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[LG Optimus G Pro] ahm12:
finally getting the update today here in Chicago on the 30th...

i believe officially it was released on the 21st..
[LG Optimus G Pro] hitmantb:
I am rooted, finally got this update, will I lose root if I run this? How do I get root back?
[LG Optimus G Pro] garcijua:
Me too! I'm downloading it now...
[LG Optimus G Pro] MoeWinMoe:
I received the update last night and did not lose root, so you should be good to go.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Emmanuel2000:
This morning when i woke up my phone was turned off for no reason when i turned it back on it was on the software update screen it went from 0-100% in less than 5 seconds when it finally booted up i checked my homescreen and app drawer for new things and i see this app called "De Blob" it's a game but i never installed it in fact it's not even in the play store Titanium backup could not uninstall it and it seemed to be in the system\app folder so something installed this forcefully while i was sleeping. the only way to get rid of it was to go into system apps and find it then delete it. it had no odex file.

Also on screen phone service was enabled on boot up. and i had that app disabled.
[LG Optimus G Pro] garcijua:
Why can't we download over network? :( I only had 156.9Mb left! And I had to leave for work and I won't be home until around 9:30ish.... I've been waiting do long for this update and now it's back to wait when I was so close!
[LG Optimus G Pro] jdk2:
My guess is that since it doesn't count against your data bucket, they don't want to incur the network hit without compensation.
[LG Optimus G Pro] machinistsWIP:
I initiated a chat with AT&T twice to see if i could convince them to push it manually. I had previously run just about every custom ROM for the e980 before then...but then I tried the recovery backup posted in General, and decided to to return to stock so I could get the official update. What I didn't realize it's that I had used an old TOT file. The tech I chatted with said the only update he could see for many phone was JB. I decided to give up and restore on old backup. Then my phone said there was an update available, so I installed it. It was a newer JB. Then yesterday, I got the notification for the KK update. The moral of the story is make sure you use the most recent JB TOT file if you are going back to stock to get the update!
[LG Optimus G Pro] 0verwatered:
OK I'm getting irritated. Download started this morning as I left for work. Started again when I got home and completely downloaded then said invalid software update???
[LG Optimus G Pro] hitmantb:
Unfortunately I lost root after this update :(

Anyone know if the root method in development forum still works in 4.4 . . .
[LG Optimus G Pro] jdk2:
I know this one works if that what you were referring to: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51480568&postcount=1
[LG Optimus G Pro] garcijua:
So mad, waited all day to finish downloading get home and I had to start downloading it again. Then after 2 hours of waiting it won't update because it's suspected of being rooted. What the F**k?! I am rooted but I haven't changed anything. No recoveries or ROMs nothing all I did was install adaway and titanium backup. I unrooted through SU and now downloading again. I really hope it works or I'll be pretty pissed.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hitmantb:
Worked perfectly, thanks!
[LG Optimus G Pro] christran12:
I got the update three days ago, installed it and yes I was still able to root it.

I used Geohots Towelroot (www.towelroot.com). It appeared to have rooted and installed SuperSU, but gave me some errors when I tried to update the Binaries using the online (normal) method. The other options is to update the Binaries using CWM/TWRP. So I tried to install using GeeFree but it errored on me. So I used "G PRO kitkat Recovery" from lgviet to install a version of CWM Recovery, not the latest, but it will at least let me update the SU Binary.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4vSbKccbcIOV1NjMDlqWUdmVm8/edit?usp=sharing

Once that was done, I used FreeGee and installed the latest stable CWM Recovery. From there I was fully rooted. Checked Titanium backup, etc... All good.

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If you're rooted and have CWM recovery, DO NOT try to update using the OTA. You'll be stuck on boot loop. You'll have to do a TOT restore using LGFlashTool to get it back up and running (big giant pain!)

You have to restore the stock recovery and unroot it first.

Once you've updated, rerooting is pretty easy.
[LG Optimus G Pro] deltree:
Stock kitkat lowers the antutu score considerably even saw a friends nexus 5 come down to 18k...on the optimus G pro would I be missing out on anythin except for proclaimed improvement if I upgrade to 4.4 from 4.1.2? Antutu is at 21k and love the phone as it is.
[LG Optimus G Pro] psal217050:
I am stock 4.4, rooted and my last Antutu was over 22000.
[LG Optimus G Pro] deltree:
Is there a guide of sorts to move to kit kat for the at&t e980 to official kit kat for same or some other kit kat?
[LG Optimus G Pro] Emmanuel2000:
this is my antutu score on Kitkat.
[LG Optimus G Pro] deltree:
What sort of a kitkat is this man? :s looks to be heavily modded if you have that score!
[LG Optimus G Pro] Killerin:
Ok, Im outside U.S , using th eE980 from at&t how can i update manually? seems i cant update it from the phone itself.
[LG Optimus G Pro] deltree:
Same dilemna as you are in...the only solace I have is I have the phone rooted and that is about it.
[LG Optimus G Pro] lg-sony-htc-samsung-apple:
the higest

Antutu i have gotten is a lil over 26 k dead stock
[LG Optimus G Pro] deltree:
Is that on a at&t stock kitkat rom?
[LG Optimus G Pro] arifqur:
LOL
[LG Optimus G Pro] joshofali:
I'm not targeting only the US residents I'm talking it globally.
[LG Optimus G Pro] optimusv45:
Not sure, maybe there is a cool factor in there
[LG Optimus G Pro] Neroga:
Waiting on AT&T for the update. LG already has it finished as I found out by modifying the 4.4 update for the F240. Simple tweaks changed the UI over to what we were used to on AT&T.

Probably different bands. My friend and I are both AT&T customers and I have the E980 while he has an F240. I get noticeably better signal and data speeds.

Sent from my 4.4 Sphinx LG-E980
[LG Optimus G Pro] arifqur:
For me the E980 is better since it has more support for custom roms.

And the official Kitkat release does not mean much to me as I would still be using a custom rom.

The main advantage of official kitkat would be that maybe we would have better resources to work with when developing custom roms.

By we I mean the Devs
[LG Optimus G Pro] dpalmer76:
Talked with an AT&T rep today and their reason for not supplying the KitKat update is due to bugs.
[LG Optimus G Pro] optimusv45:
That's cool, but if its just someone on the phone they probably have 0 idea what they are saying
[LG Optimus G Pro] shabbypenguin:
Just as a heads up. anyone looking to use loki and custom roms shouldnt be mashing update on their devices. LG finally got around to patching loki with 4.4 (only took them a year...). with some devices they have bypassed this by rolling back the bootloaders but that isnt a set thing and lg could block that.
[LG Optimus G Pro] nicklefloss:
Ok so what about that 'guy' that got the update 'via AT&T repair' was that a hoax because i know from experience whenever xda gets a hold of something we find ways to port or make things work example the viet rom
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Here is the latest response I got from LG about KITKAT..

------Reply to Your Inquiry-------

Dear Mr.Simon

Thank you for contacting LG Electronics,

We are more than happy to assist you . The request of the software upgrade comes from the Carrier. As of yet from your carrier we do not have information or a release date for the android 4.4 with the E980 . You are more than welcomed to stay in contact with our site www.lg.com and your carrier for any future updates or soon to come changes

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Beavers & Ducks!
[LG Optimus G Pro] zikario507:
Damn, that's not good news... Every day I'm looking for some stock update, the major parts of cellphone receives a kitkat update...
[LG Optimus G Pro] dpalmer76:
Nice reporting
[LG Optimus G Pro] beergenius:
This is the same scenario that lg did with the G2x. Carriers blame manufacturer and manufacturer blames carrier.
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
The G2x issue was the ICS update of which only South Korea and then later, after Jelly Bean, the international versions.

Did it ever even reach the US carriers?
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Well as much as i like my G Pro. No

KK=me going back to samsung.
[LG Optimus G Pro] stulzerl:
I m thinking the same.
[LG Optimus G Pro] shabbypenguin:
Per usual LG fashion if you want the latest software Click here.

LG is notorious for not updating devices.
[LG Optimus G Pro] ackliph:
You guys that mentioned the Loki patch and boot loader patch probably hit the nail on the head with the reason for delay on AT&T. I had an HTC One XL (the AT&T) variant. Which was the only one you could not unlock the bootloader because of AT&T not allowing it. Not only does AT&T add bloat. They also HATE modders. Anything they can do to lock it down, they will. Update with caution.
[LG Optimus G Pro] shabbypenguin:
while att does indeed try to stop that as much as posisble. please keep in mind its an LG thing, LG is the one who locks the bootloaders. they have since ICS and do it on all carriers.
[LG Optimus G Pro] markusrussell225:
Would you consider rooting and installing a custom ROM? There are several stable/reliable ones to choose from.

I for one am not a fan of skinned software because of the update issues. Leave it to the devs on XDA to make some great Android ROMs and quick updates.
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
I am rooted. And i am running the Sphinx. 4.4.2. Rom. I prefer stock based custom roms over CM based always have. In my opinion. They are more stable. Battery life if far superior to that of CM builds. And i realy just like LG,s skin...

that being said. I would prefer. 4.4.2 offical. For my device. From my carrier. Then debloat and tweek with xposed.
[LG Optimus G Pro] markusrussell225:
Fair enough. I only used the stock LG skin for a brief period but it wasn't bad by any account, I can't say the same about Touchwiz.

I suppose I was just used to my previous Nexus device (vanilla feel) and wanted the universal layout across all.

Hopefully AT&T gives a KK update. It's a shame to see devices lose support in less than a year. No wonder new OS version adoption rates as so low.
[LG Optimus G Pro] tatkovladko:
Please don't take this as a provocation, but I'm curious which of the features of LG's kitkat (we know them already) is so critical to you that you'd jump ship?

Imho, nothing in this update is major, and people should be upset with LG not fixing actual issues with the handset, such as the abhorrent microphone and audio recording quality, rather than not being updated with the (mostly) superficial new features.
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Well i would imagine a Update to KK would fix most if not all of those issues.

But for me its more about the fact of them just not really giving a **** about a very good device. Seeing all these other LG devices getting updated doesn't help ether.
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
It is a good point. The phone works great with Jelly Bean. And there are other important issues and updates that might be specific to the phone past the general updated found with KK.

It is always nice to get new features and be able to know that updates and other software support will be given, or if they will not, then to be aware of that is equally important.

Looking at other tech/operating systems, Linux distributions, for example, they offer updates to a vast array of devices with what seems to be substantially less ambiguity surrounding who will get it and when.
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
http://www.cultofandroid.com/53510/leaked-screenshot-reveals-g-pro-will-get-kitkat/
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
More rumors and speculation..
[LG Optimus G Pro] drumm3rb0y:
if you look at the bottom of this article it says it was posted on march 4. its now may. I am hopeful though.
[LG Optimus G Pro] t3chwizard:
Don't waste your time just flash the beanstalk KitKat ROM
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
This might kind of be off topic here, but just out of curiosity...

I found this article on the topic of Android adoption rates: Propelled by flagships, KitKat now on 8.5% of Android devices http://www.androidauthority.com/android-distribution-statistic-may-2014-376224/.

Has anyone ever seen statistics regarding how much of this is stock KitKat updates reaching devices and how much is the custom Android distributions provided by developers, like what we see here on Xda?

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Sorry, I didn't realize was so old.
[LG Optimus G Pro] electrojas:
Just my 2

I came from an ATT S3 to the E980. My S3 was so easy considering the ease of modification concerning bootloader, custom recovery simplicity and Rom installation. The E980 just kills all the galaxy phones as far as technical specs and Im really suprised at the lack of interest and involvement in this phone on XDA. Im pretty much a noob still and definitely new to the modification of an LG period but it seems to me that just droppin kingo, and debloating the stock JB 4.1.2, getting Viper on this thing, makes this device pretty kick a** in my opinion. The whole bootloader thing on this phone is a blatant move to take advantage of the consumer as far as Im concerned. I am on straight talk, and not tied to any of these so called carriers, who are literally robbing all of us with their BS plans and borderline criminal tactics. I bought this device straight out and in my eyes, I OWN THIS DEVICE, and should be able to do with my own property as I see fit. This locked bootloader garbage seems that I am not truly the owner of my own phone. I was under the assumption since I first was introduced to Linux, Unix, and Android, that these were OPEN SOURCE. Having this bootloader locked under threat of a bricked device, doesnt add up to an open source OS. It would seem that its more like a conditional open source thing. Im far from an expert and do not claim to know much at all about the whole scene, Im just sayin that if you buy something retail, why do you still not own it in the full definition of ownership? I have been on quite a few threads related to this phone, and everyone of them usually involves people in the community bashin eachother, and alot of disrespect. I dont mean that as a shot pointed at anyone individually but damn, I dont think that anyone comes to this forum looking to piss anyone off, or start conflict. We are all here looking to learn, share, and help eachother, not argue. If this post pisses anyone off here I apologize. As far as KitKat what would be the major advantages over JB in terms of functionality? I have never actually used a KK ROM on S3 or otherwise so Im just curious. Also as far as specs, what phones out there would even meet or exceed the specs of this beast of a phone right now that would compete with the low price factor taken into consideration? Thanks to all the folks here seriously workin their a**es off trying to improve the situation on this device.:confused:
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
One place where the difference between older and newer Android versions actualizes is in app compatibility. Finding apps on the Play Store, for example, that are 4.2+, while that means that someone using this phone with the stock rom is out in the cold there...

The developer community here is awesome and great to learn from, we must tip our hats to them. And much love to all those who participate in forums like this.
[LG Optimus G Pro] bigfdaddy2:
Why does att have our os version 4.3 ? Did we miss an update or something?
[LG Optimus G Pro] dpalmer76:
Thank all for their comments,but thread is for official news on ATT Kitkat ROM. Any news?
[LG Optimus G Pro] Emmanuel2000:
I tip my fedora to you sir. in this moment I am euphoric.
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
Ohhhhh.......yawn

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
Yeah, that is what it is for. I am hoping to see the update.
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Official? there is no official KK news for the E980. None at all ATT says they are waiting on LG and LG says ATT has not requested KK for E980.

Any other news us speculation and hear say.
[LG Optimus G Pro] dpalmer76:
Won't be speculation if someone have sources. So keep digging thanks! Appreciate you acknowledging this thread.
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
I wish we had a thumbs down button.

Oh Wait I do.

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Beavers & Ducks!
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
It will come when it comes.............

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] dpalmer76:
Thanks for. ..........!
[LG Optimus G Pro] dpalmer76:
Not too much experience reporting I take it? Come back when I can give you a [emoji106]
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
No prob bob:D

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] ricco333:
This thread is a total waste of server space here at XDA.

Erik
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
Lol I don't believe it takes up that much space .....

But I see what you are expressing.

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] dpalmer76:
Well don't contribute to the waste! !! Good day! You must work with Fox News?
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
The lack of any concrete news may be disheartening but .....just wait it will come :beer::D:thumbup:

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
The thing that pisses me off is lesser phones both older and newer then the G Pro have been getting KK..

:what:

It's Over 9000!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
Hopefully we get it before I move to the g3......but I don't know its probably going to be so high priced

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] psal217050:
Not giving up. Had an email from someone in LG that KK will be with us in late May . Source was someone at LGEMU PM Team. Whatever that is.
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
I hope it comes, while I have given up. Flashed CM11 last night, and so far so good.
[LG Optimus G Pro] polar2792:
Emailed lg a month ago when I 1st got this phone. They said they wasn't planning on updating the E980 at all. Starting to look up now
[LG Optimus G Pro] Mervingio:
This is why i start look up apart brands NOT CARE CUSTOMERS that drop $500+
[LG Optimus G Pro] lg-sony-htc-samsung-apple:
i hope they update e980

i bought the phone full price in start of this year
[LG Optimus G Pro] vivebatu:
I bot the phone for USD 670!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
Wow. That seems like a hefty price tag.
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
It is hefty.... 270 here
[LG Optimus G Pro] luisoman2000:
Paid $300 for mine, had it brought from the states.
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
Yeah, I paid round 300 too, from the US.
[LG Optimus G Pro] slickrickstyles:
Paid 1 cent off Amazon with a new contract...So I do not feel as jaded as most of you guys seem to be here
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
-----not jaded.

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] luisoman2000:
Me neitther. Good bang for buck phone just like the optimus g. K wanted a z1 but couldnt afford it, so this was my second choice. Really happy with this phone.
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
Not jaded either. Would rather pay a bit more for a phone than be bound by a 2-year contract, perhaps just preference.

Here, phones seem to be offered full price, then service is offered, either on contract or pay as you go. 4.5 gigabytes of data is less than $10, that is pay as you go.
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
I think the Korean versions did get kk. This here is bout the att variant.
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
Yes, I'm running the F240S Kitkat Korean Rom on my AT&T E980 and works superb. The only issues I found so far are the speakerphone not working and the bluetooth media sync with my car radio shows the songs, but there is no audio.

Enviado desde mi LG-F240S mediante Tapatalk
[LG Optimus G Pro] new-droid:
Is that the stock kitkat? and if so, what did you have to do to make it work on the at&t E980?
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
Yes sir, LG's kitkat Korean stock rom. You have to root the phone, install custom recovery (I'm using TWRP) and follow the steps on this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2699376.

Enviado desde mi LG-F240S mediante Tapatalk
[LG Optimus G Pro] _tru_:
i paid a whopping $75 for mine. fresh refurb
[LG Optimus G Pro] nicklefloss:
150...
[LG Optimus G Pro] cali0028:
I tired downloading the rom and it only download 1.5gb rather than 2gb..is that right?

When I flashed the rom then the kernel it wont boot..it just sits there on the LG logo. What am i doing wrong?!

Edit: found my error. I was copying the rom to the sd card but on the inst. states to copy it on the internal storage.
[LG Optimus G Pro] lg-sony-htc-samsung-apple:
how is the camera on kk

compared to jb
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
Any latest on kk for e980?

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
I haven't seen anything as far as an official kk update courtesy of LG/AT&T.
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
Bummer

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] luisoman2000:
http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB420581&cv=820#fbid=KPHPFvqYxkf

looks like it's finally happening. Though i prefer HK version since it doesn't have that much bloatware.
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
I'll just leave this here.

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ITS OVER 9000!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] galaxie500fb:
After reading the info from the link I checked for an update. Phone came back with not being registered yet so I called att tech support and they pushed it to my phone. It's downloading now. After it's complete I'll post back.
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
Looks official!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Guess I'll have to fire up LG flash tool when I get home and check for the update.

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ITS OVER 9000!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] Mervingio:
Bring it and make me happy with CWM backup sir ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Soon as I get of work. Ill flash back to stock and c if I can get the OTA root. Install cwm, backup then I'll upload.

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ITS OVER 9000!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
Dear guys, I have a E980 running KK F240S but I'm not in the USA, nor am I an AT&T customer. I depend entirely on your charity for flashing the this new KK stock, twrp, cwm, .tot , .kdz, or whatever you like would be greatly appreciated ... : )
[LG Optimus G Pro] abumy:
Anyone seen the update yet?
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
One page back someone said he checked for an update. Phone said no update he called ATT customer care, and they pushed it to his phone. He said he is downloading now and will report back....

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ITS OVER 9000!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] aaivazi:
Please for anybody that has updated to the new kitkat rom released by ATT can you confirm if rooting the device after update is still possible and what method you used to achieve root access. I'm currently on tmobile and need root access to alter build.prop files.

Thanks!
[LG Optimus G Pro] HD2FORNICK:
That would be simply awesome of we can flash this ROM through CWM recovery. I am not getting any love from TOT method or Kdz either. I'll really appreciate that. Thanks.
[LG Optimus G Pro] galaxie500fb:
Unfortunately something happened during the download. Called back customer support and they're sending me out a replacement device. Using Remote assistance app they determined that my particular device won't accept the update. I wish I had better news.
[LG Optimus G Pro] asl9622:
Great to hear update is starting to roll out. I need some help here. I went to check for software update and it said I am not registered. My phone is rooted with a couple of xposed modules. Any idea's? Thanks
[LG Optimus G Pro] roa57:
On previous updates, there were problems when a device was rooted. Sometimes it would mess up, sometimes it wouldn't. Why take a chance? You should also disable your xposed modules, as I'm really sure that part will mess anything up. I would return to stock completely, and then try checking for the update. Like the original 4.4 KitKat update, the update will most likely be done in batches.