Well, it is confirmed beyond any reasonable doubt (by myself & ) that this build can't be rooted. The currently known root method for 5.1.1 LG devices, along with every prior root method all fail.
More importantly, this build cannot be downgraded using the KDZ method. Neither of has have tried the TOT method yet, but I anticipate that will fail as well. We will certainly report back on that when/if we try. I'm hesitant to do so, because this is my primary and only device and bricking it is not an option. At least it functions.
It's interesting to note that the Verizon G3 update page has this to say about 35B:
That could be innocuous, or it could be precisely why we can't root or downgrade any more. I'm guessing the latter.
So please, consider yourself warned, for now if you upgrade to build 35B (which is the LG/Verizon official 5.1.1 Lollipop update), there is no going back and there is no root; you'll be stuck like us. I'll certainly update the OP with any developments that come along.
If anybody hears about a new root method for LG phones, please don't hesitate to post here and we'll be happy to investigate it. Would that I were smart enough to figure out how to root phones myself, but that's beyond my abilities. Godspeed everyone already on 35B.
Big thanks to:
@roirraW "edor" ehT for coming along with me and being a fellow guinea pig, helping test and verify all of these problems.
@Unjustified Dev for attempting to help try and get this thing rooted.
Trying to look at the bright side, if you see my comments about performance and battery life, this build is actually quite good, especially for stock LG/VZW, so good on them for actually putting out usable, well-written software (unlike their 5.0.2 build).
More importantly, this build cannot be downgraded using the KDZ method. Neither of has have tried the TOT method yet, but I anticipate that will fail as well. We will certainly report back on that when/if we try. I'm hesitant to do so, because this is my primary and only device and bricking it is not an option. At least it functions.
It's interesting to note that the Verizon G3 update page has this to say about 35B:
Quote:
Upgrade to Android™ Lollipop v5.1.1, which features a new interface and tighter security features |
So please, consider yourself warned, for now if you upgrade to build 35B (which is the LG/Verizon official 5.1.1 Lollipop update), there is no going back and there is no root; you'll be stuck like us. I'll certainly update the OP with any developments that come along.
If anybody hears about a new root method for LG phones, please don't hesitate to post here and we'll be happy to investigate it. Would that I were smart enough to figure out how to root phones myself, but that's beyond my abilities. Godspeed everyone already on 35B.
Big thanks to:
@roirraW "edor" ehT for coming along with me and being a fellow guinea pig, helping test and verify all of these problems.
@Unjustified Dev for attempting to help try and get this thing rooted.
Trying to look at the bright side, if you see my comments about performance and battery life, this build is actually quite good, especially for stock LG/VZW, so good on them for actually putting out usable, well-written software (unlike their 5.0.2 build).
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