Hello,
I got an LG G4 with a rom that is locking the google play app, plus many other options on the phone.
The phone doesn't allow to load on recovery mode (power button + volume down on startup), and doesn't connect to adb fastboot to the pc when usb debugging is on.
I only could connect it using MTP to see the files in the SD card (even connecting to PTP isn't possible).
Does anyone have an idea how I could wipe the phone and install a regular rom on it?
Many thanks,
Joel
Try to get to the download mode - Press volume up button and than attach USB cable to the computer. You need correct drivers. Than flash kdz to get to the stock.
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So i discovered a strange thing from my G3 while trying to upgrade to 10E. My phone is unable to enter download mode to flash the update. I have done the procedure a in the flashing thread:
-turn off phone
-unplug USB
-hold down volume up
-plug USB
i can head windows play the device connected sound then proceed with the phone just displaying the normal charging display.
also, adb reboot download does not work, adb reboot recovery does.
PrimaryComplex said:
So i discovered a strange thing from my G3 while trying to upgrade to 10E. My phone is unable to enter download mode to flash the update. I have done the procedure a in the flashing thread:
-turn off phone
-unplug USB
-hold down volume up
-plug USB
i can head windows play the device connected sound then proceed with the phone just displaying the normal charging display.
also, adb reboot download does not work, adb reboot recovery does.
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I had same issue, just make sure that you plug in the USB cable fast after you hold the volume up and also make sure you continue to hold the volume up.
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I tried a thousand times but every time it just start up mobile phone instead of going to Download Mode.
Remove the battery for a few seconds and be sure to plug into usb 2 and not into usb 3 port on your pc
I tried that too. Removed battery for seconds and connected to USB 2.0 but same issue. I wonder it connects to PC and LG Pc Suite without any problems. I'm sure all rivers are already installed but wonder why it can't enter download mode.
I lost LG original USB cable and use other cables ( I tried many ).
What's wrong then?!!! I even tried Windows XP and 8.1 but both same issue!
I'm having the same issue only I think it's because I really bricked my phone, not able to boot up or anything.
My gives me an error saying fast boot and a couple of commands with a black screen, Unable to get to download mode
Hey there,
I press volume up + insert the USB, when the LG screen appears I let go of the volume button and leave it. After roughly 1 minute it says Download Mode however it only stays in this mode for roughly 20 seconds and then it goes into Fastboot mode saying "reset" and "changed port". I got the correct ROM for my IMEI and LGFlashTool however I think the main problem could be the LG USB drivers. When I try install the official drivers the installer says success however windows says not successful.
Image 1 - i.imgur.com/hPkZbLx.png
Image 2 - i.imgur.com/nxdYm39.png
I have tried uninstalling all LG drivers/software, restarting etc.
I am fairly sure I can flash if I can just figure out how to successfully install the drivers or connect the phone to the PC. Anybody have any ideas? I can use linux or try any suggestions/alternative software.
Kind regards,
Desperate G3 owner
Just an update that I was able to manually apply the LGE PORT/COM driver in device manager however the PC only recognises the device when it is in Fastboot Mode. When it starts in Download Mode as stated above, nothing happens, but after ~20 seconds it will automatically switch to Fastboot Mode and then the PC will detect the phone and says Fastboot Commands.
I have tried using adb.exe devices and fastboot.exe devices in cmd but nothing shows up, any ideas?
I recently installed cm12 on my phone after a long time thinking it was bricked. However, I want to switch to stock firmware now, but I can't make my pc to recognize the phone, and I can't enter download mode, so that means I can't flash it back using LG flashtool. I've installed LG drivers several times, tried 2.0 and 3.0 usb ports, native and others usb cables, but nothing seems to work. As for download mode, I press the up button while the phone is off, and when I connect the usb, it shows the battery image, and it stays there.
Any thoughts?
I have bricked lg e988 indonesia firmware rooted,updated to kitkat 4.4.2,cwm 6.4.0.4
Due to some issue I factory reset from settg menu and the phone rebooted to cwm recvry mode
I tried to rebootd to system but fail
I tried to flash stock rom via adb sideload but fail too so does with lg flash tool
So I thght smtg wth cwm then I tried to flash twrp loki 2.6 and then stuck to lg logo only until now
Pls help
You're still soft bricked, just force your device into download mode and use LG Flash Tool to return back to stock and start again.
ShadySquirrel said:
You're still soft bricked, just force your device into download mode and use LG Flash Tool to return back to stock and start again.
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Thank you for the respond. Mind if you share me on how to force my device into download mode?
I have tried the power + volume keys combination but nothing happened, back and stop at lg logo
Before i flash the twrp, i tried the LG Flash Tool, but i wont recognize the phone, something like usb connection issue
hotmatua.parulian said:
Thank you for the respond. Mind if you share me on how to force my device into download mode?
I have tried the power + volume keys combination but nothing happened, back and stop at lg logo
Before i flash the twrp, i tried the LG Flash Tool, but i wont recognize the phone, something like usb connection issue
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If I remember correctly (please check threads here, it's been a long time since I've used this device, so memories are fading), download mode is activated when you press Volume Up (or both of volume buttons) and insert USB cable. I know that E98x has some strange button sequences, like rebooting to recovery is a two step operation (Volume Up + Power until navbar blinks, then power button twice, that's the only way mine wanted to boot into recovery), so please check around.
As far as USB connection issues, don't use USB3+ ports and if you're on Windows 8.1+ and later, run with Administrator privileges. I never experienced that one (used LGFlashTools from inside VirtualBox running Win XP for all my needs, I'm not a Windows user), so can't really help much but forums are full with explanations how.
ShadySquirrel said:
If I remember correctly (please check threads here, it's been a long time since I've used this device, so memories are fading), download mode is activated when you press Volume Up (or both of volume buttons) and insert USB cable. I know that E98x has some strange button sequences, like rebooting to recovery is a two step operation (Volume Up + Power until navbar blinks, then power button twice, that's the only way mine wanted to boot into recovery), so please check around.
As far as USB connection issues, don't use USB3+ ports and if you're on Windows 8.1+ and later, run with Administrator privileges. I never experienced that one (used LGFlashTools from inside VirtualBox running Win XP for all my needs, I'm not a Windows user), so can't really help much but forums are full with explanations how.
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Thank you very much...now the phone is back to initial state. This what i've done:
1. Download LG Flash tool from http://lgflashtool.com/
2. Download LG USB Drivers from http://lgflashtool.com/
3. Install LG flash tool and LG USB Drivers
4. Plug usb cable to phone
5. Hold volume buttons and then plug the usb cable to PC (i use win 10)
6. Voila, the Download Mode icon is showed up
7. Run LG Flash Tool (Administrator privilege) & follow the instruction (i use e988 v20c stock firmware)
8. Phone back to normal (only if you use the correct stock firmware)
A very big thanks to ShadySquirrel
Hopefully this thread can also be used as reference for anyone who has the same issue as i had
Hi guys
my LG VS986 doesn't have Download mode Or recovery.. (there is no laf partition) but it has System Recovery list and fastboot mode.
The system is stuck at the second LG logo.
I have tried with fastboot mode but it has failed to write any thing like (laf.img) Or (System.img) maybe the bootloader is locked (I am not sure).
USB debugging is not enabled although I have chosen it from SESTEM RECOVERY list so ADB does not work too.
We all know that the boot loader is locked for this model until now.
Is there one has a solution to how can i download a new firmware or fix it !!?
Are you following these procedures:
LG G4 Download Mode
1. Download and Install LG’s USB Drivers
2. Plug the USB Cable into your PC(not connected to the LG G4)
3. Have your PC Powered On and Logged in
4. Power Down the LG G4
5. Press and Hold the Volume Up Button on the LG G4
6. While Holding Volume Up, Plug the USB Cable into the LG G4
7. Continue Holding the Volume Up Button After You See ‘Download Mode’
8. Let Go of the Volume Up Button When You See the ‘Firmware Update’ Screen on the LG G4
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Are you following these procedures:
LG G4 Download Mode
1. Download and Install LG’s USB Drivers
2. Plug the USB Cable into your PC(not connected to the LG G4)
3. Have your PC Powered On and Logged in
4. Power Down the LG G4
5. Press and Hold the Volume Up Button on the LG G4
6. While Holding Volume Up, Plug the USB Cable into the LG G4
7. Continue Holding the Volume Up Button After You See ‘Download Mode’
8. Let Go of the Volume Up Button When You See the ‘Firmware Update’ Screen on the LG G4
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Thanks for reply bro
But my problem is different.
It's (There's no download mode. because the laf.img file isn't existed) .. so my phone has fastboot only.
Hmm if you have the Drivers and App (LGUP) installed then you just connect to PC via MTP Mode then by using the App and selecting the KDZ Image the App Automatically puts the Phone in Download Mode
Go HERE to Download App/Drivers
WAIDroid said:
Hmm if you have the Drivers and App (LGUP) installed then you just connect to PC via MTP Mode then by using the App and selecting the KDZ Image the App Automatically puts the Phone in Download Mode
Go HERE to Download App/Drivers
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when LGUP tried to put the phone in download mode the Fastboot appeared rather than it..
After that lgup failed to find the COM port.
Guys
There's no download mode.. Laf.img file is missed.!!
You may have to contact LG for a fix then.
hi,
Can anyone provide qcn file? I have no network