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Hey, guys!
Here is the CWM 6.0.4.4 recovery for our LG Optimus G pro (e98x), both .img and .lok, maybe the fxxx need .img
the name of these recoverys is "geefhd", if your ROM's updater-script doesn't compat this, please pay attention on it
.lok
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1265DP
.img
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1inJ2i
And then, if you are interested of AOSP KitKat, I am working on it for some times, and the bugs now is camera and gps.
My source is here:
https://github.com/airk000/android_device_lge_geefhd-common
https://github.com/airk000/android_device_lge_geefhd_hk
airk000 said:
Hey, guys!
Here is the CWM 6.0.4.4 recovery for our LG Optimus G pro (e98x), both .img and .lok, maybe the fxxx need .img
the name of these recoverys is "geefhd", if your ROM's updater-script doesn't compat this, please pay attention on it
.lok
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1265DP
.img
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1inJ2i
And then, if you are interested of AOSP KitKat, I am working on it for some times, and the bugs now is camera and gps.
My source is here:
https://github.com/airk000/android_device_lge_geefhd-common
https://github.com/airk000/android_device_lge_geefhd_hk
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how can we use them ?
donalgodon said:
how can we use them ?
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I modified a TWRP installer with this CWM. Replaced TWRP with CWM on my E986 and it works. Updated adb.exe to work with 4.4.
To install just extract the zip contents and run the batch file.
Isamu_Dyson said:
I modified a TWRP installer with this CWM. Replaced TWRP with CWM on my E986 and it works. Updated adb.exe to work with 4.4.
To install just extract the zip contents and run the batch file.
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It works. I installed it on 4.4, by the way.
Thanks a lot.
Any chance for a flashable zip file please?
donalgodon said:
It works. I installed it on 4.4, by the way.
Thanks a lot.
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Is it lokified? Can you flash Madmacks 4.4 KitKat with this recovery?
Thanks in advance.
Erik
Nevermind, I read your signature and you updated it with the new recovery, thanks!
Erik
airk000 said:
Hey, guys!
Here is the CWM 6.0.4.4 recovery for our LG Optimus G pro (e98x), both .img and .lok, maybe the fxxx need .img
the name of these recoverys is "geefhd", if your ROM's updater-script doesn't compat this, please pay attention on it
.lok
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1265DP
.img
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1inJ2i
And then, if you are interested of AOSP KitKat, I am working on it for some times, and the bugs now is camera and gps.
My source is here:
https://github.com/airk000/android_device_lge_geefhd-common
https://github.com/airk000/android_device_lge_geefhd_hk
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Hi, can someone please mirror these files as it is very difficult to download due to speed
roshandes said:
Hi, can someone please mirror these files as it is very difficult to download due to speed
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You actually don't need those files, just look at post #3 and download that and run it on you pc with the phone connected.
Erik
ricco333 said:
You actually don't need those files, just look at post #3 and download that and run it on you pc with the phone connected.
Erik
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Hello there
Just download and run the bat file and done?
I already have cwm v6.0.3.7. Can i just flash it over?
tomi001 said:
Hello there
Just download and run the bat file and done?
I already have cwm v6.0.3.7. Can i just flash it over?
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No, you can't flash those files, but if you want to update CWM, why don't you install Philz recovery for the e980, it is great.
Erik
ricco333 said:
No, you can't flash those files, but if you want to update CWM, why don't you install Philz recovery for the e980, it is great.
Erik
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The problem is i have the e986.
is there a way i can flash this recovery? I installed PhilZi's recovery and my phone is messed up. I forgot to enable loki support and flash a rom, and then my phone is only booting to recovery. the system folder is always empty whatever i flashed. there is something wrong with my phone, so that i also cannot flash a kdz file. it always return error.
my only chance of getting the phone back is to flash the recovery. can anyone help me with that pls?
spiderx_mm said:
is there a way i can flash this recovery? I installed PhilZi's recovery and my phone is messed up. I forgot to enable loki support and flash a rom, and then my phone is only booting to recovery. the system folder is always empty whatever i flashed. there is something wrong with my phone, so that i also cannot flash a kdz file. it always return error.
my only chance of getting the phone back is to flash the recovery. can anyone help me with that pls?
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Bro please don't flash CWM now it will be of no use after reboot you will return back to recovery only.. first go for TWRP.. get the rom flashed & then if you required go for CWM..
roshandes said:
Bro please don't flash CWM now it will be of no use after reboot you will return back to recovery only.. first go for TWRP.. get the rom flashed & then if you required go for CWM..
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how can i get TWRP? my phone can only go in to PhilZi's recovery, and my /system folder is already empty. i can't get anywhere
spiderx_mm said:
how can i get TWRP? my phone can only go in to PhilZi's recovery, and my /system folder is already empty. i can't get anywhere
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Go here : http://d-h.st/HNa
Uploaded by : ballshanglow
just download it & put in your card or in phone using recovery mount usb options..after that flash & enjooooy..
roshandes said:
Go here : http://d-h.st/HNa
Uploaded by : ballshanglow
just download it & put in your card or in phone using recovery mount usb options..after that flash & enjooooy..
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thanks, I'll try.
update: ... now I can boot into TWRP. and it is not reading my 32GB External SD card where i put all the Roms and nandroid backup. ...
more updates ... somehow I found a downloaded OTA zip file from CM11. I'm flashed it and booting now.
Thanks a lot for saving my neck bro.
hiii .
.i can used for e988 v20a ??
Please help I'm using E988 hongkong, how can I flash the right recovery to able to flash custom 4.4 rom?
Thank you guys
roshandes said:
Go here : (Link deleted because no 10 Posts)
Uploaded by : ballshanglow
just download it & put in your card or in phone using recovery mount usb options..after that flash & enjooooy..
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I have a e986 german with Stock 20a EU 4.4.2
If I installed cwm it gives me a boot loop into recovery. So I must install my rom via kdz tool and so I have no recovery yet. I found no way to flash a working recovery and unlock bootloader for my phone.
Can I flash this under e986eu20a?
nunuc said:
I have a e986 german with Stock 20a EU 4.4.2
If I installed cwm it gives me a boot loop into recovery. So I must install my rom via kdz tool and so I have no recovery yet. I found no way to flash a working recovery and unlock bootloader for my phone.
Can I flash this under e986eu20a?
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I have send you a PM.
I unlocked bootloader and rooted my htc one v(gsm).I am currently on stock htc sense I want to install twrp so can i install it from goo manager i downloaded from play store??
Also I want cm10 rom so if I flashed it from twrp do i need to install kernel by going into fastboot mode and using cmd etc.??i saw a video tutorial in which they just installed rom from twrp and they didnt installed kernel but i have heard many users are not going past logo as they havent installed kernel...
mandarmane said:
I unlocked bootloader and rooted my htc one v(gsm).I am currently on stock htc sense I want to install twrp so can i install it from goo manager i downloaded from play store??
Also I want cm10 rom so if I flashed it from twrp do i need to install kernel by going into fastboot mode and using cmd etc.??i saw a video tutorial in which they just installed rom from twrp and they didnt installed kernel but i have heard many users are not going past logo as they havent installed kernel...
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You will want to install your recovery using a cmd prompt. Our phone is S-on, so you may run into difficulty trying to use goo for a recovery installation. MAKE A BACKUP ONCE YOU GET TWRP INSTALLED!!!!
If you want cm10 you will need to get your twrp up and running first, download your desired cm10 zip to your computer, open archives using 7zip, copy the boot img from the rom zip to your working fastboot folder (assuming that you have fastboot set up since you got this far), open a cmd window and navigate to your fastboot folder using the command cd c:\yourfastbootfoldername.
Once your rom is installed, reboot to bootloader. Plug your phone into your pc, it should switch from fastboot to fastboot usb. Use the command fastboot flash boot boot.img. You should now be able to reboot your phone and enjoy cm10!
sellersj27 said:
You will want to install your recovery using a cmd prompt. Our phone is S-on, so you may run into difficulty trying to use goo for a recovery installation. MAKE A BACKUP ONCE YOU GET TWRP INSTALLED!!!!
If you want cm10 you will need to get your twrp up and running first, download your desired cm10 zip to your computer, open archives using 7zip, copy the boot img from the rom zip to your working fastboot folder (assuming that you have fastboot set up since you got this far), open a cmd window and navigate to your fastboot folder using the command cd c:\yourfastbootfoldername.
Once your rom is installed, reboot to bootloader. Plug your phone into your pc, it should switch from fastboot to fastboot usb. Use the command fastboot flash boot boot.img. You should now be able to reboot your phone and enjoy cm10!
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So I shouldn't install kernel (Hellboy )??? I unlocked my bootloader so my device should be s - off or does that mean something different plz guide me
mandarmane said:
So I shouldn't install kernel (Hellboy )??? I unlocked my bootloader so my device should be s - off or does that mean something different plz guide me
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You should install kernel that given on every ROM thread, and not always HELLBOY.
Unlocked bootloader doesn't mean that your phone is S-Offed, it is different.
mandarmane said:
So I shouldn't install kernel (Hellboy )??? I unlocked my bootloader so my device should be s - off or does that mean something different plz guide me
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There is a whole lot more work to get the device s-off. Your kernel is the boot img that I mentioned earlier. I am PrimoC, so I don't have experience with hellboy, but I do have to flash a new kernel with every rom. If you are going from one cm10 to another cm10, you might be safe, but I wouldn't chance it. Unlocking your bootloader allows you to flash kernels. It doesn't give you s-off.
sellersj27 said:
There is a whole lot more work to get the device s-off. Your kernel is the boot img that I mentioned earlier. I am PrimoC, so I don't have experience with hellboy, but I do have to flash a new kernel with every rom. If you are going from one cm10 to another cm10, you might be safe, but I wouldn't chance it. Unlocking your bootloader allows you to flash kernels. It doesn't give you s-off.
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can you provide any tutorial for installing twrp on htc one v gsm version and downloading link plz that will help me alot
Ringford said:
You should install kernel that given on every ROM thread, and not always HELLBOY.
Unlocked bootloader doesn't mean that your phone is S-Offed, it is different.
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While flashing cm10 which boot.img file should i use the one that came with rom or hellboy
mandarmane said:
While flashing cm10 which boot.img file should i use the one that came with rom or hellboy
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The one that came with ROM. And please.. just read the damn instruction in the ROM thread, everything is said clearly there, I can bet on that. Read it carefully step by step or you will end up here soon or sooner with another question like "Guys my htc is bricked help".
I just got home from work.... Did you get it, or would you like that tutorial
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sellersj27 said:
I just got home from work.... Did you get it, or would you like that tutorial
Sent from my One V using xda app-developers app
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Plz provide me tutorial and can you confirm from any gsm user which kernel should I use for cm10, from cm10 thread I think its Hellboy but not sure and I can't post in development section yet.. thanks
When I tried to install the Justin's T-Mobile ROM to LS980 with ZVA version through TWRP, I got a boot loop (TWRP recovery image was installed via Flasify). Restored the factory ROM and tried to flash again, but I got the same boot loop. Is it due to the fact that the phone is on ZVA?
I read in the forum that I can use FreeGee to flash TWRP for LS980 ZVA, but it seems it does not help as well.
Do I need to go back to earlier version (ZV8 or ZV9?) to flash the T-Mobile ROM or is there a way to flash the ROM without going back?
Thanks for help in advance!
here is what i did
cherishzm said:
When I tried to install the Justin's T-Mobile ROM to LS980 with ZVA version through TWRP, I got a boot loop (TWRP recovery image was installed via Flasify). Restored the factory ROM and tried to flash again, but I got the same boot loop. Is it due to the fact that the phone is on ZVA?
I read in the forum that I can use FreeGee to flash TWRP for LS980 ZVA, but it seems it does not help as well.
Do I need to go back to earlier version (ZV8 or ZV9?) to flash the T-Mobile ROM or is there a way to flash the ROM without going back?
Thanks for help in advance!
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I flashed the zv 7aboot file installled lokied twrp then from twrp did full wipe installed rom then flashed ls 980zv8 radio
do not reboot after flashing rom flash the radio then boot up you should be good. i got this info from the the tmobile cm11 working on sprint thread
it worked for me. I would check out that thread if i were you. hope it helps!
stillblaze01 said:
I flashed the zv 7aboot file installled lokied twrp then from twrp did full wipe installed rom then flashed ls 980zv8 radio
do not reboot after flashing rom flash the radio then boot up you should be good. i got this info from the the tmobile cm11 working on sprint thread
it worked for me. I would check out that thread if i were you. hope it helps!
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Thanks for the reply. Do you know where I can find files to flash radio? I'll read the cm11 thread and see if I can find more info on that.
EDIT:Flashed ZV8 Radio after flashing the T-Mobile ROM it appears booting but I'm getting following error messages:
Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped
Unfortunately, VoIP call has stopped.
These messages keep popping up after pressing OK so I cannot get to the main screen.
What do I need to do now?
Well, I tried to flash the T-Mobile ROM again and it works fine now (without flashing the ZV8 again after flashing the ROM)!
cherishzm said:
Well, I tried to flash the T-Mobile ROM again and it works fine now (without flashing the ZV8 again after flashing the ROM)!
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once you flash a radio like you stated. flashed the ZV8 after the rom you dont ever need to do that unless you recover from a TOT. file or switch your radio at some point. once you flash it your good man
and just in-case you didn't know your posting questions in the development area i see you did it twice so i figured you might think your in Q&A
are you using a t-mobile or att based sim card?
Shouldn't this post be in General or Q&A???
Are you good?
if you need any files or help let me know id be happy to help
Which rom is Justin's rom?? I have been searching and I cannot find something named justin's rom.
Can someone kindly point me to a link of the rom.
Thank you for your time.
jub2k3 said:
Which rom is Justin's rom?? I have been searching and I cannot find something named justin's rom.
Can someone kindly point me to a link of the rom.
Thank you for your time.
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6HYWZRx8JLsZm9rVU5sWjZSTjA/edit?usp=docslist_api
I like my phones like I like my women.... flexible
Got the link thanks. Now im trying to find a clean efs because my backup with freegee doesnt install and the one ioroot was supposed to create does not exist.
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Google Play Store - No Connection Issue
Hello everyone,
I have flashed Justin's T-Mobile ROM onto my LS980 (Sprint G2) successfully after flashing ZV8 radio.
However, Google Play Store started giving me an error message - 'No Connection'.
I tried to follow the fix in the following thread but when I opened the hosts file there was already " 127.0.0.1 localhost" at the first line. I deleted the hosts file entirely and restarted the phone but it did not work either.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273994
Does anyone know what I need to do to get Play Store working again? When I factory reset it, it will start working but after few downloads, it stops working and displays the same 'No Connection' error message.
By the way, I have force closed 'automatic update' app disabled notification. Is it possibly why?
Any help will be appreciated!!
stillblaze01 said:
if you need any files or help let me know id be happy to help
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Im having issues. The link for the Justin rom is no longer available. i lost my recovery and can only go into download mode. i have no idea how to flash recovery through adb. Do need to install the T Mobile drivers? I have the sprint drivers already installed. The phone doesnt stay on long enough for me to use the simple tool either.
DL mode
bhzmafia said:
Im having issues. The link for the Justin rom is no longer available. i lost my recovery and can only go into download mode. i have no idea how to flash recovery through adb. Do need to install the T Mobile drivers? I have the sprint drivers already installed. The phone doesnt stay on long enough for me to use the simple tool either.
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In down load mode I would flash tot file then root and install rom if you still need a rom I have a stock tmobile rom not sure if its Justins and I should have a Cm11 running around let me know
[guide] install at&t kitkat e980 stock flash + root + recovery - complete wipe !
FOR AT&T LG E980:
Basically, from my experience I put together this guide for anyone who wishes to flash a complete stock AT&T KitKat from .TOT file and the root and add recovery.
All the steps are what I have gathered from around the forums, SO I WILL GIVE CREDIT FOR STEPS THAT ARE OUTLINED BY OTHERS. These people helped by their postings.
FLASHING TOT FILES:
1. The BEST - I think a lot of us can agree - thread for the LG E980 flashing with STOCK firmware is this by HYELTON http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44983841&postcount=1
STOP OVER THERE AND GIVE THE MAN SOME LOVE AND THANKS !!!!
.TOT files and .Kdz files for all versions can be found at Hyelton's thread above. Also, more details for flashing .TOT vs .Kdz files there. Below is some tips from my experience.
Here is the exact TOT file I used: http://www.mediafire.com/download/djjmck2eost77e3/BIN_LGE980AT-00-V20g-ATT-US-APR-28-2014+0.tot
SOME OF MY TIPS: FROM MY EXPERIENCES
2. The only hitch is getting LGFlash Tools and hacking it. I tried the links on Hyelton’s thread but some are now too new to be hackable. For example, one must find the reg key for the new version of LGTools he links to. Megalock.dll is hit-or-miss. There are other ways for sure but I did not bother further.
3. I found that lower versions of LG Flash Tool (v 1.4.1330R) works just fine.
EDIT: The latest version of LG Flash Tools is here http://www.mediafire.com/download/6g1uyoz2zsiqq1c/LG+Phone+Flash+Stuff.rar
And it contains the DLL to be used during flashing. I STRONGLY SUGGEST USING THIS. You MUST -MUST- TURN OFF INTERNET WHEN USING FLASH TOOLS. This pack contains the full software, and dll files. I have flashed using just this package >10 times at least while testing roms
a.Connect phone and let Windows install drivers. In my case, Windows 8 default were just fine.
b.Put your phone in download mode.
c.Connect it to your computer. In case of windows 8 the windows default drivers work fine.
d.Follow Hyelton’s steps.
EDIT: See posts #32and #33 in this thread. Do not go back to download. But wait for fastboot to install. See post #33 for this. Just wait patiently, the phone will reboot to full normal mode/setup screen, then the LG tools will say pass. BE VERY PATIENT.
ROOTING AND RECOVERY:
ROOTING:
THANKS TO jarari2:
1.This method here works just fine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699067
Simple bat file method. Turn ON USB Debugging before trying.
2.RECOVERY:
THANKS TO hoangnova AT http://lgviet.com/forum/threads/moi-thu-ve-lg-g-pro-4-4-2-root-recovery-kdz.14841/
** Download and move following file to phone.
** https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4vSbKccbcIOV1NjMDlqWUdmVm8/edit?pli=1
OR
** https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=1F371A0EDB2BC3A6!107
** Run apk. Done.
You should have a full stock KitKat + Rooted + Recovery… Enjoy!!
If this guide helped you, you can buy me a beer/coffee or any such wonderful drink.
chappatti said:
FOR AT&T LG E980:
...
If this guide helped you, you can buy me a beer/coffee or any such wonderful drink.
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The download on the google drive says it's non-existent.
Nice guide. Thanks!
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The download on the google drive says it's non-existent.
Edit: Here's the file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2715141&d=1398757138
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THANKS ! Fixed !!
Where can I find the .TOT file?
ducktat said:
Where can I find the .TOT file?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44983841&postcount=1
ducktat said:
Where can I find the .TOT file?
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I decided to just link directly to the actual TOT file I used.....!
Link in OP.
Roots Perfectly
Upgraded to KK 4.4.2 via OTA and rooted follow the directions contained here and every worked perfectly! Thanks for gathering the information!
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Upgraded to KK 4.4.2 via OTA and rooted follow the directions contained here and every worked perfectly! Thanks for gathering the information!
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No Problem.
To do the OTA I guess you went back to complete stock ? Yeah, that is a good option too....! Only, it requires one extra flash (going back to stock!)
Just for info, can you please add the steps to your post.
Thanks.
Where to download AT&T kitkat upgrade ?
lchen5 said:
Where to download AT&T kitkat upgrade ?
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In the OP and in my thread
hyelton said:
In the OP and in my thread
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Hey, hyelton, thanks for visiting,,!
The steps
chappatti said:
No Problem.
To do the OTA I guess you went back to complete stock ? Yeah, that is a good option too....! Only, it requires one extra flash (going back to stock!)
Just for info, can you please add the steps to your post.
Thanks.
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I went back to pure stock and no custom recovery, then did the 10p update - I found that the update to 10p would not work with other than stock recovery. I then just used the settings query for OTA update, downloaded and installed - all my programs and data were intact after the update, except apps requiring root would not run correctly. I then followed your steps to root. I still have the stock recovery at this point. KitKat runs great.
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I went back to pure stock and no custom recovery, then did the 10p update - I found that the update to 10p would not work with other than stock recovery. I then just used the settings query for OTA update, downloaded and installed - all my programs and data were intact after the update, except apps requiring root would not run correctly. I then followed your steps to root. I still have the stock recovery at this point. KitKat runs great.
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So when going back to complete stock the 10p, how did you keep apps, settings if you used odin.? Just interested in your procedure since obviously OTA on stock will retain programs and settings.
It just worked...
chappatti said:
So when going back to complete stock the 10p, how did you keep apps, settings if you used odin.? Just interested in your procedure since obviously OTA on stock will retain programs and settings.
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Honestly, I don't know. I had been flashing lots of different ROMS and then went back the total day 1 stock. I then updated OTA to 10p a couple of months ago and rooted but did not flash a custom recovery. I then heard that 4.4.2 was available, checked via the about link and downloaded. All the apps and data stayed in place. I then rooted and have yet to flash a custom recovery. I'm sorry I can't give you more detail. But I can tell you that I seem to have better battery life, and I had to pair my phone to my car again. Good luck.
i miss network connection
hi, i follow your steps, and it worked, i have KK now on my e980.
but... sometimes i lost my network connection, and it returns in a minute or two
any ideas?
With the recovery installed from this thread. Can we flash non stock custom roms or just stock roms.
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Problems flashing.
Hey! I can't flash the .TOT, the Flash Tool doesn't recognize port COM41, or any other. I go to device administrator, and there's my phone as port 41, but the Flashing Tool doesn't. Any ideas?!
Ink Rampant Wolf said:
Hey! I can't flash the .TOT, the Flash Tool doesn't recognize port COM41, or any other. I go to device administrator, and there's my phone as port 41, but the Flashing Tool doesn't. Any ideas?!
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Here is the detailed thread for using Lg flash tool. Http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f17...flashv141-free-no-need-b2b-user-pass-1628819/
I guess you changed yiu computer date and time before using it as mentioned in OP??
Also what Rom are you coming from? Is your bootloader unlocked/lokified?
Can you guys help me out? I already rooted using towelroot. Is it possible to just install the apk for recovery without doing the other steps?
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Jacob030 said:
Can you guys help me out? I already rooted using towelroot. Is it possible to just install the apk for recovery without doing the other steps?
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I have not used towelroot ever. BUT, I do not see why you cannot add a recovery irrespective of root method. I have done this mtself.
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Hi,
I am just writing these steps to help those who want to downgrade from KK to JB due to any reason. Please use these steps at your own risk.
Some Background:
Recently I updated my Razr M to KK, it was Locked and Unrooted, but with the help of Twelroot and Motopocalypse I rooted and unlocked the BL.
Now somehow I didn't like the KK and wanted to go back to JB 4.1.2 because I was now having unlocked BL and rooted phone so it was easy but need to follow some steps to successfully downgrade to JB. So an unlocked BL and rooted with KK is must.
Prerequisite:
USB drivers for Razr M must be installed before proceeding.
Steps:
1. download the firmware file [Android 4.1.2
Blur_Version.98.30.1.XT907.Verizon.en.US] from http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=8
2. extract the above archive and replace the XML file with the one in attachment.
3. put the phone into fastboot mode and flash the firmware with RSD Lite (attached)
4. reboot and now you have JB 4.1.2
If you want to install root application again and also want to flash custom recovery then please follow the Post#5 [ATTACK] (thanks ATTACK)
Note : for custom recovery you will need the fastboot.exe if you don't have it then install minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.1.3_setup.exe(attached).
Put the phone in fastboot mode, copy the recovery to c:\ and execute the below command :
fastboot flash recovery [Path to recovery image]
If it help you then don't forget to press Thanks button !
Forgive my ignorance but this won't downgrade the kernel will it? I'm hoping it's possible to go from the newest OTA to the stable CM11 but I'm guessing this is new kernel JB. Either way thanks if I can't go to stable CM11 I'll stick with rooted 4.1.2.
Once you have a unlocked bootloader, you do not need to use "root programs". All you need to do is flash a custom recovery via Mfastboot / fastboot then flash SuperSU / Superuser.
In dhacker29's folder there are 2 different recoveries.
"msm8960" is for 4.1.2
"KITKAT" is for 4.4.2
ATTACK said:
Once you have a unlocked bootloader, you do not need to use "root programs". All you need to do is flash a custom recovery via Mfastboot / fastboot then flash SuperSU / Superuser.
In dhacker29's folder there are 2 different recoveries.
"msm8960" is for 4.1.2
"KITKAT" is for 4.4.2
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thanks ATTACK, can you please point out that which recovery is specially for 4.1.2 because there are a lot of recoveries with msm8960 in Dhacker29's folder.
One more thing if you have flashable Su and busybox zip then please attach it , i will update the OP.
thanks alot.
DHACKER29's FOLDER
- LINK
JELLYBEAN 4.1.2 RECOVERIES
- CWM-6.0.4.6-swipe-moto_msm8960
- TWRP-2.7.0.0-moto_msm8960-hdpi
KITKAT 4.4.2 RECOVERIES
- CWM6049-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT
- TWRP2710-RAZR_M-KITKAT
SUPERUSER - I'm just going to link to Chainfire's thread, Direct people to download from there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
BUSYBOX
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.timos.busyboxonrails
Could you go back to KK when you've downgraded to JB? Just asking this question early before the CM11 M8 release and the transition occurs.
TheForceUnleashed said:
Could you go back to KK when you've downgraded to JB? Just asking this question early before the CM11 M8 release and the transition occurs.
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Yes.
ATTACK said:
Yes.
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So just by flashing the KK firmware in RSD without any changes to the xml? Sorry for the noob questions, I realize how easy this phone can be bricked and I want to avoid it.
TheForceUnleashed said:
So just by flashing the KK firmware in RSD without any changes to the xml? Sorry for the noob questions, I realize how easy this phone can be bricked and I want to avoid it.
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I see don't why you would need to. It would be just like restoring stock firmware via RSD Lite.
When I try to flash this, I get Failure on 2/20, sbl1
jrk190 said:
When I try to flash this, I get Failure on 2/20, sbl1
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Did you replace the XML file included in attachment?
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Sure did. I can't even restore to 4.4.2, I'm stuck on a broken system with no wifi or signal. This sucks...
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is this sure it works? i read the feedback so,me user try it failed?
jrk190 said:
Sure did. I can't even restore to 4.4.2, I'm stuck on a broken system with no wifi or signal. This sucks...
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Can you please post the error that is displayed in RSD Lite ?
The steps are tested by my 2 times, and there shouldn't be any problem. Make sure you have installed the correct drivers.
Please ensure that your bootloader is unlocked and shows BL unlocked status code 3 on BL screen.
I was also able to successfully flash back to JB with House of Moto via fast boot and full data wipe. It would not work with Universal or Keep Data, had to do full data wipe. Just another alternative :good:
xKroniK13x said:
I was also able to successfully flash back to JB with House of Moto via fast boot and full data wipe. It would not work with Universal or Keep Data, had to do full data wipe. Just another alternative :good:
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I have used my method two time successfully, just follow the steps described in OP.
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Thanks You Its a Success Downgrade From 4.4 stock > CM11 > Stock rom 4.1 Thank you so much !!!
For those undergoing the downgrade process in RSD Lite and it takes forever for it to finish and the system ends up without data/signal, you need to RSD Lite flash again in order to regain signal. I believe the flashing was sluggish due to the jump from 4.4.2 to 4.1.2 and the many changes that were reflashed.
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We have a wiener!
Thank you so much for the guide. After a lot of trial and error (mostly error), I thought that I had bricked my lovely XT907. I finally restored KitKat by flashing the 4.4.2 firmware with the edited XML file (deleting lines with "Getvar", "var" and "oem" in them), then followed your guide to the letter and found myself with a perfectly functional phone once again. No more sticky fastboot loops or audio-related crashes for me!
Lovely guide - thanks again! :laugh:
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What functionality does Busybox add? The description on the Play page is woefully sparse.
Thanks!
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I *DON'T see why you would need to. It would be just like restoring stock firmware via RSD Lite.
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I don't know why this posted as a new reply