[Tutorial] LG-P715 kdz to Flashable zip

santhoosh

santhoosh

Senior Member
Apr 29, 2014
130
118
78
Chennai
Sep 23, 2014 at 3:53 PM
Here I'm posting how to convert .kdz file into a Flashable zip file, The list of files you needed are
  • Official kdz file
  • kdz extractor
  • LGwinTools
  • ext2explore
  • Cygwin (If you are a windows user) from here
  • dsixda's kitchen This Thread

1. Extract the kdz extractor to the new folder, just drag and drop the kdz file to the unpack_kdz.bat. You will find the .cab file in the same directory where you have kdz.
2. Drag and drop the cab file to unpack_cab.bat. The dz file will be extracted to /dz folder in the same directory.
3. Now extract and open LGwinTools file->open locate the dz file. Items will be displayed in bin files, now click on save to any new folder.
4. We need two files SYSTEM and APPS. Extract and run ext2explore then locate the SYSTEM file, it will load. Now click on save to any new directory(make sure the folder name is system)
5. Now rename the file APPS to "boot.img" (you have extracted from LGwinTools)
6. Make an archive .zip containing \system boot.img \META-INF(attached below)
6 Next process will be installing "Cygwin" read this
7. Installing dsixda's Kitchen read this
8. After you installation you have move the created zip file to \kitchen\original_update (In my case it is "C:\Cygwin\home\Santhoosh\Kitchen\original_update")
9. Run Cygwin
Code: 
cd kitchen
./menu
10. Setup working folder and go to Advanced option select "Deodex files in your rom" MAKE SURE YOU SET THE API LEVEL TO 19 and choose both system and framework
11. After this "Rename the app folder in /system to app1" "priv-app to app" in WORKING Directory
12. Now again go for Deodex and deodex the remaining files. after completion rename app to priv-app and app1 to app.
13. Make sure the updator-script is untouched
14. Do zip align(optional) and make any other changes you want.
15. Remove unnecessary app like GooglePlus etc. Remove the Qtranslator and Polarisviewer apk and odex files.

Note: After Deodexing the LG Keyboard will not work, Remove it and add any other keyboard to app folder.

16. Now move to working folder and make a zip file of all. (/system /META-INF boot.img)
17. FLASH IT :laugh::laugh:;)
18. To Gain root access you have to download this and flash SU

:cowboy::cowboy::cowboy::cowboy::cowboy:
 

Attachments

  • Like
Reactions: crazyguy4891, ezedanger14, sugarkane87 and 5 others
I

Ilyazzzz

Member
Aug 17, 2014
8
2
0
Sep 23, 2014 at 7:06 PM
I tried to unpack kdz file, but the programm (unpack_kdz.bat) didn't work. The text in a window is : "Error! LGExtract.exe is not internal or external command, programm or batch file". Why did this error happened? I use windows 7 x64
 
rodrigorafaelb

rodrigorafaelb

Member
Sep 23, 2014
43
15
0
Sep 23, 2014 at 9:34 PM
explains better.. please no root l7 ii p715 kitkat 4.4.2 ....

:eek::
santhoosh said:
Here I'm posting how to convert .kdz file into a Flashable zip file, The list of files you needed are
  • Official kdz file
  • kdz extractor
  • LGwinTools
  • ext2explore
  • Cygwin (If you are a windows user) from here
  • dsixda's kitchen This Thread

1. Extract the kdz extractor to the new folder, just drag and drop the kdz file to the unpack_kdz.bat. You will find the .cab file in the same directory where you have kdz.
2. Drag and drop the cab file to unpack_cab.bat. The dz file will be extracted to /dz folder in the same directory.
3. Now extract and open LGwinTools file->open locate the dz file. Items will be displayed in bin files, now click on save to any new folder.
4. We need two files SYSTEM and APPS. Extract and run ext2explore then locate the SYSTEM file, it will load. Now click on save to any new directory(make sure the folder name is system)
5. Now rename the file APPS to "boot.img" (you have extracted from LGwinTools)
6. Make an archive .zip containing \system boot.img \META-INF(attached below)
6 Next process will be installing "Cygwin" read this
7. Installing dsixda's Kitchen read this
8. After you installation you have move the created zip file to \kitchen\original_update (In my case it is "C:\Cygwin\home\Santhoosh\Kitchen\original_update")
9. Run Cygwin
Code: 
cd kitchen
./menu
10. Setup working folder and go to Advanced option select "Deodex files in your rom" MAKE SURE YOU SET THE API LEVEL TO 19 and choose both system and framework
11. After this "Rename the app folder in /system to app1" "priv-app to app" in WORKING Directory
12. Now again go for Deodex and deodex the remaining files. after completion rename app to priv-app and app1 to app.
13. Make sure the updator-script is untouched
14. Do zip align(optional) and make any other changes you want.
15. Remove unnecessary app like GooglePlus etc. Remove the Qtranslator and Polarisviewer apk and odex files.

Note: After Deodexing the LG Keyboard will not work, Remove it and add any other keyboard to app folder.

16. Now move to working folder and make a zip file of all. (/system /META-INF boot.img)
17. FLASH IT :laugh::laugh:;)
18. To Gain root access you have to download this and flash SU

:cowboy::cowboy::cowboy::cowboy::cowboy:
Click to expand...
 
kalel29

kalel29

Senior Member
Dec 2, 2010
1,104
491
0
39
Sep 27, 2014 at 3:08 AM
i managed to make a flashable .zip and rooted with your tutorial ,thanks,but do you know how to make the inverse proccess? make this .zip into a kdz firmware??????
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

New posts

Our Apps
Get our official app!
The best way to access XDA on your phone
Nav Gestures
Add swipe gestures to any Android
One Handed Mode
Eases uses one hand with your phone