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[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Looks like I am in the same boat as some of you here. I finally got the update, but it won't install. It goes to recovery to start installing update, then reboots, and that's it. Still on 4.2.

I'm on stock rooted. Was rooted with g2 xposed, but removed root and any xposed modifications.

From reading the thread, looks like I need to flash the tot. But this will wipe everything, right? Including pictures? (of course my pictures are backed up, just wondering). And the tot can be flashed on stock rooted using the LG flash tool?

Hopefully I summed it up right - appreciate confirmation from anyone that was experiencing same issue.
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
The OTA will work only if you are complete stock. That includes all system files. Even the apn-conf.xml and those files which you have renamed to stock "Activate phone" notification from Sprint.
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
Tot will redo the entire phone. Everything will be wiped. Pictures, backups. Everything on that phone is gone.

Tot can be out on your phone no matter what as long as you can access download mode.

This will put you in zvc as it came from a store. Root with ioroot25.

To put TWRP on it will need the aboot, a kernel, and TWRP.
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Use Titanium Backup. Twrp if you don't do it right, you will end with broken download mode or a hard brick. TB is the safest.
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
I use TB, but to have other options. I have gone the whole way. I put TWRP with flashify, aboot, and then kernel.

Yes download mode is broken. But I kept zvc radio in download folder in case.

My issue, strange as it was, everything was fine. Except after the screen was either shut off or went to sleep. Turning the screen back on caused it to give me static screen. In which I went to TWRP and flashed zvc radio to get download mode back and tot back.
[Sprint LG G2] mistermidas:
Autoprime has a zvc tot file thread....you could have skipped upgrading and went straight to Kit Kat.
[Sprint LG G2] tomc585:
So im taking the plunge...

Put phone into download mode and phone shows "Firmware Update do not unplug usb connection until the process is complete" Its showing a progress bar 0 % and a box below the says" B54" and in red "Rooted" (I unrooted and checked with root checker)

Im still not seeing it in device manager where I can check com number. Its there but not under com/lpt.

Should I continue?
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
Under unknown devices?

If so it hasn't found the drivers yet. Did you install drivers first.

When it has found the drivers check your hidden tasks in task bar. It may say installing drivers. Opening that you can see your progress.

If it completed with unknown, install the drivers

http://click.xda-developers.com/api... Back to Stock) - xda-developers&txt=Download

Shut phone off by holding power button until powered off.

Unplug, so drivers can install and any reboots.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Looks like tot is my only option. Crazy - cleared everything i did while rooted (just xposed), but still no luck with OTA.

oh well, it is what it is.
[Sprint LG G2] tomc585:
grrr..sorry for the trouble people......ok its on 41, says ready. next step says to unplug and power down....it wont power down!

wait...its rebooting. just had to hold it a long time.

Back in download mode but im not seeing anything in the progress bar
[Sprint LG G2] bravo1565:
You should be once i changed my port/com to 41 it pretty much connected it self
[Sprint LG G2] tomc585:
I rebooted everything, phone and PC (winXP)

Plug in phone in download mode and it shows up as it should with com41

open flash tool, select "LGLS980_20130904_LGFLASHv151.dll" and "LS980ZVC_12.tot" click OK

It gets hung up on the box saying "Bin CRC Check"

I got past this before and it said ready before but fail because of communication failure, thats why i rebooted everything
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
When it does say ready, just hold power until it shuts off, then quickly hold volume up. It will go to download mode and working.

Is the date on your computer back to 2011, or during reboot fix itself
[Sprint LG G2] tomc585:
I just cant get the flash program to get to the ready state again, hanging up.

The date on the PC? shows the correct date, should it show otherwise?
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
It should show before a year of 2011, if 2012 or higher. It will not work
[Sprint LG G2] tomc585:
LOL...ok, i wont ask why. trying it now
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
I just successfully ran the TOT. Mine hung at that same item (6%) for what seemed like a while (was probably only like 5 minutes at most, but enough for me to worry a little), but it eventually went past it and completed.
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
Good to see your back up.... Congrats

Thanks are appreciated... ?
[Sprint LG G2] tomc585:
I just tried on another pc and the same thing is happening, the flash tool isnt going to the "Ready" state. Windows Task Manager shows "not responding" Going to try again and leave it until I have to go home.
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
the .tot method can be used on any version your phone may be running :) its gravy just pay attention to the details and follow them to a T
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
And thanks has been sent. :)
[Sprint LG G2] arehm:
Are you sure you loaded the correct drivers for your phone? I had the same problem until I corrected that.
[Sprint LG G2] tomc585:
Finally, she's loaded.

Went back to the original PC that I was using and tried it again. This time I let the LG flash sit on the "Bin CRC Check and walked away. Came back 20min later and she was in the ready state, loaded and done. II never waited longer than 5 minutes at the "Bin CRC Check" so I dont know when it did get through. Just had to wait, maybe it was just my cluttered up PC's. On a different note it took a while for the hands free activation to go through.

Thanks to everyone's inputs for helping me get through this.

Also, are the LG backup files I made before I flashed good to use/compatable?. I can just reload all my apps from scratch if need be.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Posted this in the IORoot thread as well, but you guys have been so helpful, figured i'd post here, too.

Trying to root again after installing the 4.4 update. I've been able to root using ioroot on all previous versions.

At the step where I need to confirm that my phone is recognized in adb - a device shows, but the number does not reference "LG-LS980". It just has a string of characters/numbers. Didn't want to proceed from here if that is an issue.

Anyone else experience this?

USB Debugging is enabled, and I had the drivers already (and they worked great for my tot install of 4.4), but uninstalled/reinstalled them just in case. Still same issue.

When I connect my phone, it says it is a "AndroidNet Sooner Single ADB Device" in the windows popup. If that means anything.

Thanks in advance!
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
Ioroot25

Be in airplane. Be on charge only. USB debugging on

Watch screen and accept access.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Yes to ioroot25, Yes to airplane, charge only, usb debugging on. Accepted access key request. Even revoked access and tried again, accepting again.

Just confirming whether I should definitely need to see "LG-LS980" in the adb devices list in the command prompt before I move forward.

It lists a device in adb devices, but it is just a 16 digit number/character ID, no "LG-LS980" included.
[Sprint LG G2] Dick0550:
Has anyone else had the problem of the phone not making it through the Hands Free Activation? I keep getting "unable to connect to the network".
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
You should be good... If it found you. Then go ahead.

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It took me a while after a tot. But eventually it went.
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Thanks again, man.
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
If you plan to go farther like put TWRP, let me know. I might just save you from dirty pants
[Sprint LG G2] Big Boy Laroux:
Ha ha, so far i've just been happy with rooted and some xposed mods, just hadn't had an issue with any previous OTA or ioroot. I used to flash like crazy on my GSII, but so far have been content with stock on my G2.

All rooted and good to go!
[Sprint LG G2] tomc585:
I had that everytime I booted it up it was doing that. I just updated my profile again and it seems to have cleared that up. When it failed the hands free activation the phone was making calls and getting texts so im not sure what the deal is with that.
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
i actually had this and did a factory reset when it wouldnt work right after the zvc .tot proccess and went through right away after
[Sprint LG G2] andriodee:
Omg, are you online? I really need your help! I'm totally bricked!
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
You gotta change your usb port which is assigned to your phone to com41.

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What did you do?
[Sprint LG G2] andriodee:
I've been bricked since my last message to you. I'm using my sister's phone to talk to you now! Before they recommended I NOT revert my boot IMG to install a recovery, I had already reverted it and forgot. So, after I did the titanium backup, I rebooted my phone and it was over for me. No recovery at all... I can get into download mode, but I can't get my computer to recognize it. I'm just completely stuck! I really, really need your help. If you think you can help me, message me on Google Hangouts (reddbomb@gmail.com) so we can work this out!

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Did you get my response?
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
you have the correct drivers installed??? you have it set to com port 41?
[Sprint LG G2] andriodee:
Yes. I have the correct drivers and have it set to COM41.

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I'm convinced the aboot downgrade bricked me beyond repair... But it's android, therefore fixable somehow.
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
so your pc is recognizing it then? otherwise how did you set it to 41 if your computer cant recognize it? can you post a screenshot of what your flashtools currently sits at?
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
I messaged you at your email on hangout. pvinodnayak@Gmail.com
[Sprint LG G2] tomc585:
So all seems to be running pretty smooth now with the tot install and re-rooted. Im ready to re-install my crap. Hate to start over but i will if i have to. Can I use the backup i made with the LG backup app from 4.2? I saved it to my pc before I did the tot.
[Sprint LG G2] andriodee:
Here are the images I just took.
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Yed
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
i would try reinstalling the drivers and restarting pc
[Sprint LG G2] andriodee:
I literally reinstalled the drivers about 10 minutes ago. I'm rebooting the computer now.

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Still nothing. This is crazy.
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
i would unistall whatever driver you have there something doesnt look right it shouldnt show it as an audio device
[Sprint LG G2] andriodee:
I've gone to control panel - add/remove hardware - uninstalled driver - reinstalled. Am I uninstalling it right? Can you link me with a good, working driver?
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 about halfway down the page it goes through the instructions for sprint after the Verizon tutorial
[Sprint LG G2] abhinav.tella:
Try this dll because second time I flashed, original dll didn't work and I had same proplem, it also said wrong model lol.

http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/Sprint+LS980/

Use the dll on bottom its says use this dll if having problems. Also remember you must use Verizon USB drivers.
[Sprint LG G2] andriodee:
If I can't get my computer to recognize my phone in download mode, then the DLL is pointless. Where are the Verizon drivers?
[Sprint LG G2] abhinav.tella:
On the back to stock instructions thread or go to LG website for the VS980. Use the alternate dll after that.
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
I don't mean to break this to you but you are F@cked. Aboot breaks download. Without recovery you can't flash zvc radio. Which fixes download.

Download mode should go to the next screen. It doesn't.

Best bet take it to spring and tell them your battery died while ota was updating.

Best option.

How do I know. Because a developer had recovery not installed and bricked his.
[Sprint LG G2] abhinav.tella:
Wow, that sucks. But for the rest of you having problems flashing with original dll use the alternate on bottom: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/Sprint+LS980/
[Sprint LG G2] ProXyStaLLioN:
I cant get my phone to boot into my rom ( D3rp M1 ) ive even tried to sideload it and I cannot get it past booting back into recovery???
[Sprint LG G2] jlaroche:
Which files did you use

I have been trying to use the tot method to upgrade, I downloaded all the files put them in the flashtools folder. No joy. I have tried it 5 times It does the first part flashtools says ready but the second part will not complete, any suggestions. Can you point me to the correct files and instructions. I have read this thread 2 times.

Thanks
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 this is the thread i used to follow for my flashing of the .tot
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
I have used this method multiple times...

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One thing it didn't say..... Change the date on your computer to the year 2011. Or you will fail
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
nope didnt change my date and worked fine..... make sure you replace the .dll file of megalocker and it will be fine
[Sprint LG G2] wormy987123:
Yes replace the megalocker file, also if it just sits there waiting for device unplug the USB cable from the phone and plug it back in. I had to do that to my wife's phone this morning.
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
http://www.rimweb.in/forums/index.p...oot-LG-G2-LS980-To-Complete-Stock#entry306791
[Sprint LG G2] jonapunk:
This is with 100 percent brightness qpair on for at least 12 hours and playing clash of clans
[Sprint LG G2] Williek113:
I check the little page that checks for updates in the software updates tab in settings, and I've noticed its been checking a lot more recently. Maybe a sign its coming very soon?
[Sprint LG G2] bigpappa:
All really need to stop asking customer service. The have NO IDEA OR CLUE. If you want to know if there is a software update then this page will tell you the minute the update rolls out:

http://support.sprint.com/support/a...gG2:FindAndUpdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourLgG2

Thats the best source. Period. If its not listed there.... it IS NOT available.
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
yeah i know this, was just trying to show how none of them ever really know whats truly going on.
[Sprint LG G2] p2cactus:
Damn these last few posts got my hopes up lol. You can do it!

Sent from my Sprint LG G2.
[Sprint LG G2] wcr84:
I kind of get a kick out of them. I mean how ridiculous that Sprint management lets them tell you whatever they like. Don't they meet before shift start to discuss things.
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
it is probably like a circus with the sprint reps bouncing around on trampolines.
[Sprint LG G2] ghostcamed302:
Like monkeys? More specific chimps.

Sent from my LG G2 on the Now Network
[Sprint LG G2] mtg981:
I agree with what everyone knows how the reps treat us, but I don't get why people get their jollies lieing to people and getting their hopes up.

Then again everyone shouldn't give the reps the opportunity to jack with them..'..
[Sprint LG G2] wcr84:
From my understanding half these reps don't actually work for Sprint. Some work for contract call centers. One day they may a rep for Sprint and the next work the desk for Bank of America.
[Sprint LG G2] wcr84:
Let's wager. I predict Tuesday the 18th
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
I'm wagering it wont be here till mid April.
[Sprint LG G2] mistermidas:
Knowing Sprint, they'll release the day after 5.0 drops......
[Sprint LG G2] bullet2300:
I think mid April is probably good bet. Wouldn't be surprised if it was later...
[Sprint LG G2] wcr84:
I like the phone. How many of you had the last LG flag ship on sprint? That phone got one update as I remember. I hope I didn't waste money. I hope we don't get screwed on thus update. I already feel that way.
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
Had the HTC ONE before this, loved that phone..... but wanted to G2 both are nice. trying to get rid of the HTC ONE though through local trade for a nexus 5
[Sprint LG G2] riggsandroid:
as previously stated a handful of times, you can keep track of what test builds are currently out there.

http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS980-SPRINT/latest

they listed zvc, android 4.4.2. it makes no sense that this phone won't recieve the same updates the other models have received.

just be patient. cause i'm sure half the people in this thread would be the first ones *****ing about ****ty software if it was released before it was ready.
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
i just want the update so hopefully we can get an aosp rom running flawlessly with things like LTE spark and gps.
[Sprint LG G2] bigpappa:
Thank you for reinforcing this fact. Im kinda getting tired of reading how people think they are gonna get screwed on updates especially when its a proven fact the G2 gets them, as it should. People forget there have been two updates since zv7 already. Imo, sprint as shown their intention to keep the g2 updated already.

I just dont understand they naysaying and doubt... its sillyness.
[Sprint LG G2] mistermidas:
Its more just impatience, imo. You know...how kids now that Christmas is coming and exactly how many days is left until it comes. And also usually pretty much know what they're getting on that day, but STILL act like they cant wait until it gets here? Its pretty much like that with this KK update with the impatient people. Only difference is we dont know the exact date, but we know its coming within the next few weeks...we do pretty much know what we'll be getting though.

I honestly would rather a root method be worked out before KK drops to keep me from being impatient and updating myself w/o a way to root lol. I'd rather have a KK root method first before Sprint pushes out the update.
[Sprint LG G2] Koopa777:
You seem to forget that the LGOG has received 3-5(I can't recall exactly) updates, yet is still currently running 4.1.2 with no word from LG on any type of update. Not to mention the mountains of LG phones stuck on ICS. I would not be surprised if 4.4.2 is our last update ever and personally, it think it will be.
[Sprint LG G2] abhinav.tella:
Not too bad considering you used 100% brightness and played games.

Nice article about Brightness vs Battery life, many graphs are there. Its for an iPhone but still gives you a good idea.

http://www.wired.com/2013/04/does-decreased-brightness-increase-your-phones-battery-life/
[Sprint LG G2] jonapunk:
I know i can muvh more time out of it did it yesterday today was more about lets see what i can put this through im still at 16 percent not sure ill be able to stay up til it dies
[Sprint LG G2] jhorton014:
So I'm running the LSS980 on ZVC and I'm currently rooted. I was wondering if anybody knew how to install a custom recovery such as TWRP. Thank you
[Sprint LG G2] bravo1565:
I have the save question just not sure how to go about it or to make sure I don't break download mode
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
Autoprime posted about fixing the laf partition which will keep download mode. I believe it is in the lg g2 original android development thread. Post 16 tells how to do it. There is a KitKat recovery installer in lg g2/g2 android development thread.

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
[Sprint LG G2] jhorton014:
Thanks for the link. That worked. Running TWRP 2.7 now but I'm now having the same issue I was always having before with this phone. I can't install a rom. I wipe the system delvik and the cache then install a rom, then install gapps and all i get is infinite LG logo bootloop. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[Sprint LG G2] jlaroche:
Still no joy

Ok I have followed the instructions tried both .dll's changed the com port to 41. click ready the program does its thing then I get an error "Failed previous load" and Flashtools quits. Any suggestions?
[Sprint LG G2] mayford5:
Because my reading comprehension is bad

So before I do it, I want to make sure I am correct in what I am reading. If I am stock rooted and still have the stock recovery, it is okay to take the OTA as long as I don't mind losing root? If that is the case can i just use the IOROOT25 to regain root after the update or am I just stuck for right now?

I apologize but usually I understand what's going on. Lately with school, work, wife, and kids my mind is a jelly mush and can't focus long enough to cut a potato.

Thank you

Andrew
[Sprint LG G2] Robisgnarly:
yup just use io25 and you will be golden
[Sprint LG G2] mistermidas:
Has anyone tried to use freegee to install custom recovery yet? It just updated today and up until now it said ls980_zvc wasn't supported. Now apparently it is because it didn't give that message anymore and started up normally. I'm scared to use myself and try though lol
[Sprint LG G2] mayford5:
Awesome Thanks
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
You can but without a modified aboot you won't get to it. And if you don't replace the laf partition, you break download mode. Which you may or may not need
[Sprint LG G2] mistermidas:
Umm, that doesn't answer the question. Was just wanting to know if anyone had tried it yet. Besides, using the app would assume that the scripts in the app would do all of that for you anyway. The same way it downgraded aboot for the zva update
[Sprint LG G2] secret.animal:
So freegee will put modified aboot, recovery and a kernel for you to boot.
[Sprint LG G2] tomc585:
I have to comment on the battery life with this new update. I am seeing a ridiculous improvement. On ZVA , at the end of the day I would be around 30-40% battery remaining with average use. With ZVC, I started on a full charge yesterday and ran Pandora, over wifi plugged into speakers with the phone volume around 90%, from 9am-5pm and still had over 60% left on the battery! Ran it again today with the phones speaker for another 4 hrs and i am at 35%.
[Sprint LG G2] mistermidas:
For zva it auto installed modified aboot and recovery. But i don't know if it works or not for custom recovery install on zvc...which is why i asked if someone has tried it yet. Wasnt asking what's needed for it to work, i already knew that information.
[Sprint LG G2] abhinav.tella:
Yea, ZVC is actually better, I think problem is something is screwing up for some people with OTA, I had worse battery life immediately after. I rooted and accidentally deleted skyfire observer which is needed for voicemail so I installed again via ZVC.tot and now I get 7.5Hrs (50% Brightness) screen time before the 15% warning kicks in.

So basically some of the guys with low battery life might need to do a factory data reset.
[Sprint LG G2] 64mosh:
There's a new app to install twrp without breaking download mode , once you're on ZVC rooted with ioroot25, download the new app by [MENTION=270378]Cloudyfa[/MENTION] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51857807 which would install twrp and you will still be able to use download mode if you have to!

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[Sprint LG G2] leroybrute:
I used that app last night. It's called autorec. Just hit a button and done. Worked perfect!
[Sprint LG G2] pvinodnayak:
Dude first set the lg tool to flash ready. you are doing it the other way.

follow the guide below, its with screenshots and step by step very noob friendly.

http://www.rimweb.in/forums/topic/36738-how-to-unbrickunroot-lg-g2-ls980-to-complete-stock/