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[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
So I just ran this and had a couple little panic moment!!

1. While reading the script, SU poped up and I missed the "Grant SU" button on the phone. I still got the backup folder but nothing was in it. I then thought it worked, rebooted, and nothing.

The second time I ran this, I got to the "Grant SU" button in time and all went GREAT!!! This time I had files in the backup folder.

2. When I rebooted into recovery, I tried to make a backup. I hit the backup button and got some message that said "Can't mount backup path". So i tried the backup to internal SD and it worked.

Figured I'd write this in case anybody else had the same moment's I did.

The files on the backup folder are very differnt from what I'm used to so hopefully I did it correctly. I noticed there was an option in CWM to choose the backup format after I'd made my backup, so I'm not sure which format is correct for Restore. I guess I used the default which is .dup.

Thank you very much dev's for this!!!!!:laugh::D

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DO NOT use the camera!!!! It'll crash your phone!!!

I read about it in the ATT section just now, but it's too late for me. So I guess we have this bug also.

OK...so not quite a crash. Held the volume down button and power together and got it to reboot.

Now we just need to have a way to recover our phones if/and/or when we do crash our phones. I know the devs are working on this, as obviously they are the bomb!!!:D
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Tease: Two things brewing that hopefully will be up today. Both directly related to this ;)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
I'm sure hoping you're referring to my post above. I get alittle wiggy if I don't have a way to fix my phone myself.:o
[Sprint LG Optimus G] cowfodder:
Just download quick boot from the market. It gives you a shortcut to reboot directly into recovery. Way easier.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] nuformzdesign:
I may do that in the interim, but obviously there is an issue going on with many phone where it's not working properly. I'd really like to get it figured out and fixed instead of just using a work around.

Thanks for the info
[Sprint LG Optimus G] nuformzdesign:
Ok, well I downloaded quick boot from the Play Store, but when I try to boot into recovery I get the same issue when I try to get there from the bootloader. Black screen with backlight on but nothing being displayed. This leads me to believe that the issue is something having to do with the recovery on my device, possibly that I somehow didn't install correctly.

Does that sound like a plausible explanation? If so, how can I fix it? Is there a way to push TWRP onto my phone by using ADB? I'm only slightly familiar with this stuff, and even them only in theory, not in practice.

Appreciate all the help
[Sprint LG Optimus G] cowfodder:
Sounds like a bad recovery image. I think you can run freegee again to try to reinstall the recovery. I'm not sure what the best way to manually push recovery to the phone is.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] gitit20:
I may have found a bug so far its on to LG Optimus G's LS970 2 of them doing the same thing...

When the phone is powered off and charging if you unplug it the screen never shuts all the way off and if you hit the power button phone lights up to the battery logo and it thinks its still charging. also while charging at night you can see a faint glow from the back light stock does not do this...

Edit : this is only when the phone is off and charging...

I just wanted to bring this to attention not a huge deal but if you unplug your phone and dont power up and then back off it will run your battery down this is how i found the bug...

This i can live with just thought i would put it out there encase you guys did not notice thank you for liberating our phones :P
[Sprint LG Optimus G] nuformzdesign:
Well the issue seems fixed now. I ran freegee again, and the first time I attempted it I received an error along the lines of "could not unTAR file" or something similar. Tried it a second time and all went fine, and now I can boot into recovery.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Crwolv:
ADB
[Sprint LG Optimus G] gitit20:
Bump can some one confirm this?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
okay so anytime i use the app to install freegee with cwm it always bricks my phone and when i do twrp it wont let me boot into recovery? anyone know why this might be?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Maybe try this. Make sure Root installed properly. Use Root Checker from Playstore. Sometimes you have to run Root twice to get it to work properly.

I'm assuming your installing FreeGee from the Playstore? I haven't heard of any issues with it.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
well now its happening with both the computer and app version. its def something with my phone.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] xboxfanj:
Maybe LGNPST back to stock and then try.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
ive done lgnspt a bunch of time. it always keep my apps and setting the same so i dont know if there is a way to completely wipe but at the same time dont want to lose everything:/
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Factory reset. You'll lose everything but it'll be clean to start fresh.? Then maybe lgnpst?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Crwolv:
just a little ..in the know.. with androud/Linux terms. Bricking a phone mens you killed it I.E its just a worthless Brick. If you are fixing it or still using it with problems or freezing its called a Soft Brick. Just helping ya out kind Sir:) Good luck
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
what im thinking is factory reset, unlock it, and restore it with the very first backup i made when i first unlocked my phone.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Crwolv:
A simple restore from your backup should be fine unless my tiny brain is.missing sompin.lol :rolleyes:
[Sprint LG Optimus G] evodev:
Somebody mentioned on freenode that I could run this again to relock my bootloader to update to zv8. Is that true? Also can I unlock it again after?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Currently only the apk supports restoring (relocking), else you'll have to do it manually. If your backups are in /sdcard/freegee/ run the following from an adb shell.

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot
dd if=/sdcard/freegee/aboot-sprint-backup.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot
dd if=/sdcard/freegee/boot-sprint-backup.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
dd if=/sdcard/freegee/recovery-sprint-backup.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery

When running the zeroing it'll take it a few moments and then error out thats okay. As long as there are no errors when flashing the backups your good.

Also unlocking again isn't an issue.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] evodev:
I have android AIO flasher, so ill try flashing the backup that way.

I also tried using the files in V5 through fastboot like it said in the OP to fix the camera issue (I used the GAIO tool, I believe it used V3), and the camera doesnt immediately crash, but after about 10 seconds the kernel then crashes. Would relocking the bootloader fix that, or is there another way? Also would flashing the kernel under development possibly work also?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
The kernel under development has camera issues, if I remember right. v.3 of FreeGee here also has camera bug. v.5 of FreeGee here works ok but as Shellnut said has problems restoring. FreeGee from the Playstore v.5.4 works all around.

Maybe try these?

Try verifying root with Root Checker from the playstore.

Last resort before LGNPST. try a factory reset from the phone, you'll lose everything though. But I kinda think you may end up at LGNPST

edit @evodev I noticed you've been jumping around this forum like a hot potato!! So you can probably disregard all of the above. You probably have it fixed already. :)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] bouchedag:
Phone borked

I used the newest version out....and my camera instantly crashes the phone....could someone post a link to a working tut for LGNPST back to stock?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] shanesj:
Checkout the IRC listed in the OP for the files needed to LGNPST
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
Check the pinned post in the general section about the IRC. All the info is there
[Sprint LG Optimus G] JESUSARIUS REX:
Do i have to be on zv8 for this to work? I've tried version 3, camera crashed, v 5, still crashed, tried 5.4 on app, still crashed. Also, if i need zv8, do i simply do the lg ota once, or do i have to get the update and manually install it.

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I'm on zv7, just in case someone thinks im on zv9.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Yeah you need v8, or v9. The camera blob was tweaked in v8 which is why we needed to update the boot.img, just root and do the ota, you should be good then. Or if you want just send me a dump of the boot.img and I'll remake it for v7. I'm not sure which of my images are v7 anymore, if any.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] drancid:
is zv9 got rooted already?

edit. i can't get my bootloader unlocked with freegee v5 neither freegee app from market.

my og stuck at blank screen just right after LG loge pops up. any suggestion?

tried ZV7, ZV8 both same.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] HdMsTrTeCh:
OK so I used the app, unlocked (thanks!), and everything seems to be running fine. When I look at my new files though, this is what I see. Make any sense? The podcast file has a weird date too.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Thats a known issue with TWRP. It was compiled without rtc support. Now that were starting to see some more roms poping up we'll compile new cwm/twrp with bug fixes.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Crwolv:
Such a wonderful application I tell all every chance I get so you they can download on the play store.:)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] JESUSARIUS REX:
I have a backup on my EVO Shift dated 1978 XD.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] swiss_knife77:
Get zv7 then do the OTA to zv8, root, pay the dollar at the play store for the app then, instant WIN. I'm sure a billion ppl have said it already but..I say it again lol
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Crwolv:
Yup yup. It's pretty cool when this phone was actually easier to root and unlock than my developer Galaxy Nexus. :thumbup:
[Sprint LG Optimus G] kMogs17:
I got the "remote object '/sdcard/freegee' does not exist" error. Should i try again? my phone is rooted. I ignored the issue and went to try to get into the bootloader but it wouldnt show up like in your video. I am rooted and have su and busybox. any suggestions?

EDIT: I missed the prompt on my phone to grant su. I ran it again and it seems to have worked this time. thanks for the great tool!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] redbmk:
I got a notification that the ZV9 ota was ready the other day. Is it safe to upgrade (in other words will I still be able to unlock if I upgrade)? My plan was to use LGNPST to downgrade to ZV7, do all the updates, then unlock again. I just don't want to end up locking myself out altogether.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Shouldn't need to do lgnpst. Just use the zv9 zip in development. Then find jokersax kernel zip in V9 general section I believe. Can't multi link with xda app. Sorry.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] kMogs17:
ok so i just unlocked the other day and now i cant connect to data, only wifi works i tried restoring a backup because i thought it broke when i was on the phone and tried to use data but restoring the backup didnt work. also wiping factory data, system, both caches, and reflashing didnt work either. any suggestions on what to do?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] redbmk:
Yeah I've run into that problem before. Connect to wifi and update your profile (Settings->System updates->Update profile). That should get your 3G back.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] kMogs17:
Worked thanks! for the record i upgraded both profile and prl.

EDIT: On a side note, this is going to sound ridiculous but i noticed when pressing on the back of my phone it makes a cracking noise and its bugging the crap out of me. has anyone else noticed this or is it just my phone?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] shanesj:
Mine doesn't do that
[Sprint LG Optimus G] redbmk:
Yes, I get that too and it's really annoying. Read through this thread for more details. I think somone describes how to fix it but I haven't attempted yet.

EDIT: I can't seem to find the part about fixing it, but I remember reading that there was some piece of tape on the inside that is causing the noise. The fix involved removing the back (looks like you'll need a small Torx screwdriver) and either removing that tape or adding some kind of padding (more tape?) to keep it from moving. This sounds similar, although it's not for the same device so take it with a grain of salt.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] BigRitz:
Yes sir had the same issue , try to look at your phone from the side , see if it has any ripples in it or lil tiny dents
[Sprint LG Optimus G] wis3m0nkey:
Re: Received software update, is it still ok to try freegee?

Software version at the end has ZV8 and I'm already rooted, I want to unlock the phone.

So if I'm not on software version ZV9, I can safely unlock, right?

In that case is there a way to download LG drivers for Windows or a way to use project freegee on Linux?

Thanks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] simpkill:
I suggest getting the free gee app from the play store. Only a buck, well worth it!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
ZVB is now supported. Unlock like normal then flash this zip in recovery:

http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/optimusg/sprint/ZVBboot-freegee.zip

Or wait for google to push our the new playstore apk. Both freegee and freegee free should get it within the next couple hours.

The issue and the delay was cause I was dumb and forgot to change the console for the stock boot.img, which is needed too. n00b mistake :(
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
YES YES YES YES YES X1000 thank you so much for all the time you've put into our phone!

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Also if we use the free gee app then flash the zip will it work the same? I would think so but want to be sure.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] jblazea50:
maybe a noob question, but if we are already on JB with stock recovery and rooted, how do we flash it, is it flashable via stock recovery?

Thanks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
First you have to use freegee to unlock which will install a custom recovery in the process. Then you can flash the zip with said recovery.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Unlock with the apk and then flash this zip in recovery. Once the playstore is updated this zip sin't needed anymore, unless you want to use the pc method.

Yup just use the apk, reboot to recovery and flash this zip then you are good to go.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] kc_exactly:
You run the freegee app. Then you boot into recovery and flash the zip he just posted.

Or just wait like he said. The new app will be one stop shopping.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] scottndville:
Done. Don't know how to check but I guess it went through. Lol thanks bro!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
Works perfectly :thumbup:
[Sprint LG Optimus G] bowhunt2005:
i used the zip after freegee and it worked great
[Sprint LG Optimus G] 17ninjaz:
I got the app update as I was moving the zip over to the phone lol worked flawlessly. Thanks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] outerpip:
Confirming the market update is out.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ruthlessbeatle:
So I'm unlocked on lifeless. What should I do there is a million guides out there. Just a quick thing would help me. If I gotta go all the way back to flash zvb or flash right from here

Nevermind I just saw Kc post in the general

Posted by an OG
[Sprint LG Optimus G] demar01:
Stops at 99% on freegee and error untaring file. Please try again
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Install busybox from the market.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _Epic:
Success! Shelnutt you are a God! :)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] fiddy619:
So, did this create a new backup for Jelly Bean, as in would i be able to restore to re-lock? Else, should the backup already saved be removed before running freegee in 4.1.2?

Thanks btw!!!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] demar01:
Forgot to re root. That's why it wasn't working.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shantox73:
Messed up

OK so ... totally my fault, I saw the thread and assumed that the OP had been updated and downloaded the sprint.05 and ran it, used goomanager to install twrp, rebooted phone and it wouldn't boot (again my fault cuz the one time i didnt look for further instuction) so I did a LGNPST to start over at zv7 ... phone goes through the sprint boot anim and i hear the boot sound but then it hangs at the 4G lte scrren indefinitely ... anyway to fix this ? or is time to utilize my TEP?? :crying: I can however access the stock android recovery ...

I was on JB rooted/locked to start with.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sharkboy0901:
While on 4g screen do adb reboot recovery and on stock recovery factory reset and you be good to go.

What is Optimus Prime's full name?

Optimus G. Prime
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shantox73:
nvm

NVM, I got it , had to go to stock revery and factory wipe ... restarting the process now lol. :p

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lol thanks anyways shark ... i am beginning to figure all of this stuff out if i just tinker enough.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sharkboy0901:
No prob :)

What is Optimus Prime's full name?

Optimus G. Prime
[Sprint LG Optimus G] MTsol:
Thanks for the update! Works beautifully.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] bowhunt2005:
So can we make a nandroid of jb now? Also backup efs?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Yes you can.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] bowhunt2005:
Awesome! Thanks!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] megamaster2:
I updated the app and unlocked it with that and installed TWRP but when I boot into Recovery using quickboot, it doesn't work :/
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _Epic:
Download GooManager and install the new twrp. Hit menu while in the app and hit install open recovery
[Sprint LG Optimus G] mrjasenr:
I use quick boot and it works fine for me.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] roguejam:
When using the app to unlock ZVB, I can choose the recovery type, but then "Unfortunately, FreeGee has stopped". Happens for either CWM or TWRP. I've cleared app data and reinstalled app, but no dice. I reported the error, as well, with system log
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Might be bad reception. Try WiFi.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] roguejam:
I have only tried it on Wi-Fi. Networks both at home and work. The error happens immediately when choosing "TWRP" or "CWM". A few reboots haven't helped.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
But it's rebooting ok?

So is there any kind of recovery?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] roguejam:
Yes, it reboots fine. Stock recovery (3e) is accessible on it.

Edit: Actually now I am stuck in 3e. Power button does not select options, although vol up/down moves selected item. Holding down vol down+power just reboots me back to this screen, and adb does not register the device.

Edit 2: Rebooted back to normal. The captivate Menu button is now the select in 3e.

Edit 3: Fixed thanks to Shelnutt2! Make sure build.prop has rw/r/r permission (chmod 644), mine had been changed when I modified build.prop to remove shutter sound
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Marty:
In the Play Store, it says everyone needs to backup efs partition once. I am currently on ZV8 rooted and unlocked and getting ready to update to stock ZVB rooted. Do I need to do this efs backup now or after the ZVB and radio updates? Where is the update stored and I'm guessing I should save it somewhere safe on my PC? Sorry about all the questions but any help is appreciated.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] uncle_seuss:
Do it now. Its gonna in /sdcard/freegee/
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Do it now just in case things go wrong

It's on your /sd EFS backup I believe and yes save it to your PC. Info is here.http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38348745&postcount=1
[Sprint LG Optimus G] jhgti:
Any ideas?

YO LG OPTIMUS G YO

Hit thanks if I help !
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Install busy box from the market.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] jhgti:
TY sir!

YO LG OPTIMUS G YO

Hit thanks if I help !
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ens04:
What does the new freegee update do?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] hkfriends:
is it possible to suport Optimus G Pro ? F240S

thanks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Not with this method. Sorry.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] drjohnson:
is the f180k supported? i want to install the e975 rom. i am new to android.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] xboxfanj:
Here's one for Korean models.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2056446
[Sprint LG Optimus G] roymouse:
GREAT

I bought your app from playstore and YES!!!! unlock my phone Model E976 from México (Telcel company)

Thanks buddy...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] dj6co:
Awesome Thanks guys =)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] klhk:
Could I unlock the bootloader with this method on Hong Kong Version?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
If you mean hk optimus g then yes. If you mean og pro, then no but shortly I'll add loki-ified recovery support to freegee app.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] klhk:
Thankyou

I mean the HK optimus G, NOT G PRO

By using the zip on the first post?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
Install the freegee app from the play store, make sure you root first :).
[Sprint LG Optimus G] klhk:
It said my device need new special lock?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] jhcomputerguy:
I had this too. then said that the backup did not match and it said boo and don't restart until recovered. Now it is just stuck on intstalling.. Any help on this?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Shelnutt2:
You aren't properly rooted, most likely.

klhk, you are fine to just click okay and unlock.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] jhcomputerguy:
Is this fixable? It said not to reboot until finished installing but it is stuck on installing.. Been like this for almost 45 minutes..

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Nevermind, not rooted so did not do anything. Rebooted fine..
[Sprint LG Optimus G] jonahly:
This didn't work so I used LGNPST
[Sprint LG Optimus G] afraaa:
i can not see downloadable zip at first post ! for international version . can anyone spot it for me ?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Go to the Play store. This one is very old
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Kico. St:
if i have a sprint optimus g, after unlocking with this method ,can i use it with another simcard for example a vodafone ?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _dannyboy:
No. Unlocking is unlocking the boot loader. When the boot loader is unlocked, it allows greater customization of your phone. What you're trying to do is flashing to a new provider which is just about impossible to do since this is a CDMA device.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] trollarc:
Not impossible- ringplus is available. The sim card thing won't work though(unless you are in the wrong forum, if you have a removable sim card you are in the wrong forum). Also, there are posts out there about using dfs to flash to prepaid networks for other phones which MAY or may not work on this phone if you are patient.

Either way, not applicable to this version of unlocking.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Invicta:
thanx for this awesome app, i have a question, how can i return to the stock recovery?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Use the Restore recovery in Freegee app from the Playstore. Or LGNPST.

Edit. But you MUST be on stock with no apps removed.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Namaloom:
Mine E98820a Hong Kong Version is not supported. Can anyone help me?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] AdriVelazquez:
it looks like I had to hold the volume up key after I pressed volume down then power.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] latindor17:
Are the ADB drivers the same as the LG drivers or is it something else?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
I pushed alot of buttons prior, so not really sure on the combination. I pushed volume dn/power and got the reboot message. But nothing happened. Then pushed volume dn button again and got the Dload message. That's when I panicked after reading that message! Tried holding volume dn and power together for a few seconds and it rebooted.

Should be the same
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ncfastls1:
Yall are awesome. I know what I'll be doing tonight!