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[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
Yes, you can either use the "kdz", or " tot" methods of restoring back to software version 10B (the initial stock software that is easily rootable/unlockable using stump and bump). I personally prefer the tot method, but that probably because I've got a Win 7 computer ( Win 8 has apparently caused some issues for some using the tot method), and its the first method that came out that I used so just stuck with it, but either would work great. And no, no downgrade nonsense or risk of bricks, regardless of firmware it comes on (at least as of this writing lol)
[Verizon LG G3] ProFragger:
This is excellent news and response, bud, thanks! Although, from a little bit of reading around here, I have heard of at least a few instances of people restoring stock firmware and in the process, somehow magically clearing out their IMEI to 0 :eek:!!! Is this actually true and a common occurrence? I heard their is a process to correct is via QPST, but it is arduous.

I wish someone did a video of Root + TWRP from starting to end for the LG G3 (Verizon version). Seeing how this will be my first LG phone, terms still confuse me, like Root method names, what exactly does "stump" or "bump" mean, and yeah, getting TWRP on there.

There is also a one-click TWRP installer for the VZW G3 on the Playstore? Is that true? Is that the same as having Bumped TWRP? Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] ProFragger:
Hey bud,

This is probably the BEST post I have EVER been a recipient of at XDA. And trust me, I have been here since almost 2008! So please accept my deepest gratitude, so detailed, and so patient, really excellent job and excellent member of the community!

I ordered my phone, it is used, so not sure what build it will have, but if it took the OTA, then likely, it's LP and I would have to downgrade to 10b, like you said and then use Stump to Root. Problem is, since we can't backup EFS without Root, or TWRP, rather, it is making me nervous to use the TOT method first, which as I mentioned earlier, I have read, people blowing their IMEIs like that before :(...

With that said, I think you have laid everything out nicely for me, just a matter of getting the phone, sitting down, and getting through the process :). What would make it easier, is a Rooting method without the downgrade, but that's just me being really nit picky :P.

The other thought lingering in my head... since this my first LG, do I enjoy a Optimus UI ROM for a bit or go straight for the no nonsense CM12 or 12.1? Do you guys have the non working NFC on CM ROMs as well or other bugs that are common like that? I heard the LG G3 stock ROM got super laggy and heats the phone up!
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
Thanks for the compliment :) What can I say, I've just seen too many crap-tastic tutorials :p

I understand your concern about the whole imei thing, I'd be the same way had I not done it so many times. Could you link the places where you've seen people wiping out their imeis supposedly? Also, if you're willing to do a little reading, something along these lines MIGHT work just to obtain root while still on STOCK LP (which I'd what I'm assuming it would come on:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951

If you do go this route and try to root while still on stock and before downgrading so that you can backup the efs partition, then be sure to NOT install twrp unless you do a bunch of reading beforehand as I believe it is the aboot that changed on LP and if you try to flash the twrp images I posted while on stock LP you'll get secure boot errors and have a heck of a mess. IMHO, better to either bite the bullet and do the downgrade straight (as I haven't seen these imei wipes you're noting and I've done several myself with zero issues), OR try and root stock LP, then backup the EFS partition, and THEN downgrade through the steps I posted.

Either way, with the Roms, its pretty much same as normal. I never recommend full stock, as if you're gonna root and unlock, you might as well use it IMHO. Stock is good if your most important things are stability and (at least currently and in my experience) battery life, while aosp based is better if you like the cleaner look, and most customizability. Either way you'll be OK. If you go for stock LG, I'd recommend either jasmine ROM or skydragon ROM. I've used skydragon ROM for a bit and its great if you love stock. I'm more of an aosp guy and so I currently use CM 12.1 and its easily DD stable for me, but not without it's quirks - sometimes the screen double tap to wake doesn't work or screen doesn't come on post-call, sometimes the battery life ain't great, sometimes it runs hot, etc. but all typically good enough for reasonable DD stability. I've started using 777kernel on top of the CM 12.1 flash and the device seems to run a bit cooler.
[Verizon LG G3] ProFragger:
Forgive the late response bud, the compliments are well deserved, trust me ;)!

Here's an example of a gentleman losing his IMEI via TOT: http://xdaforums.com/verizon-lg-g3/help/restore-via-tot-wipe-imei-t3033445

Let's hope it's the abnormal and not so normal ;).

I think let me get the phone I will keep, and will figure it out how to Root and Bump it. This phone I have to return, the item was not as described, but incidentally, came with Android 4.4.2! I imagine a simple Stump and Bump would have worked like a charm here?

In the end, playing with Optimus UI/LG UI, I couldn't find anything really that would make me stay with it. Outside of the camera app, 4K recording, and some minor features which I love, but no one else cares about.. like the Phone Muting and Speaker options in the Notification bar, while on a call. Can you believe, I couldn't even find a replacement app/dialer that could do that on AOSP ROM :eek:!?

Since you are a CM12.1 user, can I ask you what works on it and doesn't? NFC? Bluetooth? Knock-on, but NOT Knock Code, correct? IR Blaster? And have you had much luck with Xposed?

Please let me know your thoughts and input? Also, for CM12/12.1, do I need a special kernel for Knock on (and Knock Code) to work? If so, which one?

Thanks again bud!
[Verizon LG G3] epidenimus:
The stock camera is surely missed, but the screen clarity is still amazing, the

removable

battery is sizeable, the sound is decent (no boom sound though), and you can slap an external SD card in it for more fun. The real appeal of this is that the hardware setup is pretty awesome for running and testing custom software. The LG stock ROM is really lackluster; a good AOSP ROM makes far better use of it.

Yes, all of this works fine in the 12.1 ROMs I have tested out. You get knock-on and knock-off at the status bar. Quick Remote has been ported and works great. Most things that you might use Xposed to do are integrated in a good AOSP/CM based ROM already. I have not seen a need to install it on AOSP, just stock.

If the dev baked the feature in, the kernel that comes with it should work.

Just my two cents. I hope it helps!
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
Pretty much what he said :) ^^^

---------- Post added at 01:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:58 AM ----------

See the other guys post, does a pretty fair overview. And thanks for that link....I mean it does show it can happen I guess, although I did also note the OP said in his last response that the 2nd time he toted he didn't have the issue, so he thinks maybe he screwed something up the first time....who knows lol
[Verizon LG G3] iBolski:
That would be me. :D

Yup, the second time around it worked just fine when I flashed back to 10b so I could then take the LP OTA. Of course, now we know that you can use the 12b image to flash back to official KK to take the OTA, or you can now flash the official 23C image that's out there and one-click root it.

Glad my post has been of use. I definitely wanted to share my experience so that others who experience the same issue can then get it rectified.
[Verizon LG G3] ProFragger:
Guys,

I wanted to follow up/close the loop on this thread and thank you guys once again for all your help! I received 12B on my phone, was downloading materials to TOT down to 10B to root with stump, till I found this:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951

Worked like a charm, and can save others an hour or two, downloading the stock firmware and etc.

Now I am Rooted, TWRP'd 2.6.8.1, is it?, and efs backedup as well!

This is my first LG ever, so I will use stock ROM on it for a few weeks. It is unbelievable how LITTLE stock ROM support is, compared to the CM stuff, across the board for the G3. Maybe your experience is different, but that is what I have found. For every 5 aosp builds there is one stock ROM. And the Verizon variant is no different, only Jasmin and skydragon available. Please do correct me if I am wrong, and there are more ROMs out there to try? I still can't believe the lack of stock ROMs considering how crucial the camera is on this phone!

Between the sd and Jasmine, I think I will start out sd. Yes Jasmine is smaller and also updated later?, but also a little too complicated to install with separate Zips and stuff. What o you guys think?

Finally, if I go the aosp route, which likely I will in a few weeks, which one do you recommend for best features, updates, and performance/battery life?

Lastly, and possibly the most important question... What camera are you using on your CM ROMs :D? I found that Lenovo was the best on my Note 3, best features and quality. Although a battery drain, no 4K, or HDR, and Panorama :(... What do you guys think?

Thank you again guys for ALL your help!
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
Nope, no other main stock based Roms for the G3....SD and Jasmine. If I were running stock I'd go SD with the custom kernel packaged with it. As for AOSP, people may disagree with me here, but I just sitck with CM. I like the idea of nightlies and being able to easily find updates from their websites and keep tabs on the progress updates merged, but that's just me. Recently I've been running CM with the 777 kernel, but only because the stock kernel seemed to be running very warm and draining battery a fair bit faster than usual. As for the camera, I again just stick with stock, as I find its good enough for me. I flashed several motorola, lenovo, etc. camera mods but it seemed like all too often it'd either be glitchy beyond measure or would break FFC in certain apps I knew to be otherwise working, etc. So I just started sticking with stock.
[Verizon LG G3] jfriend33:
Random info:

I like focal (altho deprecated) it's in the play store. Lots of camera options.

If you do end up on some non stock roms, and have a dual band router, turn the channel on it to 11. It doesn't fix the wifi problems 100% but it may help.

Also there's plenty of g4 stuff floating around if you look for it.

Also you shouldn't have more than 0.25-0.5%/hr idle drain. If you do then somethings wrong. I'd install better battery stats right away and charge up to full and unplug before bed.

Amplify and greenify help but really the display is your battery culprit. I like cf lumen to help adjust the display from day to night usage.
[Verizon LG G3] ProFragger:
Guys, horrible day of flashing.

GPS issues with both SD and Jasmine. Tried both stock and SD kernels, as well as 12B and 23C radios, no dice :'(!

Resurrection Remix, not enough options for me and zero GPS locks :'(!

BlissPop came the closest. Bluetooth worked, Xposed, had the options I wanted, but GPS is still not strong enough indoors, and there is an issue WiFi not autoconnecting on each boot :'(!

Long story short, I think I need to head back to 12B somehow. Can anyone please tell me how? I will TOT to 10B, but then, how do I get to 12B? I can't find the image for it anywhere! Please do help, I need a reliable

working phone tomorrow, porting my number into a new carrier...

Thanks in advance!
[Verizon LG G3] jfriend33:
Some people have to tot back to get gps working. For me, flashing sky always did the trick. Sometimes it takes longer or a reboot, and even setting gps to gps only (strange huh)?

Didn't u make a TWRP backup of working firmware?

I would seriously try flashing skydragon again. Why do u need gps indoors anyway?

Not sure about the tot but I think u can just take updates. Once u get to 10b please make a TWRP backup if you haven't already.
[Verizon LG G3] ProFragger:
Thanks for the quick response bud. I will try SD again, maybe, but for now, I liked how Stock felt out of the box which was 12B. I feel like with rooting, manual debloating, and maybe the CPU thermals mods, I would have a snappy 4.2 device.

I'm stupid, I did not Nandroid the 12B I had :(. Thought it would be like Samsung, each firmware easily available for download on the Internet to flash via the LG Flash Tools.

I will TOT to 10B tomorrow, but then question is, how do I upgrade or OTA to 12B? Would it give me options on which update to take? Or will it take me to the latest, which is 23C?

Appreciate your help or if anyone can! Thank you!
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
I could be wrong, but I believe it should upgrade you in order.....so if you tot back to 10B, you'll go to 11C, then 12B, and that's where you'd wanna stop. The next update would be 23C.

Just make sure you TOT back, not KDZ, as KDZ'ing back and trying to take the updates will fail on you.
[Verizon LG G3] epidenimus:
Due to the nature of the licensing and the closed source on on the drivers, there generally is far less development with stock as a base. Besides debloating it, fixing a camera issue, adding a few features and theming it, there isn't much that can be done with it that you can't do yourself with Xposed. AOSP/CM, on the other hand, is wide open and highly customizable.

Always keep a working stock or stock-based nandroid on the device or an SD card. If you come to the dark side, you will rarely need it, but there are a few occasions where you might (GPS fixes, PRL updates, etc.).

As I said, the badass shark-with-frickin'-laser-beams-on-its-head stock camera is the only thing you're giving up in moving AOSP, but there are plenty of alternatives that are pretty great. I tried most of the ports, but am liking the M9 port. The FX editing app that it includes does not work since I moved to 5.1.x ROMs, but there are better apps available for that function.

Jasmine was very easy to install. Don't be scared.

FYI, it is kinda rare where you just install a ROM and Gapps, so you will get used to multiple files. It's worth it. My last install looked something like this:

1. Backup select app data, Nova, contacts, SMS.

2. Nandroid.

3. Wipe System, Data, Cache, Dalvik

4. Flash install:

AOSP ROM (Cyanide RC 10.5, in this case)

Slim Zero Gapps

Slim Zero DPI mod Gapps

QuickRemote Port

HTC M9 Camera Port v2

HTC M9 resolution patch v1.1

TBO Clear Hangouts for 5.1

5. Apply DPI setting (440 here) and reboot

6. Install preferred apps and themes, restore configs and backups, reboot.

You'll need to get a GPS lock on a stock-based ROM before you can get it working on an AOSP ROM. If you do this and then move to AOSP, go back to a stock-based, get a lock, then wipe and flash the AOSP again. GPS Status is your friend.

Also, GPS is an outdoor thing; there is no reliable means of using it indoors that I have ever seen. Satellite technology needs a clear view of the sky, that's why satellite TV dishes are kept outside. ;)
[Verizon LG G3] epidenimus:
Thanks for the kind words. Glad to have you on board, too.

I've been playing around with the M9 port tonight. While V1 with the patch worked just fine on 5.0.x, it looks like he may have rushed a bit and also tried to make it fit a broad array of devices and hosed a few things on the V2. I'm editing the config files to try to make it work with our device better and am having some success. The good news is that the FX editor is working again; all you have to do is pull the newer version of the Gallery from APK Mirror. The point is everything is working, but there are a couple bugs to work out to get it to be just great again. HDR works, but I haven't tested 4K video. As for linking Jishnu's work, you'll have to search the broad web; XDA won't allow us to put it up. Pretty easy though.

I am currently using CyanideL RC 12.8. I'm not sure why the mods felt the need to kill the thread here, it's still in active development. I really like it and I feel like they build it a lot like I would. Plenty of features, few bugs, Nova and no other BS launcher out of the box... Link to the page is here; just be sure to grab the VS985 build, if you give it a go. It's rather magic, if you get a good theme.

I'll probably hop around a bit more, just to see what is out there. I tried BlissPop for a bit, but ran into some DPI issues where I could not install anything about a month ago. It turned out to be a Gapps issue, so I'm do to revisit it. I have BlissStalk running on the GF's E980 and it is very nicely done. I'll upgrade that as soon as she can put it down long enough.

I like PIE. I have this thing where I can't stand static navbars or controls. You're donating x% of your glorious screen to stupid buttons all the time. I've got PA PIE configured on CyanideL with the bare animation setting, so that it is quick and there only when needed. A little extended desktop applied to all and it is working pretty nicely--even resolved some of the bugs with certain apps where the Navbar wasn't showing, like camera apps where you needed to switch to Gallery to get back to the home screen. I'm also trying to drop my dock in Nova.

I haven't tried AndroiTS.... fell in love with GPS Status a while back and haven't looked much elsewhere for those tools lately. I'll have a look.

When it comes to DPI, it's really about what looks proportionally right and is still readable in texty apps. This is one of the key reasons I could never run stock; almost every phone looks horribly low resolution on productivity apps. On this device, you can't go lower than 540 on a stock-based ROM, but 440 is just right. 480 is grampa-ish, 420 is a little small. So, 440 it is. A good tool is also baked into CyanideL, but if you're on other ROMs that don't do it so well or stock, texDroider is all you need.

If, by Immersive Mode, you are referring to the same feature we are calling "Extended Desktop," then CyanideL has a per-app control baked in. Some include a QS tile for it, too. I'm still hopping, too, I just found one that works well early on.
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
1. Lag ain't great on stock. I never found it to be horrendous, but noticeable yes.

2. The only time I've seen extended boot times like that consistently are with the SD kernel running, as something with the way he had to modify it for LP caused that. Outside of that, I don't know what could be going don't there.

3. I have no idea on this, haven't ever experienced this issue...like I said I've lived with the few quirks it does have and things work 99% of the time.
[Verizon LG G3] ProFragger:
That's too bad about V2 being more buggy :(. Would you recommend I go to V2 or V1? I will definitely PM you about this one as well, so thanks in advance and please expect it :). Can you test if 4K works and how about slow motion? I am thinking if it's get even 80 - 90% close to the stock, I gotta get me onto some CM L action ;)! LOL! Although, I must say, I will will miss some LG features like, Q Remote in Notification panel AND Dialer options to mute and etc in Notification Panel as well. I cannot believe no one makes a dialer for aosp with those options!

Thank you for the tip on CynideL, and the link as well. Is it just me, or using G+ is horrible to try and find downloads for a ROM or anything else? I also don't see a Changelog, what do you think about that. Also, since you have the ROM installed, can you see if NFC, Bluetooth, and most specially, Knock on working on that ROM? Finally, are you using a special Kernel? Appreciate it bud!

AndroiTs works like a charm for me, although for a while I used gps tools as well, and I know that's the popular tool, but I think AndroiTs is a hidden gem. Try it some time. I especially love the one button to both delete and download the new agps data!

I had DPI issues too on the brief time I was on CM ROM, I tried using Texrdroider, but I don't know, I think I need more practice and knowledge of how to actually change DPI and where I need to be. I will definitely give it a shot again, when I get on non-stock again.

Perhaps we are talking about the same thing, but then again, maybe not. Expanded Desktop seems to get rid of your status bar, like a full screen experience ala Camera mode. However Immersive mode is where the status bar changes its color to match that of the current App. I am pretty sure that's what it is. I don't like that all the time. Need to find a way to disable it.

Hey bud. My lag is definitely getting to the point of horrendous now. I don't know if it's being loaded with my apps and data now, OR, something definitely went wrong. Contemplating whether to spend more time and flash skydragon 12B (I like G3Tweaks) or go straight to aosp already?

Definitely the stock kernel here. Was thinking about sd, but probably now I won't. His Kernel updates for Android 4.2 stopped a while ago anyway?

I even tried different screen casting apps, but no avail. After screen off for a bit, watching something, I come back to the cast and the program cannot control the TV cast, nor track the stream from the app to pause or capture runtime and etc... It's so bizarre and annoying :'(!
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] Boyvn:
now i have test Rom for HTC Artemis & HTC Love from PDAVIET cook by Mr.Tom_codon & Mr.PhamQuang

Apps update

Task manager V1.5

Comm 1.6.1 ( 11 buttons and very beautiful skin)

Audio manager 1.02 ( Skin back by mUn )

Sim manager 6.10

Voice Speed dial V 1.2

Storage free ~ 30mb

and.........

Pic :

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but now have problem of HTC camera :o

May be next time he will review great Rom ..!
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] pm007:
can you give me a link to flash this rom to see what's new in comparison with o2 rom posted before this ?
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] sandoval:
Do you have a .cab of the Comm 1.6.1 ??
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] cmats:
download link ?????
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] tom_codon:
This is my cook Rom based Bepe Rom WWE but i have problem of Camera.

Camera don't work :mad: :mad: :mad:

I hope i will repair this error and review rom next time..!

Cheers..!
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] EazyVG:
I'd love to see a new WM6 English based ROM from PDAViet, featuring Adobe Acrobat LE 2 Black, Smartdial Black, latest Comm Manager in Black as well as all BLACK, with no extra apps installed to get maximum storage capacity (around 40MB).
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] thepaandu:
Mi4i features fast charging. Can you suggest a better charger than 5v-2a charger?
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] ChaseVoid:
Apple iPhone charger shows up as a fast charger for me.
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] lj0000:
fast charging is supported but the charger in the box is a normal one. (5v2a)

can anyone try out with the proper fastcharge2.0? (9v1.2a)
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] 111kaustav111:
Donnt have one...would definitely love to get the feedback from someone who tested it first hand! :D
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] lj0000:
how do you see it 'shows up' as a fast charger?

are there any indication?
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] Jz Chong:
Mi4i FAQ http://en.miui.com/thread-122548-1-1.html

And FYI, http://www.gsmarena.com/charge_test-review-1239p2.php

Thus the original 2A charger that comes with phone is the fastest charger supported.
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] crayonyes:
check out my post on miui forum ( Xda prevent newbie like me to post URL :(

search google: [Tools, Tips & Tutorials] Tweaks For Mi 4i . Fast Charge, No Lagging, Fix issues. For Any ROM

in section Tweak charging .
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] Sparker0i:
Yeah

Any charger compatible with Qualcomm Fast Charge 2.0 is good for Mi4i . Go for it..........Do verify this before buying
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] GaTTo0:
Hi

I have a charger from a broken Umi Zero is a 5v 2,4A, can I use it for charging the mi4i ?

thanks