Good evening, I have in my hands a smartphone lg p778g does not pass me the logo to light following a simple copy of the folder whatsapp internal memory to the microsd (it was blocked after you copy and to restart it and did not initiate more ... it stays in the LG logo when turned on and there does not pass.
I tried to hard reset with vol (+ or -) buttons + home + power but rather than get out the menu of recovery I get the doll android slept with a triangle exclamation and there is no way to enter the menu that tightening no buttons.
Then I looking for information online found the utility tool flash, did all the steps as marked, I installed the drivers perfectly, the PC detects me the phone without problems, but always in the middle of the update (put the mobile mode s / w upgrade ) 50% program lg cancel the process by saying that there has been an unknown error and try try again by disconnecting and connecting the mobile, but no way, I give retry to to try again and again it hangs at 50% and I jump the error screen again.
I wonder if there is some other program where you can do the hard reset this phone than by the official LG utility, or by microsd.
The operating system used is Windows 7 64-bit, disable the Windows firewall and antivirus and run as administrator utility tool flash lg 2014, but always the same. I also tried running the utility lg mobile support tool directly to you directly seeking the most updated for lg p778g firmware, but it's the same as using the lg flash tool 2014, the 50% of the upgrade stops and gives me the message error.
A greeting and I hope you can help me, I need the phone !!
We'd need someone with a p778g. The problem may be be caused by the special branding of the phone, or an encrypted bootloader. Or the internal flash got completely cleared, partitions and baseband rom, which means a full brick. Otherwise flashing stock in D/L mode should work, even if anything else fails. But this goes mainly for LGs official tool working online. With the LG Flash Tool 2014 i had also problems.
I think both tools have to ways to perform the unbricking. Either with the phone put in D/L mode by the user (if Fastboot don't work on the PC), or by recognizing the phone (but with a still running system) via ADB, then auto-switching to Fastboot. And you should also be able to attach the phone when it's already in Fastboot mode. The latter methods don't work on both my systems under Win10. When my desktop pc had been upgraded to 8.1, i performed all servicing of the L9 with my netbook, which was still on Seven.
My last unbrick was months ago, and i don' t know what happens at 50%. It's something important, and knowing it may help to understand the nature of the problem(loss of contact between phone and pc before the actual process starts, errors during flashing...).
It could be like this:
-phone seems to get recognized by driver&tool, that is good
-image gets downloaded(only with the official tool)
-image gets temporarily extracted on the pc(both online and offline). I fear that by completing the extraction the 50% mark is reached, and that no actual writes to the phone can be performed.
And LG's stock recovery, which calls itself "service mode" or "s/w mode" can be mistaken for D/L mode. I'm talking about the D/L mode, which is also present with a custom recovery, but theoretically D/L mode, S/W mode and Fastboot could be used for unbricking
lecorbusier said:
We'd need someone with a p778g. The problem may be be caused by the special branding of the phone, or an encrypted bootloader. Or the internal flash got completely cleared, partitions and baseband rom, which means a full brick. Otherwise flashing stock in D/L mode should work, even if anything else fails. But this goes mainly for LGs official tool working online. With the LG Flash Tool 2014 i had also problems.
I think both tools have to ways to perform the unbricking. Either with the phone put in D/L mode by the user (if Fastboot don't work on the PC), or by recognizing the phone (but with a still running system) via ADB, then auto-switching to Fastboot. And you should also be able to attach the phone when it's already in Fastboot mode. The latter methods don't work on both my systems under Win10. When my desktop pc had been upgraded to 8.1, i performed all servicing of the L9 with my netbook, which was still on Seven.
My last unbrick was months ago, and i don' t know what happens at 50%. It's something important, and knowing it may help to understand the nature of the problem(loss of contact between phone and pc before the actual process starts, errors during flashing...).
It could be like this:
-phone seems to get recognized by driver&tool, that is good
-image gets downloaded(only with the official tool)
-image gets temporarily extracted on the pc(both online and offline). I fear that by completing the extraction the 50% mark is reached, and that no actual writes to the phone can be performed.
And LG's stock recovery, which calls itself "service mode" or "s/w mode" can be mistaken for D/L mode. I'm talking about the D/L mode, which is also present with a custom recovery, but theoretically D/L mode, S/W mode and Fastboot could be used for unbricking
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If i was you:
1) Enter in bootload mode using LELUS Method
2) Flash a TWRP 3.0.2 recovery
3) In TWRP recovery format all partitions
4) Install a custom rom
5) Enjoy
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Hey folks,
its bricked due to FOTA (I think it stands for: firmware over the air) update. This means the phone downloads a firmware update without computer connection or further PC-Software. Alas it didn't work.
Situation:
Phone starts, displays LG Logo and after that an 'updating firmware' screen for about 1 sec before rebooting and doing it all over again.
What I tried to solve this:
set up a new Win 7 32 bit machine to try to unbrick it. (drivers didn't work correctly on 64 bit) at least the MCCI driver update didn't)
connected the phone with the PC in Emergency Mode (holding VOL_UP + VOL_DOWN + PWR while USB is connected)
downloaded B2CApp (LGSupport Tool) and installed the device drivers for Emergency mode.
disabled the Android(Modem) dirver
downloaded V10D_00.kdz from LG home page
using the phones IMEI and this link:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=IMEI_NUMBER_GOES_HERE
This gave me this link
http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WDLSW/LGE720/ADEUBK/V10d_00/V10D_00.kdz
I'm German so this seems all right, but I'm no expert​
installed msxml
ran KDZ_FW_UPD_EN and tried CDMA in CS_EMERGENCY Mode
A bunch of magic happend until the phone restarts during the process and is right back where we started, if I put it back to Emergency Mode while KDZ_FW_UPD_EN is still running the process finishes, but to no avail.
The log of this try is attached.
Where I am stuck now:
phone:
runs in Emergency Mode
is recognized by KDZ_FW_UPD_EN as well es LG Support Tool
Flashing via KDZ_FW_UPD_EN finishes
Flashing yields no result.
What else did I try
download V10C_00.kdz, as well as V10A_00.kdz from LG site and tried those with same result as with V10D_00.kdz
tried 3GQCT Type instead of CDMA
Wild guesses by me:
I need a different KDZ_FW_UPD_EN version, maybe different dll. I got it from here somewhre in a LG P500 related topic.
I messed up the driver install or need a different driver
LG hates me personally and planted this whole brick specifically to get to me.
The device really is permanently bricked, so I did all I could and there is nothing more to do? That would be sad, I hope I'm wrong here.
Additional Info:
The phone is not rooted and has never before been flashed. It ran with the same stock firmware since it was unwrapped.
The phone was not interrupted by power-loss during FOTA update.
The [read phone information] tool from KDZ_FW_UDP_EN crashes every time, maybe this tells somebody where things go wrong
Any help is appreciated. Ask for more info, if you need it.
Update - What else did I try:
I got the LG Support Tool to flash the Emergency Recovery all by itself runs till 99% --> reboots --> still stuck in same ol' bootloop
reentering Emergency Mode from the bootloop makes the Emergency Recovery finish with 100%, no error, but still bricked.
Regards
gimmeg
Hello,
a few weeks ago i flashed cwm and cyanogenmod 10.2 nightly to my L9. I wanted to use Link2SD to move some apps from internal memory, so i had to repartition the sd-card. Unfortunaly the phone would not let me remove the sd-card (seems like it is stuck because the eject-mechanism is not working). So i tried to repartition the memory with Aparted from within the phone and of course i accidentally removed the phones internal partition, instead of the sd-card partition. Now the phone won't respond to almost anything i have tried. That includes:
- turning the phone on
- booting to recovery
- s/w upgrade mode
With Lelus tool i am able to get a fastboot connection, it even looks like i am able to flash another recovery image (i have the omap drivers still installed from flashing the phone the first time). But in the end the phone itself does not respond to anything. When trying to install ics x and u boot with Lelus script it fails after complaining about a missing partition.
Do you know another way to restore internal partition(s)? Is there any hope to get the phone working again?
Thank you in advance
if all fails try this you may get lucky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546571
tawhid111 said:
if all fails try this you may get lucky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546571
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Thanks a lot! Looks like LG Support Tool recognizes my phone now (there is no visual feedback on the phone screen in S/W Upgrade right?) But when i start to use the tool to recover from a failed upgrade, it always skips around 20-25% progress. For a moment the phone is not shown in my windows device manager and after that, it is recognized as Ti Board - Omap44xx every few seconds and then lost again, like the driver is not properly installed (is that possible after being able to get to fastboot and S/W Upgrade mode?). Any idea?
kidCurly said:
Thanks a lot! Looks like LG Support Tool recognizes my phone now (there is no visual feedback on the phone screen in S/W Upgrade right?) But when i start to use the tool to recover from a failed upgrade, it always skips around 20-25% progress. For a moment the phone is not shown in my windows device manager and after that, it is recognized as Ti Board - Omap44xx every few seconds and then lost again, like the driver is not properly installed (is that possible after being able to get to fastboot and S/W Upgrade mode?). Any idea?
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The s/w mode from the unofficial fastboot is not going to work. I think you really messed up your phone doing that (aparted). You might be able to run a fastboot command to repartition it but I doubt it will work. Try this command select option 1 (just fastboot)
fastboot devices
fastboot oem format
You should have a look at this information as well http://www.omappedia.com/wiki/Android_Fastboot
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my phone just LOGO,, try update offline error 4%
then i try with fastboot:
fastboot devices
fastboot erase u-boot
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash u-boot 2.img
fastboot flash boot 3.img
fastboot flash recovery 4.img
now phone is dead,, i se on device manager omap4430 fastboot usb device only connect then disconect continuesly...
please helpp,,, #cry
This should help you fix it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2119090
It will give you fastboot access again so you can flash the correct files.
I love omap devices, they seem to be difficult to hard brick with the exception of the high security models.
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How to fix partion problem !!!
After countlss hours of messing with the LG P769 This is how i got into S/W mode to work !:laugh:
ASSUMING you know how to install fastboot drivers there are instructions on the forum ...so follow those guide note fastboot drivers work best on windows 7 windows 8 was giving me hard time ...
1.install fastboot drivers
2.run lelus script at the same time hold vol+ button once the script shows the OMAP device close the script and immediately put the battery back in .The LG phone will boot into S/W mode !
Make sure you write down your imei or serial number AND make sure battery is fully charged . then
Now simply use the LG software tool or the KDZ offline flasher look around the forum for how to guides
Thats it
tawhid111 said:
How to fix partion problem !!!
After countlss hours of messing with the LG P769 This is how i got into S/W mode to work !:laugh:
ASSUMING you know how to install fastboot drivers there are instructions on the forum ...so follow those guide note fastboot drivers work best on windows 7 windows 8 was giving me hard time ...
1.install fastboot drivers
2.run lelus script to get into fastboot at the same time hold vol+ button once the script shows the OMAP device close the script and immediately put the battery back in .The LG phone will boot into S/W mode !
Make sure you write down your imei or serial number AND make sure battery is fully charged . then
Now simply use the LG software tool or the KDZ offline flasher look around the forum for how to guides
Thats it
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So you solve it! :good:
:/
tawhid111 said:
How to fix partion problem !!!
After countlss hours of messing with the LG P769 This is how i got into S/W mode to work !:laugh:
ASSUMING you know how to install fastboot drivers there are instructions on the forum ...so follow those guide note fastboot drivers work best on windows 7 windows 8 was giving me hard time ...
1.install fastboot drivers
2.run lelus script at the same time hold vol+ button once the script shows the OMAP device close the script and immediately put the battery back in .The LG phone will boot into S/W mode !
Make sure you write down your imei or serial number AND make sure battery is fully charged . then
Now simply use the LG software tool or the KDZ offline flasher look around the forum for how to guides
Thats it
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Still unable to do it, when I plug the cable holding vol+ it just reboot normally :/
foreverman said:
Still unable to do it, when I plug the cable holding vol+ it just reboot normally :/
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Then try enter in lelus fastboot mode, ad then flash x-loader, uloader, boot.img and recovery.img from stock rom for your device type model. Then repeat steps 1 and 2
Where can I find the lelus script?
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Sorry for reviving such an old thread, but oh well...
Your procedure doesn't seem to work with my device. Just to make sure we are using the same driver packages, can you post a link to the fastboot driver you have successfully used?
My L9 is always showing this "partition doesn't exist" error message, no matter what I try. Lelus's script seems to do the job and the phone is detected as a fastboot device, and can even be detected in LG Flash Tool (using a 910K cable), but flashing will stop after a little over 2 minutes, because the phone disconnects. During all of my attempts, the screen stays black.
Any hint?
ciccillover said:
Sorry for reviving such an old thread, but oh well...
Your procedure doesn't seem to work with my device. Just to make sure we are using the same driver packages, can you post a link to the fastboot driver you have successfully used?
My L9 is always showing this "partition doesn't exist" error message, no matter what I try. Lelus's script seems to do the job and the phone is detected as a fastboot device, and can even be detected in LG Flash Tool (using a 910K cable), but flashing will stop after a little over 2 minutes, because the phone disconnects. During all of my attempts, the screen stays black.
Any hint?
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Then you need a Technician with a Octopus Box to repair your partition table...
ciccillover said:
Sorry for reviving such an old thread, but oh well...
Your procedure doesn't seem to work with my device. Just to make sure we are using the same driver packages, can you post a link to the fastboot driver you have successfully used?
My L9 is always showing this "partition doesn't exist" error message, no matter what I try. Lelus's script seems to do the job and the phone is detected as a fastboot device, and can even be detected in LG Flash Tool (using a 910K cable), but flashing will stop after a little over 2 minutes, because the phone disconnects. During all of my attempts, the screen stays black.
Any hint?
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Can you boot into recovery? We now have a custom recovery for locked bootloaders (and CM roms). If you can get into recovery, I would try some adb commands to mount the partitions.
No, no recovery. Just to make sure that I'm not doing it wrong, what is the key combination to boot to recovery?
I have also tried:
Code:
fastboot boot some_recovery_image.img
It says ok, but the phone just hangs at the black screen and becomes undetectable as a fastboot device, until I pull the battery. So, unless the some_recovery_image.img is unsuitable for my P760 (which may be!), there is something seriously wrong I think.
Or maybe I can try the same command with the custom recovery for bootloader locked phones... Where can I find it?
ciccillover said:
No, no recovery. Just to make sure that I'm not doing it wrong, what is the key combination to boot to recovery?
I have also tried:
Code:
fastboot boot some_recovery_image.img
It says ok, but the phone just hangs at the black screen and becomes undetectable as a fastboot device, until I pull the battery. So, unless the some_recovery_image.img is unsuitable for my P760 (which may be!), there is something seriously wrong I think.
Or maybe I can try the same command with the custom recovery for bootloader locked phones... Where can I find it?
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Your EMMC partition is wiped or fried... you really need a JTAG service or a Box like octopus because your L9 is Hard-bricked...
Thanks for your opinion. Yet, I still want to hear from others.
I'm running into more and more problems with the L9 as their me grows.
-Fastboot doesn't work under Windows 8.1 and 10, but under the now obsolete(for me) Windows 7, unlike my other devices, which are fine with Win 10.
-ADB seems to work, but requiring the device to be still able to boot.
-I always boot to recovery from within Android as long as the L9 ain't bricked. After a failed rom install, during which the sd card failed(could no longer write or be formatted afterwards, the last time stamps of files and folders were set during the failed install) I discovered a problem with TWRP(Artas182x's and Edwin's), which may have been present since a long time: Trying to invoke TWRP via keypress will brick the device!
So, if my P760 no longer boots, there's only download mode available, sort of the final line of defense.
-There's sort of a trick if even download mode fails: After a failed attempt unplug phone, force switch-off, if the phone is in brick state. Then switch on, force switch-off again, and only then attempt download mode again. And have patience while holding down the vol button, it might take up to 20 seconds for the phone to switch itself on into download mode. (A single forced powerdown will cause Fastboot NOT to work the next time)
But I'm absolutely clueless about the recovery issue, for now TWRP is semi-working, can only be accessed via Android, as long as the phone is fully working.
W/o Fastboot, I now have flashed stock rom several times and rooted it with Kingo rooter just to be able to run Flashify to install TWRP. If Flashify is the culprit for the TWRP issues, I could need a recommendation for a better working app.
ciccillover said:
Thanks for your opinion. Yet, I still want to hear from others.
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Tried OMAP flasher ? It needs memory configuration file in order to work with our device
No, I didn't. I have sold the phone for spares.
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I never needed the OMAP drivers and tools. As they are ancient, they will probably make even more problems with newer Windows versions.
I could by no means invoke Fastboot on this device with Windows 8.1 and 10, Seven worked. So you had to go for Download Mode instead to recover to stock rom, then root with the Kingo tool, then install TWRP via Rashr or Flashify, the most time consuming way to recover from the frequent bricks.
And the LG Flash Tool 2014 always needed several attempts to get the job done. The latest official recovery tool from LG works in D/L Mode, but will always download the rom image anew.
I'd appropriate it, if anyone would be willing to help me out with my issue.
I have a LG G2 D801, 32GB.
Had it ROOTED, TWRP Recovery, and Lineage OS 14.1 running perfectly just fine. Until I recently tried to Flash Lineage OS 15.1, which then caused my phone to completely go into a black screen with a dead Android Robot having a exclamation point in a red triangle coming out of it's belly.
Yes, I'm able to get into: Android System Recovery <3e> LRXX22G
- Tried, Reboot System Now and it loops right back into the Android System Recovery <3e> LRXX22G screen. (so that's a dead end)
- Tried, Wipe Cache Partition, then Reboot System Now and it loops right back into the Android System Recovery <3e> LRXX22G screen. (so that's a dead end)
- Tried, Wipe Data/Factory Reset, then Wipe Cache Partition, then Reboot System Now and it loops right back into the Android System Recovery <3e> LRXX22G screen. (so that's a dead end)
- Last but not least, leaving me with the only real option I have left to help fix my phone is the, Apply Update From ADB. (Yes, I tried that one too) Which is why I need your help!
Here's a quick scenario of what happens after trying that last option. (Apply Update From ADB)
-Basically my phone then asks me to ADB Sideload files.
-I connect my phone to my PC. (Windows 7, x64)
-Check my Device Manager to see if it's fully connected, but my D801 connects each time under SAMSUNG Android Phone - AndroidNet Sooner Single ADB Interface. (which I know has to be wrong)
-I go into my CMD Prompt, to access my installed ADB Shell, to search for attached ADB Devices. (Yes, it sees my phone as: LGD801cb55c4e4 sideload)
-I proceed to try to sideload a ROM and after about 30% Signature Verification, Fails causing my D801 to Abort Installation. (no matter what I throw at it, IMG/KDZ/TOT files fail as well.)
Now when it comes to trying the methods listed in: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 to Flash Stock Firmware, I simply can't because my D801 doesn't connect to my PC in Device Manager under Ports or QHSUSB_BULK. (it connects each time under SAMSUNG Android Phone - AndroidNet Sooner Single ADB Interface.
I've also tried SRKtool_2.1_droidth which ends up leaving me at another dead end.
If you have the time please help, and or point me in the right direction.
I've already installed the needed drivers:
qualcomm-driver
adb-setup-1.4.3
LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.2.0
Downloaded all the corresponding files to my PC for my D801:
Firmware Files (KDZ & TOT also Extracted)
LG Flash Tool 2014 & 2015
SRKtool_2.1_droidth
Megalock DLL File
D801 DLL File
LGUP
Silly suggestion perhaps, but after freaking out for about an hour when this happened to me I ended up realizing I could reboot to TWRP using the hard keys. Honestly, I only mention it because I was trying everything else too. If you didn't already try it (I didn't see it in your description) I think it's the power key and volume down key while it's off and as soon as you see the splash screen, release them both and immediately repress and hold them both until you see TWRP. Just a thought.
I loved that phone!
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Just tried your technique @C-Tec. Thank you. But that only brings up the Factory Data Reset Screen (to Erase all user data & Restore default settings) instead of the TWRP Recovery screen. (so that's a dead end)
Because, after selecting Yes, Erasing data and Restoring default settings, my phone reboots in to the same loop I started from, as if I never did anything to remedy the situation.
Update on my progress:
-So I was able to get in to Download Mode. (holding the VOLUME UP button, while the phone is off)
-Followed by the Firmware Update Screen after plugging my phone in to my PC via USB. (which then read my phone as - LG Mobile USB Serial Port. (COM8) under Ports in Device Manger)
-I then Flashed the D801 Stock Lollipop KDZ. (by using the LG Flash Tool 2014)
-Waited for the progress bar to completely fill to 100% and BOOM! I fixed my problem.
-Android Lollipop running like NEW. (that's 2014 NEW :crying
-Now to retry Lineage OS 15.1.
Here's a helpful Video Clip, to understand how to use the Flash Tool. -
Just search for: LG G2 - Fix LG Logo Stuck/ Boot Loop Fix / Flash Firmware - EASY METHOD in YouTube.
Being that I'm low ranked I cant post any links just yet, sorry.
I even went out of my way and ordered a LG V20 off of Swappa, which arrives tomorrow. Due to this issue.
I was trying to flash lg-k350n with LineageOs and make a whole bunch of idiotic deeds, so currently I'm felling like dying is the best option for me.
1. I've used this tutorial: .getdroidtips.com/install-custom-rom-using-twrp-recovery. It clearly says that this ROM is for Android 8.0 Oreo, while mine is Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Nevertheless I've downloaded ROM lineage-15.0-20170913-Unofficial-MT6735-64-bit.zip. For some reason TWRP mentioned here getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-15-lg-k8-8-0-oreo/ did not wok for me but I've googled a bit and found something called TWRP-recovery-for-LG-K8.img which worked (not by fastboot flash TWRP-recovery-for-LG-K8.img since this TWRP appeared to be to big but simply by fastboot boot TWRP-recovery-for-LG-K8.img).
So I just did:i
turn on debugger
turn off oem lock
adb boot bootloader
fastboot boot TWRP-recovery-for-LG-K8.img
Feeling happy that TWRP loaded nicely I had not done any backjup and just wiped system as suggested here: lineageos.org/devices/h990/install. Then I've tried to installl the Android 8..0. ROM with obviously did not work. And I've got left with a TWRP working and then I've put the last needle in my coffin - I've rebooted hoping that some hard reset or recovery will fix things for me.
So now I have a phone which I'm able to put to recovery, but it does not recover anything. The phone just go dead after such a recovery.
I cannot put it into fastboot mode, if I could, I would just run 'fastboot boot TWRP-recovery-for-LG-K8.img' and at least had a chance to google a bit for maybe a vanilla ROM or anything working, which I could've later installer.
I've seen that there is a way to put the phone into download mode when it will download stuff from S/W "LG Bridge", bu I don't have Windows and haven't yet tried in virtualbox.
Is there any way to unbrick the device? Please help an idiot!
Sorry, you have to find a Windows box I'm afraid, LG is only offering Windows software for flashing. But chances are quite good that you are able to revive the telephone that way. I have bricked my phone as well but was able to unbrick it this way:
Go to www.lg.com, choose your language, select download, software and firmware.
Select smartphone, Android smartphones, K-series and your model number. This is only to come to the download site of LG Bridge, I guess it's not really important to choose the precise model!
Download LG Bridge, install and start it.
Let it update itself and the USB drivers and keep the software running.
Switch off the phone, press Volume up and keep holding that button.
Connect the phone with via USB with the PC while still pressing Volume Up. The phone should be recognized by the PC (install USB driver) and by LG Bridge (watch the status line to the left, it should show the phone type and USB)
The phone should automatically switch on and show a download screen (yippee!)
Select the second tab "software update" and then click on "correct update error" in the lower right. It should automatically download the correct firmware from the internet, so this is rather fool proof!
Click through it and this should start the flashing process, at the end the phone will automatically reboot, ask for the PIN, etc.
Unbricked!!!
Above instruction worked for me on a completely demolished phone. Lineage OS, changed FS, root attempted, I almost though that's it, but no, it recovered, thumbs up.
I haven't tried in Virtual Box, so I cannot tell if this is working. But you've got nothing to loose, right, so why not try it?
xor512 said:
I was trying to flash lg-k350n with LineageOs and make a whole bunch of idiotic deeds, so currently I'm felling like dying is the best option for me.
1. I've used this tutorial: .getdroidtips.com/install-custom-rom-using-twrp-recovery. It clearly says that this ROM is for Android 8.0 Oreo, while mine is Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Nevertheless I've downloaded ROM lineage-15.0-20170913-Unofficial-MT6735-64-bit.zip. For some reason TWRP mentioned here getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-15-lg-k8-8-0-oreo/ did not wok for me but I've googled a bit and found something called TWRP-recovery-for-LG-K8.img which worked (not by fastboot flash TWRP-recovery-for-LG-K8.img since this TWRP appeared to be to big but simply by fastboot boot TWRP-recovery-for-LG-K8.img).
So I just did:i
turn on debugger
turn off oem lock
adb boot bootloader
fastboot boot TWRP-recovery-for-LG-K8.img
Feeling happy that TWRP loaded nicely I had not done any backjup and just wiped system as suggested here: lineageos.org/devices/h990/install. Then I've tried to installl the Android 8..0. ROM with obviously did not work. And I've got left with a TWRP working and then I've put the last needle in my coffin - I've rebooted hoping that some hard reset or recovery will fix things for me.
So now I have a phone which I'm able to put to recovery, but it does not recover anything. The phone just go dead after such a recovery.
I cannot put it into fastboot mode, if I could, I would just run 'fastboot boot TWRP-recovery-for-LG-K8.img' and at least had a chance to google a bit for maybe a vanilla ROM or anything working, which I could've later installer.
I've seen that there is a way to put the phone into download mode when it will download stuff from S/W "LG Bridge", bu I don't have Windows and haven't yet tried in virtualbox.
Is there any way to unbrick the device? Please help an idiot!
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same here, we are two now.
Don Pedro! said:
Sorry, you have to find a Windows box I'm afraid, LG is only offering Windows software for flashing. But chances are quite good that you are able to revive the telephone that way. I have bricked my phone as well but was able to unbrick it this way:
Go to www.lg.com, choose your language, select download, software and firmware.
Select smartphone, Android smartphones, K-series and your model number. This is only to come to the download site of LG Bridge, I guess it's not really important to choose the precise model!
Download LG Bridge, install and start it.
Let it update itself and the USB drivers and keep the software running.
Switch off the phone, press Volume up and keep holding that button.
Connect the phone with via USB with the PC while still pressing Volume Up. The phone should be recognized by the PC (install USB driver) and by LG Bridge (watch the status line to the left, it should show the phone type and USB)
The phone should automatically switch on and show a download screen (yippee!)
Select the second tab "software update" and then click on "correct update error" in the lower right. It should automatically download the correct firmware from the internet, so this is rather fool proof!
Click through it and this should start the flashing process, at the end the phone will automatically reboot, ask for the PIN, etc.
Unbricked!!!
Above instruction worked for me on a completely demolished phone. Lineage OS, changed FS, root attempted, I almost though that's it, but no, it recovered, thumbs up.
I haven't tried in Virtual Box, so I cannot tell if this is working. But you've got nothing to loose, right, so why not try it?
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your phone cannot be trusted loooooop, cannot goto download and fastboot mode...
If you don't manage to enter download mode you have probably indeed bricked the phone. If what I've written above doesn't work for you I know of no other way to resurrect it, sorry.
This is because you cannot burn TWRP to the Flash plus there's no tool available to bootstrap an LG phone with a completely naked or corrupted Flash. There must be something like that, because a freshly manufactured phone has by definition a naked Flash.
With Samsung phones you have Odin and with it it is possible to burn a software to a completely dead phone. So it is almost impossible to hard brick it. With LG unfortunately it is different. Plus this phone is somehow crippled, it has only a very, very limited amount of Flash. So I would recommend to not care for this phone anymore, it's not worth it, and instead get a current one with a decent amount of memory.