[US998][STOCK][OREO]LG V30 US998 US99820h_00_0318.KDZ

[ChazzMatt]

For bootloader unlock purposes, use the US998 KDZ versions with pre-July 2018 security patch: I recommend 20a or 20b.
Look at the names for dates in the title. You can always update to newer firmware later, AFTER bootloader is unlocked. Flashing a newer KDZ will not relock your bootloader. See bottom of post for instructions on how to downgrade to earlier firmware.

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US99820h_00_0318.kdz
2.8GB

DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* Android File Hosts MIRROR

* LG Bridge server MIRROR
(Thanks to @Redline!)

* LG-Firmwares MIRROR

md5: 9915d400f3f815afe457188179973dfa

TWRP FLASHABLE VERSION:
(thanks to @JohnFawkes!)
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397938154

AFH MIRROR: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397941723
AFH MIRROR: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397942132

MEGA MIRROR: https://mega.nz/#F!oqZXmaYL!-kIP78wxilXLbg5SLeFwOw
(Thanks @cityneversleepz!)

md5: 6d74ab2618b5065bcb1c9d90b3f7e6b0

ONLY USE MAGISK 18.X ON OREO TWRP-FLASHABLE ZIPS!

If you are installing/updating latest US998 firmware for the first time after bootloader unlock/root, you should flash 20e zip (below), then 20f zip, 20g zip, 20h zip back-to-back in TWRP, then flash Magisk. If you go straight to 20h via TWRP-flashable zip from very early Oreo, you will most likely have problems. There were massive changes starting with US998 20f and you need the prior 20e as foundation before going on to 20h. You should also do this if coming from a custom ROM.

Also flashing magisk in between each and rebooting in between each is not needed. You can add all (zips) to the queue and flash at once then flash magisk and then reboot. Tested this method with the us998 zips and works just fine

Flash the "ROM" with latest TWRP, after wiping caches. Reflash Magisk immediately afterwards, before rebooting to system. It's just stock KDZ but in TWRP-flashable version. Not debloated nor meant to be updated in the future. It's just a very convenient mechanism to have newer stock firmware instead of using dev patched LGUP to flash partitions, etc. Go to this thread and thank him.

Screenshots below are for previous firmware and only demonstrate how to upgrade full KDZ using LGUP.
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PREVIOUS FIRMWARE

US99820g_01_0110.kdz
2.8GB

DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* Android File Hosts MIRROR * MIRROR

* LG Bridge server MIRROR

* LG-Firmwares MIRROR

md5: 8FF267DECE84CB3ABC690AC57D3F5F7B

TWRP FLASHABLE VERSION:
(thanks to @JohnFawkes!)
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603907012

MEGA MIRROR: https://mega.nz/#F!oqZXmaYL!-kIP78wxilXLbg5SLeFwOw
(Thanks @cityneversleepz!)

AFH MIRROR: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117905842

md5: 04bc62b70a6c06a3f3f072307b63d9ea

ONLY USE MAGISK 18.X ON OREO TWRP-FLASHABLE ZIPS!

Flash the "ROM" with latest TWRP, after wiping caches. Reflash Magisk immediately afterwards, before rebooting to system. It's just stock KDZ but in TWRP-flashable version. Not debloated nor meant to be updated in the future. It's just a very convenient mechanism to have newer stock firmware instead of using dev patched LGUP to flash partitions, etc.

Screenshots below are for previous firmware and only demonstrate how to upgrade full KDZ using LGUP.
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PREVIOUS FIRMWARE

US99820f_00_1121.kdz
2.8GB

DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* Android File Hosts MIRROR

* LG-Firmwares MIRROR

md5: 902477d9c5bcb92797f7018b1b8a2bd3

TWRP FLASHABLE VERSION:
(thanks to @JohnFawkes!)
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603889519

MEGA MIRROR: https://mega.nz/#F!oqZXmaYL!-kIP78wxilXLbg5SLeFwOw
(Thanks @cityneversleepz!)

AFH MIRROR: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117905841

md5: fc2ae3a3a9fe3d274ee8305f1f9da21c

ONLY USE MAGISK 18.X ON OREO TWRP-FLASHABLE ZIPS!

Flash the "ROM" with latest TWRP, after wiping caches. Reflash Magisk immediately afterwards, before rebooting to system. It's just stock KDZ but in TWRP-flashable version. Not debloated nor meant to be updated in the future. It's just a very convenient mechanism to have newer stock firmware instead of using dev patched LGUP to flash partitions, etc.

Screenshots below are for previous firmware and only demonstrate how to upgrade full KDZ using LGUP.
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PREVIOUS FIRMWARE

US99820e_02_0910.kdz
2.8GB

DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* Android File Hosts MIRROR

* Mega MIRROR

md5: 1356de6f4856b5e4ac9c5d719426ee15


TWRP FLASHABLE VERSION:
(thanks to @JohnFawkes!)
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603889520

AFH MIRROR: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117905843

MEGA MIRROR: https://mega.nz/#F!oqZXmaYL!-kIP78wxilXLbg5SLeFwOw
(Thanks @cityneversleepz!)

md5: 3fb2d258b37dbfc5195ebd207bbb9765

ONLY USE MAGISK 18.X ON OREO TWRP-FLASHABLE ZIPS!

Flash the "ROM" with latest TWRP, after wiping caches. Reflash Magisk immediately afterwards before rebooting to system. It's just stock KDZ but in TWRP-flashable version. Not debloated nor meant to be updated in the future. It's just a very convenient mechanism to have newer stock firmware instead of using dev patched LGUP to flash partitions, etc.

Screenshots below are for previous firmware and only demonstrate how to upgrade full KDZ using LGUP.
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PREVIOUS FIRMWARE


US99820d_01_0710.kdz
2.76GB

DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* Android File Hosts MIRROR

AFH Mirror: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117906091

md5: A85265F221E082D699680B3117D0F20D


TWRP FLASHABLE VERSION:
(Thanks to @westwood24!)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/rom-lg-us998-20d-rom-t3830318

md5: c09d4cd31171cc2a5a325ae41b7aa79f

ONLY USE MAGISK 18.X ON OREO TWRP-FLASHABLE ZIPS!

Flash the "ROM" with latest TWRP, after wiping caches. Reflash Magisk immediately afterwards before rebooting to system. It's just stock KDZ but in TWRP-flashable version. Not debloated nor meant to be updated in the future. It's just a very convenient mechanism to have newer stock firmware instead of using dev patched LGUP to flash partitions, etc.

Screenshots below are for previous firmware and only demonstrate how to upgrade full KDZ using LGUP.

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PREVIOUS FIRMWARE

US99820c_03_0615.kdz
2.8GB

DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* Android File Hosts MIRROR

md5: c5590e7a6b5baa2e14f7d4cc6f34925e
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PREVIOUS FIRMWARE

US99820b_03_0524.kdz
2.76GB

DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* Android File Hosts MIRROR

md5: 66b32b2d332a876889b6a74ba8d8be7c


TWRP FLASHABLE VERSION:
(Thanks to @westwood24)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/rom-lg-us998-20b-rom-t3813923

md5: 056f3e7e5fa6dd1c5c8d92bd8ba731ff

ONLY USE MAGISK 18.X ON OREO TWRP-FLASHABLE ZIPS!

Flash the "ROM" with latest TWRP. Reflash Magisk immediately afterwards before rebooting to system. It's just stock KDZ but in TWRP-flashable version. Not debloated nor meant to be updated in the future. It's just a very convenient mechanism to have newer stock firmware instead of using dev patched LGUP to flash partitions, etc.

Screenshots below are for previous firmware and only demonstrate how to upgrade full KDZ using LGUP.
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PREVIOUS FIRMWARE

US99820a_04_0330.kdz
3GB

DOWNLOAD LINKS:
* Android File Hosts MIRROR

md5: 5654DD3238DB691C1E6E633FE16092C4

* CODEFIRE (Thanks to XDA dev @autoprime.)



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NOTE: This is for all V30/V30+/V30S US998 -- open market US998 V30/V30+/V30S, as well as U.S Cellular US998 V30/V30+.


Here's my own US998 V30+ updating:

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HOW TO (temporarily) DOWNGRADE BACK TO OREO FOR BOOTLOADER UNLOCK
(or DOWNGRADE BECAUSE YOU DON'T LIKE PIE)

1) DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE AND DEV PATCHED LGUP

* Download Oreo KDZ you wish to install -- for bootloader unlock would be US998 20a or 20b. You can update to more current firmware AFTER unlocking bootloader on early Oreo.
(If you just don't like Pie, then choose the most recent Oreo KDZ, which is US998 20h at the top.)

* DOWNLOAD THIS DUAL VERSION OF DEV PATCHED LGUP, made by @tecknight:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603845019
(Or use attached file from bottom of this post. Thanks to @tecknight! Please go here and click the THANK BUTTON!)

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2) INSTALL DEV PATCHED LGUP

0. Uninstall any prior LGUP you have. Uninstall anything like Uppercut, which no longer works and causes conflicts with this Dev Patched LGUP.

1. Extract LGUP_DualMode.zip to a folder on your PC.

2. Browse into the folder and launch LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.msi.
Follow the prompts to complete the install.

3. In that folder, right click and select "Run as Administrator" on "SetDev.bat" to set LGUP to developer mode

4. Launch LGUP using the desktop shortcut, NOT the Install folder shortcut.

Choose Process : PARTITION DL (all partitions) or REFURBISH

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3) DOWNGRADING/UPGRADING ANY LG V30/V30+/V30S TO OREO KDZ FIRMWARE

1) Go into download mode (power off completely, then hold volume up button while plugging in USB cable)
2) open patched LGUP and flash OREO KDZ to DL PARTITION mode. In the pop up box "Select All". Use the attached patched LGUP in this post.
You can also use REFURBISH mode, if you wish.
3) Master Reset (post 101 of Frankenstein thread)
5) DONE.

It's fairly easy. Most people breeze right through this. But if you have any problems, go through this list:

• Make sure you in download mode BEFORE opening the patched LGUP file.
  This is at the top of the list as some people forget to do that. The remainder are in no particular order. If that doesn't work,
• Try different USB port,
• Try different USB cable,
• Try different computer.
• Reinstall LG mobile drivers on your PC.
• Reinstall dev patched LGUP again, making sure the files are placed where they need to go (LG Electronics folder, etc).
• REBOOT THE COMPUTER.

If you ask for help, that's the list of items we are going to give you anyway.

WARNING: In LGUP do NOT go messing with modes not mentioned in these instructions. Especially do NOT use Chip Erase.

https://9to5lg.com/lgup-1-15-manual-how-to-unbrick-restore-your-lg-devices-with-lgup/

3) ChipErase: Dangerous, This will erase IMEI/efs, Do not try this if you do not have a NV backup.

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4) IF YOU NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER (with early Oreo), GO READ WTF INSTRUCTIONS

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SETTINGS

I know everyone has their own settings, but for new owners who want a reference point for all the various submenus and customization, I'll share screenshots of my settings. You can always change to what you like.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/NCm643Y7prJhDLaS2

 

[agamemnonn]

Yesss! Finally. Thanks. I hope this will lead to new weta rom.

DOWNLOADING NOW. Be patient.

Thanks to @autoprime.

use this download link until I get and Android Hosts file link.

http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_V30/US988/US99820a_04_0330.kdz

Sent from my LG-US998 using Tapatalk

 

[ChazzMatt]

Yesss! Finally. Thanks. I hope this will lead to new weta rom.

Sent from my LG-US998 using Tapatalk

We now have two working download links -- Android File Hosts and Codefire. I'll add the LG Bridge server link when it becomes available. Now I have to actually flash it myself!

DONE. See screenshots.

 

[jeston]

Thanks for this. So what all do we need to do in order to root again after upgrading? I assume this wipes everything, correct? So do we need to re-flash the new TWRP after we upgrade, then format data and flash the no verity script again, then install magisk? Or is the format data and flash no verity not needed if we've already done that on Nougat? I'm pretty new to using KDZs.

 

[ChazzMatt]

Thanks for this. So what all do we need to do in order to root again after upgrading? I assume this wipes everything, correct? So do we need to re-flash the new TWRP after we upgrade, then format data and flash the no verity script again, then install magisk? Or is the format data and flash no verity not needed if we've already done that on Nougat? I'm pretty new to using KDZs.

EDIT: changing this answer based on people's experiences.

Yes, you will lose root and custom TWRP recovery. You'll have flash/reinstall those. Be sure to use the Oreo compatible TWRP 3.2.1:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/unofficial-twrp-3-2-1-t3779171/page8

 

[jeston]

EDIT: changing this answer based on people's experiences.

Yes, you will lose root and custom TWRP recovery. You'll have flash/reinstall those. Be sure to use the Oreo compatible TWRP 3.2.1:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...t3779171/page8

Thanks, will work on this tomorrow when I have more time!

 

[ChazzMatt]

Thanks, will work on this tomorrow when I have more time!

Yes, I updated my still-bootloader locked US998 V30+ immediately. I'll do my bootloader unlocked, rooted US998 V30 later...

 

[agamemnonn]

I just relock bootloader before flashing. But now i have warning "your device has failed a routine safety check and will not boot" and does not even get into bootloader mode. Do you have any idea?

 

[ChazzMatt]

I just relock bootloader before flashing. But now i have warning "your device has failed a routine safety check and will not boot" and does not even get into bootloader mode. Do you have any idea?

See this thread for the V20 but you need KDZ for the V30.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-v20-to-100-stock-bricked-devices-t3524903

You should still be able to use Oreo KDZ and LGUP, I would think.
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EDIT:
After further discussion, I've removed instructions to re-lock the bootloader as people have successfully upgraded without doing that.

 

[agamemnonn]

See this thread for the V20 but you need KDZ for the V30.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-v20-to-100-stock-bricked-devices-t3524903

You should still be able to use Oreo KDZ and LGUP, I would think.

I just know if you don't relock the bootloader you have problems then relocking it after flashing the update.

I dont know how but i could enter bootloader finally. I just unlocked again. I guess problem was that i was on custom rom with TWRP. now first, flashing 10d kdz, and then relock and then i will flash oreo.

 

[ChazzMatt]

Deleting this post as information has changed. Do NOT re-lock the bootloader.

 

[Shadicbypass]

Very important question! Make sure you relock the bootloader first before flashing this KDZ update. Then, you will need your unlock.bin file again, which LG sent you. You will unlock the bootloader again, after you install the Oreo KDZ.

Then root and install TWRP like you did before.

If you flash this KDZ upgrade without relocking the bootloader, you will be stuck in a no-man's land where you will be told you need to unlock the bootloader but another place (Developer Options) will tell you it's already unlocked.

How to re-lock bootloader for open market LG G6, but should be the same for LG V30:
https://www.androidexplained.com/lg-g6-lock-bootloader/

i didn't relock the bootloader and haven't had any issues

 

[satanix]

Updated my US Cellular V30 with no issues! Thank you for the guide Chazz!

Sent from my LG-US998 using Tapatalk

 

[ChazzMatt]

i didn't relock the bootloader and haven't had any issues

Really? I was just going by what happened in another thread.Fantastic if we don't have to, for those who have unlocked BOOTLOADER. I'll change instructions when I get home.

You just had unlocked bootloader and root, no custom ROM?

I'm updating my other phone with unlocked bootloader tomorrow.

 

[foamerman]

Hey here we go let's toss a coin heads we relock the bootloader tails we don't and see what happens LOL

 

[jeston]

All I know is I updated a couple times with the kdz so far and never relocked, but that was just nougat to nougat. Wasn't sure if it was different for nougat to Oreo.

 

[ChazzMatt]

All I know is I updated a couple times with the kdz so far and never relocked, but that was just nougat to nougat. Wasn't sure if it was different for nougat to Oreo.

Tomorrow I'll test with my bootloader unlocked V30.

Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+

 

[foamerman]

Tomorrow I'll test with my bootloader unlocked V30.

Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+

I just did and it worked for me

 

[ChazzMatt]

I just did and it worked for me

Thank you. I removed it from the op. Now I need to edit post #5.

 

[Shadicbypass]

Really? I was just going by what happened in another thread. Maybe he was running a custom ROM. I'll change instructions when I get home.

You just had unlocked bootloader and root, no custom ROM?

yeah stock nougat to stock oreo, i was actually using weta rom but still based on stock so...