yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] planetbeen:
But seriously... Krill... You're just asking way too soon.

They practically *just* figured this out.

The answer right now is... No you (sprint) can't go back. For whatever reason it is... It just is what it is.

Now... Will it stay that way forever? Who knows. But for now.. I think everyone knows where you stand.

You want stock rom with root and are willing to try custom rom only if you can revert to full untouched stock if you change your mind.

Neither of the 2 options you want are available at this time.

Wait a while and see if anything changes. This is way too new. Give it time.

*edit*

me2151 answered this in an earlier reply...

At the very least. - - - - - > I cannot return to stock on my sprint model due to the setup wizard continuously crashing. <------- So If you are a Sprint user. This is a one way ticket. It runs great for me though. and honestly. Its your choice if you want to take the risk to root. Krillen I suggest you stay unrooted
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] c45h2012:
There is currently no methods to restore back to stock unrooted . period
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Krillen:
I am not ignorant at all. I am just trying to understand better then I do now is all.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] sfate2009:
There's always one sum bich.:eek:
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlkaliV2:
1.) See my post, #550: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70080467&postcount=550\

2.) He's saying it is impossible because he attempted a restore stock over the last few hours and he can't get past the setup menu crashes on first boot.

3.) He and his team are the developers. When the root method is released and you don't believe it is impossible you are welcome to use your own device to test methods that allow reverting to stock. But as for right now, you need to let him work.

In order to continue to make progress for everyone on this method he will have to skip solving the setup crash for now. Those types of issues can (hopefully) be sorted with ADB logs later or the Sprint TOT files when they become available.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Krillen:
I can gladly do that knowing why I would need to. I don't always like to be told this is how it is and be expected to take it not knowing why. I do like to learn why about somethings and this is one of the things I like knowing why. There is no harm in that as far as I see it.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Yes. But this is the last reply to you. I will not be answering anything else after from you.

In order to flash the aboot(bootloader) you would need to be in the STOCK(original) system itself. Due to the permissions problems that the bootloader causes on sprint your phone app crashes constantly. Because the phone app is crashing constantly it is impossible to finish the first time setup(you cannot backup your data in twrp since its encrypted). Because you cannot finish the first time setup wizard you are unable to enable android debugging. Because you are unable to enable the android debugging you are unable to push the required files to the phone that can flash the original aboot back onto the device. Because you are unable to flash that aboot if you try to boot with just the original boot.img your screen will be messed up. Because your screen is messed up you are WORSE than square one.

So. short reason. Cant flash aboot outside of system.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ubergeek77:
Dude. Give it a rest. We've all had enough of these pointless arguments. You obviously don't have any capacity to appreciate the groundbreaking work these guys have done in absolute record time.

At the very least, wait until an actual release before you go whining about trivial things. You don't know what could end up being discovered.

No one owes you anything. You are not entitled to anything. You are not entitled to an explanation. Heck - if he wanted to, [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION] could decide not to release this based solely on your incessant whining. Similar things have happened before here on XDA. What would you do then?

Stop taking an absolutely self-entitled "how dare the dev not do what I want" stance. It's annoying and no one here wants to put up with it.

That's all I have to say. My apologies to everyone else for potentially detailing the thread, but running into people like this really strikes a nerve for me.

From now on, let's stop feeding the troll and ignore his irrelevant questions. The moderators can step in if need be.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] SaintZ93:
Bottom line is you either root or you don't man. There is no turning back if you do. Don't know why its so hard to understand that. There is nothing further to explain...
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
I will be 100% honest here. Just because of him I was leaning toward that option. But instead im just going to put a nice BIG disclaimer about it all.

Also guys [MENTION=3610850]SaintZ93[/MENTION] Is my other Sprint tester. Ask Him how the Rom is.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ubergeek77:
I'm very glad you didn't let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch. Funny enough, I was referring to an incident on the V10 forums - really hits close to home, here of all places.

If it isn't too much trouble, I'm sure a disclaimer will be helpful, but XDA is primarily a developer-focused community. It's time we start acting like it. The majority of us here are either veteran flashaholics or are otherwise technically inclined. It should be assumed that we already know the risks by simply following this thread.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] SaintZ93:
This is true I am testing the new root on Sprint with a DeoDexed ROM made by [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION] . Everything is working flawlessly for me at this point. Its buttery smooth and what more can you as for, full root! Removing stuff from system with Titanium backup as I type this. Couldn't be anymore happier! Now to start bring some ROM development to the forums ;)
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Krillen:
Thank you for the answer. That is all I wanted to know. I am happy now. Sorry for any problems I may have caused not meaning to. But oh well people took me the wrong way stating my opinion. It happens to me sometimes no big deal. The worse that could happen is the root method not get released, people get mad at me and I just keep on dealing with out root on my phone like I have been. Not really a big deal to me ether way.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pro_granade:
tbh, just use this root for now, and then hopefully lg will release the stock flashing tools
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Krillen:
I was thinking I might just do that when able.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Growking99:
Can some give me the link to the method? Or has it not been released?

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Im on the at&t model btw
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
[MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION] Thanks for all the hard work (+everyone involved)!

If you're willing, I'd love to test it on an F800L, if it's possible (assuming I'd just need to follow instructions). I'm not a developer, but I have a spare v20 that's sat collecting dust.

---------- Post added at 11:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:34 AM ----------

It's not yet been released, but hopefully soon, by the sounds of it.

p.s. Been following this thread since the start, just never made an account on here before.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] my_handle:
Krillen if sounding like Sheldon from big bang lol....pissing everyone off not understanding why.

Me2151 glad you are still releasing. It would've been a riot has you km
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Growking99:
Me too as well as far following this thread, and I actually got my v20 on 10/26/16 it came out early here in alaska dont know about every where else but i assume it did since Alaska gets almost everything last. But is there anyone out there willing to teach me how to create environments and all of that other good stuff. Yes i am a newb but not a complete newb, I know how to oem unlock if bootloaders are unlocked, install twrp, install custom roms and flash SuperSu and flash imgs but only with twrp and beyond that i am lost and would really like to know how to build roms and everything else. T.I.A. to anyone who is willing and i completely understand if no one wants too, i myself dont like teaching people the process and techniques to grow their own "medicine" or play magic.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] 3r0k:
I spent all day wearing out the F5 key on my keyboard. Another day of F 5ing all day????
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Slypnslyde:
I can't believe have saintz for development, he makes badazz roms like the ones for the note 4. shout out to emotion
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] eldedo:
Side note: time for you guys to claim that bounty, ya think
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] my_handle:
He said aiming for weekend release.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] 3r0k:
Thanks for this just got a new keyboard lol
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] my_handle:
No problem. Don't worry you'll know when it's released
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] smooth703:
Will the rom for the sprint variant come with all the stock LG apps we didn't originally get
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pro_granade:
Yes, however, because it's rooted, you can simply remove them.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jetracer:
I have a questions guys. I've come to love using the fingerprint read for banking apps etc. I know in the past rooting breaks the security from using the fingerprint for apps. With the root for the att variant is this still possible, or is it broken?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] othermark:
Basically the system needs to be explored in this state, to see what's possible, none of the filesystems are mounted r/w, including system at this point for sure.

First see if you can get system mounted and look at the build.prop:

Once you run the

Send_Command.exe \\.\COM#

and get a shell try:

mount /system

cat /system/build.prop

Then see if you can

/system/bin/getenforce

If download mode is already permissive then we are lucky. We can dd whatever we want.

BACKGROUND:

The lg_root.sh script in the .zip in the linked thread is basically an modded recovery supersu installer yanked from the supersu.zip What the guide is trying to do in the linked thread is just get it run in the context of download mode by setting up the environment needed.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
so dirty cow will not work in our advantage i assume since we are trying to install root via send command prior to the phone booting to be able to utilize adb?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] justinswidebody:
Doesn't work. As soon as you try to mount system it says fail. So much for that.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] othermark:
Don't give up so easily, the system fstab may not be available and we have to mount the actual device or system is already mounted.

My windows box is at home. I'll get this all working this weekend and see what's possible.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] justinswidebody:
If there is anything you need me to try let me know. I'm very good with adb, fastboot, and all the command prompt fun.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] damikachu:
I've got an AT&T v20 as well let me know if I can help at all guys
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] juanfernandez77:
Can't root be tried via send command via ADB. I am dying to get this phone rooted. That DAC feature needs a higher volume mod.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickberg:
I will be workimg on this as well tgis weekwnd since i can put my down and work with it in download mode without having to worry about missing a call from my buisness
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
i can try as well on my verizon device if the commands work the same
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
I'll take a stab at it too. Lets see if I can do this from a VM setup on mac
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pro_granade:
I pushed a apk to data/local/tmp and it didnt show up once i booted
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickberg:
Ls from inside the command prompt with send command
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pro_granade:
I have 2 COMs that show LG, one will reply with FAIL every time, the other one will give no output and does nothing.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickberg:
Ypu want the diag port and it will say fail but if you ls u should see the file until you reboot

Also the op firmware was lp
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pro_granade:
Okay, give me a moment, let me test this out. You got a Skype or something for quick messages? IRC works too

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D:\Downloads\LG_Root\LG_Root>Push_File.exe \\.\COM8 lg_root.sh data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh

Author : blog.lvu.kr

File : lg_root.sh

Path : data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh

UNLK : FAIL

OPEN : FAIL

TOT FileSize : 9319

SendStart

WRTE : WRTE9319byte sent

CLSE: FAIL

D:\Downloads\LG_Root\LG_Root>

---------- Post added at 05:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:01 PM ----------

D:\Downloads\LG_Root\LG_Root>reg query HKLM\hardware\devicemap\SERIALCOMM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\hardware\devicemap\SERIALCOMM

\Device\Serial0 REG_SZ COM1

\Device\LGANDNETMDM0 REG_SZ COM7

\Device\LGANDNETDIAG1 REG_SZ COM8

D:\Downloads\LG_Root\LG_Root>pause

Press any key to continue . . .

---------- Post added at 05:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:01 PM ----------

Also ran it from a elevated command prompt.

D:\Downloads\LG_Root\LG_Root>Push_File.exe \\.\COM8 lg_root.sh /data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh

Author : blog.lvu.kr

File : lg_root.sh

Path : /data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh

UNLK : FAIL

OPEN : FAIL

TOT FileSize : 9319

SendStart

WRTE : WRTE9319byte sent

CLSE: FAIL

D:\Downloads\LG_Root\LG_Root>

---------- Post added at 05:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:06 PM ----------

this spam is why XDA hates me

D:\Downloads\LG_Root\LG_Root>Send_Command \\.\COM8

Author : blog.lvu.kr

SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE

#ls

FAIL

#ls

FAIL

#ls

FAIL

#sl

FAIL

#ls

FAIL

#ls

FAIL

#ls

FAIL

#ls

FAIL

#ls

FAIL

#cd /data/local/tmp

FAIL

#ls

FAIL

#
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Funny. This is exactly what I just did.

Whats the IRC? I'll join in the fun.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] SaintZ93:
Justinwidebody how the heck you been man! Its been forever lol. Glad to see you on the v20 as well! But your statement is valid its just fastboot is completely disabled which makes us unable to get in bootloader.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickberg:
[MENTION=5083130]pro_granade[/MENTION] let me get home and see what i did to get the super user zip to flash and show in show

Is that a modified root.sh ur running or same one with op
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Just tried to dd System(/dev/block/dm-0) and got permission denied :/

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Guys i got lg_root to run!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pro_granade:
Are you actually rooted tho?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] fogame:
Usually there is an xposed module or a root cloak/hiding app that will fix this. Only time will tell.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] shoes22:
This is a horrible and selfish attitude.

Every mobile device I've ever owned has been rooted/jailbroken and there are plenty of people like myself that practically depend on having root access on their everyday phone just to be able to accomplish normal, everyday tasks. So an attitude of "Oh well, I can act like an ass and it doesn't matter because it doesn't really affect me" is incredibly self-centered.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] twistedvip:
Just to let it be known - me2151 has outdone himself - tested on AT&T H910 and so far it has been working out flawlessly.

Just everyone be patient - the process is not a one button click and done, but he is making is as easy as possible for the sake of you guys. All the work he is putting in is just for the users on the forum - not himself.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] SHABBA JOTS:
Any status update on this would be greatly appreciated
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlkaliV2:
Look literally one post above yours.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
Because some people are ungrateful I don't wanna put anything on the fire bit that's what it is

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I rather have a rooted no bloat phone that's great on battery then a phone that is slow and crashing
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] fogame:
You mean you don't like the stock software that comes on the phone????

Lol had a note 7 and couldn't root it. Was such a pain. Glad these devs are awesome.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] SHABBA JOTS:
I did see that the h910 was working fine, and it was mentioned that the h915 worked also, was just waiting for confirmation on the service as the h915 is the canadian variant and would be running on wind/freedom.

apologies if i missed it. It was mentioned that another dev had this model
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
so you want help but you yourself dont like teaching people to grow their own? lol

I suggest you do lots of reading.. it also depends on what exactly you want to learn but id start small.. maybe decompiling/recompiling apks.. then start modding apks.. then move on to frameworks etc..

you dont necessarily need a build environment unless you plan on building from aosp source or cm roms etc...

theres also a few kitches that might be easier for a beginner
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlkaliV2:
The H910 and the H915 are the exact same phone used in different countries. So if it works on the AT&T version it will work on your version

https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/vVVRj/lg-h910-v20-lte-a-h915

https://www.techwalls.com/lg-v20-model-numbers-differences/

http://www.phonemore.com/phone/lg-v20-h910/2845
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ubergeek77:
This is a very good question. Normally, the solution is to install Xposed and use something like Rootcloak. And while Xposed is a powerful framework, I've had far too many things go wrong while using it. So, this time around, I'd like to avoid Xposed by all means necessary, and stay with a clean stock ROM + root.

That being said, I found something called "suhide" released by chainfire himself, which doesn't require Xposed:

http://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/suhide-t3450396

But I'm unsure of whether or not it is compatible with Android 7.0 Nougat or not, or with our bootloader unlock method. If someone more knowledgeable about this could comment on how this would work with our specific V20 root situation, I (and many others probably!) would appreciate it!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
hes working on it, the one with that device.. [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION] tested the US VARIANTS.. theres another ddv hes working with that has the H915 but is typically not on when we are.. Any updates on that device will be provided when that dev provides any updates...

so basically if you dont hear anything its because we dont have anything more to provide right now

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the method does work.. the dev working on the h915 just hasnt provided further info on service etc. so we cant provide him an "update" just yet but im sure itll be fine
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] SHABBA JOTS:
Thank you
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
just be patient and when its confirmed it will be posted
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AllGamer:
Curiosity...

can we install TWRP with this method?

from what I've read so far, seems like we can only get root, but not flash TWRP with it.

TWRP is handy as a safety net to fix issues at the system level, when the ROM goes crazy for whatever reason, like the example mentinoed above with all the Apps crashing.

Well... as long as we can flash back to Stock ROM, I think that should be safe enough.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlkaliV2:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70039228&postcount=381

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70039228&postcount=387

No comments so far as to whether backups and restores work in TWRP. But TWRP is working.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AllGamer:
Thanks good to know, yeah, that's pretty much the most important thing for TWRP to be able to backup / restore the system image.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlkaliV2:
I jumped the gun on that response, but I see what you mean. I know the bootloader unlock and root method will be the same, but I can't safely assume that all the ROM level files will be functional after root takes hold. Sorry about that.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] twistedvip:
Yes TWRP gets installed with this method. You get everything - unlocked bootloader, root AND TWRP. Hopefully now this will bring many more devs over here.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
1) Bootloader is completely unlockedwith working fastboot mode

2) Full root is achieved no issues at all

3) TWRP Is installed and functions just fine including backup/restore

heres a teaser vid...

heres my converted vzw v20 vs995 if you want to see what it looks like on us996 firmware :)

[youtube]-FR-HEolx0k[/youtube]
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ubergeek77:
I see you have L Speed. Does it play nice? Have you noticed any stability issues on the V20 or other phones you've used it on?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] my_handle:
That's just awesome
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Appropriate WiFi Name... :o
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
nope, no issues at all.. i think it actually runs better lol i have everything on battery savings of course

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i went there to see if anyone would notice lmao
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pro_granade:
Is me2151 asleep lmao
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Revan365:
Can't wait to get this
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AllGamer:
looking superb :good:

can't wait to get hands on it :)

I just hope this method continues to work after the upcoming LTE66 firmware update for Wind mobile (Freedom mobile)

keeping my fingers crossed.:fingers-crossed:
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
I just work up. Ill pm you in a few
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] pro_granade:
kk
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] monke30butt:
In the past I have always installed FOTAKILL.apk (I believe it is by Cyanogenmod) to prevent OTA updates or the nagging reminders. It has always worked in my previous phones & I just installed on my V20 as a precaution. It has never let me down before.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hempinj:
I've been following this thread almost since the start. Was so upset to find out all of the obstacles for gaining root on this device...

Wish I was a little more tech savvy to help...but I'm dumb (only smart enough to follow instructions ?)

Anyway, THANK YOU.

Idk wth these other people are talking/complaining about, but you guys are awesome. Whenever the official guide drops will be better than never.

I am so unbelievably grateful for all the hard work and long hours put into this project.

Thanks to all that contributed to this; Devs, Testers, Pledgers, etc.

Especially [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION] since I use Sprint.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] 414isaiah:
Wow, cant.believe you guys got this far, our.community will be forever thankful (most.of us :)

saintz can wait.to.see what you come up with for our.sprint devices! Thanks to all!!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] CromDubh:
Sleep? What is this sleep thing you speak off. Dev's don't sleep, they just suspend their bodies so their brains can concentrate on more development.

All joking aside, I'm just so happy I don't have to end up returning my phone because I can't root it :)

Now lets see if my keyboard's F5 can survive until this weekend.