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LG G3 D852 Lollipop Root Android 5.0

Does anyone know of a way to root the LG G3 D852 running Android 5.0 Lollipop after the OTA update that recently came out?
I already tried using the CM12 nightly rom that runs Lollipop but it loses some much features from the LG G3 such as double tap to wake and I dislike the style of CM12 a lot.
Any help at all? I don’t want to use Cyanogen Mod at all.

Maybe this url can help you:
http://rootear.com/android/root-lg-g3-purpledrake#
Enviado desde mi LG-D802

Ramres said:
Maybe this url can help you:
http://rootear.com/android/root-lg-g3-purpledrake#
Enviado desde mi LG-D802
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This method only works with Kitkat. So far there is no method to root Lollipop. You will have to downgrade to kitkat then root again and follow this thread written by autoprime http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412

cytherean said:
This method only works with Kitkat. So far there is no method to root Lollipop. You will have to downgrade to kitkat then root again and follow this thread written by autoprime http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412
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Someone will have to make a stock flashable zip including root. This is something I'm attempting, but having very little success in doing due to the bumping of the kernel.

Hopefully someone will be able to figure this out -- I'll gladly donate to anybody that can root the LG G3 D852 with the Lollipop update. I am already missing Cloudy5 but decided to try out the update. I am very disappointed -- Rogers / LG seriously crippled Lollipop and many of the best features are gone. Even the lock screen notifications suck compared to AOSP ROMs. Eager to go back, may need to go back to KitKat, root again, then re-install Cloudy5.

karendar said:
Someone will have to make a stock flashable zip including root. This is something I'm attempting, but having very little success in doing due to the bumping of the kernel.
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I don't know enough about it but am trying to learn as well, unfortunately i'm only a geek and not a techy geek. What I was hoping to do was flash back to KK then root/custom recovery and then flash system.img using the LG flashtool, so that I could have official Lollipop only rooted.
I was trying to follow this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4s6wrpD2Gk, but it's not enough for me to go on, perhaps it can help put someone else in the right direction.
I've got the kzd file for if anyone needs it.

It looks like Lollipop rooting has begun
Something is happening http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412/page19
UPDATE - Seems like @topet2k12001 has figured it out for the D858. Who knows enough or is willing to try it on the D852?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59241779&postcount=186

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cytherean said:
Something is happening http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412/page19
UPDATE - Seems like @topet2k12001 has figured it out for the D858. Who knows enough or is willing to try it on the D852?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59241779&postcount=186
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Hi @cytherean,
Thanks for the mention.
I am going to work on uploading a YouTube video tutorial for the steps that I did so that owners of other LG G3 variants may try if it works for them.
I would say though, to try @autoprime's method first because that's exactly what I did. I merely added a minor/extra "manual" step to his procedure which is to "bump" the Lollipop boot.img of the D858HK (as the online "bumping" service is already taken down - I was too late in the game, unfortunately).
Stay tuned!
PS: would you guys recommend for me to create a thread solely for this? If yes, I'd probably name it with "D858HK" and then others can post and report their findings, so that I can update the thread title. Or do you suggest I just keep it under @autoprime's thread (or the D858HK thread)?
The only reason I am thinking of creating a thread is to increase visibility into the procedure. Rest assured that I always give credit to all the things I have learned through reading and discovering the process.
UPDATE: I decided to create a thread. At this point, I have tested and re-tested the procedure; it works for the D858HK (100% success rate). http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-update-to-lollipop-root-bumpd-twrp-t3048845
Inviting owners of other LG G3 variants to try too, and let me know if it works.

[Q] Step by step guide for stock Lollipop on G3?

Hi,
Absolute complete newbie here when it comes to any type of fiddling with Android. I have no idea where to start.
I used to have a Nexus 5, I loved the stock experience. I now have an LG G3 D855. LG's version of Lillipop is fine but it's no where near as good as stock.
I know the G3 can have stock lollipop put on it but I have no idea where to start. Is there a step by step guide somewhere I can use or would someone on here have the time to write one up for me? (A lot to ask, I know so I won't be offended if you say no!)
I'm not a total newbie in regards to tech. I've build PCs and all that. I've just no idea where to start with android or how to change my phone.
Thanks in advance if anyone can help.

clewcust said:
Hi,
Absolute complete newbie here when it comes to any type of fiddling with Android. I have no idea where to start.
I used to have a Nexus 5, I loved the stock experience. I now have an LG G3 D855. LG's version of Lillipop is fine but it's no where near as good as stock.
I know the G3 can have stock lollipop put on it but I have no idea where to start. Is there a step by step guide somewhere I can use or would someone on here have the time to write one up for me? (A lot to ask, I know so I won't be offended if you say no!)
I'm not a total newbie in regards to tech. I've build PCs and all that. I've just no idea where to start with android or how to change my phone.
Thanks in advance if anyone can help.
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Agood place to start would be here :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772658

Moving to Stock LP
easiest way to get to LP is by getting your current firmware from here: http://lg-firmware-rom.com/
then upgrade to that kdz from with lg flash tool 2014, from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2797190
also need LG Mobile Support tool: http://www.lg.com/au/support-mobile/lg-G3-D855-Metallic-Black​
Root & Custom Recovery
root with this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g...lipop-t3056951
then install twrp with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396
keep up to date of LP updates with http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/stock-t2961073​
i also think you have your terminologies confused; what you call 'stock' i think you mean the google nexus software or 'google edition'. 'stock' in fact refers to the firmware that LG pushes out. the other option would be 'custom', which is where you install software not made or endorsed by the phone's vendor, such as Cyanogem Mod. to install these 'custom' roms, you'll need to be rooted & have a custom recovery (twrp) installed to flash said 'custom' roms.
for me, i have stock LP and use tweaksbox, which customizes many aspects of the software. if you're interested, i can run you through on how to get it, because there are a few things you need to do.

Questions to experienced rooted LG G3 users

So first of all, i've been reading threads on XDA for the pas few years whenever i need to look something up that has to do with android or so but never actually posted myself. I'm making this thread because i couldn't find the answer i want. Excuse me if I don't do this following the guidelines right or anything.
So i want to root my LG G3 because i've rooted my previous phones (Galaxy S and Nexus 4) as well and i liked the roms i was flashing. I didn't really care about missing touchwiz' features when flashing a new rom and Nexus is already running stock so I wasn't worried about that either.
The question is for me now: What LG features will I miss when flashing another rom (E.g. CM12, ParanoidAndroid...) So in terms of the features that LG has put in their skin itself. Also what other remarkable changes will happen? Performance changes? And will I be able to use my camera the original way?
I hope any of you can help me out with this question and enlighten me a bit more.
Thanks in advance!

I can sum up a bit of lost features:
- The beautiful LG UI
- LG stock apps ( can be ported tho )
- Knock code
- Navigation button hide per-app settings

Elya_Dragon said:
I can sum up a bit of lost features:
- The beautiful LG UI
- LG stock apps ( can be ported tho )
- Knock code
- Navigation button hide per-app settings
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Will the camera work as usual if you'd download the camera apk? For example laser focus and the same quality as it normally should be? Because I don't like the google camera app.
And also, would you recommend flashing a different rom?

molemanski said:
Will the camera work as usual if you'd download the camera apk? For example laser focus and the same quality as it normally should be? Because I don't like the google camera app.
And also, would you recommend flashing a different rom?
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I'm the same addicted as you to the lovely LG G3 rom but i wanted more geeky feeling so i flashed CloudyG3 which is an improved stock rom which is still using the G3 firmware but alot faster and more options available.
I can only recommend you to use that rom since others were not that good imo.
Also i don't know about the camera thing but i assume it's the same on CloudyG3 rom.

Elya_Dragon said:
I'm the same addicted as you to the lovely LG G3 rom but i wanted more geeky feeling so i flashed CloudyG3 which is an improved stock rom which is still using the G3 firmware but alot faster and more options available.
I can only recommend you to use that rom since others were not that good imo.
Also i don't know about the camera thing but i assume it's the same on CloudyG3 rom.
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Allright just the answer i need. Recommend any rooting methods?

molemanski said:
Allright just the answer i need. Recommend any rooting methods?
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Yes i would recommend KingoRoot for PC but you have to uncheck all the software they suggest you to install along the root process, i did not had any problems with Kingo Root but i've heard people complaining about it.
One click root applications like Towelroot, Framaroot and Stumproot does not work anymore on Lollipop stock roms since they were patched by LG.
I usually prefer to use oneclick root apps to avoid using my PC for little tasks + it's alot faster and easier.
So i suggest you to root it with Kingo Root using a PC.
And regular Xposed does not work yet on Lollipop but the Xposed Alpha version ( which you can find on XDA search ) does work perfectly.

Elya_Dragon said:
Yes i would recommend KingoRoot for PC but you have to uncheck all the software they suggest you to install along the root process, i did not had any problems with Kingo Root but i've heard people complaining about it.
One click root applications like Towelroot, Framaroot and Stumproot does not work anymore on Lollipop stock roms since they were patched by LG.
I usually prefer to use oneclick root apps to avoid using my PC for little tasks + it's alot faster and easier.
So i suggest you to root it with Kingo Root using a PC.
And regular Xposed does not work yet on Lollipop but the Xposed Alpha version ( which you can find on XDA search ) does work perfectly.
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Can you tell me how much screen on time do you usually get with CloudyG3 rom?
I just flashed this rom, getting 4 to 5 hours SOT, with just twtter, facbook etc.

I don't know actually i never monitor it.
At least i can use it for 1 day without charging

Elya_Dragon said:
I don't know actually i never monitor it.
At least i can use it for 1 day without charging
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I just looked at the kingoroot site. It doesn't shows the G3 in the list of devices?

molemanski said:
I just looked at the kingoroot site. It doesn't shows the G3 in the list of devices?
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Oh i did not even checked that... I just ran the software and Floop! It was rooted.

G3 v30c-eur-xx root?

Hi all,
From LG g2 (with blisspop) i have now a LG G3 with these software versions:
android 6.0
securitypatch 2016-02-01
Baseband: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c1.13-00111
kernel: 3.4.0
Build: MRA58K
Software: V30c-eur-xx
The problems i have:
Terrible laggy!! i have a paid version of nova launcher but still then lag! slow and terrible to use.
The phone battery drains like hell! i think i can do 5 hours with it and then its dead.
Its a new phone Builddate: 01-01-2016 (battery is from 28-12-2015). Phone was sealed and got it from the phonehouse in the netherlands.
My first mistake was doing the updates. Because right now i havr V30C and i cannot root it.
My questions are:
Can something tell me what rom is the best to use?
I use GPS alot
and camera / video
And is it possible to root my phone? (kingroot/rootking? dint work for me.).
I'm aware of the warranty but my LG G2 was faster than this stock crap .
Thanks for you time peoples,
Regards,
Tim

Timeku said:
Hi all,
From LG g2 (with blisspop) i have now a LG G3 with these software versions:
android 6.0
securitypatch 2016-02-01
Baseband: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c1.13-00111
kernel: 3.4.0
Build: MRA58K
Software: V30c-eur-xx
The problems i have:
Terrible laggy!! i have a paid version of nova launcher but still then lag! slow and terrible to use.
The phone battery drains like hell! i think i can do 5 hours with it and then its dead.
Its a new phone Builddate: 01-01-2016 (battery is from 28-12-2015). Phone was sealed and got it from the phonehouse in the netherlands.
My first mistake was doing the updates. Because right now i havr V30C and i cannot root it.
My questions are:
Can something tell me what rom is the best to use?
I use GPS alot
and camera / video
And is it possible to root my phone? (kingroot/rootking? dint work for me.).
I'm aware of the warranty but my LG G2 was faster than this stock crap .
Thanks for you time peoples,
Regards,
Tim
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Use v30b or v30f version this two are battery friendly....u will get 4-5 hour sot...also v30b is fluid &perfect...now root...... kingroot working fine with v30c
Search in google kingroot download the latest version.....use it for getting temporary root now install aurec for mm. Install twrp ......flash needed rooting stuff ...done ...you will get permanent root....for root stuff search lg g3 root v30b mm ..
You will find all things. V30b & v30c rooting process same....just download the new kingroot apk....but remember if you do rooting...means permanent.....you can't see sim contact in contacts also have to format sd card in fat 32 format otherwise it will be showing corrupted...

Anik49 said:
Use v30b or v30f version this two are battery friendly....u will get 4-5 hour sot...also v30b is fluid &perfect...now root...... kingroot working fine with v30c
Search in google kingroot download the latest version.....use it for getting temporary root now install aurec for mm. Install twrp ......flash needed rooting stuff ...done ...you will get permanent root....for root stuff search lg g3 root v30b mm ..
You will find all things. V30b & v30c rooting process same....just download the new kingroot apk....but remember if you do rooting...means permanent.....you can't see sim contact in contacts also have to format sd card in fat 32 format otherwise it will be showing corrupted...
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So if i hear this correct i can go back to v30b?
Kingroot doesnt work here with V30C. I have installed the latest version.
I have also already installed autorec en all the things that come with it in the thread, lg g3 root v30b mm
I'm aware of the sim contacts issue. But i have al my contacts in Google contacts (verry handy i must say if you use custom roms
The Sdcard issue is something i read about but dint understand because in my opinion the sdcard is always fat32 default right?
And what roms ae good for LG g3? on G2 i used blisspop and verry happy with it.

Timeku said:
So if i hear this correct i can go back to v30b?
Kingroot doesnt work here with V30C. I have installed the latest version.
I have also already installed autorec en all the things that come with it in the thread, lg g3 root v30b mm
I'm aware of the sim contacts issue. But i have al my contacts in Google contacts (verry handy i must say if you use custom roms
The Sdcard issue is something i read about but dint understand because in my opinion the sdcard is always fat32 default right?
And what roms ae good for LG g3? on G2 i used blisspop and verry happy with it.
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Strange! When i flash v30c kingroot works fine for me ..... Yes you can flash v30b kdz file......also i hope your phone model is d855 because you said you using v30c rom....currently [ROM] Fulmics ROM 4.2 | Tweaks - HUB - OTA | v30b | Marshmallow....most popular for lg g3. It's based on stock. if you use custom rom not based on stock you will loose laser focus mode of your camera also quality little bit down. In short you have to sacrifice
your camera quality.
Actually 64gb sdcard use exfat format....so it's not working how long i know.

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Strange! When i flash v30c kingroot works fine for me ..... Yes you can flash v30b kdz file......also i hope your phone model is d855 because you said you using v30c rom....currently [ROM] Fulmics ROM 4.2 | Tweaks - HUB - OTA | v30b | Marshmallow....most popular for lg g3. It's based on stock. if you use custom rom not based on stock you will loose laser focus mode of your camera also quality little bit down. In short you have to sacrifice
your camera quality.
Actually 64gb sdcard use exfat format....so it's not working how long i know.
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Yes 64GB cards cannot use fat32 i know but i have 16GB more then enough
About the kingroot i dont know what i do wrong then it doesnt root my phone ##@%@
I'm going to look for a v30b kdz file and yes i have the D855 model. And so what i read in your post, if i use Fulmics ROM 4.2 | Tweaks - HUB - OTA | v30b | Marshmallow... i have all the stock option like laser camera etc? because this rom is stock based right?
I going to use that rom then.
But first i need to root it so i try to flash it with v30b dont know how but i search the google/xda forum for that no problem.
thx for your time i let you know if it worked for me.
regards,
Tim

oke done! i have root via flashtool installed 30b then kingpass got root verry quick installed twrp and supersu and got root now
Now i gonna look for that rom
Thx for your help!
regards,
Tim

Oke i have then rom installed (fullmics). Battery is doing 19hours instead of 5 hours stock rom. Everything is super fast and working great !!!
Donated to the peoples for this great rom. Manny thanks for your help anik49.
Regards tim

Android 6.0 Marshmallow: Will E986 get it?

So I was wondering if my phone is "young" enough to get the marshmallow update and after a lot of googling I could not get a clear answer...
I own the LG Optimus G Pro E986 and it is almost 2 years and 9 months since the manufacture date and its current OS is Jellybean...
I searched on some sites and found out that LG will allow the marshmallow update on LG G phones first, if I remember correctly, but is LG still updating Optimus G Pro phones? Is there still a way I can get marshmallow?Also do you know any good ROM (marshmallow or lollipop) for the device?
Thanks

Don't expect anything from LG, especially not for EU and Open variants.
Some variants got their KitKat update in 2014, Korean variants (F240 models) got their Lollipop (5.0.2) update last year and that's pretty much it. LG doesn't plan and won't push any further updates for this device, especially it is now more than 3 years old. Hell, they gave up on E98x variants after a year My E988 got an initial 4.1.2 patch first day I got it, and no updates till April of 2014 (KitKat 4.4.2) and... Silence after that, so yeah, not even a full year of updates and support.
Your best chance to get some sweet Lollipop is to flash some of custom ROMs available - you can choose between stock based and AOSP based. I was maintaining SlimLP till recently it became obvious there will be no more updates to their Lollipop repos, and now I'm using custom CM builds. Marshmallow is a dead-end, simply too much stuff for this device is broken/obsolete/non-existent, and it has almost 0% dev interest because of that, locked bootloaders and LG's 30-variants-for-one-model idiotic policy.
So, if you want to keep your device 100% working, keep it on 4.1.2 or try to find a KitKat KDZ for your variant (I had to flash mine manually, LG's OTA didn't even offer KK update, and I didn't even knew there was a KK update before LG's PC suite prompted it). If you don't mind occasional bugs, glitches and crashes, move to custom ROMs (keep your jellybean as base, root it, if not rooted already, "unlock" with Freegee, flash TWRP).

Thats true... As a device its awesome and I am really satisfied by its performance but LG suddenly "forgot" it, like it never existed. I have installed cm12.1 nightly on my E986 but yeah there are some issues (black screens etc.)... so I will test it for some time and I will think if I switch to stock ( which worked smoothly and no problems) or not.
My last hope is BlurOS project which was started by a team in Vietnam's XDA and they are about to create Murshmallow ROM for LG GPro series too.
So whoever is interested please vote for it here (after you become member of the group)-> https://m.facebook.com/questions.ph...o-bluros-support-lg-t3372926&refid=9&_rdr#_=_
Also check the XDA thread about BlurOs ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-g-pro/general/please-register-to-bluros-support-lg-t3372926

Try running CM 12.1 with Wild kernel (blackouts are fixed, not sure about flickering, haven't used that one in long time), or if someone else made a CM-compatible flashable zip of kernel I've used for Slim (I've fixed all display issues - no blackouts, no flashing, no glitches.. zombigrn made flashables of older kernels for BlissPop, not sure if they'll work on CM).
I saw that thread but I'm taking that with a reserve. I managed to get some Marshmallow ROMs to boot, but RIL, sensors, camera, NFC.. god knows what else... all broken. Not a job for one guy who just knows his way around and isn't a pro. I'll keep this phone as long as possible, and if someone with enough knowledge to fix those issues emerges, well, more ROMs on our way. But from current state of things... This device simply got it's EOL really, really quick. Too bad, it's still pretty good phone, but either way I'm looking towards an update - something cheap, unlocked and with good AOSP-based ROM support.