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[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
Dang Bootloops

Seriously need VS980 some guidance here. I am not entirely sure how it happened, but in the course of trying to flash a new ROM I seem to have gotten stuck in a perpetual bootloop. I try to boot the phone and I get the vibration, then the LG logo, vibration, logo, vibration, logo,.....the only thing I have been able to do thus far is get the phone to the "Hardware Key Control Mode" screen. I could really seriously use some help here please...thanks.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
hold down the powerbutton for 20 secs. Then press vol-&power until the lg logo shows up, release the keys and press them again immediately. If you see the factory reset screen, press the powerbutton twice. Then you should enter TWRP. If you are on KK bootloader and use bump, press Vol-&Vol+ after the LG logo shows up.

Afterwards, depending on what TWRP version you are, you can either use MTP (TWRP Version 2.8.3+) or adb sideload to install a new ROM. Search this thread for "adb sideload" for a guide how to sideload. Make sure you have installed the appropriate drivers. ;)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
I can get to the factory data reset screen. I actually have to use the volume buttons to select YES and even when I do I get a loop of LG Logo...reset...LG Logo.... Sam thing happens incidentally if I select NO.

Another annoying thing I've found is that when I try to get into download mode, I get the Android man for a brief second and then the logo...reset loop starts again. I'm beginning to think its well and truly bricked but I still get this feeling theres still some form of hope.

Well I did finally get into adbsideload....now to find the right package to send to the phone. Anyone have suggestions on an appropriate package to sideload?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
Any ROM you'd like to install. ;)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
I've tried several. Each time I get something similar to:

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Verifying update package...

E: footer is wrong

E: signature verification failed

I should add that when I follow the steps that would ordinarily get me to download mode, I get the Android man and then the loop. But then if I continue to hold the volume up key I get to:

Android system recovery <3e>

KOT49I.VS98024A test-keys

Volume up/down to move highlight:

enter button to select

reboot system now

apply update from external sdcard

apply update from cache

apply update from ADB

wipe data/factory reset

wipe cache partition

The only option which gets me anywhere besides another loop is the ADB choice ...which gets me to adb sideload. I am wondering if I have the wrong adb on my PC...

Installation aborted.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Extoid:
Hey,

I'm running the newest firmware and Android 4.4.2 for my Boost(Sprint) LG G2, framaroot won't exploit and neither will towelroot, I also tried Uproot aswell but no success, I tried stump root but it says it mifht be able to root but I need to "BruteForce" it, I'm just afraid of bricking it, and I'm not familiar w/ flashing stock roms, can someone help? LS980
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d00lz:
That's normal, choose BruteForce. It will take anywhere between 1 min - 60 mins. Be patient and enjoy the awesome music.

When it's done brute forcing you will need to reboot your device.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Extoid:
So it won't brick? I'm stock rom rn nothing custom
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d00lz:
No it shouldn't brick. Stock 4.4.2 ROM is fine to use with StumpRoot.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Extoid:
Alright haha, pretty cool music, now BruteForced. All I need to do now it Reboot it, pretty nervous but I trust that it won't brick, if it does I'll break it and claim insurance haha
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d00lz:
Yes when it's done it needs a reboot to finish off rooting your device.

Good Luck. I wouldn't worry too much, relax.

What ROM are you trying to sideload?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
Still getting nowhere....everything I have tried to sideload thus far seems to fail at signature verification. Shame I can't just use LG Flash tool via sideload. All I know is I am getting seriously frustrated here! I'd consider returning the phone to Verizon, but the factory data reset screen (which is doing me no good) clearly says ROOTED on it so I desparately need to fix the issues I'm having.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Extoid:
Still kind of nervous to reboot it, just in case it end up in a boot loop what do you suggest I do?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d00lz:
If you're this nervous about rebooting your phone after using StumpRoot, you shoudn't be modifying your phone! ;).

"IF" you somehow get into a bootloop, you can always Return to Stock Firmware.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
In an effort to fix the issues I delineated a couple posts up I still get this every time I've tried to adb sideload to fix my issues:

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Verifying update package...

E: footer is wrong

E: signature verification failed

Any ide idea what I can do about this footer and signature verification issue? Please help...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d00lz:
You never answered my question, #5137.

What mode are you in while you have access to sideload, recovery right? What recovery are you running?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
I apologize, but I didn't see your question. It was accessed from Android System Recovery <3e>. I am unable to get back to TWRM as the factory data reset screen just sends the phone into a bootloop when I attempt to get to TWRM. My end objective is to get back TWRM or CWM and a custom ROM. I'd be equally happy getting download mode to function properly so I could use the Flash Tool to go back to stock and go from there. Thanks for any help you can offer. Minorly insterseting note is that I get these errors regardless of what I try to sideload....even a text file containing a single character. Also begs another question...what really happens if a phone you return for a warranty replacement is rooted.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Extoid:
It's rooted! Haha don't know why I was so worried
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
Try to flash a bumped ROM (e.g. this one) with sideload. This should solve the problem. Just that you have a running system.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
Frustrating but apparently you gave as an example the ROM that has no download links for the ROM and thus apparently the thread is locked. I'll check for others and update. Ok I've tried a few (e.g. Vanir) in that section although I'm not sure they're "Bumped". I've seen the term but I'm not entirely clear on the meaning. Best I got was the ROM got past the previous errors and then:

assert failed: run_program("/system/bin/loki.sh") == 0

E: Error in /tmp/update.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
Damn^^ Search for another bumped rom or bump one yourself. Hopefully that solves your problem...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoatongoc:
My question is: Can I use use the global ROM for LG G2 for UK version (D802 for UK)? Are there any technical differences between the UK version and the global one? :confused:

Thanks!!!!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunyakram:
am having trouble on ls980 low signal anywhere but on same network signals are fine on any Korean variant of G2.

i flashed G2's all variants basebands on ls980 but it doesn't helped me .

any suggestions ?

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try cloudy g2 2.2
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
Just tried to flash a bumped recovery and this time it errored with /tmp/panelfix.sh

Getting even more confused and starting to think I am not entirely clear on how to properly bump something.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
You could try to flash the one made by blastgator... it is already bumped...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoatongoc:
Thanks, but I want to know about official rom, not custom rom :D

any information ? :(
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raulx222:
D802 is the international model. Use your IMEI to download the firmware for your g2 from here http://lg-firmware-rom.com/ and use that firmware with this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mj56gt:
Between D800 and D801, which one should I choose to buy from the perspective of flashing custom ROMs in the long term? The issue of slightly different bands between the two models is not of a concern for me. Is the bootloader on D801 unlocked? If so, does this fact give some advantage for D801 over D800?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
Excellent point but that is the very same bumped recovery I already tried to flash.....and it gave me the indicated error.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raulx222:
Yeah, I think the only difference between D800 and D801 are the carriers. I don't know to be other difference between them(somebody correct me if i'm wrong). All G2 models have the bootloader locked, but there are 2 tools which developers are using to bypass the bootloader: loki and BUMP, so don't worry about the bootloader:D
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mj56gt:
Thanks for the confirmation! I read somewhere that the bootloader on the T-Mobile version D801 is unlocked. This is not true?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raulx222:
You are welcome :D

And no, it's not.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
Still no luck on a resolution on getting my phone back up with only adb sideload available. There is some hope though....waiting for an answer in the bumped recovery thread. In the event I have to just send the phone back to Verizon, I am left wondering what they actually do when they get a warranty phone back? What do they really check?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mierkalioshas:
Hello guys. I've been reading this chat for a while. I only rooted my phone because Im scared of bricking it or something :p and I would like to ask which ROMs do you suggest or which are the best, I mean without big issues bugs and so on. Thank you :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacyp750:
Help!

Hi,

Got the LG G2 D802. Cloudy G3 ROM. I need to know how can I stop the activity messages on the phone. For eg, when i make a call, I get a pop up over the navigation bar with CUG written in it. It's a blue color pop up. I have the auto call recoding on via G3 tweaksbox and once the call ends, there is the pop with message Saved to voice recorder. Can someone tell me how do i stop these blue alerts..

thanks
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
Maybe this helps? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2582142

I seriously have no clue and just posting the fixes and "get the G2 back alive" methods i know....

can u use the command

adb reboot bootloader

? maybe you could flash the boot images and so on over fastboot... Would be a thing of two hours maybe, but it may work...

Depends on what you want... do you prefer Stock based (similar to the one you have installed now) roms? Do you prefer the look of the G3? Or are you a fan of vanilla android? Kit Kat or rather a Lollipop ROM (with a few, but little, bugs to expect)? Everything is a thing of preferences...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hatsumomo53:
Hey. I want to back to KK rom from Simple Lollipop rom. Are there any way to back kk other than flashing kdz ?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
If you don't want to go to stock, you can simply flash a kk ROM. If you need to go back to stock, go the kdz way.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Art Vanderlay:
Can you open an adb shell?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d00lz:
Flashing a KK rom will bring you back to 4.4. Make sure to read the ROMs installation prerequisites as some ROMs require other files to be flashed prior to the actual ROM.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mierkalioshas:
I dont know how G3 looks like :D but I liked CM rom on ny old L7. I dont know what are the differences between all these roms, but I need performance, smoothness and no bugs, issues ir errors,you know. So can you enlight me which one is the best for me? :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
CM is also available for our G2. ;) If you really want no bugs, you better take a CM11 build. I prefer SlimKat over CM11. The UI is smaller so that there is more space on the screen for the important stuff... Everything is a question of taste. ;) But if you liked CM on your N7, you will do so on the G2 too.

Some other ROMs based on KK (AOSP) and pretty bugfree:

-mahdi

-SlimKat

-ACIP

-AOSPA

-LiquidSmooth

-Vanir

-OmniROM

- And many more.... use google or look here: http://forum.xda-developer.com/lg-g2/orig-development/
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nakkivene:
My G2 can't get into Download mode. I found two solutions, one that uses linux and one that requires disassembling the device. The linux one didn't work.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hatsumomo53:
but people saying the stick lollipop rom requies some files to ho back kk. I mean I m using stick lollipop ported for d802.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
And how we should help now?! Variant? ROM previously installed? state of the phone? What have you tried yet?!

No one can help if you just post one (useless) sentence...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nakkivene:
It's model number D802. AFAIK it has kitkat, it's my brother's old phone and the settings crash when I try to find out the android version. Only few apps work normally, most of them crash when started. Keyboard doesn't work at all.

The problems started when my brother rooted the device and deleted some apps, including calendar (stupid, I know).

I can hard reset the phone but it doesn't help.

Edit 1 - It had KitKat.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
I sincerely appreciate everyone trying to help. Sadly, I still have no solution. Now I am stuck sending it back to Verizon probably. Have to wonder what are the chances they find out it was rooted? Especially since the factory data screen says it was rooted....very sad I am...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
How have you tried to get into download mode? Usually you can shut down your phone, wait a few seconds, then press the vol+ button and plug in the usb cable which is connected to your computer.

Download the kdz from here: http://lg-firmware-rom.com and try to flash it (using the

kdz to stock guide (see link in second post of this thread)) if you are able to enter the dl mode like described above.

They don't give a **** if it's written in Download mode. But I don't know how it is with Factory reset screen. Have you tried the fix I posted?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nakkivene:
I have tried the volume button way, it doesn't work.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunyakram:
am having trouble on ls980 low signal anywhere but on same network signals are fine on any Korean variant of G2.

i flashed G2's all variants basebands on ls980 but it doesn't helped me .

any suggestions ?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
They don't give a **** if it's written in Download mode. But I don't know how it is with Factory reset screen. Have you tried the fix I posted?[/QUOTE]

The only adb command that will work (at least from Windows) is sideload. It is worth trying this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2582142 .... I'll have to crank up my Ubuntu VM when I get home.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raulx222:
You could be on stock. There's a way to fix the download mode and also fix any present bugs caused by root. Download the usb driver from lg website and also download the LG Mobile Support Tool from lg website, plug in your device and open the app. Then the app should detect your phone(if an update is available, don't do it!), then click on "Settings" and "Upgrade recovery", now wait until the process is complete( do not disconnect your phone). If the tool detects the phone then this method should work for you, but I'm not sure if this will erase all the data from your phone. I think you will not lose anything, but I'm not 100% sure.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunandroid:
Yeah, that's the one I already posted. I'm sure, your G2 isn't dead. I (and it seems like no one else) just don't know how to get it back. If this guide above doesn't work, you could open a [Q]-Thread to attract more peoples attention...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nakkivene:
The software didn't recognize my phone.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raulx222:
It should work if you are on stock :/.. do you have custom recovery installed?

And you tried exactly those steps to enter in download mode and it didn't worked? http://www.android.gs/enter-download-mode-lg-g2/
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tommypacker:
Always better to learn. That's what XDA is for.

Try this one

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2559200
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxZombiePikachu:
yes it doesn't matter if you have root, flashing back to stock is like taking your phone out of the box for the first time again

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you can check out this this
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samham998:
error: device not found

It works well enough until adb usb, where I get the message *daemon started successfully* and then " error: device not found.

What gives? a driver issue maybe?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxZombiePikachu:
if you have root access have you tried using cloudys AutoRec to get recovery again and then flashing a g2 rom?

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it seems gps on kitkat is not as good as it was on jb which may be the problem

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I suggest you check out this thread which explains the issue
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juryrigger:
Remove battery saver leaf logo

ANyone know how to remove the battery saver leaf in the upper left corner? Someone said it could be done in the apps or battery menu, but I dont think thats the case?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Led Zeppelin:
[MENTION=5364308]XxZombiePikachu[/MENTION]

it doesn't work in download mode :/ i try everything except pc suite upgrade method normal way...

offline mode doesn't fix :/

edit: Finally it works :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samham998:
Cannot read

When I try to sideload it, I get the message "Cannot read". Do I have any other options?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sccerbro:
bricked lg g2

I tried that and it did not work. I did full format of phone so i have no data avaliable to revert back to. I really screwed up. I only have twrp and i think the only way for me to fix my phone is through side load. I want to get back to stock. How do I do it with sideload? Can I push stock kdz file to phone and install? Will that work?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxZombiePikachu:
no kdz files can only be flashed using back to stock method
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redkib:
Thank you

Thank you thank you XxZombiePikachu, you saved my phone thank you again :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MADNJPN:
Hi everyone! So in a few weeks I'm planning to leave SONY :D and get G2, and the only thing I'm worried about this phone is that is the camera lens that scratchable as people claim? Because almost everybody says that they get scratches no matter how they take care of the phone, well I had a lot of "fragile" phones and I really take care of my phones but I'm abit worried about this. Some say that there is protection skin over the lens, what could you add guys? Thanks in advance
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Are there any AOSP based roms right now that:

- Don't have the KitKat audio hissing problem with headphones

- Don't have network drops (a major issue to me as I use my phone for work stuff)

- Don't have major issues with random reboots

I hate, I'll repeat: I hate LGs stock rom but since my phone is probably my most used tool during a working day I need it to be fairly stable and at least be sure that I don't miss calls. I also use it to listen to music and the hissing sound makes my ears cry...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nawhrid:
google now has been disabled

Does anybody having problem with google now?

Google reporting is not available for this region error.

But I am using google now on my iPad.

So this is not a country related issue and I used google now on my previous android devices.

Can anybody give me a solution of solving it without rooting.

Thanks in advance...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redkib:
4885462 128

But i just got 10.6 gb free instead of my 24 gb what can i do to get back the 24 gb back, still thank you.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samham998:
get rid of some unused back ups maybe?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redkib:
10.6gb instead of 24.6 gb!

After flashing back to stock i just got 10.6 free gb instead og 24 free gb, how can i get back 24 gb is there any patch or any thing that can help me get back 24 gb. thank you.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samham998:
reposting because no one wants to help

Everytime I try to flash the SuperSU update that comes with Mahdi ROM I always get an error saying that the file cannot be read. I tried sideloading it and I got nothing. I tried flashing other versions, and nothing. If I try to proceed without flashing it I lose root. Will I just have to give up on Mahdi ROM? Root was working fine on Stock JB. using d802.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redkib:
still

No luck. thanks for respond.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxZombiePikachu:
Did you make sure to flash the 32gb kdz there are two of them the 16gb one for devices with 16gb and there's a 32gb kdz for devices with 32gb, usually kdz files mention either the number 16 or 32 and that's how you distinguish them

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I've had my g2 since late November and have only dropped it once(sadly that one drop broke the screen and had to replace it) so I only make sure not to drop it it's my only concern and so far the camera lens is still perfect(not a single scruff) so as long as you get a good case everything should be fine

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I am pretty sure aosp roms won't have the kk audio bug since it came with stock kk plus the knock code update(which is slowly rolling out) Will introduce a fix to this, anyways I don't use aosp so I haven't tried any of them but mandi seems to get a lot of good feedback so there's a start

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don't let your phone fall to the percentage for when battery saver get's enabled/turn it off

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have you tried grabbing spuersu installeble zip and flashing it when flashing Mahdi?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redkib:
same!

Yes i did flash 32gb kdz, but still got 10.6 gb free, tried also flashing 32gb tot file with lg flash tool but still the same, what should i do now?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nakkivene:
I haven't got custom recovery installed. I did everything on that guide.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envy-X:
Hey guys, just wondering what rom do you think has good battery life and performance. Remember im not asking for the best rom, im asking for which ones are tailored towards battery life and performance. Im looking for a nice clean looking rom which is also big free. There are too many roms for me to check out for myself which is why i am asking ?

I'm using d802 btw.