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[Q] LG G2 won't enter in download mode

Hello, I am trying to get back to stock but for some reason my phone won't boot in download more anymore. It stucks at this step -> see attached photo

Are you connected to a computer or charging we with the cable? Just to cross off one thing.
Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk

waz675 said:
Are you connected to a computer or charging we with the cable? Just to cross off one thing.
Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk
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We are in the same situation... if someone can help us
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2710034
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706225
Thanks

No, the phone was connected to the computer

S0wL said:
No, the phone was connected to the computer
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if you can go to recovery (custom or stock)
it can help you
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694530

S0wL said:
No, the phone was connected to the computer
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Did you install any recovery module like CWM or TWRP on the mobile. I faced the same situation and I was able to recover my phone using TWRD and ADB consoles. I will be able to help you if you have installed any one of these.
Thanks.

ravi.ameer said:
Did you install any recovery module like CWM or TWRP on the mobile. I faced the same situation and I was able to recover my phone using TWRD and ADB consoles. I will be able to help you if you have installed any one of these.
Thanks.
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I'm in the same situation with TWRP :good:

profesy said:
I'm in the same situation with TWRP :good:
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Only one question,
Do you have any ROM installed currently or stuck without any rom. Like boot loop and secure boot issue etc.
If you have TWRP at least installed on your device, you may use "adb push xxxx.zip /sdcard/xxxx.zip" command if the device is discoverable in "adb discover" command. You may follow the guide here "http://www.droidviews.com/android-4-4-2-kitkat-rom-on-lg-g2-d802-install-twrp/"
If you are able to boot in X rom you may use this guide to shine yourself in stock rom
"http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476&highlight=remove+root+status"
Thanks!

ravi.ameer said:
Only one question,
Do you have any ROM installed currently or stuck without any rom. Like boot loop and secure boot issue etc.
If you have TWRP at least installed on your device, you may use "adb push xxxx.zip /sdcard/xxxx.zip" command if the device is discoverable in "adb discover" command. You may follow the guide here "http://www.droidviews.com/android-4-4-2-kitkat-rom-on-lg-g2-d802-install-twrp/"
If you are able to boot in X rom you may use this guide to shine yourself in stock rom
"http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476&highlight=remove+root+status"
Thanks!
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I have recovery and a booting rom, the smartphone it's all ok but don't go in download mode (see image above), and i can't see it with the pc in usb, i can't use this guide because i can't enter in the dowload mode and the pc both donwload mode and normal boot don't see the smartphone

S0wL said:
Hello, I am trying to get back to stock but for some reason my phone won't boot in download more anymore. It stucks at this step -> see attached photo
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51693321#post51693321
I got the same problem and got the download mode after that. Good luck !

profesy said:
I have recovery and a booting rom, the smartphone it's all ok but don't go in download mode (see image above), and i can't see it with the pc in usb, i can't use this guide because i can't enter in the dowload mode and the pc both donwload mode and normal boot don't see the smartphone
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Firstly you may not go do download mode for flashing factory rom. You can do the same even from recovery. However, the guide in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51693321#post51693321 seems working for many. You may give that a try.
Thanks.

Sangoku91 said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51693321#post51693321
I got the same problem and got the download mode after that. Good luck !
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Thx to all man, this fix the problem. Many many thx to all

Worked ! Thanks, finally got to stock android.

Hi.I can not go to downloading mod on my lg g2.I tried using v+ and connecting to pc.It goes to charging mod and nothing happen.
As you said I went to recovery mod but there is not any advance selection.
plz help me

did donwload mode work ?
zaker.khafan1 said:
Hi.I can not go to downloading mod on my lg g2.I tried using v+ and connecting to pc.It goes to charging mod and nothing happen.
As you said I went to recovery mod but there is not any advance selection.
plz help me
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Did u get it work?

I have a similar problem, my sprint G2 says download mode when vol up+ cable, but doesn't go all the way into download mode just the initial screen. And normal boot results in being stuck on LG logo forever.

bricked phone, tried everything

Ok, I've put my flame suit on, but I swear I have tried everything. I am not a developer level guy by any means, but I've been installing custom roms since the OG droid. But this time I got distracted and clearly made a foolish mistake. I was installing XDABBEB's new rom and I totally flaked out and installed the bootstrap and the rom in the same flash. it obviously didn't work and even though I read the instructions, I tried to restore my rom from a backup. Now the only thing I can do is boot into fastboot.
I've tried a number of ways to get TWRP or CWM back onto my phone so I can sideload a rom onto it, but every time I try to fastboot a recovery file it says that "remote: image is not a boot image" or something. What I have gathered from my research is that I cant install a custom recovery unless I am rooted.
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So, without a custom recovery and only fastboot at my disposal, where do I go from here?

sfl007 said:
Ok, I've put my flame suit on, but I swear I have tried everything. I am not a developer level guy by any means, but I've been installing custom roms since the OG droid. But this time I got distracted and clearly made a foolish mistake. I was installing XDABBEB's new rom and I totally flaked out and installed the bootstrap and the rom in the same flash. it obviously didn't work and even though I read the instructions, I tried to restore my rom from a backup. Now the only thing I can do is boot into fastboot.
I've tried a number of ways to get TWRP or CWM back onto my phone so I can sideload a rom onto it, but every time I try to fastboot a recovery file it says that "remote: image is not a boot image" or something. What I have gathered from my research is that I cant install a custom recovery unless I am rooted.
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So, without a custom recovery and only fastboot at my disposal, where do I go from here?
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Phone model?
You can try to flash through LG Flash Tools

Swakiny said:
Phone model?
You can try to flash through LG Flash Tools
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Thanks for the reply.
I have a VS980S. I have tried the LG flash tool, but I can't get any of the numerous LG drivers to recognize my phone. I even tried dd commands in Ubuntu, but all it would do is try and mount volume after volume making it impossible to use the interface,

sfl007 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I have a VS980S. I have tried the LG flash tool, but I can't get any of the numerous LG drivers to recognize my phone. I even tried dd commands in Ubuntu, but all it would do is try and mount volume after volume making it impossible to use the interface,
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I'm in the same boat man. I tried flashing AOKP and it hung and I rebooted and everything but TWRP was gone. I'm in the process of trying the KDZ method right now.

markrulesallnow said:
I'm in the same boat man. I tried flashing AOKP and it hung and I rebooted and everything but TWRP was gone. I'm in the process of trying the KDZ method right now.
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I hope it works for you. I tried that and flashing TWRP with fastboot but it said that it wasn't a valid boot image. A little research said that happens when your device is not rooted. But how can I root my phone from fastboot alone?

sfl007 said:
I hope it works for you. I tried that and flashing TWRP with fastboot but it said that it wasn't a valid boot image. A little research said that happens when your device is not rooted. But how can I root my phone from fastboot alone?
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Try IOroot ... flash it true ADB !!

Denfic said:
Try IOroot ... flash it true ADB !!
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I'll give a try and report back. But I have a feeling it won't work. I think I have the adb driver loaded but I can't get my computer to recognize any other of the drivers.

sfl007 said:
I'll give a try and report back. But I have a feeling it won't work. I think I have the adb driver loaded but I can't get my computer to recognize any other of the drivers.
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when opening window in map .. try to tick adb service !!! It might recognize the phone that way !

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Denfic said:
when opening window in map .. try to tick adb service !!! It might recognize the phone that way !
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Sorry, what do you mean by "opening window in map"?

I was also in the same boat for 36 h, stuck on trwp recovery, no rom, no gaps in memory... I'm freely sailing now! I did this:
- press together power and lower button to get usb connecting screen, unplugged usb cable.
- LG tools installed and D-802 pilots {for me] installed, plug cable and check pilots again.
- launch in LG tools option for wrong install repair
- wait until the complete rom repair is installed, quite long, and then you win automatic reboot! You just loose root. Ioroot 25 again, that's all.
Hope it works for you chaps.

I had a similar issue. Follow this step by step. It even tells you when and how to install the drivers
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-restore-lg-g2-to-stock-firmware/
Sent from my VS980 4G using xda app-developers app

Icfatpeople said:
I had a similar issue. Follow this step by step. It even tells you when and how to install the drivers
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-restore-lg-g2-to-stock-firmware/
Sent from my VS980 4G using xda app-developers app
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Yeh try this ... what i meant was when opening windows in adb-map ... windows -explorer !
But try the llink provided ...it will wake up your phone ..! :good:

Believe me before doing any thing using your pc just try to change the usb port first, then let it install the driver automatically(if you're using w7/8)
if windows xp just dont plug your phone remove the old LG driver and then plug your phone to another usb port that the one you have used it before with your phone and install the driver, and then proceed....
Why i am telling you this?
because i had almost the same problem with my galaxy note 2..... it wasn't recognizing my phone until i changed my usb port in download
mode and let it istall the driver......
hope it'll help.......... :good:

Icfatpeople said:
I had a similar issue. Follow this step by step. It even tells you when and how to install the drivers
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-restore-lg-g2-to-stock-firmware/
Sent from my VS980 4G using xda app-developers app
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Ok, when I try this the computer recognizes my phone as a "USB Modem Phone ADB port" in device manager. But when I follow the directions in the link above if fails at Step 24. It says the phone is not connected. It is asking for my phone to be in "Download mode" in step 17, but I can only get into Fastboot mode. Is that the issue?

Yeah it is. Have you tried getting it into download mode? I was able to when I was stuck with a fast boot
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Try holding the power until the phone is off. Then you should be able to get to download mode
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Icfatpeople said:
Yeah it is. Have you tried getting it into download mode? I was able to when I was stuck with a fast boot
Sent from my VS980 4G using xda app-developers app
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Try holding the power until the phone is off. Then you should be able to get to download mode
Sent from my VS980 4G using xda app-developers app
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Ok, as i understand it you have to hold volume up and plug the device in while its off. The problem I am having is that the phone is always on. Regardless of what mode I have it in, I can always see the back light glowing. I've searched for ways of truly turning the phone off, but I can't find any info.
Suggestions?

sfl007 said:
Ok, as i understand it you have to hold volume up and plug the device in while its off. The problem I am having is that the phone is always on. Regardless of what mode I have it in, I can always see the back light glowing. I've searched for ways of truly turning the phone off, but I can't find any info.
Suggestions?
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Ok, hold power button until phone turn off, still holding until LG logo appear again, then the phone will turn off completly.
Turn off = Off
(First Off will take a long time, don't worry(about 40 seconds), don't forget: still holding the power button until LG logo appear and the phone Off)

Swakiny said:
Ok, hold power button until phone turn off, still holding until LG logo appear again, then the phone will turn off completly.
Turn off = Off
(First Off will take a long time, don't worry(about 40 seconds), don't forget: still holding the power button until LG logo appear and the phone Off)
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ok, it seems like it goes off. the backlight appears to be off, but when I hold the volume up button and then plug it in, it immediately goes to fastboot. ugh.
can i use fastboot to send the phone to download mode? I'll start searching for that now.....

Have you tried this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477595
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Icfatpeople said:
Have you tried this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477595
Sent from my VS980 4G using xda app-developers app
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Holy cow. This might be the last piece of the puzzle. I will report back after trying this.

[UPDATED][10/23/2014] Bricked to the Bone D801 (T-Mobile LG G2)

LG D801 (T-Mobile) Bricked[/U][/B]
The device has been bricked and is in this condition:
Download mode shows as dots and is not recognized by Windows (only occasionally as "Unknown Device")
No custom recovery (it has been wiped in fastboot)
No ROM (system was wiped)
It makes a nice paperweight
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This device does not allow fastboot, unless there is a software issue (which I cannot purposely cause without ADB in a custom recovery).
I have tried every set of drivers on Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) and am unable to change the COM port to 41 because the device isn't recognized at all (it was being recognized last night, but the version of Windows I have didn't have ANY options to change the COM serial port).
No, a rooting method will not work (I'm a Recognized Developer, so trust me).
I have Linux and Windows 7 dual-booting.
I have used everything [URL="http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda%2FLG+G2%2FStock%2F"]HERE
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I have also tried THIS driver method (when the device was actually visible on Windows, but the driver never successfully installed).
I manually repartitioned the device using this method on Ubuntu, but accidentally used the stock recovery image.
I am trying to use this method, for Windows, with no luck (because of the phone not being recognized on Windows).
I have tried a friend's desktop with no luck. I have used different USB ports and cables, as well.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Especially if I could somehow trigger fastboot.
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Thanks in advance,
Mike Criggs

So you flashed LG's stock recovery, can you actually boot into that?

savoca said:
So you flashed LG's stock recovery, can you actually boot into that?
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It just sticks at the "Processing factory reset..." message.
I need a miracle here, haha.

Your download mode works if there are no blue circles when you start it.
Try installing ubuntu, knoppix etc under vmware and see if it gives you any errors.
also under windows watch the devices under device manager.

bender_007 said:
Your download mode works if there are no blue circles when you start it.
Try installing ubuntu, knoppix etc under vmware and see if it gives you any errors.
also under windows watch the devices under device manager.
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Oh if his download mode is just hanging at the loading screen but never gets to the loading circle it's most definitely a goner, considering his recovery hangs that probably confirms he dd'ed the wrong bootstack.
@MikeCriggs Check if you have fastboot mode when you try loading recovery or download mode (as the bootloader's fallback) - if not you need to RMA. No big deal I've killed 2 so far via bootloadery mischief.

Is there a JTAG like device out there that can fix this phone's hard bricks?

tiguy99 said:
Is there a JTAG like device out there that can fix this phone's hard bricks?
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JTAG is disabled for G2.

savoca said:
JTAG is disabled for G2.
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Has the op tried this method?

MikeCriggs said:
LG D801 (T-Mobile) Bricked
Thanks in advance,
Mike Criggs[/SIZE]
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Did you make sure that when you put your device in download mode that you changed the port to COM41 in device manager?

tiguy99 said:
Has the op tried this method?
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Thank god I'm good with hardware! I'll give this a try tomorrow, thank you!!!

Updated!
Thank you all for your help so far!

Updated!
Thank you all for your help so far!

MikeCriggs said:
Thank god I'm good with hardware! I'll give this a try tomorrow, thank you!!!
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No worries!
Keep us posted on how it goes.

[Q] L01F no download mode, no usb reading.

Hello. Please help me. I have a Japanese version of G2 (L-01F - DoCoMo) and i tried to flash an european version of kitkat because i couldn't update in OTA. Now the phone is bricked, it is bootlooping, the Download Mode doesn't work, it shows a few of blue dots and it stays there (the phone can't be recognized on PC using the USB cable). I can enter the Recovery Mode (the grey screen with LG logo) where the phone can be read by PC and using ADB tool is shown as "recovery". I can't use fastboot.exe because the device is not being recognized. What can i do? Thank you very much. 

unkn0wn68 said:
Hello. Please help me. I have a Japanese version of G2 (L-01F - DoCoMo) and i tried to flash an european version of kitkat because i couldn't update in OTA. Now the phone is bricked, it is bootlooping, the Download Mode doesn't work, it shows a few of blue dots and it stays there (the phone can't be recognized on PC using the USB cable). I can enter the Recovery Mode (the grey screen with LG logo) where the phone can be read by PC and using ADB tool is shown as "recovery". I can't use fastboot.exe because the device is not being recognized. What can i do? Thank you very much. 
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Can someone help me please ?

unkn0wn68 said:
Can someone help me please ?
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I have the same problem. Please tell me if you can fix it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/help/device-conecting-to-pc-download-mode-t2996249

ronen1n said:
I have the same problem. Please tell me if you can fix it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/help/device-conecting-to-pc-download-mode-t2996249
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Actually i'm trying to repair it since October 2014. No-one knows the solution. I went to 3 different GSM Services and they don't know what to do...
So...when i'm trying to put it in download mode it stays like this and the PC doesn't recognize it.
The only way to connect the phone to the computer is to put it in recovery mode (Backup & Restore) by holding Volume Up and Power Button at the same time with the phone turned off. It should appear something like this. The PC recognizes the phone but only in ADB. Look.
The third possible screen, which also is useless is this by typing in the CMD the following: "adb reboot recovery" (click). Here, the PC doesn't recognize the phone too.
Fastboot doesn't work.
And that's my problem. I don't know what to do.

unkn0wn68 said:
The PC recognizes the phone but only in ADB. Look.
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If there are any custom roms that will run on your phone, adb push it to the sdcard and flash in TWRP.

iowabowtech said:
If there are any custom roms that will run on your phone, adb push it to the sdcard and flash in TWRP.
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I have permission problems...

unkn0wn68 said:
I have permission problems...
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Your screenshot above shows the device being recognized via adb in recovery. What permission problems?

D802 no recovery no download mode

Hi guys,
First off all sorry about my english.
So, i´m having a huge problem. I was using a custom rom with Philz recovery. Then i tryed to get back to stock using LG flash tool. I got into download mode but it stoped at 10% then i´ve rebooted the phone. Now i can see the LG logo animation and the screen goes black. And that´s it. I can´t boot into recovery pressing the keys and i cant boot into download mode. I´ve tryed a linux method that i found in this site but the phone can´t be reconized.
Thank you for your pathience,
Please help meeeeeeeeeee!!!

jose_vilarinho said:
Hi guys,
First off all sorry about my english.
So, i´m having a huge problem. I was using a custom rom with Philz recovery. Then i tryed to get back to stock using LG flash tool. I got into download mode but it stoped at 10% then i´ve rebooted the phone. Now i can see the LG logo animation and the screen goes black. And that´s it. I can´t boot into recovery pressing the keys and i cant boot into download mode. I´ve tryed a linux method that i found in this site but the phone can´t be reconized.
Thank you for your pathience,
Please help meeeeeeeeeee!!!
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How does the device show up in device manager when connected to a windows machine, if you have one handy?

iowabowtech said:
How does the device show up in device manager when connected to a windows machine, if you have one handy?
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It´s not detected. U know that sound when we connect a device on the usb? Keeps doing that multiple times after the logo animation. Damn

jose_vilarinho said:
It´s not detected. U know that sound when we connect a device on the usb? Keeps doing that multiple times after the logo animation. Damn
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That sounds like what one would expect in Qualcomm qhsusb_bulk mode as it's trying to mount a bunch of "drives" that are actually partitions. Do you see that? If no, try expanding the entire device tree in device manager so you can see everything.

iowabowtech said:
That sounds like what one would expect in Qualcomm qhsusb_bulk mode as it's trying to mount a bunch of "drives" that are actually partitions. Do you see that? If no, try expanding the entire device tree in device manager so you can see everything.
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Can´t detect it. While doing those sounds multiple times nothing happens on windows and nothing different in the device manager.

jose_vilarinho said:
Can´t detect it. While doing those sounds multiple times nothing happens on windows and nothing different in the device manager.
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Well that's not a great sign. You long pressed power (15-20 seconds) to power off the device before trying download mode again right? If so, I'm not sure what to suggest.
Suppose worst case scenario, you could try forcing bulk as seen here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/general/lg-g2-unbrickable-fix-real-hard-brick-t2904404

iowabowtech said:
Well that's not a great sign. You long pressed power (15-20 seconds) to power off the device before trying download mode again right? If so, I'm not sure what to suggest.
Suppose worst case scenario, you could try forcing bulk as seen here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/general/lg-g2-unbrickable-fix-real-hard-brick-t2904404
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Damn. I don´t have knowledge to go through that process.

It's not as difficult as you might think. I've had my phone broken down far further than that to do an LCD replacement. If you do end up going that route, check carefully the model # markings once you remove the back cover. If you've owned your D802 for a short time, there have been many cases of D802's being sold with D800/D801 hardware inside.

iowabowtech said:
It's not as difficult as you might think. I've had my phone broken down far further than that to do an LCD replacement. If you do end up going that route, check carefully the model # markings once you remove the back cover. If you've owned your D802 for a short time, there have been many cases of D802's being sold with D800/D801 hardware inside.
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What happened when connected in linux.
But nothing different.

jose_vilarinho said:
What happened when connected in linux.
But nothing different.
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Have you attempted this to list the partitions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142

iowabowtech said:
Have you attempted this to list the partitions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
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Yeah. When i type "ls /dev/sd*" only shows "/dev/sda /dev/sda1 /dev/sda2 /dev/sda5 ".

jose_vilarinho said:
Yeah. When i type "ls /dev/sd*" only shows "/dev/sda /dev/sda1 /dev/sda2 /dev/sda5 ".
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Yeah that plus it not showing as bulk in Windows is not typical of the more easily fixable conditions. Strange that it does show bulk mode in the Ubuntu VM. I'm assuming you already tried to add that as a device as your popup described? That would need to be done. The only other option would be to try booting Ubuntu (or other distro) from a usb stick and see if your results change. But some distros have had issues recognizing bulk.

iowabowtech said:
Yeah that plus it not showing as bulk in Windows is not typical of the more easily fixable conditions. Strange that it does show bulk mode in the Ubuntu VM. I'm assuming you already tried to add that as a device as your popup described? That would need to be done. The only other option would be to try booting Ubuntu (or other distro) from a usb stick and see if your results change. But some distros have had issues recognizing bulk.
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When i try to add as a device i cant find it there. Maybe opening its the only option.