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[LG Optimus G Pro] octune8:
Hi everybody,

I am a new member here. I am from India. :)

First off, I admit that I know nothing about custom ROM and flashing (You can call me an idiot)

I have been using a LG Optimus G Pro F240L (Rooted and Unlocked) for past 1 & Half years.. I want to update it with Lollipop in the best and safest possible way. ..and I want LG's stock features too (Stock android apps are not that great. For example, dialer, contacts, messenger, alarm clock are far better in LG's stock apps). Some people say to use LG's stock Lollipop ROM ......while some say to use a ROM based on LG's Stock ROM. I don't know what's the difference among the two.

Detailed description About My Phone

Phone Type: It came as Rooted and Unlocked. I want to upgrade it from Jellybean (4.1.2) to Lollipop

My Location: India

GSM network being used: Vodafone India

I am not allowed to post external link as I am a new member here. :( So I can't upload screenshots to make it more understandable with my phone's specifications. Please tell me your email address and I will send them.

After you're done checking out all those screenshots, please guide me through a step-by-step process. I don't want to get screwed :eek:

A whole lot of thanks that you gave it some of your precious time :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] tress19991:
You could try flashing the Lollipop KDZ using the LG Flash Tool like I did. I should warn you, though. Lollipop can't be rooted.

Here is the link: http://xdaforums.com/optimus-g-pro/development/official-lollipop-5-0-1-kdzs-f240k-l-s-t3042330
[LG Optimus G Pro] octune8:
Nobody ?

Nobody there to help me? :crying:
[LG Optimus G Pro] octune8:
Thanks that you replied. I have a few questions.

Thanks that you replied. I have a few questions.

Is it for any LG G Pro F240L? I thought factors like "CPU version" and all are also to be taken into account to locate a suitable ROM.

Will that work in Indian basebands after update? I mean, do I have to encounter any signal drop out in Indian network?

What about the UI and apps in this update? Did you get LG's stock apps? Or its just stock android Lollipop version?

What did you mean when you said "Lollipop can't be rooted"? Did you mean any phone running a lollipop version of android can't be rooted at all? OR, it's the issue with this Lollipop ROM only?

How is the experience after this update? Anything bad happened so far? How is battery backup?

Can you please give me your mail ID so I can send you some screenshots? I think you can guide me better if you see them.
[LG Optimus G Pro] irt118:
1. Just download kdz file for F240L.

2. It should work in India.

3. You will have all LG's apps and also many korean apps.

4. Some users said it could be rooted. Just try kingroot, iroot, vroot,...( I haven't tested on my F240L)

5. The battery life is average, about 3h30' -4h on-screen, not as good as kitkat.
[LG Optimus G Pro] tress19991:
1. I don't think it matters, I have the F240L myself, flashed the respective KDZ and the process went smoothly.

2. I'm pretty sure the network signals will stay the same for the most part. I'm from Pakistan and although I could make calls when I wanted, the signals were a bit inconsistent, as in, it would show no signals on rare occasion. Never had this problem with Kitkat.

3. Pretty much what irt118's post said. All the LG apps from the previous version stay, although updated with the nice new Material Design that makes it more appealing to look at and more satisfying to touch. Lots of Korean bloatware and pop-ups like on any previous ROM for this phone.

4. I should have clarified, only this Lollipop ROM can't be rooted. I've tried most of the mentioned methods (One-Click-Root, Kingo Root, KingRoot etc.) only to see that they had failed.

5. The update is in no way a shoddy one, however, it does have its flaws. My number one complain would be that there's no root method for it, ergo, all the Korean pop-ups and apps just jump in your face from time to time. Other than that, it's a bit slower than Kitkat, you just don't get the same smooth experience, the games see a few drop in frames, nothing horrible or too noticeable. It also heats up pretty quickly now. The battery drained very fast when I first updated it, but removing some of the bloatware and using Battery Doctor really changed the battery timing, in fact, this was the least of my bothers.

I'll add that everything else works the same, Wifi, NFC, Bluetooth and the like. The system apps have a very pleasing look to them and some apps also get better functionality. I'd really recommend not upgrading to this if your first priority is rooting the device. Upgrading to Kitkat would prove to be better in the end.
[LG Optimus G Pro] octune8:
An update in Looks at the cost of Performance

It sounds like "an update in looks at the cost of performance". :eek: No I am not going to make my life miserable. Three of your points made my decision. Dimag ki batti jala di aap ne bhai. Salaam and thanks a lot :)

Is there any better version of it? Or has anybody else come up with anything which doesn't have these drawbacks?
[LG Optimus G Pro] Myidsaad:
Hi, Im An Lg GPro F240l user from Pakistan, I updated my OS from stock kitkat to stock lollipop and I have successfully rooted my phone through Kingroot PC software, since then my wifi sucks, it will drop after some minutes randomly, specially during video streaming or skype calls, then it will reconnect after 10-20 seconds, secondly wifi speed will suddenly decrease, e.g: it will show a download speed of 10-20 kbps while my other phones will show 500-800 kbps,so clearly lollipop update has done something strange with wifi, Any solution? Anyone?

Second thing Im struggling at is, doing CWM recovery, i tried a lot of things, used Freegee, Used CWM recovery. Apk, but i didn't get success, and i think lollipop update locked the bootloader, so my question is, Can anyone tell me a step by step method of how to do custom recovery on LG G pro F240l with a locked bootloader.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. :)
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tubgirl:
Hi there... probably not available but what the heck... why not throw out the question?

Is there an S-pen accessory available for the Tab S2? Something smarter than the thick ugly pens with soft tips.

Brgds... /Tubgirl
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ksantangelo23:
There is not. What allows the S-pen to work the way it does is hardware in the Note phones/Pro tablets, not software. :(
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] micger21:
Hi

Look for Dot Tek Dot Pen. ..thé Best solution for stylus
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] pgriffinsc:
Has anyone upgraded from the S6 to the Note 5? I just upgraded from my S4 to the S6, but the battery still leaves a lot to be desired. I'm thinking hard about going back to BestBuy tonight,and swapping the S6 for the Note 5. Would like to hear from someone who has had both.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] DAvid_B:
Nothing magical. Bigger battery equals more time. Note 5 has a bigger battery.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] hayabusa1300cc:
I upgraded from the S6. Best decision ever. And yes it is everything magical. Check out my battery life, which is the most noticeable feature over the S6.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] cruckus:
I have the s6 edge and after that i will probably stick with just the note series from samsung. Ive had all the phones from the s2 up from samsung and the notes are just the best samsung has to offer. Especially with battery life
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] mward28:
I switched from the S6 edge and enjoy much better battery life with the Note 5. I think the S pen is somewhat useful as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] smooth703:
I upgraded from the 6 I just prefer the note series battery life is better. Other than that no major diff I've seen
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] gottria:
I have both, the s6 and note 5 both set up identically and the note 5 is just a tad better on battery. I think I'm going to hard reset the note 5 and see if that helps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] nycdarkness:
I had the s6 edge, its worth it. The 3gb of ram on the s6 kills the phone. Lags like hell because of the poor ram management. The 4gb on the note makes a huge diff.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] feizhel_vandrago:
hi, I'm in 5.02 rooted with Nut's dual recovery installed. If I dont want to lost my app/data, should I just flash it over? or I have to wipe data, cache, dalvik and then flash the ROM?

my bootloader is still locked fyi
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
No fear to flash as it is, just boot to dual recovery , select the zip where you copy it and flash it, then reboot the phone, just be patient the first boot time will be longer than normal. Yesterday before i upload the link i try the zip on my phone and i did not wipe anything, i was on 14.5 A.0.283 (lollipop 5.0.2). Once the reboot was done i have all the settings, messages, contacts was untouched .

Good luck!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] feizhel_vandrago:
alright :D i'll try it tomorrow.

did you clean the bloatware in your phone too? i mean not in the flashable zip, but in your phone after flash it.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
Nope, i just flash as it is without to clean anything in my phone
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] feizhel_vandrago:
alright :) thanks for your help :D
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hitman73:
hello there :)

can I get a confirmation that the root is working ? no need for additional flash of anything?

thanks for the release,

Rafal
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
Yes is working, as i say on previous conversation above i have 5.0.2 rooted with dualrecovery, all i did it was to copy the zip to my external memory (SD card) then i reboot to recovery with NDR Utils, i flash the zip and i reboot the phone, when was on i notice as all data, apps and settings i have before flash was untouched
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hitman73:
thank you friend :)

gonna flash tonight :o

i'm on latest previous version so there shouldn't be any problem
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
If you have root and dualrecovery already there should not be a problem... Remember the boot time is longer after you flash, just be patient.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Geoffxx:
starting to see reports of camera not working properly on 5.1.1 me included, takes a few snaps then the shutter sound disappears camera won't open again
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] sm.vassallo:
Will it work from RR Rom 5.5.5 with Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE installed?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
I don't have any issues with camera even yesterday i took over 8 pictures in a row...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
So far i update from stock, i am not sure if you have custom ROM or custom kernel how will behave, if you want to give a try make sure you backup your actual ROM and have ready for any case a original firmware to flash it if you fail to flash this zip or to restore your backup
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] e_mc_square:
Is this for locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
LB
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] D33KK:
Flashed the non-Rooted FTF in flashtool, so running 5.1.1 unrooted. Can't root via flashtool as it always fails, how do you install a custom recovery when running 5.1.1 so I can install the pre-rooted version?

Will I need to downgrade then install dual recovery then flash the rooted Zip from there?

Cheers
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
well in 5.1.1. you cannot get root access, you should go back to 108, root and install dual recovery, and after that flash the zip here

...in my post i have a link with a guide how to downgrate and then to come back to lollipop

check here the steps

http://techbeasts.com/2015/04/14/root-xperia-z1-c6902c6903-14-5-a-0-242-5-0-2-lollipop-with-dual-recovery/
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] D33KK:
Uuuuuugh I was so hoping that wouldn't be the case.. Deep down I knew it would be though.

Definitely a job for tomorrow!

Thanks for the reply.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
Once you have upgrated to Lollipop when you try the SuperSu is say itself, "you run 5.0 Android, please downgrate to get root acces"

sorry about that and good luck tomorrow!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Geoffxx:
going to wait a little while before trying this as the other prerooted 5.1.1 was a disaster, I now have everything back to normal 5.0.2, this one sounds like it could be more stable, will give it a try in a few days unless an alternative root method turns up, my phone has SG firmware by default so maybe there was something weird with the 02 carrier preroot from the other source here
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
Well, i am using this from 3 days so far and until now i am pretty happy, it seems to be more smooth than 5.0.2, i am really curious if it is any bugs as long i used the original firmware and the latest builds of SuperSu and Dualrecovery. Maybe soon i will move to another ROM. To be honest me too when i brick my phone with one build i prefer to wait little more after the new release come out just to make sure i will not brick it again, so i understand you. Cheers !
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hitman73:
Hehe, I flashed yesterday and everything is working fine :)

Was on latest stock firmware. Updated the NUT's dual recovery to the latest version and then flashed this ROM over mine old. Was rooted before flash and still I am.

No camera problem, no any other problems. Thank you! :)

The other post with pre-rooted stock FW has scaried me. Here I had the "Customized SG" in file description and from the other post creator there was some strange release name for the file to flash. That's why I took it from this post and now I'm very happy with latest stock rom :)

I did not however go with newest version of Xposed yet :)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] palkia171993:
So just to be clear. I'm now on 283 - 5.0.2.

1 - To upgrade, all I need to do is flash the zip?

2 - Do I need to flash su and recovery like some other threads?

3 - Do I need to flash 5.1.1 kernel or is it the same as 5.0.2?

4 - And is this zip odexed or deodexed?

Also, sorry for a bit off topic, but if someone can list some mods that are compatible with Z1 5.1.1, it would be really really nice (like sound, camera and some cosmetic features mod i.e. smart call, supervivid, etc.)

Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
Listen mate, if you are on .283 and you have rooted with Dualrecovery just copy the zip to your SD Card and flash it as it is, the zip content have SuperSu and Dualrecovery, and by the other hand if you run on original firmware it should work as long i upgrate mine from 238 original firmware to 368

If you running on a custom kernel i cannot tell you "you will succeeded" and the ROM is odexed as is original firmware (if i am not wrong, i don`t think if i make it flashable prerooted can be called deodexed)

So to make clear myself, i will update the original post to write down the steps i`ve done to have Android 5.1.1 prerooted.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] dil2abu:
I am on Stock Rooted 5.0.2 - 14.5A.0.242.. Can I flash this using Dual Recovery? Should I update my recovery before I flash?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] DorianX:
I made my own prerooted firm and have full root and 5.1.1 runs awesome! (Fast, no overheat, no redraws, good battery life, etc.) I was on 4.4.4 because 5.0.2 was terrible (in my opinion).

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Farsiris:
Hello . Im Currently in 5.1.1 Firmware (Without Recovery )and I want to Downgrade to 5.0.2- .270 . So that I can Root it and Install DR .I am Currently Downloading 5.0.2 - .270 Firmware , Do I need to check any in "EXCLUDE" list in Flashtool ? Or leave it untouched?Because I saw A tutorial and the "Baseband" and "System" were Checked in "EXCLUDE" List of Flashtool .

Like this Tutorial ?

http://techbeasts.com/2015/04/14/ro...-5-a-0-242-5-0-2-lollipop-with-dual-recovery/
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
If you are in stock and you have root access and dualrecovery , just update the dual recovery for any case to avoid any troubles, then follow the steps i updated on my original post

Good luck!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
That is the link i used to Root and Install DR, just i make a full flash of .108 firmware i did not exclude nothing, then after that i rooted and install DR and flash the zip i publish on original post.

P.S. Remember you should go down to 108, to root and install DR as .270 is Lollipop and you cannot root it!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Farsiris:
Ok Thanks ! I Just Flash .270 then Root using Kingroot and Install DR .Reboot to recovery , Wipe Data,Cache And Dalvik and Flash my Created Flashable Zip with Latest Firmware + SuperSU + DR .

PS: Sorry ,So Kingroot is not working now in .270 ? And also I ve Read That others cant Mount System ?Your .108 FtF is gone.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
i did not upload .108 ftf just .360 flashable zip...for 108 i download from somewhere else

go to this link and download .108 ftf http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda%2FSony%2FXperia+Z1%2FC6903%2FGeneric%2F14.4.A.0.108%2F

I will also not encourage to use KingRoot as is installing unwanted software along the root, the way to root .108 is more clean using rootkit you can find the software here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] mharckk:
flash over stock 5.0.2 without data wipe, so far no bootloops.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Geoffxx:
ok so bored today and went ahead and flashed this rom

same results as before

1. custom alarm sound crashes the clock

2. custom 15sec ringtone (mp3) does not repeat

3. camera takes about 3 pictures then the shutter sound stops (can still take pictures) once the camera is closed it opens with a blank screen icons only

this is the second attempt at install of two different prerooted FM
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
Well i told you, i have no issues with camera and i don't see other posts to complain about, maybe you should make on your own a flashable zip prerooted also to start from 108 with full flash, then root and install recovery after flash the zip you made with a clean firmware, latest dualrecovery and latest supersu and if after that your phone will behave the same then it means is something wrong with it
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Geoffxx:
mate I am not saying there is something wrong with your FM I am simply sharing my experience, I suspect the problem is with some app I have on my phone that is conflicting with 5.1.1 something that would take a considerable time to diagnose, a couple of other people have in fact reported the same thing on their devices with 5.1.1 nothing to do with your upload.

What I plan now is to do an update via PC Companion once an alternative root method becomes available and see how that goes, ultimately a total wipe may be the only option in the long run and rebuild everything from scratch - something I am trying to avoid as you can imagine

It might be worth noting that I also have a smartwatch attached to my phone so that could also be the cause of this issue, even though the SW is off some of the apps associated with it are running......who knows
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
There is no offense taken, i am mad because i cannot give a solution for you
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Geoffxx:
I have reloaded rebooted and messed about with this for a whole 24hrs lol and I can't figure it out and I am slightly tech savvy, when I flashed the original prerooted rom I lost all my wifi passwords so inbetween all of this I have restored my 5.0.2 4 times from twrp restored a backup of my phone from May this year recovered my wifi password file, reinstalled the prerooted rom messed about with that then went back to original 5.02 which got corrupted somehow, and today flashed your FW and now back to 5.02 with my head up my a$$, just as well I keep everything in triplicate incase I have a problem, I could probably just have done a repair on PC Companion and redone everything from scratch for the time I have wasted lol - the reason I haven't is I am not convinced yet that even if I do this that the are not bugs with this 5.1.1 and may still end up with the same issues

as I said above I suspect some app is the issue or possibly the smartwatch software which is running always
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
Damn you already let me speechless, if this will happen to me i will not be so patient i will just make a full flash and start from scratch, anyway did you try to flash just the 5.1.1 firmware , i see a post with original firmware and i think is not rooted, not sure if is zip or is ftf
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Geoffxx:
I can update via PCC as I already have the notification from Sony to upgrade but as I said I'm going to wait and maybe try a few other things, learning as I go lol
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] dvs4711:
να την δοκιμασω φιλε μου και αν γινει καμια μαλακια και μενεις κοντα να στο φερω να το κανονισεις!!!:))
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] palkia171993:
So I've finished flashing your firmware today. I'm pretty satisfy with it. Everything seem in order. Smooth, no bug in camera or deleting apps. Good job.

The only things I concern now is that the rom is odexed. And seemingly that limit me to some mod like sound mod or camera mod. I tried flashing sonico mod and I'm stuck with android updating screen. Haven't tried any other major mod but as long as I keep it stock, everything work very well.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] lordriguez:
Hi guys have someone tried to install xposed on this rom ? I've tried the v73 and i get black screen after boot... ?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gematsu:
i had a problem i can't delete app system. any solution? thanks..
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] caki25:
Anybody tried Layers on this ROM? It was supposed to be supported on Sony ROMs, there were issues on the 5.0.2 though ..
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
i try to deodex last night but i failed as i was at work...i will try this days and if i manage i will upload a new link
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
So far 5.1.1 is pretty new for our device and i think Xposed should be modified to fit our devices, what about to talk with the op of it?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] lordriguez:
I will try do it
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
I`ve tried and manage to delete some (Hangouts, What`s New, Social Life and Taptalk) with this app. So far i passed to someone who want the same like you and says he is not working on him, i am still searching for a solution.

If you want to try the app you can find it here

Download https://mega.nz/#!3IAkBbLD!5SQCXoId9kowih6GCcFd92ISfg7bAksEt5hgY0jMiKk
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
Me i did not try nothing as long i believe all the softwares released for our device was to be compatible with 5.0.2, is kinda like games incompatibility from windows 7 to windows 8, and i think that takes time for other devs to update their builds...i am just saying as i am not so sure
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] JpDany:
Walkman

Just updated to 5.1 and phone seems stable as of now. But i miss walkman app. Any way to bring it back?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] hakd:
Works gr8 but damn all that bloat.. 270+ installed apps to start with, ended upp with 161 when i was done
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
Download it from here and use flash tool to push in device or just copy/paste to internal memory or SD Card and then from your mobile go where you copy it tap and install.

Maybe you could find on Play Store also...

Download

https://mega.nz/#!uZpHTJbR!PFzWsLzwqsP9MoSxtadgtUpTXpmlI_G9VRKl0piZpWs
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] kpbotbot:
Probably stupid question but has anyone tried flashing this over a non-SG firmware?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Hellspawm:
Yes, me....before to flash this i was on a firmware for GR (Greece-Cosmote), lollipop 5.0.2, and i am quite happy, no errors, no camera issues, alarm works well and so on