so i rooted my lg volt ls740. first unlock i've done, and it worked. (http://androidforums.com/threads/guide-rooting-guide-updated-12-9-2015.893332/) shout out to bg4m3r. the problem occurred when i removed some system apps. using jumobile's 'system app remover' from the play store i manually applied the changes suggested in this site's 'debloating the stock system resource' in the lg volt forum. i think i might be a dumbass, because when i saw delete 'All Google Apps aside from the Play Store and Services' i deleted, i guess, the main google app that allows the device to work. now when i power on all i get is the first VM power on screen on a loop. and my sd card must suck, because backup didn't copy to it. i tried to plug in usb on desktop, and got put in charge only mode. Can I fix this, or did I just create a rock?
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I'm talking Shaq at the foul line bricked. Just did my first root, but no backup because my sd card blows. The root worked, but I deleted the Google App with SystemAppRemover by mistake, and now nothing will turn on except for the main screen from Virgin Mobile. My desktop has it on charge-only mode ( i.e. doesn't recognize it), so even if I could get a restore point I don't know how I would apply it. Anyone got any advice, other than get a new phone and don't mess up again?
Hello and welcome @Conman MC !
I saw your 2 threads, merged the two, then moved it to the LG Volt root forum so others can help out
I saw your 2 threads, merged the two, then moved it to the LG Volt root forum so others can help out
Bad_MOFO_33
Android Enthusiast
If you have twrp recovery installed
Boot into recovery
Connect phone to pc
In twrp go to mount and enable mtp
Download stock rom or whatever you prefer on pc
Transfer rom zip to external sd
In twrp run factory reset
Then install rom
Boot into recovery
Connect phone to pc
In twrp go to mount and enable mtp
Download stock rom or whatever you prefer on pc
Transfer rom zip to external sd
In twrp run factory reset
Then install rom
Sorry, it's a Virgin Mobile LG Volt LS740 with the 4.4.2 kitkat
Thanks, I'm kind of a noob here.Hello and welcome @Conman MC !
I saw your 2 threads, merged the two, then moved it to the LG Volt root forum so others can help out
Unfortunately, I don't have TWRP. But I do have DP Tools, if that helps any. Can I still put TWRP on the pc and recover?
ScarletRooter
Well-Known Member
If you don't have TWRP installed then you'll need to do a full restore back to zv3 firmware. I added a few things in case it was a little confusing! If you have any question I should be able to answer them
Coppied Straight From The Rooting Guide Forum! Added some things to make things a little clearer for newcomers to the LG Flash Tool
Step 1 - Gather materials for zv3 downgrade
WARNING: You will lose data in the downgrade process. Prepare your phone accordingly.
What you will need:
zv3 stock tot file (Mirror) - DL to computer
MD5 = 0D7AAAFB6742CEAB7BCAEECBAE3C1F39
LG Flash Tool 1.8, Megalock, and LS740 DLL - DL to computer
MD5= C1825BA208611B23B9B0D4aBDD0C5731
LG Universal Drivers - DL to computer
Step 2 - Setup your computer
Uninstall any and all phone related drivers and software currently on your computer from any phone you've had. You can reinstall them once the downgrade is complete if you still need them.
Reboot the computer.
Install the driver package.
Reboot the computer.
Install the LG Flash Tool to the root of your drive. (C:/ Drive)
Place the DLLs (megalock and ls740) and tot file in the folder with the flash tool. (C:\LG\LGFlashTool)
With the phone off, and USB cable plugged into your computer, hold Vol + and plug the cable into the phone. (Some drivers may install, allow this to happen first before proceeding.)
Continue holding Vol + until download mode loads. See screenshot.
Open Device Manager by hitting Windows+R or opening the run window and type in "devmgmt.msc"
In Device Manager on your computer, find LGE AndroidNet USB Serial Port (under Ports) and set it to port 41 (COM41).
Leave your phone connected and set it aside for now.
Step 3 - Flashing zv3
Open the LG Flash Tool. On the config window, make it look like the picture below
(note the DLL, S/W, and Action Mode) and hit OK:
On the main window, hit the yellow arrow at the far left.
Once it finishes, unplug the cable from the computer, and plug it back in to start the flashing process.
When the phone reboots, it will boot into the MiniOS setup screen.
(You can now disconnect the phone and close the Flash Tool.
Don't worry about any fail messages from the flash tool.)
On the MiniOS screen, hold power and tap Normal Boot.
Rebooting will take several minutes, DON'T PANIC!
Here's a video guide thanks to @bg4m3r
You're potentially a lifesaver, scarlet. Let me see if that'll work
ScarletRooter
Well-Known Member
No problem, next time be sure to be more careful with what you remove!
Next time install TWRP 2.8.7.0
Using Rashr Rashr From Google Play Store
Also, be sure to keep at least one backup so if this happens again you can just restore back to the ROM in just a few minutes!
Don't worry. I will. And thanks to everyone who posted
bg4m3r
Android Expert
Removing the Google app shouldn't cause a brick. Try doing a factory reset from recovery before going to the extent of wiping everything.
Heck, just wiping cache and dalvik might do the trick.
Also, take a look through this thread Conman...
http://androidforums.com/index.php?threads/978689/
It's still a work in progress, but you should find it helpful.
Heck, just wiping cache and dalvik might do the trick.
Also, take a look through this thread Conman...
http://androidforums.com/index.php?threads/978689/
It's still a work in progress, but you should find it helpful.
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