Hey guys,
I really hope someone will be able to help me out.
I will try and provide as much information as possible.
I own an D855 bought from Germany. The phone originally came with the stock rom 4.4 I believe. I had rooted the phone using purple drake. few days ago I update the phone to 5.0 Lollipop, the official version rolled out by LG.
I lost the root after update and didn't re-root. Today during work my phone had gone into a boot loop (Logo->restart->logo-Restart). I though "okay that's fine , when I get home I'll look into the unbrick methods and fix this easily" Wrong.
I tried using the instructions provided by the user zedomax on youtu "How to Unroot/Unbrick LG G3!"
Downloaded all the drivers and the LG g3 Flash tool. Also downloaded a European stock rom. I got to around the 6:35 mark on the video, removed the cable and replugged it. Then the phone just shutdown and started a boot loop again. The boot loop had now changed to Logo->Firmware update page->restart->logo->firmware update page->restart.
Now I can't put the phone into firmware update mode anymore and I am really scared the phone is hard bricked. What is the next thing I can try?
I am offering a 60€ bounty to whoever has a fix for this.
I can also try taking a video of the boot loop if that would be of any help.
If I would try and RMA the phone, does anyone know would there be any sign of rooting. I had previously had the phone rooted on the official 4.4 build (using purple drake) and then I updated to 5.0, but didn't root.
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Hi
I can't update my LG G3 D855.
Two days ago, my phone started downloading the new software update (v21a-OCT-2015).
Once downloaded, I am asked to install it. But instead of starting the installation, the phone restarts... and doesn't install anything after restarting.
I tried to re-download/install the software a few times but it didn't work.
What can I do about that?
Is there a magic setting to solve this issue?
Thanks
Dont update when rooted u will brick thats the fundemetal rule of rooting
cdrp said:
Hi
I can't update my LG G3 D855.
Two days ago, my phone started downloading the new software update (v21a-OCT-2015).
Once downloaded, I am asked to install it. But instead of starting the installation, the phone restarts... and doesn't install anything after restarting.
I tried to re-download/install the software a few times but it didn't work.
What can I do about that?
Is there a magic setting to solve this issue?
Thanks
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Its not an issue, its normal.
Its blocking update because it could brick your phone.
If you really want to update, you need to flash the kdz.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
OK. I was not aware of that. I am not an expert.
So better wait for Android 6 if I really want to update the software and then reroot it again.
Thanks
Yes. Ive not looked into marsh yet but keep in mind i dont know how readily root and custom recovery will be available best thing to do is wait for mm and then wait for someone to make a prerooted custom rom for it i never jump on the upgrade wagon i wait for everyone else to so i can see how easy it will be. honestly i didnt update to lolipop til about a month ago just cause of the bugs.
I bought my LG G3 D851 brand new. As soon as I charged it and powered up I got a notice for a system upgrade. Naturally I did it. So it made Lollipop 5.0.1 on my phone. My next step was to root it. Well that's when the hell started. There several guides and tutorials. None are working. I'm with Wind Mobile in Canada ?. Not that that should matter should it? My question is will I be able revert my firmware back to the original and root it easily.? I was told that trying to root with ? is not likely going to work. How can I put my phone back to the "out of the box" state so I can root it?
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Hi I bought a refurbished LG G4 and I set it up and used it for one day and it was great. But I went into the about section and noticed that it wasn't running Android 6.0 yet so I connected it to LG bridge and updated it through the program. Next thing I know after it finished updating it booted into encryption mode asking for a password. I try enter something and it goes to 29 attempts out of 30 if I try it again it just stays there and doesn't change or or go below 29 it has now randomly changed into Chinese too.
I contacted the company I bought it off and explained it to them and said there should have been an explanation in my package. But there wasn't.
It's not allowing me to boot into recovery and I have no idea what to do.
I used this phone for one day and spent a lot of money on this phone and I have no idea what I can do to fix this situation.
thomas.wesley said:
Hi I bought a refurbished LG G4 and I set it up and used it for one day and it was great. But I went into the about section and noticed that it wasn't running Android 6.0 yet so I connected it to LG bridge and updated it through the program. Next thing I know after it finished updating it booted into encryption mode asking for a password. I try enter something and it goes to 29 attempts out of 30 if I try it again it just stays there and doesn't change or or go below 29 it has now randomly changed into Chinese too.
I contacted the company I bought it off and explained it to them and said there should have been an explanation in my package. But there wasn't.
It's not allowing me to boot into recovery and I have no idea what to do.
I used this phone for one day and spent a lot of money on this phone and I have no idea what I can do to fix this situation.
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not sure if flashing stock firmware will help... now the question is what version of android has right now.?
you can try the back to stock guide... not sure if it will erase everything .. but if you going to downgrade lets say you took the last update antiroll back 3 you can only downgrade to a firmware that its the same antiroll back version.. the last update from my variant its v3.. so ask first... then download firmware flash an d hope its wipes all and start from scrath..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848
It says on the website that it's running Android 5.1.
I tried the KDZ method last night and I would get and error when the upgrage was at 9%.
It's a refurbished phone, if that makes all the difference?
thomas.wesley said:
It says on the website that it's running Android 5.1.
I tried the KDZ method last night and I would get and error when the upgrage was at 9%.
It's a refurbished phone, if that makes all the difference?
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not sure, you best bet is to post that problem in that thread and provide all info and pic of error..
Use LGUP or LG FLASH TOOL 2014 for going back to the same kdz u were on? Also try to remember when u bought the phone did it had update center when u go into "about" u didnt try OTA via wifi?
Hello,
I have followed the Canadian guide to rooting my LG G4 H81210N.
I was on MM when i opened my brand new LG G4, i successfully downgraded to 5.1 LP for my right carrier.
I have downloaded the rooted img file to flash via the LG ROOT kit, following the rooting guide.
When i reach go to flash my rooted img (4.2ish gb) it takes less than 5 minutes for it to return with the pound # sign to show its completed the flash. i type LEAVE, my phone reboots fine, and i open up a root checker and super su with no success of a root.
I have tried using my original carrier (wind) KDZ and rooted img file, with no successs.
I have tried using telus kdz and rooted img file with no success. (as all canadian variants are compatible as i've read.)
So i have no clue what i am doing wrong. the LG root kit i downloaded contains SUPERSU 2.46, should i download a newer version?
thanks again for your help.
Please somebody help me out !!! ill even let someone use TeamViewer to do it or watch from your end, i know im not doing anything wrong but i just cant figure out why its not working!!
when i go to flash the rooted img, it stays for about 3-4 minutes and gives me the # sign, i let it sit for another 20 min and then rebooted, still nothing. I even tried using an american rooted img file to brick my phone so i know atleast its flashing something, but i couldnt even get it bricked haha sounds stupid but i have been trying to root for 4 days today is the 5th day i am going crazy!!!!!!!!
Problem is likely in the rooted image you're installing ...
adoomie123 said:
Please somebody help me out !!! ill even let someone use TeamViewer to do it or watch from your end, i know im not doing anything wrong but i just cant figure out why its not working!!
when i go to flash the rooted img, it stays for about 3-4 minutes and gives me the # sign, i let it sit for another 20 min and then rebooted, still nothing. I even tried using an american rooted img file to brick my phone so i know atleast its flashing something, but i couldnt even get it bricked haha sounds stupid but i have been trying to root for 4 days today is the 5th day i am going crazy!!!!!!!!
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Suggest you check out [Canadian Guide] - Complete Source for the LG G4 H812. Linux VM/Root/Tools&Files at: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/canadian-guide-complete-source-lg-g4-t3212449 and use one of the rooted images available there. It sounds to me that the image you've been using either isn't rooted or has been rooted incorrectly.
I notice you have not posted on that site so it should be a good source of info for you.
Good luck, S.
I have been trying to root my LG G3 D852 on 6.0 mm, i have found that there is nothing out for that yet. I know know that have to downgrade and I have tried but since I'm on virgin mobile so the downgrade file I tried to use bricked my phone so i had to send it back to LG to get it fixed. Is there any other way to downgrade or root without bricking my phone again?
Thanks
Same problem...
lukasblock05 said:
I have been trying to root my LG G3 D852 on 6.0 mm, i have found that there is nothing out for that yet. I know know that have to downgrade and I have tried but since I'm on virgin mobile so the downgrade file I tried to use bricked my phone so i had to send it back to LG to get it fixed. Is there any other way to downgrade or root without bricking my phone again?
Thanks
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Hmmm. I had the same problem as you did with my G3. Same model and everything. Tried to downgrade it using my computer. Can't remember what tool, but it said it completed successfully. When it went to reboot, it would stay on the LG logo for 15-30 seconds, before going to the broken android screen. After a few minutes, it would reboot. Could enter into the recovery menu from the broken android screen, but when I tried to bump the files or flash a rom, there was nowhere on the phone to store it. I think it removed the partitions during the flash, hence why it couldn't store the files. It's not that I didn't have permission, but it showed in the console that there was no directory to mount. Couldn't even charge the phone in the state it was in. Guess it relied on the OS to control the charging. I'll probably try to simulate the phone, with the stock OS, and see if I can find any exploits that could allow for a "safer" rooting method. Tell me if you find anything yourself!