Help needed for noob trying to downgrade then unlock bootloader

THEBANDIT420

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Hey guys just bought a second hand lg g3 appears to be the singapore model. Its a 32gb D855 and was running lollipop 5.0 when i got it. Im trying to downgrade it to android 4.4 kitkat so i can then unlock bootloader and flash TWRP so i can flash roms. 1) is that plan correct aahaha will this even work. 2) what kdz file do i need off here http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/D855/ theres two singapore models which one do i need? thanks a lot guys :)
 

Stransky

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Hi
You should have no need to downgrade to Kikat. Search XDA G3 forum for Root tool v3 and use it to root and followthe instructions on installing TWRP.
I have the Taiwan version of the D855 32Gb and that is how i did it on Lollipop 5.0.

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THEBANDIT420

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I'm such a noob smh. Turns out I have the European version XD. Anyway reckon you can link for to this thread man finding the most current root method is so confusing ahahahah. All the ones I've seen for lollipop are only root and don't install TWRP so I'd really appreciate a link thanks

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J0SH1X

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you dont even need pc

Hey guys just bought a second hand lg g3 appears to be the singapore model. Its a 32gb D855 and was running lollipop 5.0 when i got it. Im trying to downgrade it to android 4.4 kitkat so i can then unlock bootloader and flash TWRP so i can flash roms. 1) is that plan correct aahaha will this even work. 2) what kdz file do i need off here http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/D855/ theres two singapore models which one do i need? thanks a lot guys :)
1. download kingroot http://www.kingroot.net/
2. root with kingroot
3.download autorec lp D855 from playtsore
4open autorec let it finish prepairing
5 press the lolipop to install twrp
6 have fun with flashing

i have done this with my g3 android 5.0 with broken usb port
 

THEBANDIT420

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1. download kingroot http://www.kingroot.net/
2. root with kingroot
3.download autorec lp D855 from playtsore
4open autorec let it finish prepairing
5 press the lolipop to install twrp
6 have fun with flashing

i have done this with my g3 android 5.0 with broken usb port
You legend I can't believe it was that easy ahaha, is there some exploit for the g3 that allowed that to work? Anyway thanks heaps man you're a lifesaver there should be a sticky with that info for noobs like me imo

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Anik49

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You legend I can't believe it was that easy ahaha, is there some exploit for the g3 that allowed that to work? Anyway thanks heaps man you're a lifesaver there should be a sticky with that info for noobs like me imo

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Why doing so much thing just use lg g3 new one click root method and just install autorec. D855 lolipop flash twrp.....kingroot method is for mm how long i know
 

J0SH1X

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Why doing so much thing just use lg g3 new one click root method and just install autorec. D855 lolipop flash twrp.....kingroot method is for mm how long i know
King root is for all Android versions from 4.4 up to 6.0.1 I guess

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Anik49

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King root is for all Android versions from 4.4 up to 6.0.1 I guess

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Yes i know but in xda people don't like using kingroot app.... say it has security issue.....also get kernel panic issue with kingroot but it can be just for me...
 

J0SH1X

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Yeah but if you install a custom. Rom after using King root you can use it and for me it was only option because of broken USB port

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