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[GUIDE]How to install latest Marshmallow KDZ on the LG Spirit

Hello, as some of you may already know, we can't flash MM kdz on our LG Spirit using LG Flash Tool, so we have to use LG UP, a method which is also used by LG G4c owners. I drew the idea from them, since G4c and Spirit are practically the same devices. I've modified a script from G4c, all credits go to @bender_007.
So here are the steps:
1. Make sure you have USB drivers installed.
2. Download and install LG UP: http://www.filedropper.com/g4 ---- First install LGUP_8994_DLL_Ver_0_0_3_23, then LGUP_Install_Ver_1_14_3.
3. Download the script that makes LG UP recognize our device as H440n(Courtesy of @bender_007, I only modified small parts of it). Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lbxdwloffi75qqg/AABfz5e9AIiSxipsnZQIiikGa?dl=0 (Download as zip)
4. Extract the zip and run h440n.bat
5. Connect your Spirit in MTP mode.
6. Run LG UP and wait for it to load.
7. Leave all settings as they are.
8. Under file path, browse to the kdz file you downloaded. NOTE: It won't show in the directory it is in, because the browse window sees only .tot files, so you have to manually type in the KDZ name in the text field and select it that way.
9. Click Start
10. Wait
11. ???
12. Profit! Enjoy your LG Spirit running Marshmallow!

Thanks, I had to manually copy the dll in the LGUP folder, dunno if it's my fault, or script's fault though.
EDIT: It gives me an error on boot, about CUST not existing... Nothing important, I can continue to use it but it's rather annoying? Fixes? Thanks.

guglicap said:
Thanks, I had to manually copy the dll in the LGUP folder, dunno if it's my fault, or script's fault though.
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I suppose yours, because it worked for me flawlessly. If someone notices any errors in modifications I made to the script, feel free to correct me.

Fobos531 said:
I suppose yours, because it worked for me flawlessly. If someone notices any errors in modifications I made to the script, feel free to correct me.
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Depending on OS and security level it can happen, it might need an elevated access- Try: right click - run as administrator
Poslano sa mog SM-G930F koristeći Tapatalk

Had to also copy everything over manually, running as admin didn't help. I haven't done anything to my security settings and am running on the only account that was created with the install. I think it might have something to do with me running on dev mode though.

jonixas said:
Had to also copy everything over manually, running as admin didn't help. I haven't done anything to my security settings and am running on the only account that was created with the install. I think it might have something to do with me running on dev mode though.
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nah, I also run dev mode. No worries I'll create a desktop app which will then work.
Poslano sa mog SM-G930F koristeći Tapatalk

Afternoon fellas. I have reached the part of runinng the kdz via LGUP however the kdz i have (named H525n20c_00_0321.kdz) brings back an error of invalid kdz. Could someone be so kind as to point out a working link for the kdz if possible?
Thanks

Diarno said:
Afternoon fellas. I have reached the part of runinng the kdz via LGUP however the kdz i have (named H525n20c_00_0321.kdz) brings back an error of invalid kdz. Could someone be so kind as to point out a working link for the kdz if possible?
Thanks
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Firstly, do you have LG Spirit or LG G4c?

guglicap said:
Thanks, I had to manually copy the dll in the LGUP folder, dunno if it's my fault, or script's fault though.
EDIT: It gives me an error on boot, about CUST not existing... Nothing important, I can continue to use it but it's rather annoying? Fixes? Thanks.
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I had to manually move dll too. But I made it!

@Fobos531 hello good job . bro I can install MM on lg spirit 4g H440F

Mark XP said:
@Fobos531 hello good job . bro I can install MM on lg spirit 4g H440F
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Wait until H440F kdz is released.
P.S.: I had to copy all files manually and manually Merge registry script. Probbably some Windows 10 BS with UAC and bat scripts lately.
Another BS, now from phone - MSC error on boot. But that temp root isn't availiable :/

Im stupid, what is MTP mode?

MadjijaHacker said:
Im stupid, what is MTP mode?
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Regular mode what is enabled by Deafult on KitKat and newer ROM's. It is also known as Media Transfer Protocol and when you connect phone it should look something like this (screenshot from my PC with my current device connected because of copying nandroid backup to PC)
Antoher note: for LG Spirit it looks like Phone Icon, not Media Device.

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midzan21 said:
Regular mode what is enabled by Deafult on KitKat and newer ROM's. It is also known as Media Transfer Protocol and when you connect phone it should look something like this (screenshot from my PC with my current device connected because of copying nandroid backup to PC)
Antoher note: for LG Spirit it looks like Phone Icon, not Media Device.
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I knowed that, but i didnt know what is name of it.

i have a few questions, can i back to lollipop? and the adoptable storage is working?

BrainNotFound said:
i have a few questions, can i back to lollipop? and the adoptable storage is working?
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Yes, you can get back by flashing kdz using LG Flash Tool and as far I saw there isn't enabled Adoptable Storage.

Can you do the same for the LG Spirit h420?

Can someone upload photos ?? Do you feel any diference ate speed or maneging RAM ??

jopafon said:
Can someone upload photos ?? Do you feel any diference ate speed or maneging RAM ??
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Just check General Info Therad here (last 2-3 pages) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lg-spirit-h440n-thread-t3108435

BrainNotFound said:
i have a few questions, can i back to lollipop? and the adoptable storage is working?
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To anyone interested:
I got adaptive storage to work! It's pretty simple. Just follow the guide from modaco.com (search for "modaco adaptive storage galaxy s7" on google", I don't think I can post links).
Then go to Settings -> Storage & USB -> Your SD Card -> Merge (in the additional menu).

Step by Step guides on rooting / un-rooting the T-mobile LG G5 (MM 6.0.1)

Hello everyone,
Here are some step by step guides for those of you who need detailed instructions for rooting and un-rooting the T-mobile LG G5.
The guides are short and to the point and are meant to be followed one after the other (STEP#1 --> STEP#2 --> STEP#3).
For the step#3 guide, you must choose one out of the three available guides below:
Guides:
Tmobile-LGG5_pre_flash_MM_6_0_1_requirements_STEP_1
Tmobile-LGG5_pre_flash_MM_6_0_1_requirements_STEP_2
Tmobile-LGG5_flash_root_with_stock_MM_6_0_1_Re-install_STEP_3 <------ If you want to re-install stock MM 6.0.1 with root
Tmobile-LGG5_flash_root_with_stock_MM_6_0_1_Upgrade_only_STEP_3 <------ If you want to root current stock MM 6.0.1
Tmobile-LGG5_flash_Stock_UnRoot_MM_6_0_1_STEP_3 <------ If you want to have stock MM 6.0.1 only (no root, use this if you want to return the phone or sell it)
They will walk you through:
Downloading and Installing the necessary drivers / tools
Unlocking your bootloader
Flashing the stock .kdz file
Flashing the rooted .TOT file
Using TWRP to gain root status
I assume the following:
You are using a Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 7 or above)
You understand that all data on your phone will be deleted
You understand that your warranty is now gone
You understand that YOU MUST follow the guides one after the other (1 -> 2 -> 3). If you deviate from this YOU WILL NOT be successful in rooting your phone
You understand that YOU MUST follow the steps in the guides one after the other (1 -> 2 -> 3). If you deviate from this YOU WILL NOT be successful in rooting your phone
Your phone's USB PC Connection (mode your phone is in when connected to your PC) is on File Transfer mode. ADB and Fastboot commands to the device WILL NOT work if device is not on this mode
You read the Useful tips & information for the T-mobile LG G5 post
You read the Changelog + News & Additions post
***Un-root***​
If you want to "un-root" your device (go back to default stock) use the Tmobile-LGG5_flash_Stock_UnRoot_MM_6_0_1_STEP_3 guide.
(Keep in mind that this WILL DELETE all data on the phone)
***Disclaimer***​
I take no responsibility in what you do to your phone
The step-by-step guides in this thread were made with the assumption that you will strictly follow them one after the other.
(If you don't, YOU WILL brick your phone!)
If you run into an problem, verify that you have correctly completed all the steps for each guide before posting to this thread. Most problems come from guides / steps that were skipped.
If possible use a laptop that is fully charged and plugged in to an outlet instead of a regular PC (unless it has a UPS attached to it) just in case you lose power during the flashing process.
(If you use a regular PC without a UPS attached to it and you lose power during the flashing process, YOU WILL brick your phone!)
I would like to thank the following people for making all of this possible:
tungkick
wolfu11
arjuna_
Your work and dedication does not go unnoticed, thank you. I would also like to thank anyone else not mentioned here that allowed the rest of us to get root on our beloved LG G5 phones. The android community is awesome!!!
Sections:
Post#1: Main introduction & Files
Post#2: Useful tips & information for the T-mobile LG G5
Post#3: Changelog + New & Additions
Please leave a thank you if you find any of this helpful

**Useful tips & information for the T-mobile LG G5**​
How to install xposed: (Keep in mind that versions will change over time)
Download the latest xposed framework currently (xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64.zip):
- Go to the following web address: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/
- Click on the sdk23 link
- Click on the arm64 link
- Download the latest xposed zip file currently xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64.zip
Download the latest xposed installer currently (xposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk):
- Go to the following web address (xda thread): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
- Scroll down to the "Attached Files" section and download the latest xposed installer currently (xposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk)
Copy both files to the SD-CARD of your phone
Restart your phone into TWRP
Click on the INSTALL button
Flash the xposed framework file (xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64.zip)
Restart your phone and let it start normally
Go to Settings -> General Tag -> Fingerprints & security, Scroll down to the Phone Administration category and make sure there is a check mark next to Unknown Sources option
Open a file manager
Go to the location of the xposed apk
Install the xposed installer .apk file (xposed Installer 3.0 Alpha 4 apk)
Go to Settings -> General Tag -> Fingerprints & security, Scroll down to the Phone Administration category and remove the check mark next to Unknown Sources option
Start the xposed app
How to enter download mode
Power off the phone
Press and hold the VOLUME UP key
Connect the phone while holding the VOLUME UP key to your PC (use a USB-C cable)
Keep holding the VOLUME UP key until you boot into download mode
How to fix the Fastboot device driver issue (no devices detected)
Visit the following website and follow the instructions: Manually installing Android ADB USB Driver

**Changelog + News & Additions**​
Changelog (for the guides only):
7.16.16 - All guides have been updated to reflect the new 10d .kdz and .tot files. All links to tools, .kdz, and .tot files have been updated as well.
News & Additions:
7.16.16 - Multiple updates
A modified H83010d rooted .tot file has been released (thanks to Tungkick & wolfu11)
Guides are safe to use again. All links in all the guides have been updated to reflect the new H83010d files
If TWRP is not showing the internal storage but only the external SD-card take a look at post 24
7.9.16 - There is a new firmware update (H83010d) for the LG G5 (T-mobile) which is not compatible with firmware (H83010a) the .TOT files used in this thread have
If you upgrade to this new firmware, you will lose root.
There is no current way to get root on the new H83010d firmware unless the modified .TOT / KDZ files are released with TWRP included
There is an anti-rollback feature in the LG G5 (t-mobile) phone that prevents you from flashing back the H83010a firmware after you upgrade to the H83010d firmware. Attempting to do this WILL BRICK your phone!
Do not attempt to use the guides which are using H8301a .tot / kdz files if you have updated to H8301d. I will be updating the guides as soon as the H83010d modified .tot / kdz files come out.
5.29.16 - LG G5 & LG V10 possible driver issue: First reported on Post#6
If you own an LG V10 and have used your PC to root it, you most likely installed drivers, tools, and or files specific for the V10. What this means is that you may have to uninstall those drivers, tools, and or files prior to installing anything to be used for rooting the G5. This does not include the ADB program which can work for both.

i just felt the need to post and say thanks for this even though i dont need it. Great effort pulling these together, they look good and are very clear. Thanks! :good:

mallman said:
i just felt the need to post and say thanks for this even though i dont need it. Great effort pulling these together, they look good and are very clear. Thanks! :good:
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Thank you.

Thank you for the walk through. I had a little trouble with drivers and had to uninstall all drivers and reinstall exactly as you have it written here for it to work. I have a LG V10 which probably caused some conflict.
Two questions:
1) Does this automatically encrypt the phone? After flashing both the no verity and the SU it boots in to "encrypting" with no other option. I have not had this happen with any other device. Did I mess something up?
2) The password at the beginning of TWRP is requested every time, even after flashing the no verity zip. What did I do wrong?
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ETA:
Something wasn't right about the No Verity app. I redid entire process and was able to get it to work with root being successful. Left this up for others - I Believe my mistake was using an external SD to install SU first and then no verity. For some reason they were NOT showing in TWRP on the internal SD even though I KNOW they were there.

skyfox99 said:
Thank you for the walk through. I had a little trouble with drivers and had to uninstall all drivers and reinstall exactly as you have it written here for it to work. I have a LG V10 which probably caused some conflict.
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Something wasn't right about the No Verity app. I redid entire process and was able to get it to work with root being successful. Left this up for others - I Believe my mistake was using an external SD to install SU first and then no verity. For some reason they were NOT showing in TWRP on the internal SD even though I KNOW they were there.
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Thank you for your input skyfox99. Your solution to the issues you faced will help others avoid them. You made me think of something I did not anticipate which is what happens when you attempt to root your G5 using the same PC you used to root a V10. I am definitely adding a service announcement to the Changelog (post#3) to address this possible issue.

When I get to step 13: Verify that the LGUP Tool works... the progress frame never shows up, even after restarting my PC. Am I missing something? Please help

bigchuq said:
When I get to step 13: Verify that the LGUP Tool works... the progress frame never shows up, even after restarting my PC. Am I missing something? Please help
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Are you booting into download mode?
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skyfox99 said:
Thank you for the walk through. I had a little trouble with drivers and had to uninstall all drivers and reinstall exactly as you have it written here for it to work. I have a LG V10 which probably caused some conflict.
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Something wasn't right about the No Verity app. I redid entire process and was able to get it to work with root being successful. Left this up for others - I Believe my mistake was using an external SD to install SU first and then no verity. For some reason they were NOT showing in TWRP on the internal SD even though I KNOW they were there.
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Your internal storage gets wiped. That's why they weren't there.

mikeyinid said:
Are you booting into download mode?
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Your internal storage gets wiped. That's why they weren't there.
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No I was not, I'll give it a shot. Thanks

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Are you booting into download mode?
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Your internal storage gets wiped. That's why they weren't there.
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i believe i'm having the same issue, no files show up in the explorer in TWRP regardless. I've been using a usb thumb drive with a usb c adapter to flash files from twrp. i followed directions perfectly and i still see the warning encryption message and read-only message when starting twrp every time.
i have root tho and everything seems to be working fine

snowlin said:
i believe i'm having the same issue, no files show up in the explorer in TWRP regardless. I've been using a usb thumb drive with a usb c adapter to flash files from twrp. i followed directions perfectly and i still see the warning encryption message and read-only message when starting twrp every time.
i have root tho and everything seems to be working fine
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Anyone find a fix to this? I'm stuck in the same spot, I've gone through the entire process twice now, including resetting the phone back to 6. No matter what I try it seems TWRP won't mount my internal storage!

thoward3 said:
Anyone find a fix to this? I'm stuck in the same spot, I've gone through the entire process twice now, including resetting the phone back to 6. No matter what I try it seems TWRP won't mount my internal storage!
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I guess I'm having trouble understanding exactly what your issue is. Are you saying that when you boot into TWRP and you go to the INSTALL section to flash the encryption zip and the superSU zip you don't see the files? Can you attach a few screenshots so that I can better understand what you are going through. Thank you.

mikeyinid said:
Your internal storage gets wiped. That's why they weren't there.
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No, I copied after wipe so they were there. Computer recognized them and so does file manager.
jun19inf said:
I guess I'm having trouble understanding exactly what your issue is. Are you saying that when you boot into TWRP and you go to the INSTALL section to flash the encryption zip and the superSU zip you don't see the files? Can you attach a few screenshots so that I can better understand what you are going through. Thank you.
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TWRP has trouble mounting.
thoward3 said:
Anyone find a fix to this? I'm stuck in the same spot, I've gone through the entire process twice now, including resetting the phone back to 6. No matter what I try it seems TWRP won't mount my internal storage!
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There is a TWRP bootloop set of instructions in another thread, run those commands and see if it resolves it, maybe?
snowlin said:
i believe i'm having the same issue, no files show up in the explorer in TWRP regardless. I've been using a usb thumb drive with a usb c adapter to flash files from twrp. i followed directions perfectly and i still see the warning encryption message and read-only message when starting twrp every time.
i have root tho and everything seems to be working fine
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I had to reflash no verity a few times, before installing SU. There seems to be a problem with TWRP.
Sent from my LG-H830 using Tapatalk

I didn't have any of the issues you guys are reporting in this thread. TWRP sees both internal storage and SD card. And has since I originally rooted.

Will unlocking the bootloader and rooting my phone or if I install a ROM take away my sim unlock?
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shaneg79 said:
Will unlocking the bootloader and rooting my phone or if I install a ROM take away my sim unlock?
Sent from my LG-H830 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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This is a good question and I unfortunately do not know the answer. I truly don't think your sim will be affected but I am not sure. Sorry.

jun19inf said:
This is a good question and I unfortunately do not know the answer. I truly don't think your sim will be affected but I am not sure. Sorry.
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It's ok I found out it doesn't affect it thanks for your answer.
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I'm having the same issue that some of you had. When I boot into recovery, I can't find the zip files anywhere. Was anybody able to figure it out??

rebelde80 said:
I'm having the same issue that some of you had. When I boot into recovery, I can't find the zip files anywhere. Was anybody able to figure it out??
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It's a very weird problem and unfortunately the only thing I can think off is that TWRP might not be compatible with the SD-Card you are using.

Stuck at 7.5.1.0

I have a Chinese max, 32gb. It’s currently on miui 7.5.1.0 stable. When I click check for updates it says no updates available. I’m in china if that makes any difference.
How can I upgrade to a newer software? Can I change to global rom?
I don’t have a windows computer and most guides seems to require windows. Also I don't want a custom rom.
Alternatively, how can I get native update function the to work?
Thanks for help to push mein the right direction.

Screenshot of about phone?
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here is the screenshot

nick5000 said:
I have a Chinese max, 32gb. It’s currently on miui 7.5.1.0 stable. When I click check for updates it says no updates available. I’m in china if that makes any difference.
How can I upgrade to a newer software? Can I change to global rom?
I don’t have a windows computer and most guides seems to require windows. Also I don't want a custom rom.
Alternatively, how can I get native update function the to work?
Thanks for help to push mein the right direction.
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Well, without a pc you have less options, users of miui are on nougat (beta) but in your case must be sure of these things; download (easier) an app from playstore about developer options, open and check at USB debugging, allow, now download a global version from official Miui page for Hydrogen (device name) must be in .zip format and try going to /settings/about device/system update you`ll see four dots upper right and option "select update package", navigate to your downloaded file and try to flash

Thanks. So I downloaded it, went to updater and chose the file, and it says couldn't verify update package.
Tried to download to recovery mode, but then I just get to a screen with the symbol to connect USB cable to computer.

nick5000 said:
Thanks. So I downloaded it, went to updater and chose the file, and it says couldn't verify update package.
Tried to download to recovery mode, but then I just get to a screen with the symbol to connect USB cable to computer.
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If from this option doesn`t flash your zip either do from mi recovery. Version for China probably is from a phone company if you live there. You need a pc at least to install TWRP (it takes two minutes) and from here you must install last version official beta v8 7.1.19 but you need unlock bootloader

So this is not possible to do with a MAC? what about the terminal commands, can I install a rom from the CLI ?

nick5000 said:
So this is not possible to do with a MAC? what about the terminal commands, can I install a rom from the CLI ?
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I know this isn't the quickest workaround, but if you're stuck on a Mac you can always bootcamp it for free. Just download Windows 10 (around a 5GB download I think) and install via bootcamp. You don't need a serial to officially install or run WIndows 10 and you can just remove the installation when you're finished.

nick5000 said:
So this is not possible to do with a MAC? what about the terminal commands, can I install a rom from the CLI ?
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You can use other advance phone (cause this will be busy) like a viewfinder of .img in your computer, with an app from Play Store called DriveDroid, you place some .img in your sdcard and to arrange computer select usb (it`s like a virtual machine) or burn an image in a usb with a linux distro, here is a rescue cd that contain a virtual Windows XP called Hiren`s Boot (500 mb aprox.) but really I don`t know if all that works on a mac.
First read that post, it seems is possible use fastboot on a mac according that: http://htc-one.gadgethacks.com/how-...-mac-os-x-send-commands-your-htc-one-0151178/

SubwayChamp said:
You can use other advance phone (cause this will be busy) like a viewfinder of .img in your computer, with an app from Play Store called DriveDroid, you place some .img in your sdcard and to arrange computer select usb (it`s like a virtual machine) or burn an image in a usb with a linux distro, here is a rescue cd that contain a virtual Windows XP called Hiren`s Boot (500 mb aprox.) but really I don`t know if all that works on a mac.
First read that post, it seems is possible use fastboot on a mac according that: http://htc-one.gadgethacks.com/how-...-mac-os-x-send-commands-your-htc-one-0151178/
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I tried using fastboot commands on mac to to update, but didn't work.
I guess I'll have to stick with 7.5.10 until I get a new phone.
However wonder why the OTA update doesn't work.

nick5000 said:
I tried using fastboot commands on mac to to update, but didn't work.
I guess I'll have to stick with 7.5.10 until I get a new phone.
However wonder why the OTA update doesn't work.
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What did you type in fastboot?, zip version is not for fastboot, must be download correct version, but go for the first step, probably you must
unlock bootloader, request to xiaomi, sometimes you got it in 6 hours, depends, probably device is rooted, for this reason don't update ota. Here you have other thread to apply fastboot with other method https://forum.xda-developers.com/an.../live-iso-adb-fastboot-driver-issues-t3526755

tried both the flash all except storage.sh and the flashboot flash system commands. it said device it locked. I applied to unlock bootloader, no reply yet, but does that also require a Windows program to unlock the bootloader?
Device is not rooted, but I installed google play, maybe that's what broke the OTA

nick5000 said:
tried both the flash all except storage.sh and the flashboot flash system commands. it said device it locked. I applied to unlock bootloader, no reply yet, but does that also require a Windows program to unlock the bootloader?
Device is not rooted, but I installed google play, maybe that's what broke the OTA
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No, Google Play can't do that. In my little corner of the world we say "all the roads lead to Rome", I think you need a pc, There is other shorter way of two steps root first with a pc and then download from Google Play an app called "flashfire" you may flash a zip rom from this app. Also you may use a virtual cd or usb with a linux distro like ubuntu or debian running on your mac to arrange computer like a live cd or usb without install on your mac or if you prefer install it on your mac, there's a world of options just root device and can flash any you want and be the real owner of your phone

[Q] Where is the ROM being downloaded to my phone?

I just downloaded to my XT1575 and I don't know which directory it downloaded to? Any ideas?

glfngmble said:
I just downloaded to my XT1575 and I don't know which directory it downloaded to? Any ideas?
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/data/data/org.lineageos.updater/app_updates

jhedfors said:
/data/data/org.lineageos.updater/app_updates
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Thank You.

There is no folder /app_updates. There is just a folder named "files", but this folder is completely empty.
By the way: I got this file structure on my G4: \Android\data\org.lineageos.updater\files.
I had to manually download the package and install it manually in recovery, but the updater says still to update the current version.

rigattoni said:
There is no folder /app_updates. There is just a folder named "files", but this folder is completely empty.
By the way: I got this file structure on my G4: \Android\data\org.lineageos.updater\files.
I had to manually download the package and install it manually in recovery, but the updater says still to update the current version.
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/data/data/org.lineageos.updater/app_updates
The updater does not recognize what version is installed, just if the update is in the folder.

jhedfors said:
/data/data/org.lineageos.updater/app_updates
The updater does not recognize what version is installed, just if the update is in the folder.
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If this is reduced to this single folder I can say that my G4 has no folder with this name.
The download completed and the updater asks for updating the unit.
The G4 restarts into recovery mode and nothing happens. Manual search for the downloaded files have not been successful.
I restarted my G4 and searched manually with root rights (just to be sure the files are not hidden in non root search) and I could not find any update file.
The lineage updater still shows to update the phone, even that there whether is a folder named "/data/org.lineageos.updater/app_updates"
nor a file in the "\data\org.lineageos.updater\files.
So... is this an issue with the updater, ROM or is this just not implemented complete?
I have no issues to manually install anything by console or TWRP or what ever else.
Once again: The update file(s) seem to be lost in transit. They are not stored on the system.
The updater still shows the install button even if there is nothing to install.

rigattoni said:
If this is reduced to this single folder I can say that my G4 has no folder with this name.
The download completed and the updater asks for updating the unit.
The G4 restarts into recovery mode and nothing happens. Manual search for the downloaded files have not been successful.
I restarted my G4 and searched manually with root rights (just to be sure the files are not hidden in non root search) and I could not find any update file.
The lineage updater still shows to update the phone, even that there whether is a folder named "/data/org.lineageos.updater/app_updates"
nor a file in the "\data\org.lineageos.updater\files.
So... is this an issue with the updater, ROM or is this just not implemented complete?
I have no issues to manually install anything by console or TWRP or what ever else.
Once again: The update file(s) seem to be lost in transit. They are not stored on the system.
The updater still shows the install button even if there is nothing to install.
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Are you sure you are looking in the right folder? Your stated path shows :
"\data\org.lineageos.updater"
Was that just a typo?
This where it is in my device:
"/data/data/org.lineageos.updater/app_updates" (note the nested "data" in "data")
Also, I think that if it shows "install" it means that it has been downloaded (and exist), otherwise it would show "download".

jhedfors said:
Are you sure you are looking in the right folder? Your stated path shows :
"\data\org.lineageos.updater"
Was that just a typo?
This where it is in my device:
"/data/data/org.lineageos.updater/app_updates" (note the nested "data" in "data")
Also, I think that if it shows "install" it means that it has been downloaded (and exist), otherwise it would show "download".
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Shame on me... I searched with root rights and could not find the folder.... Seems I need new glasses.
But the folder is there and yes, the download is in there.
So single issue is, why the updater does not call the update automatically for flashing the update.

rigattoni said:
Shame on me... I searched with root rights and could not find the folder.... Seems I need new glasses.
But the folder is there and yes, the download is in there.
So single issue is, why the updater does not call the update automatically for flashing the update.
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Hmmm... TWRP should be able to handle the script created by the updater. You may want to check on the G4 forum to see if others have the same issue.

jhedfors said:
Hmmm... TWRP should be able to handle the script created by the updater. You may want to check on the G4 forum to see if others have the same issue.
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the guys in the G4 forum are mostly connected to the unofficial version. a complete manual installation is required.
But there are some rumors in the German forum, who are using the official LineAgeOS version, where the updater script is not working.
I´ll wait for the next update in a week... may be it´s just a minor issue which will be fixed soon.

is it possible to change that path?

The path *HAS* been changed.
It's now downloading OTA updates to /data/lineageos_updates
Which a pain in the ass, because TWRP already doesn't automatically handle the script as expected on my Note3, and, I'd already gotten used to having to go to /data/data/org.lineageos.updates.
Hrmph.

darrylhadfield said:
The path *HAS* been changed.
It's now downloading OTA updates to /data/lineageos_updates
Which a pain in the ass, because TWRP already doesn't automatically handle the script as expected on my Note3, and, I'd already gotten used to having to go to /data/data/org.lineageos.updates.
Hrmph.
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Thank you!!!! :victory::victory::victory: It works!!

rarmz said:
Thank you!!!! :victory::victory::victory: It works!!
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Happy to help!
Now, if I can just get the attention of whoever the device maintainer is, for the Note3, to figure out the TWRP scripting issue...

[YT-X705F,X,L]Unlock bootloader of Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab and root it

DISCLAIMER​* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed (like it did for me...).
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
* Your warranty will be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software.​PRE REQUIREMENTS:​- SDK Platform-tools (Get it here)
-boot.img from Stock Rom
-Patience
LET'S BEGIN!
Extract the SDK Platform tools folder to an easily accessible directory
UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER​NOTE: THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA FROM YOUR DEVICE SO MAKE SURE TO TAKE A BACKUP IF NECESSARY
-Extract the SDK Platform tools folder to an easily accessible directory
- Go to Settings > About Tablet > Tap build number 7 times. Go back to main page of Settings > System > Developer
options and enable OEM unlocking and USB Debugging
- Reboot the system to bootloader (Press Vol - and Power key or type "adb reboot bootloader" by opening a command prompt window in Platform tools directory)
- To unlock bootloader type the below code
fastboot flashing unlock
- The device will do a factory reset and restart itself
-After Setting up your device install the magisk app from here
ROOTING [MAGISK]​METHOD-1 (FASTBOOT)​- Transfer your boot.img to Internal Stroage
- After installing the magisk app Go to Install > Select and Patch a File
- Select the boot.img you transferred to Internal Storage. Magisk will patch your boot.img and display the output folder after the process.
- Transfer the Patched boot.img to SDK Platform tools folder and rename it to boot.img
- Reboot to Bootloader and type the below command:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
-Reboot the device by typing:
fastboot reboot
-Check Magisk manager and the device must be rooted now
METHOD-2 (TWRP)​- Install TWRP by following this guide
- Download the magisk apk. Transfer it to SD-Card and flash it from twrp
- Reboot your device
CREDITS​@topjohnwu Magisk
@adazem009 For TWRP recovery
Press Thanks button if this guide was useful to you!

@Johannj22
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PATCHED BOOT IMAGE FROM YT-X705F​This is a magisk patched boot.img from the latest firmware for YT-X705F. Please don't use it for other models (YT-X705L, YT-X705X)

TNSMANI said:
@Johannj22
We would appreciate if you provide all help in the open on the thread itself. Please do not post Telegram links and request users to visit you there for help. TG links can only be posted by Devs on Development threads in the OP only. Please read THIS.
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Noted sir. It won't happen again

what version of ROM you use .
the last one is not work with magisk

I use this version YT_X705F_S001135_210909_ROW

yes this one is the last one see date from post yet,
but magisk will not work with this version anymore.
i collect from earlier version this "boot.img" does it match with a android roms 10 from lenovo ?

Loserintheend said:
yes this one is the last one see date from post yet,
but magisk will not work with this version anymore.
i collect from earlier version this "boot.img" does it match with a android roms 10 from lenovo ?
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You just have to make sure you use the boot.img from the exact firmware you are on now. Let me know if it worked.

Johannj22 said:
I use this version YT_X705F_S001135_210909_ROW
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so S001135 was last Offizial ROM from Lenovo , just was waiting to install this one as root.
because every three month Lenovo release OTA-Update for some Update and get worse.
After rooting tablet and lenovo release update, " boot.img" must be change back to install OTA Update from lenovo .
Now it seams this OS will be stable on Lenovo YT_X705F SMART TAB.
But still probs on running differnt APPS on this doomed crap tablet, for this issue i'm looking on LineageOS

Loserintheend said:
so S001135 was last Offizial ROM from Lenovo , just was waiting to install this one as root.
because every three month Lenovo release Update for some Update and get worse.
After rooting tablet and lenovo release update, " boot.img" must be change back to install update from lenovo .
Now it seams this OS will be stable on Lenovo YT_X705F SMART TAB.
But still probs on running differnt APPS on this doomed crap tablet, for this issue i'm looking on LineageOS
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If you are on the same firmware S001135 then just use the boot.img I posted above. It should work. Also It would be better to disable system updates. I am creating a seperate post for running GSI of LineageOS and other ROMS.

Johannj22 said:
If you are on the same firmware S001135 then just use the boot.img I posted above. It should work. Also It would be better to disable system updates. I am creating a seperate post for running GSI of LineageOS and other ROMS.
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No way to disable updates , after every reboot this tablet ask you again. Only mark, i will update rom manuell.
BTW im also switch off all this spying GOOGLE Apps , and a lot of this junk apps from google .

Loserintheend said:
No way to disable updates , after every reboot this tablet ask you again. Only mark, i will update rom manuell.
BTW im also switch off all this spying GOOGLE Apps , and a lot of this junk apps from google .
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SO you are not able to root the device?. I am on latest update and I rooted it. You can install the latest firmware from Rescue and Smart assistant. Just flash it onto your device. The downloaded ROM should be saved in C:\ProgramData\RSA\Rom files\YT-X705Fxxxx\.......There you should fine boot.img

Johannj22 said:
SO you are not able to root the device?. I am on latest update and I rooted it. You can install the latest firmware from Rescue and Smart assistant. Just flash it onto your device. The downloaded ROM should be saved in C:\ProgramData\RSA\Rom files\YT-X705Fxxxx\.......There you should fine boot.img
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i told you i do it twice , but by the last ROM i was waiting .. read my issue #9

Loserintheend said:
i told you i do it twice , but by the last ROM i was waiting .. read my issue #9
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Waiting?. I am sorry I think its the language barrier ..I don't understand certain things you say.

Any help provided for X705X tab,It got A10 update.How can I get stock rom and boot image for the latest update?

Finally I find out RSA mentioned in this threads and able to download stock firmware

vygavedha said:
Finally I find out RSA mentioned in this threads and able to download stock firmware
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Yes use RSA and flash the stock firmware. This stock firmware you flashed should be saved in your system's C:\ProgramData\RSA\Rom Files folder. Just get the required image files from there/

I did not flashed. I just downloaded the firmware. But it seems it is downloaded with some extension(.bmp Or pac which I did not check well).
How can I extract boot img from this?
I renamed to zip and extracted. But could not find any image files.
Can you help how did you do the extraction?

vygavedha said:
I did not flashed. I just downloaded the firmware. But it seems it is downloaded with some extension(.bmp Or pac which I did not check well).
How can I extract boot img from this?
I renamed to zip and extracted. But could not find any image files.
Can you help how did you do the extraction?
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Send me a screenshot

Johannj22 said:
Send me a screenshot
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Sure. I have deleted the downloaded file. I will redownload the same and update the screen shot tomorrow