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[Q] PLEASE HELP! LG G3 Bricked?

So, on Thursday I picked up an LG G3 from Verizon. I was absolutely loving it. But like most people, I wanted custom ROM's and roots and all the fun stuff you can do with android phones. I rooted my device the day I got it with IORoot. Everything is working fine at this point.
After this, i wanted a custom ROM. I found that there wasn't many for my specific model, but i did see the Sphinx G3 Neo ROM. I payed no attention to what variant it was for and loaded it up on my phone. At first, everything was working perfectly and it was butter smooth. But then I noticed whatever messaging app I tried to use would not work. I did a factory reset and then did the same process to load Sphinx on my G3. This time, messages were working, however, mobile data was not. I finally had enough of this and decided to return to the stock ROM. I found all of the stock files and was attempting to use the TOT method. I put the phone in download mode (which it won't come out of btw) and tried to start flashing. I then realized what I had done and saw that my device was reading something like D855. So when I downloaded the Verizon files it wont work. But will I be able to fix this? Have any of you had this problem before? This phone is brand new and I cannot replace it at this point. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out.

Hi,
So sad to hear that. Have you tried TOT files from this thread?
I hope your imei is intact.

VeriLG said:
So, on Thursday I picked up an LG G3 from Verizon. I was absolutely loving it. But like most people, I wanted custom ROM's and roots and all the fun stuff you can do with android phones. I rooted my device the day I got it with IORoot. Everything is working fine at this point.
After this, i wanted a custom ROM. I found that there wasn't many for my specific model, but i did see the Sphinx G3 Neo ROM. I payed no attention to what variant it was for and loaded it up on my phone. At first, everything was working perfectly and it was butter smooth. But then I noticed whatever messaging app I tried to use would not work. I did a factory reset and then did the same process to load Sphinx on my G3. This time, messages were working, however, mobile data was not. I finally had enough of this and decided to return to the stock ROM. I found all of the stock files and was attempting to use the TOT method. I put the phone in download mode (which it won't come out of btw) and tried to start flashing. I then realized what I had done and saw that my device was reading something like D855. So when I downloaded the Verizon files it wont work. But will I be able to fix this? Have any of you had this problem before? This phone is brand new and I cannot replace it at this point. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out.
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I don't it is bricked per say. I do believe that the only way to solve the problem will be to do as you were trying, return it to stock with .tot files, you just need to find some information which I did see in the threads somewhere with regards to getting out of download mode.
Once you get that done and flash back to stock, then you can root again, I would suggest using Stump root, and the unlock the bootloader with Bump, and this would be a good time to make a backup with the recovery TWRP.
Be calm and read as much as possible, I hope you sort it out. Good luck.
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hierarchy666 said:
Hi,
So sad to hear that. Have you tried TOT files from this thread?
I hope your imei is intact.
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Just started the download hoping for different results.
BioVolt said:
I don't it is bricked per say. I do believe that the only way to solve the problem will be to do as you were trying, return it to stock with .tot files, you just need to find some information which I did see in the threads somewhere with regards to getting out of download mode.
Once you get that done and flash back to stock, then you can root again, I would suggest using Stump root, and the unlock the bootloader with Bump, and this would be a good time to make a backup with the recovery TWRP.
Be calm and read as much as possible, I hope you sort it out. Good luck.
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I have not found ANY information regarding being stuck in download mode. Not asking for you to go digging, but if happen to find a thread about that I would be pleased if you sent it my way. I have attached some screenshots for you to see the error I'm getting.

VeriLG said:
Just started the download hoping for different results.
I have not found ANY information regarding being stuck in download mode. Not asking for you to go digging, but if happen to find a thread about that I would be pleased if you sent it my way. I have attached some screenshots for you to see the error I'm getting.
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Can you confirm that you are using a USB 2 port and not a USB 3? Just in case...
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Also another question, what modes are you able to boot into when holding down etc the right combination of keys?
Or does it always boot into download mode no matter what?
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And finally, have you tried using the LG pc suite?
Please note I have not had any of these problems and so I am only offering suggestions of various things I have read while owning a G3, just makes me sad to see posts like this... Really hope you manage to get it working again... Afterall, we finally have unlocked bootloader!
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Went and picked up another G3 today. Thanks everyone.

VeriLG said:
Went and picked up another G3 today. Thanks everyone.
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Probably best not to flash something again... like ever

Vivasanti said:
Probably best not to flash something again... like ever
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Nah, just gotta pay more attention to what I'm doing. Plus, bump just came out.

I take 6 hours to find solution, must use another dll "LGUP_8974.dll"
This one let .tot file take control and don't check phone model, if someone have the same issues this can help

[Q] Running out of ideas...

Hey guys.
I'm desperate for some help with my LG G PAD 8.3 tablet.
All i simply want to do is put cyanogen mod ROM on the device, and I can't believe how difficult it is proving to do.
I have been all over the internet and spent around 4 days researching in to the whole process and every time I follow various online steps, guides and you tube videos i end up putting the tablet in to a software brick and then have to use the LG recovery tool to get the tablet working again. It's driving me insane!
So first of all i rooted the tablet using towel root. I then get a message saying that the device is rooted. I then download the super su app and that goes fine. I then try to get TWRP or CWM on to the device so i can back up the current running operating system and it's down hill from this point. The device reboots and comes up with:
Secure booting Error!
Cause : boot certification verify
it's happened 4 times to me now. I just can't figure out how to get this device doing what I want it to do. I see loads of videos and success stories of people having no problems getting cyanogen mod on to the LG tablet so what do i do? Is there someone that can provide a detailed step by step instruction to get this right?
i'm at the point of just giving up on it and being stuck with a poxy horrible LG stock look.
PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!

Anyone???

If I missed it in your OP, remind me, but what variant model of the 8.3? VK810.4G? V500? V510?
Sent from my VK810 4G

Sorry. Yes it's the v500 variant. I really wanted get this sorted and will appreciate everyone's help.

RHolmesy said:
Sorry. Yes it's the v500 variant. I really wanted get this sorted and will appreciate everyone's help.
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Maybe I can help you, You can Use This App To Unlock The Bootloader and to put the recovery (TWRP ONLY) Its just need root.
This is not mine But I help him to share this to people who has having problem with bootloader and recovery
Its working both 4.2 and 4.4
LINK:https://app.box.com/LGGPADRECOVERYTWRP

Thanks. Can you tell me what I do with this app? What order do I do things when I have installed it in the tablet?
Ignore this comment - I've worked it out. Will report back with my findings. Thank you so far!

Same problem
RHolmesy said:
Thanks. Can you tell me what I do with this app? What order do I do things when I have installed it in the tablet?
Ignore this comment - I've worked it out. Will report back with my findings. Thank you so far!
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I have the same problem for days i stack at "secure booting error
Cause:boot certification verify" with any recovery method i try(CWM,TWRP etc.)
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Jansxel said:
Maybe I can help you, You can Use This App To Unlock The Bootloader and to put the recovery (TWRP ONLY) Its just need root.
This is not mine But I help him to share this to people who has having problem with bootloader and recovery
Its working both 4.2 and 4.4
You are a savior!Thanks!
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[need help in rooting]

Hello i have samsung galaxy tab 3 neo and i want to root it. Shud i root it or not? I mean is there any thing worst after rooting like hanging the tab etc etc..

Mine was Knoxed when i got it, it's easy enough to restore your default operating system with Odin. But I'm not familiar with your exact model, so I would be careful and see what other people say too.
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Remember GOOGLE is your best friends

janijay007 said:
Hello i have samsung galaxy tab 3 neo and i want to root it. Shud i root it or not? I mean is there any thing worst after rooting like hanging the tab etc etc..
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I recommend you to install TWRP through Odin. Just backup your system, EFS and data if you have a lot of storage. If your device goes totally cuckoo-bazooka then just restore with the package that you backedup. Q.E.D(i don't know what that means by the way)
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rookie12 said:
Remember GOOGLE is your best friends
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and sometimes it's like a noob genie. the important thing is this forum, you can ask pros anywhere, anytime and for anything you want.

D851 lollipop KDZ?

I'm not new to roms and rooting/flashing but recently I bought an LG G3 on ebay. The phone model says it was an unlocked d851. I know it's the T-Mobile variant and it even says it's D851 on the system settings. It is currently on kitkat 4.4.2. The point is, I want to flash the Lollipop kdz for the T-Mobile variant but whenever I power the phone on, I get the Viaero Wireless bootloader and the phone does not have any T-Mobile apps whatsoever. Any suggestions on what I can do in this situation? Any help would be highly appreciated
I posted this up on the Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting section but I was getting no help. Can anyone guide this grasshopper? I just want to know if its possible to flash T-Mobile kdz on this phone even though it says Viaero Wireless. (I flashed CloudyG3 2.5 as the D851 variant but no problems so far.):good:

RicardoSal24 said:
I'm not new to roms and rooting/flashing but recently I bought an LG G3 on ebay. The phone model says it was an unlocked d851. I know it's the T-Mobile variant and it even says it's D851 on the system settings. It is currently on kitkat 4.4.2. The point is, I want to flash the Lollipop kdz for the T-Mobile variant but whenever I power the phone on, I get the Viaero Wireless bootloader and the phone does not have any T-Mobile apps whatsoever. Any suggestions on what I can do in this situation? Any help would be highly appreciated
I posted this up on the Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting section but I was getting no help. Can anyone guide this grasshopper? I just want to know if its possible to flash T-Mobile kdz on this phone even though it says Viaero Wireless. (I flashed CloudyG3 2.5 as the D851 variant but no problems so far.):good:
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You mean the Viaero Wireless boot animation.
You'll be good to go ahead and flash T-Mobile D851 ROM's since it is a true D851 device. Sounds like its pretty much been flashed with a ROM already. Have you checked to see if it has root access? If not download Root Checker and test it. If not rooted then just go through the normal root process, install the recovery, and then flash the ROM you want. You'll be good to go.
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I only saw the first part of your post. I didn't see the part where you were able to flash Cloudy haha. So yes you're definitely okay to flash any D851 ROM or firmware.
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ludeawakening said:
You mean the Viaero Wireless boot animation.
You'll be good to go ahead and flash T-Mobile D851 ROM's since it is a true D851 device. Sounds like its pretty much been flashed with a ROM already. Have you checked to see if it has root access? If not download Root Checker and test it. If not rooted then just go through the normal root process, install the recovery, and then flash the ROM you want. You'll be good to go.
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I only saw the first part of your post. I didn't see the part where you were able to flash Cloudy haha. So yes you're definitely okay to flash any D851 ROM or firmware.
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Haha indeed. But I will mention that there was no root access when it first arrived. It was completely stock. But I just wanted to make sure first since we're getting Marshmallow soon and I wanted to upadate it. I'm going to be on Cloudy for a while. Thanks for your help :good:

No problem at all. I wish I still had my G3 to play with. Right now I have the N900T Note 3 and on a Dev team for it. Too bad it's not getting official MM, but we never have a problem making unofficial things here at XDA. Lol
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Would I be able to recover my phone if it was bricked if flashing the kdz went wrong? A friend of mine had the g4 from sprint and he was on a bootloop and I downloaded what was suppose to be the sprint firmware of the g4 and after flashing it there was an error and the screen is all black. Nothing lights up and it only makes a sound when plugging it to the computer but I cant go into its stock recovery or download mode. I just dont want this to happen to my g3

RicardoSal24 said:
Would I be able to recover my phone if it was bricked if flashing the kdz went wrong? A friend of mine had the g4 from sprint and he was on a bootloop and I downloaded what was suppose to be the sprint firmware of the g4 and after flashing it there was an error and the screen is all black. Nothing lights up and it only makes a sound when plugging it to the computer but I cant go into its stock recovery or download mode. I just dont want this to happen to my g3
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I can search that and get back with you. I'm actually not sure and can't give you an answer on that right now. I will let you know as soon as I find out. I've personally never run into that problem on a G3. Hopefully there is a program like Odin for Samsung devices.
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ludeawakening said:
I can search that and get back with you. I'm actually not sure and can't give you an answer on that right now. I will let you know as soon as I find out. I've personally never run into that problem on a G3. Hopefully there is a program like Odin for Samsung devices.
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Thanks again :good:

Oh I actually do remember how to restore an LG if you ever get a bootloop.
You go to LG's site and download and install the LG PC Suite. Make sure to have the USB/modem drivers for your phone installed as well. Once you get the program installed, run it and plug the phone up in download mode. To do that you press and hold volume + when plugging in the usb cable. The PC Suite will recognize the phone and you click repair. Just follow the instructions after that.
That should work for the G4 as well.
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It will automatically install the latest released firmware.
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Is there any tweaking required like LG Flash Tool working on an older date? (Changing date and time, etc.)

I don't think you'll need to do any tweaking.
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I will be sure to try it on the G4 first. Thanks for your tips and help :good:

Any time man. I definitely don't mind helping people try to get phones back up and running. I remember how frustrating it was when I was a novice. Haha
If you ever have any problems you can PM and I will try to help you out.
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Will do :good:

unlocking samsung sm-s320vl

i bought one of the straight talk samsung galaxy j3 phones from walmart on black friday for $50 thinking i was going to use it on my tmobile account. i have been scouring the net trying to find a recovery image or an app that can root or unlock this phone and have had no success. ive tried the usual stuff, kingroot etc, and the stuff that is out for other models of the j3 dosent work either (j320a j320fn, etc) i really cant even seem to find and real info on the phone which is weird because i dont think the phone is even that new. does anyone have any info on this or can point me in the right direction? even info on how to force, (or trick ) straight talk into unlocking it would be acceptable.
thanks!
greg

working on it. No device has beaten me yet

i have the same problem plz help
equitube said:
working on it. No device has beaten me yet
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i have the same problem plz help :crying:

andrea5691 said:
i have the same problem plz help :crying:
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I may have a root method. There is a SuperSu zip that is supposed to root when flashed with Odin. I can't find a custom recovery yet though and this is my main phone, though I could switch over to an old Droid Bionic I recently rebuilt.
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andrea5691 said:
i have the same problem plz help :crying:
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Heres a link to the SuperSu zip.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/samsung-galaxy-j3-sm-s320vl-rooting-t3505130/page4
Flash with Odin
I haven't tried it yet, read the thread carefully.
If I had a nandroid backup I'd flash it in a sec,

regedit024 said:
i bought one of the straight talk samsung galaxy j3 phones from walmart on black friday for $50 thinking i was going to use it on my tmobile account. i have been scouring the net trying to find a recovery image or an app that can root or unlock this phone and have had no success. ive tried the usual stuff, kingroot etc, and the stuff that is out for other models of the j3 dosent work either (j320a j320fn, etc) i really cant even seem to find and real info on the phone which is weird because i dont think the phone is even that new. does anyone have any info on this or can point me in the right direction? even info on how to force, (or trick ) straight talk into unlocking it would be acceptable.
thanks!
greg
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I think that I may have unlocked the bootloader.

ulfhednar11 said:
I think that I may have unlocked the bootloader.
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How. Would you care to share your process forothers?

Metalheadx said:
How. Would you care to share your process forothers?
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Sure I dont mind to share, it was super simple. I don't remember the exact link but I used the Crom Services.apk and if I remember correctly it was the version for the galaxy s6

equitube said:
I may have a root method. There is a SuperSu zip that is supposed to root when flashed with Odin. I can't find a custom recovery yet though and this is my main phone, though I could switch over to an old Droid Bionic I recently rebuilt.
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Heres a link to the SuperSu zip.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/samsung-galaxy-j3-sm-s320vl-rooting-t3505130/page4
Flash with Odin
I haven't tried it yet, read the thread carefully.
If I had a nandroid backup I'd flash it in a sec,
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can we root our phones with this method?

PIFFKUSH said:
can we root our phones with this method?
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I did do something very similar, or kind of similar recently. After installing Lineage 14.1 in order to get root you have to flash a superSu zip. However this was on an S5 so I'm not sure if it would work on this model. I wish I wouldn't have lost my J, I may be able to help more. However for less than these phones cost, you can have an S5 or S6 (occasionally I even run into S7s for under 100. Even a 2 or 3 year old flagship is far above these vl series. (and they're easy to root plus have tons of custom ROMs, mods etc.)