Changing to another region stock rom - G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
i do not know computers or mobile phones that well, recently i got my G3, its the korean version F400S.
i notice theres lots of bloatware , just wondering is it possible to flash to a different region stock rom like the D855 HongKong international version.
and yes i do have the 32gb version.
And if its possible, can i still get updates on the phone?
thank you

You cannot flash firmware for one model number with firmware for another model number. Any D855 software will not work on an F400 and vice versa.

Japultra said:
You cannot flash firmware for one model number with firmware for another model number. Any D855 software will not work on an F400 and vice versa.
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Even if we are going to root the phone still cannot flash the D855 software?

flupo2000 said:
Even if we are going to root the phone still cannot flash the D855 software?
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Correct. You will brick your phone.

Japultra said:
Correct. You will brick your phone.
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I installed ROM VDT V6 on my F400K and now my software version has changed from F400K10g to F400L10g. I am afraid it might cause an issue later down the line esp in super user access. Any idea how to fix this?
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[Q] Flash Sprint LS980 with India D802 firmware

Is it possible to Flash Sprint LS980 with India D802 firmware ?
Using this thread for directions.
Once done then rooting it and unlocking it with respective thread information ?
kryptonite said:
Is it possible to Flash Sprint LS980 with India D802 firmware ?
Using this thread for directions.
Once done then rooting it and unlocking it with respective thread information ?
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not sure about D802 , probably not a gud idea ,
i have a sprint ls980 in india , im running 2faced rom and have rooted and unlocked it..
You'll brick your phone flashing firmware meant for another version of the phone. You can only use firmware specifically made for this device.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
flashing LS980 with D802
MeestaAytch said:
You'll brick your phone flashing firmware meant for another version of the phone. You can only use firmware specifically made for this device.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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i want to know why the phone gets bricked when we flash some other version's firmware , is it some deep hidden hardware difference as gsmarena.com says specs are same only names are different (and possibly the firmware ).
is there a work around.
because in ideal case if hardware is same then software can be of any version.
anoop218 said:
i want to know why the phone gets bricked when we flash some other version's firmware , is it some deep hidden hardware difference as gsmarena.com says specs are same only names are different (and possibly the firmware ).
is there a work around.
because in ideal case if hardware is same then software can be of any version.
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"Specs" are the same but the actual settings/hardware used is different. VERY different. Everything is region specific and carrier specific. That is why.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_G2#Model_variants
Here you'll see clearer why they are so different.
MeestaAytch said:
"Specs" are the same but the actual settings/hardware used is different. VERY different. Everything is region specific and carrier specific. That is why.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_G2#Model_variants
Here you'll see clearer why they are so different.
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so it means if we have the original kernal then other rom's can be flashed , in this case if LS980 have original kernal then D082 rom can be flashed .
Did you try it?
anoop218 said:
so it means if we have the original kernal then other rom's can be flashed , in this case if LS980 have original kernal then D082 rom can be flashed .
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Did you go through with it? I have the same Q. If Only the radios are different, and i don't use cdma or lte, should t it work?
Any one tried this yet ?

[Q] D855 firmwares compatible with D855P?

Hi there!
Topic title is self explanatory.
Would like to know if anyone tried or know the answer for it.
Can I flash a stock firmware from a D855 to a D855P?
Mine LG G3 is D855P and come with the bloatware from the Carrier.
Thanks!
emiliodeme said:
Hi there!
Topic title is self explanatory.
Would like to know if anyone tried or know the answer for it.
Can I flash a stock firmware from a D855 to a D855P?
Mine LG G3 is D855P and come with the bloatware from the Carrier.
Thanks!
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I'm on the same boat! Bought mine directly from TIM, here in Brazil...
I've read somewhere that the P letter refers to some kind of package bundle, like mine which came with the wireless charger... Just don't know it really is this way for sure...
Well, mine did come with the wireless charger as well.
Hope someone know the answer... My firmware version is 10a, from what I heard there are many improvements already on the newer ones.
emiliodeme said:
Well, mine did come with the wireless charger as well.
Hope someone know the answer... My firmware version is 10a, from what I heard there are many improvements already on the newer ones.
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That is an interesting question, and depending on the answer I will buy this phone. I think the fw is the same, since these model share the "D855" model.
Another question is: what is the worst scenario to try the flash? Maybe the phone will be in a bootloop, but flashing the right fw after will probably fix that
Maybe... But I'm afraid to brick it hahaha. Would like someone confirming it.
I'm with the same problem.
I think it's compatible, but I'm afraid of bricking it.
Here is more information:
http://www.mylgphones.com/lg-g3-firmware-checking-the-software-version-and-update-history
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G3 TweakBox doesn´t work on my D855P (vivo). Did it work on yours?
Same problem! .. Someone already solved?
ariedam said:
I'm with the same problem.
I think it's compatible, but I'm afraid of bricking it.
Here is more information:
http://www.mylgphones.com/lg-g3-firmware-checking-the-software-version-and-update-history
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G3 TweakBox doesn´t work on my D855P (vivo). Did it work on yours?
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From this it looks like it's the same.. so it should work and not brick.
About the G3 TweakBox I can't say, mine is not rooted, so I can't try it.
My G3 is from Vivo as well, which root did you use?
emiliodeme said:
My G3 is from Vivo as well, which root did you use?
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I use the PurpleDrake-lite (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/root-root-lg-g3-easily-purpledrake-lite-t2821000)
ART?
I find another problem in my D855P.
I can´t change it from dalvik to ART... Can anyone do it?
Well I haven't tried, but I heard ART is having issues with LG G3... randomly turning off for example, what should be a incompatibility with LG code.
emiliodeme said:
Well I haven't tried, but I heard ART is having issues with LG G3... randomly turning off for example, what should be a incompatibility with LG code.
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I heard totally oposite. ART works very well on G3.
ariedam said:
I heard totally oposite. ART works very well on G3.
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Totally agree, but some applications are having issues with that, Just like the others I need to know if it is safe to flash the d855 firmware in our d855p phones, my phone is from TElcel carrier in Mexico, I hope someone give us some light.
I managed to change from delvik to ART. my G3 is d855p from vivo.
Just really want to know about flashing...
I tried the Towelroot method and TWRP for D855 with success on my D855P v10a from Telcel (Mexico).
Mine ART is working well.
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Since my build.prop says it is international D855...
ro.product.model=LG-D855
ro.product.brand=lge
ro.product.name=g3_global_com
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I tried to flash SphinX G3 Neo V2.0 with TWRP method but the one described in the post should work as well.
Now I have my first custom rom.
Hope this info can help you... I'm not responsable for any damage you could do to your phone. Always backup everything (system,boot,efs,recovery) before trying this.
You must choose D855 and not another model.
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btw mine one is SIM-unlocked from carrrier Telcel, I tried to put a Tuenti simcard and it works XD
I have rooted using PurpleDrake-lite, worked smoothly.
Installed Xposed Frameworks and G3 TweakBox, all working.
One interesting think I checked was when I installed G3 TweakBox, I installed it from PlayStore on my computer, and the phone is listed as BCP LGE-D855... so I guess it's safe to flash the stock firmwares from D855, as "badtzo" said he did on his one from Mexico.
Later I will try to flash the European, Unbranded 10E version to mine, will report results.
As said before, reporting results.
Tried to flash Europe-NoBrand 16gb 10E version from this topic (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799647), using method described there (LGFlashTool), not succeeded, it won't flash as it accuses to be different model phone.
"badtzo" flashed using TWRP, and said he succeeded with a custom room, so I have a question for him before trying something else...
badtzo said:
I tried the Towelroot method and TWRP for D855 with success on my D855P v10a from Telcel (Mexico).
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Can you check if your phone model is showing as D855 on about now? If it does, we might have a way there, flash SphinX G3 Neo V2.0 and later do what I couldn't succeed for stock updated version.
emiliodeme said:
As said before, reporting results.
Tried to flash Europe-NoBrand 16gb 10E version from this topic (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799647), using method described there (LGFlashTool), not succeeded, it won't flash as it accuses to be different model phone.
"badtzo" flashed using TWRP, and said he succeeded with a custom room, so I have a question for him before trying something else...
Can you check if your phone model is showing as D855 on about now? If it does, we might have a way there, flash SphinX G3 Neo V2.0 and later do what I couldn't succeed for stock updated version.
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No, mine info on phone still remain saying it is D855P, but stock one and moded build.prop says is D855, also Pc Suite says is D855 but it download D855P10A_00.kdz (telcel one). I tried that specific rom because it can be flashed through recovery, I don't recommend to flash any firmware via KDZ until we can be 100% sure about compatibility otherwise you can mess the bootloader and brick your phone. By now just flash roms that doesn't modify anything with boot.
I won't try, as I don't have much experience with LG's.
Guess we will have to wait a little more, new custom rooms and some more information.
By the way how did you install TWRP? I had a quick look for it and looks like there is no official LG G3 version yet.
emiliodeme said:
I won't try, as I don't have much experience with LG's.
Guess we will have to wait a little more, new custom rooms and some more information.
By the way how did you install TWRP? I had a quick look for it and looks like there is no official LG G3 version yet.
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In general section is a post about tethered TWRP for D855 "only". Don't try to flash it, I did it and my phone was acting weird, just do the specified steps on the post, to boot not flash from it and you will be safe and don't forget to backup your recovery first.
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Is this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/recovery-twrp-2-7-1-3-t2831668

No LTE setting in network mode?

Hey my g3 doesnt have lte as a option in the preferred network mode setting. ( Settings>networks>tethering & networks>mobile networks>network mode). Mine only has 2 options GSM/WCDMA auto and WCDMA. I have seen alot of people have this problem because the phones are coming from asia or other parts of the world. How do i get it to have lte as an option in the settings?
Please help thanks
What variant you have?
DelBoy said:
What variant you have?
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Its the d855
It should have all 4 options because that is international version.
You can always flash latest stock firmware (V10N Kitkat, or V10A Lollipop). That should solve it.
Or some custom rom.
DelBoy said:
It should have all 4 options because that is international version.
You can always flash latest stock firmware (V10N Kitkat, or V10A Lollipop). That should solve it.
Or some custom rom.
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I dont know the phone came from hong kong and the software version is V10m-TWN-xx maybe this is something to do with it??
Im on 4.4.2 so the latest software version is v10n? Where can i get the latest software?
Thanks for help
Benholder90 said:
I dont know the phone came from hong kong and the software version is V10m-TWN-xx maybe this is something to do with it??
Im on 4.4.2 so the latest software version is v10n? Where can i get the latest software?
Thanks for help
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Here

Downgrade From Lollipop to KitKat for Root

Hello everyone!
I'm reading all the guides on the net but im confused.
I have a d855 vith v20a, and i want to install custom rom for remove the lag and other nice things.
BUT.
I've seen that lollipop isn't rootable so i have to Downgrade to kitkat and then use PurpleDrake, right?
And after this i have to flash with Flashify a Bumped TWRP?
I've download this file : D85510g_00.kdz. I have to flash this with LG FLASH TOOL 2014 Right?
Wich setting should i have to use with this program?
And..there isn't something like a bootloader to unlock or something?
Thank you a lot all.
davibs said:
Hello everyone!
I'm reading all the guides on the net but im confused.
I have a d855 vith v20a, and i want to install custom rom for remove the lag and other nice things.
BUT.
I've seen that lollipop isn't rootable so i have to Downgrade to kitkat and then use PurpleDrake, right?
And after this i have to flash with Flashify a Bumped TWRP?
I've download this file : D85510g_00.kdz. I have to flash this with LG FLASH TOOL 2014 Right?
Wich setting should i have to use with this program?
And..there isn't something like a bootloader to unlock or something?
Thank you a lot all.
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It is important, to download the right firmware. Here is another site to choose from, hust to make sure its the correct one: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/
The correct settings are in the LG Flash tool thread, you don't need do divert from those.
Shad0w32 said:
It is important, to download the right firmware. Here is another site to choose from, hust to make sure its the correct one: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/
The correct settings are in the LG Flash tool thread, you don't need do divert from those.
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D85510g_00.kdz Is this right?
Or maybe i have to download this?
davibs said:
D85510g_00.kdz Is this right?
Or maybe i have to download this?
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All of them are named like that what you need to pay attention to is the prefix it has, which in your case will be either A6IT or AHIT (surprisingly with a country code at the end), depending on which version of the G3 you have.
The A6IT is for the 16gig variant, downloadable from here, and the AHIT is the 32gig variant, downloadable from here.
Shad0w32 said:
All of them are named like that what you need to pay attention to is the prefix it has, which in your case will be either A6IT or AHIT (surprisingly with a country code at the end), depending on which version of the G3 you have.
The A6IT is for the 16gig variant, downloadable from here, and the AHIT is the 32gig variant, downloadable from here.
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all worked thx.
This phone is so laggy and slow
davibs said:
all worked thx.
This phone is so laggy and slow
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Yeah I know the stock software is far from perfect. I used the original vodafone for about an hour, then got fed up with the bloatware, and moved to AndroidNow, which, as of now, runs decent.
Shad0w32 said:
Yeah I know the stock software is far from perfect. I used the original vodafone for about an hour, then got fed up with the bloatware, and moved to AndroidNow, which, as of now, runs decent.
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Better than chupa chups one?
davibs said:
Better than chupa chups one?
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I haven't tried that, so if you do, could you tell me, how it is?
Shad0w32 said:
I haven't tried that, so if you do, could you tell me, how it is?
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Yes Of course!
what kitkat rom should i download? my phone is northern europe ( NEU)...32gb version..i want to downgrade so i can root
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dimourinho said:
what kitkat rom should i download? my phone is northern europe ( NEU)...32gb version..i want to downgrade so i can root
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I think this is the one for you: http://storagecow.eu/Xda/LG%20G3/Stock/Northern%20Europe%20D85510A_00.kdz
which kdz to use?
Hello guys,
I need help. I have A6RE D855 V20E AME XX and I want to downgrade from Lollipop to KiKat. I would like to know the correct .KDZ to use.
Please help!
Thanks in advance.

[Q] Anyone tried flashing At&t roms on T mobile variant?

Any at&t roms work on t-mobile variant?
no they do not work.flash an att rom to an tmobile g3 and you will brick your device.the only way i believe it could work is if someone port the rom first,but i don't think is worth it since att and tmobile has pretty much the same stuff.but porting an international rom to the lg g3 tmobile thats something i would like to see soon
brigantti said:
no they do not work.flash an att rom to an tmobile g3 and you will brick your device.the only way i believe it could work is if someone port the rom first,but i don't think is worth it since att and tmobile has pretty much the same stuff.but porting an international rom to the lg g3 tmobile thats something i would like to see soon
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Older version works still but not the updated lollipop for obvious reasons. Not bad running if you are still running kitkat.
Ducter said:
Older version works still but not the updated lollipop for obvious reasons. Not bad running if you are still running kitkat.
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that link is misleading thats how i bricked mine the first time i suggest dont try to install on the d851 or it will brick beyond repair only lg can fix it.
brigantti said:
that link is misleading thats how i bricked mine the first time i suggest dont try to install on the d851 or it will brick beyond repair only lg can fix it.
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Guess if you don't read and just start flashing, yes, could be an issue. If you read before flashing you would see the faq section that says don't flash the latest on xxx devices but use the older version, exactly what I said.
Ducter said:
Guess if you don't read and just start flashing, yes, could be an issue. If you read before flashing you would see the faq section that says don't flash the latest on xxx devices but use the older version, exactly what I said.
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it did not happen with the new version it was with the previous version but thats ok im not going that road
brigantti said:
it did not happen with the new version it was with the previous version but thats ok im not going that road
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Cloudy 1.2 works flawlessly & yes that new lollipop version will brick your device.

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