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[Sprint LG G4] jaxbierley:
[MENTION=2158849]Agimax[/MENTION] completely off topic, but I see you have UltraPop beta in your sign. I saw you said it was about 60% complete a couple days ago and was seeing how things were coming along and what sort of features you were thinking of putting in it?

In any case, thanks for the work you're putting into the Sprint variant. Coming from a Nexus 5, its been hard not being able to serial flash.
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
V1 is done, and i have asked 3 users to test. If they accept, i should be ready to release very soon:)

Click in my signature on the G2 version (more like the V2 that isnt in the G2 op yet though)
[Sprint LG G4] jaxbierley:
Nice, looking forward to the release
[Sprint LG G4] mswlogo:
Mine would not even apply after restoring ZV5 unrooted image. It just kept getting stuck at "rebooting now after a count down".

I ended up using adb sideload (with stock ZV5 image).

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This is a tough call. Sprint might be your only choice.

You might PM the person that posted ZV5 TOT and see if he thinks he'll be getting ZV6 TOT.

It would not hurt to try ZV5 TOT or Try Restoring ZV5 Unroot Image or Try ZV6 Stock Image.

I believe you might be able to DD from ext SD Card (storage/external_SD) if it's mounted. Won't hurt to try.
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
some changes for G4 UltraPOP:

init.d support

on demand from intelliactive tweaks

read ahead to 1024k

debloated but still LG home and some apps

YAATA bad ass txt program

tweaked i/o file system control

vm tweaks

stock LG start/shut down anim

louder audio (might have to turn down some g4 much more sensitive)

99% picture quality

99% movie quality

bump to 8MB file size for pics n vids

ad blocker app

more to come!

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[Sprint LG G4] sandroiduser:
Did as stated, and got stuck in download mode on command prompt. Should I just unplug the phone, looks like nothing is happening, but I'm afraid it will try to update to ZV6 after unplug :(
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
update or factory?

what did you do?

what did you copy to your sdcard?

what parts completed?

what command prompt for what step?

info info info
[Sprint LG G4] jaxbierley:
Great news. If you need another tester I'll gladly help
[Sprint LG G4] sandroiduser:
Well, first, thanks for your time... now this is what I did:

1. Unzip and copy the ZV5 img file to phone internal memory

2. Put phone in download mode

3.Went to command promt as administrator to lg root file folder

4. Type: Ports.bat and got com device id

5. Type: Send_Command.exe \\.\COM4

got "#" afterwards

6.Type: dd command and nothing

Thanks again!
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
No worries then. So when you entered ports.bat you picked the one with DIAG in the verbiage right?

If so, when you did the DD command for systemZV5.img, what did the command come back with? If you don't enter the correct command, you will see nothing but another # line quickly. If it takes time, like maybe 1-3 minutes, it is copying correctly.

Since you didn't change anything you can type LEAVE in capital letters in the Send_Command prompt to exit and reboot phone.
[Sprint LG G4] sandroiduser:
I do get a quick # line, but I'm worried if I LEAVE and reboot, since I already got the OTA request, it'll force it over the ZV5 rooted...

Any advice?

Oopsss... rebooted the phone...

Hhmm... rebooted ok! ZV5, not root access. How do I verify system file is indeed the stock image?

OTA just pop up again.
[Sprint LG G4] mswlogo:
How did you get ZV5 image back on Internal. I thought you were unbootable?

If you can boot to Android you should not be in bad shape.

Make sure your reading everything carefully, copying the correct commands, files etc.

This isn't a new phone is it ;)
[Sprint LG G4] sandroiduser:
Well, no, I believe I did everything as instructed by OP, and again, exactly as instructed by OP, nothing else. The thing is that when I got to the send command, I got this: Author : blog.lvu.kr

SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE

#

Then, when I did the dd command, I just got back a quick # line.

Being that I already had the request for the OTA for ZV6 (which I have again) I was afraid to reboot and got bricked because of the official OTA over a rooted ZV5.

Now, I'm on ZV5, no root access, but still don't know what to do, apply OTA or got thru the ZV5 stock and then side load updated ZV6.

At least I have a working phone for now... and yes, It's a new phone...

Thanks!!!
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
Just take the OTA update, it's the safest if you are having trouble. Then to root ZV6:

make sure you UNZIP the rootedsystemZV6.img file first and copy it to your internal SDCARD and follow the directions again. Keep a copy of factoryZV6 Unzipped on your internal SDCARD also so you can always revert easily.

I don't know what else to say, other than the directions do work. There are other threads on how to manually root if you want to try that too, but it takes the similar steps and uses the same Send_Command exe.

Good Luck

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[Sprint LG G4] sandroiduser:
Tried it again, same thing, but I do notice that actually the # line did took like a minute to show, even thou there was no progress on the phone showing. Anyways, "LEAVE" again, phone booted back again to ZV5, no root access. Will Apply update as advice, hopefully will not brick it.

Thank you all for your time and patience!
[Sprint LG G4] Akosp:
adb is working fine. I got the debugging permissions as well, but the DIAG port is still not showing up.

is it because im on a windows 10 machine?
[Sprint LG G4] misteroh:
Gahhh just got back from Sprint and even though I have TEP the tech said he can't send it in. Can't I just say I lost it now and get it replaced after paying the deductible?

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Try a different USB port?

Anyone know if I can get to a point where I can use "adb push"? "adb sideload" works fine but push and shell and pull all return "error: closed"
[Sprint LG G4] mswlogo:
I did mine on Windows 10 fine.

I restored my own ZV5 backup, and rooted my own ZV6 image though.

I forget now, but DIAG might only show up if phone is in Download mode.
[Sprint LG G4] Akosp:
Yeah my phone is in download mode (hold volume up while plugging in USB right?)

I'll try the different USB thing later. thanks for all the tips guys!
[Sprint LG G4] mswlogo:
Yup it shows a tiny icon on phone when it comes on from plugging it in.

If I'm not mistaken, the first time I did it, the computer went ding-a-ling and added more drivers.

Stay away from USB 3.0 ports with this stuff.
[Sprint LG G4] afreed1:
after 5, did you enter "id"?
[Sprint LG G4] mswlogo:
That comes after you run ports.bat (and I think it's just a sanity check that send_command is running).

I tried it on a USB 3.0 port and it does immediately load drivers for each new USB port you plug into.

The "Serial Port" driver is the Diag Port (COM5) in the image below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5c6uycqc1bp4ni4/Screenshot 2015-09-23 14.32.14.png?dl=0

Ports.bat did show Diag on COM5

This is Windows 7 though.
[Sprint LG G4] Akosp:
Well I figured it out. It was a driver issue. Checked Device Manager and saw a yellow exclamation point. I just simply reinstalled the LG Mobile United Drivers (found in the original root thread) and all is well.

thanks for the help everyone!
[Sprint LG G4] scooter1979:
Just wanted to say thanks for all of this. I followed the instructions, from going to stock ZV5, to the update, to flashing the rooted ZV6, and everything worked with virtually no problem.

I only say "virtually" because I think my impatience gave me the impression that the ZV6 root flash didn't take. Root Checker never popped up the SU prompt and reported non-root, and none of my other root apps triggered/worked either. I reinstalled SuperSU, played around a little longer with the system, and all of the notices of rights being granted came flooding in. If I had let the phone sit and process a little longer, I probably wouldn't have got to the point of freaking out and reinstalling the SU app.

Once again, thank you.
[Sprint LG G4] tourbound129:
Any further update? Looking forward to it.
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
I am running the Final version which is now at V1.2, testers are still on V1.1 and haven't heard back today about any additional problems. If nothing changes, i will upload the V1.2 in a new thread this weekend. :)
[Sprint LG G4] iiEatTurdz:
deleted zv5 from internal and tried to flash zv6. security error. how do i delete zv6 from internal and transfer zv5 into internal? or can I just flash it from my computer without putting it in internal?
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
You did a bad thing by deleting your ZV5 off of sdcard if you never took the ZV6 update. . if you are still on ZV5 firmware, you will have to TOT to ZV5 again, but Only if you never took ZV6 update or you will brick.

once you have the security error you can never write anything to your sdcard. . only existing system images that were already on your internal SD can be used.
[Sprint LG G4] iiEatTurdz:
It's on the ext sd. Can u tell me the commands for external?

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& will tot remove internal storage? I have the update on ext. I'm not tryna lose internal files. Is there anyway to at least backup internal from my laptop through stock recovery or download mode?
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
Once again, you CANNOT read backed up images from ANYWHERE except INTERNAL SD CARD, that is why you should ALWAYS keep a backup of your current syste (ZV6 or ZV5 or BOTH) on INTERNAL SD Card. Once you get a security error, you aren't able to copy or read from anything but Internal SD.

TOT does wipe the phone to factory, but at least you wont have a soft bricked phone (but again, you MUST not be on ZV6, only TOT if you are currently on ZV5 firmware or brick will happen)

Good luck!
[Sprint LG G4] iiEatTurdz:
I flashed zv5. Then tried zv6. Security error. So do I tot zv6?

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Nevermind there is no zv6. Update can be done from stock recovery too right
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
You need to know what caused the security error. If the updateZV6 failed security check before completing then it should still be on ZV5. If the update to ZV6 partially completed and you didn't bother to put your phone back to stock zv5 first, it is a blind guess what your firmware is on. You could try to TOT on ZV5 if you think it is still on that firmware. If you think it is on ZV6, well.... unless you have a STOCK ZV6 image on your device, you are pretty much left with a soft brick until a ZV6 comes out. Another user had this same similar issue from not putting back to stock and having wrong image on internal SD card.

The ZV6 update should probably fail if you have a modified ZV5 image you ran it on, but i have never tried this so don't really know the outcome.
[Sprint LG G4] razar89:
Anyone else having this issue when downloading the ZV6 zip? Everytime I try to extract the zip I get an unknow error in Windows and Mac OS will create an 8MB img file. Tried downloading more than once and no luck extracting it successfully.
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
The small UpdateZV6 file is NOT MEANT TO BE UNZIPPED! It is meant to be sideloaded on the phone through the Stock Recovery and ADB commands to update the

STOCK file system

from ZV5 to ZV6.
[Sprint LG G4] adrs168:
Need help I am stock ZV4 it is safe if rooted with zv5 root system image file.

Any losing data inside phone?

Someone has experienced has bricked they phone with stock ZV4 and rooted with ZV5

http://xdaforums.com/g4/orig-develo...on-root-lg-t3164765/post62119326#post62119326

I will appreciate for any kind of help.

Many thanks friend.
[Sprint LG G4] iiEatTurdz:
bruh. the zv5 root has been out forever. there's even a different post about it. go to g4 general and go to "low effort root"
[Sprint LG G4] MrBiggzz:
Hello! My question will be brief.

At the present moment my G4 is sitting at ZV6 since I took the OTA earlier this week. I understand that I need the rooted img file from the 2nd post in this thread. But for need I ever have to go back to stock to I need the ZV6 img file from the 1st post or the 3rd post. The 3rd post was "OTA Update File: (From OTA Captured)" I'm under the impression that the 3rd post would allow you to flash that file as to update ZV5 to ZV6? Is that correct?

I just want to dot my i's and cross my t's before I go do this. I got spoiled with that Nexus 5, everything was laid out for you. The one thing I do like about his low effort root method is that you don't wipe your device! That I do like a lot!

Thanks much!
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
Yes, the third post smaller Update File (From OTA) is just the captured zip file that takes STOCK ZV5 and updates it to ZV6 (along with other partitions like bootloader, kernel, etc). Now that the ZV6 TOT method is out, it is not a necessity to keep the stock ZV6 image on your phone, but i still like to because i only have to restore the system partition (which doesn't wipe any partition except system), and the TOT method restores ALL Partitions to factory and usually wipes phone. Each to their own. It used to be a necessity due to no ZV6 TOT out (but there is now) and the only way to recover then used to be through restoring stock img file from internal sdcard.
[Sprint LG G4] MrBiggzz:
Thanks for the clarification! If I had to return to stock I'd have no reason to just pick certain partitions. I'd just use the TOT method and put it all back to square one! Basically the way I've been used to. On my Nexus 5 I'd back everything up with Titanium and then flash the new image and then the fun of restoring everything. So things will change for me but not that much! But then again, how many times do you really need to flash back to stock? Hopefully 0 with the exception of new android release(s)!
[Sprint LG G4] wilsonch1551:
So I cant get this file to transfer to the internal storage. I can see the files computer sees the phone but when I try to "unzip" as the instructions say I cant get it to move????

1.) Unzip and copy the .img file to your phones internal memory

Copy and paste doesn't work either. Help
[Sprint LG G4] parabola1971:
I need a deodex rom

Is there deodex rom?
[Sprint LG G4] donis:
Can anyone upload these files again? I want to unroot ZV5 without flashing tot file.
[Sprint LG G4] tallblazer124:
I just got my LG G4. I haven't rooted yet. Can i flash this to root? Or should i Root first and then come back and flash this. I am on ZV6.
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
You can Flash the rooted System ZV6 image file if you just want a rooted system. If you want to flash UltraPOP ZV6, it is already rooted as well.
[Sprint LG G4] donis:
But still rooted ZV5, why?
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
Why are you flashing modem and kernel partitions? This has nothing to do with Root. If you want to unroot your phone, copy the STOCK System (whatever version you are on) to the Internal Memory of your phone and using Send_Command in d/l mode DD back to your phone. This will give you the STOCK ROM back fully unrooted.

Users SHOULD NOT BE FLASHING MODEM AND KERNEL partitions to their phones, there is no need at this time since nothing should have modified those partitions and was put in the OP for DEVELOPERS only.
[Sprint LG G4] donis:
I want to unroot phone without loosing data and restoring backups.
[Sprint LG G4] scooter1979:
Unless you did something that I'm missing, and your phone is in a working state (not soft bricked or something), if you run the stock ZV5 in the first post in this thread, you will return to unrooted ZV5 without losing anything (if done properly). I tell you from experience, it will keep everything from your data to your personal settings. You don't need to mess with anything else. Your phone should be exactly the same, just minus root. I'll give you my situation, for example:

Got phone with ZV5. Started using it, set it up how I like it.

Flashed Rooted ZV5 from this thread. Everything was the same, except root access was gained.

To get the ZV6 update, I had to flash back to unrooted (stock) ZV5, so I flashed the stock ZV5 image in the first post of this thread. Everything on my phone stayed the same, minus root access.

The stock image in the first post isn't like a factory reset. You're not going to lose all of your info and whatnot. It's not the tot.
[Sprint LG G4] donis:
You are right, I've flashed original systemZV5.img on my rooted ZV5 from the first post without loosing any data, after that I've installed OTA ZV6, thanks.
[Sprint LG G4] xMutant:
Tried this method multiple times to go zv5 rooted to zv5 stock then zv6 etc...

"ports.bat" works. "send command" (with correct comport) works

"dd if=..." command stalls, no error just hangs there.

Once it did appear to do something because it reset my backgrounds and a few settings but I'm still rooted. I tried 2 different win7 computers same. Any hints what i'm doing wrong? short of doing a TOT and losing everything what am I missing?

thanks everyone.
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
Make sure you are using the correct port for DIAG verbiage in it. The DD command should also hang for a few minutes (2-3 min), then comes back to just the empty prompt. you then type LEAVE and your phone reboots to the factory version you just put on it.
[Sprint LG G4] thznutz87:
Can i flash zv6 without using the update zip if I'm in zv5?
[Sprint LG G4] tourbound129:
If you are on ZV5 and not rooted you can either take the OTA or sideload the update. If you are rooted, dd back to stock ZV5 and take the OTA or sideload the update.

Don't flash ZV6 if you are on ZV5. You will get a security error.
[Sprint LG G4] thznutz87:
It's there any real reason to update to zv6? I don't want tho end up in the boat of "you can't flash X rom because you don't have the zv5 bootstack, and we can't unlock or bump zv6 to allow flashing."
[Sprint LG G4] tourbound129:
I considered my phone to be excellent on zv4 and ZV5 but I find it to be even better on ZV6 (UltraPop 1.3 ROM). More responsive and less missed taps.

Whether the update matters to you if something you have to decide.

Currently, there are not any exploits for bootloader unlock for locked US carrier versions. There is a thread in the main G4 forum linking to a Vietnamese forum where a dev is working on boatloader unlock. However, it has not been released and currently only potentially works with v0 boot stacks. Since you are on ZV5, your boot stack is v1 so even if that unlock is released, it wouldn't help you. ZV6 upgrades the boot stack again to v2.
[Sprint LG G4] esqueue:
The adb version provided in the root thread is 1.0.31 which doesn't sideload with this phone. The updated 1.0.32 version can be found by going to abdshell.com/downlaod and clicking the first link (ADB Kits). I overwrote three files in my LG Root folder. The files couldn't be overwritten though as I think the server was running and I didn't know how to close it at the time. I hope I didn't break any rules.
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
Yep, there is the update adb link in the drop down instructions...
[Sprint LG G4] gp3800:
Hi, I'm trying to pull the sprint zone apk out of the Rom to put into ultrapop but I can't get into the stock one to get it. I've extracted the Rom and tried getting into the zip but nothing is letting me in. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
[Sprint LG G4] Tech_Savvy:
I use a program called ext2explore or something thatni can extract files from system images.. Work great
[Sprint LG G4] adrs168:
I am using Sprint LS991 ZV6, I can call, sms and wifi used GSM carrier in my country only mobile data not working.

APN has set right as its working before but no signal 3G / LTE ( just triangle at upper phone).

Should I flashed Modem.img ZV6 ?

When exactly flashed modem.img after TOT or after Rooted?

Can I flash with send command exe LG Tool Kit (not with adb) ?

Thanks friend.
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
I've been really busy lately, but plan on doing tests with 6.0. I have been told by a good source however, that M takes a modified kernel for root and we can't modify kernel without unlocked bootloader. I plan on testing to see, but old rooted image method isn't going to work.
[Sprint LG G4] donbudafuko:
does the bootloader unlock thing in developer section not work like the tmo does? I know from there it was just install twrp after getting root..just wondering just switched from tmo..
[Sprint LG G4] barelynotlegal:
soft bricked? stuck at lg screen with blue light fading in and out.

guessing im missing something,? i did the above using a stock rooted v6.img from link above. i enter my com port and i get an enter command or special command #enter, #leave, so i put " dd if=/data/media/0/rootedsystemZV6.img bs=8192 seek=65536 count=557312 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0, and it just sits there with a #.

i tried to other root methods before i saw this. all failed. so i unplugged device and now stuck at "life is good". tried a factory reset and still nothing. is there a way i can recover via download mode? i tried in download mode but same result

thanx in advance
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
hopefully you were already on zv6. If you were, then you need to TOT ZV6 now because by factory resetting it wiped your internal SD. If you were not on ZV6 you need to TOT ZV5. Do not attempt to TOT a previous version than you were officially on or you will brick the device!
[Sprint LG G4] barelynotlegal:
deleted due to ignorance and failure to read.

successfully rooted, thank you kindly for hard work and patience
[Sprint LG G4] donbudafuko:
I am trying to unzip the rooted zv6 so I can root my phone an it will not unzip from my phone using root browser says it failed an wen I unzip it from computer an try to put it on phone says to big that it lets it...I'm not sure what's going on didn't have this trouble with the T-Mobile lg g4...any help would be great thanks
[Sprint LG G4] Bombillazo:
I recently downgraded from ZV9 to ZV6 with the hope of rooting the phone. Is there a ZV9 root image now? and has anyone rooted their G4 succesfully with the ZV6 image posted on the main thread?
[Sprint LG G4] barelynotlegal:
I flashed a rooted tot file zv6 and was rooted. went stock and updated, realised no root and want to go back. how did you downgrade back to zv6?
[Sprint LG G4] gLam16:
Hello guys.

I already updated zv9. Device is unlocked.

Can not get the data connetion.

Any help ?

B.R.
[Sprint LG G4] honest1212:
I just got a new Sprint LG G4, stock unrooted, ZV6.

To root the phone:

1. Can I go ahead and flash the stock rooted ZV6 ROM mentioned in the first post, or

2. do I need to root it first from the method mentioned in other thread?

Want to double sure before actually doing it, dont want to turn it a paper weight!
[Sprint LG G4] Osirus71:
All you need is the ZV6 Rooted System Image Link file....Its already rooted once you flash it....Just follow the directions in the OP and you will be good to go....
[Sprint LG G4] honest1212:
Thanks, flashed the rooted file system and all good :)
[Sprint LG G4] adrs168:
I've update firmware to ZV6 but with result no internet connection...Just call & sms.

Its safe back to stock to ZV4 ? I have already back up system.img by autoprime.

I've heard if downgrade will be brick the phone.

Any solution for my problem... Almost 3 month I've loss mobile data...No internet

Thanks for kindly help.
[Sprint LG G4] Dwars:
Help me

I have sprint LG G4 with ZV6 and I want to root my device, If I flash/ use this method "SPRINT FACTORY ROOTED SYSTEM IMAGE FILES" Will it give me root privilege on my G4 ? or Do I want to do any other work to get root my g4 after flash above ZV6 file ?

Thanks
[Sprint LG G4] Agimax:
Factory image with root - would give you stock rom with root. Also all UltraPOP image files have root too.
[Sprint LG G4] kneegross:
I too am hoping for a way to get root and unlock for ZV9. I got $5 on it. Seriously, if you make this happen, let me know.
[Sprint LG G4] soomroMumtaz:
Want to downgrade from ZV9 to ZV6

Can I use this method to downgrade my Sprint G4 From ZV9 to ZV9?????
[Sprint LG G4] QuickNET Tech:
Can someone please confirm that the proper MD5 sum for the extracted zv6 rooted img file is

Thanks!