So, I just caught a deal on a Verizon G3 for $283 after my discount with a clean ESN etc. I'm coming from a unlocked T-Mobile Note 2 and it can use T0LTE/N7105 roms which are international. What roms can I flash on the phone that won't brick it?
You can only flash ROMs for the Verizon variant. The code name for the device is VS985. AOSP and Stock ROMS are available. Just Root and then Bump (Unlock the bootloader)
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If you aren't familiar with the situation on the VS985, make sure you are using the 10B Firmware.
Return to 10B Stock Firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140
Don't take OTA updates
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412
Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906
Unlock Bootloader
Easiest method:
Download Flashify on Google Play Store.
Then use this .zip file for TWRP Recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-2-8-2-0-t2966014
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Phone is currently downloading the 4.2.2 OTA update...I'm rooted with custom recovery with super CID and s-off so it's obviously not going to take. Is there any way to get it loaded, or do I just have to wait for a ROM to be released? Also won't the kernel's not match even with a ROM? Is it possible to side load with a RUU? Don't care if the phone gets wiped....not much on it. Sorry for the noob questions in advance.
What ROM are you currently running? 4.2.2 isn't officially available on AT&T yet. There are several 4.2.2 ROMs in the International forums that work fine. Since you're S-off, you can flash almost anything. Start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2119
jdk2 said:
What ROM are you currently running? 4.2.2 isn't officially available on AT&T yet. There are several 4.2.2 ROMs in the International forums that work fine. Since you're S-off, you can flash almost anything. Start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2119
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Currently just running plain old at&t stock rom on 4.1.2. Hrmm...thought at&t just released it. Phone just downloaded a big 256 mb firmware update so I assumed that was it. Basically I just want the updated firmware with stock everything else..need wifi tether and other rooted functions. I figured (maybe wrongly) that by going s-off you can downgrade to stock RUU's that would allow you to then get OTA updates. Maybe there is more too it than that.
Fire4Effect said:
Currently just running plain old at&t stock rom on 4.1.2. Hrmm...thought at&t just released it. Phone just downloaded a big 256 mb firmware update so I assumed that was it. Basically I just want the updated firmware with stock everything else..need wifi tether and other rooted functions. I figured (maybe wrongly) that by going s-off you can downgrade to stock RUU's that would allow you to then get OTA updates. Maybe there is more too it than that.
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That's a firmware update for radios and some other stuff. It improved the signal quality for me. It's available in the developer section here as a flashable rom, stock and rooted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391148
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And you can flash almost anything with s-off. Downgrade to bone stock or put 4.2.2 on. Even convert to the Google Play Edition if you like the look of stock android without Sense.
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That's a firmware update for radios and some other stuff. It improved the signal quality for me. It's available in the developer section here as a flashable rom, stock and rooted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391148
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And you can flash almost anything with s-off. Downgrade to bone stock or put 4.2.2 on. Even convert to the Google Play Edition if you like the look of stock android without Sense.
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Ahh gotcha. Thank you very much for the info and the link. Very much appreciated
I just recently upgraded my P769BK to V20F. I saw a previous post about unlocking the v20F boot loader but it seems it's a bum post.
I take it no one has been able to unlock the boot loader for V20F yet?
I want to install Clockwork Mod and CM roms now.
Is there a way I can flash my phone to a previous update that can have the boot loader unlocked? Is that still possible? I heard about this KDZ offline flash thing but I don't know If I can do that still because I have v20F?
If I can revert to a previous version, could anyone recommend what version I should revert to and give me a link or links on what I can do further to get the BL unlocked, clockwork installed, and a good custom rom?
I'd be grateful if someone can help me with this.
Thanks!!
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I just recently upgraded my P769BK to V20F. I saw a previous post about unlocking the v20F boot loader but it seems it's a bum post.
I take it no one has been able to unlock the boot loader for V20F yet?
I want to install Clockwork Mod and CM roms now.
Is there a way I can flash my phone to a previous update that can have the boot loader unlocked? Is that still possible? I heard about this KDZ offline flash thing but I don't know If I can do that still because I have v20F?
If I can revert to a previous version, could anyone recommend what version I should revert to and give me a link or links on what I can do further to get the BL unlocked, clockwork installed, and a good custom rom?
I'd be grateful if someone can help me with this.
Thanks!!
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NM. I gave up. Its too much of a damn hassle.
I tried to flash the KDZ method but for some strange reason the LG Update tool just won't read any info on my phone when I have it in S/W mode. The app just crashes. Also it says that LG servers are down for maintenance when attempting to run the LG Mobile Support Tool. What a pain in the ass!
I started with the 20f too and I was able to unlock the bootloader although it was a pita tho good luck
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Carloswii5 mentions in his video that you need to install L9Recovery.apk and grant it root permission or you will just boot normally.... yet in an earlier tutorial, there is no mention of this important step. Hmmmm.
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I have at&t version of HTC one m8.
I am not using the phone with at&t mobile sim card and I hate the logo comes up at the start, at&t apps etc.
I want to convert my phone to HTC one m8 international version. Is there any way to do that?
I am s-off, rooted and unlocked now. TWRP 2.7.0.2 installed.
If you guys show me a way to do it and explain it I want to update my phone to 4.4.4 and install viperone rom.
kervanoglu said:
I have at&t version of HTC one m8.
I am not using the phone with at&t mobile sim card and I hate the logo comes up at the start, at&t apps etc.
I want to convert my phone to HTC one m8 international version. Is there any way to do that?
I am s-off, rooted and unlocked now. TWRP 2.7.0.2 installed.
If you guys show me a way to do it and explain it I want to update my phone to 4.4.4 and install viperone rom.
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Seems like you are asking 2 different things. Do you want to convert to stock international to receive OTAs for the international version; or just flash Viper custom ROM?
If you want OTAs, you can convert by flashing the desired stock ROM, stock recovery, and corresponding firmware.
If you just want to flash Viper, then update your firmware as described in Post#7 of the Viper thread (in the "international" M8 forum section): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51623014&postcount=7
redpoint73 said:
Seems like you are asking 2 different things. Do you want to convert to stock international to receive OTAs for the international version; or just flash Viper custom ROM?
If you want OTAs, you can convert by flashing the desired stock ROM, stock recovery, and corresponding firmware.
If you just want to flash Viper, then update your firmware as described in Post#7 of the Viper thread (in the "international" M8 forum section): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51623014&postcount=7
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Thank you for your answer.
Actually I want to convert my phone to international stock m8 and take OTA's. I want to get rid of at&t and just stock international M8.
Custom rom is a future plan
Can you please show me the way to convert step by step?
kervanoglu said:
Actually I want to convert my phone to international stock m8 and take OTA's. I want to get rid of at&t and just stock international M8.
Custom rom is a future plan
Can you please show me the way to convert step by step?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/change-wwe-m8-to-dev-edition-ota-t2826567
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There is a button for that.
Convert to us developer edition NOT euro... CID: BS_US001 or BS_US002, flash a twrp back up of developer ediiton,flash stock recovery,take ota...easiest way to convert.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/change-wwe-m8-to-dev-edition-ota-t2826567
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There is a button for that.
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Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Convert to us developer edition NOT euro... CID: BS_US001 or BS_US002, flash a twrp back up of developer ediiton,flash stock recovery,take ota...easiest way to convert.
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I am not in US. I live in Turkey.
Is there any difference between us developer edition and euro?
Ok cid/mid is different for euro devices. I was under impression you were in states with an att device. Different regions have different versions,id look for one for your region or do the cid mid change,then follow steps for flashing.
Did you successfully convert it? and how? because i want to convert my m8 to international version to get OTA updates and to be able to turn hotspot ON, but this is my 1st htc and i know nothing, at all.
Currently on 12B.
I understand I need to roll back updates but I can't find where a thread is explaining the process nor can I find the tool or files that I need to do this.
Any guidance would be extremely appreciated.
Thanks.
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DO THIS..
downgrade the version by .tot method
for a succesfull downgrade in lg tool make shure you select the board upgrade option.
once downgraded just root, install twrp and flash the best rom you want
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pm me i cant post links cause im new.
RBarnett09 said:
Currently on 12B.
I understand I need to roll back updates but I can't find where a thread is explaining the process nor can I find the tool or files that I need to do this.
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Follow one of these guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140 KDZ, EASIER, but OTA UPDATES WONT WORK! Doesnt really matter if you plan to flash custom rom/dont want OTAs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/restore-verizon-to-stock-t2827878 TOT, HARDER, but Official stock that will take OTA updates.
Just remember that OTA updates can be good and bad. If you are not into modding/romming but still want a stock experience I reccomend using the KDZ (easier) Method, flashing Jasmine Rom after downgrade/root/and Bump! recovery.
AFTER FLASHING STOCK 10b
ROOT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906
RECOVERY: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906
ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/development/rom-jasminerom-v1-0-t2904641
Happy Flashing!
nuke235 said:
Follow one of these guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140 KDZ, EASIER, but OTA UPDATES WONT WORK! Doesnt really matter if you plan to flash custom rom/dont want OTAs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/restore-verizon-to-stock-t2827878 TOT, HARDER, but Official stock that will take OTA updates.
Just remember that OTA updates can be good and bad. If you are not into modding/romming but still want a stock experience I reccomend using the KDZ (easier) Method, flashing Jasmine Rom after downgrade/root/and Bump! recovery.
AFTER FLASHING STOCK 10b
ROOT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906
RECOVERY: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906
ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/development/rom-jasminerom-v1-0-t2904641
Happy Flashing!
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After I root with stump root, how do I get a custom recovery? Or does stump root install a recovery for me?
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RBarnett09 said:
After I root with stump root, how do I get a custom recovery? Or does stump root install a recovery for me?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless LG G3 (VS985)
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He posted a link to the custom recovery which is twrp. Stump is just rooting. Once stumped, you can install twrp which is bumped which means you can then install a custom ROM.
check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-2-8-2-0-t2966014
I am having no luck downgrading the software on my verizon S4 to OC1 from OF1.
I used odin 3.09 and odin 3.10.16 with it failing.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
-D
That's because once the i545 is updated to OC1 there is no way to downgrade.
Usually the Odin flash will fail with a message similar to :
Fail (Auth.)
spagman72 said:
That's because once the i545 is updated to OC1 there is no way to downgrade.
Usually the Odin flash will fail with a message similar to :
Fail (Auth.)
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so thats a solid no to downgrade even from the micro update
To the best of my knowledge the i545 is very unfriendly when it comes to downgrading bootloaders /firmware.
The only S4 model that I know of that is downgrade friendly is the i337.. Infact I know from experience that it can be downgraded from lollipop back to kitkat with a simple odin flash.
The only way a microupdate can be Downgraded is if the bootloaders... Which include TZ (trusted zone) are practically the same and only system files change... But this is rare with Verizon phones specially after Knox.
Two things... There are threats of Verizon s4 that warn about update OTA, no way to return previous bootloader my friend... muniz roms are the only capable of cuz they don't update bootloader I did recently downgrade from of1 to nc5 with no problems.... S4 must be deactive OTA, if I could I would return to MDK bootloader unfortunately when I receive this was already in NK bootloader.... That's Verizon....
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spagman72 said:
To the best of my knowledge the i545 is very unfriendly when it comes to downgrading bootloaders /firmware.
The only S4 model that I know of that is downgrade friendly is the i337.. Infact I know from experience that it can be downgraded from lollipop back to kitkat with a simple odin flash.
The only way a microupdate can be Downgraded is if the bootloaders... Which include TZ (trusted zone) are practically the same and only system files change... But this is rare with Verizon phones specially after Knox.
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The I545 can be downgrading just like any other model but only to where you rooted it at. So me MDK. I can go all the way back to when phone was purchased. Nk1 they would be able to revert back to Nk1 and so on. If you took the OTA then your bootloader got upgraded. stang5litre 5.0 Edition doesn't upgrade your bootloader.
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EdrickMG said:
Two things... There are threats of Verizon s4 that warn about update OTA, no way to return previous bootloader my friend... Muniz roms are the only capable of cuz they don't update bootloader I did recently downgrade from of1 to nc5 with no problems.... S4 must be deactive OTA, if I could I would return to MDK bootloader unfortunately when I receive this was already in NK bootloader.... That's Verizon....
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Incorrect. My rom doesn't upgrade your bootloader. Read comment I left above. Where ever you are rooted at is where you can go back 2. Plan and simple. My ROM doesn't update the bootloader.
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stang5litre said:
The I545 can be downgrading just like any other model but only to where you rooted it at. So me MDK. I can go all the way back to when phone was purchased. Nk1 they would be able to revert back to Nk1 and so on. If you took the OTA then your bootloader good upgraded. stang5litre 5.0 Edition doesn't upgrade your bootloader.
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Incorrect. My rom doesn't upgrade your bootloader. Read comment I left above. Where ever you are rooted at is where you can go back 2. Plan and simple. My ROM doesn't update the bootloader.
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Sorry my bad stang5litre I said only Muniz roms bad statement all ROMS in Xda are capable of..downgrade,
Stock ones came from verizon directly not... Several people had the problem when they jump from kitkat to lollipop even though they were rooted took the one from Verizon OTA and they can't written to previous bootloader, if he took upgrade from Verizon no way turn back... As far as I know if he installed from xda Rom yes incluide yours rom that is really nice indeed
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darkw1sh said:
I am having no luck downgrading the software on my verizon S4 to OC1 from OF1.
I used odin 3.09 and odin 3.10.16 with it failing.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
-D
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I'm afraid there is nothing you can do if you took the update. As far as I know it patches all root methods. So If your on OF1 from Ota by Verizon they upgraded your bootloader and now your stuck with stock verizon without Root. [emoji45]
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To down grade to previous versions........ the only way that can be done is if you have the OC1 .pit file (mapping file) and the other files ...... without the .pit file it cannot map to a previous version.
In other words......... without the .pit file it cannot be done ........ Sorry
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stang5litre said:
I'm afraid there is nothing you can do if you took the update. As far as I know it patches all root methods. So If your on OF1 from Ota by Verizon they upgraded your bootloader and now your stuck with stock verizon without Root. [emoji45]
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You could flash the 0c1 kernal in odin and the use mobilego to root.
However i cannot apply any custom roms without soft brick/bootloop. Still trying to get xposed working...
tegra_rose said:
You could flash the 0c1 kernal in odin and the use mobilego to root.
However i cannot apply any custom roms without soft brick/bootloop. Still trying to get xposed working...
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I posted this before root was achieved.
OF1 can now flash
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