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.
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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 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.
View attachment 4739228View attachment 4739229
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.
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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
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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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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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?
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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!!
Japanese "V35" is really V30+
bilalsul said:
Help Please
I bought LG V35 seller told me it is locked on japanese network isai.
But i cannot find the exact model number to unlock my device or flash.
In the back there are some BRANDING au isai LGV35
but when i try to root with kingo app it says JOAN
even XDA cannot recognize my device
please help me ...
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Keep reading, I'm taking care of the boring stuff first.
1) I'm answering your question here in the Q&A section. Please do not ask general questions about a phone in custom ROM thread. Your question has nothing to do with that ROM, where you posted your question.
2) This is the V30 forum, not the V35 forum -- but your phone may be an exception. I'll explain in a second.
3) Kingo root app? Please. Nothing like that is going to bootloader unlock and root a V30 or V35. It's only going to try to infest your phone with malware and send your IMEI back to China. There's no such thing as 1-click roots for V30, V35, G7.
4) If you were interested in rooting your phone you would have researched here on XDA first before buying the phone. There are many phones which do not have root and will never have root (2015 Kinzie Verizon Droid Turbo 2, for instance.) Even when seemingly guaranteed root, like with LG's "open market" US998 V30/V30+, LG broke it's implied promises. Only thanks to their wonderful Oreo bootloader unlock exploit which @TxanMoe found does every V30/V30+/V30S -- except T-mobile H932 -- have bootloader unlock and root. Point is, don't buy a phone without researching first. Don't buy a phone, then come to XDA to find out whether it can or can't be rooted.
5) Now the good stuff. Japan LG phones are DIFFERENT. They demand different model numbers, sometimes different specs. Japan also still uses the 4G WiMax protocol, besides using the 4G LTE protocol. (Google if you don't know what WiMax is.) The Japan LG V20 was called the LG "V34", and had different (smaller) dimensions from the LG V20. Internally it was an LG V20, but for the Japanese market it was V34 (isai Beat).
Japan-exclusive LG V34 is a 5.2" waterproof version of the V20
The isai Beat keeps everything that’s awesome about the V20 - the secondary always on screen, the dual-camera on the back, the dual-FoV selfie cam, the quad-DAC setup, B&O branding, Android 7.0 Nougat on Snapdragon 820 with 4GB of RAM and 32GB storage.
Except, of course, the screen is 5.2" big rather than 5.7" big. Despite the smaller size, the phone kept the (presumably removable) 3,000mAh battery.
It is a mini version of the LG V20, except a little better since it is IP67 waterproof while the V20 doesn’t have even basic splash resistance.
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It was ONLY released in Japan.
What does that have to do with YOUR 2017 "V35" phone? The Japanese V20 was called the V34. The 2017 Japanese V30+ is called the "V35". It is completely different from the 2018 LG V35 released here in the U.S. and to AT&T, B&H Photo, and Google Fi. The Japanese "V35" was released last November 2017 to Japan with Oreo already installed, and is exclusive to Japan. It's a V30+ for Japan market called "V35", as the successor to the V34.
If you go here, to LG.com website for Japan (note this is OFFICIAL LG website!), and use Google translate....
https://www.lg.com/jp/mobile-phone/lg-LGV35
You will see it's a 128GB V30+ with 4GB RAM and Snapdragon 835.
Towards the bottom they even mention the free VR goggles promotion for the V30+:
Let's experience the latest VR, Daydream with V30 + as soon as possible !!
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So, your phone is really a V30+, it really is JOAN (not the JUDYP of the other 2028 V35). It possibly can be bootloader unlocked and rooted, and use @SGCMarkus JOAN TWRP for V30.
And yes, this is totally confusing for all the other 2018 V35 owners who have been correctly told their phone is NOT a V30 and is totally different. But using one of the CPU type apps on Google Play, you can easily see the difference is YOUR phone has Snapdragon 835 and the other 2018V35 (AT&T, Google Fi) have Snapdragon 845.
6) I had researched a little about the Japanese 2017 V35 before and thought the Japanese press was mistaken in calling it a V30+ when it was released. I thought it was just the first of the V35 which were then released here in the U.S. a few months later. No, from the LG.com website the the Japanese "V35" is indeed a V30+.
How do you bootloader unlock and root it? How do you carrier unlock it? You would have revert back KDZ with pre-July 2018 security patch for bootloader unlock and root, IF your phone has fastboot flash commands. If it doesn't then you would have to Frankenstein (convert) your V30+ to a carrier unlocked H930DS, which does has fastboot flash commands. That would also carrier unlock it, if it doesn't totally brick it. I assume you don't need the WiMax 4G stuff? Only LTE? Being "exclusive" Japanese, it might have some of the complications the Korean V30/V30+ variants have. They have to flash to H930, bootloader unlock and root, then flash to US998 to get modem back working.
Good luck!
7) You have an interesting phone -- but if it's carrier locked to a Japanese network you don't use, then it's not much use to you. Theoretically, you can bootloader unlock it, and possibly carrier unlock it. But it's going to be a lot of work and there's probability you will brick your phone. I really don't know about the Japanese V30+ variants... Whereas, you can buy "mint" LS998 V30+ on eBay for a little over US$300 and easily Frankenstein them to carrier unlocked US998 V30+, bootloader unlock and root them. See point #4. Research FIRST before buying a phone.
Japanese LGV35 is NOT "LG V35", it is named "isai V30+ (LGV35)"
LGV35 is Japanese career au's model numbers, not product name.
https://www.au.com/mobile/product/smartphone/lgv35/
https://www.lg.com/jp/mobile-phone/lg-LGV35
So, Japanese localized "isai V30+ (LGV35)" = Global "LG V30+"
Also, Japanese LGV34 is NOT "LG V34", it is named "isai Beat (LGV34)"
LGV34 is Japanese career au's model numbers, not product name.
https://www.au.com/mobile/product/smartphone/lgv34/
https://www.lg.com/jp/mobile-phone/lg-LGV34
So, Japanese localized "isai Beat (LGV34)" = Global "LG Q8" = Global 5.2 inch waterproof "LG V20"
hnpn914 said:
Japanese LGV35 is NOT "LG V35", it is named "isai V30+ (LGV35)"
LGV35 is Japanese career au's model numbers, not product name.
https://www.au.com/mobile/product/smartphone/lgv35/
https://www.lg.com/jp/mobile-phone/lg-LGV35
So, Japanese localized "isai V30+ (LGV35)" = Global "LG V30+"
Also, Japanese LGV34 is NOT "LG V34", it is named "isai Beat (LGV34)"
LGV34 is Japanese career au's model numbers, not product name.
https://www.au.com/mobile/product/smartphone/lgv34/
https://www.lg.com/jp/mobile-phone/lg-LGV34
So, Japanese localized "isai Beat (LGV34)" = Global "LG Q8" = Global 5.2 inch waterproof "LG V20"
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Exactly what I said. Japan LG V35 is really a V30+. You even posted some of the same links I posted. By the way, LG chooses model numbers -- like H930, H932, H930G, US998, LS998, VS996, H930DS, so LG also chose LGV35 -- NOT the carrier. U.S. Cellular AND open market variants are both US998. US Cellular did NOT choose that, LG did. LG also chose LGV35 for this Japanese carrier. Just as US998 is sometimes written as US 998, and LS998 is written as LS 998, LGV35 can be written as LG V35.
LG V35 officially unveiled in Japan with Android Oreo
LG Japan has officially unveiled their much-anticipated flagship smartphone of the year, AKA, the LG V35. The LG V35 is a rebranded LG V30+, which runs on Android Oreo with LG UX on the top.
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It's called the "LG V35" throughout the article and I can show a dozen more news articles writing it exactly the same way.
You can write it however you like -- LGV35, LG V35 -- but LG ALSO released V35 model number months later to AT&T, Google Fi, as a completely different phone series -- so it's confusing. LG should have called the later 2018 Snapdragon 845 JUDYP something else besides V35. That name was already taken!
At least two other people have posted here about their Japanese LG V35, so it is confusing, when we keep having to tell people the OTHER V35 is not the V30 -- but there's this one exception!
ChazzMatt said:
Japanese "V35" is really V30+
Keep reading, I'm taking care of the boring stuff first.
1) I'm answering your question here in the Q&A section. Please do not ask general questions about a phone in custom ROM thread. Your question has nothing to do with that ROM, where you posted your question.
2) This is the V30 forum, not the V35 forum -- but your phone may be an exception. I'll explain in a second.
3) Kingo root app? Please. Nothing like that is going to bootloader unlock and root a V30 or V35. It's only going to try to infest your phone with malware and send your IMEI back to China. There's no such thing as 1-click roots for V30, V35, G7.
4) If you were interested in rooting your phone you would have researched here on XDA first before buying the phone. There are many phones which do not have root and will never have root (2015 Kinzie Verizon Droid Turbo 2, for instance.) Even when seemingly guaranteed root, like with LG's "open market" US998 V30/V30+, LG broke it's implied promises. Only thanks to their wonderful Oreo bootloader unlock exploit which @TxanMoe found does every V30/V30+/V30S -- except T-mobile H932 -- have bootloader unlock and root. Point is, don't buy a phone without researching first. Don't buy a phone, then come to XDA to find out it can't be rooted.
5) Now the good stuff. Japan LG phones are DIFFERENT. They demand different model numbers, sometimes different specs. Japan also still uses the 4G WiMax protocol, besides using the 4G LTE protocol. (Google if you don't know what WiMax is.) The Japan LG V20 was called the LG "V34", and had different (smaller) dimensions from the LG V20. Internally it was an LG V20, but for the Japanese market it was V34 (isai Beat).
Japan-exclusive LG V34 is a 5.2" waterproof version of the V20
It was ONLY released in Japan.
What does that have to do with YOUR 2017 "V35" phone? The Japanese V20 was called the V34. The 2017 Japanese V30+ is called the "V35". It is completely different from the 2018 LG V35 released here in the U.S. and to AT&T, B&H Photo, and Google Fi. The Japanese "V35" was released last November 2017 to Japan with Oreo already installed, and is exclusive to Japan. It's a V30+ for Japan market called "V35", as the successor to the V34.
If you go here, to LG.com website for Japan (note this is OFFICIAL LG website!), and use Google translate....
https://www.lg.com/jp/mobile-phone/lg-LGV35
You will see it's a 128GB V30+ with 4GB RAM and Snapdragon 835.
Towards the bottom they even mention the free VR goggles promotion for the V30+:
So, your phone is really a V30+, it really is JOAN (not the JUDYP of the other 2028 V35). It possibly can be bootloader unlocked and rooted, and use @SGCMarkus JOAN TWRP for V30.
And yes, this is totally confusing for all the other 2018 V35 owners who have been correctly told their phone is NOT a V30 and is totally different. But using one of the CPU type apps on Google Play, you can easily see the difference is YOUR phone has Snapdragon 835 and the other 2018V35 (AT&T, Google Fi) have Snapdragon 845.
6) I had researched a little about the Japanese 2017 V35 before and thought the Japanese press was mistaken in calling it a V30+ when it was released. I thought it was just the first of the V35 which were then released here in the U.S. a few months later. No, from the LG.com website the the Japanese "V35" is indeed a V30+.
How do you bootloader unlock and root it? How do you carrier unlock it? You would have revert back KDZ with pre-July 2018 security patch for bootloader unlock and root, IF your phone has fastboot flash commands. If it doesn't then you would have to Frankenstein (convert) your V30+ to a carrier unlocked H930DS, which does has fastboot flash commands. That would also carrier unlock it, if it doesn't totally brick it. I assume you don't need the WiMax 4G stuff? Only LTE? Being "exclusive" Japanese, it might have some of the complications the Korean V30/V30+ variants have. They have to flash to H930, bootloader unlock and root, then flash to US998 to get modem back working.
Good luck!
7) You have an interesting phone -- but if it's carrier locked to a Japanese network you don't use, then it's not much use to you. Theoretically, you can bootloader unlock it, and possibly carrier unlock it. But it's going to be a lot of work and there's probability you will brick your phone. I really don't know about the Japanese V30+ variants... Whereas, you can buy "mint" LS998 V30+ on eBay for a little over US$300 and easily Frankenstein them to carrier unlocked US998 V30+, bootloader unlock and root them. See point #4. Research FIRST before buying a phone.
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OMG ? I did not know this.
Sent from my LGM-V300S using XDA Labs
v30 network locked no fastboot
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Japanese "V35" is really V30+
Keep reading, I'm taking care of the boring stuff first.
1) I'm answering your question here in the Q&A section. Please do not ask general questions about a phone in custom ROM thread. Your question has nothing to do with that ROM, where you posted your question.
2) This is the V30 forum, not the V35 forum -- but your phone may be an exception. I'll explain in a second.
3) Kingo root app? Please. Nothing like that is going to bootloader unlock and root a V30 or V35. It's only going to try to infest your phone with malware and send your IMEI back to China. There's no such thing as 1-click roots for V30, V35, G7.
4) If you were interested in rooting your phone you would have researched here on XDA first before buying the phone. There are many phones which do not have root and will never have root (2015 Kinzie Verizon Droid Turbo 2, for instance.) Even when seemingly guaranteed root, like with LG's "open market" US998 V30/V30+, LG broke it's implied promises. Only thanks to their wonderful Oreo bootloader unlock exploit which @TxanMoe found does every V30/V30+/V30S -- except T-mobile H932 -- have bootloader unlock and root. Point is, don't buy a phone without researching first. Don't buy a phone, then come to XDA to find out whether it can or can't be rooted.
5) Now the good stuff. Japan LG phones are DIFFERENT. They demand different model numbers, sometimes different specs. Japan also still uses the 4G WiMax protocol, besides using the 4G LTE protocol. (Google if you don't know what WiMax is.) The Japan LG V20 was called the LG "V34", and had different (smaller) dimensions from the LG V20. Internally it was an LG V20, but for the Japanese market it was V34 (isai Beat).
Japan-exclusive LG V34 is a 5.2" waterproof version of the V20
It was ONLY released in Japan.
What does that have to do with YOUR 2017 "V35" phone? The Japanese V20 was called the V34. The 2017 Japanese V30+ is called the "V35". It is completely different from the 2018 LG V35 released here in the U.S. and to AT&T, B&H Photo, and Google Fi. The Japanese "V35" was released last November 2017 to Japan with Oreo already installed, and is exclusive to Japan. It's a V30+ for Japan market called "V35", as the successor to the V34.
If you go here, to LG.com website for Japan (note this is OFFICIAL LG website!), and use Google translate....
https://www.lg.com/jp/mobile-phone/lg-LGV35
You will see it's a 128GB V30+ with 4GB RAM and Snapdragon 835.
Towards the bottom they even mention the free VR goggles promotion for the V30+:
So, your phone is really a V30+, it really is JOAN (not the JUDYP of the other 2028 V35). It possibly can be bootloader unlocked and rooted, and use @SGCMarkus JOAN TWRP for V30.
And yes, this is totally confusing for all the other 2018 V35 owners who have been correctly told their phone is NOT a V30 and is totally different. But using one of the CPU type apps on Google Play, you can easily see the difference is YOUR phone has Snapdragon 835 and the other 2018V35 (AT&T, Google Fi) have Snapdragon 845.
6) I had researched a little about the Japanese 2017 V35 before and thought the Japanese press was mistaken in calling it a V30+ when it was released. I thought it was just the first of the V35 which were then released here in the U.S. a few months later. No, from the LG.com website the the Japanese "V35" is indeed a V30+.
How do you bootloader unlock and root it? How do you carrier unlock it? You would have revert back KDZ with pre-July 2018 security patch for bootloader unlock and root, IF your phone has fastboot flash commands. If it doesn't then you would have to Frankenstein (convert) your V30+ to a carrier unlocked H930DS, which does has fastboot flash commands. That would also carrier unlock it, if it doesn't totally brick it. I assume you don't need the WiMax 4G stuff? Only LTE? Being "exclusive" Japanese, it might have some of the complications the Korean V30/V30+ variants have. They have to flash to H930, bootloader unlock and root, then flash to US998 to get modem back working.
Good luck!
7) You have an interesting phone -- but if it's carrier locked to a Japanese network you don't use, then it's not much use to you. Theoretically, you can bootloader unlock it, and possibly carrier unlock it. But it's going to be a lot of work and there's probability you will brick your phone. I really don't know about the Japanese V30+ variants... Whereas, you can buy "mint" LS998 V30+ on eBay for a little over US$300 and easily Frankenstein them to carrier unlocked US998 V30+, bootloader unlock and root them. See point #4. Research FIRST before buying a phone.
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Hello Sir, sorry to bother you again but having an issue here with my phone (Android security patch level Aug 1 2018) and the worst is i cannot enter fastboot mode while my phone is Locked on KDDI.
If there is a way around please refer me...
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Hello Sir, sorry to bother you again but having an issue here with my phone (Android security patch level Aug 1 2018) and the worst is i cannot enter fastboot mode while my phone is Locked on KDDI.
If there is a way around please refer me...
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IF it's compatible, you'd have to flash another V30/V30+ KDZ to carrier unlock and get fastboot flash commands, by using dev patched LGUP. I do not know if any other V30 KDZ are compatible.
Basically you have to Frankenstein it to another V30/V30+. However, if it's not RSA encryption compatible, you run risk of bricking your phone.
For example, Korean carrier variants flash to H930 KDZ, unlock the bootloader, root, then have to flash US998 to get modem back.
But T-Mobile H932 is not RSA encryption compatible with other North American variants, so cannot Frankenstein to anything.
I really can't advise you to do that, that's your decision if want to risk bricking your phone.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
IF it's compatible, you'd have to use dev patched LGUP to flash another V30+ KDZ to carrier unlock and get fastboot flash commands. I do not know if any are compatible.
Basically you have to Frankenstein it to another V30+. However, if it's not RSA encryption compatible, you run risk of bricking your phone.
For exwmple, Korean carrier variants flash to H930 KDZ, unlock the bootloader, root, then have to flash US998 to get modem back.
I really can't advise you to go that, that's your decision if want to risk bricking your phone.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Is there anyway i can unlock the Network Subset Lock ?
I Bought the Code to unlock but when i insert the Sim Card it doesn't ask for it.
I want my phone UNLOCK.
Is it possible to Unlock it with any Unlocking Box ?
Best Regards Thanks
bilalsul said:
Is there anyway i can unlock the Network Subset Lock ?
I Bought the Code to unlock but when i insert the Sim Card it doesn't ask for it.
I want my phone UNLOCK.
Is it possible to Unlock it with any Unlocking Box ?
Best Regards Thanks
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You mean like an Octopus box?
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I mentioned it in this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76325684&postcount=42
Just remember that post was written back in April 2018, when we were still figuring out the Frankenstein method. But these "boxes" were allowing online sellers and online unlockers to convert V30 phones to OTHER variants seemingly willy nilly. We found LS998 V30+ which had been converted to Canadian H933 V30+. Canada H933 doesn't officially have a V30+! Just like there's no VS996 V30+! But you can make one.
Once we figured out the PC based Frankenstein system with dev patched LGUP, then we could do almost the same thing ourselves. Since then, I even bought two mint LS998 V30+ myself and converted them to US998 V30+.
But when I made that post I expressed severe reservations about buying LS998 in the first place -- since they were SIM card locked to Sprint. Like I said, we didn't know everything we know now, and I've changed my mind on the topic.
Whether one of these boxes could help you or not. My understanding is it basically does what dev patched LGUP does. Maybe it does it more automatically and there's less chance for error? I don't know.
ChazzMatt said:
You mean like an Octopus box?
I mentioned it in this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76325684&postcount=42
Just remember that post was written back in April 2018, when we were still figuring out the Frankenstein method. But these "boxes" were allowing online sellers and online unlockers to convert V30 phones to OTHER variants seemingly willy nilly. We found LS998 V30+ which had been converted to Canadian H933 V30+. Canada H933 doesn't officially have a V30+! Just like there's no VS996 V30+! But you can make one.
Once we figured out the PC based Frankenstein system with dev patched LGUP, then we could do almost the same thing ourselves. Since then, I even bought two mint LS998 V30+ myself and converted them to US998 V30+.
But when I made that post I expressed severe reservations about buying LS998 in the first place -- since they were SIM card locked to Sprint. Like I said, we didn't know everything we know now, and I've changed my mind on the topic.
Whether one of these boxes could help you or not. My understanding is it basically does what dev patched LGUP does. Maybe it does it more automatically and there's less chance for error? I don't know.
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Okay before i jump into flashing i need to know what KDZ file i need exactly. It is Dual Sim AU ISAI V35 in the back. It does not show any model number example (h930). So how can i make sure what KDZ i need really confusing
bilalsul said:
Okay before i jump into flashing i need to know what KDZ file i need exactly. It is Dual Sim AU ISAI V35 in the back. It does not show any model number example (h930). So how can i make sure what KDZ i need really confusing
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All H930DS KDZ are compatible with each other. Yes, there are some differences, like Open ESA region has India Jio Volte, and others don't.
If you're phone is compatible with other dual SIM KDZ, you could flash something like the Hong Kong KDZ. Just...
make sure You're flashing pre-July 2018 Oreo firmware.
make sure it has the word "OPEN" in the title (that link above is to H930DS20n_00_OPEN_HK_DS_OP_0416.kdz).
make sure you're flashing dev patched LGUP in DL Partition mode, with all partitions. See that link post for attached file -- dev patched LGUP, as well as instructions for installation and use. But I would probably suggest the Hong Kong KDZ to actually flash, IF you decide to do this.
But I'm warning you that you may brick your phone phone. This decision is totally up to you.
ChazzMatt said:
All H930DS KDZ are compatible with each other. Yes, there are some differences, like Open ESA region has India Jio Volte, and others don't.
If you're phone is compatible with other dual SIM KDZ, you could flash something like the Hong Kong KDZ. Just...
make sure You're flashing pre-July 2018 Oreo firmware.
make sure it has the word "OPEN" in the title (that link above is to H930DS20n_00_OPEN_HK_DS_OP_0416.kdz).
make sure you're flashing dev patched LGUP in DL Partition mode, with all partitions. See that link post for attached file -- dev patched LGUP, as well as instructions for installation and use. But I would probably suggest the Hong Kong KDZ to actually flash, IF you decide to do this.
But I'm warning you that you may brick your phone phone. This decision is totally up to you.
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Hello i am gonna flash H930DS20n_00_OPEN_HK_DS_OP_0416.kdz
On my phone issue i am facing is with LGUP i need a little more help please take a look here if this file is fine or not for my phone and how can i make LGUP working.
bilalsul said:
Hello i am gonna flash H930DS20n_00_OPEN_HK_DS_OP_0416.kdz
On my phone issue i am facing is with LGUP i need a little more help please take a look here if this file is fine or not for my phone and how can i make LGUP working.
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Error i am not sure but i think previous owner flashed something wrong please guide.
bilalsul said:
Error i am not sure but i think previous owner flashed something wrong please guide.
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It's like it thinks you really have an LG V35, instead of V30+.
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It's like it thinks you really have an LG V35, instead of V30+.
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This Device is messed up no fastboot no sim network i need kdz for v35 can you refer ?
bilalsul said:
This Device is messed up no fastboot no sim network i need kdz for v35 can you refer ?
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did you managed to root and unlock the BL of your device?
Yes i did flashed other firmware then my device to have fastboot commands and i managed to unlock BL and rooted but i couldn't unlock my phone to get sim network as it says "This Phone is permanent locked and cannot be unlocked"
Ever since using it as an iPod
Hi
how did you root the device i need the method please
Because I bought that same device but with a different software LG v3520f and it is working with my SIM
But i have a problem that when i insert the SIM the wifi start malfunctioning so I'm using it as an ipod too
Another japan variant for LG V30+
Named as L-01K (NTT DOCOMO)
Currently working with all telco in my country Malaysia but sometime it goes to roaming state as the signal drop to 3g.
I just wish to root this phone coz these japanese bloatware anoy me.. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Hi, by any chance, do you have backup of modem file for that phone? We have the same phone and I lost the signal after I flashed a US KDZ. Hoping you can lend a hand.
Thank you
I know this might be the dumbest of questions, but searching the webs gives no straight answer. I have doubts on to which exact model I have. These are the details:
-I bought it apparently refurbished, almost spotless (one little blue pixel in the corner).
-There was a sticky note that said LG ls998 made in Korea.
-However, cpuz says LG us998, joan_nao_us.
-Back says v30+, internal is 128gb.
I just want to be sure before attempting any procedure. Thank you in advance.
LtDndy said:
I know this might be the dumbest of questions, but searching the webs gives no straight answer. I have doubts on to which exact model I have. These are the details:
-I bought it apparently refurbished, almost spotless (one little blue pixel in the corner).
-There was a sticky note that said LG ls998 made in Korea.
-However, cpuz says LG us998, joan_nao_us.
-Back says v30+, internal is 128gb.
I just want to be sure before attempting any procedure. Thank you in advance.
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You don't say what firmware you have, Oreo or Nougat. Does the firmware in About Phone say US99810D or at least start with US998?
Did you buy it from YYWIRELESS on eBay?
Sounds like you have a former Sprint LS998 V30+ -- which the seller has Frankenstein converted to carrier unlocked US998 V30+. Nothing wrong with that. Carrier unlocked US998 has a lot of advantages over LS998, like fastboot flash commands and it's not locked to Sprint.
Did they flash Oreo or leave it on Nougat? Flashing US998 Nougat is the first step, and for some reason this seller (if you bought it from them) in at least two cases just stops there and doesn't flash Oreo.
Still, they've done the hardest part for you.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
Did you check the IMEI number? That should give you the OEM designation for the device.
ChazzMatt said:
You don't say what firmware you have, Oreo or Nougat. Does the firmware in About Phone say US99810D or at least start with US998?
Did you buy it from YYWIRELESS on eBay?
Sounds like you have a former Sprint LS998 V30+ -- which the seller has Frankenstein converted to carrier unlocked US998 V30+. Nothing wrong with that. Carrier unlocked US998 has a lot of advantages over LS998, like fastboot flash commands and it's not locked to Sprint.
Did they flash Oreo or leave it on Nougat? Flashing US998 Nougat is the first step, and for some reason this seller (if you bought it from them) in at least two cases just stops there and doesn't flash Oreo.
Still, they've done the hardest part for you.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Firmware says US99820b, Oreo 8.0.0 with security patch level from May 1st. While messing with it, I think I recall reading sprint somethingsomething even though I see no sprint apps anywhere, so you are most likely right. Thus, I need to read about ls998 frankensteined into us998 in order to be aware of whichever procedure not to perform. Any advice?
IMEI shows many possible devices, I can't use it to verify the exact model, but thanks.
LtDndy said:
Firmware says US99820b, Oreo 8.0.0 with security patch level from May 1st.
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Good that if your phone was Frankensteined, they took you all the way to Oreo. Also, good they left you on 20B (Pre-July 2018 firmware), in case you want to bootloader unlock and root.
LtDndy said:
Thus, I need to read about ls998 frankensteined into us998 in order to be aware of whichever procedure not to perform. Any advice?
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No, if you have US99820b, for all intents and purposes it's US998. Even in Frankensteined from Sprint LS998, it's now a US998.
We found out the AT&T H931 and Canadian H933 that were Frankensteined -- while they could be bootloader unlocked and rooted, they can run only stock firmware or stock-based ROMs. They can't boot and run AOSP ROMs for some reason. But former LS998 does not have that restriction.
Then I can safely proceed with any and all instructions addressed to US998. Thank you for your time and support. Mods can now close/delete the thread. Best regards!
I found this on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-US9...D4AAOSwqj9beX9a:sc:USPSFirstClass!95132!US!-1
I was wondering if this was an actual US998 or a flashed LS998 because some of the feedback claims that this is a LS998. I see 1,800 units were sold so I'm hoping there's atleast one person on this forum who also bought from this seller. Also, I am on T-mobile, so I was wondering how it would affect the functionality of the phone if it were a LS998.
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I found this on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-US9...D4AAOSwqj9beX9a:sc:USPSFirstClass!95132!US!-1
I was wondering if this was an actual US998 or a flashed LS998 because some of the feedback claims that this is a LS998. I see 1,800 units were sold so I'm hoping there's atleast one person on this forum who also bought from this seller. Also, I am on T-mobile, so I was wondering how it would affect the functionality of the phone if it were a LS998.
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Doesn't matter. I've had both native US998 V30+ and converted US998 V30+ (former LS998)
Once converted, its fully US998. For T-Mobile or AT&T it will work. However, for Verizon, you would need an already-activated SIM card or a very helpful rep willing to break the rules.
I've bought from that seller several times. My brother-in-law, sister, couple of friends are all using former LS998 converted to US998 from that specific seller.
ChazzMatt said:
Doesn't matter. I've had both native US998 V30+ and converted US998 V30+ (former LS998)
Once converted, its fully US998. For T-Mobile or AT&T it will work. However, for Verizon, you would need an already-activated SIM card or a very helpful rep willing to break the rules.
I've bought from that seller several times. My brother-in-law, sister, couple of friends are all using former LS998 converted to US998 from that specific seller.
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Hi, I just bought a used V30+ and it currently at android 7 Nougat (US99801c). Interestingly, when I tried to upgrade to Android 8 Oreo, the LGUP regconized it as LS998,which I found out later was a Sprint version, and said that my KDZ file was invalid. I'm so confused. Which firmware should I choose to upgrade ? Please help me
caloc96 said:
Hi, I just bought a used V30+ and it currently at android 7 Nougat (US99801c). Interestingly, when I tried to upgrade to Android 8 Oreo, the LGUP regconized it as LS998,which I found out later was a Sprint version, and said that my KDZ file was invalid. I'm so confused. Which firmware should I choose to upgrade ? Please help me
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Use Dev Patched LGUP, not regular LGUP.
Read the Dev Patched installation instructions carefully.
ChazzMatt said:
Use Dev Patched LGUP, not regular LGUP.
Read the Dev Patched installation instructions carefully.
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Hi thanks for replying, my software infomation is US88910c but when plugged for upgrade, it was regconized as LS99820a. I followed your instructions but it didnt work. Do I have to download the nougat version of the US988 first ?
caloc96 said:
Hi thanks for replying, my software infomation is US88910c but when plugged for upgrade, it was regconized as LS99820a. I followed your instructions but it didnt work. Do I have to download the nougat version of the US988 first ?
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1) you already have US998. Or you say you do... Go into Download mode manually before opening Dev Patched LGUP.
2) if you want to flash US998 Nougat again, see Frankenstein instructions. All the firmware links you need are there. It's how we convert LS998 to US998.
CONVERTING ANY NORTH AMERICA V30/V30+ TO US998 OREO
ChazzMatt said:
1) you already have US998. Or you say you do... Go into Download mode manually before opening Dev Patched LGUP.
2) if you want to flash US998 Nougat again, see Frankenstein instructions. All the firmware links you need are there. It's how we convert LS998 to US998.
CONVERTING ANY NORTH AMERICA V30/V30+ TO US998 OREO
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Thank you so much for your support and the efforts you made for this community. I just figured it out by changing form upgrade mode to Patition dl mode. It worked perfectly and more quickly than I expect. Thanks alot !
ChazzMatt said:
1) you already have US998. Or you say you do... Go into Download mode manually before opening Dev Patched LGUP.
2) if you want to flash US998 Nougat again, see Frankenstein instructions. All the firmware links you need are there. It's how we convert LS998 to US998.
CONVERTING ANY NORTH AMERICA V30/V30+ TO US998 OREO
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So even if my V30+ US998 is on Android Pie, it can be downgraded with the methods listed above. Correct? I rarely see Pie mentioned >_< Was reading Pie messes something up but that was from a while ago and am just wanting to make sure!
MehIGuess said:
So even if my V30+ US998 is on Android Pie, it can be downgraded with the methods listed above. Correct? I rarely see Pie mentioned >_< Was reading Pie messes something up but that was from a while ago and am just wanting to make sure!
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Pie makes changes. People have found charging is slower, and many people complain Wi-Fi signal is weaker. Your mileage may vary. Yet you NEED stock LG Pie as a base to install/run the newer LOS-17 "Android 10" custom ROMs. For people who decide to go back to stock rooted firmware, perhaps with some Magisk mods -- instead of running full custom ROM -- they often make the decision to go back to last stable Oreo.
I have instructions in every Pie KDZ thread how to use Dev Patched LGUP to downgrade back to Oreo. The "Pie problem" you are referring to is many people then have to use permissive kernel for camera/flashlight to work when downgrading, since Pie made changes. Also some other sensors may not work.
If you are down converting back to Oreo because you don't like Pie the best way is to first downgrade to Nougat via Partition DL, then update back to Oreo. This seems to erase the stock Pie effect. Even better (for North American variants, EXCEPT for T-mobile H932!) first flash Canada H933 Nougat via Partition DL mode -- as it has different partition structure (like a sandblaster) -- then go back to US998 Nougat, then US998 Oreo.
For the H930 variants, you shouldn't cross flash to North American variants. Just Partition DL to Nougat H930 and then upgrade back to Oreo.
ChazzMatt said:
Pie makes changes. People have found charging is slower, and many people complain Wi-Fi signal is weaker. Your mileage may vary. Yet you NEED stock LG Pie as a base to install/run the newer LOS-17 "Android 10" custom ROMs. For people who decide to go back to stock rooted firmware, perhaps with some Magisk mods -- instead of running full custom ROM -- they often make the decision to go back to last stable Oreo.
I have instructions in every Pie KDZ thread how to use Dev Patched LGUP to downgrade back to Oreo. The "Pie problem" you are referring to is many people then have to use permissive kernel for camera/flashlight to work when downgrading, since Pie made changes. Also some other sensors may not work.
If you are down converting back to Oreo because you don't like Pie the best way is to first downgrade to Nougat via Partition DL, then update back to Oreo. This seems to erase the stock Pie effect. Even better (for North American variants, EXCEPT for T-mobile H932!) first flash Canada H933 Nougat via Partition DL mode -- as it has different partition structure (like a sandblaster) -- then go back to US998 Nougat, then US998 Oreo.
For the H930 variants, you shouldn't cross flash to North American variants. Just Partition DL to Nougat H930 and then upgrade back to Oreo.
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Thank you! My entire objective is to install Lineage along with Magisk to this phone. So when you say stock LG pie, do you mean any update/version of Pie that comes on the phone when I receive it? Or do I need to specifically have a certain version of Pie? Like if it's on an updated version pushed out OTA for this month vs last month for example. The phone I'm getting is a V30+ US998.
MehIGuess said:
Thank you! My entire objective is to install Lineage along with Magisk to this phone. So when you say stock LG pie, do you mean any update/version of Pie that comes on the phone when I receive it? Or do I need to specifically have a certain version of Pie? Like if it's on an updated version pushed out OTA for this month vs last month for example. The phone I'm getting is a V30+ US998.
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Right now, US998 has only had one Pie KDZ release.
When you get your US998 V30+ it will probably come with Nougat or Oreo and you will have to manually update it. Being totally honest, it will probably be an already-converted LS998 V30+ to US998 V30+. Nothing wrong with that, I've bought several -- my sister and two brothers-in-law use those... But on those, you will never get "OTA". You have to manually update, either via KDZ or TWRP-flashable zip.
If it already has Pie, you will still have to temporarily downgrade to early Oreo to unlock bootloader and root. Then you would update to more current firmware.
ROOT Your LG V30!
If you haven't read that Sticky Guide, please do.
ChazzMatt said:
Right now, US998 has only had one Pie KDZ release.
When you get your US998 V30+ it will probably come with Nougat or Oreo and you will have to manually update it. Being totally honest, it will probably be an already-converted LS998 V30+ to US998 V30+. Nothing wrong with that, I've bought several -- my sister and two brothers-in-law use those... But on those, you will never get "OTA". You have to manually update, either via KDZ or TWRP-flashable zip.
If it already has Pie, you will still have to temporarily downgrade to early Oreo to unlock bootloader and root. Then you would update to more current firmware.
ROOT Your LG V30!
If you haven't read that Sticky Guide, please do.
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Thank you. I was just making sure because I know when I used to root phones back then, security patches and such would sometimes render certain methods unusable. I read that thread but didn't see any mention (probably because it has no issues) of security patches messing with rooting? So that's all I'm making sure of.
MehIGuess said:
Thank you. I was just making sure because I know when I used to root phones back then, security patches and such would sometimes render certain methods unusable. I read that thread but didn't see any mention (probably because it has no issues) of security patches messing with rooting? So that's all I'm making sure of.
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All my Guides are current, if that's what you are asking. Especially the sticky " Root Your V39!" thread, the WTF INSTRUCTIONS, all my Oreo and Pie KDZ threads, and Frankenstein instructions thread.
supremmotu said:
I found this on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-US9...D4AAOSwqj9beX9a:sc:USPSFirstClass!95132!US!-1
I was wondering if this was an actual US998 or a flashed LS998 because some of the feedback claims that this is a LS998. I see 1,800 units were sold so I'm hoping there's atleast one person on this forum who also bought from this seller. Also, I am on T-mobile, so I was wondering how it would affect the functionality of the phone if it were a LS998.
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ChazzMatt said:
Doesn't matter. I've had both native US998 V30+ and converted US998 V30+ (former LS998)
Once converted, its fully US998. For T-Mobile or AT&T it will work. However, for Verizon, you would need an already-activated SIM card or a very helpful rep willing to break the rules.
I've bought from that seller several times. My brother-in-law, sister, couple of friends are all using former LS998 converted to US998 from that specific seller.
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Greets to both of you. I know the above quoted posts are several months old, but I'm kinda frustrated over finding reliable phone sellers on eBay and want to ask, can either of you tell me the name of the seller you were talking about here? I've had to return three phones because of various weirdnesses in phones received (ilke one in Danish and another in Chinese) and then it took way too long to get refunded. I could really use a good recommendation. I've got a list of several LG V30s for sale (and half of them are LS998) but hesitant to buy again because of the bad experiences. Message me if preferred, if you can help at all. TIA!
Moondroid said:
Greets to both of you. I know the above quoted posts are several months old, but I'm kinda frustrated over finding reliable phone sellers on eBay and want to ask, can either of you tell me the name of the seller you were talking about here? I've had to return three phones because of various weirdnesses in phones received (ilke one in Danish and another in Chinese) and then it took way too long to get refunded. I could really use a good recommendation. I've got a list of several LG V30s for sale (and half of them are LS998) but hesitant to buy again because of the bad experiences. Message me if preferred, if you can help at all. TIA!
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The name of the seller was yywireless. The phone was mostly fine except for a one scratch on the back, a few chips on the side, and the charging port looks like someone missed a lot. Yywireless seems to have raised the prices though.
supremmotu said:
The name of the seller was yywireless. The phone was mostly fine except for a one scratch on the back, a few chips on the side, and the charging port looks like someone missed a lot. Yywireless seems to have raised the prices though.
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Thanks! This seller has a loooong list of phones for sale and I don't know yet if he has what I want. If nothing else I'll catalog the name for future reference. The biggest thing is just knowing whether an eBay seller is reliable as to merchandise or not. As for prices, I would definitely pay more to a dependable/honest seller. Thanks again, especially for responding so quickly!
Moondroid said:
Thanks! This seller has a loooong list of phones for sale and I don't know yet if he has what I want. If nothing else I'll catalog the name for future reference. The biggest thing is just knowing whether an eBay seller is reliable as to merchandise or not. As for prices, I would definitely pay more to a dependable/honest seller. Thanks again, especially for responding so quickly!
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I bought several LS998 V30+ from him. Some were already converted to US998.
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.
sdoherty82 said:
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.
ChazzMatt said:
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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