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So I just got my LG G2 yesterday after having an HTC One without issues for a while. I had TWRP installed on the HTC One from day one, and am now trying to do the same on the G2.
The question I have is will TWRP work on the G2 if it is already on 4.4.2? This is the thread I found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522965
The One never had anything to do with different firmwares affecting how you install TWRP or anything like that so I'm making sure I don't do anything wrong and brick my phone after a day.
Some more info: I am already rooted using ioroot 25, as I said it is on 4.4.2, and if you guys need any other info let me know which info you need and I'll find it and post it up.
Thanks for the help!
I have tried using flashify to install TWRP 2.6.2.img file on my ls980 with 4.4.2 kitkat and it started to fastboot. After that i just used lg flash tools to revert my lg back to stock.
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Twrp will not work on the zvc update. The loki exploit was shut down by lg.
Rammv said:
Twrp will not work on the zvc update. The loki exploit was shut down by lg.
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Shoot, that's what I've got. Is there a way to install a Recovery or flash custom ROMs then? Or is it possible to downgrade my firmware still on ZVC?
To get recovery installed is kind of tricky right now. Some people have soft bricked or worse bricked but then they end up with no download mode on their phone. You can use the lg flash tool to downgrade to zva or zv8 and go that route to get twrp and run custom roms.
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To get recovery installed is kind of tricky right now. Some people have soft bricked or worse bricked but then they end up with no download mode on their phone. You can use the lg flash tool to downgrade to zva or zv8 and go that route to get twrp and run custom roms.
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Oh boy, I may just wait it out until a little more stable version comes around, I don't wanna brick a brand new phone. Xposed will have to do for now haha.
Yeah that's what I'm doing. Flashing stuff for different devices for a while. Getting a few scares but always able to fix the phone, But g2 is turning out to be a different animal. There is some new partition in the update that is causing this problem with the download mode.Till the dev's get the zvc update figured out it even makes me a little leary of using the work arounds .
Well this just stinks! Finally have a day off to play around with my phone and now read I can't install a custom recovery. This is CaCa! :crying:
You can do a downgrade tot to zv8 or zva and use twrp and custom roms.
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Yeah that's what I'm doing. Flashing stuff for different devices for a while. Getting a few scares but always able to fix the phone, But g2 is turning out to be a different animal. There is some new partition in the update that is causing this problem with the download mode.Till the dev's get the zvc update figured out it even makes me a little leary of using the work arounds .
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Yeah, that's how I feel. My HTC One was a breeze to use as far as TWRP and unlocking the bootloader, plus it was fairly hard to actually brick that phone. Until I get more familiar with the root scene on the G2 I don't want to try doing anything that could damage the phone.
Is it worth downgrading?
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You can do a downgrade tot to zv8 or zva and use twrp and custom roms.
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I have just switched carriers from Metro using the LG Esteem which I owned for 2 years waiting patiently for CM 10 to work. When I was researching the G2 I noticed all the roms available especially CM 11. I don't mind going through all the work to downgrade if in the end I will have a butt kicking rom that offers all that KK has plus?
If your flashaholic and like cm roms yes. I'm on stock rooted kit kat for now Not a real big fan of Cm roms. But that's just me.
Hi guys i have an LG Sprint LS980 and i factory reseted it a few days ago. After reset i was unable to use my GSM sim on it. Browsed through the forums and found a permanent unlock and now i can use my GSM sim again, however, i have a few problems discussed below:
1. The sim unlock method did not work with ZVE, ZVC and ZVA as i was unable to drag and drop " Property folder" from Carrier to/carrier/ in my device using Total commander from my PC, hence i had to flash to ZV8 then rooted with iroot and sim started working but now after accepting OTA the phone has updated to ZVA and sim still works. After this my g2 started to download ZVC OTA and i installed it too but after reboot my G2 still shows version as 4.2.2 (jelly bean) and as ZVA instead of ZVC. Software update also shows that phone is up to date. SO I AM STUCK AT JELLY BEAN ZVA.
2. In all the versions that i have flashed (ZVE, ZVC, ZVA and ZV8) i have been unable to go into recovery mode via TWRP app or quick boot. Clicking on flash in TWRP App does nothing, while in quick boot my g2 reboots but after lg logo boots into homescreen instead of recovery mode. So i am unable to flash cloudy G2 v 2.2 rom.
SUMMARY
- G2 won't update to Kit kat and stuck on ZVA jelly bean even though ZVC installed via OTA.
- G2 won't go into recovery mode no matter what i tried so can't install cloudy G2 v 2.2 rom.
- If i flash to ZVE then my GSM sim will not work and i will be unable to apply permanent sim unlock as it will not let me drag and drop " Property folder" via Total Commander.
So i am unable to update to latest version both via OTA as well as via flashing (as my sim will not work on it) and also unable to install custom cloudy G2 v 2.2 rom.
Please help out sirs. These couple of days were like hell to me :crying:
Sir,
Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum for more relevant answers from the owners/experts.
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Good luck
syedmoazzam said:
Hi guys i have an LG Sprint LS980 and i factory reseted it a few days ago. After reset i was unable to use my GSM sim on it. Browsed through the forums and found a permanent unlock and now i can use my GSM sim again, however, i have a few problems discussed below:
1. The sim unlock method did not work with ZVE, ZVC and ZVA as i was unable to drag and drop " Property folder" from Carrier to/carrier/ in my device using Total commander from my PC, hence i had to flash to ZV8 then rooted with iroot and sim started working but now after accepting OTA the phone has updated to ZVA and sim still works. After this my g2 started to download ZVC OTA and i installed it too but after reboot my G2 still shows version as 4.2.2 (jelly bean) and as ZVA instead of ZVC. Software update also shows that phone is up to date. SO I AM STUCK AT JELLY BEAN ZVA.
2. In all the versions that i have flashed (ZVE, ZVC, ZVA and ZV8) i have been unable to go into recovery mode via TWRP app or quick boot. Clicking on flash in TWRP App does nothing, while in quick boot my g2 reboots but after lg logo boots into homescreen instead of recovery mode. So i am unable to flash cloudy G2 v 2.2 rom.
SUMMARY
- G2 won't update to Kit kat and stuck on ZVA jelly bean even though ZVC installed via OTA.
- G2 won't go into recovery mode no matter what i tried so can't install cloudy G2 v 2.2 rom.
- If i flash to ZVE then my GSM sim will not work and i will be unable to apply permanent sim unlock as it will not let me drag and drop " Property folder" via Total Commander.
So i am unable to update to latest version both via OTA as well as via flashing (as my sim will not work on it) and also unable to install custom cloudy G2 v 2.2 rom.
Please help out sirs. These couple of days were like hell to me :crying:
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So your download mode is broken or not? It sounds like you were only rooted. I don't know much on the Sim issue. But you could tot to zv8, and then maybe hit cm12 after running auto-rec.
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So your download mode is broken or not? It sounds like you were only rooted. I don't know much on the Sim issue. But you could tot to zv8, and then maybe hit cm12 after running auto-rec.
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No download mode is working fine. But recovery mode is not working whether via quick boot or TWRP so i am unable to install cloudy g2 rom. And if i flash to ZVE my sim does not work. Stuck on jelly bean
And what do you mean by "cm12 after running auto-rec"?
That is the problem man, recovery mode not working no matter what i try
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No download mode is working fine. But recovery mode is not working whether via quick boot or TWRP so i am unable to install cloudy g2 rom. And if i flash to ZVE my sim does not work. Stuck on jelly bean
And what do you mean by "cm12 after running auto-rec"?
That is the problem man, recovery mode not working no matter what i try
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So, you can run lg flash tool, and take it back to zva or zvc and root. Use auto-rec to get TWRP. Install cloudy g2. Putting your change in. Or use the flash tool to go to zv8, grab official cm12. Root, use auto-rec to get TWRP, update TWRP. Flash cm12 (lollipop) with gapps. And change what you need to get your Sim working.
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So, you can run lg flash tool, and take it back to zva or zvc and root. Use auto-rec to get TWRP. Install cloudy g2. Putting your change in. Or use the flash tool to go to zv8, grab official cm12. Root, use auto-rec to get TWRP, update TWRP. Flash cm12 (lollipop) with gapps. And change what you need to get your Sim working.
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Thanks gonna try this auto-rec thingy and then post my feedback.
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So, you can run lg flash tool, and take it back to zva or zvc and root. Use auto-rec to get TWRP. Install cloudy g2. Putting your change in. Or use the flash tool to go to zv8, grab official cm12. Root, use auto-rec to get TWRP, update TWRP. Flash cm12 (lollipop) with gapps. And change what you need to get your Sim working.
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Will using Auto-rec be safe. Googled the app and many users reported white lines or bricked phones?
syedmoazzam said:
Will using Auto-rec be safe. Googled the app and many users reported white lines or bricked phones?
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Bricked only if they used wrong one. If you are actually on ls980, use ls980.
Don't use t mobile version because you are using their service on an ls980 phone with Sim unlocked.
White lines is due to kernel. There was the two different screens used. That was identified but auto-rec kernel was never adjusted. When you flash new ROM, kernel will be replaced and that will be fixed.
secret.animal said:
Bricked only if they used wrong one. If you are actually on ls980, use ls980.
Don't use t mobile version because you are using their service on an ls980 phone with Sim unlocked.
White lines is due to kernel. There was the two different screens used. That was identified but auto-rec kernel was never adjusted. When you flash new ROM, kernel will be replaced and that will be fixed.
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Ok thanks i will try it now
Thankyou very much sir.
Finally i have managed to access twrp and install cloudy g2 rom and i must say that this rom is fantastic.
Thankyou very much xda for solving my problem.
Bless you all guys ?
syedmoazzam said:
Thankyou very much sir.
Finally i have managed to access twrp and install cloudy g2 rom and i must say that this rom is fantastic.
Thankyou very much xda for solving my problem.
Bless you all guys ?
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You are welcome. Glad things turned good for you
Hello, I have the T-Mobile LG G3 D851 and I've been trying to find the best configuration. I came from a Nexus 5 that I would either run stock 5.x or CM 12. The CM12 for LG G3 is great but it doesn't have a good camera.
Anyway, I've come to enjoy the stock firmware that LG puts on these phones. So here's what I want to accomplish, however I feel I cannot find enough information to do it confidently.
I would like the have TWRP installed with Stock Lollipop 20b, with root.
Can I just bump a TWRP image and use flashify or something to flash it? or dd?
I installed the 20b KDZ and rooted using the one click method, and that's how my phone sits currently.
From what I understand I need to downgrade to do something with the boot.img so that I can manually flash 20b with a bumped recovery? I'm not sure what bump really is entirely. Do I need to bump all TWRP images that I install? If bump is required for the G3, do they not come pre bumped?
I know that my first go around, I had flashed TWRP with flashify, then installed CM12 without any issues. So I'm wondering if this is just for stock ROMs or did they do something to the boot in 20b that would stop anything from installing without being bump'd?
I also noticed most of the bump'd threads don't list the d851 so I'm wondering if T-Mobile doesn't require this?
Keep in mind I've searched and read extensively and cannot come up with a clear picture of what to do. I've become too used to Nexus devices it seems :-\
Revert to stock KK > root > install TWRP > flash ROM
Find everything here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/help-thread-lg-g3-question-t2947298
Thot Ctrl said:
Revert to stock KK > root > install TWRP > flash ROM
Find everything here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/help-thread-lg-g3-question-t2947298
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Thanks, and finally, do I need to bump the TWRP images from their site? or are they good to go?
troy` said:
Thanks, and finally, do I need to bump the TWRP images from their site? or are they good to go?
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Autorec for d851 coming soon. See here: forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396
@bender_007 is making autorec version for D851 to install twrp and bump boot
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Thanks, and finally, do I need to bump the TWRP images from their site? or are they good to go?
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D851 has unlocked bootloader. You don't need bump. Just flash twrp via trwo manager or get the inage and use flashify.
Swizzle82 said:
D851 has unlocked bootloader. You don't need bump. Just flash twrp via trwo manager or get the inage and use flashify.
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Great to know! Just used flashify and it worked like a charm
Q&A for [ROM] SPRINT STOCK ZVG [ROOTED] (Full/Light/Ultra)
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zvg kernel
is zvg kernel work on other stock lp like simple rom v3?
Simple ROM v3? I'll look to find that ROM and then see if I can id anything.
Lg ls890 zvg
you are saying LOG in and update profile....please expalin how to update profile after reboot...
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Farhan Ashraf said:
you are saying LOG in and update profile....please expalin how to update profile after reboot...
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Stock ROM, in settings 3rd from bottom is system updates. Update prl and profile are first two.
Lg ls890 zvg
i have installed full zvg rom u provide...and radio and kernal as well,........but after reboot (LG logo)....screen got black...i waited 20 to 25 mins.....but not booted successfully in to new installed rom....i was using zvc stock rom before this.......please help
Farhan Ashraf said:
i have installed full zvg rom u provide...and radio and kernal as well,........but after reboot (LG logo)....screen got black...i waited 20 to 25 mins.....but not booted successfully in to new installed rom....i was using zvc stock rom before this.......please help
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Did you use lollipop auto-rec to install TWRP. Which will put the proper boot loader, and download with kernel. Then you go to TWRP and install radio and ROM after a wipe.
I believe someone said it came back with a firmware issue. But I will have to tot, back and verify.
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i have not installed auto rec bcoz . i hv heared after installing autorec some lines issue on on screen....please suggest if its safe
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and i have downloaded auto rec from the tht u given....but this apk is not installing on my ls980 ...with this msg "there was a problem with praising this application "
if possible then give me link of autorec from play store
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also tell me how can i check tht i have kitkat bootloader installed or lollipop bootloader on my ls980.....plz note i have flased cm12 on my ls980 with twrp 2 weeks ago........
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also tell me how can i check tht i have kitkat bootloader installed or lollipop bootloader on my ls980.....plz note i have flased cm12 on my ls980 with twrp 2 weeks ago........
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Cm12 is based on jellybean boot loader.
Lollipop boot loader is on stock.
KitKat is for those on custom stock based pure lollipop code.
I'm hoping I can verify something as to if only lollipop Roms can use the new auto-rec due to something in coding or something else.
Lg ls890 zvg
autore. apk tht u given is not running on my phone...
i jave ls980 with twrp recovery installed....and i m ron rooted stock zvc...
also help in this scnerio can i install zvg through terp recovery
Since I already have to be on ZVG and rooted in order to install this... what is the purpose of installing the Full version of this? wouldn't it just get me what I already have?
Good question, I believe it was in the thought that we could jump from zvc,zvd, or zve into it. But firmware, seems to be an issue. Upgraded firmware breaks coming from a different version.
i can't root my stock zvg
i installed stock zvg with adb sideload. but i can't root it! this root method is stucking at %90. is there any root method except this?
Sirchade` said:
i installed stock zvg with adb sideload. but i can't root it! this root method is stucking at %90. is there any root method except this?
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Mine would stick at 90%, I waited quite a while and figured it for stuck. So I rebooted and checked, i was rooted.
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Mine would stick at 90%, I waited quite a while and figured it for stuck. So I rebooted and checked, i was rooted.
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not same on my device. i wait 10 minutes on %90 and nothing happen. i reboot my ls980 and it's still not rooted.
i tot back to zve, rooted and sideloaded zvg. retried this method but didn't work again.
i want root only for sim unlock.
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not same on my device. i wait 10 minutes on %90 and nothing happen. i reboot my ls980 and it's still not rooted.
i tot back to zve, rooted and sideloaded zvg. retried this method but didn't work again.
i want root only for sim unlock.
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Have you tried the non graphic version 1.2.
Stuck at initial boot
For some reason I can't seem to boot for the first time after flashing. I am stuck on the LG logo waited around half a hour and got nothing.
Tried Re-Flashing it from recovery, doesn't seem to work.
Before flashing this, I TOT'ed back to ZVE, took OTA, Rooted with LG One Click Root, got TWRP installed with AutoRec (the Lollipop one) and sim unlocked with http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...click-tool-sim-unlock-network-manual-t3114446
Luckily I backed up my stock ZVG ROM. Any clues on what to do?
I have a boost mobile lg g2. Can I root it? I just wanted it rooted but still be able to update via factory
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
custom rom
magicman70 said:
I have a boost mobile lg g2. Can I root it? I just wanted it rooted but still be able to update via factory
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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Hi, guys can you tell'me if i can flash this rom over my custom rom lollipop actually a have VK 5.0.2 but i want flash this rom, can do that?
Hello!
I have a rooted AS985 currently running stock kitkat. Like many other phones that are available from my rural carrier, they are basically just Verizon variants that need Verizon variant ROMs, kernels, etc.. So, after viewing the LG G3 compatibility sheet I rooted successfully with Stump and then tried to flash a bump'd VS985 TWRP image. I've tried doing so with Flashify and the ADB method, but each time I boot into the recovery I get a black screen saying "[750] fastboot mode started". I've tried multiple versions of the VS985 TWRP to no avail.
If anyone could help I'd appreciate it!
BaconBaconBacon said:
Hello!
I have a rooted AS985 currently running stock kitkat. Like many other phones that are available from my rural carrier, they are basically just Verizon variants that need Verizon variant ROMs, kernels, etc.. So, after viewing the LG G3 compatibility sheet I rooted successfully with Stump and then tried to flash a bump'd VS985 TWRP image. I've tried doing so with Flashify and the ADB method, but each time I boot into the recovery I get a black screen saying "[750] fastboot mode started". I've tried multiple versions of the VS985 TWRP to no avail.
If anyone could help I'd appreciate it!
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fastboot flash recovery "name of recovery image"
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fastboot flash recovery "name of recovery image"
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It appears to flash successfully, but when I enter recovery I see the same "fastboot mode started" screen.
Bump.
Anyone have any ideas of what to do here? Having (almost) vanilla Android on my phone would be amazing.
Have you looked here?
Works flawlessly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396
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Have you looked here?
Works flawlessly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396
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I'm only able to select my tablet but not my phone for the download. Phone is still on KitKat, unfortunately.
Thanks.
If you find anything let me know. I tried to flash twrp with flashify but it is failing and I can't find anything to help me.
@BaconBaconBacon - I am facing the same issues with my AS985. When I bought it from eBay, it was already on Lollipop 5.0.1. Build Number is LRX21Y and Firmware is 21A. I was just not able to root it using traditional one-click root methods. Only thing that worked for me was Kingroot.
However, after getting Root access, I tried to flash various Recoveries, including the Bump'd recovery for VS985. I get the same error - "Fastboot mode started".
I thought that this was due to my current firmware (21A), and I was thinking of downgrading to VS985 10B.
I am just concerned about whether or not this will brick my phone. I understand that VS985 and AS985 are essentially the same devices, but just in case.
Have you tried this method of downgrading to 10B and then flashing the custom recovery?
did you guys ever figure out how to put twrp recovery on the as985 i have my lg g3 rooted with kingroot i couldnt get it to root with the other methods so if you have it figured mind helping a fellow partner.
taco009 said:
did you guys ever figure out how to put twrp recovery on the as985 i have my lg g3 rooted with kingroot i couldnt get it to root with the other methods so if you have it figured mind helping a fellow partner.
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Yes, I was facing the same issue with Firmware 21A on my AS985. I figured that VS985 (Verizon) firmware is compatible with AS985.
I downgraded my firmware from 21A to 10B(for Verizon) Using a .TOT, .DLL and LG Flash Tool.
Instructions on androidexplained-dotcom-downgrade-lg-g3 (sorry, unable to post a link, might find something equivalent on XDA as well)
Later, I rooted the VS985-10B firmware using One Click Root scripts. Post that, I flashed TWRP (Bump'd) recovery, followed by VS985-35B firmware, CM13 (Marshmallow) and GApps.
Took me a long time to figure this out, but all works now.
ScrewDryver said:
Yes, I was facing the same issue with Firmware 21A on my AS985. I figured that VS985 (Verizon) firmware is compatible with AS985.
I downgraded my firmware from 21A to 10B(for Verizon) Using a .TOT, .DLL and LG Flash Tool.
Instructions on androidexplained-dotcom-downgrade-lg-g3 (sorry, unable to post a link, might find something equivalent on XDA as well)
Later, I rooted the VS985-10B firmware using One Click Root scripts. Post that, I flashed TWRP (Bump'd) recovery, followed by VS985-35B firmware, CM13 (Marshmallow) and GApps.
Took me a long time to figure this out, but all works now.
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thanks man ill have to check this out i really want to have a working rooted device and also try out CM13 just glad you were able to make it work
taco009 said:
thanks man ill have to check this out i really want to have a working rooted device and also try out CM13 just glad you were able to make it work
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Sure. Let me know if you are stuck. Happy to help.
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Sure. Let me know if you are stuck. Happy to help.
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how did you get it too pass for me it says fail check phone or dll since im on as985a21a it looks up my model and it wont let it go back
here is what i get
I think I had changed the build.prop file. Replaced all occurrences of AS985 by VS985. I had done this unknowingly to make AutoRec work.
I am guessing that FlashTool also worked because of that.
ScrewDryver said:
I think I had changed the build.prop file. Replaced all occurrences of AS985 by VS985. I had done this unknowingly to make AutoRec work.
I am guessing that FlashTool also worked because of that.
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where might i be able to change that
okay i found out how but all i see with the as985 is one thing which i changed to vs985 anything else maybe a screenshot of what you changed may help thanks again!
okay im on vs98510b now question do i lose my root when i flash the new firmware vs985-35B firmware or is the vs985 just the upgrde to lollipop ?
You won't lose access to root.
However, I would suggest that you go in this order.
1. Root Vs985 10b firmware and install TWRP. You need to install a bumped recovery.
2. VERIFY if you can boot into recovery.
3. Place 35b bootstack, cm13 and gapps on your SD card.
4. Go into Recovery, and wipe system, data, cache etc. DONT wipe your internal SD card.
5. Flash the above 3 zip files one by one in a single session. Don't reboot before you have flashed all 3 zip files.
6. You should be able to boot into CM13.