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Tried flashing this mod with CloudyG3 1.2 D850. Sadly it didn't work. Bootloader found it to be a security hazard. Strangely your other mod works. I chose 0 sharpening
Still noob user. Can only post here
FYI
Today i formated data then reinstall chupa rom , superSu latest, then chupa kernel without sharpening , to finish with sharpening mod.. -> i got security kernel error
If i do same but flashing 1.9 kernel with sharpening , all good.
Im on D855
Cool installer and nice work, but unfortunately the LS990 doesn't seem to take to this. I was on the original oversharpening fix kernel with KitKat stock and tried to flash the script, resulting in the security boot error. I saw your suggestions and flashed the RIN kernel, then your installer, but got the same results. Oh well! I'll gladly take any troubleshooting suggestions.
After a fresh format (again) all worked so fine. but once i applyied this MOD , i got weird things happened. Screen was blinking and go off without touch it... unusable. and if i pressed reboot , i had a choice beetween Wallis & Futuna and Vietnam ????? WTF lol
D855 V20D bumped
a question from a noob.
How or what do you install to install the kernel?
doesn't work for G3 VS985 Lollipop AOSP
Thank you very much skin1980 for this fix. I have a d851 running skydragon kernel and everytime I boot up, I have to shut the screen on/off for the effect to take. Any ideas?
Total novice - please help
I have just purchased the LG G3 and this issue is driving me mad. Everything else about the phone is incredible but I cannot use it like this. At all. I have never used Android, never rooted and done anything like this, so I would appreciate if someone can guide me through the process. Few questions though:
1. I have a D855 running software V10L-234-10 ; Kernel 3.4.0. It is from O2, UK. Does this fix work with this?
2. If I cannot get this fixed, I will certainly return the device. However, does rooting and flashing/doing this process void my ability to return it? Or will they not notice?
3. Am I correct that the easiest / safest way to do is via http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/multimod-improveg3-t2958376 Improve G3?
Hi, I picked up this phone few days back - everything was incredible apart from the screen. I'm totally new to this - but I rooted (purpledrake), and installed custom recovery to install the sharpening mod. I absolutely love the phone now and the screen is incredible (like it should be). Thank you thank you so much for this! I'm otherwise running the stock KitKat ROM it came with.
I'm looking for the best stock lollipop ROM on which I can either apply the sharpening fix or it is pre-applied. Reason I want stock is because I LOVE Knock Code and the hold volume down for camera. I would like to get that.
Can someone please suggest a ROM? I want it to be stable and have good battery life. I don't want to be on the bleeding edge with cyanogenmod or anything like that. If I can get pure lollipop android (loved it on my Nexus 5) with Knock Code and volume down with stability and battery life, I would love that too.
THANK YOU for making the mod and I'll be grateful for the help
Got boot loop after flashing V3 on F400K - CloudyG3 1.2
LG G3 s (d722) same sharpening problem
Hi!
Two days ago I bought the LG G3 S (D722) and the sharperning problem is the same or higher like LG G3
I have been searching the aroma script for LG G3 S (D722) but I didn't found
Anyone knows if I can apply the "LG G3 aroma script" to the mini version?
or ... anyone knows how to fix it?
Thanks in advance
Halp
Hey guys, I have become an owner of the LG G3 D855 as of recently, and like many, I am disappointed by the over-sharpened UI.
Basically, I'm debating between returning it and attempting to mod it by myself, but since I'm lacking some (basic) understanding in the area, I cannot make any informed decisions without some help.
With that said, here are some, perhaps noobish, questions, the answers to which would really help me get a more clear view of what would be the right choice for me:
1. Does flashing this, or some other kernel actually solve the issue, without exposing some other artifacts of the display?
- I mean it's been almost half a year since the phone's release, and the sharpening still hasn't been removed, it would be only logical to assume there's a reason for that.
2. Does the kernel dictate what rom the phone could have? In other words, could I flash CM12 on top of it, or am I limited to the stock rom?
3. Just to make sure I'm getting the order of operations straight: to flash the kernel I would first need to root, install a custom recovery, make a backup file, and then "install the [kernel] zip" (whatever that means), correct?
- If such is the case, I assume that if the need to un-void my warranty may arise, I could then unroot my phone and it would be back to stock like nothing ever happened, right?
Lastly, has anyone noticed any backlighting inconsistencies? On day one I've noticed that the pixel matrix of the screen seems uneven, which manifests in a "hatching" effect, it is noticeable the most upclose, on a white background though. Also when (slowly) pulling down the notification shade, I notice that there are some wave patterns forming on the screen as it dims. It would have probably been easier to just film it, but I hope you understand what I mean, if not know from first hand experience. The wallpaper I'm using is the snowy mountains photo, with the bright, grayish, sky. Software version: Stock rom, Lollipop 5.0.
Gloomy Moonie said:
Hey guys, I have become an owner of the LG G3 D855 as of recently, and like many, I am disappointed by the over-sharpened UI.
Basically, I'm debating between returning it and attempting to mod it by myself, but since I'm lacking some (basic) understanding in the area, I cannot make any informed decisions without some help.
With that said, here are some, perhaps noobish, questions, the answers to which would really help me get a more clear view of what would be the right choice for me:
1. Does flashing this, or some other kernel actually solve the issue, without exposing some other artifacts of the display?
- I mean it's been almost half a year since the phone's release, and the sharpening still hasn't been removed, it would be only logical to assume there's a reason for that.
2. Does the kernel dictate what rom the phone could have? In other words, could I flash CM12 on top of it, or am I limited to the stock rom?
3. Just to make sure I'm getting the order of operations straight: to flash the kernel I would first need to root, install a custom recovery, make a backup file, and then "install the [kernel] zip" (whatever that means), correct?
- If such is the case, I assume that if the need to un-void my warranty may arise, I could then unroot my phone and it would be back to stock like nothing ever happened, right?
Lastly, has anyone noticed any backlighting inconsistencies? On day one I've noticed that the pixel matrix of the screen seems uneven, which manifests in a "hatching" effect, it is noticeable the most upclose, on a white background though. Also when (slowly) pulling down the notification shade, I notice that there are some wave patterns forming on the screen as it dims. It would have probably been easier to just film it, but I hope you understand what I mean, if not know from first hand experience. The wallpaper I'm using is the snowy mountains photo, with the bright, grayish, sky. Software version: Stock rom, Lollipop 5.0.
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If you use the zip script:
1 no issue
2 every rom
3 need only twrp to flash the zip. If you will flash a kdz of a stock fw all is good again for the warranty
Sent from my SM-N910F using XDA Free mobile app
D855 V20f - works like a charm.
Huge THANKS to everyone involved in creating this fix, I was almost ready to dump the phone just because of this sharpening... even tho my eyesight leaves much to be desired, the difference is night and day. Some webpages used to be almost unreadable due to this madness, honestly... LG devs screwed it big time.
This is a must for every G3 owner
Does it work on stock lollipop?
fprhqkrtk303 said:
Does it work on stock lollipop?
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this is anitquated. use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/fix-sharpening-mod-script-1-0-beta-t2957648
but yes, the oversharpening fix does work on LP
Hi guys,
Will this affect the performance and battery life of lg g3? Thanks
Hi guys,
Will this affect the performance and battery life of lg g3? Thanks
Sharpness Reduction for an average user
hey guys, I would really much like to get the sharpness fix for my LG G3 D852 running on android lollipop 5.0.1. I have already rooted my device but can not get to do the sharpening fix part as I am not that much of a phone geek. Could anyone please do a Step by Step tutorial video. i would very much appreciate that. Thanks.
Just got my LG G3, yesterday and as soon as i turned on it was prompting to update to lollipop, so i did.
Perhaps I should have tested before to see what it was like before lollipop.
But it seems there is pretty much ever so slightly lag everywhere, compared to my Nexus 5 I just got rid of.
also the home screen redraws seem nearly as bad as the S5 I had once (one reason I hate Samsung bloat)
perhaps I need to flash a Custom rom, or do you need to hard reset once your updated to lollipop OTA
THUDUK said:
Just got my LG G3, yesterday and as soon as i turned on it was prompting to update to lollipop, so i did.
Perhaps I should have tested before to see what it was like before lollipop.
But it seems there is pretty much ever so slightly lag everywhere, compared to my Nexus 5 I just got rid of.
also the home screen redraws seem nearly as bad as the S5 I had once (one reason I hate Samsung bloat)
perhaps I need to flash a Custom rom, or do you need to hard reset once your updated to lollipop OTA
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Hi mate! if I were you, you should have tried KK first before upgrading. LP lags alot despite that it runs on ART and most of the apps are not yet compatible with LP so maybe you should give it a time first.
Btw, you haven't mentioned your device. Flash a stock ROM first before you try custom ROM
Cheers!
Green_Ranger said:
Hi mate! if I were you, you should have tried KK first before upgrading. LP lags alot despite that it runs on ART and most of the apps are not yet compatible with LP so maybe you should give it a time first.
Btw, you haven't mentioned your device. Flash a stock ROM first before you try custom ROM
Cheers!
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Just done a hard reset, and things are most definitely smoother, yes I was probably too hasty to get lollipop running me thinks
my Phone is the LG G3 16GB UK O2 variant, D855
THUDUK said:
Just done a hard reset, and things are most definitely smoother, yes I was probably too hasty to get lollipop running me thinks
my Phone is the LG G3 16GB UK O2 variant, D855
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Just in case you want to revert back to KK, get your KDZ file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791761
Well i'm not good into what kdz file your going to download but this might help here
And this tutorial rocks: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
:good:
THUDUK said:
Just got my LG G3, yesterday and as soon as i turned on it was prompting to update to lollipop, so i did.
Perhaps I should have tested before to see what it was like before lollipop.
But it seems there is pretty much ever so slightly lag everywhere, compared to my Nexus 5 I just got rid of.
also the home screen redraws seem nearly as bad as the S5 I had once (one reason I hate Samsung bloat)
perhaps I need to flash a Custom rom, or do you need to hard reset once your updated to lollipop OTA
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To get rid of any remaining lag try my cpu throttling mod here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/thermal-mod-t2907363
I'm about to buy the international version of LG G4. And wondering if anyone has had any success with installing Xposed with no issues.
Also would appreciate if anyone can please direct me for the most safe steps to root the G4
Thanks in advance :good:
i got bootloop with xposed.
there is good rooting guides if you look in g4 threads.
Sent from my unlocked and rooted LG-H815
Too bad :crying:
I'm kinda obsessed using xposed & GravityBox, extremely looking forward to get xposed work on LG G4
If anyone knows the trick, please keep us posted .. and I will .. :good:
From what I recall back when I was running GravityBox on my Nexus devices, it is only supported on Nexus and AOSP-based roms. Pretty sure even if we get Xposed working on the G4, you won't be able to use GravityBox on the stock LG ROM.
je55ter said:
From what I recall back when I was running GravityBox on my Nexus devices, it is only supported on Nexus and AOSP-based roms. Pretty sure even if we get Xposed working on the G4, you won't be able to use GravityBox on the stock LG ROM.
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Not sure if it would matter as far as this case goes, but I was able to run GravityBox on my Galaxy Note Edge (which was on a modified stock TW rom, so no AOSP-Base), Not sure why it would run on TW and not UX.....but then again, who knows....I guess the whole point is moot if we can not find a way to even get Xposed running in the first place.
masze said:
i got bootloop with xposed.
there is good rooting guides if you look in g4 threads.
Sent from my unlocked and rooted LG-H815
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Thanks for your reply. I was reading almost all threads about rooting the G4, however, haven't yet found anything about rooting version H818. Please let me know if you have any idea about a successful rooting method for H818.
Thanks in advance ,, :good:
There's good news....and
Moe560 said:
Thanks for your reply. I was reading almost all threads about rooting the G4, however, haven't yet found anything about rooting version H818. Please let me know if you have any idea about a successful rooting method for H818.
Thanks in advance ,, :good:
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As you know, you must unlock your boot loader before you can root your G4. Mine is the international or EU model H815 unlocked and rooted back in May. Take heart. It is easy. Key points are: a visit to the LG support site. Then can make your way to the Developer section and register to receive the bootloader unlock code. LG will try three times to dissuade you but will in the end email you the code. Once done the process is "irreversible" and will always show bootloader ulocked (on the boot screen). LG say they have listened to customers (a dig at Sammy and the i-sheep) and have started to roll out the unlock code globally. Yours may be listed already, if not it soon will be. It's been a month now so register / monitor the site. Once you unlock, you'll find step by step method of rooting your G4 here on xda. I posted one myself but thread was closed as there is one there already. Your next query will probably be a lean deodexed ROM or to install Xposed. Sadly, no news on either of those for the G4. Hopefully a bright spark will crack those soon.
Farrys said:
As you know, you must unlock your boot loader before you can root your G4. Mine is the international or EU model H815 unlocked and rooted back in May. Take heart. It is easy. Key points are: a visit to the LG support site. Then can make your way to the Developer section and register to receive the bootloader unlock code. LG will try three times to dissuade you but will in the end email you the code. Once done the process is "irreversible" and will always show bootloader ulocked (on the boot screen). LG say they have listened to customers (a dig at Sammy and the i-sheep) and have started to roll out the unlock code globally. Yours may be listed already, if not it soon will be. It's been a month now so register / monitor the site. Once you unlock, you'll find step by step method of rooting your G4 here on xda. I posted one myself but thread was closed as there is one there already. Your next query will probably be a lean deodexed ROM or to install Xposed. Sadly, no news on either of those for the G4. Hopefully a bright spark will crack those soon.
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Thanks for the reply @Farrys still only H815 eu is supported for unlocking http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
We'll wait ..
Farrys said:
As you know, you must unlock your boot loader before you can root your G4. Mine is the international or EU model H815 unlocked and rooted back in May. Take heart. It is easy. Key points are: a visit to the LG support site. Then can make your way to the Developer section and register to receive the bootloader unlock code. LG will try three times to dissuade you but will in the end email you the code. Once done the process is "irreversible" and will always show bootloader ulocked (on the boot screen). LG say they have listened to customers (a dig at Sammy and the i-sheep) and have started to roll out the unlock code globally. Yours may be listed already, if not it soon will be. It's been a month now so register / monitor the site. Once you unlock, you'll find step by step method of rooting your G4 here on xda. I posted one myself but thread was closed as there is one there already. Your next query will probably be a lean deodexed ROM or to install Xposed. Sadly, no news on either of those for the G4. Hopefully a bright spark will crack those soon.
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That's not accurate, you don't need to unlock the bootloader to root the device. There is root available for most variants in the dev section and none of them save the 815EU and H811 (TMo) variant have an unlocked bootloader available. The H815 you have to get unlocked via the LG support site as you mentioned and the H811 is unlocked by default from TMo.
je55ter said:
From what I recall back when I was running GravityBox on my Nexus devices, it is only supported on Nexus and AOSP-based roms. Pretty sure even if we get Xposed working on the G4, you won't be able to use GravityBox on the stock LG ROM.
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On the G3 we had a module called G3 Tweaksbox which did a lot of the same things as GravityBox, and more, specifically designed for the G3. We can hope the same happens with the G4!
Long live XPOSED and G3 (G4) Tweaksbox!
Hey there,
I'm using g4 since 06.2015 and i have never use anything custom for this phone. I had sony arc s before and i was doing lots of custom things on that phone cause it wasn't enough for daily use etc etc. And i have g4 now and i have 0 informations about how to root it or how to unlock it etc. But i have problem with it's battery usage. Nearly 4-5 hours screen timing which is not really awesome for this expensive phone ( it was quite expensive when i bought and countries have different prices as you know)
Anyways what do you suggest for me? Should i try customs? Is there any custom rom&kernel without any problem? Any lag problem or smt? Is there a way to lock bootloader again and delete root?
And i need some guides for starts. Maybe some rom and kernel suggestions. Please help me.
MM 6.0 v20d
Same here,MM 6.0 20d.
Except I unlocked the bootloader and I have root but I also want to hear some opinions about custom kernels...
Can someone recommend a good kernel? ☺
Sent from my LG G4
unroot is possible but when u unlock bootloader u loose your warranty for ever, Root on 5.0 lolipop is possible (on locked bootloader) i want to back to 5.0 , root and install some modules but no one can tells me What Kdz i must chose Xd bcs i must flash 5.0 via lgflash tool ann when i choose wrong kdz i brick my phone , So I also think over unlock bootloader , U can flash good kernel and example CM13 , u must read about kernel and chose what u want
Domol™ said:
unroot is possible but when u unlock bootloader u loose your warranty for ever, Root on 5.0 lolipop is possible (on locked bootloader) i want to back to 5.0 , root and install some modules but no one can tells me What Kdz i must chose Xd bcs i must flash 5.0 via lgflash tool ann when i choose wrong kdz i brick my phone , So I also think over unlock bootloader , U can flash good kernel and example CM13 , u must read about kernel and chose what u want
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Can you suggest me some topics for learning how to flash? I'm really newbie for lg or how does this processes works. h815-tur-v20d is my firmware version right now. How can i root? Is there any guides for this?
Newbie-g4 said:
Can you suggest me some topics for learning how to flash? I'm really newbie for lg or how does this processes works. h815-tur-v20d is my firmware version right now. How can i root? Is there any guides for this?
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You have android 6.0 yeah ? When u want root 1st u must Unlock bootloader (lose your warranty ofcorse) Read more here : https://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
I did some research for that. Comes up i can't unlock my bootloader cause of my country or smt about lg. What else i can do?
Newbie-g4 said:
Hey there,
I'm using g4 since 06.2015 and i have never use anything custom for this phone. I had sony arc s before and i was doing lots of custom things on that phone cause it wasn't enough for daily use etc etc. And i have g4 now and i have 0 informations about how to root it or how to unlock it etc. But i have problem with it's battery usage. Nearly 4-5 hours screen timing which is not really awesome for this expensive phone ( it was quite expensive when i bought and countries have different prices as you know)
Anyways what do you suggest for me? Should i try customs? Is there any custom rom&kernel without any problem? Any lag problem or smt? Is there a way to lock bootloader again and delete root?
And i need some guides for starts. Maybe some rom and kernel suggestions. Please help me.
MM 6.0 v20d
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What model G4 do you have? Only very particular models of the LG G4 have an unlocked bootloader.
welder73 said:
Same here,MM 6.0 20d.
Except I unlocked the bootloader and I have root but I also want to hear some opinions about custom kernels...
Can someone recommend a good kernel?
Sent from my LG G4
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I'm not normally a huge supporter of custom kernels, but when I got my G4 a while ago I decided I'd give a few a try. It was a great decision.
So far my favourite is Imperium kernel- it's updated frequently with new features, and for me has been stable every single release. Plus I get WAY better battery life now (an extra hour of SOT at least, and standby time is much higher too). Highly recommend it.
BG64 said:
I'm not normally a huge supporter of custom kernels, but when I got my G4 a while ago I decided I'd give a few a try. It was a great decision.
So far my favourite is Imperium kernel- it's updated frequently with new features, and for me has been stable every single release. Plus I get WAY better battery life now (an extra hour of SOT at least, and standby time is much higher too). Highly recommend it.
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Tnx man,I'll try it
Btw,I have a pretty good batt time with stock MM 20d,I can achieve 5h SOT,sometimes more.
Can I expect better with Imperium kernel?
Sent from my LG G4
Newbie-g4 said:
I did some research for that. Comes up i can't unlock my bootloader cause of my country or smt about lg. What else i can do?
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Just read this.
If you have a locked bootloader, there's nothing you can do as far as a custom kernel or ROM goes.
You can downgrade to lollipop and achieve root, but it won't be the same as a custom ROM or kernel.
welder73 said:
Tnx man,I'll try it
Btw,I have a pretty good batt time with stock MM 20d,I can achieve 5h SOT,sometimes more.
Can I expect better with Imperium kernel?
Sent from my LG G4
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I would certainly think so! At the very worst you won't lose any battery, so you may as well try it if you already have TWRP installed. Just be sure to make a backup before installing in case you do want to go back.
HOW DOES EVERYONE GET 4 OR 5 HOURS SOT?!?!? I can barely get to 3.5 with an extended battery
BG64 said:
I would certainly think so! At the very worst you won't lose any battery, so you may as well try it if you already have TWRP installed. Just be sure to make a backup before installing in case you do want to go back.
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Thank you again
Yes,I have TWRP but I'm still new with LG phones,what should I backup?
Just the system is enough?
Or...?
Sent from my LG G4
welder73 said:
Thank you again
Yes,I have TWRP but I'm still new with LG phones,what should I backup?
Just the system is enough?
Or...?
Sent from my LG G4
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I also am new to the whole LG scene- I think a backup of the system should be all you need, but you might want to double check on that.
I actually posted a thread about a similar question here but no one responded to it.
Alternatively, you should be able to just flash the default kernel or the default system over top and effectively be back to a completely stock ROM.
Hey there.
It's h815 here. And i check a topic about country codes which can unlock bootloader. Anyways mine was TUR. Which means turkey i assume. What happens if i follow the thread on lg website for unlocking bootloader but my cell can not unlock?
Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying an LG G4 because it's gotten very cheap now and I want to use it as my daily driver.
I'll be getting the international version and I want to root my phone before properly setting it up. The reason for this is that I want xposed to make some ui changes as I feel the G4's ui is horrible (no offence). I've heard I'll need a custom kernel, twrp recovery, unlocked bootloader and root access.
I've also heard that with custom roms you lose functionality to things such as the IR blaster and the amazing camera app and all its settings. Is that true? If that is the case, I'd rather keep on stock rom with xposed helping me make the UI bearable.
My question is what would I exactly need to do? (with kernels, recovery, bootloaders etc I have only rooted a device once and it was 4 years ago so I have forgotten the basics plus it seems the whole process has become very tough now) The only end product I want is to run the xposed while retaining the IR blaster functionality and the camera app etc.
I have tried going through some videos on youtube but I found them vague, a little different from what I wanted or I saw a few comments talking about how the phone was bricked or stuck in bootloop.
Hadisultan said:
Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying an LG G4 because it's gotten very cheap now and I want to use it as my daily driver.
I'll be getting the international version and I want to root my phone before properly setting it up. The reason for this is that I want xposed to make some ui changes as I feel the G4's ui is horrible (no offence). I've heard I'll need a custom kernel, twrp recovery, unlocked bootloader and root access.
I've also heard that with custom roms you lose functionality to things such as the IR blaster and the amazing camera app and all its settings. Is that true? If that is the case, I'd rather keep on stock rom with xposed helping me make the UI bearable.
My question is what would I exactly need to do? (with kernels, recovery, bootloaders etc I have only rooted a device once and it was 4 years ago so I have forgotten the basics plus it seems the whole process has become very tough now) The only end product I want is to run the xposed while retaining the IR blaster functionality and the camera app etc.
I have tried going through some videos on youtube but I found them vague, a little different from what I wanted or I saw a few comments talking about how the phone was bricked or stuck in bootloop.
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Hi buddy , if your phone comes and it's on lollipop the type in Google " root lg g4 lollipop xda " but if it arrives on marshmallow then type " root lg g4 marshmallow xda " as for losing functions like the IR blaster and camera , I'm using latest Genisys ROM marshmallow version with the Imperium kernel and I have all my features still working they will only stop working if you flash a ROM which isn't based on LG for example Cyanogen or blisspop things like that....
If I have helped please leave a thumbs up!
Xceeder said:
Hi buddy , if your phone comes and it's on lollipop the type in Google " root lg g4 lollipop xda " but if it arrives on marshmallow then type " root lg g4 marshmallow xda " as for losing functions like the IR blaster and camera , I'm using latest Genisys ROM marshmallow version with the Imperium kernel and I have all my features still working they will only stop working if you flash a ROM which isn't based on LG for example Cyanogen or blisspop things like that....
If I have helped please leave a thumbs up!
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Hi, thanks for the reply! How is the performance compared to the stock rom? What other benefits does a g4 based rom give?
Also, I still find the process a little confusing. Am I supposed to root first, unlock bootloader or install a recovery. Also what are the chances of bricking my phone?
Hadisultan said:
Hi, thanks for the reply! How is the performance compared to the stock rom? What other benefits does a g4 based rom give?
Also, I still find the process a little confusing. Am I supposed to root first, unlock bootloader or install a recovery. Also what are the chances of bricking my phone?
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Well first of all the performance depends there are options when installing different kernels which will give you better speed or better battery life the choices will be written in the kernel or ROMs description , the other benefits are debloated ROMs which means the software on the phone has been reduced to free up space and get rid of useless stuff and other little UI tweaks it just depends which ROM you choose as for the process you unlock your bootloader first via lg devs official site then depending on how you root will depend when you root it I'll explain , if your phone arrives and its on lollipop then use low effort root but if it comes and its on marshmallow then you use systemless root method and I won't bull**** ya pal the chances of messing your phone up is about 30 percent just make sure you follow every single step very carefully , the reason I said 30 percent is because if you're on lollipop then it's easier in my opinion to restore your phone by flashing the .kdz stock file for your phone ( the .kdz will make your phone like you bought it)
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Well first of all the performance depends there are options when installing different kernels which will give you better speed or better battery life the choices will be written in the kernel or ROMs description , the other benefits are debloated ROMs which means the software on the phone has been reduced to free up space and get rid of useless stuff and other little UI tweaks it just depends which ROM you choose as for the process you unlock your bootloader first via lg devs official site then depending on how you root will depend when you root it I'll explain , if your phone arrives and its on lollipop then use low effort root but if it comes and its on marshmallow then you use systemless root method and I won't bull**** ya pal the chances of messing your phone up is about 30 percent just make sure you follow every single step very carefully , the reason I said 30 percent is because if you're on lollipop then it's easier in my opinion to restore your phone by flashing the .kdz stock file for your phone ( the .kdz will make your phone like you bought it)
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What are the advantages of the rom that you're using?
30 percent sounds like a lot, but are you saying that I can restore my phone even if I mess up the process?
Also can you link me to the methods?
The advantages of the ROM I'm using is good battery life with a good balanced performance also it has the LG G5 apps built in to it , and yes you can restore your phone as for the links to the methods I'm chatting to you on my tablet so gathering all the links would be quite hard they are easily found though for example if you are searching for low effort root then just type it in Google followed by xda so it looks like low effort root method xda , if you really want the links then I'll boot up my PC in the morning and I'll find them all for you , it's night time where I am so I'm going to bed soon I'll check your post though in the morning in case you have any more questions and as always please leave a thumbs up I greatly appreciate it , thanks buddy....
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Hadisultan said:
What are the advantages of the rom that you're using?
30 percent sounds like a lot, but are you saying that I can restore my phone even if I mess up the process?
Also can you link me to the methods?
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The advantages of the ROM I'm using is good battery life with a good balanced performance also it has the LG G5 apps built in to it , and yes you can restore your phone as for the links to the methods I'm chatting to you on my tablet so gathering all the links would be quite hard they are easily found though for example if you are searching for low effort root then just type it in Google followed by xda so it looks like low effort root method xda , if you really want the links then I'll boot up my PC in the morning and I'll find them all for you , it's night time where I am so I'm going to bed soon I'll check your post though in the morning in case you have any more questions and as always please leave a thumbs up I greatly appreciate it , thanks buddy....
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No problem mate, I found the link to the low effort btw.
So I'll have to unlock bootloader via the lg website first? then I'll have to install a custom recovery and then root? (or root and then install custom recovery?)
Also I was going through the thread of the rom you're using, and I saw the screenshots and they were pretty much the same as the lg ui (which I'm trying to run away from). Basically what I want is a stock android ui without losing the core functionality like the IR blaster and the camera app, knock code etc.
A question I have is do I have to change the kernel etc while rooting my device or can I just use the stock kernel?
I just did all of these things this morning. I posted my steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/howto-complete-guide-to-unlock-twrp-t3370003
I personally stopped installing custom ROMs since Xposed. It lets use keep the phone as it is out of the box but add in just the changes we want. With many custom ROMs, there are always bugs so you'll have to update them and that can mean resetting your device. You then have to install all your apps and settings again.
I tried to make the above guide as noob friendly as possible and it hopefully shouldn't require any reading outside of the thread.