[GUIDE] Unbrick F240 by turning it to E980

Glops4 · Mar 5, 2014

My Optimus G Pro F240L was somehow soft bricked for a month after trying to install a version of CM11. I have tried to download many dfferent F240L .TOT files to get it back to life on Baidu, all files were corrupted, at least for me, and i had the low battery warning when trying to flash official .KDZ .

Then I have tried the tutorial on this thread with AT&T .TOT file for E980, thanks to madmack :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2302660

Don't use the DLL which is there, instead if you have F240L use the one on this thread, thanks to chimmot307:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2368900&page=2

The phone is back to life, but no signal and no SD-card

At this point, you need to root the phone and install CWM using the files in this thread thanks to XQ55 :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2342695

Then Install the F240 baseband or the one compatible with your phone by flashing it in cwm using the files in this thread thanks to anirudhks:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2462453

Ok now the signal an SD-card is back and you have a brand new E980 AT&T phone !!! :cowboy:

Freeze unwanted bloatware with Bloatware freezer free in Google Play Store

You can now also flash official .KDZ for your F240 or keep this version as I did.

GOOD LUCK

ngocmaitn · Mar 5, 2014

same issue

I have LG Optimus GPro F240L too, I tried to flash CM11 ROM but it was brick, the same like you. But I flash TOT file back OK. Now i can root and install CWM through FreeGee, but when flash CM base ROM it doesn't boot, only stock base ROM work. Someone tell my why please !

Glops4 · Mar 6, 2014

Well in fact I have tried AICP here, and it works pretty well and very fast.
Install it through Freegee and TWRP. However, I get signal, but whenever I try to make a call, the phone reboots. If I try to install the baseband, the phone gets bricked.

Otherwise a search on google for F240L CM11 gives many results, even on XDA. I didn't have time to try yet. But on E980 official ROM, Antutu has a score of 22500 which is far better than my 19600 with official F240.

mudu8 · Mar 9, 2014

Glops4 said:
Well in fact I have tried AICP here, and it works pretty well and very fast.
Install it through Freegee and TWRP. However, I get signal, but whenever I try to make a call, the phone reboots. If I try to install the baseband, the phone gets bricked.

Otherwise a search on google for F240L CM11 gives many results, even on XDA. I didn't have time to try yet. But on E980 official ROM, Antutu has a score of 22500 which is far better than my 19600 with official F240.

I have a F240L works with CM11 perfectly.

Only issue i noticed whichever ROM i use i never get SimToolKit(STK) to work even in stock korean ROMs.

I moved to RadeonMAYA ROM as it has the best battery life as compared to the G2 V5 ROM and CM11.

As for the rebooting during phone calls just install ALSA drivers using the guide here on this general section and it will work.
Though you'll have reenable it evertime on Reboots which is a PITA.

hypnz · Mar 9, 2014

Did you have weather effect at lockscreen my friend?

Glops4 · Mar 11, 2014

Thanks, I will try alsa drivers. Yesterday I have tried a PACMAN rom downloaded here, and it works wonderful without doing anything. Calls, data network, wifi have no problem at all.
Slimkat 4.4.2 is also there. Not tried yet.

serge327 · Mar 21, 2014

Glops4 said:
My Optimus G Pro F240L was somehow soft bricked for a month after trying to install a version of CM11. I have tried to download many dfferent F240L .TOT files to get it back to life on Baidu, all files were corrupted, at least for me, and i had the low battery warning when trying to flash official .KDZ .

Then I have tried the tutorial on this thread with AT&T .TOT file for E980, thanks to madmack :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2302660

Don't use the DLL which is there, instead if you have F240L use the one on this thread, thanks to chimmot307:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2368900&page=2

The phone is back to life, but no signal and no SD-card

At this point, you need to root the phone and install CWM using the files in this thread thanks to XQ55 :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2342695

Then Install the F240 baseband or the one compatible with your phone by flashing it in cwm using the files in this thread thanks to anirudhks:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2462453

Ok now the signal an SD-card is back and you have a brand new E980 AT&T phone !!!

Freeze unwanted bloatware with Bloatware freezer free in Google Play Store

You can now also flash official .KDZ for your F240 or keep this version as I did.

GOOD LUCK

how about the internal storage? 16gb or 32gb?

basicone1 · Mar 21, 2014

Ive got the same problem with the battery warning, but ive got a e986. But i think it should work too?

Glops4 · Mar 21, 2014

You get 32gb using this method

basicone1 · Mar 21, 2014

Glops4 said:
You get 32gb using this method

do you know if its a problem when i flash this on 16gb model an flash another rom after the phone is unbricked?

Glops4 · Mar 21, 2014

Low battery warning will be gone for sure. Though I'm not sure about the dll, maybe get one for e986.
You can flash on a 16gb no problem.

azhar63 · Jun 30, 2014

I have repaired my dead f240L with your help

Glops4 said:
My Optimus G Pro F240L was somehow soft bricked for a month after trying to install a version of CM11. I have tried to download many dfferent F240L .TOT files to get it back to life on Baidu, all files were corrupted, at least for me, and i had the low battery warning when trying to flash official .KDZ .

Then I have tried the tutorial on this thread with AT&T .TOT file for E980, thanks to madmack :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2302660

Don't use the DLL which is there, instead if you have F240L use the one on this thread, thanks to chimmot307:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2368900&page=2

The phone is back to life, but no signal and no SD-card

At this point, you need to root the phone and install CWM using the files in this thread thanks to XQ55 :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2342695

Then Install the F240 baseband or the one compatible with your phone by flashing it in cwm using the files in this thread thanks to anirudhks:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2462453

Ok now the signal an SD-card is back and you have a brand new E980 AT&T phone !!!

Freeze unwanted bloatware with Bloatware freezer free in Google Play Store

You can now also flash official .KDZ for your F240 or keep this version as I did.

GOOD LUCK

I"ve repaired & back in f240 successfully Thannnnnnnnnks

Glops4 · Jul 4, 2014

azhar63 said:
I"ve repaired & back in f240 successfully Thannnnnnnnnks

You are welcome, glad I could help !

asimgilani · Jul 8, 2014

CM11 on F240L

Those who want to use CM11 nightlies on F240 Devices.

INSTALL MOKEE ROM kitkat 4.4.4

new2s5 · Nov 23, 2014

Noob

Glops4 said:
My Optimus G Pro F240L was somehow soft bricked for a month after trying to install a version of CM11. I have tried to download many dfferent F240L .TOT files to get it back to life on Baidu, all files were corrupted, at least for me, and i had the low battery warning when trying to flash official .KDZ .

Then I have tried the tutorial on this thread with AT&T .TOT file for E980, thanks to madmack :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2302660

Don't use the DLL which is there, instead if you have F240L use the one on this thread, thanks to chimmot307:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2368900&page=2

The phone is back to life, but no signal and no SD-card

At this point, you need to root the phone and install CWM using the files in this thread thanks to XQ55 :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2342695

Then Install the F240 baseband or the one compatible with your phone by flashing it in cwm using the files in this thread thanks to anirudhks:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2462453

Ok now the signal an SD-card is back and you have a brand new E980 AT&T phone !!!

Freeze unwanted bloatware with Bloatware freezer free in Google Play Store

You can now also flash official .KDZ for your F240 or keep this version as I did.

GOOD LUCK

I can't say thank you enough for this I did have a soft bricked E980 some how I got something to flash to it but it was then a F240s. Following this guide I now have my AT&T E980 back.

:good:

ggrue · Mar 31, 2015

After unbricking F240L and turning into E980- I can only get 4G

Glops4 said:
My Optimus G Pro F240L was somehow soft bricked for a month after trying to install a version of CM11. I have tried to download many dfferent F240L .TOT files to get it back to life on Baidu, all files were corrupted, at least for me, and i had the low battery warning when trying to flash official .KDZ .

Then I have tried the tutorial on this thread with AT&T .TOT file for E980, thanks to madmack :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2302660

Don't use the DLL which is there, instead if you have F240L use the one on this thread, thanks to chimmot307:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2368900&page=2

The phone is back to life, but no signal and no SD-card

At this point, you need to root the phone and install CWM using the files in this thread thanks to XQ55 :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2342695

Then Install the F240 baseband or the one compatible with your phone by flashing it in cwm using the files in this thread thanks to anirudhks:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2462453

Ok now the signal an SD-card is back and you have a brand new E980 AT&T phone !!!

Freeze unwanted bloatware with Bloatware freezer free in Google Play Store

You can now also flash official .KDZ for your F240 or keep this version as I did.

GOOD LUCK

I am new and have a question. I have followed all the steps to the tee for unbricking my F240L and turning into a E980, except using king root to root the phone. After rebooting everything has worked perfectly except I can only get 4G speed and cannot get 4G LTE on t-mobile which is available in my area? It is on 4.1.2 and I have also correctly loaded all the APN codes for t-mobile. Maybe it is not possible to get 4G LTE after converting the F240L into a E980? I am open to any suggestions.

uzair.hussain · May 2, 2015

Do you know where i can get F240 TOT file?

Chonwey · May 25, 2015

I'm trying this on my comming F240. And luckily make it a E980, thanks!

Glops4 · Jun 8, 2015

ggrue said:
I am new and have a question. I have followed all the steps to the tee for unbricking my F240L and turning into a E980, except using king root to root the phone. After rebooting everything has worked perfectly except I can only get 4G speed and cannot get 4G LTE on t-mobile which is available in my area? It is on 4.1.2 and I have also correctly loaded all the APN codes for t-mobile. Maybe it is not possible to get 4G LTE after converting the F240L into a E980? I am open to any suggestions.

I guess you now have to flash official F240L .KDZ as it will work flawlessly and hope you get 4G LTE (I think it is the same as 4G, I may be wrong)

Glops4 · Jun 8, 2015

I do not know myself as it is difficult to download from Baidu websites, just use the E980 .TOT file with the guide and uou will be fine. After that you can flash any .KDZ

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