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[REF/TIPS/TRICKS] New Phone? Check here first

Congratulations on your new Purchase. The Tmobile LG G2x is a beast. Like all new devices, you may experience new service options and features you may not be familiar with and may cause some trouble down the line if not set up properly. We also want to make sure you are away of all of the known issues and some faulty units so you are aware and can check while still within a reasonable exchange window.
1. Get Connected! By default you won't be able to access the SD card via USB because it is defaulted to mount the Internal Storage, which requires the LG Driver.
To get around this, or if you only want/need access to the SDCard go to [Settings>SDCard and Phone Storage] and check "Mass Storage Only". This option doesn't require special drivers and will operate like most other phones.
The folder hierarchy is as follows:
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Internal Storage: /sdcard
External Storage: /sdcard/_ExternalSD
1A. How to Delete your LG Drivers to use MASS STORAGE and to advert the Blue Screen of Death:
Obviously on Windows: Go to Start>Control Panel>Programs and Features find "LG Android Drivers" in the list and uninstall.
2. The first big problem on a few handsets is a backlight bleeding. You can test this by viewing a black screen in a dark room. You should have a solid color throughout. If you have really bad bright corners, you may be a victim of the bleed. While not quite a set back, it may be noticeable while watching movies or playing games in the future. If this is something that bothers you, I advise to swap it out for another unit.
3. There seems to be lots of "weird" issues ranging from grayed out options or behaviors such as lockscreen sounds not working. Most are assumed from faulty Titanium Backup restores or by simply skipping the initial setup. It is recommended that if you have done any of these things, to do hard format and set it up manually, recreating backups and program restores.
4. Like other later handsets by Tmobile, you may see WiFi Calling in the App Drawer. It works fantastic and is great for desperate times when you don't have available cell service. What you need to know is that it is ENABLED by default. The problem is WiFi Calling is designed to disable your actual Cell radio to save battery. What this means is that if you enable your Wireless and bounce around stores or in/out of WiFi service, you may be missing calls and messages while you are offline.
I recommend turning WiFi Calling OFF and enabling it only when needed.
5. WiFi is set to go into sleep mode after X amount of inactive minutes to conserve battery also. While a great feature, if used in conjunction with WiFi Calling, you may find your WiFi goes to sleep and you can start missing calls and messages also. To change this to go [Settings>Wireless & networks>WiFi Settings] + Hit Menu>Advanced]:
Change WiFi Sleep Policy to: Never
6. LG, like most other manufactures, develop their own drivers which may or may not be compatible with everything. With the LG G2x we are finding that some Bluetooth profiles may not play nice with your gadgets. Please check these as soon as possible. Some items may be Car Stereos, Specific programs using certain bluetooth profiles, and handheld gadgets such as gamepads or wireless speakers. Most will work but a few reports suggest the drivers may be off. Again, for your satisfaction, please check as soon as possible.
7. Root:
-Enable "USB debugging" [Settings>Applications>Development] and connect your phone to your computer via USB.
-Install ADB Drivers LG Driver.
-Run SuperOneClick: SuperOneClick
-Choose the option "Root".
8. Get rid of Bloatware using Root and Root Explorer (from market):
Here are a list of apps you can delete from the (/system/app/) folder:
Code:
AppPack
TeleNav
NOVA Demo
NFSShift
LMIRescue (LogMeIn.Rescue)
LMIRescueSecurity
EAPK = EA Mobile
MyAccount.apk = "My Account" and "My Device"
ZinioReader
ZinioSettingsProvider
9. There was also a report of using a HTC EVO Micro HDMI cable that shorted out the phone. This was a big deal over in the EVO thread. The problem is the way the cable was made and can short out with the external metal casing. If you purchased one of these I would proceed with caution.
10. If you want to make a solid backup of your current configuration or FLASH ROMS then you'll need ClockworkMod Recovery. There are two current methods to doing this. Both work but this is the best option because you can boot into Recovery via Volume Down + Power in case something gets screwed up and you get thrown into a Bootloop. The other method is by simply downloading Rom Manager via the Market and installing it that way. Although the second method does not allow booting directly into the Recovery console. So just do yourself a favor and download the latest ClockWorkMod NvFlash App for Windows
Feel free to add to this or perhaps add this information to the Wiki. Please give me a THANKS if this information was useful.

thanks, getting phone wendesday and will do all this. shouldn't the charging battery and discharge thing and factory reset be on there also from what i read.

Very helpful! Thanks a lot
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tap home and power for screenshot

This requires a big Thanks. Good job.

Can you unroot with that method of rooting? I'm afraid to root because I'm not tech and android savvy and have no idea what I am doing. Plus, I have all macintosh computers, will downloading that stuff be a problem?

This is excellent. I figured most of this stuff out on my own, but for anyone still trying to figure out his or her device, you've pretty much taken care of everything. Needs to be stickyed.

Mikeglongo said:
Can you unroot with that method of rooting? I'm afraid to root because I'm not tech and android savvy and have no idea what I am doing. Plus, I have all macintosh computers, will downloading that stuff be a problem?
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For Macs, read this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048309

Thanks a lot gubidi, I will look at it when I get a chance. I'm a newbie at this stuff so I hope I don't damage my phone.

No problem, this is my first Android phone too. Developers have really simplified these commands to help out us noobs

How do you reboot? Power + ?????

Mikeglongo said:
Can you unroot with that method of rooting? I'm afraid to root because I'm not tech and android savvy and have no idea what I am doing. Plus, I have all macintosh computers, will downloading that stuff be a problem?
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Well Root just gives you admin access, which means you can do anything. Some programs require root to really get down to business, such as some of the better backup programs so they can backup a lot of the stock apps and personal settings.
Once you root there is no reason to unroot. It doesn't change anything, except permissions.
And not to worry, any application that requires root will pop up asking for access which you can accept or deny.
The main reason for Root is to use Rom Manager, which installs a custom recovery so you can flash custom roms and other files that can alter the look or functionality of certain parts of the OS. If you have no intent on altering the existing OS, you don't need root access.
Without Root, you will still be able to upgrade to new official upgrades and fixes.
ilanad said:
How do you reboot? Power + ?????
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Good question. On my Nexus One you hold the Track Ball, Vol Down, and Power. Lacking a trackball I guess there is not a way. Would be nice since there isn't a "Reboot" in the power menu on stock android.

player911 said:
Well Root just gives you admin access, which means you can do anything. Some programs require root to really get down to business, such as some of the better backup programs so they can backup a lot of the stock apps and personal settings.
Once you root there is no reason to unroot. It doesn't change anything, except permissions.
And not to worry, any application that requires root will pop up asking for access which you can accept or deny.
The main reason for Root is to use Rom Manager, which installs a custom recovery so you can flash custom roms and other files that can alter the look or functionality of certain parts of the OS. If you have no intent on altering the existing OS, you don't need root access.
Without Root, you will still be able to upgrade to new official upgrades and fixes.
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Okay, well I plan on changing the look of the phone most likely, not I think mostly what I want to use it for is to delete bloatware like the t-mobile apps that may be using up a lot of my battery. Then is it worth rooting?
And also once you root it, is it complicated to alter the look and functionality?

My G2X and my Nissan Altima 08 doesn't go well over Bluetooth. No sound. I thought that was fixed in Froyo

good one !

AppPack- is it applicationsProvider.apk?

avetny said:
change the car
(joke)
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Hmm..I will call TMO and ask for a replacement car

notebookgrail said:
Hmm..I will call TMO and ask for a replacement car
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HHAHAHAHAH nice one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

player911 said:
Well Root just gives you admin access, which means you can do anything. Some programs require root to really get down to business, such as some of the better backup programs so they can backup a lot of the stock apps and personal settings.
Once you root there is no reason to unroot. It doesn't change anything, except permissions.
And not to worry, any application that requires root will pop up asking for access which you can accept or deny.
The main reason for Root is to use Rom Manager, which installs a custom recovery so you can flash custom roms and other files that can alter the look or functionality of certain parts of the OS. If you have no intent on altering the existing OS, you don't need root access.
Without Root, you will still be able to upgrade to new official upgrades and fixes.
Good question. On my Nexus One you hold the Track Ball, Vol Down, and Power. Lacking a trackball I guess there is not a way. Would be nice since there isn't a "Reboot" in the power menu on stock android.
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there's a reboot widget in the market. works great.

Can we delete/freeze SmartShare? I guess it only works with LG TVs.

FRP Bypass (Should work on other devices too!)

Hello to all my fellow XDA members! I have literally spent the last eight days attempting to get past the FRP (Factory Reset Protection) lock on my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V). As many of you may know, it is nearly impossible, as the Verizon phones have a locked bootloader and thus we cannot install TWRP. Using Odin to reflash OEM firmware does not do the trick either, as FRP persists past all of this.
Well, I have finally come across a solution. The first problem I encountered was that I was on Nougat 7.0 firmware. You want to downgrade to Marshmallow 6.0.1 firmware, which can be found by googling "N920VVRS3BPI1_N920VVZW3BPI1_N920VVRS3BPI1_HOME.zip". That is a ROM specific to the SM-N920V. If you are on any other carrier, this will NOT work for you, so you will need to find the Marshmallow ROM for your respective device.
***Please Note: This should work on any device that can be downgraded to Marshmallow 6.0.1 or earlier, but it is NOT guaranteed. I have NOT tested it on any other devices than my Note 5. Please do feel free to try and report back.
Using Marshmallow allows us to take advantage of a bluetooth bypass where we can access apps, namely Chrome and Settings. An important note about the bluetooth headset is that it can be any headset but it must have a button that invokes voice command, i.e Siri or Google Assistant. This will not work otherwise!
Firstly, I must give credit where credit is due, so credit to @MrMike2182 with his "How to downgrade from Nougat 7 to Marshmellow 6.0.1" post, which is how I got the idea in the first place. In his post, you can find a link to download the ROM. Other credit goes to GLOBAL Skills on YouTube with their "Samsung note 5 frp Google bypass as always %100 works" video. I hate the way they worded their title and it seems like one of those fake videos but trust me, it works.
What you need: (I would suggest downloading these from APKMirror for no frills or troubles. Don't download them now, wait until you get to Chrome on the device.)
Odin3 v3.12.3
Marshmallow ROM for your device
USB Cable
Bluetooth Headset
Google Account Manager 6.0.1 APK
Quick Shortcut Manager 2.4.0 APK
Steps:
Reboot into Download Mode. For the Note 5, this is acheived by pressing and holding the power button, volume down button, and home button. A screen will pop up asking if you want to continue. Press the volume up key.
Connect your device to the computer through the USB cable
In Odin, click AP and choose your Marshmallow ROM. Flash the ROM and let the phone reboot
Put your bluetooth headset in pairing mode
Tap "Emergency Call" and type 112
Once the call screen pops up, tap bluetooth, wait for the device to appear and when done pairing, end the call
Setup a wifi connection
Press the voice command key on your bluetooth headset and choose Google
Say anything, it doesn't matter, we just need to get to the search screen
Once at the search screen, type in Chrome, then choose the Chrome app
Using Chrome, download the Google Account Manager apk (wait until it finishes downloading to tap open and install it right away)
The system is going to tell you that the install is blocked as we need to enable the installation of apps from unknown sources. Tap on settings and tap the slider next to "Unknown sources". Make sure you uncheck the "Allow this installation only" box so we don't have to repeat the process.
Once the install is finished, click done. Now download the Quick Shortcut Manager and install that. When that install is done, open the app.
In the "Input keyword to filter" field, type in Google Account Manager. Tap on it to expand the tasks. Tap on the first one that says "Type Email and Password" (NOT the .EduLoginActivity one).
Tap Try, which will take you to a screen prompting you for your password. In the upper right hand corner, tap the three dots for the "Browser Sign-In" option, and acknowledge the terms.
Now login using whatever Google account you want associated with the phone. It might take a while, don't worry.
Restart the phone. When it restarts, keep tapping next to get through the setup process. When you reach "Just a sec...", this might also take a while. Do not worry :silly:
Done! You can finish out the setup process however you like. Enjoy your phone!

wow, awesome, thanks!!! worked like a charm on my sm-n920v

Skimmed this over and seen the "dial 112" part in step 5.
This will indeed phone the police.

nadcicle said:
Skimmed this over and seen the "dial 112" part in step 5.
This will indeed phone the police.
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What Country are you in? In the US & Canada, police emergency dial is 911
Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

donc113 said:
What Country are you in? In the US & Canada, police emergency dial is 911
Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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I am in the US. Tennessee to be exact.

On N920V Nougat 7.0 Download Mode blocked by FRP . And impossible to flash nothing for downgrade

I was able to flash to image
and now I can join a bluetooth headset to the device, but the voice key thing is not working for me.

nadcicle said:
I am in the US. Tennessee to be exact.
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yep... I'm in Tn too.. it called the piggies. smh

Yeah, 112 dials the local emergency for me too, in FL.
For anyone else who's trying to do this and can't get it to work, these instructions worked for me!
https://addrom.com/how-to-bypass-frp-samsung-note-5-android-7-security-2018/
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Yeah, 112 dials the local emergency for me too, in FL.
For anyone else who's trying to do this and can't get it to work, these instructions worked for me!
https://addrom.com/how-to-bypass-frp-samsung-note-5-android-7-security-2018/

Quick shortcut manager??
Cannot find Quick shortcut manager, only Quick shortcut Maker. Is this the same?
ivtechboyinpa said:
Hello to all my fellow XDA members! I have literally spent the last eight days attempting to get past the FRP (Factory Reset Protection) lock on my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V). As many of you may know, it is nearly impossible, as the Verizon phones have a locked bootloader and thus we cannot install TWRP. Using Odin to reflash OEM firmware does not do the trick either, as FRP persists past all of this.
Well, I have finally come across a solution. The first problem I encountered was that I was on Nougat 7.0 firmware. You want to downgrade to Marshmallow 6.0.1 firmware, which can be found by googling "N920VVRS3BPI1_N920VVZW3BPI1_N920VVRS3BPI1_HOME.zip". That is a ROM specific to the SM-N920V. If you are on any other carrier, this will NOT work for you, so you will need to find the Marshmallow ROM for your respective device.
***Please Note: This should work on any device that can be downgraded to Marshmallow 6.0.1 or earlier, but it is NOT guaranteed. I have NOT tested it on any other devices than my Note 5. Please do feel free to try and report back.
Using Marshmallow allows us to take advantage of a bluetooth bypass where we can access apps, namely Chrome and Settings. An important note about the bluetooth headset is that it can be any headset but it must have a button that invokes voice command, i.e Siri or Google Assistant. This will not work otherwise!
Firstly, I must give credit where credit is due, so credit to @MrMike2182 with his "How to downgrade from Nougat 7 to Marshmellow 6.0.1" post, which is how I got the idea in the first place. In his post, you can find a link to download the ROM. Other credit goes to GLOBAL Skills on YouTube with their "Samsung note 5 frp Google bypass as always %100 works" video. I hate the way they worded their title and it seems like one of those fake videos but trust me, it works.
What you need: (I would suggest downloading these from APKMirror for no frills or troubles. Don't download them now, wait until you get to Chrome on the device.)
Odin3 v3.12.3
Marshmallow ROM for your device
USB Cable
Bluetooth Headset
Google Account Manager 6.0.1 APK
Quick Shortcut Manager 2.4.0 APK
Steps:
Reboot into Download Mode. For the Note 5, this is acheived by pressing and holding the power button, volume down button, and home button. A screen will pop up asking if you want to continue. Press the volume up key.
Connect your device to the computer through the USB cable
In Odin, click AP and choose your Marshmallow ROM. Flash the ROM and let the phone reboot
Put your bluetooth headset in pairing mode
Tap "Emergency Call" and type 112
Once the call screen pops up, tap bluetooth, wait for the device to appear and when done pairing, end the call
Setup a wifi connection
Press the voice command key on your bluetooth headset and choose Google
Say anything, it doesn't matter, we just need to get to the search screen
Once at the search screen, type in Chrome, then choose the Chrome app
Using Chrome, download the Google Account Manager apk (wait until it finishes downloading to tap open and install it right away)
The system is going to tell you that the install is blocked as we need to enable the installation of apps from unknown sources. Tap on settings and tap the slider next to "Unknown sources". Make sure you uncheck the "Allow this installation only" box so we don't have to repeat the process.
Once the install is finished, click done. Now download the Quick Shortcut Manager and install that. When that install is done, open the app.
In the "Input keyword to filter" field, type in Google Account Manager. Tap on it to expand the tasks. Tap on the first one that says "Type Email and Password" (NOT the .EduLoginActivity one).
Tap Try, which will take you to a screen prompting you for your password. In the upper right hand corner, tap the three dots for the "Browser Sign-In" option, and acknowledge the terms.
Now login using whatever Google account you want associated with the phone. It might take a while, don't worry.
Restart the phone. When it restarts, keep tapping next to get through the setup process. When you reach "Just a sec...", this might also take a while. Do not worry :silly:
Done! You can finish out the setup process however you like. Enjoy your phone!
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Homer265 said:
Cannot find Quick shortcut manager, only Quick shortcut Maker. Is this the same?
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worked for me!

Anybody want to test out my kernel image. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Hl90m3sKz3rQVv7CCziHkA3hiV2m7qyn I think I found out what is causing no root/ no boot on the verizon note 5. Just download my zip, unpack set aside. Now split your booted boot.img and copy name of zImage in your split image folder. Rename downloaded Image to the name of your zimage and put in your booted split image folder replacing your exisiting zimage. Repack and install into your device. See if it boots and give root privilege.
I cant test because I dont have sm-n920v no more, but applied verizon code to my sm-N920p kernel and I got the no boot, or stuck on galaxy note screen that happens when you try to do with verizon note 5. I removed code and kernel booted.

Help Magisk

Hello ok so I had brought an Motorola X Pure from someone on eBay who says the phone was rooted with Magisk v16.0 now I’m very new at this kind of stuff I guess you can say I need a book on rooting for dummies lol anyway when I opened the Magisk app there’s no modules what so ever and there are only 2 buttons on the Magisk manager screen installed which I can’t press and then there’s an uninstall button which I thought was kind of odd i can’t access the google play store at all the phone didn’t com with a SIM card of course I thought about putting mines in but wasn’t quite sure it would work or not I don’t know that will fix the Magisk not working properly can somebody help me plz

[Warning] Pixel Netcut (WIFI kicker) = boot loop on OP7!

After slowly reinstalling software on my new phone which had run into a boot loop (rooted OP7 with Magisk) — this time doing TWRP backups every few installs — I finally isolated the program that caused the boot loop!
It's Pixel Netcut WIFI Analyzer from the Play Store.
The software installs. On first run, it asks for root permissions, I say yes on the Magisk dialog, the software seems to run well.
Then on reboot… boot loop!
Thought I'd share that as a warning to others.
Two questions:
- does anyone know of a WIFI kicker that works well on rooted OP7 with Magisk?
- is there a list of "toxic software" for the OP7, or can you think of some Apps which are known to cause problems?

who ah way said:
After slowly reinstalling software on my new phone which had run into a boot loop (rooted OP7 with Magisk) — this time doing TWRP backups every few installs — I finally isolated the program that caused the boot loop!
It's Pixel Netcut WIFI Analyzer from the Play Store.
The software installs. On first run, it asks for root permissions, I say yes on the Magisk dialog, the software seems to run well.
Then on reboot… boot loop!
Thought I'd share that as a warning to others.
Two questions:
- does anyone know of a WIFI kicker that works well on rooted OP7 with Magisk?
- is there a list of "toxic software" for the OP7, or can you think of some Apps which are known to cause problems?
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Just look at the ratings on Google play, it's just not worth to use this app.
Theres not such a list. But if apps are incompatible these days, they are really poor developed like this one

You're right about looking at ratings…
But have you noticed that sometimes, apps get really poor ratings just because users didn't understand that the App required root?
Anyhow, to manage WIFI users, installed two apps that seem to work so far:
- Arcai netcut (a WIFI kicker, apk from the dev website, but Pro features require subscription)
- Block WIFI by Puna Devops (more of a quick way to access your router, with default password database for routers)

Did you have to unroot for work reasons?

Hi all,
As per title, did you have to unroot for work reasons or did you find a way around the issue?
It's basically starting to become more of a hassle than a luxury to keep root on my 7 pro currently given the ever more ability for some apps to detect root. If I had a choice I would stay rooted. I've done the whole hide, rename, etc, that typically hides detection, but to no avail. Safetynet is passing.
Basically i'm just wondering is it possible to create a work profile on the phone and completely hide root from it? I've tried, but root is still being detected, but it could be some step i'm missing. T.I.A.

Yeah, my company wouldn't let me even set up Slack with my bootloader unlocked. I've been wanting to try some of these Android 11 ROMs coming out, but I need Slack and other services to be alerted when I'm away from my laptop. It's a bummer.