I have been reading through lists of posts. Does anyone have an update to the possibility of root on the Verizon LG V10 VS990?
As it is Verizon, don't get your hopes up too much about getting root.
Anything is possible, but Verizon has a history of locking things down pretty tight.
Anything is possible, but Verizon has a history of locking things down pretty tight.
I'm sure it's just a matter of time, doesn't make me want to get rid of the phone just because there isn't a root yet. The devs just need time to figure out the proper way to get root and then from there I'm sure that an unlocked recovery will be next.
Is Adguard the best option for non-root ad blocking?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v10/general/root-adguard-adblocking-t3237705
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v10/general/root-adguard-adblocking-t3237705
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
That's what I'm using for right now, seems to be doing the job.
I'm using adbl0ck (yes, that's a zero, www.adbl0ck.com). It blocks ads in apps as well as browsers. It does run thru a VPN like adguard, but it uses a certificate to help with the ads in apps. Since it uses that cert, you have to have a secure lockscreen (which I hate) but if you set up a PIN, then you can use fingerprint to unlock. Also, its free, where adguard is $20 or whatever to get ads in apps blocked. It's working flawlessly so far and doesnt seem to have the wakelock problem that adguard has ATM.
I hope to all hell we can get root on this thing. I would give up unlocked bootloader/ROMS/kernels if i could get real ad blocking and bloatware removal. Fingers crossed.
I hope to all hell we can get root on this thing. I would give up unlocked bootloader/ROMS/kernels if i could get real ad blocking and bloatware removal. Fingers crossed.
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Besides ad block, debloat, and titanium backup is there any major reason for "needing" root?
With Marshmallow "soon" does that need fall through the cracks?
With Marshmallow "soon" does that need fall through the cracks?
Not in my opinion. You cant load kernels without an unlocked bootloader, so any custom ROM with just root is really just modified stock.
But as badass as M is, I would be perfectly happy with just root for those reasons above. I came from the Nexus 6, and with M, it still crushes the v10 (from a power user perspective), at least for now.
If they every come out with a tweakbox like the G3 and G4, then yes...I feel that until they start making Roms for the V10 that would slim it down even more or blocking OTA updates and either a ROM or tweak/app for the second screen to better customize the apps that you can use while the screen is off.
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I have a link for those who want Adguard, just PM me.
Strange, I use adbl0ck and don't have a secure lock screen. It's working fine here.
Edit: oops, my bad. I'm using adgaurd, not adbl0ck
There's been very few unlocked bootloaders in the past few years. Android has made them impossible to crack, and exploits are harder and harder to find.
Don't think we're talking about an Android issue - certain carriers don't want their devices rooted and/or bootloader unlocked (VZW - ATT).
The main guy that used to crack them, now works for google. Not only have we lost the one doing most of the work, he now makes sure they are locked up tighter than a bulls ass at fly time.
What's the issue with root? Thought companies signed into CTIA Consumer Code for Wireless Service. Was this not the case being a law that was passed?
Sort of. Android builds the security, the carriers implement it.
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You can legally root your phone. Doesn't mean they have to let you.
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GeoHot? He only worked for Google for a short time. He works at a small security company now. I assume he's making a ton of $$ - he is a legend.
I've had my VS990 for 2 weeks and absolutely love it. It puts my Note 3 to shame. Hopefully rooting will happen.
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I just attempted to manually root my phone but Linux is way to confusing for me to figure out...fail and now my phone says modified and I don't know how to get it back..fail number 2
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