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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.
rensmooth said:
Yes thanks. Just preparing everything. I had LG usb driver issue,resolved now with latest from LG. Now downloading 10b TOT. Too many years getting comfortable rooting HTC 's lol.
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I know the feeling. For the past 3 three years, I was on Motorola phones, so there was a lot of FXZ files and fastboot flashing for me. Switching to LG meant learning that all over again.
New Question
Here, if any of you know the answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/help/lg-g3-overheating-issues-t2975509
Still looking for a way to downgrade with wither OS X or Linux, my only two options.
manchucka said:
Still looking for a way to downgrade with wither OS X or Linux, my only two options.
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That I don't know about, since the two tools to flash the TOT and KDZ files are windows based.
Not sure if you could get them to run via Wine or something, but that might be an option, but since it also requires all the drivers and such, I have no idea how/if that would work and wouldn't even know how to start to set that up.
On motorola phones, you could use the fastboot command line tool that comes with the Android SDK and drivers, so that was nice.
But to take the TOT and KDZ files and flash them under Linux, I have no idea.
I got my phone on 11b, and downgraded it.
Used the Stump root, and then I used Bump! to install TWRP.
Forgot to do the updates, oh well another day.
They're not that important., right?
It's often handy to update modem, to pick up any enhancements on the rf side, the sw that actually talks to the cell tower.
I also ended up updating to the 11c boot, and the 12b system. IMG. 12b system picks up Verizon's first VoLTE, what they call Advanced Calling 1.0.
I did the above by using autoprime's flash2xxx zip files, and the .IMG files.
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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Advanced calling does nothing for me because I believe it's an extra charge on your bill for it. Forget that!
AC 1.0 is no added charge. HD voice is billed the same as any other call. The video part of a video call gets booked against your data plan (I'm grandfathered Unlimited), and free if it goes over WiFi.
manchucka said:
Still looking for a way to downgrade with wither OS X or Linux, my only two options.
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If I was you. I would get me an older used Win7 Laptop if you want to flash phones. Will make your life easier...
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markfm said:
It's often handy to update modem, to pick up any enhancements on the rf side, the sw that actually talks to the cell tower.
I also ended up updating to the 11c boot, and the 12b system. IMG. 12b system picks up Verizon's first VoLTE, what they call Advanced Calling 1.0.
I did the above by using autoprime's flash2xxx zip files, and the .IMG files.
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can you please show me how to this my phone got stuck tryin to go to 11c
In the Verizon g3 General section, stickies, bweN diorD has a reference thread. He has links to the various images, and to a thread on using flash2.
one click root
BladeRunner said:
Fwiw I just got a new G3 and it came with 10B
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This is the second G3 I have purchased. I Suggest using one click root to root. Also stop and Phil's can be flashed using flashing. It seems easier to me dealing with image rather than zip. I've foremost roms and so far my experience has me favoring Bliss Pop. That is what I am running now and to be honest I think I'm going back to 10b. The customizations are nice but to me it's not worth the problems associated with L.P. My opinion Bliss Pop has the best handle on the problems and still too much for me. I'm going to give LP a few months for the developers fix all bugs. Verizon hasn't released LP yet and there is reason behind that other than being big bully carrier. Once again my opinion only. You picked a great phone that is for sure!
I successfully rooted my LG L70 with towelroot, but I have a problem now. I can't update the software on my phone from ms32310b to ms32310c. It downloads, reboots and appears to install and says system is up to date, but it's still at ms32310b and a couple days later says I need to download the update again. Will it not update because my phone is rooted now with towelroot? Does anyone know how I can maybe force the update so I can stop getting these update notifications? Thank you!
I seem to have this same problem but my phone is the ls740
lil-g-gamegenuis said:
I seem to have this same problem but my phone is the ls740
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I guess we have to use lg flash tool to manually flash the KDZ update file, but I'm not sure if updating will unroot the device since the new version in my case doesn't support root.
well on my phone i have CWM so i could probably find a zip to flash
bogarty said:
I successfully rooted my LG L70 with towelroot, but I have a problem now. I can't update the software on my phone from ms32310b to ms32310c. It downloads, reboots and appears to install and says system is up to date, but it's still at ms32310b and a couple days later says I need to download the update again. Will it not update because my phone is rooted now with towelroot? Does anyone know how I can maybe force the update so I can stop getting these update notifications? Thank you!
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if you root your phone mostly you do not get ota updates and if you get one and install it you lose root
Crom4rtie said:
if you root your phone mostly you do not get ota updates and if you get one and install it you lose root
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This is absolutely correct. I rooted my LGMS323 with Towelroot (which worked beautifully I might add) but weeks later made the terrible oversight of approving an OTA update without thinking which nuked the root. I've been stuck ever since. Once you update to MS32310c there is NO EASY WAY of rooting your device (as of yet). The only way to reroot is to start over and downgrade from (c) back to (b) or (a) by flashing the KDZ as you mentioned. Because I'm without a machine at the moment and unable to do this I'm TRULY stuck. Don't be me! Stick with what you've got!
jaydeedub said:
This is absolutely correct. I rooted my LGMS323 with Towelroot (which worked beautifully I might add) but weeks later made the terrible oversight of approving an OTA update without thinking which nuked the root. I've been stuck ever since. Once you update to MS32310c there is NO EASY WAY of rooting your device (as of yet). The only way to reroot is to start over and downgrade from (c) back to (b) or (a) by flashing the KDZ as you mentioned. Because I'm without a machine at the moment and unable to do this I'm TRULY stuck. Don't be me! Stick with what you've got!
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Thank you! I probably will. Unless of course they come out with a stable Lollipop rom, then I might be tempted to install Clockworkmod and check it out.
Hey everyone,
I was able to root my LG G3 with the help of the XDA forms so I figured maybe someone could help me out here. I am running the STOCK Verizon Rom that came with the phone. I wanted to know if there is a customer kernal I can install to improve battery life and/or if anyone knows the good Tricker Mod settings to set up so the battery life improves, that would be helpful as well.
Thanks for the help everyone.
TheBull50 said:
Hey everyone,
I was able to root my LG G3 with the help of the XDA forms so I figured maybe someone could help me out here. I am running the STOCK Verizon Rom that came with the phone. I wanted to know if there is a customer kernal I can install to improve battery life and/or if anyone knows the good Tricker Mod settings to set up so the battery life improves, that would be helpful as well.
Thanks for the help everyone.
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You will need to install TWRP to install a custom kernel.
I am running Jasmine ROM 8.0 with the Skydragon 4.2 Kernel with great battery life.
Great. Thank you. I was able to install twrp and installed sky dragon
Kernel to my Verizon stock Rom. Seems to be doing just fine ☺
TheBull50 said:
Great. Thank you. I was able to install twrp and installed sky dragon
Kernel to my Verizon stock Rom. Seems to be doing just fine ☺
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Another good one is Gabriel Kernel
TheBull50 said:
Hey everyone,
I was able to root my LG G3 with the help of the XDA forms so I figured maybe someone could help me out here. I am running the STOCK Verizon Rom that came with the phone. I wanted to know if there is a customer kernal I can install to improve battery life and/or if anyone knows the good Tricker Mod settings to set up so the battery life improves, that would be helpful as well.
Thanks for the help everyone.
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Can I ask what method you used to root after 24B update? I have tried a few different methods I found on XDA and all of them just hang at the part where it should push root to the phone. Thanks.
garyj1 said:
Can I ask what method you used to root after 24B update? I have tried a few different methods I found on XDA and all of them just hang at the part where it should push root to the phone. Thanks.
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[GUIDE][ROOT]Newest Root Method for LG devices
garyj1 said:
Can I ask what method you used to root after 24B update? I have tried a few different methods I found on XDA and all of them just hang at the part where it should push root to the phone. Thanks.
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Besides using the root method @quadjacks linked to below, just wanted to make sure you know that in order to root 24B, you have to come from a string of at least two OTAs. In other words, if you at any time flashed the 23C KDZ, then after you take the 24B OTA, you won't be able to root the phone, at least that's our experience.
You will be able to root it (not using the one-click but the one @quadjacks links to) if you flash the 12B KDZ, then OTA to 23C, then OTA to 24B.
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roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Besides using the root method @quadjacks linked to below, just wanted to make sure you know that in order to root 24B, you have to come from a string of at least two OTAs. In other words, if you at any time flashed the 23C KDZ, then after you take the 24B OTA, you won't be able to root the phone, at least that's our experience.
You will be able to root it (not using the one-click but the one @quadjacks links to) if you flash the 12B KDZ, then OTA to 23C, then OTA to 24B.
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I flashed the 23C KDZ and then OTA to 24B. Root works fine.
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NBreunig3 said:
I flashed the 23C KDZ and then OTA to 24B. Root works fine.
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For most people who have tried and reported back, including myself several times and with all the root methods I could think of, that didn't work, but a couple of people have reported being able to root after OTAing from 23C.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
For most people who have tried and reported back, including myself several times and with all the root methods I could think of, that didn't work, but a couple of people have reported being able to root after OTAing from 23C.
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There is a 24B KDZ available. I also have used this KDZ and then been able to root.
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NBreunig3 said:
There is a 24B KDZ available. I also have used this KDZ and then been able to root.
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I'm aware of that, too - I posted the link to it, but I haven't had the inclination to flash it and try rooting after. I won't be surprised since the first method I mentioned in the previous message, flashing the 23C KDZ and taking the OTA, then trying to root, didn't work myself and several others that it won't work for me with flashing the 24B KDZ directly, but I'm just speculating. I'm sure I'll attempt it again when I have a need to reset to completely stock unrooted again unless by that time I'm in too much of a hurry to take another new OTA that may come and try to root that first.
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I'm aware of that, too - I posted the link to it, but I haven't had the inclination to flash it and try rooting after. I won't be surprised since the first method I mentioned in the previous message, flashing the 23C KDZ and taking the OTA, then trying to root, didn't work myself and several others that it won't work for me with flashing the 24B KDZ directly, but I'm just speculating. I'm sure I'll attempt it again when I have a need to reset to completely stock unrooted again unless by that time I'm in too much of a hurry to take another new OTA that may come and try to root that first.
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I was able to root after flashing the 24B KDZ. The root.bat did not work (hung on the installing root part). But I was able to do option 2 and manually push the files and install root with one minor change. The first time I ran the Send_Command to push root it hung, I did a ctrl-C on it then ran it again right after and it went through. Then I did the send_command reboot and the phone rebooted and was rooted when it came up. I did this a couple of times and had the same results every time, first send_command would hang and I had to break out of it (ctrl-c) the send_commands after that worked fine. Not sure why that is but that is what worked for me. Just wanted to share in case anyone is having the same problem.
And then after rooting 24B, how to install TWRP??? I tried and got the Security Error message. Help would be appreciated.
sd_N said:
And then after rooting 24B, how to install TWRP??? I tried and got the Security Error message. Help would be appreciated.
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I downloaded version 2.8.7.0 then used adb to install with the instructions from this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-2-8-2-0-t2966129
sd_N said:
And then after rooting 24B, how to install TWRP??? I tried and got the Security Error message. Help would be appreciated.
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Just to present another option, in the Play Store, search for:
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autorec VS985
It'll install TWRP v2.8.6.x and downgrade your bootloader, which you can then update TWRP to the latest from within the "old" version.
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I downloaded version 2.8.7.0 then used adb to install with the instructions from this thread...
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Need to check if I have the 24B...... and Thanks!!
I spent the greater part of the evening trying to root my LG G3 VS985 unsuccessfully, but I don't recall if it is the 24B. I got it off eBay to upgrade my current RazrHD which is hopelessly underpowered - but it is rooted, and didn't want to lose my unlimited data plan on VZW. Need to mark this thread for all the helpful comments.
The methods of rooting I tried were the One-Click, both the gui and the CLI script with similar results of hanging trying to "see" the device, I tried PurpleDrake, but I think it is for a different LG or android version, and there was one other method that I got from a link either here on XDA or another android forum, but all seemed to have the same problem - once you connect the phone, it initially tries to connect to the device, but never succeeds, just keeps you waiting for the root push to start, but it never does. I was using a Win-7 PC and laptop, switching back and forth to see if I could get one of them to work........ Of course, I have the developer option enabled and turned on the USB debugging. I really like this LG G3 and want to get this thing rooted!!
The other root method I tried was ioroot; I checked my folders. Further reading seems to indicate I may be SOL unless I want to wait for someone to figure it out; oh, yeah, and I tried towelroot as well, but it only tells me my device is not supported........I plan to try one more root method - stumproot, and see if it can bruteforce it. If not, will be a sadder day.......
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Just to present another option, in the Play Store, search for:
Code:
autorec VS985
It'll install TWRP v2.8.6.x and downgrade your bootloader, which you can then update TWRP to the latest from within the "old" version.
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I think AutoRec got me the Security Error. I'll try when I get home. Thanks for ur help.
Ok-Full specs on my LG G3 that I want to root....
Running android 5.0.1
Build: LRX21Y
Software Version: VS985 23C
Went back and looked at some of the info and it can be confusing; some root progs need certain version of android running, on a certain set of builds and proper software versions........ enough to make you want to start drinking...... Going to go back one more time and see what I can do to organize all this disparate info and make some more sense out of it. On the plus side, since I have the 32GB version/model, it has 3GB RAM which I confirmed, and even though I have a ton of junky bloat stuff running that I can't currently stop, the phone is running like a champ.
Doesnt work
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Just to present another option, in the Play Store, search for:
Code:
autorec VS985
It'll install TWRP v2.8.6.x and downgrade your bootloader, which you can then update TWRP to the latest from within the "old" version.
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I can get into twrp.... just cant boot to system. I'm really dont want to have to KDZ back. Thanks
I used autorec to flash twrp on my 24b LP VZW G3. That was successful. Then booted to recovery...made a backup... then flashed twrp 2870 img, then booted recovery... then booted system and it went to LG bootlogo with Security Error message.
I'd really love to get this straightened out if possible. Would appreciate any advice and help.
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I think AutoRec got me the Security Error. I'll try when I get home. Thanks for ur help.
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sd_N said:
I can get into twrp.... just cant boot to system. I'm really dont want to have to KDZ back. Thanks
I used autorec to flash twrp on my 24b LP VZW G3. That was successful. Then booted to recovery...made a backup... then flashed twrp 2870 img, then booted recovery... then booted system and it went to LG bootlogo with Security Error message.
I'd really love to get this straightened out if possible. Would appreciate any advice and help.
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I apologize for the misinformation! I realized earlier after reading what some others had said that in all the testing I had done regarding 24B that I had actually NOT run autorec on 24B, or at least not *just* autorec. To fix your phone, download and flash JasmineROM 8.0. If you felt adventurous, all you really need out of the JasmineROM 8.0 zip is the bootloader (aboot.img) and possibly the kernel (boot.img) too. The changes to the bootloader and possibly the kernel too are what get rid of the security error with TWRP installed.
I had previously flashed my G5 to Lineage/Mokee to allow the phone to pickup software updates.... I don't actually mind the stock ROM, rooted and debloated, but I also want to pick up software updates (and I don't mind needing to re-run SuperSU after each update).
Any recommendations? OR should I just get onto Lineage/Mokee again?
I'm same as you.. Stock rooted.. I'm just going to update through LG Bridge when and if the time comes
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I had previously flashed my G5 to Lineage/Mokee to allow the phone to pickup software updates.... I don't actually mind the stock ROM, rooted and debloated, but I also want to pick up software updates (and I don't mind needing to re-run SuperSU after each update).
Any recommendations? OR should I just get onto Lineage/Mokee again?
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I just download the update zip, upload on the phone and flash with TWRP. Then flash superSU (which is sitting on my SDcard anyway) and I'm good to go. 10 min. max.
ebisa said:
I just download the update zip, upload on the phone and flash with TWRP. Then flash superSU (which is sitting on my SDcard anyway) and I'm good to go. 10 min. max.
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@ebisa - that sounds like what I'm after, but where do you get the update.zip files?
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@ebisa - that sounds like what I'm after, but where do you get the update.zip files?
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well, I get them from here - the forum. Nice people upload them, lol. The last one I've got is this.
Do mind that I'm on H850 and this rom is for this variant of the G5 only.
I have an unlocked AT&T V30 H931 that I've been using on Verizon with a stock Verizon Oreo ROM. I got a prompt this morning saying System Update 14 was ready to install, so I accepted the update. It proceeded to update until it got stuck on the white Verizon boot screen with the animated dots. I left it here for a while in case it would eventually make it past this, but I gave up after 90 minutes.
I can reboot, go to download mode, bring up the recovery menu, reset, choose safe mode - none of these change anything. Whenever I try to boot, it just hangs at that screen. I've tried using LGUP to revert to the Oreo ROM I had, but I get an error with that. To top it all off, my brothers have the same phones and ROMs and they're in the same boat I'm in after accepting this update.
So, what can I do at this point? I thought maybe I could install Pie via LGUP, but I haven't been able to find a place to download the appropriate files from.
Use newer Dev Patched LGUP that can handle Pie (some stuff changed before aborting, so you may have partial Pie).
Go into Download mode manually, Refurbish to most recent Oreo KDZ.
Master Reset.
See Instructions in post #3 of this thread, about downgrading to Oreo...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/vs996-lg-v30-vs99630a000704arb00-kdz-t3952254
Use the newer Dev Patched LGUP from that thread. Uninstall any prior version. Read the installation instructions.
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Then wait for Verizon VS996 Pie KDZ to be released publicly.
Use same newer Dev Patched LGUP to install that, when available.
Great, it's working with the dual mode LGUP. Thanks!
Do you know why the OTA upgrade didn't work? I haven't had any trouble with previous OTAs, but of course this one is installing Pie.
jamiphar said:
Great, it's working with the dual mode LGUP. Thanks!
Do you know why the OTA upgrade didn't work? I haven't had any trouble with previous OTAs, but of course this one is installing Pie.
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Glad you recovered!
You aren't the only one who got bit by this. There's another thread going with almost same circumstances. Originally I thought he tried to install OTA with TWRP custom recovery still installed, but he was full VS996 stock (from US998), and he knows what he's doing.
No, I don't know why -- but I'm very distrustful of any partial image OTA updates. Learned that from Droid Turbo forum. I always prefer to manually flash full image, as it gives me more control.
Full image Pie KDZ for VS996 should be released publicly any day now.
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You aren't the only one who got bit by this. There's another thread going with almost same circumstances. Originally I thought he tried to install OTA with TWRP custom recovery still installed, but he was full VS996 stock (from US998), and he knows what he's doing.
No, I don't know why -- but I'm very distrustful of any partial image OTA updates. Learned that from Droid Turbo forum. I always prefer to manually flash full image, say gives me more control.
Full image Pie KDZ for VS996 should be released publicly any day now.
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Ok, I see. I'm making a mental note to wait for KDZ releases in the future.
One more question: my brother's phone, which has the same issue, has data on its internal storage that he hasn't backed up. Is there any way to downgrade without having to wipe the internal storage or perform a reset?
jamiphar said:
Ok, I see. I'm making a mental note to wait for KDZ releases in the future.
One more question: my brother's phone, which has the same issue, has data on its internal storage that he hasn't backed up. Is there any way to downgrade without having to wipe the internal storage or perform a reset?
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Probably won't work, but using Dev Patched LGUP he can TRY to use "Upgrade" mode to go back to most recent Oreo. It's not really Upgrade but if successful, it would keep his data.
If that doesn't work, then he needs to use Refurbish mode.
You're lucky, I lost download mode and the ability to LGUP and kdz. I've never had any problems using an OTA update when on stock firmware but I sure as hell learned my lesson. I feel sorry for those poor people that don't understand these issues and just take an OTA update because they don't know any better and lose features on their phones. Perhaps ignorance is bliss.
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You're lucky, I lost download mode and the ability to LGUP and kdz. I've never had any problems using an OTA update when on stock firmware but I sure as hell learned my lesson. I feel sorry for those poor people that don't understand these issues and just take an OTA update because they don't know any better and lose features on their phones. Perhaps ignorant is bliss.
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So you lost download mode after an OTA update? Just trying to understand whats happening here.
Yeah, on stock Verizon firmware, update restarted the phone, booted to a failed update screen, then back to the normal OS. But I don't see my unlocked bootloader warning screen anymore, and when I tried to use LGUP, I found I didn't have download mode anymore, so currently unable to flash any kdz.
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Yeah, on stock Verizon firmware, update restarted the phone, booted to a failed update screen, then back to the normal OS. But I don't see my unlocked bootloader warning screen anymore, and when I tried to use LGUP, I found I didn't have download mode anymore, so currently unable to flash any kdz.
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What about TWRP?
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Lost that, too. I've never had an OTA jack my phone up so bad, it's like it erased the LAF partition. My only option it seems is to use an Octopus Box.
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Lost that, too. I've never had an OTA jack my phone up so bad, it's like it erased the LAF partition. My only option it seems is to use an Octopus Box.
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Do you have stock recovery now?
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I have nothing, if I try and adb into stock revcovery, I get a "no command" error, and no button combos can get me past that. Eventually, it just boots up normally.
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I have nothing, if I try and adb into stock revcovery, I get a "no command" error, and no button combos can get me past that. Eventually, it just boots up normally.
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I remember having similar instance of flashing one of the Verizon roms that I lost download mode too. I had to flash a us998 rom to fix it..
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How do you flash without download mode? Did you have TWRP?
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How do you flash without download mode? Did you have TWRP?
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I still had twrp.
Do you still have root?
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MicroMod777 said:
What about TWRP?
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He's on stock firmware, so no TWRP.
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smurfmeat said:
Yeah, on stock Verizon firmware, update restarted the phone, booted to a failed update screen, then back to the normal OS. But I don't see my unlocked bootloader warning screen anymore, and when I tried to use LGUP, I found I didn't have download mode anymore, so currently unable to flash any kdz.
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You still have unlocked bootloader, but Verizon firmware doesn't have unlocked bootloader warning.
Some people in the past would flash parts of Verizon KDZ to get rid of the annoying bootloader unlock warning. But that's dangerous to mix and match.
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You're lucky, I lost download mode and the ability to LGUP and kdz. I've never had any problems using an OTA update when on stock firmware but I sure as hell learned my lesson. I feel sorry for those poor people that don't understand these issues and just take an OTA update because they don't know any better and lose features on their phones. Perhaps ignorance is bliss.
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ChazzMatt said:
He's on stock firmware, so no TWRP.
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So he probably flashed a stock rom, and hopefully flashed magisk, he'll have root. He can possibly recovery twrp with Flashify.
MicroMod777 said:
So he probably flashed a stock rom, and hopefully flashed magisk, he'll have root. He can possibly recovery twrp with Flashify.
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He Frankensteined to full stock VS9996 to see the Verizon Pie OTA. It didn't successfully install. He somehow lost Download mode and doesn't have fastboot flash commands -- since he's on VS996 firmware.
He DOES still have unlocked bootloader, but it can't do any good without being able to Frankenstein back to US998. He needs Download mode for that, to use Dev Patched LGUP.
If someone can capture the OTA .up file, couldn't that be installed with LGUP in FOTA mode? If the update succeeds, it should restore LAF.
I understand that's what H932 users who lost their LAF do to restore it. Haven't tried it myself, just pointing it out. Check the H932 lafsploit root thread for details.
Heck, try updating with LG Bridge. If it works, great, otherwise it should at least provide the OTA file. Again, as I understand, haven't tried myself
Edit: Even better, don't try to install the Pie update, but rather install the last security update with LGUP FOTA mode, if you can find the OTA file. Again, that's what H932 users do to restore a lost LAF partition.