yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon LG G2] kude87:
Does this method work on the latest OTA Kit Kat? I was a Samsung user for a long time, and I'm used to Odin. Returning to stock on the lg seems more involved. All I did was root the 24a OTA with ioroot and want to return it to stock for a short time. No custom recovery. Supersu full unroot doesn't change "rooted" status in system info. Does downgrading firmware like this method suggest work? I'm used to hearing about bricks doing this. Also, is there no Verizon software repair tool for LG to simply flash stock firmware? Thanks in advance.
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
This does work with the OTA kitkat update to return to stock and it will wipe everything. The phone will be just like you took it out of the box. So backup sd if you want.

VZW G2 (VS980) XDABBEB'S 24A
[Verizon LG G2] crazysoccerman:
I somehow ****ed my sim card and have to bring my phone to verizon. I'm going back to stock just in case they check. Are there any newer images for verizon?
[Verizon LG G2] charlie95113:
can sumone pls help me out im on sprint version i can get all the setup done

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but i cant get to the ports and com im using windows 8 any advice will truely help
[Verizon LG G2] zetsumeikuro:
I have all the drivers installed etc, any idea why my device would show up as a modem in device manager? Thanks!
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Make sure it shows up as COM41
[Verizon LG G2] zetsumeikuro:
Its not even showing up under the com ports. When in DL mode its coming up as a modem.
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Go to advance setting and change it. I know I had a hard time changing it, but it should be under advance settings.
[Verizon LG G2] zetsumeikuro:
I'll flash it off CM and give it a shot thanks Edit: Im a dumb ass LOL! I forgot to install the zip that enables DL mode again trololool.
[Verizon LG G2] BoostinBen:
What do you mean you "can't get to the ports"?
[Verizon LG G2] Danokan:
:D:good:

I ROYALLY screwed my phone and tried every method imaginable to get it back.

Nothing worked.

16 hours later with very little sleep I found THIS.

And yes

It worked

IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you guys... I am now linking this to my question threads.
[Verizon LG G2] dionieins:
Did you find a workaround for this? I'm overseas so it won't help if I put a foreign Sim card.

I'm getting the download unsuccessful message every time I try to update... Please help anyone
[Verizon LG G2] Parabe11um:
Must have done something wrong

I thought I followed all the directions correctly but when I got into download mode as the final step, I got stuck on the firmware update and it is not doing anything. There is a box on the bottom that says B96 ROOTED. I am afraid to unplug my phone...

Oh com41 not 4... Sorry got it working now.
[Verizon LG G2] M@XLOL:
showing port 41.... i have gotten to the point where I am supposed to unplug power off and go back into download... the phone restarts into my rom then i power off from there. go into download mode but it does not connect or begin to flash... i believe ive followed directions... advice please andthank you
[Verizon LG G2] M@XLOL:
looks like its the drivers... i can't get it to recognzie my phone with the lg drivers tried on two separate computers fml
[Verizon LG G2] Sciplefirm:
Life Saver

Thank You so much, did exactly as you instructed and now I have my phone back!!
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Did you get the Verizon drivers from the LG website?
[Verizon LG G2] transtang z28:
im getting "Download FAIL!! (15sec)"

Im trying to do this because my phone suddenly encrypted itself the other night and is asking me for a password/pin. If i try to wipe cache or factory reset through the stock recovery it get errors saying cant mount cache unknown error 150. More details here if anyone is interested http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2760963

Anyone out thee that can help me? getting kind of desperate here.
[Verizon LG G2] M@XLOL:
i wasn't aware there was verizon specific ones.... i used the one in the OP which I had assumed was for verizon?

could you link me thank bud
[Verizon LG G2] RichTJ99:
Hi,

Is there a tot file for the latest version of the stock rom (24)?

Thanks,

Rich
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
No TOT file, only kdz.
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Towards the bottom of the page. Under software update. If you view the page on your phone, make sure you switch to desktop view.

http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-LGVS980
[Verizon LG G2] M@XLOL:
these are the ones I used... nothing.

Is there a way to restore in linux? fml i fking hate windows

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device is recognized inside the os but not in the fastboot fukkk

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where is the actual driver... not an exe to install it? i can't get my computer to allow me to update it.
[Verizon LG G2] Bwangster12:
All the mirrors are super slow right now.
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
What version of windows are you using?
[Verizon LG G2] M@XLOL:
win seven
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Should work, I did mine on 7 and only issue was the computer recognizing the phone. Did you agree to the message that pops up when you connect your phone?
[Verizon LG G2] Infinite Jest:
I'm assuming that this doesn't uninstall TWRP? I'm looking to get back to straight stock (VZW, rooted and TWRP installed) with stock recovery.
[Verizon LG G2] drynyks:
Doing kdz method? Are you starting with your phone in download mode? If not do. Power on button and volume up and hold when turning on.
[Verizon LG G2] toufic48:
Hello.

I Have a LG G2 VS98012B

I Have rooted the phone

I have install TWRP in the phone

Reboot in TWRP Wipe Cache, because wipe data erase all in phone ( the instal off malladus )

I have install malladus 1.2.9 , LG apps and Gapps

Reboot

And now i have message after boot :

Process com.googgle.process.gpps stopped

Process android.process.acore stopped

When i clique to phone

Contact error

Process android.process.acore stopped

How to restore in Stock and then go to 24B

And then Install a KitKat Custom rom

Best regard.

Toufic
[Verizon LG G2] toufic48:
Hey.

I have flash withn this custom rom and all is ok.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2586379

Toufic
[Verizon LG G2] hollywoodS14:
went to install the drivers downloaded which is v 2.11.1, it prompted me saying i already had a new version v 2.13.0 installed. i would need uninstall the newer version to install the older. do i use the new or older version? i assume the newer right?
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
Whats the purpose most here have reverted back to stock?

I have a new method flashable to revert to full stock kk. Only reason I haven't released it is because it still throws the rooted flag when doing a stock vl,power factory reset even though its a full stock restore with no root.
[Verizon LG G2] nobe1976:
I just want to jump in and Say thanks for posting this WACoMalt. Had some issues with the KK OTA and wanted to revert back to JB and I found this tread and I said what the hell why not.. The only thing I would change in the OP would be Step #4

Which if one has changed and made sure that the COM port in the Properties/Advance was set to use #41 instead of what comes up after drivers get installed all they have to do is unplug the USB connection from there computer wait a second or two then plug the USB cable back in and the program will then flash the restore firmware without a problem... I had issue using those instructions and decided to try doing just that while staying in Download Mode and without a hiccup everything with smooth as butter... Thanks again.
[Verizon LG G2] sefirosu0522:
Just a clean slate here. Just want to start fresh whenever i use this method. I can test your method if you'd like.
[Verizon LG G2] paruchuribros:
I will try it. Thank you.
[Verizon LG G2] barrackOBAMA:
Thank you for this.

The write up was very clear after watching a YouTube video.

Worked perfect.
[Verizon LG G2] nowetdio:
Having trouble finding my device on device manager, I've reinstalled the drivers twice but still no luck. Please help.

Edit: the only thing showing up is adb interface
[Verizon LG G2] nobe1976:
Did you install the drivers listed in the op before or after putting it into download mode?

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Verizon LG G2] nowetdio:
Before
[Verizon LG G2] nobe1976:
Well after installing drivers. Place device into download mode then let the computer sync the drivers in... Shouldn't have any issues if you let Windows work first before checking.. Takes a while
[Verizon LG G2] nowetdio:
Everything is good now. I couldn't boot to recovery the regular way but did from download mode.
[Verizon LG G2] radagasthebrown:
It works

I just ran the flash tool and everything works perfectly, back to stock. Thanks for the clear instructions!
[Verizon LG G2] Rippley05:
*edit*

Never mind. I got it. I always panic post then usually figure out what I did wrong.

Thanks for the guide!!
[Verizon LG G2] wakeforsoul:
I am trying to restore to stock everything (coming from successful install of TWRP 2.7.0.0 + Vanir 4.4.2). I cannot get into download mode. Simply gives me the[500] fastboot error when I hold volume + and plug into PC. Any help please?
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
Can you reboot into your ROM or does it automatically go into download mode right away?
[Verizon LG G2] wakeforsoul:
I can reboot into my ROM successfully.
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
But when you try to go into download mode, it goes into fastboot mode instead correct?

Also, you're on 24A build?
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
Restore download mode with xdabbeb's zip from his thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51855848

Scroll down to the link for restoring download mode.
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
[MENTION=1931009]WACOMalt[/MENTION], excellent tutorial! Went flawlessly, not a single problem! Saved my bacon, tried the kdz method but was having issues all over the place. Thank you so much.
[Verizon LG G2] wakeforsoul:
Worked perfectly, thanks man!
[Verizon LG G2] yohanseki:
The download links are not working for me. Can anyone send me these files or post a mirror?
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
What files are you looking for exactly?
[Verizon LG G2] yohanseki:
i need both dll files.
[Verizon LG G2] Izaya323:
I second this. Can someone re-up these files?
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
Both DLL files? I only have one....the one I originally downloaded when I first got the phone back in November.

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[Verizon LG G2] Chirzu:
Going to try this right after the TOT downloads and I can get my computer to recognize my phone, the flash tool is working perfectly though. I have always had a problem with drivers and my G2 but its been tedious and I've been trying to fix this for awhile.

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The links are working fine for me. I can upload the files if someone can confirm it hasn't been fixed for some.
[Verizon LG G2] cckeeler:
Does this process still work if I took the OTA to 24A?
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
[MENTION=2578717]cckeeler[/MENTION], yes.
[Verizon LG G2] grandpa_faust:
Went through the steps, failed at the last minute. Backstory- VS980, ported to TMOB, installed a D802 kernel over top of a TMOB stock ROM, all hell broke loose. Art_Vanderlay has been very helpful in getting me to the point of near-fixing, and we'd hoped that this would work. What am I doing wrong?

PID: PT02S140307002491

IMEI: 990002597530912

Model: D801

DLL: VS980

BIN: VS98011A_01.TOT

SWV: LGD801AT-00-V10c-TMO-US-AUG-13-

Device Model is different!

Check phone or DLL!
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
[MENTION=5911337]grandpa_faust[/MENTION], check the port is set to 41.

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Verizon LG G2] grandpa_faust:
It has been, I make sure of that first. I need to figure out how to root it from download mode so that I can somehow install TWRP and flash the right kernel.
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
If you can into fastboot mode. You can them flash the partition files needed to go back to stock. Just Google "nuke your laf partition"
[Verizon LG G2] markymark567:
Wow haven't even had my VS980 a week and already bricked ?

Thank you my friend this got me back up and running in no time.
[Verizon LG G2] xttapolatakettle:
Oops

Guess I should have read the thread carefully. If you leave the LG Flash Tool on and the phone plugged in when you're done, it'll keep rebooting and re-flashing the phone. I was kicking myself, saying "Why is this taking so long!?!" lol
[Verizon LG G2] giri0n:
Worked like a champ

Ran thru this process (well outlined and laid out by WACOMalt) and reverted back to stock my Verizon G2 so that I could complete its sale to a friend to buy my G3. Process took very little time and while I've flashed my fair share of ROMs to multiple devices over the years, this process came with a little bit of phear for me. I shouldn't have worried - the dev community here gets it done.

Thanks button clicked - I'm much obliged. For those looking to do same - do yourself a favor: read the instructions, download all the required files, and then READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AGAIN. The surest barrier to knowing something is thinking you already do. Measure twice and cut once, as they say.
[Verizon LG G2] daimonmustdie:
can someone point me in the right direction? i just want to start all over. fresh.

i just bought my g2 couple days ago and it came with stock 24a.

heres what i did:

1. I rooted it using towelroot -- now i wanted to unroot

2. restarted the phone and i got stuck in fastboot mode and i couldnt get into download mode.

3. now i can get into download mode. (using cms88168 method)

4. but now when i try to follow the steps in the OP my phone is not recognized in the device manager and i cant get my phone to COM41.

any suggestions? please help!
[Verizon LG G2] sefirosu0522:
This thread has saved my ass 3 times. Thanks so much for the excellent write up, WACOMalt!!!
[Verizon LG G2] dtx.boy:
I have the same issue. Ive tried many drivers but still nothing, do i have to flash something else in fastboot?
[Verizon LG G2] dnargsiefil:
Thanks ... ready to exchange my G2

Thanks for the thread it worked well... except I had to look around for that download mode quite a bit.

I think it is noteworthy to say that to enter download mode, the phone should be Powered OFF and then the Vol-Up key and the USB cble is connected. I found that in the description somewhere.

Also I still had issues, which were due to the fact that my rooted phone used the XDABBEB's rom, which removed the download mode feature... but he supplies a zip file to get it back ... again it took me a while to figure this out and a lot of head scratching why it was not working for me.

Suggestion to anyone having issues to enter the Download Mode... "search in your ROM thread for any mentioning of Download Mode.

Thanks again
[Verizon LG G2] yts1:
In case anyone else has this.. I just used the new ones that I have and it went perfectly!
[Verizon LG G2] deathsquad737:
Flash xdabbeb laf zip it might restore so ur computer sees your phone there is also new drivers on lg site 2.14 i recall
[Verizon LG G2] bweN diorD:
edit. see post #725
[Verizon LG G2] wilkster:
You can also get the files under the TOT install method in this OP. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45293512
[Verizon LG G2] cellfonepimp:
Com port

I kept having an issue with not getting the software to flash, took me a while to figure out my com port count was too high.

Changed to com port to the desired 41 com port and it flashed according to this guide.

Didnt see any others having this issue,thought id share in case it comes up.
[Verizon LG G2] deathsquad737:
Prolly didnt see anyone having this issue cause it clearly states in the op change lg device to port 41

whatsamatta u alumni 1990-2011
[Verizon LG G2] bweN diorD:
Download Links!!

thanks, now i can provide both files to this thread :) (thanks to op of the files in the other thread)

[MENTION=1931009]WACOMalt[/MENTION]

you can put these mirrors in the op if you wish (give credit please, as im hosting these from a paid account. thx). i prefer this method to restore my phone and would like to see the thread stay alive.

10b tot md5. 5372F54F0B981BAEAAE242CE41DBDDBE

11a tot md5. 97DEB69A24ED1946247F471205FEE89E

(extract to get the .tot file inside)(the md5 i provided is for the entire zip, the md5 in the op should match the .tot file inside)

simple md5 checking tool if you need it.
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
Thanks! Sorry everyone for the dead links, I've been in a ****ty transition between servers but they should be back up within 4 hours.

I'll go ahead and add bweN diorD's links to the OP along with a note about the issue. Carry on!
[Verizon LG G2] Vysin:
I'm getting bad downloads on 11a. I've downloaded it 4 times now and it still doesn't match the md5 here.

I'll try 10b and see if that's a good download
[Verizon LG G2] bweN diorD:
my md5 is for the hole zip file, but the md5 in the op should match the tot.

ill look into it.

thanks
[Verizon LG G2] Vysin:
welp that was the issue. Just checked the md5 of the entire zip and it does match the one you posted.

I was under the assumption that the md5's you posted were for the TOT's
[Verizon LG G2] bweN diorD:
sorry, ill make a note in my post.

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[MENTION=1931009]WACOMalt[/MENTION]

there was some confusion about my md5.

i edited my post above to clarify.

maybe if you just put a link to my mirror post in the op, i wont have to bother you in the future for edits?

thanks
[Verizon LG G2] WACOMalt:
Thanks for clarifying. I've reformatted and filled out the Tot download section of the OP (and fixed my links too)

Thanks again for the mirrors.
[Verizon LG G2] bweN diorD:
ok,

well ill leave these links up, i have more than 10 terabytes of bandwidth to play with.

use them as you wish. (or ill take them down with no worries? your call.)
[Verizon LG G2] RetributionSK:
So I just used this method using windows 7 32bit and it worked mostly just fine. I did manage to tot back to stock but I had a weird issue.

So after the LG flashtool did its thing and waited for the phone to boot I got to the language selection page and click next it waited for activation got to the no sim card installed page giving me the options to power off or emergency call, I selected power off. I think I interupted lgflashtools software testing because it came back failed.

So anyhow I still had the phone plugged in and it booted itself back into download mode and the flash tool started the proccess all over again, so I waited it out. apparently part of the flash tools testing involves a power off command because when I came back the phone was powered off and flash tool said passed.

I dont know if it was just a weird glitch but might want to add to just leave the phone alone after its initial boot and wait for the flash tool does its thing. I really didnt care to much if I bricked the phone since I am returning it as a insurance replacement anyhow but I might have had a mini stroke if it was my daily driver.
[Verizon LG G2] deathsquad737:
It clearly states in op that the process finishes up at about 83 percent when your phone reboots your supposed to unplug it from flash tool

WHATSAMATTA U ALUMNI
[Verizon LG G2] Nalij:
Thanks

:laugh:

a thousand thanks for this guide!
[Verizon LG G2] nickhex89:
im not see the port tab when i click properties dont see an advanced tab either i am on windows 7 trying to fix this thing as of now please help
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
I believe in device manager the port is down farther, not in the android phone section but lower, under port.

VS980 LG G2
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
Did you find it?
[Verizon LG G2] TheKindleMCPEGuy:
Yes. Just wait until it says finished or ready as said on OP

[font=light=green]TapaTalk'd from a KFSOWI :D[/font=light=green]
[Verizon LG G2] innocencio:
that was easy! thanks for the painless step by step instructions, worked like a charm the first time!
[Verizon LG G2] GWashington:
Links Down

Hi & thanks for the post WACOMalt

FYI, most links are down, including mirrors. Was able to DL all links from hyelton's thread except for the megalock file, as that DL is failing as well.

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!!

EDIT: After about 10 attempts, was finally able to DL from hyelton's thread.
[Verizon LG G2] Rodeojones:
A million thanks for this. I got the lines down the screen issue and needed to restore stock before submitting it for warranty replacement. Not sure this could have been more simple. Thank you.
[Verizon LG G2] xsirxx:
For people who cant get the computer to recognize phone...

If you are having problems with your computer recognizing your phone it might be because you flash another rom or bootstack. Make sure to reflash the correct download mode:

xdabbeb:

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

file:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407586639

That is for the 12B bootstack, so make sure you are on that. I search for hours and couldnt find anything that worked until I found this. duhhhh :).
[Verizon LG G2] Vexorg:
Followed the directions and everything worked perfectly.

During the initial set up I exited the wizard and this is when everything went bad. My phone boots to the home screen and I can see the time and charging status and wifi/4g connection however I cannot interact with the phone (Its like the touch screen doesn't work). When I hold the power button it just restarts and puts me back in the loop to the "untouchable" home screen.

Any ideas?
[Verizon LG G2] caliking:
I went through the process yesterday with no problems. Have you tried the steps again?
[Verizon LG G2] ctyonthehil:
Which ROM version did you just downgrade from? I picked up a G2 with 26a this afternoon and I'm wondering if this method will work.

Any info is greatly appreciated.
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
It will.
[Verizon LG G2] caliking:
I was on a 24A ROM but this will work on 26A.
[Verizon LG G2] ctyonthehil:
Thanks, guys.

I actually did more reading this morning and found out it would work. KDZ'd back to 24a and flashed the latest Paranoid Android Beta.

As always, awesome work by the devs.
[Verizon LG G2] sefirosu0522:
Has anyone tried this with the Verizon G Pad? I've got the kdz file but I'm hesitant.
[Verizon LG G2] nobe1976:
Sure would ya like a.......
[Verizon LG G2] fdm1:
Considering restoring to stock before upgrading on verizon edge. Just wanted to get quick clarification/confirmation.

If I'm on XDABBEB's 24a and a JackpotClavin CM11 rom, can just backup, flash XDABBEB's "restore download mode" zip, and then follow this post's instructions?

OR do I need to flash backwards to an older bootstack first?

Thanks in advance
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
Is your download mode working?
[Verizon LG G2] fdm1:
It was not. I went ahead and flashed that restore download mode zip and is working now .

So, that being said, can these instructions be followed while on 24a and a CM11 rom, or do I need to flash to something specific to prep for this?

I just never dealt with any sort of flashing with fancy tools and download mode and whatnot (just used to installing recoveries and choosing zips through those), so I want to make sure I'm not missing something.
[Verizon LG G2] fdm1:
Just pinging this. Anyone able to help? Looking to confirm that this is ok to do if on 24a with a cm11 Rom, or if you need to be on a certain bootstack first.
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
You're good, bro. I've read people using this on 26A to revert back to 24A so they could use ioroot25 to root. I've also read that the 2014 LG Flash Tool (which uses kdz) has made it even simpler.

Here's the link in case you can't find it:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
[Verizon LG G2] acejavelin:
Why? Stump Root works on 26A
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
I read that when 26A first dropped and the stump root method wasn't widely known yet. But now, ya, stump root.
[Verizon LG G2] Droiddude24:
Ok after step 3 when going back into DL mode nothing happens?