I know there is a guide already here a long time ago, but Its step is kind of complicated. So, I figure it out another way, no need to set up a HTTP server to trick LG's update software.
I have tested it on V20f, everything works perfect. But remember, whatever you do, you do at your own risk and responsibility for your actions rests solely on you.
Unbricking part:
1. Install LG's cell phone driver, of cause.
2. Install B2CAppSetup.exe from kdz-flash.rar (download)
3. Open test-version-upTest_EX folder, Run Windows Enabler.exe as Administrator‘s authorization and turn it on by single click the icon of windows's tray.
4. Switch the phone to Download mode:
Turn off the phone, if you have not turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable from the phone if connected.
Hold down Volume Up and connect the USB cable to the phone.
Hold Volume Up until the screen: Download mode.
5. Open the folder test-version-upTest_EX and run the program UpTestEX_original.exe
6. Click on the folder icon in the row "Select kdz file" and select the file V20F_00.kdz
7. Click on "CSE web upgrade test".
8. In the window that appears, click on "Upgrade Start".
9. In the next window that appears, you will be prompted to select country and language, which will use the program.
10. The program will begin to flash update file V20F_00.kdz on your phone.
Rooting your P93x:
1.Copy LG_SystemBackupTest.apk from ROOT.rar to your phone's sdcard and intall it, run it.(download)
2.Enable USB debug mode, and connect your phone with computer by usb cable, then run root_P930.bat in your computer, then, let your PC do the rest. then you can get a rooted V20f firmware. alse, this method can root V20e, And maybe other's version firmware can be rooted by it too.
is this works in SU640 korean version?
jeonaztigz said:
is this works in SU640 korean version?
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Use the guide I link to; it flashes a SU640 KDZ instead of the P93x.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784709
your files have errors & can not be extracted - can u post different file links that work
kdz-flash have virus
brianlili said:
I know there is a guide already here a long time ago, but Its step is kind of complicated. So, I figure it out another way, no need to set up a HTTP server to trick LG's update software.
I have tested it on V20f, everything works perfect. But remember, whatever you do, you do at your own risk and responsibility for your actions rests solely on you.
Unbricking part:
1. Install LG's cell phone driver, of cause.
2. Install B2CAppSetup.exe from kdz-flash.rar (download)
3. Open test-version-upTest_EX folder, Run Windows Enabler.exe as Administrator‘s authorization and turn it on by single click the icon of windows's tray.
4. Switch the phone to Download mode:
Turn off the phone, if you have not turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable from the phone if connected.
Hold down Volume Up and connect the USB cable to the phone.
Hold Volume Up until the screen: Download mode.
5. Open the folder test-version-upTest_EX and run the program UpTestEX_original.exe
6. Click on the folder icon in the row "Select kdz file" and select the file V20F_00.kdz
7. Click on "CSE web upgrade test".
8. In the window that appears, click on "Upgrade Start".
9. In the next window that appears, you will be prompted to select country and language, which will use the program.
10. The program will begin to flash update file V20F_00.kdz on your phone.
Rooting your P93x:
1.Copy LG_SystemBackupTest.apk from ROOT.rar to your phone's sdcard and intall it, run it.(download)
2.Enable USB debug mode, and connect your phone with computer by usb cable, then run root_P930.bat in your computer, then, let your PC do the rest. then you can get a rooted V20f firmware. alse, this method can root V20e, And maybe other's version firmware can be rooted by it too.
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The file kdz-flash have virus, can you update that? tvm.
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i installed the drivers still my sgy only chargers help please
Sent from my GT-S5360
is ur sgy is fully drain? what exactly happen?
maicsdhin said:
i installed the drivers still my sgy only chargers help please
Sent from my GT-S5360
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Help us help you, Please answer the questions below:
1. What OS are you using? Ex. Windows XP/Vista/7/8 or Mac OSX?
2. Do you get any error when installing the driver?
3. Do you get an error when you connect the device?
4. We're you able to sync or get your phone detected by KIES?
Thanks,
Carl
Re:
i had also encountered the same problem last night. I just don't know what causes the problem. It's was ok since yesterday after i hooked it to charge in my laptop and last night when i tried to charge again i noticed that that usb is not appearing on the status bar. I tried to reboot the both device and nothings change.
BTW im using windows 7 x86.
it's on custom rom,what custom rom r u using? try to wipe data/cache and partition,i also encounter the same problems previously.. but i ended up reflashing my rom..
im using windows xp . no error . it only charges as i connect . no , kies didnt dtect my sgy
r
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you only need to do this exactly
1. first install skies or samsung drivers and odin.
2. open odin (1.85 or 1.84)
3. make sure your phone is open not in download mode. then connect usb cable to your computer with odin window open and connect galaxy y then this time turn off your fone and press "home button+power+volume down" and it detects your phone..and done!thats it.
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dondieboy said:
i had also encountered the same problem last night. I just don't know what causes the problem. It's was ok since yesterday after i hooked it to charge in my laptop and last night when i tried to charge again i noticed that that usb is not appearing on the status bar. I tried to reboot the both device and nothings change.
BTW im using windows 7 x86.
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vEget7 said:
it's on custom rom,what custom rom r u using? try to wipe data/cache and partition,i also encounter the same problems previously.. but i ended up reflashing my rom..
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maicsdhin said:
im using windows xp . no error . it only charges as i connect . no , kies didnt dtect my sgy
r
Sent from my GT-S5360
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mavszorg said:
you only need to do this exactly
1. first install skies or samsung drivers and odin.
2. open odin (1.85 or 1.84)
3. make sure your phone is open not in download mode. then connect usb cable to your computer with odin window open and connect galaxy y then this time turn off your fone and press "home button+power+volume down" and it detects your phone..and done!thats it.
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Please do check the following:1. USB Ports
Try a different port. [Applies to PREVIOUSLY DETECTED PHONE and/or NEW PHONE CONNECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME]
If you are using a desktop computer, try the USB ports at the back of your computer.
If you are using a notebook computer, make sure the power plan you're using is not in Balanced or Power Saver. Try using High Performance when trying to flash and make sure USB Selective Suspend is disabled.2. USB Filter Driver [Applies to Windows Vista/7 Machines though later version of XP Supports USB Filter Driver]A Filter Driveris a Microsoft Windows driver that adds value to peripheral devices or supports a specialized device in the personal computer. It is a driver/program/module that is inserted into the existing driver stack to perform some specific function.
Written either by Microsoft or the vendor of the hardware, any number of filter drivers can be added to Windows. Upper level filter drivers sit above the primary driver for the device (the function driver), while lower level filter drivers sit below the function driver and above the bus driver.Try deleting theUSB "Upper Filter" & "Lower Filter" Entry in registry editor and check if it fixes the problem.
Delete the USB Upper and Lower Filter in the Registry by following the steps by following the steps below:
Before we go any further, please first backup the Registry.
Important: This method contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry
incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can
restore the registry if a problem occurs.
For more information about how to back up and restore the registry in Windows:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-the-registry
1. Click “Start”, type “REGEDIT” (without quotation marks) in the “Search” bar and press Enter.
Note: If UAC (User Account Control) pops up, please accept it.
2. Right click “Computer” (the root node) in the left pane, click “Export” under the “File” menu, choose “All” under “Export range”, and select “Desktop”
in the “Save” in box and type backup in “File Name”. Click “Save”.
Note: The backup file is on the Desktop and named backup.reg. We can simply restore the registry by double-clicking the backup.reg file.
3. Click “Start”, type “REGEDIT” (without quotation marks) in the “Search” bar and press Enter again.
4. Locate the “UpperFilters” value under the following key in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}
5. On the “Edit” menu, click “Delete”, and then click “OK”.
6. Locate the “LowerFilters” value under the same key in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}
7. On the “Edit” menu, click “Delete”, and then click “OK”.
8. Quit Registry Editor and restart the computer.
Make sure you follow the steps correctly.3. Samsung drivers[Applies to PREVIOUSLY DETECTED PHONE and/or NEW PHONE CONNECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME]
Reinstall Samsung drivers to make sure driver files are intact. Believe it or not, a simple update or program installation can mess up drivers on your computer.
Before you re-install the driver, please take note of the following:
Your phone should be disconnected and/or any USB device (USB Flash drives, cameras, ipod etc etc)
Close any program that communicates with you phone -KIES, Odin etc etc.
If you're using for more than an hour or have opened several programs, please turn of your computer and the turn it back on, a warm boot (restart) is not the best way to "refresh" your computer before you install drivers, It should be a cold boot (shutdown-power up)
If you've taken my notes in consideration, please by all means re-install the drivers 4. Try a different version of Odin that supports Galaxy Young.
Make sure the Odin version you're using supports Galaxy Young. Some Odin versions support specific samsung phones ONLY5. Restore your computer to a state where your phone can be detected.[Applies to PREVIOUSLY DETECTED PHONE ONLY]
This option applies if all else fail and do me a favor, don't call your computer's support team, they will make you do a bunch of troubleshooting steps and in the end, a simple restore would take care of it.ANOTHER NOTE:
Pressing the POWER BUTTON without having both HOME BUTTON and VOLUME UP KEY pressed will not get you anywhere. Either your press HOME BUTTON first then the VOLUME UP KEY before you press the power button or you make yourself believe that your phone won't go into download mode/Odin mode. That being true, previous comment that says: "home button+power+volume down" I believe is a typo. Good luck to y'all who have this kind problem.
Hi,
I have downloaded odin 3.09 on my laptop with Windows 8. Also the two files I need to use whilst rooting. Then ticked usb debugging box. Got tablet to odin mode and plugged into laptop. When I press start to root nothing happens. The com port sign is blue, I have kies 3 installed with usb drivers.
Totally lost now, I followed the instructions of what to do but my tablet won't root. I am in the uk and was hoping to root my note to the upgrade to kit kat instead of waiting ages for samsung to do it.
Has anyone got any ideas to please help me get my note rooted. Is there something different using windows 8. I have inserted usb drivers that was on the instruction page as well.??
Gadjet63 said:
Hi,
I have downloaded odin 3.09 on my laptop with Windows 8. Also the two files I need to use whilst rooting. Then ticked usb debugging box. Got tablet to odin mode and plugged into laptop. When I press start to root nothing happens. The com port sign is blue, I have kies 3 installed with usb drivers.
Totally lost now, I followed the instructions of what to do but my tablet won't root. I am in the uk and was hoping to root my note to the upgrade to kit kat instead of waiting ages for samsung to do it.
Can so done please help me get my note rooted. Is there something different using windows 8. I have inserted usb drivers that was on the instruction page as well.??
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I tried to root mine as well. Started Odin and seems all went well, but after reboot, "Rootchecker" still says that the device isn't rooted. I'm lost here as well. I hope someone with more experience can help. Thanks in advance.
root solution
hello i use to have the same problem,im runing 4.4.2 kk here is the solution pd,im not the the one who did this
here is the original thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2719750
Root Download Links:
TWRP: http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/lt03wifiue
Super SU Zip: http://download.chainfire.eu/396/Sup...erSU-v1.94.zip
After cf root:
1) Download TWRP 2.6.3.3 img.tar file and DONT unzip
2) Put tablet into Download mode and connect to Odin (You should already have Odin).
3) Un-tick the auto reboot option only and press the AP button and select the TWRP you downloaded and flash.
4) Once successful, power off tablet and reboot into recovery manually and flash Super SU zip.
5) Reboot...........
To flash new update:
What you need:
• Correct Drivers installed
• Odin: http://android.sc/download-odin-3-09/
• A good, solid USB cable
Thanks to @scrosler for the following guide:
1. Download Odin from the links
2. Extract the the .md5 file from the zip file you downloaded above.
3. Boot tablet into "Download" mode. You can do this by holding Power and Volume - (down) when the device is shut off. I note on this device it can be a little trickier so you may have to try a couple times. You should now see this on your tablet
4. Connect Tablet to PC using known good USB Cable
5. Start Odin and Press the "AP" button to load the tar.md5 file. This may take a while as it is also calculating the MD5 to ensure you have a good file. A bad file means bad issues and it wont let you flash it (good fail safe).
6. Once Odin sees the Tar and loads it completely AND Odin sees the tablet press the Start button to begin. Can takes about 5 to 10 minutes so be patient. Do NOT check or uncheck mark ANY other Options in Odin unless you know what you are doing!
7. Once it complete you will have a factory image on your tablet. Yay!
8. But we are not done. You may also want to, at this point, reboot to recovery and do a full data wipe. This method of Odin leaves the SD card and user data intact. To get into recovery hold Power and Volume + until you see the stock Android recovery. Select format Data, reboot. Boom, your tablet is like brand new!
Can anyone direct me to a site where I can download the correct usb driver?
I have an SM-P600 running 4.3 and I’m working with my wife’s Windows 7.0 tablet. Odin 3.09 is installed but I haven’t been able to find the correct drivers.
If you are reading this I am guessing your device is in bootloop or soft bricked. In my case it was bootloop and my volume down button was broken so couldn't get into recovery. Then had go through many places to get the phone running again. Here is how.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>This is for windows only.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
First you will need to install the MTK 65XX preloader driver installed on your PC.
Download the driver from here and extract it.
Note that if you are using windows 8 you will need to disable enforced driver signature checking. Here is how.
Now turn off your mobile and remove the battery. Now right click on My Computer and click manage. There open device manager tab.
now press and hold the volume up button and while holding the button Connect the device to PC using USB cable.
your PC will beep. Now you will see MTK 65XX Preloader driver being not installed right click on it and Click on update driver. Now choose Browse. Then navigate where you downloaded and extracted your driver. Then choose the folder of XP/Vista/7(8-10) accordingly.
Once you have installed the driver now you are ready to go.
Download the necessary files from here
This link has both SP flash tool including the Stock ROM.
Now open the SP flash tool SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1352.01/flash_tool.exe/ and then click on scatter file and choose the file from the directory Software\UsbUpgradePackage/MTK6592_Android_scatter.txt
now press download.
now pull off the battery from the device if connected and after a few seconds connect it again but do not turn on. Now connect the phone to PC using USB cable and you will see a red bar down on the FLASH TOOL.. Well done. Now seat back and relax.
when the process is done fire up the device.
Here is the video where I got the flashing process part. Give him a thumbs up. And if my post helps I am glad.
Stock ROM and SP tools link is also from his video.
Don't hesitate to comment. I am not a dev but I will try to help.
I am a new user so aparantly XDA doesn't want me to post with links.. However Links are in the 1st reply. Cheers.
I am sorry
I can't even reply with LINKS so leave me a PM (personal message I will be in touch.
shafimehedi said:
I can't even reply with LINKS so leave me a PM (personal message I will be in touch.
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it will help if error 5069 i have?
Is there a OP5T unbrick guide? Or is it the same as the OP5?
nikolajkracht said:
Is there a OP5T unbrick guide? Or is it the same as the OP5?
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I'd start by looking through this other question thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/help/please-help-hardbricked-oneplus-5t-t3716057
OnePlus 5T unbrick tutorial
Link - http://www.oneplusbbs.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=3836845&extra=page=1&filter=typeid&typeid=136
would you please bring this tool because he need replay in fourm i cannot all chinese i try to register but i cannot
thankyou
GUIDE FOR UNBRICK ONEPLUS 5T:
This guide will fix all brick problems INCLUDING bootlocked, oem locked. It will fix the "Your device is corrupt and will not boot" problem. It will also works if you flashed the Oneplus 5 phone and ended with a upside-down screen, unusable touch screen.
guide inspired by https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/unbrick-unbrick-tutorial-oneplus-3t-t3515306
Use the following file for unbrick (Msmdownloadtool)
https://mega.nz/#!QOJjGYRT!oLL9gRKQF9sE1PcVl241WvMQL-dhBaG24T5-ixo2pzs
It includes a Windows-only flasher and a recent OPS file.
Usage:
- Poweroff your phone (keep the power button for 40 seconds)
- Hold the volume up button for 10 seconds
- Connect USB-C cable
- Open device manager and ensure you have a "Qualcomm 9008 (COM3)" listed in Com ports. I had no driver to install (Windows 10).
- Unrar the 2GB file. It contains no error
- open the "dumpling_43_O.06_171206" folder
- Launch "MsmDownloadTool V4.0.exe"
- Click "Verify"
- Wait for "Md5 Check Ok!"
- Click "Start"
This will completely wide your device (oneplus 5T only !) and reinstall EVERYTHING (OxygenOS 4.7.2). The phone reboots automatically.
It will fix all brick problems.
thank you i will tested
thank you i will test it .
EDIT 2 : The MSM Download Method worked for me! Thanks !
Did it work ?
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620773422
If you want to try out the second method! (downloading right now to test it, since my device is unusable after oreo update...)
EDIT : Second method did help a bit but phone is still unconscious. Trying the MSM Download Tool right now
diminou91 said:
EDIT 2 : The MSM Download Method worked for me! Thanks !
Did it work ?
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620773422
If you want to try out the second method! (downloading right now to test it, since my device is unusable after oreo update...)
EDIT : Second method did help a bit but phone is still unconscious. Trying the MSM Download Tool right now
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were u on 128GB or 64GB version?
Bradl79 said:
were u on 128GB or 64GB version?
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I have the 64GB version of OP5T, but I'm guessing the files are the same since we use the same OOS update. Should work for the 128GB version too
thankyou
Thank yo elwin94 ! It worked like a charm !
Thank A LOT !!!
Doenst work for me, sahara communication fails.
BazzBeater said:
Doenst work for me, sahara communication fails.
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U need to check ur drivers
what do I do if the QUALCOMM 9008 is not listed?
brendonppagel said:
what do I do if the QUALCOMM 9008 is not listed?
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make sure the drivers are installed
it should look like below
How To:
Code:
Step 1: Download Driver and Unbricktool
Step 1: Extract Drivers and Recovery Tool files on Desktop.
Step 2: If you are using Windows other than Windows XP,turn off Driver Signature Enforcement.To do so,follow this guide :
http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how....igned-drivers/
Step 3: Press the power button for 40 seconds to turn off the phone.
Step 4: Press the volume up button for 10 seconds, while connecting the device with the computer.
Step 5: Open your device-manager and make sure in "Unknown devices" is one device with the name "QHUSB_BULK".
Step 6: Right Click on your device in the device manager and select Update Device Software. Choose manually the drivers folder and install the driver.
Step 7: When the device shows as "Qualcomm 9008", go run the MSM Download Tool as administrator.
Step 8: Click start at top left corner and wait for it to finish (green text will come).
Step 9: Disconnect phone from PC and boot into system.
elwin94 said:
GUIDE FOR UNBRICK ONEPLUS 5T:
This guide will fix all brick problems INCLUDING bootlocked, oem locked. It will fix the "Your device is corrupt and will not boot" problem. It will also works if you flashed the Oneplus 5 phone and ended with a upside-down screen, unusable touch screen.
guide inspired by https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/unbrick-unbrick-tutorial-oneplus-3t-t3515306
Use the following file for unbrick (Msmdownloadtool)
https://mega.nz/#!QOJjGYRT!oLL9gRKQF9sE1PcVl241WvMQL-dhBaG24T5-ixo2pzs
It includes a Windows-only flasher and a recent OPS file.
Usage:
- Poweroff your phone (keep the power button for 40 seconds)
- Hold the volume up button for 10 seconds
- Connect USB-C cable
- Open device manager and ensure you have a "Qualcomm 9008 (COM3)" listed in Com ports. I had no driver to install (Windows 10).
- Unrar the 2GB file. It contains no error
- open the "dumpling_43_O.06_171206" folder
- Launch "MsmDownloadTool V4.0.exe"
- Click "Verify"
- Wait for "Md5 Check Ok!"
- Click "Start"
This will completely wide your device (oneplus 5T only !) and reinstall EVERYTHING (OxygenOS 4.7.2). The phone reboots automatically.
It will fix all brick problems.
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I can't thank you enough! You saved my ass today good sir!!
Bradl79 said:
make sure the drivers are installed
it should look like below
How To:
Code:
Step 1: Download Driver and Unbricktool
Step 1: Extract Drivers and Recovery Tool files on Desktop.
Step 2: If you are using Windows other than Windows XP,turn off Driver Signature Enforcement.To do so,follow this guide :
http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how....igned-drivers/
Step 3: Press the power button for 40 seconds to turn off the phone.
Step 4: Press the volume up button for 10 seconds, while connecting the device with the computer.
Step 5: Open your device-manager and make sure in "Unknown devices" is one device with the name "QHUSB_BULK".
Step 6: Right Click on your device in the device manager and select Update Device Software. Choose manually the drivers folder and install the driver.
Step 7: When the device shows as "Qualcomm 9008", go run the MSM Download Tool as administrator.
Step 8: Click start at top left corner and wait for it to finish (green text will come).
Step 9: Disconnect phone from PC and boot into system.
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does your phone goes in fastboot mode, or this is not really for those devices which are not really dead but just want to restore it
dryspuri said:
does your phone goes in fastboot mode, or this is not really for those devices which are not really dead but just want to restore it
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this is for if u cannot go into fastboot mode or if u cannot load ur OS through fastboot, if u are in fastboot mode the qualcomm driver will not show up, u have to power ur phone off completely and hold the vol up button for 10 sec, then plug in ur cable, ur screen will still stay black and u will see the qualcomm driver show up, then u will open the msm tool
Thanks that did the trick.
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Hi! friends, can someone help me please, some of you have a download link that is not MEGA?
Update: 2nd post now has a way to update the Moto G7 without erasing user data. Method uses most of this tutorial but now you unzip image and select a file within in the unzipped image. Either way still backup your phone just in case. User MrCamby let me know about the "Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant" for backup.
Yesterday I updated my US Retail version Moto G7 Power to the newest firmware build# PPO29.114-108 with the May 1st Security update manually. My previous build with the March 1st security update was PPO29.114-63-2. I have the Retail US Model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of Storage. DO NOT flash the Moto G7 Power international version with 4gb RAM and 64GB storage, it will probably brick it.
This process will delete everything on the phone as it flashes all the phone's partitions. The phone will be as it was when you first bought it having to re-enter your account info and download all your extra apps not included with the stock phone. Please backup everything if you decide to update the phone using this method. On my phone most things were stored on the cloud but I did forget I had some unimportant things on the phones download folder.
Thanks to user MrCamby for letting me know bout the "Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant" which will backup the phone on your PC (Windows only) before you flash it. I haven't personally used it but from it's .pdf guide it will backup your phone before you flash it preserving images, SMS, Contacts, etc... Link to Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101291
The first step is to download Motorola RSDLite6.2.4.zip software used to flash the firmware file.
The software is available at: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/software/windows/Motorola/RSDLite/6.2.4/
Unzip and Install the RSDLite software and move to step 2.
Step 2 is to download and install the MotorolaDeviceManager_2.5.4.exe Software/Drivers at:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/software/windows/Motorola/Drivers/
Step 3 is to download the 1.9GB firmware. Be sure the file downloads completely! Flashing an incomplete image could damage the phone. The MD5 checksum is 8bb8f13ec0fe23c977b57c86f2033db9 MD5 Checker attached.
Choose the Firmware dated 2019-06-05 and Named:
XT1955-5_OCEAN_RETUS_9.0_PPO29.114-108_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/RETUS/
With the two pieces of software installed and the firmware downloaded it's time to install the firmware.
Warning this process will completely erase your device and reinstall the new firmware. only attempt this
process if you have a US Retail G7 Power with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. Do not interrupt the process
once the flashing has begun or you may have a brick(dead phone). Please continue at your own risk.
1) You'll need a USB C cable and be sure the computer is plugged in to power if a laptop. The phone should have at least a 60% charge.
2) Shut off the phone. Once the phone is completely off, Hold the volume down and press the power button still holding the volume down button.
3) The phone should boot into the boot loader mode, release the power & down volume button. See bootloader.jpg attached to see what screen looks like.
4) Plug the USB C cable into the phone and into a USB 2.0 port(black colored) on your computer. On my computer the phone didn't show up in RSDLite program when plugged into a blue colored USB 3.0 port. Others online reported the same problem.
5) Launch the RSDLite program and click show device. (Figure_1 Picture attached to post)
6) If everything went right you should see your phone listed on line 1. The program doesn't list any specific info just that a device is connected. See Figure_1 Picture attached to post.
7) Click the box on the top and select the firmware image still zipped. (The RSDLite program will unzip the firmware) and then click on the start button. See Figure_2 picture attached to post for box to load firmware and start button.
8) This is your last chance to not ERASE your phone and load the new firmware. After clicking start in last step a menu will pop up with three options. Choose the middle option "Uncompress and Start Flashing" See Figure_3.jpg attched to the post. During the firmware flash DO Not unplug your phone or allow your laptop to sleep. The process took about ten to fifteen minutes. The program will update the files it's flashing i.e. flashing 1 of 32, 2 of 32, etc....
9) When the flashing is done RSDLite will reboot the phone and you'll be prompted to choose your language like a new phone.
Troubleshooting: If line 1 in the RSDLite program is blank after plugging in the phone and doesn't show a device then you'll need to try a different USB port on your computer. For some reason the phone only shows up on my black colored USB 2.0 ports and not my blue colored USB 3.0 ports. Also try a different USB cable if it doesn't show up. These are common issues with the RSDLite program from my research.
Update Moto G7 Power without erasing device.
Follow the steps in the post above but stop at step 6 and start here.
7) Unzip the firmware image you downloaded in a folder you create.
8) Open the RSDLite program and click the box on the top and then select servicefile.xml in the folder you created in step 7.
9) After selecting the servicefile.xml click start and flash your phone. This should not erase your data.
10) Some forums reported it is better to erase the phone per the top posts but no reason was given.
Update Moto G7 Power without using RSDLite.
Since some people have reported trouble getting to RSDLite to work so I decided to do it in a way similar to the way I updated my Pixel using Android Platform Tools.
1) Create a folder where everything will be kept. like a folder called android in C:\ like C:\android
2) Download the Android Platform Tools attached to this post and extract to the folder you created.
3) Download the Phone firmware in top post and UNZIP into the same folder you created with platform tools in it.
4) Download update_batfile.zip attached to this post and unzip into the folder you created with the phone firmware and Android Platform Tools in it.
5) Open a Windows command prompt in Start menu--> windows system or by holding the windows key + R and typing CMD.
6) Plug your phone into the laptop and go to Settings--> System-->Advanced-->Developer Options then toggle "USB debugging" to on. A screen should appear on the phone "Allow USB Debugging" press OK.
7) If you don't have developer options in your System-->advanced go to System--> about and tap the build number 7 times. Now try step 6 again. Developer options should be there.
8) Navigate to the C:\android folder you created or whatever folder you created with all the files in the Command Prompt. Something like cd \android
9) Turn off the phone, Once the phone is off, hold the volume down and then hold the power button. You should boot into the bootloader screen. Release the two buttons.
10) So you should have the phone in bootloader mode, all the files in one folder, have previously selected USB debugging when the phone was booted up, and the command prompt at the folder with all the files in it.
11) now type in the command prompt type either update_no_erase.bat or eraseandupdate.bat Obviously the update_no_erase.bat updates the phone without erasing it and eraseandupdate.bat erases the phone and then updates it. After typing the one of the two .bat filenames press enter and the .bat file will update the phone and then reboot it.
12) Good luck!
Man I was wondering why nobody was updated yet since that firmware has been available for a while.. I flashed it about last week or less all good..
Man I forgot about RDS Lite damn it.. . I flashed it manually and was PITA since it has Patition A and B and a few times I messed up the commands and installed parts of partition B on partition A since everything installs by default to Partition A unless you specify System_b because I forgot to specify the partition..
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I weird thing about this May 1 lst Firmware and the one before after unlocking bootloader, in system updates it stated that my device is compromised so no more Ota but today out of nowhere that message changed back to normal System Up to date. So weird I did nothing at all.
I knew there had to be a way a way to find that updated firmware. I just been too distracted having fun with a rooted phone finally to research it yet (my last 2 phones were sm-j727t-1's and before that some kyocera pos... I make bad decisions lol). so i take it we will have to reroot our devices after this as well...? we should be able to get all our other stuff back nearly identical using titanium with cloud storage though right? just slightly more of a headache than twrp...
You will definitely have to Re-Root the phone as this flashes all the partitions like it was when new. You may have to Unlock the bootloader again but I'm not sure about that. The bootloader may stay unlocked because that's a deeper setting I believe. With my Pixel 2 I would always have to Re-Root whenever I updated but that wasn't to difficult. If you do update report back on if the bootloader stayed unlock or not. You should be able to still unlock the bootloader again if it did lock, but again I don't think it will lock. You will be able to get everything back that's cloud based as you sign in with your google account. It will take a little time to reinstall some apps and change a few settings depending on how your phone is set up. I couldn't get the May 1st Security / phone fixes from system update so I went this route.
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I knew there had to be a way a way to find that updated firmware. I just been too distracted having fun with a rooted phone finally to research it yet (my last 2 phones were sm-j727t-1's and before that some kyocera pos... I make bad decisions lol). so i take it we will have to reroot our devices after this as well...? we should be able to get all our other stuff back nearly identical using titanium with cloud storage though right? just slightly more of a headache than twrp...
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My PC ports are all 2.0 and RDSLite do not recognize the device. I belive is the other way around (Need 3.0 Ports) because of that.
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You will definitely have to Re-Root the phone as this flashes all the partitions like it was when new. You may have to Unlock the bootloader again but I'm not sure about that. The bootloader may stay unlocked because that's a deeper setting I believe. With my Pixel 2 I would always have to Re-Root whenever I updated but that wasn't to difficult. If you do update report back on if the bootloader stayed unlock or not. You should be able to still unlock the bootloader again if it did lock, but again I don't think it will lock. You will be able to get everything back that's cloud based as you sign in with your google account. It will take a little time to reinstall some apps and change a few settings depending on how your phone is set up. I couldn't get the May 1st Security / phone fixes from system update so I went this route.
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yeah I'm definitely getting it done soon. these unsuccessful update warnings are super annoying. i keep trying to hide more google and moto apps and some other things but nothing seems to have any effect
I know on my Lenovo Thinkpad the USB 3.0 ports would not recognize the phone in RSDLite. I tried switching between 3.0 and 2.0 and it would only show up in the 2.0 ports. Be sure to install the MotorolaDeviceManager_2.5.4.exe listed in the thread and the phone will only be recognized when it's in the bootloader mode (power on holding volume down button). I had trouble initially getting RSDLite to see the phone and in a few forums people reported trying a different USB C cable and using the 2.0 USB ports. For me it was using the 2.0 ports. Getting RSDLite to see the phone can be the most difficult part of the whole operation. Good Luck!
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My PC ports are all 2.0 and RDSLite do not recognize the device. I belive is the other way around (Need 3.0 Ports) because of that.
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I know on my Lenovo Thinkpad the USB 3.0 ports would not recognize the phone in RSDLite. I tried switching between 3.0 and 2.0 and it would only show up in the 2.0 ports. Be sure to install the MotorolaDeviceManager_2.5.4.exe listed in the thread and the phone will only be recognized when it's in the bootloader mode (power on holding volume down button). I had trouble initially getting RSDLite to see the phone and in a few forums people reported trying a different USB C cable and using the 2.0 USB ports. For me it was using the 2.0 ports. Getting RSDLite to see the phone can be the most difficult part of the whole operation. Good Luck!
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Yes I know that. Thanks anyway I been playing this game since Android 2.2 ? In my case are the ports 95% sure about it.
all my ports are also 2.0 and i couldn't get my phone to show up in RSDlite. probably just wait for TWRP at this point
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all my ports are also 2.0 and i couldn't get my phone to show up in RSDlite. probably just wait for TWRP at this point
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Yeah man I test it in several laptops only being recognized on 3.0 Ports. Because of "USB Type C"
Manually flash the firmware through terminal and fastboot. That will fix the issue!
Rondeau79 said:
Manually flash the firmware through terminal and fastboot. That will fix the issue!
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I been doing it for years manually no problems. I just wanted to try RSDlite once again has been years I have not use it. Still same issues as always ?
I was aware of the fastboot method but I figured this would be easier for some people who didn't want to install Android Tools Package and deal with the typing or copying fastboot commands in a terminal. Using RSDLite is a simple and foolproof method of updating our phones. I didn't have much trouble getting RSDLite to work but but it seems like others are. Once you have RSDLite working updating your phone would take less than a minute. I plan on updating my phone each time Motorola issues a System update. My phone doesn't receive them in a timely matter because I'm on Verizon who tends to postpone System updates.
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I been doing it for years manually no problems. I just wanted to try RSDlite once again has been years I have not use it. Still same issues as always
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FYI: Before you flash the update, you can use the Lenovo assistant to do a backup of your phone. Then you can restore from backup after the firmware flash.
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Good to know. I'm new to the Motorola / Lenovo ecosystem. I've had Nexus and Pixels for the last 4 years. I'll add a link to the Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant Software in the main thread. Thanks!
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FYI: Before you flash the update, you can use the Lenovo assistant to do a backup of your phone. Then you can restore from backup after the firmware flash.
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I was aware of the fastboot method but I figured this would be easier for some people who didn't want to install Android Tools Package and deal with the typing or copying fastboot commands in a terminal. Using RSDLite is a simple and foolproof method of updating our phones. I didn't have much trouble getting RSDLite to work but but it seems like others are. Once you have RSDLite working updating your phone would take less than a minute. I plan on updating my phone each time Motorola issues a System update. My phone doesn't receive them in a timely matter because I'm on Verizon who tends to postpone System updates.
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Agree with you 100% RDSLite awesome once you have it up and running but a PITA to the power of 10 when not. I usually don't type any command at all I just open notelad write all commands there save as bat and then open cmd in working folder fastboot devices to make sure device is connected and drag and drop the bat to the cmd window hit enter to star and it does all the job automatically. ?
My 2nd post below the top will be a .bat file to use with ADB tools. Basically put the unzipped firmware, .bat file, and the adb tools all in one folder and run the .bat file. I just finished testing it now to type the post up.....
2nd Post is up now....
Omar04 said:
Agree with you 100% RDSLite awesome once you have it up and running but a PITA to the power of 10 when not. I usually don't type any command at all I just open notelad write all commands there save as bat and then open cmd in working folder fastboot devices to make sure device is connected and drag and drop the bat to the cmd window hit enter to star and it does all the job automatically.
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so i noticed there are also linux and mac versions of rsdlite. i have a linux pc running debian 10. was gonna try stuff out on that and see if i get different results. personally when it comes to stuff like this i would much prefer to use gui software than term. i only have one phone... well that's not quite true... i only have one new phone lol