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[Verizon LG G3] lsxrx7:
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the software is loading and phone will reboot itself just fine

look at the bar on the phone, its going
[Verizon LG G3] schwartz.matthew.e:
Can anyone provide an alternate download host for the kdz file?? :)
[Verizon LG G3] Jimi Mack:
A question in case I am missing here in the forum.

I had used this method about 10 days ago and it worked fine no issue. I now tried to do a KDZ file restore again and I keep getting locked up after hitting the final step "Start" that my line is not connected. The line is fine, once I reboot back into the phone after a normal start up the phone and PC see each other with the USB line with no issue. But in the LG Flash tool it does not seem to see the phone. Any suggestions?
[Verizon LG G3] Relentless D:
I'm getting the same thing. My phone took a massive dump this morning and this was the first thread I found to get it back up. I removed anything and everything LG related, followed steps in the OP but I keep getting connection to server failed.

The phone is showing up in device manager no problem. The odd thing is that if I leave the error window up it keeps going then the phone reboots at around 90% and then the LG tool "finishes" and says it is done. My phone then sits on the splash screen for the rom I had previously.

more info: My phone seems to have some kind of issue with the data partition. I can't format it or do anything in TWRP. My phone was working like a champ this morning then I got a kernel panic (first time I have seen that in 5 years of flashing roms) and wouldn't boot.
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
Your running the tool while in dl mode right? Try some different usb ports, and do it again. Be sure the md5 is correct with the file (it's posted on page 1)...
[Verizon LG G3] Relentless D:
Yea, it's in download mode. Says "firmware upgrading" (updating? Whatever the wording is...). It goes through the whole thing then reboots back to the 5.0 rom splash but just sits there.

I have tried mulitple ports, using the original LG cable (as well as others). MD5 is a match...

I'm running out of ideas.
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
At this point, it's clear it's a windows issue or with your pc itself. I saw you were having trouble with the tot method too. Something is up with your pc, drivers, or any other of the million things that windows can be messing with. Try another computer, or install windows clean on another drive/partition if you don't have access to another pc.
[Verizon LG G3] Relentless D:
Good thought. I ran to work and grabbed my laptop. I re-ran the tool without the server error this time but it still rebooted to the 5.0 rom splash screen.

My data and cache partitions are not accessible through twrp when I try to wipe or format. I am 100% positive this is the issue, not the software. That being said, any thoughts or help you might have would be 100% appreciated :D
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
So you basically have deleted your data and cache partitions somehow... Or they got written over incorrectly. Did you flash a rom for another device/carrier? That would do it. You may have a weird pseudo brick going on.
[Verizon LG G3] Relentless D:
The rom I flashed was for this phone and was working for an hour or so then it stopped. forever.

I appreciate the help but I already initiated an exchange on it. $150 later a new (refurb) is on the way :crying:
[Verizon LG G3] antrom1818:
I'm new around here, so sorry in advance if I'm replying to this incorrectly. When I get to download mode, my phone shows "Firmware Update", then a small USB logo with arrows around it, then "Do not unplug the USB connection until the process is complete" Then there is a loading bar, stuck at 0%. i think this might be the drivers installing, but it never loads. Any suggestions?
[Verizon LG G3] JenniferHOhio:
hello plz help

I have a lg g3 with 11c on it, today i had someone not be able to root out for me. It is a verizon RED that just came out on cyber Monday but i switched it to tmobile. All is working but i want to remove the verizon apps that age on my phone & the sd symbol that shows up on my status bar. I'm very dumb to all of this. & seems to me no one in my area knows how to do this stuff. Can anyone point me in the right direction & keep in mind i have NO CLUE how to do anything but turn my phone on, use facebook & Google! I wanna learn it all but u have to teach me like i am 5!

Thanks in advance!

Jennifer ryanjrmommy@gmail.com
[Verizon LG G3] richsapf:
The sdcard icon usually is there if you dont have a memory card in the slot which is located on the back of the phone after you remove the back cover.

If there is a card in place it might be damaged so replace or try to format it. You can get a free app in play store to format sdcard.

If you dont want to have to root you can just disable any application you want by going to settings then to application manager. In upper right corner tap on 'sd card' then 'running' then 'all'.

Now go to each program you do not want and press 'force stop' then clear cache then clear data then either disable or uninstall.

If you want to root and all the great things that you can do while rooted then here is a great link credited to d08speed3: http://xdaforums.com/verizon-lg-g3/help/lg-g3-noob-guide-t2940871

Hope this helps.
[Verizon LG G3] manchucka:
Can one do this on either an OS X or Linux machine? I don't have Windows.
[Verizon LG G3] technocolor5:
I keep getting a "connection to server failed" message. What should i do?
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
Nope, blame lg for that, so lame. Hopefully when they "release" thier own unlock method that they claim they will eventually, we'll get fastboot access and images that will just make life with an lg way easier.... Oh and eliminate ever needed frigging windows...

Uninstall other lg tools, your getting a conflict. Read the entire thread, this is covered.
[Verizon LG G3] gatorstew:
About how long does this take? I'm on 12b and attempting to downgrade. Been at 60 percent for about 5min with question marks, etc. thanks.

Edit: Disregard... I don't think it was actually in download mode. After 30 minutes of sitting there, I rebooted and did the steps again. Good to go now. I can confirm that you can KDZ from 12B back to 10B. Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] Brad103:
So, I've read through this entire post and seems most people have gotten through it fine and even gotten past hiccups they encountered, so im ready to give it a go!

However, I woke up this morning to my phone asking me to confirm a software update. I did a google search of updates today and it seems this is the 5.0 update.

Right now my phone is android 4.4.2, software version VS98511C for Verizon (Like others I picked this up on the black friday sale). Would updating make it so I can no longer root with this version? At this point I think I'd rather root my phone while I still can. If so, would the rooted phone be able to update to the 5.0 android? Frankly it doesnt bother me much if it couldnt because my last phone issues have been software updating beyond what the hardware can handle and it becomes sluggish. So, looking for thoughts on what I should do regarding this software update. Thanks! :)

To the post above mine, is 12b the update that rolled out that i may be getting? If so then I guess some of my question is answered there.
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
If you're currently on 11C, then the update you're seeing is 12B. It is *NOT* 5.0 - it's main "upgrade" is VOTE. The only rootable firmware is 10B, so you need to be on that to root. You could upgrade to 12B and still be able to downgrade to 10B to root from what I've heard and read, but I have not done this myself. If it were me, I would downgrade to 10B, root (and unlock - see the "bump'd" thread for details, but you have to be unlocked and running a custom recovery to install custom roms). After rooting and unlocking, I would just find and install a rom you like and then if you really want LG's version of 5.0 then just wait till it comes out and install either Jasmine rom or Sky Dragon rom once they get updated to that base. Then you have the best of all worlds. I'm very, very anti-OTA though, so I'm a bit biased ;)

If it's helps you understand, there are currently only 3 VZW LG G3 firmwares in the wild - 10B (this is the initially launched firmware), 11C (the one you're on, that VZW blocked the root exploit in, and 12B (just released a couple/three days or so ago). All 3 are Android 4.4.2, 5.0 hasn't made its appearance yet for the VZW G3. If you want root, you'll need to downgrade back to 10B. If you downgrade using this method (kdz), you will not be able to take the OTA back up to 11C or 12B, as technically this restores the 10B_1 firmware, whereas VZW released the G3 on the 10B_3 firmware. However, this shouldn't really matter as the point of doing this would primarily be to go down a road of avoiding any future OTA's.
[Verizon LG G3] Brad103:
Thanks for the info. I think I'll just go ahead and root what I have now. Like you I dont need OTA's, but wanted to ask about it anyways. I read some of the other links posted in here like the [LG G3 Noob Guide] which sort of explained what Bump is. I assume it just lets you install custom roms right? But is that something I need to do right now or can i just root this thing and leave it as is and install some root only apps? Which is really all I want to do at the moment, as I havn't read up on any roms just yet. I just dont want to lose out on the chance to root this so getting it down now. Thanks again.
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
You would not have to, no. The main reason I recommended it while you're at it, is that way you can take a nandroid backup and if you ever run into a situation where you do a little more than you intended to (for example, modifying the build.prop file incorrectly and now your phone won't boot), then you can simply boot into your custom recovery and restore that backup you took before. It's one of those things where you definitely can just root without unlocking (aka installing a custom recovery, aka "bump'ing"), but if you ever futz something up there's not a much easier way to fix things than to just boot into the custom recovery and either restore from a previously taken backup or just flash an entirely new rom. And it's extremely easy to "bump" (unlock) the phone. Once you have root, you can simply use the flashify app from the play store to flash the recovery .img linked in the bump thread.
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
The custom recovery also lets you choose to add pieces of the official update software, without having to take the full ota.

On my original 10b phone I now have the 12b (Verizon's designation for the latest software release ) system and modem images, and the 11c boot image.

Modem is the radio part that actually talks to cell towers. It is often nice to have the latest version of that, minor bugs get corrected, new functionality added.

System is the core operating system, and manufacturer/carrier (lg/Verizon ) add on applications. Some of these are needed to take advantage of new modem capabilities, others are various tweaks/fixes. Not necessarily must-have, but, for instance, I needed 12c system in order to use the new VoLTE functionality.

It's all about user choice.
[Verizon LG G3] gatorstew:
Stupid question but how do you manually boot into twrp, custom recovery? I'm able to get into it using my rom's options but in case I need to go straight into it I need to know how. Only reason I ask is because I tried holding volume down and power but it seems to take me to the stock recovery...didn't even know that was possible once a custom recovery is installed...thx
[Verizon LG G3] PiousInquisitor:
Somebody didn't read the bump thread OP did they? You should revisit it.

I'd tell you but I would be doing you a disservice. Also, its late and I'm a jerk.

Give a man an answer and you answer his questions for a moment; teach a man to search and you answer his questions for a lifetime.
[Verizon LG G3] iBolski:
It LOOKS like the stock recovery, but if you have TWRP installed, it will work as it's stated in the Bump thread. Just do as it says. Here's the bump thread in case you don't know where it's at:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/orig-development/bump-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-d852-d852g-f400-t2900614

Read, read, and read again, that's what I always say. Hope it helps.
[Verizon LG G3] Brad103:
Ok, last noob question...

I was reading through the [LG G3 Noob Guide] again and I'm clear on all the steps for reverting to 10b (this post), rooting (stump), and then bump. But I'm unclear on that first step, ADB & Fastboot? What do these do for me, and do I need them? Do I need to do that step before I start with this post/rooting? Thanks.

PS: I actually have rooted my previous two devices (Eris, Razr) but I tend to forget all the terms, and names of things specifically, sorry for stupid questions :)
[Verizon LG G3] iBolski:
You don't need that. Just root via one of the root exploits based on which phone you have (I'm assuming since you read the post in the Verizon G3 forum that you have a Verizon G3). If my assumption is correct, then you just need to download, install and run the Stump root apk.

After you're rooted, download Flashify from the Google Play store and flash TWRP that way and then you're done.
[Verizon LG G3] Brad103:
So I got a similar error to this, but the middle 2 options showed Fail. And when i try doing into download mode again to give it another shot, i dont get a windows notification anymore. So i guess my next option is to uninstall all phone driver stuff and reboot and try again? Maybe i should quit while im ahead :)
[Verizon LG G3] Gytole:
mirrors?

does anyone have the KDZ to mirror? It says 11 hours and counting for my download. I have a 3.2 MB/S download at the moment. and yes, MEGABYTES and it's seriously taking forever. haha
[Verizon LG G3] koden11:
Mirror

I'm having the same issue, can we get a new mirror?
[Verizon LG G3] gatorstew:
Wow. You really need to get over yourself.
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
Hey guys, sorry I posted that I'd upload another link in the wrong thread earlier.......(been a a fun intoxicating night). Anyways, here's my Mega Link to the 10b.01 kdz: https://mega.co.nz/#!7ERgXJbI!2KxATJt7q-HWvAPbTfVrT3wGuwPjWCw70N65MVlgfWg\

I'll keep that active indefinitely, but it's under Mega's control for activity. Hope this helps.
[Verizon LG G3] EvilMonkey2:
How long does this take? I've been at the upgrade screen for awhile now....it went quickly up to 10%....sat for maybe 6 minutes, then went up to 11% and has been stuck there for awhile now. Currently at over 18 minutes (total) and counting (EDIT: it went to 12% a minute or so after posting this....still seems really slow. but I have no idea what's "normal")

Also, are all the question marks (see my screenshot) normal?

It creeped up to about 14% after 25 minutes, then suddenly went quickly. About 35 minutes total once it started moving along faster. Seems to be okay, but need to set up the phone now.
[Verizon LG G3] gatorstew:
You're not in download mode. Same thing happened to me. Make sure it's fully in DL mode first, then begin the process. Shouldn't see any questing marks.
[Verizon LG G3] Gytole:
kdz from 12B to 10 CONFIRMED WORKING.

Install the drivers, reboot the PC, while powered off hold the Volume UP key, and plug the usb cable inserted into a USB 2.0 Spot into the Charging port, then change the COM port to 41 and run the LG Tool and everything should go fine. I can confirm I went from 12B to 10B, stumprooted, used Rashr to install the bumped TWRP 2.8.2.0 recovery and am currently on Sky Dragon rom. I was going to take a picture but realized my phone...was...downgrading...hah.

The whole process of the KDZ downgrade takes about 7 minutes for me. Watch the PHONE and nit the PC when you press the CSE button or whatever it was. My pc says that the phone was not connected. But then the phone was flashing away. So big reminder. Watch your PHONE and not the PC during the flash.

Once the phone hits 100% she reboots herself. Then root as usual. Enjoy. Very greatful for the KDZ and instructions. God do I love the Development community!!

It was hard coming from the M8 to this phone because I thought I was stixk on stock and my job required better batteryblife that the M8 just wasnt doing on a 10 hour delivery day using GPS, but now that im Bumped, the 9000mah battery and this phone should keep me very happy. Thanks guys! And good luck!

Btw, I downgraded on windows 8.1, using a Shield Tablet Cable.
[Verizon LG G3] megalosdog:
Hey man, do you know why the kdz file wont show up in the flash tool when I go to select it? It only show two small kdz files to choose from, please help!
[Verizon LG G3] megalosdog:
Hey man, do you know why the kdz file wont show up in the flash tool when I go to select it? It only show two small kdz files to choose from, even after I pasted it in the flashtool folder...please help!
[Verizon LG G3] kethdredd:
Could use some help if anyone has any ideas. After I download the drivers from LG. I plug my phone in (in download mode) and this happens.

My phone stays stuck on "Firmware Update Do not unplug the USB connection until the process is complete." It will stay at 0% until I unplug the phone and pull the battery.

Any ideas? (Windows 7)
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
That's because those drivers aren't initiated while in dl mode properly. Reboot both phone and computer, plug in phone while powered on to install the primary drivers. Then boot into dl mode, and the dl mode driver will load (unless it already has loaded) and your good to go. The failure you had "may require" a full reinstall of all the drivers... Unknown at this point.
[Verizon LG G3] ovakill22:
Server connection failure

I keep on getting server connection failure try again? at 4%. Help please!.. I tried repeating the process over and over again and still no dice...
[Verizon LG G3] wutangkillabee:
Noob Question....

so I grabbed the drivers from the link provided in 1st post, installed them, connected g3 to laptop & got a system error stating:

VerizonSWUpgradeAssistantLauncher.exe cannot start because LGEUSBAutorun.dll is missing from your computer. Try installed the program to fix this problem.

Do I need to worry about this? I dont think so, but I wanted to double check b4 I proceded with the downgrade. :silly:
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
No, your good to go. That's just the silly Verizon program.
[Verizon LG G3] megalosdog:
Thanks for the help guys.
[Verizon LG G3] alphamale:
I'm thinking about getting this phone in assuming I would be on 12b if I go get a retailed g3. Could I go from 12b to 10b with this method and then root?
[Verizon LG G3] alphamale:
After rooting on 10b and installing twrp is ok to flash roms then or should I update back up to 12b while rooted with twrp
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
Once you have twrp, do not attempt to take an ota. Freeze "System updates..."

If you want to pick up stock images, there is a thread with links to the 11c and 12b boot, system, and modem .img files. Those individual files are okay to flash.
[Verizon LG G3] alphamale:
Any advantage to getting stock image of 12b or staying on 10b
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
You'll get whatever bug fixes and enhancements have come along by going to 12b.

12b's primary new functionality is that it has Verizon's first VoLTE implementation.

If you upgrade to the 12b system.IMG, you'll need to refreeze bloat, and refreeze "System updates..."
[Verizon LG G3] edwmsjr:
Why would you not mention that up front?! Now I have to put back the LG Root Tool you made me delete! Ugggh!
[Verizon LG G3] radiano:
Stuck at 23%

My VS985 is stuck at 23%. It was 11C I am trying to downgrade to 10B to be able to root it. Any ides will be welcomed.
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
This is why I don't have kids. I'd be afraid of them making posts like this one and the shame would cause me to create a lie saying that they are actually my brothers kids. I'd rather live letting people think my brother and my wife had an affair rather than live with people thinking one of my kids could make a post like this... There's something wrong with the world.

If you actually read the thread, you'd know why... It's information that came out later via discovery & input from the community here. Terribly sorry to ruin your day....
[Verizon LG G3] trent999:
Thank you, annoying duck, for helping Autoprime buy this .kdz file from the Vietnamese contact that built it. It is a shame he provided the pre-release build, but kind of cool in a way, too. Keeps people from reverting to the dangerous OTA path mindlessly...

I used the .tot file. It was hard to get my win7 system set up for that, but it worked.
[Verizon LG G3] edwmsjr:
LOL....And I was thinking how embarrassed I'd be if my kid created a thread and then found out something important "later via discovery & input" and didn't have the good sense to edit the original post and put that info at the beginning! But then, I guess my 12 year old son is smarter than the average bear! :)
[Verizon LG G3] annoyingduck:
Dude, be helpful or get out.

None of us need your useless sarcasm or guidance on how to operate a thread, much like you don't need my advise on how to actually read one. Most users know that 2nd post information is commonly known as the place to go for updated pertinent information without editing the main post that many users have already read - especially when the op is lengthy and detailed like mine. It doesn't get any clearer than what's laid out.

I'll not tolerate anything else from you that doesn't contribute here at all. Mods will be put on notice.
[Verizon LG G3] edwmsjr:
"Dude", don't get your panties in a bunch! I thought I was being helpful by pointing out how silly it was not to have such important information right at the top. And please, don't tell the moderators on me...I promise I'll get out of your thread after this! Plus, they'd probably agree that you should edit the original post to add that info! :silly:
[Verizon LG G3] jal3223:
I clearly saw the information provided in the second post before making my decision on which method to use. It blatantly states that the .tot version was released and the other was never released and will fail if an ota is attempted. I saw this info weeks ago, so I know it has been there the whole time. Please do not disrespect developers and thread maintainers if you fail to read what they have written.

Thanks for putting this together [MENTION=4795150]annoyingduck[/MENTION]!
[Verizon LG G3] NeoFL:
Will this flash the older bootloader that can be unlocked?
[Verizon LG G3] mr.soccerbeast:
connection to server error

Whenever I try this I get a connection to server issue and it tells me to unplug my phone and restart it. I have tried this multiple times with the same result. Can anyone help. I'm not new to flashing per say but this is over my head.
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
Did you flush any pre-existing drivers on your PC?

Also, take a look at post 157, for the sequence of connecting your phone.

HTH!
[Verizon LG G3] ThePhantom97:
Thank you very much, I just bought my phone 2 days ago and it came with 11C already on it. Now I am on 10b and can get to work! You guys are awesome!!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OneXWhite:
so i recently flashed to the pac man rom, its the best rom i ever had on my note 3, but now

when im on the web browser of chrome i get extreme add's and its busting my balls....

a new tab opens with you have 64seconds to download bla bla bla and a notification pops up

with the message that my launcher is outdated or my samsung android version is outdated.

sometimes it opens the play store....

and i have tried detectors for spam and add ware etc i can't find anything...

sorry for my bad english :eek:

i hope some one can help me
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amk19:
Install Adaway from here, and also block pop-ups in Chrome browser settings.

and It's happening because of the website which you are browsing, not because of your ROm or Chrome.