yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
I am pretty much in the same boat...I promised him I wouldn't do it, but what I will do is give you his email and you can talk to Gary or whoever is there.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] regisphilbin:
Thanks mate
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Did ya get my email?

Have you contacted him?

He said he is going to build me a rooted firmware to flash.

I just uploaded him the files he needed 10 mins ago so he can start working on it.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] regisphilbin:
Yea maybe you can just send me that rooted kdz/DLL or something. Seems he won't have time to help me he didn't get back to me. I emailed you. Peace
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] brossovitch:
Dont pay them!

Try this: http://lg-phone-firmware.com/mobile/

I have used this site for about 16 different LG devices, just make sure you get the correct firmware and model.

Sorry to troll, but I'm looking into rooting the K7 and your post was what I first seen.

But, don't pay money for stock firmware and don't give you IMEI to unknown sources!

- LG-H811 via XDA app on CM13.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] regisphilbin:
Did not work but I appreciate the try thanks
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] callihn:
The TWRP links are dead. Is this working right or not? I'm seeing mixed replies here.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Post 42 has the links...I wouldn't even try flashing TWRP on this phone....not really any real need to anyway imo.

I mean there are no ROMS and doubt that there ever will be.

Most modifications can be done through programs like Terminal Installer Xposed without any need for TWRP.

And after root, you can install Viper4android etc.

There is a specific way of doing this that I had to discover, but it will install driver after unchecking a setting in SuperSU and as long as you have Busybox installed.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lox2013:
Is there twrp for lg k7 metropcs
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Just that beta 1 thing in post 42 afik... sounds too dangerous to flash to me.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] djskitzo:
have had it for a while make sure after rooting to delte the com.t-mole.interactive shell deny that when root asks for it then download a sys app uninstaller delte that i suggest a root browers by j-rummy (rom toolbox pro) then after run the battery calibrater will do amazing results to phones battery life twrp. works but no custom roms atm unffortunatuly but hopefully soon i check 5 or more times a day for roms will let someone know asap. if i come across some roms please do the same happy flashing also have the brick fixer for lgms330 (metro pcs) lg k7 if you neeed let me know:D
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] aptorrent:
Hi, a few folks here are looking for an unbrick method. So, yes, its needed :) Could you please provide it if that is what you meant with 'brick fixer'.? Would that be a KDZ file with the correct DLL file? Thanks!
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] regisphilbin:
I'll second that motion i also need dll/kdz for quite a long time loll
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Contact them for UNBRICK!!!!

URL: http://lg-firmware-rom.com/downloads...dll-for-lg-up/

CONTACT FORM FOR QUESTIONS: http://lg-firmware-rom.com/contact/

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It's the only solution I have found
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] asialove2013:
Stock firmware free

Stock firmware free, I know some one have a tool to build TOT or dz firmware.

Now it is easy to build a firmware from a working phone by Z3X box.

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Have a look at: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/web_model_list.jsp?country=US

AT&T And Sprint support FOTA update only. There is no way to download firmware through IMEI.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
That is what they do:

Contact them for UNBRICK!!!!

URL: http://lg-firmware-rom.com/download...firmware-ms33010e-and-lg-ms330-dll-for-lg-up/

CONTACT FORM FOR QUESTIONS: http://lg-firmware-rom.com/contact/

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there is no stock firmware yet for this phone available.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] EvilJezuzz:
I must say Brossovitch seems like a much better source than goitalone. after looking into post history it looks like goitalone has done everything they can to push that website down everyone's throat. I still say its a massive scam but if anyone has a successful attempt at it I'd like to hear about it, not just promises not to tell or share an alleged DLL
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Quite the skeptic I see
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
I have an unbrick solution...

go to eBay and buy a working clean ESN/IMEI motherboard or broken screen phone that isn't google account locked and swap mobos out, lol!

Couple of them on there now for $17.95
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigBxcks:
Gary is completely legitimate... It's not a scam for those who don't believe or is skeptical
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Yep! He is an XDA Developer as well and is a great guy too!

http://lg-firmware-rom.com/contact/
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigBxcks:
Thank you for recommending him, he really saved my K7 ??
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Cool... you are quite welcome [emoji6]
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lox2013:
Is this root 100% on lg k7 metropcs BC I'm getting this week
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
I bricked mine trying KingRoot...don't use it!

This is what I did, but it was scary:

1.* I used kingoroot v3.1 https://www.kingoapp.com, phone went black and then rebooted (I was scared) but it booted and was not bricked.

I tried kingoroot v3.1 again and root succeeded.

2.* I then tried to use SuperSU me PRO v9.38 but it stopped at like 5% so I uninstalled it. And installed SuperSU me PRO v6.7

3.* Then I used OLD SuperSU me v6.7 and it got stuck/stopped at about 67% (I got scared again) and while it was stuck at 67% I went to Play Store and immediately downloaded SuperSU and installed it and it installed and asked to reboot.

I was scared, but it booted normally.

Something called adapt kept showing up secretly (without a toast notification) in SuperSU so I changed the folder path so it didn't run anymore like I read to do in link below:

With root enabled file explorer, go to /system/priv-app and move AdaptClient folder elsewhere, and reboot the phone.

http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-lg-v10/help/com-tmobile-pr-adapt-able-to-force-t3282551

4.* I updated SuperSU binary and then converted SuperSU to a system file.

5.* Making sure OEM unlock was checked in Developer options, and USB debugging also checked, I then installed Quick Boot app from Play Store, granted it root privileges and booted to bootloader and did the 'fastboot oem unlock' command to unlock the bootloader.

I did not install TWRP however.

I don't see much of a need for it and too afraid I'll mess my phone up trying.

I have SuperSU me v6.7 app if anyone wants it.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lox2013:
I go by videos and screen shots

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Show screenshots of root checker or a video don't put guides up. If isn't official
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] guest_2011:
Sheet! I bought it mostly for the voice/data/txt plan so i can live without root. Still a good phone. If that's the way LG is going to be from now on, maybe i'll keep my galaxy s3 until LG changes its mind and becomes the company it used to be in the days of L9 and L90. Very disappointing :(
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
I really like this little budget phone... got it new on eBay with one free month $60 unlimited service plan as a best offer price of $55 bucks/free shipping!

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Oh, then I decided to add epc.tmobile.com in APN Settings and went from 35Mbps Down/32Mbps Up to:
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sonny1732:
Is it possible to use terminal emulator to unlock the boatloader?
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
No... but if you are rooted you can use adb reboot bootloader then use fastboot oem unlock command, but you can get to bootloader by using an app like quick boot from Play Store

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The biggest problem is first safely and successfully gaining root and SuperSU installed
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sonny1732:
Alright thanks, I'll download the app now and do it that way
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
nm
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lox2013:
Do u have any screenshots or video that this is a proving root

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Excuse me but did u post pics on how to root it then step by step
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] zgauthier8286:
Stock boot backup/system.ext4/twrp recovery

I have the following as a TWRP backup. I also have fastboot flashable backups available:

System

Boot

Modem

Cache

Recovery

Tz

.....tell me what you need

Also im not sure if it will work or not but i can make adb sideload backups as well. There may be an md5 that gets made with that version but im not 100% on that. I would attach them for everyone to use but i just signed up so i cant yet.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
For MS330 only, correct?

People need to know what's being posted and that there are differences between different models' system files/firmware.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lox2013:
This is a fake guide so many been brick this shouldn't be on here
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] zgauthier8286:
Yes for MS330. Sorry about that. And idc about this "guide" im just trying to extend help to the others that ive seen in the forums that need it. I have TWRP installed and use Flashfire for my backups/restore. Like i said if i could post pics or attachments i would.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Ok, let's all try and calm down...LG makes everything difficult and apparently they've added spyware to these things.. rooting is just more difficult and dangerous now days when manufacturers won't release their stock firmware files for us and continually adding more hack resistant security.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] CorporalCactus:
wont rooting the device before unlocking the bootloader risk a bootloop? As stated in the previous post made about this topic. You state a step may hang and your device will have to reboot. This will cause a brick after using kingroot, correct?
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigBxcks:
Question

who knows how to access recovery on LGK7 using hardware buttons ? without adb or turning the phone completely on and using an app?

The current vol- and power doesn't work only takes you to factory reset and that does just as the name suggests
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
This was how I bricked my phone, and I followed the instructions in exact same order...why did mine brick? KingRoot rebooted by itself out of the blue and that was that!

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Same thing happened with my two AT&T K8's.

KingRoot worked fine however for my LG K7 TRIBUTE 5 (LS675)
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Heisenberg:
[size=+1]Thread cleaned.

Keep it respectful please folks. If you can't post without being a keyboard warrior then don't post at all.[/size]
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] peteypete206:
There isn't one as of yet. Hopefully someone makes one. I got one bricked. Now have another rooted with kingroot and switched to supersu

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[MENTION=7446976]BigBxcks[/MENTION]
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
I don't think you can.

On LG TRIBUTE 5 K7 (LS675)

You hold volume down and power and keep holding 'til stock recovery pops up. But, since Boost/Sprint basically have completely locked bootloaders, TWRP cannot be flashed.

On MS330 (and I presume K330 as well) this combo does nothing.

If using above combo, letting go of the power button for a half second or less and then quickly repressing and continuing to hold both buttons on MS330 (and presumably the K330) will bring up factory reset menu.

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What does that mean?
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigBxcks:
Well that sucks that there is no button combo ? could we find a way to build one in to the kernel or something of that sort
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
I don't know about that I'm just happy that I'm not bricked anymore, rooted and can use viper4android and Xposed
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigBxcks:
You should check out Viper|Atmos Sony Beats Edition v5.5 its awesome ?
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
K, I will
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] peteypete206:
Dude you are correct Gary is the real deal. That site is has the solution to your bricked LG K7 problems. I was skeptical at first but it worked
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Cool, glad it worked for you too.

Just to confirm, Gary fixed your T-Mobile K7 K330 model?
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] peteypete206:
Yes he fixed my LG K330. It was fast and easy. But just like he told you. Don't give away the files. And i am a man of my word. But I will say that I am relieved that he fixed my phone
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sonny1732:
how to get in contact with Gary
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] peteypete206:
http://lg-firmware-rom.com/

It cost $20 bucks but it's worth it.

lgkdz@hotmail.com
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sonny1732:
alright thank you
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
I think you should contact him since you have two bricks, maybe he'll give you a deal?
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sonny1732:
that would be nice, im about to send my payment off to him soon as i get $20 on this card
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sonny1732:
Yeah Gary is the man I have both of my Lg k7's fixed now
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] peteypete206:
Gary is the man!
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sonny1732:
I have the A.R.I.S.E. MOD installed
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sonny1732:
What apps are safe to delete?
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigBxcks:
Play Music

Play Movies and TV

Play Books

Play Newsstand

Play Games (if pre-installed )

Google TalkBack

Gmail

Google+ (if pre-installed )

Google Drive

Weird Email App (not branded or used)

YouTube (but why would you want to)

Google Text to Speech

All Carrier Apps

LG Music App + Widget

Calculator

*After uninstall you will get bombarded with "app stopped working" pop-ups just reboot your phone ????

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Use this app to uninstall

System App Remover (Root)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sonny1732:
Thanks
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
You can also uninstall Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, that ugly default email app I got rid of safely as well.

Best to keep MyMetro to see stats/pay bill.

There may be a few others, but I've forgotten.

Installed Trickster Mod (automatically sets 10% system RAM as ZRAM swap space)

Installed Viper4android/Stericson Busybox/ SELinuxMODEchanger (set to permissive)

(MUST UNCHECK Unmount nameapace separation in SuperSU settings to be able to install audio driver)

Installed Xposed framework alpha 4, then Terminal Xposed.

Xposed modules:

Obb On SD: (transfer game obb files to external_SD/Android/obb folder and be able to play most games with obb files.

XBlast Tools: To kill apps by long pressing back button.

Installed Next Launcher PRO with Sense Glass Theme

After uninstalling all that bloat, I personally installed Apps2sd PRO, converted loads of user apps to system apps (including above apps, SuperSU and Apps2sd itself and about 30 other user apps on a 64gb SanDisk Ultra Plus card partitioned with a 4096 gb ext4 (secondary partition) and 512MB swap partition and set it to auto link new apps.

Working smooth and flawlessly!
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] guest_2011:
If you brick it, don't even say you tried to root. Just RMA or return back to store. LG will probably reflash it and send it back. I doubt their techs disect every phone to determine if rooted or something else doesn't work.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wktra:
It's my own fault for following your advice, but I bricked my phone after I installed the new SuperSu from google play store. Been working fine for months and now it's dead. :(

Edit: I'm going to kill myself.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
I bought another MS330 from eBay and did the exact same steps I posted above 4 days ago and it worked fine for me again.

The only thing different that happened was when I used Kingoroot 3.1, the phone rooted successfully the 1st time without going black or automatically rebooting.

I bricked mine following this OP guide in this thread, so I know the feeling and sorry to hear it didn't work for you... I never suggested anyone to try what I did above, I just posted my own personal experience/technique to personally and successfully gain root.

You did use KingOroot 3.1 not KingRoot, Right?

Also..

Did you use the older SuperSU Me v6.7 and when SuperSU Me v6.7 stopped (gets stuck processing clean up) immediately go to Play Store and download SuperSU and install it?

And do you have MetroPCS, Tmobile or Boost model?
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] wktra:
How about you edit your original post of instructions just in case someone is not able to read a buttload of threads please! Especially if you bricked your own phone.

Anyway, I fixed my phone. Got it back to original working condition with all of my data and settings. Never had to format. Paid $20 here: http://lg-firmware-rom.com/download...firmware-ms33010e-and-lg-ms330-dll-for-lg-up/

Worth every penny. I'm not going to share the files because we're a bunch of failed lazy slobs who don't have the ambition or intelligence to generate a simple firmware for a semi-popular device.

Btw, guitardedhero managed to make a flashable zip that finally gets Viper4Android working without messing with Selinux permissions. Works on the LG-K7. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67569834&postcount=23116
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Huh??

I said I bricked my phone following the instructions at the beginning of this thread which was written and posted by reemobeens19

I didn't start this thread.

Now I'm confused... whose guide did you follow?
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paulyd9420:
id recomend titanium backup or sd maid they are both better w app removal and have file manager style root browsers
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] raisedbyradke:
I owe you my life...
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
My phone bricked last night after trying to convert an app that was previously a user app that I had converted to a system app, back to a user app again.

I found out how to unbrick an MS330 if anyone is still bricked.

You can send me a PM if you need yer phone fixed.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] peteypete206:
I second that. If anyone needs help fixing their phone message me. I have the LG k330
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] czarsuperstar@gmail.com:
Soft bricked?

See [MENTION=5888701]goitalone[/MENTION] he brought my LG K7 back to life. :)
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] markaponce:
I've got a bricked K7, I need some assistance.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
MetroPCS or T-Mobile?

email me: charliepassion@gmail.com
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] markaponce:
MetroPCS
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Apparently you have messaging turned off on the forum on here so send me an email and I'll help you out
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeadlyFoez:
I can confirm that goitalone has the solution. My phone is no longer bricked. What a relief.

Thank you man.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MISERYNEEDSME:
I don't have a pc so i just bought a new one . still got the bricked one tho .

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Im new . Can i email you ? I got a bricked metro k7 .
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
email me

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Yes, email me
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] peteypete206:
I am feeling very left out goitalone. Nobody has bricked the T mobile k330 but me. I want to fix people's phones too. I'm saddened by this. ?
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonthenome:
Any encounter a stagnant battery never or rarely changes percentage. But charges fine even shows animation. But it will never climb on the indicator ( or batt details, or service menu, or a few of the few rooted apps I've tried. ) I've already replaced the screen so if there is a physical module I'd check it. Also if I remove batt it starts with correct percentage.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] projectexonaut:
i got my k7 unbricked finally although i did have to go and buy a new one so now i have two of them but the fix worked.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
[MENTION=6884404]peteypete206[/MENTION] Check PM I sent u
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaycook46241:
K7 ms33010e

my phone is stuck in a boot loop where it flashes bootloader state....... bootloader unlock.

thanks in advance for any help.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Check your email!
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] peteypete206:
Yes I dealt with that too. Reflash the stock room and it will fix it
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonthenome:
TTY Hank you sir. May keep it as it's best batt optimizer I've used. 30 minutes on charge today. Using everything to kill it lol
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaycook46241:
thanks for all the help, phone is back up and running after 2 weeks.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
Awesome, great news!

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I use WiFi and this phone gets 3 days of browsing/texting/email occasional video Hangouts calls, flashlight and this that and the other thing.

I have Greenify installed with paid donation key as well as Greenify Xposed module turned on...not sure how much that helps me battery life, but even when I had my free month of LTE, the battery lasted pretty a long time.

And I use my HTC M8 charger with it and it charges super fast to begin with compared to my HTC M7 and M8, but even faster with M8 charger.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonthenome:
Dude your a falcon among sparrows. I guess since you hooked up the rescue I put my big boy Underoos on and go for xposed on here. If you don't hear from me for a day or two my phone exploded.
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
So guys i got a friend that can calculate dd commands. Lg g4s that r not unlockable are rooted and softbrick restored by pushng a system image through dd commands in download mode. Im gonna ask bim tonigbt to look into this. It wont help the ones who r bricked currently thought the system image has to be on internal sd before brick to restore but maybe a start

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It takes time sometimes there are no dev on this device. Im hoping to pull somthing off myself as i have bricked to. I made a thread request on this device maybe to atract more attn.

If u can fix mine i pledge a 25 dollar donation for the troubles of it next friday on payday.!!!!!
[LG K7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goitalone:
bad