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LG G4 Root?

Hello XDA community,
I recently traded in my old iPhone for this new LG G4, and am so glad to be converted from iOS to Android! Anyways, one of the main reasons I switched is because root access would enable me to maximize the potential of my phone. The only problem is...I have looked vastly throughout XDA and other Android developer havens for root guides and have gotten so confused as to where to start. Can somebody direct me to the right place, or even better, guide me through the process?
Thanks!
(I am using the Verizon G4 (VS986) with Android 5.1.)

DId you have a good look through this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
It seems daunting but the first things you can do prior to the flashing are
-Get the software you need installed and tested
-Learn how to put your phone into download mode
-test to make sure your phone can communicate with your computer the way it should
-Download all the files you need (stock kdz and matching rooted image version)
Take the time to read each step, and if you have any questions, ask before you proceed, not after you have completed the step.
Good luck! The group here is very helpful so do not hesitate to ask.

goofball2k said:
It seems daunting but the first things you can do prior to the flashing are
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I will definitely look into that thread! Quick question, what exactly is flashing? I know it has to do with modifying the operating system..but I honestly do not understand the purpose and benefit. Could you explain that to me?

Flashing is basically copying OS onto your phone and installing it.

Okay. So in this root you copy an OS with root permission?

cl_miller said:
Okay. So in this root you copy an OS with root permission?
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Yes. With this method, you are basically putting a portion of the OS on that is already rooted. That is why it is important to make sure you have the correct versions.

Done?
I followed all of the steps provided in the link you shared, and believe that my device is now rooted! At least, I think and hope. How can I be sure? And if it was successful, what should I do next to make use of my root access?
Thanks again

You should see the SuperSU app. Open it, it may/should prompt you to update.
Otherwise, download root checker from the play store

Done! Now, are there any resources for what I can do next?

How to root 2019 Pro with 8.2 Dev image?

Ive tried looking for this answer for a while but cant find it.. I know there are some people here in the forum that know the answer but even after several PM's and quoting them for answers they are not helpful, even mods..
So I try to make a new thread about it.
I want to be able to use magisk on 8.2 nvidia experience Dev rom and run apps that require root, like AFwall+
Thank's anyone for help..

Have you tried installing the 2019 pro developer image yet?
I got it from here
After my girlfriend goes to sleep I am gonna try it out myself.

cHECKjAM said:
Ive tried looking for this answer for a while but cant find it.. I know there are some people here in the forum that know the answer but even after several PM's and quoting them for answers they are not helpful, even mods..
So I try to make a new thread about it.
I want to be able to use magisk on 8.2 nvidia experience Dev rom and run apps that require root, like AFwall+
Thank's anyone for help..
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Again, this is the wrong subforum. This is for the <=2017 model, you need to ask here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tv-pro
You can't ask about different devices in here hoping someone will guide you through it. That's not how XDA works. Participate in the correct sub for the correct device.

Like the op, I didnt know there was another forum for 2019 devices either.
Well for the sake of anyone who was interested. I was able to flash the developer image but it's not rooted. And do not try to run the install script with a patched boot.img or you'll brick it (the script locks the bootloader at the end and fastboot is no longer enabled). And if you patch it and flash it without the script it doesn't boot.
I found some info where a dev posted a working TWRP. But it's not flashable as a recovery. You have to reboot to it with ADB. I'm gonna look into it again when I have time. My girlfriend will kill me if I brick another device this week

Rooting Oneplus 8 Pro On Android 11

Build Number: Oxygen OS 11.IN11AA
Model IN2025
This is my first time messing around with this kind of stuff, so please bear that in mind when responding. I may not understand certain terminology, but I know how to follow instructions.
Trying to get access to Magisk root, I've watched tons of videos but had no success. Bricked my phone multiple times and had to use MSMDownloadTool to fix it.
Right now I have my device with an unlocked bootloader, and I tried downloading a OS11 OP8 img, patching it with Magisk, then fastboot flash boot'ing it from my PC. But no root... I also tried to get TWRP on my device with no luck. Can someone walk me through the exact steps with the correct files? I've been at this for like 6 hours and have gotten nowhere. I followed tutorials, but I cant find anyone with a OnePlus 8 Pro on OS 11. If I have to rollback, that's fine, I'll need some help there though.
Thank you! I'll respond ASAP to any questions for me if you need them.

HawksNestYT said:
Build Number: Oxygen OS 11.IN11AA
Model IN2025
This is my first time messing around with this kind of stuff, so please bear that in mind when responding. I may not understand certain terminology, but I know how to follow instructions.
Trying to get access to Magisk root, I've watched tons of videos but had no success. Bricked my phone multiple times and had to use MSMDownloadTool to fix it.
Right now I have my device with an unlocked bootloader, and I tried downloading a OS11 OP8 img, patching it with Magisk, then fastboot flash boot'ing it from my PC. But no root... I also tried to get TWRP on my device with no luck. Can someone walk me through the exact steps with the correct files? I've been at this for like 6 hours and have gotten nowhere. I followed tutorials, but I cant find anyone with a OnePlus 8 Pro on OS 11. If I have to rollback, that's fine, I'll need some help there though.
Thank you! I'll respond ASAP to any questions for me if you need them.
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First thing is first TWRP is not A11 compatible. Been mentioned lots . You may have already looked in the thread I will be posting, but people have followed it and have working root on A11. The fellow that started the thread is very helpful as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-pro/how-to/root-uk-eu-patched-magisk-boot-img-t4175033

Download this version of magisk, make sure it has permission and you can patch a file, if not, then update it.
https://mega.nz/file/LU9U3aSC#EFJTOKaJ5CN4oXeAa2LzBBUIoY1wqejzi-VyUa3nQq8
Then follow these instructions, originally from my other thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...k-boot-img-t4175033/post83680733#post83680733
1. Obtain a patched boot img for your device variant preferably using payload dumper, copy this file to your fastboot folder on your computer
NOTE- If you did not obtain the boot.img from a firmware and patch it yourself, you will need to patch it again in magisk manager, to avoid a bootloop
2. Reboot your phone to fastboot and connect to your computer.
3. Boot the magisk img
fastboot boot magisk_patched (or name of your patched boot img
4. Reboot your phone, your phone should now boot and you should now be rooted but we need to make this permanent.
5. Open magisk manager and click install/update
6. Select Direct install (recommended)
7. Allow magisk to permanently root your device then click reboot.
If you need to obtain your own boot img then please open the top link and go through the payload dumper guide, then the patching guide, then the above.

Good morning and welcome to XDA! However we appreciate you creating an account for seeking assistance, please note that in a lot of cases you will already find answers readily available on our forum. In your case these are some of the threads that may provide them:
[GUIDE] How to Root OnePlus 8 Pro without TWRP
(ROOT) Android 11 / payload dumper / magisk_patched guides
[ROOT] Patched boot.img for Android 11 (Both OP8 and OP8P)
And likely more in the section you posted in: OnePlus 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion (also note that questions should be posted in Q&A)
I warmly invite you to read our Forum Rules. Among other things, it states:
1. Search before posting.
Use one of our search functions before posting or creating a new thread. Whether you have a question or just something new to share, it's very likely that someone has already asked that question or shared that news.
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Therefore I'm locking this thread but feel free to continue posting in one the threads mentioned above. Enjoy your stay on XDA!
Kind regards and stay safe
Timmy
PS. Here's another useful thread: [GUIDE] - XDA New User Guide - Getting started on XDA

Question Struggling to root...

Hey all,
Hope someone can offer an insight here...
I've successfully managed to unlock the bootloader and at one point had rooted the October firmware, but I can't work out how to root the latest Nov firmware. I see a few sets of instructions but I'm struggling here...
I'm currently back on stock and so unsure how to update to the latest system update and then root that?
If someone could lead me to some detailed instructions I (and I'm sure many others!) would be highly grateful!

I'm a senior engineer, PC user since Windows 3.11, owned and rooted numerous Android phones over the years, wrote computer programs both for Big Data cloud solutions as well as embedded software for microcontrollers AND xdadevelopers tutorials still baffle me to this day. Unfortunately the way to comprehend what's going on is to:
a) lurk on multiple threads and try to piece it together
b) wait for somebody like you to create a simple step-by-step tutorial that doesn't assume high-degree of inside knowledge
Good luck. I'm receiving my Pixel 6 Pro so I'm in the same situation as you.

cd993 said:
Hey all,
Hope someone can offer an insight here...
I've successfully managed to unlock the bootloader and at one point had rooted the October firmware, but I can't work out how to root the latest Nov firmware. I see a few sets of instructions but I'm struggling here...
I'm currently back on stock and so unsure how to update to the latest system update and then root that?
If someone could lead me to some detailed instructions I (and I'm sure many others!) would be highly grateful!
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My guide for flashing Safetynet is a bit more foolproof now. For being rooted on Nov firmware, you would need to OTA to the .036 build first and use the unofficial user uploaded boot.img and vbmeta.img mentioned in my post.
Otherwise, you can root on .015 and wait for the .036 factory images to be uploaded, and wait until we work out how to update without wiping.
Working SafetyNet with Pixel 6 Pro Android 12
This is no longer using an Unofficial Magisk app, it's the official Canary and USNF 2.2.0 1. Download the latest Magisk Canary build 2. Patch the boot.img from the Factory Images in Magisk, you'll also need the vbmeta.img if you aren't already...
forum.xda-developers.com

RushPL said:
I'm a senior engineer, PC user since Windows 3.11, owned and rooted numerous Android phones over the years, wrote computer programs both for Big Data cloud solutions as well as embedded software for microcontrollers AND xdadevelopers tutorials still baffle me to this day. Unfortunately the way to comprehend what's going on is to:
a) lurk on multiple threads and try to piece it together
b) wait for somebody like you to create a simple step-by-step tutorial that doesn't assume high-degree of inside knowledge
Good luck. I'm receiving my Pixel 6 Pro so I'm in the same situation as you.
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Sadly, that's the way XDA developed in the most recent years. A lot of developers have become "impatient", they rarely tolerate questions (which they consider unnecessary for reasons of their own) or consider everything that is not in their concise jargon offtopic and either ignore, flame or delete those.
The basics are not explained anymore, they expect everyone to work naturally with the tools at hand, most often or not "small" steps are left out (like clicking on something, or changing a menu), or they refer to "go look at that guide" - only then - that guide tells you (aswell) "for step 3, go look at that guide", because "everyone should know" - that way the rooting community is quite small and elitist; and it's hard for outsiders to come in (and potentially add something to the pool of stuff) simply because it's not a pleasant experience to "dive" into the world of Android customization. It's a sad development and only very few seem to be intend on breaking it.
Then we also have the problem of manufacturers trying to make this communities life harder, just take a look at Google and the constant war to have safetynet NOT trip, to give people the chance to use banking apps or GPay. It's a constant struggle and many "guides" get out of date pretty quickly - and most often or not, those are not kept up to date, or getting demolished by a mod team, so that also adds to the whole confusion, when people try to work with guides / community fixes that won't even work anymore.

cd993 said:
Hey all,
Hope someone can offer an insight here...
I've successfully managed to unlock the bootloader and at one point had rooted the October firmware, but I can't work out how to root the latest Nov firmware. I see a few sets of instructions but I'm struggling here...
I'm currently back on stock and so unsure how to update to the latest system update and then root that?
If someone could lead me to some detailed instructions I (and I'm sure many others!) would be highly grateful!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...irmware-sd1a-210817-036.4353807/post-85857811
I followed the instruction from this post to restore my P6P to preinstalled October firmware, then updated with November firmware OTA, then unlocked bootloader and root again. My phone works much better now.
I made a mistake of flashing the vbmeta and boot imgs of October firmware for rooting after updating November firmware OTA. I experienced some strange issues with my phone until I restored it with Official Google Android Flash Tool and start the whole rooting process again with the correct version of vbmeta and boot imgs.

Pekempy said:
My guide for flashing Safetynet is a bit more foolproof now. For being rooted on Nov firmware, you would need to OTA to the .036 build first and use the unofficial user uploaded boot.img and vbmeta.img mentioned in my post.
Otherwise, you can root on .015 and wait for the .036 factory images to be uploaded, and wait until we work out how to update without wiping.
Working SafetyNet with Pixel 6 Pro Android 12
This is no longer using an Unofficial Magisk app, it's the official Canary and USNF 2.2.0 1. Download the latest Magisk Canary build 2. Patch the boot.img from the Factory Images in Magisk, you'll also need the vbmeta.img if you aren't already...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thank you so much for helping the poor newbies! With your updates I think I can comprehend what's going on. What's changed from my experience with rooting One Plus 6 is that I never had to patch boot images on the phone itself and this "vbmeta" is completely new to me as well.
Can I buy you a coffee via some donation?

RushPL said:
Thank you so much for helping the poor newbies! With your updates I think I can comprehend what's going on. What's changed from my experience with rooting One Plus 6 is that I never had to patch boot images on the phone itself and this "vbmeta" is completely new to me as well.
Can I buy you a coffee via some donation?
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No need but thank you for offering.
The vbmeta is also new to me. I want to be clear, I've mostly compiled others' instructions (credited in the post) with my own experience, and tried to make it as easy to follow as I can

I was able to root successfully with working Safety Net! Thank you @Pekempy

Question factory firmware

hello!
I have been searching for the proper factory firmware for this phone. I found one but was missing the xml file or scatter file to flash with SP tool
I managed to unlock the bootloader using this tool
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
but i didn't go any further until find proper restore firmware.

You haven't gotten a hold of any firmware for the 5+ yet? I should have done a lil research before getting the 6 Pro!
It's bull**** tmobile or wingtech whoever it is isn't looking out for Jr. Dev crowd, which i am.

contevo said:
hello!
I have been searching for the proper factory firmware for this phone. I found one but was missing the xml file or scatter file to flash with SP tool
I managed to unlock the bootloader using this tool
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
but i didn't go any further until find proper restore firmware.
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I know its been awhile, but I'm new, so... Did you ever get the stock firmware? I have it, just ask. I am wary of posting links

R41N MuTT said:
I know its been awhile, but I'm new, so... Did you ever get the stock firmware? I have it, just ask. I am wary of posting links
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no i didn't. can you message me the link?

Need the firmware, too. Could I ask you please to message me as well?

contevo said:
no i didn't. can you message me the link?
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Were you able to do anything with it? I tried every available method on Windows and Linux and I failed to flash with adb fastboot, failed with SP flash, failed to install TWRP, even though I followed every available method online. I tried to port TWRP, failed. Failed to do a ROM dump. Failed to extract payload.bin and/scatter file. Idk what the folk is up with this phone, but it's locked up tighter than a constipated nun. The file set is unlike anything else I've ever seen from mediatek or anyone else. People have made suggestions for this or that, but nothing has worked and there are no known working methods that I know of. I am not about to pore over the source code and meticulously comb through the code until I figure it out. This phone will likely be obsolete by then. Sh!t, we'll have flying cars and space travel by then. Apparently I'm not allowed to offer to use view bots to boost their ad ticker to make them money, but it's perfectly okay to solicit help for donations. One is spamming and the other isn't. But help is help and we're a 'community'. You figure they'd make enough with marketing as mainstream as they are. But apparently they don't want their ad ticker going up because they want people like is to take a hike. No help for us. Even though people with crappy phones make up the VAST majority of phone owners. Far fewer people are walking around with an s22 than they are a REVVL 4. I bet my last dollar. Xda really has changed a lot. I remember when I first started doing this I had an LG l38c Optimus dynamic. Xda was SO helpful then. They helped me figure out odin, got me into Android kitchen, adb etc. Hell, I fell in love with android development and hacking all over again because of this site. Now I can't even get a reply from anybody. Not even to tell me to go **** in my hat. This is just unreal. Thanks for all the help guys! You fell off, big time! I'd downvote you if I could. Sorry... I'm rambling... Anyway, if you figured out how to flash back to stock then please let me know. Thanks

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Need the firmware, too. Could I ask you please to message me as well?
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Did you ever figure out how to flash back to stock? I've tried every known method every which way and nada.