Noob here! How can i UNroot my phone? - Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I want to UNroot my phone/restore my phone due to the fact that I believe I may have done something wrong in the process. I am on 5.0.1
When I turn my phone on, I do get the welcome screen saying my phone's unlocked and all but when I try to use xposed installer it says that my device is not properly rooted?
Specifically it says " The latest version of Xposed is currently not active. Did you install the framework and reboot?" When I try to do this, it says
"Xposed is not (yet) compatible with Android SDK version 21 or your processor architecture (armeabiv7a)
CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE: could not load library "libdvm.so" needed by" /data/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/cache/app_process";
cause by library "libdvm.so" not found"
And I believe I had a very hard time (when rooting) copying and pasting the SuperSU to internal storage. Not all the files were actually being transferred over.
I pretty much want to restore my phone so that I can try to root it properly this time.
When the tutorial on how root our phones came out, I feel as though I rushed it from excitement without properly educating myself on what to watch out for.
Maybe I am only HALF rooted? lol sounds so stupid. but my greenify works and superSU grants access to everything. I just don't understand.
My last phone was iphone4 and jailbreaking that was easy. This is something else.
Can anyone help? Thank you for your time!

yungzhvo said:
I want to UNroot my phone/restore my phone due to the fact that I believe I may have done something wrong in the process. I am on 5.0.1
When I turn my phone on, I do get the welcome screen saying my phone's unlocked and all but when I try to use xposed installer it says that my device is not properly rooted?
Specifically it says " The latest version of Xposed is currently not active. Did you install the framework and reboot?" When I try to do this, it says
"Xposed is not (yet) compatible with Android SDK version 21 or your processor architecture (armeabiv7a)
CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE: could not load library "libdvm.so" needed by" /data/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/cache/app_process";
cause by library "libdvm.so" not found"
And I believe I had a very hard time (when rooting) copying and pasting the SuperSU to internal storage. Not all the files were actually being transferred over.
I pretty much want to restore my phone so that I can try to root it properly this time.
When the tutorial on how root our phones came out, I feel as though I rushed it from excitement without properly educating myself on what to watch out for.
Maybe I am only HALF rooted? lol sounds so stupid. but my greenify works and superSU grants access to everything. I just don't understand.
My last phone was iphone4 and jailbreaking that was easy. This is something else.
Can anyone help? Thank you for your time!
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This may be of some help.

kkretch said:
This may be of some help.
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Thank you for replying so quickly! :good:
Do you happen to know if this will automatically upgrade me to the newest OTA upgrade?
I want to stay on 5.1.1 so I can try to root it properly. And I've been delaying the OTA upgrade since day 1 and still doing so even with the supposed root I have on my phone right now.

yungzhvo said:
Thank you for replying so quickly! :good:
Do you happen to know if this will automatically upgrade me to the newest OTA upgrade?
I want to stay on 5.1.1 so I can try to root it properly. And I've been delaying the OTA upgrade since day 1 and still doing so even with the supposed root I have on my phone right now.
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If you're going to root your phone, you don't want to take the OTA. You'll just have to downgrade to Lollipop anyway.
Use ODIN and flash the full firmware. 5.1.1 should be good. @hsbadr has a thread in the Development forum with all of the firmware that's available. It'll save you the slow download speed of Sammobile.
If when you go into download mode and you see "mode: developer," you're pretty close to root. Flash SuperSU and TWRP and you'll be there.

douger1957 said:
If you're going to root your phone, you don't want to take the OTA. You'll just have to downgrade to Lollipop anyway.
Use ODIN and flash the full firmware. 5.1.1 should be good. @hsbadr has a thread in the Development forum with all of the firmware that's available. It'll save you the slow download speed of Sammobile.
If when you go into download mode and you see "mode: developer," you're pretty close to root. Flash SuperSU and TWRP and you'll be there.
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"If when you go into download mode and you see "mode: developer," you're pretty close to root. Flash SuperSU and TWRP and you'll be there."
Can you elaborate a little more on this for me? Because when I first rooted I made sure to do EVERY step. Read the forums and watched youtube videos directly linked from the forum.
The thing I just didn't know how to do correctly was flashing the SuperSU and TWRP (I THINIK)
I sincerely just remember trying to copy and paste some files into system storage? something like that... and not EVERYTHING was transferring over.
When I turn on my phone I get the welcome screen with the picture of the unlocked lock with "custom" underneath. So I know I must have done SOMETHING correctly.
Im just sincerely lost. It's quite infuriating .

yungzhvo said:
"If when you go into download mode and you see "mode: developer," you're pretty close to root. Flash SuperSU and TWRP and you'll be there."
Can you elaborate a little more on this for me? Because when I first rooted I made sure to do EVERY step. Read the forums and watched youtube videos directly linked from the forum.
The thing I just didn't know how to do correctly was flashing the SuperSU and TWRP (I THINIK)
I sincerely just remember trying to copy and paste some files into system storage? something like that... and not EVERYTHING was transferring over.
When I turn on my phone I get the welcome screen with the picture of the unlocked lock with "custom" underneath. So I know I must have done SOMETHING correctly.
Im just sincerely lost. It's quite infuriating .
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Go into download mode. From phone off, hold the volume down, power and home buttons together. If it says "mode: developer" in the upper left hand corner when you get it in developer mode, your bootloader is unlocked. At that point you can pick up the instructions for flashing SuperSU and TWRP. You may need to flash the Emotion kernel... it's been awhile since I unlocked Lollipop.

douger1957 said:
Go into download mode. From phone off, hold the volume down, power and home buttons together. If it says "mode: developer" in the upper left hand corner when you get it in developer mode, your bootloader is unlocked. At that point you can pick up the instructions for flashing SuperSU and TWRP. You may need to flash the Emotion kernel... it's been awhile since I unlocked Lollipop.
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I'm about to head home to try this out. maybe I'm just a step away from getting this whole thing to work!
Thank you for your help!! I will respond if I have any issues!

yungzhvo said:
Thank you for replying so quickly! :good:
Do you happen to know if this will automatically upgrade me to the newest OTA upgrade?
I want to stay on 5.1.1 so I can try to root it properly. And I've been delaying the OTA upgrade since day 1 and still doing so even with the supposed root I have on my phone right now.
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As long as you use the stock firmware from SamMobile and follow the directions in the video, EXACTLY ......... don't take any shortcuts. You will need to join SamMobile to get the download but its simple and free.

kkretch said:
As long as you use the stock firmware from SamMobile and follow the directions in the video, EXACTLY ......... don't take any shortcuts. You will need to join SamMobile to get the download but its simple and free.
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Hey! Thank you for the advice!
I downloaded the firmware from @hsbadr ! Will that work? Or is it better for me to download it from SamMobile? I want to make sure I don't do anything incorrectly.
p.s. have you already rooted your phone?

yungzhvo said:
Hey! Thank you for the advice!
I downloaded the firmware from @hsbadr ! Will that work? Or is it better for me to download it from SamMobile? I want to make sure I don't do anything incorrectly.
p.s. have you already rooted your phone?
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SamMobile is very reliable but if you trust your source then you should be OK. I have done the root thing many times years ago but I'm happy with stock firmware and I need my devices to work without issue so I leave well enough alone.

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will there be an update to the PurpleDrake method on the D851 with the new 10m update? for it to work properly?
YOu can still get rooted if u are on 10m. I did. It wont exit properly so u will need to pull the battery after it is done.
Nsx93 said:
YOu can still get rooted if u are on 10m. I did. It wont exit properly so u will need to pull the battery after it is done.
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Correct. However, it does not install TWRP, nor the custom Boot.IMG to prevent triggering the root counter. I too would like to see an update to include these items.
tribalartgod said:
Correct. However, it does not install TWRP, nor the custom Boot.IMG to prevent triggering the root counter. I too would like to see an update to include these items.
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I see your concern.. you can manually install twrp but i have no idea bout the boot.img
i did all except that. Someone mentioned you can flash back to stock and it will fix the root counter. If you ever need to send in your phone that is... but i do understand its easier if this would be one package kind of thing.
IDK how to even check that yet. LOL. I have already rooted and unrooted, just to familiarize myself with the process.
Does this root method work on the t-mobile D851 10M
johnny quest said:
Does this root method work on the t-mobile D851 10M
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Yes, but as stated above, it will glitch. The glitch just freezes on the permaroot steps. Once this happens, removing the battery and rebooting still keeps your device rooted. With 10M, currently, you will have to manually install TWRP. I recommend downloading the IMG file online, and using Flashify to flash it.
tribalartgod said:
Yes, but as stated above, it will glitch. The glitch just freezes on the permaroot steps. Once this happens, removing the battery and rebooting still keeps your device rooted. With 10M, currently, you will have to manually install TWRP. I recommend downloading the IMG file online, and using Flashify to flash it.
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Thank you for the response. Do you think its worth rooting since 5.0 is coming out soon? I still want to root but will I have to unroot in order to get the 5.0 upgrade? or better yet, will the LG get the upgrade any time soon. Sorry for these questions. And also, since this phone has the top notch camera resolution, will rooting affect the camera?
johnny quest said:
Does this root method work on the t-mobile D851 10M
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johnny quest said:
Thank you for the response. Do you think its worth rooting since 5.0 is coming out soon? I still want to root but will I have to unroot in order to get the 5.0 upgrade? or better yet, will the LG get the upgrade any time soon. Sorry for these questions. And also, since this phone has the top notch camera resolution, will rooting affect the camera?
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I unrooted to ensure I get the update. If you are rooted, and have not turned off OTA, you might get the OTA, and it might break something. I personally like the LG camera better than any other so far. Another reason I went back to stock. Rooting and keeping the stock OS, should leave the camera alone. If you flash a different ROM, your mileage may vary.
We should be getting 5.0 before the end of the year, officially. LINK
tribalartgod said:
I unrooted to ensure I get the update. If you are rooted, and have not turned off OTA, you might get the OTA, and it might break something. I personally like the LG camera better than any other so far. Another reason I went back to stock. Rooting and keeping the stock OS, should leave the camera alone. If you flash a different ROM, your mileage may vary.
We should be getting 5.0 before the end of the year, officially. LINK
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I really appreciate your response. Thank you I will make sure that I have OTA on and maybe root and leave stock.
LG G3 D851: Root before or after Lollipop
My question is do I root now while on Android 4.4.2 or will I be safe to wait until after Lollipop has rolled out? I really want root but I'm afraid that it may not be an option after the update. Any guidance will be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Waiting for device...
Hey, sorry to bug you. I cannot seem to get past Waiting for device...
I've installed the recommended drivers package, I've made sure it's in PTP mode, USB debugging connected, drivers appear to've installed properly: nothing. Just sits there.
Anything I could be missing? D851 running 4.4.2, Windows 7
SAMMMMMM said:
Hey, sorry to bug you. I cannot seem to get past Waiting for device...
I've installed the recommended drivers package, I've made sure it's in PTP mode, USB debugging connected, drivers appear to've installed properly: nothing. Just sits there.
Anything I could be missing? D851 running 4.4.2, Windows 7
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Did you change the port number in device manager?
tribalartgod said:
Did you change the port number in device manager?
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No, perhaps I didn't. Is there a long and detailed explanation of how to use this rooting tool? The first post doesn't mention anything about a port change.
SAMMMMMM said:
No, perhaps I didn't. Is there a long and detailed explanation of how to use this rooting tool? The first post doesn't mention anything about a port change.
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My apologies, that's for restoring stock... I see in your posts, you have it set to PTP... Mine was set to MTP. While "waiting for device" was on screen, I unplugged and replugged the phone. Aside from that, seems like you have done everything else properly...
Anyone else having issues making backups of AOSP ROMs? The backup folder is empty.
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datdirtyscrew said:
Anyone else having issues making backups of AOSP ROMs? The backup folder is empty.
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Looks like its only when backing up to external SD. Internal backs up fine.
tribalartgod said:
My apologies, that's for restoring stock... I see in your posts, you have it set to PTP... Mine was set to MTP. While "waiting for device" was on screen, I unplugged and replugged the phone. Aside from that, seems like you have done everything else properly...
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I mean I'd be more frustrated if I wasn't waiting for lollipop to drop, so I'm shelving this for now, but I hope it isn't a persistent nag.
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PurpleDrake issue
i was just rooting my G3 with purpledrake, and while it was doing the permaroot part, purpledrake closed on my computer and now my phone is stuck on a screen showing a red hand with a cross through it and a usb cord plugged into the side of a phone. What should i do?

Stock S6 Edge ODIN flashable firmware?

Does anyone have a stock firmware of their S6 Edge T-Moible? that's ODIN flashable. I bricked my S6 trying to root it and had the KNOX security on. Now it just boot loop.
Jjgh
Refer to this how-to article and read the 'Note' that is posted.
http://jtechd.net/2015/04/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-downloads/
Protomize said:
Does anyone have a stock firmware of their S6 Edge T-Moible? that's ODIN flashable. I bricked my S6 trying to root it and had the KNOX security on. Now it just boot loop.
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Did you try and flash the S6 file (non-edge file) to root your phone? For many that corrects what looks to be a bricked phone.
I did the same thing the OP had done, referring to enabling KNOX prior to rooting, and none of anyone's suggestions through the past multiple days have worked. Enabling "KNOX" under the "Security"
settings is a big no-no, or so it seems from the few that have done it. Might be worth somebody making a thread just letting people know NOT to do that if they don't wish for an expensive brick until a stock ODIN tar surfaces. It makes the phone bootloop and useless even when using the regular S6 autoroot tar. It's also interesting how nobody answered the OP's actually question, though. "Is there an actual stock ODIN tar for this phone yet?" I would like to know the same, even though my own research has come up negatory thus far. Focus on the dude's question rather than waste time with other suggestion(s) which they likely already know haven't worked.
Ker~Man said:
I did the same thing the OP had done, referring to enabling KNOX prior to rooting, and none of anyone's suggestions through the past multiple days have worked. Enabling "KNOX" under the "Security"
settings is a big no-no, or so it seems from the few that have done it. Might be worth somebody making a thread just letting people know NOT to do that if they don't wish for an expensive brick until a stock ODIN tar surfaces. It makes the phone bootloop and useless even when using the regular S6 autoroot tar. It's also interesting how nobody answered the OP's actually question, though. "Is there an actual stock ODIN tar for this phone yet?" I would like to know the same, even though my own research has come up negatory thus far. Focus on the dude's question rather than waste time with other suggestion(s) which they likely already know haven't worked.
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Why would you enable KNOX when you are trying to root a phone tho ?
Ker~Man said:
I did the same thing the OP had done, referring to enabling KNOX prior to rooting, and none of anyone's suggestions through the past multiple days have worked. Enabling "KNOX" under the "Security"
settings is a big no-no, or so it seems from the few that have done it. Might be worth somebody making a thread just letting people know NOT to do that if they don't wish for an expensive brick until a stock ODIN tar surfaces. It makes the phone bootloop and useless even when using the regular S6 autoroot tar. It's also interesting how nobody answered the OP's actually question, though. "Is there an actual stock ODIN tar for this phone yet?" I would like to know the same, even though my own research has come up negatory thus far. Focus on the dude's question rather than waste time with other suggestion(s) which they likely already know haven't worked.
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Hey, I fixed it it. Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCh0QuEwAgY
Protomize said:
Hey, I fixed it it. Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCh0QuEwAgY
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Thank You soooooooo much. that actually worked. thank you thank you thank you.
Thank you all for this. I would also like to know if this deletes all the user data/apps/contacts as well? I'm trying to restore the phone to stock so I can return it but as others have said with the root performed I am unable to hard reset/restore to factory so I am looking for a work around. Thanks in advance.
Yes, it deletes all user data, but the phone will have root.
samanbabah said:
Thank You soooooooo much. that actually worked. thank you thank you thank you.
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Glad it was able to work.
So when rooting a T-Mo Edge first time, we should use the std S6 (SM-G920T) autoroot file, and not the file listed for the edge?
SykesAT said:
So when rooting a T-Mo Edge first time, we should use the std S6 (SM-G920T) autoroot file, and not the file listed for the edge?
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yes you use the G920T but that will mess up your recovery, so be aware.
After using galaxy s6 cf auto root file restore your recovery by following this:
http://zidroid.com/download-t-mobile-galaxy-s6-edge-g925t-stock-recovery
Zi.Droid said:
After using galaxy s6 cf auto root file restore your recovery by following this:
zidroid. com/download-t-mobile-galaxy-s6-edge-g925t-stock-recovery
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I want to thank you for at least getting me back to a recovery mode screen that is readable and starts with the normal icon, that says updating system. I still need to wait for the stock SM-G925T firmware file for the S6 Edge to get back to a working phone. Deleting knox files as I stated in a few threads here is a big no no for now. Just get that bootloop on startup and this has nothing to do with rooting. Is the deleted files. Samsung support confirmed this too. I did try the factory reset which basically wiped the phone of info, which is no big deal. Plenty of backups. Just need the darn tar file for this model. I'm sure it will be out soon.
BTW, I was having issues getting on to any web link site Sammobile.
http://www.hidebux.com/unblock/sammobile.com
Uses a private web proxy to access. Open link, click on unblock and you are in :good:
Docmjldds said:
I still need to wait for the stock SM-G925T firmware file for the S6 Edge to get back to a working phone... Just need the darn tar file for this model. I'm sure it will be out soon.
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You are still unable to get Kies to work? Did you watch my Video and follow those steps? If you are still having trouble, let me know. Might be a driver issue or something.
SuperSport said:
You are still unable to get Kies to work? Did you watch my Video and follow those steps? If you are still having trouble, let me know. Might be a driver issue or something.
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ok...doing video. asks for my serial number. It's not the IME. Can't get to about phone settings. Tmobile has no clue how to find my serial number. Calling Samsung if they can match my IME. Maybe you can pm me a number for the Edge.
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SuperSport said:
You are still unable to get Kies to work? Did you watch my Video and follow those steps? If you are still having trouble, let me know. Might be a driver issue or something.
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I want to publically thank you for your superb and timely help. What's funny is I'm on a MAC desktop and the Kies Mac version would not connect to my phone even though I have the drivers already on the computer. I use Parallels to boot to a Windows 8 virtual setup. Kies gave me the unsupported device message I think, but after going to the tools menu and following the instructions on the video, all went well. The only nit pick is I believe the Kies program called it the recovery mode to boot into, but they used the correct button combo to actually be in download mode for this to work.
Anyways....much thanks and for all those waiting for stock firmware for the Edge to magically appear, which I'm sure it will eventually, this method works. Word of advice to all.....go into your settings and about device and write down your serial number since it's required when inputting the model number. TMobile and Samsung incorrectly kept telling me the serial number is the same as the IME. IT'S NOT. And that number is NOT on the box labeling either. So without the serial number of your device KIES won't work for this firmware restore. A simple thank you to the person that know, for helping me with that aspect.
Docmjldds said:
I want to publically thank you for your superb and timely help.
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Thank you for this, and thank you for letting others know about the correct serial number used.
For anyone in the same situation, you CAN borrow a serial number from another device to get the download started just as Docmjldds and I did here. I gave him mine, and the download proceeded as normal. After the phone is flashed, it still retains the correct factory serial that came with your phone.
SuperSport said:
Thank you for this, and thank you for letting others know about the correct serial number used.
For anyone in the same situation, you CAN borrow a serial number from another device to get the download started just as Docmjldds and I did here. I gave him mine, and the download proceeded as normal. After the phone is flashed, it still retains the correct factory serial that came with your phone.
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You can also get the serial number from download mode. When you first boot into dl mode and you get the warning page press the home button and the IMEI and SN (serial number) are both there with a bar code.
jamcar said:
You can also get the serial number from download mode. When you first boot into dl mode and you get the warning page press the home button and the IMEI and SN (serial number) are both there with a bar code.
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Great Tip! Thank you for this. I did run into that when I was messing around, but totally forgot about it. Just updated my Video to include this info with a thanks to you.

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.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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.

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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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.

Tried rooting today -- soft brick

Edit: The Verizon repair assistant put my phone back to PHE build [100% battery].
Man I knew I shouldn't have tried to root after all this time. I'm not sure which firmware my phone was on [it was the 60% battery update], either PHE or PK1, as it displays in recovery right now. I tried to follow Lrileys modification of freeza's root guide, which neither of them specify a base firmware to go off of, lol.
Anyways, flashing the userdebug sprint firmware with ODIN 3.12.4 failed and my device softbricked. It boots into recovery and download mode.
I have tried factory reset, wiping cache partition, flashing an AP PH1 firmware, and repair through Verizon software/upgrade assistant.
The closest I've gotten to restoring it was with VUA, however when I go to the repair assistant page, it tells me to put phone in download mode [which I do] but the repair button stays greyed out.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: The Verizon Upgrade Assistant wasn't starting, saying it was missing mfc90.dll. Well I downloaded the dll, dropped it in the folder, and was able to get UA to recognize phone. Repair assistant is downloading software right now, we'll see how it goes.
IF you would have read there is no root for the PHE.. you also could have checked this via phone settings before you rooted.
You can also use the verizon app to restore your firmware from even the most bricked of phones. Also in in this forum..(looks like you might have tried this?)
I wouldnt even bother at this point, go get your temp phone =]
ars0n said:
IF you would have read there is no root for the PHE.. you also could have checked this via phone settings before you rooted.
You can also use the verizon app to restore your firmware from even the most bricked of phones. Also in in this forum..(looks like you might have tried this?)
I wouldnt even bother at this point, go get your temp phone =]
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Well the repair assistant seems to be working atm, so hopefully it goes through without any problems. Neither of these threads in the original post mentioned anything about incompatible firmware though [https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-note-7/how-to/root-vzw-note-7-t3448711 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-note-7/how-to/root-super-leaky-bros-sprint-galaxy-t3447202]. I suppose I should have known trying to use a method that dated.
You shouldn't be messing with this stuff if you don't even know how to see what version your on and read.
very helpful
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You shouldn't be messing with this stuff if you don't even know how to see what version your on and read.
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Thank you for the gratuitous reply. Despite your sour attitude I was able to return to PHE through VUA. I was running PK1 firmware, however, again, neither root method specified/recommended/listed a base or stock firmware to flash from [or even posted what they were running]. This place used to be helpful.

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