Any one going to get this to work with the new update, it was so incredibly easy to do I'm spoiled.. I'd like to stay stock but rooted for WiFi tethering. Easiest way?
Gonna be a while... OTA hasn't even hit Sprint yet... If u don't wanna wait then flash barren rom. If u flashed the zv6 file then u are stuck until someone sidesteps Google and LG security patches that block root.
vincey2kr1 said:
Any one going to get this to work with the new update, it was so incredibly easy to do I'm spoiled.. I'd like to stay stock but rooted for WiFi tethering. Easiest way?
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ZV6 has patched the vulnerability that Stump exploited. No way to know if anyone will find a way to root ZV6. If you want ZV6 and root, you'll need to be rooted on ZV4, flash bumped TWRP, and then flash ZV6 (see link below). If you really want the stock recovery, you can flash that after flashing ZV6. It's around here somewhere.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/zv6-update-accept-info-fixes-t2959461
This is already discussed here, including the notes I got back from the team who brought us Stump:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/fyi-stump-root-bump-ls990zv6-t2947945
I would not ask for an ETA.
Bottom line: We have root, you just have some work to keep it.
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I really hope that the Stump team can find a way around this new update.
Miss my root badly......:crying:
Damitu said:
Bashing palm on forehead
I really hope that the Stump team can find a way around this new update.
Miss my root badly......:crying:
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You can downgrade to the ZV4 ROM, which is rootable, using LG's tools. You'll be starting with a clean phone, and have to redo all your apps and settings, but at least you'll be able to root again.
Anyone try purple drake yet to root yet?
Zv6 what changes were made besides removing root
kennwoodkenn said:
Zv6 what changes were made besides removing root
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Google Security Patches
Qualcomm Security Patch
International Voice over WiFi
Improve unlock algorithm when phone is in the pocket
Enhancements to the LG Home (Sluggish UI fix)
Enhancement to the compass application
Enhancement to the Auxiliary cable recognition
Added Mobolize
https://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/179578
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A brief history of KitKat and ROOT
Nexus devices and all other devices with unlockable bootloaders have root, because those devices can have custom recoveries and flashing superuser.zip is possible.
The Moto X has root on 4.4 because 4.2.2 was rootable and JCase figured out how to keep that exploit through an OTA to 4.4. This method is broken on 4.4.2 rolling out now.
The G2 has root on 4.2 AND a work around the locked bootloader with LOKI.
It was discovered that you could keep root on 4.4.2 on the G2 by using the 4.2.2 bootloader AND a custom kernel. The stock kitkat kernel will NOT boot unless the 4.4.2 bootloader is present. G2 variants with released kernel sources have root thanks to this discovery.
The method involves rooting 4.2.2, using the loki exploit to install recovery, then flashing the rooted 4.4.2 stock rom FOR YOUR VARIANT.
As soon as source code is released by LG for your variant, a custom kernel which will work with the 4.2.2 bootloader can be built.
This is where we are today.
KitKat has been out for several months and an exploit for root has not been found.
Edit....
Autoprime has rooted KitKat. Ioroot works.
Any word yet for the d801 from T-Mobile?
Do you know if SuperSU would be able to retain root w/ the 4.4.2 OTA and Survival mode enabled?
redduc900 said:
Do you know if SuperSU would be able to retain root w/ the 4.4.2 OTA and Survival mode enabled?
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I believe I am right in saying that it can but it's uses will be very limited as you will be unable to flash a custom recovery. Depends what you require from your rooted device.
SuperSU survival mode didn't work from JB to KK via OTA, for what it's worth. I just want to run a couple of root apps + xposed, so it would have been ideal.
Didn't survive root for me either. T-Mobile D801.
You said that after several months an exploit for root has nor been found.
So should we expect a solution and nor a workaround for the bootloader in one month or more?
Or should we expect to not see a solution at all?
The point of my thread is to say where we are. There is no way to speculate about when/if root gets found for kitkat.
gunnyman said:
The point of my thread is to say where we are. There is no way to speculate about when/if root gets found for kitkat.
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I understand so for the moment we have nothing !
I just saw an article in android news on flipboard that chainfire has already rooted the galaxy s5 and its not even out yet.
Hopefully we can get something soon.
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Samsung must not have patched the Odin exploit. Chainfire's Samsung roots involve flashing a rooted image if I recall.
This rather sucks, as I got another G2 and it came with 4.4.2 already installed. I think I'm screwed until an actual exploit comes along. I want my root, but not enough to downgrade > upgrade > potentially find out it didn't survive. Bleh. And who knows, they might even have patched the bootloader for all I know.
Having said all that, where might one find a JB image for a D800?
JellyBean ROM to regain root on G2
voxluna said:
Having said all that, where might one find a JB image for a D800?
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To answer my own question... there's a thread here that describes going back to JellyBean, with links to several other threads with additional options, such as mixed firmware and other things.
FWIW, I want to revert to JB for two reasons. One, I don't see a great deal of improvement with KK (for my purposes at least). Second, of course, is to have root -- primarily so I can block ads without having to run Spotflux.
Of course, flashing a ROM backwards like this necessitates wiping the phone, which is a pain in the ass I'm not sure I need right now. It would be a lot better to just have root for KitKat, obviously.
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This rather sucks, as I got another G2 and it came with 4.4.2 already installed. I think I'm screwed until an actual exploit comes along. I want my root, but not enough to downgrade > upgrade > potentially find out it didn't survive. Bleh. And who knows, they might even have patched the bootloader for all I know.
Having said all that, where might one find a JB image for a D800?
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An exploit has been found, and it works fine on the D800 4 4.2 as tested by me. I now have root. Just follow this link, it called IOROOT25: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51506801
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http://www.droid-life.com/2014/10/1...date-with-knox-2-0-connectivity-improvements/
...Sigh. When will vzw pull their heads out of their..
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...Sigh. When will vzw pull their heads out of their..
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Until they realize they are not doing their customers any favors, never.
I knew better. Got an MDK device, rooted it immediately and have been running CM ever since. [emoji41]
If you guys are talking about Knox 2.0...get used to it. Knox is being incorporated by Google in Android "L".
Remember, with all the hackers out there, the average Joe and Joan want their privacy secured...all the banking that is done from the phones now?
And also Verizon is the largest carrier for military and commercial contracts...to keep them and get more the phones have to be as secure as possible.
Anyone try to see if Towelroot works with this build?
I think they need to find another root method. Towelroot only works on kernels june 3 and below. I have no idea if it will work if you used it
I'm not upgrading. All flashaholics like me will DEFINITELY just wait for a possible exploit for NC5 than hope for the almost nonexistent chance there will be an unlock in the new firmware. Just my $0.02
Sent from an S4 Lost in the Echoe
SolidSnakeUS said:
Anyone try to see if Towelroot works with this build?
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We have been able to use towelroot on the latest updates for the att S4, S5, and Vz S5 by flashing back the previous kernel, rooting, then reflashing the new unexploitable kernel. Vz S4 users will likely be able to do the same on NG6.
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Least they could have done was give us 4.4.4 at the same time.
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Anyone get this yet. What android version is it still 4.4.2
Does towelroot work on this update? I want to know before I take the plunge...
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Downloading now. I don't care if I lose root. I'll test towelroot after the update.
MedleHed said:
Downloading now. I don't care if I lose root. I'll test towelroot after the update.
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Towelroot is guaranteed not to work. A better option is to grab the update from your cache/fota folder and post so that we can make a workaround to keep root.
Yep id give it to muniz.
Theres no way im going through the drama we had last time.
Surge1223 said:
Yep id give it to muniz.
Theres no way im going through the drama we had last time.
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Lol, I remember and don't blame you at all.
It's confirmed that towelroot doesn't work. The version is still 4.4.2. The first thing I noticed was the GPS toggle in the notification area is now a Location toggle.
Any method of rooting?
Now that Towelroot is out, is there any way of rooting on the latest version? Downgrading, flashing an image in Odin, etc? Or are we pretty much screwed until a work around is found?
asalkowskineo said:
Now that Towelroot is out, is there any way of rooting on the latest version? Downgrading, flashing an image in Odin, etc? Or are we pretty much screwed until a work around is found?
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There is a very good chance that the kernel swap method will work on this latest build.
Someone just needs to grab the ota from their device. We'll take the kernel from the new update and package it into an Odin flashable .tar. You'll then flash the old NC5 kernel after taking the update, re-boot and root using towelroot, then reflash the new kernel. No guarantees but this method has been working on all of the latest Sammy updates.
muniz_ri said:
There is a very good chance that the kernel swap method will work on this latest build.
Someone just needs to grab the ota from their device. We'll take the kernel from the new update and package it into an Odin flashable .tar. You'll then flash the old NC5 kernel after taking the update, re-boot and root using towelroot, then reflash the new kernel. No guarantees but this method has been working on all of the latest Sammy updates.
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I could give you guys the OTA if you tell me how to do it. I'm by no means an expert at rooting, but I've had a few years experience. So basically you'll modify the new kernel to allow downgrading to NC5, root, then update again? I had Towelroot before I updated, had OTA survival mode enabled in SuperSU, and had it installed as a system app, but I still lost root on this latest update. :crying:
muniz_ri said:
There is a very good chance that the kernel swap method will work on this latest build.
Someone just needs to grab the ota from their device. We'll take the kernel from the new update and package it into an Odin flashable .tar. You'll then flash the old NC5 kernel after taking the update, re-boot and root using towelroot, then reflash the new kernel. No guarantees but this method has been working on all of the latest Sammy updates.
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When they finally block us from doing this, it will be a dark day lol.
I read that some are unable to root ZV6. I can't even install it...
My Device: Sprint LG G3 LS990
Root: One click stump root.
ROM: Stock everything else (ROM, Kernel).
Tweaks: Very slight modifications to the phone (increased volume, changed boot animation and added some dual screen apps).
I am having a problem INSTALLING the OTA update. My phone keeps downloading it but after I select install and it reboots (after looking like it installed) I am still at the ZV4 version ( KVT49L . LS990ZV4 ) , not the new ZV6...
Any tips? Is the rooting of the phone the problem?
NOTE: I only rooted to be able to make a few tweaks...
Thanks!
If you want ZV6, then you need to look...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54912191
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55225699
And
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57185864
Thanks for taking the time to reply. Interesting response...
Why would I need ZV6?
I already said that I am receiving the OTA. My problem is NOT needing the update but INSTEAD HOW DO I GET IT INSTALLED.
Please elaborate... Did you misunderstand my problem? TL;DR? Or did you mean to say that I will need to flash?
??
Thanks
Doug
Sent from my Sprint LG G3 - not responsible for random incorrect words due to crappy auto correct...
OldDogEyes said:
Thanks for taking the time to reply. Interesting response...
Why would I need ZV6?
I already said that I am receiving the OTA. My problem is NOT needing the update but INSTEAD HOW DO I GET IT INSTALLED.
Please elaborate... Did you misunderstand my problem? TL;DR? Or did you mean to say that I will need to flash?
??
Thanks
Doug
Sent from my Sprint LG G3 - not responsible for random incorrect words due to crappy auto correct...
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In all those threads I linked above answers all of your questions.
There is no root for ZV6.
If you have root on ZV4 you can't take the update.
If you want to update to ZV6 and still have root, then you'll need to unlock your phone so you can flash a Rom linked above.
You're actually lucky the OTA didn't install. Quite a few people have soft-bricked their phones trying to install the OTA on a rooted, modified device. Either flash the stock ZV4 using LG's flashtool and take the OTA (which can't be rooted), or install TWRP and then the pre-rooted ZV6 linked to above.
In the future, never, ever, take an OTA when rooted.
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In the future, never, ever, take an OTA when rooted.
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Thanks.. How do I get rid of the persistent notification that can't be dismissed that wants me to reboot to install?
Is there any way to block the update from being downloaded? Are the ZV6 security fixes critical?
Thanks again...
Sent from my Sprint LG G3 - not responsible for random incorrect words due to crappy auto correct...
In the 3rd link I posted. Read that post and the one below it.
It'll tell you how to remove it and how to disable the notifications.
ZV6 runs a lot better than ZV4 out of the box.
OldDogEyes said:
Thanks.. How do I get rid of the persistent notification that can't be dismissed that wants me to reboot to install?
Is there any way to block the update from being downloaded? Are the ZV6 security fixes critical?
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I wouldn't call ZV6 critical, but it does contain quite a few bug fixes and other minor improvements. The best way, IMHO, would be to install either the stock ZV6 ROM through TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/development/rom-stock-zv6-base-odex-deodex-t2949087
Or flash BarRin, a debloated, slightly tweaked stock ZV6 ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/development/rom-barrin-odexed-deodexed-t2950747
Since these are both ZV6, the updater will see you on ZV6 and not prompt you to update.
Because you may have made built.promp mods
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
Sent from my G3, rockin Illusion
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
bweN diorD said:
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.
bweN diorD said:
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.
Sent from my VK810 4G
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:
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?
LeftyGR said:
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.
IamFlynn said:
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!
IamFlynn said:
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!
IamFlynn said:
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
outofluck said:
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!