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LG VS840 Help!!

Got a bit of a problem.... I flashed a ROM onto my phone (forgot to back up, that's my big issue) It said it flashed just fine. Went to start up, just ran the lg logo for about 30 mins. Decided to try re-flashing it. Made sure to wipe everything. Nothing, still have the same issue. Tried to get back into CWM, but its gone now. Tried doing emergency download software, now its stuck on the screen "Download is in progress, do not disconnect cable." Im stuck. I dont know what else to do. I've tried the LG Support Tool, but it says to use Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant, which I can't get because I can't find a download for it and I cant get it from my phone.
I have the stock ROM image, but I have no clue how to install it without CWM or something. Any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated! I needs my phone...

iolpiolp8 said:
Got a bit of a problem.... I flashed a ROM onto my phone (forgot to back up, that's my big issue) It said it flashed just fine. Went to start up, just ran the lg logo for about 30 mins. Decided to try re-flashing it. Made sure to wipe everything. Nothing, still have the same issue. Tried to get back into CWM, but its gone now. Tried doing emergency download software, now its stuck on the screen "Download is in progress, do not disconnect cable." Im stuck. I dont know what else to do. I've tried the LG Support Tool, but it says to use Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant, which I can't get because I can't find a download for it and I cant get it from my phone.
I have the stock ROM image, but I have no clue how to install it without CWM or something. Any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated! I needs my phone...
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they said to use Upgrade Assistant that means you never told them about the truth: phone is not booting....big mistake or let me understand that:Upgrade Assistant works when your phone is in download mode ?!
what is that rom you tried to flash surely was for your phone ?
also you have stock rom this is a .zip file or what format?
can you enter fastboot mode ?

ruscan.calin said:
they said to use Upgrade Assistant that means you never told them about the truth: phone is not booting....big mistake or let me understand that:Upgrade Assistant works when your phone is in download mode ?!
what is that rom you tried to flash surely was for your phone ?
also you have stock rom this is a .zip file or what format?
can you enter fastboot mode ?
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Um... Let's see... The LG Support Tool which in most cases you can use to return your phone to stock comes up with a message saying "Upgrade tool is preinstalled in your phone. Please allow to install "Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant" when the phone is being connected to the PC". That's what the tool tells me.
The ROM I tried to flash was BrokenOutConnect v1.0. Its for the LG Connect, which is almost the same phone, and some one said it would be ok to flash it.
The stock ROM is in an .img file, so I need to figure out how to install from that
And I have no idea how to enter fast boot (unless your referring to the vol up+down + pwr, in which case, that doesn't work.
Sorry, can't post the original page for the ROM, I'm too new lol

iolpiolp8 said:
Um... Let's see... The LG Support Tool which in most cases you can use to return your phone to stock comes up with a message saying "Upgrade tool is preinstalled in your phone. Please allow to install "Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant" when the phone is being connected to the PC". That's what the tool tells me.
The ROM I tried to flash was BrokenOutConnect v1.0. Its for the LG Connect, which is almost the same phone, and some one said it would be ok to flash it.
The stock ROM is in an .img file, so I need to figure out how to install from that
And I have no idea how to enter fast boot (unless your referring to the vol up+down + pwr, in which case, that doesn't work.
Sorry, can't post the original page for the ROM, I'm too new lol
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ok
I think was a bad idea to flash that rom because is not exactly made for your phone one can damage a phone in this way never do like that !
about your stock rom...maybe this is a backup made by stock recovery ? do you have a recovery.img file in that update ? there is a single img file in that stock rom or more files ?

ruscan.calin said:
ok
I think was a bad idea to flash that rom because is not exactly made for your phone one can damage a phone in this way never do like that !
about your stock rom...maybe this is a backup made by stock recovery ? do you have a recovery.img file in that update ?
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No I do not... I actually just found that stock image on another forum. File is called LG_Lucid_VS840_4g_system.img . I realize that was a horrible idea... Google kinda led me astray on that one lol. I just wanna figure out how to return it to stock. Or if anyone has a link for "Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant", that would be much appreciated.

iolpiolp8 said:
No I do not... I actually just found that stock image on another forum. File is called LG_Lucid_VS840_4g_system.img . I realize that was a horrible idea... Google kinda led me astray on that one lol. I just wanna figure out how to return it to stock. Or if anyone has a link for "Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant", that would be much appreciated.
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but do you have a backup of your current rom on your sdcard ? It's made by stock recovery if so search for a file named recovery.img
here is the link to your phone check if this is really your phone also download usb drivers and software to update it from LG site
install USB drivers then download and run LG Mobile Support Tool this will connect to LG site download files and finally will request to connect phone to PC then will make update

ruscan.calin said:
but do you have a backup of your current rom on your sdcard ? It's made by stock recovery
to your phone check if this is really your phone also download usb drivers and software to update it from LG site
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I think I got it working.... We will see in just a minute. Thank you for your help though

SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!! After much trouble, it is finally recovered. Long story short, just had to update using a special tool. Thanks again for your help

iolpiolp8 said:
SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!! After much trouble, it is finally recovered. Long story short, just had to update using a special tool. Thanks again for your help
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What was the tool?

My vs840 won't allow me to flash a recovery how did you do it?

[FIRMWARE] Flash KitKat the EASY Way!!!! or Go back to JellyBean

KitKat the EASY Way!!!!
Or, go back to 4.2.2 JellyBean
If you are going to return your phone back to warranty, I would suggest this method in this thread as it does a COMPLETE wipe of your device and puts it back to 'Factory'. It removes Root Flags so it does not show having been rooted, and removes ALL data.
Disclaimer: This is not MY method, but a method I used. The information and files have been figured out over time by many individuals and it's been combined in this thread.
This thread is to help Noobs AND Veterans to flash their ATT D800 LG G2 to KitKat. This will be very spelled out, and I’ve even included a video (see below), so NO Mistakes. Yes, that means you!
PLEASE refer to the Video Below before asking questions, as too many questions get a little overwhelming.
Warning! Please Read!​
This WILL erase everything on your phone and put it back to FACTORY STATE, so be sure you’ve backed up!
Ok, first thing you need to do is download the version you want. I’ve got KitKat 4.4.2 version D80020c, and I’ve got JellyBean 4.2.2 version D80010o. These are VERY LARGE files, so be patient, although I am able to get as much as 6MB/s download speeds from this server.
BIG THANKS TO bigfau for the KitKat TOT and DLL files!!!​
Download Installer - KitKat 4.4.2 D80020c - This Flashes Stock KitKat, WITHOUT Root, and WITHOUT Recovery. - Use TowelRoot and AutoRec to get Root and Custom Recovery. - Single File LARGE archive. KK MIRROR DOWNLOAD
D80020c Split Archive Download - This is the same archive as above, but split into smaller pieces for easy download.
Download Installer - JellyBean 4.2.2 D80010o - Single File LARGE archive. JB MIRROR DOWNLOAD
D80010o Split Archive Download - This is the same archive as above, but split into smaller pieces for easy download..
Download Installer - JellyBean 4.2.2 D80010d - This is for those who want to install Custom Recovery and not update to KK... - Single File LARGE archive.
Now, for the fun stuff (You may want to print this out for reference and check them off as you go)
Pre-requisites:
1. Be sure your phone is currently running a Compatible based ROM. If not, please flash a Custom Compatible Based ROM onto your phone. (ie: If you have a D800, be sure you have a D800 ROM on it. If you have a D802, be sure you have a D802 based ROM on it.)
2. Be sure you have turned on USB Debugging before starting.
Step #1: Program Installation:
1. Save the installer to your desktop
2. Run the Installer by double clicking
3. Wait a while for everything to extract (It might look like nothing is happening. This can take a few minutes, be patient, it’s HUGE)
4. (On Win7 or Win8, Accept User Account Control)
5. Accept my License
6. Don't Change Anything and click ‘Install’
7. Wait some more… and more… Large files are extracting…
8. When it pops up, click ‘Next’ to install the LG drivers. Even if you’ve already installed them, install again! This is to verify you’ve got the right ones installed.
9. Click ‘OK’ to finish the Driver install
10. Click ‘Next to install the LG Flash Tool
11. Don't Change Anything and click ‘Install’
12. Uncheck ‘Run LGFlashTool 1.8.1.1023 and click ‘Finish’ (If you forget to uncheck this, just close the program when it opens)
13. Click ‘Next’ to start the LGFlashTool Patch. (This makes it so you don’t need to change the date back on your PC)
14. Click ‘Next’ again
15. Click the bullet to ‘Agree to my License’ and then click ‘Next’
16. Don't Change Anything and click ‘Next’
17. Click ‘Start’
18. Click ‘Next’
19. Click ‘Exit’ to finish Patch Installer
20. Congratulations, Program Installations are all DONE!
Step #2: Place Phone into Download Mode:
1. With phone NOT plugged into a USB Cable, Hold the Power button to turn off phone
2. Plug your USB cable into your computer
3. Hold the Volume UP Button on your Phone
4. While Still Holding the Volume UP button, plug in the USB cable to your Phone
5. Continue to hold the Volume UP button until your phone enters Download Mode
6. If this does not work, pull the USB cable and start from #1 of this section
Step #3: Change Com Port to 41
1. With your phone STILL in Download Mode and STILL Plugged into Computer
2. Go into Device Manager
---a. Press and hold your Windows Key (Between CTRL and ALT)
---b. Tap the ‘Pause/Break’ Key (Usually Top Right of Keyboard, might be different on yours)
---c. Click on ‘Device Manager’
3. In the Device List, scroll down to ‘Ports (COM & LPT) and double click to expand
4. Find the ‘LGE AndroidNet USB Serial Port (COM4)’ (Your COM Port Number might be different, that’s OK)
5. Double click to open the port
6. On the Tabs at the top of that screen, click on ‘Port Settings’
7. Click on ‘Advanced…’
8. Click on the Com Port number to drop down the list
9. Scroll down to ‘COM41’ and select it
10. Click ‘OK’ Button to save that
11. Click ‘OK’ Button to close the Com Port Properties
12. Close the Device Manager
13. Close the System Window
14. Go back to the Desktop
15. That’s it, You’ve Changed the Com Port to 41
Step #4: Run LGFlashTool:
1. Double Click the ‘LGFlashTool’ icon on the Desktop (Win7 or Win8 accept ‘User Account Control’)
2. In the ‘Model Config’ window, check the box ‘Select Manual Mode’
3. Next to the DLL space, click the Three Dots ‘…’
4. Select the DLL file named ‘LGD800_.....v160.dll’
---a. For 4.4.2 KitKat, select ‘LGD800_20130811_LGFLASHv160.dll’
---b. For 4.2.2 JellyBean, select ‘LGD800_20130904_LGFLASHv160.dll’
5. Click the ‘Open’ Button
6. Next to the S/W space, click the ‘Remove ALL’ Button
7. Next to the S/W space, click the ‘Add’ Button
8. Select the tot file for the version you are flashing
---a. For 4.4.2 KitKat, select ‘LGD800AT-01-V20c-310-410-FEB-02-2014+0.tot’
---b. For 4.2.2 JellyBean, select ‘LGD800AT-01-V10o-310-410-OCT-19-2013+0.tot’
9. Click the ‘Open’ Button
10. Click ‘OK’ Button to save choices
11. In the LG FlashTool program, click the ‘Yellow Arrow’ pointing to the Right.
12. Wait for the program to verify your DLL and TOT selections (This takes a while)
13. If successful, you will see ‘READY!!’ on ‘Port 1 (COM41)’
14. If you DON’T see ‘READY!!’, you may need to start over
15. If you see ‘READY!!’ unplug your phone from the USB cable and Plug it right back in. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS ON YOUR PHONE. It should STILL be in Download Mode.
16. The LG FlashTool progam will now start flashing your phone!!
17. At around 80%, the program will restart your phone.
18. It takes a while for the phone to restart, but it will boot to Android. Wait for the flash program to finish and it will turn your phone back OFF. And give you a ‘SUCCESS”
19. Close FlashTool
IF for some reason, the LG FlashTool does not finish 100%, and you get a ‘Fail’, as long as your phone has now rebooted into Android, you don’t need to worry about this. Just close the program, and enjoy your Freshly Restored LG G2!
For anyone having issue with the device check not passing due to mismatched device (caused by flashing a Custom ROM with Different device model ID to your D800: ie, D801 to a D800 or vice versa.), try using the attached dll file instead of the device specific one. It has been reported to work for many... You will need to extract the zip file to get the dll.

good stuff bud!

Thanks SuperSport. I have added a link to your thread in my guide.
Can we get an installer for 80100d . It will be easier for newbies

Just so you know, in step #4 you have 4.4.2 twice But great job man! You might want to use the 10d 4.2 as that is the one that recoveries work best with. Just a thought.

epapsiou said:
Thanks SuperSport. I have added a link to your thread in my guide.
Can we get an installer for 80100d . It will be easier for newbies
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What variant is the 801? Sprint, Verizon? Sorry, on my phone at the moement.
EDIT: Doh! Now I know what you meant... Sorry...
BAM1789 said:
Just so you know, in step #4 you have 4.4.2 twice But great job man! You might want to use the 10d 4.2 as that is the one that recoveries work best with. Just a thought.
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Thank you for that. FIXED.
EDIT: Why is 10d easier? Is it due to the script in ioroot22? I keep flashing 10o, then use ioroot22, then use FreeGee to install TWRP. Easy Peasy. BUT, I might have modified ioroot22 script for that, I don't remember ATM.

You my friend are a very nice person lol. Taking the time to put this together.
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk

SuperSport said:
EDIT: Why is 10d easier? Is it due to the script in ioroot22? I keep flashing 10o, then use ioroot22, then use FreeGee to install TWRP. Easy Peasy. BUT, I might have modified ioroot22 script for that, I don't remember ATM.
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I haven't had my G2 very long so I haven't been able to test myself, but just looking around the forum seems the 10o firmware causes boot issues with some custom ROMs. I could be wrong though. Maybe the problem doesn't exist anymore and I'm reading old info.

SuperSport said:
What variant is the 801? Sprint, Verizon? Sorry, on my phone at the moement.
EDIT: Doh! Now I know what you meant... Sorry...
Thank you for that. FIXED.
EDIT: Why is 10d easier? Is it due to the script in ioroot22? I keep flashing 10o, then use ioroot22, then use FreeGee to install TWRP. Easy Peasy. BUT, I might have modified ioroot22 script for that, I don't remember ATM.
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Ioroot and then freegee TWRP route works on 80100o. Unfortunately, flashing ROMs (stock based and flex based especially) causes issues. I do not think anyone figured out the reason but going to 80100d solves the issue.

epapsiou said:
Ioroot and then freegee TWRP route works on 80100o. Unfortunately, flashing ROMs (stock based and flex based especially) causes issues. I do not think anyone figured out the reason but going to 80100d solves the issue.
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So I understand... If you flash Stock 10o, then Root and Flash Custom Recovery, you have issues flashing other ROMs? But if you Flash back to Stock 10d, you do not have issues flashing Custom ROMs?
Also, FYI: ioroot23 was just released... I don't know if that will make a difference. It has 10o support built in.

SuperSport bro u made my life so much easier. Thank u for your hard work bro.
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk

SuperSport said:
So I understand... If you flash Stock 10o, then Root and Flash Custom Recovery, you have issues flashing other ROMs? But if you Flash back to Stock 10d, you do not have issues flashing Custom ROMs?
Also, FYI: ioroot23 was just released... I don't know if that will make a difference. It has 10o support built in.
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Yes that is correct.
I am not sure if rooting was an issue. It was the recovery that seemed to be the issue. Not sure though and I guess since 10d worked not many people bothered to investigate further.

epapsiou said:
Yes that is correct.
I am not sure if rooting was an issue. It was the recovery that seemed to be the issue. Not sure though and I guess since 10d worked not many people bothered to investigate further.
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I'm having the same issue flashing any stock based rom on 800o. It throws me in a bootloop. How would I get the 800d fw?
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk

SuperSport said:
So I understand... If you flash Stock 10o, then Root and Flash Custom Recovery, you have issues flashing other ROMs? But if you Flash back to Stock 10d, you do not have issues flashing Custom ROMs?
Also, FYI: ioroot23 was just released... I don't know if that will make a difference. It has 10o support built in.
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i can confirm this is true. i lg flash tool'ed back to 10o, while i could get root i couldnt get twrp or philz recovery to work. when i went back to 10d with lg flash tool, i could get root and recovery to work. i even loki'd a couple recoveries and the recoveries wouldnt only give me a black screen when i tried to enter them on 10o. and i used ioroot23 to do all of this with.

Is this tool safe to use if the phone shows rooted after you go into download mode? Although I swore I unrooted the phone.
Took a chance and did this anyway and all is good. Upgraded successfully! Thank you so much for providing this tool! It was such a pain searching for a serial for lgflashtool. Will be donating asap for the help. Thank you thank you thank you. Directions were perfect as well and very easy to follow.

Downloads not working for me... 68% complete is furthest I've gotten. Tried seven or 8 times.
Sent from my LG-D800 using xda app-developers app

Success! after using this I called AT&T and they pushed me another small update then after that the kitkta update. I know there's no recovery available yet right?

Sorry Everyone, I've been out of town and only on my phone, but mostly busy with family stuff.
freebee269 said:
i can confirm this is true. i lg flash tool'ed back to 10o, while i could get root i couldnt get twrp or philz recovery to work. when i went back to 10d with lg flash tool, i could get root and recovery to work. i even loki'd a couple recoveries and the recoveries wouldnt only give me a black screen when i tried to enter them on 10o. and i used ioroot23 to do all of this with.
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Thank you for the clear info. I will build a 10d version. Hopefully tomorrow.
strose09 said:
Is this tool safe to use if the phone shows rooted after you go into download mode? Although I swore I unrooted the phone.
Took a chance and did this anyway and all is good. Upgraded successfully! Thank you so much for providing this tool! It was such a pain searching for a serial for lgflashtool. Will be donating asap for the help. Thank you thank you thank you. Directions were perfect as well and very easy to follow.
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I'm sorry, I have been away from home. Just read this. Yes, you are fine if your phone is rooted. This Flash will remove Root. As mentioned in the First post, there is currently no way to root KitKat, (Unless I've missed something since last night). So root, then go to KitKat.
mjgspr95 said:
Downloads not working for me... 68% complete is furthest I've gotten. Tried seven or 8 times.
Sent from my LG-D800 using xda app-developers app
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Some people have issues with Internet Explorer on Mega Website. You might install Chrome or Firefox and try it that way, or use a Download Manager of your choice.
humblehyper said:
Success! after using this I called AT&T and they pushed me another small update then after that the kitkta update. I know there's no recovery available yet right?
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That is Correct, no Custom Recovery. Not unless something has appeared since last night when I last went through the forums.

Usefull guide thanks
but i think there is not a difference between those Flash DLL i had 20130904 and just freshy flashed KitKat
also if anyone cares about a LG Flash tools "PASS" then while it stops on 80-94% and boot into OS itself, do a Factory Reset of phone and it will check a Factory Flag (it sets to 5) and gives message a PASS

Doesn't sound like an easy way!!!:what:
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pcoruganti said:
Doesn't sound like an easy way!!!:what:
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Oh but indeed it is.
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk

Help: Bricked HTC 8x

Hello,
After a failed Windows 10 upgrade attempt, my HTC 8x was working fine however after few days I attempted to soft reset it and all hell broke loose! Its stuck in reset gears loop ever since.
Note: Being a non-poster member (so far), I'm not allowed to post outside links so unable to post screenshots!
http: //s16.postimg.org/e58yok9th/image.jpg
http: //s1.postimg.org/jk31zmncf/image.jpg
I have tried the below however not successful, any help is appreciated...
1. Attempt to hard reset by holding down the volume down key while powering on the device > Result: Doesnt show the Exclamation ( ! ) symbol
2. Windows Phone Recovery tool doesnt detect the phone > choose my phone was not detected > Start the phone in boot loader mode by holding both volume up and down keys while powering on > It goes to boot loader mode however reports "Software package is not found on server"!
http: //s29.postimg.org/ivtb6n21j/image.jpg
3. RUU_ACCORD_WR_GDR3_00_MR_HTCCN_CHS_CT_4.13.1401.03_0.21.70_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE.exe and similar packages > Old package error
http: //s22.postimg.org/gfcdp55s1/NBFError.jpg
4. HTCDeviceInfo.exe successfully detects the device however HTCRomUpdater fails to flash .NBH file http: //s18.postimg.org/5kpf6h70p/HTCRom_Flashor_Error.jpg
5. FFUTool.exe doesnt detect the device! http: //s2.postimg.org/52daia255/FFUTool_Failure.jpg
6. Thor2 doesnt decte the device http: //s4.postimg.org/ei60y1b1p/Thor2_Error.jpg
Is there ANYTHING else I can do to get this device working? Or buying a new phone is the only solution?

Fixed!
I was able to fix the device using NSU with original firmware FFU.

Where did you find?
k00lf1re said:
I was able to fix the device using NSU with original firmware FFU.
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where did you find original firmware?

How were you able to install Windows 10 mobile on the 8X man? Can you do that again?

killerz0ne said:
How were you able to install Windows 10 mobile on the 8X man? Can you do that again?
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windows phone 10 is not available for htc 8x now. old methods not work anymore now.

rza35 said:
windows phone 10 is not available for htc 8x now. old methods not work anymore now.
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I am well aware of that. Do you guys think we will ever be able to install W10 on our phones. Contacted HTC support and they said that the 8X will not be compatible with W10 because of some hardware limitations, but they were not willing to tell specifics. What are the chances that we will be able to still install W10 by unofficial means?

k00lf1re said:
I was able to fix the device using NSU with original firmware FFU.
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Can you maybe go into a bit more detail on what you had to do to get the original firmware on the device? I'm having the same problem after getting the update from MS today.

mbrio said:
Can you maybe go into a bit more detail on what you had to do to get the original firmware on the device? I'm having the same problem after getting the update from MS today.
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Same here. Installed Win10 update and phone is bricked. Need the detail and links to flash it

k00lf1re said:
I was able to fix the device using NSU with original firmware FFU.
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How did you do it, when I use NSU it doesn't want to recognise my 8x

The fact is that the update was sent to ALL HTC 8X in the world. Mine installed the update during the night without my consent.
Microsoft will probably blame Skynet for trying to terminate all and each 8x there is.
Well...Mine is broken now. I'll be waiting for official fixes.

WaGo! said:
The fact is that the update was sent to ALL HTC 8X in the world. Mine installed the update during the night without my consent.
Microsoft will probably blame Skynet for trying to terminate all and each 8x there is.
Well...Mine is broken now. I'll be waiting for official fixes.
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Exactly. Still bricked (stuck in reboot loop) and waiting for some official guidance but so far nothing...

BrannanD said:
Exactly. Still bricked (stuck in reboot loop) and waiting for some official guidance but so far nothing...
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My HTC 8x routine now:
1- Turn On.
2- Show message about the unsuccessful update.
3- Play the alarm (set to play daily at 7 am)
4- Turn Off.
5- GoToAndPlay(1) hahahahahahahha

Spent hours to restore some other rom, only got "INVALID VENDER ID" (sic) by the ROMUpdateUtility. My phone completed the update, seems to work fine, just reboots randomly after a couple of minutes. Had to setup wifi after a hard reset, otherwise apps were missing, including the Settings app. And the letters are tiny. This is sad and hilarious. Also, camera is gonsky.

gabest11 said:
Spent hours to restore some other rom, only got "INVALID VENDER ID" (sic) by the ROMUpdateUtility. My phone completed the update, seems to work fine, just reboots randomly after a couple of minutes. Had to setup wifi after a hard reset, otherwise apps were missing, including the Settings app. And the letters are tiny. This is sad and hilarious. Also, camera is gonsky.
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Where did you get the ROMUpdateUtility (and a suitable ROM) from?

BrannanD said:
Where did you get the ROMUpdateUtility (and a suitable ROM) from?
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I think you misunderstood me, no roms worked. There are many on the internet, even here on this forum. There seems to be an id in the phone and it does not match with the package.
Tried these with my t-mobile branded EU phone, all invalid.
RUU_ACCORD_U_APO_00_HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03_1.11b.32.19.23_2_15.42.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
IMG_ACCORD_U_GDR2_00_S_HTC_Europe_3.41.401.01_1.17b.32.19.14_15.62b.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
RUU_ACCORD_WR_GDR3_00_MR_HTCCN_CHS_CT_4.13.1401.03_0.21.70_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
Also talked with HTC live support, they have no idea of course.
Windows Phone Recovery Tool detects the phone, but can't offer any ROM.

terible
gabest11 said:
I think you misunderstood me, no roms worked. There are many on the internet, even here on this forum. There seems to be an id in the phone and it does not match with the package.
Tried these with my t-mobile branded EU phone, all invalid.
RUU_ACCORD_U_APO_00_HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03_1.11b.32.19.23_2_15.42.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
IMG_ACCORD_U_GDR2_00_S_HTC_Europe_3.41.401.01_1.17b.32.19.14_15.62b.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
RUU_ACCORD_WR_GDR3_00_MR_HTCCN_CHS_CT_4.13.1401.03_0.21.70_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
Also talked with HTC live support, they have no idea of course.
Windows Phone Recovery Tool detects the phone, but can't offer any ROM.
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same issue. I installed Windows insider and enrolled fast program. yesterday, phone noticed me have an update. I downloaded and wait 10 hours, but it's still "migrating data ..."
I press power then back button, I see lockscreen and unlimmited number of password length. the live tile screen so miscellaneous and several app not access (phone, mess, setttings, store ..). It says " need go to store ...".
terrible ... I've tryed newest Windows phone recovery tool 2.1.2. It detect my phone but say "no software package on server"

did you check http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-8x/development/ruu-collection-t2916107

Isich said:
did you check http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-8x/development/ruu-collection-t2916107
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Those links are all offline -> 404 error

What about this topic the procedure should be similar to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137556
it has link to official rom HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03 which is at http://www.androidruu.com/?developer=Accord
http://matboot.blogspot.bg/2015/02/officestockupromhtc8xACCORD.html

My phone does not want to recognize the image files on a pen drive when I hold the cam button. It just boots Windows normally.
EDIT: Managed to buy an y-cable and the rom flashed from the pen drive! Back to 8.1 again.

Trying to unroot a Galaxy S6...losing the will to live :(

Can anyone help? I spent a big chunk of my hard earned money on a refurbed S6 for my daughter, she's had it about a week (she's Pokemon mad btw). The latest update for Pokemon Go came out and now she's blocked from the game as it appears the phone has been rooted. If I'd known, I wouldn't have bought it. Anyway, for the last 2 days my partner and I have been trying to unroot it. We've used various versions of Odin to no avail. I had a lot of trouble finding the right firmware because it looks like the phone was Polish according to the version and CSC numbers, and tbh I'm still not sure if we're trying the right one. Software is 5.1.1. right now. I've tried installing SuperSU but it won't run, it just crashes the phone and forces a reboot. We've tried manually unrooting with a file manager but the su files we need to delete reappear seconds after they're deleted. I'm at the end of my tether, does anyone have any ideas?

You won't be able to unroot it until you flash stock firmware. I don't know if the game checks the knox status.
Give this a go
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/09/11/guide-play-pokemon-go-0-37-rooted-android-magisk/
Enjoy

Unforunately my partner spent almost all night trying to flash the firmware. According to him it 'nearly' worked, however, I now have a phone stuck in a boot loop. :crying:

Run emergency recovery on Smart switch

ccalixtro said:
Run emergency recovery on Smart switch
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Do I need to have smart switch installed on the phone for this to work?

amber_1978 said:
Do I need to have smart switch installed on the phone for this to work?
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No, run it on your pc.

Thanks, I'll give it a go after work.

ccalixtro said:
No, run it on your pc.
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Smart switch won't work, says it doesn't recognise the device

I think I would give original firmware of your country and odin a try. One of possible ways is to download all needed files from the site of sammobile.
For me this way works every time when I stuck in boot loop. Odin functionates when you are in download mode. Switch off your s6, then start by pressing home-, powerbutton and Volume down at the same time.
Then start Odin on PC, then connect USB and so on.
Greetz JG

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Smart switch won't work, says it doesn't recognise the device
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When you select emergency recovery theres an option where you have to write the device model and the serial number

Use kies 3 on your computer. When you get it do a "firmware upgrade and installation" it will ask for your serial number which you can get from download mode when pressing the home key. After that kies 3 will ask to boot your phone to recovery but instead boot to download and bow your phone will flash to stock. This method always work!!

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Use kies 3 on your computer. When you get it do a "firmware upgrade and installation" it will ask for your serial number which you can get from download mode when pressing the home key. After that kies 3 will ask to boot your phone to recovery but instead boot to download and bow your phone will flash to stock. This method always work!!
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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I've tried Kies already and I can't get it to work at all. I get a message telling me my device is not compatible and the whole thing just stops. I'll give it another go though, no harm in trying. Thanks

@amber_1978, Pokemon Go does not check for root. The only thing it does seem to check for is location spoofing via another app. I'm using it on a rooted, Knox tripped, Xposed installed phone with no issues.
If you want to return the phone back to stock, the best way IMO would be to use Odin to flash a stock image, such as the EPD1 firmware.

socal87 said:
@amber_1978, Pokemon Go does not check for root. The only thing it does seem to check for is location spoofing via another app. I'm using it on a rooted, Knox tripped, Xposed installed phone with no issues.
If you want to return the phone back to stock, the best way IMO would be to use Odin to flash a stock image, such as the EPD1 firmware.
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Really? Did you do the latest update in the game and it still worked ok? This phone has definitley not been used for location spoofing by us and I'm pretty sure there were no apps of that nature on the phone. I downloaded a root checker when everything went wrong the other day, it said the phone was rooted. I'm totally at a loss tbh. Right now it's still in a boot loop. Trying to flash it with Odin as we speak.

Just an update. Tried Smart Switch. Tried the model and serial numbers on the back of the phone case, these weren't recognised so I went to the recovery screen and hit the home button and got a completely different set of numbers. Different IMEI, model number, you name it. I'm assuming this is why Odin won't work, I'm looking for the wrong firmware? I obviously have Frankenstein's phone. No idea what to do now.

Best thing to do is to flash TWRPP and try to flash a custom stock rom through the TWRP recovery which does not have root installed..... If that doesn't work try to find a generic stock firmware for Odin, meaning a firmware that can run in any country..... If all else fails update it to 6.0.1 stock firmware. Try the closest firmwares to your location.
And if you do manage to get to the Samsung logo let the phone sit there for a good 10 minutes even if it reboots....
When I bricked my Samsung I used masiks custom 6.0.1 rom based on stock, but had all the links to bootloaders cscs radios and what not so giv that a shot if you can find it.
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Link to rom that helped me http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/masik-marshmallow-1-0-jan-20-2016-t3297961

do you have lucky patcher playstore installed ?

Anyway to return to stock? or Install TWRP/ Rom

I haven't turned this phone on in years.
I unlocked the bootloader and flashed roms years ago and i remember trying to get it back to stock and trying to relock it but i couldn't fully do it.
I tried to install TWRP and put a rom on it but it wont work so i thought trying to get it back to stock as much as i can might help. then i can start again
1. the phone doesn't work by USB if plugged in while it's on. I have to leave it plugged in and then restart it for it to work
2. ADB works while phone is on (doing 1)
3. Fastboot does not and i have no idea why. I can't install TWRP

Passportpowell said:
I haven't turned this phone on in years.
I unlocked the bootloader and flashed roms years ago and i remember trying to get it back to stock and trying to relock it but i couldn't fully do it.
I tried to install TWRP and put a rom on it but it wont work so i thought trying to get it back to stock as much as i can might help. then i can start again
1. the phone doesn't work by USB if plugged in while it's on. I have to leave it plugged in and then restart it for it to work
2. ADB works while phone is on (doing 1)
3. Fastboot does not and i have no idea why. I can't install TWRP
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do you have usb debugging enabled, are your sdk tools up to date?

Yes to both.
When doing the adb fastboot part it restarts into one of the screen I attached to my post.
My computer makes a noise like a USB had been connected but nothing comes up.
fastboot devices command shows nothing and when I check device manager it just says android with a yellow! If that helps.

Passportpowell said:
Yes to both.
When doing the adb fastboot part it restarts into one of the screen I attached to my post.
My computer makes a noise like a USB had been connected but nothing comes up.
fastboot devices command shows nothing and when I check device manager it just says android with a yellow! If that helps.
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then you need to update your htc drivers.

here you go.

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do you have usb debugging enabled, are your sdk tools up to date?
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here you go.
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Super star
I now have another issue though. I can't sideload and it's asking for a password for twrp to mount decrypt data. If you don't mind trying to help me here too
I've done a format data on twrp and it won't ask for a password anymore but I still can't sideload anything. Going to try to copy the rom to the storage and see what happens there
I've only could see a twrp folder on my phone when I connect it to my pc while still in twrp so I copied a rom there and went into install zip, data, media, twrp. My file was there.
Installing rom now I'll update if it worked.

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Super star
I now have another issue though. I can't sideload and it's asking for a password for twrp to mount decrypt data. If you don't mind trying to help me here too
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you may have to format data, then flash magisk after then reboot, why are you trying to side load the rom just put it on your ex-sdcard, and flash it in twrp. twrp won't decrypt your data, what version of twrp you using, the latest is 3.4.0-0
try hitting cancel when it asks for a password, then see if it works.

here is magisk

if you are on pie that viper rom is based on oreo. just so you know.

Aldo101t said:
you may have to format data, then flash magisk after then reboot, why are you trying to side load the rom just put it on your ex-sdcard, and flash it in twrp. twrp won't decrypt your data, what version of twrp you using, the latest is 3.4.0-0
try hitting cancel when it asks for a password, then see if it works.
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Yeah i sorted that bit. it confused me because there were no files and didn't know how to get to anything i copied over but that's how i got the rom on
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if you are on pie that viper rom is based on oreo. just so you know.
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Yeah i realised after you said it. I believe i was on pie because i was on build no. 3.34.401.1 and now i'm on 2.33.401.19 after installing the rom. I shouldn't be trying to do this at almost 12:30 at night haha.
Is that bad that its gone through and, so far, worked? What would you recommend I do/ what would you do if you were in my position currently?
I was originally going to to try to get back to stock but im not even sure what RUU to use as i think the one that i had used a few years ago might not have been the original.
you've been an amazing help so far so thank you

Passportpowell said:
Yeah i sorted that bit. it confused me because there were no files and didn't know how to get to anything i copied over but that's how i got the rom on
Yeah i realised after you said it. I believe i was on pie because i was on build no. 3.34.401.1 and now i'm on 2.33.401.19 after installing the rom. I shouldn't be trying to do this at almost 12:30 at night haha.
Is that bad that its gone through and, so far, worked? What would you recommend I do/ what would you do if you were in my position currently?
I was originally going to to try to get back to stock but im not even sure what RUU to use as i think the one that i had used a few years ago might not have been the original.
you've been an amazing help so far so thank you
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well, see how it goes, if you start to have issues go back to stock, if you made a backup of stock just restore it.
use the ruu for 401 make sure it's 3.34.401.x
that software number doesn't mean you are on 2.33 firmware you'll still be on pie firmware, 3.34

Aldo101t said:
well, see how it goes, if you start to have issues go back to stock, if you made a backup of stock just restore it.
use the ruu for 401 make sure it's 3.34.401.x
that software number doesn't mean you are on 2.33 firmware you'll still be on pie firmware, 3.34
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I can't seem to find a RUU for 401 3.34.401.x that isn't dual sim version. Could you point me in the right direction please in case I do ever want to attempt stock again?
Edit: I've found it. Also why this one instead of 3.37.617.1?
Edit: im guessing because 3.37.617.1 is for NA and the one you mentioned is for EU which is where i am
Also I think im getting an idea about why it won't charge or connect until I restart.
I've installed lineage room 17.1 and it's constricted showing as "charging connected device via usb" even when it's nothing is plugged in. I'm guessing it's a hardware issue?

Passportpowell said:
I can't seem to find a RUU for 401 3.34.401.x that isn't dual sim version. Could you point me in the right direction please in case I do ever want to attempt stock again?
Edit: I've found it. Also why this one instead of 3.37.617.1?
Edit: im guessing because 3.37.617.1 is for NA and the one you mentioned is for EU which is where i am
Also I think im getting an idea about why it won't charge or connect until I restart.
I've installed lineage room 17.1 and it's constricted showing as "charging connected device via usb" even when it's nothing is plugged in. I'm guessing it's a hardware issue?
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3.37.617.1 is for the us-unlocked

Hello to everyone...I just got from my older brother his HTC U11 4gb 64gb phone. And it has locked bootloader and does not have root. So please what should I have to do so I can install custom rom. Stock rom is old full of bloatrware. There is so many information that I am confused.
Thx so much !