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[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] diablo311:
ive been running in to this issue and now thinking its because of the new security update? software version LS977ZV6

im in sprint variant using windows 10

i get through runmefirst and step1

type in the command

run-as con

chmod 0777 /storage/emulated/0/*

tells me package "con" cannot be found

and when i type in the

"id" command in phone emulator i get untursted app

then when i type in "applypatch /system/bin/atd /storage/emulated/0/dirtysanta"

see photo below for resoults

please help?!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Zv6 is patched. Cannot root.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] diablo311:
thanks :/

wish i didnt install the update

there is no way i can downgrade it to LS977ZV6
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
No way to downgrade because no kdz
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] elijah420:
old reply at this point, but the reason for deleting everything is because it is ENCRYPTED. you must delete everything the first time around because your backup would be encrypted as well, and would turn your phone into a pretty ornament should you try to restore said encrypted backup onto a phone no longer encrypted (one of the drawbacks to rooting our telephone. we lose encryption by default. )

after this point, feel free to backup your device, and restore from those backups.

and no, dont need to format. just wipe as another post instructed.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProfEngr:
So, after a few passes of step3 (my mistakes) I have twrp & su working. Is it going to be normal for the phone to vibrate on boot until the screen is shut off? I don't have any of the static issues I've read about except after adb reboot bootloader. I do have the red triangle that says I need to visit some website. Will that go away after flashing a different ROM? Have I missed any step in the process?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] psantos1091:
Thanks for the reply. & I was talking about not formatting for future roms & postroot backups.. I didn't format the last time I had to use a backup and now every time I'm rebooting from twrp it says "no OS installed". It still boots though, just weird..

Unrelated but I still can't install anything from my SD card, do you know what format it needs to be for it to be read in recovery?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] nahepler90:
From my experience, the vibrating and static screen only happen when I boot the phone from a completely shut off state or from the restart option in the power menu. If I do a hot reboot it does not have issues with static or vibrating. But yes, it will be a constant thing. Same with the red triangle. There might be some kernels floating around that get rid of the static on boot, I havent done much searching for other things to flash over as I have found a good setup just being stock.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] elijah420:
vibrate on boot problems? my variant (LS997) doesnt have these problems. if i recall correctly this was a problem for the verizon variants only. its been ages since i had any reason to look at the root procedure for any reason, but i think there was a blurb about how this was par for the course during the root process, and that it could be dealt with somehow. im on my phone ATM, reinstall BSD on my pc, so unable to do some real digging around for any sort of real help or answers.

as far as the red triangle/advice to visit a website, unfortunately; no, this does not go away. it is brought about by the bootloader being foxed with. it is there for good.

and yes, i understood why you were asking about the formatting before each flash. it was no. you dont have to. it was only done the first time to get rid of the encrypted backup on your device, as attempting to restore that would turn your phone useless.

i cannot think of why your SD card is giving your problems as it is, off the top of my head. I am sick today, and cant get my head out of the fog it seems stuck in. meh.

best of luck. hope i helped somehow or another, tho doubtful.

edit for clarification: when you say your phone is vibrating.... *when* is it vibrating on reboot, while plugged in and charging? or was it during the rooting process? i apologize, but with my phone just not doing this, i just needed to get it clarified as to when it is doing this.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProfEngr:
What about those of us on VZ? The 1st pg ROM is for Sprint users. Download the shortcut app from play store? Re: no sms/mms issue.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Try a different ROM?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProfEngr:
Yeah. I got it sorted though by adding "dun" to one of the (hidden on VZW) settings as mentioned in another post/thread. After a reboot I got txt-bombed. :)

Thanks for the legwork getting this thread together.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Honestly that makes aboslutely no sense as dun is literally for hotspot. it sounds like you just were not using any apn.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProfEngr:
OK, bet you're right. Things are working now. I swear I do more my accident than on purpose these days.

Edit: spoke too soon. SMS craps out after a reboot.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProfEngr:
Got the APN issue sorted w/o flashing. ?

Now I have BT audio skipping on Pandora, Netflix, Youtube etc until I toggle BT off/on on the phone.

I must also initiate the connection to my earpiece from the phone when I turn it on. Shouldn't the phone do this automatically?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Yea it should be automatic. Mine is... Why do people have so many issues with these phones? :/
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProfEngr:
It's probably related to the extraordinary measures required to circumvent locks that the manufacturer should remove at our request. If it gets to the point I can't deal with the quirks I'll KDZ and start over.

Thanks again for your efforts.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] BackCheck:
This defiantly isn't normal on the VS995. Are you still on the stock VZW rom and kernel? Can you try flashing my reStock kernel?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProfEngr:
I'll give it a shot when I get a few min to make a backup.

Edit: so far so good. [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji123] [emoji123]
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] GaBo L:
Just out of curiosity is the one touch root method still being developed?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] rocz.mx:
Verification Boot

It is possible to remove it using a stock kernel I think. I had on my hands a rooted ann unlock V20 Sprint and it didn´t start up with the static boot... The post owner mentioned this: "Everything is functioning. except the static on boot. Easy fix though. HOWEVER... I am using a stock kernel that I built. Benefits of being a dev "

As my understanding, some other guy (Builtfordtough1) said he could fix it in a Sprint version and he mentioned a "post 2"... I was trying to fix it also, but I´m a completely noob for LG root/unlock performance. My experience is from Samsung devices.

I would like a developer could share the way to fix the static boot with the noobs :p

Regards.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] nahepler90:
As far as I know it was scrapped after [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION] had his laptop stolen a little it ago.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] diablo311:
any news on zv6 root?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Nope. not even trying. the method itself will work if someone can find a delivery method.

EDIT: Ill rephrase it nicer since that does look kinda rude so im sorry if it appeared that way.

I am not working on rooting ZV6. It needs a new delivery method however if its similar to Dirtycow the method we have here could be adapted. I am too busy working on other projects(look at my sig) to try to find a new delivery method.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaydriod26:
everytime i hit step 2 it just reboots
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] daw41:
Has anyone tried this on AT&T's newest update 10m
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheIronMaiden:
Obviously it isnt the overdue 7.1
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] daw41:
The only update is security enhancements I was just curious if they had patched it yet
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheIronMaiden:
I was being a smartass. 7.1 was supposed to be released dec 16 but its just been security enhancements since then lol
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
If it just reboots then you are patched and can't root. What phone and version?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjforever:
step1

run-as con package "con " is unknown

don't konw what to do

plz help
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Means you are patched and cant root. What phone variant and software version?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjforever:
F800L , version : 7.0 , 10e

I had got root with your method , but it disappered couple days ago , now I try to get it again , then I find this situation

thank you for reply
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jaistah:
Did you updated when you lost the Root?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jaistah:
Can Anyone confirm if this method still works for F800L 10V?

Is the procedure on this article legit?

http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/12/root-lg-v20-f800l-nougat-twrp.html
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
That isn't the method.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ndragon798:
Unable to connect to the sprint network

After rooting I tried to connect my phone to sprint. First I tried using the hands free thing and now I've tried using the update profile button but it still isn't working no data, call, or text. When I click update profile it returns with "The profile update could not be completed. Please try again later. If you problem persists, you may need to contact Customer Service." Any help. LS997

Edit: I've called sprint support and they have tried quite a bit but I didn't tell them I was rooted. And Its still not working
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaydriod26:
sprint ls997 lg v20

---------- Post added at 08:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:38 PM ----------

cant root ls997 7.0 lg v20 step 2 reboot phone step one nothing happens
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] aonemakmain:
LS997 keeps booting into TWRP after factory resetting post-root

Hi all,

First, I'd like to thank the OP and any other powers at be for Dirty Santa. It helped me unlock 67 Sprint variants thus far to work on any carrier. Now I have one that is giving me trouble (.985 batting average :D). I'd like to put the disclaimer out there that I'm noob-ish, as this is the first device model I've ever rooted, so please bear with me. I performed all the necessary steps on this particular phone and it booted up normally after the root process. However, I reset the device after the fact (Settings>General>Backup & reset>Factory data reset) and now whenever the phone boots up, it goes straight to TWRP. How do I go about getting it to the point after it was SuperSu flashed?

Btw, I export these devices and am doing this to unlock them. If the end user receives the device and does a factory reset, will they run into the same issue? In a perfect world, I'd like for the phone to be completely unlocked so the end user can factory reset as they please and also not get greeted by the "corrupt" warning when powering up their phone. Any and all help is appreciated!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
zv6 cant be rooted so if thats your version you are stuck without root.

Factory reset causes a twrp loop. there are instructions on multiple places on how to fix a twrp loop so im not going to say them. Updates will also cause a twrp loop. there is NO way to change that because the 2 options(reset and update) try to load the stock recovery(which isnt there). Also no Corrupt cannot be removed.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] aonemakmain:
Understood. The distributor provided me with the Sprint unlock codes but said that will only make it functional on other CDMA networks. Would you recommend using online unlocking services for this? I feel like that industry is a bit on the shady side from what I hear, but I don't have first hand experience. If all else, I'll just bite the bullet and set up workstations to somewhat automate the Dirty Santa'ing for the rest of these 500+ units :eek:
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
honestly i would try using the unlock code on 1 device yourself and see if the phone works on a gsm carrier. the phones support the same bands and SHOULD work when properly unlocked.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] vlad48:
[MENTION=8223740]aonemakmain[/MENTION] maybe you should try the GSM unlocking guide posted here.

P.S.: Not sure if it is really working as have no Sprint V20 ATM, but based on users feedback for this ebay item it is working.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] aonemakmain:
Vlad, I noticed the post is for LG G5, will that method work for the V20? Thanks in advance.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] tapout27:
Nothing. No adb devices or fastboot devices when in fastboot mode
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] c45h2012:
Sounds like your missing fastboot.exe have seen multiple users with this issue
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] tapout27:
I've checked and double checked. It's there in the adb folder.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] c45h2012:
Adb commands will not work while in fastboot. I personally used minimal adb and fastboot didnt have any issues
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] nahepler90:
So is fastboot.exe a separate file we need outside of rhe adb and fastboot file originally downloaded? Because there is a fastboot.exe file in it.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nooget37:
Assuming you have fastboot.exe in your adb directory? If so try restarting and letting the phone boot. It will boot normally aside from multiple lines across the screen. Eventually it will reach your lockscreen - give it a minute. Rerun Step2.bat and it will reboot back into fastboot. See if this changes anything.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] c45h2012:
Are you also having the same issue? If you have the fastboot.exe in your adb folder you should be good it isnt separate from that
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ephemera:
I find it sad and immature of members in the community to attempt and screw over OTHER MEMBERS in the SAME COMMUNITY for their OWN benefit. Every single penny that comes our way is earned, yet we have people in our community attempting to cheat other members out of their money. Here's a recap of what happened for the curious:

-Purchases phone off Swappa

-Phone arrives

-Claims phone is unusable

-Refuses to cooperate claiming PayPal will handle this

-Opens PayPal case

-PayPal balance is left negative unable to be used unless $815 is paid off

-Holds funds longer since he refuses to reply with supporting evidence (in other words he has no evidence)

-In the meantime he is added to a group chat where they are actively using the device in order to find a method of root

-Method is released using said debug device, with more than enough evidence around the forum proving otherwise

I hope everyone is enjoying root but this behavior will not go unnoticed nor be tolerated. I will be contacting an admin shortly.

EDIT PROOF:
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] tapout27:
So far nothing. I installed the Minimal adb and Fastboot, rebooted the phone. It was immedietly recognized as an adb device then ran step 2 successfully and when i run step 3 while the phone is in fastboot it is 'waiting for device'.....nothing in fastboot devices or adb devices
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] c45h2012:
I think i had to unplug device and plug back in and allow the rsa key thats very strange tho what device are you on?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] tapout27:
Sprint version...Ive unplugged and rebooted into fastboot reran step 2 to step 3....just wont recognize the device
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] nahepler90:
Yeah same issue. I have fastboot.exe, but as soon as it goes into the fastboot flash step device is not recognized and waiting to connect. Are there fastboot drivers I would need? Because in my device manager there is a device called "Android device" with the yellow triangle with ! In it.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] tapout27:
Same here
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] c45h2012:
Did you guys install the lg drivers before you started process?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nooget37:
It should of asked you to confirm the rsa key during the adb steps. I'm not quite sure. I ran into this same problem and re-running Step2.bat fixed the issue for me. Sorry I wasn't able to help :rolleyes:
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] tapout27:
Yep. I did.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] c45h2012:
Id start from scratch and use these instructions dont skip a step lemme know how it goes
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cleanser2012:
I am unable to purchase apps from the playstore. I can download apps that I have already purchased but can not buy new ones. Is anyone else having this issue? I am on the Sprint variant.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] nahepler90:
I'm on verizon vs995 and it seems like we are having similar issues.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] tapout27:
Cant start over as the screen is all static now.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] lennybronx:
Is there still no safer and more stable method to rooting the LG V20 Verizon variant? I tip my hat to all those who worked on this as i cant imagine it was easy, but to someone who is rather new to rooting, this seems far too complex. Is there any oneclickroot or some similar type of method to rooting? Also, if I do go ahead with this and get bricked, where can i see how to revert back? If anyone can quote this and reply asap i'd appreciate it. Im just concerned that i will mess this process up.

[MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION]

Is anyone aware of any youtube tutorials that accurate explain this process? I do better with those
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
This is the only method for verizon. No one click root. any that say they work are fake. there IS a YT tutorial. not by me. IF you SOFTBRICK(because you cant hardbrick unless you screw EVERYTHING up.) you can return to stock using a kdz for your phone. There is a tutorial for that.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] aonemakmain:
Hey Lennybronx,

This is the YouTube tutorial I used and so far I've rooted over 120 of these V20s. It's a two-part vid, and make sure you read the description in each before you start. Good luck.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] lennybronx:
Thanks alot! I was actually just watching it lol:good:
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] cityneversleepz:
I'm deciding on what I upgrade to after a two yr prison sentence on an unrooted (LS991 )G4. I did the crime and the time so I don't want to do it all over again. If someone could tell me which ZV? Sprint will ship regarding a brand new device, that would be appreciated. If it's zv6 or if it auto updates to zv6 or higher and there's no way to stop it, then I guess there's no way to root.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
For the final time. YOU CANT. I have already answered your question once and now you are just repeatedly asking.

It should come with zv5 and you can remove the sim card on first boot to keep it from auto updating. it MAY come with ZV6. in which case there is no root.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
No, No, no and NO.

You did NOT have it downgrading before. there is NO way to downgrade. If you mean ODIN(not obin) then you have a screw loose. ODIN is Samsung software. will not even connect to our phones so please dont even TRY to start arguing with me about that.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] SaintZ93:
Lmao fail no you didnt use odin to downgrade. First off we dont even have a tot file for our variant so theres no way you even upgraded nor downgraded. Secondly odin is for samsung firmware... Nice try though.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] lennybronx:
I know the term "bricked" is not liked here but i believe i have done it. I followed instructions to a T and still managed to mess up. Right now i have TWRP installed. I made a backup but that backup fails to back up everytime. Im trying to revert to stock but that doesnt seem to be working either. After about 5 seconds of being in Download mode the screen changes to a static looking screen. I keep getting the "Connection to server failed" message. LGUP tells me that its connected to COM 3 port but that the model is unknown so i cant use that either. I am desperate and in need of help if anyone can assist.

[MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION]
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Not bricked. if you are trying to backup data through twrp you cant. you have to wipe.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] lennybronx:
Im just trying to revert back to stock. I want my phone back and i cant because it only boots up to twrp. Do you have any suggestions for me please?

Also when i boot up it says my device is corrupted and it aggressively vibrates. "It cannot be trusted and wont boot"

I've been working on trying to fix this for a while now and nothing seems to be working for me. [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION]
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Device corrupt and vibrate is normal(vibrate when using verizon) you need to use the kdz guide if you want to return to stock. theres even one that fixes the unknown device.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] lennybronx:
I have tried using the kdz guide to no success. LG Flash Tool 2014 and LG UP have been no success for me. If there is a kdz guide that lets me revert with my device being unknown could you please link it for me. I know im asking of alot I am just desperate and dont want to ask anyone other than the professional [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION]

I'd greatly appreciate any help you can give as im desperate right now lol to the point of constantly refreshing this page
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
This is the guide you want to use. https://xdaforums.com/v20/how-to/v20-kdz-restore-failing-9-completing-fix-t3546817

I am no professional. I cannot guide you step by step to fix your phone. It would be better if you post in that thread so they can help you further
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] lennybronx:
The problem is that LG UP doesnt recognize my device like that guide just said it would. I just followed that guide and still nothing [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION]
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ch33ze_Master:
Getting the same "run-as con package "con " is unknown " error as the other person, presumably due to patch. H910 Android 7.0 with the April patch. Guess this root method is going bust. I've been Googling other methods for the H910 but I really can't seem to find anything else. Can't imagine living without root for the next two years. :(
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
try reinstalling drivers or ttry different usb port/computer.

correct April Patch patches dirtycow which this method relies on. There are no other methods.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] kaluna00:
What is the last version that this works for? . I have tried to freeze my updates. I case i want to do this.

As a side note. After rooting would you remove the provisioning like other LG devices to use Wi-Fi tethering on Verizon?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrJPepper:
Hmmmmmm. If you're desperate and don't care about your local data... I would boot into fastboot, then reflash the 3 stage TWRP from there. Then go back to TWRP and wipe literally everything except your microSD card. Then install a stock ROM, wipe the caches, and pray to the Machine God it boots. You definitely didn't brick your phone though if you can get into TWRP. I had mine with literally no recovery partition period (tried to flash a non existent file, there was some directory hierarchy confusion), and even then I got it all sorted relatively quickly.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] lunchboxVA:
worked like a charm
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
i seem to have missed this message. but yours will work. thats as high as you can go with root still. and yes you can add dun to your apn to get tethering.