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H955 original firmware flashing

Hi there,
I just bough an LG Flex 2 (H955), but the phone is Vodafone branded, thus the firmware is a little behind (still has V10c).
I tried to flash a North European version 10e, but the firmware did not change, although no errors showed up during the process (except a server error but the process continued). I tried to flash using LG FlashTool 2014.
What am I doing wrong?
The phone is running on Polish Orange network, on the box I found that is is a H955 VFD2 variant (whatever that means?).

New firmware wont help. Its piece of **** and nothing will fix it. I wish I never bought it.

ea66 said:
Hi there,
I just bough an LG Flex 2 (H955), but the phone is Vodafone branded, thus the firmware is a little behind (still has V10c).
I tried to flash a North European version 10e, but the firmware did not change, although no errors showed up during the process (except a server error but the process continued). I tried to flash using LG FlashTool 2014.
What am I doing wrong?
The phone is running on Polish Orange network, on the box I found that is is a H955 VFD2 variant (whatever that means?).
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It is normal.
The branded phones always indicate a less version, but this is the same version of software.
normal --- branded
V10c --- V10b
V10d --- V10c

grauone said:
It is normal.
The branded phones always indicate a less version, but this is the same version of software.
normal --- branded
V10c --- V10b
V10d --- V10c
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Ok, but can I actually debrand the phone in any way?
Is there actually a point to do this? Will I get the software updates faster?

ea66 said:
Ok, but can I actually debrand the phone in any way?
Is there actually a point to do this? Will I get the software updates faster?
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You can delete programs/start screen of Vodafone, but no the version. (system/op directory? I not sure. backup!!!)
When LG launched an upgrade, you upgrade with LG FlashTool 2014 and you do not have any problems with OTA

I assume I have to wait for a Vodafone firmware to be released?
I tried to flash one of the firmwares from the first post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/official-lg-h955-phone-firmware-t3090920
The process went fine, but the firmware did not change. Can there be a lock of sorts in place?

ea66 said:
I assume I have to wait for a Vodafone firmware to be released?
I tried to flash one of the firmwares from the first post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/official-lg-h955-phone-firmware-t3090920
The process went fine, but the firmware did not change. Can there be a lock of sorts in place?
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Sorry, I did not read well the versions.
I followed these instructions with the version V10E (NORTHERN EUROPE Edition) as shown in the phone as V10D. My phone is Orange Spain. You don´t need wait to Vodafone version.

im on vodafone aswell, im on v10c tried updating to v10e mutiple times yet it stays the same, even tried the previously posted guides..

seavord said:
im on vodafone aswell, im on v10c tried updating to v10e mutiple times yet it stays the same, even tried the previously posted guides..
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Same here, tried the guide posted by @grauone, but with no effect.
Still shows v10c.

Sorry. I do not know what to say. it sucks

Lg G4 hard brick... need help please wiling to donate cash.

Hi everybody..
I'm in desperate need of help. After attempting to root my g4 somehow something went wrong and the phone is completely dead with no sign of life . I know there isn't a way yet to unbrick the g4 but I'm hoping somebody out there is working on it and maybe can help me out.. I'm willing to donate for the help Thank you !

What exactly are your symptoms? Does it not even turn on? Have you tried getting into download mode? How exactly did you try to root it? What were your steps and are you able to identify where you went wrong exactly?

petermg said:
What exactly are your symptoms? Does it not even turn on? Have you tried getting into download mode? How exactly did you try to root it? What were your steps and are you able to identify where you went wrong exactly?
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I was trying to gain root access following this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765. everything seemed to go well but after it was complete the phone wouldn't start and it booted only to a message on the LG LOGO with something failed. At that point I was still able to get to download mood so I tried to restore it to stock doing this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848. again the process went like it should but at the end the phone went dead with no signs of life, No led light, No vibration, can't turn on to anything and only gets detected on the computer as " qhsusb bulk ". My guess is I used the wrong KDZ files
I would appreciate it if you can help.

It indeed sounds like you have a hard brick, in which case the device can't be brought back to life.
However for chance, and for future reference. Which kdz did you try to flash? Assuming your device is the ATT model, then did you download the Puerto Rico kdz?
Because there is not a KDZ or TOT for the ATT H810 model the Puerto Rico KDZ from Claro will recover an ATT soft brick. These are labeled H810PR.

xxxwalo said:
I was trying to gain root access following this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765. everything seemed to go well but after it was complete the phone wouldn't start and it booted only to a message on the LG LOGO with something failed. At that point I was still able to get to download mood so I tried to restore it to stock doing this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848. again the process went like it should but at the end the phone went dead with no signs of life, No led light, No vibration, can't turn on to anything and only gets detected on the computer as " qhsusb bulk ". My guess is I used the wrong KDZ files
I would appreciate it if you can help.
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Maybe you downloaded the wrong img file from the first post? It has to not only match your phone, but ALSO match the version of the firmware you're currently running. That's why this method here is better:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
Because you just make a backup img of your system partition and then inject root into that and you have a new rooted system partition img file along with your original system partition image file so you can go back to stock if you want some time later. I'm guessing you tried flashing the wrong version of your firmware. Do you know what version you were on? Looks like the only one listed on that thread is version g. I'm on version b, so if I were to have tried that, I would also have had an error when trying to boot. Had you made a backup of your original system partition as mentioned here you should have simply been able to dd it back and you'd be up and running. However now it looks like you've "hard bricked" your phone indeed. Out of curiosity, which KDZ file did you use? What's the file name that downloaded?
It looks like there are some utilities created that can UNBRICK some phones when they get into this state, but it looks like they have had custom scripts written for the partitions of those phones, for example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERZvlJIC9dE
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/solution-recover-from-hard-bricked-oneplus-one.104943/
Maybe someone familiar with how those apps run could modify that app for unbricking the G4s? Currently however, there doesn't seem to be anything you can currently do to immediately fix your phone. So ... can you get it exchanged or replaced????

xxxwalo said:
I was trying to gain root access following this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765. everything seemed to go well but after it was complete the phone wouldn't start and it booted only to a message on the LG LOGO with something failed. At that point I was still able to get to download mood so I tried to restore it to stock doing this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848. again the process went like it should but at the end the phone went dead with no signs of life, No led light, No vibration, can't turn on to anything and only gets detected on the computer as " qhsusb bulk ". My guess is I used the wrong KDZ files
I would appreciate it if you can help.
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Honestly, bring the phone to ATT and tell them it said an update was available, and upon accepting it...the phone ended up in this state. They will most likely exchange it for you.

warri said:
Honestly, bring the phone to ATT and tell them it said an update was available, and upon accepting it...the phone ended up in this state. They will most likely exchange it for you.
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not an option because I bought it from somebody on craigslist... I already bought another one so I'll just wait and see if somebody comes up with a solution if not I'll sell it for parts.

xxxwalo said:
not an option because I bought it from somebody on craigslist... I already bought another one so I'll just wait and see if somebody comes up with a solution if not I'll sell it for parts.
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Any chance they can give you the original receipt and that way you could possibly send it in for warranty work.

CAG-man said:
It indeed sounds like you have a hard brick, in which case the device can't be brought back to life.
However for chance, and for future reference. Which kdz did you try to flash? Assuming your device is the ATT model, then did you download the Puerto Rico kdz?
Because there is not a KDZ or TOT for the ATT H810 model the Puerto Rico KDZ from Claro will recover an ATT soft brick. These are labeled H810PR.
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Yep that what I did now I need help
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Can't some upload the complete eMMC IMAGE for the lg g4 at&t to see we can't this to work thanks

same here
i have the same problem any solucions yet?

CAG-man said:
It indeed sounds like you have a hard brick, in which case the device can't be brought back to life.
However for chance, and for future reference. Which kdz did you try to flash? Assuming your device is the ATT model, then did you download the Puerto Rico kdz?
Because there is not a KDZ or TOT for the ATT H810 model the Puerto Rico KDZ from Claro will recover an ATT soft brick. These are labeled H810PR.
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Sir my lg g4 ATT start problem of bootlooping on factory (stock) rom .yesterday night when i was playing game on it automatically it restarted and starting this problem..
Can i fix it by installing H810PR kdz to my lg g4 H810.
Can this H810PR kdz hardbrick my ATT lg g4? ?

possible to fix
Hi able to recover the phone . Just should do what I tell right
First we need a 16GB or larger memory card...
Phone Orginal KDZ/TOT
your Phone EMMC Dump

please tell how what software are you using and step by step please
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regtoyme said:
Hi able to recover the phone . Just should do what I tell right
First we need a 16GB or larger memory card...
Phone Orginal KDZ/TOT
your Phone EMMC Dump
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did it worked for h810?

its work on lg h810 At&t
first thing is that you need a backup.img of mmcblk partition from running h81020n firmware (Because DOwngrade baeband not support)
you just follow the step to create backup.img
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g4/general/att-h810-qualcomm-hs-usb-qdloader-9008-t3539554

http://gsmmarhaba.com/threads/unbrick-lg-g4-brick-hs-usb-qdloader-9008-without-box.612/

Plz someone provide backup file

please someone give backup file who are using rooted lollipoopp

[XT1541] UK Vodafone to Retail GB stock, worth it?

I picked up an XT1541 from Vodafone, but I've unlocked it to use with another provider. I'm happy with stock Android for now, but I was considering flashing to the standard retail ROM (XT1541_OSPREY_RETGB_5.1.1_LPI23.72-47_cid7) as I don't need the Vodafone bloat. However as there doesn't actually appear to be much Vodafone stuff, I was wondering if it was really worth it at all.
I assume I would still get OTA updates, and I would get them faster on retail than staying with the Vodafone firmware?

You would be on the retail update channel , meaning faster updates

zeroid said:
I picked up an XT1541 from Vodafone, but I've unlocked it to use with another provider. I'm happy with stock Android for now, but I was considering flashing to the standard retail ROM (XT1541_OSPREY_RETGB_5.1.1_LPI23.72-47_cid7) as I don't need the Vodafone bloat. However as there doesn't actually appear to be much Vodafone stuff, I was wondering if it was really worth it at all.
I assume I would still get OTA updates, and I would get them faster on retail than staying with the Vodafone firmware?
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If you try let us know I've just done the same, like you say there is very little bloat on it, all I can see is the voda update software which I've disabled, no splash screen etc so that is good. Was considering flashing mine also

bradmax57 said:
If you try let us know I've just done the same, like you say there is very little bloat on it, all I can see is the voda update software which I've disabled, no splash screen etc so that is good. Was considering flashing mine also
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It worked fine, I used the threads describing the process on here...

zeroid said:
It worked fine, I used the threads describing the process on here...
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I did the same but was locked on o2, can you do me a favour and check something, when i originally flashed retgb firmware under system version in settings--> about phone it said something like; osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB o2gb where on a standard retail gb 3rd gen the end would be retgb instead of o2gb, what does yours say?

Liam0o said:
under system version in settings--> about phone it said something like; osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB o2gb where on a standard retail gb 3rd gen the end would be retgb instead of o2gb, what does yours say?
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Yes mine says 23.41.47.osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB vfgb, the bit at the end gives away the original operator I guess?

zeroid said:
Yes mine says 23.41.47.osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB vfgb, the bit at the end gives away the original operator I guess?
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I also have XT1541 Tesco mobile Unlocked version . I was also thinking about flashing Retail GB stock rom. So will this work ? Does your phone got carrier locked after flashing retail GB rom ? I am currently in India not UK. Did you flash this using adb methods or any toolbox ?

aaqib67 said:
I was also thinking about flashing Retail GB stock rom. So will this work ? Does your phone got carrier locked after flashing retail GB rom ? I am currently in India not UK. Did you flash this using adb methods or any toolbox ?
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No the phone can still be unlocked in the normal way, in fact I did this before flashing the retail ROM. The phone is definitely unlocked, I'm using a GiffGaff (O2) SIM in it now.
I used this guide to flash: http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-fastboot-flashing-factory-t3187750

Samsung Galaxy S7 G930F with G930V Bootloader??

I recently bought S7 SM-G930F, but when I went into it's phone info and recovery, I saw that it has a Verizon bootloader. All the rest is of 930f. even the phone says 930f everywhere. I am not sure what this is. I am also facing some signal dropping issues, especially when I switch on to data network. I did the refurbishment check and it came out clean and original.
Can someone please guide me how to fix this? Perhaps a way to change the bootloader to that of 930F without screwing up the phone?
Please find the pics attached for reference.
Thanks in advance for the help.

pistavampire said:
I recently bought S7 SM-G930F, but when I went into it's phone info and recovery, I saw that it has a Verizon bootloader. All the rest is of 930f. even the phone says 930f everywhere. I am not sure what this is. I am also facing some signal dropping issues, especially when I switch on to data network. I did the refurbishment check and it came out clean and original.
Can someone please guide me how to fix this? Perhaps a way to change the bootloader to that of 930F without screwing up the phone?
Please find the pics attached for reference.
Thanks in advance for the help.
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you phone is a verizon see the snapdragon chipset and the baseband version
either you have flashed a phone with G930F kernel and rom
or whoever sold this to you tried to scam you
dont flash the F bootloader
Your phone is the verizon version which are much cheaper in comparison to the unlocked exynos variants
Flash verizon rom to get back proper caLL functions

Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
you phone is a verizon see the snapdragon chipset and the baseband version
either you have flashed a phone with G930F kernel and rom
or whoever sold this to you tried to scam you
dont flash the F bootloader
Your phone is the verizon version which are much cheaper in comparison to the unlocked exynos variants
Flash verizon rom to get back proper caLL functions
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Thanks for the response. I think I got scammed then. Two things though:
1) It somehow seemed to work the 1800 band for 4g, which is supported by 930F and not 930V I believe.
2) secondly, even the back of my phone says 930F .. like everything about it says 930F .. like is even the body changed??

pistavampire said:
Thanks for the response. I think I got scammed then. Two things though:
1) It somehow seemed to work the 1800 band for 4g, which is supported by 930F and not 930V I believe.
2) secondly, even the back of my phone says 930F .. like everything about it says 930F .. like is even the body changed??
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you can get a new back which can say anything for 10$
i can't comment on the bands but this phone is verizon 100%

Hi, I have same problem too with my phone.And also i dont have option to update the phones software.
Even when i try to flash official firmware of android 7 using odin it doesnt process (say's unspported dev) and closes.
Any help will be much appreciated guys.
Thanks in advance
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denotegrg said:
Hi, I have same problem too with my phone.And also i dont have option to update the phones software.
Even when i try to flash official firmware of android 7 using odin it doesnt process (say's unspported dev) and closes.
Any help will be much appreciated guys.
Thanks in advance
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Anyway to update to android 7?

denotegrg said:
Hi, I have same problem too with my phone.And also i dont have option to update the phones software.
Even when i try to flash official firmware of android 7 using odin it doesnt process (say's unspported dev) and closes.
Any help will be much appreciated guys.
Thanks in advance
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Anyway to update to android 7?
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i don't have the option to update either! i'm guessing i'll face the same problem with odin, or possibly brick it when trying to flash it with Verizon rom. so not sure what to do.

denotegrg said:
Hi, I have same problem too with my phone.And also i dont have option to update the phones software.
Even when i try to flash official firmware of android 7 using odin it doesnt process (say's unspported dev) and closes.
Any help will be much appreciated guys.
Thanks in advance
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Anyway to update to android 7?
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does your mobile network (signals) die randomly? especially when you turn on 4g?

pistavampire said:
I recently bought S7 SM-G930F, but when I went into it's phone info and recovery, I saw that it has a Verizon bootloader. All the rest is of 930f. even the phone says 930f everywhere. I am not sure what this is. I am also facing some signal dropping issues, especially when I switch on to data network. I did the refurbishment check and it came out clean and original.
Can someone please guide me how to fix this? Perhaps a way to change the bootloader to that of 930F without screwing up the phone?
Please find the pics attached for reference.
Thanks in advance for the help.
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I would run ur serial or imei number through one of the websites see if what it really is I have actually been able.to flash different system roms and basebands and yet the phone works

pistavampire said:
i don't have the option to update either! i'm guessing i'll face the same problem with odin, or possibly brick it when trying to flash it with Verizon rom. so not sure what to do.
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Hi again.I tried flashing with verizon nougat firmware and guess what it worked perfectly.??
Also got to a conclusion that our sets were refubrished ones.
Good luck if u are gonna try to update too.

denotegrg said:
Hi again.I tried flashing with verizon nougat firmware and guess what it worked perfectly.??
Also got to a conclusion that our sets were refubrished ones.
Good luck if u are gonna try to update too.
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awesome. can you also direct me which exact rom your downloaded and flashed? I simply have to load it into odin and flash right? any specific instructions?
and is it all bloated with Verizon apps and Verizon startup now?

miko12312 said:
I would run ur serial or imei number through one of the websites see if what it really is I have actually been able.to flash different system roms and basebands and yet the phone works
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which site? can you please help check these out:
The IMEI is mod edit PLEASE DO NOT POST IEMIs
the serial number is (in the about phone option), although back of my phone says S/N: , but I think the back might be fake if it's a Verizon!

pistavampire said:
awesome. can you also direct me which exact rom your downloaded and flashed? I simply have to load it into odin and flash right? any specific instructions?
and is it all bloated with Verizon apps and Verizon startup now?
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I flashed S7 Verizon Sm930v Android 7.
Firmware - G930VVRS4BQC9
Process is simple if u know how to use odin its like regular flash.
And yes this firmware comes with all the verizon bad stuffs but good thing is that most of them can be disabled.I wouldnt care if i wanted to use Nought on my phone.
Still network signal is poor though.

denotegrg said:
I flashed S7 Verizon Sm930v Android 7.
Firmware - G930VVRS4BQC9
Process is simple if u know how to use odin its like regular flash.
And yes this firmware comes with all the verizon bad stuffs but good thing is that most of them can be disabled.I wouldnt care if i wanted to use Nought on my phone.
Still network signal is poor though.
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But does the network signal break (get disabled) as it does for me in this converted phone?

pistavampire said:
which site? can you please help check these out:
The IMEI is
the serial number is (in the about phone option) , although back of my phone says S/N: , but I think the back might be fake if it's a Verizon!
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The imei comes up as Sprint the serail is fake

pistavampire said:
which site? can you please help check these out:
The IMEI is 3555 0107 0413 313
the serial number is (in the about phone option) f770631d, although back of my phone says S/N: R58H21XMRNL, but I think the back might be fake if it's a Verizon!
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I suggest flash a u firmware and then use it like that it will unlock it ,but there are fake s7 s

miko12312 said:
The imei comes up as Sprint the serail is fake
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more surprises. damn. but hey thank you for this. can you please tell me which site you used to check this?

so I successfully managed to flash the Verizon rom. Now my question is, can we altogether remove Verizon and have some debloated or 930f bootloader/rom instead? I saw one video where he converts 930v to 930f but he gave no links to the files he used.

pistavampire said:
more surprises. damn. but hey thank you for this. can you please tell me which site you used to check this?
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Swappa.com

denotegrg said:
I flashed S7 Verizon Sm930v Android 7.
Firmware - G930VVRS4BQC9
Process is simple if u know how to use odin its like regular flash.
And yes this firmware comes with all the verizon bad stuffs but good thing is that most of them can be disabled.I wouldnt care if i wanted to use Nought on my phone.
Still network signal is poor though.
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I flashed this rom but my network issue is still there, it just got 'x' and gives me the error of no connectivity. Happens mostly when I turn on the data, and just doesn't come back.

pistavampire said:
I flashed this rom but my network issue is still there, it just got 'x' and gives me the error of no connectivity. Happens mostly when I turn on the data, and just doesn't come back.
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You can try what helped me: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72692072&postcount=3
It's a ROM without branding and it still works quite nice

Running RETUS on a MetroPCS Ocean device

Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.

I'm running MetroPCS software on a Amazon device

I'm running Cricket software on a MetroPCS device &
I'm running Amazon software on a MetroPCS device
Cons on both I've come across so far.
Cricket software on a MetroPCS device I get Boot screen says Bad key in top left corner before loading the device.
Amazon software on a MetroPCS device I get a Boot screen says untrusted device before loading the device.
Pros is they both work great.

Medfordite said:
Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.
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Since you did that when you have the time, try to go back a lower build or your OG Build and check if you still have data and sim accses. I ask because (I have a RETUS) and since I flashed the latest one available "PPO29.114-108 May 1 Security Update" can't go back to OG Build it came with without losing data and sim detection. Something was updated in that build that even if you flash back it broke that. I even flashed the modem to check but no still no data or SIM detected at all. Only all fine in the most recent build.

Medfordite said:
Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.
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I am guessing that it is still sim locked to metropcs after flashing this?

twfs said:
I am guessing that it is still sim locked to metropcs after flashing this?
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Flashing a Carrier or Retail ROM won't ever unlock a Carrier Lock device. If it were that simple don't you think we will ever have this issue. Hell the term network lock won't even exist in a perfect world.
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twfs said:
I am guessing that it is still sim locked to metropcs after flashing this?
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And yes there are several Motorola Devices that are firmware interchangeable. Been doing it since the first Moto X times. Only benefit from this procedure no bloatware and faster updates that's it. Oh and better performance since it doesn't include crappware

Medfordite said:
Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.
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PartyDroid said:
I'm running Cricket software on a MetroPCS device &
I'm running Amazon software on a MetroPCS device
Cons on both I've come across so far.
Cricket software on a MetroPCS device I get Boot screen says Bad key in top left corner before loading the device.
Amazon software on a MetroPCS device I get a Boot screen says untrusted device before loading the device.
Pros is they both work great.
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I'm interested in flashing my MetroPCS g7 stock unrooted to the Amazon rom if you care to point me in the right direction please.

disobey said:
I'm interested in flashing my MetroPCS g7 stock unrooted to the Amazon rom if you care to point me in the right direction please.
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PSA. If you flsh Cricket, Metro etc Roth the RETUS Latest firmware you won't be able to go back to you LG firmware. That firmware updates the Bootloader and that preventa going back to a lower workifn version. You can doing what I posted earlier by while flashing back to OG Firmware skip flashing modem and fsg bins and don't execute the modem erase commands.

disobey said:
I'm interested in flashing my MetroPCS g7 stock unrooted to the Amazon rom if you care to point me in the right direction please.
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https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/AMZ/

Ok I bricked my phone via magisk update, I was on MetroPCS variant of Ocean firmware. Now I manually flashed RETUS PPO 29.114-108; It seems to be running fine other than saying my device is not certified....is there a custom recovery that will work for Ocean RETUS using twrp? Should I try to re root using magisk systemless-ly copying boot.img? Thanks for info and any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

PartyDroid said:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/AMZ/
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Can we get directions on how you guys are doing this please. I've tried using the back to stock directions but extracting a different firmware but it's not working. I have Metropcs.....I extracted Tmobile firmware and use the back to stock commands...but when rebooting its' still Metropcs....please help with some directions.

nashi20002003 said:
Can we get directions on how you guys are doing this please. I've tried using the back to stock directions but extracting a different firmware but it's not working. I have Metropcs.....I extracted Tmobile firmware and use the back to stock commands...but when rebooting its' still Metropcs....please help with some directions.
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I'd like to know as well, I got 2 of these Moto G Power 7's from Metro PCS and would love a stock ROM without all the metro bloat. Not sure on Metro's unlocking policy if they will unlock it and what bands this all has if it has CDMA or is it GSM only?

chennault05 said:
Ok I bricked my phone via magisk update, I was on MetroPCS variant of Ocean firmware. Now I manually flashed RETUS PPO 29.114-108; It seems to be running fine other than saying my device is not certified....is there a custom recovery that will work for Ocean RETUS using twrp? Should I try to re root using magisk systemless-ly copying boot.img? Thanks for info and any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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If I were you I will stay away from Magisk until they update the app, still damaging the boot.img files..

Omar04 said:
Flashing a Carrier or Retail ROM won't ever unlock a Carrier Lock device. If it were that simple don't you think we will ever have this issue. Hell the term network lock won't even exist in a perfect world.
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And yes there are several Motorola Devices that are firmware interchangeable. Been doing it since the first Moto X times. Only benefit from this procedure no bloatware and faster updates that's it. Oh and better performance since it doesn't include crappware
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Do you know if there is a way to sim-unlock a Metro device? Searched on eBay, no luck... thanks.

edwardxi said:
Do you know if there is a way to sim-unlock a Metro device? Searched on eBay, no luck... thanks.
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Note to Admin: I am not sure if this link is allowed if not please remove this message..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264407271128?ViewItem=&item=264407271128

PartyDroid said:
Note to Admin: I am not sure if this link is allowed if not please remove this message..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264407271128?ViewItem=&item=264407271128
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thanks, I found one on eBay for $38... too expensive, used to around $10

nashi20002003 said:
Can we get directions on how you guys are doing this please. I've tried using the back to stock directions but extracting a different firmware but it's not working. I have Metropcs.....I extracted Tmobile firmware and use the back to stock commands...but when rebooting its' still Metropcs....please help with some directions.
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Instructions are in the thread back to stock.
Secondly, I'm on MetroPCS and flashed the retus2 firmware (BestBuy versions) no MetroPCS bloatware. Flash the retus2 and you'll be fine.

edwardxi said:
thanks, I found one on eBay for $38... too expensive, used to around $10
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You probably won't find one cheaper. $10 ones are ones that give you a code to unlock. Unlocking a MetroPCS/TMO G7Power with the Server unlock app requires a person to remotely connect to your phone and edit your NV files. Currently they are changing the imei to a different model phone that they can generate the unlock codes for. Since they are using a different model phone imei, activating on Sprint Network could be an issue since Sprint is picky as to what phones they put on their network.

If I flash "retail" firmware on a TMO Sim locked Moto G7 power will it ask me for an unlock code that I don't have? Bought it on eBay and TMO says its eligible to unlock but refuses because I'm not the original owner. Bootloader is unlocked.

EDIT: Figured out my issue. Was my fault. Flashed the RETAILUS firmware on my MetroPCS model.
Thanks OP!
Also to add to this, the Metro model is NOT supposed to be compitable with Verizon due to lack of CDMA.... Well Magically the phone now supports CDMA so it has a CDMA radio in it!