We got a new testing device – LG G3 (international model D855) with 32GB internal memory and 3GB RAM. It seems, that this is Asia’s model, not European. Manufactured Nov 2014, with Android version 4.4.2, LG Software version V10m-TWN-XX.
If you have only 64GB and 128GB MicroSD memory cards available (like us), then to workaround TWRP limitation (it does not support exFAT), use USB-OTG cable with any USB Flash drive (smaller than 64GB and formatted with FAT32). See image gallery for more details.
We used USB OTG cable and flash drive to install Cloudyfa’s ROM for LG G3, version 2.1 from TWRP. It comes with Aroma installer, and setup is very straightforward.
And at the end the new Google’s Android 5.0 (Lollipop) surprised us – it does not like the password provided by Google Two Factor authentication (aka App passwords). It shows error message: “Please enter your Google Account password”. It means that it recognizes your App password, but does not like it. It may be related to the fact, that two factor auth is built into Lollipop. Go figure…
LG G3 D855 32GB box
LG G3 D855 32GB box opened
Camera, power / volume buttons — LG G3 D855 32GB
Power adapter, USB cable, headset — LG G3 D855 32GB
Model number LG-D855, Memory 32GB
Manufactured Nov 2014, Android version 4.4.2, Software version V10m-TWN-XX
Manufactured Nov 2014, Android version 4.4.2, Software version V10m-TWN-XX (screenshot)
A1 SD Bench on LG G3 D855
A1 SD Bench on LG G3 D855, RAM – 7544.13MB/s, Memory – Read 238.47MB/s, Write 64.44MB/s
A1 CPU Tool on LG G3 D855
A1 CPU Tool on LG G3 D855
Rooting LG G3 D855 with PurpleDrake-Lite!
Backing up stock ROM and EFS partitions from TWRP using USB OTG cable and flash drive
TWRP backup completed
Installing Cloudyfa’s ROM for LG G3, version 2.1, Name – CloudyG3, using USB OTG cable and flash drive
Cloudyfa’s ROM installer for LG G3, version 2.1, using USB OTG cable and flash drive – closeup
Cloudyfa’s ROM installer for LG G3, version 2.1, using USB OTG cable and flash drive – closeup
CloudyG3: select model – F400S, F400L, F400K, D855
CloudyG3: select Sharpening Mod
CloudyG3: Customize Apps
CloudyG3: Ready to install
CloudyG3: Installing 10.40%
CloudyG3: Installing 57.05%
CloudyG3: Installation wizard has successfully installed CloudyG3…
CloudyG3: Reboot your device now
Android is upgrading (Lollipop)
Android is upgrading…
Android is upgrading… Finishing boot.
Lollipop Welcome and language selection screen (photo)
Lollipop Welcome and language selection screen (screenshot)
Lollipop Setup Wizard – Insert SIM card
Lollipop Setup Wizard – Very long… Checking connection…
Lollipop Setup Wizard – Tap & Go
Lollipop Setup Wizard – Add your account…
Lollipop Setup Wizard – Google’s location service and more…
Lollipop Setup Wizard – Setup complete. Your phone is set up and ready to use.
Lollipop Setup Wizard – Use data connection
Lollipop Setup Wizard – Knock Code setup
Lollipop Setup Wizard – Home touch button combination
Lollipop Setup Wizard – Explore something new. Set your phone name…
LG G3 upgraded to Android 5.0, CloudyG3 2.1
Please enter your Google Account password — Google’s two factor authentication does not work. It asks for main account password.