Differences between AMZ and GFI firmware? - LG V35 Questions & Answers

USA and GFI seem to be the same firmware (same md5 checksum for the ones I've tried) but what's the difference between the one from Amazon and GFI? I assumed the one from Amazon was just an unlocked version of the phone, not that it came from Amazon and with customizations and stuff but maybe it does? Would like to know.

rpgdev said:
USA and GFI seem to be the same firmware (same md5 checksum for the ones I've tried) but what's the difference between the one from Amazon and GFI? I assumed the one from Amazon was just an unlocked version of the phone, not that it came from Amazon and with customizations and stuff but maybe it does? Would like to know.
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No difference right now, but best to stick with the NAO version. No difference there, either, but at least it promises it's the North American Open Market variant.
On V30 all the way through Nougat and Oreo there were no differences between the various US998 variant KDZ, but now with Pie there is a difference with US998 Pie US998 KDZ. So it can happen.
NAO firmware is the safest.

ChazzMatt said:
No difference right now
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But the Amazon firmware, unlike GFI and USA, is a couple hundred MB bigger in size so what accounts for that difference?

Can I flash the US unlocked on AT&T model?

citizendela said:
Can I flash the US unlocked on AT&T model?
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Yep. You sure can.

Ok great. How do I go about it? What's the process/method?
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Shawnashley said:
Yep. You sure can.
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Okay great. How do I go about it? What's the process/method?
Will I be able to get updates?

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[KDZ][H815] New firmware Vodafone Portugal 2016-08-09

LGH815 VDP VODAFONE PT/Portugal Europe 2016-08-09
First link is for Vodafone Portugal update
Second for Open Portugal
http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWC4W5T6521WA2P5451CL4N/H81520g_00_0720.kdz MD5-b719886471d12cf21c5edb55bf4ae979
http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWC4269652L9AR0C4B1CPCC/H81520g_00_0720.kdz MD5-b719886471d12cf21c5edb55bf4ae979
Checksums Matched.
Is the same file.
Aeras76 said:
LGH815 VDP VODAFONE PT/Portugal Europe 2016-08-09
Link to download Pls..
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Not only portugal Vodafone all Europe i thing
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@AI0n link pls
+1
LGH815 VD2 VODAFONE DE/Germany Europe 2016-08-09
+1
I hope this means an Open EU is coming too. It's still on January patch lol.
I just installed the new firmware Vodafone.
Software version 20g
security patch 01/07/2016
It wants to give us a kdz download link. And tell us if it is with some bloatware, if there is a vodafone logo etc.
More updates
Here is the KDZ
pkg03.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWC4W5T6521WA2P5451CL4N/H81520g_00_0720.kdz&e=1470804124&h=a6ac9cff14910e49448ce4c176dea986
JanMarty said:
Here is the KDZ
pkg03.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWC4W5T6521WA2P5451CL4N/H81520g_00_0720.kdz&e=1470804124&h=a6ac9cff14910e49448ce4c176dea986
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Can I ask you how can you get these kdz links?
kouzelnik3 said:
Can I ask you how can you get these kdz links?
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Unfortunately, i don't know hot to get kdz files. I just copied from another forum.
Maybe there is Dev network (like MSDN), but I am not sure.
And this KDZ also for Hungary, Germany, etc. phones Vodafone (like V20D).
And from which one if I can ask? Maybe PM.
kouzelnik3 said:
And from which one if I can ask? Maybe PM.
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From a hungarian forum
prohardver.hu/tema/re_lg_g4_nehez_rajta_fogast_talalni/friss.html
But as I know they fetch it via LG bridge. If you like it, I can ask them.
Ok.
If you mind, you can ask them. I am interested in that way to getting links from LG bridge.
kouzelnik3 said:
Ok.
If you mind, you can ask them. I am interested in that way to getting links from LG bridge.
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already asked them, waiting for answers
Thank you. Tell me when they answer
OMG. I am also from Hungary, Vodafone HU. Switched to CyanogenMod today cause security patch from January (V20d) and now they release new version lol... Okay, tomorrow gonna flash this V20G. gg
Will it work with any operator?
EvologicDJ said:
Will it work with any operator?
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It should.

Important question about root Latest update.

I want to switch back from my S7 to the V20. I had the V20 before, rooted.
Question is, is the t mobile v20 still root-able Today? If I went and used my jump on demand. ??? (I keep reading conflicting reports, about being patched recently).
Your knowledge and opinions, will sure help out. Thanks.
kevinchristopherson said:
I want to switch back from my S7 to the V20. I had the V20 before, rooted.
Question is, is the t mobile v20 still root-able Today? If I went and used my jump on demand. ??? (I keep reading conflicting reports, about being patched recently).
Your knowledge and opinions, will sure help out. Thanks.
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Yes. The latest firmware is still rootable as it's the one I rooted on myself. Just can't use the easy method you have to do the steps manually.
KUSOsan said:
Yes. The latest firmware is still rootable as it's the one I rooted on myself. Just can't use the easy method you have to do the steps manually.
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thank you very much, Now I know what I'm getting today.
I'm just so impatient, I was waiting to see how rooting the g6 or the s8+ was turning out. though. I want something new to play with.
kevinchristopherson said:
thank you very much, Now I know what I'm getting today.
I'm just so impatient, I was waiting to see how rooting the g6 or the s8+ was turning out. though. I want something new to play with.
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U might wanna double check with someone else about security updates though. I'm pretty sure there hasn't been any that prevent the root but I've been on WETA rom for a few months now and so I wouldn't have gotten any like a stock V20 would have.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/instruction-to-root-h918-10i-t3536472
That's the guide I used to root 10J which is the latest firmware. Maybe post in their and see if they know about any security updates that would prevent root

RETUS stock firmware?

Does anyone have the stock fw for retus devices? (I unwisely neglected to back it up before modifying /system. Thought I had. Oops.) Thanks.
Kufat said:
Does anyone have the stock fw for retus devices? (I unwisely neglected to back it up before modifying /system. Thought I had. Oops.) Thanks.
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go here bro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e06UeBE1T3A
hit thumbs up if i helped you
Thanks. I did see that, and the other thread, but I thought it was a different region's FW.
Is /system the same across regions and just /oem different? What makes a retus phone different from a retin/reteu one; where does that setting live?
I recovered my RETUS XT1687 with the rom that was labeled -35 (as I remember mine came with -35, it's an Amazon non subsidized model)
there are definitely differences between RETIN/RETEU and RETUS mainly the replacement of NFC with a compass but I have seen no issues with the rom I used(ie: TMUS wifi calling works, VoLTE works, camera works, etc)...I wonder if there's scripts that install the proper blobs?
bakedpatato said:
I recovered my RETUS XT1687 with the rom that was labeled -35 (as I remember mine came with -35, it's an Amazon non subsidized model)
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Interesting. Is your "software channel" still showing up as retus?
Kufat said:
Interesting. Is your "software channel" still showing up as retus?
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Yep
Did you use POTTER_NPN25.137-35 or POTTER_AMZ_NPN25.137-35 ?? (AMZ is presumably the Amazon in-store app version?)
bakedpatato said:
I recovered my RETUS XT1687 with the rom that was labeled -35 (as I remember mine came with -35, it's an Amazon non subsidized model)
there are definitely differences between RETIN/RETEU and RETUS mainly the replacement of NFC with a compass but I have seen no issues with the rom I used(ie: TMUS wifi calling works, VoLTE works, camera works, etc)...I wonder if there's scripts that install the proper blobs?
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GoodOlDan said:
Did you use POTTER_NPN25.137-35 or POTTER_AMZ_NPN25.137-35 ?? (AMZ is presumably the Amazon in-store app version?)
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I don't think I've seen a AMZ image but i used the former...I dunno what would happen if I installed the AMZ one on my phone as mine isn't an AMZ model
Moto Firmware
I did the same thing with my moto g6 xt1925-6 variant. I couldn't get factory firmware from Motorola but I did come across this site hosting a bunch of factory images. Hope it helps.
mirrors. lolinet. com/firmware/moto/
Sorry it's first post and it won't let me post the URL in one piece.
AlexUlrich99 said:
I did the same thing with my moto g6 xt1925-6 variant. I couldn't get factory firmware from Motorola but I did come across this site hosting a bunch of factory images. Hope it helps.
mirrors. lolinet. com/firmware/moto/
Sorry it's first post and it won't let me post the URL in one piece.
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https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/
Sent from my Moto G5 Plus using XDA Labs

Android Pie for AT&T Galaxy S8

Can anyone provide me stock firmware for Galaxy S8 AT&T for Android Pie.
margik97 said:
Can anyone provide me stock firmware for Galaxy S8 AT&T for Android Pie.
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http://www.gsm2file.com/index.php?f...5DSC1 G950UOYN5DSC1 Android 9.0 5File Firmwae
Can this files flashed through Odin to my ATT G950U by ordinary procedure? I dont know any advance flashing or rooting
Whats wrong with having your phone manually check for updates?
are these legit? It asks to pay for the service to download.
kklier said:
are these legit? It asks to pay for the service to download.
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Don't ever pay for firmwares
It seems if att is realising it as we speak.
Your device should see the update soon... I have checked several sites and yesterday and today seems to be pushing out to their customers. I would keep checking your OTA in system updates
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twizt3d said:
http://www.gsm2file.com/index.php?f...5DSC1 G950UOYN5DSC1 Android 9.0 5File Firmwae
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Pay for sites are not allowed on xda. I would never pay for a firmware. Specially for a samsung
Then dont.
This site is used all the time and im not telling you to pay for it. Nor am i selling it to you personally. Someone will buy it then repack and upload it somewhere and share it for free.
But until someone does thats your solution. A question was asked and i answered it.
And maybe OP asked for odin files for a reason. Such as not being US based.
TheMadScientist said:
Don't ever pay for firmwares
It seems if att is realising it as we speak.
Your device should see the update soon... I have checked several sites and yesterday and today seems to be pushing out to their customers. I would keep checking your OTA in system updates
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Pay for sites are not allowed on xda. I would never pay for a firmware. Specially for a samsung
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I'm based in India so I don't get updates here...What can I do to update? AT&T does not seem to giving stock firmwares like other carriers
margik97 said:
I'm based in India so I don't get updates here...What can I do to update? AT&T does not seem to giving stock firmwares like other carriers
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I would if it where me flash another carriers pie and then flash you carriers CSC file. The update should be out to flash with odin more than likely in the next few days. Since they are releasing it now. I would just wait until its out on the free firmware sites and get it from there
TheMadScientist said:
Don't ever pay for firmwares
It seems if att is realising it as we speak.
Your device should see the update soon... I have checked several sites and yesterday and today seems to be pushing out to their customers. I would keep checking your OTA in system updates
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Pay for sites are not allowed on xda. I would never pay for a firmware. Specially for a samsung
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TheMadScientist said:
I would if it where me flash another carriers pie and then flash you carriers CSC file. The update should be out to flash with odin more than likely in the next few days. Since they are releasing it now. I would just wait until its out on the free firmware sites and get it from there
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You mean, In GL AP & CP, I use another carriers file and in CSC section I use AT&T previous any version's CSC file and then hit START? Sorry for my poor knowledge, i'm beginner in these things.
margik97 said:
You mean, In GL AP & CP, I use another carriers file and in CSC section I use AT&T previous any version's CSC file and then hit START? Sorry for my poor knowledge, i'm beginner in these things.
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Kinda. Yea there is a guide to change carriers. But most s8s auto select csc based on the sim inserted i flash the multi rom and mine auto selects then but the csc file is what determines carrier the actual firmware is the same for all the snapdragon US devices..
But yea you got the jist of it down.
TheMadScientist said:
Kinda. Yea there is a guide to change carriers. But most s8s auto select csc based on the sim inserted i flash the multi rom and mine auto selects then but the csc file is what determines carrier the actual firmware is the same for all the snapdragon US devices..
But yea you got the jist of it down.
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Nope, not working. Odin shows FAIL..!!
Suggest me if I have any other way to update
You could buy the fw... i had to pay for the s8 actives last fw, then i shared it with a mega link, until someone buys it and shares it the only option is to buy it yourself. As you seem to be aware att is a bastard when it comes to releasing full odin fw.
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http://www.gsm2file.com/index.php?f...5DSC1 G950UOYN5DSC1 Android 9.0 5File Firmwae
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If AT&T does not release odin files, how can I trust this link. How did they get this? It does not even mention that it is for AT&T.
margik97 said:
If AT&T does not release odin files, how can I trust this link. How did they get this? It does not even mention that it is for AT&T.
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Idk where they come from, they are leaked somehow, theres anorher persian website that gdts them from time to time. Im not saying you need to buy them, nor am i affialated with or receive any compensation from that site.
Im simply saying where to get the files right now if you want them.

T-Mo BL Unlock Problem

Recently decided I wanted to run a custom rom. Was on stock T-Mo OOS before, then used the patched MSM tool to flash international OOS. Got through setup, enabled dev options, and BL unlock was grayed out. Tried to flash again and the same thing happened, still grayed out. Any ideas on what happened or what I missed?
will1417721 said:
Recently decided I wanted to run a custom rom. Was on stock T-Mo OOS before, then used the patched MSM tool to flash international OOS. Got through setup, enabled dev options, and BL unlock was grayed out. Tried to flash again and the same thing happened, still grayed out. Any ideas on what happened or what I missed?
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Only OOS version 9.0.11 or older is bootloader unlockable.
Caltinpla said:
Only OOS version 9.0.11 or older is bootloader unlockable.
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I was not aware of that. Thank you very much!
Caltinpla said:
Only OOS version 9.0.11 or older is bootloader unlockable.
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Version 9.0.12 also supported
w69 said:
Version 9.0.12 also supported
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Thank you! Good to know :good:
Is there a work around on later versions ?
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Caltinpla said:
Only OOS version 9.0.11 or older is bootloader unlockable.
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Is there a work around on later versions ?
ryusufu said:
Is there a work around on later versions ?
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Is there a work around on later versions ?
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Not that I know of. The other user mentioned 9.0.12 version is also supported but I never tried!
ryusufu said:
Is there a work around on later versions ?
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Is there a work around on later versions ?
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I believe someone mentioned doing the removing of the modemst 1 and 2
or what ever that thing was to SIM unlock, takes care of it so that you can do it with later versions.
But i have not tried that myself, i saw a couple people saying it worked though.
The actual problem is not the version of the software. I was able to unlock my T-Mo on the latest 9.0.16.
The problem lies in that you need to flash it with the hacked MSM tool. You can copy the exe from 9.0.11 to the 9.016 folder and flash and it will work fine.

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