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Hi Guys,
I have an Unlocked T-Mobile G2 Touch - AKA - HERO !!!
I have installed new firmware / roms on Nokia phones numerous times but Android is new to me - however i wont go back to Nokia as the Hero is great...
CAN SOMEONE ON HERE POST AN IDIOTS GUIDE MAYBE WITH VIDEO ON HOW TO DEBRAND / INSTALL ORIGINAL HTC HERO ROM
I have tried and failed reading numerous posts and there are plenty of newcomers here that are after the same.....
Please, Please help us newbies to ANDROID out...
Thanks
Checkout this link:
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...and-your-orange-t-mo-etc-device-via-nandroid/
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packetlss said:
Checkout this link:
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...and-your-orange-t-mo-etc-device-via-nandroid/
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Hi - Thanks for that but i got lost on the keep original name etc..... - I think i must be an idiot !!! HELP - someone put a step by step guide up please...
I'd second this request.
Looking through posts on modaco and here it's not obvious what you have to do and why you are doing it.
What is nandroid and recovery image etc ?
cheers
And if it could be Mac and Windows information, not all of us are Windows based here
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And if it could be Mac and Windows information, not all of us are Windows based here
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Exactly!!!
A lot of us are Linux users too!!!
No offense, but please get more into adb and all the tools needed for reflashing.
Making things idiot proof is useless in my opinion. If you have no idea how to use adb, why upgrade anyway? Chances are you won't understand most custom upgrades/tweaks anyway..
All releases by HTC will be idiot proof, no doubt about it, but installing a custom rom takes skill, knowledge and patience.
In general, an idiot posseses none of the above.
Second, there are no custom roms available for the Hero.
If you want to install custom roms in the future, take some time to understand things. Spoonfeeding this info won't learn you anything.
Sykow said:
No offense, but please get more into adb and all the tools needed for reflashing.
Making things idiot proof is useless in my opinion. If you have no idea how to use adb, why upgrade anyway? Chances are you won't understand most custom upgrades/tweaks anyway..
All releases by HTC will be idiot proof, no doubt about it, but installing a custom rom takes skill, knowledge and patience.
In general, an idiot posseses none of the above.
Second, there are no custom roms available for the Hero.
If you want to install custom roms in the future, take some time to understand things. Spoonfeeding this info won't learn you anything.
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Hey Sykow, I understand your point but it wasn't helpful. It's comments like these that can deter a newbie from asking questions. A person must ask questions to learn.
No doubt some of the skills needed to load custom firmware or even stock HTC firmware to de-brand your Hero are needed in order for many of us here to upgrade to the rumoured minor update and major update coming soon.
Having a handset from the telco on contract and then having to wait for weeks or even forever to get a bug fixed / performance enhanced firmware update from HTC is not something I want to have to suffer.
As soon as HTC release updated firmware, I will want to know how to load it via my Mac running OS X (preferred) or booted into my Windows partition (not preferred).
All without drama and with little risk of toasting my Hero.
Its not too much to ask surely
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No doubt some of the skills needed to load custom firmware or even stock HTC firmware to de-brand your Hero are needed in order for many of us here to upgrade to the rumoured minor update and major update coming soon.
Having a handset from the telco on contract and then having to wait for weeks or even forever to get a bug fixed / performance enhanced firmware update from HTC is not something I want to have to suffer.
As soon as HTC release updated firmware, I will want to know how to load it via my Mac running OS X (preferred) or booted into my Windows partition (not preferred).
All without drama and with little risk of toasting my Hero.
Its not too much to ask surely
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From what I can tell, it is pretty straight forward, just like the first time you flash a phone, a bit never racking, and a bit foreign. A co-worker of mine has assured me it is as easy as a WinMo phone.
Nice to be easy as a WiMo phone... but I've had Nokia for years.
Easy to de-brand.
Use Nemesis.
Change Product Code to one like a generic EU code.
Go back to Nokia Software Update.
Download new manufacturer direct firmware... Orange as far as I know, never approved new firmware while I used an N95, N82, N85.
Android de-branding seems to involve a complex trip to a command line editor, a download of firmware that you don't really know where it came from and a large dose of prayer and crossed fingers and toes...
I guess I will wait until someone posts how to load the upcoming updated firmware from HTC so I will end up with a more reliable, stable and faster performing handset... like the one I thought I'd signed up for.
joemax said:
Nice to be easy as a WiMo phone... but I've had Nokia for years.
Easy to de-brand.
Use Nemesis.
Change Product Code to one like a generic EU code.
Go back to Nokia Software Update.
Download new manufacturer direct firmware... Orange as far as I know, never approved new firmware while I used an N95, N82, N85.
Android de-branding seems to involve a complex trip to a command line editor, a download of firmware that you don't really know where it came from and a large dose of prayer and crossed fingers and toes...
I guess I will wait until someone posts how to load the upcoming updated firmware from HTC so I will end up with a more reliable, stable and faster performing handset... like the one I thought I'd signed up for.
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I am getting my Hero sometime mid-september... I will post up a walk through when I get some personal experience.
Sweet
That sounds like a plan...
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No offense, but please get more into adb and all the tools needed for reflashing.
Making things idiot proof is useless in my opinion. If you have no idea how to use adb, why upgrade anyway? Chances are you won't understand most custom upgrades/tweaks anyway..
All releases by HTC will be idiot proof, no doubt about it, but installing a custom rom takes skill, knowledge and patience.
In general, an idiot posseses none of the above.
Second, there are no custom roms available for the Hero.
If you want to install custom roms in the future, take some time to understand things. Spoonfeeding this info won't learn you anything.
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A touch patronising.
I Flash Roms all the time on my Blackstone, and manage to use the custom upgrades/tweeks....
Android is a new OS, and has a new set of terms and abreviations etc, As the OP says, there seems to be little out there to explain things
When there are pages and pages of wikis for the Hero/Android then yes, I can understand being frustrated about noobie questions, but until there IS threads/stickies/Wikis out there then I'm afraid there will be questions put forward like this.
Correct. But those things need time. How long has the Hero been out now? Couple of weeks? C'mon..
And a person doesn't learn by asking questions. At least, not here. There are TONS of threads around. All the things you need are in there. It's just a matter of looking, taking the time to actually learn and read. If you still don't get it after the proper research, ask questions. Give the exact problem so we can tailor the reponse to it.
I flashed my old Wizard so many times.. Then I got on to the iPhone 2G, making it work in The Netherlands. I took the time to read all the reports, stickies and the necessary info to make it work. With some motivation and some common sense every person can do this.
I'm completely new to Android and I managed to root, update and tweak my Hero within 1 hour.
I just have a problem with these guys coming here, "demanding" a guide for idiots, making no effort at all to understand the complexity of it all.
This device hasn't even been out for a month! Chill out! When the stuff is ready, it will come.
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Correct. But those things need time. How long has the Hero been out now? Couple of weeks? C'mon..
And a person doesn't learn by asking questions. At least, not here. There are TONS of threads around. All the things you need are in there. It's just a matter of looking, taking the time to actually learn and read. If you still don't get it after the proper research, ask questions. Give the exact problem so we can tailor the reponse to it.
I flashed my old Wizard so many times.. Then I got on to the iPhone 2G, making it work in The Netherlands. I took the time to read all the reports, stickies and the necessary info to make it work. With some motivation and some common sense every person can do this.
I'm completely new to Android and I managed to root, update and tweak my Hero within 1 hour.
I just have a problem with these guys coming here, "demanding" a guide for idiots, making no effort at all to understand the complexity of it all.
This device hasn't even been out for a month! Chill out! When the stuff is ready, it will come.
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Sykow - thanks for your comments, please dont call us "demanding idiots !" Like you I and many others are new to Android and yes its a huge learning curve, I have rooted my HERO and Tweaked it but merely wanted advice on some of the explanation given as i did not think it was that clear !!!
I have programmed, tweaked and installed numerous roms on blackberry and nokia previously and wanted advice on Android - you were not born with the knowledge you had to learn it....
Anyway after a polite request at least someone was polite enough to assist and it is sorted - bring on the cooked roms.
I have to agree with Sykow here to a degree. Rooting, flashing and backing up isn't for the weak of heart, and one wrong move could mean that the same newbie comes back to this forum crying about a bricked phone and bad instructions, and that would just distract people from the real point of this sub-forum, i.e. actual ROM hacking, stuff like what Haykuro is doing in the background.
Here's a starting point that worked for me:
Rooting the Hero: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/08/how-to-gain-root-access-on-your-htc-hero/
After that, if you're looking at replacing built-in apps and cooking your own ROMs, you're better off looking in the Dream Android Development sub-forum where it all started. If you're having problems looking for technical pointers in those sub-forums and instead finding that most questions are about how-do-i root/flash/etc, you'll start to understand where Sykow is coming from
Me, I don't think you're an idiot. I just think it'd help to spend your time with the Android SDK as well as searching the other Android Dev sub-forums in XDA for what you're looking for. If you're confident enough after that to come up with a How-To of your own for the benefit of newbies, feel free to go ahead, but from what I have seen from time to time, it can be a thankless job when newbies fail to follow the instructions to a T, brick their devices then come back crying or *****ing, and expect someone to fix it for them.
I found the HTC Dream wiki section on rooting/hacking etc quite informative:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Dream_overview_and_useful_information
I managed to work out how to make a backup last night, using files from Paulatmodoco's rooting guide:
http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero-hero-modaco-com/291397/12-08-1-4-modaco-hero-patch-a2sd-root-busybox-much-more/
Simply follow his instructions up to stage 5. Then you will be in the recovery image menu and you can select to make a nandroid backup.
If I have some time later, I'll write up a dummys guide to making a nandroid backup, which is one of the most important steps I reckon And rooting using paul's system is then very, very easy. as is flashing a new ROM.
I must also agree with Sykow. I only recently got my Hero and had no knowledge of rooting. I'm sure a step by step guide would be lovely but actually it is possible and it pays to read up about it yourself.
I knew the Android SDK was needed, so I downloaded and installed that as per Android website, read about what adb and fastboot did. The files and commands were easy to source from here. About and hours reading and a complete Android noob was rooted and away. I do feel that some folk maybe can't be bothered with the reading part, but think - if something goes wrong in the process, you aren't going to know why or how to fix it.
My sentiments exactly.
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[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: How do I ask a question, so I'm not called a noob?[/SIZE]While you may see many questions asked in the Development section, PLEASE be aware this is not the place for questions.
Remember to use the search found at the top of the forum. There is also a search within each section. Example click on Q&A HERE. In the upper right you will now see two search's. At the top it says Search All Forums and a little further down you will see Search This Forum. Enter your search criteria in the Search This Forum to get info from this section. The search at the top will look through the entire forum.
Please read as much as you can prior to doing anything with your device.
Make sure your question has not been answered in the OP (Opening Post) of each section of Development
Search Q&A for threads that may have been started for a particular rom
[SIZE=+1]Q2: How do I install a stock update (I'm on a non-rooted phone)?[/SIZE]This link click here will explain the full procedure
[SIZE=+1]Q3: Where do I find Keis and what is it for?[/SIZE]Kies can be found click here. Kies is used to manage the content on Samsung mobile devices. It is used to move information between your PC/Mac to you phone and vice versa
[SIZE=+1]Q4: What does Root/Rooting mean?[/SIZE]Put simply, Rooting your device allows you, and/or rooted apps, to access parts of the Linux based Android software that is your OS, and that you would otherwise not be able to access. These tasks can be as simple and beneficial as backing up your system setting, or as complicated as installing custom ROMs, Kernels, etc.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: What is ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and what is it for?[/SIZE]Please read HERE. There is much to learn, please view everything in the threads OP
[SIZE=+1]Q6: What is the purpose of rooting my Samsung Galaxy Note II?[/SIZE]Please bear in mind, rooting can be dangerous and if done wrong "brick" your phone.
Rooting the phone is a decision made by individuals looking to improve upon the Android OS. There are many benifits, however it is done to customize the phone to it's full potential
[SIZE=+1]Q7: How to I enter Download Mode and Recovery?[/SIZE]1) Make sure your phone is unplugged and powered off.
2) To enter Download Mode: Hold Volume down, home, and power until you see the android.
3) To enter Recovery: Hold Volume up, home, and power for about 5 seconds then release all buttons. You may need to try this a few times.
[SIZE=+1]Q8: What is a "logcat" and how do I create one?[/SIZE]For setting up ADB see What is ADB (above) logcat allows us to log what the OS is doing, and possibly offer information if things are not working. its quite simple to create but may be difficult for most to understand. This is a tool a Developer may ask for in detecting issues your device may be encountering.
To use logcat
Code:
adb shell
logcat
To logcat to a certain file do
Code:
adb shell
logcat -d > /sdcard/whatevertexfileyoulike.txt
For a full explanation follow the link in What is ADB
[SIZE=+1]Q9: Is there an app that will help me create a logcat from my phone?[/SIZE]Yes, however it does have its limitations. If you're stuck in a "bootloop", the app will not work, you will need to use ADB for this. If you're data is not connecting on a certain Rom, (or something similar) within the already booted OS, an app can be rather handy and and more user friendly, for those who don't understand ADB. Apps for logcat can be found in the marketplace
[SIZE=+1]Q10: What does odexed and de-odexed mean and what is the difference between the two?[/SIZE]Please read HERE
[SIZE=+1]Q11: What is CWM Recovery (ClockWorkMod Recovery) and TWRP (TeamWin Recovery Project)?[/SIZE]They are recovery program's that allows you to backup / restore a full or partial system backup of your device. They also allow you to install flashable .zip files; which is one of the primary installation methods for custom ROMs. They also provides other features such as cache and delvik wiping, battery reset, and other processes. If you are thinking about flashing custom ROMs or just want a really good backup program, it's strongly advised that you to install one of these.
[SIZE=+1]Q12: What is the 'Flash Counter'?[/SIZE]Your phone's "Flash Counter" is triggered when it detects custom firmwares. This is Samsung's way of knowing that your device has been modified. Please read HERE to understand what this does and how to fix it.
[SIZE=+1]Q13: What is a ROM?[/SIZE]A rom is like a custom firmware image that is made by a Developer either entirely from scratch, or based off of the official firmware package. Some ROMs contain simple changes like changing icons and adding extra options to things, other more complicated ROMs can change the entire Android experience. Which one you will want to flash, will be entirely up to you. Read carefully, and make sure you understand what you are getting into before you flash.
[SIZE=+1]Q14: What is a Kernel?[/SIZE]A kernel is the heart of the device's OS. In simplest terms it’s a connection between your apps and your device’s hardware; i.e. the processor, RAM, etc. A custom kernel can dramatically change the way your device’s hardware performs… for the better and/or the worse]
[SIZE=+1]Q15: What is a Bootloader?[/SIZE]The bootloader is a program code that is executed before the device OS starts up, and that instructs that device to boot “normally”. The bootloader can come locked or unlocked from the manufacture. A unlocked bootloader will allow you to install custom ROMs & Kernels (as well as some other neat things) on your device.
[SIZE=+1]Q16: What is the best rom for my phone?[/SIZE]While you can ask this as many times as you wish, the only answer is: the one that works best for you! A rule of thumb is to visit a several rom thread's and view what is happening within these rom's. Eventually viewing a few roms will cause the urge to try one that looks good to you.
[SIZE=+1]Q17: What is the MD5, and what does it do?[/SIZE]It ensures that file's are downloaded correct and complete, in order to avoid issues when installing/using it.
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Nice list! This is bound to really reduce clutter in Q&A. Just one thing, you might want to add the differences between TW/ASOP i get that question all the time.
Edit: Also the whole i317/i317m thing
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Nice list! This is bound to really reduce clutter in Q&A. Just one thing, you might want to add the differences between TW/ASOP i get that question all the time.
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Thanks for the tip. I will add this over the next few days.
Thanks !!:thumbup:
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Just use caution with links that are taking people to threads for other devices. For example the what is a flash counter answer takes you to the gs3 thread.
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Hey Tony, I've been searching for information on Apps2SD for this phone and while I will find it (the information) on my own, I think a mini compendium of sorts would make sense in the FAQ section. Unless of course this is a "Google removed the function, end of story," situation.
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Hey Tony, I've been searching for information on Apps2SD for this phone and while I will find it (the information) on my own, I think a mini compendium of sorts would make sense in the FAQ section. Unless of course this is a "Google removed the function, end of story," situation.
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To an extent I agree, however that would be better suited in a Q&A then a FAQ.
May I suggest adding "what is a modem"
And then laying out the whole dif(or lack there of) between basband/modem/radio. Also in the kies faq I would like to suggest mentioning the kies EFR. Its a very effective and usefull tool.
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May I suggest adding "what is a modem"
And then laying out the whole dif(or lack there of) between basband/modem/radio. Also in the kies faq I would like to suggest mentioning the kies EFR(see my sig ).
Its a very effective and usefull tool.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 1317 Network Issue.
Hello friends.. I am new to this forum. My Name is sam and i need help so please help me.
I got an at&t Galaxy note 2 1317 on 4.1.2 firmware. i was trying to unlock it with *#197328640# was not able to do it.
was looking online and some one posted if i downgrade it to 4.1.1 then i would be able to unlock it.
and i did that exactly as it was told. got it kind of unlock for tmobile. but there is always a network problem i am not getting tmobile network everywhere, i did my research for it and people say its modem and i need to flash the rom with tmobile one. but i didnt find any good forum for that. Please help me out.. coz my network default setup shows tmobile, att and 311660 but it never get register on it. only in few place like highways i get good connection otherwise its not register to a network message with a o with a diagonal on the signal bar. please help me out. i got a sim unlock code for it to no help. help me out please.
when i choose the file on recovery mode
it says
signature verification failed
how can i do this
Greetings everyone. I have a question. I did a search of the forum and was unable to find an answer, or at least I didn't use specific enough terms.
I see there are a few Kit Kat roms going around but I haven't seen a rooted stock Kit Kat rom. Is there one available?
Note 2 - Model GT-N7105.
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Im hoping someone can answer this Question for me as soon as possible, i just purchased a used AT&T Galaxy Note 2, and already Rooted it but i am scared to add recovery to then flash a custom ROM cause i cant find out any where if the BOOTLOADER is locked, can someone PLEASE let me know if the Bootloader is locked or is it unlocked, thanks in advance.
P.S= and if it is locked can you please guide me where to go to unlock it, cause i HONESTLY searched every where and havent found anything, everything that i did find on locked bootloader for Galaxy Note 2 came up on the Verizon version.. Thanks again.. Bless.
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Greetings everyone. I have a question. I did a search of the forum and was unable to find an answer, or at least I didn't use specific enough terms.
I see there are a few Kit Kat roms going around but I haven't seen a rooted stock Kit Kat rom. Is there one available?
Note 2 - Model GT-N7105.
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Im hoping someone can answer this Question for me as soon as possible, i just purchased a used AT&T Galaxy Note 2, and already Rooted it but i am scared to add recovery to then flash a custom ROM cause i cant find out any where if the BOOTLOADER is locked, can someone PLEASE let me know if the Bootloader is locked or is it unlocked, thanks in advance.
P.S= and if it is locked can you please guide me where to go to unlock it, cause i HONESTLY searched every where and havent found anything, everything that i did find on locked bootloader for Galaxy Note 2 came up on the Verizon version.. Thanks again.. Bless.
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You won't lose your unlock. SO yer safe to flash a recovery and them a custom rom. =-}
Oops, just put my glasses on and read your post again. You will also need to unlock it. It's not hard.
thanks for the info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980644
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That's the thread I used to root my Note 2
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[email protected] said:
Im hoping someone can answer this Question for me as soon as possible, i just purchased a used AT&T Galaxy Note 2, and already Rooted it but i am scared to add recovery to then flash a custom ROM cause i cant find out any where if the BOOTLOADER is locked, can someone PLEASE let me know if the Bootloader is locked or is it unlocked, thanks in advance.
P.S= and if it is locked can you please guide me where to go to unlock it, cause i HONESTLY searched every where and havent found anything, everything that i did find on locked bootloader for Galaxy Note 2 came up on the Verizon version.. Thanks again.. Bless.
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When you carrier unlock a device it remains unlocked no matter how many roms or recoveries you flash. My note 2 is unlocked and works just fine.
The bootloader is not locked. Flash a recovery using Odin. Twrp is great.
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Another one you can use once you're rooted is ROM Manager from Play Store and flash CWM (ClockWorkMod) that's what I've been using.
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Thanks guys...this info helped me as well.
Hi all interested in this device does anyone know if the bootloader can be unlocked?
Thanks in advance :good:
Also interested in this. Anyone?
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Hi all interested in this device does anyone know if the bootloader can be unlocked?
Thanks in advance :good:
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Also interested in this. Anyone?
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The bootloader can't be unlock at the moment. Asus is known for giving the tools to unlock the bootloader. So its matter of time to have the tools to unlock it.
Asus just released the unlock tool for the ZenFone 3 so the tool for the Deluxe can't be far off. Maybe this tool will work for the Deluxe??
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Source Code is on Asus website I don't get why it's not available yet?
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Source Code is on Asus website I don't get why it's not available yet?
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Hey there I posted this under "rooted":
Hey, just went onto ASUS global & US website and saw that there is an unlock bootloader utility for the ZS550KL (updated 11-Nov-2016) but not one for the ZS570KL. Does this matter, since both phones are "Deluxe"? If not, any assistance to unlock bootloader and root the ZS570KL. Thanks!
Any help or feedback, greatly appreciated.
jmoricone said:
Hey there I posted this under "rooted":
Hey, just went onto ASUS global & US website and saw that there is an unlock bootloader utility for the ZS550KL (updated 11-Nov-2016) but not one for the ZS570KL. Does this matter, since both phones are "Deluxe"? If not, any assistance to unlock bootloader and root the ZS570KL. Thanks!
Any help or feedback, greatly appreciated.
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i wish i could do a test run, but sadly it's not on 5.7 yet and i asked asus about it, and haven't gone back to me yet on the issue.
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i wish i could do a test run, but sadly it's not on 5.7 yet and i asked asus about it, and haven't gone back to me yet on the issue.
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Fairly new to rooting phones and this question is due to my inexperience, but if the phones are both considered "Zenfone 3 Deluxe" what does the size have to do with it? Thanks for explaining.
jmoricone said:
Fairly new to rooting phones and this question is due to my inexperience, but if the phones are both considered "Zenfone 3 Deluxe" what does the size have to do with it? Thanks for explaining.
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well according to the this link here ... https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Deluxe-ZS570KL/HelpDesk_Download/ (This is for 5.7 and there is no show of bootloader)
however this link here https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Deluxe-ZS550KL/HelpDesk_Download/ (shows a bootloader unlock for the 5.5 version)
We need developers to jump on this darn phone and get it going somehow, if there is anyway possible to get their attention on it. I was able to tweak my phone a bit more with the startup manger (free) from google play to get more ram space.
jmoricone said:
Fairly new to rooting phones and this question is due to my inexperience, but if the phones are both considered "Zenfone 3 Deluxe" what does the size have to do with it? Thanks for explaining.
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5.5 has SD820 cpu, 5.7 has SD821... Would you try and use the other, untried method of unlocking if it may destroy your expensive little toy?
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5.5 has SD820 cpu, 5.7 has SD821... Would you try and use the other, untried method of unlocking if it may destroy your expensive little toy?
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This is untrue. The 5.5 has the SD625, and the 64GB 5.7 has the SD820 and the 256GB 5.7" Special Edition has the SD821.
While it could be possible that a bootloader unlock tool for the SD820 could be used on the SD821 (but maybe not) because the architecture is essentially the same, an unlock tool for the SD625 most certainly would not be as it is a completely different processor.
I know we seen this answer before, but this is what i got from them.... https://www.asus.com/zentalk/thread-120584-1-1.html
I emailed Asus support and got this as a response:
Me: "When can the bootloader unlock utility be expected to be released?"
Them: "Unfortunately ASUS does not actually asssit with unlocking of the Android Bootloader. I must advise that you do so at your own risk, as once the boot loader is unloked it will void your warranty. But we will transfer customers' wishes to the related department for further development."
Edit: I prodded them further and received this in response:
"I have transferred your wish to our Product department, but temporary the accurate time the unlock tool for this Zenfone 3 Deluxe model would be released couldn't be ensured."
Which I believe means: 'We can't give an official release time yet.'
There is a "petition" in Asus 's Taiwan forum requesting an official bootloader unlocked tool and the thread is marked "under active review" by representative of Asus. No ETA is given though and the thread is in Chinese. If you are also interested and want to give it a little more push you could leave English message there.
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=193863&extra=page=10&mobile=2
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5.5 has SD820 cpu, 5.7 has SD821... Would you try and use the other, untried method of unlocking if it may destroy your expensive little toy?
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Hey, thanks for the explanation. I did not even consider looking at the specs (chipset) to see if there was a difference between the 2 models. I just thought they were the same phone just size of screen difference and/or less storage. Forgot they also release a 820 model.
At least you can get to the heart of the menu of the recovery, just can't do much there either. Thanks to a lucky source right here.... been trying find out how to do this...
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/thread-120913-1-1.html
1.) Turn off phone completely
2.) press power button and volume down at same time and hold it untill you see an android logo with an "!" with the android logo that says "no command". when you see the logo release all buttons.
3.) Now, press and hold power button first and then quickly press volume Up. You will then see the options including wipe cache.
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At least you can get to the heart of the menu of the recovery, just can't do much there either. Thanks to a lucky source right here.... been trying find out how to do this...
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/thread-120913-1-1.html
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Sames the Zenfone 2...
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my zs550kl is two days new, I am upgraded to android 7.0 nougat it automaticly updated as soon as i got threw initial set up. so my problem is that it was no problem at all unlocking it useing the unlock tool from thread xda-developers Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development [DEV][ZS550KL][ZS570KL][ZS570KLPRO] Bootloader Unlock, Root & Busybox by adwinp First shot no problem unlocked my problem comes from the bootroot.img i think because i am 7.0 all ready. so is there a boot.img available for android 7.0? and if not can i downgrade back to the firmware specified in that post? any help would be awesome i suck at this stuff but i just cant help myself and i cant stand all the bloatware and asus is the worst one ive come across so far, such a nice device completely bogged down by a crappy UI.
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my zs550kl is two days new, I am upgraded to android 7.0 nougat it automaticly updated as soon as i got threw initial set up. so my problem is that it was no problem at all unlocking it useing the unlock tool from thread xda-developers Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development [DEV][ZS550KL][ZS570KL][ZS570KLPRO] Bootloader Unlock, Root & Busybox by adwinp First shot no problem unlocked my problem comes from the bootroot.img i think because i am 7.0 all ready. so is there a boot.img available for android 7.0? and if not can i downgrade back to the firmware specified in that post? any help would be awesome i suck at this stuff but i just cant help myself and i cant stand all the bloatware and asus is the worst one ive come across so far, such a nice device completely bogged down by a crappy UI.
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Was it necessary to post the same in 2 threads?
Anyhow, check my original thread for rooting again. I included ZS550KL Nougat rooted boot images.
Test & share your feedback in the original rooting thread.
can you tell how to get to this thread, i am struggling here today gonna throw a pc and a new zenfone threw a wall soon
Hey team,
I'm very new to working with smart phone bootloaders and flashing different ROM's. Currently I have only ever played with ADB a little bit, have never come close to flashing another ROM/firmware, let alone rooting.
Here's the thing, is that I've very interested in running a couple operating systems on my S7 Active, however it seems that if I am on Oreo, this process becomes much more difficult.
I come here for 2 reasons, first is that I need points to ask questions in other forums. I figure here is the best place to start on getting answers and where to look for information.
My second reason is so that I may get some help / information on how to get my S7 Active set up for using at least 2 operating systems - Regular Oreo, as well as Android's PostMarketOS. I am a new user, so I cannot post a link, however you can find it at reddit r/PostMarketOS. I am fully aware that I will likely need to build my own version of PostMarketOS. I'm not here for help with this, so much as I am here for getting help to prepare my S7 Active for this process.
So, I suppose to start, my questions are as follows:
1. Am I stuck with Oreo?
2. While I have unlocked OEM in developer settings, I feel that there's more to unlocking the bootloader - is there information for Oreo on how to do this?
3.I understand that there is root for Android N (7.0), however I have read that you cannot downgrade to (7.0). Furthermore, I am not sure if this would even be necessary.
To give a bit more information, to create the PostMarketOS for Android, it must be created using Linux, and I have a link to post, however I am a new user, the guide for creating PostMarketOS is on the sidebar of Reddit.
Hopefully I can get some help, but I would be happy with just some resources on where to go about starting/finding information. I'm a total noob in this regard, but I am a quick learner and motivated to get my S7 Active to not run so laggy... Plus it would be fun to use 2 operating systems
If you need any other information, I'm happy to find and give it.
Hi,
for a couple of weeks now I am regularly visiting this forum in order to see what's going on around the LG v30. What I found hard in the beginning was to understand which information e.g. in the WTF thread really applies to my device, because oftentimes postings need to differentiate between instructions for H930, H932, H998 etc. And I also have often seen people installing a ROM meant for only one or a few of the v30 version on another v30 variant, e.g. ROMs for only H930 getting installed on H932 or so, where it is not working. And even more often I have seen the question which v30 variant people are using when someone else is posting questions about problems on his/her device here. Therefore I wonder whether it might make sense to include separate boards for variants of the v30, like it was done for e.g. the LG G6 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6. In that forum the vast majority of the threads are about the main variant (H870 for the G6) while sub-forums exist for the T-Mobile, the Verizon and other variants of the LG G6. While I was active in that board I have much less seen confusion about instructions for one G6 variant getting applied on another variant (which of course may also be for different reasons than the board structure). So it perhaps could also be helpful for the v30 forum.
Is that a good idea?
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Hi,
for a couple of weeks now I am regularly visiting this forum in order to see what's going on around the LG v30. What I found hard in the beginning was to understand which information e.g. in the sticky thread really applies to my device, because oftentimes postings need to differentiate between instructions for H930, H932, H998 etc. And I also have often seen people installing a ROM meant for only one or a few of the v30 version on another v30 variant, e.g. ROMs for only H930 getting installed on H932 or so, where it is not working. And even more often I have seen the question which v30 variant people are using when someone else is posting questions about problems on his/her device here. Therefore I wonder whether it might make sense to include separate boards for variants of the v30, like it was done for e.g. the LG G6 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6. In that forum the vast majority of the threads are about the main variant (H870 for the G6) while sub-forums exist for the T-Mobile, the Verizon and other variants of the LG G6. While I was active in that board I have much less seen confusion about instructions for one G6 variant getting applied on another variant (which of course may also be for different reasons than the board structure). So it perhaps could also be helpful for the v30 forum.
Is that a good idea?
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Uhmm... have you read the Root Sticky Guide? It pretty much explains everything but people don't read it.
We don't need subforums for different variants, as there's not that much difference.
For the most part all ROMs are compatible with all variants. All "H930" ROMS are just "V30" ROMs.
The only exception is the new Android 10 ROMs, which are not compatible H932 yet.
Again the Root Sticky explains the differences.
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Uhmm... have you read the Root Sticky Guide? It pretty much explains everything but people don't read it.
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Yes, I have read it, I even mentioned it above (called it sticky "thread", sorry).
We don't need subforums for different variants, as there's not that much difference.
For the most part all ROMs are compatible with all variants. All "H930" ROMS are just "V30" ROMs.
The only exception is the new Android 10 ROMs, which are not compatible H932 yet.
Again the Root Sticky explains the differences.
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Just fine. From my observations I thought it might be a good idea. If I'm the only then it probably is not .
Ecthelion3 said:
Yes, I have read it, I even mentioned it above (called it sticky "thread", sorry).
Just fine. From my observations I thought it might be a good idea. If I'm the only then it probably is not .
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The G6 is different. LG messed up with that phone, for instance having regionalized specs (some have quad DAC, some have Qi wireless charging, some have none of those). The V30 is what the G6 should have been.
Some people have asked for dedicated threads to root their specific variant, instead of the WTF thread -- because they don't want to go through the "decision tree" structure (if you A, do B, if you have X, go to Y) -- but I'm not creating 20 different threads when the procedure is basically the same for all!
1) you get onto early Oreo firmware ware with fastboot flash commands
2) you unlock your bootloader
The only real outlier among the V30 is the T-mobile H932. It has a different method of root due to totally different RSA encryption and they don't have fastboot flash commands. But of all the North American variants (except for T-mobile H932) you can cross flash firmware willy nilly and convert one to another: US998, LS998, H933, H931, VS995, AS998, and even H932PR (Puerto Rico).
For the H930 variants, same thing: H930, H930D, H930DS, H930G. The only difference is the modems on those do not change, unlike the North American variants. You can't add/remove LTE bands on the H930 variants.
But all the LOS-16 ROMS are compatible with ALL the variants, so having sub-forums would make people think they need one particular variant to run an "H930" when they don't. They sometimes think that even now because they do NOT read. They will say, "Where's the US998 ROMs?" They are all "US998" ROMs!
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Hi,
for a couple of weeks now I am regularly visiting this forum in order to see what's going on around the LG v30. What I found hard in the beginning was to understand which information e.g. in the sticky thread really applies to my device, because oftentimes postings need to differentiate between instructions for H930, H932, H998 etc.
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What variant do you have? Have you unlocked bootloader yet and rooted?
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What variant do you have? Have you unlocked bootloader yet and rooted?
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I am having the H930 with unlocked bootloader but not rooted. I found that the sticky thread on rooting, https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/unlocking-rooting-twrp-magisk-step-step-t3745006, indeed gives a good rundown on how to unlock (and root). What first confused me was the WTF thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76584629&postcount=193, which I stumbled across first and which IIRC I read at least twice until I realized that for my H930 there must be a much simpler way, such as for the LG G6. And such a way is described in the sticky thread. So I should correct my initial posting here, because it was not the sticky thread on rooting but the WTF that made be confused. But anyway, the idea of adding sub forums doesn't seem to be as good as I thought.
Ecthelion3 said:
I am having the H930 with unlocked bootloader but not rooted. I found that the sticky thread on rooting, https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/unlocking-rooting-twrp-magisk-step-step-t3745006, indeed gives a good rundown on how to unlock (and root). What first confused me was the WTF thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76584629&postcount=193, which I stumbled across first and which IIRC I read at least twice until I realized that for my H930 there must be a much simpler way, such as for the LG G6. And such a way is described in the sticky thread. So I should correct my initial posting here, because it was not the sticky thread on rooting but the WTF that made be confused. But anyway, the idea of adding sub forums doesn't seem to be as good as I thought.
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ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
This is the root sticky thread I was talking about. Start with Post #1. That's the thread everyone should read. It explains about unlocking bootloader, rooting, and custom roms for ALL variants.
The thread that you mention is outdated. It has old TWRP, and root check/encryption disabler files. I do not suggest using that for actual rooting. The WTF thread is current.
In fact if you look at the final few posts of the thread you mention it says several times to go use the WTF thread and not that one.
The thread you mention is really only for bootloader unlock for those variants which can receive official bootloader unlock. Which are 2.25: EU H930, H93OG and only one minor flavor US998. Whereas WTF covers every variant in the world (except for T-Mobile H932) -- for bootloader unlock, TWRP Installation, root.
ChazzMatt said:
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
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IMHO rooting should be done with a specific need, e.g. wanting to use Magisk or so. At the moment I have no such need. That's why I - for the moment - only did the step of unlocking my V30.
This is the root sticky thread I was talking about. Start with Post #1. That's the thread everyone should read. It explains about unlocking bootloader, rooting, and custom roms for ALL variants.
The thread that you mention is outdated.
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This is one of the symptoms that let me get to the conclusion that some more structure would be helpful. That thread you mentioned above links to two other threads, one for the T-Mobile variant, one for all other variants. The latter one again has instructions for many V30 device types. IMHO multiple sticky threads with partially outdated or perhaps even contradictory content are not really helpful. And IMHO very long thread postings that want to combine a couple of V30 variants with all of their special needs may be hard to understand and may lead to problems when people don't understand them correctly and then apply instructions that are not correct for their device. Don't get me wrong: I'm glad the WTF thread exists, I just found it hard to digest.
Ecthelion3 said:
IMHO rooting should be done with a specific need, e.g. wanting to use Magisk or so. At the moment I have no such need. That's why I - for the moment - only did the step of unlocking my V30.
This is one of the symptoms that let me get to the conclusion that some more structure would be helpful. That thread you mentioned above links to two other threads, one for the T-Mobile variant, one for all other variants. The latter one again has instructions for many V30 device types. IMHO multiple sticky threads with partially outdated or perhaps even contradictory content are not really helpful. And IMHO very long thread postings that want to combine a couple of V30 variants with all of their special needs may be hard to understand and may lead to problems when people don't understand them correctly and then apply instructions that are not correct for their device. Don't get me wrong: I'm glad the WTF thread exists, I just found it hard to digest.
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The two sticky threads I wrote are current. The thread you reference was before WTF was discovered and ONLY apply to a couple variants who are eligible for "official" LG bootloader unlock only. Don't try to root with that, especially on Pie. It's outdated, incomplete with the files you need to flash.
By using official LG code you also waived your warranty.
(I did that with one of my phones, the 64GB Open Market US998 -- only US998 variant eligible. The Open Market US998 V30+ and V30S not eligible, nor the U.S. Cellular V30 and V30+. Of the FIVE US998 variants, only ONE is eligible and it has the smallest internal memory.)
WTF is the preferred method and everyone (except T-Mobile H932) has used it for the past 1.5 years.
There's like 20 different V30/V30+/V30S) variants and except for T-Mobile H932, they can ALL use the WTF exploit -- where you don't need LG permission to own your phone. The T-Mobile H932 root thread (@runningnsk3d) is also current.
I'll always be rooted if I can. I want to "own" my phone, not the OEM/carrier.
By unlocking your bootloader and NOT rooting yet (so you can hide bootloader unlock status in Magisk Hide), your phone will fail Safety Net check. That may not be important to you, but depends on the banking or gaming apps you use...
Now that your phone is bootloader unlocked, you can go to the WTF instructions and skip down to the TWRP Installation and Root section to start from there.
Good to know, thanks
I knew about the banking side effects of rooting (not being able to use Google pay and such) I hadn't thought about the effect on games
As someone new to the forum I get what Eschelion is saying, there is outdated and contradictory information, the WTF thread alone has over 3,500 posts and links or stickies to other threads it's a lot to try and keep straight
Not saying someone needs to fix it or do anything about, someone already spent the time and energy figuring all this out and sharing the information
(I'm thankful for that and those that choose to help the people with questions) it would be nice if finding the information (that each person in particular) was looking for was simpler, that would be great but with the variety of hardware and software and how quickly information becomes outdated or incorrect it's unrealistic to ask for more
Look at the sheer number of threads on this forum already, it's mind boggling to think of the amount of hours that have been put in.
If another thread was created to walk you through from start to finish for the V30 (excluding the 1-off T-Mobile) that would be great (really it would I'm one of the people they would greatly benefit from that [emoji28]) Chazzz seems to be the in house specialist on the LGV30 (only one who's responded to V30 questions at least) maybe Eschelion or myself can create and help maintain such a thread after we learn what we're doing, with the admins permission sense that seems close if not directly redundant thread (depending on your point of view)
I'd be happy to help with such a thread once I know what I'm doing of course lol
rippin209 said:
I knew about the banking side effects of rooting (not being able to use Google pay and such) I hadn't thought about the effect on games
As someone new to the forum I get what Eschelion is saying, there is outdated and contradictory information, the WTF thread alone has over 3,500 posts and links or stickies to other threads it's a lot to try and keep straight
Not saying someone needs to fix it or do anything about, someone already spent the time and energy figuring all this out and sharing the information
(I'm thankful for that and those that choose to help the people with questions) it would be nice if finding the information (that each person in particular) was looking for was simpler, that would be great but with the variety of hardware and software and how quickly information becomes outdated or incorrect it's unrealistic to ask for more
Look at the sheer number of threads on this forum already, it's mind boggling to think of the amount of hours that have been put in.
If another thread was created to walk you through from start to finish for the V30 (excluding the 1-off T-Mobile) that would be great (really it would I'm one of the people they would greatly benefit from that [emoji28]) Chazzz seems to be the in house specialist on the LGV30 (only one who's responded to V30 questions at least) maybe Eschelion or myself can create and help maintain such a thread after we learn what we're doing, with the admins permission sense that seems close if not directly redundant thread (depending on your point of view)
I'd be happy to help with such a thread once I know what I'm doing of course lol
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Just to clarify, there is NO contradictory nor outdated information in the WTF INSTRUCTIONS. It's been updated frequently. I had to rewrite a whole section to make it also work for Pie, besides adding Pie compatible files you need to flash.
And the WTF Instructions are really all you need. (Except for T-Mobile H932). Yeah, we have no control over other posts from a year ago, etc. But especially more recent ones can be good information resource -- even if just to convince people they don't need to ask the same questions again and again.
If you READ the WTF instructions you will successfully unlock bootloader and root your phone. This includes the dozen Troubleshooting Tips everyone likes to ignore.
If I ever started a new WTF instructions thread, I would copy and paste exactly what I have now as post #1. or at least post #2... And move the intro part to be post #1.
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Just to clarify, there is NO contradictory nor outdated information in the WTF INSTRUCTIONS. It's been updated frequently. I had to rewrite a whole section to make it also work for Pie, besides adding Pie compatible files you need to flash.
And the WTF Instructions are really all you need. (Except for T-Mobile H932). But ee have no control over other posts a year ago, etc. But especially more recent ones can be good information resource -- even if just to convince people they don't need to ask the same questions again and again.
But if you READ the WTF instructions you will successfully unlock bootloader and root your phone. This includes the dozen Troubleshooting Tips everyone likes to ignore.
If I ever started a new WTF instructions thread, I would copy and paste exactly what I have now as post #1. or at least post #2... And move the intro part to be post #1.
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Just goes to show how little I know
I must game gotten my threads mixed up because I thought the need to get an LG account was still written in one of the original posts (to get your phones .bin number) but I've read in more recent posts that's no longer necessary, I was also under the impression that pie want working, at least not well on the V30 yet, waiting on possible DNZ files or something.
I meant no disrespect to the work you've done and didn't mean to write or spread misinformation.
I'm definitely going to read more and stick to asking questions for now
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Just goes to show how little I know
I must game gotten my threads mixed up because I thought the need to get an LG account was still written in one of the original posts (to get your phones .bin number) but I've read in more recent posts that's no longer necessary, I was also under the impression that pie want working, at least not well on the V30 yet, waiting on possible DNZ files or something.
I meant no disrespect to the work you've done and didn't mean to write or spread misinformation.
I'm definitely going to read more and stick to asking questions for now
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You are probably thinking of the outdated "Wotta" Instructions I told this thread creator not to use, which was ever ONLY for those very few variants that are eligible for LG bootloader unlock code.
I have no control over that thread. Once WTF was discovered (May 2018) it superseded those instructions. They were for specific purpose (official bootloader unlock only). In my WTF instructions, I do say to go thank Wotta because I give him credit for screenshots I used and his Instructions were well written for the intended purpose.
But those Wotta instructions are ONLY for bootloader unlocking with official LG code, and even then not for current rooting/TWRP installation.
The Root Sticky Guide I wrote points people either to WTF exploit instructions (every variant except T-Mobile H932 ) or the T-Mobile H932 Root thread. (T-Mobile root was created by @runningnak3d in August 2018.)
Between the two methods, ALL V30 variants are covered.
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
This is the root sticky thread I was talking about. Start with Post #1. That's the thread everyone should read and follow. It explains about unlocking bootloader, rooting, and custom roms for ALL variants.
ChazzMatt said:
You are probably thinking of the outdated Instructions I told this thread creator not to use, which was ever ONLY for those very few variants that were eligible for LG bootloader unlock code.
I have no control over that thread. Once WTF was discovered (May 2018) it superceded those instructions.
The Root Sticky Guide points people either to WTF exploit (every variant except T-Mobile H932 ) or the T-Mobile H932 Root thread. (T-Mobile root was created by @ruuningnak3d in August 2018.)
Between the two ALL V30 variants are covered.
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
This is the root sticky thread I was talking about. Start with Post #1. That's the thread everyone should read and follow. It explains about unlocking bootloader, rooting, and custom roms for ALL variants.
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Thanks Chazz and thanks for clarifying
Ecthelion3 said:
Hi,
for a couple of weeks now I am regularly visiting this forum in order to see what's going on around the LG v30. What I found hard in the beginning was to understand which information e.g. in the WTF thread really applies to my device, because oftentimes postings need to differentiate between instructions for H930, H932, H998 etc. And I also have often seen people installing a ROM meant for only one or a few of the v30 version on another v30 variant, e.g. ROMs for only H930 getting installed on H932 or so, where it is not working. And even more often I have seen the question which v30 variant people are using when someone else is posting questions about problems on his/her device here. Therefore I wonder whether it might make sense to include separate boards for variants of the v30, like it was done for e.g. the LG G6 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6. In that forum the vast majority of the threads are about the main variant (H870 for the G6) while sub-forums exist for the T-Mobile, the Verizon and other variants of the LG G6. While I was active in that board I have much less seen confusion about instructions for one G6 variant getting applied on another variant (which of course may also be for different reasons than the board structure). So it perhaps could also be helpful for the v30 forum.
Is that a good idea?
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It appears as though you have what you need now, so I'm going to close this thread as this section is intended for discussing the LG V30, not the structure of XDA.
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