Update to 4.4.2 Kit Kat: Yes or No?

ASW1 · Apr 19, 2014

Subtleone said:
Are you sure you installed it properly?

Yes.
Thanks a lot for your thorough description, but I've used the purchased version of G2 Xposed already to my satisfaction for quite some time on 4.2.2.

I am not the only one having problems with it under 4.4.2
if you read on for a page or so here (from post #69 onwards) you can see others report that navbar customization fails in kitkat.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2528304&page=7

The only thing I can think of is that I did not take the official OTA but flashed the rom instead.
I'm not sure if this could make any difference. I have flashed both V50018 and V50020 roms and navbar customization had no effect on either.
So I went back to my 4.2.2 back up, just for the recents key.

Did you take the OTA or did you flash kitkat?
I'm surprised that it works for you as no-one else reported this in the Xposed thread mentioned above.
Earlier today I even opened a topic asking people whether Xposed navbar changes work or not, and whether they took OTA or flashed, but no responses so far: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2723562

Subtleone · Apr 19, 2014

ASW1 said:
Yes.
Thanks a lot for your thorough description, but I've used the purchased version of G2 Xposed already to my satisfaction for quite some time on 4.2.2.

I am not the only one having problems with it under 4.4.2
if you read on for a page or so here (from post #69 onwards) you can see others report that navbar customization fails in kitkat.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2528304&page=7

The only thing I can think of is that I did not take the official OTA but flashed the rom instead.
I'm not sure if this could make any difference. I have flashed both V50018 and V50020 roms and navbar customization had no effect on either.
So I went back to my 4.2.2 back up, just for the recents key.

Did you take the OTA or did you flash kitkat?
I'm surprised that it works for you as no-one else reported this in the Xposed thread mentioned above.
Earlier today I even opened a topic asking people whether Xposed navbar changes work or not, and whether they took OTA or flashed, but no responses so far: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2723562

As stated in my sig, I am using the flashed version of the leaked V50018 KK. You might wish to update both G2 Xposed (April 14 build) and the Xposed Framework (April 17 build or later). I absolutely guarantee you it is working here.

ASW1 · Apr 19, 2014

You convinced me that it is possible to get the navbar mod, so I uninstalled G2Xposed, reinstalled it, flashed kitkat rom for a third time, and navbar changes are actually working now!
Had some weird issues with the LG keyboard not being there but some reboots and cachewipes later those issues are gone too.

Edit: problems with the keyboard came back and persisted.
Got so fed up I flashed the Rom again, no more keyboard issues now.

The problem with icons for LG apps not showing in Holo launcher persists.
I've heard this happens with all third-party launchers.
Or anyone know a solution for that?

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Subtleone · Apr 19, 2014

ASW1 said:
You convinced me that it is possible to get the navbar mod, so I uninstalled G2Xposed, reinstalled it, flashed kitkat rom for a third time, and navbar changes are actually working now!

I'm glad you were able to solve your navbar frustrations. :good:

ASW1 · Apr 19, 2014

Subtleone said:
I'm glad you were able to solve your navbar frustrations. :good:

Me too, quite a relief.
I'm convinced though it had nothing to do with the G2 module or version of that, because it was the same for another Xposed module named "G2 TweaksBox" that basically does the same kind of tweaks. That also wasn't working.

Now tell me, do you have the issue with the icons of LG apps too in other launchers?

Subtleone · Apr 20, 2014

ASW1 said:
Me too, quite a relief.
I'm convinced though it had nothing to do with the G2 module or version of that, because it was the same for another Xposed module named "G2 TweaksBox" that basically does the same kind of tweaks. That also wasn't working.

Now tell me, do you have the issue with the icons of LG apps too in other launchers?

I do not use any other launchers so cannot comment.

getmealive · Apr 20, 2014

ASW1 said:
Me too, quite a relief.
I'm convinced though it had nothing to do with the G2 module or version of that, because it was the same for another Xposed module named "G2 TweaksBox" that basically does the same kind of tweaks. That also wasn't working.

Now tell me, do you have the issue with the icons of LG apps too in other launchers?

I have this issue where some LG app icons are not visible in other launchers such as Apex launcher, but LG app icons works well on solo launcher and TSF shell 3D launcher.

Sent from my LG G Pad 8.3 using Tapatalk.

ASW1 · Apr 20, 2014

Great, thanks for the tip!
If anyone knows other launchers that will show LG icons please say so.

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seventhworl · May 10, 2014

Guys what are pros and cons of updating to Kitkat? I am wondering is update worth anything?

Hugo-PT · May 14, 2014

seventhworl said:
Guys what are pros and cons of updating to Kitkat? I am wondering is update worth anything?

Kitkat brings many new features, Plus you get new LG on screen keyboard themes, and the transparent when using other third-party launchers. Better manage the memory, and security fixes. Cons.. in my case I have not

gersonstandke · May 17, 2014

Hi,

I purchased for my son, a new LG G Pad 8.3. I upgraded to Kitkat 4.4.2 recently.

But, after upgrade, I noticed that I cannot move apps to the external microsd card. This option is enabled in my Samsung Note 8 with 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).

So, I would like to know:

1) Is there any way to move apps to microsd ? In LG G Pad with 4.2 (Jelly Bean), this option is enabled ?
2) There is some way to restore my 4.2.2 Jelly Bean original firmware ?

Tks in advance.

Best regards,

Hugo-PT · May 17, 2014

gersonstandke said:
Hi,

I purchased for my son, a new LG G Pad 8.3. I upgraded to Kitkat 4.4.2 recently.

But, after upgrade, I noticed that I cannot move apps to the external microsd card. This option is enabled in my Samsung Note 8 with 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).

So, I would like to know:

1) Is there any way to move apps to microsd ? In LG G Pad with 4.2 (Jelly Bean), this option is enabled ?
2) There is some way to restore my 4.2.2 Jelly Bean original firmware ?

Tks in advance.

Best regards,

1°-Yes you can move apps to the external card in 4.2.2 with a few applications on the market. But kitkat is no longer possible due to the restrictions imposed by google.
2°-Yes you can restore to official 4.2.2. Gives a sneak peek here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg...ass-lg-support-tools-online-verification.html

Cheers
Hugo

tagleda · May 25, 2014

Hello does anybody know if 4.4.2 is available for the verizon variant of this tablet?

ptargino · May 26, 2014

People reported a brightness issue when upgrading to stock kitkat. You might wanna look into that.

Hugo-PT · May 26, 2014

tagleda said:
Hello does anybody know if 4.4.2 is available for the verizon variant of this tablet?

Yes there is, do a search

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ptargino said:
People reported a brightness issue when upgrading to stock kitkat. You might wanna look into that.

I for example I am not having the brightness issue after upgrading to kitkat...until now satisfies my needs :good:

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