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I am able to get into CWM recovery but unable to install any OS on the phone. Ive tried installing all sorts of .zip, didnt work. NEED HELP.
It is Wind mobile Canada version of Optimus 2X.
How about a better explanation of "didn't work".
And, specific information about which roms you've tried to flash.
Also how did you flash CWM?
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i bet you he didn't flash it through nvflash correctly or maybe he didnt use nvflash at all.
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I am able to get into CWM recovery but unable to install any OS on the phone. Ive tried installing all sorts of .zip, didnt work. NEED HELP.
It is Wind mobile Canada version of Optimus 2X.
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i bet you he didn't flash it through nvflash correctly or maybe he didnt use nvflash at all.
follow this instruction here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
I have used NVflash via command prompt on windows XP. when i hold the power+ -volume I see another LG logo( since I'm using the latest version 5 of clockwork mod recovery). I download rome like eagleblood, weaponG2x, WindG2x(some one had posted original android), miuiandroig2x etc. I have been creating .zip of each of them and pasted onto my sd card via mounting sd card from CWM recovery. then installed .zip from sd card and selected each of them but it says INSTALLATION ABORTED before starting. Not able to get any rom installed. Please help.
kdz updater crashes after 100% under download section. it says decompressing necessary files and doesn't respond after 100% and crashes. I've tried win 7 home basic 64 bit, xp professional 32bit.
Does not respond after saying NORMAL MTK UPGRADE START
read the guides/tutorials again
First and foremost I think you need to read ALL the tutorials on here a little more thoroughly, the way you're describing things indicates that you are unfamiliar with the correct process of flashing different roms. "S/W upgrading screen"?? "creating .zip of each of them"?? The issues you're experiencing are almost 100% user error and nothing hardware related.
Having said that, before you start blindly flashing, do a nandroid backup of your stock Wind rom immediately, then and only then proceed to flashing custom roms/kernels. Also, I would double check the nvflash instructions and repeat that process in its entirety, there's really no need to use rom manager at all or have the latest recovery release (from my experience with 5+ Android phones rom manager serves little purpose unless you're on cm nightlies, cwm and some patience is all you need).
Hopefully that didn't sound harsh, I'm honestly trying to help you, but seriously re-read everything then proceed with flashing, and if you're still having issues hopefully you can include more detailed information next time.
PS Weapon + faux's kernel = WIN
Hi, I have a similar problem.. I rooted my phone yesterday and then installed rom manager. When flashing, I chose LG Optimus 2X (which turns out to be P990) instead of the T-Mobile one (which is P999). My phone is the P999 one with Wind as well.
After a few seconds, the phone restarted and got stuck in the loading screen.
After doing a few searches, I nvflashed a stock image, but under phone info, the Model changed from P999 to P990. Problem is, the baseband says unknown and cannot get any signal. I tried KDZ updates as well as trying to restore stock ROMs using CWM Recovery with no success.
The KDZ method doesn't work as it gives an error saying there is a problem with the phone connectivity. Stock restores get stuck in a bootloop.
Does anyone know what I should do?
I have also tried the following :
Booted into CWM Recovery>mount SD card>USB Mount > extracted LG-P999-V10f>backup and restore(in CWM)> restore> YES
It went through and at the end said Restore Complete! but when i reboot I still see the S/W upgrade screen. I tried Factory restore too after restoring the above mentioned RoM
PS:My phone is not rooted and it is Wind mobile Canada LG-P999dw. Incase i need to root it then how am i suppose to do that since i am not able to bypass the Stupid S/W upgrade screen
aceofserenity said:
Hi, I have a similar problem.. I rooted my phone yesterday and then installed rom manager. When flashing, I chose LG Optimus 2X (which turns out to be P990) instead of the T-Mobile one (which is P999). My phone is the P999 one with Wind as well.
After a few seconds, the phone restarted and got stuck in the loading screen.
After doing a few searches, I nvflashed a stock image, but under phone info, the Model changed from P999 to P990. Problem is, the baseband says unknown and cannot get any signal. I tried KDZ updates as well as trying to restore stock ROMs using CWM Recovery with no success.
The KDZ method doesn't work as it gives an error saying there is a problem with the phone connectivity. Stock restores get stuck in a bootloop.
Does anyone know what I should do?
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You've somehow flashed an Optimus 2X baseband and ROM, so your baseband is messed. There was a couple of users that have done that here already. Try searching for the threads. They got their problem solved.
rapswiller said:
I have also tried the following :
Booted into CWM Recovery>mount SD card>USB Mount > extracted LG-P999-V10f>backup and restore(in CWM)> restore> YES
It went through and at the end said Restore Complete! but when i reboot I still see the S/W upgrade screen. I tried Factory restore too after restoring the above mentioned RoM
PS:My phone is not rooted and it is Wind mobile Canada LG-P999dw. Incase i need to root it then how am i suppose to do that since i am not able to bypass the Stupid S/W upgrade screen
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Try flashing recovery again with this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
mr mystery said:
Try flashing recovery again with this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
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I have already performed the exact same procedure. I am able to get into CWM recovery. The issue is even after flashing rom it says S/W upgrading please wait. Tried extracting V10f.rar in clockworkmod>backup>V10f and then hit restore from CWMrecovery. should installation complete!. then when i reboot it still says S/w upgrading. Tried Installing .zip files but still the same problem.
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I have already performed the exact same procedure. I am able to get into CWM recovery. The issue is even after flashing rom it says S/W upgrading please wait. Tried extracting V10f.rar in clockworkmod>backup>V10f and then hit restore from CWMrecovery. should installation complete!. then when i reboot it still says S/w upgrading. Tried Installing .zip files but still the same problem.
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I don't understand why you are zipping ROM's. They are already zipped and ready to be placed on the root of your card for flashing.
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I don't understand why you are zipping ROM's. They are already zipped and ready to be placed on the root of your card for flashing.
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I have tried flashing those zipped roms. but still the same s/w upgrading screen. I have not tried zipping them all over again. but Flashing through those zip files didnt help either.
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I have tried flashing those zipped roms. but still the same s/w upgrading screen. I have not tried zipping them all over again. but Flashing through those zip files didnt help either.
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Where are you located?
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Where are you located?
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alberta, canada
mr mystery said:
You've somehow flashed an Optimus 2X baseband and ROM, so your baseband is messed. There was a couple of users that have done that here already. Try searching for the threads. They got their problem solved.
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I have tried to no avail. All the users that have had that problem seemingly stopped posting, and don't reply :/ Can anyone find links? I need to fix my partitions through nvflash I think.
My phone is LGP999dw v11H. Wind mobile, canada.
PLEASE HELP. stuck at s/w upgrade please wait screen since 1 week. tried Nvflash. able to get into cvm recovery. tried restore with stock rom, showed installation complete but still the same s/w upgrade screen. tried installing roms with choose zip from sd card option, tried almost all roms but most of them show installation aborted and some show installation complete and when i restart i am stuck at the same screen. Ive doing wipe/factory data before installing each and every rom, also wipe dalvik cache.
Please need help
LGP999dw v11H WIND MOBILE CANADA
aceofserenity said:
Hi, I have a similar problem.. I rooted my phone yesterday and then installed rom manager. When flashing, I chose LG Optimus 2X (which turns out to be P990) instead of the T-Mobile one (which is P999). My phone is the P999 one with Wind as well.
After a few seconds, the phone restarted and got stuck in the loading screen.
After doing a few searches, I nvflashed a stock image, but under phone info, the Model changed from P999 to P990. Problem is, the baseband says unknown and cannot get any signal. I tried KDZ updates as well as trying to restore stock ROMs using CWM Recovery with no success.
The KDZ method doesn't work as it gives an error saying there is a problem with the phone connectivity. Stock restores get stuck in a bootloop.
Does anyone know what I should do?
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I have tried to no avail. All the users that have had that problem seemingly stopped posting, and don't reply :/ Can anyone find links? I need to fix my partitions through nvflash I think.
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This is totally a misunderstanding for everyone. T-mobile got a specific branded version called the G2X (in the usa) but the rest of the world got Optimus 2x. I hate when G2X owners frown upon Optimus users that have questions in the G2X thread & vise versa (though there were none in this thread ). The threads need to be better named to P999 & P990 & these misflashes would not have occured. Not just on this site but the whole damn internet. Let me sum it up for the world lol ... There were 3 versions of the Optimus 2x released... The p990, The P999 & The Tmobile specfic branded G2X which is also a p999. I have a p999 Optimus 2x as stated in my Signature. People need to check their version & goto the appropriate forum, But it doesnt help when you are in the correct forum as a newbie & 10 ppl who actually have no idea what version your Optimus 2x is end up telling to to goto "THE OTHER FORUM" because they're in their own closed little world lol. C'mon guys... u know I love you all!
ANYHOW
I've heard of people using Smartflash (a tool made for the p990 ONLY) to partially unbrick p999's to a working state. Here's a small conversation I found on another site:
"Mrjava65, on Apr 29 2011, 18:48, said:
Is there any update on this?
I was one of (hopefully) many who confused the P990 as the same thing as the Optimus 2 @ or the G2X.
So now Im stuck ...If there was a smartflash for the P999 i could undo all this mess !
Any update would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
LOOK!
Sorry for not updating this topic previously. I had thought I did so however that was on xda. I was able to reinstall the factory rom from a link provided by a user on the xda forum and is also linked on this forum. Go here to download the rom http://www.fileserve.com/file/cwSGYn2/BIN_LGP999AT-01-V10f-310-260-MAR-27-2011+0.zip. You'll need the smartflash tool for the LP9990 to flash the bin files. I was only able to successfully flash the AP.bin, I believe Paul is working on getting a working baseband. The phone will be restored to factory settings after flashing the AP.bin with full functionality. I noticed the baseband is weak and searching for networks does give errors occasionally so we'll be patiently awaiting an update to solve this issue. Albeit your phone will be functional enough to satisfy you till then. If you need any help with the steps just reply in this thread"
*****UPDATE***** : Try reading this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226795 seems like this 1 would be your best bet rather than the above!
Now I don't know if this will work but it appears to be the only option u have. AGAIN Smartflash is a tool for the p990 ONLY & I suggest u only use that method if the second method (second link above) does not work. The KDZ method was crashing for me too when I was trying to update to T-mobile GB OTA update stock but I found that skipping the part that says "Read Phone Information" helped me get past any freezing/app crashing. If you are have connectivity issues w KDZ then make sure you downloaded the correct driver from the LG website for the correct version of windows.
Please update us & let us all know if it remains a brick or if you worked out your problem.
-Dave
Thanks to help from Dave778 and crazythunder I successfully flashed my WIND LG P999 to the T-Mobile July firmware by using the LG 2.2 driver and uncorrupted V21_00.kdz file. It now has the July baseband. This took 2 weeks of constant failure because the Star_Model.DLL file was corrupt after decompressed from the kdz file. Even though the upgrade worked, it got stuck at the LG screen and the update software didn't indicate that the process had completed. I detached the phone and rebooted but it wouldn't get past the LG logo screen. I flashed it with a ROM after which it completely booted. It totally works and battery life is much better.
Baseband
How does new baseband help? I have Wind too but I dont know how to check which baseband I have. I rooted my phone and flashed EB 2.7 on it.
Core Memory said:
Thanks to help from Dave778 and crazythunder I successfully flashed my WIND LG P999 to the T-Mobile July firmware by using the LG 2.2 driver and uncorrupted V21_00.kdz file. It now has the July baseband. This took 2 weeks of constant failure because the Star_Model.DLL file was corrupt after decompressed from the kdz file. Even though the upgrade worked, it got stuck at the LG screen and the update software didn't indicate that the process had completed. I detached the phone and rebooted but it wouldn't get past the LG logo screen. I flashed it with a ROM after which it completely booted. It totally works and battery life is much better.
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can you provide the kdz files as they are no longer on tmobiles website? as well as the instructions to flash our wind g2x to gingerbread?
I flashed my phone and also changed my phone info to wcdma only so I don't roam on Rogers I found this setup improved my reception dramatically. I get quicker phone signal recepition than when I was on June baseband. If this does not make any sense sorry on percocet right now from my war wounds but all you half to know is that if your on wind do this upgrade and set your phone not to roam and you will be happy you did
Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk
hixatchi said:
can you provide the kdz files as they are no longer on tmobiles website? as well as the instructions to flash our wind g2x to gingerbread?
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Look at crazythunder's posts:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=99597550
He has provided information and hyperlinks to the files needed.
Because the V21E_00.kdz file I got from someone's post on xdadevelopers had a corrupt file in it, I went through 2 weeks of hell until I got the V21E_00.kdz file he provides which worked. You won't regret upgrading your WIND Optimus 2X to the T-Mobile G2X firmware because it makes the phone operate much better than the Android 2.2 and baseband in the WIND phone.
Core Memory said:
Look at crazythunder's posts:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=99597550
He has provided information and hyperlinks to the files needed.
Because the V21E_00.kdz file I got from someone's post on xdadevelopers had a corrupt file in it, I went through 2 weeks of hell until I got the V21E_00.kdz file he provides which worked. You won't regret upgrading your WIND Optimus 2X to the T-Mobile G2X firmware because it makes the phone operate much better than the Android 2.2 and baseband in the WIND phone.
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That link is broken, can you please post another?
epicsquare said:
That link is broken, can you please post another?
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Here's the link to crazythunder's profile: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=455152
After you access his profile, click on "Statistics" then click on "find all posts by crazythunder"
Here's another option. The files are both good and linked on this thread. Updated my baseband recently.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332350
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332350
followed instructions on this link and updated baseband to jul 15th!!! and also gingerbread (although its tmobiles bloatware version) but at least no more sleep issue i think
Is there a way to backup out current baseband ? I want to test out this on Videotrons network.. but if it doesnt work good i want to be able to revert...
Core Memory said:
...I flashed it with a ROM after which it completely booted. It totally works and battery life is much better.
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I noticed the same thing, when I updated to V21e my battery life became much better.
Wind Mobile Baseband
Thanks everyone! Updated baseband with no problems at all. Wind Mobile user
Wind Mobile Baseband
So I have flashed the July 15 baseband and now my data speeds are terrible. I was averaging 4mbps before this update and now i am getting 340kbps. I am on WIND is anyone else had problems like this? Or know how to fix this issue? Also is there any way to go back to the WIND baseband JUNE 5th?
Updated my baseband as well and am having the same crappy data speeds as canuckthejason. Any ideas? Any more info I can provide to help troubleshoot?
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Just a quick update:
After doing the baseband update, I flashed a backup of CM7 I had taken a few weeks ago (latest stable for g2x) and using speedtest.net, was getting D:32Kb/s U:31Kb/s P:3131ms.
Just updated to the last CM7 nightly (201) and now am getting D:1529Kb/s U:90Kb/s P:272ms so it's a bit better ... still not great, but a vast improvement over the initial test
At 5:25 PM today my phone tested on 3G data service in Toronto at:
Ping = 235ms
Download = 4342kbps (4.342Mbps)
Upload = 386kbps (0.386Mbps)
EEngineer said:
I noticed the same thing, when I updated to V21e my battery life became much better.
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Was your baseband working when you flashed over to the july baseband?
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Was your baseband working when you flashed over to the july baseband?
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Although I'm not Kolcrok, yes but I went through hell to successfully flash my phone with the T-Mobile Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) and July 15 baseband update. I have been running the July 15 baseband on WIND without any problems. My phone's battery life, connectivity, and GPS lock also improved.
Core Memory said:
Thanks to help from Dave778 and crazythunder I successfully flashed my WIND LG P999 to the T-Mobile July firmware by using the LG 2.2 driver and uncorrupted V21_00.kdz file. It now has the July baseband. This took 2 weeks of constant failure because the Star_Model.DLL file was corrupt after decompressed from the kdz file. Even though the upgrade worked, it got stuck at the LG screen and the update software didn't indicate that the process had completed. I detached the phone and rebooted but it wouldn't get past the LG logo screen. I flashed it with a ROM after which it completely booted. It totally works and battery life is much better.
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Hi CM
I wonder if you could lend a hand to a Windie thats been beating his head against the wall all night on this.
I've followed about MANY different tutorials and guides and tips on this process, and it never works properly.
My problems are: LG tool detects my phone as V11H and says, no upgrade needed.
KDZ tool ("Launch software update" from FIRST page) crashes after unpacking the KDZ archive and calling the update.
KDZ tool ("Read phone info, start upgrade, change country to 'different country' ... ) Not possible. Im not prompted for another country, but if I go to the menu and try and select it, there IS no 'different country' entry as shown in some screenshots.
The current state of the phone is, stock GB 2.3.3 from the 'recovery rom' nvflash, plus stock recovery.
Any help you can offer would be much appreciated!
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Hi CM
I wonder if you could lend a hand to a Windie thats been beating his head against the wall all night on this.
I've followed about MANY different tutorials and guides and tips on this process, and it never works properly.
My problems are: LG tool detects my phone as V11H and says, no upgrade needed.
KDZ tool ("Launch software update" from FIRST page) crashes after unpacking the KDZ archive and calling the update.
KDZ tool ("Read phone info, start upgrade, change country to 'different country' ... ) Not possible. Im not prompted for another country, but if I go to the menu and try and select it, there IS no 'different country' entry as shown in some screenshots.
The current state of the phone is, stock GB 2.3.3 from the 'recovery rom' nvflash, plus stock recovery.
Any help you can offer would be much appreciated!
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Did you do it while running Windows XP?
This is what you do
bluenote73 said:
Hi CM
I wonder if you could lend a hand to a Windie thats been beating his head against the wall all night on this.
I've followed about MANY different tutorials and guides and tips on this process, and it never works properly.
My problems are: LG tool detects my phone as V11H and says, no upgrade needed.
KDZ tool ("Launch software update" from FIRST page) crashes after unpacking the KDZ archive and calling the update.
KDZ tool ("Read phone info, start upgrade, change country to 'different country' ... ) Not possible. Im not prompted for another country, but if I go to the menu and try and select it, there IS no 'different country' entry as shown in some screenshots.
The current state of the phone is, stock GB 2.3.3 from the 'recovery rom' nvflash, plus stock recovery.
Any help you can offer would be much appreciated!
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This is what you need to do to update using KDZ tools. Unfortunately LG changed the way their updater works and now it always need to check with LG before you update. They dont want you to be able to update your phone anymore if they dont agree with what you are doing . So you need to trick it. Follow this tutorial. It worked for me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473781. Then you can use the KDZ tool and you will get the different country option. Let me know how it goes for you.
I tried to update my G2x yesterday via the LG updater tool. Long story short, it froze on the S/W Updating screen and neither T-Mo or LG support could assist in getting it fixed.
I read that it was pretty hard to brick the G2x so I decided to give it an all out effort to resurrect it, especially after the T-Mobile tier two tech support told me there was nothing that could be done, if what he had tried didn't work, the phone was toast. I am just a woman who is more technical than the average woman my age, but I don't mod my phones much in general. I tweak.
I will list what all I have tried, as much in order as I can recall since starting this Friday at noon, don't laugh! (oh the phone is currently working, only 3g and with this Wind ancient looking version)
Flashed CWM on phone (tried all versions at some point in the process)
Totally cleared phone
Tried KDZ_FW_UPD_EN.exe to flash V21E_00 and V21Y_00 Neither would work
Flashed Cyanogenmod 7.1.0.1 Worked, looked beautiful, wifi but no cell service, no baseband, no IMEI
Flashed kdz WIND V11h - everything working but only at 3g
I thought if I got back to something that would put back in a baseband and my IMEI, I could find my way back to the most current update. I can't seem to flash anything new though.
I've tried this :http://forum.xda-developers.com/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=1149
and this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25321356
Both awesome and helpful posts but I can't get anything other than this V11h!!
Help! And thanks! And I am sorry if this seems ridiculously easy, I think my brain quit working about 6 hours ago!
Oh, my question is, how do I go about getting it at least back to where it was? (Never updated from stock, March of 2011)
Model Number
LG-P999
Android version
2.2.2
Baseband version
M6600A-SCAUTNZ-2.0.9720T 1[JUN 05
2011 04:00:00] MP:TRULGE_08.09.02R_MDM
Kernel version
2.6.32.9
Build number
FRG83G
Software Version
LG-P999-AWC-V11h
I'm by no means an expert -- an advanced amateur, maybe -- but I'll do my best.
What exactly were you trying to update when you bricked the phone? You said you were using the LG updater tool, but what exactly were you trying to do? Was your phone already rooted prior to the attempted update? Had you made any modifications to your phone or were you running stock? That may help us get to the root of your problem.
Are you still able to get into the S/W update screen using the directions in the PDF you attached? (Ie: if you remove the battery, hold both volume buttons, and then plug in the USB, does your phone turn on and go into software update mode?) If you can get it into this mode, you should be able to flash the stock TMobile ROM using NVFlasher as in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
This may get you back to step one, and you can try again. Or maybe at that point, someone more knowledgeable will come around with better advice.
Good luck.
Thanks for your quick reply!
I was trying to uh...update to 2.3.4 Gingerbread to hopefully help resolve some minor but longstanding issues I had had with my phone. Mainly, the random reboot and powering off I was really getting sick of.
My phone was not rooted prior to this. I was running stock.
Yes, I can still get into the S/W updater screen following the instructions in the .pdf I posted.
And funny you should post this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1056847
That is where I originally started when my phone first froze. I have tried to flash to stock using the NV flasher right before I posted the original question. It didn't do a thing and that's when I threw my hands up and decided I needed help!
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That is where I originally started when my phone first froze. I have tried to flash to stock using the NV flasher right before I posted the original question. It didn't do a thing and that's when I threw my hands up and decided I needed help!
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heh... I can totally relate to throwing your hands up. I just started tinkering with my phone a couple of months ago, and the first night, I spent from 10:00pm until about 5:00am just trying to get Cyanogenmod installed. It was frustrating, but after a lot of reading and re-trying, I finally got it to work.
Okay, when you run NVFlasher, do you get any messages at all? Once you click one of the buttons to flash the phone, I believe a DOS window should popup showing you the status of the flash, whether there are errors while flashing or if it completed successfully. If there are errors, be sure you have the proper APX driver installed, which should be included with the NVFlasher package. What OS are you using on your PC? Windows XP? 7? When you have the phone plugged into the USB and the S/W update screen is showing, you should see "'NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery" listed in your windows device manager.
lol...10pm to 5am eh? Sounds like me, I was (sounds crazy) noon Friday until 2am Sat and started up again around 9am and well...here I sit at 3 am my time, with a few breaks thrown in!
When I run NV flasher, it all goes smoothly. It looks totally complete, no errors. And I am familiar with the errors, the first few hours I had nothing but errors and dead ends. I have the proper APX driver for sure, I thankfully, run XP on this computer. And yes to the "'NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery" listed in your windows device manager. "
Scratching your head like me? I don't want to do Cyanogenmod again, which is what I am tempted to do, thinking now that I have the baseband back, the cell phone service would work. I really just want my phone back the way it was, albeit, updated..ok, so not exactly the way it was!
Currently on phone, so no links. But in other lg device forum on xda there is the "offline updater method" of kdz flashing. It tricks lg updater into using a custom kdz and not to check online. Look for v21y.kdz and use that. Its 2.3.4.
If you can get it working with the old wind mobile rom all you have to do is use the official lg tool from their website and it will update to the latest version for you I had the same problems you are talking about and the only thing I could get to work was the lg offline update tool and flashing the old wind mobile rom after i got that working just went to lg and used their program and it updated me to new baseband an 2.3.4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25116859
This is what you will have to do. It took me a while to figure it out. But when you have the programs and files you need all downloaded and setup it works without being online. It worked for me once I figured it out. I had to read it a few times and do some searching for all the files but they are out there. If you do not find them via this site Google it. Good luck.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
Done! Thank you all!!
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Done! Thank you all!!
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Awesome! What finally worked for you?
Hmmm...can I even remember?? My brain is still swimming in downloads and error messages!
I had tried the offline updater earlier, but the "Automatic Offline Procedure.vbs" file never would load, I kept getting an error on line 25. I downloaded it all again from other links, and this time I thought it would go through but I kept getting an error at line 70 something.
I finally read "instruction.docx" (the steps that the vbs file was going to have me follow) lol
I turned the windows enabler to the ON position.
I also disabled my LG modem first as I had read that on the .pdf file I posted earlier and it had allowed me to get Wind on there.
I disabled my firewall and anti virus temporarily also.
I opened the UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe set it to "3GQCT" and "EMERGENCY" and chose the V21y kdz
I hit "Normal web upgrade test"
Then start upgrade or something and the LG updater tool opened, it found my phone, I think I pressed Start upgrade or whatever again, waited, held my breath too long, passed out, woke up VOILA! DONE!
That is a VERY rough translation of what I did, I have had so many trial and error attempts and variations of settings, files etc, that I don't know what really finally worked! But thank you for your encouragement last night, because I was really about to give up for good (thus the last ditch "when all else fails ASK for help" post) and throw not only my hands up, but the phone across the room!
Now I am finally getting around to re loading my apps and all my settings, ringtones, etc etc etc. I don't know if I now love or hate my G2x!
Thanks to everyone for their replies! And everyone else who posts here and helps so many novices like me!
Glad to hear your back up and running.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
No Luck
I have literally tried everything I could possibly think of to get v11h updated to v21e or even v21y and nothing is working for me. I am stuck at the part where the phone begins to update, but disconnects at param(5) and then fails after that. I have tried every method and tutorial that I could find and I am still searching. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks!
Zachariah_Apo said:
I have literally tried everything I could possibly think of to get v11h updated to v21e or even v21y and nothing is working for me. I am stuck at the part where the phone begins to update, but disconnects at param(5) and then fails after that. I have tried every method and tutorial that I could find and I am still searching. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks!
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Go to my post and follow the instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601918
I haven't tried it yet but as soon as I do I'll reply back and tell you the results thank you.
On a side note I got tired of the g2x plague and bought a new phone hahaha I still want to fix my g2x though...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using XDA
Does v21y work on wind mobile Canada? Having major connection issues and thinking I'll run the kdz method with v21y to see if that fixes things. Gonna do it tonight so if any kind soul sees this post and know the answer could you pm me please. A big thanks in advance
kylereid said:
Does v21y work on wind mobile Canada? Having major connection issues and thinking I'll run the kdz method with v21y to see if that fixes things. Gonna do it tonight so if any kind soul sees this post and know the answer could you pm me please. A big thanks in advance
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It works. Running it now on wind.
tahahawa said:
It works. Running it now on wind.
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Hello there I need your help Im with wind too and been trying all methods to upgrade to new basbabnd with no luck i dunno if its me or it is hard to do .. can you plz help I followed the instruction using the fake LG upgrade tool and dowloaded the V21Y . KDZ and tried to upgrade and never works
HELLLPPP lol
yoos1980 said:
Hello there I need your help Im with wind too and been trying all methods to upgrade to new basbabnd with no luck i dunno if its me or it is hard to do .. can you plz help I followed the instruction using the fake LG upgrade tool and dowloaded the V21Y . KDZ and tried to upgrade and never works
HELLLPPP lol
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I ended up buying a new phone cause I couldn't figure it out. I've tried every method with no luck. The phone just doesn't want to take the update for whatever reason. Other G2x I've tried worked but for some reason not the one I own. Hahaha
Try these links see if you can figure something out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339272 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619932
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda premium
No luck installing the March 2012 baseband
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Hmmm...can I even remember?? My brain is still swimming in downloads and error messages!
I had tried the offline updater earlier, but the "Automatic Offline Procedure.vbs" file never would load, I kept getting an error on line 25. I downloaded it all again from other links, and this time I thought it would go through but I kept getting an error at line 70 something.
I finally read "instruction.docx" (the steps that the vbs file was going to have me follow) lol
I turned the windows enabler to the ON position.
I also disabled my LG modem first as I had read that on the .pdf file I posted earlier and it had allowed me to get Wind on there.
I disabled my firewall and anti virus temporarily also.
I opened the UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe set it to "3GQCT" and "EMERGENCY" and chose the V21y kdz
I hit "Normal web upgrade test"
Then start upgrade or something and the LG updater tool opened, it found my phone, I think I pressed Start upgrade or whatever again, waited, held my breath too long, passed out, woke up VOILA! DONE!
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What does "disabling the LG modem" mean?
I have a Wind P999 phone with the V11h base band. Of course, the LG updater tool says that I have the latest baseband.
I tried updating using the KDZ tool but that did not work. for me.
I tried pushing a T-mobile Stock Rom too. It did not updated the baseband. LG tool still says I have the latest update.
I have also tried the hack of using the LG Updated with a local shttp server. But even then, when I pressed the "Normal web upgrade test" and "Start update" nothing happens.
Am I supposed to get some feedback while the upgrade happens? How long does this process take?
I am using Window 7 Ultimate 64-bit. All antivirus disabled.
Anything else I could try?
BTW, I have been able to revive a bricked p999 T-Mobile phone that I got from Ebay. it has the stock T-MObile Rom with the March 2012 baseband and software version v21y. This Wind phone is just testing me
Hi. I`m currently trying to update my G2X to latest version V21y, (2.3.4) with the LG Update tool. But everytime it gets to 4% it stops, and the driver on the computer disables for some reason. On the the screen it says "SW update please wait..." (I`m running win 7 64 bit by the way.) I have found tree different driverpacks from LG site ( LGUnitedMobileDriver_S498MA22_WHQL_ML_Ver_2.2, LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN37AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.7.2 and LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN38AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.8.1) but its the same problem when I try with the different driverpacks. Is there any other way to install the update without the LG update tool? I`m tired of having to use the G2X_V21E_00_NVFlash to get back to V21E version everytime it hangs. Maybe a program like G2X_V21E_00_NVFlash with the latest version can fix this? Any help would be very much appreciated!!
Did you try to update it on another computer? Also, I'm not sure but I think only having one driver installed is the best as other drivers may conflict with eachother.
Yuvin said:
Did you try to update it on another computer? Also, I'm not sure but I think only having one driver installed is the best as other drivers may conflict with eachother.
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Thanks! I tried on win vista with the same result. I`ve heard XP may be better, but dont have one here. What I ment with the driverpacks is that I installed one at the time (deleted one before I installed another). Hope there is a way to do this on win 7....
try following the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897097
Good luck
One more thing, I had that same thing happen to me, I've updated 4 different G2x's and usually, just trying another time was the cure.
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try following the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897097
Good luck
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Thanks, maybe that will be my last opportunity if I understand it...looks a little difficult. Will it be the same thing as a normal update, or will this make it impossible to update the phone through the LG update tool in a later time and update?
mustangtim49 said:
One more thing, I had that same thing happen to me, I've updated 4 different G2x's and usually, just trying another time was the cure.
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Thanks. I have tried to do this many times on my computer but it fails everytime at the same point. I guess its a conflict problem between the driver and win 7. Why it works on some win 7 is lika a riddle to me, in wich case I dont understand what I`m doing wrong.
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Thanks, maybe that will be my last opportunity if I understand it...looks a little difficult. Will it be the same thing as a normal update, or will this make it impossible to update the phone through the LG update tool in a later time and update?
It's almost the same as a normal update. With earlier versions of the LG update tool people could do a kdz update with no problems, but I guess LG figured that out and ever since no matter what version of the LG update tool you install, as soon as you launch it it will automatically update itself to the latest version and thus prevent you from using the kdz update (unless of course it was for your specific carrier). That's where the offline update comes in, regardless of what operating system you're using (I did it on windows 7 64-bit). Basically, it blocks LG's connection to your pc, then installs the LG update tool, and a bunch of other little things, then you're good to go. You have to make sure that you are on a stock rom with no custom recovery installed.
If you follow the instructions carefully, you should be fine. If you run into problems, let us know
Hope this makes it a little clearer as to why it doesn't just simply work anymore.
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Hi guys.
I'm using stock ROMs (V21E + Stock Android 2.3.5) in my P920 for the past 3 months now, but I'm curious about Android 4 ROMs, and also about faster/less battery consuming ROMs and Kernels.
What combination of ROM + Kernel do you recommend?
I would like to keep the 3D possibilities of the phone (camera, gallery, video playback), if possible.
Thanks.
daniel.mota said:
Hi guys.
I'm using stock ROMs (V21E) in my P920 for the past 3 months now, but I'm curious about Android 4 ROMs, and also about faster/less battery consuming ROMs and Kernels.
What combination of ROM + Kernel do you recommend?
I would like to keep the 3D possibilities of the phone (camera, gallery, video playback), if possible.
Thanks.
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Wrong Section also try all the ics rom see what works for you
To give you an answer
daniel.mota said:
Hi guys.
I'm using stock ROMs (V21E + Stock Android 2.3.5) in my P920 for the past 3 months now, but I'm curious about Android 4 ROMs, and also about faster/less battery consuming ROMs and Kernels.
What combination of ROM + Kernel do you recommend?
I would like to keep the 3D possibilities of the phone (camera, gallery, video playback), if possible.
Thanks.
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Although defcomg was right, you should posted it in general sectionç a ROM with full 3D capabilities is just up to GingerBread, and with some difficulties in flashing the ROM, the ICS ROM ported by XBSALL.
The cyanogenmod ROMs are not with 3d capabilities and some of them have no working HDMI or other problems. So it's up to you.
Thanks BigBadSheep
BigBadSheep said:
Although defcomg was right, you should posted it in general sectionç a ROM with full 3D capabilities is just up to GingerBread, and with some difficulties in flashing the ROM, the ICS ROM ported by XBSALL.
The cyanogenmod ROMs are not with 3d capabilities and some of them have no working HDMI or other problems. So it's up to you.
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Sorry about the wrong section, I would change it if I could.
I tried to install xbsall's ICS ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956347) this weekend, but couldn't.
I followed marti701's tutorial for installing BIN ROMs (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244490), but failed.
My computer kept recognizing/unrecognizing omap4 device and I had a hard time installing it's driver (had to download it from another site and install it manually, it wouldn't install from windows update).
Also the "LGE CDMA USB SERIAL PORT" device wasn't installed in my computer, so I couldn't change the COM port to 41 as required.
Despite it I proceed with the tutorial, but LGFlashTool didn't install anyting, of course.
daniel.mota said:
Sorry about the wrong section, I would change it if I could.
I tried to install xbsall's ICS ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956347) this weekend, but couldn't.
I followed marti701's tutorial for installing BIN ROMs (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244490), but failed.
My computer kept recognizing/unrecognizing omap4 device and I had a hard time installing it's driver (had to download it from another site and install it manually, it wouldn't install from windows update).
Also the "LGE CDMA USB SERIAL PORT" device wasn't installed in my computer, so I couldn't change the COM port to 41 as required.
Despite it I proceed with the tutorial, but LGFlashTool didn't install anything, of course.
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2 weeks ago i was just like you too, i didn't know what do where to go and where to ask, so don't just get disappointed yet.
First thing first , you need to read more and more before start using Lg flash tool or any other flash tools out there, you will end up with brick phone. i been there so i know how it feels. all you have to do it find all the drivers necessary for your computer and then download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956347
Go to Google translate and translate this site: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244490
most driver you need is there.
I'll be here to help you for anythings that i already know, and for what i don't know we are like family in Xda developers we will ask those master and Developers and they will give you the right answer you need.
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2 weeks ago i was just like you too, i didn't know what do where to go and where to ask, so don't just get disappointed yet.
First thing first , you need to read more and more before start using Lg flash tool or any other flash tools out there, you will end up with brick phone. i been there so i know how it feels. all you have to do it find all the drivers necessary for your computer and then download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956347
Go to Google translate and translate this site: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244490
most driver you need is there.
I'll be here to help you for anythings that i already know, and for what i don't know we are like family in Xda developers we will ask those master and Developers and they will give you the right answer you need.
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bensmokie, those were the tutorials I followed.
I've installed kdz basebands/roms and kernels before without any problem, but those bin roms are a problem for me. Maybe the reason is Win7 64 bits in my computer.
Maybe I will try again next weekend, this is my daily use phone and I can't afford to mess with it during work days.
Thank you.
daniel.mota said:
bensmokie, those were the tutorials I followed.
I've installed kdz basebands/roms and kernels before without any problem, but those bin roms are a problem for me. Maybe the reason is Win7 64 bits in my computer.
Maybe I will try again next weekend, this is my daily use phone and I can't afford to mess with it during work days.
Thank you.
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Try this one : http://www.technopat.net/forum/android-telefonlari/9128-lg-optimus-3d-ultimate-flash-guide.htmle
This guide have saved me in many ways so hope it will do the same to you.....to be honest i've bricked my phone many times so if something happen to yours don't be worry there is always guide on how to bring it back unless it the hardware it self got damaged or something.
Good luck
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Try this one : http://www.technopat.net/forum/android-telefonlari/9128-lg-optimus-3d-ultimate-flash-guide.htmle
This guide have saved me in many ways so hope it will do the same to you.....to be honest i've bricked my phone many times so if something happen to yours don't be worry there is always guide on how to bring it back unless it the hardware it self got damaged or something.
Good luck
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Thank you again, will try that tutorial as soon as I can.
I followed that tutorial today, phone entered green download mode ok, but in LG Flashtool I got a "Download FAIL" error trying to flash xbsall's ported rom...
A few messages kept appearing in LG Flashtool until "Set FLASH address".
Then, the phone shut itself off (korean letters disapeared)
Then, I got: error! IFXDownload
Error WM_PROGRESS_MSG
Code Download fail
FAIL
Tried 3 times now, always the same error...
Phone now boots normally and starts GB normally, but I have no network signal !
daniel.mota said:
I followed that tutorial today, phone entered green download mode ok, but in LG Flashtool I got a "Download FAIL" error trying to flash xbsall's ported rom...
A few messages kept appearing in LG Flashtool until "Set FLASH address".
Then, the phone shut itself off (korean letters disapeared)
Then, I got: error! IFXDownload
Error WM_PROGRESS_MSG
Code Download fail
FAIL
Tried 3 times now, always the same error...
Phone now boots normally and starts GB normally, but I have no network signal !
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Thats weard never happen to me. anyway fallow this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942836
Download the BOOT V 21E the bin file and the Fls file flash both of them in lg flash tool or smart flash when you are done, let phone start and lets see if it has signal. IMO you should have . after that try to flash xbsall's ported rom i think you should be good to go. if does not work on LG flash too try smart flash well i prefer Lg flash tool because it saved my butt many time
Good luck!!!
PS don't forget to change your COM port to 41.
Sorry bensmokie, I did some more reading and tried a few more times, and I managed to flash rom correctly, it´s working.
The thing is I don't have network signal for now, I,m trying to solve it at this time.
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Sorry bensmokie, I did some more reading and tried a few more times, and I managed to flash rom correctly, it´s working.
The thing is I don't have network signal for now, I,m trying to solve it at this time.
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well thats great then!!!, when you flashed the ICS did you flash it with the FLS or just the BIN file? You have to flash both of them.... anyway here the Baseband you should need, find for your country and you should be good to go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974734
Working !
Flashed v30b baseband again, flashed bin rom again, and it's done!
Next step it's search for the bug solutions (camera and softkeys), root it and clean bloatware.
I'd like it to include my language (portuguese), but well...
Thanks again!
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Working !
Flashed v30b baseband again, flashed bin rom again, and it's done!
Next step it's search for the bug solutions (camera and softkeys), root it and clean bloatware.
I'd like it to include my language (portuguese), but well...
Thanks again!
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Defcomg have been working on the camera mod, thanks to him we have the jelly bean camera working great on our ICS these day you can tray it
THANK YOU Defcomg!!!
well about Adding language i really never tried that one yet, but i am pretty sure there is already posted on that one, i use my phone in English only, even though my language is french but i love it in English
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957839
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Working !
Flashed v30b baseband again, flashed bin rom again, and it's done!
Next step it's search for the bug solutions (camera and softkeys), root it and clean bloatware.
I'd like it to include my language (portuguese), but well...
Thanks again!
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Use the combo on my signature, it works flawlessly. I'm from Porto too.
And use defcomg's modded LGcontacts3 and message plus profiles to solve the 80 characters bug in SMS.
omgomg said:
Use the combo on my signature, it works flawlessly. I'm from Porto too.
And use defcomg's modded LGcontacts3 and message plus profiles to solve the 80 characters bug in SMS.
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Thanks neighbour!
I'll stick for now with this stock 4.0.4 rom, I'm loving it!
I've already rooted and cleaned, now I'll try to fix the bugs.
Will try defcomg's modded camera app and sms fixes.
The 4 softkeys problem is solvable with new kernel, right?