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[Sprint LG Optimus G] latindor17:
HURRAY IT WORKED!! Followed the instructions and everything went smoothly. Went to the bootloader, claims it is unlock and now I am in CWM.

Let the custom roms come!

Edit: As someone mentioned earlier, DO NOT OPEN CAMERA. It crashed my phone. If you were stupid enough like me to test this out, just keep holding volume down and power, it rebooted my phone.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] BigRitz:
This is awesome and easy cant wait for some roms now !!!! Also is there anymore confirmation on the camera issue ? anu work round?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _Epic:
Worked perfect, no issues at all! Thanks guys!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Can someone whose camera crash hop on IRC in about 3 hours? Are you guys running the ota update? My does not crash.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] artlan:
Ironically enough I came here looking to see if I was the only one :) Sadly I wont have IRC access till after 6:30 PST so hopefully someone else will be able to jump in. If not - I can check in once I'm home from the office

Also, I did receive an OTA back when I got the phone - am current on LS970ZV8, but I can flash back to base image (from when I had the security error issue) if needed.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] tsilenzio:
I just purchased my Sprint Optimus G last night. I can root the phone just fine. However when I try to use the Sprint Freegee 0.3 my phone shows the LG logo for about 2 seconds then the screen goes black. Nothing else happens. I can not get it to boot into android, bootloader, recovery, etc. The only thing it will boot into is Download Mode which lets me recover the phone to its original state.

EDIT:

You can view my output at:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11507642/FreeGee-0.3_Sprint_Output.txt

It never asks for Superuse/SuperSU to press Grant, yet i can verify I have it installed because titanium backup tells me so (after I click Grant access).

EDIT 2:

Using LGNPST I have tried it three times to have the phone never reboot properly untill I reset it with the factory bin image

EDIT 3:

My hardware version is REV_10

Software is LS970ZV7 but I also did it with the OTA upgrade (LS970ZV8) and had the same issue

My software build number is: ZV7.IMM76L

Kernel version: 3.021
[Sprint LG Optimus G] jblazea50:
Unfortunately, I also did the OTA. Anyway you can PM the stock image just in case the camera crash is due to the OTA update?

Is there another way of going back to the stock rom prior to OTA?

Thanks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] artlan:
You'd have to hop on the IRC for the image and such, and to my knowledge that's the only way.

But if it's not a do-or-die situation, I'd say just wait a bit. It's being looked into :) I wouldn't be surprised if a patch like the AT&T one comes out soon for us.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] prosive:
So I read the AT&T Forums and apparently there is an update that fixes the camera bug (version .4?). Can I use that one or should I wait for a patch on this thread?

Regardless, much appreciate the development effort and time you guys put in. Thanks so much! Will be donating when I get unlocked.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sheek360:
Holding off till I see an aosp ROM

Thanks for all your help. U devs are amazing
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Matty77:
Kind of my feeling too, appreciate your work, I know it's not easy, but I know it'll work out perfectly in the end...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] thecubed:
The fixes are device-specific. We will post a fixed sprint version as soon as we have one available.

Thanks for your patience everyone!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Matty77:
rock on! take your time & get it right, thanks!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] mistermidas:
Man, I can't tell you how happy I am I decided to go ahead and buy this phone instead of the Samsung GS3. At first I was slightly turned off by the locked bootloader, but I knew the specs on this phone were too good to pass up and smart people like TheCubed and his team would eventually crack it open.

Now, all we need is some custom JB Roms and kernels and this phone will be in a league of its own big-time. Until then, ill just stay stock rooted since its really no reason to unlock my bootloader if I'm not gonna flash anything yet. Plus...I may be in the minority here...but I actually like the stock Rom lol.

Anyway, AWESOME work on cracking this thing...expect a donation from me this payday!!:D:D
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Scripted:
I actually am a fan of the stock rom as well. I'll still hop to JB once it's released for this phone, but I can't say I have any complaints with the current rom.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _Epic:
So, long story short I did the OTA update first day I got the phone, rooted it the first day I could, and unlocked it this morning. I read about the camera issue earlier and avoided using it. I work at Sprint and I was showing off my phone and a customer clicked the camera button and killed it. Came to this weird screen, I clicked both the volume up and down and the power button and the device rebooted fine. Is that just me, or is everyone elses doing the same thing when you hold both volume buttons and the power button? Just hoping I can help some of the people that clicked the camera.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] thecubed:
Fixed Sprint version is in the first post.

If you're having camera issues, just download 0.4 and re-run it. It won't hurt anything :D
[Sprint LG Optimus G] chronostorm:
Any idea if the crashing is due to the camera app, or is it due to something else? (does using another camera app cause it to crash still?)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] thecubed:
It's due to the kernel we used. We've rolled back to a different version, and it should fix the issue for now until we can compile a new kernel in a few days.

It might not matter if we get JB on this thing here soon :D
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
This is really dumb but does this also install clock work mod
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ckoadiyn:
Mine was bout the same except I had the update
[Sprint LG Optimus G] thecubed:
Actually, let me be honest with you and say that it's not a dumb question.

I just realized that I forgot to put that in the first post.

So, my bad.

I'll update that.

To answer your question: yes, it does install CWM for you.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
You Rock can you pm me a donation link!!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] drasticza:
Donate

There is a Donate Button below his name.

Also amazing work!

This increases the value of the phone, great reason to donate!

Support amazing devs instead of buying some stupid game.

Thanks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
Well nvm but please check your pm's and heads up I apologize for my terrible punctuation ahead of time lol:D
[Sprint LG Optimus G] prosive:
So quick question... I thought this unlock kept the stock kernel? Or did you guys develop a custom kernel for this? Is there a chance that other stuff might be broken or incompatible as a result, or maybe any performance impacts?

More curious than anything else. Thanks.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _Epic:
Just to give everyone a heads up if they use QuickBoot, it works fine to boot into recovery. Haven't tried to boot into bootloader yet, I am scared to for some reason. Haha.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
If I'm not mistaken, the bootloader has it's own kernel. And the ROM has another. At least that's how is usually is.

---------- Post added at 07:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:53 PM ----------

Just installed ver.04 on top of .03. All is good and the Camera doesn't crash anymore. Nice work. (edit: SU never popped up)

I'm curious about the backup recovery image though. On version .03 and .04, the backup folder has the same files and sizes. Are they both the same LG stock recovery's? Thanks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Barshalen:
Worked for me. Easiest root and bootloader unlock I've ever done! Thanks guys! :)

SU didn't pop up your second time because it remembered that you granted it permission before.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Sorry bout that, but my edit was more of an FYI for anyone who upgrades this way.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
New release:
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _Epic:
You guys are brilliant!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] thecubed:
Just updated OP with new build, special thanks as usual to Shelnutt2 !

He has removed the LG Security check for /system.

We're working on a fix for the CWM backup restore issue.

For now use a different format, rather than the default "dedup" format.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] BigRitz:
Sick I work for sprint to!! Loving this new phone!!!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] artlan:
Woot :D just updated again, bye bye security check!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] eeeeeeeeek:
Brilliant! Nice work, Love the phone, I hope LG doesn't patch the device, it would be very disappointing! Just loaded up CWM and about to do my first proper backup. Keep up the amazing work.

EDIT: I'm getting "Can't mount backup path." while in recovery. User error or should I try running the unlock again. Ty

EDIT 2: Didn't read my options closely enough, selected "Backup to internal storage" and process began, very fast backup like less then a minute fast. Thanks again!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] mdubs:
Awesome! I waited for the unlock before upgrading and I was not disappointed.

I got the phone 4 hours ago and I'm rocking a completely free device now. Thank you devs so much!

Made a donation. It's a small one because that's all I've got prior to xmas but will definitely give more in the future. Very happy with this device now.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Agimax:
I may be just paranoid to remove anything from the /system directory of the factory ROM, but since i have installed the new .5 MoreGee unlock software with the 'LG Security Bypass' feature, the Fastboot menu still shows the 'Secure Boot' as ENABLED. Is this just cosmetic or unrelated to the LG Security? I just don't want to get stuck on that security screen so i thought i would ask first before removing things from the /system.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ckoadiyn:
Got This to work thanks!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Scotty_Two:
I've deleted just about all of the bloat apps including the Google ones and been just fine through multiple reboots.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Agimax:
Thanks! I shall get back to debloating...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] fiddy619:
Secure boot essentially means that the kernel has to be officially signed by LG (or qcom, not 100% sure which one) for the bootloader to load it.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] riceatusc:
will def be donating in the near future. can't wait until a we start seeing some roms. especially ones that lower the OS usage on the battery .
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
That is completely unrelated to LG Security. It has to do with SBL's being allowed to check each other. You are free to remove whatever you want :).
[Sprint LG Optimus G] BigRitz:
I dont know if anyones mentioned it yet but im on .3 and had the camera issue and just went in and cleared the settings and data for the camera and has worked fine ever since.

Again thanks op and those involved for your continued effort in making our phones run the way we want.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
Just unlocked and wow was it easy I don't think unlocking a boot loaders been this easy other than any nexus phone this erased my horrid memories of temporarily using an evo3d
[Sprint LG Optimus G] rocker2344:
just got it today

Hey thanks for this! but 2 questions

1) I am still on version 7 is it safe to ota to version 8 after running freegee 0.5?

and

2) i saw camera issues about version 0.3 but i now crash on my phone when i only ran 0.5. what to do?

clicking thanks for ya!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] roguejam:
Super easy to do, coming from an Epic 4G. Thanks for the great work unlocking this phone!

1) Per the OP,

2) BigRitz suggested clearing out the data and settings here
[Sprint LG Optimus G] rocker2344:
ok so i wont update to version 8. also i did the data clearing and it lasted an extra second before crashing
[Sprint LG Optimus G] fiddy619:
You could try running the Ver. 8 OTA, however you will loose your unlock, and root. Now this is not recommended however, I have updated to the ver. 8 OTA, but I did it right after I got my device and before I rooted or unlocked (release day on the 11th of Nov.), and then I rooted, and unlocked. I was probably the first to do this unlock process for sprint other than possibly Shellnut2, and I can say that I have no camera issues or really any issues at all and rooting, and unlocking does work after running the ver. 8 OTA update. Just make sure that you do run the .5 unlock.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] rocker2344:
Thanks for the info!

um i have a backup but it says md5sum mismatch and i can only boot into cwm now... opps?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
And now I wait for any sort of custom rom
[Sprint LG Optimus G] stealth919:
A while back when some android phones started coming with nonremovable batteries this feature became a standard in android, Both Volume buttons + Power button has the same effect as a battery pull in the older devices, just FYI.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] BigRitz:
So is it important to upgrade to .5 if .3 is working correctly? Will it matter once roms are built to flash if im on .3 just dont want to take any unnecessary steps and risk brick
[Sprint LG Optimus G] stealth919:
I'm now rooted after updating to version8 and am going to sit tight for a bit till this stuff gets mastered because Root has gained me what I need so far. Like some I find this stock ROM actually quite nice and flexible unlike the Sense I was used too, miss some of the widgets but definitly like the options here. Awsome we already have Unlocked Bootloaders with out even waiting for LG :good: Very pleased I chose this phone! And sounds like we have a good DEV team on top of that.

Wonder if LG left this phone easy to Root/Unlock because they're trying to bring their name back from the grave in the Android world...I know it has changed my outlook on them. After the HTC nightmare this is refreshing.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] mdubs:
I'm such an impatient little prick. Unlocked the bootloader last night and now I check every 10 minutes to see if an aosp rom has been posted.

Just shows you how good the devs are for this phone. Keep up the good work guys!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] rocker2344:
Ok well the root and the unlock process seems to work just fine on V8 and i was able to get my phone back running with lgnpst.

if you used freegee on v7... don't upgrade cwm freaks out and that is what happened to me.

if u need to use lgnpst all the links are in the irc channel and the irc channel is listed on the first post
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sheek360:
Ditto

Any way to follow development on twitter?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ncfastls1:
Thank you so much cubed! (and everyone else that contributed). I will be making donations soon. That was the most painless unlock process I've ever used. Can't wait for the first rom!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] thecubed:
So, just a heads up:

We're seeing some devices that might have this unlock patched out of the box...

This isn't anything official yet, but we've got 2 cases on AT&T, and 3 on Sprint where this unlock makes the phone unable to reboot.

If you end up in a situation where you cannot boot successfully after unlocking, simply LGNPST back to stock. Nothing to worry about.

We're working on this issue as time allows...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] mdubs:
Wow. I grabbed the phone from best buy Tuesday night and almost choked out the sales guy because I told him not to do any of the phone setup and he still accepted the ota right in front of me. Glad I didn't get caught by this apparent block by LG.

Good luck on getting past the latest road block gentlemen.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] thistimearound:
mdubs, wtf. I would have told him something along the lines of, "you ****ed up and didn't listen" as I grabbed another one and walked out of the store. You must be a little bit more timid than I am. Never let that **** happen. These devs know more than those jerkoffs do. Always wait until you get home.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] mdubs:
I told him that I would be back to return it if that screwed up what I was intending on doing. I believe he got the point from the look on my face when it started rebooting.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
We now have a 1-click avaliable. It is a $1 but it's just a donation.

http://goo.gl/2QdmH
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
This is sweet! I do have a question though.Is root still required before use? Or is root installed with this?

Thanks guys. You're AWESOME!!!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Root is still required.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Matty77:
it lists:

Current Version:

0.5.1.0

is that different that the .5 version listed on the OP?

I haven't unlocked yet (just rooted), still waiting on a ROM, but I'll prob just buy the app as you guys worked hard & deserve some $.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
The app now includes the ability to return to stock from backups created during install. Thats the .1 change.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _Epic:
Bought the app. Thanks guys!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
I don't want an ETA i just I'm itching to know if anyone is working on a ROM for the sprint variant even just something stockish like att got...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] prosive:
I was wondering the same. The AT&T forums already have a ROM available. This probably isn't the thread to bring it up though. Should post in general or Q and A.

On another note I purchased the app as well to show support. We need more activity on the sprint forums. The AT&T forums are getting way more love.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
I bought the app and wrote a review for and gave it 5 stars lol
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Matty77:
Thanks...bought
[Sprint LG Optimus G] genaro12543:
Patience grasshopper
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sheek360:
Buying now. I'm guessing I have to root before using this app?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
Dude come this thread is small if you reqd like 5 post before yours you would have your answer
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Yes, root is needed.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] eeeeeeeeek:
Purchased app, already unlocked, but nice easy way to donate, I recommend everyone purchasing. Keep up the great work.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Donation sent. confirmation # 2Y512209RE6896706. Along with buying FREEGEE

Thank guys!! Your work is fast and very much appreciated:D
[Sprint LG Optimus G] BigRitz:
Bought the app thanks gents
[Sprint LG Optimus G] prosive:
So maybe this is just my ignorance, but why can't I use the CWM included with this with ROM Manager?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] jbuggydroid:
Does unlocking erase everything on storage like it does when unlocking a nexus?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] BigRitz:
Nah your good....we all mean it toooo by far the easiest unlock tool ever !

Thanks cubed
[Sprint LG Optimus G] twoslo:
App purchased! Thanks Devs! :good::D
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ivanxov3rx:
Will the thread be updated when there's a fix for the camera? Not to be impatient, but my brother keeps making fun of me for it. He's got the Note II, which, upon holding my Optimus G, feels immensely plasticky
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
Read the thread it's been fixed since .4
[Sprint LG Optimus G] franchise:
The camera was fixed in version. .5 just rerun the program and you should be good.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ivanxov3rx:
I just reran it and still no dice. Plugged in the phone, ran" freegee" bat file, went through the whole process, but, upon rebooting, running the camera still make the "kernel crash." Anything I'm doing wrong?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] BigRitz:
Def worth paying the buck to dl freeLG and running it over .3 fixed all my camera issues , if you dont want to do that then go into app manager and clear settings and defaults , that should work for a lil bit i had to do it 2-3 times , also if you do decide to get freeLG do the same steps to clear it and haven't had a prob since
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ivanxov3rx:
I've decided I will buy the app. Thanks for the recommendation.

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Even with unlocking through the app, camera still doesn't work. Should I try accepting the small OTA and then running the app?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
No you should've accepted that prior to doing any of this now you have to lgpnst back to stock and start all over
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ivanxov3rx:
Alright, I will do that, accept the small ota and redo this all
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ks2332:
No flash back to stock then take ota then redo root and unlock :)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ivanxov3rx:
I am currently in the process of doing so, but am having a hard time figuring out how to use LGNPST.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sheek360:
I rooted using the app. As soon as it was complete I restarted my phone but it wouldn't turn on at all. I plugged in the charger and as soon as the charging animation came on I went ahead and pushed the power button. Weird hiccup. But so far so good. Waiting on some ROMs now!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Mindspin_311:
Is there a how-to on this LGNPST thing?

I am picking up this phone soon, and Id like to get up to speed on things.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ivanxov3rx:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2006946

Also, for the files, you're going to want to hit up irc #lg-optimus-g

If you need extra help, message me.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Mindspin_311:
Wow, that looks really complicated haha
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ivanxov3rx:
Honestly, it's one of those that once you figure it out, it seems really simple. Just follow the LGNPST instructions and you should have no problem at all. Good luck!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] chevro1et:
Does the 'Factory Reset' option from the service menu accomplish the same thing?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ivanxov3rx:
It does not, as LGNPST takes it back to the way it came out of the box: unrooted, locked bootloader and all that.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Scripted:
any sort of ETA on the Nexus 4 image/4.2 Rom? I absolutely love the work being done here, but I don't exactly have a use for it without working roms :(

I wish I could create working ROMs myself, but sadly I'm not that skilled.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] MikeEx:
hang out in IRC. there is much more going on behind the scene.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
2 weeks.

But no seriously, xboxfanj and I are working on merging sources with 3.4 kernel, once that's done it will open it up to roms. :)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] latindor17:
Once that is done, will it be possible to easily port nexus 4 roms to the Optimus G?

Sent from my super fast Optimus G!!!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sheek360:
Seriously? Just two weeks?!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Matty77:
you can't direct-port an N4 ROM over...remember, they have no buttons, so unless you wanna lose 1/4" of your screen to soft-buttons (and many other differences), will have to be patient...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] mistermidas:
I just saw this article not too long ago http://www.androidauthority.com/tag/aosp/ . Im patiently awaiting the developers give the LGOG some of that delicious 4.2 goodness. Cause even though the phone is already a beast out the box, and I've actually been pleasantly surprised with the stock ROM...the combination of this phone's sick hardware and some good ole AOSP software is why I really bought it. I'm excited for the future of this phone!! Glad I bought it...go devs!!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] latindor17:
Obviously I didn't mean a direct port... Not like I would have flash a N4 rom on my OG. Also I read that Android recognizes when a phone has physical buttons so it would disable on screen buttons and enable the hardware ones.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] djsplitimage:
Folder not found

So I hooked up the phone and followed instructions, but afer it show the DO NOT INTERRUPT line, I get a notice saying "/system/bin/sh: su: not found" then a little after that it says "remote object '/sdcard/freegee' does not exist".....where did I screw up? on a Windows 8 64-bit laptop if that matters.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Is your phone rooted?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] xboxfanj:
That can be changed fairly easily. There are files in usr that say whether or not to use virtual keys, so porting nexus 4 roms will be fairly simple. Just ril, camera, and probably a few other things. I can probably make a zip that will add the necessary files after you install nexus 4 roms. At the moment though, the focus is on the kernel.