[Verizon LG G2] TNShark:
(Note: I didn't make any of this software. I just found it all and brought it together. I apologize for not being able to add direct links to each post I got this all from, I didn't record the sites I got them from.)

This is for the people who were unlucky enough to own a VS980 LG G2, rather than the other models which are loved by developers, a phone that is incredibly finicky and niche...

I honestly wish somebody made a guide like this for us VS980 users (a phone which most ROMs don't work on, has a locked bootloader, etc...) before I had to experience this pain.

(Okay, rant over.)

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However, I have done it anyway and installed 7.1.1 Nougat on the VS980

(If you don't know the pain I'm talking about, consider yourself lucky...)

I've also gathered all the necessary files to one place so you won't have to hunt like I did. Following this guide to a T should result in a "effortless" to a "dang, I had to do something" modding experience

"Basic" Steps:

Install ALL tools Necessary (Drivers, Programs, Etc...)

Downgrade to Kitkat

Root

Install TWRP and Kernel

Erase Phone

Install Bootstack

Install ROM (CM14.1)

Install Gapps

Reboot and Enjoy (Might take a while first boot.)

Additional Notes (So you guys don't do what I do)

The files are all downloadable here:

Mega: https://mega.nz/folder/nOQiSZhA#geOCtLtVnEqVABogOXhmvA

(The files are 3.3GB so it will take a while.)

Use MegaDownloader to bypass Mega's download restrictions:

https://megadownloader.en.softonic.com/

The folders are marked accordingly to the "Basic" steps listed above.

Follow each of them in order and Open the "READ ME" text file in each for instructions.

Good luck!

(Sorry for the Bland-looking Post and Files, I don't really have a knack for making colorful Guides.)

EXTRA:

If you'd like to try getting 8.1, Here's a link to a ROM (I tested) that works:

https://xdaforums.com/lg-g2/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v5-6-t3802329

Just make sure you flash the bootstack. Files are found in Folder: "9.Things to Try"

Basically follow the same steps (Downgrading, TWRP, etc...)

-Use Magisk to Root (Better than Super SU because, installed properly, it will hide your root so you don't

have to use Root Cloak.) <=(Pokémon GO)

NOTICE: WHEN REBOOTING AFTER FLASHING,

DO NOT

PRESS INSTALL SUPER SU

Just press do not install. You can root later....

[ Installing Super SU can possibly brick your phone and you'll have to start over :( ]

(It's just that every time I press that button, it never works... but I'm not sure :p )

If you brick your phone (Black screen of death), you can use a USB jig to get it to download mode and use the .kdz flasher (Lg Flash Tool) to restart from the beginning with the stock software.

USB jigs are really cheap (like <2$. I just made one myself :p ) and are incredibly useful to get out of tight situations. If you plan on modding a lot in the future, you should consider getting one.

(If you don't know what I am talking about, try to keep it that way.)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

I thought I should add this (You're welcome BTW)

Bootstacks:

https://xdaforums.com/verizon-g2/development/vs980-resources-bootstacks-unofficial-t3050777/amp/

Stock Kdz and Tot Files:

https://lg-kdz-firmware.com/lg-g2-firmware/36.html

(If any download links don't work, I can update them)