Hi,
I’m waiting for my LG G Pad 8.3 (still in the mail, should be here by the end of the week!!!) and I have a few questions about it. I plan to root it but I would like to know a few things before doing this as I’m not an expert with “rooting devices”…
1) If I root the device but not install any custom ROM or custom Recovery, will I still receive the automatic OTA update from LG? Of what I understood, if you don’t modify any “system” files, install custom ROM or Recovery, you should be able to get OTA update?
2) If I decide to install a custom ROM/Recovery and then want to go back to the stock ROM, Is it available for download? I checked (quickly) on the forum and I didn't see any link to download it (stock ROM from LG).
Thanks in advance!
PParent said:
Hi,
I’m waiting for my LG G Pad 8.3 (still in the mail, should be here by the end of the week!!!) and I have a few questions about it. I plan to root it but I would like to know a few things before doing this as I’m not an expert with “rooting devices”…
1) If I root the device but not install any custom ROM or custom Recovery, will I still receive the automatic OTA update from LG? Of what I understood, if you don’t modify any “system” files, install custom ROM or Recovery, you should be able to get OTA update?
2) If I decide to install a custom ROM/Recovery and then want to go back to the stock ROM, Is it available for download? I checked (quickly) on the forum and I didn't see any link to download it (stock ROM from LG).
Thanks in advance!
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1)you probably can not update ota on stock rooted fw. I had asked the same question to the developer of the root method for our devices and this is what he had said:
dalingrin said:
My suggestion, if you want to keep root don't take an OTA.
If you really want to stay with stock LG then you'll want to flash updates via custom recovery. The community will take the updates from LG and make them flashable with TWRP or CWM.
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2)in this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554121 there are 2 methods to unbrick the gpad and revert back to full stock, both rom and recovery
katsika said:
1)you probably can not update ota on stock rooted fw. I had asked the same question to the developer of the root method for our devices and this is what he had said:
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Thanks for your reply! If the update from LG will be available for download so I can flash it, this work with me! I might not keep the stock ROM too... I never had an android device from LG so I'm not sure how it look like... If there is too much bloatware (like Samsung), I won't keep it.
katsika said:
2)in this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554121 there are 2 methods to unbrick the gpad and revert back to full stock, both rom and recovery
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Just to make sure... Stock Kernel = Stock ROM? So the "LG G Pad Sock Kernel.img" is the latest version of the stock ROM from LG?
PParent said:
Thanks for your reply! If the update from LG will be available for download so I can flash it, this work with me! I might not keep the stock ROM too... I never had an android device from LG so I'm not sure how it look like... If there is too much bloatware (like Samsung), I won't keep it.
Just to make sure... Stock Kernel = Stock ROM? So the "LG G Pad Sock Kernel.img" is the latest version of the stock ROM from LG?
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There is too much bloatware in this tablet just like the Samsung ones. In my opinion the stock rom is worthy if you want maximum stability or you need the lg apps.
No, kernel with rom are different things, google rom vs kernel. The stock kernel is for people who have flashed custom kernels and want to revert back to stock. If you look in the original android development section of these forums you ll see that there are 2 custom kernels and more custom roms available for our tablet atm.
katsika said:
There is too much bloatware in this tablet just like the Samsung ones. In my opinion the stock rom is worthy if you want maximum stability or you need the lg apps.
No, kernel with rom are different things, google rom vs kernel. The stock kernel is for people who have flashed custom kernels and want to revert back to stock. If you look in the original android development section of these forums you ll see that there are 2 custom kernels and more custom roms available for our tablet atm.
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Thanks for the info! I'm not very familiar with this but I'm getting there! I'm reading related post/subject (rooting device) on the xda-developers forum so this help me a lot! I should receive my tablet tomorrow or Thursday so I'll test/inspect it to make sure everything is ok with it and than try to root it.
Did you root yours? Are you using a custom ROM on it?
PParent said:
Thanks for the info! I'm not very familiar with this but I'm getting there! I'm reading related post/subject (rooting device) on the xda-developers forum so this help me a lot! I should receive my tablet tomorrow or Thursday so I'll test/inspect it to make sure everything is ok with it and than try to root it.
Did you root yours? Are you using a custom ROM on it?
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I had rooted it when dalingrin released the adb root method as I couldn't trust the kingo root method. Adaway and titanium backup are some of the top apps but these apps need root. Also you won't be able to move apps or games to SD without root. I flashed cyanogen mod 11 some days ago and I'm totally satisfied with it. The gpad became faster, with more ram available and with less battery consumption.
katsika said:
I had rooted it when dalingrin released the adb root method as I couldn't trust the kingo root method. Adaway and titanium backup are some of the top apps but these apps need root. Also you won't be able to move apps or games to SD without root. I flashed cyanogen mod 11 some days ago and I'm totally satisfied with it. The gpad became faster, with more ram available and with less battery consumption.
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I'll use the root method of dalingrin then! I installed CM on my old device and I liked it so I might test it on my G Pad! There is no big issues with it? I know that it still in "Nightlies status so it might not be "stable". I'm looking forward to receive my G Pad!
PParent said:
I'll use the root method of dalingrin then! I installed CM on my old device and I liked it so I might test it on my G Pad! There is no big issues with it? I know that it still in "Nightlies status so it might not be "stable". I'm looking forward to receive my G Pad!
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CM runs stable on G Pad as of now. Very few features are lacking and you can check the CM thread nad if you have half an hour to spare you can go through the change log as well.
For the love of God, do not mistake a rom for a kernel. And remember that a kernel is usually made for a specific ROM. Kernels will improve performance on specific ROM's.. And enable new features under the hood and so on. But if you install a stock kernel onto a CM rom, it would be like filling a car with the wrong fuel and it would most likely get stuck in bootloop until you reflash a compatible kernel. - As stated above there are 2 custom kernels, one is ported for a few of the custom roms.. The other one as far as I know is pretty empty atm. and is aiming at becoming Play Edition-"like", I don't remember for what ROM. On certain mainstream devices you will find many a kernel and usually something that will suit your needs. Perhaps this will happen with the G Pad at some point.
Good luck on your rooting adventures and feel free to ask anything if you hit a wall at some point.
I received my G Pad yesterday! I rooted it by using the “dalingrin” method, installed TWRP and then CM11 (the stock ROM had too much bloatware for me!). Everything worked without any issue so now I can enjoy my new toys! I was hesitating between the Nexus 7 and the G Pad and I’m very happy that I chose the G Pad!
Thanks again for your replies/help guys!
PParent said:
I received my G Pad yesterday! I rooted it by using the “dalingrin” method, installed TWRP and then CM11 (the stock ROM had too much bloatware for me!). Everything worked without any issue so now I can enjoy my new toys! I was hesitating between the Nexus 7 and the G Pad and I’m very happy that I chose the G Pad!
Thanks again for your replies/help guys!
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I told you that it has too much bloatware, you did the right thing! I was also balancing between nexus 7 fhd and gpad and i picked the gpad for its 8.3" screen.
I am new to android. I got the g3 after having many apple products. So far i love it. I have it rooted and am wondering if there are any custom roms. I have done a lot if reading but cant tell if my version has any stable roms yet. It is att d850. Also, what else should i do now that im rooted. I have tweaksbox and xposed installer. What else? Thanks.
genjem said:
I am new to android. I got the g3 after having many apple products. So far i love it. I have it rooted and am wondering if there are any custom roms. I have done a lot if reading but cant tell if my version has any stable roms yet. It is att d850. Also, what else should i do now that im rooted. I have tweaksbox and xposed installer. What else? Thanks.
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First and foremost, go to the at&t thread for the g3. There you will be able to see if there are any stable roms for your variant. Also you will find the thread for bump! Which will give you a custom recovery in order to flash roms.
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genjem said:
I am new to android. I got the g3 after having many apple products. So far i love it. I have it rooted and am wondering if there are any custom roms. I have done a lot if reading but cant tell if my version has any stable roms yet. It is att d850. Also, what else should i do now that im rooted. I have tweaksbox and xposed installer. What else? Thanks.
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as yet no roms. twrp recovery via bump'd is available as are several mods ( blacked out system/dialer/contacts) available. some mods aren't actually made for our variant (d850) but work. with twrp i have been able to completely wipe my phone and then be rooted/bump'd and had my system restored to my liking in close to half the time as without custom recovery. progress is happening ::good::
genjem said:
I am new to android. I got the g3 after having many apple products. So far i love it. I have it rooted and am wondering if there are any custom roms. I have done a lot if reading but cant tell if my version has any stable roms yet. It is att d850. Also, what else should i do now that im rooted. I have tweaksbox and xposed installer. What else? Thanks.
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As long as you have tweaksbox and xposed .. you can change many things without flashing a rom Just enjoy your device and get used to the phone You can check out this to change your icons and status bar signals.. It has beautiful icons and also check out Unicon from the PlayStore if you have any issues using those gorgeous icons :good:
I'm sure someone has asked this question already, so please forgive me if I'm repeating... I have successfully rooted my G pad 8.3 Verizon LTE version... Is there a way to install a recovery and flash custom roms? I really want to put something like a pure Google experience like lollipop on this tablet... If someone would give me a few links, etc., I would really appreciate it...
I'm running 4.4.2 on VK81022B...
Voyaging said:
I'm sure someone has asked this question already, so please forgive me if I'm repeating... I have successfully rooted my G pad 8.3 Verizon LTE version... Is there a way to install a recovery and flash custom roms? I really want to put something like a pure Google experience like lollipop on this tablet... If someone would give me a few links, etc., I would really appreciate it...
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We have TWRP for the verizon G Pad, link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726707 , but we do not have any custom roms for it yet, when I get time I was hoping to try and port a lollipop rom but have been too busy to even start...best thing to do if you want cleaner experience is root, install TWRP so you can make a backup before you start modding, and use titanium backup or something similar (I use both TB and Root Uninstaller) and uninstall or freeze all the verizon bloat they put on it.
Yeah I've removed bloat. Thanks for response. I will look forward to this eventually having custom roms available.
So like an idiot, As soon as I got my Verizon G3 I checked for updates and updated to 4.4.2 KK w/ 3.4.0 Kernel and now it seems as though any developent I try and do gets blocked by the patch work.
So far I've tried to:
Stump root
Purple Drake
Flash CM11 via ROM Installer....None of which had any success. I am however able to run Google Now and Nova Launchers!!! EXCITING RIGHT?!
Can anyone tell me if there has been a way that people have gotten around this now seemingly unrootable / unROMable phone? Also, does anyone know when the official Lollipop 5.0 will be available?
Thanks guys!
So, you want to root it?
Downgrade and root it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
Hey Guys,
Hope you guys and gals are doing well. I wanted to know if there is rom for LG G2 (LS980) the latest build without the sprint bloatware? The current rom installed is "ZVD" but the knock code doesn't work and the software update option is missing. I got this from a friend and I am guessing he didn't flash it properly.
so I want to know the following things:
1. Can someone or has someone worked on the ZVE rom and removed the Sprint bloatware, If yes can someone please share it?
2. Is it possible to flash a D802 rom over LS980? I know noob question but still
3. I am not in USA so if I flash the rom to ZVC will I have carrier restriction? and would I be able to update it OTA to ZVD ? even if I am not in USA?
and lastly
4. Could you guys recommend a good rom which is less bloated with custom stuff and nearer to the stock international version of the phone providing the G2 experience as it should be?
Thanks.
Try cloudyfa's ROM. It will keep you with everything you need. Do not flash a d802 ROM. You will destroy your device. You can unlock it to work. Cloudyfa's ROM will allow you to use it international as you are.
...or you can just root with StumpRoot, install Titanium Backup and debloat (frost/defrost) yourself. I've always been of the opinion that the best ROM is always a stock rooted ROM. That's just my opinion/experience, no offense to any of the custom ROMs out there.
My G2 LS980 is on ZVE, i rooted with StumpRoot and froze what i considered unnecessary with Titanium Backup. Works for me just fine.
Nice to see you still around lord lugard.
Always be careful so as to not stop something that might be necessary as you can break yourself.
So very true.