Please can someone help me with their full firmware backup so I could restore mine. I mistakenly wiped both slot A / B and now my phone won't boot up. I just bought the phone and to my surprise AT & T doesn't work in Europe.
blumix said:
Please can someone help me with their full firmware backup so I could restore mine. I mistakenly wiped both slot A / B and now my phone won't boot up. I just bought the phone and to my surprise AT & T doesn't work in Europe.
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I too would like those files
@blumix @Ratty696 did you have any luck finding these? I need them as well.
No not yet. I am considering buying another second hand just to get them
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@blumix @Ratty696 did you have any luck finding these? I need them as well.
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Not yet
gunnerone007 said:
@blumix @Ratty696 did you have any luck finding these? I need them as well.
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No still hoping someone would upload it.
Guys just crossflash with lgup, somewhere on XDA are instructions. Then at least the phone would be working.
It won't work I have tried it except you know another way. It's lock to AT&T America.
Hi I came by this post about an LG g8 att model. So I have such model and going to wipe it and flash a custom rom on it.
Perhaps before I do that I can put the original file here. Can someone guide me and point me to the proper page to do this?
BR
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Hi I came by this post about an LG g8 att model. So I have such model and going to wipe it and flash a custom rom on it.
Perhaps before I do that I can put the original file here. Can someone guide me and point me to the proper page to do this?
BR
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Thanks, Deveric86 that would be really great. At the moment I am looking for the information you want.
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Hi I came by this post about an LG g8 att model. So I have such model and going to wipe it and flash a custom rom on it.
Perhaps before I do that I can put the original file here. Can someone guide me and point me to the proper page to do this?
BR
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Hi! Below is the link, I found for now. Thanks again for your help.
ATT G8x Firmware Dumps
As the title implies , this thread will contain g8x att firmware backs ups for people to use, since we don't have kdz for our version of the g8x, these backups will hopefully help people recover phones. If you have a backup please pm me or post...
forum.xda-developers.com
Deveric86 said:
Hi I came by this post about an LG g8 att model. So I have such model and going to wipe it and flash a custom rom on it.
Perhaps before I do that I can put the original file here. Can someone guide me and point me to the proper page to do this?
BR
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This link here says it could be down using the TWRP:
Lg G8 TWRP and backup for sprint
TWRP installation: There should be magisk and an unlocked bootloader. Installation instructions in the archive Backup for Sprint: Unpack archive, restore, make wipe data https://mega.nz/file/lPJyGRKT#AL7bS5g1noVREgvJnCQMI4tJFIYBO7Q6gLO13OCR7J4
forum.xda-developers.com
Deveric86 said:
Hi I came by this post about an LG g8 att model. So I have such model and going to wipe it and flash a custom rom on it.
Perhaps before I do that I can put the original file here. Can someone guide me and point me to the proper page to do this?
BR
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Hi Deveric86, I think this is the link you are looking for :
[Tutorial] Full Flash Backup And Restore
This tutorial shows how to make a full backup of the phone flash and how to restore it. Codes fit LG G8 which with some minor modifications they can be used for any other Qualcomm based devices. If you provide me the "PartitionsList.xml" of other...
forum.xda-developers.com
Another utility to use for backup and flashing back would be the bkerler edl python utilities.
Search for it and you'll find his github page, and on it, he even provides a bootable image you can flash to a usb drive, boot it and it's ubuntu with all the utilities and all dependencies resolved.
I've used them many times and it's the first thing I do is use them to backup original rom on the device. Sorry, don't have at&t, just sprint.
Keep in mind there are some partitions you NEVER want to flash from someones backup, they contain imei and s/n.
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Another utility to use for backup and flashing back would be the bkerler edl python utilities.
Search for it and you'll find his github page, and on it, he even provides a bootable image you can flash to a usb drive, boot it and it's ubuntu with all the utilities and all dependencies resolved.
I've used them many times and it's the first thing I do is use them to backup original rom on the device. Sorry, don't have at&t, just sprint.
Keep in mind there are some partitions you NEVER want to flash from someones backup, they contain imei and s/n.
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Please do you know the names of the partition files that contains those things?
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Please do you know the names of the partition files that contains those things?
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ftm, fsg, fsc, modemst1 and modemst2
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ftm, fsg, fsc, modemst1 and modemst2
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Thanks AsltLies.
Does anyone have firmware for ATT G8?
So I tried many ways, as an unexperieced rom flasher, and so far had no luck.
The LG G8 ATT phone doenst even want to boot into recovery mode.
Also connected to a PC via USB and entered some commands via ADB tools and even then it will just reboot the phone.
Anyone got a clue what I am doing wrong?
I have AT&T LG G8 (LM-G820) and here are boot_a/b files that I've saved before flashing my phone with Lineageos download
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I have AT&T LG G8 (LM-G820) and here are boot_a/b files that I've saved before flashing my phone with Lineageos download
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Do you have the abl_a and abl_b files too? Could you please share those?
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I'm looking for some help with restoring my LG Gpad GPE v510 using a .tot
When I click the yellow arrow in the LGFlashTool I get the following error message
"Download user image is only available in the online environment!!
TOT VER:
LGV510-00-V1D-NA-XX-NOV-15-2013-KRT160.L004-USER-16G+0
IMG TYPE: FOR_USER"
I have followed these instructions (and several others on xda) exactly http://www.lg-phones.org/stock-lg-g-pad-8-3-v510-rom-firmware.html
I'm hoping some one has run into this sort of thing before Any help would be very very appreciated.
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I'm looking for some help with restoring my LG Gpad GPE v510 using a .tot
When I click the yellow arrow in the LGFlashTool I get the following error message
"Download user image is only available in the online environment!!
TOT VER:
LGV510-00-V1D-NA-XX-NOV-15-2013-KRT160.L004-USER-16G+0
IMG TYPE: FOR_USER"
I have followed these instructions (and several others on xda) exactly http://www.lg-phones.org/stock-lg-g-pad-8-3-v510-rom-firmware.html
I'm hoping some one has run into this sort of thing before Any help would be very very appreciated.
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Same error here.
I looked into this even further and was basically told that LG had made a change to their server which prevents downloading the most current .tot files. I have no way to personally verify that but the point is I never did go find a way to get it working. I'm just surprised that some folks are comfortable with modifying device without the ability to restore a device to complete factory. Nandroid backups are nice but they are not the same as having ability to restore complete factory image.
Not a criticism just not comfortable with modding without it. I do hope someone discovers a way to flash the .tot successfully.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
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I looked into this even further and was basically told that LG had made a change to their server which prevents downloading the most current .tot files. I have no way to personally verify that but the point is I never did go find a way to get it working. I'm just surprised that some folks are comfortable with modifying device without the ability to restore a device to complete factory. Nandroid backups are nice but they are not the same as having ability to restore complete factory image.
Not a criticism just not comfortable with modding without it. I do hope someone discovers a way to flash the .tot successfully.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
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I have run into this same wall. Anyone know if there is any way around this?
Edit: Achieved what I wanted by just fastboot flashing the stock recovery.IMG
cam30era said:
I have run into this same wall. Anyone know if there is any way around this?
Edit: Achieved what I wanted by just fastboot flashing the stock recovery.IMG
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Could you either share the recovery image you have or show me where you found it...
I can't find it...
thedavon said:
Could you either share the recovery image you have or show me where you found it...
I can't find it...
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Go here and click on the download link in the OP > http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...510-gpe-4-4-4-ktu84p-l002-stock-twrp-t2797883
cam30era said:
Go here and click on the download link in the OP > http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...510-gpe-4-4-4-ktu84p-l002-stock-twrp-t2797883
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Thanx, that solved my entire problem... Now that I know that there are no ROMs for this v510 variant, I'm a little disappointed.... But, oh well...
Is there any way to flash a kdz from my G4 ?
LG G4 with locked bootloader, Twrpinfish installed
jason_l367 said:
Is there any way to flash a kdz from my G4 ?
LG G4 with locked bootloader, Twrpinfish installed
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It would help if you were more specific about what you are trying to do.
With that said, are you talking a stock kdz or a rooted system image? If a rooted system image you can do it with TWRP-in-FiSH, provided you can obtain the one you want from a member who provides his own TWRP-in-FiSH system image backup but you can't do a stock KDZ. Cross-flashing any different model firmwares, at this stage (until steadfasterX completes and publishes his boot loader unlock process), runs a high risk of a hard brick.
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It would help if you were more specific about what you are trying to do.
With that said, are you talking a stock kdz or a rooted system image? If a rooted system image you can do it with TWRP-in-FiSH, provided you can obtain the one you want from a member who provides his own TWRP-in-FiSH system image backup but you can't do a stock KDZ. Cross-flashing any different model firmwares, at this stage (until steadfasterX completes and publishes his boot loader unlock process), runs a high risk of a hard brick.
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Hi Sdembiske, I read about the unnofficial bootloader unlock: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/bl-unlock-unlock-bootloader-proof-t3648288 and it seems H812 is not fully tested yet (see Proofs section). I'm not brave enough to try it on my phone until it has been fully tested. I know if everyone thought like me, there would be no progress.. :laugh:. Thank god theres some brave people out there....
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It would help if you were more specific about what you are trying to do.
With that said, are you talking a stock kdz or a rooted system image? If a rooted system image you can do it with TWRP-in-FiSH, provided you can obtain the one you want from a member who provides his own TWRP-in-FiSH system image backup but you can't do a stock KDZ. Cross-flashing any different model firmwares, at this stage (until steadfasterX completes and publishes his boot loader unlock process), runs a high risk of a hard brick.
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Thx. I was provided a tot of genysys with Twrpinfish injected. Just thought there might be a way. Also, itd be neat to flash my kdz or tot from the device
Thx to @the_naxhoo for this tot
Also there seems to be easy ways to edit a kdz with hex editors apps than winhex for example, which requires a hefty priced pro add-on. BTW I've flashed different region kdz with LGUP without issues.
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Thx to @the_naxhoo for this tot
Also there seems to be easy ways to edit a kdz with hex editors apps than winhex for example, which requires a hefty priced pro add-on. BTW I've flashed different region kdz with LGUP without issues.
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Being able to flash different region kdz's is very Model specific - e.g. H815 International/Europe version plus a very limited number of other models and only one or two with locked bootloaders (most of which have issues from what I can tell). Some models, like the H812 are locked up tighter, running a very high risk of hard bricks screwing around with other model/region firmware flashing- So again, you have to be specific.
Apologies. I own a H815T and have flashed H815 kdz's , so my question is- if there is any way to zip a kdz for flashing, extract correct partitions for the zip , edit the kdz for flashing from the device etc, i think it would be a pretty handy tool
Just a thought.
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Apologies. I own a H815T and have flashed H815 kdz's , so my question is- if there is any way to zip a kdz for flashing, extract correct partitions for the zip , edit the kdz for flashing from the device etc, i think it would be a pretty handy tool
Just a thought.
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Once steadfasterx releases his unofficial bootloader unlock you can flash any g4 variants firnware and even better, custom roms. Just hang in there man...its coming soon
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Apologies. I own a H815T and have flashed H815 kdz's , so my question is- if there is any way to zip a kdz for flashing, extract correct partitions for the zip , edit the kdz for flashing from the device etc, i think it would be a pretty handy tool
Just a thought.
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Check out steadfasterX's SALT: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/tool-salt-lg-revolution-t3717864
Has some of what you're looking for now and will eventually, when completed, be able to flash what you need.
Thanks mates
sdembiske said:
Check out steadfasterX's SALT: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/tool-salt-lg-revolution-t3717864
Has some of what you're looking for now and will eventually, when completed, be able to flash what you need.
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Sorry if I'm asking in the wrong place but I followed your guide to bullet proof method to get started with SALT - FWUL 2.5 persistent.
I get to the welcome screen but when I press enter on 'FWUL 2.5 persistent' it says no such directory.
I have chosen -linux ,arch linux32bit (64bit wasn't available on my laptop) after following steps to create the .vdi drive in VirtualBox directory
Nevermind ,I had to use x64 arch Linux.
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Sorry if I'm asking in the wrong place but I followed your guide to bullet proof method to get started with SALT - FWUL 2.5 persistent.
I get to the welcome screen but when I press enter on 'FWUL 2.5 persistent' it says no such directory.
I have chosen -linux ,arch linux32bit (64bit wasn't available on my laptop) after following steps to create the .vdi drive in VirtualBox directory
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We should move this over to the FWUL thread.
First, confirm you have downloaded only from this location in the FWUL OP for the persistent versions (my concern here is that you have downloaded a forgetful version):
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=214529
Make sure you are running the latest version of (Windows) VirtualBox and that you have installed the Extension Pack as well.
Even if your Windows PC/laptop is 32bit, the VirtualBox drop-down menu should allow you, in the 'New' setup menu, to select Linux and under that entry, the 64bit Arch Linux OS (it should be right above or below the 32bit version in the drop-down menu) - that is what FWUL is based on ... i.e., it doesn't matter that your PC/laptop is 32bit.
Ensure you are matching your .img file name in the conversion command exactly to the persistent .img file name you downloaded, extracted and moved over to the VirtualBox original install folder to run the conversion command. Copying and pasting the conversion command from my post, is the most error free way to do it, provided the file name matches exactly to the .img file you downloaded.
Important: Insure you have enough available hard drive space on you PC/laptop to install the size of FWUL .vdi disk you created, in addition to the .img file you downloaded.
Check the following two locations on your PC/Laptop hard drive for the .vdi file you created from the conversion command.
C:\Users\Your_User_Name\VirtualBoxVMS
C:\Users\Your_User_Name\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\
If you need to try again, remove the FWUL install and delete all FWUL related files - double check the two file locations above to make sure there are no FWUL related files there whatsoever.
Any further questions, please post to the FWUL thread.
Thanks dude. It worked :good:
jason_l367 said:
Thanks dude. It worked :good:
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No problem. I can probably use the troubleshooting guide I prepared for you again on the FWUL thread.
Glad it worked - had me concerned there for a bit as I thought I laid everything out pretty succinctly in my original post, to avoid errors.
Enjoy - particularly when steadfasterX completes the full-meal-deal.
SALT v4.0 will come with flashing support for kdz and restoring image files (e.g from a previous backup)
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
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SALT v4.0 will come with flashing support for kdz and restoring image files (e.g from a previous backup)
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Yeah I'm backing up now
One question. How may hours does it take to do a full backup in salt?
I don't mean to be rude, but its been like 3 hours..
Sorry , took a basic backup but it failed verification. I'll have to do some reading
epescially when trying out the usu unlock feature!!!!
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Yeah I'm backing up now
One question. How may hours does it take to do a full backup in salt?
I don't mean to be rude, but its been like 3 hours..
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My full backup (29GB) took up to approx. 6 hours to complete. Partial completes very quickly ...
Yeah I downloaded 30GB FWUL.
Hello guys, so after spending a lot of time doing research on which partitions to extract to flash. I found out that the partitions on the link did the trick. I have 2 Sprint V50 same model one is rooted, the other is not, made the backup with Qfil from the non rooted and flashed those onto the rooted, that did the trick. Only use Qfil to flash partitions, do not use TWRP, it'll fail and your data will be erased to get it to work again!
The files are the one's I used, so I upload those to you guys! Hope it helps someone, if you have a doubt, just ask I'll be happy to help.
When I have some time I'll try to make a guide of it. If a new update arrives I'll update this post with the new files!
PARTITIONS 20N - Google Drive
drive.google.com
thx bro.
Strange I've never had any issue with flashing these in TWRP as long as I clear data/userdata. Then again I prefer starting fresh on a new OTA.
Thanks
Am I supposed to flash these files on just slot b or both slots
Merlve said:
Am I supposed to flash these files on just slot b or both slots
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these are to be flashed on your current slot.. so A if you're on A
THANK YOU!
cloud1250000 said:
these are to be flashed on your current slot.. so A if you're on A
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How can this be viewed on the phone?
i flashed these, but when i reboot to system it gets stuck on the lg logo. any idea?
1maaax said:
i flashed these, but when i reboot to system it gets stuck on the lg logo. any idea?
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Did you ever figure this out? I can't seem to gain root anymore with magisk flashed images... the system sticks at the lg logo... once I restore boot_a it boots fine
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Did you ever figure this out? I can't seem to gain root anymore with magisk flashed images... the system sticks at the lg logo... once I restore boot_a it boots fine
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I've never figured it out, sorry
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I've never figured it out, sorry
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I just got mine fixed by remote unlock service in Ukraine in v50 telegram channel.... He only has internet on tues-wed but its a reasonable $28 to restore this device. Good luck
q-killer said:
I just got mine fixed by remote unlock service in Ukraine in v50 telegram channel.... He only has internet on tues-wed but its a reasonable $28 to restore this device. Good luck
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I just flashed kdz with lgup to restore original firmware, in case it happens to you again
1maaax said:
I just flashed kdz with lgup to restore original firmware, in case it happens to you again
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1maaax said:
I just flashed kdz with lgup to restore original firmware, in case it happens to you again
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But... My phone won't go into download mode any longer. It did prior to the restore service. Also, I was not able to locate a kdz image for this phone.... Only the international version. Any ideas on how to restore download mode and flash a custom rom?
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But... My phone won't go into download mode any longer. It did prior to the restore service. Also, I was not able to locate a kdz image for this phone.... Only the international version. Any ideas on how to restore download mode and flash a custom rom?
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What happens when you try to boot download mode? I'm not sure which kdz you are looking for. If it is sprint, I recommend looking for the v50 sprint backup files shared on xda. It isn't kdz, but result should be more or less the same.
Since the original link is dead, I've mirrored the files in case anyone needs them:
V450PM20n
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Since the original link is dead, I've mirrored the files in case anyone needs them:
V450PM20n
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THX a lot, btw, is your V50 Still working on t-mobile?
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THX a lot, btw, is your V50 Still working on t-mobile?
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Nowadays, I can only connect via Wi-Fi calling while the cellular connection no longer works, so I'm guessing that T-Mobile is doing some IMEI-based blocking on their end.
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Hello guys, so after spending a lot of time doing research on which partitions to extract to flash. I found out that the partitions on the link did the trick. I have 2 Sprint V50 same model one is rooted, the other is not, made the backup with Qfil from the non rooted and flashed those onto the rooted, that did the trick. Only use Qfil to flash partitions, do not use TWRP, it'll fail and your data will be erased to get it to work again!
The files are the one's I used, so I upload those to you guys! Hope it helps someone, if you have a doubt, just ask I'll be happy to help.
When I have some time I'll try to make a guide of it. If a new update arrives I'll update this post with the new files!
PARTITIONS 20N - Google Drive
drive.google.com
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Hrhigher said:
Hello guys, so after spending a lot of time doing research on which partitions to extract to flash. I found out that the partitions on the link did the trick. I have 2 Sprint V50 same model one is rooted, the other is not, made the backup with Qfil from the non rooted and flashed those onto the rooted, that did the trick. Only use Qfil to flash partitions, do not use TWRP, it'll fail and your data will be erased to get it to work again!
The files are the one's I used, so I upload those to you guys! Hope it helps someone, if you have a doubt, just ask I'll be happy to help.
When I have some time I'll try to make a guide of it. If a new update arrives I'll update this post with the new files!
PARTITIONS 20N - Google Drive
drive.google.com
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My friend ask me to changer firmware lg v450 to v500 but messed up some files and now phone is just showing logo and i didn't find stock firmware could you please re-upload your rom
i need your help
I understand I can convert to EU.... However, I don't wish to do that. I just want to root my stock TMOBILE ROM.
My sim is unlocked and I have the unlock.bin from OnePlus for my phone. For anyone who has rooted TMOBILE stock ROM, which boot.img did you patch? I've read that AA boot image can work, but no firsthand accounts confirming this.
Ideally, I'd like to use my own boot.img but I can't find a tutorial or guide anywhere advising how to obtain my boot.img without root.
Thanks!
use AA boot img, but recommend unlocking Bootloader and backing up your tmo modem a/b imgs
How to guide
[TMO] 9 PRO MODEM RETENTION/DATA FIX
----- With the release of OOS13, the modem issue no longer exist. Thank you all for the support & help with this unfortunate issue, we had to endure.... ----- EXPLICITLY FOR TMOBILE 9 PRO (I'm not responsible for your failure to read or...
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Use partitions backup (app) to backup the existing TMO Firmware first and copy your files to a pc before you do anything. As with any flashing you run the risk of wiping your info and stored files..
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Use partition magic to backup the existing TMO Firmware first and copy your files to a pc before you do anything. As with any flashing you run the risk of wiping your info and stored files..
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What is partition magic? An app? Software?
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What is partition magic? An app? Software?
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Sorry meant to say partitions backup. Which is an app.
Partitions Backup & Restore - Apps on Google Play
Backup your important partitions to avoid any data or IMEI corruption
play.google.com
Thank you... unfortunately partition backup requires root. So I can't back anything up until I unlock and root....which using the AA boot image to root kinda freaks me out
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Thank you... unfortunately partition backup requires root. So I can't back anything up until I unlock and root....which using the AA boot image to root kinda freaks me out
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It is understandable to be freaked out,. But if you follow the direction letter for letter then you should be fine.
Also good rule of thumb is make sure you have all the drivers and software loaded on your pc, then make sure your pc and phone can talk in adb and fastboot before you start to flash your phone.
I have rooted my stock tmo rom with aa and all good. Of course I went even further and installed the EU version on my tmo bought 9Pro..
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It is understandable to be freaked out,. But if you follow the direction letter for letter then you should be fine.
Also good rule of thumb is make sure you have all the drivers and software loaded on your pc, then make sure your pc and phone can talk in adb and fastboot before you start to flash your phone.
I have rooted my stock tmo rom with aa and all good. Of course I went even further and installed the EU version on my tmo bought 9Pro..
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Yep, confirmed, 9pro and my computer can talk. The whole MSM thing is what is worrying me. In the MSM tool, it says it is the TMO -EU MSM. So, once it does it's thing and flashes it all, it should wipe the phone, it would be on the EU rom?
From there, I would need to follow the steps, unlock BL, flash modems, and then download oxygen updater to be able to locally download updates and install?
Does anyone know where I could find the appropriate kdz file for the verizon unlocked version of this phone? Thank you
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Does anyone know where I could find the appropriate kdz file for the verizon unlocked version of this phone? Thank you
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you could just use google and type in 'LG G8 firmware'... you'll find it in the first link that comes up.
Before I try rooting again, can someone tell me, or point me to a resource that explains, how I can back things up, so that if something goes wrong, I can start back over from square one? I can't make a nandroid backup because I don't have twrp. I guess a proper kdz would do it. Is there some sort of device backup in qfil?
thanks very much!
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Before I try rooting again, can someone tell me, or point me to a resource that explains, how I can back things up, so that if something goes wrong, I can start back over from square one? I can't make a nandroid backup because I don't have twrp. I guess a proper kdz would do it. Is there some sort of device backup in qfil?
thanks very much!
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you can back up every partition using qfil
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Before I try rooting again, can someone tell me, or point me to a resource that explains, how I can back things up, so that if something goes wrong, I can start back over from square one? I can't make a nandroid backup because I don't have twrp. I guess a proper kdz would do it. Is there some sort of device backup in qfil?
thanks very much!
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you absolutely don't need to back up every file because you have the kdz available. There are really just a handful of partitions that identify that phone you should backup; ftm, fsg, modem, modemst1 and modemst2 (both a and b sides if the partition has a and b). (these partitions have your imei / sn in them).
some additional partitions you could also backup; abl, laf, boot, xbl, vbmeta. But, keep in mind, because the kdz is available, you can use the kdz extractor utilities to get those partitions from it.
those that need full backups are those that have sprint and at&t phones, as there are no kdz available for them.
im on the same boat, i have the g820um sprint and i messed and never backup anything up, i somehow ended flashing what i thought was sprint backup files but turns out it was att backup files it worked and got my phone working again BUT twrp cant flash or erase anything and my imei is zeroed out but i dont care about that, what i do care is getting some other rom flashed like GSI or LOS android 10 no higher