yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint LG G3] comzee:
I changed one thing in build.prop (An optimization, specifically the line: "debug.composition.type=c2d") with root file explorer and now my phone is in a boot loop. I'm pretty sure all I have to do is get the original build.prop in /system but I can't get adb to work. Even apart from the build.prop you hosted a link to, root file explorer saved my original one as build.prop.bak so I have that too.

Is there any tricks to accessing adb while booting, I can't quite put the puzzle together with the info here.
[Sprint LG G3] treezy26:
Another thing I've noticed but isn't a big deal. Has anyone who's used the .tot noticed that the sprint spark boot ani is gone? I still get the little sun icon spinning so I'm guessing i still am getting the "spark".
[Sprint LG G3] dakoellis:
Ive noticed that which leads me to think that this isn't a complete spark .tot. maybe the ## code that we actually need reflashes the sprint boot animation but I was wondering if it was complete stock because of that change.

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##UPDATE# got me sprint ID, Lumen Toolbar, and Lookout, nothing else

##SRCTN# made no visible changes.
[Sprint LG G3] Skinny0ne:
One of the build.prop edits
[Sprint LG G3] treezy26:
That's odd. I also just noticed an app called mobilezone and when selected it asks to agree to installing 3rd party apps or something to that nature. Once i agreed it just failed. Oh and the icon is just an android with a cube on its chest...
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
It's either in the thread I'll link you too. Or the link in the last post.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54701137

Edit. Also all your other issues will be solved with that reset.
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
I took apart the sprint tot, so far all apps are there including the WiFi Calling Apps

Extracting all apps/files now and will do a md5 check against what I have in my system. But upon first glance everything is in order
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
What error are you getting when you try adb devices?
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
It'll all be solved with that reset I linked to above your post.

Thanks for checking.
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
My man you are awesome! Will link to OP in the AM
[Sprint LG G3] comzee:
List of devices attached

Just blank after that.

edit:

I've also tried spamming the command "adb devices" while it's booting to see if it connects at any point in the boot process.
[Sprint LG G3] treezy26:
Is there an easier way to get msl?
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
I'm going offline now but take a look at this guide (obviously don't use the HTC drivers, use the LG one in the OP if you haven't already)

Also take a look here that's where I read about using shell stop to push a file while the phone is booting
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
I'm on shift, so sorry for my short answers. I'll see if I can make better sense now. :silly:

So the Wifi calling, non-Sprint boot ani, and some misc setup properties and apks are all in the .tot. For some reason, when the phone first boots up it doesn't quite set-up the same for everyone. Some people will have to do the reset code to get all the apps. (I'm kinda wondering about build quality)

The code I'm thinking is something like #RTN#, but don't try it!!! I'll see if I can find the actual post that has the code. I'll edit this post when I find it. But I'm pretty sure its in one of those 2 links from above.

Edit. [MENTION=3006092]treezy26[/MENTION] sorry I forgot to answer your question. I think there is another way to get MSL I just gotta find it.
[Sprint LG G3] treezy26:
Sorry to bother you at work. Not really a big deal just odd. Thanks for all your effort. Really appreciate it. Didn't we meet up in the og forums once before...

Oh and I just thought I'd throw this out there. When I had to use the flashtool and tot file...I wasn't hooked up with sprint. I had to switch phones because of work and other things...but when i did use flashtool was just on wifi... It took the activation setup forever and I didn't do it because I wasn't switched over yet. Does that make sense?

oh and i just realized...wifi calling is under system/app

just thought i would throw that out there...
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
No worries, it's all good. :D It's afterhours now anyway.

I thought that was you. You changed your sig. It threw off a few people. It was kinda funny. I think fergie was there a little too come to think of it.

Heres another option for MSL. I knew I recently saw it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54890550&postcount=1

I think that makes sense, And that shouldn't have any bearing on not having wifi calling and the wrong boot ani, etc. I bought in the first week and returned that phone for the reasons you have. But now we know how to fix it.

Yeah all the apps are there they just didn't install for whatever reason.
[Sprint LG G3] treezy26:
well got my msl and now everything is back to normal. Thanks [MENTION=1280108]engine95[/MENTION]
[Sprint LG G3] Trichael Man:
This will remove root correct?
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
Yes, as well as format your internal storage
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
Slightly off topic here, but since you mentioned that. Not long ago I factory reset with stock recovery and it wiped my internal storage. I lost the preloaded qhd vids when that happened.

I can't use someone else's sample vids because they have a DRM protection (I tried).

Luckily, I shared mine to my Dropbox before I did the reset, but sadly they still won't play on my phone after downloading them.

When I look at the file properties it says the file type is "application/octec-stream". When I try to open the file as a video file it says unsupported file type.

Do you, or any one, know how to get these vids working?
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
You can try changing permissions to 0660
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
No luck, but thx anyway.
[Sprint LG G3] too758:
Not sure if this was said already but at the end when you need to select "normal boot" you have to hold the power button to be able to push it. That wasn't clear to me initially.
[Sprint LG G3] mrancier:
MSL/SPC

Just thought I'd post this. I tried the method to get the MSL listed above, but it did not work for me with the CDM Workshop Demo or DFS. I found this thread : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2521276 , and followed the instructions in the OP with Basic Flasher and got my SPC/MSL super easy. Just in case others run into the same problem.
[Sprint LG G3] henryg09:
OMFG! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH RIGHT NOW. I've even created an account to post on here just to tell you thank you!

Although I have D851, I got stuck only in download mode. No other guides either for general LG or D851 were working. It kept going to 6% then failed download mode even though my phone showed download mode. I was desperate searching up and down for new tricks. I must've uninstalled, rebooted and installed these drivers more than a dozen times for over 2 days! Then after that, my phone kept getting into a miniOS then "FACTORY RESET STATUS 2" blue screen.

FInally, I came upon your guide. Did everything exactly as followed (except use D851 tot file from previous attempts, but with your generic DLL). You have absolutely NO IDEA how excited I was once I saw it go after 6% like every other time.

Although, I must say the Flash Driver Tool stopped short at 89% while the minios screen was still up. It turned to "FAILED" then I quickly disconnected, held POWER button, selected the normal(++power) option and held my breath. It worked into normal start up. :)

Again, thank you soooo much. You have no idea.

P.S. Confirmed that this method also works with LGD851. Just instead use a d851 tot file and the generic DLL file on OP.
[Sprint LG G3] pbedard:
This worked fine but there's no sprint settings or anything in the phone and no account billing in the market ... Also rct shows rooted...
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
Make sure you complete the last step in the instructions

Check out this thread on how to fix rtc

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2853627

[TOT] Reset RCT (root check tool)
[Sprint LG G3] pbedard:
What about the sprint payments and stuff missing

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That code don't work on sprints
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
You don't need any code you need to remove the files he listed in his OP

I followed this guide on Saturday including the last step, I have the option to charge my account in Google Play
[Sprint LG G3] pbedard:
I'm rerooted ready
[Sprint LG G3] pbedard:
Fergie let ppl know in to op for sprint they need ##786# and there msl code or there phone wont be provsioned on the network it still will work with sprints date but will read ls not sprint
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
Curious. What mods did you make to need these extra steps? I've used it twice and never had to do these things.
[Sprint LG G3] pbedard:
It wouldnt red sprint after the restore
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
I meant, what mods did you make to your phone before you did the Flashtool restore? And why did you end up having to use the Flashtool?

Sorry if my question wasn't clear.
[Sprint LG G3] pbedard:
Cause my phone got extremely laggy couldnt figure it out so i unrooted and re rooted issue was gone then all sprint crap was gone and phone woulnt say sprint as a carrier
[Sprint LG G3] stas333:
I followed the instructions in this thread to unroot my phone. My build.prop wasnt edited but for some reason the process failed the first time. Once i used the generic dll file, it went through. Now that its all done, i noticed a few glitches. My phone shut off a couple times for no reason. Text messaged seem to arrive super late, even after prl and profile update, and lastly, the carrier has been replaced by 'LG".

Edit, So I decided to run this one more time. This time the normal dll file went through. One thing I have noticed is that this run is taking much much longer. it has been about 45 minutes and it is still at 40%. once this is done i will do the ##rtn# and see what happens.

update. The install took about 2 hours. Once it was done, none of the sprint apps were installed. I did the ##rtn#. after the reboot, sprint apps began installing like when i first got the phone. I will update on if the glitches are gone.
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
Added a step-by-step guide on how to obtain your SPC/MSL to the 4th post because I had a few PMs from folks having issues
[Sprint LG G3] stas333:
I for some reason have a glitch. I unchecked the wifi calling quick button, froze all sprint wifi calling apps, and even renamed them in the system file. No matter what i do, after a restart, the wifi calling is checked and back in my quick settings tap. Any ideas how to remove it?
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
I've seen a few people with this issue. Unfortunately I don't have this problem but yea not sure why it only affects some.

I do have WiFi calling greenified and I do use xposed framework with the G3 TweaksBox but I don't believe either of those things would effect it
[Sprint LG G3] stas333:
glad to know i am not the only one. I dont know how to explain, but there are random glitches on my phone after restoring the phone. Could it be due to the tot file being taken apart?
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
What do you mean the tot being taken apart?
[Sprint LG G3] stas333:
you mentioned that you took the sprint tot file apart.
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
I did on my desktop. I didn't take it a part then upload it. XDA member Wolfgart has uploaded all G3 stock tot/kdz files here, that's where the file is from.

When I did extract the system.img from the tot I extracted every file/folder from the image and did an MD5 comparison against my system (at the time I never used the restore tool), every file/folder checked out as the same; same MD5, same SHA-1, they were identical

The same goes from boot.img
[Sprint LG G3] stas333:
Got you.
[Sprint LG G3] 12manytimes:
Factory reset status 2

Hey guys need some quick help or clarification...after the phone reboots and I see the MiniOS screen im supposed to hold the Power button on the device? I do this but i dont get any screen to let me choose reboot options...it just goes to the Factory Reset Status 2 Blue screen :( i know i must be missing something and would appreciate some help

thanks guys

EDIT: LOL so thats what he meant by he forgot to change action mode for 6 hrs haha...ok i got it guys...just had to READ lol smh
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
Question..

I want to go back to just fresh stock unrooted, right now I have root and im using xposed with tweaksbox, and unicon xposed module.

If I used the full unroot option in supersu, then factory reset through settings menu would I achieve my goal of having no signs or residual leftovers of root?
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
It should. But I hear it's possible to still have traces of root. I haven't tried it yet to find out for sure.

Give me a minute and I'll see if I can find the files to look for after using Flashtool. I'll post it here.

[MENTION=4086983]Will32[/MENTION] Edit: Here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54947736

The part about the/persist/rct.cfg file.
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
Thanks for the help!

So I'll just try uninstalling xposed and the modules. Then full unroot with the option in supersu, then factory reset.

When I boot back up to make sure the unroot removed all files will I need root access to delete them if I see them there?

Also, that dialer code didn't work even when I used 990 as the model, but I found the rtc with shortcut master.
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
My opinion.... If Flashtool wipes everything, it should take care of xposed and root.

There is no consistency between all the versions of the G3, so Flashtool may take care of everything for us/Sprint. ie hiddenmenu, dialer codes etc.

If the rtc.config file survives Flashtool, I think you need root to delete it. So maybe try deleting it first, then use Flashtool.
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
Ok, I was trying to find a simple way to just unroot. I have the sprint tot downloaded and flash tool set up but it just seems like a bigger process than I need since my phone is working fine with just a few sys files altered.

I'll try it the simple way and then if I'm not getting what I want I'll use flash tool. I'll update with my findings.
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
Please do. :) Im going to start working on our FAQ this week I hope. I'm rooted and have some mods I've made and am going to go through the whole process with Flashtool again. It'd be nice, for consistency, to know others have the same issues I will.
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
Well.. Here's what I did.

Disabled both of my xposed modules

Rebooted

Uninstalled xposed framework

Rebooted

Unrooted with SuperSU

Rebooted

Root checker app says I don't have root.

Shortcut master won't access the root checking activity without root, it seems, as shown in SS.

Cant access RCT through dialer on sprint... So I'm gonna say I'm good to go. Might go ahead and factory reset just to freshen up.

Edit.. Checked the filesystem for the files named in the link you posted (engine). Couldn't access the data folder but I could see the system folder. I have none of the files he named in /system.
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
Thank you.

So the /persist/rct.cfg file says you don't have root? You don't need root to check that file, but you do need a root explorer to look at it I think. Open it as a text file and it'll say something about root or not. Thanks again.
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
Here's what my rct.cfg looks like.
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
I tried to enter both the persist and persist LG folders. Solid explorer said I have no root access and ES file explorer let me open them but the folder was empty.
[Sprint LG G3] skyisthelimit83:
Lost call audio, Unrooted and Restored to stock following OP steps. Still no audio

Thanks for the guide OP, the reason i unrooted and returned to stock its because for some reason i lost call audio on my phone, i can only hear people over speakerphone or using headphones. Im not sure how this happened or what cause it, but i realized about the problem a little while after installing Xposed and G3 tweakbox, then i activated call recording on G3 tweakbox but it wasnt working properly, then i downloaded a call recording module from Xposed and activated it. Im pretty sure i didnt disable call recording on G3 tweakbox before installing the call recording module from xposed, Anyways i believe thats what caused the problem. I unrooted and went back to stock thinking that will fix my call audio issues, but it didnt and i have no idea what to do or what exactly caused the problem ( Xposed and G3 tweakbox its just a theory )

Anyways i will apreciate any input anybody can have on this issue, i will try anything cuz at this point im completely lost specially not even knowing for sure what caused the problem, Thank You :confused:
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
I don't know if this would help but...

Boot into factory recovery and wipe cache then power off and run Flashtool again.

To boot into recovery:

Power off

Press and hold power+vol dn together for about 10-15 sec.

You'll see LG boot screen then "Recovery Mode" then release the buttons.

Use the volume buttons for up dn and power to select.

Like I said though, it might work and it might not.
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
[MENTION=1280108]engine95[/MENTION] you said you were working on an faq so I thought I'd let you know something.

After unrooting and doing a factory reset, I tried stump root and it wouldn't work. I first tried v1.0 because it worked fine the first time. Then I tried v1.2 and it wouldn't work, wouldn't bruteforce either.

Playfulgod told me in irc that it only works on an "untouched" system. So I'd need to use flashtool to restore if I wanted root again.

So apparently my system is still modified from stock and SuperSU didn't clean everything up.

@op, feel free to add any of this to your op here if you want.
[Sprint LG G3] stas333:
Mine worked just fine. I used the bruteforce to root it.
[Sprint LG G3] pbedard:
Why does the home launcher keep crashing ...
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
I finally broke down and restored so that I could root again. The guide was a great help.

The guide looks great in tapatalk but all the instructions kind of ran together while looking at it on pc. I think it would have been easier to read if it was double spaced between each instruction.

Also, thanks for the 4th post. No complaints there, haha.

Why isn't this guide stickied?

Thanks again fergie.

Oh, 1 thing that had me worried is that the progress bar on the phone finished before the one in flashtool and the phone started to reboot. Flashtool progress bar was at about 80% and then it said FAILED in red. Phone booted like it should have but I didn't expect to see it say that in flash tool.
[Sprint LG G3] succumbtothegreater:
After clicking on the yellow arrow in the flash tool, it goes up to BIN CRC check and then I get a popup saying "Failed PreviousLoad()" and I did everything right, I'm not sure what to do, any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
That's when it's checking the tot and dll files, to make sure the files aren't corrupt I assume.

Are you sure you selected the files correctly?

Maybe someone can get an md5 for you so you can check the files.

I can but it'll be a little while before I'd be able to.
[Sprint LG G3] succumbtothegreater:
I checked and the problem is the .tot file wasn't downloaded completely, only 2.2 GB of the file downloaded, I'm downloading again now to see if it downloads the entire file this time, I cleaned up my system a bit so that'll hopefully help.
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
I found this http://androidforums.com/sprint-lg-g2-all-things-root/838706-lg-g2-brick.html

Apparently this guy had the same error and blamed it on an old pc

Edit.. Post 11
[Sprint LG G3] succumbtothegreater:
The computer is always at fault huh? My laptop is pretty old but that shouldn't stop anything like that from working.
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
Ya.. Never the operator, haha.

I assume the guy had to download it to get it into his newer pc and that might be what fixed it, rather than a different pc.
[Sprint LG G3] succumbtothegreater:
After trying to DL again, it was unsuccessful, I'm not sure what to do right now, its not downloading properly. Could anyone post a mirror?
[Sprint LG G3] browntown412:
can't get download mode to stop random upgrade

sadly the flash never starts for me. entering download mode automatically puts it into a "firmware update" attempting to install suser b18, any ideas on how to stop this from happening?
[Sprint LG G3] Mahapederdon:
I don't have a mirror but look up a good download manager. I've read that some browsers won't finish huge downloads. Hope this helps.
[Sprint LG G3] slyest12:
I was able to successfully do this, though I needed to find my MSL in order to restore my phone completely. So I'm back to the Sprint animation, Sprint boat, Wi-Fi calling and NO ringtones or alarm sounds. Is there a way to download these? I did the adb backup and restore, and it seems like all my data is there (just inaccessible). Any ideas?
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
I'll grab the stock ringtones and alarm sounds for ya, if you want. You'll need root to put them where they belong. Or you could use a third party app to set them as ringtones or alarm sounds.

What adb backup did you use? Helium?
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
Also, helium sounded great to me but didn't work. The native LG backup/restore app is just awesome in my opinion. You might want to try it. Just make sure you tell it to back up to your external sd because flashtool restore will wipe internal sd, I believe.
[Sprint LG G3] slyest12:
Please delete
[Sprint LG G3] slyest12:
OK, 2nd try. That would be great. I am rooted, and should be able to move files using ES File Explorer.

I just used adb commands to backup my phone, and it is nowhere near what I'm looking for (you know, like a backup). My phone and computer both showed completed, but something is not right.

I use TiBu, but I'm not able to copy the file folder or the update.zip to my computer like I used to on my HTC One.

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Sorry for the double post. I guess I shouldn't trust those error codes!
[Sprint LG G3] Will32:
Here ya go. Ringtones, notifications, and alarms. Just put the 3 folders in system/media/audio https://www.dropbox.com/s/cjxbzgqx4ftlbsi/g3 audio.zip?dl=0
[Sprint LG G3] toddhausberger:
Please help!

The whole process is good all the way until the end and then nothing? The flashing process doesn't seem to begin? No progress on the progress bar. My phone has been out of commission for over a week and i am starting to freak out. This is my 2nd time going through the whole process and getting stuck at this point. Please help.

Thank you so much.

Todd

"After you reconnected your device you'll notice the flashing process begins as indicated by the progress bar. It could take a while so just hang tight and keep an eye on the progress"
[Sprint LG G3] engine95:
Have you tried the Generic.dll?
[Sprint LG G3] fergie716:
Replied to your PM, I would also suggest trying the Generic DLL

Also, try a different USB Port, a different USB Cable, Make sure you changed the LG Port to COM 41 in Device Manager

When you reconnect your phone does your screen do anything at all (should be in the Download Mode screen)