I need a little help - E 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have rooted a few phones in my past, however never have I rooted a Motorola. (successfully (moto g i know the mistake I made) However I have a Moto E 2nd Generation (Surnia I think) that I am looking to root and get a ROM for it, here is my problem, I have no Idea where to look or begin my phone info is below if you need more info let me know I really want to root it.
Code:
Model Number: Moto E (2nd Generation) With 4G LTE
Hardware SKU: XT1526
Android Version: 5.1
Baseband Version: M8916_2020604.09.03.21.09R SURNIA_ACG_LTE_CUST
Kernal Version: 3.10.49-ga212254-00001-g39fb6a3 [email protected] #1 Fri May 8 16:40:31 CDT 2015
System Version: 23.11.20.surnia_acg_lte.acglte.en.US ntelos
Build Number: LPI23.29-20

Here is what you need to do (I'm only summarizing to get you started -- this is not meant to be a step-by-step guide -- there are good threads here that cover all of this, and you should read them):
1) Unlock the bootloader -- go to Motorola.com, click on the Developers link and follow the instructions (not all phones' bootloaders are unlockable -- Motorola will let you know)
2) Find the TWRP recovery for the Moto E 2015 floating around here ... either run it with fastboot boot twrp.img (my preference) or flash it onto your phone ... then flash SuperSU ... there is a stable 2.46 version that I used -- it is in .zip form and can be flashed with TWRP. (There is a thread which covers all of this in greater detail.)
3) After that, you can pretty much do what you will, since you are now rooted. Personally, with Motorola phones, I'm happy to just use my root capabilities to remove the bloat, as I am fine with the stock ROM. But I'm sure you can find a custom rom to suit your needs.
There are a lot of details you will learn by reading more of the threads.

tedr108 said:
Here is what you need to do (I'm only summarizing to get you started -- this is not meant to be a step-by-step guide -- there are good threads here that cover all of this, and you should read them):
1) Unlock the bootloader -- go to Motorola.com, click on the Developers link and follow the instructions (not all phones' bootloaders are unlockable -- Motorola will let you know)
2) Find the TWRP recovery for the Moto E 2015 floating around here ... either run it with fastboot boot twrp.img (my preference) or flash it onto your phone ... then flash SuperSU ... there is a stable 2.46 version that I used -- it is in .zip form and can be flashed with TWRP. (There is a thread which covers all of this in greater detail.)
3) After that, you can pretty much do what you will, since you are now rooted. Personally, with Motorola phones, I'm happy to just use my root capabilities to remove the bloat, as I am fine with the stock ROM. But I'm sure you can find a custom rom to suit your needs.
There are a lot of details you will learn by reading more of the threads.
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Thank you
Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk

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[Q] Android Devices Currently Not Supported By Cyanogenmod

Hello Guys,
Could anyone please provide some info about this case:
o What are my options if I have an Android device (smartphone) not supported by CyanogenMod?
o Is there anything than waiting until my model will be added to the supported list? I bought a very simple and reasonably priced "no-name" phone (Simvalley SP-2X.SLIM), and I learn now one disadvantage is that it is not supported.
o I also did not find anything about rooting, flashing or even booting it up into safe mode / recovery.
Any help and info is very much appreciated.
TWRP
schmayer said:
Hello Guys,
Could anyone please provide some info about this case:
o What are my options if I have an Android device (smartphone) not supported by CyanogenMod?
o Is there anything than waiting until my model will be added to the supported list? I bought a very simple and reasonably priced "no-name" phone (Simvalley SP-2X.SLIM), and I learn now one disadvantage is that it is not supported.
o I also did not find anything about rooting, flashing or even booting it up into safe mode / recovery.
Any help and info is very much appreciated.
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Hy there, you can try TWRP Manager. It's a similar program
schmayer said:
Hello Guys,
Could anyone please provide some info about this case:
o What are my options if I have an Android device (smartphone) not supported by CyanogenMod?
o Is there anything than waiting until my model will be added to the supported list? I bought a very simple and reasonably priced "no-name" phone (Simvalley SP-2X.SLIM), and I learn now one disadvantage is that it is not supported.
o I also did not find anything about rooting, flashing or even booting it up into safe mode / recovery.
Any help and info is very much appreciated.
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Well, here it is straight forward, your device only gets official support if the Cyanogenmod teams deems the unofficial build for it stable and reliable to gain official support. If there isn't any unofficial builds then it's safe to say that it will never have official support. As for rooting the device there may be methods for it available, a universal root for example, flashing as in roms and other things, no clue, never heard of that device before and there might not be any support for it either. So with that being said, hope this helps you.
Sent from an Xposed LG-G2/LS-980
yoelpro said:
Hy there, you can try TWRP Manager. It's a similar program
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Click to collapse
Hi Yoelpro,
Thanks for your info. Since my first post I have managed to root my device - was very happy. It was not too easy, given that it is extremely minimal supported. I already tried TWRP with GooManager, but when I try to install an open recovery sript, surprise surprise: "no recoveries were found for your device".
Any ideas if there is another way to find one and copy it on the phone? I have to confess being too scared even trying to flash a custom ROM without flashing a backup first. I managed to find out that the stock ROM is a Vanilla on my Simvalley SP-2X.SLIM.
Thank you.
Critical Detox said:
Well, here it is straight forward, your device only gets official support if the Cyanogenmod teams deems the unofficial build for it stable and reliable to gain official support. If there isn't any unofficial builds then it's safe to say that it will never have official support. As for rooting the device there may be methods for it available, a universal root for example, flashing as in roms and other things, no clue, never heard of that device before and there might not be any support for it either. So with that being said, hope this helps you.
Sent from an Xposed LG-G2/LS-980
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Hey there Critical Detox
Thanks for your info. Since my first post I have managed to root my device: Simvalley SP-2X.SLIM - was very happy to see that it is working.
Unfortunately, I could not even find an unofficial CM build, I'm quite sure that an official build does not exist. Interestingly, my device was once perfectly recognized as SP-2X.SLIM and once recognised as HTC (for drivers) during the rooting. I'm very curious IF or AS WHAT my device would be recognized if I started the one click install of CM. I might be a chicken, but a careful chicken as I don't want to do it before saving a backup of the stock ROM to my SD card first. When I try to install an open recovery sript (GooManager), surprise surprise: "no recoveries were found for your device". I managed to find out that the stock ROM on my device is a Vanilla 4.2.2 but could I not find this ROM to download yet.
Any help is very welcome, as I am not quite an expert and my phone is a quasi no-name model.
Cheers,
schmayer

How to install Android 5.1?

Hi!
How to install Android 5.1?
I have 2 pieces Moto E 2015, but none of them has come to upgrade to 5.1.
I from Russia.
Astrolit said:
Hi!
How to install Android 5.1?
I have 2 pieces Moto E 2015, but none of them has come to upgrade to 5.1.
I from Russia.
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Indicates models have exactly the original stock as there only for the 4g version Surnia
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...e-restore-moto-e-2015-stock-firmware-t3044936
for version 3g will have to find developing android
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/development
Before reading this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-moto-e-2015-t3045748
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/general/stock-firmware-images-t3049047
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/general/danger-hard-brick-t3217358
Good luck
Steps to Install 5.1.1
Well,
You can install a custom rom....for me worked perfectly a Google AOSP 5.1.1 because is the same Nexus Device Rom.
1st step is unlock your device and is mandatory - We know this process unlock Bootloader-
You can get your unlock code from motorola , there are steps explained in the moto web page
2nd step is flash recovery
This process is put a little Software to reset cache and flash rom from zip file... for me worked fine TWRP
You need copy your rom to the device to be flashed
And the last is flash a logo to remove ugly wearning screen and install Gapps -Software from Google , chrome, maps, drive,andoid play etc....-
That`s all man...

[guide][index] Everything G2M

DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible to anything going wrong with your device.
You are responsible to what you are doing with your phone, not me.
If you blame me, I will laugh in your face and I'll go grab a beer.
This guide is intended to be used for people who want to upgrade their Android experience. This process could be dangerous. Please follow instructions, and if in doubt, stop, and ask here. No one wants their phone bricked*.
"For quite a while you are using your LG G2 mini. You like the simplicity of Android 4.4/5.0.2 and you think LG did a good job on the UI. You live you life happily with the phone. But after a while you feel something is missing. you want more.
You googled "How to make my device awesome again" and you saw difficult terms, such as root, flashing, recovery and bootloader. You didn't know what they meant, but you knew you have to understand these terms and apply them to make your phone awesome again."
The steps to make your phone awesome again are fairly simple:
perform these steps in order from top to bottom. Do not skip any.
--Rooting--
"Yes... I remember seeing this term.. I vaguely remember something related to permissions.. but I am not totally sure what this means."
Root - The root directory of your phone. The home directory for all your important system files.
Rooting - Normally, you don't have access to this directory, since the manufacturer doesn't want you to mess with it. Rooting means you will give yourself access to this directory. Why do you want access to this directory? Because later on we will need access to it to change some files.​
Most common question asked is: will this void my warranty? YES
How to Gain Root Access
Android 4.4
There are a few methods to try. If one fails, you will continue until you succeed.
Method 1
1. Go to this link
2. Click on the big lambda in the middle of the page ( ? )
3. Install the app on your phone
4. Run the app and tap on "make it rain"
5. Your phone will reboot
6. Download SuperSU from here. This app is a root access management tool, and it allows you to give certain apps root permissions.
7. The app might ask you to "update binaries". If so, let it update.
Optional: Install this app to make sure you have root access.
Method 2
Go to this link and follow the instructions.
Android 5.0.1
There is only one method for rooting on this version.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Unlock Bootloader--
"Bootloader.... is that a machine that loads boots?"
Bootloader - Code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader. With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM.​
Most common question asked is: why do I need to unlock my bootloader? Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.
How to Unlock the Bootloader
It is advised to be on Android 5.0.2 to unlock bootloader.
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620 / d620r models.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow instructions.
Android 5.0.2
There is a guide for all varients.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Custom recovery--
"After reading so much I think I need to be recovered myself!"
Recovery - Software that can be used to restore the device to factory default settings, update its operating system, and perform other diagnostic tasks. A custom recovery is a third-party recovery environment. Flashing this recovery environment onto your device replaces the default, stock recovery environment with a third-party, customized recovery environment. A custom recovery environment will do the same things as the stock Android recovery. However, it will also have additional features. Custom recoveries often have the ability to create and restore device backups.
TWRP - Team Work Recovery Project is the most common custom recovery out there. It is highly advised to use it, since other recoveries made for this device are old and unstable.​
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom recovery? Custom recoveries allow you to install custom software such as ROMs and kernels.
How to Flash a Custom Recovery
1. If you already have a custom recovery, enter it and flash the new recovery zip.
2. If not, download and install THIS app and flash though it the recovery zip. Then you'll be able to enter the custom recovery.
All Android Versions
There are several versions of TWRP. It is recommended to use the latest version, though using an older version won't hurt.
1. Go to HERE for Twrp 3.0.2.0
2. Go to HERE for TWRP 2.8.7.0
--Custom Rom--
"That was it? It was so easy!"
Rom - stands for “read-only memory.” A custom ROM replaces your device’s Android operating system — normally stored in read-only memory — with a new version of the Android operating system. Custom roms usually have added features not available in stock Android. ​
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom ROM? Read THIS article.
I'm sorry for any left out roms. A lot are old and not updated or contain bugs. An updated list of them can be found at all time in the "Android Development" section.
How to Flash a Custom Rom
1. Download a custom rom to your sd-card.
2. Enter twrp recovery.
3. Make a backup of system, data, boot and cache.
4. Flash the custom rom.
5. Optional: flash Gapps.
6. Reboot to system.
Available Custom Roms
Android Nougat
LineageOS 14.1
Cyanogenmod 14.1 (deprecated, replaced with LineageOS)
Resurrection Remix Nougat
Android Marshmallow
Cyanogenmod 13.0 for LG G2 Mini
Resurrection Remix Marshmallow
Temasek's UNOFFICIAL Cyanogenmod 13
Android Ice Cold Project
Xperia ROM based on Marshmallow
Android Lollipop
[ROM/KERNEL][5.0.2] DroidMaster Lollipop-lite
[ROM][5.1.1] Cyanogenmod 12.1 Stable
[ROM][5.1.1][D620r] Modified CM 12.1
[STOCK][5.0.2] v20c-dec-2015 [D620/D620R] FLASHABLE ZIP AND KDZ
[STOCK][D618] 5.0.2 V20D Flashable Zip
[ROM][STOCK][D620(r)] 5.0.2 v20b Flashable Zip
Android KitKat
[ROM][DEV][PORT] MIUI 7 (4.4) (D620(r))
[4.4][ROM] DroidMasterOS
[ROM][STOCK][4.4.2][D620R] V10j Flashable Zip
--Custom Kernel--
"I'm going deeper... so deep, I'm almost at the kernel!"
Kernel - The kernel is the piece of software that bridges the gap between the operating system (and installed apps) and the hardware in the device. Everything you do on your device involves the kernel. Increasing the volume while playing a video? Android doesn’t directly tell the speakers to increase output. Instead, it tells the kernel that it wants to increase the volume, and the kernel talks to the speaker to increase its output.​
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom KERNEL? Read THIS article.
How to Flash a Custom Kernel
1. Download a custom kernel to your sd-card.
2. Enter twrp recovery.
3. Make a backup of BOOT
4. Flash the custom kernel
5. Reboot to system.
Available Custom Kernels
Android Marshmallow
For LineageOS based roms:
-V- Kernel X
Android Marshmallow
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
MobiusMarshmallow Kernel
Android Lollipop
For stock based roms:
LollipopExtended Kernel for G2 Mini
-V- Kernel (w/ AnyKernel2 for ramdisk modding)
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
Cyanogen12Extended
Android KitKat
For stock based roms:
-V- Kernel (w/ AnyKernel2 for ramdisk modding)
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
Cyanogen11extended for LG G2 Mini
~notes~​
*bricked - just as it sounds like. After performing something stupid, your phone is now useful as a brick, and is unusable.
Credits​ @WYPIERDAALAAC for his guide on rooting stock lollipop.
@Chainfire for his work on SuperSU.
@Zaaap72 for his work on unlocking the bootloaders.
@Nikita Pro Android for his work on Cyanogenmod 13 and msm8226 devices.
@Vagelis1608 for his work on V-kernel, and many other tweaks.
Anyone whom I have forgotten.
To be Included
Bootstacks
Going back to stock
Changelog:
17/03/2016
Initial post
Starting to edit root section
18/03/2016
Complete root section
19/03/2016
Starting to edit bootloader section
Complete bootloader section
20/02/2016
Starting custom recovery section
Complete custom recovery section
21/02/2016
Starting custom rom section
Complete custom rom section
16/05/2016
Fixed some typos.
Added more Marshmallow roms.
23/07/2016
Added custom kernels section.
Added steps on how to gain a custom recovery.
fixed some spelling and wrong BB code.
04/08/2016
Added V kernel to Android L section
Added steps on how to flash a custom rom.
fixed some spelling.
03/01/2017
Added Nougat roms.
Added Marshmallow rom.
26/08/2017
Add Nougat kernel.
Seems good.
Nice introduction.
If you can keep it like this, then it will turn out good.
Also, if you need any help, just ask
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620r model.
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D620 and D620r.
Great instruction! I won't be surprised, if I need this guide some day!
I would like to ask anyone for suggestions on what to add to this post, so please, tell me!
mobiusm said:
DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible to anything going wrong with your device.
You are responsible to what you are doing with your phone, not me.
If you blame me, I will laugh in your face and I'll go grab a beer.
This guide is intended to be used for people who want to upgrade their Android experience. This process could be dangerous. Please follow instructions, and if in doubt, stop, and ask here. No one wants their phone bricked*.
"For quite a while you are using your LG G2 mini. You like the simplicity of Android 4.4/5.0.2 and you think LG did a good job on the UI. You live you life happily with the phone. But after a while you feel something is missing. you want more.
You googled "How to make my device awesome again" and you saw difficult terms, such as root, flashing, recovery and bootloader. You didn't know what they meant, but you knew you have to understand these terms and apply them to make your phone awesome again."
The steps in making your phone awesome again are fairly simple:
perform these steps in order from top to bottom. Do not skip any.
--Rooting--
"Yes... I remember seeing this term.. I vaguely remember something related to permissions.. but I am not totally sure what this means."
Root - The root directory of your phone. The home directory for all your important system files.
Rooting - Normally, you don't have access to this directory, since the manufacturer doesn't want you to mess with it. Rooting means you will give yourself access to this directory. Why do you want access to this directory? Because later on we will need access to it to change some files.​
Most common question asked is: will this void my warranty? YES
Steps to Gaining Root Access
Android 4.4
There are a few methods to try. If one fails, you will continue until you succeed.
Method 1
1. Go to this link
2. Click on the big lambda in the middle of the page ( λ )
3. Install the app on your phone
4. Run the app and tap on "make it rain"
5. Your phone will reboot
6. Download SuperSU from here. This app is a root access management tool, and it allows you to give certain apps root permissions.
7. The app might ask you to "update binaries". If so, let it update.
Optional: Install this app to make sure you have root permission.
Method 2
Go to this link and follow the instructions.
Android 5.0.1
Unfortunately there is only one method for rooting.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Unlock Bootloader--
"Bootloader.... is that a machine that loads boots?"
Bootloader - Code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader. With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM.​
Most common question asked is: why do I need to unlock my bootloader? Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.
Steps to Unlocking Bootloader
It is advised to be on Android 5.0.2 to unlock bootloader.
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620 / d620r models.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow instructions.
Android 5.0.2
There is a guide for all varients.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Custom recovery--
"After reading so much I think I need to be recovered myself!"
Recovery - Software that can be used to restore the device to factory default settings, update its operating system, and perform other diagnostic tasks. A custom recovery is a third-party recovery environment. Flashing this recovery environment onto your device replaces the default, stock recovery environment with a third-party, customized recovery environment. A custom recovery environment will do the same things as the stock Android recovery. However, it will also have additional features. Custom recoveries often have the ability to create and restore device backups.
TWRP - Team Work Recovery Project is the most common custom recovery out there. It is highly advised to use it, since other recoveries made for this device are old and unstable.​
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom recovery? Custom recoveries allow you to install custom ROMs.
Steps to Flashing a Custom Recovery
All Android Versions
There are several versions of TWRP. It is recommended to use the latest version, though using an older version won't hurt.
1. Go to HERE for Twrp 3.0.0.0 and follow instructions.
2. Go to HERE for TWRP 2.8.7.0 and follow instructions.
--Custom Rom--
"That was it? It was so easy!"
Rom - stands for “read-only memory.” A custom ROM replaces your device’s Android operating system — normally stored in read-only memory — with a new version of the Android operating system. Custom roms usually have added features now available in stock Android. ​
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom ROM? Read THIS article.
I'm sorry for any left out roms. A lot are old and not updated or contain bugs.
Steps to Flashing a Custom Recovery
Available Custom Roms
Android Marshmallow
[OFFICIAL] Cyanogenmod 13.0 for LG G2 Mini
[ROM][6.0.1][UNOFFICIAL] Resurrection Remix V5.6.5
Android Lollipop
[ROM/KERNEL][5.0.2] DroidMaster Lollipop-lite
[ROM][5.1.1] Cyanogenmod 12.1 Stable
[ROM][5.1.1][D620r] Modified CM 12.1
[STOCK][5.0.2] v20c-dec-2015 [D620/D620R] FLASHABLE ZIP AND KDZ
[STOCK][D618] 5.0.2 V20D Flashable Zip
[ROM][STOCK][D620(r)] 5.0.2 v20b Flashable Zip
Android KitKat
[ROM][DEV][PORT] MIUI 7 (4.4) (D620(r))
[4.4][ROM] DroidMasterOS (UPDATE: v2016.01.20)
[ROM][STOCK][4.4.2][D620R] V10j Flashable Zip
~notes~
​
*bricked - just as it sounds like. After performing something stupid, your phone is now useful as a brick, and is unusable.
Credits​ @WYPIERDAALAAC for his guide on rooting stock lollipop
@Chainfire for his work on SuperSU
@Zaaap72 for his work on unlocking the bootloaders
@Nikita Pro Android for his work on Cyanogenmod 13 and msm8226 devices
Anyone whom I have forgotten.
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Is there anything that D625 Tegra version can do?!
Killyman said:
Is there anything that D625 Tegra version can do?!
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Please do not quote the whole post.
The LG G2 mini Tegra edition is very different from the other varients. It has a different board and uses other components. Unfortunately, to this day there is no way of unlocking it's bootloader, but even if it could be unlocked, there is no rom development for it. I don't know about rooting it, but from my knowledge, there wasn't ever a serious discussion about rooting it. The main reason is this phone is mostly seen in Latin America, while the rest of the world uses the "normal" version of the phone.
mobiusm said:
Please do not quote the whole post.
The LG G2 mini Tegra edition is very different from the other varients. It has a different board and uses other components. Unfortunately, to this day there is no way of unlocking it's bootloader, but even if it could be unlocked, there is no rom development for it. I don't know about rooting it, but from my knowledge, there wasn't ever a serious discussion about rooting it. The main reason is this phone is mostly seen in Latin America, while the rest of the world uses the "normal" version of the phone.
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Sorry for the quote... I'm new didn't know...
That's a shame for D625 owners... Thanks for the explanation!!!
Best regards
Christian
Hi guys, I need some help! I'm stuck with the custom recovery. I'm on d3620r20b, rooting and unlocking bootloader worked fine, even flashing recovery.img using rashr works fine, but if I reboot into recovery mode the phone just gets stuck at the LG logo..Any ideas?what could have gone wrong?
Thank You!
ubi4e said:
Hi guys, I need some help! I'm stuck with the custom recovery. I'm on d3620r20b, rooting and unlocking bootloader worked fine, even flashing recovery.img using rashr works fine, but if I reboot into recovery mode the phone just gets stuck at the LG logo..Any ideas?what could have gone wrong?
Thank You!
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Reflash recovery.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
Hi,
I have a LG G2 Mini D620 which is still on KitKat 4.4.2. It never got an OTA update to Lollipop.
It has:
Baseband version: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c8-00012-M8926DAAAANAZM-1
Build Number: KOT49I.A1404447153
Software version: V10g-EUR-XX
It is rooted.
What I would like to do is upgrade it to at least lollipop. Stock lollipop is fine (custom rom is not a must).
Can you point me in the right direction as to what would be the best way to achieve this?
Regards.
You can find the version you want http://lg-phone-firmware.com/mobile/ and flash it to your phone
morphmk said:
Hi,
I have a LG G2 Mini D620 which is still on KitKat 4.4.2. It never got an OTA update to Lollipop.
It has:
Baseband version: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c8-00012-M8926DAAAANAZM-1
Build Number: KOT49I.A1404447153
Software version: V10g-EUR-XX
It is rooted.
What I would like to do is upgrade it to at least lollipop. Stock lollipop is fine (custom rom is not a must).
Can you point me in the right direction as to what would be the best way to achieve this?
Regards.
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In the ROM section, you can see there is a thread with a flashable zip of stock lollipop. Of course read the instruction from rooting to the end, and if you have any problem just post here..
mobiusm said:
In the ROM section, you can see there is a thread with a flashable zip of stock lollipop. Of course read the instruction from rooting to the end, and if you have any problem just post here..
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Click to collapse
Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
morphmk said:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
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Yes.
But, you can flash a kdz of the stock ROM you want without those.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
morphmk said:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
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Yes indeed, that will also give you the ability to flash custom ROMs (if you wish to in the future).
Vagelis1608 said:
Reflash recovery.
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I tried different recoveries with different softwares but I always got the same problem.
I solved downgrading to kitkat and following the 4.4 method. I guess something was not working in the rooting procedure..
Hi guys, I have an D620k which is on KitKat. I want to update to Lollipop trough KDZ.
Do I need to download the 620k version? Or I can flash anyone that is for 620?
Thanks!
jaks97 said:
Hi guys, I have an D620k which is on KitKat. I want to update to Lollipop trough KDZ.
Do I need to download the 620k version? Or I can flash anyone that is for 620?
Thanks!
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Any should work.
The ones for 'r' are unbranded.
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Update Cricket XT1021 Moto E to Lollipop

Hi,
My wife has a Cricket XT1021 Moto E (sim unlocked/Bootloader UNLOCKABLE). She recently got a new car and would like to connect with Android Auto, but her phone is Kit Kat 4.4.4 and the app only runs on lollipop or higher. She is not interested in upgrading the phone because she likes the size of the Moto E. All the new phones are too large for her liking...even the 5 inch models.
The next option is to upgrade to Lollipop but I'm not entirely sure how to go about it. Checking for updates on the phone (with data & wi-fi) says it has the latest firmware, which I know is not true. I have downloaded the Cricket 5.1 zips from here, but am not sure of the differences between version LPC23 and version LPCS23. I have found instruction to upgrade to the Soak test here:
www. droid views .com/install-android-5-0-2-lollipop-ota-zip-moto-e (remove spaces for link)
Can I just follow those same instructions and simply replace the soak test zip with one of the versions I downloaded? I am fairly confident that will work I am just not clear which zip to use.
I appreciate your advice. I have rooted and flashed all my phones, but hers...I cannot screw up for obvious reasons.

Rolling back my LG V30 to Android 8 (Oreo)

I have an app that does not work after Android 8 that I need and there is no replacement in 9 or above. I managed to avoid updating my v30 to v9 and later for a year or so. It accidentally allowed the update to 9 this past weekend while I was camping. All I want to do is roll back to stock v8 or 8.1 (Oreo).
I have enough tech knowledge to follow directions and understand rooting but am having a really hard time finding the "right directions." As I was reading some of them, I found caveats like, "Use X unless you have the delta update and then use Y but not if you want to run Z. For Z, you have to follow this other thread." I also know that using the wrong settings or data file could brick the phone.
So, I'm hoping someone can help me narrow down what sets of directions I need to follow.
Here's what I have right now:
LG V30 (VS996) On Verizon Network
Developer Options Enabled
Android V9
Security Patch Level August 1, 2019
Kernel Version: 4.4.153
Build #: PKQ1.190414.001
Software version: VS99630c
Again, all I want to do is roll back to stock v8 or 8.1 (Oreo).
Bonus would also be a way to stop asking me every day to update or delay a day and just wait until I manually do it.
Thx in advance!!
Download the right firmware file for your device from here -
Models - LG-Firmwares.com
Free archive of LG firmwares. Comparison of features and reviews of all mobile devices. Quick download of updates for your device.
lg-firmwares.com
Then download the flash tool from here -
LG Flash Tool Free Download - Official Download Links
LGUP tool is the latest version of LG Flash Tool that allows users to flash stock firmware on LG smartphones and tablet devices. Download LG UP tool 2018 from the official download links.
lgflash.com
Follow the instructions on both the pages. I think you can take it from here.
Note that implied with this process is that you cannot downgrade your firmware without wiping the phone... there's no way to "patch" back to the old version. So, be sure to take backups FIRST.
If you're rooted on the old firmware, you can then disable/freeze/delete the update APKs so that the update warning goes away. But this requires root, so be aware of that. If you don't haven't rooted already, then this is a process of its own, and will require you to go back to Nougat in order to perform that, so you may want to do that before installing the final version of the ROM you want. You can find out how to do this rooting process on the WTF thread, post #193, located here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ar-instructions.3790500/page-10#post-76584629
If you don't want to root, that's fine, but then you must endure the update warning process... unless you can find another way to disable the update APKs.
Thank you both. I expected to wipe the phone so that's not an issue. I will first install Nougat, root and then update to Oreo.
There are about 14 Oreo ROMs on that site. Do I just pick the latest one or do I have to pick the earliest one and update that?
Pick the latest one.
VS99620k_02_0510_ARB00.kdz

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