(HELP) LG GFlex 2 LS996 Bootloop in MINI OS after stock firmware flash - LG G Flex 2

Hi it's the first time i post on XDA, i allways found what i need but this time...no solution.
i have an LG LS996 5.0.1 rooted after not possible to do an update.
i unroot the phone, factory reset, update....same resulte
i try to install the stock firmware. XDA Source tot file.....etc
the phone is stock on MINI OS screen for about 1 minute and reboot in the same screen.
i go to sprint, they don't want to replace the phone because the miniOS boot is not lg Bootloader and the unsurance wante me to pay 200$
to get a new one.
any help please.

lambo640 said:
Hi it's the first time i post on XDA, i allways found what i need but this time...no solution.
i have an LG LS996 5.0.1 rooted after not possible to do an update.
i unroot the phone, factory reset, update....same resulte
i try to install the stock firmware. XDA Source tot file.....etc
the phone is stock on MINI OS screen for about 1 minute and reboot in the same screen.
i go to sprint, they don't want to replace the phone because the miniOS boot is not lg Bootloader and the unsurance wante me to pay 200$
to get a new one.
any help please.
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check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61530688&postcount=31

Google~Android said:
check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61530688&postcount=31
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Big thank you.
worked very well.
my phone is alive again.

lambo640 said:
Big thank you.
worked very well.
my phone is alive again.
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no issue... thats what xda is for....now its up to you to help someone else if its within ur knowledge and always hit thanks button... it makes ppl even more helpful cheers to you..ive been in ur shoes...it such a relief once its workin

yay my post was reffered too as well glad it worked, but also give stank0 credit too if it wasnt for him i wouldnt of had fixed it

MasterSe7en said:
yay my post was reffered too as well glad it worked, but also give stank0 credit too if it wasnt for him i wouldnt of had fixed it
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i have a question for you...i have g3 and i can upgrade, dowgrade whenever i please with kdz witout a hitch or hint of bricking it or getting qhusb bulk 9008?? is it that much more complicated?? is this tougher to downgrade?? why do ppl brick? thanks.

Google~Android said:
i have a question for you...i have g3 and i can upgrade, dowgrade whenever i please with kdz witout a hitch or hint of bricking it or getting qhusb bulk 9008?? is it that much more complicated?? is this tougher to downgrade?? why do ppl brick? thanks.
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ok ill explain the best i can for you.
Lets say for example that the bootloader was unlocked for the flex 2, if we downgraded with the current method that I did, then youll end up with a brick BECAUSE...after the 5.1.1 update, the bootloader was also updated, but if we had an unlocked bootloader, it would be no problem because then you can get right into fastboot since the bootloader is unlocked. however the reason my flex 2 bricked was because you cant downgrade bootloaders unless there is a specific way to do so, and if its unlocked...well since mine wasnt on the flex 2, when i flashed the TOT from ZV5 OVER a ZV6 bootloader, the rest of the partitions flashed, except for the bootloader end of it because it returned a "Version on phone is currently newer than the one being flashed" and declined the flash, since ZV5 wasnt build around the ZV6 bootloader, it doesnt know how or what to boot..
thats just a simple version, going into specifics is the Devs department, but in lamen terms, thats whats going on..if we had an unlocked bootloader it wouldnt be an issue because we could flash an older bootloader without the phone rejecting it. but once root is achieved on 5.1.1 then there will be a way to restore the FLex 2, the G3 you have although it may not have an unlocked bootloader, its been out for long enough to where exploits have been discovered, but if youre referring to upgrading and downgrading on Custom Roms, thats not the same thing, its only for official TOT's and KDZs or Official LG Firmware.
it would be like trying to flash a sprint variant with a tmobile rom....its just not built for it, its like having a Ford mustang with a V6 and trying to put a V8 motor in it without changing the computer/wire harness etc. it will fit...but it just wont work.
did that help for you to understand?

MasterSe7en said:
ok ill explain the best i can for you.
Lets say for example that the bootloader was unlocked for the flex 2, if we downgraded with the current method that I did, then youll end up with a brick BECAUSE...after the 5.1.1 update, the bootloader was also updated, but if we had an unlocked bootloader, it would be no problem because then you can get right into fastboot since the bootloader is unlocked. however the reason my flex 2 bricked was because you cant downgrade bootloaders unless there is a specific way to do so, and if its unlocked...well since mine wasnt on the flex 2, when i flashed the TOT from ZV5 OVER a ZV6 bootloader, the rest of the partitions flashed, except for the bootloader end of it because it returned a "Version on phone is currently newer than the one being flashed" and declined the flash, since ZV5 wasnt build around the ZV6 bootloader, it doesnt know how or what to boot..
thats just a simple version, going into specifics is the Devs department, but in lamen terms, thats whats going on..if we had an unlocked bootloader it wouldnt be an issue because we could flash an older bootloader without the phone rejecting it. but once root is achieved on 5.1.1 then there will be a way to restore the FLex 2, the G3 you have although it may not have an unlocked bootloader, its been out for long enough to where exploits have been discovered, but if youre referring to upgrading and downgrading on Custom Roms, thats not the same thing, its only for official TOT's and KDZs or Official LG Firmware.
it would be like trying to flash a sprint variant with a tmobile rom....its just not built for it, its like having a Ford mustang with a V6 and trying to put a V8 motor in it without changing the computer/wire harness etc. it will fit...but it just wont work.
did that help for you to understand?
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Ya i understand that part... Ive dealt with bricked phones... Ive recovered all but one.... Why are some able to downgrade though... In another thread soomeones says hes gone back aand forth a couplw times... Thats why i was confused..

So there's no way to root the Sprint lg g flex 2 (ls996) once it's on 5.1.1? Because we can't downgrade right? Wish I knew this before I bought one off Swappa.
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Toyeboy said:
So there's no way to root the Sprint lg g flex 2 (ls996) once it's on 5.1.1? Because we can't downgrade right? Wish I knew this before I bought one off Swappa.
Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk
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Be patient it will come with time trust me
Google~Android said:
Ya i understand that part... Ive dealt with bricked phones... Ive recovered all but one.... Why are some able to downgrade though... In another thread soomeones says hes gone back aand forth a couplw times... Thats why i was confused..
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Same here ga just takes time, someone will do it, maybe even me time will tell but I need to tape restore the laf partition somehow, so I need a dump from a zv6

MasterSe7en said:
Be patient it will come with time trust me
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Yeah I don't regret buying the g flex 2 considering I got it for $260 on Swappa. Really happy I got top of the line hardware for this price. I'm sure root will come or maybe a way to unlock bootloader so we can downgrade.
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MasterSe7en said:
Be patient it will come with time trust me
Same here ga just takes time, someone will do it, maybe even me time will tell but I need to tape restore the laf partition somehow, so I need a dump from a zv6
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My flex 2 us995 was stuck at logo after alot of search i didnt find any thing but ls996 tot. So itried on it and after alot of tries i managed to get rid of this issue. Now i am using sprint ls996 5.0.1 over us995. I m gettting notification of 5.1 sprint update but after downloading the update i am unable to flash it. It fails in recovery. I manually downloaded update and tried to flash it but no success... Any solution to it.

muzammil457 said:
My flex 2 us995 was stuck at logo after alot of search i didnt find any thing but ls996 tot. So itried on it and after alot of tries i managed to get rid of this issue. Now i am using sprint ls996 5.0.1 over us995. I m gettting notification of 5.1 sprint update but after downloading the update i am unable to flash it. It fails in recovery. I manually downloaded update and tried to flash it but no success... Any solution to it.
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are you rooted or completely stock?

MasterSe7en said:
are you rooted or completely stock?
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I was rooted earliar via kingo root. Then i unroot it from supersu menu. I checked via root checker app it says no proper root found. May be this is the issue...do i need properly unrooted phone for 5.1 update??
How can i unroot it completly without flashing again...

join me on hangout +919999964499 because my g flex2 also got stuck in minios.
The process is a bit confusing so you need to contact me.
lambo640 said:
Hi it's the first time i post on XDA, i allways found what i need but this time...no solution.
i have an LG LS996 5.0.1 rooted after not possible to do an update.
i unroot the phone, factory reset, update....same resulte
i try to install the stock firmware. XDA Source tot file.....etc
the phone is stock on MINI OS screen for about 1 minute and reboot in the same screen.
i go to sprint, they don't want to replace the phone because the miniOS boot is not lg Bootloader and the unsurance wante me to pay 200$
to get a new one.
any help please.
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shubhdixit2241 said:
The process is a bit confusing so you need to contact me.
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could you give instructions? no button combo gets me out of it???
edit..i dnt have google hangouts...

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Tmobile pushed a 60mb update to my LG Stylo this morning? What to do?

Hello Folks
This morning I noticed, Tmobile pushed a 60mb update to my phone. I am rooted and unlocked but not on a custom rom.
Please advice what I need to do.
Thanks in advance
Regards
Is there any issuse with the update
I have not updated. As I mentioned I am rooted and unlocked. Not sure what to do hence posted my question in the forum.
I do not want to lock the bootloader. Just curious to see what others who might have got this update are doing about it.
Regards
Roism said:
I have not updated. As I mentioned I am rooted and unlocked. Not sure what to do hence posted my question in the forum.
I do not want to lock the bootloader. Just curious to see what others who might have got this update are doing about it.
Regards
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1. You don't have to worry about lock bootloader
2. Which Software version are you running? v10e, v10i or v10j?
3. If you update there is a way to downgrade cuz we have previews KDZ's
I am running version 10i,
I am guessing tmobile wants to upgrade me to v10j. Is there a flash able version for 10j that I can use?
Thanks
Roism said:
I am running version 10i,
Thanks
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Ok, you can go here and update to the latest version v10j using @GameTheory. V10j Full update/pre-rooted/untouch TWRP.
http://androidforums.com/threads/me...-v10j-rom-flashable-updated-9-26-2015.926221/
Thanks Draken,
Issue resolved
Regards
getting "error" when trying to install 60mb OTA update?
I was rooted on 5.1.1 (t-mobile version) but I unrooted via SuperSU app ( at least I think it unrooted)
and now each time I try to update I get the "error" and have to pull the battery out
before I unrooted I tried to "flash" 10vj Update but I do not know how to flash and it failed
this is my first time rooting any device and I was also unsuccessful at trying to download twrp
as a noob I am apologetic that I do not know such things
but I need help and really don't want to miss out on the marshmallow update
when it comes out in a couple months someone help????how do i fix this i will
need the easiest solution explained in great detail if possible
I really love this phone!!!
:crying:
lovejunkie777 said:
I was rooted on 5.1.1 (t-mobile version) but I unrooted via SuperSU app ( at least I think it unrooted)
and now each time I try to update I get the "error" and have to pull the battery out
before I unrooted I tried to "flash" 10vj Update but I do not know how to flash and it failed
this is my first time rooting any device and I was also unsuccessful at trying to download twrp
as a noob I am apologetic that I do not know such things
but I need help and really don't want to miss out on the marshmallow update
when it comes out in a couple months someone help????how do i fix this i will
need the easiest solution explained in great detail if possible
I really love this phone!!!
:crying:
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dummy you can't update that way you must remove all traces of root which the app can't do use the KDZ
If you are rooted and it says system update DO NOT INSTALL IT... it will brick your phone
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How to unroot Sprint LG G Flex 2 on ZV6?

Ok so I purchased a brand new Sprint G Flex 2 on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/221950977883 and to my surprise it was already rooted with firmware ZV6 so now I can't take OTA updates since it stops updating halfway through the update and the green Android guy lies on his back with the "error" message. I already did the full unroot method using SuperSU but still a no go. Before I send this phone back to the seller I want to make sure if there is any hope in fixing this issue and allowing the updates. I also downloaded the root checker app to see if root was gone and it states root is not configured correctly. Not sure what that means as I used SuperSu to fully unroot. Any help would be appreciated as I only have 14 days to return this device to seller but I do not want it rooted as it prevents updates through Sprint. Thanks.
Update with lg windows app
Wysłane z mojego LG-H955 przy użyciu Tapatalka
skretch said:
Update with lg windows app
Wysłane z mojego LG-H955 przy użyciu Tapatalka
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Thanks is there a forum here with instructions to use the LG Windows app. I just want to make sure I do not brick this device because then I can't return it in case things don't work out.
Download lg pc suite connect your flex 2 to usb instal drivers
Go to mobile devices-->mobile devices software upgrade
Wysłane z mojego LG-H955 przy użyciu Tapatalka
UCLA1 said:
Ok so I purchased a brand new Sprint G Flex 2 on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/221950977883 and to my surprise it was already rooted with firmware ZV6 so now I can't take OTA updates since it stops updating halfway through the update and the green Android guy lies on his back with the "error" message. I already did the full unroot method using SuperSU but still a no go. Before I send this phone back to the seller I want to make sure if there is any hope in fixing this issue and allowing the updates. I also downloaded the root checker app to see if root was gone and it states root is not configured correctly. Not sure what that means as I used SuperSu to fully unroot. Any help would be appreciated as I only have 14 days to return this device to seller but I do not want it rooted as it prevents updates through Sprint. Thanks.
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Download the version you have, DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY VERSION THAT ISNT THE ONE YOU ARE USING YOU WILL BRICK. ZV6 for ZV6.
Here are the stock image files uploaded by me.
Follow this guide its the root guide but its the fastest method to unroot using stock images (same procedure). Good luck! :good:
UCLA1 said:
Ok so I purchased a brand new Sprint G Flex 2 on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/221950977883 and to my surprise it was already rooted with firmware ZV6 so now I can't take OTA updates since it stops updating halfway through the update and the green Android guy lies on his back with the "error" message. I already did the full unroot method using SuperSU but still a no go. Before I send this phone back to the seller I want to make sure if there is any hope in fixing this issue and allowing the updates. I also downloaded the root checker app to see if root was gone and it states root is not configured correctly. Not sure what that means as I used SuperSu to fully unroot. Any help would be appreciated as I only have 14 days to return this device to seller but I do not want it rooted as it prevents updates through Sprint. Thanks.
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Those who want to unroot and go back to stock ZV6 (so they can get the OTA ZV9 update) should be able to use these "dd" flashing instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-fl...5-1-1-t3169212
along with the stock ZV6 firmware image from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-fl...k-img-t3217089
However, you will not only lose root. You will also lose the SIM carrier unlock. After reverting your phone to stock, your phone will be carrier locked to Sprint. That's because carrier unlocking is done by altering some "node db" system files.
After applying the OTA update to ZV9, you will have to redo both the carrier unlocking and the rooting of your phone. It's doable, but it's just something to keep in mind.
wtang said:
Those who want to unroot and go back to stock ZV6 (so they can get the OTA ZV9 update) should be able to use these "dd" flashing instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-fl...5-1-1-t3169212
along with the stock ZV6 firmware image from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-fl...k-img-t3217089
However, you will not only lose root. You will also lose the SIM carrier unlock. After reverting your phone to stock, your phone will be carrier locked to Sprint. That's because carrier unlocking is done by altering some "node db" system files.
After applying the OTA update to ZV9, you will have to redo both the carrier unlocking and the rooting of your phone. It's doable, but it's just something to keep in mind.
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Thanks for the info. I have one question though. I did the unroot method using SuperSU and was wondering if that will not be enough to get OTA updates once I get my Sprint SIM card installed. From my knowledge if the system files were messed with OTA updates won't work correct and in this case you stated that carrier unlocking involves altering node db system files. So even if I did the full unroot method using SuperSU the altered files would remain correct?
UCLA1 said:
Thanks for the info. I have one question though. I did the unroot method using SuperSU and was wondering if that will not be enough to get OTA updates once I get my Sprint SIM card installed. From my knowledge if the system files were messed with OTA updates won't work correct and in this case you stated that carrier unlocking involves altering node db system files. So even if I did the full unroot method using SuperSU the altered files would remain correct?
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I believe you are correct. Since the eBay seller altered some system files (that's probably why he rooted all these phones and installed SuperSU) to achieve the carrier unlocking, the OTA update for ZV9 is failing. Even if you unroot and delete all traces of SuperSU, I think the OTA will still fail. The update script probably does some sort of checksum verification of all the Android OS files before proceeding.
Also, I don't think you need a Sprint SIM in order to do the OTA update. I believe the OTA comes from LG's servers, not from Sprint. I've heard of people getting the OTA update even if they are using an AT&T or T-Mobile SIM. As long as your phone has data (cellular or Wifi) I think the OTA will download. But as you've found out, it won't install unless you go back to stock.
Alex_XV6700 said:
Download the version you have, DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY VERSION THAT ISNT THE ONE YOU ARE USING YOU WILL BRICK. ZV6 for ZV6.
Here are the stock image files uploaded by me.
Follow this guide its the root guide but its the fastest method to unroot using stock images (same procedure). Good luck! :good:
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Thank you for the links I will give this a shot and hopefully I do not brick my device as the instructions are quite long lol. I will make sure I use the ZV6 as that is what I have on my device.
UCLA1 said:
Thank you for the links I will give this a shot and hopefully I do not brick my device as the instructions are quite long lol. I will make sure I use the ZV6 as that is what I have on my device.
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From the guide you just have to follow
1. Download and extract the stock img.
2. Transfer it to the root of your internal sdcard (images are usually named ZV6system.img) avoid moving the complete zip.
3. Put your phone in download mode (you can figure this out)
4. Use the dd command for your variant in your case LS996, just change the name of the ¨rootedsystem.img¨ to the one you downloaded.
Aaaaaaaaaaaand you´re done :good:
Alex_XV6700 said:
From the guide you just have to follow
1. Download and extract the stock img.
2. Transfer it to the root of your internal sdcard (images are usually named ZV6system.img) avoid moving the complete zip.
3. Put your phone in download mode (you can figure this out)
4. Use the dd command for your variant in your case LS996, just change the name of the ¨rootedsystem.img¨ to the one you downloaded.
Aaaaaaaaaaaand you´re done :good:
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I did everything in the guide and phone even rebooted when I typed LEAVE after the "#" prompt but I still can't take OTA and Android guy falls on back with "error" message. I have another question when I click in the status section in the About phone settings and I scroll down to Brand it lists Chameleon. Is this normal?
Did you download the stock image from the forum I made?
Cause if you flashed your current system.img then you flashed the rooted one.
Make sure you are using the Send_command on the diag port of your phone if you arent doing this then you wont flash correctly and phone will stay rooted.
And yes, when the phone hasnt been unlocked internationally Chameleon is the ¨Sprint stock way¨
Alex_XV6700 said:
Did you download the stock image from the forum I made?
Cause if you flashed your current system.img then you flashed the rooted one.
Make sure you are using the Send_command on the diag port of your phone if you arent doing this then you wont flash correctly and phone will stay rooted.
And yes, when the phone hasnt been unlocked internationally Chameleon is the ¨Sprint stock way¨
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I did flash the ZV6 stock image from your forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/return-to-stock-ls996-stock-img-t3217089 and I used the send command to port 5 because that is where the Diag port is when I double click the ports.bat file. I actually tried this method twice and I still am not able to update without error. Maybe I do need a SIM card installed and will try it tomorrow when I get my SIM delivered from Sprint. Thanks a lot for the tips though.
UCLA1 said:
I did flash the ZV6 stock image from your forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/return-to-stock-ls996-stock-img-t3217089 and I used the send command to port 5 because that is where the Diag port is when I double click the ports.bat file. I actually tried this method twice and I still am not able to update without error. Maybe I do need a SIM card installed and will try it tomorrow when I get my SIM delivered from Sprint. Thanks a lot for the tips though.
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Thats kind of weird you know, I OTA updated my phone even after international SIM unlocked.
How long does the flash process take? If it takes less than a minute then its not doing things as it should.
Did you enable USB Debugging before flashing?
Have you tried to Factory Reset after flashing the stock ZV6 system.img?
Alex_XV6700 said:
Thats kind of weird you know, I OTA updated my phone even after international SIM unlocked.
How long does the flash process take? If it takes less than a minute then its not doing things as it should.
Did you enable USB Debugging before flashing?
Have you tried to Factory Reset after flashing the stock ZV6 system.img?
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I do have USB Debugging enabled. The flash process takes around 1 minute and then the # shows up indicating it finished and then I type LEAVE and phone reboots. I even tried the factory reset after flashing it with the stock ZV6 image. This is very interesting but I will wait until tomorrow to make a decision on whether to keep the phone when I insert the SIM and see if that helps any. Thanks Alex for all your help.
I forgot to ask this but do I have to type the commands or is copying and pasting ok.
UCLA1 said:
I do have USB Debugging enabled. The flash process takes around 1 minute and then the # shows up indicating it finished and then I type LEAVE and phone reboots. I even tried the factory reset after flashing it with the stock ZV6 image. This is very interesting but I will wait until tomorrow to make a decision on whether to keep the phone when I insert the SIM and see if that helps any. Thanks Alex for all your help.
I forgot to ask this but do I have to type the commands or is copying and pasting ok.
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Well it depends on how did you copy/paste the command.
To flash the ZV6system.img it should be like this:
dd if=/data/media/0/ZV6system.img bs=8192 seek=58368 count=522240 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
Alex_XV6700 said:
Well it depends on how did you copy/paste the command.
To flash the ZV6system.img it should be like this:
dd if=/data/media/0/ZV6system.img bs=8192 seek=58368 count=522240 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
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Thanks for your patience with me. Do I have to run both the dump and flash commands as I have only been doing the flash command and maybe that is the problem?
is this how the commands should be typed?
Dump command:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=8192 skip=58368 count=522240 of=/data/media/0/system.img
Flash command:
dd if=/data/media/0/ZV6system.img bs=8192 seek=58368 count=522240 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
I'm in a similar boat w/ a slightly different issue. I bought the same phone from the same guy and have not been able to get it to activate on Sprint at all. Well, it "activates" but then it errors on updating the PRL. I have LTE data, but no call ability. It is very strange.
So far I have:
Unrooted via SuperuserSU app that was installed
Taken it to Sprint store and had them do everything they could (while being condescending about buying a phone not from them)
Played with every setting I can find
Factory reset many times at many stages
Flashed to the stock ZV6
Installed 2 OTA updates (now a third is coming through)
And every time, I get a your phone has been activated message, followed by trying to update the PRL and failing, leaving me in the same place I was to begin with. I'll try it again after this latest OTA update I'm getting, but I'm running out of things to try and I'm extremely frustrated lol. Anybody had the same problem? Any ideas? Anything? I don't know if maybe it's just a defective phone... sigh. Thanks in advance for any help!
SteveRepsold said:
I'm in a similar boat w/ a slightly different issue. I bought the same phone from the same guy and have not been able to get it to activate on Sprint at all. Well, it "activates" but then it errors on updating the PRL. I have LTE data, but no call ability. It is very strange.
So far I have:
Unrooted via SuperuserSU app that was installed
Taken it to Sprint store and had them do everything they could (while being condescending about buying a phone not from them)
Played with every setting I can find
Factory reset many times at many stages
Flashed to the stock ZV6
Installed 2 OTA updates (now a third is coming through)
And every time, I get a your phone has been activated message, followed by trying to update the PRL and failing, leaving me in the same place I was to begin with. I'll try it again after this latest OTA update I'm getting, but I'm running out of things to try and I'm extremely frustrated lol. Anybody had the same problem? Any ideas? Anything? I don't know if maybe it's just a defective phone... sigh. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Did you get a new SIM card from Sprint or did you use an old one because Sprint told me they need to send us one that has been programmed for the LG G Flex 2. On another note when flashed the stock ZV6 image did you send both the dump and flash commands and did you have problems getting the updates before you flashed to stock. Thanks.
UCLA1 said:
Did you get a new SIM card from Sprint or did you use an old one because Sprint told me they need to send us one that has been programmed for the LG G Flex 2. On another note when flashed the stock ZV6 image did you send both the dump and flash commands and did you have problems getting the updates before you flashed to stock. Thanks.
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I picked up a new one at the Sprint store. I would hope they knew which one to give me haha. I only used the flash command. And yes, I had the same issue as you did with getting the updates before I flashed. No problem with that now, 3 updates later I'm on ZV9. Now if I could just get the phone activated...

Android 6.0 for Metro PCS Variant?

Hey there. Do you all think that the Metro Variant of the G Stylo will receive the Marshmallow Update, now that the T-Mobile variant should be getting the update? Any thoughts? I checked the LG Open Source page and there's no sign of marshmallow for the T-Mobile variant or the Metro PCS variant, so thats also got me scratching my head a bit. Any thoughts?
I know is weird i have the t-mobile version and didnt get the update yet i double check via lg bridge on pc and it said my phone is update but im still on 5.1.1 lollipop. And some ppl on threads said they have been updated but no kdz files uploaded this is cracking me up.
6.0 update
I have spoken with metro tech support and they have repeatedly told me that they are waiting for T mobile to release the metro varient firmware they have said we r going to get it
LordHades21999 said:
Hey there. Do you all think that the Metro Variant of the G Stylo will receive the Marshmallow Update, now that the T-Mobile variant should be getting the update? Any thoughts? I checked the LG Open Source page and there's no sign of marshmallow for the T-Mobile variant or the Metro PCS variant, so thats also got me scratching my head a bit. Any thoughts?
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T-mobile roms work on metro phones without issue. Im running one now. When the marshmallows flashable zip is posted on xda im gonna test drive it then flash back to 5.1 until root and twrp is working.
Thediesel1972 said:
T-mobile roms work on metro phones without issue. Im running one now. When the marshmallows flashable zip is posted on xda im gonna test drive it then flash back to 5.1 until root and twrp is working.
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@T-Macgnolia already rooted 6.0 on his tmobile variant http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-stylo/how-to/guide-lg-g-stylo-how-to-root-t-mobile-6-t3333916
MetroPCS test drive on T-Mobile
I have MetroPCS LG G Stylo just flashed T-Mobile 5.1.1 firmware today.
Just to see if I'm getting an OTA message update or not, and it did.
Shimster said:
I have MetroPCS LG G Stylo just flashed T-Mobile 5.1.1 firmware today.
Just to see if I'm getting an OTA message update or not, and it did.
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Could you please explain to me how you did this? i wuould love to flash tmobiles 5.11 on my metro phone, i would appreciate it...
thanks!!
Louie
lmarisy said:
Could you please explain to me how you did this? i wuould love to flash tmobiles 5.11 on my metro phone, i would appreciate it...
thanks!!
Louie
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Pretty simple just follow these steps from DrakenFX return2stock
Instead grabbing files for MetroPCS you grab the T-Mobile one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-stylo/development/rom-lg-g-stylo-h631-ms631-v10j-stock-t3211563
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Pretty simple just follow these steps from DrakenFX return2stock
Instead grabbing files for MetroPCS you grab the T-Mobile one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-stylo/development/rom-lg-g-stylo-h631-ms631-v10j-stock-t3211563
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will try this, thanks a bunch sir!
Louie
Shimster said:
I have MetroPCS LG G Stylo just flashed T-Mobile 5.1.1 firmware today.
Just to see if I'm getting an OTA message update or not, and it did.
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I tried this last night, it did install the tmobile firmware without a problem, and it also installed a 146 meg update, but thats all it gave me, did not detect or install MM, i tried LG Bridge and what it did was detect my phone as a Metropcs version and wanted to download and install the metro Firmware.
Maybe i did something wrong who knows, lol..
keep me updated..
Louie
So let me get this straight. I have to Root my phone, via whatever method works, and then follow the instructions on that link to flash tmobile stock rom, then grab the OTA?
Cant I root and then use a program like....idk titanium back up or Rom Toolbox to flash that rom?
LordHades21999 said:
Cant I root and then use a program like....idk titanium back up or Rom Toolbox to flash that rom?
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No you need to use twrp
Would you happen to know how to install twrp on this phone?
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No you need to use twrp
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couldnt he install the tmobile kdz with the lg flash tool?
Ok i have the metro stylo i flashed a T-Mobile kdz using lg tool. Ive took a couple of minor updates no marshmallow. So i rooted and paste the update.zip i downloaded directly to data/fota. I went back update center and checked again and it was there. The mm update downloaded again for some reason. When i tried to install it aborts just before finishing. I wanted to no if it was possible fastboot flash boot and system
bzo22 said:
Ok i have the metro stylo i flashed a T-Mobile kdz using lg tool. Ive took a couple of minor updates no marshmallow. So i rooted and paste the update.zip i downloaded directly to data/fota. I went back update center and checked again and it was there. The mm update downloaded again for some reason. When i tried to install it aborts just before finishing. I wanted to no if it was possible fastboot flash boot and system
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You can't take an OTA if your phone is already rooted. If you had not rooted, you would have had a working MM on your phone and THEN you can root after.
tube517 said:
You can't take an OTA if your phone is already rooted. If you had not rooted, you would have had a working MM on your phone and THEN you can root after.
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yeah i figured as much but i started the whole process over and it work without a hick up now my metro version has marshmallow thanks
bzo22 said:
yeah i figured as much but i started the whole process over and it work without a hick up now my metro version has marshmallow thanks
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I'm willing to give this a try on my own metropcs (gone tmobile variet with the ROM) just show me your steps and I'll recreate.
bzo22 said:
Ok i have the metro stylo i flashed a T-Mobile kdz using lg tool. Ive took a couple of minor updates no marshmallow. So i rooted and paste the update.zip i downloaded directly to data/fota. I went back update center and checked again and it was there. The mm update downloaded again for some reason. When i tried to install it aborts just before finishing. I wanted to no if it was possible fastboot flash boot and system
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Followed the steps you did (at least from what you've given us.)
I downloaded an update.zip from the tmobile marshmallow update, transferred it to data/fota and ran the software installer but nothing shows up. keeps reading my system is up to date (Im using a metropcs device like you & running a tmobile stock rom as well.)

how to find unlock code on sprint lgls996 flex 2

Hi,
I bought LG G flex 2 (sprint) pin packed. When i opened the box it was unlocked and i could use any sim i want. I reset my phone plenty of times but it didnt asked me amy activation code. It is currently operation on zv6 version software. I want to know how i can find out the activation code on my phone? Is there anyway? Because i am thinking to upgrade it to zv9.
If your phone is unlocked, meaning it can be used with any carrier with their SIM cards and it's never complaining or not working (never saying "Invalid SIM" and everything works, calls, SMS/MMS, etc) then you can do pretty much whatever you want in terms of upgrading to ZV9 (just remember once you do that you can't go back to ZV6 of course but why would you).
Upgrading to a newer build of the OS won't affect the unlocked status - the upgrade doesn't muck with the carrier folder on the device so, if it's truly unlocked presently it'll still be unlocked after the upgrade.
br0adband said:
If your phone is unlocked, meaning it can be used with any carrier with their SIM cards and it's never complaining or not working (never saying "Invalid SIM" and everything works, calls, SMS/MMS, etc) then you can do pretty much whatever you want in terms of upgrading to ZV9 (just remember once you do that you can't go back to ZV6 of course but why would you).
Upgrading to a newer build of the OS won't affect the unlocked status - the upgrade doesn't muck with the carrier folder on the device so, if it's truly unlocked presently it'll still be unlocked after the upgrade.
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Thanks for you advice but now i have another issue. When the software is installing it gives an error and stops the update. That means some files are missing and if i flash the software then i am toast.
Can't help much there, you haven't provided enough actual information to work with. For me and this Flex 2 I got a few days ago, I had issues myself: it was on ZV5 unrooted so I took all the OTAs for ZV6, ZV7, ZV8, and then ZV9 and it was working fine, then I decided (instead of doing the actual root process itself) to flash the ZV9 rooted system image and that broke things somehow. I restored ZV8 from the TOT file, still had problems, did it again, still problems, then I finally said what the hell and flashed the ZV9 stock image on ZV8 and it worked for some reason. So then I flashed the rooted ZV9 system image and voila, now everything works as it should.
Would still like to get that ZV9 TOT at some point but if someone is out there trying to charge people $30 for it, that's a bit stupid in my opinion.
Anyway, my Flex 2 is now running great with ZV9 rooted with Xposed and the one module I use and I have no intentions of altering it again till I can figure out how to get it working with T-Mobile 100% (the current unlocking procedures are not working for me in my situation).
br0adband said:
Can't help much there, you haven't provided enough actual information to work with. For me and this Flex 2 I got a few days ago, I had issues myself: it was on ZV5 unrooted so I took all the OTAs for ZV6, ZV7, ZV8, and then ZV9 and it was working fine, then I decided (instead of doing the actual root process itself) to flash the ZV9 rooted system image and that broke things somehow. I restored ZV8 from the TOT file, still had problems, did it again, still problems, then I finally said what the hell and flashed the ZV9 stock image on ZV8 and it worked for some reason. So then I flashed the rooted ZV9 system image and voila, now everything works as it should.
Would still like to get that ZV9 TOT at some point but if someone is out there trying to charge people $30 for it, that's a bit stupid in my opinion.
Anyway, my Flex 2 is now running great with ZV9 rooted with Xposed and the one module I use and I have no intentions of altering it again till I can figure out how to get it working with T-Mobile 100% (the current unlocking procedures are not working for me in my situation).
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So what do you suggest should i stay with my current version and wait for developers to build something cool?
You could build something yourself I suppose, I'm happy with my Flex 2 at this point (still need to replace the glass/digitizer but that's a given).
br0adband said:
You could build something yourself I suppose, I'm happy with my Flex 2 at this point (still need to replace the glass/digitizer but that's a given).
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I am happy too but i just want to upgrade it.

My At&T LG G4 refuses to update marshmallow (Android 6)

Hello House,
Please can anyone help me out??
I got an AT&T unlocked phone from a friend in the U.S. Phone works fine but is on Android 5.1. I want to upgrade to Android 6. I tried software update from settings-about phone-update center. Update fails at 1% with error: software update unavailable. Please contact LG customer service... err:0x112500. I checked the net and got a OTA file that some guys claim will update without an AT&T sim. I tried updating this using FOTA via adb: same error at 1%. I tried updating using LGUP with the OTA file: same error at 1%. Please can anyone help out on how to update this phone!!!
I'm on build LMY47D, software version: H81010o
Would really appreciate any assistance.
My At&T LG G4 refuses to update marshmallow (Android 6)
emaoke said:
Hello House,
Please can anyone help me out??
I got an AT&T unlocked phone from a friend in the U.S. Phone works fine but is on Android 5.1. I want to upgrade to Android 6. I tried software update from settings-about phone-update center. Update fails at 1% with error: software update unavailable. Please contact LG customer service... err:0x112500. I checked the net and got a OTA file that some guys claim will update without an AT&T sim. I tried updating this using FOTA via adb: same error at 1%. I tried updating using LGUP with the OTA file: same error at 1%. Please can anyone help out on how to update this phone!!!
I'm on build LMY47D, software version: H81010o
Would really appreciate any assistance.
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You’ll need to update via an AT&T sim. If it won’t update it an att sim you might not have an actual H810. A lot of people have problems with the phone after updating so I wouldn’t recommend it anyway.
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hyelton said:
You’ll need to update via an AT&T sim. If it won’t update it an att sim you might not have an actual H810. A lot of people have problems with the phone after updating so I wouldn’t recommend it anyway.
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Hi Hyelton,
Thanks for the super prompt response. Unfortunately I'm not in the US and do not have access to a ATT sim. even if i had, there is no network for ATT where I am. Based on my research online, others were able to update without the sim card using FOTA via adb and LGUp. I just don't understand why mine is giving me so much stress. The phone is a H810. Can send a screenshot of phone's software details page. I need the phone to be on Android 6 cos I need to install my office apps on the phone and only android 6 or above is supported.....
emaoke said:
Hi Hyelton,
Thanks for the super prompt response. Unfortunately I'm not in the US and do not have access to a ATT sim. even if i had, there is no network for ATT where I am. Based on my research online, others were able to update without the sim card using FOTA via adb and LGUp. I just don't understand why mine is giving me so much stress. The phone is a H810. Can send a screenshot of phone's software details page. I need the phone to be on Android 6 cos I need to install my office apps on the phone and only android 6 or above is supported.....
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The phones software details doesn't show the actual model just the software installed. Just throwing it out there it's common when it comes to the H810 to be sold to someone and its not an H810. Especially if your friend bought it referbed
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hyelton said:
The phones software details doesn't show the actual model just the software installed. Just throwing it out there it's common when it comes to the H810 to be sold to someone and its not an H810. Especially if your friend bought it referbed
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Ok, so how do I if it is real H810 or not? Any clues? If its not, can I flask it with the stock firmware for the particular model?
emaoke said:
Ok, so how do I if it is real H810 or not? Any clues? If its not, can I flask it with the stock firmware for the particular model?
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Hi Hyelton,
Can I flash the phone with stock MM firmware for AT&T, will that work (ie: upgrade the phone to MM)? Can you assist with a guide for this? Would really appreciate any assistance you or any one could give....
emaoke said:
Ok, so how do I if it is real H810 or not? Any clues? If its not, can I flask it with the stock firmware for the particular model?
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Only real way to know is to take the phone apart and look on the motherboard. Not saying it’s not an H810. But it’s extremely common
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emaoke said:
Hi Hyelton,
Can I flash the phone with stock MM firmware for AT&T, will that work (ie: upgrade the phone to MM)? Can you assist with a guide for this? Would really appreciate any assistance you or any one could give....
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Sadly that’s not possible as there’s no stock MM firmware. And most likely never will be
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hyelton said:
Only real way to know is to take the phone apart and look on the motherboard. Not saying it’s not an H810. But it’s extremely common
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Sadly that’s not possible as there’s no stock MM firmware. And most likely never will be
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Ok. I got a tot on the net: LGH810AT-01-V21y-310-410-JUN-20-2016-ARB03+0
If I flash this, i should get updated to MM right? Also, I thought this file was stock MM firmware for the LG810?
emaoke said:
Ok. I got a tot on the net: LGH810AT-01-V21y-310-410-JUN-20-2016-ARB03+0
If I flash this, i should get updated to MM right? Also, I thought this file was stock MM firmware for the LG810?
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Just double checked sorry about that, yeah got that file back in March it’s even in the OP links. Yes you can flash that. Just be sure you have an actual H810 or you’ll really screw up the device when flashing.
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hyelton said:
Just double checked sorry about that, yeah got that file back in March it’s even in the OP links. Yes you can flash that. Just be sure you have an actual H810 or you’ll really screw up the device when flashing.
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Hey Hyelton,
Thanks so much, I appreciate your help so far. Do you have instructions for flashing? (havent flashed LG before). Can I use LGUP and if I do, what do I select? refurbish or upgrade?
emaoke said:
Hey Hyelton,
Thanks so much, I appreciate your help so far. Do you have instructions for flashing? (havent flashed LG before). Can I use LGUP and if I do, what do I select? refurbish or upgrade?
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It’s in the guide/thread your posting in . Yes you would use LGUP and choose refurbish if you cannot select the tot choose upgrade, select the tot then go back and choose refurbish.
Some things to remember. If it is a wrong model phone flash will either fail and you’ll be stuck, or the update will work but under settings and privacy /password and a few other things will no longer be usable.
Also you won’t be able to downgrade once you flash this.
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hyelton said:
It’s in the guide/thread your posting in . Yes you would use LGUP and choose refurbish if you cannot select the tot choose upgrade, select the tot then go back and choose refurbish.
Some things to remember. If it is a wrong model phone flash will either fail and you’ll be stuck, or the update will work but under settings and privacy /password and a few other things will no longer be usable.
Also you won’t be able to downgrade once you flash this.
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Hi Hyelton,
So I flashed the phone and the upgrade worked. However unfortunately, I cant get into the security settings, my lock screen settings is stuck on swipe(other lock methods fail). and phone wifi does not work with enterprise wifi that is secured. Do you have any fix for this? If this is a board issue, maybe I should open the board and flash it with the appropriate firmware for the board (ie: If H815, flash with MM for 815 etc)-what do you think?
emaoke said:
Hi Hyelton,
So I flashed the phone and the upgrade worked. However unfortunately, I cant get into the security settings, my lock screen settings is stuck on swipe(other lock methods fail). and phone wifi does not work with enterprise wifi that is secured. Do you have any fix for this? If this is a board issue, maybe I should open the board and flash it with the appropriate firmware for the board (ie: If H815, flash with MM for 815 etc)-what do you think?
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Just an update; opened the motherboard, its a H810. not sure why I'm having this security setting issue. also, funny enough, I can now update software directly from AT&T server. My 20y is now 22c! if I can just fix this "unfortunately, the process com.android.settings has stopped" error on the security settings, I will be fine.
Please anyone have a solution to this?
emaoke said:
Just an update; opened the motherboard, its a H810. not sure why I'm having this security setting issue. also, funny enough, I can now update software directly from AT&T server. My 20y is now 22c! if I can just fix this "unfortunately, the process com.android.settings has stopped" error on the security settings, I will be fine.
Please anyone have a solution to this?
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Sadly that error is symptom is common across a lot of AT&T G4s both faked and real. Only fix is to have its board replaced. There’s no fix for it.
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hyelton said:
Sadly that error is symptom is common across a lot of AT&T G4s both faked and real. Only fix is to have its board replaced. There’s no fix for it.
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Ok, can a custom MM ROM be installed on this board? do you know any that can be installed on H810?
emaoke said:
Ok, can a custom MM ROM be installed on this board? do you know any that can be installed on H810?
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Not sure if there’s any custom Roms for the H810 but if there are you can’t root or flash them since you have upgraded.
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