Heres the story;
Had a i9500 and had omega rom on it and i LOVED it. This was a toy around phone though; wasn't used as my daily driver.
Sold the i9500 and i now have a VZW GS4 - Is there anyway i can flash omega rom to it? or is there an omega rom for it?
What i'm ultimately asking is can i flash 9505 or 9500 roms to it ? My apologies if this has been answered, i'm still just beginning the research into this.
Thanks
ive also been checking out this hyperdrive which looks pretty cool.. although i have one issue, i'm not rooted or have twrp installed. Can anyone point me in the direction of where to download the twrp recovery for the verizon gs4?
Essentially, the US variants are classified as i9505 versions (despite having different numbers). You can easily check this by downloading an app like CPU/RAM/DEVICE Identifier and seeing what version of the CPU you have. Then go to Wikipedia and check for Galaxy S4, and on the right you'll see 3 versions, the second (i9505), should be your version.
Start here for rooting and recovery. If you DO NOT have the older Verizon build number (check in About Phone), then use the other guide in the warning section listed there for the newer build. For custom recovery involving TWRP, there is a link at the bottom of the first post. However, I was having major issues just trying to get it on, so I opted for the Clockwork Recovery mod (they have a touch interface if you donate).
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Essentially, the US variants are classified as i9505 versions (despite having different numbers). You can easily check this by downloading an app like CPU/RAM/DEVICE Identifier and seeing what version of the CPU you have. Then go to Wikipedia and check for Galaxy S4, and on the right you'll see 3 versions, the second (i9505), should be your version.
Start here for rooting and recovery. If you DO NOT have the older Verizon build number (check in About Phone), then use the other guide in the warning section listed there for the newer build. For custom recovery involving TWRP, there is a link at the bottom of the first post. However, I was having major issues just trying to get it on, so I opted for the Clockwork Recovery mod (they have a touch interface if you donate).
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i just ordered mine online last night , could you explain what in the about info would i look at to tell if its am old build or a new build?
edit: just read that post. Thanks ill let you know how it goes. My only concern is flashing the cwm or twrp , but we shall see.
thank you
Heatshiver said:
Essentially, the US variants are classified as i9505 versions (despite having different numbers). You can easily check this by downloading an app like CPU/RAM/DEVICE Identifier and seeing what version of the CPU you have. Then go to Wikipedia and check for Galaxy S4, and on the right you'll see 3 versions, the second (i9505), should be your version.
Start here for rooting and recovery. If you DO NOT have the older Verizon build number (check in About Phone), then use the other guide in the warning section listed there for the newer build. For custom recovery involving TWRP, there is a link at the bottom of the first post. However, I was having major issues just trying to get it on, so I opted for the Clockwork Recovery mod (they have a touch interface if you donate).
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Alright just got my VZW S4 - Its the VRUAME7 version out of the box :/ i noticed the other root method shows a video in which he says you cannot flash custom roms?
Unfortunately, this is true. You can root and get custom recovery, but not ROM at the moment. SafeStrap is still in development for ME7, so hopefully they will get custom ROMs working on that build.
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Alright just got my VZW S4 - Its the VRUAME7 version out of the box :/ i noticed the other root method shows a video in which he says you cannot flash custom roms?
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When you say "out of the box" did you have it activated? Also, did you buy in a brick and mortar store or online?
I am going to be buying an unactivated S4 from Bestbuy for Verizon and every one I have looked at is the MDE build, which I think is an older build than the MDK build (still trying to confirm this...)
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I have a Samsung Exhibit 4G (the older model - I have a SGH-T759, NOT the SGH-T679). I have successfully rooted it via the old zergRush exploit (and have a working busybox & SuperSU installed), so now I'm looking for a stable ROM for this device.
So far I've been Googling around and I can't seem to find a copy of CWM or an Android ROM for this device; this is probably some combination of me not knowing where to look, as well as the fact that Samsung decided to create two incompatible phones with the same name not helping at all.
I don't particularly care about having CWM, other than it seems to be the easiest method for flashing ROMs - if there's some other method I don't mind going that route instead. I also don't care that much about having the very latest version of Android - ICS would be just fine, if a stable JB ROM doesn't exist for this device.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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CmdrMoozy said:
I have a Samsung Exhibit 4G (the older model - I have a SGH-T759, NOT the SGH-T679). I have successfully rooted it via the old zergRush exploit (and have a working busybox & SuperSU installed), so now I'm looking for a stable ROM for this device.
So far I've been Googling around and I can't seem to find a copy of CWM or an Android ROM for this device; this is probably some combination of me not knowing where to look, as well as the fact that Samsung decided to create two incompatible phones with the same name not helping at all.
I don't particularly care about having CWM, other than it seems to be the easiest method for flashing ROMs - if there's some other method I don't mind going that route instead. I also don't care that much about having the very latest version of Android - ICS would be just fine, if a stable JB ROM doesn't exist for this device.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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As far as I know there is no CWM for this phone. There is a "custom" GB rom (AreaRom V1) from another forum. Enough googleing and you can find it pretty easy. You will need to use Odin to "flash" rom to this device or hemdal (may be spelled wrong). I'm really sad there isn't a lot of development for this phone, it's pretty solid as far as phones go.
I just bout the 759 model, it will be here tomorrow! I didn't know that there were two models of the Exhibit! Does this mean I won't be able to successfully follow the upgrade procedures in the wiki since they are for the 679??
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I just bout the 759 model, it will be here tomorrow! I didn't know that there were two models of the Exhibit! Does this mean I won't be able to successfully follow the upgrade procedures in the wiki since they are for the 679??
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Indeed. The Exhibit II is the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G. It gets confusing as the original Exhibit seems to have just gotten skipped over, which is sad as it is pretty full featured as far as affordable smart phones go.
Well, when I discovered this, I immediately ordered the correct model off eBay and as soon as the old model arrived, I sent it right back to the seller. The new one should be here today. Now I'm trying to find detailed instructions for this ROM flashing procedure as I've never done it before and don't want to screw it up. Do you know of any detailed instructions available online that don't leave anything to guess? I'm good at following instructions if they're complete.
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Well, when I discovered this, I immediately ordered the correct model off eBay and as soon as the old model arrived, I sent it right back to the seller. The new one should be here today. Now I'm trying to find detailed instructions for this ROM flashing procedure as I've never done it before and don't want to screw it up. Do you know of any detailed instructions available online that don't leave anything to guess? I'm good at following instructions if they're complete.
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Of the to of my head I don't as I don't have this phone. Usually it involves installing clockworkmod recovery via Samsung Kies. Then downloading the ROM you want and installing via CWM. Check in the "general" forum... There are usually a few guides to rooting, CWM, and custom ROM installation.
Thanks, I am reading about it now. When they say "flash clockworkmod" does that simply mean to install it?
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Thanks, I am reading about it now. When they say "flash clockworkmod" does that simply mean to install it?
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Yes, flash = Install.
Hello! I apologize for asking something that's fairly basic. I went to install some ROMs onto my Verizon Galaxy S4 and realized something. The ROM I was about to install is i9505, which I figured was my phone. But when I'm on the Verizon S4 forums and while I was checking my phone's model number, I realized everything says SCH-I545. Which leads me to a few questions.
What exactly should I be looking for when I want to install a ROM onto my phone?
Are Verizon S4 phones bootloader locked? or is it just the newest update? What does that mean for us?
What exactly are i9505 phones?
Sometimes it's hard for me to find direct answers to questions like these as I'm not a super active member in rooting forums. I appreciate your help very much.
Zantillian said:
Hello! I apologize for asking something that's fairly basic. I went to install some ROMs onto my Verizon Galaxy S4 and realized something. The ROM I was about to install is i9505, which I figured was my phone. But when I'm on the Verizon S4 forums and while I was checking my phone's model number, I realized everything says SCH-I545. Which leads me to a few questions.
What exactly should I be looking for when I want to install a ROM onto my phone?
Are Verizon S4 phones bootloader locked? or is it just the newest update? What does that mean for us?
What exactly are i9505 phones?
Sometimes it's hard for me to find direct answers to questions like these as I'm not a super active member in rooting forums. I appreciate your help very much.
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Welcome!
First of all, those (i9505 and SCH-I545) are model numbers. 9505 is international and I545 is verizon.
Secondly, the bootloader is unlocked for all versions of the Verizon model. However, there is a workaround for a custom recovery for the MDK build. If you are on the ME7 build, you can only root.
Rooting guides should be on the general form, and MDK loki exploit (which allows recovery installation) is also here. If you are on ME7, you can install safestrap after rooting, which kinda lets you install ROMs, through booting on top of stock.
For ROMS that work with Verizon's check out Verizon Samsung Galaxy s 4 > Android Development or Original Android Devlopment.
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Welcome!
First of all, those (i9505 and SCH-I545) are model numbers. 9505 is international and I545 is verizon.
Secondly, the bootloader is unlocked for all versions of the Verizon model. However, there is a workaround for a custom recovery for the MDK build. If you are on the ME7 build, you can only root.
Rooting guides should be on the general form, and MDK loki exploit (which allows recovery installation) is also here. If you are on ME7, you can install safestrap after rooting, which kinda lets you install ROMs, through booting on top of stock.
For ROMS that work with Verizon's check out Verizon Samsung Galaxy s 4 > Android Development or Original Android Devlopment.
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Just to clarify he means the bootloader is LOCKED for all verizon s4's. In the development section there is several touch wiz based roms, hyperdrive seems to be the most popular at the moment. the original dev section houses mostly aosp based roms, so between the 2 sections there is a ton of different rom choices. Battery life, stability, and customization are generally the most sought after features.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
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Welcome!
First of all, those (i9505 and SCH-I545) are model numbers. 9505 is international and I545 is verizon.
Secondly, the bootloader is unlocked for all versions of the Verizon model. However, there is a workaround for a custom recovery for the MDK build. If you are on the ME7 build, you can only root.
Rooting guides should be on the general form, and MDK loki exploit (which allows recovery installation) is also here. If you are on ME7, you can install safestrap after rooting, which kinda lets you install ROMs, through booting on top of stock.
For ROMS that work with Verizon's check out Verizon Samsung Galaxy s 4 > Android Development or Original Android Devlopment.
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Thank you. I do have MDK build and have stayed there from hearing about ME7. Thanks for your help.
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Just to clarify he means the bootloader is LOCKED for all verizon s4's. In the development section there is several touch wiz based roms, hyperdrive seems to be the most popular at the moment. the original dev section houses mostly aosp based roms, so between the 2 sections there is a ton of different rom choices. Battery life, stability, and customization are generally the most sought after features.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
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Thank you also for your help.
Please read forum rules before posting.
Questions and request for assistance go in the Q&A section.
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Thank you for your future attention to this.
Have a great day!
So I just got handed an S4 from a co-worker, I just spent an hour looking up info on root and stuff to load custom roms (looking mainly for CM11). My main problem seems to be all the shortened terms and everything associated with this phone, root vs unlocked bootloader vs etc, MK2?? NC5??. I can't seem to find any "newb" friendly breakdown of all of this. This isn't my first hacked device by far (I got an old DiNC and a ReZound for my last 2), but definitely the most confusing one. So here's the info I got on my phone: Galaxy S4, Verizon, SCH-I545, Android 4.4.2, VRUFNC5, hardware version: I545.06.
Can anyone point me in the right directions to understand better, and get me to my final destination of Custom rom? Or at least get me to understand this better?
I did search the first 5 pages of every section to see if there was a "newb-friendly" sticky but didn't seem to go anywhere fast, just made me more confused.
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So I just got handed an S4 from a co-worker, I just spent an hour looking up info on root and stuff to load custom roms (looking mainly for CM11). My main problem seems to be all the shortened terms and everything associated with this phone, root vs unlocked bootloader vs etc, MK2?? NC5??. I can't seem to find any "newb" friendly breakdown of all of this. This isn't my first hacked device by far (I got an old DiNC and a ReZound for my last 2), but definitely the most confusing one. So here's the info I got on my phone: Galaxy S4, Verizon, SCH-I545, Android 4.4.2, VRUFNC5, hardware version: I545.06.
Can anyone point me in the right directions to understand better, and get me to my final destination of Custom rom? Or at least get me to understand this better?
I did search the first 5 pages of every section to see if there was a "newb-friendly" sticky but didn't seem to go anywhere fast, just made me more confused.
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The problem with a simple "newb friendly" page is that every update to the phone changes what you need to do to root and what you can run.
For your NC5 phone, you need to use Towelroot to root it. That gets you root, but you're stuck with the stock bootloader. That means that you can't directly run a custom ROM. You can use Safestrap to allocate space for an alternative ROM, which is almost the same as a fully unlocked phone. The big thing you lose is that you can't run arbitrary ROMs, just what's compatible with the stock kernel. No CM, no AOSP.
So, read up on Towelroot and Safestrap. Once you have those down, you should be n the way.
Yeah, I got towel root already installed, supersu running and added to system and Knox disabled. Where should I be looking at roms that I can run under safestrap? Or should I say which section of the forums? Thank you for your response btw.
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Yeah, I got towel root already installed, supersu running and added to system and Knox disabled. Where should I be looking at roms that I can run under safestrap? Or should I say which section of the forums? Thank you for your response btw.
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Usually, roms that are compatible with safestrap are labeled as such. Since nc5 doesn't allow custom kernels, you will stuck with touchwiz kernels, so usually the roms will look like the stock samsung experience or a themed version. If you want an aosp themed safestrap rom, get eclipse rom. If you want a 99% gpe s4 rom download the gpe edition safestrap rom( it has some bugs though).
Usually roms are located at the "Android development" section of the forum. The gpe rom thread is in the general section.
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Yeah, I got towel root already installed, supersu running and added to system and Knox disabled. Where should I be looking at roms that I can run under safestrap? Or should I say which section of the forums? Thank you for your response btw.
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The thing to keep in mind, is that safestrap loads too late to be able to replace the kernel. This is the limiting factor, your stuck on the stock kernel... Different versions of android and different versions of kernels may have slightly different functions/parameters coded into the kernel, so calling a newer function or calling a function with parameters that no longer match the new style will fail.... so if the rom wasn't directly designed for the stock kernel of the same version your using it likely won't work.
In practice that means you need a rom based on TW, that is the same version (NC5) as you are currently using. Not sure but there are likely a few changes the Rom make needs to add for safe strap compatibility... Basically when you look at the Rom's thread it will list a baseband (NC5) and say its safestrap compatible.
Thanks to all of you, that clears up a lot of confusion I had. Now where do I find out (or how do I decifer) if I'm MJ7/MK2/ME7/MI1? Or am I correct in assuming I'm NOT (all the builds I see for safestrap mention those only no NC5.
I just received my LG G3 in the mail today and I couldn't be more happier with my purchase. I still have a lot of reading and toying around with this device, being that it is my first LG device of any kind. With that being said, is there any useful information or links that would be helpful to learn about this device. I have been using Google of course but I am interested in Unlocking & Rooting this device if it's possible. I have the LG G3 Verizon Wireless Prepaid device, with the device being a prepaid device and not on a contract with Verizon I was unsure of whether or not I am limited to what I can do with this device. Any info or links are very much appreciated and I am looking forward to looking at, and hopefully trying out, some of the work for this device. I see a lot of familiar developers on here with their work and I am excited to feed my flashing hunger!
Thanks in advance!
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I just received my LG G3 in the mail today and I couldn't be more happier with my purchase. I still have a lot of reading and toying around with this device, being that it is my first LG device of any kind. With that being said, is there any useful information or links that would be helpful to learn about this device. I have been using Google of course but I am interested in Unlocking & Rooting this device if it's possible. I have the LG G3 Verizon Wireless Prepaid device, with the device being a prepaid device and not on a contract with Verizon I was unsure of whether or not I am limited to what I can do with this device. Any info or links are very much appreciated and I am looking forward to looking at, and hopefully trying out, some of the work for this device. I see a lot of familiar developers on here with their work and I am excited to feed my flashing hunger!
Thanks in advance!
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I'm not on a contract either and i have not found any issues with not being able to do anything.
Here is a one click root thread for easy rooting. http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
As far as a custom recovery i believe you need to be on 10b for it to stick. Go into settings/about phone/software info and see what software version you are on now. VS98523C is what i am on now from a custom lollipop rom. Most likely you are on VS98512B kitkat rom.
If you do need to roll back to 10b this is what i do. http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140
It's very simple to rollback if you have to. I don't believe you can apply twrp any other way unless that has changed.
Get Flashify from the google play store and the latest twrp. Flash the twrp img file in Flashify.
After you have that all setup find a sweet rom you want and go to town.
Some of my info may be a bit old as things change fast lol.
This is a very useful thread to keep an eye on as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/reference-stock-img-files-t2966958
Thanks for the info! You are right, I am currently running VS98512B/Android version - 4.4.2. I am going to do a bit of reading up on downgrading and getting this thing rooted so I can start flashing some ROMS. I just want to make sure I don't do anything out of order that could potentially brick the device. Thanks again for the info and links, very much appreciated!
So after reading for countless hours in the past couple of days, I have obtained a lot of new information for this device. I am also a bit confused about a couple things which I expected because this is my first LG device I have ever owned. After looking through all of the info and the links posted above and still a bit hesitant to root and start flashing. I am currently running Android version 4.4.2 with my software version being VS98512B, would it be a good idea to upgrade the device to Lollipop 5.0? I wouldn't mind upgrading but I don't want it to prevent me from being able to root the device. I saw that some people with the same software version have been using the LG one click root tool and have had success with rooting the device. Is downgrading the device to "10B" the only way to install TWRP recovery so that I can flash ROMS/MODS etc? Sorry for the noobish questions, with work piling on top of me I am limited to how much reading I can do. Any advice/ info is very much appreciated, of course I will continue reading up as much as possible until I feel confident in taking the necessary steps to rooting the device.
Thanks in advance
There was some discussion about being able to boot a bumped recent TWRP from a rooted v23c if you replaced the aboot partition with one from like v10b. I don't have any details past that, because I believe rooted KitKat is a far better firmware for my vs985 than the crappy v23c Verizon has put out, and I like stock for the camera, etc.
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You can root on 23c and get bumped twrp. It's early and cannot find the link atm. Look around the lg g3 Verizon forum for a one click root method. Took less than 10 minutes total to get root..
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To install TWRP on 23C, once rooted with the one click script, search Google Play for VS985 TWRP autorec.
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To install TWRP on 23C, once rooted with the one click script, search Google Play for VS985 TWRP autorec.
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As with the OP of this thread, this is my first LG mobile device and for that matter first time using Verizon as a mobile carrier. I was hesitant on updating and installing the latest firmware update release from Verizon. I would of been going from 12b to 23C. I waited a couple days even though my phone was continuously asking me to do the update, so I finally broke and went through the update. So I did the install and put me were I am now on 23C running 5.0.1.
I also have a Samsung Galaxy S3 from AT&T (unlocked) which since this is my first time rooting, possibly learning to use X-Posed and testing out RAM, possibly better files to get the most out of my phones that I could.
Which is why I truly appreciate how great our community development teams have put worked together for us users.
As far as my LGG3, I like the stock rom especially over TouchWiz from my S4 and seeing it on my girls S5. My only complaint that I really have is that I wish I had more control over the settings in the camera. Such as the ISO, white balance, aperture, etc. Yet, I did find an camera application that does allow me to access those features. I just don't understand why LG wouldn't have that already customized into the camera settings.
I'll keep an eye on this post and see how far we get. Also, like OP stated any URL or previous posts I might help us are very much appreciated. Thanks so much in advance. Also, thanks for the users who have posted useful links already.
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There was some discussion about being able to boot a bumped recent TWRP from a rooted v23c if you replaced the aboot partition with one from like v10b. I don't have any details past that, because I believe rooted KitKat is a far better firmware for my vs985 than the crappy v23c Verizon has put out, and I like stock for the camera, etc.
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Hey @trent999 right now I'm using also using 23c. I'm on stock and after I went from 10b to 23c 5.0.1 I am losing battery life a lot faster than I did on 10b.
But my question to you is how you commented on the camera. I like the stock camera, but I really feel it's missing A LOT that say like that Samsung Galaxy line comes stock ready. But I saw yesterday ( since I haven't looked really into the G4,) that the G4 comes with all the settings that I really wish the G3 came with. For example is being allowed to change the ISO settings, white balance, focus mode, etc.. The best application that I've found to substitute it is an app called " A Better Camera " and one that was recommended " FV-5. "
I really don't know or understand why they left those out on there flagship phone of 2014. Don't get me wrong, IMO the only camera that shoots out the box as good, even better is the S6 Edge.
So you have any opinion on this bud?
You made the right choice. This might be the first phone I actually keep for 2 years.
@0secdox, in the run-up to the release of the G3, LG made a big point of how quick and how easy the camera was going to be to use, what with very fast laser focus and all. I think they wanted it to be limited in options so it would not confuse us point&click folks.
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I got mine last week too, I lost my root access on my Note 3 for good (well until the community gets a lollipop exploit). I bricked my phone while it was on lollipop and odin could only restore lollipop.
BTW LG G3 way better than the Note 3.
I will be buying a used LG G3 to place on pageplus nest week. Already have the SIM card, but I want to wait a week or two prior to activating.
My question is this. I want to root and install TWRP prior to activating?
I have read that I can use (Vol up, Vol down, Back, Home to bypass the activation screen). This gets me to wifi.
but can I then root and install TWRP using One Click and Autorec without activating the phone?
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I will be buying a used LG G3 to place on pageplus nest week. Already have the SIM card, but I want to wait a week or two prior to activating.
My question is this. I want to root and install TWRP prior to activating?
I have read that I can use (Vol up, Vol down, Back, Home to bypass the activation screen). This gets me to wifi.
but can I then root and install TWRP using One Click and Autorec without activating the phone?
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If that doesn't work try tapping the corners of the screen starting top left, top right, bottom right, bottom left. That should skip setup also... I believe
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If that doesn't work try tapping the corners of the screen starting top left, top right, bottom right, bottom left. That should skip setup also... I believe
Kickin it on my VS985
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Thanks for that info, but my real question is about being able to root and install TWRP without the phone being activated.
I don't think being activated or not activated will affect the ability to root or put TWRP on. You can always side-load the app from the play store AutoRec TWRP VS985 after rooted to put TWRP on the easiest way.
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I don't think being activated or not activated will affect the ability to root or put TWRP on. You can always side-load the app from the play store AutoRec TWRP VS985 after rooted to put TWRP on the easiest way.
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Thanks
I just bought a LG G3 and just rooted it and installed TWRP. I noticed I'm on 23C. Still on stock and keep getting prompted for an update (24B??). Do I need to upgrade to 24B to be able to install roms that list 24B as required firmware?
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I just bought a LG G3 and just rooted it and installed TWRP. I noticed I'm on 23C. Still on stock and keep getting prompted for an update (24B??). Do I need to upgrade to 24B to be able to install roms that list 24B as required firmware?
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OK. I'm about three weeks ahead of you and have done a lot of reading. I see you have root and TWRP.
First thing don't take the update. There is a thread a few threads down in this forum on how to disable the update.
Once you have done that, you can download the TWRP Manager to update TWRP to 2.8.7.0 if you aren't there already.
Once that is done, you have two 24B ROMS to choose from Jasmine 8.0 and Skydragon 5.0 (I am using Skydragon 5.0)
Both ROMS are in the Verizon LG G3 Android Development forum. The Skydragon forum is titled Skydragon 4.0 but the link to the 5.0 ROM in on page 429.
Skydragon also has an accompanying kernel (4.2) the link is on page 141 of the Skydragon 4.02 Kernel thread found in Verizon Lg G3 Original Android Development forum
I don't use the Jasmine ROM so I am not sure if there is an accompanying kernel.
There is also a 24B version of the Modem you search for.
I strongly suggest you take the time to read the forums listed above.
As I said, I am only three weeks into my LG G3, but Skydragon is fast, stable and easy on the battery.
Any more experienced participants, please feel free to correct any errors on my part
Edit: There are other ROMS listed in the Verizon Lg G3 Original Android Development forum such as CM or Paranoid Android, but Jasmine and Skydragon are very close to stock which is what I wanted.
Interesting... I tried to boot to recovery (Power+Vol Down) to flash a rom and TWRP didn't come up, but "System Recovery" did. Not sure whats going on since I was able to get to TWRP earlier. I tried using the One Click Root tool to boot to recovery, but it seems to just sit at a black screen. Any ideas?
I understand that the thread title seems like I am being a complete noob (although to be fair, I am).
My journey with this S6 Edge thus far:
I have a Canadian variant (G925W8) and managed to soft brick it through sheer idiocy. I then learned a ton of stuff from you guys here on the forums. My intent is to get this phone running in as close to stock form as possible, however the bloatware apps are not needed. I eventually got one thing working and then the next and currently the phone has XtreStoLite 3.3.1 Marshmallow Rom installed (found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968)
I went after the Marshmallow install using the files indicated in that thread. So I have a Marshmallow bootloader, modem etc.
So now I can get into why my title is so strange. When I booted into the phone (which, for the most part, is working alright) I went to enable developer options again and noticed that my model number indicated in the phone is now a G925F. During the install of the custom rom, I made sure to select all options to indicate that my phone was a W8 variant and yet this is what the phone is reporting back to me.
The reason I have this question is because I am looking to get rid of the custom rom, for the aforementioned 'mostly working' comment, and go full stock firmware. Would I be able to find an F variant stock firmware and load that straight on? If yes, do I also need to switch over the bootloader and modem files to an F variant as those are probably hardware based? Which model number matters more? How much is the firmware version reliant on the hardware model number?
In the meantime I will tinker with the Aroma add-ons to get all the functionality the way I want it.
Thanks for any replies on this matter.