Hi,
I’d like to buy an LG V20.
But I’m not sure which one would be better among the two version VS995 or F800.
I will be using it as DAP only + apps, not as a calling phone.
Now I’m sure F800 got officially updated to Android 9, while I’m not sure about the VS995 which officially should only have android 8.
While on the contrary with LineageOs, the VS995 can go up to Android 10 with LineageOS 17.1 while F800 looks not.
In short, I’d like to have an updated android version, with root and have some good audiophile Rom installed on it (also viper4android look exciting).
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Hi I am planning to flash a custom ROM to my Axon 7 (Chinesse version). I have been running stock so far and I am on the newest Android 8 update currently. But I am no longer satisfied, especially since I bought the daydream view headset and my version no longer supports it. So I have looked around a bit and am quite overwhelmed by the amount of available ROMs. Thats where you guys come in, help me pick a great ROM that satisfies the following conditions:
Working daydream.
Fully fledged and fully working Google Assistant.
Working all basic features(wifi, calls, sms, bt...) including NFC and hotspot. Minor bugs are ok, but it must serviceable and usable.
Working stereo speakers (Atmos if possible). This just means I want keep my loud and decent quality speakers. The internal Hi-Fi DAC does not need to work if this condition is met anyway. For music I use Jabra Elit Sport BT headphones and my jack is broken amyway.
Battery life, at least as good as on stock, preferably better.
Working camera for day time shots and videos(4k option and hdr+ option highly preffered, but no necessary). If the flash is not synced it is fine, but it needs to retain flashlight functionality.
HDR video and other Pixel functions (preferably snappatch support) - this is not vital, but very welcome.
At least Android 8 Oreo, preferably 9 Pie(but I can already tell this is probably just wishful thinking)[LIST1]
Overall I just want to make sure to install the best possible ROM, that will meet as many of the requirements listed and has further developement pitential.
BONUS: Is there anyway of unlocking additional 4g/LTE bands on my chinesse version (I dont think so, but asking just in case).
Any input is highly appreciated!
Also I am a bit of a noob when it comes to custom ROMs flashing, unlocking bootloaders etc., but I am a programmer by trade and can read guides and follow insteuctions so I dont anticipate many prolems in this regard. However tips and warning for more complex and convoluted procedures are welcome. Thank you!
My two favorites so far are Lineage and Remix.
Personally I think Lineage 16 (pie) is the best all round ROM at the moment (just my opinion)
I'm running pie on my Motorola at the moment, i haven't installed it on my Axon 7 yet because I soft bricked it and recovered it with an edl package.
I'm reading all the various bootstacks etc before I flash a custom ROM again. It will definitely be lineage 16 for me
Syberclone said:
Personally I think Lineage 16 (pie) is the best all round ROM at the moment (just my opinion)
I'm running pie on my Motorola at the moment, i haven't installed it on my Axon 7 yet because I soft bricked it and recovered it with an edl package.
I'm reading all the various bootstacks etc before I flash a custom ROM again. It will definitely be lineage 16 for me
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Thanks for the reply, I will look into it more.
havoc os 8.1 plus schwifty kernel is very good. use the Havoc-OS-20180815-axon7-TREBLE.zip from NFound yourself.
which rom is still good is AEX .
but it's best to try the suggested roms yourself to find the rome that suits you best
Hi-Fi audio
How can one maintain the Hi-Fi DAC and Dolby Atmos on a custom ROM, and which ROMs are best for this?
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How can one maintain the Hi-Fi DAC and Dolby Atmos on a custom ROM, and which ROMs are best for this?
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Can't say really. There have been lots of discussions, tips, and tricks on that. Maybe check the thread below for some info...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3824475
[INFO] N Dolby port with V4A setup on custom 8.1
ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, B12 SL!M6 DF!NR ROM, Multiboot, XDA Legacy
Hey guys i was reading something about project treble and it seems we are compatible because we are running android 8.0, what do you think about it?!
I would like to be part of it, i love stock android and it is a great project
Just running Oreo doesn't qualify a device as Treble compatible. Nonetheless, @x86cpu has got the phone repartitioned and a GSI (generic system image) booted with issues. Specifically, it seems the camera will likely never work and he didn't want to pursue Treble for the time being. See this post and the ones before it for where the V20 stands for now.
Sad fact but i hope we get something at least on the next year, thanks bro!
Hi,
I’d like to buy an LG V20.
But I’m not sure which one would be better among the two version VS995 or F800.
I will be using it as DAP only + apps, not as a calling phone.
Now I’m sure F800 got officially updated to Android 9, while I’m not sure about the VS995 which officially should only have android 8.
While on the contrary with LineageOs, the VS995 can go up to Android 10 with LineageOS 17.1.
I’d like to root it and have some good audiophile Rom installed on it or modules (viper4androids look exciting).
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
anyone?
The vs995 hopefully will eventually get 9 there is a big issue you do not realize thinking you can just put los 17.1 on it is that not everything is 100% supported.
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The vs995 hopefully will eventually get 9 there is a big issue you do not realize thinking you can just put los 17.1 on it is that not everything is 100% supported.
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From everything that has been reported none of the US variants will ever see official lg pie
Sent from my LG-H910 using XDA Labs
Thanks! So probably better to go with the F800 version then!
Before you make your decision, be sure to read through some of the F800-specific threads such as the ones found here and here. Newer official updates tend to have some glitches/bugs or break older apps that could annoy you.
if F800 supports most or all of the cellular bands in your region, then i recommend F800 for the Pie update alone
I am thinking about buying a used V20 for hi-res audio since it has quad DAC. With all the variants out there, which one should I be looking for that will have the least issues with unlocking bootloaders, TWRP, custom ROM etc?
I have seen conversion posts from variants to variants, and is quite confusing when I am shopping.
Any help would be great.
I researched the same question for the exact same purpose, and decided on the US996 USA version. It was pretty painless to unlock and root the same day I recieved it last week.
If you buy one feel free to pm for tips since I just recently went through it.
Now I'm on LineageOS 18.1 with V4A and DD+ working perfectly.
I took a chance and bought a refurb US996 at Amazon, later I found the seller is from China and I hope everything will be at described.
All kinds of things can happen to phones bought from China but at least I can file A to Z if something is weird.
Good luck! It can go either way, but typically I've had good luck. I'll pm you some tips so you don't have to fight with it as much as I had to.
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I researched the same question for the exact same purpose, and decided on the US996 USA version. It was pretty painless to unlock and root the same day I recieved it last week.
If you buy one feel free to pm for tips since I just recently went through it.
Now I'm on LineageOS 18.1 with V4A and DD+ working perfectly.
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Sorry to hijack the thread op.
Which version of DD+ did you use and do you know if it will work on lineage 18.1?
I also have stock pie device as well as 18.1 device.
I just searched for dd+ and used the one with the newest date. I can't remember the name and I renamed it on my sdcard so I can't direct you but you'll see it. I think I searched for dolby digital A11
DD+ is not stableon 18.1 without selinux on permissive so again I searched and found a link to SELinuxModeChanger
One of my friend has LG V20 H990DS and install LineageOS 18.1 on it. I install LineageOS 18.1 made by LineageOS team for LG V20 H990.
It seems everything is OK and LG V20 H990DS work without problem.
I want check everything for perfectly. How I check everything work without problem?
for example run some script on this device and check everything.
I want check all hardware detected correctly and I want check all logs.