As seen on Sammobile :
"The leaked OTA requires the device to be on firmware version N950USQS2BQK2, which is the latest official build and only available for unlocked Note 8 units on Verizon at this point. However, to get around that limitation, any unlocked Note 8 owner can get the N950USQS2BQK2 firmware on their device by following the upgrade path suggested by the Reddit user. Also, this is only for the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Note 8 in the US, if that wasn’t clear already."
"Naturally, we don’t support flashing unofficial software unless it comes directly from Samsung as part of a beta test program, so you’re on your own and would require some knowledge of flashing firmware (both via a PC and through the phone’s recovery mode) if you decide to try this out. What we can suggest is looking at a few step-by-step guides that seem to be making the rounds online with directions for installing the leaked Oreo build.
We would also suggest making a proper backup of your Note 8 via Samsung Smart Switch (or any of your favorite backup apps) before trying the test Oreo firmware, as you may have to wipe all your phone’s data (including images and other files on the internal storage). And, if you do install it, let us know how it works! To see what features Oreo is bringing to the Galaxy S8, check out our exhaustive What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series, which should apply to the Note 8 as well."
GREAT NEWS!!!
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Links and instruction on next post.
Android Oreo OTA (this is real)
"Hey, Here is a link to the Android Oreo OTA
https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48993/1488/SS-N950USQS2BQK2-to-U2CQL1-UP https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xTtsn6gcg4JEX2dYKPiXTWVhPiGPzIBn/view?usp=drivesdk
Before you can do this build you will need to be on 2BQK2, so to get to that you need this build: https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48993/1488/SS-N950USQU2BQJA-to-S2BQK2-UP
ODIN for BQK2: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=19gW_CxUf2HdL4UYyxTkyOnBY8cluRIVS&export=download
this file for BQJA is on SamMobile, SamFirm, and Updato. These are OTA updates besides the flashing required in that.
I currently have an S8 on the Oreo beta and will be buying a Note8 this weekend because of this. I AM SO EXCITED!
Oh just a side note, this may be unstable and crash, you have been warned."
SOURCE
Hopefully Exynos Oreo will get leaked too ?.
If anyone tried it already, how is it? Any new features?
I tried this. I get errors on the oreo update. I just odined the AP, CSC, and CP so i take it i need to odin BL rest to get this to work. I'm a little hesitant because of having an unlocked phone so if a unlock BL exploit comes I don't want the inability to odin back to unlocked BL. Not sure if it's possible or if it increments
DeviceManagent said:
As seen on Sammobile :
"The leaked OTA requires the device to be on firmware version N950USQS2BQK2, which is the latest official build and only available for unlocked Note 8 units on Verizon at this point. However, to get around that limitation, any unlocked Note 8 owner can get the N950USQS2BQK2 firmware on their device by following the upgrade path suggested by the Reddit user. Also, this is only for the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Note 8 in the US, if that wasn’t clear already."
"Naturally, we don’t support flashing unofficial software unless it comes directly from Samsung as part of a beta test program, so you’re on your own and would require some knowledge of flashing firmware (both via a PC and through the phone’s recovery mode) if you decide to try this out. What we can suggest is looking at a few step-by-step guides that seem to be making the rounds online with directions for installing the leaked Oreo build.
We would also suggest making a proper backup of your Note 8 via Samsung Smart Switch (or any of your favorite backup apps) before trying the test Oreo firmware, as you may have to wipe all your phone’s data (including images and other files on the internal storage). And, if you do install it, let us know how it works! To see what features Oreo is bringing to the Galaxy S8, check out our exhaustive What’s New With Android 8.0 Oreo series, which should apply to the Note 8 as well."
GREAT NEWS!!!
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Title says for unlocked...the unlocked device is SM-N950U1 and this leak is the AT&T leak...correct?
Not to mention there is already a thread
Thread closed.
There is already a topic for this here
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)
ChazzMatt said:
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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vArhont said:
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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ChazzMatt said:
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.
SGCMarkus said:
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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vArhont said:
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
ChazzMatt said:
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.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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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.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
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.
vArhont said:
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.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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vArhont said:
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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.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
ChazzMatt said:
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.
vArhont said:
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.
ChazzMatt said:
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.
ChazzMatt said:
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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ChazzMatt said:
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?
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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I apologize. How to show net activity in statusbar?
vArhont said:
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"
}
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
Hello all,
So I was recent rooted but upgraded to LS99829a which is on Android 8.0.0 - May 1 2019.
If I remember correctly it was two updates after the latest available at the time (this was done maybe 2 months ago)
Obviously these two updates wiped out my root. Which is fine. Though, I had a question because I remember reading you can make the updates flashable in TWRP.
As I will prob downgrade, is there and guidance on how to find the OTAs and convert them into something flashable for v30?
GrayPlatelet said:
Hello all,
So I was recent rooted but upgraded to LS99829a which is on Android 8.0.0 - May 1 2019.
If I remember correctly it was two updates after the latest available at the time (this was done maybe 2 months ago)
Obviously these two updates wiped out my root. Which is fine. Though, I had a question because I remember reading you can make the updates flashable in TWRP.
As I will prob downgrade, is there and guidance on how to find the OTAs and convert them into something flashable for v30?
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I handle the ls998 flash able zips. Sprint does not release the kdz so it's an extremely tedious process of making the zip. Also it's not worth doing the process since it's a 4 to 6 hour process and the only changes are the security updates. When pie is released for ls998 I will be doing the flashable
JohnFawkes said:
I handle the ls998 flash able zips. Sprint does not release the kdz so it's an extremely tedious process of making the zip. Also it's not worth doing the process since it's a 4 to 6 hour process and the only changes are the security updates. When pie is released for ls998 I will be doing the flashable
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Thanks John Fawkes. Though i was also inquiring out of interest when it comes to learning to do things myself with Android. Probaly to use in a different phone eventually. If Sprint doesnt release the KDZ how do we acquire. I thought it downloaded but i couldnt find it on the device to experiment with.
GrayPlatelet said:
Thanks John Fawkes. Though i was also inquiring out of interest when it comes to learning to do things myself with Android. Probaly to use in a different phone eventually. If Sprint doesnt release the KDZ how do we acquire. I thought it downloaded but i couldnt find it on the device to experiment with.
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Every phone is different and AFAIK you can't use the Ota to create a zip. At least not with the v30. The way I do it is in the ls998 flashable zip thread multiple tines
I just purchased from eBay a Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8343). It appears to be a stock international model. I'm trying to update its stock ROM from 8.0.0 (47.1.A.2.313) to the latest Pie build available.
The phone itself reports there are no system updates available. Xperia Companion also reports I am running the latest available software.
Is there any way I can force an update to Pie without rooting the device?
liteon163 said:
I just purchased from eBay a Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8343). It appears to be a stock international model. I'm trying to update its stock ROM from 8.0.0 (47.1.A.2.313) to the latest Pie build available.
The phone itself reports there are no system updates available. Xperia Companion also reports I am running the latest available software.
Is there any way I can force an update to Pie without rooting the device?
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Yes, you need to do some searching though.
There is a program called xperifirm, that you can download the latest firmware (software), and another tool called newflasher, that you use to install it. Good luck, happy searching.
Hi,
My small contribution... Google "xpericheck" and you will access the full list of available updates based on your precise model.
I finally got around to this. After reading a few additional pages here and there, I eventually was able to download and install the latest Bell Mobility (CA) Pie firmware and am now setting up the phone to my preferences.
Thanks for the help!
Strange thing - the Bell Mobility firmware keeps re-enabling Google Chrome and Duo, even after I manually disable them. If this behavior continues, I guess I'll try the Freedom CA firmware to see if it's improved in this regard.
Peeps,
I have a LGv30+ thin Q LG-US998 that is currently sitting at Andriod v8.0,
security patch version March 2019, kernel version updated to 4.4.78
software version US9982oh on Verizon
( updated with help by @ChazzMatt )--> https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...te-getting-t4018735/post81184659#post81184659 to help with Google maps going flaky.
Build # OPRI.170623.026
it looks like this LG is not going version 9 or 10 anytime soon. THere are so many upgrade options ( firmware / ROM )
Can anyone point me in the direction of a good solid ROM (Android 10 maybe) and firmware with good documentation?
Thanks so much this board is always so helpfil!!!
larryl9797 said:
Peeps,
I have a LGv30+ thin Q LG-US998 that is currently sitting at Andriod v8.0,
security patch version March 2019, kernel version updated to 4.4.78
software version US9982oh on Verizon
( updated with help by @ChazzMatt )--> https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...te-getting-t4018735/post81184659#post81184659 to help with Google maps going flaky.
Build # OPRI.170623.026
it looks like this LG is not going version 9 or 10 anytime soon. THere are so many upgrade options ( firmware / ROM )
Can anyone point me in the direction of a good solid ROM (Android 10 maybe) and firmware with good documentation?
Thanks so much this board is always so helpfil!!!
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Stock Android 9 here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256
If you use LOS-17 based ROM (Android 10) you need stock Pie as base. V30 LOS-17 needs LG stock Pie blobs (drivers).
ChazzMatt said:
Stock Android 9 here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256
If you use LOS-17 based ROM (Android 10) you need stock Pie as base. V30 LOS-17 needs LG stock Pie blobs (drivers).
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One more question, are the directions in page 1 / post #1 -->https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256 updated to current? I just dont want to perform an upgrade task only to find out that there are changes on Page 30 that werent added to Page 1 thread....
Ill read thru all Pages if that what it takes!
Just wondering.... that is a monster thread!!! ( 77 pages as of late August 2020)
larryl9797 said:
One more question, are the directions in page 1 / post #1 -->https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256 updated to current? I just dont want to perform an upgrade task only to find out that there are changes on Page 30 that werent added to Page 1 thread....
Ill read thru all Pages if that what it takes!
Just wondering.... that is a monster thread!!! ( 77 pages as of late August 2020)
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Yes, I keep my threads updated. But it's not necessarily post #1 you need to worry about. Read the upgrade instructions top of post #2 and also post #6. Some people have issues updating to wonky US998 Pie. So, we have workarounds.
If you are going to install a custom ROM afterwards, you need unlocked bootloader. So, don't update to Pie before doing that, since the first step you need for unlocked bootloader is to (temporarily) be on early Oreo. For US998, that means US998 20a or 20b.
If you are still on US998 20h, from earlier post, your first step would be to temporarily downgrade to US998 20a or 20b. See the WTF Instructions. Read them in a web browser, not an app. Apps like Tapatalk or XDA tend to truncate sections of very long posts like that.
AFTER that, then you can update to Pie blobs (drivers) and then install LOS-17 based ROMs. You only stay on early Oreo just long enough to unlock bootloader and install TWRP, etc. But you need to update to stock Pie firmware (either KDZ or TWRP-flashable zip) to then install LOS-17 based ROMs.
Is it still
larryl9797 said:
One more question, are the directions in page 1 / post #1 -->https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256 updated to current? I just dont want to perform an upgrade task only to find out that there are changes on Page 30 that werent added to Page 1 thread....
Ill read thru all Pages if that what it takes!
Just wondering.... that is a monster thread!!! ( 77 pages as of late August 202
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Is it still good to go to android version 9? Or is 10 more appropriate for my wife's LGV30+?