Hi all,
What is the mechanism that Android uses to update phones?
In case it is Manufacturer specific, both my phones are Sony.
However my new M5 does not yet have a custom recovery so it is not as easy as my previous phone to just load a fully built OS.
My undertstanding of the general path is:
1) Android release an update
2) Manu customises that
3) Network operator customises that again and maybe adds bloatware
If you CHANGE networks, does that break your update path, or do you continue to get updates, but from the original network who provided you the locked phone, which is now unlocked?
Any thoughts on this?
If my question is not clear happy to re-phrase any confusing parts.
Hi, I have problem with my Honor 5x and newest Level Security from March.
I can't delete user's email from system with any metod found on the internet.
I found one way to enter Options on current security level but wipe from menu didn't work.
(holding Swype does not work anymore)
Also developer options are not available. Tapping on Build Number does nothing.
I tried:
- OEM cable / download metod with samsung bypass google verify.apk
- Factory Reset trough Options / trough boot menu
- Flash stock system with older security level trough backup menu but it fails
I think there is a problem with EMUI. Is they have better security than original clear Lolipop version?
Bootloader - Locked
Rooted - No
Someone has an idea how to bypass FRP on EMUI 3.1 with this security level?
I had the same problem solved after flashing with the original file and after that i was able to enable developer options and i have removed frp..
Hello all,
As a frequent user to the XDA Forums but a first-time poster, please allow me, from the onset, to express my gratitude for the litany of assistance this forum has offered. The resources here and pure talent have proven invaluable; from assisting me in actually taking a Nokia Windows Phone and installing Android, bypassing Google's FRP on an LG Tablet to mirroring a broken display and thus saving my S5 Neo. Please accept my humble thanks and heartfelt gratitude. Perhaps one day, I will be able to offer something back to this amazing community. Kindly bear with me as I need to ask you all for some expertise and guidance one again — I have some specific questions — as a segue into the first inquiry, pardon me if this is the wrong subforum.
Question the first. And you have my permission to all point and laugh at me for asking this one: Is this subforum dedicated to a device with a specific label of LG G Pad X 8.0 or is X expressive of a variable employing categorization of many devices? I know how to research, but I still can't find a direct answer or mere suggestion; deduction implies the latter. Specifically, I am enquiring about the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD (the LG-V522). I do hope X was a prelude to "insert Roman numeral here" or now I just sound like a verbose moron with too much time on his hands.
Background & Specifics:
- Google FRP was bypassed and a clean, stock installation of Andriod 7.0 Nougat was employed.
- While this tablet was originally sold with Marshmellow 6.0.1, support for OTA updates extended to upgrading to Nougat which became accessible upon the successful factory reset after bypassing Google's FRP.
- This tablet is not rooted.
- According to LG and LG's Developer Blog, the V522 bootloader is not unlockable.
- This tablet does employ a SIM card slot and I've been using an active cellphone SIM (and of course, WiFi where available), but apparently the tablet is only utilizing the data component of the Rogers Share Everything plan and when I dial my own number from a third-party phone, it goes straight to voicemail. Yet sending texts to my number will pop up as a notification just like any other smartphone.
- Tablet is "Canadian" and SIM-locked to the Rogers / Fido network.
Tablet Details:
- Android Version is 7.0 Nougat employing a security patch level dated December 1, 2016. Baseband version is MPSS.TA.1.0.c3.3-00015-8952_GEN_PACK-1.79167.2 and it's running a kernel v3.10.84-g22068de [email protected]@ ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Dec 19 14:48:23 KST 2016. Its build number is NRD90U and it runs a software version V52220a. Firmware version is 7.0.
- Factory Version is specified as LGV522AT-01-V20a-302-720-DEC-19-2016-ARB00 with SW Original Version being specified as LGV522AT-00-V20a-RGS-CA-DEC-19-2016-ARB00.
- Apparently, this product is also categorized as "b3_rgs_ca". I have seen this label, almost to the point of a recurring motif, through my research, as simply referred to "B3".
- The LG "hidden menu" is accessible by dialling *#546368#*522# via the Google Hangouts "Contacts" app.
- "Download Mode" is accessible through ADB commands and respective key-combinations and I have been able to reload or "flash" V52220a more than I'd care to admit.
Questions:
- Since the bootloader is apparently "unlockable" by official standards, does this explain why even through ADB I cannot get the tablet to boot into the bootloader partition? I'm familiar with ADB, Fastboot and the Command Prompt and all respective drivers on my Windows 10 desktop are the most current and configured correctly and the step of enabling USB debugging, OEM unlock, et al has already been covered (unless you've got a completely random idea of some random setting I may have overlooked). Invoking the command "adb reboot recovery" triggers an entry into the stock recovery mode, but selecting from the menu "reboot into bootloader" merely restarts the device; as does invoking "adb reboot bootloader" from the command prompt.
- If "download mode" is supposed to be synonymous with fastboot or bootloader mode, why does the tablet not acknowledge any fastboot commands?
- Can or would anyone be kind enough to explain why there is such a diverse categorization of this tablet and what the specific nuances imply (i.e. model B3 vs. LG-V522 vs. LG G Pad X)? What is the meaning of V20a contained within the descriptors/identifier of SW Original or Factory version?
- Is it possible through an entirely unofficial method to root the tablet without unlocking the bootloader (some users have reported yes, but never when utilizing the "Canadian" version)?
- Employing "dirtycow" is no longer an option as the security patch installed precludes this possibility (unless there have been updates to the process of using a muddy heifer that I haven't found yet).
- If rooting is not possible at the moment (even through unofficial methods), is it still possible to establish and employ an "emulator" on the Stock OS to "trick" the tablet into thinking it has a built-in cellular modem? I've found several references that suggest this tablet does have a cellular modem because of the SIM card, but when I try and look at the tablet's hardware on the actual device, telephony information is lacking.
Trying to unlock or hack the bootloader or even just rooting this tablet seems more like a beautiful woman slapping you for simply asking if it'd be okay to buy her a drink — yes, you want her to give you full root access — but hey, you're being a gentleman and trying to wine and dine her first (I know I'm a nerd and it has been awhile, but I digress).
- Carvio
FRP reset on the LG-V522
Hi Carvio,
I haven't been able to perform an FRP reset on my LG Gpad3 LG-V522. I didn't want to use the device on the cellular network just as a tablet at home.
I ended up buying the Octoplus FRP reset dongle but it turns out to not have the correct model in the setup.
How did you manage to bypass the FRP rest or rest it on this tablet?
I think Chimera may have a tool to do the reset but that means another $100 to unlock the tablet...
Thanks in advance,
REDRONAN.
carvio said:
Hello all,
As a frequent user to the XDA Forums but a first-time poster, please allow me, from the onset, to express my gratitude for the litany of assistance this forum has offered. The resources here and pure talent have proven invaluable; from assisting me in actually taking a Nokia Windows Phone and installing Android, bypassing Google's FRP on an LG Tablet to mirroring a broken display and thus saving my S5 Neo. Please accept my humble thanks and heartfelt gratitude. Perhaps one day, I will be able to offer something back to this amazing community. Kindly bear with me as I need to ask you all for some expertise and guidance one again — I have some specific questions — as a segue into the first inquiry, pardon me if this is the wrong subforum.
Question the first. And you have my permission to all point and laugh at me for asking this one: Is this subforum dedicated to a device with a specific label of LG G Pad X 8.0 or is X expressive of a variable employing categorization of many devices? I know how to research, but I still can't find a direct answer or mere suggestion; deduction implies the latter. Specifically, I am enquiring about the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD (the LG-V522). I do hope X was a prelude to "insert Roman numeral here" or now I just sound like a verbose moron with too much time on his hands.
Background & Specifics:
- Google FRP was bypassed and a clean, stock installation of Andriod 7.0 Nougat was employed.
- While this tablet was originally sold with Marshmellow 6.0.1, support for OTA updates extended to upgrading to Nougat which became accessible upon the successful factory reset after bypassing Google's FRP.
- This tablet is not rooted.
- According to LG and LG's Developer Blog, the V522 bootloader is not unlockable.
- This tablet does employ a SIM card slot and I've been using an active cellphone SIM (and of course, WiFi where available), but apparently the tablet is only utilizing the data component of the Rogers Share Everything plan and when I dial my own number from a third-party phone, it goes straight to voicemail. Yet sending texts to my number will pop up as a notification just like any other smartphone.
- Tablet is "Canadian" and SIM-locked to the Rogers / Fido network.
Tablet Details:
- Android Version is 7.0 Nougat employing a security patch level dated December 1, 2016. Baseband version is MPSS.TA.1.0.c3.3-00015-8952_GEN_PACK-1.79167.2 and it's running a kernel v3.10.84-g22068de [email protected]@ ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Dec 19 14:48:23 KST 2016. Its build number is NRD90U and it runs a software version V52220a. Firmware version is 7.0.
- Factory Version is specified as LGV522AT-01-V20a-302-720-DEC-19-2016-ARB00 with SW Original Version being specified as LGV522AT-00-V20a-RGS-CA-DEC-19-2016-ARB00.
- Apparently, this product is also categorized as "b3_rgs_ca". I have seen this label, almost to the point of a recurring motif, through my research, as simply referred to "B3".
- The LG "hidden menu" is accessible by dialling *#546368#*522# via the Google Hangouts "Contacts" app.
- "Download Mode" is accessible through ADB commands and respective key-combinations and I have been able to reload or "flash" V52220a more than I'd care to admit.
Questions:
- Since the bootloader is apparently "unlockable" by official standards, does this explain why even through ADB I cannot get the tablet to boot into the bootloader partition? I'm familiar with ADB, Fastboot and the Command Prompt and all respective drivers on my Windows 10 desktop are the most current and configured correctly and the step of enabling USB debugging, OEM unlock, et al has already been covered (unless you've got a completely random idea of some random setting I may have overlooked). Invoking the command "adb reboot recovery" triggers an entry into the stock recovery mode, but selecting from the menu "reboot into bootloader" merely restarts the device; as does invoking "adb reboot bootloader" from the command prompt.
- If "download mode" is supposed to be synonymous with fastboot or bootloader mode, why does the tablet not acknowledge any fastboot commands?
- Can or would anyone be kind enough to explain why there is such a diverse categorization of this tablet and what the specific nuances imply (i.e. model B3 vs. LG-V522 vs. LG G Pad X)? What is the meaning of V20a contained within the descriptors/identifier of SW Original or Factory version?
- Is it possible through an entirely unofficial method to root the tablet without unlocking the bootloader (some users have reported yes, but never when utilizing the "Canadian" version)?
- Employing "dirtycow" is no longer an option as the security patch installed precludes this possibility (unless there have been updates to the process of using a muddy heifer that I haven't found yet).
- If rooting is not possible at the moment (even through unofficial methods), is it still possible to establish and employ an "emulator" on the Stock OS to "trick" the tablet into thinking it has a built-in cellular modem? I've found several references that suggest this tablet does have a cellular modem because of the SIM card, but when I try and look at the tablet's hardware on the actual device, telephony information is lacking.
Trying to unlock or hack the bootloader or even just rooting this tablet seems more like a beautiful woman slapping you for simply asking if it'd be okay to buy her a drink — yes, you want her to give you full root access — but hey, you're being a gentleman and trying to wine and dine her first (I know I'm a nerd and it has been awhile, but I digress).
- Carvio
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REDRONAN said:
Hi Carvio,
I haven't been able to perform an FRP reset on my LG Gpad3 LG-V522. I didn't want to use the device on the cellular network just as a tablet at home.
I ended up buying the Octoplus FRP reset dongle but it turns out to not have the correct model in the setup.
How did you manage to bypass the FRP rest or rest it on this tablet?
I think Chimera may have a tool to do the reset but that means another $100 to unlock the tablet...
Thanks in advance,
REDRONAN.
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i tried to frp myself and i got it in qualcomm 9008 mode. can you make a backup of your device?
Surprised to see this....
[ZenFone 3] [180906] ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL_ WW_V80.30.76.34
【Version】
V80.30.76.34
【Model Name】
ZenFone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL)
【Release Date】
2018/09/19
Since the server pushes update notice to different serial numbers by batches, it may take some days for you to receive the FOTA notice. Thanks for your patience. You may tap “System updates” in [Settings] >[System] to check if there is new firmware available. Or, you can also try to manually update firmware by referring to the following link.
How to update firmware on my phone?
【Release Note】
1. Fix the alarm clock minimum volume is too loud.
2. Improve Bluetooth compatibility.
3. Performance improved and bugs fixed.
Updated two phones to this; afterwards both had their ZenMotion/gesture stuff disabled so if you use that you'll need to re-enable after the update.
Hi all,
So I'm considering buying this device. But I do have a question about it.
Hopefully this isn't a stupid question. But does unlocking the bootloader on this device, thus permanently removing the DM partition (Unless you back it up), disable some functionality that would otherwise be provided with the stock firmware? Like image rendering... etc
I only ask because a long while ago I read an article stating that Sony are relaxing their stance, making their devices more open to custom firmware being installed on their devices. I checked the Sony Mobile website, on the "Current platform functionality" page (Where it details the quality reductions in hardware by choosing custom firmware over stock, in the list of devices) and this device isn't on it.
So, is this device not restricted in terms of hardware by Sony through choosing the install custom firmware?