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[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
I could use a 13B KDZ. my phone stuck in a bootloop :(

Installed a rooted 13B image and it was working great. Did a factory reset and started installing apps and whatnot. Totally forgot to copy a 13B image back onto phone incase I need to reflash root..... Not sure what happened, plugged phone into computer to move some backups back on phone and it restarted. now stuck on bootloop. This is not good.

I have my stock 13b image and the rooted image. Anything I can do with that?
[Verizon LG G4] jkatt:
I thought the system image was the kdz. But perhaps I am confused.
[Verizon LG G4] Colchiro:
kdz's are not rooted. This is just the 13b system image that was rooted.
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Yup, I have on my computer a stock 13B image and a rooted 13B image, but no way to put them on my phone to flash them :(. Using LG Flash tool requires a KDZ file and I guess they are not out yet. How long did it take for the 10 and 11 KDZ files to come out?
[Verizon LG G4] jkatt:
Right, I included both a rooted and non rooted image. Isn't the non rooted image the kdz?
[Verizon LG G4] Nhiosis:
Any luck? I'm in a similar situation and need the 13B KDZ or a way to return to stock 13B.
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Nope, I haven't had any luck with anything. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction or someone manages to share or find a 13B KDZ file :D
[Verizon LG G4] z3pp3lin:
Edit: Then follow the original thread to root and replace the stock 13B image.
[Verizon LG G4] smason:
In theory Verizon LG G4 come with unlocked bootloader, so with the DD command you can push TWRP and in this way load from external SD the original system.img that is supplied here in the OP. I'm thinking wrong?
[Verizon LG G4] Nhiosis:
I've already updated to 13B, would I run into an issue flashing the 11a KDZ?
[Verizon LG G4] tylerw1369:
yes you would! you dont want too or you will brick your device.
[Verizon LG G4] Nhiosis:
I thought so, thanks. It appears I'm out of luck until I can flash the 13B KDZ.
[Verizon LG G4] z3pp3lin:
Unless I'm misunderstanding you, then follow the intructions in the original root thread to flash the stock image. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=
[Verizon LG G4] Nhiosis:
I've already updated to 13B and no longer have the 13B system.img or rootedsystem.img on my phone's internal storage, I do however have both images on an external sd card. Could I flash from the external sd card using the dd command?
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
I've read that the image being flashed should be located in internal storage, so copy/move it to internal first.
[Verizon LG G4] Nhiosis:
Possible to accomplish that without the phone booting? Currently stuck in a boot loop.
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
Not sure. Can you get into download mode? Maybe copying can be done from there?
[Verizon LG G4] Nhiosis:
Yeah I can get into download mode and recovery, no drives show up in Windows however. I'm still searching for some info on either flashing the image via external sd card or accessing the internal storage through download mode or recovery.
[Verizon LG G4] tylerw1369:
Have you tried getting on the Verizon phone assistant and see if that can help you go back? I know that was how I went back to 11a stock from when I was on 11a rooted? Maybe that will help you get unstuck. After all it goes directly through Verizon.
[Verizon LG G4] Nhiosis:
I've been looking for a download of that program, couldn't find one. As I cannot access the one on the phone at the boot screen.
[Verizon LG G4] dvgb173:
PM sent
[Verizon LG G4] workdowg:
I've been searching all morning and am soooo confused now.... How did you flash the system image? I went back to the original root thread and that is old and a horrible mess...

I'm on rooted 11a. I had a very tough time getting rooted using the windows tool in a vm (I run Arch Linux) and now I don't remember what I did to get it to work.

Seeing there is no clear instruction for flashing the system image, could you share your method? I am certainly not a noob, but this is killing me...
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
Instructions can be extracted from the following thread:

http://xdaforums.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
[Verizon LG G4] gkaz24:
Just to clarify. I just kdz'd my 11a.. upgraded to 13b and now want to root. Do i just follow step 3 here http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586 with the rooted image that you provided?
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
4, 5, and 6 too!

Correction: Follow all of step 3.
[Verizon LG G4] gkaz24:
I meant STEP 3 (1-6). thats correct right?
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
Sorry, my error.

Yes, all of step 3.
[Verizon LG G4] gkaz24:
Is there any advantage of injecting root myself vs just flashing the attached version?
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
Learning how the entire process works, but it will take more blood, sweet, and tears ;) .

I'm glad I went through the process, but it's certainly not for everyone.
[Verizon LG G4] Jpayette:
I found it easier to watch the video, and do everything the guy does rather than following the written directions.
[Verizon LG G4] gkaz24:
Ya i followed that exactly when i rooted on 11a. So i should just follow it again going from 6:19 or so with the 13b rooted image provided?
[Verizon LG G4] Jpayette:
You bet. Worked like a charm.. . . just remember to put the image on the internal storage prior to starting. I made that mistake, and had to redo it. Still went smoothly though. Up and running 13B rooted, native hotspot, and great reception.
[Verizon LG G4] wonkizzle:
For some reason, I cant find a straight answer, and I apologized if this has been answered in the past few days. I took the OTA this morning, from 11A to 13B. I was not rooted before this update. Is it possible for me to root now, and which process do I use?
[Verizon LG G4] workdowg:
Thanks... Ok, I'll follow it. I thought maybe there was another way. :silly:

My real trouble was kdz'ing because the instructions don't say you will get an error message about "connection to server lost" and to just move it out of the way and ignore it. I kept my own notes this time and also the unrooted system in case of the need to unroot because of the updated bootloader.
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
This thread/post has a link to a pre-rooted image of 13B to flash root on your phone if you are already on 13B from the OTA update. Just click on the following link and follow ALL the directions of "Step 3 ->Root" to root your phone to 13B

http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586/page46

If you want to use your own 13B image to inject root, you can use the link and do Steps 1 thru 3.

Good luck and remember, ALWAYS keep a stock image OR rooted image on your internals phone to re-flash if something goes bad. Especially until we get a 13B KDZ. Because as of right now, if you bootloop or something goes wrong and you do not have an image on your phones internal memory, you have a nice light paperweight. :(
[Verizon LG G4] chewybang:
I tried doing this and it didn't work. I had to rename the command (dd if=/data/media/0/system.rooted.vs98611a.img bs=8192 seek=65536 count=548352 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0) to use the new "rootedsystem.img" file. It looked like it went fine. However, when I try to boot it up, it says "Update failed"

I assume I have to KDZ now?
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
No, you still have the image on your phone, so reflash that.

Were you using "[ROOT] TMO/VZW/ATT/SPRINT/INTL Root your LG G4 with Low Effort Root!" thread? I saw that it is using 11a instructions and you have to change a little bit of the text from system.rooted.vs98611a.img to rootedsystem.img

That is why earlier I linked: http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586

It has the correct instructions.

The command should be:

dd if=/data/media/0/rootedsystem.img bs=8192 seek=65536 count=548352 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0

EDIT: I should ask:

1. Where did you start from on your phone?

2. What Version were you on and was it rooted?

3. Did you have Xposed installed?

4. What were the Exact steps you took?
[Verizon LG G4] chewybang:
I was on 11A rooted. I copied the rootedimage.img from the top post and moved it to the internal storage (not external)

Then I followed the video (I had already done this process to root 11A). I did change the command just like you mentioned above.

Everything looked to go smoothly. However, when I rebooted, it gave me the "Firmware update failed. You need to use Verizon's firmware update helper to continue" or something like that.

I didn't have Xposed installed.

Because I'm super impatient, I already KDZ'd to 13B stock. HOWEVER, I didn't install the Verizon drivers (unless I did it when I rooted 11A) but it still went through with the KDZ.
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Awesome, so 13B KDZ worked for you and your phone is working on 13B stock no problems?

Problem it originally failed was because you did not do the 13B OTA BEFORE flashing 13b rooted image. When you do 13B OTA upgrade to 13B, it also updates your kernel/bootloader and your phone won't boot up if those do not match with your software version. And ya, drivers were installed when you flashed 11A :)
[Verizon LG G4] chewybang:
It seems to be working without problems. Time will tell with that I guess. I'll monitor for the next few days.

You are probably right. I didn't take the 13B OTA since I was rooted. So I should have unrooted 11A, then take the OTA, then root the 13B?

So now that I'm on 13B unrooted, I guess I would follow that video exactly, except copying the rootedimage.img from this thread and use this command to flash?

dd if=/data/media/0/rootedsystem.img bs=8192 seek=65536 count=548352 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Ya, its a longer process if you were already rooted on 11A. Like you said, you needed to unroot 11A, then take OTA, then root again with 13B

and yup, that looks like the right DD line.

Follow all the instructions on Step 3 from here:

http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
[Verizon LG G4] chewybang:
Well, gave that a try and it worked! Thanks for all the help, woozzy101! Much appreciated. :good:
[Verizon LG G4] SRapr:
Just to be ultra clear, if I'm currently on rooted 11A, I need to do the following:

Unroot by flashing 11A KDZ using LG Flash Tool 2014

Take 13B OTA

Download the 13B rootedsystem.img from post 1 of this thread and apply it using Step 3 from http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586

Is that all correct?
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Yup, you are on correct. Thats exactly it.
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
Which is easier to go from 11A rooted to 11A stock?

KDZ or flashing a stock 11A system.img? Is there any difference in the end product? I know with system.img route, no data or user apps are lost.

I've never used KDZ.
[Verizon LG G4] SRapr:
Thanks. Is it ok to use Normal Flash in this case, or must I use CSE Flash when unrooting 11a?
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Hmm, flashing 11A stock image through the download/command prompt should keep your stuff, I am just not sure if it will remove root. Can definitely try it! I think it will work and great way to keep your stuff.

I'm not sure, I used CSE flash, but that wipes your phone. So backup anything you want to keep if you do CSE flash. You can try and see if normal flash works, but I have no idea if it will or not :(

If you want to keep your stuff, I would recommend asking over here:

http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848

Someone there more knowledgeable with KDZ stuff should be able to answer your question :)
[Verizon LG G4] SRapr:
I tried Normal Flash and it worked. Ended up with unrooted 11A without data loss. Now onto the OTA. :)
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Awesome, good to know.

When I went back to stock, unrooted 11A it took a bit for my OTA update to show up. I ended up going to bed after a couple hours of checking and then checking in the morning and it was there.
[Verizon LG G4] Texas_T-Bolt:
first post rooted img13b same as in post #8? i downaloaded two of the rooted img files do i extract the root img file? and do i place on the root of phone?

thanks
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Post 1 and 8 are the same file. Once you download, yup, extract the file. Then check the MD5 sum to make sure its all there if you want (Recommended). Then place that file on your phones internal storage. Straight in the root storage directory, not in any folders.

Once you have taken OTA update and are on stock 13b, just follow ALL Directions on Step 3 from the link below and you should be good to go with a rooted 13b phone. You should also already have the the right LG Drivers (Verizon is the only phone that uses different ones) installed and LG_Root downloaded and extracted.

http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
[Verizon LG G4] ractar28:
I am just wanting to be clear on the requirements. I only need Rootedsystem, not system, to get root, correct? I'm assuming that "system" is the copy before you rooted and "rootedsystem" is what needs to be flashed. I just want to make sure I have everything I need.
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
You are correct, but I would grab system.img and save it for the future in case you need to go unrooted ever.
[Verizon LG G4] larsdennert:
The quickest way from 11b rooted is do a normal flash of the 13b kdz from bootloader mode and then flash the rooted system image. No loss of data. No need to unroot or remove xposed on the old version.
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
Simple and brilliant :) ....... Now to see if there are any objections :) . When you KDZ, you have to select the correction option (is it Normal) to not lose data.
[Verizon LG G4] ractar28:
Okay, now for the stupid questions. I'm on 13b already, if I flash the rooted image in post 1, will I lose all of my settings and data? I assume I will, but the post above this makes it sound like I won't.
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
You should not lose your user apps or data. System apps are a different story since the system partition is being updated/overwritten. Always make backups :) . Standard disclaimers apply :lol:
[Verizon LG G4] ssurfer2:
I'm wondering the same
[Verizon LG G4] larsdennert:
Some people asked for steps: (Note you can not do this if you are on something newer than 13B)

Download 13B KDZ http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G4/VS986

Install the Verizon drivers on a pc. You can get them off the phone via usb cable in the tools folder

Install the 2014 LG flash tool https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...0501&authkey=!ADMSt65J6gOic1o&ithint=file,zip

Power off the phone. Hold VolUp and plug in to PC.

Open the flash tool. Select the 13B KDZ. Select "Normal" flash. Change the language to English and flash the file. You can do this even with root and xposed and not lose data.

Download the root zip and expand. https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...5712&authkey=!AJti75G4WdfZLL4&ithint=file,zip

Download the rootedsystem from the first post of this thread, extract the .img and put it the internal storage of the phone.

Enable USB debugging by tapping 6 times on the Build number and enabling the setting in Developer options.

Power off, vol up and plug in again for download mode.

Open a command prompt on the pc and run the ports.bat file in the LGroot folder you expanded. Note which is the DIAG com port.

On PC issue the command Send_Command.exe \\.\COMX where X is the diag port

From # type id and make sure you get a uid response.

Type dd if=/data/media/0/rootedsystem.img bs=8192 seek=65536 count=548352 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0

Wait a few minutes for #

Type LEAVE

rooted 13B enjoy.
[Verizon LG G4] hl41:
Thanks for the root img.

For reference the md5sum of the actual rooted img file is aeb681731991a50c4ed45eff39a913e8. I was confused as I coudn't verify the md5sum until I realized it was the md5sum of the zip file.
[Verizon LG G4] RoyHinkley:
Thank you so much for taking the time to do that for us. Made the update painless.
[Verizon LG G4] eigen:
Edit

Just to clarify a few points
[Verizon LG G4] samlooker321:
I am new in this process. Could you tell me how to "Then place that file on your phones internal storage"?

Thanks!
[Verizon LG G4] divineBliss:
If the file is currently on your PC, use a USB cable to connect the phone to the PC, then copy the file to the top (root) level of your internal storage (phone's built-in SD storage vs the microSD you may have added to your phone).
[Verizon LG G4] samlooker321:
Could you tell me how to enable native hotspot? Can I use the hotspot in say tmobile?

Thanks!
[Verizon LG G4] Lord AnubiS:
Hi, any other source for 13B KDZ different from Codefire?. That site works VERY SLOOOOOOOW for me for unknown reasons... Thanks.
[Verizon LG G4] z3pp3lin:
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G4/Verizon+VS986/
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
I can upload the one I created when I get home later tonight and share if you still need it.
[Verizon LG G4] Lord AnubiS:
Thanks, it took me a while to get the hang of the rooting process on LG... so much different than the OnePlus or the Samsung Phones I used to have...
[Verizon LG G4] larsdennert:
Motorola phones are rooted the same way but are now unusable as root phones as they have a read only system partition. Now with marshmallow all future phones will likely need unlocked boot loaders for root. I will not be updating to mm on this phone.
[Verizon LG G4] pbarragan:
I recently got a LG G4 (vs986) and I'm already in 13b stock and unrooted, should I just start the root or I need to flash the kdz.

I'm pretty new to LG rooting process, I aways had nexus.
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
No need to KDZ since you are already on 13b. Just start the rooting process and enjoy root :)
[Verizon LG G4] :
When I type "Send_Command.exe \\.\COMX (COM3 in my case) I get and error saying this is not recognized as an internal or external command. I typed this in an administrator command prompt. I am pretty new to rooting LG Phones. Any help is greatly appreciated!
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
When you opened port.bat, did it show COM3 as the one that was showing under DIAG1?

If COM3 is the right one for you, your command should be:

Send_Command.exe \\.\COM3

Also check out this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586

Step 3 ->Root

Same instructions, but maybe easier to read/follow.
[Verizon LG G4] :
Yep, COM3 is the one under DIAG1. I tried that exact command but for some reason I still get that error. I will check out the other thread. Thanks!
[Verizon LG G4] larsdennert:
The KDZ flash is not necessary if you are on 13B already.

Keep in mind, do not upgrade to MM as root on this phone will likely never be possible. That actually holds true for any bootloader locked phone on MM.
[Verizon LG G4] :
Yeah, I downloaded the KDZ and Flash Tool just in case I need it later but since I took 13B OTA I didn't bother flashing. Good to know, I'll have to stick with bootloader unlocked T-Mobile phones after MM.

[MENTION=6713612]woozzy101[/MENTION] Thanks so much for pointing me to that other thread! Root went perfectly!
[Verizon LG G4] larsdennert:
Word is that you can use an EU or Tmob unlocked version on Verizon as some LTE bands overlap. Probably no video chat or HD voice unless someone ports the files over though. Verizon options are going to skinny down pretty quick. We'll probably be limited to the whatever Nexus is available or a Moto Pure edition. For me that would mean Moto (and back to crummy cameras) as AOSP Exchange services don't work properly.
[Verizon LG G4] Oxygen_Free:
Can I use this file?

I also have an LG G4 from verizon(same model)

Can I use this file to root my phone or will it not work?
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Depends on what software version you are. Are you already on 13b?
[Verizon LG G4] Oxygen_Free:
software

Do I need to be on 13b to root?

If I need to be on another version can I do that?
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
NO, if you downgrade, you will BRICK YOUR PHONE.

But you can root your phone no matter what software version on Verizon, just need to know what software version you are on....
[Verizon LG G4] Oxygen_Free:
So Im on 13b can I just use the img given in this thread to root my phone?
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Yes, if you are already on Software version 13b, use the rooted system image on this thread and follow the instructions on the link below.

Also make sure you have all the drivers (Verizon has its own) and LG Flash Tool.

Step 3->Root

http://xdaforums.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
[Verizon LG G4] :
For this root method you need to be on 13B. You can either take the OTA or flash the KDZ.
[Verizon LG G4] Spookymyo:
Just root it
[Verizon LG G4] verbage:
Just a note that I successfully flashed this onto a G4 the other day, and all went well. Thanks, jkatt, for a rooted but otherwise stock image, and to larsdennert for a concise list of instructions in posting #78 of this thread.
[Verizon LG G4] boxxyfied:
if i root with this image do i get the dev/diag directory back?
[Verizon LG G4] larsdennert:
It's there whether you root or not
[Verizon LG G4] boxxyfied:
Really? i cant find it. not in the same directory at least. would you be able to point me in the direction to find how to see it again?
[Verizon LG G4] larsdennert:
This or what?
[Verizon LG G4] oohoy:
whats the differences between the 13b img on this thread and the one on http://xdaforums.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814 ???
[Verizon LG G4] larsdennert:
The image in this thread is stock except for an injection of su. You'll have to check that thread to see what they took out of the stock image. I prefer to debloat myself. Inevitably somebody takes out something I need otherwise.
[Verizon LG G4] oohoy:
so i just bought the verizon g4 with 11a version. do i need to do ota to update to 13b then flash the 13b img from either threads ? or skip the ota and just go direct flash 13b via low effort root thread ? tks again for quick reply
[Verizon LG G4] killa408shark:
Yes you need to be in 13B to flash either of the 2 rootedsystem images. Trying to go go from 11A to 13B can cause to hardbrick your phone. Try to see if you can get the OTA over the phone checking on system updates or you can flash 13B KDZ.
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Yup, This is correct. You cannot just flash 13b rooted image while on 11a. You need to either take the OTA to 13B or KDZ to 13B and only after you are on 13b can you flash the 13b rooted image. :)
[Verizon LG G4] oohoy:
i just popped in verizon sim and attempted ota and got a message sayin 11a is the newest version. so i can only go through 13b kdz. so if i understand correctly, my steps should be as follows ?

1 download lg flash tool and flash the VS98613B_00_ARB02.kdz. this will update my phone from 11a to software 13b stock unrooted ?

2. once thats done, download either 13b rooted img file from this thread or from other thead with debloated 13b rooted img file. then go through low effort root to flash either rooted 13b img file ?

3. done ?
[Verizon LG G4] killa408shark:
Correct
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
Yup, those are the correct steps. Just make sure you also install the VZW drivers. VZW uses a different driver than the rest of the G4's.

Also, it can take up to a couple hours for the phone to find the OTA update. If you popped the verizon sim, just keep trying every 15-30 mins and it should grab it.
[Verizon LG G4] oohoy:
tks guys. i did the kdz route already and it went smoothly :)

so which rooted 13b img file are u guys using ? one from this thread or debloated one ? i read up the thread that has debloated one and seems like ppl were having bluetooth and battery issues with it ? so is it better to go with the one from this thread ?
[Verizon LG G4] woozzy101:
I would not use the debloated one. Use the regular rooted one and freeze/ turn off what you don't want.
[Verizon LG G4] oohoy:
wohooo another rooted g4 user on board!!! feelin great to be able to use titanium backup again comin from note4, lol

tks to all who helped