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[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
No luck my side my friend ... this is so frustrating, since i'm running out of battery charge ...

I tried the LG flash tool with both DLLs, with LGE980.dll I got the same result as previous attempts "Device Model is different! Check Phone or DLL". When tried to use "MegaLock.dll" the flash tool just says "Wrong DLL file" and don't allow me to process to the "yellow arrow" processing.

What I'm doing wrong?
[LG Optimus G Pro] galapagos:
MegaLock.dll is a hacked file so that you can bypass the security login while using the flashtool. You DO NOT use it in the flashtool but place it in the flashtool folder directory. Since adb works fine, you can try to replace the f240s boot partitions with e980 partitions (ask fellow e980 users for copies). That will get rid of the "mis-identity" problem. Or if you already have the tot file for e980, just extract the necessary partitions using the extraction tool in g2 forum.
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
Thank you! I already had replaced the original megalock.dll with the hacked one in the flash tool directory, that's why I was able to run it bypassing the login. But after so many tests, I thought that I had misunderstood how to use it, so I attempted to use it within the tool. Absolute nonsense, I know. I got the TOT extractor and a downloaded E980 .tot file, but I'm afraid that I don't know how to replace partitions using adb, my Android knowledge can't lead me that far for the moment. Do you have some guide that I can read? I need to know how to start ... (I only have adb in recovery mode, the bootloader stops with a "Secure booting Error! Cause: boot certification verify" error.
[LG Optimus G Pro] galapagos:
Here's a general guide you can follow: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2582142

A word of caution: if you mess up using the above procedures, you may end up in a worse situation than before. It should be only used as the last option. I still think you can repair you phone using either the kdz or the tot file (try the attached files for the kdz installation. Follow the included ms word doc. to the letter) .

Attachment removed as they've been suggested to be a waste of time
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Just to let you know and everyone else the attachments you posted are the EXACT flashing method in this OP lol
[LG Optimus G Pro] galapagos:
There were two versions released for LGMOBILEAX folder. That's why I posted them since he's in a desperation need of help. You can laugh at it all you want but I am just trying to help the poor guy.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
If you notice I have been helping a lot around here. I put up with a lot on here so lol helps things :)

I was just pointing out the files in the attachments are part of the kdz guide here already I mean they can try it but it might just be a waste of time as it's the same. Now the No recovery fix thread may help them as it has helped users with the G2 and issues.
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
...

I want to thank both of you for the enormous help you are giving this noob to try to recover the phone.

The linux guide sounds interesting, but as you said, I'll take it as my last resource. Even though I'm a bit confused, I have the feeling that I still have other options. Yesterday I found exactly what I've done to get where I'm now. I tried to install the Kitkat F240S ROM but something went wrong. There is a thread about it here (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2699376). I didn't follow this thread's instructions, but similar ones from another site very poorly explained.

I'll try to explain what my situation is and what options I think I have right now:

1. The phone doesn't boot normally, it shows "Secure booting Error Cause: certification boot verify".

2. If I press Power+VolUp+VolDown while connected to USB, the phone enters into download mode. That's what I've been using with the .tot and .kdz flashing utilities.

3. If I press Power+VolUp and release power after the LG logo disappears, the phone shows a message in Korean (pic 1). I don't know what it is, but it gives me access through adb. If I run "adb devices" when the Korean message is shown, the phone is listed as "LG-F240S-LGF240S570ac6ab recovery".

4. If I run "adb reboot recovery" when the Korean message is shown, then the phone reboots and enters into a recovery menu that I don't recognize (pic 2). Is not CWM(?), nor TWRP, which is what I previously had.

5. I can't tell if the phone is still rooted or not, how can I?

6. The recovery menu (point 4) has an "ADB Sideload" option, which I'm not sure if its safe to use it since I don't know if the phone is still rooted. If someone can confirm me that's a good way to reflash the phone, being rooted or not, I'll look for a guide on its operation and try it. I think that may be safest than the linux method using dd.

7. I tried several times the LG flash tool using a DLL and .TOT file for the AT&T E980, but the tool fails due to "wrong device". It makes sense, since I'm trying to flash an E980 ROM to a phone that supposedly now is F240S.

8. I would like to try the .kdz method, but the UpTestEX_mod2_marwin utility always crashes with a file extraction error, no matter what .kdz I use, as I commented before in another post.

9. My resources: I have two .tot files for the AT&T E980, v10g and v10p. I also have a full TWRP backup of the stock ROM I've made after rooting the phone. I have a TWRP backup of a CyanogenMod 11 ROM that I tested successfully. Now I also have the .tot extraction tool for extracting the files from a E980 .tot to try the linux method.

Now my friends, with that overall situation, what would you do? I need expert advise as you can realize.

Thank you very much and sorry for this extensive post.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
If you could get twrp recovorery on there you could do a format system which might help
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
Yes, I'm trying to figure out how, perhaps through the linux method is possible, but I should have to be absolutely sure that the twrp file is the right one for my device before replacing the current recovery. Besides that, there is the root question, Do you think that my phone is still rooted after flashing KitKat F240S?.

Perhaps another possibility is adb sideload to reinstall twrp, I don't know. I have to investigate.

The risk is loosing the recovery that I have now (2nd picture posted), by the way, do you know what is it? Is not cwm right?

It would be really great to recover the system from my twrp backups.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
You can do anything with that recovery but reset the phone, Its STOCK recovery.
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
Can I convert my twrp backups to stock image to use that recovery?
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
YESSS!!! I just wanna say thank you very much my friend. After sweating so much, my ex-AT&T E980, which used to play jazz, now plays La Bamba with the Panama E980H10A stock ROM. I moved everything to a 32bit W7 PC and UpTestEX made its magic.

Now a simple question, can I root this again with E980-UniversalRoot? Thanks again!
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Yes you should be able too! Glad ya got it!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Here ya Go for the correct OPEN UK Firmware

BTU-G900FXXU1ANCE-20140408194209.zip - 1417.6 Mb
[LG Optimus G Pro] Addicted2xda:
Whenver I am trying this guide the update fails saying battery is critically low - update aborted and blah blah blah....

Anyone else having this issue (Windows 8.1 X64)?

It used to work well earlier though...

BTW I am on BeanStalk...
[LG Optimus G Pro] xianhe82:
Hi There,

I'm having some problem here. My LGMobile Support Tool Cannot connect to my E988, I have tried to change pc, notebook and also the usb cable. No chance to connect to my phone, even in the download mode i cannot connect to the LGMobile Support Tool, it stuck on "waiting for connection". Any idea to fix this?

FYI : I have been returning from custom rom to stock rom about a month ago, and there was no problem at all, until yesterday I tried the custom rom again, and today i tried to returning to the stock rom and no luck.

And this is the error report i get.

while connect to the LGmobile support tool, it stuck on the waiting for connection, and i think thats the problem.

Any suggestion how to fix it? Since i tried to change pc, notebook, usb cable, reinstalling and there are no change. Please help. Thanks.
[LG Optimus G Pro] cletusarrarr:
i had a query , if the telcel e980h firmware is flashed on the att variant, can i goback to the att stock if ever required to ? will custom roms detect it as a e980h and cause issues in their installation ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
You can easily flash back due to it still being an E980
[LG Optimus G Pro] Elsydeon:
I ran into this exact same error myself. If you have an antivirus program, you might want to make sure it's off for starters...mines interfered with the downloading of the firmware the first time. What also helped, if you're on Windows 8 by any chance, is to run the UpTestEX program in compatibility mode with Windows 7. Once I did all that, mines flashed ok.

And thanks to the OP for posting this up, the Telcel ROM is definitely way cleaner than the AT&T ROM. I'm actually getting some insane standby battery life with it. With it doing background syncing of various apps only, I've watched it drop only 1% per hour over the course of 4-5 hours. I typically end my day around 60% with various usage.
[LG Optimus G Pro] rectangle:
how do I back up my EFS?

thanks guys.
[LG Optimus G Pro] riz157:
Hi thanks for reply. I will re download kdz file again and turn off antivirus. I'm on w7 so no issue there.

Also my phone is F240l version and downloaded relevant kdz file will try again let you know I'd your tip worked. Thanks again.

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Which file do you select for work directory?
[LG Optimus G Pro] Elsydeon:
Not too sure what you're asking about? If it's which firmware, I used the Telcel one the OP recommended. The app only lets you select KDZ files, so just select the KDZ file after you download it.
[LG Optimus G Pro] riz157:
On the left hand side of the flash tool there is a file to select which is the work directory, I've selected flash tool folder is that correct? On the right hand side I select the relevant firmware kdz which is fine..
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Dont mess with anything on that side.... Its not in the instructions, ONLY follow what is in the guide and nothing else... The working directory is already correct and nothing else needs to be messed with.

Today, I`m going to be trying out the Korean F240L LG U+ Rom. On my AT&T E980
[LG Optimus G Pro] riz157:
Ok I've already messed with that . Reinstall flashtool?

Let us know how you get on with flashing different rom.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Flashtool can never be installed its not installable you just extract it and run it, so delete the folder and redownload it
[LG Optimus G Pro] riz157:
Ok thanks. I hope it works as its driving me mad.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
So running the LG U+ rom for a few and its very fast but a lot of signal problems so i guess the telcel rom is the best for the e980
[LG Optimus G Pro] rectangle:
is there a way to make those international roms to have 32gb?
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Which one are you running???

The Telcel and Korean ones have 32GB
[LG Optimus G Pro] rectangle:
Netherlands firmware.

everything is ok but I only have 16GB

:(

also, i've noticed some signal drops.

is there a way to flash the att e980 modem on top the Netherlands firmware or any other firmware?
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Yea its posted in the first post I think, But it does not seem to help sadly. Only the Telcel rom works 100% right now.
[LG Optimus G Pro] rectangle:
yeah, i saw it.

is there a way to flash boot.img and modem.img without root/recovery?

Thanks!
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
That im not sure how too I wish I knew
[LG Optimus G Pro] riz157:
This finally worked yessssss.

I tried on another pc followed instructions to the letter and it worked.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
For the 16GB to 32GB fix we would need something along the lines of this...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2160124

I have no idea how we could even REMOTELY POSSIBLY POTENTIALLY MAYBE get that to work!:eek:
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Well i used an sd card but id be more at the issue.of the signal issues in low signal areas
[LG Optimus G Pro] bladerunnermx:
CWM on TELCEL ROM

Finally I update the rom telcel and is awesome, works great! And I'm wondering why the pro g has not reached Mexico officially since Telcel is the carrier in this country. Anyway, I would like to know how can i flash CWM again on this rom or unlock the bootloader, because with the oficial At&t rom of lg e980 I had no problems to flash CWM and unlock the bootloader using Freegee app from play store, and now if I wish use freegee with the Telcel Rom it says has not support for this firmware. Any of you guys have been able to resolve this?
[LG Optimus G Pro] new-droid:
I'm trying to flash my E980 with the Panama E980H rom using the KDZ method. I think I followed all the steps but when I click Upgrade Start I get the message "Please update R&D test tool".

Did I miss a step somewhere?
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Are you running the web server and hosts file?
[LG Optimus G Pro] new-droid:
If you're talking about http in the shttp folder, yes i am, i tried both method 1 and 2
[LG Optimus G Pro] children34803:
Stock rom is suitable rom for me :))
[LG Optimus G Pro] kemenydani:
Reinstall the rom

Hello there!

I have an issue with my phone, so i want to re-install the panama rom. Originally my phone was atnt and i flashed it to panama 3 months ago. Today my back and menu buttons stopped working, but i didn't damged the phone so i dont know what's the problem. Tried to factory reset 2 times but nothing changed. I decided to flash the panama or the atnt rom on my phone. I just repeated the flashing method like i've done 3 months ago in the lg flashtool, but nothing happens. So my question is, how can i reinstall my panama rom or install an atnt rom on my phone?
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Follow the OP... The guide had to change a few months ago so the method your doing is prob the old method. But I will say its most likely a hardware issue I don't think reflashing will make it work again.
[LG Optimus G Pro] kemenydani:
Yes i followed the old method. I will tr the new one thanks :) Btw i dont think it's a hardware issue because the buttons are working but in the wrong way. When i touch them, the phone thinks i touched it the screen above the button. So for example when i touch the back button and i'm in the apps menu, i just launch the nearest app in the bottom left corner of the screen -.- So maybe a screen re-calibration will help me buuut the phone hasn't screen calibration option.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
You sure your not touching the bottom of the screen by accident when hitting the buttons? Cause hardware buttons would do that
[LG Optimus G Pro] kemenydani:
Yes i'm sure. I'm touching the middle of the buttons, tried it a lot of times.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
That's really odd. That really doesn't make much since other than a werid hardware issue. Well update after you have flashed :).
[LG Optimus G Pro] new-droid:
I'm having the exact same issue.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
The flashing or hardware buttons?
[LG Optimus G Pro] new-droid:
Both, my back and menu buttons are behaving the same way, was using the Panama Rom when it started, tried flashing the Panama Rom again but could get it to work, had to flash the at&t Rom using the tot method, that worked, but the buttons are still not working properly, want to flash back to Panama Rom now but cant
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Why can't you flash back?
[LG Optimus G Pro] new-droid:
I posted that before.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
So host file changed and running the http server? And a PC restart? I've flashed serval G Flex, E980, E988, G2 and never had any issue.
[LG Optimus G Pro] new-droid:
The host file was changed and I was running the http server but didn't do a pc restart
[LG Optimus G Pro] kemenydani:
So i'm not alone :S I gonna try to reflash the panama first and if it doesn't helps, gonna try the atnt...Please reply if you fixed the issue somehow :(
[LG Optimus G Pro] kemenydani:
I have the same issue here. Followed the steps, but it says please update the R&D test tool :(

My steps were:

1. Update hosts file

2. Start the http.exe

3. Enable usb debugging and MTP connection

4. connect the phone

5. Run the tool -> 3GQCT + DIAG

6. select kdz

7. normal web upgrade start and start upgrade.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Put the phone into download mode and connect to the computer.
[LG Optimus G Pro] kemenydani:
Same error message again "Please update R&D tool" and nothing happens :S This time it was in download mode

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omg i was an idiot sorry. it works now. forget to copy the files to the programdata folder
[LG Optimus G Pro] cabetoguerra:
Is available KitKat 4.4.2 update for LG E980 Optimus PRO G?

Hello friend, is available KitKat 4.4.2 update for LG E980 Optimus PRO G? Please check your sources. I appreciate your response.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Triehatmojo:
F240L - Phone not connected

Hello Friends,

any other way to make my phone connected through the process of Upgrade Start on VBScript? I have connected my phone and install the LG UnitedMobileDriver, but it say my phone wasn't connected?

I have problem with my Optimus G Pro, it always "Fastboot mode started".

Sorry my bad english :crying:
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
You need to put it into download mode
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
No its not out yet..
[LG Optimus G Pro] Triehatmojo:
oh sorry, my bad. Yes, it works ! :D

but another problem come, after flash the KDZ on my U+ F240L, then comes Korean word. I'm really sure I flash the right kdz.

I flash U+ 240L .kdz

I'm sorry for this silly question, I'm noob here.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
What dobyou mean by korean word?? That is a korean firmware.
[LG Optimus G Pro] pallcsa:
Please I need help !

I need to revert back to stock and I have tried the 2 methods in the OP and I even watched the video on youtbe about it but still no go.. I'm going mad... I did this several times in the past with no problems but this new method is giving me a headache. The following thing happens. After doing all the preparations in the OP and phone in download mode I click on Upgrade start under Normal web upgrade test button, and it fires up the LG Mobile Support Tool saying I have the latest firmware installed on my phone. I want to see the little popup window where I can choose location and language but noooo...... I have tried it several times. Please guide me to the right direction.
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
Have you deleted the content of "C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX" and replaced it for the files and folders unzipped from the "LGMOBILEAX.zip" file you downloaded?
[LG Optimus G Pro] pallcsa:
Yes I have.. I have done it over and over again, reading the directions thoroughly, checking if I missed something but to no avail. :crying:
[LG Optimus G Pro] Logic717:
Ok, I searched on this topic and was not able to find something so I figured I'd just ask it.

I'm currently on the Radeonmaya 4.4 kitkit rom which is the Korean rom with Madmacks kernel tweaks. My phone is a E980 and I have all the build prop edits on the Radeonmaya ROM so that my phone is as close to E980 kitkat as possible.

I would like to flash back to stock, but specifically the E980H (panama edition) using the kdz method. Should I flash one of the other AOSP kitkat roms so my phone shows up as a E980 or am I ok to just flash the KDZ following the instructions in the OP while I'm currently on Radeonmaya?

Not trying to get bricked :)

Thanks in advance.

Logic
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
It's hard to say what's going on. One hint: if you have everything well setup, your hosts file has "127.0.0.1 csmg.lgmobile.com" at the end, you have run http and windows enabler as administrator and windows enabler is in "On" status, you should see some activity on the http windows (see pic) when you run "UpTestEX_mod2_marwin" . That activity means that you are correctly cheating the R&D tool to avoid connecting to the LG servers and just run without online checkings.
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
This is not a warranty that you won't be bricked, but I flashed my AT&T E980 from KK F240S to Claro E980H without trouble with this kdz method ...
[LG Optimus G Pro] pallcsa:
Pictures tell a thousand words. Thank you for the screenshot. Now it is clear that I don`t have any activity on http after running "UpTestEX_mod2_marwin" but I don`t know why. I even disabled firewall in Win7. So what shall I do now ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
I don't think the problem has anything to do with the FW in this case. Ping csmg.lgmobile.com and check if replies 127.0.0.1
[LG Optimus G Pro] pallcsa:
Ping doesn't go through. :(
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
What does it show?

It is important that the requests made by R&D test tool to "csmg.lgmobile.com:9002" are served by the http app on your own pc, not by the lg servers through internet. That's part of the hack.
[LG Optimus G Pro] pallcsa:
I understand what you say but look at the screenshots. Everything is up and running but I cannot ping "csmg.lgmobile.com" because the packets don`t go through. Sorry for the screenshot of the ping, it is in Hungarian but it says that 100% of packets are lost.
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
From your ping outcome I would say that the DNS resolution for csmg.lgmobile.com is being made by internet DNS servers, not by your hosts file, that's why you get 165.244.64.206 instead of 127.0.0.1. The csmg... entry in the hosts file is intended to avoid external DNS resolution. On the other hand, your hosts file looks ok. I will suggest something stupid, but I've made this mistake several times when I was in a hurry, Did you edit hosts as admin? Ensure that you don't have a hosts and hosts.txt. Please check this using a command line window, not from windows.
[LG Optimus G Pro] pallcsa:
You hit the nail on the head. My hosts file is a .txt and I don`t have the original.:eek:

Edit: I found a fix for that and everything is fine now. I am so grateful for your help ! Thank you very much again ! :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
You're welcome, glad you got it!

Enviado desde mi LG-F240S mediante Tapatalk
[LG Optimus G Pro] pallcsa:
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[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
I have uploaded Hong Kong E988 KitKat :). Enjoy!
[LG Optimus G Pro] thugmafia:
I CANT SEEM TO GET THIS TO WORK BTW IM USING WINDOWS 8.1 AND EACH TIME I TRY TO RUN (run Automatic Offline Procedure.vbs ) I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE SAYING PERMISSION DENIAL AND WHEN I TRY TO THE UPGRADE IT TAKES ME TO THE ORIGINAL B2CAPP(LG TOOL)
[LG Optimus G Pro] limzm:
Hmm, I can't download anything from boxhost at all.

Is there any mirrors?
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Nope no mirrors... Just keep trying. The links are fine. Its just something trying to abuse my server.. Just keep trying you'll get it to download.
[LG Optimus G Pro] casanovg:
Hi there, Is this rom any better than the Korean KK F240S? Less bloat? Does it support Spanish?
[LG Optimus G Pro] limzm:
Thanks!

I've managed to download the files at night.. wasn't working in the day lol.

Flashed KitKat successfully and I must say this version feels very incomplete.

For example, why does pressing the back button invokes a "open window" animation instead of close.. that looks just strange.
[LG Optimus G Pro] pallcsa:
I am running 4.4.2 Hong Kong and it is full of bloat and has no Spanish language I have just checked it. Can I install the KK F240S on my E988 ? I need a Titanium backup of the Quick Remote app and Quickset sdk because it includes more brands so I can imply it in the Hong Kong version. Will I be able to go back to E988 again after flashing it ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] kemenydani:
Can't wait for the AT&T kitkat TOT file :)

http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...ro-to-receive-official-kitkat-starting-today/
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
Constantly waiting for it :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] aaivazi:
Root?

any word on root access being possible after OTA att update?