UsU Removal and Unbricking Method for ARB 02 Devices
WARNING: THIS METHOD IS FOR DEVICES ON ARB=2 **ONLY**!!!!!
ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE FOR FOLLOWING YOUR GUIDE, IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU'RE DEVICE IS BRICKED DURING THIS GUIDE!
INFO:
While trying to fix my bricked LG G4 VS986, I accidentally figured out a method to fix a stuck on bootscreen firmware, and at the same time, remove UsU. Unfortunately, after messaging back and forth with SteadFasterX, he confirmed that this method will only work on ARB=2 LG G4's, Meaning that models H815, H812, H818, H819, F500 Will not work, and NEVER WILL WORK, at least not with this method.
That being said, your warranty is obviously already void if you have UsU, and if you don't, WHY ARE YOU HERE lol
Also, if you have a frankenstein device (device labeled and shown as a certain model, with a different model motherboard), I have no idea if this guide will work for you, although it did for my frankenstein device, at the loss of cell service. But no guarantees!
So lets get right into it!
REQUIREMENTS:
- UsU Bootloader Unlocked LG G4
- Your device must have a firmware available (doesn't have to be currently installed) with an ARB value of 2 ... Anything else, and your device WILL brick
- Patience and the understanding that if you brick your device, it IS NOT my fault
REQUIRED DOWNLOADS
- TOT file for YOUR device model (not our gpt compatible model, your model under the battery model)
You can find some tot files here (make sure you select the TOT FILE, not the kdz, or else this guide will not work): TOT Files
Or if you have the verizon variant, you can use the file i used, here
And if you can't stand the slow download speeds, look up Fshare premium link generator on google, and I never said that, mods (XD)
- LGUP and UPPERCUT tool (BOTH REQUIRED!!!)
You can download LGUP and the UPPERCUT tool from here
- QFIL and RESTORE FILES (I know, calm down)
You will need to download, as well as install, the qualcomm drivers, and a few unbrick firehose files, both of which can be found here
INSTALLATION:
Step 1:
Download and Extract the RAR file for your ORIGINAL (not GPT compatible) G4 model. For me, it was the VS986. I recommend you make a folder on your desktop, and extract all the files you download right to the root of it.
Step 2:
Download and extract the LGUP and UPPERCUT tool from the above Google Drive link, making sure to install the dll .msi installer, and then the LGUP setup.
Step 3:
Extract the UPPERCUT tool and navigate to the UPPERCUT.exe file extracted. Connect your phone in download mode by powering it down, then holding volume up while plugging the phone into your computer. Open the UPPERCUT.exe file, and wait for LGUP to show up
Step 4:
In the list of options below the list of connected devices, make sure that "PARTITION DL" is selected. Find the line below the list of options that says bin file. Double-click it, and select the TOT file you downloaded earlier. Click "Start", and when a window with a list of partitions appears, just tick "Select All" and click "OK"
Step 5:
The firmware should flash. If it throws an error out at you, double check that you selected "Partition DL", and that you have the LG Mobile USB drivers installed on your computer.
Once it is done flashing, your phone will be in a bricked state. DO NOT WORRY!!! We will fix this next
Step 6:
Your phone should go into Qualcomm HSUSB Dloader 9008 Mode after the flash is complete. This is what is SUPPOSED to happen, and means things are going in the direction they should be going in the process. Read on
Step 7:
Now download the QFIL files from the download link above. Extract them to the folder previously created on the desktop. Install the "INSTALL FIRST - DRIVERS.exe" file, then reboot your computer. Navigate to the "QFIL" folder, in the same directory as the file you just installed. Run "QFIL.exe", NOT AS ADMINISTRATOR, ELSE YOU WILL FAIL, and make sure your port is showing at the top. If it is not, click "select port", and click on the Qualcomm 9008 port, and click "ok". Under "Select Build Type", click "Flat Build".
Step 8:
Under "Select Programmer", click browse, and navigate to the "Unbrick LG G4 QFIL" folder in the same directory as the QFIL folder you extracted, and select the "prog_emmc_firehose_8992_lite.mbn" file. Then, under "Download", click "Load XML", and just click the first file in the window that pops up for each XML file it asks for (should be "rawprogram0.xml" first, and "patch0.xml" second). Once you select those files, click download. Wait for it to finish, it may take up to two minutes.
Step 9:
Once its done, you should see the LG logo on your device's display. Do not do anything, including moving the device, just to be safe, until you see the android setup screen. Once you see the android setup screen, your device may get stuck on "checking connection", just wait two minutes until the skip button appears, and you'll be good. If you want, you can now flash an official KDZ file for your device, as there may be some mods done to some of those TOT files, as I am not the creator of them.
Step 10:
That's it, you're done! Once you get to the setup screen, you are on your device's original firmware, and your bootloader is once again locked. If you found this guide helpful, consider thanking me and donating to me via paypal by clicking here
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jacoblong09 said:
WARNING: THIS METHOD IS FOR DEVICES ON ARB=2 **ONLY**!!!!!
I will be posting the UsU removal/relocking process in a couple hours, stay tuned!
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Reservation.
I am not seeing PARTITION DL ? ALLI see in Process are 4 options : Upgrade, PRL Update, PHONESETTING and FOTA Upgrade?
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I am not seeing PARTITION DL ? ALLI see in Process are 4 options : Upgrade, PRL Update, PHONESETTING and FOTA Upgrade?
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did you use the UPPERCUT tool to open LGUP, rather than using the regular lgup shortcut? That's the only way to make the PARTITION DL option appear. Make sure you also have installed the lgup dll .msi setup program before running uppercut. let me know how it goes
there are dangerous and non- trustable qfil files on web be carefull your devices my convert to ls991 or f500l!! (because mine was before)and never back to network connection again
floast said:
there are dangerous and non- trustable qfil files on web be carefull your devices my convert to ls991 or f500l!! (because mine was before)and never back to network connection again
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Hi, my lg g4 811 converted to ls991 too, how did you get out of yours
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did you use the UPPERCUT tool to open LGUP, rather than using the regular lgup shortcut? That's the only way to make the PARTITION DL option appear. Make sure you also have installed the lgup dll .msi setup program before running uppercut. let me know how it goes
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Actually the files you posted have some KMS threats, according to my AV sw anyway.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73051003&postcount=32 allows me to have a patched dev Lgup. I even do not need to do anything to unbrick! It was not bricked and I was back to the rooted stock LP, unUsUed in 1 step, using the patched LGUP dev and your tot file, flashed using Partition DL, well at least it worked for my VS986.
using uppercut all i have is the 4 normal settings . If i patch the dll i get the rest but lgup.dll .0.3.2 will not finish flashing stops at 16% (boot). reinstall lgup and extract Lg-up.dll .0.0 .4 from vs9862ba.kdz, lg up flashes fine with the 4 settings but when patch is applied it states *unknown .dll version*.
help please
SatGator said:
using uppercut all i have is the 4 normal settings . If i patch the dll i get the rest but lgup.dll .0.3.2 will not finish flashing stops at 16% (boot). reinstall lgup and extract Lg-up.dll .0.0 .4 from vs9862ba.kdz, lg up flashes fine with the 4 settings but when patch is applied it states *unknown .dll version*.
help please
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It is way deeper than that, what you have to do is download the firmware, extract it into a folder then flash all the key components via adb, that worked for me.
flashed the VS98613B_Fix_Global_by_Lamlazy .tot it did not brick my device .. simply installed and powered on...
If i understand. qfil files for F500 available??
So it means F500 can be un unlocked right?
post #5 says device may converted to ls991 or f500.
I think that F500 is still non fusing device even after USU. So it can flash ARB 0 KDZs. I'm bit confused???
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If i understand. qfil files for F500 available??
So it means F500 can be un unlocked right?
post #5 says device may converted to ls991 or f500.
I think that F500 is still non fusing device even after USU. So it can flash ARB 0 KDZs. I'm bit confused???
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Never ever mess with qfil unless you understand fully the technical details about how this tool is working and how ****ing dangerous it is to use it. There are no valid files for your model available so even when they are named for the f500 I can't say it often enough do not use it! Also as already said in the other thread your device arb and non fusing has nothing to do with the model number as it's not that easy.
You can unlock your device by UsU and when you have a fusing device like 90% have than you can't relock afterwards
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
after relocking using this method can re-usu-unlock be achieved again ?
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pls can anyone share the download links? above link is broken thanks.
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Here are all the current KDZ files for flashing Your G3 Back to Stock!
NOTICE! - IF you download fails or does not download all the way USE A DOWNLOAD MANAGER!, Files that are usually over 1GB browsers have issues downloading them especially if you have a slow connection.
First Off Not Responsible if you flash the wrong one!!!!
For TOT Method for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and other models, guide is located below this post in Post #2
To Downgrade/upgrade to/from MM 6.0 You'll need to use LGUP in Post #3
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How to flash ROM KDZ Method
The Guide BELOW IS WORKING so if you have issues please check out the videos in the thread link at the end of the guide to hopefully help you out, If someone wants to make a clean new guide please PM me so I can post it up and Give credit [emoji4] Thank you! WARNING: Windows 8 and 8.1 Are having Permission issues, I don`t use Windows 8 so Googleling would help for running the script that needs permission.
The Files are Hosted on my server for fast speeds! Most if not all NEEDED KDZ files are on my Server [emoji4]
1). Download all The Files Below!
KDZ Firmware Files: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/
How to flash ROM KDZ Method
First off I`d like to THANK @quangnhut123 for making a new way & easy way to flash the KDZ Method)
The Files are Hosted on my server for fast speeds! Most if not all NEEDED KDZ files are on my Server [emoji4]
1). Download all The Files Below!
1) Firmware Files - HERE!
2) Download LG Drivers - LG Drivers Here - 10.9 Mb
2.1)Verizon Drivers (Verizon Only)LG_VZW_United_v2.22.0.exe - 7.8 Mb
3) Download LG Flash Tool 2014 tool and extract - LG_Flash_Tool_2014.zip - 3.1 Mb
4) Enter to Download Mode and plug USB into your PC
5) Run LGFlashTool2014.exe and do as following pictures :
(If you cannot run LGFlashTool2014.exe, please install Visual C++ Runtime Library) - Download HERE
Normal Flash: Flash ROM without losing any data. Only use this when you need to fix system error. Beware of boot loop when flashing ROM that differ from current ROM on your phone or MOD ROM.
CSE Flash: Choose this option when you need a fresh format. All data will be gone. It's suitable for upgrading or downgrading ROM or simply use this when you need to back to Stock.
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No need to choose desired language, it automatically change to English as a default setting.
Wait until 100% to complete !
REMEMBER if you get Bootlooping after flashing perform a factory hard reset!
Instructions Here: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-7590
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2015 (updated with pictures) TOT Method!
RETURN TO STOCK TOT METHOD!, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, & a The few International TOT`s that are available
How to Flash YouTube Video:
1.Download Everything!
1.1)Download Both Stock Image & DLL File – Download Here
1.2)Download LG FlashTools V1.8 - Setup_LGFlashTool_1.8.1.1023.exe - 9.3 Mb
1.3)Download Drivers (Any LG Phone) - Here (Verizon Only) – Here
1.4)Megalock DLL File - Megalock.dll Download
Install:
2.Install LG Drviers
3.Install Flashtool (Don’t run it yet)
4.Extract the TOT file from the Zip
5.Copy MegaLock.dll file to C:\LG\LGFlashtool (This might be a hidden folder so enable "hidden folders". Replace the old MegaLock.dll file)
6.Power off your Device & or pull battery (G3),(G Pro),(G Flex)
7.Press and hold the Vol UP Key and plug in the USB cable to your phone you should now see “Firmware Update/Download Mode” and be in Download mode.
8.Open up Device Manger on your PC
8.1)Click on ports and double click LGEModem
8.2)Go to Port Settings Tab and click Advanced
8.3)Change COM Port to COM41 and click Okay.
8.4)After this you may need to rereboot your phone back into download mode.
9.Run LG Flashtool as Administrator
10.Select Manual Mode at the top
11.Click The DLL Box and choose the DLL file from Above meant for your device
12.Click the S/W box and select the firmware file with the .tot extension, Then Click OK when done.
13.Now Click the Yellow Arrow Button at the top left, The Firmware install will be triggered
14.You may need to unplug/replug phone before Firmware install will start (If it does nothing after clicking the yellow button
15. Should take anywhere between 4-8 Minutes, When its done your phone should reboot
16. LG G3 Only, After reboot you will be presented with a Factory reset screen, Just pull battery and put it back in and it should boot right up!
Do NOT Close the FlashTool Window during firmware update.
99% of the time FlashTool will FAIL after 85% anything after 85% is just your phone rebooting so your safe
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2014 TOT Method (Old/Outdated)
RETURN TO STOCK TOT Method! AT&T & Sprint Verzion & The Few International TOTs I have available Also T-Mobile Can be Flashed back this way if you are having issues!
Download
1. Download Both Stock Image File & DLL file - Download
2. LGFlashTools v1.8 - Setup_LGFlashTool_1.8.1.1023.exe - 9.3 Mb
3).Download Drivers (ANY LG Phone)- LGUnitedMobileDriverVer_3.8.1.exe - 10.6 Mb
3.2) Download Drivers (Verizon Only) - LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.11.1.exe - 7.8 Mb
4.Megalock DLL File: Megalock.dll Download
Credit to @madmack for making most of this Guide for the G Pro Which also works on our G2!
Install:
1. Install the LG drivers downloaded above.
2. Install LGFlashTools v1.8 (but don't run it)
3. Extract the TOT file from the ZIP
When LG Flash Tool is installed, do not launch it.
7) Copy MegaLock.dll to C:\LG\LGFlashTool, This is a hidden folder so enable "hidden folders". Replace the old MegaLock.dll file if you have already installed LG Flash Tool on your computer.
8) When the firmware is downloaded, boot your LG G2 into Download Mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume Up key and then plug the USB cable.
9) Launch LG Flash Tool.
You might see a window with Korean language, just click on OK.
Check the Select Manual Mode on the top.
10) MAKE SURE UNDER, DEVICE MANAGER, YOUR PORT IS SET TO COM 41 FOR YOUR DEVICE.
11) Click the DLL box and choose the dll file from above for you phone model.
12) Click the S/W box and select the firmware file with .tot extension.(the 2.04 gb file from above)
13) Now click the Yellow arrow button on the top left of the main window.
The firmware installation will be triggered.
Ignore if you see any temporary error and just wait patiently till it is finished.
Do not close the Flash Tool window.
14) Press and hold power button until phone turns off, leaving usb cable connected to device AND computer ,immediately hold volume up button until phone boots it into Download Mode.
Your LG G2 will restart showing firmware installation progress in percent (%).
When all is done, reboot your phone and enjoy!
Credit [email protected] for making a cleaner guide for the TOT Method
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Remember if you have bootloop or stuck on LG Logo after flashing make sure you FACTORY RESET!
Extra Important Info:
To Fix ANY Driver issues make sure you reboot your computer after removing and then re-install again, Also try different USB ports or USB cable or try another PC.
Also try this for any driver issues: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53313255&postcount=5400
REMEMBER if you get Bootlooping after flashing perform a factory hard reset!
Instructions Here: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-7590
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Back to Stock with LGUP D855
2015 (updated with pictures) TOT Method!
RETURN TO STOCK TOT METHOD!, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, & a The few International TOT`s that are available
How to Flash YouTube Video:
1. Download Everything!
1.1) Download Both Stock Image & DLL File – Download Here
1.2) Download LG FlashTools V1.8 - Setup_LGFlashTool_1.8.1.1023.exe - 9.3 Mb
1.3) Download Drivers (Any LG Phone) - Here (Verizon Only) – Here
1.4) Megalock DLL File - Megalock.dll Download
Install:
2. Install LG Drviers
3. Install Flashtool (Don’t run it yet)
4. Extract the TOT file from the Zip
5. Copy MegaLock.dll file to C:\LG\LGFlashtool (This might be a hidden folder so enable "hidden folders". Replace the old MegaLock.dll file)
6. Power off your Device & or pull battery (G3),(G Pro),(G Flex)
7. Press and hold the Vol UP Key and plug in the USB cable to your phone you should now see “Firmware Update/Download Mode” and be in Download mode.
8. Open up Device Manger on your PC
8.1) Click on ports and double click LGEModem
8.2) Go to Port Settings Tab and click Advanced
8.3) Change COM Port to COM41 and click Okay.
8.4) After this you may need to rereboot your phone back into download mode.
9. Run LG Flashtool as Administrator
10. Select Manual Mode at the top
11. Click The DLL Box and choose the DLL file from Above meant for your device
12. Click the S/W box and select the firmware file with the .tot extension, Then Click OK when done.
13. Now Click the Yellow Arrow Button at the top left, The Firmware install will be triggered
14. You may need to unplug/replug phone before Firmware install will start (If it does nothing after clicking the yellow button
15. Should take anywhere between 4-8 Minutes, When its done your phone should reboot
16. LG G3 Only, After reboot you will be presented with a Factory reset screen, Just pull battery and put it back in and it should boot right up!
Do NOT Close the FlashTool Window during firmware update.
99% of the time FlashTool will FAIL after 85% anything after 85% is just your phone rebooting so your safe
[Guide] LG G3 Stock Firmware (Go Back to Stock) KDZ & TOT Method With LGUP
LGUP Video Guide - Thanks to @KiaTheKing !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPKcuYwDoxY
NEW LGUP Method. This one method can do BOTH TOT & KDZ!! Thanks To @shakeyabooti![/U][/B] Suggested use for the D855 ONLY! Other models use the previous methods.
Notes: This method is REQUIRED for flashing MM KDZ files downgrade from MM or upgrade to MM you must use this new method. Old KDZ method you cannot downgrade from MM.
Download Files - LGUP_LG_G3.zip - 16.9 Mb
KDZ & TOT files Here - http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/
This is the NEW KDZ Method for the LG G3!!! Thanks to @shakeyabooti !!
shakeyabooti said:
NEW software!!!!!...... LGUP WILL FLASH YOUR KDZ files
Download LGUP from here: http://oceanhost.eu/545euinlq0hw/LGUP_LG_G3.zip.htm
Install LGUP_8994_DLL first and then LGUP
Make sure you have downloaded the required KDZ file MM or LP
Start LGUP prog on your computer "make sure your phone is plugged in"
If you have a problem that LGUP does not see your LG G3, leave your mobile connected via USB and leave LGUP running, restart your mobile, hopefully this will solve the problem.
TO UPGRADE TO MM from LP - make sure BIN file is ticked and in the File Path point it towards the MM KDZ you have downloaded. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CLICKED UPGRADE! This will update you from LP to MM with out wiping any of your info. Press Start. Make cup of tea and be patient
TO DO A FULL WIPE AND INSTALL MM - Open the LGUP on your computer. FILE PATH point it towards the MM KDZ.
IMPORTANT!!!!!!! shut down LGUP!
Now open LGUP again - you will notice that the MM KDZ will still be showing in the FILE PATH section. Select REFURBISH and make sure BIN file is ticked. Press Start. Make cup of tea and be patient
TO GO BACK TO LP FROM MM - Open LGUP on your computer, click on FILE PATH and point it towards your LP KDZ. Close LGUP and re-open LGUP. Make sure you select REFURBISH this will do a full wipe, tick BIN file. Press Start. Make cup of tea and be patient
If you are worried about losing your data after a full wipe, why not use the LG Bridge software to backup and restore.... it works fine!
YOU WILL LOSE ROOT!
There is no need to enter download mode! LGUP will do it for you.
Original thread by schafi03 http://www.android-hilfe.de/thema/a...er-zurueck-auf-android-5.733674/#post-9342963
Thank You schafi03
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Hi there! Wonder if you could assist me. I don't have the stock video application to view my movies on my LG G3. Could you please guide me on how to get that application apk and odex file installed on my device?
Many thanks
Too bad HKG version of the rom (D855) is not available as yet, hope this will be available soon.
Many thanks for your hard work on consolidation.
I bought an F400L, but it seems that the Honk Kong shop I bought it from has flashed it with a F400K rom (presumably because it has less bloatware), I am a noob and am wondering if they had to root it to do this (and how do I find out if my phone is still rooted) and if I will still be able to do an official over the air update when LG releases one?
T.R.A.N.C.E. said:
I bought an F400L, but it seems that the Honk Kong shop I bought it from has flashed it with a F400K rom (presumably because it has less bloatware), I am a noob and am wondering if they had to root it to do this (and how do I find out if my phone is still rooted) and if I will still be able to do an official over the air update when LG releases one?
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Hi, I'm in the same boat, also bought from a HK ebay store. The 400L came with 400K rom and now I can't update it...which shop did you buy from?
flash tool link?
thx
overon37 said:
flash tool link?
thx
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In the OP I just haven't fixed the links but if you go to the G2 guide I made long ago the links are there and just follow the g2 guide. My g3 guide is pretty much the same as mg g2 guide you just use G3 firmwares
hyelton said:
In the OP I just haven't fixed the links but if you go to the G2 guide I made long ago the links are there and just follow the g2 guide. My g3 guide is pretty much the same as mg g2 guide you just use G3 firmwares
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I admire your patience. I used your guide with my G2. Same questions day after day.......
By the way, I'm now using windows 9, how do I get this to work?
bobsie41 said:
I admire your patience. I used your guide with my G2. Same questions day after day.......
By the way, I'm now using windows 9, how do I get this to work?
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Windows 9?? That's not out yet lol. Yea I plan on fixing the links tonight been in Virginia beach the last few days.
Thanks OP.
I used your guide and files on my g2.
Would like to ask if it's possible to obtain the middle eastern files.
Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk
overon37 said:
flash tool link?
thx
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Links have been updated
hyelton said:
Links have been updated
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Hi hyelton , can`t we flash this KDZ-file just like we did with LG G2 , without using DLL and TOT files ?? Thank`s in advance :fingers-crossed:
Fauert said:
Hi hyelton , can`t we flash this KDZ-file just like we did with LG G2 , without using DLL and TOT files ?? Thank`s in advance :fingers-crossed:
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You only use DLL files with the tot method not the kdz method.
Question here.. My model is d855 32gb ... ! I see no file for it, can I use the 16gb file?
lethalboy said:
Question here.. My model is d855 32gb ... ! I see no file for it, can I use the 16gb file?
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No you can not, you will loose your storage space
Hi, I may just be having a brain fart, but I get lost when I get to these steps:
10) MAKE SURE UNDER, DEVICE MANAGER, YOUR PORT IS SET TO COM 41 FOR YOUR DEVICE.
11) Click the DLL box and choose the dll file from above for you phone model.
10) I'm assuming the device manager is the window underneath the flash tool window? If so, I can't access that window until I'm done with the one on top (the Select Manual Mode window).
11) Since this is a KDZ file, what are the appropriate steps?
Thank you!
Japultra said:
Hi, I may just be having a brain fart, but I get lost when I get to these steps:
10) MAKE SURE UNDER, DEVICE MANAGER, YOUR PORT IS SET TO COM 41 FOR YOUR DEVICE.
11) Click the DLL box and choose the dll file from above for you phone model.
10) I'm assuming the device manager is the window underneath the flash tool window? If so, I can't access that window until I'm done with the one on top (the Select Manual Mode window).
11) Since this is a KDZ file, what are the appropriate steps?
Thank you!
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Please read the entire OP.. There's 2 different methods. 1st method is kdz. 2nd method is tot, the method you quoted is for the tot method.
I have a LG K20 plus with t mobile as the carrier. I believe the model should be TP260. I mistakenly restored a twrp backup from a metro pcs phone that I got from this site coincidentally. Now my phone drops calls and data frequently and shows metro pcs on bootup vs tmobile. I have a kdz file but it won't flash because it now also thinks the model is MP260...not TP260 and says it's a mismatch. Any ideas on how I can get a restore for tmobile to try to reset the phone?
Just bumping
i could use a restore too. I installed super SU root and lost access to android pay. I wasnt to try that magisk root
I restored mine with the linked files.
install LG driver (uninstall any other drivers first)
install LGUP
remove battery from phone and replace
hold volume up key
insert USB while holding down volume up key
phone will boot to download mode
drivers will find phone
run UPPERCUT.exe
UPPERCUT.exe will launch LGUP with phone connected. if phone is not connected try again.
in LGUP lower window browse to TP26010k_00_0316.kdz
choose UPGRADE option in LGUP
click START in LGUP
factory ROM and Recovery will be installed, bootloader will still be unlocked
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BygTApD1iNSSb3pCcU9RRlV1MVE
magisk can be installed using the same method as superSU. Mine is working along with AndroidPay
colemanimal said:
I restored mine with the linked files.
install LG driver (uninstall any other drivers first)
install LGUP
remove battery from phone and replace
hold volume up key
insert USB while holding down volume up key
phone will boot to download mode
drivers will find phone
run UPPERCUT.exe
UPPERCUT.exe will launch LGUP with phone connected. if phone is not connected try again.
in LGUP lower window browse to TP26010k_00_0316.kdz
choose UPGRADE option in LGUP
click START in LGUP
factory ROM and Recovery will be installed, bootloader will still be unlocked
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BygTApD1iNSSb3pCcU9RRlV1MVE
magisk can be installed using the same method as superSU. Mine is working along with AndroidPay
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You were able to install TWRP after this process with the TP26010k_00_0316.kdz?
I am on TP26010E and don't want to upgrade to TP26010k if TWRP cannot be flashed as it has been stated here.
Yeah, you have to perform OEM unlock again, but I have been able to flash TWRP after flashing the previously attached .kdz with the LGUP tool
colemanimal said:
I restored mine with the linked files.
install LG driver (uninstall any other drivers first)
install LGUP
remove battery from phone and replace
hold volume up key
insert USB while holding down volume up key
phone will boot to download mode
drivers will find phone
run UPPERCUT.exe
UPPERCUT.exe will launch LGUP with phone connected. if phone is not connected try again.
in LGUP lower window browse to TP26010k_00_0316.kdz
choose UPGRADE option in LGUP
click START in LGUP
factory ROM and Recovery will be installed, bootloader will still be unlocked
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BygTApD1iNSSb3pCcU9RRlV1MVE
magisk can be installed using the same method as superSU. Mine is working along with AndroidPay
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Can I install this kdz from twrp and install supersu?
no, you have to use LGUP tool. This is a LG image that will flash everything including your recovery partition, and not a flashable ROM image.
You flash root through TWRP, you use LGUP for kdz as the user above said rom flashing and kdz flashing are two different things
See this post which reflects the new kdz available https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73690098&postcount=3
Just a Heads up there is a new version out, as of 9/01/17
MP26010r_00_0817.kdz
download link
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-mp260-firmwares/
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I flashed the modded ROM for MetroPCS, and couldn't flash kdz file because my phone was identified as MP260, instead of TP260.
I wiped the phone and re-locked the bootloader, and the phone would only boot into download mode, It gave a message about it being corrupted.
I took it back to TMO, and the sales people thought it was a virus, and replaced the device.
I've made a TWRP backup for anyone who runs into the same problem. This will fix your problem, so you can use the flash tools available for this device.
NOTE: I also provided Root tools and instructions for those Rooting for the first time.
1. Power off device, plug into computer, then hold volume up for download mode and let COM drivers install, you may need to change COM port to 41, through device manager.
2. In LGUP, choose upgrade or FOTA upgrade.
2. Once you flash firmware, you'll have to hit reset once or twice to get rid of the encryption failure notification.
3. Enjoy rooting your device again if you so choose.
ROOTING:
NOTE: Must have ADB & Fastboot setup already.
First you must unlock your bootloader.
1. In about phone settings, tap build number 6x to get developer settings, enable adb debugging and OEM unlock. Now plug into your computer.
2. Boot into Fastboot mode.
A. Open command prompt and type: adb reboot-bootloader.
B. Next type: fastboot oem unlock.
WARNING: You'll be prompted to factory reset device to protect your data. Your chance to turn back, if your brave then continue. Your device will factory reset, and you'll have to perform the first step again and you'll be ready to root.
1. To flash TWRP, plug into computer, then in command line navigate to where you have your recovery.img
A. adb reboot-bootloader
B. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
2. Pull battery and manually boot into recovery,
A. volume+down as soon as you see LG, release then press again quickly and hold, follow the steps provided.
3. Hit cancel for the encryption notice, and swipe to modify system.
4. You must format device to get rid of encryption message, so choose format and it will ask you to type, yes.
5. Stay in recovery and flash the no-encryption.zip, and Magisk, if you choose to use it for your SU manager. Stay in recovery.
6. Reboot into recovery, and then set up your TWRP environment.
7. Enjoy Root:laugh:
NOTE: If you decide to root again, try using Magisk for SU management. Magisk's mods are excellent, and can run along side Xposed. If you choose Magisk, do not flash SuperUser.zip
TWRP STOCK BACKUP
https://mega.nz/#F!a59RBICD!kOisA-eOxviWK07Dn182FA
LG tools w/ Latest kdz
https://mega.nz/#F!b9sWDBwR!LjhrhZgYXB-BNHUWE11tJw
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Question I have a metropcs k20 version.Can I flash the t-mobile Rom with any problems.Thanks
Rican39 said:
Question I have a metropcs k20 version.Can I flash the t-mobile Rom with any problems.Thanks
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You could probably flash the TWRP back up. After that your device would be Identified as TP260, by the flash tools and you'd end up with the same issue I had, when you decided to go back to stock, so make a TWRP backup on external memory. The KDZ file most likely won't flash because it performs a DLL check, to match device with firmware.
blas4me said:
You could probably flash the TWRP back up. After that your device would be Identified as TP260, by the flash tools and you'd end up with the same issue I had, when you decided to go back to stock, so make a TWRP backup on external memory. The KDZ file most likely won't flash because it performs a DLL check, to match device with firmware.
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Thanks for reply.And info
does anyone have an mp 260 zip rom for twrp before boot?
5(/!p7 kiddie said:
does anyone have an mp 260 zip rom for twrp before boot?
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I've got backup after unlock Bootloader and before root. Pretty sure it's got recovery on it. I always make a backup asap. It's the mp26010t (I had the November patch but some reason after root it says Oct).
Is that what you need?
Pm me if this is what you need and I'll send you a link
I have a Metro LG K20 Plus phone and want to change the firmware to T-Mobile. I have not been successful doing this as I always get invalid firmware, because LG UP recognizes the phone as a metro phone. Is there a way to succeed in getting the T-Mobile firmware on the phone?
thanks in advance.
lg k20 plus tmobil
lgup recognizes my model correctly as lg-tp260 on [com41] but it just sits there initializing for eternity. With my model highlighted I select it and I keep getting the error "LGUP cant load the model [C:\Program Files(x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP\model\com. I have installed lg air drive, lg bridge, lgup8994.dll, lgup for store. I desperately need to get this thing back to stock, I have the AICP rom installed but I dont like it. it was a mistake, if anyone can help I would appreciate it.
stovo06 said:
I've got backup after unlock Bootloader and before root. Pretty sure it's got recovery on it. I always make a backup asap. It's the mp26010t (I had the November patch but some reason after root it says Oct).
Is that what you need?
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Could you PM me this link to the Metro PCS stock backup, if you still have it?
jeanclaudevandamme said:
Right, I've figured out where things have went wrong but still can't find a fix
1) So after Step 14 after running the BAT files all cmd windows closed. I then clicked step3.bat while in fastboot mode. because he did not explain clearly where you were supposed to get CMD window for commands in Step 16.
I had used CMD / ADB / Fastboot years ago, but I had forgotten how they worked exactly, as the instructions for the previous phones I have rooted were so much better written.
later i discovered how to see what was inside a BAT file (use notepad to open it) so step3.BAT contained instructions to flash "boot1.img" which came with the Dirty Santa v20 files. I don't know what model that boot image was taken from. it also contained instructions to flash a twrp file name that didn't exist (so I guess nothing would have gotten flashed).
2) later I was able to launch into fastboot mode and manually flash the correct twrp file onto the phone. then led me being able to get into twrp recovery to flash kernel + SU.
However phone still didn't boot, presumably of the mistake was previously by clicking Step3.BAT, which flashed a "boot1.img" from dirty santa files
Also when going into download mode, the phone would crash with static 1 second after connection.
3) At the time, I didn't know the difference between aboot and boot files. So I went into fastboot and flashed abootbackup.img
I still don't know fully what aboot does. But the effect it has is it locked the bootloader, so i am no longer able to flash anything with fastboot. writing the old aboot.img has caused my device to go into a corrupt bootloop, cannot launch into recovery.
I think that if I flashed bootbackup.img then things might have worked out ok. i had 2 choices and I picked the wrong one, but that's gone now.
flashing the abootbackup.img also had another effect, download mode no longer crashed with static after 1 second, however a new error code came up when download mode is launched <633A B50>, the phone acts like a firmware is currently trying to be flashed but stuck at 0% even just by launching download mode.
I'm guessing there may be some sort of variant mismatch between the boot1.img and the abootbackup.img as the boot1.img wouldn't have originally come from my phone? As well as the other stuff pushed onto device in Step2.BAT
eithe way, LG Bridge / LGUP do not recognise model even with Uppercut.. LG Flash 2014 has the error messge of "connection to server failed", I tried letting it run in the background without closing error message as suggested in that thread, but I guess because of my 633A B50 error message, flashing did not occur in the background like other people.
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I don't know where to go from here exactly. because
1) boot1.img, that came with dirtysanta files, which model / variant did it come from?
2) what LGUP_common.dll will recognise my device now? I know someone patched their DLL, but how do you patch a DLL using hex editor and how to make the DLL recognise my presumably mismatched device?
3) i don't know what the <633A B50> error message means exactly
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/help-h990ds-t3650303
looks like someone did something similar to what I did. he didn't get answers to his questions and he hasn't been logged in since August..
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It's more bricked than usual..
Have a go at this?
I like using the LGUP Patched DLL for H91810J. It seems to recognize all variants.
as a last resort use LG Bridge, refurbish. it will repair all sorts of half installs and messed up partitions. the only thing is : IT WILL BRING YOUR BUILD UP TO 10q=================WHICH IS NOT ROOTABLE!!======================
Just in case this issue has not been resolved. I did the same thing 10 minutes ago. I flashed the wrong abootbackup.img (10c) instead of 10d.
All you have to do is open LGUP and if the device won't be recognise, just run the Uppercut tool and the device will show up. Flash your .kdz file and the phone should be running once again.
I'm trying to find the latest kdz file for the H918 (T-Mobile LG V20). After looking at several guides, I still can't track it down.
This guide gives a link where you can supposedly download the firmware, but all I can find by following that guide is the Android source code, not a .kdz file.
This guide gives a url you can visit (on a non-standard port), and you have to put your phone's IMEI number in the URL parameters. This url will return an xml file that contains another url where you can download the kdz for your specific phone. However, when I followed this guide, the xml file returned a successful response but the sw_url field was empty (along with most other fields).
Other guides have said to go to https://lg-firmwares.com/category/lg-series/lg-v20/ but I am getting a 500 server error on that page. Maybe it's just down today, but seems kind of odd that I can't access it. When I try to find LGH918 by visiting the main domain name (lg-firmwares.com) and navigating from there, I can't seem to find anything.
The closest I have come so far is this download page, but it is for the LGH918TN (instead of LGH918). Is that "close enough" or is it going to brick my phone?
UPDATE: I think I did find the correct kdz file since I started writing this post, but I am going to post this information anyway, for anybody else having the same issue. I went to lg-firmwares.com and clicked "Check IMEI" and entered my phone's IMEI number. It directed me to a download page for LGH918TN, so it looks like that is correct for my phone! I will try and remember to report back here on whether the kdz file actually worked or not. Hoping it doesn't brick my phone, yet again.
As an update to my original post, I did manage to successfully flash the kdz file using the "Upgrade" option in LGUP, and did not lose any of my data. However, I'm still getting the unlocked bootloader message when I start my phone ("Your device cannot be checked for corruption..."). Does anybody know if flashing the .kdz file causes TWRP to be replaced with the original recovery mode? I don't want to try to boot into TWRP in case it has been replaced, thus triggering a factory reset and losing all my data.
It ok to try and relock the bootloader now? (if so, how?) Or do I need to replace TWRP too?
fronzee88 said:
As an update to my original post, I did manage to successfully flash the kdz file using the "Upgrade" option in LGUP, and did not lose any of my data. However, I'm still getting the unlocked bootloader message when I start my phone ("Your device cannot be checked for corruption..."). Does anybody know if flashing the .kdz file causes TWRP to be replaced with the original recovery mode? I don't want to try to boot into TWRP in case it has been replaced, thus triggering a factory reset and losing all my data.
It ok to try and relock the bootloader now? (if so, how?) Or do I need to replace TWRP too?
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You need to use LG Bridge to restore to stock. That will replace TWRP. Then you need to fastboot OEM lock.
If you don't want root and want to relock the bootloader to stop seeing that screen, you will lose data.
Sent from my LG-H918 using XDA Labs
NOTE:
This method must have special expertise for hardware, if you don't understand this, don't do it, because it will cause your device to be totally damaged !!!
For those who have problems stuck in fastboot with locked bootloader, or hard bricked due to software update errors, such as corrupted device notifications and the like follow the following tutorial to fix.
Here I managed to find a test point on the LG G5 as a savior of our device from death.
Tools:
1. QPST
2. LGUP
3. Driver LG and 9008
4. KDZ Firmware
5. LG Firmware Extractor
6. Filehorse G5 and Test Point
How To:
1. Install the QPST
2. Install the LG Drivers
3. Install the LGUP
4. Extract KDZ using LG Firmware Extractor to DZ and DZ to BIN
5. Disassembly your phone
6. Short test point and hold
7. Connect USB to PC
8. Remove the test point holder once EDL 9008 mode is connected
9. Open QPST, Set to UFS
10. Open partition manager in QPST and load image (bin) for all partition
11. Disconnect when everything is finished and turn on the phone, it will automatically enter download mode
12. Flash KDZ with LGUP
13. And finish (your phone life again)
For other question contact me on Telegram ronnayryukay_official
Sorry I can't explain it more fully, because of my local internet network limitations to make a video.
ronnay ryukay said:
NOTE:
This method must have special expertise for hardware, if you don't understand this, don't do it, because it will cause your device to be totally damaged !!!
For those who have problems stuck in fastboot with locked bootloader, or hard bricked due to software update errors, such as corrupted device notifications and the like follow the following tutorial to fix.
Here I managed to find a test point on the LG G5 as a savior of our device from death.
Tools:
1. QPST
2. LGUP
3. Driver LG and 9008
4. KDZ Firmware
5. LG Firmware Extractor
6. Filehorse G5 and Test Point
How To:
1. Install the QPST
2. Install the LG Drivers
3. Install the LGUP
4. Extract KDZ using LG Firmware Extractor to DZ and DZ to BIN
5. Disassembly your phone
6. Short test point and hold
7. Connect USB to PC
8. Remove the test point holder once EDL 9008 mode is connected
9. Open QPST, Set to UFS
10. Open partition manager in QPST and load image (bin) for all partition
11. Disconnect when everything is finished and turn on the phone, it will automatically enter download mode
12. Flash KDZ with LGUP
13. And finish (your phone life again)
For other question contact me on Telegram ronnayryukay_official
Sorry I can't explain it more fully, because of my local internet network limitations to make a video.
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unable to go edl mode. testpoint correct ?
All I get is sahara fail in qfil.
ronnay ryukay said:
ronnayryukay_official
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HELP ME
Dosent work for me
zee™ said:
Dosend work for me
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sadly hard bricks are un fixable on the g5
yeah right, i tried that last night but my G5 got no response.
btw i tried this hoping that this will work to unlock bootloader
zee™ said:
yeah right, i tried that last night but my G5 got no response.
btw i tried this hoping that this will work to unlock bootloader
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Plz can you share the firehose file again or
Send it to [email protected].
The above link is dead
ronnay ryukay said:
NOTE:
This method must have special expertise for hardware, if you don't understand this, don't do it, because it will cause your device to be totally damaged !!!
For those who have problems stuck in fastboot with locked bootloader, or hard bricked due to software update errors, such as corrupted device notifications and the like follow the following tutorial to fix.
Here I managed to find a test point on the LG G5 as a savior of our device from death.
Tools:
1. QPST
2. LGUP
3. Driver LG and 9008
4. KDZ Firmware
5. LG Firmware Extractor
6. Filehorse G5 and Test Point
How To:
1. Install the QPST
2. Install the LG Drivers
3. Install the LGUP
4. Extract KDZ using LG Firmware Extractor to DZ and DZ to BIN
5. Disassembly your phone
6. Short test point and hold
7. Connect USB to PC
8. Remove the test point holder once EDL 9008 mode is connected
9. Open QPST, Set to UFS
10. Open partition manager in QPST and load image (bin) for all partition
11. Disconnect when everything is finished and turn on the phone, it will automatically enter download mode
12. Flash KDZ with LGUP
13. And finish (your phone life again)
For other question contact me on Telegram ronnayryukay_official
Sorry I can't explain it more fully, because of my local internet network limitations to make a video.
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Plz upload the firehose file again