Hi all long time lurker in the forums made an account today just to make this post so here I go. I was doing the OTA update for lollipop at night and it was taking a really long time so I fell asleep. I woke up in the morning and found my phone to be stuck in a bootloop :crying: looking at various posts I figured a factory reset would be my best option but it didn't work in fact it made my phone worse....It stays on the LG boot up screen for a few minutes then goes to a black screen. I went back to looking at forums again and found a post about how flashing my phone would get it working again but problem is that my computer no longer recognizes my device and fails to connect. Another option I found was to use the system recovery mode and apply update from external sdcard but when I do this I get E: failed to mount /sdcard (Invalid argument). I've tried 2 sdcards and formatted them both multiple times but I still get the error. I'm not sure what to do and I am willing to try anything.
Have you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
RapHaeL_4_4_4_ said:
Have you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
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Trying it now everything is downloading for it now.
RapHaeL_4_4_4_ said:
Have you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
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Tried both neither worked :/ Any other suggestions?
BigJaay said:
Tried both neither worked :/ Any other suggestions?
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Have you installed the LG drivers before?
And do you have any error code or something?
What happen when it don't work?
BigJaay said:
Hi all long time lurker in the forums made an account today just to make this post so here I go. I was doing the OTA update for lollipop at night and it was taking a really long time so I fell asleep. I woke up in the morning and found my phone to be stuck in a bootloop :crying: looking at various posts I figured a factory reset would be my best option but it didn't work in fact it made my phone worse....It stays on the LG boot up screen for a few minutes then goes to a black screen. I went back to looking at forums again and found a post about how flashing my phone would get it working again but problem is that my computer no longer recognizes my device and fails to connect. Another option I found was to use the system recovery mode and apply update from external sdcard but when I do this I get E: failed to mount /sdcard (Invalid argument). I've tried 2 sdcards and formatted them both multiple times but I still get the error. I'm not sure what to do and I am willing to try anything.
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This is what you have to do.
1. Take the battery out
2. Put the battery back in (dont press power button)
3. Press vol up button and connect cable (without pressing power button)
This should lead you to download mode.
If you do get download mode then follow the procedure of LGFLASHTOOL and TOT back to stock
I suggest using ZV6 tot or ZV8 if you were already on LP.
Best of luck!
After flashing the device using the link (finally got it working) it does everything it needs to do but when it reboots on my phone screen is says Factory Reset Status then it has a giant 2 on the screen so I'm not sure where to go from here. In the flash tool at the end it says
Mini OS boot check....
Mini OS status=2
Fail to set mini OS status 3
BigJaay said:
After flashing the device using the link (finally got it working) it does everything it needs to do but when it reboots on my phone screen is says Factory Reset Status then it has a giant 2 on the screen so I'm not sure where to go from here. In the flash tool at the end it says
Mini OS boot check....
Mini OS status=2
Fail to set mini OS status 3
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You did a CSE Flash or a normal flash?
If I was you I would just reflash with the CSE Flash with another kdz, or if you use the TOT, download another one and try again..
If anything change let me know
RapHaeL_4_4_4_ said:
You did a CSE Flash or a normal flash?
If I was you I would just reflash with the CSE Flash with another kdz, or if you use the TOT, download another one and try again..
If anything change let me know
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Tried it with ZV4 and ZV8 so far getting the same thing. About to try it with ZV6 when it finishes downloading the zip.
RapHaeL_4_4_4_ said:
You did a CSE Flash or a normal flash?
If I was you I would just reflash with the CSE Flash with another kdz, or if you use the TOT, download another one and try again..
If anything change let me know
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Got it using http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/help/temp-bricked-issues-restoring-using-t2851635
BigJaay said:
Got it using http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/help/temp-bricked-issues-restoring-using-t2851635
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I'm proud you found it!
Enjoy your device!
Thanks everyone!
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I hope someone can help me.
I bought an LG Pro E-988 which is already rooted and have a nightly CM11 installed.
I saw the LG Flex Rom and tried to install. I hit an error (Status 7), so I restored my back up. It booted correctly and decided to install/run the LG Recovery and Freegee apps as I suspected that the error (Status 7) was because I didn't install the apps before the LG Flex ROM.
After I run FreeGee, I restarted in recovery and tried to install the ROM but still same error (Status 7). So I decided to restore my back up again, but this time around, the boot is not pushing through. I'm stuck in the LG Logo.
Has anyone experienced this before and maybe you can help me to fix my phone.
I admit I got a bit excited rooting and flashing custom ROMs again after 1 year of hiatus.
Thanks in advance!!
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I hope someone can help me.
I bought an LG Pro E-988 which is already rooted and have a nightly CM11 installed.
I saw the LG Flex Rom and tried to install. I hit an error (Status 7), so I restored my back up. It booted correctly and decided to install/run the LG Recovery and Freegee apps as I suspected that the error (Status 7) was because I didn't install the apps before the LG Flex ROM.
After I run FreeGee, I restarted in recovery and tried to install the ROM but still same error (Status 7). So I decided to restore my back up again, but this time around, the boot is not pushing through. I'm stuck in the LG Logo.
Has anyone experienced this before and maybe you can help me to fix my phone.
I admit I got a bit excited rooting and flashing custom ROMs again after 1 year of hiatus.
Thanks in advance!!
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Nothing to worry about. Here is a pinned post where you can find all the information you need.
Just download your kdz from here and follow the steps from this post
Download kdz, install lg flashtool, lg drivers, after turning off your phone, press volume up and down together and connect your usb cable to get into download mode, then follow those pictures in that post to flash the kdz. You will be back to stock.
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Nothing to worry about. Here is a pinned post where you can find all the information you need.
Just download your kdz from here and follow the steps from this post
Download kdz, install lg flashtool, lg drivers, after turning off your phone, press volume up and down together and connect your usb cable to get into download mode, then follow those pictures in that post to flash the kdz. You will be back to stock.
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Thanks a lot man :good:! Although, I'm stuck with 'Connection error' in the FlashTool. Is this normal? I tried again and again more than 20 times but I'm getting the same connection error.
Also, earlier I was still able to go to recovery, but now even if I press the power button it goes straight to the download mode.
Hope you can help again.
You cant get out of download mode? did you try volume down and power button together for 5 secs? And btw what error are u getting on flash tool? its not detecting your phone? Did you install the mobile drivers?
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You cant get out of download mode? did you try volume down and power button together for 5 secs? And btw what error are u getting on flash tool? its not detecting your phone? Did you install the mobile drivers?
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The error was in the LG Mobile Support Tool (sorry to in the Flash tool). During the upgrading of the phone it always give the error - 'Connection to server failed. Try again in a moment'
Also, if I try to turn on the phone it will not boot but go straight to download mode.
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The error was in the LG Mobile Support Tool (sorry to in the Flash tool). During the upgrading of the phone it always give the error - 'Connection to server failed. Try again in a moment'
Also, if I try to turn on the phone it will not boot but go straight to download mode.
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Did you remove the battery and put it back in? And it still goes to download mode? Try starting the phone pressing Volumedown+power key for sometime or you could try Volumeup+Homekey+Power to boot into recovery and try restoring backup or flashing some other rom and see if you can get out of boot. I really don't know why you are getting that connection problem. I got stuck at boot a couple of times and followed exactly what was given in that post and reverted back to stock. I guess some of the senior members will help you here. Meanwhile ill see if i can search a solution for that connection error, i haven't faced that yet so i really don't know the fix. There is a second TOT method given in that post, that might help.
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Did you remove the battery and put it back in? And it still goes to download mode? Try starting the phone pressing Volumedown+power key for sometime or you could try Volumeup+Homekey+Power to boot into recovery and try restoring backup or flashing some other rom and see if you can get out of boot. I really don't know why you are getting that connection problem. I got stuck at boot a couple of times and followed exactly what was given in that post and reverted back to stock. I guess some of the senior members will help you here. Meanwhile ill see if i can search a solution for that connection error, i haven't faced that yet so i really don't know the fix. There is a second TOT method given in that post, that might help.
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Yup, i tried removing the battery. Also tried different key combos to boot but it all goes to the download mode, with the small with box in the middle.
I also tried the option of going straight to the LG mobile support tool (not the LG Flash tool). But the same server connectiom error.
Thanks again for the help.
Hope other members can help me too.
Since I'm not able to do recovery using the KDZ file. Can I use the TOT file?
I have E988 Singapore version, but the last ROM installed was with a CM11. And in the Phone details it shows E980.
Will it work or will it just make things worst?
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Since I'm not able to do recovery using the KDZ file. Can I use the TOT file?
I have E988 Singapore version, but the last ROM installed was with a CM11. And in the Phone details it shows E980.
Will it work or will it just make things worst?
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I haven't flashed using TOT method so i cant comment on that. I heard few people had trouble using flashtool on windows 8, are u you using windows 8? maybe try the kdz method again from a windows 7.
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I haven't flashed using TOT method so i cant comment on that. I heard few people had trouble using flashtool on windows 8, are u you using windows 8? maybe try the kdz method again from a windows 7.
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Yeah, I read that also. I used a windows 8 pc previously, that might be causong the connection error. I will try my old pc and hopefully it will work.
Thank you!
I broke my screen a couple of days ago. I don't want to change the screen since i decided to buy a new phone. However, I'll like to recover my data from the phone.
Here's my phone condition before i messed it up a bit.
1) Screen cracked and digitizer completely non functional.
2) USB debugging off.
The first time i cracked my screen( yes this is the second time), i used my phone explorer to connect to my phone since my USB debugging was on that time, but this time it was off. So i decided to Google for solution and try to flash recovery and mount my memory in order to get back my media.
I used this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249500
teeny bin plus TWRP and try to go in to recovery. But the TWRP version was not for E975 and it has the password prompt problem. So i decided to fastboot CWM into it directly via adb. I downloaded the latest E975 non touch CWM and fast boot it.
I can control and access into the CWM menu but it keep giving me Error mounting /data! when i try to mount /data and the screen just flash once and go back to the mounts menu when i press mount USB storage.
I thought it was the ROM problem so i tried to flash the original ROM using LG support tool. It successfully flashed the ROM but it get stuck in the starhub logo ( a Singapore telecom and the phone is from Singapore). And then i try to flash E97510G_00.kdz(i'm not sure what version is this but it's a stock ROM) using kdz updater but it stuck in the LG logo too.
So now i'm wondering if my data are still there in the memory or already been wiped out during the process. If it isn't, it'll be really helpful if anyone can guide me through the data recovery process.
So no one can help?
zibion said:
So no one can help?
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KDZ flashing delete all data.
artit said:
KDZ flashing delete all data.
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Ahh i see, no hope in salvaging my contacts then. Thanks for the info. Appreciate it
Hey Guys,
First post and i already got a problem because i messed up very much
I used to have Cyanogenmod 11 on my Optimus G, but i got several crashes and i wasnt completely fine with it so i wanted to try something new. So i updated my bootloader from CWM to TWRP and wanted to flash Artmod 5.2 Rom. I was a bit fast with my wiping, so i accidentally wiped the whole phone, so that everything was gone: Cyanogenmod, new Artmod rom i wanted to flash just everything.
I read a bit and thought it shouldnt be a problem then to just sideload the new rom, which i tried to do. I used adb sideload to put Artmod on the phone, everything was fine, flashing went through but i got stuck at the LG boot logo at the start of the phone. I waited like 30 minutes and nothing did change, so i thought something was not right.
I then just wanted to go back to cyanogenmod, tried to flash that through the adb sideload procedure but i got an error which said "error executing updater binary in zip 'tmp/sideload.zip'".
I was kinda thinking something really messed up so i tried to revert the phone to stock rom with the correct KDZ file i searched with the tool linked in the FAQ, everything downloaded but when i tried to flash the KDZ it gave me an error like this:
"12:03:59 Launching SW update
12:03:59 Unpacking KDZ
12:05:10 KDZ file extracted
12:05:11 Extract file error
12:05:13
===FINISH===="
So i searched the forums again and noticed that it should be a problem with the KDZ updater tool because the KDZ file was too big to get flashed properly. I wanted to try the LG Flash Tool 2014 then which is provided here in the forums and should work, it extracted the KDZ file, then opened the LG Mobile Support Tool to flash the file on the phone but there i start to get errors again, it either said that i am already on the correct up to date software version or that i need to disconnect the USB cable, remove the battery, insert it again, restart and try again.
I used several tools for that, i even tried it with an offline method that i found in a german forum, but every method got me the same errors, so i couldn't even go back to stock anymore.
I once tried to flash Cyanogenmod then again when i realized that the error message also told me "This Rom is for a "E975", this is a "GEE"" which i did not completely understand because it should be the total same? I edited the Updater-Script in the Zip file of the rom then and removed the part where it checks for that (1st line actually), then the rom did flash properly, phone started to boot (Cyanogenmod Boot Logo was shown) but when the boot was over i got the message:
"Type Password to Decrypt Storage" with a keyboard to enter the password. (I did never set up any password for that).
Now i am completely confused what i can do the recover my phone, either to stock or just to another rom, every method i tried did not work and i dont have any other ideas.
I can go into Fastboot, Recovery and Downloadmode, but when i tried to wipe again in Recovery it says that it cant mount my data mount point (probably because the storage is encrypted).
Somebody told me to do a hard reset with the keys "Volume down and power" which i tired several times, but everything i get is just the Google boot logo and then happens nothing or i get the Google logo, then the LG logo but after that i get stuck again, I cant seem to go into the "Hard Reset" menu which i should get into with that keys.
Anybody can help me what I could try or got a solution for this? I would be very thankful. I don't wanna loose my phone
Astarooth said:
First post and i already got a problem because i messed up very much
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Don't worry, that's pretty standard scenario for the first post...
I wanted to try the LG Flash Tool 2014 then which is provided here in the forums and should work, it extracted the KDZ file, then opened the LG Mobile Support Tool to flash the file on the phone but there i start to get errors again, it either said that i am already on the correct up to date software version or that i need to disconnect the USB cable, remove the battery, insert it again, restart and try again.
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Flash Tool 2014 works great for me every time, so try it again. Make sure you disconnect from the Internet before running it (yank out your LAN cable, or disable your WiFi), so it doesn't attempt to connect to LG servers. And don't forget to put your KDZ file in the same directory with the tool. It should go through just fine. That's by far the easiest method to revert back to stock, to get you to a clean starting point.
"This Rom is for a "E975", this is a "GEE"" which i did not completely understand because it should be the total same?
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Umm... No, they are not the same. E975 is "geehrc", and there is no such OEM ID as "gee". There are many different OG variants. For the cross-reference between the models and OEM IDs, you can look here. Generally, you should stick to the ROMs that are designed for your model, unless you know exactly what you are doing, when trying to flash a ROM from a different platform.
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Don't worry, that's pretty standard scenario for the first post...
Flash Tool 2014 works great for me every time, so try it again. Make sure you disconnect from the Internet before running it (yank out your LAN cable, or disable your WiFi), so it doesn't attempt to connect to LG servers. And don't forget to put your KDZ file in the same directory with the tool. It should go through just fine. That's by far the easiest method to revert back to stock, to get you to a clean starting point.
Umm... No, they are not the same. E975 is "geehrc", and there is no such OEM ID as "gee". There are many different OG variants. For the cross-reference between the models and OEM IDs, you can look here. Generally, you should stick to the ROMs that are designed for your model, unless you know exactly what you are doing, when trying to flash a ROM from a different platform.
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Well i tried Flash Tool 2014 again and seem to get the same error that wants me to disconnects as it stops at the same position like it always did, also doesn't matter if I am connected to the internet or not, everytime it doesn't run through. This time I couldn't even read the stuff that was written in the LG Mobile Support tool because it only shows "????".
Heres a Screenshot:
The settings i made should be the right ones I think, the phone does get recognized by the computer when i plug it in because of the sound that windows makes.
I clearly dont't know what I can try anymore...
And according to the roms: well i only used roms for the E975, which is exactly my phone model, thats why i was wondering about that error message i got
Artmod is for E975, the CM11 was for E975, i even tried Mokee rom but i always got same error messages...
Nobody got another idea? I really am confused because if i can enter downloadmode and recovery there should be a way to get my phone back working.
Anybody knows where i can get maybe some older KDZ Files to go to 4.1.2 Stock rom and try to flash these?
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Astarooth said:
Nobody got another idea? I really am confused because if i can enter downloadmode and recovery there should be a way to get my phone back working.
Anybody knows where i can get maybe some older KDZ Files to go to 4.1.2 Stock rom and try to flash these?
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Contact me on [email protected] and ill help u over teamwiewer.
Astarooth said:
Well i tried Flash Tool 2014 again and seem to get the same error that wants me to disconnects as it stops at the same position like it always did, also doesn't matter if I am connected to the internet or not, everytime it doesn't run through. This time I couldn't even read the stuff that was written in the LG Mobile Support tool because it only shows "????".
Heres a Screenshot:
The settings i made should be the right ones I think, the phone does get recognized by the computer when i plug it in because of the sound that windows makes.
I clearly dont't know what I can try anymore...
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I don't know why you are seeing "???", but here is a couple of things regarding the settings, based on your screenshot:
1. Type should be CDMA (yours is 3GQCT).
2. PhoneMode should be DIAG (yours is CS_EMERGENCY).
3. I would suggest using CSE Flash for a full format (you are using Normal Flash).
Remember, this is a hacked tool, so the settings might not make perfect sense, comparing to the original ones. Just try following the instructions in the OP of the Flash Tool 2014 thread. Like I said, works every time for me...
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I don't know why you are seeing "???", but here is a couple of things regarding the settings, based on your screenshot:
1. Type should be CDMA (yours is 3GQCT).
2. PhoneMode should be DIAG (yours is CS_EMERGENCY).
3. I would suggest using CSE Flash for a full format (you are using Normal Flash).
Remember, this is a hacked tool, so the settings might not make perfect sense, comparing to the original ones. Just try following the instructions in the OP of the Flash Tool 2014 thread. Like I said, works every time for me...
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I don't know why i see "???" also, but it didn't matter
I just tried the settings you told and used CSE Flash which worked out really well.
No i am back to 4.4.2 LG Stock rom. I think the root is gone now, but one thing i wanna ask is if my bootloader is still unlocked and custom recovery is still on it?
Anyway, thank you so so much! I appreciate your help! Thank you!
Astarooth said:
I don't know why i see "???" also, but it didn't matter
I just tried the settings you told and used CSE Flash which worked out really well.
No i am back to 4.4.2 LG Stock rom. I think the root is gone now, but one thing i wanna ask is if my bootloader is still unlocked and custom recovery is still on it?
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Glad to hear you are back in business. After flashing KDZ, the root is definitely gone, your BL is locked, and the recovery is stock. You will need to do all the necessary steps again: root, unlock the BL and flash custom recovery.
FIXED. Just had to try over and over until it went to 100%. Seems like its just random errors that prevent it from finishing so nothing but chance really!
squall458 said:
I was on Lollipop 5.0.1, rooted with twrp. I wanted to return back to stock. I tried factory reset but it wouldnt work properly. Someone on xda suggested I use the TOT/KDZ method to return to stock. Both methods failed and I am stuck in DOWNLOAD mode. I tried getting back to TWRP and it goes to DOWNLOAD mode instead.
I did make a back up before this happened but I cant get back to TWRP. I used the guide here on XDA to return to stock. Please, I hope I didnt brick my G3. Im freaking out right now with no cellphone right now working.
Im desperate guys. The person/post that saves my day, I will send you a small paypal donation as a sign of thanks!
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Are you sure you did the TOT/KDZ method correctly? Because if you did it should overwrite all partitions and it should go back to normal
Download the D852 KDZ from here http://lg-phone-firmware.com/firmware-Lg+G3-Tutti-41.html and then flash it with LG Flashtool. Since your having problems its best if you use CSE flash since it will wipe everything and start new
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Are you sure you did the TOT/KDZ method correctly? Because if you did it should overwrite all partitions and it should go back to normal
Download the D852 KDZ from here http://lg-phone-firmware.com/firmware-Lg+G3-Tutti-41.html and then flash it with LG Flashtool. Since your having problems its best if you use CSE flash since it will wipe everything and start new
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It seems to not communicating with my phone. On the tot method it says Cannot enter download mode. But my phone id in download mode and i changed it to com41 for the lg modem. Im using usb 2.0 with original usb cable.
I will try the firmwares on your link posted. Thank you so much. I will try again this monday. Im stuck in the hospital with my best friend who got into a car accident. Things have been rough the last few days. If your suggestions work out paypal your wqy my friend.
I fixed it finally!
Hey guys, I need your help!
I tried to make my long story short, but that didn't work, so here's my complete story:
When everything was fine, I had CM13 running with TWRP 2.8.5.0.
My first intention was to restore a Stock 4.4 Backup and update it to 5.x. After restoring it didn't boot, so I did a factory reset and it worked.
Next I wanted to update to 5.0 via OTA, but that ofc couldn't work because of TWRP.
I knew the only way to update to 5.x was to flash a .kdz an lose all data. I didn't want to do that, so instead I tried to flash the official 30B image from here.
I followed the instructions given in the first post (updated TWRP to 2.8.7.0 too), but after flashing the files and hitting the "reboot system" button in TWRP it booted into TWRP again. I tried flashing again because maybe something went wrong. I even downloaded all the files again to make sure I didn't have a bad download, but no luck. So I restored the previous CM13 6.0.1 rom. At first it didn't succeed because my internal memory was full, but after deleting the 30B files it restored just fine. So when it was ready I hit the reboot button aaaannd it booted into TWRP AGAIN...
I searched the internet and found a "LG_G3_Flash2FixStuckRecovery.zip" file, but that didn't help either. (I connected my G3 to my pc using MTP in TWRP to backup all important data, so I don't care if I need to wipe everything.)
Now I knew something went badly wrong and tried using the LG flashtool 2014 for .kdz and another one for .tot files to recover my G3.
Still no luck. When using the 2014 tool and the official 30B kdz it runs till 100% at my phone (at the same time it reaches 80% on my pc at the LG mobile support tool). But then it's only showing the LG logo for some seconds, screen black, lg logo, black, ... an infinite loop.
When using the .tot method I can't get past the "Model Information Check FAIL!" message. It looks like I lost my IMEI because it shows "IMEI: NULL". I got an EFS Backup in a zip file though, so it's not completely lost. I tried both methods on 2 different pc's with win 8.1 and 7 (and win10 for some things), but I always get the same results.
When turning it on using the power button, I see the LG logo followed by a black screen and again the LG logo.
When connecting it to the charger I at first see a charging screen, not the charging animation, but the "loading" battery screen you get before the animation. But after it I get stuck in the above mentioned LG logo.
It's possible to get to the factory reset screen, but I get to the LG logo again after "performing" a factory reset. Note: On the factory reset screen, there is a blue "part" on the top of the screen which looks different compared to when using CM13 and Stock 4.4. The blue color is darker, so I guess, I partly got 30B installed.
I didn't plan to write that much, but I think it's better because I described almost everything I did.
I have no idea what to do now, I tried everything I know and could find on the internet.
So I just hope someone is able to help me getting my G3 working again.
Many thanks!
tl;dr: Only download mode left, but can't succesfully flash any stock rom.
Now... what do u want.... ????
Downgrade from mm to lollipop.... right????
... I can help you... by teamview. Ok
reepje123 said:
Hey guys, I need your help!
I tried to make my long story short, but that didn't work, so here's my complete story:
When everything was fine, I had CM13 running with TWRP 2.8.5.0.
My first intention was to restore a Stock 4.4 Backup and update it to 5.x. After restoring it didn't boot, so I did a factory reset and it worked.
Next I wanted to update to 5.0 via OTA, but that ofc couldn't work because of TWRP.
I knew the only way to update to 5.x was to flash a .kdz an lose all data. I didn't want to do that, so instead I tried to flash the official 30B image from here.
I followed the instructions given in the first post (updated TWRP to 2.8.7.0 too), but after flashing the files and hitting the "reboot system" button in TWRP it booted into TWRP again. I tried flashing again because maybe something went wrong. I even downloaded all the files again to make sure I didn't have a bad download, but no luck. So I restored the previous CM13 6.0.1 rom. At first it didn't succeed because my internal memory was full, but after deleting the 30B files it restored just fine. So when it was ready I hit the reboot button aaaannd it booted into TWRP AGAIN...
I searched the internet and found a "LG_G3_Flash2FixStuckRecovery.zip" file, but that didn't help either. (I connected my G3 to my pc using MTP in TWRP to backup all important data, so I don't care if I need to wipe everything.)
Now I knew something went badly wrong and tried using the LG flashtool 2014 for .kdz and another one for .tot files to recover my G3.
Still no luck. When using the 2014 tool and the official 30B kdz it runs till 100% at my phone (at the same time it reaches 80% on my pc at the LG mobile support tool). But then it's only showing the LG logo for some seconds, screen black, lg logo, black, ... an infinite loop.
When using the .tot method I can't get past the "Model Information Check FAIL!" message. It looks like I lost my IMEI because it shows "IMEI: NULL". I got an EFS Backup in a zip file though, so it's not completely lost. I tried both methods on 2 different pc's with win 8.1 and 7 (and win10 for some things), but I always get the same results.
When turning it on using the power button, I see the LG logo followed by a black screen and again the LG logo.
When connecting it to the charger I at first see a charging screen, not the charging animation, but the "loading" battery screen you get before the animation. But after it I get stuck in the above mentioned LG logo.
I didn't plan to write that much, but I think it's better because I described almost everything I did.
I have no idea what to do now, I tried everything I know and could find on the internet.
So I just hope someone is able to help me.
Many thanks!
tl;dr: Only download mode left, but can't succesfully flash any stock rom.
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Did you try other version frimwares then 30B because mabye that will work
SpaceRaider said:
Did you try other version frimwares then 30B because mabye that will work
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Waiting for rom then 30B... how long....???
mchiensd said:
Waiting for rom then 30B... how long....???
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What do you mean?
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Now... what do u want.... ????
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I just want to get my G3 working again, doesn't matter if stock or CM rom
SpaceRaider said:
Did you try other version frimwares then 30B because mabye that will work
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I tried 21A .kdz and 10E or .tot. When using 21A kdz it gives an error. It tells me something like connect my phone again and try again. Only the 30B was kinda flashable.
mchiensd said:
Waiting for rom then 30B... how long....???
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Ehm what?
SpaceRaider said:
What do you mean?
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No... it is not but
Reepie123 cant flash (downgrade) when flash rom kdz 30B...
Yesterday... i aslo was it... for 8h search on 4rum...
I can downgrade it .... and now.. i want help reepie123. Hi.
reepje123 said:
I just want to get my G3 working again, doesn't matter if stock or CM rom
I tried 21A .kdz and 10E or .tot. When using 21A kdz it gives an error. It tells me something like connect my phone again and try again. Only the 30B was kinda flashable.
Ehm what?
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I think you've hardbricked it
SpaceRaider said:
I think you've hardbricked it
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No,... i think it is softbrick... but we dont know ways.
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I think you've hardbricked it
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You mean it's dead, completely? I thought having a download mode and seeing my G3 on my pc with a COM# port is better than seeing some QHBULK_9008 device or similar, where I need to open my G3, connect pins and some sh*t to recover it.
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You mean it's dead, completely? I thought having a download mode and seeing my G3 on my pc with a COM# port is better than seeing some QHBULK_9008 device or similar, where I need to open my G3, connect pins and some sh*t to recover it.
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It is not dead, you can always fix it but it is a very weird issue
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It is not dead, you can always fix it but it is a very weird issue
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Oh ok, that sounds better. So there is hope and we just need someone who knows what to do.
reepje123 said:
Oh ok, that sounds better. So there is hope and we just need someone who knows what to do.
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Are You have Rom TOT 10x...???
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Are You have Rom TOT 10x...???
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Yes, I already tried the 10E tot. But the problem is that the flash tools gives an error: "Model Information Check FAIL!".
reepje123 said:
Yes, I already tried the 10E tot. But the problem is that the flash tools gives an error: "Model Information Check FAIL!".
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Mabye that's because of your IMEI error
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Mabye that's because of your IMEI error
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I guess so, but how do I restore my EFS without having TWRP?
reepje123 said:
Yes, I already tried the 10E tot. But the problem is that the flash tools gives an error: "Model Information Check FAIL!".
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OK.... Now, you flash TOT again with TOT file.... but dont change file DLL you have....
Download... file DLL fix...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0VrTZddvLF7b3Q1b1BlQ2w0clE/view?usp=sharing
Also don't forget: Maybe its because of your OS or even Setup (Hardware/Driver related). Even if it works seemingly at first glance.
That's my experience with all flashing tools that on some machines and setups there will happen some funny stuff and corrupt systems even if its reported to be working initially.
So if you didn't try yet use another PC/Laptop preferably with Windows 7 to 8.0 (only if you disabled driver signatures)
Edit: Also try different USB-Cables.
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OK.... Now, you flash TOT again with TOT file.... but dont change file DLL you have....
Download... file DLL fix...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0VrTZddvLF7b3Q1b1BlQ2w0clE/view?usp=sharing
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I couldn't find another dll. Where have you got that from? Is it safe to use?
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Also don't forget: Maybe its because of your OS or even Setup (Hardware/Driver related). Even if it works seemingly at first glance.
That's my experience with all flashing tools that on some machines and setups there will happen some funny stuff and corrupt systems even if its reported to be working initially.
So if you didn't try yet use another PC/Laptop preferably with Windows 7 to 8.0 (only if you disabled driver signatures)
Edit: Also try different USB-Cables.
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I already tried 2 PCs, one with 8.1 and another one with 7 (and 10). Both are giving almost the same result. Except the .kdz flash tool crashes on 8.1 at 99%.
I'm using the original USB cable.
reepje123 said:
I couldn't find another dll. Where have you got that from? Is it safe to use?
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Used file DLL this to restore Lollipop for my LG D855... when i flash KDZ 30B
It safe!!!!
it from user autoprime in 4rum....