Root/Downgrade LG V20 Verizon as of Sept. 2017?

[QwerkyPengwen]

Did some digging but couldn't find any useful information that is current regarding the Verizon LG V20 and rooting it.

I see there is a method for rooting firmware version 12a that supposedly works for version 13a but wouldn't know about that.

Does anyone know if it's possible to root the current version of the firmware? and where can I find a tutorial?
If not is it possible to downgrade from this version of the firmware to the latest rootable version and go from there?

My firmware version is VS99515A.

I'd really like to be able to unlock some features and get rid of the bloatware that is taking up quite a few GB's of space.

If not I'm not going to sweat it much as it's still a great device that would service my needs as is but of course if there is an option to have a better experience then I'll take it.

 

[reaverclan]

Did some digging but couldn't find any useful information that is current regarding the Verizon LG V20 and rooting it.

I see there is a method for rooting firmware version 12a that supposedly works for version 13a but wouldn't know about that.

Does anyone know if it's possible to root the current version of the firmware? and where can I find a tutorial?
If not is it possible to downgrade from this version of the firmware to the latest rootable version and go from there?

My firmware version is VS99515A.

I'd really like to be able to unlock some features and get rid of the bloatware that is taking up quite a few GB's of space.

If not I'm not going to sweat it much as it's still a great device that would service my needs as is but of course if there is an option to have a better experience then I'll take it.

Would also like to know this as I would like the bluetooth fix updates as i'm still on 10b but still waiting for xposed to come out for nougat and don't want to lose my ability to root.

 

[leon805]

same

Did some digging but couldn't find any useful information that is current regarding the Verizon LG V20 and rooting it.

I see there is a method for rooting firmware version 12a that supposedly works for version 13a but wouldn't know about that.

Does anyone know if it's possible to root the current version of the firmware? and where can I find a tutorial?
If not is it possible to downgrade from this version of the firmware to the latest rootable version and go from there?

My firmware version is VS99515A.

I'd really like to be able to unlock some features and get rid of the bloatware that is taking up quite a few GB's of space.

If not I'm not going to sweat it much as it's still a great device that would service my needs as is but of course if there is an option to have a better experience then I'll take it.

I would like to know about this too, I have the recent update and would like to know if I can downgrade with the lg flash tool and a link to a kdz that would work...

 

[pbedard]

Therez no way with arb now implemented

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And all the big devs have left our device as i did too

 

[LASERWOLF452]

Did some digging but couldn't find any useful information that is current regarding the Verizon LG V20 and rooting it.

I see there is a method for rooting firmware version 12a that supposedly works for version 13a but wouldn't know about that.

Does anyone know if it's possible to root the current version of the firmware? and where can I find a tutorial?
If not is it possible to downgrade from this version of the firmware to the latest rootable version and go from there?

My firmware version is VS99515A.

I'd really like to be able to unlock some features and get rid of the bloatware that is taking up quite a few GB's of space.

If not I'm not going to sweat it much as it's still a great device that would service my needs as is but of course if there is an option to have a better experience then I'll take it.

lgup and uppercut, then get 13A or 13B i forgot the letter 13 somthing, then do the dirty santa, 15A was confired to be downgraded. if you like me to test it give me a week i got another v20 coming my way that has 15A on it

 

[QwerkyPengwen]

lgup and uppercut, then get 13A or 13B i forgot the letter 13 somthing, then do the dirty santa, 15A was confired to be downgraded. if you like me to test it give me a week i got another v20 coming my way that has 15A on it

I was figuring this was the way based on some other places on the net. However I wasn't sure if 13a was properly supported for root or not. I know that 12a is. Any insight or confirmation that 13a is in fact rootable?

 

[ive9th]

I came across the thread below and followed it but didnt pull the trigger because I didnt fully understand the process and if it was going to work. So im going to read this thread and see if I can make sense of things.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-v20-to-100-stock-bricked-devices-t3524903

 

[bond32]

Don't think you have searched that hard...

All versions of Verizon firmware are downgradeable. This include everything from 11A to 16B. Yes, I have done it, multiple times. If you are on 14, 15, or 16 simply use uppercut to downgrade to either 12A or 13A. You can find the KDZ here:
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-vs995-firmwares/

 

[ELECTRIC1982]

What about downgrading from 20C? Just bought this phone because the battery is removable but I must have root or all,is lost. :/

 

[ELECTRIC1982]

Don't think you have searched that hard...

All versions of Verizon firmware are downgradeable. This include everything from 11A to 16B. Yes, I have done it, multiple times. If you are on 14, 15, or 16 simply use uppercut to downgrade to either 12A or 13A. You can find the KDZ here:
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-vs995-firmwares/

I cant get uppercut to work....do you know if its still working?

 

[albaniax]

I cant get uppercut to work....do you know if its still working?

Use the LG V20 nodded LG UP in download mode

 

[zcs72]

What about downgrading from 20C? Just bought this phone because the battery is removable but I must have root or all,is lost. :/

You have any luck? I just bought one with 20c and cant find info