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Hi, I'm new here. Thanks to everyone who responds to this. I have a sprint lg g3, and I used stump root I believe to root the phone when I got it. My question is, how can I update to lollipop now? I don't mind getting rid of root or super SU. I don't use it for much anyway. Every time I try manually updating to lollipop it says there's no update. Thanks again for any replies.
shiniku said:
Hi, I'm new here. Thanks to everyone who responds to this. I have a sprint lg g3, and I used stump root I believe to root the phone when I got it. My question is, how can I update to lollipop now? I don't mind getting rid of root or super SU. I don't use it for much anyway. Every time I try manually updating to lollipop it says there's no update. Thanks again for any replies.
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What version are you running? ZV4, ZV6, or ZV8?
I'll assume it's ZV4 because Stump worked. Then all you need to do is "Bump" for recovery.
It's all in the FAQ if you are on ZV4.
Ya, it's zv4. Thank you. Do you think the update is worth it? I read somewhere that it wasn't any good.
engine95 said:
What version are you running? ZV4, ZV6, or ZV8?
I'll assume it's ZV4 because Stump worked. Then all you need to do is "Bump" for recovery.
It's all in the FAQ if you are on ZV4.
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Also, is this the right page? http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/orig-development/bump-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-sprint-t2900588 if not, can you link it please? Thanks again.
shiniku said:
Also, is this the right page? http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/orig-development/bump-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-sprint-t2900588 if not, can you link it please? Thanks again.
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Yup. That's it. Like I said, all the links you need are in the FAQ.
I think it's worth it. But once you have the recovery, you can flash other roms and find out.
2 stock ZV8 ROMS. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58846091
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58966766
I've searched this forum several times and can't seem to find a straight answer to this. Is it possible (stable) to run the modem from the ZV8 ROM with a stock (rooted) ZV6 OS? I don't want to run a ZV8 ROM until Xposed is more mature, but I hear that the ZV8 modem is much improved. If this is possible, what is the best method to accomplish it?
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I've searched this forum several times and can't seem to find a straight answer to this. Is it possible (stable) to run the modem from the ZV8 ROM with a stock (rooted) ZV6 OS? I don't want to run a ZV8 ROM until Xposed is more mature, but I hear that the ZV8 modem is much improved. If this is possible, what is the best method to accomplish it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58846161
That post is from a while back, but it had zv8 and zv6 modems. Might be what your looking for. I believe it said zv8 modem wasn't recognized by number, but still worked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58847974
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dodgeboy said:
I've searched this forum several times and can't seem to find a straight answer to this. Is it possible (stable) to run the modem from the ZV8 ROM with a stock (rooted) ZV6 OS? I don't want to run a ZV8 ROM until Xposed is more mature, but I hear that the ZV8 modem is much improved. If this is possible, what is the best method to accomplish it?
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No not possible, if you use ZV8 modem on kitkat rom you will have radio errors. I think it has to do with PIE, position independent executable, binaries.
For the hell of it I wanna take my vs985 back to the first firmware that came on it from the beginning or the oldest possible firmware preferably the time it was released. I'm just confused cuz I'm seeing 10b KDZ's saying jellybean 4.2.2 (and tot) but, the ones I've downloaded from several different places turn out to be a tot file that is actually kitkat 4.4.2 which is not what I quite expected. I figured someone made a mistake naming the file but several different ones now? What am I missing? I just wanna try the oldest stuff I missed out on for a lil while and custom roms would work too but kk is the lowest I find so is there anything even lower I cant find a clear answer lol.
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10b is the original stock firmware.
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For the hell of it I wanna take my vs985 back to the first firmware that came on it from the beginning or the oldest possible firmware preferably the time it was released. I'm just confused cuz I'm seeing 10b KDZ's saying jellybean 4.2.2 (and tot) but, the ones I've downloaded from several different places turn out to be a tot file that is actually kitkat 4.4.2 which is not what I quite expected. I figured someone made a mistake naming the file but several different ones now? What am I missing? I just wanna try the oldest stuff I missed out on for a lil while and custom roms would work too but kk is the lowest I find so is there anything even lower I cant find a clear answer lol.
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Hi!
There wasn't any Jellybean available for this phone. For example, 10B for my LG G Pad 8.3 tablet was Jellybean. You can find the correct 10B KDZ and TOT in @annoyingduck 's stickied return to stock thread in the General section. If the filename has VS985 in it, it's likely the correct one.
Also please in the future post questions in the Q&A section. I'll ask a mod to move this thread there. Thanks!
That's exactly what I thought, I didn't think this phone was even this old but I have the files right here saying vs985 and 4.2.2 jellybean lol but it has to be a mistake. I appreciate your reply sorry about that after these years I still get lost and mixed up here sometimes , and this can be deleted now I got the right answer , thanks again
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Hi!
There wasn't any Jellybean available for this phone. For example, 10B for my LG G Pad 8.3 tablet was Jellybean. You can find the correct 10B KDZ and TOT in @annoyingduck 's stickied return to stock thread in the General section. If the filename has VS985 in it, it's likely the correct one.
Also please in the future post questions in the Q&A section. I'll ask a mod to move this thread there. Thanks!
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I'm just now realizing I'm not seeing where to delete a post, does it take a mod to do that? Just curious
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dadrumgod said:
That's exactly what I thought, I didn't think this phone was even this old but I have the files right here saying vs985 and 4.2.2 jellybean lol but it has to be a mistake. I appreciate your reply sorry about that after these years I still get lost and mixed up here sometimes , and this can be deleted now I got the right answer , thanks again
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Hopefully it's the right file. You're welcome, no problem!
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I'm just now realizing I'm not seeing where to delete a post, does it take a mod to do that? Just curious
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You have to ask a mod to delete it. I already asked them to move it to Q&A - no reason to delete the thread.
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For the hell of it I wanna take my vs985 back to the first firmware that came on it from the beginning or the oldest possible firmware preferably the time it was released. I'm just confused cuz I'm seeing 10b KDZ's saying jellybean 4.2.2 (and tot) but, the ones I've downloaded from several different places turn out to be a tot file that is actually kitkat 4.4.2 which is not what I quite expected. I figured someone made a mistake naming the file but several different ones now? What am I missing? I just wanna try the oldest stuff I missed out on for a lil while and custom roms would work too but kk is the lowest I find so is there anything even lower I cant find a clear answer lol.
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Mine is on VS98510B Android Version 4.4.2, came like that, but about to change that though as soon as I read up enough and figure out which is best way to go about custom rom install, (currently stock 10B rooted/bumped, w/twrp 3.0/ few mods)
Mike
11fan said:
Mine is on VS98510B Android Version 4.4.2, came like that, but about to change that though as soon as I read up enough and figure out which is best way to go about custom rom install, (currently stock 10B rooted/bumped, w/twrp 3.0/ few mods)
Mike
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Well I can tell how just about every Rom and mod runs on this phone and anything that you need to know I'm sure I've come across the issue at some point. I've tried everything I could find from your stock version to the latest mm stock and custom roms. A good hint I can give you is make sure you flash the right bootstack before jumping between android versions or you could wind up with a Qualcomm 9008 super brick where the real fun begins lol But it's very easy with this phone and it still blows my G4 outta the water so bad it's pathetic. I had 2 G4's and traded one fire this G3
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dadrumgod said:
For the hell of it I wanna take my vs985 back to the first firmware that came on it from the beginning or the oldest possible firmware preferably the time it was released. I'm just confused cuz I'm seeing 10b KDZ's saying jellybean 4.2.2 (and tot) but, the ones I've downloaded from several different places turn out to be a tot file that is actually kitkat 4.4.2 which is not what I quite expected. I figured someone made a mistake naming the file but several different ones now? What am I missing? I just wanna try the oldest stuff I missed out on for a lil while and custom roms would work too but kk is the lowest I find so is there anything even lower I cant find a clear answer lol.
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I just ran across that same file looking through my G3 files, I'm not sure which thread I got links from, but most likely came from afh in someones collection of G3 files. name of the file is "8._ VS98510B_01.KDZ-4.2.2-Jellybean-MD5_hash_inside-(not_official" and it's 1.47 GB in size, I expect it was just named incorrectly
11fan said:
I just ran across that same file looking through my G3 files, I'm not sure which thread I got links from, but most likely came from afh in someones collection of G3 files. name of the file is "8._ VS98510B_01.KDZ-4.2.2-Jellybean-MD5_hash_inside-(not_official" and it's 1.47 GB in size, I expect it was just named incorrectly
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DOH ME! I'm the culprit. Sorry about that. As soon as I saw the file name you put I knew it was mine. I'll fix that. LOL! I can't believe I did that, and of course I'm sure the reason I did that was my confusion between my tablet 10B and this phone's 10B. SIGH! Thanks for posting that and I'll correct that now!
Thanks @dadrumgod too for starting this thread which lead to me knowing that I had named the files wrongly.
Lol, its all good, figured it was just a mistake! However I did just d/l the 10B.kdz from autoprime via chainfire and it was 1.51 GB in size, slightly different, any concern for that? Thanks for all your help! Past present and future lol
Mike
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11fan said:
Lol, its all good, figured it was just a mistake! However I did just d/l the 10B.kdz from autoprime via chainfire and it was 1.51 GB in size, slightly different, any concern for that? Thanks for all your help! Past present and future lol
Mike
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The KDZs and TOTs in my Android File Host section are in 7-Zip archives that you have to extract to use (and are therefore compressed).
I do that since it seems so few people check MD5 hashes, plus TOTs aren't already compressed like KDZs are, so you reasonably know that when you extract an archive that the file inside it is correct and intact.
In other words, did you compare sizes with the 7-Zip archive you downloaded or the KDZ you extracted from it?
In the end I believe the TOT and KDZ-flashing software checks the file to make sure it's both okay and is for the device you have connected, anyway.
You're welcome!
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
DOH ME! I'm the culprit. Sorry about that. As soon as I saw the file name you put I knew it was mine. I'll fix that. LOL! I can't believe I did that, and of course I'm sure the reason I did that was my confusion between my tablet 10B and this phone's 10B. SIGH! Thanks for posting that and I'll correct that now!
Thanks @dadrumgod too for starting this thread which lead to me knowing that I had named the files wrongly.
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Yea I was kinda curious about that one, but at least ya know huh, I've made quite a few Oops's myself lol.. But I'm still shocked at how much better the older roms are in alot of ways and LG did pretty good with kk apparently. But I have a gpad 10.1 vk700 and was surprised the lil difference between kk and LP and changed back and forth a good bit quite a few times mixing up what I was running... I should warranty that thing and play with it again, but no recovery so too limited.. Wah Wah Wah lol
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Yea I was kinda curious about that one, but at least ya know huh, I've made quite a few Oops's myself lol.. But I'm still shocked at how much better the older roms are in alot of ways and LG did pretty good with kk apparently. But I have a gpad 10.1 vk700 and was surprised the lil difference between kk and LP and changed back and forth a good bit quite a few times mixing up what I was running... I should warranty that thing and play with it again, but no recovery so too limited.. Wah Wah Wah lol
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Hehe. I'm lucky there was at least an exploit and TWRP for the G Pad 8.3 VK810 variant, and that some developers made an updated TWRP for it later.
I hope when/if it comes time for me to get a new tablet that I can find one that's powerful enough yet have an unlocked bootloader, etc.
I really hope something changes so that with some future Android version that there's another way of handling the optimization of apps so that every time you take an OTA or factory reset you don't have to wait an extra 10-20 minutes. Call me paranoid, but also what if you factory reset and then need to use the phone in an emergency? That long a wait is unacceptable.
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Hehe. I'm lucky there was at least an exploit and TWRP for the G Pad 8.3 VK810 variant, and that some developers made an updated TWRP for it later.
I hope when/if it comes time for me to get a new tablet that I can find one that's powerful enough yet have an unlocked bootloader, etc.
I really hope something changes so that with some future Android version that there's another way of handling the optimization of apps so that every time you take an OTA or factory reset you don't have to wait an extra 10-20 minutes. Call me paranoid, but also what if you factory reset and then need to use the phone in an emergency? That long a wait is unacceptable.
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Oh there's even a bumped twrp for the gpad 10.1 v700, mine is the vk700 with LTE but it's the same tab. Funny part is I never use the mobile data and I'm stuck with the bill cuz I didn't know better at the time lol I could possibly bump a twrp for it myself but that's a lil beyond my expertise atm. I also wish I'd have known better when I got my g4 or I wouldn't have went through hell and be stuck with a hopelessly locked non developed device with only root and no real fun. I guess ya gotta start learning somewhere huh
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Oh there's even a bumped twrp for the gpad 10.1 v700, mine is the vk700 with LTE but it's the same tab. Funny part is I never use the mobile data and I'm stuck with the bill cuz I didn't know better at the time lol I could possibly bump a twrp for it myself but that's a lil beyond my expertise atm. I also wish I'd have known better when I got my g4 or I wouldn't have went through hell and be stuck with a hopelessly locked non developed device with only root and no real fun. I guess ya gotta start learning somewhere huh
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It drives me crazy all these variants of the different devices. That's one thing I definitely like about Nexus, but I've never owned one. I was hoping the HTC 10 would be universal too but it doesn't look to be that way since it says on their website that for Sprint and Verizon you need different hardware (without any further clarification of availability/etc when I looked last week - just said soon). One of the selling points they gave for buying the HTC 10 directly from them is if you want to change carriers, you can just change SIM cards, but then the note about Sprint and Verizon - sounds like a different variant.
I do use Mobile Data on my tablet all the time. Undecided if I'll keep the mobile data plan after the contract is up in December. I do like not running my phone battery down as much since I use my tablet whenever possible for music, GPS, XDA, Facebook etc.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
The KDZs and TOTs in my Android File Host section are in 7-Zip archives that you have to extract to use (and are therefore compressed).
I do that since it seems so few people check MD5 hashes, plus TOTs aren't already compressed like KDZs are, so you reasonably know that when you extract an archive that the file inside it is correct and intact.
In other words, did you compare sizes with the 7-Zip archive you downloaded or the KDZ you extracted from it?
In the end I believe the TOT and KDZ-flashing software checks the file to make sure it's both okay and is for the device you have connected, anyway.
You're welcome!
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both compared are .KDZ, The proper named file I d/l from Team Codefire was already in .KDZ format when d/l. The "improper named" 10B .KDZ Im not sure where I d/l from nor do I remember if file was zipped or not. If it was zipped then I extracted .KDZ and deleted the zip because I can't find it in any of my G3 folders/files. So im not sure why the size difference :/ also i have a question about flashing 35B, I know this is not proper place but didnt want to start a whole new thread for 1 question. I want to update to LP and 33B FROM my 10B KK and I see these "notes" in threads everywhere but never a link to proper update procedure, This is what I keep seeing about not using flash method to go from LP to KK or you end up with no d/l mode or other bricks possibly. from the stock img thread by bwen diorD ---------> (((((((((((***Note, Do Not use the flash2 method to go from KK to L.
Partitions other than boot, system and modem need to be updated, otherwise, you will have no download mode, and other possible issues.
***A tutorial to install the Boot, Modem, and System, using @autoprimes "Flash2" method, can be found Here.
***Custom recovery "flashable zips" for boot and modem by @hsbadr can be found here.))))))))))So Im 10B rooted/bumped with TWRP 3.0..which route do I take from KK to LP?? Just more files to flash?? and which procedure???
Thanks in advance!
Mike
11fan said:
also i have a question about flashing 35B, I know this is not proper place but didnt want to start a whole new thread for 1 question. I want to update to LP and 33B FROM my 10B KK and I see these "notes" in threads everywhere but never a link to proper update procedure, This is what I keep seeing about not using flash method to go from LP to KK or you end up with no d/l mode or other bricks possibly. from the stock img thread by bwen diorD ---------> (((((((((((***Note, Do Not use the flash2 method to go from KK to L.
Partitions other than boot, system and modem need to be updated, otherwise, you will have no download mode, and other possible issues.
***A tutorial to install the Boot, Modem, and System, using @autoprimes "Flash2" method, can be found Here.
***Custom recovery "flashable zips" for boot and modem by @hsbadr can be found here.))))))))))So Im 10B rooted/bumped with TWRP 3.0..which route do I take from KK to LP?? Just more files to flash?? and which procedure???
Thanks in advance!
Mike
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You can follow the directions in the OP of either @hsbadr 's JasmineROM 9.x, @HolyAngel 's SkyDragon 6.x or @xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0, or what I say below for more detailed although technically optional information regarding the first two of those ROMs.
Flash either:
1. JasmineROM 9.0+9.1 and then the 35B bootstack after if you want almost completely stock 35B. Flashing the 35B bootstack after JasmineROM isn't mentioned in the JasmineROM OP and is actually optional, but encryptiona and Advanced/HD Calling won't work without it. If you choose not to flash the 35B bootstack after flashing JasmineROM, you should at least flash the 24B bootstack. SkyDragon 6.x is the exact same situation as JasmineROM 9.x.
You can use the debloat zip thread in my signature below on either of those two ROMs if you wish. I recommend flashing the debloat zip(s) before booting the ROM the first time. It'll make your first boot faster in addition to other things.
2. or flash the 35B bootstack first and then @xdabbeb 's excellent VS985 v2.0 ROM which I recommend. Even though I'm running 47A rooted debloated right now, his ROM is absolutely my favorite.
His ROM is very debloated, although there's some additional things I choose to remove via my debloat zips.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You can follow the directions in the OP of either @hsbadr 's JasmineROM 9.x, @HolyAngel 's SkyDragon 6.x or @xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0, or what I say below for more detailed although technically optional information regarding the first two of those ROMs.
Flash either:
1. JasmineROM 9.0+9.1 and then the 35B bootstack after if you want almost completely stock 35B. Flashing the 35B bootstack after JasmineROM isn't mentioned in the JasmineROM OP and is actually optional, but encryptiona and Advanced/HD Calling won't work without it. If you choose not to flash the 35B bootstack after flashing JasmineROM, you should at least flash the 24B bootstack. SkyDragon 6.x is the exact same situation as JasmineROM 9.x.
You can use the debloat zip thread in my signature below on either of those two ROMs if you wish. I recommend flashing the debloat zip(s) before booting the ROM the first time. It'll make your first boot faster in addition to other things.
2. or flash the 35B bootstack first and then @xdabbeb 's excellent VS985 v2.0 ROM which I recommend. Even though I'm running 47A rooted debloated right now, his ROM is absolutely my favorite.
His ROM is very debloated, although there's some additional things I choose to remove via my debloat zips.
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exactly what i was looking for to the T! thank you very much! I was MAKING SURE the 35B bootstack would flash all necessary files/img's needed to move from 10B KK to 35B LP without making a paper weight out of my phone lol. so 35B bootstack then xdabbeb rom then debloat, script....would you recommend full wipe or? before any of the flashes , and I assume all this flash with TWRP.
THANKS!! That was A LOT of help! I just did not know FOR SURE OR NOT if anything special had to done with partitions jumping from KK to LP
Mike
11fan said:
exactly what i was looking for to the T! thank you very much! I was MAKING SURE the 35B bootstack would flash all necessary files/img's needed to move from 10B KK to 35B LP without making a paper weight out of my phone lol. so 35B bootstack then xdabbeb rom then debloat, script....would you recommend full wipe or? before any of the flashes , and I assume all this flash with TWRP.
THANKS!! That was A LOT of help! I just did not know FOR SURE OR NOT if anything special had to done with partitions jumping from KK to LP
Mike
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You're welcome! For such a large upgrade, from 10B to 35B, yes absolutely do a full wipe before flashing anything. I always do a full wipe, though. The built-in LG Backup does a bang up job for me for user apps, user data and limited system data - much faster than Titanium Backup.
You're welcome again!
Hello all and thank you for stopping by to assist me. I am trying to root my Verizon LG G3. I am not sure what all information you need so I am just going to post as much information as possible about my device below.
Model Number : VS985 4G
Hardware Version : Rev. 1.0
Android Version : 6.0
Kernel Version : 3.4.0-perf-gf128999
Build Number : MRA58K
Software Version : VS98546A
And that is all I can think of. I tried to OneClickRoot or whatever it is but it says my device is not supported. I tried to follow some Youtube Videos, but the all lead to "Do my survey, my links are legit, I promise" stuff so... I got no where.
Can anyone help lead me in the direction to getting my device rooted?
Also I see a lot about TWRP? Anyone willing to elaborate on what that is or if its something I want?
Edit: What I am trying to accomplish is a rooted device that I can (Hide My Root) on, and use an app such as LocationFaker to fake my location and allow me to play a location based game with a friend in another state.
Whenever I try to play the game without root it is unable to detect my location for says GPS Failed or what have you, I just want to trick it to thinking I am near my friend so we can play together.
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Hello all and thank you for stopping by to assist me. I am trying to root my Verizon LG G3. I am not sure what all information you need so I am just going to post as much information as possible about my device below.
Model Number : VS985 4G
Hardware Version : Rev. 1.0
Android Version : 6.0
Kernel Version : 3.4.0-perf-gf128999
Build Number : MRA58K
Software Version : VS98546A
And that is all I can think of. I tried to OneClickRoot or whatever it is but it says my device is not supported. I tried to follow some Youtube Videos, but the all lead to "Do my survey, my links are legit, I promise" stuff so... I got no where.
Can anyone help lead me in the direction to getting my device rooted?
Also I see a lot about TWRP? Anyone willing to elaborate on what that is or if its something I want?
Edit: What I am trying to accomplish is a rooted device that I can (Hide My Root) on, and use an app such as LocationFaker to fake my location and allow me to play a location based game with a friend in another state.
Whenever I try to play the game without root it is unable to detect my location for says GPS Failed or what have you, I just want to trick it to thinking I am near my friend so we can play together.
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So the easiest way to root the g3 is to use the tot method that you can find here on xda. And tot back to 10B from there you can use stump root (that is also here on xda) and use brute force mode, it'll work on the g3 I've used it a whole bunch in mine. After that you can download twrp manager from he playstore and get twrp recovery installed. After that you can pretty much do anything you want. Flash a custom rom, flash xposed and I think if I remember right there was a module in there for location as for what you're seeking. Just make sure you read up on what bootstacks you need to flash when flashing different roms. You can soft brick yourself and can be a pain in the ass. So just read read read especially the flashing instructions.
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So the easiest way to root the g3 is to use the tot method that you can find here on xda. And tot back to 10B from there you can use stump root (that is also here on xda) and use brute force mode, it'll work on the g3 I've used it a whole bunch in mine. After that you can download twrp manager from he playstore and get twrp recovery installed.
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This is good news! I'm in the same boat, wanting to know if I can root a VS985 running marshmallow. I bought a G4 AT&T variant, which is also on marshmallow and after I received it I found out that it cannot be easily rooted. A very risky process if possible at all, and a big disappointment. Up for sale it goes, and I am here scouting information to see about the possibility of rooting a vs985 on marshmallow. Hopefully it's a lot less risky and a lot easier.
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This is good news! I'm in the same boat, wanting to know if I can root a VS985 running marshmallow. I bought a G4 AT&T variant, which is also on marshmallow and after I received it I found out that it cannot be easily rooted. A very risky process if possible at all, and a big disappointment. Up for sale it goes, and I am here scouting information to see about the possibility of rooting a vs985 on marshmallow. Hopefully it's a lot less risky and a lot easier.
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Yes it is relatively easy when you tot back to 10B anything after that it starts to get harder to root and also install twrp recovery.
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jurington said:
So the easiest way to root the g3 is to use the tot method that you can find here on xda. And tot back to 10B from there you can use stump root (that is also here on xda) and use brute force mode, it'll work on the g3 I've used it a whole bunch in mine. After that you can download twrp manager from he playstore and get twrp recovery installed. After that you can pretty much do anything you want. Flash a custom rom, flash xposed and I think if I remember right there was a module in there for location as for what you're seeking. Just make sure you read up on what bootstacks you need to flash when flashing different roms. You can soft brick yourself and can be a pain in the ass. So just read read read especially the flashing instructions.
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Okay, so I have done some reading based on what you have told me. I have found a small tutorial for TOT'ing (I don't know if I am using that right) back to 10B, because from what I understand I am at 46A.
Now, one of the things is instructing a guy on how to then "flash a bootstack?" back to 35B and then flash again to 47A. Do I need to do all that? Can I stay at 10B and do what I need?
I believe (based on what I gathered from your post) that I just need to see what I want, for instance : flash xposed, and see which bootstack that requires?
Great! I assume then that there is less risk in downgrading on the G3 MM than G4 MM. From what I understand, the locked bootloader on most G4 variants (except some such as t-mo h811 or internt'l H815) complicates the life of anyone who tries to downgrade or flash anything, with significant risk of bricking or bootlooping.
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TNRakkGamer said:
Okay, so I have done some reading based on what you have told me. I have found a small tutorial for TOT'ing (I don't know if I am using that right) back to 10B, because from what I understand I am at 46A.
Now, one of the things is instructing a guy on how to then "flash a bootstack?" back to 35B and then flash again to 47A. Do I need to do all that? Can I stay at 10B and do what I need?
I believe (based on what I gathered from your post) that I just need to see what I want, for instance : flash xposed, and see which bootstack that requires?
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Yes from 35B and up you have to use the tot method to get to 10B. And no from a rooted 10B with twrp flashed you can flash any rom like xdabbebs 47A marshmallow rom which uses the 35B bootstack, but on sky dragon and Jasmine roms for marshmallow you will flash the 35B bootstack after you flash the rom, other wise you'll soft brick your phone. But its recoverable with doing the tot method again, you just won't see anything on your screen but it will work.
And for xposed there are certain versions for different foresees like kitkat, lollipop and marshmallow. And the vs985 uses the arm NOT arm64. I hope this makes some more sense to you, and there's some awesome people here with the g3's that are also willing to help. So don't hesitate to ask, it's how I've learned a lot of stuff.
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Hi @TNRakkGamer! Welcome! In the future, please post new question threads in the Q&A section. I'll ask a moderator to move this thread.
Forgive me if I'm in the wrong forum or thread for this.
I had my VS985 G3 rooted with Lollipop but I unrooted to upgrade to Marshmallow a while back. Interested in rooting again but I'm having trouble finding a method for my build number, which is MRA58K. Android version is 6.0. I searched around and found methods for the 47A build but nothing for 58K. Does anyone know if there is a root method for the G3 with 6.0 and the MRA58K build?
Unfortunately not, 47A is the latest VS985 build number which has a root method available.
@jmillgrip questions go in the Q&A section. Report your own post to a moderator and ask them to move it there by clicking the /!\ icon on the lower left corner of your post.
If you do not have a "K" after the VS985 under the battery such as VS985WK, then you can downgrade via the VS985 10B TOT and root etc from there. They are literally dozens of threads that mention how to do this in the General and Q&A sections.
If your model does have a K somewhere after the VS985 (it won't show in Android's About menu, only under the battery), then you absolutely cannot downgrade or root once you're on Marshmallow.
Ok thanks. I reported the post to have it moved. Can I ask, if the 47A build is the latest one that has a root method then why wouldn't I downgrade to that instead of 10B?
I checked under the battery and there's is no K.
Thanks for your help!
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@jmillgrip questions go in the Q&A section. Report your own post to a moderator and ask them to move it there by clicking the /!\ icon on the lower left corner of your post.
If you do not have a "K" after the VS985 under the battery such as VS985WK, then you can downgrade via the VS985 10B TOT and root etc from there. They are literally dozens of threads that mention how to do this in the General and Q&A sections.
If your model does have a K somewhere after the VS985 (it won't show in Android's About menu, only under the battery), then you absolutely cannot downgrade or root once you're on Marshmallow.
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I was mistaken. It's software version 4BA.
Moved to Q&A section.
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Ok thanks. I reported the post to have it moved. Can I ask, if the 47A build is the latest one that has a root method then why wouldn't I downgrade to that instead of 10B?
I checked under the battery and there's is no K.
Thanks for your help!
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Thanks for having it moved, and you're welcome! You're in the minority of people who actually have their posts moved even after I tell them how to do it.
I saw your other post about it being a build higher than 47A, but 1) I don't even remember being able to root 47A directly, 2) I moved on from this phone five months ago and no longer have it, 3) If 47A is able to be rooted, it was either through a workaround and was actually just an alternate method of downgrading so that you can root that I tested and posted about that was clunky at best but bricked a very few people, and permanently bricked maybe 2-3 people (but that was also before we knew about the "K" variant so that could've been a factor) AND/OR it involved KingRoot, which I recommend avoiding at all costs when possible, and 4) long story short - too late, it is just plain easiest to root and install TWRP from 10B. I apologize for over-explaining, it's just what I do.
Ok I see. I definitely don't want to do anything shifty. My phone is super stable and I like it that way. I just want root to get rid of bloatware mainly. 10b will take me back to Lollipop though correct? I really want to stay with Marshmallow.
Ok I think I understand. I downgrade to install TWRP and get root access. Then I can upgrade back to Marshmallow if I want?
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Ok I think I understand. I downgrade to install TWRP and get root access. Then I can upgrade back to Marshmallow if I want?
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that's correct. you'll need to flash a rom that's already rooted. XDABBEB's VS985 3.1.1 is a good one. you'll also need to flash the correct bootstack that goes with the rom. follow the instructions in the post and you should be good.
Thanks. The ROM seems cool. I'm just not totally understanding which bootstack is the correct one.
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Thanks. The ROM seems cool. I'm just not totally understanding which bootstack is the correct one.
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if you're going to flash that rom, you'll need the 35b bootstack. follow the instructions in the first post of that thread.
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that's correct. you'll need to flash a rom that's already rooted. XDABBEB's VS985 3.1.1 is a good one. you'll also need to flash the correct bootstack that goes with the rom. follow the instructions in the post and you should be good.
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wonderin if u might know any thing here
i picked one of these up it seems hardbrick i had it in hsloader mode been a while so now i dont know what firmware it was on to download to extract and rstore not famil with verizon phones.
im setup for flashing tots i have old lgflashtool but rite now the phone is still dead except when i ground out the pins i get again hsloader mode till i unplug it but i havent flashed anything in board diag yet
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wonderin if u might know any thing here
i picked one of these up it seems hardbrick i had it in hsloader mode been a while so now i dont know what firmware it was on to download to extract and rstore not famil with verizon phones.
im setup for flashing tots i have old lgflashtool but rite now the phone is still dead except when i ground out the pins i get again hsloader mode till i unplug it but i havent flashed anything in board diag yet
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sorry, i'm not using my g3 anymore and i never dealt with a hardbrick. there's several posts about unbricking the g3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/fix-unbrick-lg-g3-stuck-qualcomm-hs-usb-t2933853
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/how-to-hardbrick-guide-using-test-t3276928
good luck.