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[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] daion:
I just get notification about new update which is

System Update 13

The details:

Release date: 07/05/2019

Android™ Security Patch Level: June 1, 2019

Software Version: VS99620l

but I couldn't update it and I found that I'm using TWRP recovery so was looking for way go back to stock recovery but no luck.

Should I wait this post's update or go back to stock to get the OTA done properly? Or is there alternative way to make this happen?

Thanks in advance =]
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
Why don't you just wait until the TWRP flashable zip is made?
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] HueyT:
KDZ vs996_20k from https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/19786/VS99620k_02_0510_ARB00.kdz and you'll lose data, fastboot, root, and TWRP
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] daion:
Thank you so by this way I can get stock recovery back!

---------- Post added at 05:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:43 AM ----------

Oh I didn't know this ROM will get update this way.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] HueyT:
It can, once the TWRP flashable zip is made which can be a while as full KDZ of VS996-20L has to come out first. Your OTA will come much faster once you're fully stock.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
I don't understand why you want inferior stock recovery back? TWRP custom recovery lets you back up your system to restore in case something goes wrong with your phone, besides being able to install various custom mods. TWRP custom recovery is how we flash Magisk for root.

Yes, that's what this whole thread is about. Every time a new update comes, the dev makes a "ROM" (TWRP flashable zip) file based on that new KDZ. You just flash it (install it) in TWRP. You keep your data and you keep TWRP, but are on latest firmware.

It's posted here, as well as in

my VS996 KDZ thread.

. Go there and look at post #1. You will see the list of full image KDZ as well as the accompanying TWRP-flashable zip files.

If you are rooted right now and have TWRP, what version firmware are you on? If you are on VS996 20K, didn't you flash the TWRP flashable zip in this thread (or from

my VS996 KDZ thread

) to get there? :confused: If you did, then you should know how it works. I'm very confused you aren't aware of all this.

This most recent Verizon VS996 update (VS996 20L) has not been released as full image KDZ yet, but will soon. Then, the dev will make a TWRP-flashable zip for VS996 20L. Right now, only partial image OTA is available. For people who have TWRP and root, it's not worth going back to stock firmware just to get that -- then having to reinstall TWRP and root all over again. It's better just to wait a week or so and install via TWRP. ;)
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] daion:
Oh sorry how noobish I am, I don't really know how android works all sort of thing I mean I've been use mainly nexus lines and this is first android phone that is not nexus and I didn't know other post such thing I just read this post ([ROM/FW][STOCK]LG V30 (Joan) Verizon VS996 20K TWRP flashable firmware (incl. ROM)) and install the ROM and rooted with TWRP with WTF way I believe it seems couple more steps required to get TWRP but after that I just flash the ROM btw, I really thank you for doing this I love my V30 again I bought unlocked carrier one which wasn't really working properly on Verizon coverage what so ever and even Verizon customer service doesn't want to work unlocked carrier version so I didn't get much help but ever this flash this ROM everything works better and smooth!

And the go back to stock recovery all sort of thing, first of all I didn't know TWRP flashable zip is coming for new version didn't even know this update is another whole big file something I thought it just one of pixel devices get like security patch what so ever and I thought 'hmph I didn't even have issues about security wise but it's offering by Verizon why not?' so I tapped couple times to install it but end up first screen of TWRP and I realized OTA needs stock recovery that's whole point about post my sily question sorry if I disrupt you I didn't know what's going on and somehow the auto update notification was bothering me anyways I really appreciate your reply and hard work again and now I know I don't have to go back stock recovery to get update so I will just wait.

Sorry and thank you again.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] gotaug:
Many ROMs including this one are designated as "Joan." I'm new to the LG V30, coming from a Verizon Note 4. Please explain what "Joan" refers to.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] HueyT:
V30 nickname
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
Internal OEM (LG) code name. Those phones with the same internal code name can often use same ROMs, same TWRP, etc.

V30/V30+ (more internal memory)/V30S (more internal memory + more RAM), H933, VS996, LS998 -- it can all get confusing.

As long as it has the same OEM "JOAN" means it's all compatible. That's a broad statement, and I can cite an exception, but generally if two devices share the same OEM internal code name they are from the same phone series no matter what the manufacturer calls them.)

If you heard of the Motorola Droid Turbo (sold by Verizon), you may or may not have heard of the Moto Maxx and Moto Turbo phones. YET, they all had the same internal OEM code name "Quark". That meant they were really all the same phone series and could all run the same ROMs and TWRP. In fact, the Verizon Droid Turbo was an exact clone of the Moto Maxx XT1250, with both having the same FCC ID. Verizon just re-badged it as "Droid Turbo". It was really a Moto Maxx XT1250. Motorola chose to use different model names for different carriers, different countries, but the internal code name doesn't lie. ;)

____

Similarly, here's three different phone series, but with similar (not identical) internal code names:

* LG G8 is JudyN

* LG V35 is JudyP

* LG V40 is JudyPN

They are all "Judy" but with some slight differences. Still, it gives developers clues. If something works on one, try that same method on another.

This is why I laugh when people say the V30 is exactly like the V35. Nope, one is Joan and the other is JudyP.

_______

When the 2018 V30S was released by LG they tried to claim it was a BRAND NEW PHONE! But we knew better -- yes it had more RAM and some new software tricks -- but it was Joan, just like all the 2017 V30. And within a couple of months, all the 2017 V30 had updates which gave the same software tricks.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] gotaug:
Wow, thanks! That was interesting. I haven't put my V30 online yet as my daily driver, but it's much nicer than my Note 4. And based on the response to my Joan question, this seems like a great userbase to work with.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] JohnFawkes:
Just so you guys know i have added a new download link to the OP. I have my own website now and all my latest projects/work are available to download from there. the latest kdz2zips are hosted there. the olds ones are still on afh. to get there directly

https://john-fawkes.com/downloads.html
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Kolyei:
There is a new Verizon update for LG v30 with the software information number as "VS99620l". Is there a way to flash this version of software via twrp?
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
Do you have full KDZ, by any chance?

Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Kolyei:
Not yet. I have gotten the update for my phone. But I can't seem to find the kdz file anywhere.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/84Q7fhxsaFcTr84k8
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
When it's downloading to your phone, there's a way to snag it before it disappears and/or to capture the download URL.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] TotallyAnxious:
It doesn't matter. You can't apply the OTA and keep root. It only flashes on stock recovery. And you can't install twrp while on a vs996 rom because no fast boot. Only when you're Frankensteined to us998 rom to do it.

You can trick the vs996 rom into applying the OTA but twrp doesn't know what or how to handle the OTA. Because of the encryption. Which can only be cracked by getting something like a USB grabber that copies the actual files sent over USB. After all the decryption. Which isn't easy. Because the data exists for an extremely short period of time.

It's likely Verizon isn't releasing the kdz because they follow xda. Verizon goes out of there way to mess with root. As paranoid as that sounds.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
I was talking about the LG Bridge link.

So, I was mixing two topics. Sorry. I figured it's available on LG Bridge, but if it's not I don't understand why not.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Kolyei:
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/lg-v30-update/.

I'm not sure if this will be of help but here's what the update lists, but not the actual file itself.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] TotallyAnxious:
The website I used tricks the server into thinking it's LG bridge. So it gets the newest available kdz. Which is whatever Verizon pushes out. LG and Verizon support say the other handles it. So who knows lol
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Kolyei:
I got,the update again. Is there a way i can copy the downloaded file and send it to,you guys? Its an,OTA update though.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aScGx1rxwrHAAJR86
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] JohnFawkes:
no. i need the kdz in order to make the zip
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] battleof3:
Are there any particular functionality differences between this and the current US998 20h build? Besides bloatware of course. I ask because I see this one is slightly more recent. If there is any difference, would I be able to crossflash directly from US99820h to VS99620k? EDIT: Caught the same question earlier in thread. First question still stands

SIDE NOTE: The US99820g install info in TWRP says that it is 20f. Just in case you wish to correct it.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] JohnFawkes:
Yea I'm aware it shows f but I'm not going to reup 3gb for a minor graphical issue. As to your first question yes there is differences between us998 and vs996. For example I'm on ls998 and if I flash us998 then I can say goodbye to lte/4g. I can only get 3g. Us998 is built for us cellular devices. I don't believe they have all the apns and files needed for carrier v30s. If it was me I'd use the vs996 zip. If you need to debloat you can use veez21s terminal debloater in magisk and debloat Systemlessly
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] battleof3:
Interesting. All the bands should be accessible in the US998 firmwares, from what I've read in the WTF and Frankenstein threads. Although, I do remember a period of time with my Galaxy S4 when APN settings were a big deal when using certain ROMs. Come to think of it, with Verizon ousting CDMA soon, it may be better to avoid the hassle of switching back to VS996 firmware later. I love the terminal debloat module!
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] battleof3:
Thanks for the explanations. I am a Verizon customer, which is why I asked. I don't particularly care about VoLTE and Verizon's video calling is subpar, so I wondered if there were any other things I would have on the Verizon firmware as opposed to the open market firmware--i.e., why would I as a Verizon customer need carrier firmware when US998 firmware is working great so far.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] gimpy1:
For me (a Verizon vs996 converted to us998), I mostly use the us998. On us998, I do not have the volte option(?) (video calls), but, I can use the tethering option which I can not use on vs996 (which I occasionally use).
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] schwinn8:
Keep in mind, those of you on Verizon but NOT VS996, is that when VZ drops "standard" calling, they will require all calls via VoLTE... at which point your phone won't work as a phone. This was supposed to happen at the end of the year, but it seems they're now delaying to the end of next year, so you have a reprieve... but just be aware of that.

I assume VoWifi also doesn't work for you on US998? Or does it?
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] battleof3:
This is also something I am concerned about, as I have a VS996 on US998 firmware. When VZW switches exclusively to VoLTE, my understanding is that I won't be able to make calls using the open market firmware, right? Since VoLTE is not supported there.

About VoWifi, I never even got an option. It didn't even cross my mind before because I couldn't care less about the feature :p
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] schwinn8:
Correct, that is my understanding as well. That's why I've stuck to VS996. I don't see why not, since it's easy enough to debloat as well, so I don't understand the fuss, but maybe I don't care enough.

I love VoWIFI because it means I can send/receive texts and calls even when signal is low. This happens often for me since I don't live in a city, and I travel a lot for work to rural areas. Again, once you're on VS996 it's transparent and just works, which is so nice... when I don't have it, I notice having to step outside a building or whatever... again, because of my relatively rural usage.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] battleof3:
I'm on US998 for tethering. I'm mostly holding out in hopes for VoLTE on AOSP so I can use LineageOS.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] drewcu:
Been checking daily for an updated KDZ since 20K and finally this morning it happened! They skipped over 20L in terms of publishing the KDZ so now we are on 30C (Pie):

http://pkg02.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/d...BO7C2M5ABB5B4C20IX/VS99630c_00_0902_ARB00.kdz
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] JohnFawkes:
already made a flashable zip. thread is here on xda already
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
This morning, I shared his link with [MENTION=5377398]TotallyAnxious[/MENTION], she downloaded, made a faster mirror, etc. ;)
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] MicroMod777:
Anybody using Total Wireless have wifi calling working?
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] schwinn8:
Yes, I do... I had to do some steps in Shortcut Master, which I documented on this thread, but it is working fine on my (and my wife's) V30 phones.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] MicroMod777:
Great. I tied doing search on this thread for shortcut master, or wifi calling and can't find that your documentation on this thread.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] schwinn8:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78074160&postcount=2148

I think I probably just referenced it on this thread, but looks like it was posted on the wtf thread...
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] MicroMod777:
Sweet. Thanks.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Rick299:
Won't stay in download mode.

After using wtf to root and installing VS99620k.zip, I'm no longer able to access download mode. It will go to download mode for 1 or 2 seconds then boots to the system. Same thing happens if I try and boot to download mode from twrp recovery. Anyone else run across this? Am I doing something wrong?
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Rodneymw:
I'm having the same issue. Unfortunately I don't know how to fix it.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Rick299:
I figured out a workaround if you need to access download mode. If you download the US998_20B(TWRP).zip and flash it you will be able to access the download mode once again. Make sure you have a good back-up if you want to return to your VS996.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Rodneymw:
Okay, thank you!
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
Flashing US998 20e TWRP flashable zip will also give your Download mode back.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] nexus7lte:
So to clarify you can still be on a VZW ROM like 30C but also have Download mode with the 20E zip flashed? Please ELI5 since I want to know more but dont want to mess things up.

Is this correct-

Flashed US99820B unlocked and rooted, TWRP, have DL mode

Flashed VS99820C got VZW apps and VOLTE, no DL mode but can get back to TWRP

NOW Flash US99820E in TWRP and I will NOT lose the VZW stuff but will add Download Mode back?

Is the process just to ender TWRP, flash zip, wipe cache and dalvik or need full factory reset?

Thanks
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
No, not exactly.

Flashing US998 20e zip will repair Download mode back, but then you'll have to re-flash the VS996 30C Verizon firmware again afterwards. Hopefully that time you won't lose Download mode.

Yeah, you'll probably have to do full factory reset. So if it doesn't bother you that much you don't have Download mode, then stay with what you have.

You should not lose Download mode and that's a way to repair it.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] nexus7lte:
Thanks Chazz. since all is going well on this device right now ill just remember that piece of info in case i ever have to factory reset.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Kylewolf:
Anyone able to mirror the 20k zip?
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] schwinn8:
I have the 20k zip, just don't have a place to upload it to...
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
Uploading now. Will post to my VS996 KDZ/TWRP flashable zip thread when finished.

Done.

https://xdaforums.com/t/vs996-stock-oreo-lg-v30-vs99620k_02_0510_arb00-kdz.3865398/
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] ChazzMatt:
Yes, it will work. Either TWRP should work.

If for some reason the dirty flash gives problems, then clean flash.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Ballroomblitz:
Is anybody experiencing Bluetooth issues? My Bluetooth connection in my mazda 3 keeps dropping and reconnecting. Didn't have this issue on the US998 rom.

I clean flashed, and set up using TB data.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] seadersn:
what happens when fully clean flashed w/o using titback (lol) for restoring data?
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Ballroomblitz:
I wiped the phone and reinstalled the rom. Installed magisk 17.1, had 17.3 prior. Connected to BT before restoring any apps or data and the BT drops out and reconnects pretty consistently. Wiped phone again and installed us998 20e, installed magisk 17.1 and no problem. Actually set it all up again using backed up TB data, and everything's fine.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] seadersn:
yeah, newer fw unfortuanetly doesn't mean at the same time that it's better, i've made this experience with eu open 21a to 21h, too :( guess what's installed now on my phone? 21h base fw with 21a system and boot: and it works better :)
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Ballroomblitz:
I greatly appreciate your responses, and the help you're providing this community bro. I was only slightly disappointed due to the fact that native video calling worked immediately. Other than that, there isn't much in the Verizon rom that is appealing.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Ballroomblitz:
So here's a quick update. Did a full wipe off the phone, flashed the rom. Didn't install any apps that didn't come with the rom. Thought my issue was fixed, but alas the BT started disconnecting and reconnecting again. It's a bummer for me cuz I really do want to use the native Verizon video calling, but can't live with the BT.

Addendum.....BT didn't drop while connected to BT earbuds.

Oh yeah. I flashed magisk 17.1 for root.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] schwinn8:
FWIW, my wife uses BT all the time, and she has no issues on her US998 -> VS996 20D setup. Believe me, if she did, she would be complaining to me a LOT!

My phone is on 20F, but I don't use BT much so I can't speak to that yet. I plan to update her to 20F but haven't gotten around to it yet.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] PerCompLLC:
I'm on 20f, and have been for about two weeks. No issues with bt at all. And I use bt all the time with my head unit on my car, my ear buds, and my bt headset in the office. Just my experience...
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Ballroomblitz:
I'm convinced that something isn't playing nicely in my stock Mazda Bose system. BT doesn't drop on anything else that I could tell. It's certainly confusing for me. Wipe phone, install us998 20e, and there's no problem. Connected to the same audio system that can't seem to stay connected on the Verizon rom.

Appreciate the responses.
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] schwinn8:
Sorry to hear that... Bose is awful, so it certainly could be the issue, haha. (I have Bose on my Cadillac... it's ok, but nothing impressive honestly.... I've never been impressed with Bose, and I used to sell their hardware back in the day.)

Could you consider going US998 and just adding in the feature you want? You mentioned video calling - for that, why not just use Hangouts (or some other service if you prefer)... it's far more reliable and reportedly better on image quality than VZ video is. It's also cross platform and cross-carrier.

As for VoLTE and such, there are threads here that talk about how you can enable that, too...
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Ballroomblitz:
I hear you man, and thanks. I guess I just got it in my head that as a Verizon customer, I wanted to use the service that's supposed to be available to me. Pisses me off that they can withhold particular parts of their service just because I didn't buy the phone from them. It's ok. I'm over it and moving on to other things. ;)
[LG V30 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] cmrntnnr:
I definitely share your pain. Thankfully, Verizon hasn't disabled VoLTE on stock US998. That said, it can be a headache to get it going depending on past service on the phone/sim and current Vzw service settings.

For VoLTE, the us998 open market rom will show an hd-voice option under the advanced calling menu within network settings menu. If it is available and active then flick it on and you should be all good. It isn't always so easy and is probably the source of your irritation. I have experienced cases where advanced calling is either missing all together or it is present but hd-voice is greyed out and switched to off. There are several ways to bring it to life.

-If you want VoLTE and VoWifi, then check out this page

https://xdaforums.com/lg-v30/how-to/wtf-lg-v30-t3790500/post76613814#post76613814

by [MENTION=7844333]lmservas[/MENTION] and follow his instructions.

-If VoWifi isn't a concern then any of these three methods should work.

a) Make a backup of your US998 v30 system, install a Vs996 rom, switch on hd-calling, and restore your backup.

b) Pop the sim into a VoLTE capable android phone with a Vzw rom. Go into settings and enable hd-calling/advanced calling. Put the sim back into the v30, reboot.

c) crawl through Vzw's online menus to activate and turn on the service.
​

Perhaps someone with more knowledge can explain what is happening but it seems a bit is being flipped on Vzw's side or on the sim. You should be able to confirm that VoLTE is active by typing *#*#4636#*#* into the dialer and looking in the Phone Information tab. It won't show a VoLTE service icon on the status bar.