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[G3 General] patman329:
A PC is no problem. If I plan out what I'm going to do, can you check it over and give me your opinion? I know it's more magic than science, so sometimes a 2nd look is needed.
[G3 General] patman329:
Which method?

Doctor Hunter,

Which method ROM KDZ Method or TOT Method do you recommend? They're both in the OP. Or at least for the first attempt.

Pat
[G3 General] hyelton:
Since you have sprint , there's only the tot method avalible
[G3 General] ayobamideleope:
TOT and KDZ Version failure

My D850 (AT & T) is bricked already and only booting to download mode....

Tried the KDZ version first, it keeps failing before loading the software...

Tried the TOT which I tried once and bricked the device.... but with the new steps, but it keeps failing after checking milky way.... and shows 'failed previous load()'

[IMG="LG G3 D850 Flash failed"]https://photos.app.goo.gl/jg24ZXeYysvagaty1[/IMG]
[G3 General] hyelton:
There’s no kdz version for the AT&T model. It’s for the PR model which can be used but it’s not meant to be used unless you wanted the PR firmware.

This method won’t brick a device unless you flash wrong model firmware.

So your using a usb 2.0 port? USB 3.0 won’t work.

And have you tried choose board_dl on flash tools?
[G3 General] ayobamideleope:
Thanks... But when I load the flashtool now after switching to usb 2.0, the first thing it showing is milky way connection fail
[G3 General] hyelton:
Are you running windows 10? Lately that error seems to be happening on Windows 10
[G3 General] ayobamideleope:
That's true... in fact insiders preview....

Although searching the web I found a guide suggesting cleaning the registry.

...aside this... I wanted to ask you something [MENTION=2607037]hyelton[/MENTION] can we chat privately?
[G3 General] hyelton:
Sure send a PM!

Try doing that, as removing and reinstalling doesn’t seem to work.

If not it may have something to do with a newer version of Windows 10 breaking something.
[G3 General] billyboy2316:
Thank you very much sir. I will give that a try.What happens is this. When I first start to flash com 41 is open and recolonizes the phone. After about 85 percent of the way the phone will reboot and the port won't open again. Even though the F-Tool says waiting to be conneted. The phone is back in DL mood but it won'y open again. Any suggestions?
[G3 General] hyelton:
After 80% flashing is actually done is done. Anything after that is just rebooting.

If your seeing factory reset 2 that means you need to choose board_dl
[G3 General] billyboy2316:
The phone will not boot back up normally after that point. It stay`s at factory reset 2???IDK??
[G3 General] hyelton:
Did you not read my post you quoted?? When you get factory reset 2 you REFLASH it choosing board_dl
[G3 General] billyboy2316:
Yes, I did read your post. Even after trying in board dl. The end result was still the same
[G3 General] hyelton:
When choosing board_dl it will show factory reset 3 screen unless something else is wrong, but usually if something is wrong you won’t get as far as the number 2 screen.
[G3 General] billyboy2316:
Ok, I will keep trying. Thanks for the 411
[G3 General] cruzad3r:
so my d850 just took a dump out of no where and i'm now dreaded with the kernel panic green screen of annoyance. i'm trying to flash the phone using the TOT method and i'm getting "Fail - can't change to download mode" is there anything I can do to get this POS boot. I just want my files then it can DIE all it wants...

any words of wisdom oh-wise-ONe!!!

many thanks
[G3 General] hyelton:
What do you mean by files? Flashing a tot wipes everything. Your only hope is hope the phone will boot up.

Can’t change to download mode usually means the device is not freshly booted in download mode. Or your using a usb 3.0 port which won’t work. USB 2.0 only.

If files are enough important you might can try a new battery. But other than that it’s hardware failure.
[G3 General] cruzad3r:
i meant my photo, texts, other important files in the phone. i tried the kdz method and it craps to bed as well. i don't think the battery is the problem. i'm keeping getting these kernel crash! DemiGod Crash Handler.

another thing, sometimes the phone does boot into the homescreen and i was able to extract some files but then it craps to bed again! I was complimenting how robust this LG phone but now i definitely have second thought about buying from this manufacture
[G3 General] hyelton:
There’s no kdz file for the AT&T D850. Only PR D850. It will work but it will also wipe if you choose refurbish.

Flashing a firmware will WIPE your devices storage. So whatever you flash it will erase photos, texts, files, etc. Only way that can get saved is if you can get the phone to fully boot or you had it stored on a microSD card.

Did you make sure your using a usb 2.0 port? As I stated usb 3.0 will not work. And make sure the phone is freshly put into download mode.

Yeah the G3 and G4 was sort of a fluke in my opinion.
[G3 General] cruzad3r:
i tried on my surface 1 usb port and it still didn't go through. i thought by choosing the normal flash will not overwrite the data files on the phone.
[G3 General] hyelton:
Choosing normal flash only applies to the kdz. And it’s a big no no as it can actually brick the device OR it will make the device where you have to wipe/factory reset as it’s two different models. The kdz is for the non AT&T model.

Don’t quote me on this but I’m pretty sure surface computers have usb 3.0 only ports. Which 99% of the time will not work.
[G3 General] cruzad3r:
so screwed no matter how i look at this. siiigh!!!
[G3 General] hyelton:
I’ve learned from years ago with hard drive failure. I do backups of backups now with important files and photos. You could try another battery, I’ve seen strange things with the G3. You could try and google G3 and demigod and read about if you haven’t already.
[G3 General] cruzad3r:
being reading - nothing that's helpful
[G3 General] kesavan2000in:
Use File	LGUP8974.zip

Everything works good. However, every time I try, I get the error "Model Information Check Fail!" on Flashtool.

Following https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63266194&postcount=84 and it works
[G3 General] michaelv1985:
Why does th Flash tool say "Wrong DLL file" when I add it?
[G3 General] hyelton:
That would mean your using the wrong dll file for your model or firmware.
[G3 General] michaelv1985:
I have D85530n_00_0816 and i try to insert the LGD855_20140526_LGFLASHv160.dll. What did I do wrong?
[G3 General] shathiran:
LG G3 D855 Failed all the methods ( Flash tool andLGUP ) please help

I am trying to flash my D855 for last three days but no luck, Please help me to flash my device.

1. Flash tools 2014 - my phone is not detecting.

2. LGUP - Phone and port number is displaying but model number is unknown it's not allowing me to proceed.

3. TOT method - It's detecting my phone and I am getting some logs. But it says that firmware version not matched. But I don't know what is my actual firmware version.

Device details

IMEI:354153067845940

Model:LGD855

Suffix:A6OTTN

Latest Firmware:D85520L_00

I can't able to flash my device by *.kdz file ( Device not detected by LGUP and Flash tools ).

Can anybody suggest me the correct .tot file and .dll file for my phone.

I tried the tot available in this thread, But it's mismatched with my version

Please suggest me

Is there any other ways to flash the device ?

Can I able to convert .kdz to .tot and .dll ?
[G3 General] kuroro03:
can someone clarify this to me.. please.. this is really confusing me,

So from my understanding, the LGUP method is for D855 only. And it says that old method won't downgrade from MM.

Does that mean, if I am using an LG G3 that is not D855 and currently in MM, I cannot flash back to stock?

Here's my situation. I'm currently using custom rom of MM(CM13), for my G3(f460). I want to go back to stock KK. So which method should I use, LG flash tool or LGUP?
[G3 General] hyelton:
LgUp works for ALL models. I’ve updated this in other threads I guess I haven’t with this one yet. It’s best to flash a stock based rom first, one that’s based on your model before returning to stock.

Can’t speak much on flashing the F460 model back all the way to Kitkat as I’ve never dealt with that model before.
[G3 General] kuroro03:
thanks for the very fast reply..

anyway, just one last silly question..

I just want to clarify that line..

Basically, I need to flash a stock MM rom, or stock based MM rom before downgrading?
[G3 General] skittles-1999:
kdz link down :'( anyone have LP kdz for d852?
[G3 General] hyelton:
All of the OP links are working fine. Not sure what is down for you.
[G3 General] hyelton:
Yes I'd highly recommend flashing a rom based on your actual model before flashing back to stock, running custom firmware is known to cause detection issues.
[G3 General] skittles-1999:
yeah just started working again, something fishy on my side. Thanks for the quick reply
[G3 General] rajeevak:
I am bricked, Need Lollipop KDZ for D855 32GB, Anyone please point me a working link. Some reason 20* KDZ are not able to flash, LG flash tool is exiting. Please help

---------- Post added at 06:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:28 AM ----------

I flashed 30* KDZ but wifi is not working, so wanted to go back to Lollipop and fix wifi issue.
[G3 General] hyelton:
Either you don’t have an D855 or your having hardware failure. Wi-Fi issues are common with age with the G3. Flashing kdz files won’t fix it.

Or Wi-Fi issues occur when flashing wrong model firmware.
[G3 General] rajeevak:
Thanks for quick reply, I have been following some XDA threads where its mentioned going back to lollipop may help restore broken wifi/BT. By any chance do you have a stock lollipop KDZ ?
[G3 General] hyelton:
All of the firmwares I have are all in the OP links. There’s a few 20x firmwares in there which are Lollipop.
[G3 General] A.R.M:
Im using fulmics 6.9 and LGUP shows unkown model. Should i first flash a rom based on actual model?
[G3 General] nobemba11:
same here, I'm having "unknown model" issue.

What does "rom based on actual model" mean???

The ROM that I am using is CM13 for my phone. And it is actually for my phone model?

Does "rom based on actual model" mean a ROM based on LG STOCK?

Or does "rom based on actual model" mean I should flash a stock MM rom using lg flash tool before using LGUP for downgrade?

(I'm a noob, so I really don't know the terms and I'm really confused)
[G3 General] hyelton:
Rom based on actual model meaning a stock based LG based stock rom based on your actual model. And not customised.
[G3 General] Aimless Rambler:
Thanks for the LG Up Notes! I bought an LG G3 D850 for 50 off the local classifieds to tinker with. Specs are still better than most budget phones. Downgraded to Kitkat for tinkering reasons and as convoluted as that process could've been your post saved me a headache. Now for root and a good ROM recommendation.
[G3 General] Mystogan:
My vs985 is on fulmics 6.9 everything is recognized well and all, but "fails" to change to download mode. the phone is in download mode.

Done on windows 7

here is what happens:

(leaving out PID and IMEI)

Model : VS985

DLL : VS985

BIN : VS98510B_03.TOT

SWW : VS98512B_00

SWOV : VS98512B_00

Initializing

USB Connection Established

Change to DL Mode

[20: 0:39] Can't change to download mode

00000064
[G3 General] hyelton:
Your are using a usb 2.0 port right? USB 3.0 won’t work and will cause this error. If you are using usb 2.0 are you using the usb cable that came with the phone?
[G3 General] Mystogan:
the usb ports are 2.0, i do not have the original usb cable, i forgot to try out the samsung cable since everything was done with it. unfortunately my phone wont power on anymore :( sad day thanks for the help though

Edit: so i managed to revive my phone(put it in freezer for about 5 mins). it worked with the samsung cable as it did before, but at the last step to pull out the battery from factory reset screen, it keeps booting into that screen. Goes to MiniOS and then factory reset status with a big number 2 in red lol. i tried holding down power + volume down to manually factory reset again, but same result. also tried deleting cache and booting into safe mode but all send me to the same place. i am about to try it the whole process again.
[G3 General] SonOfDIta:
Flashed KitKat on D850 with the 3rd post method. It worked for me before. I did it this time because the WiFi problem and for the doubt I wnated to go Stock, and now it's bootlooped between the Android pet and the LG Logo. Any ideas why? LGUP did all well.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that I tried the Factory Reset and did nothing.
[G3 General] Ghostrider62:
D850 stock marshmallow

Hey need your help i am using d850 and now i am using the d850pr marshmallow firmware d850pr 30 a kdz and now i want to go to stock d850 kk but i am getting the same error again and again in lg flash tool 2.0.1.6 that device model is different check phone or dll so for that i used lg up 8974dll to avoid device model check but it is giving me a diffetent error crossdl to rectangle to d850 sw failed.What should i do now i am unable to go back to stock kk d850 plz help?
[G3 General] SonOfDIta:
Hopefully you still can enter to recovery, don't you? You just need to flash a D850 ROM and the softwares should recognize aagain your phone. Use something like Clean ROM or Fulmics, anything stock basic, I mean.
[G3 General] lhynne28:
hi, icannot fix my lg g3 :'( pls help its says ERROR FAIL TO SET MINI OS STATUS 3

hi, icannot fix my lg g3 :'( pls help its says ERROR FAIL TO SET MINI OS STATUS 3my celphone are not opening now. its stop on "firmware update" and so on...

i cannot even hard reset too.... i followed all your instructions.... what did i miss? pls kindly help me to figure it? thanks!!!
[G3 General] Ghostrider62:
Go back to stock

No i downgraded to kk through lg up and now i am using stock lollipop of d850 20f rooted.You can also try with lg up.Just install the drivers latest and lg up given in this thread and use .tot kk d850 check the bin file and choose refurbish not upgrade.now open download mode in your g3 and connect to pc and start the process.This should work.It worked dfor me i first downgraded to kitkat and then rooted and twrped and then flashed lollipop and modem.Give it a try.?

---------- Post added at 04:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:19 PM ----------

First flash lollipop and marshmallow of d850pr and then use the method that i have told you.
[G3 General] butthurtlocker:
In LGUP Im unable to click file path, its just a greyed out box for me. anyone encounter this?
[G3 General] SonOfDIta:
Have you tried redownloading everything?
[G3 General] Aimless Rambler:
If all else has checked out (downloaded LG drivers, etc) check the port settings. Make sure your phone is parked at the correct port, if I remember it should be at 41.
[G3 General] nIGhT-SoN:
Is there a way to install latest update without losing root? Right now I'm on V30b-GLOBAL-COM, I downgraded to be able to root. Now I want the latest security patch available and I've heard if I upgrade through this method or through LGMobile Support Tool I'll lose root.
[G3 General] hyelton:
Yes as you’ll be wiping the device and flashing stock based firmware/recovery/system . No way around it unless you update a non official way of some sort.
[G3 General] Manuex:
Ocean host not available to me.
[G3 General] XDACLOUDS:
D850 Root

Hi there! I have a D850 as well. I was wondering if you were able to Root it. I appreciate it your thoughts.
[G3 General] hyelton:
Downgrade it to Kitkat then you are able to root.
[G3 General] Aimless Rambler:
I used this ... https://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951/page1
[G3 General] Nikolatas:
So i have done this like 1 year ago but now i cant find the .tot files for 6.0, 32gb. There are only v10s that are for kitkat. I want to go back to v30b in order to root it cos the v30c that im on is unrootable. Any help? I tried the .kdz method but it did nothing.
[G3 General] hyelton:
You would have to flash Kitkat to root anyway. 6.0 is not rootable.

What’s your model ? That helps a lot as if it’s a D850 there was never any 6.0 tot. You would have to get 6.0 via an ota update. (If you have a D850 hope you didn’t try the kdz method there’s no kdz for that model)
[G3 General] Nikolatas:
Ye i fixed it, bdw MM is 100% rootable. I flashed v30b (global) via lgup and rooted (cos its the latest 6.0 version that's rootable via one-click-rooting) it then i installed twrp and perma rooted it. My model is D855 3/32
[G3 General] hyelton:
MM is not rootable on other G3 models like the D850. That’s why I had asked what model.
[G3 General] Thankonomics:
Can you please help me?

I'm stuck at the part installing the driver it shown

LGE android mtp device - failed Code10

I tried to uninstall and plug it back nohelp at all
[G3 General] hyelton:
If in download mode it’s supposed to show that as it’s not needed for flashing. . Mtp is for file transfers when the phone is fully turned on.
[G3 General] Thankonomics:
Then why it stop at 6% when i'm flashing :(
[G3 General] hyelton:
That is unrelated to MTP.... what’s the error? If running MM your using LGUP correct? Using usb 2.0? USB 3.0 won’t work and will cause the flash to stall.
[G3 General] Thankonomics:
Thank you for replying,

My LG g3 F400L got kernel crash so decide to reflash the stock ROM which is this one guide

now im stuck 6% and failed flashing and i think i softbrick my phone

I'm pretty sure i'm using 2.0 and MM stands for Marshmallow right?

Ok let's say it was unrelated to MTP but i've wondering why it stuck at 6%

about LGUP i tried to connect my phone on that application and when i tried to select it say my model is unknown

please im begging you help me :crying::(:crying:
[G3 General] hyelton:
What was done to the device to get the kernel crash? If nothing and you where stock that sounds like a hardware failure...

But you need to make sure it’s usb 2.0 and an OEM usb cable. That makes a ton of difference.

You might could try using a universal dll file as well
[G3 General] jlb1959.01:
I assume you tried pulling the battery then holding down bottun on reboot to try to get back into twrp??.just a kernel crash you should have been able to get into twrp.
[G3 General] Thankonomics:
Yes, but I tried that but after flashing this ROM and got stuck at 6% my LG G3 won't charge anymore after reboot :crying::eek:
[G3 General] astonmartin214:
wow I just ran it again but this time it passed but it put me in MiniOS instead of the blue screen
[G3 General] hyelton:
Did you try reflashing and choosing board_dl? Also not sure but some versions cannot be downgraded on the Verizon model and results in a boot loop.
[G3 General] astonmartin214:
Okay then well right now it did boot up but it's in a Verizon startup bootloop so what other file could I flash so it'll fully bootup cause I used the 4.4.2 but I need the L boot file
[G3 General] ride_bmx_mhell:
i have rooted v21a lollipop+twrp,,,can i directly update to mm? or revert to stock 1st?

--edit---

revert to stock recovery 1st
[G3 General] Mikepa1000:
Hi, I tried method #3 to downgrade my D852 (Canada) to KK. I used LGUP and the process seemed to go smoothly but when the phone rebooted it only shows a little android guy on his back with a red triangle coming out of his chest. After re-reading the instructions, I think I may have forgotten to close LGUP and re-open it before starting... oops. tried a factory hard reset but it didn't. Any suggestions where to go from here or is the phone a goner..

Thanks for your time
[G3 General] PERSIA_MISI:
my device show black screen!!!

hello

i wiped android with custom recovery (twrp) and remove my system!

after this

i run these commands in fastboot mode:

fastboot erase recovery

fastboot erase laf

and...

now my device show black screen!!!

please help me for recover problem

i can not inter fastboot or download mode or any options

when connect my phone my pc find only LGE androidnet usb serial port com 41

lg g3 d855

please help me for recover problem
[G3 General] hyelton:
You will first need to get into download mode before I can be of any help here to use these tools.

Make sure your removing battery and starting fresh when trying to place the device into download mode.
[G3 General] hyelton:
You only need to close and reopen lgup if it didn’t detect the file. Has nothing to do with flashing. Did you try putting it back into download mode and reflashing a tot?
[G3 General] PERSIA_MISI:
hi

I Make sure removing battery and starting fresh

i cant enter download mode or any options :rolleyes:

my phone show only black screen!!!
[G3 General] Hausbrandt:
videotron

Hello! Just bought a VIDÉOTRON cell wich has been unlocked, its on LOLIPOP. can i use any lolipop brand .tot file, like cell or rogers, .TOT , or i have to work only with videotron .tot(wich is only available for MM)
[G3 General] PERSIA_MISI:
hello

my phone is damaged

so my computer can not find my phone driver for setup lolipop!
[G3 General] hyelton:
You can’t just use any model but only the same model. I wouldn’t suggest using another carriers firmware if I recall long ago people had issues but I don’t remember. Sorry it’s been a while. Did you look and see if there was a lollipop kdz?
[G3 General] hyelton:
Why quote an unrelated post?
[G3 General] hyelton:
Did you try using a pin out method?

Your only option other than getting a new device

https://xdaforums.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/guide-fix-hard-brick-recovery-guide-t3132359
[G3 General] Hausbrandt:
its not about model, i use d-852, but since i unlocked it, and was previously with videotron, can i use any carrier tot file? like d-852 rogers, or d-852 bell?
[G3 General] hyelton:
I was just putting it out there about the model, some may miss that. Yes the model number is the same but what I said above applies. I’m not sure what issues and what carrier but it caused LTE and data issues with the Canadian model,But I don’t remember which carrier firmware it was.

Generally yes I would say you should be fine but it would be at your own risk, as it’s been a long time since anyone has asked or done that with the Canadian model in this thread.

Unlocked status wouldn’t play a role on what carrier firmware you can flash.
[G3 General] Mikepa1000:
Thanks for the response! I've been trying to locate a .tot file for telus but have only been able to find .kdz files. I'm going to look a little more but if I can't find one, I think I'll try using the Bell one and see what happens...
[G3 General] kesleybenedet:
Hi guys, I think I need some help.

I'm able to go through all the process to install the .kdz file, the phone restarts by itself and it shows android preparing the apps. But then, it restarts and keeps bootlooping. It shows the LG logo for 3 seconds or something and restarts. Just keeps doing this!

If I try going to recovery, it does the exactly same thing.

I don't what to do anymore.

Please, any help will be useful!
[G3 General] hyelton:
Shat was the reason why you where flashing firmware? Was it doing the same before? What’s your model? Boot looping is generally a battery problem.
[G3 General] kesleybenedet:
Hi Hyelton!

The phone was running fine, but yesterday I was using the camera and the phone suddenly restarted and started boot looping. So I flashed another ROM and it asked for some encryption password (??). That's why I tried installing the stock ROM from .kdz file.
[G3 General] hyelton:
Not sure on the password but battery failure is common with the G3 in causing bootloops. Other than making sure to try a newer or order stock rom and if it does the same I’d say battery or other failure.
[G3 General] tuerka20:
HELP

help. to my smartphone install a rom of a D855AT TOT format and my smartphone is a D855:(:llorando:

fortmat factory status 2
[G3 General] hyelton:
Choose board_dl and reflash
[G3 General] pvhien:
is the dl link of firmware file still working? i've tried several times but seem doesn't work.
[G3 General] hyelton:
What doesn’t work? There’s tons of files. And it’s working fine for me.