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[G3 General] SilverZero:
I think he meant he'd have already paid for the device before he has a method worked out - i.e. he would need to have one in-hand to test on, so he'd already have purchased it. After that, he could resell the device, so no point in collecting donations for it. But he's got a lot of projects going, so who knows when that will all happen if ever.

I can't imagine him or any good dev making people pay for a root method.
[G3 General] F4M0U569:
I think he charged people before
[G3 General] Epix4G:
I have no problems paying 20 to 50 bucks for root and unlocked bootloader.

Sent from my LGLS990 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[G3 General] drock212:
What he has? I know he's worked on some of the phones I own and he hasn't charged for those. Besides he said it himself he'd accept DONATIONS (keyword there)
[G3 General] F4M0U569:
in his droid eris root app
[G3 General] jcase:
I've got a good 10hours + into it, ended up having to drive a couple hours to find a store with an LG G3 in stock at a reasonable price (yeah I live a ways out). If it doesn't take much more time it will be $1-5, if it ends up taking a lot more it will be $5-15 range. All depends on the time it eats up, and if I end up needing a second LG G3 or not to complete it.

Why not? It is a heck of a lot of work, and an expensive process. I drove two hours to Tacoma to pay $600 for a device I will never use outside of this, I have specialty tools for debugging/reverse engineering that run in the $1000s each, that I bought for doing this kind of thing. I'd rather not do it, and never release anything, than eat $600 and hours of my life for nothing. I don't force people to buy my apps, and I dont deter others from writing their own.
[G3 General] jcase:
I never charged for that, someone else put it on the market without my permission, I had to go through google to take it down. I put it on XDA for free.

Actually, I said I would take donations for the purpledrake one, that I released for free. I asked sprint people not to donate.
[G3 General] SilverZero:
Fair enough. I have honestly never seen a paid root method before. I come from HTC EVO 4G and 4G LTE, but I understand those were carrier-specific devices. This is my first time in a cross-carrier forum. I don't know what goes into rooting a phone (debugging tools). I live in a starry-eyed world where people dev for the fun of it. That sounds sarcastic, but I really did believe it. That's on me. Before today, I'd never heard of paying for root. I've heard of bounties, but I think you yourself have said those are worth very little (I have done some reading since the beginning of this discussion).

Anyway, do what you need to do.
[G3 General] holmescal:
I've had my Sprint version LG G3 (gold) for 10 days and I am patiently waiting for root. It's worth the small amount of $$$ to me...Count me in as a waiting customer :good::good::good:
[G3 General] jcase:
I've never charged for a publicly released root before, but we have charged for an HTC unlock/s-off, which went well enough. With security getting better, the financial and time costs to root a device have gone from $7 for cheap wine and a few hours, to hundreds and days/weeks.
[G3 General] jr313:
I would def pay for your time and effort. I don't expect anything for free we aren't entitled to anything. I know you and all other devs put out your work even tho you spend so much time away from families and work and your personal life. Time is money in anything. Name a price and it will be paid! Thank you all for everything you do and sacrifice for us. When you don't have too!
[G3 General] jcase:
Hell I might as well retire then, I'll take $10,000,000 thanks, wire it, paypal fees are brutal at that level.
[G3 General] jr313:
I don't have that kind of money but if you charged for your work all the ppl that wanted root would accumulate and get you a nice payback for your time.
[G3 General] fgcchevy:
$1-$15 sounds fair to me. I'll be patiently waiting. Thanks for what u do!

Sent from my Black Lg G3
[G3 General] jcase:
I was hoping you were secretly bill gates, and I would get a wire transfer, o well, I guess it's cheap wine for me tonight
[G3 General] jr313:
Lmao! Sorry brotha! As long as it is not MD 20/20
[G3 General] Epix4G:
If it's md 20/20 all we are going to get its a head ache....lol

Sent from my LGLS990 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[G3 General] Skizzy034:
I never publicly give a** kissing praise to a developer on here but seriously, no need to explain yourself.

jcase is the real deal guys. I've seen him work wonders.
[G3 General] suljo94:
for the bootloader unlock. I will pay as soon as it comes out but for the root I will pay the first one who roots the Android l (lg stock) version, I will pay between 20 and 50€ (faster=more), Why will I pay so much for root? because I can't stand seeing you kill yourself with Cheap wine, it is a good start for rehab ??

haha
[G3 General] justinswidebody:
Count me in for $50.00 for sprint root
[G3 General] tourbound129:
I will gladly pay for Sprint root as well.
[G3 General] zgroten:
I'll add another $50 for a Sprint root.
[G3 General] Ikyo:
That is more than fair and perfectly understandable. I hope you get everything done quickly for it.
[G3 General] tschmid:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] do you know if somebody is working on the d855 europe/int version? Not root method cause towelroot works. The bootloader unlock.

Thanks
[G3 General] FuNKSioN:
So far, no one has openly said that they're working on bootloader unlock for any G3 variant.
[G3 General] Riken:
Also waiting for Sprint root. Thanks for your hard work!!! Cant wait
[G3 General] Epix4G:
They have said they will start working on unlock when everyone gets root.....

Sent from my LGLS990 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[G3 General] T-Fanatic:
Just out of curiosity, is there a twitter or g+ I can follow to know when a Windows version of root is out. Thanks.
[G3 General] CWick4141:
A few pages back someone has a step by step guide on how to root on Windows..I used it..took 2mins
[G3 General] rjbogz:
Is there any way I can help with this? I have the Sprint version and I am quite savvy on a PC. Willing to put some time in, but I haven't tinkered around much on Android yet.
[G3 General] ScrapMaker:
Sprint G3 as well. Willing to help test if needed.
[G3 General] _Infamous_:
Stop asking to test , this has been stated 20 times, if they needed tester they would ask!
[G3 General] cajun9924:
+1 would be willing to pay.
[G3 General] scy1192:
I think something that can't be said enough is don't update when you get your phone. If a hypothetical 10e were to release tomorrow, it could potentially break all root methods. Don't risk it.
[G3 General] force70:
Can we see some love for the Canadian variant?

or will it be pretty much the same as AT&T which is usually the case minus the locked down bootloaders the ATT devices have.

Us canucks need root too lol!

sent from Canada via my Note 3, Note 2 or One X +
[G3 General] Epix4G:
U Canucks probably don't even spell it right ....lol probably like reught..... have a Molson eh

Sent from my SM-G900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[G3 General] thecubed:
What's the Canadian model number and carrier name? (Full model number please)
[G3 General] Dog_Daze:
Reught??? What's that abeught?

Sent from my LG-D851
[G3 General] MMarkkk:
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i can't wait :cowboy:
[G3 General] fatboypup:
happy to see this!!! going to get me a quick circle case on the way home from work. :good:
[G3 General] force70:
All ive been able to get for a model number thus far is LGD852

It will be on rogers and bell.

Thanks.

And for you other 2 jokers ....u both gave me a good LOL for real..:D:D

sent from Canada via my Note 3, Note 2 or One X +
[G3 General] roughneckboren:
Are you able to root via towelroot or ioroot?
[G3 General] force70:
Dont know lol...we dont get the device here until aug 01

sent from Canada via my Note 3, Note 2 or One X +
[G3 General] suljo94:
I really hope that name isn't definitive because "I will rootytooty" my phone Sounds like you are ready for the house of the mentally challagend
[G3 General] roughneckboren:
That's a long time. I just got mine today. Enjoying it so far. Weird step from the note 3. I'

I'm willing to do some testing if needed. Anything to help with getting this thing sorted out
[G3 General] Colchiro:
:D
[G3 General] suljo94:
thanks and thank god:p
[G3 General] thecubed:
I don't know, sounds like we've got a lot of people voting for rootytooty ;) I'll have to talk to jcase about the name and see if he's got something in mind.

I just got back from work, so I'm going to spend some more time looking at alternate SPR/TMO roots, and try to see if we can get the D852 tot files online.
[G3 General] engine95:
Added latest info I could find to the OP.
[G3 General] poczynek:
What about Juicy Root?
[G3 General] maxbot:
I just installed international version V10f on my D855 and unfortunately, none of the root methods do work any more. So it seems like LG patched them all..
[G3 General] Maine_Coon:
sorry.

didn't your mother tell you not to accept any OTAs if you want to have root on your phone? :eek:

Hopefully another exploit will be found by the developers.

---------- Post added at 06:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:25 PM ----------

anything but rootytooty.:cool:
[G3 General] dragonsofcp:
What about frootytooty fresh and rooty! ?
[G3 General] Colchiro:
https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC

https://twitter.com/utoprime

https://twitter.com/tylerfixer
[G3 General] roc342:
+1 for sprint root
[G3 General] karmacide:
Just donated for Sprint root. I appreciate what you & everybody else does for this community, Android wouldn't be the same without ya. :good:
[G3 General] Epix4G:
They said not to as it would probably be a paid root

Sent from my LGLS990 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[G3 General] karmacide:
Doesn't matter, I'd still pay again officially for root.
[G3 General] Mistertac:
Just want to say thanks to any and all devs in here working on the various projects for these phones.... No matter how everything turns out in the end it's much appreciated!

- Sent From My G3
[G3 General] fatboypup:
Yeah I cant wait for the "where are the sprint roms" threads after we get root lol
[G3 General] Hi5josh:
+1 For Sprint root & possibly unlocked bootloader with TWRP support! :D
[G3 General] Epix4G:
I understand that but they have already refunded some people because of it...

Sent from my LGLS990 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[G3 General] Riken:
I want to donate for Sprint root and give my services for testing my LG G3 communication device... Where do I sign up??:p

Lets all move along now guys.
[G3 General] Epix4G:
You can go to freenode #lg-g3 and join irc but of you don't know what this is or how to adb etc you may just hang there and watch

Sent from my LGLS990 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[G3 General] ApriliaM3:
Let's keep things on-topic and civil here please guys...
[G3 General] lossah:
Just to be sure.

Its possible when rooted to completely restore the phone? No "root-count"-thingy etc? As in root > something happens > unroot > warranty?
[G3 General] adiliyo:
from what i understand using the pc tools brings your phone back to original status, no flags tripped or anything
[G3 General] Mistertac:
Here you go

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2799647

- Sent From My G3
[G3 General] ScrapMaker:
Possibly a stupid question.. but if Sprint ZV4 is not rootable, but ZV2 is, can we not use recovery tools to get it back to this point and then root it? Or are we stuck at the old firmware after that since we have a locked bootloader?
[G3 General] jr313:
I wondered the same thing, but you can't find the ZV2 firmware anywhere.
[G3 General] SilverZero:
Very likely the case. I know on my HTC phones you could flash an RUU (basically a firmware upgrade - or downgrade) and oftentimes that would let you go backward, but I don't think that same option is available for other devices. And like [MENTION=2297242]jr313[/MENTION] said, I don't think anybody has publicly made available the Sprint ZV2 firmware.
[G3 General] Jocelyn:
Previous, current, and future firmware are leaked on a certain website, but this hasn't happened with our device. That said, I'm fairly sure the G3 can tot back and forth between firmware, because my G2 has gone back and forth on ZV7, ZV8, ZVA, and ZVC many many times lol.
[G3 General] ScrapMaker:
I was going to say -- every device has a download mode of some kind to flash various firmware revisions. We just need to find our RUU/Odin equivalent, along with the stock ZV2 firmware. Then we can root. The question from there is whether or not we can use TWRP to flash new firmware with a locked bootloader. From my HTC experiences, I seem to recall not being able to flash modem/firmware with a locked bootloader, nor custom kernels. I could only flash custom ROMs with stock kernels.
[G3 General] Koroz:
So here is the thing for people wondering:

Stock firmware are "signed" by the provider. In the most simple terms, think of your phone as your house. Your bootloader is your door. People are software. You can have any number of different types of people come in and out of your home through your door if they have the key, if they don't, they get met with a locked door and can't enter.

So, yes, if we found an official ZV2 we would be able to flash. We won't unless someone very nice at Sprint/LG decide to leak the firmware. My guess is that because ZV2 is known to allow root, they will make sure that is locked down tight as they can.
[G3 General] ScrapMaker:
If someone has a ZV2 device, can we not get their help to pull the firmware? Perhaps that is much to difficult to re-package in a way that we can flash?
[G3 General] Jocelyn:
No one's ls990 will come with ZV2. It would have to be leaked on a certain website, then purchased and this has not yet happened. I can almost guarantee you, root will be achieved before ZV2 leaks.
[G3 General] Koroz:
I was the first person at least near my local store who had one on launch day, my wife works 2 doors down and I was there at opening because I was already at my wifes work helping her out. My version came default with ZV4 so the only way they are going to get ZV2 firmware is POSSIBLY if they have a unit they "won" from the contest but I highly doubt it.
[G3 General] ScrapMaker:
So then it's a bit interesting that there are all these roots that work with ZV2 when it doesn't even exist in the wild. Were they review units then?
[G3 General] Jocelyn:
I don't think ZV2 was ever actually tested, but I could be mistaken. Rather, ZV4 has a newer kernel, which prevents Towelroot & IORoot from obtaining root.

This exactly^
[G3 General] Koroz:
I am speaking from no real world experience here because I have never seen a ZV2 in the wild and I don't know everyone who got test units, so take this with a grain of salt. But if I were to guestimate why this is, it would be in regards to the date of the kernel revision being older then any known fix for the exploit that the root exploits use so they "estimated" that that Kernel revision will work. We know the software version is "there" we just don't have access to it.

I know a few devs from my PS2 hacking days who would purposely hold back things so they can profit from it, not that I am complaining I did white hat work for Sony's DNAS system so I profited from my knowledge too. That could be another reason, maybe not a "dev" but whoever might have that version might be waiting until they feel they can profit the most from it.
[G3 General] poczynek:
How is it that it appears that the boot loader appears to be unlocked to gain a custom recovery as per this thread?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2825865

LG G3 F400 Recovery 6.0.4.9
[G3 General] Eyalkn:
Just flashed it and did a nandroid backup on Verizon g3
[G3 General] jr313:
Were you able to restore? I read ppl saying they couldn't figure out how to restore the backup.
[G3 General] Eyalkn:
I didn't try to restore, from what I heard this recovery doesn't bypass the system's security and doesn't even replace the stock recovery.
[G3 General] suljo94:
because this isn't a real recovery it is just an app that mimics it
[G3 General] kwkw480:
Does anyone know if there is a team attempting to unlock the Verizon LG g3 bootloader and if so where I could go to watch for updates? Thank you :)
[G3 General] roughneckboren:
https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC

https://twitter.com/utoprime

https://twitter.com/tylerfixer

Couple of pages back. And just keep an eye on the forums here.
[G3 General] arcanexvi:
Seriously? You been under a rock? Lol
[G3 General] Mistertac:
Hey I know how it is I was asking where to look for updates on this as well not to long ago. Although I did know there was a team of talented folks already on it.... Just didn't know where to look

- Sent From My G3
[G3 General] Colchiro:
More here: http://xdaforums.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/bounty-lg-lg3-bootloader-unlock-t2819618
[G3 General] danny_and_2:
Tethered TWRP Bootloader (FIRST REAL???)

But I searched the web today for TWRP bootloader for my INT D855 phone. And I actually stumpled upon something...

Look here: http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/development/recovery-twrp-2-7-1-3-t2831668
[G3 General] yoavst:
Yea, it works
[G3 General] misiokicio:
Yeah just read the whole thread on this italian forum... Looks like it is working fine on d855 and let you to perform nandroid backup and restore it as well! I think this recovery deserve a separate thread
[G3 General] danny_and_2:
It is now created. :good:

Hopefully I won't step over anybody'es toes. :8
[G3 General] tschmid:
Its this a real recovery on the phone fir d855 int?
[G3 General] danny_and_2:
Yes it is, but it's a tethered recovery.
[G3 General] Mistertac:
I'd sure go for a tethered recovery for my Verizon G3 lol.

Anything is better than nothing. I hear ya though it's not quite the same as just having TWRP/CWM right on the phone

- Sent From My G3
[G3 General] danny_and_2:
Hopefully all our devices will get this unlocked soon, so we can enjoy our device 100%. ?

And yes, this tethered edition is deff better than stock. So hopefully we will see more devs now. :)
[G3 General] tschmid:
Thanks
[G3 General] streilu:
I will get my phone tomorrow, I think its D855 model. I hope the community is that strong as in times of 4X HD (they made the bootloader unlockable after a few months). LG finally unlocked the bootloader of this phone after something like a **** storm. But huh, why not if it works?

Can't wait to hold it in my hands and root it!
[G3 General] ebertshay:
Will the spreadsheet be updated?

Hey everyone!

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question but will the spreadsheet be updated when new roots are found? I've been checking back on this thread about five times a day to see if there is a root for sprint yet but just making sure I'm looking in the right place. Should I be looking at the spreadsheet or reading the most recent page of the thread?

Again, sorry for the dumb question I'm just new to the forum and not sure how things are done around here!

Thanks you!
[G3 General] SilverZero:
jcase has root but he won't be releasing it until mid-August at the earliest. It will be paid. Nobody else is saying they have or are working on a method AFAIK.
[G3 General] RHall1340:
Has he ever explained why the wait? Seems like he is risking someone else releasing a root method and losing a lot of potential money. Then again, maybe he is confident he is the only one who knows how.. but then why the delay still? Some have said its because they want to wait until the bootloader is unlocked.. Not sure why that matters since the other versions of this device have root without that.

I'm sure there is a good reason.. The wait will probably be worth it, even though it sucks without root.
[G3 General] roghaj:
I think he would have mentioned that. Probably just cheezin on IRC.
[G3 General] ebertshay:
Oh ok gotcha. Where will it be posted when released then? I don't mind paying but any guess on what it will cost?
[G3 General] engine95:
Read pages 36, 37 of this thread. It's what jcase had to say.
[G3 General] RHall1340:
Ok it sounds like he may have a exploit identified or an idea but its not in any form that can be distributed or working yet. Then he also states he is 'taking a break' from the exploit stuff. So it looks like we're probably a couple weeks away unless someone else releases.
[G3 General] Mistertac:
And what he said throughout those two pages make total sense. He's spending all sorts of time and money on these things that he should be getting paid something. Even at his top approximate price of 15 it's totally worth it.

I hope he and the others do eventfully crack these bootloaders too. I'll be sending a nice donation his way and hope others follow suit!

- Sent From My G3
[G3 General] SilverZero:
My understanding after following here and on his Twitter is that jcase has a lot of other projects going right now. He is just prioritizing his work. Unfortunately for Sprint users, he doesn't really care about the LS990 (his words). I'm hopeful that we'll see something from him by the end of the summer including an unlocked bootloader, but it probably won't come from another dev unless somebody is working incognito.

Bottom line is that we drew the short straw with the Sprint G3. All we can do is wait.
[G3 General] fatboypup:
glad i only paid $50 for this handset :rolleyes:
[G3 General] :
He may think he is the only one but he would be wrong. And I would say yes, if he waits another 14+ days he won't be gaining a single dollar for the sprint g3 root unless his comes with a boot loader unlock as well. And even that may not be in time, trust me. On the other hand his twitter would seem to suggest he is more interested in playing with phones like the fire(dafuq?) and moto x. And its not a knock on him at all it just shows how concerned he is for the sprint g3 users.
[G3 General] fgcchevy:
Do you have insider info on someone else working on root for sprint g3? Tia

Sent from my Gunmetal Lg G3
[G3 General] :
I do, I have been asked to not divulge any more info other than what I have already and this little extra tidbit. Not everyone actively hangs on xda, and I do not know this person IRL but I did contribute to helping them get the device and I have seen proof of root. Just like jcase it is not in a distributable form as of yet but at least they are working on it. And no they are not looking to cash in on it as their only goal was to obtain the device which has been accomplished. I actually offered my assistance to any one who was experienced in exploiting devices for root and was pretty much told to shut up and wait. Glad someone took me up on it.
[G3 General] wvebert:
Where should I hang? ;)
[G3 General] plantagoo:
Hi Folks,

did someone actually use his Mac to Root the G3 with PurpleDrake? Do I have to install special G3 drivers? I just downloaded the Android-Data Transfer-tool which works like a charm with my G3. I activated USB-Debugging and the phone is connected via MTP. What else can I do?

Any idea?

TIA

Greetings

Erik
[G3 General] lossah:
Im not using mac. But isnt it PTP? :0