yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] xrosser:
Here's an update, to prevent this from becoming yet another XDA megathread full of people still pleading for solutions to nobody in particular 5 years down the road... :p

It seems that newer models do not boot by default from mmcblk0 anymore, so booting from an SD card is not feasible. Short of buying a Medusa/Octoplus box, or magically discovering that I can enter fastboot mode, I am at a dead end.
[MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION] mentioned Qualcomm 9008 mode, but I'm not sure if that was because he knows a way to unbrick from there, or if he simply wanted to confirm that it was bricked lol. Likely the latter.

If you guys want faster progress on getting root for these models, someone would have to mail me an unlocked, non-bricked G6 so I can dump the partitions and try Brian's other method. [MENTION=4100198]jimrfraser[/MENTION] mentioned that he would donate his G6. I opened up this phone with a hairdryer and guitar pick, so I am not able to return it and get a third one :p
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nchc:
[MENTION=9478863]xrosser[/MENTION] That sucks for you, Brian and the G6 community. I hope Brian can find a way with the 9008 thingy. Good news is that One plus 6T will be released soon...that'll be my next phone if the camera is good (can't justify Pixel 3).

Sincerely sorry bro, thank you for trying ???

Edit. Happy to donate $20 towards a medusa box. Start a bounty thread or share paypal details. I reckon $160 will be acquired quickly. I'll post a link in bounty thread i started re root/bootloader unlock too.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] HuEx:
Medusa Box Will Fix This
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] runningnak3d:
I have a procedure that has been tested and works (at least for the H873 -- don't know about other models). However, it is a LONG process, and one of the steps requires changing the IMEI so that part will never be discussed here on XDA because it is flat out against the rules, even though we wouldn't be trying to clone a phone, etc....

It does require an LG unlocked US997 that has either been purchased for the sole reason of rooting the other models (the IMEI would be shared -- and therefore could no longer be trusted), or a US997 that someone currently has that they wish to donate to the cause.

I no longer even have an H872. I donated it to someone that needed a phone since my V30 should be here *any day*, and I don't need 3 V20s, a G6 and a V30 -- lol.

-- Brian
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nchc:
[MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION] could please search for a second hand G6 (perhaps one with a cracked screen thats still usable), let us know the cost and we'll raise the required funds
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] adamlee06:
I'm assuming the use of ONE US997 IMEI usage is for ALL users/phones to complete the procedure, not 1 disposable US997 IMEI per user, correct?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nchc:
LOL one sacrificial G6
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimrfraser:
I would mail it to you but im afraid of a brick like the first 2 phones by mistake. I believe you are looking for a different model. Mine is H873 Canadian sim unlocked unbranded to any carrier. Let me know i guess
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bilawal.m:
You have my respect Brain. PayPal link I will donate some money. Thanks mate
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ravadosa:
What would you pay for a good condition h870ds
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimrfraser:
No offense but is that an instruction for any bricked G6? So its fool proof if i mail my phone away and ends up bricked?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nchc:
Brian's method is unproven for our phones. Consequently its not fool proof at this point in time. If you end up sending your phone to Brian, I'm sure he will try to bring it back to life. But you kinda have to send it knowing that it could end up being a permanent brick. Suppose it comes down to how much you care about your G6 without root.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] xrosser:
Based on this video, it would seem [MENTION=7411776]aaya888[/MENTION] has the required firehose programmer file to unbrick the G6 with QFIL. However, his spammy posts all around this site make me think he is not inclined to share it. It is all well and good to show everyone in a YouTube video what you are able to do, but withholding the required file just leaves people confused.

I'm not entirely certain about XDA's policy on sharing/asking for such files, since they are leaked (and proprietary? I think?)

So, hypothetically, I could inquire with him about his willingness to share the key to unbricking the phone. Hypothetically. Not saying I did.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] dropiit:
Seems that canada version is easier to be rooted. There are some rooted g710awm appear in China，but the seller cant root other models of g7. So i think maybe we can only get h873 rooted now.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] HuEx:
WindowsLGFirmwareExtract 1.2.6.1

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2600575

Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) 2.0.1.9

https://androidmtk.com/download-qualcomm-flash-image-loader-qfil

all u Need now is The ufs Firehose and it paid from This Site

https://godetube.com/video-god-is-q...c-ufs-firehose-download-folder_god-u13wH1VSLQ

Direct link : https://www.aryk.store/2017/07/prog-emmc-firehose-files-archive.html

or Contact the Owner`s Video
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimrfraser:
Hi Brian. Is it worth me mailing my phone to you for only 873 model? Or can you put the root method in eaiser term for me to root my self?

---------- Post added at 06:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:14 PM ----------

Hi brian or xrosser. Please I absolutely will mail you my phone or make a even trade for your model of g6. As long as i can use my telus sim card. Dont have a replacement phone so would need to trade. Like I said I dont care what model of G6 you have to swap with me. I will give up my 873 for development. Send me a private message to let me know what you think or email me.

jimrfraser@gmail.com Thanks guys hope to hear back soon
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimrfraser:
Anybody there?lol
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tinyshy:
No need to be impatient. Keep in mind he doesn't owe us his activity. All this work is being offered up kindly by a dev who doesn't even benefit from this. Not owning the device in question and all that. I don't mean to be rude, I'm sure I speak for more than just myself when I say we're grateful you're offering up your device rather than one of us having to take the bullet. Just give them time. For the first time, (besides officially unlockable devices) root is within reach for the g6 community. We just have to hold out a little longer and not drive off the dev like impatient xda users (myself included) are far too good at.

Best of luck to you guys :)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimrfraser:
Lol you got it all wrong. Im not impatient at all. Im offering my phone when they were asking but i got no responce. Sorry about my wording guys
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] adamlee06:
[MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION]

What happened to your RSA thread? It's gone....
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bilawal.m:
Quick question my G6 870ds shows arb as 1. Is bad or good.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] CrimsonSymphony:
Hey all. I have the LS993 variant. To be frank, I'm not at all experienced in this stuff, especially with LG. I've mainly been working with my old Galaxy Note 3 to learn on, so I'm used to Odin. Anyway, I had an issue with my phone, and called upon the second year warranty to fix it, which they just sent me a whole new phone. The second day I had it, I suddenly had OEM unlock as an option. Wife went behind my back yesterday and paid it off and got me in the pre-order for the V40, so I figured I would play with this one a little bit. I have no idea if OEM unlock is enough for you to be able to figure anything out or not, but if it is and someone had enough patience with me (I am a quick study, but I haven't kept up with the LG threads because I assumed nothing would come of the Sprint variant) I'd be willing to give it a shot.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] runningnak3d:
I will type up the instructions and try to post them today or tomorrow.

There is two steps that will say:

* Get a dump from a US997 that has been bootloader unlocked

and

* Now put your IMEI back

There will be no details on that .. it will be up to you to figure it out.

Also, sorry, I am not a root service :)

-- Brian
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] CrimsonSymphony:
Nothing like a challenge at 5am lol. I just wanna help out brother. I personally don't care if this phone gets rooted or not, but this whole community has been incredibly good to me, so if I can give a little of that back, I sure will. All of you Devs are amazing and I can't say thank you enough for all you do.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimrfraser:
I guess they dont want my phone guys. I have put plenty of offers to mail my phone to 2 guys and nobody is taking. Xcrosser said i would have to mail him my phone and i offered but no one will respond back. I even reached out to Brian but im being ignored for some reason. He says he isnt a root service but i think thats the wrong idea here. No one looking for a service here. Everyone on this thread is just trying to help by sacrificing the phones. This thread should never of been started if they dont want to keep up the efforts especially when someone offers a free phone. Whatever
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiar75:
[MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION] Thank you sir. I just want to say thank you for taking your time to help us.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] runningnak3d:
You are correct .. I misunderstood when you said you had an H873 to mail me.

I appreciate it, but what I need is a US997 that can be sacrificed, and would only be able to be sold as a parts phone afterwards.

-- Brian
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimrfraser:
Omg im sorry I missed that. Ok now my foot is in my mouth
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] diosdetiempo:
How would we go about it on the H870DS?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] 6addri:
I have the Korean Variant of LG G6 (G600L). Is there a way to root this? Or will you work this in future?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimrfraser:
My gosh. The man said he isnt a root service
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiar75:
Hello guys. So what have we decided on getting the us997 model? Is there a donation string where we can help [MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION] get the phone?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimrfraser:
Pretty much a dead topic now. Root Its just not going to happen.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kiar75:
I don't think it's a dead topic. [MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION] could someone contribute a us997 that they are planning or have already replaced with another phone? Or should it be new?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChazzMatt:
Then get a better phone. You can get

MINT US998 LG V30+ for $295 on eBay

. LG V30+ is everything the LG G6 SHOULD have been (Quad DAC, Qi wireless charging, 128GB storage for ALL variants).

ALL V30/V30+/V30S in the world have bootloader unlock, TWRP and root

. It's just the V30+ right now is the sweet spot for prices.

US998 V30/V30+ specifically can run on any North American carrier (since it's the official carrier unlocked variant) or be converted to any other North American V30 variant -- except T-mobile H932. (But even the T-mobile H932 also has bootloader unlock, TWRP, and root, thanks to [MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION].) For instance, for Verizon users after US998 bootloader unlock and TWRP, you can then flash stock Verizon ROM to "convert" to Verizon VS996 while still keeping bootloader unlock and TWRP.

You don't need to buy a US998 -- you can buy any V30/V30+/V30S, but for North American carriers you should get a North American variant. I'm just saving you time and effort by pointing the most logical choice, which is a

mint US998 V30+

.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tinyshy:
Some of us are still stuck in contracts... :confused:
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChazzMatt:
Sell the phone, pay off the contract. Buy eBay phone.

Ask carrier you can upgrade to newer V30 while keeping (extending) the contract? I'm sure they'd love to keep you locked in longer! ;)

I've never bought a phone under contract, but there's ways to negotiate.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tinyshy:
I was thinking about bugging my carrier to do an upgrade but otherwise, it's expensive to buy out the contract. Plus, I kinda like my g6. Just looking for some more control over it.

You're not wrong though. The v30 is faster with a nicer display and all the features. Makes you wonder what on earth LG was thinking when they released the g6.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ats1080:
What happened to this thread? https://xdaforums.com/v20/how-to/attacking-quallcomm-rsa-firmware-t3849366
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] HuEx:
Any news ?!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] sumitverma1:
Any update
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] The Understander:
I understand.

Guys! I finally understand what's going on here. Remember to sympathize as it is hard on some of us. First, I want to thank [MENTION=9478863]xrosser[/MENTION] for sacrificing not one, but two of his phones for the cause. Thanks man. Now, when the bulb was made by Thomas Edison, he did not succeed in the first try. Instead, it is said that it took him 1000 trials. He did not see it as failing 999 times but rather, he saw is as 999 ways of knowing how not to make the bulb. After the rooting process failing twice , we can understand how one might not want to experience this hurt again. We can sympathize with [MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION]. I just want to say, thankyou ,and that we understand. We do not take your work for granted sir. Considering the task you are undertaking of saving all the 8** qualcom devices, we understand. I understand. Thankyou. And thankyou, xrosser. I will not forget the cause.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Coxis:
I like to think that they're still trying, they're just using Discord or something else to communicate to avoid all these pointless posts. Hey, a man can dream, right?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] thema2:
I have what you need and am willing to donate/sacrifice a US997. Interested? Want to get all these fine folks here rooted.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] runningnak3d:
It has to have an unlock.bin.

Also, the procedure will have to be posted somewhere else because XDA is totally anal about discussing changing IMEIs.

If that is OK, send me a PM, and I will give you my address, and setup a repo that I guess will have to be sent via PM.

-- Brian
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] The Understander:
Looks like Christmas came early for us folks. Man, thankyou [MENTION=9551805]thema2[/MENTION] and runningnak3d.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] thema2:
It does. Already requested it from LG, I'll include it.

The IMEI rule is silly, particularly in 2018. Almost all blacklisted devices these days are blacklisted for non-payment of the bill, not for being stolen. Hell, bad guys these days don't even really change IMEIs....they just bribe a carrier employee to remove the device from the blacklist. It just feels to me that the rule was added in the bad old days and was never re-evaluated to take into account how things are in 2018. But I understand the rule and am not opposed to talking about it somewhere else.

PM sent.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tinyshy:
I understand you cannot discuss certain details in this thread due to the rules but if this succeeds will you be able to help other g6 users pull it off here on xda or will it have to be posted elsewhere?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] mvgadagi:
Guyz I have G6 870DS Indian Version.. Willing to take risk please let me know how I can test this one
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] SVR:
There is nothing for 870DS users yet. BTW this model was at last in queue to experiment. We 870DS users may never have it as the models which were considered to have success didn't succeed.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] thema2:
Just waiting for him to reply to me :)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tashiv:
How's the testing going ?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] sumitverma1:
Any update on this
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] andriasmelianus:
Will it be?

Will it be as easy as unlocking Google Pixel?

Mine is VS988.

Unfortunately this command below returns 1.

adb shell cat /sys/bus/platform/devices/lge-qfprom/antirollback

Still looking for hope on this post though..
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jshames:
Realistically, probably not.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] eoscylla:
basically a dead thread now, update to oreo 8.0 and install pixel luncher, google contacts, google phone and gboard for a near stock experience. then wait untill your contract is over and move on. I upgraded form the nexus 6p due to fear of BLOD and overall I'm happy with this g6, and not big on custom roms anymore
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] JESUSARIUS REX:
Yeah, honestly, if you debloate via adb, its a near stock device.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] eoscylla:
absolutely right. I just debloated mine (thanks for the tip) and really, almost 95% stock android
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] xd7:
[MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION] Is there a way to Unlock the Bootloader on LG V35ULM ? Thanks in advance.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] runningnak3d:
I have never received the US997. I sent my address via PM on Nov. 11th. -- so I still have no idea if this will work consistently on the G6 let alone the V35. Is there even a V35 that is officially unlockable by LG? If not, then no, this would not apply.

-- Brian
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Funbook4u:
Hey [MENTION=9551805]thema2[/MENTION] could you please update and help us out here
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] 37_:
LG G6 H870DS will never be rooted 0_O
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] bluboy88:
Hello community, I just installed rr 8.1 for my Mi Mix, but I cant seem to find the hot spot in the settings, am I missing something? Thanx for help in advnc...
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Fusionist:
Install 0707 or july security patch. Not a aug or sept ver it has a bug
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] bluboy88:
hot spot

Thanks for the reply, I'm kind of a newb , exactly how do I patch it???
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Fusionist:
Wipe again and flash 0707 ver
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] bluboy88:
hot spot

Got it, big ups to you...
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] bluboy88:
hot spot

I got it, now the build has hot spot but its just like when I had RR 7.1 The hot spot says connected ,but it does not work on device that connected to it, still no internet..
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Chima2:
Please post this in the Resurrection Remix thread, you will get help there. Or in the Questions and Answers part of the Xiaomi forums on here :)
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] trnx:
Hi, if I want to activate led notification and vibration on Gmail (Gmail settings not miui) , the switch always jumps back! Anyone have the same problem? Or a solution? Dear Greetings
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] AlexanderKgr:
there are big problems on poco concerning notifications. devs are aware
[Verizon LG G6 Questions & Answers] merikgvr401:
Using this verizon g6 on metropcs. The apn settings keeps going back to vtext. Any trick to keep metropcs settings? Thanks
[Verizon LG G6 Questions & Answers] sserye:
Hi,

Sorry about it. My question is nothing related to your question. I have the same model lg-as993 as you. It is working with the APN settings without issues in a provider outside USA.

My question is, using this model I am not able to OTA update the device. Did you manually update the firmware to Android 8 ?

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Guides, News, & Discussion] namklak:
Y'all,

NOOB. t-mobile pushed 8.1 onto my phone. Now the max battery charging level fluctuates from 72 to 100%. One time it charged over night to 88 - so I powered it off and removed battery, waited a few minutes, reinstalled and powered up, and the phone displayed 100%. That trick only worked once.

The battery seems to work normally.

I don't know if a dev's forum is really the right place for this question (I was originally a member here due to the LG -G2x BSOD issue), but any help would be great.

Thanks!

Namklak
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Guides, News, & Discussion] namklak:
Well, it appears that when app Twilight is active, the battery doesn't charge. The battery icon indicates charging, but it doesn't. Pretty weird.

The Twilight authors responded immediately

Urbandroid TeamSeptember 30, 2018

Hello, it seems Google has intentionally disabled overlay apps to draw over the lockscreen and notification shades in Android O. There does not seem to be a fix for this. See here for details.. https://goo.gl/S4vZHG For details on this and other Oreo compatibility issues please contact twilightinfo254@gmail.com

So it appears if an app does "overlay", the battery may not charge. I don't know what that means...
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Guides, News, & Discussion] namklak:
And it's not Twilight....

Samsung's Oreo push now doesn't charge from some chargers. I believe a usb device negotiates with the host for charge current requirements - maybe with some dumb chargers it decides not to charge at all?

Anyway, my phone with Oreo now doesn't charge or charges very slowly from the usb port on my alarm clock.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Spaceminer:
Whoa whoa whoa whoa... Hold the phone, you have a USB port on your alarm clock?! This combination of technology both baffles and intrigues me. Why? Why does this exist?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Guides, News, & Discussion] namklak:
Okay, a better name might be "USB charging socket" on my alarm clock. Convenience so I don't need a charger and a clock on my night stand.

Maybe the better question is, why do I even have an alarm clock on my night stand, sitting right next to a smart phone.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sandeepkumar0153:
We are reaching levels of technology thats not even possible. Are you sure your alarm clock doesn't have any hidden datalogger ?

How do we know its not some conspiracy by alarm repair guys? :confused:

---------- Post added at 06:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:38 AM ----------

Since you have a j series device, it doesn't have fast charging, that means it charges at 1.5 amps max when battery is below 80%.

Now im not sure how much current your skynet based alarm clock can provide but it would be a good idea to install ampere app and test.

We cant rule out the coincident of a damaged port right when oreo was pushed out.

Also, im using oreofusion rom and it has this issue of hard coded battery capacity where its less than actual amount. So i always end up with 92% charge even though phone says 100%.

Something could be broken in uodate kernel maybe. I would also suggest you to raise a concern in samsung members app.

If you are a power user and use custom roms with root and mods then maybe we can do some experiments.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Spaceminer:
[MENTION=4129922]namklak[/MENTION]

It's not just you. I'm going to say, Oreo definitely has batter issues. I've been running Oreo for a week now to get a comparison and this my sum up. I use the stock charger too.

Charging time on Nougat= ~1.5hrs (10%-100%)

Charging time on Oreo= ~2.5hrs+ (10%-100%)

Screen on time, Nougat= 16-18hrs

Screen on time, Oreo= 6.5-8hrs

100% charge to 10%, Nougat= ~54hrs

100% charge to 10%, Oreo= ~26hrs

It sucks. There's no other way to put it. Oreo, in my opinion, is an unoptimized piece of flaming garbage. I'm going back to Nougat post haste. My download speeds are also atrocious on Oreo. Nougat I'm looking at 10-30Mb/s on LTE. With Oreo, I get kilobits per second. Sad stuff.