DjRedHadouken
Newbie
It did not pop-up. Do I need to connect my phone? If so, does it need to be in download mode?
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VM LG Optimus Elite Bricked - PLEASE HELP!
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SulkyAndroid17
Android Enthusiast
Yes, your phone needs to be turned on and connected to the PC and download mode shouldn't be necessary.
DjRedHadouken
Newbie
Define turned on? Because my phone won't get past the LG logo.
DjRedHadouken
Newbie
It still isn't being found, and I still don't know what you mean by 'turned on'
SulkyAndroid17
Android Enthusiast
I mean just turn it on. You might want to try Power + volume down or try download mode, then type: fastboot reboot recovery
your phone should reboot into the installed recovery. I have no idea if the Elite has a locked bootloader or if you unlocked it when you rooted. So this may all be for nothing, but what do you have to lose by trying right?
your phone should reboot into the installed recovery. I have no idea if the Elite has a locked bootloader or if you unlocked it when you rooted. So this may all be for nothing, but what do you have to lose by trying right?
DjRedHadouken
Newbie
It says < waiting for device >. If only it would connect, then this would probably work. I don't understand, I have the proper drivers installed but yet it still won't detect.
DjRedHadouken
Newbie
Well, I think it's time to give up. I really appreciate all your help, but there's nothing I can do. Luckily, I have a backup phone ready to go. Hopefully I can get a replacement, but there's nothing more I can do.
SulkyAndroid17
Android Enthusiast
Alright, Instead try:
1) fastboot reboot-bootloader
2) fastboot oem unlock
Anything happen then? If your boot loader is locked then I don't what to do. You could try throwing commands at it I guess. The ultimate goal is to download clockwork mod recovery, place the recovery.img inside the folder that adb and fastboot is in, then type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
1) fastboot reboot-bootloader
2) fastboot oem unlock
Anything happen then? If your boot loader is locked then I don't what to do. You could try throwing commands at it I guess. The ultimate goal is to download clockwork mod recovery, place the recovery.img inside the folder that adb and fastboot is in, then type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
DjRedHadouken
Newbie
But the device won't connect.
SulkyAndroid17
Android Enthusiast
I would try every mode I could get the phone into. Download mode, boot loader, system recovery, or just a plain booting it up as far as it will go. And restart and retry every time. Maybe some adb/fastboot power users will chime in with something I don't know and can help you better.
At the least you'll come out this with the understanding that a custom recovery is ideal when rooted and you'll have some minor knowledge of a command line system.
At the least you'll come out this with the understanding that a custom recovery is ideal when rooted and you'll have some minor knowledge of a command line system.
Dudefoxlive
Lurker
i know that this post is kinda old but i need some help real fast. my friend wants me to fix this phone for him and first it was stuck in download mode. i ended up flashing it back to stock but when it got to the end it failed and after that the phone froze at the lg logo i let it sit for about 5 minuets and nothing so i ended up pulling the battery and now the phone does nothing. i need some help big time. if possible can i fix this