yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
Guys, this method allows you to restore to stock regardless of what ROM you are on. I can confirm this as I have flash gummy/cm11 and used this method to restore to stock.
[Verizon LG G2] BreakingVZW:
How did you lose recovery? Can you boot into your Rom at all?
[Verizon LG G2] crazysoccerman:
So this will remove TWRP and flash the stock recovery?

After doing this, it will be COMPLETELY safe to take the latest OTA?
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
Yes and yes.
[Verizon LG G2] ruhrohs:
Thank you for posting this. Restoring my phone to stock from a AOSP/CM 11 based ROM. I was getting tired of random reboots and sleep of deaths on it. Needed the stability of a stock ROM and this helped me get everything back to square one on this phone.

:good::good::p:p:D:D:cool::cool:
[Verizon LG G2] chuck24:
Following all the steps and I'm stuck on the flashing part. I disconnected it and went back into download mode but it never starts flashing.
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
Chuck24, this method indeed works. Try again from the beginning and carefully follow each step. Did you change the port number? Did you push the upper left button to start after choosing the correct dll, etc? I see you're stuck with the unplug part, did you turn the phone completely off before unplugging, then holding volume up when replugging?

Verizon G2 VS980
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
I'm doing this again today, right now, and it's flashing as I type. Not sure what's up with yours. Sorry.
[Verizon LG G2] chuck24:
Didn't change the port number... Can't see how I missed that..lol
[Verizon LG G2] Han Solo 1:
I'll try to do it again.

I'm at work right now so can't get on freenode right now. I'll redownload the files and see what happens.

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I'm back in download mode after a scary unplug and replug.

downloading the .tot file from your mirror now. 20 minutes to finish.

Here's hoping!
[Verizon LG G2] hyelton:
Yea, Here it is Directly Hosted on MY server. I posted this link 2 weeks ago in the stickied thread

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

Also This Guide works on Verizon as well.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
That file is a kdz. It will not work for my guide. LG Flash Tool required tot files. Weras FlashTool works with kdz.

That guide only works if you happen to not be on windows 8 anyways, and some other versions have issues too. FlashTool is not very stable. But if it works for you then by all means. The crash I got was always on "read info from phone"
[Verizon LG G2] Han Solo 1:
It worked!!

Status says "unrooted"!!!

:laugh:

I think the mistake I made was that when it was loading the first time, I closed the Tool program, thinking it was no longer necessary. Might want to put in the instructions to make sure to keep that running. Probably obvious to some, but not to others....
[Verizon LG G2] Beaumac:
This works like a charm and resets the rooting status flag to "unrooted" double win!
[Verizon LG G2] dmbfan13:
Yes I was able to get the files, thanks for offering to host!

By the way, everything worked perfectly! Thanks OP!
[Verizon LG G2] EVOme:
Did it wipe your data reverting back?
[Verizon LG G2] hyelton:
Yea but you DONT click "read info from phone" you skip that and click upgrade start.
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
Ah... well that explains it then XD
[Verizon LG G2] AmbroseAI:
I successfully unrooted my device using this method. If you are not comfortable with rooting/flashing roms and working with Windows, do yourself a favor and find someone who is to help you. There are several ways you can screw this up if you're not extremely careful!

Having said all that, it does work and it will make your phone "factory fresh," and it will show "unrooted" when you are finished. Thanks very much to the OP.
[Verizon LG G2] EVOme:
Did it wipe your data?
[Verizon LG G2] Han Solo 1:
Yes. It comes out store-fresh.
[Verizon LG G2] AmbroseAI:
Yes. As Han said, it is as it was when you took it out of the box for the first time.
[Verizon LG G2] EVOme:
Thanks for this. Wiped back to factory....Now I'll root the new way.
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
Edited original post to add some more detail, and also links to the new rooter and TWRP installation guides.
[Verizon LG G2] anuraj1:
I rooted my VZW G2 with the chinese root so I am now trying to use these instructions to revert to stock. Strange thing is that I can't see it in my device manager. Which category did it appear under for you guys?

EDIT: Nevermind, found it under Ports :)
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
Edited OP to add that, thanks for pointing it out.
[Verizon LG G2] Beaumac:
Yes all the data is wiped as far as I can tell.
[Verizon LG G2] Viper76269:
did anyone get TWRP on the VZW G2? can't wait til they get CWM
[Verizon LG G2] jasonsf:
Anyone know if vol-up+USB only works with oem cable? I'm in the twrp loop after ota and need to flash back but can't get back in to download mode. Left my oem cable at home.

Thanks-

Jason
[Verizon LG G2] nievesaj:
170 46429568

my g2 is stuck at lg logo boot. I have s/w vs98012b
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
In case you're still stuck, I had that same issue and holding the power made it eventually reboot and all was well.

Verizon G2 VS980
[Verizon LG G2] nievesaj:
1631 25636895

I just get caught in the LG Logo reboot. I dont have TWRP recovery installed. I just cant even boot into OS
[Verizon LG G2] steve.messer84:
So I just went through the process, and it worked perfectly. I wanted to take the update since my wife was having good luck with it, and stock seems to be the best option for me on this phone. Tried updating and I keep getting the message "download unsuccessful" . We were not able to download this update. To retry, go to blah blah blah. Any suggestions?
[Verizon LG G2] nievesaj:
When in download mode, my device is not located in "Ports (COM & LPT) section its labeled as what I attached.
[Verizon LG G2] steve.messer84:
Right click on lge android phone. Go to properties/Advanced/Choose port41 in the drop down menu.

Edit. Never mind. I see what you are saying now.
[Verizon LG G2] nievesaj:
So I finally used a windows 7 machine ( previously using win8) and was able to get the download mode drivers installed. Now the problem is actually flashing the device. It keep saying I have the wrong model number. The software that was on phone before brick was VS98012b. I see they only have .TOT file up to VS98011A but I ended up trying to flash with VS98010b. The process never fully complete and always come back with the error "no the same model number". I'm really stuck at this point and without a phone for 3 days already.
[Verizon LG G2] steve.messer84:
What carrier are you using?
[Verizon LG G2] jordo_99:
I'm having similar issues. I'll post back as I find out more.
[Verizon LG G2] rfarrah:
So, what condition is your phone in right now?
[Verizon LG G2] nievesaj:
Verizon.

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Can only get into download mode.
[Verizon LG G2] jordo_99:
Actually, my situation sucks pretty badly right now.

I can't un-brick my phone because the battery is low. I can't charge my phone because it's bricked.

1) I plug in the phone (wall or USB/PC) and it boot-loops without charging.

2) Try Download Mode but it doesn't charge through there.

3) Try to charge the phone in Recovery but it doesn't charge there either.

Any help would really be appreciated guys.

** I just got the phone yesterday and I already sold my Galaxy Nexus so I don't have any phone to use right now.
[Verizon LG G2] rfarrah:
Have you tried flashing the 12b .tot?

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What Recovery is installed on your phone?
[Verizon LG G2] jordo_99:
Thanks a lot for the quick reply.

-- I haven't found the 12B.tot version yet so I was trying to 10B one. I'm under the impression that firmware flashing isn't working because of the battery though...I'd D/L 12B.tot in a heartbeat if I could find it.

-- ClockworksMod for Recovery (can find the link to the cwm.lok file I flashed if you want)
[Verizon LG G2] rfarrah:
I'm asking around for the tot file. You can get into recovery?
[Verizon LG G2] jordo_99:
I can get into ClockworksMod recovery but I can't connect with ADB from there...so I could potentially flash a ROM but without removable storage on the phone no way (that I know of) to push the files over w/o ADB I think I'm stuck.

Hindsight...I should've loaded the factory images onto the phone before messing with it.
[Verizon LG G2] rfarrah:
Do you happen to have a connector that will allow you to access an sd card?
[Verizon LG G2] jordo_99:
Not with me but that's a good idea. I have 2 MHL adapters at home (at parents or holidays) so I'll plan on trying that.
[Verizon LG G2] rfarrah:
Cool. Good luck!
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
I might have the 12B tot file. If so I'm upload it and give you a link.
[Verizon LG G2] nievesaj:
If you have the 12B file that might save me!
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
ok, so i only have the 12B kdz file which will work with this method

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

im uploading it right now, but it might take a while as the upload speed where im at is kinda slow. ill post a link to it as soon as its done.

i can confirm that the above method will work as i used the file to try and restore my previous G2 before getting my replacement.
[Verizon LG G2] rfarrah:
Thanks, it would be for jordo and nievesaj above, in case it might help them get where they need to go.
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
[MENTION=3044507]jordo_99[/MENTION] and [MENTION=3037020]nievesaj[/MENTION] here is a link to the 12B kdz file. You have to use the method in my previous post (post #402)

http://goo.gl/2jYW9o

Good luck!
[Verizon LG G2] joewaz:
some helpful information to include with this would be if you accidentally wiped your twrp backup to go aheead and wipe internal storage before plugging it in.... it wouldnt load for me and i couldnt figure out why.. so i said to hell with it and wiped everything and it worked finally....; i would just add that little bit of info in the first post to make someones life easier lol
[Verizon LG G2] nievesaj:
Downloading now! Will trey this asap and post update!
[Verizon LG G2] Thepie33:
OK here is my problem, I downloaded everything like you said but when I run LGFlash Tool it is asking for an ID and password. it also says LG USB/Parallel Lock Key is not detected then asks for the PW.

***EDIT I'm an idiot and didn't copy over the file into LGFlash Tools folder and I probably wasted an hour looking around online for some kind of fix or key. I'm in the process of hopefully fixing it now, I'm at 30% and I just want to say no matter what that I'm very grateful for the time everyone put into this and the support you have provided. Anyone else having the problem I did, slow down and read ALL of the instructions because copying over the file fixed my entire problem. Good luck to all!
[Verizon LG G2] saltynut1:
Thanks a lot for this!
[Verizon LG G2] sweets55:
Trying this on my T-Mobile LG G2 with the right files but it's not working. I wonder what would happen if I turn the phone off as soon as it reboots around 80%? Thinking if I turn the phone off it might take. Probably a silly idea.

Thanks for this thread...
[Verizon LG G2] tkuligowski:
Wouldn't you be using kdz files and the other thread? You said you're using the right files but I think this method only works on Verizon as stated in the title. Maybe I missed something.
[Verizon LG G2] emmabellachristian:
i followed a youtube video from rootjunky i think it was or rootjunkie not sure on exact spelling. anywho i did that as well says his method for att though an i get the same error :-S so unless there using wrong method and making everyone screw up there device this isnt just verizon method. just saying.
[Verizon LG G2] soodsaman:
thanks :)

its working :)
[Verizon LG G2] itsagood:
Thank you for the tutorial!

Everything worked, but as it went to activate my phone... I never could get reception... and after powering it off.. it now won't come on. I've had it plugged up to the wall charger for about 10 minutes and nothing. What does this mean?? Please tell me I'm not screwed.
[Verizon LG G2] xvflutop:
Can't get the LGFlshTool to work

I've downloaded the DLL but there is no DLL to replace. I only see csmg_reg_key.dll and MegaLock.dll. I've tried replacing both of them seperately but then it says that it cannot find them and closes out. Please help!

Update:

The dll download from the mirror was the correct DLL. When downloading from the primary server I was getting a different DLL entirely.
[Verizon LG G2] Djarule:
How long is it after the milkyway error pops up, is it finished installing? stupid question, but mine been sitting on the milkyway error for about 10 minutes.

Edit: my phone sat plugged in with the milkyway error up for 7 hours.

Edit 2: Finally success! All I had to do was update the LG Flash Tool and it worked like a charm and there was no Milkyway Error after the update. Now I have a question, does this restore it to its very original state, like pre-voided warranty state?
[Verizon LG G2] :
can someone please post the tot file for 11a. A link was posted earlier but it won't work anymore.

edit: I have found a 11a.zip how do I extract the tot file from it? Please help!
[Verizon LG G2] Hiberto:
I managed to crack my screen pretty good and now pretty much all of the screen is unresponsive to touch. I need to go back from CM11 to stock for the screen replacement so before I start the process I just want to make sure that I won't need to be able to use the touchscreen at all in this process, is that correct?
[Verizon LG G2] note3userr:
i am so aggravated. i downloaded everything but im stuck on the lg logo. i cant go into download mode if i try to turn the phone off it just restarts automatically. plssss help i tried holding the volume up and plugging it to the usb and nothing happens. it always goes back to the lg logo
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
You won't be able to get into download mode unless you try from the phone being OFF.

Hold power until it turns completely off, with no cord plugged, and then try the key combo for download mode.
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
That is correct
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
... Extract the zip, and you'll see the tot.
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
I just downloaded both DLLs from both mirrors and they all are identical from primary to mirror.
[Verizon LG G2] dr.thinkbig:
Flash Not working

SOS

I followed the directions to a "T" and in step 2 I use the VS98010B_13.tot as it seems like the only TOT available for Verizon.

When I get to step 4 the process stops and fails. The error says "flash device model is different" and states its looking for VS98011A.

What am I doing wrong??????? Anybody run into this?

Any help appreciated!
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
Yeah, dont flash 10B on an 11A device.

I'll try to find all the Tots and link to them in my OP, hold tight.

EDIT: ok, if you are on 11A or higher, you'll have to use KDZ file method from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

LG blocked TOT file downloads we were getting, so there arent any available.
[Verizon LG G2] dr.thinkbig:
Ok, I see! I will try the other method. I did try before and it didnt work but I will try again.

Thanks for the reply!!!!!!!
[Verizon LG G2] MColbath:
Revert

I don't know why you guys are having issues. It works perfectly fine for me and I just reverted from VS98012B to VS98010B and it worked perfectly.
[Verizon LG G2] sefirosu0522:
I'm guessing this would work if you flashed a 10b ROM to start with. I'm running Malladus 1.2.5 and it's VS98012B so let's hope I don't have to worry.
[Verizon LG G2] MColbath:
Yeah this is my second revert from rooting. I have been modding quite a bit in very risky places. Haha
[Verizon LG G2] Hiberto:
Thanks! It worked perfectly!
[Verizon LG G2] cckeeler:
I recently flashed a stock rooted 12B ROM and things aren't running as smoothly as I had hoped. Based on what I am seeing there are issues associated with this process when on a 12B ROM, So what is the best means get back to stock. I almost want to revert back to factory and then take the OTA's to make sure everything is clean. Then I can do my tweaks on a clean base.
[Verizon LG G2] invadergzim:
Same here!

Couldn't have been easier to flash back the G2 I got on Swappa... 11a unlocked with TWRP... back to stock 10A... Then took the 11a and 12b updates without a hitch...

Thanks much for everything!
[Verizon LG G2] cckeeler:
So did you just flash a 10A based ROM and then do this process? Did you have to worry about the modem?
[Verizon LG G2] doublej713:
I think what he did was perform the return to stock procedure from this thread (doesn't matter what rom you are coming from as long as you can get into download mode) which makes your phone like a brand new, stock out-of-the-box LG G2 @ 10B, then he took the two OTA updates to get to 12B. With this method, the modem will match the version you are at (i.e. 10B > 11A > 12B). I've done this procedure a dozen times by now and it works great.
[Verizon LG G2] cckeeler:
I'm confused then. The OP states that this guide only works if you are on 10B firmware. I was on 11A I believe before I flashed a stock rooted 12B rom which I am on now. I believe someone else in this thread mentioned that they received an error when they tried using this method while on 12B. Am I incorrect?
[Verizon LG G2] invadergzim:
doublej, exactly what I was saying...

cc, I was confused and a tad worried when I read that entry as well... But for the life of me I couldn't figure out how anything

software-wise would keep the 10a.tot file from making my phone as new as when it was sold originally...

I followed the steps, one by one, and even watched the YouTube video about how to do basically the same thing to an

AT&T variant just to watch the steps...

Just make sure to grab anything from your phone before doing this, as it will be all gone when you're done...

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Just reread the big-print at the top of the original post... MAYBE, it means that there are no .TOT files for anything past

10B?? And that you'll revert all the way back if you do it?? I was on 11a... and the phone/flash tool accepted the 10b.tot

file... I really couldn't say how they would have blocked the standard flash in a downstream software change...

Not any where near having any idea what I'm talking about w.r.t. this... Just was able to follow the guide and get back

to a unrooted phone that accepted the two available OTAs and now waiting for LG to release 4.4... I'm not cut-out for

constant changes to my phone...

Cya...
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
Anybody have 12b .tot?
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
I only have 12B kdz. If you need it let me know and I'll post a link.
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
I have one. Thanks.
[Verizon LG G2] cckeeler:
Quick update. I restored a backup I had of 11A and did this process. Not sure if the restore was needed but this process worked. I think some clarification may be needed for the comment on the OP. Oh we'll. it worked great, thanks! Sometimes I need a clean base to work with on my phones.
[Verizon LG G2] SuperSonixx:
have you found a solution?
[Verizon LG G2] SuperSonixx:
Take OTA after reverting

Are you guys able to update via OTA to get the recent release? I cannot receive them and when I try to check new I get this download unsuccessful menu and tells me to go to "settings > About Phone > Software upgrade" I used both the kdz method(11A) and the tot method(10B)and both won't allow me get any OTA. I'm currently running the 11A at the moment. I have also tried to upgrade via PC but I am unable to get the Verizon upgrade assistant on windows 8.1... Is there something I'm missing? An important system file?
[Verizon LG G2] jseibert81:
Can I get some help?

I am unable to boot into fastboot nor can I load anything ADB, I assume its a driver issue, idk. I have installed the correct drivers. Either way, my phone is stuck in bootloop with a security error on the splash screen. I can get to download mode, but that's it, I try to run the flash tool and it gives me an error saying I have the wrong device. I have the Sprint LS980. I download the correct tot and dll for that model, but still get the error. Anyone have any suggestions?
[Verizon LG G2] ki4lhl:
Thank you, thank you! You saved me!!!!

You saved my phone. Thank you SOOOO much!!! :D
[Verizon LG G2] jseibert81:
If there is a way I can flash a new recovery that may work.
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
Try download ing files again.
[Verizon LG G2] jseibert81:
Thanks. I have tried that, also tried just about every one for every model. I saw where one other person had the issue but it hasn't been resolved. The phone thinks it's a different model. It says D802, instead of LS840. The flash tool fails every time. It does however begin and get to 6% when I use the D802, so there is definitely something screwed up. I'll post back if I ever find the solution. This is a friends phone, and I believe it happened right after he tried to flash CM11.
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
If you can get into recovery, restore your stock backup
[Verizon LG G2] jseibert81:
All data has been wiped. A factory reset doesnt do anything either. I can sideload adb and enter download mode, thats it. I have yet to see a bricked phone, this may be the first. I have no clue why its pulling the wrong model number. Also, the LG Support tool reports the device type as a test model.
[Verizon LG G2] wakeboarder141:
Thanks so much for this! Worked perfectly for me going from 11A, back to this stock 10B so I could update to 12B. I was confused with the wording on the first post at first about not working past 10B so I tried to do the KDZ method, but could not get it to work. This way was easy and straight forward.
[Verizon LG G2] mouf32:
Windows 7 64bit running TWRP and CM11 this worked like a dream. It said unrooted in settings and performed a reboot. Still says unrooted. Thanks!
[Verizon LG G2] ahjee:
i get a model information check FAIL! as soon as i start this process, anyone know why this would be?
[Verizon LG G2] ahjee:
okay guys, i have tried using the tot method and it fails immediately every time, so i went the kdz route and with the 10b and 11a files it gets to 49 percent and then fails, so i tried the 12b kdz file, it runs the process real fast and says it is succesful but what is weird is on the phone itself, the process stays at 0 percent the whole time....

my phone is not bricked but somehow it will not read the sim card on any rom i try, i figured restoring to stock would fix this but it is not.

Does anyone have any ideas as what i can do?

Or can someone fill me in as to why when i try 10b and 11a the process gets to 49 percent and then fails every time??
[Verizon LG G2] cckeeler:
I don't have a good answer for you, but i'm curious, did you take the OTA to 12B?
[Verizon LG G2] ahjee:
i got the phone two days ago and the guy at verizon did indeed install the ota
[Verizon LG G2] essjay50:
i've tried everything.....

i followed these instructions to the 't', attempted to flash, but now the phone will not go into download mode...i think i'm still in a bootloop with CWM..... from what i can see, the only way i can get anything into the phone is adb sideload. i don't think the phone would want to sideload the lg flash tool and a 3gb stock rom, however....so i tried the alternate method (if download mode doesn't work "[FIX] Installed TWRP and now you're stuck after OTA?" ) with no luck....i couldnt even get past the first line of code: 'adb shell'.

i did get the phone to do a successful system restore last night, but then stuck in the bootloop wrecked all that fun!

so i have the lg flash tool all ready to go and a phone that just wants to be normal again. someone please help me!

from this 'noob' who is starting off on the wrong foot, let me say thank you in advance

scott

vs98011a, clockwork mod v6.0.4.4