Verizon G3 Stock 6.0 Marshmallow Update (VS98546A) - Verizon LG G3

I received the 6.0 update tonight. ~788MB download and 20 minute install.
Things I noticed differently:
-Response and fluidity seem better, might be due to it clearing the app cache
-Notification bar is smaller, this is a plus for me
-Messages in the message app are smaller, this is a big plus for me
-Everything LG wise has a more flat material design to it. Looks better than before but still iffy
Will update in the future about the battery usage.

2kool4u526 said:
I received the 6.0 update tonight. ~788MB download and 20 minute install.
Things I noticed differently:
-Response and fluidity seem better, might be due to it clearing the app cache
-Notification bar is smaller, this is a plus for me
-Messages in the message app are smaller, this is a big plus for me
-Everything LG wise has a more flat material design to it. Looks better than before but still iffy
Will update in the future about the battery usage.
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Where are you located?

mopartonyg said:
Where are you located?
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Western New York

2kool4u526 said:
Western New York
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1 of your pics says modified, did you already root it?

Any link kdz ??

Wow... can't believe the VS985 already has official MM coming this quickly. That's so unlike Verizon to get updates out this quickly.

I'm also shocked that VZW released it so early. I'll be waiting for a KDZ so I can upgrade the G3.
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mopartonyg said:
1 of your pics says modified, did you already root it?
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Yeah, if you DID root it, how? Curious because I need to keep root for TiBu.
Oh and @snoop5 also posted a link to an article from Android Authority stating the VS985 6.0 is being pushed out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/verizon-marshmallow-t3298060
Thanks!

Still the same terrible signal and WiFi icons, huh?

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mopartonyg said:
1 of your pics says modified, did you already root it?
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I did not. I was rooted versions ago, that was taken away with the 5.1.1 update, but it kept the 'modified' status.
I can look into root for it. The link Bradg24 posted helps. I'll see if I can get recovery on the phone in an easy way.

bradg24 said:
I have not done it since I am not on stock but found it while searching around
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Rooting a stock ROM, and having a version of SuperSU that will work on it are two different things. That's not a root method unless you:
1. Already have root/TWRP.
2. Have the new ROM as a flashable zip.
If so, then after flashing the ROM then you can flash SuperSU.zip.
This isn't what people are looking for when they're looking for a "root method".
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@2kool4u526 can you test the auto brightness on this release? On 35B in a dim room the built-in auto brightness made the screen too dark to be useable, although using Lux Lite from the Play Store rectified that.
Thanks for the info.
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2kool4u526 said:
I did not. I was rooted versions ago, that was taken away with the 5.1.1 update, but it kept the 'modified' status.
I can look into root for it. The link Bradg24 posted helps. I'll see if I can get recovery on the phone in an easy way.
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You'll have to get root before you can attempt to install TWRP. Keep in mind if it screws up your boot with a secure boot error, you might not be able to fix it until they release a KDZ for 46A, if 46A's Download Mode doesn't allow flashing older KDZs, just as 35B's didn't.

roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You'll have to get root before you can attempt to install TWRP. Keep in mind if it screws up your boot with a secure boot error, you might not be able to fix it until they release a KDZ for 46A, if 46A's Download Mode doesn't allow flashing older KDZs, just as 35B's didn't.
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Ah, you beat me to it! LOL

iBolski said:
Ah, you beat me to it! LOL
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Too bad it's not like Samsung with being able to flash a custom recovery via USB through Odin on a PC, at least that's how it used to be with Samsung before Knox - now I don't know.
I've tried looking into if it's possible to build our own KDZ but I never got anywhere. Since there are tools to extract them there must be a way of building them, although they might contain some kind of manufacturer signature to confirm they're official when flashing them.

Wi-Fi Calling?
Can anyone confirm/deny if this version has any WiFi calling capabilities? I know Verizon rolled out this capability for the S6 and said they were going to update other Android handsets in 2016.
Long shot, but I figured I would put it out there...

do we even have any devs working on stock verizon ports anymore? i thought holyangel and hasbadr stopped working on this device

[indiferenc] said:
do we even have any devs working on stock verizon ports anymore? i thought holyangel and hasbadr stopped working on this device
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Define "anymore". @hsbadr , @HolyAngel and @xdabbeb all released 35B-based ROMs, and the only one of those three who's phone situation changed since then is @HolyAngel 's.
Before the KDZ is available (or rooting a stock build of the OTA at a minimum) it's too early to find out if anyone will release a ROM based on it. Heck, if no one else did by some miracle, I would, based on what I learned from @hsbadr and @xdabbeb.
Only those three devs might know if they would update their ROMs, and we shouldn't ask them. Either they will or they won't depending on if they feel like it.
(I know you weren't asking them so please don't get upset)

i know hsbadr didn't have the phone anymore when he did 35b.

Really hoping we can get a Jasmine update for MM, I mean maybe someone can make a poll showing how much demand for one there would be?

Yeah idk if I'll be supporting it or not at this time, at the least need kdz or system dump.
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WARNING LG seems to have blocked downgrading

EDIT:
Use the information in this thread to downgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=51000580
If you take the OTA or load the KDZ yourself, you may not be able to go back.
LG as of today pushes an update to the mobile support tool as soon as it runs from the HW Test program. This update ignores that you've loaded a KDZ with the HW Test program.
If you disable internet connection Lg Update tool refuses to load.
I've verified this for myself after another user here said he couldn't downgrade.
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It looks like a solution is in the works
See post 1 on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2432476
The tool has an offline mode.
Dammit. Which variant are you running BTW? Can anyone confirm this :/
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linjes said:
Dammit. Which variant are you running BTW? Can anyone confirm this :/
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I'm on D801 (T-Mobile)
D87 confirms as does KentuckyHouse
God absolute dammit. Any ideas as to editing the program? As long as the phone itself supports it(as in, the qfuse isn't blown ala Samsung), there might be hopes of editing(or hacking, whichever term you prefer) the Tool.
This is gonna be a problem for all those who have updated to KitKat. Thank goodness I am still on stockmod Ahwell this is XDA, a workaround will be found!
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Koopa777 said:
God absolute dammit. Any ideas as to editing the program? As long as the phone itself supports it(as in, the qfuse isn't blown ala Samsung), there might be hopes of editing(or hacking, whichever term you prefer) the Tool.
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It looks like a solution is in the works
See post 1 on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
The tool has an offline mode.
linjes said:
This is gonna be a problem for all those who have updated to KitKat. Thank goodness I am still on stockmod Ahwell this is XDA, a workaround will be found!
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Not to sound pessimistic, but the AT&T S4 and Verizon S4 have been locked down since June, with no exploit found. This could spell quite a bit of trouble.
Wow I'm on g pro 2 port rom. Will try when I go to my friends house and borrow his computer.
There should be a solution soon... But remember the TOT method will always work... Sprint,Verizon, ATT and a few international varrients have tot files.
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LGNPST. Bins also work with such. I've had too many lg devices. Still use it as preferred method.
gunnyman said:
If you take the OTA or load the KDZ yourself, you may not be able to go back.
LG as of today pushes an update to the mobile support tool as soon as it runs from the HW Test program. This update ignores that you've loaded a KDZ with the HW Test program.
If you disable internet connection Lg Update tool refuses to load.
I've verified this for myself after another user here said he couldn't downgrade.
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It looks like a solution is in the works
See post 1 on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2432476
The tool has an offline mode.
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Tested and is not working.
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Steamer86 said:
LGNPST. Bins also work with such. I've had too many lg devices. Still use it as preferred method.
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I dont know that method. Any guide of. Thread for us?
Search these forums. You should find the working updated app in or around the spectrum section, dll in the g2 section(variant specific). Search and you will find. Certain individuals are also skilled in the one time(for "legal/abuse purposes" ) imei rewriting. There's no such thing as not going back with LG, currently. Just isn't made completely easy. This isn't ****ty Samsung.
I noticed this starting last week that the support tool ignored the HW test's loaded KDZ and just started downloading its own file. It took several retries and rebooting the computer a couple of times for it to start recognizing that I wanted to flash a local KDZ. I don't know what fixed it but keep at it. But it's not like it catches you by surprise. It's pretty obvious that it's downloading instead of beginning the flashing process so you should have PLENTY of time to abort.
What uses R&D to determine the correct software? Imei? Current sw version? Current hw version?
I got an LG G2 802 this weekend since I cracked the screen on my HTC One.
I havent rooted yet, and Im still on 4.2.2.
There seems to be alot of differences between these two devices I've had.
Would it be adviced to not update to 4.4 KK if I should get the update available, since Its only a matter of time before I go with a custom ROM.
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phewBAR said:
I got an LG G2 802 this weekend since I cracked the screen on my HTC One.
I havent rooted yet, and Im still on 4.2.2.
There seems to be alot of differences between these two devices I've had.
Would it be adviced to not update to 4.4 KK if I should get the update available, since Its only a matter of time before I go with a custom ROM.
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Well, there's no custom recovery available for the D802 on KitKat yet, so if you update and then want to flash something else, you'll have to downgrade to 4.2.2. IMHO, KitKat isn't that big of a deal on the G2, with custom kernel this device is blazing fast even on Jelly Bean.
gunnyman said:
If you take the OTA or load the KDZ yourself, you may not be able to go back.
LG as of today pushes an update to the mobile support tool as soon as it runs from the HW Test program. This update ignores that you've loaded a KDZ with the HW Test program.
If you disable internet connection Lg Update tool refuses to load.
I've verified this for myself after another user here said he couldn't downgrade.
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It looks like a solution is in the works
See post 1 on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2432476
The tool has an offline mode.
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Cant downgrade myself to ... I learned my lesson xD ! but hopefully a fix soon Altough !! out of curiousity, What happends if i flash a backup of 4.2.2 custom rom ? Brick ?
Hid3rs said:
Well, there's no custom recovery available for the D802 on KitKat yet, so if you update and then want to flash something else, you'll have to downgrade to 4.2.2. IMHO, KitKat isn't that big of a deal on the G2, with custom kernel this device is blazing fast even on Jelly Bean.
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When you flash KITKAT, u need to flash RECOVERY and SUPERSU before reboot and you will get a rooted phone
mobile support tool may not work but the flash tool still works...
But if I am on a rooted stock jellybean rom, can I still go back to stock?

VS985 12B_TO_23C_01.up FOTA file(s)

Cut to the chase; here's the download: Verizon LG G3 VS985 12B_TO_23C_01.up FOTA files.7z.
I really hate to start a whole 'nother new thread just for this, but I also didn't want to stick this in the middle of some other thread where it'll get lost.
Regardless, if I've somehow missed this being posted elsewhere, let me know and I'll delete this thread.
I have no idea if anyone truely has any use or need for this, but maybe somebody will want it if they're not using a Verizon SIM and they don't want to KDZ fresh, and they're already on 100% completely stock 12B.
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You have to be completely stock recovery, kernel, system, etc. There are very small exceptions to this, but nothing worth noting. Just start from a completely stock 12B uprooted through the 12B KDZ and you'll be good.
Then do this (except with the 12Bto23C_01.up file, extracted from the 7z archive I provide instead):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59103556
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Don't count on me answering questions more about how to use this or even what it is, at least not anytime very soon - I've been fortunately/unfortunately too busy to do what I'd like to do on my devices. Those who know how to use it know what it is. Those who don't know but wish to can find out elsewhere.
Who knows, maybe in a week's time or a month or two months, I'll start answering questions, but trust me, they're all answered in these sections already concerning OTA files/upgrades.
Omg there is a "C" release now? Is this a stable version? I know the OP isn't answering questions so maybe someone else will..
imilleson said:
Omg there is a "C" release now? Is this a stable version? I know the OP isn't answering questions so maybe someone else will..
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C is actually the official ota available now...as of the 13th. Wi-Fi sync is still messed up.
gregcapps said:
C is actually the official ota available now...as of the 13th. Wi-Fi sync is still messed up.
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I am on 12b rooted with TWRP but no other changes at all. Can I flash this from TWRP without losing root?
Anthony-m said:
I am on 12b rooted with TWRP but no other changes at all. Can I flash this from TWRP without losing root?
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No its not a flashable zip, its a FOTA update package
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C is actually the official ota available now...as of the 13th. Wi-Fi sync is still messed up.
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Oh. Ty.
On a side note, I'm on 12B stock and have wifi sync issues, so nothing new
imilleson said:
On a side note, I'm on 12B stock and have wifi sync issues, so nothing new
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Its weird how some devices experience issues that others never have. This is the first I've heard of Wi-Fi sync issues on 12B
How do you flash or use these files? Link to How to? I'm on 12B and get an error trying to install the OTA. I'm guessing root or xposed is the calperate.
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Omg there is a "C" release now? Is this a stable version? I know the OP isn't answering questions so maybe someone else will..
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I prefer to make the distinction that this is 23C_01, which is the actual OTA. There were leaks of 23A, 23B and 23C (probably 23C_00); those were not official releases and this is different.
noutoo said:
How do you flash or use these files? Link to How to? I'm on 12B and get an error trying to install the OTA. I'm guessing root or xposed is the calperate.
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You have to be completely stock recovery, kernel, system, etc. There are very small exceptions to this, but nothing worth noting. Just start from a completely stock 12B uprooted through the 12B KDZ and you'll be good.
Then do this (except with the 12Bto23C_01.up file, extracted from the 7z archive I provide instead):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59103556
Added to OP.
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I had/have no WiFi sync issues on 12b.

anyone know what version xposed works on lollipop?

I've tries latest v65-sdk22 and it doesn't want to install in twrp. Sdk21 version just bootloops or freezes at bootup. Any ideas?
It has its in download. Beta.
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It has its in download. Beta.
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not very clear information. please explain?
I'm pretty sure there is no version that is compatible with our HAM2 on Lollipop, yet.
Perhaps we have to modify the build.prop again?
Which reminds me, I still have yet to root my phone.
I have tried the build prop theme changes and about everything I can think of ...both versions for 5.1 hang at boot.
It took forever for xposed to come out for Lollipop because that's when Android made the official jump from Dalvik to ART. Then it appears that certain manufacturers modify the ART runtime on top of that.
It looks like Huawei is one of those companies. Samsung also did it, but they have such a huge fan base that they had a dev that came up with a work around. It's possible that someone will do the same for Huawei eventually, probably for another phone or tablet that could possibly work for us, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
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It took forever for xposed to come out for Lollipop because that's when Android made the official jump from Dalvik to ART. Then it appears that certain manufacturers modify the ART runtime on top of that.
It looks like Huawei is one of those companies. Samsung also did it, but they have such a huge fan base that they had a dev that came up with a work around. It's possible that someone will do the same for Huawei eventually, probably for another phone or tablet that could possibly work for us, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
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I looked into it and it will prevent booting. Likely to do with emui. Tom is waiting on kernel source so he can make a stock rom. Xposed will then work. Patience is key.
Stock rom? As in, AOSP? Or what?
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Stock rom? As in, AOSP? Or what?
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CyanogenMod, which is close to AOSP.
Anyway, eye candy aside, I think this update is pretty crap. I thought things were supposed to be ironed out in the, uh, beta.
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Anyway, eye candy aside, I think this update is pretty crap. I thought things were supposed to be ironed out in the, uh, beta.
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I've also noticed that if the headphone jack is removed when some audio is playing, sound does not automatically transfer to the speakers. I really hope Tom will find some time to port CM to the HAM2. Its been 7 months since his github page was last updated !
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Whilst on the topic of xposed, does anyone share my predilections for Kitkat over Lollipop ? Everything seems to work on Kitkat !!
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I've also noticed that if the headphone jack is removed when some audio is playing, sound does not automatically transfer to the speakers. I really hope Tom will find some time to port CM to the HAM2. Its been 7 months since his github page was last updated !
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Whilst on the topic of xposed, does anyone share my predilections for Kitkat over Lollipop ? Everything seems to work on Kitkat !!
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Yes, in fact, I tried to go back, but my internal sd card is broken on anything prior to Lollipop now. So I'm stuck.
Tom was originally going to make KK first. Maybe with the new kernel release he can out something together.
WHat ?
Yes, in fact, I tried to go back, but my internal sd card is broken on anything prior to Lollipop now. So I'm stuck.
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@ArkAngel06 are you saying that once we update to lollipop we can't go back, or is it that the internal stroage does not get formatted back to the way it was w/ JB ?
TIA Davinci
@ArkAngel06 are you saying that once we update to lollipop we can't go back, or is it that the internal stroage does not get formatted back to the way it was w/ JB ?
TIA Davinci
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Anyone elses quote/multi quote and other buttons missing on XDA???
Anyways, I tried to do it the lazy way and it doesn't work and it breaks my internal SD card. I tried to do it the official way and install just fails.
You may have better luck.
@medwatt people keep mentioning a KK build....B148 is the only build I ever see prior to b309, but b148 is JB, so what build is KK? I have always been on 4.3 prior to 5.1.
@ArkAngel06
My quote buttons gone as well, I just got caught up on your other thread discussing this all.
Won't the new twrp 2.8.7.3 L take care of this with the new check script?
keep us updated I'm working 16 hrs x 3 days so no real play time.
Tomorrow I might attempt a 4.3 downgrade. Getting real tired of the bugs, and I dearly miss Viper and Xposed. I have root but didn't flash TWRP so hopefully the official way will work.
Today I even did a factory reset but it seems to have made things worse somehow.
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@ArkAngel06
My quote buttons gone as well, I just got caught up on your other thread discussing this all.
Won't the new twrp 2.8.7.3 L take care of this with the new check script?
keep us updated I'm working 16 hrs x 3 days so no real play time.
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I am using the new unified TWRP, here is what I have tried, with the outcomes.
Use unified TWRP to restore a JB backup I made before LP>>>Won't boot, just boots TWRP over and over.
Use unified TWRP to install Xordos' b148 flashable>>>Boots, but internal SD card is unwritable.
Use old JB version of TWRP to install Xordos' b148 flashable>>>Same as unified TWRP, broken internal SD
I also had a lot trouble doing the official downgrade. Most of the problem was me not reading the instructions, and thinking I just had to throw the b148 dload/update.app on my sdcard, but there is alittle more to it than that. Also, i think you need to have the newest stock recovery installed. I tried it with TWRP installed, obviously it loaded TWRP instead of the stock recovery and failed. I then flashed a stock recovery that I had on my PC, thought it was the new one but I could be wrong, but that also failed. So I just did a full official LP upgrade again with the LP update.app, that gives you all the right stuff and I was then able to do the official downgrade.
I just did that like 5 minutes ago and it appears to be working! So, it looks like its going to be a loooong process going from LP to JB, or vice versa. Wish you could just use TWRP, but I don't think you can.
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Tomorrow I might attempt a 4.3 downgrade. Getting real tired of the bugs, and I dearly miss Viper and Xposed. I have root but didn't flash TWRP so hopefully the official way will work.
Today I even did a factory reset but it seems to have made things worse somehow.
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You know, Viper works on Lollipop? You have to install busy box, install the viper driver, disable low power audio, and start the app after every reboot, but it works!
Sigh. OK I will get the step daughters CC and make a flashable rom.zip from it. Didn't really want to go back to messing with roms much but it looks like there is a need. Can't do it tonight I have a sick 3 year old. I will tomorrow. Maybe afterwards I can make a flashable L zip to make going back and forth easier. Haven't done the L flash yet... But looks like cake walk. Sadly it will overwrite anything you have on the phone.
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Ark, from what I have looked at xposed will not work with emui lollipop.
You know, Viper works on Lollipop? You have to install busy box, install the viper driver, disable low power audio, and start the app after every reboot, but it works!
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Do you think the Viper driver will fix my stupid audio cutting out bug? If it will, then maybe I'll stay with 5.1.
Edit: Actually, thanks for reminding me. I hate the whole "start apps on boot manually even though it says start on boot" thing.

ZVC update.zip for LS990

Here is update.zip pulled from cache on phone this AM, only 255MB, so just maintenance but at least is something to play with.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087000799
did the update notification say anything about the update?
status bar icons changed some, and a security update, thats it
Root proceed works on ZCV
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr.../ls990-zva-zvb-one-click-root-method-t3212433
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did the update notification say anything about the update?
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nope
Many tks for uploaded.
Has anyone noticed any negative effects from this update?? Device running slower, battery drain??
Many thanks.
This must be stagefright 2 update
Anyone got a rooted version that will work with TWRP?
OM
It's only been out for a week. Give the devs a little time.
There 2 versions of it out already
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There 2 versions of it out already
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I must have been on too much turkey . As I could tell your stock rooted version can be "dirty" installed over ZVB. I am going to give it a shot later today.
Thanks.
OM
I'm running 5.0.1 LS990ZVC unrooted. What do I need to do to root my device? Like, which guide is right for me?
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How do I root my Sprint G3 if I am using the stock rom running 5.0.1 with LS990ZVC update?
This thing had a nasty battery leecher that according to battery usage under settings was from wifi calling which would never activate even though it would switch on and locate me. I froze the service/app and thought i got rid of the problem... Still there so i ended up reflashing the entire rom and running ##rtn# to reset everything. Now it works so far...
Gustavo linux said:
Root proceed works on ZCV
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr.../ls990-zva-zvb-one-click-root-method-t3212433
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This most definitely does NOT work on ZVC

Root ability after MM 6.0 update?

I've been looking around the forums to see any progress made. Saw the bounty threads but came across this on the Verizon LG V10 forum.
"rootsystem with TOT vs990 made by tungkick"
As I cannot post links cos I here am newb, just wanted feedback. I really do enjoy this phone but think it would be better with root. Anyways, I do understand that they are different phones but maybe same method would apply? My phone has the unlocked boot loader but recovery cannot be flashed to gain root. Not trying to drone on here but just curious.. Thanks!
Dev7734 said:
I've been looking around the forums to see any progress made. Saw the bounty threads but came across this on the Verizon LG V10 forum.
"rootsystem with TOT vs990 made by tungkick"
As I cannot post links cos I here am newb, just wanted feedback. I really do enjoy this phone but think it would be better with root. Anyways, I do understand that they are different phones but maybe same method would apply? My phone has the unlocked boot loader but recovery cannot be flashed to gain root. Not trying to drone on here but just curious.. Thanks!
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His root is for lollipop. The Verizon version does not have and unlockable bootloader. There is a rooted MM update the T-Mobile version here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3360240
If you do, make sure to read the instructions 10 times to make sure understand them clearly.
Sent from my wickedly awesome LG V10 using my fingers. Duh!!!
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His root is for lollipop. The Verizon version does not have and unlockable bootloader. There is a rooted MM update the T-Mobile version here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3360240
If you do, make sure to read the instructions 10 times to make sure understand them clearly.
Sent from my wickedly awesome LG V10 using my fingers. Duh!!!
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That's also for Lolly..it says in the directions..
Unfortunately I updated to the MM but my boot loader is unlocked. From my understanding of reading various sources, the inability to flash a custom recovery on MM is the current dilemma. Threads get buried so quickly so maybe I'm missing something. But TY [emoji4]
Dev7734 said:
That's also for Lolly..it says in the directions..
Unfortunately I updated to the MM but my boot loader is unlocked. From my understanding of reading various sources, the inability to flash a custom recovery on MM is the current dilemma. Threads get buried so quickly so maybe I'm missing something. But TY [emoji4]
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That is the rooted official MM update for our phone. It's not lollipop. If you updated via the kdz or ota, then your stuck waiting for root like others that did it that way. AutoPrime is working on root so hopefully it's just a matter of time.
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Dev7734 said:
That's also for Lolly..it says in the directions..
Unfortunately I updated to the MM but my boot loader is unlocked. From my understanding of reading various sources, the inability to flash a custom recovery on MM is the current dilemma. Threads get buried so quickly so maybe I'm missing something. But TY [emoji4]
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I've been reading a lot too. From what I read is that FlashFire by ChainFire might be the only chance we have to flash a custom recovery. I've tried searching for it but I can't find a link to it. Im rooted on MM already but I still would like to know..
Double0EK said:
I've been reading a lot too. From what I read is that FlashFire by ChainFire might be the only chance we have to flash a custom recovery. I've tried searching for it but I can't find a link to it. Im rooted on MM already but I still would like to know..
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I read an article about it too. Not sure if any link was posted though. Chainfire is well known so you might be able to Google him and find his stuff.
Edit: I found this and it has a link to the download. I know people where asking about it but I haven't heard if anyone tried it. Supposedly it keeps root and custom recovery intact when you upgrade via ota. Don't know if it would help in your case since you are already on MM. You can check it out and see.
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/8WB78xvY2oM
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Downloaded & Installed it. Still unsure what to do with it. Lol
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Back when I was using a Moto Cliq the Devs found a way to flash a custom recovery using the stock recovery. I was wondering if theres any chance that will still work.
The file was named update.zip and it would flash it.. Just a simple reboot back to recovery and there it was.
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Downloaded & Installed it. Still unsure what to do with it. Lol
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Back when I was using a Moto Cliq the Devs found a way to flash a custom recovery using the stock recovery. I was wondering if theres any chance that will still work.
The file was named update.zip and it would flash it.. Just a simple reboot back to recovery and there it was.
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Like I said, I think it's more for preserving root and custom recovery during an ota update. I have seen stuff like that done in recent years, I think something like that is how they got root and custom recovery on the Verizon G4 last year.
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Been skimming thru the flashfire thread and found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66018664&postcount=2774
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Been skimming thru the flashfire thread and found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66018664&postcount=2774
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I wasn't able to read through it as I'm driving.
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I wasn't able to read through it as I'm driving.
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Someone with a v10 tried it. Not sure if they were sucessfull but at the bottom of that post chainfire put an apk of ff for the users he tagges to try. 3 out of the 6 were lg devices and one user owns a v10.
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Someone with a v10 tried it. Not sure if they were sucessfull but at the bottom of that post chainfire put an apk of ff for the users he tagges to try. 3 out of the 6 were lg devices and one user owns a v10.
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Kewl. I might give it a shot. The update has been sitting on my phone since yesterday morning.
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I just want root for getting rid of bloat and spyware. I talked to a friend who works at TMob and he says reason it's getting harder to root is because unless you buy the phone outright, it's a lease. He mentioned that the JUMP program isn't really profitable, hence all this difficulty. Patience is a virtue...Pfft.
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Kewl. I might give it a shot. The update has been sitting on my phone since yesterday morning.
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If you try it please report back.
To be fair im already rooted and on MM Rom by Eliminater74.
But I tried FlashFire to see if it'll work.
Downloaded an earlier TWRP build and renamed it to recovery.img and it flashed fine.
The app needs root for it to work. Now maybe this will work for those that have root but no custom recovery..Im not too sure. Also not sure if the app is also searching if it has a locked or unlocked bootloader.
Im not positive if the fastboot command to flash a recovery is blocked on MM but its flashable using FlashFire.
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To be fair im already rooted and on MM Rom by Eliminater74.
But I tried FlashFire to see if it'll work.
Downloaded an earlier TWRP build and renamed it to recovery.img and it flashed fine.
The app needs root for it to work. Now maybe this will work for those that have root but no custom recovery..Im not too sure. Also not sure if the app is also searching if it has a locked or unlocked bootloader.
Im not positive if the fastboot command to flash a recovery is blocked on MM but its flashable using FlashFire.
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But you are not on an factory updated MM firmware - right? Your present MM is a custom rom mimicking MM. If yes, that's why you did not lose root...On factory MM update it is not possible to flash recovery either way...
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But you are not on an factory updated MM firmware - right? Your present MM is a custom rom mimicking MM. If yes, that's why you did not lose root...On factory MM update it is not possible to flash recovery either way...
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I didnt update via LG Bridge or OTA but
Its not mimicking MM. Its a Rom but its TMobiles official 20e update.
But I was just testing to see if it will work for flashing a recovery.img after MM.
Not for losing or gaining root.
Thats why having patience paid out for me. Everyones quick to have the latest and greatest not knowing the consequences it will have.
Now if we can get a root injected 20e .kdz or .tot file and flash it with LG tool or bridge (or how ever the other versions of the V10 gained root)
Then unlock bootloader
Theres a chance FlashFire will get TWRP to flash.
Just need a root injected 20e .kdz or .tot
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But you are not on an factory updated MM firmware - right? Your present MM is a custom rom mimicking MM. If yes, that's why you did not lose root...On factory MM update it is not possible to flash recovery either way...
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What's with people saying Eliminator74's rom is mimicking MM? His 20E rooted rom is the official T-Mobile update. His Korean port is the one that mimicks MM. I'm not trying to start anything, just trying to clear things up. If people update via OTA or use LG Bridge, they are on the official 20E MM software. If people update using Eliminator74's stock rom, they are on the official 20E MM software. Hope this helps clear any misunderstandings about it. [emoji106]
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Double0EK said:
To be fair im already rooted and on MM Rom by Eliminater74.
But I tried FlashFire to see if it'll work.
Downloaded an earlier TWRP build and renamed it to recovery.img and it flashed fine.
The app needs root for it to work. Now maybe this will work for those that have root but no custom recovery..Im not too sure. Also not sure if the app is also searching if it has a locked or unlocked bootloader.
Im not positive if the fastboot command to flash a recovery is blocked on MM but its flashable using FlashFire.
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I haven't update to MM yet. It downloaded to my phone early Tuesday morning and has been sitting there nagging me to update. I am still on stock rooted Lollipop with the latest unofficial TWRP for the our V10. I'm debating on trying Flashfire. Chainfire is an excellent dev and has done and continues to do great things for the Android community so it's possible he is heading in the right direction. All of our great devs are working hard to crack this for people. Autoprime and The Cubed and their teams worked hard to figure out root for the G4 even after other devs and users had given up on that device. Have no fear, our devs will figure this out, you just have to have some patience, it will happen. [emoji2]
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What's with people saying Eliminator74's rom is mimicking MM? His 20E rooted rom is the official T-Mobile update. His Korean port is the one that mimicks MM. I'm not trying to start anything, just trying to clear things up. If people update via OTA or use LG Bridge, they are on the official 20E MM software. If people update using Eliminator74's stock rom, they are on the official 20E MM software. Hope this helps clear any misunderstandings about it. [emoji106]
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I haven't update to MM yet. It downloaded to my phone early Tuesday morning and has been sitting there nagging me to update. I am still on stock rooted Lollipop with the latest unofficial TWRP for the our V10. I'm debating on trying Flashfire. Chainfire is an excellent dev and has done and continues to do great things for the Android community so it's possible he is heading in the right direction. All of our great devs are working hard to crack this for people. Autoprime and The Cubed and their teams worked hard to figure out root for the G4 even after other devs and users had given up on that device. Have no fear, our devs will figure this out, you just have to have some patience, it will happen. [emoji2]
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There's that "patience" word again lol..
I do know my bootloader is unlocked because of the "corruption" message when it boots up..but I would rather wait till something solid is worked out like previous posters have said.
Anyone want to try Kingroot?
http://www.kingroot.net/wap/download
Install and let it try.

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