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Verizon Warranty Center: LG Rolling out March 2012 update to fix random reboots?

So my (second) LG Revolution has been rebooting randomly, and the Verizon Tech informed me that LG is planning an update for March 2012 to fix this issue -- is this a known fact or were they lying to me?

Probably lying to you. But, I guess we'll know soon, as march starts in a few hours, depending on your time zone. =D

I would guess that it's one of Verizon's billions of lies. They will tell you anything you want to hear to keep you paying for lackluster service. Root it, Gingervolt 2.0 it ( THANKS MT) & run the WIFI tether to get all you can.... I got 2 brand new Revos on Feb 2 2012 & could not update from Froyo. 6 hours on tech support & I said "Screw it" !!! Updated to GB & then rooted & then Gingervolted.... Enjoying the hell outta my Revos now!!!!!!!!
Ed

I have been looking at the lg forums from time to time and the support there does keep speaking about another update that they are working on for the revo so I'm thinking this might be true,

If this is true then great for all the normal users out there. I know how frustrating that is, but I say root it and flash GingerVolt, I've only had one reboot and I think it was a fluke because I'm going on two weeks now with not a single reboot, plus GingerVolt is ten times better than GingerBread with LG's crap on it.

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I was doing fine with no rebooting until beginning of February when both Revo when south at the same time with reboot/ loss of signal which drained the battery and killing one of the units. Switch to 3G only, stopped the reboot. I had been talking with the vzn network tech and they see strange traffic on my data but would not comment (They have been playing with the SW). The issue is the authentication SW that they use and how they switch back and forth between 3 and 4 G. They see the issue but would not comment otherwise.
If you Revo would not start even on the charger or fresh battery as the vzn store tried to do when I brought it back to them (and they saw the one remaining unit rebooting and loss of signal), it's not dead. The store ordered a refub units and sent me home. It needs more power that the battery or 5V charger can supply. I use an inductive charger. I opened it up and applied power at the connector using the inductive charger. It powered up immediately and I was able to reset the one Revo that died. It would be nice that they warn us before they start dinking with the SW.

Want to, but am lost!
yankneck696 said:
I would guess that it's one of Verizon's billions of lies. They will tell you anything you want to hear to keep you paying for lackluster service. Root it, Gingervolt 2.0 it ( THANKS MT) & run the WIFI tether to get all you can.... I got 2 brand new Revos on Feb 2 2012 & could not update from Froyo. 6 hours on tech support & I said "Screw it" !!! Updated to GB & then rooted & then Gingervolted.... Enjoying the hell outta my Revos now!!!!!!!!
Ed
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Ed,Thanks for your post. I am totally New to android phones. Is this is the first one I have ever had. I want to do this to my phone. If it is not too much trouble; can you tell me how to do this. I am lost and need the lay person, step by step, instructions for dummies version on how to do this. Thanks so much.
Susan

As I am a newbie to all of this, I will let the Professionals give specific directions. You should for to the "Development" section & look for the "One Click" thread & maybe later do the Gingervolt ROM. You are already on Gingerbread, right?
Ed

I will be glad when it rolls out

Joydncr said:
Ed,Thanks for your post. I am totally New to android phones. Is this is the first one I have ever had. I want to do this to my phone. If it is not too much trouble; can you tell me how to do this. I am lost and need the lay person, step by step, instructions for dummies version on how to do this. Thanks so much.
Susan
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Hop on the irc channel there is usually someone that will help it really isn't hard just read and re read everything then when you think you have it read it again everything on xda for the revo is extremely easy most of the problems you see were from not reading and following instructions. And remember backups are your friend not a waste of the 5 minutes it takes to do.
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[Q] Android L (5)

How soon do you guys think a ROM will be made for Nook HD/HD+ after Android L releases? Any guesses? Cyanogen have done a great job with 4.4

That's just going to be a lot of assumptions

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That's just going to be a lot of assumptions
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Probably why you were the only one to reply xD Thanks man

Just don't like to see 0 replies. That said, there's one now and then that I won't reply to. However, L is of much interest to me and some of the supposed improvements will hopefully be great. Plus L on the nooks would hopefully be even better. So I share your enthusiasm.
The release time could be shorter or longer depending on the amount of porting work to be done. There's other variables too. But someone else might also before cyanogenmod which would be fun.

Thanks for the reply, I agree on L being even better on the Nook varieties. Can't wait!

I was finally starting to look into bumping stock off og my HD9 and saw this... guess I can wait 4-6 months for this to all take shape... I wouldn't want to lose my progress in PvZ2 at this point anyhow

My question is whether or not upgrading to L will be a performance boost or if it'll just be bloat on the hardwwre. Won't know til it gets here though.

Goggles2114 said:
My question is whether or not upgrading to L will be a performance boost or if it'll just be bloat on the hardwwre. Won't know til it gets here though.
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With the nook being the nook... you could be right. The latest tech really makes android smooth, not android on the older tech.

OSs don't tend to get faster as they get fancier and the latest tablets and phones have much faster hardware (and more RAM).

Well I mean take a look at the iPhone 4S, it used to be able to run IOS 5 and now it's up to IOS 8 and it's still pretty fast. These companies need to focus as well on making the newer OS work well with older devices. I mean the HD/HD+ is only 2 years old...

Corkerman said:
the HD/HD+ is only 2 years old...
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It might be 2 years old but the hardware was never really all that great as it wasn't a top-of-the-line tablet when it came out.
Anyway, that's why I'm hoping 5.0 does something to improve performance, but wouldn't expect miracles from it if anything at all. Android just does better on newer hardware.
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Looks like cm11 m12 improved responsiveness a noticeable amount and finally too. Still not the same amount newer hardware would cause but a welcome improvement.

Goggles2114 said:
My question is whether or not upgrading to L will be a performance boost or if it'll just be bloat on the hardwwre. Won't know til it gets here though.
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I upgraded my Nexus 7 2013 to 5.0.0_r2, and it is noticeably faster than 4.4.4_r2. With kitkat, art sped up menus and navigation, but not really much else. Lollipop is all art - no dalvik option - and not only are menus and navigation faster, but it seems to speed up apps as well, mainly the Chrome browser. I've been using Lollipop for a couple of weeks now, compiled 5.0.0_r2 with 4.4.4 blobs, and I've been pretty impressed. I just built 5.0.0_r5 from source yesterday with the new 5.0 blobs they released. I haven't had time to install it, but I would imagine the performance to be the same as 5.0.0_r2.
Unfortunately, the Nook HD depends heavily on CM source, and quite frankly, it's a little above my expertise. So I'll just have to wait for verygreen, bokbokan, and leapinlar to give us a lollipop build for the Nook HD and HD+.

cahrens said:
I upgraded my Nexus 7 2013 to 5.0.0_r2, and it is noticeably faster
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That's great to hear it's indeed faster even though it's on a Nexus! Great job and hopefully the three guys can work some magic into the HD's

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I mean the HD/HD+ is only 2 years old...
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In consumer products, that's an eternity.

I've been working with Lollipop builds for a few weeks now, so I have a fairly decent idea of what is involved.
1) sensors.c (touchscreen) requires a minor rewrite.
2) hdmi_audio.c requires a symbol to be dropped (or qcom hardware specified, either/or)
3) selinux rewrites... blehch!
4) hwc, domx ... dunno yet, there's apparently working lollipop compatible source available
5) Changes to build/core/Makefile cause most builds to hang on imgdiff, some reversions are required to get around this.
OK, even with all this, I've only had one build boot enough to get some logs. Ironically it was my very first build.
http://pastebin.com/CNBrENWD
I did end up adding libcorkscrew. Anyway every subsequent build I've done reboots even before being able to get a last_kmsg. I'm at the point now where I believe our kernel will need to be patched to handle gcc 4.8. Changing the build to use gcc 4.7 is doable, but isn't very pretty or nice (too many headers have changed).
Anyone have any other hints or suggestions?

Jon Lee said:
I've been working with Lollipop builds for a few weeks now, so I have a fairly decent idea of what is involved.
1) sensors.c (touchscreen) requires a minor rewrite.
2) hdmi_audio.c requires a symbol to be dropped (or qcom hardware specified, either/or)
3) selinux rewrites... blehch!
4) hwc, domx ... dunno yet, there's apparently working lollipop compatible source available
5) Changes to build/core/Makefile cause most builds to hang on imgdiff, some reversions are required to get around this.
OK, even with all this, I've only had one build boot enough to get some logs. Ironically it was my very first build.
http://pastebin.com/CNBrENWD
I did end up adding libcorkscrew. Anyway every subsequent build I've done reboots even before being able to get a last_kmsg. I'm at the point now where I believe our kernel will need to be patched to handle gcc 4.8. Changing the build to use gcc 4.7 is doable, but isn't very pretty or nice (too many headers have changed).
Anyone have any other hints or suggestions?
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If it were me, I'd look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire/development/rom-kernel-unofficial-cm12-0-otterx-t2958155 or here http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire/development/slimpop-otterx-t2957450 for some guidance.
Hashcode is a legend on XDA and he has almost single-handedly kept the very old, TI OMAP 4430 Kindle Fire alive. As for lovejoy777, currently, he has been the most active, hard working dev for that same KF. Hashcode has CM12 working and lovejoy777 has Slimpop.
Since our device is so similar to the KF and Hashcode has contributed to the Nook in the past, looks to be a good resource??? Then again, verygreen could also pop in sometime down the road.
Mike T

It was because of installing CM on a Kindle Fire 2 for a friend that I decided to purchase a Nook (wanted an OMAP).
I checked both threads over but didn't immediately find any lollipop android_device source available.
I was right about the kernel (arm/lib/memset.S?). Only took me a week to figure it out.
I'm not quite sure yet what to make of the second set of logs, but this is where I'm at now.
http://pastebin.com/EXnJpp3L

Jon Lee said:
It was because of installing CM on a Kindle Fire 2 for a friend that I decided to purchase a Nook (wanted an OMAP).
I checked both threads over but didn't immediately find any lollipop android_device source available.
I was right about the kernel (arm/lib/memset.S?). Only took me a week to figure it out.
I'm not quite sure yet what to make of the second set of logs, but this is where I'm at now.
http://pastebin.com/EXnJpp3L
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One of my first android devices was the 1st gen KF and Hashcode helped make an inexpensive E-reader a very viable android tablet. I would PM Hashcode and/or lovejoy777. Hashcode is usually very busy but he has always been helpful towards other devs, I know he gave some assistance to lovejoy777 with SlimPop.
As for lovejoy777, he's fairly new at development but seems to be very helpful. I think he also may have gotten some help/guidance from MwisBest who built a LP rom for the OMAP 4460 Galaxy Nexus. I mention this because I believe he knows the importance of cooperation among devs. As an aside, while reading his thread I think I read that he was in the process of "cleaning up" his github. So, he could be a good source.
Maybe also PM killersloth. He built quite a few nice roms for our Nooks last year and just recently expressed some interest in trying to get LP on our device. Maybe if you contact him, you guys can make something happen. I'm an old fashioned XDA'er that believes cooperation amongst devs and end users is essential in the community. Every little bit can help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57255968&postcount=14
Anyway, you seem to be a very sharp guy. I wish you luck in getting LP to the Nook. I wish I could contribute more but I'm more of a file swapper and modder of existing work than a dev. :laugh:
Mike T

Moving to Texas in three days, been hectic around here lol.
I had major issues with hwc, selinux, and our old configs. Hashcode must have plowed through it if its running on otter. I'd check his commit history for some tips.
We needed this for prebuilt boot image before
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/36813/1
I needed it a few weeks back when attempting to build. They might have brought up their own method since then.
I wish they would have called it SlimPop instead of SlimLP ??

A 5.0 build for hummingbird would be nice. Hopefully it won't be hard to modify an ovation build since all the devel appears to be on ovation.

[Q] Ebay no longer work on android 4.0.4

Ebay App no longer work on android 4.0.4, I haven't updated Android because if it work why fix it...
I have alway used ebay on my Mobile phone, but till Monday all I get is update E-bay then when I do I am told
that Android 4.0.4 is no longer compatible.... your making waves on calm waters
Is there any App work around for this problem, I have had to use a webpage shortcut to my home screen.......
thank you

Update your phone

Hi @Exorcist74,
I'm with you, generally on this... if it aint broke, dont fix it. That said, most of the more updated roms are rather mature on our device now. And anything is an improvement over ICS 4.0.4. Even if ya only go upto KitKat on 4.4.4
That said, there is only 2x outcomes with this....
Downgrade the App via APKMirror and look for an older version of the App, before it refuses to run on ICS 4.0.4. And if the nag is Server side, and not built into the App...
... Then ya either gonna have to upgrade the OS on our Note... or find another device?
Hope that helps, Lister

Thanks Lister Of Smeg,
fearmongering sell's that is the bottom line..
I'm not spending large amount of money for the sake of a free app
nor take the chance of Bricking for the same app
I have been thinking of updating my android (Galaxy Note N70000 with Brickbug) but every time I research the Rom it always end up defective in some way or other, so back to why fix it if its not broken...
Thanks again Lister for the good advice...
Dave

Exorcist74 said:
Thanks Lister Of Smeg,
fearmongering sell's that is the bottom line..
I'm not spending large amount of money for the sake of a free app
nor take the chance of Bricking for the same app
I have been thinking of updating my android (Galaxy Note N70000 with Brickbug) but every time I research the Rom it always end up defective in some way or other, so back to why fix it if its not broken...
Thanks again Lister for the good advice...
Dave
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Unfortunately, some important apps, like Amazon Kindle, were not working anymore for me as well. I did update my android system, and in case you're willing to try the updating route, I can testify that retired developer bauner has made a fantastic job on our good old N7000. I installed Phil's recovery, then installed his 7.1 (!) rom and the appropriate gapps, and I am very satisfied with the result so far. He also made and maintained 5.X and 6.X versions which are maybe even safer. He's bravely fighting planned obsolescence, and competently so. I did have to resize my partitions following his guide so that there would be enough space for the upgraded OS before installing it.
I find that it's also easy to find parts for the phone at a very cheap price on aliexpress, so I see no reason why I should stop using it in the next few years.

Kindle Fire HD 7 (KFTT) Help.

Hello there! Semi Newb, long time XDA lover here. I believe this is my first post so please bear with me. My situation is quite weird, or i'm sure I could find help in another thread. All advise would be greatly appreciated! If this is the wrong place to post, please move.
I recently went to a goodwill store over here in the US near the west coast. For you who do not know it is a legit thrift store. I picked up a mint kindle fire HD 7 for $12.99. The reason it intrigued me is I love kindles but hate the os.
As I spent maybe an hour in the store looking threw it, I noticed it has SU installed and was rooted already. I thought great! One step covered. I was a little concerned about security, connecting to my wifi at home although. I loaded some software and nothing came up.
I have an older kindle ,rooted, and got an android os working myself. I have also rooted, used TWRP to do the same on an older phone. So, I do have some experience but I am totally rusty. That was years ago.
I booted the hd7 into recovery (or whatever it might be called and noticed TWRP was already on it. It confused me because it was still running the amazon os.
So, my questions. Can I load a custom ROM and flash it with TWRP right off the bat as it is? I have apps on it now and use it as is. Should I somehow do a complete wipe, unroot, and start from scratch. Or just can i go through TWRP to do so.
I really love this devise. The speakers are quite amazing, the screen is pretty amazing compared to my old old old kindle, and its pretty snappy speed wise. I would love to get gaps. (google apps) and an android rom.
Here is some confusing, maybe helpful, info I got from a devise info app. Cpu-z will not work so i used a crappy app.
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Devise.
Model: KFTT
Board: blaz_tablet
Hardware: Browser
Boot loader: Unknown
User: Ubuntu
OS.
Ice cream Sandwich 4.03 (???? is this normal or a loaded rom?)
API level: 15
Build ID: 15
CPU.
Model: Armv7 Processor rev 10 (v7I)
Hardware: OMAP4 Bowser4 Board.
Thank you!
Twitch. :good:

Ice cream Sandwich 4.03 (???? is this normal or a loaded rom?)
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No these stupid juvenile names really are from the original OS .
Obviously you can only have confidence is a hacked device if you are the one who hacked it. There is no way of knowing who put what into it and how it was rooted.
If you do decide to do a clean installation make sure you do NOT put a recent "up to date" OS on there, you will make it harder to modify.

Long time lurker, first time poster

I started the game rooting my G1. You know like the first Android phone and it had a physical keyboard. Promptly installing Cyanogen MOD and keeping the phone updated well past its prime. I have used ODIN and flashed boot.img, installed custom roms and then the g-suite afterward because it couldn't be included.
That being said the last phone I rooted was a Sony back in 2015.
I just got a Pixel 2 and was happy not rooting.
Had an iPhone 12 pro for a while but promptly lost it. I can't remember passwords for ****. What a waste.
Now I have a silly little Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-S111DL). TracFone. Don't really have access to a computer. I found the rooting thread but it is for the ATT model. I am a little weary flashing the software provided in the thread because it says for that model only.
Just because I have rooted in the past doesn't mean I am up on the latest methods.
I will keep reading the forums and lurking wisely.
BTW I am 41 years old with a degree in Computer Science but never held a job past Technial Support for Nest Learning Thermostat.
Well I dabbled in consult work with developers looking to access the API for a credit card processing gateway. We worked with SmartBear and mainly ingenico card readers.
Currently unemployed.
Also, I dabble with Ubuntu Linux, which I feel is mainly Russian software, a bit of a conspiracy theorist.
Loved the Android SDK back in the day. I used to spin up one or two instances of a particular phone. Thought I would actually develop an app one day. Didn't quite pan out, kind of past my prime in the technology department.
Any way, print "Hello, World" and all that.

ZaphodBeetle said:
I started the game rooting my G1. You know like the first Android phone and it had a physical keyboard. Promptly installing Cyanogen MOD and keeping the phone updated well past its prime. I have used ODIN and flashed boot.img, installed custom roms and then the g-suite afterward because it couldn't be included.
That being said the last phone I rooted was a Sony back in 2015.
I just got a Pixel 2 and was happy not rooting.
Had an iPhone 12 pro for a while but promptly lost it. I can't remember passwords for ****. What a waste.
Now I have a silly little Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-S111DL). TracFone. Don't really have access to a computer. I found the rooting thread but it is for the ATT model. I am a little weary flashing the software provided in the thread because it says for that model only.
Just because I have rooted in the past doesn't mean I am up on the latest methods.
I will keep reading the forums and lurking wisely.
BTW I am 41 years old with a degree in Computer Science but never held a job past Technial Support for Nest Learning Thermostat.
Well I dabbled in consult work with developers looking to access the API for a credit card processing gateway. We worked with SmartBear and mainly ingenico card readers.
Currently unemployed.
Also, I dabble with Ubuntu Linux, which I feel is mainly Russian software, a bit of a conspiracy theorist.
Loved the Android SDK back in the day. I used to spin up one or two instances of a particular phone. Thought I would actually develop an app one day. Didn't quite pan out, kind of past my prime in the technology department.
Any way, print "Hello, World" and all that.
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Glad to have an old timer!
Welcome officially