Root and OTA - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

If I ever get an OTA update (almost unheard of on AT&T), what do I need to do before I install it to not mess up my phone? It's currently just rooted on the stock ROM.

TheNetwork said:
If I ever get an OTA update (almost unheard of on AT&T), what do I need to do before I install it to not mess up my phone? It's currently just rooted on the stock ROM.
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probably just go into supersu and click full unroot
unless you put a custom recovery on the phone

I just updated to Vs98012b. Anyone know of the io root method works the same? Havent really seen many threads about people talking about the new ota's
Its nothing but people that have bricked their phones on here.
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Lawlrus said:
I just updated to Vs98012b. Anyone know of the io root method works the same? Havent really seen many threads about people talking about the new ota's
Its nothing but people that have bricked their phones on here.
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heres the most recent ioroot
itll work with 12b

Many thanks. I should be good to just use the same twrp file I used before to push?
Or am I to use the one in your thread?
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Lawlrus said:
Many thanks. I should be good to just use the same twrp file I used before to push?
Or am I to use the one in your thread?
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12b use the one from my thread

datechnerd said:
probably just go into supersu and click full unroot
unless you put a custom recovery on the phone
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And what happens if I put a custom recovery on?

TheNetwork said:
And what happens if I put a custom recovery on?
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you get a nice recovery bootloop
but if you get an update
just use the update tool on the pc and plug your phone in and even if you
have a custom recovery it'll update because the update tool does it in download mode

What does "upgrade recovery" do in LG Mobile Support Tool? I tried googling it and couldn't find anything. I rooted and installed TWRP, and the LG Mobile Support tool says I don't have an update available but I'm only on the D80010d, not D80010o

TheNetwork said:
What does "upgrade recovery" do in LG Mobile Support Tool? I tried googling it and couldn't find anything. I rooted and installed TWRP, and the LG Mobile Support tool says I don't have an update available but I'm only on the D80010d, not D80010o
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it should put latest firmware on. together with format of everything
edit almost everything
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FreeGee?

Hello guys! just used iOroot method to root my phone and id like to be on my way to roming this device... im not sure if ioroot unlocks your bootloader and i cant check anywhere any thoughts guys? also i used rom manager to try and flash CWM to my phone but when i boot into recovery i get the android error so i have no custom recovery yet in rom manager it says i do... i also found this app called "FreeGee" hopeing someone here has tried it? im not to sure if it works for the g2 so if anyone has information on usage of that app please let me know asap
thanks in advance
You have to flash recovery, instructions are in stickies
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pennie57 said:
You have to flash recovery, instructions are in stickies
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i know that... im asking about the freegee app
Download the recovery and use flashify from the market to flash the recovery. Also no boot loader unlock. We don't,need it at the moment as the recovery uses Loki which bypasses the boot loader
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craigbailey1986 said:
Download the recovery and use flashify from the market to flash the recovery. Also no boot loader unlock. We don't,need it at the moment as the recovery uses Loki which bypasses the boot loader
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awesome can i get a link for the vs980 instructions? preferably CWM but it dosnt matter
I just can't find the Cwm recovery img for d802, if anyone can, please provide link for me Thank you
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Cyko.Tech67 said:
i know that... im asking about the freegee app
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I emailed the Dev a couple of weeks ago. He said an update was coming soon for us g2 users, although I haven't seen it happen yet. Not sure if I'd trust it yet.
your_m0m said:
I emailed the Dev a couple of weeks ago. He said an update was coming soon for us g2 users, although I haven't seen it happen yet. Not sure if I'd trust it yet.
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Yea i had seen on the update log on the play store the most recent update says Bug fixes for the G2 i just dont wanna trust it yet... if you find out anything please let me know

help trying to install loki hack and twrp

i tried to insall twrp with the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670 and i getting loki aboot img does not match the device can some one please help me...
shooter489 said:
i tried to insall twrp with the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670 and i getting loki aboot img does not match the device can some one please help me...
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1. Which G2 do you have?
2. Is your phone rooted?
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Yes im rooted. Its the at&t lg g2 d800 i have never had this problem before.. ive root and installed custom recoverys on the galaxy s, gs2 and the htc one x.
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Use FreeGee from the Play Store to install TWRP: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee_free
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doktor buknasty said:
Use FreeGee from the Play Store to install TWRP: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee_free
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And use it back up EFS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469995 use that method, it takes like 2 mins. Its also a newer TWRP.
MalignantQuechnitlan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469995 use that method, it takes like 2 mins. Its also a newer TWRP.
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I tired it and still got the same error umm should i use lg flash tool and go back a version. And then root and flash recovery?
shooter489 said:
I tired it and still got the same error umm should i use lg flash tool and go back a version. And then root and flash recovery?
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if you are on the 10o software version on an ATT phone ten yes I would recommend flashing back wit the flash tool if you want to be able to flash roms. There are a lot of people that had the 0o software and had issues flashing different roms
rquiett said:
if you are on the 10o software version on an ATT phone ten yes I would recommend flashing back wit the flash tool if you want to be able to flash roms. There are a lot of people that had the 0o software and had issues flashing different roms
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Okay thanks ill flash back
rquiett said:
if you are on the 10o software version on an ATT phone ten yes I would recommend flashing back wit the flash tool if you want to be able to flash roms. There are a lot of people that had the 0o software and had issues flashing different roms
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i flashed back and root and twrp install was successful but when i tired to install cm11 i got a failed the bootlooped so i flashed back again and now im back on stock..
shooter489 said:
i flashed back and root and twrp install was successful but when i tired to install cm11 i got a failed the bootlooped so i flashed back again and now im back on stock..
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Did you do a full wipe? (dalvik cache, cache, system, and data)
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yes i always do and its a requirement when coming from another rom.. and what version of twrp do u recommend?
shooter489 said:
yes i always do and its a requirement when coming from another rom.. and what version of twrp do u recommend?
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I'm using 2.6.3.3 and no problems on my end
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I got it to work I got 2.6.3.2 and then flashed 2.6.3.3 zip thank you for your help!!
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Best way to return to complete stock

Hello again everyone =)
I want to return to my carrier's stock rom and get the stock recovery, unroot and everything
How do i do that?
Current phone specs:
CyanogenMod 11
Twrp recovery 2.7.0.0
Rooted using ioroot25
I got a backup i did before flashing the custom rom using twrp 2.6.3.3, if it helps in any way =\
Thanks in advance =)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
I just got done using the TOT method on my Verizon G2 with success.
detonation said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
I just got done using the TOT method on my Verizon G2 with success.
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Thanks for the quick comment =)
The methods you mentioned above seem fine, but isnt restoring my nand backup(backed up on a stock rom) and flashing a stock rec, then unrooting is the simplest way?
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iosheriko said:
Thanks for the quick comment =)
The methods you mentioned above seem fine, but isnt restoring my nand backup(backed up on a stock rom) and flashing a stock rec, then unrooting is the simplest way?
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No, using the TOT method is the simplest and quickest way. Takes all of about 5 minutes.
mackster248 said:
No, using the TOT method is the simplest and quickest way. Takes all of about 5 minutes.
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are you sure that is the best method for the international model?
i have the 16GB model, and the download provided in the TOT section of the guide is for the french one.
should i wait for the 16gb kdz file from my country(israel)or flash the french one(i need hebrew stock)?
iosheriko said:
are you sure that is the best method for the international model?
i have the 16GB model, and the download provided in the TOT section of the guide is for the french one.
should i wait for the 16gb kdz file from my country(israel)or flash the french one(i need hebrew stock)?
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If you want you can try the "Method 2" version in that thread. I've used that as well and it was very painless.
mackster248 said:
If you want you can try the "Method 2" version in that thread. I've used that as well and it was very painless.
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I might try it in a few days when the official 4.4.2 update gets released here.
Just so i would know, will restoring my backup(it is stock 4.2.2, i'm currently on cm11 4.4.2), flashing a stock rec and unrooting work?and if it will, will it bring back OTA?
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iosheriko said:
I might try it in a few days when the official 4.4.2 update gets released here.
Just so i would know, will restoring my backup(it is stock 4.2.2, i'm currently on cm11 4.4.2), flashing a stock rec and unrooting work?and if it will, will it bring back OTA?
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I honestly don't know, I don't even know if there's a file you can flash that restores it to stock recovery. Using the TOT or Method 2 is essentially a file that restores it to stock ROM and stock recovery, so that's the only way I would know. But I supposed you're more than welcome to try it and see if that works.
mackster248 said:
I honestly don't know, I don't even know if there's a file you can flash that restores it to stock recovery. Using the TOT or Method 2 is essentially a file that restores it to stock ROM and stock recovery, so that's the only way I would know. But I supposed you're more than welcome to try it and see if that works.
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Ok got it
I'll try flashing the european kitkat rom, can you use any of the firmware files in the storagecow site work for method 2?
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iosheriko said:
Ok got it
I'll try flashing the european kitkat rom, can you use any of the firmware files in the storagecow site work for method 2?
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I'm not sure what you mean in your second statement.
mackster248 said:
I'm not sure what you mean in your second statement.
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There is this website named storagecow
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/
And it has many firmwares available for download. As long as i download it in kitkat version, is it ok that i download the open europe version?
edit:in the open europe D802, the file's name doesn't state if it is 16 or 32GB, or even kitkat.
is it safe to use it with method 2?
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iosheriko said:
There is this website named storagecow
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/
And it has many firmwares available for download. As long as i download it in kitkat version, is it ok that i download the open europe version?
edit:in the open europe D802, the file's name doesn't state if it is 16 or 32GB, or even kitkat.
is it safe to use it with method 2?
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Just make sure you're using the correct kdz for your device, do not flash another device's kdz file. So only download the version that's your phone.
mackster248 said:
Just make sure you're using the correct kdz for your device, do not flash another device's kdz file. So only download the version that's your phone.
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Alright, and doing method 2 will give me back stock rec? I'm kinda aiming to get my OTA back
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iosheriko said:
Alright, and doing method 2 will give me back stock rec? I'm kinda aiming to get my OTA back
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Correct, it puts your phone to bone stock.
mackster248 said:
Correct, it puts your phone to bone stock.
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Ok then, ill wait until my carrier gets the 4.4.2 update, then use method 2 on it.
Tyvm for all the help, your'e great :thumbup:
Edit:when using R&D test tool to flash, do i need to get the phone off/download mode before using it or it can just stay on?
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iosheriko said:
Ok then, ill wait until my carrier gets the 4.4.2 update, then use method 2 on it.
Tyvm for all the help, your'e great :thumbup:
Edit:when using R&D test tool to flash, do i need to get the phone off/download mode before using it or it can just stay on?
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When you're ready to use the flash tool, plug your phone in while it's in download mode.
iosheriko said:
Hello again everyone =)
I want to return to my carrier's stock rom and get the stock recovery, unroot and everything
How do i do that?
Current phone specs:
CyanogenMod 11
Twrp recovery 2.7.0.0
Rooted using ioroot25
I got a backup i did before flashing the custom rom using twrp 2.6.3.3, if it helps in any way =\
Thanks in advance =)
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I dont know if youve been helped. dont have time to read through all posts but here is how to go back to stock just follow directions exactly.
link
mackster248 said:
When you're ready to use the flash tool, plug your phone in while it's in download mode.
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Ok, let me ask one last (kinda dumb) question.
Will the netherlands open 4.4.2 kdz work with all carriers? Or i have to get carrier specific?
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iosheriko said:
Ok, let me ask one last (kinda dumb) question.
Will the netherlands open 4.4.2 kdz work with all carriers? Or i have to get carrier specific?
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Ummmm, well it to be honest I don't know. But I wouldn't risk flashing another phone's firmware. If you'd like, click the link the guy above me posted and as that question there. People in that thread, especially @hyelton, are very helpful.
mackster248 said:
Ummmm, well it to be honest I don't know. But I wouldn't risk flashing another phone's firmware. If you'd like, click the link the guy above me posted and as that question there. People in that thread, especially @hyelton, are very helpful.
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Just in case i flash the wrong kdz, can i do the same proccess just with another file and get better results?
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Sprint LG G2, can't install a custom recovery

Hello all, I've got an LG G2 LS980 on 4.2.2 Jellybean. (I do not want to update to Kitkat) I cannot seem to install a custom recovery. I've read multiple guides and followed them all perfectly.. The ones using loki flash always give an error such as "Not a valid loki image" or "aboot version does not match the device" I've tried using the dd command on teamwin's site as well and all it did was completely remove my stock recovery. I've spent days trying to get this to work, please could someone help
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Hello all, I've got an LG G2 LS980 on 4.2.2 Jellybean. (I do not want to update to Kitkat) I cannot seem to install a custom recovery. I've read multiple guides and followed them all perfectly.. The ones using loki flash always give an error such as "Not a valid loki image" or "aboot version does not match the device" I've tried using the dd command on teamwin's site as well and all it did was completely remove my stock recovery. I've spent days trying to get this to work, please could someone help
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Here is the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522965
You said you read multiple guides, so I'm sure you've done this one already. If so, I would suggest you .tot to ZVA and start over. I first installed recovery on ZVA and didn't have issues like yourself.
wolfclan68 said:
Here is the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522965
You said you read multiple guides, so I'm sure you've done this one already. If so, I would suggest you .tot to ZVA and start over. I first installed recovery on ZVA and didn't have issues like yourself.
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Yes I read that, but I stumbled upon an app called "FreeGee" that installed it for me. Thank you anyway!
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The same thing happens to me but even FreeGee didnt work...
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zerocords said:
The same thing happens to me but even FreeGee didnt work...
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That sucks... Sorry to hear that. Hopefully there's some other way you can stumble upon. Good luck
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Knock Code but rooted?

Sorry I'm not too educated in the whole root thing, I really want knock Code on my g2, but I'm currently rooted. Is there any safe way to update to get it without losing root?
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nikushx said:
Sorry I'm not too educated in the whole root thing, I really want knock Code on my g2, but I'm currently rooted. Is there any safe way to update to get it without losing root?
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Flash any KK ROM. I can recommend Pardus Rom
What if I'm already on kitkat but original rom
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nikushx said:
What if I'm already on kitkat but original rom
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People say d800 upgrade is here - with knock code support.
Today d80020u update started rolling out to d800 and it includes knock code, just wait until you get it
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I am rooted without recovery, but when i tried to install it, I got an error. Is there a way to install it without any issues?
mertbba said:
I am rooted without recovery, but when i tried to install it, I got an error. Is there a way to install it without any issues?
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if you have modified anything on the phone(mods/xposed/debloat) ota fails because it knows you rooted, returning everything back to complete stock usually fixes the error

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