bg4m3r
Android Expert
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I rooted my volt with kingroot then found recovery and flashed using rashr from app store and got teamwiz recovery then booted back up. And then downloaded every rom except Cm12 and flashed and never really had a problem. I was actually able to do the same with the lg realm except I wasn't able to find a custom rom because they don't have have but I don't mind helping someone out and i did the use a computer except to move files around on my SD card
You can using kingroot and then download rashr from app store and flash the recovery for the volt and you'll have a your recovery and then you just download the rom you want and flash it
I used one version and I kept getting pop-ups and really buggy and then I saw an update and I used it and it worked smoothly so then I downloaded my ROMs and haven't had problems
That's crazy are you on boost or virgin mobile? And my LTE stays on and what's crazy is whenever I connect to WiFi my phones a lot slower on WiFi than LTE and even my 3g speed is crazy fast. Where I live I'm either on 1x or no service but I get 3g and LTE but mainly 3g and I've been really impressed with this rom.
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EzReFlazhin
Lurker
You read my mind ive been telling people for over a month now and i hate all caps but DO NOT USE KINGROOT!!! It installs itself into the system fw and root of the system so even if you remove root fully it WILL be there after a f reset or even a new rom is flashed. I know rooting is tough at first and the quickest method seems persuading especially with the overwhelming studying and terminology that comes with the process but its not worth your personal info being used and leaked by anyone working on kingroot. Just remember root requires you to accept that the whole system and every permission is seen by and recorded by root and su. Please use trusted methods. Save yourself a headache.
Mike Desouza
Lurker
This seems like a great thread with a lot of great information, but I might have run into a problem.
First of all, I am NEW to Android in General. I currently own a Sprint Prepaid LG Volt (which I have activated on Ring Plus). This is my FIRST Android phone and I am still learning how to use to properly. My biggest complaint so far was that there are no LockScreen Notifications telling me I have missed calls. I have tried some app that add notifications to the lockscreen but I a not very happy with them. So I heard that the new firmware 5.0-5.1.1 Lollipop fixes this problem for me, so I want to install it. Since the Volt is still stuck on 4.4.2 I assumed the only way to do that was to root the phone first.
So I tried using DP Tools, but ran into problems. I tried the BACKUP option first. I selected a folder called "LG Backup" on my "D" Drive with a file name "Backup(7.9.2015)" (assuming the proper file extension is automatically added by the program). The phone did prompt me for backup confirmation, i agreed and i started seeing file names flash on the bottom of the screen, and it eventually said it was successful. However all I ended up with is a file called "LG" (with no file extension) in the root of my "D" Drive. Nothing in the folder I specified at all. Tried it twice with the exact same result. What am I doing wrong?
Then I tried to ROOT my phone. I started the root, my phone reboot and then I got a message saying I had to manually unplug it, turn it off, then press the UP volume button and plug it back in. That seemed to work, but after the Message saying the SU Script should start within 1 minute, nothing happens. The Script does not start and the phone just stays at 0% on the update screen (but there is a box at the bottom of the screen with the word "ROOTED" in Red. I assume that means it failed, so manually rebooted the phone and (to my surprise) the "SuperSU" app was on my phone. It didnt make any sense to me since the process did not complete, but there is was. I tried the DP Tools option "Check Root" and got the SuperSU popup on the phone, but did not press anything in time so DP Tools actually Removed the Root. I was able to confirm that since the SuperSU app then went missing. So I did the whole process again, and it happened EXACTLY the same way (still failing to complete but giving me the SuperSU app anyway). I checked the root again and this time make sure I pressed "GRANT" when the popup came up on the phone. I even downloaded a Root Checker app from the app store and it also confirmed the phone is rooted. How is this Possible?
I have a bad feeling that the root didnt really finish properly but I somehow just got the SuperSU app anyway. I am not sure what to do at this point. I dont know if I need to try and Unroot it again and then re-root with another root software, or just forget about all the problems that occurred and just continue under the assumption that it is indeed properly rooted.
Also, I have NO IDEA how to install Android 5.1.1 on my phone, where to get the ROM, or what to do with it after I do.
Hopefully someone can offer me some assistance. Thanks in advance.
Phone:
LG Volt - Sprint Prepaid
Android 4.4.2
Software: LS740ZV5
Purchased Brand New by me.
First of all, I am NEW to Android in General. I currently own a Sprint Prepaid LG Volt (which I have activated on Ring Plus). This is my FIRST Android phone and I am still learning how to use to properly. My biggest complaint so far was that there are no LockScreen Notifications telling me I have missed calls. I have tried some app that add notifications to the lockscreen but I a not very happy with them. So I heard that the new firmware 5.0-5.1.1 Lollipop fixes this problem for me, so I want to install it. Since the Volt is still stuck on 4.4.2 I assumed the only way to do that was to root the phone first.
So I tried using DP Tools, but ran into problems. I tried the BACKUP option first. I selected a folder called "LG Backup" on my "D" Drive with a file name "Backup(7.9.2015)" (assuming the proper file extension is automatically added by the program). The phone did prompt me for backup confirmation, i agreed and i started seeing file names flash on the bottom of the screen, and it eventually said it was successful. However all I ended up with is a file called "LG" (with no file extension) in the root of my "D" Drive. Nothing in the folder I specified at all. Tried it twice with the exact same result. What am I doing wrong?
Then I tried to ROOT my phone. I started the root, my phone reboot and then I got a message saying I had to manually unplug it, turn it off, then press the UP volume button and plug it back in. That seemed to work, but after the Message saying the SU Script should start within 1 minute, nothing happens. The Script does not start and the phone just stays at 0% on the update screen (but there is a box at the bottom of the screen with the word "ROOTED" in Red. I assume that means it failed, so manually rebooted the phone and (to my surprise) the "SuperSU" app was on my phone. It didnt make any sense to me since the process did not complete, but there is was. I tried the DP Tools option "Check Root" and got the SuperSU popup on the phone, but did not press anything in time so DP Tools actually Removed the Root. I was able to confirm that since the SuperSU app then went missing. So I did the whole process again, and it happened EXACTLY the same way (still failing to complete but giving me the SuperSU app anyway). I checked the root again and this time make sure I pressed "GRANT" when the popup came up on the phone. I even downloaded a Root Checker app from the app store and it also confirmed the phone is rooted. How is this Possible?
I have a bad feeling that the root didnt really finish properly but I somehow just got the SuperSU app anyway. I am not sure what to do at this point. I dont know if I need to try and Unroot it again and then re-root with another root software, or just forget about all the problems that occurred and just continue under the assumption that it is indeed properly rooted.
Also, I have NO IDEA how to install Android 5.1.1 on my phone, where to get the ROM, or what to do with it after I do.
Hopefully someone can offer me some assistance. Thanks in advance.
Phone:
LG Volt - Sprint Prepaid
Android 4.4.2
Software: LS740ZV5
Purchased Brand New by me.
bg4m3r
Android Expert
Your phone rooted fine. The script never appeared to run for me either. I'm assuming this is due to some error in the interface script. If the phone was not properly rooted, you wouldn't have gotten the SU prompt on your phone.
As for the backup stuff, were you using the backup software included with the phone or in DP Tools? I'm not sure why it would not put it where you wanted it and I've not used either method. The LG file is likely the backup and would work fine, however, once you get a custom recovery installed you will be able to make a full backup on your sd card. This is the preferred method, so don't worry about the other.
Since you are a novice here, proceed with caution, read everything a couple times before doing something. In order to install a ROM, you will need to root and install TWRP, which is available in this forum. There are 2 versions, one for KitKat and one for Lollipop, so be sure to get the right one. All ROMs for this phone are on this forum. I don't know of any anywhere else. Be advised, while a Lollipop ROM will give you the lockscreen notifications you seek, it will break many other things. You'll need to read through the threads for the ROMs to see what is and isn't working and decide if it's worth it. Also, many people have had issues with losing LTE with the lollipop ROMs.
There are instructions for how to install things in their respective threads, so please understand if I don't go into those details here.
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Tossici
Newbie
Don't rush. Read these posts. Read others. Go back and read again. It will make installing a recovery and flashing a rom easier when you're ready. In the meantime the stock room is pretty good. Next Lockscreen from Microsoft will give you all the Lockscreen notifications that your looking for and Microsoft rolls out updates regularly.
sellersj27
Well-Known Member
So I went and flashed blisspop and lost lte. I downgraded and rerooted and installed zv5, but no luck. I can't flash the vm apn fix.... It just says that it can't open the file in twrp... Anyone have any recommendations??
I'm trying the DP Tools method and my virus checker (Symantec) complains that there's a Trojan in the .exe. Anyone else experience this? I got to the download page by clicking the DP Tools link (option # 2) on the first post of this thread which took me to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60167989&postcount=1 and clicking on the green download link there took me to https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934556104 from where I got the .exe.
bg4m3r
Android Expert
That's because technically it uses a virus like method to do what needs to be done. Sometimes anti virus programs flag rooting apps. DPTools is safe, I've used it myself.
Thanks. Switching to the default Windows Defender and then downloading let me bring the app up.
Important: you need to have the 32 bit Visual C++ Redistributable dll installed. Otherwise, you get a popup and the script hangs and even though you see a red Rooted, you don't get rooted. I went through it twice until I realized the popup with the missing dll message was significant. Installed the dll and then it's a breeze. I believe the only manual effort is going into download mode which the screen tells you how to do.
mjhealy1978
Android Enthusiast
Hey bg4m3r,Regarding KingRoot:
I am not recommending that anyone use it to root their phone. First of all, it's not truly rooting the phone because if you uninstall the app, you lose root. This is also suspicious because who knows exactly what it's doing, especially with admin privileges. Please use one of the methods below to root your phone.
CURRENT METHODS
LG Unified Drivers (for methods 2 & 3)
1- Towelroot - zv3 ONLY (done on phone)
2- DP Tools - best choice, all versions (computer required)
3- LG One Click Root - all versions (computer required)
Refer to steps 7 & 8 in the depreciated guide for info on debloating and restoring carrier identification.
NOTE:
When I used the current methods for zv4 and zv5, it did not show the script to install SuperSU as it does in the video. However, when I rebooted the phone (hold power for 5+ sec rather than pull the battery), SuperSU was installed and I had root.
DEPRECIATED METHOD - use as last resort only!
NOTE:
This guide walks you through getting rooted and on the current stock system. However, since we have a few custom ROMs in a usable state, once you get root, you can switch over to following the instructions for the ROM you wish to install instead. However, I would recommend following the guide completely and making a backup of the stock system before trying out any ROMs.
Several of the files have an MD5 listed below them. You can use this to verify that the file downloaded correctly. Install this hash checker and compare the MD5 of your file to the one listed. (Android MD5 Checker)
Step 1 - Gather materials for zv3 downgrade
WARNING: You will lose data in the downgrade process. Prepare your phone accordingly.
What you will need:
zv3 stock tot file (Mirror) - DL to computer
MD5 = 0D7AAAFB6742CEAB7BCAEECBAE3C1F39
LG Flash Tool 1.8, Megalock, and LS740 DLL - DL to computer
MD5= C1825BA208611B23B9B0D4aBDD0C5731
LG Universal Drivers - DL to computer
Step 2 - Setup your computer
Uninstall any and all phone related drivers and software currently on your computer from any phone you've had. You can reinstall them once the downgrade is complete if you still need them.
Reboot the computer.
Install the driver package.
Reboot the computer.
Install the LG Flash Tool to the root of your drive.
Place the DLLs (megalock and ls740) and tot file in the folder with the flash tool.
With the phone off, and USB cable plugged into your computer, hold Vol + and plug the cable into the phone. (Some drivers may install, allow this to happen.)
Continue holding Vol + until download mode loads. See screenshot.
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In Device Manager on your computer, find LGE AndroidNet USB Serial Port (under Ports) and set it to port 41 (COM41).
Leave your phone connected and set it aside for now.
Step 3 - Flashing zv3
Open the LG Flash Tool. On the config window, make it look like the picture below
(note the DLL, S/W, and Action Mode) and hit OK:
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On the main window, hit the yellow arrow at the far left.
Once it finishes, unplug the cable from the computer, and plug it back in to start the flashing process.
When the phone reboots, it will boot into the MiniOS setup screen.
(You can now disconnect the phone and close the Flash Tool.
Don't worry about any fail messages from the flash tool.)
On the MiniOS screen, hold power and tap Normal Boot.
Rebooting will take several minutes, DON'T PANIC!
If you don't have service, just use ##72786# dialer code to reactivate.
Step 4 - Rooting zv3 and installing TWRP
Download these:
Towelroot - DL to phone
Flashify
SuperSU - DL to phone (extSD)
TWRP (Mirror) - DL to phone (extSD)
MD5= E8B53F5E82A969006255FDA04B838872
Install and run Towelroot.
Install and use Flashify to install the TWRP image as Recovery Image.
Boot into recovery and use TWRP to install SuperSU.
For safety's sake, you may want to make a backup while you're here.
Info break - Dalvik, ART, Odex, Deodex
Here's a couple articles to help you decide if you want Dalvik or ART, or Odex or Deodex.
Odex vs Deodex
Dalvik vs ART
It has been reported that ART does not work with the deodexed zv5 ROM.
Step 5 - Upgrading to zv5
Download the ROM - DL to phone (extSD)
Odexed Rom MD5: f742b326f95d082709c8d57c33b89566
Deodexed Rom MD5: c05f67f6b5bb9aa4060ad26c5f3357ac
Heavily Debloated ROM - DL to phone (extSD)
MD5: 2eb0d55221dbb350a0951c7ea83d683c
Download radio - DL to phone (extSD)
radio MD5 = F3F42DD1DF5C04F77CFD914CF042A01E
While you can flash without wiping, a clean install is advised, especially with the debloated ROM. You may have to do a factory reset after otherwise.
Boot into recovery and install the ROM and radio.
If you don't have service, just use ##72786# dialer code to reactivate.
This would be another good time to make a backup in TWRP.
(You can delete the one you made earlier)
Step 6 - Factory Reset
Skipping from zv3 to zv5 triggers some odd behavior/minor breakage. It is advised that you do a factory reset after installing zv5 if you skipped over zv4. If you just updated from zv4, this may not be necessary.
Be aware that this will wipe all user data on the phone.
Step 7 - Restore Carrier Identification
This may or may not apply to you, but many people lose their carrier identification during the downgrade process. The phone still seems to function fine, but displays 'LG' as the carrier everywhere, and it is possible that this could interfere with PRL/Profile updating. To restore your carrier identification, you just need to flash an APN fix in recovery after booting the phone.
Sprint Fix
Boost Fix
Virgin Fix
Step 8 - Debloating
I'm leaving this up to you.
Here is a list of safe to remove/freeze apps.
Just be careful and make backups of anything you aren't absolutely sure to want to be rid of.
Disclaimer
As always, the responsibility for the results of this information is at your own risk.
We'll happily help you fix any problems, just don't blame us for breaking your phone.
Credits
Huge credit to asmugone for getting the stock zv3 tot file!
He had to pay for this, so please send him a donation!
Thanks to Team Codefire for creating bump.
Thanks to whoshotjr2006 for TWRP
Thanks to kwknott for the zv5 ROM.
Thanks to everyone else who contributed time and knowledge to getting this stuff working!
Been a while! I just bought a new Volt, was wondering it should be on ZV3 out of the box, so is it ok to towelroot, than flashify the twrp Image, than flash SuperSU, than flash the ROM odexed/deodexed & radio fix, that should get me to zv5 correct? Please any help would be great! Thanx in advance!
If you bought a new Volt, why do you think it is ZV3? Instead of speculating, please take a look at the Volt and it should make life easier for all.
I bought one this past weekend and it was a ZV4 which promptly updated to ZV5. Rooting was trivial using option 2 (just read the last two pages of this thread for gotchas). I'm a newbie and have yet to read about the radio fix and whether it would apply to the case I described.
mjhealy1978
Android Enthusiast
I was under the impression that they all started at ZV3 cuzy first Volt did & I've read 3 others recently that said they were on ZV3 also. But the Kingroot say I used that on ZV5, couldn't I flash with good ol flashify the twrp image, than the zv5 rooted rom deodexed or odexed & then I wouldn't have to worry about kingroot cuz I've read that it's a tad bit shady LOL but I've also read that with a factory reset you loose root with kingroot so by flashing a prerooted rom it should take care of that kingroot stuff! Please does anyone smarter than me have any insight? Please & thank you!
Instead of speculating about various options, wouldn't it be simpler for you to tell us what your new Volt comes with? Then we can give you answers targeting that exact version.