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[Q] Sprint LG G2 Bricked by Custom Recovery

Sorry to bother everyone, but I am in a really sticky situation here. I don't know much about rooting and recovery, and have run into a real issue, so I will try to explain as best I can. I rooted my phone no problem and installed a custom recovery that didn't work at all, so I left it and forgot about it. Today, I tried to update my phone but when it rebooted I simply got the message: [830] Fastboot mode started then below it says: [830]udc_start() and will not advance. I cannot do anything with the phone when I plug it in nor can I access any of the files aw it doesn't seem to be recognized, and when I boot into recovery I just get the screen with the same message. I tried putting it into download mode, but it just said 0% and no messages about drivers or anything popped up onto my screen. I am in a real pinch here fellas, and I really hope you guys can help me out. Thank you all in advance.

jpbhello said:
Sorry to bother everyone, but I am in a really sticky situation here. I don't know much about rooting and recovery, and have run into a real issue, so I will try to explain as best I can. I rooted my phone no problem and installed a custom recovery that didn't work at all, so I left it and forgot about it. Today, I tried to update my phone but when it rebooted I simply got the message: [830] Fastboot mode started then below it says: [830]udc_start() and will not advance. I cannot do anything with the phone when I plug it in nor can I access any of the files aw it doesn't seem to be recognized, and when I boot into recovery I just get the screen with the same message. I tried putting it into download mode, but it just said 0% and no messages about drivers or anything popped up onto my screen. I am in a real pinch here fellas, and I really hope you guys can help me out. Thank you all in advance.
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Just hold the power button for 10-15 seconds and it will reboot.

heroforme said:
Just hold the power button for 10-15 seconds and it will reboot.
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When I make it reboot I just get the same screen.

jpbhello said:
When I make it reboot I just get the same screen.
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Google search lg stock ROM xda and follow the steps.. Been there done that

joewaz said:
Google search lg stock ROM xda and follow the steps.. Been there done that
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I can't boot into recovery though, which every guide I find has me do, and putting it into download mode doesn't work. It isn't recognized on my computer either.

jpbhello said:
I can't boot into recovery though, which every guide I find has me do, and putting it into download mode doesn't work. It isn't recognized on my computer either.
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You have to read carefully.. Do as it says.. It works.. You have to download the right drivers and then get it in download mode and then flash stock rom... I don't have the time to tell you every step but that's what needs to be done
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jpbhello said:
I can't boot into recovery though, which every guide I find has me do, and putting it into download mode doesn't work. It isn't recognized on my computer either.
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Here's the link.. That's all I got time for.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

Here are a few screenshots that can help you guys identify the issue. First is a screenshot of the lg support tool, which recognizes my phone as a "testmodel"
The next is an image of what happens when I try to upgrade recovery.
Also, the lg mobile support tool doesn't even have the ls980 drivers. Can anyone give me instructions on where to go from here?

joewaz said:
You have to read carefully.. Do as it says.. It works.. You have to download the right drivers and then get it in download mode and then flash stock rom... I don't have the time to tell you every step but that's what needs to be done
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Here's the link.. That's all I got time for.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
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I've tried that guide already, but I get stuck right here, as it says the process failed.

jpbhello said:
I've tried that guide already, but I get stuck right here, as it says the process failed.
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It says you have a different model.. Which model do you have
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jpbhello said:
I've tried that guide already, but I get stuck right here, as it says the process failed.
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You have the wrong files.. Make sure you download the files for your phone.. Their are many models. That's why its failing.. Read everything before you take action.

joewaz said:
It says you have a different model.. Which model do you have
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You have the wrong files.. Make sure you download the files for your phone.. Their are many models. That's why its failing.. Read everything before you take action.
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Thank you everyone, the issue was fixed! After verifying the files, looks like I picked up the wrong TOT file. Had so many of them downloaded over trying to fix this I confused them . Thank you for all of the help, I truly appreciate it. I'm not sure if I am supposed to close the thread or if a moderator will do it or what the protocol is, but consider the issue resolved .

jpbhello said:
Thank you everyone, the issue was fixed! After verifying the files, looks like I picked up the wrong TOT file. Had so many of them downloaded over trying to fix this I confused them . Thank you for all of the help, I truly appreciate it. I'm not sure if I am supposed to close the thread or if a moderator will do it or what the protocol is, but consider the issue resolved .
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Your welcome.. Sorry I didn't have time to help better yesterday... Fixing bricked phones is my thing lol

[Q]How do you fix Lg Optimus L3 on bootloop?

I have T-Mobile LG Optimus L3 that was rooted with Kingo without a recovery (I'm a noob). A while ago my phone became irresponsive so I hard-reset it( also because I'm a newb). When I was done, my phone was stuck on bootloop. It would get to the white T-Mobile screen then loop there. I tried using the LG Mobile Support Tool but an error would occur at 4%. I don't know what to do. Can you please help.

It's no big deal.
tmojeed said:
I have T-Mobile LG Optimus L3 that was rooted with Kingo without a recovery (I'm a noob). A while ago my phone became irresponsive so I hard-reset it( also because I'm a newb). When I was done, my phone was stuck on bootloop. It would get to the white T-Mobile screen then loop there. I tried using the LG Mobile Support Tool but an error would occur at 4%. I don't know what to do. Can you please help.
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Try using the KDZ method to flash your phone. So it will be back to it's stock ROM. You can find the KDZ update method here
PS. If you still have doubts I could walk you through. Cheer up!

Different problem here... e400
I was using Cm9 SDmerge by gellmar, I was flashed V10D Brazil, and o got a bootloop (or recovery) i had never seen, my phone is totally bricked, no hard reset, adb can not recognize my phone, KDZ yes but not solve my problem, the only way is Medusa box? anyone can help me? tnxx

Detroit Inferno said:
Try using the KDZ method to flash your phone. So it will be back to it's stock ROM. You can find the KDZ update method here
PS. If you still have doubts I could walk you through. Cheer up!
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Thanks but I bull****ed to T-Mobile : angel: so they are going to send me new one. :good:

tmojeed said:
Thanks but I bull****ed to T-Mobile : angel: so they are going to send me new one. :good:
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That's cool. So you opted the easy way. Huh? Anyways, Just glad that you figured out a solution of your own.
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lucascerqueira said:
I was using Cm9 SDmerge by gellmar, I was flashed V10D Brazil, and o got a bootloop (or recovery) i had never seen, my phone is totally bricked, no hard reset, adb can not recognize my phone, KDZ yes but not solve my problem, the only way is Medusa box? anyone can help me? tnxx
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OKay. So you tried out differrent things. But if you could explain briefly why the KDZ did not work for you, it will be much easier to solve the puzzle.
Could you get your phone in emergency mode?

lucascerqueira said:
I was using Cm9 SDmerge by gellmar, I was flashed V10D Brazil, and o got a bootloop (or recovery) i had never seen, my phone is totally bricked, no hard reset, adb can not recognize my phone, KDZ yes but not solve my problem, the only way is Medusa box? anyone can help me? tnxx
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try this:
http://www.modaco.com/topic/355799-tut-lg-l3-cw-recovery-bootloop-fix/

Detroit Inferno said:
That's cool. So you opted the easy way. Huh? Anyways, Just glad that you figured out a solution of your own.
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OKay. So you tried out differrent things. But if you could explain briefly why the KDZ did not work for you, it will be much easier to solve the puzzle.
Could you get your phone in emergency mode?
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I don't know why kdz do not work, i had never seen this, I can put on Emergency Mode but, when KDZ finish flash the phone splash a white screen and back to LG logo, adb says only "device not found" , and fastboot says <waiting for device>

lucascerqueira said:
I don't know why kdz do not work, i had never seen this, I can put on Emergency Mode but, when KDZ finish flash the phone splash a white screen and back to LG logo, adb says only "device not found" , and fastboot says <waiting for device>
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If the phone is not turning back on even after the KDZ update, then chances are that you have hard-bricked your phone. In the KDZ update, does the log says 'UPDATE SUCCESSFUL' message?.

Detroit Inferno said:
If the phone is not turning back on even after the KDZ update, then chances are that you have hard-bricked your phone. In the KDZ update, does the log says 'UPDATE SUCCESSFUL' message?.
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No kdz sometimes says "Wparam=100; Lparam=6" and sometimes says only FINISHED but still the error
srry for bad english

lucascerqueira said:
No kdz sometimes says "Wparam=100; Lparam=6" and sometimes says only FINISHED but still the error
srry for bad english
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"Wparam=100; Lparam=6" are errors denoting that the update was not successful. And the 'finished' message indicates that the process is complete. But, it must show that "Update Successful' in the log. Understand that. Try to re-install the LG mobile drivers and then flash it.

Detroit Inferno said:
"Wparam=100; Lparam=6" are errors denoting that the update was not successful. And the 'finished' message indicates that the process is complete. But, it must show that "Update Successful' in the log. Understand that. Try to re-install the LG mobile drivers and then flash it.
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thanks for help man, but for me the only way was send it to service center...
it cust me R$140,00 (US$70,00)

Alright dude. Glad for you!..

Help with imei null

i have bin trying to use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942417 to fix my imei but the pc only shows com ports when the device is download mode. i have tried to flash efs backup from someone else but no effect ....yah i know its not legal but that ddnt work either. i have flashed stock jb via tot many tyms still nothing. i am starting to think that since the phone came with a 802 firmware i should flash a tot from 802 jb... even though the backcover of the phone is written 801. will that help??:confused
edit....also when i flash the stock d801 jb the phone is constantly rebooting could that be a sign that its not meant to be ....should i download the d802 tot

Don't you have a backup in your recovery?
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i have bin trying to use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942417 to fix my imei but the pc only shows com ports when the device is download mode. i have tried to flash efs backup from someone else but no effect ....yah i know its not legal but that ddnt work either. i have flashed stock jb via tot many tyms still nothing. i am starting to think that since the phone came with a 802 firmware i should flash a tot from 802 jb... even though the backcover of the phone is written 801. will that help??:confused
edit....also when i flash the stock d801 jb the phone is constantly rebooting could that be a sign that its not meant to be ....should i download the d802 tot
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ceza1380 said:
Don't you have a backup in your recovery?
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not my backup. i tried with someone elses backup which has efs backup but nothing changed

Try these links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451390
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582811
v.konvict said:
not my backup. i tried with someone elses backup which has efs backup but nothing changed
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Also this link tells how to restore lost IMEI on LG G2. Please read carefully and do what they want. Maybe there is chance for you. I wish you can fix your phone buddy :good:
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-backup-and-restore-lost-imei-on-lg-g2/

ceza1380 said:
Try these links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451390
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582811
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Also this link tells how to restore lost IMEI on LG G2. Please read carefully and do what they want. Maybe there is chance for you. I wish you can fix your phone buddy :good:
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-backup-and-restore-lost-imei-on-lg-g2/
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i am currently trying http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-backup-and-restore-lost-imei-on-lg-g2/ but my touch screen is broken so the part were i have to select to set usb diag i can click it. is there any app that you know that can set usb diag for me.

v.konvict said:
i am currently trying http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-backup-and-restore-lost-imei-on-lg-g2/ but my touch screen is broken so the part were i have to select to set usb diag i can click it. is there any app that you know that can set usb diag for me.
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okay nevermind the rotation i managed to force rotation and select usb diag ...but when i try to the backup i get disk error while writing to file. any workarounds??

So your phone gives that error or pc? What ROM installed right now?
v.konvict said:
okay nevermind the rotation i managed to force rotation and select usb diag ...but when i try to the backup i get disk error while writing to file. any workarounds??
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ceza1380 said:
So your phone gives that error or pc? What ROM installed right now?
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i have stock 4.4.2 rom. the error is in qpst. step number 12 in http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-backup-and-restore-lost-imei-on-lg-g2/
sorry but would know how to use efs proffesional

v.konvict said:
i have stock 4.4.2 rom. the error is in qpst. step number 12 in http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-backup-and-restore-lost-imei-on-lg-g2/
sorry but would know how to use efs proffesional
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Hi, Did you solve your problem with the IMEI, I have exactly the same problem

Meppolan said:
Hi, Did you solve your problem with the IMEI, I have exactly the same problem
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nop i ddnt fix it. actually i continued to flash kdz until i f****ed it up. had to change the motherboard.

v.konvict said:
nop i ddnt fix it. actually i continued to flash kdz until i f****ed it up. had to change the motherboard.
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oooer.... didn't think you could possibly damage the motherboard from kdz flashes!

Meppolan said:
oooer.... didn't think you could possibly damage the motherboard from kdz flashes!
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Nop only with the wrong kdz flash.
The phone ddnt have download mode...no recovery n was not booting up...

I think my G2 is bricked :(

I had a rooted LG G2 D802 on EE with KK update that was working fine until today...
I tried to flash a nice custom rom to it and well, to cut a long story short something went wrong and the next thing i know i have a phone which only shows up as about 10 hdd's in windows, and as QHSUSB_BULK in device manager.
I couldn't get it to go into download mode or anything, so i followed the Unbricking guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
Unfortunately this appeared to do nothing for the phone, so i used the Tung Lee guide and this also did nothing.
After i did the above guide the phone was no longer recognised in windows or Linux, but thanks to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/general/lg-g2-unbrickable-fix-real-hard-brick-t2904404
I was able to at least get it back to the state it was in in the first place.
After following all these guides i am now at a loss as to how to sort my phone out,and i'm hoping someone here can point me in the right direction for a fix..
When the phone was working, i put the imei into the firmware engine and it found me the D80220H firmware, i have tried using the bin files from the first guide and from D80220B as well with no luck, so i was wondering if one of the above guides do indeed work, how can i get the .img files i need from a D80220H KDZ?
Its been a long night and i'm now currently without my phone, i'm hoping someone can help and i can get my beloved G2 back to a working state before the weekend.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post.
Tony

Have you simply tried the LG Flash Tool? When it happened to me once, i simply reg
Flashed kdz using this tool and voila!!! Try and report

@Shadowhunta Are you using the twrp IMG from that first guide? That might explain why this isnt working. Extract the kdz using this tool
Flash the aboot, boot and laf then try download mode.

wisefreakz said:
Have you simply tried the LG Flash Tool? When it happened to me once, i simply reg
Flashed kdz using this tool and voila!!! Try and report
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Gonna try this during my lunchbreak today!
Art Vanderlay said:
@Shadowhunta Are you using the twrp IMG from that first guide? That might explain why this isnt working. Extract the kdz using this tool
Flash the aboot, boot and laf then try download mode.
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I was using the TWRP from that post, but then i downloaded the latest one and that didn't make any difference, I haven't tried that tool properly yet to get the .img files needed from the KDZ i have for D80220H, but i have flashed the aboot, boot and laf of D80220B and that didn't help either, i couldn't get it into recovery mode, download mode or anything! With the first tutorial i managed to get it into Hard reset mode, but it just hung on processing.
Thanks for the suggestions, i will try them during lunch and get back to you both, thank you so far!
Anyone else had the same problem as me, keep the suggestions coming, all are helpful and appreciated

wisefreakz said:
Have you simply tried the LG Flash Tool? When it happened to me once, i simply reg
Flashed kdz using this tool and voila!!! Try and report
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Tried this, no dice
Flash tool keeps telling me my phone is disconnected even though its seen as QHSUSB_BULK and as about 10 local disks in disk manager lol

Shadowhunta said:
Tried this, no dice
Flash tool keeps telling me my phone is disconnected even though its seen as QHSUSB_BULK and as about 10 local disks in disk manager lol
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follow this tutorial... same problem as yours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d5b_osUTug

wisefreakz said:
follow this tutorial... same problem as yours
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Followed that, still nothing, won't boot into recovery mode, only thing it does is show in windows as a load of local disks, and QHSUSB_BULK in device manager with a yellow exclamation mark
I've followed all the advice so far given and none of it worked, i think i'm screwed :/

Art Vanderlay said:
@Shadowhunta Are you using the twrp IMG from that first guide? That might explain why this isnt working. Extract the kdz using this tool
Flash the aboot, boot and laf then try download mode.
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Tried this too, nothing, it won't go into download mode.

I have the same problem, please do tell me if any of you find a solution.
I am seriously stuck

What model you guys have?

wisefreakz said:
What model you guys have?
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I have D802.

Switched999 said:
I have D802.
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Same, D802.
I phoned LG on saturday and have decided to send it in for repair, i only need it to keep me going till November then i can get the G4.

Well LG have tajen their sweet time, i won't be getting the envelope to send it back in until monday.
Soooo if i can get this fixed before then i would be very happy!
Does anyone else have any ideas please?

Stuck in download mode, can't boot to fastboot either, PLEASE HELP!

First of all, sorry if this in wrong section or its already covered, I tried many similar post but nothing helped me.
I had my phone rooted and custom rom installed, then today I tried to install a new rom and now I think I got my phone bricked,
It says in download mode ( partly ) and can't do anything with that, my phone is F320L model, please see the attached picture to see where I am stuck,
Please help me to get my phone running back.
thanks,
Nuwan.

nuwaus said:
First of all, sorry if this in wrong section or its already covered, I tried many similar post but nothing helped me.
I had my phone rooted and custom rom installed, then today I tried to install a new rom and now I think I got my phone bricked,
It says in download mode ( partly ) and can't do anything with that, my phone is F320L model, please see the attached picture to see where I am stuck,
Please help me to get my phone running back.
thanks,
Nuwan.
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can skr tools help here?

raptorddd said:
can skr tools help here?
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Please guide me how can I go into fastboot mode from here or fix the Download Mode, I think my download mode is broken,
thanks

raptorddd said:
can skr tools help here?
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Update 1 : I got "Download Mode" working with help of SRK Tools, now trying to flash with Flash tool, but it does not work for me yet, where can I find proper KDZ file to flash, I'm trying with "F320L30D_00.kdz"
please help...
Thanks

nuwaus said:
Update 1 : I got "Download Mode" working with help of SRK Tools, now trying to flash with Flash tool, but it does not work for me yet, where can I find proper KDZ file to flash, I'm trying with "F320L30D_00.kdz"
please help...
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687260
not sure about 30D
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475045

raptorddd said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687260
not sure about 30D
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475045
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Thank you for the reply,
I tried this way, then i get this
but in back of my phone it clearly mentioned F320L
I'm confused what to do now,
please help..
thanks.

nuwaus said:
Thank you for the reply,
I tried this way, then i get this
but in back of my phone it clearly mentioned F320L
I'm confused what to do now,
please help..
thanks.
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mmmm.. its funny is your phone a f320L does it have memory card slot.? and removable battery.? or is it refurbished with different motherboard.?
or the file or step you are doing is wrong.
post that picture here the guy there should help you hes very friendly.. just be very specific adn give him all info..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

raptorddd said:
mmmm.. its funny is your phone a f320L does it have memory card slot.? and removable battery.? or is it refurbished with different motherboard.?
or the file or step you are doing is wrong.
post that picture here the guy there should help you hes very friendly.. just be very specific adn give him all info..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
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Hi,
Yes, it has memory card slot and removable battery,
And i'm very sure, earlier I used F320L based roms and worked well.
I think some strange thing happened when unbrick with SRK tools, BTW now i'm downloading D802 firmware to install,
please let me know if there anything to fix this issue,
thanks!!

nuwaus said:
Hi,
Yes, it has memory card slot and removable battery,
And i'm very sure, earlier I used F320L based roms and worked well.
I think some strange thing happened when unbrick with SRK tools, BTW now i'm downloading D802 firmware to install,
please let me know if there anything to fix this issue,
thanks!!
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no dont download anythhing or flash until you know what model is it.. tell that to hyelton tha has memory card slot and removable battery.. and that you have used roms before... dont do anyting just wait till he tells you what to do. dont mess with it anymore..

raptorddd said:
no dont download anythhing or flash until you know what model is it.. tell that to hyelton tha has memory card slot and removable battery.. and that you have used roms before... dont do anyting just wait till he tells you what to do. dont mess with it anymore..
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It's F320L, it's clearly mentioned on the back panel of the phone, and in the sticker underneath the batter, also I've used F320L based roms earlier.
But now it act as a D802, I don't know why
Please note, I have no access to Download, fastboot or ADB right now, only thing I can do is boot(end up in boot loop) and go into factory reset option by pressing and holding VOL+ and POWER

nuwaus said:
It's F320L, it's clearly mentioned on the back panel of the phone, and in the sticker underneath the batter, also I've used F320L based roms earlier.
But now it act as a D802, I don't know why
Please note, I have no access to Download, fastboot or ADB right now, only thing I can do is boot(end up in boot loop) and go into factory reset option by pressing and holding VOL+ and POWER
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okey tell him that, and wait for his help , i dont know he does.. so follow what he suggest. good luck

raptorddd said:
okey tell him that, and wait for his help , i dont know he does.. so follow what he suggest. good luck
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I will, thanks!