NathanCline
Newbie
Has anyone else been getting 110 error reports from downloading apps from the playstore after rooting and z5 ROM? I haven't read every page of the thread yet...
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bg4m3r
Android Expert
What do you mean firmware update screen? What does it look like? What did you do when following the guide? Did you get any unexpected errors?
Without more info, all I can say is start over and do it again. Follow the directions closely.
bg4m3r
Android Expert
Try clearing data for the play store. Did you install the radio? Do you have data otherwise? You may have to factory reset. There have been some glitchy things occurring when jumping from zv3 to zv5.
spocko
Well-Known Member
I'm confused. You need to use towelroot to root the phone (after downgrading to zv3 of course). Once the phone has been rooted, you don't need towelroot anymore.
bg4m3r
Android Expert
Downgrading is not rooting. You need to go download towelroot, which is why it is on the list of things you need to download.
spaceshipmax
Newbie
I downloaded the Flash tool, the tot file, and the 2 dll's. Re installed the drivers with appropriate restarts. Set the com port to 41. Started phone in download mode http://androidforums.com/attachments/upload_2015-1-7_17-23-25-png.79991/ Next i setup flash tool like pic. hit yellow button, unplug, replug. Flash process starts. hangs at 12-21% returns fail. I restarted both the computer and the phone with no luck. I changed USB port. I tuned off firewall and Antivir... I unfortunately Im still stuck. Mu Firmware Update screen also says 910K B86 QEM in small grey letters and Rooted in red.. I dont know how to get the phone to do anything but display this screen.
bg4m3r
Android Expert
OK, you're stuck on the download mode screen. It failed the flash. Did you verify that the tot file downloaded correctly with the MD5 provided? Be sure to check the zip file, not the extracted tot file.
Until you get the flash to complete, you're stuck. There is basically no usable OS on the phone at this point, which it why it won't boot.
If the tot file is valid, try a different computer. Someone mentioned having better luck on a 32 bit computer, but I don't know if it was just coincidence.
spaceshipmax
Newbie
Well the the checksum on the tot matches. I'm going to resolve a small USB issue before attempting to start from the top. I don't have a 32bit system setup.. perhaps Ill try to run the flash-tool in a windows compatibility mode. The other thing is that I instinctively chose the third option when 1st running the flash tool...i think (the other options seemed like they might not be in english, if i remember correctly, however it wasn't untill after the fact later that this dialogue was mentioned in the directions) so i reinstalled flash tool i didnt have the option to choose?? so maybe i havent unistalled it correctly between tries... I also am unsure if I successfully removed all drivers relating to the phone so I will hit my head against the wall a few more times and let you know how it works out.
spaceshipmax
Newbie
If all else fails.. will the people at "best buy" be able to flash it?
NathanCline
Newbie
I re flashed Z5 after wiping and the radio then factory reset it. Then used Titanium Backup to restore and Link2Sd and everything is running fine I've even had to do some updates to apps and still working well. Thanks. I had tried clearing the play store data first and that didn't work.
Volted
Member
The people at Best Buy would not do anything except tell you to buy a new phone...
spaceshipmax
Newbie
I accidentally turned my phone into a brick lalala
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bg4m3r
Android Expert
May as well keep trying to flash. Can you get into recovery?
Try running a factory reset, then flash.
spaceshipmax
Newbie
i will go find out how to factory reset and how to access "recovery" unless of course.... someone here tells me.
bg4m3r
Android Expert
You didn't use BOARD mode. You need to reflash. Look at the action mode section in the flash tool screenshot.
bg4m3r
Android Expert
Hold Vol - and Power when you turn on the phone until is says factory reset processing. That gets you into recovery. Factory reset is an option in there.
spaceshipmax
Newbie
so i see that factory ...proscessing screen but if i continue to hold thos buttons it just restarts. If i let go of power it goes back to USB Firmware Update screen...power button isnt working.. have to take battery out
Bstressfree
Member
I've just finished reading this entire thread from first post to last. Very interesting and informative. Thank you.all. The problem is my lack of retention. I did see that there are some issues for some folks using Win 8.1.
I've ordered a used Boost LG Volt thru Ebay. Have no idea what zv version it is yet. Nor do
I know If I even want to root. My question is whether or not I might be able to use my Win8.1 tablet to perform the root should i decide to do so.
I went off when MS abandoned all us XP diehards and converted my PC and laptop to Lubuntu so the only Win device I have is the tablet. Tablet does have a full size USB 3 port.
What do Ya'll think?
Edit: Oh and I have no intention of activating the volt. I carry Two hotspots and use a voip app for voice service.
I've ordered a used Boost LG Volt thru Ebay. Have no idea what zv version it is yet. Nor do
I know If I even want to root. My question is whether or not I might be able to use my Win8.1 tablet to perform the root should i decide to do so.
I went off when MS abandoned all us XP diehards and converted my PC and laptop to Lubuntu so the only Win device I have is the tablet. Tablet does have a full size USB 3 port.
What do Ya'll think?
Edit: Oh and I have no intention of activating the volt. I carry Two hotspots and use a voip app for voice service.
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bg4m3r
Android Expert
Don't know if the tablet will work... Depends on exactly what version of windows it's running. I'm sure there's probably a way to do it in Linux. Probably a good chance that phone will have zv3 on it though, in which case you won't need a 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."
How does one do this? I'm using Windows 8.1
Is it a good idea to try this with 8.1??
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."
How does one do this? I'm using Windows 8.1
Is it a good idea to try this with 8.1??
bg4m3r
Android Expert
Like you would uninstall anything else...look through the Programs and Features control panel and uninstall anything pertaining to a phone. Then look through Device Manager and do the same. As for using Windows 8, theoretically it shouldn't matter, but I can't say you won't have a few extra bumps in the road. Maybe run the flash tool in Windows 7 compatibility mode if you have a problem.
bg4m3r
Android Expert
OK, so your recovery is borked too. I just thought of something though...go through and uninstall the USB ports on your computer, reboot, let it reinstall the USB (should auto detect and install), reinstall the drivers, reboot. I recall that working for someone before. Literally just thought of it while writing the previous post.
UPDATE: When I have the phone plugged in I see the name of my phone under device manager under portable devices. Do I just uninstall that driver?
I found nothing relating to LG in either the Device Manager or the Programs and Features thing, and they're definitely installed
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