Hi all. I've got two VZW LG G2s that are rooted, and the current KitKat update continues to download and fail. Is there any way to force the update?
VZW support suggests a factory reset and I dont' want to do that for sure.
kcfried said:
Hi all. I've got two VZW LG G2s that are rooted, and the current KitKat update continues to download and fail. Is there any way to force the update?
VZW support suggests a factory reset and I dont' want to do that for sure.
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Do you still have the stock recovery? You need it for this update to take.
mjones73 said:
Do you still have the stock recovery? You need it for this update to take.
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Thanks for the reply. So I guess I'd have to do a factory reset, or is there a way to unroot?
kcfried said:
Thanks for the reply. So I guess I'd have to do a factory reset, or is there a way to unroot?
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If you need the stock recovery back, easiest thing to do is wipe the phone back to stock using the flashtool then let it take the OTA, you can re-root with ioroot25 afterwards and if you need TWRP, re-install it with AutoRec.
mjones73 said:
If you need the stock recovery back, easiest thing to do is wipe the phone back to stock using the flashtool then let it take the OTA, you can re-root with ioroot25 afterwards and if you need TWRP, re-install it with AutoRec.
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Ok, thanks. Any link for the flash tool and ioroot25? Can't remember what I used to root the first time. and TWRP??
kcfried said:
Ok, thanks. Any link for the flash tool and ioroot25? Can't remember what I used to root the first time. and TWRP??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706389
Most of it's listed in there. Use AutoRec to install TWRP, you can find it in the regular G2 Dev section.
I have rooted Verizon G2 running with custom recovery. The other way, I accidentally updated it through OTA and it kept going into recovery loop.
I fixed that issue with help from this forum and reverted back to stock (4.4.2) using KDZ method. However, the OTA notification keep coming back up.
My question here is if I hard reset my phone, would it go back to the original factory setting? I just want to reset the whole thing and go back to the original factory setting and then update it through OTA. What is the best way to do this?
Thanks for your help in advance!
Check this thread! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
hamsterskate said:
Check this thread! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
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Thanks for your advice. So I guess, I can't just hard reset the rooted phone and go back to the original factory setting?
underdog08 said:
Thanks for your advice. So I guess, I can't just hard reset the rooted phone and go back to the original factory setting?
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No... a "hard reset" will wipe out data, cache, and dalvik, root is stored in /system which is not touched in FDR.
i was on 4.3 and used safestrap to install a kitkat rom, and instead of going back to 4.3 via safestrap i just followed this link
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/110386-return-to-stock-mj5-works/
that got me back to 4.3 but the OTA to kitkat is not working, it is failing in recovery. Also when i reboot, where is says "Note 3", right under it is CUSTOM with a unlocked symbol. i followed the link i provided twice with it still not working... what can i do?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006
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ty! trying now !
okay so the files still worked, BUT i had to use triangle away to get the customer log to go away
thank you !
Glad it worked.
If I root with PINGPONG ROOT ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
What would be the process to going back to stock when an official update comes? Will I be able to unroot and accept a new update? Will the community release a rooted stock ROM?
Much thanks!
Do we know for sure that we can't update of rooted? Because I can't live with this ram issue too much longer
redeuxx said:
If I root with PINGPONG ROOT ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
What would be the process to going back to stock when an official update comes? Will I be able to unroot and accept a new update? Will the community release a rooted stock ROM?
Much thanks!
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I have confirmed that you can use ODIN with the stock files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att.../g925aatt1aoe2-uptate-odin-tar-files-t3119235 to restore back to factory. I did this before I had to send my device back for Warranty Replacement due to a faulty front camera.
salkiri said:
I have confirmed that you can use ODIN with the stock files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att.../g925aatt1aoe2-uptate-odin-tar-files-t3119235 to restore back to factory. I did this before I had to send my device back for Warranty Replacement due to a faulty front camera.
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Forgive my newb question, but I am rooted with ping pong as well and I was wondering if I can do a factory reset on my phone without doing anything else?
you will still be rooted after reset.
enzosly said:
you will still be rooted after reset.
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So I can just go thru the boot options to factory reset? I'm glad that I will keep root.
Thank you!
Hey guys,
Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Be aware that this one includes factory reset protection. Those of you having issues trying to revert - this is probably why.
I forget how this works to revert but would check out the G3 forums to see how this was handled.
ZV6 (and now ZV5) location:
http://rwilco12.com/downloads.php?dir=Files/Devices/LG G4 (LS991)/
Sprint notes: https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/1009786
yes, as garwynn has pointed out... there will be issues downgrading if you flash this zv6 file.. or take the zv6 ota. the bootloader in zv6 updates the bootloader versioning to "v2".. while zv4 is "v0" and zv5 is "v1".
ZV6 TOT is out!
Thanks to @garwynn we now have the ZV6 TOT. I have also broken down the TOT and uploaded the individual partitions.
Changelog:
Minor User Interface updates
Google Security Patch: Stagefright and Factory Reset Protection applied
ZV6 also updates the bootloader version to "v2"
--TOT can be downloaded *HERE*
For those familiar with LG's.. this is flashed the same way as previous models... LG OG, G2, G3 etc etc.
1. Download LG Flash Tool. Swap the included mega.dll (click here to see video)
2. Download the LGFLASH_LG_G4_CODEFIRE.dll
3. Download the ZV6 TOT and unzip it.
4. If LG drivers are not already installed, download and install them.
5. Place phone into download mode
6. Set phones serial COM port to COM41 in Windows Device Manager. Unplug USB cable then plug it back in.
7. Run LG Flash Tool.
8. Select LGFLASH_LG_G4_CODEFIRE.dll for DLL, LS991ZV6_00.tot for TOT and check off "BOARD DL"
9. Hit OK to continue. Now hit the yellow start button. LG Flash Tool should now perform a CRC check on the TOT.
10. Unplug the USB cable again then plug it back in... wait 5-20 seconds and hopefully the flash should now start.
When it finishes it'll boot into miniOS. Hold the power button then press the "Normal Boot" option on the screen.
The above steps are "to the point" and there's not much hand holding so new LG flashers may be a bit confused. Feel free to ask questions in this thread and hopefully other users will chime in and assist with specific questions. But for extra help here is a how-to video going over the process. Only differences is phone model and TOT/DLL files used... rest can be applied.
Also here is a G4 Return to Stock thread... the lower section of the OP has step by step directions and screenshots for the entire LG Flash install process and TOT flash.
--Individual ZV6 partitions to flash manually can be downloaded *HERE*
--ZV5-to-ZV6 OTA update.zip *HERE*
You must be on ZV5 and have a stock recovery and stock system partition for this to work.
Directions:
1. Rename downloaded .zip into update.zip
2. Remove USB cable from phone.
3. Power phone off.
4. Press and hold volume down + power until you boot into stock recovery.
5. Select "update with adb"
Code:
adb sideload update.zip
Alternate Directions to skip using ADB (needs microSD card):
1. Format microSD card as EXT4.
2. Rename downloaded .zip to update.zip
3. Move update.zip onto external SD card.
4. Power off and boot into stock recovery (vol down + power)
5. Select the Update from SDCARD option.
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very nice, now the soft Bricker can restore back to ZV6....
autoprime said:
nice
but yes, as garwynn has pointed out... there will be issues downgrading if you flash this zv6 file.. or take the zv6 ota. the bootloader in zv6 updates the bootloader versioning to "v2".. while zv4 is "v0" and zv5 is "v1". for some reason.. sprint/lg do not want you going back at all. this is somewhat odd that its been updated 2 versions.. as none of the other g4's (besides tmobile usa g4) are at "v2".. everyone else in usa seems to have stayed at "v1" despite multiple updates.
tl;dr
if you flash this.. then try flashing a downgraded bootloader or zv4/zv5 tot.. you will brick.
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They're doing this because Factory Reset Protection only works if you can't go back to a version that doesn't support it. Easiest way to handle that? Blow a Qfuse (or increment the counter as LG and Samsung seem to be using it.)
garwynn said:
They're doing this because Factory Reset Protection only works if you can't go back to a version that doesn't support it. Easiest way to handle that? Blow a Qfuse (or increment the counter as LG and Samsung seem to be using it.)
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ahh good point. I guess some of the other carriers already had FRP working then.
autoprime said:
ahh good point. I guess some of the other carriers already had FRP working then.
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Just a quick question: FRP is that the security feature Google pushed so if one were to do a hardware factory reset the phone asks for your Google account before completing first boot after reset? Or is it the anti-rollback? Thanks.
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Swetnes said:
Just a quick question: FRP is that the security feature Google pushed so if one were to do a hardware factory reset the phone asks for your Google account before completing first boot after reset? Or is it the anti-rollback? Thanks.
Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk
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FRP is the google security feature to protect factory resets.
but there is ALSO anti-rollback being used and ZV6 raises the bootloader versioning +1 from ZV5... so the first time a ZV6 bootloader boots.. from that point on.. you can never go lower than ZV6 again. Without bricking anyway.
autoprime said:
FRP is the google security feature to protect factory resets.
but there is ALSO anti-rollback being used and ZV6 raises the bootloader versioning +1 from ZV5... so the first time a ZV6 bootloader boots.. from that point on.. you can never go lower than ZV6 again. Without bricking anyway.
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Thank you for your response....that clears things up for me.
Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk
Oh my god I already thanked you on twitter but thank you thank you thank you for your work. My phone is back from the dead!
Cant download update
When I click the link to download LS991_ZV5-ZV6_OTA_Update.zip I get a forbidden 403 error
Can someone please explain exactly what TOT means? I have been searching all over and can't find the meaning. Also, is there any way to flash to ZV6 and not update the bootloader so that ZV5 can be reinstalled if needed?
UPDATE i can miraculously get back into DL Mode and i tried again. This time the process took over 500 seconds only to say it failed again while doing an FBOOT CHECK and stays on the blue factory reset status screen with the number 2 in the center. I don't know what to dooooo ;w;
"ZV5-to-ZV6 OTA update.zip"
can I use this if I am still rooted but stock recovery? Or do I have to unroot.install.reroot?
thanks.
xMutant said:
"ZV5-to-ZV6 OTA update.zip"
can I use this if I am still rooted but stock recovery? Or do I have to unroot.install.reroot?
thanks.
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No, you need to restore a Stock ZV5 image first.
xMutant said:
"ZV5-to-ZV6 OTA update.zip"
can I use this if I am still rooted but stock recovery? Or do I have to unroot.install.reroot?
thanks.
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The TOT method resets the phone to stock - you will lose all data. Use this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/development/stock-sytem-image-files-zv5-zv6-t3205640 to restore the stock ZV5 image without losing data. You can then follow the same thread to sideload ZV6 and eventually flash the rooted ZV6 image with no loss of data. Make sure you always have the base image file saved to your internal (NOT sd card) storage.
Phantisy said:
Can someone please explain exactly what TOT means? I have been searching all over and can't find the meaning. Also, is there any way to flash to ZV6 and not update the bootloader so that ZV5 can be reinstalled if needed?
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We have no way at this time to keep any part of ZV5 and mix with ZV6. TOT is a method of restoring the factory partitions back on your phone using the .tot files / extensions.
The tot file extension is related to the Google Android devices developed by LG and used for its firmware update files
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Does anyone have any insight on this issue? I have the same problem as well
UPDATE: I figured it out through someone else's thread
If anyone gets the big 2 try these set of instructions in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/problem-returning-to-stock-try-t2862463
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silvernirvash said:
UPDATE i can miraculously get back into DL Mode and i tried again. This time the process took over 500 seconds only to say it failed again while doing an FBOOT CHECK and stays on the blue factory reset status screen with the number 2 in the center. I don't know what to dooooo ;w;
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try this method it worked for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/problem-returning-to-stock-try-t2862463
hey friends I had a LGsetup wizard trouble after factory reset my g4 I followed all the steps I was on ZV6 and I download the zv6 tot from here, I have the drivers installed, LGFLASH_LG_G4_CODEFIRE.dll, port to COM41 in device manager, I have everything but after trying 5 or 6 times still does not work, I hope someone of you can help me and tell me what I do wrong thanks
AceD74 said:
Does anyone have any insight on this issue? I have the same problem as well
UPDATE: I figured it out through someone else's thread
If anyone gets the big 2 try these set of instructions in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/problem-returning-to-stock-try-t2862463
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try this method it worked for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/problem-returning-to-stock-try-t2862463
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I try this method but when I got 76% the phone reboots in GENESIS-Mini OS3.1 testmode and stuck in 85% after 578sec the LG tools show me RED download FAIL again!! I do not know if it is normal if in LGflashtools show me the wrong model MSM8994! someone can give me the right files please or just a link to try another method
APN not working
Hi,
I have ZV4 rooted and make SIM unlock with thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/general/guide-sim-unlock-t3229801
Its work perfect.
And I run ZV5 TOT the update ZV6 OTA, phone didn't has internet (mobile data) anymore.
All wifi, call & sms works OK but no internet with mobile data.
I have already put right APN before, set network GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto,
still not appears LTE or H+ sign / symbol...
So confusing, hope some guys can helped me to solved it...
Thanks & appreciate for that....