[RECOVERY] TWRP for LG G6 US997 (unofficial)

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CONGRATS TO @davidporter1010 ON THE FIRST EVER ROOTED LG G6!!!

Video review by @davidporter1010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&persist_app=1&noapp=1&v=alH4YEiV5bc


A message to those with other variants of the G6:
The H870 International variant and the us997 are the only ones with an official bootloader unlock from LG.
Should there be a time where your flashing mechanisms get cracked, simply mention my name on this thread or via private message and I would be happy to create a thread with TWRP for your device.


WHAT IS TWRP?

Oh come on, you know what it is - don't try to fool me!
In case you're serious, though...

Team Win Recovery Project is a custom recovery for Android devices.
It allows you to back up and restore your data, flash custom ROMs to your device, repair broken file systems, and root your device.


DOWNLOAD
BUILD 4
You can donate here to help me buy a us997 and that way I can further contribute towards development:
paypal.me/VoRt3xElarixx
You can find the recovery here:
Recommended:
https://files.persona.cc/zefie/file...a-TWRP_v3.2.1_18-01-05_zefie_LGUS997_rel3.zip
Unstable 2:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545578664
Unstable: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7S6ou836i7ASl9LQWhIc2k0RkU


FULL STEPS FOR OBTAINING ROOT
Follow LG's bootloader unlocking instructions here before you begin!

1. Download the latest TWRP .img for your device from this thread

2. Use the same fastboot tool you downloaded in the LG unlock instructions to flash TWRP using the command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-x.x.x-x-us997.img
* Replace x.x.x-x with the actual version you are flashing!

3. Enter "fastboot reboot recovery" into the fastboot tool

4. Swipe to allow modifications, then hit wipe and tap format data, type "yes" and press enter

3. Install SuperSU, or Magisk to gain root and make system bootable, or just flash
no DMvertity opt file to make system bootable without root

8. Go to [Reboot] -> [System].

Wait 2-5 minutes for your device to finish setting itself up.


Github:
https://github.com/Nima0003/TWRP-H870

CREDITS:
@jcadduono for the template of this thread @jimbomodder for helping me pull the stock recovery @Rashed97 for the early TWRP test build he did from source @J0SH1X who's twrp build this is based off @zefie for backup fix
 
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on comp in cmd type adb reboot bootloader
then will reboot to bootloader while in the type fastboot flash recovery recovery name.img
once done unplug device then hold down vol down and power will reboot soon soonas you see lg logo still hold vol down let go of power then quickly press it again that will bring you to a screen click yes the click yes again then that will boot you in to twrp and now your good to go
 
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strikerdj2011 said:
on comp in cmd type adb reboot bootloader
then will reboot to bootloader while in the type fastboot flash recovery recovery name.img
once done unplug device then hold down vol down and power will reboot soon soonas you see lg logo still hold vol down let go of power then quickly press it again that will bring you to a screen click yes the click yes again then that will boot you in to twrp and now your good to go
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Ok i got but everything stays read only cannot format data or mount anything but twrp is there.nice job
 
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Ok i got but everything stays read only cannot format data or mount anything but twrp is there.nice job
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try this

HOW-TO INITIALIZE TWRP: (for new phones)
1. If you completed Part 1 successfully, you should be in TWRP now. At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
2. Select "Keep /system RO". (Don't swipe right or you may not be able to boot into system if you failed to complete next steps. However, you can swipe right to allow modifications if you are confident that you can complete next steps.)
3. Go to "Wipe" menu of TWRP and you will find "Format Data". Press "Format Data" and type "yes" to continue.
4. Go to "Reboot" menu and Press "Recovery" to reboot TWRP.
5. Download the latest dm-verity and force encryption disabler zip on your computer.
6. Transfer the zip to your phone.
- Option 1: MTP: Connect your phone with computer and just copy the zip to internal storage. (similar to how you transfer files when in system.)
- Option 2: ADB: Connect your phone with computer and run command "adb push /path/to/zip /sdcard/".
- Option 3: External SD: Copy the zip to an external SD and then insert the card to your phone.
7. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.

TWRP is initialized and fully functional at this stage. Now you can either reboot into system or root, flash custom ROMs via TWRP.
 
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I will do a source version later but I got a big hangover

---------- Post added at 09:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:41 AM ----------

okay build is compiling

---------- Post added at 09:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:14 AM ----------

here you go with first version pls test and report if something isnt working pls add logs

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545578664
 
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    nima0003
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    CONGRATS TO @davidporter1010 ON THE FIRST EVER ROOTED LG G6!!!

    Video review by @davidporter1010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&persist_app=1&noapp=1&v=alH4YEiV5bc


    A message to those with other variants of the G6:
    The H870 International variant and the us997 are the only ones with an official bootloader unlock from LG.
    Should there be a time where your flashing mechanisms get cracked, simply mention my name on this thread or via private message and I would be happy to create a thread with TWRP for your device.


    WHAT IS TWRP?

    Oh come on, you know what it is - don't try to fool me!
    In case you're serious, though...

    Team Win Recovery Project is a custom recovery for Android devices.
    It allows you to back up and restore your data, flash custom ROMs to your device, repair broken file systems, and root your device.


    DOWNLOAD
    BUILD 4
    You can donate here to help me buy a us997 and that way I can further contribute towards development:
    paypal.me/VoRt3xElarixx
    You can find the recovery here:
    Recommended:
    https://files.persona.cc/zefie/file...a-TWRP_v3.2.1_18-01-05_zefie_LGUS997_rel3.zip
    Unstable 2:
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545578664
    Unstable: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7S6ou836i7ASl9LQWhIc2k0RkU


    FULL STEPS FOR OBTAINING ROOT
    Follow LG's bootloader unlocking instructions here before you begin!

    1. Download the latest TWRP .img for your device from this thread

    2. Use the same fastboot tool you downloaded in the LG unlock instructions to flash TWRP using the command:
    Code:
    fastboot flash recovery twrp-x.x.x-x-us997.img
    * Replace x.x.x-x with the actual version you are flashing!

    3. Enter "fastboot reboot recovery" into the fastboot tool

    4. Swipe to allow modifications, then hit wipe and tap format data, type "yes" and press enter

    3. Install SuperSU, or Magisk to gain root and make system bootable, or just flash
    no DMvertity opt file to make system bootable without root

    8. Go to [Reboot] -> [System].

    Wait 2-5 minutes for your device to finish setting itself up.


    Github:
    https://github.com/Nima0003/TWRP-H870

    CREDITS:
    @jcadduono for the template of this thread @jimbomodder for helping me pull the stock recovery @Rashed97 for the early TWRP test build he did from source @J0SH1X who's twrp build this is based off @zefie for backup fix
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    zefie
    zefie
    zefie said:
    Features:
    • Melina Kernel
    • exFAT
    • F2FS
    • Date and time fix (See here as to why official builds can't have valid date & time on our device yet....)
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Yet another build :p
    New Features:
    • Updated Melina Kernel (rel6-prerelease)
    • Proper F2FS support
    • sd-ext support (including backing up and restoring, both ext4 and F2FS supported thanks to Melina)
    • Purple theme, because purple is cool

    Download: https://files.persona.cc/zefie/file...3.2.1-0_melina_exFAT_timefix_sdext_purple.zip
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    strikerdj2011
    strikerdj2011
    gillim74 said:
    Ok i got but everything stays read only cannot format data or mount anything but twrp is there.nice job
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    try this

    HOW-TO INITIALIZE TWRP: (for new phones)
    1. If you completed Part 1 successfully, you should be in TWRP now. At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
    2. Select "Keep /system RO". (Don't swipe right or you may not be able to boot into system if you failed to complete next steps. However, you can swipe right to allow modifications if you are confident that you can complete next steps.)
    3. Go to "Wipe" menu of TWRP and you will find "Format Data". Press "Format Data" and type "yes" to continue.
    4. Go to "Reboot" menu and Press "Recovery" to reboot TWRP.
    5. Download the latest dm-verity and force encryption disabler zip on your computer.
    6. Transfer the zip to your phone.
    - Option 1: MTP: Connect your phone with computer and just copy the zip to internal storage. (similar to how you transfer files when in system.)
    - Option 2: ADB: Connect your phone with computer and run command "adb push /path/to/zip /sdcard/".
    - Option 3: External SD: Copy the zip to an external SD and then insert the card to your phone.
    7. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.

    TWRP is initialized and fully functional at this stage. Now you can either reboot into system or root, flash custom ROMs via TWRP.
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    zefie
    zefie
    One more build: https://files.persona.cc/zefie/file...y_TWRP_US997-3.2.1-0_melina_exFAT_timefix.zip
    Features:
    • Melina Kernel
    • exFAT
    • F2FS
    • Date and time fix (See here as to why official builds can't have valid date & time on our device yet....)

    Edit: If you downloaded this before the time of this edit, please redownload, as I fixed the model variable (forgot to change h870 to us997, which would prevent you from flashing us997 specific stuff)
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    nima0003
    AsItLies said:
    I'm confused also, sadly doesn't seem to be much happening with the LG G6. I like mine, and have gotten the unlock.bin from LG.

    First, I'd prefer to have Lineage running, but what app is available for full access to the camera? Don't see the LG camera app anywhere. Are there other issues where there won't be full access to the hardware?

    Second, (and I could be mistaken here) but it **sounds** like once Lineage is flashed (using this TWRP - Thanks!), when you go to update to the latest version of Lineage, TWRP will get over written and you'll then have to LG Up a KDZ, and then reflash TWRP?

    I know that sounds silly. The previous post by STDog indicates once TWRP and Lineage are flashed, you should be able to update to a newer Lineage no issues.

    If someone who has done that on their G6 could confirm that I'd appreciate it. It doesn't really make sense that going to 'about phone' and Lineage says 'there's a newer version, click to update' would result in losing TWRP... hopefully I'm just misunderstanding... Thnx
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    The snap camera from the LG G5 Lineage days have access to all cameras, and Lineage updates shouldn't overwrite TWRP.
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