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HOW TO USE AN ENGLISH ROM to switch the SGH-i718 from Chinese into English

Hi there,
In another post I asked for a method of converting my strictly Chinese SGH-i718 into English. Now, I know that an English version exists, as you can buy an identical phone in English (i think that is the SGH-i710).
Someone posted a link to a file to purports to be an English ROM for the phone, and I have now downloaded it.
Links are http://rapidshare.com/files/45439904/Juggler_WM6_i718ZMGF4_PDA_Eng.rar.html
and
http://rapidshare.com/files/45950071/Juggler_WM6_i718ZMGF4_Phone_Eng.rar.html
How on earth do I use the ROM without totally bricking my phone?
The file is named;
Juggler_WM6_i718ZMGF4_PDA_Eng.rar
When I extract it, I have an EXE file named;
i718ZMGF4_PDA_Eng
which is described as "UnifiedMultiDownloader MFC 응용 프로그램"
When I open it, it has a screen that says "no phone detected" or something like that, and then it closes and the Microsoft Windows Data Execution Protection pops up and says it closed it to protect my computer.
1) Would you trust this file?
2) If yes, how does it work?
Thanks guys 'n' gals

May I ask where you get these files from?

cpz21 said:
May I ask where you get these files from?
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As listed in the links in my post. They are not mine. The links were provided through another thread on a similar issue.

IT WORKS!
FYI: I used the PDA rom, the first one, and it works! It works incredibly well in fact. After use, when I switched the phone on, it started up in English and prompted me to set the phone up as if it was the first time it had ever been turned on. I will post the full instructions tomorrow (4:30am here and I can't be bothered right now)

It's Done!! Here's How
Well, here's the deal. The forums only work if people help each other. If I were to find out how to do it and not tell you, it would defeat the purpose of having forums and being able to help each other in the first place.
So anyway, I ended up finding a forum with a bunch of awesome Chinese people who helped me to flash it. I already had the file from another forum, and the fact that this guy posted the exact same files, then gave me a step-by-step, made me confident that this flash would actually work.
I have now successfully used the process below to flash the PDA part of my i718. I HAVE NOT FLASHED THE PHONE (RADIO) PART YET BECAUSE MY ORIGINAL PHONE ROM IS STILL WORKING AFTER THE FLASH OF THE PDA ROM.
Here is the process below with no spelling mistakes corrected...
Samsung i718 PPC Phone flash ROM procedure + WM6 English ROM
(A) CABLES
Two Cables are needed for i718 to flash rom.
Cable 1 = USB Cable accompany with your PPC Phone for ActiveSync for the flash of ROM.
Cable 2 = Special USB Phone Flash Cable for the flash of Phone Function ... it seems to be the Radio ROM. It is competible with Samsung normal phone model D828.
USB Phone Flash Cable Info from Taobao site:
Phone Flash Cable 1
http://auction1.taobao.com/auction/0/item_detail-0db2-bd590543d74abee85f6e49e9376b2cca.jhtml
Phone Flash Cable 2:
http://auction1.taobao.com/auction/0/item_detail-0db1-c02f02c2861d77ee6cdc7109e5648732.jhtml
(B) FLASH ROM (PDA FUNCTION)
1. Charge PPC Phone to full power.
2. PC with ActiveSync V4.5 installed.
3. Inside the ActiveSync connection settings, <UNCHECK> Allow USB connections and <CHECK> Allow connections to one of the following: COM? (The port number is your USB will be connected). (trial and error until you get a successful Activesync connection)
4. POWER OFF your PPC Phone and connect it with the USB cable to the PC. (Use cable 1)
5. Run the downloaded WM6 ROM <i718ZMGF4_PDA_Eng.exe>; and choose Detect in POP-UP screen when the program started.
6. Check your PPC Phone is firm connected with PC and POWER ON your phone now.
7. The original ROM program will auto flash the new ROM into the PPC Phone.
8. Just pay attention to the screen of the PPC Phone and follow and instructions pop-up to finish the whole upgrade.
9. After completion, you can check your ROM version inside the PPC Phone, and it will be the new <Version i718ZMGF4>.
(C) FLASH RADIO ROM (PHONE FUNCTION)
1. Install the phone flash driver which is inside the CD that is accompanied with the Cable 2 .
2. POWER OFF your PPC Phone and connect it with the USB cable to the PC. (Use cable 2)
3. Run the bootloader flash program <Qingdao_downloader_v04.exe> inside the folder of <i718ZMGF4_PhoneRom>.
4. In the program screen of <Files to Download>:
1st Boot Loader: Click BIN... choose boot.bin file.
2nd Main Binary: Click BIN... choose i718ZMGF4.cla file.
3rd BP Engine: Click BIN... choose bpexec.bin file.
5. Check your PC's COM number connect with this cable and set the COM Port speed according this cable.
6. Then inside this program choose the Serial Port: COM? (same as your PC's COM Port number).
7. Click the <START> button and it will start to check your Phone ID (if it cannot find the ID, your can disconnect the cable and insert it again to try OR power on the phone to help this Phone ID checking).
8. When Phone ID checking is sucessed, Click the <ALL DOWNLOAD> button to start to flash.
9. After flash is completed, reset the PPC Phone by input *2767*3855# to process.
CAUTION in RADIO ROM FLASHING:
When flashing the Radio ROM/Phone Function or after flash, it will show <Phone Error, Run Later> or similar words. It is normal because the PPC Phone is under phone function flashing procedure and cannot be used. After all upgrade is finished, you just power off the PPC Phone and turn it on again to make it back to normal to fully finish the upgrade procedure.
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So there is it everyone. I hope this helps you to flash your Chinese version Samsung SGH-i718 and enjoy it as much as I am currently.
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Taken from here.
By the way there is a newer WM6 ROM for I710/718 (CE OS 5.2.1616 Build 18120.0.4.0)
pierrotee said:
Someone posted a link...
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hehe.....

I wasn't trying to be surreptitious. I explained that this info was given to me from someone else I was just trying to put it together into a comprehensive post that people could follow and use to flash their phones. I hope it helps

unlock samsung i710
hello can i use this flash rom to flash sasung i710 are they are the same phone like i718 and how to unlock this phone from france network thank you

i710 and i718
maxxamour said:
hello can i use this flash rom to flash sasung i710 are they are the same phone like i718 and how to unlock this phone from france network thank you
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I'm pretty sure that the i710 and i718 are identical. I think the i710 was designed for sale in western countries, whereas the i718 is specifically branded for Chinese markets.
I think the firmware would be similar, just in other languages.
Give this conversion method a try!

the rom is ok for i710
pda part use usb cable
phone part use serial cable (i used also one prolific based cable)
br
sorinm

how can i use this ROM with vista ( non compatible with active sync)
Tthanks

flashing under vista is not supported! flasher is 2k/xp compatible only!

stability
Hi ,I´m very curious about this upgrade : how stable is tis rom ? what changes in fact ? thanks for any answers.

i have upgraded my phone i710 well but after upgrading my gprs sto working.i tried all kinds of settings but its not working ,is this s a bug in this rom.
i warn all other members too
and pls any one tell me how can i come back to my perivious wm5,bcoz without gprs my ppc s just a brick

jashi said:
my gprs sto working.
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Don't panic! To get gprs working you must flash both pda and phone parts of firmware. Read first post to learn how to do this. To get back wm5 you need to serach something like I710XEGF2 (xe means russian variant, which is yours i don't know) in google. If you still need WM6, but have no possibility to flash phone part (have no cable etc..) you need to find an official samsung update for I710 (not I718) - something like I710UXEGG1 (U means WM6, XE means russian again).

brother i need my perivious wm5 rom. i cannt live without gprs on my phone.pls give me any link for my i710 original firmware.
i also want to tell u that i had made a backup by using sprite backup,can it restore my perivious wm5 firmware.plsss guide me

Pls attach d picture of flas cable for radio rom,is it available in india.
Or how can i make my new cable

caine said:
Don't panic! To get gprs working you must flash both pda and phone parts of firmware. Read first post to learn how to do this. To get back wm5 you need to serach something like I710XEGF2 (xe means russian variant, which is yours i don't know) in google. If you still need WM6, but have no possibility to flash phone part (have no cable etc..) you need to find an official samsung update for I710 (not I718) - something like I710UXEGG1 (U means WM6, XE means russian again).
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hi dear,
the version u reffer here for i710 are all downloadede by me but there is no english version of wm5 these all r russian or wm6 (without gprs as i have nt ny cable to upgrade radio).so pls tell me how to find wm5 english rom any link pls.

Hello everyone, I found this thread from google search, I have a China version of SGH-i718+ , This phone was given by my dad, I can barely read any chinese, so I wish could convert this to english version, I believe it runs WM6 Chinese.
Does this rom works for this phone? or is there a newer rom?
and where can I purchase the cables , thanks for the help guys.

this works, just a little change to the instructions to get the PDA part flashing..
- disable active sync usb connection
- disable com port connection
run the flashing program,
select detect & start downloading immediately
plug in your phone and hold the power button until the blue bar starts moving..

Help me! Up rom Asus P527

I have just bought an Asus P527 with Chinese language, now I want to up rom English. Please show me the way to up rom from Chinese to English. Thank you so much!

Hint
anhvu_175 said:
I have just bought an Asus P527 with Chinese language, now I want to up rom English. Please show me the way to up rom from Chinese to English. Thank you so much!
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Was able to track this down from the asusmobile.ru site. It´s auto translated from Google but the setBL does the trick apparently. NO GUARANTEES IT WILL WORK, USE AT OWN RISK!
At the Asus site
http://support.asus.com/download/download_item.aspx?product=12&model=P527&SLanguage=en-us
you can find the WWE rom. In first instance, the update on another language was refused. SetBL.exe copied to the device that launched it, the phone ask to connect the sync cable, then choose "Advanced" mode to begin flashing firmware. That's all.
Perhaps you can ask some Russian developers over here like GreatVK or Sorg to confirm this.
PS. I´m thinking about buying this phone too. Can you comment on the use of it?

It's very useful with the keyboard, you can type text message quickly as a Nokia phone. But I really don't like chip Ti-Omap (run slowly). Battery and screen display are very good.

anhvu_175 said:
It's very useful with the keyboard, you can type text message quickly as a Nokia phone. But I really don't like chip Ti-Omap (run slowly). Battery and screen display are very good.
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Last year I've used a HTC Wizard with the same processor and it was ok, but no speed monster though. The addition of GPS and FM and the formfactor makes the switch worth it.
But, since the phone is not sold over here I have to import one from Italy, which ships with an Italian rom.
Let me know if it works, my Italian is not so good

Jerome! said:
Last year I've used a HTC Wizard with the same processor and it was ok, but no speed monster though. The addition of GPS and FM and the formfactor makes the switch worth it.
But, since the phone is not sold over here I have to import one from Italy, which ships with an Italian rom.
Let me know if it works, my Italian is not so good
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Hi, I've found the way to up rom for asus P527, it's the same with P526.
1. Download Official ROM for you are interested in from ASUS web site
2. Backup your device
3. Check the info of the ROM on your device (under settings menù)
you need the following info:
current ROM region code (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
Extended ROM region code (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
4. Extract the content of the file you downloaded from ASUS web site to any folder.
5. Edit the file P527.ini file and write there the info you collected at point (3)
in first line you have to write
the current ROM region code of the device (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
in second line write the name of the Extended ROM region code if the device (WWE, RUS, THA, etc).
7. Run P527FUU.exe and follow the instructions screen.

Hello, Does anyone can help me to Upgrade the rom from Chi to Eng because I can't read Chinese. I try like the above instruction but I can't see the rom version Code. I saw only like this " 4.12.070815.000S.TMC " in my settiing. So I don't know what word to change the P527.ini in both row. Anyone please help me about this problem.
P.S. Can anyone send the link to download the Thailand ROM to me? I'm Thai. I can't see the Thailand ROM in ASUA Thailand. I call to check with the ASUS Thai staff, they said they will not allow the different country device to upgrade to Thailand device even I ask to give the payment.

ROM WM6.1 for Asus P527 THA - Build 19214:
http://www.pdamobiz.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=156434&PN=1&TPN=1
and WM6 - V4.1.23: http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Mobile_Phone/P527/V4123_WWE_THA_EXT_V106.zip

plzzz help me....
I downloaded official Firmware upgrade for my Asus P527 from Asus.com. But wen i start for the update it says "the extended ROM version of the device does not match" Extended ROM version is: V1.0.0 NA. The update procedure is also showing the same V1.0.0 NA and my phone too... plz help how can i upgrade??? And one thing more this firmware update is windows update basically?? i mean it will go to Windows Mobile 6.1??
thanx in advance

Extract any official ROM with WinRAR
Hold down, Push and Press left OK button then clic reset. View on display "IPL: Insert USB Cable"
On PC run P527FUU.exe click on top left cornel and choise "Expert mode"
Plug USB Cable then click "Update"
sorry for my bad English

After a bad flash (power cut) device is showing:
GSMFFS at 0x13000000
GSMFFS doesn't exist
Spin Forever
Use (Format All) instead
Is there a way to "force" format a rom from windows CMD?
If not what rom tool would i need?
Thanx in advance

Thanks.
anhvu_175 said:
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Hi, I've found the way to up rom for asus P527, it's the same with P526.
1. Download Official ROM for you are interested in from ASUS web site
2. Backup your device
3. Check the info of the ROM on your device (under settings menù)
you need the following info:
current ROM region code (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
Extended ROM region code (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
4. Extract the content of the file you downloaded from ASUS web site to any folder.
5. Edit the file P527.ini file and write there the info you collected at point (3)
in first line you have to write
the current ROM region code of the device (WWE, RUS, THA, etc)
in second line write the name of the Extended ROM region code if the device (WWE, RUS, THA, etc).
7. Run P527FUU.exe and follow the instructions screen.
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Done ! Thanks very much !( Chắc VN nhỉ)

same problem
santosru said:
After a bad flash (power cut) device is showing:
GSMFFS at 0x13000000
GSMFFS doesn't exist
Spin Forever
Use (Format All) instead
Is there a way to "force" format a rom from windows CMD?
If not what rom tool would i need?
Thanx in advance
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hi santosru,
i am also having same problem were you able to solve it? i saw in one of your other post about pressing volume down ok and reset with lock on sends the boot loader to different mode with options for nand nor flash etc... where you able to select the options?

ppindia said:
hi santosru,
i am also having same problem were you able to solve it? i saw in one of your other post about pressing volume down ok and reset with lock on sends the boot loader to different mode with options for nand nor flash etc... where you able to select the options?
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Here is what one can do
Put the p527 in bootloader mode and connect to PC
on yr PC open FUU.exe
Click on the upper left corner of the FUU window and select expert mode.
Now start flashing.
Yr p527 will b alive.
I hope this solves the problem

hdubli said:
Here is what one can do
Put the p527 in bootloader mode and connect to PC
on yr PC open FUU.exe
Click on the upper left corner of the FUU window and select expert mode.
Now start flashing.
Yr p527 will b alive.
I hope this solves the problem
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Thanks hdubli, But I have already tried that it's getting stuck in format stage. Do you have any way of skipping formatting or some other way of formatting(may be in terminal mode, I am not able to goto terminal mode in asus p527 though).
GSMFSS at 0x13000000
GSM Doesn't exist
Spin Forever
Use (format All) instead. --gets stuck after this
Is any body having copy of GSMFSS.NB0 which I can flash

ppindia said:
Thanks hdubli, But I have already tried that it's getting stuck in format stage. Do you have any way of skipping formatting or some other way of formatting(may be in terminal mode, I am not able to goto terminal mode in asus p527 though).
GSMFSS at 0x13000000
GSM Doesn't exist
Spin Forever
Use (format All) instead. --gets stuck after this
Is any body having copy of GSMFSS.NB0 which I can flash
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I found another mode in p527 by accident. If you press OK (next to volume control) camera and reset with lock keypad it goes into sd card mode with start sd init mode. Can I use this to recover my bricked phone?

santosru said:
After a bad flash (power cut) device is showing:
GSMFFS at 0x13000000
GSMFFS doesn't exist
Spin Forever
Use (Format All) instead
Is there a way to "force" format a rom from windows CMD?
If not what rom tool would i need?
Thanx in advance
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Hi.I head the same problem and it's solution:
http://rapidshare.com/files/227192658/full.rar (WM 6.5)
1.Unpack and copy this on sd card up to 2GB
2.Put card to phone
3.Lock phone with hold switch,press OK (next to volume control) and camera together and now reset.
I hope this fix your phone.

thanks
kucza said:
Hi.I head the same problem and it's solution:
http://rapidshare.com/files/227192658/full.rar (WM 6.5)
1.Unpack and copy this on sd card up to 2GB
2.Put card to phone
3.Lock phone with hold switch,press OK (next to volume control) and camera together and now reset.
I hope this fix your phone.
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Thanks Kucza, I had already fixed with steps shown by you and my phone is working fine. Kucza can you tell me as to which version of windows 6.5 are you using ? is this the one cooked by kalpeshmist or the russian or thai rom.

[email protected]#$%^&*()
Jerome! said:
Was able to track this down from the asusmobile.ru site. It´s auto translated from Google but the setBL does the trick apparently. NO GUARANTEES IT WILL WORK, USE AT OWN RISK!
At the Asus site
http://support.asus.com/download/download_item.aspx?product=12&model=P527&SLanguage=en-us
you can find the WWE rom. In first instance, the update on another language was refused. SetBL.exe copied to the device that launched it, the phone ask to connect the sync cable, then choose "Advanced" mode to begin flashing firmware. That's all.
Perhaps you can ask some Russian developers over here like GreatVK or Sorg to confirm this.
PS. I´m thinking about buying this phone too. Can you comment on the use of it?
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i'm done as u describe that SetBL.exe copied to the device that launched it, the phone ask to connect the sync cable and then no more things happened at this time stopped by IPL:Insert USB CABLE..plz help me
with best reguards

Jerome! said:
Was able to track this down from the asusmobile.ru site. It´s auto translated from Google but the setBL does the trick apparently. NO GUARANTEES IT WILL WORK, USE AT OWN RISK!
At the Asus site
http://support.asus.com/download/download_item.aspx?product=12&model=P527&SLanguage=en-us
you can find the WWE rom. In first instance, the update on another language was refused. SetBL.exe copied to the device that launched it, the phone ask to connect the sync cable, then choose "Advanced" mode to begin flashing firmware. That's all.
Perhaps you can ask some Russian developers over here like GreatVK or Sorg to confirm this.
PS. I´m thinking about buying this phone too. Can you comment on the use of it?
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plz help me..when i'm updating rom , USB cable disable due to my fault. when i'm power on my phone but it's too no more work..i can't power on and reset my phone, be ruined or not? ..plz drop me a little advice

Ok, this may not work for everyone but it worked for me. I CAN NOT take credit for any of the work. I can how ever offer a very sincere thank you to developers who have brought 6.5 to the P527.
Download SCHIST 21864 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=506417
use the P527FUU that is included and check both OS and GSM.
set the OS path to ????/SCHIST_21864_clean\flash.dio.nb0
set the GSM path to ????/SCHIST_21864\EXT GSM(IND)\GSM.dio.nb0
now you need your phone screen to show the IPL: USB Cable message.
turn key lock on, press in on the scroll wheel (left side of phone), press and release the soft reset button with stylus, release the scroll wheel and press the left OK button. it may take a times to get it right but you should get the IPL: screen up. (I actually have to release the scroll wheel then move it down, release and then press the OK button)
insert the usb cable, click the ???? button in P527FUU this should "fix" you.
after it's complete even if phone hangs at the blue Asus screen you can download the correct Asus flash and use the installed included from Asus in advanced mode to restore your phone to WM 6.1 for your area.
if this helps anyone let me know.

LG KS20 problem

Hi to all
I have one LG KS20 here..
Version info:
ROM - v10b
Bootloader - v10b
Modem firmware - v10b
ROM date - 2008-03-07
So - I have a problem here.. When I put the SIM card inside and power ON the phone - I can use Wi-Fi but there is no Network... I read a lot here in this forum and find that if somebody flashes the mobile without backup the NV file - problem... So I did not flashed this mobile.. I just take it and when I insert SIM card just nothing happened... After that I checked the IMEI number - its something like 0000023000000<0
Can somebody explain me what and where is the problem and how to solve it...
Thanks in advance
Best Regards

i have the same problem.for three days try to solve it.i use avery way that appears in the forum and general in the internet.i didn't make it.finaly i send it back to lg for service.i wish you good luck.

pacienta said:
Hi to all
I have one LG KS20 here..
Version info:
ROM - v10b
Bootloader - v10b
Modem firmware - v10b
ROM date - 2008-03-07
So - I have a problem here.. When I put the SIM card inside and power ON the phone - I can use Wi-Fi but there is no Network... I read a lot here in this forum and find that if somebody flashes the mobile without backup the NV file - problem... So I did not flashed this mobile.. I just take it and when I insert SIM card just nothing happened... After that I checked the IMEI number - its something like 0000023000000<0
Can somebody explain me what and where is the problem and how to solve it...
Thanks in advance
Best Regards
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It seems like ur NV is not there.Try using QPST to restore back ur nv2.If u said u didnt flash or reflash ur original ROM then just send it back to LG

Someone can help us??? I need any NV backup from KS20. Who can help us?
SOS

silence.i think there is no solution.lg in greece send my phone back unfixed.because it is unbranded.in greece lg ks20 appears only with vodafone brand.we really need help.

To everyone,
If u need .nv2 file, pm me with ur imei no. and email address, i can generate one for you, but the last digit, which is calculated by your phone, would likely to be different and also i can only generate branded .nv2 since i only got branded .nv2 file. It could be work in unbranded phone but just u need to flash a branded rom or hybrid rom to use with it.

LG KS20 Network Problem after i flashed a EN ROM
Hi Everyone.
My name is Costin.
I have a strange problem. I have flashed the Enghlish ROM, and i have managed to recover the IMEI number bach with the QPST tool but still no network.
Any ideea???
Can someone help me?
I would like to thanks to all the members of this site, was a grea help to onbtain necesary tools for my phone.

You can't simply use QPST to repair your imei complete, you can't repair no network problem in this way to, you must hv a working .nv2 file with you and restore it back, read the posts in my signiture pls

I've just got a new ks20 ... had the rom V10b-00-262-02-10-OCT-21-2007 (OS 5.2.1626.3) ... I tried to update my rom ... but the "LGMDP_1.5_Build_12.13" always show "No phone" under the phone columm ...
I have done the same as the thread " [How To] Connect KS20 with LGMDP + Free Unbranded .nv2" of raykisi ...
I don't know which step I had fault ... plz help me ...
Here what I've done :
1. Install "LG Corona USB Driver" in computer
2. Change necessary settings in engineering menu
At device:
-Enter this code to dialpad: 2676625720#
.....4. Port Setting → 1. Diag Setting → 1. USB Set for Diag → “OK” → “Back”.
.....4. Port Setting → 1. Diag Setting → 2. USB Switching → “LG Composite -DUN, DIAG”.
-press Done and soft-reset the device. (by turn off and on, I did)
3. Install "WinDiag_Open.cab" in the device and soft-reset it ...
4. Plug the usb cab to PC, at this step the PC found 3 new hardware and Installed completely (A port, A usb and ... something i forgot)
5. Run LGMDP_1.5_Build_12.13, click Select port, the LGMDP_1.5_Build_12.13 can found the port COM5 but there's always "No phone" under the phone columm and NONE the Model
I tried 2 time on a XP PC and a Vista Laptop ... Help me ... plz ... I need my nv2 to play with my new device ...
Thanks you very much ...
(my english is bad ... sorry)
btw .. how to know the phone is branded or unbranded ... my phone start up is only LG logo and then Windows Mobile welcome screen and then today screen .... is it unbraded ... it can be waranted by the LG ???

[Q]How to flash firmware in LG optimus G korean version F180L

Hi,
I've a LG optimus G Korean version (F180L). I'm facing issues to update official firmware in my mobile. While I try updating firmware using LG mobile support tool , I get error 'Not enough free disk space'.It's a brand new mobile and have lot of free space. I searched the forum for resolving this issue, but I couldn't find suitable solution.
Then I tried updating the firmware using KDZ tool as per instructions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1861854
I entered into software mode by power button and volume up key simultaneously and upon LG logo pressed volume down key twice and then connected the device. I got a message as in the attachment(software mode),I don't know korean hence assumed it to be software mode. Then upon flashing I got the message as in attachment(flash error).
Can someone help me flash an english firmware in my mobile.
TIA

The screen says:
This is a state for service center's backup and upgrade.
Usual users, please dont use this state and leave it by holding the power button for 8 seconds.
Something like that.
Your logs says:
Port= -1
and PHONE NOT FOUND.
I bet you didnt install the drivers properly or you didnt choose the proper port

Tim4 said:
The screen says:
This is a state for service center's backup and upgrade.
Usual users, please dont use this state and leave it by holding the power button for 8 seconds.
Something like that.
Your logs says:
Port= -1
and PHONE NOT FOUND.
I bet you didnt install the drivers properly or you didnt choose the proper port
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Thanks mate . My win 7 laptop didn't like the phone . Tried with xp laptop and LG support tool worked like a charm.
Still I've Korean firmware only. Is it possible to flash an English firmware in this phone ? If yes , plz give me the firmware DL links if anyone have got. The DL links in firmware thread have been removed .
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app

Contemplating trying to flash .kdz to downgrade firmware and regain root. Battery life seemed better when rooted, with 50+processes frozen (Titanium) and cpu profiles set (setCPU).
Before flashing the .kdz, which PC Connection mode do you select for the device (charge only/ mtp/ lg software)?

How to flash english version on Korean model
same prob here.. trying to find some english firmware where i can flash on my korean mobile. Is it okie to flash a canada/US carrier kdz on korean version? I dont have much knowledge.. but desperate to remove korean frm my LG; some one pls let me know... i wll be very thankful//
thks in adv.

No its not ok.
There no english ROM for Korean devices yet.
Btw why just dont change the language to English in settings?

Tim4 said:
No its not ok.
There no english ROM for Korean devices yet.
Btw why just dont change the language to English in settings?
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thanks fr ur reply much appreciated! i have already changed tht to english.. still qvoice app is in korean.. wish a voice service like tht in english

chevro1et said:
Contemplating trying to flash .kdz to downgrade firmware and regain root. Battery life seemed better when rooted, with 50+processes frozen (Titanium) and cpu profiles set (setCPU).
Before flashing the .kdz, which PC Connection mode do you select for the device (charge only/ mtp/ lg software)?
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I didn't flash it using kdz tool, just updated firmware using LG mobile support tool and I used LG software mode for that.
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app

same problem
kathir. said:
Hi,
I've a LG optimus G Korean version (F180L). I'm facing issues to update official firmware in my mobile. While I try updating firmware using LG mobile support tool , I get error 'Not enough free disk space'.It's a brand new mobile and have lot of free space. I searched the forum for resolving this issue, but I couldn't find suitable solution.
Then I tried updating the firmware using KDZ tool as per instructions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1861854
I entered into software mode by power button and volume up key simultaneously and upon LG logo pressed volume down key twice and then connected the device. I got a message as in the attachment(software mode),I don't know korean hence assumed it to be software mode. Then upon flashing I got the message as in attachment(flash error).
Can someone help me flash an english firmware in my mobile.
TIA
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dear sir,
i have also LG optimus G Korean version (F180L) - unlocked... i think... by the ebay seller but i have many U+ - this is a mobile carrier in Koreea - applications on it.
i need a "clean firmware" - is that possible?
note - for example i have both Korean and 1- 0 classical figures on the dial buttons
any help?
thanks

I tried downgrading firmware via flashing .kdz but keep getting the PORT -1 error, not sure what I'm doing wrong...
- PC running Vista
- downloaded and installed LG USB driver using LG Mobile Support Tool, message indicates successful
- turn off device, reboot into service mode (hold power + vol up)
- connect device to PC via USB
- Device Manager, no LG modem listed **I think my problem lies here somewhere?**
- run Windows Enabler as admin, click in tray so "ON" is displayed
- run KDZ_FW_UPD_EN as admin, Type = 3GQCT
- navigate to appropriate .kdz file, press "launch software update"
- unpacks .kdz, then PORT -1, DEVICE NOT FOUND error occurs
any advice or insight would be appreciated. and Happy Holidays to everyone as well!
EDIT:solved. need to put device into Download Mode. power off. insert usb. hold power/ vol up/ vol down. release buttons when Download Mode icon apperars on screen. proceed. Cheers to boakun and l0ng0ne on the ICR channel.

Hi all,
Planning on buying this LGOG, but just wanna know. Is this korean version LGOG have the limited sms characters to 80 only?

140 for english letters

chevro1et said:
I tried downgrading firmware via flashing .kdz but keep getting the PORT -1 error, not sure what I'm doing wrong...
- PC running Vista
- downloaded and installed LG USB driver using LG Mobile Support Tool, message indicates successful
- turn off device, reboot into service mode (hold power + vol up)
- connect device to PC via USB
- Device Manager, no LG modem listed **I think my problem lies here somewhere?**
- run Windows Enabler as admin, click in tray so "ON" is displayed
- run KDZ_FW_UPD_EN as admin, Type = 3GQCT
- navigate to appropriate .kdz file, press "launch software update"
- unpacks .kdz, then PORT -1, DEVICE NOT FOUND error occurs
any advice or insight would be appreciated. and Happy Holidays to everyone as well!
EDIT:solved. need to put device into Download Mode. power off. insert usb. hold power/ vol up/ vol down. release buttons when Download Mode icon apperars on screen. proceed. Cheers to boakun and l0ng0ne on the ICR channel.
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Do you've Korean model as well? Which firmware did you flash and is that an English firmware?
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app

kathir. said:
Do you've Korean model as well? Which firmware did you flash and is that an English firmware?
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app
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Yes, I have a Korean device, since I live in South Korea. The firmware is Korean, with language set to English. When you set the language, literally everything is translated. I downloaded the firmware from LG servers using my own IMEI prior to upgrading to the latest ota that broke root for me.
Sent from my LG-F180L using xda app-developers app

LG Optimus G F180L Korea SMS characters limit
taklukjagat said:
Hi all,
Planning on buying this LGOG, but just wanna know. Is this korean version LGOG have the limited sms characters to 80 only?
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dear sir,
i have LG Optimus G F180L Korea model
the SMS characters limit is 80 only but the solutions are many through Google Play Magazin
i instaled Handcent SMS - very good - increase the limit to 160 characters with also may others internal options for the user and display form, shape, colours etc.
best regards

Sorry for posting off topic, does anyone here know if Korean LG Optimus G F-180L works on AT&T 3G 850/1900?

chevro1et said:
I tried downgrading firmware via flashing .kdz but keep getting the PORT -1 error, not sure what I'm doing wrong...
- PC running Vista
- downloaded and installed LG USB driver using LG Mobile Support Tool, message indicates successful
- turn off device, reboot into service mode (hold power + vol up)
- connect device to PC via USB
- Device Manager, no LG modem listed **I think my problem lies here somewhere?**
- run Windows Enabler as admin, click in tray so "ON" is displayed
- run KDZ_FW_UPD_EN as admin, Type = 3GQCT
- navigate to appropriate .kdz file, press "launch software update"
- unpacks .kdz, then PORT -1, DEVICE NOT FOUND error occurs
any advice or insight would be appreciated. and Happy Holidays to everyone as well!
EDIT:solved. need to put device into Download Mode. power off. insert usb. hold power/ vol up/ vol down. release buttons when Download Mode icon apperars on screen. proceed. Cheers to boakun and l0ng0ne on the ICR channel.
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This works! THANK YOU SO MUCH! 정말 감사합니다!

How to flash F180 lg optimus g korean to english official firmware
chevro1et said:
I tried downgrading firmware via flashing .kdz but keep getting the PORT -1 error, not sure what I'm doing wrong...
- PC running Vista
- downloaded and installed LG USB driver using LG Mobile Support Tool, message indicates successful
- turn off device, reboot into service mode (hold power + vol up)
- connect device to PC via USB
- Device Manager, no LG modem listed **I think my problem lies here somewhere?**
- run Windows Enabler as admin, click in tray so "ON" is displayed
- run KDZ_FW_UPD_EN as admin, Type = 3GQCT
- navigate to appropriate .kdz file, press "launch software update"
- unpacks .kdz, then PORT -1, DEVICE NOT FOUND error occurs
any advice or insight would be appreciated. and Happy Holidays to everyone as well!
EDIT:solved. need to put device into Download Mode. power off. insert usb. hold power/ vol up/ vol down. release buttons when Download Mode icon apperars on screen. proceed. Cheers to boakun and l0ng0ne on the ICR channel.
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Hi sir please tell me step by step how did you flash you LG OPTIMUS G F180 korean version. Its hard to used the korean version. I want an official English version.

baguhanx90 said:
Hi sir please tell me step by step how did you flash you LG OPTIMUS G F180 korean version. Its hard to used the korean version. I want an official English version.
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Here is the method that I have successfully used several times.
- put device into Download Mode. power off. insert usb. hold power/ vol up/ vol down.
release buttons when Download Mode icon apperars on screen. proceed.
- Device Manager >> modems >> disable LG modem
- run Windows Enabler as admin, click in tray so "ON" is displayed
- run KDZ_FW_UPD_EN as admin, Type = 3GQCT
- navigate to appropriate .kdz file, press "launch software update"
- unpacks .kdz, writes to device. Be patient.
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chevro1et said:
Here is the method that I have successfully used several times.
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Sir where I can download kdz_fw_upd_en? Please post a screen shot how to do it.
Thank you very much in advance to all of you here..
Hope I can fix this asap.
Thanks..

LGUP New Tool For Flash (Kdz and TOT)

It has taken me many days to find a tool to flash KDZ AND TOT since many people show an error at 4% of FlashTool and there is no solution so this is your Post.
LGUP is a tool used by Lg for phones that still have a guarantee such as a system error or a software error.
Compatible with Windows vista/7/8/10 No macOS No Linux
Thanks to DroidTH for giving me a link
ok let's start
Renember: All will be erased in the internal memory.
Your warrantly is now avoid
Visit [How-to] Flash firmware KDZ G2 G3 G4 by LGUP On Youtube to the link
Remember that it is not channel advertising, it's just that I can not add external links
Steps to follow
Make sure you have the drivers installed correctly
Download The KDZ / TOT
Connect Lg g3 to pc (No need to enter download mode manually)
Unzip (LGUP-G2-G3.ZIP)
First install (LGUP_8974_DLL_Ver_0_5_CODEFIRE)
Second Install (LGUP_Install_Ver_1_14_3)
Enter the LGUP program that is probably hosted on your desktop
Select the Upgrade box and select the KDZ / TOT file
Wait for the process to finish (Do not disconnect the phone)
At 80% the phone will restart (not yet to be disconnected)
When you reach 100% the phone must have turned on or starting on the TMO logo
If it does not start
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If it does not start
---------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -----
If it restarts constantly and does not enter the system (It restarts before reaching the optimizing application)
Turn off the phone completely and remove the battery
Wait 10 seconds. And put it back
Press Vol- and on when logo is released and press them again.
Give you everything
EYE: all files on the internal SD card will be erased
A factory reset will be made and then it must be turned on normally.
If it still does not start, remove the chip (SIMCARD)
Well that's all if you have any questions please write
Sorry if I needed something, it's just that I'm new and I do not know anything about xda
I hope you understand.

When I run LGUP it says Model is Unknown, then gives an error telling me I have to choose a known Model. Drivers are installed, USB debugging is enabled, not sure what else there is missing. Please help.
my phone: (T-Mobile lg g3 d851 30e)

dricialg said:
error Unknown model.!!
my phone: (g3 d851 30e)
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sorry you had problems
the error is one of the drivers lg
you should plug it into one of the main USB ports on your PC.
or rather entering device manager and re-assign drivers to ports.
Have you downloaded the lgup for lg g3 and g2?

Drivers are installed, USB debugging is enabled, LG PC Suite OK.not sure what else there is missing.
Download : lgup-g2-g3.zip

Solve it FIX
good after I found the problem LGUP
roms apparently change the model of the device as it changes cm11 to build Cyanogenmod 11 xx
AOSP - to AOSP rom 2 etc.
the solution would be to install a stock rom clean no matter if v10 v30 etc. The important thing is not having changed the model number and manufacturer.
I hope I have helped and sorry

that includes cloudy fa's roms

minicm94123 said:
It has taken me many days to find a tool to flash KDZ AND TOT since many people show an error at 4% of FlashTool and there is no solution so this is your Post.
LGUP is a tool used by Lg for phones that still have a guarantee such as a system error or a software error.
Compatible with Windows vista/7/8/10 No macOS No Linux
Thanks to DroidTH for giving me a link
ok let's start
Renember: All will be erased in the internal memory.
Your warrantly is now avoid
Visit [How-to] Flash firmware KDZ G2 G3 G4 by LGUP On Youtube to the link
Remember that it is not channel advertising, it's just that I can not add external links
Steps to follow
Make sure you have the drivers installed correctly
Download The KDZ / TOT
Connect Lg g3 to pc (No need to enter download mode manually)
Unzip (LGUP-G2-G3.ZIP)
First install (LGUP_8974_DLL_Ver_0_5_CODEFIRE)
Second Install (LGUP_Install_Ver_1_14_3)
Enter the LGUP program that is probably hosted on your desktop
Select the Upgrade box and select the KDZ / TOT file
Wait for the process to finish (Do not disconnect the phone)
At 80% the phone will restart (not yet to be disconnected)
When you reach 100% the phone must have turned on or starting on the TMO logo
If it does not start
-------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----
If it does not start
---------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -----
If it restarts constantly and does not enter the system (It restarts before reaching the optimizing application)
Turn off the phone completely and remove the battery
Wait 10 seconds. And put it back
Press Vol- and on when logo is released and press them again.
Give you everything
EYE: all files on the internal SD card will be erased
A factory reset will be made and then it must be turned on normally.
If it still does not start, remove the chip (SIMCARD)
Well that's all if you have any questions please write
Sorry if I needed something, it's just that I'm new and I do not know anything about xda
I hope you understand.
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Where are downloads

minicm94123 said:
good after I found the problem LGUP
roms apparently change the model of the device as it changes cm11 to build Cyanogenmod 11 xx
AOSP - to AOSP rom 2 etc.
the solution would be to install a stock rom clean no matter if v10 v30 etc. The important thing is not having changed the model number and manufacturer.
I hope I have helped and sorry
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Hi !
How do I do all the above ?
My PC recognize the phone without problem, but LGUp won't start unless I "select a known model"... (LGUp window shows : Model = Unknown ; COM Ports = [COM5, CloudyG3] )
Problem is that my phone is softbricked after installing a new ROM, and I can only enter download mode (not even recovery). I just want to downgrade it and reflash a LG's stock ROM (or whatever ROM that would make my phone actually work !!! )
Can you help me do that ?

raf1978 said:
Hi !
How do I do all the above ?
My PC recognize the phone without problem, but LGUp won't start unless I "select a known model"... (LGUp window shows : Model = Unknown ; COM Ports = [COM5, CloudyG3] )
Problem is that my phone is softbricked after installing a new ROM, and I can only enter download mode (not even recovery). I just want to downgrade it and reflash a LG's stock ROM (or whatever ROM that would make my phone actually work !!! )
Can you help me do that ?
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Do you still wanting help?

minicm94123 said:
Do you still wanting help?
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YEEEESSSSSS !!!!
Please.... ?
(My phone is currently used as a toy by my 6 yo daughter ? )

LGUP "UNKNOWN" and FlashTool failure with LG G3 (and possibly others)
When I downloaded and installed LGUP with the DLL installer stated to be for the LG G3, the program did not recognise the phone, reporting it as "UNKNOWN". The LG FlashTool also failed, reporting the IMEI and PID as NULL. After spending a lot of time on this, I twigged that the DLL file in the LGUP model directory was for the 8994 processor; but the G3 has an 8974, quite different and incompatible. I located the DLL installer MSI file for 9874 devices, uninstalled LGUP and the DLLs from Windows add/remove programs, ran the 9874 DLL installer and reinstalled the LGUP program, and everything worked.
The file is, amongst other places, on https://uptoandroid.com/download-lg-up-tool-for-lg-smartphone-latest/. Do not download DLL files for LG G4, LG V10, LG G3, LG Stylo, filename LGUP_Common_DLL_Ver_1_0_28_5 .msi, but instead For LG phones based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 SoC, filename LGUP_8974_DLL_Ver_0_5.msi:.
HTH
23 Aug 19: I find that I've rediscovered the wheel. Exactly what I said was posted in 2016 - if I'd found it, it would have saved me a lot of time!