I just bought a G4 yesterday, so I'm still learning all about what is possible with it. It has the latest stock firmware, ZV9 / Marshmallow, installed.
I'm wondering if it's rootable, and if so if somebody can point me in the right direction.
I've seen people mention that the bootloader is still locked, and honestly I'm not real sure what that means.
So is there any way to root the Sprint G4? Possibly if I downgrade to an earlier firmware?
Thank you!
You can downgrade and root that way, and then just flash a marshmallow rom. So far it seems there won't be a root option for MM on this phone.
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Dustin7892 said:
You can downgrade and root that way, and then just flash a marshmallow rom. So far it seems there won't be a root option for MM on this phone.
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That would work if we had a marshmallow rom lol...was trying to get the 2 devs that's done roms for sprint to help port some over but nothing
Yeah it feels like even though this phone is pretty new... Dev for this phone is pretty much dead... Kind of sucks. Root is so useful...
Is there a safe way to downgrade to ZV6 and then root that? Can I just follow this guide? http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
imekul said:
Is there a safe way to downgrade to ZV6 and then root that? Can I just follow this guide? http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
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Yes, after downgrading you can follow that guide and use the ZV6 root. You will probably have to factory reset after downgrading as it probably won't boot initially.
Okay, thank you! So I guess right now it's pretty much a choice of rooted Lollipop (and Lollipop ROMs) or unrooted Marshmallow?
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Okay, thank you! So I guess right now it's pretty much a choice of rooted Lollipop (and Lollipop ROMs) or unrooted Marshmallow?
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Yes.
Thanks!
Just wanted to ask real quick, the guide (link above) includes the downgrade?
I've been looking around and waiting, but unfortunately I don't think I can wait for the 6.0 root, and I'm even more disappointed I can't help in any way possible due do lack of experience, but back to topic; could you link the downgrade tutorial?
Also, since you've been on zv9, when you go back to zv6 can you reply back with how the battery life handles?
So far I've been getting poor times and I've heard that the battery should preform somewhere for 6+ even on heavy usage.
xCasper said:
Just wanted to ask real quick, the guide (link above) includes the downgrade?
I've been looking around and waiting, but unfortunately I don't think I can wait for the 6.0 root, and I'm even more disappointed I can't help in any way possible due do lack of experience, but back to topic; could you link the downgrade tutorial?
Also, since you've been on zv9, when you go back to zv6 can you reply back with how the battery life handles?
So far I've been getting poor times and I've heard that the battery should preform somewhere for 6+ even on heavy usage.
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Here's what I found on the downgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/development/howto-downgrade-to-zv6-upgrade-to-t3265976
I'm assuming if a root method is found for the other US carriers, Sprint variants would follow suit very shortly after?
misteroh said:
I'm assuming if a root method is found for the other US carriers, Sprint variants would follow suit very shortly after?
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As far as I know, they already had root methods.
Sprints issue was the fact their bootloader wasn't unlocked and seemingly didn't have plans to be.
-=This is in no way intended to be a root method I am suggesting.=-
So, before I was tuning into this thread, I had found this (screenshots) in the playstore, now I haven't tested it and don't plan to, but it did catch my interest.
I just wanted to know if anyone has heard / tried this, and if so, how did it go?
Again, I can't stress enough that this is not me answering the question of "Is MM rootable on Sprint LG G4. " I do not know what will happen to your device if you do try it.
Also, even though it lists a method, you can see the Sprint variation of this phone is not in the device list.
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Hi!
Is it possible? I just bought a white Note Open Line but didn't noticed that it was released from India, My Blue one came from Singapore and already getting official update while the white one did not. Now my question is If I flash a stock ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997&page=3, would I be able to get an official update OTA? I wanna change the firmware the same as the blue one.
Many Thanks!
If you flash new firmware like LA4 you can't update using Kies .
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If you flash new firmware like LA4 you can't update using Kies .
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Thanks for replying! I update mine over the air. Currently I'm on KL2, if I change the white note with KL2 same as mine will I be able to download updates over the air if there is new update? Or if I flash any of the stock rom even if there's an update I won't be able download official update over the air?
Thanks!
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Thanks for replying! I update mine over the air. Currently I'm on KL2, if I change the white note with KL2 same as mine will I be able to download updates over the air if there is new update? Or if I flash any of the stock rom even if there's an update I won't be able download official update over the air?
Thanks!
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Yes you will get updates. find the latest update available for your region then flash it.
What if your phone is rooted?
I would like to know if OTA updates are possible if you have rooted it. I gather from my experience in the past that you cannot. My phone now fails to connect to the server.
TBH, it is not a drama form me, I have no lag, and the phone seems to work brilliantly, apart from battery life. I had to root in order to get even reasonable battery life, as the bloatware was killing it.
The other issue is, as far as I can tell, we cannot get root access for stock LA4 OTA updates. Is this true, and can anyone say why? Of course, I may have that completely wrong.
Generally, after my attempt at using the Note without root for a month, I prefer root to a new ROM, at least until ICS. Even then, I think I'll wait until the bugs are ironed out, and then get an update that is rootable.
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OK, I have just read another of dr.ketan's most excellent and informative posts, and I think I can see the answer.
Real soon now, I'll have enough information and courage (and enough time) to start flashing custom roms at will!
After rooting phone you wont get OTA updates. and no warranty.
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After rooting phone you wont get OTA updates. and no warranty.
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I know many people in this forum who continue to have updates OTA with rooted phones.
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You may get OTA after root,Only if you have selected right ROM for your region.
But remember if you update with OTA, you will lose Root. And now a days newer update is non rootable. so you cant root it again after update.
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You may get OTA after root,Only if you have selected right ROM for your region.
But remember if you update with OTA, you will lose Root. And now a days newer update is non rootable. so you cant root it again after update.
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Thank you for this info! I just found out that my white note came from Samsung India and from what I heard they update pretty long. I won't mind if I will lose the root after as long as I got the white one the same firmware with my blue one so they will update at the same time. Thanks again!
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What is the overall strategy for someone like me who is not intending (yet) to flash
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You may get OTA after root,Only if you have selected right ROM for your region.
But remember if you update with OTA, you will lose Root. And now a days newer update is non rootable. so you cant root it again after update.
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Many thanks for that, but what is the overall strategy for someone like me who is not intending (yet) to flash ROMs? Should I wait until an OTA ROM is rootable, then unroot, get an OTA update, and the root again? Or should I go the whole hog and start flashing stock ROMs instead.
I am not (yet) talking about flashing custom ROMs. All I want is root access and the stock ROM.
BTW, I sincerely appreciate the time you personally have spent helping all of us with an enormous range of issues on this and related matters. I run my own support forums for a particular software product (which I was involved with writing) and I understand very well how much time and effort is involved with keeping up this level of support.
One thing i like to say what is wrong to update it manually rather then OTA?
OTA is the choice, who dont care Root. If you like to Root your device, just forget OTA, there is no guarranty wat thing when gets available, just try to use your device in best way with watever available right Now.
I dont see near future someone find out a method to root latest Or each n every ROM. this is hide n seek game, if someone find it, samsung will patch that thing in next update. so it become non usable.
What i believe is get Root n CWM/Mobile Odin Pro. Install any ROM, you like to try with Rooting function active. If you dont like just change it. Itz just simple.
Root also get you facility to keep Backup of your data n all.
dr.ketan said:
One thing i like to say what is wrong to update it manually rather then OTA?
OTA is the choice, who dont care Root. If you like to Root your device, just forget OTA, there is no guarranty wat thing when gets available, just try to use your device in best way with watever available right Now.
I dont see near future someone find out a method to root latest Or each n every ROM. this is hide n seek game, if someone find it, samsung will patch that thing in next update. so it become non usable.
What i believe is get Root n CWM/Mobile Odin Pro. Install any ROM, you like to try with Rooting function active. If you dont like just change it. Itz just simple.
Root also get you facility to keep Backup of your data n all.
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+1 .. Totally agreed..
jeromepearce said:
Should I wait until an OTA ROM is rootable, then unroot, get an OTA update, and the root again? Or should I go the whole hog and start flashing stock ROMs instead.
I am not (yet) talking about flashing custom ROMs. All I want is root access and the stock ROM.
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C'mon, mate, you're an Aussie: since when do the Aussies let others decide what they should or shouldn't do? You're going to wait for Samsung to let you have what you need when they see fit? Or are you going to take it yourself when and how you want?
Rooting is the way to go for the most people around here. That way you:
1. get the newest updates only a couple of days after they are released (good people in Dev section need just a day or two to let you download new stock Roms, already rooted)
2. get to play with lots of custom Roms out there - it's such fun, you wouldn't believe
3. get to backup your phone - system and data both - so you are safe to play on without fear that something bad is going to happen: you always have your backups to fall back on if it does
4. get to test various kernels, themes, rooted apps and whatnot to your heart's content
5. get enormous fun doing all of the above
Just follow the first link in DrKetan's signiture, read carefully, follow the instructions to the letter, and you'll never look back.
OK, I am getting the message
chasmodo said:
C'mon, mate, you're an Aussie: since when do the Aussies let others decide what they should or shouldn't do? You're going to wait for Samsung to let you have what you need when they see fit? Or are you going to take it yourself when and how you want?
Rooting is the way to go for the most people around here.
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Just follow the first link in DrKetan's signiture, read carefully, follow the instructions to the letter, and you'll never look back.
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OK, I am getting the message
BTW, I'm not just an Aussie, I'm an Aussie By Choice! Took me 10 years to get citizenship because my wife is disabled and they kept refusing us based on that (it went to the minister in the end). So, no, I definitely do not let others decide what I can and cannot do!
chasmodo said:
Just follow the first link in DrKetan's signiture, read carefully, follow the instructions to the letter, and you'll never look back.
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Amen - this is all you need to know. Don't worry about getting updates from Samsung... your in better hands here.
Hello. I have an AT&T stock non-rooted and I accepted the recent OTA update to KitKat. I'm now wondering if it's too late to ever get root access using SlapMyMoto. I've searched around and can't find an answer. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
colgate1974 said:
Hello. I have an AT&T stock non-rooted and I accepted the recent OTA update to KitKat. I'm now wondering if it's too late to ever get root access using SlapMyMoto. I've searched around and can't find an answer. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
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The thread in development will give you step by step instructions ( though, the impactor portion isn't explained but a link Is provided)
You can still root even if you are on 4.4, but need to return to stock first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
Moto X rocking 4.4
Stock confusion!
My confusion was that I though I was on stock if I accepted the OTA update and that would make it too late. I (think) I understand now - I need to return to a previous version and then go through the process outlined in the development section.
Thanks again for the swift response!
I'm a little bit stupid to understand the return stock process. It's the same a stock via RDslite than a reset factory default? First, what means stock???
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I'm a little bit stupid to understand the return stock process. It's the same a stock via RDslite than a reset factory default? First, what means stock???
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A factory reset in the context of phones is a little bit misleading, more like an expression of a state of being rather than a literally one... It's actually just a wipe to a "fresh" state. So, if you have 4.4 on your phone and do a "factory reset" then you will still be on 4.4... Just without any of your data... Like if it had just been bought.
When someone says "return to stock" this to can have a few different meaning... In this case it's to the stock firmware (which actually isn't even the original stock, it's just the furthest back we can currently go and the closest to "stock") stock being what the phone originally came with from the manufacturer.
I hope I explained that in an understandable way... Had a early thanks giving feast with the in-laws and I'm drunk on Turkey and hef.
AT&T Moto X rocking rooted 4.4
Hi guys. I recently got an S4 active off of craigslist, but it has 4.3 so I can't root and unlock it! Is it possible to downgrade back to 4.2.2? If so, could someone point me to a guide? I'm really worried about accidentally bricking this or something, since there doesn't seem to be much online about the S4 Active. Thanks guys.
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Hi guys. I recently got an S4 active off of craigslist, but it has 4.3 so I can't root and unlock it! Is it possible to downgrade back to 4.2.2? If so, could someone point me to a guide? I'm really worried about accidentally bricking this or something, since there doesn't seem to be much online about the S4 Active. Thanks guys.
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I wouldn't try it. Pretty much, since you're already on 4.3, you're pretty much stuck there.
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I wouldn't try it. Pretty much, since you're already on 4.3, you're pretty much stuck there.
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So I guess I should just wait around, and hope that a new root/unlock comes out? I've used Odin to downgrade my S3, but I don't know if it's as safe on an S4 Active.
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So I guess I should just wait around, and hope that a new root/unlock comes out? I've used Odin to downgrade my S3, but I don't know if it's as safe on an S4 Active.
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If 4.3 upgrade is anything like the previous upgrade experience I had - they locked the phone to the 4.3 version
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So I guess I should just wait around, and hope that a new root/unlock comes out? I've used Odin to downgrade my S3, but I don't know if it's as safe on an S4 Active.
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If 4.3 upgrade is anything like the previous upgrade experience I had - they locked the phone to the 4.3 version
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Yepp, I would just wait, although it's not guaranteed. This phone is so heavily locked down it's ridiculous.
That's a huge disappointment. I even had the guy I bought it from try and get an unlock code, but AT&T won't give one to him. Hopefully something works out.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but what would be the harm in trying to flash the MF1 pre-release? From everything I read if it's not going to work then the installer will just fail to install anything and shouldn't brick your device. If something does go wrong and it messes up your device, we now have the Odin package to get back to ML2. As a last resort you could always go to Best Buy and try to get them to reflash the device to MF3.
I know that people were able to flash between MI2 (4.3) and MF1 (4.2.2) no problem, they were even able to obtain root on MI2 so maybe there's a way to downgrade from ML2 to MI2 to MF1. I have no idea if it would work, and odds are it won't but it seems like it's worth a try.
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Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but what would be the harm in trying to flash the MF1 pre-release? From everything I read if it's not going to work then the installer will just fail to install anything and shouldn't brick your device. If something does go wrong and it messes up your device, we now have the Odin package to get back to ML2. As a last resort you could always go to Best Buy and try to get them to reflash the device to MF3.
I know that people were able to flash between MI2 (4.3) and MF1 (4.2.2) no problem, they were even able to obtain root on MI2 so maybe there's a way to downgrade from ML2 to MI2 to MF1. I have no idea if it would work, and odds are it won't but it seems like it's worth a try.
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It all has to do with the bootloader. I've bricked my note 2 trying to downgrade. Sometimes it would fail, others it would proceed with the flash and fail afterwards. The phone wouldn't boot up, I've tried many things to get it back working with no success. So I then got this phone and I'm not even going to attempt to downgrade. Up to you, though.
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I feel like I have been looking for weeks on how to root my LS991ZVA and haven't found any info. I have 0 experience rooting phones, so I may sound like a noob.
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thegreatfrank said:
I feel like I have been looking for weeks on how to root my LS991ZVA and haven't found any info. I have 0 experience rooting phones, so I may sound like a noob.
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With lack of support from xda on this specific device, there is currently no way to root it.
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I feel like I have been looking for weeks on how to root my LS991ZVA and haven't found any info. I have 0 experience rooting phones, so I may sound like a noob.
Thanks
TGF
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Can't do it at this time due to locked bootloader and no immediate prospects of getting it unlocked. Sorry!
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Can't do it at this time due to locked bootloader and no immediate prospects of getting it unlocked. Sorry!
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So basically I will need a new phone if I want to root?
We have to wait bro... (Same cellphone)
I was under the impression that if we can get back to ZV6 (i'm assuming we all have ZVA here), we could just flash one of these rooted stock roms?
you can go back to ZV6 rooted or stock. There is no rooted ZV9 or ZVA and probably won't be at this point. The loophole used to root ZV6 was closed. There is no serious ongoing effort to root Marshmallow based ROM. If you really need root, go back to ZV6 rooted. There is not much advantage in Marshmallow for 90% of users. If You need Marshmallow, you'd have to live without root. Wifi Tether is achievable without root so living without root should not be such a big deal in most cases.
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you can go back to ZV6 rooted or stock.
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I have not had any luck with that either.
leond said:
Wifi Tether is achievable without root so living without root should not be such a big deal in most cases.
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No way to edit your host file to block data consuming and time consuming ads. No way to backup or freeze apps and bloat ware. Wireless tether... Saying wired Wifi tether is the only reason root permission is worth root is not really a valid point.
From what I hear, you can't. However, I was able to revert to ZV6 and root that way. Look it up... it may take a while but you'll figure it out.
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From what I hear, you can't. However, I was able to revert to ZV6 and root that way. Look it up... it may take a while but you'll figure it out.
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Did you revert to ZV6 from LS991ZVA? If so, if you have the link with the tutorial it would be much appreciated
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Did you revert to ZV6 from LS991ZVA? If so, if you have the link with the tutorial it would be much appreciated
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i'm forgetting the exact steps i took... but i did that yesterday and running UltraPOP AOSPish now...
restore TOT first back to ZV6 with LG UP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/development/restore-sprint-lg-ls991-zv6-tot-t3213196
then you can use the files in LG_Root to install rooted zv6, (or whatever you want i guess) (avoid zv5)
i had to grab an updated version of adb etc for it to work... 1.0.32 was needed...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/tool-updated-adb-version-1-0-32-fastboot-t2932160
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001607611
LG_ROOT: http://d-h.st/uO8h
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/development/rom-ultrapop-aospish-v1-0-ls991-g4-t3269470
you might start by reading this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
mainly for this reason mentioned on that page--- On the page you opened in step 2, follow steps 1,2,3,6,7,8,and 9 on that page only, then come back here. Ensure that on step 9, you use the right COM port.
sorry if that's a little bit of a mess.... but those are some of the links i used (unfortunatly theres not one page that has everything you need).
good luck
Anybody have the zv6 tot? None of the downloads I've tried work
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zvd what?
What r u asking if u can root zvd ?
if yes then no and no downgrade either or u will brick it
zv6 is the only rootable firmware.
The title explains it all. I got this phone knowing I could root and install CFW, but wanted to just "use" it for a few days in stock. I don't mind stock, I would jsut prefer a custom firmware. I'm having trouble figuring out what I need to do to downgrade to Lollipop so I can flash TWRP and begin using CFW. A simple set of instructions would be very appreciated. Thanks to anyone who can help!
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The title explains it all. I got this phone knowing I could root and install CFW, but wanted to just "use" it for a few days in stock. I don't mind stock, I would jsut prefer a custom firmware. I'm having trouble figuring out what I need to do to downgrade to Lollipop so I can flash TWRP and begin using CFW. A simple set of instructions would be very appreciated. Thanks to anyone who can help!
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There appear to be guides here for doing those things with 6.0 installed, such as MicroMod777's guides.
After a few more hours of digging, I figured it out. I may draw up a cleanly laid out guide referencing the posts that helped me for people in the position I was.
Thank you!
No, you don't need to downgrade, just go ahead and install TWRP & CFW.
Careful with downgrading, becuz H811 has Q-Fuse enabled, if you mess up you'll end up with a 9008 hard brick
im having a similar issue im trying to root/unlock 20p and its not finding any device in fastboot it just sits there saying locating any device and never locates anything adb see's the phone just fine anyone know anything about that? thanks for the help in advance
Rooting stock G4H811 already on 20p?
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After a few more hours of digging, I figured it out. I may draw up a cleanly laid out guide referencing the posts that helped me for people in the position I was.
Thank you!
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Yea, I'm trying to root my new updated G4 that's on 20p. I have one that's soft bricked already that I'm trying to fix and don't wish to brick another.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks
Im in the same boat. No devices found after fastboot. Any advice?