Hello there
I was just thinking about grabbing LG v30 since it has all the great features and camera within a great price but the throwback for me was that there was not option for custom equalizer but I searched and was able to find out that I can get it if I root my device but then I won’t be able to install LG OTA updates if I am not wrong
So is there a possibility that LG drops equalizer on LG v30 after android pie update for LG v30 since it uses the same dac as v40 so there shouldn’t be problem porting it to v30
Or is there anyway that I can install OTA update by unrooting and stuff
Thanks in Advance
You can still get updates. You just need to download them and flash it yourself.
Sent from my LG-US998 using Tapatalk
kenbo111 said:
You can still get updates. You just need to download them and flash it yourself.
Sent from my LG-US998 using Tapatalk
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Well it’s vs996 model of the phone so gotta find the way to root that version of phone
Ali1228 said:
Hello there
I was just thinking about grabbing LG v30 since it has all the great features and camera within a great price but the throwback for me was that there was not option for custom equalizer but I searched and was able to find out that I can get it if I root my device but then I won’t be able to install LG OTA updates if I am not wrong
So is there a possibility that LG drops equalizer on LG v30 after android pie update for LG v30 since it uses the same dac as v40 so there shouldn’t be problem porting it to v30
Or is there anyway that I can install OTA update by unrooting and stuff
Thanks in Advance
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There is a custom equalizer. Already ported.
See the equalizer mentioned in post #1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/enable-dts-3d-stereo-lg-v30-variants-t3887139
You don't need OTA updates, you have much better. There's TWRP-flashable zips based on full image KDZ instead of inferior partial image OTA.
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Ali1228 said:
Well it’s vs996 model of the phone so gotta find the way to root that version of phone
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Luckily someone already wrote a guide for that.
(WTF...!) LG V30/V30+/V30S Bootloader Unlock & Root Method (With Clear Instructions)
ChazzMatt said:
There is a custom equalizer. Already ported.
See the equalizer mentioned in post #1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/enable-dts-3d-stereo-lg-v30-variants-t3887139
You don't need OTA updates, you have much better. There's TWRP-flashable zips based on full image KDZ instead of inferior partial image OTA.
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Luckily someone already wrote a guide for that.
(WTF...!) LG V30/V30+/V30S Bootloader Unlock & Root Method (With Clear Instructions)
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Huge thanks man love ya no homo though
Ali1228 said:
Huge thanks man love ya no homo though
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The WTF INSTRUCTIONS have links to the available carrier firmware TWRP flashable zips, like for Verizon. You would flash that after you bootloader unlock, install TWRP and root.
ChazzMatt said:
The WTF INSTRUCTIONS have links to the available carrier firmware TWRP flashable zips, like for Verizon. You would flash that after you bootloader unlock, install TWRP and root.
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Yeah I am a bit familiar with that before i started using iphone but i guess android is just now better in everyway especially lg smartphones that have no weakness in terms of everything especially price
and yeah the one i am buying tomorrow will be verizon one and model was vs996
Ali1228 said:
Yeah I am a bit familiar with that before i started using iphone but i guess android is just now better in everyway especially lg smartphones that have no weakness in terms of everything especially price
and yeah the one i am buying tomorrow will be verizon one and model was vs996
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Read the WTF INSTRUCTIONS on web browser not an app, and best to print them out.
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Read the WTF INSTRUCTIONS on web browser not an app, and best to print them out.
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Yeah don’t worry mate i have already saved the whole instructions on my laptop
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Hey guys, I'm coming from a Xperia Z5 Premium here, and my question is will I be able to flash a unbranded firmware onto the Verizon LG V30 (VS996).
With my Z5P, I would use Xperifirm & SP Flashtool to flash different firmwares, does LG KDZ's work the same?, I'm not too experienced so sorry if this is a noob question.
Also I know the obvious solution would be to buy the unlocked version of the V30, but I won't be doing that, any help/answers are appreciated, thanks. :good:
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Hey guys, I'm coming from a Xperia Z5 Premium here, and my question is will I be able to flash a unbranded firmware onto the Verizon LG V30 (VS996).[/]
Also I know the obvious solution would be to buy the unlocked version of the V30, but I won't be doing that, any help/answers are appreciated, thanks. :good:
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No, as LG has added signature checks for all variant firmware for V30. You can't crossflash LG firmware to other variants anymore, like you could with the V20.
ChazzMatt said:
No, as LG has added signature checks for all variant firmware for V30. You can't crossflash LG firmware to other variants anymore, like you could with the V20.
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Ahh okay, thankyou for your reply, I guess I'm just stuck with the Verizon firmware then lol, going a little off topic, is there likely to be a root method for the VS996?, I know your very involved with the V30 community, thanks.
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Ahh okay, thankyou for your reply, I guess I'm just stuck with the Verizon firmware then lol, going a little off topic, is there likely to be a root method for the VS996?, I know your very involved with the V30 community, thanks.
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Verizon variant is pretty locked down. Heck, you can't even get into the secret menus.
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Verizon variant is pretty locked down. Heck, you can't even get into the secret menus.
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Damn, I wasn't expecting a method this early anyway but that still kinda sucks, I'm disappointed over the firmware flashing too but oh well, guess I'll have to hope/wait.. thanks for your reply man
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Damn, I wasn't expecting a method this early anyway but that still kinda sucks, I'm disappointed over the firmware flashing too but oh well, guess I'll have to hope/wait.. thanks for your reply man
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Check the WTF thread for this https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/wtf-lg-v30-t3790500?goto=newpost
It's worth mentioning in here incase anyone comes across it, it (might) be possible to unlock your bootloader and root using the information in the thread above, I myself haven't read too much into it but if anyone's interested I definitely recommend going to check it out :good:
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
It's worth mentioning in here incase anyone comes across it, it (might) be possible to unlock your bootloader and root using the information in the thread above, I myself haven't read too much into it but if anyone's interested I definitely recommend going to check it out :good:
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Yeah, the situation has definitely changed in the past few days. Back in March we thought we couldn't cross flash between variants. Turns out that's NOT TRUE, especially if you use the patch LGUP.
Recently we knew it was possible to flash TO VS996 from LG US998 but now we found out there's a simple bootloader unlock bug in Oreo.
ChazzMatt said:
Yeah, the situation has definitely changed in the past few days. Back in March we thought we couldn't cross flash between variants. Turns out that's NOT TRUE, especially if you use the patch LGUP.
Recently we knew it was possible to flash TO VS996 from LG US998 but now we found out there's a simple bootloader unlock bug in Oreo.
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Hi Matt, how's it going ? Is this still true for VS996, can't cross flash to US998 yet ?
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ChazzMatt said:
Yeah, the situation has definitely changed in the past few days. Back in March we thought we couldn't cross flash between variants. Turns out that's NOT TRUE, especially if you use the patch LGUP.
Recently we knew it was possible to flash TO VS996 from LG US998 but now we found out there's a simple bootloader unlock bug in Oreo.
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I found it....
KennynGGG said:
Hi Matt, how's it going ? Is this still true for VS996, can't cross flash to US998 yet ?
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I found it....
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Please, I wish people wouldn't dig you old threads. You are going to risk wrong answers compared to recent threads. Look at WTF thread or especially Frankenstein thread. Those emphasize CROSSFLASHING North American variants and give the instructions! < WHICH I WROTE
We can't lock every thread. Just let die and stay buried, please. Well, at least you read my LAST answer where I said the situation had "recently" changed. That was 7 or 8 months ago -- so not recent any more.
Anyone got the download link from LG Bridge？Thanks in advance.
Moriatier said:
Anyone got the download link from LG Bridge？Thanks in advance.
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As far as I know LG Bridge is disabled for LS998. I have a Sprint V30+ and have yet to get it to connect to my phone. Could be a user end error on my part but I have seen others report that it is disabled from carriers.
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As far as I know LG Bridge is disabled for LS998. I have a Sprint V30+ and have yet to get it to connect to my phone. Could be a user end error on my part but I have seen others report that it is disabled from carriers.
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Discrimination againt Sprint?...
I would guess it would be less work for them. Figure they receive the firmware from LG and then put all there bloat and crap on it and then send the ota vs sending it back to LG to most likely upload to there server. It's been a while since I've been on a non nexus device so I coluld be wrong but either way the slow updates compared to google suck. Guess I got spoiled
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I would guess it would be less work for them. Figure they receive the firmware from LG and then put all there bloat and crap on it and then send the ota vs sending it back to LG to most likely upload to there server. It's been a while since I've been on a non nexus device so I coluld be wrong but either way the slow updates compared to google suck. Guess I got spoiled
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Hope the situation will get better since they set up the so-called update center. lol
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As far as I know LG Bridge is disabled for LS998. I have a Sprint V30+ and have yet to get it to connect to my phone. Could be a user end error on my part but I have seen others report that it is disabled from carriers.
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i dont think it is i hook up to it and just says no recovery system yet and it shows my software version
suckme69 said:
i dont think it is i hook up to it and just says no recovery system yet and it shows my software version
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Interesting. the only model without recovery...
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Moriatier said:
Interesting. the only model without recovery...
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Any success crossflashing your LS998?
datrmon said:
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Any success crossflashing your LS998?
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it CAN be done by choosing PARTITION DLL in LGUP, and then select all to flash. Format data when you get stuck on LG logo or encounter Android down on first boot. Then the system will boot normally. The Oreo for AS998 also CAN be flashed that way. Comfirmed with a few user friends.
Moriatier said:
it CAN be done by choosing PARTITION DLL in LGUP, and then select all to flash. Format data when you get stuck on LG logo or encounter Android down on first boot. Then the system will boot normally. The Oreo for AS998 also CAN be flashed that way. Comfirmed with a few user friends.
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is there anyone in particular. I need someone to walk me through this process. I don't want to brink my phone
datrmon said:
is there anyone in particular. I need someone to walk me through this process. I don't want to brink my phone
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Any contact info?
Moriatier said:
Any contact info?
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Sent you a pm
Moriatier said:
it CAN be done by choosing PARTITION DLL in LGUP, and then select all to flash. Format data when you get stuck on LG logo or encounter Android down on first boot. Then the system will boot normally. The Oreo for AS998 also CAN be flashed that way. Comfirmed with a few user friends.
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please explain more and links for files?
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Moriatier said:
Any contact info?
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did he send you info?
download AS998 Android 8.0 KDZ：
http://pkg02.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW35MSSF92DBAAK89B
7CBA3/AS99820b_00_0328.kdz
download the tools:
1. LGUP.exe：
suckme69 said:
please explain more and links for files?
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did he send you info?
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WTF CAN not post more words? Sent to his email
Moriatier said:
download AS998 Android 8.0 KDZ：
http://pkg02.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW35MSSF92DBAAK89B
7CBA3/AS99820b_00_0328.kdz
download the tools:
1. LGUP.exe：
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how does this do anything I have ls998 not as998
suckme69 said:
how does this do anything I have ls998 not as998
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He's telling you how to convert your phone to an AS988 and have Oreo. The AS988 has a public KDZ not being kept secret like the LS988.
Are you actually using Sprint? Most people on here -- for reasons I don't understand at all -- buy problematic Sprint phones but don't actually use Sprint as their carrier.
Moriatier said:
Any contact info?
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[email protected]
dntipwn said:
As far as I know LG Bridge is disabled for LS998. I have a Sprint V30+ and have yet to get it to connect to my phone. Could be a user end error on my part but I have seen others report that it is disabled from carriers.
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No they actually locked it down. I got with sprint a while back and they disabled that feature for whatever reason
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He's telling you how to convert your phone to an AS988 and have Oreo. The AS988 has a public KDZ not being kept secret like the LS988.
Are you actually using Sprint? Most people on here -- for reasons I don't understand at all -- buy problematic Sprint phones but don't actually use Sprint as their carrier.
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still no way to do it with the phones signatures ad yes I use sprint
Newbie (well to the V30) here, coming over from the HTC 10, Nexus 5x previous to that... Would like to run a rather stock experience, rooted, twrp and debloated. I've got the AT&T version of this phone.
Which rom is the closest to that?
Thanks!
wdwms said:
Newbie (well to the V30) here, coming over from the HTC 10, Nexus 5x previous to that... Would like to run a rather stock experience, rooted, twrp and debloated. I've got the AT&T version of this phone.
Which rom is the closest to that?
Thanks!
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BoomBox rom falls under your criteria.
Just check if it's compatible with your model, I'm not sure.
wdwms said:
Newbie (well to the V30) here, coming over from the HTC 10, Nexus 5x previous to that... Would like to run a rather stock experience, rooted, twrp and debloated. I've got the AT&T version of this phone.
Which rom is the closest to that?
Thanks!
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I find it easier to just debloat manually...some people consider decent apps as boat and delete stuff you may like...so root delete the junk and enjoy
wdwms said:
Newbie (well to the V30) here, coming over from the HTC 10, Nexus 5x previous to that... Would like to run a rather stock experience, rooted, twrp and debloated. I've got the AT&T version of this phone.
Which rom is the closest to that?
Thanks!
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Boombox is partially debloated with some unnecessary apps being removed, but there's another full-sized stock rom named "Theory of Everything" which is more noticeably debloated and has the features for the AI software. I'd definitely recommend that to anybody new to the LG V30.
Thanks for the reply guys, i think i may jsut go stock and debloat on my own w/Titanium Backup...
wdwms said:
Newbie (well to the V30) here, coming over from the HTC 10, Nexus 5x previous to that... Would like to run a rather stock experience, rooted, twrp and debloated. I've got the AT&T version of this phone.
Which rom is the closest to that?
Thanks!
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Once you convert to Oreo US998 or H930 there's not much to debloat. Wallpapers, Facebook. What else? And I like Facebook. LG Health? I sort of like that, actually.
ChazzMatt said:
Once you convert to Oreo US998 or H930 there's not much to debloat. Wallpapers, Facebook. What else? And I like Facebook. LG Health? I sort of like that, actually.
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Ok whats this converting to US998 all about? I've got the H931 coming, so there is a way i read, so it seems to basically turn the phone into a unlocked version of the H931?
wdwms said:
Ok whats this converting to US998 all about? I've got the H931 coming, so there is a way i read, so it seems to basically turn the phone into a unlocked version of the H931?
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You need to actually read the instructions. Your haven't done that yet? You cannot bootloader unlock and root stock H931. You have convert root H931 to US998.
ChazzMatt said:
You need to actually read the instructions. Your haven't done that yet? You can bootloader unlock and root stock H931. You convert root H931 to US998.
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Don't have the phone yet, so been slowly going through this seeing what I have to learn coming from the HTC 10, was planning on following these instructions to get going: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/wtf-lg-v30-t3790500
I assume thats what you are referring to?
wdwms said:
Don't have the phone yet, so been slowly going through this seeing what I have to learn coming from the HTC 10, was planning on following these instructions to get going: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/wtf-lg-v30-t3790500
I assume thats what you are referring to?
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Right. Jump you post #193 in that thread. Post #1 in that thread has copy and paste of post #193, but the original is easier to read than quoted version.
Print it out if you can. Don't skip steps. It clearly tells when the go to the next section. It's not hard, you just have to follow the steps.
CONCEPT: @TxanMoe discovered LG Oreo on the V30/V30+/V30S has nice flaw where you can flash your own bootloader unlock code to successfully unlock the bootloader, install TWRP and root.
But you need fastboot flash commands. In North America, only the carrier unlocked US998 has that. But you can use dev patched LGUP to convert any other North America phone (except T-mobile H932) to become a US998 Oreo phone. FLASH bootloader unlock code. BOOM. Sprint and Verizon users then add back LTE bands or VoLTE/Wi-fi calling.
Similar situation for the the rest of the world with the European H930 Oreo. Some differences but for this overall view, it's the same concept.
Now, we have learned the June Android security patch will have fix for "LG bootloaders". Unlock the bootloader while you can!
Thank you to all for the input. The phone arrived, but OLED has an issue, some green dot thats always on. More than just one stuck pixel.. back it goes...
LG V30 Version 9.0 it can root ?
Thank you.:good:
Ritazizy said:
LG V30 Version 9.0 it can root ?
Thank you.:good:
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Every V30 in the world can be rooted.
Root Sticky:
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
ChazzMatt said:
Every V30 in the world can be rooted.
Root Sticky:
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
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Thanks you.
But LG V30 (V300L) can root on pie?
Ritazizy said:
Thanks you.
But LG V30 (V300L) can root on pie?
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I'm not going to answer stuff already answered in the instructions. Go read, then if you have ADDITIONAL questions...
Just know that every V30 in the world can be rooted.
You have to temporarily downgrade to early Oreo, and temporarily convert to variant with fastboot flash commands. Arggh. I'm writing stuff already written. Just go READ.
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Ritazizy said:
Hi. I can consult for root lg v30 pie?
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I really want you to read the instructions I have already written. There's nothing new I can add. In the WTF instructions, towards the bottom it talks specifically about the Korean variants.
by you continuing to talk about Pie I know you haven't read anything yet. You have to TEMPORARILY downgrade to early Oreo and TEMPORARILY convert to a variant which has fastboot flash commands. After you unlock bootloader and install TWRP, you can then update back to Korean Pie and keep TWRP and then root on Pie.
But NO, you can't unlock bootloader (necessary for TWRP installation) while on Pie. I've already said that.
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From WTF instructions:
South Korean carrier models more difficult. They can bootloader unlock and root -- but getting modem back is a couple extra steps. @bilong9 has solved the problem:
bilong9 said:
Hi. I have fixed my phone wave (radio/modem).
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He created a separate thread for Korean variants to help others.
* South Korean carrier variants could also use H930 but be careful with modem. (There's more instructions Korean carrier variants here, thanks to @darkidz555 and @bilong9 for their help with this.)
Korean variant owners should follow these instructions by @darkidz555.
@bilong9 has made a helpful video for for Korean carrier variants:
https://youtu.be/qH7jwrCcHu8
Read more in this thread for the Korean carrier models, created by @darkidz555.
Also, here's a recent TWRP-flashable zip "ROM" for Korean variants, thanks to @koo04034.
Ritazizy said:
Thanks you.
But LG V30 (V300L) can root on pie?
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You can update ore to pie
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10JUGBrOgMRkl2doMURw3MvVExND4hMMV/view?usp=drivesdk
how to fix?
what happens how to fix?
Ritazizy said:
what happens how to fix?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmK1WjfzLhleEPJsspHBIU8nW1eRJB6v/view?usp=drivesdk
Show Anti rollback
bilong9 said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmK1WjfzLhleEPJsspHBIU8nW1eRJB6v/view?usp=drivesdk
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Show Anti rollback
Flash rom on TWRP ( PIE_FULL STOCK ) but i cant boot
bilong9 said:
You can update ore to pie
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10JUGBrOgMRkl2doMURw3MvVExND4hMMV/view?usp=drivesdk
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I Flash rom on TWRP ( PIE_FULL STOCK ) but i cant boot
my V30 now show logo LG U+ alway
help me pls.
Ritazizy said:
I Flash rom on TWRP ( PIE_FULL STOCK ) but i cant boot
my V30 now show logo LG U+ alway
help me pls.
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You kdz h930 ( hear the sound start up h930)
install twrp and flash my rom
I received some updates today .. I installed them one after the other but with the last one it seems stuck on the LG Life's Good screen ... do I need to wait; does it take a very long time... already waited like 5 mins now or I can assume it's stuck and what should I do?
I was on oreo and I think the last update was pie
edit: waited 25 mins now.. still nothing
Are you rooted?
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yeahman45 said:
I received some updates today .. I installed them one after the other but with the last one it seems stuck on the LG Life's Good screen ... do I need to wait; does it take a very long time... already waited like 5 mins now or I can assume it's stuck and what should I do?
I was on oreo and I think the last update was pie
edit: waited 25 mins now.. still nothing
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You don't say what variant you have, but known issue with US998 Pie 30b KDZ. So, I assume that's what you have.
See post #2 and post #6 of the US998 Pie KDZ thread for workarounds. If none work, then you have to stay of Oreo 20h until another KDZ is released.
i have us998 variant... I successfully flashed us99820a with lgup and it booted fine again.
I will use this as an opportunity to unlock bootloader, root and install TWRP.
Can I upgrade to pie using TWRP after that?
yeahman45 said:
i have us998 variant... I successfully flashed us99820a with lgup and it booted fine again.
I will use this as an opportunity to unlock bootloader, root and install TWRP.
Can I upgrade to pie using TWRP after that?
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Yes.
But if you can't get to Pie after installing TWRP, you should at least flash US998 20h, not 20a. 20a is only for bootloader unlock. Tons of fixes, improvements in 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h.
I also found this unlock tutorial:
https://www.hardreset.info/devices/lg/lg-v30/faq/faq/lg-bootloader-unlock/
it is a lot simpler than this method https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76584629&postcount=193
I think my used lg v30 was converted from another variant to us998 ... is it safe to unlock the bootloader knowing that my phone might have been converted?
yeahman45 said:
I also found this unlock tutorial:
https://www.hardreset.info/devices/lg/lg-v30/faq/faq/lg-bootloader-unlock/
it is a lot simpler than this method https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76584629&postcount=193
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Stop spreading misinformation.
That link you found is bogus. If there was easier method, I wouldn't have taken time to write up the WTF INSTRUCTIONS.
ChazzMatt said:
Stop spreading misinformation.
That link you found is bogus. If there was easier method, I wouldn't have taken time to write up the WTF INSTRUCTIONS.
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I was just asking mate ... no intention of spreading anything... I don't know what works and what don't at this point.
yeahman45 said:
I think my used lg v30 was converted from another variant to us998 ... is it safe to unlock the bootloader knowing that my phone might have been converted?
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Yes. The WTF INSTRUCTIONS are all you need for ANY variant except for T-Mobile H932. You should read them so you wouldn't be asking unnecessary questions like this.
All North American variants (EXCEPT T-MOBILE H932) HAVE to (at least temporarily) convert to USS98 for bootloader unlock. If people are not Sprint customers, then they stay on US998 firmware or flash to other firmware. Sprint customers can flash back to Sprint TWRP flashable zip to get back on Sprint firmware.
ChazzMatt said:
Yes. The WTF INSTRUCTIONS are all you need for ANY variant except for T-Mobile H932. You should read them so you wouldn't be asking unnecessary questions like this.
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better ask and be safe and be stupid than sorry imo
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I was just asking mate ... no intention of spreading anything... I don't know what works and what don't at this point.
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The WTF INSTRUCTIONS were written in May 2018 and have been updated constantly.
Read it web browser, not an app. Print out if you can.
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yeahman45 said:
better ask and be safe and be stupid than sorry imo
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Here, read the ROOT STICKY GUIDE:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
Start with Post #1.
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yeahman45 said:
better ask and be safe and be stupid than sorry imo
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All your questions will be answered in the WTF INSTRUCTIONS.
We've had bootloader unlock and root since May 2018 and all possible questions have already been asked and answered.
Read in web browser, not an app. Helps to print them out.
Note there are a dozen Troubleshooting Tips (Section 7) IN that post, so if you have any issues please don't ask questions until you've tried them all?
Because that's going to be our answer anyway.
Besides that, you can also SEARCH that WTF thread for key words. More recent posts would be more relevant, of course.