I was cleaning up my phone with Root Explorer and was trying to get rid of the clutter that was in the App section. Now my phone is stuck in a constant loop of restarts. The only way to power it off is pull the battery. Any ideas on how to fix this? Please let me know what information you need.
you need to boot into Download mode, open up ODIN and flash back to stock. you made a big mistake deleting that
How do I boot into download mode? Is that like Android system recovery?
Adb reboot download
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No its diffrent, have your phone off, connect it to your computer, pressdown volume down and power, as soon as you see a black screen let go of the power button not the volume down. Or when your phone restarts if you can see the t-mobile screen showing its powering down do this,connect the usb as soon as you the tmobile logo then after the battery charing screen shows up press volume up and down and power. Once you see the black screen let go. It may take a few tries but it works.
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I would search this forum for a how to on using Odin and download necessary files to flash your phone.
Good luck.
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I'm running Odin right now following the proper link. It's just sitting at file analysis. Any idea how long it takes to work?
apathy311 said:
I'm running Odin right now following the proper link. It's just sitting at file analysis. Any idea how long it takes to work?
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If you are stuck there then its not working. What operating system are you using? And is it 32bit or 64Bit
I am running Windows 7 64-bit.
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I am running Windows 7 64-bit.
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People have reported problems with 64bit systems. Apparently, Odin is a POS. I use an old 32bit XP laptop for this stuff, works as good as Odin ever does.
Well now my phone is stuck at the "Phone + ! + PC" screen. I've pulled the battery, held every button combination possible, plugged and unplugged my phone while doing so and nothing works. I'm thinking I'm going to have to bring it to a T-Mobile store and exchange it.
Yet another person that borks their phone and has someone else pay for it .... sigh
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apathy311 said:
Well now my phone is stuck at the "Phone + ! + PC" screen. I've pulled the battery, held every button combination possible, plugged and unplugged my phone while doing so and nothing works. I'm thinking I'm going to have to bring it to a T-Mobile store and exchange it.
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They will probably tell you your warranty is now void, especially if you mention you deleted the settings.apk. Even if you don't, someone at the store will likely know you did something you shouldn't of and will want to send it out.
You should be able to get into downloader/bootloader mode and reflash the stock rom using the instructions on the last page still though. I find it weird that you can't, but I'm not going to try that out on my phone just to test it.
LESSON TO ALL: If you do not know what you are doing, do not go around deleting system .apk files. Deleting the settings.apk file is like deleted the windows folder on a windows machine.
You shouldn't take it back to the store. You should really just get on a 32bit system and flash a stock ROM in Odin.
Have you verified that you're getting into download mode correctly?
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Well now my phone is stuck at the "Phone + ! + PC" screen. I've pulled the battery, held every button combination possible, plugged and unplugged my phone while doing so and nothing works. I'm thinking I'm going to have to bring it to a T-Mobile store and exchange it.
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that is very easy to fix, just unplug the usb and re plug and hold the two volume buttons and then power and when it turns black leet go of power. This SHOULD work because i had that message too and this fixed it.,
i have heard that you must disable something on your computer first by restarting it and pressing f8 to disable some driver setting and it should get odin to work
or try puching settings apk with adb? but im guessint this guy cant use adb
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I was just rooting my vibrant and when I turned it off and held down the volume rockers, it didnt go into recovery, it came to a screen that has an android shoveling saying Downloading... Do not turn off Target!!
What do I do?
Search.
That's download mode. It's for flashing using Odin. You're perfectly safe pulling your battery and rebooting since you're not actually flashing anything.
You can also press the + volume button and power for a few seconds instead of pulling the battery.
phew, i came across the same problem, and it freaked me out...
thanks for the reassurance
Ernie
after a quick google search I found this... thanks. Its my moms phone she would have kicked my ass!
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after a quick google search I found this... thanks. Its my moms phone she would have kicked my ass!
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Haha same issue here, except it's my new phone xD
Resolved thanks to you nice members!
Thanks everybody.
you have saved my days. I was stucked with the same problem
Unplug the USB
When this happened to me, I powered off with Vol+ and the power button.
I unplugged from USB and powered on again with Vol+ and Vol- and power button, then I got to the recovery prompt.
Maybe USB cable in triggers download mode?
thx guys =D i was about to cry, my new galaxy s II just pulled the same trick on me =O
This is why in just about every phone forum on this site has a sticky that says very cleary to READ FIRST. When doing stuff like this to your phone or somebody else's phone for them it is important to know what you're doing. You can brick your phone very very easily if you don't know what you're doing. So do some more research,because you didn't even know what download mode was, which if you plan on trying out a bunch of different roms you'll be using it a lot.
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This is why in just about every phone forum on this site has a sticky that says very cleary to READ FIRST. When doing stuff like this to your phone or somebody else's phone for them it is important to know what you're doing. You can brick your phone very very easily if you don't know what you're doing. So do some more research,because you didn't even know what download mode was, which if you plan on trying out a bunch of different roms you'll be using it a lot.
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hello guys mine did same thing. but once i boot it just says Vibrant and doesnt' boot up or go into recovery.
then odin back to stock with this process
power off phone
pull out battery
turn on odin
attach phone to pc with usb cable
now while holding down both volume buttons put battery back in.
now you should be in download mode and go back to stock with odin from here!
make sure u put the proper .pit and .pda file in there proper places on odin and ur set to go.
Enjoy and also make sure u have the proper samsung drivers
I am having hard time finding odin or the drivers. Every where I go they won't load. Can I get files or thread where I can find working ones. I am new at this and never used odin before
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Go to the development section (if your on a computer) and right at the top you'll see AIO toolbox.. download that and donate to the Guy( he made everything ALOT easier) once you download it everything because explains unself I hope this helps
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Thanks will try as soon as I get home. My brother (vibrant owner) been without a phone for 3 days
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ill be a lil more clearer
power off phone
pull out battery
GRAB THIS STUFF : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1047087
turn on odin
attach phone to pc with usb cable
now while holding down both volume buttons put battery back in.
now you should be in download mode and go back to stock with odin from here!
make sure u put the proper .pit and .pda file in there proper places on odin and ur set to go.
Enjoy and also make sure u have the proper samsung drivers
I think those of us who use technology are used to problems and enjoy solving them. I did the same thing early as I was learning all about my phone; one thing I've noticed is doing research will only help you in the long run.
thx guys =D i was about to cry, my new galaxy s just pulled the same trick on me =O
pulled battery all wasw good on restart
Hello,
I have almost the same problem.
I have a SGS 2 and it was on "Downloading... Do not turn off" (not flashing anything by that moment) then i unplugged clable and turn it off.
Now i tried every method you all posted here and nothing... Just stays black...
Any sugestion ? I would apreciatte
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I was just rooting my vibrant and when I turned it off and held down the volume rockers, it didnt go into recovery, it came to a screen that has an android shoveling saying Downloading... Do not turn off Target!!
What do I do?
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Download mode is very powerful and dangerous. To use this mode you need to be plugged into a computer with drivers installed and an application called odin running. You can just pull the battery out of your phone and turn it back on. You'll be fine.
i rooted my phone today which worked out fine, i went on to install a custom rom which is my first time i read several guides,etc before trying to install Darkys rom which i wasent sure if it was compatable anyway after trying to flash it using odin through download mode it i closed my odin beacause it was not working my phone was still in download mode so i turned it off by holding the power button and when i tried to reboot it nothing comes up at all is it dead or is there something i can do any help apperciated i have a Uk version of the phone , thanks
Remove the battery for about 1-2mins then power it on again.
You weren't sure if something was compatible, yet you flashed it anyway? Sounds like a bad move.
Try holding the power button down by itself for ~10 seconds. If nothing, then try EarlZ's suggestion. If still nothing, then plug it into a power source for a few minutes, then repeat the process.
What do you mean that Odin "wasn't working"? More information required.
Yeah i feel like kind of a fool now but i left the battery out for a while a but still nothing, but it seems to get quite hot ill plug it into a powersource for a little and see what happens and when i pressed the start button in odin nothing happened at all ,the phone was connected
still nothing but it is getting somewhat hot which is a bit of hope that it isnt completly dead it is hot at the top of the phone (not where the battery is)
Did you put the phone in debug mode before trying to flash.
What happens if you press "power+voldown+home. Can you get in to debug mode? If not you gona have to need the jig.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156348 There is also a link there to make it yourself.
Regarding odin..when you exit odin does the process end-ie does task manager show its no longer running?
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Regarding odin..when you exit odin does the process end-ie does task manager show its no longer running?
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it was last night so i cant check that anymore
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Did you put the phone in debug mode before trying to flash.
What happens if you press "power+voldown+home. Can you get in to debug mode? If not you gona have to need the jig.
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yes it was on debug mode and i cant get into download mode i guess ill be getting to jig which i install another rom with it?
you can't get into download mode anymore?
Buy or make a jig
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is the phone getting somewhat hot while it is in this state a good or bad thing?
hello,
attempting to root my stock gingerbread i think i forgot to choose the pit file. well now i can barely get into the stock recovery program and when i choose factory reset it does it but when rebooting i still get this icon. so i cant get into download mode at all. ive left the battery out for a while as well. how can i get back into download mode? thanks.
Odin did not complete properly so you have no system to reset. Hook your phone up to the computer with the battery and sd card out. Press and hold the "1" key on the physical keyboard then add pressing and holding the power button. Odin away. Pop the battery in when it tries to reboot.
when starting off rooting ive had this problem many times. It usually has to do with screwing up odin. The first thing i want you to do then, is learn how to use heimdall, you have a much better chance of soft bricking your phone. I use it myself and never have had a problem.
To recover your phone there are a couple of solutions. There used to be a thread about this rest button near the camera lens. It is just below it to the left. This should get you into download mode. you will want to press it while your phone is off and battery is in. You will need a paper clip to do this.
Also you are going to want to leave your microsd card, so that it is not affecting the process in any way. Also double check that your phone drivers are correct.
Lastly sometime just waiting with the sdcard and battery out will help, as there is some sort of cache or somethign that must be cleared. I dont know if this true its just what I heard.
Also I dont know why I do this, but sometimes if you hold a key down before inserting the battery for about 30 sec, 1 key is usually the best cause you need it for download mode, and then inserting the battery and hit power, it might get you out of the soft brick.
I hope I help, its been a while since i've seen it, thank god.
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ok i reinstalled the phone drivers and was able to successfully odin the device to completion. it gets even better now. i only see lights on the bottom of the device now when trying to power on. wow. not my weekend. i have the battery pulled and im going to wait a while.
It will not reboot without the battery in.
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i meant i had the battery in and it wouldnt properly turn on so i pulled it again. Sory about the confusion
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i meant i had the battery in and it wouldnt properly turn on so i pulled it again. Sory about the confusion
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No prob. We all are just trying to help. Maybe it was a bad download on the Odin file. I would suggest repartition with the PIT file included.
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phew. i was able to use an older version of odin and flash back to EC05. Thanks guys!
Hello, about a weekago I've installed dorimanx kernel for my D802 and today I realized that it made my 3g connection unstable
I decided to flash back to the stock kernel which I backed up before flashing dorimanx, but something went wrong. I really don't know what.
The phone won't turn on, it keeps showing LG logo and showing Secure booting error. Cause: boot certification verify. (1001)
I tried pretty much everything in the past 6 hours and i'm losing my mind.
LG PC suite or any LG pc software won't recognize the phone when plugged with USB, and everytime I plug in the phone to my PC windows opens 15 boxes of "new hard drive detected, format needed to use" (here's a picture)
Also tried following this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142, but no luck. It seems like my dev folder is missing alot of sub-folders for some reason.
Anyway I'm really lost. Can you guys please help me to solve this? I would really appreciate it.
Thanks.
To be sure, have you already tried to get into TWRP through the factory reset key combination?
I tried almost every combination possible. the phone simply resets itself to the same situation, screen is on but black and nothing else happens
After holding power+down buttons the LG logo comes up and disappears in a snap, like something is wrong.
Nightbeat said:
I tried almost every combination possible. the phone simply resets itself to the same situation, screen is on but black and nothing else happens
After holding power+down buttons the LG logo comes up and disappears in a snap, like something is wrong.
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Your device is unplugged while you do this right? It has to be completely turned off before doing the combination, and while plugged in, it just doesn't turn off completely.
Yes, it is unplugged while I do it
You'll need to hold the volume down + power key as you turn the phone on, then re-press them when the LG logo shows up to get to the factory reset page. Just verifying the simplest solution before I go in depth with this.
If your phone still won't get into TWRP, try this: plug the phone in to your computer, and open device manager (right click computer > manage) and under portable devices, locate your phone. Once you find it, right click it, click uninstall, and once that's done, unplug your G2 and reboot the PC. Once it boots up, plug your G2 back in and let it reinstall the drivers and try to do the guide again. Best of luck!
EDIT: I just realized the guide you are looking at requires Ubuntu. Are you aware of this?
double edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Let me know if you've tried this guide yet.
I believe you're using vistual machine for ubuntu.
Well, if you keep getting 15 messages about formating drives (in windows) when you plug your phone to ubuntu you will not get your patitions in ubuntu.
So you should close the messages asking you to format drives, then open vmware in full screen mode, then plug your phone to computer and follow the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142. I'm sure in this case you will get your phone partitions showing is dev/sdb.
Even if you don't get those partitions keep trying several times untill you succeed.
Good luck.
Thank you!
Apparently I was using the key combination wrong.
And yes I was using ubuntu on a VM.
Nightbeat said:
Thank you!
Apparently I was using the key combination wrong.
And yes I was using ubuntu on a VM.
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Had a feeling! Glad you fixed it!
HI
So i was trying to restore my LG G2 D803 phone and I accidentally unplugged it when I was doing the LG Tools process, I turned off my phone so I can reset it but now it doesn't work anymore. So now my phone can't use Firmware Update, and every time I tried to escape it, by hold the power button or anything, it goes back to Firmware Update where its now at 0%. What do I do now?
EDIT: I think the problem i'm facing right now. Is that it keeps going into a glitch download mode when I turn my phone on, and I can't access download mode properly or factory reset, due to going back to the glitched download mode. I tried to flash it properly, letting it drain battery on itself, and turning it off FULLY & turning it back on, where all these methods would just lead back to the glitched download mode.
JustinY050 said:
HI
So i was trying to restore my LG G2 D803 phone and I accidentally unplugged it when I was doing the LG Tools process, I turned off my phone so I can reset it but now it doesn't work anymore. So now my phone can't use Firmware Update, and every time I tried to escape it, by hold the power button or anything, it goes back to Firmware Update where its now at 0%. What do I do now?
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You can try flashing a kdz for your model in download mode with lg 2014 flash tool. See links below, there might be YouTube tutorials, not sure.
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-d803-firmwares/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
crophs said:
You can try flashing a kdz for your model in download mode with lg 2014 flash tool. See links below, there might be YouTube tutorials, not sure.
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-d803-firmwares/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
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Yea I tried using the Flash tool Way but it doesn't work, I think the problem is that the LG is stuck in download mode so I can't do any Flash tool stuff or anything, and I can't restart my phone because it would just go back.
JustinY050 said:
Yea I tried using the Flash tool Way but it doesn't work, I think the problem is that the LG is stuck in download mode so I can't do any Flash tool stuff or anything, and I can't restart my phone because it would just go back.
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Can you elaborate more when you say it doesn't work?
After you hit flash on the software, don't do anything for like 25mins. It may show you error messages on computer, that it failed or whatever, pop up windows, don't click on anything just let it stay like that. The progress bar can also be stuck on the phone, not a problem. Give it that 25 mins.
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Can you elaborate more when you say it doesn't work?
After you hit flash on the software, don't do anything for like 25mins. It may show you error messages on computer, that it failed or whatever, pop up windows, don't click on anything just let it stay like that. The progress bar can also be stuck on the phone, not a problem. Give it that 25 mins.
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It didn't show any progress on the phone, and also said an error on not working. And there would be no change in the download screen, like it would say that nothing is downloading from the USB port it is in and etc.
But I try to wait for 25 mins and see.
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Can you elaborate more when you say it doesn't work?
After you hit flash on the software, don't do anything for like 25mins. It may show you error messages on computer, that it failed or whatever, pop up windows, don't click on anything just let it stay like that. The progress bar can also be stuck on the phone, not a problem. Give it that 25 mins.
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Nope it didn't work. I did it for at least 30 mins and nothing happened, still the same screen on both on my phone and computer.
Can you post a video ?
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Of the 25 mins or my problem?
I cant do it for now, but I think the problem is that my phone is in a loop of download mode, i mean that everytime I turn off my phone and turn it back on, it goes back to download mode without me pressing the buttons.
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Of the 25 mins or my problem?
I cant do it for now, but I think the problem is that my phone is in a loop of download mode, i mean that everytime I turn off my phone and turn it back on, it goes back to download mode without me pressing the buttons.
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You must turn it off completely before booting in download mode. Keep pressing and holding volume down+power for a minute, it should completely turn off after one or two LG logo. If it doesn't then you can unplug battery. After that you don't boot with power button, then you boot with download mode method.
Video from complete shutdown - putting USB in computer while pressing volume up button and starting download mode - software recognizing your device - checking all the correct options in software - hitting flash button - state of phone after flash started.
crophs said:
You must turn it off completely before booting in download mode. Keep pressing and holding volume down+power for a minute, it should completely turn off after one or two LG logo. If it doesn't then you can unplug battery. After that you don't boot with power button, then you boot with download mode method.
Video from complete shutdown - putting USB in computer while pressing volume up button and starting download mode - software recognizing your device - checking all the correct options in software - hitting flash button - state of phone after flash started.
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No, like it automatically goes to download mode wihtout me pressing the buttons, and if i do it the normal button pressing way with the power and volume up, then idk if its the glitch version. But the problem im trying to solve is fixing it so it stops going automatically to the glitched download mode when i turn it on
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No, like it automatically goes to download mode wihtout me pressing the buttons, and if i do it the normal button pressing way with the power and volume up, then idk if its the glitch version. But the problem im trying to solve is fixing it so it stops going automatically to the glitched download mode when i turn it on
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unlpug battery, see youtube how to put it in download properly and flash
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unlpug battery, see youtube how to put it in download properly and flash
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Like take the battery out?
JustinY050 said:
Like take the battery out?
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Whatever that means to you. Not sure how old you're, but try not to be a thick skull with someone trying help you for free, bye
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Whatever that means to you. Not sure how old you're, but try not to be a thick skull with someone trying help you for free, bye
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K firstly, Im not trying to be rude or anything, I just need help fixing my phone. If I somehow offended you in any reason why, im sorry. And I literally don't know much about phones, but I was trying to make sense on your instructions and making sure Im not going to mess it up. If you dont want to help anymore, its fine, im grateful that you tried to help
Also I know how to flash it properly and put it in download mode properly, its just that its always going to a glitched download mode so I can't download anything, or put it in factory mode.
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K firstly, Im not trying to be rude or anything, I just need help fixing my phone. If I somehow offended you in any reason why, im sorry. And I literally don't know much about phones, but I was trying to make sense on your instructions and making sure Im not going to mess it up. If you dont want to help anymore, its fine, im grateful that you tried to help
Also I know how to flash it properly and put it in download mode properly, its just that its always going to a glitched download mode so I can't download anything, or put it in factory mode.
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No you shouldn't, rather I am sorry, made a bad judgement call. I left room for confusion in my post. Should've said unplug and plug back the battery. Perhaps you thought if i meant to leave it unplugged.
As your main problem was to stop it from bootlooping into a glitched download, it can be done with holding power and volume down for a minute or two.
But since that didn't work for you i suspected button/hardware failure and so recommended to reconnect the battery.
Another way can be, to let it be as is, so that the battery drains itself and after that charging it with a wall adapter. And see if it stops booting into download itself, or displays a charging only screen.
Anyhow, I hope you find a way out. Feel free to ask anything again.
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No you shouldn't, rather I am sorry, made a bad judgement call. I left room for confusion in my post. Should've said unplug and plug back the battery. Perhaps you thought if i meant to leave it unplugged.
As your main problem was to stop it from bootlooping into a glitched download, it can be done with holding power and volume down for a minute or two.
But since that didn't work for you i suspected button/hardware failure and so recommended to reconnect the battery.
Another way can be, to let it be as is, so that the battery drains itself and after that charging it with a wall adapter. And see if it stops booting into download itself, or displays a charging only screen.
Anyhow, I hope you find a way out. Feel free to ask anything again.
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Nah its ok, that happens to me too sometimes.
So I was going to try to unplug my battery and reconnect it but then but before I was, i was testing some other stuff with the button commands stuff (I mean like the download mode with pressing power and volume up adn stuff) and I think i was able to get the actualy download mode, not the glitched one. I was able to download a bit for the flash tool so what i'm testing rn is to see if I can do the full factory reset and see if that fixes it.
PS: I was already doing the flashtool before so its fine if I erase my data
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Nah its ok, that happens to me too sometimes.
So I was going to try to unplug my battery and reconnect it but then but before I was, i was testing some other stuff with the button commands stuff (I mean like the download mode with pressing power and volume up adn stuff) and I think i was able to get the actualy download mode, not the glitched one. I was able to download a bit for the flash tool so what i'm testing rn is to see if I can do the full factory reset and see if that fixes it.
PS: I was already doing the flashtool before so its fine if I erase my data
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K it looks like it worked but now it crashes when it loads the LG logo
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K it looks like it worked but now it crashes when it loads the LG logo
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Sounds like a bootloop, i once fixed it by using another usb port and usb cable. Sometimes they get disconnected for bad connection and cause this kinda error. If MD5 is available, please match yours with original after downloading files. You can keep flashing, maybe try a different kdz later. There is also a TOT method which i never tried myself. This phone is almost impossible to brick permanently.
Some good threads -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475045
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687768
This is the easiest
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cOxlaIPW2ew
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.re...he_lg_g2_is_unbrickable_a_story_of_death_and/
crophs said:
Sounds like a bootloop, i once fixed it by using another usb port and usb cable. Sometimes they get disconnected for bad connection and cause this kinda error. If MD5 is available, please match yours with original after downloading files. You can keep flashing, maybe try a different kdz later. There is also a TOT method which i never tried myself. This phone is almost impossible to brick permanently.
Some good threads -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475045
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687768
This is the easiest
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cOxlaIPW2ew
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.re...he_lg_g2_is_unbrickable_a_story_of_death_and/
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Sorry for the late reply, just been busy flashing my phone. So I been trying to re flashing my phone using the TOT method because the kda method isn't working, but either 1) it keeps crashing when its downloading 2) cannot recognize the phone to my computer when my phone is in download mode but says its not connected to my computer. Before, it did kinda work, it kept crashing but it lasted a bit longer sometimes, but I had to reflash it because the software update was glitched where it says its on the notification bar but wasnt there. So for rn, i'm still trying to reflash it.
I donno much about the TOT method, haven't tried myself. Getting a hunch that there might be hardware issues somewhere which is interrupting the process and not letting it finish, could be the cable, pc usb outlet, phone's micro usb port....perhaps a loose connection or something else.
If i were you i would stick to the kdz, as it's working somewhat better for you and they all serve same purpose in the end. That youtube video is actually a good step by step tutorial.