Recently I soft-bricked my LG Optimus G (e975) and used KDZ updater to re-install original firmware. after re-rooting the phone with framaroot i can no longer enter fastboot mode on my phone. I typed in the command on adb to reboot into fastboot but the phone's response is to go ahead and trigger a normal reboot. I tried using teh button combinations to get into fastboot to no avail. its as if fastboot has just vanished off my phone.
Sylexision said:
Recently I soft-bricked my LG Optimus G (e975) and used KDZ updater to re-install original firmware. after re-rooting the phone with framaroot i can no longer enter fastboot mode on my phone. I typed in the command on adb to reboot into fastboot but the phone's response is to go ahead and trigger a normal reboot. I tried using teh button combinations to get into fastboot to no avail. its as if fastboot has just vanished off my phone.
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Now that your phone is rooted, install freegee from playstore to unlock your device. Use Freegee to unlock your phone's bootloader, you will be asked in freegee whether to install CWM or TWRP as a recovery. After choosing, it will install the recovery. The recovery has fastboot.
I wish that worked
Funny thing is i tried FreeGee already and it forces my phone to a playstore app called busybox or something like that. if i press the back button to get back to the app it goes crazy and runs a window telling me "Tried twice to copy utilities and it failed" then my phone reboots. (Screenshot is attatched)
Sylexision said:
Funny thing is i tried FreeGee already and it forces my phone to a playstore app called busybox or something like that. if i press the back button to get back to the app it goes crazy and runs a window telling me "Tried twice to copy utilities and it failed" then my phone reboots. (Screenshot is attatched)
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Just try it again. I got that error before, but after few tries, it worked.
OR
Try to turn off your phone, then press Vol up + power button. This is for fastboot.
Ive tried a lot of times and it still isnt working
Doing that just brings me to stock recovery
Sylexision said:
Funny thing is i tried FreeGee already and it forces my phone to a playstore app called busybox or something like that. if i press the back button to get back to the app it goes crazy and runs a window telling me "Tried twice to copy utilities and it failed" then my phone reboots. (Screenshot is attatched)
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Go to Play Store and install BusyBox. It's pretty much an essential component for a rooted device, anyway. There are several BusyBox installers, I would suggest the one by Stericson. Then try FreeGee again.
THANK YOU
Well as obvious as that solution may have seemed i (just as obviously) never thought of it. Thanks for the suggestions and the patience. it worked :laugh:
Sylexision said:
Well as obvious as that solution may have seemed i (just as obviously) never thought of it. Thanks for the suggestions and the patience. it worked :laugh:
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Good for you. :laugh:
Sylexision said:
Well as obvious as that solution may have seemed i (just as obviously) never thought of it. Thanks for the suggestions and the patience. it worked :laugh:
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How did you solve it? I have the same problem.
I had the problem too. I just rooted with Framaroot, then installed SuperSU, FreeGee & Busybox... Ran busybox and granted permission, once busybox installed then ram freegee, took backup of EFS, installed CWM via MAKO method. And then flashed PHILZTOUCH & am now running CM11
Sent from my LG-E975 powered by my OWN CyanogenMod 11 port
Should get it tomorrow - used E980(ATT)
My plan is to OTA update (wifi) to the latest (May 2014 (h) I believe)
Then towel root to root it (latest I could find is 111KB)(2 locations including the lambda)
Then play install SuperSU and install that (I normally flash SuperSU from recovery after flashing a ROM(and gapps))
Then, if root tests okay:
install FreeGee from play and run it to unlock BL and flash recovery (probably Philz, or CWM since BlissPop seems to have trouble with TWRP)(or versa visa)(darn)
Intent is to then upgrade stock to make it usable (apps and all)(TiBkpPro, etc), and then back it up and play with BlissPop and/or CM11N, and whatever.
Anyone see any problems with my plan?
THANKS!!!
(coming from a year of Moto Atrix HD)
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KrisM22 said:
Should get it tomorrow - used E980(ATT)
My plan is to OTA update (wifi) to the latest (May 2014 (h) I believe)
Then towel root to root it (latest I could find is 111KB)(2 locations including the lambda)
Then play install SuperSU and install that (I normally flash SuperSU from recovery after flashing a ROM(and gapps))
Then, if root tests okay:
install FreeGee from play and run it to unlock BL and flash recovery (probably Philz, or CWM since BlissPop seems to have trouble with TWRP)(or versa visa)(darn)
Intent is to then upgrade stock to make it usable (apps and all)(TiBkpPro, etc), and then back it up and play with BlissPop and/or CM11N, and whatever.
Anyone see any problems with my plan?
THANKS!!!
(coming from a year of Moto Atrix HD)
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Dunno, yesterday I got a G Pro E988 on KitKat cannot be rooted via Towelroot keep saying device not supported. More worst I can't flash any ROM on it, not detectable by LG Mobile Flasher either. Luckily I got make a backup with TWRP.
soralz said:
Dunno, yesterday I got a G Pro E988 on KitKat cannot be rooted via Towelroot keep saying device not supported. More worst I can't flash any ROM on it, not detectable by LG Mobile Flasher either. Luckily I got make a backup with TWRP.
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off topic.
but, since you've got TWRP, bootloader is unlocked, ergo, stock is rooted. Try install SuperSU from googleplay, and run it. Check with checkroot app. Dunno as I am not at all experienced with any LGOGP. Good luck!!!
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off topic.
but, since you've got TWRP, bootloader is unlocked, ergo, stock is rooted. Try install SuperSU from googleplay, and run it. Check with checkroot app. Dunno as I am not at all experienced with any LGOGP. Good luck!!!
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It's rooted after I found a method. Using Korean G Pro root method than I manage to flash recovery via flashify. Other recovery that require's loki I am unable to use it, cannot flash CM11 ROM's on it.
Like this, if I can't put CM on it I leave it in drawer pending for selling. P/s: I didn't use the phone more than 4 hours. LOL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-g-pro/help/help-g-pro-t2974676
soralz said:
It's rooted after I found a method. Using Korean G Pro root method than I manage to flash recovery via flashify. Other recovery that require's loki I am unable to use it, cannot flash CM11 ROM's on it.
Like this, if I can't put CM on it I leave it in drawer pending for selling. P/s: I didn't use the phone more than 4 hours. LOL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-g-pro/help/help-g-pro-t2974676
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Uh, yeah - you were off topic, HOWEVER, it appears that freegee is not working correctly as it failed on my E980. I used that app to send shellnut an email, so hopefully he sees that and fixes that if possible. (Note, my E980 arrived with 20h - ie - current.
So while waiting for that, at least I have root so I will go ahead and spruce up stock and back it up. if it doesn't get fixed, I will be relatively happy on stock as many seem to like that best.
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Uh, yeah - you were off topic, HOWEVER, it appears that freegee is not working correctly as it failed on my E980. I used that app to send shellnut an email, so hopefully he sees that and fixes that if possible. (Note, my E980 arrived with 20h - ie - current.
So while waiting for that, at least I have root so I will go ahead and spruce up stock and back it up. if it doesn't get fixed, I will be relatively happy on stock as many seem to like that best.
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Well, anyway for some reason I have decided to keep it because now I am able to flash ROM's and root it already. My method is I downgraded from E98820b to E98820a firmware then I am able to root it and enter download mode.
soralz said:
Well, anyway for some reason I have decided to keep it because now I am able to flash ROM's and root it already. My method is I downgraded from E98820b to E98820a firmware then I am able to root it and enter download mode.
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Yeah, keep it...
I on the other hand just hosed mine by trying to flashify a lokified recovery, so now all I get is a
Secure booting error
Cause: booting certification verify.
Any idea how I fix that? All I can find is tot files, no sdk or whatever that the program requires...
how did you downgrade from b to a?
KrisM22 said:
Yeah, keep it...
I on the other hand just hosed mine by trying to flashify a lokified recovery, so now all I get is a
Secure booting error
Cause: booting certification verify.
Any idea how I fix that? All I can find is tot files, no sdk or whatever that the program requires...
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Do you still remember your build number and Android version?
Are you able to enter download mode? Vol up + down + USB Cable.
soralz said:
Do you still remember your build number and Android version?
Are you able to enter download mode? Vol up + down + USB Cable.
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Just put it in DL mode - thanks!
as I recall: 4.4.2, 20h is all I remember.
it offers me ra,kdz or rc.kdz which one? or some other?
KrisM22 said:
Just put it in DL mode - thanks!
as I recall: 4.4.2, 20h is all I remember.
it offers me ra,kdz or rc.kdz which one? or some other?
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Base on your region choose the appropriate *.kdz file. Then use LG Flash Tool 2014 to flaah it.
soralz said:
Base on your region choose the appropriate *.kdz file. Then use LG Flash Tool 2014 to flaah it.
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need baby steps here. am US, Boston so do I choose A or C?
lg flash tool does not offer me place to select dll or tot files.
Choose your firmware.
http://lg-phone-firmware.com/mobile/index.php?mod=Lg+Optimus+G+Pro&paese=TWN/TAIWAN&id_mod=25
Then guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420219
soralz said:
Choose your firmware.
http://lg-phone-firmware.com/mobile/index.php?mod=Lg+Optimus+G+Pro&paese=TWN/TAIWAN&id_mod=25
Then guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420219
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got it.
I used method 2 of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420219
where did you get that recovery file you are using?
KrisM22 said:
Should get it tomorrow - used E980(ATT)
My plan is to OTA update (wifi) to the latest (May 2014 (h) I believe)
Then towel root to root it (latest I could find is 111KB)(2 locations including the lambda)
Then play install SuperSU and install that (I normally flash SuperSU from recovery after flashing a ROM(and gapps))
Then, if root tests okay:
install FreeGee from play and run it to unlock BL and flash recovery (probably Philz, or CWM since BlissPop seems to have trouble with TWRP)(or versa visa)(darn)
Intent is to then upgrade stock to make it usable (apps and all)(TiBkpPro, etc), and then back it up and play with BlissPop and/or CM11N, and whatever.
Anyone see any problems with my plan?
THANKS!!!
(coming from a year of Moto Atrix HD)
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"BlissPop seems to have trouble with TWRP"
Freegee TWRP + BOSP == no problems for me.
culot said:
"BlissPop seems to have trouble with TWRP"
Freegee TWRP + BOSP == no problems for me.
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Hi, and thanks for that note.
However, I have no way to flash anything other than stock as freegee doesn't work and the thing, I think it was you, suggested(G Pro Recovery GK), didn't either.
Slightly bummed... LOL At least I have root and can run stock tailored.
KrisM22 said:
Hi, and thanks for that note.
However, I have no way to flash anything other than stock as freegee doesn't work and the thing, I think it was you, suggested(G Pro Recovery GK), didn't either.
Slightly bummed... LOL At least I have root and can run stock tailored.
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Why doesn't Freegee work? I know I could never get it to work unless I flashed the Sphinx GPro recovery first, as Freegee wouldn't recognize my e980 as worthy until I did so. Then after that Freegee would open-arm me and let me pick between its CWM or TWRP recovery. (I don't bother with any of those anymore, as I've put together a batch file that does it all in one swoop, as I'm constantly flashing my phone, and I can't be bothered with Towelroot or Freegee's online-only crap. So there.)
The game goes:
- Root.
- (I always install the ADBD Insecure app here, as you can then remount the system as read/write, full root access via ADB, so no more clock-blocking to impede your dominance.)
- Flash Sphinx GPro Recovery, but *do not* reboot into it, as you *will* get errors when you try to flash most anything. Instead, directly after install the recovery from Sphinx GPro:
- Install Freegee and now that GPro recovery is flashed, Freegee will recognize your device and should work flawlessly.
There is also the option of flashing the TWRP 2.8 from the Sphinx GK Recovery, as it is by far the very nicest recovery option for this device. It is, however, buggy, and not rock-solid like the Freegee TWRP. There is also Philz recovery, which has a lot more features than CWM, but every time I've used it (many times), it has gave me problems and forced me to flash back to stock. IMHO: Freegee's CWM or TWRP is the way to go for stability, and the way to go for successful flashing.
(Note: this is for an e980, anything else is uncouth.)
Thanks for reply!
okay, what I did was
(run towelroot and install SuperSU (from play), run that and reboot)
install "adbd insecure" (from play) and checked both boxes
ran sphinx gpro recovery 6044 (link above) but didn't reboot.
ran freegee and had it install cwm6047
Now how do I boot into cwm : vol-up+power !
EDIT: don't forget to put this on your SD card http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-g-pro/help/guide-how-to-fix-recovery-bootloop-t2950716 so you can escape the boot to recovery loop.
PM me your paypal and I'll donate thanks!!!
KrisM22 said:
Thanks for reply!
okay, what I did was
install adbd insecure and checked both boxes
ran gpro kk recovery
ran freegee and had it install twrp 2633
Now how do I boot into twrp? power voldn?
I booted to twrp from stock but don't know how to get there from power off... vol-up+home+power?
PM me your paypal and I'll donate thanks!!!
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From device off:
- Hold VOL+ and POWER key together until you the LG logo comes up, then briefly let go of the power button then immediately press down again, while still holding the VOL+ button, and hold it until the LG logo screen disappears, then let go of both of those buttons and tap VOL-, VOL-, POWER -- do not hold, just tap (I'm not certain this last step is needed, but it doesn't hurt, as long as you don't hold the buttons down, just tap, quickly press.
That'll get you into TWRP.
Or you can boot up the device entirely, normally and use ADB to do it,
via a shell/console/command prompt:
adb devices <---- this should read 'device' and not unauthorized.
adb reboot recovery <---- this will reboot your device in recovery mode.
If you get into TWRP and the touchscreen doesn't work, that can be fixed/bypass by initiating a device reset from a cold boot (holding down both volume buttons and power button until it asks for Reset, then pressing power again to go for it). Sometimes it's a problem, but since you did GPro over kitkat first, probably not.
EDIT: okay, I see CWM is now on the menu: same deal, just ignore the touchscreen TWRP part, as you'll probably be thankful to *not* use the touchscreen in CWM (it's a bit annoying and laggy, but usable, whereas TWRP w/o touchscreen is worthless).
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From device off:
- Hold VOL+ and POWER key together until you the LG logo comes up, then briefly let go of the power button then immediately press down again and hold it until the LG logo screen disappears, then let go of both of those buttons and tap VOL-, VOL-, POWER -- do not hold, just tap (I'm not certain this last step is needed, but it doesn't hurt, as long as you don't hold the buttons down, just tap, quickly press.
That'll get you into TWRP.
Or you can boot up the device entirely, normally and use ADB to do it,
via a shell/console/command prompt:
adb devices <---- this should read 'device' and not unauthorized.
adb reboot recovery <---- this will reboot your device in recovery mode.
If you get into TWRP and the touchscreen doesn't work, that can be fixed/bypass by initiating a device reset from a cold boot (holding down both volume buttons and power button until it asks for Reset, then pressing power again to go for it). Sometimes it's a problem, but since you did GPro over kitkat first, probably not.
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Thanks! I had edited that post while you were replying.
I used freegee again to just flash cwm 6047 since twrp didn't seem to want to backup to external sd card. I just backed up with cwm and restoring now to check it...
Huge thanks!!!!
need paypal for small donate!
KrisM22 said:
Thanks! I had edited that post while you were replying.
I used freegee again to just flash cwm 6047 since twrp didn't seem to want to backup to external sd card. I just backed up with cwm and restoring now to check it...
Huge thanks!!!!
need paypal for small donate!
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Thanks, but 'XDA Guidelines, Standard Conduct, and Practices, Vol. VI' maintains that all donations less than 6 digits in size, must be funneled into at least one of these prequalified outlets, and I quote,
- Taking mom out for pancakes.
- Spoonfeeding a homeless person two cheeseburgers (lullaby optional).
- Scratch & Lose lottery ticket surreptitiously deposited into a place where the results of discovery can be viewed and enjoyed.
- Chili dogs.
- Cat litter + shelter/pound = not quite chili dog-level, but quite admirable.
...
and it goes on, so forth, in that manner. I'd just dump it all into a Galaga machine anyways.
Hello,
I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Wifi (SM-P600).
I had rooted it, and had the stock ROM (4.4.2) installed. I had SuperSu installed, and I could do the power+VolDown Trick to access recovery. I had used an installer to remove some system apps, but I think thats irrelevant (?)
I wanted to try one of the CM ROMs and Clean ROM.
I used twrp manager from the playstore to try and install TWRP (Should have just used my computer!). I installed version 2.8.7 for exynos (the latest version). I got an error message saying "recovery could not be installed, something something may be already installed". So I said to myself.. oh ok... so I already have twrp installed? Thats good...
Then, I pressed VolDown+Power. I got the "Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition" screen for a long time, followed by the twrp screen, followed by the twrp menu..... and..... touch isnt working!
Now, every time that restart the device (by pushing just the power button or VolDown+Power), it throws me directly into the non-responsive TWRP WITHOUT TAKING ME TO RECOVERY!
Is there any way I can get to recovery? OR get to it to boot into my ROM, which I think is still working?
I tried:
- Using odin - does not detect
- Using adb/fastboot to boot up the device - No device connected.
Help! What do I do?
Thanks,
Sunil
Edit: When I plug in the device (with the non-responsive twrp "swipe to unlock" on screen), it IS detected by the computer and I can browse both the internal and external SD card. But odin does not detect it.
EDIT 2: USING THE SPEN WORKED.... JUST KEEPING THIS HERE IN CASE ANYONE NEEDS IT
Try using 2.8.5.1 version you have touch control
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
Good Mornig,
TWRP Version 2.8.7.0 only works with Stylus, try the older Version 2.8.5.1
Had the same problem here, Wonder if its a bad recovery. Even went as far as unpluging battery for 10 minutes. As You said, the S-Pen worked so thank you!