[VS996][STOCK][PIE]VS99630d_02_0821_ARB00.KDZ
- Thread starter ChazzMatt
- Start date
I have five of the US998 V30's here that I maintain on a Verizon network. The secret to getting them all on the 30c Pie update without an issue seemed to be doing a Refurbish through LGUP to the US99820h_00_0318.kdz KDZ. I had problems with the first 3 just trying to flash the TWRP zip of 30c directly, and in all cases the Refurbished fixed it. After that I just started with a Refurbish as a matter of course and things went much smoother. Seriously, Chazz does not make these suggestions just for fun, follow the guide he linked and your problems will disappear. I was able to get away with just doing the Refurbish step, but YMMV, so follow the full guide to be sure.
OK, changed back to H933 Nougat for the workaround in US998 KDZ post #6 -- for those who get stuck on the LG logo on Pie 30b. VS996 partitions (previous choice)should have been more compatible, but it didn't work for at least one person, while H933 did.
MicroMod777
Recognized Contributor
Finally got this to work! The US99830b rebooted a few times on its own. Let it settle for a while and I set it up fully and backed it up in TWRP then flashed the VS99630c and it took a little time to boot. Thanks all and for @ChazzMatt for directions. When flashing the Nougat kdz you have to remember to button dance instantly after LGUP reboots the install mentioned in the Pie threads. WiFi calling is having a setup issue but I bet it will settle down eventually. Update: I re-enabled the built in " My Verizon" app and the Wifi calling setup completed. I debloated everything and decide to experiment. Hope it helps!
Last edited:
Yes, as H933 Nougat will reinstall stock recovery and lose TWRP if you don't do the button dance immediately on reboot post H933 Nougat KDZ
Thanks! I just added some notes to that. US998 KDZ workaround post to inform people of that.
Last edited:
Edit: I had re-enable "My Verizon Services" system app in order to set/edit my location address for WiFi calling setup to complete.
Is august 1, 2019 still the latest security patch level? does that mean its the last one and no more?
Posting this here because it will be a linked post for Section 9 in the WTF Instructions.
Here are the ways to update from early Oreo US998 used in WTF Bootloader unlock back to Verizon firmware, specifically VS996 Pie (30c):
* LG V30 VS996-30c ROM
Dev JohnFawkes ROM based on full KDZ. Has DTS Stereo surround sound and all weather lockscreen animations enabled. Otherwise it's pure stock but can be installed via TWRP. We call it TWRP-flashable zip, but it's basically a "ROM". After flashing it in TWRP, then just re-install Magisk. Debloat with Titanium backup.
* [VS996][STOCK][PIE]LG V30 VS99630c_00_0904_ARB00.KDZ
This thread we are in right now. See post #2. Has both LG KDZ and JohnFawkes files, with instructions on how to install as well as compatible Dev Patched LGUP for Pie, if you need to install KDZ instead of TWRP flashable zip.
* [ROM][VS996] Verizon LG V30 Pie 30c Debloated Rom
Debloated version of 30c by MicroMod777. But you must FIRST be on full 30c -- either through JohnFawkes TWRP-flashable zip or full KDZ -- before flashing this via TWRP to then remove stuff. If you flash it only, you will mess up your phone. After flashing it in TWRP, then just re-install Magisk.
Here are the ways to update from early Oreo US998 used in WTF Bootloader unlock back to Verizon firmware, specifically VS996 Pie (30c):
* LG V30 VS996-30c ROM
Dev JohnFawkes ROM based on full KDZ. Has DTS Stereo surround sound and all weather lockscreen animations enabled. Otherwise it's pure stock but can be installed via TWRP. We call it TWRP-flashable zip, but it's basically a "ROM". After flashing it in TWRP, then just re-install Magisk. Debloat with Titanium backup.
* [VS996][STOCK][PIE]LG V30 VS99630c_00_0904_ARB00.KDZ
This thread we are in right now. See post #2. Has both LG KDZ and JohnFawkes files, with instructions on how to install as well as compatible Dev Patched LGUP for Pie, if you need to install KDZ instead of TWRP flashable zip.
* [ROM][VS996] Verizon LG V30 Pie 30c Debloated Rom
Debloated version of 30c by MicroMod777. But you must FIRST be on full 30c -- either through JohnFawkes TWRP-flashable zip or full KDZ -- before flashing this via TWRP to then remove stuff. If you flash it only, you will mess up your phone. After flashing it in TWRP, then just re-install Magisk.
Last edited:
Thread updated with both LG Firmware and Android Host Files mirrors to VS996 30d KDZ.
[VS996][STOCK][PIE]VS99630d_02_0821_ARB00.KDZ
3.5GB
Only for North American variants -- EXCEPT T-mobile H932. NOT for H930, H930G, H930D, H930DS!
_________
No TWRP flashable zip yet. See discussion below. JohnFawkes was nice enough to keep us updated through Pie but he really can't do it now. Possibly @seadersn can, one last time? They worked as a team after @westwood24 started the effort.
From another thread:
[VS996][STOCK][PIE]VS99630d_02_0821_ARB00.KDZ
3.5GB
Only for North American variants -- EXCEPT T-mobile H932. NOT for H930, H930G, H930D, H930DS!
_________
No TWRP flashable zip yet. See discussion below. JohnFawkes was nice enough to keep us updated through Pie but he really can't do it now. Possibly @seadersn can, one last time? They worked as a team after @westwood24 started the effort.
From another thread:
Last edited:
So i changed my v30 plus from us998 to vs996 oreo. When i tried the first update to pie it just looped. Is the problem that caused that fixed? I'm not unlocked or rooted. Thx
No it was the first pie release that looped on me so i went back to oreo to be able to use my v30 plus.
Last edited:
Thanks must have been in first pie release and now ok, i didnt pay any attention to it till now...
Similar threads
Top Liked Posts
-
There are no posts matching your filters.
-
5* Do NOT update to Pie yet if you wish to unlock bootloader in order to root.
For bootloader unlock purposes, you will need to temporarily convert to North American variant with fastboot flash commands (known as Frankenstein) and temporarily downgrade to early Oreo KDZ versions with no later than July 2018 security patch. After bootloader unlock and TWRP installation, then you can use H933 TWRP flashable zip (ROM) to update to most recent Verizon firmware while having root. Read the Root Sticky here if you wish to know more.
* If you've already updated to Pie with locked bootloader, see post #3 for instructions on how to downgrade to earlier Oreo firmware to first unlock bootloader. Or downgrade back to most recent Oreo because you decided you don't like Pie.
* If you have no desire to unlock bootloader or your bootloader is already unlocked, see full image KDZ and KDZ-based TWRP-flashable zips below.
* ALSO do NOT update to LG stock Pie yet if you wish to run LOS-16 "Pie" custom ROMs -- at least for now. See REASON HERE. Stock Pie update conflicts with LOS-16 Pie, even if you downgrade back to stock Oreo. After stock Pie update, your phone has been permanently changed/degraded when going back to Oreo for custom ROMs. Using Permissive kernel can overcome some of those issues, but you have been warned.
Whereas you do need to update to stock Pie first as a foundation before trying to install "Android 10" LOS-17 custom ROMs. However, those ROMs are still unfinished work in progress -- so if you don't like them and want to go back to the older stable LOS-16 "Pie" custom ROMs, then you've totally ignored the warning above. Again, stock Pie makes permanent changes.
NOTE: After installing Pie, if you get weird lag,
* try this fix. Just make a backup in LG Bridge. Nothing else. Somehow CREATING the backup (but not actually using it to restore anything) re-sets some stuff in Pie, so it acts like it should? I know it sounds strange but it works. Thanks to @thefpspower for the tip!
* OR If that doesn't work or you don't have access to PC, try this: go to Settings> Restart & Reset> Reset App Preferences. Thanks to @HoussiLAM for that tip. Both may do the exact same thing, I've not experimented to see.5[VS996][STOCK][PIE]VS99630d_02_0821_ARB00.KDZ
3.5GB
Only for North American variants -- EXCEPT T-mobile H932. NOT for H930, H930G, H930D, H930DS!
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* Android File Hosts MIRROR
* LG-Firmwares MIRROR
md5: 33f28828c855418e34e7bf4eb0ca2ae3
TWRP FLASHABLE VERSION (ROM):
NONE YET
VS996 30D seems to be basically 30C with old August 2019 security update, even though Verizon claimed 2020 security update. Dev proved otherwise. There's absolutely no changes over 30C firmware and the TWRP flashable zip made from it is problematic. Forget about it and use 30C below.
__________________________________________
PREVIOUS FIRMWARE (2019)
[VS996][STOCK][PIE]LG V30 VS99630c_00_0904_ARB00.KDZ
3.5GB
Only for North American variants -- EXCEPT T-mobile H932. NOT for H930, H930G, H930D, H930DS!
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* LG Bridge MIRROR
(Thanks to @drewcu!)
* Android File Hosts MIRROR
* LG-Firmwares MIRROR
* Mega MIRROR
(Thanks to @HueyT!)
* Google Drive MIRROR
(Thanks to @HueyT!)
md5: c49d3a56acc3aa7f51f8a6ca72fc666a
TWRP FLASHABLE VERSION (ROM):
(Thanks to @JohnFawkes!)
* MAIN DOWNLOAD THREAD (see post #1)
* Android File Hosts MIRROR
3.1 GB
md5: 04b46053e4fe028f6fe239ac6460c85d
Only for North American variants -- EXCEPT T-mobile H932. NOT for H930, H930G, H930D, H930DS!
Flash the "ROM" with latest TWRP. Flash Magisk + @JohnFawkes AnyKernel 3 RCTD Remover (root checker disabler) immediately afterwards before rebooting to system. It's just stock KDZ but in TWRP-flashable version. Not debloated nor meant to be updated in the future. It's just a very convenient mechanism to have newer stock firmware instead of using dev patched LGUP to flash partitions, etc.
This TWRP flashable zip has the new Pie encryption disabled. No encryption enforced, but you can encrypt in TWRP if you want afterwards.
The dev recommends formatting data before installing this TWRP-flashable zip: "format data before flashing, not wipe but format". That's your decision. Others have not.
* Stable TWRP 3.3.1 is recommended by our TWRP dev for Pie.
TWRP-FLASHABLE NOTES:
If those instructions above do not work for you for some reason, then go through these full blown steps (adapted from Section 6 of WTF Instructions):
a. Wipe Data – Factory Reset
b. Install – set storage to the External SD (if you have a microSD card) OR drag necessary files over from PC once in TWRP.
c. Install the TWRP-flashable zip
d. Install the latest stable Magisk zip.
e. Install @JohnFawkes AnyKernel 3 RCTD Remover (root checker disabler); this disables LG's firmware root checks, which may impede performance.
f. FORMAT DATA (Select WIPE, then FORMAT DATA, then select yes.)
Do NOT delete your OS, but you do need to FORMAT your data , not just "wipe" it this time. Otherwise you may get an encryption error when you boot up the first time. If you get any red mount errors, go back to the TWRP reboot menu and select reboot to recovery and try to FORMAT DATA again. Then, after successfully formatting...
g. Reboot – "Reboot Recovery" from TWRP reboot menu (choose to reboot back to Recovery). Now that the data partition has been formatted, TWRP needs to reload the recovery partition for usage. If you skip this step, when Magisk is installed again below, it may think that /data is still encrypted and set "preserve force encryption". This is also a good sanity check that LG encryption has been removed from /data.
h. Re-flash the Magisk zip again. (This is to make sure, due to Pie changes.)
i. Reboot – to System (NOW you are finally rebooting your phone! Until now this whole section has been done within TWRP.)
STRONG SUGGESTION: After successfully doing all this, when you finally boot back to LG Pie, install an app like this to easily facilitate rebooting to TWRP recovery in the future: Recovery Reboot. Allow it root privileges when asked by Magisk and put icon shortcut on your desktop.
Also, please make another TWRP backup.
___________
Screenshots thanks to @belfastraven:
__________
Here's how to flash with LGUP:
----------------------------
UPGRADING LG V30/V30+/V30S TO PIE KDZ FIRMWARE WITH LGUP
1) Go into download mode (power off completely, then hold volume up button while plugging in USB cable)
2) open patched LGUP and flash PIE KDZ either via UPGRADE (to keep your data, but see Note about TWRP) or via REFURBISH or PARTITION DL. If the latter, then in the pop up box "Select All". Use the attached patched LGUP in this post.
* NOTE: YOU CAN NOT USE LGUP "UPGRADE" IF YOU HAVE TWRP CUSTOM RECOVERY. LGUP "Upgrade" is like a manual OTA and is only for pure stock (but you can have unlocked bootloader). If you have TWRP custom recovery and want to use LGUP, then use PARTITION DL OR REFURBISH which will NOT keep your data and will wipe out TWRP. Or use the TWRP-flashable zip (ROM) instead of LGUP, which will keep your data and will keep TWRP.
3) IF your bootloader is unlocked, it will remain unlocked. If it's not unlocked, then you will just be updating to Pie -- but will have to temporarily downgrade to early Oreo if you ever want to unlock bootloader for root.
_
_________________
HOW TO INSTALL DEV PATCHED LGUP
0. UNINSTALL any prior LGUP version. Seriously. Go to Programs folder and delete the LGUP folder if you must.
1. DOWNLOAD THIS DUAL VERSION OF DEV PATCHED LGUP, made by @tecknight:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603845019
(Or use attached file from bottom of this post. Thanks to @tecknight! Please go here and click the THANK BUTTON!)
2. Extract LGUP_DualMode.zip to a folder on your PC.
3. Browse into the folder and launch LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.msi.
Follow the prompts to complete the install.
4. In that folder, right click and select "Run as Administrator" on "SetDev.bat" to set LGUP to developer mode. READ THAT AGAIN.
5. Launch LGUP using the desktop shortcut. NOT from folder icon!
As mentioned before, use UPGRADE, REFURBISH or PARTITION DL modes. REFURBISH and Partition DL are probably best.
WARNING: In LGUP do NOT go messing with modes not mentioned in these instructions. Especially do NOT use Chip Erase.
I don't care what anyone else tells you. If you listen to them, let them help you recover from messing up your phone.
https://9to5lg.com/lgup-1-15-manual-how-to-unbrick-restore-your-lg-devices-with-lgup/
It's all fairly easy. Most people breeze right through this. But if you have any problems, go through this list:
- Make sure you in download mode BEFORE opening the patched LGUP file.
This is at the top of the list as some people forget to do that. The remainder are in no particular order. If that doesn't work, - Try different USB port,
- Try different USB cable,
- Try different computer.
- Reinstall LG mobile drivers on your PC.
- Reinstall dev patched LGUP again.
- Reboot the computer.
If you ask for help, that's the list of items we are going to give you anyway.5We have LG Bridge KDZ server link for VS996! Thread now unlocked!
More mirrors to follow.5Verizon VS996 stock Pie OTA 30c hit today. See screenshots in post #2 of this KDZ thread, courtesy @belfastraven.
Full image KDZ should hit in a couple of days. We'll post it here, and fill in the blank links above.
Soon after @JohnFawkes will probably make a TWRP-flashable zip, generously donating his time and talents. Please do NOT ask for ETA! But it's finally here.
Until then, locking the thread back until we have the KDZ ready to post! Stand by...3SETTINGS
I know everyone has their own settings, but for new owners who want a reference point for all the various submenus and customization, I'll share screenshots of my settings. You can always change to what you like.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NCm643Y7prJhDLaS2 - Make sure you in download mode BEFORE opening the patched LGUP file.
New posts
-
-
P10 lite bootloader unlock (June 2020, Windows install)
- Latest: DamascusHibiscus
