[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DelBoy:
Frequently Asked Questions

LG G3

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There is more and more new users coming to G3 and most of them have the same questions. This is a small FAQ about most frequent questions. I will update FAQ from time to time with new questions.

Q1: How many models are outhere?

Many. HERE is the list so check here.​

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Q2: How do I make an EFS and MODEM backup?

In recovery. Flash TWRP recovery and choose EFS in backup. I would suggest you to make EFS backup before you do anything on the phone.

Or use this method and make flashable EFS backup.​

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Q3: How do I root my phone?

There are few methods. Choose one that is for your variant. Purple Drake, Stump Root, IOroot.

Check this spreadsheet to see with what tool you can root your model.​

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Q4: How do I flash custom recovery?

Download recovery from HERE and flash it with FLASHIFY APP.

Or use ADB command explained HERE.

Besides mentioned recovery you have philz with OG Clockworkmod and TWRP with modem support.​

Q5: Where can I find stock firmware image?

You can find it HERE. Just type your IMEI.

Or HERE thanks to hyelton.​

Q6: How do I unroot my phone?

Just flash the stock firmware. Follow THIS GUIDE.​

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Q7: How do I enter recovery mode?

Power off the phone. Press Volume down and power button. When you see LG logo, keep holding Volume Down, release Power and quickly press it again.

You will be asked to questions and choose YES on them (do not worry, factory reset will not happen) and congrats, you are in recovery.​

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Q8: What ROM should I download?

Check index HERE. Thanks benkxda.​

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Q9: How do I install a certain ROM?

Make sure it is for your model, download it, place it on phone storage, boot into recovery, do a nandroid backup and then wipe the system. And least press install and choose ROM.​

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Q10: I am on rooted/stock Lollipop. How do I get back to Kitkat?

If you have nandroid backup just flash nandroid backup. Or flash stock firmware and see number 6. question.​

Q11: Can I convert one model to another (example: D852 to D855)?

NO! Do not try to do that.​

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Q12: My IMEI disappeared. What should I do?

Restore EFS backup. It is explained HERE.​

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Q13: Where is Flashlight on stock ROM?

There isn't one. Use PowerToggles or some other toggle app.​

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Q14: How to get rid of battery fully charged notification?

See my trick HERE.​

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Q15: How to root stock Lollipop?

You can't. You will have to revert to stock firmware, root the phone and flash some prerooted Lollipop ROM.

EDIT: We have a method now. Method is not that easy: New Root Method for LG Devices, but there is one click method for all variants..​

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Q16: How do I enter Download mode?

Power off the phone. Plug the USB cabel and press and hold Volume Up. Download mode will appear.​

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Q17: Can I get small navigation bar on Lollipop?

Yes you can. Check HERE.​

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Q18: Can I still receive and install an OTA on my rooted device?

If you are on stock ROM there is a chance you will get notification about update but you will not be able to install it successfully. To install it you will have to unroot the device and go back to fully stock.​

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Q19: My PC won't connect to the phone by USB, what do I do?

Make sure you have the correct drivers installed and that USB Debugging is enabled. And always try other ports on your PC.​

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Q20: My battery is draining fast. What should I do?

Monitor your battery with Gsam Battery Monitor or BetterBatteryStats and Wakelock Detector to find out what is draining your battery. After you find out uninstall or freeze that app/process.​

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Q21: How to access camera when screen is off?

Press and hold volume down button (works on stock ROMs only).​

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