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Hi all,
I have seen a good offer for a branded G5 from an European carrier and I was wondering if there is any known way yet to de-brand it, in order to free it from the bloatware that I suppose it will be packed with.
If not, do you think normally this would be possible within some months from release, or were there already cases in the pase where this wasn't possible ever?
Thank you very much.
Derp
Accepted... I wrote a bit careless and I can see how the request was kinda funny.
Let me reformulate... In case I find the branding too disturbing and I want to flash a stock unbranded image (which I believe is possible for European H850 even if branded by carrier, right??) then I will miss OTA and maybe won't even be able to sideload OTAs like I used to with Nexus 5?
Gatz said:
Accepted... I wrote a bit careless and I can see how the request was kinda funny.
Let me reformulate... In case I find the branding too disturbing and I want to flash a stock unbranded image (which I believe is possible for European H850 even if branded by carrier, right??) then I will miss OTA and maybe won't even be able to sideload OTAs like I used to with Nexus 5?
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If you remove the original firmware flashing a different one you will lose OTA, but it seems that on G4 is possibile to receive update through LG Bridge (but i'm not sure), obviously the update you will receive will always been related to your brand.
Sideload as far as i know is not possibile on LG devices, because the Stock Recovery is made for Hard Reset only.
For now it's not possible to flash firmware on the G5, but some users are working both on LGUp and Flashtool 2.0.1.6 Here
Killua96 said:
If you remove the original firmware flashing a different one you will lose OTA, but it seems that on G4 is possibile to receive update through LG Bridge (but i'm not sure), obviously the update you will receive will always been related to your brand.
Sideload as far as i know is not possibile on LG devices, because the Stock Recovery is made for Hard Reset only.
For now it's not possible to flash firmware on the G5, but some users are working both on LGUp and Flashtool 2.0.1.6 Here
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OK thanks!
I would not see the point of providing a way to unlock the bootloader from LG itself even, if then you don't give people the possibility to flash something else on it, or maybe I'm missing the point of unlocking bootloader.
(talking about Italian Vodafone or Tim btw)
Gatz said:
OK thanks!
I would not see the point of providing a way to unlock the bootloader from LG itself even, if then you don't give people the possibility to flash something else on it, or maybe I'm missing the point of unlocking bootloader.
(talking about Italian Vodafone or Tim btw)
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With the official bootloader unlock you lose the warranty, and there is no way to recover it, by flashing a no-brand firmware on al lg device the warranty remain (exception made for us carriers maybe).
Note that with an unlocked bootloader you can flash many things (roms, kernel, mods, xposed ecc...), with LGUp or Flashtool you can only flash official lg firmware.
So, LG provides an official bootloader unlock so the users can use their smartphone's full potential, but doesn't allow to flash official firmware because there is the smartphone update center for otas, and LG Bridge fo recovering and flash the whole firmware update, and not only the ota.
I've been using the RS988 G5 on Verizon since last month (that BHPhoto had on sale for $399, due to my old Note 4 DE having issues). For the price, it is a good phone, but I'm not liking the fact that it appears LG will not be upgrading it to Nougat, leaving it on 6.0.1 with months old security patch.
At this point, I'm not sure if I should just keep it for now and wait and see how the new phones are this year (G6, S8, Note 8, V30), or return it while I still can to BHPhoto and pick up something else. I could go with something used on Swappa (such as the Verizon branded G5 or V20 that both have 7.0) for around the same $400 or slightly more.
I'm so frustrated as you are... i live in argentina and a friend of mine brought me from this variant instead of a H850/830 as i requested but is such a good phone, i can't really complain
It's like a forgotten variant... i wonder if LG itselft knows it exists
Recieved the update
demodemo001 said:
I'm so frustrated as you are... i live in argentina and a friend of mine brought me from this variant instead of a H850/830 as i requested but is such a good phone, i can't really complain
It's like a forgotten variant... i wonder if LG itselft knows it exists
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I too was frustated....recieved the uodate notification today on my rs988..around 600mb update
ankitsxperiago said:
I too was frustated....recieved the uodate notification today on my rs988..around 600mb update
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Is this notification actually for Nougat, or perhaps for just a more current security update? The size seems too small for the Nougat update is why I ask.
Update: I just downloaded and installed the 554.17MB update and it was the latest security update (2017-01-01) in s/w version RS98811d. Maybe Nougat will come in the next weeks/months.
I'm downloading the "d" firmware, but really slow even with my 175Mbps Comcast connection, so not sure where the LG Software Update Server is.
Too bad it still isn't Android Nougat, but at least it is the Jan 2017 security update. So there is still hope I guess.
Update:
Finished the download and install. Visually, can see no difference from the "c" version.
Sorry
Diablo_692 said:
Is this notification actually for Nougat, or perhaps for just a more current security update? The size seems too small for the Nougat update is why I ask.
Update: I just downloaded and installed the 554.17MB update and it was the latest security update (2017-01-01) in s/w version RS98811d. Maybe Nougat will come in the next weeks/months.
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Sorry i was excited...bur after installing i came to know that it was a security update
It looks like there is a RS988 Nougat Source Code listed here:
http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=NAME&search=lgrs988
But at the start of May, I'm doubtful we'll ever get it.
I had thought about going with the unlocked G6, but not any more, as LG is pretty bad about updates on their Unlocked devices.
I have read somewhere that they told a consumer that the RS988 would be updated in May, seeing the source code is a good sign I guess
P00r said:
I have read somewhere that they told a consumer that the RS988 would be updated in May, seeing the source code is a good sign I guess
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I downloaded the source code, and the date on the files are from Feb 2017. So I guess there is still hope.
LG Replies (So Far)
I decided to periodically email LG about the Nougat update. My first email received this reply:
<<LG>>
Good day! Thank you for getting in touch with LG Email Services and letting us know about your concern. It’s our pleasure to assist you with your inquiry!
As far as we know and according to the list of updates we found on the following page, there has been an update for the RS988 phone model to Nougat 7.0 that was released this past 24th of March.
Software Updates are generally pushed into devices by the carriers or service providers (e.g. US Cellular, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.) that phones are locked with over-the-air (OTA). Factory unlocked phones have no connections to these updates and receive updates through LG via OTA or a software update tool instead.
If you haven't received any notifications about recent software updates on your phone, please try to check for and download the latest update for your unlocked phone via the LG Bridge application. You may download and use this application on a computer from the following page.
Please follow the step-by-step instructions under the ‘PC Sync’ section of the page above.
<</LG>>
My 2nd email brought this response:
<<LG>>
According to the information that we got from our product specialists, unlocked phones should receive an update from LG Over-The-Air once available for the unit. LG OTA updates for unlocked phones have to pass through multiple Quality Checks for several carrier networks or service providers before their release so it takes a considerable amount of time in between releases compared to phones locked with a specific carrier.
Should you require further assistance or for any other concerns, please do not hesitate to email us back. We’re more than happy to help you the best we can.
Feel free to contact us also via Live Chat or Phone by dialing 1-800-793-8896.
<</LG>>
Sorry, new user so no external links allowed.
/phandroid.com/2017/05/03/unlocked-lg-g6-android-nougat-update-us/ came across this today. I'm looking at buying this phone (LG rs988) can anyone confirm they have the update?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/68urq5/seems_like_the_unlocked_lg_g5_rs988_is_getting/
I have the unlocked rs988 and have not yet received the update yet. I checked on the phone and on lg bridge.
Checking every couple of hours will update here if the nougat update ever shows up. ?
There is an update on lg-firmware.com for the rs988 released on 4-27 anyone try it and see if its nougat
Yes Its Nougat
firenemesis7 said:
There is an update on lg-firmware.com for the rs988 released on 4-27 anyone try it and see if its nougat
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Yes its Nougat with Android Security Patch Level of March 01, 2017.
When I updated using the LG Flash Tool, it had to reformat the partitions (user, system ...). Therefore I lost my old data.
I backed up my data before upgrading. Will try to restore using the LG backup tool and report back later.
Don't you need the rs988 dll file to flash. If so where did you find it
firenemesis7 said:
Don't you need the rs988 dll file to flash. If so where did you find it
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I used the LG Update tool from the link below.
Selected the upgrade radio button, followed by the kdz file and let the installation go through.
Again please backup as your data might be lost after the upgrade. To be on the safe side please remove sd card too.
https://www.mylgphones.com/download-lg-up-software
This worked fine for me. I'm not the owner of any these files hence I cannot take responsibility if anything goes wrong. Please use it at your own risk
everything seems to be working had to factory reset like you said but just glad to finally have Nougat. Thanks
jai4200 said:
I used the LG Update tool from the link below.
Selected the upgrade radio button, followed by the kdz file and let the installation go through.
Again please backup as your data might be lost after the upgrade. To be on the safe side please remove sd card too.
https://www.mylgphones.com/download-lg-up-software
This worked fine for me. I'm not the owner of any these files hence I cannot take responsibility if anything goes wrong. Please use it at your own risk
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everything seems to be working had to factory reset like you said but just glad to finally have Nougat. Thanks
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I guess the April upload is the Nougat one.
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-rs988-firmwares/
I've been checking my G5 RS988 every day, and still no OTA Nougat update on it. I'd rather go that route as it (should) keep system data & apps in place, instead of doing the update via the LG Software which wipes/formats user data & apps.
I am on verizon and I can confirm the RS98810h_01_0303.kdz from lg-firmwares.com works on my RS988. I performed a backup and update with the tools and drivers provided in AUTOPrimes post linked below. Once I updated the device, I simply loaded the backup tool and restored my device, sms and apps appeared right back to the state they were before. My only question is that the firmware is listed as BPT (brightpoint), will this still include the same bands listed under the unbranded USA rs988?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/info-autos-g5-thread-t3350648
So my girlfriend has an RS988 on marshmallow that tethers just fine. I just got an RS988 off eBay with 7.0 (nougat) that doesn't seem to have the tethering option. The "Hotspot" quick settings icon will randomly be available to me but when I start the hotspot it does not show in the top bar like on her and there is no way for me to access the settings for the hotspot... so the hotspot on my phone starts, and is visible to other devices, but I do not know the password because there is no way to access the hotspot settings menu :| I am unsure if something is funky with this phone or if Nougat crippled the hotspot feature. Is anyone out there with nougat on the RS988 able to use the mobile hotspot (aka Tethering). Also, what is "SCR Version". I cannot find out what SCR means and my girlfriends phone does not say "SCR version" at all. Thanks.
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http://imgur.com/a/sjti8
What is the software version? If it is rs98810h it is the Brightpoint version return it if you can. The USA version of Nougat is rs98821a
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So my girlfriend has an RS988 on marshmallow that tethers just fine. I just got an RS988 off eBay with 7.0 (nougat) that doesn't seem to have the tethering option. The "Hotspot" quick settings icon will randomly be available to me but when I start the hotspot it does not show in the top bar like on her and there is no way for me to access the settings for the hotspot... so the hotspot on my phone starts, and is visible to other devices, but I do not know the password because there is no way to access the hotspot settings menu :| I am unsure if something is funky with this phone or if Nougat crippled the hotspot feature. Is anyone out there with nougat on the RS988 able to use the mobile hotspot (aka Tethering). Also, what is "SCR Version". I cannot find out what SCR means and my girlfriends phone does not say "SCR version" at all. Thanks.
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http://imgur.com/a/sjti8
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try flashing the BPT 10D firmware first from https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-rs988-firmwares/ followed by flashing the 11c version. When I was on 11c I couldn't backflash anything either, for some reason I could flash that though and then reflash the 11c to go to 11d.
Hotspot is working for moe on RS988 Nougat update 21a.
Thanks for the replies everyone. I am about to flash RS98811c_00_ARB01.kdz from LG's official server with LG UP and I want to make sure I got a few things right. My Anti-Rollback version is 1 according to the hidden menu so does that mean I can flash the 11c that ends in "_ARB01"? I assume any KDZ ending in ARB00 could not be flashed as my rollback fuse is set? Just wanna make sure. Thanks everyone!
If you are on nougat you can not flash back to 6.0 many have tried and it fails at 10% and the nougat kdz is not available to reflash so I would not try it
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If you are on nougat you can not flash back to 6.0 many have tried and it fails at 10% and the nougat kdz is not available to reflash so I would not try it
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Thanks for the reply. Just to clarify, even though my "software version" is 10h which is technically lower than 11c, my Android version is 7.0 (on 10h) and 11c's Android version is 6.0 so that is what the rollback counter checks?
Yes that is correct, and the 10h is why you cannot get some things working right. IF you wait till the rs98821a kdz gets released you will be able to fix everything. That is what we are all waiting on.
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Thanks for the reply. Just to clarify, even though my "software version" is 10h which is technically lower than 11c, my Android version is 7.0 (on 10h) and 11c's Android version is 6.0 so that is what the rollback counter checks?
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striker1211 said:
Thanks for the reply. Just to clarify, even though my "software version" is 10h which is technically lower than 11c, my Android version is 7.0 (on 10h) and 11c's Android version is 6.0 so that is what the rollback counter checks?
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To clarify on your software version numbers of 11c being newer than 10h, that's because there's two versions of the RS988. The one version is the us unlocked g5 RS988 and the other is bright point (bpt) RS988. US unlocked version is 11a-d (Android MM) and now 21a (Android N). Bright point RS988 versions are 10a-h (with 10h being their Android N version). So if your G5 is the US version you should be running 11a-d or 21a software but a lot of people flashed the Android N kdz 10h for bright point and now have issues. Hopefully when the us unlocked 21a kdz gets released you'll be able to flash it and fix all the issues Why LG continues to do stupid things with their software and model numbers I have no clue, but that's just how they are. There was the same issue with the G4 as the US Cellular version and us unlocked version were exact same model numbers running different software versions and it's same as the G6 as they did the same. Anyways, keep checking back as I'm sure once the 21a kdz is released it will be uploaded here
Hello, I recently updated to pie for LG h930 Europe model. Everything works flawlessly except the mobile data.
It shows in the upper right corner that I am connected to 4g but if I load something, it doesn't.
I have tried adding the Apn manually but no luck and I have loads of mobile data left it's just it doesn't seem to work as in the apps say that I have no connection after trying for like 5 seconds.
I updated to pie from nougat so can that be a problem? I hope not .
Needless to say I am looking for a solution and I couldn't find one so I am making this thread so maybe someone can help me out.
I really don't want to go back to nougat just coz of mobile data but I don't see any other way.
LgV30Lover said:
I updated to pie from nougat so can that be a problem? I hope not .
Needless to say I am looking for a solution and I couldn't find one so I am making this thread so maybe someone can help me out.
I really don't want to go back to nougat just coz of mobile data but I don't see any other way.
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1) No that shouldn't be problem IF you flashed firmware compatible with your V30. I find it strange you had an H930 on Nougat...
2) You don't have to go back to Nougat. You could also go to Oreo and have stable firmware with latest features.
LgV30Lover said:
Hello, I recently updated to pie for LG h930 Europe model. Everything works flawlessly except the mobile data.
It shows in the upper right corner that I am connected to 4g but if I load something, it doesn't.
I have tried adding the Apn manually but no luck and I have loads of mobile data left it's just it doesn't seem to work as in the apps say that I have no connection after trying for like 5 seconds.
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You said something I would like you to clarify. You HAVE an H930 V30 or you just FLASHED firmware for H930 onto some other phone? Tell me what variant you have?
I find it strange you had an H930 on Nougat... whereas lots of US998 bought off eBay are on Nougat because they were Frankensteined from LS998 and the dealers just left them on Nougat.
I have an LG v30 h930 Europe variant and I got it from a guy who had it on Oreo but he downgraded because of better battery life. I updated the phone yesterday through lg up tool using pie kdz firmware that is on the LG firmware site. I noticed today the problem with the mobile data when I was outside and needed to use it.
LgV30Lover said:
I have an LG v30 h930 Europe variant and I got it from a guy who had it on Oreo but he downgraded because of better battery life. I updated the phone yesterday through lg up tool using pie kdz firmware that is on the LG firmware site. I noticed today the problem with the mobile data when I was outside and needed to use it.
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Downgrade to Oreo 22j -- at least temporarily to see if it fixes it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79964731&postcount=2
You never want Nougat for anything.
Oreo (especially the latter releases) has better camera features and fixes.
Thank you for your help , finally got it working .
I did a stupid and configured the manual APN wrong so I asked the carrier and they set it right for me so now it's working .
Hello all,
I recently purchased V60 with model number V600TM. I'm outside of US.
And it stuck on Android 10 with security patch on February 2020.
Any recommendation, please?
Can anyone confirm if i can use this method here?
How to Flash Stock Firmware on LG Smartphone ? - LG-Firmwares.com
Tutorial how to flashing LG device. Change or update Firmware on LG phones.
lg-firmwares.com
That method using LGUP is totally fine but you need the firmware for 600TM. Android 12 is not available for download from the site yet.
Hello,
received yesterday my unit with Android 10 and with exactly you issue: unable to apply the downloaded OTA update.
There are 3 types of TM software otas or roms, there is tmobile, us cellular, and canadian so make sure you downloed the rom that has the initials TMO next to it.
I updated my TM version v60 to A12 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/lmv600tm-restore-ugrade-guide-a12.4447457)
After that I can get OTA but cannot install successfully (P.S. bootloader is unlocked and the device is rooted)
showgood163 said:
I updated my TM version v60 to A12 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/lmv600tm-restore-ugrade-guide-a12.4447457)
After that I can get OTA but cannot install successfully (P.S. bootloader is unlocked and the device is rooted)
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use that method mean restore your phone with other's OS, do it when you phone brick, otherwise use LGUP flash your exactly KDZ is the best.
dangtoi1993 said:
use that method mean restore your phone with other's OS, do it when you phone brick, otherwise use LGUP flash your exactly KDZ is the best.
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Thanks for the input.
Does the partition restoring way affects the installing of OTAs?
honestloez said:
Hello all,
I recently purchased V60 with model number V600TM. I'm outside of US.
And it stuck on Android 10 with security patch on February 2020.
Any recommendation, please?
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Use a vpn and you will get updates
Let me repeat myself:
If you are rooted, OTA will not happen. Your phone will download the update but not complete the updating. The advice to use LGUP for partition restoration will NOT help! First, you will lose your rooted status and two, OTA will not succeed. Bringing you back to square one.
Royaltiger said:
Let me repeat myself:
If you are rooted, OTA will not happen. Your phone will download the update but not complete the updating. The advice to use LGUP for partition restoration will NOT help! First, you will lose your rooted status and two, OTA will not succeed. Bringing you back to square one.
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sure, LG is alway hard about firmware.
I have Oneplus phone, its had super partitions a/b like V60 (and modern android phone). On Oneplus 8 pro, i can download and install while keeping root it self, easy as f.