I need some help downgrading/rooting my LG G4. - G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello amigos, just to clarify i'm new to XDA so lets get to it then shall we!
So I bought this LG G4 from a guy on eBay, and it basically just arrived today. So the weird thing about the device is, It has a Anti-Rollback Version 4. Ive personally never seen this especially in the UK. Isn't it just the US that's supposed to be effected by these issues???
Is there any way of getting around this or what ever?
Its on Android 6.0 and its the H815 variant, I've tried booting into the boot-loader and that doesn't work (Yes I've used ADB but that didn't work either I also used recovery which for some reason I can access but not the boot-loader ) This is the main issue. There is also something else that doesn't make any sense. The device has an update from LG, It downloads perfectly fine but when it goes to flash the update it just doesn't flash. It comes up with an error. That's all it says in the recovery, error. Yeah that's about it really. The phone works perfectly fine on 6.0 but I just wanted to see if one of the greight minds here could assist me with this issue or just upfront call me stupid for wasting my money on an old phone :laugh:.

Which H815 variant is it?
EU, USA, TR, Int'l?

LPCG7 said:
Which H815 variant is it?
EU, USA, TR, Int'l?
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It looks to be the EU version to me. I cant be too sure though. Its running on the OPEN EU firmware though. (H81520D)

go to:
settings > about phone > hardware info

LPCG7 said:
go to:
settings > about phone > hardware info
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Yes the model number is LG-H815. It doesn't say if its EU or INT or what ever.
Is this unusual?

Sileo2056 said:
Yes the model number is LG-H815. It doesn't say if its EU or INT or what ever.
Is this unusual?
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That's on the page below. There it gives you software version....

mcduffie2010 said:
That's on the page below. There it gives you software version....
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H81520D is the software version

you need to unlock the bootloader before accessing it first.
this is the only official way for so.
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
If I may ask to better assist you, what do you plan on doing exactly?

LPCG7 said:
you need to unlock the bootloader before accessing it first.
this is the only official way for so.
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
If I may ask to better assist you, what do you plan on doing exactly?
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Firstly I plan on rooting and adding TWRP as I did on my old G3. I tried to use LG's method but it did not allow me to fastboot. When I used ADB it just well, restarted the phone. I used the command adb restart bootloader as it states on the unlocking site. I used administrative permissions. Whats unsual is, I can use adb restart recovery perfectly fine to get to the stock recovery.

The confusing thing for me is, the device has the antirollback version 4
Its the EU version of the H815. It makes no sense!!!!
I'm trying to figure out what could have caused this to happen mainly... The only version with antirollback version 4 is the LS991 ZVF... How is this even been done to this thing!? Its running on the H81520D firmware which 0 of them have the antirollback version 4 that i'm aware of. The bootloader is mysteriously inaccessible by anything I do! This is really bugging me now. Could this be a franken device?

Before proceeding further, check whether your device has SN 404 or other. It is found by removing your battery or checking on the box labels.

LPCG7 said:
Before proceeding further, check whether your device has SN 404 or other. It is found by removing your battery or checking on the box labels.
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Nope it's sn 606....

Sileo2056 said:
Firstly I plan on rooting and adding TWRP as I did on my old G3. I tried to use LG's method but it did not allow me to fastboot. When I used ADB it just well, restarted the phone. I used the command adb restart bootloader as it states on the unlocking site. I used administrative permissions. Whats unsual is, I can use adb restart recovery perfectly fine to get to the stock recovery.
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To begin with, I rooted mine by downgrading to LP stock rom as rooting MM is not quite easy using this link : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/how-downgrade-g4-h815-t3264864
Then I had FIsH twrp installed cause I couldn't unlock my BL using : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048
>>ITS RISKY<<
Sileo2056 said:
The confusing thing for me is, the device has the antirollback version 4?
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Secondly, yours has ARB v4. So there are some hardwork involved in finding a kdz that won't brick your G4 on flashing. As you say it is very much confusing. So do proceed ahead only after properly checking your informations and cross examining carefully.

LPCG7 said:
To begin with, I rooted mine by downgrading to LP stock rom as rooting MM is not quite easy using this link : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/how-downgrade-g4-h815-t3264864
Then I had FIsH twrp installed cause I couldn't unlock my BL using : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048
>>ITS RISKY<<
Secondly, yours has ARB v4. So there are some hardwork involved in finding a kdz that won't brick your G4 on flashing. As you say it is very much confusing. So do proceed ahead only after properly checking your informations and cross examining carefully.
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Many people are saying the H81520P KDZ file will work for me, apparently once I install it onto the device downgrading is pretty simple.
As for FIsH, eh... I cant figure it out at all. I was so confused by looking at the page for it, I was like eh...
EDIT: Every time I try to upload the KDZ to the device I get this. https://www.leonf.elhs.co/images/LGUP_05-01-18_11-50AM.png

Sileo2056 said:
Many people are saying the H81520P KDZ file will work for me, apparently once I install it onto the device downgrading is pretty simple.
As for FIsH, eh... I cant figure it out at all. I was so confused by looking at the page for it, I was like eh...
EDIT: Every time I try to upload the KDZ to the device I get this. https://www.leonf.elhs.co/images/LGUP_05-01-18_11-50AM.png
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Installing FIsH is confusing at first...ask me more about it but with proper reading and carefully executing the steps you should be doing great:good:
This common error may be fixed by updating your LGUP DLL file. follow the first steps on https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803

LPCG7 said:
Installing FIsH is confusing at first...ask me more about it but with proper reading and carefully executing the steps you should be doing great:good:
This common error may be fixed by updating your LGUP DLL file. follow the first steps on https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
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Hurah, we are getting somewhere. Im now getting flashing fail and its not restating the device with that DLL!

Sileo2056 said:
Hurah, we are getting somewhere. Im now getting flashing fail and its not restating the device with that DLL!
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You followed the steps as said to the letter?

LPCG7 said:
Installing FIsH is confusing at first...ask me more about it but with proper reading and carefully executing the steps you should be doing great:good:
This common error may be fixed by updating your LGUP DLL file. follow the first steps on https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
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Yes i'm following the instructions to the letter. with LGUP. Still getting the error though.

is your phone restarting?

LPCG7 said:
is your phone restarting?
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What happens is, follow the instructions on that LGUP thread that you sent me, I put the kdz in and restart lgup and then its on refurbish. I click start and the antirollback error appears on any KDZ I use apart from the H81520p_00_0314 which kicks out a Flash Fail error. Oh and thanks for helping me with this!

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can we add root to locked G4? i do not want to unlock bootloader yet h811

is it possible to add root to locked bootloader.. if so can you give me link..
does it work on LP and MM?
what can i do with a locked bootloader?? what options do i have?
thanks.
no no possible ..Root without bl unlock only LP
kabirjedi said:
no no possible ..Root without bl unlock only LP
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so if am in LP i can use root without unlocking bootloader.? right.
and if am in MM how do i go back to LP using stock and flash tools?
i think i read some cant go back?? how do i know that am elegible to downgrade?
Yes you can downgrade but I dont know what is the last KDZ to flash in order to root. I had 10F and my phone just came wrong a logic board warranty fix with a 10a from january 10 lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
pakitos said:
Yes you can downgrade but I dont know what is the last KDZ to flash in order to root. I had 10F and my phone just came wrong a logic board warranty fix with a 10a from january 10 lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
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So in order to root it. i need to have specific LP version?
so if i root. then i can delete bloatware and if need it i must flash KDZ to have all apps again..
i can live with root and bloatwared removed.. :good:
raptorddd said:
So in order to root it. i need to have specific LP version?
so if i root. then i can delete bloatware and if need it i must flash KDZ to have all apps again..
i can live with root and bloatwared removed.. :good:
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As far as I undestand yes. You need an specific LP version but Im still trying to find out this. The thing is that every root method is now outdated and my phone came from warranty with a newer version. I just dont know how to proceed.
pakitos said:
As far as I undestand yes. You need an specific LP version but Im still trying to find out this. The thing is that every root method is now outdated and my phone came from warranty with a newer version. I just dont know how to proceed.
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well ill dig a bit thru post threads adn ill let you know what i find out... i remember i asked some guy. i tld him i got h811 tmobile.. and said i could flash the dual sim that it contains root already.. but it doesnt say any variant.??
apparently no one knows..... that sucks.. ive serached and found no answer... all those thanks button are cause i helped others.. besides the index si incomplete ..you guys just read and nno help..
Just go ahead and flash LP using LGUP. After that I used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
Edit: Read this first! http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/psa-warning-try-to-downgrade-g4-t3197675
obvious said:
Just go ahead and flash LP using LGUP. After that I used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
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thanks but what about downgrading and getting bricked i havent get tha part just yet. any knowledge ill pass it on by helping others with similar questions... so wich LP should i use how can i know antirollback?
raptorddd said:
thanks but what about downgrading and getting bricked i havent get tha part just yet. any knowledge ill pass it on by helping others with similar questions... so wich LP should i use how can i know antirollback?
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Ok, according to http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/psa-warning-try-to-downgrade-g4-t3197675 (bottom of first post) you can safely downgrade h811 from 20i to 10n
This whole situation could be clearer tbh
obvious said:
Ok, according to http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/psa-warning-try-to-downgrade-g4-t3197675 (bottom of first post) you can safely downgrade h811 from 20i to 10n
This whole situation could be clearer tbh
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thanks .. i got phone today.. am not impressed.. seems like my G2 rooted is waaaaaaay faster than G4.. i wish something like dorimanx kernel would exist..for G4... and checking i am on 6.0, 20i...... so i could use this one right..
T-Mobile H811 10N.kdz on back to stock guide from hyelton.. http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G4/T-Mobile+H811/ 10N..
I came from G2 Dorimanx too Hard combination to beat. You should find the G4 pretty good when you get it set up.
obvious said:
I came from G2 Dorimanx too Hard combination to beat. You should find the G4 pretty good when you get it set up.
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last night i flashed to LP 10N..
now how do i root with locked bootloader.?
raptorddd said:
last night i flashed to LP 10N..
now how do i root with locked bootloader.?
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Like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
Things to consider:
Windows 10 may not work. I tried for over a day trying to backup my stock system.img using Windows 10 until some guy from another forum told me Windows 10 was probably having incompatibilities with the drivers.
Rooting. I had to make a VirtualBox virtual machine running the last version of Ubuntu (Took me 10 mins in total -downloading-setting the VM) but I also downloaded the files directly to Windows and copied them to Ubuntu. When I was rooting Ubuntu was missing files that were not compatible to copy & paste from Windows to the Ubuntu VM. So download the root_inject files directly to Ubuntu.
pakitos said:
Like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
Things to consider:
Windows 10 may not work. I tried for over a day trying to backup my stock system.img using Windows 10 until some guy from another forum told me Windows 10 was probably having incompatibilities with the drivers.
Rooting. I had to make a VirtualBox virtual machine running the last version of Ubuntu (Took me 10 mins in total -downloading-setting the VM) but I also downloaded the files directly to Windows and copied them to Ubuntu. When I was rooting Ubuntu was missing files that were not compatible to copy & paste from Windows to the Ubuntu VM. So download the root_inject files directly to Ubuntu.
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thanks don pakito.. am trying this one is same thing, i guess.. ill see cuase i dont know ubuntu.. and running commands i suck LOL.. i have slax onto a usb..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/development/h81110n-stock-rooted-image-t3191038
Yup that is the low effort root. That one is good when you have a stock room available, in your case V10N.
I went with the Ubuntu one because the version my carrier installed seems to work pretty good so I just needed root and had to do the 3 step rooting method with Ubuntu.
Enjoy!
pakitos said:
Yup that is the low effort root. That one is good when you have a stock room available, in your case V10N.
I went with the Ubuntu one because the version my carrier installed seems to work pretty good so I just needed root and had to do the 3 step rooting method with Ubuntu.
Enjoy!
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well i just have root and xposed installed... .
i was told i idnt have balls to unlock bootloader... if he only knew
well i guess you dont know. as you told me i could not root and use xposed without bootloader unlocked.. guess i prove you wrong. as for grow balls dont even go there.. you dont know and once again i can prove you wrong... this isnt directed at you pakito someone else that siad those things.. he said bootloader can be relock and ive never said it couldnt do it.. all i wanted was warrranty. as even new 6xx are getting bootloops...
Whoever said it was not possible to root and xposed with locked bootloader is clearly living in the past. I had Xposed before I sent my phone to warranty, right now Im just trying to figure out why is not installing on my device.
pakitos said:
Whoever said it was not possible to root and xposed with locked bootloader is clearly living in the past. I had Xposed before I sent my phone to warranty, right now Im just trying to figure out why is not installing on my device.
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well problem i have now is ... debloating.. after i removed some apps . i reboot but i get security error.. need to find out out of those 222 items wich one is causeing the error during boot and i must flash again back to stock and do process again...

I successfully unlocked my H810 bootloader, but...

Hi all,
my H810 was initially bootloader-locked, so i checked its anti-rollback version in the hidden menu (SVC Menu->Version info->Anti-rollback Version) and i got "non-fusing device".
The phone worked fine, but i hate the word "locked", so i decided to flash a H811 20o kdz with LGUP.
Flashing was successfull, so i converted my H810 to a H811 and i unlocked the bootloader
Now i have TWRP and i can flash custom roms, BUT
...
I live outside US and my device is now a T-Mobile sim-locked H811 :crying: so i can't connect to any mobile network anymore!
Now i can't check my anti-rollback version: if i try in the hidden menu i get a "com.android.phone has stopped" message and i can't see the info i need.
I also tried with the
Code:
*#*#244773825625#*#*
sequence, but with the same result.
So, i have some questions for you experts:
1) there is another way to check if i have still a "non-fusing" device?
2) the anti-rollback version depends on the rom or on the hardware?
3) can i flash a H815 international kdz in order to restore network connectivity?
4) what else can i do?
thanks in advance
encol said:
Hi all,
my H810 was initially bootloader-locked, so i checked its anti-rollback version in the hidden menu (SVC Menu->Version info->Anti-rollback Version) and i got "non-fusing device".
The phone worked fine, but i hate the word "locked", so i decided to flash a H811 20o kdz with LGUP.
Flashing was successfull, so i converted my H810 to a H811 and i unlocked the bootloader
Now i have TWRP and i can flash custom roms, BUT
...
I live outside US and my device is now a T-Mobile sim-locked H811 :crying: so i can't connect to any mobile network anymore!
Now i can't check my anti-rollback version: if i try in the hidden menu i get a "com.android.phone has stopped" message and i can't see the info i need.
I also tried with the
Code:
*#*#244773825625#*#*
sequence, but with the same result.
So, i have some questions for you experts:
1) there is another way to check if i have still a "non-fusing" device?
2) the anti-rollback version depends on the rom or on the hardware?
3) can i flash a H815 international kdz in order to restore network connectivity?
4) what else can i do?
thanks in advance
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1. You've must likely ruined the device by flashing H811 firmware. That is a big no on doing that.
2. Flashing H815 firmware will be the exact same never flash wrong model firmware.
3. Only way to regain network connectivity is if you flash back to H810 firmware that's meant for the device. (Hopefully you didn't loose your efs. If lost it's gone forever turning the device into a wifi only device).
Antirollback is hardware once changed by software.
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Thanks for your reply!
hyelton said:
Antirollback is hardware once changed by software.
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can you explain better this point? (my english is not perfect )
if now i have a "fusing" device, can i brick it if i try to flash the H810 stock rom?
encol said:
Thanks for your reply!
can you explain better this point? (my english is not perfect )
if now i have a "fusing" device, can i brick it if i try to flash the H810 stock rom?
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Yes you can. But it's the only way to make your phone completely working again.
LGUP will/should stop you if it detects antirollback.
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encol said:
Hi all,
my H810 was initially bootloader-locked, so i checked its anti-rollback version in the hidden menu (SVC Menu->Version info->Anti-rollback Version) and i got "non-fusing device".
The phone worked fine, but i hate the word "locked", so i decided to flash a H811 20o kdz with LGUP.
Flashing was successfull, so i converted my H810 to a H811 and i unlocked the bootloader
Now i have TWRP and i can flash custom roms, BUT
...
I live outside US and my device is now a T-Mobile sim-locked H811 :crying: so i can't connect to any mobile network anymore!
Now i can't check my anti-rollback version: if i try in the hidden menu i get a "com.android.phone has stopped" message and i can't see the info i need.
I also tried with the
Code:
*#*#244773825625#*#*
sequence, but with the same result.
So, i have some questions for you experts:
1) there is another way to check if i have still a "non-fusing" device?
2) the anti-rollback version depends on the rom or on the hardware?
3) can i flash a H815 international kdz in order to restore network connectivity?
4) what else can i do?
thanks in advance
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where did you get this idea from? i know steadfasterx is working on something similar.
and as for h811 20o thats antirollback V3.
 @steadfasterX
raptorddd said:
where did you get this idea from? i know steadfasterx is working on something similar.
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I followed some @autoprime suggestions
raptorddd said:
sequence, but with the same result.
So, i have some questions for you experts:
1) there is another way to check if i have still a "non-fusing" device?
2) the anti-rollback version depends on the rom or on the hardware?
3) can i flash a H815 international kdz in order to restore network connectivity?
4) what else can i do?
thanks in advance
where did you get this idea from? i know steadfasterx is working on something similar.
and as for h811 20o thats antirollback V3.
@steadfasterX
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encol said:
I followed some @autoprime suggestions
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Oh my...
That's why I do not share in public my method fully yet. And always saying and explaining about the fuses and anti rollback.. Read my unlock PoC thread..
Yes I'm working on exactly this. You should be able to flash and so convert a device to a h811 and so be able to unlock as you already achieved. But you made a big mistake.
Two tbh.
The first was not to read my PoC thread.
The second flashing a fusing firmware!!!
I believe that autoprime was trying to help but really I heavily test all possibilities and this is not such easy and risk free.
Ok so regarding your current problem.
You're kind of lost and you can flash only firmware with the same anti rollback. But it could be worse.
Head over to my PoC thread and come to IRC.
sfX
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steadfasterX said:
Oh my...
That's why I do not share in public my method fully yet. And always saying and explaining about the fuses and anti rollback.. Read my unlock PoC thread..
Yes I'm working on exactly this. You should be able to flash and so convert a device to a h811 and so be able to unlock as you already achieved. But you made a big mistake.
Two tbh.
The first was not to read my PoC thread.
The second flashing a fusing firmware!!!
I believe that autoprime was trying to help but really I heavily test all possibilities and this is not such easy and risk free.
Ok so regarding your current problem.
You're kind of lost and you can flash only firmware with the same anti rollback. But it could be worse.
Head over to my PoC thread and come to IRC.
sfX
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
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do you still need h811 deviceifo or partition you required. if so hit me or tecknofreak. i do not know how to. LOL
encol said:
Hi all,
my H810 was initially bootloader-locked, so i checked its anti-rollback version in the hidden menu (SVC Menu->Version info->Anti-rollback Version) and i got "non-fusing device".
The phone worked fine, but i hate the word "locked", so i decided to flash a H811 20o kdz with LGUP.
Flashing was successfull, so i converted my H810 to a H811 and i unlocked the bootloader
Now i have TWRP and i can flash custom roms, BUT
...
I live outside US and my device is now a T-Mobile sim-locked H811 :crying: so i can't connect to any mobile network anymore!
Now i can't check my anti-rollback version: if i try in the hidden menu i get a "com.android.phone has stopped" message and i can't see the info i need.
I also tried with the
Code:
*#*#244773825625#*#*
sequence, but with the same result.
So, i have some questions for you experts:
1) there is another way to check if i have still a "non-fusing" device?
2) the anti-rollback version depends on the rom or on the hardware?
3) can i flash a H815 international kdz in order to restore network connectivity?
4) what else can i do?
thanks in advance
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Congradulations!!! Very good!! But can you show us some proof please ?
අධිරාජ (Adhirāja) said:
Congradulations!!! Very good!! But can you show us some proof please ?
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What ... ? Proof that he screwed up his phone? Give your head a shake.
See post # 505 in steadfasterX's bootloader unlock thread. You are the type of member that needs to read it, understand, adopt it and take it to heart.
sdembiske said:
What ... ? Proof that he screwed up his phone? Give your head a shake.
See post # 505 in steadfasterX's bootloader unlock thread. You are the type of member that needs to read it, understand, adopt it and take it to heart.
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If hes telling the truth then this is big success
අධිරාජ (Adhirāja) said:
If hes telling the truth then this is big success
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I'm beginning to think you are either reading and/or comprehension challenged. If you look beyond the title of his thread and read and actually understand what his problems are currently, paying particular attention to steadfasterX's response, he has screwed himself somewhat with what he has done. He has no mobile network connection, he is stuck on his anti-rollback version and limited to what he can do now - that is not a successful unlock or major breakthrough. Rather than posting for posting's sake and trying to achieve Senior member status with little comprehension behind you, suggest you try and learn ....
IF you had actually read and understood anything in steadfasterX's bootloader unlock thread you would know that he has achieved a SUCCESSFUL unlock of an H810.
sdembiske said:
What ... ? Proof that he screwed up his phone? Give your head a shake.
See post # 505 in steadfasterX's bootloader unlock thread. You are the type of member that needs to read it, understand, adopt it and take it to heart.
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sdembiske said:
I'm beginning to think you are either reading and/or comprehension challenged. If you look beyond the title of his thread and read and actually understand what his problems are currently, paying particular attention to steadfasterX's response, he has screwed himself somewhat with what he has done. He has no mobile network connection, he is stuck on his anti-rollback version and limited to what he can do now - that is not a successful unlock or major breakthrough. Rather than posting for posting's sake and trying to achieve Senior member status with little comprehension behind you, suggest you try and learn ....
IF you had actually read and understood anything in steadfasterX's bootloader unlock thread you would know that he has achieved a SUCCESSFUL unlock of an H810.
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I only read when its necessary. I read first sentence or two and then normally ignore the rest unless I really have to. I have a busy life and have better things to do than read a forum...
අධිරාජ (Adhirāja) said:
I only read when its necessary. I read first sentence or two and then normally ignore the rest unless I really have to. I have a busy life and have better things to do than read a forum...
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Well, well ... exactly ... YOU DIDN'T READ OR COMPREHEND ... your busy life seems to be comprised of ill-informed posts lately ... eh?
අධිරාජ (Adhirāja) said:
I only read when its necessary. I read first sentence or two and then normally ignore the rest unless I really have to. I have a busy life and have better things to do than read a forum...
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Lol. Pls never flash a custom ROM or unlock.
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
steadfasterX said:
Lol. Pls never flash a custom ROM or unlock.
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
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Hehe. Dont worry man, before i make any changes to my phone ill read EVERYTHING because im not going to risk losing such a good phone.
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sdembiske said:
Well, well ... exactly ... YOU DIDN'T READ OR COMPREHEND ... your busy life seems to be comprised of ill-informed posts lately ... eh?
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When steadfasterx releases the final release ill read EVERYTHING bro.. give it some time... I know what's at risk
අධිරාජ (Adhirāja) said:
Hehe. Dont worry man, before i make any changes to my phone ill read EVERYTHING because im not going to risk losing such a good phone.
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When steadfasterx releases the final release ill read EVERYTHING bro.. give it some time... I know what's at risk
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It IS released already..
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
steadfasterX said:
It IS released already..
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
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Natural Selection at it's finest. Quoted wrong person woops
sdembiske said:
Well, well ... exactly ... YOU DIDN'T READ OR COMPREHEND ... your busy life seems to be comprised of ill-informed posts lately ... eh?
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Boss... I read about 50% of USU method thread, understood about 90% of what I read. I'll read the rest when I actually perform it. I was wondering... whats the difference between the fastboot mode in the official unlock vs the USU method? Is it talking about the same thing??

LG G4 (H815) Android Upgrade

Hello guys,
I am using an unlocked H815 in India (bought from ebay) which is running software version Android Lollipop. The software update check always shows "You have latest updates installed".
Is there any way I can upgrade the OS without bricking the phone or causing simlock.
Sorry if this is an already posted query.
Please guide me.
you need to study it ....
rotoko said:
you need to study it ....
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Study what?
[email protected] said:
Hello guys,
I am using an unlocked H815 in India (bought from ebay) which is running software version Android Lollipop. The software update check always shows "You have latest updates installed".
Is there any way I can upgrade the OS without bricking the phone or causing simlock.
Sorry if this is an already posted query.
Please guide me.
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Can i get some help.
Still didnt find a solution. Stuck on Lollipop while the G4 world moved through Marshmallow to Nougat.
[email protected] said:
Hello guys,
I am using an unlocked H815 in India (bought from ebay) which is running software version Android Lollipop. The software update check always shows "You have latest updates installed".
Is there any way I can upgrade the OS without bricking the phone or causing simlock.
Sorry if this is an already posted query.
Please guide me.
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have you tried LGUP to flash a rom to marshmallow?
okadamikki said:
have you tried LGUP to flash a rom to marshmallow?
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Hi,
Sorry for very late reply. Never thought someone would care to help after such a long time.
I never tried LGUP because I cant find the right ROM for my device. Hardware info page shows H815 while on adb it shows up as LGF500L.....(last time I checked F500L is korean variant).
Also the device does not have recovery mode. When trying to boot into recovery a red exclamation comes up with "No command" written.
[email protected] said:
Hi,
Sorry for very late reply. Never thought someone would care to help after such a long time.
I never tried LGUP because I cant find the right ROM for my device. Hardware info page shows H815 while on adb it shows up as LGF500L.....(last time I checked F500L is korean variant).
Also the device does not have recovery mode. When trying to boot into recovery a red exclamation comes up with "No command" written.
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Sounds like it might be a 'frankenphone' - the only way to fully ascertain what the phone model actually is, is to open it up and see what is printed on the motherboard. Refer to this link on how to tear it down: https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/LG+G4+Teardown/42705
You can also then use SALT to ascertain what the GPT compatability is - that will tell you what roms are safe to flash in order to upgrade.
sdembiske said:
Sounds like it might be a 'frankenphone' - the only way to fully ascertain what the phone model actually is, is to open it up and see what is printed on the motherboard. Refer to this link on how to tear it down: https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/LG+G4+Teardown/42705
You can also then use SALT to ascertain what the GPT compatability is - that will tell you what roms are safe to flash in order to upgrade.
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Can I manually install recovery(twrp or something) and change to a custom rom from there?
Will that be possible.
[email protected] said:
Can I manually install recovery(twrp or something) and change to a custom rom from there?
Will that be possible.
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tutorial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/howto-complete-guide-to-unlock-twrp-t3370003
Can you just install cpuz and see is it fake?
NikBos said:
tutorial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/howto-complete-guide-to-unlock-twrp-t3370003
Can you just install cpuz and see is it fake?
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As per CPU-Z ( I have attached screenshot of the same)
Model : LG H815
Hardware : p1
Board : MSM8992
[email protected] said:
As per CPU-Z ( I have attached screenshot of the same)
Model : LG H815
Hardware : p1
Board : MSM8992
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CPU-Z will not be reliable in the information it provides you as it only provides the information that has been installed on it. As I stated, the only way to truly ascertain is to strip it down and see what is printed on the motherboard - it is not difficult and there are no shortcuts to be 100% sure - if you don't do it the way I suggested, you run the risk of hard-bricking your phone when you flash something not meant for your phone. If you doubt me, check with steadfasterX, recognized developer who know this stuff inside-out ...
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[email protected] said:
Can I manually install recovery(twrp or something) and change to a custom rom from there?
Will that be possible.
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If your bootloader is actually unlocked, you should be able to - you should use the latest 'preview' version for the rom version you are planning to flash. Refer to this link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/recovery-twrp-3-touch-recovery-t3442424
Note: The Thanks button at the bottom right of this post, is there for a reason. It is an XDA courtesy to use it when members are answering your questions or trying to help solve your issues.
sdembiske said:
CPU-Z will not be reliable in the information it provides you as it only provides the information that has been installed on it. As I stated, the only way to truly ascertain is to strip it down and see what is printed on the motherboard - it is not difficult and there are no shortcuts to be 100% sure - if you don't do it the way I suggested, you run the risk of hard-bricking your phone when you flash something not meant for your phone. If you doubt me, check with steadfasterX, recognized developer who know this stuff inside-out ...
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If your bootloader is actually unlocked, you should be able to - you should use the latest 'preview' version for the rom version you are planning to flash. Refer to this link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/recovery-twrp-3-touch-recovery-t3442424
Note: The Thanks button at the bottom right of this post, is there for a reason. It is an XDA courtesy to use it when members are answering your questions or trying to help solve your issues.
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Ok. Will try if flashing twrp is possible.
I will post an update after that.
[email protected] said:
Ok. Will try if flashing twrp is possible.
I will post an update after that.
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Flashing through fastboot is not possible.....phone wont get detected in fastboot mode.
[email protected] said:
Flashing through fastboot is not possible.....phone wont get detected in fastboot mode.
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Can somebody give me a link for the right kdz for my phone.
Current installed software version : H81510h (So I hope flashing it might revive the phone).
Note : Quick reminder, this phone is unlocked and using in India.
[email protected] said:
Can somebody give me a link for the right kdz for my phone.
Current installed software version : H81510h (So I hope flashing it might revive the phone).
Note : Quick reminder, this phone is unlocked and using in India.
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When you say 'unlocked' you are referring to carrier/sim unlocked I presume. If you were actually bootloader unlocked, you should be be able to flash TWRP in fastboot mode.
Look, I'll say it again, strip your phone down and find out exactly what is stamped on the motherboard. The last thing you want to do is try and flash a rom from a different model than you actually have.
Then look for a MM 1220x up to 1220z rom for the phone model you actually have and upgrade it with LGUP-NEW. Then proceed to unlock your bootloader. If it is actually an H815 European version you should be able to unlock it officially on LG's site. If it another H815 version etc., you will have to unlock it unofficially with steadfasterX's UsU method BUT you must be on MM to avoid issues when installing any custom roms from then on.
Don't take any shortcuts.
sdembiske said:
When you say 'unlocked' you are referring to carrier/sim unlocked I presume. If you were actually bootloader unlocked, you should be be able to flash TWRP in fastboot mode.
Look, I'll say it again, strip your phone down and find out exactly what is stamped on the motherboard. The last thing you want to do is try and flash a rom from a different model than you actually have.
Then look for a MM 1220x up to 1220z rom for the phone model you actually have and upgrade it with LGUP-NEW. Then proceed to unlock your bootloader. If it is actually an H815 European version you should be able to unlock it officially on LG's site. If it another H815 version etc., you will have to unlock it unofficially with steadfasterX's UsU method BUT you must be on MM to avoid issues when installing any custom roms from then on.
Don't take any shortcuts.
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Opened up the phone and found that it is H815 after all.
So can somebody now guide me to which rom/kdz I should use.
[Currently on Lollipop..SW Version : H815 10h]
[email protected] said:
Opened up the phone and found that it is H815 after all.
So can somebody now guide me to which rom/kdz I should use.
[Currently on Lollipop..SW Version : H815 10h]
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Here's a good site to download firmwares from: https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h815-firmwares/firmwares/
Your looking for an H81520 with the latest alphabetical letter ... You'll have to decide on the one you want to try installing.
sdembiske said:
Here's a good site to download firmwares from: https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h815-firmwares/firmwares/
Your looking for an H81520 with the latest alphabetical letter ... You'll have to decide on the one you want to try installing.
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Thanks for the link.
So I may download kdz with H815 20 with latest alphabet (and no need to look particularly for H815 20h right).
[email protected] said:
Thanks for the link.
So I may download kdz with H815 20 with latest alphabet (and no need to look particularly for H815 20h right).
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Correct. You will not find a 20h as the lower letters are used for previous android versions, higher letters for newer versions.
You are forgetting the 'Thanks' button at the bottom right of the posts - it's a good habit to get into ...
sdembiske said:
Correct. You will not find a 20h as the lower letters are used for previous android versions, higher letters for newer versions.
You are forgetting the 'Thanks' button at the bottom right of the posts - it's a good habit to get into ...
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Oops..my bad. Thanked all the replies now.
Will update after flashing rom.

Will my H812 have less problems on lollipop?

This phone was given to me with marshmellow and im having the issue of not being able to update google play service among other things. the other issues im having might be the effect of the google play service. i just wanted to know if its worth attempting the downgrade on lollipop
shatheone said:
This phone was given to me with marshmellow and im having the issue of not being able to update google play service among other things. the other issues im having might be the effect of the google play service. i just wanted to know if its worth attempting the downgrade on lollipop
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Depending on the underlying issue, you may still encounter the Play Services issue on Lollipop as you have on Marshmallow.
First, see if you can work the issue out on your current system.
- Delete cache and Data on Play Services.
- reset app preferences and reset default apps in the menu in the Apps folder in Settings.
- delete your Google account and re-install it.
- use LGUP-NEW to reinstall your Marshmallow rom (H81220). Check out this site for some H812 stock roms:
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h812-firmwares/
scroll down to the firmwares list and install the correct stock kdz - carrier and version
You can downgrade to Lollipop (H81210) using LGUP-NEW - frankly I haven't noticed a lot of difference between them but does have the current advantage of being rootable. Some members report better battery life but you will lose some security updates.
sdembiske said:
Depending on the underlying issue, you may still encounter the Play Services issue on Lollipop as you have on Marshmallow.
First, see if you can work the issue out on your current system.
- Delete cache and Data on Play Services.
- reset app preferences and reset default apps in the menu in the Apps folder in Settings.
- delete your Google account and re-install it.
- use LGUP-NEW to reinstall your Marshmallow rom (H81220). Check out this site for some H812 stock roms:
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h812-firmwares/
scroll down to the firmwares list and install the correct stock kdz - carrier and version
You can downgrade to Lollipop (H81210) using LGUP-NEW - frankly I haven't noticed a lot of difference between them but does have the current advantage of being rootable. Some members report better battery life but you will lose some security updates.
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thanks for the reply, i actually did all of those things, including a factory reset. i will try to reinstall using lg up, maybe something in the stock image got corrupted? i learned that even if my phone boot loops, it wont be repaired as the serial number is out of range. so i might hold on to it until theres a good custom available
shatheone said:
thanks for the reply, i actually did all of those things, including a factory reset. i will try to reinstall using lg up, maybe something in the stock image got corrupted? i learned that even if my phone boot loops, it wont be repaired as the serial number is out of range. so i might hold on to it until theres a good custom available
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Yes, very possible that something got corrupted. Definitely try a re-install of your stock kdz with LGUP-NEW.
If you haven't checked out steadfasterX's bootloader unlock thread, you will have to in order to install any custom rom with some assurance of success:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/bl-unlock-unlock-bootloader-proof-t3648288
You might as well get started now as it won't be long before he publishes. You will have to install his SALT program and create a backup before proceeding to unlock your bootloader preparatory to installing any custom rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/tool-salt-lg-revolution-t3717864
sdembiske said:
Yes, very possible that something got corrupted. Definitely try a re-install of your stock kdz with LGUP-NEW.
If you haven't checked out steadfasterX's bootloader unlock thread, you will have to in order to install any custom rom with some assurance of success:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/bl-unlock-unlock-bootloader-proof-t3648288
You might as well get started now as it won't be long before he publishes. You will have to install his SALT program and create a backup before proceeding to unlock your bootloader preparatory to installing any custom rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/tool-salt-lg-revolution-t3717864
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i couldnt get LG up to recognize my phone even after taking out the battery, so ill have to find another usb cable and try that. i see two different kdzs for my software version so ill have to research the correct one. and im not planning one unlocking the bootloader until theres a better way. id sell it before risking a brick
shatheone said:
i couldnt get LG up to recognize my phone even after taking out the battery, so ill have to find another usb cable and try that. i see two different kdzs for my software version so ill have to research the correct one. and im not planning one unlocking the bootloader until theres a better way. id sell it before risking a brick
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IF, you'd actually read steadfasterX's thread and in particular his latest update (last page on the thread, currently) ... you would realize there had already been a proof of a successful unlock of an H812. I suspect your phone has been screwed up by somebody who didn't know what they were doing in the first place. No one has done more work in this area and had more successes than steadfasterX - good luck for waiting for a better way or getting much trying to sell it - check ebay and see the prices - LOL.
sdembiske said:
IF, you'd actually read steadfasterX's thread and in particular his latest update (last page on the thread, currently) ... you would realize there had already been a proof of a successful unlock of an H812. I suspect your phone has been screwed up by somebody who didn't know what they were doing in the first place. No one has done more work in this area and had more successes than steadfasterX - good luck for waiting for a better way or getting much trying to sell it - check ebay and see the prices - LOL.
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i didnt mean any disrespect, but the process is still in alpha state. this is my only phone currently so i dont want to risk bricking it. i have no reason for unlocking bootloader when there isnt enough rom support to justify doing so
shatheone said:
i didnt mean any disrespect, but the process is still in alpha state. this is my only phone currently so i dont want to risk bricking it. i have no reason for unlocking bootloader when there isnt enough rom support to justify doing so
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The risk of bricking your phone has been minimized with steadfasterX's process - he has had a couple of successful unlocks of an H812 now and when he publishes it for the public, the risk will be minimized as much as it can be in any unlock case.
With respect to your phone not being recognized by LGUP-NEW. Make sure you have installed the LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.2.0 available for download from the US LG site - the Windows driver will give you problems.
sdembiske said:
The risk of bricking your phone has been minimized with steadfasterX's process - he has had a couple of successful unlocks of an H812 now and when he publishes it for the public, the risk will be minimized as much as it can be in any unlock case.
With respect to your phone not being recognized by LGUP-NEW. Make sure you have installed the LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.2.0 available for download from the US LG site - the Windows driver will give you problems.
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well i wouldnt care doing it if there was more rom support, i dont see a point in unlocking at this point. if im missing a benefit of unlocking right now, enlighten me. and thats the driver i already have installed
shatheone said:
well i wouldnt care doing it if there was more rom support, i dont see a point in unlocking at this point. if im missing a benefit of unlocking right now, enlighten me. and thats the driver i already have installed
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One benefit might be fixing your screwed up phone. Still didn't read the OP I guess as you were advised to in steadfasterX's bootloader unlock thread. Here's an idea ... before making summary judgements with little or no knowledge, perhaps you should check with the member that is sited in the "proof" for the H812 and post your questions there for the Roms he has tried. My understanding was that he was on Lineage for Nougat - the most popular downloaded custom rom for .... are you ready ... the H815/H811 - here's an idea ... why don't you check out ALL the roms that are for the H815/H811 in the Android Development section ... hmm ... really?
sdembiske said:
One benefit might be fixing your screwed up phone. Still didn't read the OP I guess as you were advised to in steadfasterX's bootloader unlock thread. Here's an idea ... before making summary judgements with little or no knowledge, perhaps you should check with the member that is sited in the "proof" for the H812 and post your questions there for the Roms he has tried. My understanding was that he was on Lineage for Nougat - the most popular downloaded custom rom for .... are you ready ... the H815/H811 - here's an idea ... why don't you check out ALL the roms that are for the H815/H811 in the Android Development section ... hmm ... really?
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if you took 10 seconds, you would see i actually posed in that thread. and all they did was direct me to the OP which says nothing about lineageos working for h812, or that the h815/ or h811 roms work for this variant. all it says is that i can flash nougat based roms. so the thread isnt too helpful, im not sure why you think it is.
shatheone said:
i didnt mean any disrespect, but the process is still in alpha state. this is my only phone currently so i dont want to risk bricking it. i have no reason for unlocking bootloader when there isnt enough rom support to justify doing so
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Hey man, i'm agreeing with you for most of this...
I'm also not going to risk anything until 10 H812 users have successfully unlocked bootloader and flashed a custom rom (one thats intended for h815 or h811) with steadfasterx's method. Maybe you can flash H815 custom roms once the bootloader is unlocked... but just to be safe, let's flash other stock carrier firmwares in the meantime...... in the end no matter what anyone says, its your phone at risk...
Member TheLatios381 and I were asking same question here:https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4...10-q2-2017-t3567402/post75742903#post75742903 because no answer to our question on steadfasterx's thread...

Downgrade to emui 5

I got a Huawei mate se and didn't realize that allowing it to update to Android o would block the bootloader unlock tool. Is there anyway to downgrade my firmware so I can unlock my bootloader?
voldomart13 said:
I got a Huawei mate se and didn't realize that allowing it to update to Android o would block the bootloader unlock tool. Is there anyway to downgrade my firmware so I can unlock my bootloader?
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There is a roll-back ROM on firmware finder. As long as it shows your IMEI as approoved, it should install.
That's the nice clean way.
There is a dirty ( possibly dangerous way ) by using the nougat service ROM. That ROM is for bnd-L21, so not sure how an unlocked bootloader will handle it. It has worked on unlocked before.
mrmazak said:
There is a roll-back ROM on firmware finder. As long as it shows your IMEI as approoved, it should install.
That's the nice clean way.
There is a dirty ( possibly dangerous way ) by using the nougat service ROM. That ROM is for bnd-L21, so not sure how an unlocked bootloader will handle it. It has worked on unlocked before.
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I have been attempting to use firmware finder but I can't wrap my head around actually pushing the update. I heard you need an outdated version of hisuite but no one specifies what version. Any help is appreciated =)
voldomart13 said:
I have been attempting to use firmware finder but I can't wrap my head around actually pushing the update. I heard you need an outdated version of hisuite but no one specifies what version. Any help is appreciated =)
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Insttall firmware finder from playstore.
In the app select the "hamburger" menu, from top left corner. Select instructions. Either watch videos, or read the text guides
mrmazak said:
Insttall firmware finder from playstore.
In the app select the "hamburger" menu, from top left corner. Select instructions. Either watch videos, or read the text guides
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The mobile app as far as I can tell doesn't work on newer versions of android. They even have a disclaimer mentioning that the app only works for older devices now.
voldomart13 said:
The mobile app as far as I can tell doesn't work on newer versions of android. They even have a disclaimer mentioning that the app only works for older devices now.
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You are not on 8.1, the app can work.
But I was only referencing the app for the guides linked inside.
You should be able to use it to flash b330. Which should work in DC
mrmazak said:
You are not on 8.1, the app can work.
But I was only referencing the app for the guides linked inside.
You should be able to use it to flash b330. Which should work in DC
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My bad I am on 8.0 to be specific bnd-l34 8.0.0.341(c567) and as much as I've tried I can not get it to work on the phone following along on the videos. They are using the app on emui 5.0 not 8.0. It doesn't work anymore on 8.0
All there videos revolve around emui 5.0 or lower. It stopped working with 8.0
voldomart13 said:
My bad I am on 8.0 to be specific bnd-l34 8.0.0.341(c567) and as much as I've tried I can not get it to work on the phone following along on the videos. They are using the app on emui 5.0 not 8.0. It doesn't work anymore on 8.0
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Because the locked bootloader, you can only use the firmwares that are approoved.
Chances are , the only one that's approoved is the b330
And if not , then only option is the service-rom. Followed by dc-unlock, then the hwota and correct ROM
It has been done.
There should be confirmation back in the mate thread somewhere.
mrmazak said:
Because the locked bootloader, you can only use the firmwares that are approoved.
Chances are , the only one that's approoved is the b330
And if not , then only option is the service-rom. Followed by dc-unlock, then the hwota and correct ROM
It has been done.
There should be confirmation back in the mate thread somewhere.
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Which mate thread?
voldomart13 said:
Which mate thread?
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I'm searching. I know i have recommended this process many times, and got many success responses. But I am striking out in finding threads with confirmed responses.
This search only shows 4 found matches for the search info. One does fit real good, but the author has made it sound , not real credible.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/forum/7100?query=unlock mate service-rom#posts
mrmazak said:
Because the locked bootloader, you can only use the firmwares that are approoved.
Chances are , the only one that's approoved is the b330
And if not , then only option is the service-rom. Followed by dc-unlock, then the hwota and correct ROM
It has been done.
There should be confirmation back in the mate thread somewhere.
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What about this method? https://www.getdroidtips.com/full-guide-install-stock-firmware-huawei-smartphone/
mrmazak said:
I'm searching. I know i have recommended this process many times, and got many success responses. But I am striking out in finding threads with confirmed responses.
This search only shows 4 found matches for the search info. One does fit real good, but the author has made it sound , not real credible.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/forum/7100?query=unlock mate service-rom#posts
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This post you made here sounds doable.
This service rom so far has been only thing we found that will load with three button method (dload)
But it is not a full rom to keep on device. It needs you to follow up with flashing fullOTA of your correct version after.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid...83647474828964
1. Unzip download
2. copy the dload folder to root of sdcard
3. power on phone holding all three buttons
4. After phone finishes and reboots, unlock frp and bootloader, if needed
5. Use Huru or HWOTA to flash correct firmware for your model/ region.
Enlighten me what is huru or hwota? If I were to flash this does it boot up into android or is it non functional?
voldomart13 said:
This post you made here sounds doable.
This service rom so far has been only thing we found that will load with three button method (dload)
But it is not a full rom to keep on device. It needs you to follow up with flashing fullOTA of your correct version after.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid...83647474828964
1. Unzip download
2. copy the dload folder to root of sdcard
3. power on phone holding all three buttons
4. After phone finishes and reboots, unlock frp and bootloader, if needed
5. Use Huru or HWOTA to flash correct firmware for your model/ region.
Enlighten me what is huru or hwota? If I were to flash this does it boot up into android or is it non functional?
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Yes, this should leave you able to boot. And with build level that should allow DC unlocked to give you the code.
Remember like I said before this is kind of a dirty way around and 'could' have issues unknown. Like what if DC does not give you a code, you would then be stuck . (Though you are stuck now)
Huru and hwota are very similar. They both use TWRP to give custom flashing control.
Hwota uses modified stock recovery to flash full ota files.
Huru repacks full ota files so that TWRP can flash them.
Since doth start with TWRP , bootloader unlock is needed.
mrmazak said:
Yes, this should leave you able to boot. And with build level that should allow DC unlocked to give you the code.
Remember like I said before this is kind of a dirty way around and 'could' have issues unknown. Like what if DC does not give you a code, you would then be stuck . (Though you are stuck now)
Huru and hwota are very similar. They both use TWRP to give custom flashing control.
Hwota uses modified stock recovery to flash full ota files.
Huru repacks full ota files so that TWRP can flash them.
Since doth start with TWRP , bootloader unlock is needed.
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I see. And say dc cant get a code I would be stuck no way of recovery? Man I miss the days of samsung phones and using odin for upgrade/downgrade =/ been doing this stuff since samsung captivate days.
voldomart13 said:
I see. And say dc cant get a code I would be stuck no way of recovery? Man I miss the days of samsung phones and using odin for upgrade/downgrade =/ been doing this stuff since samsung captivate days.
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Just spent most of the morning going back and forth with someone else with mate see, and they just did restored his device with the service ROM.
I do not now what he was restoring from, but he ended up with "unknown model" and default build number of 8.0.0.46
This is because of (probably) some data corrupt issue making the flash go bad. But he was able to run the ROM and unlock boooader.
Difference is he already had his unlock code.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7x/help/dload-method-stuck-5-t3821898
voldomart13 said:
I see. And say dc cant get a code I would be stuck no way of recovery? Man I miss the days of samsung phones and using odin for upgrade/downgrade =/ been doing this stuff since samsung captivate days.
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Have you seen this guide?
It is for "official" hisuite roll-back
I have not rolled back so do not know it it works though.(I checked with my device, it shows no downgrade available)
I know the roll-back firmwarm listed on firmware finder was listed as "bond" and not "bnd". So this means not available "officially"
https://usermanual.wiki/Huawei/EMUI...roid70OperationInstructionpdf.1621060771/help

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