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[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] droidfta:
I'm a little confused. There is a main post a few days back saying twrp has been achieved on the international version and tmobile version of the lg g5. http://xdaforums.com/lg-g5/development/recovery-team-win-recovery-project-lg-g5-t3363047

so if we have twrp wouldn't that mean we have root?
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yossijoe:
We have twrp but we can't flash it..
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] nathanchance:
Thread cleaned. Please stay on topic.

Thanks,

Nathan

Forum Moderator
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] ledvedder:
I'm very disappointed that this initiative seems to have lost traction.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
Right there with you. A few of us are still tinkering with it but it's slow going.

This phone has so much potential too that needs to be unlocked

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfgart:
guys, H830 Will win .... ;)

H830 and H850 will be the same. ;)
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
The h850 still has the fastboot commands after oem unlock though, correct?

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfgart:
sure. Here on H850 all is full open and you can relock bootloader to Stock too.

I still have H830 too. Now i wait the same here...
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] KillerofJoy:
G5 awesomeness

G5

Zoopers from community some edited by me

Nova launcher

Noctum Icons

Hishoot 2 template

Now what would change if I had root.. Some G5 tweakbox for UI changes. Viper just cause control over this speaker would rock. Testing of kernels just cause but stock is pretty awesome. A new build of my fav aosp.. Already using LMT.. Not much else.. I like it simple and clean..
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfgart:
Guys so i have decided

I will sell my H850. I'm crazy :)

I love so much my other H830 here...

We will win soon. I'm confident

Inviato dal mio LG-H850 utilizzando Tapatalk
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
Isn't this where we can download the files to make the kdz files and then convert to tot to modify?

http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=NAME&search=LGh830

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bbender716:
So is it then possible to go kdz to tot then use the cracked LG Tool to repack with twrp and then flash via the tool and then flash systemless root?
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
I'm going to go to a store that has a z3x box today and ask if I can pay them some money (or they hopefully do it for free!) to create a stock TOT using the firmware maker feature. I'll try to factory reset my phone before going in and see what kind of luck I can get with that.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna):
So the repair shop guy is charging $20 to create a TOT using the z3x box. I'm wondering if that's worth it? Should I see if it will flash correctly to my own device before paying up lol

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Also if I do this and it works would someone have the knowhow to be able to repackage TWRP into the TOT?
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] lj27416:
I have the z3x guys and the octopus box. I'd be happy to collaborate with you guys!
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
Oh nice. Were/are you able to create a TOT with the firmware maker feature on the latest update of the Lg 2-3G tool? If so (and this might require a factory reset) see if you can make a TOT for your device. Thanks a lot!!

If you're able to do it you might be able to repackage the TOT with a TWRP recovery IMG file and be able to boot into TWRP to flash SuperSU.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] lj27416:
Well i havent tried. I would need to download the kdz first. Which one from the link should I download? I saw like 4 of them...
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna):
From my understanding... I think you don't need a KDZ to do this. You will be able to pull all the partitions directly from the phone using a USB cable and the tool. Here's the link to the forum post over at GSMhosting that shows this. From what I gather the latest tools have fixed some issues. I say its worth a shot if you're willing to factory reset to test! This is the link to the latest release of the LG 2-3G tool.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] lj27416:
Ok I'm not at my shop now, when I do get there. I'll give it a shot and reply as soon as possible.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna):
Great thanks for your help!
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
That's what i was asking about that site. I did a search for making kdz, it says go there and download files and unpack, etc. It has instructions in the reader.

But hopefully the z3w box helps

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] lj27416:
Sorry i use z3x for samsung mostly so it seems this LG software is not activated on my box. I'll see how much it costs to add it and get back to you guys. Hopefully its not much i am currently on a budget lol.

**EDIT**

these are the links i found to add this activation.....both too expensive for me.

Option #1

Option #2

If anyone else has this box or is willing to colaborate to add the activation........

i wouldnt have any use for it except for this little project.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna):
I'll just go and try to haggle with the repair shop guy and see if I can get him to do it for cheaper. It's not that much money if we actually do get root after all is said and done.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
Yeah he's willing to do it for less so I'm gonna go there in about 45 mins... hopefully I don't end up with a brick!
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
I'm sure we all wouldn't mind throwing cash your way for your help. I know I wouldn't [emoji106]

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Oh and pay by credit card so you can charge back if it's corrupted and the guy won't fix it or something. CYA

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
My only big concern is whether a TOT made with this tool will be compatible with other H830s or kind of locked to a single device. I wouldn't want to start bricking people's phones left and right even if it works for me...

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Also I think the tool can save individual partitions in a TOT format so I'll ask the guy to save a full TOT and one with only a recovery.img file. Also for those smarter than me (@autoprime or [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]) is there any risk of tripping things like dm-verity if I do this? If you could please leave some input about this I'd really really appreciate it.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jcase:
Waste of money, the tot format is pretty simple.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] sazechman:
I just checked z3x website and the H830-stock is NOT listed as being supported. The H850 is. Just FYI.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
I understand it's download this from here, convert to kdz and then to tot? I can't get an answer anywhere

Oops... From here http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=NAME&search=LGh830

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna):
I haven't found any way online to create a TOT and didn't want to bother you since you have wanted to distance yourself from the LG community. With that thinking, I don't think anyone else has thought it was simple enough for us to pull off without additional help so I felt it was worth the money to me. What's a few dollars to be able to root the phone and open up the options for people to create great things with this great hardware?
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jcase:
Ok
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
I have the TOT file in hand now. What's the best place to mirror it? Google drive?

The guy flashed it onto my phone and it seems to work fine.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] the.mister.d:
Hey Arjuna, How did that guy flashed it on your phone? Using LG Up tool?

Google Drive or Mega should be fine.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfgart:
[Recovery][H830][Hopefully Soon] Team Win Recovery Project for the LG G5

Flashed using LGUP 1.11 ;)
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] the.mister.d:
Thank you wolfgart.

Is that tool available for download anywhere? Does it have to 1.11 version?
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfgart:
Sure. You can download it from General section. Lab 1.11

Or from [MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION] codefire repo
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] kwkw480:
once the tot file is mirrored someone put up the jcase sign by tagging his name in a post lol. hopefully he could repack twrp for us.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
I'm uploading it now to drive and also will upload a TOT with only the recovery.img to the same folder. If people are also willing send me a dollar lol
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
I'm waiting on the mirror and I'll be working on it

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
File size is 4.86 gb. 20% uploaded
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bedwa:
Ok, here's my two cents guys. I would love root myself to tinker with kernels and such, but I don't see it happening till we have a actual KDZ software package... Why? Because without it, if someone goes a bit too far with their device and soft bricks it, it's as good as a real brick......

If we have a KDZ, we can always restore our device unless we hard brick it. I don't know about you guys, but if I bork my device (and I have soft bricked MANY devices over the years), I want to have it functional again...

SO, we should be patient, hope we can get a KDZ and then hopefully a root will follow... Right now, it's like being a trapeze artist without a safety net. Not safe and not smart. Period.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
Isn't that what a stock TOT will provide us?
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bedwa:
TOT is one pulled from a device, KDZ is the official stock firmware from LG. Yes, we have to have a modified version of the flashing tool to use, but from there we're good.

IE: A TOT is good, but a KDZ is better and universal.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfu11:
Yes it will help
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jcase:
Didnt you just brick a phone by being unable to tell the difference of a gsm and cdma tot/kdz?
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] matt4321:
Cleaned this up, don't feed the trolls. Let mods deal with it!

Have a good day all.

Forum moderator,

matt4321
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
Thank you sir.

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna):
Here is the link to the mega folder that currently contains the TOT of JUST the recovery.img. Once again this is bone stock after I did a factory reset.

The full stock TOT is still uploading to Google Drive.

Disclaimer: Please don't come after me if things go wrong, your phone bricks, your phone starts screaming at you, or spontaneously combusts if you use it.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
No disclaimer needed . :)

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfgart:
You can't do nothing with a simple TOT or KDZ stock file.

You have to know before how to root device or your TOT/KDZ file will be only good to restore to Stock conditions.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] kwkw480:
Sir, the idea here is to repack the tot (recovery.img) with twrp. Doing so would allow the flashing of a systemless root in theory. I could be way off base but that seems plausible.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfu11:
Actually it is, just be patient and see, so you don't have to eat too many of your words.

and please please be quiet for a minute so this doesn't get messed up like the last.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jcase:
An unlock bin that anyone with the ohone could have given me. A worthless file at that.. You then proceeded to continue to garass me for years, to the point i sold my flex.

You harass devs until they stop, then you insult inspiring developers.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Jarritos:
well i see it as a good step up. we are in the right direction here and im not about to throw anyone down for it. a little help is more help than those that do nothing
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jcase:
Harassing as in endless tweets PMs mentiond etc.

Ive released more free android exploits than anyone, period. Pick anyone, that one alone is more than you have.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfgart:
You don't have no more words to justify yourself ....
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
This guy is asking for a ban hammer and I for one am not gonna be the one that's sad to see him go.... BTW the stock TOT is still uploading sloooowwwwllyyyyy...
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jcase:
Thats a double negative, it does not mean what you think it does.

I have nothing needing justification.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Jarritos:
Any solution that works works. And if [MENTION=608699]wolfgart[/MENTION] thinks otherwise then why be on this forum in the first place.

LG h830
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
Still uploading?

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
Here it is. Sorry for the long upload. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw8q3gbmF0GnTlk0UDlaWENOTUE/view?usp=docslist_api
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bajasur:
Thread re opened...

I just want to make one thing clear

Flaming/Trolling a Senior Recognized Developer who has done so much for this community is NOT how you go about getting more development accomplished.

Please everyone, be kind to each other....respect those who have done much for this community, its very simple. Furthermore, you never know who the next great developer is going to be, so all users/developers/hackers should be treated with respect.

This thread is now on our radar, please do not give us another reason to come in here and clean.

Thanks,

Baja
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
Thank you sir for this. I have downloaded it. Do you care if I mirror it?

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
Go ahead. If it gets us root cause more people are looking at it then I'm cool with it.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
Don't mean to upset you but I'd really appreciate it if [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] could chime in and help if you ever gets some time to spare to look at things. 99% of the community appreciates the work you do, it's just that the 1% seem to scream the loudest and affects the small bits of progress that is made. I hope that most of the annoying people are gone and can't keep screwing things up for the rest of us.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jcase:
Sorry on the road
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
Perhaps whenever you get home if we haven't figured out a solution before then? If you get some free time.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bbender716:
Could be wrong but but I think the issue is that you would use the LG Tool to repack the TOT with TWRP as the new recovery partition but someone mentioned the cracked LGtool isn't working. However I have not tried myself. But that's the roadmap.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
I think there are mixed reports of it working or not working. Somehow the guy at the repair shop was able to flash my phone so presumably something works to flash it. We just need to create a TOT that can be flashed that contains a custom recovery.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Jarritos:
I'll give it a shot when I get home, havnt tried it myself

LG h830
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yossijoe:
Jcase knows that we don't have root.

I don't think quoting or mentioning him will do us any good. Other than annoying him

My 2 cents
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Negan:
I've been lurking and watching this thread from the outside. I'm a LG V10 user and it looks like we're all in the same boat. People grow impatient and lash out. I can understand the anxiousness to have root as we're all praying for someone to save the day since it appears as though (at least from the V10 side) that we're all incapable of figuring out a way to get root/twrp. The real fear I have is that these people who keep freaking out and stirring up trouble are going to ruin it for us all by continuously doing whatever they're doing. My advice to those who are causing trouble is to stop this crap immediately. Hell, we may never get a root method for our tmo V10 on 6.0 as I'm not sure anyone's even working on it at all, or if the method that may or may not be worked on for the G5 will work for us. Wouldn't it totally suck if those who are causing trouble here caused the guys who may be working on root to say screw everyone and walk away from it? Is it really worth it to do what you're doing? So come on guys smarten up
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] pcm2a:
Was super excited to pick up a G5 yesterday to replace my G4. Silly me for not doing my research first, now it will just sit in the box or be sold. The bummer is I know I'd have to reset it if the unlock was available in a week, so why set it up to set it up again...
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfu11:
Unlock the bootloader set it up the way you want and wait for the recovery fix. Read the threads for the directions. This is an LG phone not a nexus therefore it will take time if at all for a root solution. The good news is root has been achieved. Just need patience.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] MechaMorph:
It's easy to explain why we don't have root yet. The devs don't give a crap because the crybabies with entitlement issues piss them off because the crybabies don't know the meaning of the word patience or respect.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] pcm2a:
Just to clarify, the bootloader unlock method for the global version will work on the H830 (which requires a reset)? If so that is great. I don't mind waiting for root and/or recovery as long as I don't need to reset. I know for sure the bootloader unlock will require it.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfu11:
I used the one for the nexus 6p

Enable OEM unlock in developer options

Enable usb debugging

adb reboot-bootloader

fastboot flashing unlock

fastboot reboot

We can lock the bootloader back by:

fastboot flashing lock
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yossijoe:
We all know how to unlock Nexus bootloader.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfu11:
I didn't realize everyone was using this method to unlock the H830 my mistake sorry. Perhaps I'll keep my comments to myself for now on. Anyone else get into the tot yet? If so PM me I have a couple ideas but only know enough to get myself into trouble lol.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
I don't have the technical know-how but from what jcase had said it's just a raw image with a header. Has anyone figured out what the header for a TOT is and how to add it to the file?
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] pcm2a:
Just to clarify a few things for my sanity. The instructions wolfu11 put in for the N6 are not correct. Also the steps for the H850 where you have to download a special unlock file are also incorrect. The correct steps are to do:

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot oem unlock (wait for device erase)

fastboot getvar unlocked -> returns yes

reboot, get the terrifying triangle warning

I did the above steps without issues on my H830 and hope I won't need another reset.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
Tungkick has managed to make a TOT file for the V10 which I think they plan on using to get root for those that took an OTA and had a similar situation without all the fastboot commands. I think this uses Eliminater74's files that he put in a 2 part solution to get root. Hopefully we can hear some good news from that side!
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Josh McGrath:
Is that the guy who's party if Viet GSM team?

sent from my unrooted g5 cause T-Mobile and lg are jerks
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna):
I think he is a part of that team. That team has been BS'ing the LG V10 community fairly recently but Tungkick seems to have a pedigree in the past of helping to root that device by making a custom TOT (or KDZ I don't remember) that had root in it.

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Btw just so everyone knows: I flashed the TOT with just the recovery.img with LGUP 1.11 and my phone booted fine. My device was not wiped. I assume that it either did nothing or re-flashed the stock recovery. It was at least safe to flash for me.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
So Tungkick was able to make a TOT with TWRP in it for the T-Mobile V10. Just getting some of the kinks out of it I think. Follow the progress here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=66934629
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
Andddddddd [MENTION=4965298]tungkick[/MENTION] seems to have pulled it off for our V10 cousins! Hoping that he can work some magic for us as well. Great job by him!
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfu11:
Still a work in progress but H830 twrp packed into a tot.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] BlackHoleSlam:
Awesome I hope it comes to fruition.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] arjuna_:
Great work! I'm glad that investment in the TOT is bearing us some knowledge! Is there any issues with it as of now? Again congrats!!

Edit: let me know if you need me to test since I'm sure that my TOT backup will work on my device if things don't go smoothly!
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wolfu11:
Obviously there's not much info on making tot files out there. I actually learned a lot today, but i'm no expert.

Shoot me a PM and i'll give you a heads up. it's your tot to begin with.

If we get it working you can release it.
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] tungkick:
IF BOOTLOADER LOCK . flash tot add twrp can not work , phone still bootlop boot verify failed