Hey.
I decided that I'll install a custom rom mostly because I want a better camera. Slow mo, 4K and more manual control with Xcam.
I'm on stock Kitkat, D802, German ROM, though I'm not from Germany.
Rooted with SRK tool.
How do I start, explain me with simple steps, from step one to last step.
I also know that first AutoRec by Cloudy has no thermal control and will burn your screen. So I need to install that AutoRec and then immediately flash that other TWRP recovery with thermal control?
And more serious question, how do I go back? I mean completely back to stock, no TWRP recovery, no root. Just like I bought it. I know you can do that on Samsung devices with ODIN, I read about LG Flash tool, it's the same thing?
And what If I brick it and I can't access download mode?
And one more, what ROMS do have "advanced driver" that Xcam needs for full potential?
Here's the link to the camera - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548974
I tried updating the bootstack on my LG G2 since it was having WiFi disconnect issues. After updating it with the Lollipop bootstack on a Lollipop ROM (Dirty Unicorns 5.1.1) I couldn't use the camera and flash light.
I then decided to just flash the stock LG G2 Lollipop KDZ and start afresh.
However, my phone became bricked into fastboot mode but I got out of it by flashing all the img files through fastboot. Now it is getting stuck at the LG logo and I can't enter fastboot or recovery now... I can access download mode but it says it's still rooted and when I go to flash a new KDZ (tried multiple versions) it says phone disconnected, or force closes the support tool.
I've been in this situation before but I can't remember how I got out of it...
I'm running Windows 8.1 and have read that you can't flash KDZ through the support tool on Windows 8/8.1 so I'm in the process of installing a Windows 7 virtual machine.
reeper250 said:
I tried updating the bootstack on my LG G2 since it was having WiFi disconnect issues. After updating it with the Lollipop bootstack on a Lollipop ROM (Dirty Unicorns 5.1.1) I couldn't use the camera and flash light.
I then decided to just flash the stock LG G2 Lollipop KDZ and start afresh.
However, my phone became bricked into fastboot mode but I got out of it by flashing all the img files through fastboot. Now it is getting stuck at the LG logo and I can't enter fastboot or recovery now... I can access download mode but it says it's still rooted and when I go to flash a new KDZ (tried multiple versions) it says phone disconnected, or force closes the support tool.
I've been in this situation before but I can't remember how I got out of it...
I'm running Windows 8.1 and have read that you can't flash KDZ through the support tool on Windows 8/8.1 so I'm in the process of installing a Windows 7 virtual machine.
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Oh my god.. What happend to you g2 ?
First, don't give up, sooner or later you are gonna unbrick your G2 in the end. I have been there too.
If you can get into download mode, you are very lucky.
Just Ignore root thing, it has nothing to do with flashing KDZ/TOT.
You got to learn how to use LG flashtool first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
My suggestion is that just stick to TOT tool instead of KDZ tool. Sometimes KDZ tool fails during flashing without proper reason.
And that problem often happens when you are going back to stock rom from CM12.1 roms like DU, BlissPop...
But one thing to remember, TOT tool would wipe out your internal memory.
Unplugging you external SD memory is recommended while doing KDZ/TOT flashing.
If you still fail with TOT tool.... It's no good. You may have to try short-circuit method.
Good luck.
ailing said:
Oh my god.. What happend to you g2 ?
First, don't give up, sooner or later you are gonna unbrick your G2 in the end. I have been there too.
If you can get into download mode, you are very lucky.
Just Ignore root thing, it has nothing to do with flashing KDZ/TOT.
You got to learn how to use LG flashtool first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
My suggestion is that just stick to TOT tool instead of KDZ tool. Sometimes KDZ tool fails during flashing without proper reason.
And that problem often happens when you are going back to stock rom from CM12.1 roms like DU, BlissPop...
But one thing to remember, TOT tool would wipe out your internal memory.
Unplugging you external SD memory is recommended while doing KDZ/TOT flashing.
If you still fail with TOT tool.... It's no good. You may have to try short-circuit method.
Good luck.
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Failed everything except TOT. The TOT took about 6-8 hours to download...
Flashed TOT and it booted fine, then updated to stock Lollipop with KDZ. It's currently working EXCEPT....
Camera doesn't work still, can't send a text because the "Messaging" app force closes, don't have the flash light, and I can't seem to start ABD to root it.
SD Card is working fine though. Using a 64GB formatted to FAT32 and restored all my pictures, music, etc.
The main thing is the camera and messaging app, plus the flash light is really handy when working on my car.
At least I have a working phone
Managed to get it recognised in device manager and ADB but when rooting it stops at 45%...
reeper250 said:
Managed to get it recognised in device manager and ADB but when rooting it stops at 45%...
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Oh... I think there's possibility your camera hardware has gone out of order.
When you are in LG stock rom, and still experience problem... well I guess it's not software problem.
Because TOT flashing is complete software factory reset. It revert everything to out of factory state.
And for rooting, sometimes it just get stuck. but suddenly it just get rooted. I can't explain the reason.
But you should remember one thing in mind, don't initialize V3. It's anti virus program, and it blocks rooting.
When you boot for the first time, you maybe was asked if you agree with V3 software, just choose don't agree and skip it.
If you still fail rooting, just flash KDZ/TOT again to go back to KitKat. When you're done with flashing KDZ/TOT, just stay there and don't update KK version because KK update could block rooting.
Of course you should not agree with V3 software install.
Use towel root, it's the most easiest way. go to towelroot.com and download apk. (click logo)
Root your G2 and use KitKat version of autorec to install TWRP.
ailing said:
Oh... I think there's possibility your camera hardware has gone out of order.
When you are in LG stock rom, and still experience problem... well I guess it's not software problem.
Because TOT flashing is complete software factory reset. It revert everything to out of factory state.
And for rooting, sometimes it just get stuck. but suddenly it just get rooted. I can't explain the reason.
But you should remember one thing in mind, don't initialize V3. It's anti virus program, and it blocks rooting.
When you boot for the first time, you maybe was asked if you agree with V3 software, just choose don't agree and skip it.
If you still fail rooting, just flash KDZ/TOT again to go back to KitKat. When you're done with flashing KDZ/TOT, just stay there and don't update KK version because KK update could block rooting.
Of course you should not agree with V3 software install.
Use towel root, it's the most easiest way. go to towelroot.com and download apk. (click logo)
Root your G2 and use KitKat version of autorec to install TWRP.
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Got root eventually. Not sure why but it worked after like the 6th time...
Is it the bootstack or something that's causing the camera and flash to stop working?
It only started having those issues when I installed the new bootstack.
I'm about to throw this stupid phone against the wall...
I cleared Cache and Dalvik Cache after successfully installing TWRP and it came up with "Security Error" and I can't boot
reeper250 said:
I'm about to throw this stupid phone against the wall...
I cleared Cache and Dalvik Cache after successfully installing TWRP and it came up with "Security Error" and I can't boot
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I can guarantee TOT flashing would revert everything to factory default state. So Even if bootstack has caused problem, after flashing TOT, everything should be back to normal. Because TOT flashing includes bootstack.
Tot flashing completely wipe out your G2 and rewrite EVERYTHING.
I am 100 percent sure that camera's malfunction has nothing to do with bootstack.
BTW, which version of autorec did you use ? There are two versions of autorec. You should not be mistaken.
Because KitKat autorec would destroy Lollipop's kernel and cause security error.
To my knowledge, XDA forum has only KK version which made by cloudyfa.
Even if you had security error, It's too early to give up.
First, Power off, and holding vol.up and connect USB. If you are lucky again, you would see download mode.
Or try to get into recovery by pressing vol.up and power.
At worst case, you can't get into recovery nor download mode, either.
But That doesn't mean you should throw out g2. You can still revive G2.
Recently I made how to revive bricked G2 (only F320 specific) in Korean. It's already known method.
You have to open back cover and disassemble to try short-circuit.
If you really want to try short-circuit method, I would make short translated version for you.
G2 is really hard to brick. So don't throw up until G2 is real dead.
Good luck
ailing said:
I can guarantee TOT flashing would revert everything to factory default state. So Even if bootstack has caused problem, after flashing TOT, everything should be back to normal. Because TOT flashing includes bootstack.
Tot flashing completely wipe out your G2 and rewrite EVERYTHING.
I am 100 percent sure that camera's malfunction has nothing to do with bootstack.
BTW, which version of autorec did you use ? There are two versions of autorec. You should not be mistaken.
Because KitKat autorec would destroy Lollipop's kernel and cause security error.
To my knowledge, XDA forum has only KK version which made by cloudyfa.
Even if you had security error, It's too early to give up.
First, Power off, and holding vol.up and connect USB. If you are lucky again, you would see download mode.
Or try to get into recovery by pressing vol.up and power.
At worst case, you can't get into recovery nor download mode, either.
But That doesn't mean you should throw out g2. You can still revive G2.
Recently I made how to revive bricked G2 (only F320 specific) in Korean. It's already known method.
You have to open back cover and disassemble to try short-circuit.
If you really want to try short-circuit method, I would make short translated version for you.
G2 is really hard to brick. So don't throw up until G2 is real dead.
Good luck
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I probably installed the wrong AutoRec then...
Flashed the KDZ again and booted but it's saying "System UI has stopped", com.android.phone has stopped", etc.
I guess I have to TOT flash again and start over... again...
reeper250 said:
I probably installed the wrong AutoRec then...
Flashed the KDZ again and booted but it's saying "System UI has stopped", com.android.phone has stopped", etc.
I guess I have to TOT flash again and start over... again...
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In normal case, after flashing TOT, there should not be any problem at all. Because It's in factory default condition. I mean, it's like the first time you open up the package right after you buy.
As for your case, I think something is seriously wrong.
Make sure you flashed right TOT matched to your F320. As you already know, there are 3 variants, F320S, F320K, F320L.
Ah.. I almost forgot. If you want to try aosp roms other than LG stock rom, you can try when you are in KitKat, too. While you are in KK, don't update KK version. Because updated KK version blocks rooting.
Right after flashing KK tot/kdz, try towel root. It's the easiest rooting tool.
You can download it at towelroot.com
After rooting, install supersu and use KK autorec (which made by cloudyfa) to install TWRP.
But In my opinion you should figure out why stock rom has system UI crash.
In authorized LG service center, engineer uses the same TOT tool. In theory you can't have any problem after flashing TOT. unless there are some damaged hardware.
This is all I can help. Hope you solve the problem.
ailing said:
In normal case, after flashing TOT, there should not be any problem at all. Because It's in factory default condition. I mean, it's like the first time you open up the package right after you buy.
As for your case, I think something is seriously wrong.
Make sure you flashed right TOT matched to your F320. As you already know, there are 3 variants, F320S, F320K, F320L.
Ah.. I almost forgot. If you want to try aosp roms other than LG stock rom, you can try when you are in KitKat, too. While you are in KK, don't update KK version. Because updated KK version blocks rooting.
Right after flashing KK tot/kdz, try towel root. It's the easiest rooting tool.
You can download it at towelroot.com
After rooting, install supersu and use KK autorec (which made by cloudyfa) to install TWRP.
But In my opinion you should figure out why stock rom has system UI crash.
In authorized LG service center, engineer uses the same TOT tool. In theory you can't have any problem after flashing TOT. unless there are some damaged hardware.
This is all I can help. Hope you solve the problem.
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TOT is for my F320S, just flashed it again and it worked.
Installed AutoRec LP and it worked. Ended up installing Dirty Unicorns 5.1.1 which worked.
Camera and flash still don't work.
I remember this happened to me ages ago but I can't remember how I fixed it
ailing said:
In normal case, after flashing TOT, there should not be any problem at all. Because It's in factory default condition. I mean, it's like the first time you open up the package right after you buy.
As for your case, I think something is seriously wrong.
Make sure you flashed right TOT matched to your F320. As you already know, there are 3 variants, F320S, F320K, F320L.
Ah.. I almost forgot. If you want to try aosp roms other than LG stock rom, you can try when you are in KitKat, too. While you are in KK, don't update KK version. Because updated KK version blocks rooting.
Right after flashing KK tot/kdz, try towel root. It's the easiest rooting tool.
You can download it at towelroot.com
After rooting, install supersu and use KK autorec (which made by cloudyfa) to install TWRP.
But In my opinion you should figure out why stock rom has system UI crash.
In authorized LG service center, engineer uses the same TOT tool. In theory you can't have any problem after flashing TOT. unless there are some damaged hardware.
This is all I can help. Hope you solve the problem.
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Hello it is easy to provide me links to f320s .tot and .dll ?
LG g2 d802 not accepting fastboot commands
reeper250 said:
I tried updating the bootstack on my LG G2 since it was having WiFi disconnect issues. After updating it with the Lollipop bootstack on a Lollipop ROM (Dirty Unicorns 5.1.1) I couldn't use the camera and flash light.
I then decided to just flash the stock LG G2 Lollipop KDZ and start afresh.
However, my phone became bricked into fastboot mode but I got out of it by flashing all the img files through fastboot. Now it is getting stuck at the LG logo and I can't enter fastboot or recovery now... I can access download mode but it says it's still rooted and when I go to flash a new KDZ (tried multiple versions) it says phone disconnected, or force closes the support tool.
I've been in this situation before but I can't remember how I got out of it...
I'm running Windows 8.1 and have read that you can't flash KDZ through the support tool on Windows 8/8.1 so I'm in the process of installing a Windows 7 virtual machine.
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if anyone can help me. I dont know if it'is a hard brick or not, but i can go to the fastboot mode only. when i try to erase some partitions tho i get this error FAILED (remote: failed to erase partition) and my phone says Failure sending erase group start command to the card(RD;2).
I've tried to flash files too but nothing seems to work since everything leads me to an error and the phone says this when i try to flash it :Failure sending write group start command to the card(RD;2).
if anyone is able to help me, i would very much appriciate
This is my first post, so I want to say "Hello" for everybody!
I need Your help. I bought a month ago smartphone LG G2 in korean version F320S. Now, I want install new soft CloudyG3 3.3 on my phone. But i can't update it to Android 5..It "says", android is newest. But it's stupid, i have KitKat on phone, and in net wrote, newest is Lollipop. When i trying installing Cloudy on KitKat, it write that file with CloudyRom is broken (i downloaded it two times). If i could download stock ROM from net, there isn't any problem, but link to stock soft on XDA for my version on F320S are "dead". For F320K and F320L are good, for my F320S isn't work. Can anyone will be so good and share with me an active link to my stock Lollipop firmware? Or will put it in share hosting, like a rapidshare.com or similar?
Well, don't install stock Lollipop, you don't need it in order to install Cloudy.
Assuming that you are on stock KitKat, unrooted - follow these steps:
1) Enable USB debugging and root the phone using DP tools
2) Find KitKat Autorec for F320S and blastagator TWRP 3.0.2-0 - copy the files to the phone, install and run Autorec like a normal app - if everything is successful it will boot TWRP 2.7 for you.
3) When you are in recovery mode - install TWRP 3.0.2-0, reboot the recovery.
4) Make a backup of the EFS and copy it to your computer, just in case.
5) Highly recommended - wipe data, cache, system, internal storage and reboot the recovery.
6) Copy the Cloudy ROM and the hybrid bootstack for F320S to your device and install them.
You're all set. It shouldn't take you more than 15 minutes.