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[Q] Flashing GSM Rom on CDMA Tab

I can't seem to find a good post or thread about this so I'll be the one to ask the dumbest question.
Can a GSM rom be flashed to a CDMA tab? Other than networking issue with the modem, will phone actually boot and be usable on wifi? I'm assuming it most likely will either not work at all or just FC constantly but wanted to ask first.
MODS please delete after a few answers. I don't want to waste thread space...

Anybody has flashed this before ? And i don't know can Verizon tab be able to flash rom for Sprint Tab ?
Waiting for anwser too .
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connexion2005 said:
I can't seem to find a good post or thread about this so I'll be the one to ask the dumbest question.
Can a GSM rom be flashed to a CDMA tab? Other than networking issue with the modem, will phone actually boot and be usable on wifi? I'm assuming it most likely will either not work at all or just FC constantly but wanted to ask first.
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One of the other members did and it worked, I am not sure what was FC'ing but he was using it that way. A word of WARNING, if you accidentally flash the modem with the GSM one, its dead forever! You cannot restore it!!
But yeah it should boot, and be able to use WiFi.
lhttan said:
Anybody has flashed this before ? And i don't know can Verizon tab be able to flash rom for Sprint Tab ?
Waiting for anwser too .
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Verizon and Sprint use the same radio's so this should not be an issue

OK second question. Where on earth can I find the VZW firmware files to use with Odin or Heimdall? I flashed the Klean ROM and like it but then I realized I was having problems finding the stock pit and pda files to revert back to stock if needed!
I would love if I could use GSM ROM's. I bought a Verizon TAB (mistake now that I realized this) and just use it for WIFI only so network access is not an issue for me.

Is that file you need ?

lhttan said:
Is that file you need ?
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Downloading now but I'm pretty sure thats it! You are awesome. And I'm a lazy searcher.

try this... its the vzw recovery package i use... unrar and bring it into hiemdall... try using the voodoo overclocked kernal with it... great improvements, blazing fast, and the sound is unmatched... im not sure why, and i could very well be doing it wrong... but when i flash the zImage for the kernal, i always have to flash that zImage into the recovery as well... like i said idk why but 90% of the time my flash will fail unless i do that... so if you have any problems try it... hope this helps!
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TC4G5IYC

probably the same files... beat me to it haha

I'd actually really like to know this as well... I've got a VZW tab I was given from a friend who updated to a Xoom... I'm only ever gonna use it wifi, and am a bit disappointed in the lack of roms for CDMA tabs... if a GSM Rom would work, and let me use wifi, that would be great for folks like me.

How can I avoid to flash the modem with the GSM one ? I usally use heimdall-frontend.exe to flash !

I could be wrong, but if you go through frontend dont you have to manually palce the moden file into the slot for modem? couldnt you just flash everything but modem? or is it in the kernal as well??

Soft
Brick.
arariel said:
I'd actually really like to know this as well... I've got a VZW tab I was given from a friend who updated to a Xoom... I'm only ever gonna use it wifi, and am a bit disappointed in the lack of roms for CDMA tabs... if a GSM Rom would work, and let me use wifi, that would be great for folks like me.
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You could always contribute instead of just ***** about the lack of support. You got a free Tab for pete's sake....

Boushh said:
Soft
Brick.
You could always contribute instead of just ***** about the lack of support. You got a free Tab for pete's sake....
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Wow, ok... I just got the damn thing, let me, you know, learn how to code and program etc... got a while?
Yeah, I got a free tab, and I know next to nothing about it, so I'm trying to find out some information. I dunno that I would call expressing mild disappointment really classifies as "*****ing" but, hey, thanks for YOUR contribution to the thread too, guy. Super helpful. I understand the VZW tab isn't nearly as popular, and that means less people working on it, or maybe there are technical difficulties or something. I have no idea. I just know there is less information, etc. out there about it, and that's disappointing. Nowhere did I say anything like "people here suck for not supporting my device!" The ROM makers here are a talented bunch, that much is obvious... I really like what they're doing, and I'm guessing so does the OP. That's why we're asking about GSM roms... we obviously liked something someone made, and wish we could use it on our device. We're trying to find information, and you come and attack someone with the equivalent of an ER nurse getting mad at a Vet for coming in with a question about their daughter, and demanding that they help treat her themselves.
If I had ANYTHING even CLOSE to as helpful as some of the people here to contribute right now, I would... but I don't... I'm just trying to learn about this device. At my level of knowledge right now, I don't HAVE anything to give. So very sorry if that somehow offends you personally.

That was ugly!

Boushh said:
Soft
Brick.
You could always contribute instead of just ***** about the lack of support. You got a free Tab for pete's sake....
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Hmm. I wonder what my PM reply from you will have to say in it lol. Anyhow, is a soft brick inevitable? Are there options I can avoid such as obviously not flashing the modem? Or param.lfs? To prevent a soft brick. One person claims it worked on a certain ROM from them. I know I can find out the hard way myself but if I can benefit from someone else's experience I'd like to see if I can do that first.

connexion2005 said:
Hmm. I wonder what my PM reply from you will have to say in it lol. Anyhow, is a soft brick inevitable? Are there options I can avoid such as obviously not flashing the modem? Or param.lfs? To prevent a soft brick. One person claims it worked on a certain ROM from them. I know I can find out the hard way myself but if I can benefit from someone else's experience I'd like to see if I can do that first.
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Think about it guys you've got devs, and then you have those of us who are just using what the devs design, be it lack of knowledge or lack of effort, either way if you have a free tab, make a backup, make a couple backups, and try it, or maybe get with a dev working on your tab to add the features of the gsm tab to our vzw tab. help them test it, It makes sense that devs get pissed when someone says i got a free tab, do some research, make some effort to further the development for a device in which the devs purchase in most cases with they're own money, and if they brick it in the process they are out alot more money then you are. and the way they save them selves is by again treading on undiscovered territory. So instead of asking make some attempt. learn to use the emulator, learn your device, if you are just getting to know the device then it may not be a good idea to jump right into rooting, and flashing roms....

matthewflinchbaugh said:
Think about it guys you've got devs, and then you have those of us who are just using what the devs design, be it lack of knowledge or lack of effort, either way if you have a free tab, make a backup, make a couple backups, and try it, or maybe get with a dev working on your tab to add the features of the gsm tab to our vzw tab. help them test it, It makes sense that devs get pissed when someone says i got a free tab, do some research, make some effort to further the development for a device in which the devs purchase in most cases with they're own money, and if they brick it in the process they are out alot more money then you are. and the way they save them selves is by again treading on undiscovered territory. So instead of asking make some attempt. learn to use the emulator, learn your device, if you are just getting to know the device then it may not be a good idea to jump right into rooting, and flashing roms....
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Good post. Hope you weren't referring to me though! Check my sig I've been around the block with Android.
Oh and I'm running Overcome ROM right now on my VZW TAB. I'll be posting a video of the steps to take to ensure this works correctly some time this weekend.
Looks like my VZW may work out afterall...

arariel said:
Wow, ok... I just got the damn thing, let me, you know, learn how to code and program etc... got a while?
Yeah, I got a free tab, and I know next to nothing about it, so I'm trying to find out some information. I dunno that I would call expressing mild disappointment really classifies as "*****ing" but, hey, thanks for YOUR contribution to the thread too, guy. Super helpful. I understand the VZW tab isn't nearly as popular, and that means less people working on it, or maybe there are technical difficulties or something. I have no idea. I just know there is less information, etc. out there about it, and that's disappointing. Nowhere did I say anything like "people here suck for not supporting my device!" The ROM makers here are a talented bunch, that much is obvious... I really like what they're doing, and I'm guessing so does the OP. That's why we're asking about GSM roms... we obviously liked something someone made, and wish we could use it on our device. We're trying to find information, and you come and attack someone with the equivalent of an ER nurse getting mad at a Vet for coming in with a question about their daughter, and demanding that they help treat her themselves.
If I had ANYTHING even CLOSE to as helpful as some of the people here to contribute right now, I would... but I don't... I'm just trying to learn about this device. At my level of knowledge right now, I don't HAVE anything to give. So very sorry if that somehow offends you personally.
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LOL You just had a *****fit with the best CDMA dev we have, nice work.

How did you do it?
Hey man, watched your video review great stuff, any update date on how you got the rom on your CDMA Tab however? I just got a Sprint Tab and would love to flash Overcome on it...thanks for any advice
connexion2005 said:
Good post. Hope you weren't referring to me though! Check my sig I've been around the block with Android.
Oh and I'm running Overcome ROM right now on my VZW TAB. I'll be posting a video of the steps to take to ensure this works correctly some time this weekend.
Looks like my VZW may work out afterall...
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connexion2005 said:
Good post. Hope you weren't referring to me though! Check my sig I've been around the block with Android.
Oh and I'm running Overcome ROM right now on my VZW TAB. I'll be posting a video of the steps to take to ensure this works correctly some time this weekend.
Looks like my VZW may work out afterall...
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hey connexion2005, any update on the video? i´ve been surfing around the forums for a couple of hours now and haven´t found any procedures on how to get overcome on the VZW tab. just wondering

[Contribution] Buying extra Motorola Atrix phones for ROM creator devs

Greetings everyone,
Well, Please know that I'm just placing an idea here and it's up for discuss before executing.
We (Users) sometime see those new atrix roms posted here and we think.. Oh! I don't want to flash a new rom now because I need my phone up and running or because we don't have the time.. But... I was just thinking then how it is for the devs??!
I'm talking especially about Ririal and Kennethpenn. Wouldn't it be easier and more convenience for them to have another Atrix phone beside theirs to crap the hell out of it testing new things for next rom changes and added features for all of us? + It still makes a nice gift for all the great work they have done here for all of us.
I was thinking that a new off-contact Atrix 4G at amazon wireless costs $600 USD.
So if we said each contribution is $20. then we need 30 donations each to buy an Atrix. 60 to buy two, for Riral and Kennethpenn.
That is just one suggestion on how donations are divided. I'd like members opinions as well Riral's and Kennethpenn's response about the idea.
Thanks.

I think its a great idea/gesture. I just wish I had done money to donate. Switching jobs now. Hopefully I'll be able to contribute soon.
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We have 2 extra in the office that I will talk to my boss about letting go for less than 600. Ill reply back later with the price
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I would much rather get it into the hands of people like Quarx, who are working on 2nd Init or the Devs who think they might have a chance to bypass or crack the bootloader. Like the guy that cracked the Xperia X10 bootloader.

ikenley said:
I would much rather get it into the hands of people like Quarx, who are working on 2nd Init or the Devs who think they might have a chance to bypass or crack the bootloader. Like the guy that cracked the Xperia X10 bootloader.
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I'm with you on this one. Most of the guys here probably have a backup phone to use if things go downhill while deving.

What a nice gesture, guys. This is really kind of you to think about.
However, I strongly reject the idea that any Atrix devs need an extra phone. With the exception of kholk, who is working hard on the bootloader (if he's still working on it), none of us are at risk for bricking our devices. Save your money or donate to the themers and MOD creators instead.
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kennethpenn said:
What a nice gesture, guys. This is really kind of you to think about.
However, I strongly reject the idea that any Atrix devs need an extra phone. With the exception of kholk, who is working hard on the bootloader (if he's still working on it), none of us are at risk for bricking our devices. Save your money or donate to the themers and MOD creators instead.
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He has a dev atrix and a couple of guinea pigs already, still actively working on it.

well i want to get the evo 3d but im stuck on a 2 year contract so if I sell the phone for 600 i can pay 300 to cancel contract and 200 for the evo 3d...hm oh wellz. XD

We need here TripNRaver
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=2689951
Best ROM developer on Xperia X10 and since x10 has an locked bootloader I think atrix is like this phone.

Alejandrissimo said:
We need here TripNRaver
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=2689951
Best ROM developer on Xperia X10 and since x10 has an locked bootloader I think atrix is like this phone.
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Almost all bootloaders are locked. Its the signing/encrypting that is the problem not the lock.

Appreciate the gesture guys. The kind of work we do, at it's worst, will require a reflash. While a second device would be nice to have (Atrix is my main device, so every time I mess up I get to wipe all personal settings ), it's not really needed. If you want to contribute, the donations you guys already send us are more than enough.

Thank you. it was just an idea.
Because we know how it must suck to have your device offline and in the bed-test for too long in order to bring those goodies for us.
I hope you guys will continue supporting the Atrix after a method to bypass the bootloader is achieved. It must be a harder work if it was a full-featured rom, so maybe we will re-open this subject then.
Thanks.

Well if new phones do come out, some employees at certian national retailers do get discounts on phones. I know at some places this can be $200. Where I work the atrix was about $200 off for an off-contract phone. So if in the furture a new phone does come out that the devs need then it might be a good idea to try that route. Also, since it is considered a "gift" than it should not be breaking any internal rules of any kind.

I donated to tenfar specifically so he could get a phone. anyone know if he still around?
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Gutterball said:
Almost all bootloaders are locked. Its the signing/encrypting that is the problem not the lock.
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yep x10 is signed/encrypted just like Atrix and now x10 has nice gingerbread roms, MIUI and CM

Alejandrissimo said:
yep x10 is signed/encrypted just like Atrix and now x10 has nice gingerbread roms, MIUI and CM
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Partially true. The security on the x10 is very different than the security on the Atrix. Motorola seem to be the only people who are able to do it properly

To Root or not to Root, That is the Question.

I recieved my One on Friday, and been debating whether or not to root since I cut the seal.
If you rooted, convince me.
If you kept it stock convince me to.
Thanks in Advance
Sent from HTC One

Kwongger said:
I recieved my One on Friday, and been debating whether or not to root since I cut the seal.
If you rooted, convince me.
If you kept it stock convince me to.
Thanks in Advance
Sent from HTC One
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I played around with my one for about a week before I rooted. If you have to be convinced then you should just stay stock until you get bored... If that's possible
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Kwongger said:
I recieved my One on Friday, and been debating whether or not to root since I cut the seal.
If you rooted, convince me.
If you kept it stock convince me to.
Thanks in Advance
Sent from HTC One
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if you are asking whether you should root your phone, i suggest that you stay at stock!
i rooted mine as soon as it came out of the box.

Aldo101t said:
if you are asking whether you should root your phone, i suggest that you stay at stock!
i rooted mine as soon as it came out of the box.
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Why do you suggest that I stay stock?
I am not a n00b or anything... I am just leary of HTC knowing what I am doing (i.e. voiding my warranty)

Yeah Dude, no one in here will "convince " you to root or not. If you are asking that question especially in this Forum you should not root and stay stock.

I just rooted mine to test out that logo to menu button but I couldn't because of the update.I'm just rooted waiting on a perfect rom with the updated base
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LOL Definitely a NOOB, less that 50 post is a noob, besides HTC doesn't care what you do with your phone, In fact.. they give you the tools to unlock the bootloader on htcdev.
My advice ..stay stock. and have fun customizing your device on mycolorscreen.com
Kwongger said:
Why do you suggest that I stay stock?
I am not a n00b or anything... I am just leary of HTC knowing what I am doing (i.e. voiding my warranty)
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engelsione said:
LOL Definitely a NOOB, less that 50 post is a noob, besides HTC doesn't care what you do with your phone, In fact.. they give you the tools to unlock the bootloader on htcdev.
My advice ..stay stock. and have fun customizing your device on mycolorscreen.com
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Kwongger said:
I recieved my One on Friday, and been debating whether or not to root since I cut the seal.
If you rooted, convince me.
If you kept it stock convince me to.
Thanks in Advance
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I rooted after a week, but I could personally care less if you root yours or not. If you aren't new, then you should already know what to do.

Personally I think it is a little deeper than the question you pose. To me it is all about pushing Android itself to better places and thus having wonderful developers in here doing just that. Supporting the developers as they help mold Android into the best it can be is what it is all about. HTC and other manufacturers do take note of what is going on by the developers on this website and thus, it is helping to mold Android to better things. That is just my humble feelings on that.
In saying all of that, I have not even rooted yet...LOL!!! I always root and support the devs but I will feel way more comfortable when that 4.2 update hits this phone to do so. I thought we had it for a sec there with that first update. Not real sure why I feel this way other than feeling all warm a cozy and to settle in on a particular rom and kernnel. I am not what you would call a flash junkie so when I flash something I like it to be at least based on the latest Android version if possible. And I am a dummy at this dev stuff so there ya go my 2 cents. :silly:

budroux said:
Personally I think it is a little deeper than the question you pose. To me it is all about pushing Android itself to better places and thus having wonderful developers in here doing just that. Supporting the developers as they help mold Android into the best it can be is what it is all about. HTC and other manufacturers do take note of what is going on by the developers on this website and thus, it is helping to mold Android to better things. That is just my humble feelings on that.
In saying all of that, I have not even rooted yet...LOL!!! I always root and support the devs but I will feel way more comfortable when that 4.2 update hits this phone to do so. I thought we had it for a sec there with that first update. Not real sure why I feel this way other than feeling all warm a cozy and to settle in on a particular rom and kernnel. I am not what you would call a flash junkie so when I flash something I like it to be at least based on the latest Android version if possible. And I am a dummy at this dev stuff so there ya go my 2 cents. :silly:
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You really shouldn't be asking us... The bigger question is will root benefit you? Everyone uses their device differently... It's not up to us if it will be better for YOU.

tkoreaper said:
You really shouldn't be asking us... The bigger question is will root benefit you? Everyone uses their device differently... It's not up to us if it will be better for YOU.
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I never asked a question. I was just giving a humble opinion concerning my personal feelings about rooting in general.

budroux said:
I never asked a question. I was just giving a humble opinion concerning my personal feelings about rooting in general.
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Sorry about that, didn't mean to quote you. I clicked the wrong "reply" button... I wish they'd change that lol.

tkoreaper said:
Sorry about that, didn't mean to quote you. I clicked the wrong "reply" button... I wish they'd change that lol.
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No worries. I actually felt that is what you meant to do....after I posted to your reply and thought about it. :laugh:

I traditionally root for ad blockers and backups. On my Transformer, this doesn't void my warranty, not sure about the One

budroux said:
Personally I think it is a little deeper than the question you pose. To me it is all about pushing Android itself to better places and thus having wonderful developers in here doing just that. Supporting the developers as they help mold Android into the best it can be is what it is all about. HTC and other manufacturers do take note of what is going on by the developers on this website and thus, it is helping to mold Android to better things. That is just my humble feelings on that.
In saying all of that, I have not even rooted yet...LOL!!! I always root and support the devs but I will feel way more comfortable when that 4.2 update hits this phone to do so. I thought we had it for a sec there with that first update. Not real sure why I feel this way other than feeling all warm a cozy and to settle in on a particular rom and kernnel. I am not what you would call a flash junkie so when I flash something I like it to be at least based on the latest Android version if possible. And I am a dummy at this dev stuff so there ya go my 2 cents. :silly:
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THANKS! That is the type of answer I wanted!
Anyways, I ended up rooting and am LOVING it! :laugh:

bootloader locked bs....

I think this is bs. No roms,no nothing for this damn phone still. Its been months and no progress. I am not a developer and yes i complaining. Nobody can say that the bootloader is locked down or its because of kitkat... look at the g2 the g3 its insane with how much roms there is. I dont believe anything or anyone saying the bootloader is locked....A BUNCH OF BS!!!. I am going to look into developing for this phone because we are at a standstill for far too long. Gonna install linux on my computer when i have free time and atart putting in work.

podagee said:
I think this is bs. No roms,no nothing for this damn phone still. Its been months and no progress. I am not a developer and yes i complaining. Nobody can say that the bootloader is locked down or its because of kitkat... look at the g2 the g3 its insane with how much roms there is. I dont believe anything or anyone saying the bootloader is locked....A BUNCH OF BS!!!. I am going to look into developing for this phone because we are at a standstill for far too long. Gonna install linux on my computer when i have free time and atart putting in work.
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Feel exactly the same.
This phone is like a king among phones, but a king who is in exile
Even with stock this phone is simply outstanding and I'm sure LG will update it to lollipop
But it needs lots of developer love for sure
I'm also learning how to develop, just for the love of this device
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Not by any means a developer, but I'm pretty tech savvy and know a few languages, so if i can help in any way let me know. I want to get this ball rolling!

We are gonna need some help from mattwheat also. Busy this weekend but will check out some things soon....

Guys the bootloader is definitely locked down tighter than sh#!. But there is a work around. I.e. "BUMP"
With the Flex 2 now out I figured all hope WS gone for this device. If I knew more or had the time to learn like I used to have we would be rockin some AOKP, RESERECTION, OR some CM-12 based ROM.
I used to be on night shift for years and had all the time in the world after work (hence my 3am and 4am post). But I've left that company to start a new job that is now day shift. Which allows me more time with my son. But cuts into the amount of time I used to have. But I wouldn't change it for the world. But I will help anytime I can. But I think by summer I may move to either the Nexus 6 or the Flex 2 <--- only if the boot loader is unlockable like the LG G3 is.

It is a shame about the boot loader. Gave the flex to my daughter and moved on to the
Nexus 6 and have no regrets.

Great news cm12 incoming.check out lg-devs at github

Got 4.4.2 ZVB Rooted w/ TWRP 2.8.0.0 w/bump so if you need a tester i'll be scoping the forums, if you need a tester!
Sent from my LG-LS995 Keep on Flexin!

http://opensource.lge.com/osList/list?m=Mc001&s=Sc002
The 995 is on this list......

sickkside13 said:
Great news cm12 incoming.check out lg-devs at github
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Can't find anything on it... Provide link please?

XDAkilla757 said:
Can't find anything on it... Provide link please?
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https://github.com/lg-devs?tab=repositories
It's about as old as this thread. This phone needs a developer willing to spend some time. Start a CM bounty thread and see where that goes

Supertacomonkeyexplosion said:
https://github.com/lg-devs?tab=repositories
It's about as old as this thread. This phone needs a developer willing to spend some time. Start a CM bounty thread and see where that goes
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Since it is rootable and a custom recovery can be installed. It should be a near walk in the park for the devs.

Looking into the future?

XDA has become part of my morning routine now days. Getting up, eating and checking to see if any breakthrough came with the Sprint G4. I may just be blind, however I don't see anything coming soon. Granted it's a /newer/ phone which plays a huge role. Anyways does anybody know of anything relating to what's going on with the Sprint G4 rooting process or possible new ROMS that may be coming out if I didn't see a root already available?
Note: I'm also not the most knowledgeable when it comes to this but I know my fair share.

You should probably follow this thread for now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3163925

tourbound129 said:
You should probably follow this thread for now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3163925
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Thank-you for the link! After I posted this I found another thread where a few developers have managed to get root with all carriers however it isn't necessarily the "easiest" way to succeed in their efforts. They just don't want so many bricked phones which I understand. However, thank-you again!

this crap is taking ridiculously long.

iiEatTurdz said:
this crap is taking ridiculously long.
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Sprint G4 is already rooted, and chances of bootloader unlock are slim to none.
Tisch22 said:
Thank-you for the link! After I posted this I found another thread where a few developers have managed to get root with all carriers however it isn't necessarily the "easiest" way to succeed in their efforts. They just don't want so many bricked phones which I understand. However, thank-you again!
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If you follow the directions carefully then its not so bad.