Is there a chance of being able to flash US997 or H870 to the Sprint variant LG G6? I tried US997 from H873 and got stuck in Fastboot. I was able to relfash/upgrade to H870 Oreo after this still. What's so similar with H873 and US993 that allows us to flash between these? I feel like there's a way to get around all this and we're just missing it..
The phone was detected as a US997 phone but did not boot. OEM Unlock was checked prior, along with USB Debugging if that helps any.
Feel free to comment what you've tried and why you think this will or will not work.
*Currently on H873 Oreo with Wifi/Sim working.
H870 also stuck in fastboot?
5centr5 said:
H870 also stuck in fastboot?
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I think that the US997 firmware is incomplete. Most KDZ at https://lg-firmwares.com are around 2.42-2.7 GB in size, yet other G6 KDZ are 3.07-3.66 GB in size. This could be causing the H873 and H870 to get stuck in fastboot mode due to an incomplete US997 partition map. I flashed an AT&T H871 straight to US997 without issue, and a VS987 straight to US997 without issue. When I flashed the H871 with the H873 KDZ, then back to US997, the fastboot bootloop began (factory resetting does not fix).
patato21 said:
I think that the US997 firmware is incomplete. Most KDZ at https://lg-firmwares.com are around 2.42-2.7 GB in size, yet other G6 KDZ are 3.07-3.66 GB in size. This could be causing the H873 and H870 to get stuck in fastboot mode due to an incomplete US997 partition map. I flashed an AT&T H871 straight to US997 without issue, and a VS987 straight to US997 without issue. When I flashed the H871 with the H873 KDZ, then back to US997, the fastboot bootloop began (factory resetting does not fix).
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You need to restart your phone by holding the buttons (volume down and power) and when turned on, it will boot into download mode (the cable must be inserted into the PC and the phone, the volume button is clamped up). Then you need flash you phone with partition dl to H873.
H870 working too except network and wifi (wrong modem). Maybe working with H873 modem (i'm not trying)
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You need to restart your phone by holding the buttons (volume down and power) and when turned on, it will boot into download mode (the cable must be inserted into the PC and the phone, the volume button is clamped up). Then you need flash you phone with partition dl to H873.
H870 working too except network and wifi (wrong modem). Maybe working with H873 modem (i'm not trying)
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My phone is not permanently bricked. I can always escape fastboot with a restart and immediately after enter download mode and flash H873 KDZ. The problem is I want US997 on it to get VoLTE and better battery life. Just want to possibly find a fix to get US997 booting on an H873.
patato21 said:
My phone is not permanently bricked. I can always escape fastboot with a restart and immediately after enter download mode and flash H873 KDZ. The problem is I want US997 on it to get VoLTE and better battery life. Just want to possibly find a fix to get US997 booting on an H873.
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This will not work out, because the us997 model has a larger system partition than the h873. And because of this, after the flash, the phone is downloaded to the FASTBOOT because the system partition is damaged. Therefore, you must first change the gpt table because LG UP not changed it. But with root rights it is possible(https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/help/request-backup-gpt-table-unlocked-us997-t3860123).
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Therefore, you must first change the gpt table because LG UP not changed it. But with root rights it is possible(https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/help/request-backup-gpt-table-unlocked-us997-t3860123).
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Yeah the GPT partitions probably aren't being property written (old ones are left in even after flashing) and it switches system with the bootloader (abl/aboot) partition. Probably a jtag box like the Octoplus or Medusa Box can fix this with their custom firmware. Also download mode screen on the phone is stops at 98% and doesn't complete when flashing US997.
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Yeah the GPT partitions probably aren't being property written (old ones are left in even after flashing) and it switches system with the bootloader (abl/aboot) partition. Probably a jtag box like the Octoplus or Medusa Box can fix this with their custom firmware. Also download mode screen on the phone is stops at 98% and doesn't complete when flashing US997.
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I'm in a similar situation, did you ever solve your problem? At this point I'd just like to get back to booting the original Sprint LS993 8.0 ROM. I had previously flashed the H873 8.0 ROM on top of the LS993 with the model fake I found elsewhere (which I can't seem to find now). I just tried loading the US997 9.0 ROM just today as well and it was asking for an unlock.bin file which I don't have ... cause the LS993 AND the H873 are not supported for unlocking by LG. Now the phone seems to be permanently stuck in Fastboot after what seemed like a successful flash of US997 using LGUP. No button combinations will make it do anything else, though having said that it will act like it will do a factory erase with vol-down and power-down quick power-up then down again. I think I may have bricked the thing, hate that. I'm hoping you or someone else has figured out a fix. Thanks.
If I've really bricked it just tell me that so I can throw it out and not worry about it any longer.
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I'm in a similar situation, did you ever solve your problem? At this point I'd just like to get back to booting the original Sprint LS993 8.0 ROM. I had previously flashed the H873 8.0 ROM on top of the LS993 with the model fake I found elsewhere (which I can't seem to find now). I just tried loading the US997 9.0 ROM just today as well and it was asking for an unlock.bin file which I don't have ... cause the LS993 AND the H873 are not supported for unlocking by LG. Now the phone seems to be permanently stuck in Fastboot after what seemed like a successful flash of US997 using LGUP. No button combinations will make it do anything else, though having said that it will act like it will do a factory erase with vol-down and power-down quick power-up then down again. I think I may have bricked the thing, hate that. I'm hoping you or someone else has figured out a fix. Thanks.
If I've really bricked it just tell me that so I can throw it out and not worry about it any longer.
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I only solved this problem on a different phone (LG V30). The US998 Pie update and the VS996 Pie update seemed to brick phones at the LG V30 screen or on the Boot Animation screen. This seemed to be only and issue with phones that have been crossflashed in the past. I only solved this by creating a partition backup .SRF (in Qualcomm 9008 QDLoader mode) with Octoplus JTAG tool from a working Sprint LS998 -> US998 Pie Crosssflash. I then flashed that backup onto the faulty bootlooping phones and this fixed the issue. Flashing several KDZs and even flashing zips did not help here, it seems we need to rebuild or copy the partition table from a working device.
The issue now is how to enter the Qualcomm 9008 mode, as there doesn't seem to be a power button shuffling method to enter it on older SDM821 chips. The only way would be to buy a USB cable that shorts the device, manually open the device and try to short it, or flash a bad partition like abl or tz from T-Mobile firmware which will brick the phone into 9008 mode. We need a genuine factory US997 for donor firmware, and a recipient H871, H873, or LS993.
At this point, it seems to cumbersome to even try this, as LG has left behind the US997 and there is no Pie update in sight for it.
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I only solved this problem on a different phone (LG V30). The US998 Pie update and the VS996 Pie update seemed to brick phones at the LG V30 screen or on the Boot Animation screen. This seemed to be only and issue with phones that have been crossflashed in the past. I only solved this by creating a partition backup .SRF (in Qualcomm 9008 QDLoader mode) with Octoplus JTAG tool from a working Sprint LS998 -> US998 Pie Crosssflash. I then flashed that backup onto the faulty bootlooping phones and this fixed the issue. Flashing several KDZs and even flashing zips did not help here, it seems we need to rebuild or copy the partition table from a working device.
The issue now is how to enter the Qualcomm 9008 mode, as there doesn't seem to be a power button shuffling method to enter it on older SDM821 chips. The only way would be to buy a USB cable that shorts the device, manually open the device and try to short it, or flash a bad partition like abl or tz from T-Mobile firmware which will brick the phone into 9008 mode. We need a genuine factory US997 for donor firmware, and a recipient H871, H873, or LS993.
At this point, it seems to cumbersome to even try this, as LG has left behind the US997 and there is no Pie update in sight for it.
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OK, thanks anyway ... lesson learned.
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Hello.
First, sorry for my bad english..
I got the F800L model and I rooted the device following the guide of Dirty Santa.
One day I read in forum that someone was able to flash H918 rom to the F800L device.
So I tried to do same.. but with the mistake of not backing up my original rom.
When I tried to flash the H918 rom through TWRP, it installed well, but when it booted, it just remained hanged in LG logo.
I just left it over a day waiting if it pass the LG logo. But it didn't.
Then I searched for the fix and read the guide about restoring the bricked device through LGUP and kdz file.
So I entered in download mode and connected to PC.
Executed LGUP software and my device appeared in H91810i model instead of F800L. I downloaded the F800L kdz file and tried to restore with LGUP but it appeared error saying kdz invalid.
So I managed to download the H918 10i kdz file and tried again to restore.. and WOW! it completed the process.
But.. Now my device is in worse condition. It doesn't even turn on.
Tried to enter again in download mode but nothing happens.. neither enters in fastboot mode...
Pulled out the battery and reinserted, and tried to turn on but nothing happens..
Can anybody help me please???
I think you destroyed your phone
You should get it to repair service
lol, u just facing the same problem with me, i did exactly the same what u do, was looking around for solution, but nothing really helpful out there, the only way i found is the method with sd card, u get the debrick img file, burn it to a 32gb sd card with the right tool, put sd card to your phone and hope it will get to downloadmode or fastboot or whatever idknow cause i'm don't have the debrick.img file for F800L, looking for it right now, people say u can get that file from the phone (has same model) that still working, that all i know for now, if u found anyway to fix your phone please told me :highfive:
It has been repeated over and over and over "DO NOT FLASH ANYTHING THAT IS NOT MEANT FOR YOUR DEVICE" and also "FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK". Both of them together makes it pretty clear that you shouldn't have flashed something that was meant only for the h918 into an f800l variant. Developers dont write this down as fancy words or for fun. They do it in order to let everybody know that if flashed, it could easily alter your system in such a way that it might never be fixed except by the company itself. By flashing something that wasnt meant for your device, you are trying to override the system with an image. And if the developer never made the source compatible with yours, then software and hardware will be contradicting each other. The motherboards of the phones comes for its specific variants and only developers can alter an image of a system to make it somewhat compatible with the variant.
Now, lets hope you get an answer to how to fix it because LG wont be fixing it for you since you voided your warranty by a) the simple fact of unlocking the bootloader (which is pretty easy to identify since it shows the warning sign when you turn the phone on), and b) you rooted the device. And LG wont work with neither of those. Unless.... and this is a maybe because i dont know if they would agree too (if you pay the sum they request to fix it, which i assure you it will be more that $100+ maybe even significantly more). Then they fix it for you.
I personally made a backup in a separated MIcro SD card i have outside the phone. So that if i have problems with my system, then i just insert that micro sd card and restore the backup.
Good luck!
If the phones screen is blank when you try to turn it on you bricked. Only fix is a replacement. There is NO debrick.img
oh my god, if u stop at the step KDZ tool found your device that H918, I can help you. Just boot to fastboot mode and fastboot the file name bootbackup.img and KDZ tool will found your device is F800L then KDZ normally. Sorry for my bad English.
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Hello.
First, sorry for my bad english..
I got the F800L model and I rooted the device following the guide of Dirty Santa.
One day I read in forum that someone was able to flash H918 rom to the F800L device.
So I tried to do same.. but with the mistake of not backing up my original rom.
When I tried to flash the H918 rom through TWRP, it installed well, but when it booted, it just remained hanged in LG logo.
I just left it over a day waiting if it pass the LG logo. But it didn't.
Then I searched for the fix and read the guide about restoring the bricked device through LGUP and kdz file.
So I entered in download mode and connected to PC.
Executed LGUP software and my device appeared in H91810i model instead of F800L. I downloaded the F800L kdz file and tried to restore with LGUP but it appeared error saying kdz invalid.
So I managed to download the H918 10i kdz file and tried again to restore.. and WOW! it completed the process.
But.. Now my device is in worse condition. It doesn't even turn on.
Tried to enter again in download mode but nothing happens.. neither enters in fastboot mode...
Pulled out the battery and reinserted, and tried to turn on but nothing happens..
Can anybody help me please???
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hi did you find any way to help ? i m in similar position
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If the phones screen is blank when you try to turn it on you bricked. Only fix is a replacement. There is NO debrick.img
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Hello My Friend,
I have F800s and I rooted by your methos and did exactly the same thing as OP installed H918 rom through twrp. Now I can only go in download mode and LGUP reads my phone as H918 what should I do please help .
I was trying to update with LGUP application for firmware update but didn't success, so I removed the USB cable and pressed Volume down and power button to restart. But it went straight into Firmware Update and LGUP application can't find the port.
So, my phone is stucking in Firmware update screen, please help me how to restore the firmware and get out from Firmware Update screen, many thanks and greatly appreciated.
Hold the power button until you get a black screen. Download LG Mobile Support tool and the LG Drivers. Plug USB In and then hold the Power + Volume Up key. On your screen, click Upgrade Recovery. From there, you can do a factory reset through download mode of your phone.
Enter download mode and connect the phone in the PC. Download LG brige and open it. When you are inside the programe you will see a window of Software update enter here and there is an option that is for bad installation otas (to reinstall and correct errors). Use this and I think this will handle.
Another option I think is using LG Up you will see your device in download mode. Try to enter download mode and see if this works also.
Thanks both - I ran into a similar situation. I pulled down both the 11a and 14a KDZ files, and used UpperCut and LGUP to flash first the 14a and then the 11a image. Unfortunately in both cases after LGUP does its thing, I'm getting the LG logo, followed by fastboot screen.
I cannot reboot to get past it, and I cannot flash recovery (it says the boot loader is locked). I cannot flash the Unlock.bin from LG because apparently the KDZ re-enabled the software lock prohibiting bootloader unlocks.
So I'm suck with a phone that will only boot into fastboot, stock recovery or into download mode, and I cannot figure out how to get back to something functional. I've tried reflashing with LGUP - that doesn't work. And the LG Bridge "Update Error Recovery" option gives an error "Connect your mobile device to the USB Port" even though it is, and the LG USB drivers are installed.
Would appreciate any pointers someone could offer.
gewecht said:
Thanks both - I ran into a similar situation. I pulled down both the 11a and 14a KDZ files, and used UpperCut and LGUP to flash first the 14a and then the 11a image. Unfortunately in both cases after LGUP does its thing, I'm getting the LG logo, followed by fastboot screen.
I cannot reboot to get past it, and I cannot flash recovery (it says the boot loader is locked). I cannot flash the Unlock.bin from LG because apparently the KDZ re-enabled the software lock prohibiting bootloader unlocks.
So I'm suck with a phone that will only boot into fastboot, stock recovery or into download mode, and I cannot figure out how to get back to something functional. I've tried reflashing with LGUP - that doesn't work. And the LG Bridge "Update Error Recovery" option gives an error "Connect your mobile device to the USB Port" even though it is, and the LG USB drivers are installed.
Would appreciate any pointers someone could offer.
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In older LG phones work LG Flashtool (2014)...Maybe with this you can flash KDZ firmware https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
gewecht said:
Thanks both - I ran into a similar situation. I pulled down both the 11a and 14a KDZ files, and used UpperCut and LGUP to flash first the 14a and then the 11a image. Unfortunately in both cases after LGUP does its thing, I'm getting the LG logo, followed by fastboot screen.
I cannot reboot to get past it, and I cannot flash recovery (it says the boot loader is locked). I cannot flash the Unlock.bin from LG because apparently the KDZ re-enabled the software lock prohibiting bootloader unlocks.
So I'm suck with a phone that will only boot into fastboot, stock recovery or into download mode, and I cannot figure out how to get back to something functional. I've tried reflashing with LGUP - that doesn't work. And the LG Bridge "Update Error Recovery" option gives an error "Connect your mobile device to the USB Port" even though it is, and the LG USB drivers are installed.
Would appreciate any pointers someone could offer.
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I have the same issue - I was on Lineage os and flashing the OTA update caused bootloop to recovery. So I wanted to flash back to stock using LGUP and 14A. I did that before without issues.
This time though all installed fine but after reboot the phone immediately goes to fastboot, exactly as described above. I just spend several hours trying to fix it but with no results. The LG Bridge won't recognize the phone no matter what I do in Windows (tried 3 different PCs). On a Mac it will start connecting and will end up saying "you need to enable MTP connection".
From what I garther the stock rom flashed fine - the factory reset works, even shows "erasing data", the LG UP recognizes the phone as 14A (I tried 11A, 13A too - seems to install fine but goes immediately to fastboot after reboot).
The only thing I realized I did different when flashing the stock rom with LGUP was not using the original LG USB cable. But reflashing with original cable makes not difference now - still going to fastboot.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Have you guys been able to do the Upgrade recovery in the LG support tool? Did it work? It starts fine for me but after downloading the recovery file I always get and error, see the screenshot.
I was able to grab the kdz file and tried to flash it with LGUP but still the same thing. It seems like it flashes fine but after reboot it immediately goes to fastboot
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Have you guys been able to do the Upgrade recovery in the LG support tool? Did it work? It starts fine for me but after downloading the recovery file I always get and error, see the screenshot.
I was able to grab the kdz file and tried to flash it with LGUP but still the same thing. It seems like it flashes fine but after reboot it immediately goes to fastboot
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Sadly I'm in the same boat as well. I'll pull some of their error messages I've gotten with LG Flash Tool this afternoon. I've tried 2014 and 2017. Both to no success.
I suspect it may be something with the /misc partition. Im going out on a limb, but I'm guessing that the AOSP and Lineage ROMs may touch misc. That partition may have some key identifiers for the LG tools. And the KDZ doesn't have a misc partition embedded inside it.
I was hoping the kdz file I was able to grab from the Lg Support tool would be different from regular stock rom 14a that is available around the internet but it appears to be exactly the same file (based on the file size). My original hope was that the file would support "Refurbish" option in the LGUP tool but it only works with "Upgrade".
I wonder if the "Refurbish" option would fix this and re-flashed all partitions - if only we could find a kdz file that would work with the refurbish option. So far all files I tried (11a, 13a, 14a) only support the upgrade option.
Thanks for all of your helps, I used LGUP and WondersMobile application on the computer and LGUP can not see the port. I did un-install the WondersMobile and LGUP can see the port and finally upgraded to latest firmware.
gewecht said:
Thanks both - I ran into a similar situation. I pulled down both the 11a and 14a KDZ files, and used UpperCut and LGUP to flash first the 14a and then the 11a image. Unfortunately in both cases after LGUP does its thing, I'm getting the LG logo, followed by fastboot screen.
I cannot reboot to get past it, and I cannot flash recovery (it says the boot loader is locked). I cannot flash the Unlock.bin from LG because apparently the KDZ re-enabled the software lock prohibiting bootloader unlocks.
So I'm suck with a phone that will only boot into fastboot, stock recovery or into download mode, and I cannot figure out how to get back to something functional. I've tried reflashing with LGUP - that doesn't work. And the LG Bridge "Update Error Recovery" option gives an error "Connect your mobile device to the USB Port" even though it is, and the LG USB drivers are installed.
Would appreciate any pointers someone could offer.
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kloubik said:
I have the same issue - I was on Lineage os and flashing the OTA update caused bootloop to recovery. So I wanted to flash back to stock using LGUP and 14A. I did that before without issues.
This time though all installed fine but after reboot the phone immediately goes to fastboot, exactly as described above. I just spend several hours trying to fix it but with no results. The LG Bridge won't recognize the phone no matter what I do in Windows (tried 3 different PCs). On a Mac it will start connecting and will end up saying "you need to enable MTP connection".
From what I garther the stock rom flashed fine - the factory reset works, even shows "erasing data", the LG UP recognizes the phone as 14A (I tried 11A, 13A too - seems to install fine but goes immediately to fastboot after reboot).
The only thing I realized I did different when flashing the stock rom with LGUP was not using the original LG USB cable. But reflashing with original cable makes not difference now - still going to fastboot.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I too am having same problem. I've tried all the images from 11A to 14A, all of them flash with no errors on LGUP and every time LGUP detects the phone as having the last version flashed. Unfortunately, the phone also boots to fastboot every time. Nothing else to add to your descriptions at this time I'm afraid...
gewecht said:
Sadly I'm in the same boat as well. I'll pull some of their error messages I've gotten with LG Flash Tool this afternoon. I've tried 2014 and 2017. Both to no success.
I suspect it may be something with the /misc partition. Im going out on a limb, but I'm guessing that the AOSP and Lineage ROMs may touch misc. That partition may have some key identifiers for the LG tools. And the KDZ doesn't have a misc partition embedded inside it.
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I am absolutely positive my problem is at least in part due to a messed up /misc partition though. @gqo actually described what I did pretty thoroughly in his thread, albeit in a G5. Post #9 has the fix but it didn't work for me.
I've also stumbled upon a menu under the Firmware Update screen that I had never seen before and cannot fin any mention to... Would any of you guys know what it is for? It reads something like:
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** SELECT MENU **
** Select : Power Key(Long) **
** Move : Power Key(Short) **
-> MA-USB(WIFI) DL
POWER OFF
PHONE INFO
BACK
Okay, I figured it out. The menu, at least the first option, appears to be for Wi-Fi firmware update. I wonder what file the phone actually downloads... And if it would be able to fix our phones. The only unprotected network I had in hand was a mobile hotspot in my not-so-LTE Nexus 5, so I got as far the firmware download start but didn't risk it on such a slow and unpredictable network. On top of that my Nexus 5 has also gotten pretty good at bootlooping, that's why I got this G6 in the first place. If anyone out there has a reliable unprotected network and nerves of steel it could be interesting to see if the outcome of this update is different from the LGUP one.
How do you access this menu?
What I started working on yesterday is trying to build a image file for the Qualcomm Flash Image loader and see if I can flash the phone using this tool... But I have never used this tool before, right now it does not detect my phone - I need to work on that + see if I can correctly build the image file from kdz. I found some youtube step by step tutorials so we will see. I will post update on the progress tonight or tomorrow.
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How do you access this menu?
What I started working on yesterday is trying to build a image file for the Qualcomm Flash Image loader and see if I can flash the phone using this tool... But I have never used this tool before, right now it does not detect my phone - I need to work on that + see if I can correctly build the image file from kdz. I found some youtube step by step tutorials so we will see. I will post update on the progress tonight or tomorrow.
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I'm not sure if there's a better way to do it, but I access it by removing the usb cable after I successfully get in Download Mode. Then I'm not sure if there's any specific key combo, I've been randomly pressing the power and the volume down buttons and at some point I get into that menu. In the menu though, for some reason, I think I can only select an option if I long press both the volume down and power buttons. The "POWER OFF" option has come in handy because so far is the only way I can actually turn my phone off. The "PHONE INFO" hasn't worked for me yet. The menu also reacts when you add/remove the microsd card... I wonder if it can be used for something other than a WiFi firmware upgrade. I haven't had the chance to connect the phone to a computer to see how the device is recognized, if at all.
And that image you're working on sounds like a neat idea, I wish I could help but I'm afraid I wouldn't have the skill. I may be able to test though. Anyway, Godspeed!
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I too am having same problem. I've tried all the images from 11A to 14A, all of them flash with no errors on LGUP and every time LGUP detects the phone as having the last version flashed. Unfortunately, the phone also boots to fastboot every time. Nothing else to add to your descriptions at this time I'm afraid...
I am absolutely positive my problem is at least in part due to a messed up /misc partition though. @gqo actually described what I did pretty thoroughly in his thread, albeit in a G5. Post #9 has the fix but it didn't work for me.
I've also stumbled upon a menu under the Firmware Update screen that I had never seen before and cannot fin any mention to... Would any of you guys know what it is for? It reads something like:
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** SELECT MENU **
** Select : Power Key(Long) **
** Move : Power Key(Short) **
-> MA-USB(WIFI) DL
POWER OFF
PHONE INFO
BACK
Okay, I figured it out. The menu, at least the first option, appears to be for Wi-Fi firmware update. I wonder what file the phone actually downloads... And if it would be able to fix our phones. The only unprotected network I had in hand was a mobile hotspot in my not-so-LTE Nexus 5, so I got as far the firmware download start but didn't risk it on such a slow and unpredictable network. On top of that my Nexus 5 has also gotten pretty good at bootlooping, that's why I got this G6 in the first place. If anyone out there has a reliable unprotected network and nerves of steel it could be interesting to see if the outcome of this update is different from the LGUP one.
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I'll play around a bit and see if I can land on this menu. At this point I'll try anything. I'm on an iPhone until I get this fixed - so I'm motivated!
I can setup an open guest network off my main wi-fi this evening and see what I can find out.
EDIT Sorry, I tried playing around here, but I couldn't figure out how to get back into the the menu you uncovered. If you could give some instructions on how to do it, I'm happy to give it a shot on my device.
I was able to access the menu today...what worked for me was at the firmware screen unplug the usb cable and then press volume down and power button three times quickly. I tried to connect to a wifi and it does not really do anything. I think it just establishes wifi connection but it does not download anything on it's own - it's waiting for another connection.
Also I got stuck with building the image file from kdz, it has no information on partitions. At this point I decided to ship to LG for a quote and will see how much they will ask for a reflash.
I got as far as selecting a network and getting some sort of a download start screen, but I interrupted it right away so I wasn't sure the download would actually go through... Apparently it does not. If this menu has some sort of flashing capabilities though, it might be worth checking how secure it is. If someone can get it to download and flash a modded file perhaps there could be a chance of flashing a custom recovery or something... I'm thinking about those guys that have an unlockable bootloader (which we ironically also have now).
Anyway, all of this goes well beyond my skill so I followed your example and submitted a repair service request to LG. It'll take quite long but shipping is free, so I figured I'd give it a try. I'm assuming this is an easy fix with the right software tools, so I hope LG doesn't overcharge for it. I'm even half hoping they'll do it under the limited warranty... If I recall correctly unlocking the bootloader doesn't immediately void all warranty, there's room to prove the bootloader was never actually unlocked. And after all LG does say that once unlocked, it cannot be undone and our phones are, in fact, running stock firmware and have a locked bootloader.
Update: My phone was received today by LG. In LG's Track Repair page, the status briefly showed as Undergoing Diagnostic but quickly moved to Repair In Progress, it's current status. Given that LG was supposed to contact me in case the repair was not covered by the limited warranty, meaning that an extra fee would've to be paid, I'm assuming the phone will be fixed (if possible, that is) free of charge. I will update you guys again soon, but if anyone out there is still struggling with this issue I'd recommend considering sending the phone to LG.
I have the exact same problem. Please keep us in the loop of what happens to your phone with LG
My phone has been received by LG for this issue on 9/26. It quickly moved through diagnostic to "repair in progress" on the first day plus showed ETA back to me in 6 business days. Ever since that it's stuck in that mode, no update or contact from LG. I check the status every day - every day it says the same - ETA 6 business days. It's been a week and half now with no update. I kind of expected it's going to take 2-3 weeks but annoyed that they say 6 days ETA and then you don't hear from anyone for almost 2 weeks with no change in status.
Update #2: The status finally moved to Shipped To Customer. I haven't been contacted by LG yet, so I guess the phone could've been shipped fixed as much as it could've been shipped as is for being unfixable. Either way, I wasn't and most likely won't be charged. FedEx hasn't got an ETA for the delivery, but I'll let you guys know as soon as I get my phone back.
Edit: Got an e-mail from LG. It reads something like:
Defect: Software failure
Payment Type: NOT APPLICABLE
Repair Results: S/W upgrade (download)
Repair Cost: $ 0.00
Warranty Status: In Warranty
Tax: $ 0.00
Total: $ 0.00
I guess I got away with it, I hope you guys do too.
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I have the LG G6 H870 single sim version, and it's a strange thing.
The Lg G6 remains locked on the LG logo, wait 15 minutes or more.. and does not go any further regardless of flashing method, LG Up or LG Bridge. Now it has the 11th global version installed. Using Uppercut and any version of Nougat starts right after the update. Any version of Oreo, flashed with LG UP or LG Bridge (LG Bridge detects that updating is required and proposes the V20b and installs it) remains stuck at the LG "Powered by Android" logo. It appear on Windows device manager, connected after boot like Serial device, so it's stuck in some Download Mode i think, and after pressing Vol down and power, it enter without problem on Download mode... pressing Vol Up and conecting cable in one second before reboot....
I tried both the bootloader locked and unlocked. The same problem every time. Oreo does not appear as OTA The check now for update message is: "You are using the atest software version for current OS".
Any idea is welcome. Please help!
I have the EXACT same problem.
Any help guys?
Matt
dadme said:
I have the LG G6 H870 single sim version, and it's a strange thing.
The Lg G6 remains locked on the LG logo, wait 15 minutes or more.. and does not go any further regardless of flashing method, LG Up or LG Bridge. Now it has the 11th global version installed. Using Uppercut and any version of Nougat starts right after the update. Any version of Oreo, flashed with LG UP or LG Bridge (LG Bridge detects that updating is required and proposes the V20b and installs it) remains stuck at the LG "Powered by Android" logo. It appear on Windows device manager, connected after boot like Serial device, so it's stuck in some Download Mode i think, and after pressing Vol down and power, it enter without problem on Download mode... pressing Vol Up and conecting cable in one second before reboot....
I tried both the bootloader locked and unlocked. The same problem every time. Oreo does not appear as OTA The check now for update message is: "You are using the atest software version for current OS".
Any idea is welcome. Please help!
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Unlock bootloader, root, twrp, install 20c zip via twrp made by Bestsniper, root with Magisk 17.2
Tried that lot in newbie school
HueyT said:
Unlock bootloader, root, twrp, install 20c zip via twrp made by Bestsniper, root with Magisk 17.2
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Still stuck on Nougat...it refuses to let me go back up to Oreo.
Tried numerous .KDZ of Oreo, numerous flashable zips of Oreo.
Do I perhaps need a different kind of .laf or boot.img etc?
Matt
Just use this LGUP and first post instructions from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/using-lgup-crossflashing-t3780969
, "PARTITION DL"，then click "select all" on LGUP modified version. It works for me. Tools from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-market-us998-t3736910 with coresponding dll for LG G6.
dadme said:
Just use this LGUP and first post instructions from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/using-lgup-crossflashing-t3780969
, "PARTITION DL"，then click "select all" on LGUP modified version. It works for me. Tools from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-market-us998-t3736910 with coresponding dll for LG G6.
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....IAM SOOOO Greatful.
THANKYOU!!!
You have 100% fixed my phone...u are a ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!
You one of the VERY few good people on this LG G6 forum.
Sooo many just dont even attempt to answer someones question.
I've owned stacks of smartphones and been a member of loads of XDA forums, but I have to say, as far as getting help asnd questions ansered etc....this LG G6 forum is the absolute worst.
Apart from youself, of course.
Iam now over the moon happy, coz you made my phone work again!
Thanks again.
Matt:good::good:
@matthew33
I have the same problem you described.
Could you give me a link to the dll file? I can't find a file matching my phone LG G6 H870. Always getting this error "please, install valid DLL package(*.msi). for the model"
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@matthew33
I have the same problem you described.
Could you give me a link to the dll file? I can't find a file matching my phone LG G6 H870. Always getting this error "please, install valid DLL package(*.msi). for the model"
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Sure, here's what I used
Matt
Thank you very much!
For me this method also worked.
At the beginning I had the same problem as before (error about missing dll) but launching the application as an administrator helped.
Hello guys, I have a used unlocked LG V20 Verizon VS995 but it is very selective with SIM cards. Some worked and some didn't. The phone dialer couldn't also dial special codes like the IMEI checker, phone testing code or LG MENU. So I thought of getting other ROMs to flash in place of it. I flashed the H91520a ROM with LGUP using the partition dl option. It worked at first but still gave the same SIM card issue but even worse. So I flashed back to Verizon.
Before I reset the factory data after flashing, I remembered I had some Tmobile H91820h KDZ for my previous V20 lying somewhere on my PC. I flashed it using partition dl with LGUP again. When the flashing was done the phone didn't boot up any more. I removed the battery and tried to get into download mode (by holding the volume up button and plugging it to my pc) so I could easily flash back to the Verizon version again since nothing seemed to work well. The phone has shown no sign of power since then. Can't boot to fastboot or download mode. The LG startup logo doesn't even show up at all.
However, When I connect to my PC, it pops up under "Ports" in my device manager as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008(COMxx)". LGUP or LG Flash Tool doesn't recognize it. I really hope it isn't bricked beyond recovery.
Please, I really need help with this. Thanks.
Michaelikupa said:
Hello guys, I have a used unlocked LG V20 Verizon VS995 but it is very selective with SIM cards. Some worked and some didn't. The phone dialer couldn't also dial special codes like the IMEI checker, phone testing code or LG MENU. So I thought of getting other ROMs to flash in place of it. I flashed the H91520a ROM with LGUP using the partition dl option. It worked at first but still gave the same SIM card issue but even worse. So I flashed back to Verizon.
Before I reset the factory data after flashing, I remembered I had some Tmobile H91820h KDZ for my previous V20 lying somewhere on my PC. I flashed it using partition dl with LGUP again. When the flashing was done the phone didn't boot up any more. I removed the battery and tried to get into download mode (by holding the volume up button and plugging it to my pc) so I could easily flash back to the Verizon version again since nothing seemed to work well. The phone has shown no sign of power since then. Can't boot to fastboot or download mode. The LG startup logo doesn't even show up at all.
However, When I connect to my PC, it pops up under "Ports" in my device manager as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008(COMxx)". LGUP or LG Flash Tool doesn't recognize it. I really hope it isn't bricked beyond recovery.
Please, I really need help with this. Thanks.
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If you flashed h918 firmware on a non h918 variant then you're bricked and SOL
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cnjax said:
If you flashed h918 firmware on a non h918 variant then you're bricked and SOL
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So are you saying nothing can be done?
Michaelikupa said:
So are you saying nothing can be done?
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Correct
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Correct
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I honestly thought the worst thing that could happen to a bricked device was boot loop. I just need to get into download mode. This is really saddening as it is my second V20. Thanks a lot though.
Michaelikupa said:
I honestly thought the worst thing that could happen to a bricked device was boot loop. I just need to get into download mode. This is really saddening as it is my second V20. Thanks a lot though.
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Flashing h918 firmware on a non h918 is a big no no
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Hi,
I bought my LG G4 ages ago, it used to be my primary phone but I changed a year later. At the moment my mother has broken her own phone and has no phone during this lockdown period, I tried grabbing my LG G4 to give but remembered I rooted it and caused some sort of problem down the line.
The issue is: Whenever I try power the device on it goes straight into the "Firmware Update" screen, and inside the box says 633A B31 and "Modified" at the bottom. The device does not boot into recovery or anything else, even though I vaguely remember installing TWRP when I rooted it.
I looked up ways to fix it, but i encountered the following issues:
-When trying to flash the stock H815 Europe KDZ the LG flash tool just presents a load of question marks instead of text and refuses to work.
-When I type in "adb devices" the device simply does not show up under List of devices attached.
I am stuck, and am looking for a hand if anyone knows how to help me, or at least let me know that my device is beyond fixable. There are some signs of life from it, when I plug it into my PC it makes the windows beeping noise, that's about it. I'd just love to be able to give it to my mother because I feel bad for her during this lockdown period where she is left without a phone.
I have screenshots on my PC with all the device info: IMEI, Software version etc. If that is of any use.
Thanks in advance for any help,
Jay
You have hard-bricked your phone, maybe because you have tried to downgrade from N to MM. But don't worry, that happened to me too.
You have to unbrick your phone through QFIL: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-proper-h815-unbrick-qfil-files-t3709212
Then, try again with LGUP and enjoy again your phone
I reccomend this kdz: https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/15132/H81520q_00_0509
That's the latest MM kdz before Nougat. It'll work on your H815 regardless of your country.
Remember also that this is only for non-UsU devices, as the download mode is not working since you patch UsU.
crettit1204 said:
You have hard-bricked your phone, maybe because you have tried to downgrade from N to MM. But don't worry, that happened to me too.
You have to unbrick your phone through QFIL: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-proper-h815-unbrick-qfil-files-t3709212
Then, try again with LGUP and enjoy again your phone
I reccomend this kdz: https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/15132/H81520q_00_0509
That's the latest MM kdz before Nougat. It'll work on your H815 regardless of your country.
Remember also that this is only for non-UsU devices, as the download mode is not working since you patch UsU.
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Thank you so much for the quick response! One thing I've just noticed is my device comes up in LGUP, but never lets me flash stock KDZ just stops at 20% with a "invalid command response error".
I visited the guide you sent, downloaded all the software and tried booting into 9008 mode. Would it be possible for you to explain this method further? My device is taken apart but I have no idea where I'm messing with on the motherboard. I've looked around but I don't understand anything.
Thanks,
Jay
You might not need to do QFIL if you weren't at v29a (the Nougat beta for our h815). LGUP will tell you in which version you are when it recognises your phone (LGH815V2XX).
Here I attach you the latest version of LGUP: https://mega.nz/#F!0wIUVIRI!zmETMswxSrEA7qjkH4rd_A
It has all the necessary stuff for the flash.
The folder which says LGUP error fix contains an dll which you have to paste in the LG program folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP\model\8994\) in order to fix your problem.
Finally, ensure that you tick the REFURBISH option in LGUP.