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I could've swore I read they stopped it? If so then is there anyway to flash the phone and be able to get the baseband? My co-worker's phone keeps rebooting, etc. I don't want to use the LG Update Tool. I bricked my phone and finally got it unbricked after 5 hours.
you are right T-Mobile already stopped rolling out the OTA.
Your only opportunity to get the new baseband is the LG tool
flexnix said:
I could've swore I read they stopped it? If so then is there anyway to flash the phone and be able to get the baseband? My co-worker's phone keeps rebooting, etc. I don't want to use the LG Update Tool. I bricked my phone and finally got it unbricked after 5 hours.
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I used the LG tool about an hour after the update was relesed and it went perfectly smooth. What I did was a factory reset before I did it and I dont know if that mattered but I had no problems. I would do it you really have no choice. I thought I read somewhere that someone is working on a version that you can install from SD but I might be wrong and I dont think you will get the new baseband which in my opinion is one of the best things about the update. It is the only part you cant just flash. If you root you can install any ROM like the leaked one or whatever. So I would use the LG updater. The other thing is I have the LG updater on my computer and it starts automatically and it says that their servers are undergoing maintenance so you cant use that either. I hope this helps you
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flexnix said:
I could've swore I read they stopped it? If so then is there anyway to flash the phone and be able to get the baseband? My co-worker's phone keeps rebooting, etc. I don't want to use the LG Update Tool. I bricked my phone and finally got it unbricked after 5 hours.
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There are precautions you can take to prevent a bad experience. Most of them are listed on the Forum somewhere. But to recap,
Stock ROM: Install a stock rom. Root does not impact the update, so being rooted is not an issue. Find the Stock Rom and load it.
Standard recovery: Flash the standard recovery. If you are happy with your current rom, do a nand backup first. Then flash the stock ROM.
Factory reset: Throw this in because it can't hurt.
Many of the people that had problems with the LG updater simply did not meet the above steps.
While doing the update, remember, turn off AV, turn off pop up blockers. Turn off FAX programs or any other monitoring program, even screen savers. Do NOT make assumptions. There are several places in the update where the progress appears to stop. Do NOT disconnect. If you have been stopped for a hour, something is wrong. But a few minutes is not out of line. Personally I stopped at 4% for about 5 minutes...then it continued.
Here's the thread to return your device to stock....its pretty good. I can walk through these steps in less than 5 minutes....its really simple. Set your friend up with this.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1088728
In case you're wondering, the thread above will NOT restore to pure factory like condition. It will NOT restore the original baseband. But all the rest works....its easy to use, simple to follow.....and more than anything else, does not require you to think....only follow. The worst problem people have when doing this is thinking, and assuming. Just follow the steps as is, no ad lib.
Good luck.
I've used the LG Updater on 3 phones, and I haven't had any problems.
I followed this page of instructions from the LG website and had no issues. http://wwwstg.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/G2X-Driver/index.jsp
I used my netbook running Windows 7 Starter Edition.
I just tried updating on the lg website and it says servers down for maintence
Sent from my G2X
kwiggington said:
I just tried updating on the lg website and it says servers down for maintence
Sent from my G2X
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That is only the first time it runs after you install it. Click start and go to "LGMobile Support Tool" and run the "LGMobile Update" program. It should run this time without the bogus server down message. If you look at the dates in that notice, the maintenance was back in July. Be sure to right click the program and run as administrator if you are running Windows 7. Make sure you install the drivers from within the updater also, as the other driver pack on their website doesn't seem to install all the drivers you need to complete the update. Good luck.
jboxer said:
That is only the first time it runs after you install it. Click start and go to "LGMobile Support Tool" and run the "LGMobile Update" program. It should run this time without the bogus server down message. If you look at the dates in that notice, the maintenance was back in July. Be sure to right click the program and run as administrator if you are running Windows 7. Make sure you install the drivers from within the updater also, as the other driver pack on their website doesn't seem to install all the drivers you need to complete the update. Good luck.
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I didn't have to run as administrator and I used Windows 7. Following the instructions in the link I posted above I had no issues at all. Drivers were installed separately from the updater, again just following the instructions from that link.
Follow LG's instructions word for word, in order, from start to finish, without skipping any steps, and you shouldn't have any issues.
phburks said:
I didn't have to run as administrator and I used Windows 7. Following the instructions in the link I posted above I had no issues at all. Drivers were installed separately from the updater, again just following the instructions from that link.
Follow LG's instructions word for word, in order, from start to finish, without skipping any steps, and you shouldn't have any issues.
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Thanks ill try it when i get home
Sent from my G2X
Is anybody working on getting the baseband as a zip that can be flashed, that would be great instead of going through the whole updater tool thing.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
Updated works awsome now
Sent from my G2X
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I didn't have to run as administrator and I used Windows 7.
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When you ran the program did Windows have a warning box that said this program wants to make changes to your computer, and you had to say yes or no to allow it to continue. That means the program installer set it to admin mode already and Windows confirms you want to run the app as an admin. Without admin mode in Windows 7, programs that flash roms and such simply don't work properly. Looks like LG mitigated a problem by setting the flag during the program install.
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When you ran the program did Windows have a warning box that said this program wants to make changes to your computer, and you had to say yes or no to allow it to continue. That means the program installer set it to admin mode already and Windows confirms you want to run the app as an admin. Without admin mode in Windows 7, programs that flash roms and such simply don't work properly. Looks like LG mitigated a problem by setting the flag during the program install.
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Yea it asks for that confirmation. The one I used is version 1.5.2.2
Edit: It turns out this is a 2.2 security patch update. The rom version number doesn't make sense for a Froyo rom. Sorry guys.
Here is a link for the KDZ file for the new Videotron GB rom. Since it was just released I am assuming it is 2.3.4 but I don't know for sure. Once people install it they can do a Nandroid backup and post the system image for the rest of us to download. I suspect it includes an updated baseband also. Once we get confirmation people can use the KDZ method to update their baseband and then flash back to the rom of their choice. If someone does flash it during the flashing process please copy and save all the extracted rom files in the C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX\Phone directory. The phone subdirectory is created by the KDZ Updater and creates a dll and a wpb file. Then the LG Updater will further extract the wpd file into the files it will flash.
http://www.multiupload.com/70DYL7FMHF
Now that's what i am talking about!! Thank you so much jboxer!! Now, step by step what do I do?
Thanks!
rapcenter said:
Now that's what i am talking about!! Thank you so much jboxer!! Now, step by step what do I do?
Thanks!
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Search for the KDZ method to unbrick a device. Use the same method. I am not going to give you a step by step as that is already in that thread. You can search yourself and find it in the development section.
This is a link to the KDZ method thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180331
However, I am confused about this so-called update, as its number is exactly the same version as the stock 2.2.2 Videotron ROM ("LG-P999-AVC-V21d"). Is it really a 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 ROM? I'll try it out but I am skeptical...
GenghisKhan67 said:
This is a link to the KDZ method thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180331
However, I am confused about this so-called update, as its number is exactly the same version as the stock 2.2.2 Videotron ROM ("LG-P999-AVC-V21d"). Is it really a 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 ROM? I'll try it out but I am skeptical...
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The rom designations are done on a carrier by carrier basis based on how many builds LG does before they have a final release. It has nothing to do with any other roms. The previous rom for Videotron was a v11 rom. When LG jumps the number by 10, it is always a newer version of the OS. It should be a GB rom. We just don't know if 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 until someone flashes it.
Ok, tried the update using my trusty XP Mode virtual machine and got a "failed to decode the file you specify" in the KDZ Updater.
GenghisKhan67 said:
Ok, tried the update using my trusty XP Mode virtual machine and got a "failed to decode the file you specify" in the KDZ Updater.
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Make sure you got a complete download. The file is 181Mb in size. I was able to get the KDZ program to extract the .dll and the .wdb file but after that if a phone is not attached it won't launch the LG Updater.
GenghisKhan67 said:
Ok, tried the update using my trusty XP Mode virtual machine and got a "failed to decode the file you specify" in the KDZ Updater.
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As stated in big bold letters in the link jboxer posted.
Note: You MUST do this via a PC running Windows XP. Running Vista/7 in compatibility mode is not going to work, period.
jboxer said:
Here is a link for the KDZ file for the new Videotron GB rom. Since it was just released I am assuming it is 2.3.4 but I don't know for sure. Once people install it they can do a Nandroid backup and post the system image for the rest of us to download. I suspect it includes an updated baseband also. Once we get confirmation people can use the KDZ method to update their baseband and then flash back to the rom of their choice. If someone does flash it during the flashing process please copy and save all the extracted rom files in the C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX\Phone directory. The phone subdirectory is created by the KDZ Updater and creates a dll and a wpb file. Then the LG Updater will further extract the wpd file into the files it will flash.
http://www.multiupload.com/70DYL7FMHF
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Where's the original source for the Videotron LG P999 update? I looked around Videotron's website and couldn't find it.
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I found it on LG Canada's website: http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/mc-support/mobile-phone-support.jsp
I phoned LG Canada. The CSR told me that it is not an Android update, it is just a patch for Videotron's LG-P999 phones which have a problem receiving text messages.
I am updating right now.
I am at 4% after 4 .30 minutes. (Will update this post as I go)
Still stuck at 4% after 6.51 minutes
After 10.18 minutes still at 4% (now wondering if there is a problem. I have used KDZ numerous times - over 10 phones and have never been this long stuck on the 4% (the Update on the LG SW still flashing. The Phone hows SW upgrade..please wait
At 14.13 minutes..still at 4%
REad Core Memory post.
Did exactly what he did.
Rebbot phone. Install CWM 5.02
Install weapon.Phone still shows as SW upgrade. (even though weapon install was successfil)
I will play with it a bit later. Need to get back to work
jboxer said:
Here is a link for the KDZ file for the new Videotron GB rom. Since it was just released I am assuming it is 2.3.4 but I don't know for sure. Once people install it they can do a Nandroid backup and post the system image for the rest of us to download. I suspect it includes an updated baseband also. Once we get confirmation people can use the KDZ method to update their baseband and then flash back to the rom of their choice. If someone does flash it during the flashing process please copy and save all the extracted rom files in the C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX\Phone directory. The phone subdirectory is created by the KDZ Updater and creates a dll and a wpb file. Then the LG Updater will further extract the wpd file into the files it will flash.
http://www.multiupload.com/70DYL7FMHF
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SL said:
I am updating right now.
I am at 4% after 4 .30 minutes. (Will update this post as I go)
Still stuck at 4% after 6.51 minutes
After 10.18 minutes still at 4% (now wondering if there is a problem. I have used KDZ numerous times - over 10 phones and have never been this long stuck on the 4%
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I had that happen to me too when I tried to install the T-Mobile update. After the same problem occurred a few times, I left it at 4% for a while then installed Weapon 3 and it booted with the updated baseband. Apparently, the baseband is the first thing that gets flashed and it may already be installed even though the update is stuck at 4%.
GTWalling said:
As stated in big bold letters in the link jboxer posted.
Note: You MUST do this via a PC running Windows XP. Running Vista/7 in compatibility mode is not going to work, period.
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I'm running a virtual machine, same as a native XP install. "XP Mode" is NOT the same as "compatibility mode".
jboxer said:
Make sure you got a complete download. The file is 181Mb in size. I was able to get the KDZ program to extract the .dll and the .wdb file but after that if a phone is not attached it won't launch the LG Updater.
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The download was completed with no error and is the correct size. As I stated above, the process starts but finishes with the error message I posted previously.
That said, I updated the phone using the default Videotron stock ROM referenced in the LG Updater and that worked fine, but that's only on version 2.2.2.
GenghisKhan67 said:
XP Mode is not the same as compatibility mode. I'm running a virtual machine, which is exactly the same as running XP natively. The update craps out because the KDZ file is no good.
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You're half right. But that also makes you half wrong. I'm a computer tech, so I'm familiar with the fact that running something in an emulated environment isn't the exact same thing as running in a real environment. You're running a virtual machine, it's an emulation, not the real thing, programs don't always work the same under emulation versus the real world (for lack of a better term). If this is that big of a deal to you, go find a place, such as a copy shop, where you can run the necessary software from inside XP, either that or set yourself up with a dual boot.
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You're half right. But that also makes you half wrong. I'm a computer tech, so I'm familiar with the fact that running something in an emulated environment isn't the exact same thing as running in a real environment. You're running a virtual machine, it's an emulation, not the real thing, programs don't always work the same under emulation versus the real world (for lack of a better term). If this is that big of a deal to you, go find a place, such as a copy shop, where you can run the necessary software from inside XP, either that or set yourself up with a dual boot.
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Everything other than flashing the KDZ works under the virtual machine without a hitch, including flashing CWM with the nVidia updater. The problem is with the KDZ file. My phone is detected, no problem, APX drivers installed, the works. I'm not going to type out all the messages that flew by, the process starts but eventually stops. Not a good sign.
Oh, and BTW, I've been working in the IT industry for over 25 years, so I think I have a pretty good understanding what will work or not in a virtualized environment VS native OS, so spare me the condescension.
GenghisKhan67 said:
Everything other than flashing the KDZ works under the virtual machine without a hitch, including flashing CWM with the nVidia updater. The problem is with the KDZ file.
Oh, and BTW, I've been working in the IT industry for over 25 years, so I think I have a pretty good understanding what will work or not in a virutalized environment VS native OS, so spare me the condescending tone.
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But I spare so few the condescending tone. Especially know-it-alls. So, please, spare the rest of us yours and we'll call it even on that.
I really don't care how long you've been in the industry and the IT industry covers a lot so for all we know you could be a networking guru who knows crap about fixing computers but knows networking inside and out.
And if a program absolutely has to be run in XP it sounds more like a failing in the program since most programs have worked better on Windows 7 than they did on XP. But this thread isn't about that.
Волк said:
I really don't care how long you've been in the industry and the IT industry covers a lot so for all we know you could be a networking guru who knows crap about fixing computers but knows networking inside and out. /QUOTE]
So why did you bring it up in the first place? If you know so much about this, how about helping us test this out instead of whining? You're not being helpful at all.
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Isn't it ironic that the LG drivers and KDZ update work well in Windows running virtually on a Mac?
Core Memory said:
Isn't it ironic that the LG drivers and KDZ update work well in Windows running virtually on a Mac?
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If it does, that's great. I guess this means we should expect a download link from you shortly?
Since that thread on how to unbrick many moons ago -- People reported that they did in fact get things working in Win7/Vista; It just had a lot lower success rate. People also got it going in XP mode / Virtual environments. So an actual XP machine isn't 100% necessary, it was just the most successful method.
speedsk8x said:
Since that thread on how to unbrick many moons ago -- People reported that they did in fact get things working in Win7/Vista; It just had a lot lower success rate. People also got it going in XP mode / Virtual environments. So an actual XP machine isn't 100% necessary, it was just the most successful method.
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I was just gonna say, I updated my phone to the July 15 baseband using 64-bit Win 7 using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332350
I don't think XP is required at all, it's just a false myth, most people's issues stem from the fact that you need to have a stock ROM for a KDZ file to flash properly (IE you can't update your baseband/flash a .kdz with CM7 installed).
You'd need to follow a guide this like:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048274
to flash back to a stock Froyo or Gingerbread ROM, and probably use NVFlash to put stock recovery back on too.
... Perhaps in the future instead of bragging to each other about how much IT experience you have just find a solution to the problem and post that instead...
No matter what I do, I cannot get the LG Support Tool to recognize my phone being plugged into the PC. I'm trying to do the new baseband install.
Running Win7 x86, already have the necessary files installed, getting to the last portion of the update, where LG support has to boot up, and it keeps telling me to install the driver.
I've downloaded the driver from the LG site, I already have the Nvidia driver installed on this PC. I plug in my phone and i see the P999 in the Device section of Manage Computer, has an exclamation point next to it so I search for driver automatically, no luck.
I don't know what the issue is.
dont do it automatically do it manually... and next time just post this in a thread already pertaining to this kind of stuff, less clutter the better.
mt3g said:
dont do it automatically do it manually... and next time just post this in a thread already pertaining to this kind of stuff, less clutter the better.
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I've tried it manually, but no LG USB driver i've installed gives me a folder, it always is an EXE file.
Screw it, was reading that the phone needs a valid T-Mobile sim card. But my IMEI is blocked....sooooo this wont work for me.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA
watch a video on how to install it, I believe it is as easy as putting the folders in a dedicated folder (i have mine in a folder named "android") and just directing the files to the apx folder... not any .exe extensions
Are you currently running an ICS rom? I had the same issue but I flashed a rooted stock rom then I was able to get the LG tool to work. Might try that. Good luck.
The problem is that the USB driver is not recognized on my PC.
stevew84 said:
The problem is that the USB driver is not recognized on my PC.
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I understood exactly what you meant. I had the same problem. The LG driver did not recognize my phone when I was running the Hellfire sandwich rom. The software did not detect that my phone was connected. I was beating my head on the desk trying to figure it out. Then I decided I would try restoring to a stock rom and try to pull the update. Restored to stock and no OTA update avail. So I went back to the LG software and it recognized it on stock. Still had CWM installed. All I had done was use the stock nand restore from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048274 If you need the file let me know and I will host it for you for a faster download.
Yatyas said:
I understood exactly what you meant. I had the same problem. The LG driver did not recognize my phone when I was running the Hellfire sandwich rom. The software did not detect that my phone was connected. I was beating my head on the desk trying to figure it out. Then I decided I would try restoring to a stock rom and try to pull the update. Restored to stock and no OTA update avail. So I went back to the LG software and it recognized it on stock. Still had CWM installed. All I had done was use the stock nand restore from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048274 If you need the file let me know and I will host it for you for a faster download.
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Alright well thanks.
All fixed now - I had to put the phone in recovery mode for windows to see it
Hi there,
I only used my phone with linux so far, install many different rom, I am on ICS 4.0.4, kernel 2.6.35.10 baseband is Unknown
Now I want to update the baseband but I can't even install the driver on windows!! I know! I feel like a retard!
Do I have to re-install the stock os for it to work? I downloaded and install the usb driver from LG site, tried with few different source, I tried 3 different computer :S I tried with and without the debug on. with usb file sharing and not.
I am on ICS for the lg p500h trying to upgrade my baseband - if there was a way to update the baseband on linux I would love to go with that instead...
Sorry for how lame this question is, I am not familiar with windows anymore it seems like...
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What actually happens, is that windows only say 'linux cd-file gadget' detected, and I can also mount the internat sd card to windows, but either the baseband upgrade software or even the LG update software can see my phone, I also read about disabling the modem in the com port but the modem doesn't appear there
Also I've been doing tech support on windows for few years so I am actually not retard for real!
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damaru said:
All fixed now - I had to put the phone in recovery mode for windows to see it
Hi there,
I only used my phone with linux so far, install many different rom, I am on ICS 4.0.4, kernel 2.6.35.10 baseband is Unknown
Now I want to update the baseband but I can't even install the driver on windows!! I know! I feel like a retard!
Do I have to re-install the stock os for it to work? I downloaded and install the usb driver from LG site, tried with few different source, I tried 3 different computer :S I tried with and without the debug on. with usb file sharing and not.
I am on ICS for the lg p500h trying to upgrade my baseband - if there was a way to update the baseband on linux I would love to go with that instead...
Sorry for how lame this question is, I am not familiar with windows anymore it seems like...
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What actually happens, is that windows only say 'linux cd-file gadget' detected, and I can also mount the internat sd card to windows, but either the baseband upgrade software or even the LG update software can see my phone, I also read about disabling the modem in the com port but the modem doesn't appear there
Also I've been doing tech support on windows for few years so I am actually not retard for real!
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Since ICS, the device drivers that are needed don't seem to get installed all of the time. I've had to manually force the drivers to install several times myself. One other thing. Did you enable USB Debugging on the device? If not, that's another reason some of the drivers didn't get installed.
I rooted and the changed my T mobile LG H631 rom several times. I even used LGUP once to go back to stock. But then i was away from home, and pc, while flashing Lineage and got a bootloop, but i had previously downloaded a flashable Metro 6.0 android zip. So i flashed it and got out from loop boot. After a couple of days i found out i couldnt record any video, i can take photos tho, but no video. It says "an error has occourred" . I thought flashing through LGUP could solve this right away but guess what? it doesnt work! ive installed, unistalled, re installed every LG driver ive found, LGUP and LGUP DLL for H631, and Flashable tool 2014, and none of this has worked. I come here to humbly ask for a solution. How can i get LGUP to recognize my Phone, or Flashable Tool 2014 to properly work!? or maybe a flashable zip will return my camera to normal idk. Please Help...
Have you downloaded Uppercut?
Sent from my Z981 using Tapatalk
I used LG Bridge on my OG Stylo to revert back to stock once. LGUP is outdated, AFAIK.