[Q] update to 4.4 - G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hey guys
i haave the g pad v 500 (rooted), how can i update it to 4.4.2 ?
wich method?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2731741

ASW1 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2731741
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tnx for answer but i want to update official rom!

Use a computer that runs the LG suite software and do a complete new install.

If it's only rooted, you can unroot it and then do the OTA.
Though you may want to use the 18a update instead due to the gamma fix.

ruibing said:
If it's only rooted, you can unroot it and then do the OTA.
Though you may want to use the 18a update instead due to the gamma fix.
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Yes only rooted
How to unroot?

A factory reset on most stocks unroots.
I rooted with Kingo Android Root, it has an option to unroot.
Other rooting scripts/tools for the pad may have it too.

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[Q] Rooting 1.72 without downgrade.

Anyone is working on rooting 1.72 WITHOUT downgrade?
At least just clean root without s-off.
greets
Appearantly it is really wel secured since this ROM was released december and it is still not rooted. Best option so far is to downgrade and root. I haven't found any reference to a possible successful root of the 1.72 firmware. I am also unable to find any status/update on this subject...
If anyone knows more it would be appreciated!
u can do the g-free temp root/ s-off and fastboot load cwm and zing, no downgrade needed
how?
ps. obviously we are talkng about permament root
Maxymo123 said:
how?
ps. obviously we are talkng about permament root
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easy.
i do all this and the fastboot flash cwm, once u get S-off u can flash a recovery one, u just wont have root on stock rom. so u must flash a rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834228
I recently received a replacement G2 with the 1.72 firmware(with wifi calling) so it had the Dec. update installed,and was able to root just as easily as I did back in Oct. Just follwed "blackprince310"'s method,and it worked like a charm.Again.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA Premium App
But did you make a downgrade?
wheeliest - you've flashed a new rom so it has the same disadvantages as downgrading.
Utorrent76 said:
I recently received a replacement G2 with the 1.72 firmware(with wifi calling) so it had the Dec. update installed,and was able to root just as easily as I did back in Oct.
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I thought the only T-Mob G2 ROM versions were 1.19 and 1.21, both of which are rootable by the "usual" methods?
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But did you make a downgrade?
wheeliest - you've flashed a new rom so it has the same disadvantages as downgrading.
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but i avoided the whole downgrading part by simply flashing a new rom....
and whats the disadvantages of that?
redpoint73 said:
I thought the only T-Mob G2 ROM versions were 1.19 and 1.21, both of which are rootable by the "usual" methods?
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perhaps the replacement one came pre-ota-ed?
It had WiFi calling so it was definitely post ota.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA Premium App
and whats the disadvantages of that?
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Loosing the original rom? Which is good enough and needs only a few hacks.
Loosing all the settings and apps? Reinstalling 300 apps and setting them is the pain in the %$%.
Potentially dangerous process with goldcard?
So what for downgrading if one needs only the access to the system files and run some apps like adfree or dsp manager.
have you used cm7? because stock rom is garbage compared to it..
What has it so much better? (apart from new layouts and bacgrounds?)
Maxymo123 said:
What has it so much better? (apart from new layouts and bacgrounds?)
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everything about it, way more control over the phone, better performance, unlimited possibilities..
Don't want to be mean but:
CM7 Bugs/Not working/TODO:
Camera
Missing FM
Screen calibration support
First setup wizard restarts
and more:
just cant stand the download failures and the market failures.
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OTA update and root working !

today i received an ota update to v10e i had root using towelroot :
not only i could update successfully without unroot it but also i still got the root after updating it !
can anyone explain how ?
ps. i checked and im using v10e now 100%
gladiator1105 said:
today i received an ota update to v10e i had root using towelroot :
not only i could update successfully without unroot it but also i still got the root after updating it !
can anyone explain how ?
ps. i checked and im using v10e now 100%
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Well, in IOroot I couldn't update AND also after unroot using SuperSU...
strange...
yoavst said:
Well, in IOroot I couldn't update AND also after unroot using SuperSU...
strange...
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had you made other changes such as xposed?
gladiator1105 said:
today i received an ota update to v10e i had root using towelroot :
not only i could update successfully without unroot it but also i still got the root after updating it !
can anyone explain how ?
ps. i checked and im using v10e now 100%
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What version G3 are you using? Mine shows no updaet
Lennyuk said:
had you made other changes such as xposed?
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only xposed!
yoavst said:
only xposed!
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That will be the reason you couldn't accept the OTA then
gladiator1105 said:
today i received an ota update to v10e i had root using towelroot :
not only i could update successfully without unroot it but also i still got the root after updating it !
can anyone explain how ?
ps. i checked and im using v10e now 100%
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Would you mind telling us what you did when you gained root access? We have one report that ioroot + xposed prevents OTA update. Did you do anything to your phone after you gaining root access?
Which variant of the G3 is this for? nothing shows up on mine 16gb/2gb Euro version on v10a.
32gb/3gb V10a-EUR-XX also shows no update... (ioroot)
no idea, i got the v10e update but once its downloaded it says that my phone is suspected from being rooted (which it was)
mine is D855 16gb int. version..
i rooted my phone with towelroot + using xposed
from what im seeing ota works only with towelroot with ioroot not working
Also just got the update. Looks like it's brand new so we still have no clue about the changes except for Power Optimizations?
can anyone provide a screenshot of power optimization please?
thanks.
disabling xposed & root doesn't help. any idea?
yoavst said:
disabling xposed & root doesn't help. any idea?
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If on the D855 you can follow the guide in my signature to unroot without wiping.
Might be a good idea to wait and see if they backported the 4.4.4 towelroot patch before unrooting and installing the OTA.
Witch root apps do you have?
Because it sais that I'm rooted and can't update. I have root explorer, cerberus and titanium
jluster said:
Might be a good idea to wait and see if they backported the 4.4.4 towelroot patch before unrooting and installing the OTA.
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thanks, trying it now
gladiator1105 said:
today i received an ota update to v10e i had root using towelroot :
not only i could update successfully without unroot it but also i still got the root after updating it !
can anyone explain how ?
ps. i checked and im using v10e now 100%
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Verizon still on 10B... says no new update.
I have a D855 Euro version on O2 (v10a), have installed Towelroot (no xposed installed), but mine says that there are no updates available, im using the latest software version according to the update checker.

[Q] Updating from 4.4.2

Alright guys, so I think its finally rime I update from rooted 4.4.2
So what Im wondering, What is the easiest way to un-root, Update then re-root. My Android is too modified to take an update and I want to loose as little data as possible. Thanks guys.
goldswimmerb said:
Alright guys, so I think its finally rime I update from rooted 4.4.2
So what Im wondering, What is the easiest way to un-root, Update then re-root. My Android is too modified to take an update and I want to loose as little data as possible. Thanks guys.
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Hi there.
Your only possibility is to go back to stock by flashing a KDZ or TOT+DLL method. I am posting you a fantastic link where you will get all the help you need by the OP @hyelton. He is extremely helpful. Do not forget to press the THANKS button for him as signs of appreciation for his help...oh...and for me also if you wish.
Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
goldswimmerb said:
Alright guys, so I think its finally rime I update from rooted 4.4.2
So what Im wondering, What is the easiest way to un-root, Update then re-root. My Android is too modified to take an update and I want to loose as little data as possible. Thanks guys.
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LG PC Suite is made for this action :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2802286
573v3 said:
LG PC Suite is made for this action :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2802286
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Can I backup everything as well using this method?

[q] important question

Please help me friends and guide me about my G2 LS980.. It is rooted by kingo root. I want to know whether i will get update of lollipop or not..If i get it than it would be safe to update or not??
Malik93 said:
Please help me friends and guide me about my G2 LS980.. It is rooted by kingo root. I want to know whether i will get update of lollipop or not..If i get it than it would be safe to update or not??
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If you get update, it will fail in updating due to root. If you are on anything other then sprint. It will fail because of files changed
Thanks bro 4 the reply.. I have unrooted by using kingoroot app...And i had made it sure by root checker..i think so now i will be able to update.What do u say???
Malik93 said:
Thanks bro 4 the reply.. I have unrooted by using kingoroot app...And i had made it sure by root checker..i think so now i will be able to update.What do u say???
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You should be able to, save all your data just incase, if it doesn't work, use tot method. Hit thanks if you think we helped you. Good luck.
Thanks bro i have updated system over OTA..It all go well but didn't get lollipop.. Don't know why?
One more thing i have ls980 ZVC software can i update to lollipop over the OTA???
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One more thing i have ls980 ZVC software can i update to lollipop over the OTA???
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Sorry this is late.. What is your service provider? Maybe that is why you're not getting updates. Sprint and Boost will OTA update to ZVG which is the lollipop you're looking for. Or you can study the threads to get Cyanogen 12 which is lollipop (5.0.2) based. If you're on a different provider, it's possible your LS980 was flashed to work on their service which makes it ineligible to update to ZVG.

Can you "unroot" a G3 after rooting using "Purple Drake" method

I have a G3 on vodafone in the UK (LG-D855) on KitKat and i rooted it myself using the Purple Drake method, can i just unroot the phone and upgrade to latest OS via the normal route using the over the air method?
All1
Allonewordinuk said:
I have a G3 on vodafone in the UK (LG-D855) on KitKat and i rooted it myself using the Purple Drake method, can i just unroot the phone and upgrade to latest OS via the normal route using the over the air method?
All1
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Reflash to stock.
neutrondev said:
Reflash to stock.
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Thanks for the reply neutrondev, excuse my ignorance i know very LITTLE about any of this stuff.
You say "reflash to stock" i presume you mean reflash to my default ROM (bit like an image on a windows PC) i can't seem to find a stock rom for my phone, I have gone to http://lgg3root.com/lg-g3-stock-roms/ but can't find anything for "Vodafone" or am i being a complete idiot about this and missing the point?
In an ideal world i'd like to be able to do OTA updates in the future, if poss or do i always have to update using a ROM?
Sorry for the stupid questions.
All1
Allonewordinuk said:
Thanks for the reply neutrondev, excuse my ignorance i know very LITTLE about any of this stuff.
You say "reflash to stock" i presume you mean reflash to my default ROM (bit like an image on a windows PC) i can't seem to find a stock rom for my phone, I have gone to http://lgg3root.com/lg-g3-stock-roms/ but can't find anything for "Vodafone" or am i being a complete idiot about this and missing the point?
In an ideal world i'd like to be able to do OTA updates in the future, if poss or do i always have to update using a ROM?
Sorry for the stupid questions.
All1
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If you are rooted you lose OTA. Try to go in supersu apps settings and there should be an option to remove root completly. Try that then check with rootchecker
neutrondev said:
If you are rooted you lose OTA. Try to go in supersu apps settings and there should be an option to remove root completly. Try that then check with rootchecker
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Again thanks for the reply neutrondev i have now installed supersu and removed root completly and ran root check and again it says NOT rooted, so is that me done, will i be able to update OTA?
All1
You should be able try it to search update.

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