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LG G4 stuck in bootloop

Hi XDA,
This morning I was just browsing Reddit when my phone suddenly shut down. When I tried to restart it I found that it was stuck in a bootloop.
I can only seem to get into download mode. Hard reset just doesn't seem to be working. Maybe I'm doing it wrong, maybe it's broken, I'm not sure. I was running the low effort root, and hadn't modified anything recently. Using the 2014 flash tool just gives me a "Connection to server failed. Try again in a moment" error.
Does anyone have any idea how I can fix it?
Edit:
THE ONLY KNOWN FIX IS TO RMA AND THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A WAY TO RECOVER YOUR DATA
For some more information, the issue appears to be purely hardware based, and based on this thread seems to have primarily occured in the last months. Our phones randomly died during regular usage, then most users reported that rebooting it showed the "optimizing apps" thing (I personally did not see this) and then it rebooted again and went into a bootloop. Reinstalling the software often succeeds but doesn't actually fix anything, as your phone will just start looping again (still worth a try though, maybe you have some other unfortunate issue?). I myself and multiple users have tried the following things (text stolen from @dentralp because he wrote it up in such a good way):
Attempted Fixes:
1) Tried using LG bridge
-it says its updating to marshmallow (succeeds)
-then sits at LG boot screen without looping
2) Flashtool 2014 - Europe OPEN H81510D.kdz
-said that it couldn't connect to server
-clicked ok
-clicked retry
-says S/W update in progress
-stopped due to an error
-This is on my main PC, had issues with Flashtool before, will check on my laptop and feed back
-Fails on 9%
3) LGUP
-Only see's my device when I enter download mode
-Says my device is unknown so won't do anything with it
-Restarted Computer
-Wants a .tot not .kdz, contrary to the guide posted - out my depth, whats the difference between a kdz and a tot?
-Click on upgrade
-Chose Europe OPEN H81510D.kdz
-Close and reopen LGUP
-Making sure Refurbish is chosen (kdz should still be active file)
-Click Start
-80% Reboots, Reboots, reboots, reboots...
-100% "Click here to continue" on computer
-Reboot
-Bootloop
4) Longshot
-now I assume that I'm back on lp, moving back to step 2 Flashtool 2014
-Connection to server failed
-ignored
-seconds later it starts flashing
-Bootloop
5) LGUP
-Same as 3 above, but with MM H81520a_00.kdz
-Complete
-Bootloop
-repeated to go back to Europe OPEN H81510D.kdz
edit 26-1-2016
LG finally recognized the issue. They state that the problem is a loose connector. Article here: http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-admits-g4-bootloop-problem-hardware-fault-669603/
As far as I can tell, the issue is not restricted to certain phones, but primarily phones with serial 505xxxxxxxxxxx appear to be victim to this.
UPDATE: PEOPLE ARE CLAIMING THERE IS A WAY TO SAVE YOUR DATA
People are claiming that you can save your phone and recover your data by disabling the Big core. This means disabling everything that makes your phone fast. It may be a good way to recover your data if it's critical, but I would not recommend it as a real permanent fix, since it does make your phone a lot slower (a phone has 4 little cores and 4 big cores, the little ones are very energy efficient but slow, and the big cores are fast but not efficient). I don't have a clue whether this voids your warranty or not, and I've not seen many people confirm that it's working either, but it's worth a try! More information on the comment by gabriel713281 here and in the reddit thread here.

same here... +1

kartalgurhan said:
same here... +1
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That is strange. Also since the last, lets say, 24 hours?

Same thing happened to me. That seems super odd. Mine randomly restarted last night and stuck in Boot loop. Havent had any issues whatsoever before this

verluci said:
Hi XDA,
This morning I was just browsing Reddit when my phone suddenly shut down. When I tried to restart it I found that it was stuck in a bootloop.
I can only seem to get into download mode. Hard reset just doesn't seem to be working. Maybe I'm doing it wrong, maybe it's broken, I'm not sure. I was running the low effort root, and hadn't modified anything recently. Using the 2014 flash tool just gives me a "Connection to server failed. Try again in a moment" error.
Does anyone have any idea how I can fix it?
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Hey there! You could go back to stock and fully wipe your phone using this method. Should work.
If the problem still remains I'd believe it's a hardware related problem. Hit thanks if it worked for you

verluci said:
That is strange. Also since the last, lets say, 24 hours?
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Yes, exactly 14 hours ago. ..

Same happened to me, I got dual Sim lg g4, rooted, I remove the SD and restart. Try it.

verluci said:
Hi XDA,
This morning I was just browsing Reddit when my phone suddenly shut down. When I tried to restart it I found that it was stuck in a bootloop.
I can only seem to get into download mode. Hard reset just doesn't seem to be working. Maybe I'm doing it wrong, maybe it's broken, I'm not sure. I was running the low effort root, and hadn't modified anything recently. Using the 2014 flash tool just gives me a "Connection to server failed. Try again in a moment" error.
Does anyone have any idea how I can fix it?
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When you get the ''connection to server failed'' error, just wait. it actually flashes but for some reason you get that error.

Hey, same thing happened to me. Went to my carrier the day after because I have warranty there. It ended up in them replacing the circuit board, now my phone wasn't rooted but it was in a bootloop and it just wouldn't start. We may not have the same problem but it could be so.

jobw96 said:
When you get the ''connection to server failed'' error, just wait. it actually flashes but for some reason you get that error.
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How long would I have to wait? After how long would I have known that it did actually fail? Or should I just leave it for a while and guess? If I remember correctly it actually reset the installing percentage as well, but don't quote me on that quite yet (I'll try again overnight or tomorrow morning).

Same issue today. Anyone got any idea what's going on?

Everyone with bootloop please write down model, operator and more importantly the initial three digits of their serial number (or production date from "Lg phone from" app in play store)

verluci said:
How long would I have to wait? After how long would I have known that it did actually fail? Or should I just leave it for a while and guess? If I remember correctly it actually reset the installing percentage as well, but don't quote me on that quite yet (I'll try again overnight or tomorrow morning).
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well, i don't rember how long it took when i tried it, i just left it at that error message and it worked after quite some time.

H815EU - unlocked bootloader / TWRP / Root
Last Update: 10/03/2015 - END OF THE SAGA
Solution 1 (Clean Software): RMA to LG or place of purchase
Solution 2 (Modified Software - within 6 months - UK): Return to retailer
Solution 3 (Modified Software - UK): Return to LG
Solution 4 (Modified Software - after 6 months): Find some paper to weigh down
Solution 5 (General): Don't buy LG's Hardware - quality control is questionable at best
The Journey
Although some people have reported getting some functionality back, no such luck for myself and majority of others.
What I didn't try
-Flashing MM20b - any method
-Flashing MM20c - any method
in fact, not even checked that they exists (no phone, lg has it!)
Don't think it was about when I was trying to recover (?) - I also highly doubt that flashing these will help you
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Lost all hope? no chance of RMA? want your data back?
Possible 24 hour fixes for data retrieval
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/diy-h815-usa-variant-hardware-boot-loop-t3311623
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Attempted fixes. Pre-warning, this is my journey starting 12th December and is raw (includes thoughts and mistakes).
12/12/2015
+1
12 hours ago while sending a text my phone restarted. I logged back in to write the text again, it restarted then bootlooped.
H815EU
unlocked bootloader
TWRP
Root
S/N 506xxx
Attempted Fixes
1) Tried using LG bridge
-it says its updating to marshmallow (succeeds)
-then sits at LG boot screen without looping
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2) Flashtool 2014 - Europe OPEN H81510D.kdz
-said that it couldn't connect to server
-clicked ok
-clicked retry
-says S/W update in progress
-stopped due to an error
-This is on my main PC, had issues with Flashtool before, will check on my laptop and feed back
-Fails on 9%
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3) LGUP
-Only see's my device when I enter download mode
-Says my device is unknown so won't do anything with it
-Restarted Computer
-Wants a .tot not .kdz, contrary to the guide posted - out my depth, whats the difference between a kdz and a tot?
-Click on upgrade
-Chose Europe OPEN H81510D.kdz
-Close and reopen LGUP
-Making sure Refurbish is chosen (kdz should still be active file)
-Click Start
-80% Reboots, Reboots, reboots, reboots...
-100% "Click here to continue" on computer
-Reboot
-Bootloop
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4) Longshot
-now I assume that I'm back on lp, moving back to step 2 Flashtool 2014
-Connection to server failed
-ignored
-seconds later it starts flashing
-Bootloop
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5) LGUP
-Same as 3 above, but with MM H81520a_00.kdz
-Complete
-Bootloop
-repeated to go back to Europe OPEN H81510D.kdz
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12/12/2015
-I assume that in the uk the MM update was rolled out for the carrier free G4 and my phone chewed it up and then choked on it
-If someone figures it out let me know, otherwise its time for a new phone :/
-apparently you can use adb while LGUP is connected, might try it at some point, had enough for a couple hours
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Attempted RMA
15/12/2015
Carrier quickly give me a reference to send the phone back to them
@nashant recommended LG customer services (for those of us in the UK). Straight to LG, better option than via CarrierI feel.
0344 847 5454
http://www.lg.com/uk/support
Customer support were brilliant DPD out tomorrow to collect my phone. I will update as necessary. Take down your imei before sending it off
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17/12/2015
DPD have collected my mobile. Fingers crossed!
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22/12/2015
At the repair centre since 18/12/15 awaiting repair
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04/01/2016
LG phones helpline is really busy - offering callbacks. I got one, they lost my phone :/
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05/01/2016
Turns out LG are that busy with returned phones at the moment, warranty repairs are being sent to none warranty repair centres - mine is at SV (?) - This is why they couldn't find my phone. Make sure that you take down your imei number before you send it off, seems this is how they track phones internally, not by your reference number. I am assured that SV (?) are going to do a fantastic job and I should get my phone back next Monday.
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11/01/2016
LG haven't had an update from the repair centre... they are chasing it and will get back to me by Weds/Thursday.
Interesting part of the conversation, the person on the phone had said to me
Agent "Do you know its gone to the out of warranty repair centre.."
Me "Yes, I was told that it was so busy that they had to but I would get same quality repair"
I am hoping this isn't because of an unlocked bootloader, especially with the issue being duff hardware. Although this hasn't even been mentioned so far.... Starting to worry now. My house is full of LG electronics but I might not be using them again... !
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14/01/2016
LG have refused the repair
I now have a fairly expensive paperweight and will never buy anything from LG electronics again, that annoyed I might even get rid of the tv and home cinema, seems a good time to upgrade to 4k anyway
Been bouncing back to carrier all day re the consumer rights act in England and the EU directive. They seem to think as a retailer that they have no responsibility.
Which is a UK Consumer champion with extended rights, it discusses the Consumer Rights Act at that link.
"If you discover the fault within the first six months from delivery, it is presumed to have been there from the time of delivery - unless the retailer can prove otherwise."
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The Solutions
Solution 2
After 3 months saying the same thing and not leaving them alone, raising complaints about there complaints handling, contacting the Citezins advice, contacting which and reminding my carrier that;
the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (amended) protects me in this case OUTSIDE manufacturer warranty and that you are not only liable but have a legal responsibility due to the goods being of unsatisfactory quality and unfit for purpose.
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My carrier eventually offered me a replacement phone, a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
Solution 3
It seems that if you refuse to let them bully you and you remind them of the text on THEIR OWN website;
Once your phone is unlocked, it will no longer be covered by LG warranty.
As we cannot guarantee the proper operation of our hardware with custom software, we are not able to maintain the full scope of warranty for your device after you have unlocked the bootloader.
Because of that we have a responsibility to let you know that defects which may result from, or were caused by custom device-software may not be covered by LG warranty.
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That they eventually offer to fix your phone;
Ok, here goes.
1) SBE suck major ass - don't even try to talk to them
2) NEVER stop emailing, if they say the case is closed, open a new one while copying in your old one (both to the same cic email, but nevermind it harasses them)
3) Remember, YOU ARE in the right, articulate it.
4) If you unlocked with their bootloader, you did so by the terms on their website. When doing so it DID NOT warn you that you would lose warranty for pre existing hardware faults, only that failure due to SOFTWARE may break warranty. With this your warranty is in fact 100% in tact and as warranty is a legal intent they are obliged to fix your phone. If you had been warned that warranty would IN FACT be broken, even for unrelated issues, you would never have unlocked the bootloader. The FACT remains that LG is not acting upon ITS OWN guidance, this is a PRE EXISTING issue and they MUST fix or replace. - I have NO legal experience, but I know companies will try to fob you off to make you back down. If you are in the right, keep at them, bring in more people to the mix, make life AS HARD as possible for them.
5) Word it better than I did in my emails below, I was a little bit annoyed writing them and they were often drafted on a Lumia 930
6) This is the end of a back and forth and what I personally believe turned the tide;
These emails are from the email thread, therefore read them the BOTTOM ONE FIRST
Me,
After lengthy discussions with our upper management team and senior technician we have decided to repair the boot loop issue on your device as a gesture of goodwill. Please note that this offer is for the boot loop issue only and you handset will not carry any further warranty with LG after the repair is complete.
If you wish to accept this offer please reply with the date (Mon-Fri) and the UK address (we currently have [address] on your file) that you would like the phone collecting from and I would be happy to arrange this for you.
Kind regards
RE
Team Leader
Resolutions team
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!!!!! After the email below, he copied in his boss, then I got the email above. Don't think he realises I got that part of the email trail, I haven't got the email or I would give it, only a name !!!!
From: ME
Sent: 17
To: uk svcadmin//LGEUN SVC - CRM([email protected]); cic uk//LGEUN SVC([email protected])
Subject: RE: response to complaint
No you haven’t, you entirely ignored my email again. Please explain the excerpts from your website, I will include the full quote;
“Once your phone is unlocked, it will no longer be covered by LG warranty.
As we cannot guarantee the proper operation of our hardware with custom software, we are not able to maintain the full scope of warranty for your device after you have unlocked the bootloader.
Because of that we have a responsibility to let you know that defects which may result from, or were caused by custom device-software may not be covered by LG warranty."
Your quote is from a title, the contents and description of the terms are then spoken about in the section below it. You are referencing my reference cylindrically and it only enforces my point.
If you can’t answer the simple questions I would like you to put me on to someone who can.
Also, define developer. My bsc hons is in computing and I have worked with Linux since redhat. I fully understand hardware and software and for one effects the other which is why i am so upset about the crap hardware you made.
Sent from Outlook Mail for Windows 10 phone
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From: uk svcadmin
Sent: 17
To: ME
Subject: RE: response to complaint
Dear Mr ME,
In answer to your question regarding the official LG website which allowed you to unlock your device, it clearly states at the top of the page “"Once your phone is unlocked, it will no longer be covered by LG warranty". As you can see this statement is very clear and there are no stipulations or exemptions to this rule. Just to clarify when we say “it will no longer be covered by LG warranty" this means for any and all faults including faults that are unrelated to the bootloader being unlocked.
It also clearly states at the top of the page "Please be advised that this feature is intended for developers only" therefore if you are not a developer you have ignored a clear warning which is there for your own protection.
I hope I have clearly explained our position to you and the matter can now be closed. I understand that you are disappointed with our decision and am genuinely sorry that we have not been able to come to a more mutually agreeable conclusion.
Kind regards
RE
Team leader
LG Resolutions Team
LG Electronics UK Helpdesk
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From: ME
Sent: 16
To: uk svcadmin//LGEUN SVC - CRM([email protected])
Subject: Re: response to complaint
I appreciate that but you have entirely ignored my last email and the wording of your own website.
Please comment in reference to the quotes from your website.
If these are indeed wrong on therefore misleading they need removing from YOUR website.
As you can see, I followed a process provided by LG. Any issue that arose was not in relation to this and therefore by the wording of your own website, your own process, my warranty is IN FACT still in tact.
If you can't answer my questions I would like this escalated to someone who can.
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From: uk svcadmin <[email protected]>
Sent: 16
To: ME
Subject: RE: response to complaint
Dear mE,
I am sorry to hear of the problems you have experienced with your G4 and for any inconvenience caused. Whilst I do appreciate your comments and the disappointment caused by our decision I feel I have explained the reasons behind our decision at length on several occasions and as such I am not able to offer you any further assistance.
Please note that we at LG take all complaints very seriously and also accept that mistakes will be made and that we will occasionally fall below our service standards. Therefore your feedback is very important to us. This allows LG to identify areas to make further improvements to our services. Your complaint has been officially logged.
Kind regards
RE
Team leader
LG Resolutions Team
LG Electronics UK Helpdesk
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From: mE
Sent: 15
To: uk svcadmin//LGEUN SVC - CRM([email protected]); cic uk//LGEUN SVC([email protected])
Subject: Re: response to complaint
You should chose your words more wisely.
"unauthorised alterations "
The alterations were not unauthorised, in fact, they were enabled by LGE and was only possible due to LGE emailing me with an unlocked bootloader to flash.
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryTypeCode=ANRS
"As we cannot guarantee the proper operation of our hardware with custom software, we are not able to maintain the full scope of warranty for your device after you have unlocked the bootloader.
Because of that we have a responsibility to let you know that defects which may result from, or were caused by custom device-software may not be covered by LG warranty."
THIS WAS NOT A DEFECT THAT RESULTED FROM CUSTOM DEVICE SOFTWARE.
Wording - MAY NOT BE COVERED BY LG WARRANTY.
This clearly leaves open that some warranty would be honoured, like catastrophic failure in the manufacture process. This clearly suggested that my hardware warranty is in fact in tact.
YOU provided me with a way to unlock my phone
YOU provided me with the software to do so
YOU provided the disclaimer leaving open the question about warranty
"LG will not be responsible for the damages caused by any custom software being flashed to your phone."
Custom software DID NOT cause damage to my phone
IF YOUR DISCLAIMER HAD STATED OUT RIGHT THAT AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER WOULD FULLY VOID WARRANTY I WOULDNT HAVE DONE IT. AS IT HAPPENS, NOTHING RELATED TO THE UNLOCK BROKE MY PHONE. YOUR MANUFACTURING DID.
Please read your OWN disclaimers, I 100% find YOU at fault for this.
It is only reasonable that you fix my phone - based on;
your website
your disclaimer
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Conclusion
The choice of a free Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from my carrier or have my LG G4 fixed by LG
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I am Hopeful that everything else will be smooth. +rep to @nashant for the recommendation re LG customer services.
Happy bunny after almost 5 months fighting. Here's a potato...
dentralp

Sorry, I should have added that I have the H815 10D.
I have the same results as the commentor above me. Only with LGUP it succeeds and then just keeps looping anyway.

dentralp said:
+1
12 hours ago
H815EU - unlocked bootloader / TWRP / Root
Last Update: 14/01/2015 - LG refused warranty repair due to the device being rooted
Solution (Clean Software): RMA to LG or place of purchase
Solution (Modified Software): Find some paper to weigh down
Solution (General): Don't buy LG's Hardware - quality control is questionable at best
Although some people have reported getting some functionality back, no such luck for myself and majority of others.
What I didn't try;
-Flashing MM20b - any method
-Flashing MM20c - any method
in fact, not even checked that they exists (no phone, lg has it!)
Don't think it was about when I was trying to recover (?) - I also highly doubt that flashing these will help you
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Click the show content button to see what was tried and updates on the RMA. Pre-warning, this is my journey starting 12th December and is all condensed to 1 post.
12/12/2015
+1
12 hours ago while sending a text my phone restarted. I logged back in to write the text again, it restarted then bootlooped.
H815EU
unlocked bootloader
TWRP
Root
S/N 506xxx
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Attempted Fixes:
1) Tried using LG bridge
-it says its updating to marshmallow (succeeds)
-then sits at LG boot screen without looping
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2) Flashtool 2014 - Europe OPEN H81510D.kdz
-said that it couldn't connect to server
-clicked ok
-clicked retry
-says S/W update in progress
-stopped due to an error
-This is on my main PC, had issues with Flashtool before, will check on my laptop and feed back
-Fails on 9%
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3) LGUP
-Only see's my device when I enter download mode
-Says my device is unknown so won't do anything with it
-Restarted Computer
-Wants a .tot not .kdz, contrary to the guide posted - out my depth, whats the difference between a kdz and a tot?
-Click on upgrade
-Chose Europe OPEN H81510D.kdz
-Close and reopen LGUP
-Making sure Refurbish is chosen (kdz should still be active file)
-Click Start
-80% Reboots, Reboots, reboots, reboots...
-100% "Click here to continue" on computer
-Reboot
-Bootloop
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4) Longshot
-now I assume that I'm back on lp, moving back to step 2 Flashtool 2014
-Connection to server failed
-ignored
-seconds later it starts flashing
-Bootloop
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5) LGUP
-Same as 3 above, but with MM H81520a_00.kdz
-Complete
-Bootloop
-repeated to go back to Europe OPEN H81510D.kdz
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12/12/2015
-I assume that in the uk the MM update was rolled out for the carrier free G4 and my phone chewed it up and then choked on it
-If someone figures it out let me know, otherwise its time for a new phone :/
-apparently you can use adb while LGUP is connected, might try it at some point, had enough for a couple hours
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Updates
15/12/2015
GiffGff quickly give me a reference to send the phone back to them
@nashant recommended LG customer services (for those of us in the UK). Straight to LG, better option than via Giffgaff I feel.
0344 847 5454
http://www.lg.com/uk/support
Customer support were brilliant DPD out tomorrow to collect my phone. I will update as necessary. Take down your imei before sending it off
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17/12/2015
DPD have collected my mobile. Fingers crossed!
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22/12/2015
At the repair centre since 18/12/15 awaiting repair
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04/01/2016
LG phones helpline is really busy - offering callbacks. I got one, they lost my phone :/
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05/01/2016
Turns out LG are that busy with returned phones at the moment, warranty repairs are being sent to none warranty repair centres - mine is at SV (?) - This is why they couldn't find my phone. Make sure that you take down your imei number before you send it off, seems this is how they track phones internally, not by your reference number. I am assured that SV (?) are going to do a fantastic job and I should get my phone back next Monday.
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11/01/2016
LG haven't had an update from the repair centre... they are chasing it and will get back to me by Weds/Thursday.
Interesting part of the conversation, the person on the phone had said to me
Agent "Do you know its gone to the out of warranty repair centre.."
Me "Yes, I was told that it was so busy that they had to but I would get same quality repair"
I am hoping this isn't because of an unlocked bootloader, especially with the issue being duff hardware. Although this hasn't even been mentioned so far.... Starting to worry now. My house is full of LG electronics but I might not be using them again... !
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14/01/2016
LG have refused the repair
I now have a fairly expensive paperweight and will never buy anything from LG electronics again, that annoyed I might even get rid of the tv and home cinema, seems a good time to upgrade to 4k anyway
Been bouncing back to Giffgaff all day re the consumer rights act in England and the EU directive. They seem to think as a retailer that they have no responsibility.
Which is a UK Consumer champion with extended rights, it discusses the Consumer Rights Act at that link.
"If you discover the fault within the first six months from delivery, it is presumed to have been there from the time of delivery - unless the retailer can prove otherwise."
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I am Hopeful that everything else will be smooth. +rep to @nashant for the recommendation re LG customer services.
dentralp
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Very nice post and that sounds logical. I think that the update would be the issue? I did have updates turned off though. I would like to add that I did also manage to get in hard reset mode or whatever that is called, but it just gave a black screen for a minute, then the LG logo, then the android installation icon thing, then went back to a bootloop.
Edit: I live in Holland, so the update would be rolled out in all of Europe probably?

Model: LG VS986LD
Carrier: Verizon
First three of serial: 506
I have flashed the correct KDZ multiple times and it has processed correctly in both LGUP & Flashtool 2014, but after still bootloops. I have done a factory reset from recovery and issue still occurs. Original Bootloop occur out of no where, no recent (5ish days) changes were made.

Hey, This is a BIG problem.
In my country (Thailand), sales model is H818P Dual-sim.
but Something wrong.
almost H818P with s/n 505xxxxxxxxxxx GOT THIS BOOTLOOP in DAILY!! since October after V10f firmware update.
(other s/n get this too. but very fewer than 505xxxxxxxx and most of all bootloop was used G4 for 3-6 month)
It's not software problem, it's a HARDWARE problem. Can't flash KDZ. still BOOTLOOP
Until today, It's about 2-300 user in Thailand ever get bootloop and almost of them is normal user not advance user. They only update via OTA no flash tool, no root, and no any modify. use as normal daily life. camera, social, call, game, even in sleep time. This booloop can be found anytime.
However, LGE Thailand had release 2 announcements about this in this month. but nothing. They only told user can get free mainboard replacement. FOR WHAT??? We have waruntee for 18 months.
IF LG DOESN'T DO SOMETHING BETTER THAN WAIT FOR BOOTLOOP AND GIVE A REPLACEMENT. MAY BE NEXT PHONE OF LG FANBOY IN THAILANG WILL NOT A "LG" BRAND EVEN LG SERVICE IS A BEST SERVICE IN THAILAND.
Sorry for my ENG.

This is a common occurance with G4. In Korea, MM update was pulled by LG for a while b/c it was causing HARDWARE failure! ONLY FIX was to switch out the board. The Korean forums were full of people complaining of this issue. Most common was surfing the net would cause the phone to reboot, then boot loop. In Korea, you can go to a service center, show them your phone, and the board will be replaced in less than an hour. Other common problems are screen ghosting, screen burn in, touch screen lagging...ect. People seems to have accepted the fact that if a G4 malfunctions, the most likey fix will be switching out the board. Luckly my G4 has been working fine since the day one, but I haven't updated to MM. I never update to a new OS when it first comes out. I've had my bad experiences with bugs and incompatible apps and what not whenever a new OS comes out. I think of them as somewhere between alpha and beta. never mind the code change that blocks some mods.
Sorry, I digress. Other people have reported similar symptoms, even if they didn't update to MM. They also say, the launch day released version of the phone ususally has this problem.

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G4 bootloop: LG officially admits hardware fault, will repair affected devices

Hello, good news!
LG finally admits the problem. Then it will be easier for us to have our devices repaired/replaced! :highfive:
Some of you already shared links on several topics related to bootloop, I think it's better to create a new topic about it, as I wrote an article too for french customers
English: http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-admits-g4-bootloop-problem-hardware-fault-669603/ (official statement)
French: http://www.gamergen.com/actualites/...engage-remplacer-unites-defectueuses-269974-1
For european customers/people who bough it from UE reseller, no worries:
bel57 said:
P.S. furthermore, European Union stipulate under directive 1999/44/CE that it allows users to modify the software, root included. This modification *DOES NOT* void minimum warranty of 2 years on hardware supported by the manufacturer.
Voided warranty by "illegal" software modification has been classed as an unfair term and it's fought by U.E.
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Sources
https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html
http://www.bitdefender.com/security...nty-in-eu-but-opens-new-ways-for-malware.html
Already discussed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998801
EDIT: check out Svartsyn333 feedback
Svartsyn333 said:
Just called them and it's on its way back, should arrive within the next few hours! They told me it got repaired and all is fine. Owner check went through IMEI so no problem with forgetting to add the invoice, too. And no problem with unlocked bootloader and root either! I'm a happy girl now. I will come back here when it arrived and tell if they just repaired it or if I got a new device.
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EDIT2: Ok guys, I *finally* got my G4 back.
LG PROJECT P1 (H815 - LG G4)
IMEI changed
S/N 505x => 602x
Repair: SWAP motherboard, software update (20D)

But would we all be subjected to the warranty? Otherwise it's not different from before.
At this point it seems like they just realized what the problem is after wrongly sending back a few units as 'repaired' even though it's still having issues.

"Customers who purchased their G4 devices from non-carrier retailers should contact an LG Service Center with the understanding that warranty conditions will differ. "
If you purchased your G4 from a third party website/eBay, it's more difficult to get your warranty recognized.. best is buying it via carrier, LG official store and recognized sellers.

Are they also going to apply the fix during the production of newer LG G4s? because if not, it sounds like all lg g4 will experience the bootloop sooner or later and will only repair it after it has happened

Yes, no detailed information about it, but it seems that they already changed the production process weeks ago and they're just late to communicate on the identification of this breakdown.

bel57 said:
"Customers who purchased their G4 devices from non-carrier retailers should contact an LG Service Center with the understanding that warranty conditions will differ. "
If you purchased your G4 from a third party website/eBay, it's more difficult to get your warranty recognized.. best is buying it via carrier, LG official store and recognized sellers.
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"For in warranty repair service, you must include a copy of the proof of purchase inside the product packaging returned to the LG Product Repair Center."

Well, I can't see any problem here. You need the original invoice, that's uuuh.. normal?

I just bought the g4 and sadly discovered that my S/N started with 505. Thanks god i did not unlock the bootloader. But I really want to unlock it to install custom rom. I'm thinking of sending my device to LG even if i didn't have the bootloop yet so i'll be sure not to get it after unlocking the bootloader and then having LG not repairing my phone. What do you think ?

Just use it and stop worrying, your device may not be broken as ours.. and no, you can't leave it to repair if it doesn't have the bootloop thing.

So where are all those people now who always wanted to prove not many people are being affected or it's a common thing to have problems when they first come in the market???? I wanna see their faces... I had to hear lots of things when I started writing about it. People made me believe maybe I am the only one annoying the surreal sound of the community. It makes me so happy to see this day which I was crying out loud to happen for so long.
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I had to hear lots of things when I started writing about it.
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I feel you, bro. I went through all pages of your topic. It's a worldwide issue and it's a shame LG is so late to admit this problem. Well, finally you're right, our posts, our thoughts.. all paid off. Thanks mate.
Often when people are not concerned they tend to underestimate facts.. and this proves too much units are faulty.

bel57 said:
I feel you, bro. I went through all pages of your topic. It's a worldwide issue and it's a shame LG is so late to admit this problem. Well, finally you're right, our posts, our thoughts.. all paid off. Thanks mate.
Often when people are not concerned they tend to underestimate facts.. and this proves too much units are faulty.
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Thanks man.... Hopefully me and all the other suffered will have our devices repaired. Best of luck for all of us.
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spartan268 said:
But would we all be subjected to the warranty? Otherwise it's not different from before.
At this point it seems like they just realized what the problem is after wrongly sending back a few units as 'repaired' even though it's still having issues.
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Yah, what "warrenty will differ" means, needs to be cleared out.
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Wish you all good luck in this initiative. As for me, I'll go to carrier shop tomorrow to get a spare unit. :good:

Good to see this thread. My phone just died this night and since then is constantly hanging at boot screen. No access to recovery and download mode, no recognition by the computer (only a few seconds, then it restarts and gets disconnected) so no kdz flash via flash tool either. Just sent out a repair request to LG. Now fingers crossed it falls under warranty as I unlocked the bootloader. I purchased it in June and this is clearly of one of the first produced series which has the hardware defect, s/n starts with 505.

Don't worry, LG must repair this harware issue, no matter if BL is unlocked or not.
If you want to wipe or recover your data, try the freezer method. It works.

nipun1110 said:
So where are all those people now who always wanted to prove not many people are being affected or it's a common thing to have problems when they first come in the market???? I wanna see their faces... I had to hear lots of things when I started writing about it. People made me believe maybe I am the only one annoying the surreal sound of the community. It makes me so happy to see this day which I was crying out loud to happen for so long.
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A lot of these 'people' don't really care or look into things until it happens to them.
Then all of a sudden there up in arms being your friend about the issue. It really only took a two second google search to see how widespread this is. On reddit there's a constant stream of bootloop posts if that's not enough proof.
Now? It's just crickets from the ones who were so keen on shooting this off as a small 'problem'. foh

bel57 said:
Don't worry, LG must repair this harware issue, no matter if BL is unlocked or not.
If you want to wipe or recover your data, try the freezer method. It works.
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I have a backup on the sd card from just a few days ago. I was aware something is wrong as it started to have charging issues, so I made one to better be safe than sorry.

Good idea :good:
Unfortunately mine freeze too fast, I just had time to retrieve my data then wipe all via recovery.. now it's sent for repair.. :crying:

But I can't do anything before this issue occurs? My s/n also starts with 505...My only chance is to keep fingers crossed?:fingers-crossed:

Yo don't complain as your phone is working great, just enjoy it and keep in mind to backup your data to microSD/computer. There's a small percentage that it will brake one day.
I remember mine overheated few times, and it may have broke a hardware component.
If there's nothing to report on your device, then you don't have to worry.

Does the unlocked Bootloader help unbrick the Pixel C with corrupted hard drive?

So the issue can be referred to :http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-c/help/corrupted-hard-drive-dead-pixel-c-t3290331
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/xoaMSAa8yC8
I bought the Pixel C few days ago. I'm in China , I haven't got it yet. It's till in transit. I have read some people have this issue. It really worries me because I don't get to RAM it since I'm in China. If anything like this happens then I will have a bricked device.
My question is if I unlock the bootloader as soon as I get it. If this issue occurs, am I able to sideload the factory image to unbrick it?
Also , I would like to know if the latest batch(the ones you can get with the developer discount) have the wifi issue or are they of the same batch as the previous ones?

randy6644 said:
So the issue can be referred to :http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-c/help/corrupted-hard-drive-dead-pixel-c-t3290331
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/xoaMSAa8yC8
I bought the Pixel C few days ago. I'm in China , I haven't got it yet. It's till in transit. I have read some people have this issue. It really worries me because I don't get to RAM it since I'm in China. If anything like this happens then I will have a bricked device.
My question is if I unlock the bootloader as soon as I get it. If this issue occurs, am I able to sideload the factory image to unbrick it?
Also , I would like to know if the latest batch(the ones you can get with the developer discount) have the wifi issue or are they of the same batch as the previous ones?
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For every Nexus device I purchase, it's standard practice to unlock it before completely setting everything up. So right after opening it, I'll do a quick setup and use a couple apps to check for things like dead pixels or lightbleed. Then, if everything checks out, I'll unlock the bootloader and flash the latest factory image to make sure I'm getting a fresh start from scratch. I've never seen a reason NOT to unlock the bootloader first. It helps get you out of trouble if something were to go awry on the software side. I've never encountered an issue that flashing a factory image couldn't fix.
While I can't attest to anything regarding the original batches, I can tell you the device I received with the dev discount has been perfect. No issues so far after using it for 2 weeks. I believe it was manufactured in January 2016 if the serial number naming scheme is the same as other Nexus devices.

If you have a dead HDD, nothing can fix it other than replacing it. I'm not sure if that's a software or hardware error, if it's software, reformatting the drive may help, if it's hardware, you're obviously screwed.

charesa39 said:
For every Nexus device I purchase, it's standard practice to unlock it before completely setting everything up. So right after opening it, I'll do a quick setup and use a couple apps to check for things like dead pixels or lightbleed. Then, if everything checks out, I'll unlock the bootloader and flash the latest factory image to make sure I'm getting a fresh start from scratch. I've never seen a reason NOT to unlock the bootloader first. It helps get you out of trouble if something were to go awry on the software side. I've never encountered an issue that flashing a factory image couldn't fix.
While I can't attest to anything regarding the original batches, I can tell you the device I received with the dev discount has been perfect. No issues so far after using it for 2 weeks. I believe it was manufactured in January 2016 if the serial number naming scheme is the same as other Nexus devices.
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I've bought lots of nexii devices ,say, Gnex, nexus 7 , nexus 6 and 6P. I used to do a lot of flashing just like you do, the first thing I did was unlocked the BL and flashed a new ROM, kernel and maybe did some tweaking. But I haven't messed with my 6P cause I don't wanna unlock the BL for security reason. With an unlocked bootloader, just think about it, if you lose your phone, anyone can do whatever they want. with it That's not cool at all. So I'd rather keep it the way it is.
Glad to know that you don't have any issue with your device. I hope it's the same in my case. Thanks for the information.

brando56894 said:
If you have a dead HDD, nothing can fix it other than replacing it. I'm not sure if that's a software or hardware error, if it's software, reformatting the drive may help, if it's hardware, you're obviously screwed.
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I think the problem mentioned should be a software issue. As in those two threads , they are not able to boot up the device simply by factory resetting it. And they failed to flash the factory image to the bricked device since it's locked.

randy6644 said:
I've bought lots of nexii devices ,say, Gnex, nexus 7 , nexus 6 and 6P. I used to do a lot of flashing just like you do, the first thing I did was unlocked the BL and flashed a new ROM, kernel and maybe did some tweaking. But I haven't messed with my 6P cause I don't wanna unlock the BL for security reason. With an unlocked bootloader, just think about it, if you lose your phone, anyone can do whatever they want. with it That's not cool at all. So I'd rather keep it the way it is.
Glad to know that you don't have any issue with your device. I hope it's the same in my case. Thanks for the information.
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While this is definitely true, your average cellphone thief is about as tech savvy as a wet piece of leather hahaha I've had this concern myself but then realized that maybe 2% of Android owners know how to get to the recovery, hell most reps at cell phone stores don't even know how to do it, even the ones that are "techs"!. When I had my S4 rooted and stupidly let it slip that the phone was rooted, next time I came in the rep looked over the phone and called out a tech who looked at the phone for 30 seconds then said "do you know how to get to the recovery on this???". A simple pin/password/pattern lock will thwart about 90% of phone thieves out there from getting access to your data, they're most likely just going to wipe it anyway. They couldn't care less about your data, they can't sell or use that as easily as they can the device itself.
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brando56894 said:
While this is definitely true, your average cellphone thief is about as tech savvy as a wet piece of leather hahaha I've had this concern myself but then realized that maybe 2% of Android owners know how to get to the recovery, hell most reps at cell phone stores don't even know how to do it, even the ones that are "techs"!. When I had my S4 rooted and stupidly let it slip that the phone was rooted, next time I came in the rep looked over the phone and called out a tech who looked at the phone for 30 seconds then said "do you know how to get to the recovery on this???". A simple pin/password/pattern lock will thwart about 90% of phone thieves out there from getting access to your data, they're most likely just going to wipe it anyway. They couldn't care less about your data, they can't sell or use that as easily as they can the device itself.
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Well, usually thieves might just wipe everything. But still, there are risks. There are certain ways to go around the locked screen if you got a unlcoked BL and rooted phone. I've got all my photos( No nude pics ) stored on Google, and also all my contacts, whom wouldn't be happy to share their information with a thief, and some notes, payment apps as well as some important emails. There's too much going on and I don't wanna take risks. Also, if my phone got stolen, I'll have make sure the SOB got a brick ,nothing more. Sure they can tear it apart and sell some parts of it, but they don't get a phone.
I still flash roms and stuff on my oneplux which i got few days ago since my nexus 6 went dead, I do that because it's not my main phone and I don't have a lot of personal information stored there unlike on my 6P. For a tablet, maybe I would do that since I'll put it home usually .

randy6644 said:
Well, usually thieves might just wipe everything. But still, there are risks. There are certain ways to go around the locked screen if you got a unlcoked BL and rooted phone. I've got all my photos( No nude pics ) stored on Google, and also all my contacts, whom wouldn't be happy to share their information with a thief, and some notes, payment apps as well as some important emails. There's too much going on and I don't wanna take risks. Also, if my phone got stolen, I'll have make sure the SOB got a brick ,nothing more. Sure they can tear it apart and sell some parts of it, but they don't get a phone.
I still flash roms and stuff on my oneplux which i got few days ago since my nexus 6 went dead, I do that because it's not my main phone and I don't have a lot of personal information stored there unlike on my 6P. For a tablet, maybe I would do that since I'll put it home usually .
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In that case, Android Device Manager comes into play and allows you to beef up your security.
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Re-Lock LG-G4 warranty issue

Hi together,
I've sold a LG G4 eight weeks before. The phone was unlocked via the official LG developer method and cyanogenmod.13 was installed. The phone works well, but for 2 weeks the camera does not work any more. After resetting, the camera works fine for a few hours. I have reset and reinstall the original lg software via lg update tool but the camera defect is still available. I'm pretty sure that issue is a hardware issue.
To create a warranty issue, the bootloader must be re-locked again.
Do you have any ideal to (re-lock) lock the bootloader again? Otherwise I have to pay to repair a 8 weeks old phone.
Note: I'm new in this forum. Therefore it was not allowed to open a issue within the developer section.
regards,
dreas

You cant re-lock the bootloader. Unlocked is unlocked. Its written everywhere...no way back!

I've successfully send mine for repair after applying 24V to the battery contacts (batter removed) and frying the mainboard. It was the only way to get them to fix it and it worked.

maildaemon said:
I've successfully send mine for repair after applying 24V to the battery contacts (batter removed) and frying the mainboard. It was the only way to get them to fix it and it worked.
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Which service point/country did you use? The IMEI number is well known for LG that this phone was unlocked. Did you use the official unlock process from LG itself?

Just buy a new camera off ebay. They're about $20 and fit it yourself
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tavablub said:
The IMEI number is well known for LG that this phone was unlocked. Did you use the official unlock process from LG itself?
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How would LG know this IMEI is unlocked? Having gone through the web process to download the needed files doesn't mean one has used them (like me).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66285689
Unless the phone itself transmits its unlocked state *after it is actually unlocked*, LG can't claim it is unlocked just because you downloaded the files.

In E.U any software modification are legal by the law, and LG can't cancel the warranty, so if you are in Europe you have no problem.

mkiller88 said:
In E.U any software modification are legal by the law, and LG can't cancel the warranty, so if you are in Europe you have no problem.
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i had no luck in germany.

mkiller88 said:
In E.U any software modification are legal by the law, and LG can't cancel the warranty, so if you are in Europe you have no problem.
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That is not true. I've been in contact with several entities to be able to know if that was true and they always said that the warranty is void. There is always a chance they don't care you have the bootloader unlocked and still fix your phone but you shouldn't count on it. In short, if you are lucky you can get your phone fixed. I'm still waiting for LG's response to whether should they fix the phone if you had the bootloop problem and the bootloader unlocked but if the problem is not that I doubt they will fix it.

What entities would that be?
Problem is that companies don't like regional warranty laws, and will often play misinformed or ignorant of them, so they will inform you about *their* side of the story.
Fact is they *have to* honor them, but won't do so unless they are made to. Which often means the consumer has to take it further, which is time (and maybe money) consuming, so, many of us don't do it. And of course the companies know it and count on it.

EPa said:
What entities would that be?
Problem is that companies don't like regional warranty laws, and will often play misinformed or ignorant of them, so they will inform you about *their* side of the story.
Fact is they *have to* honor them, but won't do so unless they are made to. Which often means the consumer has to take it further, which is time (and maybe money) consuming, so, many of us don't do it. And of course the companies know it and count on it.
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I talked to the seller and lg itself. The thing is the time/money you will spend putting lg in court won't compensate for the phone. If they don't want to fix the phone they won't fix the phone unless you know some laywer that works for free
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Exactly my point. So, several entities were basically LG. No consumer rights organization, no law googling, and yet you started your post with "That is not true".

EPa said:
Exactly my point. So, several entities were basically LG. No consumer rights organization, no law googling, and yet you started your post with "That is not true".
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I'm sorry if I wasn't explicit enough. What I mean is: If LG doesn't fix your product you won't get it fixed unless you lose 10 years of your life worth in trouble. Even if you go to any consumer rights association you won't get your phone fixed before 6 months or so. Can you handle 6 months with no phone? My point being, if you want to keep your warranty don't unlock the bootloader despite the fact we are right we have no power to make the law count.

Agreed.

It's legal to unlock your bootloader in EU, but LG doesn't recognize that and they've answered me to proceed with suing them - they do not care Just go to a local repair shop - any would do, and tell them to apply 24V to the battery contacts - it will fry the mainboard and leave you with the possibility to return it for a repair. The phone acts as if it's in the Qualcomm mode - a know problem with the G4, so they will just replace the board and give you back the new one. Of course they don't know whether your bootloader is unlocked or not. Just don't tell them when bringing the phone to the repair center (duh)

maildaemon said:
It's legal to unlock your bootloader in EU, but LG doesn't recognize that and they've answered me to proceed with suing them - they do not care Just go to a local repair shop - any would do, and tell them to apply 24V to the battery contacts - it will fry the mainboard and leave you with the possibility to return it for a repair. The phone acts as if it's in the Qualcomm mode - a know problem with the G4, so they will just replace the board and give you back the new one. Of course they don't know whether your bootloader is unlocked or not. Just don't tell them when bringing the phone to the repair center (duh)
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That seems to be the best answer to the problem. Fight fire with fire xD

sirsomething said:
I'm sorry if I wasn't explicit enough. What I mean is: If LG doesn't fix your product you won't get it fixed unless you lose 10 years of your life worth in trouble. Even if you go to any consumer rights association you won't get your phone fixed before 6 months or so. Can you handle 6 months with no phone?
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Not it if you know how to argue with them like this guy
As a 'gesture of goodwill' they fixed it
My point being, if you want to keep your warranty don't unlock the bootloader despite the fact we are right we have no power to make the law count.
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agreed even though i live in India and have no chance whatsoever of unlocking any bootloader.

Spillunke said:
i had no luck in germany.
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It seems this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64779773 guy in Germany was luckier than you.. maybe pm him?

After emailing lg they said I could send the phone to be analysed and if it was their problem they would fix it. However there is always the chance they say it was our fault but at least they won't reject it before knowing what the problem is
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Edit: this is for LG Portugal

sirsomething said:
After emailing lg they said I could send the phone to be analysed and if it was their problem they would fix it. However there is always the chance they say it was our fault but at least they won't reject it before knowing what the problem is
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Edit: this is for LG Portugal
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can you post update please of your situation. when you get nay news about your phone.

Mi Max 3 Bootloader Unlocking Taking Too Long

Hello all
Can anyone tell me why Xiaomi keep moving the 'time period' for unlocking the BOOTLOADER on the Mi Max 3 ?
Initially I was told onscreen (PC Mi software) to try again in 360 hours. So I waited for the 360 hours and now it is saying onscreen, unable to unlock , try again in another 4 days time......
The phone is VERIFIED onscreen , my Mi Account is well established and verified.
Has anyone else experienced this ?
Will the BOOTLOADER ever unlock ?
I am becoming less interested in the Xiaomi brand as every day goes by. At least with a Samsung product there is no waiting nor external company control.
I am curious to know if Xiaomi are collecting personal data or info when you connect your device to their PC software to unlock the device.
Seems like Xiaomi like to control what the end user can and can't do with their products.
Thanks for reading :good:

tsam19 said:
Hello all
Can anyone tell me why Xiaomi keep moving the 'time period' for unlocking the BOOTLOADER on the Mi Max 3 ?
Initially I was told onscreen (PC Mi software) to try again in 360 hours. So I waited for the 360 hours and now it is saying onscreen, unable to unlock , try again in another 4 days time......
The phone is VERIFIED onscreen , my Mi Account is well established and verified.
Has anyone else experienced this ?
Will the BOOTLOADER ever unlock ?
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I've just read this message in a different thread here that seems related to your problem. How much have you been using the device while waiting for it go get unlocked?

RE Zacki06
Thanks for the link. As for using the phone i.e making calls or texting. I haven't really used it that way. I've installed a few apps on it. Surfed the web occasionally.
I don't want to use or customise it because when the bootloader gets unlocked it wipes the device like in a fresh format.
It seems like yet another bizzare, controlling twist from the Xiaomi manufacturers if they demand the user to use the device. Before allowing the bootloader to be unlocked.
It also seems suspiscious that Xiaomi are keeping tabs on the owner i.e knowing if they are using the device or not. Personally I don't like being spied on when I invest in buying a product.
I am swaying more and more to stay with a Samsung product if Xiaomi keep dangling a carrot then pulling it away at the last minute.

tsam19 said:
RE Zacki06
Thanks for the link. As for using the phone i.e making calls or texting. I haven't really used it that way. I've installed a few apps on it. Surfed the web occasionally.
I don't want to use or customise it because when the bootloader gets unlocked it wipes the device like in a fresh format.
It seems like yet another bizzare, controlling twist from the Xiaomi manufacturers if they demand the user to use the device. Before allowing the bootloader to be unlocked.
It also seems suspiscious that Xiaomi are keeping tabs on the owner i.e knowing if they are using the device or not. Personally I don't like being spied on when I invest in buying a product.
I am swaying more and more to stay with a Samsung product if Xiaomi keep dangling a carrot then pulling it away at the last minute.
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So as mentioned here this might have to do with the fact that xiaomi wants to prevent chinese vendors to sell their stuff elswere.
But of course I agree that this level of "spying" is absolutely not ok and actually reminds me a bit of windows 10...^^
Thank goodness I'll be switching to the xiaomi.eu rom after unlocking, so this stuff is just for a while.
I mean, it does make some sense from their point of view as a company, but it's still annoying for the average customer.

Chinese vendors or any other seller, will sell any products where ever they can to make money, so it's naive of any big company like Samsung or Xiaomi to think they can sell their products to a selective audience. And prohibit the sales to an unwanted group or country.
Places like eBay are littered with these devices with cheap shipping worldwide.
From a buyers point of view who has trusted and bought a product doesn't expect to be spied upon or had barriers put in place to stop customising a device. It's similar to Apple and they way they control the end user on what they can and can't do with their products.
Tech companies aren't doing themselves any favours by behaving the way they do. It forces customers to look for a better product elsewhere.
Where is the Xiaomi.EU rom found ?
Personally for me if the device cannot be unlocked then I will be getting rid of it asap.
Regards :good:

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Chinese vendors or any other seller, will sell any products where ever they can to make money, so it's naive of any big company like Samsung or Xiaomi to think they can sell their products to a selective audience. And prohibit the sales to an unwanted group or country.
Regards :good:
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The point is to miminise the risk for the seller to unlock and flash own shady firmwares on the phone before selling.

tsam19 said:
Where is the Xiaomi.EU rom found ?
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You can find the stable version of the rom here: Link
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Personally for me if the device cannot be unlocked then I will be getting rid of it asap.
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Well I'm quite certain that it can be unlocked but it's rather surprising to me that it is so difficult But yeah, if I can't unlock mine (that hasn't even been shipped since I ordered it almost a week ago ) then I'll probably also have to think what to do with it.

Zacki06 , yes others have unlocked their Xiaomi bootloader. However the process is not as straight forward as rooting or unlocking a Samsung bootloader.
If your not aware you have to register for an Mi account, verify it. Use that login to be able to use the unlocking PC software and at the same time register and verify your Mi account / phone number on the Xiaomi device you have bought . Boot into fastboot mode and connect to the Mi servers who verify your device and that is when the time duration kicks in. Either 360 hours or 720 hours message will appear.
As in my experience I am having to use the device for yet another 4 days before I may or may not be allowed to have the bootloader to be unlocked.
All I want to do is root the device. No bootloader unlock, no root!
dannejanne , As for sellers selling Xiaomi devices with flakey firmware already on them, that is quite widespread on eBay and similar for sales places. And if these sellers have registered that particular handset with their details registered to that device for them to have had the bootloader unlocked. Then you or anyone who has bought that device. The new owner will / could have problems when trying to use that device or register it. There are lots of instances when the Xiaomi device can become Mi cloud blocked ( just like Apple icloud) . :good:

tsam19 said:
Zacki06 , yes others have unlocked their Xiaomi bootloader. However the process is not as straight forward as rooting or unlocking a Samsung bootloader.
If your not aware you have to register for an Mi account, verify it. Use that login to be able to use the unlocking PC software and at the same time register and verify your Mi account / phone number on the Xiaomi device you have bought . Boot into fastboot mode and connect to the Mi servers who verify your device and that is when the time duration kicks in. Either 360 hours or 720 hours message will appear.
As in my experience I am having to use the device for yet another 4 days before I may or may not be allowed to have the bootloader to be unlocked.
All I want to do is root the device. No bootloader unlock, no root!
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I am fully aware of the process, I asked a ton of questions before buying this phone because I was not sure at first if it was worth the wait. Turns out I still didn't learn everything but I still bought it because it is an amazing phone (screen size, battery, etc.). And I'm not new to android It has just been a while since I flashed a custom rom on a decvice, my Honor 5x is running stock at the moment so I was not familiar with all the recent changes that have happened.
I still hope you will try and keep the phone. And as a personal note, I never had a good hand with samsung phones (no problem with tablets). I can't stand AMOLED screens and my experiance shows, that they also don't like me. So all my phones except for the only samsung phone I had for only a week until it broke had an LCD or another kind of screen, but never an amoled
Cheers

A good result at last
After more messages of wait, wait, wait.
Today, finally, at last the job is done !! :good:
I don't know what information Xiaomi have extracted from my handset in order for their servers to allow 'unlock'.
But for anyone else in the same 'waiting position', there is light at the end of the tunnel! :victory:

tsam19 said:
After more messages of wait, wait, wait.
Today, finally, at last the job is done !! :good:
I don't know what information Xiaomi have extracted from my handset in order for their servers to allow 'unlock'.
But for anyone else in the same 'waiting position', there is light at the end of the tunnel! :victory:
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Good news, congratulations