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Anyone try LG Backup to move from a non-LG phone?

Gonna be moving stuff from the One M8 to the G4 and I was wondering if LG's backup software was any good. HTC's worked perfectly when moving to it!

Used it to transfer from an S6. Took all night and couldn't turn the screen off at all one it started processing the transferred data but it seems to have worked. When I woke this morning the screen was still on and I had to press a button to finish the progress and go back to normal.

Tried it from my M9 and all it seems to want to transfer is call logs and messages, no apps.

MyBackup Pro works without root

LancerV said:
MyBackup Pro works without root
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I guess I'll give it another shot. I haven't used it for several years, maybe it's gotten better.

I used it from a Sony z2 and it worked really good.
It transfered call logs, sms. Tbh I don't know if it transfered anything else.

Between Lollipop's transfer and LG Backup everything came over smoothly from the M8. Didn't take long either, surprisingly. One thing that was interesting was I was at home and the phones found each other via Wifi, even though it said it was Wifi Direct. When I left the house the phones stopped transferring. I reconnected (took a few tries) and then it truly made a wifi direct connection and went a lot faster.
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Apparently Big Red knows when you're rooted.

Talking to Verizon support today trying to figure out why Advanced Calling wasn't working, and they straight up said that it appeared that I was rooted. I feigned ignorance, but I thought it was very odd that they knew this.
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The My Verizon Mobile is the one that tells them. If you deny it root when it asks, it knows you have root. If you didn't have root I think there would be no reply to it's asking for root.

Ah, is that why my advanced calling isn't working? Annoying.

I need to call them for my Advanced Calling as well (as it's complete horse s**t that I need to enable that so my phone doesn't drop from 4G to 1X) but I've never been prompted by My Verizon about root access...

There's a system property you can find with "getprop" called "vzw.os.rooted". I tried changing it in build.prop, but it didn't work. There's also a partition called persistent with a file /persistent/rct.cfg detailing some not allowed system behavior. There are things that detect root since it's pretty noticable and readable to everything at /system/xbin/su. An app that communicates to the internet could easily transmit that information. This is one of the many reasons I have a firewall (AFWall+). I installed it pretty soon after I got root, but one of the many vzw bloatware apps probably got the info out. Guess what, I don't give a s***.

FWIW, I had a lot of difficulty trying to activate Advanced Calling on software 610B. I worked with Tech Support for a week, no luck.
I finally updated to 611A as a last resort, and it suddenly worked. So if you're having trouble getting AC enabled, and you're on 610B, you may need to update your software version.

RedOCtobyr said:
FWIW, I had a lot of difficulty trying to activate Advanced Calling on software 610B. I worked with Tech Support for a week, no luck.
I finally updated to 611A as a last resort, and it suddenly worked. So if you're having trouble getting AC enabled, and you're on 610B, you may need to update your software version.
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Isn't 11A the upgraded version of 11B? I know it sounds backwards, but we had to KDZ that to root phone.

Before I rooted my advanced calling worked. After root when I make calls it drops to 1x. Don't really care as I don't browse the internet on my phone while on a call (99% of the time).
Still, it's pretty dumb of Verizon. Then again they do more than their fair share of dumb corporate related ****.

Mine works and I'm rooted with no firewall or protection to block them knowing.

Dennisg34 said:
Isn't 11A the upgraded version of 11B? I know it sounds backwards, but we had to KDZ that to root phone.
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AFAIK, there is no 11B.
Just 610B (original, what shipped on my G4), and 611A (OTA update, which I needed to use in order to properly activate AC).
I am not rooted.

Advanced Calling also works fine for me on rooted 11A. However, I recently disabled it because ACR will not record calls with it turned on.

johno86 said:
Before I rooted my advanced calling worked. After root when I make calls it drops to 1x. Don't really care as I don't browse the internet on my phone while on a call (99% of the time).
Still, it's pretty dumb of Verizon. Then again they do more than their fair share of dumb corporate related ****.
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This is the same problem I'm having. I had to KDZ to 11A when I rooted, and I haven't been able to get it to work since.
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For those of us who haven't fully been following the root discussions, what does that mean, that you KDZ'd to 11A? You had 610B, you used KDZ to put on a 611A image (not taking the OTA to 611A, so you kept the 610B bootloader), then rooted that?
Did AC work before root, presumably on 610B?
After what I went through to finally get AC working, I would really hate for root to break that

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For those of us who haven't fully been following the root discussions, what does that mean, that you KDZ'd to 11A? You had 610B, you used KDZ to put on a 611A image (not taking the OTA to 611A, so you kept the 610B bootloader), then rooted that?
Did AC work before root, presumably on 610B?
After what I went through to finally get AC working, I would really hate for root to break that
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AC worked perfectly for me on 10B, and after I rooted (KDZing to 11A) it will no longer activate. I tried toubleshooting with VZW, and none of the things they did on their end fixed it. The only suggestion they had was factory resetting, but I haven't tried that yet.

I'm sorry to hear that.
There seems to be some mysterious magic to Verizon's Advanced Calling. In the span of a week, after a bunch of work on their end, Verizon was unable to fix mine, they resorted to telling me to exchange the phone. I had already done a factory reset, at their suggestion, which did not change anything. Then after the OTA to 611A, it suddenly worked, and it seemed this was a surprise to them, as well as to me.
Having issues with AC after rooting would seem worse, they could potentially blame any issues on root.
Why problems with AC can't be figured out, and then fixed, is kind of disconcerting. I guess maybe there's a reason the phone calls it Advanced Calling 1.0.

AC was working for me also and then it stopped. I was already on 11a before rooting. If you have the verizon app called name and id on your phone ac will not work. Once I froze that app in tibu it went back to working. I'm not for certain but I don't think that app was on my phone before root so it may have been included in the rooted img file.

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AC was working for me also and then it stopped. I was already on 11a before rooting. If you have the verizon app called name and id on your phone ac will not work. Once I froze that app in tibu it went back to working. I'm not for certain but I don't think that app was on my phone before root so it may have been included in the rooted img file.
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So you froze Caller Name ID? The icon is a phone with ID in the upper right?

sefirosu0522 said:
So you froze Caller Name ID? The icon is a phone with ID in the upper right?
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Yeah that's the one. Once I froze it ac started working again. There is a thread on Verizon's website that says that app is not compatible with ac also.

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Yeah that's the one. Once I froze it ac started working again. There is a thread on Verizon's website that says that app is not compatible with ac also.
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What else do you have frozen? I have that frozen too, and it's still the same.

I'm not rooted (maybe that's the difference), but I noticed today that I have Caller Name ID on my phone. And last time I tried it, AC was working. Just FWIW.

LG G4 WiFi issues

Good evening all.
Has anyone with a G4 on VZW noticed issues with apps on wifi since the latest firmware update? I've called Verizon and been on the phone with them for HOURS to no avail.
The only time wifi works normally is in safe mode. When I'm on wifi, most apps just aren't functional at all. We thought it was some app in particular so we reset the phone and the issue persists. The only thing tech support suggests is giving me another refurbished G4 which will get us nowhere as the new G4 will just be running the same firmware.
This is problematic for me as I work in and out of different buildings on any given day. These buildings don't always provide the best reception. I clamored with Verizon for a different, comparable phone. I spoke with LG and their solution is me sending the phone in with the turnaround time being 5-7 business day which is also problematic as I don't have another phone to use. Verizon refuses to acknowledge it's an "issue" because it's not "wide spread". A quick search revealed that this problem is not limited to just me.
I've exhausted my options. I do not want to spend hours on the phone with Verizon again. I do not want to speak with LG for the same phone again. I simply want a working phone. This is the 3rd G4 that I've had that does not work. The 3rd G4 in almost as many months. What are my options here?
tl;dr This is my 3rd LG G4 that doesn't work and the latest firmware update broke the wifi functionality. Verizon refuses to acknowledge the issue and will only give me the same phone, not a comparable phone. What are my options?"

Yup. Since the update. Wifi on my phone is lagging horrendously.

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Yup. Since the update. Wifi on my phone is lagging horrendously.
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Have you tried to contact VZW?

Yes, since the update I don't get any notifications while connected to WiFi. My WiFi is slow anyway, so I haven't noticed any lag that others are reporting.
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brainwash1 said:
Yes, since the update I don't get any notifications while connected to WiFi. My WiFi is slow anyway, so I haven't noticed any lag that others are reporting.
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I spoke with them again today. Their only option is to send the same phone again which isn't going to fix anything unfortunately.

Same problem here (and also with friends who have both VZW and the G4). This exact issue popped up on the LG G3, also after an update. Infuriating that they broke another otherwise good phone. The workaround is to install an app called DNSet. It sets the DNS to Google's, which fixes it.

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Same problem here (and also with friends who have both VZW and the G4). This exact issue popped up on the LG G3, also after an update. Infuriating that they broke another otherwise good phone. The workaround is to install an app called DNSet. It sets the DNS to Google's, which fixes it.
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I am using DNSet but still curious if it really works. I feel mobile data still more responsive...sigh.
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I am having the same issues. doesn't matter which Wi-Fi network I'm on, it is terrible. Otherwise I love the phone, but this is getting really frustrating

Yeah I'm having the same issue. It's maddening!! Nothing comes through unless I manually sync or have to open the app to get it to sync. How is this an acceptable software update for verizon - who usually requires a high level of quality control on software updates??

The Update broke Notifications over WiFi. It has something to do with IPv6. Verizon PULLED the update because this is a major problem.
Either call Verizon and have them replace the phone (you will get the older firmware 11A back on it)
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The fix is to download DDNS or something (It is a VPN service) that routes ALL internet traffic over IPv4 connections. I forget the specific name, but it is being heavily discussed in the "VERIZON UPDATE" forum in the General section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/update-verizon-t3221673
Read the thread, I think toward the end more.
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Give this solution a shot, and what router (make/model) do you have exactly?
You can fix this issue without root by using the app DNSet from the Google Play store. You hit 1 button (the one and only button), and it turns off IPv6, and problem solved.
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has anyone figured out the advanced calling problem with rooted phones?

it keeps telling me i have it, but can not activate it.
i just kdz-d back to stock rom. advanced calling is still not working.
update. after making several phone calls and restarting the phone a few times, the advanced calling came back on stock.
update 2. after making sure i had advanced calling on stock, rooted it with low effort root and the advanced calling stayed. it was the root img from this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814/page58.
i am going to try to flash the pure lg on top of it.
update 3. i did a dd of pure lg (low effort method) on top of the other rooted image and maintained advanced calling. it's a bit cumbersome, but the only way i could get it to work.
update 4. more problems. advanced calling is turned on but there is no data during the call. something is still screwed up.
update 5. flashed back to the previous rooted image, and i have data while calling as well as video. the problem is with the pure lg. also, lg backup didn't work on that.

Kdz back to stock (13b).
Set your phone up like usual.
Get advanced calling activated and make a test call to make sure it's working.
I install all of my apps and set everything up just like I want it.
Then extract your own system image, inject root, then flash the rooted system image. It should keep advanced calling functioning. Your using your own system.img not someone elses. That's why it works. Its worked for me and everyone I know that's tried it.
If you don't know how follow this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
Good luck.

I went to the Verizon site, removed advanced calling, waited a few minutes, then added it back again. It's been working for me ever since.

How did you deactivate/activate from the Verizon website? I can't find it

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How did you deactivate/activate from the Verizon website? I can't find it
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"My Plans & Services" --> "Manage Products and Apps"
Remove HD Voice from your account. Then add it back a few minutes later.

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How did you deactivate/activate from the Verizon website? I can't find it
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My old G4 bootlooped on me so I'm in process of setting up my new refurb. I believe LGDMSClient must not be blocked for you to enable hd voice. This will also enable ota's, but you should be able to disable it again right away.
That seemed to do the trick for me anyway. I was adding and removing hd voice on the website to no avail until I unblocked LGDMSClient, and then bang, the hd voice option was there.

I had Advanced Calling on my original rooted G4 but after it bootlooped, I couldn't figure out how to activate it on my replacement until today. I can confirm that what finally worked was going to the VZW website to deactivate AC, unfreeze System Updates (aka LGDMSClient), reboot, activate AC on my phone, reboot. I have the latest My VZW installed and RootCloaked.

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"My Plans & Services" --> "Manage Products and Apps"
Remove HD Voice from your account. Then add it back a few minutes later.
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This worked for me with a rooted VS986 on 13B. Thanks MrTallboy!

SoCalNewb said:
This worked for me with a rooted VS986 on 13B. Thanks MrTallboy!
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Unfortunately, after several attempts, this has still not worked for me.
I'm convinced that it will eventually, but it's becoming defeating. Not sure what the actual issue is!

pkopalek said:
Unfortunately, after several attempts, this has still not worked for me.
I'm convinced that it will eventually, but it's becoming defeating. Not sure what the actual issue is!
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I have a VZW LG G4 and had the same exact problem. After scouring the XDA forums for like ever, I also threw my arms up in the air admitting defeat. Not completely falling into submission, I decided to give it one more shot and called my wife. As I had her on the phone, I tinkered with the option button in the top right of the screen and noticed that the "Noise Suppression" box was checked. I unchecked it and BAM!!! All is well. That is what did it for me. I thought I'd share. Good Luck All.

1NOLASaints1 said:
I have a VZW LG G4 and had the same exact problem. After scouring the XDA forums for like ever, I also threw my arms up in the air admitting defeat. Not completely falling into submission, I decided to give it one more shot and called my wife. As I had her on the phone, I tinkered with the option button in the top right of the screen and noticed that the "Noise Suppression" box was checked. I unchecked it and BAM!!! All is well. That is what did it for me. I thought I'd share. Good Luck All.
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That just seems like such a bizarre/obscure feature. Maybe noise suppression isn't 'available' in advanced calling, and that's why?
I'll give that a shot. I'm gonna put the G4 up onto 27c -- but I'm not sure if I can KDZ straight from 13b to 27c. I don't want to wipe everything out -- so I figured I'd try to find out the answer first.

I had the same issue. What worked for me was first make sure that you have advanced calling activated on your account. Then I kdz'd back to stock. I went through the normal setup. I verified that I still had advanced calling on my account. I went into settings and clicked on advanced settings and then clicked on activate and when it was greyed out I factory reset the phone. When I went through all the normal setup again advanced calling was working.

My LG G3 ready to throw out a window

I have LG G3 that using FreedomPop and the phone is rooted and has TWRP on it but at this moment it failing in many ways.
I hoping to get this running with MetroPCS soon and I was told that the LTE will work that could be deal breaker as the person at Metro said that LTE wont work so any info on that be appreciated.
The other problems is I been using TWRP to make some recent backups and I get errors installing the last 2 backups so how can I get that to work.
Lastly for the last week I cant use Google Playstore or do any d/ls which is very annoying as this was happening before and the one thing I seen that not working right is the FreedomPop messing app which is required as well as the dialer and voicemail. Setting default messaging does not even see the app that needs to be installed and going through all the FreedomPop diagnostic dont help either.
I have reset the phone few times and no help plus everything else works with like network and dialer and voicemail.
How can get fix the must be bad partition the safest way as I now have no backups that work? My contacts will be restored from play store if needed anyways?
Can I revert the phone to stock where I can remove TWRP and my root status to see if I can go back to a virgin phone?
What the newest update for my phone like to get rid of lollipop and get marshmallow?
Let me post for feedback thanks.

I was able to get my phone working using advanced deletion in TWRP but I lost all my voicemail and text plus call logs so now its the 1st of month going to see about switching to MetroPCS and hoping they be able to use this LG G3 for replacement.
One other phone I like for is the https://www.metropcs.com/shop/phones/details/LG-Stylo-3-PLUS/610214652485
Which phone should I use LG G3 or the metro ? Thanks

I just ordered the LG Stylo 3 PLUS it has more pluses than sticking with older LG G3 especially since I want the newest OS and this be going from 5.2 phone to 7 and beyond.
Like having fingerprint scanner as well as getting rid of the Macfee security app I hated to deal with.
Now will have regular calling and more important can use sms apps again.
Wanted stylus for awhile so glad phone seem to make good use of one.
Will update once I receive phone after I have used a bit.
Question tho how does it work without root and I read something about not having bootlocker or some name like that so how does that work? Thanks!