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[Verizon LG G2] cckeeler:
It seems that something about the 12B update broke this process. I am unsure whether or not there is even a way to restore a verizon phone to stock after taking the 12B OTA. Have you tried flashing a different ROM/modem and then attempting to do this process?
[Verizon LG G2] ahjee:
I actually found how to restore to stock but using the KDZ method not the TOT.

What I did was use the 12B KDZ file using the method that uses the KDZs, it runs the process claiming to be successful but for some reason doesn't truly install onto the phone but after trying that two times I decided to give the 11A file a go again Veda because when I previously tried it, it would get to 49% and fail but after using the 12b kdz the 11a kdz went through successfully and now I managed to return to stock, re root and am now back home on Commotio
[Verizon LG G2] jurington:
I got a noob question that im trying to find answers. So my question is will reverting back to stock using this method remove clockword recovery or twrp and put the stock recovery back in. Im only asking cause i think im having conflicting issues between the two and cant seem to boot into recovery mode. Thanks in advance
[Verizon LG G2] willyjay:
Yes, it restores everything to stock and deletes everything on your phone (so back up pictures, music, etc. to your pc or whatever then move those files back after)

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This method still works after taking the ota to 12B for most phones (works for me, and not sure why it wouldn't work for others).
[Verizon LG G2] jurington:
Thank you very much!!! :)

Also whats the best way to install twrp onto the g2
[Verizon LG G2] atticustcx:
This worked for me. I had 12B OTA when I did this. Phone now says unrooted. Thank you for your help :o
[Verizon LG G2] willyjay:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2587296

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2449670
[Verizon LG G2] SuperMarioVT:
OP guided worked for me without any issues thank you!

I had a rooted Verizon G2 and I was having difficulty getting this latest OTA to update since I had rooted my phone.

Followed OP directions and phone is working now without a problem. Phone status says "unrooted"

Thanks again OP
[Verizon LG G2] sp44:
Where did you get the 12B KDZ file?
[Verizon LG G2] Wired4Fun:
This worked brilliantly for me. It reverted to 100% stock, including removing root access. I was completely locked out of my phone until I found this VERY useful tutorial. Incredibly well written, too!!
[Verizon LG G2] Wired4Fun:
Download FreeGee from the Market. Unbelievable simple install for TWRP or CWM. Must be rooted first.
[Verizon LG G2] MColbath:
Flashing

When it begins to start flashing it is a normal for a part to say skipping misc partition.

My phone is unrooted afterwards but, I am curious to whether or not it will effect the phone in any way.
[Verizon LG G2] Gaffney982:
Nice!

This worked absolutely perfectly. All the links for files were good and downloaded fast and if you follow this step-by-step you will have zero issues.
[Verizon LG G2] sp44:
Did you change anything else? I did the same steps and got the same 49% fail. Select model.dll?
[Verizon LG G2] ahjee:
Um... I will look at the program again and maybe that will bring me back, I don't think I did anything else
[Verizon LG G2] sp44:
You followed this guide correct? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
[Verizon LG G2] ahjee:
yes correct, in the beginning i tried using 11A and it constantly failed at 49% then i searched the thread and found that 12B file, i tried that two maybe three times and each time it said on the program that it was successful but watching my phone i noticed nothing was happening. After that i may have booted and rebooted the phone a few times maybe not but i decided since 11A was actually doing something on the phone i wound up trying and for some reason it worked first retry. I will take a look now and try to remember if i had done anything else
[Verizon LG G2] sp44:
So sick of this error and 49%!

18:24:50 : Step : TYPE_WPARAM_UPGRADE_ERROR

18:24:50 : CleanModelDll() : Free Model.dll

18:24:50 : _DetachDLL Call

18:24:55 : _DetachDLL Call End

18:24:55 : Page_Error ºÎºÐÀÔ´Ï´Ù

18:24:55 : ¿©±â´Â Retry ºÎºÐÀÔ´Ï´Ù
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
This worked great for me. Thank you
[Verizon LG G2] trunks527:
Try wiping system and then flashing. I heard from users if you don't have a rom loaded it works or if you flash a stock LG based rom it'll work
[Verizon LG G2] Vysin:
the wacomalt mirror for the TOT file seems down? anyone got a mirror?
[Verizon LG G2] Vysin:
Can't seem to edit my comment in Tapatalk, so sorry for double post.

I found this TOT file for 10B.

Would it be fine using this instead of the 11A version and then taking the OTA's to get up to date

http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/Verizon/TOT+Method/

Sent from my VZW LG G2
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
11A is what came with the G2.
[Verizon LG G2] Vysin:
alright, that was pretty fast and painless.

I ended up using this 11A TOT file mirror, since it matches up with the md5 in the OP(just to be safe) http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G2/VS980/Stock_Firmware/VS98011A_01.zip
[Verizon LG G2] sp33dsk8:
^ That line saved my phones life:good: Thank you so much for this clear guide
[Verizon LG G2] MrFrankfromCM:
This procedure worked perfectly! Was rooted with ioroot6 since Nov 13' and applied the HotSpot fix after rooting. Then started getting the 12B update notice but could not get phone to accept. Now to take the 12B update and root again! Thanks WACOMalt for this procedure!
[Verizon LG G2] Kaix77:
Thanks!

First time I've had to do something like this and it worked flawlessly!:laugh: Thanks for the guide:good::good:
[Verizon LG G2] AirDiamond:
Same thing here. I was on the stock ROM and did this. No problems and no errors. Right afterward, it showed "Unrooted." But shortly there after (perhaps after taking the OTA--I can't recall) it showed rooted again. Could this have anything to do with Google auto-restoring things?
[Verizon LG G2] popkurn611:
So I have all the drivers installed, verizon LG G2 plugged in and in download mode. When I run the flash tool and the stock kdz image starts to flash it just shows the flashing on the computer, not my phone. My phone remains in download mode on 0%. The install finishes on the computer and says it was successful but nothing on my phone. Can someone please help me. thank you
[Verizon LG G2] lvsanche:
cdc serial drivers not installing

I've tried many different drivers, from this post and the .kdz post with no luck. When the phone is in download mode, the drivers begin to install, the LGE AndroidNET for VZW ADB Interface, LGE AndroidNet for VZW USB Serial Port (COM41), LGE AndroidNet for VZW USB Modem, but the CDC Serial has always failed. The phone is on VS98012B, I've tried to go on through the rest of the guide but I always get stuck after the disconnecting and connecting back part right before flashing. After that step the FlashTool is waiting for a connection. I was wondering if anyone knew what was going on, I even tried to set up ADB, which when prompted for devices will show the serial number but it is marked as Offline. Thanks in advance for any and all help.
[Verizon LG G2] popkurn611:
I had this issue too where the cdc serial failed. I uninstalled the driver I had and installed the exe driver software the OP listed on the first page of this thread and it worked, but as you can see in my post above yours I can't get the kdz file to flash to my phone. It shows it is installing on the computer but phone remains at 0% in download mode.
[Verizon LG G2] RiffyDivine:
Will this reset the rootchecker on the phone if I need to send it in to be fixed?
[Verizon LG G2] s_wall98:
I'm wondering about this too.

I've actually reverted back..twice, long story..and checked both times and saw "unrooted" even after resetting the phone several times. I never did check it after getting the 12b ota tthough and of course rooted again. I'm having some battery issues and am about to take this phone back but if it says rooted after taking the ota i guess I'm dead in the water.

Anyone out there still stock with 12b ota after reverting? If so can you check and see what rooting status says?

Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] lvsanche:
Are you sure .KDZ is supposed to be flashed this way ? I've been using the .TOT file but when I disconnect and turn off my phone and connect it back the Port 1 square says READY! but under it has Waiting for Connection.

I've tried both ways with no success
[Verizon LG G2] s_wall98:
Nevermind, answered my own question.

Went from 12b to root to digital dream rom then unrooted with lg flash tool, reverting to 11a then took 12b ota update and status is "unrooted" after about a dozen resets. :good:
[Verizon LG G2] Ratiocination:
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[Verizon LG G2] manyourwheelhouse:
THANK YOU.

THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

My god, thank you! You have no idea how many threads I've been through, how many hours I've spent in the last two days reading up on how to solve this. All the various tweaks people have said, to move and replace Windows files in order to get this to work, to no avail on my VS980 that I screwed up with a bad TWRP update and then hard factory reset. This was the first guide that was straight forward and I got my phone back ! ! !

So much relief! Just rerooted from the stock ROM and am back in business. Was ready to send this phone off to someone to have them deal with it for me before I went crazy.
[Verizon LG G2] MColbath:
Did you ever figure that out? I am having the same problem.
[Verizon LG G2] marjeezy:
Sprint Variant TOT file: LS980ZV7_01.tot not compatible

I can't seem to find the right TOT file to unbrick my Sprint LS980. I can't get into fastboot, and my hard reset doesn't work either. All I can do is go into download mode and use LG flash tool, but I need to have the right files.

PLEASE HELP ME....I'm desperate now.
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
Sprint files aren't in this thread, only VZW. May want to ask in the sprint forum.

Sent from my gxidjeb on planet vakcovuhf
[Verizon LG G2] Stranger_84:
im on vzw lg g2 32gb device turned on and was on the 12b version and want to be on the 11a version does it matter if its 32 or 16 gb I read somewhere it does ... thanks for any help I can get I just got this device this morning so im a bit new to lg devices but it all seems similar just need a heads up thanks
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
I thought vzw G2 was only 32GB. Double check your variant and make sure it reads as vs980.

Sent from my gxidjeb on planet vakcovuhf
[Verizon LG G2] Stranger_84:
Its the vs980 yes ... I was a bit concerned with it from reading all the other threads so wasn't sure ... Appreciate the help
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
OK cool. You should be 32GB then. Just flash 11A firmware and you're good.

Sent from my gxidjeb on planet vakcovuhf
[Verizon LG G2] ricecake2000:
Hmm, I am going to have to try using the TOT file then, I went back to stock with the lg flash tool and it says Rooted in my about phone section. Maybe it has something to do with using either the KDZ file or the TOT file.

I only want to get it back to complete unnoticeable form so that I can sell it. I am looking into ditching Verizon in April since my contract is up and I dont want to sell anyone a phone that cant be fixed with the warranty. I know most people that buy my phone will root it but just in case.

So I'll give this method a shot tomorrow and I'll report back.
[Verizon LG G2] s_wall98:
Hopefully everything works out for you. I've done it 3 times and it always said "unrooted" when i finished. The last time was the first time i checked root after taking the 12b ota and things were still good even after a dozen resets.

Good luck
[Verizon LG G2] ricecake2000:
-Nevermind,-

GREAT TOOL
[Verizon LG G2] hkpatel08:
I have tried this method a couple times. each time I get an error about wrong device. I'm on 11A and using the 11A tot file. any help would be appreciated. thanks
[Verizon LG G2] :
Having the same issue on a 12B device. Used all the files from the OP.

Does anybody have a copy of the 12B kdz? I'd like to give the other method a try.

Thanks for your help!

EDIT: 11A kdz version worked perfectly on my 12B phone. Thanks to devs of both methods for all your support!
[Verizon LG G2] kbuck13:
Make sure you have the proper flash Dll file, I was getting the same thing it said I an 800 instead of 980. Also went back 10 then let it upgrade on its own.
[Verizon LG G2] LouRolfes:
Awesome!

Thanks a bunch! I got so jacked up flashing random roms, mods, etc...I was dying to go back to stock (so I could do it all over again ;) ) and this worked like a charm. Much appreciated!!
[Verizon LG G2] neckbonest:
awesome

worked great on first try. to bad it didnt fix my issue with touch screen:crying:
[Verizon LG G2] wryun:
Thanks for the mirror link. The link from OP shows "2 hours left" and your link shows "9 minutes left". :good:
[Verizon LG G2] CorneliusRox:
This worked awesome! Thank you so much! The root is gone, and my phone was actually soft bricked prior to this.

The only think I had to do different was to download the drivers directly from LG for my Verizon LG G2. Once I did that, everything worked exactly like you said.

Thanks again!
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
Does anyone have an active link they can post? The KDZ link and the TOT link are both dead. They just sit there.
[Verizon LG G2] curly9:
i get to the part to unplug and replug but it wont start the procese.

i just realized it goes to fast boot instead of download mode
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
Which build number do you need?

sent from my hsvxo out in cbciioebd
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
Doesn't really matter honestly. Anything would get me to where I can return to stock.
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
The 12b version would be nice. That's the latest right?
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
Here's the 12B kdz. If you want 11A, let em know cuz I need to upload it.

http://goo.gl/2jYW9o

sent from my hsvxo out in cbciioebd
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
Thanks man:thumbup:

I'll have to download it tomorrow.
[Verizon LG G2] Real_JESRadio:
All I can say is THANK YOU!!!! Used the same method to unbrick my LS980. Just replaced the .TOT and .DLL for my phone. Awesome work!!
[Verizon LG G2] DroidmanDan:
Hi all,

I can't seem to get this to work. I'm running windows 8. I downloaded the drivers, tot file, and the lg flash tool. When I click on the yellow error I keep getting a "Failed PreviousLoad" error. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers, changed to com41, etc. Can anyone give me some advice to get this to work? I've searched and read through the thread but haven't found a solution. Thanks in advance!
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
This just saved my bacon after a bad flash attempt with vanir. Thank you!
[Verizon LG G2] chewy74:
Did you get stuck in fastboot mode with black screen? Same thing happened to me and restored back to stock and rooted again.
[Verizon LG G2] esuuuu09:
Thank you so much OP. Saved my life!
[Verizon LG G2] eckza:
Verizon LG G2, I'm on 12B. I successfully used this process with the 11A TOT on my old LG G2 (not sure if it was 11A or 12B at the time), but I'm not able to get it to work on this phone. KDZ method isn't working either.

When the tool connects to my phone, I get an error that says "Download FAIL!!" and says something about the device being wrong.

Any ideas?
[Verizon LG G2] Haxcid:
I did it just to test it. Went super smooth. Whole process took around 5 minutes. Installing the 12B update right now.

Good to have this tool. Wish we could get the 12B TOT.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
Usb debugging on? Ethernet selected? Maybe uninstall and reinstall drivers?
[Verizon LG G2] gladden237:
So does this work if we are on 12b?

Does it work on 12b? do I need to do anything not listed in the instructions?
[Verizon LG G2] amsage3:
Just went through the same issue, hope this helps...

First time I went through this process, it went extremely smooth. Now, I sat down to go through it again today and was getting that Failed PreviousLoad error...ripped my hair out for about 30 minutes trying to figure out what was going on, when I realized...the FlashTool was using the original directory for my TOT file...and I had moved it after completing the process the first time. Put the correct directory in, and was on my way!

Hopefully this oversight helps!
[Verizon LG G2] DroidmanDan:
I finally got it to work after spending more time than I'd like to admit trying to get this and the kdz method to work. The kdz issue was driver related. The problem with this one, wait for it, the program I used to unzip the tot file never actually unzipped it! I finally realized it when I had my cursor on it and it said the file was 0 bytes. Once I used a different program and got it unzipped properly it worked flawlessly. It took me days to realize it. I wanted to punch myself in the face! Thank you for your help though!
[Verizon LG G2] Irish Cream:
This works perfectly. Big thanks to the OP
[Verizon LG G2] swimmerhair:
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have literally tried every other method out there. Not one of them has mentioned the COM41 thing, and I'm pretty sure that's why the other weren't working. Thanks again!!
[Verizon LG G2] Corvid:
Hello. I've tried following these directions, exactly and everything went smooth until the step where I clicked the Yellow Arrow in LG Flash Tool. It seems to scan a bunch of things, then at the end it I get a popup that says "Failed PreviousLoad()". I click OK and unplug the device, put it back into download mode and nothing happens. All my attempts at searching for this error haven't come up with anything. Does anyone have any ideas what I might be doing wrong?

I'm on LG G2 Verizon & Windows 8.1.

The other method doesn't work either. Please help?
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
If I remember correctly, I think you have to use different drivers for windows 8. You'd have to search thru this thread as I remember seeing someone having the same problem and finding a fix.
[Verizon LG G2] bleedingthru:
This worked awesome flawless restore!!!
[Verizon LG G2] jtorrence3:
This worked really well for me. Thanks so much!
[Verizon LG G2] C.Hatfield:
This works !!!

OP

.... THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ..... SAVED ME SOME POTENTIAL SLEEPLESSNESS & ALLEVIATED MY ANXIETY ENTIRELY !!! You ROCK for all the time, effort and energy you put into compiling this thread bro ! So effing cool.

I didn't even think I really effed up my phone .... I was switching between Philz CWM and TWRP then back and went to boot up my 4.4.2 ROM ... I got stuck @ LG boot screen and no longer had a custom recovery ! This WORKED like everyone else says it does (win7 x64 & VS980) - followed directions to the LETTER.
[Verizon LG G2] richielasalsa:
Help

I have tried download mode it gets to 85% restarts the devices and it goes into setup but no data no sim and keeps restarting

i tried 10B 11A 12B kdz and tot nothing seems to recover me back to stock

if someone anyone can help i have to be on a business trip monday so i would love they help thank you
[Verizon LG G2] Pdoubleo315:
I'm trying to flash stock ls980 back on my phone and the lgflash tool keeps reading my phone as an d802, how can I "put the correct directory in"? So I can be on my way
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
Try flashing a stock ROM for your model then use the flash tool.

Sent from my VS980 4G

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When it first reboots after 85%, do you start setting it up? If so, don't. Just let it be and it should continue to 100% and say success.

If that's not the case and it reboots itself over and over, try taking it off the commuter after the first reboot and pushing setup.

I've done both on different occasions and still been OK. In fact the last time my computer crashed after the first reboot and the flash tool said fail but my phone was stock and fine.

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Verizon LG G2] SimsDelt:
If im on 12b can I do this and be OK?
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
Absolutely. I ota'ed to 12b, hated it, used this method to go back to 10b, then took the update to 11a and rooted again.

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Verizon LG G2] SimsDelt:
I should have posted back earlier. I used this today and it went great. Went back to 11a and flashed 12b radios. Hated all the Loki screw ups from 12b bootloader.
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
No Data Loss?

Someone on some thread said one could return to stock without loss of data through some tool, but I can't remember what it was. Anyone heard of this? It would be awesome!
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
Lg pc suite which for stone reason only works with the tmobile version
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
Thanks. Today I was not able to see the Verizon model on LG's website. It's just gone.

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Verizon LG G2] djraimondi:
I love you

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Mine restarted at exactly 100%. Just saying though. GREAT GUIDE!!!!! Not one hitch.

Now to send my phone in for warranty repairs
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
I was just on LG's website and found the VZW phone with their manual. I have also used the LG suite tool to unroot and go back to stock.
[Verizon LG G2] CaliCL9:
Is there anyways to do this on a mac?
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
How? Lg pc suite doesn't recognize the vs980 for me. What do you choose
[Verizon LG G2] CaliCL9:
Im getting this message in windows when i hit advanced on the port settings tab

Communications Port Properties-

You must have write priviliges in the registry for this device in order to modify the device's advanced settings

Im on windows 8.1

help!
[Verizon LG G2] Mantal123:
When I open LG Flash tool I get a error saying "LG USB/Parallel Lock Key not detected!!" and then after that is asks me to enter a registeration code. I did every step and downloaded everything as instructed. What is wrong?
[Verizon LG G2] chewy74:
You missed a step
[Verizon LG G2] situman:
Hi after using the tot method to return phone to stock my phone no longer connects to the lgmobile support tool and it reads my firmware as 11a when i have 12b installed. Anybody know why and can offer a solution? Thanks.
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Do you have the verizon version by any chance? Seems others are reporting the same thing and that LG removed the verizon version from their website.
[Verizon LG G2] situman:
Yea its Verizon. It just keeps saying waiting for connection. Never connects.
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Did you turn on debugging mode? Also did you switch to Internet connection?
[Verizon LG G2] situman:
How do you do that while in download mode?
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Sorry I didn't kow you were in download mode. Did you try to disconnect the phone, turn off, then go back into download mode and reconnect the phone to the computer? Is your USB port COM#41?
[Verizon LG G2] situman:
The LG Mobile Support Tool doesn't require me to set usb com port. The other program does.
[Verizon LG G2] svonavja:
can you post a screen shot?
[Verizon LG G2] roosxter:
It asks me for an id and password. What is it?
[Verizon LG G2] Fuse8499:
Dude,you're awesome! Thank you so much! This tutorial is so well written that you can't mess up your phone. Just make sure you follow the instructions EXACTLY as they are written in the OP. I even checked to make sure the md5 matched. Which I'm usually lazy about doing. Thanks again!!! You made this so easy!
[Verizon LG G2] modus81:
Perfect!!

This procedure worked great. Running Windows 8.1 on my PC. I was able to receive the OTA after flashing was complete.

Also, the "Rooting Status" changed from "Rooted" to "Unrooted". So the phone is back to 100% stock.

Thanks!
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
This was working great until I forced an OTA of kitkat on my Verizon G2. Then it wouldn't work until I realized the port had changed. When I changed it back to 41,it worked like a charm again! Thank you [MENTION=1931009]WACOMalt[/MENTION]!

VS980 VZW 24A-OTA