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[G3 General] jpf566:
My phone is soft bricked and I can't reflash because I'm getting a "Model Information Check FAIL!" Error, I'm using the only Verizon G3 rom there seems to be, anyone have any ideas??

Thanks!
[G3 General] hyelton:
That would be because the ROM you where running was most likely built on ROM for a different model.
[G3 General] jpf566:
I was running the stock G3 rom that it came with from Verizon, I'm just trying to get it functioning again. Anyone have any idea what the issue could be?
[G3 General] hyelton:
Had you changed your build prop?
[G3 General] jpf566:
Yes, I edited one portion of that to adjust the DPI, which is when this whole mess started. :(
[G3 General] hyelton:
There's where it falls then, did it involve changing the phone model? 50% of people that come here for the G2 and G3 are due to build prop changes go wrong.
[G3 General] jpf566:
The only thing I changed was this "ro.sf.lcd_density=560"

Is my phone bricked??? :confused::crying:
[G3 General] hyelton:
As brought up and said a million times here. If your phone shows any life (turns on) its not bricked. Bricked means its completely dead.
[G3 General] jpf566:
Ok good, any idea where I can go to remedy this problem? Not even sure where to begin since I don't really understand what's going on
[G3 General] mojanson:
I downloaded vlc at the playstore (only beta version but works fine) and i can watch every video i have on my sd card/internal storage and i think its more handy the the lg stock application...
[G3 General] Showtek1980:
Hey there! Thanks for you suggestion :) I'll give VLC a shot but I've found the shortcut to the stock video app.. I just hope my Beats headphones will sound on VLC :cowboy::fingers-crossed:
[G3 General] azcamm27:
This worked for me with my UK G3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2862463

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This worked for my UK G3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2862463
[G3 General] hyelton:
How did that work for your UK G3? That's the tot method which is in MY OP the SAME method lol. Also for the UK G3 you should be using the kdz method.
[G3 General] D0MINO:
MX Player is also a very highly rated player for Android. On a PC, I hate the horrible interface of VLC (although it is one of the most powerful media player apps) and whilst you can skin it, often the preference/menu options are not easily accessible in the skins or become very limited and it's a nightmare to find simple things. I do have VLC as a backup on my PC but I much prefer and recommend Media Player Classic (MPC-HD) instead due to GUI user friendliness, instant downloadable subtitles in app and way better ease of use.
[G3 General] Showtek1980:
Hey there! Thanks for the detailed info about these 2 apps.. I'm using VLC and the stock video app on my phone.. As for the pc..I use the KMPlayer which I've been using for years! You should try it for a week..test the features with regards to sound :) .. Hope your experience would be as great as mine :)

:good:
[G3 General] v_admanathan@yahoo.com:
tried to flash 10i. i got into flash tool followed all of your instruction.... while upgrading exactly at 4% im getting pop up saying "Connection to Server failed" now my phone stucked in download mode itself even after restarting....someone help me its urgent
[G3 General] hyelton:
Why not flash an older version which is in the OP and then ota update?
[G3 General] mianzaim:
Yeah... Last time when i buy this there is no ota in mobile update canter.. However it start updating on lg pc suit... But it take hours to update on lg p.c suit i want any KDZ or TOT file... If there is any...
[G3 General] jonpenton:
THX!

I had the exact same problem, word for word, and your solution (well, Enidda from Reddit.com's solution) set everything straight, THANK YOU!
[G3 General] :
Does anyone know how to do this guide on Linux ?
[G3 General] sloseph:
Hi all

i really hope someone can help me, i'm trying to use this tool but my phone won't talk to the tool

when i start my phone into download mode it doesn't move on to the Firmware upgrade screen

to get to download mode i hold Volume down and then plug in my USB cable, please tell me i'm doing something wrong

thanks
[G3 General] hyelton:
You need a to use Windows. Flashtool doesnt work on Linux.
[G3 General] hyelton:
Could you explain a little more? Which method are you using? What is your model number? If your using the TOT method are you sure you changed your com port to COM41? as well as unplug/replug on the "ready" part?

Are you making sure your using the cable that came with the phone? As well as making sure your using a USB 2.0 port as 3.0 port will not work.
[G3 General] sloseph:
Hi there

Thanks for your reply but it's all ok now, my phone randomly get into TWRP after getting stuck on the splash screen all day and now I've restored my backup so all is well
[G3 General] duytuan665:
help for tot method

when i want to sue tot method, do i need the exact model and branding tot?

or is it enough if i use the exact phone model number?

i mean if i have d855 with vodafone branding

does it matter if i use a other d855? or do i need the exact one
[G3 General] FahrenGrade:
after trying a butt load of times and receiving a frustrating fail after just 15 seconds "Can't change to Download Mode"

I switched usb cables and it started working however its been over 2500 seconds by now and its only holding by 13% on the flashtool and 4% on the phone.

should i be worried?

EDIT: holding at close to 5500 seconds , 18% and 11%

In list of whats being flashed its at the 3rd time displaying SYSTEM

im slightly worried

what will happen if i unplug ?

will i be able to try again?

SECOND EDIT: So after 10984 seconds (183 minutes)[3.05 hours] it passed!
[G3 General] ufkal:
I'm using the KDZ method because I can't get the TOT method to work. How long do I wait for it to finish before I need to pull the battery and try again? Its been sitting at 49% on the phone for 10 minutes, and the LG Mobile Support tool says it had an error....
[G3 General] hyelton:
About 15 min max. Make sure your using a USB 2.0 port and a good cable.
[G3 General] hyelton:
Yes both cable and or using a USB 3 port would cause that issue. But this method has never took 3 hours so something is wrong somewhere. The max it would ever take would be 15 min.
[G3 General] ufkal:
It seems to be stuck at 49% on the phone and a popup on my computer that says Do you wish to Cancel th eLG Mobile Phone S/W Upgrade....
[G3 General] hyelton:
[Guide] LG G3 Stock Firmware (Go Back to Stock) KDZ &amp; TOT Method

Sure you didn't click anything? It won't ask you to cancel unless you clicked on the button on the server error which you just drag over and don't touch.

Also when doing this make sure your also freshly putting the phone into download mode.
[G3 General] ufkal:
I did try it 3 different times, and I didn't touch the cancel dialog, and it still stuck at 49%. Fortunately I was able to get into TWRP and I reflashed a Rom, so I'm good until my replacement phone gets here, then I will try again...

Thanks for your assistance!
[G3 General] FahrenGrade:
I really wish I wasn't making this up! :mad:
[G3 General] hyelton:
[Guide] LG G3 Stock Firmware (Go Back to Stock) KDZ &amp; TOT Method

Wait... What percent did that fail at? Cause failing is normal

Anything after 85% it's done. It could had took 15 min to flash and the rest of the wait time could had been after 85%
[G3 General] ufkal:
ok, so then the question now is, if I start this process (KDZ) and I can't get past the 49%, what damage will there be if I pull the battery and restart the phone?

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So, now I'm in hot water. Got a replacement device this afternoon. It was already on 35B, so I started to TOT back, got stuck on the Red 2 and now I can't boot into anything and the program won't run after the checks. I unplug and plug back in, and nothing starts. HELP PLEASE....
[G3 General] 66dude:
Hi,

I am attempting to re-install the stock Lollipop firmware into my AT&T D850 LG G3.. I am using the TOT method, and I am stuck on the following:

Install:

2.	Install LG Drviers

3.	Install Flashtool (Don’t run it yet)

4.	Extract the TOT file from the Zip

5.	Copy MegaLock.dll file to C:\LG\LGFlashtool (This might be a hidden folder so enable "hidden folders". Replace the old MegaLock.dll file)

I was able to do all of the above except #4. Which ZIP file were you referring to?

Thanks in advance!
[G3 General] hyelton:
You extract the tot from the zip if it's in a zip
[G3 General] 66dude:
Yeah, but what zip file? The D850_20F_Lollipop_Stock.zip file?
[G3 General] hyelton:
No that's not a tot. The only tot there is in the main D850 folder that starts with bin. If you notice there zipped due to size. Which you extract then you have a tot
[G3 General] 66dude:
I see... none of the Lollipop files I downloaded start with BIN. I went to another source and found the ZIP file that starts with BIN, but that's KitKat. It looks like I may have to install KitKat and upgrade to Lollipop, right?
[G3 General] hyelton:
Yes you have to install KitKat then ota to lollipop. But ota will only work if you have an active AT&T sim.
[G3 General] 66dude:
I have an active AT&T sim, so I'm good to go. I'm trying to unbrick my phone, as I attempted to root the phone, but it's now stuck on the AT&T logo. Thanks for your help!
[G3 General] FahrenGrade:
the clock stops only after the fail...

it took that long to reach 85%
[G3 General] hyelton:
I've flashed it tons of lg phones. Never took that long for me or others.
[G3 General] FahrenGrade:
There's a first time for everything my man! ;)

It's all good though, thank god it pulled through and worked!

Thanks for the tutorial!
[G3 General] 66dude:
Update: First time I attempted these directions, I went all the way to Factory Reset Status 2. I never saw Factory Reset Status 3. Tried the steps again, and I cannot get past the Can't change to download mode" error referencing "Error 00000064" message in LG Flash Tools. Tried different ports, can't do it. Now, every time I turn on the phone, it's stuck on Factory Reset Status 2 screen. Any ideas?
[G3 General] ufkal:
I'm kind of in the same boat. I am unable to get past this point. Flash Tool now shows all ports as ready where before they were greyed out after it selected port 41. It also says Model 8974 . Not sure what I'm doing wrong here.

I'm in a bind and I don't mind saying, I need help please.
[G3 General] bhutoria_1989:
Can someone please help me!!!

I bought the phone and found it was rooted on 4.4 and there was no software updates check button. I tried installing custom recovery but there was fasboot mode started error but phone was switching on and working. So I thought about flashing it back to stock.

On a Windows 10 Machine with USB 2.0 I started flashing using the TOT method and at 6% flashing failed with some partition error 00000064. Pic Attached.

From then onwards when I start the phone it is in Firmware Update page.

So I tried flashing using KDZ method using the KDZ from the IMEI link. But it is always failing at 2% on screen asking me to retry but it never works. On the phone screen nothing happens other than Firmware upfate screen and 0% progress. Another thing to note is although there is Firmware update screen but when pressing Vol Up and connecting to the computer the 1st screen of small box with Download Mode written doesn't pop up on the phone, it goes straight to Firmware update screen. Please help, I'm scared.
[G3 General] hyelton:
Your SPAM is not welcome here..
[G3 General] hyelton:
Did you click the yellow arrow? As well did you unplug and replug your phone? And make sure its in download mode?
[G3 General] hyelton:
Freshly restart your PC, Freshly boot into download mode, and make sure your connected using a USB 2.0 port and not 3.0. Then make sure its still set to COM41 (it changes sometimes) Then on the DLL/TOT selection screen change it to Board_ID then try and flash.
[G3 General] ufkal:
I did indeed. Two different computers. back to the one that used to work. Going to try again.

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I hate to be that pain in the ass, but I don't see the Board_ID. I have a radio button that says BOARD DL. I feel I am missing a key piece in this puzzle that will get me off of the RED 2.

Thank you for your help!
[G3 General] bhutoria_1989:
Bro, If you could please look into my issue. I would be grateful. Thanks in Advance.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64224998&postcount=2609
[G3 General] hyelton:
Sorry about that I meant Board DL :)
[G3 General] hyelton:
Sorry I must had missed your post, Try using BOARD DL for the TOT method on the TOT/DLL selection. That may or may not work, if it doesnt its something thats over my head and requires a different amount of work.
[G3 General] ufkal:
Not a problem, I though that is what you meant. I will give that another try. Assuming that doesn't work, is there harm in using the KDZ method at this point?
[G3 General] hyelton:
Let me know. But board dl fixes the getting stuck at status 2. But if it's failing at even starting to flash tot or kdz would be the same.

It also depends on your model. If it's a AT&T or sprint version there's no kdz for them. Only tot.
[G3 General] ufkal:
Ok, I have the Verizon model. Let me see if I can't get the Board to start. Its possible I have a paperweight here...

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Latest try I fail after 3 seconds. with an error 00000064 And 13: 1 : 0 Cross DLL Software to VS995

??
[G3 General] hyelton:
Are you using the correct dll file for your model? That's a stange error and usually related if your trying to flash a different model than what's currently installed.
[G3 General] ufkal:
I was using the dll that was linked for the those on 35B already. I guess that was the problem. I guess I need to try to KDZ and see if that will work.

I appreciate the time you are putting into this.
[G3 General] hyelton:
No problem :). Let me know!
[G3 General] ufkal:
KDZ worked GREAT!! until it rebooted and now I'm back at the Big Red 2.

So just to verify,

I set up the dll and TOT file like I normally would to revert back, but use the Board_DL instead of Upgrade, and on the main page, press the yellow arrow, and then unplug and plug back in my phone and then something should happen....

UPDATE:- So now using the Board_DL I error out when it does Model Information Check FAIL!. 00000000
[G3 General] hyelton:
You'll need to use board dl to get passed the red 2. Model info check fail is usually related to using wrong USB plug or bad USB cable.

Along with phone not freshly in download mode.
[G3 General] ufkal:
I know I am missing where the board DLL is. and that is probably why I'm failing so hard at this. Your patience is amazing though and I thank you.

Where can I find the board dll?

I'm going to go to Verizon and buy a new USB cable. as well. but I imagine having the right dll for Board is my first step.
[G3 General] hyelton:
I think your a little confused. Theres no special DLL file to use, It uses the same DLL file with either way. You just use the DLL file that is for your model Which would be the one here, http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G3/Stock/Verizon+VS985/ (don't go to verizon.. lol) They prob don't even have OEM cables. Which are what are recommended to be using for this. Now if your using a USB cable from like a PS4 controller or something like that those wont work with flash tool.
[G3 General] ufkal:
ok, then I'm not missing anything. I'll look for someones OEM cable. This will receive the stupid question of the year award and probably a ban from phones, but do I have to have a SIM card in while doing this process?
[G3 General] hyelton:
lol, No you don't need a sim card, that has nothing to do with this :p.

What cable are you currently using?
[G3 General] ufkal:
I am using a LG cable I got with my headphones. Not an OEM one for the phone.
[G3 General] hyelton:
What does it look like? If it's anything like I've seen before that might explain why it's not working.
[G3 General] danthuongvn:
thanks share, it good
[G3 General] 66dude:
Final update: I used an old netbook I had lying around at work to fix my phone. Used BOARD DL to get past the big red "2" screen. Got stuck at the AAT Auto Touch test screen, but a quick Googling on this issue allowed me to reboot the phone, and all is well! Turns out I needed to use a different computer to carry out this procedure. Even using the OEM cable on my regular desktop computer in any available USB port didn't fix the issue -- I had to use a completely different computer. Thanks for your help!
[G3 General] ufkal:
Well, I have to conclude that after 5 different computers, 3 different versions of Windows and countless different usb cables, I am not going to get rid of my big red 2.
[G3 General] hyelton:
I think your issue is the cable or something is missing somewhere. Flashing board DL fixes the red 2. If you look above your post someone else just done it with no problem.
[G3 General] ufkal:
I'm gonna keep trying. I just flashed a clean windows 10 machine. I've never had any luck using Windows 7.... I agree it probably is the cable. I'm almost out of cables to try..... :) I is an adventure to say the least!!
[G3 General] hyelton:
If anything windows 7 will work before Windows 8/10
[G3 General] nesovidiu:
Hey guys, i have a LG g3 16gb with custom rom,and i want to go back to full stock,i need to follows the steps in first page?or there is an updated method? thanks. Unbranded phone
[G3 General] hyelton:
There's no newer method. If there was it would be in the Op:p
[G3 General] nesovidiu:
Thanks again dude:)...keep up posting good stuff :D
[G3 General] TwiggLe:
Sigh decided to go back to go back to factory since I haven't been able to root on 5.1.1 official, and I'm stuck getting this error again as I did in the summer. Though I've tried everything I did last time and no change. Swapped USB ports (yes 2.0 ports), tried multiple different PC's and a Laptop, along with multiple different new/old USB cables.

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Got it going found this post here. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63266194&postcount=84

I guess if you've taken the 5.1.1 OTA update for the VS985 you'll need a different DLL file not sure if you'll want to update your post or not.
[G3 General] BoosterSilver:
So my AT&T D850 was rooted on stock Lollipop. I ran the Tot method exactly to go back to stock. Now I'm in a bootloop.

I attempted to perform a factory reset several times but it seems to bootloop out of the factory reset screen before it even finishes?

I have tried running the flashtool several times now and factory resetting after each time but I it gets stuck in a bootloop before it can perform the MiniOS check.

Is there something else I can do?
[G3 General] hyelton:
Try using board DL on the tot/dll selection screen.
[G3 General] BoosterSilver:
It keeps failing at the beginning now when it tries to switch the phone into download mode.
[G3 General] hyelton:
The phone has to already be in download mode. You have to put the phone in download mode first.
[G3 General] BoosterSilver:
Right I held down the volume up button and inserted the usb cable to get it to the firmware update screen before I began the process but it's still saying it's failing because can't switch the phone into download mode which I thought was strange
[G3 General] hyelton:
Usually that's due to computer , USB cable, or USB port
[G3 General] BoosterSilver:
Okay I've run it with Board DL selected and it's still running into a bootloop after 86% when it's rebooted. I tried doing a factory reset again and it doesn't change anything.
[G3 General] Vicks88ster:
Kill switch disabled

Any luck.. m stuck wid the same problm.. is it solved by kdz method?
[G3 General] bhutoria_1989:
[MENTION=6806823]ttptheoriginal[/MENTION] [MENTION=7066957]dukemb[/MENTION] Did you manage to resurrect your phones? I too am facing the same problem with Flash failing at 6% and being stuck at Firware Update Screen.

Details of which were provided in this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64224998&postcount=2609
[G3 General] hyelton:
Explain flash failing at6%? As in failing at 6% and same error or different error? If it's the same error that issue is a soft brick and needs to be fixed via fastboot.
[G3 General] hyelton:
What problem?
[G3 General] hyelton:
How long are you giving it to boot? It can take up to 10 min.
[G3 General] bhutoria_1989:
It's the same error about Partition each time.
[G3 General] BoosterSilver:
I gave it about half an hour
[G3 General] 66dude:
The computer I used to get past the big red "2" screen has Windows 7 Starter. The computer I tried so many times to fix my phone has Windows 10.
[G3 General] nesovidiu:
Hey guys, i have a problem with my Lg g3,i flashed back the stock android 5.0 and i constantly get signal drop but only for 5-10 seconds and it happens 10-15 times in 1 day..do you have any ideea what could cause this?

Thanks
[G3 General] hyelton:
What's your model? Band did you try a factory reset?
[G3 General] nesovidiu:
It's d855 and yes..i've done a factory reset..same problem
[G3 General] hyelton:
IMEI still in tact under status? Correct apn settings? Also tried manually setting network? Like choosing WCDMA only or GSM only?
[G3 General] nesovidiu:
At this moment i'm using 3g only and currently it works this way without any visible dropps..
[G3 General] hyelton:
If that is the case the issues would be carrier related.
[G3 General] nesovidiu:
That was my firs thought but with another carrier sim and i got the same isuue..maybe it's kernel related? Im asking..
[G3 General] hyelton:
Kernel wouldn't cause that modem would. But are you sure you didn't just have it set to 3G only before? Only time things like that happen is if you flash the wrong model.
[G3 General] nesovidiu:
yeah i'm sure...i'll try another wipe later maybe this time will resolve my problem:)
[G3 General] hyelton:
[Guide] LG G3 Stock Firmware (Go Back to Stock) KDZ &amp; TOT Method

I mean not that I'm blaming the carrier in general but really the location/area.

There's a house I used to visit before they moved, there if you didn't put the phone on 3G only it would constantly going in and out of service due to LTE wanting to kick in but the service was so bad it would cause that constantly. No matter the phone.
[G3 General] nesovidiu:
well,i never had reception problems in my house an neither on my new phone..it seems only this one is dropping signal and i'm using it as a backup pho e
[G3 General] BoosterSilver:
Okay so I've realized the problem is that when my phone gets to the point that it's supposed to boot into the ATT Mini OS it ends up falling into a bootloop instead so I never even get to the point to where I see the big red 2 or 3. Is there a way to get around this issue and boot into ATT Mini OS manually instead?
[G3 General] hyelton:
[Guide] LG G3 Stock Firmware (Go Back to Stock) KDZ &amp; TOT Method

Use board DL on dll/tot selection screen and reflash
[G3 General] vassagout:
[MENTION=2607037]hyelton[/MENTION].. Is there an estimated date for marshmallow official firmware ?
[G3 General] hyelton:
Theres never a date for anything sadly. It comes out when it does, But if you mean something like AT&T or Sprint a model that uses the TOT method you'd have to rely on OTA update as no flashable file will prob come for those.
[G3 General] vassagout:
Ok. I own a D855, I hope it comes out this month. ?
[G3 General] arnie2012:
Hi please can somebody help me

I have the lg g3 D855 i bought in the UK , its unlocked. when i purchased i rooted the device. now iv just followed this guide to unroot it fully which it has done. Problem is its flashed a totally different Rom to my phone then i selected.

i selected: UK euro general D85520H_00.KDZ but it looks like a foreign firmware has doesnt have the normal apps i had when i first bought the phone.

please can anybody help me get the correct firmware back onto my phone thank you
[G3 General] tallman43:
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