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[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AdilMasoud:
Want to intsall Cyanogen Mod but Worried about SIM Lock

Hi All,

Some Background

I bought an LG G2 D800 (AT&T) phone from Ebay. The seller sold it as 'Unlocked'. And it is working fine in United Kingdom, I have put in different network sims (3, Lyca etc.) and it works (calls, texts, edge, 4G).

Problem is it wont update the android version beyond Android 4.4.2 (Software version D80020c, Baseband version M8974A-AAAANAZM-1.0.190082, Kernel Version 3.4.0, Build Number KOT 491.D80020c).

As you might have guessed from the above line, I am a noob and know nothing about what any of the stuff in the brackets means. So I apologize in advance if its irrelevant.

Problem

Now when I was reading about installing Cyanogen (in order to get Lollipop) I read that its possible that SIM unlocked phone might become locked again after installing Cyanogen. And that I might have to enter the network unlock codes again. I dont have these codes since I bought the phone already unlocked. But I was willing to pay for new unlock code. I checked how many attempts for unlocking (using unlock code) I had left. But when I dialed 2945#*800# it showed me "This phone is permanently locked and cannot be unlocked". The same message is show in all lock menu options i.e. network, sim/usim, service provider, network subset, corporate. It shows the message and a 'dismiss' button. Nothing else. But my phone is definitely unlocked and working since I can use it with any sim card I want.

Has anyone seen this kind of thing before?

What would you advise? Go ahead with Cyanogen or not?

If the phone gets sim locked after Cyanogen, is there any way to unlock it again? given that its showing permanently locked (i.e. all attempts to enter code have been exhausted))

Thanking you in anticipation! :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dappzydee:
LG G2 - NOT BRICKED - Can't enter download or recovery mode

Hello guys! :) I have a small problem, already googled for for hours but couldn't find any solution. I've got here a european version of the LG G2 (no branding) and I want to get it rooted with the LG One Click Root method, but I just can't manage to enter the goddamn download mode. I've tried :

1) Holding Volume UP + USB, result : Battery Logo and no download mode

2) Holding Power + Volume UP, result : the LG logo keeps dis- and reappearing until I stop holding the buttons.

I've also tried reinstalling the drivers, but nothing changed. Please help me guys, I'm out of ideas and google can't help me either. .-

Thank you :3
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ntyuw:
Have you do you phone of when you try to get your phone in download mode by pressing volume up? If it was on it dont work
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] priuslover:
Hey, my LG G2 D800 cannot update to lollipop, whenever I try to update, it says that I'm not registered. Anyway I can get the update? Thanks.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilanStojkovic:
1. Turn off your phone completely

2. Plug the usb cable to just your phone (pc should be unplugged)

3. Press and hold just volume up

4. While holding volume up, plug the cable to the pc

5. You are now in download mode :)

You probably plugged it in pc before pressing volume up. Try above, works for my phone

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1. Kdz/tot

2. Root, flash custom recovery, update recovery, flash custom rom
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f_4Strings:
AGPS doesn't need to be "updated".

Imho, the "shaking" camera (your

curious comparison describes the issue! [emoji6]) is not quite normal. It could have been damaged by the fall.

Try to focus fixed subjects or landscapes and check again.

The cameras of these variants (802, 320, ...) have the same specs, therefore it should be so.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rifat33:
Totally new in this rooting world and I really need help of something important

I want to know something can I install custom roms on intl lg g2 without doing nandroid backup??Thanks in advance.......................................and what is cyanogenmod snapshot by the way?is it the stable rom for intl lg g2?

I don't want to nandroid backup because my intl lg g2 stock rom is kind of buggy
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taywin13:
do backup in case a bad manipulation or bootoop, for the rom I advise you cloudy but carefully read the instructions before, good luck

Envoyé de mon LG-D800 en utilisant Tapatalk
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rifat33:
Today I will install 1st custom rom for my lg g2 intl but b4 I have some questions

So here are my questions,pls help me here guys

1)If I do nandroid backup of my stock rom of lg g2 will this nandroid backup anyhow obstrute or create disturbance with my new custom rom( say cyanogenmod rom )?

2)what is cyanogenmod snapshot version?will I get OTA updates in this version of cyanogenmod cm11 m12?

3)will I loose any enhancements say game enhanchments of stock lg g2 kitkat rom intl,if I go to cyanogenmod 11?

So pls answer my questions thoroughly.Thanks in advance
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilanStojkovic:
1. Backup contains partitions and files that you used with your working rom and it won't affect your new rom in any way, since it's not active until you restore it.

2. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Release_Versioning

3. Not sure what you mean by this. If you had a game on stock, backed it up, updated to cm, restored the game backup (you previously made with titanium backup for example), it should work. Most games data gets backed up automatically with Google play services, but just in case, back it up with tibu before flashing new rom. That way, your game will stay on your phone and you can restore it after flashing new rom. Do that with all apps, tibu is the no1 tool for users that flash roms.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rifat33:
How to install TWRP on intl lg g2 kitkat v20c for the 1st time?

So here r my questions-

1)I want to root lg g2 intl kitkat v20c via towelroot app,is it safe?

2)And then I want to install TWRP for kitkat,so some where I read that it will downgrade my kitkat where it can install the TWRP?is it safe and can I install any custom roms using this process and pls give a good link and updated one on how to install TWRP on lg g2 intl kitkat v20c

and another question is TWRP will work without error on any lg g2 intl litlat software version like v20a,v20b,v20c?

Thanks in advance
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thelisar:
Well I think I messed up :( now it's not important for me to get my files back I just want to revive the phone. I was flashing the stock rom with LG Flashtool 2014 and it stopped half way through and now I don't have the download mode, all I have when I connect it to pc is a black screen on the phone and lots of partitions showing up in my computer I am totally confused I guess I messed it up beyond repair :( please help if you know something about this situation, btw my device isn't rooted it didn't have a custom rom and I was trying to upgrade it through the PC Suite software to Lollipop but it soft bricked the phone and now I was stupid enough to make the situation worse :(
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] priuslover:
Thanks! Where can I find kdz or tot? I'm not so sure. Where can I find that?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilanStojkovic:
In the middle of the op, you have 2015 updated instructions. Read couple of times, download and set everything up and flash your new firmware

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
Lots of partitions doesn't sound bad. Have a look at the links in my signature.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andersh:
I can confirm this problem. It started with the 0702 build (which I clean flashed), and it's still there on the latest 0706 build. Previous builds worked fine.

My provider does not have full national coverage so I am for the most part roaming.

I can not get data roaming to work, and the "National Data Roaming" button just resets to off automatically.

This is a major issue for me. Is there anything in the way of logs or other information that could of help?

This is on a D802 - but seems to be identical the D801 problems above.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilanStojkovic:
1. Not sure about that method (read reviews and see what people say about it). I rooted mine back in kk days using ioroot25 method, and based on my positive experience, I can recommend this one

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48709232

2. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2715496 install autorec after you root and click within app what needs to be clicked, and you will have custom recovery.

After that you should download latest recovery zip, reboot to recovery and flash the latest. I am not going to provide you a link for that one, I don't wanna spoil you too much ;) use search. There's a blastagators thread with the latest twrp on xda

Cheers
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] priuslover:
Thanks for the reply, but I couldn't find the lollipop KDZ. Any other suggestions?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ddzoid:
Quick question regarding bat life!

Hi- quick question :confused:

I bought an AT&T LG G2 about a week ago and am very dissapointed with the battery life because of expectations I had given the many reviews I read and because maybe I was better off just choosing the Nexus 4 (the other option that wasn't choose mainly because of battery life and storage). I want to make sure if battery is deffective before sending it back or selling it. Could someone tell me what is the average battery life and OST for an LG G2 with full charge, on wi-fi with sync deactivated, lowest brightness, browsing with chrome beta, chatting very little with messenger and using apps like additional keyboard (fleksy) on stock kit kat 4.4.2 and how does it compare to Nexus 4? Is the N4 battery that bad?

TL;DR

What is the average battery life OST with sync deactivated, lowest brightness, browsing on chrome, VERY little chatting (messenger) with non-stock keyboard (fleksy) in kit kat 4.4.2 and how does it compare to Nexus 4's?

Thanks a lot in advance :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taywin13:
4h30 5h SOT with 3g on

Envoyé de mon LG-D800 en utilisant Tapatalk
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ddzoid:
Thanks a lot for replying! I guess on wi-fi I'd get 2-3 hours more, right? :( Don't think I'd stand N4's battery then.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tg01dean:
Hello

I can confirm that you can use the F320 model in Europe. I have the same model and works without any problems on any service.

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As I said before I have the f320k version of g2 and the battery is the best I have experienced since I use smarthphones. Mine has a 2610mAh battery and I was a little confused when I chose this phone. When I first removed the back cover (yes i'ts removable + has microusb slot) and saw the battery I've immediately wanted to purchase an external charger but I thought i'll give it a chance. Guess what? With 3g and wifi on all the time, using some apps like messenger, smart on-off, movies etc., brightness at 80% all the time I still manage to get nearly 50% of battery after 24 hours.

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Can someone recommend me a good custom rom for my f320k? I'm a little confused also with the steps of installing TWRP so I could greatly appreciate if someone could post the exact steps of installing TWRP on the f320k. I've found some tutorials here and elsewhere but they're not clear enough for me to understand exactly what kind of files I need to put on the phone and what to do with them. Also I don't want to brick my phone. Please help me.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rifat33:
Finally I flash a custom rom on lg g2 but still have some questions

so here r my questions-

1)I didn't do a nandroid backup so will there will b any prob while using cm 11 m12 on lg g2?

2)What is zip file signature verification while installing a custom rom and gapps?I didn't check on this option when I install a custom rom and the gapps......................so will I have any problems running cm11 m12 on lg g2 without doing this zip file verification signed option

Pls reply my questions thorougly.Thanks in advance
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilanStojkovic:
Hmm, apparently, there's no tot/kdz for att yet. Wasn't aware of it. Guess you could root / install custom recovery / flash rom. If you are not under warranty go for it

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1. Not doing a backup by itself won't have impact on your current Rom whatsoever. It's just that if your current Rom stops working for whatever the reason is, you don't have a backup that works. Flashing roms is potentially risky, you never know what could go wrong, so it's always good to have a backup. I keep 2 backups in my phone, one when first flashing the rom, and the other one that I update weekly because I tweak things all the time, it saves me the hassle of restoring changed data. So in future, ALWAYS DO A BACKUP, just in case.

2. That's because verification file was missing, so the flashing method couldn't confirm that signature from zip was matching the signature from the website where the zip file was posted. But don't worry. If everything is working, signatures probably match. They don't match in case of a bad download usually, but that rarely happens. You can always check them manually (visually) before flashing by looking at the md5 checksum of the file you downloaded and the file posted on the website. It's kind of a file digital fingerprint, different for every single file. It's just a precaution measure so you don't end up flashing wrong or corrupted file
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mitsuman95:
This is regarding a LG G2 with G3 cloudy ROM.

Hey guys. So my wife recently got stung by a bee, and subsequently threw her phone up in the air, and it landed nicely onto the driveway lol. Needless to say, the screen shattered. So i ordered a new screen online, and after installing it, it works fine upon power up, but as soon as i sleep the screen and turn it back on, the screen it all white with lines and is not functional. I also noticed that the ear speaker was not working.

I requested a replacement screen since i figured it was a defective screen, although the replacement is also doing the same thing. So i put on the original screen, and i am able to sleep the phone and awaken the phone, without any issues.

I read online somewhere that this could be an issue with the ROM? If that was the case, wouldnt it effect the original screen as well? This is not my video, but the phone does the same exact thing:

Apparently i cannot post any outside links. But basically the guy turns the phone on, everything works fine, as soon as it times out and he wakens the phone, everything is white with lines going up and down.

Any ideas what i can do to fix this? Quite frustrating!

thank you!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilanStojkovic:
2 replacement screens not supported by rom? Doesn't make sense at all, but to eliminate that possibility, try different rom. You can restore backup pretty fast, worth checking out, but I don't see how it can make a difference. Faulty instalation would make it not work properly at all, so I am guessing that's not a problem (it is working properly till screen off?). Contact the YouTube person and see how he solved the problem. Maybe you should open a new thread for this.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] priuslover:
Thanks for the reply. I have been flashing roms on my G2 in the past, but they are buggy. What lollipop rom would you recommend?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
I guess reflashing the ROM helps a lot already. I think this is the issue with the different panel types. The right one is picked when you flash the ROM. If you replace the screen with the other type, this can cause problems. So reflashing should help.

[MENTION=4280744]rifat33[/MENTION]

[MENTION=6045985]MilanStojkovic[/MENTION] Named one reason already. The other one is the following: Your phone has an IMEI. It's unique and without it you can't connect to any cell service at all. Means that you have a media tablet without an IMEI. The best thing you can do, is backing up everything on your phone NOW (make sure EFS is ticked, since the IMEI and the rest of the unique stuff is stored there) in TWRP and copy it to a computer. You can restore everything without having a backup, except your EFS/IMEI. Got me?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Underground597:
I tried to go from stock 30B 5.0.2 Lolipop to Blisspop 3.6 but after i flashed the rom and reboot i get artifacts over my screen do i need to flash another bootloader or modem again or something?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stillsober:
http://blastagator.ddns.net/twrp/2-8-7-1.phpI can't get into recovery, please assist. Volume down+power, let go when LG logo comes up, volume down +Volume up, factory reset menu, above "no" press power 3 times, reboot to ROM, can't get into recovery, please help

I'm also looking for a custom ROM for f320k, please update if you found a good one, and perhaps a custom kernel too?:confused: I know it's great for power users to have all these options, but for me as a newbie, I just want a clean, working ROM with good battery life

My understanding is non stock based rom/original android rom=lose camera function/quality
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taywin13:
optimus rs + dorimanx karnel

Envoyé de mon LG-D855 en utilisant Tapatalk
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilanStojkovic:
You need lp bootstack that is different than the one for 5.0.2. I believe you should look for loki patched lp bootstack. As the matter of fact, there's a link and explanation in the second post in Blisspop thread, check it out and follow the link

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Lollipop is not flawless, so you can expect some small bugs now and then. It depends on whether you want stock or aosp.

my personal recommendation would be debloated stock based rom with dorimanx kernel. Sweet combo for lollipop, great performance, decent battery life.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stillsober:
In TWRP: Which backup do I make for nandroid backup? there's Boot, System (1.9GB) and System Image (3.3GB) and some other small things. What's the difference between System and System Image? Do I need to backup both?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thibistin:
hi

Thank you for your reply

I tried to approach but no change, here is a video I made myself by this phone

it is the same symptom for pictures as

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75uiTQzRpYQ
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrshan:
Lg G2 d80210b

Im from india, i own a G2 d802 and im having issue with network connectivity. I have tried using simcard like reliance, vodafone, idea etc, the phone wont detect any network, plz suggest somethig to solve his.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilanStojkovic:
Check in settings/about phone/status if you have an imei number? Are you rooted? Did you flash anything recently?

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Those small partitions are pretty important, efs for example contains your imei number. System is self explanatory, boot is kernel. I have never heard of system image before. My largest partition is Data. I am guessing that is system image in your phone (since it's largest).

I personally back everything up but data. I don't need that partition since I already have apps backed up with titanium backup. And your apps undergo a lot of changes daily so imo it better to use titanium, you can update changed data of apps in under a minute, and you can make scheduled update so you don't have to think about it.

Back to your questions, back everything up. If you have enough room on your phone, back data partition (please confirm first that your system image is data). If you don't have enough room, you can skip that partition (but backup apps with tibu)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] priuslover:
:( After flashing stock lollipop rom with my D800, I restored to a kitkat nandroid. I used the lollipop autorec TWRP while trying to boot into kitkat, and my phone is bricked. It says secure boot error. I'm trying to unbrick my phone with this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2582142

I don't know where to find my firmware files. Can someone assist me?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AznKeo:
Anybody know how to increase bluetooth volume on an AOSP 5.1.1 rom (Resurrection Remix)?

I already adjusted the Headphone, speaker and earpiece using the Mixer_paths.xml(or whatever its called) but I cant seem to find a way to adjust bluetooth.

Thanks to whoever solves my issue or at least contributes.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilanStojkovic:
Do you have a working recovery or download mode?

I don't understand why you did autorec when your backup contained everything needed for your phone to work. If you you can get into recovery, just restore backup and reboot.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envy-X:
What roms would you guys suggest for my D802, im looking for battery and performance. I would go and test them but i have limited data. So i dont want to waste it. Ive tried CloudyFlex and GloudyG2
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jacyn:
Stock LS-980 (sprint) no root will not update to lollipop it down loads but won't install. I decided to just root it but I'm getting a message when I download a super user app "no su binary" I am definitely a noob so I have no freaking idea what that even means. Can someone steer me in the right direction. I have never rooted before so simple instructions PLEASE.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LuisFernando99:
Hey guys I'm new to XDA so I'm sorry if I'm doing some mistakes.

My problem is with my new LG G2 D805, I bought it already used. I started to Rom it and stuff so I flashed an KDZ from another cell phone Career so my phone stopped receiving calls and SMS and my imei was null or zeroed.

I managed it and I could solve it, but my problem now is that I can't have 3G because my cell signal goes down and says invalid Sim or deactivated service. The only type of signal I can receive with mobile data is Edge/2G and that's too slow.

If somebody could help me I will be very grateful.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
What do you prefer? AOSP (looking like CM/Android on the nexus devices) or rather stock, like the preinstalled ROM?

So what is your current phone state? KK and do not want to update to LP? And you wanna root?

Just installing SuperSU would be too easy. ;)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jacyn:
Kk 4.4.2. I want lollipop. I'm supposed to have it already but for some reason my phone won't Install it. I've factory reset my phone and all the basic crap all ready nothing seems to work. So I want to root lollipop. I think CM 12 seems to be the one I want to use.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jacyn:
this is the message I get when I open my superSU app.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envy-X:
I wouldnt mind as long as its bug free.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilanStojkovic:
Bug free, battery and performance would be kk. Cloudyg2 2.2 for example with dorimanx kernel 10.x. If you wanna go for lollipop, I would go with stock because of the camera and stability (debloated somboons rom), also with dorimanx kernel (3.9.x for now, that one is pretty stable for now, but still work in progress).
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pertilee:
I went to Lollipop then turn back to KK (Pardus), but I'm without signal and root (D805). What should I do?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Art Vanderlay:
Download the latest flashable su from chainfires thread and flash that.

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Check your apn settings. Maybe they're not there anymore. As for the root check developer options to see if root access is turned on.