[REF] [ROOT] [RECOVERY TWRP BETA1] Metro PCS lg K7 LGMS330

[reemobeens19]

*******thread is dated, i do not own the device any more*********


Thank you Senior Member: starkly_raving for a break through with a working TWRP recovery and of course Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) for there awesome recoveries! PLEASE READ, READ AGAIN AND WHEN YOU THINK YOU'VE GOT IT, READ AGAIN! And remember kiddies no one is responsible FOR WHAT YOU DO BUT YOU! Ill be trying to update this opening post as new info comes about, 2nd post will be dated info for reference.... starkly_raving has also mentioned that when a source built TWRP is complete development on this one will stop.

ROOT
Copied from post #22 Senior Member: starkly_raving
Disclaimer!!!

This is the method I used for the Metro PCS variant running 5.1.1 LMY47V. I can't verify this process for any other model or firmware use at your own risk.
All commands are without quotes.

First you have to unlock your bootloader and root...assuming you haven't here are the steps...

Requirements:

1. SDK installed with fastboot. (Minimal adb and fastboot will work also)
2. ADB/USB drivers

1. Enable developer options.
(a) Enable USB debugging
(b) Allow OEM unlock
2. Boot your device into bootloader mode.
(a) Open a cmd prompt in SDK or minadb fastboot.
(b) Connect device via usb
(c) In the cmd prompt type "fastboot devices" this will show if your device is connected.
(d) Then type "fastboot oem unlock" this will wipe all data including internal storage so backup to your PC or cloud.
(e) Once complete type "fastboot getvar" this will give you confirmation that your bootloader is unlocked.
(f) Finally enter "fastboot reboot" this will reboot you back to Android and you you will be greeted with the "bootloader unlocked" splash screen.

Rooting...
Requirements:
Reenable & Keep USB Debugging On!
Reenable & Keep OEM Unlock On!
Enable Unknown Sources!
Install the Kingroot apk from here...
http://www.kingroot.net/wap

Replace Kingroot with supersu:
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How...perSU.html?m=1

At this point you can update SuperSU binary if needed and install busybox.(always helpful)

Now for you (Boost users) to supply the needed files here's what to do.

1. We need the build.prop...
(a) Use a root explorer and copy system/build.prop to your SD card
(b) Via ADB "adb pull /system/build.prop"
2. We need your fstab and partition info... "cat proc/partitions" this will spit out your partition info.
3. We need your stock recovery.img and boot.img
(a) Use a GUI based app like flashify and backup your stock recovery and kernel.

(b) ADB method..
1.If you are using ADB, connect your device to your computer via USB, launch a command prompt window on your computer and enter the following command:adb shell

2. Enter the following command:"cat proc/mtd" You will get an output similar to this. Note that your result may differ from this one and you must proceed according to the output that you get, rather than the example that you see example here.
dev: size erasesize name mtd0: 000a0000 00020000 "misc" mtd1: 00480000 00020000 "recovery" mtd2: 00300000 00020000 "boot" mtd3: 0fa00000 00020000 "system" mtd4: 02800000 00020000 "cache" mtd5: 093a0000 00020000 "userdata"

To dump the recovery image to your SD card, make note of the first word of the line which says “recovery” in the end. It is ‘mtd1’ in case of this example but may be another entry for you.

3. Now use this command, replacing ‘mtd1’ with the term that applies in your case, if different: "dd if=/dev/mtd/mtd1 of=/sdcard/recovery.img bs=4096" Similarly, to dump the boot image to your SD card, make note of the first word of the line which says “boot” in the end, which is ‘mtd2’ in our case but may differ for you. Use this command now, replacing ‘mtd2’ with the term that is applicable in your case, if different:"dd if=/dev/mtd/mtd2 of=/sdcard/boot.img bs=4096"

That’s it – you now have recovery.img and boot.img backed up on the root of your SD card.

RECOVERY
partial copy from post #42 Senior Member: starkly_raving
Prerequisites:
1. root
2. unlocked bootloader
3. knowledge of fastboot commands.

cmds

To test and not replace your recovery

fastboot boot twrp-image-new.img

If you feel its safe for daily use....

fastboot flash recovery twrp-image-new.img

DOWNLOADS:

Beta1:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B46...p=docslist_api

Alpha2:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B46...p=docslist_api

Alpha1:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4...WNfMm9sQy1RVmM

 

[reemobeens19]

dated info for reference only. Original opening post....

Seems there isnt any info out there for this device so im trying to get something started, ill up date as time passes and new info is released/found.

lg K7 aka lgms330
*rooted with king root
*replaced king root with super su using "wolfdroid" method successfully
*device boot loops with security error #9
*obtained another "virgin" k7 for dev purposes.... researching pull rom from working device and push to bricked device
*super su, stericson busy box, tibu among other apps installed successfully
*multiple boots later is when device started boot looping
*immediately after root a "rogue" tmobile app auto granted its self root access.... tibu - frozen
*recovery inaccessible & twrp not yet available, "download mode" is available but drivers install for every thing except MTS device will not install
*adb, fastboot and drivers installed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=48915118
*lg drivers and lg bridge installed before above tool
*dev options: debug=on, oem unlock=on, unknown sources=on,
*current platform for development=win7x64

ill clean this up a bit later, currently just notes i need not forget. please forgive if its posted in the wrong place.
if any one has any ideas about pulling a full system image and pushing it to the brick let me know, other wise ill continue researching. Seems there isnt any info out there for this device so im trying to get something started, ill up date as time passes and new info is released/found.

 

[BeLOWME1992]

Please help

Seems there isnt any info out there for this device so im trying to get something started, ill up date as time passes and new info is released/found.

lg K7 aka lgms330
*rooted with king root
*replaced king root with super su using "wolfdroid" method successfully
*device boot loops with security error #9
*obtained another "virgin" k7 for dev purposes.... researching pull rom from working device and push to bricked device
*super su, stericson busy box, tibu among other apps installed successfully
*multiple boots later is when device started boot looping
*immediately after root a "rogue" tmobile app auto granted its self root access.... tibu - frozen
*recovery inaccessible & twrp not yet available, "download mode" is available but drivers install for every thing except MTS device will not install
*adb, fastboot and drivers installed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118
*lg drivers and lg bridge installed before above tool
*dev options: debug=on, oem unlock=on, unknown sources=on,
*current platform for development=win7x64

ill clean this up a bit later, currently just notes i need not forget. please forgive if its posted in the wrong place.
if any one has any ideas about pulling a full system image and pushing it to the brick let me know, other wise ill continue researching.

I rooted my lg k7 with kingroot thought i would try putting xposed on it manually with root browser yes i am a noob at this sorry so yes i replaced files in system\bin, system\lib, and the other places xposed requires now it is stuck on the metro pcs screen i tried the factory reset on the phone like 10 times its not working and my pc only is detecting my phone as LGE Android Net MTP or something like that can you please help I just got it last night :'(

 

[reemobeens19]

I rooted my lg k7 with kingroot thought i would try putting xposed on it manually with root browser yes i am a noob at this sorry so yes i replaced files in system\bin, system\lib, and the other places xposed requires now it is stuck on the metro pcs screen i tried the factory reset on the phone like 10 times its not working and my pc only is detecting my phone as LGE Android Net MTP or something like that can you please help I just got it last night :'(

my advice is take it back, while its still under warranty. i wouldnt tell them you rooted it though. as of right now im having driver issues and cannot help.
do you get a security error indicating modification? can you get into recovery? if so try a wipe

 

[Honda450]

Lg k7 metro pcs

Lg k7 metro pcs cant find a custom recovery yet has anyone found one if so please let me know I can't do anything cool on my phone without one

 

[Nightflow]

Rooting the device voids warranty i believe.. and theirs no support for this phone at all...

 

[tyson170]

Frustrated.

I rooted mine with KingRoot, then installed Link2SD and moved all of my downloaded apps to the second partition of my external SD. Shortly afterward, all of my applications began crashing, even system ones like Phone, Settings, Contacts, etc. Like an idiot, I performed a factory reset on my device. After the reset, it wanted the original Gmail account that was linked prior to the reset, but LG Keyboard crashes and I can't proceed. Thought maybe I could sideload Google Keyboard but of course USB debugging was disabled after the reset. Luckily, I took it back to the MetroPCS store I purchased it from and was able to get them to order me a replacement. I still have the "bricked" device in my possession, and hopefully I won't have to exchange it to get the new one.

Now that I've explained my situation, is there anyone out there with the KDZ image for this model? I'm thinking that's my only hope to restore this poor thing. I know I've got another one coming, but it'd be nice to have a working backup phone just in case.

 

[GOOALLICA]

mine wont let me reset it need help

 

[ermond012]

Guys I know this is off topic but could you share the stock wallpapers of the K7 please????

 

[xcaptaintjx]

Seems there isnt any info out there for this device so im trying to get something started, ill up date as time passes and new info is released/found.

lg K7 aka lgms330
*rooted with king root
*replaced king root with super su using "wolfdroid" method successfully
*device boot loops with security error #9
*obtained another "virgin" k7 for dev purposes.... researching pull rom from working device and push to bricked device
*super su, stericson busy box, tibu among other apps installed successfully
*multiple boots later is when device started boot looping
*immediately after root a "rogue" tmobile app auto granted its self root access.... tibu - frozen
*recovery inaccessible & twrp not yet available, "download mode" is available but drivers install for every thing except MTS device will not install
*adb, fastboot and drivers installed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118
*lg drivers and lg bridge installed before above tool
*dev options: debug=on, oem unlock=on, unknown sources=on,
*current platform for development=win7x64

ill clean this up a bit later, currently just notes i need not forget. please forgive if its posted in the wrong place.
if any one has any ideas about pulling a full system image and pushing it to the brick let me know, other wise ill continue researching.

Be sure to update when a custom recovery is available i just don't feel safe with my lg k7 rooted without a recovery. i mess things up quite often and custom recovery's CWM or TWRP have always got me out of sticky situations

 

[Atelear]

Guys I know this is off topic but could you share the stock wallpapers of the K7 please?

All of them?

 

[ermond012]

All of them?

Yeah, if possible...?

 

[Atelear]

I'm not sure how to upload the file where I put them

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Yeah, if possible...

There. These are all the wallpapers excluding the live wallpapers.
PM me for the link

 

[Migue9088]

Is the tribute 5 the same phone as the lg k7?

 

[Atelear]

Is the tribute 5 the same phone as the lg k7?

Yes they are the same. I think Boostmobile just named it something else

 

[THORMUNZ]

I can try to port a recovery to it if someone can point me to the right direction

 

[Migue9088]

I don't think there any custom recovery yet

 

[starkly_raving]

Hey guys,

I've rooted and unlocked the bootloader on the Metro PCS variant. I have also got in contact with a developer and provided him with the fstab, stock recovery, boot.img and build.prop...what's this mean? We will have a custom recovery very soon. :thumbup:

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Also could someone who's rooted post the adapt folder/apk? I accidentally lost mine when I moved it to SD and when I unlocked the bootloader it wiped my storage. Thanks guys.

 

[Migue9088]

Hey guys,

I've rooted and unlocked the bootloader on the Metro PCS variant. I have also got in contact with a developer and provided him with the fstab, stock recovery, boot.img and build.prop...what's this mean? We will have a custom recovery very soon. :thumbup:

---------- Post added at 08:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:17 AM ----------

Also could someone who's rooted post the adapt folder/apk? I accidentally lost mine when I moved it to SD and when I unlocked the bootloader it wiped my storage. Thanks guys.

Can you tell the person if he could make one for the tribute 5 please

 

[starkly_raving]

Can you tell the person if he could make one for the tribute 5 please

Once we have the one for the K7 finished I'll submit the files for the Tribute 5 if some one can provide them.