So I tried searching for this, but couldn't really find it, I basically just want someone experienced to explain a few things to me.
My friend says the G2 has one-touch rooting, or something, is this true?
Same person says the G2 is unbrickable, because of rooting-protection put in the phone.
And that it can be overclocked to 1.4ghz.
I bought a G1 and bricked it while installing DANGER SPL, I now want to buy a G2, and want to know what the risks of rooting and installing custom firmware on it is.
If someone could basically give me a detailed run down on it, that'd be great.
I'm pretty good with computers, I figured out how to use ADB and etc. I know my way around linux command line and stuff, but I'm pretty new to android.
Thanks guys,
Yes it is a one touch root app. There's really a lot to it technically wise but here's the jist. No custom firmwares yet. Root only lasts till you rebot. There's a new security feture and everytime u root your phone and delet any files on /system or make any changes it erases on reboot and goed back to normal. It doesn't mess with your /data at all all the changes you make screen brightness, sound settings, apps you download will still all be there but /system is write protected and you have to re root again and everytime you reboot. But the one touch root app makes this simple. Yes you can oc to 1.4 gz but its via a module witch again you will have to re apply the module wen u reboot. The module will still be there you just have to run a command via terminal to initiate it. G script will help you a lot
Edit: not sure if its unbrickable I'm not gunna give an answere on that cuz I don't know for sure. I'm sure there's always a possibility to brick wen u have root but in the case of the g2 I'm guessing it will be very hard rite now
There is no Danger SPL to use for rooting the G2 (I bricked my G1 as well..) As the previous poster said, there is an one touch root, but it only lasts till you turn it off. This means you can't flash any roms or anything, you can just run apps that require root.
Ummmm....besides the whole "G2 is unbrickable" question, try searching the entire HTC Vision: G2 forum....i.e G2 Android Development . Im pretty sure all of your other questions will be answered.
One touch root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808514
Overclock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=813681
I had to go out and get me a tmobile g2 and now here I am wanting to root it. I am tech savvy enough to understand the directions I have found as to how to root the g2 but I have run into a few problems. I have done the adb and pushed everything to the phone I get all the way to the end and it installs super user but will not do anything with busybox. It will not and cannot find it installed even though i have used adb and sent it to the phone directory. when I look through astro i find busybox on my sd card but it never shows when i try to finish rooting. I have done a factory reset and am back to square one. I have heard so many neg things about visionary and than i read all over the place that it no longer works after the ota update. If there is someone that can work with me to maybe give more clear instructions and give me answers if there is a problem I would greatly appreciate it. This is my first time doing anything to my phones other than using them stock.
Part of problem
In case anyone ever does read this,...part of the problem I think i have found is that my device is nand locked. So another wuestion here than would be is how to remove this to root my phone.
Okay, guys, I screwed up.
I thoughtlessly downloaded this Sphynx mod for the LG G3 and didn't bother to ask Gee, is it for here, or Eurpean phones? Well, it's for European phones. My phone can get data, and it can get texts, but it can't make calls. I've gone though all of the "Restore to Stock" guides, but LG PC Suite tells me that I have the correct OS installed, and LGFlashTool tells me I have the wrong DLL/TOT when I try to flash it with the AT&T D850. Can someone help me fix this? I'll give you all my Dogecoins.
Okay, I figured it out, for anyone who is stupid like me and happens to find this post-
You have to edit the build.pro file to the correct hardware ID
Seriously
It's that easy.
Sigh....I'm a genius.
No, more like a moron.
Thanks for whoever looked at this and didn't make fun of me!
Hello,
I have an LG G3 AS990 (Ntelos). I would like to root and flash a different ROM, but am having trouble finding my variant as Ntelos is a smaller carrier. Does anyone have any advice on compatibility between any other variants? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
I've continued to search, but haven't found anything. Just hoping someone may have some information.
Same Boat
Snakemanc6 said:
I've continued to search, but haven't found anything. Just hoping someone may have some information.
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I've been researching this as well. You could try finding the beta version of CM for Sprint's LS990. I would try it just for the fun of it, but I'm nervous that I don't have the stock rom for AS990 to revert back to. I have my system backed up, but I'm not comfortable enough to rely on that to save my phone if I brick it trying to install CM.
Bump. I have the same problem here, except that mine got pushed an OTA patch that prevents stump and others. So far no firmware I have found is compatible with this device to even downgrade in order to root in the first place. If anyone has succeeded with as990 NTelos please help.
Bumping the necro in hopes of support. XD my software says as99020a but the writing on the back under the cover says us990... So I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do especially since I can't even find a place to download the firmware for manual updates.. Etc. :-[ Damn ntelos
AS990 Recovery?
Has anyone found a recovery that works with the AS990?
I have an option
I've posted a way to use TWRP and ROMs for the LS990 on the LG G3 subreddit, I need 10 helpful posts before I can post it here because I have a few xda posts and downloads linked.
AS990 experience
Hi all,
I have tried different roms on my as990 (Carolina West Wireless) by using the method on reddit (HERE) and everything works just a few things to keep in mind
To get your sim to work on a custom rom you may need to change the build.prop ro.build.target_operator=, and ro.afwdata.LGfeatureset=
Take note of these settings before you try to reflash the phone. If you change one, change both if applicable.
Remember to backup your old build.prop
Backup all apns before you start using method found (HERE)
Backup build.prop
Oh and did I mention backup build.prop
The restore files can be found (HERE) and use the guide found (HERE) replacing the files mentioned with the ones in the post. If you use this method to restore you phone, the build.prop from the reddit post will not work so use the old build.prop that I'm sure by now you have backed up or you will have to get the custom .dll file elsewhere to restore.
For all who have taken the ota update, the restore method works for that too
Your carrier files are automatically restored if you use the firmware in the above post. That is to say they were for me but if anyone else test this
no guarantees but it did work flawlessly for me.
Also I am currently working on a recovery for AS990 if anyone has any ideas feel free to chime in
A couple of side notes
The method by tybskinner may also work if you flash to US990 as well, but I have not tried this yet. To do so you would need the custom .dll or the build.prop for US990
Users have reported that SIM unlock is possible by changing the the build.prop ro.build.target_operator= to global or open however I have not tried this yet
If anyone has a method to change the PRL on the device please let me know I have tried several options but no method I have tried will allow the PRL to stick
P.S. not trying to steal your thunder tybskinner just making it easier for people to find the links
Thanks for the info guys. At this point I'm having issues just trying to root the thing. Lost root with Lollipop, and for some reason I cant seem to regain it. Oh well. The price you often pay for having a smaller carrier (I actually work for nTelos, so its my work provided device).
Thanks again. I hope you guys are able to get yours setup the way you like. :good:
Snakemanc6 said:
Thanks for the info guys. At this point I'm having issues just trying to root the thing. Lost root with Lollipop, and for some reason I cant seem to regain it. Oh well. The price you often pay for having a smaller carrier (I actually work for nTelos, so its my work provided device).
Thanks again. I hope you guys are able to get yours setup the way you like. :good:
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Currently there is no root method for the AS990 device on the newest ROM however if you follow the guide posted you can downgrade to the previous version and go from there.
Have a look here...I found a way around the whole super secure as990 crap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/how-to-as990-custom-recovery-roms-t3216133
It may seem like a bit much but it works like a champ!
HI
bobo040 said:
bump. I have the same problem here, except that mine got pushed an ota patch that prevents stump and others. So far no firmware i have found is compatible with this device to even downgrade in order to root in the first place. If anyone has succeeded with as990 ntelos please help.
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you need to download iroot on your computer then connect your phone on the portable usb outlet make shure your phone is debbugged then open iroot it will read your phone wait wor a while and you are golden
yorimoto1987 said:
you need to download iroot on your computer then connect your phone on the portable usb outlet make shure your phone is debbugged then open iroot it will read your phone wait wor a while and you are golden
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You can still use the method in this post to downgrade.
hi need help
thjubeck said:
Hi all,
I have tried different roms on my as990 (Carolina West Wireless) by using the method on reddit (HERE) and everything works just a few things to keep in mind
To get your sim to work on a custom rom you may need to change the build.prop ro.build.target_operator=, and ro.afwdata.LGfeatureset=
Take note of these settings before you try to reflash the phone. If you change one, change both if applicable.
Remember to backup your old build.prop
Backup all apns before you start using method found (HERE)
Backup build.prop
Oh and did I mention backup build.prop
The restore files can be found (HERE) and use the guide found (HERE) replacing the files mentioned with the ones in the post. If you use this method to restore you phone, the build.prop from the reddit post will not work so use the old build.prop that I'm sure by now you have backed up or you will have to get the custom .dll file elsewhere to restore.
For all who have taken the ota update, the restore method works for that too
Your carrier files are automatically restored if you use the firmware in the above post. That is to say they were for me but if anyone else test this
no guarantees but it did work flawlessly for me.
Also I am currently working on a recovery for AS990 if anyone has any ideas feel free to chime in
A couple of side notes
The method by tybskinner may also work if you flash to US990 as well, but I have not tried this yet. To do so you would need the custom .dll or the build.prop for US990
Users have reported that SIM unlock is possible by changing the the build.prop ro.build.target_operator= to global or open however I have not tried this yet
If anyone has a method to change the PRL on the device please let me know I have tried several options but no method I have tried will allow the PRL to stick
P.S. not trying to steal your thunder tybskinner just making it easier for people to find the links
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Iam actually stuck in the in blue screen and a red number 2 factory status everytime i turn on my phone it says miniOS icant actually find any stock firmware for my lg g3 as990 it really does sucks doe becouse i had a lot of stuff in my phone that really needed but if you can help i will be really regretful ive been trying for a weak now
yorimoto1987 said:
Iam actually stuck in the in blue screen and a red number 2 factory status everytime i turn on my phone it says miniOS icant actually find any stock firmware for my lg g3 as990 it really does sucks doe becouse i had a lot of stuff in my phone that really needed but if you can help i will be really regretful ive been trying for a weak now
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You need to hold the power button and press normal boot
The as990 stock rom is http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/lg-g3-as990-firmware-as99010a-t3183928
I have a LG G3 from Verizon, If I downgrade to kitkat using the lg flash tool I have no internet or mms. I used LG Flash tool 2014 to boot a kdz file (24B) 5.0.1 lollipop and still had no internet. I connected it to my pc and updated it, now I have internet? From what i've read you cant change apn settings on verizon and you get what is set on the phone. Am I doing something wrong? I'm now on stock 5.1.1 which I have also read cannot be downgraded. I miss root lol
I seem to be able to downgrade to kitkat via tot files, I can text, call and get wifi just cannot get mms or data. I couldnt create a new apn with it being verizon so im assuming verizon isnt changeable? I dont understand what the difference would be. I am a complete noob to rooting, I know how to root by using either stump root, one click root or simple stuff, lg flash tool I just followed directions and it worked. I know I shouldnt be tampering with the unknown but it really interests me. I want to learn and I learn from hands on/trial and error. I have tried google for the issue and searching these forums, I think where I'm failing in my search is the wording. I see updates for "modems" but I dont know if that's for mobile data, tethering or what. I need to research it more. I'm trying to give as much information as possible and allow an understanding of how noob I am lol. If anyone can lead me in the right direction I would like to gain root access once again. Thank you in advance, I hope someone can help me.