yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ph3ar.:
I deleted the previous text because I finally got it going with LTE and it's working like a champ . Thanks for the vids and heads up this could be done . The only thing I haven't quite figured out is incoming calls . I can make outgoing calls but can't get a call . The phone doesn't seem to know it's own number . About phone shows my number as unknown . Any help would be appreciated . Thanks .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MsFemina:
your number won't appear there in about menu unless you activate your phone with Sprint or the phone's brand sim card. Did you download jio4voice app?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sands207:
Since you have what appears to be a much better knowledge of apns, unlocking GSM stuff etc I nominate you to write the tutorial for GSM Unlock for the Tribute. You would be able to help those chiming in with questions so please do so. It would greatly clear up confusion as this is ROOT not GSM thread. Please redirect all of these unlocking questions AWAY from here. It is only pushing us further from a solution by confusing people here. I thought about doing it but honestly i could care less my focus has been since the beginning to help out with root in any way i can just like others here and thats where it will stay. Thank you for any help you can provide it is truly both necessary and appreciated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackmamba:
Absolutely perfect. I had my Tribute HD unlocked by Ting and was able to switch bands and use voice + text. Was able to add the APN easily using the video above and now have full LTE connectivity! Thanks a ton!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
Good luck with Ting... you're about to feel their sTing!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackmamba:
I said I got it unlocked from Ting (they do that for you). I don't use Ting - I live in Canada.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
lol ok...thank goodness.

Why would they do that I am wondering and was it free?

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Maybe I missed something above?

I unlock mine on eBay for bucks and don't need an app
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zswielder:
Can you share how you did that? I'm not a Ting customer, and I have mine active with freedompop right now. I'd love to unlock it in case I need to use it on GSM network.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
T24 is working but Jio 4g SIM keep on searching for network. Can you help me setup jio 4g voice. I tried LTE only option.

Please help. I am missing something. Thanks for help [MENTION=8071929]MsFemina[/MENTION]
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrhotrod:
Guys, I'm sure by now I sound like a broken record, but PLEASE move the unlocking discussion to the unlocking thread! https://xdaforums.com/android/help/lg-tribute-hd-ls676-sim-carrier-unlock-t3556266

This thread is for ROOTING the phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Ok
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackmamba:
Step 1: I signed up with Ting (actually moved from Ring+ - used to use them when I traveled from Canada to the US) for the $6 line

Step 2: Asked their support to do a UICC unlock for the SIM for travel abroad - took 1 day to get it - did an update on the phone and the SIM slot was unlocked

Step 3: Used the HiddenSettings.apk to enable Band 4 (which I needed for LTE), switch from CDMA to WCDMA/LTE and to Lab profile (it's in that video linked earlier)

Step 4: Added the APN (that's in the video too)

Step5: Started using with my carrier in Canada! Calls, text and data all work!

I know we've been asked to discuss this in the unlocking thread - but I wanted to answer your question. I know a lot of people wanted to root to also unlock so this thread is not totally irrelevant.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zswielder:
Thanks for clarifying that. I thought you managed to unlock it without having a line with Ting. I'm looking for a way to unlock this phone (I came here for rooting, but that's not happening anytime soon), but unlock services cost whipping $15 everywhere.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
$6 on eBay

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/292155592389

Just gotta ask each guy if they can unlock other phones not listed... don't always go by the description of phones they unlock.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Did anyone tried dirty santa exploit?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zswielder:
This was mentioned earlier in the thread. It was not successful, I believe.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrhotrod:
Yeah, looks like it worked on the LG V20 but not this one. What a shame
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silentmonk25:
Thanks for making video to unlock GSM. Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
What video?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrhotrod:
Guys, please.

https://xdaforums.com/android/help/lg-tribute-hd-ls676-sim-carrier-unlock-t3556266

The conversation needs to end. My posts reprimanding you are going to start clogging the thread if the conversation isn't taken to the link above.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ph3ar.:
The thing we have to do is be on the alert for updated versions of things we try and retry them . Example , dirty santa gets updated , try it again just in case the updated version does work . Goes for any possible methods . Something tried 4 months ago might work now or a month from now if it's been updated for more devices .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Look like we never able to get root for this device.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrhotrod:
Never say never :fingers-crossed:

People have gotten dang close
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sands207:
I have a Samsung J3 Emerge now and I was able to root it first try with twrp so im heading into development for that device but I still have my trusty tribute so Ill keep my eyes open for solutions still. My files are still in my google drive for the tribute so feel free if you need them but i also found that 7 zip on PC extracts tots so i have the zv4 files too. If I can help let me know beyond what we've done so far?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Can someone from USA try new king-root?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sands207:
I'll have a chance in the morning to try. Do you have an updated link?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Snigglez:
Lookout detected Trojans when trying a fresh install of King root. Yikes
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrhotrod:
Well, Google's security warns you prior to installing as well. No surpise there.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Snigglez:
I should add that I did give it a go anyhow and Nada.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sands207:
I tried it 5 times today too,no dice but obviously lookout is gonna make a fuss we are looking for an exploit antiviruses throw errors too but whatever
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxmotos:
Anyway to downgrade the phone back to zv3??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Here

Backup all the data reset phone. Disable lookout then try.

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So far we don't know how to flash. How to downgrade.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
No com port showing in windows 10 x64

Could you make youtube video : how to get msl code for lg ls676

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someone look into this http://www.redtile.io/security/galaxy/. just over look
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
How to enter in "Download Mode"

turn off your LG LS676

Step 1: Hold "power up" button only

Step 2: Insert usb cable

Your are at Firmware update

But so far we dont know which tool to be used for flash.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
cant we make update.zip flash + signed for recovery > update

to mount /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/userdata

copy su bin to /data/data

fix selinux context with help of busybox etc etc ...

I have no idea ??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrhotrod:
Great idea, but... May I ask how this would be signed? If Android devs could sign things like the OEM, then Verizon and AT&T efforts to lock down their phones would be useless. I don't believe there's any apparent way to do that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] infinitedeath:
Unlock

I know people don't want to talk about unlocking on this thread but I have some input. I have this phone (LS676) on Virgin Mobile and all I did was call their customer service and they gave me my MSL code for my phone, I had to call twice, you just have to find the person who doesn't care enough about his job to give it to you. I called and received it from someone within a few minutes. I just got it to enter the service menu and all that fun stuff, can any of the hidden/test/dev menus help with gaining root privleges? I've dialed ##msl#, ##rtn#, ##brand#, and ##diag# with success. What can diag mode be used for? Can it help?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sands207:
would diag MODE work with LG up and uppercut combo? we have the firmware to flash
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
What diag?

Would LGUP_SEC.EXE help anyone?

It's the alternate executable that adds more dev functionality like chip erase etc.

https://mega.nz/#!NYgExQhY!94r-xtaLcKxCHn0OQldu1twpFIVrKLD2ygFnS0OSVLw

Just copy it to the LGUP install folder and make a shortcut to it on desktop.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Updated again

We are getting behind, they are fixing too soon. A new version with no new features just security fixed. It make more hrad to get root.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Do not update, dont go to wifi

HiddenMneuCall app stop working no gsm no tethering. Ugly update.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] infinitedeath:
I'm not sure. I've flashed custom ROMs and recovery from zip files and used dirty-santa to root my LG V20 but I haven't used LG UP before, I'll do some research and see what I come up with but I am able to turn DIAG mode on with success.

I also found something else that is very interesting. I found a tutorial to install Linux commands and busybox on non-rooted phones that aren't included in the stock firmware, it was written for Android 3.0, but with some tweaking I was to get it installed and semi-functional. Most of the commands work, but the SU command and anything that calls upon root permissions does not. I've been messing around with it to see what I can do but haven't been able to accomplish much.

Check it out here, it's called KBOX. http://www.kevinboone.net/android_nonroot.html

The tutorial is fairly simple if you have an understanding of SH and Shell commands and usage. But the tut and some of the binary is outdated so I had to tweak it a bit for it to work, message me if you need help installing. My question to the people with more knowledge than me is can I use busybox to gain root privleges? To install SU binary? To get into fastboot mode somehow? Or even to just uninstall all the bloatware I don't want? So far I'm not able to mount system RW, install the SU binary successfully (the error is you need correct suid or something like that), but I'm able to chmod files in a specific dir, kill processes, and read logs. I've yet to use SSH. Would love to get some feedback. I'm going to post pics or the commands that are offered.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] infinitedeath:
Don't do the update if you want to be able to root. And for future reference if you already have root don't do the update or you'll lose it. If you want the notification to go away then go to settings>apps>google play services>notifications and select block all.

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Have you tried contacting your carrier to get your MSL? They gave me mine.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DreamShadows13:
i agree w/u 100%

I'm im total agreement w/u ....HOPE U GET THE HELP U NEED; I LOVE THIS LS 676 DOES EVERYTHING MY LG5 DOES BUT WAY CHEAPER!!! (BATT LIFE SUCKS THOUGH) BUT WOULD LUV TO HV IT ROOTED...WAY 2 MUCH GARBAGE IN IT! AND GET THIS, I PAID 120. FOR IT AS A REPLACEMENT PHONE AFTER MY LG5 GOT STOLEN!! HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WILL STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND HELP U.....STAY KOOL, AND KEEP CHIPPING AWAY..........
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] infinitedeath:
So how does one go about setting SElinux to permissible? Can I use the kbox mod that I mentioned earlier to do so possibly? Someone message me please
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
I did not updated, the phone said rebooting..., Had no choice, I don't use sim, since it don't working (stable). Wtf lg go and fix lg v20
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ph3ar.:
Same here , rooted with twrp and hoping for a Custom rom eventually . Guess I'll see you in whatever XDA thread there is .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
No, what is J3 doing here
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] infinitedeath:
This isn't a thread to talk about what devices you have rooted and what ROMs you've built for other devices, unless it somehow pertains to root this LG LS676 device then it doesn't belong here.. Is anyone even trying anymore? I've hit a dead end and i need help. ANYONE pm me please and let's root this phone!

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We can't get into fastboot mode, that's our biggest issue. We can't flash TWRP because of this.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sands207:
Mad at your phone so you decided to lash out? ill stay silent and im deleting the files ive got too. good luck was just trying to help another person w the same phone that had to jump ship for the same reason i did. BECAUSE I WORKED ON TRYING TO ROOT THE TRIBUTE FOR A YEAR. im done getting bashed by you guys over this ****. Didn't hear a peep outta you a year ago did i? NOPE and BYE
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] infinitedeath:
A year and you got no where? Is that why you're lashing out? I wasn't bashing anyone and i wasn't angry, I was just stating the rules of a thread. And i messaged you and others asking your files and help but never received a response.

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Kingroot is a Trojan, that's the whole point. It's using exploits to circumvent security features and gain administrative privileges, that's a Trojan. Lookout and Google will try and stop the installation because of this.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silentmonk25:
Someone posted video using hiddenmenucall.apk to unlock gsm it worked, now that video was removed. But again my phone update updated automatically and now not recognizing sim. Lg changed settings and now that app too not working. Someone has to post other method.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
Just find somebody with Sprint GSM unlock for seven bucks on eBay
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxTragicxX:
I just checked OEM Unlock in Developer options. Then shutdown and restarted using Volume Down + Power and it booted me right into Recovery. I saw two interesting things.

1st - Update using ADB

2nd - Update using SD Card

Don't know if this helps but it seemed pretty important. Ohh and a boot into Bootloader option (which just booted back into the system, for me).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
Threads clogged with junk anyone actively looking for root get w/ me I'm daily looking for exploits an working with metasploit my Hangouts is slickrickstyle@gmail.com
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheTribute:
May i get files please?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] infinitedeath:
What are you looking for? Pm me
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
Who is here on the earliest firmware and what exploits have you tryed?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silentmonk25:
How to unlock gsm. My phone got updated automatically now hiddenmenucall.apk showing other options which i can't unlock Gsm.

Somebody please help me..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
ebay.. 6 bucks remote sprint gsm unlock services
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrhotrod:
This will be the last time I tell y'all before I have a mod come clean this thread up. [MENTION=7243308]silentmonk25[/MENTION] [MENTION=5888701]goitalone[/MENTION] [MENTION=8435031]aljamali[/MENTION]

Unlocking discussion is held THERE: https://xdaforums.com/android/help/lg-tribute-hd-ls676-sim-carrier-unlock-t3556266/page5

THIS is the rooting discussion. Please do not deviate; it confuses people.

Dang, I gotta apply to be a forum mod someday :p
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
Sorry...was trying to end it fast by redirect to eBay
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrhotrod:
No prob. Best we just redirect all these deviators to the thread link.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
true
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Some has link of old version of ROM but how to flash into old version ???

Kindly let me know if anyone knows how to flash, I dont know it yet, or give me link where I can read. Thank
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
I Started a github repo for the "Lg Ls676 kernel Source vZV5" if anyone is interested! I know ill be working on a suiped up kernel!

https://github.com/slickrickstyle/android_kernel_lge_ls676
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradzerns:
MSL the easy way .whiterabbitorgandroid

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:cowboy::cowboy:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
Remove bloatware no root:

https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrhotrod:
Might want to update that link. That's a bounty for the LG X series; link to the guide itself is at the end of the thread.

And the guide is a total rip-off of this procedure posted in the news feed in July: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
Thanks... didn't realize that no space was gained by the way
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sgeto:
this may be a long shot, but being unable to boot into the bootloader may be prevented by the LAF partition. The LAF partition is what holds the LG download mode.

This technique worked on my other LG phone. It was much simpler then since I had root access. But still, crippling this partition may still be possible without root access.

Can someone on an older firmware, who has root access maybe try this and see if they are being dropped into the bootloader/fastboot mode:

# Backup your LAF partition:
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf of=/sdcard/laf.img

# 2. Zero out the LAF partition:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf

Then boot into fastboot mode by of attaching the usb cable while the phone is off (or via the "reboot bootloader" command).

If that works, we could try that newer firmware by for example tricking LG UP to flash a "useless" laf partition instead of stock.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Snigglez:
Please continue
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
have you tryed holding volume down while attaching usb cable?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nitro Lopez:
Can someone on an older firmware, who has root access maybe try this and see if they are being dropped into the bootloader/fastboot mode:

No one has root. Not even on the older firmware. That's our problem. It ain't gonna happen guys. And if it does, most of us will have new phones by then.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fan360:
Dont even try zeroing the laf partition on newer lg phones it always results in a hard-brick and results in a dead phone....unfortunately these methods no longer work on newer lg american models
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hectorjose1997:
Hey does any one have tried with dirty santa exploit ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
I've built a permissive kernel w/ modules it needs to be packed in a boot but I'm not rooted.. but it should help with getting root, does anybody have a link to the TOT zv3 firmware?

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=216257
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hectorjose1997:
Do you have tot file for any other zvX ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
so I believe I am close to rooting
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
If so can you help with LG X POWER?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
that's the same phone ain't it? my LG ls676 shows up as LG x power someyimes
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
No, but it came out same time and is also a Boost phone and has same design yet a bit larger.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hectorjose1997:
Lets hope so, i belive that you will
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
I've unlocked the bootloader for sure but I wish I just had zv3 to root it my phone came with zv5
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrhotrod:
How'd you do this?

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This thread is about the Tribute.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
Yes, please tell us how you've unlocked the bootloader.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
does this message pop up for any of you?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
Yes, they all do, why?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sands207:
Obviously any phones that have development options in settings have this, just tap build number 7 times ??? the issue is NO FASTBOOT to send the unlock command! We established this like 30 pages ago
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
OK I was confused. it's been a while since I had messed with it I was running through a bunch of exploits and fuzzing the kernel then I tryed kingroot it actually said I would have 20% better chance with desktop version... but I really need a zv3 kdz or tot to go back on.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goitalone:
If you are on V5 I was under the impression you can't flashback with V3 due to anti roll back
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
I mean it's possible, but I doubt it the kdz that's floating around was probably modified maybe even changing the name of the file might throw it off and just needs User_secured.tot I think someone said something about using a hex editor & modifying anything would throw the hashs off has anybody tryed the LG flash tool that's patch and or with uppercut?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
after connecting with wifi my ROM updated to v5, now the phone has become just a small tab with wifi. The HiddenMenuCall.apk dont work now. Feeling like I am fool
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
The LGE-LS676 ZV5 is vulnerable to the blueborne exploit.

The new android update I'm sure patches this I haven't got to much into this but hopefully it can be used for privilege escalation.

proof of concept-

https://github.com/Alfa100001/-CVE-2017-0785-BlueBorne-PoC
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sands207:
im on v5 now ill take a crack at this tonight, thanks for posting this
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rick.wardenburg:
There's 3 other exploits in the Readme file 3 of them are of local exploits 1 is a man in the middle..

might be a good time to fire up kali :D if we can get escalation I'm sure I can put all that into a 1 click app if kingroot hasn't done it yet!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sands207:
agreed. I'll report back ☺️