Root Can't root vv4 on my replacement phone

hYpHyPuRpLe

Android Enthusiast
I got a replacement phone with vv4 on it, and all of the previous root methods no longer work. I knew vv4 was unrootable so I knew what was coming. I guess I'll be stuck with all the metro bloatware until I get a new a phone. This new update does include quickmemo, that's cool I guess. Anyone have any ideas on how to get this rooted?
 

hYpHyPuRpLe

Android Enthusiast
Thread starter
I wonder if lg tool can put root able software on it

Refurbished phones can't use the update tool so that's a no go





is vv4 like an upgrade from zva?maybe you could downgrade?i'm not really sure if im asking the right questions.

It's sort of like an upgrade doesn't feel as hot and is a lot smoother. It also has quickmemo. Idk if I can downgrade because I can't install cwm or use the update tool
 

OrKo

Android Expert
Have you tried the mini windows virtual machine trick? I think it may be around somewhere on this board. Another user used a mini windows virtual machine with the LG updater tool paused at the moment before the update to zv9. So you should be able to put your device into download mode hook it up to your PC and then continue the update on the WVM and it should put you back to zv9 (in theory). The thread should be around somewhere in these forums. If the link to the wvm is broken/down/unobtainable I believe I have a copy of it somewhere on my laptop. if you need it from me let me know.
 

myshkin

Android Enthusiast
I was asking about this for a friend in the root section. Someone else ran the virtual machine updater and it took them from v v 4 to zv9 then he ran the regular updater and it took him to zva. It's in the root section under v v 4
 

myshkin

Android Enthusiast
I was asking about this for a friend in the root section. Someone else ran the virtual machine updater and it took them from v v 4 to zv9 then he ran the regular updater and it took him to zva. It's in the root section under v v 4

Sorry, I thought I was in the regular Connect area, I should pay better attention lol
 

hYpHyPuRpLe

Android Enthusiast
Thread starter
Thanks for the help I'd do that except I'm liking my connect with quickmemo right now so I'll just leave it as is until I can't stand it anymore. Thanks!
 
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