should have any issues. Just the more in-depth info about how freegee works. One of the things I was trying to find out was whether or not freegee replaced your recovery. Even the video on the freegee official thread doesn't explain ANYTHING. Just shows the guy booting into recovery, with no mention of the replacement cwm touch. You've pretty much made it fool proof now!
The weather here has been ridiculous. Its +12 one day, -10 the next. Its plague weather for sure, lol. Its funny, I'm literally on my way to Niagara right now as I type this. So I'll be passing through your neighborhood in about an hour, haha. I'll check out your weather as I pass through, lol.
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yes freegee injects the recovery i guess if i play with freegee a bit i could replace the one it has with the update i will check it out and post if its possible.
when your on the sky-way look right that me waving lol
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Saw ya. Waved back! Haha. What a ****ty grey day, lol
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To the OP, I wanted to thank you for posting all the information in an easy to follow manner. I can confirm that I am now rooted even though I had applied the latest OTA update from rogers prior attempting this method. Only tricky part was getting into recovery mode.. it should be "Hold the Volume UP & power buttons at the same time."
So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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DaMeatMan said:
So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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You still gets OTA with root. You can't update only if your bootloader is unlocked.
LG Optimus G E971
Elisha said:
You still gets OTA with root. You can't update only if your bootloader is unlocked.
LG Optimus G E971
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Can we relock the bootlader and accept an update if we wanted to? Assuming we were OK with the possibility that a new root method might not come
Re: Rogers e971 Root with update work around found and bootloader unlock with cwm upd
DaMeatMan said:
So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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As soon as official updates are released, there's always a flashable .zip released within a week. Hell, were flashing the official update based on the Korean version of the software AND hardware, which are both slightly different. I wouldn't worry too much about ota's, lol.
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Push CWM via ADB?

I successfully flashed the Panama Stock 980H ROM, and I am going to root.
If FreeGee doesn't support it, can I push CWM via ADB?
I haven't done it, but I know it can be done on some devices. Has anyone done in on the LG OG Pro?
FWIW, the data DOES throttle correctly when not using the AT&T modem! (success)
I'm running the Panama Rom on my e980 AT$T and have CWM installed via freegee....:what:
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esimon311 said:
I'm running the Panama Rom on my e980 AT$T and have CWM installed via freegee....:what:
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It just says my software is not supported.
Edit: I didn't know you didn't have to disable the security to install CWM.
It worked without doing so!
donalgodon said:
It just says my software is not supported.
Edit: I didn't know you didn't have to disable the security to install CWM.
It worked without doing so!
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Hi there all, want to first say thanks to all the devs and everyone on this board for all the cool work with LG phones. I'm new to AT&T (from Sprint) and GSM phones after 6 years of HTC phones and roms. Right now I'm on the trial period trying to decide if I will keep this E980 or return it and go with the HTC One, but I really like having the micro sd card over no sd card slot with the HTC One. Anyhow I wanted to post my rookie questions here because I am stuck, looked around and read everything but still unable to get CWM installed.
So far I have
1. Successfully flashed the Panama Stock 980H ROM
2. Successfully rooted
3. Installed FreeGee pro tried clicking unlock "sorry your varient is not supported" when I click install recovery I get FC, tried again this time selecting do not disable LG security, same thing FC? So my question is what dumb thing am I doing wrong, I have to be missing some detail right? Thanks
EDIT: Must of had a bad install the first time, uninstalled, reinstalled, installed CMW no more FC's or errors
footballfanjim said:
Hi there all, want to first say thanks to all the devs and everyone on this board for all the cool work with LG phones. I'm new to AT&T (from Sprint) and GSM phones after 6 years of HTC phones and roms. Right now I'm on the trial period trying to decide if I will keep this E980 or return it and go with the HTC One, but I really like having the micro sd card over no sd card slot with the HTC One. Anyhow I wanted to post my rookie questions here because I am stuck, looked around and read everything but still unable to get CWM installed.
So far I have
1. Successfully flashed the Panama Stock 980H ROM
2. Successfully rooted
3. Installed FreeGee tried clicking unlock "sorry your varient is not supported" when I click install recovery I get FC, tried again this time selecting do not disable LG security, same thing FC? So my question is what dumb thing am I doing wrong, I have to be missing some detail right? Thanks
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Don't try to disable security. Everything else works. Just say I decline or No or whatever.
I believe the Freegee servers are down at the moment. I was unable to install any recoveries yesterday. But the developer is working to update it, so I expect all will be fine soon.
Regarding the unlocking process: From CWM, you should be able to restore an AT&T stock rom back up. Then you can unlock and try your luck with AOSP roms.

Sprint G2 GSM UNLOCK (US Carriers) Easiest Method!!

*YOU MUST BE ROOTED AND USING AN AOSP ROM*
CM11/PA/PAC-MAN/LIQUID SMOOTH will do the trick.
*Pop in a US Sim card (Tmobile, AT&T, H20, Family Mobile etc.)
*Open dialer app
*Dial *#*#4636#*#*
*Choose Phone Information
*Scroll down until you see the Network Type
*Click the box and choose GSM ONLY.!
And that's it folks. You will see the service bars appear after about 2-3 seconds. Set your apns if not already set and enjoy GSM carriers on your Sprint G2.!
Androtopia12 said:
*YOU MUST BE ROOTED AND USING AN AOSP ROM*
CM11/PA/PAC-MAN/LIQUID SMOOTH will do the trick.
*Pop in a US Sim card (Tmobile, AT&T, H20, Family Mobile etc.)
*Open dialer app
*Dial *#*#4636#*#*
*Choose Phone Information
*Scroll down until you see the Network Type
*Click the box and choose GSM ONLY.!
And that's it folks. You will see the service bars appear after about 2-3 seconds. Set your apns if not already set and enjoy GSM carriers on your Sprint G2.!
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The easiest way.....just install any cloudyfa ROM with your SIM. You will get GSM network out of the box.
Sent from My LG G2 LS-980 or LG G Pad 7.0 V400
rogconnect said:
The easiest way.....just install any cloudyfa ROM with your SIM. You will get GSM network out of the box.
Sent from My LG G2 LS-980 or LG G Pad 7.0 V400
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what is the exact link of the cloudyfa rom?
ghettowar04 said:
what is the exact link of the cloudyfa rom?
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Just head over to G2 android development threads...he have 3-4 stock ROM ....G3....G2 stock...g flex etc. ..all GSM roms
Sent from My LG G2 LS-980 or LG G Pad 7.0 V400
rogconnect said:
Just head over to G2 android development threads...he have 3-4 stock ROM ....G3....G2 stock...g flex etc. ..all GSM roms
Sent from My LG G2 LS-980 or LG G Pad 7.0 V400
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what is the direct link please>
so i insert the sprint sim to unlock, my carrier is sprint but line aint active im trying to unlock to set deal with a different network company
Has anyone been able to do this with the LS980 (Sprint phone) on T-mobile and get LTE/4G to work?
ghettowar04 said:
what is the direct link please>
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here is one.. i think http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783192
Hi I'm new to g2 world. I have a ls980 and I live in Europe so I flashed g3 port that has working gsm sim cards. My problem is coming from n4 I can't live without aosp. My favorite rom is carbon, which I tried but couldn't connect to gsm. Anyone have any idea what to try? Thanks in advance.
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It really works!
I didn't think it'd work at first, because of all the other unlocking methods out there, like changing carrier files, unlock codes, T-Mobile ROMs, but I can happily say it works I tried it with an old Metro pcs sim I had. I got the "No service" signal because it isn't activated, but at least its detecting the sim card Thanks for the info! Oh, & I was using the CloudyG3 ROM version 1.2 & it still worked
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Has anyone been able to do this with the LS980 (Sprint phone) on T-mobile and get LTE/4G to work?
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No LTE, since the needed bands are missing from the phone. But yes, 4G (HSPA+). Several weeks now on Cloudyfa G3 ROM v1.2. Pick "WCDMA preferred" in the mobile network settings, and choose the T-Mobile APN without LTE, although the LTE one seems to work OK as well. If you have any issues kick-starting the GSM radio you can download Radio Switcher from the Play Store.
The only issue is that some of the T-Mobile towers haven't yet been "refarmed" or "unlocked", so on this device in that case you would only get 2G data. For example at home I get HSPA+, but at work only Edge/2G. Hopefully that will change in the coming weeks to months as T-Mobile continues to upgrade its towers. The same issue applies to a Sprint iPhone 4S and Republic Wireless Moto X that I unlocked and am running on T-Mobile as well.
Guys I'm new to this rom update business, I mean I have done plenty of windows phones but none of the newer androids.
I have an LG G2 32GB Sprint (bad esn), purchased from ebay, but I'm in the UK.
Any idea of how to get it working with the UK?
Links and instructions would be most helpful
Thanks in advance
U
BIGDADDY786 said:
Guys I'm new to this rom update business, I mean I have done plenty of windows phones but none of the newer androids.
I have an LG G2 32GB Sprint (bad esn), purchased from ebay, but I'm in the UK.
Any idea of how to get it working with the UK?
Links and instructions would be most helpful
Thanks in advance
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Sorry cannot provide links I m on the go. First you need to check if you are on latest ota which is zvd. If you're on zvc root with latest iroot. If on zvd search the forum there is an apk which you just install to your phone and run it (called towelroot). It roots even without reboot. Then search the forum for ls980 permanent unlock and follow the guide. Just use any root explorer to copy the files, restart and you are unlocked but with no speed data icons on status bar. The other way, is after rooting, install autorec (search for it - it's tricky, you might brick). Autorec is needed to install custom recovery. Then just pick a rom from cloudifa (g3 port is great with no bugs). His roms are made for gsm and you will be already unlocked. If you prefer aosp based, only one that worked for me after changing some settings and restarting is Omni. Couldn't make carbon (discontinued), vanir and mahdi to work. They didn't even recognize that a sim was inserted. Before flashing a custom rom, make a full backup via custom recovery and make sure you get familiar with how you enter recovery and download mode with hardware key combination. Keep in mind there is always a chance to brick and then you will have to enter download mode and flash back to stock with lg tool. If you are confused ask any questions and I ll try to help when I get home on my pc. Did all above a week ago and ended with cloudifa g3 port and is working great so far (I'm in Greece).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
Permanent SIM Unlock for LS980 (OTA, APN) JB 4.2.2, KK 4.4.2
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Sp_Ark said:
U
Sorry cannot provide links I m on the go. First you need to check if you are on latest ota which is zvd. If you're on zvc root with latest iroot. If on zvd search the forum there is an apk which you just install to your phone and run it (called towelroot). It roots even without reboot. Then search the forum for ls980 permanent unlock and follow the guide. Just use any root explorer to copy the files, restart and you are unlocked but with no speed data icons on status bar. The other way, is after rooting, install autorec (search for it - it's tricky, you might brick). Autorec is needed to install custom recovery. Then just pick a rom from cloudifa (g3 port is great with no bugs). His roms are made for gsm and you will be already unlocked. If you prefer aosp based, only one that worked for me after changing some settings and restarting is Omni. Couldn't make carbon (discontinued), vanir and mahdi to work. They didn't even recognize that a sim was inserted. Before flashing a custom rom, make a full backup via custom recovery and make sure you get familiar with how you enter recovery and download mode with hardware key combination. Keep in mind there is always a chance to brick and then you will have to enter download mode and flash back to stock with lg tool. If you are confused ask any questions and I ll try to help when I get home on my pc. Did all above a week ago and ended with cloudifa g3 port and is working great so far (I'm in Greece).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
Thanks very much for your help and advice, I can get as far as unlocking the device and it all works However, how do you enable data? If I can enable the data then I'll keep the normal ROM and use it
Also after installing a custom recovery, the autorec works great and I can understand the concept of it, but then when I flash with the cloudifa g3_1.2 it flashes but when the phone restarts it gets stuck (first time at 49%, then had to reflash using stock via LGFlashTool, then second time at the LG logo) so I have to go back to the stock rom, root it, unlock it and back to square one. Unsure what to do next?
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BIGDADDY786 said:
Sp_Ark said:
U
Sorry cannot provide links I m on the go. First you need to check if you are on latest ota which is zvd. If you're on zvc root with latest iroot. If on zvd search the forum there is an apk which you just install to your phone and run it (called towelroot). It roots even without reboot. Then search the forum for ls980 permanent unlock and follow the guide. Just use any root explorer to copy the files, restart and you are unlocked but with no speed data icons on status bar. The other way, is after rooting, install autorec (search for it - it's tricky, you might brick). Autorec is needed to install custom recovery. Then just pick a rom from cloudifa (g3 port is great with no bugs). His roms are made for gsm and you will be already unlocked. If you prefer aosp based, only one that worked for me after changing some settings and restarting is Omni. Couldn't make carbon (discontinued), vanir and mahdi to work. They didn't even recognize that a sim was inserted. Before flashing a custom rom, make a full backup via custom recovery and make sure you get familiar with how you enter recovery and download mode with hardware key combination. Keep in mind there is always a chance to brick and then you will have to enter download mode and flash back to stock with lg tool. If you are confused ask any questions and I ll try to help when I get home on my pc. Did all above a week ago and ended with cloudifa g3 port and is working great so far (I'm in Greece).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
Thanks very much for your help and advice, I can get as far as unlocking the device and it all works However, how do you enable data? If I can enable the data then I'll keep the normal ROM and use it
Also after installing a custom recovery, the autorec works great and I can understand the concept of it, but then when I flash with the cloudifa g3_1.2 it flashes but when the phone restarts it gets stuck (first time at 49%, then had to reflash using stock via LGFlashTool, then second time at the LG logo) so I have to go back to the stock rom, root it, unlock it and back to square one. Unsure what to do next?
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In order to enable data you have to check your apn settings. If there are no settings, try to set it manually (Google your carrier's apn settings). When you are done and you get data to work try a reboot to see if they stick. I think in the permanent unlock thread you can edit this file with the apn settings and add your carrier's ones. Also delete those 2 files so you can automatically have data after each reboot.
Now I didn't really understand what went wrong while trying to flash g3 port. Have you flashed the appropriate baseband? It's very important in order to boot. It's mentioned and there is a link as well in the op of g3 thread.
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Bought this phone on eBay few days ago and I started checking around about how to unlock it(though it'd be simple as any other phones, but I guess I was wrong). Found few threads talking about how to unlock it for US GSM carriers but barely find any information about using it in Canada.
Looking to root\use a custom rom and read that the CloudG3 rom will actually GSM unlock the phone,but will it work as well for Canada(will be used on Telus network)
Thanks.
As long as the band's are supported it should work.
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There's a Rom on xda that converts the spring variant to the T-Mobile variant by flashing the Rom. It's basically a T-Mobile variant g2 cm11 Rom but with a Sprint boot.img and a few other Sprint files to make it boot. But if I'm not mistaken it has the T-Mobile radios in it. That should get you their full network experience.
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Think this thread might be dead but if I get a reply it'd be great. Will the OP method work on the latest CM12 nightly? Or does AOSP here refer to only the CM11 variant?
Currently not the Device Maintainer for the G2. I'm working with the G Flex community now. I'm pretty sure there's a CM12 nightly already released. Updates will be posted in whatever thread you originally downloaded it from
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[Q] PLEASE HELP! LG G3 Bricked?

So, on Thursday I picked up an LG G3 from Verizon. I was absolutely loving it. But like most people, I wanted custom ROM's and roots and all the fun stuff you can do with android phones. I rooted my device the day I got it with IORoot. Everything is working fine at this point.
After this, i wanted a custom ROM. I found that there wasn't many for my specific model, but i did see the Sphinx G3 Neo ROM. I payed no attention to what variant it was for and loaded it up on my phone. At first, everything was working perfectly and it was butter smooth. But then I noticed whatever messaging app I tried to use would not work. I did a factory reset and then did the same process to load Sphinx on my G3. This time, messages were working, however, mobile data was not. I finally had enough of this and decided to return to the stock ROM. I found all of the stock files and was attempting to use the TOT method. I put the phone in download mode (which it won't come out of btw) and tried to start flashing. I then realized what I had done and saw that my device was reading something like D855. So when I downloaded the Verizon files it wont work. But will I be able to fix this? Have any of you had this problem before? This phone is brand new and I cannot replace it at this point. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out.
Hi,
So sad to hear that. Have you tried TOT files from this thread?
I hope your imei is intact.
VeriLG said:
So, on Thursday I picked up an LG G3 from Verizon. I was absolutely loving it. But like most people, I wanted custom ROM's and roots and all the fun stuff you can do with android phones. I rooted my device the day I got it with IORoot. Everything is working fine at this point.
After this, i wanted a custom ROM. I found that there wasn't many for my specific model, but i did see the Sphinx G3 Neo ROM. I payed no attention to what variant it was for and loaded it up on my phone. At first, everything was working perfectly and it was butter smooth. But then I noticed whatever messaging app I tried to use would not work. I did a factory reset and then did the same process to load Sphinx on my G3. This time, messages were working, however, mobile data was not. I finally had enough of this and decided to return to the stock ROM. I found all of the stock files and was attempting to use the TOT method. I put the phone in download mode (which it won't come out of btw) and tried to start flashing. I then realized what I had done and saw that my device was reading something like D855. So when I downloaded the Verizon files it wont work. But will I be able to fix this? Have any of you had this problem before? This phone is brand new and I cannot replace it at this point. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out.
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I don't it is bricked per say. I do believe that the only way to solve the problem will be to do as you were trying, return it to stock with .tot files, you just need to find some information which I did see in the threads somewhere with regards to getting out of download mode.
Once you get that done and flash back to stock, then you can root again, I would suggest using Stump root, and the unlock the bootloader with Bump, and this would be a good time to make a backup with the recovery TWRP.
Be calm and read as much as possible, I hope you sort it out. Good luck.
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hierarchy666 said:
Hi,
So sad to hear that. Have you tried TOT files from this thread?
I hope your imei is intact.
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Just started the download hoping for different results.
BioVolt said:
I don't it is bricked per say. I do believe that the only way to solve the problem will be to do as you were trying, return it to stock with .tot files, you just need to find some information which I did see in the threads somewhere with regards to getting out of download mode.
Once you get that done and flash back to stock, then you can root again, I would suggest using Stump root, and the unlock the bootloader with Bump, and this would be a good time to make a backup with the recovery TWRP.
Be calm and read as much as possible, I hope you sort it out. Good luck.
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I have not found ANY information regarding being stuck in download mode. Not asking for you to go digging, but if happen to find a thread about that I would be pleased if you sent it my way. I have attached some screenshots for you to see the error I'm getting.
VeriLG said:
Just started the download hoping for different results.
I have not found ANY information regarding being stuck in download mode. Not asking for you to go digging, but if happen to find a thread about that I would be pleased if you sent it my way. I have attached some screenshots for you to see the error I'm getting.
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Can you confirm that you are using a USB 2 port and not a USB 3? Just in case...
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Also another question, what modes are you able to boot into when holding down etc the right combination of keys?
Or does it always boot into download mode no matter what?
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And finally, have you tried using the LG pc suite?
Please note I have not had any of these problems and so I am only offering suggestions of various things I have read while owning a G3, just makes me sad to see posts like this... Really hope you manage to get it working again... Afterall, we finally have unlocked bootloader!
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Went and picked up another G3 today. Thanks everyone.
VeriLG said:
Went and picked up another G3 today. Thanks everyone.
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Probably best not to flash something again... like ever
Vivasanti said:
Probably best not to flash something again... like ever
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Nah, just gotta pay more attention to what I'm doing. Plus, bump just came out.
I take 6 hours to find solution, must use another dll "LGUP_8974.dll"
This one let .tot file take control and don't check phone model, if someone have the same issues this can help

HELP: ROOTING the Att LG GPad 7 v410 Lollipop....SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME?

Let me start by saying I APOLOGIZE, As I know this may not be the right section but I've asked there as well and couldn't find help. I feel as though I've exhausted all my resources and still can't get my Gpad to root. I've tried the one click method, kingroot, towelroot, various ADB scripts. You name it I tried them all out there. Is there anyone out there that knows how I can get this device rooted? For the past 3 weeks alone my mission had been to simply very this tablet rooted.
Sorry but I think we are lost no Root for this tablet with lollipop 5.0.2 and the bad part no exist a KDZ or TOT to back to stock.
Damn that's what I was fearing. I may just have to return it as, being NON ROOTED is not an option for me. I'll probably get a Nexus.
Have you tried the new root method for LG devices? It "should" still work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
timmytim said:
Have you tried the new root method for LG devices? It "should" still work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
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Even tried that one with no luck. Tried 4 times.
I've tried literally every type of root method that I could find including Stump, King, Towel, Kingo, "new LG root method", PurpleDrake, and several others. No luck whatsoever.
fatbas202 said:
I've tried literally every type of root method that I could find including Stump, King, Towel, Kingo, "new LG root method", PurpleDrake, and several others. No luck whatsoever.
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It's never taken me this long to root a device.
Bump
gridironbear said:
Bump
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Full tutorial here.
I just king root on my lg pad 7 lollipop with no problem. No need to downgrade.
stagius24 said:
I just king root on my lg pad 7 lollipop with no problem. No need to downgrade.
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this not work too not sure why people say that
Mervingio said:
this not work too not sure why people say that
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Mine is Sprint LTE LG G pad 7 with Lolillop. I downloaded the Kingroot apk and tried on the tablet. No superSU but something similar from Kingroot to manage root permission.
Damn is Rooted can't believe it I use LATEST King Root I tried like 20 times and now works
Mervingio said:
Damn is Rooted can't believe it I use LATEST King Root I tried like 20 times and now works
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Not saying that I don't believe you, but would you mind posting screenshots? I'm terribly curious.
And if you are cool with it, I'd like to work with you to get a dump of the 5.0.2 ROM. Maybe we can package it in to a zip for others.
Thanks!
fatbas202 said:
Not saying that I don't believe you, but would you mind posting screenshots? I'm terribly curious.
And if you are cool with it, I'd like to work with you to get a dump of the 5.0.2 ROM. Maybe we can package it in to a zip for others.
Thanks!
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I Removed every Att and Google crap bloatware apps from system them download from PS
Mervingio said:
I Removed every Att and Google crap bloatware apps from system them download from PS
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Excellent. Thank you!
This tablet came to me as 5.0.2 and I rooted it with LG One Click Root. Then while trying to fully enable tethering and half drunk I partially-bricked it (it would boot to a black screen and after a moment start adbd) so I flashed the 4.4.2 test-keys image and successfully rooted again with One Click Root (obviously). The trick is to change the COM port of the download mode driver from COM21 to COM17, as One Click Root expects the device to use COM17. Before starting, boot into download mode with the button combo (powered off, hold volume up while plugging in USB cord) and use Device Manager to change the port of the "LGE Mobile USB Serial Port" to COM17. It may take a few moments for the tablet to show up in Device Manager. Reboot the tablet. Now One Click Root will run through smoothly in one shot.
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Full tutorial here.
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If you follow that tutorial exactly, you will get some love.
You have to downgrade to root your lg g pad 7.0 v410
TeChjEEpers... said:
You have to downgrade to root your lg g pad 7.0 v410
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Been waiting for someone else to answer you.... but my $.02 say yes. I've downgraded so I'm not on stock so there's no way for me to test. Good luck.

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