i just bought a used g3
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i see lots of references to 12c or 23b what are the implications of 24b
I am rooted already., but not bumped twrp
on other phones I have run cm11/12 but on my moto x i run stock lollipop + xposed because I didn't want to lose some moto assist / active notification. even with cm12 i have used xposed for a few features
Is there anything special in 5.01 i don't want to lose. i like double tap to wake and sleep, but sleep doesn't work with custom launcher
i know I cannot take 5.1 yet
do the stock based roms like skydragon retain them
dcooterfrog said:
i just bought a used g3
software vs98524b
i see lots of references to 12c or 23b what are the implications of 24b they are some of the different updates that have been pushed since the phone was released
I am rooted already., but not bumped twrp
on other phones I have run cm11/12 but on my moto x i run stock lollipop + xposed because I didn't want to lose some moto assist / active notification. even with cm12 i have used xposed for a few features
Is there anything special in 5.01 i don't want to lose. root might be one i like double tap to wake and sleep, but sleep doesn't work with custom launcher use a launcher like Nova, that has double tap gesture. set that to the screen off and lock app, and you cant tell the difference in the stock double tap feature. i use that setup always.
i know I cannot take 5.1 yet why not?
do the stock based roms like skydragon retain them not sure what you are asking here
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Yes but what is 24b. A modem? Or a bootloader or just the rom
If I flashed cm 12 I wouldn't loose root....
Any stock features I people love. I see the double tap for off can be replicated. Do the stock based roms keep all the good stuff
Also it looks like 5.1 stock loses root an locks the phone down
dcooterfrog said:
Yes but what is 24b. A modem? Or a bootloader or just the rom its the designation for the entire update package
If I flashed cm 12 I wouldn't loose root.... obviously
Any stock features I people love. I see the double tap for off can be replicated. Do the stock based roms keep all the good stuff yes
Also it looks like 5.1 stock loses root an locks the phone downroot, correct there is none yet, locked down, no more than before
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5.1 can be rooted? What about the warning thread?
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dcooterfrog said:
5.1 can be rooted? What about the warning thread?
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no it cant. i was inferring, yes, it can not. basically agreeing with you.
ill reword the previous post.
bweN diorD said:
no it cant. i was inferring, yes, it can not. basically agreeing with you.
ill reword the previous post.
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ok so don't take 5.1 if i want to stay rooted.
it doesn't look like there are any 5.1 based stock roms yet, but I could use a stock based 5.01
or a cm12.1 based rom
dcooterfrog said:
ok so don't take 5.1 if i want to stay rooted.
it doesn't look like there are any 5.1 based stock roms yet, but I could use a stock based 5.01
or a cm12.1 based rom
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I'm pretty sure Jasmine has been updated to 5.1, I know he was working on it last week.
dcooterfrog said:
ok so don't take 5.1 if i want to stay rooted.
it doesn't look like there are any 5.1 based stock roms yet, but I could use a stock based 5.01
or a cm12.1 based rom
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I'm pretty sure Jasmine has been updated to 5.1, I know he was working on it last week.
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Yup, JasmineROM 9.1 and SkyDragon v6.x are both stock 35B based ROMs. If you can't stand disabling Advanced Calling, then don't use them because you have to, currently.
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[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2 DEBLOAT SCRIPTS and copies of all the files they remove
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Is anyone out there using Xposed Framework on fully stock software?
Wondering if it's usable. I'm on 23C.
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RBarnett09 said:
Is anyone out there using Xposed Framework on fully stock software?
Wondering if it's usable. I'm on 23C.
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Yes, and yes it is.
[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2
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roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Yes, and yes it is.
[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2
[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2 DEBLOAT SCRIPTS and copies of all the files they remove
[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
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Awesome. Just didn't want to soft brick or anything. I have no recovery installed. Lol.
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RBarnett09 said:
Awesome. Just didn't want to soft brick or anything. I have no recovery installed. Lol
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You'll have to have a custom recovery installed in order to install Xposed - you can't install it any other way on Lollipop.
There's a thread somewhere in the non-variant G3 sections for "autorec TWRP", it's an app that'll install TWRP and the necessary bootloader. There's a separate 23C and 24B version.
Then you'll have to search here on XDA for Xposed for Lollipop 5.0.x. Don't confuse it with Xposed for Lollipop 5.1.x - I'm pretty sure they're different. Both are in testing.
There's also a beta version of the G3 TweaksBox Xposed app.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You'll have to have a custom recovery installed in order to install Xposed - you can't install it any other way on Lollipop.
There's a thread somewhere in the non-variant G3 sections for "autorec TWRP", it's an app that'll install TWRP and the necessary bootloader. There's a separate 23C and 24B version.
Then you'll have to search here on XDA for Xposed for Lollipop 5.0.x. Don't confuse it with Xposed for Lollipop 5.1.x - I'm pretty sure they're different. Both are in testing.
There's also a beta version of the G3 TweaksBox Xposed app.
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I used AutoRec and installed a TWRP recovery version that absolutely did nothing for my phone. I simply tried backing my phone up with it and it froze up. So I returned back to the stock recovery with that app. Maybe I just can't find the right one? Idk.
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RBarnett09 said:
I used AutoRec and installed a TWRP recovery version that absolutely did nothing for my phone. I simply tried backing my phone up with it and it froze up. So I returned back to the stock recovery with that app. Maybe I just can't find the right one? Idk.
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If it was for the VS985 and for 23C, than it was the right one. I never had that issue, maybe you should post about it in that thread though so they maybe they can help you with it. Another option is to use the app to install TWRP, then update TWRP to the latest version 2.8.7.0 via flashable zip, although I know I had used the version built into the autorec app to backup and restore 23C just fine.
Not sure where the G3 TWRP thread is. I think it was in the Verizon G3 Original Development but if I remember right, they might have continued releasing TWRP for the VS985 in a thread in the non-variant G3 sections. I think there was a link to the new thread from a post in the end of the old one.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
If it was for the VS985 and for 23C, than it was the right one. I never had that issue, maybe you should post about it in that thread though so they maybe they can help you with it. Another option is to use the app to install TWRP, then update TWRP to the latest version 2.8.7.0 via flashable zip, although I know I had used the version built into the autorec app to backup and restore 23C just fine.
Not sure where the G3 TWRP thread is. I think it was in the Verizon G3 Original Development but if I remember right, they might have continued releasing TWRP for the VS985 in a thread in the non-variant G3 sections. I think there was a link to the new thread from a post in the end of the old one.
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Found it. Reinstalled the app and reflashed the recovery and now it works. Not sure why it didn't work the first time without freezing. Now if I can find the upgraded version of TWRP, install Busybox and then Xposed, my stock 23C should be good to go.
Thank you for your help, man.
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RBarnett09 said:
Found it. Reinstalled the app and reflashed the recovery and now it works. Not sure why it didn't work the first time without freezing. Now if I can find the upgraded version of TWRP, install Busybox and then Xposed, my stock 23C should be good to go.
Thank you for your help, man.
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You're welcome! Glad it works now. I think on the VS985 you can even flash TWRP from the TWRP Manager app, but only after first flashing via the autorec app since I think the bootloader gets changed too, but now that it's changed, you might be able to upgrade to the latest TWRP that way. Of course the flashable zip will be the safest route.
I have a verizon note 2 on straight talk. its 4.4.2 rooted but with an unlockable bootloader. I cant install any roms dont use the stock touchwiz kernel.
Ive been looking and i think a verizon G3 is what i need. i use straight talk and where i live only gets verizon service.
it looks like this phone is downgradable but i dont know much about it and the threads are not very recent.
Is there anything i need to know when buying a G3? For instance, my note 2, if i had just bought one with 4.3 android and not 4.4.2 i wouldnt be having this problem. are there any similar issues with this phone?
i would be rooting it and installing cm12.
thanks guys any advice is appreciated.
Also if theres another phone that might be better for me im also interested. i liked the g3 because it has a 5.5" screen like my note 2. Anything below 5.5" would be too small. Micro sd card slot is a must. Removable and upgradable battery also.
cory733 said:
I have a verizon note 2 on straight talk. its 4.4.2 rooted but with an unlockable bootloader. I cant install any roms dont use the stock touchwiz kernel.
Ive been looking and i think a verizon G3 is what i need. i use straight talk and where i live only gets verizon service.
it looks like this phone is downgradable but i dont know much about it and the threads are not very recent.there as recent as they need to be with relevance to update dates and contain all the needed info.
Is there anything i need to know when buying a G3? For instance, my note 2, if i had just bought one with 4.3 android and not 4.4.2 i wouldnt be having this problem. are there any similar issues with this phone?no
i would be rooting it and installing cm12.
thanks guys any advice is appreciated.
Also if theres another phone that might be better for me im also interested. i liked the g3 because it has a 5.5" screen like my note 2. Anything below 5.5" would be too small. Micro sd card slot is a must. Removable and upgradable battery also.it is compatible with your requirements, i dont have any suggestions for others
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but i saw that after 5.1 android, they cant be downgraded and rooted..
so what is the latest android version i can get on this phone without having a locked bootloader and stuck on stock rom with no root?
cory733 said:
but i saw that after 5.1 android, they cant be downgraded and rooted.. whatever you read is wrong
so what is the latest android version i can get on this phone without having a locked bootloader and stuck on stock rom with no root?actually the bootloader cant be unlocked at all, the g3 has a "bypass" called "bump" which gives you the same benefit as unlocked, but really is not.
the last directly bumpable version is 12b, however bump can be used on every version through various methods, including the current 35b or 5.1.
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so no matter which version i get, there are ways to do what im trying to do then right? and theres no reason to avoid buying one with 5.1.1..
so is bump a workaround using the stock kernel like safestrap ? or can i still install different kernels? i see cyanogenmod works on this phone so im assuming their kernel of course comes along with it?
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so no matter which version i get, there are ways to do what im trying to do then right? yes and theres no reason to avoid buying one with 5.1.1..correct
so is bump a workaround using the stock kernel like safestrap ?no, its basically the same as being unlocked, as i previously stated or can i still install different kernels? yes i see cyanogenmod works on this phone so im assuming their kernel of course comes along with it?yes
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ok cool thanks for helping
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ok cool thanks for helping
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They can all be downgraded, even 5.1.1. However, i bought one with 5.0.1. It is easier to root and ROM from a 5.0.1 and 4.4.2.
Cheers,
Rich
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The G3 can be downgraded from any current firmware and then twrp can be installed via bump. i have had my G3 for about a year now, and have been running CM on it since CM 11 was officially released and am currently running cm12.1 i plan to keep my G3 until it dies or i break it or until another Verizon phone is released where developers find out how to bypass/unlock the bootloader, sadly the G4 hasn't been unlocked if it was i would upgrade ASAP
clapper66 said:
The G3 can be downgraded from any current firmware and then twrp can be installed via bump. i have had my G3 for about a year now, and have been running CM on it since CM 11 was officially released and am currently running cm12.1 i plan to keep my G3 until it dies or i break it or until another Verizon phone is released where developers find out how to bypass/unlock the bootloader, sadly the G4 hasn't been unlocked if it was i would upgrade ASAP
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thanks i just got the g3 and have it rooted. its the vs985 on 24b. im worried about losing the efs data while downgrading. i dont want to downgrade first and then back it up with twrp.
did you back up your efs before downgrading?
My G3, which I recently got, was a 23C model. I just followed the n00b unlocker threads here, and did it with a combination of ADB and the LG FLash Tool.
I'm now running current TWRP and XDABBEB's bootstack and VS985 ROM (5.1.1). Bear in mind that the camera will not work as well under CM/AOSP ROMs. I returned to a stock variant because I didn't like the camera performance, both speed and acuity. For me, tetherability, display, relative compactness, replaceable battery and mSD card, all relative to price, were my value points. The G3 has been a great phone on all of those counts.
cory733 said:
thanks i just got the g3 and have it rooted. its the vs985 on 24b. im worried about losing the efs data while downgrading. i dont want to downgrade first and then back it up with twrp.
did you back up your efs before downgrading?
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Answered you in the other thread.
I recently got a new LG G3, and I have been messing around with it. I found out that I had updated it too far to root, so I downgraded and rooted. Now my phone is telling me that I can update my phone back to the version that I couldn't root on. Is it safe to upgrade to the newer version with my phone now being rooted? I don't want to have to downgrade and re-root again.
Before Lollipop, it was possible to be rooted and take OTAs and even keep root, as long as you had the stock recovery instead of a custom recovery like TWRP. With Lollipop, 23C and above on the VS985 when you have root, you can download OTAs but it'll fail to update, whether or not you have the stock recovery.
You have to install the latest TWRP v2.8.7.0. I don't know what you downgraded to so the way to install TWRP is different depending on what build of stock LG Android you're on. Then you can flash whatever stock 35B-based ROM you want, @xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0, @hsbadr 's JasmineROM v9.0+9.1 update, or @Holy Angel 's SkyDragon 6.x, in order to be on the latest update and rooted.
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Thanks, any chance you know which ROM is closest to retail 35B?
BananaSwag said:
Thanks, any chance you know which ROM is closest to retail 35B?
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JasmineROM 9.0+9.1 update is the closest to 100% stock, especially if you don't use it's optional debloat zip.
Note that if you want Advanced/HD Calling to work on it, you'll have to flash the 35B bootstack AFTER flashing JasmineROM, which you can get from @xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0 ROM thread first post. Also note if you decide to flash SkyDragon, or re-flash JasmineROM, or run any CM12.1-based ROM you'll have to flash the 24B bootstack again from @xdabbeb 's thread BEFORE flashing JasmineROM, and then again you could flash the 35B bootstack after in order to get the 35B modem working, which takes more than just flashing the 35B modem over top of JasmineROM or SkyDragon.
Same thing applies if you flash SkyDragon and decide to switch to JasmineROM.
If you don't flash the 24B bootstack when needed, before flashing another ROM, you'll end up with the phone never showing anything but a black screen, but even though you can't see it you can operate it as normal at least as far as putting it in Download mode in order to flash a KDZ again to put it back exactly right and start fresh.
Hope I don't scare you.
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I've done my fair share of Xbox 360 stuff, but this seems way more advanced. I'll do some reading and hopefully I can pick it up pretty quickly. Thanks for all your help.
BananaSwag said:
I've done my fair share of Xbox 360 stuff, but this seems way more advanced. I'll do some reading and hopefully I can pick it up pretty quickly. Thanks for all your help.
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You're welcome! Good luck! I'm sure you'll figure it fairly easily.
Sorry to be wasting your time again, just trying to make sure I have everything figured out before I screw myself and my phone.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You have to install the latest TWRP v2.8.7.0. I don't know what you downgraded to so the way to install TWRP is different depending on what build of stock LG Android you're on.
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Can you explain what I would do on 23C?
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Don't quite understand how to flash a bootstack.
I am on 23C, so from what I am understanding I will need to flash the 24B bootstack, install Jasmine, then flash 35B?
Is it easy to revert to stock if I don't like Jasmine?
BananaSwag said:
Sorry to be wasting your time again, just trying to make sure I have everything figured out before I screw myself and my phone.
Can you explain what I would do on 23C?
Don't quite understand how to flash a bootstack.
I am on 23C, so from what I am understanding I will need to flash the 24B bootstack, install Jasmine, then flash 35B?
Is it easy to revert to stock if I don't like Jasmine?
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Not wasting my time as long as you don't make me repeat things, and it helps if you do some searching since all of this information has already been posted in response to threads in the Q&A section and other places probably including part of the information earlier in this thread.
As far as installing TWRP once you're already rooted while on stock 23C?
Use @bender_007 's autorec app for the VS985. Get the one specifically for 23C. His thread is in the G3 (non-Verizon) General section.
Flash a boostack by choosing Install in TWRP and directing it to the appropriate zip file you would've previously downloaded.
If you're on 23C, you won't *have* to flash any bootstack before flashing JasmineROM because you're already on the 23C bootstack - JasmineROM will overwrite certain partitions with 24B stuff, and the remaining 23C partitions will work fine with it too, partly because both 23C and 24B are Android 5.0.1.
That being said, it won't hurt to get in the habit of flashing the 24B bootstack before any other ROM other than @xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0 including JasmineROM and SkyDragon because doing so will save you some headache, the severity of which varies depending on the user.
JasmineROM 9.0+9.1+35B bootstack is as stock 35B as you're going to find for a pre-rooted flashable zip ROM. You *could* use more technical methods to get even more stock, and it's not difficult, but I wouldn't recommend that until you're more comfortable with how to do things on this phone. You could find everything you needed in @bweN diorD 's stickied thread in General, though.
Otherwise if you wanted to get back to 100% stock, unrooted of any official ROM, it's not very hard although some people have a little trouble with it. There's a return to stock thread either here in the General section or maybe it was in the non-Verizon G3 General section.
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EDIT: Never mind, I figured it all out. Thanks for all of your help.
BananaSwag said:
EDIT: Never mind, I figured it all out. Thanks for all of your help.
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You're welcome, glad you got it worked out!
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You're welcome, glad you got it worked out!
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I'm just wanting to clarify, because I've read it in about 6 different places.
Best practices to install any ROM (other than the rom by @xdabbeb would be to
1) boot into TWRP
2) full wipe (cache, system,davlik)
3) Flash 24B bootstack
4) Flash ROM (AOSP/STOCK)
5) Boot System
6) Profit.
I am just summarizing, as this appears to be the clearest set of instructions I've seen by anyone. I appreciate your efforts in all the threads Road Warrior.
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I'm just wanting to clarify, because I've read it in about 6 different places.
Best practices to install any ROM (other than the rom by @xdabbeb would be to
1) boot into TWRP
2) full wipe (cache, system,davlik)
3) Flash 24B bootstack
4) Flash ROM (AOSP/STOCK)
5) Boot System
6) Profit.
I am just summarizing, as this appears to be the clearest set of instructions I've seen by anyone. I appreciate your efforts in all the threads Road Warrior.
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You definitely want to wipe data too, but I think you just forgot to include that. Otherwise, yes, exactly. You're welcome!
Of course, if you're flashing another 35B based ROM, although you want to start off with 24B bootstack, you *can* flash the 35B bootstack after.
[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2
[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2 DEBLOAT SCRIPTS and copies of all the files they remove
[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
I did forget to add wipe data, but I did mean that. So then the big question now is : If I want to flash one of the 6.0 roms sitting out there, and I've already flashed the 24B boot stack, do I need to do anything different? Or will that bootstack be ok? I haven't seen much about the bootstacks and 6.0. I wasn't sure if you have tried it yet or not.
TIA.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You definitely want to wipe data too, but I think you just forgot to include that. Otherwise, yes, exactly. You're welcome!
Of course, if you're flashing another 35B based ROM, although you want to start off with 24B bootstack, you *can* flash the 35B bootstack after.
[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2
[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2 DEBLOAT SCRIPTS and copies of all the files they remove
[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
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ufkal said:
I did forget to add wipe data, but I did mean that. So then the big question now is : If I want to flash one of the 6.0 roms sitting out there, and I've already flashed the 24B boot stack, do I need to do anything different? Or will that bootstack be ok? I haven't seen much about the bootstacks and 6.0. I wasn't sure if you have tried it yet or not.
TIA.
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Nope, I haven't tried it. Someone else just asked me the same thing in PM (which bootstack). No matter what it shouldn't cause any catastrophic error and the worst you'll have to do is just flash a different bootstack or the ROM will tell you it needs a different if you flash the ROM after a certain bootstack.
To understand the reason some people's phone's had a problem after flashing other ROMs while being on the 35B bootstack: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64064555&postcount=5993.
You're welcome! Good luck!
So I bought a really nice G3, and I'm wondering what I should do first? Should I check for something prior to activating? Is root hard with Verizon variation? Any pointers?
Thanks
What build of the official LG ROM is it on? Do you want root?
If you do want root, and not on 35B, don't take any OTAs. If 35B, you can root using Kingroot. No one knows how to get TWRP working when rooting from 35B, though. If on 35B and you want TWRP, use the TOT method to downgrade to 10B, then root using the Stump app, use TWRP Manager to put TWRP on, then flash whatever ROM you want.
If it's not on 35B, use either the TOT or KDZ method (I prefer KDZ method) to downgrade to 10B, then root and put TWRP on the same way as above.
Thanks man. It'll be here Friday, noob alert. What is the 35b ( and other variants I've seen for that matter ) pertaining to? Where can I find it? Assuming maybe a build number.
mroneeyedboh said:
Thanks man. It'll be here Friday, noob alert. What is the 35b ( and other variants I've seen for that matter ) pertaining to? Where can I find it? Assuming maybe a build number.
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It's how LG designates their ROM builds. On the VS985 G3, 10B, 11C (I think it was) and 12B were all KitKat. 23C and 24B were Lollipop 5.0.1. 35B is 5.1.1.
You can find that information on any Android phone in Settings / About phone / Software info. If you flash a custom ROM the ROM developer can make it say anything they want but if the ROM is LG ROM based, it will usually still keep the proper build #.
The build numbers differ on different LG devices. I did notice that another newer device (G4?) starting on 5.1.1 was build 10B.
Besides the two numbers and letter, there's also numbers after. For example, the TOT method uses 10B_03. We don't have copies of a 10B_03 KDZ but we do have 10B_01. What that means is that using the KDZ method, that we can't take OTAs from 10B_01 to upgrade the phone, because 10B_03 was the actual officially released ROM. Doesn't change anything else, though, in this case.
Other manufacturers use their own coding system.
You're welcome.
Edit: where to find it depends on what you want to do with it. If your phone arrives with an official stock ROM, and if it's not already on 35B, and you use it with a Verizon SIM, then you'll be offered OTAs to eventually reach 35B. If you're looking for the 35B KDZ to make your phone official, unrooted completely stock on the latest release, you'll have to Google for a link to the 35B KDZ. I know there's links in some threads on here. I might have a copy on my Android File Host section too - I forget what I have on there since I mostly use it for my tablet.
If you really need it I can get more specific. You didn't answer whether you want to be rooted and/or have custom recovery. If you do, then you don't need the 35B KDZ. You need the 10B TOT (just a different format official file from LG for their ROM) and I forgot to mention you also need the new 35B DLL to use with the 10B TOT because 35B keeps you from downgrading except using that method. You can find the .DLL in @holiealmunus ' thread about 35B in General.
After rooting and putting TWRP on you can just flash a 35B based ROM if that's what you want to do with it.
Hey thanks man. Appreciate it. I think I'll root it for now , so I can run well root required apps etc
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Hey thanks man. Appreciate it. I think I'll root it for now , so I can run well root required apps etc
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You're welcome!
Reasons to downgrade to 10B as opposed to any other build: 10B was the last release that the Stump app works on to root (in brute force mode), and it's easy to put TWRP on (with TWRP Manager).
Good deal I'll report back this weekend
Enjoy your new/used G3. I got mine used a few months ago. If your battery life seems poor then check the date stamped on the battery. If its over a year old replace.
What's a good replacement. I bumped around here and it seems like aftermarket is it
I got a TQTHL battery off eBay. It claims 4500mah but its certainly not. I think its somewhere around 3500-4000 since I get similar battery life to my old Droid Turbo 4-5 hours of screen time with 24-36 hours of uptime. My used stock battery didn't even get 3 hours or last all day. YMMV
Hey guys, the phone is a 35b. Says software vs98535b.
I can root, right? I'm kinda confused...
Thats all Im after. The phone is for my wife, so I just want root so I can use root apps
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Hey guys, the phone is a 35b. Says software vs98535b.
I can root, right? I'm kinda confused...
Thats all Im after. The phone is for my wife, so I just want root so I can use root apps
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Yes, with Kingroot.
Thanks!
Got it. I also removed kingroot and the like and replaced it with superuser app.
Thanks
Question, guys... Should I update to MM?
Is the 5.1.1 buggy or does it present bad battery life? I noticed the screen would get 100% bright by itself, even though I had it at 50%...
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Question, guys... Should I update to MM?
Is the 5.1.1 buggy or does it present bad battery life? I noticed the screen would get 100% bright by itself, even though I had it at 50%...
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The auto brightness issue on 35B is the only issue I've had. Other than that it was a vast improvement over previous official releases. To fix it, it was recommended to me to use Lux Lite in the Play Store. Now I use it on the phone and my tablet, it works very well and is very configurable.
You're talking apples and oranges regarding official LG stock (rooted) ROM versus CyanogenMod, the latter being the only way of putting Marshmallow on this phone since LG hasn't released it yet but since they did for the D855 I think they will for the other G3s.
Try it if you like but I don't bother flashing CM any more. Personally I find that CM builds create more problems than they solve.
Of course, I'm running @xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0 ROM which spoils me even more on an LG-based ROM.
Thanks once again. I think I'll leave it as is. She doesn't really know much about roms and such, so I'd be flashing or fixing things here and there.
Thanks again
Edit : Deleted due to roirraW "edor" ehT statement (wich is very accurate for what it seems) that the 35B cant work with these methods , guess I just had luck
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Well mine one is used too (Great deal to finally retire the almighty s2 i9100...) it came with the 35B, use this apk to flash the twrp on your device and if it worked , VOILA ... The next thing you should do is to either debloat the phone or flash a stock based custom rom (Personal Favorite is skydragon).
PD: This worked for me Im just sharing how it went , good luck
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That hasn't been updated for 35B, it's for 23C only. It worked for you? The Play Store notes even says "Don't flash this if you are on 5.1.1 (vs985 v35a or 35b)" and the author's thread doesn't mention a version for 35B.
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That hasn't been updated for 35B, it's for 23C only. It worked for you? The Play Store notes even says "Don't flash this if you are on 5.1.1 (vs985 v35a or 35b)" and the author's thread doesn't mention a version for 35B.
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Thats really strange it all was just a click and done ...
I'm on 10B and everything was working no issues until lately my bluetooth dies when listening to music. I'm assuming it's the app updates for Pandora and Soundcloud. Anyway back to my question - What is the most stable, customizable, and fully built ROM/ OEM stock kdz for the G3 these days. I had cyanogen mod on my note2 about a year ago before the G3 an I was okay with it. I worry about loosing knock bc I can't use the rear unlock button when in the car cradle. I guess I'd like to be able to sideload/unroot for a few app like appradio unchained reloaded etc. My wife hates the stock camera so maybe an upgrade will help that issue. I stayed on 10B bc I didn't need the few extra options on newer versions, wanted to have as much customization as possible and google seems to be heading towards less like apple, and it worked great.
So I'm thinking about moving to a newer stock version, or cyanogenmod, and then a new phone if I'm not happy and too many features are lost - let me know your thoughts and any suggestions. I'm by no means well versed these days and a noob in my opinion, but have basic knowledge from when I spent some time rooting a half dozen phones, etc, esp when updating our note 2s last year to cyanogen. Other than flashing the stock images , adding TWRP, etc when we got these phones, I haven't spent much time learning on XDA and after a few hours I could use some opinions/directions to head, so please give me your thoughts on the latest these days for the G3.
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Anyway back to my question
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Please in the future post question threads in the Q&A section. I'll ask a moderator to move this thread.
What is the most stable, customizable, and fully built ROM/ OEM stock kdz for the G3 these days.
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As far as I know all LG stock ROMs for the VS985 are just as customizable as any other - at least when rooted. I don't theme except if you count using the Flat Style Bar Indicators Xposed module to fully customize what my status bar icons look like and what order they're in.
I'm more a function over form kind of guy.
That said, I do use Nova Launcher Prime and I know there's themes for it although I don't use it that way.
Since you're already rooted and have TWRP on, just use TWRP Manager from the Play Store to update to the latest version of TWRP before flashing a newer ROM.
If you don't know, rooting is harder after 10B and putting TWRP on is harder after 12B, so if you ever have to return to a known good state in order to re-root and put TWRP back on, I recommend the 10B TOT.
TOTs flash more partitions than KDZs and can fix problems that even flashing the 10B KDZ won't fix. I have first hand experience with that kind of situation. Before that I always chose KDZ over TOT but now I use TOT when there's a choice.
It wouldn't hurt to use the built in LG Backup to back up your apps and data, save it to your MicroSD card and then flash the 10B TOT to start fresh. Re-root with the Stump app in brute force mode, then use TWRP Manager from the Play Store to flash TWRP.
@xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0.0 ROM based on 35B 5.1.1 is overall my favorite rom.
I have, however, been using his stock 47A Marshmallow firmware for several months now. It's not customized like his v2.0.0 ROM. It's as fully stock 47A while still being rooted and able to use TWRP.
Whatever ROM you use, be sure to flash the appropriate Bootstack from his v2.0.0 thread. 12B for KitKat, 24B for Lollipop 5.0.x and 35B for Lollipop 5.1.x and Marshmallow 6.0.
If you happen to fiddle with JasmineROM 9.x or SkyDragon 6.x, flash the 24B or 35B bootstack after flashing the ROM. If you flash the 35B bootstack before flashing the ROM you'll brick your phone until you recover it.
If you just get used to always flashing the bootstack after the ROM then you won't go wrong. You can always flash it before and after flashing the ROM if you're not sure.
I worry about loosing knock bc I can't use the rear unlock button when in the car cradle.
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All stock LG VS985 ROMs come with knock on and knock off already enabled.
I guess I'd like to be able to sideload/unroot for a few app like appradio unchained reloaded etc. My wife hates the stock camera so maybe an upgrade will help that issue.
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There are Xposed modules to hide root for whatever apps you specify. It doesn't work for everything, and I don't do so myself.
No camera app is going to work overall better than the stock one - no other camera app can make use of the laser focus.
For what it's worth, @xdabbeb makes an app called X-Cam that lets you tweak the stock camera app some. I don't use it so came advise specifics.
Good luck!