Hello, maybe i'm going to buy an Optimus 3D soon.
I've got some doubts about the flashing process: on Android i'm used to flash with ClockWork Mod Recovery, but i see that there you use another method that needs Windows on a PC.
How's that? Can i choose which one to use or do I really need the program on my PC?
And also the modified USB cable?
We still use Clockwork Mod Recovery.
Cero92 said:
Hello, maybe i'm going to buy an Optimus 3D soon.
I've got some doubts about the flashing process: on Android i'm used to flash with ClockWork Mod Recovery, but i see that there you use another method that needs Windows on a PC.
How's that? Can i choose which one to use or do I really need the program on my PC?
And also the modified USB cable?
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cwm as usual to flash firmware in zip format... u only need the lg update tool if you want to flash kdz files which are basically the form in which lg releases the firmwares.
jimakos29 said:
cwm as usual to flash firmware in zip format... u only need the lg update tool if you want to flash kdz files which are basically the form in which lg releases the firmwares.
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Ok that's great, so for custom ROMs i won't need it
And what about flashing CWR? Is it Root>Flash from terminal?
Ok i should get it tomorrow (can't wait )
I've seen that to flash a radio i have to use the LG Flash Tool, right? I'm talking about this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244490
And i have to change radio to switch to Gingerbread. Do I just need apps on my computer or also the modified cable?
Cero92 said:
Ok that's great, so for custom ROMs i won't need it
And what about flashing CWR? Is it Root>Flash from terminal?
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for me it was root>install rom manager>install cwm from inside rom manager. I dont like messing with terminal if i can avoid it...
Cero92 said:
Ok i should get it tomorrow (can't wait )
I've seen that to flash a radio i have to use the LG Flash Tool, right? I'm talking about this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244490
And i have to change radio to switch to Gingerbread. Do I just need apps on my computer or also the modified cable?
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no need for modified cable but seeing as many people still cant make gb to work on their phone i would wait 2 more weeks for official gb update and then having the gb baseband start messing with custom roms...
jimakos29 said:
for me it was root>install rom manager>install cwm from inside rom manager. I dont like messing with terminal if i can avoid it...
no need for modified cable but seeing as many people still cant make gb to work on their phone i would wait 2 more weeks for official gb update and then having the gb baseband start messing with custom roms...
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Right, i think ROM manager is easier, even if it should work also with ADB terminal
So official Gingerbread will be released in 2 weeks? :O
To get official updates i can't root and flash CWM?
Cero92 said:
Right, i think ROM manager is easier, even if it should work also with ADB terminal
So official Gingerbread will be released in 2 weeks? :O
To get official updates i can't root and flash CWM?
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you can but then it is better to update through zip files in recovery than trying lg update tool cause some people have problems updating through lg update tool after they have rooted and cwm. I never had any problem though. my phone is rooted from day one and has cwm and still getting updates through lg update tool...
But will we be able to flash the radio from a ZIP?
No. CWM do not flashing Baseband.
adixtra said:
No. CWM do not flashing Baseband.
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That was the problem I was talking about: after rooting and flashing custom ROMs, how can we flash new basebands?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=1338383
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=1338383
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Yes i got it, my question is if this process would still work with a rooted custom ROM and CWM installed instead of the default recovery.
Yes, all who have GB now have root and CWM installed and they flashing basebands
adixtra said:
Yes, all who have GB now have root and CWM installed and they flashing basebands
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Ok my worries were unneeded
Thanks you
Cero92 said:
But will we be able to flash the radio from a ZIP?
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First upgrade to official gb will have to be through either lg update program or by installing a kdz file of it when it is released. After that you will have the gb baseband already installed and you will be able to upgrade through zips
jimakos29 said:
First upgrade to official gb will have to be through either lg update program or by installing a kdz file of it when it is released. After that you will have the gb baseband already installed and you will be able to upgrade through zips
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Ok perfect, but finally, to get official GB should i keep the original sistem or not?
And if yes, the problem will be still present with ICS, right?
Related
Can anyone tell me how to put the new baseband on sinister series dark 1.3? I know its group but I have heard so many good things about the new baseband and wanted to put it on my phone. I hope someone can help me.
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flash rooted stock rom
flash stock recovery
unroot using super one click
flash the recently leaked gb update using kdz or lg update tool.
reflash to cwm.
flash whatever rom you want.
instructions are really easy to find.
or have a little patience since the developer said he is working on an update to 2.3.3 for dark sinister
crazythunder said:
flash rooted stock rom
flash stock recovery
unroot using super one click
flash the recently leaked gb update using kdz or lg update tool.
reflash to cwm.
flash whatever rom you want.
instructions are really easy to find.
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Hey ct,
so I just tried to update using LG tool.
Steps I did-
*flashed stock rom
*flashed stock recovery*
*didn't unroot***
*tried flashing update (1st time it said I could update and then it stopped and said to contact LG or restart)
(2nd try it said I had no update, that I was up to date)
So why did it try the 1st time and not the 2nd?
Should I unroot?
Not sure where to go from here!
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
htc2364 said:
Hey ct,
so I just tried to update using LG tool.
Steps I did-
*flashed stock rom
*flashed stock recovery*
*didn't unroot***
*tried flashing update (1st time it said I could update and then it stopped and said to contact LG or restart)
(2nd try it said I had no update, that I was up to date)
So why did it try the 1st time and not the 2nd?
Should I unroot?
Not sure where to go from here!
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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flash the kdz file using kdz flash tool
crazythunder said:
flash the kdz file using kdz flash tool
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Where is the kdz file, and what is a kdz flash tool?
SaHiLzZ said:
Where is the kdz file, and what is a kdz flash tool?
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i posted it like 5 times tonight. last time.....
here's the kdz file
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP999DW/ATMODW/V21e_00/V21E_00.kdz
and here's the kdz flasher
http://www.mediafire.com/?3hd4ao113lx8gq4
kdz flash tool is like ruu for windows mobile.
crazythunder said:
i posted it like 5 times tonight. last time.....
here's the kdz file
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP999DW/ATMODW/V21e_00/V21E_00.kdz
and here's the kdz flasher
http://www.mediafire.com/?3hd4ao113lx8gq4
kdz flash tool is like ruu for windows mobile.
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what do I put in
TYPE - ?
Phone Mode - ?
htc2364 said:
what do I put in
TYPE - ?
Phone Mode - ?
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nevermind, found it!
But now to figure out how to make it work on windows 7!
htc2364 said:
what do I put in
TYPE - ?
Phone Mode - ?
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cdma and diag. leave it set to it's default. and make sure you do it from a 32 bit pc.
htc2364 said:
nevermind, found it!
But now to figure out how to make it work on windows 7!
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a few people have done it on win7. but i think most had issues, especially on 64 bit win7.
xp mode
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx
crazythunder said:
xp mode
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx
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Thanks, I tried that, but I cant download because I have W7 home premium and I guess I need professional! Grrrrrrrr!.
Its trying to update!
I just got a message that there was a miscommunication between the pc and phone and I just restarted so we will see!
*crossfingers**
htc2364 said:
Thanks, I tried that, but I cant download because I have W7 home premium and I guess I need professional! Grrrrrrrr!.
Its trying to update!
I just got a message that there was a miscommunication between the pc and phone and I just restarted so we will see!
*crossfingers**
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i got that error a hundred times while trying on win7 64 bit. finally worked with kdz flash after i installed xp 32 bit to a spare partition.
does this just flash the baseband??
So did a restore to stock V21e. Did the ota update and it found it. Phone downloaded the update and rebooted into CWM?
Did a restart and Phone stayed on V21e.
Do I need to remove CWM as well?
You need to be on stock recovery since it uses it to install the ota that way (I'd assume).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248644
Worked perfectly for me.
What happens if you choose "install update.zip"? Isn't that how OTA updates work?
c00ller said:
What happens if you choose "install update.zip"? Isn't that how OTA updates work?
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Sounds like a possibility.
I had to use stock recovery to make my phone update...and it worked great
buru898 said:
Sounds like a possibility.
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File is not found when trying install from update.
wolferman said:
File is not found when trying install from update.
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Have you tried via the lg update tool?
buru898 said:
Have you tried via the lg update tool?
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Yes, after trying all kinds of stuff to get it updated I checked the LG tool again and it found the update. Guess LG took it off.
Now I'm on 2.3.4 rooted and installed CWM.
All set.
wolferman said:
Yes, after trying all kinds of stuff to get it updated I checked the LG tool again and it found the update. Guess LG took it off.
Now I'm on 2.3.4 rooted and installed CWM.
All set.
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What is this lg update tool? If you followed a guide, could you please link to it? A friend currently is on stock ROM with cwm recovery and I was planning to restore stock recovery to get v21y but if I could easily avoid it then I'd like to know how
c00ller said:
What is this lg update tool? If you followed a guide, could you please link to it? A friend currently is on stock ROM with cwm recovery and I was planning to restore stock recovery to get v21y but if I could easily avoid it then I'd like to know how
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LG Support Tool:
Original Link: http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/G2X-Driver/index.jsp
Direct Download: http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/G2X-Driver/documents/B2CAppSetup.exe
wolferman said:
Yes, after trying all kinds of stuff to get it updated I checked the LG tool again and it found the update. Guess LG took it off.
Now I'm on 2.3.4 rooted and installed CWM.
All set.
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Do you use WiFi when at home? Can you tell me how well it works and if your data gets inconsistent? Mine does not like handing off from SIM data to WiFi data.
Seihaku said:
LG Support Tool:
Original Link: http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/G2X-Driver/index.jsp
Direct Download: http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/G2X-Driver/documents/B2CAppSetup.exe
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Had a hard time removing cwm. Using LG Update it will replace it with the stock recovery and update the baseband.
Put cwm back on and you can flash it with a rooted 2.3.4
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA
Ok, so My baseband is latin american.. (Claro) I accedently updated to another Baseband :s and I took it to the Main Dept. They restored by phone back to Froyo... Dx Is there a Way I can Update it without changing basebands? But the REAL Question, is there a way to RIP the original ROM from a Phone?
ripping is easy just copy /system to /sdcard,
making rom:- make changes create a flash able zip and you are done
Does it Preserve the Baseband??? That's what's really important to me
Your baseband will change only if you flash a stock rom with odin...
If you flash any of the custom roms present here, using custom recovery, your baseband won't be affected...
Typed using a small touchscreen
a.cid said:
Your baseband will change only if you flash a stock rom with odin...
If you flash any of the custom roms present here, using custom recovery, your baseband won't be affected...
Typed using a small touchscreen
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So I just copy /system into a zip inside /sdcard for a back up?
Then is there a way to get 2.3.4 without using the Stock ROM?
lordsolrac2 said:
Does it Preserve the Baseband??? That's what's really important to me
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type in the build.prop "gsm.version.baseband=what you want as a baseband
lordsolrac2 said:
So I just copy /system into a zip inside /sdcard for a back up?
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I can't say about this...never tried...
Then is there a way to get 2.3.4 without using the Stock ROM?
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Nope, you need to flash a gb stock rom through odin...
Ask the samsung care people to upgrade it to gb...
Typed using a small touchscreen
a.cid said:
I can't say about this...never tried...
Nope, you need to flash a gb stock rom through odin...
Ask the samsung care people to upgrade it to gb...
Typed using a small touchscreen
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Damn. And Kies? D: It's hard to download one regarding the fact that Im Claro PR... (not Chile nor Mexico)
Although I DO Remember Flashing to 2.3.4 via Recovery and Not via Odin :s
Question to Claro Users (if Anyone Reads this) Is Chile Stock ROM supported in Puerto Rico ?? :s
How to get back to stock safely? I have seen the thread in the general area for showing the zips but I do not know which one to download and what to do after downloading. I bought it from a T-Mobile Store USA. Does it matter what baseband? How do I know if I have old or new? Please help with as much information as possible so I can get back to stock safely, thank you.
download LG USB drivers and LGMDP, install them, if the phone is not detected boot into recovery, mounts, and mount usb, now your phone is detected, update to latest android version available, that will make your phone to run GB 2.3 stock, if LGMDP it says that you have latest version just do it anyway
you will loose root and recovery
useing KDZ for unexperienced people is dangerous, but if you do, do not pull out battery before everything is done(if it takes 1 hour you will have to wait), unless you want to hardbrick your phone
androiddownloader said:
How to get back to stock safely? I have seen the thread in the general area for showing the zips but I do not know which one to download and what to do after downloading. I bought it from a T-Mobile Store USA. Does it matter what baseband? How do I know if I have old or new? Please help with as much information as possible so I can get back to stock safely, thank you.
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Try tutorial mentioned in sticky area:thumbup:
Baseband doesn't matter in this case,if you are flashing stock rom from pc.
And if you're worried as that much try to flash Open Optimus/Oxygen/Gingersnap rom/s from recovery.
they all are stable and give you stock experiencesurely.
optimusPRIME said:
Try tutorial mentioned in sticky area:thumbup:
Baseband doesn't matter in this case,if you are flashing stock rom from pc.
And if you're worried as that much try to flash Open Optimus/Oxygen/Gingersnap rom/s from recovery.
they all are stable and give you stock experiencesurely.
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yes ive seen the sticky saying "repositroy/stock rom" i see the file but i dont know which one to download and how to do it after having the file
androiddownloader said:
yes ive seen the sticky saying "repositroy/stock rom" i see the file but i dont know which one to download and how to do it after having the file
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If you're going back on stock for changing baseband try this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1149530
And if you really want stock original rom then go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168245
Warning - go above link if you are on new basband(v20x).otherwise if you're on old baseband(v10x) this won't help you.
optimusPRIME said:
If you're going back on stock for changing baseband try this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1149530
And if you really want stock original rom then go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168245
Warning - go above link if you are on new basband(v20x).otherwise if you're on old baseband(v10x) this won't help you.
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how to know if i have new baseband? and how to get back stock recovery after flashing that stock rom?
androiddownloader said:
how to know if i have new baseband? and how to get back stock recovery after flashing that stock rom?
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Our device doesn't support/having stock recovery ,only customs recovery support .
Check in setting - about device section -baseband version .
If you saw there v10x so you‘re on old baseband & if v20x you are on New baseband.
If you are on v20x then simply follow previous link instructions
optimusPRIME said:
Our device doesn't support/having stock recovery ,only customs recovery support .
Check in setting - about device section -baseband version .
If you saw there v10x so you‘re on old baseband & if v20x you are on New baseband.
If you are on v20x then simply follow previous link instructions
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then lg p500 never had stock recovery of any kind?
androiddownloader said:
then lg p500 never had stock recovery of any kind?
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Nope
a lot of users are having this problem and if you want to receive an OTA you have to flash the stock unrooted firmware that will cause lose of data.
this guide will show you how to receive OTA again without losing your stuff
This works on GT-I9500 ONLY! (Lollipop 5.0.1 Recovery)
This also should work on any other model, but you have to replace the recovery with your model!
Steps:
1- Go to SuperSU and scroll down to "Full unroot" then reboot.
2- Download This file to PC and extract it.
3- Go to download mode by pressing the power key + home key + volume down key at the same time, then press volume up.
4- Flash the file via Odin (AP) or (PDA)
go to check the system status, you will find it Official
you can now receive OTA.
Q&A:
What is OTA (Over The Air)? Its an update which you can receive over wifi or mobile data.
What do i get from OTA? Well, if you root your device you wont be able to receive an update again, unless from flashing firmware via Odin.
- Why im still on custom status? Because you modified your system.
- What kind of modifying? Installing busybox, editing or deleting or changing any app or file system.
and some times xposed.
- How do i restore the old app? You can restore them by flashing firmware or by restoring Nandroid backup.
- Then what is the use of your guide? Well my guide helps in first place the rooted not the modded onces.
and always do Nandroid of the original system apps+data
you are still having your apps, data, pics, vids, etc...
you can root again at anytime.
check my thread for rooting if you want
im not responsible for any bricks
thank you...
KillerJM249 said:
thank you...
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At any time
Bricked.. wat to do?
If i am bricked, will flashing the official rom again solve the problem??
Thanks alot ...
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 2
yagneshlp said:
If i am bricked, will flashing the official rom again solve the problem??
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What kind of bricked? Soft brick like bootloop?
S_7 said:
Thanks alot ...
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 2
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Your welcome!
Hi there,
Thanks for the guide, just thinking you may want to say what option in Odin to put the file and what OTA stands for, for the noobs.
Just a thought.
TG09 said:
Hi there,
Thanks for the guide, just thinking you may want to say what option in Odin to put the file and what OTA stands for, for the noobs.
Just a thought.
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Done
if i flash custom kernel i will still get update with this ?
leap_ahead said:
if i flash custom kernel i will still get update with this ?
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I didnt test it, if you can do please confirm, and if you cant get an update just flash the stock kernel (boot.img)
If i remove some files on rom i will get update .?
Thanks
didn't work. still shows custom and doesn't check for the update.
leap_ahead said:
If i remove some files on rom i will get update .?
Thanks
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At some point the update maybe canceled, because the update checks for the apps before the installation, always do a backup of your phone then remove what you want, after you want to update just restore the system folder from the backup
sak500 said:
didn't work. still shows custom and doesn't check for the update.
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If you can see the stock recovery then check the SuperSU app again and maybe you are having a custom kernel
RubbaBand said:
If you can see the stock recovery then check the SuperSU app again and maybe you are having a custom kernel
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So i need to unroot it as well ? Anyway flashed via odin original stock russian lollipop rom just to check for any update and the flashed twrp and rooted it back. Just that it takes 10 mins or more to do all this. Thought your small flash file would work .
sak500 said:
So i need to unroot it as well ? Anyway flashed via odin original stock russian lollipop rom just to check for any update and the flashed twrp and rooted it back. Just that it takes 10 mins or more to do all this. Thought your small flash file would work .
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U try the method with flash only stock recovery and not work?
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U try the method with flash only stock recovery and not work?
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yes flashed stock recovery but still showed custom. I was on original stock russain with root and custom recovery only. No custom kernel or different ROM.
sak500 said:
So i need to unroot it as well ? Anyway flashed via odin original stock russian lollipop rom just to check for any update and the flashed twrp and rooted it back. Just that it takes 10 mins or more to do all this. Thought your small flash file would work .
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yes you need to full unroot your device as mentioned in the guide then flash the file, lol no my small file its just the stock recovery
Is this available for Gt-i9505 version
Is this available for GT-i9505 version?