I recently bought a LG G3 D855 and I want to flash a Custom ROM, the problem is that I'm not familiar with the process. Can anybody please explain to me how to root, flash de recovery and install the ROM (cyanogenmod14); I need all the help possible 'cause I don't know anything about it so if anyone could teach me step by step (considering that I'm a noob) it would mean the world to me
luischg95 said:
I recently bought a LG G3 D855 and I want to flash a Custom ROM, the problem is that I'm not familiar with the process. Can anybody please explain to me how to root, flash de recovery and install the ROM (cyanogenmod14); I need all the help possible 'cause I don't know anything about it so if anyone could teach me step by step (considering that I'm a noob) it would mean the world to me
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Hello,
Welcome to XDA forums!
First of all are you sure you are going to do this? Because you may brick your device(It won't turn on.)
And you will loose your warranty.
If you agree doing it,go to "Settings" "Device info" And tell me what "v" are you (example"v30b").(This information is needed to proceed.)
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Hey guys,
I've never installed a custom rom and I was thinking of getting Cyanogen so I rooted my phone and got 6.xxxxx (forgot the number but the most recent one) CWM recovery but the recovery didn't work and it said "Long time no see". I did some research and I figured out that I need to unbrick my phone in able for CWM to function properly. Can someone just confirm and perhaps briefly explain why i need to do this. It seems hard and dangerous and if I could I would prefer to avoid doing it to get a custom rom. If I do need to do it, is the stickied unbricking guide up to date and working?
On another note, I have unlocked my phone (using Rogers on a Bell phone). Will installing a custom rom do anything to stop that from working?
Thanks!
TheAndroidinator said:
Hey guys,
I've never installed a custom rom and I was thinking of getting Cyanogen so I rooted my phone and got 6.xxxxx (forgot the number but the most recent one) CWM recovery but the recovery didn't work and it said "Long time no see". I did some research and I figured out that I need to unbrick my phone in able for CWM to function properly. Can someone just confirm and perhaps briefly explain why i need to do this. It seems hard and dangerous and if I could I would prefer to avoid doing it to get a custom rom. If I do need to do it, is the stickied unbricking guide up to date and working?
On another note, I have unlocked my phone (using Rogers on a Bell phone). Will installing a custom rom do anything to stop that from working?
Thanks!
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Yes you are correct you need to use the unbricking guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044645
The reason for this is LG locked the boot loader for ICS as a result it can only be installed through gingerbread. If you have Windows 7 and not xp you could get errors during the kdz install portion. If that's the case use this to install the kdz file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2149211
Then return to hereric's guide to complete the process. Good luck.
In regards to your 2nd question it shouldn't. But to be on the safe side it can only be unlocked from a stock ROM so I would install one of the many cwm installable cwm based on v20(x) first. ie. V20c, d, e or f. Then go to any ROM.
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Thanks
Thanks Ok i guess I understand it now, so this whole unbricking is just downgrading your OS.
And I have windows 8 that wasn't an option Anyway i'm in the process of unbricking atm following your instructions i'm currently installing the kdz. I'll let you know how it goes but thanks a lot for the help, I really appreciate it.
Hi everyone! My first post ^_^
Before, I was using Samsung Galaxy Y, then upgraded to a korean LG Optimus G (F180S)
I dont know ANYTHING about upgrading or customizing android phone, I know basics about applications, hardware specs, etc, but nothing about custom ROMs or such. Also, when I try to access recovery its all in Korean >_>
Anyhow I need your help... I want to change into Cyanogenmod 11 so I can have KitKat hehe. I want to learn this "custom ROM" thing also :3 can anyone help me?
I saw this: http://androidcentral.us/2013/10/ho...id-4-3-jelly-bean-lg-optimus-g-e975-tutorial/
Now, I tried downloading ROM manager, and then try to download CWM for my phone. Heck I dont even know what CWM does to my phone. But when I try to download it, it says that there is no compatible CWM for my phone....
First, can anyone explain what CWM is? or Even TWRP? What is this?
and also I was checking tutorials in the sites here, including this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2549390
what is this build.prop? and where can I see this?
Thanks you very much for all those who will replay
lancelotconquista said:
Hi everyone! My first post ^_^
Before, I was using Samsung Galaxy Y, then upgraded to a korean LG Optimus G (F180S)
I dont know ANYTHING about upgrading or customizing android phone, I know basics about applications, hardware specs, etc, but nothing about custom ROMs or such. Also, when I try to access recovery its all in Korean >_>
Anyhow I need your help... I want to change into Cyanogenmod 11 so I can have KitKat hehe. I want to learn this "custom ROM" thing also :3 can anyone help me?
I saw this: http://androidcentral.us/2013/10/ho...id-4-3-jelly-bean-lg-optimus-g-e975-tutorial/
Now, I tried downloading ROM manager, and then try to download CWM for my phone. Heck I dont even know what CWM does to my phone. But when I try to download it, it says that there is no compatible CWM for my phone....
First, can anyone explain what CWM is? or Even TWRP? What is this?
and also I was checking tutorials in the sites here, including this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2549390
what is this build.prop? and where can I see this?
Thanks you very much for all those who will replay
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Hello everybody i was searching and searching but i am don't able to found the solution or to stand this.
1) i was rooted on Kitkat :good: (With PurpleDrake)
2) i use LG Flash Tool to get the official lollipop (Bad idea)
3) i am on lollipop but unrooted
Now i want to root my D855 but i don't have any recovery...
What can i do?
I am thinking on make a downgrade but don't found the way, please, someone know how to do it and can help me? (and help to the other ones who make that like me)
You have to downgrade, root it.
Check FAQ in my signature. In first post you will find link to guide you need.
DelBoy said:
You have to downgrade, root it.
Check FAQ in my signature. In first post you will find link to guide you need.
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if you can help me to do it, that will be excellent, i am thinking on do it with kdz, but i am not sure what will that suposse, i will lose all on the system partition (no problem because i was don't rooted now) or will lose too the data partition? and what file to choose, i think that my model is the "europe common (is D855)" with that i found the file that is supossed to work, but i am not sure if KDZ is what i need, it is?
and like i am downgrading i will need CSE flash and not a Normal flash, what partition is supossed to be cleaning that?
Thanks for all and sorry if my english isn't the best one
Follow this guide.
i can't seem to find much info on root/recovery for g3. i found a little bit about bump and stump.... saying that twrp is possible but not much hard reliable facts on the topic.
Can someone who knows what they are talking about or knows a link to someone who knows what they're talking about help me get informed?
Basically i just want to know the procedure, how reliable it is (what are the chances of bricking the device), and any other relevant info that may be available. Any help is greatly appreciated and i'll be looking forward to developing some themes for this phone .
Thanks,
KS
*edit* also wondering if anyone has tried backing up a rooted version of the stock rom and restoring it. Does this work? Or do you have to flash kdz to return to stock after trying out some custom roms?
follow this video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5T7By2Zqvk (you can skip the parts on installing the rom)
My G3 is the 16gb D855 V20h-EUR-XX version, I would really like to root it but have been reading on these forums that I'd have to downgrade to KitKat first, I've never rooted a phone before let alone downgraded one either, is their any in depth guide's or videos I could follow because I'm not really sure what to do, I don't know how to flash and I don't know what TWRP is , any help would be much appreciated please.
Steve27uk said:
My G3 is the 16gb D855 V20h-EUR-XX version, I would really like to root it but have been reading on these forums that I'd have to downgrade to KitKat first, I've never rooted a phone before let alone downgraded one either, is their any in depth guide's or videos I could follow because I'm not really sure what to do, I don't know how to flash and I don't know what TWRP is , any help would be much appreciated please.
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First, root then discuss TWRP and flashing.
How to downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
Same process (Including install) for G3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg693AYgoTo
Make sure you get the proper files for your specific phone. Don't try to use a file that wasn't made for your phone model or build number.