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Bootloop [LS 980]

Hey guys I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask for help. I'm trying to boot into recovery and it's not working. I'm using a Lg G2 (Sprint). I was running Unofficial CM 10.2 and had a twrp recovery (2.6.3.3). I tried to flash PA 4.0-Alpha-201312050-ls980 with pa_gapps-modular-full-4.4.2-20131215. I'm not sure what went wrong and why I can't boot into recovery. Any information would be greatly appreciated, not sure if this is the right place to ask for help, thank you for your time. For some reason I can't find the thread now... God I'm an idiot. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Try getting into download mode volume up and plug into computer
Or
Press and hold power and volume down until the LG logo, let go, then press and hold again for recovery

datechnerd said:
Try getting into download mode volume up and plug into computer
Or
Press and hold power and volume down until the LG logo, let go, then press and hold again for recovery
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I couldn't get into recovery. I can get into download mode. It says Firmware Update Do not unplug. Stuck at 0%.
Please tell me I am not screwed... I have no idea what happened to my recovery. I figured if anything happened like this I could always boot into recovery and restore to stock. I'm honestly about to freak out...

AusernameIwillnotremember said:
I couldn't get into recovery. I can get into download mode. It says Firmware Update Do not unplug. Stuck at 0%.
Please tell me I am not screwed... I have no idea what happened to my recovery. I figured if anything happened like this I could always boot into recovery and restore to stock.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

datechnerd said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
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Thank you so much... I'm such a noob scrub.

AusernameIwillnotremember said:
Thank you so much... I'm such a noob scrub.
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You're welcome

datechnerd said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
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Hey I'm having a little trouble installing the drivers, it says there's a more up to date version already installed. I went to device manager and found my device, clicked properties and uninstalled the drivers. However when I try to install the ones in the guide you linked it still says they are there. Any clue how to remove them?

device manager, right click phone, update drivers, browse computer, let me pick from a list, unclick show compatible hardware, and find LGE or LG and pick the driver that makes sense

datechnerd said:
device manager, right click phone, update drivers, browse computer, let me pick from a list, unclick show compatible hardware, and find LGE or LG and pick the driver that makes sense
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Ok I clicked "Let me pick a list of device drivers on my computer" .... uncheck show compatible. I do not see and LG or LGE in here though.
My options are
(Enhance Storage Device)
(Standard MTP Device)
(Standard MTP-Compliant Device)
(Standard MTP-compliant devices)
(WPD enhanced storage device)
Microsoft

AusernameIwillnotremember said:
Ok under device manager I see Portable Devices > MTP USB Device. Is this my phone? It's not letting my navigate or choose the driver in that guide...
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unless you have any other devices plugged in, like mp3 player or another phone, that's probably your phone
right click the MTP USB Device and follow previously mentioned steps

datechnerd said:
unless you have any other devices plugged in, like mp3 player or another phone, that's probably your phone
right click the MTP USB Device and follow previously mentioned steps
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Sorry that was a stupid question and I replied too fast and didn't fully follow your directions, I can't find any LG or LGE under the let me pick list. I have unchecked show compatible. I'll make sure to click that THanks button every time too, thank you so much for helping me out.

AusernameIwillnotremember said:
Sorry that was a stupid question and I replied too fast and didn't fully follow your directions, I can't find any LG or LGE under the let me pick list. I have unchecked show compatible. I'll make sure to click that THanks button every time too, thank you so much for helping me out.
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http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425 try these drivers then those steps if it doesn't automatically

datechnerd said:
http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425 try these drivers then those steps if it doesn't automatically
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Alright I downloaded those drivers and repeated the steps (device manager, update software, choose from list, uncheck compatible) and nothing with LG or LGE popped up. I decided to just try to install them anyway and it seems to work. I'll resume following the original guide you linked and assume that these drivers will work. I'll probably come back shortly with more questions but hopefully I'll get it this time.

datechnerd said:
http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425 try these drivers then those steps if it doesn't automatically
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Ok I'm still having trouble, I installed the LG drivers you linked, installed LG FLash tools and didn't run (like it says in the guide), extracted TOT to desktop. I put the phone into download mode then it immediate goes into "Firmware Update" and it is stuck at 0%. In the guide it says it should initialize and load up drivers and I should see LG device under Device Manager. I do not see any device now. Maybe I need to use the old drivers in the guide?

AusernameIwillnotremember said:
Ok I'm still having trouble, I installed the LG drivers you linked, installed LG FLash tools and didn't run (like it says in the guide), extracted TOT to desktop. I put the phone into download mode then it immediate goes into "Firmware Update" and it is stuck at 0%. In the guide it says it should initialize and load up drivers and I should see LG device under Device Manager. I do not see any device now.
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is it under ports and serial or something like that?

datechnerd said:
is it under ports and serial or something like that?
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No. I unplugged it and plugged it back in and reinstalled the drivers you linked. I can now see it under devices as an LGE Android Phone. I booted into download mode and it's not initializing or installing drivers... I'm not sure what to do now.

datechnerd said:
is it under ports and serial or something like that?
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I'll detail each step I've done
Install
1. Install the LG drivers downloaded above. Installed the drivers you gave me.
2. Install LGFlashTools v1.6 (but don't run it) Check
3. Extract the TOT file from the ZIP Check
Drivers initialization
1. Put the phone into download mode. (Turn off device PRESS VOL UP while plugging in the micro usb cable. If this doesn't work, try holding both volume keys instead) Check
2. Let the phone initialize and install the drivers. Once done, in Device manager, you should see the LG phone listed under COM ports (something along these lines). Doesn't initialize or install drivers! As I am typing this my device just disappeared from Device Manager, however, LGE AndroidNet USB Seriel Port (com4) has popped up
3. Find that LG entry in Device Manager, click on Properties, Advanced and then change the COM port to COM41 and close/save.
4. Unplu

AusernameIwillnotremember said:
No. I unplugged it and plugged it back in and reinstalled the drivers you linked. I can now see it under devices as an LGE Android Phone. I booted into download mode and it's not initializing or installing drivers... I'm not sure what to do now.
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I'm quite stumped right, now. I'll keep looking

datechnerd said:
I'm quite stumped right, now. I'll keep looking
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It's all good all of a sudden it appeared under ports! Now I'm trying to find an LG Flash tools serial number like it says in the guide but I cannot find one anywhere with a google search. However "free" lg flash tools appear on the top of the list. Not sure what to do here. I'll update where I'm at in the guide in a moment.

datechnerd said:
I'm quite stumped right, now. I'll keep looking
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Ok here is where I am at.
4. Execute the LGFlashTools. It should ask you for a key, put it in. Now you should see a dialog where you can load the DLL file and the TOT files that you extracted earlier. Put them both in here. Click ok Check
Flashing
5. There is a yellow arrow on the top left. Click on it to initialize the process. Once done, it should say "ready/finished" or whatever. Clicked it and got this error "MilkyWay Control Port Open FAIL!!!."
6. Put the phone in download mode again, and plug it into the USB port. LG FLash Tools should start flashing it automatically. When it's done, it'll automatically reboot into your stock AT&T rom and all of your data and internal sdcard files are gone. Errors here too "Device Model is different!
Check Phone or DLL!
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Help, cannot update to KitKat

I have the verizon G2 rooted, it is stock recovery however I deleted bloat apps using rootbrowser a while back. It accepts OTA update and reboots, then gives Error and goes back to normal screen. I believe this is because of the apps I deleted. I don't have a backup of them. Is there any way to just copy stock apps back into the apps folder?

Easiest thing is to flash your phone back to stock with the LG Flashtool then let it take the OTA. You can root it again with ioroot25 and add busy box via a Play Store app.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

mjones73 said:
Easiest thing is to flash your phone back to stock with the LG Flashtool then let it take the OTA. You can root it again with ioroot25 and add busy box via a Play Store app.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
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I tried using LG Flashtool, have my phone in download mode, when I hit the yellow arrow to start the flash it says READY!! under COM41 and nothing happens, the phone just stays at 0%.

viper2ko said:
I tried using LG Flashtool, have my phone in download mode, when I hit the yellow arrow to start the flash it says READY!! under COM41 and nothing happens, the phone just stays at 0%.
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Did you unplug and re-plug in the phone as instructed?
From the guide..
3) Now click the yellow arrow in the top left of the main window. It will prepare and maybe give a milky way error (seriously) ignore it until it says finished, or ready.
4) Now unplug your phone, power off and then go back into download mode again, volUp+USB. It should immediately connect and start flashing.
Just a tip, to power off from Download mode, hold in the power button for about 10 seconds.

mjones73 said:
Easiest thing is to flash your phone back to stock with the LG Flashtool then let it take the OTA. You can root it again with ioroot25 and add busy box via a Play Store app.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
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mjones73 said:
Did you unplug and re-plug in the phone as instructed?
From the guide..
3) Now click the yellow arrow in the top left of the main window. It will prepare and maybe give a milky way error (seriously) ignore it until it says finished, or ready.
4) Now unplug your phone, power off and then go back into download mode again, volUp+USB. It should immediately connect and start flashing.
Just a tip, to power off from Download mode, hold in the power button for about 10 seconds.
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When I try to power off, and hold the power button the phone reboots itself.

viper2ko said:
When I try to power off, and hold the power button the phone reboots itself.
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Oh man. I'm afraid you need to talk to Tier 2 customer service. they can do some steps to make the update work.

buenarc said:
Oh man. I'm afraid you need to talk to Tier 2 customer service. they can do some steps to make the update work.
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What do you mean? Its not Bricked. It just boots back into the home screen

Turn it off after it boots, do the process to get into download mode...
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

mjones73 said:
Turn it off after it boots, do the process to get into download mode...
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
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Tried that, but the percentage still doesn't change on the phone. And it still just says READY! under COM41.

viper2ko said:
Tried that, but the percentage still doesn't change on the phone. And it still just says READY! under COM41.
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I was able to quickly get it back into download mode again after the unplug, but it still does nothing, just sits at 0%. and LG Flash tool still just says READY

viper2ko said:
I was able to quickly get it back into download mode again after the unplug, but it still does nothing, just sits at 0%. and LG Flash tool still just says READY
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Did you verify in Device Manager on your PC that it's also set to Com41?
1) Go ahead and put phone in Download mode by VolUp + plug in USB to PC. At this time your computer should install the device, if it hadnt already. Open device manager to check if un der "Ports (Com and LPT)" it shows up as LGE AndroidNet for VZW USB Serial Port (COM##) IF the COM number is anything other than 41, which it probably will be. Right click it in device manager and choose peroperties, then go to port settings tab and click advanced. On the bottom choose COM41 and hit OK. (if you get an error about it being in use I'll write more about that later)
I missed that the first time around.

mjones73 said:
Did you verify in Device Manager on your PC that it's also set to Com41?
1) Go ahead and put phone in Download mode by VolUp + plug in USB to PC. At this time your computer should install the device, if it hadnt already. Open device manager to check if un der "Ports (Com and LPT)" it shows up as LGE AndroidNet for VZW USB Serial Port (COM##) IF the COM number is anything other than 41, which it probably will be. Right click it in device manager and choose peroperties, then go to port settings tab and click advanced. On the bottom choose COM41 and hit OK. (if you get an error about it being in use I'll write more about that later)
I missed that the first time around.
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This worked, but now it's saying model information check failed.
PID: Null
IMEI: Null
Model :
DLL: VS980
BIN: VS98011A_01.TOT
SWV:
SWOV:
Model Information Check Fail
000000000

viper2ko said:
This worked, but now it's saying model information check failed.
PID: Null
IMEI: Null
Model :
DLL: VS980
BIN: VS98011A_01.TOT
SWV:
SWOV:
Model Information Check Fail
000000000
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My phone says its VS98012B. Do I need to download that version?

viper2ko said:
My phone says its VS98012B. Do I need to download that version?
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Do I need the KDZ file? Or TOT file. Because TOT file has no 12B

viper2ko said:
Do I need the KDZ file? Or TOT file. Because TOT file has no 12B
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There is only a 11A tot then you need to take the OTA.
It's all listed there in the return to stock guide in the general section.

mjones73 said:
There is only a 11A tot then you need to take the OTA.
It's all listed there in the return to stock guide in the general section.
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PID: Null
IMEI: Null
Model :
DLL: VS980
BIN: VS98011A_01.TOT
SWV:
SWOV:
Model Information Check Fail
000000000
What does this mean

viper2ko said:
PID: Null
IMEI: Null
Model :
DLL: VS980
BIN: VS98011A_01.TOT
SWV:
SWOV:
Model Information Check Fail
000000000
What does this mean
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NM, got it to work. THANKS!

viper2ko said:
NM, got it to work. THANKS!
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how??????

[Q] Please help! Boot loop and recovery error!

Hi. I have a Verizon LG G2 VS980, which I rooted a few days ago. I had some trouble flashing TWRP and that has caused some issues now. When my phone is turned on, it just recycles the Verizon animation. When I try to do a hard reset, I get a "secure booting error" and then the phone turns off. When I go into download mode to possibly download firmware updates it just sits at 0%. I'm completely lost and can't seem to find any help that is unique to my problem. If you can help, please leave very detailed instructions. Thank you.

Victim22 said:
Hi. I have a Verizon LG G2 VS980, which I rooted a few days ago. I had some trouble flashing TWRP and that has caused some issues now. When my phone is turned on, it just recycles the Verizon animation. When I try to do a hard reset, I get a "secure booting error" and then the phone turns off. When I go into download mode to possibly download firmware updates it just sits at 0%. I'm completely lost and can't seem to find any help that is unique to my problem. If you can help, please leave very detailed instructions. Thank you.
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Follow this thread to flash stock firmware. Look for VS980 and do whats told.
And dont forget to change COM port to COM41 from device manager of pc. Its very important.
This thread is detailed enough. Still if u dont understand anything feel free to ask.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45293512

Te$la said:
Follow this thread to flash stock firmware. Look for VS980 and do whats told.
And dont forget to change COM port to COM41 from device manager of pc. Its very important.
This thread is detailed enough. Still if u dont understand anything feel free to ask.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45293512
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thanks for the reply. will try this.

Te$la said:
Follow this thread to flash stock firmware. Look for VS980 and do whats told.
And dont forget to change COM port to COM41 from device manager of pc. Its very important.
This thread is detailed enough. Still if u dont understand anything feel free to ask.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45293512
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Which method should I do? KDZ or TOT? What's the difference? Thanks in advance.

Te$la said:
Follow this thread to flash stock firmware. Look for VS980 and do whats told.
And dont forget to change COM port to COM41 from device manager of pc. Its very important.
This thread is detailed enough. Still if u dont understand anything feel free to ask.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45293512
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I did the KDZ method, but the LG Mobile Support Tool stops and says "lost connection to server". Then I click retry and it stops at 2% and says "Upgrade stopped due to an error". I've retried many times. Also, I made sure to download the KDZ file under Verizon. I don't understand.

Victim22 said:
I did the KDZ method, but the LG Mobile Support Tool stops and says "lost connection to server". Then I click retry and it stops at 2% and says "Upgrade stopped due to an error". I've retried many times. Also, I made sure to download the KDZ file under Verizon. I don't understand.
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Kdz should be fine.
LG Mobile Support Tool?? You should be using LG FLASH TOOL mentioned in the post.
Did u download all the files and drivers needed?
To enter Download Mode press and holding vol up key insert the usb cable.
If Normal flash doesnt work try CSE flash located at the bottom of the tool.

Te$la said:
Kdz should be fine.
LG Mobile Support Tool?? You should be using LG FLASH TOOL mentioned in the post.
Did u download all the files and drivers needed?
To enter Download Mode press and holding vol up key insert the usb cable.
If Normal flash doesnt work try CSE flash located at the bottom of the tool.
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During the process, the LG Flash Tool opens up the LG Mobile Support Tool. Yes, I downloaded the verizon kdz file and both drivers. I followed the guide but no luck.

Victim22 said:
During the process, the LG Flash Tool opens up the LG Mobile Support Tool. Yes, I downloaded the verizon kdz file and both drivers. I followed the guide but no luck.
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Strange problem!!
Try uninstalling LG Mobile Support Tool and try again every step very carefully.
If that also fails, hope u got warranty, so take it to service center and i think its the best option as of now.

Te$la said:
Strange problem!!
Try uninstalling LG Mobile Support Tool and try again every step very carefully.
If that also fails, hope u got warranty, so take it to service center and i think its the best option as of now.
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The same thing was happening to mine! All I did to fix it was....
1. Make sure its turned off by holding the power button until the lg logo stops popping up
2. Hold down Power button+Volume down at the same time
3. Let go of both when you see the lg logo come up and quickly hold down on the power button again
4. From here a white screen will come up saying something like (to factory reset press the power button)
5. After you press it TWRP or Clockwork revovery will come up depending on what you installed
6. Recover your backup
I really hope this helped you!

help! my g2 only boots into fastboot

I was trying to install a custom recovery (twrp) by several different methods, with absolutely no luck (but that's another secondary issue at this point) and i screwed something up. Not exactly sure but i think the last thing I did was:
using "Rashr - Flash Tool" i think i went to "flash kernel from storage" then flashed boot.img.
now the phone goes immediately, directly into fastboot even without being connected to computer.
so i tried getting into the stock recovery by holding "volume down" and "power" until lg logo, releasing the reholding until factory reset screen. after choosing yes 2 times i get a
"boot certicification verify" or something message for about a second then it goes to this screen (sorry but apparently i haven't had enough posts on the forums to include clickable links.)
h**ps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwQdFsCQ9KZVaGM1eWdJb25WVVU/view?usp=sharing

slplsnphx said:
I was trying to install a custom recovery (twrp) by several different methods, with absolutely no luck (but that's another secondary issue at this point) and i screwed something up. Not exactly sure but i think the last thing I did was:
using "Rashr - Flash Tool" i think i went to "flash kernel from storage" then flashed boot.img.
now the phone goes immediately, directly into fastboot even without being connected to computer.
so i tried getting into the stock recovery by holding "volume down" and "power" until lg logo, releasing the reholding until factory reset screen. after choosing yes 2 times i get a
"boot certicification verify" or something message for about a second then it goes to this screen (sorry but apparently i haven't had enough posts on the forums to include clickable links.)
h**ps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwQdFsCQ9KZVaGM1eWdJb25WVVU/view?usp=sharing
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if u still have acces to fastboot use this or u see many disk at windows use srktool http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/tools-srk-tool-useful-toos-lg-root-twrp-t3079076

amin44 said:
if u still have acces to fastboot use this or u see many disk at windows use srktool http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/tools-srk-tool-useful-toos-lg-root-twrp-t3079076
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ok, i do have access to fastboot (actually, as soon as i power it on, it immediately is in foastboot mode, even without being connected to computer). i tried using srktool's repair tools via fastboot. it seems like it's working (ie phone shows that it receives command) but that's it. does it take a loooooong time or something?
btw, i can also get into download mode by holding "vol up" while plugging into computer. so, i tried using srktool utilites via download mode and nothing.
also, i just noticed that while connected to computer in download mode, in device manager it shows G2 under "portable devices" with an exclamation point on it.

slplsnphx said:
ok, i do have access to fastboot (actually, as soon as i power it on, it immediately is in foastboot mode, even without being connected to computer). i tried using srktool's repair tools via fastboot. it seems like it's working (ie phone shows that it receives command) but that's it. does it take a loooooong time or something?
btw, i can also get into download mode by holding "vol up" while plugging into computer. so, i tried using srktool utilites via download mode and nothing.
also, i just noticed that while connected to computer in download mode, in device manager it shows G2 under "portable devices" with an exclamation point on it.
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are u sure u do not have franken phone open battery cover and see model written inside motherbord

amin44 said:
are u sure u do not have franken phone open battery cover and see model written inside motherbord
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I haven't taken the back off (yet) but all indications are that it's an AT&T (D800).
What part of my description makes you think that it might be a franken phone?

Did you try connecting the phone in download mode or fastboot to the LG Mobile Support Tool and performing an upgrade recovery?

audit13 said:
Did you try connecting the phone in download mode or fastboot to the LG Mobile Support Tool and performing an upgrade recovery?
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not sure what you mean by "lg mobile support tool". i googled it and found and installed "lg pc suite". is that the same thing?
nevermind that last question. i found and installed and tried the upgrade recovery tool but for some reason the phone wont go into download mode anymore. when i power it up whith ""vol +" help down, it shows download mode for a second, but then goes right into fastboot mode.

Is it recognized by the program in fastboot mode?
Here's the program I was referring to: http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support-mobile/lg-LGD803
Even though the program says it is for the 803, I used it to recover my international d802.

slplsnphx said:
not sure what you mean by "lg mobile support tool". i googled it and found and installed "lg pc suite". is that the same thing?
nevermind that last question. i found and installed and tried the upgrade recovery tool but for some reason the phone wont go into download mode anymore. when i power it up whith ""vol +" help down, it shows download mode for a second, but then goes right into fastboot mode.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/general/lg-g2-unbrickable-fix-real-hard-brick-t2904404

amin44 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/general/lg-g2-unbrickable-fix-real-hard-brick-t2904404
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Thanks for the reply! But when I have phone connected to USB in fastboot, it shows up in device manager as "android device > USB modem phone port". Is that method the right fix for my situation?

ok, so likei said my phone is indeed in fastboot mode, connected to computer via usb (shows up in device manager as "android device > USB modem phone port". using srktool, i can send commands to the phone (command shows up on phone but thats it.....doesnt matter what command, it just sticks there until i unplug the phone then srktool shows the operation competed and phone shows
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwQdFsCQ9KZVSVg3OTZLcXV0N0E/view?usp=sharing
but none of operations actually complete on the phone.

slplsnphx said:
Thanks for the reply! But when I have phone connected to USB in fastboot, it shows up in device manager as "android device > USB modem phone port". Is that method the right fix for my situation?
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that method fix for all situation

amin44 said:
that method fix for all situation
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ok i shorted the capacitors, and eventually have gotten to where i can get into twrp. i assume that is serious progress, but what do i need to do next?

slplsnphx said:
ok i shorted the capacitors, and eventually have gotten to where i can get into twrp. i assume that is serious progress, but what do i need to do next?
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flash stock ROM via download mode or flash custom ROM via twrp.
the first choice (stock ROM) is better

thanks for the responses!!
before i saw your reply, i flashed the stock .tot firmware and now i have my phone back.
but, before all this started, it was lollipop(5.0.2) and now it's Jellybean(4.2.2). i bought phone on ebay, so im assuming that it got lollipop via an ota update. so now i'm looking into flashing it back to lollipop. what's the easiest method to install stock lollipop?

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Q.What the heck is 'Refurbished'?
Well, you already know its basic meaning but i'll ponder upon the Refurbished G3 D855.
Refurbished G3's typically show D855 in the 'About Screen' and even you can put the Hidden Menu Code i.e 3845#*855#. Almost all assume that its an ORIGINAL/GENUINE D855. In most cases, that's not true lad :crying:. All D855 Refurbs got D850/VS985/LS990 mobo and thus you will not be able to mess with it or even install a Custom ROM on it. Above all, it's a Fake one Dude! That's not what you paid for.
Now if you follow each and every step carefully, even if you are a noob, you'll eventually end up with a Genuine D855 :good:
Things you need BEFORE buying..
1. Laptop/PC
2. Attached adb files within this thread.
3. Data Cable.
Instructions:
1. Enable Android Debugging by hoping into Developers Options.
2.Go to Setting->General->About->Software Info->Build Number [Write it down as you'll need this Later!]
3.Change the Connection mode to MTP.
4.After extracting the attached folder, Right Click on it WHILE holding the Shift key. Now click on "Open command Window here" and type the following commands.
adb devices
[Now you'll see an Authentication Box on your device, check trust this computer and hit OK]
Now Type,
adb reboot recovery
Here comes the moment of truth
At top of the recovery screen you'll either see D850/VS985/LS990 or your Build Number. It's quite obvious that if your Build Number appears, you got a Genuine D855. If you get some other crap written there then all my apologies with you mate!
PS: I didn't include the IMEI check as all these Refurb phones come with Original D855 IMEI. Never Trust the IMEI check under no circumstances!
Troubleshooting:
Q.'Device Not found' Error after following the set of adb commands?
Make sure after typing 'adb devices' you get the 'Android USB Debugging' Dialog on your device, else you can try reconnecting the cable or even using another port on your Laptop/PC.
Q.My Phone booted into TWRP/CWM?
Well, that happened with a friend of mine and now it's quite tricky to check if it's a D855 or any other. You can try making a backup of EFS (or any other partiton) and reboot your device after that. Now browse into TWRP folder and hop into Backups folder. If you see a LGD850xxxxx (or anything like LGVS985xxxx etc) then it's a refurb set else if you see LGD855xxxxx, you can calm down now as it's a D855.
Good Luck, Hit 'Thanks' if this saved your a**[emoji14]

I got mine refurbished, but it's genuine! Thanks for the guide, saved my butt, haha!
(insert witty signature here...)

WARNING : this could hard reset your infomation

Duckscreen said:
WARNING : this could hard reset your infomation
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No it doesn't.

I saw my build number, but why did I get the service disabled after Lollipop update

Cz it only works with Stock KK with Stock Recovery.

need to confirm...

Stvn77 said:
need to confirm...
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It says d850. What more do you need

thanks
well... i just send phone back for refund... waiting for new one to arrive...
thanks!!!!

i got below error
adb reboot recovery
error: more than one device and emulator

HANGMAN82 said:
i got below error
adb reboot recovery
error: more than one device and emulator
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Try restarting device or your pc

So, basically, you just entered recovery mode, yes? Can't we just use hardware button combinations (power vol down) to enter recovery mode instead? Does it had any differences?
I am planning to buy a second-hand G3 and I need a LOT of fake checks to test...
:good:

souler456 said:
So, basically, you just entered recovery mode, yes? Can't we just use hardware button combinations (power vol down) to enter recovery mode instead? Does it had any differences?
I am planning to buy a second-hand G3 and I need a LOT of fake checks to test...
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Technically, Yes! You just gotta enter Recovery Mode. I didn't check if Hardware Buttons work or not on Stock KK Recovery.
Can you post the Results? I'll update the guide then.

ghayyurious said:
Technically, Yes! You just gotta enter Recovery Mode. I didn't check if Hardware Buttons work or not on Stock KK Recovery.
Can you post the Results? I'll update the guide then.
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I'm pretty sure that will lead to a factory reset

Art Vanderlay said:
I'm pretty sure that will lead to a factory reset
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Exactly, Hardware Button combo would let to a Factory reset. The only solution is to access Recovery via adb.

LG G3 D855. Can't upgrade KK to MM
Hi,
I recently bought a "LG G3 D855 32GB 4G LTE Unlocked" from amazon which came with Android KK. Everything looked genuine. But for the life of me, I just couldn't upgrade to MM neither with LGUP or LG Flash Tool. I checked everything. TWICE ! Made sure I had the right USB drivers, run the tools as Administrator, redownloaded the kdz file a number of times. Nothing. So I suspected it might be either fake or refurbished. I tried what was suggested here and I couldn't get to what I was expecting to be the recovery mode. The phone just factory resets and boots up, or if I use adb shell as advised it just reboots. What am I missing ?
Thanks.

zinahe said:
Hi,
I recently bought a "LG G3 D855 32GB 4G LTE Unlocked" from amazon which came with Android KK. Everything looked genuine. But for the life of me, I just couldn't upgrade to MM neither with LGUP or LG Flash Tool. I checked everything. TWICE ! Made sure I had the right USB drivers, run the tools as Administrator, redownloaded the kdz file a number of times. Nothing. So I suspected it might be either fake or refurbished. I tried what was suggested here and I couldn't get to what I was expecting to be the recovery mode. The phone just factory resets and boots up, or if I use adb shell as advised it just reboots. What am I missing ?
Thanks.
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You can get Lollipop OTA upgrade to make sure you have got the genuine version if the lollipop OTA works on your device.
and
Also have you downloaded the correct drivers, have proper USB cable and booted phone into download mode to apply KDZ update. If it still don't work then give a try to tot method.

zinahe said:
Hi,
I recently bought a "LG G3 D855 32GB 4G LTE Unlocked" from amazon which came with Android KK. Everything looked genuine. But for the life of me, I just couldn't upgrade to MM neither with LGUP or LG Flash Tool. I checked everything. TWICE ! Made sure I had the right USB drivers, run the tools as Administrator, redownloaded the kdz file a number of times. Nothing. So I suspected it might be either fake or refurbished. I tried what was suggested here and I couldn't get to what I was expecting to be the recovery mode. The phone just factory resets and boots up, or if I use adb shell as advised it just reboots. What am I missing ?
Thanks.
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Well the procedure i produced worked on various genuine/fake G3's. Hardware Button combo would definitely let to a factory reset so *The Only* way to access Recovery is via adb shell and make sure you type the whole command i.e "adb reboot recovery"

ghayyurious said:
Well the procedure i produced worked on various genuine/fake G3's. Hardware Button combo would definitely let to a factory reset so *The Only* way to access Recovery is via adb shell and make sure you type the whole command i.e "adb reboot recovery"
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For now, I have sent the phone back to amazon. Hopefully I'll be getting a replacement in a few days. I'll try again and report back here. Can you confirm if i don't have to root the phone and install a custom recovery tool before running "adb reboot recovery" ?
Thanks,

I'm confused
I was under the impression that refurbished phones were the exact same thing except they have to go through more checks after they have been fixed. What am I missing?