yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] bartan:
just solved exact problem

Hi

i have been dealing with the same problem for 4.5 hours finally with the help of wiki and pof 's posts i managed to unbrick radio.

first of all i tried almost evceryting. i finally succeed by reseting radio sector. i used mtty to gel into hermes and used commands of one of pof's posts for erasing radio sector.

i dont remember the link but google xda for it. then i flashed tweaked version wich is inclueded in unlocker by pof i aborted the operation in unlocking phase then installed hardspl7

i can use my phone now radio version is 1.10 sth but i didnt tried to install newer radio ( too tired :=) )

i hope it is usefull if anything not clear PM me or write here....

PS:Many many thanx to pof...

bartan
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] fluxuator:
This link you speak of is of high importance!! what were the commands? what was the link?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] bartan:
http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-280372.html

but after installing radio 1.47 it happened again in one call.

still in square one ....

No SD-card install works (stucks in GSM)

no shipped rom works

i want to ask if there is anyway to erase the whole radio sector ??

rerase command did not work on my hermes may be pof has some solution to this.

bartan
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] fluxuator:
After lots and lots of reading the wiki's and forums over and over again I believe I may have solved the radio corruption problem on my 8525.

Just to let everyone know that I've tried flashing several SPL's; 1.01 MFG, 1.04, 1.10 Oli, 2.10 Oli, 2.60 Oli. Back and forth between the versions but finally I stayed put at 1.10.

I have/had a type 1a brick, but, not from flashing, everything was working great and then it just died. I tried Method 1 of Problem 5: Device shows NO GSM when booting more times then i would like to remember, however, nothing worked. When i tried a Radio only flash it failed at 0% and when i tried a FULL RUU it failed at 12/13% (GSM.nb). Convinced I had a $500 paper weight I got angry tried Method 2 of Problem 5 (see above link) ... strangely on the first try i was able to see the radio (1.40.30.00) and the protocol version as well...

I then thought this was too good to be true and then soft-reset my phone; BAM! "NO GSM".... I tried several times and then finally got the version readouts again... So i soft-reset into bootloader mode

typed: info 2
returned: HTCS
typed: task 32
returned: Level = 0
typed: rtask b
returned: AT-Command Interpreter ready <--------- YES!!!

I was then able to get enter the AT/Radio Commands so i did what anyone else would do.... FLASH ANOTHER RADIO!!!

I flashed the Radio from HTC_Hermes_SIM_Unlock_v2a and it just finished... I got an error at the end, and after the soft-reset the version stayed 1.40.30.00, but once booted into WM6.1 it immediately picked up the 3G signal... I hope this lasts longer then others have reported.

Should i try to flash another radio that is radio_bootloader 108???
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] fluxuator:
*sigh* ... froze in WM6.1 reset then "No GSM" again... so then i tried HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3a but it failed because I kept getting No GSM; so i did the battery trick to get version info's then ran the .bat as instructed and it perfomed the unlock; this time it reflected the radio 1.16.0.0

since I know what it takes to get the radio to flash, i'm trying RUU_Hermes_CINGULAR_WWE_3.62.502.3_6275_1.54.07.00_108_UOOS_SVN05_Ship.exe ..... i mean what do i have to lose right? ;)

[EDIT] it worked... so lets see what happens.... [/EDIT]

[EDIT2] Radio is 1.54.07.00 & Protocol is 32.86u.7020.23H ... so it looks like its perm now... I've been able to send and recieve calls now too.... [/EDIT2]
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] fluxuator:
after several hours of usage, radio no longer responds and WM becomes unstable and after a soft-reset I get "No GSM" ...

Question to Olipro, Des, pof:

Is it possible to log the beginning bootup screen to see what exactly triggers the "No GSM" vs the radio/protocol versions?!?! there has to be something that were missing... it would seem ever since radio 108 this problems have arisen... comments?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] AngryUserLG:
hello, I have the LG V30+ US99810d and was wondering if it has Oreo available for it since when I got mines it has 7.1.2 and from what I've its last update was just a security update back in April. am i going to have to go through some hoops here or something?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
No, you can have latest US998 20D Oreo in like 10 minutes with simple upgrade, keeping all your data. Try looking down in the development section for US998 Oreo KDZ.

https://xdaforums.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337

In fact, WTF bootloader unlock and root depends on the Oreo bootloader unlock exploit. If you care about bootloader unlock and root, update to like 20B first, unlock the bootloader, then update to 20D.

There's been three US998 Oreo KDZ updates since beginning of the year.

Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] AngryUserLG:
alright then thanks
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
To update this thread, the last US998 Oreo is 20h -- which is at the top of that KDZ thread shown below. For people who are still stuck on US998 7.1.2 Nougat, don't care about bootloader unlock and root, then best thing is just to update to last US998 Oreo 20h. This works for ANY US998 V30 -- whether 64GB V30, 128GB V30+, 128GB V30S (yes, I know V30S came with early Oreo 20a -- just making a point it's for ALL US998 who may want to update.)

[US998][STOCK][OREO]LG V30 US998 US99820h_00_0318.KDZ

I'm posting this because someone is asking me about updating from US998 7.1.2 Nougat 10c.

READ ALL of post #1 of that linked thread. Especially the bottom part about Dev Patched LGUP. Read in a web browser, not an app! Apps truncate sections.

* Download the US998 Oreo 20h KDZ.

* Install the Dev Patched LGUP.

* Flash 20h KDZ in UPDATE mode. Done.

In Update mode, you won't lose any data.

If you have problems there are Trouble Shooting tips in that same post where the instructions are located.

Yes, there is a US998 30b Pie, but it's technically for U.S. Cellular, not Open Market US998 and is wonky. Many people get stuck on logo bootlooping when trying to update and there are issues. Many end up having to install Oreo 20h anyway, but then their camera and flashlight may not work right (without doing a lot of other stuff). So, for people with US998 who are not running LOS-17 custom ROMs there's no need to update to US998 Pie.

US998 Oreo 20h is rock solid stable.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] mm_hockey:
Greeting All,

I just bought a "Refurbished" LG V30+ from fleabay and I'm having some issues... It will not update to Oreo.

Below are details:

The phone is factory reset

It has Android 7.1.2

When I try to update it says it is the latest version

The software version is US99810d

The hardware is LG-US998

(I'm on T-mobile)

I tried to use LG Bridge and it does connect (I did a back-up)

HOWEVER, when I click on Software Update I get "Cannot check the software version. Try again"

If I click on "Update error recovery" I get "Your phone information cannot be checked. Contact LG..."

Any ideas??? OR should I send it back???

THANKS
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Why would you send it back?

https://xdaforums.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337

See the US998 Oreo KDZ (plural) in Development section and update with one of those. If you care about bootloader unlock and root, don't update to 20D first. Use 20A or 20B, unlock bootloader then update to 20D.

Instructions are in post #1 of the thread.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] mm_hockey:
THANKS!!!!!

Thanks for the info... do appreciate it!!!!!!

I was just wondering why my phone will not automatically do an OTA update to Oreo???

I'm new to this flashing stuff & don't what to brick my phone.

PLUS... I'm concerned that LG Bridge could not read my software version...

Cheers,
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
1) My three "original" (genuine) US998 bought from B&H Photo were only recognized as having older software one time by LG Bridge. All the other times I had to update them manually with the dev patched LGUP and full image KDZ.

2) It's entirely possible it's not an an "original" US998, but is a converted LS998. Ever since we discovered Frankenstein, so have eBay sellers. Carrier unlocked US998 is more valuable, versatile.

3) Full image KDZ is better than partial image OTA. However, LG Bridge should work to do that, but apparently doesn't.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] mm_hockey:
ChazzMatt.... THANKS!!!

I followed your directions... used LGUP/Uppercut and it worked perfectly!!!!

I'm now on US99820b.

I would like to root my phone (so I can delete some bloat and use advanced features in Tasker).

And then upgrade to US99820d using the "Upgrade" button on LGUP/Uppercut. (I think this correct??)

Could you point me the right direction (I'm a noob :) with this stuff) to root the phone.

I don't plan of installing any custom ROMs so I don't think I will need TWRP??? Or to unlock the bootloader???

Thanks again for all your help!!!!

Cheers,
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Now that you are actually on Oreo, future updates will use dev patched LGUP instead of Uppercut. Uppercut won't work on Oreo.

You need bootloader unlock and TWRP to root.

See the WTF bootloader unlock and root thread.

https://xdaforums.com/lg-v30/how-to/wtf-lg-v30-t3790500

After that, you can update to 20D.

Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] CCJ22:
The link you provided goes to your thread in which the old 20b kdz is for H930 (according to android file host website). Yet the OP has US998.

Is it still ok for people like the OP who have US998 to update to H930 20b KDZ and then unlock bootloader or should we stick with kdz for the US998 only?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
No, it doesn't. You're confused about something. The link you quoted in your post goes to all the US998 KDZ thread.

In that thread, all the links go to to specific US998 KDZ -- 20A, 20B, and 20D.

I can't help how Android Host Files categorizes stuff. My folder is simply "V30" -- and inside that I have over a dozen US998, Hong Kong H930DS, Canadian H933, European H930 KDZ. Don't overthink it. If the file name says US998 it's US998.

Here's a screenshot of my Android Host Files folders. All my V30 stuff is inside the V30 folder, period.. If Android Host Files then categorizes that as H930 -- for whatever reason, that's not me and I have no control over that.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] CCJ22:
Hi Chazz, I think Android file host is confused. Which caused the confusion for me. Here is the screenshot. Notice the H930 portion? Odd right?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
See my screenshot. I have v30 folder, a generic Android folder, a Moto Maxx folder. All my V30 KDZ are inside my V30 folder. I do not have any folders or sub-folders called H930. I have an H930 KDZ with a dozen other KDZ inside my V30 folder.

Here's all my V30 KDZ listings:

https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=241704

I think Android Host Files calls ALL V30 "H930". I saw another person question another developer about this, "Is it safe to flash because it's in the H930 folder?" I want to yell, Look at the KDZ title!" Of course it's safe.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] CCJ22:
Ha! Nice. Thank you for your help. I noticed the file name. Then android file host saying H930 and thought, dang I better be careful. Thanks again mate. Cheers :)
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
You're welcome. Sorry for the duplicate answers. My computer is acting wonky.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] scusa2000:
Questions on Frankenstein phone on US99820b

Hi ChazzMatt,

I also do have a few newbie questions on the Frankenstein phone.

Thanks to you great tutorial I upgraded from AT&T H931 successfully to the US998 (FW: US99820b).

I am not interested in bootloader unlock or rooting the device.

1. Why does the phone not upgrade to US99820d via OTA or LG Bridge? Any way to turn that on?

2. How do I best upgrade to US99820d? Using the Upgrade function in the modified LGUP and your 20d KDZ file?

Would that require a total reset of the phone with all my personal data?

3. Does that also apply to Security Updates? Do they have to be done manually through 20x KDZ updates?

Thanks,

Scusa
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Simple "upgrade" using LGUP will update to newer KDZ while keeping data. (This is only if you do not have TWRP.) Make sure you choose "UPGRADE", and not any other option. By the way, 20E is the latest posted in the US998 KDZ thread.

Takes 5 minutes, you keep all your settings and data.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] clipcarl:
I also have a supposed US998 from ebay and would like to know why it will not update. Does LG block updates to phones if they have been cross-flashed to a different version (if that's what happened)? Are these sellers knowingly selling phones that cannot be updated normally?

Thanks!
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] techlover10:
I have the exact same situation, V30+ from eBay and no OTAs - had to flash manually. For what I paid for this hardware I'm more than willing to live with the minor inconvenience of having to download a KDZ and flash it for updates, but I would also much prefer it if I could get the OTAs. I'm guessing it has to do with it being Frankensteined and LG only pushing OTAs to it for the original ROM, which it is no longer running...but I would love to know if anyone has a more formal understanding of this issue.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
I have three original US998 V30/V30+ and NONE have gotten OTA except one time with Nougat. Since then I've had to manually update via LGUP.

Last weekend, I just manually updated my wife from 20A to 20E via Dev Patched LGUP. Bootloader is still locked on hers, came back from LG with new display a couple of months ago. B&H Photo US998 V30.

I actually prefer full image KDZ to partial image OTA. And while it's true OTA is probably based on IMEI, that doesn't explain why I'm not being offered OTA, at least with hers which has not been modified in any way.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] larciel:
holy crap. I've been away from xda (or flashing phones) for too long!

I just bought v30+ us998 on ebay and it seems like LS998 convert. so in order to unlock bootloader, I have to flash to 20a or b first? Or can I do it now (7.1.2) and update to latest one 20e?

what's good apps these days for rooted phones?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Read WTF INSTRUCTIONS.

For US998 yes, you need early Oreo 20A or 20B to unlock bootloader, install TWRP -- then you can update to US998 20E by flashing 20E "ROM" (stock firmware KDZ in TWRP-FLASHABLE zip file)
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] dcontibr:
[MENTION=3250376]ChazzMatt[/MENTION],

First, thanks for all your help. After I noticed my LG V30+ was not receiving updates, I was able to update the software to US99820b following your instructions. However, I still have one point I am not clear about.

Correct if I am wrong but, from what I understood, you recommend to update to 20a or b in case I am planning to root my device (since rooting after updating to 20d would not work). In case I am not planning to root, Can I use the same process to, using LGUP, to update straight to 20d?

Is there any specific reason why I'd want to root my device before upgrading to 20d?

Thanks again,

DC
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
If you are not planning to unlock bootloader, install TWRP custom recovery and root the phone... You can immediately use "upgrade" in LGUP to go to the most recent US998 KDZ. Which right now is US998 20E

To actually own your phone, instead of the OEM/carrier.

To add more functionality. Various mods, Magisk modules need root permission. See

this one

and

this one.

.

To be able to create backups of apps and even entire system.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] dcontibr:
Awesome, thanks for the quick turnaround. I will look into this.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] korom42:
Hi,

I'm trying to compile the kernel source from [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION]

I didn't find a specific build instructions so followed the usual method

After pointing to toolchain folder

Kernel source: https://github.com/korom42/ocean

My working setup:

Information about my OS:

Virtualization: oracle

OS: Ubuntu 16.04 Fedora 28 (Workstation Edition)

Kernel: Linux 4.17.17-200.fc28.x86_64

CPU: Intel Core i5-7200u @ 2x 2.7GHz [50.0°C]

GPU: intel

RAM: 2048MiB

Prepare :

export CROSS_COMPILE=/home/korom42/aarch64-linux-android-4.9/bin/aarch64-linux-android-
export ARCH=arm64
export SUBARCH=arm64
export USE_CCACHE=1
make elementalx_defconfig
make /or make O=out

Compile issue:

http://prntscr.com/kl1gyi

lib/Makefile:17: *** recipe commences before first target. Stop.

Makefile:1213: recipe for target '_clean_lib' failed

make: *** [_clean_lib] Error 2

Update: I changed my building environment to Fedora 28 and that problem is fixed now. But, I am getting another error I guess it is related to the source code , I found a similar issue here

[...]
CC drivers/base/module.o
CC drivers/base/soc.o
CC drivers/base/pinctrl.o
CC drivers/base/platform-msi.o
LD drivers/base/built-in.o
CC drivers/block/brd.o
CC drivers/block/loop.o
CC drivers/block/zram/zcomp_lzo.o
CC drivers/block/zram/zcomp.o
CC drivers/block/zram/zram_drv.o
CC drivers/block/zram/zcomp_lz4.o
LD drivers/block/zram/zram.o
LD drivers/block/zram/built-in.o
LD drivers/block/built-in.o
CC drivers/bluetooth/bluetooth-power.o
CC drivers/bluetooth/btfm_slim.o
drivers/bluetooth/btfm_slim.c:26:23: fatal error: btfm_slim.h: No such file or directory
#include <btfm_slim.h>
^
compilation terminated.
make[2]: *** [scripts/Makefile.build:264: drivers/bluetooth/btfm_slim.o] Error 1
make[1]: *** [scripts/Makefile.build:408: drivers/bluetooth] Error 2
make: *** [Makefile:966: drivers] Error 2

I also tried

make O=out clean

And got the same error
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] korom42:
Update:

Possibly similar issue here

I guess it is source code related ? Any ideas how to fix that
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
Since I'm now waiting until September 5th or so for my phone, I want to live vicariously through you all who are slowly getting your phones!

Post your initial impressions here!

What do you think of the phone? Anything surprise you? Note8 owners, any noticeable improvements/changes? Is it smooth and amazingly fast? How's the new fingerprint scanner location? What's the AnTuTu score in the 512/8?

Anything Note9 related is appreciated to whet my appetite until mine comes in! ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
So... What's everyone thinking? I know a bunch of you got your phones today! Is it gorgeous? Is it buttery smooth? Etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Guyinlaca:
I helped a friend set up their Unlocked 512 GB/ 8 GB RAM model today, I'm still waiting on mine. First impression, the blue is really great looking. In some lights it's midnight blue, and in others it looks silvery blue. The yellow S-Pen is a bit cheesy looking, but not a deal breaker. The phone feels sturdy, just like the Note 8. The slight height reduction combined with the slightly greater width make the phone feel more balanced than the Note 8. Speed wise, the Note 9 boots up very quickly compared the Note 8. There was no lag when navigating menus, and the phone only froze once for a few seconds in the 2 hours I used it, which could likely be attributed to the backup restore in progress. Samsung definitely has achieved "buttery smooth" performance and it feels a bit faster than the Note 8. The speakers are very loud and clear and in my opinion are the biggest improvement over the Note 8. It's too soon to tell battery performance. We had a Note 8 and S8+ next to the Note 9 to compare, and the Note 9 had 1-2 bars of better reception than the others. I'm not sure if this is due to calibration or the Note 9 just has stellar reception. Either way, I was impressed.

Final thoughts: After using a Note 8 for a year, my biggest gripes have been the terrible speaker, the awkward height to width ratio, the mediocre battery life at times, and the occasional app stability issues. From what I can see, the Note 9 fixes all of those issues and should be a great upgrade. I'd say if upgrading from the Note 8, getting the 8 GB RAM version would be the only one worth upgrading to considering the price and how great the Note 8 is already.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
Drool.

That is what I'm doing. Note8 to Note9 512. I am with you with those gripes of the otherwise fantastic Note8. Also, I'd add fingerprint scanner to that list of gripes. Glad they fixed that too!

Thanks for the detailed review! I can't wait to get mine in a couple weeks! It will be worth the wait I'm sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rsacipher:
I received my 128gb version on the 22nd and it's a nice incremental upgrade from the Note 8. Unfortunately we've gotten to the point where the wow factor isn't there anymore in phone designs.

The larger battery, S Pen remote and stereo speakers are nice but if I wasn't on T-mobile and wanted to take advantage of their low band spectrum and I didn't get a $500 credit for my old Note 5 I wouldn't have upgraded from the Note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nuclearrage:
Coming from an unlocked Note 8 on AT&T to the Ocean Blue unlocked 512gb Note 9, I am very VERY happy! Some will say the cost is bad, i get 300 off for trading in the old S7E so for me it was 1000 out the door from Samsung directly. I am a note fan, and have notes since the Note 2.(S7E was due to the recall on the note 7 twice).so I am a bit biased towards the note to begin with. With that said , speakers , the storage the ram the color were major deciding factors. I can't believe how fast and smooth it has ran for 3 days now. Even set up day was awesome, downloading hundreds of apps and still able to use the phone with very little slow downs was awesome. I am also lucky not to have light bleed , crooked cameras or bad white balance ;) . This fixes all the little , minute problems with the note 8 and then just kills with great performance. Just waiting for Samsung's 512gb microSD to complete the package.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] andybg40:
Coming from the S9+ 9650 SD model, all I can says is FRAMES!

Had the Note 9 for 72hrs and it's dropping frames quite a lot. It's the Exynos model, 512gb UK edition. Love everything else about it, so will return and buy an SD version from Hong Kong.

Have to say, the S9+ I have is unbelievably fast and fluid, nothing like any other Sammy I've owned. So impressed, I honestly cannot think of one moment of lag or frame drop, so I'm hoping it's processor related and going SD for Note 9 will give me the same experience.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
That's backed up by data too. Exynos processor really sucks in this phone, sadly. Way worse scores on benchmarks and looks like real life performance matches it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 3pcssuits:
I'm very impressed, came from a pixel 2 xl and off gate noticed a huge difference in quality, the pixel feels cheap and hollow the note is solid and has substance. No point in comparing the screens as that is well documented. Speakers are light years better on the note. I thought I missed stock Android after a stint of going through note 4 and 5 then S7 edge, and came back for the Note 9 and I must say stock Android is not really all the exciting and leaves alot to be desired. All in all this was well worth it.