**G4 DUAL SIM models - H818P / H818N (UPDATED W/ ROOT + XPOSED works!) **

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roosta said:
ROOT IN 10 STEPS!

I am borrowing most information/details from Team Codefire thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765

Source files and contributors: Official credit goes to @Unjustified Dev , @thecubed , @autoprime , @actr0n , @somboons , @sriszone and @rtoh and @luongquang

I'm only posting this because this guide has worked for me and I wanted to share with the community SPECIFIC instructions, not generic for "all other" G4s and summarising 2-3 threads here in the one post:

PREPARATION:

(I) Read, read, read! Read EVERYTHING. Do it TWICE. Make sure each step is understood. MAKE SURE you have the right LG USB drivers, too

(II) To be on the safe side, I'd recommend 80% charge or more before attempting the following procedure.

(III) Download "LG Root" here: http://d-h.st/uO8h then Unzip and open the contents somewhere on your PC. Eg: Desktop. set aside for the procedure.

(IV) I take no official credit for root; just the "easy to follow" guide you are reading specifically designed for the H818P and H818N dual SIM phones. Hit the "THANKS" button if this has helped. It goes without saying, I take ZERO responsibility if you follow this guide and miss a step, a command and end up BRICKING your device. You assume all responsibility for turning your phone into a giant paperweight.

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: Go to settings > Security > Encryption. **MAKE SURE** Encryption is TURNED OFF. If you've never encrypted your phone before, do not worry and continue to STEP 2.

STEP 2: Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Information and tap build number until you are presented with "You are now a developer". if you've already done this before - just Exit back to SETTINGS main screen; in Developer Options enable USB Debugging

STEP 3: Download the relevant system .IMG file for your phone (It's zipped, so unzip it to your PC. Eg: Desktop). It shouldn't matter...but may I suggest downloading the SAME system file you are currently using? If you are running v10c on your H818P, I'd get v10c for H818P:

H818P - v10c
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5VdA2Fdke_gRXZ1cDBzSFo0Z1U/view?pli=1
H818P - v10d
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347781803
H818P - v10e
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4pdCPNb_MSHM3MyeHAtN3piWlE/view?usp=sharing
H818P - v10f
http://mega.nz/#!7lYGDJ7Q!KxAUmBN9txZaa--2oBrukPs-yiMLEt9DbO2KlAx7Isw
H818P - v10i
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Rc6DomLxEoSFZBNHZfNUxXZzQ/view?usp=sharing
H818P - v10j
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9n1l79VH73ARFEzWjFzdDJHMW8 (Thanks @Nobol)
or try: https://mega.nz/#!gFdkmQ4C!-8FlTq7jiob9t8ocfJBdvUQ5yY-z1LxYsGHCCLqJ_Og (Thanks @grigoris_a)
H818P - v10k
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRR3pMS09fTnBzX0k/view?pref=2&pli=1
H818P - v10L
Mirror 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRcDF3VzJ5QkUzSkk/view?usp=sharing
Mirror 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRUDJkbUI3SFU2aXc/view?usp=sharing (higher compression)

H818N - v10c
https://mega.nz/#!9lFWXQYJ!bHrQ0x7s7Z_VjJLcvKnfu-vYNQszlS3y5Nd9lM-Ts5Q
H818N - v10d
http://pc.cd/2q0rtalK or https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3IEC2sn2eUadEhMY3J6YWIwd1k
H818N - v10e
docs.google.com/uc?id=0B2ckSd1spsRNeXZKd1RmS2VDclk Thanks @bb3089
H818N - v10f
https://goo.gl/zQFv9N
H818N - v10i
If you have this phone/software running, please extract, inject root and POST it, I'll put it here!
H818N - v10k
If you have this phone/software running, please extract, inject root and POST it, I'll put it here!
H818N - v10L
If you have this phone/software running, please extract, inject root and POST it, I'll put it here!

HAVE YOUR OWN 818P/818N .IMG? POST IT HERE AND I'LL UPDATE!
NOTE: I can't/won't be manually rooting your stock IMG file rips. If you need to know RIP or create your own G4 stock .IMG file from your phone, see @somboons video tutorial here:


STEP 4: Move the resulting "system.rooted.phonemodel.img" file to the root of your phone's internal storage (not external SD card) with MTP mode. **DO NOT** RENAME this file, or move it into any folders!

STEP 5: Once this has been done, POWER OFF your phone normally and disconnect from PC. After LED stops blinking (OFF properly), Hold the UP VOLUME key and re-insert the USB cable from your PC to your phone. If done correctly, you should see DOWNLOAD MODE in small font in middle of the screen. it will then display another screen with text: FIRMWARE UPDATE (a USB logo) a warning to not unplug and a status bar at 0%.

STEP 6: On a windows PC, Start a command prompt (Start > Run > cmd) and navigate to the unzipped contents folder of LG Root from STEP 3. If you don't know how to run command or understand it **STOP HERE** and google HOW TOs, as the wrong commands or lack of understanding/ignorance may hinder the process! (On my PC, the command prompt line after navigation to my unzipped folder looks like C:\Users\RoOSTA\Desktop\LG_Root ). Put this window aside for a moment...

STEP 7: Let's verify the COM port your phone is connected to. Find the LG Root tools you downloaded in PREPARATION. Go into the folder and double click the file "ports.bat". Look for the COM number that corresponds to "DIAG1". **WRITE DOWN / REMEMBER THE COMM PORT NUMBER!** Let's assume it's COM4. Click any key/exit this window now...

STEP 8: Let's continue now where we left off - following on from STEP 7 (in the command window where we see something similar to: C:\Users\RoOSTA\Desktop\LG_Root ) Here, copy/paste or type this command MAKING SURE THE RIGHT COMM NUMBER IS ENTERED: Send_Command.exe \.COM4

STEP 9: You should see Author: blog.lvu.kr and SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE on 2 lines followed by a hashtag (#). If you are up to this point, type id and press ENTER

STEP 10: You should get back some text starting with "uid=(0)root gid=(0)root". If not, press CTRL-C, and repeat STEP 8 again (The application sometimes doesn't respond on the first command). If it worked for you, from here run the command below (copy/paste next to the # and press ENTER). NOTE: Only copy/paste the **CORRECT** code from the list below.

If you've done this correctly, as soon as you've pressed ENTER, you'll see a blinking cursor, probably for a few minutes. Basically the pre-rooted system image you are FLASHING to your phone is being written, so it may take a few minutes. When complete, you should see #. If you see this, it's DONE! Type LEAVE and press ENTER. Your phone should then restart... Once it's rebooted and you'd like to verify, download ROOT CHECKER from the Play store, run the app and verify. Here's mine, it worked!



IMPORTANT AND DON'T FORGET:
1. If you haven't done so already, disable OTA. Don't update until we know it's safe so your ROOT isn't affected thttp://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/disable-ota-t3131493
2. if you are wondering - YES, you can now delete the .IMG file from the root location on your G4, once you've completed STEP 10 (the whole process), completely, there's no need for the file there to take up space.

Use this code in STEP 10 (same code for ALL other system files, just make sure our FILENAME matches!)


If using your OWN system IMG file (one not in this thread), you basically need to MAKE SURE your system IMG file **matches** what is listed in the CODE above. You'll notice 10e and 10d above are basically identical codes with DIFFERENT FILE NAMES! That's the only change you need to make using your own file/s

FYI you can follow this video on Youtube to get the same result, but NOTE: ***THE FILES NEEDED / COMMANDS ARE DIFFERENT***

While ROOT is not yet support (SO DONT USE THESE FILES BELOW TO ROOT!) You can get Android Marshmallow ROMS for H818. *BIG* thanks @AmGaD-SaLaH
H818p 20A ( Official Firmware ) ( Russian )
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRQUJaUDFHeE93a0E/view?usp=sharing
H818p 20B ( Official Firmware ) ( Russian )
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRRl9xQjJtVEo1TkU/view?usp=sharing
H818p 20C ( Official Firmware ) ( Russian ) (CIS) (LG Bridge)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRdnV0YmliYmVRRFE/view?usp=sharing

This post will *CONTINUE* being updated. Check back! Please hit "THANKS" button on this post if this has been of assistance to you... a 'thumbs up' in my OP on page 1 would also be appreciated!

RoOSTA
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H818N v-10f not found:crying:
 
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Sorry guys, this phone is many years old now, I'm no longer supporting this thread. I moved onto the LG v20 (which i DO NOT recommend doing), and now using Huawei P10+ and the Mate 9...although, all 3 phones cameras don't comparew to the G4...it's the best feature on this old bugger!

RoOSTA
 
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roosta said:
Sorry guys, this phone is many years old now, I'm no longer supporting this thread. I moved onto the LG v20 (which i DO NOT recommend doing), and now using Huawei P10+ and the Mate 9...although, all 3 phones cameras don't comparew to the G4...it's the best feature on this old bugger!

RoOSTA
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should we move to a new thread? :D there's a new modified system img for H818P, gonna check that out

may the best be with you sir! :good:
 
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Aug 10, 2017 at 9:34 AM
roosta said:
ROOT IN 10 STEPS!

I am borrowing most information/details from Team Codefire thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765

Source files and contributors: Official credit goes to @Unjustified Dev , @thecubed , @autoprime , @actr0n , @somboons , @sriszone and @rtoh and @luongquang

I'm only posting this because this guide has worked for me and I wanted to share with the community SPECIFIC instructions, not generic for "all other" G4s and summarising 2-3 threads here in the one post:

PREPARATION:

(I) Read, read, read! Read EVERYTHING. Do it TWICE. Make sure each step is understood. MAKE SURE you have the right LG USB drivers, too

(II) To be on the safe side, I'd recommend 80% charge or more before attempting the following procedure.

(III) Download "LG Root" here: http://d-h.st/uO8h then Unzip and open the contents somewhere on your PC. Eg: Desktop. set aside for the procedure.

(IV) I take no official credit for root; just the "easy to follow" guide you are reading specifically designed for the H818P and H818N dual SIM phones. Hit the "THANKS" button if this has helped. It goes without saying, I take ZERO responsibility if you follow this guide and miss a step, a command and end up BRICKING your device. You assume all responsibility for turning your phone into a giant paperweight.

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: Go to settings > Security > Encryption. **MAKE SURE** Encryption is TURNED OFF. If you've never encrypted your phone before, do not worry and continue to STEP 2.

STEP 2: Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Information and tap build number until you are presented with "You are now a developer". if you've already done this before - just Exit back to SETTINGS main screen; in Developer Options enable USB Debugging

STEP 3: Download the relevant system .IMG file for your phone (It's zipped, so unzip it to your PC. Eg: Desktop). It shouldn't matter...but may I suggest downloading the SAME system file you are currently using? If you are running v10c on your H818P, I'd get v10c for H818P:

H818P - v10c
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5VdA2Fdke_gRXZ1cDBzSFo0Z1U/view?pli=1
H818P - v10d
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347781803
H818P - v10e
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4pdCPNb_MSHM3MyeHAtN3piWlE/view?usp=sharing
H818P - v10f
http://mega.nz/#!7lYGDJ7Q!KxAUmBN9txZaa--2oBrukPs-yiMLEt9DbO2KlAx7Isw
H818P - v10i
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Rc6DomLxEoSFZBNHZfNUxXZzQ/view?usp=sharing
H818P - v10j
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9n1l79VH73ARFEzWjFzdDJHMW8 (Thanks @Nobol)
or try: https://mega.nz/#!gFdkmQ4C!-8FlTq7jiob9t8ocfJBdvUQ5yY-z1LxYsGHCCLqJ_Og (Thanks @grigoris_a)
H818P - v10k
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRR3pMS09fTnBzX0k/view?pref=2&pli=1
H818P - v10L
Mirror 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRcDF3VzJ5QkUzSkk/view?usp=sharing
Mirror 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRUDJkbUI3SFU2aXc/view?usp=sharing (higher compression)

H818N - v10c
https://mega.nz/#!9lFWXQYJ!bHrQ0x7s7Z_VjJLcvKnfu-vYNQszlS3y5Nd9lM-Ts5Q
H818N - v10d
http://pc.cd/2q0rtalK or https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3IEC2sn2eUadEhMY3J6YWIwd1k
H818N - v10e
docs.google.com/uc?id=0B2ckSd1spsRNeXZKd1RmS2VDclk Thanks @bb3089
H818N - v10f
https://goo.gl/zQFv9N
H818N - v10i
If you have this phone/software running, please extract, inject root and POST it, I'll put it here!
H818N - v10k
If you have this phone/software running, please extract, inject root and POST it, I'll put it here!
H818N - v10L
If you have this phone/software running, please extract, inject root and POST it, I'll put it here!

HAVE YOUR OWN 818P/818N .IMG? POST IT HERE AND I'LL UPDATE!
NOTE: I can't/won't be manually rooting your stock IMG file rips. If you need to know RIP or create your own G4 stock .IMG file from your phone, see @somboons video tutorial here: https://youtu.be/M4s6wrpD2Gk

STEP 4: Move the resulting "system.rooted.phonemodel.img" file to the root of your phone's internal storage (not external SD card) with MTP mode. **DO NOT** RENAME this file, or move it into any folders!

STEP 5: Once this has been done, POWER OFF your phone normally and disconnect from PC. After LED stops blinking (OFF properly), Hold the UP VOLUME key and re-insert the USB cable from your PC to your phone. If done correctly, you should see DOWNLOAD MODE in small font in middle of the screen. it will then display another screen with text: FIRMWARE UPDATE (a USB logo) a warning to not unplug and a status bar at 0%.

STEP 6: On a windows PC, Start a command prompt (Start > Run > cmd) and navigate to the unzipped contents folder of LG Root from STEP 3. If you don't know how to run command or understand it **STOP HERE** and google HOW TOs, as the wrong commands or lack of understanding/ignorance may hinder the process! (On my PC, the command prompt line after navigation to my unzipped folder looks like C:\Users\RoOSTA\Desktop\LG_Root\ ). Put this window aside for a moment...

STEP 7: Let's verify the COM port your phone is connected to. Find the LG Root tools you downloaded in PREPARATION. Go into the folder and double click the file "ports.bat". Look for the COM number that corresponds to "DIAG1". **WRITE DOWN / REMEMBER THE COMM PORT NUMBER!** Let's assume it's COM4. Click any key/exit this window now...

STEP 8: Let's continue now where we left off - following on from STEP 7 (in the command window where we see something similar to: C:\Users\RoOSTA\Desktop\LG_Root\ ) Here, copy/paste or type this command MAKING SURE THE RIGHT COMM NUMBER IS ENTERED: Send_Command.exe \\.\COM4

STEP 9: You should see Author: blog.lvu.kr and SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE on 2 lines followed by a hashtag (#). If you are up to this point, type id and press ENTER

STEP 10: You should get back some text starting with "uid=(0)root gid=(0)root". If not, press CTRL-C, and repeat STEP 8 again (The application sometimes doesn't respond on the first command). If it worked for you, from here run the command below (copy/paste next to the # and press ENTER). NOTE: Only copy/paste the **CORRECT** code from the list below.

If you've done this correctly, as soon as you've pressed ENTER, you'll see a blinking cursor, probably for a few minutes. Basically the pre-rooted system image you are FLASHING to your phone is being written, so it may take a few minutes. When complete, you should see #. If you see this, it's DONE! Type LEAVE and press ENTER. Your phone should then restart... Once it's rebooted and you'd like to verify, download ROOT CHECKER from the Play store, run the app and verify. Here's mine, it worked!



IMPORTANT AND DON'T FORGET:
1. If you haven't done so already, disable OTA. Don't update until we know it's safe so your ROOT isn't affected thttp://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/disable-ota-t3131493
2. if you are wondering - YES, you can now delete the .IMG file from the root location on your G4, once you've completed STEP 10 (the whole process), completely, there's no need for the file there to take up space.

Use this code in STEP 10 (same code for ALL other system files, just make sure our FILENAME matches!)


If using your OWN system IMG file (one not in this thread), you basically need to MAKE SURE your system IMG file **matches** what is listed in the CODE above. You'll notice 10e and 10d above are basically identical codes with DIFFERENT FILE NAMES! That's the only change you need to make using your own file/s

FYI you can follow this video on Youtube to get the same result, but NOTE: ***THE FILES NEEDED / COMMANDS ARE DIFFERENT***
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZM-zTi3eAA

While ROOT is not yet support (SO DONT USE THESE FILES BELOW TO ROOT!) You can get Android Marshmallow ROMS for H818. *BIG* thanks @AmGaD-SaLaH
H818p 20A ( Official Firmware ) ( Russian )
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRQUJaUDFHeE93a0E/view?usp=sharing
H818p 20B ( Official Firmware ) ( Russian )
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRRl9xQjJtVEo1TkU/view?usp=sharing
H818p 20C ( Official Firmware ) ( Russian ) (CIS) (LG Bridge)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80mBMEP3HsRdnV0YmliYmVRRFE/view?usp=sharing

This post will *CONTINUE* being updated. Check back! Please hit "THANKS" button on this post if this has been of assistance to you... a 'thumbs up' in my OP on page 1 would also be appreciated!

RoOSTA
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I have LG G4 with v20h version which is not mentioned in the above thread. Any suggestions for this? basically, i am suffering from really really really bad battery life. I get max of 2 hours of screen on time.
 
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Aug 12, 2017 at 10:13 AM
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HI
guys plz if anyone can upload "LG Root.zip" upload on xda file attache
i cant download this file form this page : http://d-h.st/uO8h
please if can upload on G-drive or mega or on xda file attache
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Download from here

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0XZhMFhUCDfSE5acEZ5ejJYRmM

---------- Post added at 02:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:40 PM ----------
cris.vzn said:
I can not download the LG_ROOT.ZIP, I downloaded it as .EXE. Please reload the file I can not rootear.
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Download from Here....
LG Root

have a great day...:highfive:

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adnankamal851 said:
I have LG G4 with v20h version which is not mentioned in the above thread. Any suggestions for this? basically, i am suffering from really really really bad battery life. I get max of 2 hours of screen on time.
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you should try stock LP or CAMUIX mod which will give you better battery optimisation i think. better luck buddy...:fingers-crossed:
 
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ROOT THEORY:
According to this video we could install nougat rom for f500 on our terminal using an hex mod (with not working modem and touchscreen problem)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go6a4T6ZG-c
NOW what if we could install an hex mod MM rom for h815, use the rom to unlock bootloader oficially, install twrp, and then install our stock rom with twrp?
Do you think this would be possible?
 
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Aug 13, 2017 at 5:28 AM
Hello everyone, I am new to LG G4, It was already updated to marshmallow. I have 818p model. I want to downgrade to be able to root it. But I'm not sure which firmware to flash as it is an imported device. Can anyone help me with it :)
I have the box of the phone. Can I check which lollipop firmware I can flash using the Information from box or imei number?
PS: Another is reason to downgrade is, I read battery life was better on lollipop.
 
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aakashverma0007 said:
Hello everyone, I am new to LG G4, It was already updated to marshmallow. I have 818p model. I want to downgrade to be able to root it. But I'm not sure which firmware to flash as it is an imported device. Can anyone help me with it :)
I have the box of the phone. Can I check which lollipop firmware I can flash using the Information from box or imei number?
PS: Another is reason to downgrade is, I read battery life was better on lollipop.
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Flash any v10 kdz software if you want volte on your mobile for jio.then use hongkong firmware be sure flash firmware staring with 10 eg 10h 10g....

Sent from my LG-H818 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
 
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sumitverma1 said:
Flash any v10 kdz software if you want volte on your mobile for jio.then use hongkong firmware be sure flash firmware staring with 10 eg 10h 10g....

Sent from my LG-H818 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Thanks for replying. But I can't find any hong kong firmware for 818p. Can I flash hong kong firmware that's for 818n? There's also a firmware for india 818n, will that support jio volte if I flash it on my 818p?
Also if I flash hongkong firmware, will jio start working or will I have to do something additional to get jio volte working after flashing hongkong firmware
 
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