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[Miscellaneous Android Development] persspolice@gmail.com:
new to LG

Greetings

Thank you so much for putting all this together and your hard work. I am new to LG; just got an Aristo 2, and like to validate that this is the right procedures to use to root the phone with the software that is on it. I have a LM-X210MA with GOTA Serial # LMX210G2933f09c. I have used Samsung devices in the past, and rooting has become increasingly difficult on account of Qualcomm chips on the devices as I understand it. Otherwise, I would not ask the question.

The other item I wanted to ask is if I have the option of getting a stock rom, and where to get it from please. My ultimate goal is to root, install custom rom, and twrp.

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] persspolice@gmail.com:
Hi

Thank you so much for putting all this together. I followed the procedures until end of step 7, then I was not sure what you mean by volume key as there is up and down. I did manage to log into twrp. My phone has lost the screen touch function. I did manage to get the stock firmware, and do have adb access to the phone but it is listed as: LMX210G2933f09c unauthorized. I do not seem to be able to get into bootloader any more:

\Downloads>adb reboot bootloader

error: device unauthorized.

This adb server's $ADB_VENDOR_KEYS is not set

Try 'adb kill-server' if that seems wrong.

Otherwise check for a confirmation dialog on your device.

Is there any advice you may have for me?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Ausboz:
Lmx210cm

Would this method also work on the fortune 2 (lmx210cm) they are basically the same phone just different names.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] firekiddie:
Did you turn on developer mode, enable USB Debugging, and THEN run the command? You need to do that before-hand, as well as turn on "OEM Unlock."

Hope that fixes your issue!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] chtamina:
guys everytime I type adb reboot bootloader it reboots normally, what could be wrong ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] RebelLion_:
I am having the same issue, seems like a recent patch may have messed with the bootloader
[Miscellaneous Android Development] chtamina:
I tried flashing different firmware but always got the same result, any idea ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] RebelLion_:
It may be impossible to downgrade the bootloader, and you always want to take care when flashing firmware that's older than your current version, that's how bricks are made. Unfortunately, without getting into fastboot there's no other way to unlock the bootloader and root with Magisk
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Ausboz:
Hey is it normal for unrootec phones to have busy box on them already?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] chtamina:
let's say I don't care if I brick this device, which firmware would you suggest me to try to get an unlockable bootloader ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] RebelLion_:
Honestly no idea. Maybe the version prior to yours, maybe a couple back. Might take some asking around to figure out what version firmware people got their root on
[Miscellaneous Android Development] iBowToAndroid:
When I flash the newtwrp that's in the OP, the image loads as offset - not aligned with the phone's screen. Also , touch doesn't work. I tried searching the thread but didn't find anyone else who reported the same issue. Is there a newer/updated version that I missed? Or does the phone's touch panel firmware need to be updated?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] benaja1980:
not work

this method does not work for me. the touch of my lg aristo 2 stop working after flashing this file.( root_boot.img):
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NonStickAtom785:
This is the most common version:

https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/16138/X210MA10j_00_MPCS_US_OP_0706.kdz

BTW... good question

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You might have missed the new TWRP. Here's the link:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603906754

In case you wanted Pitch Black Recovery Project:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603906897
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MarvinMod:
For those of you having the issue of no touch on screen after this method and for those who have not tried this yet, STOP!

This method is for the lg aristo 2 lm-x210ma variant only. Do not try this on any other varent like the lg Phoenix 4 or the lg rebel 4. If you do you will end up with no touch screen.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] roguy:
Warning: for those who started following this tutorial, do not flash RB_M16_EVD.img, it will cause damage and it will be impossible to fix
[Miscellaneous Android Development] erikthedead:
Boot.img

Ok, my first question is:

1. What is the modified boot img (RB_M16_EVD.img)? It's usually that you find the original boot image and have Magisk modify the image, then you flash it with fastboot. But it just says to flash this. So what is it, does it modify my boot image? Is it a modified boot img from someone's phone? Is that cool to do? How do i just find an original boot img for this phone or how do i extract mine?

2. Now my question is concern after the last comment. Please someone LMK the deal.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] chtamina:
Ok I finally bricked this phone, I tried flashing that firwmare but the flash would interrupt at aboot and abootbak partition, so I forced the flash skipping those partitions and now it doesn't power up. the computer recognizes it as unknown usb device :silly:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NonStickAtom785:
All the RB_M16_EVD.img is, is the boot image that Tecknight modified using magisk to patch it. I think it stands for Root Bypass Magisk v16. No idea what EVD stands for though. You can easily do this yourself using the latest Magisk patch and adb tools.

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For the people who keep bricking there device, make sure you make a firehose backup or have a tot file for your ROM.

Here's a link to a tutorial for those devices that need fixing.

https://xdaforums.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/guide-fix-hard-brick-recovery-guide-t3132359
[Miscellaneous Android Development] killerb255:
Chiming in on this one:

If you have done any of the following:

1) Rooted your Aristo 2 using these instructions

2) Installed the boot file from these instructions

3) Installed the unofficial LineageOS 14.1 ROM (or any of the files from GModder's Androidfilehost profile here: https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=285484 )

...and your touchscreen no longer works, you might have an Aristo 2 that came with the X210MA10k firmware or higher. Remove the battery and look in the battery compartment. If it's 10k or higher, then you'll lose your touchscreen.

I'm wondering if these phones use a different kernel? Apparently the TWRP-3.2.3.0-cv1.img works without effing up the touchscreen (assuming it's not eff'd already).

So maybe the boot.img file in this thread needs to be updated for the 10k kernel?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tecknight:
Working on 2 new rooted Oreo ROMs

I wanted to let everyone know that I am currently working on 2 new rooted Oreo ROMs.

Both are based on the latest available LG firmware for the given phone.

#1 is a new ROM for the Aristo 2 (Metro by T-Mobile), based on firmware 20g.

#2 is a new ROM for the K8 plus (US Cellular), based on firmware 20c.

These ROMs both feature:

Installation of the latest available TWRP, paired with LG's latest kernel to insure compatibility.

Pre-rooting of the boot image using the latest available Magisk.

Additional mods to the boot image to facillitate removal of LG's Root Checking Tool.

Pre-installation removal of existing encrypted partitions and associated encryption keys.

Removal of the possibility of encryption being forced on any user partitions via modification of multiple fstab files.

Removal of LG's performance degrading Root Checking Tool and it's defined service.

New modifications to the system image that are now required to successfully boot the altered system.

Removal of unneeded vendor software that can be removed without issues, freeing up additional storage.

Installation of useful root related utilities that add additional functionality to your phone.

Preservation of existing user installed apps.

Automatic alteration of system settings necessary for seamless functionality of the ROM when possible.

Mods to the vendor image that reliably prevent android system updates from being forced to the phone. This is very necessary, as all LG system updates are now very destructive, resulting in bricking of the phone.

I am looking for anyone willing to test these new images.

Just reply to this post and I will PM you.

Thanks.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tecknight:
New Tutorial

TAT TecKnight's Aristo 2 Tutorials series

Restore your Aristo 2 / 2 + Images/Animations & Carrier Software to stock

Requirements:

An LG Aristo 2 or Aristo 2 plus with TWRP installed

Note: This procedure will restore the OP and carrier partitions on your phone to stock. This will have the effect of restoring all bootup and shutdown screens and animations to stock for your phone. It will also restore the stock carrier software (T-Mobile or Metro PCS). As these partitions never get updated when flashing from a .KDZ file, this may be the only way to restore these partitions

1. Download one of the following TWRP installers. Either download the file directly to your phone or download it to a PC and copy it to the phone.

Download Aristo 2 plus OP/carrier flash

​

OR​

Download Aristo 2 OP/carrier flash

​

2. Boot your phone into TWRP. Once in TWRP, select INSTALL then browse to and select the installer downloaded in step 1.

3. The installer will flash the OP and carrier partitions to a stock image. Select REBOOT SYSTEM

Please hit the Thanks button at the bottom of this post if you appreciate my work.

_________

Change Log:

06/03/2019 Created initial procedure..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] John Cletus:
Any plans on Aristo 3?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ccallen:
Im having this same issue
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tecknight:
John,

The Aristo 3 premiered with an Oreo image.

Which means there is about a 90-95% chance that the Aristo 3 is not rootable.

LG changed fastboot functionality starting with Oreo--fastboot no longer will write images to any partitions, even if flashing unlock is enabled. This is the reason Aristo 2 users need to downgrade their phone to Nougat, in order to root it.

If you are able to test your Aristo 3 and find that it is rootable, I will release a ROM for it.

If you want to test it, follow these instructions through step 11: (Note: this test will cause a factory reset on your phone)

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76837384&postcount=2

Next, Download TWRP to your PC:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid...63190603893649

Place the TWRP4cv1WithOreoKernel.img file into the folder containing your adb and fastboot binaries.

12. Now flash TWRP. Type:

fastboot flash recovery TWRP4cv1WithOreoKernel.img

then press ENTER

Once you have flashed the TWRP image.

Remove the battery and try booting to recovery using phone keys:

1. Re-insert battery.

2. Hold Vol - and keep holding it down.

3. Press the power button until you see the LG logo, then release button briefly and repress power button.

4. You will see a factory data reset dialog. Select Yes and press the power button to continue

5. You will see another similar dialog. Select Yes and press the power key to continue.

6. If fastboot was able to write an image to the recovery partition earlier, you will see the Team Win TWRP screen, if you see TWRP, then your phone is rootable. post the results back here. If you do not see TWRP, then your phone is not rootable. Post the results here please.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] solamour:
I followed "Install a pre-rooted ROM to your LG Aristo 2 / 2 + / Best root method" (https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78218056) to install "A2p_Lightning_ROM_v20e_beta2" on my Aristo 2 Plus. All works fine, except the following.

1) It's based on 20e instead of 20g (https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-lmx212ta-firmwares/#tab=firmwares).

2) It's de-bloated. Well, that's usually a good thing, but I kinda miss some of the pre-installed apps, such as LG Backup.

3) Pull down the notifications -> Press and hold "Comfort view" -> Turn on "Use Comfort view" -> Turn on "Black & white". Notice that "Comfort view" itself works, but "Black & white" doesn't. I suspect it might have something to do with 2).

What does it take to create a ROM based on 20g but leave it as close to stock as possible? Let me know if there is something I can do to help.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] erikthedead:
right here

send it, I'm in a bootloop right now and about to try and flash origional firmware....no that's 10l I'm flashing the newest oreo

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hey I bootlooped and am about to flash *20g instead of 10l. Is this a bad idea?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tecknight:
It depends on which phone you have. You are quoting a post I made for Aristo 3 owners.

If you have an Aristo 3, use one of these images to flash to your phone:

https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-lmx220ma-firmwares/#tab=firmwares
[Miscellaneous Android Development] strubedo:
Aristo 2 frp

My aristo 2 is for locked i cant find a solution please help.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Steele 19:
Hey I need to restore my system and files on my aristo 2(lm-x210ma(g)). I think someone sent me a AI bkuz it's messing up my phone
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tecknight:
To restore your firmware, follow these instructions:

Restore your LG phone to the latest factory firmware using LG Bridge
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Tech equinox:
!!!ROOTING LG ARISTO X210MA20h METRO PCS HELP!!!

I've literally been through every thing on xda but I cannot root my LG ARISTO X210MA20h I've unlocked the bootloader but I can't flash anything in fastboot mode or send any commands once I enter fastboot I'm stuck and it doesn't recognize my device I've followed everyons instructions but it still doesn't work if yall could help me it would be amazing sorry if I'm stuck on an old device I just want root
[Miscellaneous Android Development] camm44:
u must downgrade to 7.xx
[Miscellaneous Android Development] EnergyC:
Can you send me the firmware for lg m210
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Duhjoker:
hi guys

i have an lmx210ulma K8+ that i was able to give a temp root to by using the mtk-su exploit on and i reeally want to give it a recovery so i can permanently root it.

The problem is that i cant unlock the bootloader due to the fastboot mode being hidden. I have tried every concievable way that i know of to boot into fastboot with no luck.

i was wondering if i could dd a recovery or boot image image into the phone or even temorarily remove the laf.img partition then unlock the boot loader and replace it
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NonStickAtom785:
To my knowledge it's not possible. I've been thinking that you would need you carrier to do it for you. I have no idea if they will though. They are the only ones who have access to the bootloader.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Duhjoker:
I bought the phone completely carrier unlocked. I had it for week playing with my friends sim cards and apn settings. I think i need an lk.bn file or to maybe compile my own fastboot mode. I hace the souce code and termux set up to build but i cant find info on compiling the righr pieces. Like fastboot, download, and so on.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wilsontory00:
:laugh:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] duane2064:
last year i rooted fortune-2-cricket-nougaut-lm-x210cm. and the att variant also. but i cant reset these devices cause i removed too much stuff. so i got another cricket-lm-x210cm, but this one have OREO. does anybody have a theory that i might try. im thinking i need a different boot image than the one that is posted here.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NonStickAtom785:
What do you mean by "You can't reset these device..."? Can you specify more please? Also if you can get the the entire boot image from your other phone(s) using LG UP you could probably put them on the new phone with LG UP as well.

Also do you have TWRP or PBRP on either of your devices?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] duane2064:
sorry for all the newbie questions and THANK YOU

i don't use apps that come with the rom, i use a different phone, contacts file manager, apps, etc., and so i deleted the comparable apps that came with the phone, so resetting the device will brick it, because it probably won't completely boot, missing the many apps i deleted.

they both have twrp and magisk

additional question: i tried flashing this to my older cricket

LG X210CM | LG Fortune 2 | Version: X210CM10e_00_0508 | Firmware for Region: AIO from UNITED STATES - Lg-firmwares.com

LG X210CM Download the latest version of firmware | OS Version: Android 7.x Nougat Mirror Release 2 | Firmware version: X210CM10e_00_0508 | AIO - Fan club LG-firmwares

lg-firmwares.com

and i got this error:

(file attachment)

i get the same error trying to downgrade my newer cricket with this file

im just completely lost
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NonStickAtom785:
Okay. Now that I know you have TWRP on your older devices... What is the reset for? Are you trying to go back to the original stock to start over? Also can you send me the ROM that your on? Just do a ROM dump. There are plenty of tutorials out there.

As for your question on the error on LG UP you should get the "hacked" version of LG UP to do the downgrade. I think this should be of some assistance. https://xdaforums.com/t/tecknights-aristo-2-tutorials.3805141/#post-76950229
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NonStickAtom785:
Mod Edit: Quote removed since post deleted.

What... Why?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Mia Marlene:
Hola me pueden ayudar
[Miscellaneous Android Development] CharmedWhovian:
Can someone explain like I'm 5. How to add a boot.img to adb? Or do I literally add it to the adb/fastboot folder?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NonStickAtom785:
Hi. So the boot.img is actually a part of the Android OS that holds the kernel and things like SE Linux and and other hardware properties. When you go to flash the image you'll have to flash it from TWRP. Basically Magisk will patch it so that you can have root access and then after you flash it you have root access. The only thing you would need adb for is rebooting to the Bootloader I believe. Once your in the bootloader... Well I think you've got the rest. Let me know if you need some help. I have this thread on watch.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] OkAnotherError:
Ok... So... I have a trouble. I wast few hour trying and trying another time but the same "scheme" ocours in the Fasboot (The 5th point), They return to me <waiting for any devices> and my celphone still... Normal. So... Someone can help me?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] OkAnotherError:
Oh hell, i forgot to say but my celphone cant enter in fastbootmode too, i dont understand why he ignore
[Miscellaneous Android Development] iBowToAndroid:
The instructions are very simple. You can put the device in fastboot mode using ADB: "adb reboot bootloader".

Or, turn the phone off and then hold Volume Down while you plug it in via USB. That will also put you in fastboot mode
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NonStickAtom785:
Okay let's see if we can troubleshoot a little here.

1. Are you familiar with rooting devices?

2. Can you power on your device completely and interact with it normally?

If the answer to that last question is no then try reinstalling a stock rom. @tecknight has a huge forum for troubleshooting issues with bricks and what not. He's the one you might be interested in -> /Click me

3. Can you tell me the model and android version on your phone?

4. Do you have TWRP or any other modifications yet on your phone?

5. Have you already selected OEM Unlock from the developer options?

6. Do you have Linux or Windows? And have you installed the proper drivers and enabled ADB Debugging on your device as well as authorized your computer?

7. Have you tried switching cables

These last ones are pretty vital because if you don't have the correct drivers or your if your data sync cable is incompatible then you're not gonna be very successful in rooting. Just let me know! I'm here to help :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] raulchartouni:
MOD TRANSLATION (taken from translate.google.com)

"I have an LG K9 TV LM X210BMW

The bootloader is stuck and it is not possible to fastboot to unlock using commands.

I'm afraid to use the Aristo 2 LMX210MA rom to unlock, and Brick the device.

With this LMX210MA ROM it would be possible to unlock the Bootloader according to other posts.

My desire was to modify the STOCK ROM KDZ file by changing the Boot and Recovery files.

However, I don't know how to repack the files to extension DZ and then KDZ.

I can unpack and modify the files, but I haven't figured out how to repack yet.

If someone figures out how to repack the DZ files and then to KDZ, I think it will be possible to install TWRP and ROOT on any LG device.

I found another friend with the same question, since 2016, and it seems that nobody knows how to do this.

https://xdaforums.com/t/unpack-kdz-to-root-and-repack.3458193/

"

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Tenho um LG K9 TV LM X210BMW

O bootloader é travado e não é possível entrar em fastboot para desbloquear usando os comandos.

Estou com o medo de usar a rom de Aristo 2 LMX210MA para desbloquear, e Brickar o aparelho.

Com esta ROM LMX210MA seria possível desbloquear o Bootloader segundo outros posts.

Minha vontade era modificar o arquivo de STOCK ROM KDZ trocando os arquivos Boot e Recovery.

Porem, eu não sei como reempacotar os arquivos para extensão DZ e depois KDZ.

Eu consigo desempacotar e modificar os arquivos, mas para reempacotar ainda não descobri como faz.

Se alguém descobrir como reempacotar os arquivos DZ e depois para KDZ, acho que será possivel instalar TWRP e ROOT em qualquer aparelho LG.

Encontrei outro amigo com a mesma dúvida, desde 2016, e parece que ninguem sabe como fazer isso.

https://xdaforums.com/t/unpack-kdz-to-root-and-repack.3458193/

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] KyleBryant:
Yes you have to decrypt the phone for root. I also had the E4 it wasn't a bad phone but I still love LG
[Miscellaneous Android Development] anonymoustl:
Ok. I am stuck. I cleared cash and dalvik and for some reason i no longer have a data connection. My phone works. But no data. Anyone have stock boot or modem i could use? Also, which flash app of the many will handle this phone and kdz? I cant seem to get any to work. Please advise on:

Which tool to flash the kdz with. On win 10 the lg tool 2014 and the 1.13 and 1.18 lgup didnt recognize the device. It was unlocked and adb was on. I also checked the APN and they were pulling the correct apns but when selected.....dead...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AzHavicx:
LM-X210MA ???

Quick questions:

Is this root method for All Lg Aristo 2 variants ? It says LM-X210[G] on OP header. I have the Metro PCS LM-X210MA and wonder if this root method would work.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tge101:
Yea, I have that version too and it works.