I acquired a lg v50 (LG V500n) recently and it came with this version (u + 5g), at boot time this name appears, I was wondering if I can switch to the OPEN version, belonging to the lg v500n from korea.
From what I get reading threads on XDA, crossflashing even within the same region is blocked by LGUP. Of course I would be very happy if someone would correct me as I also own a Korean model with SKT and would like to get rid of the annoying boot screen as well as the bloat.
Denilsonsl said:
I acquired a lg v50 (LG V500n) recently and it came with this version (u + 5g), at boot time this name appears, I was wondering if I can switch to the OPEN version, belonging to the lg v500n from korea.
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I bought the same Korean cell phone, I tried to install android 10 through lg bridge and the process was correct but when restarting the cell phone it did not pass the u + logo, so I tried to return to android 9 but with the open firmware and I was able to install and test it, sorry my english i am from mexico
jeremyngd said:
I bought the same Korean cell phone, I tried to install android 10 through lg bridge and the process was correct but when restarting the cell phone it did not pass the u + logo, so I tried to return to android 9 but with the open firmware and I was able to install and test it, sorry my english i am from mexico
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What ROM are you used? A specific for this model (V500N) or for another model, V500EM for example.
I want a ROM whit no carrier custom logos, apps, etc...
Sorry for my bad english too, i'm from Brasil..
jeremyngd said:
I bought the same Korean cell phone, I tried to install android 10 through lg bridge and the process was correct but when restarting the cell phone it did not pass the u + logo, so I tried to return to android 9 but with the open firmware and I was able to install and test it, sorry my english i am from mexico
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I have a branded kt korean v50 and I tried to install android 10 through LG UP and the process was correct but when restarting the cell phone dindnt pass the KT logo, so I tried to return to android 9 but with the open lg last firmware and I was able to install and run it, but i cant get ota updates....
coroneta said:
I have a branded kt korean v50 and I tried to install android 10 through LG UP and the process was correct but when restarting the cell phone dindnt pass the KT logo, so I tried to return to android 9 but with the open lg last firmware and I was able to install and run it, but i cant get ota updates....
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What I understand is that you need to be in Korea or use a vpn to receive the updates, you can still find them to install from Lgup
if i install any android 10 FW in LG UP (open or branded) it won't boot, I installed hola vpn but it doesnt find any ota so i´m in last fw of android 9....
send me files (lg up, configs and dll)
coroneta said:
I have a branded kt korean v50 and I tried to install android 10 through LG UP and the process was correct but when restarting the cell phone dindnt pass the KT logo, so I tried to return to android 9 but with the open lg last firmware and I was able to install and run it, but i cant get ota updates....
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PLEASE, send me archives, lg up, dll and all you use for crossflashing and tell me, what version is your v50 (v500n?)
I am like you.
I come from Vietnam.
I am using LG V50 Thinq LG U + 5G
I cannot install the KR Open rom
coroneta said:
if i install any android 10 FW in LG UP (open or branded) it won't boot, I installed hola vpn but it doesnt find any ota so i´m in last fw of android 9....
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I almost flashed my phone reading your previous comment. Thanda for this comment.
Denilsonsl said:
send me files (lg up, configs and dll)
PLEASE, send me archives, lg up, dll and all you use for crossflashing and tell me, what version is your v50 (v500n?)
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Did he cross flashed? I guess he just used the same region previous version. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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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
I bought a V10 H901 in Aliexpress and the IMEI sayd that was a H901BK. It was with the T-Mobile software and Android 6 MM. In PC it said the H90121j and I wanted to upgrade to 7 Nougat and I put the phone in the PC and after the update with LG Bridge it just bricked. Died and do not back to life. I unbreacked my phone with this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/help/lg-h900-unbrick-via-qfil-t3739309
The Unbrick H901 SD card didn't work, but this worked.
After that, I tried to install all H901 firmwares and didn't work. So I decided to install the H900 firmware and the phone finelly worked. It's working everything fine with no malfunction. Just the Android back to 6 MM, but with the AT&T apps.
I didn't understand nothing. My phone was a fake H901, because is a Refurbished phone. I'd like to install the Nougat update. Is it possible?
wesley_fg said:
I bought a V10 H901 in Aliexpress and the IMEI sayd that was a H901BK. It was with the T-Mobile software and Android 6 MM. In PC it said the H90121j and I wanted to upgrade to 7 Nougat and I put the phone in the PC and after the update with LG Bridge it just bricked. Died and do not back to life. I unbreacked my phone with this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/help/lg-h900-unbrick-via-qfil-t3739309
The Unbrick H901 SD card didn't work, but this worked.
After that, I tried to install all H901 firmwares and didn't work. So I decided to install the H900 firmware and the phone finelly worked. It's working everything fine with no malfunction. Just the Android back to 6 MM, but with the AT&T apps.
I didn't understand nothing. My phone was a fake H901, because is a Refurbished phone. I'd like to install the Nougat update. Is it possible?
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Just check at&t website= https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut...bystep_KM1134561?make=LG&model=LGH900&gsi=oyB
at&t is just behind as always with updates. The other carriers like Verizon, T-mobile etc just push the updates to the devices without sim card or other crap steps
wesley_fg said:
I bought a V10 H901 in Aliexpress and the IMEI sayd that was a H901BK. It was with the T-Mobile software and Android 6 MM. In PC it said the H90121j and I wanted to upgrade to 7 Nougat and I put the phone in the PC and after the update with LG Bridge it just bricked. Died and do not back to life. I unbreacked my phone with this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/help/lg-h900-unbrick-via-qfil-t3739309
The Unbrick H901 SD card didn't work, but this worked.
After that, I tried to install all H901 firmwares and didn't work. So I decided to install the H900 firmware and the phone finelly worked. It's working everything fine with no malfunction. Just the Android back to 6 MM, but with the AT&T apps.
I didn't understand nothing. My phone was a fake H901, because is a Refurbished phone. I'd like to install the Nougat update. Is it possible?
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I have same exact problem with same refurbished phone h90121j I unbricked with the same method but I cant install AT&T software because LGUP says that I can't go from H901 to H900. I can flash any other H901BM firmware but my phone bricks again and again.
skytale1 said:
I have same exact problem with same refurbished phone h90121j I unbricked with the same method but I cant install AT&T software because LGUP says that I can't go from H901 to H900. I can flash any other H901BM firmware but my phone bricks again and again.
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You'll probabilly need an Octopus box to reinstall the firmware. Try to find someone who can help you with that.
wesley_fg said:
You'll probabilly need an Octopus box to reinstall the firmware. Try to find someone who can help you with that.
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I have opened the phone and find that the motherboard is from VS990 (Verizon). What a scam!
skytale1 said:
I have opened the phone and find that the motherboard is from VS990 (Verizon). What a scam!
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Did you fix?
wesley_fg said:
Did you fix?
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Yes. I have used this method to unbrick from 9008 mode and get download mode https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/help/lg-h900-unbrick-via-qfil-t3739309
Then extracted dz from AT&T H90021w.kdz using LGExtract.exe
And then flashed dz to phone via LGUP.
It's strange but AT&T firmware is only one that working in this case. On my phone without any bugs, fingerprint working, can install apps from play store etc. Only downside is that you will be stuck on Android Marshmallow but at least you'll get working phone.
scytalemk said:
Yes. I have used this method to unbrick from 9008 mode and get download mode https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/help/lg-h900-unbrick-via-qfil-t3739309
Then extracted dz from AT&T H90021w.kdz using LGExtract.exe
And then flashed dz to phone via LGUP.
It's strange but AT&T firmware is only one that working in this case. On my phone without any bugs, fingerprint working, can install apps from play store etc. Only downside is that you will be stuck on Android Marshmallow but at least you'll get working phone.
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i followed your same method, mine was a tmobile h901 with korean mobof600l , no other firmware worked except this one, so now my tmobile became a at&t with bugs, fingerprint ,vpn, even imei is zero cant make calls, . i didnt use dz just the kdz directly and it work, can someone tell if using dz brings back the radio and fingerprint,
last gspian said:
i followed your same method, mine was a tmobile h901 with korean mobof600l , no other firmware worked except this one, so now my tmobile became a at&t with bugs, fingerprint ,vpn, even imei is zero cant make calls, . i didnt use dz just the kdz directly and it work, can someone tell if using dz brings back the radio and fingerprint,
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Probably this method wont work on korean models without bugs. Not sure about kdz and dz. You can try.
Thank you so much!! I tried for a long time to restore the phone, finally the phone works, YOU ARE DIRECTLY HERO))
Hey guys, i bought the Korean version of the V50 Thinq, what im wondering is can I flash another firmware, specifically the australian version, over to get rid of the Korean options and bloat? Im assuming if you can, that the dual screen will still work? As there is an Australian version of the phone with the attachment. And ideas?
Now, there is no suitable dll file for V50 to flash KDZ using LG UP.
Have bought several "refurbished"LG phones from Aliexpress over the years and apart from a G3 have had no problems when flashing/updating firmware by ota,lgup or lg Bridge. At the moment have v500n20x firmware and if i check for updates in settings am told " using latest software version". Lg Bridge tells me v500n20z is available to update and I checked and there is a v500n20z kdz out there. So has anyone successfully updated these ways? Also would not having 20z firmware stop phone from ever updating to Android 11. Am sure years ago i updated G3 using LG Bridge and all seemed ok until i realized no mobile network coverage. Apparently seller must of modified/flashed modem that worked in my country and update put it back to stock. The V50 v500n all checks out in Aida64,CPUZ and imei checker as genuine but thinking of it now ,if i was going to update would LGUP(Uppercut?) be the the safer option baring in mind it's a "refurbished" Aliexpress LgV50
painterKDM said:
Have bought several "refurbished"LG phones from Aliexpress over the years and apart from a G3 have had no problems when flashing/updating firmware by ota,lgup or lg Bridge. At the moment have v500n20x firmware and if i check for updates in settings am told " using latest software version". Lg Bridge tells me v500n20z is available to update and I checked and there is a v500n20z kdz out there. So has anyone successfully updated these ways? Also would not having 20z firmware stop phone from ever updating to Android 11. Am sure years ago i updated G3 using LG Bridge and all seemed ok until i realized no mobile network coverage. Apparently seller must of modified/flashed modem that worked in my country and update put it back to stock. The V50 v500n all checks out in Aida64,CPUZ and imei checker as genuine but thinking of it now ,if i was going to update would LGUP(Uppercut?) be the the safer option baring in mind it's a "refurbished" Aliexpress LgV50
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My Korean version LG V500N has already updated to android 11 just one week ago, my device is with "KT mobile" vendor but I'm using it with Telcel and Movistar providers in Mexico without problems, well except OTG connection, my device is unable to use OTG, no matter how many times I connect via OTG and select file transfer in USB mode it stops connection to reconnect after just a second again in power supply mode
Hi,
My device is a LM-G820N. Currently iam running android 10 sk telecom firmware. I tried to flash android 10 open korean firmware with lg up by selecting upgrade option in lg up software. But it gives an error saying cannot change from skt to open korean firmware. Please advice, is this possible? What am i doing wrong?
sasindu said:
Hi,
My device is a LM-G820N. Currently iam running android 10 sk telecom firmware. I tried to flash android 10 open korean firmware with lg up by selecting upgrade option in lg up software. But it gives an error saying cannot change from skt to open korean firmware. Please advice, is this possible? What am i doing wrong?
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Solved in another thread.