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[Q] Software Update for Rooted LG G3

I have the D855 international, with v10f. It's rooted with PurpleDrake Lite. The phone has just downloaded a software update, which I have NOT installed. Can I install it? If I do install it:
- will I need to root again?
- will anything else be affected?

capriciousmike said:
I have the D855 international, with v10f. It's rooted with PurpleDrake Lite. The phone has just downloaded a software update, which I have NOT installed. Can I install it? If I do install it:
- will I need to root again?
- will anything else be affected?
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If you run the software update it will either work (and root will be maintained) or it will fail with a message that your phone is suspected of being rooted and boot back up unchanged. If it fails then you need to unroot first by flashing a KDZ of the version you are using in Normal Flash mode to retain your data/apps

dex. said:
If you run the software update it will either work (and root will be maintained) or it will fail with a message that your phone is suspected of being rooted and boot back up unchanged.
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It worked. Root maintained. Software version v10j.

i have f400 k i face the same problem i can not upgrade my frimware because of rooting my device so what should i do

snipeerz said:
i have f400 k i face the same problem i can not upgrade my frimware because of rooting my device so what should i do
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Like the guy said a couple posts up.... Flash KDZ of whatever firmware you're currently on in Normal Mode.
Then try again[emoji16]
- Tapatalked from the G3

Can you explain it to me plz cause im nob
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snipeerz said:
Can you explain it to me plz cause im nob
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You can try this method first to lose root and update your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
If not, you can also follow this guide to flash your current .kdz file again and lose root like that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2802286
If you want to find your current .kdz file, you can use this link:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=IMEI HERE
You have to put in your IMEI after the "=". That will take you to a page with some info. Use the link next to "<sw_url>", copy it and that will start the download of your latest rom (in form of a .kdz file).
(Not sure if I pasted the links in the correct order, but the first one should be regarding the use of LG PC Suite and the second one about flashing .kdz files)
Sent from my LG-D855

Software update SWV10q changelog

Anyone have any idea what this update brings to the phone? It was pushed to my phone this morning and I dont know if i should update it or not. I highly doubt that it is lollipop however i want to know if it is safe to install the OTA and not lose functionality of exposed, rooted permissions, etc...

i don't think it's android L. see changelog here.
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-11935

qpinto said:
Anyone have any idea what this update brings to the phone? It was pushed to my phone this morning and I dont know if i should update it or not. I highly doubt that it is lollipop however i want to know if it is safe to install the OTA and not lose functionality of exposed, rooted permissions, etc...
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It's the for inflight text.

Did you get a notification on your phone about update or an announcement on t mobile's website? I haven't seen any posts about update nor customer service has any knowledge of it.

I just got an OTA for the update. you can always use LG's update tool to upgrade your software version. I was actually presented with another update this morning. I have no idea what it is. it does however bring the software from swv10q to KVT49L. It is still android 4.4.2 FYI

Is the update rootable (required for SD fix)?

Is there anyway to force this update? I'm on 10M stock

I havent gotten the notice and really am in no hurry to hook it up to the pc or force update right now. Has anyone actually updated to this and aside from the minor changelog were there any changes to the bootloader or anything?

Swizzle82 said:
I havent gotten the notice and really am in no hurry to hook it up to the pc or force update right now. Has anyone actually updated to this and aside from the minor changelog were there any changes to the bootloader or anything?
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purpledrake is blocked.. not sure if root will stick thru OTA or if manual updating will be required.
bootloader has been updated with the same changes the other G3 "pre-L" updates had (nothing noticeable to end users).
downgrading is NOT blocked or anything.
oh and to OP and others.. it's 10R.. not 10Q

autoprime said:
purpledrake is blocked.. not sure if root will stick thru OTA or if manual updating will be required.
bootloader has been updated with the same changes the other G3 "pre-L" updates had (nothing noticeable to end users).
downgrading is NOT blocked or anything.
oh and to OP and others.. it's 10R.. not 10Q
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So if stump was blocked through last update a drake is blocked now what are the options to regain root? By bootloader was updated does that mean it is now locked and will require bump?

Swizzle82 said:
So if stump was blocked through last update a drake is blocked now what are the options to regain root?
By bootloader was updated does that mean it is now locked and will require bump?
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Taking the OTA while already being rooted may allow root to stick through the update process... I cannot confirm that yet and we will need to wait for other users to report back. Your other options are not taking the OTA at all and instead using TWRP to manually update to 10R partition by partition (flashing modem, boot and system).. OR downgrading back to 10C/10M and continue using that. There most likely will not be an updated LG root in the immediate future... no reason to waste a bug when downgrading is still possible... every single G3 and other flagship LG device has root with some firmware version. Perhaps we'll see a new android-wide 4.4.x bug that would work for all.
As for bootloader... no we don't need bump.. we have an unlocked device. Update is not related to a lock.

autoprime said:
Taking the OTA while already being rooted may allow root to stick through the update process... I cannot confirm that yet and we will need to wait for other users to report back. Your other options are not taking the OTA at all and instead using TWRP to manually update to 10R partition by partition (flashing modem, boot and system).. OR downgrading back to 10C/10M and continue using that. There most likely will not be an updated LG root in the immediate future... no reason to waste a bug when downgrading is still possible... every single G3 and other flagship LG device has root with some firmware version. Perhaps we'll see a new android-wide 4.4.x bug that would work for all.
As for bootloader... no we don't need bump.. we have an unlocked device. Update is not related to a lock.
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Is there a twrp flashable update for 10r?
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dragonsofcp said:
Is there a twrp flashable update for 10r?
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not that I know of. easiest way will be to just dump the 10R kdz when it comes out and flash the partitions manually in TWRP. I'll probably make a secure flashable bootloader update zip.. and I'll have have the boot, modem and all the other partitions (minus system), as always, up on my codefire folder. Someone else will have to upload/mirror system for the masses.

autoprime said:
As for bootloader... no we don't need bump.. we have an unlocked device. Update is not related to a lock.
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Didnt think so just got confused when you compared it to the other G3's..

autoprime said:
not that I know of. easiest way will be to just dump the 10R kdz when it comes out and flash the partitions manually in TWRP. I'll probably make a secure flashable bootloader update zip.. and I'll have have the boot, modem and all the other partitions (minus system), as always, up on my codefire folder. Someone else will have to upload/mirror system for the masses.
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Hate to hassle you but tried going to your codefire folder....is the site down?
Edit: got it seems to have been user error
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aaroncal said:
Hate to hassle you but tried going to your codefire folder....is the site down?
Edit: got it seems to have been user error
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Do you have a link for that?

Galaxysm said:
Do you have a link for that?
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If you search for it it will be the very first result my friend.
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aaroncal said:
If you search for it it will be the very first result my friend.
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We can't flash the files in twrp right? I want to flash at least the modem of the new build. What else is important to flash?

Galaxysm said:
We can't flash the files in twrp right? I want to flash at least the modem of the new build. What else is important to flash?
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Autoprime said earlier you can flash in twrp all the appropriate partitions I just have gotten around to to it yet so I'm not quite sure as of right now. You might send him a pm and see if he can guide ya...if so could ya report back
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I see they are .IMG files so most likely you'll have to use adb...I know its a generic response but the best way to find out how on that is to google "push modem .img using adb" and it should have a link directing you back here to XDA. I'm not at my PC right now....I have all the commands saved in note pad on the pc
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aaroncal said:
Autoprime said earlier you can flash in twrp all the appropriate partitions I just have gotten around to to it yet so I'm not quite sure as of right now. You might send him a pm and see if he can guide ya...if so could ya report back
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I see they are .IMG files so most likely you'll have to use adb...I know its a generic response but the best way to find out how on that is to google "push modem .img using adb" and it should have a link directing you back here to XDA. I'm not at my PC right now....I have all the commands saved in note pad on the pc
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What if I try and flash it using flashify? Or that won't work? Not close to a PC also lol

[Q] LGE980 question about lollipop

I have LG Optimus Pro E980. It has KitKat 4.2.2 and I rooted it with towelroot last year.
I know very little about this but and I would like to upgrade to Lollipop but when I check for updates it tells me there are none. I assume this is because I rooted it and that I need to flash Lollipop.
I've never done this before and don't know if it is even an option.
Can you tell if I can do that?
If so, where are instructions and files to do that?
If I do flash and choose to remove all data will I lose the root and if so does towelroot work on Lollipop? I would really like to start fresh while doing all of this.
TY,
LInda

wunderlong88 said:
I have LG Optimus Pro E980. It has KitKat 4.2.2 and I rooted it with towelroot last year.
I know very little about this but and I would like to upgrade to Lollipop but when I check for updates it tells me there are none. I assume this is because I rooted it and that I need to flash Lollipop.
I've never done this before and don't know if it is even an option.
Can you tell if I can do that?
If so, where are instructions and files to do that?
If I do flash and choose to remove all data will I lose the root and if so does towelroot work on Lollipop? I would really like to start fresh while doing all of this.
TY,
LInda
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US LG G Pro haven't gotten an official Lollipop update. only international versions that why its not bcause your rooted

wunderlong88 said:
I have LG Optimus Pro E980. It has KitKat 4.2.2 and I rooted it with towelroot last year.
I know very little about this but and I would like to upgrade to Lollipop but when I check for updates it tells me there are none. I assume this is because I rooted it and that I need to flash Lollipop.
I've never done this before and don't know if it is even an option.
Can you tell if I can do that?
If so, where are instructions and files to do that?
If I do flash and choose to remove all data will I lose the root and if so does towelroot work on Lollipop? I would really like to start fresh while doing all of this.
TY,
LInda
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Since you're rooted, you can't install manufacture update with the update function. Doing so will put you in a world of hurt.

How do I flash kitkat again? I tried following these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44983841&postcount=1 but am really confused. I don't know what kdz file I'm supposed to use and I can't see the pictures that are mentioned in the instructions as how to set the settings in LG flash tool. For some reason they are not loading on the web page. Also, I see there is a tot file but I can't figure out how to use it. so, I'm lost here. I can't get my sd card (I started a thread about this). I either need to flash kitkat (which I assume will fix the sd problem) or find a way to fix the sd problem. Sure hope someone can help, and sorry for multiple threads.

wunderlong88 said:
How do I flash kitkat again? I tried following these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44983841&postcount=1 but am really confused. I don't know what kdz file I'm supposed to use and I can't see the pictures that are mentioned in the instructions as how to set the settings in LG flash tool. For some reason they are not loading on the web page. Also, I see there is a tot file but I can't figure out how to use it. so, I'm lost here. I can't get my sd card (I started a thread about this). I either need to flash kitkat (which I assume will fix the sd problem) or find a way to fix the sd problem. Sure hope someone can help, and sorry for multiple threads.
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Follow this guide

irt118 said:
Follow this guide
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Looks simple enough but where do I get the kdz file from?
TY!

wunderlong88 said:
Looks simple enough but where do I get the kdz file from?
TY!
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Lg-firmware

irt118 said:
Lg-firmware
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I don't see the US firmware? My Phone is US AT&T LG Optimus Pro E980

I found these: (from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438088)
USA AT&T E980
AT&T E980AT V10g http://downloads.codefi.re/houstonn/...PR-03-2013.zip
AT&T E980AT V10k http://downloads.codefi.re/thecubed/...-07-2013-0.zip
AT&T E980AT V10p https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1A...it?usp=sharing
AT&T E980AT V20G
Not sure if one of these is the right one? If so which one and will it be a kdz file? I found tot files but don't understand how to use them.

hawkwind212 said:
Since you're rooted, you can't install manufacture update with the update function. Doing so will put you in a world of hurt.
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Will my phone try to automatically update when there is an update?

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wunderlong88 said:
I found these: (from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438088)
USA AT&T E980
AT&T E980AT V10g http://downloads.codefi.re/houstonn/...PR-03-2013.zip
AT&T E980AT V10k http://downloads.codefi.re/thecubed/...-07-2013-0.zip
AT&T E980AT V10p https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1A...it?usp=sharing
AT&T E980AT V20G
Not sure if one of these is the right one? If so which one and will it be a kdz file? I found tot files but don't understand how to use them.
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I don't know, but I think if you extract the zip file, you will get a kdz file

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I don't know, but I think if you extract the zip file, you will get a kdz file
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Which one is the right one or what is the difference? I'm downloading one but to see what it extracts to but it is very large and taking awhile.

wunderlong88 said:
Which one is the right one or what is the difference? I'm downloading one but to see what it extracts to but it is very large and taking awhile.
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V10 is 4.1.2 and V20 is 4.4.2

irt118 said:
V10 is 4.1.2 and V20 is 4.4.2
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Ok...I'm downloading V20....hopefully it is kdz. I'll know in a few minutes. If it isn't I will still be needing help.
Thank you so much!

irt118 said:
V10 is 4.1.2 and V20 is 4.4.2
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It's a tot file. Now what?

wunderlong88 said:
It's a tot file. Now what?
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Follow the TOT method

irt118 said:
Follow the TOT method
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Will I lose my root if I do this TOT method?

wunderlong88 said:
Will I lose my root if I do this TOT method?
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you will lose it when you use TOT method and KDZ method.

irt118 said:
you will lose it when you use TOT method and KDZ method.
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I didn't realize. So why don't I just factory reset if that is the case?

Will I lose my TWRP recovery, too?

Is an unlocked bootloader being developed?

I know there is an unlocked bootloader for the h815, but I'm just wondering if one is being developed for any other models. Either way, anyone who is involved with developing roots and anything like that keep up the great work! Sorry if this has been asked. If it has can you please give me the link?

Yes there is one on the way hopefully. I have the H815K (Australian Model) G4 and can't unlock the bootloader sadly. All i would like to do is Install CM13

Leeum said:
Yes there is one on the way hopefully. I have the H815K (Australian Model) G4 and can't unlock the bootloader sadly. All i would like to do is Install CM13
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Y you dont try another way luke flashfire flash cm with flashfire maybe it will be worked with bootloader locked devices i flashed xposed with flashfire and it work greatly
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Its not that easy. In order to flash cm 13 you have to flash system and boot partition and the locked bootloader wont let cm 13 boot.img run.

HIshan Pavidu said:
Y you dont try another way luke flashfire flash cm with flashfire maybe it will be worked with bootloader locked devices i flashed xposed with flashfire and it work greatly
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Its not that easy. In order to flash cm 13 you have to flash system and boot partition and the locked bootloader wont let cm 13 boot.img run.
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Yeah i installed Xposed successfully through flashfire but Xposed doesn't replace the whole entire OS it simply only overwrites a couple of files and places a few new ones. Hopefully a Unofficial bootloader unlock gets released like it did for the LG G3. Once it gets released i will definitely donate.

Leeum said:
Yeah i installed Xposed successfully through flashfire but Xposed doesn't replace the whole entire OS it simply only overwrites a couple of files and places a few new ones. Hopefully a Unofficial bootloader unlock gets released like it did for the LG G3. Once it gets released i will definitely donate.
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Me either
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Leeum said:
Yes there is one on the way hopefully. I have the H815K (Australian Model) G4 and can't unlock the bootloader sadly. All i would like to do is Install CM13
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who told you there is a one on the way ?

I was researching and seen a post on twitter here: https://twitter.com/utoprime/status/649654317939601408 and here on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/unlock-unofficial-bootloader-unlock-t3222737

it has been 6 months and my Taiwanese LG G4 still have no 6.0 or unlocked bootloader...
G5 is coming in few months, I believe it won't get anything new, maybe when G6 is launched. HAR!

Leeum said:
I was researching and seen a post on twitter here: https://twitter.com/utoprime/status/649654317939601408 and here on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/unlock-unofficial-bootloader-unlock-t3222737
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From what I understand, what is needed to make a bootloader unlock is a copy of the private key LG uses to sign their unlock.bin files

Knowbody42 said:
From what I understand, what is needed to make a bootloader unlock is a copy of the private key LG uses to sign their unlock.bin files
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Yes thats correct. I am not going to wait and trying to sell my H815K on gumtree to buy the H815 from Kogan

Root method for G3 D85130e??

Is there any root method for this version, D85130e

No.. You have to roll back to 30d!
Then temp root it wd Kingroot... Flash Twrp with flashify.... And update superSu to get permanent root!

Any link??
Xial Xahab said:
No.. You have to roll back to 30d!
Then temp root it wd Kingroot... Flash Twrp with flashify.... And update superSu to get permanent root!
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Can you give me a link of a post about downgrade to 30d?

pepeelgrangero said:
Can you give me a link of a post about downgrade to 30d?
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Here You Go!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...ock-d851-30d-kdz-flashable-zips-imgs-t3367371

pepeelgrangero said:
Can you give me a link of a post about downgrade to 30d?
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Did you successfully downgrade your phone? I just bought lg for the second time in my life , before this had g2 and bricked it coz of installing wrong recovery , though always found lg difficult in terms of rooting etc , can you please guide me? I got d851 on the 30e firmware , how to downgrade as well as root and recovery? Thanks
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ridershahmir said:
Did you successfully downgrade your phone? I just bought lg for the second time in my life , before this had g2 and bricked it coz of installing wrong recovery , though always found lg difficult in terms of rooting etc , can you please guide me? I got d851 on the 30e firmware , how to downgrade as well as root and recovery? Thanks
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Hi men i havent downgraded yet, i asked on the post if that works for downgrading but i had no response so im waiting to know if its safe to downgrade

pepeelgrangero said:
Hi men i havent downgraded yet, i asked on the post if that works for downgrading but i had no response so im waiting to know if its safe to downgrade
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If you become successful than do let me know thanks
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Xial Xahab said:
No.. You have to roll back to 30d!
Then temp root it wd Kingroot... Flash Twrp with flashify.... And update superSu to get permanent root!
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I used lg flash tool. That worked for me

sanyasi420 said:
I used lg flash tool. That worked for me
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Downgrading?
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D85130E
Did you downgrade D85130E to D85130D using lg flash tool?
if yes which lg flash tool you used? lg flash tool 2014 or lg up?
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I used lg flash tool. That worked for me
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Downgrade to 30D using this page (KDZ section)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-g3/general/firmware-t-mobile-lg-g3-t2818667
You can find the KDZ in the links here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...ock-d851-30d-kdz-flashable-zips-imgs-t3367371
Then follow the steps to Kingroot and install TWRP
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Did you downgrade D85130E to D85130D using lg flash tool?
if yes which lg flash tool you used? lg flash tool 2014 or lg up?
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phice said:
Downgrade to 30D using this page (KDZ section)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-g3/general/firmware-t-mobile-lg-g3-t2818667
You can find the KDZ in the links here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...ock-d851-30d-kdz-flashable-zips-imgs-t3367371
Then follow the steps to Kingroot and install TWRP
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Hello,i downgrade to stock 30d,then temp root with kingroot,then with flashify i install it twrp,then in twrp Flash flashable boot autorepack from optimus prime,but i not sure which version of SUPERSU is the correct...can you tell me please:crying:

I flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.78-20160905010000.zip
alonzo_ama26 said:
Hello,i downgrade to stock 30d,then temp root with kingroot,then with flashify i install it twrp,then in twrp Flash flashable boot autorepack from optimus prime,but i not sure which version of SUPERSU is the correct...can you tell me please:crying:
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phice said:
I flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.78-20160905010000.zip
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thanks for responding

http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...ock-d851-30d-kdz-flashable-zips-imgs-t3367371

how long should it take to boot up after this root process??

tracyt said:
how long should it take to boot up after this root process??
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Not too long, if it is more that 10-15 mins, check your md5s.
Btw, 30e zips where filled in the same place, you can keep root if you root 30D, install twrp, then install new zips.
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Where can i get the 30d file to flash my g3?