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[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] bullbrown:
LG G Stylo MS631 and H631 This guide is for updating and unbricking

This guide is for updating to the latest firmware with the option to root, or for unbricking your phone.

Instructions:

Make sure to backup any photos or important files from your internal sd. This method wipes the internal sd to give you a clean factory phone.

Optional - Do a twrp backup so that you can restore "data" only from the backup to get your user apps and settings back after updating or unbricking with this guide.

Download and install LG drivers

Power off your phone and wait 10 seconds

Now go into download mode by holding "volume UP" and plugging the usb cable from your PC

Download "LG Flash Tool" from HERE and extract it androidcreations.weebly.com/lg-g-stylo-update.html

Download MetroPCS or T-Mobile v10J kdz

Place the kdz inside the LG Flash Tool folder

Now right click on "LGFlashTool2014.exe" and run as administrator

any question email me at( bullbrown42 at gmail dot com )not responsiblie for you failure do at your own risk it worked for me.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] peppersu812:
Anyone else just get a OTA system update?
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Bobby Tables:
Yup, I found the OTA on my phone this morning (even though it's rooted). I'm not going to upgrade until I can make sure I can keep root.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] tube517:
I think that update is to improve WIFI calling.

I am on Metro and am going to stay on Katana ROM. Not really worried about Wifi calling enhancements.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] A Christian Guy:
I uploaded the update for the t-mobile variant http://androidforums.com/index.php?posts/7221887
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Krlypumaa:
Like our buddy said 22.arm pics its when i was on v79 framework now im on v80 buy testing still.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] gena1221:
I downloaded everything for the 1 click root with the ms631, including the drivers and installed them. Opened the port.bat file, and then had to manually put my ohone into download mode, but then the program isnt recognizing my phone. Any help would be appreciated. And i need step by step as this whole rooting thing is new to me.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] gapp:
I have a lg stylo ms631 running Android 5.1.1. I have twrp installed and my phone is rooted. I received ota update to android 6.0. I have not applied the update. Is their a update. Zip that I can apply instead using twrp while keeping root?
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] CollisionFactor:
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[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] cass89:
I flashed the cm12 rom but my sim card seems to make it boot loop, without my sim card in it seems to work fine..any help with this? Is there anyway i can make it log any errors, logcat wont work..

I have the v10j on metro pcs
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] CollisionFactor:
[MENTION=1032895]gapp[/MENTION] search for the 20b 6.0 update kdz and flash it

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Have you checked the treads for CM12 support for LGMS631?

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By chance does anyone know how to get the extended power menu for the unofficial TWRP that works on the H63120b?
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ShadowFallsAlpha:
Is there any way to upgrade the Metropcs variant of the LG G Stylo to marshmallow and still have root? Been looking, but all I can find is temp root unless I somehow overlooked it.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] CollisionFactor:
If you update to MM you will lose root. There is a way to manually update/sideload the 6.0 with LG UP but i dont know how to do that. I let my phone update fully to 6.0 and then rooted my phone via ADB & Fastboot.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ShadowFallsAlpha:
So wait, you said I can't have root, but I can have root?
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] CollisionFactor:
Sorry I got my stuff mixed up. Yes you can obtain root once you have updated to 6.0
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ShadowFallsAlpha:
Is there a guide somewhere to specifically do this? I haven't seen anything unless I missed it. Don't want to risk making mistakes.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] CollisionFactor:
Read the thread below first and then follow the directions. If you need help just send me a message.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3333916
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ShadowFallsAlpha:
So, I should use the OTA update then? Do I need to remove root first?
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] CollisionFactor:
No just accept the OTA to 6.0

Sent from rooted H631

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Are you on T-Mobile or metro?

Sent from rooted H631
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ShadowFallsAlpha:
Metro
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] CollisionFactor:
Ok...do you have the KDZ incase anything happens?

Sent from rooted H631
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ShadowFallsAlpha:
Ya, that is how I loaded 5.1.1 the last time. I also have a TWRP backup. Though I have never had to load the kdz before because of a bootloop.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] CollisionFactor:
Its pretty easy to do if you encounter a BL. Download LG Flash tool 2014 and with phone off hold down vol - and plug it into the PC to enter download mode. There is a video on youtube that walks you through the process. Will post link shortly or you can search lg g stylo kdz on youtube. The guys name is Caleb.

Sent from rooted H631
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Doritofan:
looked everywhere, no similar problem

im sorry, i cant take it anymore. my Metro PCS LG G Stylo is rooted and fine just an hour ago. I had TWRP installed, but I didnt touch it because whenever i booted into recovery the TWRP screen would not respond. An hour ago I flashed twrp-2.8.7.0-test-omni.img instead of twrp-2.8.7.0-10j.img and for once the TWRP touch screen finally responded. the problem started when i realized i couldnt leave TWRP. i tried everything, i rebooted with every option in the reboot tab, it would always take me straight back to TWRP. I removed my battery, everything. my biggest mistake was flashing twrp-2.8.7.0-10j.img, because when I did, I was stuck in TWRP and my touchscreen didnt work either, this is stressing me out so much, please help. im such an idiot for even thinking i could even be apart of this community, i didnt take the right precautions, I just wanted Xposed
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] guytalluto:
Lg flash tool 2014 and start again.... is how you learn
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Doritofan:
Keeps booting into TWRP when I connect my phone to PC :crying:
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Nomadic Freak:
Can Boost mobile LG Stylo 2 zv6 be unlocked so i can use it in Europe?
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] shaundope:
i have the same problem

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i have this same problem but when i try to get into download mode it keeps saying hold volume up until you see download screen then it goe blank then flashes that agin then goes blank idk if its the usb or if im doing it wrong. but i need help plz
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Dark Bulbasaur:
So, I think I've managed to salvage my bricked Stylo, I somehow also managed to root my Fiance's LG G Stylo that's on the 6.0 update...

Since I can't find any ways to fix this problem on the internet I'll post what I did here so hopefully I can get some other people out of deep water with their phone.

Here is the thread I made

LGMS631 MetroPCS LG G Stylo Backup (Unbrick/Root) Android 6.0
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] yesiamawesam:
GlanceView on Metro Stylo 5.1.1

I noticed something odd after upgrading to 5.1.1 manually. When I use glance view now it doesn't have the light effect anymore and just shows a gray bar. When I flashed back to my 5.0.2 backup the effect came back. And now after flashing 5.1.1 again the light is gone. Not a big deal but I was just wondering if anybody else has encountered this problem or has a fix for it.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] xantanion:
Works fine when you flash using the kdz. But no root
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] DB225:
yeah same way for me. It's probably just the way their update is.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] bxcovi:
yup got it! NOw im waiting on the beta cm 12 so i can give it a try however its the only phone i have so ill wait on it until its a daily driver.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] fixapc:
I get a subsystem crash on metro version, iam using a standard gapps for 5.1 if that matters.

But it should still make it to home screen at least
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Unjustified Dev:
Could you try out this new build https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347770439 not sure what I changed to make it crash.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ardaz87:
Is there a way or is someone looking for a way to unlock the boatloader, or downgrade back to 5.0.2 L. Really want root.

Thanks.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] dsilverstone:
LG G STYLO - rooted but can't flash a rom [subsystem crash]

Hi,

I rooted my new G Stylo Metropcs using the step by step guide on first thread post, Installed the latest TWRP v2.8.7.0 recovery and wiped by mistake all the internal memory.

Then tried to install Rom CM12.1 and after reboot, got the msg (picture attached):

Subsystem crash! etc.

Please do the following action:

1. Dload mode. please connect USB.

2. Get the ram dump image using QPST configuration.

Tried to search the forum and didn't find an answer. Since I'm quite new in this era, please be gentle with me :)

Thanks in advance, David
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Unjustified Dev:
Go into recovery and restore backup if you don't have a backup flash 5.1.1 stock zip in original thread. You can Google how to get into recovery if you don't know how.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] A Christian Guy:
Fix link i'm trying download.can't sleep
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Unjustified Dev:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347770765

This one boots
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] seetru:
OTA Updates

Is it ok to disable the ota updates to avoid something being sent that causes problems?
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] dsilverstone:
Thanks! It works! :good:

Now,I got the original LG rom but it's still network locked, Could I install a custom rom? If yes, could you/someone send me please a link to the latest CM 12.1 version? And should I first wipe data or install it directly as is?

Thanks!
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Unjustified Dev:
Custom ROM isn't near complete but I just posted the link right above. Just make a backup and test.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] DB225:
LTE is working on the Metro Version. once in a while i get the red frame. wifi doesn't seem to be turning on and the camera app crashes. The LED Notification is staying on. I'd send you a log if you tell me how.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Unjustified Dev:
Yeah, I know, I'm still working on it. Got logs from other testers.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] DB225:
ok. just trying to help.:)
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ardaz87:
I saw this method to unlock boot loader, has it been tried recently on the 5.1 update

http://www.unlock-bootloader.info/2015/05/lg-g-stylo-7212.html
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Krlypumaa:
Unjustified CM12 test

[MENTION=5082772]@Unjustified Dev[/MENTION]... Its this a new built?...

Its Gaaps need it?...

Ready to test...
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Unjustified Dev:
Yeah, it's a new build. You don't necessarily need gapps unless you plan on using it as a daily , but it may be too unstable for your liking.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] xantanion:
I just saw you spamming this. Try it gdit and let us know how it bricks er works
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ardaz87:
Not spamming, since there isn't a dedicated forum I put it up in the 3 main threads. I got my answer yesterday.

Thanks.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Krlypumaa:
Thanx for your response... True... About my likes... I will give a test... During the weekend that i have time off to check stability...:D:cool:
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Bkbornjerzbred:
Lg G Stylo System crashes, apps freeze, lagging, etc

Hello. I purchased the Stylo from Tmobile less than a month ago. It was originally running 5.0 on the first device I had. The system constantly crashed, almost all apps froze, sytem lagged ALL the time. At first I thought it might be because I rooted my device, even though I only root to disable Tmo+Google bloat apps and to use one root app, a wifi tether app. I full unrooted the device, master reset and still same issues after a couple of days. I received a replacement device through insurance, I thought it might be a hardware defect issue.

With new device after a few days same issues arose. I chalked it up to the 5.1.1 update just released would fix the problems. I flashed the update, hard reset, was good for a few days and than same issues came back.

I now unrooted, hard reset, but this time I have not disabled any apps and no longer have the wifi tether app. Everything seems ok, so far, day 2...

Has anyone else been experiencing these problems? I am convinced it a poor design by LG, either crap processor or ram.

Note: I always keep 50% or more of my device ram available, I keep my background apps cleared, and the only apps I like to disable are Tmo apps like TV, etc and Google apps like Books, etc. which I never use.

I'm disappointed because spec wise to price margin seemed like a great deal however with these problems smh. I previously had the ZTE Zmax which was a great mid device, just no root access.

Any input? Thanks.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] bxcovi:
Can I flash the unofficial Cyanogenmod they are working on for the LG G stylo? I found the link here but I wanna know if its compatible with Metropcs!
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Telyx:
No such problems here-- it's not the quickest phone I've had (that would be the Nexus 5), but so far I'd say it's the best phone I've had, overall. I use Nova Launcher Prime, not the built-in launcher, which might make a difference.

(And my ZMAX is rooted.)
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ardaz87:
is there a way to trick the lg bridge to use the 5.1 kdz to reflash with an unlocked boot loader?

trying to think of ways to do get passed the locked boot loader, Ive used the flashtool from sony and moto they have that option to place the system img and flash. Im aware dev is still in baby stages here.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Bkbornjerzbred:
Regarding Stylo, ever since I flashed 5.1 and now got rid of root access, no issues (knock on wood) Im wondering if the Lg one click was causing an issue. Know of any other other way to root Stylo? Sorry Im a noob.

Also, off topic sorry, do you have link on how to root Zmax?

Thanks in adavnce.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] xantanion:
No root on 5.1.1 currently and i agree no problems since root left
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] DrakenFX:
my believe is you answer about Lagg and system been so screw is here,

when you disable/delete/eliminate/freeze Tmo apps sometimes that give you a lot of issues, i'm speculating here but you disable them via System > General > App ?

or using a different app?

did you disable/freeze/deleted any app here? is really weird b'cuz i been using this device since release day and i haven't had any issue with it, change i have seen so far is Better Performance and Battery life since i flash the LP 5.1.1 Update

been honest processor is not an issue same goes for Ram and know is something else instead.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] GameTheory.:
Strange your having such issues. I'm rooted on 5.1.1 with lots of apps disabled and frozen and have no issues at all. Phone is fast and buttery smooth. (MS631)
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] DB225:
I've been rooted since day one. No problems like this. I deleted Metro apps. Still been fine. its either an app you were using on the phone or something you disabled.

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It's still in beta testing. It's not ready for regular use yet.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Bkbornjerzbred:
Thanks for the input DrakenFX. I have had zero issues since I unrooted. I think that may have caused the problem.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Telyx:
The ZMAX has its own section at androidforums with instructions, download links, etc. Basically, you download Kingroot, a TWRP installer apk, Chainfire's Super SU update, and a couple of zip files that swap the bootloader and recovery to each other's partitions (for system read-write access) and restore them to their proper partitions (when you need to flash w/ TWRP). Use Kingroot to get temp root, run the TWRP installer apk, uninstall all 3 Kingroot apps, boot into recovery (TWRP), then flash the SuperSU update, wipe cache & Dalvik, reboot. (It's weird--something in the boot partition locks /system from r/w access but the recovery partition isn't restricted like that, so someone figured out how to swap the bootloader & recovery to each other's partitions and made TWRP-flashable zips to automate it.

I'm still having no issues with my G Stylo, still rooted and running 5.1.1. I used the upgrade zip from androidforums since it doesn't lock the bootloader.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Krlypumaa:
It is strange cus i haved debloted mine, even uninstalled some LGs apps n frozen some others... and Im running light, fast and smooth too...
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] yesiamawesam:
SmartNotice

Considering the great ram management and overall performance of the G Stylo I'm kinda bummed about the exclusion of Smart Notice. I regularly have anywhere from 700-1gb of ram so i don't think that should be an issue. And i don't imagine Smart Notice could be that processor intensive. The only way i figure it's not on the G Stylo is because it would make it way to badass for a $200 phone. (All assumptions are based on zero knowledge of android programming and lg optimizing lol.) If anybody has a more concrete idea i would be interested to hear your thoughts on it. I also wonder if it's possible to port the feature over without using a rom.

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I'm wondering if anybody has noticed how effing fast the Stylo charges. I've been using it pretty heavily since i bought it 3 weeks ago and it seems to charge just as fast as the Moto X 2nd Gen i used to have. It should be noted im using an Anker Turbo Charger 90% of the time but still even on basic chargers i seem to get 20% juice with just 10 or so minutes plugged in. Now maybe im missing something about the 410 but i thought charging speeds this fast were reserved for the 800 level snapdragons. Has anybody else noticed this or am i going crazy? lol
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] DB225:
I noticed it charges pretty quickly too. I have a fast charger for my windows tablet. I've plugged my phone into it and the phone would be charged up in about 15/20 mins. Most of the time I use the charger that came with it. Still charges pretty quickly.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] dabneto:
5.1

I'm on 5.0.2 on my stylo and I want to do the 5.1 update but I want to know if there is a root method for 5.1 once I've done the OTA?
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ardaz87:
Broski look at link and your answers are there....read read read read

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3123165

LG G Stylo (T-Mobile LGH631 & MetroPCS LGMS631) ROOT - TWRP - LP 5.1.1 Update
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] dabneto:
Ehh, I'd rather have a link than have to read all that lol
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] GameTheory.:
All the links you need are in that link he gave you and obviously you need to read for proper installation instructions. It's not a lot to read and shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. If you can't be bothered to read then you're not gonna be able to update to a rooted 5.1.1.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] dabneto:
Easy there Chuck Norris, wasn't trying to read all of those comments, was just wondering if there is a root method and if it was possible. Obviously there needs to be reading done, just wasn't trying to go through the comments to find my answer.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] xantanion:
Try the Original Post in that link. Good start
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] GameTheory.:
Noone was telling you to read all the comments. You just need to read the first post where everything is which your previous post lead to believe you didn't want to do.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ardaz87:
always read thats how you dont brick.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] dabneto:
Yis will do
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] Bobby Tables:
I think they had a similar motive for their decision to castrate the camera. Fortunately there's XCam, or, if you're willing to stay on 5.0.2 and root it, the manual control hack works nicely.

At the moment, my only real issue is the Lousy GPS. My old F3 had very similar GPS issues, for what it's worth (not much). If Samsung can put a GPS in their Avant that locks on in under 5 seconds, why can't LG do so with their phones? Attempting to geotag photos often fails comically with this phone; it will usually just use Google's guesstimated tower position (which itself doesn't necessarily reflect reality) when the camera app loses patience with the GPS.

I've noticed my Stylo is pretty quick to charge as well, even with my 1-amp car charger. At home, I usually use the stock charger. I'll give LG lots of credit for paying attention to battery life and charging speed. I suspect a big part of the battery life comes from not using an 800-series Snapdragon and having a 720p screen instead of QHD.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] halomastah09:
Does anyone know how to get into the hidden menu on the ms631?
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] GameTheory.:
Dial this in the phone app...

277634#*#
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] KingJHaley:
KingRoot 4.1 Rooted My Lg G Stylo

King Root worked like a charm on the Lg G Stylo, i would like to know if it roota it any differently than the One Click Computer method. What would i need to show y'all. Im a phone geek ,a power user,and one who has rooted and changed every phone I've own except, Sharp Aquos Crystal and galaxy rugby. So i know some stuff but when it gets too techy i come here.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] dgk823:
Visual Voicemail on Stylo / CM12.1 ROM

The visual voicemail for the Stylo T-Mobile is not working with the BETA CM 12.1 ROM. Otherwise everything is perfect. Thank you Unjustified Dev!
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ardaz87:
Video record as well
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ShadowFallsAlpha:
Lg G Stylo Root issues

I did the whole TWRP recovery and the update as well as SuperSU and root was working, now it isn't working anymore and I cannot figure out how to get it back. Anyone know where to go from here? I followed GameTheory's tutorial.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] TipTricky:
Trying to install cm rom but i keep getting an error trying to install most current cm rom from the lg g stylo cm beta page and using the most up rto date TWRM
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] seetru:
7/14 image

I also had problems with booting, got to the language screen and then it just kept restarting
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ardaz87:
Make sure you do a full wipe I did it and that solved my same issue. Also make sure you redownload over WiFi sometimes when you download over the cell data it gets messed up.
[LG G Stylo Questions & Answers] ShadowFallsAlpha:
Well, I figured out what the problem was. The tutorial never stated to remove KingRoot and that seemed to cause the issue. I guess everyone was supposed to know to do that. It is only a guess, Super SU never seemed to work, after removing KingRoot, I got Root access back by flashing a newer beta version of Super SU. Re-flashing the current non-Beta version never worked, even with downloading it from the developer site.