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[guide] install at&t kitkat e980 stock flash + root + recovery - complete wipe !
FOR AT&T LG E980:
Basically, from my experience I put together this guide for anyone who wishes to flash a complete stock AT&T KitKat from .TOT file and the root and add recovery.
All the steps are what I have gathered from around the forums, SO I WILL GIVE CREDIT FOR STEPS THAT ARE OUTLINED BY OTHERS. These people helped by their postings.
FLASHING TOT FILES:
1. The BEST - I think a lot of us can agree - thread for the LG E980 flashing with STOCK firmware is this by HYELTON http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44983841&postcount=1
STOP OVER THERE AND GIVE THE MAN SOME LOVE AND THANKS !!!!
.TOT files and .Kdz files for all versions can be found at Hyelton's thread above. Also, more details for flashing .TOT vs .Kdz files there. Below is some tips from my experience.
Here is the exact TOT file I used: http://www.mediafire.com/download/djjmck2eost77e3/BIN_LGE980AT-00-V20g-ATT-US-APR-28-2014+0.tot
SOME OF MY TIPS: FROM MY EXPERIENCES
2. The only hitch is getting LGFlash Tools and hacking it. I tried the links on Hyelton’s thread but some are now too new to be hackable. For example, one must find the reg key for the new version of LGTools he links to. Megalock.dll is hit-or-miss. There are other ways for sure but I did not bother further.
3. I found that lower versions of LG Flash Tool (v 1.4.1330R) works just fine.
EDIT: The latest version of LG Flash Tools is here http://www.mediafire.com/download/6g1uyoz2zsiqq1c/LG+Phone+Flash+Stuff.rar
And it contains the DLL to be used during flashing. I STRONGLY SUGGEST USING THIS. You MUST -MUST- TURN OFF INTERNET WHEN USING FLASH TOOLS. This pack contains the full software, and dll files. I have flashed using just this package >10 times at least while testing roms
a.Connect phone and let Windows install drivers. In my case, Windows 8 default were just fine.
b.Put your phone in download mode.
c.Connect it to your computer. In case of windows 8 the windows default drivers work fine.
d.Follow Hyelton’s steps.
EDIT: See posts #32and #33 in this thread. Do not go back to download. But wait for fastboot to install. See post #33 for this. Just wait patiently, the phone will reboot to full normal mode/setup screen, then the LG tools will say pass. BE VERY PATIENT.
ROOTING AND RECOVERY:
ROOTING:
THANKS TO jarari2:
1.This method here works just fine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699067
Simple bat file method. Turn ON USB Debugging before trying.
2.RECOVERY:
THANKS TO hoangnova AT http://lgviet.com/forum/threads/moi-thu-ve-lg-g-pro-4-4-2-root-recovery-kdz.14841/
** Download and move following file to phone.
** https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4vSbKccbcIOV1NjMDlqWUdmVm8/edit?pli=1
OR
** https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=1F371A0EDB2BC3A6!107
** Run apk. Done.
You should have a full stock KitKat + Rooted + Recovery… Enjoy!!
If this guide helped you, you can buy me a beer/coffee or any such wonderful drink.
chappatti said:
FOR AT&T LG E980:
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If this guide helped you, you can buy me a beer/coffee or any such wonderful drink.
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The download on the google drive says it's non-existent.
Nice guide. Thanks!
jdk2 said:
The download on the google drive says it's non-existent.
Edit: Here's the file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2715141&d=1398757138
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THANKS ! Fixed !!
Where can I find the .TOT file?
ducktat said:
Where can I find the .TOT file?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44983841&postcount=1
ducktat said:
Where can I find the .TOT file?
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I decided to just link directly to the actual TOT file I used.....!
Link in OP.
Roots Perfectly
Upgraded to KK 4.4.2 via OTA and rooted follow the directions contained here and every worked perfectly! Thanks for gathering the information!
MDMTahiti said:
Upgraded to KK 4.4.2 via OTA and rooted follow the directions contained here and every worked perfectly! Thanks for gathering the information!
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No Problem.
To do the OTA I guess you went back to complete stock ? Yeah, that is a good option too....! Only, it requires one extra flash (going back to stock!)
Just for info, can you please add the steps to your post.
Thanks.
Where to download AT&T kitkat upgrade ?
lchen5 said:
Where to download AT&T kitkat upgrade ?
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In the OP and in my thread
hyelton said:
In the OP and in my thread
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Hey, hyelton, thanks for visiting,,!
The steps
chappatti said:
No Problem.
To do the OTA I guess you went back to complete stock ? Yeah, that is a good option too....! Only, it requires one extra flash (going back to stock!)
Just for info, can you please add the steps to your post.
Thanks.
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I went back to pure stock and no custom recovery, then did the 10p update - I found that the update to 10p would not work with other than stock recovery. I then just used the settings query for OTA update, downloaded and installed - all my programs and data were intact after the update, except apps requiring root would not run correctly. I then followed your steps to root. I still have the stock recovery at this point. KitKat runs great.
MDMTahiti said:
I went back to pure stock and no custom recovery, then did the 10p update - I found that the update to 10p would not work with other than stock recovery. I then just used the settings query for OTA update, downloaded and installed - all my programs and data were intact after the update, except apps requiring root would not run correctly. I then followed your steps to root. I still have the stock recovery at this point. KitKat runs great.
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So when going back to complete stock the 10p, how did you keep apps, settings if you used odin.? Just interested in your procedure since obviously OTA on stock will retain programs and settings.
It just worked...
chappatti said:
So when going back to complete stock the 10p, how did you keep apps, settings if you used odin.? Just interested in your procedure since obviously OTA on stock will retain programs and settings.
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Honestly, I don't know. I had been flashing lots of different ROMS and then went back the total day 1 stock. I then updated OTA to 10p a couple of months ago and rooted but did not flash a custom recovery. I then heard that 4.4.2 was available, checked via the about link and downloaded. All the apps and data stayed in place. I then rooted and have yet to flash a custom recovery. I'm sorry I can't give you more detail. But I can tell you that I seem to have better battery life, and I had to pair my phone to my car again. Good luck.
i miss network connection
hi, i follow your steps, and it worked, i have KK now on my e980.
but... sometimes i lost my network connection, and it returns in a minute or two
any ideas?
With the recovery installed from this thread. Can we flash non stock custom roms or just stock roms.
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Problems flashing.
Hey! I can't flash the .TOT, the Flash Tool doesn't recognize port COM41, or any other. I go to device administrator, and there's my phone as port 41, but the Flashing Tool doesn't. Any ideas?!
Ink Rampant Wolf said:
Hey! I can't flash the .TOT, the Flash Tool doesn't recognize port COM41, or any other. I go to device administrator, and there's my phone as port 41, but the Flashing Tool doesn't. Any ideas?!
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Here is the detailed thread for using Lg flash tool. Http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f17...flashv141-free-no-need-b2b-user-pass-1628819/
I guess you changed yiu computer date and time before using it as mentioned in OP??
Also what Rom are you coming from? Is your bootloader unlocked/lokified?
Can you guys help me out? I already rooted using towelroot. Is it possible to just install the apk for recovery without doing the other steps?
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Jacob030 said:
Can you guys help me out? I already rooted using towelroot. Is it possible to just install the apk for recovery without doing the other steps?
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I have not used towelroot ever. BUT, I do not see why you cannot add a recovery irrespective of root method. I have done this mtself.
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Hi,
I am just writing these steps to help those who want to downgrade from KK to JB due to any reason. Please use these steps at your own risk.
Some Background:
Recently I updated my Razr M to KK, it was Locked and Unrooted, but with the help of Twelroot and Motopocalypse I rooted and unlocked the BL.
Now somehow I didn't like the KK and wanted to go back to JB 4.1.2 because I was now having unlocked BL and rooted phone so it was easy but need to follow some steps to successfully downgrade to JB. So an unlocked BL and rooted with KK is must.
Prerequisite:
USB drivers for Razr M must be installed before proceeding.
Steps:
1. download the firmware file [Android 4.1.2
Blur_Version.98.30.1.XT907.Verizon.en.US] from http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=8
2. extract the above archive and replace the XML file with the one in attachment.
3. put the phone into fastboot mode and flash the firmware with RSD Lite (attached)
4. reboot and now you have JB 4.1.2
If you want to install root application again and also want to flash custom recovery then please follow the Post#5 [ATTACK] (thanks ATTACK)
Note : for custom recovery you will need the fastboot.exe if you don't have it then install minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.1.3_setup.exe(attached).
Put the phone in fastboot mode, copy the recovery to c:\ and execute the below command :
fastboot flash recovery [Path to recovery image]
If it help you then don't forget to press Thanks button !
Forgive my ignorance but this won't downgrade the kernel will it? I'm hoping it's possible to go from the newest OTA to the stable CM11 but I'm guessing this is new kernel JB. Either way thanks if I can't go to stable CM11 I'll stick with rooted 4.1.2.
Once you have a unlocked bootloader, you do not need to use "root programs". All you need to do is flash a custom recovery via Mfastboot / fastboot then flash SuperSU / Superuser.
In dhacker29's folder there are 2 different recoveries.
"msm8960" is for 4.1.2
"KITKAT" is for 4.4.2
ATTACK said:
Once you have a unlocked bootloader, you do not need to use "root programs". All you need to do is flash a custom recovery via Mfastboot / fastboot then flash SuperSU / Superuser.
In dhacker29's folder there are 2 different recoveries.
"msm8960" is for 4.1.2
"KITKAT" is for 4.4.2
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thanks ATTACK, can you please point out that which recovery is specially for 4.1.2 because there are a lot of recoveries with msm8960 in Dhacker29's folder.
One more thing if you have flashable Su and busybox zip then please attach it , i will update the OP.
thanks alot.
DHACKER29's FOLDER
- LINK
JELLYBEAN 4.1.2 RECOVERIES
- CWM-6.0.4.6-swipe-moto_msm8960
- TWRP-2.7.0.0-moto_msm8960-hdpi
KITKAT 4.4.2 RECOVERIES
- CWM6049-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT
- TWRP2710-RAZR_M-KITKAT
SUPERUSER - I'm just going to link to Chainfire's thread, Direct people to download from there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
BUSYBOX
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.timos.busyboxonrails
Could you go back to KK when you've downgraded to JB? Just asking this question early before the CM11 M8 release and the transition occurs.
TheForceUnleashed said:
Could you go back to KK when you've downgraded to JB? Just asking this question early before the CM11 M8 release and the transition occurs.
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Yes.
ATTACK said:
Yes.
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So just by flashing the KK firmware in RSD without any changes to the xml? Sorry for the noob questions, I realize how easy this phone can be bricked and I want to avoid it.
TheForceUnleashed said:
So just by flashing the KK firmware in RSD without any changes to the xml? Sorry for the noob questions, I realize how easy this phone can be bricked and I want to avoid it.
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I see don't why you would need to. It would be just like restoring stock firmware via RSD Lite.
When I try to flash this, I get Failure on 2/20, sbl1
jrk190 said:
When I try to flash this, I get Failure on 2/20, sbl1
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Did you replace the XML file included in attachment?
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Sure did. I can't even restore to 4.4.2, I'm stuck on a broken system with no wifi or signal. This sucks...
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is this sure it works? i read the feedback so,me user try it failed?
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Sure did. I can't even restore to 4.4.2, I'm stuck on a broken system with no wifi or signal. This sucks...
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Can you please post the error that is displayed in RSD Lite ?
The steps are tested by my 2 times, and there shouldn't be any problem. Make sure you have installed the correct drivers.
Please ensure that your bootloader is unlocked and shows BL unlocked status code 3 on BL screen.
I was also able to successfully flash back to JB with House of Moto via fast boot and full data wipe. It would not work with Universal or Keep Data, had to do full data wipe. Just another alternative :good:
xKroniK13x said:
I was also able to successfully flash back to JB with House of Moto via fast boot and full data wipe. It would not work with Universal or Keep Data, had to do full data wipe. Just another alternative :good:
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I have used my method two time successfully, just follow the steps described in OP.
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Thanks You Its a Success Downgrade From 4.4 stock > CM11 > Stock rom 4.1 Thank you so much !!!
For those undergoing the downgrade process in RSD Lite and it takes forever for it to finish and the system ends up without data/signal, you need to RSD Lite flash again in order to regain signal. I believe the flashing was sluggish due to the jump from 4.4.2 to 4.1.2 and the many changes that were reflashed.
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We have a wiener!
Thank you so much for the guide. After a lot of trial and error (mostly error), I thought that I had bricked my lovely XT907. I finally restored KitKat by flashing the 4.4.2 firmware with the edited XML file (deleting lines with "Getvar", "var" and "oem" in them), then followed your guide to the letter and found myself with a perfectly functional phone once again. No more sticky fastboot loops or audio-related crashes for me!
Lovely guide - thanks again! :laugh:
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What functionality does Busybox add? The description on the Play page is woefully sparse.
Thanks!
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I *DON'T see why you would need to. It would be just like restoring stock firmware via RSD Lite.
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Hi all guys, i've got some issues wit my P6.
After upgrading to 4.4 i've decided to come back to 125 or 132, but i can't succed following ANY of the guides in the forum. And, belive me, i've tried for weeks.
Now, i've made my last try with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2748751, and as always, my stock recovery says FAILED. In each way i try downgrading, same result.
Following that guide, i have no OS on p6 and just stock recovery, so i'm unable of flashing anything.
Berfore that, i used the b513 by Oxalis, flashed from TWRP 7.0, my device is rooted and the bootloader is unlocked.
Any help will be so appreciated, thanks in advance
Since you went from jellybean to kitkat, and now you want to go back you need to get a midle step in order to be able to flash b125 or b132 with stock reckovery. There is an explanation on the forum in how to do that and a link on the file you need to download for the midle step.
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tileeq said:
Since you went from jellybean to kitkat, and now you want to go back you need to get a midle step in order to be able to flash b125 or b132 with stock reckovery. There is an explanation on the forum in how to do that and a link on the file you need to download for the midle step.
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I've tried that way, as in:
"For downgrade from B506 to B125 you will need a middle step. First flash that: https://mega.co.nz/#!9oEHUTiR!uVKEq6...QZ5yrnedx4rug4[/url] via stock recovery, after that you will able to flash B125."
but as always, stock recovery report FAIL
Thanks for the answer by the way!
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Hi all guys, i've got some issues wit my P6.
After upgrading to 4.4 i've decided to come back to 125 or 132, but i can't succed following ANY of the guides in the forum. And, belive me, i've tried for weeks.
Now, i've made my last try with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2748751, and as always, my stock recovery says FAILED. In each way i try downgrading, same result.
Following that guide, i have no OS on p6 and just stock recovery, so i'm unable of flashing anything.
Berfore that, i used the b513 by Oxalis, flashed from TWRP 7.0, my device is rooted and the bootloader is unlocked.
Any help will be so appreciated, thanks in advance
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Did you ever get there?
I'm sure you've moved on!
I just dig mine out of a draw somewhere and the thread on Download from 4.4 to 4.2 by rascul at the top of the forum is what you were looking for!
Hi All,
Apologies if I am asking the same question others have in the past I am just wanting to make certain I am following the correct steps.
My Zenfone has an unlocked bootloader, SSJs TWRP and is rooted with the SuperZen R15 firmware.
I am wanting to return to stock recovery and stock unrooted system. Can I just ADB sideload the latest ASUS firmware via TWRPs advanced option or are there other steps I need to take first? Do I need to unroot this firmware first or will the sideload sort all of that out for me?
Hope my question makes sense!
Thanks everyone!
Hi again everyone.
I just tried and the process was successful. For anyone interested I followed the following steps.
1. Unroot via SuperSU
2. Fastboot flash recovery, boot and droidboot images
3. ADB sideload full rom from Asus website using stock recovery
All of these steps have instructions or tutorials on this site and others.
Hope this helps anyone looking for this info.
Where can I get the recovery, boot, and droidboot images?
I used the MEGA link on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/how-to-upgrade-cn-version-to-ww-t3101556
thedavefitzy said:
I used the MEGA link on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/how-to-upgrade-cn-version-to-ww-t3101556
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Same steps for cm12? I just want to get back to stock i'm sick of playing around with a alpha firmware at the moment. I've already wasted a good portion of my day off. Will this get rid of white boot screen
Yeah maybe, you can always try.
I don't think it will remove the white boot screen, you would have to flash the black one before removing TWRP.
My HTC One M8 has unlocked bootloader but is on 'stock' Android 5.0.1. I would like to upgrade to Marshmallow and I think that flashing a custom ROM that is as clean as possible would be easier than re locking my bootloader, flashing stock recovery etc.
Can someone please link me to said ROM if it does exist ? (Android Revolution is Android 6.0 based but it is tweaked a lot)
Thanks
First you got to apply the stock OTA as it includes a MM firmware as well. This is needed to run every single Marshmallow Custom ROM that can be found on this forum.
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine ?.
HTCNerdYoda said:
First you got to apply the stock OTA as it includes a MM firmware as well. This is needed to run every single Marshmallow Custom ROM that can be found on this forum.
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine ?.
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I cannot run the OTA as I have rooted the phone in the past and have unlocked bootloader and flashed a custom recovery.
Though the easiest way is to find a clean rom and flash it on my custom recovery. Would it work?
Thanks!
First answer to second question: no, as - as I wrote in my last answer - a Marshmallow firmware ist needed.
You got to revert to stock by restoring a stock backup containing a clean, untouched system partition. After restoring you could first flash untouched system partition using fastboot commands and after this the stock recovery. Both the Recovery and the backup have to fit your CID and MID of course.
A detailed guide of how to proceed can be found on this forum using the search.
If done so you could relock the bootloader, update to stock MM, unlock bootloader again, flash custom recovery and flash a custom MM ROM of your liking.
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine ?.
HTCNerdYoda said:
First answer to second question: no, as - as I wrote in my last answer - a Marshmallow firmware ist needed.
You got to revert to stock by restoring a stock backup containing a clean, untouched system partition. After restoring you could first flash untouched system partition using fastboot commands and after this the stock recovery. Both the Recovery and the backup have to fit your CID and MID of course.
A detailed guide of how to proceed can be found on this forum using the search.
If done so you could relock the bootloader, update to stock MM, unlock bootloader again, flash custom recovery and flash a custom MM ROM of your liking.
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine .
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Well, thank you HTCNerdYoda =) !!!
I will start my search to do as you recommend. Thanks again !
Schlahbi said:
Well, thank you HTCNerdYoda =) !!!
I will start my search to do as you recommend. Thanks again !
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Maybe I can be of help a little bit more. You'll find a lot of backups in this thread, which also includes links to other stock backup threads.
The guide of how to revert back to stock via RUU can be found here an how to do it via TWRP backup (as would be in your case), can be found here.
5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
Maybe I can be of help a little bit more. You'll find a lot of backups in this thread, which also includes links to other stock backup threads.
The guide of how to revert back to stock via RUU can be found here an how to do it via TWRP backup (as would be in your case), can be found here.
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Hey man, thank you for the links! I have just had time to do the procedure following the instructions on the links you shared with. I have just installed 6.0.0, I hope it's worth the few hours spent on the task
I can't wait for the HTC nexus phone...I know that I am done rooting and installing custom ROMS. It was fun..6 years ago haha
"Android is upgrading" so it should be ok I guess..
Thanks again !