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I've got a Galaxy S5 that I purchased from someone earlier today and it worked well until I did some type of software update, it went well but then restarted and it's been messed up since. Now, whenever I boot up the phone it boots fine all the way too the Sprint Spark screen and it just hangs, and hangs and then restarts again, and goes through the same process. I've tried reflashing the device using Odin but I keep getting an error "SW REV CHECK FAIL" with some other stuff. I've tired to do so much, I tried resetting the device and the cache using the options. Please, can someone offer me some help. It's a 900P and it's a Sprint device. I just got back from a funeral a little bit ago so I'd love to get this thing working finally, I've been working on it all night.

Can you check the model number under the battery?
I think Sm-g900m is the South America version, and Sm-g900p should be the North America sprint version.

tys0n said:
Can you check the model number under the battery?
I think Sm-g900m is the South America version, and Sm-g900p should be the North America sprint version.
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Yes, that's correct my bad. It's the 900P. I'll correct the thread.

nulledbyme said:
Yes, that's correct my bad. It's the 900P. I'll correct the thread.
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Ok, good The "SW REV CHECK FAIL" is probably caused by secure bootloader which won't allow downgrade.
Have you tried to flash the latest firmware?

tys0n said:
Ok, good The "SW REV CHECK FAIL" is probably caused by secure bootloader which won't allow downgrade.
Have you tried to flash the latest firmware?
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Could you link me a GOOD site that doesn't require me to pay to get fast downloads? Haha I'll try it in the morning if you send me a link.

nulledbyme said:
Could you link me a GOOD site that doesn't require me to pay to get fast downloads? Haha I'll try it in the morning if you send me a link.
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Sure! This should be the latest firmware available. http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=281516900A1911E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Hope it will work to get you up and running.

tys0n said:
Ok, good The "SW REV CHECK FAIL" is probably caused by secure bootloader which won't allow downgrade.
Have you tried to flash the latest firmware?
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tys0n said:
Sure! This should be the latest firmware available. http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=281516900A1911E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Hope it will work to get you up and running.
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It goes fine all the way till the system.img.ext4 part and it just sits there. I tried letting it sit last night for 4+ hours on a different firmware and it just sat there. Any thoughts?
EDIT: So, I reflashed it, it was successful but my device still hangs at the Sprint screen..

nulledbyme said:
It goes fine all the way till the system.img.ext4 part and it just sits there. I tried letting it sit last night for 4+ hours on a different firmware and it just sat there. Any thoughts?
EDIT: So, I reflashed it, it was successful but my device still hangs at the Sprint screen..
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Hmm, I have no idea why it won't boot properly. This "stuck on bootlogo" seems to be a common problem on todays samsung models.
Have you tried factory reset in recovery after flash?
Only other thing I can think of is if some other partition got messed up during the software update.
Maybe can be fixed with a 4-file "repair firmware" with BL/AP/CP/CSC-parts. I'll see if I can find one.

tys0n said:
Hmm, I have no idea why it won't boot properly. This "stuck on bootlogo" seems to be a common problem on todays samsung models.
Have you tried factory reset in recovery after flash?
Only other thing I can think of is if some other partition got messed up during the software update.
Maybe can be fixed with a 4-file "repair firmware" with BL/AP/CP/CSC-parts. I'll see if I can find one.
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I've heard of that before but I've never really looked into it much. Do you by any chance have a Skype or a Discord link I could join so I could talk to you more direct?

nulledbyme said:
I've heard of that before but I've never really looked into it much. Do you by any chance have a Skype or a Discord link I could join so I could talk to you more direct?
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Sorry, I don't. Maybe it's better if you ask for more help in S5 forum on how to go on with this, as I don't own this device myself. I will probably find that thread if you do, and be able to help futher if needed
Otherwise there's plenty of tutorials on how to flash 4-files with odin.
I did find one and uploaded it to mega in case you want to grab it. G900PVPS3CQB3_CSC_SPT_CL10090296_QB12576102_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.zip
I've used those kind of firmwares on various devices for all kind of problems where official firmware wasn't enough to fix it, and it always worked without problems.

tys0n said:
Sorry, I don't. Maybe it's better if you ask for more help in S5 forum on how to go on with this, as I don't own this device myself. I will probably find that thread if you do, and be able to help futher if needed
Otherwise there's plenty of tutorials on how to flash 4-files with odin.
I did find one and uploaded it to mega in case you want to grab it. G900PVPS3CQB3_CSC_SPT_CL10090296_QB12576102_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.zip
I've used those kind of firmwares on various devices for all kind of problems where official firmware wasn't enough to fix it, and it always worked without problems.
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I'll try that so, with those files I just put them all into Odin?

nulledbyme said:
I'll try that so, with those files I just put them all into Odin?
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Yes exactly. This is what you'll find once it's unzipped.
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First make sure your battery is well charged (we don't want it to die during flash)
Just put the files in their boxes in odin, connect your phone in download mode and flash.
Hopefully it will now boot past that bootlogo. If not...there must be some hardware problem.

tys0n said:
Yes exactly. This is what you'll find once it's unzipped.
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First make sure your battery is well charged (we don't want it to die during flash)
Just put the files in their boxes in odin, connect your phone in download mode and flash.
Hopefully it will now boot past that bootlogo. If not...there must be some hardware problem.
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Well, it looks like Odin is just sitting at the "aboot.mbn" part of the flashing process :L thoughts?

nulledbyme said:
Well, it looks like Odin is just sitting at the "aboot.mbn" part of the flashing process :L thoughts?
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It just sits there? No errors? Maybe you should try a different version of odin, like Odin 3.09
You could also try another usb port and/or different cable. Those are the most common problems when flash won't start.

tys0n said:
It just sits there? No errors? Maybe you should try a different version of odin, like Odin 3.09
You could also try another usb port and/or different cable. Those are the most common problems when flash won't start.
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I'll give those tips a try I'm also trying Samsung Smart Switch to see if it'll do something.

nulledbyme said:
I'll give those tips a try I'm also trying Samsung Smart Switch to see if it'll do something.
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Yeah you can do that too. Another thing you've reminded me of now when talking about smart switch...Go to your task manager on pc and make sure that no smart switch or kies is running in background before open odin. It may interfere with odin connection.
I remember it was a common problem with kies/odin.

tys0n said:
Yeah you can do that too. Another thing you've reminded me of now when talking about smart switch...Go to your task manager on pc and make sure that no smart switch or kies is running in background before open odin. It may interfere with odin connection.
I remember it was a common problem with kies/odin.
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I'll try that, I'm still so confused by this. I flash it, and then ODIN says "RESET" in blue, it resets the device and it hangs at the Sprint logo..

nulledbyme said:
I'll try that, I'm still so confused by this. I flash it, and then ODIN says "RESET" in blue, it resets the device and it hangs at the Sprint logo..
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Yeah, it's a mystery. If it flash and pass without errors it should work. Can't figure out why it doesn't

tys0n said:
Yeah, it's a mystery. If it flash and pass without errors it should work. Can't figure out why it doesn't
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Well guess what, I ****in fixed it haha. I just reset after the flash and it's working now! Thanks for all your help man!

nulledbyme said:
Well guess what, I ****in fixed it haha. I just reset after the flash and it's working now! Thanks for all your help man!
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That's awesome! Glad I could help.

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[FIRMWARE] <I535VRUCML1> (MODEM/RPM/TZ/SBL) Verizon SGS3 (SCH-I535)

No, I do not have a full I535VRUCML1 firmware package for you.
Yes, I somewhat lied in the title of this thread. But I did it for a good reason: to get your attention.
Mods - I'm sure you'll understand.
You should NOT flash the I535VRUCML1 firmware (or any subsequent releases for that matter). You will brick. This is what vzw/samsung did on the first OTA for the Galaxy S4. They changed the keys they sign the firmware with. This prevents us from 'mis-matching' our firmware like we've been doing all along. We've been leaving aboot (VRUAME6, the african-canadian sock-monkey leaked bootloader) alone and updating everything else. Since they're signing with different keys now, doing this will brick your device. If you update the ENTIRE bootchain (including aboot) you shouldn't brick, but will be stuck with a locked bootloader and any attempt to downgrade (via dd, etc) will brick you as well. Even if you manage to flash an ENTIRE old bootchain over VRUCML1, you'll brick because they trip a qfuse that prevents it from working. More info about qfuse by djrbliss here: http://t.co/myb0LIrN6e
Just stick with VRUBMF1, trust me.
These firmware updates have, up until now, consisted of several partitions that we update:
- tz (trustzone)
- rpm (resource/power management)
- sbl[1,2,3] (secure bootloaders)
- NON-HLOS (modem/baseband)
Due to the way Samsung and Verizon have chosen to proceed with future updates (following what they do for the Galaxy S4) we cannot flash all these partitions anymore (see above) and retain our unlocked bootloader. We CAN, however, update the baseband as it's not signed.
Latest firmware: NE1 modem with MF1 firmware: http://www.invisiblek.org/firmware/d2/d2vzw_MF1_firmware_NE1_modem.zip (md5sum: 7a49bb13c1160f4d4a89488127684b5b)
This will be the final zip I make. MF1 was the last firmware that allowed us to use the old bootloader, and NE1 is likely to be the last modem we'll ever receive.
How would we measure objectively, coverage/speed differences between what we have the old and new radios?
I guess bandwidth speed test app? Anything else?
Sweet. Maybe I'll get better signal. My voice/1x reception has been worse than my old dx. I'm dropping calls left and right. I also live in the middle of BFE.
how is baseband/radio affected when we flash something else with cwm or with Odin? I mean, I have stock rooted w. b00stedv.002, but if I flash aokp or cm, will it replace this new radio with whatever one is included with them?
Slightly OT, I remember on the dx, if you wanted to sbf without the radio you did it with Linux, otherwise with moto's rsdlite.
Will this wipe data/swap us back to a stockish rom?
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I've always liked having a thread dedicated to keeping links for the most updated modems for a device. Just easier to find that way.
These are packaged for flashing with Odin. Flash in the PDA section.
I will not promise anything as far as faster speeds or better coverage.
IMPORTANT:
Do not unplug while this is happening, unless you are in dire need of a paperweight.
Odin tends to seem like it hangs for a short bit toward the end of the flash. Be patient, it will finish and automatically reboot.
Latest one on top.
VRLG1 - http://goo.im/devs/invisiblek/i535/VRLG1.modem.tar.md5
This is the first OTA
VRLF2 - http://goo.im/devs/invisiblek/i535/VRLF2.modem.tar.md5
This is the original shipped modem
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very good idea these are amaazing.. any idea if the new radio plays nicer with installs etc.. as the old one has more or less everyone with no service here and there.. or globally roaming :/
beanstown106 said:
very good idea these are amaazing.. any idea if the new radio plays nicer with installs etc.. as the old one has more or less everyone with no service here and there.. or globally roaming :/
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no idea, i'm still rocking a stock rom
would be nice though if this fixed some of the aosp problems
MOD: please sticky this thread
invisiblek said:
no idea, i'm still rocking a stock rom
would be nice though if this fixed some of the aosp problems
MOD: please sticky this thread
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im on cm10 after all the audio commits etc it seems like the most stable rom other than stock, beats aokp or cm9 right now imho, no data drops etc
So...This is just the new baseband right?
So should be able to flash with custom recovery/rom etc?
this is my first samsung device so not looking for a brick.
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I'm stuck at this screen, its been doing it for about 10 min. is it ok to unplug and start over?
burkett375 said:
I'm stuck at this screen, its been doing it for about 10 min. is it ok to unplug and start over?
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Did you verify the MD5 before flashing?
nosympathy said:
Did you verify the MD5 before flashing?
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doesn't it get verified in odin?
burkett375 said:
doesn't it get verified in odin?
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I don't have any idea. I have always had HTC phones which are very different.
I have built the habit to check MD5 always, regardless of what it is, just so as to not have something happen where I can't say I did everything I could to prevent it.
burkett375 said:
I'm stuck at this screen, its been doing it for about 10 min. is it ok to unplug and start over?
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yes, if its stuck on SetupConnection unplug and replug
this goes for more than just flashing modems
invisiblek said:
yes, if its stuck on SetupConnection unplug and replug
this goes for more than just flashing modems
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hmmm...no matter what I do, I can't get past that part
burkett375 said:
hmmm...no matter what I do, I can't get past that part
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you have the drivers installed?
burkett375 said:
hmmm...no matter what I do, I can't get past that part
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You are in download mode correct? I literally just flashed this first try.
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you have the drivers installed?
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yup, i'm running CM10 right now and working good.
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You are in download mode correct? I literally just flashed this first try.
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Nope, didn't know it was supposed to be in download mode...i'm a dummy
Edit: all set now...Thanks!
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yup, i'm running CM10 right now and working good.
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Nope, didn't know it was supposed to be in download mode...i'm a dummy
Edit: all set now...Thanks!
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haha no biggie. It happens.
nosympathy said:
I don't have any idea. I have always had HTC phones which are very different.
I have built the habit to check MD5 always, regardless of what it is, just so as to not have something happen where I can't say I did everything I could to prevent it.
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tar.md5 files have the md5 appended to the end, and I think Odin checks before flashing. Not 100% sure on that though. Checking it yourself is never a bad idea of course.
This newer modem might of improved data throughput. Not entirely sure though, seems like I'm getting faster speed on Speedtest.net but that could be entirely subjective. Thank you invisiblek as always, for your awesome work!

Soft bricked and k0nane thread isnt helping

Ok so i followed all instructions on a few different pages on using odin to flash in stock, but nothing i do seems to work, every time i try using odin it fails, ive tried using different usb cords, redownloading the files, downloading them from different sources, nothing seems to work, it was bricked when i tried to flash in cwm, i dont know if i was supposed to root first, but that aside, nothing seems to be working.
jimmy2989 said:
Ok so i followed all instructions on a few different pages on using odin to flash in stock, but nothing i do seems to work, every time i try using odin it fails, ive tried using different usb cords, redownloading the files, downloading them from different sources, nothing seems to work, it was bricked when i tried to flash in cwm, i dont know if i was supposed to root first, but that aside, nothing seems to be working.
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can you still get into download mode?
jimmy2989 said:
Ok so i followed all instructions on a few different pages on using odin to flash in stock, but nothing i do seems to work, every time i try using odin it fails, ive tried using different usb cords, redownloading the files, downloading them from different sources, nothing seems to work, it was bricked when i tried to flash in cwm, i dont know if i was supposed to root first, but that aside, nothing seems to be working.
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What are you using? Gingerbread or ICS? Remember there are two different ways to root this device. One for each version as mentioned earlier. What did you flash in CWM? Superuser? Need to be more specific..
woodzx67 said:
can you still get into download mode?
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im_awesome_right? said:
What are you using? Gingerbread or ICS? Remember there are two different ways to root this device. One for each version as mentioned earlier. What did you flash in CWM? Superuser? Need to be more specific..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269071
He forgot to unclick "repartition" in Odin.
OP, Have you tried removing and reinstalling the drivers? It might not help, but it can't hurt.
Romman0 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269071
He forgot to unclick "repartition" in Odin.
OP, Have you tried removing and reinstalling the drivers? It might not help, but it can't hurt.
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i was on stock gingerbread, the first time when i was trying to root and i flashed in cwm i didnt forget to unclick the repartition, it was the last time. Yes i can get into download mode, but its the firmware upgrade fail download mode
Anyway, ive used different usb cords, tryed different downloads, different versions of odin, is it possible to just install a custom rom from soft brick as it is now?
follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41446107#post41446107
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follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41446107#post41446107
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It fails at nand write start when trying to install clockworkmod the same as flashing to stock
jimmy2989 said:
It fails at nand write start when trying to install clockworkmod the same as flashing to stock
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are you on windows? in your device manager, do you see this when plugged in and in download mode?
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if not, download and install the samsung drivers
jparnell8839 said:
are you on windows? in your device manager, do you see this when plugged in and in download mode?
if not, download and install the samsung drivers
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i comes up as samsung usb composite device, but its there
jimmy2989 said:
i comes up as samsung usb composite device, but its there
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download this, uninstall what you see there in device management (right click, uninstall device) and run the executable. go back into download mode, try again
jparnell8839 said:
download this, uninstall what you see there in device management (right click, uninstall device) and run the executable. go back into download mode, try again
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Did that and it just shows the exact same thing, doing the exact same thing.
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Did that and it just shows the exact same thing, doing the exact same thing.
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Give me a little bit to research... sounds like NAND rw corruption... I'll see if I can find stock everything to see if we can fix it.
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Give me a little bit to research... sounds like NAND rw corruption... I'll see if I can find stock everything to see if we can fix it.
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you dont happen to have Kies installed do you? If so, KILL IT WITH FIRE!
jparnell8839 said:
Give me a little bit to research... sounds like NAND rw corruption... I'll see if I can find stock everything to see if we can fix it.
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you dont happen to have Kies installed do you? If so, KILL IT WITH FIRE!
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First, no kies isnt installed, kies is the devil, and i believe i figured out what the major problem is, according to the box that the phone was in, its a galaxy s blaze 4g, but i was doing some searching online and it looks like the phone is just a galaxy s 4g, sgh-t959v is on the phone, not sgh-t959, i might be wrong but it looks like ive been using the wrong software for the problem.
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First, no kies isnt installed, kies is the devil, and i believe i figured out what the major problem is, according to the box that the phone was in, its a galaxy s blaze 4g, but i was doing some searching online and it looks like the phone is just a galaxy s 4g, sgh-t959v is on the phone, not sgh-t959, i might be wrong but it looks like ive been using the wrong software for the problem.
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For this particular forum, only the SGH-T769 will work with our Odin methods/downloads. You still probably corrupted the NAND rw flashing ours, but at least you know what to do from here on out
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1480418 and you should be good to go. remember to download the Odin there, I'm pretty sure each version is phone specific to a small degree. and let us know how it goes.

xt926 stuck at Motorola Dual Core logo

I've not dealt with Moto's before, All my previous phone's have typically been Samsung, Nexus, and currently my LG G3.
My mom has a Verizon XT926 that from what it sounds like started an OTA update and is now stuck at the red circle, white M logo screen, that says "Dual Core"
I would call myself pretty android savvy, and have tried everything I've found so far without any luck.
Here is the current situation:
I can get into recovery, and fastboot
I have tried using RSD Lite to flash multiple versions of the stock ROM without any success
I have tried using HouseOfMoto method, also without any success
I read through SamuriHL's thread here and at droidrzr.com and tried every possible suggestion without any success
Here is a screenshot of RSD Lite
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Also, after attempting an RSD Lite flash, the error message on the phone is:
failed to read signature for partition aboot
downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT
I thought the above error meant that I was trying to downgrade, but I have even attempted to flash the latest image of VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml and it still fails.
From a few of SamuriHL's posts, i get the feeling this phone has a "corrupt partition table" issue that I don't believe anyone has been able to find a solution for.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks guys!
.10 is not the most current OTA, that's why you're getting the downgrade error. Look in the general section for the thread with the .15 update.
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RikRong said:
.10 is not the most current OTA, that's why you're getting the downgrade error. Look in the general section for the thread with the .15 update.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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Same deal, phone returns "fail"
This time it doesn't specify that its a downgraded security version, it just flat out fails. Pretty sure the OTA fried this thing. Oh well.....
Namtaru said:
Same deal, phone returns "fail"
This time it doesn't specify that its a downgraded security version, it just flat out fails. Pretty sure the OTA fried this thing. Oh well.....
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you apparently missed some key points in your research, obvious just by looking at your screenshot.
you need to completely remove the "tz" and "gpt" lines from the xml file, then flash again.
your having a pretty basic issue, thats fairly easily fixed.
.... and yes, if it comes to it, i can easily guide you to fixing the partition table, but that doesnt appear necessary at this point.
bweN diorD said:
you apparently missed some key points in your research, obvious just by looking at your screenshot.
you need to completely remove the "tz" and "gpt" lines from the xml file, then flash again.
your having a pretty basic issue, thats fairly easily fixed.
.... and yes, if it comes to it, i can easily guide you to fixing the partition table, but that doesnt appear necessary at this point.
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Would you be able to point me to the thread where this is talked about?
I found many references to removing the lines that have getvar in them, which I have also tried, but none referencing your suggestion.
Thanks!
Namtaru said:
Would you be able to point me to the thread where this is talked about?
I found many references to removing the lines that have getvar in them, which I have also tried, but none referencing your suggestion.
Thanks!
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it has been said by myself and others easily a hundred times, i would rather not dig through threads looking for it.
when we post certain tools and firmwares, we just remove those lines before you get them to avoid this issue. but firmwares posted more for general use will still have those lines, as they are sometimes needed.
if you were to type "gpt error rsd android" into google, im sure there would be many post in threads suggesting the removal of certain lines from the xml as i have suggested.
hope that helps..
edit, added some search terms, just gpt error was too vague.
bweN diorD said:
it has been said by myself and others easily a hundred times, i would rather not dig through threads looking for it.
when we post certain tools and firmwares, we just remove those lines before you get them to avoid this issue. but firmwares posted more for general use will still have those lines, as they are sometimes needed.
if you were to type "gpt error rsd android" into google, im sure there would be many post in threads suggesting the removal of certain lines from the xml as i have suggested.
hope that helps..
edit, added some search terms, just gpt error was too vague.
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Still doesn't matter, fails again.
The phone doesn't report anything on screen, the last line is still just "usb connected"
edit: when i try to flash .10 instead of .15, it still fails, but the phone returns a single line of: "failed to read signature for partition aboot"
Namtaru said:
Still doesn't matter, fails again.
The phone doesn't report anything on screen, the last line is still just "usb connected"
edit: when i try to flash .10 instead of .15, it still fails, but the phone returns a single line of: "failed to read signature for partition aboot"
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rsd really blows some times.
run this in fastboot.
-extract the rar
-run the windows batch file and follow the directions
-profit!!
bweN diorD said:
rsd really blows some times.
run this in fastboot.
-extract the rar
-run the windows batch file and follow the directions
-profit!!
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Already tried that, and DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility_1.4gpt KK, and DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility_1.3.gpt fix.
I'm pretty sure the phone is beyond repair. It just crazy to me because I've been using android since just after the Dream, and of all the horrible things I've done to them, I've never bricked one. Yet a simple OTA from Verizon on a bone stock Rzr HD bricks it, lol.
Namtaru said:
Already tried that, and DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility_1.4gpt KK, and DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility_1.3.gpt fix.
I'm pretty sure the phone is beyond repair. It just crazy to me because I've been using android since just after the Dream, and of all the horrible things I've done to them, I've never bricked one. Yet a simple OTA from Verizon on a bone stock Rzr HD bricks it, lol.
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unless you grabbed that one from a thread, then you havent tried it. its not the same as either of those you mentioned, its newer.
it may be bricked, you will know after you flash that file. there is nothing else im aware of to try.
if everything says it failed when using the utility, then its toast.
bweN diorD said:
unless you grabbed that one from a thread, then you havent tried it. its not the same as either of those you mentioned, its newer.
it may be bricked, you will know after you flash that file. there is nothing else im aware of to try.
if everything says it failed when using the utility, then its toast.
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Sorry I wasn't clear. I already tried the one you posted. Literally the exact same link you posted. I ALSO tried the two older versions of the fix you posted.
Namtaru said:
Sorry I wasn't clear. I already tried the one you posted. Literally the exact same link you posted. I ALSO tried the two older versions of the fix you posted.
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that sux, its done then.
i have seen this a few times before, but its pretty rare.
bweN diorD said:
that sux, its done then.
i have seen this a few times before, but its pretty rare.
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Thanks for the suggestions. Anyone want a bricked razr hd? Lol
I can help u contact me
zainbintariq12345 said:
I can help u contact me
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Why not just post it here so everyone can benefit?
Your either f.o.s. or charging money, otherwise there is no reason for a private fix.
Sent from my G3 Rockin Cyanogen
same thing here
I have an xt926 doing the same thing. I dont care if i recover the phone or not, but i was wondering if there was a way to make the computer recognize the memory so i can pull the pictures off it? even better, pull the contacts off it, if thats possible? thanks in advance!
me pasa igual amigo tengo un xt926 y el progrma no me reconoce el cel alguien sabe como hacer
Namtaru said:
Thanks for the suggestions. Anyone want a bricked razr hd? Lol
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What is it doing can you get to the red motorola logo. If you can then try and plug in charger and while connected to charger, when it gets to the red M logo hold power and volume up and volume down at the same time. when screen goes off release right away and then as quick as you can hold the same three buttons untill you get to fastboot mode and then let go. if it gets to fastboot mode then it might just be a bad battery. If it does not then it is bricked and you would need a fastboot cable to get into fatboot mode and flash stock firmware and bring back the device to life.
xt926 Stuck at Droid Logo
ive tried a hard reset and same thing just stuck at boot when i turn it on it makes noise and starts to fired up and then it just sits at the droid sign until battery dies or i hold volume up or down and it powers off ??? i cant get to the recovery menu and some other menu the on where you select recovery but thats it ??? somone please help thanks
Namtaru said:
I've not dealt with Moto's before, All my previous phone's have typically been Samsung, Nexus, and currently my LG G3.
My mom has a Verizon XT926 that from what it sounds like started an OTA update and is now stuck at the red circle, white M logo screen, that says "Dual Core"
I would call myself pretty android savvy, and have tried everything I've found so far without any luck.
Here is the current situation:
I can get into recovery, and fastboot
I have tried using RSD Lite to flash multiple versions of the stock ROM without any success
I have tried using HouseOfMoto method, also without any success
I read through SamuriHL's thread here and at droidrzr.com and tried every possible suggestion without any success
Here is a screenshot of RSD Lite
Also, after attempting an RSD Lite flash, the error message on the phone is:
failed to read signature for partition aboot
downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT
I thought the above error meant that I was trying to downgrade, but I have even attempted to flash the latest image of VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml and it still fails.
From a few of SamuriHL's posts, i get the feeling this phone has a "corrupt partition table" issue that I don't believe anyone has been able to find a solution for.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks guys!
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As long as you can to fastboot you can get his device working here are t correct drivers for your device. Install these drivers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3187938&d=1425146663
and here is the correct firmware https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087011676
Install the drivers for your device then try flashing the correct firmware i gave you drivers for 64 bit windows system if you have 32 instead let me know and ill give you link to those drivers
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sdwyz74 said:
ive tried a hard reset and same thing just stuck at boot when i turn it on it makes noise and starts to fired up and then it just sits at the droid sign until battery dies or i hold volume up or down and it powers off ??? i cant get to the recovery menu and some other menu the on where you select recovery but thats it ??? somone please help thanks
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You might have a bad battery.

[5/15][Odin Tar][VZW] - Stock Odin Tar - ALL_VZW_G920VVRU1AOC3 - Return to stock

Here is much faster alternative to the current Odin Tar that is hanging around. Not to diss anyone but putting an important file on a server that makes you pay for high speed access is LAME. This took over 3 hours to download from that server...
This takes you back to: G920VVRU1AOC3, Wipes everything! Like a new phone
Here it is on AFH.com
Fast for every one!
ALL_VZW_G920VVRU1AOC3_G920VVZW1AOC3_CL4318389_QB4424773_REV02_user_low_ship.zip
Latest Odin for this file....
How to use!
Load Samsung Mobile Drivers
Connect Phone while in download mode (Hold Power, Home and Volume down to get there)
Unzip Odin to desktop
Unzip Odin Tar from post #1 to desktop
Open Odin
Select AP and load Odin Tar
Wait a few seconds (depending on PC Speed)
Hit Start then wait until its done.
Do NOT touch the phone while this is in process!
When completed phone will reboot to recovery, do some "stuff" then boot up fresh like out of the box new!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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I've seen you on a lot of my Samsung devices and HTC devices. Glad to have you here. So glad I decided to buy/keep this phone
Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 2
hopesrequiem said:
I've seen you on a lot of my Samsung devices and HTC devices. Glad to have you here. So glad I decided to buy/keep this phone
Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 2
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Yeah, I have been around a while, lol. Im old!
Don't make it too easy, lol.
I get a warm, fuzzy feeling when I see scrosler post in a dev section for a phone I want. Now I have to get this phone.
xdadevnube said:
Don't make it too easy, lol.
I get a warm, fuzzy feeling when I see scrosler post in a dev section for a phone I want. Now I have to get this phone.
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Get it. That it is all.
scrosler said:
Yeah, I have been around a while, lol. Im old!
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You've been around more times than the ice cream truck in the second week of July. And that's a HOT week! Lol. Thanks for all your hard work sir! Looking forward to seeing what happens and it's good to know that a lot of us here "know you" and your credibility/reputation for producing great work. Keep it up buddy! =)
Having trouble ladies and gents. Hoping for help.
I am soft-bricked ATM.
I was running fine, rooted, and have paid for Flashfire.
I downloaded our friend scrosler's flashable rom with root and I somehow soft-bricked my phone on the first try.
So....I downloaded Odin and the stock rom from this thread, even got the latest drivers just to be sure.
no matter what I do, Odin reports: "complete ( Write) operation failed." and "all threads completed, (succeed 0, failed 1)"
Have tried it multiple times, even switched to S6 factory USB cord and moved around to different prts on my system, all are motherboard driven USB ports.
Any ideas?
Cant get MD5's to match. Have downloaded multiple times, have tried multiple programs to unzip....no luck.
Never mind...was checking MD5 against unzipped file. Zipped MD5 is correct.
Going to try Odin again.
Nope.....Odin still fails.
Would love some ideas of what to try next.
Rafael4096 said:
Cant get MD5's to match. Have downloaded multiple times, have tried multiple programs to unzip....no luck.
Never mind...was checking MD5 against unzipped file. Zipped MD5 is correct.
Going to try Odin again.
Nope.....Odin still fails.
Would love some ideas of what to try next.
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Screenshot the fail and post it
I thought stock unmodified Roms/source files belonged in the general section? not really development lol
Sent from my SM-G925V using XDA Free mobile app
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Rafael4096 said:
Cant get MD5's to match. Have downloaded multiple times, have tried multiple programs to unzip....no luck.
Never mind...was checking MD5 against unzipped file. Zipped MD5 is correct.
Going to try Odin again.
Nope.....Odin still fails.
Would love some ideas of what to try next.
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try selecting only auto reboot in options and report back here
Sent from my SM-G925V using XDA Free mobile app
Using Odin with only Auto-reboot checked yields the same result.
Here is pic.
Rafael4096 said:
Here is pic.
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Ok, you are failing on the very first step. Make sure you dont have KIES running on your PC, make sure you are in download mode and make sure you are using factory cable.
Let us know.
elliwigy said:
I thought stock unmodified Roms/source files belonged in the general section? not really development lol
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Your not that guy who put the files on a server that serves 100K per second unless you pay are you? lol
PS: Why didint you ask the same question in this thread: [Root/Guide] How-to Root (Simplified)
Never had Kies on this machine. In download mode (press and hold down-vol and button at bottom of face of phone, and power).
Screen is light blue and says "Downloading..." with a big down arrow. Of course, Odin doesn't see the phone until I hit vol-up button.....and I am doing that. Factory cable. Have tried it in multiple motherboard ports....not an add-on card. I have used Odin on my S4 from this machine without problems.
Any other ideas? Thanks for trying to help me.
Rafael4096 said:
Never had Kies on this machine. In download mode (press and hold down-vol and button at bottom of face of phone, and power).
Screen is light blue and says "Downloading..." with a big down arrow. Of course, Odin doesn't see the phone until I hit vol-up button.....and I am doing that. Factory cable. Have tried it in multiple motherboard ports....not an add-on card. I have used Odin on my S4 from this machine without problems.
Any other ideas? Thanks for trying to help me.
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Can I ask what version of Odin you are using?
3.10.6
Downloaded it from your link in this thread.
jparasita said:
Can I ask what version of Odin you are using?
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Hopefully the one in the OP but that is a good question as well.

Factory Reset, result: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"

AT&T D850, rooted, still running 4.4.2.
Yesterday having terrific wifi connection problems...on all wifi.
After hours of work, decided to Factory Reset.
Did on-phone software-based backup and factory reset.
Upon reboot, I get black box message: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"
I've had a phone repair teck look at it and he could not get very far. You can actually hit "OK" after the message and y get a microsecond to try and hit something on the screen. he was trying to clear the storage cache.
So, after numerous retries at hardware (button) based factory reset with same results, I'm the owner of a bricked device. Although I rooted to get rid of AT&T trash on the phone, I had little interest in custom ROMS and was afraid of bricking my phone. And after a simple factory reset, that's apparently exactly what happened.
So as if this point, I have a data connection with the carrier, and I can access internal memory via USB...but obviously I cannot go into settings and enable Developer Options or USB Debugging or anything like that.
What are my options to restructure things running purely thru a PC/USB connection?
Any help would be SINCERLEY appreciated.
blackdogxda said:
AT&T D850, rooted, still running 4.4.2.
Yesterday having terrific wifi connection problems...on all wifi.
After hours of work, decided to Factory Reset.
Did on-phone software-based backup and factory reset.
Upon reboot, I get black box message: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"
I've had a phone repair teck look at it and he could not get very far. You can actually hit "OK" after the message and y get a microsecond to try and hit something on the screen. he was trying to clear the storage cache.
So, after numerous retries at hardware (button) based factory reset with same results, I'm the owner of a bricked device. Although I rooted to get rid of AT&T trash on the phone, I had little interest in custom ROMS and was afraid of bricking my phone. And after a simple factory reset, that's apparently exactly what happened.
So as if this point, I have a data connection with the carrier, and I can access internal memory via USB...but obviously I cannot go into settings and enable Developer Options or USB Debugging or anything like that.
What are my options to restructure things running purely thru a PC/USB connection?
Any help would be SINCERLEY appreciated.
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Just follow my guide for back to stock and use the tot method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
hyelton said:
Just follow my guide for back to stock and use the tot method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
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Thanks, I saw that earlier. What stock build do I use? Just go for Lolipop?
blackdogxda said:
Thanks, I saw that earlier. What stock build do I use? Just go for Lolipop?
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You would have to go kitkat then ota. There's no lollipop tot
hyelton said:
Just follow my guide for back to stock and use the tot method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
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When I go to the link for LG Tools...all I see is ads. Anything I click for the download leads me to unrelated software downloads. How do I actually dl the LG Tools? Actually...those links for downloads all result in Google Ads for unrelated software products. Frustrating.
Factory Reset, result: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"
blackdogxda said:
When I go to the link for LG Tools...all I see is ads. Anything I click for the download leads me to unrelated software downloads. How do I actually dl the LG Tools?
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Wait what? All the links in my guide work fine. If you look after you clicked you have to enter a quick catch code and click download. That is to stop abuse.
What do you mean unrelated downloads?? Screenshot? I've never had anyone say that.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Links working fine for me.
hyelton said:
You would have to go kitkat then ota. There's no lollipop tot
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Looks like on that link...if you go to the folder Lolipop- there's a Stock Lolipop image. right? Am I missing something?
blackdogxda said:
Looks like on that link...if you go to the folder Lolipop- there's a Stock Lolipop image. right? Am I missing something?
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That's not a factory firmware. That's just pulled lollipop files. The only flash able firmware is kitkat. I need to remove the lollipop folder.
hyelton said:
Wait what? All the links in my guide work fine. If you look after you clicked you have to enter a quick catch code and click download. That is to stop abuse.
What do you mean unrelated downloads?? Screenshot? I've never had anyone say that.
Links working fine for me.
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Yeah..when I fill in the code and go Download (right to the right of the word AdChoices)...
I get three choices on my screen...all of them are unrelated. Actually there's one coice/circle at the top...and three choices at the bottom of the screen.
(I'm not sure how to post a screen shot. PrintScreen and thee CtrlV doesn't seem to work.)
Factory Reset, result: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"
blackdogxda said:
Yeah..when I fill in the code and go Download (right to the right of the word AdChoices)...
I get three choices on my screen...all of them are unrelated. Actually there's one coice/circle at the top...and three choices at the bottom of the screen.
(I'm not sure how to post a screen shot. PrintScreen and thee CtrlV doesn't seem to work.)
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I think your misunderstanding it, I think your looking at the ads and not the actual download link.
After you enter the code it will count down 8 seconds then you can click download. It brings you to a page with the download link.
That's the download link you then click.
blackdogxda said:
Yeah..when I fill in the code and go Download (right to the right of the word AdChoices)...
I get three choices on my screen...all of them are unrelated. Actually there's one coice/circle at the top...and three choices at the bottom of the screen.
(I'm not sure how to post a screen shot. PrintScreen and thee CtrlV doesn't seem to work.)
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For example, when trying to dl the last link...I get a big circle link at the top to dl something about CCD Color Camerara...at the bottom there are three smaller circles...for Fix Windows Update, Start Download/Update Windows 10 Drivers, and Free Driver Upgrades by sparktrust.com.
Nothing else. I don't find anywhere to dl the real file...it's just spam.
OK- I have all files from other sources. Step 2: Install LG Drivers. I'm sorry- I'm really not a stupid person, but I don't know how to "install".
Do I copy the files in the zip to a certain place in the internal memory of the G3?
Well, OK, I just ran the LG Drivers and it installed to C;\drive.
So , the next step, Install Flashtool...How does this happen? I extracted everything in the zip to it's own folder. I don't see how to install this to the c:\drive.
blackdogxda said:
Well, OK, I just ran the LG Drivers and it installed to C;\drive.
So , the next step, Install Flashtool...How does this happen? I extracted everything in the zip to it's own folder. I don't see how to install this to the c:\drive.
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You extract it and run it. It doesn't install.
When I click on the FlashTool application, I get a dialog box with bunch of parameters. It doesn't look like it's going to install anything...or run anything...it's just a bunch of parameters that' I don't understand. One of which, is "Ty;e" and the default is CDMA. I KNOW this phone is for AT&T- so I should not be messing with anything for a CDMA system/Verizon/Sprint. Totally confused. I'd really appreciate your input...if you want I'll make a contribution to your PayPal or something...I know I'm a PITA. I'm an intelligent guy that works with computers all day. I'm not a grandma or a noob...but you're way more advanced than me and I'm having trouble making the connections that you are completely familiar with.
hyelton said:
You extract it and run it. It doesn't install.
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OK- but you say in the instructions /Step 3...to Install Flashtool...(don't run it yet)
And how can it be on C:\ if you don't "install" it?
confused.
blackdogxda said:
When I click on the FlashTool application, I get a dialog box with bunch of parameters. It doesn't look like it's going to install anything...or run anything...it's just a bunch of parameters that' I don't understand. One of which, is "Ty;e" and the default is CDMA. I KNOW this phone is for AT&T- so I should not be messing with anything for a CDMA system/Verizon/Sprint. Totally confused. I'd really appreciate your input...if you want I'll make a contribution to your PayPal or something...I know I'm a PITA. I'm an intelligent guy that works with computers all day. I'm not a grandma or a noob...but you're way more advanced than me and I'm having trouble making the connections that you are completely familiar with.
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Firstly you would keep it on cdma as that doesn't apply to what the phone network or is for. Also your using the Wrong method. You would use the TOT method. Tot method doesn't ask for what your seeing
hyelton said:
Wait what? All the links in my guide work fine. If you look after you clicked you have to enter a quick catch code and click download. That is to stop abuse.
What do you mean unrelated downloads?? Screenshot? I've never had anyone say that.
Links working fine for me.
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Still trying to get LG Drivers. The link takes me to download for generally updating windows drivers...which I do and run/install. It doesn't help...it has nothing to do with LG drivers. On your screenshot...I see all that. I enter the code...I get another screen with a big circle and it says "Start Download" driverupdate.net........is that what you see?
hyelton said:
Firstly you would keep it on cdma as that doesn't apply to what the phone network or is for. Also your using the Wrong method. You would use the TOT method. Tot method doesn't ask for what your seeing
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god this is so frustrating. I can't even dl the LG drivers. I fell like we're talking two different languages.
Honestly if you can help me thu this I'm happy to contribute via PayPal...just NOT getting that DL to happen. It's all spam downloads.
Factory Reset, result: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"
blackdogxda said:
god this is so frustrating. I can't even dl the LG drivers. I fell like we're talking two different languages.
Honestly if you can help me thu this I'm happy to contribute via PayPal...just NOT getting that DL to happen. It's all spam downloads.
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Nothing on my server is spam downloads. Remember the links are MY server and ran by me I don't host or provide spam downloads. Unless you have something on your computer causing that.
Download team viewer and PM the id and password
No pay is needed for help I just think your misunderstanding something.

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