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[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ebendl:
Hi all,

I just got a C6903. When I turned it on it said an update was available via Sony PC Companion and I updated it to 14.1.G.2.257. I've been waiting for the 4.3 update ever since. Checking the Software ID says it is 1276-0557 R13A, so "Generic IT" (which is crazy as the phone shipped from the UK). Also, checking the service menu says I can't unlock the bootloader - will this change with 4.3? :(

Reading for a couple of hours on the forum I think this is the best way to root the device and make sure I get the OTA updates seems to be the following:

Make a backup (how??)

Downgrade to 534 and flash using Flashtool 0.9.13.0 (as per instructions here) using the Central Europe FTF. I should be able to uncheck "Wipe data" top-right but I can keep the "Wipe cache" and "Wipe appslog" checked, right?

Root using Bin4ry's tool

Let the phone OTA to 257 (or will it go directly to 290)? Root should be preserved...

Does this sound correct? Sorry, new to Sony's and don't want to brick a device... also want to be able to get OTA's sooner (seems as if the Central Europe version does get it soon).
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strausd:
The camera for the Nexus 5 is missing 2 important features for me: slow motion video and tap to focus in video.

I was wondering if anybody can suggest to me a good camera app that has these. I know the camera hardware itself might not support slow motion, but if there is an app that can bring slow motion at 720p that would be awesome.

Also, the more important feature to me is tap to focus in video mode. So if someone can suggest a good camera app that does this instead of taking a picture, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
[Verizon LG G2] predictablyerratic:
And no, it's not kit kit. I'll wait for the brave souls to experiment...

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/12/1...b-approved-and-ready-to-roll-out/#more-127919
[Verizon LG G2] Jimi Mack:
Nothing about this update has me even thinking about switching back to stock for this. But thanks for the heads up.
[Verizon LG G2] BOY_:
Anyone have a copy of the stock recovery? Don't want to flash all the way back to stock but would like to take the update. Currently running tarp.
[Verizon LG G2] macman159:
I know this breaks root, but is it possible to root again or do we have to find a new way to root. I only want to root for tethering and debloat. Verizon sucks when they load everything they can on top of a phone that has a lot of apps already installed on it.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
Best to get a copy of it to the devs. If it works like the razr, you can d/l but not install it and pull the file from cache.
[Verizon LG G2] yoinker23:
Use Titanium backup, and freeze Software Update MUC.

This should prevent you from getting the update.
[Verizon LG G2] Lesser Version:
I don't see that file at all on Malladus 1.2.2 Rom under Titanium backup or root explorer......
[Verizon LG G2] yoinker23:
Yeah, I'm on stock, I assume the dev took the updater out of his rom. You'll have to confirm with him.
[Verizon LG G2] texaswickedtoys:
I've been trying to get this update but my phone isn't getting it oh well
[Verizon LG G2] player911:
Nothing here yet either. But I am rooted with tons of mods. Not ready to lose everything over a silly OTA.

-sent from my LG G2 using XDA Premium 4
[Verizon LG G2] yoinker23:
especially not, since you can get the benefits of the new radios, without accepting the whole update.
[Verizon LG G2] wizzcap:
Will this for sure break root and would something like root keeper help at all?
[Verizon LG G2] NateK:
I'm finally eligible for a contract upgrade device. If I were to buy a G2 today from Verizon, what are the odds it come with this update out of the box? I'd hate to buy a device I can't root and install custom ROMs on...
[Verizon LG G2] valen89:
cant pull update??

so i am rooted but running stock.. anyone know why i cant pull the update??
[Verizon LG G2] Evilmonstertruck:
Just flash the radio.. Its the only thing thats worth anything out of this update
[Verizon LG G2] predictablyerratic:
I would say zero. I would imagine their stock is at least 1-2 months old. I have never bought a phone that didn't get an update the first day.
[Verizon LG G2] predictablyerratic:
They usually release updates over a couple days for server reasons. I still haven't seen it either.
[Verizon LG G2] NateK:
That was my feeling as well. I thought I would wait until the S5 or HTC One 2 came out to upgrade, but based on the previous versions rooting/unlocked bootloader on VZW are highly unlikely.
[Verizon LG G2] fhblake04:
I was brave and tried the update. Stock ROM, just rooted for tethering purposes. I tried twice and received an error code both times. Then a message stating the update was unsuccessful upon reboot. Boo...
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
Temp unroot and try again?
[Verizon LG G2] fedor32:
Need some Help: I am on Build VS98012B, rooted and TWRP 2.6.3.3 installed via FreeGee. I was able to created a backup of the rooted stock rom, but when I flash a custom rom and reboot, the LG logo pops up for a split second and then the screen goes black. I am able to get back into TWRP and restore my backup to get back to stock rooted. Any suggestion on what I need to do to get a custom rom installed would be appreciated. Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
You may have to wait a bit. Sounds there is a problem with loki on the ota
[Verizon LG G2] tkuligowski:
Well you can add me to the OTA club. I used Survival mode in SuperSU and was able to keep root. Getting the OTA was a pain because I had to add a bunch of system apps I deleted. I'm happy with stock so not worried about custom recovery. If I decide to flash a ROM in the future (which I may do when CM 11 stable is released) I'll revert back to a previous OTA if I can't flash one from 12B.
[Verizon LG G2] nateinva:
FYI for all in this thread. The 12B OTA has a rooted flashable zip in the Dev section.

Just dirty flash to update....simple. It takes a while to flash so be patient...it isn't locked up!
[Verizon LG G2] gotwillk:
you mean a flashable rom through right? not a flashable zip with just the update itself.
[Verizon LG G2] Esteway.619:
Yes flashable rom
[Verizon LG G2] nateinva:
Thanks, yes! :)
[Verizon LG G2] eckmanmj:
I was rooted stock ROM with CWM and stupid me accepted the OTA and got stuck in a recovery bootloop. I tried a bunch of things, including wiping the entire phone, sideloading a new ROM using ADB, and I even switched from CWM to TWRP, but none of that worked until I tried this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2451696

Now that my phone is back, I ended up trying Malladus 1.2.3, which has the 12B update built in and I am happy. Malladus is just a debloated and tweaked version of the LG stock ROM, so stability is just as good as stock, without any of the extra bloat.
[Verizon LG G2] m.cassedy:
I'll second the Malldus Rom being the best stock custom Rom. I'm on 1.2.3. As well. G2 should be getting kit Kat in match I hear. I'll still wait for custom stock though.
[Verizon LG G2] DrWarrenKruger:
I only temp rooted via adb so that I could install the modded HotspotProvision files and am otherwise completely stock. I received the 12B update OTA and when it tried to install I received the Err mentioned previously. Phone works fine, just still running 11A. What's the minimum I need to do to install the 12B update and still be left with Hotspot capability without full root? Thanks in advance.
[Verizon LG G2] Rodeojones:
Yes, it sure does take a while. If you're reading this and want to flash one of the stock, rooted 12B ROMs, don't be surprised to see it take up to 15 minutes. I flashed it this morning in TWRP right over my stock, rooted 11A ROM, only doing cache and dalvik. But it takes a while. Have patience.
[Verizon LG G2] tkuligowski:
I took the OTA and now backup assistant doesn't work. When I try to open it from LG setup wizard it force closes
[Verizon LG G2] supercereal45:
Which stock 12B rom does anyone recommend ?
[Verizon LG G2] tkuligowski:
Depends if you want completely stock or deflated, or debloated with mods as well. Plenty to choose from.
[Verizon LG G2] supercereal45:
Exactly my problem, too many choices. I'm looking for debloated with mods. I've been on Malladus since launch, just recently installed xposed . I have no real reason to look around other than the crack flasher itch so I guess I'm looking for something similar. I guess I'm just bored waiting for 4.4 stable rom
[Verizon LG G2] Stark_Lannister:
Does anyone happen to have the mobilehotspot.apk from 12b? Trying to get the kitkat ota and I accidentally overwrote mine with the previous version apk. I can't seem to find it anywhere, thanks in advance
[Verizon LG G2] hd-renegade:
The one from 12b will not work, you need the new one. Send me a PM with e-mail addy and I can send it to you. I had to look for it last night, so I still have a copy of it in my sent folder.
[Verizon LG G2] Stark_Lannister:
Still on the hunt for the 12b mobilehotspot.apk.. Of course, I can't get my phone to autorun so I can do the PC upgrade... Oy
[Verizon LG G2] tacosrdelicioso:
Just got my 12b update!!!! YES! I've been waiting for a while but it's finally here! Finally some bug fixes.
[Verizon LG G2] hd-renegade:
I am interested in knowing how you make out with this too. I would say Temp Un-root too. My phone is the same as yours, with stock and just rooted to be able to tether. Very interested in seeing if doing the update will remove root or not.
[Verizon LG G2] player911:
I'm traveling today and mid trip, it grabbed LTE and started downloading the update. I forced closed the Updater app but it still continued to download. It asked to install now or later. I picked later and it asked for a specific time. I picked 9pm.

Hope it doesn't just reboot automaticallty.

Although its a work phone. If it bootloops from the update, I could probably just get it replaced... maybe with a white model. I have no issues with this specific device though. I'd rather not brick it.

I'd wait until we hear from others to see if they patched the Loki exploit to achieve root. If we lose root, we lose ability to flash recovery. Could be bad.

-sent from my LG G2 using XDA Premium 4
[Verizon LG G2] redduc900:
I was running 11A on the stock ROM / stock recovery / rooted with "Survival mode" enabled in SuperSU, just took the 12B update, and it installed successfully while retaining root status.
[Verizon LG G2] player911:
Does it break any mods or recovery?

-sent from my LG G2 using XDA Premium 4
[Verizon LG G2] lakaw:
I'm rooted and am getting the OTA as I type...
[Verizon LG G2] BOY_:
Are you still on the stock recovery?
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
Just wait until a rooted stock Rom zip is released. Always the best bet.

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Same thing I just said to another member... wait for rooted ota to be released and flash that. There's never, ever, a guarantee you'll be able to regain root.
[Verizon LG G2] fhblake04:
Thats what I'm thinking its going to take. I want QSlide for messaging.
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
You have to temp unroot and have stock recovery to receive ota on this device. My One would go through and update even if rooted (voodoo ota ftw if root was lost. Its not compatible with 4.3 yet) but the G2 needs to be unrooted. Tried the first ota rooted... failed. Temp unrooted through voodoo and applied update. Win.
[Verizon LG G2] redduc900:
Yeah, I haven't yet re-flashed a custom recovery since I took the OTA. A couple days ago I reverted to the stock firmware from CleanROM and TWRP, then only re-rooted once I heard there was an OTA update in the works.
[Verizon LG G2] fhblake04:
I do not have full root. I obtained temporary root and pushed the tethering provision. I never installed SU, so Voodoo will not work for me. I guess now is a good reason to push SU and go full root.
[Verizon LG G2] equake:
Here is the 12B Image KDZ file http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=10562
[Verizon LG G2] hd-renegade:
How do you use this file to update??
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
What has you holding back from full root? Warranty concerns? If so you can restore back to straight stock and the rooted system message changes back to unrooted.
[Verizon LG G2] madisonjar:
incorrect, I did that and then took the update and its showing as rooted...I believe I should still be able to get kit kit when it comes out OTA right? again I was rooted, did the stock back step by step and then when I took this update it showed rooted.
[Verizon LG G2] hd-renegade:
I get an error "Err:0X1111004"

I am rooted, I have used VooDoo to unroot, reboot, then try the OTA still get same error. Same error each time I try the OTA.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
I pulled down the update, scheduled install for later, then moved all the files,to a dummy folder on my sdcard and froze the updater. File itself is 173M & it's a .bin so if someone wants to take a look shoot me a pm
[Verizon LG G2] hd-renegade:
Where does it DL to on the phone??
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
cache/fota
[Verizon LG G2] moosc:
How or were can we get stock recovery?

Sent from Bad Azz VZW LG G2 Cyan Tapatalk
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
ioroot13 is out. maybe that can be used to root the new OTA? i would try it myself but my phone is messed up and im waiting for my replacement :eek:
[Verizon LG G2] xbxjunkie:
i did what you did and all my 980 did was bootloop into twrp. i had to do this to get it back

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
My statement was based off info a dev posted in the go back to stock thread.

I can't definitively say if the ota would flash properly on 4.4. If you have stock recovery it should be okay. You might lose root though so I'd wait 4 a rooted stock ota zip. I'm waiting on one for the current ota.

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You have stock recovery right? Has to be stock.

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Download stock Rom zip. Open the zip and find signed_recovery.zip and drag that to your phone's sd card. Then download flashify and flash the signed_recovery.img. reboot into recovery and you should see stock recovery. Just tested myself before posting. Worked.
[Verizon LG G2] chairthrower:
Did you by chance replace HotspotProvision.apk with the one that doesn't check with Verizon? I had done that, and when I moved the stock file and the .odex file back into place, I stopped getting the error and the update went. Root was preserved and I was able to put the modified .apk back.
[Verizon LG G2] hd-renegade:
Yes yes and yes. Thank you very much for that info. I am pretty sure I even saved the old files, so I will try that.

Thank you very much!!

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Again thank you very much. I put the old files back, ran the OTA, it worked fine, never lost root. Rebooted, put the Hot Spot files back in place tested the phone and everything is good. !!!!!

Merry Christmas !!!!!
[Verizon LG G2] wizzcap:
thanks dude! I temp un-rooted with voodoo, hotspot is still working and root wasn't broken.
[Verizon LG G2] chairthrower:
I'm not even sure if you have to unroot.

I'm glad i thought to try this though. I was close to going back to factory.
[Verizon LG G2] krazie1:
You can't pull the update and upload it somewhere for Devs?
[Verizon LG G2] jkatt:
Dang...can't find my original hot spot files...

Edit...I think I found them can anyone verify the original apk is about 69.05kb
[Verizon LG G2] hd-renegade:
You should be able to find them here ---> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2456338
[Verizon LG G2] doublej713:
I decided to start from square 1 and see how things went. Performed the verizon return to stock (the one with the tot file). Then I took the 2 OTA updates. I downloaded ioroot13 and tried to root, but it said I didn't have a supported version. I opened up the .bat file and found the verizon section and added a new line to direct performing the vzwotaroot for 12B (if %OTAVER%==VS98012B GOTO VZWOTARoot). I crossed my fingers and ran it. It worked. I performed a root check and it passed. The phone said "ROOTED". I was able to modify system files. Haven't had much time to play around to make sure everything works fine, but I don't see why it wouldn't.

The one thing I am still working on is the custom recovery. The loki flash method does not seem to work. When I go to flash it tells me something like "Loki aboot version does not match device." I tried using flashify to flash the recovery but it seemed to prevent my device from booting so I did the whole thing over again. Might try flashify again but use the flash zip method instead.
[Verizon LG G2] sipock97:
Be careful, I have an S3 and the latest ota is bricking phones if you try to unlock bootloader. Not sure if it's a Samsung or a Verizon thing, or a combination of both. I have had my eye on the G2 though... Looks nice.
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
nice! let us know how the zip flash worked out.
[Verizon LG G2] doublej713:
Thanks for the warning. I have a very superficial understanding of all this stuff, but as it stands for the G2 right now I'm pretty sure that the bootloader is only being bypassed and not technically unlocked. I could be all messed up though.

As for the recovery attempts... I tried the 2nd option of the TWRP thread (just pushing the recovery) and that didn't work. Tried the flashify zip method and that needs there to be a working recovery (duh) and I gave the CWM recovery a shot, all with no success.

Guess we'll just have to wait a few hours until someone gets something figured out. All I have really been using the recovery for is to flash the LGBrowser and Split view (both things I really like though).
[Verizon LG G2] fhblake04:
Replacing the modified provision for the stock one did the trick. I re-installed the modified provision after the OTA and all is well again. Thanks for that suggestion, I had my suspicions. I never installed superuser and was able to keep root, FYI.
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
So were you able to get a custom recovery loaded? If so, can you be a little more specific as to what you did? maybe a step by step?
[Verizon LG G2] jordache16:
Downloaded the update tonight. Noticed a few more things not mentioned in the change log:

-New Biz theme (pretty sure there was just the two themes before: Basic and Marshmallow)

-File Manager is now a QSlide app

-Black is now an option as the home button background

-Text Link guide in the messaging app

-New analog clock widgets (don't recall seeing these before anyways)

-Camera app quick settings seem like they are a little different
[Verizon LG G2] jordache16:
Here is what the messaging QSlide app looks like and some screenshots of the camera app.
[Verizon LG G2] dplane:
Has anyone who does not have a custom recovery n stalled but is rooted w items such as greenify and xposed running tried installing the OTA? Saw a guy on the AC forums who claims it did not break root. Especially the reported improved voice quality and speaker sound appealing.
[Verizon LG G2] talon95:
So far in the few hours I've had the update installed, the screen knock on has not failed even once (needing to tap 3 or more times). Maybe a coincidence, but I don't recall it ever being this reliable before.
[Verizon LG G2] jaseman:
boot tone - shutdown tone

I noticed after taking the update (all stock and no root) that when I shut down (which I do every night) that there is no longer any tone played. I also noted that when I turn it back on and the Verizon boot screen is doing its thing that there is no longer any tone/jingle playing at all. And I do have sound turned on when this is all happening. I know if you have it set to silent or vibrate that the tones do not play but I have the sound turned on??? I think it's a good idea to eliminate them all together as they can be annoying and a bad thing when at work or some other place where you don't want or need to hear them...as if we ever "need" to hear them. Maybe someone who knows where to look can verify if the tones are gone, shut off, or if this is a new feature?? :D
[Verizon LG G2] chairthrower:
I went about fifteen minutes continuously doing knock on and knock off with it working perfectly, and then it started screwing up again, along with the phone turning off immediately after turning it on with the power switch. It eventually works but it's basically the same as it was before the update for me at this point. The fact that it worked well for a little bit though is intriguing.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
I believe they were eliminated. My wife's g2 is completely stock and she got the update yesterday and I noticed the lack of boot/shutdown sounds as well.
[Verizon LG G2] jmickel99:
So, can anyone confirm that this update breaks root? I've seen a couple people post that it didn't, but in all the write ups about the update said they thought it would. Haven't received mine yet, but would like to know before i get it. Im rooted with stock rom
[Verizon LG G2] coolkatz321:
UGH. I somehow keep rebooting to Philz touch recovery! Does anyone know how to get past this? I don't want to format the whole phone...
[Verizon LG G2] redduc900:
For me personally, root was retained w/ the stock ROM and recovery. The only thing I did prior to taking the OTA was select "Survival mode" in SuperSU pro, which attempts to keep superuser access across OTA updates.

Since you had CWM installed prior to taking the OTA, I think your only choice is to boot into download mode and flash the stock firmware.
[Verizon LG G2] jmickel99:
Ok thanks, i don't have the SuperSu pro, just the basic superuser. I looked at the settings in superuser and saw a box unchecked for OTA survival, if i check that, is that the same thing as your talking about? Thanks in advance
[Verizon LG G2] redduc900:
That's the one, although it's called "Survival mode" in v1.86
[Verizon LG G2] trott33:
I just took the update myself, I used voodoo OTA rootkeeper (It's free). I had stock recovery, the only thing I had to do is somewhat was mentioned before,I had the modified hotspot provision apk and had to put back the original, other than that every thing is good. Kept root, reinstalled modified hotspot provision .apk, everything works just like before taking update.

But be aware if you want a recovery I have not seen anyone have success getting a recovery to install after taking the update. Just a heads up.
[Verizon LG G2] jmickel99:
Ok, I installed voodoo. Went and pulled the OTA. I tried installing it, but a err box came up and rebooted. Then said was and error and no changes were made. As if you couldn't tell im a noob lol. I just don't want to brick this nice phone. Only thing i did after root was delete bloatware, and install hide soft keys. Any ideas? I checked protect root in voodoo but also had box checked in superuser for OTA survival, could that have something to do with it?
[Verizon LG G2] doublej713:
The tones are actually still there, I guess they just don't play. Either Verizon removed playing the files from the startup script or maybe they changed it to look for files of a different name which don't exist. Not a big deal, but I did like having the option to customize the startup sound. Oh well, not like I'm restarting the phone that often... well except for all the modding.
[Verizon LG G2] trott33:
Did you mod for hotspot see post.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48684185

If not I'm would guess some bloat you removed is required for the update.
[Verizon LG G2] jmickel99:
No, well not that im aware of lol. Like i mentioned, i deleted bloatware, nfl app, google newstand, amazon apps and few others and installed auto hide soft keys. Didn't mess with any other files. Like i said, im a compete noob. Surprised i even got phone rooted lol. May be a stupid question, but do you have to click on debugging or any of that stuff before you run update?

Think if i restore the apps i deleted that would help?
[Verizon LG G2] macman159:
Is there a way to root when you are unrooted on the latest build?