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[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
99.9% of the time you can ignore any and all error dialogs that pop up while using LG Flash Tool 2014. Just drag them out of the way without clicking any buttons in them. Within 10 minutes, you'll find your VS985 has been flashed.

What exactly are you on now and what are you trying to go to? Are you on 35B? Are you completely stock unrooted and trying to downgrade from it? Which release are you trying to downgrade to, or are you trying to reflash the 35B KDZ. Details, please. :)
[Verizon LG G3] lashley72:
I believe I am soft bricked. I rooted with kingroot and then uninstalled. Root checker says I am not rooted, but it says modified. Just want back stick. I am on 35b.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Soft bricked? You mean you can't boot Android, recovery or Download mode?

What KDZ are you trying to flash? Did you try the 35B KDZ?

Did you try what I suggested in my previous post? (ignoring any supposed error that LG Flash Tool 2014 says)
[Verizon LG G3] Pozman1:
I'm on Candy6 and want to go back to stock. Is this possible?
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yes.
[Verizon LG G3] Pozman1:
Which method should I use?
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Either. You're personal preference. I prefer KDZ when there's a choice. Some people prefer TOT.

If you plan to re-root and you use the KDZ method, go with the 10B KDZ. You can root it easily with the Stump app, and use TWRP Manager to put TWRP on. Root and TWRP get progressively more complicated after 10B.

The only TOT we have is 10B too so same difference.
[Verizon LG G3] jhewm16:
Wifi issues

I'm not sure when this problem started, but since Tuesday (when i fixed my screen), I've not been able to connect to Wifi. I've reset to stock using the .tot method, but it didn't work. When I decided to restore a backup that i had of cm 12.1, the following error messages popped up: E: Unable to locate partition by backup name: "radio" E: Unable to locate partition by backup name: "rpm" and E: Unable to locate partition by backup name: "tz". I have installed the 10b modem zip and it completed successfully, but the problem is still there. Any suggestions? Can provide more info if needed
[Verizon LG G3] cdj1942:
I need KDZ files for Boost LG LS770 if anyone runs across them.
[Verizon LG G3] TheLoonyRebel:
http://xdaforums.com/android/development/read-trying-to-root-kdz-files-kdz-tmo-t3152531
[Verizon LG G3] kuhl_man:
About how long does this process take? The phone is only showing 3% but the program on the PC is at 25 minutes.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
5-10 minutes tops.
[Verizon LG G3] x20627:
vs985 35B KDZ file it can't be uncompressed.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Hi. In the future, please don't quote the entire (or almost) first post.

As far as I'm aware the only tool that works to extract KDZs (or at least the easiest) on Windows is WindowsLGFirmwareExtract at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2600575.

[MENTION=4132606]bweN diorD[/MENTION] 's stickied thread in this section has all the KDZs extracted, though.
[Verizon LG G3] evolver10:
I've been trying for 3 days to get my computer to detect my phone in download mode so i can use kdz method. Any ideas? I've tried different cables , uninstalling drivers all that. I'm stumped.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Just being thorough:

Among the cables you've tried, did you have the original available to try?

Are you using a USB 2.0 port (not USB 3.0, and preferably a port that comes directly off the motherboard, not through a USB hub)?

You tried these drivers? LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.0.4.exe

Try rebooting after installing the driver (with the phone not connected)?

The first time you connect the phone in Download mode to a different USB port, it can take up to 10 minutes for Windows to load the driver. Leave it connected for at least 10 minutes, and while waiting, open Device Manager in Windows and look for the phone to be listed in the Modem section. When the Download mode driver is installed, it'll appear there.

Second to last option I can think of: reinstalling Windows.

Last but not least, if all else fails, try a different Windows PC.
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
Very cool. Learn something new every day :)

(The clarification you just provided on what happens is excellent :D )
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
[MENTION=876904]quadjacks[/MENTION] & [MENTION=2811808]killian1212[/MENTION] after conferring with autoprime, the kdz we have is most likely a pre-release that ends with the denomination of 10b-01, while the tot file is 10b-03. There could be plenty of file changes that would cause an ota to fail. Honestly, I never really anticipated anyone downgrading, just to upgrade with stock OTA's, but the issue is noted and I'll see what I can do about adding an update zip or an entirely new image eventually.

For now though, to ease your paranoia, the image is safe and legit, but most likely created just before the release of the phone. It serves it's purpose for getting back to a rooted & unlocked state.
[Verizon LG G3] killian1212:
[MENTION=4795150]annoyingduck[/MENTION] ... Understood on the possible file conflict and thanks for all your help and apreciate your time dealing with my issue. I managed to get the update to install after the tot method. Although a pain, it served its purpose. The wife is so happy I only wasted 6 hours on "phone fun" today.

If i ever need stock again, your way is by far superior.

Go Patriots!
[Verizon LG G3] NoClipPazazio:
Does doing this still show the device status as modified?
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
Most likely yes... I'm showing modified, but I am rooted & unlocked. I don't recall if just flashing the kdz without rooting/unlocking caused modified to show, but I'm thinking it probably will, much like an odin flash on a samsung. Maybe someone else can chime in on that.
[Verizon LG G3] bweN diorD:
Could just be a versioning difference between LG and Verizon. When I went to lg's site the other day it said this current update was 11a not c.

Sent from my VS985 4G

---------- Post added at 01:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:56 PM ----------

I'm almost positive when I tot'ed back the other week the modified status went away. Don't see why the kdz would be any different as long as it has the complete set of files, or however it works.

Sent from my VS985 4G
[Verizon LG G3] NoClipPazazio:
Were you rooted with an unlocked bootloader?
[Verizon LG G3] bweN diorD:
absolutely :)
[Verizon LG G3] deathsquad737:
There is not a problem with the file it works fine it has to be another problem .

WHATSAMATTA U ALUMNI

---------- Post added at 05:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:38 PM ----------

Both kdz and tot method do put official status back from modified

WHATSAMATTA U ALUMNI
[Verizon LG G3] trent999:
Autoprime said something about the kdz having been made from a pre-release version of v10b, so though the software was really the same it still would show as "modified", but that was nothing to worry about.
[Verizon LG G3] BeansTown106:
[MENTION=4795150]annoyingduck[/MENTION] [MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION] just figured id post this here :P

u guys really previously payed for kdz's??

Ps- Uploading :D
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
It's beans!!

I assume you grabbed the cached files from the lg flash tool while it downloaded direct from LG and are converting to a kdz using the 2 files...

When I tried, it downloaded 11c, I missed the chance for 10b.
[Verizon LG G3] BeansTown106:
ya actually it downloaded the straight up kdz, i opened in this secondary program so i could show it was real
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
Oh cool, that's a new thing then, it used to dl 2 separate files, one being a dz I think. Are you going to host the 11c file? If so, I'd like to link it in the OP.
[Verizon LG G3] BeansTown106:
yup just building an official rom based off kdz as all the others system.imgs floating around have files edited in them and apps pushed to system, etc.. Oo so figured it would be good to get a clean image out for everyone..

and then i will upload kdz for u to put in OP:highfive::good::cool:
[Verizon LG G3] android-incredible:
i have a question, i have the vs98510B_03.tot if for any reason i have to return back to stock could i use that one instead of the vs98510B_01kds
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
You can use either as long as it's done in the perspective manner for either version (tot tool vs kdz tool). The kdz method is much easier, and from the looks of things, we'll end up having a plethora of kdz files in the future as more updates come. I couldn't find any difference in the 01kdz and the 03tot, both are 10b, just the 03 was the released version that probably has done minor file/build.prop changes that are different.

I'm running the kdz 10b rom here, with the updated 11c images from autoprime which basically gives me 11c and with root & twrp...
[Verizon LG G3] android-incredible:
OK I downloaded the kdz , I checked the md5 but how do I know of I I have the correct md5?.
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
[MENTION=4795150]annoyingduck[/MENTION] - would using beans' version of the kdz end up at a phone that shows unmodified?
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
They will all show unmodified. The 11c kdz will leave you with an unrootable device though...
[Verizon LG G3] evolver10:
I'm down to trying a different computer. I've done everything else. Phone is detected just fine except for in download mode.
[Verizon LG G3] burnsky05:
Alright so here's what I don't understand, I flash the 24B .KDZ and after everything reboots, the phone is fine. The issue I'm having is that the phone states that there is no update available, although when I connect the phone into the Verizon Software Assistance, it does state that there is an update. The update downloads and installs just fine which takes the phone to full stock of 35B but will not update to 46A. Anyone having this issue or know of the fix for this? Sorry I have not had a chance to read through the whole forum yet if someone has.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Sometimes after flashing a KDZ or TOT it can take hours or even days for an OTA to show up. The other day for me after flashing the 35B KDZ, it took 3-4 hours until the 46A OTA showed up. I had manually used the check for updates option on the phone and nothing. Hours later I looked and it was downloading the 46A OTA without prompting me, which wasn't a problem, just surprising.

This has happened to be before after other KDZs and TOTs, and others have reported the same thing.

It's normal. ?
[Verizon LG G3] burnsky05:
Still no update has come up. I've went all the way back to 10b using the .TOT option with no luck of verizon or the phone informing me of the 46A update. Did verizon pull the update? Although I've seen their website state that the update should come through ota or via their software.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You didn't give it enough time. Like I said, it can take days.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
Got a unlocked Verizon LG G3 on Kit Kat 10B,rooted no custom recovery and I want to update to the lasted Kit Kat 12B.I just downloaded the 12B kdz file and I want to flash it from 10B to 12B without losing root and deleting anything can I do this with flashtool and 12B kdz.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
No, you can't flash KDZs (or TOTs) and keep root. Whether you use CSE or Normal mode you'll be unrooted. All the partitions will be restored to 100% stock. In addition, with the CSE option, user data and internal storage is wiped. With the Normal option, user data and internal storage is not wiped. Look for JasmineROM in the non-original Development section. I think v2 or v3 or so would be based on 12B, and it's not noticeably modified from stock at all, possibly just a tweak or two.

On 10B and 12B, putting TWRP on is as simple as using TWRP Manager from the Play Store to install it, then you can flash the appropriate version of JasmineROM from TWRP custom recovery.

You can use any of my debloat zips in my signature below, including the No OTA one, before the first time you boot any stock ROM including JasmineROM.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
Understood,but I can update to from 10B to 12B and root and install apks again?
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You "can". Only 10B can be rooted with the Stump app though. You have to use some script of adb commands to root 12B, available in the non-Verizon G3 General section.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
One last thing,do you think I will gain any improvements by going to 10B from 12B?
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I don't know how to answer that. I'm sure there were improvements over 10B in some ways, but I don't recall what they were, how noticeable they were, etc. It's been just about exactly a year since I've been on 12B. :)

Looking from the opposite perspective, I don't think there's any reason to choose 10B over 12B, other than the ease of rooting.

Personally, my overall favorite has been 35B, especially [MENTION=2941286]xdabbeb[/MENTION] 's ROM of it.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
Your probably right,but how exactlly go from 10B to 12B.I read the post about the app in the Play Store but I don`t understand it.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
What app? You'll have to be more specific.

There's two ways we've discussed so far going from 10B to 12B. One that I suggested as the easiest was installing TWRP Manager from the Play Store on your already rooted 10B, and using that app to install TWRP custom recovery, then from custom recovery wiping and installing the version of JasmineROM which was based on 12B.

The other way you mentioned was flashing the 12B KDZ, then rooting with a script I said you'll have to find.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
I don't want to install JasmineRom so I might do the other method that's not involving TWRP.How to I go from 10B rooted to 12B with 12B KDZ.The harder method.I understand about putting the file in the folder and renaming the file but what do you do to send commands to update it.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
The instructions to flash the 12B KDZ are in the first post of this thread.

You're confusing me. It's sounding like you're trying to apply an OTA file manually. First of all, only the 10B_03 TOT can take the OTA. The 10B_01 KDZ was a leaked unofficial and the OTA won't work with it. We don't know which 10B is on your phone, the official or unofficial, but assuming it's the official one (10B_03), then you should be able to get the OTA to 12B from the Settings / System Updates menu instead of trying to manually apply it.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
I`m not using it on the Verizon network and it should be the official and it want update from system settings..Phone is unlocked.I read something about activity launcher in the Play Store.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yep, one of the last activities it'll list has something do with FOTA Easy Update. With the OTA file renamed to xxxxxx.up (x = anything) and in a folder called SoftwareUpdate on the internal storage, the activity will start the OTA process. Do you have SuperSU set to try to keep itself during OTA in SuperSU's settings? I've never actually done that but I know the option is there on KitKat (not on Lollipop and above).
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
So you do need the app (activity launcher) in Play Store and no I rooted my phone by StompRoot and there no app icon in system app drawer.Where to fine?
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
There may be other ways other than Activity Launcher, they'd just the easiest way that I'm aware of.

I don't know anything about StompRoot. Do you mean Stump? If so, once Stump roots your phone it directs you to install SuperSU and then SuperSU had you update the binaries. If you rooted with something else, I didn't have any experience with that.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
I missed spelled Stump Root sorry about that and yes that is what I used to root my G3 and it didn`t direct me to install SuperSU but phone is rooted because I have Xposed installer and Adaway install on phone which requires root otherwise they want work.What did I miss?
[Verizon LG G3] burnsky05:
So the reason that it wouldn't update is because the phone MUST be activated with service for the Verizon servers to be able to send out the update. I am not using this phone as my daily driver so I simply swapped phones, updated and swapped back....updated to Marshmallow just fine.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You missed installing SuperSU from the Play Store after it rebooted from using Stump. I don't know if doing so now will do any good - you can try. You'll be able to install it just fine but it might not be able to update it's binaries. Only trying will tell.

When you root, you typically have to install something like SuperSU so that you can give permission to the apps you want to have root access, and to deny access for those apps you don't want to, like just in case you got some bad app on there and you didn't know, or you didn't know it will use root.

Yep, I didn't realize you weren't on Verizon, or I got confused with all the people in different threads I'm trying to help. ? Glad you got it sorted.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
I haven't tried yet but phone is rooted even though SuperSu doesn't show up in app draw.How do you use app in Play Store and will I lose root if I update to 12B from 10B you think.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Install SuperSU and run it.

I don't know. I never took OTAs when rooted, I'm only sharing what I told you about keeping SuperSU, especially with its option checked to aggressively try to keep rooted based on what other people have reported.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
What did other people report.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Everything that I've answered you regarding OTAs while rooted.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
Oh so their saying other people have confirm that you can use your method rooted and checking the option to keep SuperSu and update from 10B to 11C to 12B and root will remain.Is this right?
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
What "my method" are you referring to?

Yep.
[Verizon LG G3] AtrixHDMan:
The easiest method you say using the app from the Play Store.Didn't see other method.
[Verizon LG G3] NatesLaw:
I was happily running CM13 with 35B bootstack & 35B modem and honestly, it was the best combination I've used with my LG G3-VS985. However, today I had a moment of bone-headed oblivion and completely wiped my phone in TWRP (wiped back-up too). Homer Simpson is a freakin' genious compared to me....

Anyhooo, I digress. I've never done a KDZ (having done the .tot version a couple times in the past) but I am interested in giving it a go. My question is do I need to do the initial KDZ into the 10B version or can I directly KDZ to 35B?

To follow up, if I KDZ to 10B, once rooted and superSU'd, TWRP'd, etc, can I immediately flash into 35B bootstack ROMs or do I need to "start slow"?

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to help me.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You can flash any KDZ made for the VS985.

Yes.

You're welcome!
[Verizon LG G3] NatesLaw:
A big (direct) Thank You to roirraW "edor" ehT for your help! You are a true "Professional" as your avatar suggests :D
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Thank you!!! :) It's nice when someone knows the reference. I'll have to thank your post from Tapatalk later.
[Verizon LG G3] ncjones28:
Link to the 10B tot and megalock.dll? I got the dll file from annoying duck's guide, but never saw anything for these other two files. Thanks.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
The 10B TOT is at the same place I have all the KDZs on Android File Host, linked at the bottom of the first post. You'll have to Google for the flash tool for TOTs and for the megalock.dll, I'd have to Google to find them too.
[Verizon LG G3] ncjones28:
Sorry one last question: If I get the 'wrong dll' error, what should I do?
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Sorry not sure specifically. Redownload the correct megalock.dll and the other LG .DLL. The LG .DLL that I have on Android File Host might work for the second one.

Since I have copies of the files I needed from the first time(s) I had to flash a TOT a year and a half ago, I don't know right off where to get the proper copies.
[Verizon LG G3] ncjones28:
I have gotten it to work, but I am getting an error stating 'Failed PreviousLoad()'. Is there a solution to fix this? I have the most recent drivers from annoyingduck's post and the files from your filehost link.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I don't recall getting that error with the TOT method.

Maybe Google (if you haven't already):

TOT Failed PreviousLoad

?
[Verizon LG G3] ncjones28:
From what I have found, it may be a driver issue. I was using drivers from the link that annoyingduck posted in the KDZ thread. Are these the right ones or do I need to use different ones? Also is it possible to go 46a to 10b with KDZ, because I have heard there are not as many issues normally. Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I don't know what ones he links to. I get my drivers directly from Verizon and LG's website.

The only way from stock unrooted 35B and 46A to downgrade to anything before 35B is via TOT.

If you follow the instructions in the second thread below in my signature, which includes rooting, then you'd be able to flash any KDZ.
[Verizon LG G3] ncjones28:
Yeah I don't know why, but everything I tried, I cannot get to work. I may just use the second thread like you said with kingroot. Just to clarify though - if I follow that second thread, I can then flash the 10b KDZ and then just go ahead and use stump root and flash twrp and be on my way. Correct? I'm just confused why it is different after I do that than currently having everything stock. Thanks for all of the help by the way!
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yep.

Because stock 35B and later (46A) don't allow downgrading below 35B via KDZ, and as you already know, only via TOT method with the .DLL that was extracted from the 35B KDZ. My thread has you manually downgrade several partitions so that TWRP and downgrading to anything via KDZ works. As I say twice in the first post of that thread, once you do the process you *have* to either use TWRP to wipe/flash a ROM or *have* to flash a KDZ, because I don't make any assumptions/directions/links to a bump'd kernel for either 35B or 46A, without which I'm pretty sure your current ROM won't boot once some of the partitions are downgraded.
[Verizon LG G3] NatesLaw:
Happy to report, upon performing my first kdz, it is a painless, and sorta fun, process.

10B allows you to use Stumproot and after the requisite superSU's & twrp's I'm back up to 35B in no time alternating between SD 6.0.2 (I'm on VS985) and CM13 and everything is going smoothly.

I HIGHLY recommend the kdz (10B) method!
[Verizon LG G3] ncjones28:
This is my eventual goal. I tried to tot to 10b since I'm on 46a but I had errors. Later today I will be using the alternate method of downgrading partitions then kdz to 10b. I envy your painless journey.
[Verizon LG G3] NatesLaw:
It started from a NOT so painless beginning. In a moment of sheer lunkheadedness that would make Jordy Verrill feel lucky, in twrp I deleted a backup (CM 13) for some reason and then proceeded to wipe EVERYTHING.... even Internal Memory, so my VS985 was basically a brick. But in the end that was good, because I truly started "fresh".
[Verizon LG G3] ncjones28:
Yeah I have just had issues with the TOT method working. I've been using a bootcamped mac that I had installed so many different drivers and version of the flash tool on that I think this was causing problems. I've downloaded all the necessary files for TOT on my roommate's desktop and I'm going to retry it in a bit. Hopefully it will work - I got the KDZ method to work on his computer so it gives me hope.
[Verizon LG G3] roirraW "edor" ehT:
If you're interested, [MENTION=7291175]b00ster23[/MENTION] reported that instructions I give in my "Install TWRP or flash older KDZs on 100% stock 35B or 46A, also works for 'ks error' " thread in my signature below worked for him when he wasn't able to successfully TOT.