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Noob guide.

Just wondering if there is anything special to know about rooting etc on the G2. Or is it as simple as others? I have had MANY android phones from Xperias to Galaxy's, htcs and most recently the Nexus 4.
Is there a noob guide on here I can't find much but admittedly I'm on Tapatalk at the minute.
How do I unlock boot loader or even can I?
Can I just fastboot flash a custom recovery?
What is this root checking that voids warranty is it like Samsung yellow triangle?
Sorry if any of this is stupid but I've never had an LG.
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ephumuris said:
Just wondering if there is anything special to know about rooting etc on the G2. Or is it as simple as others? I have had MANY android phones from Xperias to Galaxy's, htcs and most recently the Nexus 4.
Is there a noob guide on here I can't find much but admittedly I'm on Tapatalk at the minute.
How do I unlock boot loader or even can I?
Can I just fastboot flash a custom recovery?
What is this root checking that voids warranty is it like Samsung yellow triangle?
Sorry if any of this is stupid but I've never had an LG.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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first things first what model of g2 do you have/ are planning on getting(to recommend proper rooting method), anyways I recommend ioroot for rooting your device(easiest way and lots of support), second to unlock bootloader and flash roms/kernels without issues you need to loki your device or get a twrp/cwm with loki built in to it. As for flashing recovery the easiest is to use freegee from the play store and choose which recovery you would like to use, once rooted the root check is in download mode it will say if it's rooted or not but using lg flash tool and going to stock removes this and there aren't any stupid questions if I do say so myself. Hope this helps any thing else let us know
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ddzado said:
Take all of those questions and start searching google/forums. All of those questions already have a nice post associated with them.
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If you are not gonna help you are better off just not saying anything in the first place

XxZombiePikachu said:
first things first what model of g2 do you have/ are planning on getting(to recommend proper rooting method), anyways I recommend ioroot for rooting your device(easiest way and lots of support), second to unlock bootloader and flash roms/kernels without issues you need to loki your device or get a twrp/cwm with loki built in to it. As for flashing recovery the easiest is to use freegee from the play store and choose which recovery you would like to use, once rooted the root check is in download mode it will say if it's rooted or not but using lg flash tool and going to stock removes this and there aren't any stupid questions if I do say so myself. Hope this helps any thing else let us know
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If you are not gonna help you are better off just not saying anything in the first place
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That does help thanks I've learnt to ignore the unhelpful and ignorant.
It is just the international version it should arrive tomorrow. So from what I understand I can follow any root and boot loader unlock guide that matches my version. And can fully return to stock with no traces or issues?
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ephumuris said:
That does help thanks I've learnt to ignore the unhelpful and ignorant.
It is just the international version it should arrive tomorrow. So from what I understand I can follow any root and boot loader unlock guide that matches my version. And can fully return to stock with no traces or issues?
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yea pretty much as long as you don't flash the wrong file everything will be smooth anyways this is the international thread(http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802) so you can sart planning what you want to do once it arrives and trust you gonna love it
also:
root- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869 (latest ioroot and drivers)
rooting instructions- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
recovery twrp- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670 (I prefer twrp)
recovery cwm- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468858 (just in case your not a fan of twrp)
(both recoveries include loki already)
As a last note if by any chance you want to try stock kitkat (you can try official without root by flashing http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2664933 through lg flash tool) or if you root first you can try(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665985) although you will lose custom recovery and need to use the flash tool to jump down to stock jb and start again have fun :fingers-crossed:

Similar Situation but with Sprint
Hello, I'm kinda in the same situation. except the G2 is with Sprint.
First, i'd just like to say that i can root, twrp, custom with quite a few HTC and Samsung phones but have yet to tackle an LG. It's actually my girlfriends. I told her not to accept any updates when she recieved the phone today from the local Sprint Store. So as it stands she's completely stock to my knowledge. I've included pictures.
Since she's on Sprint and NOT International, i can only assume the guides that you posted to help our other friend will not help me(or at least to an extent). I'm definitely not opposed to reading and learning, just really unsure where to start as the G2 is only split on the carrier level at Development. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

lancemulvihill85 said:
Hello, I'm kinda in the same situation. except the G2 is with Sprint.
First, i'd just like to say that i can root, twrp, custom with quite a few HTC and Samsung phones but have yet to tackle an LG. It's actually my girlfriends. I told her not to accept any updates when she recieved the phone today from the local Sprint Store. So as it stands she's completely stock to my knowledge. I've included pictures.
Since she's on Sprint and NOT International, i can only assume the guides that you posted to help our other friend will not help me(or at least to an extent). I'm definitely not opposed to reading and learning, just really unsure where to start as the G2 is only split on the carrier level at Development. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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the rooting works with the g2 as long as it's stock 4.2.2 and the recovery guide for twrp plus 2.6.3.3 from here(http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/g2spr) should work but I did see somewhere that an update to the sprint model added some spark thing(I don't know what it is exactly) that does not play too well with custom kernels
on another note the reason for it splitting on a carrier level is so that no one flashes something that isn't for them which would cause lots of unwanted problems but of course if you want a rom for your model you head over to the sprint thread look for the one you want and flash away, and always remember to have a backup it can save your phones life someday
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also forgot to mention there are other methods of flashing recoveries from play store like freegee, goo manager, rom manager, etc but I did not include because I am not sure wether they include loki or not which is important if you wanna flash certain roms and mainly different kernels

Wow that's some great help and info there mate thanks for all the help! Seems like everything I need all in one place. Its out for delivery today so will hopefully be playing with it by this evening.
From what I can tell from a little reading there isn't a UK KitKat officially yet at the minute? Is there any I can manually flash with minimal to zero bloat? Just standard LG software?
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ephumuris said:
Wow that's some great help and info there mate thanks for all the help! Seems like everything I need all in one place. Its out for delivery today so will hopefully be playing with it by this evening.
From what I can tell from a little reading there isn't a UK KitKat officially yet at the minute? Is there any I can manually flash with minimal to zero bloat? Just standard LG software?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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Well like I mentioned before if you root first you can flash this(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665985) if done correctly you keep root but will lose recovery because as of yet there isn't one and since its international bloat is minimal unlike when it's from an American carrier

Once you root, using freegee to install recovery is trivial and yes it includes Loki.

I used ioroot to root my G2 and I have no complaints, everything went through smoothly
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app

XxZombiePikachu said:
the rooting works with the g2 as long as it's stock 4.2.2 and the recovery guide for twrp plus 2.6.3.3 from here(http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/g2spr) should work but I did see somewhere that an update to the sprint model added some spark thing(I don't know what it is exactly) that does not play too well with custom kernels
on another note the reason for it splitting on a carrier level is so that no one flashes something that isn't for them which would cause lots of unwanted problems but of course if you want a rom for your model you head over to the sprint thread look for the one you want and flash away, and always remember to have a backup it can save your phones life someday
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also forgot to mention there are other methods of flashing recoveries from play store like freegee, goo manager, rom manager, etc but I did not include because I am not sure wether they include loki or not which is important if you wanna flash certain roms and mainly different kernels
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Thanks a bunch! It seems as though this is going to be unexpectedly simple!
I highly doubt I'm going to be flashing anything other than a modified stock Rom for her. Stability, battery life, with no bugs is all I'm looking for as it's not my phone. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Also, I get why they're split at the development level, it's just that running through the QA and General sections is a little tougher. I do so appreciate all the help and advice!
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

lancemulvihill85 said:
Thanks a bunch! It seems as though this is going to be unexpectedly simple!
I highly doubt I'm going to be flashing anything other than a modified stock Rom for her. Stability, battery life, with no bugs is all I'm looking for as it's not my phone. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Also, I get why they're split at the development level, it's just that running through the QA and General sections is a little tougher. I do so appreciate all the help and advice!
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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well that's good then anyways I won't recommend a rom mainly because I have the d800 at&t variant so I don't know what has what anyways glad to be of help enjoy the freedom root

Just a quick update, rooted with io24, twrp with freegee, backing up as we speak (also to pc).
Now to find a Rom!
Thanks again!
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Tried flashing a rooted kitkat stock rom and my touchscreen didnt work!
Flashing the kitkat kdz works though but no root...hmm

ephumuris said:
Tried flashing a rooted kitkat stock rom and my touchscreen didnt work!
Flashing the kitkat kdz works though but no root...hmm
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Yea I noticed on international that has been an issue, not really sure why well there are other options you can try a flex rom or maybe aosp
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Replacing factory firmware!!!
Hello,
i Am newbie here, recently i brought a LG G2 D802 supposedly from a EU store and i am in Finland, but to my surprise the software firmware is Asia made, Hong Kong to be particular. it goes like this, D80210b-HKG-XX build JDQ39B kernel 3.4.0. With this original Stock software, the 4G option is not shown( i know it can be done by hidden menu but i want to get a permanent fix); the MMS setting althought i did it manually by inserting the values provided by the Network service provider.Still i am unable to get that fix.
I am in turn to contacting my seller for the correct working OPEN stock rom installed G2 but if the case does not go like that then i wish to root it to the OPEN international ROM . From what i have read, if you update then it goes back to the HKG rom, if there any way i can remove the factory rom with the OPEN Rom and receive the update OTA and it will not revert back. I have been doing my research on this but i am not able to get the answers... Hope some one will shine some light on this.
Thanks in Advance !!!

[Q] I'm stuck in CWM recovery mode

Hello,
Yesterday an update came up on my screen, I clicked "Install Now"
The phone restarted into CWM.
I am rooted ofcourse, and I'm really scared for my phone,
Is there anything to be done?

Which phone do you have?
Your phone is rooted, do you have a stock or custom ROM?
You should provide a little more information so people can help you.
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LG G2 D802 T-mobile version
umm...I had stock firmware,
Just now i installed CyanogenMod, and still im going back to recovery...

btw, if i have recovery up and working, i shouldn't be madly worried...shoud i?,,

iMetalliX said:
LG G2 D802 T-mobile version
umm...I had stock firmware,
Just now i installed CyanogenMod, and still im going back to recovery...
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You should try to reverse back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
I've found that on the forums for LG G2's.
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iMetalliX said:
btw, if i have recovery up and working, i shouldn't be madly worried...shoud i?,,
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The only thing you probably have to worry about is the data on your device since it is possible you have to wipe it. No worries on bricked device.
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iMetalliX said:
btw, if i have recovery up and working, i shouldn't be madly worried...shoud i?,,
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No. But it looks like you flashed a borked file. Maybe the CM you installed has a wrong MD5, or you might have flashed a CM that's for a different G2. Either way, you can either push a new ROM zip into your phone to flash, or KDZ back to stock like the guy above me said. Good luck!
And don't worry, your phone is completely fine. But this should be a lesson to always perform a backup before ANY ROM flashing.

mackster248 said:
No. But it looks like you flashed a borked file. Maybe the CM you installed has a wrong MD5, or you might have flashed a CM that's for a different G2. Either way, you can either push a new ROM zip into your phone to flash, or KDZ back to stock like the guy above me said. Good luck!
And don't worry, your phone is completely fine. But this should be a lesson to always perform a backup before ANY ROM flashing.
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Thank you mate )
umm..i'm going back to stock, and the MD5 was ok, and yes, im a noob

Lg g2 d80220a
iMetalliX said:
btw, if i have recovery up and working, i shouldn't be madly worried...shoud i?,,
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What I'd like to know is how did you get CWM in the first place? I've tried for a couple of hours with ROM Manager and the D802 is not supported even though it claims it is. All I get is the red triangle on top of the green android bot and what looks like 2.x CWM. Not sure since I'm new. But it only has about 5 options. No MOUNT, NO ADVANCED, Looks unsuitable for flashing a ROM. I saw this version the very first time I flashed a phone and I soft bricked the phone. It was a Nexus 4. I recovered but I'm not taking any chances and messing with that again. The only way I recovered was using Wugfresh. I need something like Wugfresh for my D802 where I can take those risk. I'm angry because I can't flash anything now. I've got 327 apps to get installed. No one wants to do that manually. It is really inconceivable that this phone which is still arguably the best in the world after 6 months is not supported the way it should be with recovery. Any help in getting CWM working would be greatly appreciated.

notanymore said:
What I'd like to know is how did you get CWM in the first place? I've tried for a couple of hours with ROM Manager and the D802 is not supported even though it claims it is. All I get is the red triangle on top of the green android bot and what looks like 2.x CWM. Not sure since I'm new. But it only has about 5 options. No MOUNT, NO ADVANCED, Looks unsuitable for flashing a ROM. I saw this version the very first time I flashed a phone and I soft bricked the phone. It was a Nexus 4. I recovered but I'm not taking any chances and messing with that again. The only way I recovered was using Wugfresh. I need something like Wugfresh for my D802 where I can take those risk. I'm angry because I can't flash anything now. I've got 327 apps to get installed. No one wants to do that manually. It is really inconceivable that this phone which is still arguably the best in the world after 6 months is not supported the way it should be with recovery. Any help in getting CWM working would be greatly appreciated.
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Have you tried philz http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554053
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app

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XxZombiePikachu said:
Have you tried philz http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554053
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app
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That won't work because you can't even get to the menus to install the zip. That the whole problem. You can't really do anything because it basically hangs up with the red triangle. With the number of people having this problem and how great a phone this is you'd figure this problem would not even exist. Here's a screen shot of the problem everybody is having.

notanymore said:
That won't work because you can't even get to the menus to install the zip. That the whole problem. You can't really do anything because it basically hangs up with the red triangle. With the number of people having this problem and how great a phone this is you'd figure this problem would not even exist. Here's a screen shot of the problem everybody is having.
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okay so that's the stock recovery, by any chance are you on kitkat because it says d80220a?

iMetalliX, can you still flash a .zip file?, if you can I know this would work for you, just translate the thread and OTG flash the small zip file. This happened to me yesterday, and piece of cake.

me having the same problem (stock recovery)
cant flash anything (E:footer is wrong ) (E:signature verification faild)
and now when flashing new Philz recovery ( assert faild : run_program (`/temp/loki.sh`) ==0 E:error in /temp/update.zip status 7
since 2 days trying to get out of it but i cant lol

same thing happened to me but i managed to install twrp now my problem is im stocked at lg logo. I have no back up nor any rom downloaded. i have kdz file saved on my g2 but i cant copy it to the computer since it cant be detected or if it has a way please please let me know. Pls help me out of it, i miss my phone. Thank you.

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XxZombiePikachu said:
okay so that's the stock recovery, by any chance are you on kitkat because it says d80220a?
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Yeah I made the foolish mistake of upgrading to kitkat. I knew it as soon as I hit yes button to upgrade. Too late.
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pmorales said:
iMetalliX, can you still flash a .zip file?, if you can I know this would work for you, just translate the thread and OTG flash the small zip file. This happened to me yesterday, and piece of cake.
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I'm new so don't know much. My understanding is you can't flash anything without being in recovery, right? Look at busted25's post. I'm not risking anything that is not concrete. Much as I like to tinker around I accomplish nothing if I end up with a brick. On my Nexus I could risk everything and because I had Wugfresh. No such thing. I'm going to look at he LG software suite and see if can backup the phone enough to restore it should i soft brick or something

notanymore said:
Yeah I made the foolish mistake of upgrading to kitkat. I knew it as soon as I hit yes button to upgrade. Too late.
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Well that's why you can't get recovery, kit Kat does not have ability for recovery and who knows if it ever will
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app

notanymore said:
Yeah I made the foolish mistake of upgrading to kitkat. I knew it as soon as I hit yes button to upgrade. Too late.
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I'm new so don't know much. My understanding is you can't flash anything without being in recovery, right? Look at busted25's post. I'm not risking anything that is not concrete. Much as I like to tinker around I accomplish nothing if I end up with a brick. On my Nexus I could risk everything and because I had Wugfresh. No such thing. I'm going to look at he LG software suite and see if can backup the phone enough to restore it should i soft brick or something
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Yesterday I just write but I forgot to include the thread to be translated for the instructions and the .zip file to be OTG flashed, here it is, sorry
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=746320

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XxZombiePikachu said:
Well that's why you can't get recovery, kit Kat does not have ability for recovery and who knows if it ever will
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app
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What?! Are you sure about that? If true that is really foul. What, do they think we are Apple fans or something? If we didn't want recovery we would have bought Apple. I hope that is not true. Why would they do such think knowing you can't flash if you they do that. I'm addicted to custom roms...LOL! I need my fix now!!
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pmorales said:
Yesterday I just write but I forgot to include the thread to be translated for the instructions and the .zip file to be OTG flashed, here it is, sorry
It is in Spanish. Just trying working with that on your beautiful phone as a noobie...hahahaha! Thanks though.
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notanymore said:
What?! Are you sure about that? If true that is really foul. What, do they think we are Apple fans or something? If we didn't want recovery we would have bought Apple. I hope that is not true. Why would they do such think knowing you can't flash if you they do that. I'm addicted to custom roms...LOL! I need my fix now!!
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Well the exploit we were using to install recovery/Loki was patched in kk so currently if you want recovery it's the same procedure for all devices downgrade to 4.2(first firmware available) root install recovery and depending on your device I can link you a modified kk that uses the aboot from 4.2 plus modified kk kernel to boot to kk while retaining root/recovery
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app

Lg g2 d80220a
XxZombiePikachu said:
Well the exploit we were using to install recovery/Loki was patched in kk so currently if you want recovery it's the same procedure for all devices downgrade to 4.2(first firmware available) root install recovery and depending on your device I can link you a modified kk that uses the aboot from 4.2 plus modified kk kernel to boot to kk while retaining root/recovery
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app
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I don't know if I have the skills to pull that off. I could wind up like busted25 and all the others who bricked. I think my best option might be to sell it very cheap quickly and order a new one and never upgrade. I'll take the hit. Phone is less than a week old. One thing I'm not understanding though is I'm seeing only kitkat custom roms for this phone out there. That's why I thought it was ok to upgrade. I didn't see any 4.2.2. Everybody who flashed the custom roms must have been fairly or very skilled.One thing that made me upset is ROM Manager advertised recovery for this phone that was bogus. I even paid for the touch version and got nothing and no email reply

[Q] Am i ready to flash a custom rom? :) LG G2 Sprint

Hello,
Just so you know my "knowledge" Level on rooting, flashing etc.
Started with htc evo, Then a GS3, and suscessfully rooted and flashed multiple roms and packages to both those phones.
This lg g2 is somewhat confusing me. Heres what ive done so far, Just trying to make sure i wont brick my device when i go to flash a custom rom.
So far i have, Ran the ioroot .bat and rooted the phone, Used FreeGee to Put TWRP on it and have suscessfully backed up my Current Stock OS.
Ive read a bit about Loki? Do i need to do anything else to be ready to flash a custom rom. "Noob" question i know, but this is my only phone. Cant afford to have a nice 1080P paperweight lol

Lunchtime bummmpppp

Drsnazzy said:
Lunchtime bummmpppp
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Need to know bump :good:

If you have twrp up and running, you're good to flash.
Sent from my LG D802

Makrilli said:
If you have twrp up and running, you're good to flash.
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Ah just figured it out. Trial and error, forgot to flash an aosp kernel, used furnace and got it working Just wanted some reassurance haha :good:

[Q] [Help]LG G2 ls980 flash/loki probs

Not sure what all information you will need but ask and I shall gladly supply
Got a LG-ls980
Running stock lollipop 5.0.1 on ZVG update or w/e
Rooted using LG One Click Root (program never said it finished but checked phone and root is verified)
Used autorec to get TWRP v2.8.6.1 (seemingly worked fine)
currently trying to flash the latest nightly of Cyanogenmod
Receiving errors like
assert failed: run_program("/system/bin/loki.sh") == 0
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/pathtopackage/packagename.zip
can no longer boot normally "security error"
I've done some looking around and tried a few different things but nothing has made any changes, any assistance would be greatly appreciated, thanks
I was told something about loki needing to be unlocked but haven't made any progress as this is my first LG style phone
I'm sure the solution has probably been posted somewhere and probably isn't that difficult but either I couldn't find it or I didn't recognize what I was reading

Tokerot said:
Not sure what all information you will need but ask and I shall gladly supply
Got a LG-ls980
Running stock lollipop 5.0.1 on ZVG update or w/e
Rooted using LG One Click Root (program never said it finished but checked phone and root is verified)
Used autorec to get TWRP v2.8.6.1 (seemingly worked fine)
currently trying to flash the latest nightly of Cyanogenmod
Receiving errors like
assert failed: run_program("/system/bin/loki.sh") == 0
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/pathtopackage/packagename.zip
can no longer boot normally "security error"
I've done some looking around and tried a few different things but nothing has made any changes, any assistance would be greatly appreciated, thanks
I was told something about loki needing to be unlocked but haven't made any progress as this is my first LG style phone
I'm sure the solution has probably been posted somewhere and probably isn't that difficult but either I couldn't find it or I didn't recognize what I was reading
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Doesn't the 5.x autorec install the 4.4 bootloader? You need a 4.2 bootloader to flash cyanogenmod 12 at the moment, because it still uses the loki exploit, instead of the bump provided with the 4.4 bootloader.

Choristav said:
Doesn't the 5.x autorec install the 4.4 bootloader? You need a 4.2 bootloader to flash cyanogenmod 12 at the moment, because it still uses the loki exploit, instead of the bump provided with the 4.4 bootloader.
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I realized there were bootloader issues, how do I go about getting a 4.2 bootloader

Tokerot said:
I realized there were bootloader issues, how do I go about getting a 4.2 bootloader
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Are you planning on running lollipop? I'd suggest keeping the 4.4 bootloader and flashing a CAF-based rom, not only they are much less hacky, they're pretty much stable now.
I'd only flash the old bootloader if I were to install kitkat. Current CM12 sources are VERY outdated.
I was trying to find you the jellybean bootloader but since I don't own a ls980 and I don't visit the section too often this was the closest I could find http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2627765

I was trying to find you the jellybean bootloader but since I don't own a ls980 and I don't visit the section too often this was the closest I could find http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2627765[/QUOTE]
My goal is to have CM12 Lollipop but with a working radio (so a KK bootloader but LP rom?) Reading around I've seen people who have successfully done it but I've got no luck. I'm willing to start over and reflash everything needed, I just need the files and order to flash.
If i could find out how to fix this Loki issue i could finish this easy.

Tokerot said:
I was trying to find you the jellybean bootloader but since I don't own a ls980 and I don't visit the section too often this was the closest I could find http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2627765
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My goal is to have CM12 Lollipop but with a working radio (so a KK bootloader but LP rom?) Reading around I've seen people who have successfully done it but I've got no luck. I'm willing to start over and reflash everything needed, I just need the files and order to flash.
If i could find out how to fix this Loki issue i could finish this easy.[/QUOTE]
Can you link me to the rom thread?
If everything else fails, there's always the Kitkat KDZ -> Kitkat autorec (which installs the JELLYBEAN bootloader, the one you're looking for).
Otherwise, have you considered maybe using a 5.1.1 lollipop rom?

Choristav said:
Can you link me to the rom thread?
If everything else fails, there's always the Kitkat KDZ -> Kitkat autorec (which installs the JELLYBEAN bootloader, the one you're looking for).
Otherwise, have you considered maybe using a 5.1.1 lollipop rom?
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Anything you would suggest? I use aviate launcher so really whatever is the best for battery. As long as it's for ls980 and is easy to do.
Thank you for helping me this far I appreciate it.

Tokerot said:
Anything you would suggest? I use aviate launcher so really whatever is the best for battery. As long as it's for ls980 and is easy to do.
Thank you for helping me this far I appreciate it.
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My pleasure, thank you for using the Q&A section instead of spamming the development threads like users usually do.
While I can't recommend any rom personally (this leads to uneasiness between developers, publicly saying a rom is better than another is frowned upon and for good reason, as they all bust their asses to deliver something for -free-), I can say that anything that has [CAF] in the title is a green light for you.
You can check here or here. I personally use Euphoria-OS as it's basically what you probably think of cyanogenmod with extra customization, but RR, blisspop crdroid and others are really good, too. You just have to look a tiny bit into it. Many if not all of these threads support multiple variants, just search for ls980 and you're good to go.
There are also developers like @zg85 who have done an amazing job both contributing to the CAF-rebase and building several roms for the d802, although practically none are posted as a thread on XDA. While they're not for your variant, there probably is at least a single developer who doesn't post his builds to XDA for the sprint version.
Lastly, as soon as the CAF rebase is complete (as in completely stable, as at the moment there's a bluetooth bug and some connectivity issues), rashed97 himself will post a CM12.1 build and many other roms will pop up (as the device source will be stable, porting will be really easy).

Help with Installing CM

Hi, I have an LG G-pad 7.0 V410 with Lollipop (5.0.2) and rooted with kingsoft. I would like to install official CM but all the guides I found are for Kitkat. It is the first time I attempt to do such thing and obviously I don't feel very confident. Where can I find TWRP for lollipop (5.0.2)? Also, if anyone could list the basic steps to follow, I would be grateful.

1. Never root with king****
Its impossible to flash any ROM over lollipop firmware, its has different, locked bootloader. You've got to downgrade to KitKat if you want to flash ROMs

Adam Myczkowski said:
1. Never root with king****
Its impossible to flash any ROM over lollipop firmware, its has different, locked bootloader. You've got to downgrade to KitKat if you want to flash ROMs
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Oh, I didn't know that. Why you say "never root with king"?

nicospanas said:
Oh, I didn't know that. Why you say "never root with king"?
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Because its an app from people that steal and sell your data. Rooting with kingoroot or whatever is like buying cheap copy of a phone

After your reply i read some things on xda and it appears to be debatable.
Anyway, is there a way to unlock the bootloader instead of downgrading? Cause dg appears complicated and i lack the knowledge.

eh eheh.. the point is - IMO - why let an app do such a delicate process when you could do it by yourself with 4 or 5 steps controlling every step of the process?
To go back to KK, simply download the kdz available here on xda (use the search) and flash it with LG Flash Tool.. Then root, flash recovery and then wipe and flash CM and gapps

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eh eheh.. the point is - IMO - why let an app do such a delicate process when you could do it by yourself with 4 or 5 steps controlling every step of the process?
To go back to KK, simply download the kdz available here on xda (use the search) and flash it with LG Flash Tool.. Then root, flash recovery and then wipe and flash CM and gapps
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I am new to these things. Will I have to do the internal storage part as mentioned here in step 8 or is it only for stock?
Also, do I have to do the white lines fix? And I guess I would have to uninstall kingroot, right?

wow, pain!!! I got you
to be honest, I own the v400 and I did not know that the KK build for v410 was a TEST OS, whatever it means!
So, for my v400 and for my G2 all I have to do is download the kdz and flash with LG Flash Tool or also use LG Mobile to use the official way to restore, here there's a lot more of work it seems!
My guess is to follow the guide you linked, it seems complete and safe, but before starting the process be sure to have all files and understand what you are going to do; naturally the best place to ask for help is that thread, where OP and others v410 users could help you better..
But yes, pretty sure you'll need the parted file because it seems that the TEST OS format the /data partition (that is the plce where you'll save your photo, videos, application data etc) with a 4 GB space only..
Yes, uninstall King root no problem there..
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oh forgot to say:
Also before doing all that, be sure to download and install LGMobile Support Tool (here a link http://www.softpedia.com/get/Mobile-Phone-Tools/Others/LGMobile-Support-Tool.shtml) and know how to enter bootloader, so that in case of disasters you will be able to restore last official Lollipop build!

brainvision said:
wow, pain!!! I got you
to be honest, I own the v400 and I did not know that the KK build for v410 was a TEST OS, whatever it means!
So, for my v400 and for my G2 all I have to do is download the kdz and flash with LG Flash Tool or also use LG Mobile to use the official way to restore, here there's a lot more of work it seems!
My guess is to follow the guide you linked, it seems complete and safe, but before starting the process be sure to have all files and understand what you are going to do; naturally the best place to ask for help is that thread, where OP and others v410 users could help you better..
But yes, pretty sure you'll need the parted file because it seems that the TEST OS format the /data partition (that is the plce where you'll save your photo, videos, application data etc) with a 4 GB space only..
Yes, uninstall King root no problem there..
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oh forgot to say:
Also before doing all that, be sure to download and install LGMobile Support Tool (here a link http://www.softpedia.com/get/Mobile-Phone-Tools/Others/LGMobile-Support-Tool.shtml) and know how to enter bootloader, so that in case of disasters you will be able to restore last official Lollipop build!
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Ok, I'll see what I can do. I probably have to do a lot of reading first. Thanks a lot for your help.

Just coming back to say that I followed successfully the procedure of downgrading and rooting here, with the help of user PorygonZRocks and other forum members and then flashed CM 12.1 from twrp, and everything works fine. It was easier than it appeared to me initially, so if other people would like to do something similar, don't be discouraged. Just follow the instructions of the above thread and there will surely be people to help if you get stuck.

nicospanas said:
Just coming back to say that I followed successfully the procedure of downgrading and rooting here, with the help of user PorygonZRocks and other forum members and then flashed CM 12.1 from twrp, and everything works fine. It was easier than it appeared to me initially, so if other people would like to do something similar, don't be discouraged. Just follow the instructions of the above thread and there will surely be people to help if you get stuck.
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Well done, official cm-13.0 can be downloaded at http://get.cm/?device=v410 and cm-14.1 is around the corner.