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[Verizon LG G2] moosc:
There's a thread can't find it currently but if u can run adb either through twrp or pc there's a code that blocks the update so u can update normally. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45760203

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[Verizon LG G2] skylordusa1:
^This. Hey guys I see alot of you were already rooted and worried about keeping root. I was curious since I just got the phone today

and it came with the new 12B OTA. Anyone have any luck with actually rooting the new OTA? If so can you post what steps/guide you did/followed.

Would be appreciated. Thank you.
[Verizon LG G2] fhblake04:
I never loaded a custom recovery. I rooted the phone only to push the modified hotspot provision. I used the root tool and once it got to the step to install superuser, I stopped and ADB pushed the modified provision. Luckily, I did not delete the original provisions, and renamed the applications. So it was a mater of uninstalling the modified hotspot provision via ADB, and renaming the original provision applications. Then, I rebooted the device to make sure the original provisions took, which they did. Next, I downloaded the OTA update and let it do it's thing. After the update, I checked for root under Status, and it was still there. From there I just renamed the original provisions again, and ADB pushed the modified provision.
[Verizon LG G2] player911:
Yea this got me good yesterday. I was driving 6 hours and the update forced a reboot and looped my phone. Luckily I had a sprint 4G modem and a laptop with barely enough juice to pull Google directions and get me to my destination. I ended up in 2 hours of traffic because my phone (gps) was bricked.

Just flashed stock and updated naturally.

I remember TWRP actually handling OTA updates and flashing them, and keeping root.

Anyway, huge mess. I missed several work calls that were important and probably get a talking to. Pisses me off that it forces the update on you. Real bad timing.
[Verizon LG G2] Steamer86:
^ Freeze the MUC / update app. Blocks OTA. Just for future reference. You could have also renamed the file in cache/fota. That sucks man. Bricked a spectrum that way. Needless to say, I always block OTA on devices now.
[Verizon LG G2] doublej713:
I posted something along this line a page or two back. The IORoot method works, you just have to modify the .bat file. You need to add a line that will execute the root when it checks the version. Look for my post and I quote the line that needs to be added. Worked for me and I have been able to modify system files (like putting in the modified hot spot provisions). I download ioroot13.
[Verizon LG G2] skylordusa1:
Hey doublej,

Glad to hear root worked for you on the new OTA 12B. I would like to try what you did but just wanted to make sure I understand.

I got ioroot14 and looking at it I see.

:VZWRoot
echo Found VZW phone!
echo.
echo Checking OTA version...
for /f %%i in ('.\adb.exe shell getprop ro.lge.swversion') do set OTAVER=%%i
if %OTAVER%==VS98010B GOTO VZWStockRoot
if %OTAVER%==VS98011A GOTO VZWOTARoot
GOTO VZWNoMatch

So all you did was change it to the below and save then run it and you were rooted?

:VZWRoot
echo Found VZW phone!
echo.
echo Checking OTA version...
for /f %%i in ('.\adb.exe shell getprop ro.lge.swversion') do set OTAVER=%%i
if %OTAVER%==VS98010B GOTO VZWStockRoot
if %OTAVER%==VS98011A GOTO VZWOTARoot
if %OTAVER%==VS98012B GOTO VZWOTARoot
GOTO VZWNoMatch

Any help you could provide would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Hey yup just saw your other post and replied to it above. Take a look and let me know if that looks ok. That is exactly what I want is the tether bypass hahaah.
[Verizon LG G2] doublej713:
That is exactly what I did. Took the chance and it paid off. Good luck.
[Verizon LG G2] NateK:
[MENTION=2956991]skylordusa1[/MENTION] Your phone came with this latest 12B installed from when you took it out of the box? That has me nervous since my phone is due to arrive from VZW on Monday or Tuesday. If I can't Loki the bootloader, I'll probably end up returning it...
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
I'd say stick with the phone. Someone will figure out a Loki patch sooner or later.
[Verizon LG G2] skylordusa1:
Na not out of the box. The verizon rep updated when he was hooking it up. I thought it was only updating to the last OTA that was already out and rooted. I was not aware a new OTA came out the same day hahaahhah. Should have checked online first so I could have told him dont accept the update hahaha. But the root still works for it I just made the changes that doublej mentioned.

Since yours is being delivered you should still be on the older OTA.

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Thanks doublej. Those changes worked. Great Job. Now I just hope someone figures out the recoveries for this new OTA and I will be all set.
[Verizon LG G2] skylordusa1:
So what do you guys who are on stock with just root do about the bloatware? Do you guys just freeze the apps with TB pro or do you actually uninstall the apps to regain that storage space? I dont have TB pro so wanted to see if just uninstalling them is fine.
[Verizon LG G2] vlakamalaka:
Got Er :0x1117008 with stock recovery. No hotspot mod; only have trickster mod, Xposed framework and installed stock LG browser to work with Qslide. Wonder if any of those have anything to do with the error. Probably just have to wait for a flashable zip.
[Verizon LG G2] BufordT79:
I was looping into TWRP after installing the OTA without reverting to stock recovery. I decided to just bite the bullet and go totally back to stock. I downloaded and installed the 2 OTAs again, then rooted using ioroot14 with the edit for the 12B Windows .bat file noted above by doublej713. Next I copied the hotspot provision file to the appropriate place and renamed the original apk and .odex files. Now whenever I try to start Wi-Fi hotspot, Settings closes on me and reopens. Does anyone think the new OTA patched our ability go around Verizon?

#*#*#UPDATE#*#*#

Silly me, I just realized I had frozen Mobile Hotspot in TiBu. A quick nuke in the microwave and all is well.
[Verizon LG G2] dplane:
ditto, same error here.

Too lazy and scared to mess around w going back to stock and re-rooting etc.
[Verizon LG G2] AirDiamond:
Same thing here. I had the Wi-Fi mod apk but I replaced it with the original. No go after several attempts.
[Verizon LG G2] player911:
I had to flash back to stock using the flasher tool. I JUST rooted then did the final OTA. Still rooted afterwards. I've heard that TWRP doesn't work on the new OTA and the TWRP maintainer sold his G2.

I'm OK with just root.
[Verizon LG G2] NateK:
Sounds like there may be a working CWM coming for 12B. I think those will 12B will be alright based on what I've been hearing, but time will tell.
[Verizon LG G2] player911:
I've noticed the new update now includes a solid black nav bar theme. So there is solid white, white gradient, solid black, black gradient, and pink.
[Verizon LG G2] onpoint10101:
Sweet I can't wait :good:
[Verizon LG G2] Kaiken:
To whom it may concern. I was rooted only but changed wifi provisions and installed the stock LG Browser (Verizon BTW). I had to bring all files back to stock with both of those as I was getting errors also. Update going smoothly now!
[Verizon LG G2] pimfram:
Does this update fix the stock messaging app from going to the top of the message thread?
[Verizon LG G2] Ascertion:
To those that have the new baseband - can you notice an increase in LTE performance?
[Verizon LG G2] reocej:
12B changelog

Anybody see this?
[Verizon LG G2] Kaiken:
Same, nothing significant. Big city here.
[Verizon LG G2] billykxda:
Focusing on the bug fixes and performance improvements provided by the VZW OTA, what have you noticed?

I am hoping that the "erratic touchscreen" issue (covered in this thread) has been addressed, It's been 24 hours now, and this issue has not surfaced, but sometimes it can be weeks between occurrences of this defect. It hasn't re-occurred for other G2 owners yet either. Could be GREAT news.

I am sure there must be other good things to come from this OTA.
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
To which stock rom zip do you refer? The tot file?

Verizon G2 VS980
[Verizon LG G2] uncannyzebra:
Stock Recovery

Does anyone have the stock recovery image? I'm worried since I have TWRP the update will put me in a boot loop. I can't find the stock recovery image anywhere.
[Verizon LG G2] emmur0:
I took the OTA and now seem to be stuck in a Fastboot bootloop.

Originally after I rooter I attempted to install TWRP but could not get it to load properly. I was under the impression I was still on stock recovery.

Any idea how I can get my phone to boot again?
[Verizon LG G2] player911:
There is a thread specifically for this. You need drivers, flasher app, Verizon DLL, another DLL, and the TOT file. VolUp and USB put it in flash mode and away it goes.

There are 2 OTA downloads. Do the first one. Root like normal. Go into superuser and check Survive OTA. Install latest update. Then you'll have the latest rooted version.

I installed Xposed, XThemer, and G2 settings. All working as normal.

Its a minor update but pretty good one. I see several little changes and additions.
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
Custom recovery is broken in 12b. If you want to flash custom roms don't ota
[Verizon LG G2] Shelnutt2:
Freegee now supports 12b for installing cwm and twrp.
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
Really? Bc I just downloaded it and it says the verizon G2 is not supported.
[Verizon LG G2] NateK:
Try again - he just fixed it
[Verizon LG G2] Shelnutt2:
Well they went and changed the model name on me, it's been added to the list though. A few people in irc confirmed it succesfully.
[Verizon LG G2] doublej713:
Tried it but it didn't work. Looked at the log file and out looks like the same error as using the adb manual method. Says something about the aboot not being recognized. Didn't brick my phone though, so that's good.
[Verizon LG G2] mrgoodpaul:
update= awesome

I just want to let you guys know that side the update my phone had been better than ever. For one, with heavy use I got over 26 hours of battery life with everything normal running. Also, I just did a benchmark and it blew all the other phones out off the water. The camera is much better, messaging doesn't take me to the first text every time I open a conversation. I'm very impressed and I can't wait to see what kit Kat will be like.
[Verizon LG G2] tcg-2:
How I got mine to work

Just downloaded and installed the update a few hours ago after getting an error message during install/reboot several times. I had renamed my mobile hotspot files Hotspot.old and Hotspoto.old (into the proper .apk and .odex) while removing the modded Hotspot.apk. My mistake was I forgot to remove the "o" at the end of the odex Hotspot file. I was renaming it "Hotspoto.odex" instead of the proper "Hotspot.odex." After I did that the update worked.

I also maintained root. Though I'm not sure if that's because I enabled that feature in SuperSU pro, whether it was due to using OTArootkeeper, or if the update merely inherently maintained root.

FYI, I'm running stock ROM with a bunch of Xposed modules going.
[Verizon LG G2] krazie1:
Did you guys notice that when you set a Wallpaper from Gallery now that it leaves the statusbar about 40% transparent, its not the full transparency no more?
[Verizon LG G2] krazie1:
Is "software update muc" the only thing we need to freeze so we don't get any OTA?
[Verizon LG G2] xs2k:
EDIT: Found the answer...delete
[Verizon LG G2] billykxda:
From what I've seen, setting a wallpaper always made the statusbar partially transparent. The only way that I know of getting a 100% transparent statusbar (I really like this look) on a stock, non-rooted G2 is to apply a theme. When you do this via a theme, the statusbar is transparent.
[Verizon LG G2] AndroJak:
I am wondering if renaming the update apk and rebooting would be an option for preventing the ota, or would that cause other problems -
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
Hey man. Firstly I want to say thanks for the freegee tip. I told everyone in my thread and hopefully they do what I asked and throw some thanks your way.

I am having issues though. When you flash twrp 2.6.3.3 it actually flashes 2.6.3.0. If you try to install any zip at all it throws an error. I attempted flashing 2.6.3.3 and also CM nightlies and got the same result. Backup and restore work flawlessly on both recoveries. CWM 6.0.4.5 backs up and restores properly also but locks up when you try to wipe cache. Dalvik wipes fine. Standard cache not so much. Zip installation throws errors on CWM as well. Idk if anyone has brought it to your attention yet or not. Another member is having the same issues.
[Verizon LG G2] dplane:
Hmm I'm still running stock w no custom recovery, and a few xposed modules. Tried temp unroot, disable xposed etc but I keep getting the dreaded error message when it tried to do the update. I don't recall modifying hotspot (since it's part of my plan anyway) but is it possible it was modified through ioroot or whatever? I'm at a complete loss why it won't let me update.
[Verizon LG G2] jkatt:
I rooted my phone using this method. I added the hotspot mod. When the update came out, I put both original hotspot files back on. I installed vodoo. I also checked ota survival on supersuser (not pro version). I installed the update. No errors, root is still here.
[Verizon LG G2] dplane:
hmmm think thats actually the same root method I used. Still dont believe my hotspot files were modified but guess it cant hurt to replace them with the originals just to see what it does. Where can I find the original hotspot files you mentioned? (I saw folks talking about it but couldnt locate the necessary files).

Thx!
[Verizon LG G2] jkatt:
I created a folder on my sd portion using root browser and threw my original files in there. The problem was I couldn't remember what I named that folder when I was looking for those files to put back. I eventually found where I put them. You can try digging through the Hotspot mod thread, but I think you would remember if you modified those.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
Also check to see if you have any of the stock apps frozen.
[Verizon LG G2] jkatt:
Which is interesting. I didn't have any stock apps frozen in TB, however, I did have apps turned off in the native app manager. I never turned those back on, and did see that they were "frozen" in TB. I figured since I never did it in TB, they should be fine. They were. But I would agree that if you did "freeze" an app in TB that you should probably unfreeze it in TB.
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
Yeah root is retainable with the ota. The issue is custom recovery. Freegee lets you flash the recovery img but throws errors when attempting to flash zips. Loki might have been patched in 12b. If anyone can figure it out it'll be Shelnutt. I assumed custom recovery was borked in 12b but he found a way to do it. Our devs rule.
[Verizon LG G2] rfarrah:
Presumably, if one had a flashable stock recovery, they could nandroid their current system, flash the stock Recovery, take the 12B OTA, then flash TWRP again and be back in business..... right?
[Verizon LG G2] moosc:
Depends what else did u mod? For a ota to work u need to b bone stock no frozen or missing bloat no mifi provision etc

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[Verizon LG G2] jkatt:
Erratic screen seems to be fixed. I usually encounter it at least once an hour. No issues at all... Yet
[Verizon LG G2] billykxda:
This is EXCELLENT news. I've never been bothered by this defect on an hourly basis. I've yet to see this issue surface since the OTA.

Now, we have to keep this going!!

Any other VZW folks to chime in?
[Verizon LG G2] uncannyzebra:
Help

I was rooted and the update apparently tried to install and I'm stuck at fastboot screen. I can't get into developer mode and the lg flash tool nor adb sees my device. Any suggestions?
[Verizon LG G2] dplane:
Hmm did that too but to no avail. Wonder if I might deleted something in Titanium that would explain it. Weirdness
[Verizon LG G2] usefulidiot127:
I'm stock, rooted with greenify and a few Xposed modules. I had used the altered hotspot provisioning files. I replaced those with the original files and used Voodoo to keep root, and then temporarily disabled root in Voodoo. I applied the update no problem and re-enabled root in Voodoo, I'm good to go.

Hopefully the recovery flashing issues get sorted out, but I'm in no rush to use that at the moment.
[Verizon LG G2] gotwillk:
so if i deleted a lot of bloatware, i'm out of luck? i didn't flash a rom, i'm still on stock, rooted, removed a lot of bloatware with titanium. also using the modded hotspot and using TWRP. can i still do the ota? if so, what are the steps?
[Verizon LG G2] gdm2:
OTA worked for me, kept root

newbie at this here, figured I would report on my OTA experience.. I had root but hadn't figured out how to get recovery working (tried to load TWRP, no luck). Use Titanium Pro, and just switched from Superuser to SuperSU. Checked survival mode box and figured what the heck, let it rip... Upgrade successful, and I still have root.

messed up all my quick settings menu, I have to rearrange stuff again.. acceptable fallout if it really does improve voice quality a bit..

VZ LG G2, now running VS98012B
[Verizon LG G2] ubiquitous26:
I'm on the same boat as you brother minus the TWRP part... when I do adb reboot recovery I just get Red Triangle Android image---I assume that means I am not on a customer recovery, correct?
[Verizon LG G2] ricecake2000:
Bam New theme called biz was added. Minor update I think not!
[Verizon LG G2] BOY_:
And the stupid "slow charging" appears to be gone too.
[Verizon LG G2] fr4nk1yn:
Okay. What's the Consensus? restore to stock, root, set superuser to keep, update then use FreeGee to install recovery. That correct?
[Verizon LG G2] krazie1:
Everything except Recovery part, Custom Recovery don't let you flash Roms right now on 12B. Just OTA & Root for now if you want the Update.
[Verizon LG G2] gotwillk:
but i can still flash a custom recovery like TWRP though correct? i just cant flash ROMs.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
Nope. No custom recoveries yet for 12B.

That's why I'm holding off on it.
[Verizon LG G2] fr4nk1yn:
nvm... looks like there's a lot of risk in dicking with 12b
[Verizon LG G2] gotwillk:
ooo nevermind then. i guess i'll wait as well.
[Verizon LG G2] krazie1:
Yes you can flash a custom recovery via FreeGee in the Playstore, it can flash mods & what not. Although I do say be Extremely Careful with flashing a recovery because I did a backup with TWRP and after it finished it didn't allow me to boot back into the Phone.
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
For those looking to root 12B, ioroot15 works fine. No need to temp unroot with voodoo.
[Verizon LG G2] CtK4949:
I am still getting the Err: 0x1111004 error. I have replaced the HotspotProvision.apk and HotspotProvision.odex with the original. Unfreeze all the apps in Titanium Backup. Put original bootanimation.zip back as well.

Could it be the KitKat launcher??

Can someone help please??

Thanks!!
[Verizon LG G2] MakisupaPig:
Anything that isn't stock could potentially be the problem. You might want to consider just reverting completely: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
[Verizon LG G2] benlane:
Can you share or link to ioroot15 please?
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
So....apparently it's not a working recovery
[Verizon LG G2] Marcus AI:
Screen %100 non responsive since update

New to the forum. My wife both have VW stock rom, no rooting has ever been done. My update went through flawlessly but hers is now stuck at "Software update complete" but screen does not let you push OK. KNOCK ON OR OFF does not work as screen is 100% inoperable. Tried holding down power and volume down button and was able to restart and power off phone completely,however, after phone when starts up, we are still getting with that screen. Does anyone know what I can do?
[Verizon LG G2] yoinker23:
Take it to a Verizon store.
[Verizon LG G2] dplane:
Let us know if you figure it out Maki. Save for fully reverting back to stock I've tried everything you did and then some.
[Verizon LG G2] onpoint10101:
Finially

Well apparently I'm finally able to flash 4.4.2 roms while in 12b. This is what I did and after I successfully installed 4.4.2 and booted. I completely redid the whole process to make sure it really works also.

from stock 10b, updated to 11a, then to 12b. rooted using ioroot15.zip. switched from Superuser to SuperSU. installed freegee from the play store. flashed twrp 2.6.3.3 which after booting into twrp lists 2.6.3.0 (but it must indeed be 2.6.3.3 if it flashes 4.4.2 roms.) booted into twrp wiped Dalvik Cache, data, cache. (I did NOT wipe system) I usually do but I didn't this time. Wiped dalvik cache, data, cache, Three times then flashed my favorite 4.4.2 rom cm-11-20131224-UNOFFICIAL-vs980 which has gapps already included. twrp installed the rom and gapps then I rebooted and it worked. Good luck Thanks for the Great work Dev. Will definitely support. Thanks again especially BreakingVZW and Shelnutt and the whole xda developer community.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year !!!!!!
[Verizon LG G2] moosc:
So does some one have a stock recovery I can flash? Laptop is fubar so my g2 is my go to device.

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[Verizon LG G2] reocej:
ioroot15.zip

http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G2/ioroot15.zip
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
Volume up n power, when logo appears let go n press power 2 more times. Factory reset.

Try Freegee from market I see people using.
[Verizon LG G2] benlane:
Thanks for following up on the ioroot15.zip file - it did the trick. Like many, the main reason to root is use the hotspot mod. I can report that all is well for updating to 12b, rooting with ioroot15 and then installing the hotspot mod. Phone seems a bit quicker - I guess. Biggest difference is the double tap wake up isn't wonkie. Thanks to all again for the tips, advise and file.

Signed: A really old guy that still likes this nerdy stuff. :)

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Thanks for following up on the ioroot15.zip file - it did the trick. Like many, the main reason to root is use the hotspot mod. I can report that all is well for updating to 12b, rooting with ioroot15 and then installing the hotspot mod. Phone seems a bit quicker - I guess. Biggest difference is the double tap wake up isn't wonkie. Thanks to all again for the tips, advise and file.

Signed: A really old guy that still likes this nerdy stuff. :)
[Verizon LG G2] AndroJak:
I rooted, but am mostly stock, not using a custom recovery or SU. I renamed my modded files back to original, and took the 12b update, went through without a hitch. After, I did have a problem with the LgNfc mod to remove the icon though and I had to revert as it didn't seem to work with the new update, but that is minor.
[Verizon LG G2] Marcus AI:
@micromod

Thanks Micro, I ended up going to the store and we did a FACTORY RESET, phone screen TOUCH was still completely shot, they are sending us a new one. Wifeys may just not have been built up to par from get go to recv update correctly. Thanks for your response!
[Verizon LG G2] AndroJak:
12B seems to have fixed that issue for me -
[Verizon LG G2] pilot85:
sounds like a root has been found already. but i have a minor question, do i have to unroot? before taking the OTA? im rooted only, that's it, stock.
[Verizon LG G2] pimfram:
Excellent. Now to see if any devs will bake it into their next ROM.
[Verizon LG G2] jkatt:
I did not unroot. I checked survival in superuser, and ran vodoo, but did not un root.
[Verizon LG G2] g S x:
i flashed TWRP with the freegee app but i can't get into recovery mode. I tried holding volume down letting go and pressing power 3 times but it does nothing, just boots normal. any idea what thats about?