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[Q] Flashing older firmware results in "Rooted" flag

Hello folks, I was recently just messing around with Roms for my LG G2 (International) version. I forgot which one was my default rom, so I looked it up through the trick where you enter your IMEI and it comes up with the latest firmware on the LG site.
Anyways, I don't really like the update with the knock code function as it seems to cause the knock on function to be very temperamental where as it works perfect with the initial kit kat release.
When I try and flash this file:
http://storagecow.eu/Xda/LG G2/Stock/Hong Kong D802/HK KitKat 32GB D80220A_00.kdz
In the "firmware update" screen it displays a big red "ROOTED" message. However, If I flash the firmware that was linked off the LG site , it displays as "UNROOTED"
It's not a big issue, but I am kind of cautious as if the device suddenly dies for whatever reason, I could be out of warranty if they check for such things. .
Does anybody know what causes this issue? Thanks.

Grunzen said:
Hello folks, I was recently just messing around with Roms for my LG G2 (International) version. I forgot which one was my default rom, so I looked it up through the trick where you enter your IMEI and it comes up with the latest firmware on the LG site.
Anyways, I don't really like the update with the knock code function as it seems to cause the knock on function to be very temperamental where as it works perfect with the initial kit kat release.
When I try and flash this file:
http://storagecow.eu/Xda/LG G2/Stock/Hong Kong D802/HK KitKat 32GB D80220A_00.kdz
In the "firmware update" screen it displays a big red "ROOTED" message. However, If I flash the firmware that was linked off the LG site , it displays as "UNROOTED"
It's not a big issue, but I am kind of cautious as if the device suddenly dies for whatever reason, I could be out of warranty if they check for such things. .
Does anybody know what causes this issue? Thanks.
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check out this, it explains why and if you rooted then there is also a solution

Official Android 5.0 Lollipop. Should I update?

Hi all,
I got a notification on my G2 D802 to update to 5.0 lollipop a while ago but wondering if its safe to do so. I goggled it and found out that some people had some major issues with battery drain and bad wifi performance. Anyway I proceeded to download the LG PC suite to still give it a try however I got this message on startup. " Android 5.0 Lollipop guide
Date : 2014.11.27
For phone or tablet with Android 5.0 Lollipop or later,
phone or tablet will not back up or restore properly due to security on Android.
Refrain from use.
"
Now I am really thinking twice lol.. Can anyone shed some light on this? Is it safe to update? Can anyone did it before can advice me?

Q&A not dev section

Crap. Sorry didnt realize.

It's OK go and update it. But if you are happy with Kitkat then don't update it.

Even i was in same situation but then i went n tried updating using pc suit. Cudnt be successful as it started showing error while downloading multiple times.Any advice?
Sent from my LG-D802 using XDA Free mobile app

Hmmm. You tried doing a factory reset before updating?

LG G2 D80220C- Trying To Upgrade To Lolipop "Device Not Registered"

device not yet registered
hi everyone
i've got a problem with my g2 d80220c when i tried to update from kitkat to lollipop, when i searchh for an update it says your device is not yet registered , and when i use lg support tool the application stops working .
some say i've got to get an at&t simcar but i can't get when caus am not in the us .
please help me fix that given that i dont want to root or mess up my phone and thnx

No software update option

Hi everyone
I own a HTC m9 plus and I'm running stock firmware and it's not Rooted and bootloader is locked and my Android version is 5.0.2 today I wanted to update my phone to marshmallow but there was no software update option in settings>about at first I thought maybe my ROM is not the stock ROM but when I go to bootloader it was written locked,and here is a point when I bought my phone it was rooted by KingRoot but there was no update option even when it was rooted,I unrooted my phone by reading instructions from this website but still there is no update option
I will be really thankful if anyone help me
If u need more information about my problem just ask me

Help me please !!!!!!!!??

Hey Guys ,
I had a problem today with my lovely G6 ; since i bought it 2 months ago everything was working flawlessly (except the battery drain but generally i can say it is really a bad battery because just i think it's not able to stand for my needs like some other phones and complete the day)
till yesterday !!!
My LG G6 is currently running on Android Nougat 7.0 So,When i wanted to upgrade my Os into the latest Oreo update it ; the bad surprise came.
The OTA upgrade doesn't even work for me it always says you have currently the last update even like we know there is a lot of updates and security patches came for oreo !
So I tried the LG Bridge . yes, of course he detected my phone because i installed the latest driver pack but it keeps saying that it is impossible to chek the software version
So at this point , i got very confused about this phone and i did a lot of searches about its IMEI
My phone indicate at its menu that its model is the H873 which means it is The Canadian version but all the informations about my IMEI number i got from the intetnet it says that it is the VS988 model !!!
What should i do now :crying: please help me gyus i am very confused :crying:crying:

You bought it used or brand new from the official reseller? If not it's possible someone tampered with your device before. You can also try to flash the latest *.kdz via LG Up and Uppercut.

@Vatt`ghern
I bought used but if really someone tampered with it i should be able to be tampere with it and upgrade the software the main problem is that the model still uknown even for the PC howcan can i solve this miserable problem ?
Furthermore, I Tried LG UP too but it keeps saying model is uknown ?

larbimedrano said:
@Vatt`ghern
I bought used but if really someone tampered with it i should be able to be tampere with it and upgrade the software the main problem is that the model still uknown even for the PC howcan can i solve this miserable problem ?
Furthermore, I Tried LG UP too but it keeps saying model is uknown ?
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Did you try LGUP instead of Bridge? It should recognize your phone.
You can try to flash Oreo with LGUP. Since you don't know for sure which variant you own I'll give two links: H873 VS988.
LGUP and UPPERCUT (Install LGUP and run Uppercut).

@Vatt`ghern
I tried LG UP , phone has been detected but it show me that my phone model is uknown

larbimedrano said:
@Vatt`ghern
I tried LG UP , phone has been detected but it show me that my phone model is uknown
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You most likely don't have any valid warranty on this phone so I would unlock the bootloader and try to install flashable zip through TWRP.

@Vatt`ghern
Excuse me Bro but I will be so greatful if you can give me a closer sight and help me to solve this problem because i haven't understand the process you are talking about . i have a very small basic knowledge about Flashing phones and TWRP

larbimedrano said:
@Vatt`ghern
Excuse me Bro but I will be so greatful if you can give me a closer sight and help me to solve this problem because i haven't understand the process you are talking about . i have a very small basic knowledge about Flashing phones and TWRP
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Download the platform tools (you don't have to download Android SDK) and check if your phone's bootloader can be actually unlocked, there is a guide how to do it.