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Can't Root Unlocked Optimus G E973 Stamped *NOT FOR SALE*

So a few weeks ago I purchased an Optimus G E973 here in Canada from a guy who had posted an ad on Kijiji. He claimed that his company had bought a bunch of Optimus Gs but ended up switching to Blackberry for their email system or something. The phone was brand new with the USB cable and outlet adapter, but no box was included. All of the protective stickers were still intact, but when I peeled the thin IMEI barcode sticker off the bottom right side, the plastic is engraved/stamped with *NOT FOR SALE*. The phone was "factory unlocked" and I had no issues activating it with Virgin. So does anyone have any idea why this engraving is there?
Now I have just decided to root but unfortunately using Bin4ry's root restore method does not work, as it just hangs at the "Running..." stage and never reboots. Heres some screenshots with software information that came on the phone:
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Last thing I should mention is that when benchmarking I am getting a little lower scores than I should be. It seems like the processors is underclocked to ~1.2GHz? Heres some screens from AnTuTu:
So I hope someone might have some idea why it was stamped and if this is whats causing issues with rooting.
edit: sorry for image links I cannot post outside links with a new account

You have some kind of a display model
My guess is that it is running a modified software with extra security
After all Binary s root exploits a timing delay thru adb, which is probably patched in the firmware your phone is running
Note that binary s root method cannot be used on LG s latest firmware
Your best bet is to use KDZ and load the old stock firmware
Follow the guide for unblinking the phone found under general forums
Sent from my LG-E971 using xda app-developers app

Developers version?
Beamed from my sleek and smothering LGE-P880 a.k.a 4X HD on XDA/HDP

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Developers version?
Beamed from my sleek and smothering LGE-P880 a.k.a 4X HD on XDA/HDP
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I'm not sure but what I do know is that it was defnitely brand new and never used when I got it.
Now I am having a hell of a time reverting back to the stock firmware. LGMobile Support Tool says "Software update is not supported for this model", even though it recognizes the phone as an LGE973AT running E97310G. And when I tried using my IMEI with both the tool and url mentioned in this thread I still couldn't get any firmware from LG's servers. So I finally grabbed the Bell E97310F KDZ from this post, but when I try flashing it using the unbricking method the updater reports that it can't find the phone. Now I guess I am out of luck for now

xerockz said:
I'm not sure but what I do know is that it was defnitely brand new and never used when I got it.
Now I am having a hell of a time reverting back to the stock firmware. LGMobile Support Tool says "Software update is not supported for this model", even though it recognizes the phone as an LGE973AT running E97310G. And when I tried using my IMEI with both the tool and url mentioned in this thread I still couldn't get any firmware from LG's servers. So I finally grabbed the Bell E97310F KDZ from this post, but when I try flashing it using the unbricking method the updater reports that it can't find the phone. Now I guess I am out of luck for now
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Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?

kifac said:
Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?
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http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGE971/ARGSBK/E97110g_00/E97110g_00.kdz
That is the firmware you are running. But it is true your iemi does not return anything. Curious.

kifac said:
Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?
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Yes.
Jugstah said:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGE971/ARGSBK/E97110g_00/E97110g_00.kdz
That is the firmware you are running. But it is true your iemi does not return anything. Curious.
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So what does this mean? Is it something to do with it being a dev/display phone most likely?
I also tried this which was posted in the unbricking thread. Still "PHONE NOT FOUND".

You can get into download mode though correct?

Shelnutt2 said:
You can get into download mode though correct?
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Yes no issues getting the phone into download mode.

Same thing
xerockz said:
Yes no issues getting the phone into download mode.
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Hey guys, any luck figuring this out?
My phone is doing the same thing. Just hanging after "restore my data" is pressed

I have the same phone rooted with unlocked bootloader. You have to downgrade from E97310g to E97310f, (mine came with E97310h Bell)
Direct Download link for Bell E97310f Kdz [E97310F_00.kdz] (915mb)
after used RootOptimusG-English.rar to root the device.
Then followed Project FreeGee to unlock the bootloader
hope this helps.

[TOOL][P20] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

This is the Huawei P20 's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
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Worked like a charm to install dirvers, unlock and install TWRP.

Marnux said:
Worked like a charm to install dirvers, unlock and install TWRP.
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Perfect :good:

P20 lite?

GigahurtzUK said:
P20 lite?
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Actually huawei remove unlock page so i'm waiting to add new devices. In all cases to add a device to official support i need of a TWRP that is no available for p20 lite at this moment

Support for the P10 series would be nice. Would make life easier in times of uncertain unlockcode situations by huawei.

Can i unlock my p20 using this? How about tue fact that inthink we need the bootloader unlock code. If someone can enlighten me about bootloader code a big help. Planning to unlock my p20 and root it

DroidPrince16 said:
Can i unlock my p20 using this? How about tue fact that inthink we need the bootloader unlock code. If someone can enlighten me about bootloader code a big help. Planning to unlock my p20 and root it
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There is DC Unlocker that MAYBE will be able to give you a bootloader code, but IF it does work, you will have to pay about $4.
Other than that there is NO other possible way.

zgomot said:
There is DC Unlocker that MAYBE will be able to give you a bootloader code, but IF it does work, you will have to pay about $4.
Other than that there is NO other possible way.
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No, they clearly wrote P20 is not supported

Bootloader Unlockcode through sourcecode?
Now that the source code has been revealed, isthere a chance that a smart person could retrieve unlock-codes with the source?
Or can program a unlock-code generator from it. Or is the bootloader an extra binary-blob?
Just asking to help in the unlock-code-dilemma (and need the code too)
hxxp//consumer.huawei.com/en/opensource/detail/?siteCode=worldwide&productCode=Smartphones&fileType=openSourceSoftware&pageSize=10&curPage=1

BadBlackJoker said:
Now that the source code has been revealed, isthere a chance that a smart person could retrieve unlock-codes with the source?
Or can program a unlock-code generator from it. Or is the bootloader an extra binary-blob?
Just asking to help in the unlock-code-dilemma (and need the code too)
hxxp//consumer.huawei.com/en/opensource/detail/?siteCode=worldwide&productCode=Smartphones&fileType=openSourceSoftware&pageSize=10&curPage=1
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The Booloader unlock code is in NVROM of P20. Problem is to get access to the NVROM without root.

FearFac said:
The Booloader unlock code is in NVROM of P20. Problem is to get access to the NVROM without root.
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Are you sure of this?

mauronofrio said:
Are you sure of this?
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Yes, it was published on russian site 4PDA.

FearFac said:
Yes, it was published on russian site 4PDA.
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I'm interested, can you link me privately where?

Hope Nova 3i is in the list.

Nova 3i not show in the list

mauronofrio said:
I'm interested, can you link me privately where?
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Any success with this?

P20 is softbricked after updating to Pie.. wasnt rooted, bootloader still locked, was factory firmware. ADB was not turned on prior to the update so i have limited access. erecovery fails, fmfinder method fails, otg method fails (unless im doing something wrong).
Really bummed out... was all exited for the update, then this

does this unlock bootloader for P20 after pie update?

maverickmarc said:
P20 is softbricked after updating to Pie.. wasnt rooted, bootloader still locked, was factory firmware. ADB was not turned on prior to the update so i have limited access. erecovery fails, fmfinder method fails, otg method fails (unless im doing something wrong).
Really bummed out... was all exited for the update, then this
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Did you solve it? Same problem.
ADB isn't working
Fastboot works
Have twrp nandBackup
Was able to enter twrp once.
Bootloader unlocked
Was rooted & tried to update to 9...
Anyone have suggestions?

Question TCL 30V 5G

Model T781SPP. With the snapdragon 480 5G. I've got the bootloader unlocked. Any TCL experts out there want to offer suggestions on how I might go about rooting this model?
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TexasToast311 said:
Model T781SPP. With the snapdragon 480 5G. I've got the bootloader unlocked. Any TCL experts out there want to offer suggestions on how I might go about rooting this model?View attachment 5424811
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Hello, I have the same kind of phone . Everything [ specification] is the same except that my TCL UI version is v3.0.3D4D.
Please, how do I unlock it?
Thanks.

I know how to unlock/magisk for root access. I also can unlock the carrier if you need. lmk it took forever but im glad to share the insite

ansufati said:
Hello, I have the same kind of phone . Everything [ specification] is the same except that my TCL UI version is v3.0.3D4D.
Please, how do I unlock it
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its all in the chipset codex brah

Anyone have scatter firmware for this device. I will pay for it. [email protected]

TexasToast311 said:
Model T781SPP. With the snapdragon 480 5G. I've got the bootloader unlocked. Any TCL experts out there want to offer suggestions on how I might go about rooting this model?View attachment 5424811
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how you unlcok the bootloader?

I need help unlocking this bootloader

Following

Easy to root. Unlock the boot loader using mtkclient , there is also a GUI version that works too if you don’t want to use commands .. androidfilehost has both. Make sure to back up your firmware first snd foremost. After that to obtain root simply take boot_a.bin transfer to phone patch with magisk snd bring back to pc flash the patched image to same partition. If by any chance you could upload your firmware somewhere for those in need would be greatly appreciated . I made mistake of trying to modify build.prop and when I hit save it basically cleared the whole file was unable to mount system to fix it snd started bootlooping
Also hope this helps
How to unlock Mediatek bootloader using mtkclient
This guide will explain how to unlock a Mediatek device's bootloader using MTKclient. This will come in handy for those who can't unlock bootloader using fastboot . This was tested on the LG K51 Warni
www.hovatek.com

exnfox said:
Easy to root. Unlock the boot loader using mtkclient , there is also a GUI version that works too if you don’t want to use commands .. androidfilehost has both. Make sure to back up your firmware first snd foremost. After that to obtain root simply take boot_a.bin transfer to phone patch with magisk snd bring back to pc flash the patched image to same partition. If by any chance you could upload your firmware somewhere for those in need would be greatly appreciated . I made mistake of trying to modify build.prop and when I hit save it basically cleared the whole file was unable to mount system to fix it snd started bootlooping
Also hope this helps
How to unlock Mediatek bootloader using mtkclient
This guide will explain how to unlock a Mediatek device's bootloader using MTKclient. This will come in handy for those who can't unlock bootloader using fastboot . This was tested on the LG K51 Warni
www.hovatek.com
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I will happily share the files for everyone to use

My mistake my post I think is worthless considering it’s for mediatek devices snd this post is about a Qualcomm device

i do want to leave this update, the bootloader can be unlocked under the system settings without a root, is there any update to working this phone into a fully unlocked device

hi, I purchased one off ebay and it is network locked. how to unlock the network or do sim unlock?

can you share how to
plashingXcodexXEst1999 said:
I know how to unlock/magisk for root access. I also can unlock the carrier if you need. lmk it took forever but im glad to share the insite
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can you share how to unlock the network?

Question Upgrading rooted G60s to Android 12

Hi,
I've got a Motorola G60s (XT2133-2, LISBON RETEU). Hope this forum fits, otherwise please advise where to ask.
My phone is on Android 11 (Build RRLS31.Q2X-70-44-3) and rooted with Magisk. So far I did updates within the Android 11 line by patching BOOT.IMG with Magisk and then flashing all components listed in SERVICEFILE.XML with MFASTBOOT while replacing BOOT.IMG with the patched file.
For some days Lolinet is offering RETEU_12_S3RL32.114-25 now which probably is Android 12.
Is the way I described valid for upgrading from A11 to A12?

bornheim2 said:
Hi,
I've got a Motorola G60s (XT2133-2, LISBON RETEU). Hope this forum fits, otherwise please advise where to ask.
My phone is on Android 11 (Build RRLS31.Q2X-70-44-3) and rooted with Magisk. So far I did updates within the Android 11 line by patching BOOT.IMG with Magisk and then flashing all components listed in SERVICEFILE.XML with MFASTBOOT while replacing BOOT.IMG with the patched file.
For some days Lolinet is offering RETEU_12_S3RL32.114-25 now which probably is Android 12.
Is the way I described valid for upgrading from A11 to A12?
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Hello,
Unfortunately, this is the wrong section for the G60s. And...I couldn't find a dedicated section for this model, so...I have nowhere else to point you to.
However, flashing the ROM this way should be ok. Since you already have an unlocked bootloader and, by the looks of it, you already know your way around rooting and flashing without LMSA, I think you should be fine.
If you can, try to connect your phone to a Windows PC running LMSA and see if the new version pops up this way. This would be probably the safest way to update, in case you don't have the update already on your phone, through the software udpater.
As always, my advice would be having a backup at hand, just in case things go south. But...otherwise, I think it should be fine. And also, pay attention to the servicefile xml and adjust accordingly, in case some things are different (like the number of spareschunk files, since they might be different from one Android version to another). If they're less than expected, the worst thing that could happen is you'll get an error for "whatever file not found". But if they're more (like you're expecting 9, but they're actually 10)...things will not get flashed, and phone might not boot correctly. So, just double check to make sure everything's fine in this regard.
Also, before rooting, I would go for a test drive without root. Just to make sure the phone boots as it is. After that, if you really need root, you could go through the same procedure to root your phone.
Hope this helps.

bornheim2 said:
Hi,
I've got a Motorola G60s (XT2133-2, LISBON RETEU). Hope this forum fits, otherwise please advise where to ask.
My phone is on Android 11 (Build RRLS31.Q2X-70-44-3) and rooted with Magisk. So far I did updates within the Android 11 line by patching BOOT.IMG with Magisk and then flashing all components listed in SERVICEFILE.XML with MFASTBOOT while replacing BOOT.IMG with the patched file.
For some days Lolinet is offering RETEU_12_S3RL32.114-25 now which probably is Android 12.
Is the way I described valid for upgrading from A11 to A12?
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The safest way to update a rooted device is to use LMSA's rescue
Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)(Motorola/Lenovo Only)
Rescue and Smart Assistant LMSA: Lenovo's Motorola Smart Assistant (PC) For Lenovo and Motorola Devices Only Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA) is an official tool installs on PC. Can help to manage smart device (include all Lenovo android phone...
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sd_shadow said:
The safest way to update a rooted device is to use LMSA's rescue
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Doesn't that reset the data?

bornheim2 said:
Doesn't that reset the data?
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It does. That's why a backup would be necessary in this case.
If you wanna do it without resetting data, you can only do it from fastboot, aaand...even then, I would recommend having a backup at hand, in case things don't go as planned.
Usually, what you would want is an OTA you can sideload. But...there's no such thing available, for as far as I know.

I would hold off if I was you.
I have a G60s, I upgraded last week. It broke it. Seems to be causing issues for this model speciifically.
I have a thread over on Reddit. Should explain my situation. Seems the same for a couple of others.
At this point, if a factory reset doesn't work, I will attempt to downgrade to A11.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoG/comments/z17y3x

I can report that this process was absolutely painless. I installed S3RL32.114-25 which gave me A12 and then S3RLS32.114-25-3 which raised the security patch level to 11/2022.
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Question LE2127 Bootloader unlock issues and ROM flash

It's been 9 years since I last did anything like this and resources seem a bit scattered so I would like a push in the right direction to get my phone where I want.
My phone is on LE2127_11_f.27 and want to unlock the bootloader, install twrp, and flash Lineage OS but I'm running into an issue with bootloader unlocking.
The device is carrier unlocked and I have a token file provided from oneplus but it doesnt seem to be working.
OEM unlocking is on but I get this error when trying to unlock it.
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Im guessing the file they sent me is wrong because I had to communicate with customer support as my serial number was 7 digits long as opposed to 8 digits.
With this in mind, Ive also seen posts saying I don't need to have a token to unlock.
Should I use magisk to unlock it instead? Are there advantages/disadvantages to it? (it being a dependency, adding a safety net, etc.)
Finally, what should I do in what order? I can figure out the details of execution but I want to make sure everything will go smoothly.

Kittenphile said:
It's been 9 years since I last did anything like this and resources seem a bit scattered so I would like a push in the right direction to get my phone where I want.
My phone is on LE2127_11_f.27 and want to unlock the bootloader, install twrp, and flash Lineage OS but I'm running into an issue with bootloader unlocking.
The device is carrier unlocked and I have a token file provided from oneplus but it doesnt seem to be working.
OEM unlocking is on but I get this error when trying to unlock it.
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Im guessing the file they sent me is wrong because I had to communicate with customer support as my serial number was 7 digits long as opposed to 8 digits.
With this in mind, Ive also seen posts saying I don't need to have a token to unlock.
Should I use magisk to unlock it instead? Are there advantages/disadvantages to it? (it being a dependency, adding a safety net, etc.)
Finally, what should I do in what order? I can figure out the details of execution but I want to make sure everything will go smoothly.
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How old is the phone? You should not have been able to get an unlock token with only 7 digits in a serial number. Been there and done that. Again how old is the phone?

Also did you buy the phone from T-Mobile, and is TMO your cell carrier? I can get you where you need to be, but need the information.

I can link you to a TMO to GLO MSM Tool, then you can unlock bootloader without a token, then install lineageOS, install TWRP and magisk.

How old is the phone? You should not have been able to get an unlock token with only 7 digits in a serial number. Been there and done that. Again how old is the phone?
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Also did you buy the phone from T-Mobile, and is TMO your cell carrier? I can get you where you need to be, but need the information.
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I got this as a warranty exchange direct from tmobile probably late 2019 early 2020
Tmobile was my carrier but now i use metro
So, im hearing that i use tmo to glo msm, then unlock bootloader how?

TheGhost1951 said:
I can link you to a TMO to GLO MSM Tool, then you can unlock bootloader without a token, then install lineageOS, install TWRP and magisk.
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Also why would I want magisk? i actually dont really need root tbh.
Also you got discord? id love to chat there for more realtime replies. I will post the workflow here when done for reference's sake.
Garde#8124

Kittenphile said:
I got this as a warranty exchange direct from tmobile probably late 2019 early 2020
Tmobile was my carrier but now i use metro
So, im hearing that i use tmo to glo msm, then unlock bootloader how?
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I will give you the link for the MSM Tool to convert you from TMO to GLO Thursday because until then I will be on the road. It will convert your TMO to GLO so you can unlock the bootloader. Patience!

If you don't want root, you don't have to root to install LineageOS.

I will have it for you Wednesday!

In the meantime, disable driver signing on PC, reboot PC, download the latest OnePlus and Qualcomm USB drivers and install them and then reboot PC. Then you will be ready to convert the phone!

TheGhost1951 said:
In the meantime, disable driver signing on PC, reboot PC, download the latest OnePlus and Qualcomm USB drivers and install them and then reboot PC. Then you will be ready to convert the phone!
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I will have it for you Wednesday!
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Thank you.

My power button is not working. Is there any command to exit from edl mode?

yes there is. but edl itself has a timeout, so it won't accept commands