Hi all,
I have my g4 rooted on stock. Locked bootloader. And still on LP. When i check to see if there is a system update it says i am on the latest version (im in the uk). Is there a way to spoof where i am to get a system update?
You can use LGUP to install a new version of android (6.0). But you will lose root access.
For this method (LGUP) you don't need to unlock your botloader.
The way to install kdz is on this forum. Good luck
I was looking for a way that i dodnt have to use a pc. (due to lack of time at home) also why are all these tools windows tools? No linux love? If a pc is needed i will just unlock the bootloader and put a custom rom on
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The 4.4.4 update has been out for months now, and it's still not rolled out to my phone. Is there any way to force the update - either triggering the OTA update or manually installing the file - without having to unlock the bootloader or root the phone?
You can download from xda ftf file with 4.4.4 for central europe or generic de and flash with flashtool. After that you will have newest rom and locked bootloader and no root. Everythink is here on forum + tutorials how to etc.
usrname42 said:
The 4.4.4 update has been out for months now, and it's still not rolled out to my phone. Is there any way to force the update - either triggering the OTA update or manually installing the file - without having to unlock the bootloader or root the phone?
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1. Use Sony update service pro and it usually gets update a lot faster(I've used it one time when I was with Xperia S and really faster to get OTA). You will need an account to login but there are some free accounts available on net, just Google it.
2. OTA files should work but hardly to get one, so a no go.
3. Flash the 4.4.4 via flashtool. This can be done immediately.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/help/lb757-how-to-update-to-rooted-108-t2822957/post54297393#post54297393
Run my guide #5 only step3 to step12, no need to go through the whole guide. However, in step4 after installed Sony pc companion(probably you already installed it) remember to backup everything with Sony pc companion first.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
Since you don't have root and can't run Titanium backup. I would also recommend you to use Helium App instead to backup all apps and apps's data. Helium works much like Titanium without root. Remember to copy the backup data to your computer after backup the phone.
Is there any possible root method yet for the verizon LG G4 VS986, running the newest update of 24C?
Its the most current update.
Or is there a way to downgrade and THEN root it?
You can't root 6.0 without unlocking the bootloader since it requires a modified boot img. You can modify it on this phone but at best of won't boot, or worst you brick it.
If also appears the upgrade to 6.0 with a locked bootloader is a one way transaction. It won't allow a downgrade back to Lollipop.
billybob275 said:
You can't root 6.0 without unlocking the bootloader since it requires a modified boot img. You can modify it on this phone but at best of won't boot, or worst you brick it.
If also appears the upgrade to 6.0 with a locked bootloader is a one way transaction. It won't allow a downgrade back to Lollipop.
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I see....so i guess just get a nexus or moto and root that and enjoy it and just use this lg g4 the way its ment to be lol thanks man
vladdroid said:
I see....so i guess just get a nexus or moto and root that and enjoy it and just use this lg g4 the way its ment to be lol thanks man
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There is a way to downgrade to 13B and then root the system. But there is no way to unlock the bootloader.
Please search the XDA for the same. I just successfully downgraded and have rooted 5.1 on G4.
If you downgrade to 13b and root, can you use Flashify to keep root and OTA to 29A (or latest MM)?
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If you downgrade to 13b and root, can you use Flashify to keep root and OTA to 29A (or latest MM)?
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no
Downgrade from MM has been possible for some time. Every question you asked has been asked and answered several times.
You should do a little searching before posting redundant questions.
Here's the link for downgrading.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/downgrade-mm-to-ll-lgup-t3322616/page13
Goin back to Lollipop
billybob275 said:
You can't root 6.0 without unlocking the bootloader since it requires a modified boot img. You can modify it on this phone but at best of won't boot, or worst you brick it.
If also appears the upgrade to 6.0 with a locked bootloader is a one way transaction. It won't allow a downgrade back to Lollipop.
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I went back to Lollipop after being on 28A. It's easy. Download 13B from Codefire. Use LGUP to go back to Lollipop.
I got my G4 2 days ago and I really want to root it, but unfortunately I realised I have an H815P model and can't be bootloader unlocked, so I can't root it.
I looked around for ways to get past this little inconvenience and found there is a way to root without an unlocked bootloader. The problem now is, this method seems a little old and was originally created for Lollipop, but my phone shipped with Marshmallow already installed and on firmware version 20D.
So the question I want to ask is, will the method of extracting the system.img and injecting root and flashing that back, work with Marshmallow and my variant of the G4?
And if that is indeed possible and will work, will the root files from this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765) work with Marshmallow, or is it specific to Lollipop?
EDIT: Another link to a tutorial about extracting the system.img and injecting root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/tut-guide-step-step-guide-rooting-h818p-t3227798); will this tutorial and root files work with Marshmallow and my variant, or is it also Lollipop specific?
Something else I also want to add: my phone info in settings says it's an H815P model, but the Droid Info app on the play store reports it as a 'regular' H815. Does this make a difference, or is it just the app's inability to report the proper variant?
I'm really only interested in getting root, as I don't intend to flash custom ROMs; I just want to use one or two apps that require root, like Titanium Backup, and I'm sure there must be a way to get this device rooted.
Max_Terrible said:
I got my G4 2 days ago and I really want to root it, but unfortunately I realised I have an H815P model and can't be bootloader unlocked, so I can't root it.
I looked around for ways to get past this little inconvenience and found there is a way to root without an unlocked bootloader. The problem now is, this method seems a little old and was originally created for Lollipop, but my phone shipped with Marshmallow already installed and on firmware version 20D.
So the question I want to ask is, will the method of extracting the system.img and injecting root and flashing that back, work with Marshmallow and my variant of the G4?
And if that is indeed possible and will work, will the root files from this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765) work with Marshmallow, or is it specific to Lollipop?
EDIT: Another link to a tutorial about extracting the system.img and injecting root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/tut-guide-step-step-guide-rooting-h818p-t3227798); will this tutorial and root files work with Marshmallow and my variant, or is it also Lollipop specific?
Something else I also want to add: my phone info in settings says it's an H815P model, but the Droid Info app on the play store reports it as a 'regular' H815. Does this make a difference, or is it just the app's inability to report the proper variant?
I'm really only interested in getting root, as I don't intend to flash custom ROMs; I just want to use one or two apps that require root, like Titanium Backup, and I'm sure there must be a way to get this device rooted.
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You cannot root on marshmallow.. I downgraded my device to Lollipop using KDZ files and then injected root by flashing the rootedsystem image
If you have a H815P device you can't unlock the Bootloader so the only way to root it -for now -is on Lollipop. To get root access on your device you have to do this:
1. Downgrade to 10c (Android 5.1) w/ LGUP (http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803)
2. Get root access on 10c (http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765) (don't listen to the warning not to use on H815P .. it works)
I have an H815P device and this worked for me yesterday..
ShahzaadT said:
You cannot root on marshmallow.. I downgraded my device to Lollipop using KDZ files and then injected root by flashing the rootedsystem image
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Ramres said:
If you have a H815P device you can't unlock the Bootloader so the only way to root it -for now -is on Lollipop. To get root access on your device you have to do this:
1. Downgrade to 10c (Android 5.1) w/ LGUP (http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803)
2. Get root access on 10c (http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765) (don't listen to the warning not to use on H815P .. it works)
I have an H815P device and this worked for me yesterday..
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This would mean then that I won't be able to upgrade to Marshmallow, or any other upgrades that comes after that?
U will be able to go back to stock. When u decide u don't want root anymore u can just flash the correct kdz for h815p and u back to stock
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Also you dont have to flash H815 kdz u can just extract your current system img and inject root with a ubuntu vm
check out this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
Both methods work well ive tried both on my device
You can always upgrade via LGUP but if you want to have root access so you must be on LP
Thank you everyone for your help and advice. I've downgraded and rooted now and it worked, with a slight side-effect; the downgrade formatted my internal storage and I lost all my pictures and other data
I wish the guides were a little more clear about this, that downgrading would format your internal storage, as well. At least I'm rooted now.
So, can anyone recommend an undelete program that actually works and can restore my lost pictures, specifically?
hey all-
received a replacement D851 that unfortunately has stock OTA T-Mob MM already onboard(30D). How can I roll this back to something useful? I understand this 'Kingroot' app provides temp root until reboot so I could use that to shoehorn in a recovery, but there are plenty of comments about it cloning your phone to China. I did try running it offline and first thing it does is try to contact a remote server -to 'determine best rooting method'.. suuure. [Uninstall]
So which tool will be the simplest to let me rollback to KK or LP so I can install recovery and root properly? I have a TOT file already so what is the simplest method to flash it as of July 2016?
Is it possible to install custom font through temp root? Lots of things are unclear about rooting 6.0 and is what makes things phone a pain to root
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Is it possible to install custom font through temp root? Lots of things are unclear about rooting 6.0 and is what makes things phone a pain to root
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nope. wont persist through the reboot necessary to flash fonts. btw since u seem to be attempting it ,did u manage temp root via king or kingo on stock 6.0.1? i never attempted it. i took safe upgrade the root actuaally occurs on 5.1.1 base then upgrade with aboot ripped from firmware (safe upgrade is 5.1.1 base with 6.0.1 toolchain making it possible to upgrade with aboot ripped out of firmware ) the last part of guide wasnt remotely even necessarry where it tells u to place the file in recovery . i didnt understand why you would do that ? i guess if u were planning on staying on stock bit then why unlock in first place .
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nope. wont persist through the reboot necessary to flash fonts. btw since u seem to be attempting it ,did u manage temp root via king or kingo on stock 6.0.1? i never attempted it. i took safe upgrade the root actuaally occurs on 5.1.1 base then upgrade with aboot ripped from firmware (safe upgrade is 5.1.1 base with 6.0.1 toolchain making it possible to upgrade with aboot ripped out of firmware ) the last part of guide wasnt remotely even necessarry where it tells u to place the file in recovery . i didnt understand why you would do that ? i guess if u were planning on staying on stock bit then why unlock in first place .
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I managed to root it, the issue is, I ended up losing mobile service