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So I just got the phone today and decided to upgrade to ics, that was a big mistake. The phone won't turn on . When I plug it into the computer it has the green charging led but when I plug it into the charger nothing just a dark green led that will blink every 10 seconds or so. don't care if I have to downgrade I just want it to work. Also when it's not plugged in it does the same dark green blink and when I try turning it on nothing no vibration or anything.
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Weird, maybe you flashed it wrong. Anyways, go back to GB and then flash again to ICS if you'd like to, you shouldn't get any troubles downgrading.
anerik said:
Weird, maybe you flashed it wrong. Anyways, go back to GB and then flash again to ICS if you'd like to, you shouldn't get any troubles downgrading.
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But that's the problem how do I downgrade without breaking my contract?
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But that's the problem how do I downgrade without breaking my contract?
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As for my knowledge this is not possible! but next time use the "MyPhoneExplorer" it keeps contacts in PC so whenever u flash firmware, install its client on phone and run this software on PC and then it will put all the contacts that u had on ur phone before flash. last night i had done rooting on my phone by following steps hope it will also help u for flashing a firmware via flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
Provided you updated via seus try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676565
I don't think you'll void your contract because you are re flashing the service providers update .
Your problem may be due to incomplete flashing .
Press thanks if I helped you!
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obaidshera said:
As for my knowledge this is not possible! but next time use the "MyPhoneExplorer" it keeps contacts in PC so whenever u flash firmware, install its client on phone and run this software on PC and then it will put all the contacts that u had on ur phone before flash. last night i had done rooting on my phone by following steps hope it will also help u for flashing a firmware via flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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To tell you the truth i'm not worried about contacts I just want it to work again without blowing off the contract.
GadgetNoob said:
To tell you the truth i'm not worried about contacts I just want it to work again without blowing off the contract.
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Which provider do you have? You are scared if you flash an international firmware instead of the one from your provider, you can't use sim card or what's the problem about that?
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But that's the problem how do I downgrade without breaking my contract?
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You mean your provider, right? Not your contacts like everyone else are saying. Well, nothing will happen, it's just an international firmware, you won't lose the contract... Don't worry
Don't worry bro, It has nothing to do with your Provider. Go ahead.
anerik said:
You mean your provider, right? Not your contacts like everyone else are saying. Well, nothing will happen, it's just an international firmware, you won't lose the contract... Don't worry
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So your saying if I do the rooting guide to go back I won't lose my contract with At&t.
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So your saying if I do the rooting guide to go back I won't lose my contract with At&t.
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Exactly, at least i didn't lose anything (Movistar-Argentina). You might wanna take the SIM off just in case
anerik said:
Exactly, at least i didn't lose anything (Movistar-Argentina). You might wanna take the SIM off just in case
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The other thing is can I root it if the phone won't turn on? Its not like it overheated since there is still a slight green light that blinks.
GadgetNoob said:
The other thing is can I root it if the phone won't turn on? Its not like it overheated since there is still a slight green light that blinks.
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Wait, what? I don't think so, just downgrade to GB, and then root.
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Wait, what? I don't think so, just downgrade to GB, and then root.
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How though and if I did not flash root it before I did it legally with the upgrade tool.
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How though and if I did not flash root it before I did it legally with the upgrade tool.
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I still dont understand what you're saying... You wanna root it or not?
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I still dont understand what you're saying... You wanna root it or not?
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1.He upgraded his device to ics and the phone won't boot.
2.He doesn't want to downgrade (gb) or reflash (ics) using international ftf firmware (flashtool method) .
3. He always used official update software and he is afraid of voiding the CONTRACT with his service provider if he uses flashtool method.
4. Please read the op clearly he doesn't mean CONTACTS he means the CONTRACT with his service provider.
5. To the op,
Please post your problem step by step clearly and highlight the important words by using upper case letters or different color.
6. As I've never used a network contract phone I cannot comment on this thread confidently. So others please try to help the op.
Press thanks if I have helped you .
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GadgetNoob said:
How though and if I did not flash root it before I did it legally with the upgrade tool.
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One won't lose the warranty if he/she fails in an official upgrade, send it to the dealer for repair before trying oneself with Flashtool, which may alter the build.prop, and else. Right?
By the way, my Xperia Mini Pro fails to change the input method by long pressing the text input area with.431 ics ROM, any hints? Thanks.
GadgetNoob said:
How though and if I did not flash root it before I did it legally with the upgrade tool.
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If you have never rooted and bootloader is locked (and I think it is), please send it to service or give it to the shop where you've bought it. This is better, and because it was an official update, you should be able to claim your warranty.
If you try to do it yourself with flashtool, you will modify your phone and if they find out, your warranty is lost. So please don't flash it, give it to service
In the commercials and promos it shows apps like Chrome, Gmail, and Youtube working in multiwindow but there's no way to add new apps to the multi window on the Verizon Note II. Is there a way to fix this? Or is a fix coming officially soon?
There are ways if you are rooted. Otherwise, there will probably be an official fix soon.
Probably before the end of the month. AT&T and US Cellular already have the update, maybe even T Mobile as well.
Verizon always sucks at updating their devices.
adrynalyne said:
There are ways if you are rooted. Otherwise, there will probably be an official fix soon.
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Anyone know what that WAY is? I can't find anything anywhere.
GF just got the phone and I rooted it. Want to be able to change what apps are in there.
kevindena said:
Anyone know what that WAY is? I can't find anything anywhere.
GF just got the phone and I rooted it. Want to be able to change what apps are in there.
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Look in the Android development section.
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kevindena said:
Anyone know what that WAY is? I can't find anything anywhere.
GF just got the phone and I rooted it. Want to be able to change what apps are in there.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028535
Root without KIES working?
RodrigoKim said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028535
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I've tried everything to get KIES to work with my Windows 7 x64, including re-install of Kies multiple times and loading as admin...no joy. Without KIES working, is there no way to access the phone ROM for rooting?
mdavis501 said:
I've tried everything to get KIES to work with my Windows 7 x64, including re-install of Kies multiple times and loading as admin...no joy. Without KIES working, is there no way to access the phone ROM for rooting?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
You don't need Kies, only the Samsung drivers. I used the Toolkit to reinstall them because it wasn't working at first.
Hi, my Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3.
My device is bought in Singapore.
Its my first time rooting my device.
Ran into a problem that I couldn't turn on my wifi anymore. (tried wifi fixer app and turning airplane mode on and off)
I have successfully rooted my device as verified with the Root Checker App.
I have downloaded all the files from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2330598
I should done all steps correctly.
After I have done those steps, I downloaded Simons_JB_Rom_v100_based_on_AMH1.zip
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2374899
Transferred it into my phone then I proceeded on installing the Custom ROM.
I've backed up my stuffs through the the recovery.
I have reset my phone to factory settings, wiped the cache partition, wiped Delvik cache.
I did a restart but i did not see any "Yellow exclamation logo".
After all, I proceeded on to install the ROM.
I cant turn on my wifi from now on. I've tried to download the "Wifi Fixer" app but it wont work.
I got a feeling that I have not erased my previous stock ROM but I proceeded on to installing the custom ROM.
Any kind souls out there who can help me or give me some links that I could refer to?
Thank you in advance! :fingers-crossed:
UPDATE:
I've tried installing Cassie's XtraLiteRom.
Downloaded from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2372863
But I ran into some errors and the installation was aborted.
Ignore the error at the end of th install its installed ok
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thering1975 said:
Ignore the error at the end of th install its installed ok
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The installation of the Cassie's XtraLiteRom wont complete at all. I cant get the wifi work at all.
krisyap said:
The installation of the Cassie's XtraLiteRom wont complete at all. I cant get the wifi work at all.
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You need to do a complete wipe and install a stock rom and verify if the phone works. If it does then start again with rooting etc. If not return it for a replacement or repair.
Kangburra said:
You need to do a complete wipe and install a stock rom and verify if the phone works. If it does then start again with rooting etc. If not return it for a replacement or repair.
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As mentioned in the first post, I did it all correctly? i think i am only unsure on how to do a complete wipe. i restored back to the previous backup. it is working again. but i wish to have a custom ROM installed.
krisyap said:
As mentioned in the first post, I did it all correctly? i think i am only unsure on how to do a complete wipe. i restored back to the previous backup. it is working again. but i wish to have a custom ROM installed.
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Just install the custom Rom over the top of the old one, no need to do factory reset or wipe anything. The custom roms are based on stock anyway.
Try that and see how it goes.
krisyap said:
As mentioned in the first post, I did it all correctly? i think i am only unsure on how to do a complete wipe. i restored back to the previous backup. it is working again. but i wish to have a custom ROM installed.
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I have same problem like you, and I finally fail back to stock rom of my region. Then get the root access and delete all bloatware.
So any update of your case, maybe we have the same root cause
I know that this thread is very old but I didn't want to make a new topic on something that was similiar to the problem I was having, apoliges if making a new thread was the right thing. I just really need you all's help.
I'm in need of some assistance.
I have my Galaxy Mega on Metro Pcs. Woke up today and decided to root it or at least ( attempt ) to root it myself. I looked up a couple tutorials and eventually did it. BUT, due to me being inexperienced I didn't make a "backup" of anything.
So now, I'm stuck with a Galaxy Mega that seems to be rooted on another platform other than Metro's. I also am unable to use the Wifi feature, and it seems that I can't transfer files via USB - PC
I tried reverting my mistake but I don't think I'm flashing the right thing. Can someone please guide me in the right direction as to flashing this Mega back to the way it was. I don't want to bother with the root anymore, I just want the phone back to the way it was.
I'd really appreciate any help you gentlemen could give me.
Bran95 said:
I know that this thread is very old but I didn't want to make a new topic on something that was similiar to the problem I was having, apoliges if making a new thread was the right thing. I just really need you all's help.
I'm in need of some assistance.
I have my Galaxy Mega on Metro Pcs. Woke up today and decided to root it or at least ( attempt ) to root it myself. I looked up a couple tutorials and eventually did it. BUT, due to me being inexperienced I didn't make a "backup" of anything.
So now, I'm stuck with a Galaxy Mega that seems to be rooted on another platform other than Metro's. I also am unable to use the Wifi feature, and it seems that I can't transfer files via USB - PC
I tried reverting my mistake but I don't think I'm flashing the right thing. Can someone please guide me in the right direction as to flashing this Mega back to the way it was. I don't want to bother with the root anymore, I just want the phone back to the way it was.
I'd really appreciate any help you gentlemen could give me.
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you can get the firmware from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-M819N&pcode=0
download the zip file. than unzip it and flash it through odin.
That site doesn't have the firmware for the U.S. Galaxy Mega 6.3
Any other link I could try?
Bran95 said:
That site doesn't have the firmware for the U.S. Galaxy Mega 6.3
Any other link I could try?
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yes it does. thats the link
bnb25 said:
yes it does. thats the link
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I followed the link but I don't see where the it says United States after I check Galaxy Mega 6.3
I could be doing something wrong, but I'm sure I'm choosing the proper Mega Model.
After I click country, there is no option for America/United States
Bran95 said:
I followed the link but I don't see where the it says United States after I check Galaxy Mega 6.3
I could be doing something wrong, but I'm sure I'm choosing the proper Mega Model.
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you'd be better off using kies. try using kies: http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/#downloadWindows
bnb25 said:
you don't choose anything, just scroll down on the page. you'd be better off using kies.
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Ohk. Now I see it. Download, going to try what you suggested now.
Bran95 said:
Ohk. Now I see it. Download, going to try what you suggested now.
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I'd just try using kies. it will give you the firmware update and take it back to stock with no root and no custom recovery. http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/#downloadWindows
bnb25 said:
I'd just try using kies. it will give you the firmware update and take it back to stock with no root and no custom recovery.
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Oh really? That's great news. So if I update via Kies.. The phone should go back to full factory restoration is what your saying? I really hope this works, installing Kies as we speak.
Bran95 said:
Oh really? That's great news. So if I update via Kies.. The phone should go back to full factory restoration is what your saying? I really hope this works, installing Kies as we speak.
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yes. I just used it to update the firmware. it took it back to stock.
bnb25 said:
yes. I just used it to update the firmware. it took it back to stock.
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I appreciate your help mate. I did the restore via Kies, it worked flawlessly. I am so relieved.
I'd shake your hand if I could.. xD
Bran95 said:
I appreciate your help mate. I did the restore via Kies, it worked flawlessly. I am so relieved.
I'd shake your hand if I could.. xD
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Glad it worked for you. :good:
Bran95 said:
That site doesn't have the firmware for the U.S. Galaxy Mega 6.3
Any other link I could try?
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You can check xxucna2-firmware-for-galaxy-mega-6.3. i think it is US Based..
http://androidcentral.us/2014/01/in...d-4-2-2-xxucna2-firmware-for-galaxy-mega-6-3/ :good:
Hello all, I have a rather difficult problem due to lack of knowledge I have on the device.
I have my old Z2 which I have recovered after someone I lent it to (not me, I promise) attempted to 'fix' the root on the device. The last time I saw the device it had PhilZ recovery and a custom ROM on the device.
I got the device back again after about a year apart. First thing is first, I factory reset the device from the bootloader. Oops, now it doesn't boot into rom correctly...
Well time to flash a new rom right? I use recovery to "wipe to prepare for new rom". I attempted to flash 'ressurection remix' rom or something similar for the Z2 via sideload. Only, the bootloader refused to sideload flash because "this zip is for [insert list of z2 devices, one of which I know this phone is], but this device is a leo". Huh? Quick bit of googling and I find a thread where apparently leo means the phone thinks it is a z3? Not great.
Well maybe since we are here I should try to get the device to be running TWRP which I am more familiar with. Now I'm not exactly sure what I did here, but the Z2 really didnt like it. I think I went into fastboot/flashboot (im not sure on the difference, which is probably why it is kill), and attempted to use adb/fastboot to flash a boot.img, as well as a recovery.img, in whatever order. Nothing seemed to happen at all.
TL;DR: So onto the present situation. I am no longer able to boot into recovery. The light will flash green for a tenth of a second and then phone will die. I can however hold volume up+power+USBcablein to make the device go into bootloader?/fastboot?/flashmode? Not sure which, but my computer beeps for a connection and the Z2 has a constant blue light, with no screen. adb does not see the device, nor does fastboot, although I am updating my drivers to see if this helps.
What should I do from here? I'm not sure what flashtool is, but I think this is my next step (although every google result says something different...). I'm not sure where to download this from because all available sites look dodgy.
Device info:
It is a UK device that used the carrier ORANGE in 2015.
It was running PhilZ recovery
It was running KK ROM
tia
IneptVirus said:
Device info:
It is a UK device that used the carrier ORANGE in 2015.
It was running PhilZ recovery
It was running KK ROM
tia
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The first thing you had to do before you did all that craziness, was to back to stock using flashtool. There are guides here, guides on Google, and guides on YouTube about how to using flashtool. It's very more easy than flashing a custom ROM and all that stuff. Just download the FTF KK firmware, then root, then recovery, and then download FTF of Marshmallow and you will be done.
It's been 3 days ago that you posted this. I hope you solved the problem. This is my little contribution.
Excuse my English, it's not the best.
Little Snevil said:
The first thing you had to do before you did all that craziness, was to back to stock using flashtool. There are guides here, guides on Google, and guides on YouTube about how to using flashtool. It's very more easy than flashing a custom ROM and all that stuff. Just download the FTF KK firmware, then root, then recovery, and then download FTF of Marshmallow and you will be done.
It's been 3 days ago that you posted this. I hope you solved the problem. This is my little contribution.
Excuse my English, it's not the best.
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Hi Snevil,
I havent fixed the issue yet because I really had no idea where to go from where I put myself. Do you know of a good place to download Flashtool, each link I find is either expired or seems really dodgy.?
Thanks for helping out
IneptVirus said:
Hi Snevil,
I havent fixed the issue yet because I really had no idea where to go from where I put myself. Do you know of a good place to download Flashtool, each link I find is either expired or seems really dodgy.?
Thanks for helping out
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Flashtool v0.9.18.6
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XcIIRgL0SwTGNENnU0bGFneDA/view?usp=drivesdk
darknessmc said:
Flashtool v0.9.18.6
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XcIIRgL0SwTGNENnU0bGFneDA/view?usp=drivesdk
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Thanks! My security doesnt like this exe though, is it one you have used or did you just find it hosted on the internet?
IneptVirus said:
Thanks! My security doesnt like this exe though, is it one you have used or did you just find it hosted on the internet?
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It's mine
darknessmc said:
It's mine
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Ok cool, thanks again
You can download it from here but make sure that before you install the drivers that you disable driver verification in advanced startup settings on you pc!! Click thanks if this helped!
This link is from the official site @IneptVirus http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
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Hey there guys, so I did as I'm sure many of you do out of habit and checked for an update this morning. Low and behold with zero announcement Oreo is here!!! I couldn't be happier, but am I the only one who noticed it's dated for April 24th?? What're your guys thoughts on that? Did lg hold out on us, or maybe the carrier?
So this is Christmas...
And how many Thread About the Canadian Oreo we do Need further?
LGG6Fan said:
And how many Thread About the Canadian Oreo we do Need further?
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Sigh I did have a specific point to make or I wouldn't have made a thread about it
no update for LGH873 from fido.
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no update for LGH873 from fido.
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If you have PC access you can go ahead and grab the kdz and flash it with lgup. So long as you're sure your phone is an h873
Tinyshy said:
If you have PC access you can go ahead and grab the kdz and flash it with lgup. So long as you're sure your phone is an h873
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Will doing this delete any data on the phone? Just want to make sure.
No OTA from Koodo yet.
fegitoli said:
Will doing this delete any data on the phone? Just want to make sure.
No OTA from Koodo yet.
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It shouldn't but backup just in case
It's always better to do a factory reset after a change in Android version, eg. 7.0 to 8.0, so would recommend back up now.. When you change to Oreo, reset afterwards., then restore.
Why is Canada the Second after Korea ??
ric84 said:
Why is Canada the Second after Korea ?
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Alphabetical
Nothing for Telus yet on bridge or ota.Is this even real or what?Is using LG Up and kdz as easy as samsung and thier flash tool odin?Soooo simple but dont want a brick
jimrfraser said:
Nothing for Telus yet on bridge or ota.Is this even real or what?Is using LG Up and kdz as easy as samsung and thier flash tool odin?Soooo simple but dont want a brick
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The KDZ will work regardless of your carrier, so long as your device is an H873.
I flashed it on my Koodo H873 last night and it works perfectly. Just be sure to check off upgrade in LGUP so you don't lose any of your data. Open LGUP using Uppercut.
As long as you don't unplug your phone during the upgrade, you will not brick.
Tinyshy said:
Hey there guys, so I did as I'm sure many of you do out of habit and checked for an update this morning. Low and behold with zero announcement Oreo is here!!! I couldn't be happier, but am I the only one who noticed it's dated for April 24th?? What're your guys thoughts on that? Did lg hold out on us, or maybe the carrier?
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what font is that
What about LG UX? Is it new one like in V30?
ric84 said:
Why is Canada the Second after Korea ??
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Ok flashed kdz with uppercut.Worked like a dream.Only thing is when i tick on refurbished it wont allow me.So just ticked upgrade.Lost all my data but I can rebuild from scratch no prob.As far as new UX is a big no.Its still UX6.Not really alot of visual changes.Most just in software and a few tweaks thrown in.Not really impressed as opposed to Nuegat
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What about LG UX? Is it new one like in V30?
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The navbar icons are the same as the V30, but as far as the rest of the UX, I have no clue.
fegitoli said:
The KDZ will work regardless of your carrier, so long as your device is an H873.
I flashed it on my Koodo H873 last night and it works perfectly. Just be sure to check off upgrade in LGUP so you don't lose any of your data. Open LGUP using Uppercut.
As long as you don't unplug your phone during the upgrade, you will not brick.
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Hey can you please help me how to flash H873, i have no experience flashing phone, i would really appreciate if you guide me how to flash, will i lose my data, thank you.
deejaygur said:
Hey can you please help me how to flash H873, i have no experience flashing phone, i would really appreciate if you guide me how to flash, will i lose my data, thank you.
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Of course!
Assuming you've downloaded the KDZ, the only other steps are getting LGUP and Uppercut. Just google them, you should be able to find them.
Install LGUP (Make sure it is version 1.14) and run Uppercut. It may trigger a virus warning, so you should disable your antivirus temporarily. It is not a virus.
Plug your USB cable into your computer WITHOUT the phone plugged in.
Shut off your device and plug it in while holding the volume up button. It will enter download mode.
Finally, in the LGUP interface, it should show your device model on Standby. Check off "Upgrade" if you do not want to lose your data, or "Refurbish" if you want to factory reset it. In the list at the bottom, select "BIN" and click on the three dot button. It will prompt you to choose your KDZ.
Assuming you did everything right, click on Start. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PHONE WHILE IT IS UPDATING. When the progress bar in LGUP reaches 100% and your phone enters the "Android is Upgrading" screen, you may unplug your device and wait for it to boot.
Voila, you have Oreo! Please PM me if anything goes wrong.
In the future, please look for an existing thread for flashing instructions. I will make an exception here because you are new to flashing, and I know it is confusing.