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[Verizon LG G2] litobirdy:
Oh ok, I"m on 12b stock rom and rooted.. Can i just run the TWRP 2.7 in CWM so I can have TWRP instead of CWM since it seems TWRP is taking over.
[Verizon LG G2] HueyT:
Yes. If u want to get to 24A, use Malladus 2.0.2 instructions and then you can flash any 24a Rom. Don't forget to flash xdabbeb's zip to fix "download mode" to allow TOT or KDZ to restore back to stock in case you're bricked. You could also use his instructions to get to 24A as his ROM has an amazing camera mod
[Verizon LG G2] Mindrocket:
Actually if you use the instructions in the Maladus thread,you don't have to flash xdabbeb's fix .Jake's does it all. That's how I upgraded to 24a and I've confirmed my DL mode to still work. If you upgrade the way outlined in Xdabbeb's thread then you will need to flash DL mode fix. Just figured I'd save you a step.
[Verizon LG G2] bosshog187:
Im totally lost and confused, i flashed micrmods kk rom and lost my recovery. Everytime i try to boot into recovery its just a black screen. I downloaded and ran the freedom zip but it just hangs and does nothing. It just says "daemon not running starting it now on port 5037, daemon started successfully" i am stumped please help
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
If you can boot into the ROM and this app does not work. You can try cloudyfas autorec, or flashify.

People have said that they have had adverse reactions from flashify, but I've used it fine myself.

I don't knkw how it is possible to flash a ROM and "lose a recovery" sounds like it was a bad installation of the recovery from the get go. Unless you have been using it for months and its now gone.

If that is what happened, I have no clue how it did

Sent from my Vs980 running Mahdi Beta2 24a
[Verizon LG G2] inkdaddy66:
That's pretty much as far as I got attempting to root using ioroot25
[Verizon LG G2] bosshog187:
trying flashify now ill let you know if it works

---------- Post added at 03:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:19 AM ----------

Its weird because im def rooted as i have superuser permissions and when i attempt to boot into recovery it says im rooted but just hangs on a black screen, no recovery

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Flashify worked now have recovery back, thanks for the help guys
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Busy box is installed right?

Sent from my Vs980 running Mahdi Beta2 24a
[Verizon LG G2] bosshog187:
NOt sure in the process of flashing a different rom
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
How are you flashing a ROM with no recovery?

Sent from my Vs980 running Mahdi Beta2 24a
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Micromod, what file do we run inside the zip? I have it on my laptop but it 's not working. I get a ADB demand not recognized.What am I doing wrong?

Update: Nevermind I figured it out.Thank you for the hard work.
[Verizon LG G2] mdav07:
Awesome works great! Thank you very much for your contributions to this device!
[Verizon LG G2] TabletConnect:
I cannot updated to TWRP 2.7.

I'm on 12b stock rooted and running TWRP 2.6.3.4. I followed the instructions with the One Click Tool. That went through fine.

However when I tried to install TWRP 2.7 zip file, I get a Failed. It says "Error loki-ifying the boot image. Error flashing zip '/sdcard/TWRP2.7-VS980.zip' Updating Partition details."

Am I doing this correctly? I just want to update TWRP to 2.7. When I go to their site, it does not even show the G2 as compatible so not sure how we can update. Thanks.

update: Found a working file. check: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2665527 This one installed fine. I flashed this holofied TWRP file and it worked.
[Verizon LG G2] lepa71:
How is it different than AutoRec app? Just wondering. Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
[MENTION=2522637]MicroMod777[/MENTION]

Do you think t would be best to post a 12b patched 2.7 twrp in the op?

I see a lot of people not be able to find it.

Sent from my Vs980 running Mahdi Beta2 24a
[Verizon LG G2] R0gersism:
For the 24A OTA people, does installing root change your apps dates to the year 1969? Mine did that so I restored the 24A.kdz to fix it. Just wondering before I plunge back into rooting.
[Verizon LG G2] BoostinBen:
Would anyone know why when I use IOroot25, it doesn't actually reboot the phone it just turns it off? I can see my phone in adb devices.
[Verizon LG G2] BAYOUREBEL:
Need help with brick after doing this

Ok so I was on ota kitkat and I followed guide to a t and rooted fine checked root all ok. I checked md5 sum of freedom zip and all looked fine when promted for su access and I granted and it asked if I wanted to boot into recovery I typed Y and it restarted but gave error and will not boot up now. How can I fix this brick ? Please help before my wife finds out. Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
What error u get?
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
Its already been there.
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
Never did that to mine.

U on KK?
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Weird, I didn't see it when I looked. Weird so many people are having problems getting 2.7 to stick then.

Sent from my Vs980 running Xdabbeb's 24a
[Verizon LG G2] BAYOUREBEL:
It just flashes the LG logo and glows. If I hold down vol and power button it either shows boot error in tiny writing or goes to a screen for factory reset but when I select reset it does nothing like there is no image on device.

edit

I know can get it in download mode but what now ? Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
Try this then as last resort:

edited..

Wrong link: go here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
[Verizon LG G2] R0gersism:
Reflashed the 24A KDZ file and rooted again. Apps are now showing the correct dates. Not sure what happened but a simple flash fixed it. Installed xposed framework and g2 tweaksbox. Runs like a champ.
[Verizon LG G2] BAYOUREBEL:
I can get in download mode but it just says download mode in center of screen. Is that what it needs to look like ?
[Verizon LG G2] BAYOUREBEL:
Nevermind

I just returned it to verizon today and they are sending me a replacement. The guy said on phone not to install kitkat cause they have been reporting multiple problems. I just need to figure out how to disable the update pop ups. Thanks for trying to help but I tried all day and never could get the file to push to phone even though it was detected in download mode it still gave error. If any of you with same issue have warranty, take it to verizon and they will overnight you a replacement.
[Verizon LG G2] JJT211:
Get off Stock and flash a ROM. I kept getting notifications with Stock when I was at work the other day. I didnt have time to do anything so I kept pressing install later. Well after a while it forced itself and tried to update. Luckily I already had a TWRP installed and that kept it from updating but my phone was stuck in bootloop. There's a thread around to fix that ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2451696 )and kill the update so im still on 4.2 but I just went ahead and flashed an AOSP rom and now im not getting anymore notifications.
[Verizon LG G2] coolguy71261:
how long should the process take on 12b?

all it has done is just find the phone
[Verizon LG G2] BAYOUREBEL:
Well I would install a rom but everytime I tried to flash twrp it would brick it. I aint messing with it anymore. Never had this much trouble with a phone recovery. Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] BoostinBen:
Yep, I'm on KK. I flashed the debloated version located in the Verizon mods section. Everything works well and the debloat stuff is gone, it's just when I use IOroot25, and when it goes to reboot into recovery, it never actually reboots that I can tell. I'm wondering if it's a driver issue?

If so, how do I install these drivers that came with that thread? I particularly want the USB one for when the phone is off, as all of the ones when the phone is on are installed and working. So I can use adb while in recovery. There are .exe files in the download but none actually execute anything nor install anything.

Thanks.
[Verizon LG G2] BAYOUREBEL:
Unbricked my G2

I ended up installing drivers for phone and then LG Mobile Support Tool. Put phone into download mode and hooked up via usb to pc. Ran the LG tool and waited till it detected my phone then I clicked on Options, then Update Recovery and it took like 30 mins and after that my phone booted up normally. Thanks for trying to help me.
[Verizon LG G2] lepa71:
Does this downgrade bootloader like autorec does if I'm on 24B OTA? Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] kude87:
Does the return to stock method in the OP work on the latest 24a OTA 4.4.2? As a previous samsung user, I get nervous about downgrading firmwares.
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
Yes for both.
[Verizon LG G2] holsteinmoo:
Can this method be modified to flash CWM touch? I like TWRP and am thankful for it but have preferred CWM touch. I tried to flash it using another post and a loki_flash method with no luck...was really frustrating.
[Verizon LG G2] abbazaba:
Was this successful for you? I'm about to do the same and all the talk of failures is making me a little nervous.... Thank you.
[Verizon LG G2] deny_kei:
Those methode was right, i did it and it is very simple as long as you follow the instruction. Install twrp never been simple and easy as this one. Thanks to the great developer who make this happen.

VS980 Verizon
[Verizon LG G2] getut:
This thread is layed out nicely and helps fill in a bunch of knowledge gaps but I still see one that trips me up that it would be nice on the first post on this thread or at LEAST answered somewhere in the thread.

If you are ALREADY rooted, custom ROM, custom recovery etc. is it possible yet to flash the 24A modem and run any current custom ROMS with it... and if so what is the process for that?

For example is the process

12A/B custom recovery + CM11 of at least a certain date --> flash 24A recovery --> flash 24A (KK) radio

or some other path to get there if there even is one yet without having to go back to any stock ROM.
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
There are three other threads that have the steps necessary to go from a rooted 12B bootstack to a 24A without having to unroot and root again. Basically you have to flash the 24A bootstack and laf file(Download mode).
[Verizon LG G2] JJT211:
One of them here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2715408
[Verizon LG G2] BoostinBen:
Alright so my original issue (did not pertain to anything instructed in this thread) was that I totally lost recovery when I flashed the debloated version of KK. 24A worked perfectly fine, but I could not attain root since IOroot25 requires the phone to boot into recovery to push the .zip file. What I ended up doing was reverting back to 10B via the TOT method (KDZ methods would NOT work for some reason), taking the OTA which put me on 11A, then I followed Malladus' 2.0.2 instructions and am now on 24A with full root and 2.7* TWRP. TWRP's 2.7* install worked perfectly for me by using Flashify, flashing via CWM's app and flashing via CWM's actual recovery itself.

I only have a question which I'm pretty sure was address but I want to make sure. Those of us on Malladus' 24A ROM will probably be all set to flash other 24A ROMs down the road, right? The instructions' prep to go from 1.x.x baseband to 24.x via TWRP did everything required to set the phone up for future KK ROMS, correct?
[Verizon LG G2] lemonfugu:
This answers my questions. I thought the same, but I have a G2 being shipped to me tomorrow and didn't wanna be stuck on stock after taking the OTA or getting a brick from flashing blindly. Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] Ernest157:
So I just got my G2 back from a insurance claim and i want to install a custom recovery on it. I tried the KitKat 24a one click method but everytime i hit yes to reboot it seems that the phone wont boot into the system it just says boot certification verify error (something along those lines), i tried it twice and got the same error twice. any idea what might be causing it to soft brick?
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
You have to root first with IOroot25, then run the freedom tool to flash recovery.
[Verizon LG G2] lemonfugu:
MD5 Mismatch

Hmmm I keep getting a mismatch for the MD5 you posted. Am I doing something wrong with that step? Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] lemonfugu:
Nevermind

It was that I used the .bat for a checksum. Not the zip....derp
[Verizon LG G2] Ernest157:
I have it rooted already with IOroot. Not sure why I am getting the word
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Exactly what are you getting? When you say soft brick does that mean it reboots? I know I had a hard time to get the computer to recognize the phone but I got mine to work. Is your phone on Verizon?
[Verizon LG G2] Ernest157:
Yeah I am on Verizon. So basically once I flash the recovery and press y to reboot in the tool, the phone turns on but doesn't get past the LG screen.

On the top left corner of the screen text comes out saying something along the lines of boot certification error. Then the LG logo fades away but the system doesn't go any further then the LG logo.

And the recovery isn't installed when I try to get into recovery, I can only get into download mode which is how I managed to reflash stock and I'm able to use my phone now.

Thanks for replying too.
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
That is weird. Did you download the latest Verizon drivers? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869

What windows version are you running? Did you check MD5 to make sure it matches with the OP?
[Verizon LG G2] Ernest157:
I may not have the latest drivers but I don't think that could be the issue since I can successfully get root. I'm running Windows 8, I may try if on my desktop instead of my surface although it's worked with my surface before. And yes the md5 sum do match.

I got my new g2 from the insurance company and when I did i took the 24a Verizon ota not sure if that one was any different from the one that was leaked originally.

I may just downgrade back to 11a and take the 12b ota then do the manual flash of the leak that was posted a while back since that worked on my older g2
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
The OTA should not matter, I did the 24A OTA then rooted and installed recovery using the freedom tool kit without any issues. Try using the desktop, I used my laptop and everything went fine without a hitch.
[Verizon LG G2] bleedingthru:
I just got my replacement today and it shipped with 24a and these tools worked awesomely thanks a shat ton
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
Thank you so much [MENTION=2522637]MicroMod777[/MENTION] for the TWRP tool. Worked flawlessly. Awesome job!
[Verizon LG G2] cloakzore:
I've tried running this tool and it doesn't do anything for me. I have USB debugging enabled and have it set on Internet Connection - Ethernet. When I run the tool, it just hangs on *daemon started successfully* and never finds the phone.

Any help? I just got the phone and am running the 24A release.

EDIT: Never mind, I just never got the "allow debugging" prompt. What worked for me is unplugging and plugging the phone back in while it hung on the *daemon started successfully* part. It then prompted me for USB debugging access.
[Verizon LG G2] Melodycd:
I was on 12B Verizon. Rooted. Used the script to install TWRP. After going into TWRP i tryed to install TWRP 2.7.xx. But i got error about loki patch. When i try to reboot to system i am stuck in bootloop. What should i do now? I can't even get into TWRP. (((
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
Can you get into download mode? Sounds like you will have to go back to stock. If you do, then go back to 12B, take the OTA for 24A, then root, then flash 2.7 TWRP. That is what I did and no issues and still have download mode.
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Have you used the hard keys to get back into recovery? If the flash failed it would just fail, shouldn't make you boot loop.

Did you try to flash one of the new ones? Deestroy doesn't like to patch our twrp correctly, so get the holofied one from g2 themes and apps and that will flash.

Or download flashify from the play store and extract the boot image from the zip. That's how I updated to 2.7.1 from 2.7.0

Sent from my Vs980
[Verizon LG G2] Melodycd:
I can't go into system. And i can't go into TWRP. How to enter Download mode? Unplug phone and press POWER + VOL UP? This combination did nothing. Pressing POWER + VOL DOWN brings me to hardware buttons etc... And nothing else. ((
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Download mode is up and power while the USB is plugged into the computer.

Sent from my Vs980
[Verizon LG G2] Melodycd:
Do you have root on your phone? It looks like you don't.

After i installed twrp via this great tool i got boot loop. But it was my fault, i used the wrong version of twrp to upgrade. Check your root status via root checker on Play store.

Just missed you made root via ioroot. Did u check root status after? Did you have screen on and on desktop when tried this installer? As far as i remember there's a permission window popping up on the phone when installing twrp.
[Verizon LG G2] phoenixaldana01:
can i use towelroot to root and use this for twrp and if so i use kit kat 24a at the bottom of page 1 please help
[Verizon LG G2] beddachedda:
on 12b CM (with twrp 2.7, and rooted) and terrible with ADB commands

can this tool get me to 24a without pulling my hair out?
[Verizon LG G2] drivenby:
Hello I just bought a brand new Verizon g2.

It says it's "vs98024a"

Basically that means I have to use the 24a OTA stuff right?

Is there a difference between phones that took the official OTA and the ones that came with 24a pre-installed like mine?

By following the instructions on the op I will be able to root and install a recovery , right?

I have read 10 pages of this topic so far and I have a pretty good idea I just wanted confirmation before doing anything, so sorry beforehand
[Verizon LG G2] greyhd:
No difference if it came preloaded or you did the OTA. Just have all the files on the computer and follow the instructions in the OP and you will be fine.
[Verizon LG G2] control187:
Took me 10 minutes this morning. Worked like a dream.
[Verizon LG G2] evolishesh:
How do you go back to stock 24a?
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Use the lg flash tool with the 24a tot or kdz

Sent from my Vs980 running Aicp 4.4.4_r2
[Verizon LG G2] evolishesh:
I can't see to find the 24a tot..
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
They might only have the kdz for it. You checked Google I take it?

Sent from my Vs980 running Aicp 4.4.4_r2
[Verizon LG G2] evolishesh:
Yes.. I figured it out before you responded.. Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] jpcdeux:
So, to be safe can I use this on 24A if I used Brute instead of iroot? Sorry if that's a stupid question. Rather be safe than sorry
[Verizon LG G2] jpcdeux:
Anyone?
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
This is just an assumption, I do not know exactly. But if you have root, I don't see why this wouldn't work...
[Verizon LG G2] mulhiny:
pardon my asking, as I'm sure it's been covered, but my eyes are bleeding from reading and searching.

I don't feel clear as to whether or not I can flash asop and stock based roms or just stock based. I'm on 24a rooted with recovery via this thread.

If anyone can help answer, much appreciated.

Thanks to the OP for a pain free root process! :good::good:
[Verizon LG G2] jpcdeux:
Read the cm11 thread. It states the hassle you have to go through. They have to be custom for this device and its a lot of work to get it running it seems.
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Clean flash and flash aosp if you want.

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Verizon LG G2] mulhiny:
Sorry, meant to update my post. I have found that I can flash AOSP with little hassle. I recently flashed Mahdi Rom. The OP contained a special Verizon zip. Flashed Rom, gapps, and the carrier zip and I was in business.

Based my reply above, can I flash any AOSP? Do I need that carrier zip for all? I feel like I've searched around but can't get a definitive answer.

Thank you both for the replies.
[Verizon LG G2] darby427:
You can flash any AOSP rom as long as their is a carrier version for it. For example, there is a specific CM version for the vs980 as well as a specific AOKP version. You cant flash a rom that is intended for the D800 only. The developer must have a specific vs980 version
[Verizon LG G2] mulhiny:
Thank you for clearing that up for me. Much appreciated!
[Verizon LG G2] Bxrider117:
Trouble running ioroot25

My 2nd G2 got wet in a rain storm in my pocket and the screen got damaged. I just received my replacement and it can preinstalled with 24a. I am trying to run ioroot25 and when I connect the phone, the root.bat just runs and the screen disappears. Nothing happens as far as the next steps. I ve done this 2 other times but i can not get it to work, does anyone have any suggestions to help me out.

I do not understand what I am doing wrong, I can run the old ioroot for the older version and my computer recognizes the phone but stops me because the 24a rom can not be rooted through the old ioroot.

Update- Never mind, I figured it out. I did nt extract files from zip. I was trying to run it from zip file
[Verizon LG G2] darby427:
thats something I would and have done! :) so did ioroot25 install twrp as well? I am assuming it loki's it too? I am in the same boat as you.. release day g2 that i dropped.. have a new one on the way the will most likely have 24a

** nevermind.. just looked at the batch file and see that it does loki it! Now I just need to get the phone and add dr87's custom twrp.. in going back to the galaxy nexus for the last few days shows how much I miss the g2
[Verizon LG G2] xttapolatakettle:
Here's a TWRP 2.8.0.1 recovery.lok for vs980 that I already loki'ed via the 12B aboot. It can replace the one in KITKAT-24A-FREEDOM.zip/bin

http://d-h.st/2zW

recovery.lok md5:36732e3bcfa03706ca7d1cc5baa2875e
[Verizon LG G2] markrulesallnow:
will this root the new OTA that is floating around?
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
Unfortunately, no.
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
Root works on 26A with ioroot listed on OP, same as used for 24. Also Freedom works on 26A to get custom recovery again. Not sure it will boot though on 26A as I didn't test that. After running Freedom on 26A I went to recovery and restored my backup.

So if your stuck after getting the OTA for 26A or got a new G2 with 26A and want to flash custom roms, then Freedom will get you there!!!! :)
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
No sh!t? Well then, looks like I'll tot back to stock them taking some ota's! Thank you, [MENTION=2522637]MicroMod777[/MENTION]!
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
Sorry, double posted in my excitement.
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
What I did was I .tot back to full stock 11. Then I used the LG Software Upgrade Assistant to get to 24. Rooted ROM, then used the Manual OTA to get to 26A. Did a system.img and boot.img backup. Then I ran Freedom Tools to get my custom recovery back and flashed back to a Global ROM.

So your not stuck on 26A stock if you don't' want to.
[Verizon LG G2] steve.messer84:
so did you have to flash the stock recovery to do a manual ota?
[Verizon LG G2] HueyT:
You have to KDZ back to 24A stock to get the OTA. This will get rid of root, custom recovery and reset you back to stock recovery, stock rom, and allows you to get OTA straight to 26A. If you don't do KDZ, you will boot loop in whatever custom recovery you have currently (TWRP, CWM, Philz). I even tried to flash a stock 24A bootstack with stock recovery which did allow me to download the OTA, but on reboot to install the 26A download, it errored out and wouldn't install. Thus, I had to KDZ back to 24A stock before I can do OTA.

Once you're on 24A stock, you should IOROOT25 to root it and then do the 26A OTA update which will retain root. Then AutoRec or Freedom will let you install custom recovery TWRP 2.7.0.0. Then you're back in business. 26A baseband and partitions will work with all custom stock-based roms and all custom AOSP-based roms.
[Verizon LG G2] evol4g:
so does anyone have a link for the most recent lg drivers? my phone wont install the drivers when set as ethernet
[Verizon LG G2] HueyT:
http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00520120427 :good: