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Couldn't find a clear answer to this... as we all know, Lollipop on the G3 is coming very soon, and i couldn't be more excited. However, i have my phone rooted and the TWRP[bump] recovery on my G3 and i just need to know, do i need to unroot in order to download and install the OTA update when it finally comes?
also, I currently have been using the G3 tweaks app with xposed framework and was wondering if that would cause me problems when the update happens.
Thanks in advance for your time guys.
You will need to .tot via Flashtool back to zv4. Firmware. You will get stuck in twrp. I would not advice just unrooting and flashing restore stock recovery .img. The guide is all over. Including files and walkthrough videos via YouTube. Its very painless.
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I'm sure you'll hear of many warning you'll possibly to certainly lose root and or boot unlock if you ota. There will probably be flashable update to L soon. Up to you. I for 1 really don't worry. But many will. I have plenty of phones. Lol
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Or just wait for one of the Devs to bump it! I hope Engine95 gets ahold of it!! He rocks.
Updated to the zv6 this morning, lost root.. so ya you can take it over the air but prepare to reroot after
vincey2kr1 said:
Updated to the zv6 this morning, lost root.. so ya you can take it over the air but prepare to reroot after
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Did the same. Rooted using Stumproot. After OTA to zv6, no more root. SuperSU states "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. ..."
How do you re-root? I tried running Stumproot again but it says that the phone is already rooted.
Thanks for the assistance.
racter said:
Did the same. Rooted using Stumproot. After OTA to zv6, no more root. SuperSU states "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. ..."
How do you re-root? I tried running Stumproot again but it says that the phone is already rooted.
Thanks for the assistance.
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Maybe go back to ZV4 as Droid2drummer suggested. Then root.
Finally flash the BarRin-ZV6 ROM for a rooted LG G3 with the ZV6 software
Don't ever take an ota on rooted phones people..... Smh
^^^^^^^^^^^^ this. Duh.
Ok, so just to try it out (i'm not scared of softbricks) i did try to take the OTA update today that FINALLY came to my phone (i can only assume its the zv6 update, though it does not say) and let it install.. well it got me stuck in a TWRP bootloop. I managed to get back into the OS with a couple terminal commands but obviously i would not like to try that again and it did not successfully update and just remove root (as suggest it may above) so a fair warning to any future thread lurchers out there.
so on too my query,
if you lose root in zv6 and can't get it back.. will the same be true of lollipop? will we have to wait for a new root method?
and my second question is this; is there any way to simply unroot without actually flashing stock firmware? cause I CANNOT get the LG windows drivers to cooperate with me.. i install them and the phone still comes up with "drivers for this device not installed" in device manager. it says LGE Android Phone with the yellow driver error icon next to it.
the most important thing i need help with right now is getting those drivers working so i can unroot my phone to prepare for lollipop. i have the firmware, LG flash tool and .dll ready for the flash..
thanks for your responses thus far and any future help. i appreciate it.
Don't unroot just wait for the rooted zip to flash when it comes out..... Smh
ok... well if i'm waiting on that then how can i remove this pending update notification from my drawer? it let me click "later" a couple times but now its just a terribly annoying sticky that won't go away..
Remove OTA Update(and notification)
If an OTA notification is on your device you most likely already have the OTA file on your phone. If rooted, you can remove the OTA files and get rid of that annoying notification.
Updates are found in the /cache/ folder on your phone. Using a RootExplorer-type app(or ES File Explorer) browse to the root of your phone(NOT the root of your internal storage, /sdcard/, but the actual phone). If using ES File Explorer you may have to use the "show hidden files" option and grant the app root. You will see the update .zip file in cache if you did everything correctly. If no one has already uploaded the OTA zip.. copy the update to your sdcard and then upload for everyone else. Now delete the zip file from /cache/.
Deleting the file in /cache/ will get rid of the OTA but will not get rid of the notification. To get rid of notification:
1. Pull the notification shade down on your phone
2. Long press on the OTA notification until you see the App Info option pop up.
3. Click App Info and uncheck the Show Notifications box.
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412
thznutz87 said:
Don't ever take an ota on rooted phones people..... Smh
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Noobs like myself would not know this "cardinal" rule.
BTW, I have updated on previous occasions via OTA without losing root.
There should be a noob forum regarding, post rooted precautions and expectations.
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thznutz87 said:
Don't unroot just wait for the rooted zip to flash when it comes out..... Smh
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This probably the smartest advice that I seem given on this (throughout all various fora) topic.
Awesome advice.
So, I am getting an LG G3 tomorrow.
I already looked up how to downgrade it to 10B, root with Stump or Ioroot, and use Bump! to install TWRP. (Unless the software it comes with will be rootable, but I doubt it. If I am wrong, please let me know!) I obviously don't know everything there is to know, and may have missed some things.
Once I have it rooted.
I upgrade it via OTA keeping root with SuperSU's survival mode.
And it should stay rooted?
Then I use Bump! to flash TWRP into it, or can I do that before and update? I am just getting this phone and I really don't want to mess it up.
Downgrading and rooting it will be no issue, but I am unsure whether I use Bump! to install TWRP before or after updating it OTA.
Or if I should even update it at all and wait until developers say it's okay on the latest software as of Dec. 13th.
I checked around for a good thirty minutes and did not find a clear answer, I am hoping someone can directly clear this up.
I know updating a phone OTA while trying to keep root isn't the smartest thing to do, but if it works then I have the latest software and it's also a rooted device.
Also, the latest software I saw was 12D? Is that it, or is it 11C? I am confused on how the updates are (in the sense of which ones are out for this phone/coming out soon).
In simplicity/TL;DR:
(I did read about my issue, but could not find anything so I asked here!)
Once I downgrade to 10B and root my G3, is it safe to update OTA and keep root? (With SuperSU Survival Mode I'd assume.)
If so, should I flash TWRP with Bump! before or after the updates?
- If after, what should I do? Reflash completely back to 10B?
What is the latest released update for the G3 (Verizon - VS985)?
- Is there a new update coming soon?
Do the updates actually help the phone performance and fix issues without me doing anything to improve performance and fix issues myself?
Thanks!
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So, I am getting an LG G3 tomorrow.
I already looked up how to downgrade it to 10B, root with Stump or Ioroot, and use Bump! to install TWRP. (Unless the software it comes with will be rootable, but I doubt it. If I am wrong, please let me know!) I obviously don't know everything there is to know, and may have missed some things.
Once I have it rooted.
I upgrade it via OTA keeping root with SuperSU's survival mode.
And it should stay rooted?
Then I use Bump! to flash TWRP into it, or can I do that before and update? I am just getting this phone and I really don't want to mess it up.
Downgrading and rooting it will be no issue, but I am unsure whether I use Bump! to install TWRP before or after updating it OTA.
Or if I should even update it at all and wait until developers say it's okay on the latest software as of Dec. 13th.
I checked around for a good thirty minutes and did not find a clear answer, I am hoping someone can directly clear this up.
I know updating a phone OTA while trying to keep root isn't the smartest thing to do, but if it works then I have the latest software and it's also a rooted device.
Also, the latest software I saw was 12D? Is that it, or is it 11C? I am confused on how the updates are (in the sense of which ones are out for this phone/coming out soon).
In simplicity/TL;DR:
(I did read about my issue, but could not find anything so I asked here!)
Once I downgrade to 10B and root my G3, is it safe to update OTA and keep root? (With SuperSU Survival Mode I'd assume.)yes
If so, should I flash TWRP with Bump! before or after the updates?after, or you will get stuck in recovery
- If after, what should I do? Reflash completely back to 10B?no, just flash twrp after updating
What is the latest released update for the G3 (Verizon - VS985)?12b
- Is there a new update coming soon?unlikely anyone can answer this
Do the updates actually help the phone performance not really and fix issues other than lag im not sure what needs to be fixed without me doing anything to improve performance and fix issues myself? for the most part, you will need to tweek and mod yourself to improve performance and fix issues such as lag
Thanks!
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in red above
One more thing...
When I am updating and another software update is released, I will have TWRP flashed.
Updating it will cause a bootloop.
How can I prevent that?
Using titanium backup (TiBU) or similar program, freeze the app called "System updates 1_...". For me this has worked, though some people seem to still have issues; I'm trying to figure out if it is a TiBU problem or if they have accidentally frozen the wrong thing.
Alternative is to go to /system/app and rename the two LGDMSClient files, add a .bak to the end of the names, then restart.
See this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56061720
Copy the zip in the first post onto your phone. If you accidentally do get an ota after you have a custom recovery, tell twrp to Install that zip
file. It will flush the ota from your system, so you aren't such buying to recovery.
HTH!
Fwiw I just got a new G3 and it came with 10B
Doh...
BladeRunner said:
Fwiw I just got a new G3 and it came with 10B
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Lucky....12b here
rensmooth said:
Lucky....12b here
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You DO know that you can downgrade back to 10b to root and bump, correct? Just use KDZ or TOT files.
That was one of the other things I researched before getting this phone. Luckily, it came with 10B, but I'm on 12b, rooted and bumped.
Yes thanks. Just preparing everything. I had LG usb driver issue,resolved now with latest from LG. Now downloading 10b TOT. Too many years getting comfortable rooting HTC 's lol.
rensmooth said:
Yes thanks. Just preparing everything. I had LG usb driver issue,resolved now with latest from LG. Now downloading 10b TOT. Too many years getting comfortable rooting HTC 's lol.
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I know the feeling. For the past 3 three years, I was on Motorola phones, so there was a lot of FXZ files and fastboot flashing for me. Switching to LG meant learning that all over again.
New Question
Here, if any of you know the answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/help/lg-g3-overheating-issues-t2975509
Still looking for a way to downgrade with wither OS X or Linux, my only two options.
manchucka said:
Still looking for a way to downgrade with wither OS X or Linux, my only two options.
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That I don't know about, since the two tools to flash the TOT and KDZ files are windows based.
Not sure if you could get them to run via Wine or something, but that might be an option, but since it also requires all the drivers and such, I have no idea how/if that would work and wouldn't even know how to start to set that up.
On motorola phones, you could use the fastboot command line tool that comes with the Android SDK and drivers, so that was nice.
But to take the TOT and KDZ files and flash them under Linux, I have no idea.
I got my phone on 11b, and downgraded it.
Used the Stump root, and then I used Bump! to install TWRP.
Forgot to do the updates, oh well another day.
They're not that important., right?
It's often handy to update modem, to pick up any enhancements on the rf side, the sw that actually talks to the cell tower.
I also ended up updating to the 11c boot, and the 12b system. IMG. 12b system picks up Verizon's first VoLTE, what they call Advanced Calling 1.0.
I did the above by using autoprime's flash2xxx zip files, and the .IMG files.
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It's often handy to update modem, to pick up any enhancements on the rf side, the sw that actually talks to the cell tower.
I also ended up updating to the 11c boot, and the 12b system. IMG. 12b system picks up Verizon's first VoLTE, what they call Advanced Calling 1.0.
I did the above by using autoprime's flash2xxx zip files, and the .IMG files.
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Advanced calling does nothing for me because I believe it's an extra charge on your bill for it. Forget that!
AC 1.0 is no added charge. HD voice is billed the same as any other call. The video part of a video call gets booked against your data plan (I'm grandfathered Unlimited), and free if it goes over WiFi.
manchucka said:
Still looking for a way to downgrade with wither OS X or Linux, my only two options.
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If I was you. I would get me an older used Win7 Laptop if you want to flash phones. Will make your life easier...
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markfm said:
It's often handy to update modem, to pick up any enhancements on the rf side, the sw that actually talks to the cell tower.
I also ended up updating to the 11c boot, and the 12b system. IMG. 12b system picks up Verizon's first VoLTE, what they call Advanced Calling 1.0.
I did the above by using autoprime's flash2xxx zip files, and the .IMG files.
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can you please show me how to this my phone got stuck tryin to go to 11c
In the Verizon g3 General section, stickies, bweN diorD has a reference thread. He has links to the various images, and to a thread on using flash2.
one click root
BladeRunner said:
Fwiw I just got a new G3 and it came with 10B
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This is the second G3 I have purchased. I Suggest using one click root to root. Also stop and Phil's can be flashed using flashing. It seems easier to me dealing with image rather than zip. I've foremost roms and so far my experience has me favoring Bliss Pop. That is what I am running now and to be honest I think I'm going back to 10b. The customizations are nice but to me it's not worth the problems associated with L.P. My opinion Bliss Pop has the best handle on the problems and still too much for me. I'm going to give LP a few months for the developers fix all bugs. Verizon hasn't released LP yet and there is reason behind that other than being big bully carrier. Once again my opinion only. You picked a great phone that is for sure!
Just a short post... You've presumably already guessed from the title, it is the VS98523C FOTA release. The format is the same as the previous two, so any methods that worked for you then should work for this as well. I haven't finished extracting everything from it yet, so no warranty on how it works, but it is the "official", unmodified 23C FOTA.
23C: http://downloads.codefi.re/illegalargument/LG_VS985/12B_TO_23C.up
All (that I know) of the VS985 FOTA packages: http://downloads.codefi.re/illegalargument/LG_VS985/
Enjoy
Here's to hoping for bugg fixes!
Downgrade-ability guinea pig? Anyone....? Not it!
I'm about to update to it, will verify root works and then downgrading.
Edit: Thanks for posting this ^^
I'm sure Verizon and LG love all the free beta testing we're giving them...
Looks like the wifi syncing issue was fixed. Still testing but definitely looks that way.
HolyAngel said:
Looks like the wifi syncing issue was fixed. Still testing but definitely looks that way.
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Do dev options stay ticked through reboot?
6NomoN6 said:
Do dev options stay ticked through reboot?
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not sure yet, those are saved in the data partition so should stick regardless.. pretty positive they do on my rom based on 23B..
Side note: Downgrading is NOT blocked on 23C ^^
HolyAngel said:
not sure yet, those are saved in the data partition so should stick regardless.. pretty positive they do on my rom based on 23B..
Side note: Downgrading is NOT blocked on 23C ^^
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Should we then also assume that it'll more than likely be safe to flash the 23C modem on it's own once it's isolated?
nericollin said:
Should we then also assume that it'll more than likely be safe to flash the 23C modem on it's own once it's isolated?
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Yeah I don't see why not.. as long as you're on lollipop it should be fine. I'll pull it along with the other partitions.
If the memory leak has been fixed though, I see no reason not to do the update as a whole.
Just so I'm understanding this correctly: both downgrading and root are retained through updating so long as we revert back to 12B first before installing?
nericollin said:
If the memory leak has been fixed though, I see no reason not to do the update as a whole.
Just so I'm understanding this correctly: both downgrading and root are retained through upgrading?
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No root isn't at all, has to be manually rooted same as 23B. But you can still downgrade no problem.
HolyAngel said:
No root isn't at all, has to be manually rooted same as 23B. But you can still downgrade no problem.
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Understood. For example then, could I install this update, retain TWRP, and flash a 5.1 AOSP ROM with the 23C base?
So was it just a botched update on my end or does WiFi nor work on 23c?
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HolyAngel said:
Looks like the wifi syncing issue was fixed. Still testing but definitely looks that way.
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Did you factory reset? I can't get WiFi to connect.
nericollin said:
Understood. For example then, could I install this update, retain TWRP, and flash a 5.1 AOSP ROM with the 23C base?
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No definitely not, you have to be completely stock on 12B with no root and stock recovery in order to flash it.
gregcapps said:
So was it just a botched update on my end or does WiFi nor work on 23c?
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Did you factory reset? I can't get WiFi to connect.
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My wifi was connected on bootup, haven't had a single issue the two times I've ota'd to 23C. Didn't have to factory reset or nothing.
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No definitely not, you have to be completely stock on 12B with no root and stock recovery in order to flash it.
My wifi was connected on bootup, haven't had a single issue the two times I've ota'd to 23C. Didn't have to factory reset or nothing.
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First time I used activity launcher to go to 23c from 12b....got no Wi-Fi. Kdz back to 12b, then activity launcher to 23c got no system ui. Now I'm back on 23c after Another kdz to 12b and still have no working Wi-Fi. So I'm confused.
Also won't let me do screenshots. Says cannot copy. Damaged file.
gregcapps said:
First time I used activity launcher to go to 23c from 12b....got no Wi-Fi. Kdz back to 12b, then activity launcher to 23c got no system ui. Now I'm back on 23c after Another kdz to 12b and still have no working Wi-Fi. So I'm confused.
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I tot'd to 10b_03 and ota'd up to 12b, no root. Once on 12b i used activity launcher to go up to 23C and worked perfectly. Did that both times with no issues. I had issues with all the kdz files, it's like they're not the official release or something.
Where can i get the 10b_03? And how does the tot method work?
gregcapps said:
Where can i get the 10b_03? And how does the tot method work?
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10b_03 tot file is here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/6ip22jjhk7g3kgz/LG_G3_VS985_10B_03_Stock_TOT.zip
Its not mine, credits to 216Monster for posting it
And I uploaded the tot based LG Flash tool for ya here:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934550550
Pretty sure it works the same as kdz with the flashtool. the hacked dll to use it, and the vs985 dll to flash tot's with are included in the folder itself, all you need to do is download it and the tot file, point it to the lg dll file and the tot file, connect phone in download mode, hit ready, unplug and replug phone and it should work. You may need to open device manager->Ports, select the lg g3 port, properties, advanced, and change the port number to COM41 instead of whatever it auto assigns. Thats pretty much it.
Hunch
gregcapps said:
First time I used activity launcher to go to 23c from 12b....got no Wi-Fi. Kdz back to 12b, then activity launcher to 23c got no system ui. Now I'm back on 23c after Another kdz to 12b and still have no working Wi-Fi. So I'm confused.
Also won't let me do screenshots. Says cannot copy. Damaged file.
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This is just a hunch but it seems that when you KDZ to 12b and do the updates, there are errors, myself included experienced them. From what I'm reading, people who go back to 10b and do the ota's upwards are not experiencing problems if any at all. I ToT's back to 10b and ota'd to 12b. I'm going to try 23c to see if I get the no nav buttons or the wifi issues.
Looks like Verizon is pushing 24B update today. Very minor fixes but it's not showing up on my phone yet. Here is Verizon's release for it. http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/benefits-lg-g3-7-9-15.pdf?null
Hmm. Do the interruptions mean that they have fixed notifications on wifi? It seems a bit cryptic.
Does anyone know if there will be issues if you try to take this OTA while rooted?
I am still on 23a. The OTA is not showing up and the upgrade assistant is of no help either.
Going to wait and see if we can flash back to a previous version, especially if root and bumping are locked out. Don't want it and currently, LP is running pretty well for me (has been since April when I upgraded to it). I haven't rooted as of yet either. Don't have a need for it right now and want to wait and see when the next big OTA comes out or if this upcoming one does fix the WiFi sync issue completely.
adrianbli said:
Hmm. Do the interruptions mean that they have fixed notifications on wifi? It seems a bit cryptic.
Does anyone know if there will be issues if you try to take this OTA while rooted?
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As a general rule, with ANY phone, running ANY software, do NOT take ANY OTA's while any modifications have been made to your system (this includes rooting, custom recovery, etc.). Could it go through? Maybe, no one really knows until some bonehead tries and it fails or a trusted member of the community lets people know. If it doesn't, you're in for much more of a headache than the update benefits you, and possibly much worse. Your only options should be either to 1) wait until someone releases an updated rom based on this update (which this update is pretty near worthless anyways - doesn't contain anything major), or 2) tot or kdz back to stock and upgrade without any modifications.
I am still waiting on it to show up on my phone for OTA. I'll upgrade to it and let you know if it fixes the wifi bug.
Installing now
Yeah, I just see added features, no bug fixes listed on the changelog. Does Verizon usually list bug fixes on their updates release notes?
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Downloading via OTA now! 197.5 MB.
It looks to me like the update might have fixed the wifi bug. I uninstalled DNSet and sent an email to myself and I got the notification right away. I am restarting now to see if that makes any difference.
I'm stock/rooted (no bump) on 23C right now. I have not changed any system files from what I can recall. I'm currently running a titanium backup.
Once that's done, I'll unfreeze my frozen apps and I'll accept the OTA. Hopefully, I'll retain root. Through all of the previous updates with this phone, I have no lost root in taking an OTA.
I'll report back in around a half hour or so.
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Yeah, I just see added features, no bug fixes listed on the changelog. Does Verizon usually list bug fixes on their updates release notes?
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Downloading via OTA now! 197.5 MB.
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Are you currently rooted? If so, let me know if you keep root during OTA.
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I'm stock/rooted (no bump) on 23C right now. I have not changed any system files from what I can recall. I'm currently running a titanium backup.
Once that's done, I'll unfreeze my frozen apps and I'll accept the OTA. Hopefully, I'll retain root. Through all of the previous updates with this phone, I have no lost root in taking an OTA.
I'll report back in around a half hour or so.
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Are you currently rooted? If so, let me know if you keep root during OTA.
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Sorry not rooted. After the first restart, it didn't seem to have fixed the WiFi sync problem. But, after it calmed down awhile, so far it seems to be fixed. God I hope so!
matty032 said:
Sorry not rooted. After the first restart, it didn't seem to have fixed the WiFi sync problem. But, after it calmed down awhile, so far it seems to be fixed. God I hope so!
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Can someone verify if they can root with the latest one-click root method and if you can revert back to a previous version to bump (KDZ or TOT)? I want to make sure they haven't locked out the ability to bump.
Well that didn't go so well. Upon rebooting to start the install, I quickly got an error message at the 1% mark
Err: 0x1111004
I don't recall any changed system files, but I guess there must be as that's what the error is most likely about?
Guess I'm sitting this out for a bit.
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Well that didn't go so well. Upon rebooting to start the install, I quickly got an error message at the 1% mark
Err: 0x1111004
I don't recall any changed system files, but I guess there must be as that's what the error is most likely about?
Guess I'm sitting this out for a bit.
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Are you rooted and/or bumped? If you rooted and then unrooted (but didn't flash back via TOT or KDZ), then the system image is modified, even if you removed root as rooting modifies the system partition. Therefore, no OTAs will be accepted until you flash back to pure stock via TOT or KDZ.
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Are you rooted and/or bumped? If you rooted and then unrooted (but didn't flash back via TOT or KDZ), then the system image is modified, even if you removed root as rooting modifies the system partition. Therefore, no OTAs will be accepted until you flash back to pure stock via TOT or KDZ.
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I'm just rooted.
I know I've accepted OTAs in the past on my LG G3 while rooted and it worked fine. I didn't even try to unroot (this time or previous times).
Posted a link to the OTA files in @bweN diorD 's thread [REFERENCE] Stock IMG files + Stock Links & Mods.
I do believe if you were rooted going from KK to LP, it definitely didn't work and it could be this time around, if you used the new one-click root, it does the root differently to the point that it won't allow an OTA. I do remember I could update from 10b to 11c to 12b rooted as long as I had preserve root enabled in SuperSU. But, going from 12b to 23c rooted was a no-go and you had to flash back to stock. So, I'm going to chalk this up to the new one-click root method has done something that won't allow even a minor OTA from 23c to 24b to be allowed.
My freshly flashed 23C KDZ is a quarter of the way optimizing, then I'll take the OTA and try the one-click root again. After that, I'll test reflashing the 23C KDZ once more.
Edit: Update...weird. Under JasmineROM 7.0 (no debloat or mods, but rooted), it gave me the OTA, which I then moved from it's folder. Now that I've flashed the 23C KDZ in CSE mode, now it says I have no updates. I'll reboot and try again. If I have to I'll use the Activity Launcher method to run the OTA I already downloaded.
Update 2: Haven't had any luck applying the update with the "Activity Launcher" method. FOTA starts, the phone reboots but just boots the ROM and I have a notification that it failed to update. System Updates still claims I don't have an OTA available even though I did under JasmineROM 7.0 (rooted but not debloated and not modded).
I left my work WiFi, and came back. Google notifications are still working, and calls are still ringing Hangouts. MS Outlook app notifications are also working.
matty032 said:
I left my work WiFi, and came back. Google notifications are still working, and calls are still ringing Hangouts. MS Outlook app notifications are also working.
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I had to read this 4 times to make sure there weren't any "not" in front of "working."
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Posted a link to the OTA files in @bweN diorD 's thread [REFERENCE] Stock IMG files + Stock Links & Mods.
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I can give that a try and see if it behaves any differently than the file I downloaded, but I doubt it. I would put this on my sdcard and then what?
So if the OTA fails on my stock/rooted phone, is there any way to get to 24B without a losing everything? If that's not available today, is that something that typically would be available at some point?
Hey everyone,
I was able to root my LG G3 with the help of the XDA forms so I figured maybe someone could help me out here. I am running the STOCK Verizon Rom that came with the phone. I wanted to know if there is a customer kernal I can install to improve battery life and/or if anyone knows the good Tricker Mod settings to set up so the battery life improves, that would be helpful as well.
Thanks for the help everyone.
TheBull50 said:
Hey everyone,
I was able to root my LG G3 with the help of the XDA forms so I figured maybe someone could help me out here. I am running the STOCK Verizon Rom that came with the phone. I wanted to know if there is a customer kernal I can install to improve battery life and/or if anyone knows the good Tricker Mod settings to set up so the battery life improves, that would be helpful as well.
Thanks for the help everyone.
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You will need to install TWRP to install a custom kernel.
I am running Jasmine ROM 8.0 with the Skydragon 4.2 Kernel with great battery life.
Great. Thank you. I was able to install twrp and installed sky dragon
Kernel to my Verizon stock Rom. Seems to be doing just fine ☺
TheBull50 said:
Great. Thank you. I was able to install twrp and installed sky dragon
Kernel to my Verizon stock Rom. Seems to be doing just fine ☺
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Another good one is Gabriel Kernel
TheBull50 said:
Hey everyone,
I was able to root my LG G3 with the help of the XDA forms so I figured maybe someone could help me out here. I am running the STOCK Verizon Rom that came with the phone. I wanted to know if there is a customer kernal I can install to improve battery life and/or if anyone knows the good Tricker Mod settings to set up so the battery life improves, that would be helpful as well.
Thanks for the help everyone.
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Can I ask what method you used to root after 24B update? I have tried a few different methods I found on XDA and all of them just hang at the part where it should push root to the phone. Thanks.
garyj1 said:
Can I ask what method you used to root after 24B update? I have tried a few different methods I found on XDA and all of them just hang at the part where it should push root to the phone. Thanks.
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[GUIDE][ROOT]Newest Root Method for LG devices
garyj1 said:
Can I ask what method you used to root after 24B update? I have tried a few different methods I found on XDA and all of them just hang at the part where it should push root to the phone. Thanks.
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Besides using the root method @quadjacks linked to below, just wanted to make sure you know that in order to root 24B, you have to come from a string of at least two OTAs. In other words, if you at any time flashed the 23C KDZ, then after you take the 24B OTA, you won't be able to root the phone, at least that's our experience.
You will be able to root it (not using the one-click but the one @quadjacks links to) if you flash the 12B KDZ, then OTA to 23C, then OTA to 24B.
quadjacks said:
[URL=" Root Method for LG devices[/URL]
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roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Besides using the root method @quadjacks linked to below, just wanted to make sure you know that in order to root 24B, you have to come from a string of at least two OTAs. In other words, if you at any time flashed the 23C KDZ, then after you take the 24B OTA, you won't be able to root the phone, at least that's our experience.
You will be able to root it (not using the one-click but the one @quadjacks links to) if you flash the 12B KDZ, then OTA to 23C, then OTA to 24B.
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I flashed the 23C KDZ and then OTA to 24B. Root works fine.
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NBreunig3 said:
I flashed the 23C KDZ and then OTA to 24B. Root works fine.
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For most people who have tried and reported back, including myself several times and with all the root methods I could think of, that didn't work, but a couple of people have reported being able to root after OTAing from 23C.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
For most people who have tried and reported back, including myself several times and with all the root methods I could think of, that didn't work, but a couple of people have reported being able to root after OTAing from 23C.
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There is a 24B KDZ available. I also have used this KDZ and then been able to root.
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NBreunig3 said:
There is a 24B KDZ available. I also have used this KDZ and then been able to root.
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I'm aware of that, too - I posted the link to it, but I haven't had the inclination to flash it and try rooting after. I won't be surprised since the first method I mentioned in the previous message, flashing the 23C KDZ and taking the OTA, then trying to root, didn't work myself and several others that it won't work for me with flashing the 24B KDZ directly, but I'm just speculating. I'm sure I'll attempt it again when I have a need to reset to completely stock unrooted again unless by that time I'm in too much of a hurry to take another new OTA that may come and try to root that first.
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I'm aware of that, too - I posted the link to it, but I haven't had the inclination to flash it and try rooting after. I won't be surprised since the first method I mentioned in the previous message, flashing the 23C KDZ and taking the OTA, then trying to root, didn't work myself and several others that it won't work for me with flashing the 24B KDZ directly, but I'm just speculating. I'm sure I'll attempt it again when I have a need to reset to completely stock unrooted again unless by that time I'm in too much of a hurry to take another new OTA that may come and try to root that first.
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I was able to root after flashing the 24B KDZ. The root.bat did not work (hung on the installing root part). But I was able to do option 2 and manually push the files and install root with one minor change. The first time I ran the Send_Command to push root it hung, I did a ctrl-C on it then ran it again right after and it went through. Then I did the send_command reboot and the phone rebooted and was rooted when it came up. I did this a couple of times and had the same results every time, first send_command would hang and I had to break out of it (ctrl-c) the send_commands after that worked fine. Not sure why that is but that is what worked for me. Just wanted to share in case anyone is having the same problem.
And then after rooting 24B, how to install TWRP??? I tried and got the Security Error message. Help would be appreciated.
sd_N said:
And then after rooting 24B, how to install TWRP??? I tried and got the Security Error message. Help would be appreciated.
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I downloaded version 2.8.7.0 then used adb to install with the instructions from this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-2-8-2-0-t2966129
sd_N said:
And then after rooting 24B, how to install TWRP??? I tried and got the Security Error message. Help would be appreciated.
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Just to present another option, in the Play Store, search for:
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autorec VS985
It'll install TWRP v2.8.6.x and downgrade your bootloader, which you can then update TWRP to the latest from within the "old" version.
garyj1 said:
I downloaded version 2.8.7.0 then used adb to install with the instructions from this thread...
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Need to check if I have the 24B...... and Thanks!!
I spent the greater part of the evening trying to root my LG G3 VS985 unsuccessfully, but I don't recall if it is the 24B. I got it off eBay to upgrade my current RazrHD which is hopelessly underpowered - but it is rooted, and didn't want to lose my unlimited data plan on VZW. Need to mark this thread for all the helpful comments.
The methods of rooting I tried were the One-Click, both the gui and the CLI script with similar results of hanging trying to "see" the device, I tried PurpleDrake, but I think it is for a different LG or android version, and there was one other method that I got from a link either here on XDA or another android forum, but all seemed to have the same problem - once you connect the phone, it initially tries to connect to the device, but never succeeds, just keeps you waiting for the root push to start, but it never does. I was using a Win-7 PC and laptop, switching back and forth to see if I could get one of them to work........ Of course, I have the developer option enabled and turned on the USB debugging. I really like this LG G3 and want to get this thing rooted!!
The other root method I tried was ioroot; I checked my folders. Further reading seems to indicate I may be SOL unless I want to wait for someone to figure it out; oh, yeah, and I tried towelroot as well, but it only tells me my device is not supported........I plan to try one more root method - stumproot, and see if it can bruteforce it. If not, will be a sadder day.......
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Just to present another option, in the Play Store, search for:
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autorec VS985
It'll install TWRP v2.8.6.x and downgrade your bootloader, which you can then update TWRP to the latest from within the "old" version.
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I think AutoRec got me the Security Error. I'll try when I get home. Thanks for ur help.
Ok-Full specs on my LG G3 that I want to root....
Running android 5.0.1
Build: LRX21Y
Software Version: VS985 23C
Went back and looked at some of the info and it can be confusing; some root progs need certain version of android running, on a certain set of builds and proper software versions........ enough to make you want to start drinking...... Going to go back one more time and see what I can do to organize all this disparate info and make some more sense out of it. On the plus side, since I have the 32GB version/model, it has 3GB RAM which I confirmed, and even though I have a ton of junky bloat stuff running that I can't currently stop, the phone is running like a champ.
Doesnt work
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Just to present another option, in the Play Store, search for:
Code:
autorec VS985
It'll install TWRP v2.8.6.x and downgrade your bootloader, which you can then update TWRP to the latest from within the "old" version.
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I can get into twrp.... just cant boot to system. I'm really dont want to have to KDZ back. Thanks
I used autorec to flash twrp on my 24b LP VZW G3. That was successful. Then booted to recovery...made a backup... then flashed twrp 2870 img, then booted recovery... then booted system and it went to LG bootlogo with Security Error message.
I'd really love to get this straightened out if possible. Would appreciate any advice and help.
sd_N said:
I think AutoRec got me the Security Error. I'll try when I get home. Thanks for ur help.
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sd_N said:
I can get into twrp.... just cant boot to system. I'm really dont want to have to KDZ back. Thanks
I used autorec to flash twrp on my 24b LP VZW G3. That was successful. Then booted to recovery...made a backup... then flashed twrp 2870 img, then booted recovery... then booted system and it went to LG bootlogo with Security Error message.
I'd really love to get this straightened out if possible. Would appreciate any advice and help.
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I apologize for the misinformation! I realized earlier after reading what some others had said that in all the testing I had done regarding 24B that I had actually NOT run autorec on 24B, or at least not *just* autorec. To fix your phone, download and flash JasmineROM 8.0. If you felt adventurous, all you really need out of the JasmineROM 8.0 zip is the bootloader (aboot.img) and possibly the kernel (boot.img) too. The changes to the bootloader and possibly the kernel too are what get rid of the security error with TWRP installed.