[Q&A] [GUIDE] how to root LG G Stylo (LGLS770) on 5.1.1

[DrakenFX]

Wondering if this method will work on the LG Transpyre (VS810PP). The old method worked perfectly on the stock 4.4.2 firmware, but I just "acquired" the latest 5.1.1 kdz for this and am considering a full flash to it. Being I have root now and no kdz is available for getting back to 4.4.2, I'm a little reluctant to do the upgrade.

Note that I'm not using this as a daily driver and haven't even activated it thus far. It appears that the script is the same, only with the added "push_file.exe" file/step. Is this the main difference between this and the older method?

I suppose the worst thing that could happen is to have a fresh brand new device on 5.1.1 without root.

Opinions/advice?

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Do you have custom recovery?
If you do well this is just thinking out loud... If yoy can pull all the partitions (Modem,boot,aboot,laf,system,etc.etc) i can probably create a flashable zip with your current version.
Im not a expert but do have an idea how to do such think or can you send me THE KDZ download link and i can make a flashable update zip and can apply root before leaving custom recovery.

 

[fathergweedo]

Do you have custom recovery?

I've found 2, but haven't had time to try either one yet. Reports of success vary, though I think I can unpack them and look for the differences. I'm currently working long hours every day, and will likely continue through the end of the year.

If you do well this is just thinking out loud... If yoy can pull all the partitions (Modem,boot,aboot,laf,system,etc.etc) i can probably create a flashable zip with your current version.

I've pulled the stock (except for system being rooted) /laf /aboot /boot /recovery, and /system from the 4.4.2. Would still need to pull the rest, just unsure what format the others need to be (.img, .bin, etc.). If you let me know what is needed, I can dd the rest of them from the device before tampering with it. I'll attach a partition list.

Im not a expert but do have an idea how to do such think or can you send me THE KDZ download link and i can make a flashable update zip and can apply root before leaving custom recovery.

Both of these links (#1 and #2) pulled the 5.1.1 kdz last night. Unsure if they will still work but they are from LG servers. Should they not, I can put it on AFH or someplace for you. I've already unpacked it and reassembled the /system for this if that helps any.

 

[Ainz_Ooal_Gown]

Wondering if this method will work on the LG Transpyre (VS810PP). The old method worked perfectly on the stock 4.4.2 firmware, but I just "acquired" the latest 5.1.1 kdz for this and am considering a full flash to it. Being I have root now and no kdz is available for getting back to 4.4.2, I'm a little reluctant to do the upgrade.

Note that I'm not using this as a daily driver and haven't even activated it thus far. It appears that the script is the same, only with the added "push_file.exe" file/step. Is this the main difference between this and the older method?

I suppose the worst thing that could happen is to have a fresh brand new device on 5.1.1 without root.

Opinions/advice?

Sent from my LG-VS450PP using Tapatalk 2

well....if it bricks you have the KDZ which is more then us Boost users have....i had to pull the system.img for every update so far so everyone has a unbrick method....

 

[fathergweedo]

well....if it bricks you have the KDZ which is more then us Boost users have....i had to pull the system.img for every update so far so everyone has a unbrick method....

I understand your plight. Been looking for KDZ's for the Realm & Fuel myself EVERYWHERE. The normal method doesn't return any url to DL at all. Even the one for the Transpyre (VS810PP) wouldn't pull from the link provided. Stumbled upon some info (from Romania no less), that provided me with the info to edit the URL and actually retrieve the file. Dunno if anyone other than myself (and perhaps anyone that saw my links) actually have this.

Can't get anything for the Boost devices no matter what

I may well try the 5.1.1 Stylo root method in a few days, when my second VS810PP arrives. The one I currently have passes IMEI checks for "true" activation on MVNO's (yes I am quite surprised), so I don't wanna screw the pooch on this one. Gotta have root

Should I succeed in rooting 5.1.1 on this device I'll debloat it to hell & back and (hopefully) make a flashable ROM. I'll need a recovery that works first tho'. So much to do, so little time.

If you know of a means to restore stock (dd'd) images from Download mode, I'm all ears...

 

[PROLVC]

this sucks

Well I rooted my Boost Mobile LG G Stylo but I wanted to update SuperSU Not knowing that I would lose root if I re installed SuperSU. I tried rooting again hoping that it would go back to normal but instead I am stuck at the boot animations (soft brick). Is there a way that I can get my phone working?

 

[Ainz_Ooal_Gown]

Well I rooted my Boost Mobile LG G Stylo but I wanted to update SuperSU Not knowing that I would lose root if I re installed SuperSU. I tried rooting again hoping that it would go back to normal but instead I am stuck at the boot animations (soft brick). Is there a way that I can get my phone working?

you do realize updating SuperSU shouldn't result in a brick right? what exactly did you do step by step...cause i have already updated the binary and the app itself....

 

[PROLVC]

I used the app store to update SuperSU but after the app installed and opened, it said I didnt have root access.

 

[Ainz_Ooal_Gown]

I used the app store to update SuperSU but after the app installed and opened, it said I didnt have root access.

........that's strange....cause i have the latest version right now and i have root still...which OS version/number did you say you were on?

 

[PROLVC]

5.1.1... I mean I've never had problems like this with other phones that I have rooted.

 

[tanked89]

I have t mobile on 5.1.1 h63110j. One click root not working phone reboots once then doesnt reboot again script continuea to run. Cant enter recovery mode when trying it enters erases then resets i cant get it into download mode just attempts to flash firmware im stuck any help please

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[tanked89]

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When attempting manual method phone goes into flash firmware mode never download mode. Pc never reads phone. In one click root pc reads phone reboots first time then it runs full script but pgonr doeant reboot . im confused and lost any help fast please please please

 

[Ainz_Ooal_Gown]

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When attempting manual method phone goes into flash firmware mode never download mode. Pc never reads phone. In one click root pc reads phone reboots first time then it runs full script but pgonr doeant reboot . im confused and lost any help fast please please please

okay show me a picture of flash firmware mode...

 

[tanked89]

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[tanked89]

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okay show me a picture of flash firmware mode...

Here is best ? i can get

 

[Ainz_Ooal_Gown]

Here is best i can get

that's download mode good sir

 

[tanked89]

Its not reading it when i open port.bat it opens in press key to continue it closes

 

[Ainz_Ooal_Gown]

Its not reading it when i open port.bat it opens in press key to continue it closes

did you install LG latest Drivers?

 

[tanked89]

I went to link couldnt get first link to work download3d second link installed drivers

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[Ainz_Ooal_Gown]

I went to link couldnt get first link to work download3d second link installed drivers

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just find the biggest number ei: 8 > 7 then restart the PC just to make sure it reads the drivers

 

[tanked89]

I have 3.11 ver installed in one click method it reads phone reboots but thats it it doeant reoccure but it reads phone in manual way it doesnt even recognize phone reinstalling drivers now then will report back