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Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] unbrick vm

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cell2011

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Im in download mode to do this flash tool stuff ive got the com to 41 i just cant seem to figure this out. Is there anyone around back east that can help with this im in West Virginia. I just dont know the procedure i keep getting parallel usb lock key when in flash tool then korean something. Just weird. i got this way by rooting and recovery on v6 and tried the Solar rom didnt reboot it flashed but no reboot
 
Im bricked cant go anywhere. i need to flash back to stock. I didnt backup after flashing a rom lost everything. There is no hard reset either at all. Download mode i can do but thats it
 
sorry i don't know then only thing i could suggest is to read the guide again maybe something was missed
 
cell2011 said:
Im bricked cant go anywhere. i need to flash back to stock. I didnt backup after flashing a rom lost everything. There is no hard reset either at all. Download mode i can do but thats it
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Do you have all the needed files? Think some of the links in OP may no longer work.

Confirm you have all correct files/versions.

Should work. Repost if still not working for you.
 
cell2011 said:
phone battery is dead i think im in trouble
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So charge it. You'll be fine if you follow the instructions on the sticky thread (unbrick phone). I had the same problem as you with the Korean language and ?????? part. Don't worry about that. Do this step first and you're good to go:

2) Download and install the LG F3 Flash Utility. Do not run the application after it installs. After the installation there is a MegaLock.dll file in the zip. Copy this over to the installation directory of the flash utility (C:\LG\LGFlashTool)

OP's directions are correct, but limited. Scroll down towards the bottom of the thread and follow npolite's instructions. He's much more thorough. Here's the link: http://androidforums.com/virgin-mobile-optimus-f3-all-things-root/779320-unbrick-vm-sprint-f3.html
 
there is no charging it wont turn on. Im not understanding the copy part? megalock? Do you mean drag the dll file with the other files that are placed in order>
 
cell2011 said:
there is no charging it wont turn on. Im not understanding the copy part? megalock?
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That's weird, make sure the usb cable is firmly attached to the charger. Only copy and paste the MegaLock.dll file into the (C:\LG\LGFlashTool) folder. It will ask you if you want to replace the existing file. Say yes, then start the program and you're good to go.
 
im new with this phone im used to after the phone goes dead there is no charging it. like the old motorolas? ok so it should be charging even know its just stuck at the lg screen? could still have a possible chance of hard resetting this. Ive tired but it sat at confirmed
 
cell2011 said:
im new with this phone im used to after the phone goes dead there is no charging it. like the old motorolas? ok so it should be charging even know its just stuck at the lg screen? could still have a possible chance of hard resetting this. Ive tired but it sat at confirmed
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Well if it's stuck at the LG screen, then it's still working, probably just bricked. All I can say is follow the guide I linked earlier http://androidforums.com/virgin-mobile-optimus-f3-all-things-root/779320-unbrick-vm-sprint-f3.html, download the files and follow npolite's instructions and you'll be fine. You probably shouldn't have rooted it and flashed a rom if you weren't familiar with it or with computers. If I lived in WV, then I could help you in person, but I'm in FL.
 
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