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[LG Optimus G (International)] n1gh7sh1f7:
A few precautions

As a word of warning, to anyone having trouble recovering from SOFTBRICK:

(if anyone has already said anything that i'm about to say, doesn't hurt to reiterate, if only to prevent further questions on the matters discussed here)

ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU USE USB 2.0 PORTS, SINCE THE USB 3.0 PORTS MIGHT BE PROVIDED BY A 3RD PARTY CONTROLLER / NEWER TECHNOLOGY, DIFFERENT HARDWARE COMMUNICATION STANDARDS / NO NEED FOR A REASON, REALLY. JUST USE USB 2.0

IF THE DEVICE IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY (THE TOOLS CAN'T CONNECT TO IT):

Check to see if you're running a 64bit version of Windows. 64bit Windows sometimes has some issues that won't allow proper installation of the device in Download Mode, especially if you have more than one set of drivers installed, say for multiple devices or, maybe, the Google drivers that come with the Android SDK alongside the LG ones.

I just had to install a 32bit Windows 7 on another HDD in order to recover from a softbrick. VMWare / VirtualBox won't work either, since the host OS doesn't recognize and properly install the device, therefore not being able to forward it to the virtual machine.

So if LGNPST / KDZ Flasher / LG Support Tool can't connect to your device, the problem lies with Windows and/or mixed up drivers. Uninstalling the drivers from "Programs and features" won't generally work, as Windows retains the files in the core directory.

The best course of action is to either go to a PC that has had nothing to do with any mobile devices ever, or install a fresh copy of 32bit Windows on another HDD and follow the unbricking guide completely.
[LG Optimus G (International)] xdadevr:
Hi all, I have bricked my LG Optimus G and found this thread. Hopefully I would be able to ressurect my phone.

What qualifies as soft-brick for which this thread is for? I tried to flash CMW recovery and the phone now won't start. If I press power button for few seconds, the red led will be flashing rapidly from the top of the device. I have opened the phone and disconnect the battery as others suggested but that doesn't help. I still can't even boot to recover/bootloader. Wondering if I should be able to connect to the phone from my PC using either LGNPST / KDZ Flasher / LG Support.

Thank you in advance.
[LG Optimus G (International)] alireza hariri:
when i choose kdz file the app stops working ! i need help please
[LG Optimus G (International)] j4yd3n:
Hello, I don't have a bricked phone, i am just searching for remedies just in case something gruesome happens in the future :D.

So i tried downloading the stock KDZ of my Optimus G(With the app provided here) i have put my model number and Serial Number, then it downloaded the KDZ indeed.

My Question is, can i use(flash) this KDZ into any Optimus G E975 out there? or is it exclusive for my device only? because of the specific Serial Number? Thanks in advance :highfive:
[LG Optimus G (International)] mohsinister:
Flashtool

I had my fair share of problems with KDZ updater and I almost gave up but then I found out flash tool and it made my life easy and my phone alive :)

I WOULD RECOMMEND TO USE FLASH TOOL

---------- Post added at 09:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:12 PM ----------

yes it can be flashed into any E975 :)
[LG Optimus G (International)] SD`TriaL:
Lg l7 p705

does it work on L7 P705 ? please help i`m already in the state of secure booting error cause: boot certification verify
[LG Optimus G (International)] Scootsch:
Hi

i wiped my whole Optimus so i can't flash a new firmware.

if i use the kdz update tool i get an error message.

20:11:07 : Launching SW update

20:11:07 : Unpacking KDZ

20:11:14 : KDZ file extraced

20:11:24 : Files were extracted.

20:11:24 : LGMobileDL Load.

20:11:24 : Port = -1

20:11:24 : Connecting to phone

20:11:36 : Check Phone mode = 2

20:11:36 : Phone type check.......

20:11:36 : LGMobileDL.DLL Loading....

20:11:36 : _SetAuthMark Fail

20:11:36 : AuthMark°¡ Á¤È®È÷ Phone¿¡ Write µÇÁö ¾Ê¾Ò½À´Ï´Ù!

20:11:36 : _SetAuthMark Fail

20:11:36 : LoadCDMAPhoneData() Error

20:11:36 : _DetachDLL Call

20:11:36 : _DetachDLL Call End

20:11:36 : Param : Path = C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX\Phone\E97510H_00.dz

20:11:36 : Param : moduleDir =

20:11:36 : Param : waitTime = 0

20:11:36 : Param : UsbHighSpeed = 1

20:11:36 : Param : PhoneMode = 2

20:11:36 : Param : BinVersion = E97510H_00

20:11:36 : Param : AuthMark = 0

20:11:36 : Call fn_StartUpgrade

20:14:32 : CDMA: wParam = 100, lParam = 210

20:14:32 : Step : Upgrade Error2 - Error Code : 210

20:14:32 : ResetStartInfo() Call

20:14:32 : _DetachDLL Call

20:14:32 : _DetachDLL Call End

20:14:32 : FreeLibrary Call

20:14:32 : FreeLibrary Call End

20:14:32 : ResetStartInfo() Call End

20:14:33 : ===FINISHED===

20:16:53 : OnModelDllMsg(OnMsgFromModelDll-CDMA) delete m_pLGCyonUpdate

The Phone reboots from download mode into the fastboot mode where i can switch recoverymode, power off, start, ...

I checked some different kdz files. but only one starts. by the others i get an error "Extrackt file error"

Where is my mistake?
[LG Optimus G (International)] Scootsch:
My Phone ist now OK.

I use the LG Flash Tool 2014. Very easy and it works.

Thank you
[LG Optimus G (International)] Fahad789Raza:
Thanks A lot buddy, My lg f160k has woke up

just follow your steps & its done.

after following your instructions i just reset phone & successfully made it. :D
[LG Optimus G (International)] Irazor73:
Can some one please look into this matter

http://xdaforums.com/optimus-g-intl/help/weird-bricked-please-help-t3046980
[LG Optimus G (International)] Irazor73:
same problem here

i have the same problem did you find out a solution
[LG Optimus G (International)] cortuga:
Please Help. Need kdz file for ls970

Could someone please post a link to the kdz file for the optimus g ls970. I can't find it anywhere. All links are broken even from LG. I can't get my serial number to get the kdz from the lg firmware .exe

Thanks
[LG Optimus G (International)] MZO:
Well it bricks whenever we do something stupid.... It's bootloader gets locked and it ends up like that. I had also been in a problem like that for a couple of times. Made this comment to tell the people getting errors after successful kdz flash. You need to have your bootloader locked to flash kdz (must have normal recovery) else it would after flashing just bootup into FASTBOOT (MAKO). Plus after you're done you might get error (some people call it) with anroid lying with itself opened. It s stock fast boot mode, just long press power button and wipe/hard reset. It works for me everytime

Sent from my LG-E975 powered by my OWN CyanogenMod 11 port
[LG Optimus G (International)] ClarkOwen:
Help! So i have a LG G F180K and I'm flashing KDZ f180k30c.kdz but my phone is unlocked bootloader, rooted witj custom recovery. Do you think ghe flash tool will work? Help please?
[LG Optimus G (International)] MZO:
I'm afraid it never worked for me like that. I always had to lock bootloader (get secure boot error) to flash KDZ. Try to lock the bootloader somehow.. Look for a flashable zip in /sdcard/freegee/xyz.zip

Hit THANKS if I help, or you like my post!
[LG Optimus G (International)] mxfaint:
I have problem to move to recovery mode.

Actually when my recoverymode is working I flashed bootliader.zip file from recovery mode it changes my boot loader version. From makoz10f to makoz30d.

In this process I lost recovery partition in bootloader so now I'm unable to flash any zip file

When I was trying to flash using fastboot

Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

It is saying

Sending recovery

Writing recovery

Failed remote:partition table doesn't exist

At present I only have boot loader with makoz30d

Pls can anyone help me to how to get back to my boot loader and stock in my e975

Thnks in advance..
[LG Optimus G (International)] MZO:
Did you try flashing stock kdz?

HIT Thanks if you like my post

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My work:

[TOOL]Kernel/Boot.img (un)packer
[LG Optimus G (International)] dSERiES:
Hi!

I'm have an E975 (recent purchace - looks like new:D), and I'm trying to flash the latest avaiable KDZ available for my country: V20B KitKat. Now, the KDZ file is larger than 1Gb, this means that the KDZ Updater no longer works, right?

I'm supposed to use the LG Flash Tool 2014, but I couldn't flash it with that too :(. The process always stops at 15% not detecting the phone. I've tried in Download Mode, as well as with normal boot with USB debugging on, and even in fastboot mode... I've installed the USB driver, windows has installed some additional drivers when the phone was plugged in...

Can anyone help, please?

Thanks:good:
[LG Optimus G (International)] Adnan323:
LG Optimus G Pro E988 Bricked Issue

Hi there my friend I have bought LG Optimus G Pro E988 recently but 4G LTE was not working on it so I tried to update its ROM and while doing it unfortunately it bricked. Now when ever I tried to power on my phone it shows LG sign and reboot again and again and nothing pop up i tried many things with download mode but it does not work and it is also not going in recovery mode and I cant find its bootloader. Can anybody please help me this
[LG Optimus G (International)] mohamed4991:
lg e 445

i have done all of this but when i use kdz it tell me there is no phonr found but i put the phone on download mode
[LG Optimus G (International)] ahsanebrahim:
My phone is dead

My LG E970 is already dead, I can just go into the download mode and nothing else, how do i get its serial number/ IMEI to download its appropriate KDZ ?
[LG Optimus G (International)] einhuman197:
[MENTION=4815215]ahsanebrahim[/MENTION] try to go (in the download mode) in the lg pc suite and "fix upgrade errors"
[LG Optimus G (International)] stefano4d:
Guys, need your help!

I've unninstaled all data from my phone, and now there is no rom or zip to install by recovery. The phone can enter in recovery mode or download mode, but the KDZ recover and lg flash tool is crashing (i'm using windows 10). How can I install any rom back on the device?
[LG Optimus G (International)] pinio56:
Any way to do this unbricking without working volume + key? Gonna get replacement in few days but for now only vol - is working :(
[LG Optimus G (International)] Luciferius:
I have an Optimus G but it doesn't work. When I plug in to a power source the the led shows red but hitting the power button nothing happens.

Is there a solution for it?
[LG Optimus G (International)] Malik0999:
Peace to all

is there anyone still here who can help me? i Have LG F180L (Korean variant having antina on one side) which is i think hard bricked as only LG logo appears after pressing power button. here are the complete symptoms

1. when charger is plugged in it says

file battery_charging_09.png is missing

2. when i connect it with windows 10 its only detected as LGE Modem

3. when i try to connect it with LG UP it is shown as Unkown Model

4. when i try to get it into recovery or download mod either of them dont work for me as only LG Logo appears and the red LED light keeps blinking and with each blink of LED light windows makes sound of connecting and disconnecting device while i'm holding any keys

5. i can not pull its battery as it is fixed and even back is fixed with screws.

6. ADB does not detect it also which i think is fine because its not getting into recovery mod or download mod.

Please help me on this i'm not a noob but i only have pretty basic knowledge

note: i had unbricked my LG G4 H811 before it by using tutorials so i think i can unbrick this one also if someone can guide me through
[LG Optimus G (International)] dzoniandja:
code error 10 on drivers. Plz help.
[LG Optimus G (International)] rghrck:
struck with lg logo after stock rom flashed from "lg flash tool 2014" please help me

i have flashed lg optimus g e975 stock rom using "lg flash tool 2014" but in the 3rd step flash tool stopped working after 96%

now i have struck with lg logo turn on and turn off automatically

please help me
[LG Optimus G (International)] BloodBaron:
maybe someone still has the old KDZ for the E971 that might work?
[LG Optimus G (International)] Jugstah:
At least for rogers the old files are still there, follow the standard method to get the link. Replace E->D in the link (filename and last directory) and it should work. I am sure the same would apply for bell and telus as well if you know the old version number.
[LG Optimus G (International)] solomon4400:
So I would put E97110d and then serial # then download?
[LG Optimus G (International)] Jugstah:
No,

Just put in your iemi to get the kdz url. Once you get the url, paste it into your browser and change the version of the rom to the old version...

I'd just post the link but I am not sure I am allowed to.

but everywhere you see E97110E in the url (2 places) replace E -> D.
[LG Optimus G (International)] TurboTronix:
Instead of serial number you can also put your IMEI number
[LG Optimus G (International)] BloodBaron:
for me this http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=<imei>

doesnt work anymore

can some one confirm its still working
[LG Optimus G (International)] greenyoga:
Good,thanks for the helpful information.
[LG Optimus G (International)] Izzy Izumi:
My problem was fixed. Thanks!

Wow this worked for me! I was starting to get worried! Thanks everyone!

Just a recap on my situation. I have the E971 version. I rooted my device a few days ago. Then I installed the CM 10.1. I plugged the phone to my computer to transfer files. Unplugged it after I was finished. The phone turned off. Tried to boot up but it would only show the LG logo and then go blank again. I followed the "[GUIDE] How to UNBRICK your Optimus G - security error, bootloop etc" . I ended up with chadoumig's dead android boot animation. I then followed autotelic's advice and made sure to run "msxml.msi" before "KDZ_FW_UPD.exe" but then I ended up with a continuous LG boot up animation. Finally I followed Staz87's advice and did a factory reset. Phone is back to 4.0.4.:victory:
[LG Optimus G (International)] massih88:
hi there thanks for the guide;) i have one question. Step 6 :Type: 3GQCT

Phone Mode: CS_Emergency

KDZ file: navigate to the folder which you have saved the downloaded KDZ from the step (1)

I cant get the the firmware in the KDZ file. (navigate to the folder which you have saved the downloaded KDZ from the step (1)) nothing to oprn there but i do have it in my downloads
[LG Optimus G (International)] solomon4400:
People really need to stop quoting OP's:eek:
[LG Optimus G (International)] gabby131:
I am still stuck at "not responding" window. I notice that within this non responding, the updater extracts the KDZ file to a .cab file so I did refreshing the directory where the .cab file is being extracted. When it was done...the updater still won't respond. Dunno what to do now but go to bed...:D

EDIT: I spoke too late and whined too early.....the drive i put my KDZ file was too slow. I did the same procedure on a different computer and it only took seconds to unpack and flash successful!
[LG Optimus G (International)] mandroid717:
My God man u saved me. I have been trying everything for the last 2 days. I will tell u one thing i am not rooting or unlocking till after the JB update this time. this all started after trying to install cm10.

Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You
[LG Optimus G (International)] metal_god69:
Anyone on Bell E973 have the 10f .kdz? Using the Original LG Firmware program it finds the new 10h .kdz only.

Thanks for any help
[LG Optimus G (International)] potatohead:
the kdz file IS the firmware, just choose it and click Launch Software Update :)

make sure you have already connected the phone in download mode
[LG Optimus G (International)] kifac:
This doesnt seem to whip the device.

Im trying to get rid of everything on this device and start fresh since i received it as a demo phone it has all the bloatware added.
[LG Optimus G (International)] xerockz:
I also have a display model or something similar. It's an E973 stamped *NOT FOR SALE* on the side. I am trying to root without luck and was sent here and told to load the old stock firmware. Unfortunately I can't seem to get the latest KDZ from LGs server. I have also tried the LG Mobile Support Tool to update but I get "Software update is not supported for this model".

The LG Support Tool reports model as LGE973AT and version as E97310g.

Software Information:

4.0.4

baseband APQ8064/MDM9x15M

kernel 3.0.21

build IMM76L

e97310g

IMEI is 354034050124768

IMEI SV 05

Also if it matters, the phone came unlocked and I am using it with Virgin. Will it still be unlocked if I change the firmware to Bell/Telus? I really hope someone can help me out here as I am unable to root currently :(.
[LG Optimus G (International)] trincisor:
Did you try that URL to download the kdz

If that didn't work see if someone has posted a link to e973 kdz

Or try to get a different imei for 973 either bus asking here or go to a store and get it from one of the for sale devices
[LG Optimus G (International)] xerockz:
Thanks for the reply, but I have tried the link as well with no luck.

If I can find an E973 KDZ will I still be carrier unlocked if I flash it? This might be obvious but I'm not 100% sure how that would work.

I will see if I can find another IMEI to use but I would like to know if I will run into issues with using Virgin. Also will everything get wiped by loading a different KDZ?

edit: Does anyone have an E973 IMEI I can use to generate the link?? or just mirror an e973 kdz in a pm?

Thanks in advance.
[LG Optimus G (International)] xerockz:
I get PHONE NOT FOUND when trying to update. Am I supposed to do something with the wipe batch file?
[LG Optimus G (International)] BloodBaron:
did u run the .msi?
[LG Optimus G (International)] xerockz:
Yes I tried once without running it and again after installing it. Getting PHONE NOT FOUND both times. :(

I'm thinking about trying the LGNPST method but haven't found LGNPST_LS973.dll anywhere.
[LG Optimus G (International)] BloodBaron:
your phone is in download mode?
[LG Optimus G (International)] xerockz:
Yes sir and drivers are installed. Would it help if I wipe it first? The original instructions say to download the wipe.rar but nowhere does it specify what to use if for..

---------- Post added at 06:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:35 PM ----------

So I tried running the "Read Phone Information" option in the updater, it crashed about 75% of the way through so I ran it again and got this as a result.

I really hope someone can help me solve this.

Just to be clear I have the drivers installed, and I have installed the .msi. I have the phone in download mode and I run the updater (tried as admin aswell), and always get PHONE NOT FOUND. I have a feeling it may because I have some sort of display/dev phone. The phone came unlocked and had no carrier bloatware whatsoever, and I am using it with Virgin. I have been trying to use Bell firmware because Google Play recognizes it as a Bell LGE LG-E973. Not sure if that is because was once a Bell phone or because Virgin is their sister company. So confused! :eek:
[LG Optimus G (International)] bullfrog617:
no recovery screen

So, I turned off my phone and held the volume-up button and power button to go into TWRP, which is installed, but all it did was flash the LG logo and then go to a black screen. All I can do is restart the phone and it does the same thing. Any suggestions?:crying:
[LG Optimus G (International)] trincisor:
Hit thanks if you think I've helped you.

You will still be carrier unlocked no matter what you flash ( Rom flashing though you shoot be fine with any other type of)

If I'm at a store I will see if I can score an imei for you.

If you have an unlocked device you won't run into any issues using it on any carrier, let alone virgin Canada whose network is no where close to being. Virgin, bell network basically.

KDZ for some reason doesn't flash data partition so you should be ok
[LG Optimus G (International)] xerockz:
Thanked!

I'm glad to here my data partition and unlock will be safe :).

Unfortuantely I have still not had any luck with the KDZ method as I always get "PHONE NOT FOUND".

For now I don't think I will bother trying a different KDZ as the LG Tool doesn't even recognize my phone. But I was told in another thread that I should try the LGNPST method with a Telus KDZ. I think I might go ahead and try that because the problem seems to actually be the LG Tool in my case.
[LG Optimus G (International)] trincisor:
The LG tool never worked for me either

I just used the URL a few posts below
[LG Optimus G (International)] xerockz:
I mean the LG kdz updater tool. I have already got a bell kdz, but the updater tool won't recognize my phone so I can't flash it.

Sent from my wonderful LG Optimus G E973
[LG Optimus G (International)] chevro1et:
This is the procedure I have successfully followed several times to use the KDZ Updater tool:
[LG Optimus G (International)] xerockz:
Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately I have followed your steps and still get "PHONE NOT FOUND".

edit: I tried it with CS_EMERGENCY, DIAG, and EMERGENCY too
[LG Optimus G (International)] benseoul:
Did you try with another computer?

Because on my home computer it did not work but on my notebook everything works well.

Just try to see...
[LG Optimus G (International)] trincisor:
Driver issue

Put the phone in download mode by:

Power off phone completely

Press volume down and up simultaneously then

Connect usb cable to phone

Next connect usb to computer

Phone should display download mode

Wait for the drivers to be installed check the notification tray

Run the KDZ with the steps detailed

If you still get phone not found re install LG drivers

And follow the above steps
[LG Optimus G (International)] tim3048:
there needs to be a page for each phone that lists all these things
[LG Optimus G (International)] MattyMatt8:
Thanks for this. Fixed my security boot issue no problem. Now I need to get root back which I dont think works on this version.
[LG Optimus G (International)] Tim4:
Im stucked before at this point.

In fact that .bat does nothing but just enters the recovery.

Volume Down + power (Factory reset) helped me.
[LG Optimus G (International)] HighxTech:
THANK YOU! I had the android with the red triangle. powering it off, holding volume down and power and factory resetting brought it back to life! thanks for the guide!:good:
[LG Optimus G (International)] PoseyBAH:
Not able to boot into download mode, I'm using a bell E973. Any ideas?
[LG Optimus G (International)] markdexter:
What's happening, more info needed
[LG Optimus G (International)] vertsub:
Do you have the LG drivers installed? Are you plugging your phone into the computer, then turning it off, then attempting download mode?

My phone was also resisting going into download mode when I was trying to do so in a VM.
[LG Optimus G (International)] PoseyBAH:
So I turn off my phone. Then hold down both volume buttons and power and it just reboots. I can get into recovery and the factory reset. Just not download mode.

Help me!
[LG Optimus G (International)] Tim4:
plug USB cable in
[LG Optimus G (International)] taylorheaps:
whenever i try to run the KDZ file it says not responding,, help!
[LG Optimus G (International)] markdexter:
Just wait it will finish, mine done the same thing
[LG Optimus G (International)] taylorheaps:
yours did it right off the bat? :/
[LG Optimus G (International)] markdexter:
Depending on your computer, it takes mine about 10mins to flash start to finish
[LG Optimus G (International)] taylorheaps:
yeah but... you don't understand what im saying the program says (not responding) impossible for it to work. Now my phone is stuck in download mode and has been for the pas 24 hours..
[LG Optimus G (International)] BloodBaron:
also did you run the kdz_fw_upd.exe as admin?
[LG Optimus G (International)] vertsub:
I never ran as admin but I made sure to choose emergency mode.