Hey folks-
I use this phone strictly for music and wifi, and I do not have Verizon service on it. Version says they can't help me update it to a newer Android build because it's not an activated phone on their network. I'm familiar enough with flashing ROMs on this phone, but cannot locate a newer (non-stock) build. Does it exist?
Thanks
Rob
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Hi,
I have just purchased a Wahoo Fitness Bluetooth 4 device to use with my Galaxy Ace 3. I believe that the Ace has bluetooth 4 capability (all of the specs that i see for it show that it does have BT 4.0), but im starting to think that i need to update from the current version of 4.2.2 to 4.3 in order to get it to work.
I don't want custom ROM or anything like that to be honest, but it appears that my network (EE uk) are not rolling out updates for this phone to get it on to 4.3 or higher.
Is there any way i can get a 4.3 vanilla rom onto this phone?
Thanks
Mark
mtrueman said:
Hi,
I have just purchased a Wahoo Fitness Bluetooth 4 device to use with my Galaxy Ace 3. I believe that the Ace has bluetooth 4 capability (all of the specs that i see for it show that it does have BT 4.0), but im starting to think that i need to update from the current version of 4.2.2 to 4.3 in order to get it to work.
I don't want custom ROM or anything like that to be honest, but it appears that my network (EE uk) are not rolling out updates for this phone to get it on to 4.3 or higher.
Is there any way i can get a 4.3 vanilla rom onto this phone?
Thanks
Mark
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You seem quite confused on what constitutes a custom rom. If you're trying to replace the stock Samsung software with vanilla android - that's about as custom as you can get without replacing android with a different operating system. But there are no official updates to 4.3 for your phone, so the only way to upgrade would be via a custom rom like CyanogenMod.
Hey guys, been searching hard, lots of info however, im unfamiliar with naming conventions used by this handset.
Im currently on:
4.4.2
Build Number: KOT49H.G900TUVU1CNK2
Baseband Number: G900TUVU1CNK2
Currently rooted, TWRP Installed, on T-Mobile.
Everything is fine.
Obviously OTA is not available, so my question is, is lollipop available to my device yet?
if so, is it true that the OS is more efficient? (Battery wise)
Also is UPSM (Ultra Power Saving Mode) Available on Android L?
Thank you!
Hi there,
Apparently you haven't been following the news in here. There is a android lollipop thread in this same page, where you will find good posts about the new features and highlights of android L.
Yes, android L has been out since Feb.18 for the T-Mobile galaxy s5 version.
Even though you are currently rooted, you can always flash via odin the stock firmware.
On that note, I'm closing this thread.
gh0stpirate said:
Hey guys, been searching hard, lots of info however, im unfamiliar with naming conventions used by this handset.
Im currently on:
4.4.2
Build Number: KOT49H.G900TUVU1CNK2
Baseband Number: G900TUVU1CNK2
Currently rooted, TWRP Installed, on T-Mobile.
Everything is fine.
Obviously OTA is not available, so my question is, is lollipop available to my device yet?
if so, is it true that the OS is more efficient? (Battery wise)
Also is UPSM (Ultra Power Saving Mode) Available on Android L?
Thank you!
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I am fairly new to the whole ROM thing on this device. I have experience with older phones and am just getting back into this recently. That being said...
Current state is: Bootloader unlocked, currently running stock 4.4.4, Sense 6.0, Kernel 3.4.0-g931e842, Build 3.42.502.1 CL441323; ROM applied via RUU. (RUU_M8_[email protected]41216A_40.34.C35006.02_F_release_407726_signed_2)
Bottom line is that since I have attempted to root and flash ROMs I have had issues with making and/or receiving calls, or no SIM recognized at all, requiring S-off/firmware upgrades, etc.
I am looking for a stable build ROM which is compatible with the 4.4.4 firmware on my device which can be applied without obtaining s-off. Main goal is to be able to personalize the UI and to run a faster, debloated ROM.
Tried first using Renovate 5.0... could not receive calls on that one.
Removed. back to stock.
Next I found a Lollipop 5.0.1 ROM (HTC_One_M8_Lollipop_5.0.1LRX22C) which did not appear to require firmware updates... seemed to work great... except that I could not receive calls...
Removed... back to stock.
Next, I used ViperOneM8 and really liked it, but had to abandon once I was told by people that they were still getting sent straight to voice mail.
I did get some calls, so I tested having some people call me and it seemed fine... well turned out that during those tests I was on the 3G network... Once again, troubleshot down to the fact that anytime I was on 4G network I could not receive calls. Having had no way to change my network selection in this ROM (error was displayed when I attempted this). Contacted their support to confirm my issue. They are aware, no resolution available.
Removed... back to stock.
So my question is, are there any options OTHER THAN paying $25 to use Sunshine to get S-off, upgrade firmware? I am not a developer and I love my M8. I know there are people here who know exactly what I need and understand what I am looking for. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
GA_Android said:
Next I found a Lollipop 5.0.1 ROM (HTC_One_M8_Lollipop_5.0.1LRX22C) which did not appear to require firmware updates... seemed to work great... except that I could not receive calls...
Removed... back to stock.
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I can't tell what ROM your are talking about based on that description. Possibly GPE stock rooted?
What I can tell you, is that most any Lollipop Sense ROM will have issues when used alongside 4.4.4 firmware.
Sense 4.4.4 ROMs will play well with your firmware, as will a number of 4.4.4 and 5.0 GPE and AOSP ROMs (that specifically state they support 4.4.4 firmware). However, when it comes to AT&T, there is more at play then whether the ROM corresponds to the firmware. That other complication is that AT&T does some annoyingly unique things with their network. In the past, this has included changes to build.prop and even the signal icons, which sometimes caused "international" custom ROMs to have some issues. And now you see that their HD Voice (Voice over LTE) is messing with some custom ROMs. As the other thread you posted in mentioned "blame AT&T".
Running an AT&T base 4.4.4 ROM is your best bet for trouble-free use on AT&T's network. WNC's ROM might fit the bill for what you want (debloated) and is often where I send folks that want a bug-free experience on AT&T (while retaining some AT&T specific features). The 3.28 version ROM is what you should try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
There are other ROMs that might work for you. But the above is my suggestion, at least as a start.
redpoint73 said:
I can't tell what ROM your are talking about based on that description. Possibly GPE stock rooted?
What I can tell you, is that most any Lollipop Sense ROM will have issues when used alongside 4.4.4 firmware.
Sense 4.4.4 ROMs will play well with your firmware, as will a number of 4.4.4 and 5.0 GPE and AOSP ROMs (that specifically state they support 4.4.4 firmware). However, when it comes to AT&T, there is more at play then whether the ROM corresponds to the firmware. That other complication is that AT&T does some annoyingly unique things with their network. In the past, this has included changes to build.prop and even the signal icons, which sometimes caused "international" custom ROMs to have some issues. And now you see that their HD Voice (Voice over LTE) is messing with some custom ROMs. As the other thread you posted in mentioned "blame AT&T".
Running an AT&T base 4.4.4 ROM is your best bet for trouble-free use on AT&T's network. WNC's ROM might fit the bill for what you want (debloated) and is often where I send folks that want a bug-free experience on AT&T (while retaining some AT&T specific features). The 3.28 version ROM is what you should try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
There are other ROMs that might work for you. But the above is my suggestion, at least as a start.
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You are correct. It is a GPE stock rooted Lollipop ROM. It works just fine as long as I have 3G selected as my network, but it is just not as much flash as I wanted.
I am going to give the one you sited here a look and maybe give it a try. I appreciate your taking the time to reply. It was helpful and informative.
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I'm in a similar quandry as the OP. I have lots of experience flashing ROMS on my older phones but trying to keep up with all the changes since getting my M8 has me confused.
Here's my current setup. I'm running Skydragon after trying the last 4.4 milestone of Liquidsmooth. I like both, but am interested in keeping up with the Lollipop guild.
I have Sunshine installed but when I ran it I found out I need to remove or disable Xposed Installer to continue. I'll deal with that by disabling it.
UPDATE: Well, that didn't work. Xposed was installed with the ROM and there's no option to uninstall it.
My biggest concern is updating the firmware. From my bootloader info, I'm assuming that I'm way behind on the latest firmware, but after reading so many threads about updating, my head is swimming.
If I need to update, I just want to make sure that I don't brick my phone.
CanuckinPA said:
I have Sunshine installed but when I ran it I found out I need to remove or disable Xposed Installer to continue. I'll deal with that by disabling it.
UPDATE: Well, that didn't work. Xposed was installed with the ROM and there's no option to uninstall it.
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Return to stock ROM and stock recovery, for optimal configuration for sunshine to work. RUU is probably the easiest way to get back to stock. Backup your personal data, than relock bootloader to run RUU.
CanuckinPA said:
My biggest concern is updating the firmware. From my bootloader info, I'm assuming that I'm way behind on the latest firmware, but after reading so many threads about updating, my head is swimming.
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Yes, based on your hboot number, your firmware is about as old as it gets (Android 4.4.2).
You can RUU to 4.4.4 firmware without s-off; and Lollipop Skydragon GPE should work fine with 4.4.4 firmware.
You can of course still s-off and update to Lollipop firmware. But you need to use some other firmware besides AT&T (such as Dev Edition, Euro, etc.), since they haven't released a Lollipop update (and therefore no firmware).
I provided my current android version i have on my phone in a screen shot. so here are my questions
1. how good is the android 5.0 or what ever is the latest. i need to know if the stock camera, remote etc. gets transfer over
2. i got a fetcher called advanced calling, was hoping it would let me call and video call over wi-fi. but it don't and im running 4.4.2, a friend of mine is running android 5 and he has advanced calling and using a gal. s5 running lollipop and he says it works on wi-fi to *yes he has version* (i don't know if its the device you got to use or the OS)
3. if wi-fi calling can work on 4.4.2 how can i do it other then getting third party apps like google hangouts (yes my advanced calling is active)
4. if 4.4.2 don't do wi-fi calling, can lollipop call over wi-fi or no
if your info. is good for me on lollipop then i will get it so if i plan to get it. how can i get it installed
where are the latest os for lg g3
i need at least a step by step guide to get it installed
before any info. is given to get android 5 installed please NOTE my phone is ROOTED AND HAS CUSTOM RECOVERY TWRP VER. 2.8.6.0
thank you for the time and i thank everyone for the help
LASERWOLF452 said:
I provided my current android version i have on my phone in a screen shot. so here are my questions
1. how good is the android 5.0 or what ever is the latest. i need to know if the stock camera, remote etc. gets transfer over
2. i got a fetcher called advanced calling, was hoping it would let me call and video call over wi-fi. but it don't and im running 4.4.2, a friend of mine is running android 5 and he has advanced calling and using a gal. s5 running lollipop and he says it works on wi-fi to *yes he has version* (i don't know if its the device you got to use or the OS)
3. if wi-fi calling can work on 4.4.2 how can i do it other then getting third party apps like google hangouts (yes my advanced calling is active)
4. if 4.4.2 don't do wi-fi calling, can lollipop call over wi-fi or no
if your info. is good for me on lollipop then i will get it so if i plan to get it. how can i get it installed
where are the latest os for lg g3
i need at least a step by step guide to get it installed
before any info. is given to get android 5 installed please NOTE my phone is ROOTED AND HAS CUSTOM RECOVERY TWRP VER. 2.8.6.0
thank you for the time and i thank everyone for the help
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You can't upgrade if you're rooted, you'll have to flash a KDZ back to 12b and update from there. Opinions will vary, but i was rooted and xposed on 4.4.2, when i upgraded to 5.0 it took me about an hour to flash my KDZ back to 12b because i was unhappy with it overall. You can root 5.0 and their is a very alpha version of xposed out that needs to be flashed from a recovery and only about 30 modules or so at this point that are working. Sorry I can supply anymore info but this may help bump attention to get the rest of your answers.
One last note is if you dont mind the factory resets, and if you go with a KDZ, once everythings set up it takes less than a few minutes to flash the KDZ from a computer with the phone in download mode, so if you're not happy you can jump back to 4.4.2 if you'd like.
Thanks, im wonder why you was unhappy for and thanks for the heads up. I dont mind factory reset my phone and the whole nine yards. But before i go and get android 5 i want to know how good or bad it is and hope it answers my questions
I also forgot one more question. Has xprivacy got an update that it fully works on android 5. Ever since i was told about it i loved it. I tried useing cm12 or 13 forgot what cm h3ld android 5. But i tried to install it and it notified me it didnt support lollipop if it dose i might be thinking of xsposed framework
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You can't upgrade if you're rooted, you'll have to flash a KDZ back to 12b and update from there. Opinions will vary, but i was rooted and xposed on 4.4.2, when i upgraded to 5.0 it took me about an hour to flash my KDZ back to 12b because i was unhappy with it overall. You can root 5.0 and their is a very alpha version of xposed out that needs to be flashed from a recovery and only about 30 modules or so at this point that are working. Sorry I can supply anymore info but this may help bump attention to get the rest of your answers.
One last note is if you dont mind the factory resets, and if you go with a KDZ, once everythings set up it takes less than a few minutes to flash the KDZ from a computer with the phone in download mode, so if you're not happy you can jump back to 4.4.2 if you'd like.
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Pardon my ignorance (I'm good with HTC and Samsung device terms, but not so much on LG), but what is KDZ and is there instructions for doing what you explain somewhere on XDA?
I only ask as my wife has a G3 with Verizon that is stock Kit Kat, rooted and bumped. I am interested in knowing how to get her phone on stock lollipop.
Hi, I have the version 7.1.2 of android on my phoenix 4 and I want to update it to 8.1 but although the official update exists, my cell phone simply does not receive it because it is from at & t and I currently do not use at & t. Can anybody help me?
Josner said:
Hi, I have the version 7.1.2 of android on my phoenix 4 and I want to update it to 8.1 but although the official update exists, my cell phone simply does not receive it because it is from at & t and I currently do not use at & t. Can anybody help me?
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I too am trying to update and no longer in AT&T range. Even using LG Bridge, it comes back saying it can't determine version and won't update. I found some discussions that "Tec's Aristo 2 Tutorial's" should work for Phoenix 4, but those that have successfully rooted and/or installed new ROM seem to lose touchscreen functionality and even flashing stock back does not restore the touchscreen.
So seems it is close, but not close enough to risk turning it into a brick. Anyone out there have luck with updating this phone without connection to AT&T towers?