I have this Lg Optimus G Pro just laying around and I want to update it from Kit Kat to Marshmallow or Nougat. The problem is I'm a newbie and have no complete idea to do this. So I want to use this phone to practice with. Can someone help with a tutorial or some links to custom ROMs, Recovery anything would be helpful. Thanks
Better first try building officially supported ROMs that already exist for this device (Kitkat or Lollipop ones) instead of trying to port it to newer android versions if you're a newbie. This device is helluva hard to maintain if you don't know what are you doing - Jellybean libs and firmware require lots of hacks and fixes to make it run on Nougat, there are issues with drivers and lack of proper maintenance/updates since CM11. Locked bootloader is just another thing to think about.
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Hey all. I am new to this scene and have been seeing lollipop builds for the D855 variant of our phones. would anyone know if there will be a lollipop build for the D852 Canadian variant of our phones? I am guessing it is unsafe to attempt to use the D855 build on the D852. Cheers.
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Hey all. I am new to this scene and have been seeing lollipop builds for the D855 variant of our phones. would anyone know if there will be a lollipop build for the D852 Canadian variant of our phones? I am guessing it is unsafe to attempt to use the D855 build on the D852. Cheers.
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I think so, i'm fairly new to the LG scene but hardware wise we're exactly the same as AT&T models aside from a locked bootloader so I can't see it taking very long for a port. Its been that way for every HTC/Samsung I've had here so I see this being no different.
I've tried flashing both the D855 and D850 builds onto my D852 with no success. After modifying the updater-script and build prop the best I got was getting to the LG splash screen then it would reboot into recovery. I'm really interested to know how to port this over. If there is a process to be learnt we could use it for all the builds coming out for the other variants. I hope a dev steps in to help us out!
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I've tried flashing both the D855 and D850 builds onto my D852 with no success. After modifying the updater-script and build prop the best I got was getting to the LG splash screen then it would reboot into recovery. I'm really interested to know how to port this over. If there is a process to be learnt we could use it for all the builds coming out for the other variants. I hope a dev steps in to help us out!
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Unfortunately it cant be flashed or ported due to the fact that the kernel signature has to match your exact device so it must be compiled for your device from source. I know @Ariesdroid is working to get some stuff going for your device, though I have no idea if it is CM12 or not.
Absolutely we will.
Awesome, thx for the info guys, looking forward to the update.
Thanks for the info guys, i can't wait to see some cm12 come out for our device
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Unfortunately it cant be flashed or ported due to the fact that the kernel signature has to match your exact device so it must be compiled for your device from source. I know @Ariesdroid is working to get some stuff going for your device, though I have no idea if it is CM12 or not.
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Our team is getting all the nexus/moto devices and others going first unfortunately....I am just the graphics guy on the team. They are trying to get Validus and Tesla Kitkat ROMs to boot for my d852 so i can at least use our ROMs on the g3 for now....but 5.0 versions will follow with time....
Some cm 12 would be nice as well to play around with....I heard a rumor that it might happen soon... :laugh::angel:
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Our team is getting all the nexus/moto devices and others going first unfortunately....I am just the graphics guy on the team. They are trying to get Validus and Tesla Kitkat ROMs to boot for my d852 so i can at least use our ROMs on the g3 for now....but 5.0 versions will follow with time....
Some cm 12 would be nice as well to play around with....I heard a rumor that it might happen soon... :laugh::angel:
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Will it be compatible with d852G?
Cm12 lg g3 d852
I flashed the Unoficial-CM12 one on mine last night, and so far so good, no problems yet. Everything is working fine. Let me know you want to know how I did so, and I can put together a list of how-to. Also, if you want I can report any problems or bugs.
Hello, name's Mike, have been in the android side for a while and it's my first time actually owning an US version of a phone, the N900T (T-Mobile Note 3) running 5.0 stock TW. (I don't live in the US)
So please, enlighten me!
ROOT AND RECOVERY
I have tried to root it and did it successfully, however when I tried to get a custom recovery on it, I only got boot loops so far, tried various tutorials, none of them have yet worked out for me.
CUSTOM ROMS
Are there any current custom rom development for this phone? I've seen lots of KK roms but I was looking to get a stable lollipop AOSP like rom like CM12 but without crashes or battery drain. Does anyone know any good roms that are stable?
PORTING
Also! How do you port a N9005 rom to a 900T? I've seen some methods by flashing a BT+Wifi fix or something like that but it seems outdated and I don't want to brick my phone just yet.
Please, please help me out, I am really out of it. Used to Custom rom on a Huawei U8650, Galaxy S2 and on my G2, but this is harder due to it being a carrier phone.
Thanks for your comprehension.
Did you download the right TWRP? Get the tar file and odin it.
https://dl.twrp.me/hltetmo/
Did you check the N900T development forum? There is quite a few to select from. I.E. Slim
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2638116
Sorry can't help you with porting.
Hello there,
I've bought a LG E986 with a stock OS Android 4.1 and I want to install something better Is it possible?
I had 5.0.2 on my Samsung. Which recovery you recommend to me? I know how to install/flash but Im still a newbie.
* I have search before posting but couldn't find anything that help me
Zerokj said:
Hello there,
I've bought a LG E986 with a stock OS Android 4.1 and I want to install something better Is it possible?
I had 5.0.2 on my Samsung. Which recovery you recommend to me? I know how to install/flash but Im still a newbie.
* I have search before posting but couldn't find anything that help me
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If you want official, last one is KitKat - 4.4.2 r2. If you want unofficial, pretty much all development is dead so you'll have to go around development threads and find what you like. Last Android version this device (unofficially) received was 5.1.1.
This device is bit complicated for flashing, because there is no standard bootloader unlock. But, it's all really well described in the forums, just use that search button up there...
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If you want official, last one is KitKat - 4.4.2 r2. If you want unofficial, pretty much all development is dead so you'll have to go around development threads and find what you like. Last Android version this device (unofficially) received was 5.1.1.
This device is bit complicated for flashing, because there is no standard bootloader unlock. But, it's all really well described in the forums, just use that search button up there...
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Is there 5.0.2 to my LG? Which recovery should I use?
Ok, I think this is going to be a noob question, but anyways...
I've seen the Moto G5 plus community making some custom roms for their devices. Since the G5+ is extremely similar to the Z2 Play when it comes to hardware specs, is it possible to just flash a G5+ rom into the Z2?
Since I only have one android device, I can't take many risks so I wanna know if someone has done it or is willing to do it
If it's impossible (I'm thinking it probably is anyways), how hard would properly porting it to the Z2 be?
Flashing that file on your system it's a good way to break your phone. Your question makes me wonder what do you expect to get from a custom ROM? Why you doing this because everybody else is? If it's your only Android phone be very careful. Moto mods don't work on custom roms.
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Flashing that file on your system it's a good way to break your phone. Your question makes me wonder what do you expect to get from a custom ROM? Why you doing this because everybody else is? If it's your only Android phone be very careful. Moto mods don't work on custom roms.
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It does not matter the reason, this was just a thought that came to my head a while ago, and made me want to ask a question here
I've always used CM/Lineage based ROMs, and although it became a habit, I still don't know much about the workings of software/hardware interaction on android
If you have the unlocked version which supports all major US carriers or you have a GSM only version then you might be able to find some help. Check the forums but there is not as much work on Z2 play as the Moto Z play. If you have the Verizon version then I heard that the bootloader is locked.
Hello, is there a custom rom or a debloated stock rom for lenny4?
If not, can anyone redirect me to a nice tutorial to take official rom, or my own rom backup, debloat it and then reinstall it?
Otherwise a tutorial on how to port android on other devices in general please?
I'm also looking to learn other general stuff, specially porting and modding android.
Edit: Even if there are software/script and such already made that automatic debloat it is fine.
The smartphone has android nougat 7.0.
Hello ive ported 3 roms for this device
1:lineage os>bugs>No
2:Xos(chameleon)>bugs>Sim card not detected
3:Viper Os>bugs>no sound on bluetooth devices'
but i dont know where to publish this
plilz touch recovery also available