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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
everything is ok but i dont't understand one thing...

I don't understand one thing with flashing ks-20 with a rom. I'm from Poland and unfortunately have an brandned orange one. And my question is - can i flash my phone with an unbranded rom or only with branded one, for ex: I've got Polish rom branded & after flashing with FR10f It will work properly without OPT block?? A reply for this post is for my very important. My phone does not work as well as your devices. It freez's in a moment with more than few applications turned on. The speed of work is much slower than in other ks-20's. Ram after restrt reaches only 29 mb. My soft ver. is 10c & it's a horror. Helpin me, you will help many people from Poland from this forum.

http://ks20.p2a.pl/

The last thing I want ot add is that I have red all that topic and still dont know few things that i question in this post. For future replys i thank you all v.much.

sorry for my english... :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
You can flash other branded roms with no problems, but with unbranded roms you have to do some tricks... see this forum:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=405945
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
So as I can undestrand I can flash my LG with totally unbranded rom without mixing itwith a branded one??

And the last question. Does the graphic driver problem has been solved? I'm very curious about how does the Call Of Duty works on KS-20. On previous roms it didnt work due to lack of screen refreshment....

For previous reply i thank you very much and slowly I'm preparing for my first flash operation... :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
No,,, you got it wrong, if you have a branded polish rom, than you can flash with other branded roms, but not directly the unbranded ones... you have to flash the hybrid rom (the mixed one), the english one you can find it on the first post of this thread, or you can make it by yourself, and instructions are on first post too....

For the drivers, I can't tell for each software specifically, but seems that with the latest roms you can run most of the softwares that require directdraw graphics...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
thanks.

Is the flashing operation safe?? Or there may be an error that will make my phone useless?? And the last question. Does the speed of PPC i improved?? I'm thinking about booting applications and donloading informations from internet(internet explorer)(is the surfing speed improved)

Thank for the previous post. Your replys are very helpfull... :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
this toys were made by humans, and humans make mistakes,,, If there will be errors during flashing??? maybe, but this thing was made to be flashed, wright? So, I cannot assure you it will work 100% correctly, but, hey, it's up to you...

Make sure you have a backup of the nv2 file, and then, if this is your first time flashing, don't do it in emergency mode. If you have a branded rom, flash with the hybrid one,,,, everything should go fine,,,,

Speed improvements depend on specific rom and versions,,, I've the 10a English HK currently, and I'm pretty well set. Well, it's not like my quadcore I work everyday, but I cant expect much from a 400Mhz ppc,,, I won't make 3d renders on it :p
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
How large should be the nv2 file after backup. I'm afraid that the program will backup some files & it will have fe: only 16kb. My question is how large should be the nv2 file . Program could not backup some files & I will have serious problems.... :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
NV2 files should be 116kb... no more, no less... (windows could show it 115kb)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
next question is comming... ;/ I'm Trying to extract the dz file with dzextractor and winows shows this error: "the application wasn't initialized properly"... I have my eglish rom i C:\EN and the dzextractor exe & dz file & zalib1.dll (my dz file is named "eng_rom.dz") need help here... :) AGAIN... :/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
Another problem- AGAIN :/. I've tried to extract the dz file with failure. Windows tell mi something like this " the applictaion wasn't initialized properly(smoe numbers)klick OK to exit".

My eng rom is in C:\EN. It's with the dzetractor and zlib1.dll and with the dz file "engrom.dz"
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raykisi:
Hi, MatG

If you are unsure with most of the things, i recommand you to flash this directly which is a hybrid rom that make by me , you can also find it in Post #1

But before flashing make sure you have a backup of your .nv2 file

If you have question try the search button and read all the information carefully 1st, that can nearly solve all the problems you would have.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
What language in windows will I have with yor hibryd rom?? I know only english and polish :P(french still learning)??

Thanks for all help...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
On the first post, download the hybrid rom, and the phone will be in english... it is pointless to do it yourself,,, you can do mistakes. Grab that, is ready for use...

Or get it from this link directly: http://www.sendspace.com/file/mik0rm
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
thanks. I'll get in touch when i finih & tell what has changed since the 10c polish rom...

Respect for your knowledge and help... :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
i need help. I flashed my new rom but an optblock accured. I did an nv2 backup but i dont know what to do?? When he ended flashing the lgmdp said COM5 emergency mode It will be restored after booting. Trying to communicate with phone!!! checking 38 seconds and still waiting.... What to do??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
OTP Block on boot? if that is correct, start things all over on emergency mode...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
can you guide me peaese... i'm in real depression here... ;'(

Now hwen i turn on my phone it writes opt block and wont go further... When connectin to lgmdp it dont se my phone...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Ok, bu answer the question,,, did OTP Block arise on first boot?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
yes it did. I would like to know if I am in serious problem or it can be fixed. I have a nv2 backup on my pc
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Ok,,, you should have red the forums better,,, enyway,,, do the flashing again in emergency mode...

take off the battery and disconnect the cable. after phone is off, reconnect the battery, and immediately pres the send + function button (dial, the green button + radio button, over the camera). If light on top-right corner turns green, then phone is on emergency mode. open LGMDP and flash again...

If the LG logo appears, then do it again, take usb cable out, then in again, and press quicly the two buttons...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
which buttons you mean. Is it the green one, the button with internet explorer logo and turn/off button?? Thak you!!!!!!!!! Now i'm connected to the lgmdp. What to do now??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
No look at the picture above....

The send button (the one you press to dial, the green one, bottom-left corner)

+

the function button (the one you open the radio, or Internet explorer,,, depends on phone config...)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
i've made it. Now lgmdp see my phone. What should I do now? Restore nv2 file ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Now, open LGMP and flash as usually, select the folder wehre all mbn files and flash.bin are, and flash... after that, you'll have to manually do the nv restore... but do the flashing first,,, normally you won't have cell network, so don't worry,,, first things first.... :p
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
Please don't be mad at me... I apologize that i'm using your time. Can i ask you to guide me through the process... It all makes me sick... :(. I did download click. LGMDPshowd a window where my port 5 lg ks-20 was enabled. When i hit connent it shows a window with image folder and other rom paths and below there sis none\erase efs... What to do now?? :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
I've uploaded a picture,,,, not too nice, but you'll do with it...

1st step: select the folder....

2: check that box and select the nv2 file you have backed up (in emergency mode it can be grayed out, so you cannot check it,,, don't worry, you'll do it next time)

3: select erase EFS (if in emergency mode you can't do this neither probably, but that's OK)

4: flash

for steps 2 & 3, if they are grayed out, don't worry... I made this pic in normal mode,,, you have to flash the phone first, then you should do the NV restore after that,,,,

Just uncheck everything, and select only the "NV Default", and browse for the nv2 file you have in your pc... and than click "Start"
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
ok i've started flashing... Will be in touch with you for further steps... Big thanks...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
If you don;t choose Erase EFS in normal mode, the phone will preserve the settings of the old system, but changing languages and roms, this will cause a conflict, so this is normal on boot...

the same thing happened to me the first time I got the phone,,, but back then there was nobody who knew these things, I had to figure it out myself... even the battery thing,,, without taking it out, there is no emergency mode... don't worry, things will go just fine....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
it ended flashin and my PPC shows an opt block again...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
it showed downloading ended. When booting device it shows opt block again
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
This is not normal... was the select box grayed out? could you choose "Erase EFS"

Try doing it again,,,
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
so i shoul choose erase efs??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
if it's not grayed out, YES
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
I just connected my phone in emergency mode, and you can select erase efs,,, do the flashing this way,,,
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
So i'm tryin to flash with the erase efs option now... Preying fo succes...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
Phone doesn't work.Only as PPC... :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
What pin code??? never heard of that...

anyway, if you can get the phone to boot, then you are ok. You have no service as you should restore nv...

now do the changes in the phone menu to connect it in LGMDP in normal mode,,, and then do the steps as for flashing, but uncheck everything, ecsept for "NV Default", click Browse, select your nv2 file, and then start... after that phone should restart and then say that it has been blocked... If you get there, then I'll tell you how to unlock...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
iT sais i have nonv2 file to restore... BUT i have. I even have it in two folders... What is going on..??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
change the USB diag settings on the phone, then install windiag_open.cab, and then restart... Restore the nv2 file, restart,,, after that, the phone should say that it is locked

connect the phone again in normal mode, and open this program,,, it should give you the unlock code... dial the number shown there, and enter the code it will give you...

after that, restart, and you should be up and running...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
OK I'll try
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
It's a long story to explain, but don't worry,,, don't do nv restore automatically from the menu,,,

Do things as you were flashing mbn files, as you did before, just now you have to be in normal mode, and then uncheck everything, and check only the last one, "NV Default", and browse for your nv2 file, and then click "Start"
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
ok. I restored my nv2 file. When bootin phone it asked for pin code. I didt hit the pin code. Then connested to usb and run lgexe and thenit shown opt block.... :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
try rebooting the phone,,, and do some dials (it won't dial cuz you have no network), but just to check,,, if it continues to give otp block after this, than you should do things all over again,,, flash a branded rom, restore nv, and then flash the hybrid again...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
it shows opt blok in the windows startup... :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Again???? OK, I think you should do this all over again, flash a branded rom, restore the nv2 file, and when you are set, do the hybrid rom flashing again,,,

I'm sorry bu I have to leave now,,, just try things again,,, and choose Erase EFS on flashing....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
ok thanks

When will you be reachable?? In case i would nedd some help...

And by the wey thank you
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
and last question i shoul do thiswith or without sim card

??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Ok, I;m back... Sim card has no effect, but to avoid any complication, just take it out, and sd card too...

Did you flash a branded rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
I think that problem is elswhere

i have to mix the unbranded with the polish branded... Than it may work...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
Yes the rom that you gave me before flashing 10aenglish and 10f france...

Do you have somwhere a polish rom already extracted from dz file??(polish orange branded)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
well, you can try, but from my experience there is no point at it.

I had an italian rom, and used the english+french hybrid,,, so it's up to you...

What I suggest is that you flash a branded rom, and after restoring nv and the phone is ok, do all the process all pver again... Sounds long, but there is no other way....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
but as far as I know if I flash my original polish orange rom everything will go normal again??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
don't flash the hybrid english rom,,,,

flash a branded rom, like polish for example... and then start all over again

with the branded polish everything should be ok,,, but you want english right?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
ill try. And one thing. Don't you think that I'm making a bin from this topic by posting those "help posts"?? I don't want to be banned or something like that... :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
and why is this forum then,,, don't worry,,,

and when flashing, choose "Erase EFS" each time...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
I would like to know one thing. When i have nv2 backup I'm save??

And i wanted to say that opt block appeard after nv2 backup...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
Well, the NV2 file contains info about you phone, that are specific to each one... That contains IMEI number that in some countries is illegal to duplicate, or at least phone companies will note that and block you, if not sue you... If you don't have that file, no one will give it to you, so basically, you won't use the phone again. You can send it to LG Service, but till now I don't know if they repair it (they ask themselves, how did you lost it??? It's not a problem with the phone, but you did it by doing smth like flashing for example...) This is why it is important to backup that file...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
I'm trying to flash this thing with polish 10e... I think that with this rom it will work properly... what do you think??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
OTP Block appears in two situations:

1: on boot, if you don't choose Erase EFS

2: when you restore NV2, but this happens only when you flash the original english rom...

just to be sure, download this rom,,, this is what I've used... Maybe the one in this thread has problems,,,

English ESA:

http://rapidshare.com/files/127542053/KS-20_English_ESA__10c_19Feb2008_.rar.html

English HK (Latest):

http://rapidshare.com/files/127562995/KS-20_English_HK__10a_29Apr2008_.rar.html
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
After flashing restore NV, and see if things are ok,,, they should be anyway... And then start all over again...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
I'm safe!!!! the phone works with polish 10e rom. Tomorrow i'll flash with your posted one. I want to thank yop from deep of my heart. I wish that tomorrow we will be in touch. Be well my friend.... :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
No problem,,, good luck for tomorrow then....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] User22:
Nice teaching, i been following this thread with all yours problems that are showing us how to do in case that everything goes mad.

Just a litle question: all this steps can be done also if i want to flash my unbranded KS20?

Cheers and keep teaching us.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
As far as i know if you have an unbranded rom you can flash your phone with unbranded rom with no problems. But remember to backup your nv2 file...

****I'm not sure about that but to be safe, wait for reply from another member that is more skilled with this stuff****
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
I woud like to ask you about those roms thet you gave me. ( the ESA english and HKG english) Do I have to mix them and extract with dzextractor because i had serious problems with dzextractor even with the registry repaired... :/

*********What a suprise*********

Everything was just like before. I flashed it with polish orange rom and then with that first rom and again it said opt block... At this moment I'm a lill bit nerwous becouse of this situation. You try , again, again, again.... and nothing... Wel I think I'll try to make a rom form my polish 10e nad eng hk 10a. Will post if something will happen... :(

******** At last I've made it********

I mixed the eng hkg 10a rom with polish 10e rom from orange and guess what? On the first row it flashed properly. It didnt even tell me that i have a simlock to unlock. I just flashed my phone and it automaticly restored the nv2 file . After that my phone was ready to be used. But one thing still bothers me. When I lunch core player it doesn't dispaly any picture in xvid or divx films... Other things like COD2 or point ui works fine but the core player makes me feel strange. Does the 10a hkg not have a proper driver or what??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RouDaiLLe:
Phone is only a windows mobile

Dear All,

Before flashing the phone, i made a back up *.nv2 (approx 117ko).

Right now my phone does not get any network, it's just win mobile... :'(

However, if i well understood i need to put back this .nv2 in order to fix the phone and that it becomes a real phone and not a nice windows mobile ;)

But the computer does not reconize the phone anymore, I mean LGMDP_OPEN.exe says "no phone" and i cannot restore the *.nv2.

I saw on one thread that i need to copy the file "WinDiag_Open.cab" on the phone. But how do you copy a file on this phone?

Thanks for your help
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hoog:
hi..eveyone.my set ori is English ESA Unbranded 10c,than i go flash to English HKG Unbranded 10a.after show OTP block ,now i reflash the 10c.n also restore NV2.imei already get back buy still no network n the OTP block also coe out.pls help.thks!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
did you buy your phone in orange or vodafone or something like that or you had an unbranded one? My advice is if you have a branded phone you should mix the branded mbn files with unbranded flash file in one folder( the branded mbn files should be provide from your operator fe: orange or voda). If you don't have a branded one try to flash with other unbranded rom. And don't forget to hit erase EFS when flashing. If you have a beckup of nv file you can feel semi safe... Try to flash with diferent roms until you get the right one... I did some modifications and finally after two days it worked... :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
You have to install the registration cab file. Transfer it via wm synchroniser. When you install it hit in the phone number 2676625720# and then go to

port settings- diag settings- usb set for diag

port settings- diag settings- usb swithing- lg composite usb or something like that.

Then reboot your phone and connect ot USB. LGMDP should see your phone now. Then hit Connnect and choose only the nv2 restore. Choose the proper path to the nv2 folder an hit start. After few seconds you should be up end running...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hoog:
just fix the problem when i flash the(French Unbranded 1.0f) rom.isit bcs is a DF file problem?bcs before i flash other rom all is zip file folder.but now my divice change to feench langue.dud know next step what i need do to..any commend? :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] andyjia1984:
Hi, thanks dorik2k and raykisi for your guys' work, it's amazing, but i still have a simple question, if I have a phone origional branded, but right now, i have successfuly flah it into a unbranded rom: English-HK-10a + French-voda-10f Rom, can i reflash it to another unbranded rom without using ). All the 10x .mbn files from Branded rom? I mean flash it "normally" with using a .dz file?

thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dorik2k:
If I remember right, some guy asked this question before, and the answer was yes, because when you have your phone with the hybrid rom, it's like it is unbranded, and when flashing with an unbranded rom, nv2 file is restored automatically, and the phone is not locked... so probably you can flash it with another unbranded rom. If you want you can try though, it won't harm the phone...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] andyjia1984:
thanks, and i will try it.

P.S sorry for asking the same question :p
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vencivt:
I'm sorry for my question - this is my first post here - I have the phone from 2 days and it seems that I don't have wifi... When I look into the pictures on the Internet - there always shown Wifi -on / Wifi off .. I have only blutooth ... am I doing something wrong? and how to enable my wifi .. if i have sucha thing at all
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
Well.... Thing you should do is to hard reset your phone... Then it should be ok.(make a hard reset not soft reset) I remember that the saem thing was with my lg ks20. Only the hard reset help...:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vencivt:
Hard reset didn't help... still dont have wifi.... :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zlobayo:
First of all thank you all guys for the great job!

My question is: how can I create a *.dz file from the hybrid rom (hk 10a+fr 10f)?Can I flash the rom in its original format( all *.mbn files + the *.bin) or I must convert it some how to a *.dz?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MatG:
As far as I know you have to flash with mbn nad flash. The *.dz file is useless until you unzip it with dz extractor... Maybe I'm wrong... But I've flashed with mbn & flash...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pcforce:
This is been asked but it still does not work for me.

When i try to flash my phone throgh LGMDP EURO it goes to make a backup and then reboot the phone in emergency mode, then LGMDP can't find the phone to continue. I did try to disconnect, remove battery and then press SEND + Function key + power to start it again in emergency mode but still nothing happen. Tried to start it in normal mode and connect it again and LGMDP returns a security error and abort process.

Despite that the phone is found correctly by LGMDP - both port and rom version and i can make a nvbackup resulting in 116-117KB file which seems to be normal from what i read here.