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Requirement :
Should haveWugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit installed on your computer [with all updates installed ( not necessary),Should wait for it to download necessary updates for your device ( If no net connection then also no prob just wait) ]
( To download nrt visit wugfresh site(can't post link soory) )
You should how to connect your device using nrt, else, follow these steps,
Navigate to about phone section, while you are in the About Phone section, click on the Build Number option seven times to enable Developer mode. Then,go back to settings menu scroll down to developer options, in the Developer mode options, enable USB debugging. A screen will pop up on your phone when the program attempts to make a connection. Make sure to allow it.
Installing drivers :If the program and computer aren't recognizing your device, you will have to install software drivers. In the Nexus Root Toolkit, click on the "Full Driver Installation Guide" button and follow steps one to four. This is the most difficult part of the process. Be sure to follow the steps exactly.
Should know how to boot into bootloader.( can't post a link on where to find out sorry)
How to find if your nexus is bricked:
You see a message "Boot failed...." on your device.
The device is not booting but is staying on boot animation screen for long time (>30 minnutes).
The device is bootlooping means the device is rebooting again and again upto boot animation.
And any other problem that might result in your device, not being able to boot.
What you should do:
Don't panic this error is 100% rectifiable.
if you happened to end up in "boot failed" message on your device after the computer you were using switched off halfway through the flashing process.Then you have to restart your computer and then boot your nexus into bootloader mode and connect it to your computer.
Open Nrt ( Nexus root toolkit)
You should select change in your model type and set "select the android build you are currently running to the version of android you were trying to flash if you were trying to flash some other ROM, then just leave this step.
Then select "soft-bricked or bootloop" or "device is on or normal" depending on your device's current state and press on "Flash stock + Unroot".
you will have to either download a factory image and browse to it when asked so by the software, or let the software download it for you.
( For obtaining factory image for your nexus and search for your device based on build number of your device... )
All the screen on your computer read and do as necessary (Most of the times it is "OK" button that you have to press)
The device should be back to normal after it reboots.
Else just let me know......!
This can be done without a toolkit, Flashing factory image with fastboot instead.
Toolkits cause many of the issues on here, learning to do it manually with fastboot can both avoid issues, and fix issues. And teach people valuable skills.... As adb/fastboot are essential tools, especially with a Nexus. ?
But thanks for the info. Contributions like this are always good. ?
Problems with "Boot Failed"
visnkmr said:
Requirement :
Should haveWugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit installed on your computer [with all updates installed ( not necessary),Should wait for it to download necessary updates for your device ( If no net connection then also no prob just wait) ]
( To download nrt visit wugfresh site(can't post link soory) )
You should how to connect your device using nrt, else, follow these steps,
Navigate to about phone section, while you are in the About Phone section, click on the Build Number option seven times to enable Developer mode. Then,go back to settings menu scroll down to developer options, in the Developer mode options, enable USB debugging. A screen will pop up on your phone when the program attempts to make a connection. Make sure to allow it.
Installing drivers :If the program and computer aren't recognizing your device, you will have to install software drivers. In the Nexus Root Toolkit, click on the "Full Driver Installation Guide" button and follow steps one to four. This is the most difficult part of the process. Be sure to follow the steps exactly.
Should know how to boot into bootloader.( can't post a link on where to find out sorry)
How to find if your nexus is bricked:
You see a message "Boot failed...." on your device.
The device is not booting but is staying on boot animation screen for long time (>30 minnutes).
The device is bootlooping means the device is rebooting again and again upto boot animation.
And any other problem that might result in your device, not being able to boot.
What you should do:
Don't panic this error is 100% rectifiable.
if you happened to end up in "boot failed" message on your device after the computer you were using switched off halfway through the flashing process.Then you have to restart your computer and then boot your nexus into bootloader mode and connect it to your computer.
Open Nrt ( Nexus root toolkit)
You should select change in your model type and set "select the android build you are currently running to the version of android you were trying to flash if you were trying to flash some other ROM, then just leave this step.
Then select "soft-bricked or bootloop" or "device is on or normal" depending on your device's current state and press on "Flash stock + Unroot".
you will have to either download a factory image and browse to it when asked so by the software, or let the software download it for you.
( For obtaining factory image for your nexus and search for your device based on build number of your device... )
All the screen on your computer read and do as necessary (Most of the times it is "OK" button that you have to press)
The device should be back to normal after it reboots.
Else just let me know......!
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Well I had a different kind of problem.
My Nexus was running fine in 4.4.4 when I rooted it since it was out of warranty. It upgraded to Lollipop 5.0 without a problem and continued to function in rooted state.
It made several attempts at updating to 5.0.2 but always ended with "Failed" message. I figured unrooting the device might help with the OS upgrade. It did not and screwed up everything. I then Set it to Factory default and it went to wiped 5.0 state. Then disaster struck. I tried rooting it , unfortunately with older Chainfire which bricked the device and would not let me install 5.0. So I tried to force install 4.4.4 and then the device got bricked. I simply get the message "Boot Failed" I boot into fastboot mode and I get the basic display with green start in the upper right corner, large Android icon in the center of the screen and the standard fine text on the lower let side. Unfortunately Windows ( x64 - Ultimate) insists on recognising the device as "Unknown Device" and when I go into properties this is is what is states ...
"Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)"
Do you think I might have better luck if I tried this on a Win XP machine ? I have both, x86 and x64.
Now, can you please tell me how I can get around this problem ?
BTW I do remember olden days of Cassiopeia PDAs before the flash memory came on the stage. The original OS would be on a plugged in masked rom daughter board in the event of losing all battery power. You could always force it to load it and get to factory mode. I think it is high time Android device manufacturers reverted to this process. I believe it can live side by side with the current system at a very marginal higher cost but have a whole lot of satisfied and LOYAL customers. It would give the user ability to go to factory mode albeit without any OS updates/upgrades but a fully functional device.
Would very much appreciate your feedback.
Yesterday my brother rooted his G2 and deleted some apps, including Calendar. Now most of the settings and keyboard don't work. He gave the phone to me and I can't even connect it to the computer in other modes than "charge only". WiFi doesn't work too. I tried finding out answers by myself but couldn't find anything I can understand.
Edit 1 - Hard reset didn't work. The phone was bought from Finland so I think it's the International version.
nakkivene said:
Yesterday my brother rooted his G2 and deleted some apps, including Calendar. Now most of the settings and keyboard don't work. He gave the phone to me and I can't even connect it to the computer in other modes than "charge only". WiFi doesn't work too. I tried finding out answers by myself but couldn't find anything I can understand.
Edit 1 - Hard reset didn't work. The phone was bought from Finland so I think it's the International version.
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Did you perform any kind of back up before deleting the phones system apps?
If you didn't your best bet would be too simply Return to Stock Firmware.
Next time don't delete important system applications!
d00lz said:
Did you perform any kind of back up before deleting the phones system apps?
If you didn't your best bet would be too simply Return to Stock Firmware.
Next time don't delete important system applications!
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I did everything in that guide, but the problem is that my pc doesn't recognize the G2 so I can't flash it.
When I connect the G2 into the computer the G2 shows error message "Unfortunately Settings has stopped" (translated) and doesn't give any other options than charge only mode.
Edit 1 - The phone shows up as "HID-compliant vendor-defined device" and "USB Input Device" under "Human Interface Devices" in device manager.
nakkivene said:
I did everything in that guide, but the problem is that my pc doesn't recognize the G2 so I can't flash it.
When I connect the G2 into the computer the G2 shows error message "Unfortunately Settings has stopped" (translated) and doesn't give any other options than charge only mode.
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That guide requires you install ADB drivers (so you phone gets detected by the PC) and then to enter download mode.
You shouldn't be getting a "Settings has stopped" error in Download Mode.
Install ADB Drivers.
How to Enter Download Mode on LG G2
Your phone must be turned off before starting the steps from this guide.
So, press power button and select “power off”.
Then, press the volume up button on your LG G2.
While you are holding the volume up button, plug in your phone’s USB cable.
Keep pressing the Volume up button until the download mode is being displayed.
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I installed the ADB drivers but the phone can't get into download mode.
All problems fixed!
If anyone has the same issues, here's what I did to fix them:
1. Read this thread , stopped after step 9. The device showed up in Device Manager as Qualcomm 9006 or something like that.
2. Did this.
3. Entered download mode
4. Used LG Mobile Support (downloadable from LG website) to "fix update error".
5. Downloaded Google keyboard apk and moved it to the phone using MTP.
6. Installed the app.
Firstly, I'd like to start by saying that I am making this post because there is little information on the T-Mobile LG K7(K330) and what little information is found is scattered throughout the site.
The LG K7 is a budget phone and you do get the biggest bang for your buck if money is tight. Right now, you can get the Walmart version (for $50!) and flash it to T-Mobile which I will explain in the steps below.
I HAVE ONLY TESTED THIS ON THE WALMART FAMILY MOBILE VERSION OG THE LG K7, THIS PROBABLY WON'T WORK WITH OTHER DEVICES
This is a really great phone and awesome phone to start developing on if one chooses to do so. That being said, let's go ahead and flash the phone to T-Mobile if you haven't already. Most of this information came from Billybobjoe13245's Beautiful Post
Disclaimer: I tested this on Android Lollipop version 5.1.1 and that's what worked. Feel free to try whatever you feel but in any case, I am not responsible for what YOU do to YOUR device, if YOU mess up, YOU will have to deal with the consequnces. Now that that's out of the way,
You're going to need:
Windows Computer with Administative Priviledges (because LG binaries)
An LG K7 (K330)
A USB Cable
About 20 minutes
Once you have all those ready, start downloading the necessary files:
LG UP Software (You're looking for Lab Version 1.10) OFFICIAL | MIRROR
LG Mobile Driver Software(I used ver. 4.0.4.0 but the latest might work) TESTED VERSION | LATEST OFFICIAL
The "WEB_K33010h_00.kdz" file from Billybobjoe13245's Mega Repo
And now it begins.
Install the Mobile Driver Software
Install the LG UP Software
Turn you LG K7 off
Turn on your K7 while holding the DOWN button to boot into Download Mode
Open the LG UP Software
Select "Upgrade" in the separator between the two lists
Hover over "BIN FILE" under "FILE TYPE" and you should see three dots (...) to select a file
Here you select where you've downloaded the WEB file
Click start and let it do it's thing
Once it is finished it will reboot your device and tell you that it has been completed. You should now be able to use a T-Mobile nano-SIM card with absolutely no issues.
Next you Probably want to
ROOT YOUR DEVICE
THIS WILL COMPLETELY WIPE YOUR PHONE SO BACK UP WHATEVER YOU NEED TO
You'll need an internet connection for this to work properly . Let's go:
Make sure your phone has enough charge (%75+)
Go to Settings > General > About Phone > Software Info
Click Build Number 7 times or until it says "You are now a developer"
Go back to General Settings
Go to "Developer Options"
Enable "OEM Unlock"
Enable "USB Debugging"
Next youl'll want to make sure that you have the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) installed. If you don't have it , these guys have your back. Make certain that it is correctly installed and that you can access it using your command line.
Download this Team Win Recovery Project image on your PC (it's from my mirror)
Make sure it 's in the folder that ADB is in or that ADB can recognize
Plug in your phone into your computer if it's not already
You'll want to boot into the bootloader using adb so type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Wait for it to reboot into the bootloader (shouldn't take long)
MAKE SURE THAT IT SAYS "BOATLOADER UNLOCKED" ON THE TOP LEFT, IF NOT
Type the follow to confirm that it sees your device:
Code:
fastboot devices
If you see you're device, all is good. Now we have to unlock the bootloader with:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
If it reboots, use adb to go back to the bootloader
Time to flash the recovery with:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-image-3.img
Finally:
Code:
fastboot reboot
You now have the TWRP recovery on your phone but YOU'RE NOT DONE AS YOU DONT HAVE ROOT PERMISSIONS and your phone should have been wiped clean so you might have to reinput your details.
To finish getting root access:
Make sure youer phone is still plugged in
Download ChainFire's SuperSu on your computer
Move SuperSu from wherever you downloade it to your device
Reboot your phone into recovery by turning it off and turning it back on while HOLDING the UP button.
You should see the TWRP recovery screen.
Click install and choose the SuperSU zip file that you downloaded from ChainFire's site
If you want, you can select "Reboot after Installation" if you wish.
Swipe the slider all the way to right to start the install
Reboot
You should now have SuperSu on your device , allowing you root access
That's all you need if all you wanted is to root, but you're probably going to want BusyBox, Xposed Framework and an Equalizer if you're like me because by default the sound is terrible and Equalizers like Viper4Android makes it a whole lot better and works with Spotify! Let's get started:
How to get BusyBox
It's actually pretty simple.
Go to Play Store
Search "BusyBox"
Download "BusyBox" or "BusyBox Pro" by Stephen(Stericson)
Install it
Open it
Select the directory where you would like it installed, I installed in both "/system/xbin" and "system/bin" for everything to work how I wanted
It will ask you to grant it Root Permissions, select "GRANT"
Wait for it to install
You now have BusyBox!
If you don't know what BusyBox is, to put it shortly , it's a set of command line tools for Unix and Unix-like systems, like Android, to make things a bit more developer friendly. You can read more at he BusyBox official site.
Next I'll show you how to get the
Xposed Framework
Most of this information came from this post so if you need more information, read that post.
Go to Settings > General and select "Security" under the "Privacy" Category.
Scroll down to the "Phone Administration" category and make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked.
Download The Xposed 3.1 apk installer on your phone
Install it
The actual framework won't work because you have to install it in your recovery so then,
Download the LG K7 Xposed Framework image and put it on your phone's internal storage
Reboot into recovery and Install the Xposed Framework image you just put on your device.
Once it is installed, you can reboot and it should be working in the app.
Lastly, if you want better sound, you'll want
ViPER4ANDROiD
Most (if not all) of this information came from this post.
Go to Settings > General > Developer Options
Scroll down to the "Media Category" and select "Use AwesomePlayer (deprecated)" as Viper won't work with NuPlayer
Download SELinux Mode Changer OFFICIAL | MIRROR
Install it
Open it and grant it Root Permissions
Select Permissive Mode
Download this version of ViPER4ANDROiD | MIRRIR
Reboot into Recovery and Install the ViPER4ANDROiD zip file
Once it's done, you can reboot
Open the ViPER4ANDROiD app
It will ask you to install/update the driver
It should continue with no problems and you should have better sound
And you're done! That's everything I know thus far. There are no custom ROMs yet but I want to attempt on working on one(although I've never developed or ported a ROM before) as soon as I get all the information on how to do so . Be sure to thank the Original Posters/Developers and donate to them if you have the means as they put a lot of time and effort into bringing you the best experience possible.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know if I forgot something or if there is a type and I will fix it right away!
i have a K7 from metropcs, but sim unlocked working absolutely perfectly on tmobile. all i did was get metropcs to unlock my sim, and i was only with them for nearly 2 weeks, not 90 days. anyways, we have a twrp for the lg k7 thread here on xda too, with lots of other modding talk going on in it http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/qa-metro-pcs-lg-k7-lgms330-t3331678 btw, there is no such thing as an official team win recovery project for the k7, it is ported to the k7.
simms22 said:
i have a K7 from metropcs, but sim unlocked working absolutely perfectly on tmobile. all i did was get metropcs to unlock my sim, and i was only with them for nearly 2 weeks, not 90 days. anyways, we have a twrp for the lg k7 thread here on xda too, with lots of other modding talk going on in it http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/qa-metro-pcs-lg-k7-lgms330-t3331678 btw, there is no such thing as an official team win recovery project for the k7, it is ported to the k7.
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Thank you for the reply. I remember seeing this post but wasn't sure if it worked for the K330, I had only put things in this thread that I tested but I will try the image pointed out in your post and add it. I will also edit out the "official twrp" statement. Thanks again for the feedback.
Bughora said:
Thank you for the reply. I remember seeing this post but wasn't sure if it worked for the K330, I had only put things in this thread that I tested but I will try the image pointed out in your post and add it. I will also edit out the "official twrp" statement. Thanks again for the feedback.
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yea, the k7 isnt popular enough for official twrp
Nice writeup OP.
Unfortunately, I picked up the TMobile branded K7, unlocked the bootloader, then attempted to flash twrp -- I can never boot into TWRP (I get the red exclamation warning).
Is there any hope for me?
If I return it and and then pick up the walmart one will it support my Tmobile 4G/LTE?
Thanks.
ladendroid said:
Nice writeup OP.
Unfortunately, I picked up the TMobile branded K7, unlocked the bootloader, then attempted to flash twrp -- I can never boot into TWRP (I get the red exclamation warning).
Is there any hope for me?
If I return it and and then pick up the walmart one will it support my Tmobile 4G/LTE?
Thanks.
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its the same phone, doesnt mattrr if metropcs or tmobile. maybe youre not flashing it right? there could be a whole lot of other mistakes you vould be doing as well. describe how you are flashing twrp please, and ill try to help you.
ladendroid said:
Nice writeup OP.
Unfortunately, I picked up the TMobile branded K7, unlocked the bootloader, then attempted to flash twrp -- I can never boot into TWRP (I get the red exclamation warning).
Is there any hope for me?
If I return it and and then pick up the walmart one will it support my Tmobile 4G/LTE?
Thanks.
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If that's the easiest route for you then yes, I picked up the Walmart Family Mobile version, flashed the T-Mobile kdz and now I'm using the Simple Prepaid plan(which means I get Binge On.)
Bughora said:
If that's the easiest route for you then yes, I picked up the Walmart Family Mobile version, flashed the T-Mobile kdz and now I'm using the Simple Prepaid plan(which means I get Binge On.)
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you like binge on? i dont. i have their unlimited plan(average around 30gb per month), and disable binge on. id rather watch whatever i watch in its full quality
simms22 said:
you like binge on? i dont. i have their unlimited plan(average around 30gb per month), and disable binge on. id rather watch whatever i watch in its full quality
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I wasn't aware that they had an unlimited plan but I usually just use it for music and YouTube videos from time to time. The plan I'm on is 40 bucks so I can't complain
Bughora said:
I wasn't aware that they had an unlimited plan but I usually just use it for music and YouTube videos from time to time. The plan I'm on is 40 bucks so I can't complain
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yea, they do, and its getting more expensive as we go on. i signed up when it was 65, so its 65 for me now as well. but it cost 90 now. when they just started with binge on, i noticed my youtube always lagging. when i disabled it, no more lag, and stuff looks great in 2K
simms22 said:
its the same phone, doesnt mattrr if metropcs or tmobile. maybe youre not flashing it right? there could be a whole lot of other mistakes you vould be doing as well. describe how you are flashing twrp please, and ill try to help you.
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Thanks, I'll attempt to add more details. I purchased this phone (walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-LG-K7-TD-Prepaid-Smartphone/51671353).
Model #: LG-K330
Software version: K33010h
1. Used windows (via virtualization) to update to WEB_K33010h_00.kdz and it worked.
1a. enable dev settings, usb debug, oem unlock.
2. Downloaded adb bridge for Mac which comes with adb and fastboot commandline tools
3. plug in phone and ran 'adb reboot bootlader' to enter bootloader in order to use fastboot to unlock
4. run 'fastboot oem unlock', rebooted and use 'adb reboot bootloader' to flash twrp -- I now see bootloader unlocked in upper left
5. run '.fastboot flash recovery twrp-image-3.img' and 'fastboot reboot'
6, at this point I just shut off my phone and attempt to enter recovery with "Reboot your phone into recovery by turning it off and turning it back on while HOLDING the UP button."
It is at that point I see the android icon with a red exclamation. I have to pull out my battery to reboot the phone.
[Sat Oct 22 14:18] ~/Downloads/Android : ./Mac/adb reboot bootloader
[Sat Oct 22 14:18] ~/Downloads/Android : ./Mac/fastboot devices
3da30d9 fastboot
[Sat Oct 22 14:18] ~/Downloads/Android : ./Mac/fastboot flash recovery ~/Downloads/twrp-image-3\(1\).img
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'recovery' (12614 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.401s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.510s]
finished. total time: 0.913s
[Sat Oct 22 14:21] ~/Downloads/Android : ./Mac/fastboot reboot
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.001s
[Sat Oct 22 14:21] ~/Downloads/Android : ./Mac/adb reboot recovery
It then reboots and red exclamation.
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ladendroid said:
Thanks, I'll attempt to add more details. I purchased this phone (walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-LG-K7-TD-Prepaid-Smartphone/51671353).
Model #: LG-K330
Software version: K33010h
1. Used windows (via virtualization) to update to WEB_K33010h_00.kdz and it worked.
1a. enable dev settings, usb debug, oem unlock.
2. Downloaded adb bridge for Mac which comes with adb and fastboot commandline tools
3. plug in phone and ran 'adb reboot bootlader' to enter bootloader in order to use fastboot to unlock
4. run 'fastboot oem unlock', rebooted and use 'adb reboot bootloader' to flash twrp -- I now see bootloader unlocked in upper left
5. run '.fastboot flash recovery twrp-image-3.img' and 'fastboot reboot'
6, at this point I just shut off my phone and attempt to enter recovery with "Reboot your phone into recovery by turning it off and turning it back on while HOLDING the UP button."
It is at that point I see the android icon with a red exclamation. I have to pull out my battery to reboot the phone.
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Before step 5, try copying this into the cmd prompt:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-image-3.img
and then allow it to make modifications to your system. Then go to reboot > bootloader and then let it install supersu, then flash the TWRP image in step 5. This fixed the red triangle problem for me. Also, once you are back in android, tap the notification for SuperSU and tap TWRP to let it finish the process.
Hey, @Bughora I can't seem to boot to recovery via the key combo you describe. I hold Vol-UP and then press and hold power while still holding Vol-UP and also tried without holding power, but it doesn't take me to TWRP. If I hold both Power+Vol-UP, oddly it will start optimizing apps again but if I don't continue to hold Power, it just boots normally... am I misinterpreting what you mean in the OP?
EDIT: Other methods of getting to recovery like "adb reboot recovery" work flawlessly.
QuickNET Tech said:
Before step 5, try copying this into the cmd prompt:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-image-3.img
and then allow it to make modifications to your system. Then go to reboot > bootloader and then let it install supersu, then flash the TWRP image in step 5. This fixed the red triangle problem for me. Also, once you are back in android, tap the notification for SuperSU and tap TWRP to let it finish the process.
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You were right on the money. Thank you so much! :good::good::good:
ladendroid said:
Before step 5, try copying this into the cmd prompt:
You were right on the money. Thank you so much! :good::good::good:
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You're welcome. Also, try this version of TWRP which will let you boot into TWRP with the hardware keys described in the OP. Here is a snippet of the OP explaining how:
Twrp with button combo.
With device off press and hold power and volume down until LG logo pops up quickly release the power and press power quickly until the factory reset dialog pops up press volume down to yes press power to select than it will show the same dialog with yes already selected use power to select and you will be taken to Twrp recovery.
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I know it says factory reset, but it will take you to TWRP. If you are hesitant (like I was initially), boot to recovery with ADB first, make a backup, and then try it. Good luck, and happy modding!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/twrp-m1-lg-k7-t3462130
TWRP for T-Mobile & Metro PCS
In case you missed it, czarsuperstar created Twrp for the K7 (Metro/T - Mobile)
(XDA link)
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update:
Doh! I just saw that the TWRP link is posted just above this post. :silly:
Okay so I'm very new to all this so I apologize ahead of time if my issue is super simple but I don't know what to do. I've been following the steps word for word (had a couple minor hiccups) and I'm at the point where I need to install supersu. I moved the zip file to my internal storage, then when I attempt to restart the phone in recovery mode it automatically goes into download mode followed by freezing at software update, instead of letting me choose to install supersu as the steps state. Can someone help me figure this out please?
EDIT: Well it took me a while but I figured out my issue. From what I understand, the twrp was successfully flashed on my phone but when rebooting the manufacturer kernal was wiping that recovery and replacing with the stock recovery. Instead of rebooting with adb I manually turned off my phone then booted up my phone into the recovery and the twrp menu came up!
Bughora said:
Firstly, I'd like to start by saying that I am making this post because there is little information on the T-Mobile LG K7(K330) and what little information is found is scattered throughout the site.
The LG K7 is a budget phone and you do get the biggest bang for your buck if money is tight. Right now, you can get the Walmart version (for $50!) and flash it to T-Mobile which I will explain in the steps below.
I HAVE ONLY TESTED THIS ON THE WALMART FAMILY MOBILE VERSION OG THE LG K7, THIS PROBABLY WON'T WORK WITH OTHER DEVICES
This is a really great phone and awesome phone to start developing on if one chooses to do so. That being said, let's go ahead and flash the phone to T-Mobile if you haven't already. Most of this information came from Billybobjoe13245's Beautiful Post
Disclaimer: I tested this on Android Lollipop version 5.1.1 and that's what worked. Feel free to try whatever you feel but in any case, I am not responsible for what YOU do to YOUR device, if YOU mess up, YOU will have to deal with the consequnces. Now that that's out of the way,
You're going to need:
Windows Computer with Administative Priviledges (because LG binaries)
An LG K7 (K330)
A USB Cable
About 20 minutes
Once you have all those ready, start downloading the necessary files:
LG UP Software (You're looking for Lab Version 1.10) OFFICIAL | MIRROR
LG Mobile Driver Software(I used ver. 4.0.4.0 but the latest might work) TESTED VERSION | LATEST OFFICIAL
The "WEB_K33010h_00.kdz" file from Billybobjoe13245's Mega Repo
And now it begins.
Install the Mobile Driver Software
Install the LG UP Software
Turn you LG K7 off
Turn on your K7 while holding the DOWN button to boot into Download Mode
Open the LG UP Software
Select "Upgrade" in the separator between the two lists
Hover over "BIN FILE" under "FILE TYPE" and you should see three dots (...) to select a file
Here you select where you've downloaded the WEB file
Click start and let it do it's thing
Once it is finished it will reboot your device and tell you that it has been completed. You should now be able to use a T-Mobile nano-SIM card with absolutely no issues.
Next you Probably want to
ROOT YOUR DEVICE
THIS WILL COMPLETELY WIPE YOUR PHONE SO BACK UP WHATEVER YOU NEED TO
You'll need an internet connection for this to work properly . Let's go:
Make sure your phone has enough charge (%75+)
Go to Settings > General > About Phone > Software Info
Click Build Number 7 times or until it says "You are now a developer"
Go back to General Settings
Go to "Developer Options"
Enable "OEM Unlock"
Enable "USB Debugging"
Next youl'll want to make sure that you have the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) installed. If you don't have it , these guys have your back. Make certain that it is correctly installed and that you can access it using your command line.
Download this Team Win Recovery Project image on your PC (it's from my mirror)
Make sure it 's in the folder that ADB is in or that ADB can recognize
Plug in your phone into your computer if it's not already
You'll want to boot into the bootloader using adb so type:
Wait for it to reboot into the bootloader (shouldn't take long)
MAKE SURE THAT IT SAYS "BOATLOADER UNLOCKED" ON THE TOP LEFT, IF NOT
Type the follow to confirm that it sees your device:
If you see you're device, all is good. Now we have to unlock the bootloader with:
If it reboots, use adb to go back to the bootloader
Time to flash the recovery with:
Finally:
You now have the TWRP recovery on your phone but YOU'RE NOT DONE AS YOU DONT HAVE ROOT PERMISSIONS and your phone should have been wiped clean so you might have to reinput your details.
To finish getting root access:
Make sure youer phone is still plugged in
Download ChainFire's SuperSu on your computer
Move SuperSu from wherever you downloade it to your device
Reboot your phone into recovery by turning it off and turning it back on while HOLDING the UP button.
You should see the TWRP recovery screen.
Click install and choose the SuperSU zip file that you downloaded from ChainFire's site
If you want, you can select "Reboot after Installation" if you wish.
Swipe the slider all the way to right to start the install
Reboot
You should now have SuperSu on your device , allowing you root access
That's all you need if all you wanted is to root, but you're probably going to want BusyBox, Xposed Framework and an Equalizer if you're like me because by default the sound is terrible and Equalizers like Viper4Android makes it a whole lot better and works with Spotify! Let's get started:
How to get BusyBox
It's actually pretty simple.
Go to Play Store
Search "BusyBox"
Download "BusyBox" or "BusyBox Pro" by Stephen(Stericson)
Install it
Open it
Select the directory where you would like it installed, I installed in both "/system/xbin" and "system/bin" for everything to work how I wanted
It will ask you to grant it Root Permissions, select "GRANT"
Wait for it to install
You now have BusyBox!
If you don't know what BusyBox is, to put it shortly , it's a set of command line tools for Unix and Unix-like systems, like Android, to make things a bit more developer friendly. You can read more at he BusyBox official site.
Next I'll show you how to get the
Xposed Framework
Most of this information came from this post so if you need more information, read that post.
Go to Settings > General and select "Security" under the "Privacy" Category.
Scroll down to the "Phone Administration" category and make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked.
Download The Xposed 3.1 apk installer on your phone
Install it
The actual framework won't work because you have to install it in your recovery so then,
Download the LG K7 Xposed Framework image and put it on your phone's internal storage
Reboot into recovery and Install the Xposed Framework image you just put on your device.
Once it is installed, you can reboot and it should be working in the app.
Lastly, if you want better sound, you'll want
ViPER4ANDROiD
Most (if not all) of this information came from this post.
Go to Settings > General > Developer Options
Scroll down to the "Media Category" and select "Use AwesomePlayer (deprecated)" as Viper won't work with NuPlayer
Download SELinux Mode Changer OFFICIAL | MIRROR
Install it
Open it and grant it Root Permissions
Select Permissive Mode
Download this version of ViPER4ANDROiD | MIRRIR
Reboot into Recovery and Install the ViPER4ANDROiD zip file
Once it's done, you can reboot
Open the ViPER4ANDROiD app
It will ask you to install/update the driver
It should continue with no problems and you should have better sound
And you're done! That's everything I know thus far. There are no custom ROMs yet but I want to attempt on working on one(although I've never developed or ported a ROM before) as soon as I get all the information on how to do so . Be sure to thank the Original Posters/Developers and donate to them if you have the means as they put a lot of time and effort into bringing you the best experience possible.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know if I forgot something or if there is a type and I will fix it right away!
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Recovery error 1003
Other then that phone is working fine lgk7 k330. How do I fix this ?
johnsmith1987 said:
Recovery error 1003
Other then that phone is working fine lgk7 k330. How do I fix this ?
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Try installing this official version of TWRP with the TWRP app. Or using this command in terminal
Code:
dd if='/path/to/TWRP/image' of='/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery'
Also, if that doesn't work. It's most likely because you didn't unlock the bootloader. Go to "Step Nine: Unlocking The Bootloader" on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/ref-metro-pcs-lg-k7-lgms330-t3362555
Billybobjoe13245 said:
Try installing this official version of TWRP with the TWRP app. Or using this command in terminal
Also, if that doesn't work. It's most likely because you didn't unlock the bootloader. Go to "Step Nine: Unlocking The Bootloader" on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/ref-metro-pcs-lg-k7-lgms330-t3362555
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Ill try again
I have oem unlock checked
*EVERY ACTION YOU PERFORM FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK*
That to be said, let's start: i am currently running the latest official nightly build on my d855 and it took me a while to get there. I couldn't find any (real) step-by-step-guide, where i would not have to google any errors or anything else.
Everything you find here is NOT my own knowledge, it is just compilation of sources, that i found on the internet.
Note:
Android 6.0: if you are on 6.0 and you always updated so you're on the latest security-patch-level the one-click-root-method won't work. I recommend downgrading your phone, which will be explained in the following.
Android 5.0: if you're on 5.0 you need to upgrade to 6.0 anyways, bc you need a different baseband-version to install LineageOS. This will also be explained in the following.
1. Make a backup of your phone
this is recommended, although i didn't do this, this is why i am not gonna explain it one here. I just saved my pics and contacts and did a factory reset, restarted my phone, did all the "first time turned on stuff" and connected to my wifi.
Note: Make sure your phone is charged to 60% at least
2. Download the following
a. Download LG G3 Drivers 4.0.4 and install them (i believe there are more recent ones, but this worked for me)
b. Download LG UP
- Download: LG UP Ver. 1.14: LGUP_Install_Ver_1_14_3.msi and LGUP_8974_DLL_Ver_0_5.MSI
- Make sure to install the DLL first and then the other .msi
SOURCE: Thanks to hyelton
c. Download the proper KDZ for you phone.
Note: I got this infos from a german site.
This is the 30C KDZ for the 32gb AND 16gb version: Download here
SOURCE: Thanks to mr bo
3. Downgrade/Upgrade your android-version
1. Turn off your phone.
2. Run LG UP (the tool you just installed) and press okay when you see the error message, that no phone is connected.
3. Press "Volume Up" on your phone and HOLD it, connect your phone to you computer via USB 2.0 PORT! This is important, bc connecting via 3.0 won't let LG UP recognize your phone.
4. Your phone is now in download-mode and LG UP should have recognized your phone.
5. Press SELECT, click on UPGRADE, then click on FILE PATH, choose you prefered .KDZ.
6. i recommend refurbishing your phone (This will wipe your entire system and make a clean install).
CLOSE LG UP and start it back up. The .KDZ should still be there. Now select REFURBISH and click on START. Wait until 100% completed and you phone has booted up completely.
Source and further information: Hail hyelton!
Also here is a youtube video: Thanks to kiaTech
4. Root your phone
1. Download the latest kingroot.apk from here.
2. Connect your phone (turned on, after all the "first time turned on stuff") and move the .apk to your Download-folder.
3. Open the (stock) filemanager on your phone and navigate to Downloads.
4. Install the kingroot.apk (enable third party .apk, when asked)
5. Open the app and root your phone (it's simple, believe me).
6. Your phone is now rooted (leave it turned on, DON'T restart)
5. Install TWRP and update to the latest version
1. Download this pack and unzip it.
2. Move the AutoRecMMD855.apk to your phone and install it just like kingroot.apk before.
3. Open the app and follow the instructions.
4. You now got TWRP on your phone.
SOURCE for #4 and #5 till here: Thanks to tute123456
5. Boot into recovery mode (either with the app itself i think or manually. If you have to do it manually. Turn of your phone. Press POWER and VOLUME DOWN at the same time until the screen shows soemthing. Release and immideatly press again. Your phne will ask you if you want to FACTORY RESET. Press YES and YES. If everything is working properly, TWRP should start up).
6. Connect your phone and download the latest TWRP.img you. In example here's the european one Latest LG G3 TWRP EUROPE
7. I assume you never disconnected your phone since moving kingroot.apk to it. So now you just move the TWRP.img to your Download folder.
8. Choose INSTALL on your phone and search for the TWRP.img. Select RECOVERY and flash it.
9. Choose REBOOT and then RECOVERY.
10. Your phone will boot into TWRP again. It should be updated to the latest version 3.0.2-0.
SOURCE: Thanks to everyone who contributed
6. Flash LineageOS and install GApps
1. Download the latest version of LineageOS (nightly) from here
Optional: make a backup of your phone using TWRP and safe it on your pc or internal SD Card, bc in the next step you will wipe your entire system, to get a clean installation.
2. Press WIPE in TWRP and select ADVANCED WIPE. Select everything but "Micro SD Card" and perform the wipe. This will wipe your entire system!
3. Move the .zip file to the Download folder on your phone and press INSTALL in TWRP. Search for the .zip and flash it.
Note: you'll see two red error messages. This is normal!
4. Wipe cache and dalvik as recommended.
5. Download your desired Open GApps package from here. Use "ARM" and "7.1", i recommend the "mini"-package.
6. Move the downloaded file to your Download folder on your phone and flash it just like you did the LineageOS file.
7. Wipe cache and dalvik.
8. In the main menu of TWRP choose REBOOT and then SYSTEM.
9. It will take a while to boot up, don't worry, just leave it there.
10. You succesfully installed the latest LineageOS build on your phone - you can now unplug your phone from your PC also :good:
SOURCE: LineageOS official wiki
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*reserved for further changes*
Hi pheb92,
Big Thank You, If I had to do it bymyself it would have take me hours!!
-3. Downgrade/Upgrade your android-version -- I had trouble finding the right DLL on my Windows 10 system, onetime I managed to use LG - Up. At that moment the DLL loaded was 4.2.0.0. date 23-8-2016 device name "LGE AndroidNet USB Serial Port (COM6)"
- 6. Flash LineageOS and install GApps -- I flashed straight from a uSD card inserted in the LG G3.
Thank you for the great Setp-by-Step!
Regards, Onedutch
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Hi pheb92,
Big Thank You, If I had to do it bymyself it would have take me hours!!
-3. Downgrade/Upgrade your android-version -- I had trouble finding the right DLL on my Windows 10 system, onetime I managed to use LG - Up. At that moment the DLL loaded was 4.2.0.0. date 23-8-2016 device name "LGE AndroidNet USB Serial Port (COM6)"
- 6. Flash LineageOS and install GApps -- I flashed straight from a uSD card inserted in the LG G3.
Thank you for the great Setp-by-Step!
Regards, Onedutch
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hi onedutch. i am glad, that i could help you. concerning your quotes: are those questions? do you need any further help?
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hi onedutch. i am glad, that i could help you. concerning your quotes: are those questions? do you need any further help?
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Those are remarks, I think it could help others if they run in trouble aswell.
Cheers, Tom
unrooted?
i did everythimg step by step.right now im running lineage OS. the problem is that rootchecker says im unrooted.im also tryimg to setup supersu from play store but it cant staart cause it says im unrooted.any ideas here? thanks in advance!!
teridona said:
i did everythimg step by step.right now im running lineage OS. the problem is that rootchecker says im unrooted.im also tryimg to setup supersu from play store but it cant staart cause it says im unrooted.any ideas here? thanks in advance!!
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as far as i know LineageOS doesn't have an inbuilt root access (so far) like cyanogenmod did. you can only enable root access via adb in the developer options.
i did not root lineageOS myself so far, but you can try the following:
- Download superSU.zip from their official website and flash it via TWRP.
i would appreciate it, if you would share the outcome
pheb92 said:
as far as i know LineageOS doesn't have an inbuilt root access (so far) like cyanogenmod did. you can only enable root access via adb in the developer options.
i did not root lineageOS myself so far, but you can try the following:
- Download superSU.zip from their official website and flash it via TWRP.
i would appreciate it, if you would share the outcome
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LineageOS does have built in root management, but it doesn't ship rooted by default.
This change was made so SafetyNet doesn't get triggered by root and you can use Android Pay on your device.
Just download the su zip from LineageOS download page and flash.
pheb92 said:
3. Downgrade/Upgrade your android-version
1. Turn off your phone.
2. Run LG UP (the tool you just installed) and press okay when you see the error message, that no phone is connected.
3. Press "Volume Up" on your phone and HOLD it, connect your phone to you computer via USB 2.0 PORT! This is important, bc connecting via 3.0 won't let LG UP recognize your phone.
4. Your phone is now in download-mode and LG UP should have recognized your phone.
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I am stuck on this step. My d855 gets into download mode and LG UP recognizes the phone, but I'm getting the "You have to select a known model, please" error in LG UP. I have uninstalled and reinstalled LG UP and the DLL multiple times, same problem. I also tried uninstalling and reinstalling the driver, and I tried other drivers, same problem. I tried the tip in another thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089) to change the port to COM41 in device manager, but it didn't help. Btw I also unrooted my d855 (it has 4.4.2 currently) in case that's why the tool couldn't recognize it. Please help!!
Also @hyelton if you can help...
@engmia since you were helping me earlier...
Thanks.
supperbowl said:
I am stuck on this step. My d855 gets into download mode and LG UP recognizes the phone, but I'm getting the "You have to select a known model, please" error in LG UP. I have uninstalled and reinstalled LG UP and the DLL multiple times, same problem. I also tried uninstalling and reinstalling the driver, and I tried other drivers, same problem. I tried the tip in another thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089) to change the port to COM41 in device manager, but it didn't help. Btw I also unrooted my d855 (it has 4.4.2 currently) in case that's why the tool couldn't recognize it. Please help!!
Also @hyelton if you can help...
@engmia since you were helping me earlier...
Thanks.
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hi supperbowl,
are you sure you're using a USB 2.0 port and the original LG-USB-Cable, that came with the phone?
as far as i experienced it, 4.4.2 should not be an issue.
supperbowl said:
I am stuck on this step. My d855 gets into download mode and LG UP recognizes the phone, but I'm getting the "You have to select a known model, please" error in LG UP. I have uninstalled and reinstalled LG UP and the DLL multiple times, same problem. I also tried uninstalling and reinstalling the driver, and I tried other drivers, same problem. I tried the tip in another thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089) to change the port to COM41 in device manager, but it didn't help. Btw I also unrooted my d855 (it has 4.4.2 currently) in case that's why the tool couldn't recognize it. Please help!!
Also @hyelton if you can help...
@engmia since you were helping me earlier...
Thanks.
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Have you tried it with the phone booted into the OS? With USB debugging on? Also if running 4.4.2 why not just use the old method?
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Have you tried it with the phone booted into the OS? With USB debugging on? Also if running 4.4.2 why not just use the old method?
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No I've only tried it with download mode. I have USB debugging enabled in the OS. I am now trying the old method with LG flash tool, so far I'm getting stuck with the LG mobile support tool which keeps saying "upgrade stopped due to an error".
Edit: LG UP doesn't recognize the handset at all with it booted into the OS.
pheb92 said:
hi supperbowl,
are you sure you're using a USB 2.0 port and the original LG-USB-Cable, that came with the phone?
as far as i experienced it, 4.4.2 should not be an issue.
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Yes it's USB 2.0 and the original cable.
supperbowl said:
No I've only tried it with download mode. I have USB debugging enabled in the OS. I am now trying the old method with LG flash tool, so far I'm getting stuck with the LG mobile support tool which keeps saying "upgrade stopped due to an error".
Yes it's USB 2.0 and the original cable.
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Just use lgup with the device booted into android
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Just use lgup with the device booted into android
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LG UP doesn't recognize the device at all with it booted into Android, the "Model List" comes up empty.
supperbowl said:
LG UP doesn't recognize the device at all with it booted into Android, the "Model List" comes up empty.
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And USB debugging enabled?
If it's at least detecting unknown device while in download mode it most definitely should show up in lgup when boot up.
Choose MTP mode? And it's not just in "charging mode" or try vice versa?
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And USB debugging enabled?
If it's at least detecting unknown device while in download mode it most definitely should show up in lgup when boot up.
Choose MTP mode? And it's not just in "charging mode" or try vice versa?
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Yes, USB debugging is enabled and my computer is allowed permissions.
Yes it's MTP and I also tried charge only and LG software modes. With LG Software mode it comes up with the unknown device in the model list again.
supperbowl said:
Yes, USB debugging is enabled and my computer is allowed permissions.
Yes it's MTP and I also tried charge only and LG software modes. With LG Software mode it comes up with the unknown device in the model list again.
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what also worked for me once was just retrying the process --> turn off, go into LG UP, go into download-mode. if LG UP does not recognize the phone: put the battery out of your phone, close LG UP and start the process again (also with different USB ports and other USB-Cables).
Hello,
Need to have unlocked bootloader ? Work on SEA version ?
You did not installed LG UP DLL properly
supperbowl said:
I am stuck on this step. My d855 gets into download mode and LG UP recognizes the phone, but I'm getting the "You have to select a known model, please" error in LG UP. I have uninstalled and reinstalled LG UP and the DLL multiple times, same problem. I also tried uninstalling and reinstalling the driver, and I tried other drivers, same problem. I tried the tip in another thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089) to change the port to COM41 in device manager, but it didn't help. Btw I also unrooted my d855 (it has 4.4.2 currently) in case that's why the tool couldn't recognize it. Please help!!
Also @hyelton if you can help...
@engmia since you were helping me earlier...
Thanks.
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1) Remove LG UP DLL completey
2)Install the LG UP DLL again
3)Put your phone into recovery mode, wipe data and cahce
4)put your phone into download mode, then run the LG UP
Hey everyone,
I'm very new to Android development and XDA, but a few years ago I bricked this LG G2 and I don't really remember how, except that I rooted it and tried to install a custom ROM, which obviously didn't work.
I have tried a number of different guides on these forums, but somewhere or another I get stuck on them.
[HOW TO] Fix your soft-bricked LG G2 (All Variants)
I'll be very specific, something most people lack of. Okay lets get to it, I recently bricked my LG G2 (D801) by installing a ROM that wasn't compatible with my model. I fixed it by doing the following steps. This worked for me using Windows 8.1...
forum.xda-developers.com
With this one, although the device shows up in Devices and Printers, neither Fastboot nor the LG Flash Tool detect it. I have installed both the LG Mobile Driver and the LG United Mobile Driver.
“./fastboot devices” is empty.
I have the TOT file and the DLL that the (patched version of the) LG Flash Tool requires.
I have an Ubuntu 20.04 install as well as Windows 11. I can get into Firmware Update with a USB icon ("Do not unplug the USB connection until the process is complete. 0%." ...etc), when I turn it on normally it shows a battery made out of grey and white bars and a percentage, and sometimes the LG logo.
If you need to know anything else don't hesitate to ask \
Much appreciated,
ninjadev64
use a usb 2.0 port, update adb/fastboot, update drivers, remove previous related devices using nirsoft usbdeview. try using a windows 7 or earlier system. can you manually get into recovery? if so update to latest blastagator twrp which should be 3.3.1.
DvineLord said:
use a usb 2.0 port, update adb/fastboot, update drivers, remove previous related devices using nirsoft usbdeview. try using a windows 7 or earlier system. can you manually get into recovery? if so update to latest blastagator twrp which should be 3.3.1.
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- I was using a 3.0 port, although it still showed up in Control Panel - I’ll try with a 2.0 port today
- I installed “Minimal ADB and Fastboot” and the drivers yesterday, so they should be up to date
- I’ll use usbdeview too
- I can’t use an older system unfortunately
- How do I get into recovery?
Recovery: With the device powered off and usb unplugged, hold Volume Down + Power. When the LG logo appears, release both buttons and hold Volume Up + Volume Down.
Ok, so I got into a factory reset screen that way, I said yes to factory reset, is that the right thing to do? (@DvineLord)
ADB recognises the device, but it's unauthorised. And I obviously can't boot it up to authorise it.
Factory reset just got me back to the LG screen for a long time, so I powered it off again.
Also, when I try to change the COM port to 41, when I click Advanced in Port Settings, it just stops me with "You must have write privileges in the registry for this device in order to modify the device's advanced settings".
I can't find the right path for the device in regedit to follow these steps: https://forums.techguy.org/threads/need-write-permission-for-com1-port.577543/#post-4756991
Were you able to get into Recovery? or did you get into Bootloader/Fastboot/Download?
Bootloader/Fastboot/Download: With the device powered off, hold Volume Up and connect the USB cable.
You want to be in Recovery like I posted above. Do you have TWRP on your device?
DvineLord said:
Were you able to get into Recovery? or did you get into Bootloader/Fastboot/Download?
Bootloader/Fastboot/Download: With the device powered off, hold Volume Up and connect the USB cable.
You want to be in Recovery like I posted above. Do you have TWRP on your device?
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The recovery method you said to try got me into a factory reset screen, as I stated. All the other recovery methods I saw online didn’t work, so maybe I have no recovery?
I said in the original post that I can obtain download mode. I recognise “TWRP” but I’m pretty sure I botched it up while installing it, because I didn’t know how any of this worked, 4 years ago.
Thank you!
Unfortunate you can't get ADB/Fastboot working.
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Unfortunate you can't get ADB/Fastboot working.
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Soo... what can I do?
Try to recall as closely as possible the exact steps you used to modify your device. autorec, ioroot, stump root, avicohh, stock build you were on, custom rom you tried to flash, custom recovery, bootstacks, custom kernel, etc.
Odds are you'll have to try again to flash back to stock, something which I haven't done yet.
Unfortunately all I know is that I tried to install a custom ROM, scuffed up when I was installing twrp, the ROM didn't work and now I have no recovery to fix it. Flash back to stock *is* what I'm trying to do (that's your third question/point which I've already explained in the original post).
If anyone with the same problem visits this in the future, please save this post and share your solution if you find one, cause I'm still stuck!
hope you get it flashed back to stock. make sure to do the first 5 things i listed in my initial post to see if that helps you flash back to stock. the data cable can also make a difference sometimes too.