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Hello,
I found a Nice Sprint Nexus S on craigslist. The seller said it was on Sprint. He says is has the fast bootloader, but no Android OS. Is there a way to get the original OS back on it, or even a ROM. Considering purchase, but wanted to verify it is recoverable first. Thanks in advance.
has no android os??
thats a gamble right there sir
Benny1234 said:
Hello,
I found a Nice Sprint Nexus S on craigslist. The seller said it was on Sprint. He says is has the fast bootloader, but no Android OS. Is there a way to get the original OS back on it, or even a ROM. Considering purchase, but wanted to verify it is recoverable first. Thanks in advance.
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yes!
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Borky_16 do you have a link or directions on how to do it?
Is the bootloader unlocked? If so does it have clockwoorkmod? If so have u tried flashing a rom
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Also try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078213
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From what I understand it only has a bootloader. Can clockwordmod be installed on a device without an OS? That would certainly make things easier. I have recovered galaxy s phones from ODIN, but this is new territory for me.
Benny1234 said:
From what I understand it only has a bootloader. Can clockwordmod be installed on a device without an OS? That would certainly make things easier. I have recovered galaxy s phones from ODIN, but this is new territory for me.
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If you can get a bootloader, you can flash everything using fastboot still. Basically you follow everything at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078213
Doesn't matter if it's locked or not, that should still work as long as you have a bootloader functioning.
Thank you very much.. One last question. Does anyone know which builds and radios are specific to the Sprint model? I want to make sure I have the right one before trying this. Thanks!
Benny1234 said:
Thank you very much.. One last question. Does anyone know which builds and radios are specific to the Sprint model? I want to make sure I have the right one before trying this. Thanks!
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The link I provided is for the ns4g so all I need is there.
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Is the esn clean????? If not then it may not be worth purchasing.
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I was on a phone call suddenly phone turned off. Tried booting it it would go past the GOOGLE logo. I went into recovery but nothing is able to mount. Trying flashing stock img through TOOLKIT errors, I guess cause won't mount. Any solutions? I heard it might be the EMMC chip?
Try flashing the factory images manually
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
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Try flashing the factory images manually
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
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No :crying: like nothing can be flash. Every time I try it ends up with "flash write failed"
theedon323 said:
No :crying: like nothing can be flash. Every time I try it ends up with "flash write failed"
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Last resort: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060
Yeah looks like the telltale sign of a dead emmc, like the Samsung Galaxy S3, sorry.
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Last resort: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060
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Tried it and nothing. It's just not able to write into the system, fails everytime. I appreciate your help. LG G2 is next I guess.
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Yeah looks like the telltale sign of a dead emmc, like the Samsung Galaxy S3, sorry.
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I think so. Do you know the reason for it? Do you think it was because i had the XPOSED framework mod?
theedon323 said:
I think so. Do you know the reason for it? Do you think it was because i had the XPOSED framework mod?
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I use Xposed framework, I don't see that being the issue and how it could cause a hardware failure. I have heard this issue before when tons of people had their S3 died suddenly, there is a big thread of it in its forum.
You'll probably want to wait for the Nexus 5.
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eksasol said:
I use Xposed framework, I don't see that being the issue and how it could cause a hardware failure. I have heard this issue before when tons of people had their S3 died suddenly, there is a big thread of it in its forum.
You'll probably want to wait for the Nexus 5.
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That was my plan but I can't go another day without a phone D; isn't the Nexus basically a LG G2 just little tweaks and Kit Kat
theedon323 said:
That was my plan but I can't go another day without a phone D; isn't the Nexus basically a LG G2 just little tweaks and Kit Kat
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Well it would be better if you have a backup phone. It will be based on the LG G2 and gsmarena.com even post is specs, but until it's officially announced by Google it's all speculation.
You could use get the G2, but since it's not the nexus you won't get the same software experience and developer support, price is a big deal as well. Also rumor is the Nexus 5 will support all LTE bands, but that's to be seen.
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So this happened to my phone. Brought it to a repair shop and said the EMMC was dead.
Long story short, credit card company refunded the purchase price, I bought a Nexus 5, but I still kept the dead Nexus 4.
Is it possible to buy a replacement part/motherboard to replace this, or is it completely shot (fine with that)?
If it is dead, I was going to recycle it or offer it up for parts. With an EMMC brick, is there anyway to recover any of my personal information that was on the phone?
Thanks!
You'd have to get a new motherboard. Check eBay. No way to get your info off out that I know.
Out of curiosity, what were your symptoms of the phone?. Did you ever try to lock the bootloader and it wouldn't lock?
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jd1639 said:
You'd have to get a new motherboard. Check eBay. No way to get your info off out that I know.
Out of curiosity, what were your symptoms of the phone?. Did you ever try to lock the bootloader and it wouldn't lock?
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Motherboard ~$100. Might give it try. The teardown instructions dont' seem too daunting. Do I have to worry about this IMEI stuff?
As for symptoms. I was completely stock, and locked bootloader. I was doing something and then it froze on me.
Went to reboot, and it was stuck on the boot animation (merging dots).
Ended up trying a tool kit to flash the phone. It worked, got back into the system and as it was downloading apps, it froze again.
This time, when I went to reflash, it would error would error with a "failure to write to flash".
recovery.img flashing
your emmc is not corrupt. you want to flash single file of recovery.img.this file is in the firmware find by extract firmware by winrar and 7zip. first flash recovery.img than flash whole firmware by adb 100% it works . and also take help from nexus toolkit in future
owaisali said:
your emmc is not corrupt. you want to flash single file of recovery.img.this file is in the firmware find by extract firmware by winrar and 7zip. first flash recovery.img than flash whole firmware by adb 100% it works . and also take help from nexus toolkit in future
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You realize this thread is two years old right ?
but i read it know
boltthrower56 said:
You realize this thread is two years old right ?
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dear i don't know who is you but i read it know because of that i give the solution of these problem hehehe
owaisali said:
dear i don't know who is you but i read it know because of that i give the solution of these problem hehehe
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It could help someone here, I'm facing the same issue, could you please detail your suggestion please?
Here is my request for help...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/help/nexus-4-stuck-animation-android-t3419997
Newbie here... :/
Is there a recovery that works on this my phones bootloader unlocked tried flashing a couple recoveries but something happened with it loading in recovery Rhett was a little triangle with writing above it bit the phone would just reboot.
Smokncars said:
Is there a recovery that works on this my phones bootloader unlocked tried flashing a couple recoveries but something happened with it loading in recovery Rhett was a little triangle with writing above it bit the phone would just reboot.
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I was thinking that I was going to give TWRP for the international version a try until they make one specifically for the VZN variant. You can backup your rom and stuff but if you want to restore it you'll need to change the build.prop to reflect an international variant of the phone.
The code would be KLTE
HollaBaXTa said:
I was thinking that I was going to give TWRP for the international version a try until they make one specifically for the VZN variant. You can backup your rom and stuff but if you want to restore it you'll need to change the build.prop to reflect an international variant of the phone.
The code would be KLTE
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It's updsted version of ez unlock that people used for s3. I tried TWRP 2.2.0 and rom manager clockworkmod 3+. Finally got su binaries updated.
regular ez unlock unlocked it as well.
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I was thinking that I was going to give TWRP for the international version a try until they make one specifically for the VZN variant. You can backup your rom and stuff but if you want to restore it you'll need to change the build.prop to reflect an international variant of the phone.
The code would be KLTE
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Flashed the KLTE and it just made my phone go to download mode just to save you some trouble.
That thread title :silly:
just checking...
so this does NOT work on rooted vzw s5 yet correct?
This thread title is confusing and the thread starter has poor writing skills.
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GlitchMob said:
This thread title is confusing and the thread starter has poor writing skills.
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hey i just woke up when i did that...........
Smokncars said:
hey i just woke up when i did that...........
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do you read when you just wake up or search anywhere? this has been asked so many times its rediculous.. YOU CANT HAVE CUSTOM RECOVERY.. bootloader is LOCKED.. we only have ROOT lol not tryna troll but titling thread as bootloader unlocked is wrong in itself as well as the 100s of times ppl answered that question already
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OP....Change your post title please lol!!!
elliwigy said:
do you read when you just wake up or search anywhere? this has been asked so many times its rediculous.. YOU CANT HAVE CUSTOM RECOVERY.. bootloader is LOCKED.. we only have ROOT lol not tryna troll but titling thread as bootloader unlocked is wrong in itself as well as the 100s of times ppl answered that question already
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More or less i was excited to have root back. I do and i thought I'd try somethings that worked for other samsung versions. The app said it was unlocked but I couldn't get a recovery to work so you would be right. There was a newer version 2.7.1 I didn't try to flash or Phils. I'd just ask for thread to be taken down.
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More or less i was excited to have root back. I do and i thought I'd try somethings that worked for other samsung versions. The app said it was unlocked but I couldn't get a recovery to work so you would be right. There was a newer version 2.7.1 I didn't try to flash or Phils. I'd just ask for thread to be taken down.
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i wish it were as easy as installing a custom recovery lol
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I recently accepted the D80120G OTA form T Mobile while rooted on stock recovery and naturally root broke. I couldn't reroot with stump root because the root script was still on the phone. Stump root said device was already rooted. I tried to install KDZ file to "unroot", but could not get phone to boot into download mode.
The following is a fix for rerooting your phone with stump root if it says your device is already rooted even though your root is broken.
1) Launch LG Mobile support tool
2) With phone on, plug in USB
3) Select PC Software from phone USB settings
4) Wait for LG support tool to recognize phone
5) Select "Upgrade Recovery" from options in LG support tool
6) Wait for LG Support tool to complete recovery
You shouldn't need to back up anything as it will not wipe your phone. However, better safe than sorry.
Now stump root should work with brute force method!
This worked for me! Thanks so much for the post!
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R3XB said:
This worked for me! Thanks so much for the post!
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I'm glad i could help! I knew I couldnt be the only one with this issue.
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Will test it but just tell me this bro
I wish and pray this helps me too.. I have the same issue... Trying to test it but battery too low.. Now charging and would let u know with thanks for sure..
Btw my phone was rooted before 20g and just wanted to ask if i dont wanna factory reset my phone b4 this method..
This method did not reset my phone. However; backing up is still good practice before doing anything. Best of luck to you.
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Hey. I really love you for this. It worked like a charm. How you figured it out bro? The process of recovery upgrade seems to manipulate system files which enabled the rooting process to succeed.
Anyways thanks again.
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Brilliant!
Many thanks for posting this...worked perfectly!
FWIW, my phone was NOT recognized after installing the G2 drivers from the LG download page. I had to install the entire LG PC Suite. No idea why this worked out over against simply installing the drivers, but I thought I'd add the tidbit here in case anyone else has the same issue.
Thanks again!
Mine says no problem to fix
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I faced this issue some time ago but my phone wasn't rooted. I did a CSE flash to JB and took OTA until my phone was up-to-date and when i reached the last update I couldn't boot into download mode.
Did u ever find a fix to put into do we nload mode
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had the same situation and this method works for me LG G2 D80120G. thanks
cristian_18 said:
had the same situation and this method works for me LG G2 D80120G. thanks
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Worked like charm for my T-mo G2 D801 20G with lost root access after taking OTA (4.4.2.) Had to do it twice (crashed during install at 80%) and it does involve the 1.6GB download of the firmware (for those who are wandering)... Thanks for this.
I have the same problem, but after i click upgrade recovery a popup windows say " no upgrade items to fix"
who should i do now
xcyice said:
I have the same problem, but after i click upgrade recovery a popup windows say " no upgrade items to fix"
who should i do now
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same here....
U4mes said:
same here....
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Without experiencing this issue myself, I would suggest checking each step for completion. Aside from that I cant offer any alternative fixes. Hopefuly someone else on this board can discover a work around from their experience.
Good luck!
WTF!!!
I followed these instructions exactly. My t-mobile phone rebooted and now it has Lollipop. I'm pretty sure they haven't released it officially...
jose325i said:
I followed these instructions exactly. My t-mobile phone rebooted and now it has Lollipop. I'm pretty sure they haven't released it officially...
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Lol! Amazing! Screenshots?
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Here you go! Having issues at the moment though. I can't download anything from the Play store. Gets stuck at the downloading bar and never downloads anything. Might have to reinstall.
jose325i said:
Here you go! Having issues at the moment though. I can't download anything from the Play store. Gets stuck at the downloading bar and never downloads anything. Might have to reinstall.
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I also found this article tonight. Its for the G3, but reading through the comments also confirms it worked on G2. Thats crazy you stumbled on this. I wonder why its available through the lg tool? Let us know if you figure out the bugs.
http://m.androidcentral.com/lollipop-update-available-lg-g3-through-lg-mobile-support-tool
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U4mes said:
same here....
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I have the same issue.
I accidentally messed around with my build.prop and mistyped something causing my phone to brick. So the problem atm is I can't even use my phone with messages popping up such as "Unfortunately the process com.android.systemui has stopped working" and "Unfortunately the process Home has stopped working." I tried to factory resetting which didn't work at all. Right now I am trying to fix it through flash but I can't since when I plug my USB into my computer, I can't changed my USB settings to MTP and since the messages shown above keeps popping up preventing me from clicking anything on my screen. Any help would be appreciated!
You "accidentally messed arround with the build.prop"???
Can you access TWRP recovery?
You do know that you can transfer files over it?
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The Marionette said:
You "accidentally messed arround with the build.prop"???
Can you access TWRP recovery?
You do know that you can transfer files over it?
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Oops stated that wrong. Guess I was in a hurry trying to fix my phone but no it was not an accident. And sorry, not too good at this stuff but what is TWRP recovery?
TPFN said:
Oops stated that wrong. Guess I was in a hurry trying to fix my phone but no it was not an accident. And sorry, not too good at this stuff but what is TWRP recovery?
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It is a modernised recovery menu,with easier,touch controls.
Basically a MUST when flashing roms.
I guess you dont have that...
Now the only thing you can do is flash the stock rom again with the kdz or tot method.
DO NOT TRY RESTORING IT WITH LG PC SUITE!
It will brick your device,because it had been rooted(LG made that on purpose-"kill dem rooted phones")
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The Marionette said:
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It is a modernised recovery menu,with easier,touch controls.
Basically a MUST when flashing roms.
I guess you dont have that...
Now the only thing you can do is flash the stock rom again with the kdz or tot method.
DO NOT TRY RESTORING IT WITH LG PC SUITE!
It will brick your device,because it had been rooted(LG made that on purpose-"kill dem rooted phones")
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I stated above in the post that I had already tried flashing but it says my phone was not plugged into the pc. I can't change to option of the USB to MTP which then my computer can't recognize.
TPFN said:
I stated above in the post that I had already tried flashing but it says my phone was not plugged into the pc. I can't change to option of the USB to MTP which then my computer can't recognize.
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With the LG PC Suite,LG Flash Tool or the TOT method?
They react differently.
And if your phone won't ,you either have no drivers,or have bad ones.
Try on another PC also,but be sure to have drivers installed.
Connect the device inDOWNLOAD MODE
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The Marionette said:
With the LG PC Suite,LG Flash Tool or the TOT method?
They react differently.
And if your phone won't ,you either have no drivers,or have bad ones.
Try on another PC also,but be sure to have drivers installed.
Connect the device inDOWNLOAD MODE
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I used the LG Flash Tool. I downloaded the driver I believe called the LG United something, don't exactly remember the name.
I tried on 2 PCs already with the same result unable to recognize my phone even though I hear the sound when I plug it in.
And how do I connect it through download mode? Jk I found out how. I'll see what happens next.
TPFN said:
I used the LG Flash Tool. I downloaded the driver I believe called the LG United something, don't exactly remember the name.
I tried on 2 PCs already with the same result unable to recognize my phone even though I hear the sound when I plug it in.
And how do I connect it through download mode?
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Meh,sounds like your Download Mode
is also broken.
Does anything happen when you turn your g2 completely off and connect it to the PC?
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Also,make a screenshot with the Snipping Tool of the Device Manager when your G2 is connected
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Meh,sounds like your Download Mode
is also broken.
Does anything happen when you turn your g2 completely off and connect it to the PC?
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Well I got the Download mode to work, but I'm not exactly sure if it's working since its stuck on 0%.
And no nothing happens.
TPFN said:
Well I got the Download mode to work, but I'm not exactly sure if it's working since its stuck on 0%.
And no nothing happens.
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If you aren't flashing anything,it will show 0%. xD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45293512
This is the guide for both KDZ and TOT methods.
I also had a simmilar issue,but my flashes with KDZ would always stop at 2%.
So I went with the TOT method and it worked.
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The Marionette said:
If you aren't flashing anything,it will show 0%. xD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45293512
This is the guide for both KDZ and TOT methods.
I also had a simmilar issue,but my flashes with KDZ would always stop at 2%.
So I went with the TOT method and it worked.
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I'll try the TOT one out. But quick question I have a sprint LG G2 and there are like 3 different zip files and idk which one my exact model is...
And thanks a lot for helping me through this, this is the first time this happened to me and i'm just in a mess right now...
TPFN said:
I'll try the TOT one out. But quick question I have a sprint LG G2 and there are like 3 different zip files and idk which one my exact model is...
And thanks a lot for helping me through this, this is the first time this happened to me and i'm just in a mess right now...
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The box your phone came in has the model number(if you cant recognise the model number,take pictures of all sides of the box,and I will tell you(do hide/cover the IMEI number))
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The box your phone came in has the model number(if you cant recognise the model number,take pictures of all sides of the box,and I will tell you(do hide/cover the IMEI number))
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I currently don't have a device for taking a photo but I found the box and I believe this is the model #: LGLS980WTK
But comparing it to the 4 downloads, I can't seem to find it... any help?
The 4 Downloads are: LS980ZV8_13.zip, LS980ZVA_01.zip, LS980ZVC_12.zip, LS980ZVE_03.zip
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The box your phone came in has the model number(if you cant recognise the model number,take pictures of all sides of the box,and I will tell you(do hide/cover the IMEI number))
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Ok I have a problem atm of getting an error when flashing:
Error:CrossDL [SM-G920F] to [LS980]
That was the model I was trying to change to during build.prop, and I'm assuming the flash is assuming my model is the samsung one.
Do you have teamveiwer I might be able to help you out. Otherwise you can get your phone fixed on eBay like I did when I super bricked my phone.
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TPFN said:
I currently don't have a device for taking a photo but I found the box and I believe this is the model #: LGLS980WTK
But comparing it to the 4 downloads, I can't seem to find it... any help?
The 4 Downloads are: LS980ZV8_13.zip, LS980ZVA_01.zip, LS980ZVC_12.zip, LS980ZVE_03.zip
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Erm...
Did you ask for guidance at the thread I provided?
The OP is good at helping when details are troublesome.
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xmayhemreturnsx said:
Do you have teamveiwer I might be able to help you out. Otherwise you can get your phone fixed on eBay like I did when I super bricked my phone.
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I have teamviewer. Mind if i do it tmr?
No problem
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Erm...
Did you ask for guidance at the thread I provided?
The OP is good at helping when details are troublesome.
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I found out which model I had but I have a new problem now in a newer reply I posted.
"Ok I have a problem atm of getting an error when flashing:
Error:CrossDL [SM-G920F] to [LS980]
That was the model I was trying to change to during build.prop, and I'm assuming the flash is assuming my model is the samsung one."
Just wondering if you know what is going on then ill ask in the thread.
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I found out which model I had but I have a new problem now in a newer reply I posted.
"Ok I have a problem atm of getting an error when flashing:
Error:CrossDL [SM-G920F] to [LS980]
That was the model I was trying to change to during build.prop, and I'm assuming the flash is assuming my model is the samsung one."
Just wondering if you know what is going on then ill ask in the thread.
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I suggest you ask in that thread.
I probably could help you if you had an international d802 variant.
Other variants(especially operator-modified ones) are not familiar to me.
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