I am about to take the plunge and root the LG G3. It's been a couple weeks and I don't see any hardware faults so I would like to root and then debloat.
I can find some debloating threads here, but my main question was. . .how will I need to update after I have rooted the device
Say, I root today and then tomorrow AT&T releases an update for my device. Since I have rooted, I can't take the OTA update. But, is there a place that LG posts those updates? Can I download an update somewhere and and manually update with a specific windows application?
Or, will my updates only come in the form of ROMs after I have rooted?
Until devs can test if an update patches an existing exploit I would avoid carrier and manufacturer updates.
RuffaloBone said:
Until devs can test if an update patches an existing exploit I would avoid carrier and manufacturer updates.
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but when they happen, how do you update to them. i assume it's with lg pc suite?
is there an LG hosted website for the latest firmwares? or do I get them from third party hosting sites by people and hope there isn't any malware in them?
the update may not be able to be rooted so if root is important you don't want to update.
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if u want..what you could do is unroot .update and reroot ...another aulternative is using rootkeep ..i used it for g2 and it worked perfectly
Enddo said:
but when they happen, how do you update to them. i assume it's with lg pc suite?
is there an LG hosted website for the latest firmwares? or do I get them from third party hosting sites by people and hope there isn't any malware in them?
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What you would do is wait for a dev to post the stock rooted version of the OTA and flash via recovery.
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a_akash said:
if u want..what you could do is unroot .update and reroot ...another aulternative is using rootkeep ..i used it for g2 and it worked perfectly
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I'd actually stay away from that method if at all possible. If you try that method and it doesn't work you're boned and could possibly soft brick the device.
Not really
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What you would do is wait for a dev to post the stock rooted version of the OTA and flash via recovery.
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I'd actually stay away from that method if at all possible. If you try that method and it doesn't work you're boned and could possibly soft brick the device.
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I know what you are trying to say but i have used this process a bunch of times...never soft bricked it.
a_akash said:
I know what you are trying to say but i have used this process a bunch of times...never soft bricked it.
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Hence the word possibly. There's a chance of it and I was just informing the OP. He had a concerns about it. If you pick any q & a thread for any device on here you're almost guaranteed to find someone that attempted to OTA and had issues with some soft bricks. Its good you haven't had problems though.
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Hi Guys, I have read some topics about downgrading, but im not fully understanding if this is only for people who is already rooted or if this will work for a non rooted device. In my case i have an At&t Lg G2 not rooted with 4.4.2 kitkat and wanted to revert to 4.2 so i can root and then flash a rooted stock 4.4.2 kitkat. Is it possible to do that, even if i was never rooted? I do understand there's no root for kitkat as of now.
Thanks guys.
Well since we use the lg flash tool I don't think it should be an issue so go ahead the last time I went back to stock was when the kk rom with root and recovery came out so I'm sure you should be able to
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Yes you can flash back to 4.2 with Flash Tool. If you root 4.2 and then take the AT&T update to kitkat you will keep root. This is what I did.
How about a D802? its on the official vodafone kitkat rom, with the upgraded bootloader. Loki does not work on kitkat. Is it still downgradeable to any version of jelly bean?
Ricardin said:
Hi Guys, I have read some topics about downgrading, but im not fully understanding if this is only for people who is already rooted or if this will work for a non rooted device. In my case i have an At&t Lg G2 not rooted with 4.4.2 kitkat and wanted to revert to 4.2 so i can root and then flash a rooted stock 4.4.2 kitkat. Is it possible to do that, even if i was never rooted? I do understand there's no root for kitkat as of now.
Thanks guys.
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I did it myself earlier due to bluetooth battery drain on kitkat. Just go to the thread Return to Stock LG G2 and follow the instructions listed. You'll have to download the tot file (ROM), the flash tools and flash dll. Just follow those instructions to the letter and you'll be on 4.2.2 in no time.
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qxps said:
How about a D802? its on the official vodafone kitkat rom, with the upgraded bootloader. Loki does not work on kitkat. Is it still downgradeable to any version of jelly bean?
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Read my response to the other member. T-Mobile is listed in that thread also.
BreakingVZW said:
I did it myself earlier due to bluetooth battery drain on kitkat. Just go to the thread Return to Stock LG G2 and follow the instructions listed. You'll have to download the tot file (ROM), the flash tools and flash dll. Just follow those instructions to the letter and you'll be on 4.2.2 in no time.
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Read my response to the other member. T-Mobile is listed in that thread also.
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Alright thanks. I just wanted to know if there were problems with the bootloader as I also have an at&t s4, which prevents the bootloader from being downgraded and bricks the device if its done.
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Alright thanks. I just wanted to know if there were problems with the bootloader as I also have an at&t s4, which prevents the bootloader from being downgraded and bricks the device if its done.
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LG doesnt do that. They dont hate ppl
BreakingVZW said:
I did it myself earlier due to bluetooth battery drain on kitkat. Just go to the thread Return to Stock LG G2 and follow the instructions listed. You'll have to download the tot file (ROM), the flash tools and flash dll. Just follow those instructions to the letter and you'll be on 4.2.2 in no time.
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Read my response to the other member. T-Mobile is listed in that thread also.
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Thank you! I've done it.
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Alright thanks. I just wanted to know if there were problems with the bootloader as I also have an at&t s4, which prevents the bootloader from being downgraded and bricks the device if its done.
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Thats exactly why i was holding back from doing the downgrade. I also had an s4 on att and couldn't downgrade it.
Hi,
I bought my Moto G from an online store in Romania. The phone is great, but my firmware is AsiaRetail and I would like to change it to a European one, or even the Global version. Can that be done without rooting my phone? Can I somehow select which version to install with the upcoming update? If so I would be very grateful!
Thank you!
Just flash eu retail firmware with xda guide. You don't have to root etc.
Wysłane z Moto G
szymko1995 said:
Just flash eu retail firmware with xda guide. You don't have to root etc.
Wysłane z Moto G
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Yes but it seems like I have to unlock the bootloader. I've had a lot of problems with my last phone and lost the warranty because I wanted a stock android experience. This time I'm trying to keep it simple and safe (as long as I can before I start a flashing spree again)
Yes but it seems like I have to unlock the bootloader.
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You don't.
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And talking about the flashing spree, I did surrender to it. Totally not worth it though, at least for now. Stick with stock, don't mess around, it's as good as it gets.
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You don't.
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And talking about the flashing spree, I did surrender to it. Totally not worth it though, at least for now. Stick with stock, don't mess around, it's as good as it gets.
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And what would I have to do to install a EU firmware without root or unlocked bootloader? All the guides I've found need at least one. Any help would be highly appreciated!
avxera said:
And what would I have to do to install a EU firmware without root or unlocked bootloader? All the guides I've found need at least one. Any help would be highly appreciated!
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Dear friend, the following guide is intended for you. It does not require root, nor an unlocked bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
You'll probably want to wait until official 4.4.3 images are available - that way, you won't need to update your system after flashing, making for a very clean installation.
Enjoy
Hey all,
I immediately blocked any OTA updates since I got my G4 in anticipation for root.
I have three questions
Do the AT&T OTA updates have that anti-rollback feature? I didn't see it confirmed in the thread regarding the anti-rollback but I'm not sure if the info is current.
Is the latest OTA for AT&T the 10g version? Should I enable OTA on my LG G4 now to get it prior to rooting?
Thanks.
So far as i know..no anti-rollback features..
As stated of some members here, latest ota updates doesn't affect rooting...for now
wipeoutlol said:
Hey all,
I immediately blocked any OTA updates since I got my G4 in anticipation for root.
I have three questions
Do the AT&T OTA updates have that anti-rollback feature? I didn't see it confirmed in the thread regarding the anti-rollback but I'm not sure if the info is current.
Is the latest OTA for AT&T the 10g version? Should I enable OTA on my LG G4 now to get it prior to rooting?
Thanks.
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10g is the latest as of yesterday (before I rooted and blocked OTA). If you absolutely can't wait for root, then unfreeze the update apps and get the 10g OTA. If you're on 10e, there's a strong likelihood that you will softbrick your phone if you try to flash the rooted system.img (at least a couple people already did). If you can wait a couple of weeks, just hang tight and wait for codefire to release their one-click unroot since we still don't know about rolling back the bootloader or future unlockability of the 10g bootloader.
I'm on 10g and rooted. I have no intention of running a non stock rom on this device, so blocking updated with Tit back up now, removing bloat and coasting with what I've Got till we find out about a method for custom recoverys yet.
Could someone link me to the thread on how to disable the OTA function? I remember seeing it, but can't find it.
uly609 said:
Could someone link me to the thread on how to disable the OTA function? I remember seeing it, but can't find it.
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+1 please. I can't find it either!
uly609 said:
Could someone link me to the thread on how to disable the OTA function? I remember seeing it, but can't find it.
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Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/how-to-prevent-updates-g4-t3148650
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I'm on 10g and rooted. I have no intention of running a non stock rom on this device, so blocking updated with Tit back up now, removing bloat and coasting with what I've Got till we find out about a method for custom recoverys yet.
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Can you or someone else please list the app(s) that need to be frozen in order to block updates? Thanks in advance.
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Can you or someone else please list the app(s) that need to be frozen in order to block updates? Thanks in advance.
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It's in the link that kano just posted....
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How about this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g4/help/how-to-disable-update-notifications-t3152919
Hi guys, i've been a guest for many years and always i was able to accomplish what i wanted thanks to all the good tutorials and the ROMs that you make and everything, thanks. But, today i'm out of luck and i hope that any of you can help me.
My Galaxy S8+ was on AT&T and i had to change carrier so i unlocked the phone. Right now i'm under MetroPCS but i find that i dont get more updates. I started to search how to get them and got in some threads were i learned to install stock ROMs with ADB but still without success. Actually, my phone right now is with an older version of software.
The android security patch that i had was from July, i have March 1, 2017.
I found the (supposed) OTA files but when i try to install i get error in the installation.
Someone can tell me the right way to make the firmware upgrade?
Android version 7.0 / Samsung experience version 8.1 / Android security patch level March 1, 2017 / Baseband Version G955USQU1AQC9.
I feel like c9 was a mistake or base FW i Also Have A Att S8+ Unlocked i remmember that when i bout it it updated just cant remmember to what but i Flashed The G955u DE Fw and it updates no problem
Maybe this thread can help u get the answer
https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...ured-how-to-update-att-cricket-users-t3594946
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Hi guys, i've been a guest for many years and always i was able to accomplish what i wanted thanks to all the good tutorials and the ROMs that you make and everything, thanks. But, today i'm out of luck and i hope that any of you can help me.
My Galaxy S8+ was on AT&T and i had to change carrier so i unlocked the phone. Right now i'm under MetroPCS but i find that i dont get more updates. I started to search how to get them and got in some threads were i learned to install stock ROMs with ADB but still without success. Actually, my phone right now is with an older version of software.
The android security patch that i had was from July, i have March 1, 2017.
I found the (supposed) OTA files but when i try to install i get error in the installation.
Someone can tell me the right way to make the firmware upgrade?
Android version 7.0 / Samsung experience version 8.1 / Android security patch level March 1, 2017 / Baseband Version G955USQU1AQC9.
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Switch to the unlocked firmware and use the most recent update.
Mark805 said:
I feel like c9 was a mistake or base FW i Also Have A Att S8+ Unlocked i remmember that when i bout it it updated just cant remmember to what but i Flashed The G955u DE Fw and it updates no problem
Maybe this thread can help u get the answer
https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...ured-how-to-update-att-cricket-users-t3594946
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Yes, this was the solution. I had to pay for a new AT&T prepaid simcard ($10 usd), activate the device online and then change the date a couple of times until i get the August update. Thank you.
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Switch to the unlocked firmware and use the most recent update.
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Next time i'll try this, i want to remove the AT&T splash.
Next time i'll try this, i want to remove the AT&T splash.[/QUOTE]
You'll gain more than you lose that way and of course no AT&T splash screen.
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Next time i'll try this, i want to remove the AT&T splash.
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You'll gain more than you lose that way and of course no AT&T splash screen.[/QUOTE]
Can you tell me how to know what's the last version and how to install it?
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You'll gain more than you lose that way and of course no AT&T splash screen.
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Can you tell me how to know what's the last version and how to install it?[/QUOTE]
Last version is AQH3.
Here's the forum on how to do it. Read the unlocked firmware part. Read then do the steps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255
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Can you tell me how to know what's the last version and how to install it?
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Last version is AQH3.
Here's the forum on how to do it. Read the unlocked firmware part. Read then do the steps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255[/QUOTE]
Open it through your browser easier to read.
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Can you tell me how to know what's the last version and how to install it?
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Last version is AQH3.
Here's the forum on how to do it. Read the unlocked firmware part. Read then do the steps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255
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Last version is AQH3.
Here's the forum on how to do it. Read the unlocked firmware part. Read then do the steps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3627255[/QUOTE]
Open it through your browser easier to read.[/QUOTE]
Here's the latest firmware make sure it says XAA and AQH3.
Greetings,
Ive bought J327T1 today and i want to root my device which is on nougat.
You and countless others. Welcome to the unrootable device club.
the Sm-j327u is rootable its the same exact device as the j327t & t1 the only difference with that model is it's bootloader unlocked. the only solution i see is buying the unlocked version of the j3 prime from samsung's website. good thing about buying from samsung is the fact you can choose what company you want and theres none or less bloatware installed.
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also i have the link. i recommend that everyone buys directly from samsung for now on. remember one thing if your device has sm-XXXXU (X's in place of model numbers/letters) (U=unlocked and available on all carriers.) This is the death of unlocked bootloaders on carrier specific devices. the link to the phone is: https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/all-other-phones/galaxy-j3-16gb-2017--unlocked--sm-j327uzkaxaa/
Has anyone found a way to root this phone yet i have both the Tmobile and the Metro versions i'd like to have rooted
Kaiwaters said:
Has anyone found a way to root this phone yet i have both the Tmobile and the Metro versions i'd like to have rooted
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We are working on it stay tuned a new thread will be made in the guides and news section if we are successful.
Update: we are out of ideas. Until someone has an exploit we cannot root this device sorry but you will need to either buy some other device or buy the j327u directly from samsung. It is unlocked and you can flash cf autoroot no problem. The only issue is we do not have twrp for that device yet but it will be soon.
ashyx said:
You and countless others. Welcome to the unrootable device club.
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Kinda unrelated but I tried to flash autoroot on my J327U and it said "verification failed cannot verify integrity please restart" And i had to reflash the orignal firmware to get it working is there something im not selecting or enabling I really want root and id appreciate your help
is this a legit method to root ???
https://www.androidinfotech.com/2017/09/j3-prime-2017-sm-j327t1-nougat-cf-root.html
Kaiwaters said:
is this a legit method to root ???
https://www.androidinfotech.com/2017/09/j3-prime-2017-sm-j327t1-nougat-cf-root.html
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Nope, because you can't unlock the bootloader.
i have a file that might help with rooting j327t/t1
ashyx said:
You and countless others. Welcome to the unrootable device club.
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i have a file that might help with rooting j327t/t1
https://mega.nz/#!hsdzwKqK
Key?
tomas9515 said:
i have a file that might help with rooting j327t/t1
https://mega.nz/#!hsdzwKqK
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I call bull****.
Is there anything more on this? I have the MetroPCS model of this phone and would love to root my phone.
Key PLEASE
aceduece1220 said:
Key PLEASE
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you dont need the files from this person. plus we got the file on another thread. sampwned32
thepcwiz101 said:
you dont need the files from this person. plus we got the file on another thread. sampwned32
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Anything for those who updated? Downgrade method? Etc...
swift5645 said:
Anything for those who updated? Downgrade method? Etc...
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theres no method for revision 2 firmware and its impossible to downgrade. the bootloader wont allow it. samsung added a new security check in place to check versions of firmware.
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theres no method for revision 2 firmware and its impossible to downgrade. the bootloader wont allow it. samsung added a new security check in place to check versions of firmware.
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Is anyone ever goona look at this in the future or is it hopeless? Because I do understand that root is available but even that is unstable.
swift5645 said:
Is anyone ever goona look at this in the future or is it hopeless? Because I do understand that root is available but even that is unstable.
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for now its hopeless. samsung really pissed me off by patching the root method not even a month after it was made. sure performance was improved slightly but patching the bootloader is just too much. is having an unlock method too much to ask?
thepcwiz101 said:
for now its hopeless. samsung really pissed me off by patching the root method not even a month after it was made. sure performance was improved slightly but patching the bootloader is just too much. is having an unlock method too much to ask?
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Really surprised me with Samsung to about this. They're normally pretty nice with OEM unlock and etc. Unfortunately this is just a phone they've licked down. They're Galaxy Note series all have root. So it really makes no sense to me why this one is so closed off.