[Q] [Q&A] D855 soft bricked, stuck at beta Android 5

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rodrigofd

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Nov 10, 2014 at 11:36 PM
HI guys, I need help from some caritative soul please!! :( I'm desperate.

Some of you might have already read about my case: I rushed, last weekend, to flash one of the beta Lollipop versions that hanged around (v19h); I only flashed bootloader and rom.

Now, my phone does not boot to LAF (download mode), nor recovery (TWRP) anymore, because of those not being signature-compatible with new bootloader.
And, since I am obviously not rooted, I am stuck to this version, unable to get out: I can't flash KDZ, or flashable zip on recovery.

Today, I have tried literally EVERYTHING suggested on XDA.. with no luck....
I am basically stuck with a extremely expensive paperweight... any ideas to help me?
RIght now, my only choice is to return it to insurance/warranty, but... what could I possibly say? .. They might laugh at me when they see the Android 5.0 version screen....

Any kind of ideas will be extremely appreciated... Thanks!

Attempts I already tried without luck:
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool 2014
* Any ADB attempt
* Any fastboot attempt
* The dreaded RED 2? ...
*[FIX] Unbrick LG G3 stuck in Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode
 
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Nov 11, 2014 at 2:34 AM
rodrigofd said:
HI guys, I need help from some caritative soul please!! :( I'm desperate.

Some of you might have already read about my case: I rushed, last weekend, to flash one of the beta Lollipop versions that hanged around (v19h); I only flashed bootloader and rom.

Now, my phone does not boot to LAF (download mode), nor recovery (TWRP) anymore, because of those not being signature-compatible with new bootloader.
And, since I am obviously not rooted, I am stuck to this version, unable to get out: I can't flash KDZ, or flashable zip on recovery.

Today, I have tried literally EVERYTHING suggested on XDA.. with no luck....
I am basically stuck with a extremely expensive paperweight... any ideas to help me?
RIght now, my only choice is to return it to insurance/warranty, but... what could I possibly say? .. They might laugh at me when they see the Android 5.0 version screen....

Any kind of ideas will be extremely appreciated... Thanks!

Attempts I already tried without luck:
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool 2014
* Any ADB attempt
* Any fastboot attempt
* The dreaded RED 2? ...
*[FIX] Unbrick LG G3 stuck in Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode
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The best advice I can give to you is that if no solutions become available to you, depending on the warranty, I would water damage the phone so the warranty does not reject your claim. Otherwise you may have to play the waiting game until developers create a solution.
 
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JeffDC

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Nov 11, 2014 at 6:13 AM
bonkieash said:
The best advice I can give to you is that if no solutions become available to you, depending on the warranty, I would water damage the phone so the warranty does not reject your claim. Otherwise you may have to play the waiting game until developers create a solution.
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Are G3 phone OEM warrantied for water damage?
 
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if4ct0r

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Nov 11, 2014 at 6:24 AM
Water-damaging the phone is a risky way to go. I was under the impression that water-damage is not covered, especially since most phones even have a moisture-indicator strip on the motherboard for detecting it. Even if it was covered, what if they do reject warranty due to any reason(including software tampering?). You'll actually end up with an expensive brick then. Atleast now you have a working(albeit buggy) phone.

I'll suggest to wait till the devs can find some way to help you. Was going to suggest you try the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode method but it looks like you've already tried that.
 
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xmagiicsx

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Nov 23, 2014 at 3:01 PM
bonkieash said:
The best advice I can give to you is that if no solutions become available to you, depending on the warranty, I would water damage the phone so the warranty does not reject your claim. Otherwise you may have to play the waiting game until developers create a solution.
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LG would not warrantied the phone if its waterproof. They specifically asked you if you crack your screen or has been water damaged. If you do, you either pay a hefty price ($150) or they can refuse to fix it.
 
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itsbighead

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Jan 18, 2015 at 12:04 AM
rodrigofd said:
HI guys, I need help from some caritative soul please!! :( I'm desperate.

Some of you might have already read about my case: I rushed, last weekend, to flash one of the beta Lollipop versions that hanged around (v19h); I only flashed bootloader and rom.

Now, my phone does not boot to LAF (download mode), nor recovery (TWRP) anymore, because of those not being signature-compatible with new bootloader.
And, since I am obviously not rooted, I am stuck to this version, unable to get out: I can't flash KDZ, or flashable zip on recovery.

Today, I have tried literally EVERYTHING suggested on XDA.. with no luck....
I am basically stuck with a extremely expensive paperweight... any ideas to help me?
RIght now, my only choice is to return it to insurance/warranty, but... what could I possibly say? .. They might laugh at me when they see the Android 5.0 version screen....

Any kind of ideas will be extremely appreciated... Thanks!

Attempts I already tried without luck:
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool
* Flash new/old KDZ or TOT with Flashtool 2014
* Any ADB attempt
* Any fastboot attempt
* The dreaded RED 2? ...
*[FIX] Unbrick LG G3 stuck in Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode
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Try this

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142

It might work for your situation
 
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