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[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] thirdzcee:
Well maybe it's only android tv then, specifically xiaomi's tv boxes

As qouted here https://xdaforums.com/android-stick...ox-3-downgrade-nougat-7-0-beta-t3683821/page2

Which kept me from flashing my mi box to nougat because downgrading back to 6.0 in case of any problems also removes drm in the process, But this is getting to another device, i believe were just lucky that we dont get our drm keys wiped, i believe it only gets wiped by official bootloader unlock with the issuance of oem unlock in fast boot like sony devices for example though im not sure with the V20 variants that are officially unlockable, but since dirty santa is an exploit drm keys dont get touched and remain intact i presume
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] toastyp:
Yeah I know Sony wipes drm keys to ruin the camera upon unlocking the bootloader and every phone is different. I'm not sure about the officer unlock method either for the us996 but I'm assuming drm aren't wiped as there haven't been any reports of broken/removed features upon unlocking and rooting. Just the typical problems associated with safety net checks failing while rooted. But I'm not 100% certain either way
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Davestar2000:
The bootloader of my H990DS appears to be locked after trying to follow the root procedure.

I started out by installing H990ds10c_00_OPEN_TW_DS_OP_1214.kdz via LGUP, which seemingly went well.

I then followed the instructions and made it to step 16. I entered fastboot flash recovery TWRP twice (with ample wait time in between) and then entered fastboot recovery (again, ample wait time). I thought I had to let the phone reboot, which resulted in the dreaded static screen.

I thought I’d start over and re-installed the H990ds10c_00_OPEN_TW_DS_OP_1214.kdz via LGUP.

I then went through the instructions again, and at step 16 upon entering fastboot flash recovery TWRP all I got was FAILED (remote: device is locked. Cannot flash images). The bootloader appears to be locked now. Entering fastboot oem unlock only returns Command unknown.

There are a few things that I found odd:

In the developer option, I initially (after first kdz install) enabled OEM unlock. This option stayed enabled after the re-install. It should have gone back to disabled with a complete re.install, no?

The was some message about Anti Rollback upon installing the kdz.

What are my options? I can still enter Download and Fastboot mode, so there’s that.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] betoNL:
One of these days, somebody will find out a way to root the phone without unlocking the bootloader...

I wonder :rolleyes:
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] invertedskull:
So if we want to keep using Netflix, but were tossing up between SuperSU, Magisk or Xposed, Magisk is the best to go with?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Redline:
Xposed won't provide root for you. It's a framework for modules that use root to better the experience. Magisk is the best bet yes, because you can use Magisk Hide to keep Netflix and other apps with root.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] sailfish009:
I am using H990DS phone with H990N firmware(h990n 201612 version).

i failed at step 16. back to stock firmware (h990n 201702 version).

C:\ADB>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-1-h990.img

< waiting for device >

i saw following message in my phone fastboot mode screen at step 16

...

lock state : locked

i need h990n firmware, because i need to use VOLTE. (h990ds firmware doesn't worked in my country).

i don't want to be replace my stock kernel with us996 kernel something.

BUT, i need to be root, because to remove RCTD only.

--

EDIT:

step 16, i installed fastboot driver for my lg v20.

https://xdaforums.com/v20/how-to/guide-v20-fastboot-access-windows-t3491439

enter download mode and rewrite TWRP again, this time worked!

http://www.android.gs/enter-download-mode-on-lg-v20/

step 17, installed h990 kernel and supersu and format data.

finally my lg v20 rooted! thank you OP.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] hotcell:
Recommended!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] rachentp:
Hello All,

I was wondering if someone could help... I have the H990DS ARE dual sim version. The rooting went great. Followed the instructions, flashed old firmware, did adb steps, twrp, flashed emdroidle's latest kernel and achieved root. The only hitch was that the SIM was not being read. In either of the slots. Mobile data was greyed out no matter what I did. There was no SIM option in the settings menu or in the About Phone section. In the status bar, it would just say "Service Disabled". I tried reflashing the kernel a couple of times. Tried a different kernel. Tried using the hidden menu (then got stuck in bootloop, totally my fault). I reverted to stock, which is where I'm at now. Would it have helped if I used the kdz tool to flash most recent firmware? Did I do something wrong in the rooting process?

Thanks for any help and thank you [MENTION=6984210]emdroidle[/MENTION] and others for figuring this out!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Davestar2000:
Does anyone know what to do about the locked bootloader as described in post #1596?

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74915830&postcount=1596
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] hooblah:
Hey guys, im a total noob so bare with me. I've just got this phone and was wondering if there's anything else I should mod?

Also, do I need to install DOTS separately or is it included with the files here?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jesus is God Almighty:
Says who?

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Tell me about it, no idea how the greatest mobile on the marked did not hit Europe. Just plain stupidity. I also ordered it from Eglobal from Hongkong long time ago, expensive but worth it - Worked wonders and no issue with the ordering from them. Has just ordered 2 chargers with 2 batteries as well. I don't see any challenge for the V20 on the marked and most likely will not be for years as all tends to go in the direction of removing features I want in a mobile. If it brakes il by another one.

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Nice congratulation!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nightshadow931:
^ Oreo coming in Q1 2018.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] shouk_1987:
Where is the source of this information ?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nightshadow931:
https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/7gckad/the_g5_is_apparently_getting_oreo_before_the_v20/
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] hooblah:
Somebody?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nightshadow931:
Anything else you should mod? What do you mean?

And no, DOTS has nothing to do with this, this is a rooting method, DOTS is an independent custom kernel. You'd have to flash it separately.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] emdroidle:
Static screen indicates you've got the DirtySanta bootloader installed, but not the replacement kernel which fixes the static (and other issues). Should have redone step 16 or 17 here. Most likely you got the button timing for step 17 wrong and ended up in a normal boot.

Selecting the "enable OEM unlock" doesn't change anything of note. Now you've got a bit of experimentation to figure out what the state of the phone is, but recovery should be possible.

Will your phone boot normally? From the sound of it, you simply need to restart at step 1. If not, then most likely LGUP didn't fully install the KDZ and you simply need to go back to download mode; then you're back to step 1.

Reddit isn't an authoritative source, but that does sound plausible.

Yup. There is a need to replace the kernel to work with the DirtySanta bootloader, but there aren't any other changes. The kernel is as vanilla as possible, no changes that weren't absolutely required.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] hooblah:
Are there any other worthwhile mods I should do to this phone?

Ah I see. Thanks.

So is it worth changing the kernel?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nightshadow931:
It is, mainly because DOTS supports KCAL, and many v20s have problems with screen retention.

About other mods, it's up to you, personally, I don't use any.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Davestar2000:
Okay, time to fess up, I now know what went wrong and it's embarrassingly stupid. After step2.bat of the DirtySanta root procedure I mistakenly moved all(!) the .img files into a separate backup folder, so naturally the second time around the aboot.img was missing. The batch file (step1.bat) gave out a brief warning (no such file) but soldiered on regardless, leaving the phone with the stock bootloader as far as I understand. It only took like 15 tries to notice the warning...:silly:

After unpacking the DirtySanta files again - and thus restoring the folder to its full contents - I managed to acquire root for my H990DS. I elected to remove the battery after the second time of fastboot flash recovery and managed to enter TWRP without a hitch.

Thank you all for your input and time!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] D4rk9009:
Quick question if I got left with bee in stuck on LG logo .. No twrp ..I get fastbootl screen instead..what should I do?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] sj420:
Posted a thread no replies. I have a H990 EU region unable to find the firmware from the links. Can I install the South African firmware to my H990 as my current software is on Sept 2017 security patch
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] androfunky:
Hello, I am blocked in step 8, despite a successful retrogradation and a security patch that dates from 1st of December 2016 (before 2017), I have the error "run-as con run-as: Package 'con' is unknown "which is displayed, I do not understand !!! :confused:

Android security patch level: 1 december 2016

kernel version: 3.18.31

Build Number: NRD90M

Software version: V10c-GLOBAL-COM
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] laneyyy:
Are there any bugs left now? There was the camera focus bug, fast charging didn't work for some of us, I think I saw a report of FM not working.

Also are people getting android pay to work by rooting and then using magisk?

Thanks
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] sj420:
Have tried this method on my H990 and does not work. I get to the ADB command to install TWRP but doesn't flash to recovery using the buttons and just bootloops to the LG screen without no Triangle. Fixed it by flashing recovery a few times seems to have done the job :)
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nightshadow931:
Everything works fine.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] lallolu:
As far as I know, there is no V20 released for Europe.

Anyway, you should be able to flash firmwares from other regions instead. Remember to factory reset when you are done.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] mix1987:
Where can I download an old firmware?

Please help!

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Is 10d able to do this root?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] mix1987:
Can anyone with the kdz for 10c give me a copy of it on a google drive link or something?

The kdz website is under maintenance.

Thanks

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Is anyone able to help me? Please.

I urgently need to root my phone to retrieve data from my factory reset

Please!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hamodi:
Im trying to root now every thing was going right until the twrp flashing

the flash is succefully made but when i go to recovery all i get is a static screen then the phone reboot

Edit :

Twrp flashed

so i went in flashed kernel flashed magisk root and reboot the phone without wipping anything

How long the first boot should take ??

or i should wip data ? cuz im now stuck on the lg boot screen
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] mix1987:
Hi Hamodi,

Can you upload a copy of the KDZ 10C file for me?

I urgently need to root my phone and I am desperately looking for the file.

Please I really need someone to help me.

The website is down for maintenance so I cant download.

Thanks a million.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hamodi:
alright

im trying to back to stock now

my phone recognized as H990j on com ports but under the model it shows as uknown .

any ideas ?? i'v flashed back the aboot backup that been pulled throw the root progress but still no luck

any ideas ?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jawt10:
I'm uploading an h990ds 10c KDZ file for you [MENTION=4119732]mix1987[/MENTION], I'll update you when it's done and provide the link. :good:

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Thank you for all your great work [MENTION=6984210]emdroidle[/MENTION]. Props to you for managing this along with real life duties.

Could someone please help me, I flashed h990-kernel-v0.2.4.zip and I'm getting the video recording freeze that was mentioned earlier. I read some users are not experiencing that, could you help me fix this or direct me to a kernel update that would fix this issue? I also read about the s5k2p7 camera sensor, how can I confirm this is the sensor I have (if that may be causing my video recording freeze).

I'm floating between [MENTION=6984210]emdroidle[/MENTION] 's kernel and the DOTS kernel at the moment, with emdroidle's kernel, video recording does not work (afai have experienced); with DOTS kernel, whatsapp voice message and chrome audio/video playback is slow and distorted. Kindly help/point me in the right direction.

Finally, [MENTION=6984210]emdroidle[/MENTION], mentioned updating using KDZwriter as the final step. what arguments should I use and what partitions should I flash if I want to go from my current 10c to 10g? (wouldn't updating that remove root?)

My background is Samsung-based so this KDZ world is new to me.

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Here you go [MENTION=4119732]mix1987[/MENTION] (remove the spaces, can't post links because I'm a new member): ht tps://drive.google .com/file/d /1nwcEPOuPK7XZd6m8b96EO1uveAW4UYLN/view
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] hoseinfordev:
hi

i use this and have a red text error with your kernel and d.o.t.s kernel

and my phone dosent boot up

and i user adb fastboot for recover my originall bootloader

now lgup say your phone is h990h10

and lg flashtools dosent now my phone

please help me

my originall number is : h990ds

please i need my phone :(
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] betoNL:
Sometimes, even experienced users get in trouble when trying these things..

That's the risk you take., specially when you are not that experienced ..

Since my V20 is new, I didn't even start customizing it yet(except the second screen), even if I need root.

So I can't help you....but there are enough tutorials out there on how to restore your phone and bring it back to stock..

Always research and read a lot...
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
once the phone is rooted can we install a rom that was initially made for another sub-version of the v20? For example will the rom for the US996 fit the H990DS?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AVIMPEG:
request

If there is anyone here with an updated rom of 10G And he root

Please you can upload a backup file here

For the H990 model of course

Thanks in advance
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] hoseinfordev:
hi

i have an h990ds and i use this root method and my phone was breake(ithink)

i have read text error and i flash my stock bootimage now my bootloader was locked and downloading mod didnet work

lgup says h99010h

who can help me?

i go to lg customer care and they sayd most change o mother board
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] oscarmaldonado:
Definitely no, you'll end up bricking your phone.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
So what do you do after having rooted the device?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] oscarmaldonado:
As of right now there is no custom rom for us, the only thing we have are a couple of different kernels and that's it. I'm hoping that pretty soon developers are going to start working on custom rooms for us owners of H990DS. Have a good day.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] betoNL:
Tons of apps out there like Titanium backup, Viper , etc, that need root.....also for debloating you need root ...etc. etc

If you don't exactly know why you need root, that means you really doesn't need it...don't go trying things you don't really understand for your phone sakes...

Read and research and read more....and then read a little bit more....

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Google is your friend....

https://xdaforums.com/v20/how-to/restore-v20-to-100-stock-bricked-devices-t3524903

If you can't even use the search button, why try these things??
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ellok59:
Hello guys, i tried to root my LG V20 H990DS i did everything good but at the end when i reboot from the recovery the "Your phone is corrupt" keep showing and i can't use my phone it asks me a password and i have a message showing "warning ! current op...." idk what to do
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] hoseinfordev:
hi

i serch this topic and see it

but lgup says modell is h99010h and i cant flash my phone

if lgup says modell is h990ds i can flash but it dident say :(
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
i have some good experience with all around rooting and custom rom. I have my htc desire rooted and running cm since years, but it seems things have slightly evolved. I have heard that we don't even need rooting for installing a custom rom. AFAIK, once the device is rooted the factory rom could exhibit some issues or some apps wouldn't be allowed to run on it. But i always had in mind that rooting was for installing a custom rom.

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what do you mean by "us", is there a special USA edition of the H990DS?

Also could someone explain what is the blocking part for getting a rom that'd fit the H990DS while other sub-models of the V20 have an lOS rom available? AFAIK all sub-models of the V20 have nearly the same hardware except FM radio and some carrier frequency bands within 3G. I'm planning to start building some official rom from lOS myself. If someone could point out what's the blocking part i could investigate around.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] oscarmaldonado:
I'm sorry, what I meant was us owners of the international version of V20 (H990DS)
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] sniper9911:
Would love to see an updated TWRP Recovery for our device .... version 3.2.1+ maybe ?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] ronaldyeo:
It is normal to have the "Phone is corrupted" warning screen. That is the badge of honour for rooting your v20.

To get pass the pin thing, you have to wipe storage/format data and it will be all good!
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ellok59:
Thank you ! It worked !
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akmola Lola:
i followed the guide until step 3, the Terminal Emulator loaded the TWRP .img, then the phone reboot, then it enter a lockscreen then it displayed a stolen phone screen. assuming this is because of the root attempt, i switched off and enter recovery,its the stock recovery, so i proceed to reset.. i thought it will then enter TWRP but its stuck on LG logo instead........

Help
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] will5:
Guys, my 990DS came with v10G AME XX firmware. September 2017 android patch. ARE region.

Its ok to downgrade?

If its ok, to which version?

Thanks
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] M|ke:
Hi.

I have followed all the steps in my "H990t", The procees seems to work fine, but I cant turn on the WiFi with the 0.2.4 kernel. It just stays on "turning Wi-Fi on..." message.

I will go back to stock for now, thanks for your attention
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] will5:
Try another kernel maybe?

Im a little lost, there is no firmware prior to dec 2016 on lg firmware page for 990DS ARE region. What should I do? There are older firmwares on other place?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] will5:
Downgraded to 10d, then dirtysanta. Everything fine.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] emdroidle:
KDZ files for a given series are mostly interchangeable. Installing a firmware from another region should allow you to root, and then kdzwriter can reinstall the "proper" firmware. The reports make it sound like a H990 KDZ may well work with full functionality on a H990DS (even the dual-SIM functionality). I'd tend to go with one of AME, AU, or TWN KDZ files.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] iBuzman:
run apps that require su [emoji23]
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] will5:
Lol.

I did it mostly to run sixaxis app and its not working on my 990ds. Damn. Dont know why.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] alwynjoshy:
Sry being not confident to do these much steps i have a doubt?

Is there any videos or any easy way other than this

?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlfaM03:
So I've unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone. I want to update to the latest h990ds version. How do I do this? And will I lose root doing so? Currently on version 10b. Thanks
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] will5:
You need to use kdzwriter to update. You wont lose anything. There is a thread about that.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] joaovrsouza:
We can update by OTA using Dirtysanta unlocked bootloader?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] betoNL:
Afaik, once phone unlocked and rooted, forget about ota update
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] AVIMPEG:
There is still no rom to the H900

Right
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] alwynjoshy:
Have you find any difficulty ?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] stirfrybubbles:
so how long is the first boot after wiping and flashing kernel + magisk in recovery? mine has been sitting about 20 minutes on the animated lg logo.. do i start again or go from TWRP again?
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Electrolite_XYZ:
Anyone know if the security update of september 2017 will work? I don't want to have the work of installing an older version and losing everything on te phone
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] faeterov:
You need to be on december 2016 version of firmware to apply dirtysanta, then you can update using kdz writer.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] stirfrybubbles:
finally got root working, the one and only program i wanted doesnt work though. viper4android/arise no matter which versions, either do not install correctly or simply dont process audio. anyone got root+viper on the h990ds? this was literally the only thing i did this for.

nand backups keep ****ing up too, get encryption unsuccessful whenever i try to go to a "good" backup with just the root (which i tested before doing the backup and it did infact boot and work fine).
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Redline:
Nup. December 2016 or earlier.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] MajorChioHazard187:
After following the bounty thread and going through these 167 pages over the last 2 days,and reading success of one single sim H990,Im a bit sceptic about trying this.

My main reason for getting this phone was the Quad DAC.Are there any issues after root regarding audio output?

As well,I have a 200gb sd card formatted in exFat,am I going to have issues using it after rooting?

I just want to get rid of all the bloatware,the horrid screen retention and have stock android running on my phone.