No Root For Now...Am still looking...

[bountyman334]

I got the v20 ,...i got the bootloader unlock h-918... looking for root..tried lg g5 method...didnt work may try tomorrow...other methods such as one click and kingo doesnt work at all....

i think its due to the newest security patches..I dont know but am still searching...Any thoughts

 

[lightninbug]

I got the v20 ,...i got the bootloader unlock h-918... looking for root..tried lg g5 method...didnt work may try tomorrow...other methods such as one click and kingo doesnt work at all....

i think its due to the newest security patches..I dont know but am still searching...Any thoughts

Did u unlock bootloader using this method?

You can do this:
Make sure you backup your data with LG Backup to memory card.
Enable Developer Options (hit build numbers in about phone few times).
Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging.
When hooking up with your host computer, check the phone screen to allow your host computer.
Open cmd
Locate your adb platform-tools folder
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock (doing such will erase your phone)
fastboot getvar unlock
fastboot boot TWRP.img (if you have compatible TWRP)

 

[wing_addict_usa]

https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/58568e/v20unlockable_bootloadervery_simplesame_as_g4g5/

 

[douger1957]

I got the v20 ,...i got the bootloader unlock h-918... looking for root..tried lg g5 method...didnt work may try tomorrow...other methods such as one click and kingo doesnt work at all....

i think its due to the newest security patches..I dont know but am still searching...Any thoughts

 

[iunlock]

Wait...really? This is for real right? Haha jk...I did see your imgur pics OP....just a little surprised. (Double taking of the news....still sinking in...)

 

[douger1957]

Wait...really? This is for real right? Haha jk...I did see your imgur pics OP....just a little surprised. (Double taking of the news....still sinking in...)

I guess he's just priming the pump for the inevitable hundreds of threads asking if the bootloader is unlocked or the "HELP!!! I'VE BRICKED MY PHONE AND I CAN'T GET UP!!!" threads from the morons for whom reading is not fundamental.

 

[thegameksk]

Since the bootloader is unlocked, is it safe to assume at some point we will have root?

 

[arjuna_]

Are you able to use fastboot commands? Such as to write a new recovery img. After that getting root is usually a piece of cake.

Not sure if it's different in Nougat but I think with an unlocked bootloader it really is just a matter of time till we get what we want (root).

As a piece of reference on the T-Mobile G5 we were able to root the G5 only after getting a .TOT with TWRP as the recovery because T-Mobile had somehow removed all the fastboot commands on that device except fastboot OEM unlock. If that is the case with the V20 we need talk to @tungkick again to manufacture another .TOT for us again.

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Since the bootloader is unlocked, is it safe to assume at some point we will have root?

Yes I think so from my previous experience this is almost always the case.

 

[Double0EK]

With the V10 a user @tungkick created a .tot with root (SuperSU) patched into it. Then use LGUP to flash the .tot.
Once that is done flashing TWRP can be flashed using Flashfire by Chainfire.

Or instead of patching root maybe the .tot can be modified to have TWRP built in...?

Nvm...didnt read the previous comments.

 

[jinkerz9430]

Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting

"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."

So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.

Here is the link:

https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/

 

[arjuna_]

Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting

"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."

So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.

Here is the link:

https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/

Systemless root is almost becoming the default now. And if we have TWRP is pretty much just flashing the systemless root and that's it. In the recent past systemless root has not been a problem.

 

[iunlock]

Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting

"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."

So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.

Here is the link:

https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/

Interesting...thanks for the heads up.

 

[jinkerz9430]

Uff mine is coming on 24th! I really hope this beast get rooted. It could unleash its true potential!!!

 

[bountyman334]

Uff mine is coming on 24th! I really hope this beast get rooted. It could unleash its true potential!!!

Great...tmo variant or international??

Systemless root is almost becoming the default now. And if we have TWRP is pretty much just flashing the systemless root and that's it. In the recent past systemless root has not been a problem.

I used it on my g4...Android pay still didn't work.. But systemless root non the less

Well. Someone in androiding.how is keeping track seems like it. According to what i read, quoting

"The root method for LG V20 will be a systemless root without doubt. Android Nougat comes with enhanced enforcing SELinux policy for better security on Android devices, so systemless root will be the way to go to get root access without compromising the device’s security."

So, if this is true, at least there is a path to follow.

Here is the link:

https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/lg-v20-root-status/amp/

Systemless is the way...I'll try to create a tot file..if they have released it yet

With the V10 a user @tungkick created a .tot with root (SuperSU) patched into it. Then use LGUP to flash the .tot.
Once that is done flashing TWRP can be flashed using Flashfire by Chainfire.

Or instead of patching root maybe the .tot can be modified to have TWRP built in...?

Nvm...didnt read the previous comments.

Time will tell..but unless I can figure it out tonight

 

[jinkerz9430]

Great...tmo variant or international??

Im a tmobile guy lol. I have only used 3 carriers in my life in USA: lycamobile, metropcs, and tmobile (currently)

 

[bountyman334]

Im a tmobile guy lol. I have only used 3 carriers in my life in USA: lycamobile, metropcs, and tmobile (currently)

... 1st ... ......

 

[arjuna_]

Confirmed: Fastboot flash commands do not work similar to T-Mobile LG G5. Successfully unlocked bootloader though so that is also confirmed for the 2nd time.

 

[nerys71]

got my sprint v20 today. looking forward to root and xposed

 

[mr turtle droid]

got my sprint v20 today. looking forward to root and xposed

Sprint bl seems to be locked atm

 

[midmadn]

Not sure if this means anything - but there is the oem unlock in developer options on sprint.