Hey guys. So as many of you know, 6.0 (M) is going to be released within the next month. I was doing a little research and found that Sprint is testing a new software version. The new build number is different than what the stock version has. Stock version is running 5.0.1/LRX21Y/LS990ZVA. The new build number is now LS990ZVB. This could be two different things. It's either Stagefright fixes (which we still need for the stock firmware) or Android 6.0/M/Marshmallow (whatever you call it, I will refer to it as M). M is supposed to bring many new features including: Doze (better battery saving), Dark UI (Might have been taken out), and the home screen on Nexus devices can be rotated. If you want to check the UAP (User Agent Profile), go here: http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS990-SPRINT/latest it might change before the actual release happens. I will also have a thread on how to root ZVA. It is simple but with the LS990 it doesn't always work with the script that was actually made.
Hoping it's m, because I did read somewhere that lg was skipping 5.1 and going straight to 6
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Hoping it's m, because I did read somewhere that lg was skipping 5.1 and going straight to 6
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I read that too. I'm hoping so too.
If it follows all the other updates, it won't actually push until it turns to ZVC.
rofl LS990ZVB 100% will not be Marshmallow.
I wouldn't expect that possibility until early next year.
lollipop LS990ZVB source code is now out.
And it's the stagefright fix.
http://support.sprint.com/support/a...:FindAndUpdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourLgG3#!/
If you have updated to ZVB go here for root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...k-root-zva-t3141390/post61496772#post61496772 use the manual commands to root.
Stagefright
Its just the stagefrigjt patch i think
ZVC now.
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ZVC now.
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Every time we root this sucker we get a new update! This is so much fun and very exciting!
P.S. I'm guessing that it is a fix for stagefright 2.0. http://www.androidcentral.com/what-you-need-know-about-stagefright-20
Hi fellow Aussies, ZTE AU has finally updated the web site so you can download the Nougat B12 ROM.
I'm downloading now and going to install over my current B12 so I can look at build.prop and see if it has any localisation for us.
http://www.ztemobiles.com.au/feature_AXON7.htm
Firmware Upgrade from V1.2.0B09 to V1.2.0B12 - Released 12/09/2018
But the zip is 2.8Gb so it is a full ROM, not just an update. Make sure you're at least running Nougat B09 but B10 will be fine too. They specify B09 as they never released B10 for AU.
Edit: I don't think it is any different to the files from other countries. Build prop still has EN GB as default location same as the one I already installed.
Awesome thank you for that info, I have a friend that needs her Axon 7 updated, I'll check it out for her.
I'm running the B16 Oreo Build atm, giving it a test run
I'm patiently waiting for an official public release of Oreo. Too many on XDA want everything to happen overnight jump the gun and go flash happy with custom ROMs and brick their devices or whine about stuff not working.....
RobboW said:
I'm patiently waiting for an official public release of Oreo. Too many on XDA want everything to happen overnight jump the gun and go flash happy with custom ROMs and brick their devices or whine about stuff not working.....
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Maybe it's because of rumors about official Oreo release? I saw some posts on XDA and Reddit that upgrade from Nougat to Oreo may be a one way ticket to lock your device. Locked bootloader, no root, no EDL and ability to downgrade.
But they are only rumors.
@RobboW
I'm hearing you there, I jumped in feet first unfortunately
I soft bricked my phone but managed to recover it with an Edl package
Hello dear users and developers of firmware for the device LG V30+
Today I became the owner of LG v30+ 4/128 (H930DS), currently it has a software version installed: Android 7.1.2, Kernel version 4.4.63, Software version V10d-IND-XX (I don’t quite understand what the last meaning means)
I respect all developers of firmware for this device, but I want to ask which firmware is more stable (where both camera modules work well and there is support for the built-in analog digital converter) and has more functions in terms of interface customization? Interested in Android version 8 and 9.
Thank you for paying attention to this thread. :fingers-crossed:
vArhont said:
Hello dear users and developers of firmware for the device LG V30+
Today I became the owner of LG v30+ 4/128 (H930DS), currently it has a software version installed: Android 7.1.2, Kernel version 4.4.63, Software version V10d-IND-XX (I don’t quite understand what the last meaning means)
I respect all developers of firmware for this device, but I want to ask which firmware is more stable (where both camera modules work well and there is support for the built-in analog digital converter) and has more functions in terms of interface customization? Interested in Android version 8 and 9.
Thank you for paying attention to this thread. :fingers-crossed:
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V10d-IND-XX
"10" means Nougat
20 would be Oreo.
Your best bet right now is to update to early Oreo (pre-July 2018) to unlock bootloader, install TWRP and root. Then update to current rooted Oreo firmware.
Everything will work, and you can flash Magisk modules to get some custom stuff.
See WTF thread for bootloader unlock and TWRP.
ChazzMatt said:
Your best bet right now is to update to early Oreo (pre-July 2018) to unlock bootloader, install TWRP and root. Then update to current rooted Oreo firmware.
Everything will work, and you can flash Magisk modules to get some custom stuff.
See WTF thread for bootloader unlock and TWRP.
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Tell me please, do I understand you well? Do you offer to upgrade to the Oreo version, install twrp and root on your smartphone and stay on the original LG Oreo firmware?
There are several nuances that I forgot to clarify. It is desirable that the firmware was without GApps, from Google services I use only a translator. (I have not used GApps for more than two years)
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V10d-IND-XX
"10" means Nougat
20 would be Oreo.
Your best bet right now is to update to early Oreo (pre-July 2018) to unlock bootloader, install TWRP and root. Then update to current rooted Oreo firmware.
Everything will work, and you can flash Magisk modules to get some custom stuff.
See WTF thread for bootloader unlock and TWRP.
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Connect smartphone to the Internet. Writes that a software update is available to the version: V10e-JAN-23-2018. Update device? Can I then install TWRP and root after this update?
vArhont said:
Tell me please, do I understand you well? Do you offer to upgrade to the Oreo version, install twrp and root on your smartphone and stay on the original LG Oreo firmware?
There are several nuances that I forgot to clarify. It is desirable that the firmware was without GApps, from Google services I use only a translator. (I have not used GApps for more than two years)
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Stock firmware doesn't use GAPPS.
Yes, stay on Oreo stock firmware, but unlock bootloader, install TWRP. After that, there's an updated stock OREO H930DS TWRP-flashable zip you can flash to update to latest Oreo.
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Connect smartphone to the Internet. Writes that a software update is available to the version: V10e-JAN-23-2018. Update device? Can I then install TWRP and root after this update?
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What you are seeing is old. Please go to WTF thread. That will answer all your questions and give you links.
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Stock firmware doesn't use GAPPS.
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Stock firmware uses gapps, otherwise you wouldnt have any play services on the phone when you buy it
And how much of the gapps are used depends on how much google makes the manufacturers install, changes every now and then.
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Stock firmware uses gapps, otherwise you wouldnt have any play services on the phone when you buy it [emoji14]
And how much of the gapps are used depends on how much google makes the manufacturers install, changes every now and then.
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OK to clarify, you don't install AOSP GAPPS package with stock firmware.
It already has the apps, and you can manually install what else you need.
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Connect smartphone to the Internet. Writes that a software update is available to the version: V10e-JAN-23-2018. Update device? Can I then install TWRP and root after this update?
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The update your are seeing is old Nougat firmware from a year ago.
Please go read this below. It has all your answers...
WTF BOOTLOADER UNLOCK, Post #193
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OK to clarify, you don't install AOSP GAPPS package with stock firmware.
It already has the apps, and you can manually install what else you need.
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The update your are seeing is old Nougat firmware from a year ago.
Please go read this below. It has all your answers...
WTF BOOTLOADER UNLOCK, Post #193
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Does the standard firmware already have GApps? I would not want to have a GApps core in a smartphone.
Even if we take into account the smallest NANO package, then it has the following components and telemetry as a gift.
Device Health Services
Google App (Search)
Google Package Installer (replaces stock / AOSP Package Installer)
Google Play services
I would like a clean firmware without any trace of google. What can you recommend?
vArhont said:
Does the standard firmware already have GApps? I would not want to have a GApps core in a smartphone.
Even if we take into account the smallest NANO package, then it has the following components and telemetry as a gift.
Device Health Services
Google App (Search)
Google Package Installer (replaces stock / AOSP Package Installer)
Google Play services
I would like a clean firmware without any trace of google. What can you recommend?
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You don't need "GAPPs" on stock. The firmware has what it needs already.
You are complicating the requirements if you now also want no Google. You wanted no bugs.
Tell you what. Unlock the bootloader, install TWRP and root, and update to latest firmware. After that, you're on your own.
You can install whatever custom ROM you want, but there's none with no bugs at this point in time.
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Please go read this below. It has all your answers...
WTF BOOTLOADER UNLOCK, Post #193
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I apologize for the concern, I am very grateful for your help. But I still do not understand. Is Android upgraded from the air with the Nougat 7.1.2 V10d-IND-XX version to V10e-JAN-23-2018 version? (This is exactly what my smartphone is now offering, as it writes on the display of the device)
In your "WTF" thread, I read about my device:
US998 Oreo, European H930 Oreo, H930DS Oreo, and open market V30S Oreo have the fastboot flash commands and boot loader unlock flaw. (With pre-July 2018 security patch firmware; don't worry, we can get you there.) At present, if you have post-July Android security patch, you can downgrade to unlock your bootloader.
* India H930DS would use the IND H930DS Oreo KDZ. which has India-specific VoLTE for carriers like Jio -- with pre-July 2018 security patch firmware
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And I don’t understand whether I need to be updated or not needed to be updated in order not to make an downgrade.
I will clarify that we need a European version of the firmware.
And once again, I apologize for my poor knowledge of English.
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I apologize for the concern, I am very grateful for your help. But I still do not understand. Is Android upgraded from the air with the Nougat 7.1.2 V10d-IND-XX version to V10e-JAN-23-2018 version? (This is exactly what my smartphone is now offering, as it writes on the display of the device)
And I don’t understand whether I need to be updated or not needed to be updated in order not to make an downgrade.
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Please do not mention any "10" (Nougat) firmware you are seeing. I've told you 3 times now that's old, outdated. You need "20" Oreo, but to UNlock bootloader you need specific version of Oreo before then updating to current Oreo. It will have a 20. Like 20A.
Updating from old version of Nougat to slightly less old version of Nougat does no good. You can NOT unlock H930DS bootloader on Nougat. You need to jump to specific version of Oreo.
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I will clarify that we need a European version of the firmware.
And once again, I apologize for my poor knowledge of English.
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You can use any region H930 or H930DS firmware you wish.
The only exception is for India H930DS for those that need India carrier Jio VoLTE.
I assumed you needed India firmware because that's what you have right now. But you can cross flash to Europe H930 if you wish.
In my WTF INSTRUCTIONS I even give a link to European H930DS OREO KDZ firmware. You can use that, if you wish.
You need to print it those instructions and read them several times.
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Please do not mention any "10" (Nougat) firmware you are seeing. I've told you 3 times now that's old, outdated. You need "20" Oreo, but to UNlock bootloader you need specific version of Oreo before then updating to current Oreo. It will have a 20. Like 20A.
Updating from old version of Nougat to slightly less old version of Nougat does no good. You can NOT unlock H930DS bootloader on Nougat. You need to jump to specific version of Oreo.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Thank you so much, unlocked, put root, on the latest versions of twrp and magisk18 work well)
Can you please tell us what can be removed from the gapps services without harming the stock firmware of the smartfon?
vArhont said:
Thank you so much, unlocked, put root, on the latest versions of twrp and magisk18 work well)
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Congratulations! You successfully updated to Oreo and followed the WTF instructions to it install TWRP and root.
What version firmware are you on now? Are you on H930DS or H930 firmware? If H930DS, which one? CIS?
Did you update to newer firmware after the bootloader unlock TWRP and root stage? LG improved the camera more with latest Oreo updates.
I have Settings screenshot suggestions with Google Photos link in that thread and my KDZ threads. Everyone has their own preferences, but there's so many deep (almost hidden) menus on this device it's easy to overlook some useful toggle (like the lock screen weather animations). And with root, I've been able to enable them all -- not just the two LG has as default.
I've also enabled call recorder and installed some other mods. I also use this one, but may not be compatible with your H930DS/H930.
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Can you please tell us what can be removed from the gapps services without harming the stock firmware of the smartfon?
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I don't know the answer to that. I know there are AOSP custom ROMs which can be used without GAPPs and you can install MicroG. The problem until recently with the custom ROMs for the V30 (I said recently) has been replicating various functionality of stock firmware as well as stock firmware. VoLTE, quad DAC (with digital filters), cameras, Always On Display, brightness controls on display, no audio on apps like WhatsApp. A lot of that has been fixed or improved considerably and is still under constant development -- but the title of this thread is "best custom firmware without bugs"... At this point in time I'm not sure that exists, but may in the near future.
For me, I'm running rooted stock firmware with various mods and you can also debloat stuff like the social media apps you do not use. There are threads around about what is "safe" to remove and what isn't. The problem is you besides "no bugs", then you threw in additional "no Google" requirment.
So, run most recent rooted stock firmware for awhile just so you know how it feels. Flash some mods so you can get some customization. THAT will be your baseline. THEN, after making good TWRP backup, you can try experimenting with some of the AOSP ROMs with microG. Good luck.
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Congratulations! You successfully updated to Oreo and followed the WTF instructions to it install TWRP and root.
What version firmware are you on now? Are you on H930DS or H930 firmware? If H930DS, which one? CIS?
Did you update to newer firmware after the bootloader unlock TWRP and root stage? LG improved the camera more with latest Oreo updates.
I have Settings screenshot suggestions with Google Photos link in that thread and my KDZ threads. Everyone has their own preferences, but there's so many deep (almost hidden) menus on this device it's easy to overlook some useful toggle (like the lock screen weather animations). And with root, I've been able to enable them all -- not just the two LG has as default.
I've also enabled call recorder and installed some other mods. I also use this one, but may not be compatible with your H930DS/H930.
I don't know the answer to that. I know there are AOSP custom ROMs which can be used without GAPPs and you can install MicroG. The problem until recently with the custom ROMs for the V30 (I said recently) has been replicating various functionality of stock firmware as well as stock firmware. VoLTE, quad DAC (with digital filters), cameras, Always On Display, brightness controls on display, no audio on apps like WhatsApp. A lot of that has been fixed or improved considerably and is still under constant development -- but the title of this thread is "best custom firmware without bugs"... At this point in time I'm not sure that exists, but may in the near future.
For me, I'm running rooted stock firmware with various mods and you can also debloat stuff like the social media apps you do not use. There are threads around about what is "safe" to remove and what isn't. The problem is you besides "no bugs", then you threw in additional "no Google" requirment.
So, run most recent rooted stock firmware for awhile just so you know how it feels. Flash some mods so you can get some customization. THAT will be your baseline. THEN, after making good TWRP backup, you can try experimenting with some of the AOSP ROMs with microG. Good luck.
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I apologize for the wording “completely without errors”, I meant without critical errors, such as spontaneous reboot, camera drop after one shot or during video recording, constant disconnection from Wi-Fi. With the wording "without errors", which I had in mind the most common critical errors. I went through all these errors on the zuk z1 device, but today the camera and stabilization, calls, sounds and other functions work perfectly for him, the only thing that did not suit me in this device was 64 GB of memory without the possibility of expanding the microsd card and processor the old x32 architecture and the inefficient Adreno 330 graphics core without Open GL 3.2 support
Now the firmware H930DS20c_00_OPEN_CIS_DS_OP_0419 is installed on my device, in the item “Check for updates” it is written that today I have the latest software version, but I suspect that I don’t know the forum and the updates don’t come because the bootloader is unlocked,
First, I will try to update the firmware to the latest version (if I find how to do it) and remove all unnecessary programs, if nothing good comes of it, then most likely I will install AIS firmware (recommended on another forum with a link to the xda forum )
Tell me, now with the help of root and twrp I can make a full backup of the firmware data H930DS20c_00_OPEN_CIS_DS_OP_0419, and then I can restore it through the same twrp?
vArhont said:
Now the firmware H930DS20c_00_OPEN_CIS_DS_OP_0419 is installed on my device, in the item “Check for updates” it is written that today I have the latest software version, but I suspect that I don’t know the forum and the updates don’t come because the bootloader is unlocked,
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Here's a link to the latest 20E CIS H930DS, released back in September:
https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/16406/H930DS20e_00_OPEN_CIS_DS_OP_0824.kdz
The way you would flash it is via LGUP, but UNcheck "recovery" partitions to keep TWRP custom recovery. Then you would boot to TWRP and re-flash the no encryption, no root checker files and Magisk again. It's somewhat a pain, which is why people like to flash the TWRP-flashable zip versions when available.
vArhont said:
most likely I will install AIS firmware (recommended on another forum with a link to the xda forum )
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AIS thread was locked a few months ago. Maybe it's still under development elsewhere and you can find the ROM somewhere on the internet.
vArhont said:
Tell me, now with the help of root and twrp I can make a full backup of the firmware data H930DS20c_00_OPEN_CIS_DS_OP_0419, and then I can restore it through the same twrp?
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Reboot into TWRP using the app shortcut I suggested in the WTF thread and go to backup and make a backup. If you use internal memory it's FAST to make backup, but probably also want to use microSD card (much slower) storage so that if you completely wipe your phone you have that backup in a safe place. When you go to restore you will navigate to the place you stored it on your phone.
vArhont said:
Thank you so much, unlocked, put root, on the latest versions of twrp and magisk18 work well)
Can you please tell us what can be removed from the gapps services without harming the stock firmware of the smartfon?
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Fortunately all of the Google related apps can be disabled in the settings on the stock ROM (US998). I'm running stock non-rooted and Google-less with amazing battery life. If you are rooted then you can even use Titanium Backup to freeze anything Google.
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Here's a link to the latest 20E CIS H930DS, released back in September:
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Please tell me how to turn on your smartphone in the top notification panel. Stock firmware. 20e
vArhont said:
Please tell me how to turn on your smartphone in the top notification panel. Stock firmware. 20e
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Ask in different words. I apologize, but I don't quite understand. If you ask differently, maybe I'll get the meaning.
Turn on what from notification panel?
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Ask in different words. I apologize, but I don't quite understand. If you ask differently, maybe I'll get the meaning.
Turn on what from notification panel?
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I apologize. How to show net activity in statusbar?
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I apologize. How to show net activity in statusbar?
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On my phone the 4G LTE bars light up to show activity. See the difference in the two screenshots.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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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?
stirlitz99 said:
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?)
ldeveraux said:
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).
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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).
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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...
I have an app that does not work after Android 8 that I need and there is no replacement in 9 or above. I managed to avoid updating my v30 to v9 and later for a year or so. It accidentally allowed the update to 9 this past weekend while I was camping. All I want to do is roll back to stock v8 or 8.1 (Oreo).
I have enough tech knowledge to follow directions and understand rooting but am having a really hard time finding the "right directions." As I was reading some of them, I found caveats like, "Use X unless you have the delta update and then use Y but not if you want to run Z. For Z, you have to follow this other thread." I also know that using the wrong settings or data file could brick the phone.
So, I'm hoping someone can help me narrow down what sets of directions I need to follow.
Here's what I have right now:
LG V30 (VS996) On Verizon Network
Developer Options Enabled
Android V9
Security Patch Level August 1, 2019
Kernel Version: 4.4.153
Build #: PKQ1.190414.001
Software version: VS99630c
Again, all I want to do is roll back to stock v8 or 8.1 (Oreo).
Bonus would also be a way to stop asking me every day to update or delay a day and just wait until I manually do it.
Thx in advance!!
Download the right firmware file for your device from here -
Models - LG-Firmwares.com
Free archive of LG firmwares. Comparison of features and reviews of all mobile devices. Quick download of updates for your device.
lg-firmwares.com
Then download the flash tool from here -
LG Flash Tool Free Download - Official Download Links
LGUP tool is the latest version of LG Flash Tool that allows users to flash stock firmware on LG smartphones and tablet devices. Download LG UP tool 2018 from the official download links.
lgflash.com
Follow the instructions on both the pages. I think you can take it from here.
Note that implied with this process is that you cannot downgrade your firmware without wiping the phone... there's no way to "patch" back to the old version. So, be sure to take backups FIRST.
If you're rooted on the old firmware, you can then disable/freeze/delete the update APKs so that the update warning goes away. But this requires root, so be aware of that. If you don't haven't rooted already, then this is a process of its own, and will require you to go back to Nougat in order to perform that, so you may want to do that before installing the final version of the ROM you want. You can find out how to do this rooting process on the WTF thread, post #193, located here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ar-instructions.3790500/page-10#post-76584629
If you don't want to root, that's fine, but then you must endure the update warning process... unless you can find another way to disable the update APKs.
Thank you both. I expected to wipe the phone so that's not an issue. I will first install Nougat, root and then update to Oreo.
There are about 14 Oreo ROMs on that site. Do I just pick the latest one or do I have to pick the earliest one and update that?
Pick the latest one.
VS99620k_02_0510_ARB00.kdz