[guide] install at&t kitkat e980 stock flash + root + recovery - complete wipe !

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chappatti

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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://xdaforums.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://xdaforums.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.

 
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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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chappatti

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Upgraded to KK 4.4.2 via OTA and rooted follow the directions contained here and every worked perfectly! Thanks for gathering the information!

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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The steps

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.

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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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.

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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It just worked...

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.

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.
 
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glugo

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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?
 

chappatti

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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?! :(

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?
 
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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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chappatti

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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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    [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://xdaforums.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://xdaforums.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.

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    .........

    d.Follow Hyelton’s steps. In the last step, YOU HAVE TO WATCH THE PHONE PROGRESS. As soon as it reboots (at ~90% complete) and the ATT logo comes on, hold the power button continuously until phone goes off, and IMMEDIATELY press and hold both volume buttons. BE VERY QUICK. The phone will go into download mode and finish the flash.
    e.I found that even if this step does complete to 100% you will still get a “Fail” code and error. It does not matter – the phone will reboot fine.

    .........

    Just want say a few things regarding the step d. First of all, if you get down to 100% and you still get an error message, the fastboot may not be installed on the device. The fastboot is the last item to be flashed around when the counter says 97%. Second, regarding where you turn off the device and put it back to the download mode, I have tried that and it doesn't do anything. The tool starts the 'boot sleep time' when the counter is at 85%, and the boot sleep time stops around 93%. IMO during that time period, the flashing tool is not doing anything but waiting on the device to finish factory rests itself, and boots into the OS. Once the device boots into the OS, then the fastboot is installed. So why do you want to interrupt that process, and put the device back to the download mode? Each time I put the device back to the download mode at 90% I end up with the failure to download message. IMO the flashing is not complete whenever you get the error message, regardless several people that say otherwise. So if you get the error message, flash it again, until you get the message that tells you the processes is complete. Otherwise you may end up not having the fastboot in your device.
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    FOR AT&T LG E980:

    ...

    If this guide helped you, you can buy me a beer/coffee or any such wonderful drink.
    The download on the google drive says it's non-existent.

    Nice guide. Thanks!
    1
    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!
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    I have a question about that. Is the latest version of the flash tools buried somewhere within this forum? If so, I'll look for it. For some reason, the version I have does not show "CDMA" under select type. It's puzzling.:silly::eek::silly:

    You're using the latest version.
    you can follow the guide here