LG G4 rooting help - G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

i wan't root my device, so i search on the internet and i was following this: https://blog.naver.com/dentzzang/221210626636 (it's korean blog. i'm also korean)
on this guide, i have to downgrade my phone
so i tried use LGUP to downgrade phone
and then, error apears
"invalid command response"
i'm using LGUP 1.14 and dll is 8994 0.0.4.0
i also tried UPPERCUT as administrator, but it was same
how can i downgrade my phone?

Use this alone with LGUP
Your to pick "upgrade" option and select stock lollipop kdz then change to "refurbish".

tmvkrpxl0 said:
i wan't root my device, so i search on the internet and i was following this: https://blog.naver.com/dentzzang/221210626636 (it's korean blog. i'm also korean)
on this guide, i have to downgrade my phone
so i tried use LGUP to downgrade phone
and then, error apears
"invalid command response"
i'm using LGUP 1.14 and dll is 8994 0.0.4.0
i also tried UPPERCUT as administrator, but it was same
how can i downgrade my phone?
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Why not just unlock?
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I want to unlock bootloader, but "adb reboot-bootloader" doesnt work it just reboot in to the system

tmvkrpxl0 said:
I want to unlock bootloader, but "adb reboot-bootloader" doesnt work it just reboot in to the system
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no hyphen between reboot and bootloader :
adb reboot bootloader
Which g4 model? Only the h811 and h815 can be unlocked officially. All others must use UsU (see my sig)
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LG G4 H815P - Need help rooting

After trying several tutorials, i found out that i cannot unlock my bootloader. I thought that my 815p could pass for an 815 but no.
I also looked for specific info on rooting this variant but it seems its not common enough. Can someone direct me?
mechlord said:
After trying several tutorials, i found out that i cannot unlock my bootloader. I thought that my 815p could pass for an 815 but no.
I also looked for specific info on rooting this variant but it seems its not common enough. Can someone direct me?
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use the same method as 815 EU. i'm using 815P from south africa and you can root it so easily with the low effort root. choose the 815 EU/international command
skyelm said:
use the same method as 815 EU. i'm using 815P from south africa and you can root it so easily with the low effort root. choose the 815 EU/international command
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I get what you are saying, but all the guides i saw mentioning the 815 EU do the unlocking bootloader step. When i go to the official lg site after getting the info from fastboot, i get a message along the lines of "your model is not supported".
Can you link me to the guide you used, if possible? How did you unlock your bootloader?
Root not bootloader unlock
mechlord said:
I get what you are saying, but all the guides i saw mentioning the 815 EU do the unlocking bootloader step. When i go to the official lg site after getting the info from fastboot, i get a message along the lines of "your model is not supported".
Can you link me to the guide you used, if possible? How did you unlock your bootloader?
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not unlocking bootloader... your heading says "Need help rooting". you can root the H815P but can not unlock the bootloader. i'll paste the link for the low effort as they came up with it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
only for Lollipop (android V5)
rooting it is exactly as the H815 EU version.
get the Send_Command files
get the rooted system.img
connect your phone
type in the commands to verify connection
type in the dd commands for H815
your done and phone is rooted and can install all Lollipop ROMS
skyelm said:
not unlocking bootloader... your heading says "Need help rooting". you can root the H815P but can not unlock the bootloader. i'll paste the link for the low effort as they came up with it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
only for Lollipop (android V5)
rooting it is exactly as the H815 EU version.
get the Send_Command files
get the rooted system.img
connect your phone
type in the commands to verify connection
type in the dd commands for H815
your done and phone is rooted and can install all Lollipop ROMS
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You're right. I need help rooting, its just every guide i saw on rooting the EU version does the bootloader unlock thing. i didnt know one could root the phone without unlocking the bl. Thanks for the link, i'm working on it now..
mechlord said:
You're right. I need help rooting, its just every guide i saw on rooting the EU version does the bootloader unlock thing. i didnt know one could root the phone without unlocking the bl. Thanks for the link, i'm working on it now..
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great thread.. thank you! Did it work for you?
it did
Guys I was able to root the H815P: First I flashed it with 5.1 (it had android 6), and I flashed it with H815.. not the "p"..
Then I was easily able to root it with that dd command.. smooth!

Help with LG G4 Model Number

Hi,
I am confused regarding my LG G4 model number.
Because Under About Phone -> Hardware Info it shows LG-H815.
But when I connect it to pc & using adb devices, adb lists it as LGLS991e484402e.
Also LS991 0423 is printed on back of the phone near camera & speaker.
But under the battery the sticker with IMEI displays LG-H815 !
What is the model number ?
I need to find it in order to update it.
Are you checking for compatibility with a rom? If so, H815 is the number you're looking for.
OmnipotentPilot said:
Are you checking for compatibility with a rom? If so, H815 is the number you're looking for.
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I want to upgrade / root my LG G4 to marshmallow so i am confused which firmware do I use ? apart from it can I sideload OTA ? my current software version is H81510h
OmnipotentPilot said:
Are you checking for compatibility with a rom? If so, H815 is the number you're looking for.
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& Is it possible to run H811510h on LS991 model ? or is it possible to change LS991 model number with H815 ?
vishvesh098 said:
& Is it possible to run H811510h on LS991 model ? or is it possible to change LS991 model number with H815 ?
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Don't worry about the LS991 number. H815 is the version of your phone, the G4 international.
vishvesh098 said:
I want to upgrade / root my LG G4 to marshmallow so i am confused which firmware do I use ? apart from it can I sideload OTA ? my current software version is H81510h
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How are you planning on updating? Flashing a rom from xda-developers? If you're not sure, I'd recommend something like imperium rom, which is based on stock and has much the same behavior but is rooted with more options. Just make sure to download the one for H815. Of course, you'll need to have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery before you can do this. Do you have custom recovery already?
OmnipotentPilot said:
Don't worry about the LS991 number. H815 is the version of your phone, the G4 international.
How are you planning on updating? Flashing a rom from xda-developers? If you're not sure, I'd recommend something like imperium rom, which is based on stock and has much the same behavior but is rooted with more options. Just make sure to download the one for H815. Of course, you'll need to have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery before you can do this. Do you have custom recovery already?
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Is there any way to install custom recovery without Download mode (& of course without root !) ? Because there is one more problem ! I cant get into download mode. If I use Vol up+ & insert usb cable then I get "Secure boot error 1014" & if i use adb reboot-bootloader or reboot bootloader phone restarts normally. Also fastboot mode is not working. Fastboot devices either do nothing or waiting for device ! USB debugging & OEM unlock is on.
vishvesh098 said:
Is there any way to install custom recovery without Download mode (& of course without root !) ? Because there is one more problem ! I cant get into download mode. If I use Vol up+ & insert usb cable then I get "Secure boot error 1014" & if i use adb reboot-bootloader or reboot bootloader phone restarts normally. Also fastboot mode is not working. Fastboot devices either do nothing or waiting for device ! USB debugging & OEM unlock is on.
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The only method we have for our phones at this point is to use Download mode.... have you done some research on that error? Google or the forum search tool?
OmnipotentPilot said:
The only method we have for our phones at this point is to use Download mode.... have you done some research on that error? Google or the forum search tool?
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Yes I have searched for that & some related errors. But almost all of them says that it is because of locked bootloader & to unlock the bootloader I need to enter fastboot mode (Not working as of now) also I have tried many drivers mentioned in the posts (LG universal, LG WHQL etc), LG Bridge, LG PC suit, LG flash tool, LG mobile support tool etc & Also tried the same things on Windows 7.
I don't really know much about fastboot problems, you'll have to look elsewhere for help. Sounds like that's your next step, though. Look for people who can help you get fastboot/download mode working.
OmnipotentPilot said:
I don't really know much about fastboot problems, you'll have to look elsewhere for help. Sounds like that's your next step, though. Look for people who can help you get fastboot/download mode working.
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Yes I am currently working on fastboot mode.
Hi Vishesh,
Were you able to rectify the problem and and update the phone ? I am facing the same problem with my g4 H815

Just got an LG G4

Hi,
I just bought a t mobile LG G4 from market here in Pakistan. its software version is H811-10n. My sim is working fine in it so it must be unlocked. Now I want to remove the bloatware but in order to do that I need to root the device.
To root the first step is to "enable oem unlock" however when I go to developer options and click on it and then click enable, nothing happens. A tick never appear in the box next to "Enable OEM unlock"
Can somebody tell me what am I doing wrong.
jeje, there is a lot of info, is not as easy as activating oem unlock, just make some research. it is a sticky thread
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
smhussain said:
Hi,
I just bought a t mobile LG G4 from market here in Pakistan. its software version is H811-10n. My sim is working fine in it so it must be unlocked. Now I want to remove the bloatware but in order to do that I need to root the device.
To root the first step is to "enable oem unlock" however when I go to developer options and click on it and then click enable, nothing happens. A tick never appear in the box next to "Enable OEM unlock"
Can somebody tell me what am I doing wrong.
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to roo it theres 2 ways. one with locked bootloader. that you need to be on lollipop. i suggest lollipop 10n .kdz
on h811 we have antirollback means once you are in specific version you cant downgrade or you brick phone.
so if you want to have it unlocked bootloader. and want to stay in lollipop and marshmallow you can use either one lollipop 10n and MM 20i.. they both version antirollback v2 so you can switch between MM or LP.
for root and twrp bootloader unlock . fisrt you must flash KDZ 20i. from there you unclok bootloader. the root and install twrp.. and i think you can use lollipop 10n and rooted never done this though... or if you dont care about lollipop use the latest MM 20p. kdz thats V3 once you there you cant go back to 20i or lower only to 20o.
darkriff said:
jeje, there is a lot of info, is not as easy as activating oem unlock, just make some research. it is a sticky thread
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
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Not applicable to my 10n firmware.
raptorddd said:
to roo it theres 2 ways. one with locked bootloader. that you need to be on lollipop. i suggest lollipop 10n .kdz
on h811 we have antirollback means once you are in specific version you cant downgrade or you brick phone.
so if you want to have it unlocked bootloader. and want to stay in lollipop and marshmallow you can use either one lollipop 10n and MM 20i.. they both version antirollback v2 so you can switch between MM or LP.
for root and twrp bootloader unlock . fisrt you must flash KDZ 20i. from there you unclok bootloader. the root and install twrp.. and i think you can use lollipop 10n and rooted never done this though... or if you dont care about lollipop use the latest MM 20p. kdz thats V3 once you there you cant go back to 20i or lower only to 20o.
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The problem is that all unlocking tutorials ask me to "enable oem unlock" but when I cannot do that. I would appreciate if you can give me a direct link to tutorial that will work for my phone .
smhussain said:
The problem is that all unlocking tutorials ask me to "enable oem unlock" but when I cannot do that. I would appreciate if you can give me a direct link to tutorial that will work for my phone .
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for 20i heres link.
for 20p its same precedure but seatch for20p. KDz
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/development/stock-h811-20i-images-kdz-flashable-t3308227

[HELP]LG G4 H815L id fail in Send_command

Hi all!
i've tried to root my H815L Device with the help of this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765/
but a soon as i get to step 6 the cmd tells me that the id is FAIL
Code:
D:\Phone\LG_Root>Send_Command.exe \\.\COM7
Author : blog.lvu.kr
SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE
#id
FAIL
#^C
D:\Phone\LG_Root>Send_Command.exe \\.\COM7
Author : blog.lvu.kr
SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE
#id
FAIL
#^C
D:\Phone\LG_Root>Send_Command.exe \\.\COM7
Author : blog.lvu.kr
SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE
#id
FAIL
couldn't find any fix for that anywhere...
did this happen to anyone else?
*all of the drivers are installed properly
have you started the flash process with LGUP until 9% ? Are you on Lollipop, as on MM this rooting method does not work ?
ObiDanKenobi said:
have you started the flash process with LGUP until 9% ? Are you on Lollipop, as on MM this rooting method does not work ?
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I'm on marshmallow 6.0
Dont know what is LGUP =/
Lgup is a program to write kdz file into lg g4. On MM you cannot simply access the phone with Send_Command.exe, you have to use lgup, that will open a port, the pull the cable and stop the lgup program. After that send_command.exe will work.
But you will not be able to root, as without unlock bootloader there is no root on MM.
ObiDanKenobi said:
Lgup is a program to write kdz file into lg g4. On MM you cannot simply access the phone with Send_Command.exe, you have to use lgup, that will open a port, the pull the cable and stop the lgup program. After that send_command.exe will work.
But you will not be able to root, as without unlock bootloader there is no root on MM.
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can you please explain a little bit more? i didn't quite understand =\
Long story short: you cannot root marshmallow, if you are not unlocked. Is your bootloader unlocked?
ObiDanKenobi said:
Long story short: you cannot root marshmallow, if you are not unlocked. Is your bootloader unlocked?
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no... can't unlock it... LG site sais the phone data is incorrect tough i've triple-checked it...
Did you manage to get this to work? I'm having the same problem.
Hey,
I managed to flash back to Lollypop, then you can run send_command.exe and flash back up to anything rooted/root Lollipop.
guysoft said:
Hey,
I managed to flash back to Lollypop, then you can run send_command.exe and flash back up to anything rooted/root Lollipop.
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how did you flash back to lollipop
FRUMENCE said:
how did you flash back to lollipop
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There is a tool by LG that lets you flash approved firmwares only. LGFlashTool2014.exe or something like that.
The luck was that I have an old KDZ I found around on the internet, which has lollypop and allowed me to flash an older version.
The name of the firmware was "H815L 10F.kdz"
sorry for late reply

[F500L] LG G4 Bootloader or Fastboot not opening, I want to Unlock Bootloader

I am having LG G4, I don't know what's the actual model of my phone.
In the about setting of the phone, it is showing model H815, In LG Bridge it is showing LGF500L, On the phone box there is no model written and after removing the battery it is showing H811 model. Can somebody tell me which is the correct model of my phone?
Now I flashed the LGF500L tot using LG flash tool and updated my phone to nougat using LG Bridge. Now In about phone, the model has been changed from H815 to F500L
I want to unlock the bootloader and want to install the TWRP for custom ROM. The problem is I can't boot/reboot into bootloader/fastboot mode.
I have tried the hardware key combination and "adb reboot bootloader" but didn't get success, Every time the phone just restarts.
Is there any solution?
Also, the root permission has gone after updations.
So, in short I have 2 Questions/problems, please help me if you know any answer. I will be highly thankful to you
Ques 1: What is the actual model of my phone? (Edit: Solved, see reply #4)
Ques 2: How to open bootloader or fastboot mode so that I can unlock it?
lg g4 exact model
m4mohit said:
I am having LG G4, I don't know what's the actual model of my phone.
In the about setting of the phone, it is showing model H815, In LG Bridge it is showing LGF500L, On the phone box there is no model written and after removing the battery it is showing H811 model. Can somebody tell me which is the correct model of my phone?
Now I flashed the LGF500L tot using LG flash tool and updated my phone to nougat using LG Bridge. Now In about phone, the model has been changed from H815 to F500L
I want to unlock the bootloader and want to install the TWRP for custom ROM. The problem is I can't boot/reboot into bootloader/fastboot mode.
I have tried the hardware key combination and "adb reboot bootloader" but didn't get success, Every time the phone just restarts.
Is there any solution?
Also, the root permission has gone after updations.
Whenever I tried to flash H811 kdz it failed. Is there any way to flash H811 kdz in my phone running on F500L (nougat)?
So, in short I have 3 Questions/problems, please help me if you know any answer. I will be highly thankful to you
Ques 1: What is the actual model of my phone?
Ques 2: How to open bootloader or fastboot mode?
Ques 3: How to Change software from f500l to H811?
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if u wants to see exact model then its present on motherboard.
m4mohit said:
I am having LG G4, I don't know what's the actual model of my phone.
In the about setting of the phone, it is showing model H815, In LG Bridge it is showing LGF500L, On the phone box there is no model written and after removing the battery it is showing H811 model. Can somebody tell me which is the correct model of my phone?
Now I flashed the LGF500L tot using LG flash tool and updated my phone to nougat using LG Bridge. Now In about phone, the model has been changed from H815 to F500L
I want to unlock the bootloader and want to install the TWRP for custom ROM. The problem is I can't boot/reboot into bootloader/fastboot mode.
I have tried the hardware key combination and "adb reboot bootloader" but didn't get success, Every time the phone just restarts.
Is there any solution?
Also, the root permission has gone after updations.
Whenever I tried to flash H811 kdz it failed. Is there any way to flash H811 kdz in my phone running on F500L (nougat)?
So, in short I have 3 Questions/problems, please help me if you know any answer. I will be highly thankful to you
Ques 1: What is the actual model of my phone?
Ques 2: How to open bootloader or fastboot mode?
Ques 3: How to Change software from f500l to H811?
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open phone and see model at motherboard plaque as guy above shows then go from there.
patilkalpesh said:
if u wants to see exact model then its present on motherboard.
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Thanks, @patilkalpesh for the screenshot.
F500L is written on my phone motherboard.
See attached image.
Currently, I am using F500L30b (nougat) version.
I can't boot into bootloader, the phone just restarts if I try to boot into bootloader (fastboot) mode. Please please solve this problem so that I can unlock the BL.
m4mohit said:
Thanks, @patilkalpesh for the screenshot.
F500L is written on my phone motherboard.
See attached image.
Currently, I am using F500L30b (nougat) version.
I can't boot into bootloader, the phone just restarts if I try to boot into bootloader (fastboot) mode. Please please solve this problem so that I can unlock the BL.
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F500 cannot be unlocked officially.
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steadfasterX said:
F500 cannot be unlocked officially.
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Thanks @steadfasterX for the reply.
Is there any unofficial way to unlock the bootloader?
m4mohit said:
Thanks @steadfasterX for the reply.
Is there any unofficial way to unlock the bootloader?
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Your only chance atm:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/bl-unlock-unlock-bootloader-proof-t3648288
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steadfasterX said:
Your only chance atm:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/bl-unlock-unlock-bootloader-proof-t3648288
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Will it work for F500L (nougat)?
anyone tried?
m4mohit said:
Will it work for F500L (nougat)?
anyone tried?
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You would be the first F500 one
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steadfasterX said:
You would be the first F500 one
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Then I will try this method but not today (After reading WARNING on that thread, I am little bit afraid)
@steadfasterX
Can you tell me, why all USSD codes are not working?
for example: If I type *#06# then nothing happen or if I try any other ussd code then also nothing happen.
Is there any solution for it?
m4mohit said:
Then I will try this method but not today (After reading WARNING on that thread, I am little bit afraid)
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Yes dude being afraid makes totally sense and is for a good reason.
The risk is high, you can loose a lot or win a lot. Up to you..
m4mohit said:
@steadfasterX
Can you tell me, why all USSD codes are not working?
for example: If I type *#06# then nothing happen or if I try any other ussd code then also nothing happen.
Is there any solution for it?
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Those codes are ROM dependent and you're using a brand new version (nougat for your device is just a few weeks old)
Maybe try
*#*#06#*#*
##06##
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steadfasterX said:
Those codes are ROM dependent and you're using a brand new version (nougat for your device is just a few weeks old)
Maybe try
*#*#06#*#*
##06##
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Not Working.... Leave the USSD code it's not a issue for me.
If I can't unlock BL, tell me is there any way to Root the Phone???
m4mohit said:
Not Working.... Leave the USSD code it's not a issue for me.
If I can't unlock BL, tell me is there any way to Root the Phone???
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Yes but only on LL.
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steadfasterX said:
Yes but only on LL.
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@steadfasterX I tried to flash the v11d TOT using LGUP but getting error " error code = 0x2000
Do u know any way to downgrade from 7.0 to 5.1 ??
OR how I can rollback to LP ?
m4mohit said:
@steadfasterX I tried to flash the v11d TOT using LGUP but getting error " error code = 0x2000
Do u know any way to downgrade from 7.0 to 5.1 ??
OR how I can rollback to LP ?
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Can you check your anti rollback please? I don't know if the f500 has it implemented but that could be the reason.
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steadfasterX said:
Can you check your anti rollback please? I don't know if the f500 has it implemented but that could be the reason.
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My Anti-rollback Version is 0
m4mohit said:
My Anti-rollback Version is 0
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thats very good (and so not the issue)
try to use an USB 2.0 port if u currently using a 3.0 one.. sounds still strange to me but I saw that error related to the usb port somewhere.
Besides that it could be likely a wrong msm DLL issue or you're just following the wrong guide.
I think this one should work for you too:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848
otherwise do a search on this error like here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/thread/3107848?query=0x2000
I would recommend better asking in the above thread for further help is better than going on in this thread here (has nothing to do with your original question btw... )
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