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Like the title says I have a h812 from Canada and I seen all the American models ready for threads and I didn't see one for the mines sobi was wondering which American model will be related to the h812 thanks
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Lol be nice I had to flash int s4 recovery and modify updater script and build prob to flash custom roms so probably will be the same for this not much love for us Canadians on custom rom front @Spudnubs
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As long as the hardware is the same on the phone, which basically all g4's are, then you shouldn't have a problem. Canadian models have always had a us counterpart. People should know that by now and if they don't and this is their first phone they have no business rooting it in the first place.
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You don't really learn anything until you brick a device though.
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Wow guys this is terrible...
To answer the question, usually I always root and modify my canadian device with T-Mobile's. Never had a problem, since they use the same bands as my carrier (Videotron).
EDIT: Of course they come with the usual T-Mobile crap that I cannot use, but with root, there's nothing you can't remove.
Tmobile doesn't always have the same phones as the Canadian carriers.... That's a stupid thing to say. You don't just pick up a phone, see there's no forum for your device specific and head over to the Tmobile one. That's how you brick it. When root comes to our phones I am sure there will be 100% clear instructions on how to flash and which device it applies for. Stop worrying about root so much, be patient and know what you're doing.
True that and att phones are usually our counter part well atleast for all the phones I owned before
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Unfortunately i don't think root will ever arrive for G4. Not unless LG and carrier allow unlock of the bootloader. I know people are working on it but it seems like an impossible task for anybody other than LG. I had similar experience with Xperia Z2 and had to sell the device at a loss just to get one that i could unlock/root.
I really do hope it happens but i doubt it ever will.
Well they did eventually release it for the G3....
Why are people going around saying that there isn't a possible root when we've clearly seen proof of it happening.
The has barely been out for a while now and you're all expecting it to come instantly right on release date. Relax. Seriously. If you wanted something you can root instantly go buy another phone.
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Hello,
I am trying to root an LG G Pad 2 8.0 (V498) but i cannot find the subforum for it, it doesnt seem to exist...
Does anyone knows where i can find any infos for this model ?
thanks!
its a relatively new model, especially in Canada.
I got one from Fido Wireless, but the sticker says v497; I have the gpad 2 8.0, but with wrong sticker?
anyways, there are plenty of guides to try in the lg g3 forum along side the one click root methods like kingoroot, root genius, and more...
LTE / data units are v495, v496, v497, and the wifi only version g pad II is V498 all sport the same hardware features other than data of course. I've rooted my v495 using the method in the all info v496 thread and it looks like they are making headway in development.
Thank you, Bryan.
that clarifies things for me.
so, do we know whats being worked on? like recoveries, kernels, etc...?
if so, do we know about cross-compatibility for each model?
Hi there will anyone out there be able to direct me to the root method for the Lg G Pad
Rogers version v497 any help would be appreciated
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Hi there will anyone out there be able to direct me to the root method for the Lg G Pad
Rogers version v497 any help would be appreciated
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Look here, use at your own risk, I recently bricked my V495 AT&T trying to load TWRP Custom recovery. Rooting was not a problem though.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pad-83/help/tmobile-gpad-f-8-0-v496-info-t3139894
Being that there is no v498 sub, I guess I'll side track this thread a little. Someone mentioned here that v495-v498 are all essentially the same hardware. My son cracked the screen on his v498. I found only 1 supplier selling a specific v498 screen, from China, for $90.. I have found plenty of the other models like v495 or v496 for a little cheaper and in the US. I'm wondering if anyone knows if these other LCD/Digitizers should work on the v498? I have it opened up and, I actually see a LG-V495 stamped in the plastic even though the back sticker says V498, so I am assuming the v495/v496 screens should work on this, but just want to verify before I order one.
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Being that there is no v498 sub, I guess I'll side track this thread a little. Someone mentioned here that v495-v498 are all essentially the same hardware. My son cracked the screen on his v498. I found only 1 supplier selling a specific v498 screen, from China, for $90.. I have found plenty of the other models like v495 or v496 for a little cheaper and in the US. I'm wondering if anyone knows if these other LCD/Digitizers should work on the v498? I have it opened up and, I actually see a LG-V495 stamped in the plastic even though the back sticker says V498, so I am assuming the v495/v496 screens should work on this, but just want to verify before I order one.
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Late answer here, but it should work fine.
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NeoWave said:
Hello,
I am trying to root an LG G Pad 2 8.0 (V498) but i cannot find the subforum for it, it doesnt seem to exist...
Does anyone knows where i can find any infos for this model ?
thanks!
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This is a little late to the game, but here's what worked for me on the wifi-only LG G Pad II 8.0 (v498), and it might help others.
I used Kingroot (4.8.2) to root the tablet, then used Supersume Pro from the Play Store to remove Kingroot and install Supersu. (I'd tried a couple other methods for removing Kingroot first, but they didn't work, and Supersume Pro (v. 9.3.7) nworked really quickly and with zero pain, so that's the method I'd recommend. It does cost a few bucks, but IMO, it was worth it for the ease of use.) It's working perfectly. (Supersume Pro is available at the Play store at: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=darkslide.com.supersumepro -- can't post the link because I'm a new member.)
I've rooted before using clockwork mod, etc., on other devices, but Kingroot does make rooting simpler. If you don't trust Kingroot for rooting, another method might work, but I had trouble finding one specifically for this device.
Cons to using Kingroot (and keeping it):
1. It installs a cleaner app called "Purify" which you may or may not want, and which you have to install to get to the rooting screen. It can be uninstalled separately, though.
2. Kingroot really messed with my Okay Google app. It turns itself on in "Accessibility" mode (or however you might put that correctly), and when turned off from the Accessibility settings, Okay Google will work again. However, Kingroot "insists" on turning itself on in the Accessibility settings, and will keep resetting, overriding your setting. It may also hijack other aspects of the tablet that I didn't notice -- I replaced it with SuperSU shortly after rooting.
3. Many people are nervous about the amount of data sent to the Kingroot servers in China during the rooting process. I'm on the fence about whether it's dangerous or not. I think it potentially is -- regardless of the location or ownership of the servers -- but I have no idea whether it's *actually* dangerous or not. If that aspect worries you, you should try another method to root your tablet. I think I would have been more reluctant to use Kingroot if I had the version of this tablet with the sim card.
4. Kingroot is quite recalcitrant to removal and replacement. Two methods that I used to try to remove Kingroot (without unrooting the device) didn't work -- and even after the program was no longer on the tablet, I could not replace its su with a different binary. I had to reinstall and uninstall using SuperSume. I might have had better results replacing it with SuperSu manually if I'd been more patient, but I didn't want to spend too much time on it.
Pros to using Kingroot:
1. It's fast.
2. It requires little technical skill.
3. It can be removed and replaced with SuperSu (or, presumably, some other superuser manager), though that ranges from very easy (using SuperSume) to extremely difficult (especially if you don't play with rooting a lot -- and people with only one or two Android devices generally root once then forget it till the next time they need to root a new device, and so don't have a huge amount of experience with it).
I hope this helps someone!
I'm going to be receiving my tablet soon and since it's stuck with Android 5.0 I was hoping to find a custom ROM with Android 6 but it turns out there's not even a thread for this device. Does anybody knows of any ROMs for this device? I'm getting mine from Fido and it's also LTE enabled. Rooting is not required for me since I'm not really into customization much but having the latest version of Android is important.
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I'm going to be receiving my tablet soon and since it's stuck with Android 5.0 I was hoping to find a custom ROM with Android 6 but it turns out there's not even a thread for this device. Does anybody knows of any ROMs for this device? I'm getting mine from Fido and it's also LTE enabled. Rooting is not required for me since I'm not really into customization much but having the latest version of Android is important.
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I also have an V497 - Fido and would like to change the ROM since it becomes slow and almost unusable. Stuck on Android 5. Have you finally found any options like LOS or other working for G Pad II V495-V498 family?
Thanks in advance
I just bought a G4 from Verizon, which is running software 11a. It's a great device, I really like it, except for the touch screen issues. It looks like Verizon had released and then pulled back update 12a that was supposed to address touch screen issues, but unfortunately the update has been pulled again.
Since I am still in the 14 day return window, I need to decide whether to keep the device and wait for the 12a update to fix touch screen issues, or return it. So my question now: Has LG actually managed to successfully address the touch screen issues via software update in the unbranded device models, or the devices from other carriers (such as AT&T and T-Mobile) that have gotten the touch screen updates already?
I have been reading a lot about it, and it's unclear to me. A lot of times people are claiming touch screen is improved, but then on the other hand there are a lot of Placebo solutions too where people say touch screen got better, just to come back days later reporting that it's not. I myself have tried a lot of these proposed solutions already, but nothing seem to work. If this is a hardware issue where there is no software fix for, then no software update in the world would help.
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I just bought a G4 from Verizon, which is running software 11a. It's a great device, I really like it, except for the touch screen issues. It looks like Verizon had released and then pulled back update 12a that was supposed to address touch screen issues, but unfortunately the update has been pulled again.
Since I am still in the 14 day return window, I need to decide whether to keep the device and wait for the 12a update to fix touch screen issues, or return it. So my question now: Has LG actually managed to successfully address the touch screen issues via software update in the unbranded device models, or the devices from other carriers (such as AT&T and T-Mobile) that have gotten the touch screen updates already?
I have been reading a lot about it, and it's unclear to me. A lot of times people are claiming touch screen is improved, but then on the other hand there are a lot of Placebo solutions too where people say touch screen got better, just to come back days later reporting that it's not. I myself have tried a lot of these proposed solutions already, but nothing seem to work. If this is a hardware issue where there is no software fix for, then no software update in the world would help.
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Well my LG G4 Intl. (H815) also had those touchscreen issues (I think it was with V10B), after some updates (I'm on V10D now) all issues are gone. Or at least they got that small that I don't even notice any. I would say that it's just a software problem which causes the unresponsive touchscreen issue...
I have an ATT variant that's stock as a box of rocks. In my experience, the issues have been resolved to an extent. I still get my rapid fire clicks when doing a long press sometimes. Minus that, the bloat and locked bootloader, I think it's still a nice device.
My stock att version sucks ass. Lags all over the place. My htc one m7 never lagged this much. Im very disappointed with my lg.
Sometimes on my stock h815 with I also had touchscreen issues (sometimes). But since I am on an CM build, they are gone. That's why I think it is really a software problem.
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Advice Please:
I have a G3 with PacMan ROM and it's freaking sweet. However, my infrared/camera (which I use hundreds of times/day for work) is not working when I shoot certain types of materials (works on leather, blurs on cloth now). I was planning on just waiting to get the G4 when more ROMs were out. However, now I'm rushed to pull the trigger. So here's my question:
I want to not activate my new G4, but use it for work over wi-fi and continue to use my G3 for everything else (calls/texts). Since I had to order my G4 to get more GB, the Verizon rep is telling me that I can have the G4 and keep my service on the G3. However, they will need to 1) Activate the G4/Deactivate G3, 2) Deactivate G4/Reactivate G3. Will I have any problems reactivating my G3 since it's rooted and ROMmed? Will this cause any problems with Verizon? Will they even notice?
Also, If I'm able to do this... Can I go ahead and root/Rom the inactivated G4 and activate it once a satisfactory ROM is out (and installed on it)?
I know this is complex and doesn't do many people much good, so MANY THANKS to whoever lends a hand!!!!!
I hate being in this predicament... If only we lived in a world where all the ROMs were available to all carriers within the first month of release... if only... LOL
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Advice Please:
I have a G3 with PacMan ROM and it's freaking sweet. However, my infrared/camera (which I use hundreds of times/day for work) is not working when I shoot certain types of materials (works on leather, blurs on cloth now). I was planning on just waiting to get the G4 when more ROMs were out. However, now I'm rushed to pull the trigger. So here's my question:
I want to not activate my new G4, but use it for work over wi-fi and continue to use my G3 for everything else (calls/texts). Since I had to order my G4 to get more GB, the Verizon rep is telling me that I can have the G4 and keep my service on the G3. However, they will need to 1) Activate the G4/Deactivate G3, 2) Deactivate G4/Reactivate G3. Will I have any problems reactivating my G3 since it's rooted and ROMmed? Will this cause any problems with Verizon? Will they even notice?
Also, If I'm able to do this... Can I go ahead and root/Rom the inactivated G4 and activate it once a satisfactory ROM is out (and installed on it)?
I know this is complex and doesn't do many people much good, so MANY THANKS to whoever lends a hand!!!!!
I hate being in this predicament... If only we lived in a world where all the ROMs were available to all carriers within the first month of release... if only... LOL
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Yes, you can activate the G4 and go back to the G3, even with root. When you activate the G4 make sure you go through the setup process before you pull the Sim and install the Sim back into the g3. Wifi will work on the G4 without the Sim at that point. Done it many times.
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Yes, you can activate the G4 and go back to the G3, even with root. When you activate the G4 make sure you go through the setup process before you pull the Sim and install the Sim back into the g3. Wifi will work on the G4 without the Sim at that point. Done it many times.
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I'll second this... As I just did it lol. I bought my G4 back in October and used it for a week then went back to my G3 while waiting for some more development to happen. I'm back on the 4 now. Jumping back and forth works fine.
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I'll second this... As I just did it lol. I bought my G4 back in October and used it for a week then went back to my G3 while waiting for some more development to happen. I'm back on the 4 now. Jumping back and forth works fine.
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I juump from ZTE Moto E prepaid G3 and the G4. works fine with a good standing sim.
Thanks so much for the help!
To push it a step further... Could I Root/Rom the new G4, and then return it back to Verizon in my 2 week trial period without any alarms going off? Would I just need to un-root and flash stock Rom before returning?
The guys at the Verizon store are so oblivious to android development that I wouldn't be surprised if they took a rommed and rooted G4 back without realizing it!
Unfortunately I don't think we have any roms for our verizon g4 and most likely will never have more than stock based unless someone unlocks the boot loader or comes up with another bump and I think they've about given up trying which really sucks cuz I have 2 of then lol
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dadrumgod said:
Unfortunately I don't think we have any roms for our verizon g4 and most likely will never have more than stock based unless someone unlocks the boot loader or comes up with another bump and I think they've about given up trying which really sucks cuz I have 2 of then lol
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Grim news...
I'm stuck with Verizon since I use a company phone. What's the best Verizon phone that has sufficient ROM options?
moreinternetplease said:
Grim news...
I'm stuck with Verizon since I use a company phone. What's the best Verizon phone that has sufficient ROM options?
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Well I put it like this, I have 2 g4's and 2 days ago traded one for a g3 vs985 and I'm still in utter shock at how much this g3 blows those g4 outta the water in every single aspect and I've tested this thing balls out non stop and I hated lollipop and marshmallow until now that I'm running resurrection remix 6.0.1..rooting and custom recovery were a single click each and all I had to do was flash a 35b bootstack and modem to get mm running. I can't stress highly enough how much you'll regret getting rid of the g3 cuz there isn't very much to advance to with Verizon for a modder like us. The way they lock down their phones is just evil and the g3 is a rare miracle for a Verizon device. Have you done a lot of flashing yet on your g3?
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dadrumgod said:
Well I put it like this, I have 2 g4's and 2 days ago traded one for a g3 vs985 and I'm still in utter shock at how much this g3 blows those g4 outta the water in every single aspect and I've tested this thing balls out non stop and I hated lollipop and marshmallow until now that I'm running resurrection remix 6.0.1..rooting and custom recovery were a single click each and all I had to do was flash a 35b bootstack and modem to get mm running. I can't stress highly enough how much you'll regret getting rid of the g3 cuz there isn't very much to advance to with Verizon for a modder like us. The way they lock down their phones is just evil and the g3 is a rare miracle for a Verizon device. Have you done a lot of flashing yet on your g3?
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That's what I was afraid of, thanks for confirming my suspicions! I have been using the PACMAN ROM for over a year now! Which ROMS do you recommend? Also note: I'm just good enough to root and flash. I've never messed with kernels or anything else.
I've run into a few quirks with my PACMAN ROM, nothing serious though (except for my camera not focusing as well anymore). Maybe a new ROM is just the change I need!
THANKS
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That's what I was afraid of, thanks for confirming my suspicions! I have been using the PACMAN ROM for over a year now! Which ROMS do you recommend? Also note: I'm just good enough to root and flash. I've never messed with kernels or anything else.
I've run into a few quirks with my PACMAN ROM, nothing serious though (except for my camera not focusing as well anymore). Maybe a new ROM is just the change I need!
THANKS
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Man on the g3 there's more Roms than I can begin to find a good start, hell I just started going down the list on Android File Host just search vs985 and there's over 400 files to start with. A good tip is to get a copy of each Android version's bootstack, modem, and kernal zips on XDA or you'll get updater script errors from the base band being off. Most likely you'll only have to stick with the latest version cuz most people go up in Android versions, not me I'm all over the place and still consider JB and kk the best and my personal favorite. But the Dirty Unicorns mm rom has really stepped up and cool as hell , especially the unique nav bar. If you run into problems finding the right bootstacks PM me and I'll hook you up
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Oh yea a new ROM changes everything but unfortunately I doubt the Verizon g4 will ever have much ROM action and I'd burn my g4 before I would my g3 without hesitation lol
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I just got a VS986 to use with a GSM carrier etc. Anyway I updated it to the lastest MM 24c and not sure if its the phone or the software as I did not test 13B that it came with.
At times its a little sluggish in say the Pokemon Go app once open for a few minuets. And also it has random freezing to the point that the phone will actually just reboot as it cannot recover from it. And battery life is not so great, not sure but that could be the actual battery itself.
Keep in mind this phone is a 2nd line and it mostly just sits so noticing the issues is a big concern considering I barely use it.
So im guessing its just best to go back to 13B, and still possible from 24c correct?
Thanks!
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I just got a VS986 to use with a GSM carrier etc. Anyway I updated it to the lastest MM 24c and not sure if its the phone or the software as I did not test 13B that it came with.
At times its a little sluggish in say the Pokemon Go app once open for a few minuets. And also it has random freezing to the point that the phone will actually just reboot as it cannot recover from it. And battery life is not so great, not sure but that could be the actual battery itself.
Keep in mind this phone is a 2nd line and it mostly just sits so noticing the issues is a big concern considering I barely use it.
So im guessing its just best to go back to 13B, and still possible from 24c correct?
Thanks!
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A vs986? I was under the impression that the vs986 was CDMA for verizon. But you mention GSM? AT&T uses GSM. But anyway onto your problem. Your problem sounds like the phone may be overheating which is a known problem for the earilier G4's. The best way to know for certain is take out your battery and look at the sticker under the battery for the Serial number. Look at the first 3 digits and reply back with what they are. examples 506,508,509,510 etc etc etc. If the number is below 511 EXPECT THE PHONE TO DIE!..... Originally 510 was supposed to be on the safe side. But I have a 510 that did the bootloop just 6 monthes after buying it brand new... I may have gotten a faulty one though. But for certain anything 508 or lower to my knowledge is GUARANTEED TO DIE. So make backups if you haven't already. As for going back to 13B you can try but I don't think it will make a difference when it comes to the phone shutting down. About the only reported benefit of downgrading is battery life. I personally liked MM much better. Just my opinion though.
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A vs986? I was under the impression that the vs986 was CDMA for verizon. But you mention GSM? AT&T uses GSM. But anyway onto your problem. Your problem sounds like the phone may be overheating which is a known problem for the earilier G4's. The best way to know for certain is take out your battery and look at the sticker under the battery for the Serial number. Look at the first 3 digits and reply back with what they are. examples 506,508,509,510 etc etc etc. If the number is below 511 EXPECT THE PHONE TO DIE!..... Originally 510 was supposed to be on the safe side. But I have a 510 that did the bootloop just 6 monthes after buying it brand new... I may have gotten a faulty one though. But for certain anything 508 or lower to my knowledge is GUARANTEED TO DIE. So make backups if you haven't already. As for going back to 13B you can try but I don't think it will make a difference when it comes to the phone shutting down. About the only reported benefit of downgrading is battery life. I personally liked MM much better. Just my opinion though.
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Yeah I know all about the bootloop issues, (I run the G4 back to stock guide) But I haven't owned a G4 since November. I have desided to return it yeah it had overheating issues, but the random reboot issues occured when phone was not being used. Running 13B was AWFUL it would go into what I thought was the forever bootloop for about 10 min and then randomly bootup haha. MM was not so bad besides the random reboots for no reason.
Yes I was using the VS986, The Verizon Variants are factory unlocked works perfectly fine with a GSM carrier. The 4 I bought back in November worked just fine as well. With no the exception with the MM update the annoying invalid sim icon is now gone.
I ordered an HTC One M9 to see how well it goes and once again went with the Verizon variant due to being cheaper and factory unlocked.