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Question about rooting!

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.

[Q] Need Developement help!!!

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

Z1C Lollipop ,Easy way ?

Hi all
I have one question
What is the best way to get Lollipop on my Z1C ?
Now i have .108 Rom and DualRecovery, there is many many many thread about 5.x rom but I need it with root and recovery and xposed
There is any .zip or TFT with full options ?
Can some one give me link to it ?
All the best and sorry for my English :victory:

michalsmerf said:
Hi all
I have one question
What is the best way to get Lollipop on my Z1C ?
Now i have .108 Rom and DualRecovery, there is many many many thread about 5.x rom but I need it with root and recovery and xposed
There is any .zip or FTF with full options ?
Can some one give me link to it ?
All the best and sorry for my English :victory:
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Go through the General section, You will find many threads with with flashable zips of Lollipop which are pre-rooted and have a recovery to. You can flash any of them via recovery.

Thanks m8
And what with Xposed? becouse i read there are some problems

Xposed will work but you I think you have to debloat the rom first. There is a debloat zip around and I flashed to avoid bootloops after installing xposed . As a bonus my phone felt snappier as well. You can always flash the needed bloat afterwards. I flashed a preerooted rom just to test with the intention to return to KitKat, but just like it to much. Waiting for the Nordic version but very happy with prerooted RU.

[Q] Which rom is the best for LG G3?

hello,
I want to change me ROM (if it is advised).
I have the LG G3 D855 (3gb ram 32 gb) with stock firmware.
There are too many ROMs to choose from and no knowledge about it
Thank You

RebliNk17 said:
hello,
I want to change me ROM (if it is advised).
I have the LG G3 D855 (3gb ram 32 gb) with stock firmware.
There are too many ROMs to choose from and no knowledge about it
Thank You
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CloudyG3 is an excellent rom. Very fast and fluid

while searching for the cloudyg3 i found a post about the v20p.
someone said that the v20p is better than the cloudyG3.
what do you think?
thanks ahead.

RebliNk17 said:
while searching for the cloudyg3 i found a post about the v20p.
someone said that the v20p is better than the cloudyG3.
what do you think?
thanks ahead.
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He will probably update cloudyg3's base to v20p so no worries.

ymcc said:
He will probably update cloudyg3's base to v20p so no worries.
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if he'll update. will i need to reinstall my phone data all over again?

Ive got a stock rooted 20P rom installed and it runs flawlessly, i think out of all the stock roms this is the most fluid and has the most free ram on average. Cloudys rom hasnt been updated since he used 20i as a base and theres been other stock releases since then, im not sure he will create a 20P based rom unless there is a demand for it and nothing has been stated on his rom thread.

My personal favourite is Paranoid Android 5.1. It's been quite stable so far and I'm definitely enjoying AOSP more than LG's stock ROM.

RebliNk17 said:
if he'll update. will i need to reinstall my phone data all over again?
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Probably not. But it's good to have some fresh installs now and then just to keep things clean and running smoothly.

Keaganvdh said:
My personal favourite is Paranoid Android 5.1. It's been quite stable so far and I'm definitely enjoying AOSP more than LG's stock ROM.
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do you have a guide for installing Paranoid Android?
I can't find a good one

RebliNk17 said:
do you have a guide for installing Paranoid Android?
I can't find a good one
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This method is for LG G3 D855 only.
First you’ll have to downgrade to KitKat (I advise using the KDZ method): Here
Root your device: Here
Flash TWRP: Here
Download the necessary content: ROM / Gapps / SU
Then boot into recovery mode, do a factory reset, flash ROM --> Gapps --> SU. When thats done, boot your device up and you should be ready to go.

Keaganvdh said:
This method is for LG G3 D855 only.
First you’ll have to downgrade to KitKat (I advise using the KDZ method): Here
Root your device: Here
Flash TWRP: Here
Download the necessary content: ROM / Gapps / SU
Then boot into recovery mode, do a factory reset, flash ROM --> Gapps --> SU. When thats done, boot your device up and you should be ready to go.
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thank you,
i did all that but the PA has lots of bugs
i guess ill wait to better version
but thanks alot

i think that it depens on very much things... for examply.. i jumped to G3 from SGS3 and in G3 I miss a few things from SGS3 (full log, call/sms feature from log, brightness settings - in G3 is very stupid, etc) but in stock rom there are many things which i miss for example in CM ROMs... qslide, slowmo, multiwindow, qickmemo, timed send of SMS.... it depends very on ROM and what do you want.... i saw th "best" phones and want to combine it in G3 and I am afraid it would be long journey for me

Almost all AOSP /CM based rom have bugs in current stage.
If you are looking for most stable rom, LG stock V20P rom is what you want.

LG E986 - Upgrade OS

Hello there,
I've bought a LG E986 with a stock OS Android 4.1 and I want to install something better Is it possible?
I had 5.0.2 on my Samsung. Which recovery you recommend to me? I know how to install/flash but Im still a newbie.
* I have search before posting but couldn't find anything that help me

Zerokj said:
Hello there,
I've bought a LG E986 with a stock OS Android 4.1 and I want to install something better Is it possible?
I had 5.0.2 on my Samsung. Which recovery you recommend to me? I know how to install/flash but Im still a newbie.
* I have search before posting but couldn't find anything that help me
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If you want official, last one is KitKat - 4.4.2 r2. If you want unofficial, pretty much all development is dead so you'll have to go around development threads and find what you like. Last Android version this device (unofficially) received was 5.1.1.
This device is bit complicated for flashing, because there is no standard bootloader unlock. But, it's all really well described in the forums, just use that search button up there...

ShadySquirrel said:
If you want official, last one is KitKat - 4.4.2 r2. If you want unofficial, pretty much all development is dead so you'll have to go around development threads and find what you like. Last Android version this device (unofficially) received was 5.1.1.
This device is bit complicated for flashing, because there is no standard bootloader unlock. But, it's all really well described in the forums, just use that search button up there...
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Is there 5.0.2 to my LG? Which recovery should I use?