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    Root ZV6 Stock_Rooted_Updated

    ZV6 Stock Rom for LG Volt This is a stock rooted rom for the LG Volt based off of the ZV6 update with some updated apps. I didn't realize until I had built the zip that I had integrated some system app updates prior to pulling the system image. This will not affect the usability but would not...
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    Root Root LG Volt2 5.1.1

    * I did not create this root method, just found and posting a link. Make sure you thanks the devs who did. This will allow you to root your Volt2 without using Kingroot. This method was made for the LG G Stylo but worked perfect on my Volt2. Here is the link to the original thread. Just follow...
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    Volt2

    After a brief switch to Cricket and finding out how crappy AT&T is in my area, I switched back to my Volt on Boost. But after it experienced a fatal fall, I picked up the Volt2. Anyone else got it or thinking of getting it? Not alot going on Dev wise for it, it appears so thinking I may start...
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    Root New Root for ZV5 (Possibly ZV4)

    Found new root method and I personally tested this on my phone running ZV5. It will probably root ZV4 as well, but I did not test it. This was written for the LG G2 but appears to work on various LG phones. It works by exploiting download mode to allow the su binary and apk to be pushed to...
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    Root ZV5 Custom

    Just a little personal project I been messing with I thought I'd share. I took the odexed ZV5 rom and removed, added and updated a few things. This is a work in progress and I will be tweaking it as I figure things out. This is Odexed as I have been running it with ART. There's a lot removed so...
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    Root ZV5 Radio Image

    This is the radio image extracted from the new ZV5 OTA for the Volt. Disclaimer *I have tested this on my phone and everything is working perfectly. By downloading and flashing this you agree that I will not be responsible if anything should go wrong and your phone Bricks, Breaks or Explodes...
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    Root LG Volt Stock ZV5 Rooted Rom - Odex & Deodex

    ZV5 Stock Rom for LG Volt These are stock rooted roms based off the new ZV5 update for the LG Volt. These are full rom with no bloat removed so they can be customized to your liking or used as a base for your own creations. Both the Odexed and Deodexed versions are rooted. Disclaimer *I have...
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    Help Weird data issue

    So all of a sudden my 4G stops working. The LTE and Spark icon still display on status bar but data fails to work. Switching phone to CDMA mode (3G) and data works like a charm. Tried multiple profile and prl updates, tried reactivating multiple time via ##72786# and ##update#, tried factory...
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    Help Lock screen issue

    So when I take My volt out of my holster the screen automatically turns on and phone unlocks. When I put phone in holster sometimes it locks, other times it doesn't. What's irritating is if I'm using it and my hand gets to close to light sensor it will go to lock screen. Weird thing is, is the...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] 3rd party mms on 4g Lte

    Has anyone else had luck getting 3rd party apps to send mms over 4g. I found some info that so far has worked flawlessly. I have tried various 3rd party sms/mms app and all have worked except Textra. Right now I'm using handcent without the stock sms app and everything seems to work fine. I...
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    Android Device Manager

    Was bored and browsing thru crap on phone and found Android Device Manager under the Google Settings app. Looks like Google has integrated the ability to locate device on map, ring lost device and even erase device. I've found this on all our phones so it's not just on Victory. You log into...
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    Durability

    I just unwillingly put my Victory to a durability test. My daughter knocked it out of my hand and it flew down deck stairs. It dropped about 6 feet, hit on upper right corner and bounced off wooden step and dropped another 4 feet to land on concrete patio. When it hit concrete it hit on lower...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] Firmware Update

    I woke this morning to my phone prompting me to install a new firmware update. Didn't have time to mess with it cause I had to get to work. Just know it's version MC1 to MG5 and it says it includes "new enhancements". Here it is if anyone wants to pull it apart. http://db.tt/ZHVFfYrF * I...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] Resetting Flash Counter

    If anyone is interested in resetting the flash counter I found that Triangle Away works fine with the Victory. I picked up the paid version from Play Store back when I had my Galaxy Tab but I think you may be able to get it for free in the thread at XDA...
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    Help Calls dropping!

    Anyone else with the Elite having issues making and receiving calls? The Elite my wife had just all of a sudden just started dropping all calls for no reason. Within 10 seconds of the call connecting it will drop. When it happens it show signal lost and then a toast popup says "Call has been...
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    Root System Apps

    Trying to help a friend install the ics update but he deleted some of the system apps. For the life of me I can"t get any of the return to stock methods to work. If anyone has time can you post zip of the /system/app folder for the ZVD firmware... thanks
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    Root Warning now that we have Custom Recovery!!!

    Since we now have CWM custom recovery I felt it was time to post this WARNING!!! If you have installed GP's CWM recovery DO NOT factory reset your phone from the privacy menu under settings... All resets need to be done from recovery via the Format Data/Factory Reset Option. If you do a...
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    Firmware update coming for Elite

    Got a text from VM about an Ota update coming in next couple weeks. Features a new feature called Quickmemo Wonder how fun it will make life for us rooted users????:confused: QuickMemo on the LG Optimus Elite August 2012 - YouTube
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    Roaming

    Has anyone gotten a roaming warning on your elite. I was in an area of crappy service and got a popup that said roaming may inncur additional charges and roam and cancel button. Wondering if my prl change caused this of if phone comes this way
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    Root Guide to removing stock apps....

    **** Due to lack of time after my last daughter was born (5 kids and a wife and job eat up alot of time I have found :D) and me no longer having the Elite this thread was in need of updating as I hadn't added the zv5 apps yet. With that i felt it better to turn it over to someone who was still...
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    Root How to Change Boot Animation / Boot Sound

    Since rooting my phone I went ahead and changed my boot animation and got rid of the boot sound since they irritated me. Just a little tutorial if anyone else wants to change theirs. Things you need: 1. Root 2. Root Enabled File Manager 3. New Boot Animation - Should be MDPI resolution - 480 x...
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    ZV9 Update

    I placed a call to VM 3 days ago due to my 3G being pretty much unusable due to the speed. I took me 35 minutes to download a 600kb app from the market. Being unable to help me they sent my ticket to the actual tech support team who called me back today. After reactivating my phone and...