something i need to know befor flashing - G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hey i want to know
if im going to flash stock firmware from diffrent region
will i still get fota updates when they come out?

galaxys4s5 said:
hey i want to know
if im going to flash stock firmware from diffrent region
will i still get fota updates when they come out?
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You have to use proper firmaware for your device you cant use D852(canadian firmware) on at&t lg g3 .... And if you flashing proper firmware you will get updates if LG have released for that firmware

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new to lg g3 questions

hi guys im new to the lg g3 (well any lg phone) just a couple of questions
from what ive read there isnt many roms due to the locked bootloader will the bootloader be unlocked in the future?
i have the D855 uk vodafone model is they a working TWRP or CWR for the g3?
ive rooted so does this mean i can at least remove some bloteware?
thanks guys sorry for questions :victory:
from what ive read there isnt many roms due to the locked bootloader will the bootloader be unlocked in the future?
Probably yes, if the @thecubed and others beat the protection (last post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...3-vs98510b-t2890349/post55729952#post55729952)
i have the D855 uk vodafone model is they a working TWRP or CWR for the g3?
There is only Tethered version and I would not recommend to use it. It's for advanced users only and it's not a "real" recovery. More on http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/recovery-twrp-2-7-1-3-t2831668
ive rooted so does this mean i can at least remove some bloteware?
Yes, you can... , or freeze it. If you will the cause softbrick, use LG Flash Tool 2014 and flash in NORMAL mode latest stock ROM you used or use LG PC Suite. After this you need to re-root it. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-unroot-ota-using-lg-pc-suite-pc-t2802286)
shaarky said:
from what ive read there isnt many roms due to the locked bootloader will the bootloader be unlocked in the future?
Probably yes, if the @thecubed and others beat the protection (last post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...3-vs98510b-t2890349/post55729952#post55729952)
i have the D855 uk vodafone model is they a working TWRP or CWR for the g3?
There is only Tethered version and I would not recommend to use it. It's for advanced users only and it's not a "real" recovery. More on http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/recovery-twrp-2-7-1-3-t2831668
ive rooted so does this mean i can at least remove some bloteware?
Yes, you can... , or freeze it. If you will the cause softbrick, use LG Flash Tool 2014 and flash in NORMAL mode latest stock ROM you used or use LG PC Suite. After this you need to re-root it. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-unroot-ota-using-lg-pc-suite-pc-t2802286)
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thanks for the replys if the bootloader doesnt get unlocked then thats going to destroy the g3 for development isnt it
is they a way to flash latest stock rom and get off the vodafone branded rom so i at least get all the latest OTAs?
Not sure I understand you question, but if you mean, whether you will be able to update the phone via OTA in the future, it depends.
If not or if it will not work, unroot your phone, install OTA and the re-root and you should be fine.
But still - all of that is already described in dedicated threads, don't be afraid to take a look around. :fingers-crossed:
As for the development - I guess when it will not get unlocked, it will be from my perspective one of the most wasted money on Android phone for many.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/petition-possibility-to-unlock-t2832032 --> https://www.change.org/p/lg-electro...opportunity-to-unlock-bootloader-in-lg-phones (actually just ~8500 of us)
shaarky said:
Not sure I understand you question, but if you mean, whether you will be able to update the phone via OTA in the future, it depends.
If not or if it will not work, unroot your phone, install OTA and the re-root and you should be fine.
But still - all of that is already described in dedicated threads, don't be afraid to take a look around. :fingers-crossed:
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lol sorry what i ment is im on a vodafone branded firmware now and i wanted to flash a unbranded latest uk stock rom so it will be first to get OTA as branded firmwares can be a bit behind is it possible?
thanks again:good:
I don't think so, but someone else should confirm it.
Eg. you can download FW based on IMEI (http://lg-firmware-rom.com/download-firmware.php?f=YOUR_IMEI_HERE), not based on whether it's branded or not.
But still you have option to use the tools like LG Flash Tool 2014 and simply flash latest firmware you want (for your variant)
shaarky said:
I don't think so, but someone else should confirm it.
Eg. you can download FW based on IMEI (http://lg-firmware-rom.com/download-firmware.php?f=YOUR_IMEI_HERE), not based on whether it's branded or not.
But still you have option to use the tools like LG Flash Tool 2014 and simply flash latest firmware you want (for your variant)
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hi im downloading latest firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799647
so can i flash this via lg flash tool or is this not a KDZ?
brockyneo said:
hi im downloading latest firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799647
so can i flash this via lg flash tool or is this not a KDZ?
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Also have a look in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791761
I am on three UK but I flashed v10j a long time ago and am happy with it.
Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk
brockyneo said:
hi im downloading latest firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799647
so can i flash this via lg flash tool or is this not a KDZ?
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I know its confusing but you can only flash TOT files with that tool - if you get your FW via the imei cause its a KDZ, for KDZ flashing you need to use this tool...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089

[Q] lg g3 d850

on a g3 d850 att us model, software version 10d, i rooted it, running stock rom, received notification of a update, probably 10f, it downloads but it doesnt install, says phone suspect of rooting, is there a way to fix it?
melobyrro said:
on a g3 d850 att us model, software version 10d, i rooted it, running stock rom, received notification of a update, probably 10f, it downloads but it doesnt install, says phone suspect of rooting, is there a way to fix it?
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yes, by flashing a kdz ontop of it
tnks, im new to lg, is kdz the equivalent to touchwiz? i dont really want to flash different roms, rather stay on stock,
melobyrro said:
tnks, im new to lg, is kdz the equivalent to touchwiz? i dont really want to flash different roms, rather stay on stock,
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no kdz is the system file that contains all the system partitons
like how sony compiles their system updates in ftf format

LG G3

Hello Everyone !
I have a question which really interests me. I have stock rom installed on my LG G3 D855. Oversharpening of the screen annoys me. I have decided to root and install that overshapening fix. By doing this I will change kernel of my LG G3. The question is will I be able to receive any official software update from LG after rooting and changing kernel ?
Thank you for your patience you took to answer me !
Fuadcim said:
Hello Everyone !
I have a question which really interests me. I have stock rom installed on my LG G3 D855. Oversharpening of the screen annoys me. I have decided to root and install that overshapening fix. By doing this I will change kernel of my LG G3. The question is will I be able to receive any official software update from LG after rooting and changing kernel ?
Thank you for your patience you took to answer me !
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no, if you change the kernel you don't be able to receive OTA updates, but you can install it over KDZ Flasher...
Hi, You don't need to receive the updates. The custom ROMs based on the stock firmware are way better and they are updated soon after the new stock firmware is out.
By rooting and installing the oversharpening fix, you must have installed TWRP, which means that you are no longer on stock recovery. Do not take any OTA or you may risk bricking your phone. Manually flashing is really your only option at this point. You can flash official firmware, which is available here, but you cannot update using OTA.
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copy2050 said:
no, if you change the kernel you don't be able to receive OTA updates, but you can install it over KDZ Flasher...
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Is there any difference between flashing kdz and receiving OTA update. I mean are they (kdz file and received update ) different or completely same ?
Fuadcim said:
Is there any difference between flashing kdz and receiving OTA update. I mean are they (kdz file and received update ) different or completely same ?
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OTA is over the air update, its via 3G or wifi, directly from LG servers, if you change the kernel, the servers or the update center dont know what version you have and dont detect your device or better saying dont know what phone you have!
Flashing in KDZ is completly different, because you need to use a PC to download the firmware, need to use a USB cable to connect your device in PC and use KDZ flash tool to flash the firmware on your LG G3...
anyway, i belive the 2nd option is better because sometimes the newest firmware dont be avaiable in update center when its leaked (of course it depends of your contry and etc) and you can download it on PC and put it on your G3 as soon as possible!
Thank you for detailed information. My question was actually about the files. Kdz file and received update. Are they the same ? Let me explain. Say I have 2 LG G3 D 855 smartphones. I receive OTA update 20I to first one and flash kdz 20I to second one. Will they be the same or different. Apps , tweaks , quick settings .etc ?

LG G7 Firmware brand and OTA

Hello, today i recived an LG G7, but it has firmware brand (TIM)
I was wondering if I changed the firmware with another one, would I get the automatic updates via ota?
Thanks
I bought a TIM branded device, flashed stock 10k OPEN kdz and I don't think the OTA is working
i have the same issue, someone can help?
frenkio said:
Hello, today i recived an LG G7, but it has firmware brand (TIM)
I was wondering if I changed the firmware with another one, would I get the automatic updates via ota?
Thanks
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I also had tim and when I switched to no brand I stopped receiving ota and also lg bridge no longer updates my phone. I now use LGUP every time there is an update and do a manual upgrade. The lg bridge update log says the phone fails an imei test so I believe there's no other way to update for me and probably for you too.
Sneppahtihs said:
I bought a TIM branded device, flashed stock 10k OPEN kdz and I don't think the OTA is working
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I bought G7 TIM branded and I flashed EU open kdz. Even though I dont see any branded apps or stuff, in software info I still see 10q-222-01. Do u know how to make it EU Open?
torrat95 said:
I bought G7 TIM branded and I flashed EU open kdz. Even though I dont see any branded apps or stuff, in software info I still see 10q-222-01. Do u know how to make it EU Open?
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That's the same thing mine is showing, isn't 10q open?
Sneppahtihs said:
That's the same thing mine is showing, isn't 10q open?
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If it was pure open stock, it shouldn't show that "222-01" thing in software info. It should be "EUR-XX". And I can't make it that way. I'm wondering if anybody achieved it.
Same issue..received a Tim branded G7 so installed GBR open firmware from LG fan now all good no branding just no OTA UPDATES..Anyone know of a fix for this save flashing every new update.?
Any help/information much appreciated....
I’m going to try and flash the Italy open rom if there is one...see if that makes any difference..
What is the Italy code? Is it ITC?
So i flashed a few open firmwares..ITC and GBR open latest ones and earleir releases and none would OTA update only flashing back to origanal TIM firmware did it update OTA.
So its put up with branding etc and get all ota updates or flash a EU open firmware and keep doing this with every update.
frenkio said:
Hello, today i recived an LG G7, but it has firmware brand (TIM)
I was wondering if I changed the firmware with another one, would I get the automatic updates via ota?
Thanks
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No, only with hands through lgup
So is there any way for users to istall an open F.W so you don’t have network branding or bloatware
And still receive the OTA updates?and security patches
I know it don’t really make a massive difference but the branding and boot screen really winds me up for some reason..
I could send device back as I purchased in the uk thinking it would be a uk phone but it’s Italian..still says LG-G710EM so I guess it’s the Euro variant..
guys, for LMG710EM which firmware should i flash to remove brand?
thanks in advance
opetany said:
guys, for LMG710EM which firmware should i flash to remove brand?
thanks in advance
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Any that’s an open for your regional area...
Be aware if you do this you will no longer receive OTA updates.
I'm asking because i'm fresh in this topic (and generally in android) and i prefer to ask before i do something wrong.
Yes, i know that i will no longer receive OTA updates what is quite logic, but manual update via LGup isn't a big problem for me. Just less convenience.
So, for Poland, firmware G710EM10q_00_OPEN_EU_OP_1219.kdz should be okay, yes? and one more question, the process of updating via LGup looks like normal firmware updating (keeping the configuration and data) or like clean firmware flashing?
opetany said:
I'm asking because i'm fresh in this topic (and generally in android) and i prefer to ask before i do something wrong.
Yes, i know that i will no longer receive OTA updates what is quite logic, but manual update via LGup isn't a big problem for me. Just less convenience.
So, for Poland, firmware G710EM10q_00_OPEN_EU_OP_1219.kdz should be okay, yes? and one more question, the process of updating via LGup looks like normal firmware updating (keeping the configuration and data) or like clean firmware flashing?
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Yes that’s an okay firmware for Poland and yes LGUP wipes and gives clean install each time I’ve used it..there maybe a way to upgrade once you have initial new firmware as you don’t want issues so clean install is best to start then investigate upgrade for next time.
When should 9.0 roll out? the G8 already released with it...
mikelt89 said:
When should 9.0 roll out? the G8 already released with it...
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Christmas maybe.?
sas007 said:
Yes that’s an okay firmware for Poland and yes LGUP wipes and gives clean install each time I’ve used it..there maybe a way to upgrade once you have initial new firmware as you don’t want issues so clean install is best to start then investigate upgrade for next time.
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Everything went well, thanks for your help!

LM-G710ULM with G710ULM10g software. Flash to Pie version doable? G710ULMj ?

I got the phone secondhand and the reseller flashed it to the wrong firmware I guess? Its been working fine, would like to update to pie. I know I'm not gonna unlock the bootloader or anything that isn't what I am after. Do I just install the version I want and it should work, what steps do I need to take?
You can flash to G710ULM20d GFI or G710ULM21d, You can learn how to use LG UP from another topic for update

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