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Root LG Tribute Stock ZV5 Deodexed & Unmodified [4.4.2]

nannycrick said:
Reporting in on my second Tribute. My first one broke. Got this one rooted, and flashed DSv2 rom but..
can't get TWRP to run a backup. It says.."out of available memory! ". I've debloated the unneeded stuff out, and installed a KitKat SD Card Fix app from Google Play to fix the "write" issue. Now I need to do a backup. I clean flashed this rom, and everything works. I don't get it!?

Just a FYI...Windows 10 Evaluation Copy will run SDK Tools & ADB Bridge if you have Java and your required phone drivers installed. No problems ! I'm running x86 or 32 bit version in my old Acer netbook. Nice job Microsoft !
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I am not sure what is causing the backup issue if you are certain your device has enough space for the backup.

You can try this TWRP I built for the Tribute a while back. Not sure if it will help but may be worth a try.

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Thanks for responding SuperR. I figured out the issue. (It was a noob issue really! LOL!)
I had to click to choose to save the backup on my external sd card instead of the internal, which is the default choice. Duh huh!
Once I clicked that tab to change the choice, my backup ran!
I've been running rooted phones for eight years now, and every year, I learn I'm still a noob!
 
Curtis1973 said:
how well does that version of twrp work SuperR?
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I do not own this device so I really don't know first hand. I think only one person has tested it so far since I have not posted it publicly until now. I was told it boots and functions properly but that is about all I know. Let us know your experience :)
 
Hi Curtis1973, I can tell you this version of TWRP does the job. It runs a little slow when wiping cache & dalvic, and with some zips, you have to disable verification. A little dangerous but it's what I had to do to get Viper4androidFx and a good version of Walkman player. So far, my backups work. Although it has to be installed with Flashify but still no prob. Fix permissions also works as expected. (Had to use it to fix an app fc issue). No problems except the random zip verification issue.

BTY...as a former Slimbean 3.1 user, I want to thank you for all the hard work you put in to take the One V to a better level. It made it a great phone, and I cried the day my phone died. (I'm female so I get emotional about such losses!) I loved it! Thank you again!
 
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You are very welcome. I actually have an update to slimbean 3.1 for the One V but there is no one left to use it lol. Yeah I loved my One V. Im liking this phone as a stable daily for calling etc. I am working on a custom rom but its slow going with work taking up much of my time. But I will upload what I have soon as able.
 
I wish my One V could've been saved but it went swimming where phones should NEVER go and I wasn't about to try to revive it!
The Tribute is a good phone, and with continued development, will get better. I found a solution for a "duplicating" file issue...11ext2internal mod script for the LG Optimus F3 found on it's own forum here. Install it as directed, reboot, then uncheck the auto link to sd feature in Links2SD. (Trying to run both will cause a conflict fc. Sd card unreadable.)
It ran, and no more duplicating pics, etc! I have move available internal memory now. 1.04 Gb.
I have a 16GB Sandisk class 10 card. Now all we need is Sandix's SD Swap Fx3 ported to this baby, and we're good on the storage/memory issues !
 
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hi i have rooted my LG LS660P (sprint) then i wanted sim unlock and writed this files on my phone...
@ECHO off
color 0a
title NetworkTools for Android
echo Welcome to network tools for Android!
echo This release uses binarys compiled for dSploit (awesome app)
echo In this release:
echo. - arpspoof
echo. - ettercap
echo. - hydra
echo. - tcpdump
echo. - and all required libs
echo.
echo.
echo Please press [ENTER] to install
pause
goto:install

:install
cls
echo Making Bridge...
adb kill-server
adb start-server
echo Mounting System...
adb shell su -c "mount -o rw,remount /system"
echo Copying Tools To Device...
adb push tools /sdcard/tmp/tools
echo Copying Internals...
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/arpspoof/arpspoof /system/bin/arpspoof
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/ettercap/ettercap /system/bin/ettercap
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/ettercap/etterfilter /system/bin/etterfilter
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/ettercap/etterlog /system/bin/etterlog
adb shell su -c "mkdir /system/usr/share/ettercap/"
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/ettercap/share/etter.conf /system/usr/share/ettercap/etter.conf
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/hydra/hydra /system/bin/hydra
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/hydra/usernames /system/bin/usernames
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/tcpdump/tcpdump /system/bin/tcpdump
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/libs/libcrypto.so /system/lib/libcrypto.so
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/libs/libgif.so /system/lib/libgif.so
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/libs/libltdl.so /system/lib/
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/libs/libnet.so /system/lib/libnet.so
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/libs/libpcap.so /system/lib/libpcap.so
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/libs/libpcre.so /system/lib/libpcre.so
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/libs/libssh.so /system/lib/libssh.so
adb shell su -c "cp /sdcard/tmp/tools/libs/libssl.so /system/lib/libssl.so
echo Removing Temporary Files...
adb shell su -c "rm -r /sdcard/tmp/tools"
echo Done!
cls
echo NetworkTools has been installed on your device!
echo.
pause

(this is bat file......
after this i cannot start my phone. after turn on will on screen LG logo and Security error. i have reseted my phone (hard reset) 100212 times but nothing, i cannot find KDZ firmware for this, cannot install TWRP or other recovery (for sdcard flash). anyone can help me?
 
The only thing that might help you is if your device can mount in Linux while in download mode. I am not familiar enough with LG devices to know. The hard reset will not help because it only wipes /data and the broken part is /system.
 
SuperR said:
The only thing that might help you is if your device can mount in Linux while in download mode. I am not familiar enough with LG devices to know. The hard reset will not help because it only wipes /data and the broken part is /system.
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if you know where can i find original KDZ file for offline recovery?.. i have extracted (backup) files. but dont know convert it to kdz file. ...
 
General_Scar said:
if you know where can i find original KDZ file for offline recovery?.. i have extracted (backup) files. but dont know convert it to kdz file. ...
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I do not know. Google may be able to help you find out how to convert your backup to kdz.
 
I wonder if someone can take the unmodified zv5 rom posted here to make a kdz for us. I don't know how as I'm a retired Windows tech by trade, but it's just a thought.
 
So a feedback report:
This is for the deodexed, debloated stock rom.

Upon wiping in recovery, I flash the ROM and error pops up. Wants to reboot and TWRP asks to install SU. Install, reboot, then able to flash the ROM. After it boots up I HAVE TO ENTER ##72786# to reset IMEI, etc. (Works on Sprint, Boost, and Virgin phones). Phone will reboot and enter hands free activation, data (3G/4G) works great then. [See *** below]

ROM is pretty stable, once settled. Still think MORE can be pulled out. The OTA can be pulled since it will fail (all stripped components missing from straight stock). Thinking some of the LG crap (proprietary) system apps can be yanked or replaced. I've replaced a few so far. I've even switched some out with the LG G3 apps (LGCameraApp3b.apk works, but if you set resolution above 1mb all pictures are grainy and pixaleted. Using in app filters works up to 10mb, as long as not using straight color. LGBrowser.apk [9.4 mb] will say error, tap on link again and it loads fine. LGQuickMemoPlus.apk works great. Plus a few more.)

I use XPOSED framework with a number of excellent modules, one being G3 Tweakbox - simply awesome.
I'm helping (read: in contact with) the developer of APPS2SD, Vicky Bonick, to get all the kinks/issues/bugs fixed. This is much more featured than "link2sd". App is on Play Store. Liking it a lot. I had "Bards Tale" plus 5 more +1 GB apps installed at the same time!!!

Thanks @SuperR for the ROM.

Don't know if this can/should be used on Virgin Mobile Walmart "data done right" plan. If someone can confirm yes or no please post a reply. Can the needed app be pushed to /system/priv-app? Or is it something else that needs to be done?

*** the ## phone code above will save you from spending +/- 45 minutes getting no where with Customer Service (CS). I have done this repeatedly. The reason is the ROM changes the IMEI and etc. for the phone, making it unusable with the DATA network, causing you to rely on CS. This is the same step they will tell you. So use it or call in, it's up to you.***
 
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Curtis1973 said:
You are very welcome. I actually have an update to slimbean 3.1 for the One V but there is no one left to use it lol. Yeah I loved my One V. Im liking this phone as a stable daily for calling etc. I am working on a custom rom but its slow going with work taking up much of my time. But I will upload what I have soon as able.
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I have 3 HTC 1 V's that are used for various things, great phones being single core. Thanks for the development you have contributed. Please do post the ROM, when you can. Glad there is still some love for the device.
 
I will dig out my thumb drives and locate the slimbean rom i last worked on. Ill try to get it posted before sunday. It is a great phone. I would still be using it if it had a bigger screen with a bit more memory.


Edit: actually the last update for slimbean htc one v is posted. Check the htc one v slimbeam cdma thread over at xda for the download. Thought I had not posted it but I had.
 
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I can try to compile it. I have linux. My only issue is internet speed. If someone could point me to a link possibly where i could download the kitkat 4.4.2 r2 source on windows, maybe i could help.
 
the email app has dissapeared with the debloated rom and you can't set any new wallpapers for the lock screen other than the stock ones when you try it says Unfortunately ,lock screen settings has stopped.
 
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