yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inorizushi:
Reflash to stock (system hasn't been touched, nothing disabled or uninstalled)

Flash stock recovery

Remove root

Download and install ZV4 update
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TributeUser:
I have a question about battery usage on my Tribute. Normally I notice its fine. Lately, as of yesterday, it's draining fast. I noticed that Android OS is at the top of the list, as shown in the pic. The only thing I changed drastically yesterday was that I installed the xposed frame work and then the Xposed Privacy module. Any ideas? View attachment 3319829
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rejectedjs:
I'm sorry if this is a really stupid question but is there a way to get this phone to work with a Verizon contract SIM? Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JesseJay5:
Still unable to root

Done one click method, all goes well until root check, says improperly installed. Super user wont install either. What am I missing???!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zipdip:
Do you still have the virgin stock?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inorizushi:
are you actually going into download mode when it tells you to.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xrebelhellx:
stock backup

There is a full stock backup page214 on the development thread
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zipdip:
Can I get a link to said thread?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xrebelhellx:
stock backup

Cant post links yet but look up..any o e interested in lg tribut development.. Then go to page 214:good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zipdip:
Lost root access cm 12

I wanted to re-flash the stock rom but now I dont have root access so I can't. Please help.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inorizushi:
have you made sure that you have adb enabled and allowing the computer to use adb with the popup that appears when you connect it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zipdip:
I have adb enabled, but Im not sure how to give my computer adb privileges.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inorizushi:
Go to Developer Options and tap Revoke ADB Connections and try again. you should get the adb popup when the script starts.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zipdip:
Did that and still no pop up. When I connect the phone to my laptop it opens the file explorer to my phones internal and sd storage.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inorizushi:
open up command prompt and type "adb start-server"

You should then get the pop up.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zipdip:
Gave me the message,

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable command or batch file.

Did I need to be doing this in adroid studio or something?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inorizushi:
Install Android SDK and the platform tools for kitkat.

Google it if you need help.

But you should be able to have adb connect using the root method since there's an adb executable in the same folder as the script.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zipdip:
Ok, I have those, now what do I do?

btw I apologize for needing this level of help. I'm just trying my best here.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inorizushi:
Now try connecting your phone via usb then try "adb start-server" again and check if you get the popup.

Then attempt to root again.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sonnet73:
Would you mind providing more details? You mentioned following instructions carefully -- which ones did you use?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zipdip:
Again no pop up, just the previous error message. Where am I supposed to open this command prompt?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StrongSemps:
LG Tribute Security Error BootLoop

i rooted my phone and also installed a custom rom and just now is it starting to say security error, and i cant do anything but go into download mode, can anyone help me with this please, any help would be appreciated
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadowfx78:
Hey guys its been awhile, I just got my computer back and downloaded some stuff on my tribute and it connected fine did that a few times now when I connect the phone its not recognized. I downloaded the drivers from lg how do I fix this. I do not have internet connection
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zipdip:
I'm still flailing here guys. I need to fix my phone. Any help is appreciated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boxes:
Has anyone got the ART runtime working? Every time I turn it on, phone reboots and it doesn't work. Dev options still shows dalvik.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpshelley2:
do you have xposed framework installed?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boxes:
I do now, but ART wasn't working before I installed xposed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cpshelley2:
that's weird.. I never tried switching it myself, I'd rather have all my xposed modules :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boxes:
I think the issue is some app that LG included with the OS. I just read that on the galaxy s4, touchwiz prevented enabling ART. I've removed a lot of the LG software, including the "Home" launcher. I guess I'll dig a bit deeper.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TroyTsunami:
Hi, Lg tribute sprint/metro stock rom

I have cm12 installed at the moment and my backup is gone thanks to my SD card going bad on me, so I bought a new one and would like to have the stock sprint ROM or maybe even metro, does the metro version have the quick memo feature?

If anyone would kindly provide a link to download it would be much appreciated,

Thank you in advance~
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] l33tlinuxh4x0r:
I figured out how to disable this... First you have to turn off your phone... Then you press volume up volume down and power all at the same time and don't release until you get to the hardware buttons menu. Then use volume down to select off. Both volume keys together will no longer activate emergency call mode.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxrickybobby13xx:
Anybody else with LG music app have it close on them while playing music? Happens a few times. I'm rooted on zv5. boost mobile variant. Nothing changed by me that would interfere(I assume). A minor annoyance so any help would be appreciated. I'm using version 4.5.24 of the lg music app.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Taskmaste2946:
Does AppNana Work for Anyone, I know this is the Most Off-Topic Thing Ever Posted

Sent From Dragonslayer Ornstien and Executioner Smough
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boxes:
I use apollo for a music player. Its very lightweight and quick.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2196385
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sami8519:
Anybody know how to change the mac address on the lg tribute? Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SBTlauien:
Uh oh. I got myself stuck into the soft brick that will continuously show the "LG Security Error". I got this Virgin Mobile Tribute as a experiment phone, so I'm not to worried. It has no service currently and I don't plan on putting any service on it. I first rooted this thing using this method on youtube, which worked perfectly. I wanted to add some more functionality to it by adding more commands to the command line, so I chose some network security tools, even though I shouldn't have. I added these using the ADB on my Windows PC(which is my secondary PC, primary is Ubuntu). Everything appeared to be fine, except none of these commands worked. I rebooted the device and now I'm in this boot loop.

What I'd like to do, is place an OS on it that'll allow me to use it as a hot spot/access point. Or maybe just a plan OS without any bloatware/carrier branding.

I can't get into download mode, and I made no backup. This closest thing I've found on solving this is this. I'll go through this thread again, but what are my option?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Hi, can you PLEASE lend a hand?

Hi, can you lend a hand?

Hello, I'm Adrian.

I have a Tribute on Virgin Mobile's Data Done Right Plan. Yesterday I one-click rooted the bad boy.

When rooting, the screen on the computer said that the root was completed, however my cell's screen read that 0% progress was made on the firmware update, so I performed a hard reset on the phone. When it rebooted, I had superuser access, so I'm assuming that it was a successful root despite the phone reading otherwise.

Anyway, now I'm in some trouble. I rooted primarily to remove bloatware and to be able to use an SD card for space. However, now I cannot connect to my service. I deleted a few apps, but i did back them up in Titanuim, however "22 Elements Failed" and my phone is still not connecting to its service after recovery. The Virgin Mobile app is reading "The System is restarting, please try back a little later." Do you have any ideas as to what I need to do? Do I need to install a recovery or something?

I am a total novice, and your help would be

greatly

appreciated.

Thanks for your concern,

Adrian
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SBTlauien:
I would just do a factory reset and then root again.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Did that and still cannot connect... what do I do!?! :eek:

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I just noticed that it didn't install the apps that I deleted either. Can I flash a recovery?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jmurphy8367:
Go to settings and update prl
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SBTlauien:
I tried using the method in this youtube video and it said that my device had that latest firmware. Since trying, I've read that I should do a factory reset and pull the battery out before hitting the Security Error screen, so I'll give that a try.

One thing I have noticed that is peculiar, is that the ADB doesn't recognize the device, but when I use Send_Command.exe with the correct port, I can not only view all of the files on the device, but nothing has changed even after all of these factory resets I've been doing. I still have all of the original files there.

When I installed these network security tools, it asked me if I wanted to unmount the /system partition and I said yes. So maybe I just to to remount it. I've tried "su mount -o /system" and "mount -o /system" through Send_Command.exe, but neither worked. Any idea on how to fix this?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dominic357:
NV Items Locked

Just wondering if any knows how to read the nv items.

I can read nv 465 and 1194 but 466 and 1192 are locked.

Boost Mobile LG LS660ZV5_01
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SBTlauien:
Alright, I got Cyanogenmod on it, but it seems a bit buggy.

I followed these instructions but for #7, I had to do "fastboot OEM unlock" and "fastboot boot erase" before flashing.

Cyanogenmod keeps blinking the screen and it wont stay off(fixed it by changing "Lift to wakeup in Display settings"), also no camera... But I now have my access point that I've been wanting. :highfive:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ARKaMAN:
What CyanogenMod did you use? Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TributeUser:
I use Pry-fi to change my mac address. Works for me. Check it out.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TributeUser:
I have two issues. The first, my device shows 500 mb of internal storage available, yet when I try to download even a license file of kb, it says I have insufficient storage. Second... I have encrypted my device and used Cryptfs to make the crypto pass different from the screen lock. I cannot decrypt my device. When I attempt to, it goes thru the motions but does not actually decrypt anything. It simply restarts after a bit and asks for the password as usual. I attempted to make the password the same as the screen lock again but that makes no difference.

My device is rooted. Zv4. Kk 4.4.2

I am willing to Factory reset if that's an option. Though I can find no solid answer either for or against that idea. I see plenty claim its ok and just as many against it.

Any ideas for my two issues?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] General_Scar:
i try this but nothing. still download mode.... Send_Command.exe \\.\COM4(replace COM4x with the correct COM#)

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf its a correct command? i dont know i am not developer.

when i did this: .......

C:\Users\Scar\Desktop\new solution>Send_Command.exe \\.\COM6dd if=/dev/zero of=/

dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf ------ after hit enter ------

Author : blog.lvu.kr

SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE

USAGE : Send_Command.exe [PORT]

C:\Users\Scar\Desktop\new solution>

it is correct?. after this operation i removing battery, unplug usb cable, then replace battery, vol + and pluging usb cable and still download moce (firmware update on display). then i did next step (step 7) 2 times, first time i closed old command promt, second time not closed, but still this message:

C:\Users\Scar\Desktop\new solution>Send_Command.exe \\.\COM6dd if=/dev/zero of=/

dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf

Author : blog.lvu.kr

SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE

USAGE : Send_Command.exe [PORT]

C:\Users\Scar\Desktop\new solution>fastboot boot recovery_bumped.img

< waiting for the device >

what can i do?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HOG1csmith:
Has anyone figured out a way to install ZV5_1 while rooted?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flroots:
Can anyone point me to a link or app that allows me to selectively install apps to the external SDcard on the LG Tribue? I've seen references to Link2SD, but not sure if it works on the LG Tribute or perhaps something else is recommended. The phone is rooted and running the stock ROM with TWRP installed. Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wajiema:
no to get into fast boot you have too take out the battery, hold the vol+ key and plug in the USB

then once in use the send command
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dominic357:
Just wondering

Do anyone know how to read profile 0 and the ha /aaa passwords with cdma or dfs. Or could someone help me out with nv items access denied.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Romik80:
How to unlock sim at sprint device? And can i unlock it for GSM use?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] notyou2:
help!

i might be on the wrong post for this, but i soft brick my wifes ls665..any help on get it back to stock and working again..long story short i try to root it with the ls660 method and it boot up and got stuck at the boost mobile screen..says its rooted but wont get past the boost mobile screen..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbdale:
I have literally the same problem. Was trying to root it and now its stuck on boot. Don't know what to do. Looking for a stock rom somewhere but can't find it anywhere. Let me know if you find anything.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jobskillz:
Is this a solution?

google LG Tribute Stock ZV5 Deodexed & Unmodified [4.4.2]

androidforums

(sorry can't post link)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paolovesyou24:
[Q] May I ask sir??

Sir who have a stock rom of LG LS660?? please can u share it ..

thanks sir ..more power and god bless
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbdale:
It's close but no dice. I have the Tribute 2, this is for the first one. I would try it, but I'm afraid I would just cause more problems. Thanks anyway.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fikalosei:
Set-Up bug

Anyone else unable to get past set-up?

My phone was working fine for awhile, but then I ran into a bug that was only possible to alleviate by doing a factory reset.

The problem now is I can't get past the "set-up". I can't type anything in when I go to set-up wifi, or anything else during this "set-up" as no keyboard appears, I tried even sitting my phone down (plugged in so it wouldn't go dead) and waiting A VERY VERY VERY long time to see if it was just ridiculous lag, but nothing ever popped up. And if I try to skip through once set-up goes to "close" and take me to the home-screen I get the message "unfortunately LGSetupWizard has stopped" and it takes me all the way back to the first set-up screen AGAIN.

And no I can't just flash it. That requires USB Debugging, which requires being able to actually GET INTO THE SYSTEM and activate developer mode which is impossible right now. I'm on the verge of just selling it to someone else to deal with. As this is basically 40$ (best-buy had a sale last year in December) down the drain now. All because I decided to do something as basic as a factory reset.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doctazz:
Can you get into recovery mode with twrp? Hope you have a recent backup of your phone. That might fix your problem, short of having to buy a new one. While in twrp, you can connect your phone to a PC and run adb from a command terminal, or send other files to the phone as needed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Corbald:
Hey bud. Got the same problem you do. Keep an eye on this (Can't post link: google " "LS665" Factory Rom" and look for "LG Tribute 2 (boost) reference guide | Android Forums") thread. The images are there but I'm waiting response for install instructions.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Demigod121:
Hey gang,

I have a friend who was trying to get the SD card restriction bypassed or whatnot and basically has bricked his VM LG LS660. Is there any way to flash a stock VM KitKat LS660 image back to the phone and get it working again? I'm great with other Android phones but the LGs are a bit beyond me. I've been searching quite a while and haven't been able to find any resources to help with this. Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrDank:
that link is dead, would you re upload?? Snagged this phone for free and wanting to mess around with it.. Not really wanting to spend to much time digging and searching though..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JenniePennie:
locked out of all google services

I have a lg tribute from boost that i got june 1st. I rooted it using kingroot two weeks later. All was fine until begining of august i couldnt set gmail to sync. I thought nothing of it and just did it manually.

Two weeks ago i couldnt manually sync anymore and then i was unable to access the playstore. I downloaded online for a day or two until that stopped working too. I did a factory reset but now when i try to log in to google i get this message:

"Can't establish a reliable connection to the server. This could be a temporary problem or your android device may not be provisioned for data services. If it continues, call customer service."

I cant log in using phone data or wifi. I unrooted but still the same problem.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anand96999:
i hv soft bricked lg tribute ls665 boost while rooting with kingo root

its keeps on displaying on screen

LG

Security Error

[Authentication Fail #9]

is someone having fix for this as there is no official rom for this to fix
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rh300zx:
unjustifieds unofficial port to ls660

ok so i rooted friends ls660 for storage issues and he accidentally updated and it bricked. i clean wiped evything and flashed unjustifieds cm-12-20150320-UNOFFICIAL-e2nas.zip... there is also a boot.img (i didnt flash because the video i followed didnt say to) and a cm-12.1-20150724-UNOFFICIAL-e2nas.zip... i tried the cm-12.1-20150724-UNOFFICIAL-e2nas.zip first thinking most recent but it froze and boot looped. the cm-12-20150320-UNOFFICIAL-e2nas.zip was successful and he likes it but having issues with installing apps and obviously camera not working... so a couple questions for anyone whos running this or unjustified if he sees this... 1. is there a fix for the camera ? 2. should i flash the boot.img. 3. can he use cm updater ? anyone that can help ? i run rooted g3 with cm12.1 nightlies and love it nothing else compares ! aprreciate the work unjustified put in so no1 take this as bashing on him just cant find any other sources that says to flash the boot.img or anything else on this device. thanks xda too ! was also thinking about trying to build an aosp for this device if he and enough people are interested currently writing apps so kinda busy but might try.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lilleianon:
LG LS660 update.... no space

I have a rooted Virgin Mobile Lg Tribute LS660. I have the update available but it says that I don't have enough space. It requires 73.0MB, and I have 312MB. All of my apps are up to date. I don't know what else to do to get the update... Please help. Thanks in advance.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spyke1999:
Ok i need some help. I recieved a lg tribute from my friend he accidentally updated it while having custom recovery on it and now it wont boot up to the system only the logo. I was able to get into fastboot and reinstall custom recovery but whee do i go from here toget the phone to boot to system
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spyke1999:
how were you able to get it to boot im having a similiar issue and even after installing cm12 it still goes right back to recovery
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rh300zx:
Advanced wipe all but ext SD in twrp then flash 20150320 only it will run but camera won't work... I am working on fixing camera and updating port but busy on other projects... Lemme know if you need more help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spyke1999:
Thank you i will try it and will let you know

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No luck boots right into twrp my friend had bricked it after updating to zv6 while still having custom recovery installed
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rh300zx:
Have you tried to flash his boot.IMG ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spyke1999:
Yes no luck

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Which boot.img
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rh300zx:
Have you tried fix permissions in twrp ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spyke1999:
No not yet trying it now

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It failed
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rh300zx:
Spike check your pms

sent from my cm12.1vs985
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spyke1999:
Ok
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rh300zx:
DO NOT take the update you will brick your device !!!

sent from my cm12.1vs985
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ph4ded:
You actually need to free around 700 mb. So best thing is to get rid of stuff and the just get them back after
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fix-this!:
both of my kids have a VM lg tribute LS660. i need a stock backup of v4 or v5 rom with radios. i took the v6 ota and it broke wifi on both phones. if i cannot get this fixed ill have to buy other devices.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Migue9088:
Does anyone have the ls660zv6 update on their phones????
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John_Tat2:
LS660ZV6 update!

I am also looking for the LS660ZV6 update zip that can be installed through TWRP!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Migue9088:
Hey i just got mines today after i hard Reset my phone but it took away twrp and root access ........i dont know how this happen . u can try it and see how it goes
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolbeans2016:
soft brick

LGLS665

LG Tribute 2

did one click root method (GUI)

it worked, so it said

reboot and never has got past the boost flash screen

factory reset

still will not boot all the way up

??????????

any ideas would be greatly appreciated

:(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jmurphy8367:
I got something for you buddy try This
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wajiema:
Hey try this image. It's the one i used to fix the same problem

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2G40TOZcrGKXzFHMDI2THBWS2c/edit?usp=docslist_api

Flash with TWRP tap install then tap the bottom right where it says zip til it say img then look for the image. Then flash to recovery and if that does not do it flash it to boot

Edit: This is not a recovery.img this is a boot.img i was mistaken but it does work, if you want the stockrecovery.img someone posted it later in this thread.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] high247:
Then I would try flashing from fastboot, I'm pretty sure that is the only other way to fix it.