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[Q] adb install .apk works on and off

I'm looking for insight on why my "adb install" command sometimes works and sometimes does not. Again to be clear, I was able to use the command several times successfully, but not consistently.
This week I purchased the Nook Touch, and using the wiki I was able to root it successfully. With much patients and effort I was able to get all the apps loaded up, accept Button Savior Root ver. 1.1.1
As I have been doing this I have had problems with "adb install". Sometimes it will load the .apk file and sometimes it will not. I have tried renaming the .apk files, moving them to other directories.... and sometimes, these tricks will work.
Here is a sample error message I am getting. Any insights would be appreciated, my nook experience will be easier with Button Savior loaded.
*******COPIED FROM DOS COMMAND PROMPT ******
C:\Users\amy\Downloads>adb connect 10.0.0.6
connected to 10.0.0.6:5555
C:\Users\amy\Downloads>adb shell
# adb install com.smart.swkey-imported-apk [I enter this line]
adb install com.smart.swkey-imported-apk [System comes back with this]
adb: not found [System comes back with this]
#
***** Edited 3 minutes after I posted this **********
So right after I posted the above question, I thought I would try one more time to install the app.... and it worked. You can see from the log that I did nothing different. I'm still interested in anyone's ideas on why this sometimes works, and sometimes not.
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C:\Users\amy\Downloads>adb connect 10.0.0.6
connected to 10.0.0.6:5555
C:\Users\amy\Downloads>adb shell
# adb install com.smart.swkey-imported-apk
adb install com.smart.swkey-imported-apk
adb: not found
# exit
exit [It was right here that I posted the above commands, and then I tried it again below]
C:\Users\amy\Downloads>adb devices
List of devices attached
10.0.0.6:5555 device
C:\Users\amy\Downloads>dir *.apk
Volume in drive C is TI102618W0G
Volume Serial Number is 2A48-CCF8
Directory of C:\Users\amy\Downloads
06/17/2011 12:32 AM 1,657,343 133adw.apk
06/16/2011 09:47 PM 1,392,535 Amazon_Appstore-release.apk
06/18/2011 03:22 PM 624,675 button.apk
06/17/2011 02:23 AM 4,915,762 com.amazon.kindle.apk
06/17/2011 11:32 AM 1,844,811 com.android.vending.froyo.apk
06/17/2011 03:48 PM 1,844,811 com.android.vending_2.2.6.apk
06/17/2011 02:33 PM 13,241,537 com.opera.browser-1.apk
06/17/2011 02:35 PM 751,542 com.opera.mini.android.v6.0_update3.apk
06/18/2011 03:22 PM 624,675 com.smart.swkey-imported.apk
06/17/2011 12:06 AM 12,130 NookColorTools_0.2.apk
06/17/2011 10:15 AM 13,241,537 Opera_Mobile_11_Android.apk
11 File(s) 40,151,358 bytes
0 Dir(s) 196,977,213,440 bytes free
C:\Users\amy\Downloads>adb install button.apk
560 KB/s (624675 bytes in 1.088s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/button.apk
Success
C:\Users\amy\Downloads>

The adb driver will sometimes just kick off for some reason. This happens on my nook and transformer. I will be doing something then it will stop responding. Then I just simply plug back the cable after I pull it out and it works fine. Frustrating as crap along with drivers not installed message even when I just used the damn thing connected to my computer a few seconds earlier. If I knew why it did that....I would be happy. What is worse is when you plug the tablet in and then it says device not found...

Perhaps it's a typo in your forum posting, but compare the following lines, 1st taken from your "log", 2nd taken from your directory listing:
com.smart.swkey-imported-apk (-apk)
com.smart.swkey-imported.apk (.apk)

Unable to Enable MTP in TWRP Recovery .

I have unlocked the bootloader but when I boot into Twrp recovery and Format the Data then I am unable to Enable the USB in the Enable MTP section . So, because of this I am unable to transfer any files and I am unable to root my phone . Please help me . Thank you .

I have the same issue. Even if I disable and then again enable mtp, the internal storage isn't displayed on my computer. I had formatted data. Because of this I cannot even load any OS zip and my phone is just with no OS. It's not working on any version of twrp posted in the official twrp page for the x526. Can anyone help? It's urgent.
How can I transfer files from my PC to x526 when it's in TWRP? Reinstalling Twrp or Full device wipe didn't help either.
Disabling/Enabling MTP makes the disconnection/connection sound on my PC ,but No x526 data disk is displayed.

Can anyone please reply? Is MTP transfer working fine for everyone else?

RandomDelta said:
Can anyone please reply? Is MTP transfer working fine for everyone else?
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Why mtp when you can do with otg

Prince4le said:
Why mtp when you can do with otg
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1. Usb type C otg cables are costly
2. I'm not looking forward to an added hassle of moving files into a flash drive when there is an option to directly put files in root memory.

Here is the solution :-
1 open twrp recovery in your phone
2 connect the data cable to your phone and your computer
3 in the recovery click on ENABLE MTP option
4 after that download MINIMAL ADB AND FASTBOOT SOFTWARE IN YOUR COMPUTER i will post the link
5 install it on your pc and copy any file you wanna past and past it in the c drive programme files x86 minimal adb folder
6 than open the cmd by shift and right click open cmd here
7 in cmd type 1st command - adb devices hit enter
2nd. adb push (file name) without breakets /sdcard/.
Done your file will be copied to twrp and now you can easily flash a rom , file etc.
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shaikiffu said:
I have unlocked the bootloader but when I boot into Twrp recovery and Format the Data then I am unable to Enable the USB in the Enable MTP section . So, because of this I am unable to transfer any files and I am unable to root my phone . Please help me . Thank you .
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Solution posted
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Minimal adb and fastboot link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

Prince4le said:
Here is the solution :-
1 open twrp recovery in your phone
2 connect the data cable to your phone and your computer
3 in the recovery click on ENABLE MTP option
4 after that download MINIMAL ADB AND FASTBOOT SOFTWARE IN YOUR COMPUTER i will post the link
5 install it on your pc and copy any file you wanna past and past it in the c drive programme files x86 minimal adb folder
6 than open the cmd by shift and right click open cmd here
7 in cmd type 1st command - adb devices hit enter
2nd. adb push (file name) without breakets /sdcard/.
Done your file will be copied to twrp and now you can easily flash a rom , file etc.
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Solution posted
---------- Post added at 05:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:53 PM ----------
Minimal adb and fastboot link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
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It's a very roundabout way of doing a simple thing.
Does mtp work for you on your x526?
If yes which version /variant of twrp are you on?

RandomDelta said:
It's a very roundabout way of doing a simple thing.
Does mtp work for you on your x526?
If yes which version /variant of twrp are you on?
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I had a Chinese recovery and a new also both works
If your mtp is not showing in latest try Chinese recovery maybe it works

Mi sim network does not work what can I do? For Brazil

RandomDelta said:
Can anyone please reply? Is MTP transfer working fine for everyone else?
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I have the same problem as you have with my cm 14 version of my Ray. I just hear the USB-off sound when plugging in and out the USB cable but never saw a drive symbol on my laptop (Windows 7).
I would wish to find the answer why it doesn't work.
However, I found a way out:
The only file transfer method that works fine is USB-OTG.
Hope that helped...
Best wishes.

shaikiffu said:
I have unlocked the bootloader but when I boot into Twrp recovery and Format the Data then I am unable to Enable the USB in the Enable MTP section . So, because of this I am unable to transfer any files and I am unable to root my phone . Please help me . Thank you .
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Try ADB push command it works.

Prince4le said:
Here is the solution :-
1 open twrp recovery in your phone
2 connect the data cable to your phone and your computer
3 in the recovery click on ENABLE MTP option
4 after that download MINIMAL ADB AND FASTBOOT SOFTWARE IN YOUR COMPUTER i will post the link
5 install it on your pc and copy any file you wanna past and past it in the c drive programme files x86 minimal adb folder
6 than open the cmd by shift and right click open cmd here
7 in cmd type 1st command - adb devices hit enter
2nd. adb push (file name) without breakets /sdcard/.
Done your file will be copied to twrp and now you can easily flash a rom , file etc.
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Solution posted
---------- Post added at 05:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:53 PM ----------
Minimal adb and fastboot link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
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Just wanted to let you know you saved my life. 3 Years gone but still helpful. Thanks a heck ton!

For me, it worked by using a USB2 port instead of USB3.

Delete OTA software update

I have a Note 9 with Verizon that has Oreo 8.1.0 on it. I have been trying to avoid downloading the Pie update. I had developer options on and auto updates were turned off, yet the update still got downloaded. How can I delete the downloaded software and stop these the installation reminders? It says I can delay the update only 8 more times before it automatically installs it My phone is not rooted and I don't know the first thing about rooting a phone. Any help would be appreciated!

I dont think you can permanently stop it without running some adb command. Too my knowledge there is no root currently available for the Snapdragon version of the Note 9.
Other users on here might know the adb command to run though but I'm not knowledgable on it.

*Hooligan* said:
I dont think you can permanently stop it without running some adb command. Too my knowledge there is no root currently available for the Snapdragon version of the Note 9.
Other users on here might know the adb command to run though but I'm not knowledgable on it.
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Thank you for replying. I hope someone knows something.

Try using package disabler pro to disable the update services. Might work.

popeye0777 said:
I have a Note 9 with Verizon that has Oreo 8.1.0 on it. I have been trying to avoid downloading the Pie update. I had developer options on and auto updates were turned off, yet the update still got downloaded. How can I delete the downloaded software and stop these the installation reminders? It says I can delay the update only 8 more times before it automatically installs it My phone is not rooted and I don't know the first thing about rooting a phone. Any help would be appreciated!
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is your update of from settings aswell ? Adhell 3 you can disable updates from there!

N1NJATH3ORY said:
is your update of from settings aswell ? Adhell 3 you can disable updates from there!
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Yes, it is disabled from there as well which is the weird part. It still downloaded the update.

Nwpayton said:
Try using package disabler pro to disable the update services. Might work.
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I'm trying that now hopefully my next scheduled installation reminder doesn't pop up.

popeye0777 said:
Yes, it is disabled from there as well which is the weird part. It still downloaded the update.
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What you can do is hard reset your phone! Make sure you back up everything first that way the update will get wiped off your phone! Also when you re set it up, do not connect to network! Make sure NO Wi-FI NO Sim! Once your at home screen! Disable all auto updates from settings and dev options then install Adhell 3 disable all update packages and you will be fine!
quote "Adhell 3 can easily block any package plus it has the added benefit of system wide ad-blocking. Use this guide to setup: https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...tance-t3873831 (its post 3 or 4 I think that has the instructions). Enjoy!" Not mine--> He posted this another thread! @mtweisenbarger777

Yes that would work too^ I'm just blocking the services and seem to have done the job for me so far as I had that same concern as I just downgraded from pie and don't want to accidently update again

I stopped the updates by going to the Note 9 U1 XAA firmware. No Verizon branding. No VZW updates.

popeye0777 said:
I'm trying that now hopefully my next scheduled installation reminder doesn't pop up.
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Nwpayton said:
Try using package disabler pro to disable the update services. Might work.
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Thanks again for the suggestion. The package disabler seems to have done the trick.

popeye0777 said:
Thanks again for the suggestion. The package disabler seems to have done the trick.
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Glad to help

I to can confirm PDM the Version from the dev's direct download works. I disabled 3 apps after searching within the app "update"
Photo's[emoji2398] by Sully using SM-N960U or SM-870A

Package disabler apps must be purchased? But why not just disable with adb? (it's built in to your Note9 and free)
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/176727/stop-galaxy-s7-upgrade-nag-screen/176739#176739
I just did this, so we'll see if this works over the next few days and doesn't break anything else:
adb shell
to find packages:
pm list packages | grep soagent
pm list packages | grep wssyncmldm
to disable:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm disable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
enable later:
pm enable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm enable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm

gruuvin said:
Package disabler apps must be purchased? But why not just disable with adb? (it's built in to your Note9 and free)
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/176727/stop-galaxy-s7-upgrade-nag-screen/176739#176739
I just did this, so we'll see if this works over the next few days and doesn't break anything else:
adb shell
to find packages:
pm list packages | grep soagent
pm list packages | grep wssyncmldm
to disable:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm disable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
enable later:
pm enable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm enable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
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I cannot figure out how to get to the place where I can perform ADB commands.
Directions say to select PTP mode, but I do not have that as a choice in the status bar, when I connect my Note 9 on Oreo to Windows 10 laptop. I think that is why no commands work in the Powershell as administrator window, opened in the Platform Tools folder.
Do I start in Recovery or Download Mode?
I also read that ADB commands can be performed in ODIN, but I don't see where to type.
In Power Shell for Fastboot I receive the following error, when entering "adb devices"
adb : The term 'adb' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.
Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:1
+ adb devices
+ ~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (adb:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
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pizza_pablo said:
I cannot figure out how to get to the place where I can perform ADB commands.
Directions say to select PTP mode, but I do not have that as a choice in the status bar, when I connect my Note 9 on Oreo to Windows 10 laptop. I think that is why no commands work in the Powershell as administrator window, opened in the Platform Tools folder.
Do I start in Recovery or Download Mode?
I also read that ADB commands can be performed in ODIN, but I don't see where to type.
In Power Shell for Fastboot I receive the following error, when entering "adb devices"
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1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands

Bober_is_a_troll said:
1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands
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Placing the 'Cd" in front of the folder address in CMD Prompt worked like magic.
I've been butting my head against the wall for a few hours.
Thank you for responding with a great tip! :good:
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Bober_is_a_troll said:
1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands
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As you can see from the attached screenshot, ADB could not find the wssyncmldm app, but CCSWE App Manager listed the OS update apps as shown at the bottom of the screenshot and I was able to disable those.
View attachment 4836423
Am I set to prevent OS updates and stay on Oreo or did I do a bad thing?

Apologies, for the small pic in the post above!
Here a phone screen shot showing disabled apps.

The software update all with the green icon is still enabled.

pizza_pablo said:
Placing the 'Cd" in front of the folder address in CMD Prompt worked like magic.
I've been butting my head against the wall for a few hours.
Thank you for responding with a great tip! :good:
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As you can see from the attached screenshot, ADB could not find the wssyncmldm app, but CCSWE App Manager listed the OS update apps as shown at the bottom of the screenshot and I was able to disable those.
View attachment 4836423
Am I set to prevent OS updates and stay on Oreo or did I do a bad thing?
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Some apps are not installed under --user 0, and instead are system apps. Try removing --user 0 and see if to uninstalls.

Remove Sprint apps and get rid of Sprint activation warning on unlocked Sprint G8

I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
rldev said:
Remove Sprint from LG G8
We are removing the following files. See bottom for some notes. If you are using the floating bar, disable it or adb may not work.
Caller Id
Carrier device manager
Carrier Hub
MCM Client
Mobile Installer
Sprint Mobile Framework Support
Sprint Service
Software Update
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lookout
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coremobility.app.vnotes
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.w.installer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ms.cdm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.zone
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ecid
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.extension
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.care
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ce.updater
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.sprintnativewfc.smf
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ms.smf.services
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.sprintserver
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
NOTE: The last line will remove the Sprint Activation at boot. There are 3 of these that come up when you search in the app.
I don't know how to get rid of the Sprint bootup. The last one I purchased had it removed, so it is possible. Someone let me know.
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Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
Sources

brandontw said:
I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
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Will the device be able to receive software updates after this?

kimush said:
Will the device be able to receive software updates after this?
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Yep. Just got one today actually.

Hi. thanks for the info and the procedure. all went fine on my LG V50 thinq from Sprint (LM-V450PM). some interesting data is that I could get rid of the Sprint bootup performing a hard reset with the key convination before turning the phone on. I could not say if the device will be able to receive software updates after all these procedures because I already had it updated before to android 10. now the phone seems to be running a clean official rom. hope to hear about some root news for this device.

i am stumped at #9. was the next step" CD<path address>?" because that did not work.
then i tried to skip it to enter abd devices in cmd and that didn't work either.
could someone please answer if it's not too much trouble?

brandontw said:
I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
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Hi, mate!
The Sprint boot up animation is still present after following the procedure. by the way, 2 commands (somewhere in the middle of the list) read "failure (not installed for 0). what does this mean?
i truly appreciate your work, mate.

brandontw said:
Yep. Just got one today actually.
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Hi mate. So my LG G8X can still receive update, right? Although the LG software update is already gone from the update center section?

biscuitcrust said:
i am stumped at #9. was the next step" CD<path address>?" because that did not work.
then i tried to skip it to enter abd devices in cmd and that didn't work either.
could someone please answer if it's not too much trouble?
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replace <path address> with (if you simply downloaded it and unzipped it) example: Downloads\platform-tools_r30.0.5-windows\platform-tools so it'll be "cd Downloads\platform-tools_r30.0.5-windows\platform-tools"

Do you think this process will allow WiFi calling to work on T-Mobile?

It worked perfectly but i would like to install stock rom for this device without bloatware and that one that does not have to do these steps every time I reset the phone. Can somebody help me to find that rom 'cause i found a lot of regions and i don't know wich one is the one i need.

when doing this process is there a risk of brick? It is the first time that I will try

Lennylegendary said:
when doing this process is there a risk of brick? It is the first time that I will try
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modding anything theres always a risk but if it bootloops you might just have to go to recovery and do a hard rest

brandontw said:
I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
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Hello can you assist me

Disabling Sprint Activation for non-Sprint Networks (on Mac)
1) Enable Developer options on G8X ThinQ.
Go to Settings > About Phone > Software info and then tap Build number a few times to enable Developer Mode. Accept warning. In the now available "Developer Options" settings, enable USB debugging.
2) Connect the phone to Mac through USB. No additional drivers need to be installed.
2) Following these instructions to install adb and issue commands on Mac
Install and Use ADB and Fastboot on Mac [How to]
If you want to use ADB commands in Mac terminal, you'll have to download and install ADB and Fastboot on Mac or you'll get 'not found' error.
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I placed the unzipped platform tools in the Application folder.
3) list potentially unneeded Sprint packages to uninstall.
./adb shell pm list packages | grep sprint
For all packages:
./adb shell pm list packages
3) Check for the existence of com.lge.lgdmsclientspr, the service which initiates the Sprint activation at boot.
./adb shell pm list packages -f com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
or without -f
./adb shell pm list packages com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
4) Uninstall/Disable com.lge.lgdmsclientspr package
Uninstall
./adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
Reinstall later
./adb shell pm install-existing com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
Alternatively,
Disable
./adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
Enable
./adb shell pm enable com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
5) Confirm packages enabled or disabled
List all enabled apps filtered by "sprint":
./adb shell pm list packages -e | grep sprint
List all disabled apps
./adb shell pm list packages -d
6) Reboot the device by ADB command
./adb reboot
In Windows, the adb shell command is started as follows:
Windows Command Prompt: adb shell pm list packages -d
Windows PowerShell: .\adb

question 1: is it recommended to remove the (active european) sim card before injecting those commands or does it not affect the system change anyway?
question 2: although my refurbed G8 from California works with a german sim card, it seems the phone itself still has a country lock, due to not accepting european LG Smartworld login. It only offers login possibility via US, Canadian and Mexican LG accounts. Will this restriction be overridden after the here mentioned debrand codes initiation?

Question How to re-flash stock and save data?

Hi, I froze miui security app and now my phone is bootlooping.
I want to reflash stock but obviously i want to save data
If i click save user data on miflash it says missing script {Mod edit}.
Looked around a little, seems like a need to delete a line from a .bat file that isn't in the folder
Any help greatly appreciated.

First try to enable or reinstall the corresponding package via the adb command "adb shell pm enable com.miui.securitycenter" or "adb shell pm install-existing com.miui.securitycenter" while the MIUI logo appears in the bootloop.

didux70 said:
First try to enable or reinstall the corresponding package via the adb command "adb shell pm enable com.miui.securitycenter" or "adb shell pm install-existing com.miui.securitycenter" while the MIUI logo appears in the bootloop.
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good suggestion