yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG V10 General] gamin92:
That's not exactly right. The difference is that with an unlocked bootloader you can have custom kernel. Also it's easier to have a custom recovery. But this is possible to have a recovery on locked bootloader. And you can have a custom ROM, but it has to be based on stock firmware, not on AOSP (especially related to kernel that must be stock).

To be clear, on unlocked bootloader you can have custom kernel and AOSP based ROM, on locked bootloader only stock kernel and custom stock based ROM.
[LG V10 General] csimo:
I don't know if Framaroot will work on a v10 or not, but I can say the screenshots they show as "proof" of a v10 root are not from a v10. Take a look at the on-screen buttons at the bottom for example. I hope that it does work, but I don't believe those screenshots are from a v10.

-Joe
[LG V10 General] imeem:
[/COLOR]

AFAIK, LG g4 H815 has official method for unlocking bootloader
[LG V10 General] CoNsPiRiSiZe:
It would be cool to have the option to run different kernels on this device...

Matt
[LG V10 General] TayzGpa:
What about a "virus" approach? Dont have one. Cant build one. But perhaps one that could change permissions at the root level.
[LG V10 General] KiRyah:
Have you tried using a tool such as Hirens? It'll allow you to mount the partition and chmod the perms. I think Hirens is still free.
[LG V10 General] fire3element:
I will admit, I have very little linux experience. Don't believe that would work though. Can't change the permissions if you don't have the permission to do so, which is why Root is needed.
[LG V10 General] player911:
Anyone try injecting root similar to the LG G4?

My new LG X8.3 had to upgrade the same way (using sendcommand from download mode).

If this doesnt work, whats the problem?
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
I think it was patched but Jcase said there is a good possibility that he could get the G4 root to work with the V10
[LG V10 General] fire3element:
Has anyone read the comments in the last 3-4 pages??

We are WAITING on someone to leak a TOT file.

Root gets injected into the TOT before it is flashed. TOT = complete system image containing all partitions.

Nothing else can happen until we get this file

Please do not ask HOW / WHY / WHERE to get this file. Read the comments on the last few pages.
[LG V10 General] dbama1:
Well my name is Roy D Mercer out of Tulsa Oklahoma and I just got one question for ya Mr fire3element! Just how big a boy are ya?!? With all ya fancy red writin and all.. And how where and why can we find this file King Fire3element?
[LG V10 General] burnsky05:
#SRSRoot: LGE VS990 (Build: LMY47V) #Android 5.1.1 Now Supported for #Root at http://www.SRSRoot.com

Has this been confirmed?
[LG V10 General] clockcycle:
Where did you get that information from? Please link us... (below I quoted previous posts pertaining to this, so people don't get misinformation or have to go around digging)

As far as I know, a TOT or KDZ is needed / wanted in order to flash / restore back to stock as backup, in case any attempts soft-brick the v10, like it did with a few G4, get's costly, especially with no compensation afterwards..
[LG V10 General] kaluna00:
That would be really nice.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2122682

I will try to do more research later tonight... If you come up with something please post!

\ooo/
[LG V10 General] bschuster:
So i just attempted the SRSroot....if says it worked, after it rebooted, it did indeed install SuperSU, but when you open SuperSU "There is no SU binary installed" This is for Verizon BTW

Here's the log from SRSroot:

6:59:50 PM - Starting ADB Server..

6:59:55 PM - Manufacturer: LGE

6:59:55 PM - Model: VS990

6:59:55 PM - Android Version: 5.1.1

6:59:55 PM - Build ID: LMY47V

6:59:55 PM - Board ID: msm8992

6:59:55 PM - Chipset Platform: msm8992

6:59:55 PM - Getting OffSets.. : error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported. (False)

6:59:56 PM - Query Server for Best Method.. Found Rootkit: 8

----= Start Rooting Process.. Please Wait =----

6:59:56 PM [+] Testing exploit: root8 (please wait..)

6:59:58 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/W..

6:59:59 PM [+] Installing SU Binary...

6:59:59 PM [+] Installing SuperUser APK...

7:00:00 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/O..

7:00:05 PM [+] Rooting Complete !
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
Same I was just gonna post it
[LG V10 General] burnsky05:
So this somewhat works on Verizon...just not completely? Getting there...maybe [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] can build it from this?
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
I tired it on the AT&T version and got the same exact results as him, but not binary installed.

So I guess no it didn't work at all... I'm not sure what it even did tbh
[LG V10 General] burnsky05:
Did you try both methods? The only thing this may have done is changed your device status to modified which means you won't be able to accept the OTA update when it comes out without a complete restore...some have said that restarting a few times changes the modified status back to official but not sure how that works thb
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
I tried both methods, nothing happened for me, I already had SuperSu installed form the PlayStore before trying SRS root so idk
[LG V10 General] burnsky05:
Something isn't adding up here, or maybe I'm not completely familiar with rooting the same model for different carriers but look at the information listed.

Verizon LG V10 (root attempt)

6:59:50 PM - Starting ADB Server..

6:59:55 PM - Manufacturer: LGE

6:59:55 PM - Model: VS990

6:59:55 PM - Android Version: 5.1.1

6:59:55 PM - Build ID: LMY47V

6:59:55 PM - Board ID: msm8992

6:59:55 PM - Chipset Platform: msm8992

6:59:55 PM - Getting OffSets.. : error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported. (False)

6:59:56 PM - Query Server for Best Method.. Found Rootkit: 8

----= Start Rooting Process.. Please Wait =----

6:59:56 PM [+] Testing exploit: root8 (please wait..)

6:59:58 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/W..

6:59:59 PM [+] Installing SU Binary...

6:59:59 PM [+] Installing SuperUser APK...

7:00:00 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/O..

7:00:05 PM [+] Rooting Complete !

AT&T LG V10 (root attempt)

6:59:50 PM - Starting ADB Server..

6:59:55 PM - Manufacturer: LGE

6:59:55 PM - Model: LG-H900

6:59:55 PM - Android Version: 5.1.1

6:59:55 PM - Build ID: LMY47V

6:59:55 PM - Board ID: msm8992

6:59:55 PM - Chipset Platform: msm8992

6:59:55 PM - Getting OffSets.. : error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported. (False)

6:59:56 PM - Query Server for Best Method.. Found Rootkit: 8

----= Start Rooting Process.. Please Wait =----

6:59:56 PM [+] Testing exploit: root8 (please wait..)

6:59:58 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/W..

6:59:59 PM [+] Installing SU Binary...

6:59:59 PM [+] Installing SuperUser APK...

7:00:00 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/O..

7:00:05 PM [+] Rooting Complete !

Both seem to have the same build, board, and chipset. Both attempt to root with rootkit 8, they both install SuperSU via the root attempt but then after restart, both are missing the SU binary being installed. [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] Is this possibly getting us closer to a solution or do we still need someone to keep digging for the .TOT or .KDZ file from an unknown source at Verizon?
[LG V10 General] kaluna00:
for those of you that tried it. Is there a new item in settings that is labeled superuser?
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
In phone settings? No..
[LG V10 General] kaluna00:
I asked because I had an LG g2. And on some of the roms under Security or development... there was superuser menu item that you had to grant superuser rights to apps and ADB
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
Oh ok, yeah there's nothing in the settings

I had a G2 btw, it was great
[LG V10 General] Skizzy034:
That's something a developer adds to the settings.apk in their rom.

Did anyone try going into the the SuperSU app and updating the binary from there?
[LG V10 General] kaluna00:
not sure what is up.. but can't DL SRSRoot... Edge gives me error 'File cannot be downloaded' and chrome says something about being unsafe or something.... anyone have this so I can mess around with it? Thanks.
[LG V10 General] bschuster:
It's fine to download, i installed, no issues.
[LG V10 General] fire3element:
---------- Post added at 04:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:28 AM ----------

SRS Root is nothing but a farce now days. What you are seeing means nothing. And there is a good chance some other "unapproved" stuff was installed on your PC when you installed SRS.

Speaking from experience. Take it as you want.

LoL. I just tried to make it visible to the majority of on-lookers that were passing through this thread. Repeated questions were starting to pop up. Not my 1st day around XDA :silly:

Oh, and is Texas big enough for ya my friend? :cowboy: :D

Yes Jcase is asking for the TOT. There might be other vulnerabilities that can get us Root, but in the end I think the goal was to flash the modified boot image thus injecting Root into System.

He does not like to be bothered, and I am not going to ask him. You can PM him to get the details if you like.

In the mean time, I am trying to find a contact within AT$T and VZ to get the necessary TOT files.
[LG V10 General] dbama1:
[MENTION=2233713]fire3element[/MENTION] I was just kidding around brother. :) Seriously, thanks for your work on getting this device root. :good::good:
[LG V10 General] player911:
Well what specifically was patched. Ive never heard of prerooting a KDZ. Typically those are left untouched. If that was the case, we would just flash custom roms via custom made KDZ/TOTs.

What I am asking for is a serious question and am looking for a specific answer. With the inject root method from sendcommand.exe, what is blocked?

I don't think that method can fully be blocked because that is their diagnostic mode. Where does it fail?

Update from Root Injection Thread:

D:\V10\LG_Root>Send_Command.exe \\.\COM8
Author : blog.lvu.kr
SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE

#dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p51 of=/data/media/0/system.img
FAIL
#ls
FAIL
#

Damn LG.
[LG V10 General] 84281227:
anyone had some success case?:confused:
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
Maybe this is a stupid suggestion, but I'm going to make it anyway. Has anyone tried just asking LG for a TOT.

I mean obviously being a little more sneaky about it than that, but maybe contacting them and telling them your phone won't turn on every since the update they pushed cause you somehow popped the battery out while it was installing. You took it to AT&T and they tried to restore it to no avail, maybe the AT&T tech suggested contacting LG to see if they had a file that would do a full restore?

I know it's a long shot, but is it worth a try?
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
I found this in the LG developer forums
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
Well that sucks.

I was thinking of asking customer service. They may be a little more willing to provide a file to someone to fix a phone. And customer service may not know any better or realize that LG doesn't want that file to get out. ( that is, if customer service would even have access to it)
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
Already on it
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
Looks like a dead end, worth a try though
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
No luck with Live Chat, as I was expecting.
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
Here's where I got with customer service. I'll let you guys know what they say.

Sorry if it's hard to read.

TL;DR

They escalated it to the Dev's to see if they'll send me a ROM file. Waiting for the e-mail.

EDIT:

I removed the image in case they check here.
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
I asked my rep to elevate me to developers, he said he couldn't do that. Hopefully you get something out them.
[LG V10 General] archerymodz:
Probably should have blocked your imei number
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
Thanks for pointing that out. It's fixed now.
[LG V10 General] melorib:
I would assume they check FDA ;)
[LG V10 General] clockcycle:
Kdz are carrier specific. They arent hacked or prerooted or turned into custom roms. They are used by the carrier's repair service center technicians in order to attempt to restore devices back to stock after theyve been damaged somehow..
[LG V10 General] i42o:
no. IT ISNT DAMAGED

me: IT WAS UPDATING AND IT TURNED ITSELF OFF

me:: THE UPDATE WASNT APPLIED RIGHT AND IT CORRUPTED The PHONE

me: NOW THE PHONE IS IN DOWNLOAD MODE AND I NEED THE KDZ/TOT FILE TO FIX THE PROBLEM

Mary Rose: You need to send in the device to our repair facility so that our technicians can assess it.

Mary Rose: And if it is deemed as a manufacturer's defect, we can repair the phone for you at no cost, as long as it is still under our warranty.

me:: all of the other G devices have the files made available to them, why does this phone have no such files

me: this is the only device i own... sending it in for repairs is gonna hold me back longer when i can do this myself

Mary Rose: Some people are selling those that is why we do not have this.

Mary Rose: It is only our technicians who can flash back the phone or install the firmware.

Mary Rose: You may check your carrier for a loaner or temporary phone to use, while yours is with us during the repair process.

me: what do you mean selling them?

Mary Rose: There are some people who sells the KDZ/TOT file.

they are fully aware why we need them and what devs are doing with them... it will take a LG dev to leak this... i dont see this happening
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
they mentioned people selling them to me too. Does anyone know where one of these files is for sale at? If we can find someone selling one then maybe we can pull together on here and get the money to a dev to buy it?
[LG V10 General] hykhleif:
i am confused is only the t mobile rootable
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
Yes, (as stated earlier in this thread) only the T-mobile variant is rootable as it ships with an unlocked bootloader.
[LG V10 General] burnsky05:
I feel like this is spiraling out of control...I highly doubt that a level 1 or level 2 technical support is going to have access to these files.
[LG V10 General] fire3element:
Guys, quit pestering LG. THEY WILL NOT GIVE YOU THE FILE. All you are doing is attracting unwanted attention. Now they may send out an email to all techs telling them to not release anything for the V10, lessening our chances at finding someone willing.

Like ClockCycle just said, these files are carrier specific. You will NOT get them from LG.

And for the love of all that is holy, DO NOT CALL VERIZON OR AT$T AND TELL THEM THE SAME THINGS. No one is going to send you the KDZ if you tell them your phone wont boot.

What they will end up doing is voiding your warranty if you are foolish enough to give them your IMEI or ESN.

Sorry to be so bold, but we are going to lose all chances if this keeps up. You must be more inconspicuous.

The V10 is far from the 1st device that was in need of Root, and individuals asking the Manufacturer to "unlock" their device.

Just the hard cold truth. We must find another way.
[LG V10 General] kaluna00:
I agree. We should probably try not to raise an eyebrow with LG or the carriers. The lower profile we can keep probably the better. Be patient until we can get one quietly. Just my thoughts
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
What's all this talk of needing to "keep a low profile"? Like LG isn't blatantly aware that people want to root this phone. Let's "keep a low profile" on the first thread that pops up when you Google LG V10 Root for AT&T..... right. And what is LG sending out an e-mail telling techs not to release the files going to do? The people who have access to this file aren't the customer service techs. Everyone's probably right about only the devs having access to the file, and I'd be willing to bet they all know how much LG wants to keep the file from getting to us.

And while the service tech i talked to said my issue was escalated to LG's devs and that it would be up to them to decide whether or not to send me the file I'm not dumb enough to think it's actually going to happen. If it's only the devs with access they know not to give it out, if i actually get the file sent to me I'll be beyond surprised. I figured our best bet of getting the files from LG directly was low level techs giving them out without knowing any better. Since only the higher level people even have access to them, it's probably not going to happened. So at this point, yea, I'd say contacting LG about it any further is pointless, but it was worth a shot.
[LG V10 General] fire3element:
Contacting LG from the start was pointless. As has been mentioned several times, the files are CARRIER specific. All we are doing is attracting unwanted attention.

You may take that how ever you like. My intentions are to help here, not ruffle feathers.
[LG V10 General] melorib:
I understand that carriers want to protect their phones, but why is it difficult to get the files for the unlocked H961N from Hong-Kong :confused:
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
Anyone know how long it took for the G4 and G3 TOT files to be leaked/released?
[LG V10 General] burnsky05:
Has anyone seen this post?

http://gadgetspie.com/2015/12/05/install-stock-firmware-on-lg-v10-and-un-root-the-device/

Has a .zip file for a version of LG V10...I'm guessing T-Mobile but the post doesn't state.
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
I would assume it's the T-Mobile.
[LG V10 General] jmone:
I have a stock H962 and under Dev Options, there is an "Enable OEM Unlock" option. Is there anything worth checking, uploading etc?
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
You can send the command but it doesn't actually unlock the bootloader.

I wish it was something that simple.
[LG V10 General] jmone:
Given it is a different model is it worth checking (and if so how would I do it).
[LG V10 General] dbama1:
Does the lg g4 have root all carriers?
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
I think so

Low Effort Root

http://xdaforums.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765/
[LG V10 General] TayzGpa:
AT&T and T-mobile both run on GSM networks and it is possible to have AT&T unlock your phone so you can take it to T-mobile. It seems to me that the reverse would also be true and if so, wouldn't you be able to use a stock rooted T-mobile rom on your AT&T V10 using your at&t sim?
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
Carrier unlock and bootloader unlock are two completely different things.
[LG V10 General] basketcase77:
Been following this thread. So is the SRS thing not working then? I vaguely remember SuperSU saying there was a binary issue on my S4 when it was clearly rooted and running SlimBean/Kat and I could use apps like Titanium Backup no problem. Has anybody used it and tried to run any apps that require root?

Also, is the walkthrough on appmarsh called "Guide to flash LG V10 H900 (AT&T), H901 (T-Mobile), VS990 (Verizon) using TOT method" BS then? Sorry, haven't posted enough, can't link directly.
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
From what I've read the srs method doesn't work, at least that's a few people reported for the V10.

I don't know any tot being leaked yet. As of now that's what Justin case is waiting on to start trying root exploits.
[LG V10 General] TayzGpa:
Ahhhh. K.
[LG V10 General] bimzcy:
It seems that this guy do have the tot files, and his shop is selling it, sorry for don't have enough permission to put the link, you just need add the www in the front of each address:

facebook.com/mokchi.hk/posts/741417912654976

mokchi.hk/2015/12/03/mokchi-首發-lg-v10-f600-tot-救磚文件/

dcfever.com/trading/view.php?itemID=3867957
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
We may have to have the TOT's for a US carrier. but i don't know, hopefully someone else who knows more than me will chime in. Good find none the less.
[LG V10 General] M@rs:
Is the carrier free international/Europe model bootloader unlocked? I only read about the US carrier variants all over the forum.

Thanks
[LG V10 General] bimzcy:
Only T-mobile could be bootloader unlocked.
[LG V10 General] kstsang712:
How about the Korean models? How can we check whether the bootloader is unlocked?
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
You don't need to check. They aren't unlocked.

ONLY T-MOBILE HAS UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER.
[LG V10 General] melorib:
How do you know that :confused:
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
I've read the other 44 pages of this thread.

Edit: I quoted the wrong stuff. Ignore this
[LG V10 General] melorib:
So did I :rolleyes:
[LG V10 General] bimzcy:
We all know it.
[LG V10 General] i42o:
Success!!

pic deleted. low key.
[LG V10 General] jcase:
Please note, I said tot, not kdz.

If he can prove it, I will setup a bitcoin escrow.
[LG V10 General] i42o:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] as you can see he said tot having kdz as a choice, i am getting in contact now, i have asked for proof. Send me a pm bro.
[LG V10 General] jcase:
Have him email me at the address below, my PM box is FULL and im far behind on answering them all
[LG V10 General] i42o:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] Email [MENTION=849393]Rifle[/MENTION]z@aol.com I'll forward from there . just send a blank email so i can give to him
[LG V10 General] bimzcy:
I'm trying to talk with the seller, he said he also have the Verzion tot file.
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
I'd be more than happy to contribute to buying this file.
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
Can we be sure that the file will confirm Root ?
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
Jcase has said he has a few exploits he thinks will work on the carriers. But he isn't going good to try then and risk bricking the phone he has until he has a tot. It may not be immediate, but we aren't getting it without this file.
[LG V10 General] SuhasTheBest:
Oh I see
[LG V10 General] bimzcy:
well, that man refused to sell it to me, and he also said that once he sold it to me, everyone may get it.
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
Wwhhhhaaaaaaattttt?

Did you tell him it was for XDA?

It it worth someone else trying to to buy it from him?
[LG V10 General] bimzcy:
of course I didn't even mention that, I just asked him the price, that's all.
[LG V10 General] fire3element:
Probably because more than one person asked him within a short time frame.

Lets not bother this guy anymore and wait on i42o to report back.

If all fails, maybe Jcase can contact him directly and explain his intentions. Then we need to make it clear that we all are willing to chip in for the file and Jcase's efforts.

Patience guys. No need to rush this right into a brick wall.
[LG V10 General] Absolutezero91:
Agreed.

I can't think of anything else that could have tipped him off.
[LG V10 General] i42o:
does the korean variant of the V10 have an unlocked bootloader?

---------- Post added at 10:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:10 AM ----------

@jcase he doesnt want to talk to anyone else...

hes saying to paypal the money to him and he will extract the tot from the phone itself even with the locked bootloader. let me post the transcript to see if this makes sense to you

我希望看到实际的文件之前，我付的钱 / i would like to see the file before i pay any money

do you have Lg v10 H900 ?

有没有什么办法可以证明你能获得实际的文件？

Yes

是的，我有LG V10 H900 AT＆T的变体

如何尽快你能得到的TOT文件

open the TeamViewer ,Remote extract the files from the phone

locked bootlader

Then made into TOT file

we cannot access any of the partitions

我们不能完成进入任何分区复制或解压缩文件

locked bootlader can make TOT file

可以或不可以

I CAN NOT unlock bootlader

But can make tot file

#dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p51 of=/data/media/0/system.img

FAIL

#ls

FAIL

#

Does not affect

can

我想看看你如何访问该文件

如果你喜欢只是为了安全起见，你可以加密文件

这是什么

它要求我下載的東西，但我沒有一個帳戶

LG V10 Korea version

it isnt the same

the tot file will be different

I just give you a look

I could pack LG V10 H900 from your v10

if you want to get the LG V10 H900 tot

paypal usd300

多數民眾贊成在$ 300的美元的風險。我需要看到你實際得到的文件第一次
[LG V10 General] tanked89:
Have you guys seen zues v5 by turbo? That Rom belongs in this phone I had it on my style. Rooting is needed because you have access to your phone that 6 to 800 dollar investment isn't yours till you have access to its guts.