Hi, there. I found that there are few numbers of US998 versions like US998 20a, 20e, 20D, 10c, 10d and maybe more.
So, what are those 3 digit numbers behind the "US998"? Will I be able to install 20a ROM on 10c device or vice versa?
As for my mine is US998 10c.
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Hi, there. I found that there are few numbers of US998 versions like US998 20a, 20e, 20D, 10c, 10d and maybe more.
So, what are those 3 digit numbers behind the "US998"? Will I be able to install 20a ROM on 10c device or vice versa?
As for my mine is US998 10c.
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US998 is the device model
10c, 20a and so on are software versions.
20(letter) or 21(letter) and so on are Oreo (second major android version), 10(letter) is nougat (android version it was released with)
if software version letter hits "z" and there are more, the 0 will turn into a 1, and it starts at "a" again... and so forth
Pie for the V30 will be (v)30(letter). (v meaning something like version)
SGCMarkus said:
US998 is the device model
10c, 20a and so on are software versions.
20(letter) or 21(letter) and so on are Oreo (second major android version), 10(letter) is nougat (android version it was released with)
if software version letter hits "z" and there are more, the 0 will turn into a 1, and it starts at "a" again... and so forth
Pie for the V30 will be (v)30(letter). (v meaning something like version)
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Ah, thank you very much for the detailed answer. Now I understand.
TheSilent3327 said:
Hi, there. I found that there are few numbers of US998 versions like US998 20a, 20e, 20D, 10c, 10d and maybe more.
So, what are those 3 digit numbers behind the "US998"? Will I be able to install 20a ROM on 10c device or vice versa?
As for my mine is US998 10c.
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@SGCMarkus has answered your question about Nougat and Oreo, but to answer your question completely there's three US998 versions.
* 64GB US998 V30
* 128GB US998 V30+ (US998U)
* 128GB/6GB RAM US998 V30S (aka US998R).
We often just skip the official model number and call it US998 V30, US998 V30+ or US998 V30S.
You have USS998 with Nougat 10C. If you wish to unlock bootloader and root using the WTF method, you need to upgrade to Oreo 20A or 20B to gain the exploit to easily unlock the bootloader, so you can install TWRP and root. AFTER that, then you can update to newest firmware like Oreo and still have unlocked bootloader.
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@SGCMarkus has answered your question about Nougat and Oreo, but to answer your question completely there's three US998 versions. 64GB US998 V30, 128GB US998 V30+ (US998U) and 128GB/6GB RAM US998 V30S (aka US998R). We often just skip the official model number and call it US998 V30, US998 V30+ or US998 V30S.
You have USS998 with Nougat 10C. If you wish to unlock bootloader and root using the WTF method, you need to upgrade to Oreo 20A or 20B to gain the exploit to easily unlock the bootloader, so you can install TWRP and root. AFTER that, then you can update to newest firmware like Oreo and still have unlocked bootloader.
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Thank you very much. But in order to upgrade to 20A/20B I need to have TWRP installed which is I need to UBL first, right? Because there is no more update available for my device.
TheSilent3327 said:
Thank you very much. But in order to upgrade to 20A/20B I need to have TWRP installed which is I need to UBL first, right? Because there is no more update available for my device.
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There ARE updates for your phone, you are just not seeing them for some reason. You can manually install the updates, using LGUP. I have them posted in the US998 KDZ thread. Just don't update too far initially before unlocking the bootloader or then you have to downgrade back to 20A/20B.
TWRP comes later after you unlock bootloader.
To update from Nougat to Oreo in US998 is extremely easy, just use "Upgrade" option in LGUP. All the US998 Oreo KDZ are listed here:
[US998][STOCK][OREO]LG V30 US998 US99820e_02_0910.kdz
I have a dev patched LGUP attached to that thread. Dev patched LGUP is more powerful, has more functions than the regular LGUP. You may not need all that functionality right now (you just need simple upgrade) but you might need it in the future.
This is the WTF bootloader unlock thread. Once on Oreo 20A/20B on US998 you don't have to "convert" to anything else so the hard work is already done.
Most of those instructions are to get people all to the same place: fastboot flash commands (which the US998 already has) and Oreo bootloader exploit (which US998 20A/20B has)
ChazzMatt said:
There ARE updates for your phone, you are just not seeing them for some reason. You can manually install the updates, using LGUP. I have them posted in the US998 KDZ thread. Just don't update too far initially before unlocking the bootloader or then you have to downgrade back to 20A/20B.
TWRP comes later after you unlock bootloader.
To update from Nougat to Oreo in US998 is extremely easy, just use "Upgrade" option in LGUP. All the US998 Oreo KDZ are listed here:
[US998][STOCK][OREO]LG V30 US998 US99820e_02_0910.kdz
This is the WTF bootloader unlock thread. Once on Oreo 20A/20B on US998 you don't have to "convert" to anything else so the hard work is already done.
Most of those instructions are to get people all to the same place: fastboot flash commands (which the US998 already has) and Oreo bootloader exploit (which US998 20A/20B has)
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Oh it is so simple actually. Well, I just got my V30 like 3 days ago. And I haven't explore the XDA threads that deep. So, thank you again for your help.
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hello, I have the LG V30+ US99810d and was wondering if it has Oreo available for it since when I got mines it has 7.1.2 and from what I've its last update was just a security update back in April. am i going to have to go through some hoops here or something?
AngryUserLG said:
hello, I have the LG V30+ US99810d and was wondering if it has Oreo available for it since when I got mines it has 7.1.2 and from what I've its last update was just a security update back in April. am i going to have to go through some hoops here or something?
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No, you can have latest US998 20D Oreo in like 10 minutes with simple upgrade, keeping all your data. Try looking down in the development section for US998 Oreo KDZ.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337
In fact, WTF bootloader unlock and root depends on the Oreo bootloader unlock exploit. If you care about bootloader unlock and root, update to like 20B first, unlock the bootloader, then update to 20D.
There's been three US998 Oreo KDZ updates since beginning of the year.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
No, you can have latest US998 20D Oreo in like 10 minutes with simple upgrade, keeping all your data. Try looking down in the development section for US998 Oreo KDZ.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337
In fact, WTF bootloader unlock and root depends on the Oreo bootloader unlock exploit. If you care about bootloader unlock and root, update to like 20B first, unlock the bootloader, then update to 20D.
There's been three US998 Oreo KDZ updates since beginning of the year.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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alright then thanks
To update this thread, the last US998 Oreo is 20h -- which is at the top of that KDZ thread shown below. For people who are still stuck on US998 7.1.2 Nougat, don't care about bootloader unlock and root, then best thing is just to update to last US998 Oreo 20h. This works for ANY US998 V30 -- whether 64GB V30, 128GB V30+, 128GB V30S (yes, I know V30S came with early Oreo 20a -- just making a point it's for ALL US998 who may want to update.)
[US998][STOCK][OREO]LG V30 US998 US99820h_00_0318.KDZ
I'm posting this because someone is asking me about updating from US998 7.1.2 Nougat 10c.
READ ALL of post #1 of that linked thread. Especially the bottom part about Dev Patched LGUP. Read in a web browser, not an app! Apps truncate sections.
* Download the US998 Oreo 20h KDZ.
* Install the Dev Patched LGUP.
* Flash 20h KDZ in UPDATE mode. Done.
In Update mode, you won't lose any data.
If you have problems there are Trouble Shooting tips in that same post where the instructions are located.
Yes, there is a US998 30b Pie, but it's technically for U.S. Cellular, not Open Market US998 and is wonky. Many people get stuck on logo bootlooping when trying to update and there are issues. Many end up having to install Oreo 20h anyway, but then their camera and flashlight may not work right (without doing a lot of other stuff). So, for people with US998 who are not running LOS-17 custom ROMs there's no need to update to US998 Pie.
US998 Oreo 20h is rock solid stable.
Hello, i from to Argentina and I recently bought an unlocked v30+ on eBay. In the software settings it says that it's us998u and on the sticker on the back of the phone it says ls998. It is unlocked and working on cricket wireless. The only issue is that it came with Android 7.1.2 and it says it is currently running the latest version and that there are no updates available. I was fairly sure that all models of the v30 had 8.0.
You purchased someone Sprint LS998 that was bootloader unlocked, rooted, and had open market software installed instead of the Sprint software.
For all intents and purposes, it's a US998. hardware is identical. It's just 1's and 0's that's different.
It is updatable. You can find an up-to-date KDZ to flash, along with flashing software and instructions so ewhere in the forums.
elijah420 said:
You purchased someone Sprint LS998 that was bootloader unlocked, rooted, and had open market software installed instead of the Sprint software.
For all intents and purposes, it's a US998. hardware is identical. It's just 1's and 0's that's different.
It is updatable. You can find an up-to-date KDZ to flash, along with flashing software and instructions so ewhere in the forums.
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Thanks for answering. What do you mean by the 0's and 1's? Is there any chance that I'll block if I update it or something, and stop working to Argentina?
Many people say that when his update to oreo, the phone block
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/sprint-ls998-lg-v30-gsm-unlock-t3758801/page1
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You purchased someone Sprint LS998 that was bootloader unlocked, rooted, and had open market software installed instead of the Sprint software.
For all intents and purposes, it's a US998. hardware is identical. It's just 1's and 0's that's different.
It is updatable. You can find an up-to-date KDZ to flash, along with flashing software and instructions so ewhere in the forums.
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May never have been bootloader unlocked and rooted. Seller just Frankenstein converted to Nougat and left there. They didn't even finish flashing Oreo. They're probably able sell it for more money with carrier unlocked US998 (works with every carrier) than locked down Sprint LS998 which is is SIM card locked to Sprint.
I think my brother-in-law bought one like that. His old HTC phone got dunked in water and he needed phone fast. He's on AT&T and I told him to buy "mint" US998 off eBay, because I don't have time right now to mess with it (to convert LS998 to US998). I'm pretty sure it was previously LS998 because it's the SAME seller I bought my two LS998 from. That's fine, seller did the work for me or most of it. It's probably on Nougat too, but my brother in law doesn't care. I'll take a look at it when I get a chance.
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Pisckuy said:
Thanks for answering. What do you mean by the 0's and 1's? Is there any chance that I'll block if I update it or something, and stop working to Argentina?
Many people say that when his update to oreo, the phone block
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/sprint-ls998-lg-v30-gsm-unlock-t3758801/page1
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No, it won't stop working. Just flash to Oreo with dev patched LGUP. If you don't care about bootloader unlock and root, flash to the very latest in my US998 KDZ thread. If you do care, then first flash older Oreo, unlock the village bootloader, then flash to most recent.
elijah420 said:
You purchased someone Sprint LS998 that was bootloader unlocked, rooted, and had open market software installed instead of the Sprint software.
For all intents and purposes, it's a US998. hardware is identical. It's just 1's and 0's that's different.
It is updatable. You can find an up-to-date KDZ to flash, along with flashing software and instructions so ewhere in the forums.
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ChazzMatt said:
May never have been bootloader unlocked and rooted. Just Frankenstein converted to Nougat and left there. They didn't even finish flashing Oreo. They're able sell it for more money with carrier unlocked US998 (works with every carrier) than locked down Sprint LS998 which is is SIM card locked to Sprint.
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I, thx for your awnser. I have a question, i can update to oreo or this can block yo use in argentina? I talk with sprint and they tell me that the phone is unlock yo use in other carriers.
elijah420 said:
You purchased someone Sprint LS998 that was bootloader unlocked, rooted, and had open market software installed instead of the Sprint software.
For all intents and purposes, it's a US998. hardware is identical. It's just 1's and 0's that's different.
It is updatable. You can find an up-to-date KDZ to flash, along with flashing software and instructions so ewhere in the forums.
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ChazzMatt said:
May never have been bootloader unlocked and rooted. Just Frankenstein converted to Nougat and left there. They didn't even finish flashing Oreo. They're able sell it for more money with carrier unlocked US998 (works with every carrier) than locked down Sprint LS998 which is is SIM card locked to Sprint.
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No, it won't stop working. Just flash to Oreo with dev patched LGUP. If you don't care about bootloader unlock and root, flash to the very latest in my US998 KDZ thread. If you do care, then first flash older Oreo, unlock the village bootloader, then flash to most recent.
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If i dont care about bootloader unlock i need flash us99820d direct?
Pisckuy said:
If i dont care about bootloader unlock i need flash us99820d direct?
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Then this is what you want:
[US998][STOCK][OREO]LG V30 US998 US99820d_01_0710.kdz
Install the most recent KDZ you find in post #1, which right now is 20D. If someone finds this thread a couple of months from now, may be higher letters/numbers.
Download the KDZ and also download/install the dev patched LGUP you find attached to post #1. You want "upgrade" option. That will keep your data and you don't need anything other choices. The phone has already been converted to US998 and even Master Reset (apparently). They just didn't finish my instructions in the Frankenstein thread.
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This is dev patched LGUP. You want "Upgrade" just like this shows. This shows upgrading from Nougat 10D to 20A, but you would choose 20D (or whatever is current, if you don't care about bootloader unlock.)
They converted from LS998 to US998 Nougat and put it on ebay as US998. (Which it is now.) I bought two LS998 off eBay and quickly converted them to carrier unlocked US998. But selling US998 probably gets more demand as that will work with any carrier.
ChazzMatt said:
Then this is what you want:
[US998][STOCK][OREO]LG V30 US998 US99820d_01_0710.kdz
Install the most recent KDZ you find in post #1, which right now is 20D. If someone finds this thread a couple of months from now, may be higher letters/numbers.
Download the KDZ and also download/install the dev patched LGUP you find attached to post #1. You want "upgrade" option. That will keep your data and you don't need anything other choices. The phone has already been converted to US998 and even Master Reset (apparently). They just didn't finish my instructions in the Frankenstein thread.
They converted from LS998 to US998 Nougat and put it on ebay as US998. (Which it is now.) I bought two LS998 off eBay and quickly converted them to carrier unlocked US998. But selling US998 probably gets more demand as that will work with any carrier.
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Thanx Man!! Big hug!!
hey
https://imgur.com/a/QbKDp67
as you can see my phone is a 931 so it means it comes with preinstalled apps and ll not receive updates because im not using that operator , you can see its stuck in september , can anyone guide me to a tutorial that shows how to convert my phone to global rom free from unwanted apps like us998 , and if im gonna get all the updates to january or feb and prepare for pie update .
thanks
Mayersdz said:
hey
https://imgur.com/a/QbKDp67
as you can see my phone is a 931 so it means it comes with preinstalled apps and ll not receive updates because im not using that operator , you can see its stuck in september ,
can anyone guide me to a tutorial that shows how to convert my phone to global rom free from unwanted apps like us998 , and if im gonna get all the updates to january or feb and prepare for pie update .
thanks
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Luckily someone wrote a guide just for that...
FRANKENSTEIN - CONVERTING ANY NORTH AMERICA V30/V30+ (except T-mobile H932) TO US998 OREO
ChazzMatt said:
Luckily someone wrote a guide just for that...
FRANKENSTEIN - CONVERTING ANY NORTH AMERICA V30/V30+ (except T-mobile H932) TO US998 OREO
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thank you
but do the updates come auto or do i need to download and install them manually ?
Mayersdz said:
thank you
but do the updates come auto or do i need to download and install them manually ?
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(I don't speak for ChazzMatt but think I can help you a bit)
Once any device has been modified (boot loader unlocked / rooted / twrp) you will no longer receive (or at least be able to install - it may come over the air - but it won't update) OTA updates.
So yes, you would have to install them manually. Keep in mind though, because the V30 is modifiable, quite a few ROM's and other development is going on. So there will be help to do updating and even some debloated roms available.
Cheers
AsItLies said:
(I don't speak for ChazzMatt but think I can help you a bit)
Once any device has been modified (boot loader unlocked / rooted / twrp) you will no longer receive (or at least be able to install - it may come over the air - but it won't update) OTA updates.
So yes, you would have to install them manually. Keep in mind though, because the V30 is modifiable, quite a few ROM's and other development is going on. So there will be help to do updating and even some debloated roms available.
Cheers
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His isn't bootloader unlocked, I don't think... It's just he has AT&T H931 which doesn't receive updates unless you're on AT&T network. AT&T also doesn't release KDZ, they only do OTA with an AT&T SIM card.
Best thing to do is convert to US988 and then update at will.
ChazzMatt said:
Best thing to do is convert to US988 and then update at will.
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I think he meant *after* he converted would the updates be automatic...
Hey, sometimes it's hard to tell
AsItLies said:
I think he meant *after* he converted would the updates be automatic...
Hey, sometimes it's hard to tell
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No, he probably won't get US998 OTA. But right now on H931 firmware, there's no updates at all -- if he's not an AT&T customer.
Personally, I prefer full image KDZ vs partial image OTA update.
With US998, takes 5 minutes every couple of months to manually install update via LGUP in Upgrade mode. (Updates are released about every two months.). That would be for people who are NOT bootloader unlocked, have TWRP custom recovery.
For people who have TWRP custom recovery, then just Install the most recent US998 TWRP FLASHABLE zip ROM.
Whether KDZ or TWRP flashable zip...
* US998 updates are readily available,
* US998 firmware is debloated.
* US998 firmware has fastboot flash commands.
* US998 firmware is guaranteed carrier unlocked.
I'm not entirely familiar with the US carrier setups but shouldn't an update be available on Bridge at least? Or your carrier locks disables that?
I don't recall seeing this problem on the G5 while we were waiting for oreo. Seems like every other major variant was bridge upgrade capable save for a few models that didn't get the oreo update.
neocyke said:
I'm not entirely familiar with the US carrier setups but shouldn't an update be available on Bridge at least? Or your carrier locks disables that?
I don't recall seeing this problem on the G5 while we were waiting for oreo. Seems like every other major variant was bridge upgrade capable save for a few models that didn't get the oreo update.
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AT&T H931 and Sprint LS998 will not show updates via LG BRIDGE. They ONLY do OTA while connected to that carrier's SIM card.
So when you buy a "carrier unlocked" H931 -- which people only want because they are not an AT&T customer -- that precludes them from ever getting updates while on H931 firmware, which they don't need anyway because it's AT&T bloated firmware.
Instead you convert to debloated carrier unlocked US998 firmware to free your phone. Get easy updates via LGUP, get fastboot flash commands.
ChazzMatt said:
AT&T H931 and Sprint LS998 will not show updates via LG BRIDGE. They ONLY do OTA while connected to that carrier's SIM card.
So when you buy a "carrier unlocked" H931 because you're not an AT&T customer, that precludes you from ever getting updates while on H931 firmware -- which you don't need anyway because it's AT&T bloated firmware.
Instead you convert to debloated carrier unlocked US998 to free your phone. Get easy updates via LGUP, get fastboot flash commands.
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im already in oreo september security
im going to do... "FRANKENSTEIN - CONVERTING ANY NORTH AMERICA V30/V30+ (except T-mobile H932) TO US998 OREO" ....
do i need to install nougat then upgrade ? why not just install oreo us988 ?
Mayersdz said:
im already in oreo september 2018 security
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And that's where you will stay forever unless you convert to another variant that has publicly released KDZ -- or unless you become an AT&T customer.
US998 is on March 2019 Oreo security patch.
Mayersdz said:
im going to do... "FRANKENSTEIN - CONVERTING ANY NORTH AMERICA V30/V30+ (except T-mobile H932) TO US998 OREO" ....
do i need to install nougat then upgrade ? why not just install oreo us988 ?
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OK, try that. Tell me how it works for you. Then read the instructions and do it right.
If you read that entire post, I tried going straight to Oreo. I detail it all in the "long" version lower down in that post. With Oreo, LG put in a block to try to prevent our North American Frankenstein variant conversions, but they can't prevent us from downgrading to US998 Nougat THEN upgrading back to US998 Oreo.
To my knowledge, there's only one North American variant which can still go straight from their Oreo to US998 Oreo -- and I don't mention it in the Frankenstein instructions, because then everyone will try it and mess up their phones and waste time hoping theirs is also an exception.
ChazzMatt said:
And that's where you will stay forever unless you convert to another variant that has publicly released KDZ -- or unless you become an AT&T customer.
US998 is on March 2019 Oreo security patch.
OK, try that. Tell me how it works for you. Then read the instructions and do it right.
If you read that entire post, I tried going straight to Oreo. I detail it all in the "long" version lower down in that post. With Oreo, LG put in a block to try to prevent our North American Frankenstein variant conversions, but they can't prevent us from downgrading to US998 Nougat THEN upgrading back to US998 Oreo.
To my knowledge, there's only one North American variant which can still go straight from their Oreo to US998 Oreo -- and I don't mention it in the Frankenstein instructions, because then everyone will try it and mess up their phones and waste time hoping theirs is also an exception.
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one last question before i start
2) THEN open patched LGUP and flash NOUGAT US998 to DL PARTITION
what is dl partition ?
Mayersdz said:
one last question before i start
2) THEN open patched LGUP and flash NOUGAT US998 to DL PARTITION
what is dl partition ?
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Look at the attached screenshots in the directions...
Partition DL, DL Partition, same thing.
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Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Look at the attached screenshots in the directions...
Partition DL, DL Partition, same thing.
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Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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something is wrong here v30 got snap 835 but my score was 164k its a big diff compared to 200k my old nokia 8 and the game lags like a midrange cpu
Mayersdz said:
something is wrong here v30 got snap 835 but my score was 164k its a big diff compared to 200k my old nokia 8 and the game lags like a midrange cpu
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Back to the thread topic... You successfully converted H931 to US998 20H?
I'm not a big fan of benchmark tests. But here's what I got (on US998 20G).
Your old Nokia 8 has 6" 1440p OLED, Quad DAC, Qi wireless charging, IP68, stereo FM radio? DTS 3D surround sound (with root)?
Didn't think so. I could probably list more stuff...
https://m.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8712&idPhone2=8522
My phone isn't slow, doesn't lag with the stuff I do, and I'm more a fan of premium features than benchmark tests which can be rigged.
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Back to the thread topic... You successfully converted H931 to US998 20H?
I'm not a big fan of benchmark tests. But here's what I got (on US998 20G).
Your old Nokia 8 has 6" 1440p OLED, Quad DAC, Qi wireless charging, IP68, stereo FM radio? DTS 3D surround sound (with root)? I could probably list more stuff...
Didn't think so.
My phone isn't slow, doesn't lag with the stuff I do, and I'm more a fan of premium features than benchmark tests which can be rigged.
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Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Yes now my phone is free from unwanted apps and my hotspot now is working .
Mayersdz said:
something is wrong here v30 got snap 835 but my score was 164k its a big diff compared to 200k my old nokia 8 and the game lags like a midrange cpu
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Drop to res to FHD in settings before you game or start your game and use game settings (the one in the phone, not the game) to adjust for the performance level you want. Hasn't failed so far even with PUBG ( installed for testing purposes )
neocyke said:
Drop to res to FHD in settings before you game or start your game and use game settings (the one in the phone, not the game) to adjust for the performance level you want. Hasn't failed so far even with PUBG ( installed for testing purposes )
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game tool doesnt show in pubg near nav bar but it does show in stupid games like bowling . tried both oreo and nougat same , app scale too pubg isnt showing in the list
Mayersdz said:
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game tool doesnt show in pubg near nav bar but it does show in stupid games like bowling . tried both oreo and nougat same , app scale too pubg isnt showing in the list
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Something to do with yer phone then. Mine has it. Just reinstalled it to be sure..
Btw, app scaling only shows apps that can't support the native 18:9. Most apps using updated to the new APIs already do.
Just realized screencaps don't grab the nav bar. Here's game tools in PUBG...
I've got it to show in all games I tried installing.
hello my friend bring me LG-US998. I cant use it in EUROPE sim cards. Can i flash V30 H930 europe version software ? i have ADB. and twrp.
kaszlak said:
hello my friend bring me LG-US998. I cant use it in EUROPE sim cards. Can i flash V30 H930 europe version software ? i have ADB. and twrp.
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Other people use Europe SIM cards just fine on US998. It's carrier unlocked.
Do you mean your SIM card doesn't work or you don't have the LTE bands you need? If so, what LTE bands do you want? Flashing Canada H933 firmware will give you LTE band 8, but that's about the only additional one you can add I can think of that may be used in Europe.
I have logo AT&T Mobility logo on back of phone - its possible i have simlock ? can I chceck it ? Whre is list what models rom i can flash (all except T-mobiles?) . I have android nugat.
kaszlak said:
I have logo AT&T Mobility logo on back of phone - its possible i have simlock ? can I chceck it ? Whre is list what models rom i can flash (all except T-mobiles?) . I have android nugat.
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Looks like this device is lost or stolen so we can't unlock it. If you think this is a mistake call 800.331.0500 or 611 from your mobile phone for help. - I got anserw why he give me it for free
kaszlak said:
I have logo AT&T Mobility logo on back of phone - its possible i have simlock ? can I chceck it ? Whre is list what models rom i can flash (all except T-mobiles?) . I have android nugat.
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Is it actually US998 Nougat or AT&T H931 Nougat? Yes, you could have AT&T H931 flashed (Frankenstein) to US998 firmware -- which would carrier unlock it. However, if it's still on H931 firmware (and you mistakenly think it's US998), then it's still carrier locked to AT&T.
Can you tell us what your software version says?
Go to Settings/System/About Phone/Software Info.
Towards bottom of that last page, category called "Software version".
See screenshot on this page for an example of what we're asking about.
1) If it's NOT on US998 firmware, that may be why SIM card won't work. It's still carrier locked to AT&T. We can fix that. See post #1 of this thread
2) If the phone is already on US998 firmware, then your other theory may be valid.
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Is it actually US998 Nougat or AT&T H931 Nougat? Yes, you could have AT&T H931 flashed (Frankenstein) to US998 firmware -- which would carrier unlock it. However, if it's still on H931 firmware (and you mistakenly think it's US998), then it's still carrier locked to AT&T.
Can you tell us what your software version says?
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I try use adb fastboot and boot TWRP one of your posts, and i have message its not possible to boot it. Than i try to instal LGUP than drivers and download US99820h_00_0318.kdz but not flash.
i try back to ADB and now its still waiting for device.
kaszlak said:
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I try use adb fastboot and boot TWRP one of your posts, and i have message its not possible to boot it. Than i try to instal LGUP than drivers and download US99820h_00_0318.kdz but not flash.
i try back to ADB and now its still waiting for device.
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Hmmm.... so you ARE on US998 firmware.
You can still try to update to US998 20h (Oreo), but US998 10d (Nougat) -- IF Frankensteined correctly should have SIM card unlocked it. Therefore the report is might be stolen or lost may be correct. Seems to be on some sort of blacklist.
Still wouldn't hurt to update to US998 20h to see if something changes.
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Still wouldn't hurt to update to US998 20h to see if something changes.
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alredy update to US99820h_00_0318.kdz 1UC - doesnt works. What is difrence: UCL , UCK , BKL, 1UC ? I go try UCL - But i think its only server of download ?
upgraded 1UC NOK
Refubrished UCL NOK
Try to unlock one more time but this time after entering IMEI :
its H931 - its normal ?
kaszlak said:
Try to unlock one more time but this time after entering IMEI :
its H931 - its normal ?
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Not sure if that's what they ask, but if that's your IMEI I would edit the last post to remove the picture. You don't want your IMEI out on the internet.
Flashing US998 firmware always carrier unlocks AT&T H931 and Sprint LS998 V30 phones.
That's why your problem seems to be something else. I know in the U.S. the carriers have a blacklist for lost/stolen phones, but I wasn't aware that Europe either had a similar blacklist or that European carriers honored the U.S. blacklist (if the phone is on U.S. blacklist).
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alredy update to US99820h_00_0318.kdz 1UC - doesnt works. What is difrence: UCL , UCK , BKL, 1UC ? I go try UCL - But i think its only server of download ?
upgraded 1UC NOK
Refubrished UCL NOK
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UCL is OK.
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Not sure if that's what they ask, but if that's your IMEI I would edit the last post to remove the picture. You don't want your IMEI out on the internet.
Flashing US998 firmware always carrier unlocks AT&T H931 and Sprint LS998 V30 phones.
That's why your problem seems to be something else. I know in the U.S. the carriers have a blacklist for lost/stolen phones, but I wasn't aware that Europe either had a similar blacklist or that European carriers honored the U.S. blacklist (if the phone is on U.S. blacklist).
UCL is OK.
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UCL - gsm network don't works.
I ask friend how he get this phone he told me "buy from truck driver, he have a lot of them and are new one's "
I think: maybe he stolen from the truck in transport ?
anyway
should I will give the phone back to electro-scrap?
HI,
I have searched the forums but can't find any mention of Taiwan firmware questions relating to the LG V30DS.
I purchased an LG v30ds from Amazon Australia in May 2018. Turns out it comes with the Taiwan firmware. I'm currently sitting on Security Patch Level 1 September 2019 - Android Version 9, software version V30c-TWN-XX.
My questions are:
is there a more recent security update that LG hasn't released for this version of the phone?
Would it be relatively simple to flash to a more recent firmware (preferably Australian but wouldn't rule out other versions completely)?
I realise this still won't give me OTA updates if there even are updates released from LG. I know other people who frequently get security updates on their android phones and I haven't had one in well over 6 months.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Sian (sharn)
sdoherty82 said:
HI,
I have searched the forums but can't find any mention of Taiwan firmware questions relating to the LG V30DS.
I purchased an LG v30ds from Amazon Australia in May 2018. Turns out it comes with the Taiwan firmware. I'm currently sitting on Security Patch Level 1 September 2019 - Android Version 9, software version V30c-TWN-XX.
My questions are:
is there a more recent security update that LG hasn't released for this version of the phone?
Would it be relatively simple to flash to a more recent firmware (preferably Australian but wouldn't rule out other versions completely)?
I realise this still won't give me OTA updates if there even are updates released from LG. I know other people who frequently get security updates on their android phones and I haven't had one in well over 6 months.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Sian (sharn)
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First, you have an H930DS. It's a 128GB V30+ with dual sim. The "plus" in V30+ merely means more internal storage. There are other 128GB V30+ without dual SIM capability (like H930G, LS998, US998 V30+), and there are 64GB V30 with dual SIM (like the H930D). Just clarifying for you and others exactly what you have. By the way, most dual SIM owners don't actually need/use their dual SIM capability.
sdoherty82 said:
is there a more recent security update that LG hasn't released for this version of the phone?
I know other people who frequently get security updates on their android phones and I haven't had one in well over 6 months.
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Second, no, there's no more recent that I'm aware of. Well, heard maybe some Korean V30 variants got December 2019 update, but now that's finished. And it's not compatible with H930DS, which you have.
This is a 2017 phone, and you bought it end of 2-year stock firmware updates cycle. Your Pie 30C (Android 9) update was end of the line for any firmware updates and security patches. It should have gone longer -- to at least mid-2020 based on promises LG made for Enterprise Recommended agreement with Google, and I thought would probably go to end of 2020 -- but LG has walked away.
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Would it be relatively simple to flash to a more recent firmware (preferably Australian but wouldn't rule out other versions completely)?
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Third, you can use the Dev Patched LGUP from any Pie KDZ thread to flash whatever H930DS firmware you wish over your H939DS. Do you want Australian firmware? You won't get any newer firmware (Australia 30C also has September 2019 security patch), but you can get closer to wherever you live. Some regional firmware is optimized for carriers in that region. In your case specifically, I don't know that you would gain any advantage by flashing Australian H930DS firmware vs Taiwan H930DS firmware -- but if you live in Australia, it wouldn't hurt.
Here's the Australia H930DS 30C KDZ:
LG H930DS → H930DS30c_00_OPEN_AU_DS_OP_0902.kdz
https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/20587/H930DS30c_00_OPEN_AU_DS_OP_0902
If you want to change over to this firmware, you would use Dev Patched LGUP to help you cross flash from your Taiwan firmware. Read the instructions at bottom of this H930SD Pie KDZ post #2. IGNORE that the thread is for India H930DS. It's the Dev Patched LGUP at the bottom of the post you need to read. You would want to use REFURBISH mode or PARTITION DL mode (choosing all Partitions in separate window). Do NOT use "Upgrade" mode since you would be cross flashing.
This is an example of the interface you will be using:
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I realise this still won't give me OTA updates if there even are updates released from LG.
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Fourth, if you bootloader unlocked and rooted you could get current security patches and even newer OS through LOS-17 (Android 10) based custom ROMs. But be aware of trade-offs (bugs like no VoLTE, no LG camera, etc). Here's current bug list for Android 10 LOS-17 custom ROMs.. That list is kept updated by @tech_infinity.
But on stock firmware with old security patch, the V30 is still a FANTASTIC phone. (I know you have V30+, but we tend to call them all "V30" (V30/V30+/V30S) unless you are discussing some specific difference. For instance, the V30S is basically a V30+ with 6GB RAM.)
I myself am still on stock rooted Oreo. The US998 Pie was too wonky for me. I have rooted Oreo with Magisk and Xposed mods to customize the phone the way I want and add other features.
If you are interested in rooting your V30+ read this. Post #1 is about rooting. Post #2 is FAQ about custom ROMs.
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
Thanks so much @ChazzMattfor such a detailed response. I appreciate it and my apologies for my delayed response. I haven't had a chance to review this forum since I posted.
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First, you have an H930DS. It's a 128GB V30+ with dual sim. The "plus" in V30+ merely means more internal storage. There are other 128GB V30+ without dual SIM capability (like H930G, LS998, US998 V30+), and there are 64GB V30 with dual SIM (like the H930D). Just clarifying for you and others exactly what you have. By the way, most dual SIM owners don't actually need/use their dual SIM capability.
Second, no, there's no more recent that I'm aware of. Well, heard maybe some Korean V30 variants got December 2019 update, but now that's finished. And it's not compatible with H930DS, which you have.
This is a 2017 phone, and you bought it end of 2-year stock firmware updates cycle. Your Pie 30C (Android 9) update was end of the line for any firmware updates and security patches. It should have gone longer -- to at least mid-2020 based on promises LG made for Enterprise Recommended agreement with Google, and I thought would probably go to end of 2020 -- but LG has walked away.
Third, you can use the Dev Patched LGUP from any Pie KDZ thread to flash whatever H930DS firmware you wish over your H939DS. Do you want Australian firmware? You won't get any newer firmware (Australia 30C also has September 2019 security patch), but you can get closer to wherever you live. Some regional firmware is optimized for carriers in that region. In your case specifically, I don't know that you would gain any advantage by flashing Australian H930DS firmware vs Taiwan H930DS firmware -- but if you live in Australia, it wouldn't hurt.
Here's the Australia H930DS 30C KDZ:
LG H930DS → H930DS30c_00_OPEN_AU_DS_OP_0902.kdz
https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/20587/H930DS30c_00_OPEN_AU_DS_OP_0902
If you want to change over to this firmware, you would use Dev Patched LGUP to help you cross flash from your Taiwan firmware. Read the instructions at bottom of this H930SD Pie KDZ post #2. IGNORE that the thread is for India H930DS. It's the Dev Patched LGUP at the bottom of the post you need to read. You would want to use REFURBISH mode or PARTITION DL mode (choosing all Partitions in separate window). Do NOT use "Upgrade" mode since you would be cross flashing.
This is an example of the interface you will be using:
Fourth, if you bootloader unlocked and rooted you could get current security patches and even newer OS through LOS-17 (Android 10) based custom ROMs. But be aware of trade-offs (bugs like no VoLTE, no LG camera, etc). Here's current bug list for Android 10 LOS-17 custom ROMs.. That list is kept updated by @tech_infinity.
But on stock firmware with old security patch, the V30 is still a FANTASTIC phone. (I know you have V30+, but we tend to call them all "V30" (V30/V30+/V30S) unless you are discussing some specific difference. For instance, the V30S is basically a V30+ with 6GB RAM.)
I myself am still on stock rooted Oreo. The US998 Pie was too wonky for me. I have rooted Oreo with Magisk and Xposed mods to customize the phone the way I want and add other features.
If you are interested in rooting your V30+ read this. Post #1 is about rooting. Post #2 is FAQ about custom ROMs.
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
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