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Hi all.
I bought a used LG G3, where the guy said this phone had been used to pass around reviewers, so I don't know if this has any factor as to why I'm having issues.
So, issue is, I'm on 4.4.2 atm, and want to upgrade to at least 5, and possibly 6 if this is possible (which it seems to be from what I've seen around the web.) I tried to do it via the phone first, through the built-in update center (current version is V10g-EUR-XX) It sees there is an update for the phone, which I then select to download and install. It then tells me it will download it, and shows the object under my notifications. But then it simply says Cannot download, and just stalls at this point. I've tried both options with wifi only, and over 2g/3g as well.
(At this point I added some screenshots I took, but can't add them, as external links are not allowed for the first 10 posts)
I then tried to go through the LG PC suite, installed the USB drivers etc. When checking for updates, it simply says "Cannot Proceed Upgrade. LG PC Suite upgrades unavailable on this phone."
Where do I go from here? Can I manually update it through the flashtool 2014, or am I looking at rooting this phone, to get be able to upgrade it?
In advance, thank you for your help.
Best Regards,
Dozer.
LG G3
DozerKitty said:
Hi all.
I bought a used LG G3, where the guy said this phone had been used to pass around reviewers, so I don't know if this has any factor as to why I'm having issues.
So, issue is, I'm on 4.4.2 atm, and want to upgrade to at least 5, and possibly 6 if this is possible (which it seems to be from what I've seen around the web.) I tried to do it via the phone first, through the built-in update center (current version is V10g-EUR-XX) It sees there is an update for the phone, which I then select to download and install. It then tells me it will download it, and shows the object under my notifications. But then it simply says Cannot download, and just stalls at this point. I've tried both options with wifi only, and over 2g/3g as well.
(At this point I added some screenshots I took, but can't add them, as external links are not allowed for the first 10 posts)
I then tried to go through the LG PC suite, installed the USB drivers etc. When checking for updates, it simply says "Cannot Proceed Upgrade. LG PC Suite upgrades unavailable on this phone."
Where do I go from here? Can I manually update it through the flashtool 2014, or am I looking at rooting this phone, to get be able to upgrade it?
In advance, thank you for your help.
Best Regards,
Dozer.
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U CAN UPDATE BY FLASHING LOLIPOP OR MARSHMELLOW KDZ
u can find kdz here: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/D855/Android+6.0/
flash guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
heat thanks if im helpfull to u
kp263 said:
U CAN UPDATE BY FLASHING LOLIPOP OR MARSHMELLOW KDZ
u can find kdz here: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/D855/Android+6.0/
flash guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
heat thanks if im helpfull to u
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Can I upgrade directly from 4.4.2 to 6.0? When I was searching the net, I found a website that said I needed to have updated to latest lollipop, before going to marshmellow.
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DozerKitty said:
Can I upgrade directly from 4.4.2 to 6.0? When I was searching the net, I found a website that said I needed to have updated to latest lollipop, before going to marshmellow.
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first update to lolipop then marshmellow
while flashing select csc flash.
kp263 said:
first update to lolipop then marshmellow
while flashing select csc flash.
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Okay thank you. Can you link me to the correct kdz for lollipop? I'm in northern europe. Didn't seem to be able to find it on your first link to the Marshmellow kdz's.
I have the 22a kdz, but the software I've downloaded to flash it onto the vk815 isn't working. Would someone please point me to valid files for downloading? I tried the apps to SD hack, and that makes my software modified. That didn't seem to work, and maybe why the 23a update still gives me unexpected SD ejection. I want a clean pure install. I'm not concerned about root.
Hi.
First, are you using the original USB cable with a USB 2.0 port that comes directly off your Windows PC's motherboard - not a USB 3.x port and not through a USB hub?
Installed the latest VK815 drivers from LG's website? Reboot the PC after while the device is disconnected from it.
Once you put the device in Download mode, check in Windows' Device Manager in the Port section to see if the device is listed "LGE...". Until it is, any attempts to flash a KDZ or TOT will be futile. It can take up to 5-10 minutes to load the driver you installed, and USB works by loading the driver separately for each different USB port you plug the same device into.
If you Google:
Code:
XDA LG Flash Tool 2014
you'll find it. If that's exactly what you're using and it's not working, could you please be more specific about how it's not working? 99% of the time (maybe only 95%) ignore any error dialog that pops up from it, move the error dialogs out of your way if necessary but don't click on any buttons in them, and within 5-10 minutes you'll find your device is flashed. This is true in general for all LG devices.
You should also be able to use the official Verizon-LG software on your tablet, if absolutely needed. When you first plug it into your Windows PC it comes up as "Installer" before it switches to MTP or another mode. Install that from Windows and the official tool will download and install the latest KDZ that's released (23A? - I have the VK810 so not sure what latest VK815 releases are). The difference between the official tool and LG Flash Tool 2014 is the official tool downloads the newest KDZ every time you choose to upgrade/update with it, and can't make use a pre-downloaded KDZ, and then deletes the KDZ when it's done flashing although if you're fast enough you can copy it elsewhere while it's flashing so you have it handy. It's the easiest way to get the latest KDZ for any LG device on Verizon these days, when it's not available any other way yet.
When you flash with LG Flash Tool 2014, use the CSE option which will wipe everything including user apps, user data and internal storage.
Lastly, if you return to stock and the problem persists and it's still under warranty, LG has excellent warranty service.
Thanks! It all seems like I was doing everything right. I'll give it another go as you've directed, to be sure. It was my understanding that perhaps when it updated to Marshmallow, the flash function was deactivated? Maybe that was just for installing images and not flashing firmware.
Yep, fails to connect. Trying to install the LG UP CY dll for vk815, getting an Error 2356. Bummer.
Crap, just lost everything I just typed.
You verified the tablet shows up in Device Manager while it's in Download mode?
You were trying both LG Flash Tool 2014 and LGUp or just LGUp? LGUp doesn't work with all devices (not the VS985 Verizon G3, and I don't think my VK810 Verizon G Pad 8.3).
On the VS985, when 35B Lollipop 5.1.1 came out, we could no longer flash older than the 35B KDZ. We could only downgrade from 100% stock on 35B and higher by using our 10B TOT along with the .DLL that's extracted from the 35B KDZ. I don't know if you can get your hands on a TOT for the VK815, they're rarer than KDZs and usually have to be leaked by someone on the inside, I think.
Also, sometimes a different Windows PC makes the difference.
Yep, turns up OK. It starts to connect in LG UP, but fails after a few seconds. The specific driver also fails to completely install.
Einsteindks said:
Yep, turns up OK. It starts to connect in LG UP, but fails after a few seconds. The specific driver also fails to completely install.
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I don't know if LGUp works with the VK815. It doesn't work with the VS985. Good you Google for and try the LG Flash Tool 2014 I had mentioned?
There's a driver packet for the vk815, but it wasn't compiled right, or something, and fails to install. I may have a shot if a clean version can be found. Flash tool 2014 is reported to not work after Marshmallow is installed. That is true.
Einsteindks said:
There's a driver packet for the vk815, but it wasn't compiled right, or something, and fails to install. I may have a shot if a clean version can be found. Flash tool 2014 is reported to not work after Marshmallow is installed. That is true.
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If LG Flash Tool 2014 can't flash your older KDZ while you're on Marshmallow, then LGUp won't be able to, either, as far as I know. LGUp doesn't get around stock bootloader and laf (Download mode) limitations.
Is there a TOT for the VK815? That and using the newer .DLL that comes inside the latest stock KDZ is the only way to downgrade from Lollipop 5.1.1 and Marshmallow on the VS985.
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If LG Flash Tool 2014 can't flash your older KDZ while you're on Marshmallow, then LGUp won't be able to, either, as far as I know. LGUp doesn't get around stock bootloader and laf (Download mode) limitations.
Is there a TOT for the VK815? That and using the newer .DLL that comes inside the latest stock KDZ is the only way to downgrade from Lollipop 5.1.1 and Marshmallow on the VS985.
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I suspect the new dll pack is for LG UP, because Mm update 'closed out' the old flashers.
Shoot! I just realized you may be thinking I want to downgrade. Nope, only wanna clean install of Mm, as mine currently reads as 'modified'.
The other day, I was messing around and got into recovery where there is an option for debug mode! Gonna have to try that to see if anyone will see the tablet. Not sure, but it may be feasible to push the system image via ADB?
Update: debugging mode yielded no change. Guess I'll just have to wait until either Verizon or LG gets their thumb out their ass and develop a better driver file for the LG G Pad X 8.3.
im looking for the same thing, trying to get my vk815 back to stock, its currently rooted on lollipop. the only kdz files i could find are MM but flash tool wont flash them, if i could find an older lollipop kdz i think it would work.
I recently found/installed new drivers/programs, but haven't bothered with them. My tablet still has the mysterious sd ejection bug, despite the latest update.
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so did you figure out how to flash a kdz file with the vk815 tablet? if so which flash tool and files were you using, if possible could you please share a link? I have both LGFlashTool2014 as well as LGUP, but the only kdz files I have are all marshmallow, and I could not find a dll file to use LGUP for the vk815.
I played stupid and sent my tablet back to LG to have them reflash official firmware. I haven't messed with it since.
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hmm well, i sure hope I dont have to send it back to LG, the root method I used was posted by player911, he also posted a method to unroot, but the KDZ files are no longer on the internet.
Hi.
I purchased a second hand LG G3 quite a few months back, only to find out after trying to update that my version was the D858HK, which does not seem to have any official way to update past KitKat on the phone. After some digging around, I did find some methods, like flashing the KDz file. However, none of the KDz files I've found on the internet seem to match the model of my phone, which is D858HK10d, or v10d.
I was wondering if there is any other way to get rid of KitKat and move on to the newer versions.
It is rooted.
Thanks in advance, XDA Forums. You guy's do the Android God's work.
yaromoviewill said:
Hi.
I purchased a second hand LG G3 quite a few months back, only to find out after trying to update that my version was the D858HK, which does not seem to have any official way to update past KitKat on the phone. After some digging around, I did find some methods, like flashing the KDz file. However, none of the KDz files I've found on the internet seem to match the model of my phone, which is D858HK10d, or v10d.
I was wondering if there is any other way to get rid of KitKat and move on to the newer versions.
It is rooted.
Thanks in advance, XDA Forums. You guy's do the Android God's work.
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Did you try LG PC Suite?
Also here is the Marshmallow kdz file.(The first one)
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/Marshmallow+6.0/
Sotiris02 said:
Did you try LG PC Suite?
Also here is the Marshmallow kdz file.(The first one)
(link was here)
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LG PC Suite doesn't recognize the phone. And the kdz files there dont include the model of my phone, which is a D858HK10d.
Where are you getting the model #? The 10d part may refer to the ROM as 20x would be LP, and 30x would be MM.
This post may help: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61011834&postcount=307
yaromoviewill said:
LG PC Suite doesn't recognize the phone. And the kdz files there dont include the model of my phone, which is a D858HK10d.
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10d is the Software Version of Android KitKat..
Your device is D858HK.
So you can proceed installing that kdz file.
Guide: How to upgrade/downgrade/restore OFFICIAL firmware on your V30.
Requirements:
LG V30
Windows PC
Official Firmware file for your V30 ending with .kdz. You can find it here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development or here https://lg-firmwares.com/
Bootloader does not need to be unlocked. All variants can be flashed using this method.
Only fully official, LG signed and blessed, unmodified firmware can be flashed using this method. No custom roms or recoveries!
Lets go:
Download and install LG USB drivers from here.
Download and install LG UP 1.14.3 from here.
Download .dll file for our V30, attached at the bottom of this post.
Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP\model
Create folder called "common" and unzip the .dll file inside of it.
Connect the phone to your PC
[Optional]Open Device Manager and verify if under Ports you can see LGE Mobile USB Serial Port (COM...) to make sure the LG driver was installed correctly and the phone is visible.
Launch LGUP.exe
Select process called "UPGRADE" Warning: Selecting Refurbish will wipe user data.
Select the firmware file.
Click Start!
Your phone will automatically reboot into Download mode and upgrade firmware.
There's no need to do a factory reset afterwards but you can if you encounter any issues ofc. (I haven't)
Thanks for the guide.
thank you. I would love to try the MIUI ROM on this device.
padmanek said:
Requirements:
LG V30
Windows PC
Official Firmware file for your V30 ending with .kdz. You can find it here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development or here https://lg-firmwares.com/
Bootloader does not need to be unlocked. All variants can be flashed using this method.
Lets go:
Download and install LG USB drivers from here.
Download and install LG UP 1.14.3 from here.
Download .dll file for our V30, attached at the bottom of this post.
Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP\model
Create folder called "common" and unzip the .dll file inside of it.
Connect the phone to your PC
[Optional]Open Device Manager and verify if under Ports you can see LGE Mobile USB Serial Port (COM...) to make sure the LG driver was installed correctly and the phone is visible.
Launch LGUP.exe
Select process called "UPGRADE" Warning: Selecting Refurbish will wipe user data.
Select the firmware file.
Click Start!
Your phone will automatically reboot into Download mode and upgrade firmware.
There's no need to do a factory reset afterwards but you can if you encounter any issues ofc. (I haven't)
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My apologies if I misunderstood. Is this a way to apply alternative ROMs even on models with locked bootloaders and the ADB Commands stripped out such as the H 933? I know you said already that it will work on any variant but I had lost hope that this model would ever allow modding of the rum. I just want to make sure I'm not misunderstanding the intention of your guide.
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Mad Medik said:
My apologies if I misunderstood. Is this a way to apply alternative ROMs even on models with locked bootloaders and the ADB Commands stripped out such as the H 933? I know you said already that it will work on any variant but I had lost hope that this model would ever allow modding of the rum. I just want to make sure I'm not misunderstanding the intention of your guide.
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It clearly says in the title of the thread and in the requirements that you can only flash full official (stock) firmware using this method...
Nothing custom. Everything needs to be RSA signed by LG.
astikv said:
thank you. I would love to try the MIUI ROM on this device.
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Like above, only official (stock), LG signed and blessed firmware can be flashed using this method.
padmanek said:
It clearly says in the title of the thread and in the requirements that you can only flash full official (stock) firmware using this method...
Nothing custom. Everything needs to be RSA signed by LG.
Like above, only official (stock), LG signed and blessed firmware can be flashed using this method.
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Oh well, wishful thinking amd my mistake. I read it as upgrade or downgrade (eg various images) or restore stock.
Sent from my LG-H933 using Tapatalk
padmanek said:
It clearly says in the title of the thread and in the requirements that you can only flash full official (stock) firmware using this method...
Nothing custom. Everything needs to be RSA signed by LG.
Like above, only official (stock), LG signed and blessed firmware can be flashed using this method.
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I meant in 1 future.
padmanek said:
Requirements:
LG V30
Windows PC
Official Firmware file for your V30 ending with .kdz. You can find it here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development or here https://lg-firmwares.com/
Bootloader does not need to be unlocked. All variants can be flashed using this method.
Only fully official, LG signed and blessed, unmodified firmware can be flashed using this method. No custom roms or recoveries!
Lets go:
Download and install LG USB drivers from here.
Download and install LG UP 1.14.3 from here.
Download .dll file for our V30, attached at the bottom of this post.
Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP\model
Create folder called "common" and unzip the .dll file inside of it.
Connect the phone to your PC
[Optional]Open Device Manager and verify if under Ports you can see LGE Mobile USB Serial Port (COM...) to make sure the LG driver was installed correctly and the phone is visible.
Launch LGUP.exe
Select process called "UPGRADE" Warning: Selecting Refurbish will wipe user data.
Select the firmware file.
Click Start!
Your phone will automatically reboot into Download mode and upgrade firmware.
There's no need to do a factory reset afterwards but you can if you encounter any issues ofc. (I haven't)
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Out of interest, will this work on a rooted V30. I seem to struggle to get LGUP to boot my phone into download mode. Is it because I have twrp as recovery?
Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
thenoble06 said:
Out of interest, will this work on a rooted V30. I seem to struggle to get LGUP to boot my phone into download mode. Is it because I have twrp as recovery?
Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk
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It will work as long as your /laf partition is in tact. It containts the DL mode. It has nothing to do with /recovery partition where you most likely flashed TWRP.
Read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/laf-download-mode-how-root-t3676011
Just so I don't brick my device, I have an H930DS, therefore any firmware marked for this model (https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h930ds-firmwares/), regardless of region, would work on my phone? My phone is currently on HK region version, can I flash the Indian firmware for the same model?
sasc said:
Just so I don't brick my device, I have an H930DS, therefore any firmware marked for this model (https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h930ds-firmwares/), regardless of region, would work on my phone? My phone is currently on HK region version, can I flash the Indian firmware for the same model?
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Probably not but feel free to try it and let us know how that goes.
sasc said:
Just so I don't brick my device, I have an H930DS, therefore any firmware marked for this model (https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h930ds-firmwares/), regardless of region, would work on my phone? My phone is currently on HK region version, can I flash the Indian firmware for the same model?
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I have no idea about cross region firmware flashing. I have not found any official documentation about how each of LG UP's functions exactly works, it's all user experience here on XDA. Supposedly, every region has firmware signed with different RSA key which is verified upon trying to flash and it will reject you if it's a mismatch. Also I doubt Indian region has the same bands as HK so you might cripple your mobile signal if you happen to be on a band that is not supported in Indian firmware. Personally I don't recommend trying it but its up to you Please share your experience if you do
I know for sure that all H930 sold in EU, regardless of what carrier can be flashed with the same H930 unbranded EU firmware, which removes all carrier bloat and branding.
@sasc Check the RSA signature of your firmware and compare it to the firmware you want to flash. If they match, then it won't brick your phone. Your phone may not work, but at least your will have access to DL mode. If they don't match, you will definitely brick your phone..
-- Brian
padmanek said:
I have no idea about cross region firmware flashing. I have not found any official documentation about how each of LG UP's functions exactly works, it's all user experience here on XDA. Supposedly, every region has firmware signed with different RSA key which is verified upon trying to flash and it will reject you if it's a mismatch. Also I doubt Indian region has the same bands as HK so you might cripple your mobile signal if you happen to be on a band that is not supported in Indian firmware. Personally I don't recommend trying it but its up to you Please share your experience if you do
I know for sure that all H930 sold in EU, regardless of what carrier can be flashed with the same H930 unbranded EU firmware, which removes all carrier bloat and branding.
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India and HK are both global GSM regions. The bands are the same, just like Europe.
runningnak3d said:
@sasc Check the RSA signature of your firmware and compare it to the firmware you want to flash. If they match, then it won't brick your phone. Your phone may not work, but at least your will have access to DL mode. If they don't match, you will definitely brick your phone..
-- Brian
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Could you please tell us what's the best way to check the signatures?
Okay.. I bring good news! You can definitely flash any KDZ as long as the model number is exactly the same. I flashed the HK Reginal kdz on my H930DS from India and I now have working VoLTE and VoWiFi.
In short, get the CORRECT kdz of the desired region for your model number, use LGUP, Upgrade option, and let it do its thing. Simple. This keeps the device official and under warranty.
PS - Please backup all data before doing this. Even though it is just an upgrade, play it safe. Just in case!
spacebar2011 said:
Okay.. I bring good news! You can definitely flash any KDZ as long as the model number is exactly the same. I flashed the HK Reginal kdz on my H930DS from India and I now have working VoLTE and VoWiFi.
In short, get the CORRECT kdz of the desired region for your model number, use LGUP, Upgrade option, and let it do its thing. Simple. This keeps the device official and under warranty.
PS - Please backup all data before doing this. Even though it is just an upgrade, play it safe. Just in case!
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Thats great news ?. One question - to get VoWifi working, person at the other end should also have VoWifi? Or we can call VoWifi to VoLte. I have never tried VoWifi so just curious to know.
manishvy said:
Thats great news . One question - to get VoWifi working, person at the other end should also have VoWifi? Or we can call VoWifi to VoLte. I have never tried VoWifi so just curious to know.
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VoWiFi does not need the person at the other end to have any special call options.
spacebar2011 said:
Okay.. I bring good news! You can definitely flash any KDZ as long as the model number is exactly the same. I flashed the HK Reginal kdz on my H930DS from India and I now have working VoLTE and VoWiFi.
In short, get the CORRECT kdz of the desired region for your model number, use LGUP, Upgrade option, and let it do its thing. Simple. This keeps the device official and under warranty.
PS - Please backup all data before doing this. Even though it is just an upgrade, play it safe. Just in case!
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Thanks amazing news! I will try this asap to get Volte on my HG 930DS (India carrier)
spacebar2011 said:
Okay.. I bring good news! You can definitely flash any KDZ as long as the model number is exactly the same. I flashed the HK Reginal kdz on my H930DS from India and I now have working VoLTE and VoWiFi.
In short, get the CORRECT kdz of the desired region for your model number, use LGUP, Upgrade option, and let it do its thing. Simple. This keeps the device official and under warranty.
PS - Please backup all data before doing this. Even though it is just an upgrade, play it safe. Just in case!
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So...kind of didn't work.
I used the H930DS marked India in lgfirmwares. The flashing process went fine, except for the phone getting stuck right after the last restart and the screen went blank. Waited a couple of mins and forced a restart using the power button..booted fine but all data was gone. Thankfully i did backup some stuff, but not all..
Checked the Software version, it says V11i-GLOBAL-COM, which is obviously not the India version. And, I still dont have Volte!! So, this was futile..
Can anyone point me to a certified H930DS India KDZ?
Hi
Both won't update to pie....I've used a method find here from a guy with LG up and now I'm on Pie. The update completely reatore my phone so I've start from scratch.
Now found a new update form my EM version, but another time LG bridge cannot check the installed firmware and the OTA too cannot find anything new.
Please help
(I'm on win 10, debug usb on, and the phone is recognized on bridge)
Same on win 7....
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Same on win 7....
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Did you patched the common. Dll?
On bridge?....may you provide a link please...
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Hi
Both won't update to pie....I've used a method find here from a guy with LG up and now I'm on Pie. The update completely reatore my phone so I've start from scratch.
Now found a new update form my EM version, but another time LG bridge cannot check the installed firmware and the OTA too cannot find anything new.
Please help
(I'm on win 10, debug usb on, and the phone is recognized on bridge)
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Yeah OTA may not work depending on what model you have and from what region is your phone.
LG Bridge also doesn't work since it checks IMEI and if it matches the firmware region. It knows when something doesn't add up
If you want to update you can find the correct firmware for your phone or use an older LG UP version to update without losing data.
Either way I find it useless to update since it's just a security patch and nothing more
Wow really thanks! So I'll wait for some major update
Can I update via LG Bridge after unlocking and root? Wont it brick the phone?
How to I find out which KDZ file to download? My phone is EM, Central europe. Or it doesnt matter? What is the difference between rom regions? Is there any universal unbloated EM kdz?