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[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] mguel:
Hi, lfk1, have you rooted you US997 from B&H? I'm planning to buy the 32Gb US997 from B&H also since on amazon I'm not sure what I'm getting with different sellers for the same item/url, and the amazon ad sponsored versions won't work as I read here.

Cheers
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kojak1989:
I also had a problem with that, you just can not let it run on the android system, otherwise you will lose twrp and everything will be done from the beginning, after uploading you have to start the phone in recovery mode where it will show up in the first image and continue As with the factory reset, after that, the TWRP menu will start.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] courpalais:
Thanks. I have got the phone up and running EXCEPT lte isn't working
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nima0003:
The BH version is what I have and it's rooted.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ghost-12:
What is the root statues of lg h872 would love to have it rooted
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Killua96:
No root for H872
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] mguel:
Thanks a lot for the answer, just placed my order :D:laugh:

Update: received and rooted, great!!!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tinkerer_:
Has anyone tried BL unlock and root of the US997U ? This is the model number given for the G6+ (G6 Plus) version with Quad Hi-fi DAC now available in the US. BH also carries this Plus version now (and Amazon) with US warranty.

I understand that the "U" appended to "US997U" supposedly means "carrier-unlocked", and this usually means LG will typically offer bootloader unlock for that model, and the "U" bootloader will typically include ADB command support allowing TWRP > root. However, it appears that LG is inconsistent about all this, so the question is: Has anyone actually rooted the US997U, G6+ (Plus) US version?

Thanks in advance for any info.

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[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lmiked:
You should check on the official unlock page... On the supported models list...

But it should be unlockable, as long as it is US or EUR global version... Even if it still isn't on the supported list, it will probably be added soon...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tinkerer_:
The LG unlock page indicates the G6, US997.USA. It does not indicate the G6+, US997U.

I expect the unlock should work for the G6+ if it works for the G6, but I would not assume so. (If I had a dollar for every time someone said a SW/HW thing "should work" but it didn't, I would be wealthy.)

Also, LG apparently is inconsistent about allowing ADB commands with unlocked bootloaders, to flash TWRP etc.

Finally, I don't see explicit confirmation anywhere that a root is available for the G6+, even if bootloader can be unlocked and TWRP available. Either SuperSU or Magisk.

TIA for any confirmation anyone can offer.

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[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lmiked:
Well, I understand... But even when the G6 1st came out it took around 2-3 weeks for them to add it to the supported Officially unlockable list...

Though, know that I think about it... They may not add them at all, since the G6+ is basically the same (processor and RAM wise) as the G6, only the quad DAC and extra storage being the main difference... They may say that the regular G6 from US and EUR are enough variants for devs to work on.

Anyway, the best way for you to know is to go to developer.lge.com, and use their support email to ask if the model you want is getting official support for unlocking the bootloader.

Cheers.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kiamw:
I was actually curious myself and have emailed them at their developer lge email. They were nice about it, but they were no help. They said the policy varies in different regions, they don't make the policy, and any changes will appear on the website.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] x7uc0x:
Don't?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ramiroquai_ale:
I'm from Perú. I got G6 with Movistar, and I can't unlock the bootloader. You have any idea?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] x7uc0x:
I flash the Eu ROM but the laptop doesn't recognize the mobile in bootloader mode, and I can't do anything...

I'm looking for another solution but... you know.

Now I'm using Claro service, if you have information about it let me know about it.

Thanks.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] stevenjtx:
great news !!!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] tweak13:
I tried it and it doesn't appear to be unlockable at this time. For clarity, I bought it from Amazon and it isn't the ad-supported version.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] saber ps:
:good:;)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] matthew33:
I've got a UK LG G6 H870, which when i type in = adb reboot bootloader, it does so, but from there on, just hangs and just says 'waiting'

Tried usb 3.0 ports, usb 2.0 ports, 2different laptops and using official stock cable....but can't get past that...any ideas?

cheers

Matt
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] matthew33:
phone says welcome to fastboot and stays that way and computer screens looks like in the screenshot....
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] AsItLies:
The first thing to do with adb is 'adb devices'.

That should respond with a list of recognized devices attached to your computer. It doesn't appear as though your pc recognizes the phone. Assuming that's the case, it's usually because the necessary USB drivers aren't installed.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ianruto:
HELP model mismatch in unlocking bootloader

I need some help with unlocking bootloader for my device, I've gone through all the steps but after inputing my IMEI and device ID on the developer website, I get an error stating that my phone is H870K yet I believe I had purchased a H870 EU version. I have attached shots of the model.

Has anyone else experienced a model mismatch on the developer site?

What might be the issue
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Killua96:
IMEI and serial number don't lie, if the site states that is an H870K than it is.

There is nothing you can do to unlock the bootloader, besides buy the right version.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ianruto:
Most appreciated
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] holeshot77:
UGH Same goes for the US99716a USCellular Variant. This sucks. Guess I have to sell it and buy one from B&H. FFS...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] matthew33:
Done all the adb stuff and im not a newie to rooting...but this G6 is a nightmare.

I connect the phone, it's recognized in fastboot and responds to reboot into fastboot mode, but then it looses connection and phone is ion fastboot giving me number of options to select on the phone screen itself.

I've rooted a few of my LG G3s', HTC Desire Eye, HD2, HTC Desire HD, HTC Sensation, HTC One X, HTC One X+ LG G4, LG G2 and my last phone, which was a Samsung Galaxy S8+....none of which I ever had a problem with, but this G6 is a nightmare.

Along with the rooting problem...plus the fact that "ok google" only works if I shout or at least raise my voice...I can see me slamming it into the wall soon...lol.:silly::crying::confused:

PLEEEEZZZ someone help me with this issue.

If I can't root it in next few days, i'll either get another S8+ or get LG V30.

cheers

Matt
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] AsItLies:
Okay, sorry Matt. But, the output you provided just seems to indicate it can't find the device. So that's what I was responding to. Have used adb on the G6 to side load aosp browser, no issues, but that's the extent of it.

I have the unlock.bin for it but haven't used it yet, but have put LOS on a few other devices, still pretty new to it though.

Did just try on my US997, and it responds to 'ok google' with a normal voice. Sorry can't be of more help, good luck with it.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] isaakmg:
This a unofficial twrp of Forum tmobile for flash on dll file.

Is possible change to img?

Thanks in advance.http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/592ec6875175e/H872_LGUP_DLL.zip

Enviado desde mi LG-H870 mediante Tapatalk
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] zEar:
Totally agree ! It was the first time I bought a new phone without checking it's rootability and was horrified when I read the forums couple weeks ago...

TWRP is on its way and we should soon be able to flash SU.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] isaakmg:
Is not more easy "modify the file" on img for flash with adb?

Enviado desde mi LG-H870 mediante Tapatalk
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] basicreece:
Unlock.bin saved. Will await TWRP then flash and get SU!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] zEar:
Not really, coz you have to be root in order to flash with adb.

TWRP boots a subsystem where you are root and able to alter your main system partition (that is otherwise readonly if you aren't root)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbomodder:
cant login to uk site as its under construction and us site keeps signing me out
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] zEar:
Got this too.. [SOLVED] Allow popups ?

You will have a few steps to merge your developer account with a standard LG account. It's their new policy.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbomodder:
Ah right ok thanks for letting me know

Edit- still got the popup once now kicks me off again

Edit again -- sorted
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jostian:
Was excited as have the H870 but from South Africa (ZAF) so my excitement was shortlived, so back to waiting and hoping I guess.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbomodder:
Does unlocking the bootloader stop LG updates reaching the device once done? Just curious
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nima0003:
I'm building TWRP for you guys right now
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbomodder:
Make sure you start a fresh thread?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nima0003:
Will do, but can you or somebody provide me with the stock recovery img? This kdz takes way tooong to download.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbomodder:
I'll try pulling on shortly as just putting kids to bed also where are you downloading the software from?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nima0003:
Alright, thanks, I would do it myself, but I have an h872 and I need the h870 img
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbomodder:
Where are you downloading the LG stock ROM from?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nima0003:
Codefire

---------- Post added 1st June 2017 at 12:01 AM ---------- Previous post was 31st May 2017 at 11:12 PM ----------

TWRP: https://xdaforums.com/lg-g6/development/recovery-twrp-lg-g6-h870-unofficial-t3615177
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbomodder:
Ok so I wasn't able to pull but I've downloaded the same firmware as you and currently extracting
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nima0003:
It's alright, I got it, go check out the TWRP thread I made
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrDeacon:
I just emailed the developer section of LG, trying to persuade them into considering bootloader unlocking for the DS as well. It seems to me that the hardware changes made on the DS, compared to the regular H870, would have very little to do with unlocking the bootloader, and that the two models for the most part are identical. Let's see what their reply will be - if there'll be one.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] mercTanko:
Hey all, I'm with Fido, Canadian LG-H873 with developer mode enabled. In developer mode menu I DO see an 'Enable Oem unlock' setting. So does this mean I have the same ability as the EU version and US version, in terms of the OP guidelines? Thank you
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anarchist77:
Unfortunately no. Only officially unlocked G6 variants on the official LG website have support.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] geokilla:
I hope an alternate method for bootloader unlock is coming soon. I remember with the LG G3, there was a BUMP method and people were able to unlock using an app.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] fegitoli:
I have the same model. Our model can't be bootloader unlocked yet. The "Enable OEM unlock" toggle in Dev options has nothing to do with bootloader unlocking.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] mercTanko:
Do you know what this option does for the time being? Thank you
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] swpointer:
I realize this may be stating the obvious, but check the website to see what phones are supported. Then check the sku number of the phone you may buy, not just the model number.

*Just for clarification, I got mine from Wal-Mart in the US. I included a picture of the sticker on the box.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] swpointer:
You use it to do things that an OEM might do. Like replacing or unlocking boot loaders with adb and fastboot. So basically it serves most people no use.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ampicillin:
I came across this site called Androidinfotech and they have guidelines to root all LG G6 variants? I doubt that's genuine :D
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] swpointer:
Looks like a bunch of canned articles, with bad english.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] mjheid:
Hi, I unlocked my bootloader today and evrything worked well, BUT SuperSU doesn't provide root access. I flashed it without error, but it doesn't work. Recovery sticks (referring to OP), hence I assume I did it right.

Any advise?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] swpointer:
What version Super Su? You could try flashing an older version or flash magisk.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kashkool:
Unlock.bin needed for my device LG G6 UAE H870
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] swpointer:
No one here makes them.

Go here

http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702

If that doesn't work, you'll have to wait on a work around.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] mjheid.muc:
That worked. Thanks!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] smvb64:
Hey, Canadian here. Just recently bought LG G6 model H873. From what I can tell, its not possible to unlock the bootloader? If not ill just return the phone for another. It sucks, its a good phone but I hate LG's Android OS
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Killua96:
Yep, is not possible.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] quailallstar:
Any updates on this? Is the phone bootloader still not unlockable and root not available?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Killua96:
LG has made no change, and probably won't do them in the future
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] quailallstar:
So then no root yet? That's a shame.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ćwirek:
DELETE
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] erprof:
restored bootloader

Once the bootloader is restored, is the LG guarantee back on again?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nchc:
USA no, Europe yes
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Killua96:
In Europe LG warranty is still void, you have to make use of the European Legal Warranty through the seller.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anzee:
Hey Guys,

Planning on getting the LG G6, just need to confirm what to check before buying,

do i only need to confirm the model no to be h870 to be able to unlock bootloader, or theres something else aswell?

i mean are all h870 phones unlockable?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lmiked:
No. Only European H870 (global/unlocked/carrier free) is unlockable.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] OBLIVI0US:
I have LS993 from Sprint. I am living in Africa now and the phone has been unlocked by Sprint and I am using the phone on another carrier at the moment. Can I use your process to unlock my bootloader? I want to install another ROM.

Thanks
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] swpointer:
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] rmartinezdl:
I have an LG G6 H870, LG developers site says my phone is from PANAMA, and Im in GUATEMALA, so I guess LG for some reason doesnt support unlocking my bootloader, is there any other way?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Killua96:
I'm sorry, there is no other way ATM.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] cory733:
So this one from Amazon isn't unlockable?

https://www.amazon.com/LG-G6-Unlocked-Exclusive-Lockscreen/dp/B075TZQRHN

(price is much lower with prime)

I've read in here, the amazon ad version isn't, is this what you guys meant by the amazon ad version, since it comes pre-installed with amazon apps?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lmiked:
It might if it is the US991 general unbranded version, meaning it's not from any carrier, although the T-Mobile ones Bootloader are unlockable and even easier to unlock than the US and EUR version...

If however it was from AT&T, Sprint or Verizon, and has been unlocked in order to be used on any carrier, than it probably won't be bootloader unlockable.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] swpointer:
If it comes preloaded with all of their apps. Then it is a safe bet that it is the ad version.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] 333robbie333:
Hi

I'm also facing the same issue (I am aslo from South Africa). Did you find a solution to this?

Thanks
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lmiked:
There is no solution... The Only IMEI's that are officially supported are H870 Global European models and US997 Global as well... Everyone else... Is Bootloader locked and rootless "forever"... Unless there's an unofficial way of unlocking the Bootloader that no one has haver mentioned or shared...

I've already mentioned this before, but... A petition to LG could be started to allow/support unlocking of any model of LG Smartphone, even if the user had to sign a waiver or agreement giving up the warranty... But we would need a lot of signatures... And let's face it, the majority of common user's don't need this or even know what a Bootloader is... Still, that shouldn't mean that those who do, and want to Unlock it should have their "hands tied"... Being unable to unlock the Bootloader or root your phone, it's basically the same as buying a PC and not being able to have Admin rights/access or being able to install another OS... It should even be considered a violation of rights IMO.

Anyway, do share if you find a solution.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] sm1ly:
can somebody please send me unlock.bin from h780? I ll try to use it on my h870ds.

me@sm1ly.xyz
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] mclisme:
"After flashing TWRP unplug the USB cable and power off the phone (hold volume down + power button).. continue holding until phone reboots...

As soon as you see the LG logo on the screen.. let go of the power button then quickly press it again (never letting go of volume down).

Keep holding until you see the Factory Reset screen. Click thru the factory reset screens using the volume buttons to move up/down and power button to select. Choose "Yes" twice until it boots into TWRP. Despite what the screen says it won't actually factory reset/wipe your data... as long as you've installed TWRP. If stock recovery is installed it WILL wipe data."

I do exactly as stated above, TWRP is succesfully flashed using 3.2.1 from here: https://dl.twrp.me/h870/ I reboot using Vol down + Power combo and arrive to Factory Reset screen, then I just click Yes twice and every time the phone goes on booting showing "Your device software cannot be checked for corruption. Lock the bootloader. Visit link blah bla" and then boots as normal...

What am I missing??? I think I do exactly as the instructions state...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lmiked:
You Can't!! You'll hardbrick your device...

Unlock.bin is generated specifically for each IMEI and Device ID... Which means it probably has a specific encrypted unlock key for that Device's IMEI and Device ID, if you flash another Device's unlock.bin it will probably brick your device for good... Or maybe you won't even be able to flash at all if the unlock.bin file is checked angainst the Device ID and IMEI before being flashed... It will probably give you an error message and not allow you to flash.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] sm1ly:
You really think we cant reverse this process?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] mclisme:
Disregard that ^^^ I was flashing a wrong TWRP from another device mine (left in the adb tools folder) , fortunately no harm done, seems the phone completely disregarded it and was switching to stock recovery every time i flashed the wrong TWRP and tried booting to it, close call!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lfk1:
Just wanted to post to say I (finally) unlocked , installed TWRP and rooted my US997 from B&Photo that I acquired about a year ago. Im not going to say it was error free (bootloop) but I finally got it working. I haven't done this to a phone in 3 years , so it was probably something I did LOL.

Thank you very much for everyone's work explaining how its done.

Very nice !!! I like !!!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lmiked:
Nope... Bootloader unlock can't be reversed, at least for what I have read around here... Because you flash a encrypted file for this process... You would probably need an official lock.bin to reverse it, but there aren't any, because you supposedly give up your warranty when you unlock... And from then on you always get a warning message at boot, saying the bootloader has been unlocked, and that the device security has been compromised or something like that...

Anyway, every unlock.bin file is device specific... The only way there could be a possibility for any other G6 besides US and EUR global versions, is if anyone dev or hacker was able to know how the unlock.bin file is generated, get the key file to generate them and make an app like a keygen that would generate unlock.bin files when you enter your IMEI and DEVICE ID... Or someone would find a way to disable secure-boot like [MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION] did for the UsU unlock process of the G4... But even that required leaked files from LG I think...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anarchist77:
You can relock the bootloader quite easily, its just a simple command in adb. I have done it myself twice for warranty repair. And to unlock it again it's just the same process as the first time, including the same unlock.bin that was originally used.

For anyone wondering what the exact process of how to do this is... a quick search here on XDA, will provide you with the relevant information [emoji106].
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lmiked:
Ok... Thanks for the info...

But still, a unlock.bin file is a device specific file, so flashing it to another device which isn't the device with the IMEI and DEVICE ID specified to generate it... Will probably hard brick the device for good.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jjfgsyg:
And what command is it brother?

Enviado desde mi SM-P580 mediante Tapatalk
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anarchist77:
Take the time to look for yourself.. It's not difficult to find what you are looking for.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] rmedure:
Software Version VS98812B after activation

Follow-up: seems the distributor thought it would be best to send me a VS988 although I ordered US997. In fact, they insist this is the "only" way to get the phone to work with my carrier. Any thoughts on that?

Can anyone here confirm that US997 (not US997z) can in fact be activated on Verizon network?

Thanks!

Hi all,

I read earlier in this thread that one can unlock "AFTER" activation. So I decided to activate and run without unlock for a while (about a month) to ensure that that I didn't have any infant mortality kind of issues with the hardware for warranty.

Well nothing is working right - adb reboot bootloader command performs regular reboot to ROM, there is no OEM unlock under developer tools, and a host of other things. After fighting with these and other problems, I noticed that my software version is now a Verizon software!

Did activation (simply by inserting my Verizon SIM) somehow allow Verizon to lock down my phone?! Is there a way to get this phone back to stock firmware?

Thanks in advance,
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ilmervanhattem:
I am trying to boot into fastboot with power+volumeup (without cable), tried like 200 times, but it does not boot into fastboot. What am I doing wrong?? I entered fastboot before.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Killua96:
You can enter in fastboot mode with vol- while connected with a cable.