yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile LG G3] thejamaican:
OK so i am stuck on the picture of the phone with the red hand wiht the line through it basicaly saying not to desocnnect yrouphone.

Here is how i got there

Upgraded to lollipop ( so i think this caused the problem)

I ran the .bat file in windows

it found the phone..went through to this step and

i didnt press ctrl - c i pressed enter then the command window dissappeared and now i have a phone stuck in this mode with this picture.

SO i am freaked out. I just got this phone today and i am praying to god i didn't brick it.

I dont want to disconnect the phone but it also wont do anything. any suggestions on what i should do next?

Can i at least get it back to stock. ??

Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G3] Chocolina:
Mine is stuck on "Waiting for device"

At first I just forgot to install the LG drivers, I installed them, and the script ran as normal until it said ERROR in red and then the window closed in half a second before I could even read what it said. Knowing it was indeed communicating with the device, I tried again. "Waiting for Device"

Kept trying... same "waiting for device"

I then decided to go back to step 1 by resetting my phone back to factory, unistalling various drivers in device manager, and then unistalling various lg drivers in usbdeview. Unistalling anything with the names LG, Android, Google, and Mobile descriptions. At this point, its as if I never installed anything, because all traces have been removed or reverted back.

I re-installed the LG drivers, put my phone with usb debugging and PTP mode, re-ran the script again.... "Waiting for Device"

Anyone know what im doing wrong?

This is like my 5th phone ive attempted to root, and no matter how familiar i might be with the process, theres ALWAYS something going on with the drivers thats preventing me from faithfully following a guide

Edit: My build is KVT49L.D85110r

I just got the pone today and thats the version it came with :\

Pretty much all the guides i see are for KVT49L.D85110c.

So is root impossible?
[T-Mobile LG G3] BACARDILIMON:
Google how to unroot g3. Follow video very carefully. If you don't get used to having a brick. Video is done by zedomax. Follow the steps carefully. P.s. forget about stupid lollipop. It will come when it does.

BAD ASS NOTE 4 + BAD ASS GEAR S

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Google how to downgrade. U also will find step by step directions with links I have posted in this very thread last week or week before.

BAD ASS NOTE 4 + BAD ASS GEAR S
[T-Mobile LG G3] thejamaican:
Well i i just unplugged it and it restarted and root seems to be enabled . So i guess with the 10m software it sometimes freezes and you just have to restart and you get root. Thanks for the root. You may want to put a warning on first page under "Is my phone compatible" for people using 10m and or to verify there Build and Software before installing.

Thanks also for the response.
[T-Mobile LG G3] supernoman:
Purple drake on 851 10r

Stupid me, I took the OTA this morning and am now on 10R and lost root. Does anyone know if purple drake will work with 10R?

Edit: Looks like I have some work to do, either downgrade or some dd commands.

Edit 2: Got root back on 10R using dd commands to install TWRP and then flash su zip.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Zachary droid:
Just downgrade to 10m again, same thing happened to me, apparently purpledrake wont work with 10r
[T-Mobile LG G3] yuukimoonstar:
is there a way to downgrade to 10m without loosing data? will purpledrake support 10r? for some reason i do run the script and it states it has rooted the phone but when it reboots nothing.
[T-Mobile LG G3] vcurbel:
Can you explain your method?

How are you able to get into fastboot mode without removing the LG G3 custom download mode (laf)? How can you load twrp recovery using adb commands without getting into fastboot mode?
[T-Mobile LG G3] yuukimoonstar:
It would be great of someone answer your question, as im also curious how to undergo this process.
[T-Mobile LG G3] supernoman:
I can't take any credit for getting it to work. I followed this post a few pages back.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57639743&postcount=993
[T-Mobile LG G3] yuukimoonstar:
the only issue im having is that after typing adb shell /temp/fakesu i do get the # but when typing Is i cannot see what im typing.

any recommendations?

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I have this exact same issue. any help on fixing it?
[T-Mobile LG G3] kaishi00:
I got stuck on step 1, the temp root part. How exactly do I do that, purple drake closes immediately on me, i'm on 10R.

Edit:Running purpledrake_windows.bat immediately closes whatever prompt it opens, too fast to see.

Edit2: Used LITE version and is able to get to temproot, and I'm now having the same problem as the above couple of posters. See the # prompt and not able to actually get anywhere with it.
[T-Mobile LG G3] supernoman:
I think I had that problem too. I forgot how I fixed it. I know I tried rebooting my laptop and I don't think that helped. It was OK rebooting the laptop since the phone was already in the mode I wanted.

I think what worked for me was just doing adb shell. From the shell then run /temp/fakesu to get temp root. Let me know if that ends up working since I don't recall for sure.
[T-Mobile LG G3] shooff37:
Downloads

Why is it so hard to find the downloads...If Stump or PurpleDrake is what I need how come I cant find either of them?
[T-Mobile LG G3] mrslax:
I used the method here:

http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-lg-g3/general/firmware-t-mobile-lg-g3-t2818667

KDZ method step by step to downgrade from r to c.

Then apply purple drake to gain root again.
[T-Mobile LG G3] shooff37:
PurpleDrake

This isn't working
[T-Mobile LG G3] yuukimoonstar:
rebooting did not work, any other suggestions?
[T-Mobile LG G3] supernoman:
Did you try, just typing adb shell. Then from the shell prompt, /temp/fakesu.
[T-Mobile LG G3] yuukimoonstar:
Yes, i did and i still get the # but i cannot see what im typing
[T-Mobile LG G3] supernoman:
With just adb shell, can you see what you are typing? If I feel adventurous enough, I might try to figure it out again.
[T-Mobile LG G3] schneiderm3709:
Double Checking before root.

Just wanted to check a few questions before I root....I have a D851 on 10r.

1. Is PurpleDrake currently working as designed without any major problems?

2. How long should the process take once started?

3. Does it give you the option to install TWRP or not?

4. Also, will me device be wiped in a root and TWRP install process or not?

Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile LG G3] yuukimoonstar:
with just adb shell after typing the fakesu i get # and i can type forever and nothing appears. only after i click Control+C can i see all i typed

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see the answers above and also, PurpleDrake is not working currently working with 10r
[T-Mobile LG G3] schneiderm3709:
If PurpleDrake isn't working, whats currently the best way to root 10r? I'm not super experienced, only rooted a couple phones. So a good explanation would be helpful. Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G3] yuukimoonstar:
well if the steps i was trying to follow don't work. you would have to downgrade to 10m or 10n root, flash custom recovery and then via custom recovery flash modified 10r .zip

you can follow this: http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-lg-g3/general/firmware-t-mobile-lg-g3-t2818667
[T-Mobile LG G3] yuukimoonstar:
Did your adventurousness have any luck in trying to help my issue?:crying::fingers-crossed:
[T-Mobile LG G3] supernoman:
I guess I can't reproduce since Purple Drake now takes me to TWRP and closes out. Sorry.

In adb shell, cd /temp and see if fakesu is there. Try fakesu from /temp instead of running /temp/fakesu. I can no longer produce this unless I too downgrade to 10n.
[T-Mobile LG G3] schneiderm3709:
So there's currently not a way to root 10r? I don't want to change my rom currently, just gain root access.
[T-Mobile LG G3] justen7723:
No....... Downgrade, root, recovery, flash stock 10r ROM.
[T-Mobile LG G3] schneiderm3709:
What would be the best build to downgrade to? I'm trying to figure this whole process out....Then would it be good to use PurpleDrake? or another method?
[T-Mobile LG G3] vcurbel:
you really do not need to downgrade . try this http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-lg-g3/development/how-to-root-kvt49l-d85110r-install-twrp-t3004158

it worked for me
[T-Mobile LG G3] yuukimoonstar:
you do not know, how much i thank you and love you. your method resolved my problem:good::highfive:
[T-Mobile LG G3] supernoman:
How did that work for you? I thought you were still stuck at # prompt with no characters showing up. I did mention to try typing adb shell first then run /temp/fakesu since I thought that was what worked for me to get past the # with no text issue.
[T-Mobile LG G3] troysyx:
Command and script not working

Hey everyone, i'm trying to use purple_drake with no luck. If i try to run the script (as administrator), it brings up the error about "....mintty.exe" not being found or being written wrong.

When i try to do things manually and use the command prompt, i am able to reboot recovery (phone then shows a red hand in front of a phone and two cables) but am unable to do the next command "adb push ./assets/.....". it just keeps showing my a list of ADB commands, or says that the file isn't found.

Any help would be really appreciated. :)
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
This worked on my 10R! Thanks, man!
[T-Mobile LG G3] tyronekndrck:
will this work on 4.4.2 It keeps failing on the permaroot proccess
[T-Mobile LG G3] Beejis:
Would have been great to have this in the OP, would have saved me a headache. Anyway we can get that in there? Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G3] yuukimoonstar:
i do not know what is different between the normal adb shell and the local adb shell the post provides that made it work.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Cyanoshake:
TWRP

Alright so I just ran purpledrake and this is what happened. It got all the way to the permaroot, finished it, and then said it was going to check if it worked only to end up crashing. I was left stuck in S/W so i pulled the battery and restarted. Checked the root with root checker and apparently the root was successful but I don't have twrp. Does anyone know how to get around this? I've tried multiple times already.

EDIT: Nevermind I used flashify, seems to have done the trick.
[T-Mobile LG G3] enzodad:
no good

Just picked up G3 today tried this and sits on waiting for devicr for ever and never dors anything D851 ` i put in ptp mode...
[T-Mobile LG G3] lruss_16:
You need to download and install the LG drivers on you computer first.
[T-Mobile LG G3] xXNahNahXx:
So I tried to root using this method

Yes, I am with T-Mobile

Yes, it is a D851 model

Build number is KVT49L.D85110r

Yes, I was on PTP

Yes, I tried switching USB ports

Yes, I have the latest drivers installed

And these are the results I got, any suggestions? I tried using Lite as well, same results...
[T-Mobile LG G3] vcurbel:
Try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3004158

[ROOT]How to Root KVT49L.D85110r and Install TWRP. My experience
[T-Mobile LG G3] k000:
your thread was priceless.. Purple Drake was failing on 10r for me with "Error: Something happened" as well :)

Thanks again !!!
[T-Mobile LG G3] MosesTheTool:
[IMG="error?"]http://pelefix.co.il/yad2/Untitled.jpg[/IMG]

why?
[T-Mobile LG G3] nytebird:
Because you're on 10r. I had the same problem. You have to downgrade to 10c. Use the tot file method on this site: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54203306 [Firmware](Upgrade+Root/Downgrade/Unroot) Files+Flashing Guide [TOT/KDZ/TWRP]12/14/14

This is for LG G3 D851 ONLY

TOT/KDZ/TWRP Untouched stock restore. Let me know how this works out for you. After you downgrade, you can then use purple drakes' full permaroot method. Good luck! :fingers-crossed:

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Have a good day!
[T-Mobile LG G3] MosesTheTool:
You solved my problem, thanks :)
[T-Mobile LG G3] TheEdge24:
Hi guys!

I need some help with rooting my phone

Your phone is a [ LG-D855 ] on [ TNR ] running SW version [ V20h ] ...

What do I need to do to get this rooted? :)
[T-Mobile LG G3] Gustavoca1:
Noob here

Im about to buy an LG G3 D855...

So for this to work i should root my phone right away while i still have kitkat, else i will have to donwgrade it...

I have one question tho...

after i root it and get TWRP working, if i install a Lollipop custom ROM, will i lose root?.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G3] simply seth:
851 10R Fails

Using : PurpleDrake-Lite_R03.tar.gz

I did the following:

<seth@unassigned:~/LG_G3/PurpleDrake-Lite>
zsh 1813 % sudo ./purpledrake_osx.command
Launching PurpleDrake for OSX

My Device Reports to be:

[ LG-D851 ] on [ TMO ] running SW version [ V10r ]

The Results are:

Will attempt a downgrade next.
[T-Mobile LG G3] DudeThatsErin:
I can't seem to get this to work. When I am on MTP, it seems to work my device restarts twice but I just checked and TWRP isn't even installed...

When I am on PTP (what I am on now) PurpleDrake just sits there at the first "Waiting for Device...." with tons of periods after it. I've tried restarting the purpledrake window & my phone and USB Debugging is on, I'm not sure what else I can do...

Help?

I'm on Windows 8.1 with T-Mobile D851.

I tried to downgrade as PD is showing r model instead of the C model... and I tried to downgrade using this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54203306

Tried both TOT and KDZ methods (as I don't have TWRP installed, I can't use that) and nothing seems to be working.

Software version on my phone (in settings) D85110r. I am not sure how I can downgrade to use this.

I really just want to remove some icons from the status bar and bloatware... Is that too much to ask for? *sigh*

Now, PD is giving me the error that everyone states is because I'm running 85110r instead of 85110c. :/ HELP?

UPDATE:

So, I was able to search around and find this tutorial on how to do it via PD-Lite & ADB Shell. http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-lg-g3/general/how-to-root-kvt49l-d85110r-install-twrp-t3004158

It worked! But I did notice that I had to install SuperSu from the play store and that took a few tries but I'm not sure if that was my dorm internet or my phone being stupid.

I'm assuming it worked though because Titanium Backup was asking for root privileges before I realized that SuperSu wasn't installed. WOO HOO!
[T-Mobile LG G3] xXNahNahXx:
youre the best, thank you!
[T-Mobile LG G3] cody34562:
I've used this program once before, with no problems. After having to get my g3 replaced on several occasions due to hardware problems, I am finally confident I'll be keeping my current device.

However, like someone mentioned above, it will not work for me anymore. This is the log I get before it exits and reboots my phone.

Waiting for device... Found device!

Applying permaroot...

Waiting for system to settle...

Checking if it worked...

ERROR: Something went wrong. Permaroot doesn't appear to have worked, rebooting phone.

Debug information - 'ls -l /system/xbin/su':

/system/xbin/su: No such file or directory

------------------------

Debug information - 'ls -l /temp/':

-rw-r--r-- root root 2313 1970-04-04 22:50 br_daemon.log

-rw-r--r-- root root 36 1970-04-04 22:50 brd_ready

-rw-r--r-- root root 2 1970-04-04 22:50 error

-rwsr-sr-x root root 157424 2014-07-12 03:54 fakesu

drwx------ root root 1970-04-04 22:50 hidden

-rw-r--r-- root root 28 1970-04-04 22:50 start_restore_complete

why would it suddenly not work anymore? I get this even after installing supersu before starting the process.

I JUST WANT THE ADS TO STOP :(
[T-Mobile LG G3] vcurbel:
It is do it to the new 10r update exploit. Use the link posted two posts above...ull find a work around for 10r update
[T-Mobile LG G3] morphius1966:
The permaroot method for 10r worked like a charm! Much thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G3] evoandroidevo:
thanks man just got this phone today and was on 10r and now im rooted thanks for the link really appreciate it
[T-Mobile LG G3] Pheno.menon:
Can I run this with cm12 on my phone?
[T-Mobile LG G3] Shotgun4:
Not Sure if anyone has had this ..

Get this error , application wont even run .. extracted contents to desktop folder
[T-Mobile LG G3] pathtologos:
Bro, you RULE!
[T-Mobile LG G3] nytebird:
I've read and re-read the purpledrake lite thread and it seems that you've got it down to a science.I'm also on 10r d851 white model. Can you give me a step bystep on what you did because the fake su is not in the adb folder and don't know what I'm doing wrong Thanks in advance. :confused:
[T-Mobile LG G3] nytebird:
Mission. Accomplished. It sure took awhile,but worth. The. Wait ☺
[T-Mobile LG G3] pathtologos:
Sorry it took me a bit but I'm glad u figured it out. Just curious, we're you on lollipop when you started? Cuz I was on kit kat and I think that made it easier.
[T-Mobile LG G3] javelinanddart:
[MENTION=1157052]thecubed[/MENTION]

I'm on V20E firmware, it looks like it isn't compatible with PurpleDrake

Is the device bootloader unlocked or not?

Model Number: D851

Carrier: T-Mobile

SW Version: D85120E
[T-Mobile LG G3] tarroyo:
T-Mobile bootloader is unlocked.
[T-Mobile LG G3] javelinanddart:
Thanks!

I already figured it out, I downgraded to 20B, rooted, and used adb to flash recovery
[T-Mobile LG G3] bocondo:
I got this phone couple of days ago and it got OTA and now the build number is D85120e, I tried purpledrake method multiple times, it reboots the phone then keep waiting for device with several dots and then give some error and process closes.

Can someone confirm if this method even work for 20e? Is there any other way to root my phone? Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile LG G3] mitbit2k3:
This works:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
[T-Mobile LG G3] Apache0c:
Once you downgraded to 20B, could you then run Purple Drake to root/recovery at the same time?

If not, could you downgrade to 10R then do it?
[T-Mobile LG G3] javelinanddart:
On 20B the universal LG Lollipop root method worked, then I flashed TWRP with dd
[T-Mobile LG G3] pottyvick:
whats dd?
[T-Mobile LG G3] javelinanddart:
Essentially I manually flashed it. Also this is a dev forum not a discussion forum and its not hard to use google to find the answer to this question.
[T-Mobile LG G3] pottyvick:
Thats what i figured just wanted to be sure... googling DD would come up with some weird results lol... thanks for replying
[T-Mobile LG G3] cøm3tx:
Hi all,

I'm on a D855 software version v20t and Purpledrake seems unable to root, any idea?

Never had so much trouble rooting a device, neither with HTC!

Next time I'll buy a Nexus haha :D

Thanks in advance
[T-Mobile LG G3] lavangbay:
I was about to root my Tmo G3 but then I heard that Marshmallow is coming out soon for LG G3 thru OTA.

Questions:

1) If I root it now, i'd have to disable OTA update. Will I be able to update my ROM to a rooted Marshmallow ROM then?

2) If I wait for the Marshmallow OTA update installed, will this rooting method still work after the update?

Thanks
[T-Mobile LG G3] JustAk:
Not working with D85120g

Tried your awesome tool on my G3 D85120G, but it showed no vulnerability found or not vulnerable, and then closed. I'm guessing this is something to do with it being the latest update as the previous (20e) no one had problems with.
[T-Mobile LG G3] imblessed68:
Trying to root

HELLO

I am trying to use this tool to root and its telling me my software version is not compatible. I have g3 tmboile d851 and I believe I'm on software version 20g. Any help would be appreciated
[T-Mobile LG G3] vance74:
I cannot root my LG G3 d851 v20g. I just recently switched from a Htc One m8. I knew that phone inside out. Rooting and ROMing no problem. I'm ready to loose it. Please so e one help me. I'm using this phone with Wind. Lollipop 5.0.1.

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Another question,, I don't understand why I haven't gotten the Lollipop 5.1.1 update. I check for software updates but it says none available. Like I said I'm running 5.0 1 on this brand new LG G3. I bought it brand new. Only bloatware is the tmobile crap.
[T-Mobile LG G3] hodgestl:
[/COLOR]Another question,, I don't understand why I haven't gotten the Lollipop 5.1.1 update. I check for software updates but it says none available. Like I said I'm running 5.0 1 on this brand new LG G3. I bought it brand new. Only bloatware is the tmobile crap.[/QUOTE]

There is no stock version of 5.1.1 for the D851. The most current version which is 20g is still 5.0.1. T-Mo will probably not have any further Lollipop updates, but we already have the good news that T-Mo and LG are working on Marshmallow 6.0 for the T-Mo version of the G3 (D851). So if you like stock, just wait a while. It may be January, but we are on the MM release list. Just forget about 5.1.1. Not going to happen.

PLEASE HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
[T-Mobile LG G3] OffDatGoGo:
What [MENTION=5205131]hodgestl[/MENTION] said below

Plus read this for further proof. Marshmallow update is speculated to be out in December.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-H...device-could-go-straight-to-Android-M_id70466

Sent via my D851 &Tapatalk

Un-rooted is un-me

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You all might want to try this method of rooting 20g...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3129197

Some have confirmed it works on our D851 20g version. I'll be trying this myself in a moment.

Sent via my D851 &Tapatalk

Un-rooted is un-me
[T-Mobile LG G3] thecdn:
Another 20g phone user who can't get root to work. Did you get to try the linked method yet? I'm tired from trying purpledrake and every other major root method I could find on the forum. The message about incompatible software version disappeared from the screen before I could read it while using the windows version. It wasn't until I tried it in linux that I could actually read it and understand what was going on.

I'll probably try this myself in a bit anyway and hope for the best. In the meantime lets hope the brain trust of purpledrake can get this working for us.
[T-Mobile LG G3] OffDatGoGo:
Sorry but I haven't had time to try this yet.

What I think you guys don't realize is that PurpleDrake hasn't been updated since late 2014 or possibly early 2015. The method used here just might be irrelevant with our updates that have come out since PD was introduced.

Sent via my D851 &Tapatalk

Un-rooted is un-me
[T-Mobile LG G3] thecdn:
Thanks for the quick reply. When I got this phone yesterday there were two system updates that I ran. From past experience I thought it best to run system updates before rooting as they tend not to work afterward.

Is it possible purpledrake might have worked if I ran it before upgrading the phone and it was on an earlier version? (I forget to check what it was when I first got the phone). If so, if the above method fails might a factory reset return the phone to a state where purpledrake might work?

Just grasping at straws now..... :)

ETA:

It worked!!!!

Life is good.....
[T-Mobile LG G3] OffDatGoGo:
Well, if you always Root like I do then system updates (OTA) are the worse thing to do first. Just a little patience and XDA devs usually have a root method for the latest update and/or ROM that root permissions are injected into for us to flash and have root in one simple ROM install.

What Android version are you on now and what is your software version? I'm on Android 5.0.1 and version 20e (in phone settings it'll say software version D85120e or whatever version you're on, 20g).

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2818667

The above thread has info and files on reverting back. Not sure if you can from 20g. This thread hasn't been updated yet since 20e. I have used the files mentioned several times to unbrick and upgrade my device. Check it out BEFORE you update anything else.

Always research first before OTAs or any other major software changes to your device.

Sent via my D851 &Tapatalk

Un-rooted is un-me