Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] VM LS720V7 - Updating, Rooting, and Unbricking

[daffyducknj]

Which zip do I download? LS720ZV7_upgrade.zip, Odexed_Stock-LS720V7.zip or Deodexed_Stock-LS720V7.zip?

That depends on how your F3 is set up. If you're on V6, rooted, have removed a lot of the preinstalled software, and don't want to spend time rebuilding your F3 you need the upgrade zip.

If you want to start from scratch with V7, then the other zips are fine to use. Remember to wipe /system /boot /data /cache /sd-ext and dalvik cache before flashing.

You can also use the unbrick method if you want the cleanest path to upgrading with V7. It's also best to use this if your phone has soft bricked.

Whichever method you use, don't forget to use towelroot to reroot the F3, and upgrade CWMT to the latest version. Don't forget to make a nandroid backup before upgrading!

 

[xclusive36]

Which zip do I download? LS720ZV7_upgrade.zip, Odexed_Stock-LS720V7.zip or Deodexed_Stock-LS720V7.zip?

Anyone is fine. The upgrade is to switch from v6 to v7 if your getting the over the air update notification. It will allow you to keep everything you have installed. Just flash the update zip. > For this thread, flash the update.

On the other hand, the other two are stock roms. If you want a clean start, wipe data/factory reset and then advanced > wipe dalvik cache, then flash rom. It would be the same as if you just bought the phone. > http://androidforums.com/virgin-mobile-sprint-optimus-f3-all-things-root/844114-rom-stock-vm-stock-roms-4-1-2-a.html

 

[nyktovus]

currently rooted with v6 via the odexed v6.. whats the best way to put this update in.. update_zip or de/Odexed_stock via cwm?

the update messages began today and its already getting old.

thanx!

 

[xclusive36]

currently rooted with v6 via the odexed v6.. whats the best way to put this update in.. update_zip or de/Odexed_stock via cwm?

the update messages began today and its already getting old.

thanx!

The answer in the post above yours also applies to your question as well.

 

[cgb1100g]

Success - went from motochopped v6. Installed cwmt, made backup, installed update.zip from external sd, choose NO to fix root. Reboot. Download towel root- made it rain- success. updated SuperSu -all good.
Thank you~!

 

[Jeffrey373737]

I have a lg optimus f3 virgin mobile v7. Im trying to root it and i cant..ive downloaded towelroot and it says its successfully rooted but when i download supersu and try to update the binaries it says installation failed...ive tried resetting my phone and trying again but same thing occurs. Please help!

 

[gherkaul]

I have a lg optimus f3 virgin mobile v7. Im trying to root it and i cant..ive downloaded towelroot and it says its successfully rooted but when i download supersu and try to update the binaries it says installation failed...ive tried resetting my phone and trying again but same thing occurs. Please help!

Have you tried a different super-user app? There are several at the Playstore. See if the same thing happens. Be sure and install busybox as well, you can find an installer app at the Playstore too.

 

[Jeffrey373737]

Ive tried a bunch of them and all of them cant update the binaries

 

[gherkaul]

I guess I should have asked if you downloaded a root checker from the Playstore, first. Find out if Towel Root even worked, although I can't imagine why it wouldn't.

 

[harrymongster]

The website for the modified v7 update seems to be unreachable. Can anyone send me the file or have another link?

 

[Jeffrey373737]

I hard reset my phone. Ran towelroot and then downloaded root checker..and it says not rooted

 

[gherkaul]

I'm afraid I don't know what to tell you. The towel root exploit is the only one I know of that works. Unfortunately there is no guarantee it will for every device.

 

[daffyducknj]

The website for the modified v7 update seems to be unreachable. Can anyone send me the file or have another link?

Check your PM.

 

[xclusive36]

Yeah, I am getting the same thing: E:Error in /external_sd/LS720ZV7_upgrade.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.

I am on V6.

It wont work for v5. As for the status 7 error, something is conflicting with something you have installed. I suggest flashing the stock rom in both cases. Wipe before flashing.

The servers down at the moment. Ill fix it when i get home from work.

 

[Jeffrey373737]

What do you mean by flashing the rom..im new to this

 

[xclusive36]

What do you mean by flashing the rom..im new to this

I don't think that was meant for you. I replied to an older post.

The server's back up now.

 

[Jeffrey373737]

I dont know what i should do...i just want to be able to put apps on my sd card...anyone know if the f3 will get the newest version of android..ik that supports it

 

[Kasenomateru]

I dont know what i should do...i just want to be able to put apps on my sd card...anyone know if the f3 will get the newest version of android..ik that supports it

Nothing 100% solid on that. Only rumors that this phone is getting the kitkat update. We are however have a work around but since you're not familiar it will be difficult to understand how to do it.

 

[Jeffrey373737]

What do i have to do

 

[harold95]

I dont know what i should do...i just want to be able to put apps on my sd card...anyone know if the f3 will get the newest version of android..ik that supports it

with the information i found on this forum i was able to move apps to the sd card. all u have to do is read read read. its all here.

 

[xclusive36]

What do i have to do

If you can't root your phone then your stuck with the internal memory to install apps with.

 

[Jeffrey373737]

Ive redone what the forums said multiple times...does it have anything to do with kernel #

 

[ThePDW]

Any word on the updated radio.img or if that's coming out?

 

[xclusive36]

Any word on the updated radio.img or if that's coming out?

I included the updated radio in the stock rom. I decided against posting a radio update by it's self or with the v7 update; At least for now. I'm currently focused on trying to get a cm rom up and running. I'm getting close

 

[gherkaul]

Ive redone what the forums said multiple times...does it have anything to do with kernel #

Have you been able to root your f3 yet? The last I heard Towel Root did not work for your device.