I purchased a G4 h815 with hopes of unlocking the bootloader. It turned out to the the giveaway USA variant so LG will not allow bootloader unlock. Since it was still on 5.1 I was able to put a rooted 5.1 stock build on it using Low Effort Root thanks to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...zw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765/page64. My question is where do I go from here? If I put a non-rooted MM ROM on it will I be able to continue upgrading the ROM or will that be a dead end? Should I put a stock ROM on it that will be able to receive OTAs from LG? If so which one do I need in order to guarantee that I can get OTAs? If it is not possible to retain root, how can I insure that I can at least have tethering available? I am not new to rooting and ROMing but I am new to locked bootloaders and new MM security issues. I am a net10 user (AT&T network) since that is the only good signal in my area. I bought this phone for the superior camera, micro sd slot and general good value in a used phone but I fear that it is at a development dead end. Any insights, suggestions or resources that anyone can point me toward. I have searched extensively in these LG4 forums and elsewhere without seeing these issues directly addressed. My next step would be to give up on LG and go with a phone that allows development like an HTC One M9.
Thanks in advance!
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Hey XDA World,
I just bought (3) AT & T Note 4 devices off ebay, stating to be factory unlocked & for use on GSM networks (such as T-Mobile USA)... I have (2) questions.
# 1 - How do I get rid of the AT & T Boot sequence / firmware on the device.. I really want either T-Mobile, or International screen
#2 - How do I get Lollipop updates without locking the phone ? Can I get them via OTA on T-Mobile network ??
Sorry for the newbie questions, but want to make sure I do the right things to avoid an expensive mistake. Thanks in advance for the reply
Thanks,
Rick
Question 1. These phones are unrootable at the moment so know messing with system files and it's possible that they will never be rootable.
Question 2. I doubt you will get lollipop update ever unless you put AT&T Sim in the phone. Updates are carrier specific and AT&T OTA will never complete without there Sim. It will error out every single time.
Good luck
Hello,
I acquired a Verizon G3 as a gift a while back (weird story) but my primary phone has been a GSM Nexus 5 and I have been on T-Mobile service for a couple years now. I used the G3 as a second phone/tablet by just connecting to WiFi and using it for a camera/games/music device. My beloved Nexus 5 has become less reliable and I thought I would just switch to the G3 as my primary phone. I put my T-Mobile SIM card in the G3, manually entered the APN, and to my surprise, I connected to T-Mobile LTE immediately! Awesome! Now, the only thing keeping me from being satisfied with this device is that it is still running 4.4.2. I guess it never got an OTA simply because it never connected to the verizon network.
So my question is, is there a way to get the long-awaited OTA from T-Mobile or is it not compatible? Is my only option to root the phone and flash Marshmallow?
I appreciate the help!
jm420 said:
Hello,
I acquired a Verizon G3 as a gift a while back (weird story) but my primary phone has been a GSM Nexus 5 and I have been on T-Mobile service for a couple years now. I used the G3 as a second phone/tablet by just connecting to WiFi and using it for a camera/games/music device. My beloved Nexus 5 has become less reliable and I thought I would just switch to the G3 as my primary phone. I put my T-Mobile SIM card in the G3, manually entered the APN, and to my surprise, I connected to T-Mobile LTE immediately! Awesome! Now, the only thing keeping me from being satisfied with this device is that it is still running 4.4.2. I guess it never got an OTA simply because it never connected to the verizon network.
So my question is, is there a way to get the long-awaited OTA from T-Mobile or is it not compatible? Is my only option to root the phone and flash Marshmallow?
I appreciate the help!
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There is no Marshmallow for the VS985 yet. 5.1.1 (35B) was rolled out a week or so ago. If it's flashed stock, it cannot be rooted, but there are pre-rooted custom roms available. Easiest way to go about it would be to KDZ flash back to 10B, root using stumproot, flash TWRP, and then install a 35B pre-rooted custom roms via recovery.
Check the Verizon LG G3 forum for more info.
I got this phone off ebay for a deal 330$. My plan was to root and install an aosp rom.
I have rooted the phone but cannot find anyway to install twrp. Seems like all the twrp recoveries and custom roms are for tmobile and international versions
i was not aware when i bought this phone that it would be a us cellular version the ad did not say
anyways what are my options? Is it possible to get an aosp rom on this version of the phone any advice would greatly be
appreciated
Unfortunately there are no options as of now. The bootloader is locked and there hasn't been a workaround discovered for it yet like for other devices.
At best you can root and flash xposed on the phone as long as it has Lollipop, but as it looks now, you won't be able to keep root if you upgrade to Marshmallow.
billybob275 said:
Unfortunately there are no options as of now. The bootloader is locked and there hasn't been a workaround discovered for it yet like for other devices.
At best you can root and flash xposed on the phone as long as it has Lollipop, but as it looks now, you won't be able to keep root if you upgrade to Marshmallow.
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thanks for the reply, i can stop searching like a fool lol
will i even get the marshmallow update, i have a us cellular version running on att network
The US Cellular model will most likely get MM soon, but if you're on the AT&T network, you won't get the OTA. I'm not sure if you would have to put a US Cellular SIM back in temporarily to get the OTA download, or if you could just remove the AT&T SIM and download it over WiFi. Otherwise, you could just get the kdz when it comes out, plug into your computer and force the update that way.
billybob275 said:
The US Cellular model will most likely get MM soon, but if you're on the AT&T network, you won't get the OTA. I'm not sure if you would have to put a US Cellular SIM back in temporarily to get the OTA download, or if you could just remove the AT&T SIM and download it over WiFi. Otherwise, you could just get the kdz when it comes out, plug into your computer and force the update that way.
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yah but even with the mm kdz file comes out it will be for us cellular and the phone will become carrier locked and i will have to go thru the hassle if getting unlocked. btw my firmware version is us99110a i bought it off ebay. the seller did not specify it was under any network just said network unlocked. but like i said my firmmware version is us99110a which i believe is a us cellular firmware
US991 Marshmellow
Hi Guys,
I am having a real issue here after reading this tread. I recently upgraded to marshmellow but my data stopped working. I cannot get the H+ anymore. I need to go back to lillipop. I am looking all over the internet trying to find out how i can roll back. i even factory reset the phone but is goes back to marshmellow. do you have a clue how i can do it?
I asked around and they directed me to http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
My software version is US99120c.
Can I get help rooting the 10a? Every tutorial I see is 10c and I can''t update mine.
Hi all, I wonder if anyone knowledgeable out there could assist?
I am in the UK and have bought a manufacturer-refurbished unlocked Xperia XA2 phone.
A friend of mine is in rural USA and can only use the Verizon network.
I am aware that Verizon only allow certain phones for use on their network and I discovered that the XA2 was now on their list of officially acceptable phones
So here is my question. I intend to install lineageos on this phone which of course will require unlocking the bootloader.
If I go ahead and put lineage on having unlocked the bootloader, will this phone still work on Verizon? I will be posting the phone to my friend and the last thing I want is for the phone to refuse to play with Verizon once he switches it on.
Can anyone advise of anything I need to be aware of before proceeding, or is my plan good?
Thanks!!
pingers5 said:
Hi all, I wonder if anyone knowledgeable out there could assist?
I am in the UK and have bought a manufacturer-refurbished unlocked Xperia XA2 phone.
A friend of mine is in rural USA and can only use the Verizon network.
I am aware that Verizon only allow certain phones for use on their network and I discovered that the XA2 was now on their list of officially acceptable phones
So here is my question. I intend to install lineageos on this phone which of course will require unlocking the bootloader.
If I go ahead and put lineage on having unlocked the bootloader, will this phone still work on Verizon? I will be posting the phone to my friend and the last thing I want is for the phone to refuse to play with Verizon once he switches it on.
Can anyone advise of anything I need to be aware of before proceeding, or is my plan good?
Thanks!!
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If you just want to make it usable with Verizon, you don't need to put lineage, you just need to download flashtool and flash US's firmware, in order to make it 99% compatible.
If u want to put lineage, knowing that it isn't an official firmware, be aware that it may work as it may not work. 90% it will work, because lineage is made in order to remove brand limits, but...
Do what you want, but be aware that there are some things that may not work.
Here in Italy even if a phone is brandized (like Vodafone, etc.) you are still able to use it with other operators, and if you want to debrand it, it is just in order to remove operator's apps or animations (e.g. Vodafone boot animation), to get stock Sony ones. I don't know what changes in the US or in the UK.
Regards,
F.
Hi, thanks for the reply - just for clarity, my enquiry is on a network level - ie, will verizon block a phone simply because it has lineage on it. I am very familiar with modding and how lineage affects the phone so that is not what I need to know.. Since verizon are finicky about which models are usable with their network in the USA, my question is really an extension of that - do they block phones (which work fine with stock) running a non-stock rom (eg based on the fact they detect an unlocked bootloader). Want to put lineage on for all the good reasons to put lineage on - notably bloatware removal etc etc. Is there anyone out there running lineage on verizon in the USA?
faby GT said:
Hi
If you just want to make it usable with Verizon, you don't need to put lineage, you just need to download flashtool and flash US's firmware, in order to make it 99% compatible.
If u want to put lineage, knowing that it isn't an official firmware, be aware that it may work as it may not work. 90% it will work, because lineage is made in order to remove brand limits, but...
Do what you want, but be aware that there are some things that may not work.
Here in Italy even if a phone is brandized (like Vodafone, etc.) you are still able to use it with other operators, and if you want to debrand it, it is just in order to remove operator's apps or animations (e.g. Vodafone boot animation), to get stock Sony ones. I don't know what changes in the US or in the UK.
Regards,
F.
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Hi l. Just got a XT2201-4 and have it activated on Fi despite it being a Verizon phone. It is giving me warnings about auto updating and must reboot, and a bunch of Verizon B.S. apps etc. Build is S1SHS32.55-78-10-3. Is it possible to unlock bootloader on this phone or to flash a stock ROM without any carrier B.S.? If not, I might return the phone although the price and specs were all great. Thanks.
Also is the X30 Pro and Edge+ 2022 the same phone?