RECOVERY TIPS if you get stuck on logo while updating to this wonky US998 Pie. < Please stop asking in Telegram thread or creating new XDA threads when it's right here. We will just direct you back here. OK?
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* Do NOT update to Pie yet if you wish to unlock bootloader in order to root.
For bootloader unlock purposes, use the US998 Oreo KDZ versions with no later than July 2018 security patch: 20a or 20b.
Look at the names for dates in the title in that thread link. AFTER you unlock bootloader, then you can update to newer firmware (like this Pie). Flashing a newer KDZ (like to Pie) will not re-lock your bootloader.
With unlocked bootloader, then on Pie KDZ you can install TWRP and root.
Stable TWRP 3.3.1 is recommended by our TWRP dev for Pie.
To install TWRP (or re-install TWRP on bootloader unlocked Pie) and root, PLEASE follow these instructions for success!
* If you've already updated to Pie with locked bootloader, see post #3 for instructions on how to downgrade to earlier Oreo firmware to first unlock bootloader. Or downgrade back to most recent Oreo because you decided you don't like Pie.
* If you have no desire to unlock bootloader or your bootloader is already unlocked, see full image KDZ and KDZ-based TWRP-flashable zips below.
* ALSO do NOT update to LG stock Pie yet if you wish to run LOS-16 "Pie" custom ROMs -- at least for now. See REASON HERE. Stock Pie update conflicts with LOS-16 Pie, even if you downgrade back to stock Oreo. After stock Pie update, your phone has been permanently changed/degraded when going back to Oreo for custom ROMs. Using Permissive kernel can overcome some of those issues, but you have been warned.
Whereas you do need to update to stock Pie first as a foundation before trying to install "Android 10" LOS-17 custom ROMs. However, those ROMs are still unfinished work in progress -- so if you don't like them and want to go back to the older stable LOS-16 "Pie" custom ROMs, then you've totally ignored the warning above. Again, stock Pie makes permanent changes.
NOTE: After installing Pie, if you get weird lag,
* try this fix. Just make a backup in LG Bridge. Nothing else. Somehow CREATING the backup (but not actually using it to restore anything) re-sets some stuff in Pie, so it acts like it should? I know it sounds strange but it works. Thanks to @thefpspower for the tip!
* OR If that doesn't work or you don't have access to PC, try this: go to Settings> Restart & Reset> Reset App Preferences. Thanks to @HoussiLAM for that tip. Both may do the exact same thing, I've not experimented to see.
I've been reading reports from other LG models (like LG G6), where LG has LG Bridge downgrade the phone back to Nougat first before then updating to Pie. LG Bridge uses full image KDZ, temporarily downloaded to PC.
So for installing the KDZ, I suggest FIRST downgrading to US998 Nougat 10d via Partition DL mode, Master Reset, then Refurbish to US998 Pie KDZ. Here are the steps...
If you have problems flashing this US998 Pie 30b KDZ, see post #6 for FOUR more workaround methods proven to work for some people.
You should probably use this method (DOWNGRADE to NOUGAT first) even if you have TWRP installed. Then reinstall TWRP again after successfully updating to Pie.
KDZ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
0) Turn off phone, manually go into Download mode before opening Dev Patched LGUP.
1) Using Dev Patched LGUP from THIS thread, flash US998 10d Nougat KDZ via Dev Patched LGUP using Partition DL mode. Select ALL partitions.
2) Master Reset. This is NOT Factory Reset.
3) Boot up to Welcome screen. Turn off phone, manually go back into Download mode.
4) Flash US998 30b Pie KDZ via Dev Patched LGUP using Refurbish mode.
5) Master Reset. This is NOT Factory Reset.
If you did not unlock your bootloader before doing this, then you bootloader is still locked -- because that's what you want. Finished. Set up your phone.
If you had unlocked bootloader before doing all this, you will still have it. Boot to ADB, and PLEASE follow these instructions for re-install TWRP and root!!
[US998][STOCK][PIE]LG V30 US998 US99830b_00_0902.KDZ
3.1GB
Only for North American variants -- EXCEPT T-mobile H932. NOT for H930, H930G, H930D, H930DS!
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* LG Bridge MIRROR
* Android File Hosts MIRROR
* LG-Firmwares MIRROR
* Mega MIRROR
(Thanks to @HueyT!)
* Google Drive MIRROR
(Thanks to @HueyT!)
md5: 1abe04d95cf000eca9a78e0ea1df4301
TWRP FLASHABLE VERSION (ROM):
(thanks to @JohnFawkes!)
Only for North American variants -- EXCEPT T-mobile H932. NOT for H930, H930G, H930D, H930DS!
See Installation instructions for KDZ. That is your best chance of success. Then re-install TWRP after successfully updating to Pie KDZ. Your bootloader will still be unlocked.
* MAIN DOWNLOAD THREAD (see post #1)
* Android File Hosts MIRROR
md5: 836d739379eb6bfdf7e6f04aa481711e
See Installation instructions for KDZ. That is your best chance of success. Then re-install TWRP after successfully updating to Pie KDZ. Your bootloader will still be unlocked. These instructions below are if you are stubborn and don't want to do that...
Flash the "ROM" with latest TWRP. Flash Magisk + @JohnFawkes AnyKernel 3 RCTD Remover (root checker disabler) immediately afterwards before rebooting to system. It's just stock KDZ but in TWRP-flashable version. Not debloated nor meant to be updated in the future. It's just a very convenient mechanism to have newer stock firmware instead of using dev patched LGUP to flash partitions, etc.
This TWRP flashable zip has the new Pie encryption disabled. No encryption enforced, but you can encrypt in TWRP if you want afterwards.
The dev recommends formatting data before installing this TWRP-flashable zip: "format data before flashing, not wipe but format". That's your decision. Others have not.
* Stable TWRP 3.3.1 is recommended by our TWRP dev for Pie.
TWRP-FLASHABLE NOTES:
If those instructions above do not work for you for some reason, then go through these full blown steps (adapted from Section 6 of WTF Instructions):
a. Wipe Data – Factory Reset
b. Install – set storage to the External SD (if you have a microSD card) OR drag necessary files over from PC once in TWRP.
c. Install the TWRP-flashable zip
d. Install the latest stable Magisk zip.
e. Install @JohnFawkes AnyKernel 3 RCTD Remover (root checker disabler); this disables LG's firmware root checks, which may impede performance.
f. FORMAT DATA (Select WIPE, then FORMAT DATA, then select yes.)
Do NOT delete your OS, but you do need to FORMAT your data , not just "wipe" it this time. Otherwise you may get an encryption error when you boot up the first time. If you get any red mount errors, go back to the TWRP reboot menu and select reboot to recovery and try to FORMAT DATA again. Then, after successfully formatting...
g. Reboot – "Reboot Recovery" from TWRP reboot menu (choose to reboot back to Recovery). Now that the data partition has been formatted, TWRP needs to reload the recovery partition for usage. If you skip this step, when Magisk is installed again below, it may think that /data is still encrypted and set "preserve force encryption". This is also a good sanity check that LG encryption has been removed from /data.
h. Re-flash the Magisk zip again. (This is to make sure, due to Pie changes.)
i. Reboot – to System (NOW you are finally rebooting your phone! Until now this whole section has been done within TWRP.)
STRONG SUGGESTION: After successfully doing all this, when you finally boot back to LG Pie, install an app like this to easily facilitate rebooting to TWRP recovery in the future: Recovery Reboot. Allow it root privileges when asked by Magisk and put icon shortcut on your desktop.
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Also, please make another TWRP backup.
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Screenshot thanks to @fatboysh:
Here's how to flash with LGUP:
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UPGRADING LG V30/V30+/V30S TO PIE KDZ FIRMWARE WITH LGUP
1) Go into download mode (power off completely, then hold volume up button while plugging in USB cable)
2) open patched LGUP and flash PIE KDZ either via UPGRADE (to keep your data, but see Note about TWRP) or via REFURBISH or PARTITION DL. If the latter, then in the pop up box "Select All". Use the attached patched LGUP in this post.
* NOTE: YOU CAN NOT USE LGUP "UPGRADE" IF YOU HAVE TWRP CUSTOM RECOVERY. LGUP "Upgrade" is like a manual OTA and is only for pure stock (but you can have unlocked bootloader). If you have TWRP custom recovery and want to use LGUP, then use PARTITION DL OR REFURBISH which will NOT keep your data and will wipe out TWRP. Or use the TWRP-flashable zip (ROM) instead of LGUP, which will keep your data and will keep TWRP.
3) IF your bootloader is unlocked, it will remain unlocked. If it's not unlocked, then you will just be updating to Pie -- but will have to temporarily downgrade to early Oreo if you ever want to unlock bootloader for root.
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HOW TO INSTALL DEV PATCHED LGUP
0. UNINSTALL any prior LGUP version. Seriously. Go to Programs folder and delete the LGUP folder if you must.
1. DOWNLOAD THIS DUAL VERSION OF DEV PATCHED LGUP, made by @tecknight:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603845019
(Or use attached file from bottom of this post. Thanks to @tecknight! Please go here and click the THANK BUTTON!)
2. Extract LGUP_DualMode.zip to a folder on your PC.
3. Browse into the folder and launch LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.msi.
Follow the prompts to complete the install.
4. In that folder, right click and select "Run as Administrator" on "SetDev.bat" to set LGUP to developer mode. READ THAT AGAIN.
5. Launch LGUP using the desktop shortcut. NOT from folder icon!
As mentioned before, use UPGRADE, REFURBISH or PARTITION DL modes. REFURBISH and Partition DL are probably best.
WARNING: In LGUP do NOT go messing with modes not mentioned in these instructions. Especially do NOT use Chip Erase.
I don't care what anyone else tells you. If you listen to them, let them help you recover from messing up your phone.
https://9to5lg.com/lgup-1-15-manual-how-to-unbrick-restore-your-lg-devices-with-lgup/
3) ChipErase: Dangerous, This will erase IMEI/efs, Do not try this if you do not have a NV backup.
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It's all fairly easy. Most people breeze right through this. But if you have any problems, go through this list:
Make sure you in download mode BEFORE opening the patched LGUP file.
This is at the top of the list as some people forget to do that. The remainder are in no particular order. If that doesn't work,
Try different USB port,
Try different USB cable,
Try different computer.
Reinstall LG mobile drivers on your PC.
Reinstall dev patched LGUP again.
Reboot the computer.
If you ask for help, that's the list of items we are going to give you anyway.
HOW TO (temporarily) DOWNGRADE BACK TO OREO FOR BOOTLOADER UNLOCK
(or DOWNGRADE BECAUSE YOU DON'T LIKE PIE)
1) DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE AND DEV PATCHED LGUP
* Download Oreo KDZ you wish to install -- for bootloader unlock would be US998 20a or 20b.
(If you just don't like Pie, then choose the most recent Oreo KDZ in that thread, which is US998 20h at the top.)
* DOWNLOAD THIS DUAL VERSION OF DEV PATCHED LGUP, made by @tecknight:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603845019
(Or use attached file from bottom of this post. Thanks to @tecknight! Please go here and click the THANK BUTTON!)
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2) INSTALL DEV PATCHED LGUP
1. Extract LGUP_DualMode.zip to a folder on your PC.
2. Browse into the folder and launch LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.msi.
Follow the prompts to complete the install.
3. In that folder, right click and select "Run as Administrator" on "SetDev.bat" to set LGUP to developer mode
4. Launch LGUP using the desktop shortcut.
Choose Process : PARTITION DL or REFURBISH
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3) DOWNGRADING ANY LG V30/V30+/V30S TO EARLIER OREO KDZ FIRMWARE
1) Go into download mode (power off completely, then hold volume up button while plugging in USB cable)
2) open patched LGUP and flash OREO KDZ to DL PARTITION mode. In the pop up box "Select All". Use the attached patched LGUP in this post.
You can also use REFURBISH mode, if you wish.
3) Master Reset (post 101 of Frankenstein thread)
5) DONE.
It's fairly easy. Most people breeze right through this. But if you have any problems, go through this list:
Make sure you in download mode BEFORE opening the patched LGUP file.
This is at the top of the list as some people forget to do that. The remainder are in no particular order. If that doesn't work,
Try different USB port,
Try different USB cable,
Try different computer.
Reinstall LG mobile drivers on your PC.
Reinstall dev patched LGUP again, making sure the files are placed where they need to go (LG Electronics folder, etc).
Reboot the computer.
If you ask for help, that's the list of items we are going to give you anyway.
WARNING: In LGUP do NOT go messing with modes not mentioned in these instructions. Especially do NOT use Chip Erase.
https://9to5lg.com/lgup-1-15-manual-how-to-unbrick-restore-your-lg-devices-with-lgup/
3) ChipErase: Dangerous, This will erase IMEI/efs, Do not try this if you do not have a NV backup.
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4) IF YOU NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER (with early Oreo), GO READ WTF INSTRUCTIONS
ROOT Your LG V30!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
Sticky everyone should read.
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EXTRAS
If you root with stock Pie KDZ (after unlocking bootloader in early Oreo), then you will need to flash Magisk modules or manually edit build prop to get root-enabled DTS, Equalizer, and lockscreen weather animations. Dual Speaker mode gives you audio directed at your face, besides the main downward facing speaker. High Impedance Mode give you more volume.
(NOTE: The TWRP flashable zips already have this, thanks to the devs who make them.)
* Fully enable LG DTS 3D stereo (root needed) + Equalizer
* LG V30 Lockscreen EXTRA Weather Animations Enabler
* DUAL SPEAKER MODE + HIM (High Impedance Mode)
SETTINGS
I know everyone has their own settings, but for new owners who want a reference point for all the various submenus and customization, I'll share screenshots of my settings. You can always change to what you like.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NCm643Y7prJhDLaS2
NOTE:
Four workarounds. Two require unlocked bootloader. If none work for you,
1) make sure you are on the correct Dev Patched LGUP from this thread. (See post #2 for Dev Patched LGUP and follow the installation instructions. Uninstall any prior version of LGUP.)
2) Look over these steps again, make sure you followed them all. Do NOT skip steps!
If it STILL doesn't work, there are no more answers after this. Just flash back to US998 Oreo 20h wait for the next US998 Pie KDZ.
RECOVERY TIPS if you get stuck on logo while updating to this wonky US998 Pie. < Please stop asking in Telegram thread or creating new XDA threads when it's right here. We will just direct you back here. OK?
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4 WORKAROUND METHODS TO SUCCESSFULLY UPDATE TO US998 PIE FOR THOSE PEOPLE GETTING STUCK ON ThinQ/ LG LOGO
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METHOD #1 -- WITH OR WITHOUT UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER
I've been reading reports from other LG models (like LG G6), where LG has LG Bridge downgrade the phone back to Nougat first before then updating to Pie. LG Bridge uses full image KDZ, temporarily downloaded to PC.
So I suggest trying to Partition DL back to Nougat KDZ, Master Reset, then Partition DL to Pie KDZ. Here are the steps...
0) Using Dev Patched LGUP from this thread, REFURBISH back to US998 20h. Turn off phone, go into Download mode.
1) Flash US998 10d Nougat KDZ via Dev Patched LGUP using Partition DL mode. Select ALL partitions.
2) Master Reset. This is NOT Factory Reset.
3) Boot up to Welcome screen. Turn off phone, go into Download mode.
4) Flash US998 30b Pie KDZ via Dev Patched LGUP using Partition DL mode. Select ALL partitions.
5) Master Reset. This is NOT Factory Reset.
If you did not unlock your bootloader before doing this, then you bootloader is still locked -- because that's what you want. Finished. Set up your phone.
If you had unlocked bootloader before doing all this, you will still have it. Boot to ADB, and PLEASE follow these instructions for re-install TWRP and root!!
jreed3786 said:
The newest method you just added worked when all others failed! THANK YOU! Donation coming!
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This next method by @EstebanxZ uses parts of #1 & #3 (oldest method which works). I'll will rewrite when I get time, but right now just quoting verbatim what worked for him:
METHOD #2 -- NEEDS UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER
EstebanxZ said:
*You need to be on US99820H with unlocked bootloader*
A- First i started with refurbished US99820h
B- Then i proceeded to partition DL US99810d
C- MASTER RESET
D- Booted into OS, let the phone restart and get to the welcome screen, power off then get in bootloader mode
E- Flashed TWRP (fastboot flash recovery twrp.img) then boot to TWRP (fastboot boot twrp.img)
F- In TWRP i did this (in steps): swipe to allow modifications->factory reset->format data and type YES->reboot to recovery->factory reset->wipe system->install US99830b zip->install magisk 20.0->install latest disable verity-dm force-encrypt->install AK3 RTCD remover->reboot to system
and here i am in US99830b with magisk (WHICH is what i really wanted, to have both magisk and android 9)
this is the only way i could get my originally H931 to boot to pie with magisk, i could get to pie with H933 kdz but no magisk, because of no fastboot commands.
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This third below is our oldest method which works, but is most complicated.
METHOD #3 -- WITH TWRP
We have a working method for people with TWRP who are having trouble getting across the line for Pie. Most people have no problems updating. I didn't. However, for those who are having issues, there's a workaround, but you need TWRP installed and make sure you're using the Dev Patched LGUP from THIS thread. (See post #2 for Dev Patched LGUP and follow the installation instructions. Uninstall any prior version of LGUP.)
For users with TWRP who get stuck on ThinQ/LG logo:
0) Using Dev Patched LGUP from this thread, REFURBISH back to US998 20h. Flash TWRP recovery via fastboot. Turn off phone, go into Download mode.
1) Flash Canada H933 10h Nougat via Dev Patched LGUP using Partition DL mode -- EXCEPT for Recovery partitions, to keep TWRP. Do NOT choose "all" partitions! Omit/UNcheck the Recovery partitions.
Reboot. You will probably have lost download mode, but you've prepped your phone, corrected any partitions -- and you still have TWRP.
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NOTE: For the next step, you will need to use the much-hated "hardware button dance" to boot to TWRP custom recovery, since H933 firmware doesn't have fastboot flash commands to boot to TWRP from PC. You also no longer have root at this stage, so you can't use the excellent Reboot Recovery app or NOXX Advanced Power Menu app...
You will need to IMMEDIATELY start the "hardware button dance" just time phone reboots. This is the ONLY time I will ever tell you to use the "hardware button dance". Any other time, it's stupid and ridiculous and there are better ways to boot to TWRP custom recovery.
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2) Flash US99820e TWRP-flashable zip to get back Download mode. (Remember you KEPT TWRP recovery partition!) IF it doesn't boot, make sure you are on Magisk 18.1. Oreo TWRP-flashable zips normally require Magisk 18.x.
3) Then REFURBISH to US998 20h KDZ.
This will temporarily wipe out TWRP, but give you a completely fresh install. You will still have unlocked bootloader and fastboot flash commands.
4) Now flash TWRP recovery again via fastboot flash commands and then flash the US99830b Pie TWRP-flashable zip. See Section 6 of the WTF instructions if you need to remember all the steps to install TWRP, etc.
"Phone booted immediately on pie and everything is working great." - TESTER
You are now on US998 30b Pie!
After all that you can flash to other compatible TWRP-flashable zip if you wish.
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METHOD #4 -- WITH OR WITHOUT UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER
Thanks to @SaiLas:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81499481&postcount=593
ChazzMatt said:
US99830b_00_0902.kdz LG Bridge server link live. Enjoy!
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Hi,
I have a LS998 converted to US998, will I be able to update from the device or LG Bridge or I need to reflash with LGUP ?
caquito07 said:
Hi,
I have a LS998 converted to US998, will I be able to update from the device or LG Bridge or I need to reflash with LGUP ?
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You'll need to flash the KDZ with newer Dev Patched LGUP found in this thread, but you can use Upgrade mode which will keep your data.
If you have TWRP and root, you need to wait for @JohnFawkes to create TWRP flashable zip. Unless you want to Refurbish to full KDZ, reinstall TWRP and three root files again.
ChazzMatt said:
You'll need to flash the KDZ with Dev Patched LGUP, but you can use Upgrade mode which will keep your data.
If you have TWRP and root, you need to wait for @JohnFawkes to create TWRP flashable zip. Unless you want to Refurbish to full KDZ, reinstall TWRP and three root files again.
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I have stock rom, so I will get the KDZ and flash it with Upgrade mode. Thx.
no full kdz yet?
martin_yo said:
no full kdz yet?
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This is the KDZ thread, so of course there's full KDZ.
Please don't post nonsense anymore.
Giddy up! Thanks for setting this thread up!!
P.S. was hoping for something after 30b, but I'll take it.
ETA: I'm cool with the same version of LGUP I've been using for a while now, right?
jaysus145 said:
Giddy up! Thanks for setting this thread up!!
P.S. was hoping for something after 30b, but I'll take it.
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Technically (and don't obsess over this whatsoever), this is the KDZ released for U.S. Cellular -- but in the past it made no difference and makes no difference now. We always just grabbed the first US998 KDZ available and has worked fine for almost two years.
I will be curious though when LG releases the "USA" KDZ variant, to see if for some reason it's slightly higher number like 30c (but may be same security patch date).
In the past all US998 firmware are really the same and have had same numbering. There was no difference U.S. Cellular and official Open Market in any way we could tell.
...nvm the question was already asked.
Finally! I've tried several of the AOSP Pie ROMs and always ended up going back to stock Oreo because of the same few issues present on all AOSP ROMs. Now I'm just waiting for the TWRP version of this.
Quick question, since I want to keep my data, should I first disable any and all Magisk modules aimed at Oreo (including Xposed)?
Is it safe to flash to h931 converted and rooted to us998?
Ali1228 said:
Is it safe to flash to h931 converted and rooted to us998?
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You have two choices:
1) Wait for the TWRP-flashable zip if you want to do it the easy way. @JohnFawkes will create when he has time. Don't ask for ETA, please.
2) Otherwise, flash full Pie KDZ via Refurbish mode with Dev Patched LGUP. You'll still have unlocked bootloader. Then, follow the instruction in post #1 to reinstall TWRP and three root files:
ChazzMatt said:
With unlocked bootloader, then on Pie KDZ you can install TWRP and root.
Stable TWRP 3.2.3.7 is recommended by our TWRP dev -- yes, even on Pie.
To install TWRP and root, PLEASE follow these instructions for success!
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ChazzMatt said:
You have two choices:
1) Wwait for the TWRP-flashable zip if you want to do it the easy way.
2) Otherwise, flash full KDZ via Refurbish mode with LGUP. You'll still have unlocked bootloader. Then, follow the instruction in post #1 to reinstall TWRP and three root files:
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So i would choose 2nd option for flashing using refurb to get fresh install
But wanted to confirm if it will work cause there is guy with h930 whos stuck at v30 logo
I have h931 att
Ali1228 said:
So i would choose 2nd option for flashing using refurb to get fresh install
But wanted to confirm if it will work cause there is guy with h930 whos stuck at v30 logo
I have h931 att
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There's a guy with H930 trying to flash this US998 KDZ who's stuck on V30 logo? This isn't for H930 and is clearly stated in the Download links.
You HAVE H931 right now, or you have already converted H931 to US998 firmware?
If you've ALREADY CONVERTED to any US998 firmware (via Frankenstein method), you can then update to US998 Pie like the instructions say on page 1.
If you are bootloader unlocked and rooted, and you are on AT&T H931 TWRP flashable zip (which you shouldn't be unless you are an AT&T customer) -- simply as a precaution, maybe flash US998 Oreo 20h TWRP flashable zip before flashing full PIE US998 KDZ.
Otherwise wait for US998 Pie TWRP-flashable zip.
jaysus145 said:
ETA: I'm cool with the same version of LGUP I've been using for a while now, right?
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I have the newer versions of Dev Patched LGUP posted in all the Pie KDZ threads, as well as the WTF and Frankenstein thread. This can handle Pie. Please uninstall all previous versions and read the installation instructions carefully. Any people so far posting with issues didn't follow the installation instructions.
The older version of Dev Patched LGUP is still in the Oreo KDZ threads. It can't handle Pie, but there are uses for it so I'm keeping it there.
I been looking for this for months...
This has been Tested on my ROOTed with Magisk and BL Unlocked Moto G Stylus XT2043-4 which is The US Retail Version of G Pro, mine is US retail version with MetroPCS branding. (Yes I am Carrier Locked and Bootloader Unlocked)
1) Download Stock Moto G Pro / G Stylus Firmware (Version you are currently on)
I personally use : mirrors.lolinet (dot) com/firmware/moto/sofiap/official/
2) Extract and copy Stock boot.img to Downloads Folder in device
3) Go to Play Store and Download Free or Paid version of FK Kernel Manager.
4) Go into FK and accept ROOT privledges and go into settings ( of FK).
5) Select Downloads and accept Permission for FK to read Downloads Folder
6) Select Manual Flasher on FK, opens Downloads Folder, Selec Stockt Boot.img you extracted from Firmware.
7) Reboot! Success! Open Magisk Manager and make sure it says Not Installed. If it's Installed, restart at the top at #1
W;hy would you want to flash stock boot.img?
- Even though I shut Auto-Update OFF, updates still continue and do NOT finish.
-Magisk bit meeeeee, now I'm scared.
-Development is lacking, no custom ROMs, so OTAs Excite me.
-After Rooting my Device via LIX or Windows, PC broke (It really did, several times)
device.manager2010 said:
I been looking for this for months...
This has been Tested on my ROOTed with Magisk and BL Unlocked Moto G Stylus XT2043-4 which is The US Retail Version of G Pro, mine is US retail version with MetroPCS branding. (Yes I am Carrier Locked and Bootloader Unlocked)
1) Download Stock Moto G Pro / G Stylus Firmware (Version you are currently on)
I personally use : mirrors.lolinet (dot) com/firmware/moto/sofiap/official/
2) Extract and copy Stock boot.img to Downloads Folder in device
3) Go to Play Store and Download Free or Paid version of FK Kernel Manager.
4) Go into FK and accept ROOT privledges and go into settings ( of FK).
5) Select Downloads and accept Permission for FK to read Downloads Folder
6) Select Manual Flasher on FK, opens Downloads Folder, Selec Stockt Boot.img you extracted from Firmware.
7) Reboot! Success! Open Magisk Manager and make sure it says Not Installed. If it's Installed, restart at the top at #1
W;hy would you want to flash stock boot.img?
- Even though I shut Auto-Update OFF, updates still continue and do NOT finish.
-Magisk bit meeeeee, now I'm scared.
-Development is lacking, no custom ROMs, so OTAs Excite me.
-After Rooting my Device via LIX or Windows, PC broke (It really did, several times)
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Also to note if you update magisk with a direct install it'll patch the dtbo image so make sure you flash the stock dtbo.img too if you do a direct install
DMedina559 said:
Also to note if you update magisk with a direct install it'll patch the dtbo image so make sure you flash the stock dtbo.img too if you do a direct install
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I didn't know this, I didn't include it because I didn't do it, bout to ReROOT, what happens if you do not do it what should I look for?
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Lemme guess NO wif or BTi?
device.manager2010 said:
I didn't know this, I didn't include it because I didn't do it, bout to ReROOT, what happens if you do not do it what should I look for?
*EDIT*
Lemme guess NO wif or BTi?
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I'm not even sure what magisk does to it, but I don't think anything noticable will happen. Just any OTA will fail to install since there's a modded partition still.
DMedina559 said:
Also to note if you update magisk with a direct install it'll patch the dtbo image so make sure you flash the stock dtbo.img too if you do a direct install
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DMedina559 said:
I'm not even sure what magisk does to it, but I don't think anything noticable will happen. Just any OTA will fail to install since there's a modded partition still.
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*edit* and no audio via BT and 3.5 audio jack...
device.manager2010 said:
*edit* and no audio via BT and 3.5 audio jack...
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My bt audio was working fine
Most of the directions involve rooting android 10.
there isnt really any info on rooting latest tmobile 11.0.1.2 firmware
i have bootloader unlocked and was rooted before accidental forced update to new firmware.
can someone clarify can i just flash global rom with patched boot image or because i am on tmobile i cant?
I cant find a download of the tmobile firmware to do the magisk patch boot image..
any help to get root back would be awsome
thanks
Fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Fastboot reboot recovery
Adb sideload magisk.zip
Reboot
HueyT said:
Fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Fastboot reboot recovery
Adb sideload magisk.zip
Reboot
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Where are you getting the twrp?
I've been struggling with my phone as well. I own Tmobile OP7T in the US. I am able to convert it to international/global version and update to the latest 11.0.1.1 package. I am able to unlock SIM and unlock bootloader just fine.
However every time I try to use a patched magisk img to root my phone, my phone bricks. Every single time. I've used multiple patched img files on XDA for 11.0.1.1 and none works. And to get the phone working again, I have to use the MSMdownloadTool, revert back to Tmobile 10.0.0.13, unlock bootloader, install via flash-all.bat to international/global version, and download the OTA package to upgrade to 11.0.1.1, then I am unable to root the phone at all.
Any suggestions?
tintn00+xda said:
I've been struggling with my phone as well. I own Tmobile OP7T in the US. I am able to convert it to international/global version and update to the latest 11.0.1.1 package. I am able to unlock SIM and unlock bootloader just fine.
However every time I try to use a patched magisk img to root my phone, my phone bricks. Every single time. I've used multiple patched img files on XDA for 11.0.1.1 and none works. And to get the phone working again, I have to use the MSMdownloadTool, revert back to Tmobile 10.0.0.13, unlock bootloader, install via flash-all.bat to international/global version, and download the OTA package to upgrade to 11.0.1.1, then I am unable to root the phone at all.
Any suggestions?
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recovery.img
drive.google.com
rename to twrp.img and move file to adb folder in windows10
HueyT said:
recovery.img
drive.google.com
rename to twrp.img and move file to adb folder in windows10
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Yes I found the file after some digging earlier today.
tintn00+xda said:
I've been struggling with my phone as well. I own Tmobile OP7T in the US. I am able to convert it to international/global version and update to the latest 11.0.1.1 package. I am able to unlock SIM and unlock bootloader just fine.
However every time I try to use a patched magisk img to root my phone, my phone bricks. Every single time. I've used multiple patched img files on XDA for 11.0.1.1 and none works. And to get the phone working again, I have to use the MSMdownloadTool, revert back to Tmobile 10.0.0.13, unlock bootloader, install via flash-all.bat to international/global version, and download the OTA package to upgrade to 11.0.1.1, then I am unable to root the phone at all.
Any suggestions?
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Did u slove it ? I have same problem
I have been digging through these forums, but can't find an straight step-by-step guide explaining how you go about manually updating the firmware on this device when you have the bootloader unlocked, TWRP installed, and rooted with Magisk.
I know that having the bootloader unlocked means that the device can no longer get updates automatically and that the updates have to be manually downloaded installed from the ASUS website. But what I don't understand is how to install the firmware from the ASUS website and still keep TWRP recovery and Magisk root.
This is my first time updating the device after I first set it up in January, so I would very much appreciate it if some one knowledgeable could explain this process to me
(In case you need to know, I'm currently on WW-32.2810.2212.241 firmware, with TWRP 3.70_12-0 and Magisk 25.2 installed.)
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I have been digging through these forums, but can't find an straight step-by-step guide explaining how you go about manually updating the firmware on this device when you have the bootloader unlocked, TWRP installed, and rooted with Magisk.
I know that having the bootloader unlocked means that the device can no longer get updates automatically and that the updates have to be manually downloaded installed from the ASUS website. But what I don't understand is how to install the firmware from the ASUS website and still keep TWRP recovery and Magisk root.
This is my first time updating the device after I first set it up in January, so I would very much appreciate it if some one knowledgeable could explain this process to me
(In case you need to know, I'm currently on WW-32.2810.2212.241 firmware, with TWRP 3.70_12-0 and Magisk 25.2 installed.)
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Hi Bro.
Your ROG Phone was CN and did you flash the RAW WW firmware?.
Regards!.
jmaeshawn said:
I have been digging through these forums, but can't find an straight step-by-step guide explaining how you go about manually updating the firmware on this device when you have the bootloader unlocked, TWRP installed, and rooted with Magisk.
I know that having the bootloader unlocked means that the device can no longer get updates automatically and that the updates have to be manually downloaded installed from the ASUS website. But what I don't understand is how to install the firmware from the ASUS website and still keep TWRP recovery and Magisk root.
This is my first time updating the device after I first set it up in January, so I would very much appreciate it if some one knowledgeable could explain this process to me
(In case you need to know, I'm currently on WW-32.2810.2212.241 firmware, with TWRP 3.70_12-0 and Magisk 25.2 installed.)
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I think twrp will not work properly with android 13 because twrp is made for android 12
Dumper UL full upgrade and you will get Boot.img and recovery.img (keep both files at safe place).
Use magisk manager to patch the boot file.
Keep recovery.img (original A13) and TWRP.img safe in ADB root folder (dont mix them up).
1. Update FOTA to Android 13 by copy UL full upgrade into root folder of your phone. If copy from PC/laptop with cable then unplug the cable, your phone will recognize the package, (if you already change COUNTRY CODE and currently use WW 241 rom that will be success update). Otherwise, reboot your device and pop up will appear. Wait the phone is fully reboot and set up everything.
2. Reboot your phone into download mode/fastboot mode (it's better that you should enable USB debug/Developer mode before doing anything). Using CMD command to flash patched boot from Magisk Manager. And reboot, now your phone could gain back root.
3. Check again if the recovery is gone or not. If it's gone, then use termux or any terminal emulator for the "dd command".
You will gain back the TWRP, if any failed, flash back original recovery.img that you have lately in ADB folder on your PC.
PS: backup everything, since going back from Android 13 to Android 12 need to full factory reset.
Br,
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
I think twrp will not work properly with android 13 because twrp is made for android 12
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I'm on WW-33.0610.2810.81, and TWRP seems to be working OK so far