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So this morning I was lazy and tried rooting with the kingroot app, because I didn't want to factory reset. It went okay and I had root but I wanted to use SuperSU as my root manager. Well the binary wouldn't update so I figured i'd unroot from the kingroot app and remove kingroot from my phone, and root the proper way later. I pressed the unroot button and my phone rebooted, but now it's stuck in a bootloop.
I don't have an unlocked bootloader or a custom recovery, and I never checked the enable oem unlock in developer options so flashing stock isn't an option.
I tried sideloading the OTA for the build I was on, but I guess kingroot didn't actually unroot me, because it told me I needed to reflash.
I tried factory reset and wiping the cache in the stock recovery, and tried 'fastboot format userdata' and 'fastboot format cache' but that didn't work either.
The only thing I could find that might help is this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/info-nexus-6-nexus-9-enable-oem-unlock-t3113539
but since I don't think you can run adb commands in stock recovery or bootloader this won't work.
So is there any way to fix this or am I boned?
As far as I know the only fix is the one in that link but it does require custom recovery. I'm assuming the fastboot boot command doesn't work when locked but I've never tried, if it does then you could temp boot into twrp. Worth a shot I guess.
Hindsight's 20/20 but NEVER touch anything other than your data or cache partition with a locked bootloader. Google's security jump with lollipop has caused nothing but havoc for us.
ChaosDr0id said:
So this morning I was lazy and tried rooting with the kingroot app, because I didn't want to factory reset. It went okay and I had root but I wanted to use SuperSU as my root manager. Well the binary wouldn't update so I figured i'd unroot from the kingroot app and remove kingroot from my phone, and root the proper way later. I pressed the unroot button and my phone rebooted, but now it's stuck in a bootloop.
I don't have an unlocked bootloader or a custom recovery, and I never checked the enable oem unlock in developer options so flashing stock isn't an option.
I tried sideloading the OTA for the build I was on, but I guess kingroot didn't actually unroot me, because it told me I needed to reflash.
I tried factory reset and wiping the cache in the stock recovery, and tried 'fastboot format userdata' and 'fastboot format cache' but that didn't work either.
The only thing I could find that might help is this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/info-nexus-6-nexus-9-enable-oem-unlock-t3113539
but since I don't think you can run adb commands in stock recovery or bootloader this won't work.
So is there any way to fix this or am I boned?
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If you already installed the drivers and know how to run fastboot commands skip to step 4. Otherwise, start at the beginning
1.) Install the Wugfresh Toolkit from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/toolkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-9-8-t2947452 so that the drivers you need get installed along with fastboot and adb commands.
2.) Open Nexus Root Toolkit after it has finished installing. Under advanced utilities click "Launch" then choose launch command prompt for manual mode.
3.) Put your device in bootloader mode (pwr+vol down) and connect it to the computer. Type: "adb devices" into the command prompt and it should list a device serial number. If it does, go to step 4. If it doesn't, unplug the phone and plug it back in and re-run command.
4.) Then run the command "fastboot oem device-info" and tell us what the output is.
Hopefully when you rooted it, it unlocked your bootloader automatically. If you successfully rooted and rebooted it should technically be unlocked. We won't know until you run fastboot oem device-info
or, you can grab the factory image of whatever version of android that you were on, "unzip" it, grab the system.img, and flash it via fastboot. its the same thing as if was a "custom recovery", youre just reflashing the rom, and wont lose your data
first thing id do is flash a custom recovery and unlock my bootloader, and make a backup in recovery.
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If you already installed the drivers and know how to run fastboot commands skip to step 4. Otherwise, start at the beginning
1.) Install the Wugfresh Toolkit from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/toolkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-9-8-t2947452 so that the drivers you need get installed along with fastboot and adb commands.
2.) Open Nexus Root Toolkit after it has finished installing. Under advanced utilities click "Launch" then choose launch command prompt for manual mode.
3.) Put your device in bootloader mode (pwr+vol down) and connect it to the computer. Type: "adb devices" into the command prompt and it should list a device serial number. If it does, go to step 4. If it doesn't, unplug the phone and plug it back in and re-run command.
4.) Then run the command "fastboot oem device-info" and tell us what the output is.
Hopefully when you rooted it, it unlocked your bootloader automatically. If you successfully rooted and rebooted it should technically be unlocked. We won't know until you run fastboot oem device-info
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Hi, thanks for the reply.
It says
'device info' is not a supported oem command. See fastboot oem help.
FAILED <remote failure>
However I'm fairly certain the bootloader is still locked as I was unable to flash TWRP, or a stock image of android, as it tells me to unlock before doing those things.
AFAIK when you have this problem together with a stock recovery and a locked bootloader means bricked. >repair
Your bootloader is lock and you can't boot android to enable OEM unlock to unlock it. You have ruined your phone and there is no known fix.
RMA time for you.
Literally no solution unless you can invent one on your own.
Is it necessary to have your bootloader unlocked to boot into a custom recovery from your pc? Say you download twrp on your pc, would fastboot boot twrp.img be a work around for that?
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Is it necessary to have your bootloader unlocked to boot into a custom recovery from your pc? Say you download twrp on your pc, would fastboot boot twrp.img be a work around for that?
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CapitalParallax said:
Is it necessary to have your bootloader unlocked to boot into a custom recovery from your pc?
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Absolutely. Otherwise anybody with a notebook could swipe your phone, download everything you've got on it, then return it without you knowing, and that would mean more nekkid selfies on reddit.
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Is it necessary to have your bootloader unlocked to boot into a custom recovery from your pc? Say you download twrp on your pc, would fastboot boot twrp.img be a work around for that?
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The entire concept of a locked bootloader is that you can't flash images through it.
Now, I know this tutorial exists all over the place, like one-click and UnjustifiedDev tutorial but none seemed to work. I am sharing the steps and method I used IN-DEPTH command for command on how to unlock, flash, and root the LG G4 from Tmobile.
NOTE THIS WILL FACTORY RESET YOUR DEVICE SO BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA
1. Activate developer settings by entering the about section and tapping build number 7 times.
2. Enter your developer settings and MAKE sure you have 'Allow OEM unlock' and 'USB Debugging' enabled.
3. Download the latest SuperSU zip and move it onto your SD card.
4. Using the android issue SDK. Open a command window and link it to your SDK folder where ADB is located (typically Platform-Tools)
5. Once the Command window is linked to the folder, connect your device via USB and allow the connection.
6. On the command window type 'adb reboot bootloader' and the device should reboot with the fastboot options on the upper left of the phone screen
7. Once again on the command window type 'fastboot oem unlock' and the command window should say OKAY and complete the action.
8. To Confirm that the device is unlocked type 'fastboot getvar unlock' and the window should respond with 'Unlock: YES'
9. Now download the latest available TWRP and drop it into the platform-tools folder where your ADB.exe is located.
10. On your Command Window type 'fastboot flash recovery "NAME OF TWRP FILE" if you get the error ' cannot load 'twrp-X.X.X.X-h811' you need to add .img to the end of the filename
11. Once the process completes you will see 'target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (32968 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.088s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time:'
THE FAILED UNKNOWN COMMAND NOTICE CAN BE IGNORED
12. Once the process completes the device may not let you enter recovery from the traditional method using the buttons on the back of the phone so the easiest method is to, on your command window, type
'fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0-h811.img' and the device should respond within just a few seconds and reboot into TWRP.
13. Once the device reboots, enter twrp and tap on install and locate the SuperSU.zip and allow it to install.
14. Once the process completes successfully, wipe cache to be safe and reboot your device.
15. Resetup your device and restore your data if necessary and install a root checker from Google Play to confirm root!
THATS IT GUYS! This took me a long time to figure this out and it's a combination of different methods to get it to work!
All credit goes to the Devs of TWRP and SuperSU!
I posted in General because I'm a new user so please move to appropriate forums! thanks!
This thread should be closed as theres already a proper one on here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/development/stock-h811-20i-images-kdz-flashable-t3308227
Its more of people really dont like to search and read things
Please refer to the first line of my post. I understand that there are a large series of posts about how to do this but this is the only one that works for me even with me running android M.
Shows how to install TWRP for devices on 6.0
marcviado said:
This thread should be closed as theres already a proper one on here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/development/stock-h811-20i-images-kdz-flashable-t3308227
Its more of people really dont like to search and read things
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The guide you linked does not show how to unlock the bootloader or install TWRP to allow the install of SU for users that are already on Marshmallow. The other guide would have been perfect if I already had bootloader unlocked and SU installed.
joeyicecream said:
The guide you linked does not show how to unlock the bootloader or install TWRP to allow the install of SU for users that are already on Marshmallow. The other guide would have been perfect if I already had bootloader unlocked and SU installed.
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Uhm..like i said nobody likes to read now a days lol. If you look closely the guide i linked shows you how to unlock bootloader,flash twrp,root,downgrade,and have all the files you need.
marcviado said:
Uhm..like i said nobody likes to read now a days lol. If you look closely the guide i linked shows you how to unlock bootloader,flash twrp,root,downgrade,and have all the files you need.
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It is totally there... I looked at that guide for a really long time too. I concede.
joeyicecream said:
The guide you linked does not show how to unlock the bootloader or install TWRP to allow the install of SU for users that are already on Marshmallow. The other guide would have been perfect if I already had bootloader unlocked and SU installed.
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Yes it does. You do not need to use any codes, just enable oem unlocking in dev settings and type fastboot oem unlock and it will be unlocked.
Can't get twrp installed
Thanks for the step by step directions. I'm having trouble restarting my H811 after I've flashed TWRP. My device doesn't respond to the button method of entering recovery and 'fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0-h811.img' command doesn't do anything. My device is 20i and I've unlocked the bootloader. Any ideas? Seems like I've tried everything and can't get TWRP to install. Any help would be great...thanks
I have the G4 LGUS991 gotta can I tell if it's h811?
4. Using the android issue SDK. Open a command window and link it to your SDK folder where ADB is located (typically Platform-Tools)
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What if your device could not be found despite having the latest LG drivers?
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Thanks for the step by step directions. I'm having trouble restarting my H811 after I've flashed TWRP. My device doesn't respond to the button method of entering recovery and 'fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0-h811.img' command doesn't do anything. My device is 20i and I've unlocked the bootloader. Any ideas? Seems like I've tried everything and can't get TWRP to install. Any help would be great...thanks
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Can't remember which thread, but I ran into the same problem you have and solved it by using an additional command like fastboot erase userdata. If you google it, you'll see the commands I mean. Basically, I had to factory reset the device through fastboot first (it sits there for several minutes to do this) before installing/booting twrp. And yes, the log will show that the process was successful, not a failure as mentioned by OP. Once I did that, I booted in twrp and flashed the rom zip without any trouble.
So, you guys mean we have Marshmallow on T mobile G4, I didn't get it yet.
Please somebody give me a link to the OTA or update.zip for MM of LG G4
This one worked for me!
This is the only guide that worked for me.
I unlocked bootloader using adb, no problems...
I tried to flash TWPR with fastboot but kept getting errors. Booting into recovery got a dead android minion and red triangle with ! I ran this stupid recovery a dozen times and read a dozen threads with no obvious answers.
This guide says "ignore the error" and run fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.1-h811.img which immediately opened TWRP and allowed SuperSU-2.71.zip to be flashed.
The part most guides are missing is the fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.1-h811.img, so my thanks go here. Some other guides are so difficult to read and follow.
Thanks OP !
Yes, MM Android 6.0 went OTA for T-Mobile a month or so ago...
If you are already on Marshmallow, can't you do the 'fastboot oem unluck' with ADB and install SuperSU through the play store to get root? The part for TWRP would only give you the ablity to flash other roms.
Edit: Nevemind I'm wrong. You need TWRP to install SuperSU which roots the phone. SuperSU in the Play Store will only grant root acess to your apps.
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NardVa said:
If you are already on Marshmallow, can't you do the 'fastboot oem unluck' with ADB and install SuperSU through the play store to get root? The part for TWRP would only give you the ablity to flash other roms.
Edit: Nevemind I'm wrong. You need TWRP to install SuperSU which roots the phone. SuperSU in the Play Store will only grant root acess to your apps.
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Could you help me with is or point me in the right direction ? Please & thanks
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Majestyk007 said:
This is the only guide that worked for me.
I unlocked bootloader using adb, no problems...
I tried to flash TWPR with fastboot but kept getting errors. Booting into recovery got a dead android minion and red triangle with ! I ran this stupid recovery a dozen times and read a dozen threads with no obvious answers.
This guide says "ignore the error" and run fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.1-h811.img which immediately opened TWRP and allowed SuperSU-2.71.zip to be flashed.
The part most guides are missing is the fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.1-h811.img, so my thanks go here. Some other guides are so difficult to read and follow.
Thanks OP !
Yes, MM Android 6.0 went OTA for T-Mobile a month or so ago...
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I keep getting this problem.
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I've just got a H811 and it automatically updated to Android 6 when I loaded it up. I will be giving this guide a go this evening. Many of the other links on the web are for lollipop and were released when the phone came out, so I'm thankful that this seems straight forward. http://uslugi.nie-spamuj.eu/rtv,1,0.html Hoping that it goes that way.
How to lock bootloader or hide status: bootloader state: unlocked?
Sr for my English!
So I followed this guide and I appear to be soft bricked at best and hard bricked at worst. I did read the other guide linked in the second response and I found a major difference that might be my problem. So in the guide linked in the second response it doesn't say to even try flashing TWRP from fastboot. It says to just boot from it then install it from within TWRP. I followed the steps verbatim and my phone is currently stuck at the T-Mobile splash screen. Any suggestions? I have tried to boot into recovery by holding down and the power and releasing the power for a second when the logo comes up. I get into the Factory data reset screen and select Yes twice then the green guy shows up and the phone resets but stays at the T-Mobile splash screen. I don't have ADB or fastboot with the phone in this state.
hi Guys,
So i just wanted to make sure and present my ask -
So, currently twrp flashing and obtaining root is still buggy for those who have android 6.0 preinstalled? Is this a correct assumption?
Also, my ask - I dont want root but i would like a custom recovery so that I may flash custom fonts. My work email (Good for Enterprise) is very much needed (although i hate it to the core).
Can someone please answer me / correct if I mentioned something wrong?
Thanks
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hi Guys,
So i just wanted to make sure and present my ask -
So, currently twrp flashing and obtaining root is still buggy for those who have android 6.0 preinstalled? Is this a correct assumption?
Also, my ask - I dont want root but i would like a custom recovery so that I may flash custom fonts. My work email (Good for Enterprise) is very much needed (although i hate it to the core).
Can someone please answer me / correct if I mentioned something wrong?
Thanks
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It's not buggy at all. All the tedium has already been bypassed if you already have Marshmallow installed.
Follow autoprime's original guide, steps 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8 under the Bootloader OEM Unlock + Root section. I would recommend a more up-to-date version of TWRP than 2.8.7.1 though. Go to TWRP's download site for the latest version.
Hey guys, I am new to this gear live dev and I want to help out. I just got my gear a few days ago and I'm still playing with it I figured that my device is at 5.0.1 and has Dev-Key in the build number. I went ahead and did some research (more than 35 hours) and came to a conclusion. I figured I can help a lot of people by posting my method here. I am currently on 5.0.2 and I am trying to figure out why I still did not get the 5.1.1 update. Looks like Samsung is slow and I will ask around if anyone got the OTA or I'll sideload the OTA scripts. Making the long story short.
Entering the bootloader (hard way)
Press and hold down the power button until your device reboots. Don't let go yet. As soon as you see the Samsung logo you have to swipe from the top left corner to bottom right corner really fast 2 times. Now let go of the power button and you should be in bootloader. If not keep trying again. I would recommend this as the last resort.
Entering bootloader (easy way):
Enable USB debugging by going to settings -> about device -> tapping build number 7 times. A new option should now show up under settings called developer options. At this point make sure that you have proper adb fastboot drivers. If not you can use the minimal ADB FASTBOOT 15 second Installer I will provide a link to the thread. Make sure that the watch is paired with your phone and keep the phone near you. Connect the watch to your machine via USB and let it recognize the device. Open a terminal or cmd window and enter adb devices. You will most likely be returned with some number and unauthorized. At this step if you get an error such like ADB is not an executable program then you have not installed ADB correctly. Switching over to your phone you will now see a debugging request from your watch. Go ahead and it always allow. Now you have granted debug permissions on you watch. Run the command again and this time, the device should return authorized. Run " adb reboot bootloader ". You will be taken to the bootloader.
Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing and relocking the bootloader:
The first step is to unlock the bootloader (don't know if this voids the warranty but I think it will). After you unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock) WARNING: THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE and then boot back to the OS set it up and redo the steps under Entering bootloader. Once you have entered the bootloader you will need the stock os which is KMV78Y_stock. It is 4.4w and we will upgrade it soon. Open a cmd and run fastboot devices and you should see your device in the list. If not something is wrong , check if you have the right fastboot drivers and your watch is connected properly. Try a different usb port and don't use a usb HUB. ON WINDOWS extract the zip and navigate to the folder till you see the image files. Here shift+right click and you should see an option for open command windows here. For rest of the other people without windows cd to where the image files exist. Run the command “fastboot flash system system.img ” and “ fastboot flash boot boot.img ” . Once you have done that you will have to relock the bootloader. Relocking the bootloader is an important step to receiving further updates so I recommend relocking it. IF YOU DON'T RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER THEN YOU ARE STUCK ON 4.4W WHICH SUCKS SOOOO MUCH!!!!. Relock the bootloader by running “ fastboot oem lock “. Just keep in mind that you can re-unlock your bootloader after you have upgraded but unlocking bootloader will wipe your device again. *SIGH* I ALSO HATE READING LONG INSTRUCTIONS BUT YOU ARE ALMOST AT THE END!!!. After you relock your bootloader go ahead and swipe down on the screen until you highlight the recovery option and swipe right to select. Once you have booted into recovery you will see a warning sign. Don't Panic. Just tap on the screen and you will be brought to the recovery screen once again select reset and select yes.After the reset go ahead and reboot the device. You will be brought into the android wear stock os. Go ahead and set up your device again and go to the setting ->about device -> software updates. You will see that the update is available. There you go install the updates until you get to android 5.0.2. GREAT YOU HAVE UPGRADED YOUR WATCH. There a few ways to get to 5.1.1 but I have not tried them out. I will post the instructions as soon as I have tried it. If your watch says that there is an update the go ahead and install it. Samsung does not push the update to all users at once as it may kill their servers but roll the update out in batches. If you want to sit tight and wait till it comes through or I will be posting a how to soon.
UPDATING TO 5.1.1 AND TO 6.0
Hey, figured out how we can upgrade without waiting. It is actually really simple and easy. You will need to have a locked bootloader to do this or apply any stock update. It does not work with an unlocked bootloader. Your computer will not recognize your watch when sideloading if you have an unlocked bootloader. So let's get started. Download the ota update zip from the links below leave it in the downloads or move it wherever you want it. Open a terminal window or cmd window to the location of the zip either by shift+rightclick (only windows) or by cd’ing you way. At the location of the zip prepare your watch for sideloading. Reboot to recovery by commanding “ adb reboot recovery” or “ adb reboot bootloader” then going to recovery, or going to fastboot the hard way then to recovery. The choice is yours. Once you are in recovery select adb sideload. Now go back to your computer and hit " adb devices ". You should see your device and sideload. If not then something is wrong. Since you are already in the folder where the zip exists simply enter “adb sideload LIVE.zip” and it should send the file to devise. Don't panic if you interrupt the transfer. It will not apply the changes until the entire file has been transferred. Just redo the steps above to resend it. After the update is complete you can restart your device. Upon restart, you will see that your device has upgraded to 5.1.1. Congratulations. Now to go to 6.0 just go to software update and search for another update. I am starting to love this watch at what it can do in 6.0 so I suggest you upgrade.
Thank you, all and I hope this helped a lot of people out there.
Links:
Stock OS:
Android 5.1.1 OTA:
ADB AND FASTBOOT:
I will post inks as soon as I upload them.
-Soma
Note : This guide is for H-81120-I & H-81120-O the latest update any firmware version below it will cause hard-brick so be careful before attempting anything, i wont be held responsible.
As a user with less knowledge about Commands and all, i was searching for answers by reading threads here and there and found my answers though some time tricky and sometimes easy.
Also in reading those threads i found many fellow members stumble upon resulting Soft bricks and in some cases a Hard brick or can say making their beloved G4 a paper weight.
So i thought i must put some really easy steps in order to clearly guide people like me who are too noob to understand the sophisticated developers steps.
Another reason for this Thread is also i saw many people asking about how to etc after updating to 20-O update for our H811 MM.
Few things to Prepare before Start
1- Properly Install Drivers for your H811 Variant of G4, cant find them Install LG Bridge.
2- Read the Whole thread before starting anything.
3- Confirm that all requirements are full filled and your variant is capable of everything mention in the OP.
4- Enable Developer Option then inside it enable OEM unlock and Usb debugging.
5- Always use Command prompt as Administrator.
6- Make a folder name G4 and paste all the file required for the unlocking in it for easy access and remembrance.
7- For Safer side after unlocking the bootloader boot into TWRP from fast boot and do not install TWRP.
8- Flash your SuperSU after that boot into android and see if all works.
9- Again Via Fastboot boot into TWRP make a backup of everything working fine. Boot into android.
0- Again same Via Fastboot boot into TWRP and now install your TWRP image via TWRP install function. So if by any means this is the culprit you can still revive your phone via your backup.
Attachments to Download
1- Adb Package can be found Here.
2- Download the latest TWRP.img 3.0+ from Here . This file needs to be on your computer and external sdcard.
3- Download the latest SuperSu zip (2.67+) from Here [Thanks to Chainfire] and stick on external sdcard as well.
Since downloading is complete now simply unzip the adb folder (containing fastboot by default) and paste both the TWRP image file and SUPERSU zip inside it.
Now Hold Shift and Open Command prompt here.
1- Input command to see if your device is visible in ADB.
Code:
adb devices
if you see your device and the status is off line then there will be a prompt on your G4 screen waiting for approval, accept it and input same command now all will be fine.
2- Now input below commands one by one. ( All credits to Autoprime )
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adb reboot bootloader ( This will reboot your device to Fastboot mode )
fastboot oem unlock ( This will wipe all your data )
fastboot getvar unlocked ( This will check your bootloader status: Should be successful )
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img ( Phone boots TWRP ) Please put the full file name with .img extension or it wont work.
3- Now the Phone should be in TWRP install SuperSU from there which you have already pasted inside your external SD card.
4- Reboot to system and see if SuperSU is installed. In some cases First flash of SuperSU does not work if your case is same the again boot to Fastboot and from there boot into recovery, since your bootloader is unlocked no need to repeat the unlock OEM command.
5- Now for safer side follow the steps 7, 9, 0 mention in Preparation heading above.
Hopefully all will be in your favor.
Useful Links if you still fail
Kdz 20-O after download must be unzipped
H81120o_00_0613.kdz
LGUP Software:
( All credits to MicroMod777 )
Disclaimer: Nothing in this thread is my work, if i have missed any credit please do let me know i will add. I know several guides are available for same purpose so if any body finds it offending any rights can ask the moderators to remove this thread. The purpose only is to guide simple people like me to save their devices from getting bricked.
As by reading the thread many people are falling for permanent TWRP installation as its mention in the OP anyways for people not getting permanent Recovery follow below:
Boot to TWRP from fastboot Bootloader
When recovery comes up click Install >>>> then in the right below corner you ll see a tab for IMAGE >>> press it browse the recovery IMG which you stored in your SD card >>> swipe to flash >>> From asking where to install >>> select recovery >>> DONE.
SignatureBoy said:
Attachments to Download
1- Adb Package can be found Here.
2- Download the from Here . This file needs to be on your computer and external sdcard.
3- Download the latest SuperSu zip (2.67+) from Here [Thanks to Chainfire] and stick on external sdcard as well.
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Indeed needs to be in both but needs to be in the same Folder as Fastboot file, if not wont work.
beside will be cool if you add a NOTE about if they are in 20o they must stick with 20o base roms, if not they'll get Hard-Brick.
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Indeed needs to be in both but needs to be in the same Folder as Fastboot file, if not wont work.
beside will be cool if you add a NOTE about if they are in 20o they must stick with 20o base roms, if not they'll get Hard-Brick.
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the ADB package i uploaded contains the Fastboot inside it
The thread clearly states it for 20-O
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the ADB package i uploaded contains the Fastboot inside it
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ok i meant the TWRP file needs to be in the same folder where Fastboot file is
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ok i meant the TWRP file needs to be in the same folder where Fastboot file is
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That is also mention if you read the first post,
Since downloading is complete now simply make a folder and put all files downloaded inside it unzip the adb folder and paste both the TWRP image file and SUPERSU zip inside it.
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DrakenFX said:
beside will be cool if you add a NOTE about if they are in 20o they must stick with 20o base roms, if not they'll get Hard-Brick.
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The thread clearly states it for 20-O
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Guys,
If I read it right:
LG G4 must be on 20o (stock) to follow this instruction.
If it’s on 20i or below, it must be updated to 20o (OTA or whatever) first!
It might be obvious for you, but not for me.
Again, but better be safe, then sorry.
ApokrifX said:
Guys,
If I read it right:
LG G4 must be on 20o (stock) to follow this instruction.
If it’s on 20i or below, it must be updated to 20o (OTA or whatever) first!
It might be obvious for you, but not for me.
Again, but better be safe, then sorry.
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yes it is for 20-O only
SignatureBoy said:
yes it is for 20-O only
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Thanks for clarification. I’d change 1st post a bit:
Few things to Prepare before Start
0. LG G4 with 20o (stock) firmware.
When I do adb reboot bootloader it just boots me back into Android... shouldn't it take me to the Fastboot screen?
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DanGarion said:
When I do adb reboot bootloader it just boots me back into Android... shouldn't it take me to the Fastboot screen?
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Nevermind, I forgot about OEM Unlock...
thanks for the write up
This is not specific to 20o. It's the same steps we've been using all along. Nothing new to see here.
Sent from my LG-H811 using XDA-Developers mobile app
problem with fastboot
Thanks you for helping:fingers-crossed:
problem with fastboot
Hi,
I am a newbie in xda. I am trying to root and install TWRP into my lg g4. I am using software version H81120o. I checked enable OEM unlock and USB debugging. I have downloaded lg driver though lg bridge and all the files from the post. However, I got two problem while installing the twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img.
1st problem (stuck here and need to reboot also not showing h811 on "the list of devices attached" after typing command "adb reboot bootloader"):
C:\Windows\system32>adb devices
List of devices attached
LGH811xxxxxxxx device
C:\Windows\system32>adb reboot bootloader
C:\Windows\system32>fastboot oem unlock
...
FAILED (remote: Already unlocked)
finished. total time: 0.012s
C:\Windows\system32>fastboot getvar unlocked
unlocked: yes
finished. total time: 0.004s
C:\Windows\system32>fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img
cannot load 'twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img': No error
2. 2nd problem(stuck here and need to reboot):
C:\Windows\system32>fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img
< waiting for device >
I checked online this problem might do with driver not up to date. Under device manager, my lg g4 is recognized under android device with android bootloader interface.
What should I do now?
Thanks you for helping:fingers-crossed:
This Root-Method worked like a charm... The only issue I'm running into is for the TWRP recovery to actually stick. When i manually reboot into recovery I get the little android guy with his chest open and the red triangle with the "!" in the middle.....am I doing something wrong by any chance??
I did everything but can't seem to get TWRP installed
Thanks a lot for this write up. I have been trying for about 2 weeks to root my g4 and it worked finally, So many thanks to you
The Remedy said:
This Root-Method worked like a charm... The only issue I'm running into is for the TWRP recovery to actually stick. When i manually reboot into recovery I get the little android guy with his chest open and the red triangle with the "!" in the middle.....am I doing something wrong by any chance??
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same problem here but I just now got it working...sort of . I still can not make anything come up except the factory data reset when I use the phone volume and power button.
I thought it might be just that I wasn't coordinated enough so I downloaded this small app to do a recovery reboot.
After I installed the app and used it, I got the little android guy with his chest opened with the red triangle. I took out my battery, put it back in and booted my phone with the power button.
I then connected my phone to computer via usb and went back into adb and opened TWRP and installed the twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img again but this time I looked around a little more first, and noticed a setting to either install in boot or recovery partition. I selected recovery partition (neither were selected) and installed it. Now I can boot to TWRP recovery with the app I installed but still nothing but factory data reset with the volume and power buttons. I can live with this for a while until I can maybe find a solution.
I had the same issue but when u get into twrp make sure the IMG is in your SD card and to permanently have twrp installed go to home and press install.. Choose from image and install hope this helps
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fuzzy_ said:
same problem here but I just now got it working...sort of ................
Now I can boot to TWRP recovery with the app I installed but still nothing but factory data reset with the volume and power buttons. I can live with this for a while until I can maybe find a solution.
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In regard to booting into TWRP recovery with just the power and vol buttons, I just read this on another thread:
It boots into what appears to look like a default LG G4 factory reset page. For me, i clicked reset, and then yes, and surprisingly it brought me to where i wanted to go. TWRP Recovery.
I tried this and it worked for me as well.
I had been there before and tried it and it did a factory reset after I had spent an hour or two tweaking my phone, I was not a happy person. This time I did feel almost positive I had TWRP installed correctly and did not have nearly as much time spent getting things set up like I want them on my phone...It was still scary pressing that reset button and yes button.
If you don't have TWRP (or maybe some other recovery) installed it will factory reset your phone. I just thought I would share this and what happened with me. Do it at your own risk.
Hi All, as this device is fairly new and there is not much clarity on things so, I decided to create a master guide as you see below. I am also attaching a PDF version of this guide as I have not formatted this XDA post to what I feel it should be like. You may download and follow that, I will keep updating things as I find.
Lets start
1. Unlock Bootloader1.1 Apply for Bootloader Unlock
Enable developer settings
Go to Settings>About phone/My device> All specs> Hit MIUI Version 8 times
Access Developer Settings from Settings>Additional Settings
Enable OEM Unlocking option
Now login to your desired Mi Account that you wish it to be associated with your device (Mi account should have a mobile number registered for OTP and verification sometime asked by MI flash unlock tool)
Your unlock bootloader wait time starts now. Wait for 7 days (168 hours from the time you added MI account) to unlock bootloader
1.2 Unlocking BootloaderSo you have crossed the wait period…. Now follow below to unlock assuming you have all the USB drivers for Mi devices (usually auto installed when you connect mobile)
Warning: All your userdata (including pictures and files) will be wiped out
Download official Mi flash unlock tool from this link: https://miuirom.xiaomi.com/rom/u1106245679/5.5.224.24/miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24.zip
Boot into Booloader: Power off your mobile then hold Volume Down + Power Button till fastboot bunny pops up
Open Mi Flash unlock tool downloaded in step 1
Sign in with same account that you used to sign in in Developer Settings in step 1.1.d. It may ask to verify your account with OTP. do it.
Click Unlock on the tool.
Your device will be unlocked and rebooted. Wait till reboot.
Congrats… you have an unlocked mobile device now
Now let’s go to Rooting your device for which we will have to flash TWRP to Mobile
2 TWRP Flash and Rooting2.1 TWRP Flash
Download and Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot for windows for this link: https://androiddatahost.com/wp-content/uploads/Minimal_ADB_Fastboot_v1.4.3.zip
Download unofficial TWRP (only one available as of writing this guide) from here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi....6.0_11-0_LOCAL-20220203-01-vili.img/download and rename it to twrp.img
Also download Magisk from below link: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v24.0/Magisk-v24.0.apk we will use it next section for rooting.
Rename the downloaded magisk file from magisk.apk to magisk.zip and copy it to your device’s storage
Copy the above twrp.img file to Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder (not necessary if you know some directory navigation using command prompt)
Boot mobile into bootloader (follow 1.2.b)
From your Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder open Cmd here.exe file to access the ADB tool
Connect your device to PC
Verify if device has connected successfully using the command below
Fastboot devices
This should return your device id
Now boot into TWRP using below commands
Fastboot boot “twrp.img” if you pasted twrp.img in minimal adb and fastboot folder
Fastboot boot “path to twrp.img” if you did not move it to the minimal adb and fastboot folder
Let the device boot to TWRP
In above step we just booted by TWRP which is temporary. Now let’s flash it to make it permanent:
Go to Advanced settings in TWRP and click Flash Current TWRP
Reboot to TWRP
2.2 TWRP Backup of Current Rom
You should have a working TWRP
Boot to TWRP and navigate to Backup section
Select all partitions and swipe to confirm
If you see error in backing up, uncheck Data and EFS partition backup
The backup should complete successfully
Have this backup copied to a PC for emergency wipout of your mobile
2.3 Rooting/Flashing Magisk
Go to Install in TWRP and select magisk.zip you copied in step 2.1.d
This will flash magisk and root your device. Now reboot to system from recovery
Once you have the device booted, rename the magisk.zip to magisk.apk again and install the magisk app on device
You may update if you see any updates to magisk or app
2.4 Passing Safetynet
Download this magisk module zip from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QJHPpL4R8fcxjB35XbcpaCOipKzpvL2I/view?usp=sharing
Go to magisk app settings and enable Zygisk (beta) also enable Enforce Deny List
Select Hide the Magisk app and give any desired name for Magisk to hide its identity
Now go to modules page in Magisk app.
Select Install from source/storage option and chose the downloaded safteynet zip
Reboot
This will pass safetynet but still Indian bank apps won’t work. Keep following below for clear
Go to magisk settings and enter Configure DenyList
Add all the apps you want to hide magisk and root from (such as phonepe, Gpay)
Don’t leave any service from the selected apps unchecked
3. Flash EU RomWarning: All your userdata (including pictures and files) will be wiped out
A TWRP backup of current rom is recommended before following the next steps
You can see section 2.2 for the instruction on backup
Download Fastboot EU rom from here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=17825722713688263895
Extract all the contents in zip file to any normal folder
We will be using Bootloader/Fastboot mode. Boot into Bootloader: Power off your mobile then hold Volume Down + Power Button till Fastboot bunny pops up
Connect your device to PC
From the extracted folder Open windows_fastboot_first_install_with_data_format.bat(for windows).
You may execute appropriate similar named file if you are running Linux or MacOS
The EU rom flashing process will start. Hit “Y” on keyboard to accept Formatting
Wait patiently while the PC does its Job.
You may see a long pause post “writing Cust” command depending on PC configuration. You should wait for 5 minutes at least, then try hitting any letter key on your keyboard, the process continues this way.
You may hit letter key whenever you see unusual pauses during pushing of super partition file sparse sending 1 of 9 to 9 of 9
Wait till process finishes and reboots
For TWRP and Rooting you can follow the same guide in section 2.
Updating to Miui13/Android 12 EU Rom
Check out this guide to Update to Android 12
Happy Rooting… Njoy your device.
Lastly.. All the credit goes to respective owners, I have just compiled everything together and in an easy manner. PM me for credits.
Do let me know if you have any suggestions and corrections.
Thanks & Regards,
Abdus Saboor Asad
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Much appreciated, good overview.
Will try when I get my bootloader unlocked.
Rammetje.b said:
Much appreciated, good overview.
Will try when I get my bootloader unlocked.
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You are welcome.
sasaboor64 said:
You are welcome.
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Quick question if you allow me.
The unlock boot loader timer starts ticking even without hooking the phone up to the mi unlock tool? Just the dev options, OEM unlock and login to mi account is sufficient?
I remember I messed around with this when I tried to unlock my Poco F1 at the time.
Thanks
Bram
Rammetje.b said:
Quick question if you allow me.
The unlock boot loader timer starts ticking even without hooking the phone up to the mi unlock tool? Just the dev options, OEM unlock and login to mi account is sufficient?
I remember I messed around with this when I tried to unlock my Poco F1 at the time.
Thanks
Bram
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Good question... I think we should hook once, that's how I unlocked. But I feel it should work without hooking as well.
Anyone should test it and update for us the other way.
When i download the TWRP and boot into TWRP (through fastboot boot "twrp.img"), my touch screen will not work anymore. How could i fix this?
working on miui 13 android 12?
paulboqs said:
working on miui 13 android 12?
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you may go through the last thread in my post for miui 13 related rooting. this guide is for miui12 rooting and there is no TWRP yet for miui13 for our device
at what point exactly will all my data be wiped?
yuukiw said:
at what point exactly will all my data be wiped?
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the moment u hit unlock after your waiting period...
sasaboor64 said:
the moment u hit unlock after your waiting period...
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is there a way to back upp all apps + data?
MIUI13 Android12 How to enter bootloader?
I'm try but FASTBOOT "orange" Showing?
how to enter bootloader? any driver or any solution?
m38d1 said:
MIUI13 Android12 How to enter bootloader?
I'm try but FASTBOOT "orange" Showing?
how to enter bootloader? any driver or any solution?
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Please make sure you are having latest ADB installed on your machine. The best option is to install Android Studio . Secondly make sure to enable USB debugging .
You can reboot to fastboot through adb commands.
Once you are connected to ADB enter the command below.
ADB reboot Bootloader.
This will reboot to fastboot mode.
Fastboot devices
The above command shows whether you are on fastboot or not.
Now open the unlock tool and unlock your bootloader. Else if you are confident in recovering your device. use the command below
Fastboot flashing unlock
Hope the above helps.
AwkwarddWhale said:
When i download the TWRP and boot into TWRP (through fastboot boot "twrp.img"), my touch screen will not work anymore. How could i fix this?
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did you found a solution?
this is the first time this happen to me since mi3, RHnote5,7, pocox3nfc, mi11tpro.
tactil isn't working as soon i ented the twrp.. and theres no orange fox for this devices.. shame.
Jctatis said:
did you found a solution?
this is the first time this happen to me since mi3, RHnote5,7, pocox3nfc, mi11tpro.
tactil isn't working as soon i ented the twrp.. and theres no orange fox for this devices.. shame.
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There is no solution, there is no twrp for Android 12 / MIUI13 yet.
Well I did manage to make it work using a mouse otg. But it useless since theres no storage to flash
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Please make sure you are having latest ADB installed on your machine. The best option is to install Android Studio . Secondly make sure to enable USB debugging .
You can reboot to fastboot through adb commands.
Once you are connected to ADB enter the command below.
ADB reboot Bootloader.
This will reboot to fastboot mode.
Fastboot devices
The above command shows whether you are on fastboot or not.
Now open the unlock tool and unlock your bootloader. Else if you are confident in recovering your device. use the command below
Fastboot flashing unlock
Hope the above helps.
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thanks
The problem was the phone cable
This TWRP from the first post is Android 12 too?