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Hi All,
Just got my hands on a couple devices (some kitkat, some lollipop). They are all currently not rooted.
I see there is a lot of support for this device, so my question is, what should I do to these devices?
1) Downgrade them all, root them, and update them to lineage os? Is this relatively easy?
2) Can I upgrade them all to lollipop somehow, and then root?
3) What other options are out there, and what do you guys thinks is the best way to take this?
Cheers
xxtavexx said:
1) Downgrade them all, root them, and update them to lineage os? Is this relatively easy?
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Downgrading from lollipop to kitkat is possible, but it sounds like a long and involved process. For returning to stock kitkat all we have a test kdz that introduces a few issues you have to fix. For rooting kitkat PurpleDrake worked. Once you have root, you can flash TWRP then use it to flash any V410 rom you want.
xxtavexx said:
2) Can I upgrade them all to lollipop somehow, and then root?
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No one has posted any V410 lollipop firmware to update manually. You'll have to take an OTA update. Kingroot has been reported to work on stock lollipop. Attempts to replace Kingroot with SuperSU once root access has been gained have been reported to result in bricked tablets.
Also, you'll be stuck on LG stock with the lollipop bootloader, it can't be unlocked. The kitkat bootloader can't be unlocked either, but it was easy to exploit. TWRP and all the custom roms rely on being on the kitkat bootloader.
xxtavexx said:
3) What other options are out there, and what do you guys thinks is the best way to take this?
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I never liked the stock LG rom, but that's just a matter of personal preference. I've been on custom roms since they got stable. Currently I'm running an Android 5.1.1 build of Tesla. This tablet just worked best for me on lollipop custom roms. Marshmallow and Nougat get really unresponsive over time, though to be honest I think that has more to do with garbage apps my kid installs than the system itself. It is always nice and responsive after a clean flash.
jason2678 said:
Downgrading from lollipop to kitkat is possible, but it sounds like a long and involved process. For returning to stock kitkat all we have a test kdz that introduces a few issues you have to fix. For rooting kitkat PurpleDrake worked. Once you have root, you can flash TWRP then use it to flash any V410 rom you want.
No one has posted any V410 lollipop firmware to update manually. You'll have to take an OTA update. Kingroot has been reported to work on stock lollipop. Attempts to replace Kingroot with SuperSU once root access has been gained have been reported to result in bricked tablets.
Also, you'll be stuck on LG stock with the lollipop bootloader, it can't be unlocked. The kitkat bootloader can't be unlocked either, but it was easy to exploit. TWRP and all the custom roms rely on being on the kitkat bootloader.
I never liked the stock LG rom, but that's just a matter of personal preference. I've been on custom roms since they got stable. Currently I'm running an Android 5.1.1 build of Tesla. This tablet just worked best for me on lollipop custom roms. Marshmallow and Nougat get really unresponsive over time, though to be honest I think that has more to do with garbage apps my kid installs than the system itself. It is always nice and responsive after a clean flash.
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Thank you for this extremely informative reply jason2678 ! Thanks for taking time out of your day to provide that detailed reply.
I would love to hear other peoples experiences on which rom to run as well.
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Hi guys, I'm completely new here but were recommended the place if I want to root my Android device. I'm coming from an iPhone 5 which I unfortunately broke after a jailbreak, but I ended up with this LG G3 (16gb / 2gb ram). Though, I want stock Android 5.0 Lollipop on it, instead of the LG variant with Nova Launcher on top. I have taken backup of everything on my phone but I have no experience at all rooting Android, so will this be near impossible for me without breaking my phone?
Right now I'm reading the FAQ thread and see that I should ask in this forum. I also checked which version G3 I have, and it's a D855 bought in Europe. So I assume it's the D855 - 10A/B/C (Europe) one I got on this list.
I see all of the rooting software is usable with my device, so which one would be recommended for someone who is super new to this?
Reading this thread, I take it I should root, and then flash the pre-rooted Lollipop. What does it mean if it is pre-rooted?
Right now, I must admit, I feel very lost in this brand new world of rooting.
Hi, I have the same version of you and its not complicated at all.
First you really need to know what are the terms for this, like TWRP and so.
In my case i went back from stock lollipop to kit kat, then root with purpledrake (easy and fast), then i followed this order: super SU -> busybox -> TWRP manager. All this appz are available in the google store and they are easy to use.
Once all this steps are done you can flash a bumped stock rom or go with a custom one, i went for cloudy 2.1 and its by far the best experience i had with my g3.
Good luck.
Will it be the exact same Lollipop version as the one on, let's say, a Nexus 6? With the same icons in the navigation bar at the bottom?
Because I can already get Lollipop on my LG G3 by just updating it. But I want the stock experience that Nexus users also have.
@iori_cl is correct, but here may be some steps easier to follow .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...-time-root-t2986942/post57812293#post57812293
for stock based rooted rom, flash this as your desired rom;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/rom-cloudyg3-1-0-t2917467
but! this is still LG theme, not really lollipop, you can flash the official CM for pure lollipop if you like (minus lg apps camera, quickAPPS etc)
Yeah, I want the pure Lollipop experience. Without the LG theme. Is there a step-by-step for doing this?
follow steps here, the info in the threads can explain it better than i can.
if you're still on kitkat, ignore the downgrading step..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...-time-root-t2986942/post57812293#post57812293
it's pretty simple, all the info is there except for CM, which can be found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-official-nightly-t2995524
I'm sorry to be such a pain in the ass, but this is the step-by-step I'll do based on your links?
01) Root
02) Install twrp
03) Flash twrp update
04) Install CyanogenMod12
So, I want to root my LG G3 so that I can install Cyanogenmod 12 on it. But the rooting methods online don't seem to work. My phone is running official Android Lollipop (5.0). It was a OTA update. Is it because I updated over the air that I'm not able to root it or something else? Please help me. Thanks.
TahaShahab said:
So, I want to root my LG G3 so that I can install Cyanogenmod 12 on it. But the rooting methods online don't seem to work. My phone is running official Android Lollipop (5.0). It was a OTA update. Is it because I updated over the air that I'm not able to root it or something else? Please help me. Thanks.
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You really need to search the forum before posting, theres been loads of threads about this, there is no root method currently for lollipop on the lg g3, you have to downgrade to kitkat using one if the firmware files, root kitkat with available methods, install custom recovery and then flash whichever rom you would like.
I see there are several methods our there for unrooting and rooting the lg g3 but I noticed that they say only for lollipop or for kitkatt and lollipop. Does this matter if I'm currently on 6.0? Want to be sure before I do something critical and then regret it. What is the most up to date process you guys are using? I want to unroot and default back to the stock g3 rom to then reroot my device and flash a 6.0 custom rom completely fresh.
I used to use the following method but it started giving me issues. I then found out that it was because it was outdated.
http://www.androidrootz.com/2014/07/how-to-unroot-lg-g3-all-variants.html
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the All time and Best one to un root is 'LG Support tool'
install this and open it
in options click on 'update recovery'... thats it u wil be unrooted successfull without any isssues....
Hey guys, i'm having a lot of trouble rooting my LG G3. It is the D855 unlocked variant running Android 5.0, Kernel 3.4.0, Soft Ver V21a-EUR-XX. (If there is any more info needed, let me know.)
I've must have tried 6 or 7 different root methods but they all fail in various ways. I've used IORoot, OneClick, Towelroot, KingRoot, Stump Root and more. Can anyone suggest a viable root method for me or know why all these root methods fail?
EDIT: I upgraded to 6.0 and i'm just gonna stick with that for the time-being instead of installing a custom ROM. I tried to delete the thread but couldn't see where the option was.
Thanks,
Tom
Hmm I think 5.0 was supported, so perhaps you are not doing some of the steps properly? Are you following the steps in one of the tutorials around the forum?
Anyways newer versions cannot be rooted, you need to downgrade to KitKat first, root, install custom recovery and then install a custom ROM which will update your OS.
I highly recommend a good clean AOSP based 7.1.1 ROM for performance -- LineageOS is a great contender.
My LG G3 is very fast and snappy on AOSP 7.1.1 and it's 2 years old. As such I don't feel the need to upgrade my device for at least a few more years (as long as possible really) on the contrary of some people who seem to like spending money on a new phone every year (which I can't afford to do anyway -- both money wise and environmentally wise)
Hello there,
I've been using this phone for 2 years now. I've been pretty good boy and never tried anything else than original updates. I was on 6.0 update for nearly a year and didn't know how to go back. Than i made some research now it's on 5.1 ver10d-tur-xx and everything seems fine.
As much as i know i can't open bootloader lock cause my phone is h815TR.
As much as i know there is a way to root this phone which is quite complicated and i'm a bit scared to do it so didn't try it yet.
Considering this situation. Is there any way to flash something custom to this phone? Or if i root it can i change kernel or rom of it? If there is no way i'll stop searching so, please help me
if you can downgrade to lollipop, you can root, then you can flash twrp fish https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048
no way to flash custom roms yet though until steadfasterx gets working efidroid in fish
"Are there plans to make more out of it for the G4? Absolutely. I'm currently working on an "efidroid in FIsH" version which will let you flash & boot (hopefully) any custom ROM u like. "
tl;dr, you can downgrade to 5.xx and get root
downgrade here https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
stillsober said:
if you can downgrade to lollipop, you can root, then you can flash twrp fish https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048
no way to flash custom roms yet though until steadfasterx gets working efidroid in fish
"Are there plans to make more out of it for the G4? Absolutely. I'm currently working on an "efidroid in FIsH" version which will let you flash & boot (hopefully) any custom ROM u like. "
tl;dr, you can downgrade to 5.xx and get root
downgrade here https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
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I read all of things there i was about to give it a tray and saw that at the bottom of page "double tab doesn't work" which is the most important thing in this phone for me
Have a look here .. https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586 , it looks hard but just take your time read through it a time or two as it just work only drawback as you have a locked BL you won't be able to flash any kernels or roms ..