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Flashing 4.2.2 over 4.3

Hi guys,
I just want to ask if it is possible to flash any 4.2.2 Rom over a 4.3 one without changing the Bootloader or Modem (as far as I know kernel there are no other things updated in 4.3 except some features in stock Rom and kernel). I'm sorry if there is a thread like this one out there but I couldn't find it on my phone app
Thanks in advance for your time and help
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Now why would you do that? It's like installing windows ME over Windows 7
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It's because I like to have all the possibilities to personalise nz phone, and Roms like MIUI won't get 4.3 support in the next time it's just my opinion
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4.3's stock kernel sucks hard. I've experienced "unexpectedly closed" errors with certain apps and the device sometimes reboots itself without apparent reason. Had to flash the latest franco's nightly kernel in order to get this faulty release somewhat stable.
Nice GoinGoogle.

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It is possible with custom recovery, not possible with fastboot without updating the bootloader. You may use any modem. You need 4.3 kernel.
EDIT: my bad, it was other way around. Yes, it is possible.

4.3 stinks like hot garbage. I'm not upgrading, and I'm going to downgrade my new N7 to 4.2.2 if possible. 4.3 is like windows ME.

I still have 4.2.2 on my N4 and have only tried 4.3 on my Kindle Fire. From my experience I have little interest in upgrading my N4 for the time being, since 4.3.x will likely fix all the JSS and JWR issues.

Fatherboard said:
4.3's stock kernel sucks hard. I've experienced "unexpectedly closed" errors with certain apps and the device sometimes reboots itself without apparent reason. Had to flash the latest franco's nightly kernel in order to get this faulty release somewhat stable.
Nice GoinGoogle.
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I think your problem is caused by your usage pattern / apps which are not updated for 4.3, combined with unstable root. Don't blame Google unless you experience the same behaviour on unrooted stock.
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Wrong.
I experienced those crashes while on stock, even with google applications. that's a faulty release, not faulty device nor usage. for god sake, even "settings" menu has "unexpectedly closed" on me once.

Misledz said:
Now why would you do that? It's like installing windows ME over Windows 7
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I think it'd be more like going back to Windows 7 Sp1 from Windows 8
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I have had totally different experience with 4.2.2. To be honest I didn't like it at all. I didn't find it as "rock solid" as many other users here. (I came from Galaxy Nexus. Android 4.2 compared to really rock solid jzo54k 4.1.2 was imo buggy as hell. It didn't bring any performance boost but rather did the opposite: BT, WIFI issues, mem leak etc.) Plus I found this low touch sensitivity extremaly irritating. I use rooted stock 4.3 and so far I haven't noticed any bigger issues. Even if I do I really don't see a point to go back to still buggy 4.2.2. I think my device performs much better on 4.3. Maybe it's just a placebo effect, but it feels snappier and smoother. Just my subjective opinion.
Of course I do understand people that miss their favorite custom roms, whose 4.3-versions are still unavailable.

4.2.2 had and has clearly wifi/bt issues (major data stalls, difficulties in re-enabling bt after 20-30 hours of uptime).
These issues were solved. however, I'd expect 4.3 to be as stable as it can be, especially when it took more than 5 months for its release. Unfortunately, that's not the case. not even close, which is rather embarrassing.
I really was expecting for iOS-like smoothness and stability by now.

Fatherboard said:
4.2.2 had and has clearly wifi/bt issues (major data stalls, difficulties in re-enabling bt after 20-30 hours of uptime).
These issues were solved. however, I'd expect 4.3 to be as stable as it can be, especially when it took more than 5 months for its release. Unfortunately, that's not the case. not even close, which is rather embarrassing.
I really was expecting for iOS-like smoothness and stability by now.
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Maybe that's been your experience but my experience has been the exact opposite. It's made my N4 even more of a pleasure to use. It's smoother, snappier, and battery life is amazing. Mind you, I've never really had any problems with 4.2.2 except maybe GPS locking problems, which 4.3 solved. The only real problem with 4.3 is this whole JWR/JSS nonsense.

Fatherboard said:
4.2.2 had and has clearly wifi/bt issues (major data stalls, difficulties in re-enabling bt after 20-30 hours of uptime).
These issues were solved. however, I'd expect 4.3 to be as stable as it can be, especially when it took more than 5 months for its release. Unfortunately, that's not the case. not even close, which is rather embarrassing.
I really was expecting for iOS-like smoothness and stability by now.
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Not sure what's going on your end but my phone has been rock solid with no FCs at all since upgrading to 4.3 using the factory image (I never go the OTA route)

In case you're both running a stock 4.3 (unrooted), you're more than welcomed to run "angry gran run - running game" by ace viral and watch it boldly & proudly crash. If not on beginning, after few minutes. Just only one example out of many.
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Not sure if this is the right place but here goes.
I am on AOKP milestone 1 might update to milestone 2 soon. But what do I have to keep in mind when making the jump to 4.3? Will I be able to downgrade later without problems? I dont understand the modems and bootloader stuff. Plus if I flash 4.3 I will lose root, so how do I flash 4.3 without loosing root? do I root the phone again after flashing? or is there a shortcut?

DeepPurple15X said:
Not sure if this is the right place but here goes.
I am on AOKP milestone 1 might update to milestone 2 soon. But what do I have to keep in mind when making the jump to 4.3? Will I be able to downgrade later without problems? I dont understand the modems and bootloader stuff. Plus if I flash 4.3 I will lose root, so how do I flash 4.3 without loosing root? do I root the phone again after flashing? or is there a shortcut?
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You can flash a 4.3 rom in recovery, but its recommended to flash radio and bootloader in recovery.
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DeepPurple15X said:
Not sure if this is the right place but here goes.
I am on AOKP milestone 1 might update to milestone 2 soon. But what do I have to keep in mind when making the jump to 4.3? Will I be able to downgrade later without problems? I dont understand the modems and bootloader stuff. Plus if I flash 4.3 I will lose root, so how do I flash 4.3 without loosing root? do I root the phone again after flashing? or is there a shortcut?
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Android 4.3 ROMs require radio version .84 (or a hybrid 27/84 or 33/84 radio) and bootloader version makoz20i. As Thibaultvw points out radio version .84 and bootloader version makoz20i are both available as flashable zip files and should both be installed before installing a 4.3 based ROM. In addition, Android 4.3 requires SuperSU version 1.51 for working root privileges.
After upgrading the radio and bootloader for Android 4.3, you can restore or install an Android 4.2.2 ROM without changing the bootloader or radio.

frajobs said:
Hi guys,
I just want to ask if it is possible to flash any 4.2.2 Rom over a 4.3 one without changing the Bootloader or Modem (as far as I know kernel there are no other things updated in 4.3 except some features in stock Rom and kernel). I'm sorry if there is a thread like this one out there but I couldn't find it on my phone app
Thanks in advance for your time and help
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Give it a hard go bud lemme know how it works!

[Q] Am I the last person on 4.2.2?

Anyone else still on 4.2.2 12b? My phone is rooted but I am using the stock ROM. All I needed root for was the hotspot provisioning fix and Titanium Backup Pro so I could freeze a bunch of stuff.
Other than that, my battery is amazing. The phone works perfectly with the exception of the camera. Its not bad, but I heard a fix was out in 4.4.2
I'm not sure I'll ever upgrade!! This version is totally workable.
billd

Yep, on 4.2.2
Froze the updater app after it tried and failed the OTA a few times.
Rooted and removed as much VZW bloatapps as I wanted.
I'm curious about the new stuff, but I will wait until the smart guys on here make the update smooth/painless.

Tjats my thought too!!
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As am I. Just been too lazy to backup everything and update to 4.4.2. The Google Music bug is also making me hesitant

Bobaroo said:
As am I. Just been too lazy to backup everything and update to 4.4.2. The Google Music bug is also making me hesitant
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That bug sucks, I switched to AOSP because of it. I don't get why it's taking LG/Google so long to fix it.

Alliance rom from RErick question

My note 3 is all factory and I want to use RERICK'S alliance rom. Question is my phone is a virgin, other than the Kk update from att or samsung, whoever. Does that rom work on nc2 build or does it have to be on a different or specific build? Or does anyone have any other suggestions for me? I had the infuse 4G and had good luck with custom roms and feel confident about modding this beast now. Also do I really have to worry about knox? I do plan on getting the note 4 when it comes out but I am on the att next plan. Will they still take my phone w custom rom or tripped knox? 0x1. Is there a way to go back to completely stock in the box at all? And would it operate the same?

cmrodrag said:
My note 3 is all factory and I want to use RERICK'S alliance rom. Question is my phone is a virgin, other than the Kk update from att or samsung, whoever. Does that rom work on nc2 build or does it have to be on a different or specific build? Or does anyone have any other suggestions for me? I had the infuse 4G and had good luck with custom roms and feel confident about modding this beast now. Also do I really have to worry about knox? I do plan on getting the note 4 when it comes out but I am on the att next plan. Will they still take my phone w custom rom or tripped knox? 0x1. Is there a way to go back to completely stock in the box at all? And would it operate the same?
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Root, install safestrap, make a backup of your stock rom, and you're good to go, I did a restore from a backup back to stock and it was seamless for me, like nothing ever happened.

Kool, thank for the input! Worked like a charm! There are a couple Lil bugs but it's a great rom! How and where do I get a log so I can help these guys out now?

So I have been running this rom and it's freakin awesome as far as the customization goes but I am having an issue with chrome and Internet. Chrome doesn't do anything at all and regular Internet takes a good minute to load any pages. I would like to help RErick or anybody else dial in the rom but don't know how and where to get\do a data log to give to the devs. Any help with that would be appreciated.
sent through the alliancerom nc2 note3 att

I actually had to go into /system/app and delete the chrome apk and then download chrome from the play store
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I still have Chrome and Internet on the phone, but I use Next browser - much faster, and it does Flash.

Downgrade to kitkat from lollipop

Hi
i can downgrade my note to kitkat from lollipop without any problems?
I made root in lollipop...
Thanks

Yes, just have to find your phones kk firmware and flash through Odin.
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Ok
what the best stock version of kitkat to get the best battery life?
I install the israeli version and i get same battery life like lollipop
thanks

I would highly recommending installing the stock version of KitKat that is released for your country.

Yes, i've just done this myself. I got the phone last week, and in amongst all the other 9 million pop-ups that Samsung provide, I accidently pressed yes to upgrade to lollipop.
I ran it for a day and the lag was terrible, so I have now gone back to KitKat. As above, I just went for stock for my country. It seems a lot better now. Once they release another lollipop patch i'll update. It's a shame, as I still think my htc one m8 is slightly faster. It feels more responsive. Anyway, thats off topic.
As above, just use Odin. I'm new to modding Samsung devices really, but managed it easy enough following the various guides around.

Did you guys have to factory reset your device after the downgrade?
If so, does the Kies application backup function safe the application data (logged in accounts, safegames, application settings etc.) too?

Best, stable ROM?

I no longer use my LG L90 D415 device anymore as I moved onto the Nexus 6P, but I do have it as a backup phone, I flashed CyanogenMod 13 on it prior to not using it. I realized now that the device just is super laggy with it. What are the best recommended stable ROMs for this device, is it still best to go stock? I am also curious if there are any good Marshmallow ROMs out there as well.

CM 13 is very smooth. Do not know why yours is lag, but you can try full wipe and re-flash, then wipe cache/davik again. If you still feel lag, I guess there is no rom can satisfy your need.

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CM 13 is very smooth. Do not know why yours is lag, but you can try full wipe and re-flash, then wipe cache/davik again. If you still feel lag, I guess there is no rom can satisfy your need.
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Is it really stable? Maybe it's because I am running an older version which can always be the case. If you do claim it's stable, I than would definitely install it.

darkgiant said:
Is it really stable? Maybe it's because I am running an older version which can always be the case. If you do claim it's stable, I than would definitely install it.
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I have used it for some days, and it good and smooth for me. I have not install much programs, so I am not sure it is stable or not, but I have not seen any issue. The version I used is the latest snapshot.

nvt992 said:
I have used it for some days, and it good and smooth for me. I have not install much programs, so I am not sure it is stable or not, but I have not seen any issue. The version I used is the latest snapshot.
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Oh okay, I guess I'll give it a look. Did you get the ROM directly off the CM website by any chance ? Or is there a thread here that you can link me to?

You can go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/orig-development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-lg-l90-t3276705

RR is also great...
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nvt992 said:
You can go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/orig-development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-lg-l90-t3276705
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Sweet, I just flashed it. So far so good. I don't intend to run many apps, in fact, probably just need it to be capable enough to check emails, browse the web, answer calls and text messages. Its just a backup phone really. I'll play around with it to see if I do experience any issues, but it seemed blazingly fast (just as fast as my Nexus 6P!) from the initial setup.

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Sweet, I just flashed it. So far so good. I don't intend to run many apps, in fact, probably just need it to be capable enough to check emails, browse the web, answer calls and text messages. Its just a backup phone really. I'll play around with it to see if I do experience any issues, but it seemed blazingly fast (just as fast as my Nexus 6P!) from the initial setup.
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If there is any problem, you can try slimrom or RR. both are good, and almost bug-free. If you just use L90 as a backup phone, I think there will be no problem. the funny thing is I just bought L90 as my main phone, replacing sony E1, which is also a great phone for me (of course, with many tweaks and debloat) :angel:

RR is ok but Sygic Navigation dont work :-/ I use Teamsek.
Maybe just me but on all clones cm13 after uninstalling any apk, system process crashes.

I also use Temasek...everything works great!

darkgiant said:
I no longer use my LG L90 D415 device anymore as I moved onto the Nexus 6P, but I do have it as a backup phone, I flashed CyanogenMod 13 on it prior to not using it. I realized now that the device just is super laggy with it. What are the best recommended stable ROMs for this device, is it still best to go stock? I am also curious if there are any good Marshmallow ROMs out there as well.
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I have been using the CM13 since March or April I don't remember exactly when, and it works fine. I installed the Gapps Mini, I have root and xposed installed.
I have been updating the rom several times a month, the last update I installed was from 11-06-2016.
I have some Apps installed, but I dont use facebook, neither facebook messenger, or even snapchat.
The rom looks very stable, and I only notice lag sometimes, it's not perfect, but works. Much better then stock 5.02.

XiCO FiR3 said:
I have been using the CM13 since March or April I don't remember exactly when, and it works fine. I installed the Gapps Mini, I have root and xposed installed.
I have been updating the rom several times a month, the last update I installed was from 11-06-2016.
I have some Apps installed, but I dont use facebook, neither facebook messenger, or even snapchat.
The rom looks very stable, and I only notice lag sometimes, it's not perfect, but works. Much better then stock 5.02.
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How do you install xposed? Do you have xposed framework for this device (recovery or other way)?
Thanks

afrsantos.89 said:
How do you install xposed? Do you have xposed framework for this device (recovery or other way)?
Thanks
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You will need ther recovery, but you can use this apk to install it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/material-design-xposed-installer-t3137758
When you install this apk, do not update the app (even if it says that exists an update), because it breaks the xposed framework installation from the app.
This version does almost everything for you.
If you update the app, you will need to download the xposed .zip from xda, and install it from xposed, because for some reason, the app can't find the xposed framework anymore.
I hope I helped you.

XiCO FiR3 said:
You will need ther recovery, but you can use this apk to install it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/material-design-xposed-installer-t3137758
When you install this apk, do not update the app (even if it says that exists an update), because it breaks the xposed framework installation from the app.
This version does almost everything for you.
If you update the app, you will need to download the xposed .zip from xda, and install it from xposed, because for some reason, the app can't find the xposed framework anymore.
I hope I helped you.
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Tahnks. Already have apk installed, xposed working and forced the IMEI through apk, but it only changes IMEI from dialing *#06#. If you go to phone testing - *#*#4636#*#* you can verify the IMEI is still 0 (zero).

I Use ORION OS on both of my LG D415's.

Its been a while and I wanted to follow up on this subject. What is the current most stable ROM? Really going for no issues and stability as I would like to give this phone to a relative.

I'm using the second to last nightly build from 12/12/2016. Has been good for me. Honestly, I would use the lineage os that slim built. Only caveat, it is not root. A patch for that will probably be available soon. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70643376&postcount=972
OR
slimrom 2.0 https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/development/rom-slimrom-marshmallow-t3298337

I have been using RR for a few days now and has been stable and fast. I also noticed a big increase in battery life.