Hey everyone, this is my first LG device, and definitely not my last. I love this phone but I think its time to root now.
I understand LG have an official bootloader unlock for the H815 model, but mine is also carrier branded to O2, I read somewhere that its only the factory unlocked models that support this method?
Cheers
Jonnyn93 said:
Hey everyone, this is my first LG device, and definitely not my last. I love this phone but I think its time to root now.
I understand LG have an official bootloader unlock for the H815 model, but mine is also carrier branded to O2, I read somewhere that its only the factory unlocked models that support this method?
Cheers
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You can always just go to the LG site and try to get the files you need and see. If you attempt to put in info for a G4 that their bootload unlock does not support it will just give you a popup error and will not allow you to download anything.
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All,
I'm having issues unlocking my H815 LG G4. I enter the proper IMEI and device information into the location on LG's developer website to unlock it but then I get an error which I have attached.
This has been discussed many times before.
You need a region specific H815 in order to unlock your bootloader. A specific EU variant is the only one that LG supports unlocking right now. My Taiwanese specific G4 is not supported. If you'd like, you can msg LG and pile on the requests to unlock all H815 variants, but I believe they said they wouldn't.
Good luck!
Sent from my Xperia Z3+ E6553
Any Ideas on how to root without bootloader unlocked?
Im having the same issue the only difference is that my LG G4 h815 is the EU open market variant which is the one that can only unlock bootloader im getting the message saying everything is correct but cannot unlock bootloader, i contacted lg support dev, the answer from them is that i cannot unlock my G4, this is bull**** i pay i want full control of my phone. hope someone can come up with a way to root this device without unlocking the bootloader just like with the G3 model.
Returned mine and bought another straight from a site in the UK. Went without a hitch.
I've bought a used G4 from someone who is "pretty sure" (but not 100% certain) that it's a European model, as it was purchased from a seller on Amazon shortly before the phone was released in the UK.
I want to root the phone, so my question is: if I try to unlock the bootloader using the official LG method, but the phone turns out NOT to be a European model, am I likely to brick the phone?
No, if it cannot be unlocked, lg simply won't give you the unlock.bin file for your phone. So just try to get this file from lg and see...
Thanks. I just tried requesting an LG unlock code and it seems I'm out of luck as I seem to have a Taiwan model :0(
I guess there's no sign of a bootloader unlock for Taiwan H815's yet?
Am kind of frustrated ? i need to unlock the bootloader and i can't, that's the reason i bought lg h815 eu and it cannot unlock bootloader please someone help
Hi guys I have an H815 brand "tim(an'italian carrier) 2 hours ago I was trying to unlock my bootloader and when i wrote the imei it said "your device does not support unlocking the bootloader"
So the question is.. WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
The problem is ; your device is not supported...
In other words the tools and guides on the official lg developers site aren't compatible with your version of the phone.
It is probably because you seem to have a carrier branded H815, and that carrier does not allow to unlock the bootloader.
You'll have to wait for LG to support your phone, LG has released a statement saying it will slowly add more devices for unlocking the boatloader
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Yeah I only realised this the other day also, shame!
so basically there's no way to get rooted marshmallow at this point without unlocked bootloader
Hello all. I have been reading the forums about the LG G4 and want one of these phones with an unlocked bootloader so I can install custom roms. It seems very difficult and confusing to find one with the right options to unlock. Anyone care to clarify what I need? As far as I can tell, I should be looking for a "factory unlocked H815" which should allow me to access the fastboot option to unlock the bootloader? If thats right, then any factory unlocked H815 from eBay should do it? Also, the H815 is the model that can take up to 2tb of SD card right? Thanks in advance.
Kwijybow said:
Hello all. I have been reading the forums about the LG G4 and want one of these phones with an unlocked bootloader so I can install custom roms. It seems very difficult and confusing to find one with the right options to unlock. Anyone care to clarify what I need? As far as I can tell, I should be looking for a "factory unlocked H815" which should allow me to access the fastboot option to unlock the bootloader? If thats right, then any factory unlocked H815 from eBay should do it? Also, the H815 is the model that can take up to 2tb of SD card right? Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/unlock-list-lg-g4-variants-unlocked-t3262621
Theres the list... if you on america use h811 tmobile.. unlocking bootloader will not be cover by warranty.. and some phone get bootloop stay away from phones made in 2015.. ask for manufacturing date..
1. Is there a method to root g8 thinq???
As far as im tracking right now there is no TWRP recovery image of the LG G8 ThinQ. I read This Post, and This Post, but didn't test it yet. If anyone rooted it, please let me know.
I have AT&T model. It has the option to enable OEM unlock. The phone is network locked to AT&T.
2. Also, are there any firmware available (e.g., clean one without bloatware)?
I have found This One but skeptical to actually try it out.
Despite the fact that Enable OEM Unlock is an option in Developer Options, when I try to boot into the bootloader, it is unsuccessful. Apparently LG has blocked access to the bootloader on this, as well as other phones.
For the record, I'm on AT&T as well.
Thats kinda lame. I thought that LG wont have same practice with keeping their phones locked as Samsung... Anyway, THIS POST shows supported devices to get to bootloader for LG. Looks like wont have any root any time soon.
What about that firmware without bloatware. Looks like it doesnt require the bootloader?
Hello, can you unlock the bootloader of the LG G8 ThinQ ANDROID 11 AT&T
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Hello, can you unlock the bootloader of the LG G8 ThinQ ANDROID 11 AT&T
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You can use this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...nlock-and-magisk-root-using-firehose.4221793/