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Problem with upgrading to 6.0

Hi guys
Recently i bought my girlfriend LG G4. Now I think it's from Singapore, and I totally have no idea, how to update it. I have 5.1 now, and of course I wanna 6.0. Using automatic option from smartphone still showing "up to date". LG bridge is finding some firmware, but after downloading, at 1% i got error. LG UP always saying, that's bad kdz file ( I download 4-5 of them). When i'm trying to check version by IMEI on devtester, I get nothing. I have no clue what could i do next .
imeipro.info/report.html?token=cae9ce52b6c7405da35d3d01e2cbe86b[/url]

Liian said:
Hi guys
Recently i bought my girlfriend LG G4. Now I think it's from Singapore, and I totally have no idea, how to update it. I have 5.1 now, and of course I wanna 6.0. Using automatic option from smartphone still showing "up to date". LG bridge is finding some firmware, but after downloading, at 1% i got error. LG UP always saying, that's bad kdz file ( I download 4-5 of them). When i'm trying to check version by IMEI on devtester, I get nothing. I have no clue what could i do next .
imeipro.info/report.html?token=cae9ce52b6c7405da35d3d01e2cbe86b[/url]
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Go into Settings > About Phone > Software Version - at the bottom of the tab click on 'Software Version'. It should give you a version with 10(?) in it (last few numbers in the string). Find one with the same string with 20(?) for the same carrier. Use LGUP-NEW (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803) and click upgrade to set the 20(?) kdz file you found, then proceed to upgrade it.
Good Luck.

sdembiske said:
Go into Settings > About Phone > Software Version - at the bottom of the tab click on 'Software Version'. It should give you a version with 10(?) in it (last few numbers in the string). Find one with the same string with 20(?) for the same carrier. Use LGUP-NEW (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803) and click upgrade to set the 20(?) kdz file you found, then proceed to upgrade it.
Good Luck.
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Well, I have h815 10b, so i download 20b, and still from lg up, lg bridge, to lg flash tool (which i think have right to not work with marshmallow) I always have an error.
like this:
http://imgur.com/a/GCJMg
Still, thanks for advice .

Liian said:
Well, I have h815 10b, so i download 20b, and still from lg up, lg bridge, to lg flash tool (which i think have right to not work with marshmallow) I always have an error.
like this:
http://imgur.com/a/GCJMg
Still, thanks for advice .
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First - check the LGUP-NEW thread to see if others have posted similar problems and gotten any answers. If you don't find anything, post the issue there.
My suspicion is a carrier difference from the original but ...

sdembiske said:
First - check the LGUP-NEW thread to see if others have posted similar problems and gotten any answers. If you don't find anything, post the issue there.
My suspicion is a carrier difference from the original but ...
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Okay, I'll check. Tell me only, because I'm not a native speaker in english, what do you mean by "carrier" in this context? And thank you for your interest - I was searching help in the biggest android forum in my country, and nobody was enough kind to respond .
Anyway, this is worst present I ever made to someone . First of all i was waiting 2 months for package, second problem with battery in theoretically brand new phone and now this soft issue. Well, I'll stay with Samsung s8 for myself than g6 .

Liian said:
Okay, I'll check. Tell me only, because I'm not a native speaker in english, what do you mean by "carrier" in this context? And thank you for your interest - I was searching help in the biggest android forum in my country, and nobody was enough kind to respond .
Anyway, this is worst present I ever made to someone . First of all i was waiting 2 months for package, second problem with battery in theoretically brand new phone and now this soft issue. Well, I'll stay with Samsung s8 for myself than g6 .
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By carrier, I mean the wireless company that provides the phone/texting services to your phone ... if the phone wasn't bought from the original services company.
If it was, the other option might be to try a factory data reset to see if it allows the update to 6.0 to come through automatically - you will have to back all your data first, otherwise you will lose it.
PS: Don't forget to click the Thanks button ...

Well, I bough it from auction so it shouldn't be branded phone, but when i google it, i find information - buyer "EE". Quick look - provider from Great Britain? http://imeipro.info/report.html?token=cae9ce52b6c7405da35d3d01e2cbe86b

Liian said:
Well, I bough it from auction so it shouldn't be branded phone, but when i google it, i find information - buyer "EE". Quick look - provider from Great Britain? http://imeipro.info/report.html?token=cae9ce52b6c7405da35d3d01e2cbe86b
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Refer to this link and see if the info provided helps solve your invalid kdz issue:
Link: https://www.mylgphones.com/how-to-solvefix-the-kdz-file-is-invalid-issue.html

sdembiske said:
go into settings > about phone > software version - at the bottom of the tab click on 'software version'. It should give you a version with 10(?) in it (last few numbers in the string). Find one with the same string with 20(?) for the same carrier. Use lgup-new (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803) and click upgrade to set the 20(?) kdz file you found, then proceed to upgrade it.
Good luck.
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Why can't he use LG Flash Tool instead of LG UP ? It's more readily available.
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sdembiske said:
By carrier, I mean the wireless company that provides the phone/texting services to your phone ... if the phone wasn't bought from the original services company.
If it was, the other option might be to try a factory data reset to see if it allows the update to 6.0 to come through automatically - you will have to back all your data first, otherwise you will lose it.
PS: Don't forget to click the Thanks button ...
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Tell him to flash the H815 European firmware... it will not do any damage because the OS has the same signature across all variants, so the bootloader will accept.

sdembiske said:
Refer to this link and see if the info provided helps solve your invalid kdz issue:
Link: https://www.mylgphones.com/how-to-solvefix-the-kdz-file-is-invalid-issue.html
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Thanks, I'll check it today evening. Hope it will work
BIG_BADASS said:
Why can't he use LG Flash Tool instead of LG UP ? It's more readily available.
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Also keep in mind, if you upgrade from 5.1... you can no longer root the device...
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Tell him to flash the H815 European firmware... it will not do any damage because the OS has the same signature across all variants, so the bootloader will accept.
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Read somewhere that LG flash tool working only with 5.1, not 6.0. About version - except 20b, i have also european so if first will work, i'll next . I know that i can't root phone with 6.0 but first of all - it's for my girlfriend and i think, that she don't care. Second - with quite long history with android, i never rooted any of them. I never saw a reason and also i'm bit scared when we're talking about more complicated actions . Anyway, thanks for advice. We will in next 5 hours if i finally get 6.0 on this phone

Liian said:
Thanks, I'll check it today evening. Hope it will work
Read somewhere that LG flash tool working only with 5.1, not 6.0. About version - except 20b, i have also european so if first will work, i'll next . I know that i can't root phone with 6.0 but first of all - it's for my girlfriend and i think, that she don't care. Second - with quite long history with android, i never rooted any of them. I never saw a reason and also i'm bit scared when we're talking about more complicated actions . Anyway, thanks for advice. We will in next 5 hours if i finally get 6.0 on this phone
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I recommend you root the device, then unlock the bootloader.
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Liian said:
Thanks, I'll check it today evening. Hope it will work
Read somewhere that LG flash tool working only with 5.1, not 6.0. About version - except 20b, i have also european so if first will work, i'll next . I know that i can't root phone with 6.0 but first of all - it's for my girlfriend and i think, that she don't care. Second - with quite long history with android, i never rooted any of them. I never saw a reason and also i'm bit scared when we're talking about more complicated actions . Anyway, thanks for advice. We will in next 5 hours if i finally get 6.0 on this phone
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You're lucky you have the European version.. you have no idea how much hassle I went through to get that version...
So anyways, since your bootloader is unlockable, I recommend you unlock it first, prior to flashing anything mentioned by sdembiske.
I recommend you also root the phone and install TWRP, just incase something goes wrong while flashing, you can easily recover the phone, and not have it completely destroyed.
Once you have rooted, unlocked bootloader, and installed TWRP, you can safely do literally anything on the phone
Flashing the rom can easily make your 700USD device worth 0, within seconds... so Please .... take the precautions.... and install TWRP
Cheers
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Even some of the LG G4 variants with locked bootloaders are rootable...... your variant is DEFINITELY rootable

Liian said:
Thanks, I'll check it today evening. Hope it will work
Read somewhere that LG flash tool working only with 5.1, not 6.0. About version - except 20b, i have also european so if first will work, i'll next . I know that i can't root phone with 6.0 but first of all - it's for my girlfriend and i think, that she don't care. Second - with quite long history with android, i never rooted any of them. I never saw a reason and also i'm bit scared when we're talking about more complicated actions . Anyway, thanks for advice. We will in next 5 hours if i finally get 6.0 on this phone
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LG Flash Tool has many more bricking issues than LGUP-NEW. If you ever decide you want to roll-back to 5.1, LGUP-NEW will throw up a roll-back version error if one is present - LG Flash Tool will not and will result in a bricked phone. Overall, your best and safest bet is to use LGUP-NEW.
One note: There are fraudulent sellers of supposed H815's out there and as you bought yours through auction there are no guarantees. To be on the safe side I would check with the seller to see if you can ascertain if he was the original owner and ask where the phone was purchased (what country) and who the original carrier was.

Well it didn't work. Anyway in download mode it show mi LG F500k. It's mean sth or it's normal name for g4

Liian said:
Well it didn't work. Anyway in download mode it show mi LG F500k. It's mean sth or it's normal name for g4
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G4 F500k is the Korean version, isn't it??
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/korean-g4-f500k-t3150548
Before you do anything, be 100% sure what variant you have. To do so, please enter the following codes in the phone's dial pad:
*#546368#*815#
*#546368#*500#
If the first one works, you have the H815, if the second one works, you have the F500K ...
Report your findings,,,

Liian said:
Well it didn't work. Anyway in download mode it show mi LG F500k. It's mean sth or it's normal name for g4
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Power down the phone, pull off the back cover and take out the battery. There should be a white tag under it - make a note of all the letters and numbers there. Provided the tag hasn't been tampered with, it should provide a good idea of what model you have and help narrow down your search for a kdz/tot that will work. I would still check with the seller of the phone and seek some verification. If the auction site is reputable, you may have some recourse if the phone is not as it was sold as.

sdembiske said:
Power down the phone, pull off the back cover and take out the battery. There should be a white tag under it - make a note of all the letters and numbers there. Provided the tag hasn't been tampered with, it should provide a good idea of what model you have and help narrow down your search for a kdz/tot that will work. I would still check with the seller of the phone and seek some verification. If the auction site is reputable, you may have some recourse if the phone is not as it was sold as.
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The physical label is easier to tamper with, than the actual software. Just go by my suggestion.. the MMI codes.

Liian said:
Well it didn't work. Anyway in download mode it show mi LG F500k. It's mean sth or it's normal name for g4
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The member providing you with the codes to access the hidden menu seems to have forgotten that not all codes work for the same models (as he himself found out when he tried once before) - there are carrier firmware variations with locks imposed on being able to access some. IMEI's can be changed by 'snakeheads, pimps' ... and fraudulent sellers.
Frankly, you are lucky you haven't bricked your phone completely by flashing different model/carrier variants and if you had used the LG Flash Tool to install the H815 kdz variant he recommended, you most likely would have. The same member has, for a fact, provided misleading, misinformed and potentially very harmful advice to other less informed members.

Frankly, you are lucky you haven't bricked your phone completely by flashing different model/carrier variants and if you had used the LG Flash Tool to install the H815 kdz variant he recommended, you most likely would have.
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What do you mean "if you had used the LG Flash Tool to install the H815 kdz variant he recommended, YOU MOST LIKELY WOULD HAVE" ??
How do you know for sure?? Have you tried it??? NO you havn't tried it, so you have no right to say "it would most likely brick it".
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Liian said:
Well it didn't work. Anyway in download mode it show mi LG F500k. It's mean sth or it's normal name for g4
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Hey buddy, let's check whether your bootloader is unlockable before you do anything. Please download ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
Before we do anything, make sure "Enable OEM Unlock" and "USB Debugging" options are enabled.
Once you install ADB, open Command Prompt (Press Windows Key + R , then type 'cmd' and press Enter key)
Issue the following commands:
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cd C:\adb
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adb start-server
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adb devices
At this point, your device should show up under the list of devices. If it doesn't issue the following commands to restart the ADB server:
Code:
adb kill-server
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adb start-server
Then, check again whether the device is being detected
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adb devices
If the device is not showing, please check whether drivers are properly installed
If the device is being shown, you can proceed to the following command:
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
If the device just boots back to Android, then the bootloader is locked, and you could have any device aside from the H811 or H815 European version
If it boots into the bootloader, then you have either the H811 or the H815 European version, and you should be able to easily root, install TWRP and flash any variants kdz file.
Now, if you have got this far without booting back to Android, time to unlock bootloader:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Once complete, issue:
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fastboot getvar unlock
If you get the message "Unlock: Yes", then you have successfully unlocked bootloader.
Hope this helps

sdembiske said:
the member providing you with the codes to access the hidden menu seems to have forgotten that not all codes work for the same models (as he himself found out when he tried once before) - there are carrier firmware variations with locks imposed on being able to access some. Imei's can be changed by 'snakeheads, pimps' ... And fraudulent sellers.
Frankly, you are lucky you haven't bricked your phone completely by flashing different model/carrier variants and if you had used the lg flash tool to install the h815 kdz variant he recommended, you most likely would have. The same member has, for a fact, provided misleading, misinformed and potentially very harmful advice to other less informed members.
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let him try the codes first ok...
If it doesn't work, then you complain... Otherwise you be quiet
You have no right to talk on his behalf and tell what works and what doesnt ok... let him try and see

It Looks Like Root Is Coming Soon To All V30 Models With Unlockable Bootloaders

According to this thread. A way has finally been found to flash V30's and other LG devices without a check for the RSA keys. The post and thread can be found here, where it is mentioned that...
runningnak3d said:
You guys aren't going to believe this shiz. I just flashed TWRP onto my H918 by total accident.
I was trying to solve the MISC WRTE / COPY (copy2 flashing), and I needed a test file descriptor. I knew that indirect flashing -- RSVD IDDD opens /data/idt.cfg for writing. I wanted ANYTHING except my onboard storage so I didn't brick my phone. When I went to make sure that idt.cfg was in write mode, I MEANT to type lsof (list open files), but what I typed was ls-f, and I got file not found. Then I typed dmesg to try and find out what just happened, and I didn't get anything. So then I typed ls-f again, and this time I got dmesg not found.
So I figured I would try passing some things as the payload: RSVD IDDD /system/bin/sh
ls-f did nothing. So I thought it was running a shell and exiting. Nope.
Finally figured out that what it was looking for was an update file. So.... RSVD IDDD /storage/external_SD/SoftwareUpdate/update.zip
and....
Code:
[LAF] Start flashing HW user partition 0
[LAF] success to close handle to flash driver
[LAF] flashing done.
Turns out that download mode doesn't verify the integrity of update.zip when it is called via indirect flashing. As in it doesn't check to see that it was signed with the keys that are usually in /res
Root is for real coming soon...
Oh, the best part, this is available in ALL current versions of lafd on any and every LG model.
-- Brian
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Edit: This is only going to be possible on models where the bootloader can be unlocked.

Well, that will definitely jump start development.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+

ChazzMatt said:
Well, that will definitely jump start development.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Yeah. More development should really help with the popularity of the V30 line, which will also be good for LG's sales of the device.

Wow. Good news and I was about to swap my lg v30 for the s9.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

No. Only the H932 since they can unlock their bootloader. All other V30 models that can't unlock their bootloaders are still restricted by dm-verity.
-- Brian

runningnak3d said:
No. Only the H932 since they can unlock their bootloader. All other V30 models that can't unlock their bootloaders are still restricted by dm-verity.
-- Brian
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I feel guilty but still happy. I've got the H932. I think rooting this will make me more likely to keep it a long time like I have with my Note 3.
Edit: I should refrain from updating to Oreo shouldn't I? Do you think it will lock down the bootloader?
Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk Pro.

Yes, I would refrain from upgrading to Oreo for now. It is possible to close this hole. It wouldn't be easy, but it is possible.
-- Brian

runningnak3d said:
No. Only the H932 since they can unlock their bootloader. All other V30 models that can't unlock their bootloaders are still restricted by dm-verity.
-- Brian
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This is great news but if what Brian has said here is true (which it most likely is) then OP should maybe change the title or include this. Still really good news for H932 tho!

What really sucks is that abl is encrypted on the V30, so I have zero chance of unlocking it on models besides the H932. The G6, V20, and G5 I will probably be able to unlock their boot loaders without an engineering aboot.
Things are only going to get worse with the SD845. The entire TrustZone will be in QFPROM. Root will very likely be a thing of the past except on developer friendly phones.
-- Brian

runningnak3d said:
No. Only the H932 since they can unlock their bootloader. All other V30 models that can't unlock their bootloaders are still restricted by dm-verity.
-- Brian
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The bootloader is unlockable on the H933 as well. It's basically very similar to the T-Mobile situation. I didn't realize it was restricted to only models where it was already possible to unlock the bootloader.
Edit: Corrected the OP and thread title. Thanks for clarifying that aspect.

Then this will work on the H933 as well

runningnak3d said:
Then this will work on the H933 as well
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That will make the H933 owners around here quite happy.

jcsww said:
That will make the H933 owners around here quite happy.
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Confirmed the H933 has bootloader unlock? You've done it?
The only other guy who posted about it here has no credibility. He said said a lot of nonsense and never would provide any proof. If you say the H933 has bootloader unlock, OK.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+

runningnak3d said:
What really sucks is that abl is encrypted on the V30, so I have zero chance of unlocking it on models besides the H932. The G6, V20, and G5 I will probably be able to unlock their boot loaders without an engineering aboot.
Things are only going to get worse with the SD845. The entire TrustZone will be in QFPROM. Root will very likely be a thing of the past except on developer friendly phones.
-- Brian
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what about V10 users?
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runningnak3d said:
What really sucks is that abl is encrypted on the V30, so I have zero chance of unlocking it on models besides the H932. The G6, V20, and G5 I will probably be able to unlock their boot loaders without an engineering aboot.
Things are only going to get worse with the SD845. The entire TrustZone will be in QFPROM. Root will very likely be a thing of the past except on developer friendly phones.
-- Brian
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what about V10 users?

ChazzMatt said:
Confirmed the H933 has bootloader unlock? You've done it?
The only other guy who posted about it here had no credibility. He said he lot of nonsense and never would provide any proof. If you say so, OK.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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I haven't tried it but I am willing to. I back up my texts regularly and that is pretty much all I care about backing up, but I could also make one of those LG backups. I'm not sure what that all backs up though.

jcsww said:
I haven't tried it but I am willing to. I back up my texts regularly and that is pretty much all I care about backing up, but I could also make one of those LG backups. I'm not sure what that all backs up though.
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Me
I've been digging into LG backups, but that's a side story. It backs up everything like apps/apps data and yes, texts
It will not, however, back up SuperSu ?

Josh McGrath said:
Me
I've been digging into LG backups, but that's a side story. It backs up everything like apps/apps data and yes, texts
It will not, however, back up SuperSu
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If that makes it easy to get the phone back to the way it is then after being bootloader unlocked. That pretty much makes it painless. I will run the backup tonight and either attempt the unlock tonight or at some point tomorrow.

jcsww said:
If that makes it easy to get the phone back to the way it is then after being bootloader unlocked. That pretty much makes it painless. I will run the backup tonight and either attempt the unlock tonight or at some point tomorrow.
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It actually does. It even backs up your system settings. Pretty nice

jcsww said:
If that makes it easy to get the phone back to the way it is then after being bootloader unlocked. That pretty much makes it painless. I will run the backup tonight and either attempt the unlock tonight or at some point tomorrow.
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Man, I will be waiting for your results. This will be a total game changer for my use and perspective on this device.
Best prospect I've heard in months!
Sent from my LG-H933 using Tapatalk

I don't suppose this would allow for flashing TWRP without voiding the warranty on an unlocked US998?

Need some advice on my V30 VS996.

I just purchased a Verizon VS996 upgrading from my G3. It's been a couple years since I have rooted and flashed a Rom so before I go any further I have a couple questions.
I located the root thread (on xda) and plan on rooting
1. What Rom that is stable as a daily driver do you recommend?
I'm not looking for all the bells and whistles just something with no/very bloatware. I rely wifi tethering via foxfi a lot and will use the audio via usb to my head-unit. It also has to play well with Android Auto (I'm new to that).
Any advice/recommendation's is much appreciated.
JD

Drive_It said:
I just purchased a Verizon VS996 upgrading from my G3. It's been a couple years since I have rooted and flashed a Rom so before I go any further I have a couple questions.
I located the root thread (on xda) and plan on rooting
1. What Rom that is stable as a daily driver do you recommend?
I'm not looking for all the bells and whistles just something with no/very bloatware. I rely wifi tethering via foxfi a lot and will use the audio via usb to my head-unit. It also has to play well with Android Auto (I'm new to that).
Any advice/recommendation's is much appreciated.
JD
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We have a lot of VS996 users here in the forum. Some run custom ROMs, some don't. Some switch back and forth.
See post #2, point #4...
ADVICE ON CUSTOM ROMS
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154

ChazzMatt said:
We have a lot of VS996 users here in the forum. Some run custom ROMs, some don't. Some switch back and forth.
See post #2, point #4...
ADVICE ON CUSTOM ROMS
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
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Cool Deal. Thanks for the help.

DotOS works really well when I used it on my vs996, but I hear if you crossflash to us998 first, ROMs work better.

dbnoack12 said:
DotOS works really well when I used it on my vs996, but I hear if you crossflash to us998 first, ROMs work better.
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What does crossflash mean?

VS996 on stock rooted rom here. I stayed here because I want to keep VOLTE compatibility, particularly since VZ will be dropping standard calling at the end of the year, so you will HAVE to have VOLTE to make calls after that. AFAIK, stock is the only place VZ-VOLTE works.
It's easy enough to debloat further if you want. Just remember to leave the MyVerizon app active, as this is where the VOLTE functionality seems to reside.
Also, when rooting, be sure to follow the WTF thread (specifically post 193 by ChazzMatt). Any other thread is probably inaccurate. Print it out, read it, then read it again... THEN do the steps. It's pretty simple (even though the post is long... but that's because it's VERY detailed).

Drive_It said:
What does crossflash mean?
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Convert to another firmware.
For VS996, you have to do that at least temporarily anyway -- when unlocking bootloader and installing TWRP. But then you can flash back to latest VS996 firmware via TWRP-flashable zip (built like a ROM), to run stock rooted firmware.
I suggest you do that for a little while anyway, to get a baseline comparison to any ROMs you then may flash. Custom ROMs are a work in progress. What works on stock (LG camera, DTS 3D Surround sound, and for Verizon users having cellular data effortlessly) may not work on AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs -- but devs are always improving their releases all the time. This is not a criticism of any devs.
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schwinn8 said:
VS996 on stock rooted rom here. I stayed here because I want to keep VOLTE compatibility, particularly since VZ will be dropping standard calling at the end of the year, so you will HAVE to have VOLTE to make calls after that. AFAIK, stock is the only place VZ-VOLTE works.
It's easy enough to debloat further if you want. Just remember to leave the MyVerizon app active, as this is where the VOLTE functionality seems to reside.
Also, when rooting, be sure to follow the WTF thread (specifically post 193 by ChazzMatt). Any other thread is probably inaccurate. Print it out, read it, then read it again... THEN do the steps. It's pretty simple (even though the post is long... but that's because it's VERY detailed).
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Yeah, when Verizon CDMA is retired end of this year, and VoLTE is mandatory, that's going to be interesting time for any Verizon users on custom ROMs...
VERIZON CDMA Network Activation Retirement
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-218813/
Verizon Wireless is retiring its CDMA (3G) network at the end of 2019.
Current users of CDMA-only devices or 4G LTE voice-capable devices that do not support HD Voice service can continue to use their current devices until we retire our CDMA network, or can change devices.
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Rooted Verizon VS996 V30 users won't have to change "devices" when CDMA ends, but if they are on AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs they will have to change back to V30 rooted stock firmware... However, with Magisk mods like Anxious V30, rooted stock firmware is very good.

What is your recommendation(s) for a wireless charger. Amazon and Ebay have numerous options.

Drive_It said:
What is your recommendation(s) for a wireless charger. Amazon and Ebay have numerous options.
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Redline said:
Huh. Got a wireless pad you'd recommend?
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I like the tilted ones for easy viewing. I have several of these Anker in my house. You'll need a separate power QuickCharge plug for it, but those are inexpensive.
Anker Qi wireless charger (tilted): (less than $17)
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Qi-Certified-Compatible-Fast-Charging-PowerWave/dp/B07DBXZZN3
3-pack Quick Charge 3.0 18W plugs: ($12)
https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Compatible-Qualcomm-Certified-TININ/dp/B07D3SLD1D

I'm getting everything in order to root but I'm extremely confused. The instructions continue to refer to "pre-July 2018 Firmware" but I'm evidently missing the Post. My "Android security patch level" says "Nov, 1 2018". My software version is VS99620g. Can someone clarify.
Thanks
JD

Drive_It said:
I'm getting everything in order to root but I'm extremely confused. The instructions continue to refer to "pre-July 2018 Firmware" but I'm evidently missing the Post. My "Android security patch level" says "Nov, 1 2018". My software version is VS99620g. Can someone clarify.
Thanks
JD
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Are you reading the instructions on web browser or app? XDA app truncates long posts, randomly skipping entire paragraphs. Read in web browser.
Also you should print out the Instructions so you can read them well.
Nothing is missing. There's links to download what you need. Maybe you are skipping the part where you have to Frankenstein your phone temporarily to US998?
SOME of the instructions are a decision tree: If this, then do X. If that, then go to next section.
In the WTF instructions, having a VS996, it should force you to the Frankenstein instructions. When you finish that step, then return to WTF.

ChazzMatt said:
Are you reading the instructions on web browser or app? XDA app truncates long posts, randomly skipping entire paragraphs. Read in web browser.
Also you should print out the Instructions so you can read them well.
Nothing is missing. There's links to download what you need. Maybe you are skipping the part where you have to Frankenstein your phone temporarily to US998?
SOME of the instructions are a decision tree: If this, then do X. If that, then go to next section.
In the WTF instructions, having a VS996, it should force you to the Frankenstein instructions. When you finish that step, then return to WTF.
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Understood. Thanks for the help.

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Understood. Thanks for the help.
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This is in Section 3, Prep.
The link to US998 Oreo KDZ thread is there. When you go to the thread, at the top it gives you more details that your want US998 20A or 20B, for the bootloader unlock part. Both US998 20A and 20B are pre-July 2018 firmware with fastboot flash commands.
However if you read more in the instructions, it tells you what you have to do to be able to flash the US998 20A or 20B...
After bootloader unlock and TWRP installation, you can then convert back to VS996 firmware (if you wish) via TWRP flashable zip. That's also covered in the Instructions, towards the end as "Extras".

I'm assuming LGUP is the program (for windows) which is used to push everything to the phone? Post 193 says nothing about unlocking the bootloader so is that another step?
Can someone help me with the specifics of this: "1) Download and install REGULAR LGUP and then go the LGUP folder on C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP and replace the "normal" files with the Dev Patched files (attached to this post)."
Thanks
JD

Drive_It said:
Post 193 says nothing about unlocking the bootloader so is that another step?
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Little confused by your question. Bootloader unlock as well as installing TWRP and rooting is the whole point of WTF instructions in post 193.
Section 5 is titled: 5: LET'S GO -- UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
THERE is the bootloader unlock, then followed by Section 6, which is TWRP installation and root.
Up until then you have been making decisions, preparing. Someone with a European H930 on May 2018 firmware is in a different situation than someone with Sprint LS998 on 2019 firmware. So, we have to get everyone to the "same place", before we can unlock the bootloader.
In the opening paragraphs, I tell people they need pre-July 2018 Oreo firmware with fastboot flash commands.
That's what the sections previous to Section 5 are, getting everyone to THAT same starting line.
Why don't we move the dicussion over to the WTF thread? That's really what you are asking about now.
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I'm assuming LGUP is the program (for windows) which is used to push everything to the phone? Post 193 says nothing about unlocking the bootloader so is that another step?
Can someone help me with the specifics of this: "1) Download and install REGULAR LGUP and then go the LGUP folder on C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP and replace the "normal" files with the Dev Patched files (attached to this post)."
Thanks
JD
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That's in the Frankenstein instructions. You install regular LGUP, then go to the C drive location listed and copy over the normal files in their locations with the dev patched files. One by one. Windows will ask you each time are you sure you want to do that. If it doesn't ask you, make sure you have the right location.
The patched files are necessary, because "regular" LGUP won't let you crossflash to other variants like we need to do. Think of Dev Patched LGUP as the "pro" version.

I'm sure my continual "simple" questions are frustrating so thank you for your patient responses.

Root your Device without Any Damage/Any Risk to Your Phone by VMOS

I have read something about a new root method.
Is there anyone tried to use this method?
Can it work on our Lg V30?
Here's the link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/how-to-double-android-free-t3951311

dchinacay said:
I have read something about a new root method.
Is there anyone tried to use this method?
Can it work on our Lg V30?
Here's the link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/how-to-double-android-free-t3951311
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1) NO, probably won't work on our V30. Runs on Lollipop, and here's no custom Recovery. Most V30 are up to stock Pie.
2) No we don't need and and don't want it.
Every V30 on the planet can be Bootloader unlocked and rooted.
Why would you need another way to root?
Read the Root Sticky, post #1.
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154

dchinacay said:
I have read something about a new root method.
Is there anyone tried to use this method?
Can it work on our Lg V30?
Here's the link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/how-to-double-android-free-t3951311
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You're giving total control to someone in China to run Lollipop.

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You're giving total control to someone in China to run Lollipop.
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if i use this app for just FUN not for professional,hardcore,sensitive stuf (with new gmail id specifically for vmos) than is it safe? or they will still my data from my main Native OS?

GOOGLE OFFICER said:
if i use this app for just FUN not for professional,hardcore,sensitive stuf (with new gmail id specifically for vmos) than is it safe? or they will still my data from my main Native OS?
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* It probably won't work and even if it does...
* you probably won't have DTS Surround Sound nor LG camera fixes which both came with later Oreo.
It's up to you, your phone.

If you do really want a root access without losing warranty or bootloader unlock counter goes up. There are plenty virtualization apps which emulates root access, or even xposed system without altering your actual system. I saw on YouTube, someone using that to cheat pubg mobile. You can find that by these keywords: "pubgm cheat no root" or "pubgm cheat virtual"

There's no root option in my phone
What should I do?
(Yes I've turned on my developer options.)

AswinGNath said:
There's no root option in my phone
What should I do?
(Yes I've turned on my developer options.)
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Why are you trying to use this?
See my answer below. This is what you want, from earlier in the thread:
ChazzMatt said:
1) NO, probably won't work on our V30. Runs on Lollipop, and here's no custom Recovery. Most V30 are up to stock Pie.
2) No we don't need and and don't want it.
Every V30 on the planet can be Bootloader unlocked and rooted.
Why would you need another way to root?
Read the Root Sticky, post #1.
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
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ChazzMatt said:
Why are you trying to use this?
See my answer below. This is what you want, from earlier in the thread:
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It isn't real virtual machine. Just hacked Android runtime running in userspace. :silly:

GOOGLE OFFICER said:
It isn't real virtual machine. Just hacked Android runtime running in userspace. :silly:
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With REAL root available for ALL V30 variants since mid-2018, I confess I don't really understand why this thread was even started in October 2019 (over a year later) -- or the discussion is still ongoing now almost 2020...
Before mid-2018 only those V30 variants (H930, H930G, secretly Open Market US998 -- but only the 64GB variant) approved by LG could have bootloader unlock code and thus root, but thanks to people here on XDA, ALL V30 can have root. We don't need some "fake" gimmick like this. Maybe for other phones something like this is OK, but all V30 variants can actually be bootloader unlocked and rooted.
For everyone who doesn't know,
Root Sticky, post #1.
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
Bootloader unlock, install TWRP, root any V30/V30+/V30S on the planet!

https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/how-to-double-android-free-t3951311/page6
Yeah....basic fail for anyone who tries this.
Sent from my LG-H932 using XDA Labs

How to root Samsung Galaxy a50 us model

I want to root my a50 soon. Is anyone have us model can root?

From what I understand this phone is very new. Not to mention that it's if you are on a U variant like I am sad there is no root because the bootloader is locked I believe. I was trying to confirm with an expert or someone who knows more than me. My variant is "SM-A505U1"

I just bought this model of phone.
I found this url.
http://androidbiits.com/root-samsung-galaxy-a50-sm-a505u1-easily/
All the steps are not clear to me though yet.
My phone has no oem or boot loader unlock options in the settings.
It also has knox which may complicate things.

donharter said:
I just bought this model of phone.
I found this url.
http://androidbiits.com/root-samsung-galaxy-a50-sm-a505u1-easily/
All the steps are not clear to me though yet.
My phone has no oem or boot loader unlock options in the settings.
It also has knox which may complicate things.
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My phone was bought unlocked. The device is not a/b and it is system-as-root
Found this bit of information on the forums here:
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jzy88 Cmon Meow • a year ago
Lol or simply download CSC file from a region different from your country e.g if in US download and flash an european CSC file via odin."
The snapdragon chip is locked only in the US per that post. I seem to remember something about a major security issue found in those chips.
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donharter said:
My phone was bought unlocked. The device is not a/b and it is system-as-root
Found this bit of information on the forums here:
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jzy88 Cmon Meow • a year ago
Lol or simply download CSC file from a region different from your country e.g if in US download and flash an european CSC file via odin."
The snapdragon chip is locked only in the US per that post. I seem to remember something about a major security issue found in those chips.
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I found this url on changing the csc,but it erases the config.
Maybe there is another method that does not do that such as the one mentioned above.
https://www.**********.com/how-to-change-csc-in-samsung-galaxy-phones/

Has anyone successfully flashed any combination firmware? I found this at halabtech, haven't tried to flash it. I thought I seen a bootloader unlock & root for ASH6 firmware I don't think it lets you downgrade though once you have the latest ASK1 firmware. I tried installing this one as well "https://support.halabtech.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=file&id=206734" the only part it failed on was on the boot.img.lz4 everything else flashed successfully. I hope this helps get a start to troubleshooting.
(ASH6 FIRMWARE) haven't tested yet. for A505U1 variant only!
https://support.halabtech.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=file&id=165842

Correction it seems that this is not a snapdragon chip.
I was able to look at the CSC by booting into safe mode and dialing the special number which includes the IMEI #.
They seemed to be all cscs in the US which is why they called it a "US version"
There are files that could be changed with the csc in them , but I don't know what the effect that would have. (maybe bad)
It seems that in the US version there is no OEM unlock option to change in the developer settings.
Also I have not found source code yet for this particular model. (SM-A505U1)

I tried all the root apk out there like kingo-root etc. None of them would root it.

It seems that to change the CSC, you need root access or an unlocked bootloader.
So that method will not work. It seems that unless samsung releases an upgrade that allows you to unlock the bootloader then we will have to wait. That is until
a new exploit is found, and released say via kingo-root etc.

I'm really dying waiting for opportunity to root this phone and make this phone runs so smooth

Here is one URl that provides a schematic for a related phone.
https://www.mobilerdx.com/2020/01/d...0-a505f-service-manual-schematic-diagram.html
Is the boot loader stored inside the processor chip or on another one?

donharter said:
I just bought this model of phone.
I found this url.
http://androidbiits.com/root-samsung-galaxy-a50-sm-a505u1-easily/
All the steps are not clear to me though yet.
My phone has no oem or boot loader unlock options in the settings.
It also has knox which may complicate things.
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It's just a click bait article.
If you read it carefully, they're assuming there is already a BL unlock for the A505U variants, which doesn't exist at the moment.

I just got notification of an upgrade. I was hoping that the new version would have the oem unlock feature.
I had automatic upgrade turned off nad automatic download on. I was looking at the message, and it automatically scheduled the upgrade without my permission. So I ran the upgrade. It did not add the oem_unlock feature. Maybe next time. Hint! Hint!

donharter said:
I just got notification of an upgrade. I was hoping that the new version would have the oem unlock feature.
I had automatic upgrade turned off nad automatic download on. I was looking at the message, and it automatically scheduled the upgrade without my permission. So I ran the upgrade. It did not add the oem_unlock feature. Maybe next time. Hint! Hint!
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I got notice of an upgrade today. I had it set to autodownload. It said that after the upgrade was applied that I could not downgrade. Also it said the I had only 3 chances. Last time it upgraded without my permission. So I turned of the autodownload in the settings.
If I knew the new version would enable an unlocking feature, then I, of course, would upgrade.

I found a trick to the no Unlock OEM option that worked so well I didnt believe it the first time. But my bootloader is unlocked and remains unlocked.

It seems that if you specify automatic download it will upgrade it even if you turn that off.
This latest upgrade still does not have the oem unlock feature. I made sure that my automatic download is turned off.
Automatic download also means automatic install. It seems to download the upgrade into a region of the file system which only root can read.
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I found a trick to the no Unlock OEM option that worked so well I didnt believe it the first time. But my bootloader is unlocked and remains unlocked.
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That method did not work for me. I tried it again and it did not work.
"Samsung allows unlocking the bootloader on the international versions of their phones. But on the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S9, and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the ‘OEM unlocking’ option only becomes available after 7 days of activating the device and adding a Samsung or Google account to the device. If you would rather not wait 7 days or if even after 7 days the button is still missing, XDA Senior Member altai1963 has posted instructions about how to fix the missing ‘OEM unlock’ button on "
Perhaps it requires a samsung account. I do not have one on my phone. Incidentally I noticed that all my contacts had been uploaded to google. I would never have knowingly done that. I had to export my contacts to a file, delete all my contacts making sure then that google was not being used, and then import my contacts from the file that I had saved them to. I was worried that I would lose all my contacts, but fortunately that did not happen. It would probably be good to verify that the file exists and notate it location using a file system browser.

donharter said:
It seems that if you specify automatic download it will upgrade it even if you turn that off.
This latest upgrade still does not have the oem unlock feature. I made sure that my automatic download is turned off.
Automatic download also means automatic install. It seems to download the upgrade into a region of the file system which only root can read.
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That method did not work for me. I tried it again and it did not work.
"Samsung allows unlocking the bootloader on the international versions of their phones. But on the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S9, and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the ‘OEM unlocking’ option only becomes available after 7 days of activating the device and adding a Samsung or Google account to the device. If you would rather not wait 7 days or if even after 7 days the button is still missing, XDA Senior Member altai1963 has posted instructions about how to fix the missing ‘OEM unlock’ button on "
Perhaps it requires a samsung account. I do not have one on my phone. Incidentally I noticed that all my contacts had been uploaded to google. I would never have knowingly done that. I had to export my contacts to a file, delete all my contacts making sure then that google was not being used, and then import my contacts from the file that I had saved them to. I was worried that I would lose all my contacts, but fortunately that did not happen. It would probably be good to verify that the file exists and notate it location using a file system browser.
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USA variants are not unlockable... Simple

elliwigy said:
USA variants are not unlockable... Simple
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juniord says that he unlocked his.
Unless I am misunderstanding what you wrote.
If you are saying that it can be unlocked, how do you recommend that it be done?
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donharter said:
juniord says that he unlocked his.
Unless I am misunderstanding what you wrote.
If you are saying that it can be unlocked, how do you recommend that it be done?
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I added my samsung account, and tried it. It did not work. I had google and samsung logins provisioned in the phone.
So I guess that I am back waiting for the next exploit which might be a while if bonuses are paid for finding them.

donharter said:
juniord says that he unlocked his.
Unless I am misunderstanding what you wrote.
If you are saying that it can be unlocked, how do you recommend that it be done?
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I added my samsung account, and tried it. It did not work. I had google and samsung logins provisioned in the phone.
So I guess that I am back waiting for the next exploit which might be a while if bonuses are paid for finding them.
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He's either bsing you or trolling or has a different variant.. the "trick" they use has been around a while now but only works on models that are actually unlockable.. the USA variants are NOT unlockable from the start so any tricks will not work.. simple as that.. this has been discussed for years and everywhere on xda as well as many discussions about this specific model.. if u want bl unlock purchase an unlockable variant..
Ppl seem to get confused cuz some devices in USA are exynos models so they think they can bl unlock them but this is not the case.. just bcuz a device is exynos doesn't make it unlockable.
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elliwigy said:
He's either bsing you or trolling or has a different variant.. the "trick" they use has been around a while now but only works on models that are actually unlockable.. the USA variants are NOT unlockable from the start so any tricks will not work.. simple as that.. this has been discussed for years and everywhere on xda as well as many discussions about this specific model.. if u want bl unlock purchase an unlockable variant..
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I did some research before I bought it. I also bought it because I could use it on multiple carriers.
The rooted ones that I saw must have been nonUS versions. What a waste of money. I only bought it because I wanted to root it and put a custom rom on it. I did not want to wait for a linux phone and truly 5g phones are coming out now.

samsung A50 security issue
https://www.inputmag.com/tech/googl...anges-to-the-android-kernel-on-the-galaxy-a50