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First off none of this would be possible without @djrbliss

The Freegee app now includes support for the LG Optimus G Pro. While the bootloader is not unlocked per-say we do have a working exploit in loki thanks to drjbliss's work. I've take loki and reworked it into cwm (twrp support coming soon). This means that rom devs and kernel makers no longer have to "lokify" their images, it's done after flashing in recovery. Freegee also offers the possibility to disable lge security (wallpaper) on the stock rom.

Instructions


Please note: this requires root before you can install this! If you haven't rooted your phone yet, now is the time to do so.

There is a free and donation version of Freegee on the market. Both are exactly identical and always will be, except in the name.

Make sure the version is 1.1.0 or greater! You will brick if freegee is less than 1.1.0!

You can download the free app here and the donation app here.

When you run the app you can click on "Unlock my phone" to start the unlock process. It will ask you if you want to disable lge security or not. Please note to disable the lge security it's dependent on your sw version. If you are not supported, upload the boot.img through the app and I'll add you to the white list.
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FAQ

  • Can I flash an OTA after installing a custom recovery?
    No for two reasons. 1) You need stock recovery to apply the delta updates. 2) It's possible in a future update for the bootloader to be updated and loki patched or for loki to need to be reworked. Just don't try it.
  • Does this mean I can flash custom ROMs now?
    Yes. However, the custom ROM must be made for your device. You don't have to worry if the rom or kernel has been lokified because these recoveries do it for you! :)
  • How can I uninstall this?
    Click the "Restore with backups" button
  • Can I upload my backups?
    Yes the application has built-in dropbox support. Access it through the settings menu.
  • Where is the source for you loki-fied recoveries?
    On my github: https://github.com/Shelnutt2/android_bootable_recovery
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Special Thanks To!

None of this would be possible without the following people:

drjbliss
thecubed
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Change Log

Current Version: 1.1.0

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee_free

Changelog:
See the play store for change log.
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ricco333

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Oh ****!!! Thank you, thank you. I'm purchasing the donate version right now.
Did I mention thank you very much.

Erik

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turilo

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I purchased the Donate version because great Devs deserve the great support! Thanks for your work Shelnutt!! :D:thumbup:

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First off, thank you so much! I've purchased the donation version.

Second, am I to understand that this app installs a version of CWM that automatically adds Loki to the ROM?
 
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Shelnutt2

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So technically this is just an easier way to install a loki-fied recovery?

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Yes and no. Its more than just a recovery that's flashable, see my answer below.





mrfeuss said:
First off, thank you so much! I've purchased the donation version.

Second, am I to understand that this app installs a version of CWM that automatically adds Loki to the ROM?
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That is correct. After you install a zip or use side load the boot and recovery partitions are checked and then lokified if needed automatically. So a kernel maker no longer needs to release desperate downloads just due to Loki. You can disable the check for Loki in the advanced options menu but there really is no need to unless a new unlocked boot loader is brought up.

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Shelnutt2 said:
Yes and no. Its more than just a recovery that's flashable, see my answer below.
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Ruh roh. I downloaded this. Backed up my EFS (wasn't sure if that was necessary or not though I imagine that's where the IMEI is stored in case that is somehow wiped), the clicked unlock. It downloaded some files and installed CWM and said everything was successful. Now when I reboot I get "Secure booting failed. Cause: Device Unlocked" or something. It then flashes the LG logo again and then the AT&T animation plays and the Home LED button flashes forever. It will not boot and I can't use any button combo to get to recovery. What did I do wrong and do I have to LGNPST back to stock again?
I was rooted and nothing else. No custom recovery. Also, I chose to disable LGE Security when prompted? Any ideas?
 
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Question I currently have TWRP installed what if any would be the advantages of using FreeGee?

When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
 
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I installed this and tried to reboot into recovery to make a backup....the phone will not turn on...it seems completely dead! Any ideas? I plug it into charge...no light at all...pulled battery too...still nothing! Could it be hard bricked?

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airbillion said:
I installed this and tried to reboot into recovery to make a backup....the phone will not turn on...it seems completely dead! Any idead?

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2
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I just posted about this right before you. Best bet is to wait until @Shelnutt2 gets back online. Unless of course you'd rather just LGNPST back to stock. Myself, I'd rather try to fix it first since I literally just set my phone back up after a softbrick just about 2 weeks ago.

Edit: Flashed to stock with flash tools. Oh well, I'm used to it by now, haha. I probably messed up by trying to 2 button into recovery. I read a few comments now about using a program to boot to recovery. I don't know if 2 keying into recovery trips some sort of flag that causes it to not boot correctly. If that is the case, then let this comment server as a warning to others.
Thanks for the program anyways.
 
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rob219

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awesome job on making this app, but im gonna hold off on trying it for now. im on at&t but seeing alot of people talking about how they bricked, plus i just sold my laptop so right now aint nobody got time for that. but i will do it soon. cant waite for a way to get the second init recovery off here without flashing back to stock and to boot twrp with a button combo. still a great phone and i see awesome stuff coming to it soon....
 
turilo

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Very strange how this is messing up some phones, when I was testing for shelnutt2 everything went fine on my phone. I did the security unlock as well and I seen it flashing with success and rebooted fine. Is anyone using this getting the phone to boot up normally?

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    Shelnutt2
    55a8.png

    First off none of this would be possible without @djrbliss

    The Freegee app now includes support for the LG Optimus G Pro. While the bootloader is not unlocked per-say we do have a working exploit in loki thanks to drjbliss's work. I've take loki and reworked it into cwm (twrp support coming soon). This means that rom devs and kernel makers no longer have to "lokify" their images, it's done after flashing in recovery. Freegee also offers the possibility to disable lge security (wallpaper) on the stock rom.

    Instructions


    Please note: this requires root before you can install this! If you haven't rooted your phone yet, now is the time to do so.

    There is a free and donation version of Freegee on the market. Both are exactly identical and always will be, except in the name.

    Make sure the version is 1.1.0 or greater! You will brick if freegee is less than 1.1.0!

    You can download the free app here and the donation app here.

    When you run the app you can click on "Unlock my phone" to start the unlock process. It will ask you if you want to disable lge security or not. Please note to disable the lge security it's dependent on your sw version. If you are not supported, upload the boot.img through the app and I'll add you to the white list.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse


    FAQ

    • Can I flash an OTA after installing a custom recovery?
      No for two reasons. 1) You need stock recovery to apply the delta updates. 2) It's possible in a future update for the bootloader to be updated and loki patched or for loki to need to be reworked. Just don't try it.
    • Does this mean I can flash custom ROMs now?
      Yes. However, the custom ROM must be made for your device. You don't have to worry if the rom or kernel has been lokified because these recoveries do it for you! :)
    • How can I uninstall this?
      Click the "Restore with backups" button
    • Can I upload my backups?
      Yes the application has built-in dropbox support. Access it through the settings menu.
    • Where is the source for you loki-fied recoveries?
      On my github: https://github.com/Shelnutt2/android_bootable_recovery
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Special Thanks To!

    None of this would be possible without the following people:

    drjbliss
    thecubed
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Change Log

    Current Version: 1.1.0

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee_free

    Changelog:
    See the play store for change log.
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    madmack
    some cool stuff for you guys:

    I ported Shelnutt's integrated loki to TWRP and compiled a build for you guys. Attached is the lokified TWRP image that can be flashed using dd

    Code: 
    $ adb push recovery.lok /mnt/sdcard/
$ adb shell
$ su
# dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
# dd if=/mnt/sdcard/recovery.lok of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by_name/recovery

    Reboot into recovery and you're all set. You'll see a new option under settings "Enable loki support." which is enabled by default. See screenshot

    Source: HERE and HERE

    Edit: I made it easier for you folks. Just grab the attached: TWRP-2.6.0.0-LGOGPRO-LOKI.zip file and flash it with any recovery. This will overwrite your recovery with the modded TWRP recovery. Reboot into recovery after flashing and you should be all set.
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    Shelnutt2
    TWRP 2.7 and support for 10p will be added this week.

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    syngamer96 said:
    I have never tried the older versions of Freegee because I'm kinda new here. Scary to know I don't have a viable solution apart from going to stock over and over. And I dunno why, but when I flashed CM 10.2 I can't seem to get service and manually have to select my operator in the mobile network settings. So weird, but I can't fix until I know I can safely boot in and out of CWM without a soft brick to flash other roms...
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    The recovery flag is cleared on CWM/TWRP. In updating cwm/twrp I used official cm device repo which didn't have the flag setup to be cleared. I've since added back the custom postrecoveryboot.sh and you should not have this issue anymore.
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    rr93 said:
    +1

    Please E98810e... I must have uploaded the boot image nearly 10 times now :rolleyes:
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    I know a lot of you guys have been waiting patiently. I've been in the process of rewriting freegee, and then the server uploads where hosted on was taken offline. I've got a new build which is stable enough for use, but not quote ready for the play store. You guys can download my latest beta from here:
    http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/freegee/FreeGee.apk

    Please report any issue to me, but this should allow you to install cwm and or disable lge security. TWRP support will come soon (I just need to build all the images).
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