What (newly) ROM should I install, given my setup? - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
I have G2 d802, with this ROM: CloudyG2 2.2. This is Android 4.4.2 The kernel is 3.4.102. Build number KOT49I.
I have TWRP. I have root.
Anyway, what is the newest ROM I can install on this device? Is there something that is Android7? I need the ROM to be clean (bloatware-wise), and should be fast.
Is the baseband version something I should be worry about?
Please provide me with the exact steps I need to do in order to install the new ROM given my current setup (which I described above), I want to make a clean setup - so full wipe is Okay.
Maybe LineageOS 14.1? It says I should go back to stock lollipop. How to do that exactly?
Thanks!

Hi. I'm on LineageOS 14 (latest build of today). I am pretty sure that it is the most updated rom for G2.
I am not going back to Cloudy ROM simply because I don't have time to move files, do backups,.... but i will do it. Really, G2's behaviour with Cloudy is perfect: no bugs, perfect camera, perfect sound. With Android > 5 you will face some bad things: for example, you will loose official camera drivers (no OIS, worst quality), and you will experience crappy sound if you max out the volume, and other bugs can be always after the corner.
(Surely, LineageOS is very usable and stable, but at the price of what I said before). So:
my advice is to use Cloudy, unless it is very important to you to have latest security patches.

I had my g2 d802 on Cloudy 3.3 for a long time and it was and still is perfect.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/rom-cloudyg2-t3006744

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is there a gps fix for aosp roms?

Iv already got a GPS lock when I was on xdabebbs ROM 3 different times. Then I clean flashed carbon and mahdi. Well in carbon and mahdi, if I hit GPS to see where I am, It'l Lock like 3houses down. So its kinda close. But when I type in an address to navigate to it, the GPS signal just gives up and says GPS signal lost. I even flashed the g2gpsfix.zip but no luck . but that zip works great on ROMs that aren't for 24a
Which version of Mahdi? Depending on the version (April release, beta release, or May aka Release 1) you need different versions of the baseband to have working sensors, rotation, GPS, etc.
If you are using a version prior to Release 1, you also need to flash a stock-based ROM in order to purposely configure the sensors.
IOW, you should read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52568043
And then upgrade to Mahdi 2.5 Release 1, using the stock kitkat baseband.
Typos courtesy of my LG G2 (D803) running Mahdi-ROM.
phoenix_rizzen said:
Which version of Mahdi? Depending on the version (April release, beta release, or May aka Release 1) you need different versions of the baseband to have working sensors, rotation, GPS, etc.
If you are using a version prior to Release 1, you also need to flash a stock-based ROM in order to purposely configure the sensors.
IOW, you should read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52568043
And then upgrade to Mahdi 2.5 Release 1, using the stock kitkat baseband.
Typos courtesy of my LG G2 (D803) running Mahdi-ROM.
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Thanks. But I'm already running the 24a kk ota version of mahdi
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Paranoid or Cyanogenmod ROM for Korean G2 F320L ?

Hi,
I am a Android newbie and have Korean LG G2 F320L. And I want to install custom Paranoid ROM.
But the links I have found so far are for international models D801, D802, D803 etc. So can I install these ROMs on my Korean phone ? and if not, any one knows from where can I get the Paranoid ROM for the Korean G2 F320L ?
One more thing, in terms of security and any malware/spyware threat which ROM is better one :
Paranoid
Cyanogenmod
?
Thanks,
Wasim
Wasim_X said:
Hi,
I am a Android newbie and have Korean LG G2 F320L. And I want to install custom Paranoid ROM.
But the links I have found so far are for international models D801, D802, D803 etc. So can I install these ROMs on my Korean phone ? and if not, any one knows from where can I get the Paranoid ROM for the Korean G2 F320L ?
One more thing, in terms of security and any malware/spyware threat which ROM is better one :
Paranoid
Cyanogenmod
?
Thanks,
Wasim
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Any help please......
I'm skeptical about trying non-official LG based roms due to the suddenly bumped, black-lines-on-screen hype.
I'm running Cloudy G3 rom on my LG G2 F320L (contains all the essentials I want but gagged on customization).
For the case of installing cyanogenmod / PA (KitKat based roms), I think you will have to flash F32L Baseband before flashing any of those roms. (Probably modify updater-script in meta info of the rom in case you are barred from Flashing the zip file due to your phone being F320 and not D80x).
In terms of security, official rom will work for you, there are not that much perks of CM/PA over official to me as an end-user. Before G2, I had Optimus G F180 before and I loved look, feel and customizability of Cyanogenmod 11 (MOKEE). PA is no different with tad bit more utility perks.
dark_prince said:
I'm skeptical about trying non-official LG based roms due to the suddenly bumped, black-lines-on-screen hype.
I'm running Cloudy G3 rom on my LG G2 F320L (contains all the essentials I want but gagged on customization).
For the case of installing cyanogenmod / PA (KitKat based roms), I think you will have to flash F32L Baseband before flashing any of those roms. (Probably modify updater-script in meta info of the rom in case you are barred from Flashing the zip file due to your phone being F320 and not D80x).
In terms of security, official rom will work for you, there are not that much perks of CM/PA over official to me as an end-user. Before G2, I had Optimus G F180 before and I loved look, feel and customizability of Cyanogenmod 11 (MOKEE). PA is no different with tad bit more utility perks.
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I am newbie to Android and custom ROM business....but have technical background....so my reason of looking for custom ROM is the performance I am getting on mine G2. I think my iPhone 4S was much more snappy than G2 and it was even 50% of hardware what G2 has. So thats why I want to have Stock Android ROM to get rid of any unnecessary stuff and improve the performance.
Could you please suggest any valid tutorial to follow to install good Stock Android ROM on my F320L G2 ?
Thanks,
Wasim
enable developer tools by going to Settings > about phone > software info > and click software version 6 times.
Then go to settings > Developer Tools > Enable USB Debugging
Root your phone using ioroot method (connect your phone to ur PC first and make sure u have correct drivers installed)
Install AutoRec software (Make sure you have correct phone model, which is F320L in your case). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
Dont run AutoRec yet, download KK Baseband file for your phone from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12880
Download Cyanogenmod flashable zip + gapps. Put all 3 zip files on your SD Card
Run AutoRec software (Not sure but connect ur phone to internet over wifi), Install recovery > reboot into recovery
Now in Recovery goto Wipe > Swipe to wipe (Factory Reset)
Go back > Install Zip
Install zips in this order
KK BaseBand > CM > Gapps
wipe/Factory Reset again and Reboot. Hopefully you will have a working Cyanogenmod bootup.
Then Install Zip

Moving to LineageOS worth it (and possible) from Cloudy G2.2?

I've been running Cloudy G2.2 for a year an a half. It's given the phone enough legs to mostly make it through 2017. However, about every other week I have to restore my latest backup when Bluetooth stops working because it saw too many devices. This wouldn't be terrible if it wasn't for Authy refusing to sync my newer 2-Factor auth accounts. I think I've convinced myself that the G6 (US997) is my next phone, but now is a silly time to buy as the price should drop like a rock as the next wave of flagships come out.
I'm hoping to make it another couple months and was wondering anyone's experiences moving from Cloudy G2.2 (or other ROMs) to the latest lineage? From what I've read, it's very stable. However, I'm on Kit Kat bootloader, so it doesn't seem like this will be a straightforward process. I was hoping to get some experiences from people who made the same move before starting.
I currently have:
LG G2 D800
Root using stumproot (I think, it's been a while) with supersu installed
TWRP 2.7.0.0 installed by autorec
Cloudy G2.2 KOT49I
So, after some research, I set off to install LineageOS. In hindsight, this might have been a bad idea since it specifically only mentions the D802 in the title. However, it listed links for D800 builds, though they were crossed out.
I updated TWRP to this version by Blastagator and that was painless. I then wiped the phone, made a fresh backup and flashed the latest nightly of LineageOS, and the latest GApps (Mini) for 7.1. That was disappointing since I got the quick "LG logo" followed by a blank screen, that I later found was mentioned in the same Lineage post. Should've read farther.
I think the issue is that I'm on the wrong bootloader. I thought I was on KitKat which the post requires, but in order to enter recovery, I have to press enter three times (rather than using volume buttons to navigate), which indicates I'm on JellyBean bootloader.
So, this is the scary step that I was hoping to avoid. My big fear is that I run Linux on my desktop, so I can't use the LG Flash Tool. As long as I can keep a working recovery, I have backups, so I'm fairly safe. Following the Blastagator bootloader post, I'm not really sure how you go back and forth between bootloaders so easily as it suggests. Is that really as simple as loading the zip file on the phone and installing it in TWRP?
Is there a safer way to handle this?
From my experience, it is that easy. Simply install the zip file and you have loaded a new boot loader. Also, I was in the same boat as you with Cloudy rom and moved to Nougat with crDroid. However it's not stable and I am considering looking for something else more stable but fast like crDroid.
ernie young said:
I was in the same boat as you with Cloudy rom and moved to Nougat with crDroid
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When you updated your bootloader, were you still able to run the Cloudy ROM before you switched to crDroid? Once I flash the KitKat bootloader, am I only able to use the Nougat ROMs? My big concern is that there might be something a bit off with my bootloader, so I won't be able to get back to TWRP.
I think there's something a bit off with my bootloader as is, because about a year ago I flashed back to stock Jellybean, and took all the OTA updates. However, when the phone tried to take the KitKat update, it softbricked, and could only be recovered using the LG Update Tool, which I don't have access to anymore. Because of this, I'm a little worried that just dropping on the Blastagator KitKat bootloader may have some atypical issues.
i m using it for a while. u know, on Los you won't be able to use lg features such as qslide, qmemo, plug&pop, knockcode etc. Only worth it if you want your phone to look a little bit fresher and lighter or you need a newer android version for some reason. Else, don't take the risk if you can't use flashtool. You can consider installing another kitkat rom. There are lots and they are nice :]
S YILDIRIM said:
or you need a newer android version for some reason.
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My primary issue is that KitKat (or whatever Cloudy G2.2 is?) has the old Android bluetooth bug where once it sees too many devices, it stops connecting to anything. I have to make sure to turn off my phone if I go somewhere like an airport, and have been having to restore my clean Cloudy backup about once a month. It's getting pretty frustrating. On the other hand, I'm hoping to upgrade to an LG G6 (US997) in a month or two when the V30 release pushes down on prices. So, if it's a case of potentially hard-bricking my G2 at the worst possible time, I should hold off flashing.
I think you need hybrid bootstack for android 7.
WORF84 said:
I think you need hybrid bootstack for android 7.
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That makes sense, but will I not be able to use my Cloudy 2.2 backup after that? It says that the hybrid bootstack will only boot CM 12.1, CM13, and LP stock roms.
superlou23 said:
That makes sense, but will I not be able to use my Cloudy 2.2 backup after that? It says that the hybrid bootstack will only boot CM 12.1, CM13, and LP stock roms.
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These questions if this works with that or that are easier to answer for yourself by reading what goes with what.
Just Google LG G2 bootstack and you can probably find the ones you need for any available rom.
I use hybrid on Marshmallow 6.0.1 but I tried Nougat 7.1.2 too, it works.

Is there a Custom ROM / Rooted ROM for the S8 with automatic / easy Updates

Hello everyone,
I got a new S8 and am wondering, which ROM to choose. I have used Superman Rom on my S7 for a long time now and was happy with it, despite the fact that I had to wipe with every update.
Titanium Backup made it a lot easier - it still was a lot of work.
So my Question:
Is there a ROM which can be updated without wiping?
What I want is basically ROOT, google apps and if possible the original (or improved) Camera App from the S8. And it schould be stable.
I am aware of lineageOS, but the S8 support seems not to be so good by now.
Thanks for every hint,
H
gefo said:
Hello everyone,
I got a new S8 and am wondering, which ROM to choose. I have used Superman Rom on my S7 for a long time now and was happy with it, despite the fact that I had to wipe with every update.
Titanium Backup made it a lot easier - it still was a lot of work.
So my Question:
Is there a ROM which can be updated without wiping?
What I want is basically ROOT, google apps and if possible the original (or improved) Camera App from the S8. And it schould be stable.
I am aware of lineageOS, but the S8 support seems not to be so good by now.
Thanks for every hint,
H
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ok so basically
stock s8 firmware rooted : no more Ota and many root related limitations etc, but maybe able to flash Ota manually not sure
s8 firmware based custom roms: as with every new update the rom is rebased to latest firmware, always clean install always as the rom is a modified firmware, so always different (of course dirty flash might work but often result in issues of all kinds)
and with aosp based roms , most of the time yes, to update you can just flash rom then gapps and then just wipe caches/dalvik and reboot is its the same rom as the rom is the same and in fact just stock android so no big changes between builds.
But yes it's annoying but clean install is ALWAYS the best option, and easy update = no rooting
and for stability, the closer to stock the rom is , the most stable it would be. (and good camera = forget about aosp)
so I would recommend you batstock rom or batman rom (s8 version of superstock or superman), but update without wiping, except on unrooted ... not really
Thanks for your detailed reply - That's what I was afraid of to hear.
I will try to live with the limitations of non rooted stock - otherwise Batman or Batstock will be the next to try.

ROM with second-screen compability?

Hi! Im getting a V20 H915 (amazon just need to have it arrive to my door, any days now) and i was planning on rooting it to both debloat it and load a ligther OS.
But knowing that many of those ROM dosen't include the second-screen, is there any recommended ROM that I could use that include second-screen function.
(Hopefully a LineageOS build or even /e/ [if i can download apk of online games that I ussualy played on my current mobile])
All ROMs based on lineage 16.0 and above have second screen to my knowledge. If you need help rooting feel free to PM me.
IronGearGaming said:
Hi! Im getting a V20 H915 (amazon just need to have it arrive to my door, any days now) and i was planning on rooting it to both debloat it and load a ligther OS.
But knowing that many of those ROM dosen't include the second-screen, is there any recommended ROM that I could use that include second-screen function.
(Hopefully a LineageOS build or even /e/ [if i can download apk of online games that I ussualy played on my current mobile])
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Any ROM that is not stock-based will not have second screen functionality. In our ROMS, 2nd screen is used as the status bar that display time, connections, battery, etc. Unless LG provides the code to us (which they never will), any custom ROM that is not stock-based will not have a functional second screen that acts the way it does on stock. If you want it, download a stock-based ROM.
As far as I know, the AO (Alpha Omega) ROM is the only OREO Rom that has the LG 2nd screen.

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