[Q] Bootloader - Verizon LG G2

HI, wanted to know of a way to check what kind of bootloader I have. Btw flashed and ran AOSP lollipop ROMs and stock based KitKat ROMs, but when trying to flash CloudyG2 3.3 which is a stock based lollipop rom it got stuck in a bootloop.
Help appreciated, thanks.

Well the 39a bootstack is required for that rom and its highly recommended if coming aosp roms to flash complete stock (in op's posts) and bootstack which is included with the debloated stock rom. Also make sure to do a full wipe coming from a different base or its null and void
Edit: oh and the first most important to do before anything is backup!

Thanks for the answer. I figured it out a little after writing here Thanks anyway.
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[Q] Reverting to stock before upgrading to new ROM

Why do so many developers suggest to revert to stock ROM before flashing another ROM or a new version?
This is widely suggested and I see no reason for it.
Of course a re-format and all cache wipes are mandatory.
A ROM upgrading procedure is deleting everything as a first step, or?
What i reckon is JB custom Roms were mostly tested to be flashed coming from a previous Android system ICS (and of course ICS from GB). That's the reason why many users experience post installation problems like invalid IMEI and instabilities when flashing directly a JB Rom coming from a GB.
It's always best to follow the recommendation of Developers who built our custom Roms, they know better.
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GrippingSphere said:
What i reckon is JB custom Roms were mostly tested to be flashed coming from a previous Android system ICS (and of course ICS from GB). That's the reason why many users experience post installation problems like invalid IMEI and instabilities when flashing directly a JB Rom coming from a GB.
It's always best to follow the recommendation of Developers who built our custom Roms, they know better.
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The most common developer's advice is to first flash a stock GB rom and afterwards load a new JB ROM.
I still see no reason for it. Once a new ROM is flashed everything (what was before) is wiped, or?
The only reason I see is to make it safe for the ones which do not follow the fromat/delete all caches procedure...
Still silly to me....
tomsag said:
The most common developer's advice is to first flash a stock GB rom and afterwards load a new JB ROM.
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I've never seen this advice. Mostly it is the exact opposite, namely flashing CM9 first and then going to JB AFAIK.
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GrippingSphere said:
What i reckon is JB custom Roms were mostly tested to be flashed coming from a previous Android system ICS (and of course ICS from GB). That's the reason why many users experience post installation problems like invalid IMEI and instabilities when flashing directly a JB Rom coming from a GB.
It's always best to follow the recommendation of Developers who built our custom Roms, they know better.
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BlueFlame4 said:
I've never seen this advice. Mostly it is the exact opposite, namely flashing CM9 first and then going to JB AFAIK.
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Elitemovil reccomends this. I'm running this ROM and want to upgrade to new version with new Partition layout.
Anyway, we are loosing the point here - I still see no reason to make any "intermediate" steps before flashing the ROM which I want.
Anyone knows the answer wha there might be problems from swithching ROMs immediately?

[Q] Need help reverting back.

Hey guys, I recently flashed OmniROM on my phone which needed a raw r4 kernel with Selinux support but this ROM has been giving me problems so I decided to revert back to 4.3 or maybe 4.2.2.
I wanted to know how if there a particular set of instructions I need to follow to get it back to a TW based ROM from the AOSP. I tried searching but all of the Rom threads give instructions to go from TW to AOSP but not the other way round.
If you could add the link of any required Kernel with the answer it would be greatly helpful. If not, its okay too. I will search for it
Also, a few suggestions would be welcome as to which Rom should I flash. I mainly require a ROM which is both stable and battery friendly.
If you want to go back to Touchwiz, you will first need to flash philz kernel & recovery (unfortunately I can't post the link on this app but its easy to find here), then reboot recovery and flash your TW ROM. As for my personal opinion, definitely AryaMod, it is both feature packed _and_ quick, with the advantage of a buttery smooth launcher.
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[ROM][5.1] 9/17/2015-Lollipop Stock Rooted Google Play Edition LMY47O.H9

This is a Stock Google Play Edition Rom LMY47O.H9. It has no modifications besides being rooted
Devs feel free to use as a base, just give proper credit
Updated 9/17/2015
1. Make sure you do a wipe if coming from another rom
2. Flash in recovery
3. reboot(I suggest TWRP)
4. profit
It seems people on older firmware are having issues with wifi. This is due to your old firmware. If you are not S-off you will have to wait for your carrier to release updated firmware. There is nothing that can be done about it. :-/
If you have problems make sure you do a full wipe.. if you continue to have problems you need to be as detailed as possible.. What version firmware are you running? What ROM are you coming from? Are you bootloader unlocked? you need details.. if you don't give details you're more likely to get a better answer as to why it doesn't work from the fortune teller on the corner.
Also, please do not PM me for support. PM's will not be answered. Post it in the thread. It helps other's having the same issue find a solution. If it's over PM it only benefits you and not everyone else
H9 Update rom zip compiled by: @enewman17
Downloads:
5.1 LMY47O.H6: http://graffixnyc.com/m8.php#rom
DO NOT MIRROR
As this is a stock rom.. Nothing will be added.. No bug reports taken.. this is how it came right from Google with the exception of root
Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you use this and brick your device or if your device blows up, implodes, flames start shooting from it or it kills your neighbor's dog. Flash at your own risk. I am not responsible.... It was the other guy... I swear....
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Stock GPE Rooted, ROM for the HTC One (M8)
Contributors
graffixnyc, loserskater
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2015-04-08
Last Updated 2015-09-17
That was quick!!! Thanks Buddy!!
Keep this in mind, system write protection is enabled by default, the current module available does not yet work to disable write protection on GPe based roms.
Hi Graffixnyc, long time after s3. So I have att version and I am unlocking bootloader right now. i will install recovery after that and then, will this run on ATT version like a regular flash from recovery?
ceo.mtcl said:
Hi Graffixnyc, long time after s3. So I have att version and I am unlocking bootloader right now. i will install recovery after that and then, will this run on ATT version like a regular flash from recovery?
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Hey dude!! I actually saw yourr other post in my thread but forgot to respond! How is everything?? It has been a while. Yes, it will run fine. I'm running it on my AT&T version.
seems super laggy to me, even the bootanimation. did a full wipe to.
I'm having issues as well with lots of lag and no camera or wifi.
odd, im flashed the backup version and its perfect
Will this work on the dev edition
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Flashed this one and used the backup. The backup is more fluid than this for some reason.
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charlieb620 said:
Flashed this one and used the backup. The backup is more fluid than this for some reason.
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I flashed this and I don't have any issues. I did a wipe before I did..
graffixnyc said:
I flashed this and I don't have any issues. I did a wipe before I did..
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I'll try again.
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charlieb620 said:
I'll try again.
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It didn't seem laggier to me.. But I have since restored my data.. Let me try with a fresh system wipe and play with it for a bit
Seems fine to me.. I wiped and flashed and it doesnt seem laggy to me so far.. I'll keep playing with it but it seems just as good as the cwm back up version for me
Trying to install via PhilZ CWM and getting this:
Creating links and setting perms...
set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
Edit: redownloading, checking sums and such.
Yup did a full wipe. Laggy. Lock screen, waking, sleeping and drawer
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Fixed it. Had to specifically format /data for some reason. A full wipe wasn't cutting it.
Running smoothly here. Full wipe using Philz. Well chose the Install new rom option or whatever it's called. No lag!
Though question.. Since this is just the stock GPE ROM, does that include the stock recovery? Philz came up saying that the ROM may try to flash a recovery on boot and whether I want this to happen.. chose no.. but not sure what's going on.
BAM1789 said:
Running smoothly here. Full wipe using Philz. Well chose the Install new rom option or whatever it's called. No lag!
Though question.. Since this is just the stock GPE ROM, does that include the stock recovery? Philz came up saying that the ROM may try to flash a recovery on boot and whether I want this to happen.. chose no.. but not sure what's going on.
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You were correct to chose no. It doesn't flash a recovery. Chainfire uses the install-recovery.sh script file for root purposes. twrp knows about this I believe since chainfire works directly with dees troy..
Build.prop changes?
I feel like my new M8 is almost perfect. Going from AT&T bloatware to a almost Nexus experience! Thank you so much for the hard work! One question and hopefully it isn't a noob question but I always change my LCD density down to 380 as I feel stock is huge! Do we need S-off to be able to change that in build.prop as I can edit it but it doesn't change anything. Thanks in advance for any info.

New G2 / 24A / What next?

I'm not new to rooting and flashing, except with the G2, VS980. That said, I rooted using an app called "AutoRec" from the Play Store. I then flashed TWRP 2.7. However, when attempting to flash the stable version of Cyanogenmod (10.2), I run into an "LG Security Error" and the phone won't boot past the LG boot screen.
Do I need to revert back to an older firmware to flash ROM's? Is there an LG VS980 flashing tutorial anywhere? I used the TOT method to get the G2 back to stock, and I'm currently back on 24A, but reverting won't be a problem as the stock firmware is garbage.
I know, this is a lot for one post, but I need the information. There are plenty of ROM's to choose from, but I don't even know where to start. I know it's difficult picking one, so which one are you using now and would you recommend it?
UrbanBounca said:
I'm not new to rooting and flashing, except with the G2, VS980. That said, I rooted using an app called "AutoRec" from the Play Store. I then flashed TWRP 2.7. However, when attempting to flash the stable version of Cyanogenmod (10.2), I run into an "LG Security Error" and the phone won't boot past the LG boot screen.
Do I need to revert back to an older firmware to flash ROM's? Is there an LG VS980 flashing tutorial anywhere? I used the TOT method to get the G2 back to stock, and I'm currently back on 24A, but reverting won't be a problem as the stock firmware is garbage.
I know, this is a lot for one post, but I need the information. There are plenty of ROM's to choose from, but I don't even know where to start. I know it's difficult picking one, so which one are you using now and would you recommend it?
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CM 10/11 nightlies are based on JB or 12B baseband while your phone has 24A or KK. You need to flash JackpotClavin CM11 5/21/14 release
And also, just for future reference (no disrespect), this belongs in Q&A, not development. Hope you get it figured out!
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HueyT said:
CM 10/11 nightlies are based on JB or 12B baseband while your phone has 24A or KK. You need to flash JackpotClavin CM11 5/21/14 release
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I appreciate your response. However, JackpotClavin seems to have abandoned development.
njstein said:
And also, just for future reference (no disrespect), this belongs in Q&A, not development. Hope you get it figured out!
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It's not a problem. I've been a member here for awhile, but never really post. I still should've known better.
That said, does anyone have any other suggestions for Google source-based ROM's?
I've recently gone with C-Rom. I noticed the size was quite small, and once it booted, I couldn't be happier. It's plain-Jane Android, and I love it!
UrbanBounca said:
I appreciate your response. However, JackpotClavin seems to have abandoned development.
It's not a problem. I've been a member here for awhile, but never really post. I still should've known better.
That said, does anyone have any other suggestions for Google source-based ROM's?
I've recently gone with C-Rom. I noticed the size was quite small, and once it booted, I couldn't be happier. It's plain-Jane Android, and I love it!
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Carbon is quite nice too, bigshotrob22 has been posting betas based on 24A to the thread, the last one is in my signature. Don't use the nightlies linked in the original post.

[Q] Root or install Debloated rom, Custom rom?

My note 4 is now android 5.1.1 , and I heard that you must flash custom Kernel to avoid boot loop when rooting android 5.1.
I don't know where to start, can anyone please tell me what the current most stable, fast and battery friendly solution for Note 4?
What I can think of so far are:
1. root + custom kernel+some way to debloat
2. Stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/trltecan-n910w8-aoa1-stock-rooted-t3025538
3. Modified stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/moving-please-dont-post-t2943845
4. Custom rom like cm: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=trltetmo
ps: Apart from custom kernel, can we also root 5.1.1 note 4 by Install 5.0.1 Bootloader ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/development/root-5-1-1-n910c-t3190520 Is there some other ways that I'm not being aware of?
inonosa said:
My note 4 is now android 5.1.1 , and I heard that you must flash custom Kernel to avoid boot loop when rooting android 5.1.
I don't know where to start, can anyone please tell me what the current most stable, fast and battery friendly solution for Note 4?
What I can think of so far are:
1. root + custom kernel+some way to debloat
2. Stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...ooted-t3025538
3. Modified stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...-post-t2943845
4. Custom rom like cm: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?ty...evice=trltetmo
ps: Apart from custom kernel, can we also root 5.1.1 note 4 by Install 5.0.1 Bootloader ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...n910c-t3190520 Is there some other ways that I'm not being aware of?
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If it helps, I rooted and installed a modified international TW ROM. I lose wifi calling. (Never used it) Lose Tmobile hotspot (FoxFi replaces this just fine) Other then adding the APN manually and changing the region in my build.prop to US, it was pretty straight forward. If you want debloat, just root, add TWRP, wipe the stock rom and add a custom one. I prefer modified TW because of stability. I flashed the international because its 5.1.1. So far it runs very well. The ROM I flashed required no additional flashing of a kernel . Look at my sig for the ROM im currently on
LoopDoGG79 said:
If it helps, I rooted and installed a modified international TW ROM. I lose wifi calling. (Never used it) Lose Tmobile hotspot (FoxFi replaces this just fine) Other then adding the APN manually and changing the region in my build.prop to US, it was pretty straight forward. If you want debloat, just root, add TWRP, wipe the stock rom and add a custom one. I prefer modified TW because of stability. I flashed the international because its 5.1.1. So far it runs very well. The ROM I flashed required no additional flashing of a ROM. Look at my sig for the ROM im currently on
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That is what I thought, and i'm getting Modified stock debloated TW rom, RAPTURE
inonosa said:
That is what I thought, and i'm getting Modified stock debloated TW rom, RAPTURE
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I was running Darthstalker for months. It ran well for the most part. I heard there was several android bug fixes from 5.0.1 to 5.1.1 that make running a ROM more user friendly.
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inonosa said:
My note 4 is now android 5.1.1 , and I heard that you must flash custom Kernel to avoid boot loop when rooting android 5.1.
I don't know where to start, can anyone please tell me what the current most stable, fast and battery friendly solution for Note 4?
What I can think of so far are:
1. root + custom kernel+some way to debloat
2. Stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...ooted-t3025538
3. Modified stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...-post-t2943845
4. Custom rom like cm: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?ty...evice=trltetmo
ps: Apart from custom kernel, can we also root 5.1.1 note 4 by Install 5.0.1 Bootloader ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...n910c-t3190520 Is there some other ways that I'm not being aware of?
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I have a group on Google+ that is dedicated to debloating ROMs send me a PM if you are interested.
ShrekOpher said:
I have a group on Google+ that is dedicated to debloating ROMs send me a PM if you are interested.
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thanks man, just the backing up/restoring the app+data had turned me off......
I think that I will stay with RAPTURE before something Major went wrong.
but what is your recommended rom?
inonosa said:
thanks man, just the backing up/restoring the app+data had turned me off......
I think that I will stay with RAPTURE before something Major went wrong.
but what is your recommended rom?
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I'm using TEKHD right now. It's good 5.1.1 with good battery life, but really its just to hold me over till 6.0 drops either CM or TW.
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