[Q] Rooted 4.4.2, what's next? - Verizon LG G2

First time rooter here but fairly comfortable with tweaking things.
I rooted my new LG G2 (VS980 4G) running 4.4.2 (VS98024A) the other day. I've backed up apps+data with Titanium Backup. It's my understanding that TWRP install is next and then possibly something like CM or Malladus. Is that correct? I want to clear the bloatware and get to a nice, clean, Android OEM or Nexus-like style, if possible.
I was hoping y'all might be able to point me in the right direction.

jsnrch003 said:
First time rooter here but fairly comfortable with tweaking things.
I rooted my new LG G2 (VS980 4G) running 4.4.2 (VS98024A) the other day. I've backed up apps+data with Titanium Backup. It's my understanding that TWRP install is next and then possibly something like CM or Malladus. Is that correct? I want to clear the bloatware and get to a nice, clean, Android OEM or Nexus-like style, if possible.
I was hoping y'all might be able to point me in the right direction.
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You have a couple of choices. Debloat the stock rom, install a debloated/customized stock style rom (Malladus, etc or go with an AOSP based rom (CM11 based on 4.4.2 OTA, Beanstalk, Carbon, etc.), just keep in mind since you're at 24A, you need to use something like Autorec to install TWRP and if you want an AOSP rom, you need one based on 24A/4.4.2 source.

mjones73 said:
You have a couple of choices. Debloat the stock rom, install a debloated/customized stock style rom (Malladus, etc or go with an AOSP based rom (CM11 based on 4.4.2 OTA, Beanstalk, Carbon, etc.), just keep in mind since you're at 24A, you need to use something like Autorec to install TWRP and if you want an AOSP rom, you need one based on 24A/4.4.2 source.
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Is twrp the only option with the 24A phones? Just got my perfectly rooted and customized phone replaced under warranty and now the loki method isn't working.

HellaBester said:
Is twrp the only option with the 24A phones? Just got my perfectly rooted and customized phone replaced under warranty and now the loki method isn't working.
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You have to downgrade your aboot to install a recovery, LG patched the exploit in 24A. I believe you can flash CWM afterwards, I just know AutoRec does all the back end patching and stuff then flashes TWRP automatically.

mjones73 said:
You have to downgrade your aboot to install a recovery, LG patched the exploit in 24A. I believe you can flash CWM afterwards, I just know AutoRec does all the back end patching and stuff then flashes TWRP automatically.
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link to this autorec your refering too

life said:
link to this autorec your refering too
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It's in the LG G2 Dev section, I don't have the link handy, a search would turn it up.

mjones73 said:
It's in the LG G2 Dev section, I don't have the link handy, a search would turn it up.
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thank you, i was at work and for some reason i thought it would be on the playstore, which my searching only brought up call recorders... lol
but then it hit me search xda for it and bam found it... only 5 minutes later too... lol sorry but thank you for your input helping the other guy, it has helped me as well

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The OTA and root, recovery, return to stock

It appears as though the 4.4.2 update is going to be coming out any day now. (or i'm being overly optimistic). I have been running stock for quite some time and haven't been rooted, but I don't want to dive right into an OTA and lose that option. So, assuming the update is 24A, are we able to root it, flash recovery, and return to stock? I'd feel better about taking any OTA if I knew that was already in place.
Thanks guys.
cckeeler said:
It appears as though the 4.4.2 update is going to be coming out any day now. (or i'm being overly optimistic). I have been running stock for quite some time and haven't been rooted, but I don't want to dive right into an OTA and lose that option. So, assuming the update is 24A, are we able to root it, flash recovery, and return to stock? I'd feel better about taking any OTA if I knew that was already in place.
Thanks guys.
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24A can be easily rooted, you have to downgrade some of the firmware to install a custom recovery though. We'll have to wait for a final OTA to see if that's still the case.
cckeeler said:
It appears as though the 4.4.2 update is going to be coming out any day now. (or i'm being overly optimistic).
Thanks guys.
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OTA is rolling out, I got it about 45 minutes ago
Sent from my VS980 4G using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
On the OTA now, I'm hoping we won't have to downgrade some of the system files :/ seems risky...
So it seems ioroot25 works with 24a correct? As far as recovery I've seen a couple options. Is autorec the best? Also are we able to return to stock on 24a?
cckeeler said:
So it seems ioroot25 works with 24a correct? As far as recovery I've seen a couple options. Is autorec the best? Also are we able to return to stock on 24a?
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AutoRec is the easiest, it does all the behind the scenes stuff you need to do to flash a recovery.

Lollipop CM12 Rashed97

In the general G2 forum they have CM12 running. The Verizon model still has a few hiccups like no working data, but I know they will have it fixed very soon.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-0-lg-g2-t2944269
Thought I would make a video showing it running.
http://youtu.be/4xZPgXupHnM
thanks. at least i wasn't the only one without data working on that build
I also made a how to video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxnuenmojmE
Data is working as of the 11/19 build. You just need to turn data roaming on and data will work. You WON'T be roaming even if it shows R you'll still be on LTE/3G whatever is available in your area. Switch roaming to on and either toggle data off/on or reboot your phone and you're good to go.
Has anyone tried putting Verizon's Visual Voicemail on this? It looks like VVM requires being able to intercept sms and Lollipop's "Choose your primary sms app" seems to block vvm from intercepting them. I guess Verizon is going to have to sort this out before they can offer lollipop on any of their devices. Besides that, this rom seems pretty good!
Thanks both for the heads up and the video tutorial. It works fine except for the knock feature, anyone else have a issue? I tried to load the hiddenmenu.apk via recovery and it would not load.
Does this rom have the sod issue's like the official kit kat cm?
**** Ripple said:
Does this rom have the sod issue's like the official kit kat cm?
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I haven't had a single SOD yet and I've been using it daily since the 11/19 build.
ChrisFa5 said:
Thanks both for the heads up and the video tutorial. It works fine except for the knock feature, anyone else have a issue? I tried to load the hiddenmenu.apk via recovery and it would not load.
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You can fix knockon easily if you search within that thread.
If I'm on a rooted 26a do I still have to go back to 24? Or can I just flash cm12 with the new recovery installed? Lg g2 Verizon. 
sn0n said:
If I'm on a rooted 26a do I still have to go back to 24? Or can I just flash cm12 with the new recovery installed? Lg g2 Verizon. 
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You flash the rom,gapps, supersu, and then the 12b modem. This is all assuming you are on twrp 2.8.1.1. No need to flash anything else.
AutoRec for newer builds only flashes TWRP 2.7.0.0
joe3681 said:
AutoRec for newer builds only flashes TWRP 2.7.0.0
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Just flash the newer version through recovery or flashify.
Gives error when trying to install twrp zip flashify downloads. Not sure if its a proper Loki safe version anyway
joe3681 said:
Gives error when trying to install twrp zip flashify downloads. Not sure if its a proper Loki safe version anyway
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Thats because your trying to flash a zip and flashify needs a .img file!! And for the record there is a safe, thermally governed 2.8.1.0 out
markymark567 said:
Thats because your trying to flash a zip and flashify needs a .img file!! And for the record there is a safe, thermally governed 2.8.1.0 out
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Okay, had to extract the img file from zip and flash with Flashify. Got it, thanks
joe3681 said:
Okay, had to extract the img file from zip and flash with Flashify. Got it, thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2898705
This cm12 is pretty solid!
Can someone help? My LG G2 verizon doesn't boot any CM rom even 11...but it boots JackPotCalvin's cm11 based rom & ACIP fine!
I have bumped TWRP recovery

[RESTORE] Factory Restore 24A zip

Here's a fast way to do a full factory restore so you can take an ota without erasing your internal storage.
This will not however remove the rooted message for a warrant claim.
Check MD5's before flashing.
Step 1: Flash Flash KK24a System Restore 1st.
Step 2: Flash KK24a Bootstack Restore 2nd.
Warning: You will loose your custom recovery after reboot.
Download: KK24A System Restore
https://mega.co.nz/#!kEljCSTY!qPS7oSXokZRg3j60FNzgmeA7sbpda8IMB-4uFTJuMxI
MD5: d3926bcb4b2938e33020c1e8b540414b
Download: KK24A Bootstack Restore
https://mega.co.nz/#!0E00kb6K!wH1bJHbFuqTQpZo2QKLeBrpf21slTgnOSMstivVS7Qs
MD5: dce61ff31f060164bb89962ffe8a1b8c
Reserved....
Can't do 27a restore as System.img is too big for a zip to be flashed. Its over 2.2gb. Needs to be under 2.1gb for custom recovery to flash it. I can't get it compressed under 2.1gb.
This is cool thanks!
Way cool !! Thanks!
Can i use this to upgrade from 4.2.2 ?
berz said:
Can i use this to upgrade from 4.2.2 ?
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Yes.....
@MicroMod777, just to make sure before I proceed, I lose my custom recovery (in op), but I'm assuming I maintain root? I've read from others root is kept through 27a, and that Freedom Tools also restores recovery. Am I correct on all? Thank you!
njstein said:
@MicroMod777, just to make sure before I proceed, I lose my custom recovery (in op), but I'm assuming I maintain root? I've read from others root is kept through 27a, and that Freedom Tools also restores recovery. Am I correct on all? Thank you!
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You'll loose root, but root detection is still there. You can use my freedom tools to get custom recovery on 27a.
You'll loose root, but root detection is still there. You can use my freedom tools to get custom recovery on 27a
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Excellent, thank @MicroMod777. One more question; after I flash this, I'm unrooted, no custom recovery. If I root the 24a using ioroot25 (but not a custom recovery), will the root maintain through the updates to 27A? I recall reading somewhere on here that it did. Thanks for your work!!
njstein said:
Excellent, thank @MicroMod777. One more question; after I flash this, I'm unrooted, no custom recovery. If I root the 24a using ioroot25 (but not a custom recovery), will the root maintain through the updates to 27A? I recall reading somewhere on here that it did. Thanks for your work!!
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Not really sure, but you can always use Stump Root on 27A. Can take up to 10 minutes for it to root through brute force:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906
I am pretty sure root maintains with the OTA 27A.
Awesome. This is great for when I gotta go to stock real quick for some fix or something and will real helpful once lollipop is out
Sent from my VS980 4G
hi... noob question... sry... how can I install this zip... on my custom recovery?!? ... thanks for any answer
kuribox said:
hi... noob question... sry... how can I install this zip... on my custom recovery?!? ... thanks for any answer
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noob answer.... Read the Original Post other wise known as the OP.
And if that doesnt work then read it 15 times more... [emoji41]
Sent from my VS980 4G
Can i use this to downgrade from lollipop ?
hoangan12 said:
Can i use this to downgrade from lollipop ?
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Yes, but why?
MicroMod777 said:
Yes, but why?
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my phone has problems with touch. very difficult to turn the power button, many touch up
to turn on the screen. flash kdz and tot file failed >"<
MicroMod777 said:
Reserved....
Can't do 27a restore as System.img is too big for a zip to be flashed. Its over 2.2gb. Needs to be under 2.1gb for custom recovery to flash it. I can't get it compressed under 2.1gb.
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Looks like they may have patched that in twrp recently.
https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery/commit/78ab0c5807c17e343cc4fa9af86ea2d787e0e047
Though this could also just be for backups over 2gb... But they split those anyway.
Yoinx said:
Looks like they may have patched that in twrp recently.
https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery/commit/78ab0c5807c17e343cc4fa9af86ea2d787e0e047
Though this could also just be for backups over 2gb... But they split those anyway.
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Now using zerofree in linux to fix that problem.
MicroMod777 said:
Now using zerofree in linux to fix that problem.
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I haven't had to use it on my LP system images. I used 7zip to compress one with zerofree, the other without zerofree, and the difference was around 8MB. I'm assuming LG didn't add too much junk info. this time around.

[Q] Updating rooted device to 5.1?

So i got a nexus 6 and i need to update it to android 5.1.0 ?
Status: Unlocked though ADB rooted though c.f auto root and recovery though adb. encrypted stock 5.0.1 rom.
And i want to install chroma rom with android lollipop 5.1.0? how do i do that? do i need some sort of new bootloader or radio as i heard someone talking about?
Thx.
XDAcube said:
So i got a nexus 6 and i need to update it to android 5.1.0 ?
Status: Unlocked though ADB rooted though c.f auto root and recovery though adb. encrypted stock 5.0.1 rom.
And i want to install chroma rom with android lollipop 5.1.0? how do i do that? do i need some sort of new bootloader or radio as i heard someone talking about?
Thx.
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If you unlocked the boot loader, rooted and have TWRP custom recovery, you just need to :
1. Download rom and gapps to your phone. Links should be found in the OP of the ROM's thread. If you wish Google to restore your apps be sure you have selected the backup-auto restore in settings.
2. Do unencryption now if you wish.
3. Boot into TWRP recovery and wipe a couple times.
4. From TWRP, install the rom and gapps.
5. Reboot system, sign into your Google account and let it download and restore your apps.
6. Reboot system once more & you should be gtg.
wtherrell said:
If you unlocked the boot loader, rooted and have TWRP custom recovery, you just need to :
1. Download rom and gapps to your phone. Links should be found in the OP of the ROM's thread. If you wish Google to restore your apps be sure you have selected the backup-auto restore in settings.
2. Do unencryption now if you wish.
3. Boot into TWRP recovery and wipe a couple times.
4. From TWRP, install the rom and gapps.
5. Reboot system, sign into your Google account and let it download and restore your apps.
6. Reboot system once more & you should be gtg.
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So i dont need to wipe? or flash a bootloader and radio since im coming from 5.0.1? you know like vanillapop 5.1 requires you to flash bootloader and radio if coming from 5.0.X?
XDAcube said:
So i dont need to wipe? or flash a bootloader and radio since im coming from 5.0.1? you know like vanillapop 5.1 requires you to flash bootloader and radio if coming from 5.0.X?
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Should be in the Chroma OP or close thereby as to whether you need the boot loader.
I would think for sure a wipe or two. Boot loader, maybe. Radio, at your discretion.
wtherrell said:
Should be in the Chroma OP or close thereby as to whether you need the boot loader.
I would think for sure a wipe or two. Boot loader, maybe. Radio, at your discretion.
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Cool we look in there again later thx for help
XDAcube said:
Cool we look in there again later thx for help
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I checked. Instructions and prerequisites are in the OP of the Chroma thread.
I also updated my Nexus 6 with 5.0.1, unlock and root, to 5.1 without losing data. I just had to re-root it afterwards.
I used Wugfresh Nexus root toolkit.
In short I used "Flash stock + unroot", in which I selected "Enable no-wipe" and "force-flash".
After this I rerooted the device from within NRT.
Worked like a charm!
wtherrell said:
I checked. Instructions and prerequisites are in the OP of the Chroma thread.
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So no need to flash bootloader or radio then?
XDAcube said:
So no need to flash bootloader or radio then?
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Doesn't appear so.
thijsniehof said:
I also updated my Nexus 6 with 5.0.1, unlock and root, to 5.1 without losing data. I just had to re-root it afterwards.
I used Wugfresh Nexus root toolkit.
In short I used "Flash stock + unroot", in which I selected "Enable no-wipe" and "force-flash".
After this I rerooted the device from within NRT.
Worked like a charm!
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Well thats stock rom right? i want something custom and cool
wtherrell said:
Doesn't appear so.
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Okay thanks will look into it!
XDAcube said:
Well thats stock rom right? i want something custom and cool
Okay thanks will look into it!
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Checkout 2nd post in that thread. Also check out the other exciting rom choices in the Nexus 6 android development threads.
wtherrell said:
Checkout 2nd post in that thread. Also check out the other exciting rom choices in the Nexus 6 android development threads.
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Will do thanks great device! i just got it from criagslist today already flashing! i have something to play with tonight!
XDAcube said:
Well thats stock rom right? i want something custom and cool
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Yup stock indeed... Stock ROM, stock recovery..
thijsniehof said:
Yup stock indeed... Stock ROM, stock recovery..
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Just what i thought!
wtherrell said:
Checkout 2nd post in that thread. Also check out the other exciting rom choices in the Nexus 6 android development threads.
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Do i need the android 5.1 bseband for chroma?
And the bootloader wasn,t need right? scared to brick it
XDAcube said:
Do i need the android 5.1 bseband for chroma?
And the bootloader wasn,t need right? scared to brick it
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Oooook... I'm confused too. I'm on dirty unicorns 5.0.2.. I want to upgrade to 5.1... Some instructions say to flash the unencrypted kernel and I also have looked into the boot img and baseband thread.. But when would I need to do all of this? I need someone willing to explain it like I'm five how and when to update the baseband, etc.. I already backed up my internal storage so I'm ready to do whatever I have to to flash Chroma or any other non stock 5.1 ROM.
kaslopis said:
Oooook... I'm confused too. I'm on dirty unicorns 5.0.2.. I want to upgrade to 5.1... Some instructions say to flash the unencrypted kernel and I also have looked into the boot img and baseband thread.. But when would I need to do all of this? I need someone willing to explain it like I'm five how and when to update the baseband, etc.. I already backed up my internal storage so I'm ready to do whatever I have to to flash Chroma or any other non stock 5.1 ROM.
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Well can you be my guinea pig and flash chroma without doing everything else? worst thing that could happen is it not boot into the rom and wrong radio will just make your phone not pickking up signel intil you flashed radio. but chroma dont say anything about flashing bootloader so i dont think its needed.
BTW ims still on rooted stock 5.0.1.
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[Q]

I rooted vs98039a with a one click root method on xda. Everything worked perfect! The only thing is, I don't have a recovery. When I try to boot into recovery, I get android on his back with the red triangle . Anyone know how to install twrp? I can't even do a backup. How do I do a nandroid backup? It's been a long time since I've done this and can't remember.
jimecv88 said:
I rooted vs98039a with a one click root method on xda. Everything worked perfect! The only thing is, I don't have a recovery. When I try to boot into recovery, I get android on his back with the red triangle . Anyone know how to install twrp? I can't even do a backup. How do I do a nandroid backup? It's been a long time since I've done this and can't remember.
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You can use autorec for kk and the new autorec for lp please as sugested use tge search feature to locate the proper threads.
tsjanda said:
You can use autorec for kk and the new autorec for lp please as sugested use tge search feature to locate the proper threads.
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Onto your question...
What oneclick method? Do you have a link? Some install a recovery, some are simply root. If you're coming from 39a stock, you need to use XDABEBB's 39a bootstack (get it here) (keeps the 39a modem, rolls back to an older bootloader as Bump is patched in 39a so you can't boot anything but stock. Your oneclick method likely flashed a recovery, but not a bootstack.... Which is what's causing the dead android when you boot recovery. You're really lucky it didn't flash everything though as you could've possibly bricked your phone if it had.
You should have used Freedom Tool which would have got you what you needed... or maybe the new autorec.
Read Twice, Flash once.
Super sorry about the wrong forum. I thought I was at right place. How can I move this post to the right place? Again, sorry to bother you guys. You do great work!!!
jimecv88 said:
Super sorry about the wrong forum. I thought I was at right place. How can I move this post to the right place? Again, sorry to bother you guys. You do great work!!!
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No need, I flagged the post so the moderators would move it. They also cleaned up the thread.
Even if you're already rooted you can run that tool I linked, it will fix what was messed up.
The freedom tool, or the bootstack?
jimecv88 said:
The freedom tool, or the bootstack?
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He means the freedom tool, the bootstack is a file you would flash in twrp.

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