Hi guys, i have been on these forums for a few years now but i've always dealt with Nexus 6 or samsung products. I laid my hands on a Verizon G3 but i use T-mobile. I have no problem getting it to work on T-mobile but what i do need help with is upgrading the device.
Yesterday i used the IOROOT process to root the device and i used flashify to install TWRP, but then i downloaded a couple custom roms and when i wiped and tried to flash in TWRP i got an error telling me that i don't have the 23c or 24b baseband. After this "issue" i got introduced to using kdz files to restore the device back to stock 10b.
After i did that i tried to manually update this G3 to 23c or 24b but i can't figure it out. I tried downloading the 24b.zip from AFH and flash it in TWRP but that didn't work, so i'm not sure if i was doing it properly. I tried using the device on wifi to do an OTA update but it said i have the latest software, which i know i don't. then i downloaded the LG Update Tool and ran that and got the same issue claiming that i have the latest software for the phone......
Can someone please tell me what i have to do to get this phone updated to 23c or 24b so i can get back to being a crack flashing addict?
thanks
I'm unfamiliar with the 24b.zip. You only have to flash the 23C modem from bwendiord's stickied thread in the General section in order to flash CM12.1 based ROMs. You can then flash the 24b modem afterwards.
If you want to update the entire stock version of ROM you're using, JasmineROM 8.0 would be the easiest way. Just flash it in TWRP v2.8.7.0, you don't have to flash anything else before or after.
[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2
[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2 DEBLOAT SCRIPTS and copies of all the files they remove
[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
Predtechhacker said:
Hi guys, i have been on these forums for a few years now but i've always dealt with Nexus 6 or samsung products. I laid my hands on a Verizon G3 but i use T-mobile. I have no problem getting it to work on T-mobile but what i do need help with is upgrading the device.
Yesterday i used the IOROOT process to root the device and i used flashify to install TWRP, but then i downloaded a couple custom roms and when i wiped and tried to flash in TWRP i got an error telling me that i don't have the 23c or 24b baseband. After this "issue" i got introduced to using kdz files to restore the device back to stock 10b.
After i did that i tried to manually update this G3 to 23c or 24b but i can't figure it out. I tried downloading the 24b.zip from AFH and flash it in TWRP but that didn't work, so i'm not sure if i was doing it properly. I tried using the device on wifi to do an OTA update but it said i have the latest software, which i know i don't. then i downloaded the LG Update Tool and ran that and got the same issue claiming that i have the latest software for the phone......
Can someone please tell me what i have to do to get this phone updated to 23c or 24b so i can get back to being a crack flashing addict?
thanks
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in addition,
the reason it wont update is because the 10b kdz is not official. for 10b you have to use the tot if you want to take official updates over the air.
all the other builds kdz are official and fine to use.
Thanks guys. I realized that I could just use the 23c kdz file and I was all set
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My friend has a verizon LG G3. It is currently running 5.1.1 lollipop 35b. It was having a bunch of random reboots, we put in a new battery and the reboots stopped. The phone is working fine, except it keeps downloading the 46a 6.0 marshmallow update, but when it reboots to install, it gets to 2% and says error and reboots and I am back in 5.1.1 lollipop still. I checked software status, and it said "official" and I even used the Lg upgrade and repair assistant from verizon and chose to repair, which downloaded a 1.64 gb file (the 35b software kdz I'm pretty sure) and flashed it to the phone. I have also used lg flash tool 2014 to flash the 35b kdz. It always flashes the 35b kdz just fine, but still fails to take the marshmallow update.
I don't need root. All I'm trying to do is get from stock 35b lollipop to 46a marshmallow since it keeps failing. Since it didn't work even after successfully flashing the kdz, do I have to go all the way back to 10b and then just take a bunch of software updates ota until I get to 46a? I helped her get this phone on ebay, and it wasn't rooted when we got it, but for some reason it just won't take the update.
I understand there is no 46a kdz available right? I have been reading around about downgrading to 10b and whatnot here on xda, but I would prefer to not have to go through all that extra hassle if I don't have to. I don't need root, just need to update.
Any tips / ideas would be great! thanks.
steven_computer_guy said:
Since it didn't work even after successfully flashing the kdz, do I have to go all the way back to 10b and then just take a bunch of software updates ota until I get to 46a?
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I doubt if that would make any difference - OTAing to 35B gets you the same thing as flashing the 35B KDZ, but this is such a weird problem, I don't know... Try it and let us know.
You could try any extra factory reset even though flushing the KDZ with the official tool does that.
The only other thing I can think of is to try taking the OTA without the Micro SD card in.
I understand there is no 46a kdz available right?
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Correct, haven't seen it. The tool you used should've downloaded the 46A KDZ if it had been available.
Hey XDA, I'm having a bit of a problem. I got my G5 just recently and I wanted to go ahead and unlock the bootloader so I could install some custom ROMS (I'm not a fan of LG's ux), but I ran into a sticky situation. I was trying to flash the TOT file for rooting h830 with LGUP when I found out that it doesn't work on Nougat. I tried to cancel it but now I'm just stuck in firmware update at 0%. The code at the bottom says 633A B50. I can get into fastboot but I can't really go anywhere from there and I've gotten to stock recovery but all it does is factory reset and boot me straight back to firmware update. I downloaded the stock nougat kdz file but LGUP won't flash it; sometimes it says invalid, other times it gives me the error code 0x2000 CEFS::Initialize. This is a brand new (kind of expensive) phone and I can't send it to LG for repairs since I unlocked the bootloader and probably voided warranty so I'm really desperate for a solution. Can anyone help me out?
shadowcreed159 said:
Hey XDA, I'm having a bit of a problem. I got my G5 just recently and I wanted to go ahead and unlock the bootloader so I could install some custom ROMS (I'm not a fan of LG's ux), but I ran into a sticky situation. I was trying to flash the TOT file for rooting h830 with LGUP when I found out that it doesn't work on Nougat. I tried to cancel it but now I'm just stuck in firmware update at 0%. The code at the bottom says 633A B50. I can get into fastboot but I can't really go anywhere from there and I've gotten to stock recovery but all it does is factory reset and boot me straight back to firmware update. I downloaded the stock nougat kdz file but LGUP won't flash it; sometimes it says invalid, other times it gives me the error code 0x2000 CEFS::Initialize. This is a brand new (kind of expensive) phone and I can't send it to LG for repairs since I unlocked the bootloader and probably voided warranty so I'm really desperate for a solution. Can anyone help me out?
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Was your phone on the 20a version before you tried flashing the 10d root tot file and did you actually cancel the process within LGUP while it was flashing the phone?
Another user had a similar problem but he flashed the 20a version before he accidentally flashed the 10d root tot and he fixed it by just flashing the stock 20a within LGUP.
Assuming you can still get into download mode you should be able to fix your device.
Try flashing this kdz uploaded by @autoprime
downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G5/H830/H83020a/H83020a_00_1107.kdz
If flashing is successful factory reset your phone from the stock recovery after.
Thanks, that worked but I had to do a little tinkering before it did. LGUP wouldn't flash it because it kept saying invalid and some other random reasons but I found a program called uppercut that allowed it to flash. I was able to get back to stock and then I used the dirtycow exploit to flash TWRP. All's good now on XenonHD.
so I thought I had a grasp on the unlocking rooting myself. I was getting the error in lgup where it doesn't recognize my device at all. I unlocked the oem and it did its own flash afterwards then I had to go and reset unknown sources. then I tried to do the lg up flash assuming all I needed from my 20i was the v10d arb01 may 23, I picked the upgrade and in the middle of it it failed. then it rolled back. so I tried it several more times in lgup and it failed so I tried the arb 01 march 4 with full root and it failed.
Edit: okay lI found uppercut and it reconnected me to LGUP then I used the flashable 20a file and that patched me right up. But no root, I can do a 1 click now I guess but what about a flashable twrp or can I just install it like the old cwm or x-parts? where to now? do I try the 10d one with root? I'm really tired of looking and blindly downloading tot and kdz files hoping they work? My main goal is to slap RR remix on this for anyone that would give me a hand
Hello and good day,
Just got my new almost mint condition LG G3 VS985, this is a replacement for my Old D851 but as far as I start using it I just realize how different this new baby is from my previous loved one starting with the locked Bootloader, then I realize Im not able to download any Ota, this baby came with 47A, so I downgrade to 10B, everything is running great with KitKat but so far Im not able to update for any way using OTA or even LG Update tool is not able to recognize the phone, so Im kind of jammed in 10B.
Then I root it and install TWRP, my question is if I install TOT file with 10B version, Will I ever be able to download OTA over my At&T Network In Mexico? If not, is there any specific version you suggest me to stay On, I like stock but I have bloatware, also is there any Debloated Stock ROM such some for the D851?
Othe weird situation is that Im not able to enter download mode, Is there any chance this phone was a clone G3?
As I said this came with 47A, LGUP was able to downgrade to 10B so Im not sure what can be wrong.
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.
ChazzMatt said:
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).
tobeburned said:
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.
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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 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?
tobeburned said:
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.