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[Q] Updating to lolipop- Lg G2

Hello all, so back in December, i was rooted on my verizon lg g2 and i used towelroot to do so. One day i received the ota update on my phone for lolipop and i did so. I went through with the update while on 4.4.2 and nothing happened, maybe because i was on root? Anyway today i got unrooted my phone using the lg mobile support tool and the KDZ method. Now my device is back to stock and i figured i could have gone back into settings and the update would be there waiting for me to install again, but nothing is there. It says the usual "Device is up to date". So now i'm 4.4.2 still and want the lolipop upgrade. However i don't know how to achieve this, as i've restarted my phone several times and nothing will come up. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

kdrumz5338 said:
Hello all, so back in December, i was rooted on my verizon lg g2 and i used towelroot to do so. One day i received the ota update on my phone for lolipop and i did so. I went through with the update while on 4.4.2 and nothing happened, maybe because i was on root? Anyway today i got unrooted my phone using the lg mobile support tool and the KDZ method. Now my device is back to stock and i figured i could have gone back into settings and the update would be there waiting for me to install again, but nothing is there. It says the usual "Device is up to date". So now i'm 4.4.2 still and want the lolipop upgrade. However i don't know how to achieve this, as i've restarted my phone several times and nothing will come up. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Official LP isn't available for the G2 yet. It's dropping overseas next week or so, according to news sources. There's a custom LP rom, but it's not the official through Verizon.

Should I Update?

Just got my T-mobile G Flex (d959) yesterday and did the update from 4.2.x to 4.4.x. Used Stump Root and gained root. Now it's saying there's another update from T-Mobile it wants me to do. I know these OTA's can be very hard to undo so if anyone can offer some advice as to whether or not I should update and whether or not I can still keep my root privileges I would appreciate it.
TIA

Do not do another update

It can brick your device..
Flash a Stock KDZ of your version 1st, before updating..
Also check the root availability of The new version through search...
Sent from My LG G Flex LG-F340K Stock KitKat V20D on LTE Network using XDA Free Mobile app

Here's the deal...i would not recommend taking any ota update past version D95920h...this version is ok. There have been 2 additional ota updates since then and in each version T-Mobile/ LG has managed to f#*k us in one way or another. In version D95920m, T-Mobile disabled download mode, which prevents us from flashing a kdz in the event we need to...and in the latest version after that, we have problems obtaining root.

jasonmastertech said:
Here's the deal...i would not recommend taking any ota update past version D95920h...this version is ok. There have been 2 additional ota updates since then and in each version T-Mobile/ LG has managed to f#*k us in one way or another. In version D95920m, T-Mobile disabled download mode, which prevents us from flashing a kdz in the event we need to...and in the latest version after that, we have problems obtaining root.
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D95920h is what I'm on right now. I'm glad I asked first and thank you for the help. Is there any way to make the "system update available" go away from the status bar?

enginuity2 said:
D95920h is what I'm on right now. I'm glad I asked first and thank you for the help. Is there any way to make the "system update available" go away from the status bar?
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For anyone searching how to disable "system update available," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUGOKsyb0I8

[Q] LG G2 4.4.2 Pageplus Can't Update to Lollipop?

Hello, I have a LG G2 (LG VS980) that I have had since around January where I think Lollipop came out. Now that everything is being updated to Lollipop 5.0.2, I am very interested in it and really want to be able to update to it, but when I go to my Settings > System Updates (I have it in list view and it's under System), it shows that I am up to date with my software version even though it's on 4.4.2. I don't know if this has to do with my being on Pageplus and not being able to download/install the Verizon updates, but I've been interested in it. If anyone knows the answer to this or how to get around to updating it while on Pageplus, please let me know, thank you.
If all else fails, then I think I am going to have to resort to rooting my phone but then I would lose all of my data, wouldn't I?
I have uploaded attachments showing the System Updates and my Software information.

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iFue said:
Hello, I have a LG G2 (LG VS980) that I have had since around January where I think Lollipop came out. Now that everything is being updated to Lollipop 5.0.2, I am very interested in it and really want to be able to update to it, but when I go to my Settings > System Updates (I have it in list view and it's under System), it shows that I am up to date with my software version even though it's on 4.4.2. I don't know if this has to do with my being on Pageplus and not being able to download/install the Verizon updates, but I've been interested in it. If anyone knows the answer to this or how to get around to updating it while on Pageplus, please let me know, thank you.
If all else fails, then I think I am going to have to resort to rooting my phone but then I would lose all of my data, wouldn't I?
I have uploaded attachments showing the System Updates and my Software information.
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I've also asked the question and have not seen an answer anywhere.

AT&T Tab S 8.4 - SM-T707A Lollipop upgrade released

Hey all,
Thought I'd let those of you that have an AT&T Tab S 8.4 know that Lollipop has been released today. Happened to be on the AT&T Software update page here: http://www.att.com/esupport/softwareUpdateArticle.jsp?sid=KB425812&cv=820 and noticed it listed the update.
Manually checked for updates on my tablet, it's downloading now. My 8.4 on AT&T is totally stock.

Downloading now... 1.1GB

manually checking shows nothing for me

Mine wasn't too laggy after the upgrade. But as I know from places like XDA usually a very good idea to do a full system wipe which I did.
What I am most thankful for is there is now an option to remove that Samsung screen that has those Samsung widgets that go full page. Can't recall what it is called. Yeah I know could have got rid of that using a 3rd party launcher in 4.4 but so happy Samsung put option there to disable it finally. To get rid of it, long press blank space like you were going to add a widget, then click Home Screen Settings, then uncheck "Content Home Screen".

Has anyone who rooted with kingroot updated? I'm assuming it'll kill root, just curious if I need to unroot prior, or if the update will still install. I'll post the answer tomorrow after I update.
I've had some Samsung devices which will update while rooted, and some that will not.

Russ77 said:
Has anyone who rooted with kingroot updated? I'm assuming it'll kill root, just curious if I need to unroot prior, or if the update will still install. I'll post the answer tomorrow after I update.
I've had some Samsung devices which will update while rooted, and some that will not.
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Not sure it will work.
Maybe try to adapt the method given by ashyx here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/guide-how-to-root-tripping-knox-kitkat-t3129484
It worked successfully for me on the T800

Russ77 said:
Has anyone who rooted with kingroot updated? I'm assuming it'll kill root, just curious if I need to unroot prior, or if the update will still install. I'll post the answer tomorrow after I update.
I've had some Samsung devices which will update while rooted, and some that will not.
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I'm rooted with Kingroot and it's currently downloading the update. If you load Xposed Framework and Wanam Xposed, under Security hacks there's a setting for Fake System Status that allows you to set it to Original.
I'll follow up when the download finishes.
Update: The download completed but the install failed and then got stuck in a boot loop. Ended up having to go to the Samsung place at Best Buy to have them re-flash KitKat. Now the tab is telling me I have to wait 24 hours to check for updates. I'm sure everything will be good now that I'm back on a factory image.

fleabeard said:
I'm rooted with Kingroot and it's currently downloading the update. If you load Xposed Framework and Wanam Xposed, under Security hacks there's a setting for Fake System Status that allows you to set it to Original.
I'll follow up when the download finishes.
Update: The download completed but the install failed and then got stuck in a boot loop. Ended up having to go to the Samsung place at Best Buy to have them re-flash KitKat. Now the tab is telling me I have to wait 24 hours to check for updates. I'm sure everything will be good now that I'm back on a factory image.
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Turn off automatic date and time and manually advance it by a day, and try again.
When they re-flashed KitKat did it wipe your tablet? The OTA failed me when rooted, failed me after un-installing adaway and un-rooting and removing KingUser. I cannot do a firmware upgrade via Kies 3 as it's not available. I cannot do an emergency firmware recover via Kies 3 as it's not soft bricked. I can't find either the KitKat or the Lollipop firmwares online anywhere... Currently I have a tablet, works fine, I did a factory reset (in the back of my mind knew this wouldn't work) that has a custom status and won't take the OTA.
If anyone knows where I can find the KitKat firmware, or the OTA, please let me know.
Or maybe someone could grab the OTA off their tablet after downloading prior to updating and share the wealth with the community???

Has any kingroot user tried triangle away, unroot via kinguser, and take the OTA?
Also just realized that if I can fail the OTA, I can obviously download it... Where do I grab it from if I wanted to flash it with odin or sideload?

Russ77 said:
Has anyone who rooted with kingroot updated? I'm assuming it'll kill root, just curious if I need to unroot prior, or if the update will still install. I'll post the answer tomorrow after I update.
I've had some Samsung devices which will update while rooted, and some that will not.
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Russ77 said:
Turn off automatic date and time and manually advance it by a day, and try again.
When they re-flashed KitKat did it wipe your tablet? The OTA failed me when rooted, failed me after un-installing adaway and un-rooting and removing KingUser. I cannot do a firmware upgrade via Kies 3 as it's not available. I cannot do an emergency firmware recover via Kies 3 as it's not soft bricked. I can't find either the KitKat or the Lollipop firmwares online anywhere... Currently I have a tablet, works fine, I did a factory reset (in the back of my mind knew this wouldn't work) that has a custom status and won't take the OTA.
If anyone knows where I can find the KitKat firmware, or the OTA, please let me know.
Or maybe someone could grab the OTA off their tablet after downloading prior to updating and share the wealth with the community???
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OTA came down successfully while not rooted. The reflash at Best Buy didn't wipe it.
As far as I know, the factory images for the AT&T versions aren't available anywhere, or at least I've been unable to find them. They obviously exist because I'm pretty sure the guy at Best Buy used Kies to flash with an image that's available to him from Samsung.

I re-rooted last night in the attempt of using triangle away to clear customs status, then un-rooting. This was odd because device status still shows custom but download mode shows official and Knox is 0.
While I was briefly rooted again I downloaded the OTA in the hopes of copying it to my PC and updating via ADB Sideload... Couldn't find it. If anyone knows where Samsung puts these I'll grab it and post it to share.

im not rooted, performed a factory reset, and my device still doesn't see any updates. Can somebody provide a link to the ROM?

Same situation here - no root, no mods, no available update
Sent from my SM-G925V using XDA Premium HD app

Same Thing Here Also
bshaw100 said:
Same situation here - no root, no mods, no available update
Sent from my SM-G925V using XDA Premium HD app
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I've got the same thing: no root, no mods, no update available! Darn!!!!

I've got the same thing: no root, no mods, no update available!

Russ77 said:
I re-rooted last night in the attempt of using triangle away to clear customs status, then un-rooting. This was odd because device status still shows custom but download mode shows official and Knox is 0.
While I was briefly rooted again I downloaded the OTA in the hopes of copying it to my PC and updating via ADB Sideload... Couldn't find it. If anyone knows where Samsung puts these I'll grab it and post it to share.
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The OTA gets downloaded to /cache. If you are rooted you can see it. But the OTA is not a complete ROM, just a differential to the ROM you have.
Sent from my SM-T707V using XDA Premium HD app

still nothing
gshaw_nash said:
I've got the same thing: no root, no mods, no update available! Darn!!!!
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gshaw1967 said:
I've got the same thing: no root, no mods, no update available!
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I've reset several time and cannot download the update. I get "Connecting to DM Server" and then update interrupted. Has anyone gotten around this?
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gshaw1967 said:
I've reset several time and cannot download the update. I get "Connecting to DM Server" and then update interrupted. Has anyone gotten around this?
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Turns out there is a imei problem with the tablet that is preventing the download. My imei number is paired with a IPhone 4. Anyway will take a few day to fix then the upgrade should work.

I get the same. I wiped my device hoping for a different outcome, and still no update.

I found this in the thread below.
It is an old tread but I'll comment anyway. SM-T807 is the 3G version while SM-T805 is the LTE version. Both Hardware (CPU/GPU) and comms modules are different. So 805 LTE (which has Lollipop) firmware won't work for 807 (no Lollipop is currently available nor Samsung plans to release soon).
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/sm-t805-sm-t807a-t2961117
John.

After not being able to take the OTA after rooting, even after un rooting, not being able to find the OTA and sideload (not in /cache), and not able use Kies or Odin I finally took it to the Samsung kiosk at my bestbuy.
They reflashed 4.4.2, didn't wipe anything, and immediately downloaded and successfully installed the lollipop update after getting home and on WiFi.
Just don't mention that you rooted ;')

It's a trap!

Anyone rooted even going forward with this?

I downloaded it and went to install it, figured a stagefright patch wouldn't kill me. Booted into TWRP and tried to apply the update from cache -> update.zip, but it didn't go through and I haven't tried again. If I do it, I'll let you know how it goes and if anything root related gets disrupted.

rooters might consider it a trap.. but I for one am happy that they took the time to update our phones for this pretty ugly exploit. I admit I did hold my breath for a second thinking they might have given us lollipop.

JeffMD said:
rooters might consider it a trap.. but I for one am happy that they took the time to update our phones for this pretty ugly exploit. I admit I did hold my breath for a second thinking they might have given us lollipop.
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On what model u got it?
Sent from My LG G Flex LG-F340K Stock KitKat V20D on LTE Network using XDA Free Mobile app

Badnewsbilbo said:
I downloaded it and went to install it, figured a stagefright patch wouldn't kill me. Booted into TWRP and tried to apply the update from cache -> update.zip, but it didn't go through and I haven't tried again. If I do it, I'll let you know how it goes and if anything root related gets disrupted.
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KK. It would be great if SuperSU survival mode worked however I've only ever seen it work on the nexus line for OTA updates.

Murshad007 said:
On what model u got it?
Sent from My LG G Flex LG-F340K Stock KitKat V20D on LTE Network using XDA Free Mobile app
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LS995

On the tmobile varrient I did the update though the menu and then re rooted with kings root. Used freedom flex to reinstall recovery. Pretty painless as far as updates go.

I ran the update on mine last night, it kept saying something unexpected was in system/apps/LGweather.apk, and I couldn't find it in my files so I probably went the longest way around possible, flashed back to stock, ran all the updates and rerooted with stumproot and installed twrp.
all back to normal, xposed works, everything is as it should. It's no lollipop, but at least they even bothered to send out a stagefright fix. So it's safe everyone

Pretty sure the last time I tried that method with an OTA, Stump wouldn't re-root. I have auto MMS off so I'll likely disregard this update and hold out until the Flex 3 blows everything away in 2016.

Just an FYI this update is useless. If you run Stagefright Detector you will see you are still vulnerable after the update :/

Chumplee said:
Just an FYI this update is useless. If you run Stagefright Detector you will see you are still vulnerable after the update :/
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6 vulnerabilities are found before and 2 Vulnerabilities found just a couple of weeks before. So they ain't patched in some updates
Sent from My LG G Flex LG-F340K Stock KitKat V20D on LTE Network using XDA Free Mobile app

I've got an LS995ZVA...Sprint P.P. I installed too, and it broke root. Also have TWRP installed with Freedom Flex. Downloaded Stumproot...it installed, but whats weird is that it SAYS device is rooted, but in actuality is NOT. No internet at home, so I'll need to make a trip to McDonald's for WiFi & fries with a laptop

With Stumproot you have to flash back to completely untouched for it to work again. You won't be able to reroot with it till you restore an untouched nandroid then apply the update or kdz to stock