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Hi everyone,
A couple months ago I switched over to T-Mobile. I bought my V30 from AT&T and got it unlocked after switching to T-Mobile.
Apparently Android Oreo 8.0 is rolling out to AT&T V30s but when I check for updates no updates are available. Is there any way I can get my phone to update now that I'm on T-Mobile?
Thanks
SuhasTheBest said:
Hi everyone,
A couple months ago I switched over to T-Mobile. I bought my V30 from AT&T and got it unlocked after switching to T-Mobile.
Apparently Android Oreo 8.0 is rolling out to AT&T V30s but when I check for updates no updates are available. Is there any way I can get my phone to update now that I'm on T-Mobile?
Thanks
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If you can get your hands on an active att sim card, or from one of its MVNOs. That is how I updated my lg gpad. I put an h2o sim card and the next day the nougat update was already loaded. Other than that all I can think of is flashing the firmware.
poncespr said:
If you can get your hands on an active att sim card, or from one of its MVNOs. That is how I updated my lg gpad. I put an h2o sim card and the next day the nougat update was already loaded. Other than that all I can think of is flashing the firmware.
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Thanks! I'll try my friend's ATT sim later today.
poncespr said:
If you can get your hands on an active att sim card, or from one of its MVNOs. That is how I updated my lg gpad. I put an h2o sim card and the next day the nougat update was already loaded. Other than that all I can think of is flashing the firmware.
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Thanks! I'll try my friend's ATT sim later today.
I had an AT&T sim in my LG-H931 (that is unlocked and has been running on T-Mo since I got it) for about an hour on Saturday with no luck. For what it is worth, I am still on the September security patch, so at the very least I would have expected to see an update to that right away.
I may be unhappily stuck on 7.1.2 unless someone else figures out a trick.
SuhasTheBest said:
Thanks! I'll try my friend's ATT sim later today.
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Any luck?
I'm in the same boat, a firmware file that we could flash though bridge would probably fix it, but I haven't found any firmware files for the H931 Oreo anywhere =/
Update?
Any update with this? I am on the same boat. I bought unlocked V30 from attached and use it with MetroPCS..
I bought ATT prepaid card hoping that it will prompt the update with no luck so far.
Considering flashing but like previous poster said , I could not find update file for H931 ATT oreo.
Switching from Apple btw and I wish I did it a long time ago, love it!
Jkho89 said:
Any update with this? I am on the same boat. I bought unlocked V30 from attached and use it with MetroPCS..
I bought ATT prepaid card hoping that it will prompt the update with no luck so far.
Considering flashing but like previous poster said , I could not find update file for H931 ATT oreo.
Switching from Apple btw and I wish I did it a long time ago, love it!
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There's long been an "update" with this. You convert the H931 to open market US998 and flash the latest KDZ. See the Frankenstein thread. I post latest US998 KDZ whenever they are released.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/using-lgup-crossflashing-t3780969
AT&T, along with Sprint, won't release KDZ and won't give updates to non-customers. So, best to convert phone to variant that receives public KDZ.
ChazzMatt said:
There's long been an "update" with this. You convert the H931 to open market US998 and flash the latest KDZ. See the Frankenstein thread. I post latest US998 KDZ whenever they are released.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/using-lgup-crossflashing-t3780969
AT&T, along with Sprint, won't release KDZ and won't give updates to non-customers. So, best to convert phone to variant that receives public KDZ.
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Oh wow, that made total sense. Thank you for guiding me to the right post, I am really new with this.
ChazzMatt said:
There's long been an "update" with this. You convert the H931 to open market US998 and flash the latest KDZ. See the Frankenstein thread. I post latest US998 KDZ whenever they are released.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/using-lgup-crossflashing-t3780969
AT&T, along with Sprint, won't release KDZ and won't give updates to non-customers. So, best to convert phone to variant that receives public KDZ.
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Sorry Chaz, I hope it is okay for me to post it here. I noticed your name on most LG V30 posts and I know you are probably the best person to ask. First of all I wanted to thank you for providing the instruction for the flashing. I really thought I bricked my phone for a couple times. Here is what I did:
1. Wrongfully ran the flashing not in donwload mode - was not able to turn on the phone.
2. Panicked, followed instruction to master reset.
3. I went back to download mode, Flash US998 Nougat.
4. For some reason it could not go pass the setup (keep restarting).
5. Went to Download Mode - Flash Upgrade to Oreo US988. Stable.
6. I think I was successful as I was able to restore my data and the phone works.
One question..probably a stupid one as I am new android user, but I noticed the User Interface is really different , I believe this is what they referred as a "stock" Oreo? It is useable but the UI is really basic. See the attached link:
[url]https://photos.app.goo.gl/h3eeBdoGTtHRM6Y4A[/URL]
[url]https://photos.app.goo.gl/S1PiJQR3XcYn9cZe7[/URL]
Does this mean I just had my Bootloader unlocked and the phone is now ready to flash different variants with LG UP "update" selection?
I am currently using Metro PCS and was wondering of I can flash Tmobile variant to my phone, not sure if flashing Verizon (CDMA) will cause problem for the network.
Greatly appreciate all suggestions or advice
Jkho89 said:
Sorry Chaz, I hope it is okay for me to post it here. I noticed your name on most LG V30 posts and I know you are probably the best person to ask. First of all I wanted to thank you for providing the instruction for the flashing. I really thought I bricked my phone for a couple times. Here is what I did:
1. Wrongfully ran the flashing not in donwload mode - was not able to turn on the phone.
2. Panicked, followed instruction to master reset.
3. I went back to download mode, Flash US998 Nougat.
4. For some reason it could not go pass the setup (keep restarting).
5. Went to Download Mode - Flash Upgrade to Oreo US988. Stable.
6. I think I was successful as I was able to restore my data and the phone works.
One question..probably a stupid one as I am new android user, but I noticed the User Interface is really different , I believe this is what they referred as a "stock" Oreo? It is useable but the UI is really basic. See the attached link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/h3eeBdoGTtHRM6Y4A
https://photos.app.goo.gl/S1PiJQR3XcYn9cZe7
Does this mean I just had my Bootloader unlocked and the phone is now ready to flash different variants with LG UP "update" selection?
I am currently using Metro PCS and was wondering of I can flash Tmobile variant to my phone, not sure if flashing Verizon (CDMA) will cause problem for the network.
Greatly appreciate all suggestions or advice
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You're welcome! You've now successfully Frankensteined your phone to open market US998. Let me try to answer your questions...
As you admitted in step 1, you didn't follow the instructions. But also in step 4 you didn't... Luckily you survived it! Especially in step 4 -- between US998 Nougat and US998 Oreo -- is when you really needed to Master Reset, as that Nougat flash is necessary but very unstable. After Master Reset, then that Nougat is stable and you can continue to flash Oreo.
No, your bootloader is not unlocked, but you are carrier unlocked/SIM card unlocked to use this phone on different carriers.
I'm not sure if you are confusing terminology and are really asking about bootloader unlock? (which is necessary for root) You flashed US998 Oreo 20D, which has the bootloader lock security patch. If you want to unlock bootloader, you would need to temporarily downgrade to Oreo 20A or 20B first and run the instructions in the WTF thread... You could root, then update back to newest firmware after bootloader unlock. I'm only mentioning this because you asked about bootloader unlock.
Right now, you now have the open market, carrier unlocked US998 variant -- the one designed to run on all North American carriers. It will run on T-Mobile/MetroPCS quite fine. Lots of T-Mobile users have US998 on T-Mobile. Not only is there no need to flash T-Mobile variant KDZ, but since T-Mobile KDZ has different RSA encryption than all the other North America V30 variants, you'll definitely brick your phone if you try.
You can use "update" for US998 for future updates or you can use simple "upgrade" with full KDZ in the dev patched LGUP when future US998 KDZ are released. Simple "upgrade" in dev patched LGUP does not wipe your data. You had to wipe your data THIS time because you were converting to another model. Now that you are on US998, you can stay there. In the future you can just use "upgrade" for KDZ if you do not receive update prompts. I prefer flashing full image KDZ myself instead of partial image OTA.
The plain look is just the layout and theme choices you've made. (Go into Settings and search for Home and also Theme. ) Plus there's no carrier bloatware on US998. Also Oreo looks a little different, if you're just upgrading from Nougat.
For myself, I use Nova launcher with an icon theme pack to change the look. It has lots of different choices. I prefer a separate app drawer, and I prefer my app drawer have a black background to clearly differentiate it from my desktop. I like the Nova "cube" transition to go to my different desktop screens.
ChazzMatt said:
You're welcome! You've now successfully Frankensteined your phone to open market US998. Let me try to answer your questions...
As you admitted in step 1, you didn't follow the instructions. But also in step 4 you didn't... Luckily you survived it! Especially in step 4 -- between US998 Nougat and US998 Oreo -- is when you really needed to Master Reset, as that Nougat flash is necessary but very unstable. After Master Reset, then that Nougat is stable and you can continue to flash Oreo.
No, your bootloader is not unlocked, but you are carrier unlocked/SIM card unlocked to use this phone on different carriers.
I'm not sure if you are confusing terminology and are really asking about bootloader unlock? (which is necessary for root) You flashed US998 Oreo 20D, which has the bootloader lock security patch. If you want to unlock bootloader, you would need to temporarily downgrade to Oreo 20A or 20B first and run the instructions in the WTF thread... You could root, then update back to newest firmware after bootloader unlock. I'm only mentioning this because you asked about bootloader unlock.
Right now, you now have the open market, carrier unlocked US998 variant -- the one designed to run on all North American carriers. It will run on T-Mobile/MetroPCS quite fine. Lots of T-Mobile users have US998 on T-Mobile. Not only is there no need to flash T-Mobile variant KDZ, but since T-Mobile KDZ has different RSA encryption than all the other North America V30 variants, you'll definitely brick your phone if you try.
You can use "update" for US998 for future updates or you can use simple "upgrade" with full KDZ in the dev patched LGUP when future US998 KDZ are released. Simple "upgrade" in dev patched LGUP does not wipe your data. You had to wipe your data THIS time because you were converting to another model. Now that you are on US998, you can stay there. In the future you can just use "upgrade" for KDZ if you do not receive update prompts. I prefer flashing full image KDZ myself instead of partial image OTA.
The plain look is just the layout and theme choices you've made. (Go into Settings and search for Home and also Theme. ) Plus there's no carrier bloatware on US998. Also Oreo looks a little different, if you're just upgrading from Nougat.
For myself, I use Nova launcher with an icon theme pack to change the look. It has lots of different choices. I prefer a separate app drawer, and I prefer my app drawer have a black background to clearly differentiate it from my desktop. I like the Nova "cube" transition to go to my different desktop screens.
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Appreciate the answers, Chazz.
Ok, I believed I did not do master reset from H931 to US998 Nougat but I did master reset from US998 Nougat to US998 Oreo. Now that you mentioned it, that was probably the reason why I succeeded.
Yes I am pretty sure I mixed up terms as I am probably not 100% with the terminologies, my apologies. Thanks for the warning, will definitely not flash T-Mobile variant.
Good to know that from now on I just have to do upgrade through dev patched LG UP to update US998 kdz.
I think the reason I thought the step was not complete was because in the UI, I was not able to move any app shorcut (and widget) on my screen. It is also not arrangeable. Also when I go to App and touch-hold the app icon, there is no option delete it. Is this normal? I went to try different themes and it did not fix the problem. I youtubed LGV30 Oreo and it looks really different from my current phone.
Couple of screenshots:
Last Page of the main screen, I had to click the "+" sign to add apps. and the app is not move-able.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BgcRPCrdsaEDx4uX8
Swipe left from the main screen:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BtMEkyrvv5vfrpQi8
Will Nova Launcher fix this?
Thanks Chazz.
Jkho89 said:
Appreciate the answers, Chazz.
Ok, I believed I did not do master reset from H931 to US998 Nougat but I did master reset from US998 Nougat to US998 Oreo. Now that you mentioned it, that was probably the reason why I succeeded.
Yes I am pretty sure I mixed up terms as I am probably not 100% with the terminologies, my apologies. Thanks for the warning, will definitely not flash T-Mobile variant.
Good to know that from now on I just have to do upgrade through dev patched LG UP to update US998 kdz.
I think the reason I thought the step was not complete was because in the UI, I was not able to move any app shorcut (and widget) on my screen. It is also not arrangeable. Also when I go to App and touch-hold the app icon, there is no option delete it. Is this normal? I went to try different themes and it did not fix the problem. I youtubed LGV30 Oreo and it looks really different from my current phone.
Couple of screenshots:
Last Page of the main screen, I had to click the "+" sign to add apps. and the app is not move-able.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BgcRPCrdsaEDx4uX8
Swipe left from the main screen:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BtMEkyrvv5vfrpQi8
Will Nova Launcher fix this?
Thanks Chazz.
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Try Nova launcher.
If that doesn't fix the problem, do a Master Reset and then use dev patched LGUP and DL PARTITION (choose all partitions) the US998 Oreo KDZ over your phone. You may want to do that anyways...
ChazzMatt said:
Try Nova launcher.
If that doesn't fix the problem, do a Master Reset and then use dev patched LGUP and DL PARTITION (choose all partitions) the US998 Oreo KDZ over your phone. You may want to do that anyways...
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Wow, a simple Master Reset fixed this issue! Thanks, you are the best man.
Jkho89 said:
Thanks, you are the best man.
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Seconded!
ETA: I think your LG launcher had the "simple mode" option (or whatever it is called) turned on. I am using Nova too, so I am not positive where that setting is.
jaysus145 said:
Seconded!
ETA: I think your LG launcher had the "simple mode" option (or whatever it is called) turned on. I am using Nova too, so I am not positive where that setting is.
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I am quite happy with the UI as is. I am just glad that I was able to get out of that "simple mode" UI.
The UI looks awesome now!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/k5yCxcVmWJvw9NrN8
Anyone else get a notification for an Android system update today? I just received one and haven't clicked it yet...
Added screenshot. Appears to be a security update.
I was under the impression that since my phone is rooted and Bootloader unlocked that I wouldn't receive security updates through play services. Apparently I was incorrect though.
Anyone know if this is safe to install or more specifically if installing it will effect my root status? I've switched back to the LS998 w. 21a update currently.
I installed the security update and all seems ok. I'm not rooted, so there's that also.
JonnyTrulove said:
Added screenshot. Appears to be a security update.
I was under the impression that since my phone is rooted and Bootloader unlocked that I wouldn't receive security updates through play services. Apparently I was incorrect though.
Anyone know if this is safe to install or more specifically if installing it will effect my root status? I've switched back to the LS998 w. 21a update currently.
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You can't install an update without factory recovery.
Yeah I got the notification today too. I wonder if anyones working on repacking the update so it can be flashed in TWRP on unlocked rooted devices.
Side note, is there any way right now to unroot and put stock recovery on to get the update then reflash TWRP and re-root or would you lose the update in the process?
txag2011 said:
Yeah I got the notification today too. I wonder if anyones working on repacking the update so it can be flashed in TWRP on unlocked rooted devices.
Side note, is there any way right now to unroot and put stock recovery on to get the update then reflash TWRP and re-root or would you lose the update in the process?
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IIRC for this, one needs a KDZ. Since Sprint does updates via FOTA, KDZs don't get released.
Updating requires someone to repack the update. Or flash the US998 KDZ, flash modems, edit APNs.
Last week I flashed my girl phone to sprint21a and forgot to root(flash Magisk)so she update her phone sometime in the last week and today when I tried to play around on her phone it was a no go
No more fastboot even though phone says it's bootloader unlocked .. I'm open to any suggestions .. going to try a few things tomorrow (Don't really care to much cause it's not my phone)
SO YEAH DON'T UPDATE LOL
pjsnyc said:
I installed the security update and all seems ok. I'm not rooted, so there's that also.
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Can you post a screenshot of what your software version is now after taking the update?
elijah420 said:
IIRC for this, one needs a KDZ. Since Sprint does updates via FOTA, KDZs don't get released.
Updating requires someone to repack the update. Or flash the US998 KDZ, flash modems, edit APNs.
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Saw your other reply in the US to LS thread. Oddly enough something weird went down when I was doing that and I flashed the LS version back along with root to get my LTE back, yet my software version still shows up as US. I dunno if that guide just flashed the modems back leaving the software version or if it should have changed the software version back to LS, but I've got a running phone with root and sprint APNs + LTE so I'm happy with it even if the software versions messed up.
Haven't seen any new US998 KDZ files though on xda (or google for that matter). Guess I'll have to wait and see if someone releases a new file that goes past the 99821a that I currently have, as thats the only one that appears to be available right now on here.
txag2011 said:
Haven't seen any new US998 KDZ files though on xda (or google for that matter). Guess I'll have to wait and see if someone releases a new file that goes past the 99821a that I currently have, as thats the only one that appears to be available right now on here.
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Then you haven't looked at all.
We have US998 20D posted here in Development section as both full image KDZ as well as TWRP flashable zipped file.
And 20B before that, as both full image KDZ and TWRP flashable zipped file.
The threads are very active.
ChazzMatt said:
You haven't looked.
We have US998 20D posted here as KDZ and as well as TWRP flashable zipped file.
And 21B before that.
The threads are very active.
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20d is the most recent? I did see that earlier (on google, but not here oddly enough) but I had figured that 20d came before 21a. My mistake.
edit: I found this post here. is this the correct file needed?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/rom-lg-us998-20d-rom-t3830318
txag2011 said:
20d is the most recent? I did see that earlier (on google, but not here oddly enough) but I had figured that 20d came before 21a. My mistake.
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Typo. While 20D is the most recent, 20B was prior, and 20A before that, for US998. 20A is the first (oldest) US998 Oreo KDZ.
ChazzMatt said:
Typo. While 20D is the most recent, 20B was prior, and 20A before that, for US998. 20A is the first (oldest) US998 Oreo KDZ.
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This is a bit odd then.. I'm on sprint.. The version I have is US99821a according to the software info page. I had followed JWnSC's thread for restoring LTE bands for sprint. I had the US998 software from your guide installed before flashing over his version. I had assumed that would set the version back to LS99821a but evidently I was wrong. Where exactly would 21a fit into this update timeline?
Assuming 20d is the most recent in this case, would the xda link I posted in my previous reply be the correct one to flash over? And if so, would that mean that JWnSC's files for restoring the LTE bands wouldn't work? I apologize if these questions seem dumb, I'm just trying to wrap my head around all of this.
txag2011 said:
This is a bit odd then.. I'm on sprint.. The version I have is US99821a according to the software info page. I had followed JWnSC's thread for restoring LTE bands for sprint. I had the US998 software from your guide installed before flashing over his version. I had assumed that would set the version back to LS99821a but evidently I was wrong. Where exactly would 21a fit into this update timeline?
Assuming 20d is the most recent in this case, would the xda link I posted in my previous reply be the correct one to flash over? And if so, would that mean that JWnSC's files for restoring the LTE bands wouldn't work? I apologize if these questions seem dumb, I'm just trying to wrap my head around all of this.
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There is a European H930 21A, but I'm not aware of US998 21A. There may be an LS998 21A, but I don't keep up with Sprint firmware versions...
Go to Settings, About Phone, Software Info, Software version. Tell me what you see?
ChazzMatt said:
There is a European H930 21A, but I'm not aware of US998 21A. There may be an LS998 21A, but I don't keep up with Sprint firmware versions...
Go to Settings, About Phone, Software Info, Software version. Tell me what you see?
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US99821a. I had assumed JWnSC's guide was going to revert this back to LS but it doesn't appear to have done so, but I have my LTE network restored. I've attached a screenshot of it. For what it's worth the phone's model number shows up as LS998 under the hardware info.
txag2011 said:
US99821a. I had assumed JWnSC's guide was going to revert this back to LS but it doesn't appear to have done so, but I have my LTE network restored. I've attached a screenshot of it. For what it's worth the phone's model number shows up as LS998 under the hardware info.
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Then there is something really messed up. There's no US998 21A with May 2018 security update. That matches US998 20B.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
Then there is something really messed up. There's no US998 21A with May 2018 security update. That matches US998 20B.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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I'm wondering if something got mislabeled in JWnSC's file then... The file I had flashed to restore LTE and sprint APN's was the sprint 21a (May security patch) linked in his main post on this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/us998-to-ls998-sprint-lte-root-t3802310
I did notice the first time around I was rooting the phone I flashed the sprint 20b image first off, then when I got a notification there was an update available someone else told me to use the 21a zip which was right below the 20b. While I was running 20b both the model and software showed LS after flashing it. Is it possible this is merely a typo somewhere within the 21a zip file?
In any case, should I avoid using the 20d files I found posted by you and westwood24 and then trying to flash the modem bin for sprint LTE over?
The entire reason I brought this up is because I've been getting notifications that theres an update available now for the system. Since I'm rooted and TWRP'd and don't want to lose either of those I figured the only way I could get it was to come back here and find the update file and flash it.
EDIT: after doing some more reading on the sprint specific update that occurred at the same time as the update OP was mentioning, it turns out this update is named LS99822a. As far as I can tell, theres no KDZ or zip files for this specific update on xda, or anywhere else for that matter. So I guess I won't be touching this 20d update or flashing this 22a one whatsoever.
Source:
https://www.androidinfotech.com/2018/08/lg-v30-sprint-usa-ls998-august-2018-ota.html
ChazzMatt said:
Then there is something really messed up. There's no US998 21A with May 2018 security update. That matches US998 20B.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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It's normal maybe a type-o somewhere or result of flashing us988kdz
@txag2011
You can flash latest us998 and then flash modem and it will be fine the only thing is that sprint visual voicemail won't work right out the bag and sprint calling plus you won't be able to upgrade prl or profile that the only difference I see but you may or may not use other sprint stuff
If you want to run Sprint's latest and you don't need root you can always update
Last week I updated to Sprint's ls99822a as you can see on my screen shots(last page) Lost root and fastboot commands but bootloader stayed unlooked and I was able to downgrade back @ChazzMatt
When I downgrade I saw lgup checking for antirollback and it was all good
That was on sprint latest software security patch August 1
ricohz said:
It's normal maybe a type-o somewhere or result of flashing us988kdz
@txag2011
You can flash latest us998 and then flash modem and it will be fine the only thing is that sprint visual voicemail won't work right out the bag and sprint calling plus you won't be able to upgrade prl or profile that the only difference I see but you may or may not use other sprint stuff
If you want to run Sprint's latest and you don't need root you can always update
Last week I updated to Sprint's ls99822a as you can see on my screen shots(last page) Lost root and fastboot commands but bootloader stayed unlooked and I was able to downgrade back @ChazzMatt
When I downgrade I saw lgup checking for antirollback and it was all good
That was on sprint latest software security patch August 1
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So aside for the sprint LTE bands and calling plus, theres zero difference between US99820d and LS99822a? If thats the case I might give that a shot. Still havent heard any confirmation if the forum post I linked to a few posts back was the correct update (it's from westwood24, titled US99820D(TWRP).zip) In addition to that I'm not sure how exactly I'd go about obtaining the modem file let alone flashing it. Is it particularly difficult?
What did you end up doing with yours once you downgraded away fro m22a? Did you end up trying to flash US20d over and patching the modem yourself or are you just staying with the 21a built JWnSC did?
txag2011 said:
So aside for the sprint LTE bands and calling plus, theres zero difference between US99820d and LS99822a? If thats the case I might give that a shot. Still havent heard any confirmation if the forum post I linked to a few posts back was the correct update (it's from westwood24, titled US99820D(TWRP).zip) In addition to that I'm not sure how exactly I'd go about obtaining the modem file let alone flashing it. Is it particularly difficult?
What did you end up doing with yours once you downgraded away fro m22a? Did you end up trying to flash US20d over and patching the modem yourself or are you just staying with the 21a built JWnSC did?
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both and more ...
currently I have 4 nandriods backups I f__k around with ( US998d,Sprint 21a, AIS and Dotos )I also like trying out all aosp roms
Which os I run depends where I'm working at if I'm out where service is bad I use sprints for the calling plus feature other then that it depends on what mood I am
(Visual voicemail dosen't matter much to me if I got a lost call I can always check voicemail manualy)
I lguped us99820a then dirty flashed us99820d
ricohz said:
both and more ...
currently I have 4 nandriods backups I f__k around with ( US998d,Sprint 21a, AIS and Dotos )I also like trying out all aosp roms
Which os I run depends where I'm working at if I'm out where service is bad I use sprints for the calling plus feature other then that it depends on what mood I am
(Visual voicemail dosen't matter much to me if I got a lost call I can always check voicemail manualy)
I lguped us99820a then dirty flashed us99820d
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Thats an impressive setup you have there. You must be pretty damn adept at this kind of thing.
So you just used LGup to put on chazzmatt's zip using the partition DL function and then... I'm sorry, still new to this, what exactly is dirty flashing? Is that flashing the 20d zip file under TWRP or also in lgup? and afterwards you flashed the sprint modem?
A little ways ago, I bought an unlocked LS998, which was converted to US998 via the Frankenstein method. I thought to try the installation of a custom ROM (A.I.S., if it helps), but after failing to get that working, I reverted to a TWRP backup I made prior to the install. Now however, the phone kicks me a warning that "The Phone is Permanently Locked and Cannot Be Unlocked", which I can't for the life of me figure out. Is there a way to restore the old functionality?
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A little ways ago, I bought an unlocked LS998, which was converted to US998 via the Frankenstein method. I thought to try the installation of a custom ROM (A.I.S., if it helps), but after failing to get that working, I reverted to a TWRP backup I made prior to the install. Now however, the phone kicks me a warning that "The Phone is Permanently Locked and Cannot Be Unlocked", which I can't for the life of me figure out. Is there a way to restore the old functionality?
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Maybe this is what you were talking about... I'm not sure.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/remove-lockscreen-recovery-t3530008
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Maybe this is what you were talking about... I'm not sure.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/remove-lockscreen-recovery-t3530008
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Thanks for the tip--I did have to use that initially to get back into my phone, but the lock I'm talking about is on using my SIM card (confirmed good by my carrier, and which works perfectly if put into another unlocked device).
Well--bit the bullet, deleted EVERYTHING and flashed the latest firmware. Problem seems to be resolved!
Alsedarna said:
Well--bit the bullet, deleted EVERYTHING and flashed the latest firmware. Problem seems to be resolved!
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Can you specified what did you do?
I'M getting in the sam situation here... no service
Mrxyzl said:
Can you specified what did you do?
I'M getting in the sam situation here... no service
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Do forgive me if my memory is a tad hazy, as I've since switched phones, but from what I recall, I wiped out every trace of everything from TWRP, flashed a stock, factory image, and in one fell swoop the device was working good as new once more.
(LG V30+ unlocked used with Metro) Everything was working fine last night, I woke up this morning and noticed my alarm never went off (I use 2 just incase so I didn't just miss it) I can't mess with my alarm, I can't change my phone settings, I can't access my gallery, I haven't downloaded anything strange, lookout says I'm clean, I noticed I got pretty close to running out of space but even after making tons of space it's still strange, I've pulled out my sim and sd, restarted the phone without them, no fix If I try to upload an attachment from my gallery it shows an empty gallery, android system says it can't take save screenshots, and I can't download apps, I'm at a total loss. I DO know that all my data is in there, just locked away.
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(LG V30+ unlocked used with Metro) Everything was working fine last night, I woke up this morning and noticed my alarm never went off (I use 2 just incase so I didn't just miss it) I can't mess with my alarm, I can't change my phone settings, I can't access my gallery, I haven't downloaded anything strange, lookout says I'm clean, I noticed I got pretty close to running out of space but even after making tons of space it's still strange, I've pulled out my sim and sd, restarted the phone without them, no fix If I try to upload an attachment from my gallery it shows an empty gallery, android system says it can't take save screenshots, and I can't download apps, I'm at a total loss. I DO know that all my data is in there, just locked away.
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You could try dirty flashing the stock ROM and removing magisk modules( run magisk in core only mode it's in settings)
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You could try dirty flashing the stock ROM and removing magisk mode( run magisk in core only mode it's in settings)
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I have no idea what that means.
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I have no idea what that means.
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Are you using a rooted v30 or is it completely unmodified?
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Are you using a rooted v30 or is it completely unmodified?
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totally unmodded
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totally unmodded
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When you say "unlocked" that means two different things -- "carrier unlocked" or "bootloader unlocked/rooted".
Carrier unlocked we don't really care about for stuff like this. What you were describing could be root app/module conflicting with another.
But you are completely stock.
Have you installed any new apps recently? I know you said nothing "strange" but strange doesn't come in the app title.
Something is corrupted about your phone or something is BLOCKING normal phone functions. If it's not an app you recently installed, then the only solution is to re-set your phone and/or reinstall your firmware.
If you were bootloader unlocked and rooted, you would have the option of restoring a recent system backup you made -- but you said you are not modded.
So...
1) You need to Master Reset your phone -- which will lose all your data. (Master Reset is sort of factory reset, but using the hardware buttons.)
With your device powered off, press and hold the Power button and Volume Down buttons simultaneously for a few seconds.
When the LG logo appears, quickly release and then re-hold the Power button while keep holding the Volume Down button.
Let go of the buttons when the onscreen menu appears.
When you see the option to Delete all user data (including LG and carrier apps) and reset all settings message prompt, press the Volume Down button to highlight Yes.
Then press the Power button to reset the device.
Wait until the reset is complete then reboot your device. If it’s able to boot up successfully, proceed with the initial setup.
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2) If that doesn't work, then you need to use Dev Patched LGUP in Refurbish mode to reinstall your stock firmware. (Are you on Oreo US998 or Pie US998?) That will also lose your data.
there has got to be a way to do this without losing all my data...the crazy part is that I can't seem to get the phone to show as a hard drive on my pc when I plug it in.
Ace452 said:
there has got to be a way to do this without losing all my data...the crazy part is that I can't seem to get the phone to show as a hard drive on my pc when I plug it in.
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As I said if you were rooted, there would be another way. You could boot into TWRP and restore a recent backup. Like going back in time.
But the two methods I just noted in my previous post are your choices, I believe. If you functionality doesn't come back after Master Reset, then the you need to reinstall stock firmware using Dev Patched LGUP in Refurbish mode.
Sure, if anyone has any other suggestions, please chime in.
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You said you have V30+, but WHICH variant V30+? US998, I assume? But I hate to assume. Are you on Oreo or Pie? If US998 Oreo, which one? 20b, 20d, 20h? Or maybe even still on Nougat 10d?
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there has got to be a way to do this without losing all my data...the crazy part is that I can't seem to get the phone to show as a hard drive on my pc when I plug it in.
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OK. If you are on older firmware, it might be possible to flash a firmware update in UPDATE mode which would save your data. This UPDATE might fix some stuff that is broken.
The more sure method is REFURBISH mode, but that definitely wipes out your data.
So, answer the questions I have been asking.
US998?
Are you on Nougat, Oreo, or Pie? If Oreo, which letter version?
The problem with getting my exact model number is I'm not sure where to look, not like I can look at my phone info in my settings. :/
I'm gonna look at my newegg order history and see if I can get those details
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as i said if you were rooted, there would be another way. You could boot into twrp and restore a recent backup. Like going back in time.
But the two methods i just noted in my previous post are your choices, i believe. If you functionality doesn't come back after master reset, then the you need to reinstall stock firmware using dev patched lgup in refurbish mode.
sure, if anyone has any other suggestions, please chime in.
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you said you have v30+, but which variant v30+? us998, i assume? But i hate to assume. Are you on oreo or pie? If us998 oreo, which one? 20b, 20d, 20h? Or maybe even still on nougat 10d?
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ok. if you are on older firmware, it might be possible to flash a firmware update in update mode which would save your data. This update might fix some stuff that is broken.
The more sure method is refurbish mode, but that definitely wipes out your data.
so, answer the questions i have been asking.
us998?
Are you on nougat, oreo, or pie? If oreo, which letter version?
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ls998 unlocked
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ls998 unlocked
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The only way to carrier unlock LS998 is to convert to carrier unlocked variant. I bet it's now US998 and probably still on 2 year old NOUGAT 10d.
Go to Settings/System/About Phone/Software Info.
You can use Update mode of Dev Patched LGUP and update to Oreo 20h, keeping your data. This will possibly fix your issue.
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As I said if you were rooted, there would be another way. You could boot into TWRP and restore a recent backup. Like going back in time.
But the two methods I just noted in my previous post are your choices, I believe. If you functionality doesn't come back after Master Reset, then the you need to reinstall stock firmware using Dev Patched LGUP in Refurbish mode.
Sure, if anyone has any other suggestions, please chime in.
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You said you have V30+, but WHICH variant V30+? US998, I assume? But I hate to assume. Are you on Oreo or Pie? If US998 Oreo, which one? 20b, 20d, 20h? Or maybe even still on Nougat 10d?
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OK. If you are on older firmware, it might be possible to flash a firmware update in UPDATE mode which would save your data. This UPDATE might fix some stuff that is broken.
The more sure method is REFURBISH mode, but that definitely wipes out your data.
So, answer the questions I have been asking.
US998?
Are you on Nougat, Oreo, or Pie? If Oreo, which letter version?
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The only way to carrier unlock LS998 is to convert to carrier unlocked variant. I bet it's now US998 and probably still on 2 year old NOUGAT 10d.
Go to Settings/About Phone.
You can use Update mode of Dev Patched LGUP and update to Oreo 20h, keeping you data. This will possibly fix your issue.
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I can't use settings
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I can't use settings
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OK then we'll have to assume what I'm sure is the situation.
I'm at work right now, but tonight I can post more Instructions.
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OK then we'll have to assume what I'm sure is the situation.
I'm at work right now, but tonight I can post more Instructions.
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Ok, I appreciate it
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I can't use settings
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See screenshot for what you should be seeing.
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OK then we'll have to assume what I'm sure is the situation.
I'm at work right now, but tonight I can post more Instructions.
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There has GOT to be a way to see all that with some sort of PC tool
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There has GOT to be a way to see all that with some sort of PC tool
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Dev Patched LGUP should tell you what firmware you're currently on. Program us installed on PC. You put phone into Download mode, attach to PC, before opening the program.
I can tell you more tonight.
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Dev Patched LGUP should tell you that. Installed on PC. You put phone into Download mode before opening the program.
I can tell you more tonight.
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How do I get into DL mode, and don't worry, answer whenever, I appreciate it
@ChazzMatt: You deserve even more credit for your helpfulness than you're already getting around here.
@Ace452: You could try LG Bridge on a PC and see if it can back up your phone. It may not if the system is completely messed up, but it's worth a shot. If it works, it can save the contents of Internal Storage to the PC so you have your photos etc. Saving App data is more doubtful given the situation, but still worth a try.
I apologize for wagging a finger, but I would point out that this is why regular backups are a good habit with any computer. Once a failure hits (which it always does, sooner or later) it's usually too late to save the date. In your case, there is a good chance that Google will have backed up some data, which can be restored after factory reset or on another phone.
Good luck to you. You have the best help you could possibly want!
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How do I get into DL mode, and don't worry, answer whenever, I appreciate it
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ENTER DOWNLOAD MODE
1) Power off
2) Hold VolUp
3) Insert USB cable
4) Wait for Firmware Update screen
5) NOW start LGUP
EXIT DOWNLOAD MODE
1) Hold VolDown & Power for few seconds
2) Phone should reboot
The OTA Pie update keeps breaking my phone (stuck on Verizon loading screen). The first time, I believe I downloaded VS99620k_02_0510_ARB00.kdz and used LGUP Dual Mode to replace the OS since nothing else worked, not even resets. (I also tried stock Pie and had the same issue as the OTA upgrade.) I kept skipping the update every day until last month, I guess it was accepted accidentally because next thing I knew, I was stuck on the Verizon loading screen again. Haven't wanted to deal with it and have been using my tablet for calls and texts. But I do need a working phone.
This time, I decided to go ahead and follow https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76584629&postcount=193. I used the Frankenstein instructions to go from VS996 to US998 20a and am now running Oreo and unlocked bootloader, etc. What is the next step? I believe I need to go back to VS because I have Verizon. The current Oreo doesn't function properly (can't make calls, glitches, random reboots). Which Oreo ROM should I download? Or can I use the KDZ I already have? I've found many ROMs and info but I don't want to just guess.
edit: the zip link here doesn't work https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/rom-fw-lg-v30-joan-verizon-vs996-21f-t3865671. john-fawkes.com doesn't load. I guess I'll just do the previous version on AFH?
Also, what can I do to prevent this happening in the future? Verizon update reminded me every day about updating with an annoying popup and I always said to remind me the next day, but I don't want it to get accepted accidentally again. I wish it had an option to say no! Maybe there's something now that I'm rooted?
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This time, I decided to go ahead and follow https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76584629&postcount=193. I used the Frankenstein instructions to go from VS996 to US998 20a and am now running Oreo and unlocked bootloader, etc.
What is the next step? I believe I need to go back to VS because I have Verizon. The current Oreo doesn't function properly (can't make calls, glitches, random reboots). Which Oreo ROM should I download? Or can I use the KDZ I already have? I've found many ROMs and info but I don't want to just guess.
edit: the zip link here doesn't work https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/rom-fw-lg-v30-joan-verizon-vs996-21f-t3865671. john-fawkes.com doesn't load. I guess I'll just do the previous version on AFH?
Also, what can I do to prevent this happening in the future? Verizon update reminded me every day about updating with an annoying popup and I always said to remind me the next day, but I don't want it to get accepted accidentally again. I wish it had an option to say no! Maybe there's something now that I'm rooted?
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Your next step is Section 9 of the WTF Instructions. You got through Section 6 but didn't finish. Section 9 is about updating firmware.
You would choose the Verizon Pie TWRP flashable zip (i.e. stock ROM which can be installed with TWRP). You would re-flash Magisk and can even update to newer version of Magisk. Once on that, you won't get any update reminders.
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Your next step is Section 9 of the WTF Instructions. You got through Section 6 but didn't finish. Section 9 is about updating firmware.
You would choose the Verizon Pie TWRP flashable zip (i.e. stock ROM which can be installed with TWRP). You would re-flash Magisk and can even update to newer version of Magisk. Once on that, you won't get any update reminders.
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I tried that. As I said in my post, the problem is that the linked zip doesn't work, so I didn't know what to do. I ended up going with a previous version (J instead of K) and got calling, etc. back but still had problems with it randomly restarting. I plugged it into the wall charger to charge and woke up to it not turning on at all, even connected to the computer. It's totally dead. Now what? The cord works with my tablet so it's not the cord.
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I tried that. As I said in my post, the problem is that the linked zip doesn't work, so I didn't know what to do. I ended up going with a previous version (J instead of K) and got calling, etc. back but still had problems with it randomly restarting. I plugged it into the wall charger to charge and woke up to it not turning on at all, even connected to the computer. It's totally dead. Now what? The cord works with my tablet so it's not the cord.
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Hmmmm..
The link is wrong. For some reason goes to Oreo 20k. Sorry. Should go to Pie. I'll have to fix it tonight when I get home from work.
Go to Verizon Pie TWRP flashable zip and install that. I know you find it. It's in the Developers section, both in my KDZ thread and standalone John Fawkes thread. Google if you have to.
I have separate threads for VS996 Oreo and Pie KDZ, and they also include TWRP flashable zips.
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Hmmmm..
The link is wrong. For some reason goes to Oreo 20k. Sorry. Should go to Pie. I'll have to fix it tonight when I get home from work.
Go to Verizon Pie TWRP flashable zip and install that. I know you find it. It's in the Developers section, both in my KDZ thread and standalone John Fawkes thread. Google if you have to.
I have separate threads for VS996 Oreo and Pie KDZ, and they also include TWRP flashable zips.
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Thanks, but since my phone no longer turns on, shows charging, or connects to the computer, I'm not sure what to do. I can't boot into recovery or anything. I'm guessing it's bricked? Wish I knew what had happened overnight to mess it up.
I did Google it and search the forums. For example, here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/vs996-lg-v30-verizon-vs996-t3865398 the flashable zip goes to john-fawkes.com, which "can't be reached" (doesn't load). Same with here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/rom-fw-lg-v30-joan-verizon-vs996-21f-t3865671.
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I did Google it and search the forums. For example, here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/vs996-lg-v30-verizon-vs996-t3865398 the flashable zip goes to john-fawkes.com, which "can't be reached" (doesn't load). Same with here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/rom-fw-lg-v30-joan-verizon-vs996-21f-t3865671.
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Both of those are latter Oreo. I don't know why they didn't work for you.
Here are the VS996 Pie (30c) TWRP flashable zips, found using simple forum search:
* LG V30 VS996-30c ROM (John Fawkes)
* [VS996][STOCK][PIE]LG V30 VS99630c_00_0904_ARB00.KDZ
See post #2 of that thread. Has both LG KDZ and John Fawkes TWRP-flashable zip with instructions on how to install, as well as compatible Dev Patched LGUP for Pie, if you need to install KDZ instead of TWRP flashable zip.
* [ROM][VS996] Verizon LG V30 Pie 30c Debloated Rom
Debloated version of 30c by another dev. But you must FIRST be on full 30c (either JohnFawkes TWRP flashable zip or full KDZ) before flashing this via TWRP to then remove stuff.
None of the John Fawkes links worked on my laptop... But one seemed to have worked on my tablet just now....not sure what that's about.
Pie does not work on my phone and is what screws it up, so I do not want it.
Most importantly, as I said before, my phone no longer turns on, charges, or connects to the computer so I cannot upgrade/update Oreo. The links are a moot issue now.
I do not know what happened as it was working and charging when I went to sleep. I just noticed that I think I used my tablet's charger, so maybe the battery was shot during the night?