yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
5.1.1 is more resource heavy. It may be that I was rooted and had apps with privs to disable wakelocks on 10b, I don't know. It could also be that 4 required less power due to maturity.

I do know that I got two solid days on 4 but I don't get anywhere near a day on 5. Comparing "Settings > Battery" stats is useless. The info is obfuscated. I know this because my usage has not changed. But without root, I cannot garner the required stats to get an accurate read. Nor does my battery last near as long as it should for its size.

Edit:

Purpledrake failed with the following error...

"Your phone is not running a compatible software version. No vulnerable mode detected, rebooting phone. We tried to temproot you, and it didn't work. This phone isn't vulnerable, it would appear. Please post on XDA with your phone model, carrier, and SW version in the PurpleDrake thread and someone will take a look. Your phone has been rebooted back into normal system mode and no changes have been made. Thanks for trying!"

So that sucks. I'm out of ideas. :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djacks222:
Hey guys sorry that this took me so long to do but I am back......... kinda.... I have a soft bricked lg vista unfortunatly..

So about the root thing...

I download KingRoot APK the most recent one and then it said that there was no root method avil but tried it anyways. It didnt work at the first try so I did it again. It claime to have worked but on reboot it unrooted its self.

So I re done the process of rooting it with the KingRoot APK and it worked again. Then the next step i done was uninstall mcafee antivirus with rom toolbox pro. This seemed to have held my root.

Now how i managed to soft brick this.... I spaced to zero out the laf partition and I was just copying the xposed framework files to my device. I rebooted and then it was stuck at the lg logo.

I have download mode but I dont have 10b firmware, but I do have the 10b files on my google drive.

all the kdz files I compile give me an error "TYPE_WPARAM_UPGRADE_ERROR"

I disabled the modem in device manager

changed the com port to 41 and still nothing

qpst does not detect the phone it does detect the ports if that makes any sence at all..

any help will be greatly appreciated, and bkman, can you please help me?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
You couldn't have used KingRoot to root the G Vista. It won't even attempt to root because there is no root strategy available.

That's all you see when firing up KingRoot. No option to "try anyway".
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] binhdb:
can anyone tell me KDZ or TOT stock rom LG GVista D631
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkman08:
No such file as of today
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] denero1:
My friend just got this phone with atnt has any progress been made on rooting it? From what I see verizon variants have some type of method but not atnt?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
Last I knew, AT&T was still on 4.4.2, which can be rooted. Verizon had 5.1.1 pushed as an OTA update and it cannot be rooted so far.

So, if you are on 4.4.2, you CAN root. If you've updated to 5.1.1 (I'm not even sure the AT&T variant has 5.1.1 yet, to be honest), you cannot root yet.

I've been working pretty at getting 5.1.1 rooted, but so far all methods have failed. :mad:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beaverslayer:
AT&T got the lollipop update as well; not sure which version.. Root was possible with the 4.4 software but made it impossible to update to lollipop since the update would fail when root was detected. Unrooting didn't help either.There is no KDZ file for the AT&T version so it's impossible to remove all traces of root. Once rooted, you can pretty much forget about carrier updates till a kdz is released. That's pretty much the status of the AT&T version.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LupusGallus:
I'm stuck on this part as well. Phone says MODIFIED but no root access. I can't even get it to flash backwards after multiple tries. Does it HAVE to be 10b? I couldn't find anything but 11b
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
I have the 10b KDZ. I know the 11b KDZ is floating around online also. I haven't tried reverting to 11b, however I'm starting to think that LG put checks in the new bootloader that disallows you from downgrading, because it definitely isn't letting me downgrade either.

I'm starting to think that the only way to root is blow away the laf partition to get fastboot, OEM unlock through fastboot, then install CWM/TWRP recovery, and root that way.

Of course, this isn't optimal because we have no way to restore the laf partition, and wiping the laf partition definitely voids any warranty/insurance claims. :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AACThaKid:
Hello, once again i am trying to find out if there has been any changes......

i have

LG G Vista

Model: VS880

Software version: VS88012A

OS: 4.4.2

from Verizon

is there a root for this??

can someone share the info or post?, Please and thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
Yes, 4.4.2 has root. Read a few pages back. You'll find your answer.

Or Google. It's the ONLY root method available for the VS880 on 4.4.2.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AACThaKid:
Thanks.... just to make sure i got the right post....

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951

^^^^that one right?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
Yep, that's the one. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jwilkers:
Just remember, once you root.. you are done. No going back. The phone has some sort of security that will prevent you from the Lollipop upgrade, or any other OS updates. After I rooted, they pushed the lollipop update. No matter my attempts to unroot, the update puked with a root warning.

Once you root, you have the last version you ever get.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
For the AT&T variant, I agree. But in 4.4.2 on the VS880, I could use the LG Flash Tool 2014 to install the KDZ and go back to full stock. That's how I took the 5.1.1 update in the first place lol.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AACThaKid:
is it possible to root the 5.1.1 on my phone?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
Not at this time, no. I'm currently working on it, but I work 60+ hours a week also. As far as I know, no root method is available for any variant of the device running 5.1.1.

So don't update yet.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AACThaKid:
okay and dang thats a lot.....

does anyone know of a way to back up my system as it is now before i root?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jwilkers:
Yeah. I got the AT&T one.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
If you are rooted, you can blow away the laf partition because I have a copy of it here. I ONLY have the 4.4.2 version backed up, and I do NOT know whether the 5.1.1 version is the same. At that point, you can use fastboot to install CWM and perform a nandroid to backup.

Once you do that, you will need to use the KDZ to go back to total stock and take the update.

However, once you update, you WILL lose the ability to root. You can wipe the laf partition and root that way, but you will lose warranty. If that's not an issue for you, that's exactly what I would do.

But, if warranty is an issue, then you don't want to do that. Which means that without root, you can't backup the laf partition and CWM is out of the question. That means you can't restore the nandroid, or use the KDZ to go back to 4.4.2. Basically, your now screwed at this point and stuck with unrootable 5.1.1.

Even IF you got 5.1.1 rooted, we don't have a way to unroot without a KDZ. Once you root, it trips bootloader security and only going back with a KDZ resets it.

So, there's your options, all neatly laid out, that we can currently perform to root 5.1.1.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AACThaKid:
thanks so much for all the help.... i do not have a warranty on my phone nor do i care about one lol, i am fine with staying at 4.4.2 and rooting

just wanna make sure i have all the facts and details before i step into anything

i also have the KDZ file of whats on my phone right now
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
If you aren't worried about warranty, I can give you a link that tells you how to wipe the laf partition, unlock, and install CWM. The steps were written for 4.4.2, but it should work on 5.1.1 as well. Just make sure you follow the first post. I can't guarantee the utility a few posts down will work.

Link: http://xdaforums.com/general/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-flash-cwm-t3132905
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PhillyFlyer:
Hey guys I am on AT&T G Vista 5.0.2, rooted and looking to get back to stock AT&T so I can get the newest OTA.

Anyone able to point me in the right direction for the stock KDZ or one that will work?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hiawan:
I have a D631 running 5.0.2 rooted using Kinguser. Somehow recently my filesystem permissions became messed up and now I get "insufficient storage" error messages when i try to install anything from the play store although I have plenty of free space. I have tried removing apps but I still get the error. Idealy I would like to go back to KitKat I felt like the phone operated better in KitKat. Is there a way to downgrade or is there a fix to the issue I'm experiencing any help is much appreciated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beaverslayer:
I've had that issue with my Samsung GS3 and a factory reset fixed it. You can back up all your apps and data with the LG PC Suite to backup. It can be downloaded here here: http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-D631
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muammil:
100% Working On LG G Vista [D631]

Hello, everyone.

I got LG G Vista yesterday and believe me it took me less than 15mins to root, backup stock recovery/Kernel, and do a complete backup of the Rom.

My Steps

1. INSTALLED KINGROOT & RUN IT(make sure you are connected to internet)

if successful then move to next step else restart phone and try again.

2. DOWNLOAD CWM RECOVERY FOR THE DEVICE AND SAVE IT ON SDCARD

LINK

3. DOWNLOAD RASHR AND INSTALL

LINK

4. OPEN RASHR AND ALLOW ROOT ACCESS

(backup your recovery and kernel before flashing the custom recovery)

[click on flash at the top right of the app and located the CWM recovery you downloaded in step 2]

5. CLICK OK IF PHONE ASK TO REBOOT TO RECOVERY.

[if successful you will have CWM recovery install on the phone]

Note: BACKUP YOUR ENTIRE ROM BEFORE PLAYING AROUND

Very easy isn't it.

Note:

not responsible if anything happens to device but it works for me fine without problem.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jwilkers:
You are out of luck. Once the AT&t is rooted, you are done. Not even an uproot and factory reset will fix it. Tried everything. Word is, there is some sort of of electronic booty trap. Maybe, if pc suite picks up os updates, there is a chance.....we will see.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krayzieone209:
VS88023A Rooted, But No Service

I was able to root my VS880 software version 23A by first downgrading to 10B using the LG Flash Tool 2014 by quangnhut123. Only way I could get past the downgrade protection that came along with 23A, was to start the process using CSE Flash with the 23A KDZ. As soon as it finished unpacking the software, I unplugged the phone, which brought up a dialog asking me to reconnect the phone with the option to retry or cancel. While at that point, I switched the 23A KDZ for a 10B KDZ renamed the same as the 23A KDZ. Then I clicked retry & it successfully flashed 10B to my phone. I could not get it to work with 11B. I then flashed the 11B KDZ. (Only because of personal preference over 10B) Next I unlocked the boot loader & installed recovery using the method from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/general/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-flash-cwm-t3132905. Using the basic concept of Imageflashgui, I extracted the boot image, modem image & system image from the 23A KDZ & obtained the script to Bump the boot loader. I found it on this thread: http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/general/guide-update-to-lollipop-root-bumpd-twrp-t3048845. I next modified the root injection script for the G4 by hackarchive to work for the G Vista. It can be found on this thread: http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586. After injecting root, I pack all three images in a flashable zip & flashed it to my phone followed by the Bump script. Lollipop boots & runs without any problems. Bluetooth, WiFi & location services all work flawlessly. Only issue I have is, no cellular service. For some reason I can't get the baseband to work. I've been banging my head on this for 3 & a half weeks without any results. I'm getting burnt out from hitting a brick wall on this one. Need some ideas from a fresh mind, so I would appreciate any suggestions anyone might have.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
Care to share the 23A KDZ? I would love to downgrade my VS880 and get root back. From there, we can work on getting 23A working the way it should.

But I can't do squat until I get back to rooted.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krayzieone209:
Vs88023a kdz

I am uploading the KDZ now. I will have a link for you shortly.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
Beautiful. Thanks for that and the downgrade process.

Many of us thank you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krayzieone209:
Vs88023a kdz

I forgot about the restriction on posting outside links. Just copy & paste the link & add "http" to it.

VS88023A_00_ARB01.kdz

s://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1UsENUGMFfxazVMRVVwLTc3ems
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
I'm about to give this a shot. If nothing else, I turn it in for insurance. If it works, we have a way to go back to stock from 23A, which makes me feel a LOT better about messing with it.

In case anyone needs them, I now have 10b, 11b, and 23A VS880 KDZ files. I'm working on getting the required TOT/dll files so we can downgrade to any KDZ with the flash tool.

Edit: That failed. It installed the 23A KDZ just fine, which I guess is OK, because it got rid of the "Modified" status in recovery and in "About Phone". However, after it unpacks 23A, it does not give you a dialogue box that allows you to re-select a KDZ file. It will automatically install the unpacked KDZ, which is 23A.

How exactly, are you switching to the 10b KDZ? Selecting it in LG Flash Tool does nothing.

Edit 2: None of original edit 2 matters, because we just don't have root. This is getting depressing. I wonder if the LG bootloader unlock tool will work? (It wont, its only for the G4 EU variant. Nor does "adb reboot oem-unlock".)

d631 users: I may have a KDZ coming soon. It's not free, but its not expensive either ($10). I'll foot the bill, if this works out. Will keep you guys informed. Wish me luck, you guys need it bad.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Predreus:
I really hope someone gets a working root for 5.1.1. I really hate the bloat in this build.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krayzieone209:
Downgrade from 23A to 10B

Watch closely for when it finishes unpacking software. You have to unplug your phone from the USB cable. That will halt the process, giving you the dialog to reconnect your phone & retry. Don't hit retry yet & leave the phone disconnected. Rename the 10B KDZ to VS88023A_00_ARB01.kdz. It must be exactly the same as the 23A KDZ including capitalization. Copy the renamed KDZ to the same folder as the original 23A kdz, so that it replaces the original. Then reconnect the USB cable to your phone. After giving Windows a few seconds to load the driver, click retry. It will then continue the flash process. Timing is important & you have to remember to unplug your phone in order to stop 23A from being flashed to your phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krayzieone209:
VS88023A Rooted

I finally got service working along with root on my VS880 running 23A. In my attempts to figure out why everything would work except I had no service, I forgot to flash the modem image from the 23A kdz. Seems strange to me that it works if I keep the 11B modem but will not work at all with the 23A modem. I still want to figure that one out. But in the meantime, I finally have 5.1.1 rooted, so now I can go back to using my toy for what I bought it for: My games.

I will gladly share my pre-rooted system image & Bumped boot image with anyone who would like try it on their VS880. Once I do enough bug checking & I get permission from the developers whose ideas & scripts I modified to work with my phone, I will also make those scripts available as well.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
Does the pre-rooted image require an unlocked bootloader? If it does, it's useless to anyone that has already updated to 5.1.1, sadly.

When I get home today in 3 hours, I'm going to give your downgrade method another try. I wasn't swapping KDZ's, I was just assuming that I would be able to select a different one and when that didn't work, I tried swapping in the Flash Tool launcher. (That didn't work either lol)

d631 users: I'm waiting on a reply for a KDZ. I have the choice of KDZ's, 4.4.2 or 5.1.1. I'm afraid that the 4.4.2 KDZ will NOT work if you have updated to 5.1.1 like with Verizon, but I can't confirm that. (Can't unbrick.) I also assume that if I get the 5.1.1 KDZ, while you will have a way to unbrick, you WILL lose root. Talk amongst yourselves and pick one, please. I'll get it if I can, and if I don't hear feedback, I'll just get the 5.1.1 KDZ so you guys can at least unbrick. Hopefully with a dll file that works to downgrade to any KDZ. ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krayzieone209:
I have not tried it without unlocking the boot loader first, so couldn't say for sure. But it does require starting from the Kit Kat bootstack.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
Well, thanks to you (a MILLION thanks!!), I'm back on 10b. VS880 users: THIS ABSOLUTELY WORKS! Timing is important. Very important. As soon as you see it say "Software extraction in process...", you will see it switch to a screen that says "Wait while software is extracted". As soon as is switches to flashing, yank your phone USB cable. It will error out with the only option being "Retry". COPY OVER the 32A KDZ with the 10b KDZ

RENAMED EXACTLY AS THE 32A KDZ!

Plug your phone back in and wait about 10 seconds. Then click retry. It will detect your device on the diag COM port, your phone will show which COM port communication is happening on in big green letters, in the little box it WILL detect that you are running 32A and that you are flashing 10b, but it will do it anyway. Now that I know the procedure, I'll try and get screenshots of the process and throw together a guide for us.

So now I'm running 10b locked and unrooted. At this point, I'd be willing to try your pre-rooted image, assuming I'm using anything other than a custom recovery to install it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krayzieone209:
I've been using Philz recovery from the bootloader unlock thread: http://xdaforums.com/general/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-flash-cwm-t3132905
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
Ok, I'll work on that. I already got 10b rooted, so getting fastboot commands working is just a quick step away. Will update when I get it unlocked and CWM installed.

Edit: And.... Done. CWM is installed, verified bootable, and nandroid performed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beaverslayer:
First and foremost, i want to thank you for your generous offer. I've been wanting to update but have been unable due to root so i think I'd prefer the 5.1.1.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] handygeek7:
My LG G Vista is Android ver. 4.4.2, Baseband ver. VS88012A .........., Kernel Version: 3.4.0+.

I've postponed updates in hopes of both Root & a Custom Rom for privacy & flexibility.

I can't read 78 pages of posts - can someone summarize what is available for my device, please?

Thanks in advance ...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
Long story short:

-Root for 4.4.2 (all versions) is available

-CWM recovery is available

-Root for 5.1.1 isn't available

-Downgrade from 5.1.1 to 4.4.2 achieved

-NO custom ROMs available

All links necessary can be found very quickly with a few Google searches like "LG G Vista root" and "LG G Vista recovery". [emoji3]
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobdamnit:
No problem. I look at it this way... If we can get a KDZ for the D631 then that opens up that variant to development. It basically doubles the chances we get someone willing to help us out. That's more than worth a few bucks.

The person I'm speaking with is pretty well known for having unavailable TOT/DLL files from LG, so all I have to do is wait for a response and forward some PayPal cash. I'm also leaning towards 5.1.1 because it gets all of you guys who rooted updated, as well as unbricks all the D631 phones out there. We can work on a 5.1.1 root for you guys a little later.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skarloey28:
I know how to use uUSB debugging. I don't think you guys understand how IORoot works.

The phone is detected perfectly fine when fully booted up. Once it is rebooted into recovery to use side load ADB is when the phone is no longer recognized. Without that, IORoot cannot continue.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkman08:
Got you got you... You trying on Windows or Linux?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skarloey28:
Windows 7 but also tried Linux mint under virtual box without luck. I think that an apk root is the only way to go with this model. Stump root or towel root.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macdofco:
I know this isn't a Linux or ADB or even an IORoot forum, but I am trying to use Linux to root my LG Vista, and I can't seem to get the IORoot.sh to do anything at all! Could someone walk me through the steps to get ioroot.sh to run, starting with downloading the zip?

Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] islandfever2009:
towelroot

I believe geohot, the hacker who created towelroot, works for Google not. He finds and fixed vunerabilities like the one he used to create towelroot in the first place. I wouldn't look for any more support for towelroot.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkman08:
I don't know if anyone else noticed but we have a root counter that out phone uses and wonder how it works once we do get root..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macdofco:
What do you mean "root counter"?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shane39:
Ya, root would be great and Android 5.0!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macdofco:
Any developers working on root for our LG Vista's?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skarloey28:
I wouldn't hold your breath.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkman08:
I will be trying all this weekend

edit: is there anyone that can not use linux and only windows 8.1? So i know what options to try.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] z28green87:
Verizon LG G Vista root/unlock

did anyone ever find out if verizons lg g vista can be rooted or unlocked ????
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elmy2424:
[MENTION=5343021]bkman08[/MENTION] any updates on your attempts?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkman08:
I am still trying... I'm trying to get it to work on Windows 8.1 right now... Since that's where majority of the people are having the issues. Don't think I gave up ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] commac00:
ANy support at all?

Is there support for any other OS? Are you making any progress at all?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skarloey28:
I let Kingo run for a while and under Settings > About Phone > Software Information mine now saws Modified but I do not have SU. I attempted to install SU but that was not successful.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trevonc91:
Progress??

Any progress with the root method? Does anyone now what members are dedicated root developers? With android lollipop here i really want to get the stock 5.0 rom on my LG G Vista.