Requesting software upgrade assistance - Verizon LG G4

Hello All,
I have a verizon LG G4 that was purchased in late 2015 and I am no longer a Verizon customer. Since I now use ATT, I decided to shred the old Verizon sim card and switched to unlocked s7.
Since the phone no longer contains a sim card, when I try to use the verizon software upgrade assistant on PC, while the utility shows that there is a software update for a moment, it immediately switches and says that phone is upto date. The phone number shows up as 000-000-0000 (most likely because there is no sim card in it)
Would you please let me know if there is a way around to get the software update? Perhaps, a way to download the update locally to my PC and then push it to the phone?
Thanks!

yubeie said:
Hello All,
I have a verizon LG G4 that was purchased in late 2015 and I am no longer a Verizon customer. Since I now use ATT, I decided to shred the old Verizon sim card and switched to unlocked s7.
Since the phone no longer contains a sim card, when I try to use the verizon software upgrade assistant on PC, while the utility shows that there is a software update for a moment, it immediately switches and says that phone is upto date. The phone number shows up as 000-000-0000 (most likely because there is no sim card in it)
Would you please let me know if there is a way around to get the software update? Perhaps, a way to download the update locally to my PC and then push it to the phone?
Thanks!
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u can update your phone using LGUP

aashish_believe said:
u can update your phone using LGUP
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Thanks Aashish! I figured that.. I found a thread containing this info.. I'm all set! thanks!

yubeie said:
Thanks Aashish! I figured that.. I found a thread containing this info.. I'm all set! thanks!
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you're welcome bro!!!

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How can I update firmware?

Hello,
I live in Korea and not an AT&T carrier user. So, I have never received AT&T's OTA.
I tried to connect my Galaxy S7 Active to Samsung Smart Switch, but Samsung Smart Switch says my phone's firmware is the newest version.
My phone's baseband version is G891AUCU1APE7, and build number is MMB29M.G891AUCU1APE7.
Am I unable to update my phone forever?
I want to update my phone's firmware.
I desperately need your help...
Thank you.
ATT only updates there phones OTA... you have to be on the att network to get it to update.
johnson79 said:
Hello,
I live in Korea and not an AT&T carrier user. So, I have never received AT&T's OTA.
I tried to connect my Galaxy S7 Active to Samsung Smart Switch, but Samsung Smart Switch says my phone's firmware is the newest version.
My phone's baseband version is G891AUCU1APE7, and build number is MMB29M.G891AUCU1APE7.
Am I unable to update my phone forever?
I want to update my phone's firmware.
I desperately need your help...
Thank you.
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+1 Not AT&T Carrier
But I see S6 Active can in PC updata I think can use the same method to upgrade
qbcgraphics said:
ATT only updates there phones OTA... you have to be on the att network to get it to update.
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Given that they allow unlocking of the device, that is a ridiculous policy. I can only hope that someone will be able to download the image so that we can use odin.
looking on the S6 Active thread, they find the update downloads on AT&T site, not sure how ?? you can easily find out WHAT update is the newest ..
then either flash via Odin, or 'side' load it ...
but i couldnt find out how they were getting the links from AT&T site to download direct ..
Updating outside USA
in order to update this device outside of USA you should get a At&t SIM card (whit active account), put and seek for updates and will work, I made it a couple of hours and I was able to update.....All this thanks to a friend who lives in Usa and came to visit my country and lend his sim card to do the test ...
Do AT&T have such things as pre-paid sim cards? And could I activate one outside of the USA?
bandario said:
Do AT&T have such things as pre-paid sim cards? And could I activate one outside of the USA?
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It exists and is called GoPhone, only you would have to do it through some friend or trustworthy person who lives in the USA and can buy it and send it to your country ... is what I will do for the next updates
(Was a scam site, sorry)
now we have these phones rooted, could people in the US with a OTA updates, pull /dump the updates
for us people outside US to flash via Odin ? ...
I'm looking into purchasing this device but have second thoughts due to firmware update availability (not to mention custom ROM support).
Anyway, related to the topic above, I have an AT&T prepaid GO Phone SIM but it is already deactivated/expired. Can I use this old prepaid SIM to update the device firmware outside US?
Side question, what is the difference between SM-G891 and SM-G891A? I see it often when looking for this device.
Thanks.
johnson79 said:
Hello,
I live in Korea and not an AT&T carrier user. So, I have never received AT&T's OTA.
I tried to connect my Galaxy S7 Active to Samsung Smart Switch, but Samsung Smart Switch says my phone's firmware is the newest version.
My phone's baseband version is G891AUCU1APE7, and build number is MMB29M.G891AUCU1APE7.
Am I unable to update my phone forever?
I want to update my phone's firmware.
I desperately need your help...
Thank you.
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Kindly check this link sep 2016 update
http://samfirm.net/threads/official...1aucs2api2-att-android-6-0-1-marshmallow.127/
http://samfirm.net/threads/official...1aucs2api2-att-android-6-0-1-marshmallow.127/
Hi aalam .. did you face any issues with update using Odin .. I want to update my device but I'm afraid that I might brick it in the process .. this is not the first time that I update a device using Odin but normally it's just one file and I never needed to use the pit file.
appreciate if you can tell me the status of the device after the update ..
killerbuzz said:
Hi aalam .. did you face any issues with update using Odin .. I want to update my device but I'm afraid that I might brick it in the process .. this is not the first time that I update a device using Odin but normally it's just one file and I never needed to use the pit file.
appreciate if you can tell me the status of the device after the update ..
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did you update your device
yes I did .. and it works fine .. thanks aalamxed

Latest Software for -G710ULM?

Hello, I just bought a G710ULM off the bay and verified the model before purchase. I received it and the software verifies it's a G710ULM but a IMEI check shows it's a PM (Sprint). So the software is still on V10b with no updates coming. I'm thinking this is because the update checks the IMEI and sees it as a Sprint device even though the software says G710ULM. I see a version on LG's site for 11e, is that the latest version? Trying to figure out if I'd been duped. The seller is a MAJOR seller and I'm thinking they are getting these as new Sprint units and LG or someone is reflashing them. I might be all wrong but 2 different IMEI checkers say it's a Sprint.
rzracer2 said:
Hello, I just bought a G710ULM off the bay and verified the model before purchase. I received it and the software verifies it's a G710ULM but a IMEI check shows it's a PM (Sprint). So the software is still on V10b with no updates coming. I'm thinking this is because the update checks the IMEI and sees it as a Sprint device even though the software says G710ULM. I see a version on LG's site for 11e, is that the latest version? Trying to figure out if I'd been duped. The seller is a MAJOR seller and I'm thinking they are getting these as new Sprint units and LG or someone is reflashing them. I might be all wrong but 2 different IMEI checkers say it's a Sprint.
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G710ULM owner here on Project Fi, the latest version is M10g. Updated to it about a week ago. Your phone may just need some time, or you can try using the LG Bridge software on a computer to update the phone over USB. Otherwise, it may just be a carrier thing.
I tried Bridge but when I check for update it gives an error. Wondering, when you check you IMEI does it show up as a G710ULM ? thank you
I got the same problem, got it on ebay, In settings the model is G710ULM, but the real model is G710PM. I also try updating via LGBRIDGE i aslo get the same error. Trying to get a KDZ file but i just cant find one and i don't know if putting another region firmware would work. There's a youtuber that had sprint LG G6 and just changed the Firmware (used one from canada, it work and also UNLOCKED all bands for world wide use).
Same ebay phone Same issue here with no s/n showing hardware is fine unlocked running tmobile usa.. Signal seems bad. Never see 4glte icon only 4g , H, G. Hopefully we can flash to some other firmware to get lastest update.Right now running v10b-Lao-COM firmware i guess thats sprint rom
Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk
I did flash mine, had the ULM software with SECURITY PATCH MAY.... What i did is download ULM 10g file from website, used LG-UP to flash it, But first you have to create a DLL file for LG-UP for this to work, if not you going to a error on LG-UP when you hit START.
Radha09 said:
I did flash mine, had the ULM software with SECURITY PATCH MAY.... What i did is download ULM 10g file from website, used LG-UP to flash it, But first you have to create a DLL file for LG-UP for this to work, if not you going to a error on LG-UP when you hit START.
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Nice! So the phone still unlocked and has latest sprint firmware? or G710ulm firmware 10g? I guess is this one
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g710ulm10g-software-update-lg-g7-thinq/ " ) Currently on my G7 runing V10b-LAO-COM already list as MAY 1 2018 Android Security Patch, do u have any detail steps post somewhere? Thanks .
jonahy said:
Nice! So the phone still unlocked and has latest sprint firmware? or G710ulm firmware 10g? I guess is this one
https://www.getdroidtips.com/g710ulm10g-software-update-lg-g7-thinq/ " ) Currently on my G7 runing V10b-LAO-COM already list as MAY 1 2018 Android Security Patch, do u have any detail steps post somewhere? Thanks .
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Yes, the G710ULM firmware 10g that's the project FI(I used another link, not the same you posted, but it should work). I was running the same firmware V10b-LAO-COM, The project FI, was the only one I could find (ULM), so that's why I decided to use that one and because I read on Google that those phones are unlocked. I don't have the steps, but I could make a post in a few hours. And also it's still unlocked, using it outside the US. (I got this one on eBay unlocked version, but it's Sprint).
Does it work with Sprint now? I have the same story - bought "unlocked" g7 on eBay, shows G710ULM in settings but IMEI shows as Sprint phone.. Was working on Tmobile but when I activated with Sprint it doesn't read the SIM.
justanyone said:
Does it work with Sprint now? I have the same story - bought "unlocked" g7 on eBay, shows G710ULM in settings but IMEI shows as Sprint phone.. Was working on Tmobile but when I activated with Sprint it doesn't read the SIM.
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Yes, it's working.
Radha09 said:
Yes, it's working.
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Thanks so much for confirming. Now I have to decide if I should risk this to get it working or just return..
justanyone said:
Thanks so much for confirming. Now I have to decide if I should risk this to get it working or just return..
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Well I think it really depends on you, maybe you should return de device, if Sprint doesn't work.... On eBay it said "UNLOCKED". So if it does not work just return it... I am using the phone outside the US.
rzracer2 said:
I tried Bridge but when I check for update it gives an error. Wondering, when you check you IMEI does it show up as a G710ULM ? thank you
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Sprint devices support FOTA Update only!
LG bridge does not support Software Update for Sprint devices
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LG G7 thinQ Project Fi firmware
https://www.mylgphones.com/lg-g7-thinq-project-fi-stock-firmware-g710ulm10g.html
Radha09 said:
Yes, the G710ULM firmware 10g that's the project FI(I used another link, not the same you posted, but it should work). I was running the same firmware V10b-LAO-COM, The project FI, was the only one I could find (ULM), so that's why I decided to use that one and because I read on Google that those phones are unlocked. I don't have the steps, but I could make a post in a few hours. And also it's still unlocked, using it outside the US. (I got this one on eBay unlocked version, but it's Sprint).
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does Gpay Works on Ur ULM ?
Does this also unlock the APN settings? G710pm, gsm carrier unlocked, but does not allow APN to be changed.
Radha09 said:
Yes, the G710ULM firmware 10g that's the project FI(I used another link, not the same you posted, but it should work). I was running the same firmware V10b-LAO-COM, The project FI, was the only one I could find (ULM), so that's why I decided to use that one and because I read on Google that those phones are unlocked. I don't have the steps, but I could make a post in a few hours. And also it's still unlocked, using it outside the US. (I got this one on eBay unlocked version, but it's Sprint).
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Did you manage to make a detailed post regarding the steps to do this ? or if you can point me to one.
Thanks.
i downloaded the latest LM-G710ULM pie kdz and it has worked perfectly with the sprint thinq
Apologies for replying to an old thread, but I have one of these modded sprint g7 that shows G710ULM.
Could someone be able to be kind enough to list out the steps used to manually upgrade the stock android 8 up to android 9 please?
guitar_pic said:
Apologies for replying to an old thread, but I have one of these modded sprint g7 that shows G710ULM.
Could someone be able to be kind enough to list out the steps used to manually upgrade the stock android 8 up to android 9 please?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81131579&postcount=247
Wifi on lg g7
Anyone have problem with wifi on lg g7 yet???? My phone of sprint , g710ulm21e alway disconnect and reconnect . Some one can help me. When i play game , wifi is no problem. So crazy

cant find a lg710PM firmware kdz for cross flashing with sprint, anyone link?

cant find a lg710PM firmware kdz for cross flashing with sprint, can anyone link?
I bought from amazon a refurbished USA unlocked (ULM) LG G7 thinq that I cant seem to register on the sprint network.
wanted to try the lg710PM firmware but cant find it anywhere, any links or advice? thanks!!!
zultdush said:
cant find a lg710PM firmware kdz for cross flashing with sprint, can anyone link?
I bought from amazon a refurbished USA unlocked (ULM) LG G7 thinq that I cant seem to register on the sprint network.
wanted to try the lg710PM firmware but cant find it anywhere, any links or advice? thanks!!!
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None exist as of yet.. Not Supported: LG devices from ATT, Cricket, Sprint, BoostMobile, VirginMobile, AIO and Tracfone. TM Verizon are the only ones.. This came from https://lg-firmware-rom.com/.
doubledragon5 said:
None exist as of yet.. Not Supported: LG devices from ATT, Cricket, Sprint, BoostMobile, VirginMobile, AIO and Tracfone. TM Verizon are the only ones.. This came from44.
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hey thanks for replying so quick, so if I was on sprint firmware, and wanted to try any of the others, does that mean I can only go one direction? like once I'm off sprint I cant go back, or are there ways I can get back to my original sprint firmware?
zultdush said:
hey thanks for replying so quick, so if I was on sprint firmware, and wanted to try any of the others, does that mean I can only go one direction? like once I'm off sprint I cant go back, or are there ways I can get back to my original sprint firmware?
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You can with a unlocked bootloader. But to go back to Sprint you need the official firmeware which they do not provide to the public.... I have a G7 had it unlocked, different firmware installed. Had no service, . Tried to flash another firmware and ended up wiith a hard brick.. Got it back to the first unofficial sprint firmware, then had to have Sprint reflash the official firmware for the phone.. What's nice the bootloader is still unlocked.. Right now I would not even try anything. Best bet is to return if able, and buy a already unlocked version, so long as you can use it with sprint.
doubledragon5 said:
You can with a unlocked bootloader. But to go back to Sprint you need the official firmeware which they do not provide to the public.... I have a G7 had it unlocked, different firmware installed. Had no service, . Tried to flash another firmware and ended up wiith a hard brick.. Got it back to the first unofficial sprint firmware, then had to have Sprint reflash the official firmware for the phone.. What's nice the bootloader is still unlocked.. Right now I would not even try anything. Best bet is to return if able, and buy a already unlocked version, so long as you can use it with sprint.
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I have a Sprint G7 (G710PM), can I flash any other carrier kdz to use the phone on T-Mobile?
caquito07 said:
I have a Sprint G7 (G710PM), can I flash any other carrier kdz to use the phone on T-Mobile?
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Not with a locked bootloader
doubledragon5 said:
Not with a locked bootloader
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Man I just bricked the phone, first I tried flashing G710EM using LGUP and Partition DL (Select All) it failed almost immediately, after rebooting the phone it booted straight to Firmware Upgrade mode. Then, I got G710N20f, also tried to flash it using Partition DL (Select all), this time it failed at more than 70% step BackupGPT, now when I reboot the phone, I get the LG logo but after the screen turns to whitenoise like, it seems like it is still in Firmware Upgrade as I can still connect to it using LGUP.
Any ideas how to unbrick it? :crying:
caquito07 said:
Man I just bricked the phone, first I tried flashing G710EM using LGUP and Partition DL (Select All) it failed almost immediately, after rebooting the phone it booted straight to Firmware Upgrade mode. Then, I got G710N20f, also tried to flash it using Partition DL (Select all), this time it failed at more than 70% step BackupGPT, now when I reboot the phone, I get the LG logo but after the screen turns to whitenoise like, it seems like it is still in Firmware Upgrade as I can still connect to it using LGUP.
Any ideas how to unbrick it? :crying:
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If you have Sprit take it there they will havel flash the correct firmware..
doubledragon5 said:
If you have Sprit take it there they will havel flash the correct firmware..
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I dont, I am T-Mobile user.
I have dump from a similar working phone, is it possible to restore from the dump?
caquito07 said:
I dont, I am T-Mobile user.
I have dump from a similar working phone, is it possible to restore from the dump?
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Should be, that's how Sprint tooke care of mine
doubledragon5 said:
Should be, that's how Sprint tooke care of mine
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Do you know how I can create a TOT or KDZ or which ever the case to recover the phone from the dump files?
doubledragon5 said:
Should be, that's how Sprint tooke care of mine
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Hi, i just did a remote unlock via ebay to an unlocked firmware. I want to revert the changes back so that I could use a sprint mvno. Is it possible?
caquito07 said:
Do you know how I can create a TOT or KDZ or which ever the case to recover the phone from the dump files?
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I have no clue on how to do that.. You will have to do a search in google or inthe forms.
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Truffle1991 said:
Hi, i just did a remote unlock via ebay to an unlocked firmware. I want to revert the changes back so that I could use a sprint mvno. Is it possible?
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Are you sure it is firmware (bootloader unlcok)? or sim unlock, there is a difference.. If you did a bootloader unlock you will get a waring saying. "Warning your software can not be check or is corrupt, please relock the bootloader". If you don't have this kind of message of this sort, then you just had it sim unlocked.
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I have no clue on how to do that.. You will have to do a search in google or inthe forms.
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Are you sure it is firmware (bootloader unlcok)? or sim unlock, there is a difference.. If you did a bootloader unlock you will get a waring saying. "Warning your software can not be check or is corrupt, please relock the bootloader". If you don't have this kind of message of this sort, then you just had it sim unlocked.
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im just going by the ebay listing. It states"Your phone will be converted to a unlocked firmware version and that i can no longer receive ota updates".
My software version is G710ULM11e and my build number is OPR1.170623.032 and im on security patch level july 1, 2018 and android 8.0. When i go to the update center to check for a software update it states im using the latest version for my phone.
I did try a prl update and update device config and it states profile cant be updated. SprintDM notification shows that it trying update mobile network. it comes on and off every 3 mins or so.
I hope this is enough information to go off of! If you need me more information , please tell.
Also I did contact sprint via chat and they stated i could get my firmware back to stock but its 2 about 2 hours away from my city . itll be a like a whole day trip for me since i don't drive and would have to take a bus. I would love to avoid that.
Thanks!
Truffle1991 said:
im just going by the ebay listing. It states"Your phone will be converted to a unlocked firmware version and that i can no longer receive ota updates".
My software version is G710ULM11e and my build number is OPR1.170623.032 and im on security patch level july 1, 2018 and android 8.0. When i go to the update center to check for a software update it states im using the latest version for my phone.
I did try a prl update and update device config and it states profile cant be updated. SprintDM notification shows that it trying update mobile network. it comes on and off every 3 mins or so.
I hope this is enough information to go off of! If you need me more information , please tell.
Also I did contact sprint via chat and they stated i could get my firmware back to stock but its 2 about 2 hours away from my city . itll be a like a whole day trip for me since i don't drive and would have to take a bus. I would love to avoid that.
Thanks!
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that problem with the Sprint DM trying to connect every couple minutes is a huge problem with the bootloaders be unlocked you will have to go to Sprint and have them do it it takes about 30 minutes because right now there is no firmware available for Sprint anywhere on the internet. when I get a break from my new job I am going to try and install TWRP on my device and if I do it successfully I will be able to upload some firmware but that's not guaranteed.
doubledragon5 said:
that problem with the Sprint DM trying to connect every couple minutes is a huge problem with the bootloaders be unlocked you will have to go to Sprint and have them do it it takes about 30 minutes because right now there is no firmware available for Sprint anywhere on the internet. when I get a break from my new job I am going to try and install TWRP on my device and if I do it successfully I will be able to upload some firmware but that's not guaranteed.
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I went to sprint yesterday and the rep turned me down the moment I answered no whether I had insurance or not for the phone. I'll just port my number to a gsm carrier and use my G7 there.
Truffle1991 said:
I went to sprint yesterday and the rep turned me down the moment I answered no whether I had insurance or not for the phone. I'll just port my number to a gsm carrier and use my G7 there.
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Whether you had insurance on the phone or not should not have mattered. Sprint should have flashed the firmware, cuz that's their damn job. They asked me the same question I told them no and they still flash the firmware.
Truffle1991 said:
I went to sprint yesterday and the rep turned me down the moment I answered no whether I had insurance or not for the phone. I'll just port my number to a gsm carrier and use my G7 there.
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You have to be assertive or act completely aloof. If you are a paying Sprint customer, they will reset/reflash your phone. If no one in your immediate area can help you out, maybe you can mail the phone to someone who can get it serviced (heh I'd happily do it for free but hopefully there is someone a bit tech savvy in your own social network).

Update to exploitable firmware?

Hello all,
I have an LG G8 on November firmware (I think) on Pie, not Android 10. I am looking to update to an exploitable firmware, but don't want to pay for AT&T service.
How do I go about doing this? I can see I can buy AT&T sim cards on eBay, but not sure what to go with.
My phone is also locked AT&T, but it looks like we don't have an unlocking solution yet. I know putting red pocket on the phone doesn't give me updates and still makes it so AT&T's unlock portal doesn't see my phone IMEI.
TPMJB said:
Hello all,
I have an LG G8 on November firmware (I think) on Pie, not Android 10. I am looking to update to an exploitable firmware, but don't want to pay for AT&T service.
How do I go about doing this? I can see I can buy AT&T sim cards on eBay, but not sure what to go with.
My phone is also locked AT&T, but it looks like we don't have an unlocking solution yet. I know putting red pocket on the phone doesn't give me updates and still makes it so AT&T's unlock portal doesn't see my phone IMEI.
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Unfortunately, there isn't really a way to do anything right now since the pie firmware isn't exploitable. The only thing you can do is try to call at&t tech support and have them add your imei to the update database
antintin said:
Unfortunately, there isn't really a way to do anything right now since the pie firmware isn't exploitable. The only thing you can do is try to call at&t tech support and have them add your imei to the update database
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It looks like LG installs updates incrementally, so by purchasing an AT&T sim I think I can get to the exploitable firmware just by doing a couple updates. I'll post back once I get the sim

LG G8 [email protected] Android 10 update outside US...

So I have my v35 actually going to be discarded, and I decided to buy a cheap G8 from [email protected] and I am confused about the Android 10 update... Some users reported that if the phone is on Pie and skip all the set-up for first time and connect to wifi without any sim card they have upgraded their phones to Android 10, other suggested that they changed the time zone and it worked eventually, others reported that they got a [email protected] sim card and they inserted and after a couple of minutes or hours the update will automatically downloaded.
As someone who live outside US I import my phones because they are way cheap than here in my country and I have enough knowledge of flashing software as I did with my v35 also that was or it is [email protected] But now I see that the Android 10 kdz is on the LG site for flash? As I had to or wanted to install Android 10 on the current v35 as it is unlocked I had to flash the korean version...
My question is if I can flash using LG bridge the current Android 10 kdz or it's not possible on the [email protected]? Or I need to buy the [email protected] sim card or how the heck it's the correct way to upgrade the phone? I have to sim unlock the phone first or should I have to do without sim unlock?
tonochito said:
So I have my v35 actually going to be discarded, and I decided to buy a cheap G8 from [email protected] and I am confused about the Android 10 update... Some users reported that if the phone is on Pie and skip all the set-up for first time and connect to wifi without any sim card they have upgraded their phones to Android 10, other suggested that they changed the time zone and it worked eventually, others reported that they got a [email protected] sim card and they inserted and after a couple of minutes or hours the update will automatically downloaded.
As someone who live outside US I import my phones because they are way cheap than here in my country and I have enough knowledge of flashing software as I did with my v35 also that was or it is [email protected] But now I see that the Android 10 kdz is on the LG site for flash? As I had to or wanted to install Android 10 on the current v35 as it is unlocked I had to flash the korean version...
My question is if I can flash using LG bridge the current Android 10 kdz or it's not possible on the [email protected]? Or I need to buy the [email protected] sim card or how the heck it's the correct way to upgrade the phone? I have to sim unlock the phone first or should I have to do without sim unlock?
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Sorry, there's basically no way to update. You can't cross flash, and at&t doesn't provide kdzs. The only way to is to buy an at&t sim, but you have to activate it, which costs like another $60, and you need to actually connect to at&t, which can be done practically nowhere outside of the us I think
Mmm even with the official page of LG having Android 10 kdz? They are listed as unknown and CAN, and some of them are listed as US too, just wondering if I had to do the same as I did with the v35, which also as being of at&t and unlocked it was never going to receive the Android 10 by ota. I just flashed the korean kdz and it worked and of course it is different.
https://lg-firmwares.com/es/lg-lmg820um-firmwares/
The thing about activating I guess I can't as I am outside USA and by $60 I could anyway it's way cheaper than paying retail prices here for $800
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Mmm even with the official page of LG having Android 10 kdz? They are listed as unknown and CAN, and some of them are listed as US too, just wondering if I had to do the same as I did with the v35, which also as being of at&t and unlocked it was never going to receive the Android 10 by ota. I just flashed the korean kdz and it worked and of course it is different.
https://lg-firmwares.com/es/lg-lmg820um-firmwares/
The thing about activating I guess I can't as I am outside USA and by $60 I could anyway it's way cheaper than paying retail prices here for $800
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You can't cross flash, end of story. Lg put in new hardware locks against it
Ey pardon for insisting but... T-Mobile and Verizon are way easier to update or it's the same mess as at&t version? Saw a couple of them unlocked one of T-Mobile and the Verizon one seems black listed but for overseas in my case works.
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Ey pardon for insisting but... T-Mobile and Verizon are way easier to update or it's the same mess as at&t version? Saw a couple of them unlocked one of T-Mobile and the Verizon one seems black listed but for overseas in my case works.
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I don't know if they work overseas when they're blacklisted; I wouldn't be too sure of that. Those variants should be fine because t mobile and Verizon provide kdzs, so you can always update manually
Yeah I asked on Reddit and people say T-Mobile updates ota and are on Android 10 and of course they advised me never again buy any at&t variant and even Verizon can update also ota.

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