[Q] I've Soft-Bricked Myself: Please Help! - Sprint LG G2

Hey guys,
I happen to be a fool and I managed to soft-brick my Sprint LG G2 the second day I owned it. Yeah, I know it's a stupid move, but I am hoping that there is a hero out there in the crowd who can save me today. In order for you to help an idiot like me, I am going to list the steps that I took to soft-brick my phone.
1. First of all, I noticed that there was no SIM in my Sprint LG G2 and because of that I couldn't get any software updates whatsoever. :silly:
2. Second of all, the fact that I could get absolutely no software updates whatsoever hit me in the nerve and I would not accept that simple fact to save my life. I than proceeded to root my phone (using Towelroot, of course), and thus leads us on to step 3.
3. Next, I tried to flash CyanogenMod's 12 Nightly Lollipop Update to update my phone. I did initially use ClockworkMod to flash the new update, but it failed miserably. :good:
4. Finally, I tried flashing the update via ADB sideload and I followed almost all of the instructions but they must have forgot to mention that you need to update the bootloader because I was running Android 4.4.2 and it failed, leaving my phone in a boot loop, completely useless. I can enter recovery and download mode if that helps.
I would appreciate any help that you Android wizards could conjure up for me, but if there is nothing that you have to recommend, that is okay too.

basdriver62 said:
Hey guys,
I happen to be a fool and I managed to soft-brick my Sprint LG G2 the second day I owned it. Yeah, I know it's a stupid move, but I am hoping that there is a hero out there in the crowd who can save me today. In order for you to help an idiot like me, I am going to list the steps that I took to soft-brick my phone.
1. First of all, I noticed that there was no SIM in my Sprint LG G2 and because of that I couldn't get any software updates whatsoever. :silly:
2. Second of all, the fact that I could get absolutely no software updates whatsoever hit me in the nerve and I would not accept that simple fact to save my life. I than proceeded to root my phone (using Towelroot, of course), and thus leads us on to step 3.
3. Next, I tried to flash CyanogenMod's 12 Nightly Lollipop Update to update my phone. I did initially use ClockworkMod to flash the new update, but it failed miserably. :good:
4. Finally, I tried flashing the update via ADB sideload and I followed almost all of the instructions but they must have forgot to mention that you need to update the bootloader because I was running Android 4.4.2 and it failed, leaving my phone in a boot loop, completely useless. I can enter recovery and download mode if that helps.
I would appreciate any help that you Android wizards could conjure up for me, but if there is nothing that you have to recommend, that is okay too.
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[This will erase any data off your phone!]
Flash tot to stock version of your choice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 Follow the "2015 (updated with pictures) TOT Method!"
If you want to install CM12, you need to tot to ZV8, root via ioroot, flash cwm recovery via FreeGee app, then download the latest nightly from cyanogenmod.org Do some searching there are multiple threads about this before you do these things, get familiar.

Thanks a Lot!
anaconda691 said:
[This will erase any data off your phone!]
Flash tot to stock version of your choice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 Follow the "2015 (updated with pictures) TOT Method!"
If you want to install CM12, you need to tot to ZV8, root via ioroot, flash cwm recovery via FreeGee app, then download the latest nightly from cyanogenmod.org Do some searching there are multiple threads about this before you do these things, get familiar.
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Hey, man thanks a lot. I owe you a million! What could I ever do to repay you?

basdriver62 said:
Hey, man thanks a lot. I owe you a million! What could I ever do to repay you?
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Lol, the thanks was good enough. Thank you.

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ROOT Optimus G 2600 after OTA fix found & bootloader unlock with cwm update

Did you OVER THE AIR =O.T.A. update YOU CAN still Root/RECOVERY BUT YOU MUST DOWN GRADE FIRST AS OF MAY 2013
This works on all Canadian variants of the lg optimus g 2600 lte phones.
If you root you can not OTA update.
If you root and flash to any version of jellybean OTA= over the air update is no longer needed.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU ERASE YOU FAMILY HISTORY OR REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE GENE-POOL
I did not develop or create this i just merged it so it would work.
USB debugging must be turned on found in settings then development check-mark USB debugging then plug in you phone LG drivers must be installed found here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?3p6u1bq776bdbzi
If you have issues with getting in to recovery i did try QUICKBOOT found here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?g4g37gwd6y99urb or download from Google play
1. Download: lg e971.zip http://d-h.st/HsU
2. Extract it
:cyclops:Update not tested i have added the files to e971.zip or download the the ZV9-ZVB-Universal-Root Posted by fiddy619 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181103
ZV9-ZVB-Universal-Root Update run CurrentRoot.bat first if it works go to freegee.bat then continue to step 8.
3. Run: RunMe.bat ignore restore instructions skip with back button
4. Run: Root.bat
5. Download busybox from the market and install it then run it
6. Transfer: cwm6027touch_v14.4.6_geebus.zip in the found LG e971 folder to your internal SD-card not in a folder in main directory.
7. Run: Freegee.bat once complete you are now ROOTED with CUSTOM RECOVERY
NOTE: This CUSTOM RECOVERY DOSE NOT WORK WELL AT ALL continuing with next step to update the custom recovery.
NOTE: To enter custom recovery shut phone off then press vol up+down+power at the same time you will see fastboot hit vol down twice you won't see anything happen on the fastboot screen hit power it will reboot to custom recovery.
8. Install zip from internal SD-card look for cwm6027touch_v14.4.6_geebus.zip in your main directory then flash it.
Now you can flash ANY Stock 4.1.2 ROM OR 4.01 ROM
Recommendation for Rogers use this Stock 4.1.2 Jelly Bean LG-E973/1/5/0 Canada / At&t / Int'l Edition found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2127346 Thank houstonn for this if you want to donate http://forum.xda-developers.com/donatetome.php?u=4852479
:cyclops:UPDATE: CM10 based roms will boot loop or just not boot due to a partition issue you must downgrade to shipped revision d not e kdz then full root/boot loader unlock then flash what you want. :cyclops:
FYI I bricked my phone once then restored it just to get this done.
After 10 hrs of playing around with all i could find in the forums i found this to work.
I have repeated these steps on 3 more phones for other owners and it works great.
Now i have no bloatware removed LG-Ui removed LG Email and Google Mail using enhanced email for faster push intervals Full nova launcher custom kernel and pimped with pimp my ROM for added tweaks and flashed g-now
IF YOU BRICKED OR WISH TO RESTORE OR DOWNGRADE
:cyclops:NEEDED FOR ANY CM10-ASOP/AOKP ROMS
E97110D_00.KDZ downgrade here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rhe7im3hbznow5t
:cyclops:NEEDED FOR ANY JELLY 4.1.2 ROMS
E97110E_00.KDZ O.T.A. update here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rkyevf6rrmypdwr
Put your Optimus G into Download Mode by switching it off, attaching the usb cable to the phone, holding both the up and down volume buttons at the same time and lastly inserting the usb cable into the computer; wait for the drivers to finish loading if doing it for the first time.
Run KDZ_FW_UPD.exe. Use the settings below
Type: 3GQCT
Phone Mode: CS_Emergency
Navigate to the folder which you have saved the downloaded KDZ file
Click Launch Software Update and wait for the flash process to finish
Your phone will restart itself when complete
If you get stuck on the lg logo perform a factory reset volume down power at the same time release power at logo hold volume until you see factory reset then power twice
This proses is the same for downgrade E97110D_00.kdz is the downgrade file and is necessary to flash and run any CM10 based rom because of partition settings and if you downgrade root and fregee is all that you need and i recommend the downgrade its more compatible with custom roms
NONE OF THE SOFTWARE USED IS MINE AND FOR THOSE WHO CREATED IT I THANK-YOU FOR YOU CONTINUED WORK AND DEDICATION if you know who they are and this helped donate to them not to me THANK-YOU
I AM AM JUST A TESTER TRYING IT ALL UNTIL I GET WHAT I WANT FROM MY DEVICE
Screen shots of what i have now below :good:
My 2 Cents= "If you asked for free advice and got what you paid for ? don't complain."
1st. Never upload something to dropbox if you want to distribute on public. It will rape your bandwidth allocation and you will get a warning and your dropbox public download will be cutted.
2nd. You didnt need to include your own backup file. Freegee will do the backup anyway and this might be confusing to the user if it says it failed but still have the backup done. This will also decrease significantly the size of the archive.
3rd. There is no developement done here. it's simply a re-zip of multiple package already found in this forum.
thanks for the info on drop box
and i did not claim it was anything i created or developed other than a workaround and the back up is from the developer of freegee and has been removed.
Wow
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chadouming said:
1st. Never upload something to dropbox if you want to distribute on public. It will rape your bandwidth allocation and you will get a warning and your dropbox public download will be cutted.
2nd. You didnt need to include your own backup file. Freegee will do the backup anyway and this might be confusing to the user if it says it failed but still have the backup done. This will also decrease significantly the size of the archive.
3rd. There is no developement done here. it's simply a re-zip of multiple package already found in this forum.
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1. Cutted is not a word
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Thank you I was so busy trying to make my post politically correct I didn't notice and your right, if your going to criticize information use real words lol :cyclops:
Way to serious here.
Really want to cheese some one off pm them a question I almost got band twice.
To all of the developers without testers what do you have.
We trust them with the device we spent hundreds of dollars on and donate to the cause and get flack for a dumb question.
I was told the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.
trincisor said:
1. Cutted is not a word
Sent from my Optimus G using xda app-developers app
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development not developement see
I was almost accused of plagiarism once.:angel:
trincisor said:
1. Cutted is not a word
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1. Cutted is a word. I think you meant cutted is not a defined word.
Re: Rogers e971 Root with update work around found and bootloader unlock with cwm upd
kentek said:
Thank you I was so busy trying to make my post politically correct I didn't notice and your right, if your going to criticize information use real words lol :cyclops:
Way to serious here.
Really want to cheese some one off pm them a question I almost got band twice.
To all of the developers without testers what do you have.
We trust them with the device we spent hundreds of dollars on and donate to the cause and get flack for a dumb question.
I was told the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.
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I appreciate the info, and am glad you posted it all in one place.
Thanks!
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ATRIXXIRTA said:
I appreciate the info, and am glad you posted it all in one place.
Thanks!
Sent from my LG-E971 using Tapatalk 2
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Happy to report that I am rooted thanks to the info provided here!!
I am currently running an unlocked E971(Rogers) on the bell(E973) network.
Software Version: E97110e (latest 4.0.4 firmware for E971)
Thanks for the Thread!
THIS THREAD NEEDS MORE ATTENTION!!!!
QUICK AND EASY ALL IN ONE ROOT AND BOOTLOADER UNLOCK WITHOUT A NEED TO DOWNGRADE SOFTWARE, OR DO ANY KDZ WORK OF ANY KIND! (something I still am unsure how to do)
Thanks a TON kentek. I put off rooting this phone and unlocking the booloader because of all the software downgrading and different soft brick possibilities with OTA's and other things. This made things SUUUUUPER easy.
It almost scary how easy it was, lol. I think you should include a little bit more information in the OP however. Things like "USB debugging" must be turned on. Even instructions on how to boot the phone into recovery. Personally I use quick boot. Maybe recommend people root first, then install QuickBoot before unlocking with freegee, as an easy way to get into the CWM that freegee installs. Then you can use quickboot to get into recovery and update it to sk8ers touch recovery (the BEST recovery ive ever used across numerous devices.)
Anyway..... Thanks again kentek, and hopefully more people who were having trouble, or like me, hesitant to do anything, will see this thread and have their freedom granted as quick and easy as I did.
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTT!!!!!!!
ATRIXXIRTA I took your advice and did just that thank you for the props.
? Hows the weather up there still no snow here.
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Ahhhh. Now THATS an OP! lol.
With the explanation so thorough now, nobody should have any issues. Just the more in-depth info about how freegee works. One of the things I was trying to find out was whether or not freegee replaced your recovery. Even the video on the freegee official thread doesn't explain ANYTHING. Just shows the guy booting into recovery, with no mention of the replacement cwm touch. You've pretty much made it fool proof now!
The weather here has been ridiculous. Its +12 one day, -10 the next. Its plague weather for sure, lol. Its funny, I'm literally on my way to Niagara right now as I type this. So I'll be passing through your neighborhood in about an hour, haha. I'll check out your weather as I pass through, lol.
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yes freegee injects the recovery i guess if i play with freegee a bit i could replace the one it has with the update i will check it out and post if its possible.
when your on the sky-way look right that me waving lol
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Saw ya. Waved back! Haha. What a ****ty grey day, lol
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To the OP, I wanted to thank you for posting all the information in an easy to follow manner. I can confirm that I am now rooted even though I had applied the latest OTA update from rogers prior attempting this method. Only tricky part was getting into recovery mode.. it should be "Hold the Volume UP & power buttons at the same time."
So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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DaMeatMan said:
So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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You still gets OTA with root. You can't update only if your bootloader is unlocked.
LG Optimus G E971
Elisha said:
You still gets OTA with root. You can't update only if your bootloader is unlocked.
LG Optimus G E971
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Can we relock the bootlader and accept an update if we wanted to? Assuming we were OK with the possibility that a new root method might not come
Re: Rogers e971 Root with update work around found and bootloader unlock with cwm upd
DaMeatMan said:
So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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As soon as official updates are released, there's always a flashable .zip released within a week. Hell, were flashing the official update based on the Korean version of the software AND hardware, which are both slightly different. I wouldn't worry too much about ota's, lol.
Sent from my LG-E971 using Tapatalk 2

ZVH OTA update.zip

All righty. Here it is. It's 5.0.2 and it contains the Stagefright fix as well as who knows what else. Standard warning: you probably have to be bone stock ZVG to apply this. If you are rooted, this will probably break root, if it would even install at all. I could also be completely wrong. Have fun.
Download ZVH update.zip
Updates don't install on top of root. If rooted, reflash ZVE tot, upgrade, then redo LG One Click Root.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
I tried restoring my stock recovery with Autorec and using the unroot feature in SuperUser but was still unable to flash the update.
I WAS able to get the ZVH update.You can root the ZVH update, use the LS980 Autorec app to flash TWRP and flash the hotspot mod too. I tot'ed back to ZVE and let my Sprint G2 activated on Boost go through the update process. Once i was on ZVH i did the above mentioned. It took a little time and some reading but my G2 is up and running like a champ.
I have root and can't update ZVH using TWRP. Can sameone explane step by step how would be possible ?
@wetbiker7
I've upgraded to ZVH, but I can't seem to root it. I've tried a couple of the LG_Root options and LG_One_Cick_Root_by_avicohh.exe but none are working.
Any ideas?
chuddler said:
@wetbiker7
I've upgraded to ZVH, but I can't seem to root it. I've tried a couple of the LG_Root options and LG_One_Cick_Root_by_avicohh.exe but none are working.
Any ideas?
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I'm at work right now. I'll shoot you everything you need via PM later today.
@wetbiker7
Thanks!
wetbiker7 said:
I'm at work right now. I'll shoot you everything you need via PM later today.
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If you could also share your experience/method here as well for others to see so they can avoid issues. That would be great. As for the update I see no changes with the GPS unfortunately.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
chuddler said:
@wetbiker7
Thanks!
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No worries. Just click that Thanks tab.
EROMITLAB said:
If you could also share your experience/method here as well for others to see so they can avoid issues. That would be great. As for the update I see no changes with the GPS unfortunately.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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Not sure what's going on with your GPS. I haven't had any issues.
OK. I'm working on something that'll get you guys hooked up. It'll be posted soon.
OK........ This is for the Sprint/Boost LS980. This info will allow you to root the ZVH firmware update. I have used this method on both Windows 7 and 10.
READ EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU BEGIN!!! I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE. THESE ARE THE STEPS I USED AND THEY WORKED PERFECTLY FOR ME.
You will need ADB installed on your pc. Here's an easy way to install if you don't already have ADB and Fastboot installed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Thanks to @Snoop05
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Maker sure you have a decent charge on your phone. I recommend 75% or more just to be safe. The entire process should not take near that but I always make sure I have enough juice in case I run into any issues.
This is only if you are rooted or your LS980 will not install the ZVH update OTA.
You will need to TOT back to an earlier build. I chose ZVE.
This thread tells you how to do it. Make sure you scroll down to the 2nd tutorial. It's the one for Sprint.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Thanks to @hyelton
Just follow the instructions and it will take you back to the ZVE firmware. Once you've reverted back to ZVE, let your phone update. It will take you through 2 firmware updates, ZVG and then ZVH.
NOTE 1: I downloaded the DLL file found in the Sprint folder. I had to use it instead of the Megalock DLL. Megalock gave me an error. The DLL in the Sprint folder worked perfectly so make sure you use it in place of Megalock when following the instructions.
NOTE 2: Once your phone is in Download Mode and you plug it into your pc there is a VERY good chance that it will start updating the drivers. LET IT!! It may take awhile so just be patient. Once it has completed, you can begin the process of flashing the older firmware.
NOTE 3: The tutorial states "99% of the time FlashTool will FAIL after 85% anything after 85% is just your phone rebooting so your safe". Personally, mine completed without getting stuck.
NOTE4: If you have trouble with Data, do a PRL update and a PROFILE update.
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OK....... once you've taken all the OTA updates and you are on the ZVH firmware you can begin the rooting process.
I have uploaded a zip with a tutorial on rooting the LS980. Make sure you unzip the entire zip file and open the README 1st!
I looked at several methods before rooting my device and cannot remember the original author of the tutorial included in the rooting process and files. I take no credit for this tutorial. If I could remember the author I would most definitely give him the credit deserved.
LG Root-
http://www.mediafire.com/download/or13cg94acgsx1a/LG_Root.zip
LS980 AutoRec apk-
This will flash TWRP on your device. It will also make a backup of your stock recovery. Just extract, place the apk on your device and install. .
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cb029lt87l7za6a/LS980AutoRec+apk.zip
One last thing......... I also have the HotSpotMod working on my LS980. The ZVG zip in the thread will work for ZVH also. I had trouble with the mod alone so I tried using the WiFi Tether Router app found on Google Play after flashing the mod. I was able to get the hotspot working with the app. If you decide to flash the HotSpotMod, try it 1st. It may work for you. If not, use the app mentioned above and it'll work.
HotSpotMod-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584775
Thanks to @Ascertion
EDIT: ADDED THE LS980 AUTOREC apk. You'll need it to flash TWRP.
One more thing. As far as I know, none of the custom ROMs have the ZVH patch for stagefright. If you flash one of those builds, as I understand it, you will lose the stagefright patch. Just wanted to make sure that info is known.
EDIT 2:
Please read this before proceeding. Some members have experienced an issue with the send command. Spawn found a fix that has worked for several users. Please be sure to click the THANKS tab on this post. :thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64190389
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wetbiker7 said:
OK........ This is for the Sprint/Boost LS980. This info will allow you to root the ZVH firmware update. I have used this method on both Windows 7 and ...
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@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
chuddler said:
@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
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Are you running Windows 8 by chance? A buddy of mine couldn't get it to work on 8. Even if your not running Windows 8, try it on another computer.
Edit : I'll run through the process tomorrow and see if I can get it figured out for you.
chuddler said:
@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
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Did you enable USB debugging in the developer section on your phone settings?
Did your pc update drivers when you had put the phone in download mode and connect it to the pc? It should have.
Are you running Windows 8 by chance? A buddy of mine couldn't root his on 8. I've tried it on both 7 and 10.
Also, I had to unplug my phone and plug it into the pc again to get the pc to recognize it.
About ZVI update
Here http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ls980 i've finded ZVI zip. But I've think this is the only source code?! Does anybody receive ZVI OTA update?
its odd everything seems to work until I reach the Send_Command.exe \\.\COM4 part
my COM is COM41 so I did COM41 instead idk if that breaks the process but basically when I run the SH command it just hangs Download Mode seems to be where most of my recent Rooting Attempts fail any ideas what would cause it to hang on running the lg_root.sh?
(update) oddly had to type ENTER rerun the send command then rerun the script now im rooted it looks like IDK why but thats an odd turn of events maybe this will help someone else ^_^
I'm already running ZVH and just got another firmware update notification today. Has to be another security update since it's only 231mbs. What sux is I'll have to TOT back again if I decide to take it.
Anyone else get the update yet?
wetbiker7 said:
I'm already running ZVH and just got another firmware update notification today. Has to be another security update since it's only 231mbs. What sux is I'll have to TOT back again if I decide to take it.
Anyone else get the update yet?
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Yeah it showed up on my phone today. Not looking forward to TOTing either.
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Changelog ?
Sent from my LG G2 LS980
Got ZVI 2 days ago
wyelkins said:
Got ZVI 2 days ago
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I'm going to stick with ZVH. It's got the stagefright fix plus it can be rooted and has the hotspot mod. ZVI can't be rooted yet plus the changes made by the ZVI update, according to the info I've read, aren't worth losing root over.
Also, I may play around with CyanogenMod a little more. 12.1 runs great and progress is being made on 13.

How to upgrade to 13B via KDZ

My G4 was running 11A (rooted) and I wanted to upgrade to 13B
So follow this steps and you will be able to upgrade.
First make sure your phone is recognized by your PC.
Step 1. Download the 13B KDZ (Full stock image not the rooted) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814 (Edit 2 on big red fonts)
Step 2. Download LG Flash Tool from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848
Step 3. Put the phone in download mode.
Step 4. Launch LG Flash tool select the VS98613B_00_ARB02.kdz file you downloaded on step #1.
Step 5. choose CSE Flash, on the pop up window choose start, then click OK and let the phone alone.
You can get some weird popup window that the server is not responding, let that alone. After the progress bar on LG Flash tool finished to 100% the phone will reboot itself and you will be on the Verizon setup screen, if you don't have a verizon sim, then it's going to pop up something saying that it doesn't have a verizon sim or something like that, just ignore and setup the phone using WiFi connection. And thats all. Now you will be on 13B.
DISCLAIMER: this process is done under your responsibility.
Ok in case another newbie wants to do the upgrade, those are the steps. I did it using CSE Flash.
CyberManiaK said:
Ok in case another newbie wants to do the upgrade, those are the steps. I did it using CSE Flash.
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Did you have to go back to stock? My phone is currently rooted on 11a. Do I need to be unrooted?
strain15 said:
Did you have to go back to stock? My phone is currently rooted on 11a. Do I need to be unrooted?
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Well mine was rooted also on 11a, so I just flashed the stock 13b and voila, everything was fresh.
So, no you don't need to unroot, you can flash the 13b over your current rooted 11a
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CyberManiaK said:
Well mine was rooted also on 11a, so I just flashed the stock 13b and voila, everything was fresh.
So, no you don't need to unroot, you can flash the 13b over your current rooted 11a
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How did you root after you flashed stock 13b?
strain15 said:
How did you root after you flashed stock 13b?
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To root you need to read the whole post from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814 there you will find the rooted IMG file that you need.
I'll definitely take this thread's instructions as a shortcut to get the LG G4 up to firmware 13B and then root it. I rather start fresh with 13B rather than carry anything that may have gone wrong with firmware 10B when it was rooted. I also don't care about the vaporware 10B ROM hack.
ok, so it may be a dumb question, so forgive me in advance, I am currently on stock 13b, it is possible to flash the rooted kdz file to obtain root on 13b?
it sounds like it would be too easy and therefore....it might be
also would like to add that i have been following several threads since getting this phone, I appreciate all the hard work and knowledge you guys provide. :good:
kingkoopa85 said:
ok, so it may be a dumb question, so forgive me in advance, I am currently on stock 13b, it is possible to flash the rooted kdz file to obtain root on 13b?
it sounds like it would be too easy and therefore....it might be
also would like to add that i have been following several threads since getting this phone, I appreciate all the hard work and knowledge you guys provide. :good:
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You need to flash the rooted IMG file not the KDZ on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814 you can find the file needed and also the instructions. Read the whole post so you have everything clear before doing the process.
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thank you!
I saw that the sprint version has gotten marshmallow already, I am still debating weather I want to root now, or wait on verizon, which may take well into next year.
Step 3. Put the phone in download mode.
how do i do that?
chicu1981 said:
Step 3. Put the phone in download mode.
how do i do that?
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First make sure you have installed the drivers for your phone.
Then plug your usb cable to the PC (do not connect to the phone).
Turn off your phone.
Now while holding volume up plug the usb cable to the phone and you will get download mode.
Thx for the guide!!
Im just wondering though, what OS are you running?
I'm on Win 8.1 and am having trouble getting the LG flash tool to start the CSE flash. Ive used this tool before to flash back to stock and dont remember having any issues. But now I have to run the app as administrator and wait like 60 secs to get it to even start. I also noticed this in the LG Flash tool thread
WARNING: Windows 8 and 8.1 Are having Permission issues, I don`t use Windows 8 so Googleling would help for running the script that needs permission.
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Just wondering if maybe its my comp as it has been a lil screwy lately
EDIT: Nevermind, just had to wait another 60+ secs for the last screen to pop up. Im good now!
JJT211 said:
Thx for the guide!!
Im just wondering though, what OS are you running?
I'm on Win 8.1 and am having trouble getting the LG flash tool to start the CSE flash. Ive used this tool before to flash back to stock and dont remember having any issues. But now I have to run the app as administrator and wait like 60 secs to get it to even start. I also noticed this in the LG Flash tool thread
Just wondering if maybe its my comp as it has been a lil screwy lately
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I did it using Win 10, and I start LG flash tool with admin rights.
Not sure if you saw my edit above, but I got everything working.
Anyways,I thought the img we were flashing was already rooted. So I guess its a bit more involved. So let's see if I got this straight.
After following instructions from this thread, all I have is a rootable (but not yet rooted) 13b img.
So the next step is to root it using the low effort root method with the below file
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087013417
But, if for whatever reason, I need to unroot, I need to make a backup of my current system image using this thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ddebloated-t3256814/post64049726#post64049726
Is that correct?
JJT211 said:
Not sure if you saw my edit above, but I got everything working.
Anyways,I thought the img we were flashing was already rooted. So I guess its a bit more involved. So let's see if I got this straight.
After following instructions from this thread, all I have is a rootable (but not yet rooted) 13b img.
So the next step is to root it using the low effort root method with the below file
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087013417
But, if for whatever reason, I need to unroot, I need to make a backup of my current system image using this thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ddebloated-t3256814/post64049726#post64049726
Is that correct?
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Yeah, you are right. :good:
I have another question if ya dont mind.
In the low effort root thread, there's an 11a img posted, not 13b img like Im currently on. What img file should I be using on 13b for root?
JJT211 said:
I have another question if ya dont mind.
In the low effort root thread, there's an 11a img posted, not 13b img like Im currently on. What img file should I be using on 13b for root?
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sorry for the delay.. for root i just went thru this img http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814
it's already rooted and debloated.
CyberManiaK said:
My G4 was running 11A (rooted) and I wanted to upgrade to 13B
So follow this steps and you will be able to upgrade.
First make sure your phone is recognized by your PC.
Step 1. Download the 13B KDZ (Full stock image not the rooted) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814 (Edit 2 on big red fonts)
Step 2. Download LG Flash Tool from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848
Step 3. Put the phone in download mode.
Step 4. Launch LG Flash tool select the VS98613B_00_ARB02.kdz file you downloaded on step #1.
Step 5. choose CSE Flash, on the pop up window choose start, then click OK and let the phone alone.
You can get some weird popup window that the server is not responding, let that alone. After the progress bar on LG Flash tool finished to 100% the phone will reboot itself and you will be on the Verizon setup screen, if you don't have a verizon sim, then it's going to pop up something saying that it doesn't have a verizon sim or something like that, just ignore and setup the phone using WiFi connection. And thats all. Now you will be on 13B.
DISCLAIMER: this process is done under your responsibility.
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I can't seem to find the answer to this anywhere --
Is this the technical equivalent of taking the OTA for 13B?
In other words, am I also getting the updated baseband/radio/bootloader by using this KDZ (or whatever the LG equivalents of those things are)?
Or does this just put /system components of 13B on there?
pkopalek said:
I can't seem to find the answer to this anywhere --
Is this the technical equivalent of taking the OTA for 13B?
In other words, am I also getting the updated baseband/radio/bootloader by using this KDZ (or whatever the LG equivalents of those things are)?
Or does this just put /system components of 13B on there?
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Hi, yeah this is the official verizon kdz it contains everthing you will get on the OTA.
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Need help, Screwed up my VZW N910V Dev Ed "Software update failed" message

Earlier today I had a VZW N910V Dev Ed. I tried flashing firmware through odin and now it is borked.
when I try to boot normally, I get loops of the samsung screen.
I tried this guys solution AND CAN NOW BOOT INTO 5.1.1 BUILD NUMBERLMY47X.N910VVRU2BPA1
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/help/verizon-note-4-flash-odin-t3470166
WHAT A VALUEBLEPOST!
I'm guessing I have to start from scratch.\ and I don't even know how to start from scratch.
I eventually, would like to be rooted and on hsbadr's newest "EmotionOS" 7.1.1 rom
I don't know what to do next.
THanks!
plainbum said:
Earlier today I had a VZW N910V Dev Ed. I tried flashing firmware through odin and now it is borked.
when I try to boot normally, I get loops of the samsung screen.
I tried this guys solution AND CAN NOW BOOT INTO 5.1.1 BUILD NUMBERLMY47X.N910VVRU2BPA1
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/help/verizon-note-4-flash-odin-t3470166
WHAT A VALUEBLEPOST!
I'm guessing I have to start from scratch.\ and I don't even know how to start from scratch.
I eventually, would like to be rooted and on hsbadr's newest "EmotionOS" 7.1.1 rom
I don't know what to do next.
THanks!
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Since you can boot into BPA1, you can use this video and this guide to root your phone.
quinciebee said:
Since you can boot into BPA1, you can use this video and this guide to root your phone.
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THank you for your guidance!
After I follow this guide, how would I then move onto habadr's 7.1.1 EMotionOS"?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/development/emotionos-t3528639
THanks again!
plainbum said:
THank you for your guidance!
After I follow the guide, hoew would I then move onto habadr's 7.1.1 EMotionOS"?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/development/emotionos-t3528639
THanks again!
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After following the guide above, you will gain root on BPA1.
Then from there, you'll use this guide by hsbadr, to upgrade to marshmallow. It's a long process, but it's worth it. Also, make sure that you have a mobile data connection during the marshmallow upgrade, because your Wi-Fi won't work. After you've update to CPJ2 using this guide, you can then flash EmotionOS.
quinciebee said:
After following the guide above, you will gain root on BPA1.
Then from there, you'll use this guide by hsbadr, to upgrade to marshmallow. It's a long process, but it's worth it. Also, make sure that you have a mobile data connection during the marshmallow upgrade, because your Wi-Fi won't work. After you've update to CPJ2 using this guide, you can then flash EmotionOS.
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Still trying to get root on 5.1.1
Stuck at :
after I run KingoRoot go to
"adb shell"
then when I enter
"su"
no "#" NOTHING, it hangs for 20 minutes and nothing.
then if I reboot, i get bootloops.
Ive wiped and tried this 3 times, same results, no #
Im going to try King root next.
Grrr!
plainbum said:
Still trying to get root on 5.1.1
Stuck at :
after I run KingoRoot go to
"adb shell"
then when I enter
"su"
no "#" NOTHING, it hangs for 20 minutes and nothing.
then if I reboot, i get bootloops.
Ive wiped and tried this 3 times, same results, no #
Im going to try King root next.
Grrr!
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I forgot to tell you that if Kingo Root doesn't work, try King Root. Also, if you get a root successful message, don't even use root checker, as long as you know you've got root. Just move into the adb steps, temp root is very touchy and can reboot your phone at any time, so try to go through the adb steps quickly.
quinciebee said:
I forgot to tell you that if Kingo Root doesn't work, try King Root. Also, if you get a root successful message, don't even use root checker, as long as you know you've got root. Just move into the adb steps, perm root is very temperamental and can reboot your phone at any time, so try to go through the adb steps quickly.
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Used king root and learned to be real quick.
I then pasted all those ABD commands and got twrp installed but when I rebooted, I got boot loops. :-/
so I booted into recovery and wound up installing Jasmine rom 4.3 ( Mjust happened to have on my original old micro sd ) to avoid starting all over, and it seems to have taken!
Looks like I still have root.
Seems to run fine without installing oscar Kernel and SUper SU, should I still install those two?
Can I uninstall king root?
Im thinking I should make a backup through twrp, what do you think?
Thnaks again, can't wait to proceed to Hsbard's 7.1.1!
plainbum said:
Used king root and learned to be real quick.
I then pasted all those ABD commands and got twrp installed but when I rebooted, I got boot loops. :-/
so I booted into recovery and wound up installing Jasmine rom 4.3 ( Mjust happened to have on my original old micro sd ) to avoid starting all over, and it seems to have taken!
Looks like I still have root.
Seems to run fine without installing oscar Kernel and SUper SU, should I still install those two?
Can I uninstall king root?
Im thinking I should make a backup through twrp, what do you think?
Thnaks again, can't wait to proceed to Hsbard's 7.1.1!
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Yeah, you should probably make a backup in twrp, just so you don't have to start over again if anything goes wrong. Were you running 5.1.1 or 6.0.1 before you flashed JasmineROM?
5.1.1 from the video walkthrough you suggested,
Seems to run fine without installing oscar Kernel .
Thanks again, can't wait to proceed to Hsbard's 7.1.1!
plainbum said:
5.1.1 from the video walkthrough you suggested,
Seems to run fine without installing oscar Kernel .
Thanks again, can't wait to proceed to Hsbard's 7.1.1!
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You're welcome, please post a screenshot of your About Phone section, I want to see what build and baseband you're on, and yes, you can uninstall King Root. The boot loop that you had after rooting could have been fixed by pulling the battery and or SD card.
quinciebee said:
You're welcome, please post a screenshot of your About Phone section, I want to see what build and baseband you're on, and yes, you can uninstall King Root. The boot loop that you had after rooting could have been fixed by pulling the battery and or SD card.
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Dang, I hope I didn't screw anything up..fingers crossed
plainbum said:
Dang, I hope I didn't screw anything up..fingers crossed
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Okay, so it seems like you're on the correct baseband, however, you probably shouldn't have flashed JasmineROM after rooting. You skipped the second guide that I posted. After you root stock 5.1.1 BPA1, you then need to upgrade to 6.0.1 from there before you can flash EmotionOS. I'm not entirely sure if you can still use the second guide that I posted since you're no longer on stock BPA1. For the most part, I think that you can, so if you're willing to risk it, use that second guide I posted to update to 6.0.1, this is also where you'll be needing a data connection since the your Wi-Fi won't be working.
quinciebee said:
Okay, so it seems like you're on the correct baseband, however, you probably shouldn't have flashed JasmineROM after rooting. You skipped the second guide that I posted. After you root stock 5.1.1 BPA1, you then need to upgrade to 6.0.1 from there before you can flash EmotionOS. I'm not entirely sure if you can still use the second guide that I posted since you're no longer on stock BPA1. For the most part, I think that you can, so if you're willing to risk it, use that second guide I posted to update to 6.0.1, this is also where you'll be needing a data connection since the your Wi-Fi won't be working.
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I panicked at the boot loops and thought to myself, "what do I have to lose by flashing jasmine, a 5.1.1 rom?"
My other option, I thought, was to start all over again, which I still may have to do.
I will precede Saturday night, after my out of town relatives leave.
I AM SOOOOO HAPPY, WHERE I AM AT, THANK YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONSISTENT HELP AND ADVICE THROUGH THIS "ORDEAL: I GOT MYSELF INTO!!!!
You are truly an asset to this forum!!
THanks again!
BBL
plainbum said:
I panicked at the boot loops and thought to myself, "what do I have to lose by flashing jasmine, a 5.1.1 rom?"
My other option, I thought, was to start all over again, which I still may have to do.
I will precede Saturday night, after my out of town relatives leave.
I AM SOOOOO HAPPY, WHERE I AM AT, THANK YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONSISTENT HELP AND ADVICE THROUGH THIS "ORDEAL: I GOT MYSELF INTO!!!!
You are truly an asset to this forum!!
THanks again!
BBL
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You're welcome, good luck :good:
quinciebee said:
Okay, so it seems like you're on the correct baseband, however, you probably shouldn't have flashed JasmineROM after rooting. You skipped the second guide that I posted. After you root stock 5.1.1 BPA1, you then need to upgrade to 6.0.1 from there before you can flash EmotionOS. I'm not entirely sure if you can still use the second guide that I posted since you're no longer on stock BPA1. For the most part, I think that you can, so if you're willing to risk it, use that second guide I posted to update to 6.0.1, this is also where you'll be needing a data connection since the your Wi-Fi won't be working.
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quinciebee said:
You're welcome, good luck :good:
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Well house geusts are back at home and I started tinkering with my phone again to get me closer to NOugat.
I managed to get hsbadr's CM13 installed, rooted and working pretty good!
One thing that is not working is 4G LTe
I DO have 3G
GPS and phone works...
I thought, before I do something to screw what I have, I would ask you for advice
Here is a Screenshot of my about:
Thanks again for your help!
plainbum said:
Well house geusts are back at home and I started tinkering with my phone again to get me closer to NOugat.
I managed to get hsbadr's CM13 installed, rooted and working pretty good!
One thing that is not working is 4G LTe
I DO have 3G
GPS and phone works...
I thought, before I do something to screw what I have, I would ask you for advice
Here is a Screenshot of my about:
Thanks again for your help!
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What's your APN setting?
quinciebee said:
What's your APN setting?
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APN = VZWINTERNET
Preferred Network type was Global then I tried a few others like CDMA + LTE/EvDo and LTE and GSM/WCDMA/LTE but no 4g
I also flashed BPA1 modem from here as suggested in the forums but still no 4g LTE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937
plainbum said:
APN = VZWINTERNET
Preferred Network type was Global then I tried a few others like CDMA + LTE/EvDo and LTE and GSM/WCDMA/LTE but no 4g
I also flashed BPA1 modem from here as suggested in the forums but still no 4g LTE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937
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Honestly, I have no idea what the problem could be, as I'm on T-Mobile and not Verizon. Try asking around the CM13 thread and see if another VZW user has the same issue.

[ARGENTINIAN][BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED] LG Spirit

Hi guys! This bootloader unlock version is only for ARGENTINIAN models.
You can donate me (PAYPAL LINK COMING SOON) and @cerg2010cerg2010 through paypal.
@cerg2010cerg2010 PAYPAL EMAIL: [email protected] OR QIWI: +79157840294
Code:
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this Recovery
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
No more secure boot error!
I thank my friend @cerg2010cerg2010 for helping me out in patching the aboot.
Supported Model:
Code:
H440AR
-> Steps:
(1) Downgrade to v10a or v10d version of Android.
(2) Root your device.
(3) Download this patched aboot file. Click Here for v10a. Click Here for v10d.
(4) Connect your phone to the computer. In command prompt, type "adb shell".
(5) Transfer the aboot file into /sdcard/ folder.
(6) Type "su" to enter the root shell. Then type "dd if=/sdcard/<file_name_you_downloaded_in_3rd step> of=/dev/block/<your aboot partition>".
(7) Restart your phone by typing "reboot".
You have unlocked your bootloader!
Refer Notes for more information.
-> Notes:
1) The aboot_5120_patched.bin or aboot_10d_patched.bin is the patched version of aboot partition of your device. Secure boot validation has been patched such that secure boot is always valid, so you can flash your own TWRP and Custom ROM.
2) Don't upgrade to any updated version of Android if you get any through OTA update. It might brick your device.
I'll give it a try soon, hopefully if the guys here are correct 4g/lte should work now. Thanks a lot!
Edit: apparently this fixed the issue regarding LTE using argentinian bands, I'll keep testing it but so far it holds even after a call and a low signal area it just switches from lte to 3g and so on (which wasn't working with the other aboot)
Korelev said:
I'll give it a try soon, hopefully if the guys here are correct 4g/lte should work now. Thanks a lot!
Edit: apparently this fixed the issue regarding LTE using argentinian bands, I'll keep testing it but so far it holds even after a call and a low signal area it just switches from lte to 3g and so on (which wasn't working with the other aboot)
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Thanks for confirming!
You did it!!!! Many Many Thanks!!!! T.T
69PerTTu69 said:
You did it!!!! Many Many Thanks!!!! T.T
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Hey, I'm trying to download the Argentinean aboot, but the link is dead. Can anyone help me with it ?
mayankjet said:
Hey, I'm trying to download the Argentinean aboot, but the link is dead. Can anyone help me with it ?
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They aren't broken
69PerTTu69 said:
They aren't broken
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My bad.
links are not working for me
edit: apparently they are now
Quick question: by unlocking the bootloader I should be able to later flash a custom recovery and then root the phone, right? As the argentinian version seems to be unrootable via kingroot (which is what the general thread recommends). Do I got this right, or is there a simple version to root it? Thanks.
Kon22 said:
Quick question: by unlocking the bootloader I should be able to later flash a custom recovery and then root the phone, right? As the argentinian version seems to be unrootable via kingroot (which is what the general thread recommends). Do I got this right, or is there a simple version to root it? Thanks.
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First you need to be on Lollipop.
Root it by using Kingroot.
Unlock the bootloader.
Flash TWRP 3.1.1.0
Flash MM v20b zip proposed by Korelev.
Flash Supersu.
Now you have a rooted MM.
walterfuster said:
First you need to be on Lollipop.
Root it by using Kingroot.
Unlock the bootloader.
Flash TWRP 3.1.1.0
Flash MM v20b zip proposed by Korelev.
Flash Supersu.
Now you have a rooted MM.
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I tried rooting it using Kingroot with no success, both with the APK and the app on PC. Running stock lollipop, obviously. I assumed the argentinian version (H440AR) couldn't be rooted via kingroot, which is why I'm wondering if the only way is to simply unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and then flash SuperSU.
Kon22 said:
I tried rooting it using Kingroot with no success, both with the APK and the app on PC. Running stock lollipop, obviously. I assumed the argentinian version (H440AR) couldn't be rooted via kingroot, which is why I'm wondering if the only way is to simply unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and then flash SuperSU.
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The thing is, you can't unlock the bootloader without first having su permissions.
AR device version shouldn't be a problem.
Mine is Argentinian too and I easily rooted it.
Try with an older version of Kingroot. You can easily find it around apk's sites.
If no luck, try flashing an H440N kdz (I'm on POL v10i) with LG Flash Tool 2014, and see what happens.
You can do a dirty flash if you don't want to lose your data.
P.S.: I even switched from Kingroot to SuperSU. I highly recommend this. Kingroot converts your phone in a turtle.
walterfuster said:
The thing is, you can't unlock the bootloader without first having su permissions.
AR device version shouldn't be a problem.
Mine is Argentinian too and I easily rooted it.
Try with an older version of Kingroot. You can easily find it around apk's sites.
If no luck, try flashing an H440N kdz (I'm on POL v10i) with LG Flash Tool 2014, and see what happens.
You can do a dirty flash if you don't want to lose your data.
P.S.: I even switched from Kingroot to SuperSU. I highly recommend this, Kingroot convert your phone in a turtle.
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Huh, that's odd then, that Kingroot couldn't do it. I'll keep looking into it, then. Thanks for the help, will report back.
walterfuster said:
The thing is, you can't unlock the bootloader without first having su permissions.
AR device version shouldn't be a problem.
Mine is Argentinian too and I easily rooted it.
Try with an older version of Kingroot. You can easily find it around apk's sites.
If no luck, try flashing an H440N kdz (I'm on POL v10i) with LG Flash Tool 2014, and see what happens.
You can do a dirty flash if you don't want to lose your data.
P.S.: I even switched from Kingroot to SuperSU. I highly recommend this. Kingroot converts your phone in a turtle.
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Hello there. I managed to use kingroot to root one of the two spirits I have (the other one still doesn't budge, for whatever reason) and indeed it turns the phone into a turtle. I was wondering, is it possible to flash superSU without flashing marshamallow before? Not that I'd mind flashing it, but without the ability to use an SD card as internal storage the main advantage is gone, and I wouldn't wanna have MM if it hurts battery time or fluidity of the phone.
Kon22 said:
Hello there. I managed to use kingroot to root one of the two spirits I have (the other one still doesn't budge, for whatever reason) and indeed it turns the phone into a turtle. I was wondering, is it possible to flash superSU without flashing marshamallow before? Not that I'd mind flashing it, but without the ability to use an SD card as internal storage the main advantage is gone, and I wouldn't wanna have MM if it hurts battery time or fluidity of the phone.
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If I don't get wrong, you want to stay on a SuperSU rooted LP, right?
Well, you can get that, not by flashing, but by replacing Kingroot with SuperSU.
you'll have to do the following:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/a3...place-kingroot-kinguser-t3308989/post65167979
P.S.: If you decide to stay on LP for definitely, I highly recommend you apply the Tomo's tweaks.
They get the most of Spirit running LP:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...formance-battery-saving-t3217133/post63121297
So if I get this right I should be able to use custom roms after doing this procedure? I've been asking about in the LOS14.1 rom thread but people talking about a bluescreen when they ran out of signal in the argentinian model scared me off. I cant get a new phone atm in case I brick this one. Nobody could give me a definitive answer about it so far.
Niku200 said:
So if I get this right I should be able to use custom roms after doing this procedure? I've been asking about in the LOS14.1 rom thread but people talking about a bluescreen when they ran out of signal in the argentinian model scared me off. I cant get a new phone atm in case I brick this one. Nobody could give me a definitive answer about it so far.
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Yes, following this procedure can get your bootloader unlocked. Also LOS does have that blue scrren error, only if you don't have network service. However it's not that big of a issue. You can prevent blue screen by using airplane mode.
mayankjet said:
Yes, following this procedure can get your bootloader unlocked. Also LOS does have that blue scrren error, only if you don't have network service. However it's not that big of a issue. You can prevent blue screen by using airplane mode.
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I knew about that workaround but signal is pretty unstable where I live. Specially when I travel and I like to use spotify while doing so. I'd like to avoid it as much as I can. I guess I'll give it a go and if it fails I can go back flashing a stock firmware.
Niku200 said:
I knew about that workaround but signal is pretty unstable where I live. Specially when I travel and I like to use spotify while doing so. I'd like to avoid it as much as I can. I guess I'll give it a go and if it fails I can go back flashing a stock firmware.
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Okay.
So, I've been trying to download this several times but I'm always hit with a trafic limit from the person who shared it. Would somebody share me the files somehow?

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