Root [Linaro]Volt Dos 1.0b 1/1/16

[spock1104]

I'm getting a load of frequency errors, here are my DMESG and LOGCAT logs attached. Despite this nothing seems to break, but it's the first time I've seen those error messages.

Thanks, hopefully I'll get time to look into it.

 

[stuartdisco]

Hi Spock, I hope you can answer this question. I have a Volt that I have not done much upgrading on. It's got whatever android it came with. I did run a root on it about a year ago. I think towelroot? But can't remember.
I really would like to get this OTG kernel update of yours. I have the file volt_dos_OTG1.zip and I was going to run it thru Flashify. But I just want to make sure I don't brick the phone.
If any of this helps, it's on android 4.4.2, kernel version is 3.4.0+, software version LS740ZV5.
Anyway, I was about to just run it thru Flashify but then it asked me if my backup is CWM or TWRP. I don't have either of those, so I wasn't sure how to proceed. Don't know if you are familiar with Flashify.
Let me know if you have any ideas on how I can update this kernel for OTG.
Thanks for all your help!

 

[spock1104]

Hi Spock, I hope you can answer this question. I have a Volt that I have not done much upgrading on. It's got whatever android it came with. I did run a root on it about a year ago. I think towelroot? But can't remember.
I really would like to get this OTG kernel update of yours. I have the file volt_dos_OTG1.zip and I was going to run it thru Flashify. But I just want to make sure I don't brick the phone.
If any of this helps, it's on android 4.4.2, kernel version is 3.4.0+, software version LS740ZV5.
Anyway, I was about to just run it thru Flashify but then it asked me if my backup is CWM or TWRP. I don't have either of those, so I wasn't sure how to proceed. Don't know if you are familiar with Flashify.
Let me know if you have any ideas on how I can update this kernel for OTG.
Thanks for all your help!

I'm not ignoring this, just a busy week for me. You want to install TWRP 2.8.7.0, do a backup in it, and then use it to flash the kernel zip. The latest beta I posted somewhere in here also has OTG. I can get more detailed this weekend if you have trouble.

 

[stuartdisco]

I'm not ignoring this, just a busy week for me. You want to install TWRP 2.8.7.0, do a backup in it, and then use it to flash the kernel zip. The latest beta I posted somewhere in here also has OTG. I can get more detailed this weekend if you have trouble.

Thanks Spock! No worries, I'm not in a hurry. I may just flash the whole thing and see how it goes. It's a toy phone, but I still use it quite a bit, so I don't want to brick it.
Thanks again and I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[andMego]

Thanks Spock! No worries, I'm not in a hurry. I may just flash the whole thing and see how it goes. It's a toy phone, but I still use it quite a bit, so I don't want to brick it.
Thanks again and I'll let you know how it goes.

Whatever happens it's fixable.

 

[stuartdisco]

Thanks Spock! I was able to install the OTG kernel with TWRP. So the backup wasn't necessary, but good to be on the safe side.
andMego, thanks also for your support!

 

[SNS]

After I installed the OTG Beta Kernel and USB Host permissions my phone stopped charging and my data connection stopped working. My baseband versions says unknown....
Does anyone have a copy of the original kernel?

 

[SNS]

After I installed the OTG Beta Kernel and USB Host permissions my phone stopped charging and my data connection stopped working. My baseband versions says unknown....
Does anyone have a copy of the original kernel?

Hold that thought. I think I fixed the problem. Reflash and powered off afterwards instead of rebooting the system directly after flashing.

 

[SNS]

Well, it's still not charging when it gets into Android. I wasn't able to back up before flashing the kernel so I'm kinda stuck...

 

[SNS]

Hope everyone's doing great tonight lol. I only had a few percentage bars left on my battery and no way to charge it so I almost lost my phone, but I managed to flash a different kernel with a few minutes to spare. It's working now and everything's ok. I was really hoping to get OTG working so I may attempt to flash this kernel again later and upload some logs to find out why it killed charging on my device.

 

[andMego]

Hope everyone's doing great tonight lol. I only had a few percentage bars left on my battery and no way to charge it so I almost lost my phone, but I managed to flash a different kernel with a few minutes to spare. It's working now and everything's ok. I was really hoping to get OTG working so I may attempt to flash this kernel again later and upload some logs to find out why it killed charging on my device.

Are you sure you are using the newest one? I remember that the older ones have issues.
Edit: Is this the one you tried? http://www.mediafire.com/download/gq1yr36rin8n2ha/volt_dos_1.01b5.zip

 

[SNS]

Are you sure you are using the newest one? I remember that the older ones have issues.
Edit: Is this the one you tried? http://www.mediafire.com/download/gq1yr36rin8n2ha/volt_dos_1.01b5.zip

I flashed this exact kernel after I flashed the original, non-beta Volt DOS kernel. I didn't see the newer kernel until later....That's probably why I started having issues....that, and I think it has some hardware issues too. The GPS has been faulty since I got the phone, and I had to take the phone apart and check all its mainboard connections because there for a little while it wouldn't load TWRP. I took it apart and re-did most of the LS740 mainboard connections and that fixed the problem. That said, the phone boots into TWRP now, but it won't take new ROMs. I can succesfully flash new recoveries, but I can only get into TWRP. Device Manager won't detect my phone. I've installed the correct LG Mobile USB drivers and tried two different computers, and I get an error after I connect it via a USB cable....so I can't flash it back to stock with a tot file using the LG Flash Tool. I am using TWRP 3.0 now. I've wiped and reflashed a few ROMs several times with no success. I would donate it to you guys for development, but I think I'm going to keep it for parts. I might try to find a new LG Volt for a good deal if I don't find a way to fix this one.

 

[andMego]

I might try to find a new LG Volt for a good deal if I don't find a way to fix this one.

They have them on eBay for $20 used

 

[SNS]

They have them on eBay for $20 used

Shout out to Spock1104!! He helped me fix my LG Volt today. It's up and running and working well.

 

[SNS]

They have them on eBay for $20 used

I've been having hardware issues with my Volt, but I just found an unlocked LG Volt on Ebay that cosmetically looks brand new and is in perfect working condition. I was about to give up on looking for one cause all the ones I found looked rough or were brand new but on Virgin Mobile or Boost, and I needed one for Freedompop. She said she bought this one through Freedompop. It comes in a phone case and with a screen protector installed. The owner also said she has taken excellent care of it. I bought if for $21.50! Can't wait to get it

It seems like I'm not the only one who has had issues with the GPS. I hope it's not a universal problem with all LG Volts, but i'll have a good idea if that's the case when I get this one.

 

[spock1104]

I think GPS has been an issue across the board. I've made a few improvements on LOS13 and even managed a few trips without GPS disconnects, but for the most part it's spotty. I've been on the edge of tossing the Volt simply because of the GPS issues. Needless to say, it's on my list to continually improve.