yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G4 General] goofball2k:
Sorry if this has been asked, I searched in this thread and could not find anything.

I have a bell H812 with 10e system image. Is there a rooted image for 10e H812? I see the one for Bell 10c but don't know if it's safe to flash it instead?
[G4 General] Knowbody42:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347837030
[G4 General] dcorrea:
Goofball,

I don't know for sure but check this threadhttp://xdaforums.com/g4/general/psa-warning-try-to-downgrade-g4-t3197675
[G4 General] goofball2k:
Thanks, i'm getting the Telus 10G kdz which i'll load and then load the rooted 10G image. Seems to be successful for many.
[G4 General] timlair:
So here's my issue.

I performed all steps (thinking i was on zv5, because I was, or so i thought), tried flashing the zv5 rooted image. Now I get the security error bootloop.

Apparently the other night my wife was using my phone and accepted the OTA update to zv6...she did not tell me she did this.

So I'm assuming now that since I can't transfer the stock zv6 image to the internal storage to do the restore i have a bricked useless device?

I see this workplan here but I can't find the kdz for zv6. http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848
[G4 General] Knowbody42:
Have you seen this?

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-g4/development/stock-sytem-image-files-zv5-zv6-t3205640

Sprint LS991 ZV6 factory image file:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347818803

Sprint LS991 ZV6 rooted image file:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347819338
[G4 General] timlair:
I did. Unfortunately though, there's no way for me to transfer that img file to the phone's internal storage.
[G4 General] QuickNET Tech:
You may be able to restore your device with lg flash tool using the tot file found HERE. Good luck!
[G4 General] Knowbody42:
You might be able to use adb push system_image_name.img /sdcard/system_image_name.img

http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/guide-recovering-bootloop-twrp-t3167361
[G4 General] serif55:
Many thanks for download link bro, have a good day ??
[G4 General] timlair:
Hey quickdraw, thanks so much! It took me a few times and i had to do a few google searches and change a few things deviating from his instructions but so far so good! I got the phone to boot up and it seems to be working again. Going through the initial install/config of the OS now(typical android first boot stuff). My pocketbook thanks you.

I was very worried because no matter where I went and read posts from people who had the same problem the answer was always, "Since you can't get adb to work and you can't put the new img file on the root of the internal storage, you're out of luck."

For anyone else that suffered the Security error from flashing the wrong version (zv5 instead of zv6) you can message me on here and i can tell you what I did.

Now the real question....try and root again? ;)
[G4 General] rafine1234:
I have the rooted h810g version of the phone. ATT has out now H810o. Does anyone have the rooted img file for this. Also can I just unroot, take the ota to update, then put the rooted img file on phone, then root it?
[G4 General] Shadicbypass:
Ok just wondering. Has there been any progress in getting a bootloader unlock for all the g4 variants.
[G4 General] QuickNET Tech:
You should be safe to root now, as long as you make sure you use the right system.img. EDIT: You can find it HERE.

As for the security error, I recommend you start a thread in G4 General detailing your fix. If you do, a mention would be appreciated.

Not that I know of.

You SHOULDN'T have to unroot to take the OTA from my experience. You can to be extra safe though. Once you take the update, you can make the prerooted system.img yourself using the instructions found HERE.
[G4 General] Spectre51:
It's been my experience with the AT&T model of the G4 it will detect you are rooted and not allow an OTA update which is why we always had to flash the unrooted system image first of the firmware we are on, hen take the OTA, the flash the rooted system image of the updated firmware.
[G4 General] rafine1234:
Does any one have the unrooted stock image file of H810G. Here is my dilemma. what happened was I wanted to update to H810o, what I did was factory reset. but now I cant log into my google account. I seemed to have lost text messages, because I have 2 step verification. I am able to get into my phone now, but the lgsetup wizard keeps on stopping, so now my phone cannot setup. What to do, What to do?
[G4 General] Swarai:
I having problems also the AT&T root download is broken. Is there a fix for this? Thank you
[G4 General] madhacker7:
What is the current status of the Verizon 12a rooted image? Did Verizon pull the update and if not, is there a reliable source?
[G4 General] benny_t:
Is it possible to do this from OSX? I'd rather not install and do all of this through a virtualized instance of Windows...
[G4 General] fenstre:
These images are all produced using a method called "root injection", where you pull the system partition's image, mount it as a filesystem, root it, and push the image back onto the device.

The process is complex, but doable if you follow instructions carefully. Mistyping the partition start position or size will brick your device. Instructions here. If you're still struggling, I have a rooted 10C TWN image, and I can upload it if you ping me on Monday.

[MENTION=1157052]thecubed[/MENTION] It would be great if you linked to the root injection instructions in the intro to this thread. It's impossible for users to add new rooted system images if they don't know how it's done.
[G4 General] Hotfingers:
Thanks for the root; works on LG H815P (South African version).

I found that after my phone was rooted, OTA updates would download, but not be applied because they detected root!

So the work-around for that is to download the latest update (as a kdz file) and flashed it using LG Flash tool (instructions are available some-where on XDA).

Here's a thought on the way the "Send_Command" tool is used in this thread: -

We use the tool to grab a copy of the system partition, modify it, and put it back on the phone.

So, Is it possible to do the same thing with the recovery partition?

Basically I'm asking - Is it possible to get TWRP onto our recovery partitions using this tool?

Anyway, hope that wasn't too off topic.
[G4 General] Hani88:
[Sorry If these are repeated questions]

-Does this method work with any software version or there is a certain one ??

-Is it downgrading the firmware or it just injects the root files to the system??

-If I broke my phone by doing something wrong with these commands accidentally how can I fix my phone?
[G4 General] JMak00:
So, I'm looking to buy the VZW G4 and will only do so if I can safely root the device. But it seems that it is not yet safe, i.e., any, even minor, mess up on rotting causes a brick.

I really liked the stumpd root for the G3, anything like that available for the G4?
[G4 General] QuickNET Tech:
No one click method. Don't be scared of this method, it is usually nothing but copy paste. The guide leaves virtually no room for error.
[G4 General] STIKID:
Its pretty safe and easy just watch the video and follow the directions. Also make sure u have the proper send command and img in the proper location. Its simple as long as u do all that. I kno sounds like a lot but honestly its super easy. Gl tho either way. These newer phones are getting harder to modify thus why there isnt a 1 click root.

Sent from my VS986
[G4 General] Xceeder:
Thank you so much for all your hard work , you are a true professional ...
[G4 General] elfarto:
Worked like a charm on on my H815AR (Argentina), dumped/restore system image using dd and injected the root code using a Fedora VM. Thanks for your detailed steps
[G4 General] VIRzila:
would you upload your 10C TWN rooted sys image somewhere, please :o
[G4 General] ipokethings4u:
Okay, I'm on ZV6 (Sprint) and i get to the part where i put in "dd if=/data/media/0/system.rooted.LS991ZV5.img bs=8192 seek=65536 count=557312 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0" and I change "ZV5" to "ZV6" and when i click enter i just get an immediate "#". What's happening? I searched around to see if anyone had this problem and no one else does..

Edit: nvm.. had the wrong file name ._.
[G4 General] Verna KDM:
Dead link, any other link for the rom please?
[G4 General] S3V3N:
No too old

TapTap in 7 HD 6.3 3D to LG G4 by S3V3N
[G4 General] Verna KDM:
Which rom is the latest prerooted for the H815?

I have v10d stock now.
[G4 General] petermg:
When I try to make a backup of my system image, I have an ATT H810 variant, I get PERMISSION DENIED. Am I doing this wrong?

C:\WINDOWS\system32>adb shell
shell@p1:/ $ dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=8192 skip=65536 count=579584 of=/data/media/0/system.img
lock/mmcblk0 bs=8192 skip=65536 count=579584 of=/data/media/0/system.img <
dd: /dev/block/mmcblk0: Permission denied
1|shell@p1:/ $
[G4 General] autoprime:
yup... you're attempting this while being booted in android. this entire root method requires you using the send_command.exe and opening a shell while in DOWNLOAD MODE.

if you have already rooted.. you can do what you're trying to do by issuing the "su" command in adb shell first. If you have not already rooted then you need to re-read the OP.
[G4 General] petermg:
Thanks, I figured it out by another's question and answer in this thread, mentioning download mode. The OP however no where states you have to be in "download mode" so I didn't know that. Got my system.img saved!! :D
[G4 General] QuickNET Tech:
No, the OP doesn't mention it, however, it leads you to follow certain steps on another thread that does tell you to put the device into download mode. I can see how you may have missed it.?
[G4 General] anon1ski:
So i went through all the steps, and figured out that my phone was on 81110n, instead of 81110h, what kdz should i flash?

im getting the auth. #11 error.

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How did you end up rooting it?
[G4 General] QuickNET Tech:
You need to find a prerooted 81110n system.img. If you can't find one, you can do it yourself following the instructions found HERE.

It looks intimidating, but it's not that hard. Just follow the instructions carefully. Good luck!
[G4 General] deanoz99:
Will this work on lg-h815. Sorry for the noob question but I'm coming from a note 3. I am used to rooting etc
[G4 General] s.pwyll:
If you have TWRP installed, a flashable pre-rooted (and debloated) 81110N is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3167667

At the top of the post it says 10H but scroll down a bit and you'll see it has been updated to 10N. I'd suggest downloading and flashing the bootstack as well just to be safe.
[G4 General] analyst783:
If (when?) the LG G4 gets updated to 6.0, does this mean new system images will be required? Or will this method of rooting still work?
[G4 General] Knowbody42:
rooting Marshmallow will require a modified kernel, which means an unlocked bootloader will be mandatory.
[G4 General] Shadicbypass:
That if lg keeps varity in android marshmallow for the international versions
[G4 General] fenstre:
I don't have the bandwidth to upload the 4GB image to androidfilehost right now. I've been trying, but it's constant failures. That said, I can provide a workaround. Note: this is for H815 10C TWN users that can't or won't use the "root injection" method.

What I'm attaching is a "vcdiff" file that will convert a system image to a rooted system image--just the differences, so it's only a few MB.

Steps

Pull your system image. (Instructions are in post 2, look for the third section, "Backup System to Internal Storage".)

Verify that the md5sum of system.img is 95c0e7b11d08f9033b478945f7924593. If not, this process won't work.

I recommend making a copy of this file for safe storage. Putting it on the sdcard (still named "system.img") is not necessary, but it may also help you recover from a serious mistake.

Extract the patch that's attached to this thread, and see the result: a .vcdiff file. Use a tool (xdelta, or any vcdiff program) to apply the patch to the system image. (The image will be the "source".)

Verify that the result file has the md5sum: c65ef9394d20573bea440aed20c39f2e

Rename the file to "rootedsystem.img".

Congratulations! This is a rooted image based on the H815-v10C-TWN. You can follow the "low effort" insructions at the beginning of this thread.
[G4 General] computerlife22:
Using a Verizon LG G4 running 10B... will this still work? Should I take OTA first and then do this?
[G4 General] antus:
You shoud take the ota. 10A/B/C are vulnerable to stagefright. Even if you do and but then flash a pre rooted system.img of these variants you'll be vulnerable again. I think it was fixedin 10H (that was the case in my phone).
[G4 General] larsdennert:
Do not take an OTA if you are on 10B. Wait for the forthcoming BL unlock.
[G4 General] DrRichardQuack:
Thanks for the reply; I really appreciate it.

What if I neglected to make a backup of the unrooted 11A image before applying the rooted 11A image?

I assume that when you say, "4) Move the resulting "system.rooted.vs98611a.img" file to the root of your phone's internal SD card ", the file "system.rooted.vs98611a.img" is actually the 11A backup that I should have captured before rooting. Is that correct?

And if so, what are my options for unrooting on 11A? Just use KDZ?
[G4 General] roydest:
Hi Guys, following problem:

I try to root my phone and now i am in download Mode

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Problem solved ( who can read has clear advantage) -> battery out, rebooted -> tried again...... Rooted!

Big Thanks to all who have made this method possible!!!
[G4 General] Nijin:
After entering the "dd if=/data [...]" command, I immediately got back to enter something (#-sign), (without waiting 5-10 minutes). I was able to use "LEAVE" to get back to my phone. No SuperSU installed, no root according to root checker.

Possible stupid question: Does this even work if my phone is encrypted? (No idea, if the mmcblk0 block is encrypted) - if no, what else could cause this?

Thanks!
[G4 General] DrRichardQuack:
You will definitely need to fully-decrypt the phone before attempting this procedure.

Whether or not that was the actual problem at-hand, I don't know (without further information), but it's definitely a requisite.

UPDATE to add: You didn't say which specific model you have, but I should warn you that, with certain models, you cannot re-encrypt the phone after it's rooted (e.g., Verizon's VS986). Any phone that reboots itself to initiate the encryption process cannot be re-encrypted once rooted (see: http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/howto-encrypt-decrypt-phone-rooted-t3200256 ). The only means by which such phones may be re-encrypted is with an unlocked bootloader, which, as yet, is restricted only to the H815B variant.
[G4 General] Nijin:
Thanks, and thanks for the warning as well! I'll wait for another time to root then.
[G4 General] krazienluv10:
Hi, having problem opening command window in the lg root zip as pictured, any advice? windows 7 here using winrar.

I open the lg_root zip file and once open i try to open command with the shift and mouse its a no go... entered the command terminal from start menu, but the commands are not working. appreciate the help! thanks
[G4 General] s.pwyll:
According to your screenshot you are simply looking in the archive. You need to EXTRACT the archive, then go into the resulting folder and open your command window there.

What you are attempting to do now is open a command window inside a file and that is not possible.
[G4 General] polfrank:
When I try to root, I write the dd command and I immediately get the "#" and nothing more. When I reboot I have no root, the rooted system image was never pushed.I double checked the name of the .img that I put in the internal SD and it is correct.

Help please?
[G4 General] Nijin:
You might have the same problem as I do - is your phone encrypted as well?
[G4 General] polfrank:
No, it is not encrypted...
[G4 General] Nijin:
Interesting, so this is not what was causing the bug. What else do we have in common? (I have a H815, Software Version V10d-EUR-XX, Build LMY47D - tried to dd on a Windows 10 PC)
[G4 General] Stettin:
Hi, would you be able to do the same for me as for the above poster, but for the 10B system image? I just got the Verizon version VS98610B - Build LMY47D

Or, if I'm on 10B, would there be an easier way? I think I saw a rumor of a 10B root coming out soon.
[G4 General] larsdennert:
Block the updater if you are on 10B and wait a bit to see if the bootloader unlock is released shortly. You would be in a better position.
[G4 General] Norcalz71:
So i rooted a day or two after this method came out and everything way fine. About 2 weeks ago, my H810 on 10e died. Random reboots/bootloops and now i just bootloop on the LG logo. I can get into download mode via vol up + USB, but after 10-20 seconds that bootloops me back to the LG screen again so I basically can't get into anything (except factory reset).

I have a warranty phone, I'm planning to send my bootlooping original phone back in. Given that I was rooted but cannot seem to get into anything (and I highly doubt root had anything to do with it, since it worked fine for a few months), should i expect any issues from LG? Will they be able to find the root mod and blame my failed device on that? I would do the kdz to the PR firmware but since the phone doesnt seem to stay on for more than 10-30 seconds, I doubt that is a good idea to try.

thoughts?

thanks
[G4 General] fenstre:
You mean an exploit? Is that more likely with 10B than C? I can downgrade with a KDZ, I think.

The name of the game is "root injection". It really does require a Linux system for one step, even a little system downloaded onto a USB drive that you only boot once. Or a VM (VirtualBox or VMWare or parallels or bootcamp). If you are a nuts and bolts type, this could be easier than the instructions I gave above. If that's not a comfortable thought, I could root your system.img (and either upload it rooted, or upload a .vcdiff patch for it) if you sent me a link to the original, whether it's from your phone or from a link you found online.
[G4 General] Stettin:
Thanks for the link. I rooted with the injection method :) I had a bit of trouble doing shared folders on VirtualBox so ended up doing an Ubuntu USB drive. Thanks!
[G4 General] inks:
It means I've backed up the whole internal memory as a single 32Gb file. I have a bad habit of breaking my phone by writing to the wrong parts of the SD cards.
[G4 General] bendsley:
If you really wanted to today, download virtualbox (free) and install the enterprise version of Windows 10 preview. You can pass through all com ports and USB to the VM.

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You can also right click on my computer, go to device settings, and then expand ports in there. It will show your phone connected, or should at least and which com port it is on.

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Seriously. If you can't read the first. damn. post., you don't need to root your phone, because following instructions doesn't seem like it's your forte.
[G4 General] phineous:
Ha, I just bricked my phone! Used the H81010g file on my H81010e phone. At least I got a H81010e image file out of it first!

I'm uploading the image file to online storage so hopefully it can help someone else.

Pay attention to your software version!
[G4 General] justlovejoy:
repair assistant not working for verizon, anyone on 11a with dll file so I can flash back to stock?
[G4 General] Shane Pitman:
Followed the directions step-by-step, copy/pasted so I wouldn't make a bonehead typo, and everything worked just as described. Much thanks for the work that went into this, and for providing the excellent install guide!

Edit: AT&T variant here, if anyone cares.
[G4 General] spotmark:
Have you tried just flashing the KDZ file, using the LG tool?
[G4 General] boynamedstacy:
Anyone know how to open a command window in parallels vm? I've tried the work around for right click on a mac but that doesn't work. Brutal!
[G4 General] HoosierDaddy2442:
Thanks for this. Worked like a charm for me on T-Mobile. I now have root, TWRP installed and a nandroid ready to go. Let the ROMs begin!
[G4 General] sandys1:
[MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION] - is there a script that will work on Linux/Mac ? have adb/fastboot,etc already setup
[G4 General] bendsley:
Start-->run--> type cmd. Then just browse to the directory you want to go to.

The shift right click thing is just a shortcut to auto open a cmd window in the present working directory.
[G4 General] kmcphee:
Has anyone found the sprint LGLS991 kdz thanks in advance
[G4 General] boynamedstacy:
Oh Bendsley, I could Bendsley you over right now. Thanks dude!
[G4 General] bendsley:
Google search is your friend.

Search for LS991 kdz and it will take you to the xda thread.
[G4 General] kaymmm:
[MENTION=1157052]thecubed[/MENTION] or [MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION], I think it might be good to add a note to the AT&T version that you need to be on 10g already otherwise folks will get a security error and not be able to boot, unless you add a second version with playgameo's system.img for 10e.

Also, maybe one of you can help. playgameo's stuck in an unbootable softbrick and we don't have a KDZ for AT&T yet. They can get into download mode, but I couldn't figure out how to get a clean version of system.img onto the device to overwrite the partition. the send_command tool doesn't seem to let me mount external_sd, and my knowledge of android serial communications is nil so I don't know if there's a way to send the file via usb/tty/send_command. I'm sure they would be grateful if one of you might be able to help out!
[G4 General] UktenaWarrior28:
When I download the lg_root.zip.exe I get all these virus pop ups and when I install it, it does absolutely nothing
[G4 General] rawdikrik:
Bendsley, you are being so helpful... Where can I download the tmo file from?
[G4 General] kaymmm:
you can try this python version of send_command: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60557353&postcount=454

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you fell victim to a download site's download tool malware. uninstall whatever you just installed, then go back to the download page and *uncheck* the box to use the download manager. you should get a file with the .zip extension, not a .exe extension.
[G4 General] bendsley:
Same way, but use H811 kdz. However, I'll save you the time, http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G4/H811/H81110H

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Make sure you click the "download now" button, it will give you just the zip file.
[G4 General] pettigrew95:
Followed directions to a T! I'm on VZW variant and after I type LEAVE and hit enter the phone reboots and says it could not start successfully and use the verizon repair tool...Any ideas!?
[G4 General] justlovejoy:
I took the update kdz from the vzw update repair application, then went ahead and used it in the lgtool2014 to get back to a working device, going to try again to see what i get trying to root with the OP method.
[G4 General] Croize:
someone who knows what they are doing, could someone help me over teamwiever?? :) Afraid i brick my phone, im on int version (lg-h815) and v10d-eur-xx
[G4 General] Shadicbypass:
Well we would need details on how you bricked it and what exactly is wrong
[G4 General] oCandyRaino:
Does this work on the H811 10N? I updated from H811 10H on T-Mobile. Thanks in advance
[G4 General] Croize:
afraid to brick my phone :p at 10 e now though
[G4 General] inertiaholic:
Dear TS,

Is it possible to put up a mega link download for the image file, please? I have tried downloading ten times unsuccessfully cos my internet connection is intermittent.
[G4 General] prot-:
Sorry if this has been asked before but does this work on Marshmallow?