LG V500 (lg-v500)
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| This device has been tested with postmarketOS, but its device package has not yet been added to the postmarketOS repositories. This means that it cannot be selected in pmbootstrap. | 
| Manufacturer | LG | 
|---|---|
| Name | G Pad 8.3 | 
| Codename | lg-v500 | 
| Released | 2013 | 
| Type | tablet | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) | 
| CPU | 4x 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | 
| GPU | Adreno 320 | 
| Display | 1200x1920 (~273 PPI) IPS LCD | 
| Storage | 16 GB | 
| Memory | 2 GB | 
| Architecture | armv7 | 
| Software | |
| Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. | Android 4.2.2 | 
| Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. | Android | 
| Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. | no | 
| Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with  pmbootstrap flasher. | Untested | 
|---|---|
| USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). | Works | 
| Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Untested | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Works | 
| Touchscreen | Works | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Untested | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Untested | 
| Camera | Untested | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Untested | 
| Bluetooth | Untested | 
| GPS | Untested | 
| Modem | |
| Calls | Untested | 
| SMS | Untested | 
| Mobile data | Untested | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Untested | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| This device is based on the Snapdragon 600. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps | 
Contributors
- Thomasdhale
Maintainer(s)
- Thomasdhale
What works
Downstream kernel compile, Telnet iniramfs works to fix a partition issue (pmboostrap install selects wrong partition UUID), then process freeze later.
What does not work
How to enter flash mode
Factory reset/enter recovery
LG default recovery can be entered thanks to `adb reboot recovery`. Those step can be used to go into a custom recovery like TWRP !
| WARNING: Please make sure you have a custom recovery like TWRP, otherwise it will format all the data | 
- Push and maintain `power` and `volume down` buttons
- When LG bootscreen appears release the buttons
- Push `power`, `volume up` and `volume down` buttons
- The screen should display "Factory hard reset", release the buttons
- There are two confirmation, press power twice to confirm
- Custom recovery will launch
Download mode
This mode can be used with "LG mobile support tool" in order to restore factory software. It seems to be proprietary protocol
- Shut down the tablet, disconnect USB cable
- Push and maintain `volume up` button
- Connect to the computer
- Release the volume button
- The screen should display "Download mode" in a white square, the blacklight seems to be at minimum so it might be difficult to read in bright light
boot.img signature
While boot.img are not really signed, a magic word needs to be appended to it for the device to boot without complaining about "Secure booting error".
Someone kindly created a tool called Open Bump to easily add this magic word the bootloader is looking for. An updated Python 3 version is available from here, then it is as easy as:
- Executing `./open_bump.py boot.img`
- Flashing the resulting `boot_bumped.img` to the phone thanks to `dd` or TWRP install image feature.
Installation
Users owning this device