Help How to upgrade your LG Esteem from MS910ZVB to MS910ZVC

[ShinySide]

Since its being asked in a few different threads we'll make its own posts so user dont have to search

How to update the software on your LG Esteem by our very own MetroPCS employee

 

[Lolas Dad]

What exactly does the update do for the phone?

 

[ShinySide]

Its meant to fix the reboot issue some people are having (I have 2, had one replaced so 3 all together, and have had the problem with neither. One of my phones is on the update and one hasnt been updated, Since I and some other havent had the problems, these are they 2 only things I honest see with that the update did:

One being the phone boots up ALOT quicker

And it blocks root and is unrootable at the moment.

Those are the only 2 things I see it did, but then again I didnt,dont have and havent had any issues, so with no issues I cant tell you if it fixed anything other user are having problems with.

 

[budde2]

i just tried this and it is telling me that my phone in up to date and it is zvb anyone have any imput on why

 

[matter0ni]

Well I'm updating my phone now. A bit nervous since I paid for kainsiansidadas optimizer app which requires root, not sure how this will interfere, but I guess I'm a bit curious as to what the update changes. If I notice anything or regret this I'll post back

 

[nuttmeg]

i just tried this and it is telling me that my phone in up to date and it is zvb anyone have any imput on why

Well I'm updating my phone now. A bit nervous since I paid for kainsiansidadas optimizer app which requires root, not sure how this will interfere, but I guess I'm a bit curious as to what the update changes. If I notice anything or regret this I'll post back

LG Otimizer will not work once the phone has been return to stock with new update. But i always say "If it's not broken, than dont fix it." (IMO)

 

[jindy77]

so if your esteems has been working fine as of right now - no reason to update? is that correct? thanks for any info!

 

[ShinySide]

so if your esteems has been working fine as of right now - no reason to update? is that correct? thanks for any info!

Yeah no need too. If you had no problems before it changes nothingbut boot up time

 

[matter0ni]

yeah i regret updating lol. the bloatware is back and root is gone. ah well i guess ill just wait for new root and such.

 

[HereticSins]

i tried to update my phone ( again) but this time it said that my phone was up to date and im on the zvb software?

 

[JayBondzeWell]

Try uninatalling then reinstalling the support tool.

 

[budde2]

i am haveing the same problem. some one help

 

[budde2]

please

 

[love2ocean]

How to update the software on your LG Esteem by our very own MetroPCS employee

 

[Z.U.D.]

I was surprised how many people didn't know there even was an upgrade, so I made a walk through video of how to get the LG Mobile Update Tool installed and get the upgrade process started.

Update Your LG Esteem With the LG Mobile Update Tool - YouTube



zud

 

[evoHector17]

what if i have the ZVC update and still reboots on its own?

 

[DreadHead247]

Is it possible to do this update using a Mac computer?

 

[gbiggie]

Is it possible to do this update using a Mac computer?

From what I have found on the LG site-there does not appear to be support for the upgrade tool via a Mac computer. Will research it further but one option for you would be to make a visit to a Metro PCS store where they will update your phone for you.
Be aware that the update will be to ZVD not ZVC.

 

[MissAshley1987]

Whay if I cant change the setting on my phone... my screen turns black after the lg symbols

 

[gbiggie]

Whay if I cant change the setting on my phone... my screen turns black after the lg symbols

Try pulling the battery and put it back in to see if its recognized. Are you using the LG update tool or LGNPST?

 

[Jayplac]

Hey all, I'm not understanding this so could someone please school me. I have an old esteem that says it's operating on ZVB. I've downloaded the support tool and did everything according to the instructions from multiple places, including metroPCS themselves, and it says that I'm up to date. What gives?

 

[gbiggie]

Hey all, I'm not understanding this so could someone please school me. I have an old esteem that says it's operating on ZVB. I've downloaded the support tool and did everything according to the instructions from multiple places, including metroPCS themselves, and it says that I'm up to date. What gives?

Hey Jayplac-sorry for the late reply.
Is your phone rooted or pure stock

 

[Jayplac]

Thanks for the reply Gbiggie. My phone was rooted when I tried it the first time and then I did a factory reset on it and tried it again. No luck. The good news is the 4 times a day rebooting stopped, but I'd still like to get the upgrade if possible as I understand it improves and smooths out the system.

 

[gbiggie]

Thanks for the reply Gbiggie. My phone was rooted when I tried it the first time and then I did a factory reset on it and tried it again. No luck. The good news is the 4 times a day rebooting stopped, but I'd still like to get the upgrade if possible as I understand it improves and smooths out the system.

Not really sure why it would see it as "updated". Could always put LGNPST on the case and flash ZVE to it. I have that .tot file.

 

[Jayplac]

"Could always put LGNPST on the case and flash ZVE to it."

Not sure what it means to put it on the case and I've never flashed my phone, though I'm sure if I learned to root my phone I could flash it too. What is LGNPST?