yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG Optimus G Pro] sudhamana:
Hi,

What are you telling...is ti safe to flash or did anyone HK 4.4.2 try on e988 india?

BTW, what is SEA ROM?

Can u please tell me?
[LG Optimus G Pro] vcespon:
Link to Hong-Kong Kit-Kat ROM

Here's the link to the ROM:

http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW453895432109876543213/E98820A_00.kdz
[LG Optimus G Pro] leris2:
this will show the phone as 16GB instead of 32 is that right?
[LG Optimus G Pro] bogaggas:
Could use a little confirmation from those who have their phones updated. I own an E-988 and it's not tied to any carrier yet I still can't see any new updates. Perhaps it's a soak test. How did you get it? Was it an OTA or a leaked version?
[LG Optimus G Pro] grrrr_unt:
SEA = South east Asia

Sent from my LG Optimus G (E975)
[LG Optimus G Pro] akahroba:
You don't see any update because you don't live in Hongkong. Change your Rom to Hongkong version then you'll receive it OTA.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hatrole27:
for those who manage to download the kdz file, can help to mirror? the original link is down..

thanks in adavance..
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
Rooting and installing custom recovery (CWM/TWRP) on E988 Kitkat

Hi all,

Which method should I use to root the latest E988 Kitkat rom (E98820A_00) ?

I have a E980 with the Panama (E980H) Jellybean rom installed. After I flashed E988 Kitkat rom, there was absolutely no signal or network (I am in India). Everything else appeared to work, though. So, I am thinking of rooting the E988 Kitkat and using a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP and then flashing the modem for E980.

Any thoughts ?

Thanks
[LG Optimus G Pro] akahroba:
Yes, possible but how to root 4.4.2? I remember it was a PIA for G2 users.
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
Is there no way of rooting and installing custom recovery on E988 Kitkat rom ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] akahroba:
You should discover if there is any. Because you're one of the few people running kk on g pro.
[LG Optimus G Pro] tatkovladko:
I rooted my 4.4.2 LG GPad 8.3 using ioroot25 for LG G2, so I think it should also work on my LG G Pro.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hamedhd:
I've Flashed the HK 4.4.2 Firmware over my international E988 and it's working like a boss! :)))

but seriously i think i had a heart attack during the upgrade process :D
[LG Optimus G Pro] JaySee5:
This is not fake. I read the linked references in Korean. However, the claims that the G got ART and Knock Code are suspicious. It says that in the 2nd Korean link, but it's just an unproven claim by the uploader of the screen shots. There are no screen shots of runtime select option or knock code options. Also, the English translation is wrong in saying that there is knock on (double tap to unlock). The uploader only says that there is knock off. Also, just as with the Korean G Pros only the SK and LG versions got this update with KT lagging behind. I'll ask my friend with a G if she actually has ART or knock code, but I'm not sure if she has SK, LG, or KT.

Why are you people going on about no KitKat for G Pro? My G Pro has official KitKat. :p F240K Just no KitKat for non-Korean G Pros.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Shira_nai:
E988 hongkong varian already got official Kitkat. And now my indonesian E988 is using it without problem :D
[LG Optimus G Pro] fosunite:
Can i flash the e988 kitkat kdz on my e986 with out any risks of bricks involved?
[LG Optimus G Pro] hatrole27:
What is the method you used to foolish the kdz file?
[LG Optimus G Pro] hamedhd:
E988

Everybody who has LG Optimus G Pro E988 can flash new HongKong KitKat 4.4 Firmware KDZ file Over the phone with this method :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

it's very safe and without any problems.

Have Fun guys! time has come :laugh:
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
Install E988 Kitkat OTA Rom on AT&T E980

So, I finally managed to get the E988 Kitkat rom up and running (with network working) on my AT&T G Pro. I was running the E980H Panama rom prior to flashing Kitkat. I installed the E988 Kitkat rom, rooted it, installed CWM recovery and flashed the correct modem. The network started working.

I have created a separate thread for instructions on how to carry out the above steps so that it may help someone who is struggling to get it correct on AT&T G Pro.

Here is the link to the thread :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52719786
[LG Optimus G Pro] lekhwani:
I am on India ogp rooted with custom recovery. Kindly someone make a flashable zip.
[LG Optimus G Pro] liamR:
Any first impression from the new KitKat HK ROM ? Does the In-call speaker work ? Everything else working as it should ? How is the performance compare to Jelly Bean ?

:good:
[LG Optimus G Pro] spirallingspiral:
Bug?

I flashed the kdz on my e988 india using the procedure posted by hamedhd, Everything except my wifi is working properly including the speaker phone on call and all. i can see my wifi network but i cant connect to it.

Edit: Ok it started working on its own. Everything seems to work properly as of now! All rooted and set.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hatrole27:
what root method you followed? I'm running the ROM without issues as well. It is very smooth and fast..
[LG Optimus G Pro] lekhwani:
Can the kidz file be flashed via recovery?
[LG Optimus G Pro] spirallingspiral:
Rooted using this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51575993 (thanks sandyiscool, for the link)
[LG Optimus G Pro] hamedhd:
I rather not to root this rom, it's awesome and has all i wanted, why do you guys need to root this rom for?
[LG Optimus G Pro] chechenodark:
If you want restore your old apps you need be rooot
[LG Optimus G Pro] Akhileshjj:
How are you able to flash the KDZ file? whenever i try to use the offline method (after clicking normal web upgrade) it open lg mobile support tool. thats not supposed happen right?
[LG Optimus G Pro] liamR:
I can confirm that sandyiscool guide works on the international E989 16GB (it's the same as international E988). If somebody have problems with the root (after flashing CWM/TWRP recovery) you can flash the latest Philz CWM recovery and do re-root, it works and keeps the root working as it should.

If you using custom DPI (by editing the build.prop) it will not work as it worked in Jelly Bean, most of LG's app will not work. I recommend to use Xposed Framework and AppSetting module for setting app by app your favorite DPI (I use 360/380/400 depending on the app), you have to use AppSettings v1.9 any earlier version will not work properly, you can download the last version here -

http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings

My impression so far (I did a factory reset before and after flashing the rom). Everything working very smooth the Dialer opens the first time a bit faster than in JB. I love the new addons like the call popup and the floating apps (now it supports more apps) the double tap for screen off and more. One of the first things that I notice is that the sound quality is much better over the BT and the earphones jack.

I also notice a better call quality. The speaker is loader and the sound quality better so I didn't flash my old Modem back.

The only problem I haven't found a solution for it yet is when I get a call from someone in my contacts the phone doesn't show his name only the number, also in call log there are only numbers instead of names+numbers.

That's it for now, will update about the battery after some more usage.
[LG Optimus G Pro] bogaggas:
Guys is there a recovery-flashable zip of the KitKat OTA? If not, is it hard to create a .zip file of this OTA now?
[LG Optimus G Pro] fosunite:
I think it s easier to upload a cwm backup of it.
[LG Optimus G Pro] bogaggas:
Yes. That's what I was thinking. I haven't flashed the .KDZ and it would be a while before I could get to my laptop and get through the process. So I can't be of much help sadly. Perhaps one the good chaps want to give it try.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Akhileshjj:
Any one who flashed the KDZ care to share the CWM backup ? I am not able to flash the KDZ. Getting stuck at 4% with some unknown error

08:04:58 : MODEL DLL Event : (100, 64)

08:04:58 : Step : TYPE_WPARAM_UPGRADE_ERROR

08:04:58 : CleanModelDll() : Free Model.dll

08:04:58 : _DetachDLL Call

08:05:03 : _DetachDLL Call End

08:05:03 : Page_Error ºÎºÐÀÔ´Ï´Ù

08:05:03 : ¿©±â´Â Retry ºÎºÐÀÔ´Ï´Ù

08:05:03 : Page_Error ºÎºÐÀÔ´Ï´Ù

08:05:03 : ¿©±â´Â Retry ºÎºÐÀÔ´Ï´Ù
[LG Optimus G Pro] spirallingspiral:
I use foldermount, adaway and even had to restore few apps so rooting is like a must for me.

Yup that's not supposed to happen. I just followed the instructions,before flashing i added host file entry, install msxml, ran https from shttps folder as admin, turned on the windows enabler and it worked. There is a script in there which does everything auto, but it was getting denied on my windows 8.1 so had to do all these manually, that's all i did.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Akhileshjj:
Firmware link is down. Anyone can give mirror pl ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] sunkadam:
Once this happens, unplug your phone from the usb. *do not close the LG tool in your laptop*

Remove & re insert your battery. While holding both the volume keys plug the phone into the usb cable & click RETRY. It'll start again.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Shira_nai:
I also failed to flash for so many times, I have tried remove reinsert battery and so on but no luck.

I suspicious that my KDZ file is corrupt. So I download it once again and I can flash it without problem. It turn out the first kdz i downloaded was really corrupt, the CRC is different

The CRC of my success KDZ is 3D803E60, you can check it. I'm not sure but if you still fail with the file you have now, I suggest you to download it again with more stable internet and good download tool.

Hope it helps.
[LG Optimus G Pro] pallcsa:
Does anybody have lag in Youtube app with Kit Kat while watching HD videos ? It used to be fluid with Jelly Bean but it is choppy now.
[LG Optimus G Pro] tatkovladko:
KK v20a for E988 Taiwan is live on OTA!
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
Source ? Please post the link to the KDZ too.
[LG Optimus G Pro] tatkovladko:
Source? Source is me, my phone prompts me to update to v20a OVER THE AIR (OTA), as I already said, so no kdz.
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
Cool...nice to know :)

Can you do one thing ? I am giving a link below. Replace the number 12345 with your IMEI id and hit the link in the browser. I guess you will be able to get the download link for the kdz. Please share the whole xml response on the page or atleast the kdz download url.

http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=12345
[LG Optimus G Pro] tatkovladko:
http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW277895432109876543213/E98820a_00.kdz
[LG Optimus G Pro] lekhwani:
Can someone make a stock based custom rom or just give me a cwm backup or the flashable zip. I am on India ogp e988.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Mervingio:
File is uploading

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52764700
[LG Optimus G Pro] lekhwani:
Thanks a ton buddy. Now all rooted can have it easily. Really appreciate it.
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
Is this the E988 OTA for Taiwan ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] jhb019:
Should be. I did the thing with my imei and got the same thing.

---------- Post added at 04:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:34 PM ----------

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<response*req_cmd="auth_model_check"status="OK">

<auth_model_check>

<result>OK</result>

<esn></esn>

<model>LGE988</model>

<suffix>ATWNBK</suffix>

<msn>306KPMZ036963</msn>

<esn_date/>

<sw_version>E988V20A_00</sw_version>

<sw_url>

http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW277895432109876543213/E98820a_00.kdz

</sw_url>

<sw_locale_url/>

<sw_recommand_uri/>

<app_version/>

<app_url/>

<cs_em_flag>N</cs_em_flag>

<cs_em_uri>N</cs_em_uri>

<chip_type>EG</chip_type>

<prod_type>2</prod_type>

</auth_model_check>

</response>

That's the xml, just removed my imei
[LG Optimus G Pro] shakes83:
Here
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
Then the E988 Kitkat OTA ROM is the same for HongKong and Taiwan

I hope the OTA for E980 is released soon.
[LG Optimus G Pro] slickrickstyles:
just got a text message from AT&T saying an update is available yet my phone is saying its up to date...Perhaps we may see it
[LG Optimus G Pro] polar2792:
Screenshot it!
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Not likely. I send a email to LG tech support about once a month asking about the 4.4 update and the last couple responses I have received indicate that AT&T has not yet requested the update for the e980... AT&T has to request the update for our device before LG will even start the process.

:mad:

A side note I have sent emails to AT&t tech support about the matter and have yet to receive a reply.
[LG Optimus G Pro] polar2792:
Same here. An update of any kind seems highly unlikely at this point. Shame too because I just got this phone last month. Needed a phone that day, wanted the g2 but the store was out. So I had to get this. And it seems officially EOL.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jono c:
I was able to update my e988 to 4.4.3 today in a very large OTA download of 680mb

Please see screen shot
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
That's 4.4.2 buddy lol

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] shakes83:
does the official kk have the same messaging themes in g2 and gp2? and does it still auto-convert to mms when you include emojis?
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
Yes. Screenshot of the text message please....
[LG Optimus G Pro] liamR:
Update:

I manage to solve the Name ID problem. Apparently in 4.1.2 when you save a number to contacts the number format wasn't an issue you can save XXXXXXXXXX or XXX-XXX-XXXX or whatever, in the new 4.4.2 HK you have to save in XXXXXXXXXX format, then you'll not have a problem like I had. I fixed it by editing all my contacts in my google account (you have to turn off Contacts sync, clear Contacts and Contacts Storage on your device first otherwise it will change it back then you can turn Contacts sync back on).

My first impression from the battery is good, it seems to last a bit longer than in Jelly Bean.

I only disappointed about the missing ART and it seems that LG removed the TRIM function (the device gets less smoother after a while). The TRIM part can be solved by using LagFix, but be careful it can kill your device.

Link to the app xda theard -

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2104326
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
hey...did you receive any OTA update notification ? please post the screenshot of the message from AT&T
[LG Optimus G Pro] quailallstar:
unless it is a fluke on AT&T's part. The last update for our phones was this one: http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB420581&cv=820
[LG Optimus G Pro] slickrickstyles:
Says

ATT FREE MSG: A software update is now available for your smartphone! Update your phone today to take avandage of the faster speed of AT&Ts 4G LTE network where its available. Go into ABOUT DEVICE in the settings menu and click SOFTWARE UPDATE
[LG Optimus G Pro] leris2:
How big is the file?

Στάλθηκε από το SM-P905 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk
[LG Optimus G Pro] slickrickstyles:
no file just that text and my phone says its up to date thats why i asked
[LG Optimus G Pro] polar2792:
Screenshot the text message.
[LG Optimus G Pro] yasfer21:
Help!

Hi,

I have already done installing CWM and returning phone software to stock numerous times in the past successfully. But now, whenever I try to install the stock firmware to my E988 it always shows this message:

OnStepMsg STEP_TYPE_ENV_ERROR delete m_pLGCyonUpdate

I have tried on a Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 laptop and the message is the same.

Does anyone know what I am doing wrong?

Thanks
[LG Optimus G Pro] slickrickstyles:
butchering English?
[LG Optimus G Pro] yasfer21:
Are you referring to me? If yes, please point out the errors.
[LG Optimus G Pro] fosunite:
That is so hilarious. How can u get faster in terms of network if the bloatwares are hindering its performances?
[LG Optimus G Pro] onk:
What is the current firmware version installed on your smartphone?
[LG Optimus G Pro] arsenala:
Nothing for 986 yet...
[LG Optimus G Pro] kblee27:
I had the same problem after upgrading to HK 4.4.2.

So I tried to downgrade back to 4.1.2, since I really need the names showing up, but for some reasons, now I can't downgrade as the LG R&D Test Tool start crapping about an update.

So, I decide to do a factory reset and wipe out all existing data. After putting data back, the names start showing up again.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
For anyone who needs a mirror All hosted on my server :)

Both the Hong Kong E988 & Thailand E988 KitKat are on the link so far :)

http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+Optimus+G+Pro/Stock/
[LG Optimus G Pro] gustavossa:
You resolve this contact names issue in HK 4.4.2 or resolve only backing to 4.1.2 ??

BR
[LG Optimus G Pro] Pilaf:
wait too for 986...
[LG Optimus G Pro] Mervingio:
and soon....this too ?

http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB420581&cv=820#fbid=Z-Zenqv2hFV
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
WTF I sent 3 emails to ATT & LG yesterday asking about the update for e980. And both said they had not even started the process of getting 4.4 to the e980...

_________________

ITS OVER 9000!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
at last !!!!!! :)

has anyone received OTA notification yet ? if yes then plz provide the download link. can't wait to flash it :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
And so it begins.

_________________

ITS OVER 9000!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] dmw_4814:
So, my Optimus G Pro is rooted, but I never installed a custom recovery (CM/TWRP). If I get the update notification, am I O.K. to install it, without getting stuck in a boot loop (like what happened with the last OTA update)? Not like I have a choice, I suppose - when that happened last time, my phone eventually rebooted on it's own, in an attempt to install the update. That's how I got stuck in a boot loop! :(

Dennis
[LG Optimus G Pro] borgib:
I would assume it's exactly like last time.
[LG Optimus G Pro] slickrickstyles:
grr now i get the "your device is up to date please wait 22 hours" crap...Frustrating but I guess we just got to be patient
[LG Optimus G Pro] droidzika:
Back to stock 100% ? Just got this Phone about 2 months ago.

Sold my note 2 and it looks like I made a good move.
[LG Optimus G Pro] polar2792:
Set the date a day ahead
[LG Optimus G Pro] droidzika:
I don't see mention of knock on implementation with 4.4
[LG Optimus G Pro] luisoman2000:
There is no knock on. Knock off is available though. It is on both the korean 240k and e988 versions.
[LG Optimus G Pro] kblee27:
I couldn't back down to 4.1.2, but it seemed to be resolved in 4.4.2 after a factory reset.

So far, a few calls coming in had the contact names already.
[LG Optimus G Pro] fosunite:
You have to flash kdz on your phone. There s no way else to do.
[LG Optimus G Pro] dantheman4207:
or you can install cwm and wait a day or two till one of the awesome devs here make a cwm copy
[LG Optimus G Pro] Akhileshjj:
I am using e988 in india and flashed hk kitkat kdz.. Everything is working except two small issues

1. Wifi tether not working.

2.not able to install any custom recovery using free gee...

Any suggestions to get or off these two issues?
[LG Optimus G Pro] slickrickstyles:
Did anyone actually get this today? Now getting "Device is not registered yet"...AT&T reps dont even know it was released...I had to literally email them their own damn link
[LG Optimus G Pro] polar2792:
Getting that same error for 10 hours now
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
Can someone who has an international Optimus G Pro E-980 (not AT&T) hit the following link in browser and see if there is any link to E980 Kitkat OTA kdz ? (replace 12345 with your IMEI)

http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=12345
[LG Optimus G Pro] ricco333:
Regarding FreeGee, I don't think it has been updated to support KK 4.4 yet, it may take a while.

Erik
[LG Optimus G Pro] borgib:
Yes the previous update only worked if you were pure stock. It could tell if you uninstalled bloat apps or rooted
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
You will ALWAYS get that error even when kitkat gets released.. When its saying not registered its NOT even checking for updates at all, Its a issue with LG no matter what carrier. You have a few options,

1. Make sure AT&T has the right IMEI to your phone

2.You can try resetting your device a few times to get it to actually check for updates (Worked for me on G Pro and G2)

3. Get AT&T to "Push" The firmware update when it becomes more known to releasing they can do that

Not Possible... There is no non G Pro E980. E980 is AT&T and no one else.

The International model is E980h Which Kitkat has not been released for yet.
[LG Optimus G Pro] liamR:
Hate to say it guys, but Jelly Bean 4.1.2 was faster than the new KitKat 4.4.2 (HK V20A).

That being said, I probably will not go back, I love the new changes too much. Maybe the next V20X update will be better (the newest is V20G for F240K)...
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
The LG support page shows that update for E980 is available:

http://www.lg.com/us/support/product-help/CT10000003-CT10000027-1373408589621

So, I am assuming for AT&T(E980) models, the update is pushed by At&T and for international(E980h) models, the update is pushed by LG itself.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Yea on the site it even mentions AT&T. The E980h is not really an international version. Its Only Mexico/Panama/Caribbean, and firmwares would be pushed by Telcel & Claro Which are Carriers that the E980h belongs too, the E980h is not an unbranded phone.
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
Oh, I see. I thought that the E980h firmware for Panama was a carrier free internation version as it had almost no bloatware and I could not see anything related to any specific carrier.
[LG Optimus G Pro] joshuadjohnson22:
The DEVs need to use the G2 as a road map considering we just did this a few months ago. To keep Loki they will have to do some magic to remove the bootloader and recovery from the update... or something like that. Hopefully this was not patched. But I agree, defiantly be patient with this until good ROMs are available.
[LG Optimus G Pro] kblee27:
For me, the 4.4.2 was much faster.

I had some problem with SMS with 4.1.2.

If a message came in from whatsapp and then I tried to send SMS, some times I get a fail to send.

At first, I thought it's the service provider fault, but when that happen, I rebooted the phone, it was able to send again.

I haven't had that problem occurred yet with 4.4.2
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
...so......... A birdy here has gotten ahold of the KitKat TOT for AT&T E980 !!!! :) Wont be giving credit til I post it so the user does not get Bombed with PM`s... So Its currently uploading.. If its the real deal then... Its coming soon to you :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] sandyiscool:
cool... waiting for it ;)

meanwhile, to refresh my memory, how do you flash a .tot file? i think the tool used to flash. kdz file, the lg mobile support tool, will not work in this case. am i right? in that case which tool is required to flash a. tot ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
The Guide for Going back to stock/flashing is here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2420219
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Thanks dude

Cannot wait
[LG Optimus G Pro] liamR:
Did you install back every app and mod that you had in 4.1.2? If you did, wait for it...
[LG Optimus G Pro] Akhileshjj:
Anyone got Wifi tether to work on the new Hong kong 4.4.2 version ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] luisoman2000:
Are you getting any kind of error? I tried it and the connection was active.
[LG Optimus G Pro] NaveenKumarXDA:
I posted only in 3 update lg thread. All these were rumors. These thread should never exist if there is no proof of any update.

.

Yes. So for trolling invested 600$ into lg phone. Nice going.

Helping by spreading rumors.

Nice.

Do you even know troll meaning.

All I say why dream without proof. He is not spreading info, he is misrepresenting info.

All in all good for you.

.

.

We should not supports such rumours.

Enjoy the xda.
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
Check my pm