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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can get into download mode though correct?

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

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

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

What about root 20C?

Hi guys! Happy New Year to all!
At the moment, the update is already available for Lithuania , Estonia and HKG. If anyone could download H815 20C kdz of the LG Bridge, please give a link, many people also want a stable MM!
P.S. Firmware is available only during the installation at: C:\Users\You\AppData\Local\LG Electronics\LG Bridge\SWUpgrade\
Thank you all!
You can download:
H815 20B here
H815 20C here
This is only stock!
Who can root the kernel of the 20C?

zStrikEz said:
Hi guys! Happy New Year to all!
At the moment, the update is already available for Lithuania , Estonia and HKG. If anyone could download H815 20C kdz of the LG Bridge, please give a link, many people also want a stable MM!
P.S. Firmware is available only during the installation at: C:\Users\You\AppData\Local\LG Electronics\LG Bridge\SWUpgrade\
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You can search here for your KDZ
LG FIRMWARE UPDATES < click here
Scroll down and insert your IMEI.
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The available kdz's will be listed for that device

TonyStark said:
The available kdz's will be listed for that device
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Thank you, but I know that for my H815 UK latest firmware 10K. On your link I could not find the firmware 20C.

is there a change log for H81520c yet? whats been added etc

20C is avaiable only for F500 and H818 variants.

No, it's availabe to BAL region H815 devices too.

Nobody got root to 20c?

zStrikEz said:
Nobody got root to 20c?
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Same request here.
Awaiting for rooted version

Would be nice to have a flashable TWRP nandroid backup to flash and root easily, but I think that without root you can't even install the recovery and anyhow you should unlock bootloader to install TWRP wile you can find a way to root without unlocking.Anyhow, if someone in the futre will do, will be grateful if he can post.
Hope that on 20C battery is better than 20B since I read that it was better on 20A also, so maybe they found a bug in 20B
Thank you

To root 20c, just flash modified kernel of 20a and after SuperSU and you have root. Tested.

aferende said:
To root 20c, just flash modified kernel of 20a and after SuperSU and you have root. Tested.
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It's true, I also flashed 20b-ROOTKernel and it worked.

zStrikEz said:
Nobody got root to 20c?
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I have V20c and it is rooted using systemless root.

rlamba said:
I have V20c and it is rooted using systemless root.
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Could you provide a link/guide please ?
Ty

aferende said:
Could you provide a link/guide please ?
Ty
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I think he refers to this method

willy1521 said:
I think he refers to this method
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Ty man.

aferende said:
To root 20c, just flash modified kernel of 20a and after SuperSU and you have root. Tested.
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how to install TWRP on Lg G4 H815 v20c..thanks

LG G4 H81510h

HELLO GUYS LAST NIGHT MY MOBILE NETWORK SIGNAL GONE MOBEL Lg g4 815 10H rom is lollipop now any body know how to fix this issue?

aa7590 said:
HELLO GUYS LAST NIGHT MY MOBILE NETWORK SIGNAL GONE MOBEL Lg g4 815 10H rom is lollipop now any body know how to fix this issue?
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The only thing I can suggest is back every thing up and then a hard reset.......

i did hardest but still facing no network signals
this version Stock MM on H815
LGH815AT-00-V10H-GLOBAL-US-AUG-17-2015-ARB02 when i buy the his phone ok if u have this rom link send so i reflesh the phone

aa7590 said:
i did hardest but still facing no network signals
this version Stock MM on H815
LGH815AT-00-V10H-GLOBAL-US-AUG-17-2015-ARB02 when i buy the his phone ok if u have this rom link send so i reflesh the phone
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Check out this OP: kdz, tot LG G4 [All Variants] (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/kdz-tot-lg-g4-variants-t3362423).
There is a link provided for the H81510h: TOT H815 10h ==>> https://www.fshare.vn/file/JCUY1W7YZTSC/
Suspect in the event your ROM hasn't become corrupted and re-installing the same version doesn't help, you may have a hardware issue.

which tool i have to use for that send the tool link also

aa7590 said:
which tool i have to use for that send the tool link also
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You can use either of these two methods:
LGUP - NEW!!! - INSTALL KDZ - MM or LP - FACTORY RESET/UPGRADE at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
LG Flash Tool 2014 - The best way to Flash LG KDZ Rom at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
I would suggest using LGUP-NEW first as it tends to cause fewer issues.
Don't forget the Thanks button ... when you're asking for and receiving help.

You think lgup-new work with tot file ?

aa7590 said:
You think lgup-new work with tot file ?
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As most users complain about only seeing a TOT file on the selection window in LGUP-NEW and not the KDZ they want to flash (until they read the posts and figure out how to direct to their file) I don't see why it wouldn't but, to be sure, post your question to the author of the site from the OP to get a more definitive answer. I personally have only used it to flash a KDZ file myself.

check this messagew i get u have any idea to fix
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aa7590 said:
check this messagew i get u have any idea to fix
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Only way is to find an H81510h file with an anti-rollback version that isn't smaller than the one you're on now. You'll have to search for it and perhaps put a request in at kdz, tot LG G4 [All Variants] (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...iants-t3362423). Access your hidden menu and see what your current roll-back version is so you can be specific.

aa7590 said:
check this messagew i get u have any idea to fix
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With tot file only use the upgrade part......

see this hidden menu of my g4 and suggest the rom whattever to solve the problem

ok see this pic of my g4 hidden menu any idea to resolve isuuse

aa7590 said:
see this hidden menu of my g4 and suggest the rom whattever to solve the problem
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Try this one . It's Global-Com, not Global-US but worth a try from this site:
https://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=17241
LGH815AT-00-V10h-GLOBAL-COM-AUG-25-2015+0-TOT.rar EXCLUSIVE
Download | Size: 1369 MB | Date: 2016-11-05 11:21:26

this link need exclusive account i dont have an exclusive account if u have exlusive account kindly give the link for downloading

aa7590 said:
this link need exclusive account i dont have an exclusive account if u have exlusive account kindly give the link for downloading
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Try from here instead: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723757092307739

i install your given link s/w in the end lg g4 dead

aa7590 said:
i install your given link s/w in the end lg g4 dead
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If you can still get into download mode, it's not dead. If you can get into download mode, look for the right rom for your device or try again and make sure you follow the instruction exactly . Try the other method as well to install if that doesn't work.
I've only tried to help and if you'd done your own searches you most likely would have had the issue develop at some point trying to find the right stock rom.

not going to download mode now any solution

mr patilkalpesh u gave your whatsup number to resolve issuse throgh teamviewer i aldready add you in whatsup u know that u read messages and not reply

how to root lg g4 h815 v20i-SEA-XX Marshmallow 6.0 Singapore??

HI,
Like what is written in the title, I want to a root for my phone..
ihave..
LG G4 h815 (Singapore)
Software version : v20i-SEA-XX
Android version : Marshmallow 6.0
I tried unlocking the bootloader from the official website, but failed!
says that:
LG G4 Singapore not support unlocking the bootloader.!
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Hello, same problem here, the official website giving a bad end, so I have tried the xda tuto here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586 but for me it fail to the step 1, directly fail or infinite wait for the system.img backup so I haven't tried to flash...

The only ways to achieve root on a H815 SEA are
USU method steadfasterX USU unofficial bootunlock
Downgrade to Android 5.1

Ok thanks, I will try this week end

doop said:
The only ways to achieve root on a H815 SEA are
USU method steadfasterX USU unofficial bootunlock
Downgrade to Android 5.1
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I have tried to downgrade to lollipo last night but my device will however stuck with the message at lg up saying "invalid command" tried other stock firmwares from the cow storage but still the same problem pop up. Lastly i use lg bridge to recover my device. Seems like all the firmwares in storage cow are incompatible with this variant.

dintj001 said:
I have tried to downgrade to lollipo last night but my device will however stuck with the message at lg up saying "invalid command" tried other stock firmwares from the cow storage but still the same problem pop up. Lastly i use lg bridge to recover my device. Seems like all the firmwares in storage cow are incompatible with this variant.
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IIRC, its recommended to stay on marshmallow when using the unlock as those who unlocked using lollipop faced lockscreen and a few other problems.

Orbbo said:
IIRC, its recommended to stay on marshmallow when using the unlock as those who unlocked using lollipop faced lockscreen and a few other problems.
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LG does not support unlock bootloader for my variant. This is the main reason i tried to downgrade to LP.. I really need to root my g4 ...

dintj001 said:
LG does not support unlock bootloader for my variant. This is the main reason i tried to downgrade to LP.. I really need to root my g4 ...
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Unlock any LG G4

Orbbo said:
Unlock any LG G4
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Lot of thanks to orbbo and speedfasterx for the method. Now im running lineage os.. Lol

dintj001 said:
Lot of thanks to orbbo and speedfasterx for the method. Now im running lineage os.. Lol
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thanks!

Pie? Help

I need some clarification. I have read several threads on here. I saw another post with someone with similar issue but I'm confused on whether there's a solution or not, or what steps are needed to solve it, since most standard methods definitely won't work on these exact phones. Would someone please help me?
I'm on android 8 (oreo) still. Since it's you can't root these (because of Cricket) I would really like to at least upgrade to 9.0. When I try to from the update check on phone it says there's no updates.
Phone:* XT1922-9
Build:* OCPS27.91-62-3
Baseband: M8920_10.04.11.48R JETER_NA_CUST
Current Service:* CRICKET
Original Service:* AT&T (I bought it used from someone)
Android Version:* 8.0*
Bootloader Unlockable via Motorola's site: NO*
Root:* No of course not lol
I saw another person post with similar issue. I'm pretty tech-literate usually but I am a bit confused from the replies whether or not it is capable of upgrading mine to 9 pie manually, or anything, since Motorola's site says it cant give me a code to unlock the bootloader?
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fithace said:
I need some clarification. I have read several threads on here. I saw another post with someone with similar issue but I'm confused on whether there's a solution or not, or what steps are needed to solve it, since most standard methods definitely won't work on these exact phones. Would someone please help me?
I'm on android 8 (oreo) still. Since it's you can't root these (because of Cricket) I would really like to at least upgrade to 9.0. When I try to from the update check on phone it says there's no updates.
Phone:* XT1922-9
Build:* OCPS27.91-62-3
Baseband: M8920_10.04.11.48R JETER_NA_CUST
Current Service:* CRICKET
Original Service:* AT&T (I bought it used from someone)
Android Version:* 8.0*
Bootloader Unlockable via Motorola's site: NO*
Root:* No of course not lol
I saw another person post with similar issue. I'm pretty tech-literate usually but I am a bit confused from the replies whether or not it is capable of upgrading mine to 9 pie manually, or anything, since Motorola's site says it cant give me a code to unlock the bootloader?
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Sometimes the updater app just doesn't work.
I would try LMSA's Flash Rescue or flash update option.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714
It's the best option for devices with a locked bootloader.
Looks like both ATT and cricket have Android 9 available
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/jeter
If LMSA doesn't work you could try RSD lite if you have a Windows 7 pc
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
Your device says it's on ATT software channel, but there's also a cricket software channel, so I'm not sure.
You could also try
Code:
fastboot getvar all
I believe LMSA will give you an Android 9 update option (moto blur 29.128.63.xxx)
And it select the correct channel.
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FINALLY!
sd_shadow said:
Sometimes the updater app just doesn't work.
I would try LMSA's Flash Rescue or flash update option.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714
It's the best option for devices with a locked bootloader.
Looks like both ATT and cricket have Android 9 available
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/jeter
If LMSA doesn't work you could try RSD lite if you have a Windows 7 pc
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
Your device says it's on ATT software channel, but there's also a cricket software channel, so I'm not sure.
You could also try
Code:
fastboot getvar all
I believe LMSA will give you an Android 9 update option (moto blur 29.128.63.xxx)
And it select the correct channel.
Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk
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You are my hero!​
I tried the above, though I had almost given up hope on a solution. I didn't think it worked at 1st, but it did! I now have Pie on my Cricket g6 play w/the bootloader locked.