For the hell of it I wanna take my vs985 back to the first firmware that came on it from the beginning or the oldest possible firmware preferably the time it was released. I'm just confused cuz I'm seeing 10b KDZ's saying jellybean 4.2.2 (and tot) but, the ones I've downloaded from several different places turn out to be a tot file that is actually kitkat 4.4.2 which is not what I quite expected. I figured someone made a mistake naming the file but several different ones now? What am I missing? I just wanna try the oldest stuff I missed out on for a lil while and custom roms would work too but kk is the lowest I find so is there anything even lower I cant find a clear answer lol.
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10b is the original stock firmware.
dadrumgod said:
For the hell of it I wanna take my vs985 back to the first firmware that came on it from the beginning or the oldest possible firmware preferably the time it was released. I'm just confused cuz I'm seeing 10b KDZ's saying jellybean 4.2.2 (and tot) but, the ones I've downloaded from several different places turn out to be a tot file that is actually kitkat 4.4.2 which is not what I quite expected. I figured someone made a mistake naming the file but several different ones now? What am I missing? I just wanna try the oldest stuff I missed out on for a lil while and custom roms would work too but kk is the lowest I find so is there anything even lower I cant find a clear answer lol.
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Hi!
There wasn't any Jellybean available for this phone. For example, 10B for my LG G Pad 8.3 tablet was Jellybean. You can find the correct 10B KDZ and TOT in @annoyingduck 's stickied return to stock thread in the General section. If the filename has VS985 in it, it's likely the correct one.
Also please in the future post questions in the Q&A section. I'll ask a mod to move this thread there. Thanks!
That's exactly what I thought, I didn't think this phone was even this old but I have the files right here saying vs985 and 4.2.2 jellybean lol but it has to be a mistake. I appreciate your reply sorry about that after these years I still get lost and mixed up here sometimes , and this can be deleted now I got the right answer , thanks again
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Hi!
There wasn't any Jellybean available for this phone. For example, 10B for my LG G Pad 8.3 tablet was Jellybean. You can find the correct 10B KDZ and TOT in @annoyingduck 's stickied return to stock thread in the General section. If the filename has VS985 in it, it's likely the correct one.
Also please in the future post questions in the Q&A section. I'll ask a mod to move this thread there. Thanks!
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I'm just now realizing I'm not seeing where to delete a post, does it take a mod to do that? Just curious
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That's exactly what I thought, I didn't think this phone was even this old but I have the files right here saying vs985 and 4.2.2 jellybean lol but it has to be a mistake. I appreciate your reply sorry about that after these years I still get lost and mixed up here sometimes , and this can be deleted now I got the right answer , thanks again
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Hopefully it's the right file. You're welcome, no problem!
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I'm just now realizing I'm not seeing where to delete a post, does it take a mod to do that? Just curious
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You have to ask a mod to delete it. I already asked them to move it to Q&A - no reason to delete the thread.
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For the hell of it I wanna take my vs985 back to the first firmware that came on it from the beginning or the oldest possible firmware preferably the time it was released. I'm just confused cuz I'm seeing 10b KDZ's saying jellybean 4.2.2 (and tot) but, the ones I've downloaded from several different places turn out to be a tot file that is actually kitkat 4.4.2 which is not what I quite expected. I figured someone made a mistake naming the file but several different ones now? What am I missing? I just wanna try the oldest stuff I missed out on for a lil while and custom roms would work too but kk is the lowest I find so is there anything even lower I cant find a clear answer lol.
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Mine is on VS98510B Android Version 4.4.2, came like that, but about to change that though as soon as I read up enough and figure out which is best way to go about custom rom install, (currently stock 10B rooted/bumped, w/twrp 3.0/ few mods)
Mike
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Mine is on VS98510B Android Version 4.4.2, came like that, but about to change that though as soon as I read up enough and figure out which is best way to go about custom rom install, (currently stock 10B rooted/bumped, w/twrp 3.0/ few mods)
Mike
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Well I can tell how just about every Rom and mod runs on this phone and anything that you need to know I'm sure I've come across the issue at some point. I've tried everything I could find from your stock version to the latest mm stock and custom roms. A good hint I can give you is make sure you flash the right bootstack before jumping between android versions or you could wind up with a Qualcomm 9008 super brick where the real fun begins lol But it's very easy with this phone and it still blows my G4 outta the water so bad it's pathetic. I had 2 G4's and traded one fire this G3
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For the hell of it I wanna take my vs985 back to the first firmware that came on it from the beginning or the oldest possible firmware preferably the time it was released. I'm just confused cuz I'm seeing 10b KDZ's saying jellybean 4.2.2 (and tot) but, the ones I've downloaded from several different places turn out to be a tot file that is actually kitkat 4.4.2 which is not what I quite expected. I figured someone made a mistake naming the file but several different ones now? What am I missing? I just wanna try the oldest stuff I missed out on for a lil while and custom roms would work too but kk is the lowest I find so is there anything even lower I cant find a clear answer lol.
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I just ran across that same file looking through my G3 files, I'm not sure which thread I got links from, but most likely came from afh in someones collection of G3 files. name of the file is "8._ VS98510B_01.KDZ-4.2.2-Jellybean-MD5_hash_inside-(not_official" and it's 1.47 GB in size, I expect it was just named incorrectly
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I just ran across that same file looking through my G3 files, I'm not sure which thread I got links from, but most likely came from afh in someones collection of G3 files. name of the file is "8._ VS98510B_01.KDZ-4.2.2-Jellybean-MD5_hash_inside-(not_official" and it's 1.47 GB in size, I expect it was just named incorrectly
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DOH ME! I'm the culprit. Sorry about that. As soon as I saw the file name you put I knew it was mine. I'll fix that. LOL! I can't believe I did that, and of course I'm sure the reason I did that was my confusion between my tablet 10B and this phone's 10B. SIGH! Thanks for posting that and I'll correct that now!
Thanks @dadrumgod too for starting this thread which lead to me knowing that I had named the files wrongly.
Lol, its all good, figured it was just a mistake! However I did just d/l the 10B.kdz from autoprime via chainfire and it was 1.51 GB in size, slightly different, any concern for that? Thanks for all your help! Past present and future lol
Mike
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11fan said:
Lol, its all good, figured it was just a mistake! However I did just d/l the 10B.kdz from autoprime via chainfire and it was 1.51 GB in size, slightly different, any concern for that? Thanks for all your help! Past present and future lol
Mike
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The KDZs and TOTs in my Android File Host section are in 7-Zip archives that you have to extract to use (and are therefore compressed).
I do that since it seems so few people check MD5 hashes, plus TOTs aren't already compressed like KDZs are, so you reasonably know that when you extract an archive that the file inside it is correct and intact.
In other words, did you compare sizes with the 7-Zip archive you downloaded or the KDZ you extracted from it?
In the end I believe the TOT and KDZ-flashing software checks the file to make sure it's both okay and is for the device you have connected, anyway.
You're welcome!
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
DOH ME! I'm the culprit. Sorry about that. As soon as I saw the file name you put I knew it was mine. I'll fix that. LOL! I can't believe I did that, and of course I'm sure the reason I did that was my confusion between my tablet 10B and this phone's 10B. SIGH! Thanks for posting that and I'll correct that now!
Thanks @dadrumgod too for starting this thread which lead to me knowing that I had named the files wrongly.
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Yea I was kinda curious about that one, but at least ya know huh, I've made quite a few Oops's myself lol.. But I'm still shocked at how much better the older roms are in alot of ways and LG did pretty good with kk apparently. But I have a gpad 10.1 vk700 and was surprised the lil difference between kk and LP and changed back and forth a good bit quite a few times mixing up what I was running... I should warranty that thing and play with it again, but no recovery so too limited.. Wah Wah Wah lol
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Yea I was kinda curious about that one, but at least ya know huh, I've made quite a few Oops's myself lol.. But I'm still shocked at how much better the older roms are in alot of ways and LG did pretty good with kk apparently. But I have a gpad 10.1 vk700 and was surprised the lil difference between kk and LP and changed back and forth a good bit quite a few times mixing up what I was running... I should warranty that thing and play with it again, but no recovery so too limited.. Wah Wah Wah lol
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Hehe. I'm lucky there was at least an exploit and TWRP for the G Pad 8.3 VK810 variant, and that some developers made an updated TWRP for it later.
I hope when/if it comes time for me to get a new tablet that I can find one that's powerful enough yet have an unlocked bootloader, etc.
I really hope something changes so that with some future Android version that there's another way of handling the optimization of apps so that every time you take an OTA or factory reset you don't have to wait an extra 10-20 minutes. Call me paranoid, but also what if you factory reset and then need to use the phone in an emergency? That long a wait is unacceptable.
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Hehe. I'm lucky there was at least an exploit and TWRP for the G Pad 8.3 VK810 variant, and that some developers made an updated TWRP for it later.
I hope when/if it comes time for me to get a new tablet that I can find one that's powerful enough yet have an unlocked bootloader, etc.
I really hope something changes so that with some future Android version that there's another way of handling the optimization of apps so that every time you take an OTA or factory reset you don't have to wait an extra 10-20 minutes. Call me paranoid, but also what if you factory reset and then need to use the phone in an emergency? That long a wait is unacceptable.
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Oh there's even a bumped twrp for the gpad 10.1 v700, mine is the vk700 with LTE but it's the same tab. Funny part is I never use the mobile data and I'm stuck with the bill cuz I didn't know better at the time lol I could possibly bump a twrp for it myself but that's a lil beyond my expertise atm. I also wish I'd have known better when I got my g4 or I wouldn't have went through hell and be stuck with a hopelessly locked non developed device with only root and no real fun. I guess ya gotta start learning somewhere huh
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Oh there's even a bumped twrp for the gpad 10.1 v700, mine is the vk700 with LTE but it's the same tab. Funny part is I never use the mobile data and I'm stuck with the bill cuz I didn't know better at the time lol I could possibly bump a twrp for it myself but that's a lil beyond my expertise atm. I also wish I'd have known better when I got my g4 or I wouldn't have went through hell and be stuck with a hopelessly locked non developed device with only root and no real fun. I guess ya gotta start learning somewhere huh
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It drives me crazy all these variants of the different devices. That's one thing I definitely like about Nexus, but I've never owned one. I was hoping the HTC 10 would be universal too but it doesn't look to be that way since it says on their website that for Sprint and Verizon you need different hardware (without any further clarification of availability/etc when I looked last week - just said soon). One of the selling points they gave for buying the HTC 10 directly from them is if you want to change carriers, you can just change SIM cards, but then the note about Sprint and Verizon - sounds like a different variant.
I do use Mobile Data on my tablet all the time. Undecided if I'll keep the mobile data plan after the contract is up in December. I do like not running my phone battery down as much since I use my tablet whenever possible for music, GPS, XDA, Facebook etc.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
The KDZs and TOTs in my Android File Host section are in 7-Zip archives that you have to extract to use (and are therefore compressed).
I do that since it seems so few people check MD5 hashes, plus TOTs aren't already compressed like KDZs are, so you reasonably know that when you extract an archive that the file inside it is correct and intact.
In other words, did you compare sizes with the 7-Zip archive you downloaded or the KDZ you extracted from it?
In the end I believe the TOT and KDZ-flashing software checks the file to make sure it's both okay and is for the device you have connected, anyway.
You're welcome!
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both compared are .KDZ, The proper named file I d/l from Team Codefire was already in .KDZ format when d/l. The "improper named" 10B .KDZ Im not sure where I d/l from nor do I remember if file was zipped or not. If it was zipped then I extracted .KDZ and deleted the zip because I can't find it in any of my G3 folders/files. So im not sure why the size difference :/ also i have a question about flashing 35B, I know this is not proper place but didnt want to start a whole new thread for 1 question. I want to update to LP and 33B FROM my 10B KK and I see these "notes" in threads everywhere but never a link to proper update procedure, This is what I keep seeing about not using flash method to go from LP to KK or you end up with no d/l mode or other bricks possibly. from the stock img thread by bwen diorD ---------> (((((((((((***Note, Do Not use the flash2 method to go from KK to L.
Partitions other than boot, system and modem need to be updated, otherwise, you will have no download mode, and other possible issues.
***A tutorial to install the Boot, Modem, and System, using @autoprimes "Flash2" method, can be found Here.
***Custom recovery "flashable zips" for boot and modem by @hsbadr can be found here.))))))))))So Im 10B rooted/bumped with TWRP 3.0..which route do I take from KK to LP?? Just more files to flash?? and which procedure???
Thanks in advance!
Mike
11fan said:
also i have a question about flashing 35B, I know this is not proper place but didnt want to start a whole new thread for 1 question. I want to update to LP and 33B FROM my 10B KK and I see these "notes" in threads everywhere but never a link to proper update procedure, This is what I keep seeing about not using flash method to go from LP to KK or you end up with no d/l mode or other bricks possibly. from the stock img thread by bwen diorD ---------> (((((((((((***Note, Do Not use the flash2 method to go from KK to L.
Partitions other than boot, system and modem need to be updated, otherwise, you will have no download mode, and other possible issues.
***A tutorial to install the Boot, Modem, and System, using @autoprimes "Flash2" method, can be found Here.
***Custom recovery "flashable zips" for boot and modem by @hsbadr can be found here.))))))))))So Im 10B rooted/bumped with TWRP 3.0..which route do I take from KK to LP?? Just more files to flash?? and which procedure???
Thanks in advance!
Mike
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You can follow the directions in the OP of either @hsbadr 's JasmineROM 9.x, @HolyAngel 's SkyDragon 6.x or @xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0, or what I say below for more detailed although technically optional information regarding the first two of those ROMs.
Flash either:
1. JasmineROM 9.0+9.1 and then the 35B bootstack after if you want almost completely stock 35B. Flashing the 35B bootstack after JasmineROM isn't mentioned in the JasmineROM OP and is actually optional, but encryptiona and Advanced/HD Calling won't work without it. If you choose not to flash the 35B bootstack after flashing JasmineROM, you should at least flash the 24B bootstack. SkyDragon 6.x is the exact same situation as JasmineROM 9.x.
You can use the debloat zip thread in my signature below on either of those two ROMs if you wish. I recommend flashing the debloat zip(s) before booting the ROM the first time. It'll make your first boot faster in addition to other things.
2. or flash the 35B bootstack first and then @xdabbeb 's excellent VS985 v2.0 ROM which I recommend. Even though I'm running 47A rooted debloated right now, his ROM is absolutely my favorite.
His ROM is very debloated, although there's some additional things I choose to remove via my debloat zips.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You can follow the directions in the OP of either @hsbadr 's JasmineROM 9.x, @HolyAngel 's SkyDragon 6.x or @xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0, or what I say below for more detailed although technically optional information regarding the first two of those ROMs.
Flash either:
1. JasmineROM 9.0+9.1 and then the 35B bootstack after if you want almost completely stock 35B. Flashing the 35B bootstack after JasmineROM isn't mentioned in the JasmineROM OP and is actually optional, but encryptiona and Advanced/HD Calling won't work without it. If you choose not to flash the 35B bootstack after flashing JasmineROM, you should at least flash the 24B bootstack. SkyDragon 6.x is the exact same situation as JasmineROM 9.x.
You can use the debloat zip thread in my signature below on either of those two ROMs if you wish. I recommend flashing the debloat zip(s) before booting the ROM the first time. It'll make your first boot faster in addition to other things.
2. or flash the 35B bootstack first and then @xdabbeb 's excellent VS985 v2.0 ROM which I recommend. Even though I'm running 47A rooted debloated right now, his ROM is absolutely my favorite.
His ROM is very debloated, although there's some additional things I choose to remove via my debloat zips.
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exactly what i was looking for to the T! thank you very much! I was MAKING SURE the 35B bootstack would flash all necessary files/img's needed to move from 10B KK to 35B LP without making a paper weight out of my phone lol. so 35B bootstack then xdabbeb rom then debloat, script....would you recommend full wipe or? before any of the flashes , and I assume all this flash with TWRP.
THANKS!! That was A LOT of help! I just did not know FOR SURE OR NOT if anything special had to done with partitions jumping from KK to LP
Mike
11fan said:
exactly what i was looking for to the T! thank you very much! I was MAKING SURE the 35B bootstack would flash all necessary files/img's needed to move from 10B KK to 35B LP without making a paper weight out of my phone lol. so 35B bootstack then xdabbeb rom then debloat, script....would you recommend full wipe or? before any of the flashes , and I assume all this flash with TWRP.
THANKS!! That was A LOT of help! I just did not know FOR SURE OR NOT if anything special had to done with partitions jumping from KK to LP
Mike
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You're welcome! For such a large upgrade, from 10B to 35B, yes absolutely do a full wipe before flashing anything. I always do a full wipe, though. The built-in LG Backup does a bang up job for me for user apps, user data and limited system data - much faster than Titanium Backup.
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I'm coming fresh from a Droid Rzr Maxx (2011) and ready to root this bad boy. I'm on VS985 and seeing some horror stories of not being able to unroot it and yaddah. But I've done my reading and can't seem to understand this whole "modem/image flashing" thing. Could somebody give me an ELI5 or tl;dr?
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I'm coming fresh from a Droid Rzr Maxx (2011) and ready to root this bad boy. I'm on VS985 and seeing some horror stories of not being able to unroot it and yaddah. But I've done my reading and can't seem to understand this whole "modem/image flashing" thing. Could somebody give me an ELI5 or tl;dr?
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I am wondering the same thing... This is my first lg device coming from htc and I think it's the same thing as flashing new radios.
An OTA or a ROM contains the system, boot, and modem images, along with a bunch of other stuff. If you take an OTA or flash an entire ROM, you get all of it. But taking an OTA is a big no-no if you've already rooted and/or have a custom recovery, so one way to get an update without doing that is to flash the system, boot, and modem .img manually. (See here) Those three contain the "meat" of an update and is usually what you want out of it.
Basically, you just put the three img files on your sdcard in your phone in a specific folder and use the zip files (already built and provided at the link above) and flash them in TWRP like you would anything else.
You always want to make sure the senior developers have had a look at the OTA and confirm that the imgs are safe to flash, though. An OTA needs to be checked for anti-rollback code, root patches, etc.
In the case of the 11C update, it does patch the root methods currently used for 10B. So you can only root if you're on the 10B version. If you have stock 11C, you need to rollback with the KDZ for the 10B version here.
If you have 10B, Stump and Bump both work great. It's also safe to flash the only the 11C modem.img if that's just what you want. It's a good update, too.
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An OTA or a ROM contains the system, boot, and modem images, along with a bunch of other stuff. If you take an OTA or flash an entire ROM, you get all of it. But taking an OTA is a big no-no if you've already rooted and/or have a custom recovery, so one way to get an update without doing that is to flash the system, boot, and modem .img manually. (See here) Those three contain the "meat" of an update and is usually what you want out of it.
Basically, you just put the three img files on your sdcard in your phone in a specific folder and use the zip files (already built and provided at the link above) and flash them in TWRP like you would anything else.
You always want to make sure the senior developers have had a look at the OTA and confirm that the imgs are safe to flash, though. An OTA needs to be checked for anti-rollback code, root patches, etc.
In the case of the 11C update, it does patch the root methods currently used for 10B. So you can only root if you're on the 10B version. If you have stock 11C, you need to rollback with the KDZ for the 10B version here.
If you have 10B, Stump and Bump both work great. It's also safe to flash the only the 11C modem.img if that's just what you want. It's a good update, too.
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Awesome! Thanks a bunch for this, very thorough. I'm sitting on 10b because I'm on the fence of rooting with L on the way here (hopefully) soon. So last question. If I stump then bump for TWRP, I can flash 11C and still hold root? Thanks.
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Awesome! Thanks a bunch for this, very thorough. I'm sitting on 10b because I'm on the fence of rooting with L on the way here (hopefully) soon. So last question. If I stump then bump for TWRP, I can flash 11C and still hold root? Thanks.
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If you mean flashing the system, boot, and modem images, yes, you will still have root. That's what I did. You can also flash a ROM called JasmineRom to update, because that ROM is version 11C now as well. There is also a flashable rooted version of 11C here. The only way to be rooted on 11C right now is if you already had it on 10B. Hopefully not for long!
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Awesome! Thanks a bunch for this, very thorough. I'm sitting on 10b because I'm on the fence of rooting with L on the way here (hopefully) soon. So last question. If I stump then bump for TWRP, I can flash 11C and still hold root? Thanks.
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The Devs here will have a ported version of Android L long before the official update makes it down the pipeline from Verizon. The Bump site for developers was opened today and a version of CM11 and LiquidSmooth are both already Bump'd and ready to flash to the VS985. They are AOSP based and of course running 4.4.4. You don't need to worry about flashing the modem on top of the incorrect rom as I can report that I just flashed the 11C modem on top of LiquidSmooth with zero issues. The modem image is basically all you'll ever need to obtain officially from LG if you want to run custom roms. Also, @bunchies said that LiquidSmooth version of Android L is coming very soon, and he makes fantastic roms! If you are looking for more of an LG experience, the Android L official KDZ for the F400 has already been leaked and is running on those devices. This means that it will only be a matter of time before someone Bumps and ports that to the other variants, including our VS985.
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The Devs here will have a ported version of Android L long before the official update makes it down the pipeline from Verizon. The Bump site for developers was opened today and a version of CM11 and LiquidSmooth are both already Bump'd and ready to flash to the VS985. They are AOSP based and of course running 4.4.4. You don't need to worry about flashing the modem on top of the incorrect rom as I can report that I just flashed the 11C modem on top of LiquidSmooth with zero issues. The modem image is basically all you'll ever need to obtain officially from LG if you want to run custom roms. Also, @bunchies said that LiquidSmooth version of Android L is coming very soon, and he makes fantastic roms! If you are looking for more of an LG experience, the Android L official KDZ for the F400 has already been leaked and is running on those devices. This means that it will only be a matter of time before someone Bumps and ports that to the other variants, including our VS985.
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Oh thank goodness, I didn't know the Bump site opened today. I vouch for LiquidSmooth as well, it was my #1 go-to on my Galaxy S3.
So I bought a really nice G3, and I'm wondering what I should do first? Should I check for something prior to activating? Is root hard with Verizon variation? Any pointers?
Thanks
What build of the official LG ROM is it on? Do you want root?
If you do want root, and not on 35B, don't take any OTAs. If 35B, you can root using Kingroot. No one knows how to get TWRP working when rooting from 35B, though. If on 35B and you want TWRP, use the TOT method to downgrade to 10B, then root using the Stump app, use TWRP Manager to put TWRP on, then flash whatever ROM you want.
If it's not on 35B, use either the TOT or KDZ method (I prefer KDZ method) to downgrade to 10B, then root and put TWRP on the same way as above.
Thanks man. It'll be here Friday, noob alert. What is the 35b ( and other variants I've seen for that matter ) pertaining to? Where can I find it? Assuming maybe a build number.
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Thanks man. It'll be here Friday, noob alert. What is the 35b ( and other variants I've seen for that matter ) pertaining to? Where can I find it? Assuming maybe a build number.
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It's how LG designates their ROM builds. On the VS985 G3, 10B, 11C (I think it was) and 12B were all KitKat. 23C and 24B were Lollipop 5.0.1. 35B is 5.1.1.
You can find that information on any Android phone in Settings / About phone / Software info. If you flash a custom ROM the ROM developer can make it say anything they want but if the ROM is LG ROM based, it will usually still keep the proper build #.
The build numbers differ on different LG devices. I did notice that another newer device (G4?) starting on 5.1.1 was build 10B.
Besides the two numbers and letter, there's also numbers after. For example, the TOT method uses 10B_03. We don't have copies of a 10B_03 KDZ but we do have 10B_01. What that means is that using the KDZ method, that we can't take OTAs from 10B_01 to upgrade the phone, because 10B_03 was the actual officially released ROM. Doesn't change anything else, though, in this case.
Other manufacturers use their own coding system.
You're welcome.
Edit: where to find it depends on what you want to do with it. If your phone arrives with an official stock ROM, and if it's not already on 35B, and you use it with a Verizon SIM, then you'll be offered OTAs to eventually reach 35B. If you're looking for the 35B KDZ to make your phone official, unrooted completely stock on the latest release, you'll have to Google for a link to the 35B KDZ. I know there's links in some threads on here. I might have a copy on my Android File Host section too - I forget what I have on there since I mostly use it for my tablet.
If you really need it I can get more specific. You didn't answer whether you want to be rooted and/or have custom recovery. If you do, then you don't need the 35B KDZ. You need the 10B TOT (just a different format official file from LG for their ROM) and I forgot to mention you also need the new 35B DLL to use with the 10B TOT because 35B keeps you from downgrading except using that method. You can find the .DLL in @holiealmunus ' thread about 35B in General.
After rooting and putting TWRP on you can just flash a 35B based ROM if that's what you want to do with it.
Hey thanks man. Appreciate it. I think I'll root it for now , so I can run well root required apps etc
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Hey thanks man. Appreciate it. I think I'll root it for now , so I can run well root required apps etc
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You're welcome!
Reasons to downgrade to 10B as opposed to any other build: 10B was the last release that the Stump app works on to root (in brute force mode), and it's easy to put TWRP on (with TWRP Manager).
Good deal I'll report back this weekend
Enjoy your new/used G3. I got mine used a few months ago. If your battery life seems poor then check the date stamped on the battery. If its over a year old replace.
What's a good replacement. I bumped around here and it seems like aftermarket is it
I got a TQTHL battery off eBay. It claims 4500mah but its certainly not. I think its somewhere around 3500-4000 since I get similar battery life to my old Droid Turbo 4-5 hours of screen time with 24-36 hours of uptime. My used stock battery didn't even get 3 hours or last all day. YMMV
Hey guys, the phone is a 35b. Says software vs98535b.
I can root, right? I'm kinda confused...
Thats all Im after. The phone is for my wife, so I just want root so I can use root apps
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Hey guys, the phone is a 35b. Says software vs98535b.
I can root, right? I'm kinda confused...
Thats all Im after. The phone is for my wife, so I just want root so I can use root apps
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Yes, with Kingroot.
Thanks!
Got it. I also removed kingroot and the like and replaced it with superuser app.
Thanks
Question, guys... Should I update to MM?
Is the 5.1.1 buggy or does it present bad battery life? I noticed the screen would get 100% bright by itself, even though I had it at 50%...
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Question, guys... Should I update to MM?
Is the 5.1.1 buggy or does it present bad battery life? I noticed the screen would get 100% bright by itself, even though I had it at 50%...
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The auto brightness issue on 35B is the only issue I've had. Other than that it was a vast improvement over previous official releases. To fix it, it was recommended to me to use Lux Lite in the Play Store. Now I use it on the phone and my tablet, it works very well and is very configurable.
You're talking apples and oranges regarding official LG stock (rooted) ROM versus CyanogenMod, the latter being the only way of putting Marshmallow on this phone since LG hasn't released it yet but since they did for the D855 I think they will for the other G3s.
Try it if you like but I don't bother flashing CM any more. Personally I find that CM builds create more problems than they solve.
Of course, I'm running @xdabbeb 's VS985 v2.0 ROM which spoils me even more on an LG-based ROM.
Thanks once again. I think I'll leave it as is. She doesn't really know much about roms and such, so I'd be flashing or fixing things here and there.
Thanks again
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Well mine one is used too (Great deal to finally retire the almighty s2 i9100...) it came with the 35B, use this apk to flash the twrp on your device and if it worked , VOILA ... The next thing you should do is to either debloat the phone or flash a stock based custom rom (Personal Favorite is skydragon).
PD: This worked for me Im just sharing how it went , good luck
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That hasn't been updated for 35B, it's for 23C only. It worked for you? The Play Store notes even says "Don't flash this if you are on 5.1.1 (vs985 v35a or 35b)" and the author's thread doesn't mention a version for 35B.
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That hasn't been updated for 35B, it's for 23C only. It worked for you? The Play Store notes even says "Don't flash this if you are on 5.1.1 (vs985 v35a or 35b)" and the author's thread doesn't mention a version for 35B.
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Thats really strange it all was just a click and done ...
I got a friend who has a lg g3 and is on vs98547A. No root. Is it possible to downgrade from 47A to at least 10B or to an os that can be rooted. Thanks
Please don't post the same question in multiple threads. This, however, was the correct place to post it.
If you don't care about having root and custom recovery, then you can downgrade one of three ways, but I'll only discuss the first two ways as the third way is more complicated and more focused on those who need a "last-ditch" effort to downgrade and get TWRP put on.
1. You can downgrade from 46A or 47A to 35B by flashing the 35B KDZ with LG Flash Tool 2014.
2. You can downgrade to any KDZ previous to 35B (10B, 12B, 23C or 24B) by first flashing the 10B TOT using the 35B .DLL, and then you can flash whatever KDZ you like.
If you do want to be rooted and have a custom recovery, then go with option #2 as far as flashing the 10B TOT using the 35B .DLL, root with the Stump app, then use TWRP Manager from the Play Store to flash TWRP, then you can flash whatever ROM you want.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Please don't post the same question in multiple threads. This, however, was the correct place to post it.
If you don't care about having root and custom recovery, then you can downgrade one of three ways, but I'll only discuss the first two ways as the third way is more complicated and more focused on those who need a "last-ditch" effort to downgrade and get TWRP put on.
1. You can downgrade from 46A or 47A to 35B by flashing the 35B KDZ with LG Flash Tool 2014.
2. You can downgrade to any KDZ previous to 35B (10B, 12B, 23C or 24B) by first flashing the 10B TOT using the 35B .DLL, and then you can flash whatever KDZ you like.
If you do want to be rooted and have a custom recovery, then go with option #2 as far as flashing the 10B TOT using the 35B .DLL, root with the Stump app, then use TWRP Manager from the Play Store to flash TWRP, then you can flash whatever ROM you want.
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ok sorry for muti. threds, did not know how much support is on the g3 since the phone has been out for more then 2 years i think. ok i understand that i can downgrade to 35B, once on 35B you saying i can dwngrade to 10B if i wanted to, if so cool, now what i dont understand is flashing 10B TOT useing the 35B DLL, i never heard of somthing like that
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ok sorry for muti. threds, did not know how much support is on the g3 since the phone has been out for more then 2 years i think. ok i understand that i can downgrade to 35B, once on 35B you saying i can dwngrade to 10B if i wanted to, if so cool, now what i dont understand is flashing 10B TOT useing the 35B DLL, i never heard of somthing like that
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No problem.
No, I meant something different.
From 35B, 46A or 47A, you can only flash KDZs 35B and higher. The only way to downgrade to lower than 35B from 35B, 46A or 47A is to use the 10B TOT with the 35B .DLL.
You don't have to go to 35B first in order to get to 10B. For some reason when I was replying at first I forgot you said about "so you can root".
TOTs are like KDZs but actually they flash more partitions than KDZs do, and they use a different program and instructions to flash. You can find all the KDZs and the only TOT we have, along with the 35B .DLL in my Android File Host section which I link to from @annoyingduck 's stickied return to stock thread in the General section, also the first link in my signature below. The software to flash TOTs you'll have to Google for.
We used to use a different .DLL to flash the 10B TOT, but it didn't work once we got to 35B. A user found that using the .DLL that's extracted from the 35B KDZ enabled us to use the TOT method on 35B and above (so far) again.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
No problem.
No, I meant something different.
From 35B, 46A or 47A, you can only flash KDZs 35B and higher. The only way to downgrade to lower than 35B from 35B, 46A or 47A is to use the 10B TOT with the 35B .DLL.
You don't have to go to 35B first in order to get to 10B. For some reason when I was replying at first I forgot you said about "so you can root".
TOTs are like KDZs but actually they flash more partitions than KDZs do, and they use a different program and instructions to flash. You can find all the KDZs and the only TOT we have, along with the 35B .DLL in my Android File Host section which I link to from @annoyingduck 's stickied return to stock thread in the General section, also the first link in my signature below. The software to flash TOTs you'll have to Google for.
We used to use a different .DLL to flash the 10B TOT, but it didn't work once we got to 35B. A user found that using the .DLL that's extracted from the 35B KDZ enabled us to use the TOT method on 35B and above (so far) again.
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ok i be doing some reading here and there, now as for the TOT will LGUP tool work with the LG G3 so i can refurbish the phone or upgrade so it can be on 10B. if i am right, good, if not like i said i do some reading around first aand see i can understand it
i know i got to find the 10Btot with 35B DLL. hope to find it
its ok that you forget, its morning
LASERWOLF452 said:
ok i be doing some reading here and there, now as for the TOT will LGUP tool work with the LG G3 so i can refurbish the phone or upgrade so it can be on 10B. if i am right, good, if not like i said i do some reading around first aand see i can understand it
i know i got to find the 10Btot with 35B DLL. hope to find it
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I tried LGUp once. I couldn't get it to work. To my understanding, it's for the D855 variant only, but I could be wrong. There's a link at the top of the second post of that stickied thread I mentioned to some TOT directions, but the OP of that thread doesn't maintain it any more so I don't know if any links to the flashing software, etc, work, but you might at least get an idea of what you're looking for there.
its ok that you forget, its morning
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LOL!
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
I tried LGUp once. I couldn't get it to work. To my understanding, it's for the D855 variant only, but I could be wrong. There's a link at the top of the second post of that stickied thread I mentioned to some TOT directions, but the OP of that thread doesn't maintain it any more so I don't know if any links to the flashing software, etc, work, but you might at least get an idea of what you're looking for there.
LOL!
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can i use this then for the downgrade or no, i got 13 tabs open and still looking around
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/verizon-lg-g3-one-toolkit-vs985-root-t3124846
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can i use this then for the downgrade or no, i got 13 tabs open and still looking around
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I have no personal experience with that. To my understanding, it's basically a central repository for all things needed for different aspects of doing things with the VS985 - it makes use of the same individual tools that are available outside the toolkit. It may work for what you need.
I've preferred to use the tools necessary to do what needs doing, directly.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
I have no personal experience with that. To my understanding, it's basically a central repository for all things needed for different aspects of doing things with the VS985 - it makes use of the same individual tools that are available outside the toolkit. It may work for what you need.
I've preferred to use the tools necessary to do what needs doing, directly.
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i can try out the tool kit and see how it will do for me. i am still lost on this downgrade process at the moment and i don't wont to bother you with 20 questions on your method, if the took kit works for me i will still give you credit for helping out, even tho i said friend, i want to upgrade my g3 to 47A so i can mess with the downgrade process and make a youtube video walk through to help people who has no idea to do this like me at the moment, but i do the homework figuring out things till i understand them
here is a video how to do the V10 vs990 root and i had a few people said i helped out along with lg G4 root and all, i still give credit to people who do those methods.
https://youtu.be/orCP9Y7LQD4
my phone has never been on 47A i am on 35B using jasmine Rom, i was on 12B at the first with my g3 stock, can i KDZ 47A to my G3 and have no issues or what?
LASERWOLF452 said:
i can try out the tool kit and see how it will do for me. i am still lost on this downgrade process at the moment and i don't wont to bother you with 20 questions on your method, if the took kit works for me i will still give you credit for helping out, even tho i said friend, i want to upgrade my g3 to 47A so i can mess with the downgrade process and make a youtube video walk through to help people who has no idea to do this like me at the moment, but i do the homework figuring out things till i understand them
here is a video how to do the V10 vs990 root and i had a few people said i helped out along with lg G4 root and all, i still give credit to people who do those methods.
my phone has never been on 47A i am on 35B using jasmine Rom, i was on 12B at the first with my g3 stock, can i KDZ 47A to my G3 and have no issues or what?
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Yes, on any stock ROM earlier than 35B you can flash any VS985 KDZ.
Good luck!
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Yes, on any stock ROM earlier than 35B you can flash any VS985 KDZ.
Good luck!
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i hope it comes to a success, if so i send you a message letting you know how well it goes, thank you for the help bro
LASERWOLF452 said:
i hope it comes to a success, if so i send you a message letting you know how well it goes, thank you for the help bro
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You're welcome!
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You're welcome!
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ok i cant get that method to work. so i go with yours, if i ask noob questions, or something dumb i am sorry, i have a learning disability and i understand things better when its broken down. i do learn from what i been told and as i mess with it as you show me i will understand it. depending tho. so when you get time can you help me get to 10B i do know computers really well but the thing i am weak at is understanding your method
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ok i cant get that method to work. so i go with yours, if i ask noob questions, or something dumb i am sorry, i have a learning disability and i understand things better when its broken down. i do learn from what i been told and as i mess with it as you show me i will understand it. depending tho. so when you get time can you help me get to 10B i do know computers really well but the thing i am weak at is understanding your method
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The first search result "TOT Method | LG Flash Tool Guide" at:
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=tot%20method, except you'll need this .DLL https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759885198 instead of "LGVS985_20140620_LGFLASHv160.dllLGVS985_20140620_LGFLASHv160.dll".
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
The first search result "TOT Method | LG Flash Tool Guide" at:
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=tot%20method, except you'll need this .DLL https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759885198 instead of "LGVS985_20140620_LGFLASHv160.dllLGVS985_20140620_LGFLASHv160.dll".
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thank you so much, it is back on 10B and now i be making a video, you are going to get a huge thanks for this , sadly i do not know how to pronounce your name
LASERWOLF452 said:
thank you so much, it is back on 10B and now i be making a video, you are going to get a huge thanks for this , sadly i do not know how to pronounce your name
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You're welcome! Glad things went as planned. No problem really.
My handle is like the second Mad Max movie "The Road Warrior"
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), but backwards. I have "Road" mispelled "rode" on purpose. Someone called me the road warrior in the Army 30 years ago this year. When I got out of the Army I started using it on computer "bulletin boards" (BBS), but backwards just to be different.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You're welcome! Glad things went as planned. No problem really.
My handle is like the second Mad Max movie "The Road Warrior"
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), but backwards. I have "Road" mispelled "rode" on purpose. Someone called me the road warrior in the Army 30 years ago this year. When I got out of the Army I started using it on computer "bulletin boards" (BBS), but backwards just to be different.
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lol nice i was sitting here like how do you say his name, i see it now, cool i like that, well i am working on the video now and hope this will help a friend with there phone to. thanks again bro and i make sure they know to hit that thanks button
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You're welcome! Glad things went as planned. No problem really.
My handle is like the second Mad Max movie "The Road Warrior"
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), but backwards. I have "Road" mispelled "rode" on purpose. Someone called me the road warrior in the Army 30 years ago this year. When I got out of the Army I started using it on computer "bulletin boards" (BBS), but backwards just to be different.
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i want to let you know that for the time i been owning the LGG3, i want to thank you for your help, when i was looking at my older post how to root and upgraded to 12B. i saw your post that you helped me with the G3 alot, so every time i make a video about the G3 i give you thanks on the video, i just posted one and realized i said nothing so i added it on the description for the LG root. so ya bro, thank you for all what you have done and i really do thank you for the help. you are awesome i dont care what anyone says keep up the awesome work bro
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i want to let you know that for the time i been owning the LGG3, i want to thank you for your help, when i was looking at my older post how to root and upgraded to 12B. i saw your post that you helped me with the G3 alot, so every time i make a video about the G3 i give you thanks on the video, i just posted one and realized i said nothing so i added it on the description for the LG root. so ya bro, thank you for all what you have done and i really do thank you for the help. you are awesome i dont care what anyone says keep up the awesome work bro
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You're very welcome! Thank you for the kind words. Cheers mate.
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thank you so much, it is back on 10B and now i be making a video, you are going to get a huge thanks for this , sadly i do not know how to pronounce your name
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hi there, i was curious do you posting these videos? i can't seem to find them anywhere. thanks
It appears LG is going to release the upcoming Google Security Patches to the LG G line and newer models. This apparently includes the G3, but not sure if that includes the Verizon version of the G3. So this will include all the January security fixes from Google.
https://androidcommunity.com/lg-ann...cial-release-to-nexus-pixel-devices-20170102/
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It appears LG is going to release the upcoming Google Security Patches to the LG G line and newer models. This apparently includes the G3, but not sure if that includes the Verizon version of the G3. So this will include all the January security fixes from Google.
https://androidcommunity.com/lg-ann...cial-release-to-nexus-pixel-devices-20170102/
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It's here Software Version "VS9854AA" Security patch level 2016-12-01.
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It's here Software Version "VS9854AA" Security patch level 2016-12-01.
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That's a strange version. I would have assumed it would be 49B or 50A. Never seen a 4AA before. Weird.
But thanks for the info!
TOT back
For those interested I was on Fulmics 6.7, I toted back to 10B, Kdz to 49A and took the 4AA update. Wanted to see if I could TOT back and yes you can. Toted back to 10B and Back to Fulmics. Just a heads up for any one interested.
VS98549A
VS9854AA
I think I see what they did. It's hexadecimal. In base-16, A follows 9. A equals decimal 10. lol
So my apologies to the previous poster who did give the correct version. Since I don't have a functioning G3 anymore, I had no way to check it. I just haven't had the heart to throw away/dispose of my G3, yet. It sits on my desk. RIP G3. :crying:
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VS98549A
VS9854AA
I think I see what they did. It's hexadecimal. In base-16, A follows 9. A equals decimal 10. lol
So my apologies to the previous poster who did give the correct version. Since I don't have a functioning G3 anymore, I had no way to check it. I just haven't had the heart to throw away/dispose of my G3, yet. It sits on my desk. RIP G3. :crying:
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Is this version Root-able?
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Is this version Root-able?
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Ever since 48A, I don't believe you can root. You have to downgrade to 47A to at least use Kingroot. Otherwise, for all non-K models, the best option is to TOT flash to 10B and use Stumproot and then flash a custom stock-based ROM. XDEBs is the most popular.
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Ever since 48A, I don't believe you can root. You have to downgrade to 47A to at least use Kingroot. Otherwise, for all non-K models, the best option is to TOT flash to 10B and use Stumproot and then flash a custom stock-based ROM. XDEBs is the most popular.
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OK,
Well I am currently using Tekcafe v3.5 with Gabriel Kernel for more than 2 months and its working absolutely perfect.
iBolski said:
Ever since 48A, I don't believe you can root. You have to downgrade to 47A to at least use Kingroot. Otherwise, for all non-K models, the best option is to TOT flash to 10B and use Stumproot and then flash a custom stock-based ROM. XDEBs is the most popular.
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Haven't had to downgrade before, and my wife is running the latest OTA with a boatload of problems. Can you point me in the direction for downgrading so I can get her on a different ROM?
roflhorse said:
Haven't had to downgrade before, and my wife is running the latest OTA with a boatload of problems. Can you point me in the direction for downgrading so I can get her on a different ROM?
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First, you have to verify what version of phone she has because if she has the K model, you will not be able to flash custom ROMs as you cannot downgrade to 10B. You can only KDZ flash to 47A which is still marshmallow. Have you done a factory reset first?
If so and she still is having problems, open up the back, remove the battery and see what her model number is. If it ends in a K (such as VS985K, or VS985WK), then you are out of luck and cannot downgrade and flash custom ROMs. You can only KDZ flash 47A, 48A or 49A images which does a factory data reset (you'll lose all data). So if you go this route, then backup all her data to your PC first.
If the model number does NOT end in a K, then you can downgrade to 10B via a TOT flash. Again, backup ALL data on her phone as it WILL be lost.
You can find instructions to downgrade to 10B here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-downgrade-to-10b-t3354834
If she has a model K and you want to flash to 47A or 48A or 49A, then you can follow these instructions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140
You can get the 47/48/49A KDZ images from here:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=35484
NOTE: Read, read, read, and then read all the instructions one more time. Make sure you completely understand what is required and how to do it. It's hard to brick it beyond repair, but you can put it into a bulk mode which requires opening up the device, and exposing the motherboard so you can short two pins. It's not completely undoable, but it can be a pain if you put it into bulk mode. That usually happens when someone flashes an incorrect boot image onto the device that is not compatible. So, again, read, read, and read again the instructions and ensure you understand everything before even beginning to attempt to flash.
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Get me a kdz and I'll see if I can find the time to do so. No promises, however, as I have a lot going on IRL.
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Anybody have any idea where to get the newest KDZ for xdabbeb to work with?
Any recommendations for bootable replacement 4 my vs985?
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Any recommendations for bootable replacement 4 my vs985?
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Rootable
Sent from my VS985 4G using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Thank you thank you! I purchased a used Verizonn G3 recently to use with the BYOP program on Straight Talk. I have to have a CDMA variant where I live. I had recently rooted and installed a custom ROM (and extra goodies) on a D850 (AT&T G3) for someone else, and liked the outcome so much I HAD to have one! So after finding a very good deal on a Verizon model I couldn't wait to get it redone. That was a little over a month ago, and after first doing my diligent research on the exact procedure to use I found in horror that not only had the AA patch already been put on my phone, but that it was causing problems to those who had updated, mainly in that many could no longer hook up to wifi (mine will NOT hook to wifi, and I have found NO remedy). Then I read by someone who had tried flashing back that it had caused his phone to reset the IMEI to all zeros, and rendered it useless.. So I chose to leave well enough alone figuring that someone would figure it out soon. In all likelihood the person who had screwed up his phone flashing back did something wrong, but I didn't want to chance it. Since you found that you can indeed do it I can't wait to get 'er done! Well I will wait another day or two I guess because I will THOROUGHLY research what I need to do and make sure I have all the right things downloaded prior to actually doing it because it is the only phone I have now so I really want it to go smoothly, which I've found it almost always does IF the instructions are followed to the letter and you've read over the entire thread to make sure that your bases are covered concerning any problems that did surface. I suppose many may think I'm overly cautious, but to date I've rooted and customized quite a few devices for people, and to date have not so much as soft bricked one yet.
Again thank you for being the "guinea pig" and testing this!!! You have no idea how much it's appreciated. You just made my whole week better!
Forgive me if I'm in the wrong forum or thread for this.
I had my VS985 G3 rooted with Lollipop but I unrooted to upgrade to Marshmallow a while back. Interested in rooting again but I'm having trouble finding a method for my build number, which is MRA58K. Android version is 6.0. I searched around and found methods for the 47A build but nothing for 58K. Does anyone know if there is a root method for the G3 with 6.0 and the MRA58K build?
Unfortunately not, 47A is the latest VS985 build number which has a root method available.
@jmillgrip questions go in the Q&A section. Report your own post to a moderator and ask them to move it there by clicking the /!\ icon on the lower left corner of your post.
If you do not have a "K" after the VS985 under the battery such as VS985WK, then you can downgrade via the VS985 10B TOT and root etc from there. They are literally dozens of threads that mention how to do this in the General and Q&A sections.
If your model does have a K somewhere after the VS985 (it won't show in Android's About menu, only under the battery), then you absolutely cannot downgrade or root once you're on Marshmallow.
Ok thanks. I reported the post to have it moved. Can I ask, if the 47A build is the latest one that has a root method then why wouldn't I downgrade to that instead of 10B?
I checked under the battery and there's is no K.
Thanks for your help!
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
@jmillgrip questions go in the Q&A section. Report your own post to a moderator and ask them to move it there by clicking the /!\ icon on the lower left corner of your post.
If you do not have a "K" after the VS985 under the battery such as VS985WK, then you can downgrade via the VS985 10B TOT and root etc from there. They are literally dozens of threads that mention how to do this in the General and Q&A sections.
If your model does have a K somewhere after the VS985 (it won't show in Android's About menu, only under the battery), then you absolutely cannot downgrade or root once you're on Marshmallow.
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I was mistaken. It's software version 4BA.
Moved to Q&A section.
jmillgrip said:
Ok thanks. I reported the post to have it moved. Can I ask, if the 47A build is the latest one that has a root method then why wouldn't I downgrade to that instead of 10B?
I checked under the battery and there's is no K.
Thanks for your help!
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Thanks for having it moved, and you're welcome! You're in the minority of people who actually have their posts moved even after I tell them how to do it.
I saw your other post about it being a build higher than 47A, but 1) I don't even remember being able to root 47A directly, 2) I moved on from this phone five months ago and no longer have it, 3) If 47A is able to be rooted, it was either through a workaround and was actually just an alternate method of downgrading so that you can root that I tested and posted about that was clunky at best but bricked a very few people, and permanently bricked maybe 2-3 people (but that was also before we knew about the "K" variant so that could've been a factor) AND/OR it involved KingRoot, which I recommend avoiding at all costs when possible, and 4) long story short - too late, it is just plain easiest to root and install TWRP from 10B. I apologize for over-explaining, it's just what I do.
Ok I see. I definitely don't want to do anything shifty. My phone is super stable and I like it that way. I just want root to get rid of bloatware mainly. 10b will take me back to Lollipop though correct? I really want to stay with Marshmallow.
Ok I think I understand. I downgrade to install TWRP and get root access. Then I can upgrade back to Marshmallow if I want?
jmillgrip said:
Ok I think I understand. I downgrade to install TWRP and get root access. Then I can upgrade back to Marshmallow if I want?
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that's correct. you'll need to flash a rom that's already rooted. XDABBEB's VS985 3.1.1 is a good one. you'll also need to flash the correct bootstack that goes with the rom. follow the instructions in the post and you should be good.
Thanks. The ROM seems cool. I'm just not totally understanding which bootstack is the correct one.
jmillgrip said:
Thanks. The ROM seems cool. I'm just not totally understanding which bootstack is the correct one.
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if you're going to flash that rom, you'll need the 35b bootstack. follow the instructions in the first post of that thread.
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that's correct. you'll need to flash a rom that's already rooted. XDABBEB's VS985 3.1.1 is a good one. you'll also need to flash the correct bootstack that goes with the rom. follow the instructions in the post and you should be good.
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wonderin if u might know any thing here
i picked one of these up it seems hardbrick i had it in hsloader mode been a while so now i dont know what firmware it was on to download to extract and rstore not famil with verizon phones.
im setup for flashing tots i have old lgflashtool but rite now the phone is still dead except when i ground out the pins i get again hsloader mode till i unplug it but i havent flashed anything in board diag yet
TheMadScientist420 said:
wonderin if u might know any thing here
i picked one of these up it seems hardbrick i had it in hsloader mode been a while so now i dont know what firmware it was on to download to extract and rstore not famil with verizon phones.
im setup for flashing tots i have old lgflashtool but rite now the phone is still dead except when i ground out the pins i get again hsloader mode till i unplug it but i havent flashed anything in board diag yet
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sorry, i'm not using my g3 anymore and i never dealt with a hardbrick. there's several posts about unbricking the g3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/fix-unbrick-lg-g3-stuck-qualcomm-hs-usb-t2933853
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/how-to-hardbrick-guide-using-test-t3276928
good luck.