When I use that command it says failed due to unknown command?Just use
or any other Image e.g for h830.Code:fastboot boot twrp-x.x.x-x-h850.img
When I use that command it says failed due to unknown command?Just use
or any other Image e.g for h830.Code:fastboot boot twrp-x.x.x-x-h850.img
Eventually I'm stuck in point 6) ...
while trying to unlock the device using "fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin", i get the following error message:
So apparently oem unlocking and usb debbuging is not allowed, because i never allowed it in the dev options.
My problem is that my h850 (european version) is stuck in the fastboot mode, and when trying to exit it with
"fastboot reboot" it just jumps right into fastboot again.
So i can't go into the dev options, because somehow the bootloader seams to be damaged, but i can't flash it either,
because the oem unlock is not allowed...
I'm new to the whole fastboot stuff, and new to xda developers, so if somebody has any clue or idea of what
the root of the problem is, or has a solution for the problem, i'd be more than happy!
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"Device ID is unmatched. Please check your Device ID. If you see this message again, please contact your customer center. Your account will be locked if you enter the wrong Device ID more than 1 time."
model: UK's Vodafone's LGH850.AVDFTN
IMEI: 357657071472837
device-id: F098F3288D56A2417FA2E578EFC28ABED9E07B2007B71BEC10641A737F8A59FE
but how I can discover the correct region to flash the stock firmware?Is it possible to unlock the bootloader if you first flash the LG g5 EU stock firmware.
successfully flashed EU Oreo image here (with H85030a_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0910.kdz): still not able to BL unlock...I tried flashing the EU ROM and then at startup it just said the wrong ROM is installed. Seems like I can't unlock NY device as it is not EU h850
afaik thers's no time limit for using it.When i generate unlock.bin can i use it later cuz now i dont want to wipe all data..
Just tried accessing the tool - it takes me to the main LG Devs page, cannot use it :/. Is it local problem or site is being taken down already?
https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev said:LG Mobile Developer was terminated on December 31, 2021 24:00 (KST, GMT + 9).
Now all information provided on the website and issuing the bootloader unlock key are no longer supported.
We sincerely appreciate your loyalty and support of LG Mobile Developer during this time and ask for your understanding.
some are working on an unofficial unlock method but afaik there is no possibilty yet.Hello,
I was busy in December and couldn't do the unlock.
Is there a way to do it rihgt now as the site is close ? ...
I see the benefit in running Android 11 on it what I do.I had my G5 unlocked but could not really see any benefit. Now re-locked and running Oreo. Works just fine day to day.
Is it necessary to have it unlocked to perform the lineage upgrade ?
The European H850 can now be officially unlocked through LG's developer unlock program page.
Yes, only the European version. Your H850 is from the Middle East? Won't work. You have an AT&T G5? That's not an H850, move along.
LG Developer Unlock Site Here
Prerequisites:
1. European LG G5 H850
2. Computer w/ADB & Fastboot. ADB/Fastboot for Windows here. ADB/Fastboot for Linux/OS X here.
3. Basic knowledge of ADB, Fastboot and Windows command prompt or Linux/OS X terminal.
4. Device IMEI. This 15-digit code can be found on your box, the back of the phone or by dialing *#06#
5. LG developer account (free, click here then click sign in at the top of the page to make an account.)
Directions:
LG's official bootloader unlock directions can be found in the big link at the top of the page..
but I've still rewritten the steps out below while adding some for root and TWRP.
1. Enable USB-Debugging on your phone. USB-Debugging is required for the commands “adb” and “fastboot” to work. To enable USB-Debugging, go to Settings >> About phone >> Software info and tap Build number 7 times. Return to the previous screen, select Developer options and enable USB-Debugging.
2. Enable OEM unlock on your phone. Activating the "Enable OEM unlock" is necessary for the bootloader unlock. To enable OEM unlock, go to Settings >> Developer options and check Enable OEM unlock.
3. Open CommandPrompt or Terminal and enter the following ADB command to reboot into the bootloader:
If ADB is not detecting your device try switching your phone's USB mode from Charging to MTP or PTP.Code:adb reboot bootloader
4. Once in the bootloader, use the following fastboot command to obtain Device ID:
Fastboot command will return a string. This is the Device ID which is needed to generate your unique unlock key.Code:fastboot oem device-id
Example :
Code:$ fastboot oem device-id (bootloader)----------------------------------------------------------------- (bootloader) Device-ID (bootloader) CD58B679A38D6B613ED518F37A05E013 (bootloader) F93190BD558261DBBC5584E8EF8789B1 (bootloader)-----------------------------------------------------------------
To generate your unlock key, you will need to paste together the 2 lines of output into one continuous string without "(bootloader)" or white spaces. In the example above, the Device ID would be:
CD58B679A38D6B613ED518F37A05E013F93190BD558261DBBC5584E8EF8789B1
5. Copy Device ID and IMEI into the LG developers unlock site and hit the confirm button. In a few moments the unlock.bin will be emailed to you. Download unlock.bin to computer.
6. While the phone is still in fastboot enter the following command to unlock the bootloader:
This will unlock your phone AND factory reset your device wiping all data!
Code:fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin
7. You can now reboot the phone and boot into your unlocked device! Enter:
Code:fastboot reboot
8. Want root or TWRP? Before moving forward I suggest getting a microSD card and putting the SuperSu 2.65 zip on there. Do not set the external SD up as adoptive storage. Download this TWRP image too.
Reboot back into the bootloader (you'll have to first re-enable USB debugging):
Code:adb reboot bootloader
9. Flash TWRP:
Code:fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-h850.img
For TWRP to "stick" you must first boot directly into TWRP and not back into Android, until after flashing the SuperSU zip.
After flashing TWRP unplug the USB cable and pull the battery. Plug battery back in then boot into recovery which should hopefully load TWRP.
To boot into recovery:
a. Using 2 hands.. use one hand/finger to press/hold volume down.. and use the other hand for the power button. Press n hold both buttons.
b. As soon as you see the LG logo on the screen.. let go of the power button then quickly press it again (never letting go of volume down).
c. Keep holding until you see the Factory Reset screen. Click thru the factory reset screens.. Yes.. Yes...
10. You will not be able to decrypt your internal data while in TWRP (unless performing a full /data wipe in TWRP and you will lose encryption!) but you can manually mount your external SD card to view the SuperSu zip. Feel free to back up first.. but otherwise.. time to install SuperSu. Click the Install button and navigate to the external_sd, select the SuperSu zip then swipe to install. Now you're rooted and TWRP'd! Reboot into system...
Have fun and be careful.
FAQ:
Q: I have an H850Q from Israel.. can I unlock the bootloader?
A: No, this official unlock program is ONLY for the H850 model for countries in Europe just like LG did for the LG G4.
But... for about a 10 day span last year G4 devices from SE Asia worked with the official site and users received unlock.bin files. :good:
Q: Will more devices be added?
A: While there is no "official" word.. most likely no. Unless another mistake happens where another region's H850's are allowed for a week.
Other than then EU H850 and possibly the T-Mobile H830... no other variants have a shot at being bootloader unlocked officially.
Q: I can't get my phone to show up with ADB or Fastboot, watdo?
A: Make sure USB debugging is enabled and try changing the phones USB modes.. from maybe charging to MTP.. or MTP to PTP.
Make sure drivers are installed if using Windows. Learn2Computer.
Q: Where can I get drivers and things?
A: A good start is my G5 Info thread found here. Google and this very website are good places to search as well.
Q: What happens to warranty if I unlock or root?
A: YMMV I suppose. The official LG site claims that warranty is void if damage is caused by the unlock. Not sure how they could prove such things. I thought there was some EU law that gave everyone warranty coverage even if unlocking the phone. Not sure if that is enforced or even still valid at this time... maybe someone knows for sure?
Q: Can I re-lock the bootloader?
LG does not support re-locking the bootloader... so once unlocked you remain unlocked.
Thanks to @Loggsie for the heads up... the previous statement above is confirmed not true.
It IS possible to re-lock the bootloader with the the command: fastboot oem lock
I wrote a bit more about it in this post HERE... and in the post under that.. @wolfgart shows off some examples.
DO NOT re-lock the bootloader if you have a modified boot/system img... restore them to stock first or you will not be able to boot into android after the lock and need to flash a KDZ in download mode.
Q: So many words... yudodat?
A: Here is a video on how to unlock the G4... up until the 6minute mark it is step-by-step 100% the same as G5. Only slight difference is when you get to the TWRP/root steps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O64GfQORCaE
adb push UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.zip /tmp/