Is it possible to use stock Q (UX9) on V30? - LG V30 Questions & Answers

I've been looking forward to it since there is always some bugs with the custom ROMs. If we could "transplant" the UX9 ROM for V35 to V30 (it might be the easiest way since V30 and V35 share a lot of parts) Also, we can enjoy the stock HiFi instead of those GSI HiFi modules.

None of the existing Devs has shown interest in it, so most likely won't be happening

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LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 active

Hello,
I would like to hear your opinion on those two devices
LG V30 and Galaxy S8 Active.
Seems like it boils down to
V30 has good sound with appropriate speakers/headphones.
vs
S8active is rugged with bigger battery, couple hundreds less in price, and has a way to unlock their bootloader.
Did I miss anything else? What negatives would be in each model? How is development picking up for each of them?
I still use Nexus 5 with custom ROM (pureNexus) , mostly staying offline, so no real exposure to newer features.
orld said:
S8active is rugged with bigger battery, couple hundreds less in price, and has a way to unlock their bootloader.
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V30 also has bootloader unlock, root and ROMs. You left that out. I have one in my hand right now. As we knew since last September, you just have to buy the right variants. Same as with the LG G6.
orld said:
How is development picking up for each of them?
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You are POSTING in the XDA V30 forum and asking about development of the V30? Scroll down to the Development section and take a look. Don't be lazy. We have TWRP, ROMs, root, kernels. What else is there? Yes, they are mostly all stock based ROMs, since LOS isn't fully developed yet but it's a work in progress.
LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development
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V30 also has bootloader unlock, root and ROMs. You left that out. I have one in my hand right now. As we knew since last September, you just have to buy the right variants. Same as with the LG G6.
You are POSTING in the XDA V30 forum and asking about development of the V30? Scroll down to the Development section and take a look. Don't be lazy. We have TWRP, ROMs, root, kernels. What else is there? Yes, they are mostly all stock based ROMs, since LOS isn't fully developed yet but it's a work in progress.
LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development
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Seems this link https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/root-partcyborgrom-galaxy-s8-active-t3747788 has bootloader unlock procedure.
Now, I am monitoring activity on V30 on daily basis, and paying attention to the dev thread since the beginning.
I am well aware of your sincere love and pride of the V30, and I don't want to step on your toes.
Sorry if I irritated you.
But initial happy predictions did not go through, on LGUS988 you have to obtain unlock permission through the url modification, not that is openly listed.
Then availability of V30 is so so,
V30+ seems to be locked forever,
Artificial bands locking, depending on a ROM ...
That's just not clear that LG wants community in their development.
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Seems this link https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/root-partcyborgrom-galaxy-s8-active-t3747788 has bootloader unlock procedure.
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I really don't care if Galaxy S8 active has some (unauthorized) boot unlock procedure. As I pointed out, so does some V30 (some "authorized" by LG, some semi-authorized -- the IMEI for the US998 is in the LG website database, LG put it there but never made an announcement) -- and those three variants (H930, H930DS, open market US998 V30) all have root, TWRP, ROMs.
In my view only the new 2018 Galaxy S9/S9+ really compete with the V30, and I would still like the V30, due to the "just right" size in between those two other phones.
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Now, I am monitoring activity on V30 on daily basis, and paying attention to the dev thread since the beginning.
I am well aware of your sincere love and pride of the V30, and I don't want to step on your toes.
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Your can't have it both ways, saying you're clueless about V30 dev work and then saying you've been monitoring it daily since the beginning? You either already know or you don't. Which is it?
Maybe there's something I'm misunderstanding.
I only told you to look in the development section for dev work -- since you're already here posting in this V30 forum -- and that's still the best answer.
Let me rephrase myself, what are the future of V30 development in terms of getting something like Google edition ROM, or Lineage? or let's say a near stock ROM that enables all the GSM bands with VoIP hooks for each carrier (how it's done in Pixels), we are talking about carrier unlocked phone aren't we?
Would Oreo brings that functionality to V30? that's a big question
Would you expect developers already dive in on such features if sources are available? That would be a reasonable expectation...
Right now there is some activity in tweaking stock ROM, some activity around sound system and some visual themes, that's about it.
There is more activity on development, in telegram channels, on a personal levels, more then I possibly could trace, this why i asked a question about development and it's fate.
Aesthetically wise, I am with you and definitely prefer V30.

I think we can get Project Treble

Through it, it is possible https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr.../tool-capire-le-treble-terble-vendor-t3774629
I see our partition “/system/vendor” 1.3G size
 @erfanoabdi
liushangrong said:
Through it, it is possible https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr.../tool-capire-le-treble-terble-vendor-t3774629
I see our partition “/system/vendor” 1.3G size
@erfanoabdi
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I'm curious. What good would some self-hacked Treble do unless LG gives it to us? LG isn't going to say, "Oh XDA users made a Treble for V30. We'll use that to give them faster updates." No, they will keep giving us updates THEIR way.
Tell me what else Treble is good for? Nothing for the V30, that I can think of.
Treble is designed to theoretically give faster updates from the manufacturer/carrier. Treble only affects custom ROMs and devs if you have bootloader unlocked device with a way to get root. And right now those are open market US998 V30, European H930, and European H930G -- because those are the ones approved by LG. And those already have ROMs, TWRP, etc because they are bootloader unlocked and have full flash commands.
So...
Self-hacked Treble won't help the variants that don't have bootloader unlock and/or full flash commands.
And Treble would only help the three LG Developer website variants by possibly giving them AOSP ROMs. At the expense of losing quad DAC and AI camera functionality.
Please tell me what I am not understanding or missing?
We can, and we will, eventually ?
First need to find out what causes my los15.1 to be so unstable (the rest all works... cam, nfc, audio, ril, bt, wifi,...)
Have the same problem on all aosp based roms (tried LOS and GZOSP so far), so its either device tree, blobs or kernel fault
afterwards i can try to get a real vendor partition (repartitioning basically, possible on the g6/5/v20, so hopefully for us too)
And then some Treble, after i haxed some blobs that force link to /system instead of using the linker ... ? (e.g. vibrator has 2 libs that do that, and some others that search configs only in /system/etc )
Atleast thats the plan so far....
I personally dont care about the AI cam, but DAC is possible, with enough work, according to rashed atleast ?
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I personally dont care about the AI cam, but DAC is possible, with enough work, according to rashed atleast ?
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Is there a thread discussing, how and if the DAC is possible that you can link here please
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I'm curious. What good would some self-hacked Treble do unless LG gives it to us? LG isn't going to say, "Oh XDA users made a Treble for V30. We'll use that to give them faster updates." No, they will keep giving us updates THEIR way.
Tell me what else Treble is good for? Nothing for the V30, that I can think of.
Treble is designed to theoretically give faster updates from the manufacturer/carrier. Treble only affects custom ROMs and devs if you have bootloader unlocked device with a way to get root. And right now those are open market US998 V30, European H930, and European H930G -- because those are the ones approved by LG. And those already have ROMs, TWRP, etc because they are bootloader unlocked and have full flash commands.
So...
Self-hacked Treble won't help the variants that don't have bootloader unlock and/or full flash commands.
And Treble would only help the three LG Developer website variants by possibly giving them AOSP ROMs. At the expense of losing quad DAC and AI camera functionality.
Please tell me what I am not understanding or missing?
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I own the US998 and I want to get high pitches to get AOSP ROMs (I believe many people would also like to get). I don't have the ability to get it. But I am looking forward to it! In the future there will certainly be an AI camera running on Aosp (perhaps not as good as LG). The DAC will also have a balance, maybe.
SGCMarkus said:
We can, and we will, eventually
First need to find out what causes my los15.1 to be so unstable (the rest all works... cam, nfc, audio, ril, bt, wifi,...)
Have the same problem on all aosp based roms (tried LOS and GZOSP so far), so its either device tree, blobs or kernel fault
afterwards i can try to get a real vendor partition (repartitioning basically, possible on the g6/5/v20, so hopefully for us too)
And then some Treble, after i haxed some blobs that force link to /system instead of using the linker ... ? (e.g. vibrator has 2 libs that do that, and some others that search configs only in /system/etc )
Atleast thats the plan so far....
I personally dont care about the AI cam, but DAC is possible, with enough work, according to rashed atleast
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Looking forward, this means that there will be more AOSP ROMs. I am willing to pay for this. Because other people can do nothing.
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Looking forward, this means that there will be more AOSP ROMs. I am willing to pay for this. Because other people can do nothing.
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Working on this same ******* bug for over a month now, ask many other devs with more experience... Nobody has a clue wth is going wrong there xD
Logs are basically empty, theres no pstore/ramoops created either... .-.
all im doing is guessing here..... and that not really successful xD
And Treble would only help the three LG Developer website variants by possibly giving them AOSP ROMs. At the expense of losing quad DAC and AI camera functionality.
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This is EXACTLY what Treble is good for, but you misunderstand. On a device that natively supports Treble, it is insanely easy to build AOSP with everything working just like the stock ROM.
Now, on a phone that you can hack it in, if you get it working ONCE, then you can pretty much upgrade to new versions of AOSP and still have a fully functional phone -- THAT is why you would want to convert a phone to Treble. Hack hard once, and enjoy it for the long run
You are correct that you need a rooted phone to take advantage of it. Even phones that ship with Treble are pretty much useless -- because as you said, they still don't ship updates in a timely manner, and if you don't have an unlocked bootloader with full fastboot, then you won't be getting AOSP.
Treble is awesome, don't think that it isn't. However, it is only awesome on developer friendly phones.
TL;DR: Hacking in Treble support on the H930/G and US998 is most definitely worth the effort in the long run. You can bet your rear that I will be hacking it into the V20 *IF* LG doesn't break the engineering aboot with the Oreo update.
-- Brian
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This is EXACTLY what Treble is good for, but you misunderstand. On a device that natively supports Treble, it is insanely easy to build AOSP with everything working just like the stock ROM.
Now, on a phone that you can hack it in, if you get it working ONCE, then you can pretty much upgrade to new versions of AOSP and still have a fully functional phone -- THAT is why you would want to convert a phone to Treble. Hack hard once, and enjoy it for the long run
You are correct that you need a rooted phone to take advantage of it. Even phones that ship with Treble are pretty much useless -- because as you said, they still don't ship updates in a timely manner, and if you don't have an unlocked bootloader with full fastboot, then you won't be getting AOSP.
Treble is awesome, don't think that it isn't. However, it is only awesome on developer friendly phones.
TL;DR: Hacking in Treble support on the H930/G and US998 is most definitely worth the effort in the long run. You can bet your rear that I will be hacking it into the V20 *IF* LG doesn't break the engineering aboot with the Oreo update.
-- Brian
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Exactly, and about the V20, i think (on discord) rashed mentioned something about treble for the g6/5/v20, and that its almost done
also something about repartitioning ?
Might wanna work with him?
btw, you dont have by chance a clue what could cause my issues stated above ??
runningnak3d said:
This is EXACTLY what Treble is good for, but you misunderstand. On a device that natively supports Treble, it is insanely easy to build AOSP with everything working just like the stock ROM.
Now, on a phone that you can hack it in, if you get it working ONCE, then you can pretty much upgrade to new versions of AOSP and still have a fully functional phone -- THAT is why you would want to convert a phone to Treble. Hack hard once, and enjoy it for the long run
You are correct that you need a rooted phone to take advantage of it. Even phones that ship with Treble are pretty much useless -- because as you said, they still don't ship updates in a timely manner, and if you don't have an unlocked bootloader with full fastboot, then you won't be getting AOSP.
Treble is awesome, don't think that it isn't. However, it is only awesome on developer friendly phones.
TL;DR: Hacking in Treble support on the H930/G and US998 is most definitely worth the effort in the long run. You can bet your rear that I will be hacking it into the V20 *IF* LG doesn't break the engineering aboot with the Oreo update.
-- Brian
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You said it in a way better than me.
I'm very skeptical Treble will give much faster updates from carriers/OEMs to non-rooted phones, when they have no financial incentive to provide faster updates. In fact, one regional carrier I used to be with basically said "You want a new OS, then you need buy a new phone."
Yep .. disposable phones.
Hopefully in Treble 2.0, Google will require an update mechanism be in place for users to pull (or Google to push) OS updates directly. Then having a rooted phone is just a bonus, but not needed to get timely updates.
If you look at the updates that are pushed to phones currently, the firmware is actually updated very rarely, and it is mainly the modem.
-- Brian
runningnak3d said:
Yep .. disposable phones.
Hopefully in Treble 2.0, Google will require an update mechanism be in place for users to pull (or Google to push) OS updates directly. Then having a rooted phone is just a bonus, but not needed to get timely updates.
If you look at the updates that are pushed to phones currently, the firmware is actually updated very rarely, and it is mainly the modem.
-- Brian
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It seems that we still need to wait. There is no news at all.
LMFAO.
Sorry, but you must be a new LG owner. LG is one of the WORST OEMs.
-- Brian

Should I Root/Get a custom ROM?

Never done anything with custom roms or rooting before, but I am getting sick an tired of the design, functionality, bloatware, and stability of the default LG rom on my LG V30. I'm also upset with LG's abandonment of the device. They've made multiple devices in order to bury the LG V30. It took months to get 8.0, and not the promised 8.1, and now I fear I'll never see it.
I've looked at DotOS, and I really like the design and features of the rom, and there's the fact that I'll actually get updates. What should I do? Should I attempt the installation of DotOS on my device, or should I stay away to avoid bricking it?
Are the few lost features worth the many new ones?
Where should I start in learning how to do this stuff safely?
I planned on using on old android device in order to "practice", but read that the firmware/software used by AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 isn't able to be bootloader unlocked. so seems like I can't do that anymore.
Thanks
EatMoreB8con said:
Never done anything with custom roms or rooting before, but I am getting sick an tired of the design, functionality, bloatware, and stability of the default LG rom on my LG V30. I'm also upset with LG's abandonment of the device. They've made multiple devices in order to bury the LG V30. It took months to get 8.0, and not the promised 8.1, and now I fear I'll never see it.
I've looked at DotOS, and I really like the design and features of the rom, and there's the fact that I'll actually get updates. What should I do? Should I attempt the installation of DotOS on my device, or should I stay away to avoid bricking it?
Are the few lost features worth the many new ones?
Where should I start in learning how to do this stuff safely?
I planned on using on old android device in order to "practice", but read that the firmware/software used by AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 isn't able to be bootloader unlocked. so seems like I can't do that anymore.
Thanks
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If you never rooted before, you have to read a lot before taking chances. There is always the risk of bricking your device. That being said, root gives you a lot of freedom to customize way beyond what stock allows. And you definitely will be able to update after LGs expiration date goes by. And there are lots of guides and help. @chazzmat has contributed a lot on this and many others here. And if you do your homework before dipping in you will probably do fine.
EatMoreB8con said:
Never done anything with custom roms or rooting before, but I am getting sick an tired of the design, functionality, bloatware, and stability of the default LG rom on my LG V30. I'm also upset with LG's abandonment of the device. They've made multiple devices in order to bury the LG V30. It took months to get 8.0, and not the promised 8.1, and now I fear I'll never see it.
I've looked at DotOS, and I really like the design and features of the rom, and there's the fact that I'll actually get updates. What should I do? Should I attempt the installation of DotOS on my device, or should I stay away to avoid bricking it?
Are the few lost features worth the many new ones?
Where should I start in learning how to do this stuff safely?
I planned on using on old android device in order to "practice", but read that the firmware/software used by AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 isn't able to be bootloader unlocked. so seems like I can't do that anymore.
Thanks
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AT&T? Do you have a H931? If yes, AOSP based ROMs will only bootloop on your device :/
EatMoreB8con said:
Never done anything with custom roms or rooting before, but I am getting sick an tired of the design, functionality, bloatware, and stability of the default LG rom on my LG V30. I'm also upset with LG's abandonment of the device. They've made multiple devices in order to bury the LG V30. It took months to get 8.0, and not the promised 8.1, and now I fear I'll never see it.
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What model variant do you have? For instance just Frankenstein converting any of the eligible North America carrier variants to carrier unlocked US998 model will remove most bloatware right there -- as it doesn't have any carrier bloatware.
Sure there's still stuff like LG Health, Facebook and Instagram -- but I do use LG Health. With root you can remove or freeze (with Titanium Backup) what do not want. Root gives you real "ownership", even if you don't install custom ROMs.
Also note the difference between stock-based ROMs and AOSP/LOS based ROMs.
As part of being the Google Enterprise Recommended program, LG had to commit to giving at 90 day updates for three years. This requirement kicked in once on Oreo. Yes the updates will probably mostly be the most recent Android security update, but the last US998 (20B) included silent notification fix. If you want to see abandonment, see what happens to the G7 and V35 which don't have that guarantee. Here's all the Google Enterprise Recommended program, if you are curious. For LG, it's only the V30 and G6.
https://www.android.com/enterprise/recommended/
Stay current with updates
Android Enterprise Recommended helps ensure devices are up to date with regular security patches delivered within 90 days (for 3 years, it says elsewhere).
Android Enterprise Recommended devices are also guaranteed to get at least one additional major OS update
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We'll probably get P (Pistachio?) but it'll probably be next summer. The Google Enterprise Recommended program also calls for at least one major OS letter update. I don't think LG can count the Nougat to Oreo upgrade, because they had to be on Oreo anyway to be on the Enterprise Recommended list.
Yes, we were promised 8.1 as part of the Google business program announcement, and it was 8.0. I don't know why.
I can't see LG giving both 8.1 and P to all their V30 models by next summer, so you're probably right you won't see 8.1 on stock unrooted firmware. But ROMs, even the stock-based ones can add features or fix problems.
With LG, their Korean carrier variants get all updates first (since all models are released there first), then trickle around the rest of the world. Once the Korea carrier variants got 8.0, nobody else was getting 8.1 until the Korea variants then get 8.1 (or whatever comes next for the V30).
As Oreo rolled out around the world for the V30, some people were breathlessly waiting to see if THEY would somehow magically get 8.1. No, LG doesn't change like that. To do that, they would have to cancel the scheduled round of updates, and start all over again with the Korean carrier variants -- rolling out 8.1 to them first. India, of course is last, because the V30 series was released there last.
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AT&T? Do you have a H931? If yes, AOSP based ROMs will only bootloop on your device :/
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Yes l, I have an H931, but I've read that if I convert to US998 I can still do it.
EatMoreB8con said:
Yes l, I have an H931, but I've read that if I convert to US998 I can still do it.
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Yes, actually you HAVE to convert to US998 to do it, so you have the requisite fastboot flash commands.
If for some reason you can't install AOSP ROMs on your converted H931>US998 ( @SGCMarkus knows more about his ROMs than I do, so I defer to him), there's still stock-based custom ROMs you can install which have improvements/fixes -- like Boombox and A.I.S. @SGCMarkus even made one, but it seems it's not been updated recently as he probably spends all his waking moments keeping about half a dozen AOSP ROMs updated! He's a one-man army.
He also is responsible for our updated TWRP.
you can install aosp roms on the converted h931, but the problem is that they will bootloop for some reason.
same for the h933 if i remember correctly
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Yes, actually you HAVE to convert to US998 to do it, so you have the requisite fastboot flash commands.
If for some reason you can't install AOSP ROMs on your converted H931>US998 @SGCMarkus knows more about his ROMs than I do, so I defer to him), there's still stock-based custom ROMs you can install which have improvements/fixes -- like Boombox and A.I.S. @SGCMarkus even made one but it seems it's not been updated recently as he probably spends all his waking moments keeping a dozen ROMs updated! He's a one-man army.
He also is responsible for our updated TWRP.
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Well I'll be sure to build a shrine for him if I ever go through with this lol. Thanks for the info.
Root: yes
Custom Rom: not necessarily.
Once you properly debloat it's a different experience already.
EatMoreB8con said:
Never done anything with custom roms or rooting before, but I am getting sick an tired of the design, functionality, bloatware, and stability of the default LG rom on my LG V30. I'm also upset with LG's abandonment of the device. They've made multiple devices in order to bury the LG V30. It took months to get 8.0, and not the promised 8.1, and now I fear I'll never see it.
I've looked at DotOS, and I really like the design and features of the rom, and there's the fact that I'll actually get updates. What should I do? Should I attempt the installation of DotOS on my device, or should I stay away to avoid bricking it?
Are the few lost features worth the many new ones?
Where should I start in learning how to do this stuff safely?
I planned on using on old android device in order to "practice", but read that the firmware/software used by AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 isn't able to be bootloader unlocked. so seems like I can't do that anymore.
Thanks
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If you havent rooted yet there's a temporary solution that i can provide which i am personally using.
Regarding the bloatware and ui etc.
1. Get the app Package disabler pro, disable all the bloatware u want.U can disable anything and everything, even the camera , messaging app, dialer etc.
2. replace all the stock apps or whichever u want, with any other custom apps like the dialer, or messaging app or the launcher etc.
3. for overcoming monotony keep changing the themes and wallpapers

Is it likely for AT&T H931 (frankensteined to US998) will have customs roms soon?

Hey all,
I am new to v30s and I recently picked up a great deal on a AT&T H931 that I hoped to use on Tmobile with a custom rom. I frankensteined to US998 and rooted it with the guides on here and all went well.
I understand their is a issue with all AOSP roms bootlooping on the H931, and I was just curious if anyone had any insight development wise if it is likely that their will be custom AOSP roms working on this soon? I may just resell the phone now and look for something else if it is something that is not going to be possible as I know the development on it may be difficult and the issues with bootlooping is only affecting a few models I assume it is not a priority for many devs, but I didn't want to give up on it right away if the fix is likely close.
My 2nd question is knowing AOSP roms do not work I was wondering if there are any good custom modded stock roms that may work on the h931? Sorry if that is a dumb question.
Thanks in advance!
I'd like to know too. me2151's thread has lost steam with no real answers. V30 is over a year old now so I'd say hope is dimming. I'm still very happy with the phone on 8.0 US998 stock, but man I'd love some pie.
Uh, I think the only ones with problems are H932
TPMJB said:
Uh, I think the only ones with problems are H932
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Former H931 and H933 cannot boot any of the Oreo AOSP/Lineage ROMs. They can only use stock-based ROM like Boombox.
One H933 guy got PIE Havoc to install and boot, but others want to know how he did it.
ChazzMatt said:
Former H931 and H933 cannot boot any of the Oreo AOSP/Lineage ROMs. They can only use stock-based ROM like Boombox.
One H933 guy got PIE Havoc to install and boot, but others want to know how he did it.
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Huh, I stand corrected. Guess I'm glad I didn't buy an H931 on eBay.
onesun43 said:
I'd like to know too. me2151's thread has lost steam with no real answers. V30 is over a year old now so I'd say hope is dimming. I'm still very happy with the phone on 8.0 US998 stock, but man I'd love some pie.
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Theres been no progress updates. been too busy working on Invictrix to focus on device stuff. in other news. I am moving away from the v30. I have a 6t now.

Changing stock for custom - what will I loose?

I hope, I'm in the right forum for my question. I really like my V30 and it delivers in mostly every parts according to my needs. The only backdraw, as for quite a lot of people, is LG's sluggish delivery of up to date software. Now I'm wondering, what I will loose, if I chose to go for a custom rom with recent GCam (6.2 supports both regular and wide angle on Pie) - and if it's possible to fully return to stock if everything fails.
Does anyone with enough experience in these things have a valid opinion on this question? Anything helpful in deciding would really be appreciated.
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I hope, I'm in the right forum for my question. I really like my V30 and it delivers in mostly every parts according to my needs. The only backdraw, as for quite a lot of people, is LG's sluggish delivery of up to date software. Now I'm wondering, what I will loose, if I chose to go for a custom rom with recent GCam (6.2 supports both regular and wide angle on Pie) - and if it's possible to fully return to stock if everything fails.
Does anyone with enough experience in these things have a valid opinion on this question? Anything helpful in deciding would really be appreciated.
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It is possible to return to stock or for H931 and H933 at least a stock-based TWRP flashable zip.
On AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs you will lose LG stock camera, VoLTE, and I think carrier Wi-Fi calling.
You don't say what variant you have or if converted what the original variant was. That's important.
H931 and H933 require lots more prep work to run AOSP/LINEAGE custom ROMs.
ChazzMatt said:
It is possible to return to stock or for H931 and H933 at least a stock-based TWRP flashable zip.
On AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs you will lose LG stock camera, VoLTE, and I think carrier Wi-Fi calling.
You don't say what variant you have or if converted what the original variant was. That's important.
H931 and H933 require lots more prep work to run AOSP/LINEAGE custom ROMs.
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Sorry, that I forgot those important informations.
My phone is the LG-H930, running V30b-EUR-xx Pie.
ChazzMatt said:
On AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs you will lose LG stock camera, [...].
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Losing stock camera is probably my biggest concern. Especially the manual mode helps in difficult situations. So I was wondering if GCam could work as a satisfying replacment on a daily basis. I'm using my V30 as an addition to my DSLR if it's to heavy to carry along.
You could try e.g. OpenCamera as a replacement for the stock camera. AFAIK it also offers a manual mode.

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