Hi,
I have an LG X Power and was looking for the right place to post and only found this forum.
I am not sure if the LG X line (power, screen...) has the same rooting methods, so I thought I'd ask here and hope for the best.
Does anyone know of any way to root the LG X Power? I tried KingRoot (apk and pc methods) and the only guide I found has no comments and did not work.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Hi I also just got this X power phone from cricket, I did see that we have option in developer settings to allow oem unlock, however i cant seem to get to fastboot with it, I am thinking it is behind the LAF partition which is download mode....but cant zero it out to see without root...to the other fellas that have the same device does your recovery work? Only way I can even boot into recovery is by ADB reboot recovery.......but once there the menu seems to be hidden for me how bout you guys?
I also found a way to put the X Power into qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode without actually being in a soft brick etc. No modifications made at all it was pretty simple playing around with the device as it boots up you can get the device into this state, it appears that it is actually off but it is not. While booting if you hold power and vol down the device will reboot again and then you want to release and quickly immediately after the release hold power and vol up as well as vol down and if you got it right the device will then go to bulk mode from there I think we may be able to actually pull the protected partitions etc as we need also it is also possible to find some other exploits from there or use as a vector for something else.....If this info helped anyone let me know also if you have any ideas on being able to use something like this to push a root with dd commands that would be helpful...if you for some reason play around with your device in this state the way to get back out of it and boot normally is to hold vol down and power for a bit and the device will reboot even though it is in bulk mode which from my past experience I only went into bulk like that if i had edited the aboot....which at that point in a linux machine you can use gdisk commands to find the device then connect to it and change out the aboot etc....I am thinking this is a security hole that may exist on other lg devices and could possibly be important I hope in getting root etc on some of these 6.0+ LG devices.
toxinburn said:
I also found a way to put the X Power into qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode without actually being in a soft brick etc. No modifications made at all it was pretty simple playing around with the device as it boots up you can get the device into this state, it appears that it is actually off but it is not. While booting if you hold power and vol down the device will reboot again and then you want to release and quickly immediately after the release hold power and vol up as well as vol down and if you got it right the device will then go to bulk mode from there I think we may be able to actually pull the protected partitions etc as we need also it is also possible to find some other exploits from there or use as a vector for something else.....If this info helped anyone let me know also if you have any ideas on being able to use something like this to push a root with dd commands that would be helpful...if you for some reason play around with your device in this state the way to get back out of it and boot normally is to hold vol down and power for a bit and the device will reboot even though it is in bulk mode which from my past experience I only went into bulk like that if i had edited the aboot....which at that point in a linux machine you can use gdisk commands to find the device then connect to it and change out the aboot etc....I am thinking this is a security hole that may exist on other lg devices and could possibly be important I hope in getting root etc on some of these 6.0+ LG devices.
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I wish I knew what I was doing. Just proficient at playing around with ROMs not getting exploits /root working sadly
+bump looking for help to get root. Let me know what I can do to help.
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I wish I knew what I was doing. Just proficient at playing around with ROMs not getting exploits /root working sadly
+bump looking for help to get root. Let me know what I can do to help.
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Well i can tell you this much i can while in download mode push scripts etc via the com ports and even execute but its locked to the point it doesn't seem to allow remount like it used to on last gen lg devices but could be someone more advanced and knowledgeable in scripts that could help us hopefully also spurce is available to build with but without oem signature keys im doubting i can flash it even if i do build it....i guess i could try that but im highly doubtful it will work. So basically from my viewpoint we need a modified sceipt that cam be ran while in download mode or hope someone utilizes the quadroot vulnerabilities that this device is still vulnerable to in order to gain a root shell again with a script or apk of some sort...im for sure searching high and low for info if you want to help just help me get people together that are working on this device the more the merrier.
made an unofficial page for the lg x power not sure why xda added two from the x series but not power i also put in request for own page still waiting.
i have the X Style.
i have the X Style or also called Tribute HD. i would love some info about rooting it. might just go get a new phone lmao. bout time anyway
LG X power official category
toxinburn said:
made an unofficial page for the lg x power not sure why xda added two from the x series but not power i also put in request for own page still waiting.
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I agree. I'm waiting for a LG X power official category.
Waiting for something for LG X max (also part of this family)
On the same boat here. Mine is LG X Power K220dsF.
Also, has anyone got a firmware update for this phone? I got a V10b update but didn't updated, afraid of battery issues.
Hi there! New to the LG X Power. Pretty impressive, especially since i come from an HTC background. (Cricket is less than half the cost of my previous provider, so yeah)
Has anybody tried the root method from this thread? It looks promising.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
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Hi there! New to the LG X Power. Pretty impressive, especially since i come from an HTC background. (Cricket is less than half the cost of my previous provider, so yeah)
Has anybody tried the root method from this thread? It looks promising.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
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I've tried this method, but It didn't work.
I'm waiting anxiously for this root.
Really need a root for this phone
I would love to be able to do this myself. How do people root a phone from scratch? What software do they use? I know you can mess with a ROM using android studio. However in this instance that would not help, because without a custom bootloader, you would not be able to install your custom ROM.
Can anyone point me in the right direction of how to learn how to root a phone from scratch? I don't mind putting in the time. Don't know where to start.
Very difficult these days to root thanks to all the security patches coming out to prevent it
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Very difficult these days to root thanks to all the security patches coming out to prevent it
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hey man seen u around i just picked this thing up gonna give it a whack
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shiftylock said:
Hi there! New to the LG X Power. Pretty impressive, especially since i come from an HTC background. (Cricket is less than half the cost of my previous provider, so yeah)
Has anybody tried the root method from this thread? It looks promising.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
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so far no go fastboot is hidden under the laf partition and even then it probly wont respond to most commands lgs newer secureboot and 64 bit encryption on said bootloaders make it nearly impossible still workin on g4 but no go there either
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hey man seen u around i just picked this thing up gonna give it a whack
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so far no go fastboot is hidden under the laf partition and even then it probly wont respond to most commands lgs newer secureboot and 64 bit encryption on said bootloaders make it nearly impossible still workin on g4 but no go there either
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Hey, yeah cool phone (Boost version) but I don't think we'll ever see root on it.
Reminds me of when I had my Tribute 5 which I was able to root with King Root at the time.
goitalone said:
Hey, yeah cool phone (Boost version) but I don't think we'll ever see root on it.
Reminds me of when I had my Tribute 5 which I was able to root with King Root at the time.
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i got the criket doesnt look good
id say dd a rooted sytem image like the g4. but it prob wont work on mm just like g4.
lgs tightwadded bl lock down now i noticed also mine has a older sept security update might be vunerable to the dirty cow
i know kingo kingroot towel root and stumproot are out no go on them.
im gonna try a few more like ioroot and such.
TheMadScientist420 said:
i got the criket doesnt look good
id say dd a rooted sytem image like the g4. but it prob wont work on mm just like g4.
lgs tightwadded bl lock down now i noticed also mine has a older sept security update might be vunerable to the dirty cow
i know kingo kingroot towel root and stumproot are out no go on them.
im gonna try a few more like ioroot and such.
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Good luck I guess.
I like the boost one because it has higher specs. It scores almost double that of the other versions on AnTuTu.
Found a great deal for them new on eBay for $59.
Have you checked out the hardware differences/ benchmarks of each?
Can run a little hot, but still works great.
The only thing I will miss is Viper4Android.
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Yours probably gets much better battery life though.
found another topic about the device http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/unofficial-lg-x-power-thread-t3474426
the model number for the lg x power is k450
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Hello all. Please help me. I have a v495 with root replaced by su. all was fine till I was getting ready to install the TWRP recovery. I did not even install it but I did install flashify and twrp manager approving root access but never installed/flashed the revovery img. After installing twrp manager it asked for me to select a device but did not see the v495,496 or 498 so I just exited. I restarted the device and it just sat at the at&t boot logo. again I did not install anything other than flashify and twrp manager. Anyway I panicked and searched online to reset the device thinking I could just start over. I found the directions (hold power and vol down. release power hold vol up down and power). I was able to do factory reset but now its still stuck at the a&t logo and it won't shut off.
Is there anything else I can do?
It is against XDA forum rules to post the same question in multiple threads. Please don't do this in the future. I answered you in the other (first) thread you posted about this problem.
Hi, Sorry for the duplicate post I was not aware.. I thought we just couldn't create new threads with same topic.
Anyway thanks but the waiting did not help. I installed LG Bridge and trying to do software update but I keep getting LGE MTP driver failed install errors.. Holding the up and power buttons allowed me to shut the device off and enter charge only state. Wish there was a way to reload the stock rom but I have not found any software or roms as of yet.
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unfortunately for any ATT customer it is the hardest to get any firmware for any of their devices. I dont know why they feel the need to make it proprietary. I had run into the same problem and I am not getting anywhere with it. There is chinese website that says it has the stock kdz file for it but you need 5 coins or some type of BS to even look at it.
Well this socks...
I guess my car tab project will have to wait till we get some dev support. Im surprised there are so few of us seeing how these things were practically being given away at one point.
Bryan858 said:
I guess my car tab project will have to wait till we get some dev support. Im surprised there are so few of us seeing how these things were practically being given away at one point.
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Sorry I don't have any other ideas. I feel your pain. It's a similar situation with my VK810 but at least there has been some development and TWRP was updated thankfully, plus Verizon releases the firmware.
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unfortunately for any ATT customer it is the hardest to get any firmware for any of their devices. I dont know why they feel the need to make it proprietary. I had run into the same problem and I am not getting anywhere with it. There is chinese website that says it has the stock kdz file for it but you need 5 coins or some type of BS to even look at it.
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Please could you link to the Chinese site for some of us who have no alternatives? If the site does really have the firmware I don't mind paying to get it, but be certain I will re-upload and link here. Thanks.
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Please could you link to the Chinese site for some of us who have no alternatives? If the site does really have the firmware I don't mind paying to get it, but be certain I will re-upload and link here. Thanks.
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Probably the same as for my device. http://www.lgbbs.com:41/thread-838-1-1.html. Not willing to pay for it since I don't need it, but if you need it bad enough I think it equates to 10 U.S. dollars last I checked. Note that the one I linked to is supposed to be the one for my device, the VK810.
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Probably the same as for my device. http://www.lgbbs.com:41/thread-838-1-1.html. Not willing to pay for it since I don't need it, but if you need it bad enough I think it equates to 10 U.S. dollars last I checked. Note that the one I linked to is supposed to be the one for my device, the VK810.
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Thanks for the link, but I didn't find my model's firmware there - V495 AT&T... I would willingly pay to download this firmware so I can fix my issue. I rooted mine, didn't like the Kingroot su manager and changed it to SuperSU with Supersume and the tab didn't boot again. It just hangs at the LG logo, or if I leave it for long it will show the AT&T logo and that's all. I wish I never messed with it. Just brand new off ebay.
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Thanks for the link, but I didn't find my model's firmware there - V495 AT&T... I would willingly pay to download this firmware so I can fix my issue. I rooted mine, didn't like the Kingroot su manager and changed it to SuperSU with Supersume and the tab didn't boot again. It just hangs at the LG logo, or if I leave it for long it will show the AT&T logo and that's all. I wish I never messed with it. Just brand new off ebay.
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Kick me if this is too obvious, but have you tried Googling:
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V495 TOT
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V495 KDZ
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Although I might be wrong, but I think I heard that Sprint and AT&T don't provide KDZs for LG devices.
Is it still under LG's warranty? Do you have the IMEI/serial number for it that you can try to RMA it through LG? I got excellent warranty service for my model when I needed it. Don't tell them what you tried doing to it, though.
It gets worse... From really bad to terribly worse... I searched and searched and searched for the V495 KDZ to no avail, but I saw for V490 and V496. I downloaded both. I tried with V490 and it flashed and booted but touchscreen was not responsive. I guess due to not being for the exact same version. I tried the V496 which is the same model but the T-Mobile variant. The flashing went well until around 85% when the screen went blank and although the flashing completed, the screen never came up again, yet it makes a sound when connected to the laptop. So I went into Device Manager on my laptop to see how things were, and what it was seeing it as was HSUSB DQLoader 9008 or something like that. A hard brick!!! All because I tried to root this device... Some things are better left without messing around with them... However, if there's any help I would appreciate it very much; this is a new tab, still with the cover screen unremoved...
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It gets worse... From really bad to terribly worse... I searched and searched and searched for the V495 KDZ to no avail, but I saw for V490 and V496. I downloaded both. I tried with V490 and it flashed and booted but touchscreen was not responsive. I guess due to not being for the exact same version. I tried the V496 which is the same model but the T-Mobile variant. The flashing went well until around 85% when the screen went blank and although the flashing completed, the screen never came up again, yet it makes a sound when connected to the laptop. So I went into Device Manager on my laptop to see how things were, and what it was seeing it as was HSUSB DQLoader 9008 or something like that. A hard brick!!! All because I tried to root this device... Some things are better left without messing around with them... However, if there's any help I would appreciate it very much; this is a new tab, still with the cover screen unremoved...
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I'm really sorry to hear about that. That sucks. Unfortunately, recovering from QHBUSB BULK 9008 mode requires a TOT file, although I've wondered if it might also work with a KDZ, but in your case you can't find either so there's really no hope.
Are you going to see if it's under warranty with LG and try to RMA it?
I guess you know this now, but never, ever flash something that's made for a different model/variant, although in your case it didn't really hurt to try since either way you were bricked.
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@ezeuba, I did a variation of one of the previous searches I suggested. I Googled for:
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at&t v495 tot
The second and third links look promising.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
I'm really sorry to hear about that. That sucks. Unfortunately, recovering from QHBUSB BULK 9008 mode requires a TOT file, although I've wondered if it might also work with a KDZ, but in your case you can't find either so there's really no hope.
Are you going to see if it's under warranty with LG and try to RMA it?
I guess you know this now, but never, ever flash something that's made for a different model/variant, although in your case it didn't really hurt to try since either way you were bricked.
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@ezeuba, I did a variation of one of the previous searches I suggested. I Googled for:
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at&t v495 tot
The second and third links look promising.
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If only I could read Chinese... Google Translate doesn't work for that site... I wouldn't mind paying to download the file, if I could see how...
ezeuba said:
If only I could read Chinese... Google Translate doesn't work for that site... I wouldn't mind paying to download the file, if I could see how...
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Although the "Translate this page" link next to each search result didn't work, it still translated fine for me after loading both pages the normal way.
If only there was a way to 'make' a tot file from another V495 tab's files... I got the second one now and have no intention of messing with it again. I only wonder if it were possible to 'create' a tot file one can use in unbricking the bricked one... Just a thought...
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If only there was a way to 'make' a tot file from another V495 tab's files... I got the second one now and have no intention of messing with it again. I only wonder if it were possible to 'create' a tot file one can use in unbricking the bricked one... Just a thought...
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I've wondered about the same - possibility to create KDZs and TOTs out of partition image files. After all, there are tools to extract both, so although possibly more difficult, theoretically it should be possible to create both. I have no knowledge that would help look into the possibility, however.
Did you pursue any further getting to that page? I can still get to it fine.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
I've wondered about the same - possibility to create KDZs and TOTs out of partition image files. After all, there are tools to extract both, so although possibly more difficult, theoretically it should be possible to create both. I have no knowledge that would help look into the possibility, however.
Did you pursue any further getting to that page? I can still get to it fine.
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Yea, I could get to that page but still cannot make out how to pay to download the KDZ. It would be great if any mandarin speakers could help us out...
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Yea, I could get to that page but still cannot make out how to pay to download the KDZ. It would be great if any mandarin speakers could help us out...
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Did you get it to translate by choosing to translate *after* loading the webpage? You should first register on the site in the upper right corner.
You probably have to buy credits using PayPal, then use those credits to buy the link to the TOT, lower on the page.
It seems we are getting the keymaster keys very soon:
https://twitter.com/laginimaineb/status/737051964857561093
Could this mean we all get to unlock our bootloaders?
And more importantly, can we lock our bootloaders? I've got the H815, European model, so I can unlock my bootloader, but then it's stuck unlocked. Bam! Warranty gone.
Can someone briefly explain the end-user aspect of this to me please? Does this mean we'll eventually be able to unlock Qualcomm bootloaders and/or boot unsigned images on the Verizon G4? If so, any idea if it's dependent on a MM or KK base or should work on any version?
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Can someone briefly explain the end-user aspect of this to me please? Does this mean we'll eventually be able to unlock Qualcomm bootloaders and/or boot unsigned images on the Verizon G4? If so, any idea if it's dependent on a MM or KK base or should work on any version?
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What I DO know is that if you encrypt your device. The device can now be decrypted in the hands of a hacker or anyone else for that matter with the relevant skillset.
The only real roadblock is the passcode on your phone if there is one set. And at that point, brute force (aka trying til you get it right) will get the job done.
As for the bootloader. I'm not too educated in Android (Took level 1 Android at school, didn't like it) but it looks like it might have some potential in helping us out. But I'll let one of the devs make that call. Feels too good to be true.
If it can decrypt 64 bit sys like it claims very well could be possible.
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256 bit sorry
Just saw this news today, hoping we get a universal bootloader unblocker soon!
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He said he did it on the nexus 6 why would this work on current phones?
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Sounds like a good news. I don't have phone encrypted, so no bad news for me.
by this point G4 is over a year old
even if this was a viable option of unlocking the bootloader, I doubt many would be interested in it and that it would suddenly bring ROM developers to the G4..
LG blew it with G4 (regarding the bootloader unlock), the damage has been done and most of the relevant people moved on
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by this point G4 is over a year old
even if this was a viable option of unlocking the bootloader, I doubt many would be interested in it and that it would suddenly bring ROM developers to the G4..
LG blew it with G4 (regarding the bootloader unlock), the damage has been done and most of the relevant people moved on
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About the same thing ive been saying for months now. Again ive seen unlocks come more than 2 or3 years after release but unlikly and most devs have already moved on
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And more importantly, can we lock our bootloaders? I've got the H815, European model, so I can unlock my bootloader, but then it's stuck unlocked. Bam! Warranty gone.
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warranty is not gone unless they see your phone broke because of something you made (i repaired my phone twice un 2 months, for free)
I wish the script would get released just to see if i can decrypt the partitions even if it dont unlock unencrypted will help 10 fold . thats why oem unlock isnt even reconized. Cause of the encryption
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I wish the script would get released just to see if i can decrypt the partitions even if it dont unlock unencrypted will help 10 fold . thats why oem unlock isnt even reconized. Cause of the encryption
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I've seen you around in the Sprint G4 forum and I wish you luck. We need some good to come from this situation.
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I've seen you around in the Sprint G4 forum and I wish you luck. We need some good to come from this situation.
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Thanx man i aint no one special. Im just puttin in my best i aint in it for no bounty or nothin i just want a device that works rite. Just hopin is all. Ive been in this for a while. I used to mod nes roms back in the day on hex edit so i have a little know how in that area. Ive managed To fix all my hardbricks most def with the help of others but if theres a tool thatll get us one step closer im in. Ill test it on my own device im so mad at lg and sprint i dont care if it does brick at this point ill go back to my og note 1
All i know at this point that most of the boot partitions are encrypted with a 256 bit key which would take some of the strongest computers in the world a long time to brute force thats why i think this script prob wont work but i dont know until i try it. Its kinda like tryin to hack the password on a zip file but worse. Ive spent weeks trying to brute force zips so thats why i got my doubts
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Thanx man i aint no one special. Im just puttin in my best i aint in it for no bounty or nothin i just want a device that works rite. Just hopin is all. Ive been in this for a while. I used to mod nes roms back in the day on hex edit so i have a little know how in that area. Ive managed To fix all my hardbricks most def with the help of others but if theres a tool thatll get us one step closer im in. Ill test it on my own device im so mad at lg and sprint i dont care if it does brick at this point ill go back to my og note 1
All i know at this point that most of the boot partitions are encrypted with a 256 bit key which would take some of the strongest computers in the world a long time to brute force thats why i think this script prob wont work but i dont know until i try it. Its kinda like tryin to hack the password on a zip file but worse. Ive spent weeks trying to brute force zips so thats why i got my doubts
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/4luifx/qualcomm_trustzone_keymaster_keys_are_extracted/
Have you taken a look at this Reddit post?
LaughingCarrot said:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/4luifx/qualcomm_trustzone_keymaster_keys_are_extracted/
Have you taken a look at this Reddit post?
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Im trying to find one of the scripts that extract the keys i cant find one. Most of the comments lean towards it being able to decrypt any qualcom chiped device from what it sou ds
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Im trying to find one of the scripts that extract the keys i cant find one. Most of the comments lean towards it being able to decrypt any qualcom chiped device from what it sou ds
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The guy hasn't released the script yet so that may be why.
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Im trying to find one of the scripts that extract the keys i cant find one. Most of the comments lean towards it being able to decrypt any qualcom chiped device from what it sou ds
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So what exactly does this mean for us assuming the script is released? Will we be able to pull our encryption keys and therefore unlock the bootloader (assuming any necessary changes are made), or am I misinterpreting all of this? Also, it appears that he did this with phones containing the Snapdragon 805 SoCs, does that have any bearings on us seeing as ours is an 808 SoC, or is it not bound by the SoC? Sorry for the newbish questions. Not really well versed in the inner workings and creations/implementations of hacking/exploits/etc.
Quickdraw996 said:
So what exactly does this mean for us assuming the script is released? Will we be able to pull our encryption keys and therefore unlock the bootloader (assuming any necessary changes are made), or am I misinterpreting all of this? Also, it appears that he did this with phones containing the Snapdragon 805 SoCs, does that have any bearings on us seeing as ours is an 808 SoC, or is it not bound by the SoC? Sorry for the newbish questions. Not really well versed in the inner workings and creations/implementations of hacking/exploits/etc.
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thats about it were just hopin it will unencrypt the bootloader then from there a unlock should be a lot easier
"@laginimaineb And wrote a script to decrypt all keystore keys. This can also be used to bruteforce the FDE passphrase off the device! (2/2)"
Hey all. I Have a AT&T LG K10 (K425 Build number is MXB48T). As the new model is slated to release, im becoming more set on the opinion that our devices will not be receiving Nougat. So my sights have been set on rooting. My question is this: what can I do to root my device? (And to give you a clue to my experience, I have been using a Huawei fusion 2 from 2010 ( old I know. I didn't have a choice in that one ) which had a slim ROM on it, with a hugely modified system which was for a virtual memory file to increase its performance).
I've noticed that there isn't exactly much development on other versions, but if someone could point me in the right direction, that'd be great.
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Hey all. I Have a AT&T LG K10 (K425 Build number is MXB48T). As the new model is slated to release, im becoming more set on the opinion that our devices will not be receiving Nougat. So my sights have been set on rooting. My question is this: what can I do to root my device? (And to give you a clue to my experience, I have been using a Huawei fusion 2 from 2010 ( old I know. I didn't have a choice in that one ) which had a slim ROM on it, with a hugely modified system which was for a virtual memory file to increase its performance).
I've noticed that there isn't exactly much development on other versions, but if someone could point me in the right direction, that'd be great.
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Since you have qualcomm chipset there is no way to root it.
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Since you have qualcomm chipset there is no way to root it.
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What's the deal with the Qualcomm chipset?
Nobodyslight said:
What's the deal with the Qualcomm chipset?
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Non of the k10s that's running marshmallow (so 95% of them) can be rooted by any one click stuff (like kingroot,...). So the other solution would be to install Supersu in TWRP. In order to get into TWRP you either need to be rooted (obviously you are not) or you should get into fastboot and boot into TWRP from there. The MTK versions can get to fastboot and boot into TWRP without any problems. However the qualcomm versions are rarely able to get into fastboot and even if you manage to get into fastboot there is no way to flash or even just boot into TWRP... not to mention that you need to unlock your bootloader first which is also problematic in the qualcomm case.
gottlasz said:
Non of the k10s that's running marshmallow (so 95% of them) can be rooted by any one click stuff (like kingroot,...). So the other solution would be to install Supersu in TWRP. In order to get into TWRP you either need to be rooted (obviously you are not) or you should get into fastboot and boot into TWRP from there. The MTK versions can get to fastboot and boot into TWRP without any problems. However the qualcomm versions are rarely able to get into fastboot and even if you manage to get into fastboot there is no way to flash or even just boot into TWRP... not to mention that you need to unlock your bootloader first which is also problematic in the qualcomm case.
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Why does qualcomm devices have so much troubles with fastboot, is it only with K10's or something else
Professor Woland said:
Why does qualcomm devices have so much troubles with fastboot, is it only with K10's or something else
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My former LG LEON had the same symptoms. I guess it's qualcomms "secret" weapon against people trying to validate their warranty even if they messed up the device themselves...
Is it possible to downgrade to LL, and then root?OR Would doing that just be superlative to have MM?
Nobodyslight said:
Hey all. I Have a AT&T LG K10 (K425 Build number is MXB48T). As the new model is slated to release, im becoming more set on the opinion that our devices will not be receiving Nougat. So my sights have been set on rooting. My question is this: what can I do to root my device? (And to give you a clue to my experience, I have been using a Huawei fusion 2 from 2010 ( old I know. I didn't have a choice in that one ) which had a slim ROM on it, with a hugely modified system which was for a virtual memory file to increase its performance).
I've noticed that there isn't exactly much development on other versions, but if someone could point me in the right direction, that'd be great.
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You can root if you are in MM too... Forget KingRoot... I am working on a new root method based of dirty cow. It involves very deep analysis of "init" and replacing sepolicy and getting root. It will be out in few days.
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gottlasz said:
Since you have qualcomm chipset there is no way to root it.
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Almost every phone is rootable but most of them see easy root methods like one click root and stuff.
I am working on a new root method based of dirtycow. I am able to get temporary root using dirty cow on Android 6.0. Now I am making it permanent. Even MTK can root using the method. It will be out in few days!
Check this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/qualcomm-root-android-6-0-t3553674
First of all: Do not continue if you don't know what a hard brick is!!!
so well its that simple: Either my method will work or fail.
Please follow the story here now:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/bl-unlock-unlock-bootloader-proof-t3648288
Previously this was the OP:
if not: this could result in a completely unusable device (soft or even hard bricks are possible)
If it works: you could unlock your phone in fastboot with a simple command - no unlock key is required (but even when the method WORKS its possible that this produces other issues. we can not know all impacts yet)
So AGAIN
The whole process is dangerous but the chance to get an unlocked phone would be worth it - maybe. It depends on you.
I can't test it atm by myself because my device is on its way to LG (due to another issue)..
My method does not modify something within the bootloader like others tried already - because this would definitively break the boot chain.
I will not release any details to the public until there is anything proofed or verified. The whole process is very risky and as said: I have currently no device to test it.
The only thing which is proofed is the theory. It should work as long as nothing unpredictable happens: As long as we do not own the complete sources of all parts of the boot chain there is still a risk.
Keeping the details under the hood is not to make things mysterious. It's just for safety reasons until I can proof anything.
If you still ask for details here or by PM they will not be answered.
If you not able to join an IRC channel you better leave it directly.
I'm not 24/7 online but usually from Mo-Fr for sure so it is important to wait for answers while in the IRC because depending on your timezone this can take some hours (hey I have to sleep somewhen!)
Once I have my device back from LG I can test the method by myself on a H815 EUR version. It doesn't matters that this can be officially unlocked though. The risks are the same.
So if you're too scared for the moment just wait about 2 weeks or so and then I can tell if it worked on my device at least.
.... and if you do not want to wait: Follow me into the IRC for instructions
If you never were in touch with IRC before here are some client examples for you:
PC (HexChat and Pidgin are only 2 of them! This list is not complete!)
Android (Yaaic, AndChat, HoloIRC, AndroIRC are only a few of them! This list is not complete!)
The IRC channel is: #Carbon-user
The IRC server network is: freenode
Once you're connected with the IRC network I need this from you:
your phone model
the currently installed EXACT firmware (link to the used KDZ would be most helpful. If you have none check the phone details and e.g. make screenshots)
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Super excited about the possible G4 unlock! Wish I could test it but my phone is my daily driver and my source of internet at home so if it breaks, I'm screwed for my online classes. Thanks for your hard work as always!
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ima see if i can get her to boot up since mines about trashed anyways lol
ls991
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lol i got the perfect test subject if she will boot
cant try it on a g5 can you
Good luck to the testers, we're all rooting for an unlocked H818p Brazil.
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ima see if i can get her to boot up since mines about trashed anyways lol
ls991
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lol i got the perfect test subject if she will boot
cant try it on a g5 can you
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is download mode working?
zv6 is LL or MM?
Go familiar with IRC asap then.. see u there
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steadfasterX said:
is download mode working?
zv6 is LL or MM?
Go familiar with IRC asap then.. see u there
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no she wont boot anything dead as can be like no power no nothing pc dont even been when plugged in
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ive took her apart like 5 times hoping something stupid shes got a hairline crack in the motherboard rite by the main camera rite on the top
Unbrick
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no she wont boot anything dead as can be like no power no nothing pc dont even been when plugged in
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ive took her apart like 5 times hoping something stupid shes got a hairline crack in the motherboard rite by the main camera rite on the top
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It happened to mine 818p too, you need to disasseble it and short two pins on the motherboard while starting it. (They are in the upper left corner on the MB.) This page (forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f779/unbrick-lg-g4-brick-hs-usb-qdloader-9008-without-box-2211744/) has the entire process explained but I was unable to sucessfully use the QFIL app, it didnt recover anything, at least the phone was seen on PC as the 9008 serial port. I hope it helps
P.S: Sorry for my bad english.
i hope you get it going man. so lots of users can enjoy this device like it should be.. youll be saving LG G4.. am glad that what i mentioned you got your brain thinking and finding ways i beleive this all was what i mention on fish. good luck to all of you.:fingers-crossed:
Tomonok said:
It happened to mine 818p too, you need to disasseble it and short two pins on the motherboard while starting it. (They are in the upper left corner on the MB.) This page (forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f779/unbrick-lg-g4-brick-hs-usb-qdloader-9008-without-box-2211744/) has the entire process explained but I was unable to sucessfully use the QFIL app, it didnt recover anything, at least the phone was seen on PC as the 9008 serial port. I hope it helps
P.S: Sorry for my bad english.
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Its not bricked. I thre it about 6 months ago. Destroyed her. It cracked the mb ruined the rear camera. The earpice speaker. Ir port. And wifi antenna.
I put a old cracked screen on her and been using it since til about 2 or weeks ago it just shut off. Dead. It has heavy damage interiorly. I got the multimeter out and not getting any voltage any where on the board. Thats why i say if itll boot i got a perfect canidate
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raptorddd said:
i hope you get it going man. so lots of users can enjoy this device like it should be.. youll be saving LG G4.. am glad that what i mentioned you got your brain thinking and finding ways i beleive this all was what i mention on fish. good luck to all of you.:fingers-crossed:
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Im trying to solder a coulple point together on mb to see if shell boot. But im jot even gettin charging lights.
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Like i said ill throw down my g5 on nougat lol. If it work for her should for g4
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Its not bricked. I thre it about 6 months ago. Destroyed her. It cracked the mb ruined the rear camera. The earpice speaker. Ir port. And wifi antenna.
I put a old cracked screen on her and been using it since til about 2 or weeks ago it just shut off. Dead. It has heavy damage interiorly. I got the multimeter out and not getting any voltage any where on the board. Thats why i say if itll boot i got a perfect canidate
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Oh, sorry, I thought it was bricked, not physically broken.
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Oh, sorry, I thought it was bricked, not physically broken.
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Yea i still used it for about 6 months. Put the fish to her. Even still vred with thr cracked screen. Like i said. Went to check the time and nothin. So im assuming shes dead. Ive done got a g5.no root and no twrp. Yea. Just the way i like it. I know i know. If i wanted root i shoulda bought an unlockable model. But i take what i can get cheap. Bought my sprint g5 for 25 bucks at a police auction
steadfasterX said:
is download mode working?
zv6 is LL or MM?
Go familiar with IRC asap then.. see u there
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Hi, I have the model H815T but... now it Hard Bricked haha. Anyway, I can boot it like LS991 model (with QFIL), and Download Mode it's working too. So... is useful for your method?
steadfasterX said:
First of all: Do not continue if you don't know what a hard brick is!!!
so well its that simple: Either my method will work or fail.
if not: this could result in a completely unusable device (soft or even hard bricks are possible)
If it works: you could unlock your phone in fastboot with a simple command - no unlock key is required (but even when the method WORKS its possible that this produces other issues. we can not know all impacts yet)
So AGAIN
The whole process is dangerous but the chance to get an unlocked phone would be worth it - maybe. It depends on you.
I can't test it atm by myself because my device is on its way to LG (due to another issue)..
My method does not modify something within the bootloader like others tried already - because this would definitively break the boot chain.
I will not release any details to the public until there is anything proofed or verified. The whole process is very risky and as said: I have currently no device to test it.
The only thing which is proofed is the theory. It should work as long as nothing unpredictable happens: As long as we do not own the complete sources of all parts of the boot chain there is still a risk.
Keeping the details under the hood is not to make things mysterious. It's just for safety reasons until I can proof anything.
If you still ask for details here or by PM they will not be answered.
If you not able to join an IRC channel you better leave it directly.
I'm not 24/7 online but usually from Mo-Fr for sure so it is important to wait for answers while in the IRC because depending on your timezone this can take some hours (hey I have to sleep somewhen!)
Once I have my device back from LG I can test the method by myself on a H815 EUR version. It doesn't matters that this can be officially unlocked though. The risks are the same.
So if you're too scared for the moment just wait about 2 weeks or so and then I can tell if it worked on my device at least.
.... and if you do not want to wait: Follow me into the IRC for instructions
If you never were in touch with IRC before here are some client examples for you:
PC (HexChat and Pidgin are only 2 of them! This list is not complete!)
Android (Yaaic, AndChat, HoloIRC, AndroIRC are only a few of them! This list is not complete!)
The IRC channel is: #Carbon-user
The IRC server network is: freenode
Once you're connected with the IRC network I need this from you:
your phone model
the currently installed EXACT firmware (link to the used KDZ would be most helpful. If you have none check the phone details and e.g. make screenshots)
.
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Now out of curiosity would a bootlooped g4 work. Most of em boot into dl mode and if it bricks dl modde youd know rite away anyways right?
the_naxhoo said:
Hi, I have the model H815T but... now it Hard Bricked haha. Anyway, I can boot it like LS991 model (with QFIL), and Download Mode it's working too. So... is useful for your method?
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Qcom 9008 mode? It could be fixed afaik.. You can also try the sdcard boot method for this kind of brick. you should try that first in any case..
I'm not sure if my method will work in that kind of brick mode you are in but if you nevertheless want to test you need Linux / best is using FWUL because it has everything needed inside.
Once ready went to IRC on Mo-Fr and stay until Im there.
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Now out of curiosity would a bootlooped g4 work. Most of em boot into dl mode and if it bricks dl modde youd know rite away anyways right?
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it depends. When it stays in download mode without looping.. yes - maybe!
I need access to to the partitions which may work even in download mode via a special shell but it may requires MM and will not work for LL firmware (strange right? normally one would expect the other way around..).
That has to be tested though. On my device (locked H815) I had access but that may differ from other models.
Having root access makes things so much more easier
Testing if it would be possible on a bootlooping device would be simple:
You best use FWUL (recommended because here is all installed and working) or any other Linux with the LGLaf shell.
You would then connect while in download mode and you will have a shell like in adb.
I can guide you but again IRC is the best way to go here..
I'm searching since several days for such looping and even otherwise broken/defect devices but they all want to have a plenty of money for it (80-150 €!!)
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steadfasterX said:
Qcom 9008 mode? It could be fixed afaik.. You can also try the sdcard boot method for this kind of brick. you should try that first in any case..
I'm not sure if my method will work in that kind of brick mode you are in but if you nevertheless want to test you need Linux / best is using FWUL because it has everything needed inside.
Once ready went to IRC on Mo-Fr and stay until Im there.
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Yes, QCOM 9008 mode. I can't flash the H815 image and make my G4 H815 again so, the only way to booting, it's flashing the LS991 image (and with Fastboot; I flashing every partition one by one).
I have Linux Mint whit adb/fastboot drivers, It's enough?
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Yes, QCOM 9008 mode. I can't flash the H815 image and make my G4 H815 again so, the only way to booting, it's flashing the LS991 image (and with Fastboot; I flashing every partition one by one).
I have Linux Mint whit adb/fastboot drivers, It's enough?
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Hmm I can't help you unbricking. I just know that there are ways to do so. You need the correct drivers etc.. But well if you tried all this already we can try
Any Linux is ok as long as you can handle it
Havin TeamViewer installed may help too...
Well so if you like go to IRC Monday to Friday and we will see
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Do you have seen this? https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lg-g4-force-to-enter-qhsusbbulk-t3633583
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So... This has been quite quiet... Has anyone tried this method yet??
Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk
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lmiked said:
So... This has been quite quiet... Has anyone tried this method yet??
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Yes. today I have bad and good news.
First of all I had 1 single tester who was brave enough going the first approach I had. Unfortunately my first idea failed.
JL if you see this come back I said I can unbrick your device!!!
Ok so the good news are: I'm able to give you a near unlocked experience with all the things you love like installing custom kernel, recovery and ROM. Without actually unlocking!!! It's all tested on a h815 device which was never unlocked !
Near unlocked means it will behave like an unlocked device without actually unlocking the bootloader. Or to say it in other words: The boot chain verification is ignored.
The bad news: the process is not cleaned out yet but it requires one thing for sure: it will convert your whole device bootloader stack. The basic idea is to replace the whole bootloader stack with a modified one which allows all the mentioned things.
That way is very risky and I HARD bricked my device over 30 times until getting to the finally working result.
It also means that once your device is converted there is no way back atm. Flashing an original kdz will BRICK your device in 9008 mode! Not that bad because you can recover at any time but that's one thing you have to have in mind. It may never be a h811, h812..... whatever again. Until we find a corresponding and working bootloader replacement which may never happen. So no LG up or LG flash tools anymore! Instead you will have the qfil tool.
Again I know no way back to original state so warranty will be very very likely refused once you do this. Ok there is a way to blank out all partitions just for the case you need to send it really back. This should delete then most traces of this hack but no guarantees.
Besides this I don't know if there are any issues in functionality after doing all this. I havent made any tests for this yet. That includes phone calls, WiFi etc. I just checked booting ROM, booting TWRP, flashing supersu, getting root.
I will upload a video asap to show you the current result.
I need to test things further and of course I need testers with other devices. Again that process is risky and even if it worked for me it may not work for you (very unlikely but who knows). Manually forcing the 9008 is very easy and it may be required to do so. This may requires opening the device (I think it will work even without but I need testers.. ) so if you want to test... See you in the IRC.
If all this is working and verified by others I will provide the whole story ofc!
....can't believe that all these above took me 5 days in full time of work. And for what? I mean I do not need it because I can unlock my device OFFICIALLY..
BUT it was all for educational learning. I learned really a LOT of android and qcom during all these hours ...
Ok but Now I need some couple of hours of sleep
See u on the other site..
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so........what now ? i have a F500k device . and i'm willing to test your method . but i'm not sure what you are saying here. ( i didn't understand a single word) . but if it means that i can't flash official KDZ or can't use LGUP....no problem to me.
just share to me how i'll do it and if i hardbrick how i'll restore it. thats all.
Has anyone tried unlocking a T-Mobile g7 bootloader from the developer options? I've turned on developer options and OEM unlock option is in there but I haven't connected it to pc to check with ADB.
only the EU bootloader has been unlocked, something to do with TMO releasing some keys or something for the secuity, I believe. I know on HTCs I used to have TMO had certain encryption on wifi calling and a few signatures that were broken by touching the security partition needed to gain root and install custom OSs. Once LG updates their bootloader unlock page to include TMO version G7 (I have one, too) then we'll see a KDZ thread and then root
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Has anyone tried unlocking a T-Mobile g7 bootloader from the developer options? I've turned on developer options and OEM unlock option is in there but I haven't connected it to pc to check with ADB.
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Root is unlikely on the T-Mobile variant due to T-Mobile using different RSA Encryption keys compared to every other carrier, also the development for this phone is basically one guy. I hope I'm wrong about it being unlikely but from what I've been reading and what I've been told it's a slim chance it's going to happen
Joe199799 said:
Root is unlikely on the T-Mobile variant due to T-Mobile using different RSA Encryption keys compared to every other carrier, also the development for this phone is basically one guy. I hope I'm wrong about it being unlikely but from what I've been reading and what I've been told it's a slim chance it's going to happen
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Thanks for the update, I guess if there's not root by November its time to switch to the OnePlus 6T.
sharpknight said:
Thanks for the update, I guess if there's not root by November its time to switch to the OnePlus 6T.
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I think the 6T is going to be on TMobile if that's the case I shall be doing the same, I do love this phone don't get me wrong but I've always wanted a one plus device and having root again would be great as well
that one guy is checking the bootloader again and trying to help us ive been taking to him hope he's right about them locking it the same way give it a little time he thought bootloader was unlocked he doesn't have the device there's others we can't give up man adb root is possible prob hacking laf maybe possible and there's a way someone will get it anyone trying to I'll also help to
Joe199799 said:
I think the 6T is going to be on TMobile if that's the case I shall be doing the same, I do love this phone don't get me wrong but I've always wanted a one plus device and having root again would be great as well
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Tell me something. What's the real use for root now-a-days? My z2 force is rooted and is super buggy. Hardly any Xposed apps are even working anymore. This phone is super solid and reliable. It's also a lot further ahead than the one+ 6T will be.
20degrees said:
Tell me something. What's the real use for root now-a-days? My z2 force is rooted and is super buggy. Hardly any Xposed apps are even working anymore. This phone is super solid and reliable. It's also a lot further ahead than the one+ 6T will be.
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Honestly I just want it for viper4android literally that's it and maybe greenify and adaway other than that I'm good.
Honestly I probably won't switch over I'll just deal with it
20degrees said:
Tell me something. What's the real use for root now-a-days? My z2 force is rooted and is super buggy. Hardly any Xposed apps are even working anymore. This phone is super solid and reliable. It's also a lot further ahead than the one+ 6T will be.
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Greenify was the biggie to me particularly with the Xposed module. Titanium Backup. Disabling system apps that the UI wouldn't let me disable. (Maybe that can be done via adb w/o root. I should try.) BootManager. MinMinGuard. Worthwhile system-wide font replacement w/o bloat. (No apps, no junk, no "apps that don't support <thing> or <favorite font>", just replacing files in /system/fonts.)
Lots of other little things that -- added together -- made my phone just that much nicer to me.
I'm really happy with my G7 all around (except for the WiFi stability, that still sucks). I just wish I had all those little tweaks back.
I made a post about a week ago but never got any replies. Has anyone else ran the "fastboot flash unlock_critical" command? My phone restarts and shows the erasing screen but no actual bootloader unlock.
Any updates?
I'll try out when I make it back home sorry was flooded here we either need to mod kernel or laf aand github has a repo on some I'm checking on I'll be able to check more sorry and package disable pro will freeze apps or use autoprimes way on rooted you can use twrp file manager to delete system apps on moto z2 oem can't be touched but there's ways
the aristo 2 has different commands has anyone tried that way and we still need a twrp to flash their is thread about making one we can get somewhere this would be a great phone with root without it sucks
ecompton59 said:
the aristo 2 has different commands has anyone tried that way and we still need a twrp to flash their is thread about making one we can get somewhere this would be a great phone with root without it sucks
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What are the different commands?
Okay I've tried the fastboot critical command same went to erase screen with the circle but fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability comes back 1 I've extracted kdz to dz still playing around trying
sign the petition to LG
https://www.change.org/p/lg-electro...ion&utm_term=b1c99c243f314531935fa8ffc92c4c4f
There is an option for the T-Mobile version. Can someone actually try continuing with the progress?
I can't since I don't have the T-Mobile version.
LGM710TM is LG G7 from Italian provider TIM.
It has nothing to do with T-Mobile.
awww
umminkug said:
https://www.change.org/p/lg-electro...ion&utm_term=b1c99c243f314531935fa8ffc92c4c4f
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There's been petitions for like every locked-down LG device since the beginning of time. Never has it been effective, never will it be. LG doesn't reverse its bootloader locking policy.