[GUIDE][DISCUSSION] How To Restore The Sprint LG G3 (LS990) To Stock w/ LG Flash Tool

[fgcchevy]

I used the build prop trick because it allows me to use everything such as s voice and download apps from the samsung store that's not available with just the gear manager app. I know it was a dumb mistake to change it since there is no recovery available yet. It worked fine for about an hour. I downloaded several apps for the neo just fine. Its when I changed a setting in xposed that needed a reboot to go into effect when everything went bad. I followed the steps here in the op to a tee and kept getting the red failed message after pressing the arrow. Didn't understand why till I read the error and it says wrong device. And that's when it clicked. Being stupid and impatient now I'm stuck with a bricked device. I don't think adb will work since it won't recognize it being Lg. Oh well thanks for you guys help. Luckily I'm still under warranty and have insurance. Do you think I will have issues with sprint since having it being rooted and change the build prop?

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I doubt you will have any issue, they will just get you a replacement and send yours back to Sprint.

Sent from my Lg G3

 

[fergie716]

There may be a way to force the LG Flash Tool to flash the selected firmware even though the build.prop device name doesn't match. I'm going to check that out when I get home

 

[thinh182009]

There may be a way to force the LG Flash Tool to flash the selected firmware even though the build.prop device name doesn't match. I'm going to check that out when I get home

waiting.................... model dll is different check fail i edit buildrop device name D855 phone I can not brush stock rom

 

[fergie716]

waiting.................... model dll is different check fail i edit buildrop device name D855 phone I can not brush stock rom

I found something that might work but I don't know.

I read from a few posts that if you need to use a universal DLL file in the LG Flash Tool instead of the Sprint version. I found one but I believe it is for the G2

 

[engine95]

I found something that might work but I don't know.

I read from a few posts that if you need to use a universal DLL file in the LG Flash Tool instead of the Sprint version. I found one but I believe it is for the G2

autoprime has a generic in his codefire dl folder. I'll see if I can find the link.

Re-edit: heres his post and link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54186597&postcount=102

I tried this one before I figured out how to Flashtool for Sprint.

 

[treezy26]

autoprime has a generic in his codefire dl folder. I'll see if I can find the link.

Re-edit: heres his post and link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54186597&postcount=102

I tried this one before I figured out how to Flashtool for Sprint.

so by using this file instead of the .tot file in flashtool will hopefully work?

 

[engine95]

so by using this file instead of the .tot file in flashtool will hopefully work?

You still need the tot. Just use this dll and see if it'll get you by the build.prop mod

 

[treezy26]

You still need the tot. Just use this dll and see if it'll get you by the build.prop mod

gonna give it a shot. will report back in a few.

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ok guys i need some help. im in the aat screen but its saying "Auto Touch Test Dont touch the screen!" then it looks like a option to press ok. is this where i press the power button?

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i want to press OK but i am afraid. someone help

 

[matthew0776]

gonna give it a shot. will report back in a few.

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ok guys i need some help. im in the aat screen but its saying "Auto Touch Test Dont touch the screen!" then it looks like a option to press ok. is this where i press the power button?

I pressed ok... Even with popup saying dont. Then... default and power

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[treezy26]

ok so i got impatient and pressed ok and now it seems to be fine..Thanks guys!!!

 

[engine95]

Awesome. Now we know it'll work for us. @fergie716 you might want to add this dll and something about the"OK" button press to the OP

 

[fergie716]

Awesome. Now we know it'll work for us. @fergie716 you might want to add this dll and something about the"OK" button press to the OP

Will do thanks everyone!

 

[fergie716]

@treezy26 so when your phone rebooted into the AAT screen you pressed OK while holding the power button, then selected the "normal boot (+power)" option?

 

[matthew0776]

@treezy26 so when your phone rebooted into the AAT screen you pressed OK while holding the power button, then selected the "normal boot (+power)" option?

that's what I did and it booted up fine..

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[fergie716]

that's what I did and it booted up fine..

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OK cool I'll change the last bit in the guide so it's not so convoluted

I linked the Generic DLL in the downloads section (with a big thank you to Engine and AP) with an explanation of who should use it

I'll change the last bit of the guide after the gym!

Glad you got your phone back @treezy26

 

[engine95]

When miniOs opens, its says something like "auto something do not touch screen" You have to press ok then it does a test for about 5sec. Then you press power+normal to reboot.

 

[treezy26]

@treezy26 so when your phone rebooted into the AAT screen you pressed OK while holding the power button, then selected the "normal boot (+power)" option?

Looks like someone beat me to it. But yeah thats all I did.

Just want to say thanks to everyone who took the time to help me in my time of need. I really appreciate it. Let this be a warning, if you think it will brick your device, dont do it until a recovery is available. I learned the hard way.

 

[thinh182009]

I found something that might work but I don't know.

I read from a few posts that if you need to use a universal DLL file in the LG Flash Tool instead of the Sprint version. I found one but I believe it is for the G2

hic use DLL LGUP_8974 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54186597&postcount=102

flashtool flash 9% erro ===> phone Stuck fastboot mode

 

[joeyhdownsouth]

I failed to change action mode for 6 hours the other day when I softbricked. "factory reset status 2" blue screen when you dont change action mode. Seems as though lots of folks are doing this and dont know. Excellent guide.

 

[fergie716]

hic use DLL LGUP_8974 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54186597&postcount=102

flashtool flash 9% erro ===> phone Stuck fastboot mode

Did the LG Flash Tool display any error? I'm on my phone but I did a quick search looks like the flash was possibly interrupted.

Go into Device Manager on Windows and see if The LGE Mobile USB Modem is there. If so turn it off.

Then see if you have a different USB cable, one that is very reliable.

Try to flash again after those changes and try not to move the phone and/or computer while it's flashing