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[Q] [Q&A] D855 soft bricked, stuck at beta Android 5

HI guys, I need help from some caritative soul please!! I'm desperate.
Some of you might have already read about my case: I rushed, last weekend, to flash one of the beta Lollipop versions that hanged around (v19h); I only flashed bootloader and rom.
Now, my phone does not boot to LAF (download mode), nor recovery (TWRP) anymore, because of those not being signature-compatible with new bootloader.
And, since I am obviously not rooted, I am stuck to this version, unable to get out: I can't flash KDZ, or flashable zip on recovery.
Today, I have tried literally EVERYTHING suggested on XDA.. with no luck....
I am basically stuck with a extremely expensive paperweight... any ideas to help me?
RIght now, my only choice is to return it to insurance/warranty, but... what could I possibly say? .. They might laugh at me when they see the Android 5.0 version screen....
Any kind of ideas will be extremely appreciated... Thanks!
Attempts I already tried without luck:
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool 2014
* Any ADB attempt
* Any fastboot attempt
* The dreaded RED 2? ...
*[FIX] Unbrick LG G3 stuck in Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode

rodrigofd said:
HI guys, I need help from some caritative soul please!! I'm desperate.
Some of you might have already read about my case: I rushed, last weekend, to flash one of the beta Lollipop versions that hanged around (v19h); I only flashed bootloader and rom.
Now, my phone does not boot to LAF (download mode), nor recovery (TWRP) anymore, because of those not being signature-compatible with new bootloader.
And, since I am obviously not rooted, I am stuck to this version, unable to get out: I can't flash KDZ, or flashable zip on recovery.
Today, I have tried literally EVERYTHING suggested on XDA.. with no luck....
I am basically stuck with a extremely expensive paperweight... any ideas to help me?
RIght now, my only choice is to return it to insurance/warranty, but... what could I possibly say? .. They might laugh at me when they see the Android 5.0 version screen....
Any kind of ideas will be extremely appreciated... Thanks!
Attempts I already tried without luck:
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool 2014
* Any ADB attempt
* Any fastboot attempt
* The dreaded RED 2? ...
*[FIX] Unbrick LG G3 stuck in Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode
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The best advice I can give to you is that if no solutions become available to you, depending on the warranty, I would water damage the phone so the warranty does not reject your claim. Otherwise you may have to play the waiting game until developers create a solution.

bonkieash said:
The best advice I can give to you is that if no solutions become available to you, depending on the warranty, I would water damage the phone so the warranty does not reject your claim. Otherwise you may have to play the waiting game until developers create a solution.
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Are G3 phone OEM warrantied for water damage?

Water-damaging the phone is a risky way to go. I was under the impression that water-damage is not covered, especially since most phones even have a moisture-indicator strip on the motherboard for detecting it. Even if it was covered, what if they do reject warranty due to any reason(including software tampering?). You'll actually end up with an expensive brick then. Atleast now you have a working(albeit buggy) phone.
I'll suggest to wait till the devs can find some way to help you. Was going to suggest you try the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode method but it looks like you've already tried that.

Hi, I have the exactly same problem. But after some digging i found this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2660566 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345860
I think that is a long shot, but if somebody provide "debrick image" - (following istructions from the top of the thread) from their D855 devices with lollipop firmware (19h or 20A) it can be worth a try.
Sorry for my english.

bonkieash said:
The best advice I can give to you is that if no solutions become available to you, depending on the warranty, I would water damage the phone so the warranty does not reject your claim. Otherwise you may have to play the waiting game until developers create a solution.
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LG would not warrantied the phone if its waterproof. They specifically asked you if you crack your screen or has been water damaged. If you do, you either pay a hefty price ($150) or they can refuse to fix it.

jayro28 said:
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OMG. I'm in the same boat. Do you know where I can get this tool? I would really appreciate!

ifscher said:
OMG. I'm in the same boat. Do you know where I can get this tool? I would really appreciate!
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Link in PM

jayro28 said:
Link in PM
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Many thanks! I believe my phone passed the test. It still recognizes my phone as QHSUSB and it doesn't power up, enter recovery nor boot anything.
Do you have any tip to what to do?

jayro28 said:
Link in PM
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jayro, where i can find the lg smart boot app? can you help me, sorry for my bad english, thank you

jayro28 said:
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i need that program too please can you giveme a link too thanks in advance.

jayro28 said:
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hi master plase share with me this tool .
i have g3 qualcomm mode now brick

rodrigofd said:
HI guys, I need help from some caritative soul please!! I'm desperate.
Some of you might have already read about my case: I rushed, last weekend, to flash one of the beta Lollipop versions that hanged around (v19h); I only flashed bootloader and rom.
Now, my phone does not boot to LAF (download mode), nor recovery (TWRP) anymore, because of those not being signature-compatible with new bootloader.
And, since I am obviously not rooted, I am stuck to this version, unable to get out: I can't flash KDZ, or flashable zip on recovery.
Today, I have tried literally EVERYTHING suggested on XDA.. with no luck....
I am basically stuck with a extremely expensive paperweight... any ideas to help me?
RIght now, my only choice is to return it to insurance/warranty, but... what could I possibly say? .. They might laugh at me when they see the Android 5.0 version screen....
Any kind of ideas will be extremely appreciated... Thanks!
Attempts I already tried without luck:
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool 2014
* Any ADB attempt
* Any fastboot attempt
* The dreaded RED 2? ...
*[FIX] Unbrick LG G3 stuck in Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode
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Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
It might work for your situation

[Q] Bricked LG G3 - Can anyone help ?

Hello everyone,
Unfortunately I bricked my Lg G3 (D852) - as i tried to upgrade to CM12. Now I can only do two things, go into download mode, or access TWRP. I tried to put the upgrade file (ZIP) on my SD card to install from TWRP but it does not read my card.
I will compensate the person who will help me to solve the problem by sending $ 50 by Paypal. I really need my phone ASAP.
Thank you

Two things you could do.
You could sideload a compatable Rom into the phone internal memory and flash that in TWRP. A bit of googling would help you do the same.
Or
You could use one of the "Back to stock" threas to use KDZ or TOT method to go back to stock. The link is : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
Please let us know if these worked.
Good luck.

YanQC said:
Hello everyone,
Unfortunately I bricked my Lg G3 (D852) - as i tried to upgrade to CM12. Now I can only do two things, go into download mode, or access TWRP. I tried to put the upgrade file (ZIP) on my SD card to install from TWRP but it does not read my card.
I will compensate the person who will help me to solve the problem by sending $ 50 by Paypal. I really need my phone ASAP.
Thank you
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Is your card in exfat format?

Check your PM

YanQC said:
Hello everyone,
Unfortunately I bricked my Lg G3 (D852) - as i tried to upgrade to CM12. Now I can only do two things, go into download mode, or access TWRP. I tried to put the upgrade file (ZIP) on my SD card to install from TWRP but it does not read my card.
I will compensate the person who will help me to solve the problem by sending $ 50 by Paypal. I really need my phone ASAP.
Thank you
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Message me if you still need help

harihacker said:
Two things you could do.
You could sideload a compatable Rom into the phone internal memory and flash that in TWRP. A bit of googling would help you do the same.
Or
You could use one of the "Back to stock" threas to use KDZ or TOT method to go back to stock. The link is : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
Please let us know if these worked.
Good luck.
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IT WORKED. I tried a thousand thing that didnt work before. Thanks ! Send me your email in private, i will transfer you money as promised
And thanks everyone for your answers !!

Sent you a PM.
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He paid!!. Indeed a man of his words.

Good for you. People is better every day

[Q] HELP! Flashed accidentally F240 ROM on E986!

Hello Guys,
I just wanted to flash a kdz file on my e986, and it was a F240 Version.
the flash wasn't successfull, but the phone can't be switched on and I can't get in Download Mode or Recovery!
Is it broken? Please help me!

Alibabara said:
Hello Guys,
I just wanted to flash a kdz file on my e986, and it was a F240 Version.
the flash wasn't successfull, but the phone can't be switched on and I can't get in Download Mode or Recovery!
Is it broken? Please help me!
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When you connect this "turned off" phone to PC, what your PC detects? Check in device manager, if it is being detected as QHUSB then I fear it is bricked. You need to get it Jtag.

Waxim1 said:
When you connect this "turned off" phone to PC, what your PC detects? Check in device manager, if it is being detected as QHUSB then I fear it is bricked. You need to get it Jtag.
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It's recognized as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008

Alibabara said:
It's recognized as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008
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Thats sad news. Lets see if someone else has solution of it but to my knowledge, it needs to be Jtaged.

i ve seen a guide around here in the g pro section how to unbrick by yourself but not sure if that helps, let me try finding it and i post it here
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Free mobile app
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here it is...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54430857
o have never tried it out bc i am scared to brick my phone too so u need to read through the steps there. i hope u can unbrick it. good luck
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Free mobile app

Thank you for the thread, I was thinking about to try it.
But the user aftabalam8c2 just analyzed my phone with the board diag program and he says the eMMC is broken. So I can't fix the smartphone
Luckily I have warranty and I will try to get a new one.

Alibabara said:
Thank you for the thread, I was thinking about to try it.
But the user aftabalam8c2 just analyzed my phone with the board diag program and he says the eMMC is broken. So I can't fix the smartphone
Luckily I have warranty and I will try to get a new one.
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your warrenty got void after you decided to flash something else on the device

LG G4 help needed!

I have the lg g4 h815 international model. It is rooted and has the boot loader unlocked, I manually upgraded to android 6.0 and then a few weeks or months after I was just on a normal day. So I turned my phone off, then when I needed to turn it back on it failed to start up only showing the lg logo with the boot loader unlocked sign in the top left. I tried all that I knew how to. I went into TWRP recovery and wiped all the data from it. I tried to boot up but it would not and it said that I have no OS installed, however I was sure I did. So }I tried the kdz method of restoring my phone but the lg flash tool 2014 seemed to not respond instantly.
Next I tried downloading the stock files and stock ROM and tried to flash them, but when I attempted to flash them using TWRP it froze and went back to the LG logo screen with the boot loader sign in the top left and it wont let me do anything. I can still go into download mode and recovery though. I have tried every method I know of and I am really stuck. If someone knows how to fix it then please reply, thank you.

If anyone knows how to fix it then please reply, thank you.

When u wiped u prob wiped all download a custom rom and put it on sd card the in twrp install it should be good to go
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uxkghost said:
If anyone knows how to fix it then please reply, thank you.
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Try this

TheMadScientist420 said:
When u wiped u prob wiped all download a custom rom and put it on sd card the in twrp install it should be good to go
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Try this
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Thank you for responding
I tried this but when I attempt this, TWRP freezes and it takes me back to the LG logo with the boot loader unlocked sign. Because it keeps freezing I cannot restore a backup or download a custom ROM and I am stuck on what to do.
EDIT: Also when trying to use the kdz method the lg flash tool 2014 just fails and force closes.

By chance u aint got the 505 serial number device do u there was a sorta recal on a few devicez if im not mistaken and im actually new to this device but i had g3 and it was a common problem on g3 for bat to go bad try dl rom and installing it while plugged in to power source other than that im not fortunate enough to have bl unlock and twrp or i might be able to give some more assistance

TheMadScientist420 said:
By chance u aint got the 505 serial number device do u there was a sorta recal on a few devicez if im not mistaken and im actually new to this device but i had g3 and it was a common problem on g3 for bat to go bad try dl rom and installing it while plugged in to power source other than that im not fortunate enough to have bl unlock and twrp or i might be able to give some more assistance
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I have the 505 serial number, would it be helpful for me to tell you it?

It might still be waranties by lg there was a bootloop issue with those serial numz if im not mistaken lg done a recall. Id search on it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/general/lg-sprint-admit-hardware-issue-t3215396

TheMadScientist420 said:
It might still be waranties by lg there was a bootloop issue with those serial numz if im not mistaken lg done a recall. Id search on it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/general/lg-sprint-admit-hardware-issue-t3215396
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But if I have unlocked the boot loader and rooted it will it void the warranty?

Ule have to look its a noted hardware failure so maybe not

TheMadScientist420 said:
Ule have to look its a noted hardware failure so maybe not
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Thank you for all your help. But now I am stuck with a broken phone, no money to buy new one and I do not know what to do. But thank you for all the help you gave me.

uxkghost said:
Thank you for all your help. But now I am stuck with a broken phone, no money to buy new one and I do not know what to do. But thank you for all the help you gave me.
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Now like i said im new to this device there still mey be hope this is just what ive come across so far plus helps keep ure thread to the top so maybe someone with more knowledge may come along and answer better
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It could be corupted somewhere which can easliy happen to. Im just not yet familiar with all the issues like i was on g2 and g3

If anyone knows how to fix it then please reply.

uxkghost said:
If anyone knows how to fix it then please reply.
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You can try method which mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lg-g4-stuck-bootloop-t3268734/page25
Read two last pages.

D851 converted to D850 looking for a way back

Hi guys;
So i bought a second hand unlocked D851 ( TMOBILE) with kitkat (cloudy rom) wanted to upgrade it to lolipop but i hard bricked it then used board diag program to bring it back to life but i extracted a d850 rom TOT since the d851 didnt work so now my lg g3 is at&t and permenantly locked ,been trying for a week now to unlocked it for nothing then I read somewhere in this forum that its easy to unlock the d851 using the tmobile app. so is there any way to change it back to D851.

Anyone has any idea?!!

how u use the board diag cuz im stock in qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008 and the threadt is closed now

ipus89 said:
how u use the board diag cuz im stock in qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008 and the threadt is closed now
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Try this thread... it is still open & active: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/guide-fix-hard-brick-recovery-guide-t3132359

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Try this thread... it is still open & active: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/guide-fix-hard-brick-recovery-guide-t3132359
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how about my problem??!!!

nice8man said:
how about my problem??!!!
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1)What do you mean permanently locked...carrier/sim, mcafee security, something else? If it's carrier you can order a sim unlock code off of ebay for @$4.00 us, or use any other sim unlock services out there.
2)If you changed a d851 to a d850 using board diag and manually loading the partitions - then why not extract a d851 tot and do the same thing?

startswithPendswithOOH said:
1)What do you mean permanently locked...carrier/sim, mcafee security, something else? If it's carrier you can order a sim unlock code off of ebay for @$4.00 us, or use any other sim unlock services out there.
2)If you changed a d851 to a d850 using board diag and manually loading the partitions - then why not extract a d851 tot and do the same thing?
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thank you for the reply.
1- its carrier unlock + i have no online wallet and i cant get one
2- thats what im looking for is there a way to manually load d851 partitions i mean when i loaded d850 partitions my phone was in dload mode ( hard bricked) do i have to hard unbrick now again?
by the way i can search for other carriers and i find mine under rat:GSM but i m unable to connect to it .

nice8man said:
thank you for the reply.
1- its carrier unlock + i have no online wallet and i cant get one
2- thats what im looking for is there a way to manually load d851 partitions i mean when i loaded d850 partitions my phone was in dload mode ( hard bricked) do i have to hard unbrick now again?
by the way i can search for other carriers and i find mine under rat:GSM but i m unable to connect to it .
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1) I don't know of a free way to get an unlock code, so if you can't order one you're probably stuck. Pay a friend who can order one for you?
2) If we're on the same page here and you previously used the board diag tool then that should work again. Hard brick usually shows up in your device manager as qualcomm 9008 instead of an lg device, so to get back to that condition you would have to open the phone up and short a pin -
follow the guide in the link I posted before and you should be good to go. I don't have links for any d851 tot files though...sorry, not my variant.

startswithPendswithOOH said:
1) I don't know of a free way to get an unlock code, so if you can't order one you're probably stuck. Pay a friend who can order one for you?
2) If we're on the same page here and you previously used the board diag tool then that should work again. Hard brick usually shows up in your device manager as qualcomm 9008 instead of an lg device, so to get back to that condition you would have to open the phone up and short a pin -
follow the guide in the link I posted before and you should be good to go. I don't have links for any d851 tot files though...sorry, not my variant.
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so i need to hard brick my phone again?

nice8man said:
so i need to hard brick my phone again?
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Unfortunately...I think so. If you were to try and use the lg flash tool and try and tot a d851 file into a d850 it'll probably throw some errors - model check, for ex - and won't flash. You can try and see for yourself if you'd like...here's a link for a couple tools; the 1st is kdz method, second is tot: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
To brick it again follow guide I linked( https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/guide-fix-hard-brick-recovery-guide-t3132359), short that 2nd jtag pin in the pic for @5 seconds, plug in the usb, and it should go to qualcomm 9008. You already know how to do the rest as far as loading partitions and such, and if you don't the guide will tell you what to do.
Good luck :good:

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Unfortunately...I think so. If you were to try and use the lg flash tool and try and tot a d851 file into a d850 it'll probably throw some errors - model check, for ex - and won't flash. You can try and see for yourself if you'd like...here's a link for a couple tools; the 1st is kdz method, second is tot: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
To brick it again follow guide I linked( https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/guide-fix-hard-brick-recovery-guide-t3132359), short that 2nd jtag pin in the pic for @5 seconds, plug in the usb, and it should go to qualcomm 9008. You already know how to do the rest as far as loading partitions and such, and if you don't the guide will tell you what to do.
Good luck :good:
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the link you attached is for mobiles that are already hard bricked mine is not

nice8man said:
the link you attached is for mobiles that are already hard bricked mine is not
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Yeah....and?
Re-read your previous post where you asked if you'll have to brick it again.
I said yes, and gave you a link on how to do it. Did you read the link? My guess would be no, since the 1st 4 steps tell you how to brick it and enter qualcomm9008 mode.
You're on your own now. Good luck. And you're welcome for the time I spent trying to help you.

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Yeah....and?
Re-read your previous post where you asked if you'll have to brick it again.
I said yes, and gave you a link on how to do it. Did you read the link? My guess would be no, since the 1st 4 steps tell you how to brick it and enter qualcomm9008 mode.
You're on your own now. Good luck. And you're welcome for the time I spent trying to help you.
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Thank you for your replies man i really appriciate it...i have read that topic like 5 times; maybe i dont understand english very well but when i read the title LG G3 Hard Brick Recovery+ Required Materials:Bricked LG G3 i thought he meant that this topic is for people that has thier phone bricked and need to recover them.

nice8man said:
Thank you for your replies man i really appriciate it...i have read that topic like 5 times; maybe i dont understand english very well but when i read the title LG G3 Hard Brick Recovery+ Required Materials:Bricked LG G3 i thought he meant that this topic is for people that has thier phone bricked and need to recover them.
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It's cool. Yes the guide is for already bricked phones, but what I was trying to say is since you have a functional phone rt now you're gonna have to brick it, and by brick it I mean qualcomm9008 mode, and that's what the 1st part of the guide shows you how to do by shorting out the pin. Once you get to Qualcomm mode you can then use the board diag tool and load your partitions that you extracted from the tot and hopefully get back to your original d851 phone and get back up and running. Does that make more sense?
Again...good luck

startswithPendswithOOH said:
It's cool. Yes the guide is for already bricked phones, but what I was trying to say is since you have a functional phone rt now you're gonna have to brick it, and by brick it I mean qualcomm9008 mode, and that's what the 1st part of the guide shows you how to do by shorting out the pin. Once you get to Qualcomm mode you can then use the board diag tool and load your partitions that you extracted from the tot and hopefully get back to your original d851 phone and get back up and running. Does that make more sense?
Again...good luck
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I did not know that you can hard brick the phone by shorting the pins; thank you.

startswithPendswithOOH said:
It's cool. Yes the guide is for already bricked phones, but what I was trying to say is since you have a functional phone rt now you're gonna have to brick it, and by brick it I mean qualcomm9008 mode, and that's what the 1st part of the guide shows you how to do by shorting out the pin. Once you get to Qualcomm mode you can then use the board diag tool and load your partitions that you extracted from the tot and hopefully get back to your original d851 phone and get back up and running. Does that make more sense?
Again...good luck
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I hard bricked it again and then extracted another D851 tot and then loaded all the necessary partitions but the phone still on qload mode i copied the sbl1.mbm of the D850 and tried them with D851 partitions the phone revived but not in download mode.
I managed tp recover all partitions and the phone is on dowloading mode but still detected as d850 so i have the dll cross error everytime i try to flash a rom even with using the custon dll file.