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has anyone here been able to unlock a pin locked screen? I changed my pin and forgot it. I own this Sprint galaxy S3, i can verify that with a sprint rep and account. How can I unlock the screen without a hard reset?
No, I dont get the option to enter my gmail account to unlock.
thanks,
jc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179721
May take a couple tries, so set aside a good amount of time to unlock it.
CNexus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179721
May take a couple tries, so set aside a good amount of time to unlock it.
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tried it, over 40 times, not luck. is there any other way?
one youtube video shows using a site calld FGM service and for a fee, if you give them your IME number they will unlock the phone. Anyone here tried this before or know about this service?
I would not give any info to anyone, if it were me. As for other ways, I dont know of any but the method in the link above worked for me when I tested it on my sisters S3
Just throwing this out there no idea if it will work but I'm guessing it would if worse comes to worse. Flash the a stock or rooted tar in Odin from freeza.
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That true. OP, go into recovery, and make a backup
Then ODIN to stock rooted and restore your data...should work
CNexus said:
That true. OP, go into recovery, and make a backup
Then ODIN to stock rooted and restore your data...should work
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Thanks for the help but I'm a noob, this is my first smart phone. Are there any write ups or links to how to do recovery/backup, ODIN, restore?
backinblack00 said:
Thanks for the help but I'm a noob, this is my first smart phone. Are there any write ups or links to how to do recovery/backup, ODIN, restore?
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You're in luck, my friend. Our mighty qbking77 has created a set of videos with just what you need in his thread over here. They are easy to follow. The main thread on how to root is here. Just watch and read all you can before starting, and make sure not to use international ROMs on your Sprint phone (this causes a hard-brick and many facepalms here on XDA)
topherk said:
You're in luck, my friend. Our mighty qbking77 has created a set of videos with just what you need in his thread over here. They are easy to follow. The main thread on how to root is here. Just watch and read all you can before starting, and make sure not to use international ROMs on your Sprint phone (this causes a hard-brick and many facepalms here on XDA)
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awesome! I'll give that a try. Thank you.
topherk said:
You're in luck, my friend. Our mighty qbking77 has created a set of videos with just what you need in his thread over here. They are easy to follow. The main thread on how to root is here. Just watch and read all you can before starting, and make sure not to use international ROMs on your Sprint phone (this causes a hard-brick and many facepalms here on XDA)
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Yeah, dont flash international ROMs or any mods/flashable zips you find outside the Sprint forums
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CNexus said:
That true. OP, go into recovery, and make a backup
Then ODIN to stock rooted and restore your data...should work
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thanks for the help so far but just tried and got stuck again.
Question, I got into the "Android system recovery <3e>" menu and the back-up option is not listed.....
Is there another way to back-up? or am I out of luck and have to do a hard reset from same menu?
You can root it through ODIN (in download mode) and then flash a recovery
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will there be an update to the PurpleDrake method on the D851 with the new 10m update? for it to work properly?
YOu can still get rooted if u are on 10m. I did. It wont exit properly so u will need to pull the battery after it is done.
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YOu can still get rooted if u are on 10m. I did. It wont exit properly so u will need to pull the battery after it is done.
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Correct. However, it does not install TWRP, nor the custom Boot.IMG to prevent triggering the root counter. I too would like to see an update to include these items.
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Correct. However, it does not install TWRP, nor the custom Boot.IMG to prevent triggering the root counter. I too would like to see an update to include these items.
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I see your concern.. you can manually install twrp but i have no idea bout the boot.img
i did all except that. Someone mentioned you can flash back to stock and it will fix the root counter. If you ever need to send in your phone that is... but i do understand its easier if this would be one package kind of thing.
IDK how to even check that yet. LOL. I have already rooted and unrooted, just to familiarize myself with the process.
Does this root method work on the t-mobile D851 10M
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Does this root method work on the t-mobile D851 10M
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Yes, but as stated above, it will glitch. The glitch just freezes on the permaroot steps. Once this happens, removing the battery and rebooting still keeps your device rooted. With 10M, currently, you will have to manually install TWRP. I recommend downloading the IMG file online, and using Flashify to flash it.
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Yes, but as stated above, it will glitch. The glitch just freezes on the permaroot steps. Once this happens, removing the battery and rebooting still keeps your device rooted. With 10M, currently, you will have to manually install TWRP. I recommend downloading the IMG file online, and using Flashify to flash it.
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Thank you for the response. Do you think its worth rooting since 5.0 is coming out soon? I still want to root but will I have to unroot in order to get the 5.0 upgrade? or better yet, will the LG get the upgrade any time soon. Sorry for these questions. And also, since this phone has the top notch camera resolution, will rooting affect the camera?
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Does this root method work on the t-mobile D851 10M
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johnny quest said:
Thank you for the response. Do you think its worth rooting since 5.0 is coming out soon? I still want to root but will I have to unroot in order to get the 5.0 upgrade? or better yet, will the LG get the upgrade any time soon. Sorry for these questions. And also, since this phone has the top notch camera resolution, will rooting affect the camera?
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I unrooted to ensure I get the update. If you are rooted, and have not turned off OTA, you might get the OTA, and it might break something. I personally like the LG camera better than any other so far. Another reason I went back to stock. Rooting and keeping the stock OS, should leave the camera alone. If you flash a different ROM, your mileage may vary.
We should be getting 5.0 before the end of the year, officially. LINK
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I unrooted to ensure I get the update. If you are rooted, and have not turned off OTA, you might get the OTA, and it might break something. I personally like the LG camera better than any other so far. Another reason I went back to stock. Rooting and keeping the stock OS, should leave the camera alone. If you flash a different ROM, your mileage may vary.
We should be getting 5.0 before the end of the year, officially. LINK
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I really appreciate your response. Thank you I will make sure that I have OTA on and maybe root and leave stock.
LG G3 D851: Root before or after Lollipop
My question is do I root now while on Android 4.4.2 or will I be safe to wait until after Lollipop has rolled out? I really want root but I'm afraid that it may not be an option after the update. Any guidance will be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Waiting for device...
Hey, sorry to bug you. I cannot seem to get past Waiting for device...
I've installed the recommended drivers package, I've made sure it's in PTP mode, USB debugging connected, drivers appear to've installed properly: nothing. Just sits there.
Anything I could be missing? D851 running 4.4.2, Windows 7
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Hey, sorry to bug you. I cannot seem to get past Waiting for device...
I've installed the recommended drivers package, I've made sure it's in PTP mode, USB debugging connected, drivers appear to've installed properly: nothing. Just sits there.
Anything I could be missing? D851 running 4.4.2, Windows 7
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Did you change the port number in device manager?
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Did you change the port number in device manager?
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No, perhaps I didn't. Is there a long and detailed explanation of how to use this rooting tool? The first post doesn't mention anything about a port change.
SAMMMMMM said:
No, perhaps I didn't. Is there a long and detailed explanation of how to use this rooting tool? The first post doesn't mention anything about a port change.
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My apologies, that's for restoring stock... I see in your posts, you have it set to PTP... Mine was set to MTP. While "waiting for device" was on screen, I unplugged and replugged the phone. Aside from that, seems like you have done everything else properly...
Anyone else having issues making backups of AOSP ROMs? The backup folder is empty.
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Anyone else having issues making backups of AOSP ROMs? The backup folder is empty.
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Looks like its only when backing up to external SD. Internal backs up fine.
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My apologies, that's for restoring stock... I see in your posts, you have it set to PTP... Mine was set to MTP. While "waiting for device" was on screen, I unplugged and replugged the phone. Aside from that, seems like you have done everything else properly...
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I mean I'd be more frustrated if I wasn't waiting for lollipop to drop, so I'm shelving this for now, but I hope it isn't a persistent nag.
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PurpleDrake issue
i was just rooting my G3 with purpledrake, and while it was doing the permaroot part, purpledrake closed on my computer and now my phone is stuck on a screen showing a red hand with a cross through it and a usb cord plugged into the side of a phone. What should i do?
Are you a BOOST MOBILE customer??
You now have the new Tri-Band model: Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-l710T)
[Update: OH1 and still works flawlessly
I RECENTLY SWITCH TO THE 60$ A MONTH PLAN COMPLETELY UNLIMITED WITH NI THROTTLING SPEEDS WHICH IN RETURN CAN HOTSPOT MULTIPLE DEVICES AND ITS WONDERFUL!!!!]
YOU CAN CALL YOUR CARRIER AND GET THE MSL NUMBER!! THAT EASY!
Are you are prompted when trying to use your HOTSPOT that you need to subscribe???
Well I got great news for you! No need to worry... Follow this guide and get your HOTSPOT
working again for ABSOLUTLY FREE !!!!!
Me nor XDA is NOT responsible for what you decide to do to your phone.
I can guarantee this will work on stock rom 4.4.2 SPH-L710T GS3.
If your willing to try this on any other phones please comment and let others know. Make/model of the phone for starters.
If you will explain your steps taken also would help others out very much! THANK !!!
I received the SPH-L710T after making an insurance claim. I originally had the SPH-L710. Anyway, all I have done so far was use ODIN to install the latest .TAR FILE from
Philz Recovery thread:---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860 (only custom recovery I recommend to use period) BIG THANK YOU TO PHIL! You can check Philz Recovery out for yourself and how to root this device. I'm not going through the whole thing on how to root and so on. So, I am pretty much running the STOCK ROM that came on the phone straight out the box, [BOOST MOBILE]-[NF4]-[4.4.2]. I did ROOT w/ Philz Recovery very simple. Please make sure you take your time and read directions.
This is CONFIRMED to work on SPH-l710T running the STOCK ROM out of the box but ROOTED and I have Philz Recovery once again. I used SPCUtility.apk to finally get my MSL/SPC that I been reading about the past 4 days and couldn't get it till NOW!!! I attached the SPCUtility.apk for you to download. It did work for me. Took me days of searching till I came across a old post I tried so many different ways its ridiculous.
I ran the SPCUtility.apk and it gave me my MSL(SPC) number with out problem! (FOR WHATEVER REASON WHEN YOU LOOK IN YOUR APP DRAW THE APPS NAME IS MSL UTILITY and the icon is a picture of a lock. Open the MSL UTILITY and hit the Read SPC button. You might want write it down. You want to change your APN TYPE now.... Follow these directions to the T. This was is very easy! By adding the following ",Dun" fixed my hotspot(of course without the quotations) It was very simple. I had to find the APN TYPE option but once I found it, it was a text box and all I had to add was ,Dun and hit ok. REBOOTED and it work that easy! . AGAIN follow this EXACTLY and you should have no problems finding the APN type option.
GUIDE FOR GETTING YOUR HOTSPOT TO WORK:
STEP 1: Download the attached file named SPCUtility.apk to phone or EXTsd card. Now install it. Go to your apps and run the MSL Utility app that you downloaded. Click the Read SPC button and write it down. (icon for the app is a lock)
STEP 2: Okay so Go to dial pad and type ##3282# (##DATA#) and hit EDIT then enter the MSL/SPC number you wrote down from STEP 1.
STEP 3: Next go to MORE and select it...
STEP 4: Scroll down to LTEAPN SETTINGS and select it.
STEP 5: Select APN2 LTE internet. Scroll about half way down and select APN type and add ,Dun and select OK.
REBOOT AND PROFIT !!!
ENJOY
Please hit THANK YOU button if I was of any HELP TO YOU!
It would be very appreciated! This took a lot of time and research to get this working. I couldn't find anything on a working HOTSPOT. Only info I could find was paying for an app from the play store. Well in this case its completely FREE !
Please leave some comments or a simple reply!
4.4.2 -Boost Mobile SPH-L710T
WORKING HOTSPOT !!!!
So anybody else try this out??? I would love to get some feedback for others. Im seeing alot of views but no replys..... Wow this was huge for me. I was so excited to have my HOTSPOT back and working finally. Since i got this tri-band phone i thought i was gonna have to run sprints software to get my HOTSPOT working but that was not true. Some replys would be nice. I love and enjoy XDA very much. Such a great community!
I posted a question on the other thread asking hot you turned on the hotspot.
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covergeek said:
I posted a question on the other thread asking hot you turned on the hotspot.
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You dont have the hotspot in your settings option under connections???
No...for some reason the Sprint prepaid is neutered. Won't work with foxfi either
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covergeek said:
No...for some reason the Sprint prepaid is neutered. Won't work with foxfi either
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Your phone is rooted correct?
Also if your phones prepaid be careful cause i get messages tht i have reach my data limits. I dont know if it would burn up your money fast using the hotspot or not cause im with boost and I get a message that my data limit has been reached and i notice my speed is a lil bit slower after that. Would hate for you to use it and run threw all your money and it be cut off with lack of funds. I pay month to month plan with boost mobile
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@covergeek you can try using odin and flash the NF4 stock .tar file. Then flash the philz recovery .tar and root it again. Its very simple. Look around the threads for the stock NF4 .tar and go from there..... just a thought. It will deff give you the hotspot option in settings under your connections tab. I attached the screenshot. Follow the directions in the thread on the NF4 .tar to make sure you do it right. Might wanna ask questions first to make sure. Im positive someone will assist you with any questions you might have before committing to the NF4 build. Then try my guide
Cool..thanks for the info..
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covergeek said:
Cool..thanks for the info..
No problem bro. Anything i can do to help. Once you get either NF4 build or ND8. USE my hotspot thread and its sure to work! Rooting once you odin philz recovery is super easy. I even added the superuser update file in case its needed. Just flash the updated supersu thru recovery and you should be good to go. It will do its thing and reboot. Make sure to download busybox and supersu by chainfire. Thats what work for me. I had a problem at first but flashed the UPDATED SUPERSU file and that did the trick. Also download root checker. That will confirm you have root.
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Works4Me
XxTeXx07xX said:
@covergeek you can try using odin and flash the NF4 stock .tar file. Then flash the philz recovery .tar and root it again. Its very simple. Look around the threads for the stock NF4 .tar and go from there..... just a thought. It will deff give you the hotspot option in settings under your connections tab. I attached the screenshot. Follow the directions in the thread on the NF4 .tar to make sure you do it right. Might wanna ask questions first to make sure. Im positive someone will assist you with any questions you might have before committing to the NF4 build. Then try my guide
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Thank you Tex, I must have missed the link in the L710T rooting thread; NF4 hotspot is unlocked Getting the MSL was a major PITA but MSL Utility worked like a charm. Big thanks again my friend!
NightFlight1 said:
Thank you Tex, I must have missed the link in the L710T rooting thread; NF4 hotspot is unlocked Getting the MSL was a major PITA but MSL Utility worked like a charm. Big thanks again my friend!
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You are very welcome. Im super stoked i was of help. I love this community
dearly. Im sure this will work on other phones too.... Not getting much feedback
as I thought. It took me days to find a app that actually work for the MSL/SPC code.
Anyway I wanna thank you for reply and feedback ENJOY that hotspot and please hit the thanks button lol
XxTeXx07xX said:
You are very welcome. Im super stoked i was of help. I love this community
dearly. Im sure this will work on other phones too.... Not getting much feedback
as I thought. It took me days to find a app that actually work for the MSL/SPC code.
Anyway I wanna thank you for reply and feedback ENJOY that hotspot and please hit the thanks button lol
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I'll try this out as soon as I can. Working on getting rooted,which I find out now. Also will this work on Sprint gs3?
zoedreads said:
I'll try this out as soon as I can. Working on getting rooted,which I find out now. Also will this work on Sprint gs3?
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Im sure it will. Follow the guide. You wanna find that option APN TYPE. Not 100 percent on if your menu is exactly like mine but im 99 percent sure it will be. Once you go for it let me know either post it here or pm me. If you need any help during the process please ask for help. Its very handy if you have a pc to communicate during the process. It will make it easier for me to help if you run into any confusion.... Also please reply and give feedback for others that might come across the same thing as you do. Im pretty sure it will be the same as my guide explains...
Also its very easy to root these phones. I recommend using ODIN and flash Philz Recovery .tar file in the PDA slot. Uncheck auto reboot and other option. Once you get the green pass sign. Disconnect phone, pull battery and enter recovery mode. There a option to root phone in the menu. Very easy. There is alot of helpful guides here to look at. Good luck to ya. Pay attention to them. You need to flash the 4.4. Know as the kitkat bootloader if you upgrading. Depending on what you are already running on your phone.
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XxTeXx07xX said:
Im sure it will. Follow the guide. You wanna find that option APN TYPE. Not 100 percent on if your menu is exactly like mine but im 99 percent sure it will be. Once you go for it let me know either post it here or pm me. If you need any help during the process please ask for help. Its very handy if you have a pc to communicate during the process. It will make it easier for me to help if you run into any confusion.... Also please reply and give feedback for others that might come across the same thing as you do. Im pretty sure it will be the same as my guide explains...
Also its very easy to root these phones. I recommend using ODIN and flash Philz Recovery .tar file in the PDA slot. Uncheck auto reboot and other option. Once you get the green pass sign. Disconnect phone, pull battery and enter recovery mode. There a option to root phone in the menu. Very easy. There is alot of helpful guides here to look at. Good luck to ya. Pay attention to them. You need to flash the 4.4. Know as the kitkat bootloader if you upgrading. Depending on what you are already running on your phone.
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Thanks that what I needed. I'm at work but getting off soon.I'll let you how turns out.Been at this all week.Also I'm on stock,use towelroot but as you know they patch that.
But thanks again n I'll let you know
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Thanks that what I needed. I'm at work but getting off soon.I'll let you how turns out.Been at this all week.Also I'm on stock,use towelroot but as you know they patch that.
But thanks again n I'll let you know
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Np again thank you for the replay. Please hit the thanks button I join this wonderful community to help and help others. Its truly a good feeling every time I see a happy person reply getting their hotspot working! I should title it just HOTSPOT cause i kno it should work on more the just my SPH-L710T. Anyway ENJOY! N please hit the thanks button
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Np again thank you for the replay. Please hit the thanks button I join this wonderful community to help and help others. Its truly a good feeling every time I see a happy person reply getting their hotspot working! I should title it just HOTSPOT cause i kno it should work on more the just my SPH-L710T. Anyway ENJOY! N please hit the thanks button
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Hey need some help with the philz recovery. I have it on my phone n all. Thing is still no root. I saw the re root superuser n pick it reboot still nothing
zoedreads said:
Hey need some help with the philz recovery. I have it on my phone n all. Thing is still no root. I saw the re root superuser n pick it reboot still nothing
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After you (re)root with Philz, install/update SuperSU via play store.
zoedreads said:
Hey need some help with the philz recovery. I have it on my phone n all. Thing is still no root. I saw the re root superuser n pick it reboot still nothing
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Have you went to the playstore and downloaded busybox by stericson and SuperSU by chainfire???? Thats a must. After you download them try recovery mode and re root. Check the option the verify root on exit. If that still does not work try installing the SuperSU-UPDATE that I attched to this post and install it thru recovery.
Well crazy thing I had it. After reboot it everytime I lost root n superuser. I downloaded superuser n after reboot it gone n my root gone.
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Agree.... thats a must
ive took my time to make a video walk threw, please note total time is like 35 MIN but the videos are in parts
please THANK THE DEV. AS YOU VISIT THERE POST THAT MADE THIS HAPPEN, I DO NOT TAKE ANY CREDIT
thanks to @tylerw1369, @thecubed, @hyelton and @Unjustified Dev
as always if your phone kills anyone, turns into a transformer and blows things up, eats your fish or steals your wife. I AM NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE
side effects may include, paperweight, bricked, blown up, boot looped and or fried if done wrong
i tried to be as simple as i can be so please read the post
7 zip
http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
how to use 7 zip is at the bottom of this post, pic walk threw, pics are in order from left to right
install these drives for lg g4 verizon
http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G4/LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.22.0.exe
1. KDZ lg flash tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848
2. lg g4 VS986 -thank tyler for the hard work finding the img file for KDZ-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/help/verizon-11a-kdz-t3165887
3 LG G4 Root method -read carfuly-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
4. for those who keep getting the wrong file, here
http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00166/uO8h/LG_Root.zip
if you wish to do the rooting without video walk threw go for it but take my warning, anyone running on VS98610b please do the KDZ method to install VS986a11
if you do not install VS986a11 you will get a system startup failed when you do the root method
If you watch the video and DON'T wont 13B just ignore the message i have on the video
VIDEO part 1 *kdz method^
VIDEO part 2 *root method*
EDIT:nvm, worked fine. I never got the crash FYI but everything seemed to work just fine! I got an extra reboot which scared me once it loaded lol I also got a "restoring" screen for several minutes as well (just another FYI for others out there who will ask this).
But thanks! This video helped with the pics/descriptions of the other threads.
Dennisg34 said:
EDIT:nvm, worked fine. I never got the crash FYI but everything seemed to work just fine! I got an extra reboot which scared me once it loaded lol I also got a "restoring" screen for several minutes as well (just another FYI for others out there who will ask this).
But thanks! This video helped with the pics/descriptions of the other threads.
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Glad it helped you out
so, just to confirm, this is working root for the VS986??
can this be done with windows 8?
Tomyk89 said:
so, just to confirm, this is working root for the VS986??
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pouxonu said:
can this be done with windows 8?
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I rooted my VS986 yesterday morning on a Windows 8.1 x64 machine following the directions in the G4 Original Development thread. Took maybe 20 minutes to get all the files and successfully root.
Tomyk89 said:
so, just to confirm, this is working root for the VS986??
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yes it works. if your os is on vs98610b do the kdz first. if you are already on vs985a11 do the root method
pouxonu said:
can this be done with windows 8?
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yed and 8.1 32 and 64 bit
Awesome thanks
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pouxonu said:
Awesome thanks
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no problem bro
I'm not sure what's going on but when I download and unzip the Lg root package it's bringing me to some other installer any suggestions
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pouxonu said:
I'm not sure what's going on but when I download and unzip the Lg root package it's bringing me to some other installer any suggestions
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You clicked download instead of download now. If you extract the ZIP and you only see a single exe called LG G4 Root or similar, DO NOT INSTALL! This is adware/malware. Click on the other download link, and when you extract it you should see 6-8 files with the needed Send_Command and adb files.
Oh yeah, FYI through* if you want to edit the title lol
pouxonu said:
I'm not sure what's going on but when I download and unzip the Lg root package it's bringing me to some other installer any suggestions
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did you use 7 zip. if not 7 zip was bit tricky for me. when i get home i help u get the 7 zip going.
got it done thanks
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ok i added a few things to this post, as for the 7 zip, sorry that it isent a video, im at work doing this on break, hope this helps everyone
for those who get the wrong lg root i added the thing that will give you the LG_Root.zip
When you say a11, do you mean 11A?
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R4NDR01D said:
When you say a11, do you mean 11A?
Software Version:
VS98611A
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Yes
Sorry for the confusetion. I been hearing it both ways
Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
I managed to get my G4 working and rooted.
b3y0ndd34th said:
Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
I managed to get my G4 working and rooted.
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you are welcome. im really happy i could help. remeber to thank the devs. to
I achieved root today on REVVL V+ 5G.
This phone is made by wingtech and is a mediatek phone, so why is this in TCL under forums??
I know this sounds crappy but I cannot share all the details. Don't ask why, its complicated. Updates to follow.
xnandman said:
I achieved root today on REVVL V+ 5G.
This phone is made by wingtech and is a mediatek phone, so why is this in TCL under forums??
I know this sounds crappy but I cannot share all the details. Don't ask why, its complicated. Updates to follow.
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Can u do mine?
Very interested in this
So I guess we should set some sort of appointment ?
Will keep an eye on this thread !
End result is unlocked bootloader and magisk installed.
xnandman said:
I know this sounds crappy but I cannot share all the details. Don't ask why, its complicated. Updates to follow.
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If you're unable to share the steps for this method, what purpose does this thread have?
Timmmmaaahh! said:
If you're unable to share the steps for this method, what purpose does this thread have?
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Unlock bootloader with mtkclient since it is a mediatek phone. The exploit works lovely. Then root with magisk. Here is my patched 11 boot flashboot mode - flashboot flash boot magiskpatched.img <--. Example hope this helps people ---- T-Mobile USA Android 11
P.S. - Tidbits for those in need ┤Mod Edit├┤Link not allowed├
LMAO.
You want to keep it as a secret while using someone else's work?
Guys, just follow the guide here:
GitHub - bkerler/mtkclient: MTK reverse engineering and flash tool
MTK reverse engineering and flash tool. Contribute to bkerler/mtkclient development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
I paid $8.00 for a carrier unlock via remote TeamViewer on eBay. I asked if he could unlock the bootloader as well. Everything went well. I used the magisk boot.img posted somewhere on here to flash for root. So far everything working well. I pass safetynet but no luck with GPay.
Any possible way for this to work on the REVVL V 4G?
Anyone plan on doing a rom for this phone?
Aluran said:
Any possible way for this to work on the REVVL V 4G?
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I am also wondering this about my phone, i have REVVL V (TMRVL4G)
xnandman said:
I achieved root today on REVVL V+ 5G.
This phone is made by wingtech and is a mediatek phone, so why is this in TCL under forums??
I know this sounds crappy but I cannot share all the details. Don't ask why, its complicated. Updates to follow.
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Could you please help me. I have same phone and need to root it. Thanks
Jmasse22 said:
Could you please help me. I have same phone and need to root it. Thanks
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Same problem bro...
pincali said:
Unlock bootloader with mtkclient since it is a mediatek phone. The exploit works lovely. Then root with magisk. Here is my patched 11 boot flashboot mode - flashboot flash boot magiskpatched.img <--. Example hope this helps people ---- T-Mobile USA Android 11
P.S. - Tidbits for those in need ┤Mod Edit├┤Link not allowed├
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Can you help me to unlock the bootloader? Any video that explains it?
jwhinery99 said:
Can u do mine
pincali said:
Unlock bootloader with mtkclient since it is a mediatek phone. The exploit works lovely. Then root with magisk. Here is my patched 11 boot flashboot mode - flashboot flash boot magiskpatched.img <--. Example hope this helps people ---- T-Mobile USA Android 11
P.S. - Tidbits for those in need ┤Mod Edit├┤Link not allowed├
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I'm going to borrow this for my guide. I'll give you credit. Mine works. So weird, two identical phones, one I patched the zipped img, the other I unpacked the img and patched. One will not work for the other and vice versa and I have no idea why. It seems to be the exact same device. But I've had two people brick and need recovery and maybe this could make it easier. Thanks. Hope you don't mind. Check out my guide: do you know an easier way to flash stock ROM? I haven't yet ported twrp. I returned mine to stock and sold them both today and I'm going to take a break
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Yo, what happened? I seen a link to the patched img and a mod edit nix your video link. I replied taking about my guide, look again and the link is gone. DM that to me please, if you would be so kind. Do you have TWRP, payload.bin mt6833_scatter.txt, OTA? Anything you could give me would be awesome. If you want to edit my guide, feel free to offer any pointers. I'll edit the guide and give you credit. I don't know if that matters to you, or not. I like the attention, but at the same time I'm a perfectionist. I can't stop trying to make something better. Thanks in advance
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Yo, what happened? I seen a link to the patched img and a mod edit nix your video link. I replied taking about my guide, look again and the link is gone. DM that to me please, if you would be so kind. Do you have TWRP, payload.bin mt6833_scatter.txt, OTA? Anything you could give me would be awesome. If you want to edit my guide, feel free to offer any pointers. I'll edit the guide and give you credit. I don't know if that matters to you, or not. I like the attention, but at the same time I'm a perfectionist. I can't stop trying to make something better. Thanks in advance
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I have the scatter for 6833 if anyone needs it. File enclosed as well as a few other tools and files I needed to root my revvl 6 5g, you should be able to do the rest on your own. Make sure when you are using mtkclient that you back up your preloader above all things in case you mess up. Your scatter will save your hide as well. I've also enclosed mtkclient bypass tool and the 6833 payload you will need as well. Good luck, and credit to Hovatek, and bkerley for their respective tools. If using sp flash tool use the enclosed scatter and the DA_allinone file for the other.
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I have the scatter for 6833 if anyone needs it. File enclosed as well as a few other tools and files I needed to root my revvl 6 5g, you should be able to do the rest on your own. Make sure when you are using mtkclient that you back up your preloader above all things in case you mess up. Your scatter will save your hide as well. I've also enclosed mtkclient bypass tool and the 6833 payload you will need as well. Good luck, and credit to Hovatek, and bkerley for their respective tools. If using sp flash tool use the enclosed scatter and the DA_allinone file for the other.
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Hey, I'm trying to complete a guide for the revvl v+ 5g. Other people are reporting issues and we're trying to resolve it. We could use your help over here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-flash-stock.4541841/ thanks in advance. Btw, I have that scatter already. It was weird how I got it, though. I found the source code somewhere, I just copied the text and removed the quotation marks and saved it in notepad. Spflash gave me trouble and I had to tinker with some things and bypass DA. But it worked. I thought it'd work for everybody, but now spflash isn't working for some folks, but then we found the newest version. It's not on the official site :/ but now some folks can't get back to stock even with correct files and firmware. I have at least 3 guys dead in the water. Any help would be appreciated. I know you have a life and all, but if you get the time
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Hey, I'm trying to complete a guide for the revvl v+ 5g. Other people are reporting issues and we're trying to resolve it. We could use your help over here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-flash-stock.4541841/ thanks in advance. Btw, I have that scatter already. It was weird how I got it, though. I found the source code somewhere, I just copied the text and removed the quotation marks and saved it in notepad. Spflash gave me trouble and I had to tinker with some things and bypass DA. But it worked. I thought it'd work for everybody, but now spflash isn't working for some folks, but then we found the newest version. It's not on the official site :/ but now some folks can't get back to stock even with correct files and firmware. I have at least 3 guys dead in the water. Any help would be appreciated. I know you have a life and all, but if you get the time
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I don't know how much I can help; I'm little more than an amateur with an engineer type of learning capability and a tenacious drive. I suck at teaching, but will take a look at the thread anyway, because on the way to rooting a treble based a/b partition with tamper evident ro.props, plus having bricked my device 9 ways to Sunday, there's some possibility of being able to offer some assistance. See you there man.
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I don't know how much I can help; I'm little more than an amateur with an engineer type of learning capability and a tenacious drive. I suck at teaching, but will take a look at the thread anyway, because on the way to rooting a treble based a/b partition with tamper evident ro.props, plus having bricked my device 9 ways to Sunday, there's some possibility of being able to offer some assistance. See you there man.
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You're definitely more knowledgeable than I am, it seems. Thanks