Is it possible to give this feature to all v30 models in android pie?
We already have it now in Oreo:
Fully enable DTS 3D stereo (root needed)
For all models, with most recent Oreo software. Been rolling out since December 2018 and now all models that have the updated firmware have the DTS framework. Yes, you need root, but all V30/V30+/V30S can be rooted.
Can you clarify your question?
ChazzMatt said:
We already have it now in Oreo:
Fully enable DTS 3D stereo (root needed)
For all models, with most recent Oreo software. Been rolling out since December 2019 and now all models that have the update firmware have the DTS framework. Yes, you need root, but all V30/V30+/V30S can be rooted.
Can you clarify your question?
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I know that the feature is enabled with root. I just wonder if it is possible to fully open this feature with the new android update. Also thanks.
karizma4yazar said:
I know that the feature is enabled with root. I just wonder if it is possible to fully open this feature with the new android update. Also thanks.
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LG must be putting the framework (libs) into the V30 for a reason... I would expect in some future update they will enable it for unrooted, stock firmware. But we have no guarantee.
Hi everyone,
H93120c variant seems to be more difficult to root as expected.
Need someone who has knowledge how to do it as there are not unanimous info about it.
All I know is that I have to downgrade to one of the previous versions like H930 or USXXX.
Help, appreciated
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techski886 said:
Hi everyone,
H93120c variant seems to be more difficult to root as expected.
Need someone who has knowledge how to do it as there are not unanimous info about it.
All I know is that I have to downgrade to one of the previous versions like H930 or USXXX.
Help, appreciated
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H931 has been rooted since May 2018, over a year ago.
There is "unanimous" info about it here on XDA. It's not difficult. It's just like Canada H933, Sprint LS998, Verizon VS996, regional AS998.
You just haven't read the Root Sticky yet or WTF instructions.
I suggest you start with post #1 of this sticky:
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
This is just for rooted and running stock firmware.
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Now, running AOSP/LINEAGE custom ROMs on H931 & H933 takes extra work, but there's guides in this forum for that.
Installing custom roms is something different from rooting. I've been rooted for over 1.5 years on V30, but still running stock firmware with mods.
Thank you for reply.
I have actually found whole instruction of how to do it.
Now after flashing to US996 I switched on phone (unneccesarily) and it forced me to connect to WI FI and after flashing OREO (2nd step in Frankenstein method) it updated straight away via wi fi to latest security patch which doesn't allow flashing new_unlock.bin.
So I need to flash again both roms but LGUP doesn't recognize my device anymore.
I am going to try out this Uppecut from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
They don't mention v30 though, so will see.
Thanks
techski886 said:
Thank you for reply.
I have actually found whole instruction of how to do it.
Now after flashing to US996 I switched on phone (unneccesarily) and it forced me to connect to WI FI and after flashing OREO (2nd step in Frankenstein method) it updated straight away via wi fi to latest security patch which doesn't allow flashing new_unlock.bin.
So I need to flash again both roms but LGUP doesn't recognize my device anymore.
I am going to try out this Uppecut from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
They don't mention v30 though, so will see.
Thanks
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1) Uppercut doesn't work on Oreo.
2) Now that you are on US998 Oreo 20h, you can use Dev Patched LGUP to downgrade back to 20a or 20b. You don't need to flash Nougat.
ChazzMatt said:
2) Now that you are on US998 Oreo 20h, you can use Dev Patched LGUP to downgrade back to 20a or 20b. You don't need to flash Nougat.
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Can't do as Dev patched LGUP I successfully did the operations with, doesn't recognize my device anymore (after flashed roms and unluckily updated to 2019 patch): After running LGUP and connecting the phone, in LGUP menu under model shows as "Unknown".
sorry, duplicate post.
Still same
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Also tried other computer with new installation of LG drivers and LGUP Dual, again same.
I have found this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/bring-lg-g5-to-life-download-mode-lgup-t3565508
But it includes uppercut. @ChazzMatt do you think it's worth a shot?
Thanks
Do you think new updated patched LGUP for good?
techski886 said:
Still same
Also tried other computer with new installation of LG drivers and LGUP Dual, again same.
I have found this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/bring-lg-g5-to-life-download-mode-lgup-t3565508
But it includes uppercut. @ChazzMatt do you think it's worth a shot?
Thanks
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You can try.
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You can try.
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I did try a lot of settings, installing and uninstalling drivers, changed USB ports and accidentally was able to discover the device properly - what helped was to simply unplug and plug in usb cable while still on USB download mode.
Now I want to flash to Lineage and cannot find my previous h931 model on the list:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=286730
Should I choose h930 then?
techski886 said:
I did try a lot of settings, installing and uninstalling drivers, changed USB ports and accidentally was able to discover the device properly - what helped was to simply unplug and plug in usb cable while still on USB download mode.
Now I want to flash to Lineage and cannot find my previous h931 model on the list:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=286730
Should I choose h930 then?
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Yes.
Read the Root Sticky, post #2.
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
* It tells how for all models EXCEPT H932, you can use "H930" AOSP/LINEAGE custom ROMs.
* And it also tells how former H931/H933 need EXTRA prep work before being able to install AOSP/LINEAGE custom ROMs.
This is what it's referring to:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/running-h930-aosp-rom-us998-converted-t3889320
This is one reason why in the Root Sticky, I also recommend running rooted stock firmware (and maybe install the Anxious V30 Magisk module for various mods), until you read through all that and get prepared.
ANXIOUS V30 MODULE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/anxiousv30-magisk-mod-t3865146
I've got it rooted, now from what I've read I can either
1 Upgrade to from b to h twrp stock (and maybe after some time go for e and then custom rom, in that case - can I downgrade easily?)
OR
2 Go for e straight up and then Lineage (following all necessary steps)
This is going to be opinion question now:
Is there any particulal reason u stayed on stock apart from audio and camera updates?
My goal with Lineage was to separate from google, I am afraid if I stayed on stock (even rooted) there is still going to be a lot of private data sent out in the background.
Is this viable on stock?
Thanks
techski886 said:
My goal with Lineage was to separate from google, I am afraid if I stayed on stock (even rooted) there is still going to be a lot of private data sent out in the background.
Is this viable on stock?
Thanks
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Not that I'm aware of. If you are talking about installing microG, etc.
techski886 said:
This is going to be opinion question now:
Is there any particular reason u stayed on stock apart from audio and camera updates?
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OK, I will answer as long as you realize this is only MY opinion. I am only telling the reason for MY choice.
On every device except for this one (all phones/tablets since 2010 for me and my wife and even friends), I've alway run custom ROMs. I even wrote threads about custom ROMs available for certain devices, and what had recently been updated, who the devs were, etc. So, you know where I'm coming from.
However, on my V30, while I am rooted I have not installed AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs. I chose not to, because in the beginning the DAC didn't work with custom ROMs. Now it does. But LG camera doesn't work and neither does the DTS 3D Stereo libs. (The most common question in the custom ROM threads is how to get back LG stock camera; you can't.) Also it's my understanding (correct me if I'm wrong), but no V30 AOSP/Lineage custom ROMS have VoLTE. (doesn't' affect me personally as my AT&T Prepaid plan on my NON-AT&T branded phone doesn't qualify -- but for many people, they need VoLTE.)
Plus initially there were stability problems with early custom ROMs, where various people complained their phone was randomly rebooting several times a day. Again, that was in the past (early 2018), which I know is not the current state of custom ROMs. Still, in my current job, I need my phone working all the time for business communication, dealing with often urgent issues.
I found with rooted stock stable firmware, I had total control of my phone -- while having DAC, LG Camera, DTS 3D stereo. I could install mods like Anxious V30 omnibus module, and even Gravity Box and Xstana to add more functionality and even customize status bar icons. I also use Nova launcher with my own choice of icon pack, my own wallpaper.
I know the devs work VERY hard to make the custom ROMs as good as they can be, and I appreciate that. Many people come to the V30 for the easy rooting and because of the custom ROMs. But too many people root their V30 and IMMEDIATELY jump into custom ROMs without even updating their firmware back to most recent stock firmware first. (T-mobile H932 is the worst for that; you have to root that variant on Nougat and people then try to jump from that to Lineage Pie and it's a nightmare. Causes their fingerprint sensor not to work, etc.) This makes their custom ROMs buggy and they become disillusioned, when after rooting they should update to most recent stock firmware (necessary for good custom ROM foundation), and take a couple of days to read the various custom ROM threads to see what works, what doesn't.
Also, then when they do install a custom ROM (after making a TWRP backup) if something acts wonky, they will have a better idea if it's that ROM or the phone, since they have rooted stock firmware experience to compare. If it's that ROM, then go try another.
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Regrettably, you have one of the two V30 variants (H931/H933) which don't like AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs, at least after simply unlocking bootloader and rooting. Through much experimentation, users of those variants have found methods to "inoculate" their phones so they CAN run those custom ROMs.
First of all thank you for your opinion and great help so far.
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Not that I'm aware of. If you are talking about installing microG, etc.
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So what I've read is that Gapps sends data in the background about ur phone even without account.
This is my main concern with stock ROM, unless you have blocked all connections on AFWall for all Gapps what actually give you the guarantee that it is not doing that?
You probably don't really want to block all Gapps functionality anyway.
This is the power that comes with MicroG - easliy block / unlock when you needed with proper sandboxing and the fact that custom ROM is Open Source confirms that there is no operations going on without your consent in the background.
However, on my V30, while I am rooted I have not installed AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs. I chose not to, because in the beginning the DAC didn't work with custom ROMs. Now it does. But LG camera doesn't work and neither does the DTS 3D Stereo libs. (The most common question in the custom ROM threads is how to get back LG stock camera; you can't.) Also it's my understanding (correct me if I'm wrong), but no V30 AOSP/Lineage custom ROMS have VoLTE. (doesn't' affect me personally as my AT&T Prepaid plan on my NON-AT&T branded phone doesn't qualify -- but for many people, they need VoLTE.)
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So app like Linphone - wich is VoIP will also not work?
I found with rooted stock stable firmware, I had total control of my phone -- while having DAC, LG Camera, DTS 3D stereo. I could install mods like Anxious V30 omnibus module, and even Gravity Box and Xstana to add more functionality and even customize status bar icons. I also use Nova launcher with my own choice of icon pack, my own wallpaper.
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In this GCAM can I switch to wide angle lens?
Btw, have you checked how many trackers Nova Launcher has? Do you block it on AFWall? Otherwise I wouldn't dare to use it.
Regrettably, you have one of the two V30 variants (H931/H933) which don't like AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs, at least after simply unlocking bootloader and rooting. Through much experimentation, users of those variants have found methods to "inoculate" their phones so they CAN run those custom ROMs.
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Yes the instructions include a lot of "if's", and the process doesn't seem to be straight forward.
Lastly, after I am not satsified with the Lineage and humbly want to come back to stock ROM. Can I like, just flash previous ROM? Let's say I install H933(20G), then US998(E), then custom ROM.
Can I flash H93320b again and then go through the process to update to latest ROM?
Thanks
techski886 said:
First of all thank you for your opinion and great help so far.
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you are welcome!
techski886 said:
So app like Linphone - wich is VoIP will also not work?
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VoIP apps should work. On another device with custom ROM, my Google Voice VoIP works fine, even though that custom ROM doesn't have VoLTE capability.
It's just that VoLTE is a carrier-enabled feature.
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In this GCAM can I switch to wide angle lens?
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Yes, there are versions of GCam were you can switch to wide-angle lens. I kept track of GCam ports in the early days, but haven't for the past few months. Better to ask in the ROM threads, where that is what they have to use.
techski886 said:
Lastly, after I am not satsified with the Lineage and humbly want to come back to stock ROM. Can I like, just flash previous ROM? Let's say I install H933(20G), then US998(E), then custom ROM.
Can I flash H93320b again and then go through the process to update to latest ROM?
Thanks
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To come back to stock rooted, two ways:
1) flash latest US998 20h Oreo KDZ via Refurbish in LGUP (or Pie if released by then). You should still have unlocked bootloader (confirmed by the "scary" bootloader unlock warning LG throws in your face for a few seconds).
Reinstall TWRP and flash the three root files again (encryption disabler, root check disabler, Magisk) < Those instructions would work for your scenario also.
OR
2) while on custom ROM -- where you still have TWRP -- you would merely flash the stock firmware TWRP-flashable zips (ROM) we have for US998 + Magisk. There are two caveats, however... For some reason you need to flash 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h TWRP-flashable zips all back-to-back in TWRP, then flash Magisk 18.X. (You can "stack" them to flash successively + Magisk, before rebooting.)
Also the Oreo TWRP flashable zips don't like Magisk 19.x. So, you would need to temporarily downgrade to Magisk 18.X until after you successfully reboot after the 20h TWRP flashable zip.
Maybe with Pie TWRP-flashable zip, when it arrives, will be different -- where you would only need to flash one TWRP flashable zip. But right now due to the massive audio framework changes starting with 20f, they sort of all build on each other (increments): 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h.
The TWRP-flashable zips (ROM versions of the KDZ files) are found in the US998 KDZ thread.
I'm on Lineage successfully! Great. Only thing left to do is to enable wide lens on GCam. Which I find troublesome.
Got GApi2 Enabled but still Camera app won't start (I mean GCAm) as normal Camera app is working.
I have tried two versions of GCam and both react the same.
So I've done what the guys said in the post for h931 to do first h933 20g then us998 20e then straight up to Lineage.
Now I think whether I should go flash maybe some roms in the middle in order for GCam to work, maybe I should include " 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h TWRP-flashable zip" before even going for instruction in the post (to install h993 20g).
What do you think?
techski886 said:
I'm on Lineage successfully! Great. Only thing left to do is to enable wide lens on GCam. Which I find troublesome.
Got GApi2 Enabled but still Camera app won't start (I mean GCAm) as normal Camera app is working.
I have tried two versions of GCam and both react the same.
So I've done what the guys said in the post for h931 to do first h933 20g then us998 20e then straight up to Lineage.
Now I think whether I should go flash maybe some roms in the middle in order for GCam to work, maybe I should include " 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h TWRP-flashable zip" before even going for instruction in the post (to install h993 20g).
What do you think?
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Made GCam to work, MicroG + SELinux persmissive mode was needed.
Fully content with the setup now :good:
Sorry if this has been asked but I looked through and didn't see any LG based PIE ROMS.
Are there any about?
I've tried all the usual PIE ROMS (Lineage, DOT, HAVOC etc). Just fancy trying an LG Based Custom ROM without going back to complete stock.
Thanks,
Ross
Roshi69 said:
Sorry if this has been asked but I looked through and didn't see any LG based PIE ROMS.
Are there any about?
I've tried all the usual PIE ROMS (Lineage, DOT, HAVOC etc). Just fancy trying an LG Based Custom ROM without going back to complete stock.
Thanks,
Ross
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Well, first LG has to release Pie. I'm only half-joking.
EU H930 30a failed as Release Candidate and EU H93030b became the first official EU H930 Pie release for that variant. Then H930 30b was pulled from LG's servers due to RAM management complaints. A new, improved version supposedly released among Korean carrier variants. Australia H930DS got Pie less than a month ago, but don't think it's new, improved one. No North American variants have received Pie yet.
So, everyone is sort of in limbo.
Back during early Nougat and early Oreo there were a couple of stock-based ROMs. WETA US998 ROM by @Mentalmuso and BOOMBOX by @Whiskeyomega (which achieved cult status with audiophiles). Both departed the scene about a year ago. WETA Nougat was a favorite of many, but the Oreo version was never really finished. Link was posted unofficially just to show progress, but dev then said he was moving on to other things. Boombox Oreo was never updated past August 2018 -- whereas in the 12 months since then LG has given us DTS 3D stereo libs in stock Oreo updates and major camera improvements.
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COMMENTARY
Stock ROMs are few and far between for two reasons:
1) unlike the old days, current LG firmware doesn't need much improvement (at least Oreo). It's very stable, fast, fluid. Great battery life.
Don't like the look?
Install Nova launcher with cube rotation, your choice of icon packs, your own wallpaper.
Want some mods?
* Install Anxious V30 Magisk mod. (Still for Oreo right now. The dev may develop for Pie when it's ever released for her North American carrier. I'm still on stock, rooted Oreo so that's perfectly fine.)
Enables:
All Lockscreen Weather Animations, Anxious Kernel Script, Custom/V50 App Profiles, DTS:X 3D Surround, Dual Speaker for North American Variants, Falsified Advanced DAC Mode (a.k.a. Forced HIM, but well done), G7/V40/V50 Camera Features (Updated Camera App, Updated Gallery App, Google Lens, Super Bright Mode, Updated AI & Filter Data), Google Phone (stable), Google Sans, JoyPixels 5.0, LG Equalizer Settings (w/ Custom EQ), Pixel Roboto & Various Other Fonts, Pixel WiFi Mod, Razer Phone 2 Nova Launcher, US GPS Config, YouTube Vanced (Black);
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* install EdXposed (passes Safety Net) and then install Gravity Box. Other EdXposed mods available.
* Turn on call recording
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/volume-button-answer-mod-call-ui-oreo-t3951967
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/enable-native-call-recording-lg-v30-t3869260
Think there's some bloatware you don't need?
Install Titanium Backup, and freeze whatever you don't like. (US998 has almost no bloatware to begin with. I froze Twitter and maybe one other app.)
2) Because of #1, most devs don't like to spend time on stock ROMs. @Whiskeyomega developed some audio mods (which he posted as standalone mods in Themes/Apps section), and then his Boombox ROM was mostly giving users their choice of which audio mods to install (which anyone could themselves on stock from this standalone mods) and some other tweaks/debloating. It was basically his personal version of stock ROM, which anyone can do themselves. See point #1 again and all the stuff you can do yourself, which includes audio mods.
MOST devs who create full blown ROMs want to do BIGGER things than merely tweak/debloat already-debloated stock firmware. So, they go to AOSP/Lineage ROMs. (I'm not including public service ROMs like the stock-based TWRP flashable zips. Those have some build prop tweaks, but are mainly KDZ rebuilt as a ROM -- which we all APPRECIATE GREATLY!)
Once stock Pie is released widely, most ROM devs will move on to Android 10 (Q) ROMs. Because they will want to do something not yet done.
ChazzMatt said:
Well, first LG has to release Pie. I'm only half-joking.
EU H930 30a failed as Release Candidate and EU H93030b became the first official EU H930 Pie release for that variant. Then H930 30b was pulled from LG's servers due to RAM management complaints. A new, improved version supposedly released among Korean carrier variants. Australia H930DS got Pie less than a month ago, but don't think it's new, improved one. No North American variants have received Pie yet.
So, everyone is sort of in limbo.
Back during early Nougat and early Oreo there were a couple of stock-based ROMs. WETA US998 ROM by @Mentalmuso and BOOMBOX by @Whiskeyomega's which achieved cult status with audiophiles. Both departed the scene about a year ago. WETA Nougat was a favorite of many, but the Oreo version was never really finished. Link was posted unofficially just to show progress, but dev then said he was moving on to other things. Boombox Oreo was never updated past August 2018 -- whereas in the 12 months since then LG has given us DTS 3D stereo libs in stock Oreo updates and major camera improvements.
Stock ROMs are few and far between for two reasons:
1) unlike the old days, current LG firmware doesn't need much improvement (at least Oreo). It's very stable, fast, fluid. Great battery life.
Don't like the look?
Install Nova launcher with cube rotation, your choice of icon packs, your own wallpaper.
Want some mods?
* Install Anxious V30 Magisk mod. (Still for Oreo right now. The dev may develop for Pie when it's ever released for her North American carrier. I'm still on stock, rooted Oreo so that's perfectly fine.)
* install EdXposed (passes Safety Net) and then install Gravity Box. Other EdXposed mods available.
* Turn on call recording
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/volume-button-answer-mod-call-ui-oreo-t3951967
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/enable-native-call-recording-lg-v30-t3869260
Think there's some bloatware you don't need?
Install Titanium Backup, and freeze whatever you don't like. (US998 has almost no bloatware to begin with. I froze Twitter and maybe one other app.)
2) Because of #1, most devs don't like to spend time on stock ROMs. @Whiskeyomega developed some audio mods (which he posted as standalone mods in Themes/Apps section), and then his Boombox ROM was mostly giving users their choice of which audio mods to install (which anyone could themselves on stock from this standalone mods) and some other tweaks/debloating. It was basically his personal version of stock ROM, which anyone can do themselves. See point #1 again and all the stuff you can do yourself, which includes audio mods.
So, MOST devs want to do BIGGER things than merely tweak/debloat already-debloated stock firmware. So, they go to AOSP/Lineage ROMs.
Once stock Pie is released widely, most devs will move on to Android 10 (Q) ROMs. Because they will want to do something not yet done.
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Suppose that all makes sense.
I'm currently running Lineage and have no complaints...
I just sort of fancied trying the LG software again if it was out for PIE and someone may have had a rooted ROM that allows changing the navigation, status bar etc
Roshi69 said:
Suppose that all makes sense.
I'm currently running Lineage and have no complaints...
I just sort of fancied trying the LG software again if it was out for PIE and someone may have had a rooted ROM that allows changing the navigation, status bar etc
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I'm running rooted stock firmware with no complaints. I changed status bar icons with Xposed mods (including Gravity Box and Xstana), I'm running Nova launcher with my choice of icons, Anxious V30 mod and other stuff.
Agreed, mod rom can be replace by xposed and stuff. What we lack is a back port rom from newer model like v50. (Like what we see on older s series have backport rom from newe one)
The question is in the title.
Finally Pie arrived to my TWN 930DS. I'm Ok with my stock 20e firmware. Some draining started in the last month or so, but the firmware works fine. Memory management is crap, but doesn't expect more from LG.
So, I have two ways to go. Upgrade to 20f, that is a 2019 04 25 firmware to my TWN V30, or upgrade to Pie, to a 30c firmware.
I'd like to stay stock rooted because of the camera, but wanna get rid of the draining, that usually starts with Android after staying on a firmware longer than half a year.
So, does Pie worth it? Is that a battery drainer? Or stay on Oreo, that works more or less, but fine in general?
How is the memory management with Pie? I have like 800-900MB of free RAM after getting rid of most of the LG crap in Oreo (the stock Oreo firmware on my Mi5 has usually 1.8-2.4G free ram. My P10 Plus has 3.2-3.6G (from 6GB) free RAM running stock PIE... both of them are unrooted, fully stock).
So, what are the experiences?
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The question is in the title.
Finally Pie arrived to my TWN 930DS. I'm Ok with my stock 20e firmware. Some draining started in the last month or so, but the firmware works fine. Memory management is crap, but doesn't expect more from LG.
So, I have two ways to go. Upgrade to 20f, that is a 2019 04 25 firmware to my TWN V30, or upgrade to Pie, to a 30c firmware.
I'd like to stay stock rooted because of the camera, but wanna get rid of the draining, that usually starts with Android after staying on a firmware longer than half a year.
So, does Pie worth it? Is that a battery drainer? Or stay on Oreo, that works more or less, but fine in general?
How is the memory management with Pie? I have like 800-900MB of free RAM after getting rid of most of the LG crap in Oreo (the stock Oreo firmware on my Mi5 has usually 1.8-2.4G free ram. My P10 Plus has 3.2-3.6G (from 6GB) free RAM running stock PIE... both of them are unrooted, fully stock).
So, what are the experiences?
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You're probably better off updating to most recent Oreo.
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You're probably better off updating to most recent Oreo.
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To continue this thread a bit, have you upgraded? I know you like this device as much as me, and my only real issue right now is my Verizon 4G has gotten terrible this year. I assume Magisk root, TB, Adaway, etc work still on Pie? Debating upgrading to the TWRP flashable 30b (if that's the latest non-Verizon version?)
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To continue this thread a bit, have you upgraded? I know you like this device as much as me, and my only real issue right now is my Verizon 4G has gotten terrible this year. I assume Magisk root, TB, Adaway, etc work still on Pie? Debating upgrading to the TWRP flashable 30b (if that's the latest non-Verizon version?)
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I easily upgraded my spare V30+ to stock US998 Pie (not even signed in with my Gmail account), but on my main V30+ I am still on latest Oreo -- on purpose. I don't see any improvements in stock Pie I need at this point in time. It's the same camera, the same look to the GUI. Besides that, I'm already running rooted stock firmware, Nova launcher + wallpaper + icon pack + I have Magisk and Xposed mods set up for what I want.
Pie isn't any faster nor have better battery life than last Oreo. Once US998 Pie improves I may switch to Pie, but right now I see no need for my daily phone.
Plus a lot of people are having problems updating to the US998 30b stock Pie, even with the TWRP flashable zip. Many people hang on the LG/ThinQ logo and it never boots. There's something wonky about it. There's method listed at the top of post #2 in the Pie KDZ thread and then 3 different workarounds listed in post #6 of the the KDZ thread (two of which involve using TWRP and Partition DL).
ChazzMatt said:
I easily upgraded my spare V30+ to stock US998 Pie (not even signed in with my Gmail account), but on my main V30+ I am still on latest Oreo -- on purpose. I don't see any improvements in stock Pie I need at this point in time. It's the same camera, the same look to the GUI. Besides that, I'm already running rooted stock firmware, Nova launcher + wallpaper + icon pack + I have Magisk and Xposed mods set up for what I want.
Pie isn't any faster nor have better battery life than last Oreo. Once US998 Pie improves I may switch to Pie, but right now I see no need for my daily phone.
Plus a lot of people are having problems updating to the US998 30b stock Pie, even with the TWRP flashable zip. Many people hang on the LG/ThinQ logo and it never boots. There's something wonky about it. There's method listed at the top of post #2 in the Pie KDZ thread and then 3 different workarounds listed in post #6 of the the KDZ thread (two of which involve using TWRP and Partition DL).
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Awesome response, I definitely thought you were going to recommend Pie. I agree, I'll stick on Oreo for now. Still no clue why VZ 4G is bad now...