Tuesday 26 July 2016

R-T-B's Verizon LG G3 (vs985) "Last Resort" debrick kit v0.1



This is a beta release of the tools I use to unbrick LG G3's (vs985 only). If you have tried everything and your VS985 LG G3 seems dead, this is a good "last resort" option (not dangerous, just can be a PITA). It includes many publicly available files, including common stock KDZ's and such. Most of it to be frank is just a repackage of existing things with an "instructions.txt" inside for your viewing pleasure, but there are a few tools (most notably BoardDiag) that have seen personal tweaks by me to support newer hardware, and some tools seldom seen anywhere else. This kit is particularly useful for reflashing stock 47A to ANY Vs985, including the new rollback unfriendly variants that seem to be popping up as I noted here.

It's a big (nearly 4GB file), so expect some download time.

The readme follows below, unhide to get an idea of the process. You WILL end up with 47A at the end of this, and all that entails. But it is better than a dead phone.




Here is the procedure to debrick basically any LG G3 vs985.

1.) Load the qualcomm drivers, and latest LG/Verizon drivers for your device. Make sure the drivers actually load, that's easiest on W7. Otherwise you will need to some fancy stuff this guide does not cover.

2.) Follow this guide, using the included "TOT" folder for the target dir instead of extracting your own:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/veri...-test-t3276928

Use the boarddiag v2.99a first, and if that does not work, try unchecking the emmc test. If that still does not work, use the v3.99c variant folder and also try it without emmc test.

Once that is done, do this yet:

3.) open "G3_fix." Run "androidbrick_G3_fix" inside.

4.) Now AFTER the app launches, connect your phone in qualcomm 9008 mode (note your port #). If you don't have it in that mode already, you will need to short a test point. Follow this:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/veri...-test-t3276928

5.) Now, from the drop down select "LGVS985_AVRZ_VRZ" It will ask if you can fix or something similar if it finds issues. Say "yes" and point it to the subfolder G3_fix > AP_Chip > MSM8974_G3 > Recovery

6.) It will finish and reboot. You should be done with the hard part, now flash the 47A KDZ included in the download using download mode which should now work! You will be at 47A stock btu you will have a phone again!

47A Flash tool is included in the folder "LG Flash Tool 2014." The KDZ is inclucded as the file "VS98547A_01_0314_ARB01.kdz." Use the following guide to flash it:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/veri...ethod-t2928140



Yes, it is a beta, mostly because my instructions are probably not totally "newb-friendly" yet. The tools themselves work fine and are largely peer tested repacks with small tweaks. Comments on how to improve the process/documentation are welcome.

Here is the link:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651442761498806

Oh, and shameless plug: If all else fails, I do buy software bricked LG G3's of any type of brick provided cosmetics are "Fair" or better and the ESN is clean. Or, I also offer commercial debricking services. I charge about .00 per debrick and include return shipping to the domestic US in that bill. If you want to give that a try, contact me. I offer you complete refunds if I can't fix it!

Heatware below to prove my reputation elsewhere and here:

http://www.heatware.com/u/63621



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