Root [ROM][ALPHA] CyanogenMod 10 for the LG Connect 4G MS840

zandersig · Jul 16, 2013

Vyrus69 said:
Yeap same down here in Miami...says I'm connected to 4G but nothing uploads or downloads...I had to switch of LTE and working on 3G right now only.[/QUOTE/]

Yea I had to do that also but lots of times it will only connect to EV or 1x. Data barely works for me anymore (I'm on zva stock). I am trying to sell this thing but I don't think I am going to be able to. When a buyer researches this phone they will more than likely see all the problems. Man this blows, $400 bucks for this phone and I only got 53 weeks of use of of it. Now I'm not even going to be able to sell the d@mn thing! I have tried all the firmwares multiple times and none work. I think vv5 still works but we need a root God to root it... Thanks mpcs!

zandersig · Jul 16, 2013

Check out my old threads!

http://androidforums.com/connect-4g...ry-process-com-android-phone-has-stopped.html

http://androidforums.com/connect-4g...s-thread-com-android-phone-force-closing.html

and

http://androidforums.com/connect-4g-all-things-root/734818-vv3-vv4-no-longer-works-no-more-root.html

I have been dealing with this for like 3 months now.....

Silverkx2000 · Jul 16, 2013

I think it might be a data hiccup. Problems started today. San Jose/Frisco area.

Gonna call and check

justenjoy · Jul 16, 2013

Problems started today with my phone to, out here in California. Out of nowhere during lunch break at work. Let me know what they say silver.
I wonder if playfulgod can use this new merge to his advantage maybe have our phone talk with the new network? i heard its uncapable of it. But why not try?

13onk · Jul 16, 2013

I called there service center and got nothing but the scripted troubleshooting. Also "My supervisor said he isn't aware of any connectivity issues at this time". I found that you can use 4G toggle (from play store) to turn off 4G and actually get data to work (but it's 3G). It's something to keep you going at least.

Spec2nirvash · Jul 16, 2013

Well since Metro is doing the bring your own GSM device, you might be able to pick up a cheap LG Lucid 4G on eBay if you really like the Connect. That model has working CM10 but may need some mods to work with Metro?

Spec2nirvash · Jul 16, 2013

I don't think Connect CM10 is worth doing anything with at this point, in light of these new connectivity issues. The whole ROM may need to redone.

stcarlso · Jul 16, 2013

Spec2nirvash said:
Well since Metro is doing the bring your own GSM device, you might be able to pick up a cheap LG Lucid 4G on eBay if you really like the Connect. That model has working CM10 but may need some mods to work with Metro?

The Lucid has CDMA radio antennas so it won't see a GSM network.

Spec2nirvash · Jul 16, 2013

stcarlso said:
The Lucid has CDMA radio antennas so it won't see a GSM network.

My bad, I thought ATT carried that phone. Good to know tho

Silverkx2000 · Jul 16, 2013

justenjoy said:
Problems started today with my phone to, out here in California. Out of nowhere during lunch break at work. Let me know what they say silver.
I wonder if playfulgod can use this new merge to his advantage maybe have our phone talk with the new network? i heard its uncapable of it. But why not try?

Don't bother calling customer support. Same ol scripted helo. I did some looking around and its not just us guys. Its everyone! Data is back but it still has a few kinks

XDieAndGoX · Jul 17, 2013

For those who are still having the data problem issue, your best and quickest bet is to do the following:

1. Dial *228 and let MetroPCS program your phone.

**Note** My guess is that the merge between T-Mobile and Metro made Metro make some changes to how they connect to 4G; an update, I assume, is wirelessly pushed to phones that are not on a custom ROM or to phones that have the MetroPCSHiddenMenu.apk file. I know I keep bringing this little APK up, but I do think Metro uses this APK to change the settings of the phones.

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I did lose connection on my phone, but after dialing *228, it came back and it is working perfectly fine. If you are unable to update your phone using *228, try putting the MetroPCSHiddenMenu.apk back in "system/app" where it originally is supposed to be.

Good luck.

justenjoy · Jul 17, 2013

XDieAndGoX said:
For those who are still having the data problem issue, your best and quickest bet is to do the following:

1. Dial *228 and let MetroPCS program your phone.

**Note** My guess is that the merge between T-Mobile and Metro made Metro make some changes to how they connect to 4G; an update, I assume, is wirelessly pushed to phones that are not on a custom ROM or to phones that have the MetroPCSHiddenMenu.apk file. I know I keep bringing this little APK up, but I do think Metro uses this APK to change the settings of the phones.

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I did lose connection on my phone, but after dialing *228, it came back and it is working perfectly fine. If you are unable to update your phone using *228, try putting the MetroPCSHiddenMenu.apk back in "system/app" where it originally is supposed to be.

Good luck.

how did you program it yourself? I dialed *228 and updating roaming list didnt work. and it says switch phones, that didnt work either.

zandersig · Jul 17, 2013

XDieAndGoX said:
For those who are still having the data problem issue, your best and quickest bet is to do the following:

1. Dial *228 and let MetroPCS program your phone.

**Note** My guess is that the merge between T-Mobile and Metro made Metro make some changes to how they connect to 4G; an update, I assume, is wirelessly pushed to phones that are not on a custom ROM or to phones that have the MetroPCSHiddenMenu.apk file. I know I keep bringing this little APK up, but I do think Metro uses this APK to change the settings of the phones.

--------------------

I did lose connection on my phone, but after dialing *228, it came back and it is working perfectly fine. If you are unable to update your phone using *228, try putting the MetroPCSHiddenMenu.apk back in "system/app" where it originally is supposed to be.

Good luck.

Tried both of those about 8 times. Didn't change a thing for me.

Do You have a 4G MAC address? Mine will show the 4G icon working but I don't have a 4G MAC address....

zandersig · Jul 17, 2013

Check this out...

http://androidforums.com/5984829-post10.html

MexDroidUser · Jul 18, 2013

just curious has any1 who still has this rom nd have data working used pdanet nd got it working?

jlede · Jul 18, 2013

MexDroidUser said:
just curious has any1 who still has this rom nd have data working used pdanet nd got it working?

well data never really worked

MexDroidUser · Jul 19, 2013

well ive use wifi on mine phone to terher to my laptop cause my laptop dosent work with wifi
just wounder

zandersig · Jul 19, 2013

Now that we have vv5 rooted I wonder if this rom was built using vv5 would it fix the data connection problem?

Spec2nirvash · Jul 19, 2013

zandersig said:
Now that we have vv5 rooted I wonder if this rom was built using vv5 would it fix the data connection problem?

Probably not, I believe the most current cut of this has VV3 built in, plus there is still the UICC (4G) card reading issue and possibly APNs not working. I would love nothing more than to try patching this up, but no service for me = can't test data if I tried.

Spec2nirvash · Jul 19, 2013

I apologize.... This has VV3 baseband built in. And being Jellybean, only a tiny amount of files are usable from Gingerbread, if any

Spec2nirvash · Jul 19, 2013

But at very least with VV5 rooted, more custom ROMs can be built off of it. But who really wants to do it? Gingerbread is archaic, were almost pushing Key Lime Pie

zandersig · Jul 20, 2013

True that. Oh well when I get my Nexus 5 I can become a noob again. At least Dan hooked me up for a few more months (probably retire my Connect in January 2014).

UKCatFan · Jul 21, 2013

In SWFL, I have been having on and off data problems for about a week and a half. As of yesterday between this and all the multitude of other problems with my Connect, I jumped on the Lightray deal. For $99 it is a pretty decent phone. It doesn't have much potential for development, but maybe once the inventory gets cleared out there might be some interest in it. It is rooted at least.

BTW, I was told by the owner of the place we go to that GSM gets turned on tomorrow for Ft. Myers and that he already has the phones just cannot sell them yet. Since I am not going to likely ever get another LG again in my life, we decided to go with the Lightray anyway since I am not going to shell out the $ for a S4.

Still keeping my Connect around in case this CM10 ever works itself out.

TyLLy_4 · Jul 28, 2013

Vyrus69 said:
Yeap same down here in Miami...says I'm connected to 4G but nothing uploads or downloads...I had to switch of LTE and working on 3G right now only.

Where In Miami?

I run the last rootableversion (VV3) and It's working ok so far ... 4g runs at usual speeds.

Coral Gables, Hialeah, Weston, Little Havana, Downtown, Miami Beach ....

jlede · Jul 29, 2013

TyLLy_4 said:
Where In Miami?

I run the last rootableversion (VV3) and It's working ok so far ... 4g runs at usual speeds.

Coral Gables, Hialeah, Weston, Little Havana, Downtown, Miami Beach ....

Newest rootable is VV5

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