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First off, I am completely new to the android community, the LG V20 being the first android phone I've ever messed around with (rooting, etc). Second, I bricked my phone by forgetting to uninstall root before flashing Magisk. I went ahead and flashed Magisk and now I'm here. I have no access to adb or twrp.
I used the DirtySanta rooting method.
Anyone have any ideas on what to do? I'm not sure if I'd be able to get a replacement phone at all, and especially before Christmas. I searched and couldn't find a VS995 system.img, and found a US996 deODEXd ROM but, I'm not sure if I should attempt to flash that.
Go into the bootloader and try the root method from step 3.bat
LRiley said:
Go into the bootloader and try the root method from step 3.bat
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When I do that I get this:
I can't reach fastboot either I suppose.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot1.img
< waiting for any device >
Do the button configuration for bootloader
I had bricked my vzw and flashed the us996 rom and it's working fine for me. So if you have to, and can get to where you can flash, that should work...
Did you try the battery pull, hold vol-, and plug in maneuver for fastboot? That worked for me when I was working through brick...
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Do the button configuration for bootloader
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ZachJohnson said:
I had bricked my vzw and flashed the us996 rom and it's working fine for me. So if you have to, and can get to where you can flash, that should work...
Did you try the battery pull, hold vol-, and plug in maneuver for fastboot? That worked for me when I was working through brick...
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I tried both of these suggestions. It just boots into a kernel panic.
So my VS995 (Verizon LG V20) is stuck in a fastboot loop. I can't do anything outside of fastboot. I got to after step 3 in the Dirty Santa root method and could not get the phone to boot into TWRP recovery. I kept getting an ADB device offline error and could not get ADB to see my device to initiate the "ADB reboot recovery command".
In a stupid and drunk state I did a "fastboot erase system" and thats what locked me into the fastboot loop.
Any help is appreciated as my V20 is now unusable :crying:.
I guess I would need a stock boot image, and stock recovery to get back to where I started. If anyone could point me in the right direction and help me get my phone back (and possibly rooted), I would be more than happy to donate via PayPal .
P.S. The LGUP software used in the how to restore v20 thread linked-> ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-v20-to-100-stock-bricked-devices-t3524903) does not recognize the model of device giving the error ("you have to select a known model, please")
Kevin_xail said:
So my VS995 (Verizon LG V20) is stuck in a fastboot loop. I can't do anything outside of fastboot. I got to after step 3 in the Dirty Santa root method and could not get the phone to boot into TWRP recovery. I kept getting an ADB device offline error and could not get ADB to see my device to initiate the "ADB reboot recovery command".
In a stupid and drunk state I did a "fastboot erase system" and thats what locked me into the fastboot loop.
Any help is appreciated as my V20 is now unusable :crying:.
I guess I would need a stock boot image, and stock recovery to get back to where I started. If anyone could point me in the right direction and help me get my phone back (and possibly rooted), I would be more than happy to donate via PayPal .
P.S. The LGUP software used in the how to restore v20 thread linked-> ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-v20-to-100-stock-bricked-devices-t3524903) does not recognize the model of device giving the error ("you have to select a known model, please")
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Use this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/vs995-kdz-t3527538
If you have verizon VS995
Follow the procedure in the thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-v20-to-100-stock-bricked-devices-t3524903
download these
VS99512A_06_1114_ARB00.kdz
lg-firmwares.com/download-file/?fileId=4889
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3_3.msi http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G5/LGUP
LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.1.1.exe http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G5/LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.1.1.exe
I was able to flash the appropriate stock .kdz file (THANKS dwertz!) but my phone immediately boots right back into FastBoot Mode
Do I need a stock Boot.img file?
I can communicated with the device through the PC's terminal using fastboot. Are there any fastboot commands I could try to boot into the stock firmware I just flashed? Are there any partitions I need to erase or format?
Any help is appreciated!
Kevin_xail said:
I was able to flash the appropriate stock .kdz file (THANKS dwertz!) but my phone immediately boots right back into FastBoot Mode
Do I need a stock Boot.img file?
I can communicated with the device through the PC's terminal using fastboot. Are there any fastboot commands I could try to boot into the stock firmware I just flashed? Are there any partitions I need to erase or format?
Any help is appreciated!
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to my understanding, the kdz file contains the stock boot.img and stock system.img, everything to bring the device completely back to stock .
In fastboot to boot to the system the command is "fastboot reboot"
dwertz said:
to my understanding, the kdz file contains the stock boot.img and stock system.img, everything to bring the device completely back to stock .
In fastboot to boot to the system the command is "fastboot reboot"
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After flashing the stock .kdz firmware for the VS995 fastboot is no longer working and giving me the error FAILED (remote: unknown command).
My phone can not get past FastBoot! :crying: I think I really bricked this thing now. My bootloader is locked, fastboot commands don't work at all.
The only thing that does work is download mode (holding volume up and plugging phone in) and I am able to flash the vs995 firmware from the lg website but i STILL can't boot into anything but fastboot.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can try to fix this thing. I think i'm doomed. I may try to flash the stock us996 firmware because at this point it seems like it wont get any worse.
Any help would be appreciated!
Kevin_xail said:
After flashing the stock .kdz firmware for the VS995 fastboot is no longer working and giving me the error FAILED (remote: unknown command).
My phone can not get past FastBoot! :crying: I think I really bricked this thing now. My bootloader is locked, fastboot commands don't work at all.
The only thing that does work is download mode (holding volume up and plugging phone in) and I am able to flash the vs995 firmware from the lg website but i STILL can't boot into anything but fastboot.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can try to fix this thing. I think i'm doomed. I may try to flash the stock us996 firmware because at this point it seems like it wont get any worse.
Any help would be appreciated!
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did you ever get any help? I would go directly to the dirty santa thread and make your issue known. I'm not sure how much help I could give you but if no one else is willing to help I can try.
Kevin_xail said:
After flashing the stock .kdz firmware for the VS995 fastboot is no longer working and giving me the error FAILED (remote: unknown command).
My phone can not get past FastBoot! :crying: I think I really bricked this thing now. My bootloader is locked, fastboot commands don't work at all.
The only thing that does work is download mode (holding volume up and plugging phone in) and I am able to flash the vs995 firmware from the lg website but i STILL can't boot into anything but fastboot.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can try to fix this thing. I think i'm doomed. I may try to flash the stock us996 firmware because at this point it seems like it wont get any worse.
Any help would be appreciated!
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Did you flash the kdz using Uppercut?
imucarmen - I can't post in the dirty santa thread because I am a new member to XDA (been coming here for years just never made an account )
bond32 - Yes I was able to flash the .kdz using Uppercut+LGUP but my problem is not fixed. My phone still boots right to FastBoot Mode in the "Locked State" to where I can't issue any commands or alter any partitions.
This makes no sense to me if LGUP is able to 100% flash the stock firmware, WHY CAN'T I GET OUT OF FASTBOOT! Lol
Does anyone have any ideas as to what I could try to unbrick this thing?
I know it's a different issue from the one that I had, but the LG Support Tool method that KedarWolf posted might help solve this issue too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70337463&postcount=5
Splinter 77 - Thank you for the suggestion. I have been trying to get this tool to work for a couple hours and everytime it hangs on the Downloading Firmware section. No matter what I try I can't get it to download the firmware....
Does anyone have some ideas I can try? I'm up for anything at this point!
Kevin_xail said:
Does anyone have some ideas I can try? I'm up for anything at this point!
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Did you try pulling the battery, put the battery back in.
Hold the volume down and power button at same time. When the lg logo shows up let go of the power button but continue to hold the volume down and press the power button again. It will bring you to a screen tgat has 2 questions. Answer yes to both of them. Then reboot. I believe that resets the way the phone boots almost like resetting a cmos
Sent from my VS995 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
im in the same boat now... ugh
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ahh i got it man! @Kevin_xail
i dont know if this will help seince u relocked, but do the factory reset dance
hold the vol down and power and put in battery as soon as its on click the power button and re hold it. it will get to recovery, it took me hours but its there.
I had tried that a few times after reading about it but I'll try now for an extended period of time and see if I can activate it. I'll report back with what happens, thanks for the tip dwertz and Team DevDigitel
Well I got in to the recovery menu and reset to factory settings and wipe cache (the only two options) but I still am booting right into FastBoot and can't escape!
I even flashed the stock .kdz again after the factory reset and wiping cache and I'm still stuck in FastBoot
Any other suggestions to try?
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Well I got in to the recovery menu and reset to factory settings and wipe cache (the only two options) but I still am booting right into FastBoot and can't escape!
I even flashed the stock .kdz again after the factory reset and wiping cache and I'm still stuck in FastBoot
Any other suggestions to try?
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When you have a unlocked boot loader and you do a factory reset, I believe it wipes the OS from the phone giving you no OS. If you can get back to recovery, flash this rom https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/vs995-vzw-nrd90m-modded-notsostock-rom-t3525864
That will at least get you booted so you can flash the kdz.
I can't get into any kind of recovery to flash a rom though
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I can't get into any kind of recovery to flash a rom though
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How long ago did you get the phone?
Bricked with locked Bootloader on fastboot
Splinter77 said:
I know it's a different issue from the one that I had, but the LG Support Tool method that KedarWolf posted might help solve this issue too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70337463&postcount=5
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I was bout ready to give up, got it working with newest lg up and stock flash file from lg support website, I haven't seen a whole lot (any) solved posts so I thought I would share. At least got it working again, rooted is another story.
Kevin_xail said:
Well I got in to the recovery menu and reset to factory settings and wipe cache (the only two options) but I still am booting right into FastBoot and can't escape!
I even flashed the stock .kdz again after the factory reset and wiping cache and I'm still stuck in FastBoot
Any other suggestions to try?
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Same problem here, did you ever fix it?
(URGENT) HARDBRICK ... Please help me. I installed a custom kernel in the AICP rom, but I installed it on the recovery partition. The phone now turns on but does not leave the leeco screen. It does not go into recovery or fastboot mode. I've downloaded the Qualcom QPST tool but I do not know how to use it or the files I need ... Does anyone have a solution?
Try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/how-to/guide-return-to-stock-lock-bootloader-t3539513
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Try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/how-to/guide-return-to-stock-lock-bootloader-t3539513
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As said, the device does not leave the screen of the leeco, does not start in recovery and fastboot mode. So there is no way I can restore using TWRP. The device is recognized only by the qualcom tool. I need a guide on how to use it. Anyway, thank you for your time.
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As said, the device does not leave the screen of the leeco, does not start in recovery and fastboot mode. So there is no way I can restore using TWRP. The device is recognized only by the qualcom tool. I need a guide on how to use it. Anyway, thank you for your time.
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Try to boot into fastboot from ADB and install a new twrp
I tried to root my Moto G4, and oh boy that was a big mistake. After successfully installing TWRP, I went to install SuperSu. Now, my phone can do one of two things: be at the bootloader menu or boot up TWRP. And so to fix this I downloaded the official Motorola imgs for my device and was planning on flashing them to my Moto G4. But now, in the bootloader adb won't recognize my device. In TWRP, it's recognized, but I cannot run any fastboot commands, so I can't flash the stock image. Any idea how to fix this monstrosity of a situation? I just want to have my phone back; I don't even care if it gets rooted anymore...
bootloader = fastboot, Adb has nothing to do there. You flashed TWRP and didnt you make a backup after? Oh god big mistake
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I tried to root my Moto G4, and oh boy that was a big mistake. After successfully installing TWRP, I went to install SuperSu. Now, my phone can do one of two things: be at the bootloader menu or boot up TWRP. And so to fix this I downloaded the official Motorola imgs for my device and was planning on flashing them to my Moto G4. But now, in the bootloader adb won't recognize my device. In TWRP, it's recognized, but I cannot run any fastboot commands, so I can't flash the stock image. Any idea how to fix this monstrosity of a situation? I just want to have my phone back; I don't even care if it gets rooted anymore...
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First of all - don't panic and do something to make things worse. The fact you can get to TWRP is very encouraging. While in the bootloader, and with your phone connected to your PC open a command line window in your directory that contains the fastboot and adb files. type the command "fastboot devices" and see if your phone shows up. If it does then you can flash the stock image for your phone. It can be found on various posts in these forums.
Did you root your phone following the proper procedure found here? - https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/how-to/how-to-root-g4-fix-bootable-attempted-t3417592 I am guessing you didn't since you soft bricked your phone.
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bootloader = fastboot, Adb has nothing to do there. You flashed TWRP and didnt you make a backup after? Oh god big mistake
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Seriously? This is all you have to offer??? Not much help dude!
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Seriously? This is all you have to offer??? Not much help dude!
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I just wanted to make difference between both :laugh::laugh:
But he dont give us enough information
Root method? Android OS? And bro bootloader with adb? theres two things I guess he did, he confused the terms and instead of typing 'fastboot' he wrote 'adb' OR, he really tried to flash a .zip or img with adb inside the bootloader
PD: come, dont get mad at me. Give me a hug
Kyle.Donoghue said:
I tried to root my Moto G4, and oh boy that was a big mistake. After successfully installing TWRP, I went to install SuperSu. Now, my phone can do one of two things: be at the bootloader menu or boot up TWRP. And so to fix this I downloaded the official Motorola imgs for my device and was planning on flashing them to my Moto G4. But now, in the bootloader adb won't recognize my device. In TWRP, it's recognized, but I cannot run any fastboot commands, so I can't flash the stock image. Any idea how to fix this monstrosity of a situation? I just want to have my phone back; I don't even care if it gets rooted anymore...
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You forgot to flash ElementalX, dummy. Maybe if you read the instructions you wouldn't have issues.
Since you have TWRP installed I recommend using one of the optimized stock ROM builds over on the G4 Plus forum (everything for the G4 Plus can be flashed on the G4).
If not, then you need to know that fastboot =/ adb- you need fastboot installed. If you're on Windows, Minimal ADB and fastboot is the way to go. If you're on a debian based distro, run "sudo apt-get install fastboot". You also need Motorola Device Manager drivers installed.
Hello,
I have lenovo k4 note 32GB ROM, 2GB RAM with stock 6.0 MM. I've unlocked the bootloader with the command ''fastboot flashing unlock'', confirmed it by pressing volume down and returned to fastboot, then successfully flashed twrp from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/k4-note/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-touch-recovery-t3530374 , i used the latest version 3.2.1. Now the phone remains in bootloop. After pressing vol- with pwr it enters meta mode for a few seconds but then returns to bootloop again. Attempts to anything lead to bootloop. My computer does not recognise it. Is there anything I can do to revive it? Maybe SP flashtool? I have not tried that yet. Help me please, I would be very thankful for any help.
Thank you
bfbl said:
Hello,
I have lenovo k4 note 32GB ROM, 2GB RAM with stock 6.0 MM. I've unlocked the bootloader with the command ''fastboot flashing unlock'', confirmed it by pressing volume down and returned to fastboot, then successfully flashed twrp from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/k4-note/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-touch-recovery-t3530374 , i used the latest version 3.2.1. Now the phone remains in bootloop. After pressing vol- with pwr it enters meta mode for a few seconds but then returns to bootloop again. Attempts to anything lead to bootloop. My computer does not recognise it. Is there anything I can do to revive it? Maybe SP flashtool? I have not tried that yet. Help me please, I would be very thankful for any help.
Thank you
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1. Flash stock version (This will lock you bootloader again).
2. Unlock bootloader and let it reboot (donot flash recovery now)
3. It will wipe the device and boots up.
4. After the boot is successful, go back to fastboot and flash recovery.
senthilvigneshkumar said:
1. Flash stock version (This will lock you bootloader again).
2. Unlock bootloader and let it reboot (donot flash recovery now)
3. It will wipe the device and boots up.
4. After the boot is successful, go back to fastboot and flash recovery.
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I appreciate your reply, but could you please elaborate on the first step? How am I supposed to flash stock recovery when I cannot enter fastboot? The phone is in bootloop no matter what I try. I can't seem to find a way to communicate with the phone from computer.
bfbl said:
I appreciate your reply, but could you please elaborate on the first step? How am I supposed to flash stock recovery when I cannot enter fastboot? The phone is in bootloop no matter what I try. I can't seem to find a way to communicate with the phone from computer.
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Flash full stock rom, not just recovery using flashtool. You can't flash recovery alone at this point.
For flashtool, you need to power off the mobile completely.
senthilvigneshkumar said:
Flash full stock rom, not just recovery using flashtool. You can't flash recovery alone at this point.
For flashtool, you need to power off the mobile completely.
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Thank you soooo much, you helped me a lot. The phone is now running!
Btw, before I restored it, I got into TWRP once, I think i pressed some of the nav buttons to get there. But in mount partitions system was missing and data partition was showing 0B, so something was definitely wrong.
Gonna try flashing it again, this time I'll reboot after unlocking bootloader and only then flash. I hope this time I'll succeed
bfbl said:
Thank you soooo much, you helped me a lot. The phone is now running!
Btw, before I restored it, I got into TWRP once, I think i pressed some of the nav buttons to get there. But in mount partitions system was missing and data partition was showing 0B, so something was definitely wrong.
Gonna try flashing it again, this time I'll reboot after unlocking bootloader and only then flash. I hope this time I'll succeed
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Good, might be problem with twrp. Flash the correct version of twrp provided for k4 note(2/3gb/
senthilvigneshkumar said:
Good, might be problem with twrp. Flash the correct version of twrp provided for k4 note(2/3gb/
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It works now, successfully rooted!
I know it's OT, but could you recommend me a reliable custom AOSP ROM? I don't have time to spend trying to find one. You seem to have experience with the phone
thanks!
bfbl said:
It works now, successfully rooted!
I know it's OT, but could you recommend me a reliable custom AOSP ROM? I don't have time to spend trying to find one. You seem to have experience with the phone
thanks!
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Try resurrection remix. More stable one as far as i know. Follow the install steps exactly as said in OP
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