Sorry if this has been asked but I looked through and didn't see any LG based PIE ROMS.
Are there any about?
I've tried all the usual PIE ROMS (Lineage, DOT, HAVOC etc). Just fancy trying an LG Based Custom ROM without going back to complete stock.
Thanks,
Ross
Roshi69 said:
Sorry if this has been asked but I looked through and didn't see any LG based PIE ROMS.
Are there any about?
I've tried all the usual PIE ROMS (Lineage, DOT, HAVOC etc). Just fancy trying an LG Based Custom ROM without going back to complete stock.
Thanks,
Ross
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Well, first LG has to release Pie. I'm only half-joking.
EU H930 30a failed as Release Candidate and EU H93030b became the first official EU H930 Pie release for that variant. Then H930 30b was pulled from LG's servers due to RAM management complaints. A new, improved version supposedly released among Korean carrier variants. Australia H930DS got Pie less than a month ago, but don't think it's new, improved one. No North American variants have received Pie yet.
So, everyone is sort of in limbo.
Back during early Nougat and early Oreo there were a couple of stock-based ROMs. WETA US998 ROM by @Mentalmuso and BOOMBOX by @Whiskeyomega (which achieved cult status with audiophiles). Both departed the scene about a year ago. WETA Nougat was a favorite of many, but the Oreo version was never really finished. Link was posted unofficially just to show progress, but dev then said he was moving on to other things. Boombox Oreo was never updated past August 2018 -- whereas in the 12 months since then LG has given us DTS 3D stereo libs in stock Oreo updates and major camera improvements.
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COMMENTARY
Stock ROMs are few and far between for two reasons:
1) unlike the old days, current LG firmware doesn't need much improvement (at least Oreo). It's very stable, fast, fluid. Great battery life.
Don't like the look?
Install Nova launcher with cube rotation, your choice of icon packs, your own wallpaper.
Want some mods?
* Install Anxious V30 Magisk mod. (Still for Oreo right now. The dev may develop for Pie when it's ever released for her North American carrier. I'm still on stock, rooted Oreo so that's perfectly fine.)
Enables:
All Lockscreen Weather Animations, Anxious Kernel Script, Custom/V50 App Profiles, DTS:X 3D Surround, Dual Speaker for North American Variants, Falsified Advanced DAC Mode (a.k.a. Forced HIM, but well done), G7/V40/V50 Camera Features (Updated Camera App, Updated Gallery App, Google Lens, Super Bright Mode, Updated AI & Filter Data), Google Phone (stable), Google Sans, JoyPixels 5.0, LG Equalizer Settings (w/ Custom EQ), Pixel Roboto & Various Other Fonts, Pixel WiFi Mod, Razer Phone 2 Nova Launcher, US GPS Config, YouTube Vanced (Black);
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* install EdXposed (passes Safety Net) and then install Gravity Box. Other EdXposed mods available.
* Turn on call recording
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/volume-button-answer-mod-call-ui-oreo-t3951967
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/enable-native-call-recording-lg-v30-t3869260
Think there's some bloatware you don't need?
Install Titanium Backup, and freeze whatever you don't like. (US998 has almost no bloatware to begin with. I froze Twitter and maybe one other app.)
2) Because of #1, most devs don't like to spend time on stock ROMs. @Whiskeyomega developed some audio mods (which he posted as standalone mods in Themes/Apps section), and then his Boombox ROM was mostly giving users their choice of which audio mods to install (which anyone could themselves on stock from this standalone mods) and some other tweaks/debloating. It was basically his personal version of stock ROM, which anyone can do themselves. See point #1 again and all the stuff you can do yourself, which includes audio mods.
MOST devs who create full blown ROMs want to do BIGGER things than merely tweak/debloat already-debloated stock firmware. So, they go to AOSP/Lineage ROMs. (I'm not including public service ROMs like the stock-based TWRP flashable zips. Those have some build prop tweaks, but are mainly KDZ rebuilt as a ROM -- which we all APPRECIATE GREATLY!)
Once stock Pie is released widely, most ROM devs will move on to Android 10 (Q) ROMs. Because they will want to do something not yet done.
ChazzMatt said:
Well, first LG has to release Pie. I'm only half-joking.
EU H930 30a failed as Release Candidate and EU H93030b became the first official EU H930 Pie release for that variant. Then H930 30b was pulled from LG's servers due to RAM management complaints. A new, improved version supposedly released among Korean carrier variants. Australia H930DS got Pie less than a month ago, but don't think it's new, improved one. No North American variants have received Pie yet.
So, everyone is sort of in limbo.
Back during early Nougat and early Oreo there were a couple of stock-based ROMs. WETA US998 ROM by @Mentalmuso and BOOMBOX by @Whiskeyomega's which achieved cult status with audiophiles. Both departed the scene about a year ago. WETA Nougat was a favorite of many, but the Oreo version was never really finished. Link was posted unofficially just to show progress, but dev then said he was moving on to other things. Boombox Oreo was never updated past August 2018 -- whereas in the 12 months since then LG has given us DTS 3D stereo libs in stock Oreo updates and major camera improvements.
Stock ROMs are few and far between for two reasons:
1) unlike the old days, current LG firmware doesn't need much improvement (at least Oreo). It's very stable, fast, fluid. Great battery life.
Don't like the look?
Install Nova launcher with cube rotation, your choice of icon packs, your own wallpaper.
Want some mods?
* Install Anxious V30 Magisk mod. (Still for Oreo right now. The dev may develop for Pie when it's ever released for her North American carrier. I'm still on stock, rooted Oreo so that's perfectly fine.)
* install EdXposed (passes Safety Net) and then install Gravity Box. Other EdXposed mods available.
* Turn on call recording
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/volume-button-answer-mod-call-ui-oreo-t3951967
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/enable-native-call-recording-lg-v30-t3869260
Think there's some bloatware you don't need?
Install Titanium Backup, and freeze whatever you don't like. (US998 has almost no bloatware to begin with. I froze Twitter and maybe one other app.)
2) Because of #1, most devs don't like to spend time on stock ROMs. @Whiskeyomega developed some audio mods (which he posted as standalone mods in Themes/Apps section), and then his Boombox ROM was mostly giving users their choice of which audio mods to install (which anyone could themselves on stock from this standalone mods) and some other tweaks/debloating. It was basically his personal version of stock ROM, which anyone can do themselves. See point #1 again and all the stuff you can do yourself, which includes audio mods.
So, MOST devs want to do BIGGER things than merely tweak/debloat already-debloated stock firmware. So, they go to AOSP/Lineage ROMs.
Once stock Pie is released widely, most devs will move on to Android 10 (Q) ROMs. Because they will want to do something not yet done.
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Suppose that all makes sense.
I'm currently running Lineage and have no complaints...
I just sort of fancied trying the LG software again if it was out for PIE and someone may have had a rooted ROM that allows changing the navigation, status bar etc
Roshi69 said:
Suppose that all makes sense.
I'm currently running Lineage and have no complaints...
I just sort of fancied trying the LG software again if it was out for PIE and someone may have had a rooted ROM that allows changing the navigation, status bar etc
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I'm running rooted stock firmware with no complaints. I changed status bar icons with Xposed mods (including Gravity Box and Xstana), I'm running Nova launcher with my choice of icons, Anxious V30 mod and other stuff.
Agreed, mod rom can be replace by xposed and stuff. What we lack is a back port rom from newer model like v50. (Like what we see on older s series have backport rom from newe one)
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Hello,
I have a V30+ sold as a US998 running on T-Mobile US. Is it possible to get VoLTE working on the custom ROMs for this phone? VoLTE works with the stock ROM but I don't want stock. On my other phones, AOSP and other non-stock ROMs are able to do VoLTE with no problems.
Is part of the problem that all the custom ROMs are based on the H930? Do I need for someone to build a US998 based custom ROM for it to work?
This is the only thing preventing me from using this phone as my daily driver. I love the hardware and form-factor but need clear voice calls.
Thanks in advance,
Carl
Sorry, ignore answer.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
clipcarl said:
Hello,
I have a V30+ sold as a US998 running on T-Mobile US. Is it possible to get VoLTE working on the custom ROMs for this phone? VoLTE works with the stock ROM but I don't want stock. On my other phones, AOSP and other non-stock ROMs are able to do VoLTE with no problems.
Is part of the problem that all the custom ROMs are based on the H930? Do I need for someone to build a US998 based custom ROM for it to work?
This is the only thing preventing me from using this phone as my daily driver. I love the hardware and form-factor but need clear voice calls.
Thanks in advance,
Carl
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No VoLTE will not work and never will on custom roms
JohnFawkes said:
No VoLTE will not work and never will on custom roms
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Can you elaborate? As I said I've used many, many custom ROMs where VoLTE works. Are you saying this phone is different somehow? If so, how? Thanks!
Have you tried this guide?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/guide-volte-vowifi-functional-available-t3834267
clipcarl said:
Can you elaborate? As I said I've used many, many custom ROMs where VoLTE works. Are you saying this phone is different somehow? If so, how? Thanks!
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LG has modified the volte framework. its not portable to custom roms. its been attempted by different people who do this kind of stuff with other devices. @SGCMarkus can elaborate more on this subject
saintsimon said:
Have you tried this guide?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/guide-volte-vowifi-functional-available-t3834267
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Thanks for your reply. I looked at that thread but my phone does not seem to have the /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/OP parttion that's needed to follow the instructions in that thread. Maybe different versions of the phone are flashed with different partitions and the US998 doesn't have that?
JohnFawkes said:
LG has modified the volte framework. its not portable to custom roms. its been attempted by different people who do this kind of stuff with other devices. @SGCMarkus can elaborate more on this subject
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OK, thanks. So the method described in the post linked by @saintsimon doesn't work on custom ROMs? I'm not sure its point then as the stock ROM seems to have VoLTE built in?
clipcarl said:
OK, thanks. So the method described in the post linked by @saintsimon doesn't work on custom ROMs? I'm not sure its point then as the stock ROM seems to have VoLTE built in?
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Stock ROM has VoLTE, yes, but the /OP partition on for example the H930, decides which features are allowed on which carrier... aka it disables/enables some settings depending on the sim card inserted.
For VoLTE: LG modiefied the modem in a way that the IMS services cant talk to it. They may start, you may have the settings to enable it, but they wont work.
Other manufacturers (Xiaomi, Oneplus...) use standard Qualcomm implementation for this, which is to a big part open source, thats why it works there.
SGCMarkus said:
Stock ROM has VoLTE, yes, but the /OP partition on for example the H930, decides which features are allowed on which carrier... aka it disables/enables some settings depending on the sim card inserted.
For VoLTE: LG modiefied the modem in a way that the IMS services cant talk to it. They may start, you may have the settings to enable it, but they wont work.
Other manufacturers (Xiaomi, Oneplus...) use standard Qualcomm implementation for this, which is to a big part open source, thats why it works there.
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Thanks for the response.
So there must be a different partition or method on the US998 that enables VoLTE? Can we use that method in the same way that H930 owners can use the /OP method?
Or would it be possible to use some LG recovery tool to completely reflash and repartition my US998 so that essentially it becomes an H930 thereby allowing me to use the /OP method and enable VoLTE?
It's kind of frustrating because this phone with a custom ROM would be nearly ideal for me but because of this issue it gathers dust. (And don't get me started on the V35 I bought to "upgrade" it!)
clipcarl said:
Thanks for the response.
So there must be a different partition or method on the US998 that enables VoLTE? Can we use that method in the same way that H930 owners can use the /OP method?
Or would it be possible to use some LG recovery tool to completely reflash and repartition my US998 so that essentially it becomes an H930 thereby allowing me to use the /OP method and enable VoLTE?
It's kind of frustrating because this phone with a custom ROM would be nearly ideal for me but because of this issue it gathers dust. (And don't get me started on the V35 I bought to "upgrade" it!)
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From what ive been told all the open market variants should have a /OP partition... but appearantly not (anymore)... The H933 has one though, i think
I dont think you can convert a US998 to a H930 though... and using its /OP partition would be pointless, because it only has carriers from Europe in it.
SGCMarkus said:
From what ive been told all the open market variants should have a /OP partition... but appearantly not (anymore)... The H933 has one though, i think
I dont think you can convert a US998 to a H930 though... and using its /OP partition would be pointless, because it only has carriers from Europe in it.
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So I guess question is: if some (all?) US998s don't have an /OP partition then how does VoLTE work on the stock ROM on these phones? Any idea where I would start if I want to figure it and see if it's something that can be duplicated on a custom ROM?
Guess I'll reinistall stock and do some exploring...
clipcarl said:
So I guess question is: if some (all?) US998s don't have an /OP partition then how does VoLTE work on the stock ROM on these phones? Any idea where I would start if I want to figure it and see if it's something that can be duplicated on a custom ROM?
Guess I'll reinistall stock and do some exploring...
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I suppose there its somewhere in the framework files + firmware themselfes (hardcoded)...
Or the config files for that are somewhere completly different.
@SGCMarkus and @clipcarl Did you have any update on making VoLTE work on the LG V30 series? I was verifying all the Custom ROMS but none of them supports VoLTE.
Please help me in using custom ROM with VoLTE.
nidhi0831 said:
@SGCMarkus and @clipcarl Did you have any update on making VoLTE work on the LG V30 series? I was verifying all the Custom ROMS but none of them supports VoLTE.
Please help me in using custom ROM with VoLTE.
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V30 AOSP LOS custom ROMs don't have VoLTE and never will.
ChazzMatt said:
V30 AOSP LOS custom ROMs don't have VoLTE and never will.
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how can i found out which devices support VoLTE with custom ROMs or is there even some kind of feature matrix/table for custom ROMs and devices?
because LG's update support for the V30 is kind of bad (currently i have Nov 2019) and if custom ROMs don't support things like VoLTE, (earlier even encryption was a problem) i might switch to another device now...
rotanid said:
how can i found out which devices support VoLTE with custom ROMs or is there even some kind of feature matrix/table for custom ROMs and devices?
because LG's update support for the V30 is kind of bad (currently i have Nov 2019) and if custom ROMs don't support things like VoLTE, (earlier even encryption was a problem) i might switch to another device now...
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For the V30 series, stock-based ROMs like AIS and AIX support VoLTE. But LOS based custom roms do not support VoLTE.
For me, I run rooted stock Oreo US998 20h firmware with magisk and Xposed mods.
If I had T-Mobile , I would have VoLTE on US998 20h. But because I use AT&T, I would need to install AT&T Oreo firmware -- which we have here in the forum -- to get VoLTE. I prefer Open Market firmware and don't need VoLTE whatsoever.
VoLTE is not something that can be magically implemented via software. It's something that also depends upon the carrier side. T-Mobile is more eager to get customers then AT&T. I don't know what carrier do you use. For Verizon a lot of people are running VS996 rooted stock firmware.
As to what other devices have VoLTE with LOS custom roms, I don't know.
As for us, we have a thread maintained by a very helpful person who lists all the bugs in
* V30 LOS 17 based ROMs (Android 10)
* older V30 LOS 16 based ROMs.
So for the items you see that list, there's no need to go installing every ROM to check it out. They will all have those same bugs.
ChazzMatt said:
For the V30 series, stock-based ROMs like AIS and AIX support VoLTE. But LOS based custom roms do not support VoLTE.
For me, I run rooted stock Oreo US998 20h firmware with magisk and Xposed mods.
If I had T-Mobile , I would have VoLTE on US998 20h. But because I use AT&T, I would need to install AT&T Oreo firmware -- which we have here in the forum -- to get VoLTE. I prefer Open Market firmware and don't need VoLTE whatsoever.
VoLTE is not something that can be magically implemented via software. It's something that also depends upon the carrier side. T-Mobile is more eager to get customers then AT&T. I don't know what carrier do you use. For Verizon a lot of people are running VS996 rooted stock firmware.
As to what other devices have VoLTE with LOS custom roms, I don't know.
As for us, we have a thread maintained by a very helpful person who lists all the bugs in
* V30 LOS 17 based ROMs (Android 10)
* older V30 LOS 16 based ROMs.
So for the items you see that list, there's no need to go installing every ROM to check it out. They will all have those same bugs.
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At this point could we just work on a debloated STOCK PIE ROM? The phone still works well and I'd hate to let it go...
jkim204 said:
At this point could we just work on a debloated STOCK PIE ROM? The phone still works well and I'd hate to let it go...
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A.I.X. is stock Pie custom ROM, developed and maintained by ROM Dev Aeronliru, a.k.a. AeronLee. It's stock Pie on steroids with lots of customization. Found in the Telegram thread.
There are also debloated T-mobile H932 and Verizon VS996 stock Pie ROMs. What variant do you have, which debloated stock ROM are you looking for?
* [ROM][VS996] Verizon LG V30 Pie 30c Debloated ROM
This one is mostly for Verizon users, although technically other compatible North American variants can flash to it.
* [STOCK] [H932] [30d] [Pie] T-Mobile LG V30 Stock Collection
This one is ONLY for T-mobile H932. See post #2 of that thread for the debloating trick.
ChazzMatt said:
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For me, I run rooted stock Oreo US998 20h firmware with magisk and Xposed mods.
If I had T-Mobile , I would have VoLTE on US998 20h. But because I use AT&T, I would need to install AT&T Oreo firmware -- which we have here in the forum -- to get VoLTE. I prefer Open Market firmware and don't need VoLTE whatsoever.
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In a similar situation here and thinking ahead to when ATT shuts down 3g (yeh, 2/22, assuming the phone survives this long
For V30 to have VoLTE on ATT, doesn't it need to 1) have ATT firmware, and also 2) be originally ATT version?
When you mentioned that for you just putting ATT firmware will get you VoLTE, is it because your V30 was originally ATT version?
Since mine is from USCellular, I always thought that putting ATT firmware on it would not get me VoLTE.
Thanks.
I'm thinking of picking up a NIB H850 G5 for dirt cheap.
I'd like to update to the latest compatible OS for security update reasons, however, require 100% working, and 100% stable OS. I'm going to be using the G5 Cam Plus accessory as well.
What ROM would you recommend? I don't want to use a finicky ROM as I like my devices rock solid for daily use. Thanks!
For a 100% working device, you only choiche is stock Oreo. Unfortunately, all Lineage builds have problems with IR and VoLTE. Plus, by using a custom rom, you won't be able to use LG Camera software (which is, in my opinion, far better than any other, especially for filming).
By the way, if you agree with losing these functionalities, the best rom you can get is Lineage 16, with android Pie.
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.hi, i use custom rom 16 which u mention and my camera wont work at all. not only lg camera. also flash is not working/
Thanks for the info guys.
Suppose rooting and keeping stock would be wise then.
Is it possible to root with the latest updates or did LG/Google lock it down? Ie: do apps, like payment apps and Netflix, still work on rooted devices, or is it SOL if rooted? I've been out of the loop for a while
In need of a system wide ad/data blocker since the next phone plan I'm getting has a hard limit.
Cheers!
Rooting still works on H850 using Magisk. In stock Oreo, Magisk breaks the flashlight function. To restore it ad have a fully working phone, you have to flash MK2000 kernel after Magisk. Banking apps work well if root is hidden using MagiskHide. I'm not sure about Netflix, as I've never used it.
You can install whatever data blocker you want. I have installed AFWall+ and AdAway, and they work as they're expected to do.
Stock oreo 30c + magisk + mk2000 kernel is the way to go. Its fast, reliable, good battery life. No irritating bugs like volte and wifi calling not working.
I use adaway and i have added the energized blu go hosts file-
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EnergizedProtection/block/master/bluGo/formats/hosts.txt
boxes said:
Stock oreo 30c + magisk + mk2000 kernel is the way to go. Its fast, reliable, good battery life. No irritating bugs like volte and wifi calling not working.
I use adaway and i have added the energized blu go hosts file-
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EnergizedProtection/block/master/bluGo/formats/hosts.txt
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This is the route I'd like to go. Unfortunately, LG couldn't be bothered to release Oreo for my device (RS988). Never again, LG.
Hi everyone,
H93120c variant seems to be more difficult to root as expected.
Need someone who has knowledge how to do it as there are not unanimous info about it.
All I know is that I have to downgrade to one of the previous versions like H930 or USXXX.
Help, appreciated
Mods please delete this thread
techski886 said:
Hi everyone,
H93120c variant seems to be more difficult to root as expected.
Need someone who has knowledge how to do it as there are not unanimous info about it.
All I know is that I have to downgrade to one of the previous versions like H930 or USXXX.
Help, appreciated
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H931 has been rooted since May 2018, over a year ago.
There is "unanimous" info about it here on XDA. It's not difficult. It's just like Canada H933, Sprint LS998, Verizon VS996, regional AS998.
You just haven't read the Root Sticky yet or WTF instructions.
I suggest you start with post #1 of this sticky:
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
This is just for rooted and running stock firmware.
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Now, running AOSP/LINEAGE custom ROMs on H931 & H933 takes extra work, but there's guides in this forum for that.
Installing custom roms is something different from rooting. I've been rooted for over 1.5 years on V30, but still running stock firmware with mods.
Thank you for reply.
I have actually found whole instruction of how to do it.
Now after flashing to US996 I switched on phone (unneccesarily) and it forced me to connect to WI FI and after flashing OREO (2nd step in Frankenstein method) it updated straight away via wi fi to latest security patch which doesn't allow flashing new_unlock.bin.
So I need to flash again both roms but LGUP doesn't recognize my device anymore.
I am going to try out this Uppecut from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
They don't mention v30 though, so will see.
Thanks
techski886 said:
Thank you for reply.
I have actually found whole instruction of how to do it.
Now after flashing to US996 I switched on phone (unneccesarily) and it forced me to connect to WI FI and after flashing OREO (2nd step in Frankenstein method) it updated straight away via wi fi to latest security patch which doesn't allow flashing new_unlock.bin.
So I need to flash again both roms but LGUP doesn't recognize my device anymore.
I am going to try out this Uppecut from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
They don't mention v30 though, so will see.
Thanks
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1) Uppercut doesn't work on Oreo.
2) Now that you are on US998 Oreo 20h, you can use Dev Patched LGUP to downgrade back to 20a or 20b. You don't need to flash Nougat.
ChazzMatt said:
2) Now that you are on US998 Oreo 20h, you can use Dev Patched LGUP to downgrade back to 20a or 20b. You don't need to flash Nougat.
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Can't do as Dev patched LGUP I successfully did the operations with, doesn't recognize my device anymore (after flashed roms and unluckily updated to 2019 patch): After running LGUP and connecting the phone, in LGUP menu under model shows as "Unknown".
sorry, duplicate post.
Still same
{
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Also tried other computer with new installation of LG drivers and LGUP Dual, again same.
I have found this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/bring-lg-g5-to-life-download-mode-lgup-t3565508
But it includes uppercut. @ChazzMatt do you think it's worth a shot?
Thanks
Do you think new updated patched LGUP for good?
techski886 said:
Still same
Also tried other computer with new installation of LG drivers and LGUP Dual, again same.
I have found this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/bring-lg-g5-to-life-download-mode-lgup-t3565508
But it includes uppercut. @ChazzMatt do you think it's worth a shot?
Thanks
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You can try.
ChazzMatt said:
You can try.
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I did try a lot of settings, installing and uninstalling drivers, changed USB ports and accidentally was able to discover the device properly - what helped was to simply unplug and plug in usb cable while still on USB download mode.
Now I want to flash to Lineage and cannot find my previous h931 model on the list:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=286730
Should I choose h930 then?
techski886 said:
I did try a lot of settings, installing and uninstalling drivers, changed USB ports and accidentally was able to discover the device properly - what helped was to simply unplug and plug in usb cable while still on USB download mode.
Now I want to flash to Lineage and cannot find my previous h931 model on the list:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=286730
Should I choose h930 then?
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Yes.
Read the Root Sticky, post #2.
ROOT YOUR V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
* It tells how for all models EXCEPT H932, you can use "H930" AOSP/LINEAGE custom ROMs.
* And it also tells how former H931/H933 need EXTRA prep work before being able to install AOSP/LINEAGE custom ROMs.
This is what it's referring to:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/running-h930-aosp-rom-us998-converted-t3889320
This is one reason why in the Root Sticky, I also recommend running rooted stock firmware (and maybe install the Anxious V30 Magisk module for various mods), until you read through all that and get prepared.
ANXIOUS V30 MODULE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/anxiousv30-magisk-mod-t3865146
I've got it rooted, now from what I've read I can either
1 Upgrade to from b to h twrp stock (and maybe after some time go for e and then custom rom, in that case - can I downgrade easily?)
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2 Go for e straight up and then Lineage (following all necessary steps)
This is going to be opinion question now:
Is there any particulal reason u stayed on stock apart from audio and camera updates?
My goal with Lineage was to separate from google, I am afraid if I stayed on stock (even rooted) there is still going to be a lot of private data sent out in the background.
Is this viable on stock?
Thanks
techski886 said:
My goal with Lineage was to separate from google, I am afraid if I stayed on stock (even rooted) there is still going to be a lot of private data sent out in the background.
Is this viable on stock?
Thanks
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Not that I'm aware of. If you are talking about installing microG, etc.
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This is going to be opinion question now:
Is there any particular reason u stayed on stock apart from audio and camera updates?
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OK, I will answer as long as you realize this is only MY opinion. I am only telling the reason for MY choice.
On every device except for this one (all phones/tablets since 2010 for me and my wife and even friends), I've alway run custom ROMs. I even wrote threads about custom ROMs available for certain devices, and what had recently been updated, who the devs were, etc. So, you know where I'm coming from.
However, on my V30, while I am rooted I have not installed AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs. I chose not to, because in the beginning the DAC didn't work with custom ROMs. Now it does. But LG camera doesn't work and neither does the DTS 3D Stereo libs. (The most common question in the custom ROM threads is how to get back LG stock camera; you can't.) Also it's my understanding (correct me if I'm wrong), but no V30 AOSP/Lineage custom ROMS have VoLTE. (doesn't' affect me personally as my AT&T Prepaid plan on my NON-AT&T branded phone doesn't qualify -- but for many people, they need VoLTE.)
Plus initially there were stability problems with early custom ROMs, where various people complained their phone was randomly rebooting several times a day. Again, that was in the past (early 2018), which I know is not the current state of custom ROMs. Still, in my current job, I need my phone working all the time for business communication, dealing with often urgent issues.
I found with rooted stock stable firmware, I had total control of my phone -- while having DAC, LG Camera, DTS 3D stereo. I could install mods like Anxious V30 omnibus module, and even Gravity Box and Xstana to add more functionality and even customize status bar icons. I also use Nova launcher with my own choice of icon pack, my own wallpaper.
I know the devs work VERY hard to make the custom ROMs as good as they can be, and I appreciate that. Many people come to the V30 for the easy rooting and because of the custom ROMs. But too many people root their V30 and IMMEDIATELY jump into custom ROMs without even updating their firmware back to most recent stock firmware first. (T-mobile H932 is the worst for that; you have to root that variant on Nougat and people then try to jump from that to Lineage Pie and it's a nightmare. Causes their fingerprint sensor not to work, etc.) This makes their custom ROMs buggy and they become disillusioned, when after rooting they should update to most recent stock firmware (necessary for good custom ROM foundation), and take a couple of days to read the various custom ROM threads to see what works, what doesn't.
Also, then when they do install a custom ROM (after making a TWRP backup) if something acts wonky, they will have a better idea if it's that ROM or the phone, since they have rooted stock firmware experience to compare. If it's that ROM, then go try another.
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Regrettably, you have one of the two V30 variants (H931/H933) which don't like AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs, at least after simply unlocking bootloader and rooting. Through much experimentation, users of those variants have found methods to "inoculate" their phones so they CAN run those custom ROMs.
First of all thank you for your opinion and great help so far.
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Not that I'm aware of. If you are talking about installing microG, etc.
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So what I've read is that Gapps sends data in the background about ur phone even without account.
This is my main concern with stock ROM, unless you have blocked all connections on AFWall for all Gapps what actually give you the guarantee that it is not doing that?
You probably don't really want to block all Gapps functionality anyway.
This is the power that comes with MicroG - easliy block / unlock when you needed with proper sandboxing and the fact that custom ROM is Open Source confirms that there is no operations going on without your consent in the background.
However, on my V30, while I am rooted I have not installed AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs. I chose not to, because in the beginning the DAC didn't work with custom ROMs. Now it does. But LG camera doesn't work and neither does the DTS 3D Stereo libs. (The most common question in the custom ROM threads is how to get back LG stock camera; you can't.) Also it's my understanding (correct me if I'm wrong), but no V30 AOSP/Lineage custom ROMS have VoLTE. (doesn't' affect me personally as my AT&T Prepaid plan on my NON-AT&T branded phone doesn't qualify -- but for many people, they need VoLTE.)
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So app like Linphone - wich is VoIP will also not work?
I found with rooted stock stable firmware, I had total control of my phone -- while having DAC, LG Camera, DTS 3D stereo. I could install mods like Anxious V30 omnibus module, and even Gravity Box and Xstana to add more functionality and even customize status bar icons. I also use Nova launcher with my own choice of icon pack, my own wallpaper.
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In this GCAM can I switch to wide angle lens?
Btw, have you checked how many trackers Nova Launcher has? Do you block it on AFWall? Otherwise I wouldn't dare to use it.
Regrettably, you have one of the two V30 variants (H931/H933) which don't like AOSP/Lineage custom ROMs, at least after simply unlocking bootloader and rooting. Through much experimentation, users of those variants have found methods to "inoculate" their phones so they CAN run those custom ROMs.
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Yes the instructions include a lot of "if's", and the process doesn't seem to be straight forward.
Lastly, after I am not satsified with the Lineage and humbly want to come back to stock ROM. Can I like, just flash previous ROM? Let's say I install H933(20G), then US998(E), then custom ROM.
Can I flash H93320b again and then go through the process to update to latest ROM?
Thanks
techski886 said:
First of all thank you for your opinion and great help so far.
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you are welcome!
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So app like Linphone - wich is VoIP will also not work?
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VoIP apps should work. On another device with custom ROM, my Google Voice VoIP works fine, even though that custom ROM doesn't have VoLTE capability.
It's just that VoLTE is a carrier-enabled feature.
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In this GCAM can I switch to wide angle lens?
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Yes, there are versions of GCam were you can switch to wide-angle lens. I kept track of GCam ports in the early days, but haven't for the past few months. Better to ask in the ROM threads, where that is what they have to use.
techski886 said:
Lastly, after I am not satsified with the Lineage and humbly want to come back to stock ROM. Can I like, just flash previous ROM? Let's say I install H933(20G), then US998(E), then custom ROM.
Can I flash H93320b again and then go through the process to update to latest ROM?
Thanks
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To come back to stock rooted, two ways:
1) flash latest US998 20h Oreo KDZ via Refurbish in LGUP (or Pie if released by then). You should still have unlocked bootloader (confirmed by the "scary" bootloader unlock warning LG throws in your face for a few seconds).
Reinstall TWRP and flash the three root files again (encryption disabler, root check disabler, Magisk) < Those instructions would work for your scenario also.
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2) while on custom ROM -- where you still have TWRP -- you would merely flash the stock firmware TWRP-flashable zips (ROM) we have for US998 + Magisk. There are two caveats, however... For some reason you need to flash 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h TWRP-flashable zips all back-to-back in TWRP, then flash Magisk 18.X. (You can "stack" them to flash successively + Magisk, before rebooting.)
Also the Oreo TWRP flashable zips don't like Magisk 19.x. So, you would need to temporarily downgrade to Magisk 18.X until after you successfully reboot after the 20h TWRP flashable zip.
Maybe with Pie TWRP-flashable zip, when it arrives, will be different -- where you would only need to flash one TWRP flashable zip. But right now due to the massive audio framework changes starting with 20f, they sort of all build on each other (increments): 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h.
The TWRP-flashable zips (ROM versions of the KDZ files) are found in the US998 KDZ thread.
I'm on Lineage successfully! Great. Only thing left to do is to enable wide lens on GCam. Which I find troublesome.
Got GApi2 Enabled but still Camera app won't start (I mean GCAm) as normal Camera app is working.
I have tried two versions of GCam and both react the same.
So I've done what the guys said in the post for h931 to do first h933 20g then us998 20e then straight up to Lineage.
Now I think whether I should go flash maybe some roms in the middle in order for GCam to work, maybe I should include " 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h TWRP-flashable zip" before even going for instruction in the post (to install h993 20g).
What do you think?
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I'm on Lineage successfully! Great. Only thing left to do is to enable wide lens on GCam. Which I find troublesome.
Got GApi2 Enabled but still Camera app won't start (I mean GCAm) as normal Camera app is working.
I have tried two versions of GCam and both react the same.
So I've done what the guys said in the post for h931 to do first h933 20g then us998 20e then straight up to Lineage.
Now I think whether I should go flash maybe some roms in the middle in order for GCam to work, maybe I should include " 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h TWRP-flashable zip" before even going for instruction in the post (to install h993 20g).
What do you think?
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Made GCam to work, MicroG + SELinux persmissive mode was needed.
Fully content with the setup now :good:
The question is in the title.
Finally Pie arrived to my TWN 930DS. I'm Ok with my stock 20e firmware. Some draining started in the last month or so, but the firmware works fine. Memory management is crap, but doesn't expect more from LG.
So, I have two ways to go. Upgrade to 20f, that is a 2019 04 25 firmware to my TWN V30, or upgrade to Pie, to a 30c firmware.
I'd like to stay stock rooted because of the camera, but wanna get rid of the draining, that usually starts with Android after staying on a firmware longer than half a year.
So, does Pie worth it? Is that a battery drainer? Or stay on Oreo, that works more or less, but fine in general?
How is the memory management with Pie? I have like 800-900MB of free RAM after getting rid of most of the LG crap in Oreo (the stock Oreo firmware on my Mi5 has usually 1.8-2.4G free ram. My P10 Plus has 3.2-3.6G (from 6GB) free RAM running stock PIE... both of them are unrooted, fully stock).
So, what are the experiences?
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The question is in the title.
Finally Pie arrived to my TWN 930DS. I'm Ok with my stock 20e firmware. Some draining started in the last month or so, but the firmware works fine. Memory management is crap, but doesn't expect more from LG.
So, I have two ways to go. Upgrade to 20f, that is a 2019 04 25 firmware to my TWN V30, or upgrade to Pie, to a 30c firmware.
I'd like to stay stock rooted because of the camera, but wanna get rid of the draining, that usually starts with Android after staying on a firmware longer than half a year.
So, does Pie worth it? Is that a battery drainer? Or stay on Oreo, that works more or less, but fine in general?
How is the memory management with Pie? I have like 800-900MB of free RAM after getting rid of most of the LG crap in Oreo (the stock Oreo firmware on my Mi5 has usually 1.8-2.4G free ram. My P10 Plus has 3.2-3.6G (from 6GB) free RAM running stock PIE... both of them are unrooted, fully stock).
So, what are the experiences?
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You're probably better off updating to most recent Oreo.
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You're probably better off updating to most recent Oreo.
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To continue this thread a bit, have you upgraded? I know you like this device as much as me, and my only real issue right now is my Verizon 4G has gotten terrible this year. I assume Magisk root, TB, Adaway, etc work still on Pie? Debating upgrading to the TWRP flashable 30b (if that's the latest non-Verizon version?)
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To continue this thread a bit, have you upgraded? I know you like this device as much as me, and my only real issue right now is my Verizon 4G has gotten terrible this year. I assume Magisk root, TB, Adaway, etc work still on Pie? Debating upgrading to the TWRP flashable 30b (if that's the latest non-Verizon version?)
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I easily upgraded my spare V30+ to stock US998 Pie (not even signed in with my Gmail account), but on my main V30+ I am still on latest Oreo -- on purpose. I don't see any improvements in stock Pie I need at this point in time. It's the same camera, the same look to the GUI. Besides that, I'm already running rooted stock firmware, Nova launcher + wallpaper + icon pack + I have Magisk and Xposed mods set up for what I want.
Pie isn't any faster nor have better battery life than last Oreo. Once US998 Pie improves I may switch to Pie, but right now I see no need for my daily phone.
Plus a lot of people are having problems updating to the US998 30b stock Pie, even with the TWRP flashable zip. Many people hang on the LG/ThinQ logo and it never boots. There's something wonky about it. There's method listed at the top of post #2 in the Pie KDZ thread and then 3 different workarounds listed in post #6 of the the KDZ thread (two of which involve using TWRP and Partition DL).
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I easily upgraded my spare V30+ to stock US998 Pie (not even signed in with my Gmail account), but on my main V30+ I am still on latest Oreo -- on purpose. I don't see any improvements in stock Pie I need at this point in time. It's the same camera, the same look to the GUI. Besides that, I'm already running rooted stock firmware, Nova launcher + wallpaper + icon pack + I have Magisk and Xposed mods set up for what I want.
Pie isn't any faster nor have better battery life than last Oreo. Once US998 Pie improves I may switch to Pie, but right now I see no need for my daily phone.
Plus a lot of people are having problems updating to the US998 30b stock Pie, even with the TWRP flashable zip. Many people hang on the LG/ThinQ logo and it never boots. There's something wonky about it. There's method listed at the top of post #2 in the Pie KDZ thread and then 3 different workarounds listed in post #6 of the the KDZ thread (two of which involve using TWRP and Partition DL).
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Awesome response, I definitely thought you were going to recommend Pie. I agree, I'll stick on Oreo for now. Still no clue why VZ 4G is bad now...
I thought DTS came with stock pie update, recently just bought this phone as I was looking to to buy a DAC. But this is best of both worlds
but no DTS and unfortunately I Don't have a computer right now and can not root as of yet.
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I thought DTS came with stock pie update, recently just bought this phone as I was looking to to buy a DAC. But this is best of both worlds
but no DTS and unfortunately I Don't have a computer right now and can not root as of yet.
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Nope, still gotta root it to enable DTS Surround Sound.
Yes, strange LG put the DTS libs (framework) in a year ago in latter V30 Oreo firmware but never enabled them. We theorized they were waiting for Pie (which was supposed to come by mid-year 2018) -- but if so they botched it. Pie came much later (Sprint V30 still doesn't have Pie) and still no stock DTS unless you root and enable it yourself.
Follow up, now rooted and had tried the DTS HP X module but it does not work as in no sound. Any ideas how to get it working?
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Follow up, now rooted and had tried the DTS HP X module but it does not work as in no sound. Any ideas how to get it working?
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I have no idea what that module is, and you don't need it.
Flash either the latest Oreo or Pie VS996 TWRP flashable zip (Dev created stock firmware ROM) and you'll have DTS already enabled. The Devs enable it, or you can enable it yourself in rooted stock firmware KDZ with build prop edit (but you need 2019 Oreo or any Pie firmware).
If you read my previous reply, you know that the DTS libs were put in latter Oreo (2019) -- but you had to unlock bootloader on early Oreo (2018). Possibly you didn't update your firmware after unlocking the bootloader?
What firmware are you on right now?
Here's the latest Pie VS996 TWRP flashable zip (Dev created stock firmware ROM), if that is what you want. It has DTS already enabled by the Dev. Don't forget to re-flash Magisk before rebooting.
LG V30 VS996-30c ROM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/rom-fw-lg-v30-joan-vs996-verizon-30c-t3974139
There's also VS996 Oreo versions.
If you want to stay on US998 there's also versions for that in the ROMs section. For US998, I suggest staying on last Oreo (US998 20h) for now, as the first US998 Pie KDZ is very wonky.
I'm in unbloated latest Vs996 pie, I have DTS working in it's vanilla state but the module I'm referring to is a advanced more customizable version.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/port-dtsx-ultra-dts-headphonex-t3896233
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I'm in unbloated latest Vs996 pie, I have DTS working in it's vanilla state but the module I'm referring to is a advanced more customizable version.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/port-dtsx-ultra-dts-headphonex-t3896233
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You can install LG Equalizer for any customization.
Also LG DTS comes with 3 different locations. "Side" is most intense.