Advice Please:
I have a G3 with PacMan ROM and it's freaking sweet. However, my infrared/camera (which I use hundreds of times/day for work) is not working when I shoot certain types of materials (works on leather, blurs on cloth now). I was planning on just waiting to get the G4 when more ROMs were out. However, now I'm rushed to pull the trigger. So here's my question:
I want to not activate my G4, but use it for work over wi-fi and continue to use my G3 for everything else (calls/texts). Since I had to order my G4 to get more GB, the Verizon rep is telling me that I can have the G4 and keep my service on the G3. However, they will need to 1) Activate the G4/Deactivate G3, 2) Deactivate G4/Reactivate G3. Will I have any problems reactivating my G3 since it's rooted and ROMmed? Will this cause any problems with Verizon? Will they even notice?
Also, If I'm able to do this... Can I go ahead and root/Rom the inactivated G4 and activate it once a satisfactory ROM is out (and installed on it)?
I know this is complex and doesn't do many people much good, so MANY THANKS to whoever lends a hand!!!!!
I hate being in this predicament... If only we lived in a world where all the ROMs were available to all carriers within the first month of release... if only... LOL
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Before I begin, I'm sorry if this is wrong forum, however, it does sort of relate. My friend accidentally stepped on his Samsung Stratosphere this morning and cracked the inside of his screen; outside is perfectly fine which stuck me as odd. So I took him to Verizon store to try and come up with some story to get them replace it, because his grandma never got insurance because (It was too expensive). He came up with the story that a stack of books fell on top of it and cracked it, but they noticed it had no insurance. So they said They couldn't do anything. I'm thinking of trying a different store with a different story. Any tips on that?
However, he is able to get a used Ally or Enlighten for free and my question is which one is easier to root, and which one has more options once rooted?
Ally supposedly is what the Evo was, a first android in a sense, without the 4g. Enlighten seems more current somewhat, but notes say it's sluggish, which is most likely fixed with root.
Which one is better overall? (including root) Or, is there another option besides those two phones he can have? I myself will be rooting his phone so I'm not worried too much about it, just as long as mandatory fixes that are required for certain ROMs are mentioned.
Moved to Q&A...
Don't think changing stories or stores is gonna help him..and fraud does not help anyone else
It wasn't so much the fraud.... I was perfectly fine with the other phones. just curious to tips
any preferences between the two phones guys?
The primary reason I'm considering the G4 instead of any of the new Samsung models is to gain root. If I order the G4 now and it comes with 12a will I be able to root the phone right away?
Thanks,
Update: If the answer is no root for vzw 12a it will cost me $35. I just ordered it - 14 day return policy with $35 restocking fee.
I don't want to install a different ROM. Just gain root so I can run viper4audio, adfree, titanium, greenify (root) and other apps that need root access.
dsteinschneider said:
The primary reason I'm considering the G4 instead of any of the new Samsung models is to gain root. If I order the G4 now and it comes with 12a will I be able to root the phone right away?
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Verizon pulled the 12A firmware because it screwed up receiving Notifications over WiFi, specifically because of something with IPv6. This is NOT a LG specific issue but rather a Lollipop issue. The Nexus 5 and Samsung devices were hit too. There has been a fix for a while, but for some reason this update did not include those fixes and thus the update was pulled.
If you order a G4, it will come with 11A, which is rootable.
Even in a odd ball chance that you do get one with 12A, that is still rootable.
Although we are in the process of a Bootloader Unlock. At this time the process is only working on V0 devices (10A). Every update increases this version (11A = V1, 12A = V2). This "version" prevents users from flashing backwards. So if you update to 12A, you can not go back to 11A.
What this means is everyone is instructed to NOT update. In the event that they update the bootloader unlock to allow V1 devices, you will already be on V2.
While 12A fixes a few missed touches with the touchscreen (software issue), it ultimately will break ability to receive notifications over WiFi (there is a fix in the Play Store) and could hinder you unable to unlock your bootloader (for flashing custom roms and stuff) moving forward.
The G4 is an awesome device but at this time only the Tmobile and Sprint have custom recoveries. The Verizon is stuck with only root. We CAN "flash" stuff with an app, so things like Xposed and stuff are working. No big deal as there seems to be a lot of people working on this device to crack it open. I just want you to be informed when you make your purchase.
However LG is releasing a new phone coming out, the LG V10. It is basically the same phone but has a second display at the top for quick shortcuts, media controls, etc. So you may want to look into that too. Also the new Nexus Devices have just been release recently, which are other options. Me personally, I would recommend the G4 still. The DoubleTap2Wake/Sleep is so addicting and will change how you use your phone. It also has Wireless Charging (with an addition of a Qi Sticker). The addition of a second display looks pretty cool, but probably will only work with LG specific apps. No one knows if anyone will be able to customize the ability of the second screen. As for the Nexus devices, the 5X and the 6X are a little too small and a little too big for me. The LG Nexus would be my first choice out of the 2015 Nexii. However the LG software is very very cool. It is AOSP enough but has very useful little changes that will be missed on a bland AOSP rom (floating dialer, messaging, clip board, etc). Also DoubleTap2Wake is finicky on the AOSP roms. So if you desire the need to use AOSP, go with one of the Nexus. If you are sold on the G4 (like I am) then just do it. You'll be good.
UPDATE:
Just saw your Ninja edit with making the purchase. Worry not. Welcome to the community.
Hi player911,
Thanks for the great welcome to the LG G4 community! I did make the decision to not worry about the V10 and appreciate your opinion on that. I'm excited about the phone, I've been on the Note 2 forever. Didn't use the stylus much (the times I did to make quick notes I can instead just use pen and paper and "scan" it with the camera into OneNote.) Verizon already shipped it Fedex, will probably get it Monday.
Doug
Hello!
I rooted a Samsung GS3 a few years ago and loved the features that Cyanogenmod brought to the phone. However, it brought several issues to the phone...checking voicemail on Verizon was an issue. It also seemed like the actual phone functionality of the phone suffered quite a bit, but I couldn't reason why. I had some other friends do this on their phones and they noticed the same thing.
If I root my LG G3, will I have issues trying to get Verizon voicemail? Will making calls and finding towers suffer like it did on the GS3? Just wondering! I'd really like to switch to a custom ROM due to all the crappy bloatware that is on my LG G3, it's killing my battery! It's so freaking annoying...just wondering!
Thanks from a rooting noob!
thegreataus said:
Hello!
I rooted a Samsung GS3 a few years ago and loved the features that Cyanogenmod brought to the phone. However, it brought several issues to the phone...checking voicemail on Verizon was an issue. It also seemed like the actual phone functionality of the phone suffered quite a bit, but I couldn't reason why. I had some other friends do this on their phones and they noticed the same thing.
If I root my LG G3, will I have issues trying to get Verizon voicemail? Will making calls and finding towers suffer like it did on the GS3? Just wondering! I'd really like to switch to a custom ROM due to all the crappy bloatware that is on my LG G3, it's killing my battery! It's so freaking annoying...just wondering!
Thanks from a rooting noob!
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Herro!? Anyone home??
Advice Please:
I have a G3 with PacMan ROM and it's freaking sweet. However, my infrared/camera (which I use hundreds of times/day for work) is not working when I shoot certain types of materials (works on leather, blurs on cloth now). I was planning on just waiting to get the G4 when more ROMs were out. However, now I'm rushed to pull the trigger. So here's my question:
I want to not activate my new G4, but use it for work over wi-fi and continue to use my G3 for everything else (calls/texts). Since I had to order my G4 to get more GB, the Verizon rep is telling me that I can have the G4 and keep my service on the G3. However, they will need to 1) Activate the G4/Deactivate G3, 2) Deactivate G4/Reactivate G3. Will I have any problems reactivating my G3 since it's rooted and ROMmed? Will this cause any problems with Verizon? Will they even notice?
Also, If I'm able to do this... Can I go ahead and root/Rom the inactivated G4 and activate it once a satisfactory ROM is out (and installed on it)?
I know this is complex and doesn't do many people much good, so MANY THANKS to whoever lends a hand!!!!!
I hate being in this predicament... If only we lived in a world where all the ROMs were available to all carriers within the first month of release... if only... LOL
moreinternetplease said:
Advice Please:
I have a G3 with PacMan ROM and it's freaking sweet. However, my infrared/camera (which I use hundreds of times/day for work) is not working when I shoot certain types of materials (works on leather, blurs on cloth now). I was planning on just waiting to get the G4 when more ROMs were out. However, now I'm rushed to pull the trigger. So here's my question:
I want to not activate my new G4, but use it for work over wi-fi and continue to use my G3 for everything else (calls/texts). Since I had to order my G4 to get more GB, the Verizon rep is telling me that I can have the G4 and keep my service on the G3. However, they will need to 1) Activate the G4/Deactivate G3, 2) Deactivate G4/Reactivate G3. Will I have any problems reactivating my G3 since it's rooted and ROMmed? Will this cause any problems with Verizon? Will they even notice?
Also, If I'm able to do this... Can I go ahead and root/Rom the inactivated G4 and activate it once a satisfactory ROM is out (and installed on it)?
I know this is complex and doesn't do many people much good, so MANY THANKS to whoever lends a hand!!!!!
I hate being in this predicament... If only we lived in a world where all the ROMs were available to all carriers within the first month of release... if only... LOL
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Yes, you can activate the G4 and go back to the G3, even with root. When you activate the G4 make sure you go through the setup process before you pull the Sim and install the Sim back into the g3. Wifi will work on the G4 without the Sim at that point. Done it many times.
leroybrute said:
Yes, you can activate the G4 and go back to the G3, even with root. When you activate the G4 make sure you go through the setup process before you pull the Sim and install the Sim back into the g3. Wifi will work on the G4 without the Sim at that point. Done it many times.
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I'll second this... As I just did it lol. I bought my G4 back in October and used it for a week then went back to my G3 while waiting for some more development to happen. I'm back on the 4 now. Jumping back and forth works fine.
hoodieNation said:
I'll second this... As I just did it lol. I bought my G4 back in October and used it for a week then went back to my G3 while waiting for some more development to happen. I'm back on the 4 now. Jumping back and forth works fine.
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I juump from ZTE Moto E prepaid G3 and the G4. works fine with a good standing sim.
Thanks so much for the help!
To push it a step further... Could I Root/Rom the new G4, and then return it back to Verizon in my 2 week trial period without any alarms going off? Would I just need to un-root and flash stock Rom before returning?
The guys at the Verizon store are so oblivious to android development that I wouldn't be surprised if they took a rommed and rooted G4 back without realizing it!
Unfortunately I don't think we have any roms for our verizon g4 and most likely will never have more than stock based unless someone unlocks the boot loader or comes up with another bump and I think they've about given up trying which really sucks cuz I have 2 of then lol
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dadrumgod said:
Unfortunately I don't think we have any roms for our verizon g4 and most likely will never have more than stock based unless someone unlocks the boot loader or comes up with another bump and I think they've about given up trying which really sucks cuz I have 2 of then lol
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Grim news...
I'm stuck with Verizon since I use a company phone. What's the best Verizon phone that has sufficient ROM options?
moreinternetplease said:
Grim news...
I'm stuck with Verizon since I use a company phone. What's the best Verizon phone that has sufficient ROM options?
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Well I put it like this, I have 2 g4's and 2 days ago traded one for a g3 vs985 and I'm still in utter shock at how much this g3 blows those g4 outta the water in every single aspect and I've tested this thing balls out non stop and I hated lollipop and marshmallow until now that I'm running resurrection remix 6.0.1..rooting and custom recovery were a single click each and all I had to do was flash a 35b bootstack and modem to get mm running. I can't stress highly enough how much you'll regret getting rid of the g3 cuz there isn't very much to advance to with Verizon for a modder like us. The way they lock down their phones is just evil and the g3 is a rare miracle for a Verizon device. Have you done a lot of flashing yet on your g3?
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dadrumgod said:
Well I put it like this, I have 2 g4's and 2 days ago traded one for a g3 vs985 and I'm still in utter shock at how much this g3 blows those g4 outta the water in every single aspect and I've tested this thing balls out non stop and I hated lollipop and marshmallow until now that I'm running resurrection remix 6.0.1..rooting and custom recovery were a single click each and all I had to do was flash a 35b bootstack and modem to get mm running. I can't stress highly enough how much you'll regret getting rid of the g3 cuz there isn't very much to advance to with Verizon for a modder like us. The way they lock down their phones is just evil and the g3 is a rare miracle for a Verizon device. Have you done a lot of flashing yet on your g3?
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That's what I was afraid of, thanks for confirming my suspicions! I have been using the PACMAN ROM for over a year now! Which ROMS do you recommend? Also note: I'm just good enough to root and flash. I've never messed with kernels or anything else.
I've run into a few quirks with my PACMAN ROM, nothing serious though (except for my camera not focusing as well anymore). Maybe a new ROM is just the change I need!
THANKS
moreinternetplease said:
That's what I was afraid of, thanks for confirming my suspicions! I have been using the PACMAN ROM for over a year now! Which ROMS do you recommend? Also note: I'm just good enough to root and flash. I've never messed with kernels or anything else.
I've run into a few quirks with my PACMAN ROM, nothing serious though (except for my camera not focusing as well anymore). Maybe a new ROM is just the change I need!
THANKS
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Man on the g3 there's more Roms than I can begin to find a good start, hell I just started going down the list on Android File Host just search vs985 and there's over 400 files to start with. A good tip is to get a copy of each Android version's bootstack, modem, and kernal zips on XDA or you'll get updater script errors from the base band being off. Most likely you'll only have to stick with the latest version cuz most people go up in Android versions, not me I'm all over the place and still consider JB and kk the best and my personal favorite. But the Dirty Unicorns mm rom has really stepped up and cool as hell , especially the unique nav bar. If you run into problems finding the right bootstacks PM me and I'll hook you up
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Oh yea a new ROM changes everything but unfortunately I doubt the Verizon g4 will ever have much ROM action and I'd burn my g4 before I would my g3 without hesitation lol
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Hey everyone!
I am a complete newb. I promise I have been searching the internet for 4 hours trying to find a solution and I am at my wits end.
I have a Verizon LG G3 VS985 4G Android 6.0. This morning, I got a BSOD loop. Which, I didn't know was possible. I read about some 'trick' online where you take your phone apart (I can build a PC, and I am familiar with that aspect and I know the two are basically the same), take out the motherboard, heat it up and then let it cool. I did this. Then, I put the motherboard back in (without the SIM) and the phone started. It was doing an update for awhile and then it wanted to register my number so I put my SIM card in. I was doing this to try and make sure to back up things I really loved.
Well all of my pictures and contacts from the last year are gone. But apps are all there. Apparently the cloud has been full (I really never paid attention and was unaware). So I lost a lot of sentimental things. A friend suggested EaseUS but I need to root my phone. Four hours of stress... I have tried so many things (Stump, Kingo, Android Root, King Root, Towelroot, One Click Root) and they have all not been compatible with my phone. Can anyone help me a little bit? Unfortunately I'm a little bit of a whiny, sad female right now. Those pictures meant the world to me.
Thank you... Cheers.
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