Please HELP!!!
can you guys please tell me is it possible to convert Sprint LG G2 (LS980) to International version (D802) firmware?
looking foward for your help.
thank you!
Yes it is possible with lots of searching and hacking. It is way easier to do permanent SIM unlock procedure and easier than that, use a custom ROM. See link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
Here's my knowledge from the conversion. I could follow the steps in that post but the phone never really worked right. The steps to make the phone work on GSM carriers caused menus to disappear from within the phone, such as ability to change APNs. It works but there's a better way.
I flashed an AOSP ROM to my phone. Shameless plug here for LiquidSmooth beta, I've had the least problems getting a working phone with that ROM, actually works out of the box. While on AOSP, I can replace my Sprint LTE SIM with that of another carrier, reboot the phone and then go to the *#*#4636#*#* menu and change radio mode to GSM. I'm using an AT&T SIM now, domestic even and can SMS, MMS and have HSPA+ data, no LTE. If for some silly reason I want to switch back to Sprint, just swap SIM card, reboot phone, change radio mode in the hidden menu. Simple.
Replace a D802 stock rom on a LS980 Stock rom
amcferrin90 said:
Yes it is possible with lots of searching and hacking. It is way easier to do permanent SIM unlock procedure and easier than that, use a custom ROM. See link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
Here's my knowledge from the conversion. I could follow the steps in that post but the phone never really worked right. The steps to make the phone work on GSM carriers caused menus to disappear from within the phone, such as ability to change APNs. It works but there's a better way.
I flashed an AOSP ROM to my phone. Shameless plug here for LiquidSmooth beta, I've had the least problems getting a working phone with that ROM, actually works out of the box. While on AOSP, I can replace my Sprint LTE SIM with that of another carrier, reboot the phone and then go to the *#*#4636#*#* menu and change radio mode to GSM. I'm using an AT&T SIM now, domestic even and can SMS, MMS and have HSPA+ data, no LTE. If for some silly reason I want to switch back to Sprint, just swap SIM card, reboot phone, change radio mode in the hidden menu. Simple.
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Thank you very much mate :highfive: ! but actually what i want is to have D802 (Stock) firmware on LS980. because D802 is getting updates so quickly. ( Knock Code) i searched for a way to convert but i couldn't find it. can you guys please tell me is it even possible? because both devices are have same hardware except the LTE band! looking forward for your advice. thank you! :good:
I know it's possible. I read once what has to be done. There's some trickery that has to be done in the build.prop which makes the phone think it's another model which would allow the flash. All I can say is search. It is on the XDA forum. The term used was CID change. Found a ton in 2 minutes all related to HTC One on Google, finding the G2 should be easy enough with search.
Once time converted, the frequencies GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 (3G), LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (4G) it work or not?
Please someone answer this last question .
Once converted, will the converted LS980 support the frequencies of D802 ( GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 (3G), LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (4G)) instead of the LS980 frequencies ?
igos2 said:
Please someone answer this last question .
Once converted, will the converted LS980 support the frequencies of D802 ( GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 (3G), LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (4G)) instead of the LS980 frequencies ?
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Simple answer is "No" . because frequencies are hardware things. we can only change softwares. LS980 will not have D802's frequencies by anyway.
GTRanushka said:
Please HELP!!!
can you guys please tell me is it possible to convert Sprint LG G2 (LS980) to International version (D802) firmware?
looking foward for your help.
thank you!
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Yes there is a way to do it but I don't know, me too I'm searching for this solution, because I bought a used LS980, and when I plugged it into PC the LG Support tool ask me if I want to upgrade the software of the phone (Into Lollipop) and the actual version at that time was D80230e, I let the authorized the LG Tool to download the update, and when finished, everything goes wrong the phone became unusable, when I push in a zone it react in another, and it was really hard to achieve the first steps of the configuration, when finished I decided to open the phone and look at the motherboard and bingo I found that it's an LS980, then I downloaded the LS980 firmware, I flashed it, and everything became OK, except the lost IMEI, then I tried to resotre the EFS backup that I done before that I upgrade it with LG Tool, and then the phone stay on the LG logo...Right now my phone is out of service, I use it as camera and nothing else...I'm searching for solution every time but I found anything...Is there any solution ?
What about changing motherboard only, will that work ?
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Yes there is a way to do it but I don't know, me too I'm searching for this solution, because I bought a used LS980, and when I plugged it into PC the LG Support tool ask me if I want to upgrade the software of the phone (Into Lollipop) and the actual version at that time was D80230e, I let the authorized the LG Tool to download the update, and when finished, everything goes wrong the phone became unusable, when I push in a zone it react in another, and it was really hard to achieve the first steps of the configuration, when finished I decided to open the phone and look at the motherboard and bingo I found that it's an LS980, then I downloaded the LS980 firmware, I flashed it, and everything became OK, except the lost IMEI, then I tried to resotre the EFS backup that I done before that I upgrade it with LG Tool, and then the phone stay on the LG logo...Right now my phone is out of service, I use it as camera and nothing else...I'm searching for solution every time but I found anything...Is there any solution ?
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Here's a link to that video which shows the possible convert, I found it from Vietnamian web site, but it don't give steps to do it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0lAUhyOXfg&feature=youtu.be I found it from here http://vietnamgsm.vn/threads/g2-ls980-convert-g2-d801-fix-all.9485/
this is ls980 but its on D802 firmware .... i don't know how .... got from China. they have been selling thousands like this for couple of years
They use a box (octoplus) to do it
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They use a box (octoplus) to do it
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i m havin Z3X. if you know the procedure, pls let us know
Deksinjo said:
What about changing motherboard only, will that work ?
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You can't do it because there is difference between connectors of screen and mother board
I have a solution for the lost imei only and i am looking for the change from ls980 to D802 firmware
How to recover IMEI ?
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On order to restore your IMEI you've just to flash your phone with the ZVD version and let the OTA updates install,then you'll recover your IMEI, but if you flash again with the ZVD you will lose it again
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hey
please sir i really need your help i can't get my lg g2 d802 32gb back i rooted it and everything was working fine when i try to flash twrp that was were it break my phone it stuck on (fastboot mode started) i used BoardDiag to unbreak it, now i can get download mode working but am a bit confused when i open battery cover i see (Ls980) but model number is d802. i tried about 2 to 3 kdz but the touch screen was not working i also try (LS980ZVE_03.51102.tot) touch screen was working perfect but sim was not reading. please sir help me i don't know what to do thanks in advance
I bought LG G2 d802 from ebay. the seller gave me a phone that had stickers that named d802, Imei of D802 and everything.
I tried to update the phone. it got stuck in lg logo. I fixed downloadmode after using a tutorial that I found in another forum. so now I have it (I had fastboot mode before)
But, everytime I try to flash the T-mobile KDZ file (D80120E_00), It fails at 2%.
What should I do?
Sorry for my English, Thank you.
theitay said:
I bought LG G2 d802 from ebay. the seller gave me a phone that had stickers that named d802, Imei of D802 and everything.
I tried to update the phone. it got stuck in lg logo. I fixed downloadmode after using a tutorial that I found in another forum. so now I have it (I had fastboot mode before)
But, everytime I try to flash the T-mobile KDZ file (D80120E_00), It fails at 2%.
What should I do?
Sorry for my English, Thank you.
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Same story With me...
!st backup your EFS... And Also make a nandroid before flashing anything...
theitay said:
I bought LG G2 d802 from ebay. the seller gave me a phone that had stickers that named d802, Imei of D802 and everything.
I tried to update the phone. it got stuck in lg logo. I fixed downloadmode after using a tutorial that I found in another forum. so now I have it (I had fastboot mode before)
But, everytime I try to flash the T-mobile KDZ file (D80120E_00), It fails at 2%.
What should I do?
Sorry for my English, Thank you.
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Murshad007 said:
Same story With me...
!st backup your EFS... And Also make a nandroid before flashing anything...
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Okay guys,
how can you be sure that you both have a D801 instead of a D802?
@theitay-why are you flashing an D801 firmware if you've just said your device is an D802?!?
why aren't you flashing a D802 in download mode?
there is a list of stock firmware available in the general section i believe.
if you can't find it let me know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Which will tell you to use this site to download firmware: http://storagecow.eu/index.php
and then i download http://storagecow.eu/Xda/LG G2/Stock/Europe OPEN D80220D_00.kdz
this is the Europe Open D80220D Version. i prefer to use this as i know Towel Root works.
Not tried it in H.
also worth reading this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/fix-lg-flash-tool-stuck-2-t3031112
hope you get your phone working
El_Nino9 said:
Okay guys,
how can you be sure that you both have a D801 instead of a D802?
@theitay-why are you flashing an D801 firmware if you've just said your device is an D802?!?
why aren't you flashing a D802 in download mode?
there is a list of stock firmware available in the general section i believe.
if you can't find it let me know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Which will tell you to use this site to download firmware: http://storagecow.eu/index.php
and then i download http://storagecow.eu/Xda/LG G2/Stock/Europe OPEN D80220D_00.kdz
this is the Europe Open D80220D Version. i prefer to use this as i know Towel Root works.
Not tried it in H.
also worth reading this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/fix-lg-flash-tool-stuck-2-t3031112
hope you get your phone working
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I got a new D802 Phone With IMEI matched Box.. But Seller is Fraud. It Have V20B on it... And when I open A webpage it goes to chinese Language...
I have Checked IMEI and its from Thailand.. LTE band 3 1800MHz should be working on it but it didn't accepts it..
After usage of a month.. The screen area of 4 5 6 row in dial pad and other applications stopped working..
I read on XDA that it may be a software problem, Reset my mobile twice and then go for Europe 20H KDZ Flash..
After Flashing My storage becomes 16GB, 10GB showing, All screen unresponsive to touch. Baseband unknown and IMEI null..
I knew this error comes of From wrong version of Firmware flashing..
I TOT flashed SEA 20GB 10C. And Thailand V20C and China Unicom V20C KDZ Flashed.. But all in vain..
So, After discussing in other forms, I have to advised to open my Mobile and physically check motherboard..
When I open it.
Bottom Left D801/ D803 on Black Body,
Sticker of LS980 On Top Right..
But My board is D801, Two from chips with silver encasing and Backside of motherboard also D801..
I Flashed D801 T Mobile KDZ and Storage becomes normal 32GB.. Touch in previous state. All working, except 4 5 6 and Hardware Key control activated..
But Baseband Still unknown and IMEI Null..
I have IMEI writeen in Paper. But is IMEI of Thailand D802. So I can't Use LG Mobile support Tool Also..
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Murshad007 said:
I Flashed D801 T Mobile KDZ and Storage becomes normal 32GB.. Touch in previous state. All working, except 4 5 6 and Hardware Key control activated..
But Baseband Still unknown and IMEI Null..
I have IMEI writeen in Paper. But is IMEI of Thailand D802. So I can't Use LG Mobile support Tool Also..
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so to clarify, you bought a 32GB phone from somewhere and the seller said it was a D802 but it turns out to be a D801?
from my understanding and what the other user has already mentioned, the EFS is messed up.
i don't think i'm allowed to fully discuss this on XDA but i'll try explain. i think you need some sort of back up of the EFS partition from yourself or a blank one.
i had a similar issue with my note 2 and ended up buying an octopus box. i know that the LG G2 is compatible with that box.
you can re write your IMEI. that box cost a lot. i know there have been free tools available, specially for qualcomm devices but i'm no expert in that department though.
other than your IMEI, you have a full working device?
El_Nino9 said:
so to clarify, you bought a 32GB phone from somewhere and the seller said it was a D802 but it turns out to be a D801?
from my understanding and what the other user has already mentioned, the EFS is messed up.
i don't think i'm allowed to fully discuss this on XDA but i'll try explain. i think you need some sort of back up of the EFS partition from yourself or a blank one.
i had a similar issue with my note 2 and ended up buying an octopus box. i know that the LG G2 is compatible with that box.
you can re write your IMEI. that box cost a lot. i know there have been free tools available, specially for qualcomm devices but i'm no expert in that department though.
other than your IMEI, you have a full working device?
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Its refurbished Set, and The Chinese Or Hong Kong person Managed To Put a D802 Thailand IMEI On it... And I thinks either they flashed a D802 Modified rom, Or Use Build.prop Edits to its look like D802..
I have even Checked With 3845#*802# hidden menu...
Check these two pictures also
IMEI isn't a big Issue. Baseband unknown is the real issue...
When Mobile is on It didn't recognized in LG Mobile support tool or LG PC Suit,
But in Download Mode LG mobile support tool recognized it as D802 and Software of D801, Giving option of Upgrade...
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Hi, I'm a new member in Xda, but i've been around for a while so I know that if there's a solution to my problem, it'd be probably coming from one of you guys, so thanks in advance ... !
So I bought a new Lg G2 a few days ago, it was in new condition, and both the label and rear cover tell it's a D802 version.
But I 've encountered some weird issues, first, when I type it's imei in imei.info it says it's A SIERRA WIRELESS device...
and lg's ota update center says it's not registered yet.
And yesterday when I tried to root via IOROOT25 method ( Because it's running kitkat 4.4.2) the recovery menu on the G2 shows some 80020c version on the top roght corner of the screen, which probably means it's a D800 model. (But on android info it says d802, and d80220c version....)
So I'd really appreciate some help from you guys, because I really want to root it, and maybe get Lollipop,
Will ioroot Brick it ?
And is there a way to save The Imei because that one feels a little weird and modified...
No one ?
Hi! Welcome to xda!?
I actually had a pretty similar problem on my own g2 (d802)
I bought it from aliexpress, my imei number showd it is a d800 model! But all other stuff in system showd d802..
The first thing you should do is open/ your back cover (there are instructions on YouTube) and check the real model, it sould be on the buttom left corner beneath the battery.
Mine showd it is ad802 but a friend of mine found out that his d802 was a fake one and he really got a d800 (allthough in system info ut showd d802! He bricked his device ?)
Anyways, if you see its a d802 you can use it with no fear i tried several roms on mine and all are perfect! Right now using cloudyg2 3.3 with dorimanx, and battery life is amazing!! ?
Oh and btw, ioroot didnt work for me, i also was on d80020c, but no fear! used stumproot and it worked flawlessly
Good luck! Tell me what you find out
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Hello frnds,
I just purchased a new g2 off from ebay and updated the phone using lg pc suite and boom!!! the phone stopped detecting any network. On diagonising, i figured out its IMEI became null.
When i purchased, the phone worked well and luckily i have noted down the imei number and the original firmware: D80220e(just could not find this firmware's .kdz anywhere on XDA) . So the first attempt was to reinstate the imei. But the pc just would detect the phone in both QPST and LG PC suite. So i checked online, the imei number belonged to UAE, so I flashed the UAE firmware using .kdz method. The phone went into a boot-loop plus it kept formatting itself with every boot.
Then i tried the indian firmware version, with this the touch drivers seem to have got currupted. it does not detect touch properly.
Then I read somewhere that such things can happen if the firmware flashed is of a different model. So i needed to check the exact model no. of my phone and so i opened by back cover just to find that some parts like antenna, nfc chip, back cover etc had 802 model no. on them while below the battery and on the F touch strip beside it, its given as LS980. Further, the back cover has 802t printed on it. Now i am totally confused what to do.
I had read on a post on XDA that some people are selling G2 for real cheap by mixing the left over spare parts of all g2 models as the model is about to close and hence they are clearing off all inventory. Looks like I am stuck with such a peice.
Please suggest what shall i do. Need help desperately.
My ebay vendor is situated in my city itself and he has more such peices.
Attaching pics, please see them and suggest accordingly.
krunalkamdar said:
Hello frnds,
I just purchased a new g2 off from ebay and updated the phone using lg pc suite and boom!!! the phone stopped detecting any network. On diagonising, i figured out its IMEI became null.
When i purchased, the phone worked well and luckily i have noted down the imei number and the original firmware: D80220e(just could not find this firmware's .kdz anywhere on XDA) . So the first attempt was to reinstate the imei. But the pc just would detect the phone in both QPST and LG PC suite. So i checked online, the imei number belonged to UAE, so I flashed the UAE firmware using .kdz method. The phone went into a boot-loop plus it kept formatting itself with every boot.
Then i tried the indian firmware version, with this the touch drivers seem to have got currupted. it does not detect touch properly.
Then I read somewhere that such things can happen if the firmware flashed is of a different model. So i needed to check the exact model no. of my phone and so i opened by back cover just to find that some parts like antenna, nfc chip, back cover etc had 802 model no. on them while below the battery and on the F touch strip beside it, its given as LS980. Further, the back cover has 802t printed on it. Now i am totally confused what to do.
I had read on a post on XDA that some people are selling G2 for real cheap by mixing the left over spare parts of all g2 models as the model is about to close and hence they are clearing off all inventory. Looks like I am stuck with such a peice.
Please suggest what shall i do. Need help desperately.
My ebay vendor is situated in my city itself and he has more such peices.
Attaching pics, please see them and suggest accordingly.
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refurbished phone to make sure what variant you have you need to open the phone and check the motherboard then what the motherborad says d800-d802 ls980 thats your variant and flash that rom variant... check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/general/warning-to-people-bought-phones-ebay-t2991195
raptorddd said:
refurbished phone to make sure what variant you have you need to open the phone and check the motherboard then what the motherborad says d800-d802 ls980 thats your variant and flash that rom variant... check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/general/warning-to-people-bought-phones-ebay-t2991195
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Thanks . As you rightly pointed out, its a ls980 model and not 802 as i was assuming.
Thanks a ton.
krunalkamdar said:
Thanks . As you rightly pointed out, its a ls980 model and not 802 as i was assuming.
Thanks a ton.
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your welcomed.