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Seems after the LS997ZV4 update was pulled off, they changed it to LS997ZV5 instead and just got it 12/26/16
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I've been waiting for the OTA update on my phone, I have been manually checking for updates too but nothing happens!
The release date says 12/5/16 and I usually can get updates by manually checking with other android devices, not this time though..
https://support.sprint.com/support/...20:FindAndUpdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourLgV20
Nope
Nope and don't take it if u planning on rooting in the near future
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Nope and don't take it if u planning on rooting in the near future
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Thanks for your response!
rooting isn't important for me as it was before lollipop, there's not much bloatware on the V20 and ads are being taken care of with adguard.
It's just bug fixes and security patches anyways
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It's just bug fixes and security patches anyways
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Yes I know! Security and bug fixes are important..
ls9997zv4 update no longer shown on sprint website
I saw that update listed on Sprint's site last week and was also frustrated not to get it. It must have had an error because it has been pulled. We are lucky not to received flawed firmware.
They probably pulled it to fix the exploit they have found for rooting the phone.
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they probably pulled it to fix the exploit they have found for rooting the phone.
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wooo i caused something!
Is there a way to stop the update from appearing or stop the phone from checking? I would like to accept updates only once people here assure us that it won't break the root method, given I may root at some point.
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I just got updated to LS997ZV5 Dec 1 Security patches, fixed an issue with loud speaker and stuff I don't remember.
I got it on 12/24. I had to click "check for update" quite a few times for it to show up.
Same here. I hoped it would have fixed the speaker distortion problem. But it did nothing for me.
Zor Omega said:
Same here. I hoped it would have fixed the speaker distortion problem. But it did nothing for me.
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to be Honest, never had the issue..
I was hoping for maybe camera software fine tuning
I also did a full restore, I like to start fresh with updates
So is it confirmed that the root method on the ZV5 no longer works? I just got my V20 off swappa and it already had the ZV5 installed. :crying:
longunmin said:
So is it confirmed that the root method on the ZV5 no longer works? I just got my V20 off swappa and it already had the ZV5 installed. :crying:
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Ditto, just got my V20 and it has ZV5 installed......ugh...........praying theres a way to roll back
Edit.....nevermind......my zv5 did manage to get root using DirtySanta....Profit!
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Ditto, just got my V20 and it has ZV5 installed......ugh...........praying theres a way to roll back
Edit.....nevermind......my zv5 did manage to get root using DirtySanta....Profit!
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Awesome! So you just followed the Dirty Santa guide from the other thread and you were golden? Is everything functional and working properly?
longunmin said:
Awesome! So you just followed the Dirty Santa guide from the other thread and you were golden? Is everything functional and working properly?
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I read everything I could find about rooting this thing and read all the comments that the bootloader exploit was fix with the December patch.but nothing convinced me not to...Im a old Samsung guy, Note 2, 3 & 4 so rooting without having Odin to back me up was a tad daunting as well as having to remember how to use ADB....I took a chance and it worked......I got the sd corrupt error ( no biggie, I had backups) and battery drain is kinda high ( no sprint custom kernels yet) ....of course it not being a stock sprint rom things like wifi calling, sprint zone and voicemail are missing ( but Team Dev now hows a stock rooted sprint rom out, Ill try that in the am) everything is running just fine...installed all my apps, made a titanium backup and a twrp backup.....
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I read everything I could find about rooting this thing and read all the comments that the bootloader exploit was fix with the December patch.but nothing convinced me not to...Im a old Samsung guy, Note 2, 3 & 4 so rooting without having Odin to back me up was a tad daunting as well as having to remember how to use ADB....I took a chance and it worked......I got the sd corrupt error ( no biggie, I had backups) and battery drain is kinda high ( no sprint custom kernels yet) ....of course it not being a stock sprint rom things like wifi calling, sprint zone and voicemail are missing ( but Team Dev now hows a stock rooted sprint rom out, Ill try that in the am) everything is running just fine...installed all my apps, made a titanium backup and a twrp backup.....
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Thank you! I may wait to see how the stock sprint ROM works and then I'll jump in. Definitely won't update with any security patches in the meantime
hoping it doesn't break root. it's the update that ends in F. crazy that we're just now getting it while apparently Tmobile is on J already. crazy.
I delayed the update until it can be determine whether this update will affect ROOT.
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I delayed the update until it can be determine whether this update will affect ROOT.
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Don't think TWRP can install the file "dlpkgfile".
Any ideas?
I'm also waiting to see if it will remove root or not. Hopefully someone can test it.
I reinstalled the LG default recovery in "img" form, and attempted to run the update. Rebooting, it went into LG update mode, 1/2 (I assume 1 of 2), and stopped with an error that I wasn't quick enough to write down.
The device rebooted, and came up with warning "This device is suspected in rooting". No LG updates will install" or similar.
I used FlashFire and restored my TWRP recovery partition, and am now going to wait until someone more versed in update manipulation changes the update file "dlpkgfile" into something TWRP can work with.
I tried.
WTF! the update disabled HD calling for me on Verizon and now I don't even have simultaneous talk and data! WTF!
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Anyone try recowvery with 10f yet?
Anyone know the Android security patch level?
it's the December patch
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anyone else realize they dropped volume a lot on here??? volume is so low now compared to what it was. kinda annoying. I have to jack it up just to hear it now whereas it used to get a lot louder.
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Dont do it
NEVER EVER take OTA's if your rooted, you will most likely unroot your phone. A custom ROM if it has a good developer behind it will stay updated by said Dev, your asking for trouble by loading OTA's while your rooted.
You've been warned
lmao cmon man.. look at my post count, look at my years on xda.. you think I'm some kinda android noob? hahah. anyway, point is, taking the F update didn't mess with getting root on us996 so I took it to see if it did any good.. but i guess lg's speaker "fix" was to lower the volume in general.
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Anyone try recowvery with 10f yet?
Anyone know the Android security patch level?
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I just rooted on 10f
jayochs said:
lmao cmon man.. look at my post count, look at my years on xda.. you think I'm some kinda android noob? hahah. anyway, point is, taking the F update didn't mess with getting root on us996 so I took it to see if it did any good.. but i guess lg's speaker "fix" was to lower the volume in general.
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My post wasn't directed specifically at you. I see that question about OTA;s all the time, or they took an OTA and now thier phone brews coffee, that was directed at anyone willing to read and try to take a little advice.
Are any devs working on a root for ls997 (sprint v20) zv6 update?? Will it be possible ever? Just wondering .. I know i was told i wouldnt be able to root on zv6 so i guess now im wondering if its even being worked on or looked at.. Thanks!
Im not even looking at it.
me2151 said:
Im not even looking at it.
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Oh.. Just not interested in getting it rooted?
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Oh.. Just not interested in getting it rooted?
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I do have a possible way but it is WAY to complicated for use. It can EASILY result in a hardbrick. and mostly untested. if that method ever gets released i will have done countless hours of testing on my own device before i even attempt to tell someone how to do it. That being said. as of right now. i am rooted on a custom rom. there is no incentive for me to try to work on it. if i do eventually get bricked for somereason and get a replacement with zv6 on it then yes i will work on getting root for that.
Ahh i see no worries.. Sucks we have no way of even getting back also.. Ugh first phone i havnt been able to root... It does suck..
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Ahh i see no worries.. Sucks we have no way of even getting back also.. Ugh first phone i havnt been able to root... It does suck..
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Getting back as in downgrading? Correct there is no kdz to downgrade with. However i have confirmed that ARB is still set to 00 on zv6 meaning that if we manage to create a KDZ then zv6 CAN be downgraded.
@me2151, I got a question for you.... I went to jail on march 21st, my phone got stolen and was taken to the ECOATM. I just ended up getting it back on Friday. what im trying to figure out is if im still good to root. I have been reading about this zv6 update and im hoping and praying that my phone has not updated. I will have acess to it tomorrow. should I go in as soon as I turn it on and turn off OTA updates and make sure it doesn't update? or do you think that ECO atm went ahead and updated it? I know the service was disconnected on march 25th. also thank you for your time and help
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@me2151, I got a question for you.... I went to jail on march 21st, my phone got stolen and was taken to the ECOATM. I just ended up getting it back on Friday. what im trying to figure out is if im still good to root. I have been reading about this zv6 update and im hoping and praying that my phone has not updated. I will have acess to it tomorrow. should I go in as soon as I turn it on and turn off OTA updates and make sure it doesn't update? or do you think that ECO atm went ahead and updated it? I know the service was disconnected on march 25th. also thank you for your time and help
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if you are concerned with a auto update you can remove the simcard when you turn it on to check what version you are on. I dont know the business practices of ECOATM so i cannot say they did or didnt update it. I would just pray its not zv6
ugh I hope to god not, but where I don't currently have active service on it that should help also?
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Getting back as in downgrading? Correct there is no kdz to downgrade with. However i have confirmed that ARB is still set to 00 on zv6 meaning that if we manage to create a KDZ then zv6 CAN be downgraded.
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So basically if i have any hopes of getting a root ... I shouldnt do any more updates to my v20? And that would be cool to get root for zv6 and some how create a kdz for it if need be!
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So basically if i have any hopes of getting a root ... I shouldnt do any more updates to my v20? And that would be cool to get root for zv6 and some how create a kdz for it if need be!
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Correct.
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Correct.
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Ok dually noted haha
I'm due to buy a new phone any day now, does anyone know if phones are shipping from the factory with ZV6, or do they ship with the original FW and take the update OTA.
Really getting more and more bummed being on Sprint. It seems like each generation root on Sprint gets harder and harder. I can't just buy whatever the current flagship is like I used to and not have to do a ****load of research first.
Samsung S8 -> No root on Snapdragon, maybe ever
LGV20 -> No root on ZV6, but it's being worked on
LG G6 -> No root and from what I've seen things don't look super promising for awhile
I was going to wait a few weeks to see how things are shaking out with the G6, but if the V20 is shipping with the old firmware I'd just buy it now and take the sure bet.
fiver5 said:
I'm due to buy a new phone any day now, does anyone know if phones are shipping from the factory with ZV6, or do they ship with the original FW and take the update OTA.
Really getting more and more bummed being on Sprint. It seems like each generation root on Sprint gets harder and harder. I can't just buy whatever the current flagship is like I used to and not have to do a ****load of research first.
Samsung S8 -> No root on Snapdragon, maybe ever
LGV20 -> No root on ZV6, but it's being worked on
LG G6 -> No root and from what I've seen things don't look super promising for awhile
I was going to wait a few weeks to see how things are shaking out with the G6, but if the V20 is shipping with the old firmware I'd just buy it now and take the sure bet.
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Sucks for us who took the ota.. Were pretty screwed at the moment... It sucks that these devices are loosing root ability... I loved being able to root my phones.. Ugh as for them still coming with old FW im not sure sorry
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Sucks for us who took the ota.. Were pretty screwed at the moment... It sucks that these devices are loosing root ability... I loved being able to root my phones.. Ugh as for them still coming with old FW im not sure sorry
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Just picked this phone up with out doing any research... It automatically updated to the v6 before I realized that the phone is set to auto update.. The v7 notification continues, as if I want it! Any news on rooting v6? Guess I'll just exchange this one for a different color and then make sure it does not auto ruin (update) MY phone! :silly:
LS997Zv6 Let'sGoogle Phone
Guys I just noticed my phone downloading the software update. When I click on it it doesn't give my any info of what it is. As soon as it finishes the download I'll followup.
Does anyone know if LG pushed out an update for unlocked v20 and if so is it Oreo or just 7.1.1
I hope it's Oreo ?
But honestly I hope it's a good functioning update.
LG has a lot to improve.
I'll followup.
Ok so that update is the security update only.
Not any os update as I hoped....?, Not even 7.1.1
LG thank you ... I have made up my mind.
.... Don't think I'll be sticking with LG for my next phone. ?
What model, and what is the version number now?
-- Brian
US996 unlocked (non-US Cellular) version security update
My LG V20 US996 unlocked phone now shows a security update available. The update is labeled "US99610n".
It's still on 7.0. A year since the last update and this is all we get.
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Ok so that update is the security update only.
Not any os update as I hoped....?, Not even 7.1.1
LG thank you ... I have made up my mind.
.... Don't think I'll be sticking with LG for my next phone. ?
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If updates are very important to you guys then get a pixel....
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It's still on 7.0. A year since the last update and this is all we get.
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Still_living714 said:
If updates are very important to you guys then get a pixel....
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Buy me one and I'll get it.
harpo1 said:
Buy me one and I'll get it.
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If you can't afford one then make the best of the v20 instead of complaining about updates.
Before I apply the update, my biggest questions are:
- What's the Changelog?
- Does this fix the Dirty Cow vulnerability that allow us to root?
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Ok so that update is the security update only.
Not any os update as I hoped....[emoji19], Not even 7.1.1
LG thank you ... I have made up my mind.
.... Don't think I'll be sticking with LG for my next phone. [emoji30]
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I'm with you on that. Sent an email to LG a few weeks ago stating just that. It took them a whole year for a security update on my US996.
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If I'm going to get a phone that isn't well supported for updates but has true functionality, I'll stick with Galaxy note series ....
Google pixel unless they produce a note type stylus I'll pass although I did think about it.
Pixel maybe... Don't know. Let's see if it's discounted.
I think HTC is the only manufacture that started to be good with updates with their later flagship phones. I would even consider HTC before I consider LG again for phones.
Are LG V20 US996 unlocked phones still rootable after the US99610n update?
Would someone who has aleady accepted the newest update be so kind as to check and post the current ARB on their phone?
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Before I apply the update, my biggest questions are:
- What's the Changelog?
- Does this fix the Dirty Cow vulnerability that allow us to root?
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1. Security update to one of the November patch sets.
2. This is the us996 unlocked that can be bootloader unlocked through LGs website and never needed dirtycow. AFAIK LGs unlocking processes should work fine. If for whatever reason you wanted to use dirtycow anyway its still possible to revert to the previous version since they didn't increment arb.
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1. Security update to one of the November patch sets.
2. This is the us996 unlocked that can be bootloader unlocked through LGs website and never needed dirtycow. AFAIK LGs unlocking processes should work fine. If for whatever reason you wanted to use dirtycow anyway its still possible to revert to the previous version since they didn't increment arb.
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Hi,
In particular, I wanted to know if this update includes fixes for the KRACK and blueborne vulnerabilities. Do you know where I could find a changelog?
Also, if I do the OTA update do you know if it's going to wipe out TWRP? If so, I might what to wait for a zip file that I can install with TWRP from dimm0k or McNutnut:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/us996unlocked-twrp-flashable-10f-t3544573
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-us99610k-stock-rom-twrp-flashable-t3691784
Thanks!
created 10n here https://forum.xda-developers.com/v2...-flashable-t3691784/post74229596#post74229596
feretio said:
Hi,
In particular, I wanted to know if this update includes fixes for the KRACK and blueborne vulnerabilities. Do you know where I could find a changelog?
Also, if I do the OTA update do you know if it's going to wipe out TWRP? If so, I might what to wait for a zip file that I can install with TWRP from dimm0k or McNutnut:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/us996unlocked-twrp-flashable-10f-t3544573
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-us99610k-stock-rom-twrp-flashable-t3691784
Thanks!
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it includes those fixes since its at Nov 6 security patch ( Nov 6 exactly has the KRACK fix, while blueborne was fixed in the September patch). I expect taking the ota will wipe twrp however.
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If you can't afford one then make the best of the v20 instead of complaining about updates.
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Rather not bite. I'll wait until I see what Sony's next move is. I wouldn't give in on the missing headphone jack on any phone.
SFrsfair said:
Would someone who has aleady accepted the newest update be so kind as to check and post the current ARB on their phone?
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Mine is a US Unlocked 9960, purchased online.. After today's security update (and researching what an ARB is, and how to access it) my ARB (Anti Rollback Version) number remains 0.
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Rather not bite. I'll wait until I see what Sony's next move is. I wouldn't give in on the missing headphone jack on any phone.
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I agree, missing headphone jack is also a deal breaker for me.
For those who have rooted US996's, this thread has links to TWRP flashable images and instructions on how to install them which won't overwrite the the recovery partition as an OTA might do:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-us99610k-stock-rom-twrp-flashable-t3691784
Anyone check for ARB in this update?
No one has checked yet? Crazy
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No one has checked yet? Crazy
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Crazy is, you didn't check it yourself
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Of course not, I'm not willing to possibly screw myself LOL
If anyone (including me) expecting this update to fix poor signal, it DOES NOT.
The reason why i want to get root thats NOT on 13A with dirtysanta is because kernel is messed up.
There are too many problems with kernel files that come with dirtysanta root method.