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Hello! I need to get my E975 back on warranty, what is the way to relock bootloader again?
Install Kdz..
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Avantu said:
Hello! I need to get my E975 back on warranty, what is the way to relock bootloader again?
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Your answer is in FAQ #3 go here
dalmm said:
Install Kdz..
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You mean i can use KDZ Flasher in Fastboot mode?
sunyakram said:
Your answer is in FAQ #3 go here
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There are 3 options, but aren't they for other Optimus versions than E975? Which do you prefer?
The thing is i can't go download mode cause i already have unlocked bootloader and it gets me to fastboot mode. I unlocked it with Freegee but the backup is gone. Is there any possibility to lock bootloader? The phone is fully working, only thing is yellow tints on screen and i wanted to get it back on warranty.
Avantu said:
You mean i can use KDZ Flasher in Fastboot mode?
There are 3 options, but aren't they for other Optimus versions than E975? Which do you prefer?
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1st why you returning it back? 2nd i don't know too much about veriant compatibility so its batter to post there if you cant find satisfied solution here
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Avantu said:
The thing is i can't go download mode cause i already have unlocked bootloader and it gets me to fastboot mode. I unlocked it with Freegee but the backup is gone. Is there any possibility to lock bootloader? The phone is fully working, only thing is yellow tints on screen and i wanted to get it back on warranty.
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I read somewhere about these yellow tints are not a big issue thay appear and disappears after some days without any repairing, (correct me if i am wrong)
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I read somewhere about these yellow tints are not a big issue thay appear and disappears after some days without any repairing, (correct me if i am wrong)
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It can be true. I bought it used in my country from some shop. I think they have replaced the screen with new one. I talked with the shop owner and he told me that he checked the screen before sending me and it was ok, but if i want i can send them phone back so they will replace it with new one(but he didn't tell me that it was replaced already at all). But now i'm in trouble and i don't know if i can lock bootloader without EFS Backup :/ If u have any ideas, tell me please.
Avantu said:
It can be true. I bought it used in my country from some shop. I think they have replaced the screen with new one. I talked with the shop owner and he told me that he checked the screen before sending me and it was ok, but if i want i can send them phone back so they will replace it with new one(but he didn't tell me that it was replaced already at all). But now i'm in trouble and i don't know if i can lock bootloader without EFS Backup :/ If u have any ideas, tell me please.
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If you bought it from shop so don't worry about unlocked.unlocking doesn't effect screen.
sunyakram said:
If you bought it from shop so don't worry about unlocked.unlocking doesn't effect screen.
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Maybe, but he wrote on his warantee card that changing firmware void the warantee. So if i send him the phone back, i don't think he will want to replace screen with new one(which is quite expenisve) when he will see europe open firmware(i had brand before) with bootloader unlocked... i will just lost money sending him phone.
About yellow tints, i heard that iphones had similar problem, it was caused by glue between screen and digitizer or somewhere else, and tints disappeared after few days of using, but i can't tell if my LG will be the same.
use kdz updater and that's it. flash the original firmware the phone came with.it takes 5 minutes.
playis but
Avantu said:
The thing is i can't go download mode cause i already have unlocked bootloader and it gets me to fastboot mode. I unlocked it with Freegee but the backup is gone. Is there any possibility to lock bootloader? The phone is fully working, only thing is yellow tints on screen and i wanted to get it back on warranty.
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Very strange! After using freege for unlocking bootloader and flashing CWM Recovery, I got a Kernel error. I tried to flash KDZ in download mode, but after start flashing process my phone reboot in fastboot. Are you in the same situation?
If u can get into recovery mode, you can flash any working ROM and then try the old version of freegee to avoid kernel errors. The update version from playstore gives this kernel error, since it flashes the bootloader of nexus4. But I think, the playstore version should be fixed by now... better to check it... search for the old version of freegee posted by davevinci...
Lol guys i'm very stupid... you can go into download mode by holding volume + and - and starting the phone. Then you can reflash it with stock firmware in LG Support Tool under emergency options or something like that(i'm not using english version so i don't know how it sounds in english) or with KDZ Updater. Ofc my phone is fully working, all i want is to get back to stock settings.
You already had the answer...use the damn kdz updater to flash stock firmware,then perform a hard reset. end of story. why the drama??why do you guys don't read the whole story?why don't you learn how to revert the changes you make BEFORE starting doing them?
Guys,
I used to be very good at rooting by in my HTC days (3 yrs ago). Not so much now a days :crying: I need some help.
I have the ATT LG G3 D850 (i believe) (16gb)
I rooted my phone a few months back. It was an app that did it quite easily for me. I downloaded and used root only apps like titanium back up with no problems.
I didn't download TWRP because at the time i don't believe it was available.
Anyways fast forward a few months and with lollipop out i thought i'd try to install TWRP and a rom that had android 5.0
I downloaded the TWRP app and then installed TWRP recovery through the app. (i listed my phone as D851 because i couldn't find D850 on the list)
Everything seemed to run fine and got a notification that the install was done successfully.
I tried to boot into recovery through the TWRP app and my phone did not boot! I get a message at the upper left corner of my phone that says:
: Boot Certification Verify
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Secure booting Error!
Cause : Boot Certification Verify
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and then my phone turns off.
What the hell did i do to my beautiful LG G3? Can someone help me fix this?
I greatly appreciate the help! This forum has always been so awesome!
You will probably have to reflash the KDZ - never choose a phone model unless its your actual device
Vivasanti said:
You will probably have to reflash the KDZ - never choose a phone model unless its your actual device
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Can you help Explain how I do this? What is KDZ?
You must check what exactly model you have. Then download a firmware in KDZ format and flash it through LG Flash Tool. Can't give you more details, because I never used that way of flashing new firmware
You flashed TWRP for the T-Mobile variant that ships with an unlocked bootloader, however your variant has a locked boot loader hence the boot Sig error. You need to flash back to stock with kdz and then flash bumped TWRP which works around the locked bootloader and allows you to flash Roms and kernals. You can download "bumped" TWRP here: http://downloads.codefi.re/thecubed/lg_g3/bump/, and here is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/bump-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-d852-d852g-f400-t2900614
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This page is always helpful for finding packages, they would have the kdz I would think http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772658
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You flashed TWRP for the T-Mobile variant that ships with an unlocked bootloader, however your variant has a locked boot loader hence the boot Sig error. You need to flash back to stock with kdz and then flash bumped TWRP which works around the locked bootloader and allows you to flash Roms and kernals. You can download "bumped" TWRP here: http://downloads.codefi.re/thecubed/lg_g3/bump/, and here is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...mp-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-d852-d852g-f400-t2900614
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This page is always helpful for finding packages, they would have the kdz I would think http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772658
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If i flash back to stock, will my phone be functional again? Or do i need to flash "bumped TWRP"
what is "bumped TWRP" ?
Your phone will be functional again if you flash back to stock afterward if you want to flash roms you need to then install bumped TWRP. Bumped TWRP is a special version of TWRP that has been patched to make it possible to use on variants of the g3 with locked bootloaders like yours, by tricking the phone into thinking it is booting stock recovery. This will allow you to flash Roms and kernals that have been "bumped" and apply mods like you would normally be able to with TWRP. Bump is basically a bootloader unlock for your phone that let's you flash roms, kernals, and Recovery's.
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You do not need to bumped TWRP unless you want to, you need to use the LG flash tool to reset your phone here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190 and check the index linked above to find the .kdz for the tool
melbing said:
Your phone will be functional again if you flash back to stock afterward if you want to flash roms you need to then install bumped TWRP. Bumped TWRP is a special version of TWRP that has been patched to make it possible to use on variants of the g3 with locked bootloaders like yours, by tricking the phone into thinking it is booting stock recovery. This will allow you to flash Roms and kernals that have been "bumped" and apply mods like you would normally be able to with TWRP. Bump is basically a bootloader unlock for your phone that let's you flash roms, kernals, and Recovery's.
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You do not need to bumped TWRP unless you want to, you need to use the LG flash tool to reset your phone here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190 and check the index linked above to find the .kdz for the tool
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Thank you for your help. I travel a lot so i have not been able to sit down and try to fix this. I've been operating on my work phone all week. I hope to give this a shot sometime tomorrow.
Thanks again! Really appreciate the help.
melbing said:
Your phone will be functional again if you flash back to stock afterward if you want to flash roms you need to then install bumped TWRP. Bumped TWRP is a special version of TWRP that has been patched to make it possible to use on variants of the g3 with locked bootloaders like yours, by tricking the phone into thinking it is booting stock recovery. This will allow you to flash Roms and kernals that have been "bumped" and apply mods like you would normally be able to with TWRP. Bump is basically a bootloader unlock for your phone that let's you flash roms, kernals, and Recovery's.
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You do not need to bumped TWRP unless you want to, you need to use the LG flash tool to reset your phone here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190 and check the index linked above to find the .kdz for the tool
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gosh it's going on 3-weeks without my phone. I've read through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
but i'm still lost. It's been so long since i rooted a phone i'm so out of touch with the jargon of today, makes me a little sad actually lol
so if i read this correctly i need to download the LG Flash Tool 2014 (can this be done on MAC?) I don't get what you mean with "and check the index linked above to find the .kdz for the tool"
i clicked on the link to the index, but what exactly am i looking for?
cyaiphone said:
gosh it's going on 3-weeks without my phone. I've read through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
but i'm still lost. It's been so long since i rooted a phone i'm so out of touch with the jargon of today, makes me a little sad actually lol
so if i read this correctly i need to download the LG Flash Tool 2014 (can this be done on MAC?) I don't get what you mean with "and check the index linked above to find the .kdz for the tool"
i clicked on the link to the index, but what exactly am i looking for?
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You need to download the correct .kdz file for your variant. The .kdz is the complete stock firmware from LG. Also, if you really have an AT&T LG G3 (D850) it is a 32gb not 16gb version. If your phone only has 16gb of storage then you do not have a D850 and you need to go to your software information in the phone to verify what model you have. Do not flash anything for another variant as you see where that leads. Check back and let me know when you find out for sure which variant you have and I will point you to a specific thread for your device with step by step instructions on how to use the .kdz method to return to stock, then flash a Bump'd TWRP recovery so you can make a nandroid backup and save yourself from this mess again. I am also unsure if the .kdz restore method can be done on Mac, but I'm pretty sure it cannot be done considering the program provided is a Windows executable. Best of luck.
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You need to download the correct .kdz file for your variant. The .kdz is the complete stock firmware from LG. Also, if you really have an AT&T LG G3 (D850) it is a 32gb not 16gb version. If your phone only has 16gb of storage then you do not have a D850 and you need to go to your software information in the phone to verify what model you have. Do not flash anything for another variant as you see where that leads. Check back and let me know when you find out for sure which variant you have and I will point you to a specific thread for your device with step by step instructions on how to use the .kdz method to return to stock, then flash a Bump'd TWRP recovery so you can make a nandroid backup and save yourself from this mess again. I am also unsure if the .kdz restore method can be done on Mac, but I'm pretty sure it cannot be done considering the program provided is a Windows executable. Best of luck.
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I'm unable to get into my phone so I can't see what variant i have, but i do know that i have a 16gb on ATT.
I do have a windows laptop so i will attempt this on my laptop. Thank you so much for your help. I'll await your response.
All US Carriers for the LG G3 are 32gb models.
cyaiphone said:
I'm unable to get into my phone so I can't see what variant i have, but i do know that i have a 16gb on ATT.
I do have a windows laptop so i will attempt this on my laptop. Thank you so much for your help. I'll await your response.
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I cannot point you in the right direction without having an exact model variant number. You obviously don't have a D850, but there are a few 16gb variants out there. I would hate to be the cause of you further bricking your phone. If you can dig through your information from the retailer you bought the phone from and give me an exact model, then I can help you without worrying about screwing you worse than you're already screwed.
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cyaiphone said:
I'm unable to get into my phone so I can't see what variant i have, but i do know that i have a 16gb on ATT.
I do have a windows laptop so i will attempt this on my laptop. Thank you so much for your help. I'll await your response.
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The model number is listed on the IMEI sticker that's underneath the battery. My model says VS-985W since I have a white Verizon G3. Yours should say some model that starts with a D. This same number should also be plastered in multiple locations along the inside edge of the phone once the battery cover is removed.
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I cannot point you in the right direction without having an exact model variant number. You obviously don't have a D850, but there are a few 16gb variants out there. I would hate to be the cause of you further bricking your phone. If you can dig through your information from the retailer you bought the phone from and give me an exact model, then I can help you without worrying about screwing you worse than you're already screwed.
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The model number is listed on the IMEI sticker that's underneath the battery. My model says VS-985W since I have a white Verizon G3. Yours should say some model that starts with a D. This same number should also be plastered in multiple locations along the inside edge of the phone once the battery cover is removed.
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Ok, so the white sticker underneath my battery says LG-D850. There's also some D850 small white markings on the body of the phone.
The sticker on the box that my phone came in says "SW Ver D85010d"
cyaiphone said:
Ok, so the white sticker underneath my battery says LG-D850. There's also some D850 small white markings on the body of the phone.
The sticker on the box that my phone came in says "SW Ver D85010d"
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Can you post a screenshot or two of your Storage page? The D850 is the AT&T model but they only come in a 32gb ROM / 3gb Ram storage option. All U.S. variants are of this variety and you should have access to 32gb of internal storage.
acparker18 said:
Can you post a screenshot or two of your Storage page? The D850 is the AT&T model but they only come in a 32gb ROM / 3gb Ram storage option. All U.S. variants are of this variety and you should have access to 32gb of internal storage.
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My phone doesn't booT so I'm not sure I can get you a screen shot. Maybe I do have the 32 gb and me stating 16 gb was a mistake on my part.
cyaiphone said:
My phone doesn't booT so I'm not sure I can get you a screen shot. Maybe I do have the 32 gb and me stating 16 gb was a mistake on my part.
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Sorry about repeatedly asking you to get information from your phone, too many different posts to keep up with!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
That link has everything you need to restore any variant back to stock. From there, you can root and Bump it if you want. Just download the KDZ from the link given in the OP of that thread. Make sure it says its for the D850 and try to find the earliest version possible if there are multiple options (eg. 10b instead of 10d if possible).
cyaiphone said:
My phone doesn't booT so I'm not sure I can get you a screen shot. Maybe I do have the 32 gb and me stating 16 gb was a mistake on my part.
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Phone have got dowwnloadmod
If have downloadmod
Use lgflashtool flash file d850 tot 16gb
If cross [d851]to[d850]
use hex change tot
i can help you .
acparker18 said:
Sorry about repeatedly asking you to get information from your phone, too many different posts to keep up with!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
That link has everything you need to restore any variant back to stock. From there, you can root and Bump it if you want. Just download the KDZ from the link given in the OP of that thread. Make sure it says its for the D850 and try to find the earliest version possible if there are multiple options (eg. 10b instead of 10d if possible).
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ok, here i go! I will attempt this now. It may be a looong night for me as i really don't know what i'm doing, but here it goes.
acparker18 said:
Sorry about repeatedly asking you to get information from your phone, too many different posts to keep up with!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
That link has everything you need to restore any variant back to stock. From there, you can root and Bump it if you want. Just download the KDZ from the link given in the OP of that thread. Make sure it says its for the D850 and try to find the earliest version possible if there are multiple options (eg. 10b instead of 10d if possible).
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Ok so I clicked on the Firmware files link http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=X...+G3/Stock/ in the OP.
I then clicked on the very top folder which is ATT D850 folder. In that file, there's 3 different files. Do i need to download all these files?
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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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
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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
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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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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:
Just got my trade-in kit in the mail today. It does not have any in-depth information, neither does any of the emails I received in regards to trade-ins.
Just curious, can I turn in my unlocked+rooted XL? Or do I have to unroot/lock it prior to sending it in?
I successfully traded in a rooted phone to big red a few years ago, but no experience with google. Any pointers will be appreciated! Thanks.
I would recommend to unroot and relock, correct me if I am wrong once u unlock and root, your warranty is Void. It takes half hour to unroot and relock.. do it and don't take the chance
I think you have to factory reset before you send it in. Doesn't that unroot it? Then lock it with one simple command. Shouldn't take more than 5 min.
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if you are returning it anyway
just unroot/lock it prior to sending
it will not take long time to do anyway
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You have to factory reset the phone before sending it in
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Please read
You have to factory reset the phone before sending it in
n3far1us said:
Just got my trade-in kit in the mail today. It does not have any in-depth information, neither does any of the emails I received in regards to trade-ins.
Just curious, can I turn in my unlocked+rooted XL? Or do I have to unroot/lock it prior to sending it in?
I successfully traded in a rooted phone to big red a few years ago, but no experience with google. Any pointers will be appreciated! Thanks.
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the factory reset that you are asked to perform prior to sending it in will unroot it...
Thanks everyone! Forgot that resetting unroots it.
Also, reached out to google, this is what I got-
Avi
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Zach you have to unroot the device first.
Apart from that your device is good for trade in.
zach Z
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Just unroot, but bootloader can stay unlocked?
Avi
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Yes.
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Zach you also have to upload the official build/ROM.
That's all after that your device is good for trade in.
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I took my Lg V10 pulled my sd card and just did a full wipe and reinstalled the rom. Never heard anything.
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the factory reset that you are asked to perform prior to sending it in will unroot it...
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Doing a factory reset does NOT unroot the phone. The correct way is to flash the factory images then lock the bootloader.
spaceman860 said:
Doing a factory reset does NOT unroot the phone. The correct way is to flash the factory images then lock the bootloader.
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On stock roms factory reset definitely unroots your phone.
parakleet said:
On stock roms factory reset definitely unroots your phone.
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No it doesn't root would still be in the boot image you just remove the root apk on factory reset
Agree with spaceman860, you would need to flash the factory image...
spaceman860 said:
Doing a factory reset does NOT unroot the phone. The correct way is to flash the factory images then lock the bootloader.
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for the intent and purpose here, doing a factory reset will not allow root to function.
they do not check for the files to be there, only that the phone has been reset.
so for the purpose here, it is unrooted, and reset as per the instructions.
I'll take a few minutes and flash the latest stock image, make sure it boots to the welcome screen, then relock the bootloader.
It doesn't take that long and you can be sure it's been reset, and Root will be gone.
Make sure it boots before you relock....
You can make a warranty or insurance claim with a phone that is rooted so I'd expect that trade-in would have the same rules but that's just my guess.
Hello XDA! First post here and I’ve been reading a lot since I got my phone. I seem to have found a solution, (maybe), but I'm not clear on a few vital things.
A little back story… my dad just gave me his Verizon Note 4. It was on Marshmallow, but has since been downgraded to Lollipop 5.1.1, N910VVRU2BPA1. From what I understand it still has the locked MM bootloader (?).
I’m planning to root the phone, but only if I can further downgrade it to Kitkat 4.4.4. I’ve read through the thread “Stabilized process used to unlock Bootloader” and it seems it should unlock the bootloader. However, I’ll end up with a “Developer Edition” phone. This leads to my questions…
1) Once successfully rooted and the bootloader is unlocked, will I be able to downgrade the phone to Kitkat by just flashing the firmware in Odin? I really don’t care if I lose root, I just want Kitkat on the phone.
2) Can I just flash the “retail” version of Kitkat from Sammobile or do I need a “developer edition” Kitkat (if there even is one)?
3) Can someone advise me if what I imagine might be possible is even doable?
Any help is greatly appreciated! I’m new to this so if these are just funky questions, please excuse. Lots to learn! Thanks so much!!!
A little help please!
Someone must know this.
Can I or can't I flash the "retail" Kitkat firmware onto a "supposed" Dev Edition rooted to unlock the bootloader?
I hope someone can clarify this before I do something stupid!
Thanks!
Hey
Do you have teamviewer I can help u out
Jwazz94 said:
Do you have teamviewer I can help u out
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Thanks, but I don't need help doing it, I just need someone to answer the questions so I don't mess up the phone.
Yes you can, make sure to unlock bootloader first. But when you flash you will loose bootloader unlock. I have a guide where I could use the lollipop bootloader and use kitkat. I really love kitkat and with root you have lots of potential for battery savings and more!
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If you would like to downgrade the bootloader add a twrp custom recovery and use the kitkst method I have and you can have the best phone, I also would recommend you buying a zerolemon battery and case.
But if you do just want to have full stock and have all the bloat ware on it you can like you stated unlock the bootloader and then flash the retail kitkat and your all set and downgraded
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...tkat-5-1-1-t3432452/post68903783#post68903783
codydixon said:
Yes you can, make sure to unlock bootloader first. But when you flash you will loose bootloader unlock. I have a guide where I could use the lollipop bootloader and use kitkat. I really love kitkat and with root you have lots of potential for battery savings and more!
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If you would like to downgrade the bootloader add a twrp custom recovery and use the kitkst method I have and you can have the best phone, I also would recommend you buying a zerolemon battery and case.
But if you do just want to have full stock and have all the bloat ware on it you can like you stated unlock the bootloader and then flash the retail kitkat and your all set and downgraded
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...tkat-5-1-1-t3432452/post68903783#post68903783
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Thank you very much for responding! I very much appreciate it!
I don't care to keep root and just want the phone on Kitkat. In the future I may decide to root it and play around with roms and such, but not right now. I can now go ahead and attempt it with confidence. I'll let you know how it goes!
Thanks again! :good:
Well, tried all kinds of stuff and it was a no go.
Was able to get the phone rooted finally... had to use KingOroot. Kingroot failed to work no matter how many versions I tried. Once rooted, checked download mode and it indicated Developer. However, I was unable to install retail KK or KK stock restore in Odin 3.10 and 3.09. Since the flash failed, putting it into recovery ended up in an error about "Software update failed"... use a PC, blah, blah, blah. Wouldn't let me go anywhere in recovery.
Decided to try flashing LP 5.1.1 back to the phone and it flashed ok in Odin 3.09. Phone is back up, but lost root, (expected), and I'm back again at square 1. At least the phone isn't bricked! LOL!
Maybe the problem is that this phone has an MM bootloader so eventhough it's unlocked, you can't flash KK to it? Don't know, but I guess I'm back to trying to find this out.
Good experience so far eventhough this attempt didn't get me anywhere! Well... at least I know how to root it and unlock the bootloader!