What baseband do you have? If you don't have the baseband that shipped with the 2.3.3 update the LG Updater too will refuse to do the update. The rom version and baseband must match and the system files must be stock with nothing changed, other than the files added to be rooted. You also need for the recovery to be flashed back to stock recovery also or the updater cannot boot the phone into update mode and you will be stuck at 4%, but at that point no damage is done as the phone has not actually started updating yet.
New firmware, V21Y for G2X showing in LGMobile Support Tool
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What baseband do you have? If you don't have the baseband that shipped with the 2.3.3 update the LG Updater too will refuse to do the update. The rom version and baseband must match and the system files must be stock with nothing changed, other than the files added to be rooted. You also need for the recovery to be flashed back to stock recovery also or the updater cannot boot the phone into update mode and you will be stuck at 4%, but at that point no damage is done as the phone has not actually started updating yet.
I have the july 15 2011 baseband. Im on GB 2.3.3. Besides root, this phone is bone stock from when i purchased it.
What exact model number does the updater show. Mine was P999DW. Maybe they didn't deploy it for all the various model designations such as refurbs yet.
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mine is showing LGP999DW, Version V21E
EDIT: Here's a screenshot
Make sure that you have the most recent LG drivers on your PC. I would try to reinstall them, just to be sure.
Everything is updated and i also reinstalled the support tool. AM i the only one having this problem?
I'm not sure if it's absolutely necessary (I was on that ROM before updating), but I reverted back to stock before updating, just in case.
Looks like LG pulled it. Maybe TMO wasn't ready for it to be deployed. Have to train their CSR idiots first. Or it was a trial deployment that was only dished out to the first set number of takers, then pulled to see if a lot of problems arise. Often updates are rolled out slowly before given to everyone. Here is the LG Updater showing the current roms it is flashing. I'm glad I did the update right away while it was available. You can still flash it using the KDZ method. The download link for the KDZ is somewhere in this thread.
By the way, with the stock 2.3.4 rom the call quality is crystal clear. Everything seems to work better and smoother.
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That sucks. Glad I downloaded it last night, also. It does appear to work better, and my battery is lasting longer. I unplugged it last night at about 10:00 PM right before updating, and my battery level is at 70%. Almost 14 hours and only 30% drained is extremely good!
I'm the one who is the OP for this thread and I've noticed that, when you refer to anything I've done such as being the OP of this thread and the MDM6600 cell modem information OP ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1412064 ), etc., you don't credit me, Core Memory, with being the source, you state "someone" and/or you don't specify the source of infomation by stating "somewhere in this thread". I would appreciate your being more specific about crediting the source of information and where the information is located. For example "somewhere in this thread" should state that the information is located in the OP/first post of this thread. It's not that you're taking credit for what I've done, it's that not crediting and/or stating the source or information you've used, are referring to, etc., is disrespectful of the person who did the work, supplied the information, etc. Respect!
This is incorrect, I left 5813 touch. recoveries on both my g2x's and it updated both perfectly. Granted they squashed my touch recoveries. I posted elsewhere about the 4% thing, it stops, goes back to 1% and starts over. I did both phones one after the other.
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Stuck at 4% happened to me too when I did the update with v21e_00.kdz. I tried to update a couple of times with the same result. I know that the updater installs the baseband first so I thought that, although the update got stuck at 4%, it might have installed the new baseband. I did an NVFlash restore which installed a ROM and the phone booted with the new v21e baseband. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1248644
That may also work for getting stuck at 4% with the v21y_00.kdz update and who just can't get it to work fully by retrying. If doing the NVFlash repair does work and the new baseband is installed, then install the rooted T-Mobile 2.3.4 ROM from kwes1020 at: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1602798
hey guys, I was trying to get this new update but it says i'm on the latest update and it doesn't let me update, i'm running stock 2.3.3 baseband july and stock recovery, any ideias of what should I do? Is there a way to get the new baseband and rom without this metod?
Did you read the posts above yours? It appears LG pulled the update. Download the KDZ from the OP that CoreMemory so generously provided and use the KDZ Updater on a Windows XP machine to perform the udpate.
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I started up the LGMobile Support Tool and selected supported model. When I scrolled down, it shows new firmware, V21y, for the LGP999DW, LGP999DWDU, LGP999DWP but still shows V21e for the LGP999WA.
Update 4/20/2012
The V21Y_00 update (LG T-Mobile branded Android 2.3.4) is not available anymore through the LGMobile Support Tool and LG has removed the direct download link to the V21Y_00.kdz file. Instead, thanks to another member, overground, it is now available from http://www.mediafire.com/?obr7717n1ebj2qa
Get it while you can in case LG files a DMCA complaint against Mediafire.
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Yeah, seems LG has removed the update from their servers.
I've uploaded V21y here = http://www.mediafire.com/?obr7717n1ebj2qa
@CoreMemory: Feel free to put the link in the OP.
IMPORTANT!
A lot of peeps have had trouble installing the V21Y_00.kdz file. There are many variables which can cause installation failure which are due to "operator error" and/or computer idiosyncracies. This thread and others have information about various methods used to overcome update problems so, if at first you don't succeed, read the thread(s) and keep trying.
As well, this update will install a new baseband and an LG and T-Mobile branded Android 2.3.4 ROM. LG has made some serious changes to the baseband which prevents other ROMs, except for a modded version of the same Android 2.3.4 ROM or the newest versions of CM7 and some other ROMs (which you can find by searching for compatibility with V21Y/March baseband), from working with in-call audio which is the audio for using the phone as a phone - to make and receive phone calls and for the people on each side of the connection to hear each other. So, if you want to install modded ROMs, other than the a modded version of the V21Y Android 2.3.4 ROM installed by this update or one such as CM7 which is compatible (Weapon isn't), don't update. If you do install it you can revert back to V21e by downloading it and using whatever method you used to successfully install the V21y update.
Before you update to V21Y, save a CWM backup of your existing ROM which you can use to revert back to the installation you now have after you reinstall V21E (including the V21E baseband). You can't use CWM to reinstall V21E, you must use the KDZ updater with the V21E kdz file then use CWM to restore your previously installed V21E modded ROM and Kernel. Good Luck!
If you want to revert to V21E Android 2.3.3 and the compatible baseband, get the V21E kdz update file here: http://www.2shared.com/file/WVH0y09f/V21E_00.html
INSTRUCTIONS
There's usually no need to revert your phone back to a stock ROM. If you use the following method, you can install any G2X/P999 .kdz update file (V10f, V21e, V21y, etc.) over almost any ROM, including modded ones. If you want to eliminate a potential update problem, revert to a stock ROM first. If the update didn't work, and you bricked your phone, you need to revert back to a stock ROM which you can do by following the instructions here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1248644&highlight=unbrick+phone
I successfully used Windows Virtual PC in XP Mode to install the .kdz file but you may be able to install it in Windows XP and Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit), as others have successfully done, by using LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix as follows:
First,
From the OP by adixtra at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287236
1. download: LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix (OFFLINE INSTALLER DOWNLOAD)
2. download: KDZ_FW_UPD_EN (DOWNLOAD FLASHING PROGRAMS)
3. download: ROOT USING SuperOneClick
DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY OF THE OTHER FILES THERE!
Alternative to downloading the #1 and #2 files listed above,
here's a link to instructions and files, by spyrosk, which includes almost everything (except for SuperOneClick and the .kdz update file) which installs and runs by using an included VB Script: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22189294&postcount=30
You will still need the .kdz file of your choice to use with it.
Second,
Download the V21Y_00.kdz upgrade/update file which, although LG has removed the V21Y_00.kdz file from their server, thanks to another member, overground, it is now available from http://www.mediafire.com/?obr7717n1ebj2qa
Third,
From the OP by Kairi_zeroblade at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1566681
download CWM-Based Recovery 5.0.2.8
Fourth,
Carry out the steps in adixtra's OP at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287236 with the V21y_00.kdz file you downloaded by selecting it from wherever you downloaded it to.
It takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Fifth,
Afterwards, you will have to root it with SuperOneClick and install CWM if you want to use it for backing up, restoring, etc. (saving your butt) otherwise if you restore it will be the stock v21y installation.
XP MODE Instructions
If you don't succeed with Windows 7 or Windows XP (which it should have), it may work with XP Mode in Virtual PC. The LG Modem drivers have to be installed in Windows 7 first then, after you get XP Mode operating, carry out the steps again. After you connect the phone to the computer, you will have to attach the phone's USB port in XP Mode from the XP Mode USB menu. During the update process, the phone's USB port will detach, you'll hear an alert sound, and you must reattach the USB port again from the XP Mode USB menu. That will happen a few times until the process completes. Here's instructions from Microsoft about how to install and use Windows XP mode in Windows 7 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7.
Also,
Have a look at Enyah's thread for information about how others have successfully updated to V21Y_00.kdz http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1610597
Have a look at Rafase282's post too, it repeats some content from my thread and others' but has some additional content http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26935107&postcount=35
I'm working on one. Still a ways to go but shouldn't be too much longer to get it stable.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium4Yeah, seems LG has removed the update from their servers.
I've uploaded V21y here = http://www.mediafire.com/?obr7717n1ebj2qa
@CoreMemory: Feel free to put the link in the OP.4
Thanks jboxer for the credits.
I use Windows Virtual PC in XP Mode to install the .kdz file but you may be able to install it in Windows 7 by using LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix as follows:
First,
From the OP by adixtra at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287236
1. download: LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix (OFFLINE INSTALLER DOWNLOAD)
2. download: KDZ_FW_UPD_EN (DOWNLOAD FLASHING PROGRAMS)
3. download: ROOT USING SuperOneClick
DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY OF THE OTHER FILES THERE!
Second,
From the OP/first page of this thread, download V21y_00.kdz
Third,
From the OP by Kairi_zeroblade at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1566681
download CWM-Based Recovery 5.0.2.8
Carry out the steps in adixtra's OP at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287236 with the V21y_00.kdz file you downloaded by selecting it from wherever you downloaded it to.
It takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Afterwards, you will have to root it with SuperOneClick and install CWM if you want to use it for backing up, restoring, etc. (saving your butt) otherwise if you restore it will be the stock v21y installation.3
i dont like this update. bought the phone yesterday with it already on, didnt know about the call sound being f''ed up. until i got a call today. now i have to go back to the stock rooted rom in this forum...
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This has already been CLEARLY covered many many times but I'll entertain you guys...
The new Baseband is perfectly fine. Really. There's NOTHING wrong with it.
What's WRONG is that it is NEW. Get it? NEW? .. That means developers haven't had time to implement compatibility for it into existing Roms.
Which means if you install CM7 or CM9 or even Tsugi or Weapon or ANY ROM THAT HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED TO USE THE NEW BASEBAND, then you are going to have problems. Simple. Clear. Covered lots of times.
Now, as far as a solution... there are instructions all over the forums which I won't link to since you can use search, to revert back to the July Baseband. Yes, that will even work on a brand new phone that come preloaded with the new Baseband.
Good luck!
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