LG G3 Gold is not updating - T-Mobile LG G3

I have a LG G3 D851 Gold that is stuck on android 4.4.2 (software version: D85110c). It tries to do an OTA update however when it tries installing it it fails halfway through and just reboots and most of the time it says the software is up to date. I tired the LG Mobile Support Tool; when I use that it says I have an update available for a few seconds and then it says my phone is up to date. I called LG, T-Mobile, and Google and they all just blamed the problem on someone else and wouldn't help me.
Any ideas? I have never rooted or flashed a phone before so I don't want do that if I don't have to.

Doctorsab said:
I have a LG G3 D851 Gold that is stuck on android 4.4.2 (software version: D85110c). It tries to do an OTA update however when it tries installing it it fails halfway through and just reboots and most of the time it says the software is up to date. I tired the LG Mobile Support Tool; when I use that it says I have an update available for a few seconds and then it says my phone is up to date. I called LG, T-Mobile, and Google and they all just blamed the problem on someone else and wouldn't help me.
Any ideas? I have never rooted or flashed a phone before so I don't want do that if I don't have to.
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so the phone you currently have doesn't have root access?

Still_living714 said:
so the phone you currently have doesn't have root access?
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No, it's not rooted. I've never rooted a phone before so even doing that would be a new thing for me.
Would it help me if I rooted it?

Doctorsab said:
No, it's not rooted. I've never rooted a phone before so even doing that would be a new thing for me.
Would it help me if I rooted it?
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while taking an official download you can't have root access or it'll throw you into a bootloop. In my opinion you should root so you can really customize your phone and get some pretty cool apps. If you're on kitkat there's this one click root app you can use and it's very easy,probably take you 20 minutes to get root access and install SU app.

Still_living714 said:
while taking an official download you can't have root access or it'll throw you into a bootloop. In my opinion you should root so you can really customize your phone and get some pretty cool apps. If you're on kitkat there's this one click root app you can use and it's very easy,probably take you 20 minutes to get root access and install SU app.
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I think I will end up doing that and putting on lollipop on the phone, but I haven't been able to find instructions that I could understand.........I don't want to mess up and brick my phone.

Doctorsab said:
I think I will end up doing that and putting on lollipop on the phone, but I haven't been able to find instructions that I could understand.........I don't want to mess up and brick my phone.
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pm me and I will help you

Related

How the hell do I root this thing?!

Got mine today from Korea and I need it to be rooted!
Looks like no one has been able to?
The price you pay for being on the bloody edge is that sometimes when you're one of the first to have a new device no one has had the device to develop exploits for it.
You can always feel free to jump in and develop the method and publish it.
Best of luck.
no root yet OP. to dam early for that. what area you live in?
cant wait for USA release. im sure these g4 threads will boom after that
Try the one click root on this post. It rooted my LG G Pad 8. It should work for any LG:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/general/guide-root-lg-l90-running-d41510e-t3072568
MicroMod777 said:
Try the one click root on this post. It rooted my LG G Pad 8. It should work for any LG:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/general/guide-root-lg-l90-running-d41510e-t3072568
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This uses an exploit that does not work on the LG G4 (ability to remount /system as read/write instead of read only).
All of the existing root scripts that I have found execute the command "mount -rw,remount /system".
In earlier LG phones this command was successful. In the LG G4 this command fails (No Permissions) so the older exploits don't work.
ChitownWingMan said:
This uses an exploit that does not work on the LG G4 (ability to remount /system as read/write instead of read only).
All of the existing root scripts that I have found execute the command "mount -rw,remount /system".
In earlier LG phones this command was successful. In the LG G4 this command fails (No Permissions) so the older exploits don't work.
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Did you try the g flex 2 rooting method?
rooting is one of the reason I've joined here. Will wait for updates. I'm itching to try it on my upcoming G4. Hopefully, I won't messed up this time around
Try Kingroot
poczynek said:
Got mine today from Korea and I need it to be rooted!
Looks like no one has been able to?
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http://www.smartphoneclinics.com/root-lg-g4-stylus-h631-one-click-method/
here you go have fun =D #getrekt
try kingroot v4
Tic0 said:
http://www.smartphoneclinics.com/root-lg-g4-stylus-h631-one-click-method/
here you go have fun =D #getrekt
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You got this to work on the G4?
A few questions for the uninitiated of LG Android. I am not familiar with the LG Android ecosystem, been with Motorola and just got off of Samsung. If I root the G4 now, how will that affect getting OTA updates and installing them? (like if I root would that hinder my ability to get conventional OTA downloads and being able to install them normally? Like if it would set my "status" to "custom".)
I'd REALLY like to be able to uninstall Facebook and Messenger! Would uninstalling them also possibly hinder my ability to get OTA updates and installing them?
Last will I have to worry about voiding my warranty like you would with a Samsung device if you root that and say tripped the knox counter??
Delirious17 said:
A few questions for the uninitiated of LG Android. I am not familiar with the LG Android ecosystem, been with Motorola and just got off of Samsung. If I root the G4 now, how will that affect getting OTA updates and installing them? (like if I root would that hinder my ability to get conventional OTA downloads and being able to install them normally? Like if it would set my "status" to "custom".)
I'd REALLY like to be able to uninstall Facebook and Messenger! Would uninstalling them also possibly hinder my ability to get OTA updates and installing them?
Last will I have to worry about voiding my warranty like you would with a Samsung device if you root that and say tripped the knox counter??
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As far as I remember, just rooting your phone doesn't take away OTA availability. You'd have to freeze or delete the files that control that process with a root explorer
Delirious17 said:
A few questions for the uninitiated of LG Android. I am not familiar with the LG Android ecosystem, been with Motorola and just got off of Samsung. If I root the G4 now, how will that affect getting OTA updates and installing them? (like if I root would that hinder my ability to get conventional OTA downloads and being able to install them normally? Like if it would set my "status" to "custom".)
I'd REALLY like to be able to uninstall Facebook and Messenger! Would uninstalling them also possibly hinder my ability to get OTA updates and installing them?
Last will I have to worry about voiding my warranty like you would with a Samsung device if you root that and say tripped the knox counter??
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You definitely want to make sure Ota is blocked , I remember on my rooted and TWRP installed stock G2, when the first Ota came through tons of people almost ended up with bricked phones, thankfully someone found a way around it, but it wasn't looking good for a second., after that I just flashed a modified stock room to eliminate the risk of OTA
Tic0 said:
http://www.smartphoneclinics.com/root-lg-g4-stylus-h631-one-click-method/
here you go have fun =D #getrekt
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Way different phone
well got this **** to work when SU told me to reinstall with twrp -_- i rebooted and lost root now i can't get it to work (semi bricked FML)
Also used other root apps so might be a combo problem of this **** is the system mount/un-mount i had this with my s3 once it disabled my internal sd, so i need an twrp to get it back going or i'll just call my insurance
Tic0 said:
well got this **** to work when SU told me to reinstall with twrp -_- i rebooted and lost root now i can't get it to work (semi bricked FML)
Also used other root apps so might be a combo problem of this **** is the system mount/un-mount i had this with my s3 once it disabled my internal sd, so i need an twrp to get it back going or i'll just call my insurance
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If SU told you to reinstall with TWRP it didnt work
Delirious17 said:
A few questions for the uninitiated of LG Android. I am not familiar with the LG Android ecosystem, been with Motorola and just got off of Samsung. If I root the G4 now, how will that affect getting OTA updates and installing them...
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You will not root the G4 now. The bootloader is still not unlocked. After that we can expect root to follow. One forum member said the ul bl and root would be available at the same time - but now is not the time.
Also, for the international version that I have - the UK H815, there is an option in settings not to download or install the OTA.
LancerV said:
If SU told you to reinstall with TWRP it didnt work
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*update but np my bad.
starfcker69 said:
You will not root the G4 now. The bootloader is still not unlocked. After that we can expect root to follow. One forum member said the ul bl and root would be available at the same time - but now is not the time.
Also, for the international version that I have - the UK H815, there is an option in settings not to download or install the OTA.
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You can achive root without unlocked BL, if you have an unlocked BL you can root without having to use exploits

[Q] AT&T Note Edge Root, Kingroot + SafeStrap?

for a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (AT&T SM-N915A) Has anyone used ODIN to flash 4.4.4 from Lollipop (which I read doesn't trip knox) and then used Kingroot to get temporary root and then install Safestrap? I didn't really find any custom roms, but when booting from Safestrap, wouldn't root still be available even if you installed the stock Lollipop rom as the SS rom? Or would it be too difficult to remove the recovery if that's present in the stock LP rom so it doesn't mess with SS if you boot from it?
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for a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (AT&T SM-N915A) Has anyone used ODIN to flash 4.4.4 from Lollipop (which I read doesn't trip knox) and then used Kingroot to get temporary root and then install Safestrap? I didn't really find any custom roms, but when booting from Safestrap, wouldn't root still be available even if you installed the stock Lollipop rom as the SS rom? Or would it be too difficult to remove the recovery if that's present in the stock LP rom so it doesn't mess with SS if you boot from it?
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I did use ODIN to go back to KitKat and then used Kingoroot, but the safestrap part your talking about I have no clue. Was unaware of any safestrap for the Notre 4 or Edge.
Back on Lollipop unrooted though. Found the temp root annoying and with FF browser and AdBlock plugin I'm getting by
help
rquinn19 said:
I did use ODIN to go back to KitKat and then used Kingoroot, but the safestrap part your talking about I have no clue. Was unaware of any safestrap for the Notre 4 or Edge.
Back on Lollipop unrooted though. Found the temp root annoying and with FF browser and AdBlock plugin I'm getting by
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Can you plz send me a link for the kitkat firmware?
shylude said:
Can you plz send me a link for the kitkat firmware?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/att-note-4-edge-kitkat-odin-tar-files-t3108344
What's up guys? I need some help rooting my N-915A, can you guys show me the path. I'm running lolllipop 5.0.1
Is there ever going to be a root for this phone? Its almost a year and nothing is out yet? I have never had to wait this long for any android phone before. so frustrating
Anything yet
xxswagga1xx said:
What's up guys? I need some help rooting my N-915A, can you guys show me the path. I'm running lolllipop 5.0.1
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Sorry, no permanent root yet... But the 5.1.1 upgrade is available, just remember to clear the cache before attempting to upgrade.
djwasel said:
Is there ever going to be a root for this phone? Its almost a year and nothing is out yet? I have never had to wait this long for any android phone before. so frustrating
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Probably not, but that is my opinion and not based on fact.
sandog12 said:
Anything yet
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Sorry, no permanent root yet...
So it is possible now to get temporary root access using kingroot on 5.1.1 but I am hoping someone get this information to chainfire so that chainfire can use it to come up with a permanent root using odin.
How could i upgrade to 5.1.1 im using 915a in pakistan? Can any on help me ?
hey guys,
I am from Vietnam and i just 've bought the SM-N910A (said that from ATT) in Vietnam. I used RootChecker and Phone INFO to get to check my phone.
The result is my phone was ROOTED!!!. I restarted some times but the ROOT is still accessed.
I tried to use Root Explorer to copy/paste from/into system folder, it's ok like other rooted devices.
I'm following xda-note edge and see everyone's saying that NO way to permanent root ATT note egde.
I also dont know what method the seller used to root my edge, but i think it's permanently rooted.
I've NOT try to unlock bootloader neither install recovery. There seem to be no official method for ATT edge. I am afraid bricking my device.
I upload some screen to show you my note. Thanks and need your advice, guys
datbi_201 said:
hey guys,
I am from Vietnam and i just 've bought the SM-N910A (said that from ATT) in Vietnam. I used RootChecker and Phone INFO to get to check my phone.
The result is my phone was ROOTED!!!. I restarted some times but the ROOT is still accessed.
I tried to use Root Explorer to copy/paste from/into system folder, it's ok like other rooted devices.
I'm following xda-note edge and see everyone's saying that NO way to permanent root ATT note egde.
I also don't know what method the seller used to root my edge, but i think it's permanently rooted.
I've NOT try to unlock bootloader neither install recovery. There seem to be no official method for ATT edge. I am afraid bricking my device.
I upload some screen to show you my note. Thanks and need your advice, guys
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When you moved data into /system did you remove it before rebooting, or did you leave it in /system and were still able to boot?
If you could enable USB Debugging and open a shell with ADB and type "ps", then post the output, that may be a place to start.
Recently, kingroot has been able to get root on my note, but after 5-10 minutes I get ANRs and the phone crashes, then I have to re flash with Odin to go back to stock. I have logcat logs up to where it crashes as well.
I'm on 5.1.1
Edit
5 minutes after I posted this AT&T tried pushing a security update. Probably to fix this.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N915A using XDA-Developers mobile app
cabewse said:
Recently, kingroot has been able to get root on my note, but after 5-10 minutes I get ANRs and the phone crashes, then I have to re flash with Odin to go back to stock. I have logcat logs up to where it crashes as well.
I'm on 5.1.1
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5 minutes after I posted this AT&T tried pushing a security update. Probably to fix this.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N915A using []
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Hi, i have a n915a too but the baseband ends in BOC8 and the last firmware is 5.0.1, if i use the stock firmware 5.1.1 from other baseband? it will brick the phone?.
is there a way to install different firmware from another model?, like change n915a to n915f or something like that
sorry, my english is not good.
kashaki said:
Hi, i have a n915a too but the baseband ends in BOC8 and the last firmware is 5.0.1, if i use the stock firmware 5.1.1 from other baseband? it will brick the phone?.
is there a way to install different firmware from another model?, like change n915a to n915f or something like that
sorry, my english is not good.
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Bringing this back to life, we are now September of 2016. Any way of permanent root on Note Edge?
Lethal Ludacy said:
So it is possible now to get temporary root access using kingroot on 5.1.1 but I am hoping someone get this information to chainfire so that chainfire can use it to come up with a permanent root using odin.
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I root my phone using kingroot at&t SM-N915A 5.1.1
stunomatic0 said:
I root my phone using kingroot at&t SM-N915A 5.1.1
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I did temp root with KingRoot too. I went and disable the bothering Carrier IQ which was taking all my zerolemon battery. And also I disable most most of the bloatware of at&t.
Let's hope Chainfire or someone co.e with the permanent one.
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Customs boot icon
I rooted my at&t note edge using king root. Then I installed SuperSU and used the option to install binaries in "normal" mode. Then the phone rebooted and in the booting screen i got an icon with an unlocked lock that said "Custom" then the phone booted normally no problem.
I dont know if this information is useful but i thought it was important to share.
juanfe1a said:
I rooted my at&t note edge using king root. Then I installed SuperSU and used the option to install binaries in "normal" mode. Then the phone rebooted and in the booting screen i got an icon with an unlocked lock that said "Custom" then the phone booted normally no problem.
I dont know if this information is useful but i thought it was important to share.
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What android do you have?
SAMSUNG SM-N910A With Tapatalk
gremy1987 said:
What android do you have?
SAMSUNG SM-N910A With Tapatalk
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I have 5.1.1. After rooting the phone repeatly bacause after 30 seconds of being rooted the phone rebooted. I went into download mode (home + dwVol) the status showed that was official and that it was locked. I don't know if this information is relevant but sharing is important.

LG G-Pad 7.0 V410 Root Failure

My V410 received an OTA to 5.0.2 about 2 weeks ago. Tried to root several times since, all without success. Towelroot, Purpledrake, LG One Click Root (v1.3), LG Root Script (v1.2) and LG Root all fail. I even tried SuperOneClick, without success. I have never had this much difficulty rooting any Android device!
Am I missing something? Maybe I skipped a step? Windows 7 Pro 64-bit desktop PC, with ADB installed and working, so my OS isn't blocking me.
Android version: 5.0.2
Kernal version: 3.4.0+
Build number: LRX22G
Software version: V41020b
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, I am all ears!
Soundwve said:
My V410 received an OTA to 5.0.2 about 2 weeks ago. Tried to root several times since, all without success. Towelroot, Purpledrake, LG One Click Root (v1.3), LG Root Script (v1.2) and LG Root all fail. I even tried SuperOneClick, without success. I have never had this much difficulty rooting any Android device!
Am I missing something? Maybe I skipped a step? Windows 7 Pro 64-bit desktop PC, with ADB installed and working, so my OS isn't blocking me.
Android version: 5.0.2
Kernal version: 3.4.0+
Build number: LRX22G
Software version: V41020b
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, I am all ears!
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I'm having the exact same problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
This is my exact issue too. I rooted my v410 and then it decided to update to 5.0.2 and now it's unrooted and not vulnerable. After hours each night of searching and searching is the short answer it's stuck where it's at? Every fix requires a rooted device and once on lollipop it won't root...
Edit: Also, hi everyone. This is my first post to this forum as a new member in attempts to customize my first android device.
LG gpad 7 v410 v20b:
I'm having the same issue.
For me, Purpledrake quits unexpectedly right after the tablet has rebooted once. Then the tablet reboots again.
Anyone know why?
Purpledrake ran on a Mac does the same but the term window stays up and it reads something to the tune of the phone not being vulnerable and basically putting everything back the way it found it.
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Same problem here! Tried everything! Has anyone came up with a solution?
Any Solution guys?
Make sure both of these are set correctly. I struggled for a couple of days while trying root my v410, then realized it was #2 the whole time that was stopping my progress......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59813863&postcount=1114
Purple Drake works for stock Kit Kat not for stock lollipop.
I stupidly tried to update mine to lollipop and now I appear not to be rooted and purple drake fails. I think the twrp recovery I had installed before is blocking it cause it fails when twrp logo appears at reboot (instead of AT&T logo). Is there another way to root an LG G-pad 7.0 v410 or find what's blocking purple drake?
EDIT: Actually it is ok now, rooted. Is there a way to install the new system update on a rooted tablet?
victormonopoly said:
Purple Drake works for stock Kit Kat not for stock lollipop.
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Correct, guess I should have reiterated that as well, as I assumed we all are experienced.
LXative said:
Correct, guess I should have reiterated that as well, as I assumed we all are experienced.
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I'm not man. Honestly my entire ecosystem is Mac and iOS. I changed up my plan at AT$T and they were like:
"It comes with a tablet."
"I don't need a tablet."
"But it's free with the plan."
"Yeah but I don't need a tablet."
"But... it comes... ... with the plan..."
"Okay, give me the damn tablet."
"Great! We're out at the moment so we'll have to send it to you in the mail and sign here acknowledging you're aware that it has a new separate line for $10 a month."
Eventually I started using it and thought it would be good for when I'm out on the road on bidness and wanted to unlock all the supernatural phenomenal marvels that is Android. Nah man, AT$T's got this thing on lock down. I would upgrade to a different tab but dollars.
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Make sure both of these are set correctly. I struggled for a couple of days while trying root my v410, then realized it was #2 the whole time that was stopping my progress......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59813863&postcount=1114
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This not work with Lollipop only KK
No luck. My tablet will not root. I tried Purpledrake regular and lite. I used a new USB cable, I plugged it directly into the motherboard, and I ran both progs many times. I have de-bugging and MTP enabled. I have ADB installed, and I crossed my fingers. Purpledrake just quits unexpectedly. I hope someone figures out how to root this tablet. I'd put up some cash for a working root. Anyone else?
Stupid google. Whatever happened to "Don't Be Evil"?
Purple Drake doesn't necessarily quit unexpectedly, the window just closes before you get a chance to read the message. It basically says that the phone is not vulnerable and it can't continue and has replaced everything it changed and then closes and vanishes into the dark.
Has anyone tried rolling back the Android update?
I mean: restore to factory settings, turn off OTA and then root?
LetsRace said:
No luck. My tablet will not root. I tried Purpledrake regular and lite. I used a new USB cable, I plugged it directly into the motherboard, and I ran both progs many times. I have de-bugging and MTP enabled. I have ADB installed, and I crossed my fingers. Purpledrake just quits unexpectedly. I hope someone figures out how to root this tablet. I'd put up some cash for a working root. Anyone else?
Stupid google. Whatever happened to "Don't Be Evil"?
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It's not Google's fault. AT$T requested that the bootloader be locked by LG and it's not advantageous for Google in any way to intentionally introduce bugs in the kernel that will allow for privilege escalation.
The reason that PurpleDrake is quitting is because it is executing the root script and not waiting for it to finish. Basically it is not checking for errors and just assuming that it worked. If you run the root script by hand (which is what PD does for you) then the script fails to escalate privileges and a root shell is not attained. PurpleDrake is only a wrapper for the root script.
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Has anyone tried rolling back the Android update?
I mean: restore to factory settings, turn off OTA and then root?
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Restoring to factory settings will only wipe the /data partition; it has no effect on the /system partition. I've been scouring the web for weeks and have not found a workable solution. There's a good chance that if you were somehow able to roll back to a KK image then the bootloader would fail to load the kernel.
When I get some time, I plan to try to try dumping the system image, manually injecting root goodies, and finding some way to flash that image back. It may or may not brick the device.
Has anyone tried any of these methods? http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
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Has anyone tried any of these methods? http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
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Yes I tried and no works
So if we want root, we roll back to KK?

How to get rid of update notification on rooted Z1 Compact 5.0.2

For some reason I randomly started getting an Xperia system update a few months after installing rooted 5.0.2, and I cant get rid of it. It wont let me hide notifications for it, and I don't think I can clear the cache for it either. Any suggestions? Couldn't find anyone else on the forums that had this problem. Thanks!
RosesAreDan said:
For some reason I randomly started getting an Xperia system update a few months after installing rooted 5.0.2, and I cant get rid of it. It wont let me hide notifications for it, and I don't think I can clear the cache for it either. Any suggestions? Couldn't find anyone else on the forums that had this problem. Thanks!
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Is it for 5.1, and you don't want it? Anyway, if you have root, I think you can use Rom Toolbox, or similar root app manager, and freeze 'update service' app. I haven't done it, so can't say for sure, but shouldn't hurt to try.
Curiously it's for 5.0.2. It says the update is only 0.4 megabytes also. Although when I check my firmware it tells me I have 5.0.2. I considered trying the update but I don't want to lose root. But I'll try that and see what it does! Could greenify do the same?
There are two ways of disabling update notifications. One is in the Sony Update App (I have Polish lang. so don't know what's the exact name but probably something like actualization center?) but I think this one does not work (at least for system updates).
Another one is in the Android Settings, under -> Applications -> choose All applications -> find on the list the app name, actualization center or whatever is the name of app in your language -> show notifications. checkbox.
If you turn that checkbox off, then you won't see any notifications from the app.
You don't have to freeze the process, it will still check for updates and you will see all avalaible updates from within the app, but you won't get any info on notification bar and I believe that is what you aim for.
Hit thanks if I helped
RosesAreDan said:
Curiously it's for 5.0.2. It says the update is only 0.4 megabytes also. Although when I check my firmware it tells me I have 5.0.2. I considered trying the update but I don't want to lose root. But I'll try that and see what it does! Could greenify do the same?
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Interesting.. It's up to you, but personally I would take the update and see what happens. Rooting 5.0 is not too big a deal if you have to do it over, but my sense is that it's not going to affect that. Or see if you can do what the other guy said.
So! I tried both suggestions, the first one I tried before but it won't let me un check the box to stop receiving notifications from any system apps. The option is greyed out so I decided to just take the update. Well it was very quick because it was only 0.4 Mbs, and I still have root status BUT. As soon as it finished the notification for 5.1 appeared! This one is 300 Mbs in size, and I'm pretty sure I would lose root status by upgrading this way, correct? I guess I'll just freeze the app then, rooting 5.1 looks like a bit of a hassle.
The first notification was for 14.5.A.0.270, you were probably on 14.5.A.0.242
RosesAreDan said:
[..]rooting 5.1 looks like a bit of a hassle.
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If your bootloader is unlocked, it isn't. If it's locked, well... stay on rooted 5.0.2
Jackhass said:
The first notification was for 14.5.A.0.270, you were probably on 14.5.A.0.242
If your bootloader is unlocked, it isn't. If it's locked, well... stay on rooted 5.0.2
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Mines locked, so here I'll wait :good: Thanks guys!
RosesAreDan said:
...rooting 5.1 looks like a bit of a hassle.
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If you are rooted on 5.0.2 and have dual recovery installed, then it's pretty easy to make a PRF (pre-rooted firmware) of 5.1.1 and flash it in recovery. I can confirm that root was retained with this method.
Jackhass said:
The first notification was for 14.5.A.0.270, you were probably on 14.5.A.0.242
If your bootloader is unlocked, it isn't. If it's locked, well... stay on rooted 5.0.2
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camaro322hp said:
If you are rooted on 5.0.2 and have dual recovery installed, then it's pretty easy to make a PRF (pre-rooted firmware) of 5.1.1 and flash it in recovery. I can confirm that root was retained with this method.
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Really? Interesting, that's how I got 5.0.2, but i heard something about downgrading to kit kat and THEN going to 5.1. If you say it works I'll have to look into it.
it does work, I did it and many other did
though i am back to 5.0.2, since i need [email protected] video recording and it was removed from 5.1.1
RosesAreDan said:
Really? Interesting, that's how I got 5.0.2, but i heard something about downgrading to kit kat and THEN going to 5.1. If you say it works I'll have to look into it.
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Yeah, it worked for me. I did it twice and retained root both times, one was a dirty flash and one was a clean flash. I ended up going back to 5.0.2 also because of a weird issue I was having with WiFi on 5.1.1.
I would caution you, however, that I did read in the 5.1.1 thread about some people losing root when doing this, so I can't say what they did differently. All I know is it worked for me.
The best solution to your problem is to either
Code:
su
pn hide com.sonyericson.updateservice
in a terminal emulator on the phone, or
Code:
adb shell
pn hide com.sonyericsson.updateservice
from your PC
this hides the persistent notification of the update center. To undo simply
Code:
pn unhide com.sonyericsson.updateservice
su
pn hide com.sonyericson.updateservice
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leads to
Code:
pn: not found
krutdent said:
leads to
Code:
pn: not found
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I also can't find anything about a -pn- command. Is it a typo? Maybe -pm-, (package manager), in adb?

to Root or not to Root? Unlocked LG G4 H815

I just got my G4 Unlocked international H815 model. It's running 5.1 software on ATT. It keeps bugging me trying to OTA software update. Not sure what it's trying to update to exactly, because the only way to see more info is to hit continue with update and there's no turning back from there.
I love this phone unlocked! it didn't have any bloatware I usually root to delete when I get my phone from the carrier. It's got stuff like Wifi hotspot stock and the FM radio and charges over QI instead of Powercrap ... etc.
My question is
if it's already got most of the stuff I root to access, do I let the OTA update happen and risk not being able to root?
not sure what all I'd gain.
I'm wary about rooting because my last phone was the LG G3 and I rooted it and despite me disabling all update processes, it updated itself one day on my way to work and got screwed up so bad I had to force a downgrade and put a rom on it and after a couple days of holding a 600$ paperweight, I finally got it up and running on a rom... still had some bugs but it worked.
I REALLY want to avoid that nightmare with this 3 day old phone.
opinions welcome!
Thanks
Are you saying it's already rooted? If it is, the OTA won't work anyway. You have to unroot and flash the update using LG bridge. but then you can just root it again using the same method. The update doesn't block root. Lots of us have done it. Read the rooting threads.
G4 TweaksBox. One reason to root. ^_^
Adaway, no more adverts in apps. another (big for me) reason to root.
What version are you on now? It's probably only the stagefright fix.
Root...flash TWRP...flash cyanogen 12.1
Install xposed framework and get the YouTube adaway module. That's deffo a reason to ROOT.
Hally79 said:
Root...flash TWRP...flash cyanogen 12.1
Install xposed framework and get the YouTube adaway module. That's deffo a reason to ROOT.
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You need an unlocked bootloader to flash TWRP / CM.
I'm running stock v10d + root. Works awesomely.
Juzman said:
You need an unlocked bootloader to flash TWRP / CM.
I'm running stock v10d + root. Works awesomely.
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Yeah the guy said he had unlocked international h815, if he has I was just suggesting flashing CM
That's my DD and it is awesome
Hally79 said:
Yeah the guy said he had unlocked international h815, if he has I was just suggesting flashing CM
That's my DD and it is awesome
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Yes mine's unlocked, NOT rooted. apparently the update it was trying to do automatically wasn't a big update because it decided it had waited long enough and did it on its own, rebooted and its still at
5.1
I'm still trying to wrap my head around all the terminology and methods of rooting droids- I came from the dark side- I've jailbroken every iphone since the first one they ever produced. My G3 was my first real phone, but like I said, I had it for a couple months stock, rooted it, and almost immediately it went kamikaze OTA update while rooted and went haywire. I limped by with a mediocre rom for another 8 months, until some drunk A Hole destroyed it on Halloween. I may or may not be said A Hole haha
So I guess now my question is, once rooted, am I stuck at 5.1 forever with no security updates, software patches ETC?
and since most people don't have a true unlocked phone, is this process easier to do? I'm probably asking in the wrong forum section now aren't I?
I sure hope at this point if you truly have an unlocked bootloader, that you have the latest MM version 20B installed and have root! - I find that the stock ROM is the best performing and least buggy of any of them (with some minor tweakin)
Unable to Unlock BootLoader. SOS!!!
Hi guys! need a lil help here. I have LG G4 H815. Now this is what's happening :
1. I have tried t install LG drivers a million times but in the device manager, there's always some problem with them during the installation.
2. Therefore, I'm unable to locate my phone using 'adb devices'. I'm stuck on this first step for last 1 week and I have tried every available lg driver on the internet but still the result is same.
3. I'm using Windows 8 Pro.
What's the solution here guys? Your help will highly be appreciated.
you need "disable driver signature verification" to install it
(advanced reboot options from windows)
Still stuck!
skdubg said:
you need "disable driver signature verification" to install it
(advanced reboot options from windows)
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I did as you said and disabled the driver signature verification at restart. Uninstalled the driver and installed again but still the problem persists.
When I connect the phone, LGE Android phone appears with a yellow question mark in the device manager. When I try to update the driver, it says that
"Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it.
MTP USB Device.
The system cannot find the file specified."
Still can't locate the device with adb. Please help me!
However bootloader unlock is not available for the H815P... :/
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA-Developers mobile app
But...but...
But sir, my phone is H-815, not H-815P.
Please help me where I'm making the mistake. I want to root my phone but nothing is helping me out.

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