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Any help is appreciated! First some background:
Flashed device to stock using KK 4.4 version d80020c following steps found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476. Successfully rooted using directions (and ioroot25) found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKuedInhdjU&noredirect=1.
Here's where I got into trouble...Downloaded TWRP 2.7 recovery img and flashed via Flashify. Since this step, my D800 has the exact same symptoms found on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142.
- No download mode (tried many times)
- No recovery (tried many times also)
- Secure booting error
- LG detected as qhsusb_bulk in device manager
- Device is recognized as 15 different drives, one of which contains a folder named image with 79 different files being .B0X files and Microsoft Access Add-in Data files
- Upon restarting, LG logo with secure booting error, then the screen goes black while your phone is still on
I've followed the steps in the thread that matches my G2's symptoms, run ubuntu 13.1 in VM, apply usb filters for my device which is then recognized as either LG Electonics Inc. QHUSB_BULK or Unknown Device 05C6:9006 when running in VM.
Upon running command ls /dev/sd* in VM Ubuntu Terminal, all that is returned is /dev/sda /dev/sda1 /dev/sda2 /dev/sda5 which are the partitions for Ubuntu, no LG.
I've tried to download and update the Qualcomm drivers, device manager tells me that the drivers were recognized, but cannot be installed and do not pass the hash check (Note: PC is running Windows 8.1).
I've spent over 12 hours on this trying to fix this problem, researched and searched everywhere. If I could get ubuntu to recognize the device, I would be able to continue on with the instructions on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142.
Links for windows 8 qualcomm drivers, suggestions on how to get the device recognized in ubuntu vm, experiences from others in similar situation, or any with experience working with LG to get a repair done if I'm SOL (as in eMMC is fried) would be so helpful right now.
Thank you all!
After flashing recovery did you flash a patched kernel to boot stock kk?
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I had the same, also with a lot of drives etc.
Screen is black but low backlighted?
Then try with pluged USB Cabel in Phone, hold Power button until screen is realy off, then hold the Power Up Button and plug Cabel into PC.
So I got download mode after I tryed many times
I had problems a few weeks ago getting mine to go into Download mode... turned out that the cable I was using was great for charging, but sucked for everything else. Once I switched to a different cable things worked fine and I was able to load D80010c on the device.
I was running D80020c this morning (with the D80010c boot.img to have a custom recovery) and decided to do an update. Since you can't load D80020k if you have the older bootloader I went all the way back to D80010c, updated to D80010o, D80010q, D80020c and finally D80020k. I was able to root that using IOroot and have restored everything back onto my phone.
-Daryel
Thanks so much for the responses! I've tried endlessly to get the device into download mode, and tried a new cable to no avail. Any other suggestions?
The URL you've linked to will help you solve your problem.
So once you power off your device, hold volume down and power till the lg logo shows, then release shortly and hold them again together till the white window with "factory reset appears", you should notice a text behind the white screen it's fine. So right now when you think it's gonna enter recovery mode the screen is gray(not black), now you connect your device to your ubuntu or whichever linux. You will notice the screen repeatelly blinking when linux is trying to automount the partitions. Figure out which device it is according to the messages it throws. (sdc, sdb, sdX)
This way you should proceed according to the instructions on the thread you linked.
d800 partitions are here
Still no luck
bender_007 said:
The URL you've linked to will help you solve your problem.
So once you power off your device, hold volume down and power till the lg logo shows, then release shortly and hold them again together till the white window with "factory reset appears", you should notice a text behind the white screen it's fine. So right now when you think it's gonna enter recovery mode the screen is gray(not black), now you connect your device to your ubuntu or whichever linux. You will notice the screen repeatelly blinking when linux is trying to automount the partitions. Figure out which device it is according to the messages it throws. (sdc, sdb, sdX)
This way you should proceed according to the instructions on the thread you linked.
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Thanks for your advice.
I got the white screen asking whether or not I want to perform a factory reset. If I choose No, the phone sends me right to the LG Logo with the error screen. If I choose Yes, it does the same thing. If I plug my phone into my computer while on the white screen asking if I want to perform a factory reset, the device isn't recognized and the PC doesn't see it as plugged in or mounted. I'm not sure what you mean by the timing of when I should try to plug in my device. Thanks again for all your help.
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Thanks for your advice.
I got the white screen asking whether or not I want to perform a factory reset. If I choose No, the phone sends me right to the LG Logo with the error screen. If I choose Yes, it does the same thing. If I plug my phone into my computer while on the white screen asking if I want to perform a factory reset, the device isn't recognized and the PC doesn't see it as plugged in or mounted. I'm not sure what you mean by the timing of when I should try to plug in my device. Thanks again for all your help.
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As soon as in the background of the white menu (factory reset) the secure boot appear plug it in. I'm not sure how much usb filter helps you(maybe it does) but try installing ubuntu over WUBI installer so your win remains. Or at least try ubuntu from usb stick. So you can know for sure if it's working.
Hi Sneaky E. I have the same issue you have. I'll be following your thread. If I figure anything out I'll let you know. I am also having an issue getting mine to charge now. Have you tried downgrading your TWRP?
VirtualBox Error
VirtualBox recognizes the device is plugged in, but won't allow me to push the device for use in linux. I keep getting this error message:
Failed to attach the USB device LG Electronics Inc. QHSUSB__BULK to the virtual machine Ubuntu.
USB device 'LG Electronics Inc. QHSUSB__BULK' with UUID {d8db3712-b86c-4257-a87b-275cef04e5a3} is busy with a previous request. Please try again later.
Result Code: E_INVALIDARG (0x80070057)
Component: HostUSBDevice
Interface: IHostUSBDevice {173b4b44-d268-4334-a00d-b6521c9a740a}
Callee: IConsole {8ab7c520-2442-4b66-8d74-4ff1e195d2b6}
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I've tried all USB ports, 2.0 and 3.0. I feel like if I can get past this there should be no reason linux can't see the partitions in the phone. Please Help!!!
Ok so thank you for your help so far. I was able to install Linux on a USB drive and ran the commands and pushed appropriate files from there. I pushed all files including recover.img but the phone will not boot into recovery. Please help!
Thank you!
Sneaky Elephant said:
Ok so thank you for your help so far. I was able to install Linux on a USB drive and ran the commands and pushed appropriate files from there. I pushed all files including recover.img but the phone will not boot into recovery. Please help!
Thank you!
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you are not alone dude. i had the same issue since sunday and i have spent almost 46 hours already trying to restore my LG G2 F320S korean model.
i followed that instruction in linux, everything went well but then I ended up with a phone not going past the LG logo. the screen no longer dims like how it used to with the secure boot fail error. again, it stucked at the LG logo and thats it.
pressing the 3 buttons though for 5 seconds shows a white screen with 3 options and a bar code under.
but all of these options will just take me back to the LG logo.
I went to a phone technician today, and they said the doing a JTAG fix is the only way to resolve the problem because after trying to fix it with linux, it is no longer identified by my PC.
what are your solutions so far?
anyways before this issue came up, i tried to flash TWRP using flashify, it failed. then went back up. tried to update the OS via OTA then thats it.
i home someone could help us out.
ambetdelarosa said:
you are not alone dude. i had the same issue since sunday and i have spent almost 46 hours already trying to restore my LG G2 F320S korean model.
i followed that instruction in linux, everything went well but then I ended up with a phone not going past the LG logo. the screen no longer dims like how it used to with the secure boot fail error. again, it stucked at the LG logo and thats it.
pressing the 3 buttons though for 5 seconds shows a white screen with 3 options and a bar code under.
but all of these options will just take me back to the LG logo.
I went to a phone technician today, and they said the doing a JTAG fix is the only way to resolve the problem because after trying to fix it with linux, it is no longer identified by my PC.
what are your solutions so far?
anyways before this issue came up, i tried to flash TWRP using flashify, it failed. then went back up. tried to update the OS via OTA then thats it.
i home someone could help us out.
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What are the negatives to doing a JTAG fix?
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What are the negatives to doing a JTAG fix?
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Here is your fix.
follow exactly. LINK
ingoljosh said:
Here is your fix.
follow exactly. LINK
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Followed steps already, still can't boot into recovery.
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Followed steps already, still can't boot into recovery.
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if your device is insured maybe report it lost and pay deductible and get a new one AND NEVER ROOT AGAIN
linux cant recognizy my lg g2 f320L
Sneaky Elephant said:
Ok so thank you for your help so far. I was able to install Linux on a USB drive and ran the commands and pushed appropriate files from there. I pushed all files including recover.img but the phone will not boot into recovery. Please help!
Thank you!
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HI Sneaky elephant........bro I am having the same problem with my lg g2(hard bricked) that its not recognised by Ubuntu...it just shows hssusb-hulk.....no partitions to mount.............
in ur next reply u said that issue solve.....
kindly tell me too that how ur issue resolved...........thanks......
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HI Sneaky elephant........bro I am having the same problem with my lg g2(hard bricked) that its not recognised by Ubuntu...it just shows hssusb-hulk.....no partitions to mount.............
in ur next reply u said that issue solve.....
kindly tell me too that how ur issue resolved...........thanks......
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The same with me - UP
install ur Ubuntu sing VMware....then partitions will appear.........
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install ur Ubuntu using VMware......then ur mobile will be recognised and partitions will appear.....
I was a complete idiot and accidentally deleted the internal storage on my G Pad 7.0 v410. I can still boot into TWRP. I've tried flashing stock and Skinny ROM. They are successful according to TWRP, but I cannot boot into anything besides TWRP.
All attempts to sideload in ADB have failed. All attempts to factory reset or wipe dalvik multiple times worked, but did not help. I am currently at a loss for what to do next.
Fixed finally!!!
this took me hours of searching plase hit thanks
1. if you dont have adb setup adb you can get a minimal adb here
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmSWh6NGJmSE1BUWc/edit
install it, navigate to program files (Or if your on a 64bit system program files(x86)
Right click and click "Open command window here"
plug in your device if it isnt already pluged in, and type the following commands pressing ENTER after each line
DO NOT COPY PASTE THE WHOLE THING EACH LINE MUST BE PRESSED ENTERED separately
adb shell
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota of=/sdcard/fota-backup.img
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota
exit
adb reboot
Your phone should boot into your rom now
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I was a complete idiot and accidentally deleted the internal storage on my G Pad 7.0 v410. I can still boot into TWRP. I've tried flashing stock and Skinny ROM. They are successful according to TWRP, but I cannot boot into anything besides TWRP.
All attempts to sideload in ADB have failed. All attempts to factory reset or wipe dalvik multiple times worked, but did not help. I am currently at a loss for what to do next.
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I will try this when I have a chance. Thanks for your help!
laxfan91 said:
I will try this when I have a chance. Thanks for your help!
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I tried this but it didn't work. I tried adb sideload and directly used the commands in twrp's terminal command.
Worked like a charm
This saved me! I am not sure what I did wrong but this did the trick. Thanks a million for sharing!!!!
Holy crap i love you!!! My tablet decided it wanted to do a system update while i was sleeping after i told it not to. Long story short the commands worked!! and i have a working device now!
Thank you
thank you
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Boot : Error Certification Verify
Hi. I am new to this thread although i had used this thread many times with issues i have had. There is this one issue im having that i can't seem to figure out which im usually good at doing by following forums or threads.
A couple weeks ago i had rooted my LG G Pad 7.0 V410 LTE tablet from AT&T. I had TWRP downloaded into it and i had flashed Candy5 it worked perfectly i just didn't like how it looked so i tryed to flash it back to original stock OS. But now when i boot my tablet up it goes to the LG screen and at the top left it says Boot : Error Certification Error. This has me dumbfounded on what i should do. when i connect the tablet to the computer nothing pops up no tablet connects to the computer. I tryed downloading the drivers and everything but nothing seemed to work. I need help with this issue please!!
I didn't know where else to post this issue due to being new!!!
This worked for me, THANK YOU, however, I thought I would try to flash the LG Lollipop update to the device, it downloads, but when I go to install it, it reboots straight back into TWRP. How can I replace TWRP with the factory recovery and unroot the damn thing??
IlNobody- said:
Hi. I am new to this thread although i had used this thread many times with issues i have had. There is this one issue im having that i can't seem to figure out which im usually good at doing by following forums or threads.
A couple weeks ago i had rooted my LG G Pad 7.0 V410 LTE tablet from AT&T. I had TWRP downloaded into it and i had flashed Candy5 it worked perfectly i just didn't like how it looked so i tryed to flash it back to original stock OS. But now when i boot my tablet up it goes to the LG screen and at the top left it says Boot : Error Certification Error. This has me dumbfounded on what i should do. when i connect the tablet to the computer nothing pops up no tablet connects to the computer. I tryed downloading the drivers and everything but nothing seemed to work. I need help with this issue please!!
I didn't know where else to post this issue due to being new!!!
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jgro1976 said:
This worked for me, THANK YOU, however, I thought I would try to flash the LG Lollipop update to the device, it downloads, but when I go to install it, it reboots straight back into TWRP. How can I replace TWRP with the factory recovery and unroot the damn thing??
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As a general rule, when you can't access recovery, or you need to go back to stock etc etc you have to go into DOWNLOAD MODE and use an official or unofficial tool to go back to stock. It will remove twrp root etc etc but at least you'll have a working device and you can start rooting again.
This is a guide for the 8.3 but it should work on yours.
To put your device in download mode turn it off, press and keep pressing vol+, then connect the cable. If the official tool isn't working, you can use lgflashtool 2014 and follow this guide (the only difference should be that the official tool download the factory image from the internet while the unofficial one let you use an already downloaded one. If you use the unofficial version, be sure to download the CORRECT firmware for your tablet. I don't know if at&t require a special version, look it up.
Having read this thread and trying everything here plus other things, I still have a bricked LG V410.
I'm using Linux. Doing lsusb shows the device, but thats about as far as it goes.
from lsusb: Bus 001 Device 012: ID 1004:61f1 LG Electronics, Inc.
from adb devices: List of devices attached
from mtp-detect: libmtp version: 1.1.8
Listing raw device(s)
Device 0 (VID=1004 and PID=61f1) is a LG Electronics Inc. Android phone (ID1).
Found 1 device(s):
LG Electronics Inc.: Android phone (ID1) (1004:61f1) @ bus 1, dev 12
Attempting to connect device(s)
PTP_ERROR_IO: failed to open session, trying again after resetting USB interface
LIBMTP libusb: Attempt to reset device
LIBMTP PANIC: failed to open session on second attempt
Unable to open raw device 0
OK.
So, it appears as though Linux can see the device, but that's about it. Interestingly, if I put the device into Download mode (holding down the Up Vol while plugging in the USB cable), Linux will not see the device.
I can also put it into Factory Reset mode using the combination of keys, but that just get it stuck at Factory Resetting on the screen. I've even left it like that overnight and it's still sitting like that the next day.
I'm open to any ideas you folks may have.
I have to backtrack a tad. Putting the device in Download mode, Linux DOES see the device in lsusb.
Bus 001 Device 013: ID 1004:633e LG Electronics, Inc.
and MTP-detect:
libmtp version: 1.1.8
Listing raw device(s)
Device 0 (VID=1004 and PID=633e) is UNKNOWN.
Please report this VID/PID and the device model to the libmtp development team
Found 1 device(s):
1004:633e @ bus 1, dev 13
Attempting to connect device(s)
PTP_ERROR_IO: failed to open session, trying again after resetting USB interface
LIBMTP libusb: Attempt to reset device
LIBMTP PANIC: failed to open session on second attempt
Unable to open raw device 0
OK.
Nothing showing in adb-detect.
dmesg shows:
usb 1-2: new high-speed USB device number 13 using ehci-pci
[25853.613194] usb 1-2: New USB device found, idVendor=1004, idProduct=633e
[25853.613211] usb 1-2: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3
[25853.613222] usb 1-2: Product: LGE Android Phone
[25853.613232] usb 1-2: Manufacturer: LG Electronics Inc.
[25853.613241] usb 1-2: SerialNumber: LGV410c72bceb9
Thank you so much!! Worked like a charm!
I can only boot to cyanogen recovery on my LG V410. But when I try to use adb for your fix, adb devices shows unauthorised. How can I get around that?
Helppp!!!
My lg g pad 7 LG-LK430 is soft brick,
when i turn it on it get stuck sprint spark boot screen but i can go into download mode ,recovery and i dont have a custom recovery
can u help me what i can do all the stuff i found is missing files like the the lg flash tool but i dont have the kdz file and i dont know how to use fastboot or adb
mychal86 said:
my lg g gpad 7 LG-LK430 is soft brick from this i try to do all of it when i turn it on it get stuck sprint spark boot screen and i can go into download mode and recovery but i dont have a custom recovery can u help me what i can do all the stuff i found is missing stuff the the lg flash tool but i dont have the kdz file and i dont know how to use fastboot
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I'm not trying to be a pain but when you use all lowercase *and* no punctuation it makes it really hard to read.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
I'm not trying to be a pain but when you use all lowercase *and* no punctuation it makes it really hard to read.
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hey look at it again i changed it
mychal86 said:
hey look at it again i changed it
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I have a VK810 otherwise I'd help, sometimes I can help with other variants depending on the issue - someone else will have to answer.
Thank you forever!!
Ive been trying to figure this out forever. My 5 y/o son thanks you too!
hi, i brick my v410, and i was able to enter download mode so, i use lg flashtool and flash this kdz v41007h_0.kdz the ATT test kdz, all god but i lost internal memory, only have 4 gb avaliable, any idea?
lineu94 said:
hi, i brick my v410, and i was able to enter download mode so, i use lg flashtool and flash this kdz v41007h_0.kdz the ATT test kdz, all god but i lost internal memory, only have 4 gb avaliable, any idea?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3232150
Sent from my Atari 2600
Hello,
I've done a lot of looking through these forums, so I can say that the following doesn't work:
* The solution where and adb command from the TWRP terminal (starting with if=dev/zero) does not work. It does not have the files/directories those commands look for.
* I will be currently trying the solution that boots into Linux and uses gdisk to manage partitions. I have hope in this one, but I am making a head start of looking for advice in case it doesn't.
Any .tot or .kdz methods are useless as my phone /cannot/ get into download mode. If there is a way of telling it to over a cable, like you can with fastboot, I would love to know.
How the problem happened:
Ironically when I finally settled with a rom and wasn't going to do any flashing in the near future, I decided to make a nandroid backup.
I watched its progress now and then and it was working regularly.
Once it finished, I slid to reboot, and walked away. When I came back, the phone was on the LG logo with pulsating blue/green LED.
I went to restore from the backup I had just made, and that's what really messed things up. Ever after, all directories are shown as empty, and if you tell TWRP to do any function like flashing or recovering, it starts, but then crashes and reboots.
To begin with, occasionally it /would/ show my directories populated as they had been... but the crash and reboot thing. Now it never shows anything in the directories.
Since then, I /did/ manage to get into Fastboot ONE TIME, but things didn't work out on the computer end for Flashtools because I was on my campus network.
I have held out for a similarly low odd since, but I have spent hours, and almost all the battery, holding the power up button different times and ways and plugging the USB cable in at different times and ways.
I had Xdabbeb's stock variant installed, XCeed kernel, latest TWRP (thank God for heat control or I would have a screwed screen by now!) and let me know if any other details would be helpful.
I'm about to boot into Linux, I'll see how far I can follow this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
Has anyone been in this spot? What worked?
EDIT: Ubuntu solution no good - my device does not show up as qhsusb_bulk or in sda or sdb tables.
EDIT: I MIRACULOUSLY got into fastboot! Instead of selecting power off or just holding power etc. in TWRP I said to reboot as system - holding the VolUp, even with the cable already plugged in, got me into FastBoot!
Trying the .tot method.
EDIT: I could weep. .tot failed because of
[ 8:50: 3] LAF_READ_GPT_FAILED
[ 8:50: 3] LAF_READ_GPT_FAILED.
[ 8:50: 3] LAF retrieveGPT() failed.
So I thought I should reboot it into download mode (which it was already in...) and I'm back to it being impossible to attain. What worked from TWRP the other time was just lucky.
Here's what I did when I royally screwed up my ls980:
I grabbed SRKTool and nuked my download mode. Then when attempting to enter download mode I was instead kicked into fastboot. From there I flashed stock partition images (in my case aboot, boot, laf, and recovery), rebooted into download mode (which should be restored when the laf partition is flashed), and then was able to flash a stock tot with the LG software. If your tot flash fails because of a device name mismatch I can help you with the hex editing of the tot file as well.
All data lost, but phone was unbricked.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
dgranillo said:
Here's what I did when I royally screwed up my ls980:
I grabbed SRKTool and nuked my download mode. Then when attempting to enter download mode I was instead kicked into fastboot. From there I flashed stock partition images (in my case aboot, boot, laf, and recovery), rebooted into download mode (which should be restored when the laf partition is flashed), and then was able to flash a stock tot with the LG software. If your tot flash fails because of a device name mismatch I can help you with the hex editing of the tot file as well.
All data lost, but phone was unbricked.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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dgranillo, I greatly appreciate your reply.
I managed to get it into download mode one more time (the rate must have been 1 in 80 or fewer, but I had no choice!), and flashed a .tot file (an old one... Jellybean!)
Ever since then, I have been able get into download mode as easily as it should be. One or two things to note though.
Any further flashing of .tot files ends at 6% with the exact same errors as pre-"fix".
Even the successful flash didn't boot successfully at the end, but had a red-triangle android figure
Sometimes it boots successfully into the stock rom, but others it goes into LG logo and blue/green LED, as before.
After a successful boot, it will die/go back into a boot loop some time soon after.
This leads me to think that a significant part of this all happening (I mean, I only did a nandroid backup to start this all off...) is a hardware issue, maybe to do with the flash storage.
By huge luck, I am withing the last 2-3 days of the 30 day period after buying it refurbished from a seller who gives full refunds including postage. Convinced something's not quite right with the hardware, I will be sending it back. I simply can't waste any more time I could be spending with my wife, or out of a returnable period, seeing if there is a fix to it.
Like I said, it means a lot that you would respond to help. Maybe parts of this are useful to someone. Thank you!
Any advice on removing the "rooted" red writing from the download mode screen? Especially as I'm pretty sure it isn't any more.
That is beyond my knowledge. I'm sorry. Haven't seen or read about anything like that before.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
dgranillo said:
That is beyond my knowledge. I'm sorry. Haven't seen or read about anything like that before.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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dgranillo, I am sincerely thankful for the time and consideration that you have given my problem.
I will mark this as solved because I did get past the initial problem, and I am thinking the further problems might be hardware.
Thank you again.
EDIT: I can't see how to edit the topic title, perhaps a mod has to mark it as solved.
[WORKED FOR ME ON STOCK KK WITH STOCK RECOVERY]
This guide will prepare you well to battle against all the Fake/Refurbished LG G3's present in the Market.
I recently upgraded to LG G3 D855 and was faced with alarming numbers of Refurbs.
In this guide, i'll explain each and every step that I produced to avoid any refurbished or Fake G3
Q.What the heck is 'Refurbished'?
Well, you already know its basic meaning but i'll ponder upon the Refurbished G3 D855.
Refurbished G3's typically show D855 in the 'About Screen' and even you can put the Hidden Menu Code i.e 3845#*855#. Almost all assume that its an ORIGINAL/GENUINE D855. In most cases, that's not true lad :crying:. All D855 Refurbs got D850/VS985/LS990 mobo and thus you will not be able to mess with it or even install a Custom ROM on it. Above all, it's a Fake one Dude! That's not what you paid for.
Now if you follow each and every step carefully, even if you are a noob, you'll eventually end up with a Genuine D855 :good:
Things you need BEFORE buying..
1. Laptop/PC
2. Attached adb files within this thread.
3. Data Cable.
Instructions:
1. Enable Android Debugging by hoping into Developers Options.
2.Go to Setting->General->About->Software Info->Build Number [Write it down as you'll need this Later!]
3.Change the Connection mode to MTP.
4.After extracting the attached folder, Right Click on it WHILE holding the Shift key. Now click on "Open command Window here" and type the following commands.
adb devices
[Now you'll see an Authentication Box on your device, check trust this computer and hit OK]
Now Type,
adb reboot recovery
Here comes the moment of truth
At top of the recovery screen you'll either see D850/VS985/LS990 or your Build Number. It's quite obvious that if your Build Number appears, you got a Genuine D855. If you get some other crap written there then all my apologies with you mate!
PS: I didn't include the IMEI check as all these Refurb phones come with Original D855 IMEI. Never Trust the IMEI check under no circumstances!
Troubleshooting:
Q.'Device Not found' Error after following the set of adb commands?
Make sure after typing 'adb devices' you get the 'Android USB Debugging' Dialog on your device, else you can try reconnecting the cable or even using another port on your Laptop/PC.
Q.My Phone booted into TWRP/CWM?
Well, that happened with a friend of mine and now it's quite tricky to check if it's a D855 or any other. You can try making a backup of EFS (or any other partiton) and reboot your device after that. Now browse into TWRP folder and hop into Backups folder. If you see a LGD850xxxxx (or anything like LGVS985xxxx etc) then it's a refurb set else if you see LGD855xxxxx, you can calm down now as it's a D855.
Good Luck, Hit 'Thanks' if this saved your a**[emoji14]
I got mine refurbished, but it's genuine! Thanks for the guide, saved my butt, haha!
(insert witty signature here...)
WARNING : this could hard reset your infomation
Duckscreen said:
WARNING : this could hard reset your infomation
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No it doesn't.
I saw my build number, but why did I get the service disabled after Lollipop update
Cz it only works with Stock KK with Stock Recovery.
need to confirm...
Stvn77 said:
need to confirm...
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It says d850. What more do you need
thanks
well... i just send phone back for refund... waiting for new one to arrive...
thanks!!!!
i got below error
adb reboot recovery
error: more than one device and emulator
HANGMAN82 said:
i got below error
adb reboot recovery
error: more than one device and emulator
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Try restarting device or your pc
So, basically, you just entered recovery mode, yes? Can't we just use hardware button combinations (power vol down) to enter recovery mode instead? Does it had any differences?
I am planning to buy a second-hand G3 and I need a LOT of fake checks to test...
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souler456 said:
So, basically, you just entered recovery mode, yes? Can't we just use hardware button combinations (power vol down) to enter recovery mode instead? Does it had any differences?
I am planning to buy a second-hand G3 and I need a LOT of fake checks to test...
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Technically, Yes! You just gotta enter Recovery Mode. I didn't check if Hardware Buttons work or not on Stock KK Recovery.
Can you post the Results? I'll update the guide then.
ghayyurious said:
Technically, Yes! You just gotta enter Recovery Mode. I didn't check if Hardware Buttons work or not on Stock KK Recovery.
Can you post the Results? I'll update the guide then.
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I'm pretty sure that will lead to a factory reset
Art Vanderlay said:
I'm pretty sure that will lead to a factory reset
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Exactly, Hardware Button combo would let to a Factory reset. The only solution is to access Recovery via adb.
LG G3 D855. Can't upgrade KK to MM
Hi,
I recently bought a "LG G3 D855 32GB 4G LTE Unlocked" from amazon which came with Android KK. Everything looked genuine. But for the life of me, I just couldn't upgrade to MM neither with LGUP or LG Flash Tool. I checked everything. TWICE ! Made sure I had the right USB drivers, run the tools as Administrator, redownloaded the kdz file a number of times. Nothing. So I suspected it might be either fake or refurbished. I tried what was suggested here and I couldn't get to what I was expecting to be the recovery mode. The phone just factory resets and boots up, or if I use adb shell as advised it just reboots. What am I missing ?
Thanks.
zinahe said:
Hi,
I recently bought a "LG G3 D855 32GB 4G LTE Unlocked" from amazon which came with Android KK. Everything looked genuine. But for the life of me, I just couldn't upgrade to MM neither with LGUP or LG Flash Tool. I checked everything. TWICE ! Made sure I had the right USB drivers, run the tools as Administrator, redownloaded the kdz file a number of times. Nothing. So I suspected it might be either fake or refurbished. I tried what was suggested here and I couldn't get to what I was expecting to be the recovery mode. The phone just factory resets and boots up, or if I use adb shell as advised it just reboots. What am I missing ?
Thanks.
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You can get Lollipop OTA upgrade to make sure you have got the genuine version if the lollipop OTA works on your device.
and
Also have you downloaded the correct drivers, have proper USB cable and booted phone into download mode to apply KDZ update. If it still don't work then give a try to tot method.
zinahe said:
Hi,
I recently bought a "LG G3 D855 32GB 4G LTE Unlocked" from amazon which came with Android KK. Everything looked genuine. But for the life of me, I just couldn't upgrade to MM neither with LGUP or LG Flash Tool. I checked everything. TWICE ! Made sure I had the right USB drivers, run the tools as Administrator, redownloaded the kdz file a number of times. Nothing. So I suspected it might be either fake or refurbished. I tried what was suggested here and I couldn't get to what I was expecting to be the recovery mode. The phone just factory resets and boots up, or if I use adb shell as advised it just reboots. What am I missing ?
Thanks.
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Well the procedure i produced worked on various genuine/fake G3's. Hardware Button combo would definitely let to a factory reset so *The Only* way to access Recovery is via adb shell and make sure you type the whole command i.e "adb reboot recovery"
ghayyurious said:
Well the procedure i produced worked on various genuine/fake G3's. Hardware Button combo would definitely let to a factory reset so *The Only* way to access Recovery is via adb shell and make sure you type the whole command i.e "adb reboot recovery"
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For now, I have sent the phone back to amazon. Hopefully I'll be getting a replacement in a few days. I'll try again and report back here. Can you confirm if i don't have to root the phone and install a custom recovery tool before running "adb reboot recovery" ?
Thanks,
I'm confused
I was under the impression that refurbished phones were the exact same thing except they have to go through more checks after they have been fixed. What am I missing?
I was trying to update with LGUP application for firmware update but didn't success, so I removed the USB cable and pressed Volume down and power button to restart. But it went straight into Firmware Update and LGUP application can't find the port.
So, my phone is stucking in Firmware update screen, please help me how to restore the firmware and get out from Firmware Update screen, many thanks and greatly appreciated.
Hold the power button until you get a black screen. Download LG Mobile Support tool and the LG Drivers. Plug USB In and then hold the Power + Volume Up key. On your screen, click Upgrade Recovery. From there, you can do a factory reset through download mode of your phone.
Enter download mode and connect the phone in the PC. Download LG brige and open it. When you are inside the programe you will see a window of Software update enter here and there is an option that is for bad installation otas (to reinstall and correct errors). Use this and I think this will handle.
Another option I think is using LG Up you will see your device in download mode. Try to enter download mode and see if this works also.
Thanks both - I ran into a similar situation. I pulled down both the 11a and 14a KDZ files, and used UpperCut and LGUP to flash first the 14a and then the 11a image. Unfortunately in both cases after LGUP does its thing, I'm getting the LG logo, followed by fastboot screen.
I cannot reboot to get past it, and I cannot flash recovery (it says the boot loader is locked). I cannot flash the Unlock.bin from LG because apparently the KDZ re-enabled the software lock prohibiting bootloader unlocks.
So I'm suck with a phone that will only boot into fastboot, stock recovery or into download mode, and I cannot figure out how to get back to something functional. I've tried reflashing with LGUP - that doesn't work. And the LG Bridge "Update Error Recovery" option gives an error "Connect your mobile device to the USB Port" even though it is, and the LG USB drivers are installed.
Would appreciate any pointers someone could offer.
gewecht said:
Thanks both - I ran into a similar situation. I pulled down both the 11a and 14a KDZ files, and used UpperCut and LGUP to flash first the 14a and then the 11a image. Unfortunately in both cases after LGUP does its thing, I'm getting the LG logo, followed by fastboot screen.
I cannot reboot to get past it, and I cannot flash recovery (it says the boot loader is locked). I cannot flash the Unlock.bin from LG because apparently the KDZ re-enabled the software lock prohibiting bootloader unlocks.
So I'm suck with a phone that will only boot into fastboot, stock recovery or into download mode, and I cannot figure out how to get back to something functional. I've tried reflashing with LGUP - that doesn't work. And the LG Bridge "Update Error Recovery" option gives an error "Connect your mobile device to the USB Port" even though it is, and the LG USB drivers are installed.
Would appreciate any pointers someone could offer.
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In older LG phones work LG Flashtool (2014)...Maybe with this you can flash KDZ firmware https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
gewecht said:
Thanks both - I ran into a similar situation. I pulled down both the 11a and 14a KDZ files, and used UpperCut and LGUP to flash first the 14a and then the 11a image. Unfortunately in both cases after LGUP does its thing, I'm getting the LG logo, followed by fastboot screen.
I cannot reboot to get past it, and I cannot flash recovery (it says the boot loader is locked). I cannot flash the Unlock.bin from LG because apparently the KDZ re-enabled the software lock prohibiting bootloader unlocks.
So I'm suck with a phone that will only boot into fastboot, stock recovery or into download mode, and I cannot figure out how to get back to something functional. I've tried reflashing with LGUP - that doesn't work. And the LG Bridge "Update Error Recovery" option gives an error "Connect your mobile device to the USB Port" even though it is, and the LG USB drivers are installed.
Would appreciate any pointers someone could offer.
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I have the same issue - I was on Lineage os and flashing the OTA update caused bootloop to recovery. So I wanted to flash back to stock using LGUP and 14A. I did that before without issues.
This time though all installed fine but after reboot the phone immediately goes to fastboot, exactly as described above. I just spend several hours trying to fix it but with no results. The LG Bridge won't recognize the phone no matter what I do in Windows (tried 3 different PCs). On a Mac it will start connecting and will end up saying "you need to enable MTP connection".
From what I garther the stock rom flashed fine - the factory reset works, even shows "erasing data", the LG UP recognizes the phone as 14A (I tried 11A, 13A too - seems to install fine but goes immediately to fastboot after reboot).
The only thing I realized I did different when flashing the stock rom with LGUP was not using the original LG USB cable. But reflashing with original cable makes not difference now - still going to fastboot.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Have you guys been able to do the Upgrade recovery in the LG support tool? Did it work? It starts fine for me but after downloading the recovery file I always get and error, see the screenshot.
I was able to grab the kdz file and tried to flash it with LGUP but still the same thing. It seems like it flashes fine but after reboot it immediately goes to fastboot
kloubik said:
Have you guys been able to do the Upgrade recovery in the LG support tool? Did it work? It starts fine for me but after downloading the recovery file I always get and error, see the screenshot.
I was able to grab the kdz file and tried to flash it with LGUP but still the same thing. It seems like it flashes fine but after reboot it immediately goes to fastboot
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Sadly I'm in the same boat as well. I'll pull some of their error messages I've gotten with LG Flash Tool this afternoon. I've tried 2014 and 2017. Both to no success.
I suspect it may be something with the /misc partition. Im going out on a limb, but I'm guessing that the AOSP and Lineage ROMs may touch misc. That partition may have some key identifiers for the LG tools. And the KDZ doesn't have a misc partition embedded inside it.
I was hoping the kdz file I was able to grab from the Lg Support tool would be different from regular stock rom 14a that is available around the internet but it appears to be exactly the same file (based on the file size). My original hope was that the file would support "Refurbish" option in the LGUP tool but it only works with "Upgrade".
I wonder if the "Refurbish" option would fix this and re-flashed all partitions - if only we could find a kdz file that would work with the refurbish option. So far all files I tried (11a, 13a, 14a) only support the upgrade option.
Thanks for all of your helps, I used LGUP and WondersMobile application on the computer and LGUP can not see the port. I did un-install the WondersMobile and LGUP can see the port and finally upgraded to latest firmware.
gewecht said:
Thanks both - I ran into a similar situation. I pulled down both the 11a and 14a KDZ files, and used UpperCut and LGUP to flash first the 14a and then the 11a image. Unfortunately in both cases after LGUP does its thing, I'm getting the LG logo, followed by fastboot screen.
I cannot reboot to get past it, and I cannot flash recovery (it says the boot loader is locked). I cannot flash the Unlock.bin from LG because apparently the KDZ re-enabled the software lock prohibiting bootloader unlocks.
So I'm suck with a phone that will only boot into fastboot, stock recovery or into download mode, and I cannot figure out how to get back to something functional. I've tried reflashing with LGUP - that doesn't work. And the LG Bridge "Update Error Recovery" option gives an error "Connect your mobile device to the USB Port" even though it is, and the LG USB drivers are installed.
Would appreciate any pointers someone could offer.
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kloubik said:
I have the same issue - I was on Lineage os and flashing the OTA update caused bootloop to recovery. So I wanted to flash back to stock using LGUP and 14A. I did that before without issues.
This time though all installed fine but after reboot the phone immediately goes to fastboot, exactly as described above. I just spend several hours trying to fix it but with no results. The LG Bridge won't recognize the phone no matter what I do in Windows (tried 3 different PCs). On a Mac it will start connecting and will end up saying "you need to enable MTP connection".
From what I garther the stock rom flashed fine - the factory reset works, even shows "erasing data", the LG UP recognizes the phone as 14A (I tried 11A, 13A too - seems to install fine but goes immediately to fastboot after reboot).
The only thing I realized I did different when flashing the stock rom with LGUP was not using the original LG USB cable. But reflashing with original cable makes not difference now - still going to fastboot.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I too am having same problem. I've tried all the images from 11A to 14A, all of them flash with no errors on LGUP and every time LGUP detects the phone as having the last version flashed. Unfortunately, the phone also boots to fastboot every time. Nothing else to add to your descriptions at this time I'm afraid...
gewecht said:
Sadly I'm in the same boat as well. I'll pull some of their error messages I've gotten with LG Flash Tool this afternoon. I've tried 2014 and 2017. Both to no success.
I suspect it may be something with the /misc partition. Im going out on a limb, but I'm guessing that the AOSP and Lineage ROMs may touch misc. That partition may have some key identifiers for the LG tools. And the KDZ doesn't have a misc partition embedded inside it.
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I am absolutely positive my problem is at least in part due to a messed up /misc partition though. @gqo actually described what I did pretty thoroughly in his thread, albeit in a G5. Post #9 has the fix but it didn't work for me.
I've also stumbled upon a menu under the Firmware Update screen that I had never seen before and cannot fin any mention to... Would any of you guys know what it is for? It reads something like:
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** SELECT MENU **
** Select : Power Key(Long) **
** Move : Power Key(Short) **
-> MA-USB(WIFI) DL
POWER OFF
PHONE INFO
BACK
Okay, I figured it out. The menu, at least the first option, appears to be for Wi-Fi firmware update. I wonder what file the phone actually downloads... And if it would be able to fix our phones. The only unprotected network I had in hand was a mobile hotspot in my not-so-LTE Nexus 5, so I got as far the firmware download start but didn't risk it on such a slow and unpredictable network. On top of that my Nexus 5 has also gotten pretty good at bootlooping, that's why I got this G6 in the first place. If anyone out there has a reliable unprotected network and nerves of steel it could be interesting to see if the outcome of this update is different from the LGUP one.
How do you access this menu?
What I started working on yesterday is trying to build a image file for the Qualcomm Flash Image loader and see if I can flash the phone using this tool... But I have never used this tool before, right now it does not detect my phone - I need to work on that + see if I can correctly build the image file from kdz. I found some youtube step by step tutorials so we will see. I will post update on the progress tonight or tomorrow.
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How do you access this menu?
What I started working on yesterday is trying to build a image file for the Qualcomm Flash Image loader and see if I can flash the phone using this tool... But I have never used this tool before, right now it does not detect my phone - I need to work on that + see if I can correctly build the image file from kdz. I found some youtube step by step tutorials so we will see. I will post update on the progress tonight or tomorrow.
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I'm not sure if there's a better way to do it, but I access it by removing the usb cable after I successfully get in Download Mode. Then I'm not sure if there's any specific key combo, I've been randomly pressing the power and the volume down buttons and at some point I get into that menu. In the menu though, for some reason, I think I can only select an option if I long press both the volume down and power buttons. The "POWER OFF" option has come in handy because so far is the only way I can actually turn my phone off. The "PHONE INFO" hasn't worked for me yet. The menu also reacts when you add/remove the microsd card... I wonder if it can be used for something other than a WiFi firmware upgrade. I haven't had the chance to connect the phone to a computer to see how the device is recognized, if at all.
And that image you're working on sounds like a neat idea, I wish I could help but I'm afraid I wouldn't have the skill. I may be able to test though. Anyway, Godspeed!
Unundra said:
I too am having same problem. I've tried all the images from 11A to 14A, all of them flash with no errors on LGUP and every time LGUP detects the phone as having the last version flashed. Unfortunately, the phone also boots to fastboot every time. Nothing else to add to your descriptions at this time I'm afraid...
I am absolutely positive my problem is at least in part due to a messed up /misc partition though. @gqo actually described what I did pretty thoroughly in his thread, albeit in a G5. Post #9 has the fix but it didn't work for me.
I've also stumbled upon a menu under the Firmware Update screen that I had never seen before and cannot fin any mention to... Would any of you guys know what it is for? It reads something like:
Code:
** SELECT MENU **
** Select : Power Key(Long) **
** Move : Power Key(Short) **
-> MA-USB(WIFI) DL
POWER OFF
PHONE INFO
BACK
Okay, I figured it out. The menu, at least the first option, appears to be for Wi-Fi firmware update. I wonder what file the phone actually downloads... And if it would be able to fix our phones. The only unprotected network I had in hand was a mobile hotspot in my not-so-LTE Nexus 5, so I got as far the firmware download start but didn't risk it on such a slow and unpredictable network. On top of that my Nexus 5 has also gotten pretty good at bootlooping, that's why I got this G6 in the first place. If anyone out there has a reliable unprotected network and nerves of steel it could be interesting to see if the outcome of this update is different from the LGUP one.
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I'll play around a bit and see if I can land on this menu. At this point I'll try anything. I'm on an iPhone until I get this fixed - so I'm motivated!
I can setup an open guest network off my main wi-fi this evening and see what I can find out.
EDIT Sorry, I tried playing around here, but I couldn't figure out how to get back into the the menu you uncovered. If you could give some instructions on how to do it, I'm happy to give it a shot on my device.
I was able to access the menu today...what worked for me was at the firmware screen unplug the usb cable and then press volume down and power button three times quickly. I tried to connect to a wifi and it does not really do anything. I think it just establishes wifi connection but it does not download anything on it's own - it's waiting for another connection.
Also I got stuck with building the image file from kdz, it has no information on partitions. At this point I decided to ship to LG for a quote and will see how much they will ask for a reflash.
I got as far as selecting a network and getting some sort of a download start screen, but I interrupted it right away so I wasn't sure the download would actually go through... Apparently it does not. If this menu has some sort of flashing capabilities though, it might be worth checking how secure it is. If someone can get it to download and flash a modded file perhaps there could be a chance of flashing a custom recovery or something... I'm thinking about those guys that have an unlockable bootloader (which we ironically also have now).
Anyway, all of this goes well beyond my skill so I followed your example and submitted a repair service request to LG. It'll take quite long but shipping is free, so I figured I'd give it a try. I'm assuming this is an easy fix with the right software tools, so I hope LG doesn't overcharge for it. I'm even half hoping they'll do it under the limited warranty... If I recall correctly unlocking the bootloader doesn't immediately void all warranty, there's room to prove the bootloader was never actually unlocked. And after all LG does say that once unlocked, it cannot be undone and our phones are, in fact, running stock firmware and have a locked bootloader.
Update: My phone was received today by LG. In LG's Track Repair page, the status briefly showed as Undergoing Diagnostic but quickly moved to Repair In Progress, it's current status. Given that LG was supposed to contact me in case the repair was not covered by the limited warranty, meaning that an extra fee would've to be paid, I'm assuming the phone will be fixed (if possible, that is) free of charge. I will update you guys again soon, but if anyone out there is still struggling with this issue I'd recommend considering sending the phone to LG.
I have the exact same problem. Please keep us in the loop of what happens to your phone with LG
My phone has been received by LG for this issue on 9/26. It quickly moved through diagnostic to "repair in progress" on the first day plus showed ETA back to me in 6 business days. Ever since that it's stuck in that mode, no update or contact from LG. I check the status every day - every day it says the same - ETA 6 business days. It's been a week and half now with no update. I kind of expected it's going to take 2-3 weeks but annoyed that they say 6 days ETA and then you don't hear from anyone for almost 2 weeks with no change in status.
Update #2: The status finally moved to Shipped To Customer. I haven't been contacted by LG yet, so I guess the phone could've been shipped fixed as much as it could've been shipped as is for being unfixable. Either way, I wasn't and most likely won't be charged. FedEx hasn't got an ETA for the delivery, but I'll let you guys know as soon as I get my phone back.
Edit: Got an e-mail from LG. It reads something like:
Defect: Software failure
Payment Type: NOT APPLICABLE
Repair Results: S/W upgrade (download)
Repair Cost: $ 0.00
Warranty Status: In Warranty
Tax: $ 0.00
Total: $ 0.00
I guess I got away with it, I hope you guys do too.
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