help VS996 was frozen in the logo - LG V30 Questions & Answers

Hello everyone sorry for the English this using google translator.
I have a problem search the forum but I did not find my problem promptly.
I recently bought a LG V30 VS996 reizon aliexpress verizon which came with oreo 8, I am from Arentina, these days I got an update to 9pie which I accept download and I gave it to update and I have the problem that it stays loading in the verizon logo I can enter download mode, but when I want to update with LGUP it detects that the phone is a US998 and not a VS996 I have no way for the LGUP to detect that it is a VS996 probe with patches, different versions of LGUP, now I have the doubt if my VS996 is a frankestein?
What step do I have to follow to recover my V30? can i flash a kdz of us998?
please help

deep_dish80 said:
Hello everyone sorry for the English this using google translator.
I have a problem search the forum but I did not find my problem promptly.
I recently bought a LG V30 VS996 reizon aliexpress verizon which came with oreo 8, I am from Arentina, these days I got an update to 9pie which I accept download and I gave it to update and I have the problem that it stays loading in the verizon logo I can enter download mode, but when I want to update with LGUP it detects that the phone is a US998 and not a VS996 I have no way for the LGUP to detect that it is a VS996 probe with patches, different versions of LGUP, now I have the doubt if my VS996 is a frankestein?
What step do I have to follow to recover my V30? can i flash a kdz of us998?
please help
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You need to use Dev Patched LGUP and you need to read the Frankenstein instructions.
Unless you're a Verizon customer it's probably better to use US998 firmware.

ChazzMatt said:
You need to use Dev Patched LGUP and you need to read the Frankenstein instructions.
Unless you're a Verizon customer it's probably better to use US998 firmware.
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thank you very much, could you tell me where I find Dev Patched LGUP and the frankestein guide.
or you say that if LGUP detects me that it is a US998, just install that KDZ of US998, I am in Argentina, so Verizon services do not use

https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/wtf-lg-v30-t3790500
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/using-lgup-crossflashing-t3780969
Please read the 1st 10 posts of both guides carefully.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117925289 (LGUP file)

hello thanks for the help, you say it is convenient that I use LGUP and flash a KDZ of US998 in my supposed VS996? since I supposedly have a VS996 and LGUP detects me that it is a VS998.
Can the KDZ ROM be exchanged between these two models?
I am from Argentina and I do not use any of these companies, only the 3g and 4g bands that are the same in Argentina.
The next question is if there is any guide here to use LGUP since I did not find or know what words to use in the search engine because of my English translation.
Thank you !

deep_dish80 said:
hello thanks for the help, you say it is convenient that I use LGUP and flash a KDZ of US998 in my supposed VS996? since I supposedly have a VS996 and LGUP detects me that it is a VS998.
Can the KDZ ROM be exchanged between these two models?
I am from Argentina and I do not use any of these companies, only the 3g and 4g bands that are the same in Argentina.
The next question is if there is any guide here to use LGUP since I did not find or know what words to use in the search engine because of my English translation.
Thank you !
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The link below is for Frankenstein which have the North American variants cross flashing instructions and the Dev Patched LGUP you need to flash VS996 to US998.
FRANKENSTEIN INSTRUCTIONS
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76510671&postcount=168

I got the same problem, but mine is a US998. After I update to Pie in OTA, is stays in logo. What shold I do? Re-flash with the Pie, or go back to Oreo? What you recommend?

wesley_fg said:
I got the same problem, but mine is a US998. After I update to Pie in OTA, is stays in logo. What shold I do? Re-flash with the Pie, or go back to Oreo? What you recommend?
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Go to US998 20h (last Oreo, it's the best of the Oreos).
This first US999 PIE is wonky and some people have problems updating to it. We have a workaround in post #6 of the US998 Pie KDZ thread -- but it involves bootloader unlock and TWRP. It's a little complicated for anyone who isn't even rooted yet.
I'm suggest flashing to US998 20h (not 20b!) and staying there until another US998 Pie KDZ is released.

Hello again, I read the guide that happened to me kindly, but there are some points that were not clear to me and I want the advice of the expert experts here.
First when I install the LGUP from the link that happened to me I follow all the steps but I can not enable the developer mode and when I connect the phone I get this legend
Ask me to install a valid DDL, how would this be?
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I don't know if you can see the screenshot image.
When I manage to open the LGUP from an icon that is in the folder where I unzipped the files, open the LGUP but it detects me as if it were a US998, at this point I would have to flash a KDZ of US998 on my VS996, with the method mentioned there?
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I am in Argentina so the messenger services of Verizon and the other company are not interested in me more if the frequency bands to be able to have 2g 3g and 4g that with compatible with those of Argentina, I hope you can understand me since my English is translated by google
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Hello again @ChazzMatt, I do all the steps followed in the frankestein guide, I connect the phone in download mode, (the PC detects the drivers) but when I want to start LGUP it gives me an invalid DLL error, I already tried another DLL in the folder of the directory but it always gives me that error, I don't know what to do anymore, they are the same as the screenshots above, restart the PC, reinstall everything, change the USB ports and probe on another computer but still the same, in the installation folder of LGUP there are two icons one that says LGUPD.EXE and LGUPU.EXE apart from the installer using the LGUPD: EX icon I can start the LGUP, but when trying to make the flash following the guide here gives me DLL error, I don't know can

deep_dish80 said:
Hello again @ChazzMatt, I do all the steps followed in the frankestein guide, I connect the phone in download mode, (the PC detects the drivers) but when I want to start LGUP it gives me an invalid DLL error, I already tried another DLL in the folder of the directory but it always gives me that error, I don't know what to do anymore, they are the same as the screenshots above, restart the PC, reinstall everything, change the USB ports and probe on another computer but still the same, in the installation folder of LGUP there are two icons one that says LGUPD.EXE and LGUPU.EXE apart from the installer using the LGUPD: EX icon I can start the LGUP, but when trying to make the flash following the guide here gives me DLL error, I don't know can
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If you are using the LGUP from the Frankenstein instructions, the .dll error means you didn't install it correctly.
I don't see you mentioning the SetDev.bat step?
After Installation, you launch Dev Patched LGUP by using the desktop shortcut, not through an icon in the folder.
Uninstall LGUP from your Programs folder, and reinstall.

ChazzMatt said:
If you are using the LGUP from the Frankenstein instructions, the .dll error means you didn't install it correctly.
I don't see you mentioning the SetDev.bat step?
After Installation, you launch Dev Patched LGUP by using the desktop shortcut, not through an icon in the folder.
Uninstall LGUP from your Programs folder, and reinstall.
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Hi @ChazzMatt, I could finally flash it, I tried it on a different computer and with Windos 8, I detect the phone perfectly I could do cross flash, from US998 that detects LGUP to VS996, I perform the flash perfectly at 100.
But it is restarting in the Verizon Logo just as it was not restarting, it is still the same, try the master reset that they cite in the guide post, but I perform the master reset and it remains the same, the truth that I would not know what to do, Can't get into the android system, only the LG V30 logo appears and then the Verizon logo and it is loading, but from that screen does not happen, any other alternative to leave this part?

deep_dish80 said:
Hi @ChazzMatt, I could finally flash it, I tried it on a different computer and with Windos 8, I detect the phone perfectly I could do cross flash, from US998 that detects LGUP to VS996, I perform the flash perfectly at 100.
But it is restarting in the Verizon Logo just as it was not restarting, it is still the same, try the master reset that they cite in the guide post, but I perform the master reset and it remains the same, the truth that I would not know what to do, Can't get into the android system, only the LG V30 logo appears and then the Verizon logo and it is loading, but from that screen does not happen, any other alternative to leave this part?
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Your earlier screenshots show you trying to go straight to VS9930 Pie 30c from US998 Nougat 10c. Are you still trying to do that? Frankenstein instructions specifically say you have to flash Nougat first, Master Reset, then you can update to newer firmware.
This means you need to flash VS996 Nougat, Master Reset, then update to newer VS996 firmware.

ChazzMatt said:
Your earlier screenshots show you trying to go straight to VS9930 Pie 30c from US998 Nougat 10c. Are you still trying to do that? Frankenstein instructions specifically say you have to flash Nougat first, Master Reset, then you can update to newer firmware.
This means you need to flash VS996 Nougat, Master Reset, then update to newer VS996 firmware.
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@ChazzMatt Thank you very much, I took it to a technical service, where they have octopusbox for different services, but they could not do anything, it seems to me that they do not know how to manage the different octopusbox options and only the most classic ones such as unlocks, flash and releases, I will try Again with the instructions you give me, I thank you very much for all the information and the time you take to read, thank you, I will be keeping you updated :bueno:

deep_dish80 said:
Hi @ChazzMatt, I could finally flash it, I tried it on a different computer and with Windos 8, I detect the phone perfectly I could do cross flash, from US998 that detects LGUP to VS996, I perform the flash perfectly at 100.
But it is restarting in the Verizon Logo just as it was not restarting, it is still the same, try the master reset that they cite in the guide post, but I perform the master reset and it remains the same, the truth that I would not know what to do, Can't get into the android system, only the LG V30 logo appears and then the Verizon logo and it is loading, but from that screen does not happen, any other alternative to leave this part?
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Have you tried to Frankenstein to a Canadian kdz, then frankenstein back and see if this works?

MicroMod777 said:
Have you tried to Frankenstein to a Canadian kdz, then frankenstein back and see if this works?
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He still needs to go to Nougat first.

ChazzMatt said:
He still needs to go to Nougat first.
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What I did was flash us998 kdz, install twrp, backup efs, modem, everything. Then did a chip erase in lgup.
Flash oreo Canadian kdz, then us998 kdz, install twrp, restore efs. Then flashed VS996 30c pie rom and like a miracle from Jesus it booted! [emoji106]
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MicroMod777 said:
What I did was flash us998 kdz, install twrp, backup efs, modem, everything. Then did a chip erase in lgup.
Flash oreo Canadian kdz, then us998 kdz, install twrp, restore efs. Then flashed VS996 30c pie rom and like a miracle from Jesus it booted! [emoji106]
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Flashing chip erase will wipe out IMEI and serial number.
Your phone was brought back to life by Octoplus or something a few months ago, right? So you have stuff in your phone that's different from most people.
In all the LGUP instructions I tell people to not mess with Chip Erase.

ChazzMatt said:
Flashing chip erase will wipe out IMEI and serial number.
Your phone was brought back to life by Octoplus or something a few months ago, right? So you have stuff in your phone that's different from most people.
In all the LGUP instructions I tell people to not mess with Chip Erase.
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That was my original vs996. I got a second vs996 that I'm using now. If you backup efs, you can restore your imei. My serial is gone, but I don't need it, and now I can boot Verizon Pie.

OK never mind battery died overnight, charging now to go back to us998h.....
Ok converted v30 locked boot, no root us998h to vs996k, all went fine. it upgraded to L then tp pie vs996. Now just sits at verizon screen with colored dots. Did master reset and satill the same. Used partition dl for K and went just fine. How do I get back to phone off to redo vs996k and reject pie upgrade' Thanks
Upgrades were ota

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factory data reset is disabled by kill switch lg v30

hello guys sorry for my english...i recently unlocked the booloader of my v30 h930, but when i try to enter twrp recovery after flashing the image via fastboot comands,i found this frustrating message "factory data reset is disabled by kill switch"...is there any thing to do ?? thanks again
Odd. Did you flash the twrp image, and then boot the image? as per the WTF instructions?
What command, specifically, are you entering, and then getting this message?
Sounds like twrp didn't install. Make sure you go through all the steps from WTF correctly
Sent from my LG-US998 using Tapatalk
yahya2110 said:
hello guys sorry for my english...i recently unlocked the booloader of my v30 h930, but when i try to enter twrp recovery after flashing the image via fastboot comands,i found this frustrating message "factory data reset is disabled by kill switch"...is there any thing to do ?? thanks again
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Normally we only see that on U.S. T-Mobile H932 which has crappy McAfee installed. Has to be uninstalled before factory reset or you get that error message. Do you have something like that installed?
yahya2110 said:
hello guys sorry for my english...i recently unlocked the booloader of my v30 h930, but when i try to enter twrp recovery after flashing the image via fastboot comands,i found this frustrating message "factory data reset is disabled by kill switch"...is there any thing to do ?? thanks again
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ChazzMatt said:
Normally we only see that on U.S. T-Mobile H932 which has crappy McAfee installed. Has to be uninstalled before factory reset or you get that error message. Do you have something like that installed?
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Personally I have never seen that McAfee stuff on my H932, but maybe it's something you have to deliberately install first.
But we have had others report about this error. As I have posted before, I think it is just "something" (McAfee or whatever) trying to save you from wiping the phone in a way that would trigger Android Factory Reset Protection: The entire point of FRP is to render the phone useless to anyone but the legitimate owner, in case it is wiped from outside the OS while an account is active in the OS. That is a sensible protection. I always wondered why LGs Master Reset (using the buttons) doesn't warn about this before proceeding with its wipe.
But if indeed the error reported by OP is caused by such "protection against unintended triggering of FRP" then the solution should be to remove the Google account in the OS before performing any actions that would wipe the phone outside the OS (LGUP, Master Reset, TWRP etc). Alternatively, perform a Factory Reset from inside the OS first, which also will remove the account in a way that doesn't trigger FRP.
Arguably, this should be mentioned in the various root/WTF/Frankenstein guides, since FRP can have unintended consequences, say in case a user flashes the phone back to stock before selling it or sending it in for repair, and doesn't remove his/her account first. In that case the phone will (or should) demand that the same account be entered on first boot -- and the new owner or repair center would be stuck.
But maybe LGUP Refurbish mode clears FRP, and that's why we don't get more complaints about it...
I apologize if this turns out to be completely unrelated to the error reported by OP
Don't worry I've been through this problem and solution ia simple.
-Boot the phone in normal.
-Plug in the usb cable in your phone and connect to the computer.
-Then type "adb reboot bootloader". When u boot into fastbooot then type "fasboot boot recovery or whatever u named the file.
-Then u will boot into twrp.
I was sold a refurbished v30 off Amazon that had this kill switch enabled also when trying to go into TWRP. I had to return it because it might have been stolen.
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I bought a V30 on ebay, is a LS998 Frankenstein, the problem is that the installed ROM is the AS998 and not the US998, it has the kill switch problem. Some way to solve it? I can not access fastboot and I can not install the ROM US998 from LGUP. I tried installing the KDZ US998 from LG UP with Partition UP option but it does not boot. Some way to return to the LS998 ROM?
jorgeaoc said:
I bought a V30 on ebay, is a LS998 Frankenstein, the problem is that the installed ROM is the AS998 and not the US998, it has the kill switch problem. Some way to solve it? I can not access fastboot and I can not install the ROM US998 from LGUP. I tried installing the KDZ US998 from LG UP with Partition UP option but it does not boot. Some way to return to the LS998 ROM?
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There are no public LS998 KDZ available.
Which US998 KDZ did you try? If you read the Frankenstein instructions you need to start with US998 Nougat first.
Yes, of the North America V30 variants, only US998 has full fastboot flash commands.
ChazzMatt said:
There are no public LS998 KDZ available.
Which US998 KDZ did you try? If you read the Frankenstein instructions you need to start with US998 Nougat first.
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The phone came with the ROM AS99820b (Oreo) :crying:, try to install US99810d and US99820b KDZ. Only the Partition DL option works in the LGUP application, but the phone not boot. The other options show Error: 0x4, Not support cross model download AS998 to US998 . Do you know any way to jump to the US ROM?
ChazzMatt said:
Yes, of the North America V30 variants, only US998 has full fastboot flash commands.
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Do you know if the previous ways to root the LG G works on the V30?
jorgeaoc said:
The other options show Error: 0x4, Not support cross model download AS998 to US998 ?
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Are you using the Dev Patched LGUP?
ChazzMatt said:
Are you using the Dev Patched LGUP?
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Yes, the LGUP patch in the [Frankenstein Phone] Using LGUP for crossflashing Post #168
jorgeaoc said:
Yes, the LGUP patch in the [Frankenstein Phone] Using LGUP for crossflashing Post #168
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And do you get the cross flashing error when trying to install US998 10D Nougat?
ChazzMatt said:
And do you get the cross flashing error when trying to install US998 10D Nougat?
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Yes, when I try to install the two US KDZ ROMs Nougat and Oreo
jorgeaoc said:
Yes, when I try to install the two US KDZ ROMs Nougat and Oreo
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I ran across this before where some dealer probably used Octopus box to convert LS998 to AS998 and the new owner couldn't then convert to anything else...
All I can suggest is you try Board DL or Refurbish mode.
Is wiping the system partition the same thing as factory data reset? Will that trigger ye' old kill switch?
I ask, because I've run into the cross-flash warning once before while trying to flash US998 while on VZ996. To get rid of that message, I simply wiped my system partition in TWRP and was then able to use LGUP with the US998 KDZ.
So if you can wipe your system partition, then maybe it will get you to a spot where you can kdz?
I got it!
After many attempts, use a LGUP that I found in the LG G7 forum, the difference is that it was from CLI, restore the KDZ Nougat, when restarting appeared a screen with the android doll and the text without command. The next step was not clear, I pressed all the buttons with different convincing. The phone restarted several times and remained in the same window, in one of those attempts I went to the LG logo and to the initial configuration, the phone was blocked by google. Surely this is the reason why the seller installed the ROM AS998.
Turn off the phone and from LGUP update to the Oreo version. Again the error of blocking by google. On YouTube I found a tutorial to bypass this step. Now I am in the US99820b version. I followed the steps to unlock the bootloader, I had a problem with the USB cable, I must use a good quality cable. The problem of the message "factory data reset is disabled by kill switch" continues, but I can enter TWRP from fastboot.
I will try to install a ROM from TWRP and see if the message disappears.
jorgeaoc said:
I got it!
After many attempts, use a LGUP that I found in the LG G7 forum, the difference is that it was from CLI, restore the KDZ Nougat, when restarting appeared a screen with the android doll and the text without command. The next step was not clear, I pressed all the buttons with different convincing. The phone restarted several times and remained in the same window, in one of those attempts I went to the LG logo and to the initial configuration, the phone was blocked by google. Surely this is the reason why the seller installed the ROM AS998.
Turn off the phone and from LGUP update to the Oreo version. Again the error of blocking by google. On YouTube I found a tutorial to bypass this step. Now I am in the US99820b version. I followed the steps to unlock the bootloader, I had a problem with the USB cable, I must use a good quality cable. The problem of the message "factory data reset is disabled by kill switch" continues, but I can enter TWRP from fastboot.
I will try to install a ROM from TWRP and see if the message disappears.
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You can also enter TWRP using the Recovery Reboot app I recommend in the WTF instructions.
US998 20B is old (but necessary for bootloader unlock). You should update to US998 20H. Download 20E, 20F, 20G, 20H and dirty flash back-to-back, using TWRP auto queue function -- with flashing Magisk last.
ChazzMatt said:
You can also enter TWRP using the Recovery Reboot app I recommend in the WTF instructions.
US998 20B is old (but necessary for bootloader unlock). You should update to US998 20H. Download 20E, 20F, 20G, 20H and dirty flash back-to-back, using TWRP auto queue function -- with flashing Magisk last.
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Excellent, I'm going to try LineageOS first, where do I find the 20E, 20F, 20G, 20H zip updates?
jorgeaoc said:
Excellent, I'm going to try LineageOS first, where do I find the 20E, 20F, 20G, 20H zip updates?
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NO. You need to be on newest firmware before flashing any AOSP/Lineage ROMs due to recent changes. That's where people mess up. They try to go from old Oreo or even Nougat (H932) firmware to custom ROMs. You need foundation of newest firmware. Read post #2 of this sticky:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-v30-t3927154
A whole lot of recent posts in Lineage are about people not updating their stock firmware first.
Here's the US998 KDZ/TWRP-flashable thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337

How to get out of a stupid move......

Ok using Lgup put my foot in it with complete wipe and flashing a kdz and now lost the imei number and whatnot can someone help.......please
You didn't lose your IMEI just by flashing a KDZ using the recommended Upgrade, Partition DL or Refurbish methods. You must have flashed using some mode NOT recommended in any of the Instructions. We specifically say to NOT mess with any modes not mentioned.
In all my Dev Patched LGUP instructions, I include this:
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WARNING: In LGUP do NOT go messing with modes not mentioned in these instructions. Especially do NOT use Chip Erase.
https://9to5lg.com/lgup-1-15-manual-how-to-unbrick-restore-your-lg-devices-with-lgup/
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ChazzMatt said:
You didn't lose your IMEI just by flashing a KDZ using the recommended Upgrade, Partition DL or Refurbish methods. You must have flashed using some mode NOT recommended in any of the Instructions. We specifically say to NOT mess with any modes not mentioned.
In all my Dev Patched LGUP instructions, I include this:
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If I didn't do it the way I did wouldn't get update......
stinka318 said:
If I didn't do it the way I did wouldn't get update......
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Why do you claim that?
You simply flash KDZ via Refurbish or Partition DL with Dev Patched LGUP and your phone is updated.
Most times you can even flash KDZ via Upgrade mode and keep data.
In ALL the KDZ threads we have, where users update their phones all the time, we only use Upgrade, Refurbish, or Partition DL modes.
What variant do you have?
ChazzMatt said:
Why do you claim that?
You simply flash KDZ via Refurbish or Partition DL with Dev Patched LGUP and your phone is updated.
Most times you can even flash KDZ via Upgrade mode and keep data.
In ALL the KDZ threads we have, where users update their phones all the time, we only use Upgrade, Refurbish, or Partition DL modes.
What variant do you have?
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The fact the update is out there and tried LG bridge and tried a few other ways to push the update to no success........it is a v30 us998 being used in Australia is probably the reason.
I'm using the device right now so it is only a cosmetic thing at the moment.
stinka318 said:
The fact the update is out there and tried LG bridge and tried a few other ways to push the update to no success........it is a v30 us998 being used in Australia is probably the reason.
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Follow the instructions in the US998 KDZ thread. We post all the KDZ images there, with several mirrors for each KDZ release.
You simply download the KDZ, flash via Upgrade mode with the Dev Patched LGUP -- which is also provided in the first post. At the most use Refurbish mode.
There's plenty of Instructions in the KDZ thread and how to use Dev Patched LGUP.
See Post#1.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337
ChazzMatt said:
Follow the instructions in the US998 KDZ thread. We post all the KDZ images there, with several mirrors for each KDZ release.
You simply download the KDZ, flash via Upgrade mode with the Dev Patched LGUP -- which is also provided in the first post. At the most use Refurbish mode.
There's plenty of Instructions in the KDZ thread and how to use Dev Patched LGUP.
See Post#1.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337
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Download was not the problem it was the fact that it didn't want to update with refurbish or upgrade parts
Despite it being recognized by LGup.........
stinka318 said:
Download was not the problem it was the fact that it didn't want to update with refurbish or upgrade parts
Despite it being recognized by LGup.........
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What LGUP were you using?
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What LGUP were you using?
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Tried a few different ones until i tried store version 1.14 it was a China man that i got it off so it may have been unlocked by a third-party in china.....
stinka318 said:
Tried a few different ones until i tried store version 1.14 it was a China man that i got it off so it may have been unlocked by a third-party in china.....
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The Dev Patched LGUP in that US998 KDZ thread works for everyone around the world -- unless the seller did something to that USS98 with Octoplus box which Matt may prevent that Dev Patched LGUP from working right.
I saw that one time before with AS998, where Dev Patched LGUP couldn't do anything because dealer had messed it up with Octopus/Octoplus box when converting it from LS998.
ChazzMatt said:
The Dev Patched LGUP in that US998 KDZ thread works for everyone around the world -- unless the seller did something to that USS98 with Octoplus box which Matt may prevent that Dev Patched LGUP from working right.
I saw that one time before with AS998, where Dev Patched LGUP couldn't do anything because dealer had messed it up with Octopus/Octoplus box when converting it from LS998.
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I have the box with the imei number on it......it is i reckon it is because someone didn't want to pay to get it unlocked by us cellular so they paid a third party to do it it has happened b4 to me......
Using dual mode LG UP in OP of US998 kdz thread and directions from post #6 on "how to get past stuck v30 logo", go back to freshly kdz 20h, H933 Nougat to get imei and partitions back, then 20e, then 20h, and lastly pie 30b
stinka318 said:
I have the box with the imei number on it......it is i reckon it is because someone didn't want to pay to get it unlocked by us cellular so they paid a third party to do it it has happened b4 to me......
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All US998 are already carrier unlocked. Even U.S. Cellular.
If you're trying to update to Pie it's a different KDZ thread. I assumed you were trying to update to latest US998 Oreo since to you said it wouldn't update...
[US998][STOCK][PIE]LG V30 US998 US99830b_00_0902.KDZ
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256
ChazzMatt said:
All US998 are already carrier unlocked. Even U.S. Cellular.
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Well that thows out that theory out the window.....
I just want to know if there is a fix for this problem.
ChazzMatt said:
All US998 are already carrier unlocked. Even U.S. Cellular.
If you're trying to update to Pie it's a different KDZ thread. I assumed you were trying to update to latest US998 Oreo since to you said it wouldn't update...
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It was running oreo when i got the phone i was trying to get pie that was a success but it cost the imei number and being somewhat dyslexic and parsuly color blind didn't see the warning about the fact I'd lose imei number if i knew I'd probably stick with oreo.
stinka318 said:
It was running oreo when i got the phone i was trying to get pie that was a success but it cost the imei number and being somewhat dyslexic and parsuly color blind didn't see the warning about the fact I'd lose imei number if i knew I'd probably stick with oreo.
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Luckily you still have box with IMEI, etc.
You'll have to Google for tools to repair your IMEI. You know what it is, you will just need to type it in.
It's a touchy subject on XDA we can't really discuss in depth because some people for nefarious reason want to CHANGE their IMEI and XDA frowns on that.
ChazzMatt said:
Luckily you still have box with IMEI, etc.
You'll have to Google for tools to repair your IMEI. You know what it is, you will just need to type it in.
It's a touchy subject on XDA we can't really discuss in depth because some people for nefarious reason want to CHANGE their IMEI and XDA frowns on that.
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Yep so i think I'll will leave it alone got what i need now hopefully i can figure it out......thanks anyway.
ChazzMatt said:
Luckily you still have box with IMEI, etc.
You'll have to Google for tools to repair your IMEI. You know what it is, you will just need to type it in.
It's a touchy subject on XDA we can't really discuss in depth because some people for nefarious reason want to CHANGE their IMEI and XDA frowns on that.
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Just got it fixed now have it back fully it has something to do with hidden menu.......lol

Switching versions of Pie - can I do it without erasing? (H930DS, AU)

Hi all,
First some details:
LG930DS
secure startup enabled
H930DS30s_00_OPEN_HK_DS_OP_0902.kdz installed via LG Bridge. It changed me from AU to HKG for reasons unknown to me.
rooted with TWRP and Magisk 20.1 installed
I'm having issues with VoLTE not working (actually no longer in settings of the hidden menu) since installing Pie and I want to rule out the HKG variant as the cause. To do this I will install H930DS30c_00_OPEN_AU_DS_OP_0902.kdz instead. I have downloaded this kdz but now I'm not sure if I can install it without having to wipe and re-do all the Magisk and TWRP (and setting up all my files and apps again). After reading the guides none seem to answer this question quite right as they are mostly aimed and either US, EU, or India with their TWRP flashable roms like this one https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256
Can someone with a better idea of how this works let me know the best option for me to switch over to the AU variant.
Wibble Wobble said:
Hi all,
First some details:
LG930DS
secure startup enabled
H930DS30s_00_OPEN_HK_DS_OP_0902.kdz installed via LG Bridge.
It changed me from AU to HKG for reasons unknown to me.
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LG Bridge will look for the KDZ intended for your IMEI, not the firmware you have on the phone right now. Was your phone imported from Hong Kong (China)? Or did you buy from Australian carrier or Australia LG authorized retailer? Did you buy the phone new or used? Have you updated it before using LG Bridge?
Any H930DS can be flashed to run any other H930DS firmware. Best guess is somehow the phone was originally Hong Kong variant and someone flashed it to Australian firmware. When you went to look for update via LG Bridge, then it updated to that region Pie meant for that IMEI.
Unless you have used LG Bridge successfully before and you are sure it is Australian IMEI H930DS?
Wibble Wobble said:
rooted with TWRP and Magisk 20.1 installed
I'm having issues with VoLTE not working (actually no longer in settings of the hidden menu) since installing Pie and I want to rule out the HKG variant as the cause. To do this I will install H930DS30c_00_OPEN_AU_DS_OP_0902.kdz instead. I have downloaded this kdz but now I'm not sure if I can install it without having to wipe and re-do all the Magisk and TWRP (and setting up all my files and apps again). After reading the guides none seem to answer this question quite right as they are mostly aimed and either US, EU, or India with their TWRP flashable roms like this one https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256
Can someone with a better idea of how this works let me know the best option for me to switch over to the AU variant.
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We haven't always had TWRP-flashable zips. Only thanks to generous, talented devs do we have the collection of TWRP flashable zips for US998, H931, H933, VS996, LS998, T-mobile H932, H930, India H930DS. That's only 8 of at least 20 variants and I'm not even counting all the different regional variants of H930DS...
So you will have to do what we all did before TWRP-flashable zips, and what we will have to do again when some of our TWRP flashable zip devs move onto other phones.
Method #1 -- Works some of the time on Oreo, not yet tried on Pie
This worked for many people in Oreo -- but some still had to reinstall TWRP, reformat data, reinstall the root files. Never could figure out the difference between success and not. Then we got TWRP-flashable zips and the issue became moot.
1) Make backup in TWRP AND make backup of all apps in Titanium Backup.
2) Flash new KDZ via Pie-compatible Dev Patched LGUP in Partition DL mode, but omit the Recovery partitions. Do NOT select "all partitions". This will let you keep TWRP.
3) Boot into TWRP via fastboot commands from your computer, just like when you first installed TWRP using the WTF instructions. (Best not to use the stupid hardware button dance.) Once in TWRP, then choose Reboot to Recovery (from within TWRP) to get the actual internal phone TWRP, instead of the PC TWRP.
4) Flash the Pie-compatible three root files (Magisk, encryption disabler, root check disabler, Magisk again). See attachments on this post to download those files.
5) Restore all Data from within TWRP. Do not choose any other categories.
6) Wipe all Caches.
7) Reboot
Restoring all TWRP data may or may not overcome the fact that you have re-flashed encrypted stock Pie on your phone. IF it does work, then after rebooting the phone if anything is still wonky, use Titanium Backup to restore all apps and data (this is in addition to the TWRP data restore you did).
Good luck.
Method #2 -- Works all the time, but yeah you have set up your phone again
1) Flash new KDZ via Pie-compatible Dev Patched LGUP in REFURBISH mode.
2) Your phone is now on the region KDZ you desire and you still have unlocked bootloader. You will need to reinstall TWRP, and then flash the three root files (Magisk, encryption disabler, root check disabler, Magisk again). This includes the step where you reformat all data with a "YES".
See instructions here:
REINSTALL TWRP on PIE stock KDZ with ALREADY-UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER
THAT POST ASSUMES YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, AND THAT YOU HAVE NOW UPGRADED TO STOCK PIE KDZ. YOU HAVE UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER and are STILL on firmware which has FASTBOOT FLASH COMMANDS.
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Dev Patched LGUP
Dev Patched LGUP vs regular LGUP is necessary when cross flashing across regions or other variants. You will need this for either of the two methods above.
Here's how to flash with LGUP:
UPGRADING LG V30/V30+/V30S TO PIE KDZ FIRMWARE WITH LGUP
1) Go into download mode (power off completely, then hold volume up button while plugging in USB cable)
2) open Dev Patched LGUP and flash PIE KDZ either via PARTITION DL MODE (but omit Recovery Partitions for your purpose in this thread) for Method #1 or via REFURBISH for Method #2.
Use the attached patched LGUP in this post. If you get a ".dll error" you either didn't install correctly or are using the wrong version of Dev Patched LGUP. Read the installation instructions carefully. Some people have used OTHER versions of LGUP before and ignore the installation instructions -- they think they know how to install and they do NOT --- then complain about .dll error, which is their fault.
* NOTE: YOU CAN NOT USE LGUP "UPGRADE" MODE IF YOU HAVE TWRP CUSTOM RECOVERY. LGUP "Upgrade" is like a manual OTA and is only for pure stock (but you can have unlocked bootloader).
3) IF your bootloader is unlocked, it will remain unlocked after flashing KDZ.
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HOW TO INSTALL DEV PATCHED LGUP
0. UNINSTALL any prior LGUP version. Seriously. Go to Programs folder and delete the LGUP folder if you must.
1. DOWNLOAD THIS DUAL VERSION OF DEV PATCHED LGUP, made by @tecknight:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603845019
(Or use attached file from bottom of this post. Thanks to @tecknight! Please go here and click the THANK BUTTON!)
2. Extract LGUP_DualMode.zip to a folder on your PC.
3. Browse into the folder and launch LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.msi.
Follow the prompts to complete the install.
4. In that folder, right click and select "Run as Administrator" on "SetDev.bat" to set LGUP to developer mode. < READ THAT AGAIN.
5. Launch LGUP using the desktop shortcut. NOT from folder icon!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
WARNING: In LGUP do NOT go messing with modes not mentioned in these instructions. Especially do NOT use Chip Erase.
I don't care what anyone else tells you. If you listen to them, let them help you recover from messing up your phone.
https://9to5lg.com/lgup-1-15-manual-how-to-unbrick-restore-your-lg-devices-with-lgup/
3) ChipErase: Dangerous, This will erase IMEI/efs, Do not try this if you do not have a NV backup.
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It's all fairly easy. Most people breeze right through this. But if you have any problems, go through this list:
Make sure you in download mode BEFORE opening the patched LGUP file.
This is at the top of the list as some people forget to do that. The remainder are in no particular order. If that doesn't work,
Try different USB port,
Try different USB cable,
Try different computer.
Reinstall LG mobile drivers on your PC.
Reinstall dev patched LGUP again.
Reboot the computer.
If you ask for help, that's the list of items we are going to give you anyway.
ChazzMatt said:
LG Bridge will look for the KDZ intended for your IMEI, not the firmware you have on the phone right now. Was your phone imported from Hong Kong (China)? Or did you buy from Australian carrier or Australia LG authorized retailer? Did you buy the phone new or used? Have you updated it before using LG Bridge?
Any H930DS can be flashed to run any other H930DS firmware. Best guess is somehow the phone was originally Hong Kong variant and someone flashed it to Australian firmware. When you went to look for update via LG Bridge, then it updated to that region Pie meant for that IMEI.
Unless you have used LG Bridge successfully before and you are sure it is Australian IMEI H930DS?
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Ahh thank you for explaining this. I imported mine from Hong Kong. As far as I know it was never sold new in AU.
I'm about to rush off to work for the day so I will have to try this when I get home tonight and let you know how it goes. Thank you so much for the detailed and fast response! This is much more than I was hoping for!
One last question. Do I need to disable secure startup or does the encryption work with the method #1?
Wibble Wobble said:
One last question. Do I need to disable secure startup or does the encryption work with the method #1?
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Yes, I would do that.
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Wibble Wobble said:
As far as I know it was never sold new in AU.
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I don't know the Australian market, but we have an Australian XDA moderator who has or had Australia H930DS. Since there is Australia H930DS firmware, I assume it was sold new back in 2017/2018 by some carrier or by LG authorized retailer.
He has Vodafone in his profile. @Redline.
ChazzMatt said:
I don't know the Australian market, but we have an Australian XDA moderator who has or had Australia H930DS. Since there is Australia H930DS firmware, I assume it was sold new back in 2017/2018 by some carrier or by LG authorized retailer.
He has Vodafone in his profile. @Redline.
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This is correct. I bought one BNIB from an eBay seller, a H930DS and it was only a couple weeks old from the factory. Came pre-loaded with AU firmware and I updated it to the latest. Before going the LineageOS route.
Redline said:
This is correct. I bought one BNIB from an eBay seller, a H930DS and it was only a couple weeks old from the factory. Came pre-loaded with AU firmware and I updated it to the latest. Before going the LineageOS route.
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Interesting to know. I bought mine back in 2017 but I couldn't find it in AU and read somewhere that imports were going to be the only option. To bad for me.
I know little of what IMEI's do. Is there any issues related to regional OS versions and the IMEI of a device? Is the hardware otherwise the same?
Wibble Wobble said:
Interesting to know. I bought mine back in 2017 but I couldn't find it in AU and read somewhere that imports were going to be the only option. To bad for me.
I know little of what IMEI's do. Is there any issues related to regional OS versions and the IMEI of a device? Is the hardware otherwise the same?
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I could kind of answer is the question of if the hardware is otherwise the same, the rest might be a question for ChazzMatt.
AFAIK the modem on my H930DS was the same as other similar models, similar to the V20 you can flash a KDZ from another region if you wanted to (to for example, get less bloat or better coverage on a band you rely on for service). I remember on my V20 the region that had Claro-carrier firmware came with the least bloat out of the box vs other regions, but we also had KDZ Writer with the V20 that allowed us to flash specific parts of the KDZ *in* TWRP on the device itself, so you could have, say, Claro firmware with the AU modem.
As for what IMEIs do, they're similar to the MAC address on a piece of networking gear; it's a globally-unique identifier specific to your device, you can put it into IMEI lookup websites to get information about manufacture date, model etc.
If you have a carrier-model phone, they can also block your IMEI on their network if it is stolen and then attempted to be re-used.
I've had to opt with #2 as the encryption was a problem as you suspected. I'm puzzled though... while I was setting up for USB debugging I noticed that I had VoLTE in the drop down menu, however, calls still reverted back to 3G. I didn't pay much attention to it as I had to do a format in the steps to follow. Now that I'm back up and running I no longer have VoLTE in the drop down menu? It's the only icon missing. Calls still revert to 3G again. I'm on the boost network which uses Telstra and this phone is listed as compatible for VoLTE with them. I know that it worked in Oreo too.
Wibble Wobble said:
I've had to opt with #2 as the encryption was a problem as you suspected. I'm puzzled though... while I was setting up for USB debugging I noticed that I had VoLTE in the drop down menu, however, calls still reverted back to 3G. I didn't pay much attention to it as I had to do a format in the steps to follow. Now that I'm back up and running I no longer have VoLTE in the drop down menu? It's the only icon missing. Calls still revert to 3G again. I'm on the boost network which uses Telstra and this phone is listed as compatible for VoLTE with them. I know that it worked in Oreo too.
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Hmmm.... Sorry, I don't know. But you are back on Australian firmware.
If you wish, you can use the same procedure to downgrade back to Australian Oreo to see if you can get VoLTE back.
H930DS20f_00_OPEN_AU_DS_OP_0408.kdz
https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/19586/H930DS20f_00_OPEN_AU_DS_OP_0408
ChazzMatt said:
Hmmm.... Sorry, I don't know. But you are back on Australian firmware.
If you wish, you can use the same procedure to downgrade back to Australian Oreo to see if you can get VoLTE back.
H930DS20f_00_OPEN_AU_DS_OP_0408.kdz
https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/19586/H930DS20f_00_OPEN_AU_DS_OP_0408
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Out of frustration I started doing random things just to test there effect, much of it being in the hidden menu where I discovered VoLTE settings. Nothing was working until... I force stopped the carrier service and made a phone call. Presto! VoLTE now appears (though not listed under any setting in mobile networks, or in the drop down menu) and my calls say HD call. Finally to confirm 4G remains active and still works during a call!

How to fix broken download mode?

I tried to root my phone but I failed among the many steps. I just flashed US998 ROM on my V300L because I ****ed up and flashed the wrong ROM instead of the stock ROM. And I didn't unlock my bootloader so I can't install TWRP. I tried to revert back to V300L ROM with LGUP but it's not connecting to my computer(I tried using another computer and a different cable.). And on download mode screen it says:
Unknown B78
Official / E / L / RO
It seems that the version I wrongly flashed was an Oreo Rom.
Update: Since then the device boots up to setup page but after a while it just reboots. It connects to my computer while in this state.
Please, help me get my phone back.
Combining several posts in different threads and from PM into one question
anted50 said:
Does anyone know how to fix broken download mode?
I tried to root my phone but I failed among the many steps. I just flashed US998 ROM on my V300L because I f-ed up and didn't read my instructions correctly and flashed the wrong ROM.
And I didn't unlock my bootloader so I can't install TWRP. I tried to revert back to V300L ROM with LGUP but it doesn't recognize my device. And on download mode screen it says
Unknown B78
Official / E / L / RO
Also, I was on Pie
It seems that the version I wrongly flashed was an Oreo Rom.
Update: Since then the device boots up to setup page but after a while it just reboots.
Please, help me get my phone back.
And I didn't find any solution to this problem online.
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These were the directions you were following?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76989743&postcount=7
Both H930 and US998 KDZ you were to flash are early Oreo KDZ. It's just you were supposed to flash the H930 first, unlock bootloader, then flash US998 to get modem working again. Also after bootloader is unlocked, V30 "trust chain" or whatever it's called is more permissive -- which is probably why you can't flash US998 first to unlock bootloader, but can after bootloader unlock on H930.
I notice those instructions (if that's what you were using) reference older versions of TWRP, root check disabler and encryption disabler. You need newer versions of those files, especially TWRP. You need 3.2.3.7. Newer versions of those files are found in the WTF Instructions. If you read that post, read in a web browser, not an app.
For your immediate problem, the only things I can suggest to you is to:
0) Try Master Reset to perhaps stop the bootlooping? May or may not work in this instance. But it's what we use after cross flashing North American variants. However, even then, we often have to go back to Nougat first.
With your device powered off, press and hold the Power button and Volume Down buttons simultaneously for a few seconds.
When the LG logo appears, quickly release and then re-hold the Power button while keep holding the Volume Down button.
Let go of the buttons when the onscreen menu appears.
When you see the option to Delete all user data (including LG and carrier apps) and reset all settings message prompt, press the Volume Down button to highlight Yes.
Then press the Power button to reset the device.
Wait until the reset is complete then reboot your device. If it’s able to boot up successfully, proceed with the initial setup.
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1) manually go into Download mode before starting LGUP (power off completely, then hold volume up button while plugging in USB cable)
2) try both the newer Pie Dev Patched LGUP as well as the older "Oreo" Dev Patched LGUP. Pie LGUP does work on even Oreo and Nougat but there are certain situations -- and this may be one of them -- where the older Dev Patched LGUP is needed. Read the installation instructions carefully for both versions (they are different!) and uninstall any prior version each time you install another. Besides uninstalling, you may need to actually delete the LG Electronics/LGUP subfolder in the Windows Programs folder.
Find the Pie Dev Patched LGUP here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79971595&postcount=3
IGNORE EVERYTHING else about that post except for the Dev Patched LGUP file and the installation instructions.
Find the Oreo Dev Patched LGUP here, bottom of post #1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337
Again, IGNORE EVERYTHING else about that post except for the Dev Patched LGUP file and the installation instructions.
3) If you can't revert back to V300L, also try flashing to the Oreo H930 KDZ so you can finish the bootloader unlock.
Good luck. I don't have any other answers.
ChazzMatt said:
Combining several posts in different threads and from PM into one question
These were the directions you were following?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76989743&postcount=7
Both H930 and US998 KDZ you were to flash are Oreo KDZ. It's just you were supposed to flash the H930 first, unlock bootloader, then flash US998 to get modem working again. Also after bootloader is unlocked, V30 "trust chain" or whatever it's called is more permissive -- which is probably why you can't flash US998 first to unlock bootloader, but can after bootloader unlock on H930.
I notice those instructions (if that's what you were using) reference older versions of TWRP, root check disabler and encryption disabler. You need newer versions of those files, especially TWRP. You need 3.2.3.7. Newer versions of those files are found in the WTF Instructions. If you read that post, read in a web browser, not an app.
For your immediate problem, the only things I can suggest to you is to:
0) Try Master Reset to perhaps stop the bootlooping? May or may not work in this instance. But it's what we use after cross flashing North American variants. However, even then, we often have to go back to Nougat first.
1) manually go into Download mode before starting LGUP (power off completely, then hold volume up button while plugging in USB cable)
2) try both the newer Pie Dev Patched LGUP as well as the older "Oreo" Dev Patched LGUP. Pie LGUP does work on even Oreo and Nougat but there are certain situations -- and this may be one of them -- where the older Dev Patched LGUP is needed. Read the installation instructions carefully for both versions (they are different!) and uninstall any prior version each time you install another. Besides uninstalling, you may need to actually delete the LG Electronics/LGUP subfolder in the Windows Programs folder.
Find the Pie Dev Patched LGUP here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79971595&postcount=3
IGNORE EVERYTHING else about that post except for the Dev Patched LGUP file and the installation instructions.
Find the Oreo Dev Patched LGUP here, bottom of post #1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337
Again, IGNORE EVERYTHING else about that post except for the Dev Patched LGUP file and the installation instructions.
3) If you can't revert back to V300L, also try flashing to the Oreo H930 KDZ so you can finish the bootloader unlock.
Good luck. I don't have any other answers.
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I was on Pie when I tried to root. I followed this instruction also by bilong9 https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-lg-v30v300slk-pie-t3957505
I did master reset. After doing that I got the phone to boot but after 3 or 4 seconds it would just reboot. It's just an endless cycle.
I booted into Download mode before connecting to LGUP. My computer doesn't connect to my device when in Download mode. I tried using different cables and computers none of them worked. Same results on everything.
anted50 said:
I was on Pie when I tried to root. I followed this instruction also by bilong9 https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-lg-v30v300slk-pie-t3957505
I did master reset. After doing that I got the phone to boot but after 3 or 4 seconds it would just reboot. It's just an endless cycle.
I booted into Download mode before connecting to LGUP. My computer doesn't connect to my device when in Download mode. I tried using different cables and computers none of them worked. Same results on everything.
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And you've tried BOTH versions of LGUP that I recommended? And you uninstalled and totally removed any prior versions before installing each TOTALLY DIFFERENT version?
Be sure to read the installation instructions carefully. They are totally different.
ChazzMatt said:
And you've tried both versions of LGUp that I recommended? And you uninstalled and totally removed any prior versions before installing each TOTALLY DIFFERENT version?
Be sure to read the installation instructions carefully. They are totally different.
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WOW, thank you so much!!! I successfully rooted my phone!!!
anted50 said:
WOW, thank you so much!!! I successfully rooted my phone!!!
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You're welcome.
ChazzMatt said:
And you've tried BOTH versions of LGUP that I recommended? And you uninstalled and totally removed any prior versions before installing each TOTALLY DIFFERENT version?
Be sure to read the installation instructions carefully. They are totally different.
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ChazzMatt, I have tried removing and installing both versions of the patched lgup and I'm at a loss. The DualMode zip doesn't read my phone and I notice it doesn't have the common folder when I run the dev batch file. The Oreo patched lgup goes into the set but it states the Dll =0. I am running a vs996 and trying to downgrade to 10d. I am at a 30c right now. Could you tell me a step by step of what you do to get the Dual mode zip patched lg up to work? The process I am filling is remove old, restart, install lg up, run admin on dev batch file, then restart and hook up in dl mode. Always tells me that it can't find my model.
krayzieiyian23 said:
ChazzMatt, I have tried removing and installing both versions of the patched lgup and I'm at a loss. The DualMode zip doesn't read my phone and I notice it doesn't have the common folder when I run the dev batch file. The Oreo patched lgup goes into the set but it states the Dll =0. I am running a vs996 and trying to downgrade to 10d. I am at a 30c right now. Could you tell me a step by step of what you do to get the Dual mode zip patched lg up to work? The process I am filling is remove old, restart, install lg up, run admin on dev batch file, then restart and hook up in dl mode. Always tells me that it can't find my model.
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I was able to boot in TWRP then I flashed us99820B zip turn the phone of (ignore not Os installed) then boot in download mode it works for me after few hours trying everything
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Combining several posts in different threads and from PM into one question
These were the directions you were following?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76989743&postcount=7
Both H930 and US998 KDZ you were to flash are early Oreo KDZ. It's just you were supposed to flash the H930 first, unlock bootloader, then flash US998 to get modem working again. Also after bootloader is unlocked, V30 "trust chain" or whatever it's called is more permissive -- which is probably why you can't flash US998 first to unlock bootloader, but can after bootloader unlock on H930.
I notice those instructions (if that's what you were using) reference older versions of TWRP, root check disabler and encryption disabler. You need newer versions of those files, especially TWRP. You need 3.2.3.7. Newer versions of those files are found in the WTF Instructions. If you read that post, read in a web browser, not an app.
For your immediate problem, the only things I can suggest to you is to:
0) Try Master Reset to perhaps stop the bootlooping? May or may not work in this instance. But it's what we use after cross flashing North American variants. However, even then, we often have to go back to Nougat first.
1) manually go into Download mode before starting LGUP (power off completely, then hold volume up button while plugging in USB cable)
2) try both the newer Pie Dev Patched LGUP as well as the older "Oreo" Dev Patched LGUP. Pie LGUP does work on even Oreo and Nougat but there are certain situations -- and this may be one of them -- where the older Dev Patched LGUP is needed. Read the installation instructions carefully for both versions (they are different!) and uninstall any prior version each time you install another. Besides uninstalling, you may need to actually delete the LG Electronics/LGUP subfolder in the Windows Programs folder.
Find the Pie Dev Patched LGUP here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79971595&postcount=3
IGNORE EVERYTHING else about that post except for the Dev Patched LGUP file and the installation instructions.
Find the Oreo Dev Patched LGUP here, bottom of post #1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337
Again, IGNORE EVERYTHING else about that post except for the Dev Patched LGUP file and the installation instructions.
3) If you can't revert back to V300L, also try flashing to the Oreo H930 KDZ so you can finish the bootloader unlock.
Good luck. I don't have any other answers.
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Dear @ChazzMatt !
I got the same problem when enter download mode, i have tried to a lot of method of flashing stock room for my LG V300L (try to a lot kind of LGUP .dll as common.dll, dualmode, v30 all variants.dll... , Even try to use LG Flashing Tool for Flashing DZ File) but when enter to download mode the screen always display "waitting for any connection" . it's may be my PC can't recognize my devices on download mode.
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Same boat. Flashed Pie over Oreo via zip, lost twrp, and download mode doesnt connect now...
I have problem with lg v30.
It is v30 VS996 (maybe). but it was flashed US998 Pie. And now it has an error on camera and fingerprint.
I can not enter download mode to flash stock rom and bootloader is locked.
Please, tell me what should i do.
Thank you very much.
See my response in the other thread where you posted.
And please don't cross post. It is very disrespectful of other members who are trying to help you. That's why it's against the rules on every forum on the internet.

Frankenstein(ing) us998 to vs998

I want to know if frankensteining a carrier unlocked us998 to vs99(Verizon version) is just a quick one step process to latest Pie, or do I need to install all updates one by one? The us998 is activated on Verizon and has Android 7.0 on it. Thanks.
charulo316 said:
tried all. After a few restarts, now get a "DLL for us99810b is invalid. Please install valid DLL package (*.msi) for the model". I've uninstalled and reinstalled a few times, deleted the folder, moved cable around, tried new cable. This is the furthest i've gotten now.
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One of the trouble shooting tips in the Frankenstein post is to reinstall drivers, another is to try a different computer.
The dll error ALWAYS means either you didn't install the correct version of the Dev Patched LGUP or not using it correctly (like not launching from desktop shortcut, but instead trying to use the folder .exe file). If you are sure you have installed correct, have installed all the correct drivers, then try a different computer.
Thanks for reply. I've tried all steps from the post. Reinstalled, deleted, restarted. Only thing I haven't done is try a different computer. I get "LGUP can't load the model[c:\Program Files\LG Electronics\LGUP\model\com" error. Am i missing a file?
I noticed that the program also installs onto my C:. I also have to delete c:\LG Electronics folder. Is this normal? I've downloaded LGUP Dual from both links in the post. I guess i'll try a different PC. Thanks for your help.
I got it to recognize! Had to try on another computer but now it works. One more question though. Do I need to make a backup? If for some unknown reason I need to get back to the original software, how do I go about doing that? I have us998 with us99810b installed with Android 7.1.2. Thanks again.
charulo316 said:
I got it to recognize! Had to try on another computer but now it works.
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That's why that tip is listed in the Trouble Shooting tips.
charulo316 said:
I got it to recognize! Had to try on another computer but now it works. One more question though. Do I need to make a backup? If for some unknown reason I need to get back to the original software, how do I go about doing that? I have us998 with us99810b installed with Android 7.1.2. Thanks again.
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You would simply do the reverse. You would flash your phone back to US998 KDZ. However, US998 10b was very early Nougat. If you ever go back to US998, like to sell the phone or something, I would at least flash to newer US998 firmware -- like 20h (last Oreo).
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I want to know if frankensteining a carrier unlocked us998 to vs99(Verizon version) is just a quick one step process to latest Pie, or do I need to install all updates one by one? The us998 is activated on Verizon and has Android 7.0 on it. Thanks.
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Actually it's VS996, for the Verizon V30, not VS9998.
So you're on US998 Nougat?
Technically for Frankenstein, using Dev Patched LGUP you should Partition DL to VS996 Nougat, use Master Reset, then Refurbish to VS996 Pie.
However, US998 and VS996 have a level of compatibility the others don't enjoy. I think you can Partition DL straight to VS996 Pie, followed by Master Reset.
If you're not sure what Master Reset is (sequence of button), see the Frankenstein instructions.
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Actually it's VS996, for the Verizon V30, not VS9998.
So you're on US998 Nougat?
Technically for Frankenstein, using Dev Patched LGUP you should Partition DL to VS996 Nougat, use Master Reset, then Refurbish to VS996 Pie.
However, US998 and VS996 have a level of compatibility the others don't enjoy. I think you can Partition DL straight to VS996 Pie, followed by Master Reset.
If you're not sure what Master Reset is (sequence of button), see the Frankenstein instructions.
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Thanks for the reply. Do you recommend going straight to Pie? If its more reliable in steps ex. Nougat, Oreo, Pie, then ill do it. I was just wondering if jumping straight to Pie would cause issues.
charulo316 said:
Thanks for the reply. Do you recommend going straight to Pie? If its more reliable in steps ex. Nougat, Oreo, Pie, then ill do it. I was just wondering if jumping straight to Pie would cause issues.
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No, won't cause issues if you're using the KDZ.
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You're not Bootloader Unlocked and rooted, are you? You don't care about that? It's fine if you don't. Neither is my wife's, sister's nor brother-in-law's V30/V30+.
BUT if that is something you would want, no, you can't go straight to VS996 Pie until you do some other stuff.
But if you just want Verizon firmware, then you should be able to jump straight to VS996 Pie from US998 Nougat, going by what other Verizon users have done. Use Dev Patched LGUP in Partition DL mode, with all Partitions. Then Master Reset.
If for some reason, doesn't work, then tour would need to flash VS996 Nougat, Master Reset, then VS996 Pie.
At the most, all you would need
Thanks for the reply. I'm having difficulty getting LGUP to run. I get a 'LGUP can't load the model' I got the file from download LG dualmode. Any suggestions? I'm just trying to load Verizon stock on here, no root. Thanks.
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No, won't cause issues if you're using the KDZ.
Thanks for the reply, I'm having a hard time installing LGUP dev tool. I get an' LGUP can't load the model' error. Any suggestions? Just trying to load Verizon stock on here. No root if possible.
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You're not Bootloader Unlocked and rooted, are you? You don't care about that? It's fine if you don't. Neither is my wife's, sister's nor brother-in-law's V30/V30+.
BUT if that is something you would want, no, you can't go straight to VS996 Pie until you do some other stuff.
But if you just want Verizon firmware, then you should be able to jump straight to VS996 Pie from US998 Nougat, going by what other Verizon users have done. Use Dev Patched LGUP in Partition DL mode, with all Partitions. Then Master Reset.
If for some reason, doesn't work, then tour would need to flash VS996 Nougat, Master Reset, then VS996 Pie.
At the most, all you would need
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I'm wondering the same as charulo316, but my v30+ is already running pie, but for the unlocked and I want to switch to the Verizon one, do I need to downgrade to Oreo and then back the the Verizon pie version??
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I'm wondering the same as charulo316, but my v30+ is already running pie, but for the unlocked and I want to switch to the Verizon one, do I need to downgrade to Oreo and then back the the Verizon pie version??
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Read my previous answer:
ChazzMatt said:
Technically for Frankenstein, using Dev Patched LGUP you should Partition DL to VS996 Nougat, use Master Reset, then Refurbish to VS996 Pie.
However, US998 and VS996 have a level of compatibility the others don't enjoy. I think you can Partition DL straight to VS996 Pie, followed by Master Reset.
If you're not sure what Master Reset is (sequence of button), see the Frankenstein instructions.
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You are basically asking about Frankenstein, where one North American variant can be fully converted to another (firmware, modem with LTE bands, etc)
Normally, for most North American variants, when flashing KDZ (LG stock firmware image) you actually need to downgrade all the way to Nougat first before upgrading to more current firmware. See Frankenstein instructions.
But US998/VS996 have a very close relationship. If have US998 firmware on the phone, you can go straight to Verizon VS996 Pie firmware using Dev Patched LGUP. For this specific combination you do not need to downgrade first.
ChazzMatt said:
You are basically asking about Frankenstein, where one North American variant can be fully converted to another (firmware, modem with LTE bands, etc)
Normally, for most North American variants, when flashing KDZ (LG stock firmware image) you actually need to downgrade all the way to Nougat first before upgrading to more current firmware. See Frankenstein instructions.
But US998/VS996 have a very close relationship. If have US998 firmware on the phone, you can go straight to Verizon VS996 Pie firmware using Dev Patched LGUP. For this specific combination you do not need to downgrade first.
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Thank you!! I did some more searching around the site late last night and am going to try it tonight. The main reason is because i just switched to Verizon and the WIFI calling option disappeared even though it was "turned" through Verizon. It seems to be that even though I have a carrier unlocked phone, Verizon doesn't see that and will block certain features unless it is a Verizon phone. I have access to the network, but not the wifi calling
So I'm still having issues. I've downloaded and installed drivers and LGUP Dual mode from the link and can't seem to get it to work. I get the phone into download mode and it goes into the firmware upgrade screen but my LGUP doesn't load. I get a "LGUP can't load the model[c:\Program Files\Lg Electronics\LGUP\model\com" error. Any suggestions?
Just trying to install VS996 onto a Verizon enabled us998 so that i can get wifi calling, visual voicemail and video calling to work. Thanks
charulo316 said:
So I'm still having issues. I've downloaded and installed drivers and LGUP Dual mode from the link and can't seem to get it to work. I get the phone into download mode and it goes into the firmware upgrade screen but my LGUP doesn't load. I get a "LGUP can't load the model[c:\Program Files\Lg Electronics\LGUP\model\com" error. Any suggestions?
Just trying to install VS996 onto a Verizon enabled us998 so that i can get wifi calling, visual voicemail and video calling to work. Thanks
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See the trouble shooting tips in the Frankenstein Instructions. How many of those have you tried?
Sounds like LGUP wasn't installed correctly. It needs to be installed using very specific steps. There are other possible explanations, but this is where I would start.
Uninstall LGUP completely (in Programs & Features control panel), then delete all its remnants and folders and restart Windows (not Shutdown, Restart).
Now download LGUP from the link in one of ChazzMatt's Pie KDZ ROM threads, and install it EXACTLY folding the steps he gives, no shortcuts or deviations.
If it still doesn't work, follow his troubleshooting steps in the same ROM thread.
Edit: Oops, Chazz beat me to it.
tried all. After a few restarts, now get a "DLL for us99810b is invalid. Please install valid DLL package (*.msi) for the model". I've uninstalled and reinstalled a few times, deleted the folder, moved cable around, tried new cable. This is the furthest i've gotten now.

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