yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG Optimus G Pro] ssgswjohnson:
Lol, ok. Ill try to keep it in check.

I didnt even think about using ROM toolbox for it. Ive got the backup complete so ill give the recove a try. Thanks for helping with the training wheels you two.

Sent by Optimus Prime

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Everything went well. No issues seen so the towelroot seems fine. Thanks for all the help

Sent by Optimus Prime
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
NEWS: The update DID install twice on my phone. BUT surprisingly it detected the phone was rooted and actually quit without installing. I got an error that " suspected of rooting, install failed" (something like that) and my phoine booted back normally. So the new update is notborking phones. That's my latest experience. I am using the recovery and root I have posted.
[LG Optimus G Pro] mityman50:
I'm not sure I follow. What update installed? Could you root after taking the OTA update?

Also, any clues why the dll and tot you used aren't working for me? I'm using a newer version of LGFlashTool, that's the only thing that's different, but I'm using it with the substituted MegaLock.dll file that gets around the problems of the version in your OP.

I get an error that says "BIN model is different." And then "Check DLL or BIN File!" But everything is the same.

EDIT: Downloaded the files directly from Hyelton and it works now. Dunno why but don't care!
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
Notwithstanding [MENTION=5676202]mityman50[/MENTION] comments -and they are solid- the root method that I use here is based on my experiences with other root methods not working well. With my current root and recovery, I have made backups of KitKat, and restore as needed.

I have then also flashed Lollipop ROMs, then used my method to come back to stock KitKat and then restore by backed up KitKat ROM . The specific stock that I specifically used is linked in the post.....it has allowed to me to gO back and forth among ROMs, the flash back to stock and still root and add recovery.

I do not recommend towelroot since it has been shown to be incompatible with KitKat, although some people have reported using it. This was known when KitKat first came out. I never bothered to recheck towelroot since I found a more foolproof method. Also, this alternate method is able to survive the OTA sent by ATT. I explained that before. And this has proved to be very surprising since I was hit two times at work, but I survived through them. There are also methods to block the software OTA from even downloading/checking, which then makes everything safe.

0. All the steps in my OP go hand in hand. After much research, I found a combination of flash, root and recovery that consistently works. So changing this equation arbitrarily is not recommended.

1. I also do not recommend Freegee since unless you are careful to flash the correct version of CWM you can get a bootloop. This is not a killer since I have a separate post how to gwet out of the boot loop without erasing anyhting,.

2. In my experience for KitKat there are no sure shortcuts. One is ALWAYS better off starting from a pure stock using the LG flash tool. This is the safest starting point.

3. Also anytime you get borked by an update the LG flash tool method allows you to get your phone back and then after root/recovery you can flash back your backup and your back to normal.

4. BUT using LG flash tools requires some getting used to, so many people seem intimidated by it. Once you figure it out, it is bread and butter. I did not put up a tutorial because there are many and In would just be reinventing the wheel. But I willmput a LG Flashntool tutorial for the sake mof completeness and my own information.

I have more pointers to add, but will do so in the morning as it is now 3 AM!!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
1. The update runs, but when it reboots to downloads mode to install it quits and my phone reboots normally and I get the error that root was detected and so update was aborted. So my phone remains untouched. I am on v20g, so I presume the version in OTA is the small 5 MB v 20h. I have not examined the update version by opening it up..... I don't know if ATT intentionally is avoiding bricking peoples phones, or the root method is more robust that it prevents install and the update detects this and quits.

2. Yes, my older version of LG Tools now does not work for me too, and I have edited my post to contain the newer version along with the Megalock and phone DLL. This package as a whole works. The phones specific DLL (not just Megalock is also very important). Also note that you must download the April 28 2014 TOT file. This file is now linked in my OP.
[LG Optimus G Pro] mityman50:
Oh interesting. That's bizarre. Like I said, I just get your method to work using the 20g tot from Hyelton. Like, just got it. Everything worked exactly as instructed. So that's odd that you're getting the same error as 20h.

I know towelroot will still work, if you wanna go that route.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hawkwind212:
Starting from oem 4.1.2 is suppose to give you a better chance at the deep sleep, and hence,why towel root is not a issue for some people. I don't agree with you regarding freegee, base on my experience it is the other way around. Each time I install the newer touch version of cwm, I get the recovery boot loop whenever I do the volume up + power buttons to get into the recovery. Which is an issue that many people have reportedly. I don't understand what you said about freegee, choose cwm carefully else get bootloop. Choose which cwm? There are only two choices in freegee, either twrp or cwm.
[LG Optimus G Pro] ssgswjohnson:
I guess i did something wrong. I attempted to use AOKP from within ROM toolbox. It failed after going into my recovery. I read up and realized it failed because i didnt have pro installed. I went ahead and rebooted figuring id work on it again later. When i picked my phone back up, it had wiped everything. I was seeing the att setup screens. It also wiped my recovery that i had made earlier so i couldnt just recover that way. I probably should have stored a recovery on the external sd, rather than just the internal. Learning experience.

For now im going to leave my OGPro as is, and im going to practice on my old moto bionic until i am better versed. I appreciate the advice i got in this thread. You all have been very helpful and patient.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hawkwind212:
Sorry to hear that. But I'm glad you can see it as a part of the growing pain and the learning process. As you have already learn about keeping the recovery backup on the external sddisk in the future (that's the reason why I don't like the devices that can't use external sddisk), keep some important files such as flashed version 6.0.4.7 cwm recovery zip file (in case you get into a recovery boot loop). Files like madmacks modem and the rom that you're using, so you can quickly rebuild the phone incase you soft brick it. My final two cents will be to invest in a good backup app like Titanium Backup. It's a good backup app, plus there are a lots of good system Utilities in it, that allowe you to do things such as deleting the bloat wares and moving app into the system directory. Of course now you know to keep the backup directory in the external sddisk
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
The latest problem that 'ssgswjohnson' just had with ROM toolbox is one reason I suggest staying away from automatic software (like Freegee) until one has a decent backup plan to restore a phone using the basic/less auto methods. Freegee used to cause boot loops when KitKat ROMs were first released, until the correct version of CWM was figured out by other people's trial and error. So unless these programs update quickly, they have a good chance of borking the device, since they are most likely lagging behind the development for any given device. I am not dissing these auto programs, but I think they are not the best way to "learn".

Re the CWM, as far as I know v6.0.4.7 down to 6.0.1.1 works on KitKat, but any touch version just fails quite badly. I have other devices and the exact same thing happens with touch versions of CWM. TWRP has been really buggy on KitKat and I do not know of the advances with Twrp, and I stayed away from it.

Just my experiences and 2 cents... :)

[MENTION=3669967]hawkwind212[/MENTION] Please don't get me wrong, since I really appreciate you contributing to the thread, as I do [MENTION=5676202]mityman50[/MENTION].
[LG Optimus G Pro] chrisdotjan:
Can someone explain me why this CWM cannot mount neither internal nor external SD?

I've installed this unofficial european Kitkat for e986 v20a , rooted with towelroot and installed supersu & busybox manually. My phone still shows up as 986 and isn't supported by Free Gee anymore. It get's an error.

So I've installed this CWM from first post and cannot mount any sdcards anymore.

Update: This apk seemed to fix the error which caused Free Gee not to work. Now Free Gee could install CWM as usual.

I'm still confused.... I' new to LG phones. What does the option "Loki support" in CWM exactly means?
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
Everything you want to know about "loki" and then some....

https://github.com/djrbliss/loki Scroll down the page.

Try this also http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...d-bootloader-on-att-and-verizon-lg-g2-models/
[LG Optimus G Pro] hawkwind212:
That was another confusion regarding which version of cwm to install. So far the most stable ones that haven't given me any issue are version 6.0.44 and 6.0.47. Lately my rom tool box keeps trying to install version 6.0.38 on my device, but it will not install because something about not have enough space. Regarding freegee, I was just saying that I have no issue with the app when I get to using it. I started to use lg e980 about a year after it came out. By then freegee was a recommendat app by many on xda forum. I agree with you on the issue of cwm touch version. Even the suppose fix script didn't fix the recovery bootloop problem. I really don't use the recovery for anything else other than to install the rom. So I will stay with version 6.0.47 for now.
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
Re TWRP, I can confirm that this version from the viet forum works fine with LG G Pro and even the touch works great !

http://lgviet.com/forum/threads/lg-g-pro-f240lsk-e988-e980-twrp-recovery-2-8-1-0.33587/

I installed using the apt and it went real smooth. It reboots perfect, and has been running for a few hours now.

It is in Vietnamese. You need to use Google translate.....since I do not want to take away credit from the author. Use the apt link. There is something about this TWRP does not need the CWM loki fix, but since this a translation I am not sure I understand .
[LG Optimus G Pro] hawkwind212:
I have play around with it a while back, and it does look promising. The only problem is that I can't get it to see my /storage directory, which means it can't see my external sddisk. Without the external sddisk there is really no point for me to use the custom recovery (another thing I really don't get about all these migration to the cloud based storage backup, what happens when you can't get to the network?). One thing though I found that copy of twrp to be very useful, when ever I get stock in the recovery loop, all I had to do is flash that copy of twrp, and then, vola, im out of the loop. No need for flashing and factory reset, and I get to keep all my data. Just have to make sure I keep a copy of the twrp on my internal storage.
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
Yes, the external SD card is not seen. A big negative....... but it is very stable.

Does CWM see the external SD Card..... I don't even remember now, since I have not flashed anything in a while. You are using CWM 6.0.4.7, right? I had 6.0.4.4... (Thanks for the boot loop tip!)

Re the "cloud" storage nonsense. Yes, if you do not have a good data plan, what's the point. And the amount of time it takes back and forth with the data is meaningless. The way Google and these business are trying to re-write the need for SD cards is depressing.....

EDIT: CWM 6.0.4.7 DOES recognize the external sd card. So that is a keeper! Thanks, [MENTION=3669967]hawkwind212[/MENTION] !
[LG Optimus G Pro] ssgswjohnson:
So 6047 sees the external and doesn't loop? Or do they all loop to some degree?
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
6.0.4.7 does not seem to loop. I can also recommend the twrp I linked to, but SD carxd will not be seen. The apk in the OP is 6.0.4.4 and works fine too.

I also tried Freegee and it loads 6.0.4.7, and works fine like hawkwind212 said.
[LG Optimus G Pro] bgboii:
This guide doesn't seem to work for the e980. Idk why but I really need to get this phone fixed.
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
What's the problem? And what did you try? What specifically is not working?
[LG Optimus G Pro] hawkwind212:
Now I remember, the other day I saw on this forum that there was a mod version of the twrp that you mentioned. The mod version is supposedly able to see the external sddisk.

Edit: never mind what I said above, the sddisk doesn't work in this version either apparently.
[LG Optimus G Pro] anindyam1272:
Questions!

Hey there everyone! I am from India and have an unlocked LG at&t e980. I wanted to update it to KK but couldn't, through the mobile updater application as it gave me a 'not registered' error. So, after I found this thread, I only had two questions. 1) Will this update erase everything on my phone and 2) Will it re-lock the phone. As in, like the network lock would be locked again thus making it kinda useless?

Thanks.
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
Yes, the phone will still be fully erased. FULLY. Everything.

No, it cannot relock the phone.

And don't update with the over the air update, as it will cause a boot loop and you have to reflash....Although since you will not be on ATT the update won't run in the first place (not registered error). This "not registered error" can be ignored.

Good luck!
[LG Optimus G Pro] jcgss77:
Which version of Android is the firmware link on the OP? I am looking for 4.1.2 to flash to my e980, direction to a link is appreciated.

I am also wondering which dll to use, in Hyelton's thread I can only seem to find one, and that is in the ATT folder on his download page. We use that one for all OS flashes?

Would flashing your method over a phone already rooted with cm10.2 and running twrp recovery cause any issues, or would I have to return to stock first?
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
This version is KitKat 4.4. Please go here for all early versions.

Http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2438088

Also the DLL changes with software version.

These versions are all UNROOTED FULL ORIGINAL STOCK ....so it can return your phone to original factory software and fully - fully- erase everything.

Good luck!
[LG Optimus G Pro] kiccuss:
Dll

Hi. i'll try this guide to fix my constant reboot phone, but can't see where to download the dll for the TOT post in the OP.

Am i missing something?¿..

Thanks!..
[LG Optimus G Pro] hawkwind212:
Have you try a different battery? Which ROM are you using?
[LG Optimus G Pro] kiccuss:
Beattery it's fine. Reboot came from ROM [SE V6.x]. No matter now: Brick -hard- my phone...

:silly:

Thanks for answering!..

:cowboy:
[LG Optimus G Pro] hawkwind212:
Man, sorry to hear about you hard bricking the phone. Try unbricking it with the external SD disk method.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2829684
[LG Optimus G Pro] NOOBHEADFORLIFE:
Good looking out bro

Thanks bro for doing all that research and putting all that info into one easy to understand thread for people like use to use :good: but I had to read to a few post in the thread before I tried it on my phone , I rather be safe than sorry ahaha
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
No problem. I do the same. Did it work for you?
[LG Optimus G Pro] NOOBHEADFORLIFE:
yeah i tried it last night and it installed a custom ( CWM ) recovery on my phone just like it said and what not :good: but after testing it out a bit i came a cross a few problems with it and they are #1 i cant change the custom ( CWM ) recovery to philzrecovery , twrp recovery or even just update the custom recover the app installed to a later version . and #2 i cant install a custom rom like CM12.1 or lower ( i cant say if other roms not going to installed as well , i only have CM rom at the moment ) . im still in the testing faze so that's all i can say that's not working for now ;)
[LG Optimus G Pro] chappatti:
IF YOU ARE ON THE STOCK 4.4 GPRO ROM:

Ok. Download FreeGee from the app store. (app is named FreeGee Free **ROOT Required" by Seth Shelnutt). It comes with loki fix.

Like this : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee_free&hl=en

Install the app. Follow the images on the website to figure out how to flash CWM 6.0.4.5.

Flash the CWM recovery that it comes with. Reboot INTO recovery.

Then you can flash any recovery you want after that. Besides version CWM version number, for a successful recovery flash with FreeGee you will see the font size on the recovery changed as soon as it boots.

Then I would flash the latest Philz for the phone.

Good luck !
[LG Optimus G Pro] NOOBHEADFORLIFE:
thanks for that info but there's no need for me to do all that , i downgraded back to 4.1.2 just a few minuets a go and its all good :good: ! P.S I WAS ON STOCK 4.4.2 TOT NOT ON A CUSTOM ROM :D
[LG Optimus G Pro] br@inmatr:
Hi, my LG OG PRO is stuck in "secure boot error! Cause: boot certification verify". Will this method work for my phone?:(
[LG Optimus G Pro] irt118:
yes, It will work.
[LG Optimus G Pro] br@inmatr:
I'll give this another shot, thanks. I've been tearing what little hair I have on my head ever since AT&T's indecent proposal with my phone.:mad:
[LG Optimus G Pro] br@inmatr:
Question. Should I remove all of the LG mobile device drivers previously installed on my PC? Also, in disconnecting the internet, should I set the time back to August 2012 or earlier?:confused:
[LG Optimus G Pro] br@inmatr:
Hey, guys. I gave this another go and here is the error message:

Change to DL mode

Can't change to download mode

F0000002

DOWNLOAD FAIL!! in red

I even replaced the megalock.dll file before launching the flash tools app. Am I missing something here?:confused::mad::confused:
[LG Optimus G Pro] irt118:
Try the KDZ method.
[LG Optimus G Pro] br@inmatr:
Softbricked AT&T LG OG PRO

I've tried it and it keep giving me phone connection errors. On the TOT flash method, I have LGGLASHv151.dll under DLL. Should I update the .dll file and try again? Like I mentioned earlier, KDZ method is either not working or I'm missing a critical step in this flashing process. I've been at this for 2 weeks and it's frustrating not to have a backup phone when the main phone acts up.:mad::mad::mad:
[LG Optimus G Pro] irt118:
With the KDZ method, the phone connection errors is normal, just ignore it and don't click any button, you will see that the % is still running. Just wait until the process is completed.
[LG Optimus G Pro] br@inmatr:
I'll give it another shot tonight. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again for your help.
[LG Optimus G Pro] br@inmatr:
Here's three attachment I've uploaded. Tell me if you see anything weird about these pics.:silly:
[LG Optimus G Pro] br@inmatr:
Here's three attachment I've uploaded. Tell me if you see anything weird about these pics.:silly:

The CSE FLASH button is missing, there are errors reading the chipset and the progress bar disappears.:eek:

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Sorry. They didn't upload in last post. Weird.:rolleyes:
[LG Optimus G Pro] br@inmatr:
Sorry. They didn't upload in last post. Weird.:rolleyes:
[LG Optimus G Pro] irt118:
Choose "CDMA" in "Select Type" and you will have "CSE Flash".
[LG Optimus G Pro] br@inmatr:
I have a question about that. Is the latest version of the flash tools buried somewhere within this forum? If so, I'll look for it. For some reason, the version I have does not show "CDMA" under select type. It's puzzling.:silly::eek::silly:
[LG Optimus G Pro] irt118:
You're using the latest version.

you can follow the guide here
[LG Optimus G Pro] Veins515:
After installing this Rom i cant get my touch to work.

Please help me, after installing this ROM i cant get my touch to work, but if i downgrade to the stock firmware, the touch work :/ i dont know what to do, i did the exact same thing over and over again and keeps failing the touch dunno why :/

Would appreciate any help of you guys.
[LG Optimus G Pro] davcataa:
Great guide! Thank you for this! :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] ThaHawk:
This as a very helpful thread! As ive become one firmware flashing motha foryah :cowboy:
[Sony Cross-Device General] Kuato:
Original thread at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2745503

Regards :)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] heldc:
Never mind, it turned out that what she'd done was uninstall supersu, so reinstalling it from the market actually fixed things, after a reboot.

A not so techy friend whose tablet I had rooted somehow managed to unroot it. But TWRP is still installed and functional. We're about 600 miles apart, so I can't easily reroot it for her, and I spent 3 hours tonight trying to walk her through autoroot via chat, and it just will not work.

Is there a way to reroot via twrp?

She's on 4.3, build JSS15J.P600UEUBMK1
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GalaxyBrickMaker:
is there anyone who sells mainboards for the samsung galaxy tab 2?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tokenpoke:
Not that I know of but you can get a damaged one on eBay for like $100 and replace the board yourself.
[Networking] Jubb:
Hi,

im trying to setup my I-mate pocket pc phone edition to connect to my LAN via the USB cradle however i cant find an Remote NDIS driver for my computer (win xp) and am having all kinds of trouble finding the drivers apparently included in XP. anyone got any ideas?
[Moto X Accessories] aviwdoowks:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OTTERBOX-IM...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Tire tread & sticky.
[Moto X Accessories] knightblaze:
Amzer makes silicon cases but they are dust magnets. I remember iPhones having the otter box impact and loving it. Much better feel
[Moto X Accessories] aviwdoowks:
I went with the Defender as the closest I could find for my Maxx.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2417689
[Moto X Accessories] James4.0:
check out the Trident cases.
[Droid RAZR M General] MiasmicTaco:
Issue resolved.
[Droid RAZR M General] Coronado is dead:
Try using RSD to restore to the same version (4.4.2). I've gotten that wireless issue before, and I just had to format userdata and reinstall the update to get it working.
[Droid RAZR M General] kaitoukid93:
just roll back to orginal firmware by using RDS and after that,use OTA update
[Droid Ultra General] ethancedrik:
Here is the Google Now launcher. I have it running on my Droid Maxx and have had no problems with it, other than the icons looking rather big. I attached the apk from a Google Play edition moto g if you want to try it out

I still prefer the default ASOP KitKat launcher though
[Droid Ultra General] hub1:
I like the GEL launcher, but on my Ultra it disables pocket detection to shut off the screen when you put it in your pocket or lay it face down. Are you experiencing this on your phone?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] An.dr.omie:
I'm am looking for an alternative download link for the firmware mention here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51668378&postcount=204

Title: Android 4.4 - Blur_Version.176.44.1.falcon_cdma.USC.en.US (Boost US) (CDMA Only!)

Filename: USC_XT1031_4.4.2_KXB20.9-1.10-1.9_CFC_1FF.xml.zip

Having trouble with the FileFactory download. Have tried downloading multiple times from different machines and it never completes. Anybody with a copy of this firmware that could provide a link I would be much appreciated. Need it to fix my only phone.