yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon LG G3] macdaddie87:
I am fine without having root.. If I wanted root I would of bought a Nexus
[Verizon LG G3] Ariac Konrel:
No luck.

Welp, I kept SuperSU as a system app and it kept that, but it says the SU binary is not installed. The files are still in /System and all, I am going to try alternative root methods now.

Stump says I am rooted, and I'll try some other stuff now. Though, I really highly doubt anything will work, but let's stay hopeful.

TowelRoot just goes unresponsive lol.

RootTool and IORoot seem to try to boot into that ADB sideload ****, which will just make the phone reboot. I'll try both again.

PurpleDrake, RootTool, and IORoot all failed as well.

Anything else anyone want me to try or pull?
[Verizon LG G3] macdaddie87:
In my opinion the G3 was made for Lollipop.. The G3 is now complete
[Verizon LG G3] NegativeOne:
Can someone summarize for someone who's behind the times... How is it that the customized LP roms have root if there is a boot-time process that restricts this?
[Verizon LG G3] Gytole:
You're talking AOSP, not stock...
[Verizon LG G3] Brickman221:
I cannot get this to work, I downgraded to 10B, no root. Then I rooted and attempted to perform the update to 11C and I got an error message. Is there anyone who has a rooted 12B that I could use to install the 23A update?? Thanks
[Verizon LG G3] Colchiro:
Go here: http://xdaforums.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/reference-stock-img-files-t2966958

(not this thread)
[Verizon LG G3] Ariac Konrel:
Root installed, but...

Messing around with stuff, and I saw this.

I've tried every old root method, and root is literally installed and would be functional if not for the FS permissions. RIP.

SuperSU didn't tell me, but Superuser at least confirms it: http://i.imgur.com/21LY1VD.png
[Verizon LG G3] luke24:
If I remember right, didn't Chainfire first get root on Lollipop by replacing/modifying the boot.img on the nexus'?

Edit: never mind, forgot we can't pull the stock.img anyway..
[Verizon LG G3] hawkswind1:
So we are waiting to be able to fully root LP. Or for a kdz. Referring to the other Goonies thread title... "I got it! I got it! I don't got it."
[Verizon LG G3] Crsdr37:
Well really so far been running since this morning and it may just be me but auto syncing of accounts is not working. I have to open each app and then a plethora of emails and hangouts cone through.. Battery has been decent so far though.
[Verizon LG G3] agh1701:
Same problem. Overnight stoped syncing and had to reboot. This might be the memory leak. Thinking of going to 12B. There might be a reason verizon has not released this.
[Verizon LG G3] airintak25:
flash back

I flashed back to 10b from 23a no problem kdz method
[Verizon LG G3] cczupich:
Help, Help, Frustration!

Ok, I still don't understand how the heck you get terminal to work. I granted it superuser root access. And I put in su first. I put in the exact script that I need to put in: adb shell su -c "am start -n com.lge.VerizonHiddenMenu/.fota.DmcTestFotaMenu" . And all that happens is it saying : error: device not found. What am I doing wrong? Please someone help me. I'm sorry that I don't get it. I did everything else up to this point but it is not working and there is not a post that says exactly what to put in and how, they just say put in that script and that's it.
[Verizon LG G3] Colchiro:
Apparently you missed the comment this thread is for experienced users (devs) that know how to do this.....
[Verizon LG G3] cczupich:
No I did not, I am sorry for wasting your time. I know quite a bit and have been rooting and unlocking for years, I am just not familiar with terminal. I wont ask anymore questions in this thread, again, sorry. Thank you for the help.
[Verizon LG G3] mapatton82:
When using terminal on your phone take off the adb shell. That is only if you are using adb from your computer.
[Verizon LG G3] cczupich:
Thank you for telling me that, I feel really dumb now but at least now I know. I appreciate it.
[Verizon LG G3] fr4nk1yn:
I tried those this afternoon too. Since all the files are still in place I thought i'd try to launch them, albeit willy nilly, from terminal.

Someone smart will figure how to leave an exploit behind.

-Edit: DOH!

I can just feel we're so Close!
[Verizon LG G3] lionhart_1912:
I make all the step you suggests, the phone reboots and when is analysing the package, always mark an error and reboot the phone, I thought it was damaged the update package so I download it again but the problem its always the same... do you have any sugestions?

Thanks!

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you must pull down the notification area, select USB Connected, select network conection and finally select Modem... I assume that you already has activated the USB debbuging
[Verizon LG G3] bigshotrob22:
Hi

I'm not sure. Are you completely stock beside root? That's the only modification I made. I toted back to 10b and rooted and then updated to 24a from there...
[Verizon LG G3] NegativeOne:
Precisely. Can you explain to me why the same approach won't work? What makes it more of a challenge to root stock?
[Verizon LG G3] droidkevlar:
Seriously? Come on guy. Please stop commenting in this thread when it has zero to do with people trying to actually gain root on the 23a build. If you can't answer the question you just asked, you should not be trying to help these devs out as you will break your phone.
[Verizon LG G3] NegativeOne:
This isn't a dev thread, guy. Deal with your impatience in some other way and don't take it out on others.
[Verizon LG G3] tscalia2:
Delete
[Verizon LG G3] droidkevlar:
Correct. Its a thread about people trying to help devs out. And to do so, you need to know what you are doing.

I have plenty of patience for this. I just dont have patience for users who ask questions that have zero to do with the topic at hand. You are not the only one, didnt mean to single you out...you just happened to be the one that sent me over the edge.

Seeing as this isn't helping either, if you wish to continue this, plz pm me.
[Verizon LG G3] KShion619:
Any sign of a flashable (ZIP/TWRP Backup) version? or do we currently need root on that version to use it? and is it possible to roll back after trying it out?

EDIT: Okay, dont answer that last one, you can revert
[Verizon LG G3] skiman10:
There's a flashable zip on the JasmineRom thread. DO NOT FLASH IT WITHOUT A COMPATIBLE KERNEL, WHICH WE DON'T HAVE YET.
[Verizon LG G3] KShion619:
Does it come with the stock kernel?

Geez a simple question, and you said "WHICH WE DONT HAVE YET" so i didnt want to flash into a brick, sorry i dont care to return a partially flashed G3 again, no need to pile on top of each other in mocking
[Verizon LG G3] justiz33:
Do not attempt unless you are sure of yourself and have a high percentage of battery left.

if you are on 12B and NONROOT, you can put the update on /storage/external_SD/SoftwareUpdate/23A.up

then download and install Activity Launcher

reddit com

/r/Android/comments/2trjxf/xpost_rlgg3_the_g3_has_a_hidden_nonroot

then in Activity Launcher use the drop down to switch between ALL ACTIVITY.

scroll down to the bottom area and look for either 'Software Update' or com.lge.permission

click the dropdown and expand the list.

look for DmcEzUpdateStart and click it.

You should be on a black screen with FOTA UPDATE written, just sit on that screen and wait 3 min and it will then say 'Shutting Down'

It should reboot and start the update.

Let me know if this works for anyone else. I only have 1 phone and the update is complete. I didn't test anything else out yet, so this is at your own risk.

thanks to IllegalArgument and everyone else who participated. Adam Szalkowski (Activity Launcher) and YPhoto who gave me the link to activity launcher.
[Verizon LG G3] pahlerc1:
Please read before posting.. Ridiculous some people just come and post without looking at anything.. did you even read the first page of the thread? Please, go ahead and flash the Jasmine 5.0 Rom.. Be my guest! :) Let me know if it boots.. Also that question should be directed on the Jasmine thread I believe.. as it pertains to that ROM.. This thread is made for developers and users to gain Root access on 23A and find a way to get files pertaining to it.. Sorry to single you out, you aren't the only one to do this, and I am sure you wont be the last! Rant over
[Verizon LG G3] skiman10:
Nope not yet.
[Verizon LG G3] ncwildcat:
Is this for iPhone[emoji15]

Just kidding..but these questions are so ridiculous!
[Verizon LG G3] zakkyzombie:
Severely off topic - but I've been lurking on this thread since it was made. Reading every post, needless to say, I know what's going on. I have nothing to contribute, so I have said nothing. That being said, can we make it a XDA rule that if you quote a post asking something that was answered in the quoted text, tell them the opposite so they learn to flipping read.

Like the kernal guy. "Yeah its included" *bootloops* now he has a nice brick.fannnccyyy

- Rant over. -

Again, sorry for cluttering this up more, and thank you devs for working on this, and putting up with peoples idiocy.

Sent from my LG G3.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Thank you! After all the effort I put in the last couple of days trying to get the OTA to take. This was so easy after flashing the 12B KDZ. I'll give you thanks through the forum once I'm on TapaTalk since I use up the 8 Thanks limit through a browser regularly.

Confirmed working and it was so fast.

Included for others is a screenshot of what to look for at the bottom of Activity Launcher's "All Activies". Couldn't have been simpler. FYI it also works with SoftwareUpdate/23A.up on the internal storage, which I prefer for reliability/speed.

Here is the Play Store link to Activity Launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher&hl=en

Next to test Stump just for the heck of it on a completely clean system (no prior root after the 12B KDZ).
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
At the risk of incurring wrath: Yes, Apple bought Google and this is IOS 9.
[Verizon LG G3] zakkyzombie:
I wonder if it will work. Before it sad it was already rooted. I wonder sence you didn't root 12B there won't be files left over to confuse it..

Edit-

What about a updated stump to have the new binaries?

Sent from my LG G3.
[Verizon LG G3] mapatton82:
I can confirm this is working. I TOT'ed back to 10b, took the OTA's to 12b and ran this to update to 23a. I tried running Stump Root but it said the device was already patched. IORoot just sits there and doesn't do anything.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I believe @jcase is at minimum taking a long break and I *think* just plain not planning on working on Stump any more. Correct me if I'm wrong, though.

Edit: Confirmed, Stump says device patched. Even after a single KDZ to 12B and straight OTA to 23A without root.
[Verizon LG G3] zakkyzombie:
Well poopy pants..

Sent from my LG G3.
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
Nice find Junior ;), lets get that thanks meter up for you.....That's a big time saver right there, and kdz'ing is just too easy! Nice work again...
[Verizon LG G3] mapatton82:
Looking at the script for IORoot, I tried to sideload the zip file but I received signature verification errors. At this point that is all I can offer. If someone has something, let me know I will try it.
[Verizon LG G3] wcfarris:
I attempted this with it on external_sd and it didn't even start. Moved 23A to internal storage and it worked like a charm.
[Verizon LG G3] rspong:
I get a starting service, then it go's back to activity menu immediately. I have tried storing the update in both root directory or internal and external storage,
[Verizon LG G3] mapatton82:
Place the update in the root of your sdcard in a folder called SoftwareUpdate. It should work then.
[Verizon LG G3] bweN diorD:
JC has had that in his sig for quite some time. as far as im aware, he isnt on any more of a break than usual lol

just for the record, the reason he abandoned stump, and we have no new roots is because, some trolls bashed him relentlessly for all the unneeded permissions he put on stump. he said (in short) screw the lg community, you give them something for free and all they do is complain etc etc.
[Verizon LG G3] skism007:
Holy, that was so easy, a caveman could do it. Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Ah yeah, thanks for the reminder. Now I recall reading the details before. It happens often enough I forget which details go with which developer.
[Verizon LG G3] andycc2:
It worked! But not until I moved the 23A.up file to internal memory instead of my SD card. Great job all.
[Verizon LG G3] bweN diorD:
i don't know if this is typical, but the flash sat at 33% so long, i was sure it was jacked up. then it started moving again lol

so, it had 24 apps to optimize on the way up now it has 189? ffs

anyways, when it gets done optimizing some time next year, ill be on L. i just did it to test some things, i dont give 2 shyts about it otherwise :)
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yes, it is normal - I forgot I noticed that too. Yeah, I noticed the 189 too. I hate not being able to debloat it, but maybe in time. Too early to tell if I'll stay with it or go back to my custom-debloated Odex'd 12B.

I may try something else. I may try:

1. KDZ to 10B.

2. Re-root with Stump.

3. Flash TWRP.

4. Restore my TWRP backup of my user apps and data.

5. WIPE system, Cache and Dalvik to get rid of SuperSU-related files.

6. Use [MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION]'s Flash2 zip files to flash the 12B boot, modem and system.

7. Flashify the stock 12B recovery.img.

8. Try the Activity Launcher way of trying to apply the OTA and see what happens.

Ideally, at least my apps and data will be restored, albeit with my root-required apps being near useless so I'll probably uninstall them but otherwise saving me time and effort while testing this build.
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
Even easier way, kdz to 10b, root only, restore apps, & select system data items (call log, sms, wifi, etc) via titanium, now kdz to 12b using normal flash (this will keep your data) and then initiate the ota w/o root
[Verizon LG G3] cczupich:
Error!

So I did exactly as above and I was rooted then I unrooted and still got the error 0x1111004. So not sure what is up. And it doesn't matter if I went the long way through terminal when I was rooted or through the activity launcher unrooted. Both ways go like it is supposed to and once it gets to 2% it throws that error. Does anyone have any suggestions what to try now. Thank you ahead of time.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Maybe. Even if it's not actually properly rooted, won't the root-related files still be left in system by KDZing "Normal"? Of course I guess it still worked fine for most/some people with the root files left. Okay, I'll try this way first, thanks! If that doesn't work I'll try the other and report back either way.

Thank you!

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By unrooted do you mean you took your rooted system and chose, for example, SuperSU's unroot option? If so, there's still a chance something got left behind. Try flashing the 12B KDZ and then try the Activity Launcher method.
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
Best guess: I don't know..., but I tried what you described yesterday and it failed.
[Verizon LG G3] thegoodshot:
I had the same issue with the 23A.up in the external SD card root. Moved the SoftwareUpdate/23A.up to the internal storage root and it worked first time no problem.
[Verizon LG G3] bamato:
Maybe I'm just not android literate enough, but the only thing close I have under activities is com.lge.lgfota.permission. There is one in the dropdown box that says "FOTA Test Menu" and has DmcezupdateStart, but when I click it the screen go's black for a second or so and goes back to activities. I have the 23a.up file not only in the suggested place from the instructions, but also directly in my root folder of the internal storage. Can't seem to get it to launch.
[Verizon LG G3] osmidy:
God bless your soul. :D
[Verizon LG G3] cczupich:
I used an app to unroot. I guess I need to start from the beginning and do what you suggested. Thank you.

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I used an app and it seemed to work because I checked but I will flash back to stock clean and then do the launcher method.
[Verizon LG G3] andycc2:
You are selecting the correct option. I had the same problem until I moved the "SoftwareUpdate" folder (with the 23A.up file) to internal memory.
[Verizon LG G3] bamato:
That did it. Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] bweN diorD:
root doesnt matter.

i restored a clean rooted backup i made months ago, ota'd up to 12 then applied 23.

everything has to be stock though. i forgot to change the modem back to 10b and couldnt figure out why it kept failing, changed it, everything went fine.
[Verizon LG G3] alcor34:
Thanks you guys, I am now running lollipop. Did it without root. It is nice and snappy. Only thing I have noticed is that I can't find trusted places and did anyone else notice the option to send a bug report when using the power menu. Is that like that for anyone else?

One note for those having trouble. It would not work for me until I put the update package in main storage.
[Verizon LG G3] rspong:
I'm on lollipop. Created the software update folder for the update, and it worked!!
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
By the way, I also wanted to note that KDZing directly to 12B and then using Activity Launcher to OTA to 23A resulted in the system status being official. I think I remember reading some of the first people having success OTAing the other way (having been rooted at the time, too, under 12A) resulted in system status being Modified.

Just information.
[Verizon LG G3] fr4nk1yn:
If your official did you try towelroot or stump just for giggles
[Verizon LG G3] gregcapps:
If the option to send a bug report it's on the power menu, then 23a must be a test build meant for a select group
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yes I had. I reported that Stump said the system was already patched, which means it wouldn't even try.
[Verizon LG G3] fr4nk1yn:
I saw that, I assumed it was before you got "official".
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Oh...no, that was after I used the KDZ of the 12B and did the Activity Launcher method to apply the OTA to 23A.

Sent from my VK810 4G

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That worked, thanks for the suggestion! Now with my user apps, it's otimizing 232 apps. ?

Edit:

I had a weird thing going on with the WIFI though. It acted like it was trying to turn on perpetually, but would never make it. Airplane mode and reboots didn't help or change it. I couldn't stop it by trying to turn it fully off either. Finally I did a factory reset and that took care of it.

Sent from my VK810 4G
[Verizon LG G3] maddog241:
This supports my theory fom the beginning that this is not an official OTA release to all. There has been too much evidence that this was nothing more than an anomaly and this build doesn't appear ready for prime time based upon the reported issues.
[Verizon LG G3] 92slammer:
not completely true.....i believe its an option for all android devices under developer options
[Verizon LG G3] gregcapps:
I'm running it now. Seems ok. Only had it up and running less than an hour. Things seem slightly more fluid. Less noticeable lag.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I had a weird thing going on with the WIFI though. It acted like it was trying to turn on perpetually, but would never make it. Airplane mode and reboots didn't help or change it. I couldn't stop it by trying to turn it fully off either. Finally I did a factory reset and that took care of it.

Yep, it is able to be enabled in every ROM that I recall for years. By the way, I do not have the option for bug reports in my power menu. I do not have it enabled in Developer Options.

Sent from my VK810 4G
[Verizon LG G3] gregcapps:
Yeah because I'm not seeing the option on my power menu and I updated to 23A.
[Verizon LG G3] LaTropa64:
Does it kill FoxFi?
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
Confirmation of Method

Round 5 of playing with this update. This is by far the fastest way to retain all your apps & data in order to get up and running on this leaked OTA. This will get you from where you are now to Lollipop (assuming your rooted), while keeping your apps and data - no question the fastest way. Generalized outline:

-Backup everything with Titanium

-Copy internal sd data you don't want to lose elsewhere (photos, downloads, wallpaper, whatever...figure it out) all of this will be wiped

-Make current TWRP backup incase your unhappy later

-KDZ to 10b (CSE Flash ONLY here, you'll bootloop on NORMAL)

-Root

-Restore apps, and select system data items you want restored (aka: call log, sms/mms messages, wifi access points, bluetooth pairings) via Titanium

-KDZ to 12b, but this time choose NORMAL flash. No bootloops because it's an upgrade

-Root is now lost, but atleast all your apps and data are already there

-Use [MENTION=528551]justiz33[/MENTION] non-root update method here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59103556&postcount=326

-Be prepared to wait a while while all that bloat and user apps optimize in ART!!

-Put your internal sd card data you pulled earlier back on your phone

-Cry now, because its a nice build and your stuck without root. No more saving your app data with Titanium or removing the load of ****e Verizon has put into it...... unless a root method is found.

-You can KDZ or TOT back to stock, re-root, bump recovery, flash 12b radio, and restore your backup if you can't live without root....which I will be doing again shortly because my OCD won't allow me to function with apps like NFL mobile embedded in my phone!! Just wanted to outline a method for you guys.
[Verizon LG G3] cjchevez:
screenshot antutu benchmark bloated score🚀👍

I just wanted to thank everyone here for their hard work.

I now have vs98523a , thank you guys!

Not bad better than vs98512b .

40K+ I'm sure if I tweak it it be higher.
[Verizon LG G3] cyberhern:
The easiest way would be, for someone to extract the boot system and modem IMGs so we can use flash2 method.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Can't do that without root.

Sent from my VK810 4G
[Verizon LG G3] cobrien13:
Is it just me or does my Google play services not update
[Verizon LG G3] gregcapps:
Did not have an issue with that. Updated as soon as I applied the 23A update.
[Verizon LG G3] bweN diorD:
Mine wouldn't either, just reboot and it should be fixed, mine was.

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So, just to save anyone else the trouble, last night I tried several dozen roots from the last few years, and none worked. My pc and phone had a ridiculous amount of virus's, Trojans, and malware to attest to how far I was willing to go.

So, unless someone figures out a workaround or new exploit, it's not looking good for stock root.
[Verizon LG G3] gregcapps:
Benchmark up from around 36000 on KitKat
[Verizon LG G3] KlausWillSeeYouNow:
That would be a huge help. Although, will I lose root when upgrading incrementally to 12B? Pardon my ignorance; my G3 is not my daily driver and I downgraded to 10B to achieve root. I read somewhere 12B didn't have working root, although I could have been wrong.

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Not sure if my last reply posted; it's disappeared. Thanks so much. That would be a huge help if you could provide me with the incremental updates from 10B to 12C. I'm assuming I'll lose root... Is that right, and if I do do I just repeat the Stump process?

Thanks so much for the help. Please pardon my ignorance; my daily driver is an Xperia Z2. ;)
[Verizon LG G3] Super_Luddite:
Oh...my...God.
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
I believe that once you have root on 10B you can incrementally upgrade to 12C and keep it.....however don't quote me on that. Also, I'm not sure if they were wanting someone to be full stock (including no root) when upgrading to 23A or not to see how a "full stock" device behaves....