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How to "root" your Optimus G Pro AT&T ONLY
This does work great. It will allow root.
1. (Optional if you have another means of un-RARing) Download and install 7-zip from here. You need this to open certain types of archives (specifically .rar, but you might also want to open .tar, .bz2, or other types of archives in the future). This program is supremely awesome in its ability to open almost any archive you throw at it. It's also unobtrusive and efficient.
2. Download and install LG USB Drivers from here. Without these drivers, your computer won't be able to effectively communicate with your phone. This is vital for the steps we will be taking.
3. Enable USB debugging by going to Settings->(General)->Developer options" and checking the box next to "USB debugging." You will get warnings. You can probably ignore them. This setting will allow you to run commands on your phone from your computer (via USB). For more info on the Android Debug Bridge, click here.
4. Download and extract (using 7-zip (or whatever)) the root exploit from here.
5. Connect your phone to the computer with your USB cable.
6. Put the phone into "Charge Only" mode at Settings->General->PC connection->USB connection type
7. Open CurrentRoot.bat and follow its prompts. You will need to change from "Charge Only" to "Media sync (MTP)" mode. The setting is in the same place.
8. Run SuperSU (now in your apps drawer) it and make sure it works. This program allows others to gain access to superuser privileges. For more info on rooting and what kind of stuff it lets you do, click here and/or use Google.
Thanks to XDA User carrett for this. If u want to say thanks to him http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006946
Video to help with install. Done by user chrisngrod
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Just wanted to say thanks. It worked perfectly with your instructions. Good Job! :good:
Any chances of a recovery?
No offense but, you literally just copied and pasted this from the original forum. There was nothing added to this that made it custom to our phone other than the title. There might not be a rule against it but I just feel a little weird about it being here. Sort of like a reposted YouTube video.
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huzzah!
So much success. thanks for the post. Great details!
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I had not seen a post with those details about changing the state from charging only to media and so on but maybe I just missed the post you are talking about.
jeffhesser said:
So much success. thanks for the post. Great details!
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I had not seen a post with those details about changing the state from charging only to media and so on but maybe I just missed the post you are talking about.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34474128
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lessthanzach said:
No offense but, you literally just copied and pasted this from the original forum. There was nothing added to this that made it custom to our phone other than the title. There might not be a rule against it but I just feel a little weird about it being here. Sort of like a reposted YouTube video.
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Yes I know but I did thank him in the thread. I didnt take any credit for this.
idle0095 said:
Yes I know but I did thank him in the thread. I didnt take any credit for this.
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I'd suggest posting a link to the original thread so that people can thank the original developer properly if this helps them.
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dexim said:
I'd suggest posting a link to the original thread so that people can thank the original developer properly if this helps them.
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Done
Being more familiar with Samsung rooting, HTC and Motorola devices. When its time to return the OG Pro to stock and unroot what is the proper method, I think this is also important to have outlined.
will this root method work on an unlocked optimus g pro on tmobile?
xenine said:
will this root method work on an unlocked optimus g pro on tmobile?
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Yes
Works like a charm first try...
Thanks!
Not working for me on 64 bit windows 8, despite attempts on 3 different PC's.
I will try a 32 bit computer.
Any other users with success on 64 bit?
pramod1969 said:
Not working for me on 64 bit windows 8, despite attempts on 3 different PC's.
I will try a 32 bit computer.
Any other users with success on 64 bit?
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Yup ran fine on my ole core 2 duo with windows 7 x64
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Not working for me on 64 bit windows 8, despite attempts on 3 different PC's.
I will try a 32 bit computer.
Any other users with success on 64 bit?
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Yup, worked fine on my laptop - Win8 64 bit.
I followed the instructions and even ran the currentRoot file as administrator after unrar the whole "ZV9-ZVB-Root folder" to the desktop.
After it says root successful, I still couldn't find the superuser in my apps as described. I have downloaded SU from play store and I still have no root access.
Please see the attached pictures of my root process and let me know if I am doing anything wrong.
Whatever I do, attached pictures are coming upside down. Sorry!
returning to stock from root?
At this point in development, if I root my phone and do softbrick or bootloop it how can I return to stock setup? With the bootloader locked is this not possible at this state. I would like to go ahead and root , but I feel as though there is no safety net. What are the alternatives....
Thanks.....
buff31 said:
At this point in development, if I root my phone and do softbrick or bootloop it how can I return to stock setup? With the bootloader locked is this not possible at this state. I would like to go ahead and root , but I feel as though there is no safety net. What are the alternatives....
Thanks.....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho... ATT Optimus G PRO Factory tot IMAGE [lgnpst]
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Hey guys. So I smashed my phone's screen and opted to get my Uh Oh replacement. Before it arrives, I need to backup my photos and everything but my screen is completely unresponsive and I cannot unlock my lock screen. How can I backup my precious data?
Get ADB set up on your computer if you haven't already. there are a bunch of easy tutorials you can use for that . Once you're done, plug your phone into the computer and type "adb pull /sdcard/dcim" in command prompt. That's the folder on your phone that houses all of your pictures/videos you take. That command will copy everything to your computer.
Hope that helps!
Gumby63 said:
Get ADB set up on your computer if you haven't already. there are a bunch of easy tutorials you can use for that . Once you're done, plug your phone into the computer and type "adb pull /sdcard/dcim" in command prompt. That's the folder on your phone that houses all of your pictures/videos you take. That command will copy everything to your computer.
Hope that helps!
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Thanks! I'll use ADB. I was uncertain whether ADB required me to unlock my screen before I could use it.
Prasad said:
Thanks! I'll use ADB. I was uncertain whether ADB required me to unlock my screen before I could use it.
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You should be good. I just hope that you had USB debugging turned on now that I think about it
And authorized right?
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Can you pull it without unlocking it?
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You should be good. I just hope that you had USB debugging turned on now that I think about it
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grim489 said:
And authorized right?
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Can you pull it without unlocking it?
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ADB reports the device as unauthorized. :/ What else can I try?
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ADB reports the device as unauthorized. :/ What else can I try?
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I just realized..can you not just browse the sdcard when you plug it into the computer?
Gumby63 said:
I just realized..can you not just browse the sdcard when you plug it into the computer?
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Everything is on internal storage. There is no external sdcard. And if I use Android File Browser for Mac, it requires me to unlock the phone screen before I can use it.
EDIT: Would an OSB OTG cable work if connected to a mouse? Would that require authorization or screen unlock prior to use?
Do you have a PC to test or just mac? I was wondering the same, if you plugged it into a windows computer would it show up?
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I think that would work , with otg
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grim489 said:
Do you have a PC to test or just mac? I was wondering the same, if you plugged it into a windows computer would it show up?
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I think that would work , with otg
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I tried it on both PC and Mac. I'll try the USB OTG.
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I tried it on both PC and Mac. I'll try the USB OTG.
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Can you even see the screen at all? Do you have TWRP installed? Is your bootloader unlocked? I was thinking you could try booting into recovery and connecting to computer because that might bypass security.
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Can you even see the screen at all? Do you have TWRP installed? Is your bootloader unlocked? I was thinking you could try booting into recovery and connecting to computer because that might bypass security.
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Screen is visible but not operable. No custom recovery and bootloader was relocked.
EDIT: OTG cable saved the day! Thanks guys
I have a MetroPCS LG K-10 lgms428. That phone comes with the OEM unlock under the development section in the menu. I know how to eat an unlock it and send a command through fastboot. This will unlock the bootloader after I do that would it be possible for me to flash a version of cdb cwm or TWRP for a recovery and then rooted with SuperSU? If anyone has any links or info on this I would really appreciate it thank you
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I have a MetroPCS LG K-10 lgms428. That phone comes with the OEM unlock under the development section in the menu. I know how to eat an unlock it and send a command through fastboot. This will unlock the bootloader after I do that would it be possible for me to flash a version of cdb cwm or TWRP for a recovery and then rooted with SuperSU? If anyone has any links or info on this I would really appreciate it thank you
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Its a good idea, I found link's for twrp for ms420 devices (mtk) but I was wondering if a twrp can be ported to work on ms428 (lz4)
No sure, don't really know much about porting.
I'm also working off of the friends laptop still trying to install Android SDK I'm just too unlock the bootloader. The laptop Works horribly so probably won't even have the bootloader unlocked till tomorrow.
Once that's done though willing to try anything to get root. I've been going to the forum, many people want root.
GraphMatix said:
No sure, don't really know much about porting.
I'm also working off of the friends laptop still trying to install Android SDK I'm just too unlock the bootloader. The laptop Works horribly so probably won't even have the bootloader unlocked till tomorrow.
Once that's done though willing to try anything to get root. I've been going to the forum, many people want root.
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How do you unlock the bootloader just by "fastboot oem unlock"? It doesn't work. There are root methods already present for the devices.
Root?!?
I found this link for "supported" root
mobile.twitter.com/srsroot/status/765566108992700416
Im going to give a try i hope dosen't brick my device
Wish me luck
I will post if it works
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Found a thread for twrp for lg ms428 it will arrive soon let's all wait with patience
Link for thread
Forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
ItzTropic said:
I found this link for "supported" root
mobile.twitter.com/srsroot/status/765566108992700416
Im going to give a try i hope dosen't brick my device
Wish me luck
I will post if it works
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Found a thread for twrp for lg ms428 it will arrive soon let's all wait with patience
Link for thread
Forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
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Awesome! Tell us if the root works.
Root and Custom backup will be soon . I've already tried that Twitter link. No luck..
I finally got another laptop I've been looking on the web for Just 2 Android SDK with no luck. Anyone have a link
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srs root
seems that srsroot fail to gain root acces but they update there tool today i will give a second chance
no luck :/
No luck at all
Hey there I've had the LG K10 for about a month now it's ****ing blows kingroot doesn't work neither does any other new app that I found it's real nice if XDA Developers could developer root strategy until then I am stuck with a pretty much useless phone
No root at all I'm still frustrated
But I was wondering there's a system-less root by chainfire
There's a way to flash it via adb or fastboot?
Great news .... Theres a twrp for lg k10 ms428 first build thanks to pvineeth97 link for thread here
forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
Sorry for the noob question...
How do we use the TWRP recovery file ? Do I flash it over with ADB or one of the LG programs? I have the phone working with ADB.
ItzTropic said:
Great news .... Theres a twrp for lg k10 ms428 first build thanks to pvineeth97 link for thread here
forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
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Would like to use systemless root also but no access to it
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
nobodyz bizznezz said:
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
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I will install it later and i will tell you
I have to install it via pc because somehow my ota update dosent work in my phone
couldn't install it due slow internet connection I will inform it by tomorrow
I was wondering that some apps like force doze can modify system using adb interface by granting the shell command to the package and giving permission to use "android.permission.DUMP" and work like a charm on my lg k10 (ms428)
I had an idea if adding this command manually using the same method to the kingroot package will root my device properly without any risk off hardbrick?
nobodyz bizznezz said:
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
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Just bug fixes for battery improvement, doze improvement and game optimization
You guys unlocked Bootloader? Without unlocking bootloader the TWRP wont work.
I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
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I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
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Can you elaborate ? How you unlocked bootloader?
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csdangerous said:
I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
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Use fastboot flash recovery *.img
Hello,
I have a nexus 5x and I would like to learn how to root, unlock the bootloader and make it look like a google pixel with the assistant. I have NO idea where to begin for this is my first time trying something like this and I am looking for someone to help me with a STEP by STEP tutorial. Please. I would like to learn more about this and am unable to find anyone to show me and answer questions. So if you could help me please be that person that you were once looking for when you started getting into this type of stuff. Thank you!
@Buffalove http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/development/rom-pixelmod-lg-nexus-5x-t3486862/page127
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That's a pixel rom and if you search for how to root Nexus 5x xda, you'll find guides. Imo it's good to learn how to use fastboot and adb. That way you can always bring your device back to life if you mess something up. Very handy tools. I'll link you to a installer for adb and fastboot I a sec..brb
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A good guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/qa-noob-friendly-qa-help-thread-t3206931/page67
15 sec adb, fastboot installer http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979&page=93
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toro_37 said:
@Buffalove http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/development/rom-pixelmod-lg-nexus-5x-t3486862/page127
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That's a pixel rom and if you search for how to root Nexus 5x xda, you'll find guides. Imo it's good to learn how to use fastboot and adb. That way you can always bring your device back to life if you mess something up. Very handy tools. I'll link you to a installer for adb and fastboot I a sec..brb
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A good guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/qa-noob-friendly-qa-help-thread-t3206931/page67
15 sec adb, fastboot installer http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979&page=93
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Thank you for the links but they are a little overwhelming i guess. I rooted my phone but then when i start it up and go to developer options i can uncheck "oem unlocking". Any idea as to why i cant do that. It wont let me change that setting?
What!
Buffalove said:
Thank you for the links but they are a little overwhelming i guess. I rooted my phone but then when i start it up and go to developer options i can uncheck "oem unlocking". Any idea as to why i cant do that. It wont let me change that setting?
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Hi mate. Follow these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
I can help if you need any.
All I can say is read read read and Google is your best friend. Search what you want and put xda at the end. Do a tremendous amount of reading before you operate. I'll be home at 8-9pm if you want help you me and we can get on hangouts and I'll walk you through everything and explain it all to you. I've been using Android since the Og Evo and I can help you if you need me. Cheers.
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Buffalove said:
Thank you for the links but they are a little overwhelming i guess. I rooted my phone but then when i start it up and go to developer options i can uncheck "oem unlocking". Any idea as to why i cant do that. It wont let me change that setting?
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Always provide as much info as possible that way you can get the help you need.. I'm on dev preview 7.1.1 and I've attached a screenshot. If yours looks like mine don't worry that's normal. Bootloader has to be unlocked in order to root in the first place.
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Always provide as much info as possible that way you can get the help you need.. I'm on dev preview 7.1.1 and I've attached a screenshot. If yours looks like mine don't worry that's normal. Bootloader has to be unlocked in order to root in the first place.
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Thank you a lot guys! I will take this advice and knowledge and try it out this weekend and see how far I get. I never in a million years would have guessed that people would have actually responded to me with all this helpful information! Thank you again.
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Hi,i've a problem: after my nexus returned by warranty i can't unlock the bootloader. Pls help me
Ciazio0333 said:
Hi,i've a problem: after my nexus returned by warranty i can't unlock the bootloader. Pls help me
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How are you going about unlocking? Always try and give as much info as you can so people can better understand and help you.. If it's a driver issue then it's not a faulty device but if it is truly a bad device you'll have to contact Google or whoever you got it from and request a new one... Please explain as much as you can in detail.
Open terminal and do: fastboot oem unlock (hit enter) then use volume keys to select unlock and should unlock as long as your drivers are installed, but make sure unlock bootloader is selected under your developer options or it won't work.
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I try with nexus toolkit, but when the phone reboots,the bootloader is locked.
I know that the phone return by warranty with a permanently lock at bootloader. There is a way for unlock it?
Ciazio0333 said:
I try with nexus toolkit, but when the phone reboots,the bootloader is locked.
I know that the phone return by warranty with a permanently lock at bootloader. There is a way for unlock it?
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Do you have allow "oem unlocking" ticked in developer options? I've always used fastboot and adb. If you have it ticked like in my screenshot then could be a driver issue with your computer or a faulty device. Try rebooting your computer and try again and also make sure USB debugging is ticked in developer options. Like in my screenshots..
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Yes,i've actived all,firstly the warranty i unlocked the bootloader with no problems
Ciazio0333 said:
Yes,i've actived all,firstly the warranty i unlocked the bootloader with no problems
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Well if MTP is enabled and drivers are installed correctly and your PC recognizes your phone then I'd get a new one. Just tell them something like your computer doesn't recognize your device or something. That's what I'd do. With all the bad N5X phones and from what I've read they will send you a new one no questions asked. I hope you get it resolved.
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So kinda glancing around and trying to dig, it seems if you order the phone from Google Store, you can unlock bootloader and root on any OS. If obtained from Verizon, you cannot root if it already has 7.1.1? Is this statement correct? So it seems to best order it from Google Store it seems?
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So kinda glancing around and trying to dig, it seems if you order the phone from Google Store, you can unlock bootloader and root on any OS. If obtained from Verizon, you cannot root if it already has 7.1.1? Is this statement correct? So it seems to best order it from Google Store it seems?
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You have it exactly right.
I just came across the same consensus. If it helps, I have the Pixel XL 128 with Verizon, version 7.1.1 and my build is NOF26V.
The verizon pixel xl's are still shipping with NDE63P, which is 7.1 and still not patched against depixel8. So for the time being you can get one from either.
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The verizon pixel xl's are still shipping with NDE63P, which is 7.1 and still not patched against depixel8. So for the time being you can get one from either.
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Not from what I've seen. People all over are saying the Verizon units are now shipping with 7.1.1. Get it from Google if you want to be able to unlock.
I wont argue that, i received mine in early feb, the 5th i think, so it may have changed. So to be safe google is the right choice, i just couldnt pass up the chance to get it for half price, so i took a chance and it paid off. Literally.
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Im very disappoint and upset, I got Pixel XL came with 7.1.1 (NOF26V) VZW So, I have been research on the website and mostly They said 7.1 to 7.1.1 "early" It's seem I can't get unlock bootloader anymore, but maybe in the future could be exploit patch?
The answer is maybe, but since the guys that did it before i dont believe are even working on another, i wouldnt get your hopes up.
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Verizon is definitely still shipping them with only 7.1. I just got mine 4 days ago and could see it was wanting to update. I didn't take it because I was trying to unlock bootloader with depixel8. Depixel8 wasn't working i can't remember the error but it was hanging on the first step, trying to push it to /data/local/tmp. I tried rebooting to start over and when it came back up it had 7.1.1 on it and now I can no longer try unlocking or rooting. So you can still get it from Verizon, just don't let it reboot before you get it unlocked
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I wouldn't even take the risk at this point. Spend a lil more out of pocket and by it directly from Google if you're looking to unlock. Some vzw models are shipping with 7.1.1 now. Would kinda suck to open the box and not be able to unlock. Best bet for anyone is to buy from Google if you plan on unlocking.
Are you sure you cannot root even using the TWRP method?
I saw a post regarding TWRP then flashing SU
I just ordered mine today, I will let you know if I get it without the update
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http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-pixel-xl-magisk/
This is the TWRP method I was referencing when you are on 7.1.1
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msmall82 said:
Are you sure you cannot root even using the TWRP method?
I saw a post regarding TWRP then flashing SU
I just ordered mine today, I will let you know if I get it without the update
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http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-pixel-xl-magisk/
This is the TWRP method I was referencing when you are on 7.1.1
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Actually looks like you have to use depixel8 to unlock the bootloader in order to flash SU with TWRP, I am hoping I get one that has the older version on it and isn't on 7.1.1
I don't feel like kicking out 860 when I can just have it billed by 30 a month to my verizon account.
msmall82 said:
Are you sure you cannot root even using the TWRP method?
I saw a post regarding TWRP then flashing SU
I just ordered mine today, I will let you know if I get it without the update
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http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-pixel-xl-magisk/
This is the TWRP method I was referencing when you are on 7.1.1
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Actually looks like you have to use depixel8 to unlock the bootloader in order to flash SU with TWRP, I am hoping I get one that has the older version on it and isn't on 7.1.1
I don't feel like kicking out 860 when I can just have it billed by 30 a month to my verizon account.
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Do not follow anything in that link, it is very out of date. And correct, you can't flash or boot TWRP until the bootloader is unlocked. And you cant root it until you get twrp running
If your Verizon phone comes with 7.1.1 or you update it to 7.1.1 before you unlock it you are done. Up to you if the gamble is worth it, just making sure you know what is what.
Well I am going to find out tomorrow when I get my pixel, is there an easy way to make sure it doesn't run the OTA update when opening it from the box? If I keep Wifi off and don't put in my SIM will that guarantee it or can you even get to the point to check the version without a SIM loaded? I am keeping my Galaxy Note ...does the Pixel come with the SIM loaded already and require activation?
I want to make sure it doesn't take the OTA update if I am lucky enough to get one without it. I use the Wifi tethering often when I am travelling as well as other root apps like Ti-Backup, Root Explorer, Ect...
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Well I am going to find out tomorrow when I get my pixel, is there an easy way to make sure it doesn't run the OTA update when opening it from the box? If I keep Wifi off and don't put in my SIM will that guarantee it or can you even get to the point to check the version without a SIM loaded? I am keeping my Galaxy Note ...does the Pixel come with the SIM loaded already and require activation?
I want to make sure it doesn't take the OTA update if I am lucky enough to get one without it. I use the Wifi tethering often when I am travelling as well as other root apps like Ti-Backup, Root Explorer, Ect...
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Don't install the SIM, skip setup, and no wifi. You may have to connect WiFi for a second or two before the slider in dev options will work.
TonikJDK said:
Don't install the SIM, skip setup, and no wifi. You may have to connect WiFi for a second or two before the slider in dev options will work.
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Best bet would be to use the Android toolkit in the Dev area and load depixel8? I've rooted 3 phones before but this one is quite different. I've used ADB, ect...just trying to find the "right" way to do it, can't seem to find an exact proper way other than this :
https://www.xda-developers.com/root-is-now-available-for-the-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl/
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Don't install the SIM, skip setup, and no wifi. You may have to connect WiFi for a second or two before the slider in dev options will work.
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Well I obv have to get into the phone and check the version of the phone and enable Dev options and USB debugging before I can get into the phone using ADB...you're saying just skip the setup, keep wifi turned off and then *pray* it is 7.1 and then go ahead and install depixel8 and unlock...?
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msmall82 said:
Best bet would be to use the Android toolkit in the Dev area and load depixel8? I've rooted 3 phones before but this one is quite different. I've used ADB, ect...just trying to find the "right" way to do it, can't seem to find an exact proper way other than this :
https://www.xda-developers.com/root-is-now-available-for-the-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl/
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Well I obv have to get into the phone and check the version of the phone and enable Dev options and USB debugging before I can get into the phone using ADB...you're saying just skip the setup, keep wifi turned off and then *pray* it is 7.1 and then go ahead and install depixel8 and unlock...?
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This is my plan, skip everything, get into the phone, hope to god it's 7.1, enable USB Debugging and Dev options from Settings...then use depixel8 to unlock the boot loader, then I am lost. Checked around 40 threads on here and have found 10 different ways to root...this is the XDA root :
How to Install SuperSU on your Pixel
As Chainfire mentions in his Google+ post, you will need to first download the boot-to-root images for the Pixel or Pixel XL off of his website. You can click here to download the zip for the Google Pixel, or click here to download the zip for the Google Pixel XL. After downloading the zip, you need to fastboot boot the boot-to-root image, DO NOT fastboot flash the image! In other words, the only command you’ll need for the two devices is the following:
fastboot boot boot-to-root.img
Wait a few minutes, and after a few reboots you’ll be booted up with full root access. Yay!
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......then I am lost. Checked around 40 threads on here and have found 10 different ways to root...
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There are a lot of ways because this phone was so different, so a lot of what you see is the testing and changes that can from that.
So, after it is unlocked update it to 7.1.1 and then:
Download 2.7.9 SR3 SuperUser and copy it to your phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
Download TWRP RC3 and copy it to your fastboot folder.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/development/twrp-alpha1-pixel-devices-t3500312
Using other versions than above will bootloop you. Reboot the phone into bootloader mode. Power and Vol down.
fastboot BOOT twrpFilename.img Where twrpfilename.img is the name of the TWRP file you just downloaded. Note is says boot in the command, not flash.
That will boot the phone into TWRP. Select Install and install the SU zip you copied to the phone above. And reboot the phone, done.
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And here is the link to the proper fastboot version.
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
The box that the phone comes in has the software version on it. So you'll know before even powering it on. I got my regular pixel last week and it had 7.1.
Best is to disable automatic OTA upon opening the box when you find that you have 7.1. So there is a better chance of getting the exploit to work even after reboots.
Pull the sim before powering it up
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Pull the sim before powering it up
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Exactly, power on with no sim and skip any set up including wifi. No reason to do any set up as the bootloader unlock with wipe the device. Enable ADB and get to unlocking straight away. No sim and no wifi means there is zero way it can update itself on you.
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