yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Deaf Mute:
That's exactly what it is, but in the US carriers seem to be able to do what they want and get away with it. Cyanogen mod enables the flags required to make it work. So 3rd party roms should have no issue making it work. At&t makes OEMS turn the flags off (I think Samsung is the only one who doesn't)
[AT&T LG Optimus G] QMaverick:
For the record, I'm on Sprint, and it's blocked there. I do realize that it's a Sprint restriction, not an LG restriction. The schmucks. :rolleyes:
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Deaf Mute:
I specified AT&T since this is the At&t forum and haven't been on another carrier since the iPhone 3g came out.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Kchitown1977:
Yea according to sprint its available but wallet not in play store and according to Google sprint is wrong
[AT&T LG Optimus G] kdahri:
Thank you for your efforts

Any news on unlocking the Korean Version??

Long Wait, and as I got from Optimus G General section that all the needed files have been submitted.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] its420oclock:
Very nicely done :D
[AT&T LG Optimus G] sysbus6:
Version?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] adfurgerson:
sysbus6 freegee is not an android version, it is a method to unlock bootloader and disable security checks.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] sysbus6:
Oh, my mistake....Thanks for the quick reply.....
[AT&T LG Optimus G] HyDRo1X:
I can't turn on USB debugging, I've tried putting it under PC Software, Charge Only, Media Sync but still, nothing... How do I turn it on?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] BloodBaron:
Settings, dev options
[AT&T LG Optimus G] HyDRo1X:
its grayed out and i can't select it
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Unplug the usb cable. Took me a few minutes to figure that out. LG for some reason decided not to let you enable debugging when already plugged in.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] HyDRo1X:
ok all is fixed now except the app says device not found, followed instructions 100%
[AT&T LG Optimus G] elvelozpotosino:
When you plug your phone to the computer did it give you options? Charge only,USB,LG software? If yes, choose charging only
[AT&T LG Optimus G] HyDRo1X:
yes i put it in charge only debugging turned on and on the home page (desktop) of android...
[AT&T LG Optimus G] HyDRo1X:
also installed the adb.exe file any tips? is that the wrong adb file i have to install? if so can someone give me the link to the adb drivers i have to install?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] brownsmell:
Just unlocked my Rogers E71 with this method and I am in CWM now. Oops I used the ATT version! Oh well, I will run the Rogers version next and preserve my backup files. Hopefully everything will be ok :D

Following the instructions works, if it doesnt for you then use a PC with less things installed. I needed to use a win7 netbook because I have some weird usb driver conflicts on my desktop.

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My phone is pretty warm since I unlocked the bootloader, even in CWM.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] HyDRo1X:
also installed the usb drivers from the lg website
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Globalrebel:
Sometimes you have to wait for a few seconds to almost a minute for the correct mode to take effect.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Use mtp mode not charge only. Or hope on irc in an hour and I'll link you to the apk.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] m2xtreme:
Linux port is coming soon :D
[AT&T LG Optimus G] HyDRo1X:
Thanks it worked
[AT&T LG Optimus G] brownsmell:
Hydro u can get the usb driver here:

http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support-mobile/lg-LGE971

Click Software Update & Drivers and select USB.

This works, I used it too. If it still doesnt work for you, there is a conflict with your existing drivers that may not even show up in your device manager. That happened to me, as I said before. I used a clean and fresh PC, installed the drivers, and then it works perfectly
[AT&T LG Optimus G] DeathmonkeyGTX:
Yeah, minty fresh windows installations can come in handy. Hdds got cheap enough to keep an image of your c:/ after windows plus all the latest versions of your hardware drivers on a drive somewhere to swiftly clone back from a shtf. Drive imaging and mere straight up dd are awesome.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] pendo:
I would enjoy reading (and helping with a bit as time permits) a post such as this.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Zekk98:
Hello all, I just got my LG Optimus G, wooh! But I am having some issues here, or maybe I am just don't understand what you mean by unlocking the device? I successfully did it for the AT&T version, but does this just allow us to use custom roms and such or does this actually unlock us to use different networks other than say AT&T, as I am trying to use T-Mobile's network for my device. I have the 1900mhz 3g band all around my area, so I know it supports AT&T phones. IF anyone can clear this up for me that would be awesome.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] streetsmart999:
Unlock is just bootloader unlock.. Not Carrier Unlock (Not SIM unlock)... Its Just to flash diffrent Kernels/Roms.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] adfurgerson:
There is hiddensimunlockmenu.apk in system/app, tried to copy and paste to data /apps bit it wouldn't install.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Shawnkanan:
So this outta just unlocking the bootloader nip root yet?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jank4AU:
Um, did someone get into the egg nog a little bit early?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] HyDRo1X:
This just unlocks the bootloader and installs CWM, it doesn't carrier unlock, sorry to be the bearer of bad news...

Sent from my LG Optimus G, why you jelly at my superior phone?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] xboxfanj:
This requires root. Use this to root: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
[AT&T LG Optimus G] mdaigt:
Backup folder empty in FreeGee Folder

Ran FreeGee batch file. After said complete, checked Freegee Folder. The backup folder is empty. Have phone on USB debugging and allow unknown sources checked. Phone was on charge only when hooked up to computer. Do I run it again? Thanks for the help.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] m2xtreme:
You can check to see if there are backups on your phone, they should be on the sdcard (i believe in a folder called "freegee"). Then you can "adb pull" the "freegee" folder to your computer. This is from memory but should get you going in the right direction. If there aren't the backup images on your phone it's gonna be more tricky than that. Do you have an output from the command prompt you can provide to show what happened?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Run again with the phone in mtp mode.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jygar:
Long shot, anyone know whether this "exploit" can work on other LG devices? For instance say the 4X HD?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Nope, it's Optimus G specific.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Dr0!dFreek:
This is a bootloader unlock for custom roms and such
[AT&T LG Optimus G] xboxfanj:
Nah, sorry. Bootloaders are device specific and/or board specific, and our devices are too different. Perhaps try a similar Tegra 3 device with an unlocked bootloader.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] s0ulja:
My dad has an Optimus G and I was gonna try this but he just did this OTA, can he still use this or is it too late since he ran the OTA already?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] BloodBaron:
Has been reported working after the ota for Rogers Optimus G
[AT&T LG Optimus G] gwallee:
Restore Backup

I am not able to connect to google while on WIFI. My first thought is that there is a missing APN. Right now, I only have one, ATT Phone. Is that all I need?

On another note, how do I restore the backup created by freegee?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] BloodBaron:
apns are for mobile networks, 3g/lte/hsupa etc

are you unable to connect to your google account or www.google.com on your browser?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] hsnmz:
freegee no longer works for me. i had my phone rooted and unlocked and had installed custom roms and stuff. the problem started when i tried to flash twrp. the phone semi bricked i.e. refused to boot and all it could get to was the LG logo and then a blank screen. it wasnt even booting to recovery. i somehow managed to boot it to download mode and LGNPST it to life again.

Later i tried to use freegee again which went through fine, but as soon as i try to restart the phone it gets semi bricked. i tried again after LGNPST and erasing the mem card but it's not booting to recovery. so need ur help, i want to flash the custom rom
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Dr0!dFreek:
I think I had the same problem under different causes . It took about 5 tries of flashing with lgpnst rooting and unlocking btldr untill I apparently did something diffrent and managed to get into recovery
[AT&T LG Optimus G] blenkows:
So I downloaded the FreeGee app for a dollar that uocks the bootloader and installs CWM (or TWRP) for you. However I recently tried restoring from a NANDROID backup and I keep getting those MD5 mismatches or whatever they are.

Is the one I have an outdated version of CWM or did I do something wrong?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jank4AU:
It's outdated
[AT&T LG Optimus G] blenkows:
Thought so. How would I update or remove this one and install another?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Nastybutler:
See the thread on it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2010984

You just need to flash the new version from the recovery of your old version, I believe.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
Panic Mode Now

Hi, I installed the FreeGee App from google play, I was already rooted, and applied, it said that it was successful (I choose TWRP) after that shutted down the phone.

Now restarting I see the LG logo (don't see anything about unlocked) and then black screen.

So, any ideas, what can be done at this point?

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Dr0!dFreek, by any chance can you point me in the right direction on where do download all the files I need and maybe instructions?

Thanks!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] bahaa3000:
did you press the power and volume up bottom ?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] blenkows:
Don't freak out. This is fixable and probably everyone on this forum at one point or another has experienced this lol. Can you reboot into recovery?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
Nop, starting the phone win volume up pressed does nothing, only black screen.

Yeap, not really freaking, I know it is fixable... I am already downloading LGNPST, anyone has instructions?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
You can get people to help you in irc or there should be a read me if you downloaded one of the other versions. The auto installer is preferred.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
Thanks Shelnutt, and all others that helped, yes, I was able to bring it back to life, I lost root after that, but that is no big deal.

Just for others, the IRC channel is #lg-optimus-g on Freenode server, once you are on the channel, paste "!info lgnpst" without quotes, once there, go to the "Other Versions" folder and download the AutoLGNPST-tSilenzio version, once downloaded, you can see a readme, follow it.

The stock firmware is here
[AT&T LG Optimus G] blenkows:
Yeah if I recall correctly, when that happened to me, I was still able to boot into download mode so I just LGNPST'd it back to health.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
Ok, so it seems that FreeGee is no longer working, I have had to LGNPST three time already, Am I doing something wrong? What can I do to be able to unlock?

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This last time I saw this error: "tar: can't remove old file freegee-working/aboot-att-freegee.img: Permission denied" but where is this freegee-working folder?

Ok, after that, tried one more time, deleted the freegee-working folder and the installation went smooth, but upon restart, black screen again.

Is there any special instruction like do it while on MTP, charge only? I am on Software version E97010o right now.

Is it possible to flash the unlocked bootloader via download more instead?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] dht2005:
Seems like this problem is becoming more widespread... I think people are already working on it, but there's no fix that I know of yet...

check out this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2076913

You're the fourth or fifth I've heard of this happening to...seems like somehow, you can lose this ability to FreeGee through some set of circumstances. Where it worked before, it now just gives black screen when you try to boot up. I don't know what the hell causes it... it's bizarre... maybe some corrupted partition? /speculation
[AT&T LG Optimus G] sk8erwitskil:
are you already rooted? you need to be rooted before you can unlock
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Alpione:
FreeGee does both, I thought.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lennyquai:
FreeGee is for unlocking the bootloader. See http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34474128
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jank4AU:
If you're not rooted, it shouldn't do anything, right? So if someone were to run it and they aren't rooted, it wouldn't be possible for FreeGee to mess something up. Am I wrong here?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lennyquai:
Sounds right by me, but I guarantee you know more about it than I do.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
Yes, I AM Rooted when trying it. An important part of the process is when it asks you root permissions, I assume it should do nothing (at least no writing to the boot and recovery partitions)

Yesterday I even tried to do a factory reset, then root, then freegee straight, just to discard that an app I had installed would be conflicting. But same result.

This phone is new picked it up on Wednesday, so, maybe LG changed something?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] BloodBaron:
if its anything like the canadian phones you'll have to:

restore to stock using lgpst//kdz->root->apply otas (if you want)->freegee
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
Do you mean that applying OTA may make a difference? I am on E97010o, I check software update and it tells me I am on the latest version that there are no updates.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lightbody:
Your OS version is correct. It seems that steps are missing during the unlock process.

Perhaps I am misunderstanding, it sounds as though you're not granting root permissions during the unlock process. When prompted to deny or grant root permissions, grant permission before it times out.

If that doesn't work, try to LGNSPT, and try again. LGNSPT includes the OS version already have.

I hope this helps.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
Sorry, no, I meant, if you are not rooted, it should do nothing, because you didn't give it permissions.

Yes, when I have tried, I have given the process the Root permission, so, no, I am not missing that step.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lightbody:
Oh I see now. After rooting I updated chainfire SU. Then I downloaded root checker from the market. It read out rooted but did not read the app. I then downloaded SU by chaindd and root checker read the app. I don't know if this will help but you can try.

I have to add that I unlocked after LGNSPT and had no issues.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
I do have the latest Chainfire Super SU, and also have root checker, of course it reports as rooted.

I really think it is something else, something related to corruption of partitions, etc,
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Nastybutler:
Is your Busybox up to date also? Not sure if that would have any effect, but thought I'd throw it out there.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
From what I see on the package of FreeGee, it includes a version of BusyBox and it pushes it to the phone, so I don't think it is something that I can control.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Nastybutler:
If you open the Busybox app it will let you install the upgraded version (right now I'm on v1.20.2). If you don't have v1.20.2, you can try upgrading to it and see if it makes a difference. Even if it doesn't fix your issue, it's probably a good idea to upgrade it.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
Nop, no difference...
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
I just even tried to do it with version 0.4, but same result...
[AT&T LG Optimus G] amlaria:
download link broken?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Angulardragon03:
Excellent work! Is there any chance that this exploit (or a similar one) would be able to unlock the bootloader of the LG Optimus L5?

Thanks!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] xboxfanj:
Unfortunately, no. Bootloader is device specific. The Nexus 4 is the same phone essentially and helped a lot.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jdfloresd:
Just an update for the benefit of others, I contacted Shelnutt and he was of great help, turns out I needed the "special" unlock, it is a riskier update since it implied flashing more partitions, ans most importantly, the download partition, so, if it would have gone bad, would have meant hard-brick.

But fortunately everything was fine, and now I can get into recovery.

Just for everyone to know that if you are having problems, have tried multiple times to freegee with no sucess, there is another way, riskier though, and if you need it, contact Shellnutt on the IRC.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] lightbody:
I'm glad you found a resolution and coming to post it. :)
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Supa_Fly:
I'm not sure what issues jdfloresd has had prior to specific assistance but I'm going insane as a newb to android coming from iOS!

ok this is what I've tried thus far...

LG Optimus G (E973)

Media Sync (MTP) to install drivers.

adb reboot bootloader

Guys I sincerely need some proper newb guidance. I've searched like a fa-mucker, I swear I have, but I cannot get definitive help in steps. Too many advanced users post shortcuts that leave out critical steps so us newbs keep posting.

Device: LG Optimus G 973 Telus.

Task: unlock bootloader so that I can use CM10.1.

TS: I've downloaded the correct drivers from the phone using MTP and also from LG's Canada site.

exe file:

LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN37AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.7.2

Driver Path:

C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LG United Mobile Driver\64BitADB

Device is shown as 'ADP Interface' then sub listing as 'Android Sooner Single ADB Interface'

I've downloaded Team Codefire's Project FreeGee!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2007961

And I've also attempted to follow that video in the same post above to NO avail!

Holding Volume UP + Power Key does nothing but show the LG logo. So I figured I'd need to bootloader unlock my LG973 Telus device.

BUT I DO get errors - I have no SIM card or screen unlocked as this is straight from the box brand new!

PC Connection used is "Charge Only"

This is what I'm getting from FreeGee Unlock for Telus

PS: I have full administrative rights on my Win7 64-bit Enterprise workstation even though its on a domain I'm in L2 IT so I do have admin rights to install/uninstall anything.

Please help I'm going crazy.

Also I cannot boot using Volume UP + Power into fast boot. I only see the LG Logo same as featured in the video above, however there IS an update yet I haven't updated.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] g33k3r:
You have to root your phone first.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] brownsmell:
Supa_Fly, you probably noticed that you got the same answer in this thread as you did in the other thread you posted your problem in. If you post the same question in multiple threads you may anger some of the ppl that you want to help you :)
[AT&T LG Optimus G] tinymiata:
Not sure if this is the right place to post this.

I did the root and unlock boot loader with V5 freegee

I Did a TI back up and a few reboots to make sure root stayed.

I uploaded a Slick rom to my downloads folder and then powered down the phone.

I tried to enter recovery (power and vol up) I get a blank screen.

I did a long power to try to reboot.

I get the LG logo then just blank.

I think its going to the recovery but I can not see any text.

I have not flashed any rom on this phone yet its still stock just rooted and unlocked with freegee.

Any advice where to go next.

Thanks.

Update:

I managed to get the phone to shut off Power and vol up long press.

I let it sit off for 15 min.

Then tried it again managed to get it to boot.

Grabbed the FreeGee from app store and installed from there.

All is good again.

Thanks.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] -XoRoX-:
good job
[AT&T LG Optimus G] disruptorx:
great work devs!! can I know when will this unlock be ready for E975 ? I'm willing to donate :victory:
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
I haven't pushed e975 support to the play store, but this apk will work for you:

http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/optimusg/sprint/private/FreeGee.apk
[AT&T LG Optimus G] disruptorx:
awesome..thankyou verymuch Shellnutt2..but when I tried the ATT FreeGee v.05 last time, I almost bricked my phone :confused:. Had to restore the factory image using LG tools. Anyway ill use this app and try again..since I know how to unbrick now if something goes wrong :)

EDIT - this is what I get after running the app
[AT&T LG Optimus G] gunnyman:
Only unlock that was easier was my nexus 7.

Thanks to all involved in getting this done. app bought!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] smokarz:
Thanks.

I unlocked my device with the App from the Play store. I gotta say even a caveman can do it.

Now I am ready to install the JB ROM on this. Question, can I make a back up with this Recovery?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] ripbabey:
Yes. If you installed twrp , I've been hearing backups don't properly work on cwm. I could be wrong but I use twrp just because I heard of problems on cwm and it works great.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] smokarz:
Cool thanks. Just booted into recovery (TWRP 2.3.2.3) and made a back up.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] TangoXray:
Just for info, the CWM that comes with free gee is broken, but simply by flashing sk8's version everything is good to go.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] quadzilla122:
So how I can I uninstall root and go back to stock rom? I see there's a thread holding a TOT file but I only know how to flash a .zip file. My phone has two dead pixels and turns off pretty often so I'm returning it for a new one.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
You need to use lgnpst. You can get in on irc at (freenode #lg-optimus-g). This can't be posted publically sorry.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] bassitone:
I know I saw a flashable stock AT&T ROM somewhere in the development forum. I didn't return my phone with it on, but it appeared to be exactly like the phone was when I first got it.

Sent from my LG Optimus G - I can't believe it's not Project Butter!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Cojam1:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2067871
[AT&T LG Optimus G] skdubg:
HI,

does anyone from project FreeGee needs more infos from the european LG Optimus G E975?

i ordered today and will receive it thuesday.

i want to help, is anything needed.

greetings
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Yes please send me your boot.img (so I can remove lg security) and give me your ro.product.name from builld.prop.

To get a copy of boot.img run the following in a terminal emulator or adb shell

dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot of=/sdcard/boot-e975-euro.img
[AT&T LG Optimus G] skdubg:
hi Shelnutt2,

i will send you the infos next week, the phone arrives me at tuesday, then i will extract my boot.img
[AT&T LG Optimus G] xodeus:
Sv: [NOW PUBLIC] Team Codefire Presents: Project FreeGee!

Boot.img

http://db.tt/nXNr2Fkd

ro.product.name from builld.prop

geehrc_open_eu

SW E97510a-525-05

Sendt fra min LG Optimus G testenhed. #optimusgdk
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Joecascio2000:
I wonder with all the other similar models out there, if it will ever be possible to get a unlocked bootloader with visible menus? It works perfect as is but the only downfall is the navigating blindly.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] skdubg:
AW: [NOW PUBLIC] Team Codefire Presents: Project FreeGee!

Hi,

is your boot.img from 10A?

european and german are both at 10B i seen.

i will release my boot.img too
[AT&T LG Optimus G] xodeus:
Sv: [NOW PUBLIC] Team Codefire Presents: Project FreeGee!

I've won my device in a competition from LG in Denmark.

Sendt fra min LG Optimus G testenhed. #optimusgdk
[AT&T LG Optimus G] disruptorx:
Mine is the Singaporean version

http://db.tt/xRURgytC

ro.product.name=geehrc_shb_sg

Goodluck devs!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Thank you for your boot img's, tonight I'll have freegee updated for you.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Mgamerz:
Any chance that this'll work on the LG Mach? It's a phone that gets no love by anyone. Came out same day as the Optimus G. I rooted it and apparently messed up a file and now I can't update OTA but everything works fine.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] disruptorx:
Awesome! cant wait!!