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I caught the deal on ebay for an inexpensive Flex 2 not so long ago and, of course, the first thing I set out to do was update and root it.
The stock image ran 5.0.1, w/ firmware H950 v10b. I attempted an OTA update several days in a row, being told each time that none was available (the phone is AT&T branded and my service is through AT&T), but eventually grew impatient to get that sweet, sweet 5.1.1 action going.
After attempting to flash the 5.1.1 v11x rooted system image provided by randrew87 (here), I was greeted with a nifty little 'Security Error' boot screen and pursuant loop. Sadly, I wound up flashing the stock system dump I created following that tutorial to get back into a usable state.
Left with no other options (assuming, correctly, that I'm being impatient with OTA), I decided to try the 5.1.1 H950PR v15a firmware.
NOTE: Though I chose to flash the unrooted 5.1.1 H950PR image first, you may not have to complete this step; I'm not sure, but it's possible that you could simply write the rooted image instead.
First, I followed this wonderful tutorial by Sj12345: [KDZ] H950PR 5.1.1 compatible with ATT H950 with Video!!!
My initial plan was to write the unrooted system image and root using any of the available tutorials. Unfortunately, I couldn't get any of the tutorials to work for me as my device simply refused to allow r/w operations to /system while using the COM interface, regardless of my approach.
After a little trial and error, I discovered I could write the rooted H950PR-v15A image, provided here by Sj12345, and achieve root.
Here's how:
Download rootedsystem.img (from Sj12345's post)
Download LG Root Tools.zip (attached) and extract to a folder
Copy to the root of your internal sdcard via means of your choice (I used MTP mode and Explorer to drag and drop)
Power off your device
While holding VOLUME UP, insert a USB cable.
Open a Command Prompt window where you extracted the archive (easiest way is by holding Shift then right clicking within the folder > Open Command Prompt Here)
Double click ports.bat (included in the archive). Find the diagnostics port (in my case, COM4)
Type the following:
Code:
Send_Command.exe \\.\COM4
(replacing 4 w/ your com port)
You'll be greeted with a '#' prompt, terminal-style. From there, issue the following command (thanks to randrew87's thread):
Code:
dd if=/data/media/0/rootedsystem.img bs=8192 seek=53248 count=534528 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
The operation will take a couple of minutes. Once complete, you'll again be greeted with the '#' prompt.
Type LEAVE (all capitals), and hit enter. Your phone will reboot and have a clean, rooted image installed.
Profit.
This guide is obviously very specific, requiring H950v10b 5.0.1 firmware on an AT&T flex 2, no OTA availability, and a myriad of other issues (such as /system being readonly). My hope is that this will aid others who don't fall exactly into the parameters described in existing tutorials.
Thanks again to randrew87 and Sj12345 for their great posts and work; this thread is merely a slightly different approach to their pre-existing methods. They did the work, not me!
Hope this helps someone!
Regards
Smith
Any reason to go with h950pr instead of Ota 5.1.1 or simply just out of frustration of waiting? I'm asking cause I should get my att flex 2 tomorrow.
bL33d said:
Any reason to go with h950pr instead of Ota 5.1.1 or simply just out of frustration of waiting? I'm asking cause I should get my att flex 2 tomorrow.
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PR rom does not have all of the AT&T bloat. However, the main drawback that I'm aware of is that there is currently no way to go back to official AT&T. Seems everyone who has tried to do so has ended up with a bricked phone. You may also run into issues trying to get warranty honored once you move off the official AT&T version. So.. caveat emptor and all.
Most folks who really want the 5.1.1 OTA have managed to do so by laying down the minimum amount of cash for an AT&T gophone plan then getting on the horn with AT&T's tech support to have them manually push the update through.
Hi smithisize, thank you for your guide A very basic question, how do I know which version of root file to use? I just check in About Phone > Hardware Info and it said the phone was LG-H950.
Smithisize,
Thank you for the guide. I have a question.
My H950 has H950v10d 5.0.1 on it. I am just guessing that it would work for any 5.0.1 version.
Is this right?
Thanks again,
MB
Same here...
As Meatbag_1 written, I have the H95010d release witch rom we take???
Yes it will work for atnt g flex2 on atnt firmware 5.0.1 all subversions
Sent from my Lenovo P780 using Tapatalk
Isn't the latest software version for the US h950 the "v11x" version? Is it possible to flash that instead of the PR firmware?
No
Only OTA from AT&T
No flash
Sent from my LGLS996 using Tapatalk
I tried rooting my newly flashed 5.1.1pr with this method and got authentication error 11. I had to reflash to get out of the boot loop. What am i doing wrong?
Thanks man. How can i root it in the first place?
I was trying HERE but i do not know which to dowload, if H950 V11X or H950 V11Z ... can you help me with that?
H950v10d 5.0.1 not rooted. Tried method from OP using H950PR 5.1.1 rootedsystem.img. Now I am stuck at Security Error bootloop. Where to go from here?
Nevermind... Phone started non stop bootlooping with no way to shut it off. So, I smashed it to bits.
For Android 5.1.1 PR (Puerto Rico)
First Flash the KDZ file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/kdz-compatible-att-h950-t3180847 using LG Flash Tool. I use Build 03/07/2014 Offline with modded hosts file.
Then download the Rooted H950PR-v15A image file from the link provided and continue with the guide.
btw: thanks for adding; you type: "LEAVE" in caps. No other guide seemed to mention that and when I did, it was the only time it actually rebooted my phone..:good:
dustindavidson900 said:
H950v10d 5.0.1 not rooted. Tried method from OP using H950PR 5.1.1 rootedsystem.img. Now I am stuck at Security Error bootloop. Where to go from here?
Nevermind... Phone started non stop bootlooping with no way to shut it off. So, I smashed it to bits.
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My Phone did that too but I caught it quickly between boots and got into download mode so I missed the satisfaction of smashing it..
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My Phone did that too but I caught it quickly between boots and got into download mode so I missed the satisfaction of smashing it..
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I was able to get to download mode, but it would just go into bootloop after entering download mode. I have another on the way, so hopefully things go better this time. Will try the method posted above.
Can you send me a link to download "LG Flash Tool Build 03/07/2014 Offline with modded hosts file?"
thanks
Your can download it from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
I ignore the warning about the kdz having to be in the flash tool directory. I just browse to the location I downloaded it to, never fails.
And about the hosts file, this version doesn't seem to need a modded hosts file as it won't try to connect. That was sth I had to do from an earlier version a long time ago and forgot.
Fyi: I soft-bricked my phone like many others having the same security error because of tring to install the rooted system image file for 5.1.1 over the top of 5.0.1. And to reboot from download mode I had to hold all three back-buttons.
To install Xposed framework follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/guide-installing-xposed-locked-t3181593 but USE Flashfire 0.24 or earlier as the latest beta version won't flash sh*t on this phone (or the G4)
If you need detailed instructions let me know.
Good luck!
PS: I bought the AT&T version(5.0.1) for the 3GB of RAM but I live in Australia so couldn't get the 5.1.1 OTA which is why I had to do this way, but apparently if you flash the 5.1.1PR kdz over the 5.1.1 AT&T OTA update(just to avoid AT&T bloatware) it will brick your phone.
so i just purchased the the g flex 2 much like yourself and i have everything ready to go. My only concern before doing so is what to do after the soft brick. Once you reboot from download mode is, doesthe phone start normally? or is there an extra step since you talked about USE flashfire
PS. i dont care to root the phone or is it necessary for this all to work?
Updated H950 5.0.1 ATT to H950PR 5.1.1
had the lg drivers which i downloaded using the lg suite from the LG website ( i originally tried to update my phone using this method...didnt work obviously so i came here)
Used lg flash tool 2014 as provided from this forum.
Placed H950PR15a_00.kdz in the place where it asks in the tool
followed the guide, i had the phone in debugging mode and it was just on my homescreen unlocked, phone shut off restarted into download mode and started the firmware update, phone itself reset at 100% ( keep it plugged in)
Lg flash tool was still going at this point it was around 90%, phone was resetting when the lg flash tool hit 100% and then crashed ( had a panic attack really ) i kept the phone plugged in and it reset to the lg boot screen
Leaving it plugged in , in spanish i saw that it was optimizing my apps, went to the tutorial within the phone and it resarted again... so i started having another attack, i then saw the boot screen claro at this point i unplugged my phone and it is now on 5.1.1 h950PR i have not rooted the phone before hand it was stock from ATT.
Thought i put my experience in here with this phone in hope to ease some tension. it was easier than i thought even though the tool crashed at the end, phone had already accepted the KDZ at that point
twiice said:
For Android 5.1.1 PR (Puerto Rico)
First Flash the KDZ file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/kdz-compatible-att-h950-t3180847 using LG Flash Tool. I use Build 03/07/2014 Offline with modded hosts file.
Then download the Rooted H950PR-v15A image file from the link provided and continue with the guide.
btw: thanks for adding; you type: "LEAVE" in caps. No other guide seemed to mention that and when I did, it was the only time it actually rebooted my phone..:good:
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Thanks mate. Ran into this problem when flashing the ATT version before flashing the PR version like I was going to. This solved it, thought I'd wrecked the phone for a sec.
Much appreciated
Ok so I purchased a brand new Sprint G Flex 2 on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/221950977883 and to my surprise it was already rooted with firmware ZV6 so now I can't take OTA updates since it stops updating halfway through the update and the green Android guy lies on his back with the "error" message. I already did the full unroot method using SuperSU but still a no go. Before I send this phone back to the seller I want to make sure if there is any hope in fixing this issue and allowing the updates. I also downloaded the root checker app to see if root was gone and it states root is not configured correctly. Not sure what that means as I used SuperSu to fully unroot. Any help would be appreciated as I only have 14 days to return this device to seller but I do not want it rooted as it prevents updates through Sprint. Thanks.
Update with lg windows app
Wysłane z mojego LG-H955 przy użyciu Tapatalka
skretch said:
Update with lg windows app
Wysłane z mojego LG-H955 przy użyciu Tapatalka
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Thanks is there a forum here with instructions to use the LG Windows app. I just want to make sure I do not brick this device because then I can't return it in case things don't work out.
Download lg pc suite connect your flex 2 to usb instal drivers
Go to mobile devices-->mobile devices software upgrade
Wysłane z mojego LG-H955 przy użyciu Tapatalka
UCLA1 said:
Ok so I purchased a brand new Sprint G Flex 2 on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/221950977883 and to my surprise it was already rooted with firmware ZV6 so now I can't take OTA updates since it stops updating halfway through the update and the green Android guy lies on his back with the "error" message. I already did the full unroot method using SuperSU but still a no go. Before I send this phone back to the seller I want to make sure if there is any hope in fixing this issue and allowing the updates. I also downloaded the root checker app to see if root was gone and it states root is not configured correctly. Not sure what that means as I used SuperSu to fully unroot. Any help would be appreciated as I only have 14 days to return this device to seller but I do not want it rooted as it prevents updates through Sprint. Thanks.
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Download the version you have, DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY VERSION THAT ISNT THE ONE YOU ARE USING YOU WILL BRICK. ZV6 for ZV6.
Here are the stock image files uploaded by me.
Follow this guide its the root guide but its the fastest method to unroot using stock images (same procedure). Good luck! :good:
UCLA1 said:
Ok so I purchased a brand new Sprint G Flex 2 on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/221950977883 and to my surprise it was already rooted with firmware ZV6 so now I can't take OTA updates since it stops updating halfway through the update and the green Android guy lies on his back with the "error" message. I already did the full unroot method using SuperSU but still a no go. Before I send this phone back to the seller I want to make sure if there is any hope in fixing this issue and allowing the updates. I also downloaded the root checker app to see if root was gone and it states root is not configured correctly. Not sure what that means as I used SuperSu to fully unroot. Any help would be appreciated as I only have 14 days to return this device to seller but I do not want it rooted as it prevents updates through Sprint. Thanks.
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Those who want to unroot and go back to stock ZV6 (so they can get the OTA ZV9 update) should be able to use these "dd" flashing instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-fl...5-1-1-t3169212
along with the stock ZV6 firmware image from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-fl...k-img-t3217089
However, you will not only lose root. You will also lose the SIM carrier unlock. After reverting your phone to stock, your phone will be carrier locked to Sprint. That's because carrier unlocking is done by altering some "node db" system files.
After applying the OTA update to ZV9, you will have to redo both the carrier unlocking and the rooting of your phone. It's doable, but it's just something to keep in mind.
wtang said:
Those who want to unroot and go back to stock ZV6 (so they can get the OTA ZV9 update) should be able to use these "dd" flashing instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-fl...5-1-1-t3169212
along with the stock ZV6 firmware image from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-fl...k-img-t3217089
However, you will not only lose root. You will also lose the SIM carrier unlock. After reverting your phone to stock, your phone will be carrier locked to Sprint. That's because carrier unlocking is done by altering some "node db" system files.
After applying the OTA update to ZV9, you will have to redo both the carrier unlocking and the rooting of your phone. It's doable, but it's just something to keep in mind.
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Thanks for the info. I have one question though. I did the unroot method using SuperSU and was wondering if that will not be enough to get OTA updates once I get my Sprint SIM card installed. From my knowledge if the system files were messed with OTA updates won't work correct and in this case you stated that carrier unlocking involves altering node db system files. So even if I did the full unroot method using SuperSU the altered files would remain correct?
UCLA1 said:
Thanks for the info. I have one question though. I did the unroot method using SuperSU and was wondering if that will not be enough to get OTA updates once I get my Sprint SIM card installed. From my knowledge if the system files were messed with OTA updates won't work correct and in this case you stated that carrier unlocking involves altering node db system files. So even if I did the full unroot method using SuperSU the altered files would remain correct?
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I believe you are correct. Since the eBay seller altered some system files (that's probably why he rooted all these phones and installed SuperSU) to achieve the carrier unlocking, the OTA update for ZV9 is failing. Even if you unroot and delete all traces of SuperSU, I think the OTA will still fail. The update script probably does some sort of checksum verification of all the Android OS files before proceeding.
Also, I don't think you need a Sprint SIM in order to do the OTA update. I believe the OTA comes from LG's servers, not from Sprint. I've heard of people getting the OTA update even if they are using an AT&T or T-Mobile SIM. As long as your phone has data (cellular or Wifi) I think the OTA will download. But as you've found out, it won't install unless you go back to stock.
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Download the version you have, DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY VERSION THAT ISNT THE ONE YOU ARE USING YOU WILL BRICK. ZV6 for ZV6.
Here are the stock image files uploaded by me.
Follow this guide its the root guide but its the fastest method to unroot using stock images (same procedure). Good luck! :good:
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Thank you for the links I will give this a shot and hopefully I do not brick my device as the instructions are quite long lol. I will make sure I use the ZV6 as that is what I have on my device.
UCLA1 said:
Thank you for the links I will give this a shot and hopefully I do not brick my device as the instructions are quite long lol. I will make sure I use the ZV6 as that is what I have on my device.
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From the guide you just have to follow
1. Download and extract the stock img.
2. Transfer it to the root of your internal sdcard (images are usually named ZV6system.img) avoid moving the complete zip.
3. Put your phone in download mode (you can figure this out)
4. Use the dd command for your variant in your case LS996, just change the name of the ¨rootedsystem.img¨ to the one you downloaded.
Aaaaaaaaaaaand you´re done :good:
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From the guide you just have to follow
1. Download and extract the stock img.
2. Transfer it to the root of your internal sdcard (images are usually named ZV6system.img) avoid moving the complete zip.
3. Put your phone in download mode (you can figure this out)
4. Use the dd command for your variant in your case LS996, just change the name of the ¨rootedsystem.img¨ to the one you downloaded.
Aaaaaaaaaaaand you´re done :good:
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I did everything in the guide and phone even rebooted when I typed LEAVE after the "#" prompt but I still can't take OTA and Android guy falls on back with "error" message. I have another question when I click in the status section in the About phone settings and I scroll down to Brand it lists Chameleon. Is this normal?
Did you download the stock image from the forum I made?
Cause if you flashed your current system.img then you flashed the rooted one.
Make sure you are using the Send_command on the diag port of your phone if you arent doing this then you wont flash correctly and phone will stay rooted.
And yes, when the phone hasnt been unlocked internationally Chameleon is the ¨Sprint stock way¨
Alex_XV6700 said:
Did you download the stock image from the forum I made?
Cause if you flashed your current system.img then you flashed the rooted one.
Make sure you are using the Send_command on the diag port of your phone if you arent doing this then you wont flash correctly and phone will stay rooted.
And yes, when the phone hasnt been unlocked internationally Chameleon is the ¨Sprint stock way¨
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I did flash the ZV6 stock image from your forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/return-to-stock-ls996-stock-img-t3217089 and I used the send command to port 5 because that is where the Diag port is when I double click the ports.bat file. I actually tried this method twice and I still am not able to update without error. Maybe I do need a SIM card installed and will try it tomorrow when I get my SIM delivered from Sprint. Thanks a lot for the tips though.
UCLA1 said:
I did flash the ZV6 stock image from your forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/return-to-stock-ls996-stock-img-t3217089 and I used the send command to port 5 because that is where the Diag port is when I double click the ports.bat file. I actually tried this method twice and I still am not able to update without error. Maybe I do need a SIM card installed and will try it tomorrow when I get my SIM delivered from Sprint. Thanks a lot for the tips though.
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Thats kind of weird you know, I OTA updated my phone even after international SIM unlocked.
How long does the flash process take? If it takes less than a minute then its not doing things as it should.
Did you enable USB Debugging before flashing?
Have you tried to Factory Reset after flashing the stock ZV6 system.img?
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Thats kind of weird you know, I OTA updated my phone even after international SIM unlocked.
How long does the flash process take? If it takes less than a minute then its not doing things as it should.
Did you enable USB Debugging before flashing?
Have you tried to Factory Reset after flashing the stock ZV6 system.img?
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I do have USB Debugging enabled. The flash process takes around 1 minute and then the # shows up indicating it finished and then I type LEAVE and phone reboots. I even tried the factory reset after flashing it with the stock ZV6 image. This is very interesting but I will wait until tomorrow to make a decision on whether to keep the phone when I insert the SIM and see if that helps any. Thanks Alex for all your help.
I forgot to ask this but do I have to type the commands or is copying and pasting ok.
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I do have USB Debugging enabled. The flash process takes around 1 minute and then the # shows up indicating it finished and then I type LEAVE and phone reboots. I even tried the factory reset after flashing it with the stock ZV6 image. This is very interesting but I will wait until tomorrow to make a decision on whether to keep the phone when I insert the SIM and see if that helps any. Thanks Alex for all your help.
I forgot to ask this but do I have to type the commands or is copying and pasting ok.
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Well it depends on how did you copy/paste the command.
To flash the ZV6system.img it should be like this:
dd if=/data/media/0/ZV6system.img bs=8192 seek=58368 count=522240 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
Alex_XV6700 said:
Well it depends on how did you copy/paste the command.
To flash the ZV6system.img it should be like this:
dd if=/data/media/0/ZV6system.img bs=8192 seek=58368 count=522240 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
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Thanks for your patience with me. Do I have to run both the dump and flash commands as I have only been doing the flash command and maybe that is the problem?
is this how the commands should be typed?
Dump command:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=8192 skip=58368 count=522240 of=/data/media/0/system.img
Flash command:
dd if=/data/media/0/ZV6system.img bs=8192 seek=58368 count=522240 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
I'm in a similar boat w/ a slightly different issue. I bought the same phone from the same guy and have not been able to get it to activate on Sprint at all. Well, it "activates" but then it errors on updating the PRL. I have LTE data, but no call ability. It is very strange.
So far I have:
Unrooted via SuperuserSU app that was installed
Taken it to Sprint store and had them do everything they could (while being condescending about buying a phone not from them)
Played with every setting I can find
Factory reset many times at many stages
Flashed to the stock ZV6
Installed 2 OTA updates (now a third is coming through)
And every time, I get a your phone has been activated message, followed by trying to update the PRL and failing, leaving me in the same place I was to begin with. I'll try it again after this latest OTA update I'm getting, but I'm running out of things to try and I'm extremely frustrated lol. Anybody had the same problem? Any ideas? Anything? I don't know if maybe it's just a defective phone... sigh. Thanks in advance for any help!
SteveRepsold said:
I'm in a similar boat w/ a slightly different issue. I bought the same phone from the same guy and have not been able to get it to activate on Sprint at all. Well, it "activates" but then it errors on updating the PRL. I have LTE data, but no call ability. It is very strange.
So far I have:
Unrooted via SuperuserSU app that was installed
Taken it to Sprint store and had them do everything they could (while being condescending about buying a phone not from them)
Played with every setting I can find
Factory reset many times at many stages
Flashed to the stock ZV6
Installed 2 OTA updates (now a third is coming through)
And every time, I get a your phone has been activated message, followed by trying to update the PRL and failing, leaving me in the same place I was to begin with. I'll try it again after this latest OTA update I'm getting, but I'm running out of things to try and I'm extremely frustrated lol. Anybody had the same problem? Any ideas? Anything? I don't know if maybe it's just a defective phone... sigh. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Did you get a new SIM card from Sprint or did you use an old one because Sprint told me they need to send us one that has been programmed for the LG G Flex 2. On another note when flashed the stock ZV6 image did you send both the dump and flash commands and did you have problems getting the updates before you flashed to stock. Thanks.
UCLA1 said:
Did you get a new SIM card from Sprint or did you use an old one because Sprint told me they need to send us one that has been programmed for the LG G Flex 2. On another note when flashed the stock ZV6 image did you send both the dump and flash commands and did you have problems getting the updates before you flashed to stock. Thanks.
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I picked up a new one at the Sprint store. I would hope they knew which one to give me haha. I only used the flash command. And yes, I had the same issue as you did with getting the updates before I flashed. No problem with that now, 3 updates later I'm on ZV9. Now if I could just get the phone activated...
THIS WILL WORK ON METRO PCS STYLO FOR ANY ONE THE WILL LIKE TO HAVE T-MOBILE MM 6.0
OK REMEMBER I NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK
LET GET TO WORK ON GETTING UPGRADE
YOU NEED LG FLASH TOOS AND
T-MBL H63110j_00.kdz
PUT YOUR STYLO ON DOWNLOAD MODE
Press and Hold volume UP Button, while plugs in USB Cable from PC to your Phone
FLASH THE T-MBL OJ ROM
AFTER YOUR PHONE HAVE FULL BOOT UP YOU NEED TO GO TO SETTINGS
GO TO DATE AND TIME UNCHECK -AUTO-DATE-TIME AND THE AUTO TIME ZONE
NEXT TO GO SET TIME AND CHANGE THE TIME TO 11:30 PM .. REBOOT THE PHONE
GO BACK TO SETTING ABOUT PHONE UPDATE CENTER SYSTEM UPDATE
YOU WILL SEE A NEW UPDATE (SO DO THE UPDATE THE FIRST UPDATE IS NOT THE MM ROM ) AFTER THE NEW UPDATE ..FINISH WAIT FEW MINUTES GO BACK AND TO DATE-AND TIME AND CHANGE TO 11:30PM NOW YOU WILL UPGRADE TO MM ROM.....:good::good::good::good::good::good:
TOOL TO FLASH -T-BML ROM TO METRO-PCS
TOOL LINK
http://lgflashtool.com/
T-MBL STOCK ROM
http://www.mylgphones.com/t-mobile-l...e-h63110l.html
DON'T TRY ROOT WITH KING ROOT FOR NOW
Big thank you to T-Macgnolia for the root Guys
LG G STYLO How to root the T-Mobile 6.0 update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-stylo/how-to/guide-lg-g-stylo-how-to-root-t-mobile-6-t3333916
i recommend you to do fastboot oem unlock ..that way you can flash the twrp recovery with no problem
this is how i did my Metro -Stylo to get root and twrp recovery working
be aware the you will see this
sending 'recovery' (11300 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.359s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.359s
now recovery did not FAILED ... all you need to do is use this command ( fastboot boot recovery.img)to get to recovery
i use TWRP 2.8.7.0 v10j .... make sure the you flash SuperSU-v2.65 be for you boot up the rom
MetroPCS/Tmobile LG Stylo] Force Marshmallow update
BIg thank you to TheDerekHarper for the video :good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDYL1deta44
where can i get T-MBL H36110J_00.KDZ? i flashed tmobile 5.11 on my metropcs cell to see if i could get the MM update but no update, lol
Louie
PS- After i first installed tmobile 5.11 it had a 148 Meg update which i took, after that no other updates...
lmarisy said:
where can i get T-MBL H36110J_00.KDZ? i flashed tmobile 5.11 on my metropcs cell to see if i could get the MM update but no update, lol
Louie
PS- After i first installed tmobile 5.11 it had a 148 Meg update which i took, after that no other updates...
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Its h631 not h361
http://www.mylgphones.com/t-mobile-lg-g-stylo-h631-stock-firmware-h63110l.html
paco_1 said:
THIS WILL WORK ON METRO PCS STYLO FOR ANY ONE THE WILL LIKE TO HAVE T-MOBILE MM 6.0
OK REMEMBER I NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK
LET GET TO WORK ON GETTING UPGRADE
YOU NEED LG FLASH TOOS AND
T-MBL H36110J_00.KDZ
PUT YOUR STYLO ON DOWNLOAD MODE
Press and Hold volume UP Button, while plugs in USB Cable from PC to your Phone
FLASH THE T-MBL OJ ROM
AFTER YOUR PHONE HAVE FULL BOOT UP YOU NEED TO GO TO SETTINGS
GO TO DATE AND TIME UNCHECK -AUTO-DATE-TIME AND THE AUTO TIME ZONE
NEXT TO GO SET TIME AND CHANGE THE TIME TO 11:30 PM .. REBOOT THE PHONE
GO BACK TO SETTING ABOUT PHONE UPDATE CENTER SYSTEM UPDATE
YOU WILL SEE A NEW UPDATE (SO DO THE UPDATE THE FIRST UPDATE IS NOT THE MM ROM ) AFTER THE NEW UPDATE ..FINISH WAIT FEW MINUTES GO BACK AND TO DATE-AND TIME AND CHANGE TO 11:30PM NOW YOU WILL UPGRADE TO MM ROM.....:good::good::good::good::good::good:
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i think you should put all the tools in the post so like that people wont be jumping into hoops
thanks
paco_1 said:
THIS WILL WORK ON METRO PCS STYLO FOR ANY ONE THE WILL LIKE TO HAVE T-MOBILE MM 6.0
OK REMEMBER I NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK
LET GET TO WORK ON GETTING UPGRADE
YOU NEED LG FLASH TOOS AND
T-MBL H36110J_00.KDZ
PUT YOUR STYLO ON DOWNLOAD MODE
Press and Hold volume UP Button, while plugs in USB Cable from PC to your Phone
FLASH THE T-MBL OJ ROM
AFTER YOUR PHONE HAVE FULL BOOT UP YOU NEED TO GO TO SETTINGS
GO TO DATE AND TIME UNCHECK -AUTO-DATE-TIME AND THE AUTO TIME ZONE
NEXT TO GO SET TIME AND CHANGE THE TIME TO 11:30 PM .. REBOOT THE PHONE
GO BACK TO SETTING ABOUT PHONE UPDATE CENTER SYSTEM UPDATE
YOU WILL SEE A NEW UPDATE (SO DO THE UPDATE THE FIRST UPDATE IS NOT THE MM ROM ) AFTER THE NEW UPDATE ..FINISH WAIT FEW MINUTES GO BACK AND TO DATE-AND TIME AND CHANGE TO 11:30PM NOW YOU WILL UPGRADE TO MM ROM.....:good::good::good::good::good::good:
TOOL TO FLASH -T-BML ROM TO METRO-PCS
TOOL LINK
http://lgflashtool.com/
T-MBL STOCK ROM
http://www.mylgphones.com/t-mobile-l...e-h63110l.html
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Worked perfect for me. The 1st time i tried i made the mistake of changing the time pass 11:30pm to a different time and didnt get update so i reflash kdz h63110l then set time to 11:30pm and before i could check for the update it was there.. It has awesome new features like video call.. Thanks for helping me get updated..
Worked?. Although, i never had any luck getting the updates by changing the setting in time and date, but apparently others have.
It amuses me to see just how damn reluctant my metroPCS (Tmobile rom'd) Stylo is on recieving the update to marshmallow.
It doesn't want to work, damn thing.
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It amuses me to see just how damn reluctant my metroPCS (Tmobile rom'd) Stylo is on recieving the update to marshmallow.
It doesn't want to work, damn thing.
paco_1 said:
THIS WILL WORK ON METRO PCS STYLO FOR ANY ONE THE WILL LIKE TO HAVE T-MOBILE MM 6.0
OK REMEMBER I NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK
LET GET TO WORK ON GETTING UPGRADE
YOU NEED LG FLASH TOOS AND
T-MBL H36110J_00.KDZ
PUT YOUR STYLO ON DOWNLOAD MODE
Press and Hold volume UP Button, while plugs in USB Cable from PC to your Phone
FLASH THE T-MBL OJ ROM
AFTER YOUR PHONE HAVE FULL BOOT UP YOU NEED TO GO TO SETTINGS
GO TO DATE AND TIME UNCHECK -AUTO-DATE-TIME AND THE AUTO TIME ZONE
NEXT TO GO SET TIME AND CHANGE THE TIME TO 11:30 PM .. REBOOT THE PHONE
GO BACK TO SETTING ABOUT PHONE UPDATE CENTER SYSTEM UPDATE
YOU WILL SEE A NEW UPDATE (SO DO THE UPDATE THE FIRST UPDATE IS NOT THE MM ROM ) AFTER THE NEW UPDATE ..FINISH WAIT FEW MINUTES GO BACK AND TO DATE-AND TIME AND CHANGE TO 11:30PM NOW YOU WILL UPGRADE TO MM ROM.....:good::good::good::good::good::good:
TOOL TO FLASH -T-BML ROM TO METRO-PCS
TOOL LINK
http://lgflashtool.com/
T-MBL STOCK ROM
http://www.mylgphones.com/t-mobile-l...e-h63110l.html
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The flashtool link send me to an odin download??? Not lg flash tool
Wealp. i've wiped the phone and went to stock, lets see what happens next. so far no prompt for updates but at least its running 10i instead of 110j
paco_1 said:
THIS WILL WORK ON METRO PCS STYLO FOR ANY ONE THE WILL LIKE TO HAVE T-MOBILE MM 6.0
OK REMEMBER I NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK
LET GET TO WORK ON GETTING UPGRADE
YOU NEED LG FLASH TOOS AND
T-MBL H36110J_00.KDZ
PUT YOUR STYLO ON DOWNLOAD MODE
Press and Hold volume UP Button, while plugs in USB Cable from PC to your Phone
FLASH THE T-MBL OJ ROM
AFTER YOUR PHONE HAVE FULL BOOT UP YOU NEED TO GO TO SETTINGS
GO TO DATE AND TIME UNCHECK -AUTO-DATE-TIME AND THE AUTO TIME ZONE
NEXT TO GO SET TIME AND CHANGE THE TIME TO 11:30 PM .. REBOOT THE PHONE
GO BACK TO SETTING ABOUT PHONE UPDATE CENTER SYSTEM UPDATE
YOU WILL SEE A NEW UPDATE (SO DO THE UPDATE THE FIRST UPDATE IS NOT THE MM ROM ) AFTER THE NEW UPDATE ..FINISH WAIT FEW MINUTES GO BACK AND TO DATE-AND TIME AND CHANGE TO 11:30PM NOW YOU WILL UPGRADE TO MM ROM.....:good::good::good::good::good::good:
TOOL TO FLASH -T-BML ROM TO METRO-PCS
TOOL LINK
http://lgflashtool.com/
T-MBL STOCK ROM
http://www.mylgphones.com/t-mobile-l...e-h63110l.html
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Work on metro STYLO and I root with kingroot
Ps.Bootloader is locked I downgrade to 5.1
Rican39 said:
Work on metro STYLO and I root with kingroot
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Link plz to Kingroot.
TheDerekHarper said:
Link plz to Kingroot.
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Sorry guy is not happening the bootloader is locked on 6.0 I downgrade to 5.1.1
Rican39 said:
Sorry guy is not happening the bootloader is locked on 6.0 I downgrade to 5.1.1
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Actually, i was able to make Kingroot work (surprisingly) i followed the above steps (i.e. unlocked the bootloader via adb) and then ran the apk.
It was able to install the root, i was also able to remove the bloatware and root apps.
i have upgrade my metro-Stylo 4 time to TMBL 6.0 sometime it take 24 HR to get the upgrade just have patience you will get the 6.0
TheDerekHarper said:
Actually, i was able to make Kingroot work (surprisingly) i followed the above steps (i.e. unlocked the bootloader via adb) and then ran the apk.
It was able to install the root, i was also able to remove the bloatware and root apps.
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Yea I did that already but everytime I reeboot my phone get stuck in boot loop error 1003
Oops I think I know what happens ??
Rican39 said:
Yea I did that already but everytime I reeboot my phone ibget stuck in boot loop error 1003
Oops I think I know what happens
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What happened? But yeah, it's working for sure.
TheDerekHarper said:
What happened? But yeah, it's working for sure.
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That what happens every time I reboot the phone
Rican39 said:
That what happens every time I reboot the phone
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Turns out you're right, i disabled oem unlock and rebooted the phone only to be presented with an error.
live and learn, simply keep the oem unlock active at all times or don't root your device from now on.
TheDerekHarper said:
Turns out you're right, i disabled oem unlock and rebooted the phone only to be presented with an error.
live and learn, simply keep the oem unlock active at all times or don't root your device from now on.
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Yea bootloader is locked
Rican39 said:
Yea bootloader is locked
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I unlocked my bootloader via adb, the problem isn't that.
It's just that secure boot also needs to be disabled or else it fails.
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My issue is quite complicated. Please be patient and read on.
Less than a week ago, I bought an LG G3 D855. It wasn't brand new and definitely out of warranty.
It was on the 4.4.2 Os version but I couldn't update it because I couldn't locate the UPDATE CENTER and after some research online, I found out it was because it was rooted. I couldn't find a Supersu application anywhere on the phone anyways but Root checker confirmed that it was rooted.
I downloaded the stock kitkat firmware in a .tot format and I tried flashing using LG Flash Tool for TOT but it failed because "Device version is different"
I checked the Imei online and it stated that the device is a Sprint LS990 but the details embedded in the phone all say it is D855
I checked online and found a couple of posts about this error and one user said he was able to fix it by flashing the actual Sprint .tot with the lg flash tool. I tried that but it didn't work. It still said "Device version is different. Check BIN or dll"
I checked online and found results pointing to a generic .dll file for G3s and I downloaded it but when I used it on the Flash tool, it resulted to an error "CrossDL blah blah"
So I found a Marshmallow kdz file. LGUP won't see my device model so I was able to flash it after editting the software in my build.prop to D85510n.
***I have always changed the port to COM41 in all the steps I used
The LG UP detected my model and it flashed to 100% but got stuck on a bootloop by loading the lg screen, freezing and restarting by it self. It never gets to the homescreen.
I downloaded lollipop kdz reflashed using LGUP in a form of downgrade and it got to 100% and got stuck at the lg screen while trying to reboot.
I redownloaded the stock kitkat rom and used the Lg flash tool but it failed. It said 'PID null IMEI Null"
I used LGUP to reflashed. It came to my understanding that the LGUP can flash both kdz and tot. So it flashed to 100% but got stuck at the lg screen and I have tried all I can but it is stuck. It can go into download tho. I don't know what to do about the IMEI. I don't know if the last flash retrieved it. I don't kniw what to do.
It no longer shows as LGE AndroidNet USB Serial
Please can anyone help me?
I just need my phone to work again. I was stubborn and now I regret it. I should have just stuck to kitkat. I'm so desperate to get my phone working that I wouldn't mind Android Froyo Os if it was ever possible.
PLEASE HELP!!!
I also had some what same problem with my old lg device ... Here's what you can do:-
Download any custom rom of your lg g3 Like Cyanogenmod and flash it via recovery.
Recovery can be stock or custom it doesn't matter.
Remember to wipe dalvik cache and wipe data before flashing the ROM. I did it and my device was working fine.
Remember that first boot
always takes 2-3 mins so be patient.
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I am trying to root and unlock bootloader of my S5 (G900V + EMMC 15). I have followed this post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71202995&postcount=3
but i cant get past the first step. I am on stock MM firmware. After flashing first file via odin the phone reboots but shows no display but black screen. I thought maybe its because of my MM firmware version so i tried to downgrade and flashed 5.1 firmware but...get this... the thing got stuck at verizon logo.
Now i am just frustrated if i am ever going to be able to root this thing and unlock BL
Any help for me or someone else has faced same situation before...
voldemort007 said:
I am trying to root and unlock bootloader of my S5 (G900V + EMMC 15). I have followed this post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71202995&postcount=3
but i cant get past the first step. I am on stock MM firmware. After flashing first file via odin the phone reboots but shows no display but black screen. I thought maybe its because of my MM firmware version so i tried to downgrade and flashed 5.1 firmware but...get this... the thing got stuck at verizon logo.
Now i am just frustrated if i am ever going to be able to root this thing and unlock BL
Any help for me or someone else has faced same situation before...
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Try this way. https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rom-t3855148
It has been updated.
HolyHog said:
Try this way. https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rom-t3855148
It has been updated.
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I can concur that this works!!!