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Hey guys!!
I've been asked quite a few times, how to install the newest ROM for the GNex, the easiest way...
I've just tried it a few minutes ago, so I can tell you, waht it did and how to do it
Step 1:
Well, first things first;
you need the drivers. You'll want to download them from: here
Now, you need to download following file: Samsung official ROM
Step 2:
After you have downloaded both files and have installed the drivers, extract the firmware to a location, you can remember
eg.: %userprofile%\Downloads
Put the phone in Odin mode. Via USB Jig or VOL. DWN. + PWR. BTTN.
Once in Odin mode, plug phone in to computer via USB cable, wait for the drivers to install and then open the program. It may take up to 30 secs. to recognize the phone. Then click start. The flash process will take up to 3 Mins and will relock the bootloader, should you have unlocked it.
Final:
now just set your phone up and wait about five minutes, for the update notification to pop up... Now, everything is done, your phone is completely back to stock and nobody can tell you've messed around with it ^^
Though my personal favourite way of doing this, is with my root helper, but never mind about that (Click here to take a peek )
I hope you had fun doing this, I also hope you check out the 3rd link and I very much hope, I could teach you a bit more about the GNex ^_^
I am trying to follow your instructions but they do not work. After starting the drivers install, windows says it's installing drivers and then nothing happens.
Don't use ODIN. Follow any of the stickies at the top of the section on setting up adb and fastboot then flashing a factory build from there.
What xobx said
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I've used both Odin and fastboot-method and have never had any single issue with them. Both works fine. If you have time to create tar packages everytime new factory image shows I don't see a reason why I should discourage you from using this tool.
m.kochan10 said:
I've used both Odin and fastboot-method and have never had any single issue with them. Both works fine. If you have time to create tar packages everytime new factory image shows I don't see a reason why I should discourage you from using this tool.
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Because its a Samsung rather than Android tool and this is a Nexus device.
063_XOBX said:
Because its a Samsung rather than Android tool and this is a Nexus device.
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And an unsupported tool, at that.
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063_XOBX said:
Because its a Samsung rather than Android tool and this is a Nexus device.
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Of course but when you reboot your Nexus into Odin/download mode it's technically no longer google's unique developer phone but it becomes a regular Samsung handset (with no download counter though). GNex is equipped with Odin mode not without a reason. This means manufacturer left the door open to use Odin flash as an alternative method. Of course it's not officially recommended but as long as it works fine as a second method I've got nothing against it. The more important here is whether odin flash is a safe and effective method. According to my experience.... it is. I mean I wouldn't recommend it as a primary method, but It's always good to know you have options just in case...
I use fastboot when I am on MacOS (definitely more often) and Odin whenever I flash firmware using Windows.
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bk201doesntexist said:
And an unsupported tool, at that.
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Excuse me, not trying to be sarcastic but unsupported by who?
.... seriously?
Not supported by anyone actually: Google, Samsung, not even the community.
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bk201doesntexist said:
.... seriously?
Not supported by anyone actually: Google, Samsung, not even the community.
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Oh that's what you meant. Sure. Well It's kinda obvious that u use it at your own risk just like rooting or flashing anything to your device. I think that everybody is aware of that including OP. No intention to sound ignorant or impolite but this lack of official support is irrelevant for me. If I brick my handset using Odin, cwm, RUU or fastboot it's only me to blame.
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Oh that's what you meant. Sure. Well It's kinda obvious that u use it at your own risk just like rooting or flashing anything to your device. I think that everybody is aware of that including OP. No intention to sound ignorant or impolite but this lack of official support is irrelevant for me. If I brick my handset using Odin, cwm, RUU or fastboot it's only me to blame.
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Doesn't mean you should recommend that somebody use what is, frankly, an inferior tool. Even a toolkit (I just threw up in my mouth a little) is better than ODIN.
Thing is, if I flash through Odin, I can't say I did, either to Google or Samsung. They will reply that the official tool to reset device to factory state is fastboot. There's not even a mention to download mode. Its a leaked tool, the only way I see Odin as an option is if fastboot isn't available. And even then, I would rather use either Heimdall (which i don't believe supports our device) or OMAPflash.
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No no, as I posted earlier, the primary tool is of course fastboot. It's not like I recommend using Odin. I'm just not a big opponent cos I've never had any bad experiences using it and thus I don't understand this (forgive me expression) fear of using it. If anybody asks me I recommend fastboot at the first place. (It takes even more time to create tar.md5 package in cygwin than to flash every single .img via terminal to be honest) But sometimes people can only enter odin mode using usb jig. Then odin flash seems to be the one and only option.
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Thing is, if I flash through Odin, I can't say I did, either to Google or Samsung. They will reply that the official tool to reset device to factory state is fastboot. There's not even a mention to download mode. Its a leaked tool, the only way I see Odin as an option is if fastboot isn't available. And even then, I would rather use either Heimdall (which i don't believe supports our device) or OMAPflash.
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I am not really proud of myself but why would you care about google or samsung, like honestly ? None of them will ever recognize the difference if you send your brick to their service center anyway ...and Heimdall is even less stable than Odin.
BTW. Did any of you notice that Odin flash unlocks your bootloader?
i cant seem to root at all i have read a few post saying you can and other saying you cant
I have tryed superoneclick
LG_Nitro_HD_Root
and DooMLoRD
it looks like im running the lastest ota
P930-MDM9200B-V10j-FEB-26-2012-XX 1
do i need to downgrade then try to reroot.
are there any stable roms for this phone?
I did try for a few hours and did a lot of searching before posting thanks for takeing the time to read my post
raven.warsong said:
i cant seem to root at all i have read a few post saying you can and other saying you cant
I have tryed superoneclick
LG_Nitro_HD_Root
and DooMLoRD
it looks like im running the lastest ota
P930-MDM9200B-V10j-FEB-26-2012-XX 1
do i need to downgrade then try to reroot.
are there any stable roms for this phone?
I did try for a few hours and did a lot of searching before posting thanks for takeing the time to read my post
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First, V20c is the latest....
I believe the only sure way is to unbrick and flash a prerooted stock ROM.
what error messages are you getting?
Also, make sure you have usb debugging enabled and have it set to pc software. If you get failures change permissions or to push files to your phone you should reboot the phone. Other than that, just keep attempting. First time I rooted it took the first time... ,2nd time I was almost ready to give up when I saw 'zerg rush successful'
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lordcheeto03 said:
what error messages are you getting?
Also, make sure you have usb debugging enabled and have it set to pc software. If you get failures change permissions or to push files to your phone you should reboot the phone. Other than that, just keep attempting. First time I rooted it took the first time... ,2nd time I was almost ready to give up when I saw 'zerg rush successful'
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what program should I be using to root I listed 3?
Then I can list the messages
what mattman says is correct, V20c is the latest and requires the unbrick method, but v10j can be easily rooted.. just have to put up with a little frustration here and there.
I have no preference on what program used to root, but what little experience I have is with super one click, so.... that one.
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lordcheeto03 said:
what mattman says is correct, V20c is the latest and requires the unbrick method, but v10j can be easily rooted.. just have to put up with a little frustration here and there.
I have no preference on what program used to root, but what little experience I have is with super one click, so.... that one.
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sounds good can you provide a link to the guide and I will get started right away (I think i know the one but better not to brink my phone)
the unbrick method is sticky'd here. It looks daunting but it's really quite simple. Just read through it once or twice, get a feel of what to do, and be sure to pay attention to any problems that others have encountered and you should be good to go.
Also, just to clarify; if you do, in fact, have v10j you don't need to unbrick. The ota update wasn't v20c if I'm not mistaken.
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First, V20c is the latest....
I believe the only sure way is to unbrick and flash a prerooted stock ROM.
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thats great news im not running v20c im running v10j
so keep trying super one click?
I will try super one click one more and give any error messages I may have
so i get stuck here.
I have a screen shot
I have debug mode on
unknow sources enabled
usb connection mode pc software
I cant make very much of this it looks. I know it reboots the phone and dose not copy superuser.apk over
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I believe the only sure way is to unbrick and flash a prerooted stock ROM.
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Funny thing is I had the troubles rooting the Korean kdz following the unbrick. Prior to upgrading to ics official, my stock gb Rom rooted first time. That's why I say to just keep trying because that's what I did and it finally worked after about an hour of steadily clicking "root"after each failure.
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maybe try a different version of super one click, I used 2.3.3 I believe it was.. or just keep trying that. It will take eventually.
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I can't say I have a lot of experience rooting this device (I've only ever done it once), but I did have a few failures before I was able to succeed, so I'll at least give you an idea of what worked for me. Granted, this was on v10f firmware but it may be the same.
What worked for me was using doomlord after rebooting the phone. Supposedly the lag that the phone goes through right after it boots increases your success rate. So basically what I did was reboot the device with the USB cable connected, immediately swipe to unlock the phone at the moment when the lock screen first became visible, then immediately start doomlord before the phone has a chance to settle down and stop lagging.
Hope that works for you.
lordcheeto03 said:
Funny thing is I had the troubles rooting the Korean kdz following the unbrick. Prior to upgrading to ics official, my stock gb Rom rooted first time. That's why I say to just keep trying because that's what I did and it finally worked after about an hour of steadily clicking "root"after each failure.
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maybe try a different version of super one click, I used 2.3.3 I believe it was.. or just keep trying that. It will take eventually.
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same thing just hangs up what else should I do
Also, don't use "shell root" if you're using SuperOneClick. Do a regular root.
the main thing now is just to keep trying. Try a manual reboot here and there maybe. If it doesn't work this time, try it again. If that doesn't work, do it again. If that fails, try again, etc, etc, etc, etc.
Or, try drumist's suggestion. I've read a few success stories with that method as well.
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maybe it cant be done this is not from to long ago
is been all most 4 hours Im done tonight.
The Jell 30th April 2012, 03:16 PM #113
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Rooting LG Nitro
Has anyone had luck rooting after the last update? What I've got:
Model Number: LG-P930
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: P930-MDM9200B-V10j-FEB-26-2012-XX 1
Kernal Version: 2.6.35.11
Build Number: GRJ90
Software Version: LG-P930-V10j-FEB26-2012
If so, please post which method or a link to what worked. Went through this thread, but haven't seen anything.
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Originally Posted by The Jell
Has anyone had luck rooting after the last update? What I've got:
Model Number: LG-P930
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: P930-MDM9200B-V10j-FEB-26-2012-XX 1
Kernal Version: 2.6.35.11
Build Number: GRJ90
Software Version: LG-P930-V10j-FEB26-2012
If so, please post which method or a link to what worked. Went through this thread, but haven't seen anything.
You can't root that version. If you want to get root, you'll need to use unbricking method to install a ROM that can be rooted (like the russian one), root it, then flash back to a ROM you want to use.
You'll notice I'm the one who posted that, and it was quite a while ago. In reality, it can be rooted but I believe it is more difficult. Good luck in any case.
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You'll notice I'm the one who posted that, and it was quite a while ago. In reality, it can be rooted but I believe it is more difficult. Good luck in any case.
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I tryed everything but standing on my head. I even did it on a different system. still same thing superoneclick 2.3.3.0 will not root it if it dose I dont know how. can I flash it under recovery? or will that brick it?
i all so tryed lg nitro hd root the V10j can be rooted right?
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i all so tryed lg nitro hd root the V10j can be rooted right?
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I assumed you had read the threads related to v10j rooting and based my assumptions upon that. I didn't really have the time to go reading/linking threads back to this one last night anyway, but today is a different story. From: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740467 Pretty clear that particular version can't be rooted, and that conclusion took a whole 10 seconds to find using the search function. Follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597488 and you'll be rooted and flashing new roms like you stole 'em in no time.
Not sure where to post a victory message! After scouring the net over my truly new LG Escape P870, actually newly released to the world in mid-September, for rooting information, I somehow landed on Bin4ry's thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460.
I am extremely happy to say that version 15 did the job! I wanted to post this in his thread, but I'm not allowed to because I'm new.
So for anybody enjoying using this great phone, there's hope. And it's EASY!
Peace, tinkicker.
I tried Bin4ry's as well but it did''t work for me. It kept giving me errors (i tried it like 10 times). I tried both methods (for tabs and the normal) I wanted to post on Bin4ry's and give him the output that I got but I couldnt post on that thread (new user) . Then I found a site, which I am not able to post the link to because xda doesn't let me( new user), but if you google "LG Esteem OneClickRoot" it is the first result that comes up. I tried that one, it also gave me errors and restarted my phone, I thought It didnt work but when I went and looked in the installed apps, for my surprise there was a new app - "superSU". So I opened a terminal typed su and there it was the coveted # sign . Now I need to find how to install a new recovery.
Hey guys, just got this phone today. Tried both of those methods with no luck so I figured why not try the method that worked on the recently ported ICS 4.0.4 for the LG Thrill.
You can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31963526&postcount=532
The version 1.6 worked for me. The only problem I had was there was an error reading a file, second time through it worked with 0 errors.
Also there is an update to our firmware from P87010c to P87010f not sure what the difference is.
NO JOY!!!
Okay...I'm stupid. Rooted phone...one wrong move with a system file...yep. Brick.
Fortunately I was 1 day shy of my hardware warranty expiration so new phone. But...now Bin4ry's app no longer works for me! It will NOT root this new Escape!
Tomorrow I'll try MikesTooLz's and see what happens.
Look at your system info, did you get the newer software version? The v10f or P87010f is the update, the one on my phone that I rooted with wkparks method is v10c or P87010c.
If it's the updated version can't say for sure but the link I posted above worked on 2 LG phones that I have, may work on yours.
I suspected the software update--it's the F version--might be the culprit but I didn't know what the original was so I couldn't be sure.
So what can I do? Wait on someone to cover the F update? Could I download the older version, root, and then upgrade again?
Did you try the method posted in the link I provided? You may have to run it 2 times to get it to work. Also some have reported better results with version 1.2 of the root script vs 1.6
What exactly is going wrong? Can you give me a screenshot of the cmd prompt? I will do what I can to help, I have the update ready to go but haven't done it because I want to make sure I have root. haha
Downgrading isn't really possible because the only KDZ I can find is the v10f which I posted in a thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33752762
I'm slowly working on this phone so hopefully we can get a custom recovery going and everything no promises though but, I won't be happy till I can put a custom rom on this phone.
Urabewe, it worked!
I could NOT download v1.6. It would appear to download, virus scan would run, and browser would lock up. When I checked my "extract to" folder, the bin and files folders were there, but none of the .bat files had extracted. I was able to correctly download and extract v1.2, so I ran it, and my phone is now rooted. Thank you for the info!
It ran the first time and failed. Ran the second like you said I might have to, and it completed correctly.
I have the update ready to go but haven't done it because I want to make sure I have root. haha
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Does that mean you were waiting to root your phone to see if I bricked mine? LOL!
Now...everybody talks about "install a new recovery". Can somebody point me to or describe the correct procedure/routine/script that I need to follow in order to set my phone up safely like it should be? What apps do I need to fulfill all the correct steps? Yes, I've messed around with a tablet root for a year, but I'm no developer. As far as the technicalities go, I'm pure NOOB. Windows, I understand. Linux, I'm learning. I don't know how to be safe about this and I can't afford to buy another phone if I screw up (wife is watching me closely).
Urabewe, thanks for the help!
Awesome glad it worked. No wasn't waiting for you to brick, just confirm root was possible, and this is nice to know I may just upgrade later then.
Recovery is not possible right now, bootloader is locked and only thing we can get into is download mode which has nothing to do with custom recoveries. Slowly working on it so anything I find will be posted.
Any info I find will be posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33752762 so keep an eye out there.
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has anyone tried any of the one click methods? ive found 3/4 different ones out there.
One Clicks...
I tried two specifically meant for LG phones, and I had no luck with them. I succeeded with Urabewe's posted links though. And yes, as I posted in their thread, v10f IS rootable. Once I figure out how to take screencaps again, or better take live video of the screen, I will get it as more proof. Now to see if ROMs will be possible soon....
I can't rooting my terminal, other method easy?
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General walkthrough posted in the other thread. Hope it helps.
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I'm having trouble finding firmware v10f I'm guessing there isn't a way to root v10i that v18 file and the 1.2 I newness they reboot it but no root it just says mounted permission denied are you root?
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Yes, I am rooted with firmware 10f.
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Can u find the firmware for me? Or help I'm stuck on v10i I want to downgrade....
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tman1992 said:
Can u find the firmware for me? Or help I'm stuck on v10i I want to downgrade....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976116
This is the version v10f
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Man are you talking bout the link on page 1 its broken just says forbbiden.....
Its broken... hold on ill look again the only file I can find is a .tot that says its the kdz but I didn't use it.. I can't find 10f anywhere all I need is the firmware
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Thought I would share with everyone how to root Version 10i of the LG Escape.
How to Root Version v10i
Run LG Spectrum ICS Root script (Windows version) Batch file.
Takes about a minute
http://www.sendspace.com/file/jtcbmy
Hello,
I've noticed that my volume buttons have pretty much stopped working. I don't think it's ROM related, I'm on tmcode's AOKP rc2 ROM and tried going back to CM10 stable and the problem was still there.
Sometimes they'll work randomly, but they're pretty much a write off it seems. My phone is under a year old purchased from Bell.
I've unlocked, rooted the phone, flashed CWM and have flashed numerous ROMS.
I'd like to try and see if they'll give me a replacement, or fix it or whatever before I get a new phone, which most certainly won't be an LG phone, too bad about the Nexus 4...
What's the easiest way to bring the phone back to a stock state? Do you think if I just flash Bell's ICS ROM it'll be enough?
Thanks
you haven't given us much info... my p930 works fine (edit spelling) on cm10 stable... if yours still aren't working i'm guessing one of two things.
1. maybe your rom flashing procedure is lacking... ? are you doing proper data wipes before flashing new roms?
2. did you jolt your phone? if you smashed your phone from the side the volume buttons are on its easily the contacts could have been damaged.
either way i think if your flash count is that high your warranty is probably useless, unless there is some way to hide all those custom roms you flashed but there isn't as far as i know.
you can only hope your problem can be fixed by doing a proper wipe... just another thought... have you tried restoring a backup from CWM from before you experienced the problem? this should confirm weather it is a hardware or software issue.
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you haven't given us much info... my p930 works fine (edit spelling) on cm10 stable... if yours still aren't working i'm guessing one of two things.
1. maybe your rom flashing procedure is lacking... ? are you doing proper data wipes before flashing new roms?
2. did you jolt your phone? if you smashed your phone from the side the volume buttons are on its easily the contacts could have been damaged.
either way i think if your flash count is that high your warranty is probably useless, unless there is some way to hide all those custom roms you flashed but there isn't as far as i know.
you can only hope your problem can be fixed by doing a proper wipe... just another thought... have you tried restoring a backup from CWM from before you experienced the problem? this should confirm weather it is a hardware or software issue.
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What do you mean "flash count is that high?" I mean, if they really care about that, just update through the LG updater tool and they would never know you've been flashing all sorts of custom ROMs.. Which, if you think it MIGHT be a software problem, that might not hurt anyway; but I doubt it's software related..
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What do you mean "flash count is that high?" I mean, if they really care about that, just update through the LG updater tool and they would never know you've been flashing all sorts of custom ROMs.. Which, if you think it MIGHT be a software problem, that might not hurt anyway; but I doubt it's software related..
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someone told me there was something can counts rom installs or something, they called it a flash count i'm trying to find the thread i read it on... it might be completely wrong
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someone told me there was something can counts rom installs or something, they called it a flash count i'm trying to find the thread i read it on... it might be completely wrong
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I see what you're talking about now. From what I can tell, it's on Samsung devices; I can't find any other references to it on any other brand... not saying that it isn't on anything else, but Samsung appears to not like people having full control of their device.
I don't think it's a software issue, I'm pretty sure it's hardware.
I know to do a full wipe when flashing between different ROMs.
My phones been dropped a couple times, nothing drastic though, that could have done it maybe. I've got a TPU (sp?) case on the phone.
What is the easiest way to bring the phone back to a stock state? LG GB/ICS ROM, un-rooted?
Thanks again
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RealyPssd said:
I don't think it's a software issue, I'm pretty sure it's hardware.
I know to do a full wipe when flashing between different ROMs.
My phones been dropped a couple times, nothing drastic though, that could have done it maybe. I've got a TPU (sp?) case on the phone.
What is the easiest way to bring the phone back to a stock state? LG GB/ICS ROM, un-rooted?
Thanks again
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You can try running the official LG update tool; I'm not sure if that will work without doing anything else... I KNOW it works if you flash v18f and then update with the official software. Basically, run through steps 1-5 of this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044645 and instead of doing anything after all that, just start the official update software and update to Official ICS.
" just start the official update software and update to Official ICS."
I'm using the Bell phone unlocked on Rogers, will I still be able to update to the official ICS ROM?
RealyPssd said:
" just start the official update software and update to Official ICS."
From within the phone it self? Or is it an application I download and run from my PC?
I'm using the Bell phone unlocked on Rogers, will I still be able to update to the official ICS ROM?
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http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-P930#manuals
B2CAppsetup.exe is the app you'll need.
pretty sure by official lg update software he's talking about the tool you run on your pc that autoupdates your phone.
http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/mobile-support
is where you would find the tool, i'm not 100% positive on this more like 99% if you want confirmation you should wait for him to verify, but i know this is the official lg update tool.
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if you blocked the lg site from your hosts file like the (*edit* un) bricking guide tells you to, you'll have to remove that line from your hosts file (127.0.0.1 csmg.lgmobile.com) and flushdns in order to communicate with the lg servers again. just in case you run into this, i'll try to have your answer posted before you can ask the question
to flush dns open the run prompt, type cmd, hit enter, type ipconfig /flushdns
you should get a success message this has refreshed your dns and you should be able to communicate with csmg.lgmobile.com again.
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as per your 2nd question, i'm pretty sure you'll end up with A T&T but im not positive. however the at&t software will work if you enter your carriers APN settings, if you didn't write them down you can get them with a simple google search, go into mobile network settings on your phone select apn, then push the menu button and push new, then enter all your apn settings and your data should connect in a jiffy.
KronicSkillz said:
pretty sure by official lg update software he's talking about the tool you run on your pc that autoupdates your phone.
http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/mobile-support
is where you would find the tool, i'm not 100% positive on this more like 99% if you want confirmation you should wait for him to verify, but i know this is the official lg update tool.
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if you blocked the lg site from your hosts file like the (*edit* un) bricking guide tells you to, you'll have to remove that line from your hosts file (127.0.0.1 csmg.lgmobile.com) and flushdns in order to communicate with the lg servers again. just in case you run into this, i'll try to have your answer posted before you can ask the question
to flush dns open the run prompt, type cmd, hit enter, type ipconfig /flushdns
you should get a success message this has refreshed your dns and you should be able to communicate with csmg.lgmobile.com again.
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as per your 2nd question, i'm pretty sure you'll end up with A T&T but im not positive. however the at&t software will work if you enter your carriers APN settings, if you didn't write them down you can get them with a simple google search, go into mobile network settings on your phone select apn, then push the menu button and push new, then enter all your apn settings and your data should connect in a jiffy.
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Yeah, the official update tool. That's the one I'm talking about; both links end up going to the same program - B2CAppSetup.exe
Good point on the hosts file, that's pretty important.
thank you just trying to him this guy get his phone going
Alright, once I find a cheapo phone to use while my Nitro HD / Optimus LTE is being repaired, I'll give this a go.
I just want to bring it back to stock state to remove root so they won't deny my warranty.
I remembered after I posted about the "B2CAppSetup.exe " program on LG's site.
My hosts file is untoched, I'm on a new install of Windows 8, I un-bricked a few months ago.
Thanks again for all the help.
I can't really, reliably, enter recovery any more...
I might try flashing the v20f Bell ROM via ROM manager and then try unrooting with super one click.
I do still have the first CWM backup I made of the stock GB ROM as well that I could restore maybe in ROM manager.
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So I flashed the original GB CWM / Nandroid backup I had made, then I tried un-rooting with SuperOneClick, but for some reason it wouldn't work.
So I used the LG software and updated to the official ICS release, Bell version, and the now the phone is un-rooted.
Time to send it off to hopefully get fixed.. what are the chances that I'll get my actual handset back? I've unlocked it, I'm betting I don't get mine back, but a locked one...
Thanks again for all the help
first of all you dont want yours back, the volume button issue is probably hardware, unless you flashed the wrong rom or a corrupted wrong or something. secondly if you updated to stock ics, your phone is already has a relocked bootloader, you should be so lucky as to get a brand new phone that you can unbrick in an hour...
*edit* unless there is some new security they are putting on the new ones but i haven't heard of such, it has always seemed to me they only implement security to the point where it will stop an unknowledgeable person from breaking the phone. the amount of software "leaks" suggest to me they don't really care if people that know what they are doing mod the phones. having said that they still won't replace a phone they know has been modded, for valid reasons, they shouldn't be responsible for things they didn't do to the phone.
So I got my handset back and the volume buttons have been fixed.
To get root and CWM recovery back is it easiest to just follow an unbrick guide?
All righty. Here it is. It's 5.0.2 and it contains the Stagefright fix as well as who knows what else. Standard warning: you probably have to be bone stock ZVG to apply this. If you are rooted, this will probably break root, if it would even install at all. I could also be completely wrong. Have fun.
Download ZVH update.zip
Updates don't install on top of root. If rooted, reflash ZVE tot, upgrade, then redo LG One Click Root.
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I tried restoring my stock recovery with Autorec and using the unroot feature in SuperUser but was still unable to flash the update.
I WAS able to get the ZVH update.You can root the ZVH update, use the LS980 Autorec app to flash TWRP and flash the hotspot mod too. I tot'ed back to ZVE and let my Sprint G2 activated on Boost go through the update process. Once i was on ZVH i did the above mentioned. It took a little time and some reading but my G2 is up and running like a champ.
I have root and can't update ZVH using TWRP. Can sameone explane step by step how would be possible ?
@wetbiker7
I've upgraded to ZVH, but I can't seem to root it. I've tried a couple of the LG_Root options and LG_One_Cick_Root_by_avicohh.exe but none are working.
Any ideas?
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@wetbiker7
I've upgraded to ZVH, but I can't seem to root it. I've tried a couple of the LG_Root options and LG_One_Cick_Root_by_avicohh.exe but none are working.
Any ideas?
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I'm at work right now. I'll shoot you everything you need via PM later today.
@wetbiker7
Thanks!
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I'm at work right now. I'll shoot you everything you need via PM later today.
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If you could also share your experience/method here as well for others to see so they can avoid issues. That would be great. As for the update I see no changes with the GPS unfortunately.
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@wetbiker7
Thanks!
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No worries. Just click that Thanks tab.
EROMITLAB said:
If you could also share your experience/method here as well for others to see so they can avoid issues. That would be great. As for the update I see no changes with the GPS unfortunately.
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Not sure what's going on with your GPS. I haven't had any issues.
OK. I'm working on something that'll get you guys hooked up. It'll be posted soon.
OK........ This is for the Sprint/Boost LS980. This info will allow you to root the ZVH firmware update. I have used this method on both Windows 7 and 10.
READ EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU BEGIN!!! I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE. THESE ARE THE STEPS I USED AND THEY WORKED PERFECTLY FOR ME.
You will need ADB installed on your pc. Here's an easy way to install if you don't already have ADB and Fastboot installed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Thanks to @Snoop05
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Maker sure you have a decent charge on your phone. I recommend 75% or more just to be safe. The entire process should not take near that but I always make sure I have enough juice in case I run into any issues.
This is only if you are rooted or your LS980 will not install the ZVH update OTA.
You will need to TOT back to an earlier build. I chose ZVE.
This thread tells you how to do it. Make sure you scroll down to the 2nd tutorial. It's the one for Sprint.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Thanks to @hyelton
Just follow the instructions and it will take you back to the ZVE firmware. Once you've reverted back to ZVE, let your phone update. It will take you through 2 firmware updates, ZVG and then ZVH.
NOTE 1: I downloaded the DLL file found in the Sprint folder. I had to use it instead of the Megalock DLL. Megalock gave me an error. The DLL in the Sprint folder worked perfectly so make sure you use it in place of Megalock when following the instructions.
NOTE 2: Once your phone is in Download Mode and you plug it into your pc there is a VERY good chance that it will start updating the drivers. LET IT!! It may take awhile so just be patient. Once it has completed, you can begin the process of flashing the older firmware.
NOTE 3: The tutorial states "99% of the time FlashTool will FAIL after 85% anything after 85% is just your phone rebooting so your safe". Personally, mine completed without getting stuck.
NOTE4: If you have trouble with Data, do a PRL update and a PROFILE update.
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OK....... once you've taken all the OTA updates and you are on the ZVH firmware you can begin the rooting process.
I have uploaded a zip with a tutorial on rooting the LS980. Make sure you unzip the entire zip file and open the README 1st!
I looked at several methods before rooting my device and cannot remember the original author of the tutorial included in the rooting process and files. I take no credit for this tutorial. If I could remember the author I would most definitely give him the credit deserved.
LG Root-
http://www.mediafire.com/download/or13cg94acgsx1a/LG_Root.zip
LS980 AutoRec apk-
This will flash TWRP on your device. It will also make a backup of your stock recovery. Just extract, place the apk on your device and install. .
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cb029lt87l7za6a/LS980AutoRec+apk.zip
One last thing......... I also have the HotSpotMod working on my LS980. The ZVG zip in the thread will work for ZVH also. I had trouble with the mod alone so I tried using the WiFi Tether Router app found on Google Play after flashing the mod. I was able to get the hotspot working with the app. If you decide to flash the HotSpotMod, try it 1st. It may work for you. If not, use the app mentioned above and it'll work.
HotSpotMod-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584775
Thanks to @Ascertion
EDIT: ADDED THE LS980 AUTOREC apk. You'll need it to flash TWRP.
One more thing. As far as I know, none of the custom ROMs have the ZVH patch for stagefright. If you flash one of those builds, as I understand it, you will lose the stagefright patch. Just wanted to make sure that info is known.
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Please read this before proceeding. Some members have experienced an issue with the send command. Spawn found a fix that has worked for several users. Please be sure to click the THANKS tab on this post. :thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64190389
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OK........ This is for the Sprint/Boost LS980. This info will allow you to root the ZVH firmware update. I have used this method on both Windows 7 and ...
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@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
chuddler said:
@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
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Are you running Windows 8 by chance? A buddy of mine couldn't get it to work on 8. Even if your not running Windows 8, try it on another computer.
Edit : I'll run through the process tomorrow and see if I can get it figured out for you.
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@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
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Did you enable USB debugging in the developer section on your phone settings?
Did your pc update drivers when you had put the phone in download mode and connect it to the pc? It should have.
Are you running Windows 8 by chance? A buddy of mine couldn't root his on 8. I've tried it on both 7 and 10.
Also, I had to unplug my phone and plug it into the pc again to get the pc to recognize it.
About ZVI update
Here http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ls980 i've finded ZVI zip. But I've think this is the only source code?! Does anybody receive ZVI OTA update?
its odd everything seems to work until I reach the Send_Command.exe \\.\COM4 part
my COM is COM41 so I did COM41 instead idk if that breaks the process but basically when I run the SH command it just hangs Download Mode seems to be where most of my recent Rooting Attempts fail any ideas what would cause it to hang on running the lg_root.sh?
(update) oddly had to type ENTER rerun the send command then rerun the script now im rooted it looks like IDK why but thats an odd turn of events maybe this will help someone else ^_^
I'm already running ZVH and just got another firmware update notification today. Has to be another security update since it's only 231mbs. What sux is I'll have to TOT back again if I decide to take it.
Anyone else get the update yet?
wetbiker7 said:
I'm already running ZVH and just got another firmware update notification today. Has to be another security update since it's only 231mbs. What sux is I'll have to TOT back again if I decide to take it.
Anyone else get the update yet?
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Yeah it showed up on my phone today. Not looking forward to TOTing either.
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Changelog ?
Sent from my LG G2 LS980
Got ZVI 2 days ago
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Got ZVI 2 days ago
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I'm going to stick with ZVH. It's got the stagefright fix plus it can be rooted and has the hotspot mod. ZVI can't be rooted yet plus the changes made by the ZVI update, according to the info I've read, aren't worth losing root over.
Also, I may play around with CyanogenMod a little more. 12.1 runs great and progress is being made on 13.