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[Sprint LG Optimus G] _dannyboy:
If I try linux what are the chances of a brick?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Honestly, I don't know. If you look at your thread again though, I see there's been some helpful additional posts. Sorry I couldn't help more.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
OP REVAMPED!! Hopefully it makes better sense
[Sprint LG Optimus G] n1vlek:
So if I want to stay stock, its okay to just root and not unlock it right?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Yes. But you CANNOT remove any apps unless you unlock, or you'll end up in a bootloop.

EDIT. Unless you use this. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39265075
[Sprint LG Optimus G] w8setter:
Rooted phone with no issues....unlocking procedure seemed to do fine until I power phone down....just goes into a bootloop...cannot get into fastboot or bootloader or twrp...please help!!!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
In the OP, look at the lgnpst/teeny bin section. Also the" some other options" section.

If unlocking is having issues, Freegee has a special unlock for problem phones. Not sure where it is in the app though.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] w8setter:
Thanks man the other unlock option in freegee worked flawlessly...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _dannyboy:
Do I HAVE to have a recovery installed in order to unlock the bootloader? I downloaded freegee and backed up my EFS...is that enough?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
You have to have a recovery installed to unlock and flash ROM's, Kernels,etc. Whether you use FreeGee, or the teeny bins it doesn't matter. Installing FreeGee and not running it will not install an unlocked bootloader, but at least it'll back up the EFS.

Basically all you've done by not installing, is rooted your phone, and backed up EFS. That's it. You can't do much else with it. Definitely don't try and remove the bloat from stock unless you are unlocked. You'll end up in a bootloop.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] gitit20:
Freegee is bricking my phone UGH pain in the but have had to LGPNST 3 times now rooting works fin its the freegee that does it is there a way of doing it with the PC like it use to be not the app from the app store?

---------- Post added at 01:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:48 AM ----------

Got it just used tinybean or just to stir the pot SMALL bean haha :P

So if freegee is jailing your phone and not liberating it then use tiny beans the link is a couple pages back thanks to who ever posted this
[Sprint LG Optimus G] w8setter:
Hit menu on the freegee app and use the alternative unlock method and follow directions...that's what I had to do....I kept soft bricking my phone the other way also...hope this helps...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _dannyboy:
Cant get into fastboot mode. Volume up + power just goes into normal boot...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Try pressing and holding the power button for 20+ sec. That will turn it off. Then go into fastboot.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] n1vlek:
what else do unlocking bootloader does besides able to install custom roms?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
1. Backup and restore installed ROMs.

2. Can help cut down on use of LGNPST.

3. Its where the fun begins. :D
[Sprint LG Optimus G] n1vlek:
what is LGNPST? and Freego is the only way to unlock the bootlocker?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
LGNPST is LG's version of Samsungs Odin. Its the program to fix and restore your phone to Factory fresh.

Freegee is the easiest way

Another option requires LGNPST and the teeny bins. Teeny bins has its own thread.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] n1vlek:
as a sidenote.....i used freegee at 20+% and i turned off the phone after it completes. then when i try to do that fastboot, it stays on the lg screen.....would that consider a soft brick or i should charge it a bit with the lg screen on and let it on for a while before trying something else
[Sprint LG Optimus G] piscesjoey:
Just got this phone today & read this whole guide like 5 times lol. I had LGNPST & TeenyBins on deck in case, but didn't need them, everything worked without a problem, thank you!

Sent from my LifeLess Optimus G
[Sprint LG Optimus G] fergie716:
way to be man

read=prepared

take note folks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Added some Mac links for rooting.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] bocaccio:
I used the zv9 method. probably not what its called but it was unbelievably easy to root compared to my galaxy note2. However...how do i get twrp on here?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] PartimusPrime:
You can use freegee or lgnpst with teenybins to unlock bootloader and install twrp :cool:

Sent from my Lifeless Optimus G
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Added links to Stock ZVB Odex and Deodexed ROMS.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] geova87:
I have not been able to make ANY driver work on Windows 8. I've tried all the .exe's and I have installed as reg user and as admin.... nothing... any help?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
To anybody that might have read this in the last 3hrs.

Do not use the ZVB .bin method I had posted! Things have changed.

It's my fault. I hadn't been keeping current on these methods and things are a little different now. As far as the .bin file method.

Rooting and Unlocking is still the same as I have listed- I've removed what is/was wrong

I'll be working on reinstalling and rewriting this so it is current.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] misfit61871:
I just got my LGOG last Friday, coming from the amaze. I used your guide and method and rooted and unlocked no problem. Still running stock, thanks for making this thread, it was very helpful and took me less than 5 minutes once I read everything. Now I just need to decide on staying with stock or trying a custom ROM.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
FreeGee section updated

Added link to ZVB.bin

Added walkthrough-ish LGNPST Root/Unlock. It's buried in the "LGNPST, teenybin" section.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] SlimMan:
Hi all.

I just got my LGOG yesterday (07-31). It came with ZVB, I have always rooted and used a custom ROM on my phones (When ava.), however my wife really doesn't want me to attempt it on this one. I have read through about 90% of this entire thread, have seen some issues but nothing that could be fixed so far.

Since this is my FIRST LG/Sprint phone I am wondering what I am looking at in terms of security against tampering with the phone and then having it replaced it need be, I mean Samsung has there thing and so on, does LG / Sprint have a way of tracking all this I should be aware of?

Also what's the biggest thing I need to be cautious about when attempting to do this, by that I mean whats the worst thing I could do / not do to cause some serious issues with my phone?

For those of you that have been rooted / unlocked for some time now, what are the long term effects of doing this, has the phone started acting crazy over time or has the performance improved and be solid? (I know it can go either way with things)

TO the OP and the DEVS, you guys ROCK! Thanks so much for all the hard work and effort that you guys have put into this project / phone.

Thanks, Slim!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
If you're talking about Samsung's CFQ, I think that is what it's called, then no. Nobody has found any tracking programs on this LG.

As with any mod on any phone, there always the potential of hard bricking the phone. It has happened. But for the most part, LGNPST is our cure. It's like Samsung Odin. My phone has been rooted/unlocked as soon as we could. I've had no long term issues of any kind. But then with all the ROMs we have, I flash at least once per week. And all the Roms here are working very well for us. There's even overclocking kernels, that we all know, this phone does not need. Mostly, if clocked to high, just become unstable.

Hope this answers your questions. Worst case, if your phone has issues, Here, or the irc, will help you out. We have a great community here that is very helpful.

If you take the plunge, welcome to where the fun begins. :)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] SlimMan:
Thanks Engine!

If I do decide to take the plunge I will be sure and let you all know how it goes. :D

Thanks,
[Sprint LG Optimus G] SlimMan:
Will this take your phone back to stock (no unlock / root)?

ZVB.bin/tot http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877489996830

Thanks,
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Yup. With LGNPST. Just in case. ;)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
[MENTION=4225168]SlimMan[/MENTION]. I noticed a few of the questions you had in other threads. CM ROMs will show a weaker signal than stock. Best way to find out is do a speed test.

If you bounce between ROMs, you do not have to LGNPST or flash to stock.

The best way is to, in TWRP 2.5.0.0, advanced tab, wipe /cache, /dalvik, /data, and/system. So all 4. This will give you a clean install of the ROM you are flashing.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] SlimMan:
Fan of engine95

Thanks engine, you are becoming my hero! Q. tho, how will a speed test tell me anything about my radio signal?

Thanks,
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
My understanding of the radios, and from what I've experienced, the phone part of the radio, you can only tell by calls really. The reception bars are more for data. Which a speed test will show good from bad reception.

I've made many calls with no bars, but couldn't get data. I used to believe in the bars, but now I take it with a grain of salt.

Also, in stock at least, there is a reception part in About phone. Not sure about CM.

Im just trying to help. Our community, as far as answering questions, has really shrunk. I'm hoping/ guessing because it's summer.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] elvyrorie:
When I ran FreeGee everything went fine. I saw the yay menu pop up. But when I picked up the phone to click it the auto rotate kicked in, then the yay menu disappeared and it just says installing. Is it Ok to just continue and reboot the device?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
If you got the yay, you should be fine. I think mine did the same as yours. But there's always the chance it didn't install right.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] elvyrorie:
Everything went smooth, Thanks!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] neudof:
step 11 in the unlock bootloader says to backup the FreeGee, EFS and TWRP folders to your PC

I was able to find the FreeGee and TWRP folders, but for the life of me cannot find the EFS folder.....

Where is the EFS folder?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Its EFS_BACKUPS. It might be in /root, or in the "0" folder. It'll show up if you run a CM rom. Or if you ran autoprimes EFS backup, or .zip create.

Thanks for pointing that out. I'll get that corrected. And it's nice to know someone is actually backing these files up. :thumbup:
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Androidawg:
Simplest method. Use Framaroot to root and freegee to unlock and load recovery. Done. Download ROM and flash.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] crispcat89:
You can verify it works? I know framaroot works with the sprint Optimus G. And I installed the freegee app from the play store, have you used this method to install recovery?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] PartimusPrime:
Yes I have used freegee to unlock bootloader and install TWRP :)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] crispcat89:
Giving it a try, at least if I brick my phone the HTC one I ordered will be here tomorrow. But thanks for answering my question.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] crispcat89:
Rooted and unlocked with recovery. But I'm having issues with boot loops and a black screen. Have to plug into charger. hold volume down, and power. Let LG logo flash twice. Unplug from charger and then sprint screen comes up. Cant boot into recovery unless its through goomanager
[Sprint LG Optimus G] PartimusPrime:
So when you power off the phone, and you press and hold volume up and power, do you get the fastest screen?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
It sounds like you still have stock recovery. If your phone still boots up, FreeGee has an sbl unlock in its menu.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] crispcat89:
I can't boot into recovery with out using goomanager. I have flashed cm10.2. It works fine. I can hold volume up and power and it takes me to a fast boot screen. Says mako as my model. And says my phone is unlocked. I'm able to turn my phone on and off. But just getting it to boot is not as simple as holding the power button. Anyone else ever have an issue like this? I'm used to Samsung phones. I can flash ROMs. So I don't mind this too much. It's just odd to me.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
So now I'm confused. Right now your only issue is just being able to turn your phone on?

You have recovery, you're unlocked, and you can flash ROMs.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] crispcat89:
Here is my process of getting my phone on. Only boot loops and from time to time only shows a blank black screen if I don't use a charger.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
So you can't boot into a ROM. But you can get into recovery. Try doing a factory reset in twrp or cwm. If you have stock recovery, you'll lose your SD. But it sounds like you have TWRP or CWM.

Or, if you can boot into a ROM, charge with a wall charger. Just a thought.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] crispcat89:
I can boot into a ROM. I have twrp. But I can't boot the phone period without having it plugged into my charger. The phone works. I'm using it now to type this. It's just getting it on. Anyway thanks for all the help. This reminds me of a tethered jailbreak on an iPhone or something.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Only some seem to have issues. It's weird.

I don't know if that Framaroot might be an issue or not. I think that's what you said you used.

You could flash a stock ROM. There are links to 2 in the OP. Odex and deodex. Just more thoughts.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
It just donned on me. CM 10.2 could be the problem. It uses JB 4.3 and has a blank screen issue for some. Try those stock ROMs I linked to and see if that fixes it.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] crispcat89:
I started over and got everything working. No more booting issues.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
ZVC bin added. Please thank tommyjoesanders here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2437284

My upload was bad, so I won't have another one til tomorrow.

FYI. fiddy619 Universal root works. FreeGee DOES NOT yet. It needs to be updated. So DO NOT REMOVE APPS YET!!! You have been warned!

Changes found so far:

Roaming popup still keeps showing up after being checked

less than 10 character texts work now

Avoid poor wifi connections is still messed up.

tommyjoesanders - They sure did fix auto brightness sensors, wifi and signal locks on better and they updated most the pre installed apps from google.

The modem/radio seems to be the same. But tommyjoe says they made improvements in other ways.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
FreeGee now unlocks ZVC!!!! Thanks Shelnutt2! We're free to do as we please.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] bigjoexxl:
How exactly do we install this update? Do you just download it from here and flash it like you would a ROM? I'm pretty sure that's not what you do so that's why I'm asking...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Not in zip yet.

Use LGNPST and use the ZVC.bin in the OP.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
I also need to credit ZVC to a couple other people that found it also.

[MENTION=5157539]Grumpster78[/MENTION], and also [MENTION=4270508]un1ocked[/MENTION] who had a slower connection. ;) Thank you for peaking our interest.:good:

I gave you both a "Thanks" in your posts.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] bigjoexxl:
I've never really understood LGNPST. Mostly because me and computers don't understand each other. Lol. Hopefully it will become easier in a few days. Thanks for replying though.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Willo13B:
Should we use the same dll as zvb?

Thank you guys for providing zvc!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Go to the teeny bin thread, in the additional section. LGNPST is automatic

I did with no problems. And I believe that's the one to use with LGNPST. The one in the zip I think is for LGTool. But then there may be no difference. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Edit. This^^^ is correct. Use the .dll we've used all along. Do not use the one in the zip. I'll update the OP.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] gitit20:
Just a quick one here does freegee still soft brick the device? Or should I just use tiny beans since its all set up on my pc still? My friend bough this phone and before I jacked it up thought I would just pop in and ask...

By the way think you for this thread its handy as hell man...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] SlimMan:
I have been using it for a good while, I prob. do a clean install on avg. every other day and no issues.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
It worked for me just fine. Shelnutt2 updated to ZVC. Same directions as ZVB.

I've heard that if your worried about a softbrick, just do the sbl unlock in FreeGee menu. Disclaimer..do it at your own risk.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
I'm out of Thanks for today. I'll catch you tomorrow. Thank you.

Edit. For now, teeny bins are not for ZVC. Wait until autoprime gives us the blessing.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] PartimusPrime:
Have you tried unlocking through freegee using the sbl method? Those disclaimers really scare me :eek:
[Sprint LG Optimus G] SlimMan:
Pardon my ignorance here and I don't mean to try and Hi-Jack your thread Engine, but is Sprint pushing the ZVC update or did I miss a thread on dl'ing it?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] gitit20:
Thanks guys

ZVC hu? never even herd of that update whats all new in that one?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Luckily...no. But if I remember right, it is very rare that you'll brick your phone. Only a handful have had issues and that's been awhile.

By the sbl unlock, I mean the one that is on the FreeGee main screen. You have to hit the menu button to even see it. The normal warning about sbl is just the disclaimer.

I thought about trying it, but I chickened out.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Read about it on pages 28-29 of this thread. Honestly, I really don't think much has changed, but they did improve a few things.

Edit. Kernel being the main change
[Sprint LG Optimus G] PartimusPrime:
Me too lol... You have to get a code online and I decide to just unlock with the sbl teeny bin... Thanks for everything bro!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Just don't use teeny bins on ZVC yet. Wait for autoprime to say it's OK. And Thank you. I'm outta Thanks. Catch you tomorrow.:D
[Sprint LG Optimus G] autoprime:
TeenyBin SBL Unlock(formally Alt Bin) and FreeGee SBL Unlock do the same thing. The only differences... TeenyBin flashes the SBL stack through LGNPST and FreeGee flashes the SBL stack using root/commands while booted in the OS. Different delivery... same partitions being flashed.

FreeGee works on ZVC and so does TeenyBin. :good:
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Awesome! Thanks!

Now we be good all around with ZVC. :D
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
ZVC bin for LGNPST use added

ZVC bin for LGFlashTool added with link to Guide
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Worrys27:
Just wanted to say that this post is awsome especially for noobs like me. I have one question though. I have flashed cm and gone back to stock several times already. Everytime I root and unlock bootloader I get a message saying "unfortunately .com lge hidden menu has stopped". Should I be worried about something here. Does this affect the phone negatively in any way?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Thank you. It's been too long, but I seem to remember that happening to me. I wished I could remember what caused it, but it's no big deal. You'll be just fine.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Time To Shine:
So this has probably already been asked but I'm on C, do I still use the B or JB method?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Not quit sure what you're asking?

If you mean as far as rooting/unlocking zvc, it's the same as zvb.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Time To Shine:
That's what I was asking. If I use the same steps as listed n the first thread (because zvc isn't mentioned in the thread, just in the title). Thank you.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
I'll update it. Thanks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Time To Shine:
Everything worked until:

7. Hold vol up + power until lg logo shows up - Fastboot should show "Unlocked" on the last line

now when I boot it just shows the lg logo for a second, then that goes away and it just sits on a black screen. nothing else happens.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
These are the options that I know of. The sbl unlock seems to be becoming the way to unlock. teeny bins do the same but with a different delivery.

Make sure you are powering off the phone by pressing and holding the "Power" button for at least 20+ seconds, then release.

If you can get into download mode, use LGNPST. Use the ZVB bin file.

If you can get into recovery, flash a ROM

If FreeGee for some reason doesn't work, and/or softbricks, you have three options:

1. Use the sbl unlock built into FreeGee - Capacitive menu -> sbl unlock. Follow the directions - From what I understand, this is becoming quite common and is almost the preferred method to avoid softbricking.

2. If you have LGNPST you can use teeny bins. http://xdaforums.com/show...03&postcount=1

Need info on LGNPST or need it? http://xdaforums.com/show...03&postcount=1 In "Additional Section" click the "Hide" button. Or in the irc. http://xdaforums.com/show...88&postcount=1

3. LGFlashTool - Unbricking and Firmware flashing http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2443185

This is a new option. (Repair Center Thorough)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Time To Shine:
So there isn't anything I can do to recover the data on the phone? I just have to reinstall everything?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
It's possible.

A TWRP Factory reset will save your /data/media

A Stock Factory Reset MAY save your /data/media. Most times not though.

Make sure the phone is shut down. Press and hold Power for 20 sec+

Turn your phone on. See if it'll boot up.

If not. Shut down

hold vol up+power- is Fastboot showing? vol down twice then power = TWRP - if you get this then flash a stockish ROM and get your info

If not. Shut down phone

Hold vol dwn+power until capacitive lights come on and release. Should be Stock recovery vol moves up/down, capacitive menu button selects.

You might not get your data. Select factory reset

If neither of these work then, LGNPST or LGFlashTool.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] avoidtheecho:
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[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
???? And this means what?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Many updates

Links to the ZVC update. Thanks to highnoteuser and shabbypenguin

Updated how to update to ZVC, now using TWRP also - Thanks to _dannyboy

Added link to TWRP 2.6.3.0 flashable.zip - It's said to be working good again - Thanks to octhrope, maybe others

Added more FreeGee sbl unlock information

Probably some other stuff I can't remember.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] treezy26:
So zvc teeny bin will update it? I'm on stock rooted no mods

idk how i got here...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Not teeny bins. You can update with LGNPST or the update itself. There's ZVC bin, and ZVC update zip. Follow the directions in the op.

teeny bins and Freegee both work on ZVC to unlock.

Edit. And LGFlashtool.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] AFschizoid:
I'm surprised nobody mentioned that framaroot 1.6 works with the gandalf method so you can root and unlock without having to use a computer at all. I've done it to my phone a couple times after flashing back to stock on both zvb and zvc. The link for the framaroot thread is... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
I just had to put this through it's paces.

Just an FYI for everybody. Framaroot does not unlock your phone.

So I wiped everything but SD and LGNPST ZVC. Yes Framaroot does work without a computer. I did Superuser (it gives you a choice. Superuser, and SuperSU), and Gandolf exploit. (again, another choice, Gandolf and Aragorn exploits) rooted with no problem.

Then I installed FreeGee to unlock. Unlocked using the regular method. No problems. (I've never had to use FreeGee's SBL unlock method in it's menu. I did have to acknowledge Superuser 29 times to get it to unlock. ( I checked Superuser log)

To me, fiddy619 Universal root was easier because it had less choices and it's never created any issues.

Framaroot does work, but has too many choices, so you have a better chance at having to do more work for root.

Just my opinions.