Hi all, I've got myself a bit of a problem. I bought a second hand G6 (LG-H873 Canada) which is unlocked. It works perfectly fine with my Rogers sim card, but whenever I click on check for update it says "this phone is not registered yet" so I contacted both Rogers and LG and I've basically been told that they can't find my IMEI number. Which makes me think that perhaps the IMEI was changed as a result of the unlocking? Or that the previous owner before the fellow I bought it from changed it for whatever nefarious reasons. Anyways, what my question is, since I can't OTA update or use LG Bridge, if I was to use LGUP and download the latest appropriate KDZ would it mess with the IMEI number? I can live with it as is for now, it's just a few security patches behind, but with Oreo coming shortly, I'd like to upgrade to that obviously. But I don't want to flash a stock KDZ and have it restore a potentially changed IMEI and then I'm left with a phone that no longer works. Also, would it in any way effect the unlock on the device? Any help is appreciated guys, thanks in advance!
No, from experince I can tell you that flashing stock kdz does not mess with the imei.
I google your problem and it seems like it only affects lg devices.
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Have you tried LG Bridge? It has a feature where you can update it.
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Btw changing your IMEI is ILLEGAL
ZinX09 said:
Btw changing your IMEI is ILLEGAL
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I know it's illegal. But I bought this phone second hand, and its a currently working device. Now I don't know what exactly transpired before it came into my possession, but what I do know is that I can't update it, because the IMEI isnt registered. I've contacted both LG and Rogers, and they've essentially said they can't help me? So I figured once Oreo drops I could at least flash it myself, but I'm scared because what if something ****s it up, and I suddenly have a useless phone?
Sorry to say but you might of just got scammed. Again you can try to use LG Bridge or flash a custom rom to update but be careful because you might restore the original IMEI.
Wishing you the best of luck.
ZinX09 said:
Sorry to say but you might of just got scammed. Again you can try to use LG Bridge or flash a custom rom to update but be careful because you might restore the original IMEI.
Wishing you the best of luck.
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I've tried LG Bridge, it says the same thing, that the IMEI isnt registered, so it won't let me update it.
So you're saying though, that if I flashed the stock KDZ with LGUP, it could in fact mess with the IMEI then?
I was reading on a few other forums, that some people had the same issue, and that once they talked to to tier 2 with LG customer care, they ended up just registering the IMEI because those devices had been apparently "giveaways" or something that had never been registered in LG's system. What's the likelihood of that?
Locken69 said:
I've tried LG Bridge, it says the same thing, that the IMEI isnt registered, so it won't let me update it.
So you're saying though, that if I flashed the stock KDZ with LGUP, it could in fact mess with the IMEI then?
I was reading on a few other forums, that some people had the same issue, and that once they talked to to tier 2 with LG customer care, they ended up just registering the IMEI because those devices had been apparently "giveaways" or something that had never been registered in LG's system. What's the likelihood of that?
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Your chances are slim because lg customer service is the worst but you might of well give it a shot. Do you have a online receipt you can give to them for proof. That's maybe could help your odds.
Again, wishing you the best of luck.?
ZinX09 said:
Your chances are slim because lg customer service is the worst but you might of well give it a shot. Do you have a online receipt you can give to them for proof. That's maybe could help your odds.
Again, wishing you the best of luck.?
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Unfortunately no, I don't. I bought it in a pinch on Kijiji, because my Pixel bit the dust, and the guy I bought it from said he bought it in eBay last year, so he doesn't have anything about it either.
It works, and that's basically all that matters, but I really want the upgrade to Oreo whenever it comes. Otherwise I'm waiting till October to use my upgrade for the inevitable Pixel 3.
Thanks for your help, will probably just wait for stock Oreo KDZ and then try flashing with LGUP, then take it from there.
Okay,it was a pleasure helping you and hope you get android Oreo. ??
Try to use uppercut or lg up to flash latest stock kdz for your phone.Anyway, update via OTA kinda sucks. Not only it takes for ever, but eventually you'll have to make a reset. So why bother, just flash with uppercut or lg up
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Just making a thread for leads on when the lolipop firmware comes out so that those of us that are bricked can finally use our phones.
I'm uploading it right now
Link to the new Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant: VerizonWirelessUpgradeAssistantUpdate_1.4.6.exe
Link to the FXZ: VRZ_XT1254_SU2-12_12_1FF.xml.zip
spikejnz said:
I'm uploading it right now
Link to the new Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant: VerizonWirelessUpgradeAssistantUpdate_1.4.6.exe
Link to the FXZ: VRZ_XT1254_SU2-12_12_1FF.xml.zip
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i need the lolipop fXZ not the kk one
Michaelmansour1997 said:
i need the lolipop fXZ not the kk one
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Yeaaaah, VZW Software Repair Assistant said it was the 5.1 update, but that's very clearly KK. :/
Where are the files that are loaded Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant?
I found on the MacBook Pro. But this is not Lolipop, is KK ...
currently my pc is downloading version 23.11.38.en.US im using verizon software repair assistant 1.46
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currently my pc is downloading version 23.11.38.en.US im using verizon software repair assistant 1.46
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It loads not Lolipop, it loads K.K. ...
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It loads not Lolipop, it loads K.K. ...
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yep just found that out, I need my damn phone to work again
Michaelmansour1997 said:
yep just found that out, I need my damn phone to work again
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it will work, we will get the full firmware, but not today
Jaocagomez said:
it will work, we will get the full firmware, but not today
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when will we get it though, how long will it take?
Michaelmansour1997 said:
when will we get it though, how long will it take?
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from 3 to 10 days its the normal time to get the full firmware released
Check the build prop of that 23.11.38.en.US . It could be lolipop since you already have lolipop on your phone. Or please upload it and I'll check.
siegesoldier said:
Check the build prop of that 23.11.38.en.US . It could be lolipop since you already have lolipop on your phone. Or please upload it and I'll check.
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Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61650184&postcount=7 "Click to show content" and compare archive KK
ilia3367 said:
It loads not Lolipop, it loads K.K. ...
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rip
God dammit.
I talked to two VZW reps. Neither was able to offer much support. The second actually said that Motorola would be able to help me get the image, and told me to call them.
Called Motorola, and the first rep told me to ask on the Motorola support forums for help. Yes, that's right., they wanted me to ask for the recovery image ON A USER-SUPPORTED FORUM. Genius. The second tech said that my only option was to go do a Factory Reset or go back to 4.4.4, neither of which is acceptable to me. "Well, you can contact Verizon for help."
So now I have a flagship device, bricked by the OTA, and nobody knows how to fix it. Screw you, VZW/Motorola. If you provide updates, you should have recovery firmware images available IMMEDIATELY!
spikejnz said:
God dammit.
I talked to two VZW reps. Neither was able to offer much support. The second actually said that Motorola would be able to help me get the image, and told me to call them.
Called Motorola, and the first rep told me to ask on the Motorola support forums for help. Yes, that's right., they wanted me to ask for the recovery image ON A USER-SUPPORTED FORUM. Genius. The second tech said that my only option was to go do a Factory Reset or go back to 4.4.4, neither of which is acceptable to me. "Well, you can contact Verizon for help."
So now I have a flagship device, bricked by the OTA, and nobody knows how to fix it. Screw you, VZW/Motorola. If you provide updates, you should have recovery firmware images available IMMEDIATELY!
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you have to wait for the full firmware update coming the following days
Yeah, I just don't know that I can go 3-10 days without my phone. I'm not sure that I'm capable. I'm not willing to reset my device, though.
You know what? We have a few spare devices lying around here at work. Maybe I'll steal one for a few days
my phne is bricked as well after the ota. although I just did a factory reset a couple days ago so I'd be fine with resetting my device or going back to kitkat... but how would I go about doing that? Ive tried flashing the kitkat firmware and such but i cant seem to figure it out... any help would be appreciated while I wait for vzw to release the new images
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I'm uploading it right now
Link to the new Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant: VerizonWirelessUpgradeAssistantUpdate_1.4.6.exe
Link to the FXZ: VRZ_XT1254_SU2-12_12_1FF.xml.zip
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Anyone have a mirror of this updated upgrade assistant? there doesn't seem to be any place else to get it. I've looked. Looks like the official links were pulled.
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Anyone have a mirror of this updated upgrade assistant? there doesn't seem to be any place else to get it. I've looked. Looks like the official links were pulled.
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I put it back up.
Guys i just recieved new update for my G4 international after 6 months ... So far its good and i notice that phone generates less heat .. It is v20g and July patch
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Same for me
Has anyone tried installing over root and xposed?
I guess I'll try it and report back.
Update: Doesn't work with root.
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Same here. Romanian version.
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I am still waiting...
For me nothig yet.
Supertras said:
I am still waiting...
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You could have always got the official v20d marshmallow that was posted on XDA.
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You could have always got the official v20d marshmallow that was posted on XDA.
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I know but I didn't had the time and the necessary resources to do it . I was also a Little afraid for the bootloop problem.
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I know but I didn't had the time and the necessary resources to do it . I was also a Little afraid for the bootloop problem.
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Not sure if you know about it, but your phone is basically showpiece from showrooms or shops, that's the X in your version number. This kind of phones are not intended to be sold for customers.
You will never got more updates as you already have, so your only option is to flash it manually.
Bootloop problem is not dependant on software version. It doesn't matter if you have 5.1 or 6.0.
src151 said:
Not sure if you know about it, but your phone is basically showpiece from showrooms or shops, that's the X in your version number. This kind of phones are not intended to be sold for customers.
You will never got more updates as you already have, so your only option is to flash it manually.
Bootloop problem is not dependant on software version. It doesn't matter if you have 5.1 or 6.0.
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Do you have an accurate source to backup your wild claims?
My EU (UK) H815 v20d-EUR-XX is currently downloading the update.
No need for a manual flash and my device certainly was not a store demo model.
Hello,
My G4 is unlocked and ROOTED and the update is available and in downloading atm.
There are something I should to know about the fact that my smartphone ROOTED evening before applying the update?
Could this affect my G4?
Thank you! =D
Supertras said:
I know but I didn't had the time and the necessary resources to do it . I was also a Little afraid for the bootloop problem.
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OllieD said:
Do you have an accurate source to backup your wild claims?
My EU (UK) H815 v20d-EUR-XX is currently downloading the update.
No need for a manual flash and my device certainly was not a store demo model.
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Sure,
We are not talking about the same thing.
Look again, and maybe twice at his version number: It's is VX10c-EUR-XX
I'm not talking about XX, but about the first "X"... see?
Sure, your device is the same as mine v20d-EUR-XX which is a retail model, but this is not the case for VX10C-EUR-XX which is unfortunately a demo model
Ok, finally, it seems that I can't update automatically with a G4 ROOTED.
When I launch the update this message pop "phone restarting"
Then boot directly on TWRP... (>_<)
So obviously I can't execute this update automatically... :'(
Sylar37 said:
Ok, finally, it seems that I can't update automatically with a G4 ROOTED.
When I launch the update this message pop "phone restarting"
Then boot directly on TWRP... (>_<)
So obviously I can't execute this update automatically... :'(
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Off you can't. You have another recovery. Use LG UP and flash it. Easier can't be. Note you will lose root and the recovery.
Riardon said:
Off you can't. You have another recovery. Use LG UP and flash it. Easier can't be. Note you will lose root and the recovery.
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OK but where can I drop the .kdz file?
I searched on http://devtester.ro/projects/lg-firmwares/country.php?country=France#
But even if the last update is was today I can't find the firmware h81520(x_00)... =/
Thank you for your help. =)
OllieD said:
Do you have an accurate source to backup your wild claims?
My EU (UK) H815 v20d-EUR-XX is currently downloading the update.
No need for a manual flash and my device certainly was not a store demo model.
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Me too same model. I don't know what they're talking about. Store models can't even make calls and this deters people from trying to steal them.
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Sylar37 said:
Ok, finally, it seems that I can't update automatically with a G4 ROOTED.
When I launch the update this message pop "phone restarting"
Then boot directly on TWRP... (>_<)
So obviously I can't execute this update automatically... :'(
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Same. Luckily, they seem to have deleted the update so you need to redownload. At least we don't have 500MB lurking somewhere.
Sylar37 said:
Ok, finally, it seems that I can't update automatically with a G4 ROOTED.
When I launch the update this message pop "phone restarting"
Then boot directly on TWRP... (>_<)
So obviously I can't execute this update automatically... :'(
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Sylar37 said:
OK but where can I drop the .kdz file?
I searched on http://devtester.ro/projects/lg-firmwares/country.php?country=France#
But even if the last update is was today I can't find the firmware h81520(x_00)... =/
Thank you for your help. =)
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Go to thread about the Portugal update and download the KDZ from there. Any link from that thread is the international H815 update. Don't worry about countries and shenanigans is the same firmware for all. V20g-EUR-XX. Install LG UP on your PC. First the DLL then the program. Place the KDZ in your LG UP install directory (Crogram Files (x86)/LG Electronics/LGUP/model/8994). Put your phone in download mode. (With phone turned off press Volume UP and with it press plug in the USB cable). Click refurbished option for a complete wipe and clean flash. Before all this make a backup. You can also select upgrade option to avoid wipe but I always recommend a clean flash. Read the according threads in XDA for further information if you need.
It seems the h818p will not be updated(yet)?
@src151 thanks for the info. I didn't knew that demo phones can have the GSM module. At least I got it at a very good price
I will upgrade manually then.
Hi guys, i just received my new prime exclusive moto g 4th, once i turned on my devices an update appears so i installed it (OTA), i remember there was something in the name like MPJ24.139-64, once it finished updating i wanted to remove the ads following this tutorial MOTO G 4th Gen How to Remove the Amazon Lock Screen Ads and Bloat Ware . i did it all exactly as it is on the post. now my device can't start and i am not able to install the stock firmware cause all the stock rom versions available are actually lower that the installed on my phone and i think i can't downgrade because of the locked bootloader and it seems to be unlockable .
also it says on the recovery mode the next legancy: WE HAVE DETECTED AN ATTEMPT TO FLASH UNAUTHORIZED SW ON YOUR DEVICE. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR ASSISTANCE.
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Already tried
stkpxl said:
Try the above firmware. Should be the current version for your phone.
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thanks for your help, i have already tried with that one, i flashes completely then when i reboot the devices it starts into recovery mode and says WE HAVE DETECTED AN ATTEMPT TO FLASH UNAUTHORIZED SW ON YOUR DEVICE. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR ASSISTANCE.
I think flashing S/W posted on Motorola site should bring your phone back to life.
See the thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68502532&postcount=381 for the link to the same.
mobile-junky said:
I think flashing S/W posted on Motorola site should bring your phone back to life.
See the thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68502532&postcount=381 for the link to the same.
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The moto G 4th X1625 image is not available.
Cclown98 said:
The moto G 4th X1625 image is not available.
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I would still give it a try as there is nothing to loose.
Or contact Motorola customer care to see what they say.
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I would still give it a try as there is nothing to loose.
Or contact Motorola customer care to see what they say.
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hello, i've already tried those files and im still getting the same problem
Cclown98 said:
hello, i've already tried those files and im still getting the same problem
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Did you try the files posted by Motorola at their site or the ones posted on android file host ..
If not by Motorola then I would try the same again.
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Did you try the files posted by Motorola at their site or the ones posted on android file host ..
If not by Motorola then I would try the same again.
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there are no files for the xt1625 on the motorola website
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there are no files for the xt1625 on the motorola website
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Please read the thread in http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/how-to/update-9-1-16-t3453726
It looks like somehow the firmware for the Indian XT1624 was put on your device. As far as I know, no one has been able to install XT1625 firmware on their device after installing the firmware for the XT1624.
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Please read the thread in http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/how-to/update-9-1-16-t3453726
It looks like somehow the firmware for the Indian XT1624 was put on your device. As far as I know, no one has been able to install XT1625 firmware on their device after installing the firmware for the XT1624.
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After a little research, it does appear that an OTA was released for the AMZ XT1625. Sorry, I can't think of anything else that hasn't already been suggested.
It seems Moto has changed their site and updated the s/w it now shows XT1625.
I am currently downloading from motorola right now. I am also making a backup like normal. I will let you know if it works for the XT1625 as mine is retail US.
OK I downloaded and flashed it. While it came to the July 1 security update build still said -49. There was no Amazon ad crap and I got a system UI fc and retail something fc. Beyond that it was working just fine after about 5 mins.
the problem is that on mine phone the bootloader is unlockable
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I'm assuming you've tried a factory reset from recovery?
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yes i have
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Have you tried unlocking the bootloader? I know you have an Amazon model but it doesn't hurt to try.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNDc1MjY0MDkwL3NpZC9mSENuX1hfbQ%3D%3D
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yes i have tried and it says that my device is no eligible for bootloader unlocking
stkpxl said:
Mine is booting up now, so far the same results as you. Although, I couldn't relock the bootloader. Could you?
EDIT: Trying a factory reset to see if those FCs get fixed....
EDIT2: They don't get fixed with a factory reset. Restarting it FCs File Manager. Restarting a 3rd time, it's fine. Weird
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Looks like QuadRooter got fixed. Used the CheckPoint scanner to check. I'll take a security update even without updating the build number lol
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I never tried to relock the bootloader. I still have a few more things to test before I will truly be happy lol.
stkpxl said:
Well it turns out you can't downgrade after flashing this. I tried flashing the previous firmware and got an error. I went ahead and nuked it all and put a build of CM13 on. Bonus for me is that I got received calls to work for once. So I'm fairly happy bow.
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I restored my backup. I didn't try to downgrade. I will try that tomorrow.
I reflashed the moto firmware from moto website. Tried to downgrade and got an error myself. However I did have the factory -48 firmware. I don't remember where I got it from so sorry I cannot link it. I was able to flash twrp and wiped all data then flashed -48. I instantly received software update after I finished the normal setup. It updated to build number MPJ24.139-64. As soon as everything finishes reinstalling on my XT1625 I will post a screenshot.
Okay I found it again. Hope this will help out. Also this is only for Retail US. I do not think that it will work for AMZ
Firmware That I flashed. http://www.filefactory.com/file/3t2...PJ24.139-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
im in the same situation with a soft bricked, bootloder locked, amazon g4. and i would like to try to update with a zip file of the update if there is one to be found somewhere.
So. New here
I have a Lgv20 ls99720a v8.0
I am looking for rooting my phone and it looks like there is no hope. No root for this phone anymore...
Noooooo. :crying::crying::crying:
Again I am new here so sorry if that question was posted it before.
ad9791 said:
So. New here
I have a Lgv20 ls99720a v8.0
I am looking for rooting my phone and it looks like there is no hope. No root for this phone anymore...
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Same thing here... Come on dev-guys, give us some news...
fire_qc said:
Same thing here... Come on dev-guys, give us some news...
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There's not going to be root for the 997 because of sprint locking it down and incrementing arb. The phone is well over two years old so the majority of devs moved on to other platforms long ago and none of the few remaining devs are working on root.
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cnjax said:
There's not going to be root for the 997 because of sprint locking it down and incrementing arb. The phone is well over two years old so the majority of devs moved on to other platforms long ago and none of the few remaining devs are working on root.
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Yeah I understand, but there's lot of people here with the same phone and I'm sure there's a way, maybe with LGUP and UPPERCUT going down to a lower release or using another KDZ from another model very close to it, I'm sure there's something to do instead of trowing it in a garbage can. There a dev here loves challenges and some of them are working on older phone...
Please??? I give 15 US$ by Paypal if someone succeded!!!
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Yeah I understand, but there's lot of people here with the same phone and I'm sure there's a way, maybe with LGUP and UPPERCUT going down to a lower release or using another KDZ from another model very close to it, I'm sure there's something to do instead of trowing it in a garbage can. There a dev here loves challenges and some of them are working on older phone...
Please??? I give 15 US$ by Paypal if someone succeded!!!
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You can't downgrade to root because as I stated arb was incremented if you do you'll blow a fuse and be bricked. Also no one is working on root, it's been discussed numerous times on this forum
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You can't downgrade to root because as I stated arb was incremented if you do you'll blow a fuse and be bricked. Also no one is working on root, it's been discussed numerous times on this forum
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I don't know what ARB is and when I try the hidden menu, the only thing I got is 4 useless options. If it's not a hardware problem, I'm sure there's one hope somewhere?? If it's hardware, the only way is to put on gargabe can... What Sprint did to brick this phone like this!???
Quick question about the same phone. This phone came from an estate sell, so I did a factory reset. The reset version is Android 8 Security patch July 1 2018. I'm not using it as a phone (no SIM card), but just for Android Auto as media player/GPS.
From what I'm reading, it can't be rooted?
Can the bootloader be unlocked/changed using dirty santa so I can install TWRP, then Lineage 17.1?
There is so much conflicting info on this V20 version.
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brianyz said:
Quick question about the same phone. This phone came from an estate sell, so I did a factory reset. The reset version is Android 8 Security patch July 1 2018. I'm not using it as a phone (no SIM card), but just for Android Auto as media player/GPS.
From what I'm reading, it can't be rooted?
Can the bootloader be unlocked/changed using dirty santa so I can install TWRP, then Lineage 17.1?
There is so much conflicting info on this V20 version.
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No, that version of the phone is completely locked down. The only thing you can do on it is factory reset and absolutely nothing else, not even flashing firmware (because that will permanently brick it). If you really want more details on why, you can check my write-up over here (look at most of the bold parts).
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No, that version of the phone is completely locked down. The only thing you can do on it is factory reset and absolutely nothing else, not even flashing firmware (because that will permanently brick it). If you really want more details on why, you can check my write-up over here (look at most of the bold parts).
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Thanks,that is what I feared.
I bought a 2020 Tacoma. The stereo sucks. If you use a USB drive with with thousands of audio files as the source, when you select artist from the menu, it will start at "A" and start playing. Takes forever to find the artist/song . And Toyota decided to pull GPS. You have to download Entune to the stereo, which seems to be incompatible with the 2020. They just threw their hands up and figured everyone will want to use their phone (I don't).
So I bought this phone for $20 so I can leave it the truck at all times to run VLC and Google Maps. Looks like Sprint and Toyota bent us over again.
So I just bought a used Galaxy s10 Plus on eBay. I was getting amazing battery life and great SOT but I was forced to download Android 11 by force update and now my SOT has gone down almost 2.5 hours from when it was previously running on Android 10. I despise having to deal with these issues even though its a used phone. On the SamMobile website I found the correct PDA G975U1UES5GUD1 but I can't find the CSC code on my phone and I am afraid I will flash the wrong firmware and damage the phone.
How can I Find the CSC code on my phone? The device is been used on Verizon prepaid via Red Pocket Mobile and its Factory GSM and CDMA unlocked. I would really appreciate any help I can get with this.
Thank you so much in advance.
Hello there, you are talking about the consumer software customization code right?
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Hello there, you are talking about the consumer software customization code right?
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I believe that is what is called. I am looking for this (Circled in Red) I am new to all the terminology but I have flashed my Old Galaxy s7 several years ago via Odin and Windows and had no issues. Thank you
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If you are you can find it by dialing *#1234# on the dial app. But i think it is VZW since you've said the carrier is Verizon.
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If you are you can find it by dialing *#1234# on the dial app. But i think it is VZW since you've said the carrier is Verizon.
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I saw that before online but it didn't work. I just want to be sure I download the correct Firmware from the Sam Mobile website
Can you screenshot the service provider sw ver in about phone
Download Samsung Galaxy S10+ SM-G975U1 VZW USA (Verizon) firmware
All Samsung firmwares for Galaxy S10+ in USA (Verizon) with model code SM-G975U1. We offer free and fast download options. Check them out now.
www.sammobile.com
Seems like this is it since your carrier is Verizon. You are residing in the US, right?
EpicSurvivor said:
So I just bought a used Galaxy s10 Plus on eBay. I was getting amazing battery life and great SOT but I was forced to download Android 11 by force update and now my SOT has gone down almost 2.5 hours from when it was previously running on Android 10. I despise having to deal with these issues even though its a used phone. On the SamMobile website I found the correct PDA G975U1UES5GUD1 but I can't find the CSC code on my phone and I am afraid I will flash the wrong firmware and damage the phone.
How can I Find the CSC code on my phone? The device is been used on Verizon prepaid via Red Pocket Mobile and its Factory GSM and CDMA unlocked. I would really appreciate any help I can get with this.
Thank you so much in advance.
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You won't damage your phone if they mismatch, probably only carrier settings would break
But the link I gave according to that you are having Verizon as the carrier and you are living in the US when you got force OTA update then it’ll match.
That's if you can go back.
Doesn't 11 update the boot loader version too?
Well yeah now that you mention it probably.
Hmm, but there should be a way of degrading the software even so.
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That's if you can go back.
Doesn't 11 update the boot loader version too?
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If he uses Odin he can downgrade fine enough,
Unfortunately, I think he'll lose his data though.
I haven't downgraded from One UI 3.0 before since I only got a A21s.
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If he uses Odin he can downgrade fine enough,
Unfortunately, I think he'll lose his data though.
I haven't downgraded from One UI 3.0 before since I only got a A21s.
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I'm still running Pie. It's what I've been seeing here about the 11 update updating the boot loader too. Maybe that's OTA upgrades only.
Not a concern of mine though.
Data loss is a given... at least be prepared for it.
Yeah, I agree since I'm still running 10 Idk really about bootloader changes from 10-11.
But if that's the case then Its probably impossible to downgrade without getting a bricked phone.
Doublecheck the bootloader version code of both versions of android so you don't brick your phone.
This is starting to sound too risky I do appreciate everyones help on this post honestly but at this point I am not going to risk messing up a $330 phone. But thank you all for making things clear.
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This is starting to sound too risky I do appreciate everyones help on this post honestly but at this point I am not going to risk messing up a $330 phone. But thank you all for making things clear.
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Well, you can wait for the fix then. Maybe Samsung will release a fix to solve that issue
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Well, you can wait for the fix then. Maybe Samsung will release a fix to solve that issue
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Yeah hopefully thank you for your help tho. Appreciate it.
No problem, but if the kernel hasn't changed the ROM can be downgraded. If it has you can just take it to Samsung and ask them to downgrade for you.
My friend did that.