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[G2 General] jed_mopho:
When trying to go into download mode the screen does not show the big USB symbol in the middle. The LG Flashtool recognizes my device as a LS980 but it seems as though download mode does not work. Any suggestions?? Is it possible to do via ADB? If so can someone point me in the direction
[G2 General] hyelton:
What do you see.on the screen then? No you have to be in download mode.

adb is something completely different.
[G2 General] jed_mopho:
It still shows as though still in fastboot mode.....Sorry for sounding dumb I just have very little experience with this and should have left it alone. When pushing the volume up and plugging in the USB cable a thing that pops up and says download mode, but returns to fastboot crap
[G2 General] Croize:
:S I cant figure this out :/

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[G2 General] bodom_hc:
Followed instructions

Added T-Mobile USA D80110C_00.kdz

left is as CDMA and DIAG as in OP

Clicked start

then OK

Went up to about 28% then said it couldnt connect to server

The flash tool also had a bunch of question marks all over the screen

Now my phone boots into download mode only

any ideas on what i can do from here? Try it again? i need to return this one back to tmobile in a couple days,

some help would be nice :)

thnaks!
[G2 General] ebocioj:
having the same issue

for the second method it keeps telling me my device model is different for tmobile.
[G2 General] deathsquad737:
kdz

Well good news u can get into download mode at least! [MENTION=2607037]hyelton[/MENTION] thanks for the op and thanks to [MENTION=2181463]quangnhut123[/MENTION] who worked this flash tool and made it so easy u guys are android beasts!but you know what's weird after going from rooted kit Kat to rooted jelly bean (which I located the 12 b kdz file if Anyone needs it)back to stock kk it wouldn't let me go back to jelly bean it seems like I can go from rooted to stock not stock to stock notice that?anyway thanxs
[G2 General] bodom_hc:
I flashed the CSE mode

and it failed

got stuck in download mode

reflashed the same T-Mobile USA D80110C_00.kdz file, switched CDMA to the 3GQCT

and did a NORMAL flash

it went to about 25 % got another server error but the background page was still downloading so i didnt click on anything

it flashed it, rebooted my phone, lgflashtool got to 99% and got a force close on my computer

but my phone is back up and running on 4.2.2 :D

might want to try that
[G2 General] AArmin88:
...

Hi guys,

I need some help...I would be very thankful.

Neither this procedures described here nor the similar procedure from http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-restore-lg-g2-to-stock-firmware/ seems to work for me.

Device G2, international d802 running G3 ROM

I need to take my device for servicing asap and I cant be rooted
[G2 General] jimmyport:
Hey do you still do this? I have everything downloaded but need help. Would anyone want to jump into my laptop and do there power? Sorry to bug you guys. Just trying to downgrade from 4.4.2 so i can put a rom on my phone. My phone is the AT&T LG-G2 D800
[G2 General] nic85:
where can i find v20F 16GB?

this site doesn't work anymore

http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=36

can't downalod any file.
[G2 General] hyelton:
What site doesnt work anymore? The link you posted? That site is not allowed on Xda anyway
[G2 General] nic85:
oh sorry...

btw i need only d802 V20F kernel. can i find it somewhere?:o
[G2 General] hyelton:
Not sure, But I have Uploaded V20F in the OP :)
[G2 General] cpizzle98:
Thanks OP for all your guides and work. Trying to solve my problem of the LG logo security booting issue. 1st route with the kdz file did not work. Finally DLed the files for the TOT method.

Just tried to DL the MegaLock.dll file and the link leads to "File with that name does not exist." Is the link up to date? Thanks!
[G2 General] hyelton:
Yes not sure why everyone has issues with the megalock file lol. Its work just fine every time. It's also on the same server as the firmware files so there's no reason for it not to work
[G2 General] cpizzle98:
i figured it out, there's a bit of extra "text" at the end of the URL in the link. I messed with it and got to the right place! hope everything goes well after this :fingers-crossed: thanks!! :)
[G2 General] cpizzle98:
After running the LG Flash tool, there seems to be no update for the past 10mins. On the flash tool, Port 1 (COM41) is in READY!! mode and my LGE AndroidNet for VZW port set to COM41. Am I missing something? Firmware Update screen still says 0%. There's a box at the bottom of my phone's screen that says VUSER B100 ROOTED. Does that mean anything? :confused:
[G2 General] deathsquad737:
same

The same thing happened when I try to go back to the 12b kdz file from the 24a it worked once but that all it won't go again any thoughts[QRCODE][/QRCODE]all I can say is try and flash another version of software maybe that will work.

And the little box that's where your at now when it new software starts processing it will pop up under that mine said 24a

Then 12b popped up under that and it started processing.right now i flashed from stock 24a to stock 24a then ran the 12b file and it went try that
[G2 General] cpizzle98:
Glad to know I'm not the only one with this weird issue. I tried both images available for verizon, 11A and 10B, both didn't move the meter on my Firmware Update screen. I'm beginning to think this is a lost cause! :crying: I also did try the KDZ route and it always fails the first time with a server error. When I retry, it goes through the verifying phone connection phase, and fails when it gets to upgrading the software at the 2%. If anyone can help, that'd be great...really don't want to get a new phone right now! :(
[G2 General] deathsquad737:
issues

I know this sounds repetitive but do u got the newest drivers i went to the lg website the newest drivers i believe are2.14.1 uninstall all your verizon drivers reboot your computer and install only the drivers you need then try!i fixed my driver issue like that infact i deleted everything off my computer that had the word LG in it then rebooted then download the only files u need then run it
[G2 General] gal_b:
Help please!

Hello everybody,

I softbricked my phone after wiping it from TWRP. Then i went here and tried the second method because the first didn't worked.

And the LG FlashTool keeps on showing the "READY!" signal in Port 1. Already set the device to com41 but it won't restore to stock. What to do? Please help me ASAP. thanks. Installed drivers and everything but it still won't work.

Got LG LS980 (by sprint).
[G2 General] schlager P.:
Try if Adb sees the device, or else maybe on phone is there a setting to wipe the computer's key?

Sent from the den of inequity
[G2 General] masri1987:
Windows 7 64bit, using LG vzw driver, when in download mode device manager can't detect device. I've uninstalled rebooted reinstalled rebooted no luck..
[G2 General] krustation:
This new method is awesome. Phone did not bootloop, and it says UNROOTED in both system settings and Download Mode.

:D
[G2 General] masri1987:
so the driver conflict, in device manager, just says "Android"...

i tried to update it using the link in the OP directing me to us a x64 inf file in my program files, but nothing happens, says no driver found..

plz i gotta return this CLNR soon!
[G2 General] RohanM:
which new method ?
[G2 General] deathsquad737:
back to stock

[MENTION=2607037]hyelton[/MENTION] your right the kdz and the tot method both work

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What drivers the drivers from the op are outdated. Go to lg website download the new one believe they r 2.14.1
[G2 General] masri1987:
ill try it and report back
[G2 General] masri1987:
ok i tried the latest drivers after uninstalling - rebooting - installing - rebooting and all i get is android device with exclamation mark in device manager...
[G2 General] deathsquad737:
You didnt install from device manger right?run the tool see if it runs
[G2 General] masri1987:
ran the tool, it goes to the BIN CRC Check, that disappears and nothing. It gives me option to stop the process, but nothing is showing any progress. After BIN CRC Check goes away it does say Port 1 Com41 Ready!!
[G2 General] deathsquad737:
Yeah your there just unplug your phone from the charger port plug it back in and wait for the magic to happen. It finishes bout 83%

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congrats dude it states in the op when it says ready unplug your phone and then reconnect it will trigger the tool

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And it does trigger it :)
[G2 General] masri1987:
nothing so far... and i've unplugged and re plugged after following the op

"

13) Now click the Yellow arrow button on the top left of the main window.

The firmware installation will be triggered.

Ignore if you see any temporary error and just wait patiently till it is finished.

Do not close the Flash Tool window.

14) Press and hold power button until phone turns off, leaving usb cable connected to device AND computer ,immediately hold volume up button until phone boots it into Download Mode."
[G2 General] deathsquad737:
close the tool run it again dont worry bout going back to change the port it still 41and you put your file in the lg flash tool file first right?
[G2 General] masri1987:
i put the megalock dll and the vzw dll file , when i launch the tool it says "wrong dll file" i've replaced the megalock.dll file twice now
[G2 General] deathsquad737:
The mega lock is just a log on key for the flash tool the other one is for the flashing you know that op is ran on a windows 8?
[G2 General] masri1987:
i have no idea, i'm on win7 64bit

So exactly what do i need to do for the TOT method , i'm following instructions but it's not moving passed ready

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This is what I get when I go to download mode
[G2 General] JJT211:
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You flash XDADEB's 24A bootstack right? If so, when you flashed it, you replaced your download mode with fastboot. Afterwards you were supposed to flash his .laf file to restore the download mode.

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2715408

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I had the same problem and I just figured it out. TOT method still isnt working for me though. Im thinking I need to flash back my bootstack to 12b. Ill give it a try and report back.

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No need to flash back to 12b. Just make sure in device manager it's set to port 41. OP should've included how to check this. Phone is on its way back to stock as we speak.

see thread for more detailed instructions

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
[G2 General] JJT211:
Oh and....uhhhhh.....dont forget to close the LG Flash tool after you're finished b/c after you've spent an hour updating, and you go to root KK it will reflash 11a!! :eek:
[G2 General] masri1987:
running the recovery through tot method now.. will report back

btw i'm sending it back to vz~

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looks like everything worked...
[G2 General] JJT211:
Sweet!
[G2 General] Tegra 4:
Guys i have the same problem with some people here...but i need my phone back again because i must do some very importand calls... after Auto Rec my phone stuck on LG icon and never go on with data erase format etc...

i try this method but and programm stuck on 2% and give me this message what can i do? i have TWRP installed...
[G2 General] cpizzle98:
2105

Try the TOT method. I was able to get it to work! WOO! back to lovely 4.2.2 :D :victory: thanks so much OP!! I think the part I wasn't paying attention to was step #14. It says a lot but all you really have to do is -

- once you get the READY!! signal from the tool, as mentioned by another poster, unplug your phone, power off your phone, hold the volume up button, plug the phone back in (note as mentioned in the step, do not close the tool). Once you plug it back in, it should trigger the port to start something and you'll see the magic happen! You'll see "Waiting for connection..." in the white box. And then percentages moving, and then your phone starts showing up some some values in the lower box and status bar starts moving there as well. Good luck!!
[G2 General] Tegra 4:
i love you... what version i must download from D802tot/ location?... i am from Greece/Europe...

and on step 3. Extract the TOT file from the ZIP what he means?
[G2 General] hyelton:
Files are in the OP... TOT files are not as available as KDZ files, thats why the kdz method is still around.
[G2 General] deathsquad737:
Way to go dude im glad it worked for you
[G2 General] mamaloo-xda:
Hi

I'm currently running a custom rom (CloudyG3) with twrp and a dorimax kernel...Can use this method without any problems to return to stock 220a.kdz ?​
[G2 General] aaronc_98:
So did you get it re-flashed? I am in exactly the same spot as you were- I cannot seem to get into download mode. My devices only shows the LG logo that the flashing notification light. after I hit the yellow arrow- it says "waiting" for a bit and the says "ready" but nothing has happened or deos happen. Everything else seems to be set. Please help

thanks,

AC
[G2 General] noll5326:
Yes.

There was no indication that the volume keys were doing anything like putting it in download mode. I just gave up and continued with the software instructions. The flash tool opened the LG software but it couldn't find the phone. Keeping the USB plugged in I held power until it restarted and then the LG software started working and rebooted the phone into what I assume was the download mode. It then proceeded to flash. Everything is now good.
[G2 General] aaronc_98:
Finally got it

For me it was the Volume up key only when inserting the USB cable from a powered off state. Flashing as we speak...

AC
[G2 General] Wesley32:
yep, pretty sure it is volume up. Worked for me. Also, Thanks so much for this. restored my phone after changing the build.prop mod a getting the same issue as others where the LED just flashed blue and green. Thanks so much! Works perfectly.

Also, i just replaced the .dll that one guy posted a couple pages back into the folder for the LG tools and that worked perfectly with no key and without changing my computers time and date.
[G2 General] jacob32123:
Does anyone have the link to the Verizon firmware for the VS890 from lgmobile(dot)com (I can't post or quote links.)? I saw the link in the OP, but I would prefer it is from LG.

Thanks,

Jacob
[G2 General] spramos:
hi

hi , i just tried to flash the f240l kdz, it worked once but still didnt solve my problem (efs folder missing) no signal.

Then i tried to flash the kdz again but this time when i press "read from phone " the program crashes.

any help ?

thx
[G2 General] hyelton:
Once your efs is gone it's gone it's NOT coming back unless you backed it up
[G2 General] hyelton:
I understand. But the links that I posted where personally checked each one and are uploaded on my OWN server so there is no problem or issue with the download. The reason I do this is LG is known to remove the links every once in awhile
[G2 General] spramos:
So theres no way i can recover my phone? LG flash tool ?

Flash TOT file or KDZ file?

I still got the correct IMEI and cell phone number showing under settings i jus cant see any EFS folder under root, tried to create one with root explorer but after boot its gone again. No nv files.

Maybe someone can send me they re EFS folder.

What if i got someone else ESF backup, and maybe edit? idk, im desperate cos i jus bought this phone, cant throw it away.

Thx
[G2 General] hyelton:
Only YOUR PHONES EFS will work no one else's. If you see your imei then you might want to try another sim card
[G2 General] spramos:
ok, i will try , thx
[G2 General] 8notime:
Was this procedure actually tested and confirmed to work on a Verizon version of the G2?

First, getting it into download mode definitely involves pressing and holding the top button, not the volume up and down buttons as instructed in step 4.

Next, in step 8, the update tool appears to go through the process of updating, but the percentage finished indicator on the phone, while it's in download mode, does not increase beyond 0%. So, even though the tool looks like it's doing something, it isn't.

The again, at step 9, the volume down + power button combo simply boots the phone back up.

I'm still staring at a rooted phone that hasn't been returned to stock.
[G2 General] hyelton:
I will correct step 8 that was from the G Pro.

But if you read the thread SEVERAL people have returned to stock so your doing something wrong somewhere.
[G2 General] spramos:
<SNIP>

I followed this guide but when i press "read phone information" in the program, it freezes freezes.
[G2 General] 8notime:
Post #'s 18, 35, and 42 are all on at&t. I do not see any actual Verizon confirmations.
[G2 General] hyelton:
Post # 38....

Also there are a few posts in several other threads as well..
[G2 General] hyelton:
LOL, DONT click read phone info, The guide says to click "upgrade start" ON the phone info page.
[G2 General] Kyrows87:
E988

Hello there! Bought an E988 and flashed a E986 kdz. file to make my phone have Greek language. Why did that ? Cause of this:

Everything fine till... My wifi connection! it connects greatly as usual but doesnt give me internet access. Although the 2 tiny arrows (up-down) are showing up like trying to send or receive internet cells. Any Help?
[G2 General] 8notime:
His post seems to infer that he was having trouble getting into download mode, which I am able to do. He also infers that your instructions for performing a reset in step 9 didn't work either, so he did a hard reset from the settings screen once it powered up.

Okay, first off the drivers you posted do not work with the Verizon version. Verizon users need to install LG VZW_United_WHQL_v2.11.1, otherwise driver installation will fail, and the test tool will display a message saying that the phone is disconnected.

That said, I'm able to get into download mode, and the rest of the process within the tool indicates that all went well, but it remains in download mode with 0% progress.

Images here: Cory Streater Google Plus Album - Verizon G2 Return to Stock

Pastebin: http://pastebin.com/jtGVYYhk
[G2 General] spramos:
Oh sorry im a noob. i try again . THX
[G2 General] jun991013:
this method must not talk to my phone ;( the whole process finishes in less than 30secs.nothing reacts on the phone too. help please! after using the tot method i am unable to answer any calls! they do not come through
[G2 General] evandrovendas:
when I click "web upgrade test" the program says I'm without internet connection. why?
[G2 General] hyelton:
Cause you must be connected to the internet....
[G2 General] evandrovendas:
I'm not conectdo internet. I use windows xp will work? someone has some explanatory video?
[G2 General] hyelton:
You must be connected to the internet for this to work.....
[G2 General] evandrovendas:
also says I'm not connected to internet. someone has a video explaining?
[G2 General] hyelton:
When connected to the internet close the program off and open it back up. There is NO reason to disconnect from the internet to do this.. There is no video guide it's common sense as it says it clearly in the guide what to do
[G2 General] hyelton:
Make sure your firewall is not blocking it
[G2 General] evandrovendas:
no problem with the firewall. will I have to install windows enabler?
[G2 General] hyelton:
What's that? That doesn't have anything to do with this not working. Only 2 things that would cause this, no internet or something blocking it
[G2 General] evandrovendas:
problem solved. the program does not run on windows xp. got in windows 7.
[G2 General] jun991013:
Whup I fixed the issue by flashing clean rom and restoring from there, but I noticed a problem that this method does not remove the rooted sign in download mode, is this same for everyone?
[G2 General] kashix:
currently no way to remove the rooted sign in download mode.
[G2 General] 1stichiban:
Awesome guide.

i am on D802 international variant Asian

thanks! i was able to flash the .kdz file :good: did a hard reset.

However, before i flashed back to stock, i had "no service" and "usb mtp" does not work. After flashing, still does not work :(

Tried to flash again, now in download mode my G2 is "UNROOTED" :good: I was able to flash 100% (same as before) but still have no service and usb.

Will try again later and will monitor the logs of flashtool, maybe there's an error somewhere but the flashing process still continued.

Otherwise, i'll try using the official LG mobile support tool since my G2 is now unrooted :)

Thanks again.

edit: Retried, still no luck, got no service and usb. Official LG also no dice, could not upgrade.

Off to service center...
[G2 General] g.lewarne:
Actually using the .tot flash method has cleared my rooted flag 3 times for me now on a D802 international (10b)
[G2 General] caldo:
Thank you!

It worked fine!
[G2 General] blackwell387:
Any chances of someone getting Ls980 sprint info for this i searched hi and i searched low but no luck.. s.o.s ..
[G2 General] leomd333:
Hey man thanks for the thread! ~Do you know is it ok to flash the open uk ROM on a Three UK device? i want to root it but none of the methods work for threes firmware

Edit: Nvm it worked :)
[G2 General] shingers5:
please elaborate on how did was done...................(.tot) method?
[G2 General] Delacombo:
Megalock DLL URL

I saw a broken Megalock DLL file download in the OP for AT&T, Step 4, and it looks like it's needed per the instructions below it?? :eek:

Trying to go back to stock, as my stock alarm only works when it wants :(

Thanks! :o
[G2 General] AMOCO:
Look for it on the web, That's what I did. Download link didn't work for me either. Sorry, Can't post a link. It's against TOS here.
[G2 General] hyelton:
Really?? The link has always been working fine... lol

This is the exact link in the OP http://oceanhost.eu/f87028855je3/MegaLock.dll.htm and it works fine lol
[G2 General] deathsquad737:
If you flash his bootstrap it kills download mode?does it do the same if you flash the modem radios also?

5 3Sent from my VS980 4G using XDA Free mobile app
[G2 General] JJT211:
Yes, if you flahsed new radio's it kills the dowbload mode. Flash Xdabbed's .laf file to get download back then proceed with TOT method. I was having the same prob.

See my post a page or 2 back
[G2 General] sachilleas:
Ι get failed flash error from lg flash tool 2014 but the rock installs perdectly everytime ! Is this normal ?

Also, has LG changed the way to enter download mode in latest stock rom updates ?
[G2 General] hyelton:
LG Flashtool is DONE flashing your phone after 85% or so rest is "restarting" So it should be fine.
[G2 General] sachilleas:
Thank you ! Can you access (with volume up + plug in) download mode in latest version v20f ??

I can't access download mode, but I know that it must be there because I was completely stock (no root of course) when I updated from v20b OTA. Maybe the key combination has changed ?
[G2 General] RohanM:
Is it necessary to set the date back to 2012 ?

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you will get installing CDC drivers when you first time connect the device in win 7.. Don't know what they are for though... :p

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@hyelton How to verify that the .tot is for 32 GB or 16 GB model ?

I am using LS980 32 GB
[G2 General] hyelton:
Its ONLY 32 GB all USA Models are only 32 GB.