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[ROM] Unleashed 3.0 Alpha! AOSP Fun! Jet pack not included.[Updated!]

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THIS IS AN ALHPA! Make sure you know what you are doing before flashing because there are a few things you need to do for things to work!
Thanks:
Thanks for cvpcs for publicly posting his source, which I compiled from.
Thanks slayher for his vendor setup, for a huge amount of help building my original AOSP build(I decided to switch to building from cvpcs' afterwards), and for the USB fix.
Thanks blackdroid for the idea to fix the sound.
Thanks to Speels for providing me a server to host this ROM on, and his unending moral support
Thanks to Jackson Barber for testing this.
Thanks to Justin Rogers, for giving the the DX proprietaries.
Thanks to Jrummy16 for helping me with some unlisted things
Thanks everyone for the constant support when this starting driving me INSANE
Thanks tanknspank for reading this over
Thanks to my girlfriend for letting me work on this and not getting angry(LOL)
Current bugs:
Phone reboots when you press the sleep/wake button
Video camera crashes
Accelerometer doesn't work
Not sure about others...
Please report any bugs to [email protected]
Features:
From source AOSP ROM
Extra mods in the settings
Zero Motoblur.
Rotary lock screen(Kinda defeats the purpose at the moment haha)
Lock screen music controls(Again defeats the purpose at the moment )
Built in USB tethering
Eliot Stocker's MusicMod
Cytown phone
More to come...
Pre-install steps:
If you would like USB to work, and to have the ability to pull the battery and always reboot into recovery(as long as you don't sbf) follow these steps. You will need USB debugging enabled for these steps.
Step 1: Download the files here for windows and here for Linux depending on what OS you are running. Linux and Windows only for now.
Step 2: Windows: Run dopreinstall.bat with USB debugging on, on your phone.
Linux: Open terminal and cd to the folder you extracted the zip from. Then type "chmod 0755 dopreinstall.sh" then "./dopreinstall.sh" with USb debugging on, on your phone.
How to install:
Step 1: Download and install Koush's bootstrap application if not already done.
Step 2: Copy Unleashed30AlphaDX.zip to your sdcard and then unmount
Step 3: Bootstrap recovery, then reboot recovery
Step 4: Mount /system in mounts and storage
Step 5: Install Unleashed30AlphaDX.zip from the sdcard
Step 6: Wipe data/factory reset(Not needed if coming from any Fission release, but recommended, as it may help fix some bugs)
Step 7: Reboot.
Step 8: Once your phone boots, give it around 2-3 minutes before you start using it. Tap the screen every 30-40 seconds to keep it from locking and rebooting.
Step 9: If you get stuck at the Setup Wizard, go back to the "Welcome To DROIDX" screen and tap all four corners until it either goes to the home screen, or when you hit the home button it goes to the home screen.
Step 10: Once out of the Setup Wizard, go to your settings, display, and set the display lock to 30 minutes so it doesn't keep shutting off and rebooting.
For USB to work, you will need to have the USB cable plugged in while booting or it will not charge or allow you to copy files to your sdcard. You can always charge through an outlet though.
When you boot, you may get a few force closes. Always select wait on these. You may also get Android System, select wait for that also.
For further support on how to do some of these steps, please join my IRC chat. Go to http://epicroms.com/blog/?page_id=2.
Even tho this is being posted a little after 12AM EST, HAPPY THANKS GIVING!
Follow me on Twitter
Oh and I almost forgot with writing that long post. Here is your download!
For the most up to date info, or just a place to chill, come to my IRC channel.
MD5 sums:
06f5d6140b90ef89d59281ad6cb92552 Unleashed30AlphaDX.zip
3abc60718ab3c30e375df83e6b055270 preinstallstuff.zip
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I will be releasing my source on Github once I get everything working. In the mean time, check out http://github.com/cvpcs for the ROM source.
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CVPCS were working on a way to get around the bootloader issue by double booting or something of that nature. Is this essentially what your doing with this or is this a motorola rom with all blur removed?

Gimpeh said:
CVPCS were working on a way to get around the bootloader issue by double booting or something of that nature. Is this essentially what your doing with this or is this a motorola rom with all blur removed?
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What you are talking about is hijack. This uses hijack, this is from source. Has 0 blur in it. Stock 100%.

Stock Kernel?
I'm just interested, I very much appreciate any and all new roms on the market.

Gimpeh said:
Stock Kernel?
I'm just interested, I very much appreciate any and all new roms on the market.
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Yeah, it uses the stock kernel. That's what hijack is used for.

Alright I'm somewhat confused. Just to be clear, the kernel that is in this rom is NOT what is included in any of the motorola OTA's correct? If so, your awesome.

Gimpeh said:
Alright I'm somewhat confused. Just to be clear, the kernel that is in this rom is NOT what is included in any of the motorola OTA's correct? If so, your awesome.
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Oh sorry my mistake, I thought you meant the stock Motorola kernel, which it does use. Sorry for the confusion.

I'm confused as well. I thought hijacking meant you were able to kick into a custom kernel somehow. Can someone explain this hijack thing to me?

It sounds like the rom is just a stripped apart OTA.

Gimpeh said:
It sounds like the rom is just a stripped apart OTA.
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No from my understanding this is very different. This is built from the actual source files provided by google, so it doesn't start from the ota updates from moto. Whereas other roms take the moto roms and strip away as much as they can, this starts from the actual source files from google so it contains nothing from Moto in the rom itself. Yes, you still get the Moto kernel, but this is a big step forward. To get to this point is really amazing--mad props to everyone.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

If true then (kernel aside) this paves the way for AOSP roms such as CM! Thank the heavens!

Gimpeh said:
If true then (kernel aside) this paves the way for AOSP roms such as CM! Thank the heavens!
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Yeah the kernel is still a big problem but this should make custom roms a lot easier once the bugs are worked out. Full cyanogen needs a custom kernel I hear but at least we can get something close hopefully.

Gimpeh said:
If true then (kernel aside) this paves the way for AOSP roms such as CM! Thank the heavens!
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Agreed! A rom that is truly from source I would think should be much faster than a moto rom that has been stripped out! ...guess we will see!
Anyone with reports on this?
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

Would an apply like widget locker bypass the reboot issue?

I am really curious to see this rom progress but for now i think it may have too many bugs to use as a daily driver. I will be following this thread though for updates :-D Good Job Matt4542

Awesome! I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere but does it matter if I'm running the P3droid's leaked 2.3.320 software?

For what it's worth here's the Quadrant scores (no overclocks, etc., but it looks like stagefright is on by default in the rom). Yes it is fast.

eulerphi8 said:
For what it's worth here's the Quadrant scores (no overclocks, etc.). Yes it is fast.
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Awesome! Are you running 2.3.15 or 2.3.320?

I tried this out on 2.3.320. It was really fast and is almost good to use as a daily driver. Of course not being able to turn the screen off without it rebooting is kind of a big deal. Great work guys - I have been wanting AOSP on my X for a long time.
I removed the install and went back to an old nandroid but will be following the progress closely. Thanks again.

slugabed24 said:
I tried this out on 2.3.320. It was really fast and is almost good to use as a daily driver. Of course not being able to turn the screen off without it rebooting is kind of a big deal. Great work guys - I have been wanting AOSP on my X for a long time.
I removed the install and went back to an old nandroid but will be following the progress closely. Thanks again.
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So you installed it over 2.3.320? No issues besides the ones listed above?

[TOOL]Official Sony Flash Tool | MORE INFO | 06 December | SITCKY THREAD REQ

Hello guys! Sony has released a brand new flash tool for re-flashing stock firmwares to our Xperia devices. There's even no need to get ftf file with stock before, as the tool detects your device and downloads stock ROM for you.
Why I posted this here? To make developers' work easier and provide people simpler way to re-flash stock firmware. <---- STICKY THREAD REQUEST
What it exactly does:
Detects your device
Downloads the LATEST stock firmware for your device
Flashes the stock ROM
Requirements:
One of the supported devices
USB Cable
Unlocked device's bootloader (to unlock go HERE)
Supported devices:
Xperia arc S
Xperia arc
Xperia S
MORE SUPPORTED DEVICES SOON!
DOWNLOAD HERE!
OFFICIAL SONY ARTICLE
Here's how does the new tool work:
Screenshot:
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This thread isn't "thanks" producer and I didn't post it in development section by mistake. All the reasons are in the second para.
All credits go to Sony as it's not my work, I just gave it to you closer.

Its just beta i guess isnt it ?
Read on fb tfs

cannot relock again:crying:

Why do you wanna lock it again?
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

stupid question: but for re-have DRM rights officially when I use this software?
Not expected a procedure to get them back officially form Sony?

MK_II said:
cannot relock again:crying:
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Of course you can. Not with this tool but generally it is possible
kingserpent said:
Why do you wanna lock it again?
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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To get everything back stock in case something
DomusX10 said:
stupid question: but for re-have DRM rights officially when I use this software?
Not expected a procedure to get them back officially form Sony?
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I dunno what you mean. Pls, more details what do you want to do
justkiddinghere said:
Its just beta i guess isnt it ?
Read on fb tfs
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Yes beta but it works well
Sent from best smartphone in the world - HTC One X with Liquid Smooth JB

maxio1998 said:
I dunno what you mean. Pls, more details what do you want to do
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I mean if Sony make it possible to recover even if the DRM rights, when you do this procedure to return to the stock rom ... if in future releases of this program, could introduce this.
I guess that's the right idea.

DomusX10 said:
I mean if Sony make it possible to recover even if the DRM rights, when you do this procedure to return to the stock rom ... if in future releases of this program, could introduce this.
I guess that's the right idea.
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OK... Yup, it's great idea.

More info added to thread

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35096528#post35096528 (OP)

did this flash tool support linux ?
or will support in the future

Easy way to downgrade...
I should have read the instructions more carefully before using this tool. I have been unable to upgrade my Arc S ever since I unlocked it and thought this was a simple solution. Unfortunately I didn't read the details before I pressed the button. The string 4.0.2.A.62 is the build number, not the Android version. Now I downgraded to 2.3.4
What it exactly does:
Detects your device
Downloads the LATEST stock firmware for your device
Flashes the stock ROM
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Latest seems to be a bit off in this first version...

sony ericson emma link, as i can se all forgot abot this

Well,now this will most definitely be handy for those new members with unlocked bootloaders and a quick fix to getting device working again if they are in trouble i. e. hung or bootloops etc.etc...
No more crying messages.
(Really gets on my nerve.Because its always stated beforehand about the risk if something goes wrong,they never read this or pretend not to understand)
Its a good customer support act by SONY.
So,they have not given upgrades to 2011 devices.But,maybe now,after seeing all the threads here something might change.
By the way,would this tool in anyway hinder existing flashtool by bin4ry/androxyde in any way?
Just curious.
Thank you SONY.
Sent from my Xperia Arc using xda app-developers app

sandroidnz01 said:
Well,now this will most definitely be handy for those new members with unlocked bootloaders and a quick fix to getting device working again if they are in trouble i. e. hung or bootloops etc.etc...
No more crying messages.
(Really gets on my nerve.Because its always stated beforehand about the risk if something goes wrong,they never read this or pretend not to understand)
Its a good customer support act by SONY.
So,they have not given upgrades to 2011 devices.But,maybe now,after seeing all the threads here something might change.
By the way,would this tool in anyway hinder existing flashtool by bin4ry/androxyde in any way?
Just curious.
Thank you SONY.
Sent from my Xperia Arc using xda app-developers app
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i was talking to sony and they tell they working on update

what is the maximum time to get user and password

chauhanjayc said:
what is the maximum time to get user and password
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+1 i request its this afternoom but i not received them email

yanner2012 said:
+1 i request its this afternoom but i not received them email
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i cant eaven register

no need to have id pass word
follow below steps
To install the flash tool, follow the steps below:
Download the Flash tool for Xperia devices.
Unzip the file you downloaded and place it somewhere on your computer.
In the unzipped folder, run Emma.exe. During the installation, make sure you remember the installation path:
Default path in Windows 64 bit is: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Emma\”
Default path in Windows 32 bit is: “C:\Program Files\Sony Mobile\Emma\”
Copy the Customization.ini file. You find it in the <Emma zip filename>.
Paste the Customization.ini file into the installation folder. The installation folder is the folder named Emma in the installation path examples on point 3.1 and 3.2 above.
Click Start > All programs > Sony Mobile > Emma (if you used the default installation path from step 3 above) to start the flash tool

chauhanjayc said:
no need to have id pass word
follow below steps
To install the flash tool, follow the steps below:
Download the Flash tool for Xperia devices.
Unzip the file you downloaded and place it somewhere on your computer.
In the unzipped folder, run Emma.exe. During the installation, make sure you remember the installation path:
Default path in Windows 64 bit is: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Emma\”
Default path in Windows 32 bit is: “C:\Program Files\Sony Mobile\Emma\”
Copy the Customization.ini file. You find it in the <Emma zip filename>.
Paste the Customization.ini file into the installation folder. The installation folder is the folder named Emma in the installation path examples on point 3.1 and 3.2 above.
Click Start > All programs > Sony Mobile > Emma (if you used the default installation path from step 3 above) to start the flash tool
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Thank you thats the way that works but i dont know...
if i try to unlock with flash tool it says your phone is unlocked and no need for that and when i try this EMMA it says your phone is locked now i dont know where is the truth???
Strange...

Simple Root for Unlocked Bootloaders (SGP311/312)

It was clear that rooting some Sony devices was not as easy as it should be. This is for unlocked bootloader users, who want to quickly root a stock ROM by flashing a rooted boot.img. It is for the POLLUX_WINDY (ie. the SGP311/312) devices ONLY.
Do not install this on the Pollux (tablet Z with LTE), or it will no longer boot - use flashtool to fix it
There may have been some in the past, but these tend to be full of other "tweaks", like hideous amateur boot logos, and stupid changes like setting ro.secure=0. That's a bad idea, it can break things, and frankly, I know from experience of myself and others that there is a need for a FAST way to root your unlocked device after flashing a new ROM, rather than messing around with downgrading and OTAs.
This will NOT work on locked bootloader, but this is not intended for them. This doesn't include 9001 different recoveries either, like some "kernels" do. This is the stock kernel, with root added, and nothing stupid added.
There is one security improvement made - ro.adb.secure has been set to 1. This is an important security feature, please don't complain about it. If you don't use ADB, you'll never see it, and it won't change anything. If you use adb, it will offer you greater security on 4.2+ stock Sony ROMs, which don't have this feature enabled. You will be prompted to accept the computer connection on the phone, just like in "AOSP" Android 4.2 and above.
The downloads are available above, in the "Downloads" tab. If you have a particular version you wish to request, simply post the kernel.sin. I have made this for only the SGP311/312 (Pollux_Windy) Tablet Z phone images right now, but will consider expanding it for other devices if there is demand and people who can test.
Enjoy simple root, without the nonsense. None of the "don't mirror my files" crap. None of the "please give me donations", none of the "omg credit me as the best person ever". Feel free to share, use, re-use, mirror, enjoy. And I think you'll find that these files are rather helpful for the unlocked bootloader root community I've been thinking about making them for months, but it seems that nobody has ever bothered to.
Click here to download
XDA:DevDB Information
Simple Root for Unlocked Bootloaders (SGP311/312), a Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia Tablet Z
Contributors
pulser_g2, Chainfire
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 3.1.C.0.136
Stable Release Date: 2013-09-14
Created 2013-09-14
Last Updated 2013-09-14

Hi, do you mean this root method doesn't work for the Tablet Z Lte model? Is there any way to get a method which can root the Lte version ? Thanks !

Omg @pulser_g2 you is best person ever... But seriously thanks man
Sent from my SGP312 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

epcwong said:
Hi, do you mean this root method doesn't work for the Tablet Z Lte model? Is there any way to get a method which can root the Lte version ? Thanks !
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Correct.
But, since I feel generous, if you upload me the kernel.sin file from your LTE model, I will make a rooted boot.img for it. You can attach them to a post here if you like - just the kernel.sin. Please name them per the stock ROM version, so I can label it correctly.

pulser_g2 said:
Correct.
But, since I feel generous, if you upload me the kernel.sin file from your LTE model, I will make a rooted boot.img for it. You can attach them to a post here if you like - just the kernel.sin. Please name them per the stock ROM version, so I can label it correctly.
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Hi there, thanks for your reply. What do you mean by the kernel.sin file from my LTE model (mine is the HK version) ? I have taken a photo shot regarding my pad's rom and kernel version details for your reference as attached. If there is not the information that you need, please tell me how to get the "kernel.sin" file from my pad ! Thanks again for your kindness !
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pulser_g2 said:
Correct.
But, since I feel generous, if you upload me the kernel.sin file from your LTE model, I will make a rooted boot.img for it. You can attach them to a post here if you like - just the kernel.sin. Please name them per the stock ROM version, so I can label it correctly.
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i will upload the kernel.sin from the FTFs
is that okay for you?

Yes, thank you so much ! I'll appreciate that !

@pulser_g2
Here ya go
kernel.sin from 4.2.2 FTF
Google Drive

Thank you so much !!!

epcwong said:
Hi there, thanks for your reply. What do you mean by the kernel.sin file from my LTE model (mine is the HK version) ? I have taken a photo shot regarding my pad's rom and kernel version details for your reference as attached. If there is not the information that you need, please tell me how to get the "kernel.sin" file from my pad ! Thanks again for your kindness !
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Hi, here attached with the kernel.sin file for you. The Rom version is 10.3.1A.0.244. Thank you so much for your kindly attention for this matter !
---------- Post added at 01:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:03 PM ----------
Sorry I can't upload the kernel.sin file becuase it was said " invalid file ", Sorry about this !
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Sorry I can't upload the kernel.sin file becuase it was said " invalid file ", Sorry about this !

Sgp311 4.2.2
Will this work on 16gb Wi-fi model SGP311 with android 4.2.2?

chiobesek said:
Will this work on 16gb Wi-fi model SGP311 with android 4.2.2?
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If the file in the downloads list matches the version you are running (per about screen), then yes it will.

MightyBear007 said:
@pulser_g2
Here ya go
kernel.sin from 4.2.2 FTF
Google Drive
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The attachment is rooted for this version. As you didn't give me the firmware version (ie. 10.A..whatever...), I won't add it to the list. Please test and let me know if it works. If this fails, just re-flash kernel using flashtool.

pulser_g2 said:
The attachment is rooted for this version. As you didn't give me the firmware version (ie. 10.A..whatever...), I won't add it to the list. Please test and let me know if it works. If this fails, just re-flash kernel using flashtool.
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You just did a ro.secure in the ramdisk
Am I right?

MightyBear007 said:
You just did a ro.secure in the ramdisk
Am I right?
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Nope. Setting ro.secure=0 is NOT the right way to root.
The ramdisk is modified, it will detect if you have root already, and if not, it will install SuperSU and the corresponding su binary on root. I also set ro.adb.secure=1, to add extra security for the device (now you need to approve ADB connections to unrecognised computers).
If you use ro.secure=0, this will break many apps with "root detection", as well as being a horrendously ugly hack, which introduces all sorts of vulnerabilities. ro.secure should always be set to 1
I strongly advise you don't use root methods that set ro.secure=0, as well as any kernels that do it. It's much safer to not have a rooted ADB shell lying available to anything that connects to your device... Including... you know... an app running on your device that initiated an adb connection to 127.0.0.1
So yes, this gives you root without adding stupid extra security holes like many kernels and "root methods" do

pulser_g2 said:
Nope. Setting ro.secure=0 is NOT the right way to root.
The ramdisk is modified, it will detect if you have root already, and if not, it will install SuperSU and the corresponding su binary on root. I also set ro.adb.secure=1, to add extra security for the device (now you need to approve ADB connections to unrecognised computers).
If you use ro.secure=0, this will break many apps with "root detection", as well as being a horrendously ugly hack, which introduces all sorts of vulnerabilities. ro.secure should always be set to 1
I strongly advise you don't use root methods that set ro.secure=0, as well as any kernels that do it. It's much safer to not have a rooted ADB shell lying available to anything that connects to your device... Including... you know... an app running on your device that initiated an adb connection to 127.0.0.1
So yes, this gives you root without adding stupid extra security holes like many kernels and "root methods" do
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Nice Information
Thank you So much for replying!
I have to change all my kernels ram disk to 1
Sent from my C6902 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

so i am right ?
Download the file rooted-SGP311_10.3.1.C.0.136-boot.img, unlock the bootloader of my tablet Z with android 4.2 (16gb wifi only running 10.3.1.C.0.136) at the moment, go for fastboot, do fastboot flash boot filename.img and i will be rooted with nothing else changed ?
just want to the root for ad free android, but stay with the stock system
thank u

Havoc2k said:
so i am right ?
Download the file rooted-SGP311_10.3.1.C.0.136-boot.img, unlock the bootloader of my tablet Z with android 4.2 (16gb wifi only running 10.3.1.C.0.136) at the moment, go for fastboot, do fastboot flash boot filename.img and i will be rooted with nothing else changed ?
just want to the root for ad free android, but stay with the stock system
thank u
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Instead of going through all the trouble of unlocking the boot loader and flashing an image, use the Vroot tool instead; it works fast and and does not require unlocking the boot loader. Search this forum for information about the Vroot tool.

[MANUAL OTA] G2 VS980 39A Lollipop (No root)

MANUAL LOLLIPOP 39A
Lollipop has been found on VZW servers thanks to JackpotClavin. We don't know when the official LP OTA will officially happen, so here's a the manual way to do it.
The original guide was created by the awesome developer xdabbeb who figured out how to do the manual ota. I will try to go into as much detail as possible to make this possible for anybody who wants to do this with Lollipop on the vs980.
Step #1: Restore to 27a KDZ. Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Step #2: Use Stump to obtain root. Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906
Step #3: Download updates to phone:
***27A_TO_28A.bin:
https://pvzwmdmcdn.vzw.motive.com/firmware/LG_VS980_27A_TO_28A.bin
***28A_TO_39A.bin:
https://pvzwmdmcdn.vzw.motive.com/firmware/LG_VS980_28A_TO_39A.bin
Step #4: Download Root Explorer from Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree&hl=en
Step #5: Open Root Explorer and copy LG_VS980_27A_TO_28A.bin to /cache/fota/ and rename it extact to "dlpkgfile" without the .bin extension.
Step #6: With Root Explorer give all permissions to dlpkgfile.
Step #7: With Root Explorer make sure the folder "recovery" exists in /cache/recovery. Give all permissions also and create folder if its not there.
Step #8: Download ADB-Tools.zip and place ADB folder in your C:/ directory.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934537040
Step #9: Press the Windows search function and type in "cmd" and open cmd.exe and type c:\adb
Step #10: Enable USB developer mode and plug USB cable to computer and use ethernet mode.
Step #11: In cmd type: adb shell
***Then type su
***Then copy and paste code and press enter after each one:
Code:
echo "--update_package=/cache/fota/dlpkgfile" > /cache/recovery/command
Code:
am start -n com.lge.lgfota.permission/com.lge.lgfota.permission.DmcEzUpdateStart
Phone should then shut down and start OTA process.
Step #12: Go to step #5 and repeat process extactly with "LG_VS980_28A_TO_39A.bin"
ENJOY LOLLIPOP!!!!!
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RESTORE TO 27A AFTER LP
If you want to go back to 27a after trying out Lollipop you need to download new Lollipop USB drivers:
http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00520120427
Then go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

@MicroMod777
Glad to see you still at it buddy. You've been with this device longer than I have.

Finally a dedicated thread for this! thank you! :good:

Lawlrus said:
@MicroMod777
Glad to see you still at it buddy. You've been with this device longer than I have.
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Thanks lawlrus. I've had this G2 way longer than I've liked but can't seem to find a better phone to upgrade to. I've almost pulled the trigger on the G3, but its basically the same dang phone as the G2. Tried the HTC phones before with their Sense style and like LG's OS better.
But there might be hope in the horizon with the Galaxy S6 edge. Looks very interesting to me unless LG bring out a killer G4 really soon.

Nafon said:
Finally a dedicated thread for this! thank you! :good:
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Thank, hope its not too hard.

MicroMod777 said:
Thanks lawlrus. I've had this G2 way longer than I've liked but can't seem to find a better phone to upgrade to. I've almost pulled the trigger on the G3, but its basically the same dang phone as the G2. Tried the HTC phones before with their Sense style and like LG's OS better.
But there might be hope in the horizon with the Galaxy S6 edge. Looks very interesting to me unless LG bring out a killer G4 really soon.
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Eh, Samsung and Verizon seem to have rooting on lockdown anymore like the note 4.
Also with the turbo even though its a moto. Next phone I'm getting is an n6.
Seems like they are making it harder for root and exploits to bypass the security check. Its a good thing and a horrible thing.

Lawlrus said:
Eh, Samsung and Verizon seem to have rooting on lockdown anymore like the note 4.
Also with the turbo even though its a moto. Next phone I'm getting is an n6.
Seems like they are making it harder for root and exploits to bypass the security check. Its a good thing and a horrible thing.
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If I do get the S6, it be with a more open T-Mobile. I really like their crazy CEO. He cracks me up, like a rockstar/coke head, CEO. LOL Just hope with their 4 million new customers this past year he really beefs up the LTE network and merges with Dish, leaving Europe's Telekom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIqm1I4aqTM

MicroMod777 said:
If I do get the S6, it be with a more open T-Mobile. I really like their crazy CEO. He cracks me up, like a rockstar/coke head, CEO. LOL Just hope with their 4 million new customers this past year he really beefs up the LTE network and merges with Dish, leaving Europe's Telekom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIqm1I4aqTM
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That's the only reason I'll be moving to att. T-Mobile is terrible around here.

Lawlrus said:
That's the only reason I'll be moving to att. T-Mobile is terrible around here.
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I need the unlimited data which only TMO and Sprint offer. Sprint though is crap in my area. I can burn anywhere from 10-60gb a month. With TMO's 2 lines unlimited for $100 a month, best deal ever.

MicroMod777 said:
I need the unlimited data which only TMO and Sprint offer. Sprint though is crap in my area. I can burn anywhere from 10-60gb a month. With TMO's 2 lines unlimited for $100 a month, best deal ever.
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I just switched to T-Mobile from Verizon to....Best thing ever ...Speeds are 30 times better ....No joke....Hoping to get lollipop on vs980 on T-Mobile ...

kenbrownstone said:
I just switched to T-Mobile from Verizon to....Best thing ever ...Speeds are 30 times better ....No joke....Hoping to get lollipop on vs980 on T-Mobile ...
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Yea I've seen speeds of 40mbps around town. At home it's about 3-8. Once we get the LP kdz for vs980 or root and tmo releases their LP a port should be possible.

Koooooollllll....I've got my fingers crossed.....My speeds are 38-40
..Verizon was 1-2 no joke in same place....Is it truly unlimited speeds only had a week or so
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MicroMod777 said:
Sprint though is crap in my area.
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Plus, why go with another CDMA?
VZW LG G2 with forced Lollipop OTA (VS98039A)

God thanks for this! I wanna do it but I don't wanna lose that G3 look. Argh!

I was able to update to 28A, but i keep getting err: 0x1111004 1% into the software update process for 39A.

sefirosu0522 said:
God thanks for this! I wanna do it but I don't wanna lose that G3 look. Argh!
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Sorta G3-ish: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mvrj5pzz95b0auo/Screenshot_2015-03-04-16-26-33.png?dl=0
VZW LG G2 with forced Lollipop OTA (VS98039A)

eric_mac said:
I was able to update to 28A, but i keep getting err: 0x1111004 1% into the software update process for 39A.
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Did u set permissions?

Phone should then shut down and start OTA process.
Step #12: Go to step #5 and repeat process extactly with "LG_VS980_28A_TO_39A.bin"
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At what point do you know when you have to start step 5 again? Once the OTA finishes, will it reboot and then you just copy using root explorer?

eric_mac said:
I was able to update to 28A, but i keep getting err: 0x1111004 1% into the software update process for 39A.
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I was getting that error to when I was messing with the boot.img, trying to get root. You aren't messing with any files before trying to go to 39A are you?
It may just be a generic error when anything is slightly off.
ErasedInOneDay said:
I don't suppose anyone has any MD5 Sums for any of these good files, the bin files specifically...?
Thanks, in advance, if you do =)
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LG_VS980_27A_TO_28A.bin MD5: 5af5fc59f199a674d500880ae3ca1785
LG_VS980_28A_TO_39A.bin md5: 08adff88545a87c85b98ef3c06113294

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Un/Lock Bootloader, and Root
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/guide-pixel-4-xl-android-10-q-root-t3996969
Stock firmware
https://developers.google.com/android/images
OTA Updates
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Android SDK Platform Tools (ADB)
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Using ADB/Fastboot/Basic flashing https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/index-links-setting-using-adb-fastboot-t3495167

saved 3

When is the launch date approximately for the Pixel 4 XL kindly ?

SlyUK said:
When is the launch date approximately for the Pixel 4 XL kindly ?
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https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-4-leaks-rumors/
Sent from my perry_f using XDA Labs

Has anybody downloaded and installed a screen lock app on their P4? I downloaded one called Screen Off and it wrecked my face unlock. It works on my P3XL, but not on this phone. It was an easy fix by forgetting my face data, but I always like using some sort of screen lock app rather than the power button every time, and I'm wondering if the new face unlock biometrics don't jive with those types of apps. Anybody else experienced this?

scienceguylabs said:
Has anybody downloaded and installed a screen lock app on their P4? I downloaded one called Screen Off and it wrecked my face unlock. It works on my P3XL, but not on this phone. It was an easy fix by forgetting my face data, but I always like using some sort of screen lock app rather than the power button every time, and I'm wondering if the new face unlock biometrics don't jive with those types of apps. Anybody else experienced this?
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Well if you are using the face unlock then why would you need something to avoid the power button? Maybe I'm not understanding...

Face unlock unlocks the phone, yes.
But to lock the phone, I like using a widget or onscreen bottom to lock my phone to save the actual power button from over use. But the app I downloaded didn't jive with face unlock. When I pressed the icon to lock my screen, it shut everything off, including the face unlock.

scienceguylabs said:
Face unlock unlocks the phone, yes.
But to lock the phone, I like using a widget or onscreen bottom to lock my phone to save the actual power button from over use. But the app I downloaded didn't jive with face unlock. When I pressed the icon to lock my screen, it shut everything off, including the face unlock.
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If you are rooted, then I suggest this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryosoftware.screenoff
I have used it for 2-3 years. Using it now with no problems.

belair56 said:
If you are rooted, then I suggest this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryosoftware.screenoff
I have used it for 2-3 years. Using it now with no problems.
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Thanks. I'm not rooted though. I wouldn't even know where to begin to do that. Ha ha

scienceguylabs said:
Thanks. I'm not rooted though. I wouldn't even know where to begin to do that. Ha ha
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Assuming you have a phone that is bootloader unlockable:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/root-pixel-4-xl-unlocked-google-store-t3989033

malybru said:
Assuming you have a phone that is bootloader unlockable:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/root-pixel-4-xl-unlocked-google-store-t3989033
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Thanks for the link, but I think I'll just make do with the power button. I've attempted to root one of my phones in the past, but ended up making a paperweight.

If anybody is interested, this screen off app works with face unlock. It's pricey though at $6.99, unless you use the ad supported version.

So I haven't had a Pixel device since the 2XL. I ended up returning my 3XL because I didn't find myself liking it too much + was dealing with one too many issues.
I moved to OnePlus and now I've ordered the 4XL. Should be here Monday.
I've kind of forgotten how to do OTA updates on Pixel, and I'm curious if anyone can fill me in on how it's done. A quick refresher would be appreciated!
Because with OnePlus, you just go into the settings app and choose "local upgrade", find the OTA zip and hit install.
I believe there isn't anything like that for Pixels, and since TWRP seems it may not be a reality in the near future, I'm wondering how else I'd update my device to the newest monthly patches without having to use fastboot?
I am aware of removing the -w in the script but that still does a factory reset even though it keeps /sdcard/ intact. That's been my experience with it anyway.
Sorry for the long post and I know this is more of a question for the future but I thought I'd be prepared ahead of time.
TL;DR: A quick refresher on how to perform an OTA update without TWRP and without any kind of wiping.
Thanks in advance!!

rickysidhu_ said:
So I haven't had a Pixel device since the 2XL. I ended up returning my 3XL because I didn't find myself liking it too much + was dealing with one too many issues.
I moved to OnePlus and now I've ordered the 4XL. Should be here Monday.
I've kind of forgotten how to do OTA updates on Pixel, and I'm curious if anyone can fill me in on how it's done. A quick refresher would be appreciated!
Because with OnePlus, you just go into the settings app and choose "local upgrade", find the OTA zip and hit install.
I believe there isn't anything like that for Pixels, and since TWRP seems it may not be a reality in the near future, I'm wondering how else I'd update my device to the newest monthly patches without having to use fastboot?
I am aware of removing the -w in the script but that still does a factory reset even though it keeps /sdcard/ intact. That's been my experience with it anyway.
Sorry for the long post and I know this is more of a question for the future but I thought I'd be prepared ahead of time.
TL;DR: A quick refresher on how to perform an OTA update without TWRP and without any kind of wiping.
Thanks in advance!!
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https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html#ota-installation

malybru said:
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html#ota-installation
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Oh wow, that was quick and easy, haha. Thank you so much!
Didn't realize there was a tutorials section on github.
Now I just need to wait for Monday to get that Pixel delivered. Never thought I'd say this but I cannot wait for this weekend to be over

Bootloop after Update
Hey guys ...
So my Coral is now stuck in boot (G and "loading bar" below), since I tried to reflash all the Magisk Modules in one go ...
Anyone has an Idea how to get my phone back to working? :l
ADB's not authorized and (at least on my work laptop) fastboot isn't being found.
Edit:
Just managed to boot with this image:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/themes/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3990557

hans_meier said:
Hey guys ...
So my Coral is now stuck in boot (G and "loading bar" below), since I tried to reflash all the Magisk Modules in one go ...
Anyone has an Idea how to get my phone back to working? :l
ADB's not authorized and (at least on my work laptop) fastboot isn't being found.
Edit:
Just managed to boot with this image:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/themes/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3990557
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You just answered your own question exactly how I would have responded. !! ?

hans_meier said:
Hey guys ...
So my Coral is now stuck in boot (G and "loading bar" below), since I tried to reflash all the Magisk Modules in one go ...
Anyone has an Idea how to get my phone back to working? :l
ADB's not authorized and (at least on my work laptop) fastboot isn't being found.
Edit:
Just managed to boot with this image:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/themes/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3990557
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Going forward, if you are using any Tulsadiver nods, enable those first after you update the monthly security patches. Sometimes google changes codes, which can cause bootloops when modifying the systemUI. :good:
CyberpodS2 said:
You just answered your own question exactly how I would have responded. !! ?
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Spot on brother! Gotta love everything that @Tulsadiver does for our devices! That's why I call him...."The Modinator" ????

Just got this P4 tonight unlocked the bootloader and was trying to copy the boot image from my computer to the phone but my computer will not allow me to. I can transfer files but I can't transfer the boot image. Anybody have any idea as to why I can't?