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Following is not really a tutorial or manual to be followed without questioning. You need to know what you are doing with your phone by yourself and not follow what others say.
What is safe?
Before all, know what you are doing!!! Processes that may be safe in certain conditions may brick your phone in other circumstances. Don't just flash to get root or some custom FW like you install your market apps. Flashing can go wrong even if everything "should be safe" either because of hardware or software failures/oddities/other factors. So before you do anything with your phone study what you're about to do and what will it give as a result, has anyone had problems with similar process, if there are not safer methods, etc.
Currently one safe way to get root access is by unlocking bootloader and using recoveryNeo.img provided by Bin4ry to install RootXperia.zip. Bootloader can be safely locked after this and only this tweak.
Another safe way to get root is to unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel.
What is not safe?
Since Sony Ericsson Arc 2.3.2 update to 2.3.3 we can observe that phones do get bricked by OTA update.
OTA is very unreliable method of flashing. Via cable you can be assured that connection will not fail as easily. Also files can become corrupted via any network connection. Consider that before you decide in favor of OTA.
OTA is not meant by SE for you to keep your root access. So your using it for this purpose is an unofficial and unsupported tweak. SE may include features and settings in FW that conflict with root access.
Secondly SE seems to have made lot of changes between 2.3.2, 2.3.3 and 2.3.4. If you have unlocked your bootloader and want to root your phone there is absolutely no reason to flash 2.3.2 and then to 2.3.4. These firmwares are so different that mere OTA, which does not perform full erasing and flashing of your Nand memory, is logically not safe practice.
If you have 2.3.3 and rooted then wait till OTA becomes available in your country and then update to 2.3.4. Even this is bad suggestion, given that SE officially does not support root in any of their firmwares, so beware. If your local FW does not have OTA available then you should not get another FW that allows you. Remember, providing these updates needs to be supported by SE. If they don't provide your local FW OTA update then they don't support it in your area and are not liable to damages you may cause to your phone by misusing their services.
Consider what you need more, a working phone or root access or tweaked kernel? You can always wait and maybe later you'll have tested, working and safe methods for rooting and all else.
Good things come over time, with patience, not by rushing.
You make some really good points there.
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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.)
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!
Ariac Konrel said:
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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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.
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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.
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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!
I might end up switching over to here from the Galaxy S3 within the next few months and I'm concerned on the bootloader/root status. As of the latest OTA that's been pushed, would this still work to flash custom ROMs and if it does, do I literally just have to follow the thread and I'm running(for example) the latest CM12 nightly? Thanks!
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I might end up switching over to here from the Galaxy S3 within the next few months and I'm concerned on the bootloader/root status. As of the latest OTA that's been pushed, would this still work to flash custom ROMs and if it does, do I literally just have to follow the thread and I'm running(for example) the latest CM12 nightly? Thanks!
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Yes but I believe you'd first need to downgrade to 10b and then root in order for this to work.
What he said. And we don't have root for Lollipop on our phone yet, but some developers here are working on it. You have to downgrade to 10B and root using Stump, then you can re-upgrade to 12B, which is the latest official stock LG version of Android on our phones. Lollipop is expected to officially drop on our phone anytime from a minute from now until the end of 2015. :\
We have a leak of the 23A build of Lollipop for our phone. I like it despite not being able to keep root when upgrading, for now. 23B, according to the open source code released by LG, will be the actual official Lollipop for us.
I came from the S3, too. I loved the phone, but got bored. I haven't regretted it, I love the G3 even better. The camera is awesome, I love how it feels. The first Android phone that I haven't wanted a case for.
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What he said. And we don't have root for Lollipop on our phone yet, but some developers here are working on it. You have to downgrade to 10B and root using Stump, then you can re-upgrade to 12B, which is the latest official stock LG version of Android on our phones. Lollipop is expected to officially drop on our phone anytime from a minute from now until the end of 2015. :\
We have a leak of the 23A build of Lollipop for our phone. I like it despite not being able to keep root when upgrading, for now. 23B, according to the open source code released by LG, will be the actual official Lollipop for us.
I came from the S3, too. I loved the phone, but got bored. I haven't regretted it, I love the G3 even better. The camera is awesome, I love how it feels. The first Android phone that I haven't wanted a case for.
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So it's not locked down in any sort of way(minus root)? I don't wanna get a phone not be able to mess around with it
DubleJayJ said:
So it's not locked down in any sort of way(minus root)? I don't wanna get a phone not be able to mess around with it
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The answer depends on what you're looking for. If you want to have a phone with a custom recovery on it, with or without root, then yes we have that and can flash ROMs like crazy under KitKat 4.4.2, make nandroids, flash kernels and even an older modem if you like, etc. Under Lollipop, there's no way to do anything at all until we get a hold of the full ROM KDZ file that they can extract and modify to make flashable, rooted Lollipop ROMs.
I'm liking how smooth stock LG Lollipop is, though, and LG's built-in backup option under 4.4.2 and 5.0.1 make having a clean flash of 4.4.2 and manual upgrade to 5.0.1 even less painful than restoring with Titanium Backup because LG's backup is extremely fast, includes data and also includes the system data although I have yet to see (shortly) just how much system data is restored from an older ROM to a newer one, since it warns that not all system data might be restored when having backed up under an older ROM.
FYI, technically, I think the bootloader is still locked, however they have this thing called bump which evidently tricks the phone into still accepting flashes of non-official ROMs, by way of having a "bumped" version of TWRP installed, which can be done straight from Flashify in the Play Store as soon as you root using Stump brute force under 10B (an older LG stock ROM), reboot, install SuperSU, have it install/update the binary and reboot once more.
Then you can use @autoprime's Flash2 zip files in TWRP to flash the boot.img, modem.img and system.img of stock 12B if that's what you want, and then flash the latest SuperSU.zip, or whatever ROM you want. Sorry if I'm repeating some of what I had already said before.
Good luck, whatever way you decide.
Hi !
I just got a brand new Mate 10 Pro, and managed to get a bootloader unlock code since I haven't updated the phone yet. I plan on unlocking it and then updating it to the latest version of Android.
I spent quite some time trying to figure out in which cases the device could brick, but since it seems that it can brick pretty easily I haven't found a complete answer.
Eventually, I would like to know if there a risk of bricking the device when updating with the official OTA after unlocking the bootloader ? I know that every bit of tinkering could potentially brick a device, but I have not found a similar case to this one. This is not totally related, but I also plan on rooting the device with Magisk once I successfully update it so feel free to tell me if there is something I should be aware of.
Thanks a lot XDA !
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Pouni said:
Hi !
I just got a brand new Mate 10 Pro, and managed to get a bootloader unlock code since I haven't updated the phone yet. I plan on unlocking it and then updating it to the latest version of Android.
I spent quite some time trying to figure out in which cases the device could brick, but since it seems that it can brick pretty easily I haven't found a complete answer.
Eventually, I would like to know if there a risk of bricking the device when updating with the official OTA after unlocking the bootloader ? I know that every bit of tinkering could potentially brick a device, but I have not found a similar case to this one. This is not totally related, but I also plan on rooting the device with Magisk once I successfully update it so feel free to tell me if there is something I should be aware of.
Thanks a lot XDA !
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Depends on what version of the Mate 10 you have, the US version (BLA-A09) supposedly bricks very easily. Since Huawei stopped providing unlock codes in July I'm wondering where you get a valid unlock code. Also, unlocking voids your warranty, as does any modifications to the software. Also be advised the once you root you will no longer be getting any updates OTA and will have to manually flash updated system images (drastically increasing you risk of bricking your device with every update)
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Depends on what version of the Mate 10 you have, the US version (BLA-A09) supposedly bricks very easily. Since Huawei stopped providing unlock codes in July I'm wondering where you get a valid unlock code. Also, unlocking voids your warranty, as does any modifications to the software. Also be advised the once you root you will no longer be getting any updates OTA and will have to manually flash updated system images (drastically increasing you risk of bricking your device with every update)
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There are multiple sources for valid unlock codes, though all are paid. (OP probably used DC as he said he didn't update phone yet)
Rooting does not disable OTA. You will still receive them. Only problem is installing them... It should go fine if you flash back stock ramdisk and recovery_ramdisk, this will remove both Magisk and TWRP.
However, if you have modified any other partition it may not install anyway, in that case you can try going to menu in System Update and select Download latest full package. This would install FullOTA rather than regular OTA.
Or you can use HuRUpdater to install firmware using TWRP.
One way to hard-brick right now is to downgrade from a firmware using new bootloader to one using old bootloader. This will give you a black screen.
ante0 said:
There are multiple sources for valid unlock codes, though all are paid. (OP probably used DC as he said he didn't update phone yet)
Rooting does not disable OTA. You will still receive them. Only problem is installing them... It should go fine if you flash back stock ramdisk and recovery_ramdisk, this will remove both Magisk and TWRP.
However, if you have modified any other partition it may not install anyway, in that case you can try going to menu in System Update and select Download latest full package. This would install FullOTA rather than regular OTA.
Or you can use HuRUpdater to install firmware using TWRP.
One way to hard-brick right now is to downgrade from a firmware using new bootloader to one using old bootloader. This will give you a black screen.
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The plan is to update to a stable and recent version using OTA (from BLA-L29 8.0.0.120(C432) to BLA-L29 8.0.0.157(C432)-FULL) and then root this version. Once I have root on this latest version, I plan on using it as long as the phone works, so updating to newer versions in the future and risking to brick the device shouldn't be a problem. I just want a functional root with a decent version of stock EMUI. Would updating from stock locked 120 to 157 and then unlocking + rooting be safe ? Thanks for the valuable info !
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Depends on what version of the Mate 10 you have, the US version (BLA-A09) supposedly bricks very easily. Since Huawei stopped providing unlock codes in July I'm wondering where you get a valid unlock code. Also, unlocking voids your warranty, as does any modifications to the software. Also be advised the once you root you will no longer be getting any updates OTA and will have to manually flash updated system images (drastically increasing you risk of bricking your device with every update)
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I used DC Unlocker since my device was still on an old version, as Ante0 said ! I think that if I ever want to update, I'll remove root (getting back to stock) and then update with OTA. Thanks for the warning, I haven't rooted nor unlocked a device since 2 years and things have changed with the new methods (Magisk etc...).
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The plan is to update to a stable and recent version using OTA (from BLA-L29 8.0.0.120(C432) to BLA-L29 8.0.0.157(C432)-FULL) and then root this version. Once I have root on this latest version, I plan on using it as long as the phone works, so updating to newer versions in the future and risking to brick the device shouldn't be a problem. I just want a functional root with a decent version of stock EMUI. Would updating from stock locked 120 to 157 and then unlocking + rooting be safe ? Thanks for the valuable info !
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Yes, that should be fine. You could just unlock bootloader right away and then update, if you wanted to.
Just be cautious, do not downgrade past B146 on C432 (if you ever plan to downgrade), that was the first build with the new bootloader so going to B145 or lower will result in a brick.
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Yes, that should be fine. You could just unlock bootloader right away and then update, if you wanted to.
Just be cautious, do not downgrade past B146 on C432 (if you ever plan to downgrade), that was the first build with the new bootloader so going to B145 or lower will result in a brick.
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Thanks again for the valuable information. Now I'm debating whether I should unlock now or after the update I don't plan on downgrading, except if I have problems after updating and HAVE to downgrade. Last question if I may: I plan on using Magisk (latest version, I guess) to root once I update to BLA-L29 8.0.0.157(C432)-FULL. But I've seen that Magisk/TWRP doesn't necessarily work on the latest versions for some people when using the "basic" way of installing it, I tried to search for an up-to-date guide to rooting but didn't find anything, is the "old" way still good ?
Edit: When I said "basic/old" way of installing Magisk, I meant that it seems impossible to get it to work by installing TWRP and flashing Magisk through TWRP, but that it seems to work by finding a patched "ramdisk.img" with Magisk. Is the latest option a reliable way to get root on BLA-L29 157(C432), considering that I would not have TWRP to restore a backup if using this method ?
Edit 2: Tried the usual way (flashing Magisk zip through TWRP) and it seems to work ! Thank you !
I picked up a new in box factory unlocked LG V30+ (LG-US998) on Amazon pretty cheap in December. What I didn't realize it that it is just running android 7.1.2 not 8 which I believe is the most current version available. I bought the unlocked version to avoid all the AT&T bloatware, but now I'm realizing it won't update OTA to the newest OS and is probably behind on security updates. Does anyone know what I need to do to get the phone to update OTA. I'm not interested in a custom rom or any of that, so if that means I need to flash the AT&T stock rom (with their bloatware) that's fine. I just want the phone to get OTA updates. I tried using the LG software to update it and it doesn't recognize the phone.
Refer to these two threads. Read through them, ignore the part about rooting if you won't be doing that.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76584629&postcount=193
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/using-lgup-crossflashing-t3780969
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I picked up a new in box factory unlocked LG V30+ (LG-US998) on Amazon pretty cheap in December. What I didn't realize it that it is just running android 7.1.2 not 8 which I believe is the most current version available. I bought the unlocked version to avoid all the AT&T bloatware, but now I'm realizing it won't update OTA to the newest OS and is probably behind on security updates. Does anyone know what I need to do to get the phone to update OTA. I'm not interested in a custom rom or any of that, so if that means I need to flash the AT&T stock rom (with their bloatware) that's fine. I just want the phone to get OTA updates. I tried using the LG software to update it and it doesn't recognize the phone.
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You just need to update to latest US998 KDZ via software called LGUP.
See link below. You want steps 4 and 5.
FRANKENSTEIN INSTRUCTIONS
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76510671&postcount=168
Yes, those instructions are for converting to US998 -- but steps 4 and 5 still apply to someone just wanting to update US998 to most current firmware.
Install LGUP, download latest US998 KDZ (links provided), flash via Update mode. Easy.
tobeburned said:
I picked up a new in box factory unlocked LG V30+ (LG-US998) on Amazon pretty cheap in December. What I didn't realize it that it is just running android 7.1.2 not 8 which I believe is the most current version available. I bought the unlocked version to avoid all the AT&T bloatware, but now I'm realizing it won't update OTA to the newest OS and is probably behind on security updates. Does anyone know what I need to do to get the phone to update OTA. I'm not interested in a custom rom or any of that, so if that means I need to flash the AT&T stock rom (with their bloatware) that's fine. I just want the phone to get OTA updates. I tried using the LG software to update it and it doesn't recognize the phone.
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An even better answer:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/lg-v30-oreo-t3831950
Just go to the US998 Oreo KDZ thread, install the LGUP attached there and download latest KDZ to update. Install via "Upgrade" mode in LGUP.
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An even better answer:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/lg-v30-oreo-t3831950
Just go to the US998 Oreo KDZ thread, install the LGUP attached there and download latest KDZ to update. Install via "Upgrade" mode in LGUP.
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I read through but I'm a bit unsure of what I need to do. Do I need to unlock the bootloader or root it? I'm not interested in rooting it. Do I just download US99820h_00_0318.kdz and use the patched LGUP to install / flash it to my phone? I'm not sure where to get the proper patched version of LGUP to do this.
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I read through but I'm a bit unsure of what I need to do. Do I need to unlock the bootloader or root it? I'm not interested in rooting it.
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No, this update to current firmware has nothing to do with bootloader unlock and root.
tobeburned said:
Do I just download US99820h_00_0318.kdz and use the patched LGUP to install / flash it to my phone?
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Yes, that's exactly what you do. It's like a manual OTA. You have the file, you use Upgrade mode with Dev Patched LGUP (which is more powerful than stock LGUP).
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I'm not sure where to get the proper patched version of LGUP to do this.
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It's attached to post #1 of the US998 KDZ thread. You download it from there, and there's also link to download US998 20H KDZ.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337
I had this same issue with my phone... Wouldn't ever get OTA updates... Honestly, the easiest way to get updates outside the kdz and lgup is to use the twrp stock builds. They're stock V30, you can get them without bloatware (US-998), and updating them is a piece of cake once you know what you're doing... In my case, the lack of updates seemed to have something to do with the fact that my device was somehow a Sprint device, blah blah blah....
Anyways, TWRP stock builds is the way to go... I'm currently running the Tmobile stock build and it's fine and does whatever I need it to... I like it better than custom
hellodmo said:
I had this same issue with my phone... Wouldn't ever get OTA updates... Honestly, the easiest way to get updates outside the kdz and lgup is to use the twrp stock builds. They're stock V30, you can get them without bloatware (US-998), and updating them is a piece of cake once you know what you're doing... In my case, the lack of updates seemed to have something to do with the fact that my device was somehow a Sprint device, blah blah blah....
Anyways, TWRP stock builds is the way to go... I'm currently running the Tmobile stock build and it's fine and does whatever I need it to... I like it better than custom
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But they don't want to unlock bootloader and root, so I'm telling them the easy LGUP Upgrade mode method with latest US998 KDZ.
I agree TWRP flashable zip is fantastic. I use it, but for my wife's phone which is not bootloader unlocked or rooted (and my sister's phone also), the LGUP/KDZ method is where they need.
tobeburned said:
I read through but I'm a bit unsure of what I need to do. Do I need to unlock the bootloader or root it? I'm not interested in rooting it.
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No, this LGUP update to current firmware KDZ has nothing to do with bootloader unlock and root.
ChazzMatt said:
But they don't want to unlock bootloader and root, so I'm telling them the easy LGUP Upgrade mode method with latest US998 KDZ.
I agree TWRP flashable zip is fantastic. I use it, but for my wife's phone which is not bootloader unlocked or rooted (and my sister's phone also), the LGUP/KDZ method is where they need.
No, this LGUP update to current firmware KDZ has nothing to do with bootloader unlock and root.
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I hate to resurrect such an old post, but I never got around to doing this. Now that the quarantine is in place I have time. Is there a newer version of the kdz that I should use (probably Pie)? I'm guessing there's a newer version of LGUP (modified) as well?
Let me make sure I understand this too. I can use the modified version of LGUP to flash the newer kdz to my phone using the "upgrade" option and it keeps all the data currently on my phone, right? If later I wanted to do a factory reset on my phone, that would wipe the data but still retain the newer kdz that was installed, correct?
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I hate to resurrect such an old post, but I never got around to doing this. Now that the quarantine is in place I have time. Is there a newer version of the kdz that I should use (probably Pie)? I'm guessing there's a newer version of LGUP (modified) as well?
Let me make sure I understand this too. I can use the modified version of LGUP to flash the newer kdz to my phone using the "upgrade" option and it keeps all the data currently on my phone, right? If later I wanted to do a factory reset on my phone, that would wipe the data but still retain the newer kdz that was installed, correct?
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For US998, I only recommend updating to last Oreo 20h. I'm rooted, still on that. My wife, mother, sister, brother in law who are all NOT Bootloader Unlocked/Rooted are all still on that, also.
The one US998 Pie KDZ we received is very wonky. It's technically for U.S. Cellular. LG never released Pie KDZ for Open Market. Charging is slower, other things broken if you use other carriers.
Many people find it hard to update to, and if you have problems most of the workarounds depend on having TWRP.
I strongly recommend stable last Oreo 20h.
Yes, there is newer version of Dev Patched LGUP. I have it posted in the US998 Oreo and Pie KDZ threads, as well as Frankenstein.
Yes, if the use Upgrade mode you keep your data as long as you are already on earlier same firmware, in this case US998.