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.
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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?
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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...
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!!!
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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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I was eager to update my Oneplus one to lollipop 5.1.1, so I found a download to what I thought was simple update to 5.1.1.I am new to all this so did not have a clue what I was doing if I'm honest. I downloaded 5.1.1 download then i ran it on my phone. Afta which my phone bricked!! I managed to unbrick my phone. N now in my settings in about phone it's says I'm running 5.1.1. So did I actually flash my phone?? The phone was also displaying all the correct attributes of 5.11. But then due to something silly I did a factory reset by first wiping is it cash partition? Afta reset the phone not displaying the things it should do running 5.1.1 but in about phone it clearly States phones software is lollipop 5.1.1. So what do I do now do I have to root phone to get further updates by installing ROMs or is my phone already rooted bcoz I managed to manually update to 5.1.1????Also my Oneplus one is a bit confused with itself as it keeps telling me to do system update to guess what?? Yes lollipop 5.1.1!! So i am totally confused as I'm a total noob and confused as what my next step should be???
if you want to fix your device back to normal then root and unlock it (learn how to do it its really simple and wont void warranty on the one ) flash stock image of COS 12.1 unrooted .if you want to continue using root then do the same procedure again and it would be fine otherwise run it with cos 12.1 without root if you arent all that tech savvy.
Read Heseinberg's thread, it will teach you what to do and not do.
Hey guys, I just got myself an unlocked ATT G4 H81010b. My girl and I got matching phones, and after she bought the bring your own phone ST SIM pack and transferred her number she received an OTA update. Her phone is now H81010o. I'm not sure if hers was a 10b before the update i didnt think to check. I did not want to set up my phone until I was able to figure out how to root it, however - now that I have found I need an OTA in order to root it (i havent seen any confirmed 10b roots, i cant find any 10b specific commands - i was going to use the "root injection method"). The only difference here is, I am simply moving my SIM from my G2 to my G4, so I'm wondering if this would make any difference as to whether i recieve an OTA or not? Furthermore, I am confused because all the research I have done indicates that ST doesnt do OTAs. But i do know that her phone restarted, downloaded a software update and installed it. Is it possible for me to manually install the update? I really would just like to root, install TWRP, and CM13 (or maybe I'll try a different ROM this time). I know this is a loaded question, but any help is appreciated.
I finally found a confirmed working H81010b rooted image, no need to update now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g4/development/stock-rooted-img-files-h81010b-t3231408
im sorry if this is in the wrong section but ,ok so i bought an open box galaxy s6 from becetech online and it would not let me update the firmware past 5.1.1 which made me a bit suss, downloaded root checker app and it came too me rooted. apart from not being able to update the firmware past 5.1.1 as far as im aware the phone has no issues and works perfectly fine. i downloaded the *samsung* phone info app, in general under manufacturer it says Samsung/verizon so im assuming that is part of the reason they rooted the phone as it needed to be unlocked from verizon to be refurbished? so what i want to know is how do i find out exactly what becetech have done to the phone and is there an easy way for me to update the firmware to nougat or at least marshmallow without stuffing the phone, like i said the phones running fine its just really bugging me not being to update. obviously im not able to work it out myself but i can follow instructions so any help from someone would be greatly appreciated so thank you in advance.
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im sorry if this is in the wrong section but ,ok so i bought an open box galaxy s6 from becetech online and it would not let me update the firmware past 5.1.1 which made me a bit suss, downloaded root checker app and it came too me rooted. apart from not being able to update the firmware past 5.1.1 as far as im aware the phone has no issues and works perfectly fine. i downloaded the *samsung* phone info app, in general under manufacturer it says Samsung/verizon so im assuming that is part of the reason they rooted the phone as it needed to be unlocked from verizon to be refurbished? so what i want to know is how do i find out exactly what becetech have done to the phone and is there an easy way for me to update the firmware to nougat or at least marshmallow without stuffing the phone, like i said the phones running fine its just really bugging me not being to update. obviously im not able to work it out myself but i can follow instructions so any help from someone would be greatly appreciated so thank you in advance.
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Could someone with a bit more knowledge please tell me if the reason I can't update the firmware is because the firmware csc is TGY when I'm in Australia or just because it's rooted or what? I'm getting no answers from the company who I bought it off
Benno81 said:
Could someone with a bit more knowledge please tell me if the reason I can't update the firmware is because the firmware csc is TGY when I'm in Australia or just because it's rooted or what? I'm getting no answers from the company who I bought it off
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Are you trying to update via the phone update feature? If so this won't work as rooting disabled the ability Update using ota
First I tried OTA then downloaded samsung smart switch and gave that a go both no good. What I want to know is, if they had to root the phone to refurbish it will it brick it if I try to update? Won't it reset all the company I bought it off has done to it to refurbish it? Which I'm guessing is quite a process as when I look at the open source licenses there's a long list of files that have been changed. It just sucks that it's locked to a three year old version of the firmware that I'm worried apps will start to stop supporting in the near future? Apart from that I can not fault the phone there's been no problems, maybe I'm asking a bit much for a $400 phone?
Benno81 said:
First I tried OTA then downloaded samsung smart switch and gave that a go both no good. What I want to know is, if they had to root the phone to refurbish it will it brick it if I try to update? Won't it reset all the company I bought it off has done to it to refurbish it? Which I'm guessing is quite a process as when I look at the open source licenses there's a long list of files that have been changed. It just sucks that it's locked to a three year old version of the firmware that I'm worried apps will start to stop supporting in the near future? Apart from that I can not fault the phone there's been no problems, maybe I'm asking a bit much for a $400 phone?
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From what I can tell you have a g920v variant if the phone Shows Verizon but the sure fire way to know what variant you have is turn the phone off once off hold home-power-volume down, this will take you to download mode but should tell you your variant. You don't need to root a phone to refurbish It, you can flash Stock firmwares via Odin. I really don't know why they would have Rooted It tbh, you'd need to contact them, but I know for sure you can manually download the latest Verizon firmware and the phone should work. Maybe they Rooted it as part of making it network unlocked, o really can't say
Ok I tried that and a bright blue screen came up warning about custom OS then press up volume for download and down volume for reset? I just pressed down as there was no other info on the screen but it does say it's a sm-g920v in the settings as well as the root checker app. Another thing was I did ring samsung support gave them the serial number and IMEI and they said an authorized modification had been done on the phone but could offer no other support as it wasn't an Australian phone. I'll keep trying to get some info out of the company I bought it off and try to sort it out thanks for your help :good: