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[Verizon LG V10] ericpbritt:
I used the Xposed framework and installed Wanam xposed on my Note 2, it made my phone a joy to use. I could put almost any app in my Mutliwindow list, changed how my notification list worked etc etc. Root is worth it. You can turn a lame phone with potential into a super phone. My Note 4 has so much power that I cannot use because of Verizon its pathetic. I just got a V10 because my Note 4 is now a turd from the last OTA upgrade.
[Verizon LG V10] SprManKalEl:
I installed this app. It's not capturing information from me, is it? I'm safe by using this? I already noticed no ads an in browsing and I played a round of Trivia Crack and there was no ad at the end.
[Verizon LG V10] Neupy:
Is there any word on this yet? Love the phone but I really want to get rid of some of the crap. I also think root will be able to find a way to help the awful battery life. I have a little over a week to decide if I'm going to keep mine or not.
[Verizon LG V10] corporal_hades:
Waiting for the full recovery .tot file before [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] will go further. There is a root post in the general LG V10 thread with lots more info.
[Verizon LG V10] DJ_Upgrayedd:
I thought I read somewhere that someone already had the .tot file but wasn't going to let it go. Am I mistaken on this?

Edit: I was mistaken. I found the thread where I thought I read it and it was mentioned that there was a method, but no .tot file
[Verizon LG V10] aridrg:
Cve 2016-0728

Any chance of exploiting CVE 2016-0728 (local priv escalation exploit via linux kernel keyring) to gain root? My understanding is the code presented by perception-point (the team detailing it) indicates the LG V10 by Verizon is vulnerable (3.8+, mine is 3.10.49). The exploit code listed would need some way to find the location of a couple system calls (static location in kernelspace ram?) or have the locations hardcoded but...
[Verizon LG V10] jaedenhudson14:
Have you looked at this thread?

http://xdaforums.com/lg-v10/general/praying-root-t3215643

There was quite some talk about getting root for the Verizon v10. Unfortunately, one of the moderators closed the thread until someone messages him about getting anywhere on the project. There are like 99 pages of it so if you haven't read up on it, let me tell you here. Basically it is a bunch of talk about potentially getting root on it. From my understanding, jcase (the main developer of it I think) has a way to root it but is looking for a .tot file in case it does not work. He also has a new job he is attending too, so he quit doing any side projects until further notice. After that, a big **** storm started out, and alot of people got angry over the fact that he claimed that he knew how to do it, and bailed on it. That's why it was closed until someone can get it going again. The thread has been closed for a few days now. I am very slowly starting to give up on root for it as there really does not seem to be anything going on in terms of that. I could very well be wrong though.
[Verizon LG V10] moejoe88:
Yeah, that thread went to **** real fast. Not trying to talk crap about jcase or his abilities, but android security has evolved a lot since the early days. Exploits are getting harder to find and the OEM's take note and learn from their mistakes. There's not enough interest from the big time devs in this phone either. I'll probably end up selling mine and get a nexus 6p to use on verizon.
[Verizon LG V10] jaedenhudson14:
I totally agree. These phones are meant to be super secure. I guess the reason I miss root so much is because my old g2 is rooted and has a custom rom on it with a 241 dpi. So for me going from that to much less is something I have been adjusting to. I guess the bare minimum that I wish to happen with the v10 is root so I can get viper4android back. That is one thing I miss very much. Everything else is just a bonus to me. I hope the tmobile v10 devs are having fun. I don't even get there service in my area. I have to drive 100 miles to the nearest store which sucks. Now I am just rambling. All in all though, still kind of hoping root will come around.
[Verizon LG V10] fordmanck:
I honestly wasn't going to get this because of no root. I'm so glad I didn't. This phone is amazing out of the box. I paid for adguard pro which cuts down on annoying ads considerably. I can't really think of anything that I would want root for at this point. And I'm no noob to rooting. I've been doing it since the telnet days on my G1.
[Verizon LG V10] fatherof4d2usc:
For those looking to debloat just use the deep loading software mentioned in the AT&T v10 forum. I have disabled 59 system apps including the LG launcher and all its components as I use nova launcher my screen on time increased about an hour and a half to two hours per cycle
[Verizon LG V10] moejoe88:
I need to tether though. That's my biggest thing. And I've heard foxfi doesn't work with big red or you have to go through a pia process to make it work. Oh well. Live and learn.
[Verizon LG V10] fordmanck:
Tethering works for me perfect. You mean making your phone a hotspot, correct?
[Verizon LG V10] moejoe88:
Yes. The hotspot hack is what I meant. I have it on my G3 and it sure is nice to be able to hit the toggle and connect multiple devices. Phone data is all I have because I live in the semi-boonies and there are no other high speed options. Which tether are you using? Do you have to connect your phone to the device with a cable?
[Verizon LG V10] fordmanck:
No hack at all. Just hit mobile hotspot on the phone. It's built in now for free.
[Verizon LG V10] moejoe88:
Even for grandfathered unlimited data? I haven't tried it, but I heard people were still getting the subscribe notification.
[Verizon LG V10] fordmanck:
I don't have unlimited so I can't tell you on that side.
[Verizon LG V10] kaluna00:
no. wifi tether does not work with grandfathered UDP. you have to use foxfi.
[Verizon LG V10] moejoe88:
Its been awhile since I used foxfi. Do you have to use a cable between phone and device?
[Verizon LG V10] kaluna00:
no. but it uses VPN settings to activate the Hotspot... not optimal. but works.
[Verizon LG V10] LBJM:
I'm still using my note 3 as my daily driver due to ZL battery and root. I need at least the ZL to come out before I carry around the v10 all the time. I've maximized my note 3 with root where I can manage to get 10 days of battery life out of it easy.
[Verizon LG V10] Nom Prophet:
I just Google the ZL battery. That would be nice...if I enjoyed carrying a potato in my pocket.

Grandfathered UDP here. Foxfi works for me though it's not as convenient as having the stock hotspot. If the G5 comes out before we get root I'll probably sell the V.
[Verizon LG V10] evolver10:
I'm having serious doubts that we will ever see root on the V10. If we do I bet it's at least a year away.
[Verizon LG V10] markmyers:
Hope not, but off topic g5 has me liking s7 more and I have had LG phones past 4years.
[Verizon LG V10] R4NDR01D:
Why hasn't this GD phone been rooted yet? What can I do to help?

I'm also considering selling this phone to get a G5, but what carrier's G5 should I get (so that I can be sure it will be rooted) that is compatible with Verizon?
[Verizon LG V10] evolver10:
From what I understand no ones even working on it.
[Verizon LG V10] markmyers:
This is sad because I really want to stay with LG but not able to root is no fun...
[Verizon LG V10] Shanook:
I wish someone was working on it. I wouldn't have the slightest clue to figure it out. is there a bounty?
[Verizon LG V10] evolver10:
Yes there's a bounty close to $3000 now i believe. But seriously it's not gonna happen. Verizon note 4 and others still don't even have root.
[Verizon LG V10] jaedenhudson14:
It is a little of a damn shame that people just quit working on it, but I can also understand that the security on these new devices is getting harder and harder to crack. There are quite a few reasons I want to root my v10 now that I have had it for a while. There are alot of pointless notifications that can not be cleared like the location found notification and a few others. Not to mention the general issues it has. I blame lollipop for this as it sucks in my opinion. I am thinking about selling the phone as well and getting something that has root probabilities. I miss it too much coming from my g2.
[Verizon LG V10] evolver10:
Yep. I'm considering selling mine and getting a nexus 6p. I can't believe this phone doesn't even have 6.0 update yet.
[Verizon LG V10] *Madmoose*:
Unless Verizon screws up and allows root through an update (it's happened before) this phone will not get root. I pretty much knew this going in. Might as well get used to it, the days of rooting every phone that gets released are over. It's been this way for quite a while.
[Verizon LG V10] RRF12:
I have rooted my phones since the incredible days right threw the lg g3 but surprisingly haven't missed root on the v10. I use nova an change my icons an widgets all time so I'm satisified,The v10 is best phone I've had so far an I have had a bunch of them.
[Verizon LG V10] fordmanck:
Agreed. Anyone that actually bought this phone thinking it would have root hasn't paid a bit of attention over the last few years. I bought this phone for the things others quit offering, expandable memory and interchangeable batteries. I have a 1 TB Dropbox and don't need the memory, it's just nice to have.
[Verizon LG V10] imucarmen:
I didn't buy this phone with root in mind and the main thing I always needed for root was tethering and I have that without root on the V10 so no worries there. But I have been a flash junkie for 4 years now (mostly running custom AOSP based Roms...Bliss being my fav) and having no ROM options with the V10 is a bit sad for me. I feel someone, one day, will end up rooting it, and a few Roms will come out. I've yet to own a phone that hasn't happened with, but this is certainly the longest I've seen a phone out with zero development going on. Before the V10 I had an LG Spectrum, G2, and G3 and all those had tons of dev work. The G3 has a crap load of marshmallow Roms already, and has for 4 months. I ran Bliss Lollipop on my G3 since December of 2014, and ran Broken Marshmallow for 2 months before getting the V10 5 weeks ago.

I hope one day someone will figure this phone out.
[Verizon LG V10] evolver10:
I hear ya. I still think it'll be at least a year or maybe never.I'll probably end up selling my v10 for a nexus 6p.
[Verizon LG V10] gunnyman:
I'm debating this very thing right now.

I should have bought the 6P in the first place.
[Verizon LG V10] evolver10:
Yeah I had a G3 on ATT and was very happy. Had to switch to verizon without much warning and jumped the gun and got the v10. Oops.
[Verizon LG V10] imucarmen:
Can you get LTE on verizon with the 6p?
[Verizon LG V10] gunnyman:
Yes you can.
[Verizon LG V10] evolver10:
Yep and easy root and loads of development.
[Verizon LG V10] 117micc:
This is literally the only reason I haven't updated top the v10 from my g3 because the lack of root and Rom options. If I own a phone I should do with it as I damn well please. I feel like the fact I can't root, rom or change anything software wise, I never indeed own my own phone. It's stupid and it really grinds my gears lol. But no seriously, there really needs to be done reform on smartphone policy, like the fact they need to stop locking us out of something we purchased at full retail price which is roughly 3 to 4 times the cost it is to actually build the phone for the manufacture! I had the Verizon note 3, we eventually got a work around but it would only let us flash stock based roms. I love aosp, and cm, and all the other roms popping up everywhere. My favorite is illusion Rom, but anyways yeah I think we never truly own our own phones because they control what we can actually use them for. They are basically small computers right, and my Dell laptop if I wanted, I could convey to Linux if I wanted, or even dual boot Windows and Linux. How come we can do that on a laptop but not on my phone which is honestly almost just as if not more powerful than my damn laptop? I'm just gonna stop here cuz I could just keep going and going about this crap all day!!

Btw, pardon my language.

Sent from my vs-985 rooted, running who knows today
[Verizon LG V10] imucarmen:
I agree with you 100% The stupid thing is it's probably costing them money by locking the phones because people (devs trying to unlock them) return bricked phones for new ones all the time. They just lie and say it broke by itself. I imagine overall this alone is costing the industry millions. I know of a dev who returned 3 G2's in a short period of time because they kept bricking while he was doing work. And the Rom he released had very specific rules to make it work and it ended up bricking a bunch of peoples phone's (including mine) and I imagine things like this happen a lot all over the world therefore in total probably cost the industry millions. Not to mention the hours spent by programmers to come up with clever code to keep it locked and the money that cost...and on and on.

People would not be bricking more phones if the process was made easy and accessible. If these companies built these phones and the software for them with freedom of use in mind bricking would be super rare because all the danger could be removed if they worked with us instead of against us. I like you could write a lot about this issue but will also digress. Hopefully the morons on the inside will get a clue and realise locking the phones is most likely costing them money in the long run.

I have a G3 as well. I remember you from the verizon G3 dev section. I use to frequent those parts for about 18 months ;]
[Verizon LG V10] jasongrandstaff:
Root Lg V10 vs990

Someone please root the Lg V10 for Verizon.
[Verizon LG V10] gunnyman:
I think it's safe to call Root on the V10 dead in the water.
[Verizon LG V10] 666syco:
This phone I hope has a better chance at root once the update comes then the verizon note 4. I got both devices and I got sick of my stock bloated note 4 so I jumped on this phone in hopes that the odds be with it considering I read that most of the lg phones get the root and unlocked boot loader. But I'll just be happy with plan old root from there it's game on.
[Verizon LG V10] evolver10:
I hope you're right but I'm not as optimistic. I'm about to get a 6P. Anybody wanna buy a V10?
[Verizon LG V10] 666syco:
I was considering the 6P before I grab this phone, and I almost did but, the lack of removable battery and no way to use my 128gb sd card kills me. Every one that does the root programs for the lg's says we need a tot file which should drop with the update. The tot file will help us recover if you happen to brick your device from rooting because there is no way to come back as of now. We're're just waiting on a file, and when it comes it should when they release the tot with the updates. Like I said I have a verizon note 4, I've had it over a year that is definitely not ever getting full on root. I understand that now and I'm optimistic about the v10. I figured I waited that long on my note 4 that I can wait a bit on this device. plus this phone is still kinda new it takes time to get the updates right. I think what's taking this one So long is the 2nd ticker screen & getting marshmallow to work with it. Cause I think not 100% positive, but think I read our verizon g3 and g4 just got the marshmallow update so that leaves us next. If your gonna jump ship do it after the update. the 6p isn't going anywhere just yet. give it a bit more time and I'm sure you'll be happy with the out come. Think positive. Does anyone know how I can pledge my donation since that thread got locked?
[Verizon LG V10] jasongrandstaff:
Someone needs to root the Lg V10 for Verizon. :/
[Verizon LG V10] 666syco:
I wish I knew what I was doing I'd be all over but I'm just a flash freak that loves roms and tweaks. I really hope this does get root sooner or later. I'm happy to pledge $30 for verizon root.
[Verizon LG V10] evolver10:
Should I take the update when it comes or wait and see what happens with root?
[Verizon LG V10] Shanook:
ill match
[Verizon LG V10] jaedenhudson14:
I am keeping my v10 on software version 10b until I get more information about root. I don't want to end up updating and then find out that root was only possible on 10b. Every time I get the notification for the update, I just go into all apps and force stop system updates and it stays away for a day or two.
[Verizon LG V10] 666syco:
I wouldn't update just let it come cause with the upade comes the tot file. With the file they should be able to build root in to the tot then we flash the update with the root baked in from my understanding. So no don't update.

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And if we don't flash a tot then there will be some sort of program for us to gain the root. I'm use to samsung device my first lg but I love it.
[Verizon LG V10] ericpbritt:
Root is dead guys, forget it.....
[Verizon LG V10] 666syco:
Who are you to claim root is dead. How is this device a few months old But all hopes are down the crapper cause you say so. Sorry but I'll keep holding out cause you know what there's no way the verizon samsung note 4 will ever get rooted oh wait there is temp root. You go and give up hope and move on don't piss on our hopes cause there still a chance.

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And yes we are fully aware of dm-variety possibly coming with the marshmallow update witch could kill any and all chances but it's not here yet and not installed so there is still hope. That's what's stopping full on root on my note 4.
[Verizon LG V10] ericpbritt:
The Note 4 root is super secret and will not be released and neither will the V10...... go ahead, hold your breathe dude, the days of rooting everything are over. Its too much for developers to keep up with.....
[Verizon LG V10] 666syco:
We all need something to look forward to. But I will agree sometime soon yes root will become a thing of the past unless you go nexus or with T-Mobile or Sprint. The biggest reason why it will become a thing of the past is cause all our great developers are being picked off by major companies to help keep theses devices locked down.

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And there no secret about root on the note 4 it's the dm-variety and the knox system. The dm-variety detects changes to the system and causes a reboot to put everything back in order the way it was programmed. Its just all the vulnerabilities are all being patched up for privacy and to keep us and everyone else out of other peoples business.
[Verizon LG V10] jasongrandstaff:
We need to keep this thread going because if we stop asking for root on the Lg V10 vs990 we won't get it please root the Lg V10..
[Verizon LG V10] PUERTO_RUK:
I agree wholeheartedly...... I cam back to LG just due to the sheer volume of development. G2 was one of the best phones I've ever had. The nexus 6 didn't even come close. This is what xda was/is all about. Doing what THEY say WE CAN'T DO.
[Verizon LG V10] 666syco:
I switched from samsung cause of how often lg gets root and boot loader unlocks compared to samsung. Our biggest issue is a way to recover from a soft or full on brick we need a full system tot file for recovery so our great developers can get to work rooting this beast.
[Verizon LG V10] jasongrandstaff:
Yeah if only Android had a system that would allow the full image of the device to be loaded on a computer a complete backup like Apple has so there is no possible way to brick your phone if done correctly.
[Verizon LG V10] evolver10:
I'm beginning to agree with this post. Eventually if you want to root and flash you're just gonna have to get a Nexus. And it Wouldn't surprise me if one day they get locked up tight as well.
[Verizon LG V10] 666syco:
Things are starting to take a turn for the good. Someone gained root on the note 3 running 5.0.1 and supposed the note 4 also for Verizon. Looks to be permanent root so dm-variety may not be to much of a issue.if the note 4 can be rooted we will have it soon to cause this phone is no way locked down as bad as that device. Here is a link to look it over started in the note 3 forum. And is spreading like wild fire.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3317083

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Proof for the note 4 hasn't been made available yet but this guy looks good. Was proven on the note 3.
[Verizon LG V10] tripey:
I'll definitely be watching this. I've been testing out a tmobile v10 for 7 days. It actually runs really well unrooted. I planned to cancel my service with Verizon and hop over to tmobile and root their v10. Unfortunately, after looking at my data usage on Verizon, I cant justify paying more for less data per month just to have a rooted phone. My wife and I are on a family plan with a corporate discount. Gotta keep rocking my rooted Note 3. It'll be hard to return the v10 back to tmobile.
[Verizon LG V10] alvinator94:
Its happening

https://twitter.com/srsroot/status/706548407213690880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
[Verizon LG V10] gunnyman:
Has anyone tried it yet?
[Verizon LG V10] alvinator94:
---= SRS One-Click-Root v5.1 =---

2:59:41 PM - Starting ADB Server..
2:59:44 PM - Manufacturer: LGE
2:59:45 PM - Model: VS990
2:59:45 PM - Android Version: 5.1.1
2:59:45 PM - Build ID: LMY47V
2:59:45 PM - Board ID: msm8992
2:59:45 PM - Chipset Platform: msm8992
2:59:45 PM - Getting OffSets.. : error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported. (False)
2:59:46 PM - Query Server for Best Method.. Found Rootkit: 8

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

2:59:46 PM [+] Testing exploit: root8 (please wait..)
2:59:48 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/W..
2:59:48 PM [+] Installing SU Binary...
2:59:49 PM [+] Installing SuperUser APK...
2:59:49 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/O..

2:59:55 PM [+] Rooting Complete !

Might just be a hoax?

I think that error is stopping it because something isn't supported. No clue though.
[Verizon LG V10] LBJM:
Nevermind I see that you are... I doubt the fix has been fully tested or they'd be a video and a demand to cash in on the bounty.
[Verizon LG V10] gunnyman:
Bah. SRSRoot has been tweeting the same thing since November. I call BS.

(Search for VS990 Root on Twitter)
[Verizon LG V10] burnsky05:
Maybe you should check out and read this forum first

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3215643

And as far as a pledge sheet goes check this

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RKjJwtDOV-aBFjPTYHJb1PezPQvxff3y65I8qKRWJpM/htmlview
[Verizon LG V10] 666syco:
How to I add my name to the list I wanna contribute $30 bones for the verizon v10 root-a-thon.
[Verizon LG V10] jasongrandstaff:
Is the root for the vs990 real or a hoax??
[Verizon LG V10] gunnyman:
Looks to be just SRS hyping themselves. Their app is sketchy looking as hell. I don't know if it's malware or not. I have no experience running it.
[Verizon LG V10] jasongrandstaff:
I won't root the v10 vs990 until its off the bleeding edge of technology anyway. But I still got excited when I seen that. Maybe others will make progress on the root but we need to continue to blow up this feed to let the devs know what we want as far as software modification gos.
[Verizon LG V10] PUERTO_RUK:
The first thing we need to do is to find a way to get the .tot file. 2nd is to successfully unlock this damn bootloader then root. I saw in another thread that someone made some progress on the bootloader but got some errors. It's in this forum but I'll have to find it. Something is better than nothing at this point.
[Verizon LG V10] tripey:
In the 99 page thread, that's now closed, there was discussion about the .tot file being accessible once when the v10 gets Marshmallow.