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Monday, 18 August 2014

How to Root LG G3! [All U.S Variants]

It's finally here! After many people asking where the root method is for the Sprint LG G3 or any other U.S LG G3 variant it finally came out thanks to IOMonster and the team! Root allows you to get "admin" access to your phone. Without being rooted you are extremely limited, even with an Android phone.

Root will allow you to install custom ROMS like Cyanogenmod, AOKP, Paranoid Android, and many other ROMS. You can also use root apps like Titanium Backup that allows you to backup and restore your app + app data, I use this app every time I get a new phone!

Follow the simple guide below to root your Sprint LS990 or any other U.S LG G3 variant!

1. Go into Settings > Security > and check mark "Unknown sources".

2. Download Stump-v1.0.0.apk to your phone using the link below.

Download Stump-v1.0.0.apk

3. Install "Stump-v1.0.0.apk" by tapping on it. You can install a file manager app from the Play Store to find it. If you downloaded the apk directly to your phone it will be located in your "Download" folder.

4. Open up the installed Stump app and tap on "Grind".

5. When it says "Reboot to root", reboot your phone.

6. Download and install SuperSU from the Play Store using the link below.

Download SuperSU

7. Open up the SuperSU app and update anything with "Normal" if asked.

8. Congrats, your LG G3 is now completely rooted. Enjoying flashing ROMS, using root apps, and using your LG G3 to its fullest!

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Thursday, 31 July 2014

How to Enter into Recovery Mode on LG G3!

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A quick guide on how to enter into Recovery Mode for the LG G3. Entering into Recovery Mode will allow you to do a factory reset and if you have ClockworkMod or TWRP Recovery installed on your phone you can do so much more! You can make a Nandroid Backup, install custom ROMS, and enjoy your LG G3 to its true full potential!

Follow the guide below to enter into Recovery Mode on the LG G3.

1. Power off your phone by pressing the power button and selecting "Power off" and then choosing "OK".

2. Press and hold the power button and volume down button at the same time.

3. Keeping holding, when you see the LG boot up screen let go of the power button and volume down button for 1 second and then press and hold the power button and volume button at the same time again.

4. You should now see "Factory data reset", if you don't then repeat steps 1-3.

5. If your on a custom recovery like ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP recovery select "Yes" and then "Yes" again and that will enter you into CWM or TWRP recovery. It will NOT do a factory reset.

If you are on stock recovery, you don't have CWM or TWRP recovery installed then it will do a factory reset!

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How to Enter into Download Mode on LG G3!

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A tutorial on how to enter into Download Mode on the LG G3, this quick guide will work with all LG G3 variants and is a straight forward process. The main reason you would want to enter into Download would be to restore your phone to stock settings using LG G3 stock firmware.

Follow the guide below to enter into Download Mode on the LG G3.
1. Power off your phone by pressing the power button and selecting "Power off" and then choosing "OK".

2. Press and hold the volume up on your LG G3.

3. While still holding the volume up, plug in a microUSB cable into your phone.
Make sure the USB side is already plugged into the computer before starting step 3.

4. You should start to see "Download Mode" for a few seconds and then it will show "Firmware Update". You are now in Download Mode!

Wednesday, 30 July 2014

How to Unroot/Unbrick LG G3! [Complete Stock]

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A tutorial on how to completely unroot the LG G3. This will remove any sign of root including custom ROMS, recovery, or any other type of modding. This will also fix your LG G3 if you soft bricked your phone!

Sometimes you just need to unroot your phone because you might not have the needs for root features, need to send back your phone to your carrier/manufacture, or for any other reason this unroot guide will get the job done!

This will work with all LG G3 variants including:

AT&T D850 LG G3
T-Mobile D851 LG G3
Sprint LS990 LG G3
Verizon VS985 LG G3
Korean F400L LG G3
Korean F400S LG G3
Korean F400K LG G3
Open D855 LG G3
European D855 LG G3
Canadian Bell, Rogers, and Videotron LG G3

This will delete everything off your phone, backup any important information!!

Follow the guide below to unroot the LG G3!

1. Power off your phone. Press and hold the power button and select "Power off" and then "OK" on the LG G3.

2. Press and hold the volume up. Keep holding and plug in a microUSB to your phone. You should now see "Firmware Update", if you don't re-do step 2.

Note: Make sure the USB side is already plugged into the computer before performing step 2!

3. Open up Device Manager on your computer.

4. Find "Ports (COM & LPT)", click on the tab on the left to expand it. You should see "LGE Mobile USB Serial Port (COM)".

If you can't find step 4 in Device Manger download and install LG USB driver using the link below first and then look again.

Download LGUnitedMobileDriver_S50MAN311AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.11.3.exe

5. Double click on "LGE Mobile USB Serial Port (COM)" > Port Settings > Advanced > next to "COM Port Number:" choose "COM41".

6. Click on "OK" and then "OK" again.

7. Download "Setup_LGFlashTool.zip" using the download link below.

Download Setup_LGFlashTool.zip

8. Unzip "Setup_LGFlashTool.zip" and install Setup_LGFlashTool_1.8.6.527.exe.

Note: At the last installation step when it asks you to "Run LGFlashTool 1.8.6.527" uncheck it. Then click "Finish".

9. In the "Setup_LGFlashTool" folder there is a file called "MegaLock.dll". Copy this file and replace it in C:\LG\LGFlashTool

Note: The "C:" is your main Windows hard drive.

10. Download the LG G3 stock firmware for your specific LG G3 model using the link below. Make sure you download both the .dll and zip file.

Download LG G3 Stock Firmware (.dll & zipped .TOT)

11. Unzip the stock file and you will see .TOT in the unzipped folder. You now have a .TOT and a .dll file for your LG G3.

12. Open LGFashTool, this icon should now be on your desktop. If it isn't look in C:\LG\LGFlashTool.

13. Click on "Select Manual Mode".

14. Click on "..." and choose the .dll that you downloaded in step 10.

15. Click on "Add" and choose the .TOT stock firmware that we downloaded in step 10 and that we unzipped in step 11.

16. Now click on "OK".

17. Click on the yellow arrow located at the top left of the program and wait until the middle gray box disappears.

18. You should now see only 1 yellow box that says "READY!!". All the other ports should say "DISABLE".

19. Quickly unplug your phone and plug it back in. We do this so that LG FlashTool starts the unrooting process.

You should now see "Waiting for Connection."

20. After 4-5 minutes LG FlashTool will say "PASS!!" and your phone with have a blue screen with "Factory Reset Status 3".

21. You can now unplug your phone, take out the battery, put it back in, and power on your phone.

Congrats, your phone is now fully unrooted and on complete stock. It is now just like when you first bought the phone, even safe enough to send to your carrier!

FAQ:

Q: After LG FlashTool said "PASSED" I got stuck on a bootloop.
A: Wait at least 10 minutes since you just installed a fresh OS it could take some time. After 10 minutes and if your still stuck on a bootloop enter into recovery mode and select "Yes" and "Yes" again. This will do a factory reset and fix the bootloop.

Q: LG FlashTool keeps failing, what am I doing wrong?
A: Make sure your using the included LG USB cable!! Also change USB ports and try this guide on a different computer.

Q: After this process can I now send this back to my carrier/manufacture?
A: Yes, you are now on complete stock. Root, custom recovery, custom ROM, or any other sign of modding is gone!

Q: Is there a way to unroot the LG G3 on Mac?
A: No there isn't a way to unroot the LG G3 on Mac at this time.

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Tuesday, 22 July 2014

How to Root LG G3!

How to Root LG G3 on Windows Video:

How to Root LG G3 on Mac/Linux/Ubuntu Video:

The LG G3 is out and that means one thing, time to get that phone rooted! This guide will show you a step-by-step guide, both written (below) and in a video format (above) on how to root the LG G3 for Windows, Mac, and Linux/Ubuntu.

The overall process is simple and only takes a few hits of the enter key to get your LG G3 rooted literally within minutes. Be sure to check the list below and to confirm that your LG G3 is able to be rooted!

This root guide is compatible with:

AT&T D850 (10D) LG G3
T-Mobile D851 (10C) LG G3
Korean F400L (10A/B) LG G3
Korean F400S (10A/B) LG G3
Korean F400K (10A/B) LG G3
Open D855 (10E/F/G) LG G3
European D855 (10A) LG G3

If you don't know your model number or firmware version go into Settings > General > About phone > Software information. Look at the last 3 characters of Build number to see if your phone is compatible.

This root guide will NOT wipe your phone, but backup your phone just in case!!

Now let's get the LG G3 rooted!

Follow the guide below to root the LG G3 on Windows, Mac, Linux/Ubuntu.

1. Go into Settings > General > About phone >Software information > tap on "Build number" for about 8 times until it says "You are now a developer".

2. Go back into Settings > General > Developer options and check mark USB debugging.

3. Plug in your LG G3 to your computer via microUSB.

4. Pull down your notification shade > tap on "Media device (MTP) > and select "Send images (PTP)".

5. Download PurpleDrake-Lite.zip using the download link below.

Download PurpleDrake-Lite.zip

Skip step 6 if you're on Mac/Linux/Ubuntu

6. Open Device Manager by using the start search. You should see "ADB Interface". Click on the small triangle tab and you should see "AndroidNet Sooner Single ADB Interface".

If you don't see that exact text then download and install LG G3 drivers using the link below.

Download LG G3 drivers

7. Unzip PurpleDrake-Lite.zip

8. Open up PurpleDrake-Lite folder and follow the text below depending on what computer OS you have.

Windows:

Double click on "purpledrake_windows.bat"

Mac:

Double click on "purpledrake_osx.command"

Linux/Ubuntu:

Right click on "purpledrake_linux.sh" > Properties > Permissions > check mark "Allow executing file as program". Now double click on "purpledrake_linux.sh" and choose "Run in Terminal".

9. Press enter then look at your LG G3 screen. "Allow USB debugging?" will pop up, select "OK". If this happens more than once keep tapping on "OK".

Tip: If you get stuck with "Waiting for device..." for more than 5 minutes close the program and relaunch it.

10. It will now show you your phone info, press enter to continue.

11. It will show "Press [enter] to continue..." again. Press enter.

12. One last time, it will show "Press [enter] to continue..." press enter. Your phone will now reboot.

13. Head to the Play Store and install the SuperSU app. Your LG G3 is now officially rooted!

You can check that you are rooted by installing a root app like Titanium Backup and see if you get SuperSU/Superuser request. If you do then you are confirmed rooted!

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