Rooting the H815: Should I unlock the bootloader or not?

I have received my new LG G4 H815 (EU) phone today and I definitely want to root the phone. Now I'm asking myself whether I should unlock the bootloader or not.

As far as I understand, there are two completely different options for getting root access to the device:
1. Register on LG site, officially unlock bootloader, install TWRP image via fastboot, install root via TWRP

2. Walk through the instructions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/o...ot-lg-t3164765

According to the thread you should disable OTA upgrades after rooting it and there is always the possibility that LG patches this rooting method with future Android Upgrades. However, I do want to upgrade the Android system image from time to time (LG will probably provide an upgrade to Android 6.0 sooner or later). Will upgrading the Android system (without loosing root) be less problematic when I unlock the bootloader now? As far as I understand it so far, you can easily root it again after an upgrade if you have unlocked the bootloader. Is that correct? Can I still use OTA upgrades when the bootloader is unlocked and TWRP is installed? I don't mind running fastboot to reinstall TWRP after an upgrade but I don't really like to manually download each Android upgrade from shady mirror sites instead of using the official LG OTA updater.

I do know that unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty and that some Apps may refuse to work no an unlocked device. I'm ok with that and I want to have the phone permanently rooted and install updates (without loosing root) with as little trouble as possible.

Since unlocking the bootloader will wipe everything, I want to do it either now (before setting up the phone) or never. So what would you recommend?

[Q] Which SD Card Should I get?

I'm getting an SD Card today and 95% sure i'll get the Samsung Evo, but would value your opinions and choice out of the two options.






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So, if you only had a choice out of the 2, which would you get?

Many thanks
Matt

[Guide] How to get Facebook Sync to work. [Should work for all phones]

So after having an issue getting my Facebook to sync with my contacts I went through a lot of effort to find a solution. I eventually found the issue that was causing Facebook not to sync. At some point the Facebook app removed the sync option entirely from their app. Older versions had an option that you could enable contact syncing.
So to fix the problem first uninstall Facebook.

The next step is to go to Settings->Security and tick the option Unknown sources. This will allow you to sideload apps.
Then go to http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/faceboo...-apk-download/ and download the Facebook apk.
Then open up a file explorer and go to your downloads folder.
Tap the apk you just installed and then click install. You may need to press next a few times first or scroll down through the permissions.
After this press login and once you're at the main page for the app press the menu button.
Tap Settings.
Scroll all the way to the bottom where you will find Sync Contacts.
Tap Sync Contacts where you will be given three options. Choose the one that best suits your needs.
After that go to your phone's settings again
Find and tap Accounts & Sync
Tap the plus sign
Tap Facebook
Go through all you need to go through
Then when your back at the Accounts & Sync page tap Facebook
Make sure the checkbox next to Contacts is checked
At this point you can go to your People app and sync your contacts



I highly recommend you make sure Facebook cannot auto-update
To do this go to Play Store
Tap the three bars at the upper left
Tap My Apps
Go to Facebook and tap it
Then press the menu button
A menu should popup that has an Auto-update option with a checkmark. Make sure it is unchecked.


A little side note you will get notifications in Facebook to update. Just ignore them you do not have to update.

Should I Send Back This Phone?

I got the samsung galaxy s6 from AT&T as 'Basically new', which means someone got the phone, just didn't want it and sent it back. Nothing is wrong with it they just didn't want it. Anyway, I want to root this phone but I cant because its on LRX22G.G920AUCU2AOF3 android 5.0.2. Should I send this phone back and get a brand new one or should I stick to this one and wait for a root? Right now i'm not using the phone because I kind of need root to do certain things on it and i don't really want to live without them for a long time. So should I keep it or should I return and get a new one?

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I did a lot of research on this and I found that the update has a lot of bugs And people who downloaded it faced a lot of problems after the update..... any thoughts ??

Power saving mode not working like it should?

Hi
I had a s5 before with power saving mode, and I was able to get like 10 day on it, on the edge plus just say like 15h for 50% battery.
Normal?

Should I OTA update? Software info inside

I suppose it's only been about a couple months since I rolled back to factory, unrooted then rooted again, flashed TWRP and did another Debloat session with this phone so my question is from

5.0.1 Android
Kernel 3.4.0
Build LRX21Y
Soft D850211

Should I bother doing all this again to accept the OTA? Of all the things I've learned about phones I've never learned how to properly evaluate an update so if anyone can point me in the right direction as to maybe some reading material I'd appreciate that too :) You guys are numero uno.

odexed vs deodexed which one should I download ?

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So, Umm... Should I Update?

Hello everyone.
As I'm sure many of you are, I'm caught in the boat of owning a VZW Note 4, loving it mostly, yet pining for the days of controlling my own hardware. As of right now, I'm on the very first 5.0.1 update... Waiting.

The version I'm on has terrible battery drain issues. Is it worth waiting at this version any longer?

I honestly don't want to root the device for features... I enjoy a lot of what's going on on this phone. I'm just convinced some of those Samsung processes running are watching something I do. I just want to control which processes run on my phone.

I'd just like to see what others have done / think. Thanks!

Should I root my MOTO G 2015? To get more storage?

Hello everyone! I didn't want to root my new MOTO G 2015 but I need more storage if I want to install more app's, I saw with root permissions we can transfer full sized app's to the sd, is it true? and how? I've seen already a guide how to root moto g 2015, but know I want to know how to transfer full sized app's to the SD and then i'll decide if I want to root or not.

Do you think I should root? It will be better If i want more storage?
Is it safe? The Lollipop will be automatically installed after the root? I have no need on install other Android OS.

Thank you!

Just unboxed a 920i 128GB. 5.1.1 wants tp install. Should I? Need to have root

Again this is an SM-G920i.

Some things that I wold like to do with this phone, and it looks like I can with th 5.02.

Root
TWRP
Custon ROMS

Should I just ignore this update 5.1.1 update and work with the 5.02? I know that I can root using ping pong on the 5.02 as well as flash ROMS using FlashFire. I did this with no issues with my AT&T 920a.

I Got my unexpected note 5, Should I root it?

Hi friends, a guy was selling a brand new note 5 64 GB for 450 and I gave him the money right away. Still I did't root it yet for 2 reasons. 1- because there's no pretty much any roms available for it, and the 2nd reason is that my Samsung pay might not work if I root it... any ideas? Thanks a lot.

Currently 4.6.1. Should I install 4.6.4?

Just unboxed my Fire Phone and it's prompting me to install update 4.6.4.
Should I do this? I see a lot of talk about downgrading 4.6.4 to 4.6.3, so I'm not sure if 4.6.4 is going to hinder me later when I try to root or install CM.

Thanks!
mike

Verizon Galaxy s5, I'm new to rooting. What should I know?

I know the s6 is out, an I bought a S5. I'm arriving fashionably late to this rooting thing. :confused:
I have never rooted any of my devices ever, and by what I here.. Shame on me. :eek:
I need to get the most outta my phone and clean it up from factory crap. I love the ability to customize my phone, but I have no clue where to start.
An very nervous of "bricking?" my phone or messing it up. I'm tech savvy so I think it wont be to hard...? What would I be able to do with my phone when it is rooted? Will it void my warranty and can it ever go back? I remember when I first heard about rooting and people where "Bricking" phones left and right... Kinda the reason I never ventured into rooting. Well I put my big boy pants on and ready to go.. lol I would appreciate any help.

Which LG G2 Should I Get If I Want To Put Cyanogenmod On It?

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Need A charger for Nexus 5, Which one should I buy ?

Hello xda,

I need to buy a charger for my Google Nexus 5, I want a original charger since the one i'm using now doesn't charge my phone after charging 1%-2% and gets stuck for hours and hours.

I would like to buy an original charger which can charge my phone fast, if you know any, then please suggest me.

I live in India.

Thank you :)

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OnePlus 2 Vs moto X play : Which phone should i buy?

Guys plz tell me which fone should i buy?
my requirements are
1)screen size should not be greater than 5.5 inches (not even 5.6)
2)price should be equal to or less than Rs.25000( about 0)
3) decent battery backup
4) should not lag at all and should be smooth to use
5) i should be able to use the phone for about 2 years without any problems
i was crazy about oneplus 2 initially but i see a lot of negative reviews :( . i saw a video of speedtest between oneplus 2 vs moto x play in which moto x play beats oneplus 2 easily (i am shocked and confused after watching this)
please help and guide me.

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there are some carets in link, remove them, xda was not letting me put any link :(

[Q] Should I unlock my moto g bootloader...

So I was just thinking of unlocking my Moto g and rooting it. Is it possible to get warranty after locking my Moto and unrooting it...?