So I've had the phone for less than a week. I've performed the ioroot procedure and installed twrp. Other than that, the phone is stock right now - 10B. I've performed a backup.
My phone is offering to install 11C. I'd like to update to that version, but at a glance it seems like there may be issues if I ever need to downgrade, or.. I may lose root.
So, for our specific phone, the VS985 model, what is the best way to upgrade to the latest stock ROM and keep root / the ability to downgrade?
Sorry for the noob question, but I'm new to the phone and am seeing some conflicting information, probably due to variances between different versions of the phone. I just want to do this right the first time and avoid having to ask more dumb questions
Look for the thread by bweN diorD in either General or Q&A that starts with [REF] and has img or images in the title.
Use the links in that thread to flash the 12b modem and system images, using autoprime's flash2Modem and flash2System zips (bweN links to that thread).
Your choice on whether you also want to flash the 12b boot image. I did flash the 11c boot, didn't bother with 12b.
After flashing the new images, anything you've tweaked in /system has to be re-nudged -- freezing verizon bloat, freezing "System updates..." (or renaming the /system/app LGDMSClient files), reinstalling the hotspot mod (if you need it). It's a pretty painless evolution.
(Definitely freeze System updates.... Once you've got twrp, if you try to install an OTA directly you'll get stuck in a boot-to-recovery problem. Autoprime has a flashable zip that wipes out the files causing the boot-to-recovery, I keep a copy of that zip loaded on my phone's user volume, but it's simpler to just not try to install an OTA.)
Wow. Okay. Thanks a lot. This is super helpful. I'm downloading as we speak. I hope you don't mind a followup question...
My understanding is that it is safer to avoid flashing the boot image because changes to the bootloader could affect root or the ability to roll back. Is there a reason you bothered flashing 11C?
For anyone else, the thread mentioned is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/reference-stock-img-files-t2966958
NegativeOne said:
Wow. Okay. Thanks a lot. This is super helpful. I'm downloading as we speak. I hope you don't mind a followup question...
My understanding is that it is safer to avoid flashing the boot image because changes to the bootloader could affect root or the ability to roll back. Is there a reason you bothered flashing 11C?
For anyone else, the thread mentioned is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/reference-stock-img-files-t2966958
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There is no downside to flashing it at this point, but I haven't seen proof there is any benefit either. I'm still on 10b running L ROMs no problem, so I don't see any point in updating anything but the modem.
Sent from my G3, rockin Illusion
Which rom are you using?
Look down lol
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You can root 10B and tell supersu to maintain root and take all the OTAs and still keep root. I did that so that I'd have VoLTE and I could take an OTA in the future without issue if it was shown root would survive. Your choice I guess, but we know root survives all the way to 12B so why not go the stock route to ensure you are fully updated? Just my thoughts anyway.
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You can root 10B and tell supersu to maintain root and take all the OTAs and still keep root. I did that so that I'd have VoLTE and I could take an OTA in the future without issue if it was shown root would survive. Your choice I guess, but we know root survives all the way to 12B so why not go the stock route to ensure you are fully updated? Just my thoughts anyway.
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im running android version 5.0.2, stock is whats not "fully updated" lol
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im running android version 5.0.2, stock is whats not "fully updated" lol
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Yeah we all could be as well. The issue is your camera is jacked and you lose things like multi window, ir remote, and quick memo writing.
I tried 5.0.x for a few days but the negatives weren't worth it to me. I am fully updated at 12B as I can still use the G3 with the stock goodies that were added by LG and not cripple the device by putting AOSP on it. Don't get me wrong, I prefer the look of AOSP, but one of the major reasons I got this phone was for the camera and without the 5.0.x roms including LG camera app with them, it's a no go for me. Google camera app just doesn't do it and laser focus is gone so pics are crap in my opinion.
Instead I use g3 tweaks and Nova to make my phone look more like AOSP. I'll wait for the devs to get ahold of 5.0.x for the g3 so we can still keep the g3 goodies before I update any further.
So, I'd say 12B is as fully updated as there is at this point. Just my opinion though.
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Yeah we all could be as well. The issue is your camera is jacked and you lose things like multi window, ir remote, and quick memo writing.
I tried 5.0.x for a few days but the negatives weren't worth it to me. I am fully updated at 12B as I can still use the G3 with the stock goodies that were added by LG and not cripple the device by putting AOSP on it. Don't get me wrong, I prefer the look of AOSP, but one of the major reasons I got this phone was for the camera and without the 5.0.x roms including LG camera app with them, it's a no go for me. Google camera app just doesn't do it and laser focus is gone so pics are crap in my opinion.
Instead I use g3 tweaks and Nova to make my phone look more like AOSP. I'll wait for the devs to get ahold of 5.0.x for the g3 so we can still keep the g3 goodies before I update any further.
So, I'd say 12B is as fully updated as there is at this point. Just my opinion though.
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the camera doesnt stand up to stock, no doubt, but thats the only thing i wish could be better. the rest of that stuff i dont use.
it all depends on what you want/use/need.
i prefer custom roms the majority of the time.
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the camera doesnt stand up to stock, no doubt, but thats the only thing i wish could be better. the rest of that stuff i dont use.
it all depends on what you want/use/need.
i prefer custom roms the majority of the time.
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You're right for sure. It's all personal preference. I figure if the only thing that looks different from stock is the settings menu and not having the quick settings tiles, I'm close enough that I'm not bothered by all the LG colors and added stuff.
I'm waiting for the camera app to get ported then I'm all in on a custom 5.0.x rom. That may be a while, but I can wait.
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Yeah we all could be as well. The issue is your camera is jacked and you lose things like multi window, ir remote, and quick memo writing.
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For anyone reading this, I just wanted to let them know that there is a ported version of Quick Remote that works under AOSP / CM including Lollipop. I think it's in the non-variant G3 sections.
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Thank you for this thread. Honestly this should be Pinned, I am an extremely saavy/experienced Android user and XDA forum member, and I could not believe how long it took me to find this sort of info for such a popular phone.
This is my first LG phone, and I'm having to learn all the LG and Gseries specific "stuff". The info above was invaluable. :good:
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So I'm currently back on Stock ZV6 waiting patiently for the Lollipop update (will return to root once lollipop is rooted) because I want lollipop as soon as it's released OTA. Since I don't have root anymore, I am unable to delete stock apps that potentially slow the phone down. Since I am not on root, I no longer use Greenify as it is not the same without root. My phone has been draining throughout the day even with normal use (texting, snapchat, facebook, clash of clans, etc.) and it would be around 20-30% at the end of the day (11-12pm-ish). I never had that bad of battery life on root.
I was able to look in the developer settings in the settings app and turn on "Do not keep activities". I have found that turning that on basically turns off multitasking and kills every app (stops it from running like Greenify or task killer apps do) after you exit.
My battery has been so much better and I no longer think I will ever use Greenify or any task killer in the future (with or without root) because of this stock feature.
I'd thought I'd share <3
Thanks for the info. Just curious, but does it keep apps like gmail from notifying of new content when you're not in gmail?
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Thanks for the info. Just curious, but does it keep apps like gmail from notifying of new content when you're not in gmail?
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It does not, due to sync being on.
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So I'm currently back on Stock ZV6 waiting patiently for the Lollipop update (will return to root once lollipop is rooted) because I want lollipop as soon as it's released OTA.
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You do realize that it will likely be a very long time, if ever, before a root exploit for Lollipop on the G3 is found. Right now it seems to be impossible to root Lollipop on a phone with a locked bootloader. If you really want rooted stock lollipop, the best (and maybe only) approach is probably to use Flashtool to revert to ZV4, root, and wait for a pre-rooted lollipop ROM to come along.
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You do realize that it will likely be a very long time, if ever, before a root exploit for Lollipop on the G3 is found. Right now it seems to be impossible to root Lollipop on a phone with a locked bootloader. If you really want rooted stock lollipop, the best (and maybe only) approach is probably to use Flashtool to revert to ZV4, root, and wait for a pre-rooted lollipop ROM to come along.
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I do realize that, heehee. I don't mind waiting. My mindset is to just see how I like the lollipop update asap (once it comes ota) and if I like or don't like, i'll root back to zv6 or aosp (in hopes of better functionability with lollipop radio, etc.)
thanks though!
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I do realize that, heehee. I don't mind waiting. My mindset is to just see how I like the lollipop update asap (once it comes ota) and if I like or don't like, i'll root back to zv6 or aosp (in hopes of better functionability with lollipop radio, etc.)
thanks though!
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But what if the restore tool doesn't work like that on the new 5.0 OTA? What if it won't let you downgrade to ZV4 in order to root and bump? The other thing is OTAs are usually captured and posted here in the forums for flashing pretty quickly after they are released so I highly doubt you'd be waiting for anything longer than a few days for it to get posted. There's a strong possibility that we may not see root on the stock 5.0 because of the way lollipop changes things (not having an unlocked bootloader is the main issue here). I have a friend with a G3 on AT&T and I've been telling him this same thing: It's a huge risk waiting if you are at some point in the near future going to want to use custom roms, especially when LG is going to make it neigh impossible after this next OTA. If you have little desire to flash custom roms or have root permissions, no hurry lol. AOSP is sooooooo smooth on this phone and I would never want anybody to miss out on the opportunity to try it because LG wants to crack down on the exploits.
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But what if the restore tool doesn't work like that on the new 5.0 OTA? What if it won't let you downgrade to ZV4 in order to root and bump? The other thing is OTAs are usually captured and posted here in the forums for flashing pretty quickly after they are released so I highly doubt you'd be waiting for anything longer than a few days for it to get posted. There's a strong possibility that we may not see root on the stock 5.0 because of the way lollipop changes things (not having an unlocked bootloader is the main issue here). I have a friend with a G3 on AT&T and I've been telling him this same thing: It's a huge risk waiting if you are at some point in the near future going to want to use custom roms, especially when LG is going to make it neigh impossible after this next OTA. If you have little desire to flash custom roms or have root permissions, no hurry lol. AOSP is sooooooo smooth on this phone and I would never want anybody to miss out on the opportunity to try it because LG wants to crack down on the exploits.
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Yeah thanks man. As we speak, I am flashing back to stock zv4 and will root back to stock rooted zv6. I just hate to do it when we could get the update any day from now.
Thanks though!
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Yeah thanks man. As we speak, I am flashing back to stock zv4 and will root back to stock rooted zv6. I just hate to do it when we could get the update any day from now.
Thanks though!
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I would recommend using BarRin unless you intend on using the included LG Health features and stuff (BarRin keeps the remote, camera, and other essential pieces, only removing the health stuff and other unnecessary nonsense... I believe there's a means to install these back into the ROM in the BarRin forum but it's been a while since I've been there). Yeah, I totally get what you mean. It's a tad inconvenient, I'll admit it, but nothing sucks work than being stuck on stock and not being able to modify it when desired. And like I said, I'm sure once it's out in the wild we'll get it posted on the forums within the span of a few days. No thanks needed; just looking to be helpful!
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I do realize that, heehee. I don't mind waiting. My mindset is to just see how I like the lollipop update asap (once it comes ota) and if I like or don't like, i'll root back to zv6 or aosp (in hopes of better functionability with lollipop radio, etc.)
thanks though![/Qhundred
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But what if the restore tool doesn't work like that on the new 5.0 OTA? What if it won't let you downgrade to ZV4 in order to root and bump? The other thing is OTAs are usually captured and posted here in the forums for flashing pretty quickly after they are released so I highly doubt you'd be waiting for anything longer than a few days for it to get posted. There's a strong possibility that we may not see root on the stock 5.0 because of the way lollipop changes things (not having an unlocked bootloader is the main issue here). I have a friend with a G3 on AT&T and I've been telling him this same thing: It's a huge risk waiting if you are at some point in the near future going to want to use custom roms, especially when LG is going to make it neigh impossible after this next OTA. If you have little desire to flash custom roms or have root permissions, no hurry lol. AOSP is sooooooo smooth on this phone and I would never want anybody to miss out on the opportunity to try it because LG wants to crack down on the exploits.
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Just to reiterate a bit on what meyerweb and outofluck already said, I just wanna help clarify, if you decide you don't like the LP OTA, there is about a hundred to one chance that with the LP OTA you will NOT be able to downgrade to zv4 to get root back. Anti rollback is almost always included in OTAs. And as meyerweb said, there is no root far an OTA LP yet. And as was already said, if you keep root and custom recovery, the devs here will have the OTA ready in zip file and probably rooted in less than 2 days. You don't like the LG LP, then you can roll back. But if you take official LP OTA I almost guarantee you will not be rolling back, and will no longer have options as to which OS you want to use.
You'll get it here just as fast, AND you'll have ability to roll back (most likely).
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fwiw, the current software in testing is version ZV8 and still shows android 4.4.2
http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS990-SPRINT/latest
jcwxguy said:
fwiw, the current software in testing is version ZV8 and still shows android 4.4.2
http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS990-SPRINT/latest
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Thanks!
So I bought a really nice G3, and I'm wondering what I should do first? Should I check for something prior to activating? Is root hard with Verizon variation? Any pointers?
Thanks
What build of the official LG ROM is it on? Do you want root?
If you do want root, and not on 35B, don't take any OTAs. If 35B, you can root using Kingroot. No one knows how to get TWRP working when rooting from 35B, though. If on 35B and you want TWRP, use the TOT method to downgrade to 10B, then root using the Stump app, use TWRP Manager to put TWRP on, then flash whatever ROM you want.
If it's not on 35B, use either the TOT or KDZ method (I prefer KDZ method) to downgrade to 10B, then root and put TWRP on the same way as above.
Thanks man. It'll be here Friday, noob alert. What is the 35b ( and other variants I've seen for that matter ) pertaining to? Where can I find it? Assuming maybe a build number.
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Thanks man. It'll be here Friday, noob alert. What is the 35b ( and other variants I've seen for that matter ) pertaining to? Where can I find it? Assuming maybe a build number.
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It's how LG designates their ROM builds. On the VS985 G3, 10B, 11C (I think it was) and 12B were all KitKat. 23C and 24B were Lollipop 5.0.1. 35B is 5.1.1.
You can find that information on any Android phone in Settings / About phone / Software info. If you flash a custom ROM the ROM developer can make it say anything they want but if the ROM is LG ROM based, it will usually still keep the proper build #.
The build numbers differ on different LG devices. I did notice that another newer device (G4?) starting on 5.1.1 was build 10B.
Besides the two numbers and letter, there's also numbers after. For example, the TOT method uses 10B_03. We don't have copies of a 10B_03 KDZ but we do have 10B_01. What that means is that using the KDZ method, that we can't take OTAs from 10B_01 to upgrade the phone, because 10B_03 was the actual officially released ROM. Doesn't change anything else, though, in this case.
Other manufacturers use their own coding system.
You're welcome.
Edit: where to find it depends on what you want to do with it. If your phone arrives with an official stock ROM, and if it's not already on 35B, and you use it with a Verizon SIM, then you'll be offered OTAs to eventually reach 35B. If you're looking for the 35B KDZ to make your phone official, unrooted completely stock on the latest release, you'll have to Google for a link to the 35B KDZ. I know there's links in some threads on here. I might have a copy on my Android File Host section too - I forget what I have on there since I mostly use it for my tablet.
If you really need it I can get more specific. You didn't answer whether you want to be rooted and/or have custom recovery. If you do, then you don't need the 35B KDZ. You need the 10B TOT (just a different format official file from LG for their ROM) and I forgot to mention you also need the new 35B DLL to use with the 10B TOT because 35B keeps you from downgrading except using that method. You can find the .DLL in @holiealmunus ' thread about 35B in General.
After rooting and putting TWRP on you can just flash a 35B based ROM if that's what you want to do with it.
Hey thanks man. Appreciate it. I think I'll root it for now , so I can run well root required apps etc
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Hey thanks man. Appreciate it. I think I'll root it for now , so I can run well root required apps etc
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You're welcome!
Reasons to downgrade to 10B as opposed to any other build: 10B was the last release that the Stump app works on to root (in brute force mode), and it's easy to put TWRP on (with TWRP Manager).
Good deal I'll report back this weekend
Enjoy your new/used G3. I got mine used a few months ago. If your battery life seems poor then check the date stamped on the battery. If its over a year old replace.
What's a good replacement. I bumped around here and it seems like aftermarket is it
I got a TQTHL battery off eBay. It claims 4500mah but its certainly not. I think its somewhere around 3500-4000 since I get similar battery life to my old Droid Turbo 4-5 hours of screen time with 24-36 hours of uptime. My used stock battery didn't even get 3 hours or last all day. YMMV
Hey guys, the phone is a 35b. Says software vs98535b.
I can root, right? I'm kinda confused...
Thats all Im after. The phone is for my wife, so I just want root so I can use root apps
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Hey guys, the phone is a 35b. Says software vs98535b.
I can root, right? I'm kinda confused...
Thats all Im after. The phone is for my wife, so I just want root so I can use root apps
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Yes, with Kingroot.
Thanks!
Got it. I also removed kingroot and the like and replaced it with superuser app.
Thanks
Question, guys... Should I update to MM?
Is the 5.1.1 buggy or does it present bad battery life? I noticed the screen would get 100% bright by itself, even though I had it at 50%...
mroneeyedboh said:
Question, guys... Should I update to MM?
Is the 5.1.1 buggy or does it present bad battery life? I noticed the screen would get 100% bright by itself, even though I had it at 50%...
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The auto brightness issue on 35B is the only issue I've had. Other than that it was a vast improvement over previous official releases. To fix it, it was recommended to me to use Lux Lite in the Play Store. Now I use it on the phone and my tablet, it works very well and is very configurable.
You're talking apples and oranges regarding official LG stock (rooted) ROM versus CyanogenMod, the latter being the only way of putting Marshmallow on this phone since LG hasn't released it yet but since they did for the D855 I think they will for the other G3s.
Try it if you like but I don't bother flashing CM any more. Personally I find that CM builds create more problems than they solve.
Of course, I'm running @xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0 ROM which spoils me even more on an LG-based ROM.
Thanks once again. I think I'll leave it as is. She doesn't really know much about roms and such, so I'd be flashing or fixing things here and there.
Thanks again
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Well mine one is used too (Great deal to finally retire the almighty s2 i9100...) it came with the 35B, use this apk to flash the twrp on your device and if it worked , VOILA ... The next thing you should do is to either debloat the phone or flash a stock based custom rom (Personal Favorite is skydragon).
PD: This worked for me Im just sharing how it went , good luck
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That hasn't been updated for 35B, it's for 23C only. It worked for you? The Play Store notes even says "Don't flash this if you are on 5.1.1 (vs985 v35a or 35b)" and the author's thread doesn't mention a version for 35B.
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That hasn't been updated for 35B, it's for 23C only. It worked for you? The Play Store notes even says "Don't flash this if you are on 5.1.1 (vs985 v35a or 35b)" and the author's thread doesn't mention a version for 35B.
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Thats really strange it all was just a click and done ...
I'm on 10B and everything was working no issues until lately my bluetooth dies when listening to music. I'm assuming it's the app updates for Pandora and Soundcloud. Anyway back to my question - What is the most stable, customizable, and fully built ROM/ OEM stock kdz for the G3 these days. I had cyanogen mod on my note2 about a year ago before the G3 an I was okay with it. I worry about loosing knock bc I can't use the rear unlock button when in the car cradle. I guess I'd like to be able to sideload/unroot for a few app like appradio unchained reloaded etc. My wife hates the stock camera so maybe an upgrade will help that issue. I stayed on 10B bc I didn't need the few extra options on newer versions, wanted to have as much customization as possible and google seems to be heading towards less like apple, and it worked great.
So I'm thinking about moving to a newer stock version, or cyanogenmod, and then a new phone if I'm not happy and too many features are lost - let me know your thoughts and any suggestions. I'm by no means well versed these days and a noob in my opinion, but have basic knowledge from when I spent some time rooting a half dozen phones, etc, esp when updating our note 2s last year to cyanogen. Other than flashing the stock images , adding TWRP, etc when we got these phones, I haven't spent much time learning on XDA and after a few hours I could use some opinions/directions to head, so please give me your thoughts on the latest these days for the G3.
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Anyway back to my question
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Please in the future post question threads in the Q&A section. I'll ask a moderator to move this thread.
What is the most stable, customizable, and fully built ROM/ OEM stock kdz for the G3 these days.
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As far as I know all LG stock ROMs for the VS985 are just as customizable as any other - at least when rooted. I don't theme except if you count using the Flat Style Bar Indicators Xposed module to fully customize what my status bar icons look like and what order they're in.
I'm more a function over form kind of guy.
That said, I do use Nova Launcher Prime and I know there's themes for it although I don't use it that way.
Since you're already rooted and have TWRP on, just use TWRP Manager from the Play Store to update to the latest version of TWRP before flashing a newer ROM.
If you don't know, rooting is harder after 10B and putting TWRP on is harder after 12B, so if you ever have to return to a known good state in order to re-root and put TWRP back on, I recommend the 10B TOT.
TOTs flash more partitions than KDZs and can fix problems that even flashing the 10B KDZ won't fix. I have first hand experience with that kind of situation. Before that I always chose KDZ over TOT but now I use TOT when there's a choice.
It wouldn't hurt to use the built in LG Backup to back up your apps and data, save it to your MicroSD card and then flash the 10B TOT to start fresh. Re-root with the Stump app in brute force mode, then use TWRP Manager from the Play Store to flash TWRP.
@xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0.0 ROM based on 35B 5.1.1 is overall my favorite rom.
I have, however, been using his stock 47A Marshmallow firmware for several months now. It's not customized like his v2.0.0 ROM. It's as fully stock 47A while still being rooted and able to use TWRP.
Whatever ROM you use, be sure to flash the appropriate Bootstack from his v2.0.0 thread. 12B for KitKat, 24B for Lollipop 5.0.x and 35B for Lollipop 5.1.x and Marshmallow 6.0.
If you happen to fiddle with JasmineROM 9.x or SkyDragon 6.x, flash the 24B or 35B bootstack after flashing the ROM. If you flash the 35B bootstack before flashing the ROM you'll brick your phone until you recover it.
If you just get used to always flashing the bootstack after the ROM then you won't go wrong. You can always flash it before and after flashing the ROM if you're not sure.
I worry about loosing knock bc I can't use the rear unlock button when in the car cradle.
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All stock LG VS985 ROMs come with knock on and knock off already enabled.
I guess I'd like to be able to sideload/unroot for a few app like appradio unchained reloaded etc. My wife hates the stock camera so maybe an upgrade will help that issue.
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There are Xposed modules to hide root for whatever apps you specify. It doesn't work for everything, and I don't do so myself.
No camera app is going to work overall better than the stock one - no other camera app can make use of the laser focus.
For what it's worth, @xdabbeb makes an app called X-Cam that lets you tweak the stock camera app some. I don't use it so came advise specifics.
Good luck!
For the simple of heart who don't need the diversity of a custom ROM, but moreso hate the pain of re-rooting after OTA installation. Not intended to host this thread so much as I am here to inspire it...
I updated with flash fire. It worked perfectly. I am on stock rooted. went from 7.0 to 7.1.1.
pickupman66 said:
I updated with flash fire. It worked perfectly. I am on stock rooted. went from 7.0 to 7.1.1.
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Can you please explain how to do this? I'm on 7.0, and wanna go to 7.1.1 also
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Taken from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/nougat-7-1-1-roll-begins-t3513139/page8
1. Download the factory image from here.
https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aos...y-ef607244.zip
2. Select the firmware option on FlashFire.
3. Select ONLY system, vendor and boot images. ***DO NOT SELECT BOOTLOADER OR RADIO***
4. Select Flash.
5. Wait for some time.
6. Might bootloop a couple of times. Do not panic.
7. ENJOY!!!
Techstro said:
For the simple of heart who don't need the diversity of a custom ROM, but moreso hate to pain of re-rooting after OTA installation. Not intended to host this thread so much as I am here to inspire it...
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Seriously! Not to be rude, but if flashing a zip is that painful for you, perhaps you're in the wrong place.
Sincere apologies...
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Seriously! Not to be rude, but if flashing a zip is that painful for you, perhaps you're in the wrong place.
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Please forgive me sir. I love custom ROM's, I'm just in a phase right now and I figured that what helps me may help someone else. I don't understand how I offended you though sir. Is it because this thread is a waste of space or that it has no business on XDA? I need clarification in order to understand my error. My only clue is that you said flashing a zip, which leaves me feeling misunderstood... I have been flashing zips since the original HTC Desire which was on 2.1 donut before it's final OTA of eclair. Rooted, S-Off'd, flashed all kinds of mods and ROMS, even had a buggy ICS running on it for a while.
HTC Amaze, how hard was it to S-Off that? The wire trick? Had xPosed, custom boot animation, etc. Then there was Alcatel, had 2 that I rooted, the venture and the evolve2, same as above custom everything.
I'm on my Nexus 6P now, as long as we're getting updates OTA I want to remain stock for a change, at least till the updates stop coming. Maybe it's cuz I said there is pain in re-rooting... it's not just the process of re-rooting, it's everything that is undone and uninstalled when you update with a stock zip, and wiping data is a big step for those in my sort of position so flashing "some" custom ROM's is an un-worthy sacrifice at this phase.
If need be I will edit or delete my original post you quoted. I hope I did manage to bring into focus to some degree at some part of cause for the confusion emoji. Any ideas are welcome and thank you for your analytical input.
pickupman66 said:
I updated with flash fire. It worked perfectly. I am on stock rooted. went from 7.0 to 7.1.1.
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A perfect example. I have flash fiire but never used it, I read somewhere that it doesn't work as one would expect. That it does not preserve root against OTA, and that there truly is no solution available as if it were not possible. I take your word for it though. I personally am not ready to try it yet, just to provide resources for those who are and to be well educated when I am ready.
I'm still waiting for xPosed for the new architecture, I don't want to update just to find out it's available for 7.0 and not 7.1.1 however unlikely that may be. I know I can always back up, but I'd have to do so regularly to keep it up to date which can't be done once you've upgraded and it may be months before the framework is available if it can be done which I hear it has...
Too many variables, I'm on stand-by, ready to pay and grateful for my memories and the devs responsible for them...
It appears LG is going to release the upcoming Google Security Patches to the LG G line and newer models. This apparently includes the G3, but not sure if that includes the Verizon version of the G3. So this will include all the January security fixes from Google.
https://androidcommunity.com/lg-ann...cial-release-to-nexus-pixel-devices-20170102/
iBolski said:
It appears LG is going to release the upcoming Google Security Patches to the LG G line and newer models. This apparently includes the G3, but not sure if that includes the Verizon version of the G3. So this will include all the January security fixes from Google.
https://androidcommunity.com/lg-ann...cial-release-to-nexus-pixel-devices-20170102/
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It's here Software Version "VS9854AA" Security patch level 2016-12-01.
dmoney98 said:
It's here Software Version "VS9854AA" Security patch level 2016-12-01.
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That's a strange version. I would have assumed it would be 49B or 50A. Never seen a 4AA before. Weird.
But thanks for the info!
TOT back
For those interested I was on Fulmics 6.7, I toted back to 10B, Kdz to 49A and took the 4AA update. Wanted to see if I could TOT back and yes you can. Toted back to 10B and Back to Fulmics. Just a heads up for any one interested.
VS98549A
VS9854AA
I think I see what they did. It's hexadecimal. In base-16, A follows 9. A equals decimal 10. lol
So my apologies to the previous poster who did give the correct version. Since I don't have a functioning G3 anymore, I had no way to check it. I just haven't had the heart to throw away/dispose of my G3, yet. It sits on my desk. RIP G3. :crying:
iBolski said:
VS98549A
VS9854AA
I think I see what they did. It's hexadecimal. In base-16, A follows 9. A equals decimal 10. lol
So my apologies to the previous poster who did give the correct version. Since I don't have a functioning G3 anymore, I had no way to check it. I just haven't had the heart to throw away/dispose of my G3, yet. It sits on my desk. RIP G3. :crying:
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Is this version Root-able?
ovais_43 said:
Is this version Root-able?
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Ever since 48A, I don't believe you can root. You have to downgrade to 47A to at least use Kingroot. Otherwise, for all non-K models, the best option is to TOT flash to 10B and use Stumproot and then flash a custom stock-based ROM. XDEBs is the most popular.
iBolski said:
Ever since 48A, I don't believe you can root. You have to downgrade to 47A to at least use Kingroot. Otherwise, for all non-K models, the best option is to TOT flash to 10B and use Stumproot and then flash a custom stock-based ROM. XDEBs is the most popular.
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OK,
Well I am currently using Tekcafe v3.5 with Gabriel Kernel for more than 2 months and its working absolutely perfect.
iBolski said:
Ever since 48A, I don't believe you can root. You have to downgrade to 47A to at least use Kingroot. Otherwise, for all non-K models, the best option is to TOT flash to 10B and use Stumproot and then flash a custom stock-based ROM. XDEBs is the most popular.
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Haven't had to downgrade before, and my wife is running the latest OTA with a boatload of problems. Can you point me in the direction for downgrading so I can get her on a different ROM?
roflhorse said:
Haven't had to downgrade before, and my wife is running the latest OTA with a boatload of problems. Can you point me in the direction for downgrading so I can get her on a different ROM?
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First, you have to verify what version of phone she has because if she has the K model, you will not be able to flash custom ROMs as you cannot downgrade to 10B. You can only KDZ flash to 47A which is still marshmallow. Have you done a factory reset first?
If so and she still is having problems, open up the back, remove the battery and see what her model number is. If it ends in a K (such as VS985K, or VS985WK), then you are out of luck and cannot downgrade and flash custom ROMs. You can only KDZ flash 47A, 48A or 49A images which does a factory data reset (you'll lose all data). So if you go this route, then backup all her data to your PC first.
If the model number does NOT end in a K, then you can downgrade to 10B via a TOT flash. Again, backup ALL data on her phone as it WILL be lost.
You can find instructions to downgrade to 10B here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-downgrade-to-10b-t3354834
If she has a model K and you want to flash to 47A or 48A or 49A, then you can follow these instructions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140
You can get the 47/48/49A KDZ images from here:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=35484
NOTE: Read, read, read, and then read all the instructions one more time. Make sure you completely understand what is required and how to do it. It's hard to brick it beyond repair, but you can put it into a bulk mode which requires opening up the device, and exposing the motherboard so you can short two pins. It's not completely undoable, but it can be a pain if you put it into bulk mode. That usually happens when someone flashes an incorrect boot image onto the device that is not compatible. So, again, read, read, and read again the instructions and ensure you understand everything before even beginning to attempt to flash.
xdabbeb said:
Get me a kdz and I'll see if I can find the time to do so. No promises, however, as I have a lot going on IRL.
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Anybody have any idea where to get the newest KDZ for xdabbeb to work with?
Any recommendations for bootable replacement 4 my vs985?
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA-Developers Legacy app
meatpuppet007 said:
Any recommendations for bootable replacement 4 my vs985?
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Rootable
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Thank you thank you! I purchased a used Verizonn G3 recently to use with the BYOP program on Straight Talk. I have to have a CDMA variant where I live. I had recently rooted and installed a custom ROM (and extra goodies) on a D850 (AT&T G3) for someone else, and liked the outcome so much I HAD to have one! So after finding a very good deal on a Verizon model I couldn't wait to get it redone. That was a little over a month ago, and after first doing my diligent research on the exact procedure to use I found in horror that not only had the AA patch already been put on my phone, but that it was causing problems to those who had updated, mainly in that many could no longer hook up to wifi (mine will NOT hook to wifi, and I have found NO remedy). Then I read by someone who had tried flashing back that it had caused his phone to reset the IMEI to all zeros, and rendered it useless.. So I chose to leave well enough alone figuring that someone would figure it out soon. In all likelihood the person who had screwed up his phone flashing back did something wrong, but I didn't want to chance it. Since you found that you can indeed do it I can't wait to get 'er done! Well I will wait another day or two I guess because I will THOROUGHLY research what I need to do and make sure I have all the right things downloaded prior to actually doing it because it is the only phone I have now so I really want it to go smoothly, which I've found it almost always does IF the instructions are followed to the letter and you've read over the entire thread to make sure that your bases are covered concerning any problems that did surface. I suppose many may think I'm overly cautious, but to date I've rooted and customized quite a few devices for people, and to date have not so much as soft bricked one yet.
Again thank you for being the "guinea pig" and testing this!!! You have no idea how much it's appreciated. You just made my whole week better!