Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] [ROM]AdvancedStock8 AS7v22 Update - Back to life!

xclusive36 · Mar 7, 2015

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NetSpeedZ · Mar 13, 2015

I am currently running AdvancedStock7 (version 7 of Virgin Mobile's firmware). I have been working with Sprint Executive Network Support (as a result of a Better Business Bureau complaint I filed) and they want to push a reprovisional version 8 of the firmware to fix the sending of MMS messages. I'm guessing this will cause me to loose root. Would like to know if I allow and accept this pushed update if I can get root back.

Is root of the Optimus F3 the actual cause of not being able to send MMS messages?

Any assistance would be appreciated.

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roadkill42 · Mar 13, 2015

NetSpeedZ said:
I am currently running AdvancedStock7 (version 7 of Virgin Mobile's firmware). I have been working with Sprint Executive Network Support (as a result of a Better Business Bureau complaint I filed) and they want to push a reprovisional version 8 of the firmware to fix the sending of MMS messages. I'm guessing this will cause me to loose root. Would like to know if I allow and accept this pushed update if I can get root back.

Is root of the Optimus F3 the actual cause of not being able to send MMS messages?

Any assistance would be appreciated.

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I believe u can use stump for root and the MMS is common right now if u put in the APN manually it works thats what I did using chomps or gosms pro good luck

xclusive36 · Mar 14, 2015

You would first need to unroot with the superSU app before installing any update. You may need to have twrp installed first before unrooting and installing the update. cwm breaks the update and causes a soft brick.

roadkill42 · Mar 14, 2015

xclusive36 said:
You would first need to unroot with the superSU app before installing any update. You may need to have twrp installed first before unrooting and installing the update. cwm breaks the update and causes a soft brick.

thanks for ur post I forgot about that part

NetSpeedZ · Mar 14, 2015

roadkill42 said:
I believe u can use stump for root and the MMS is common right now if u put in the APN manually it works thats what I did using chomps or gosms pro good luck

Already using ChompSMS, however, I'd like to find a way to use another texting app, i.e., 8SMS.

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NetSpeedZ · Mar 14, 2015

xclusive36 said:
You would first need to unroot with the superSU app before installing any update. You may need to have twrp installed first before unrooting and installing the update. cwm breaks the update and causes a soft brick.

Are you referring to the option to perform a 'Full unroot'?

Once this unrooting process is complete and the provisional update is installed, use Stump to reroot?

With Virgin Mobile v7 and the kernel, I'm able to use the stock Hotpot. Does v8 update have this capability?

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xclusive36 · Mar 15, 2015

NetSpeedZ said:
Are you referring to the option to perform a 'Full unroot'?

Once this unrooting process is complete and the provisional update is installed, use Stump to reroot?

With Virgin Mobile v7 and the kernel, I'm able to use the stock Hotpot. Does v8 update have this capability?

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Yes, do a full unroot and when you update, use stump root.

V8, people are reporting that hotspot no longer works without downloading an app from the play store.

NetSpeedZ · Mar 15, 2015

xclusive36 said:
Yes, do a full unroot and when you update, use stump root.

V8, people are reporting that hotspot no longer works without downloading an app from the play store.

Not having the built in hotspot is the a main reason why I never updated to v8. Never could get the Play Store Hotspot apps to work properly.

If I have Sprint Executive Tech Support push the v8 update out to me and I find it doesn't work the way I need it to, can I restore a previous nandroid backup (which will be v7)?

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roadkill42 · Mar 15, 2015

NetSpeedZ said:
Not having the built in hotspot is the a main reason why I never updated to v8. Never could get the Play Store Hotspot apps to work properly.

If I have Sprint Executive Tech Support push the v8 update out to me and I find it doesn't work the way I need it to, can I restore a previous nandroid backup (which will be v7)?

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should be able to restore the v7 back up

NetSpeedZ · Mar 15, 2015

roadkill42 said:
should be able to restore the v7 back up

'Should' be able to is nice. 'Will' be able to would be better

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roadkill42 · Mar 15, 2015

NetSpeedZ said:
'Should' be able to is nice. 'Will' be able to would be better

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I was running the kk room then restored the v7 with no problems so I geuse u could say yes

NetSpeedZ · Mar 15, 2015

roadkill42 said:
I was running the kk room then restored the v7 with no problems so I geuse u could say yes

Appreciate the confirmation.

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roadkill42 · Mar 15, 2015

NetSpeedZ said:
Appreciate the confirmation.

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no problem

xclusive36 · Mar 15, 2015

NetSpeedZ said:
Not having the built in hotspot is the a main reason why I never updated to v8. Never could get the Play Store Hotspot apps to work properly.

If I have Sprint Executive Tech Support push the v8 update out to me and I find it doesn't work the way I need it to, can I restore a previous nandroid backup (which will be v7)?

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Absolutely

xclusive36 · Mar 15, 2015

Sorry roadkill, didn't see your response

roadkill42 · Mar 15, 2015

xclusive36 said:
Sorry roadkill, didn't see your response

that's cool easily done I do it all the time internet lag lol

love902 · Mar 17, 2015

Thanks for wonderful works.

I have a question.
Today I installed it in my phone.
I did all steps (15 steps)
and can see internal sd swapped with external.
but whenever I installed 3rd party apps, external sd(original internal sd) was reduced.
how can I install apps to internal sd??
do I have to install other app for that also like app2sd?

sandix · Mar 18, 2015

That currently is not possible. Please refer to previous post(s) a few pages back to see why.

Basicly, Although the swap is successful, but because it is not done during boot, (But after) the APK from the play store is still put on the Internal Storage. The OBB files from games, or downloads from the web browsers will be put on external though. (Like if you were to install GTA San Andreas, the apk -> Internal while the game data itself (1.5GB) -> External)

I hope this helps! If you want a true swap, it will need to be done at the kernel level.

sandix · Mar 18, 2015

FYI, this ROM has the built in WiFi/Hotspot hack.

Crash11 · Mar 20, 2015

How do you use the built-in wifi/hotspot hack? I just flashed this rom and tried to do it, but it didn't work.

sandix · Mar 20, 2015

It might have broke, there is a thread on these forums with the service jar hacks for the native wifi hacking.

I was using it for a while when i had the phone.

You might need to search for it.

LogosA · Jun 20, 2015

I had a 64gb card already in the phone when I flashed this rom. Sdcardswapper recognized it and swapped the data. Now I want to use a 16gb instead, so what steps do I need to take to replace the current card with the new one; without messing up the way sdcardswapper operates? I want to make sure all of the right folders end up where they are supposed to end up. There is not really any detailed instructions about disabling SDcardswapper from the creator Sandix. Here is what he says about disabling it.
To Disable:

Open SDCard Swapper Fx3
Select the "Disable SDCard Swap" checkbox
reboot phone.
enjoy.

SDcardswapper
http://androidforums.com/threads/virgin-mobile-sprint-mod-app-sdcard-swapper-fx3.878068/

Can anyone help tell me what the proper procedure is for exchanging a new card?

Techmasi · Jul 7, 2015

installed CWM following this guide:http://androidforums.com/threads/vi...4-8-touch-for-the-lg-optimus-f3.842939/page-3
Everything worked but when I try to install the .zip it gives me status 7 error

sandix · Jul 8, 2015

Techmasi said:
installed CWM following this guide:http://androidforums.com/threads/vi...4-8-touch-for-the-lg-optimus-f3.842939/page-3
Everything worked but when I try to install the .zip it gives me status 7 error

Please try using AdvancedStock7 V20 instead.

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