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A new tool is available for the LG devices to flash the stock firmware files and revert back to everything stock. The new tool LGUP has been designed to install the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow KDZ or TOT firmware files that the former LG Flashtool 2014 lacked. Courtesy of autoprime, an XDA forum member, we can now get

As the LG G4 was the firstย Android device to have received the Marshmallow update besides the Nexus series, there was no known way to flash it manually; until LGUP came itโ€™s way. This tutorial will show you how to flash stock firmware on LG devices with ease. It should also be useful for upgrading, downgrading and restoring stock firmware. Here we have listed latest firmware files for the LG G4 both the international variant and the Sprint variant. Follow the instructions carefully and backup everything before you proceed as it will perform a clean install and wipe all of your apps and data.

Download Stock Marshmallow Files for LG G4

  • โ†’ LGUPย โ†’ย Download link
    | File 1:ย LGUP_8994_DLL_Ver_0_0_3_23.msi
    File 2: LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.msi
  • New LGUP with commn.dll fileย โ†’ Download | File: newlgup.rar
  • LGUP common.dll fileย โ†’ Download | File: common.zip
  • โ†’ Latestย Stock Firmware 20D and 20A KDZ files for LG G4 H815
    โ†’ย Downloadย | File:ย H81520D_00_0115.kdz
    โ†’ Downloadย | File:ย H81520A_00.kdz
  • TWRP Flashable files zip files by verified sourceย โ†’ Link
  • TWRP Flashable files zip files.ย [Verify if itโ€™s not a KDZ by opening it. Canโ€™t verify the source]
    โ†’ LG G4 H815 New โ†’ Linkย | File:ย H81520D_00.7z
    โ†’ LG G4 H815 Stock Marshmallow Firmwareย โ†’ Link [Mirror] | File:ย H81520A_00.7z
  • โ†’ Sprint LG G4 ZV9 Firmware โ†’ย Linkย | File:ย LS991ZV9_12_ARB02.7z
  • โ†’ LG FlashTool TOTโ†’ย Download | File:ย LG FLASH TOOL(TOT).rar
  • โ†’ DLL file for Sprint LG G4 if you use the Method 2 โ†’ Downloadย | File: LGFLASH_LG_G4_CODEFIRE.dll

How to Use LGUP Tool to Flash Stock Firmware on LG Devices [LG G4]

Step 1. Download both LGUP MSI filesย file from the download section above and install them on your PC. Also, downloadย the Stock 30B firmware and place where the LGUP is located.

Step 2. Boot your phone into Download Mode. To do so, disconnect USB cable then Power off the phone completely. Now hold Volume Up then plug in USB cable at the same time.

Step 3.ย Now open LGUP and select your phone model. If it says unknown, disconnect phone or reopen LGUP and try again.

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Step 4.ย While LGUP is still open and your device connected with Download Mode, select the โ€œRefurbishโ€ option. If it fails, useย Upgrade. [Read notes from below]

Step 5. Now provideย the File Path and hit Start.

Step 5.ย Now wait for the installationย to finish.

Notes:ย 

TO UPGRADE TO MM from LP โ€“ Make sure BIN file is ticked and the File Path is set to the MM KDZ you have downloaded. Be sure to UPGRADE is checked. This will update you from LP to MM without wiping any of your data. Then Start the operation.

TO DO A FULL WIPE AND INSTALL MM โ€“ Open the LGUP on your computer. Provide the file path of the MM KDZ. Now this is important, Exit LGUP and run again once you set it as above. You will now notice that the MM KDZ will still be showing in the FILE PATH section. Now, select REFURBISH and make sure BIN file is ticked. Then Start the operation.

TO GO BACK TO LP FROM MM โ€“ Open the LGUP on your computer. Provide the file path of the MM KDZ. Now this is important, Exit LGUP and run again once you set it as above. You will now notice that the MM KDZ will still be showing in the FILE PATH section. Now, select REFURBISH and make sure BIN file is ticked. Then Start the operation.

If for any reason LGUP doesnโ€™t wipe your data or you want to wipe it yourself, thenย simply boot into stock recovery after the flash and run a factory reset from there.

How Toย Use Old LG FlashTool to Installย Stock Firmwareย on Sprint LG G4 [Alternative Method]

If the above method doesnโ€™t work for you or you get an error, then follow the instructions here.ย As an overview onย how to flash TOTโ€™s, here are steps below will allow you to flash ZV9 (or higher) and also downgrade back to ZV6 firmware. You donโ€™t need to flash ZV5 TOT if youโ€™re on ZV6 or higher as ZV5 is qfuse v1. Also, ZV6 and ZV9 are qfuse v2. Remember, you can only flash equal or higher qfuse versions. NEVER lower.

If you have ignored the steps above and decided to use the old โ€œLG FlashToolโ€ method or have forgotten to check off the โ€œBoard DLโ€ and are now stuck on the โ€œ2โ€ screen. then this is what you should do.

Step 1. Power off the phone and close LGUP.

Step 2. Boot into Download Mode again.

Step 3.ย Now openย the original LG FlashTool from the download section. Number 4 there.

Step 4. Make sure you set LG Flash to use โ€œBoard DLโ€ at the bottom of the screen where u select DLL and TOT.

Step 5.ย Now you should be able to flash either ZV6 or ZV9 using LG Flash (with Board DL option).

For detailed steps and files, get to this XDA Forum Pageย or check out the video on youtube.ย Once you flash and successfully boot into the stock firmware, you can now enjoy your brand new firmware.

Source: XDA

Also see: Install Stock Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update On T-Mobile LG G4, Latest 20i Image For H811


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  4. Luis Grilo Avatar
    Luis Grilo

    Hi!! To install Android 6.0 in a LG G4 with LGUP is required unlock bootloaders? Thank you..

    1. Sarang Avatar
      Sarang

      Hello Luis, No it’s not required if you use the stock firmware file i.e, the KDZ file. However, if you mean to use flashable zip files or use TWRP then yes.

      1. Luis Grilo Avatar
        Luis Grilo

        Yes, I have stock ROM but is locked to a Portuguese operator , still will be no problem ? Thank you very much

        1. Sarang Avatar
          Sarang

          No it won’t be a problem. Just make sure you have the proper firmware file. You can use official LG Bridge method if you don’t find the file and check if Marshmallow is available for your variant from here: https://18d5a.wpc.azureedge.net/8018D5A/tool/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=PWZO7A26B9UW

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  7. Preben Nielsen Avatar
    Preben Nielsen

    LGUP keeps saying unknown … goddammit!!!

    1. Sarang Avatar
      Sarang

      Good to know Preben. May I know where the problem was?

    2. Carlos Jimenez Avatar
      Carlos Jimenez

      How you fixed? please mine still is unknown

    3. vamsi obillaneni Avatar
      vamsi obillaneni

      How did you fix it bro, I am facing the same issue.

      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        do what the guy above said… i kept getting the damn error messages unknown model or cant load model until i copied the common folder to the directory…open my computer and in the adress bar copy and paste this C:Program Files (x86)LG ElectronicsLGUPmodel
        than paste the common folder in that location then restart lg up and it should pick up your phone…mine was the tmobile lg v10 and it picked it up immediately after i did that also make sure you install the usb drivers…. I might put a tutorial up on youtube since their really isn’t any at the moment

        1. Jakob Wรฅngรถ Avatar
          Jakob Wรฅngรถ

          i ddont even have a common folder. great guide

          1. Kenyon Scheid Avatar
            Kenyon Scheid

            I was wable to fix it by downloading the file from this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6pQCizpnzoEeU5QcS05MExuZXM/view
            then I moved the common folder to
            C:Program Files (x86)LG ElectronicsLGUPmodel

  8. rojeh Avatar
    rojeh

    lgup gives me model unknown

    1. vamsi obillaneni Avatar
      vamsi obillaneni

      are you able to fix this issue. what did you do?

      1. Sarang Avatar
        Sarang

        How to fix the LGUP can’t load the model [C:Program Files (x86)LG ElectronicsLGUPmodel/com] ?

        1. Download the new LGUP file or just the common folder with LGUP_common.dll file in it from the downloads.
        2. The file is in under folder “common” in the newlgup.rar file. Copy the folder common and paste it under directory: C:Program Files (x86)LG ElectronicsLGUPmodel
        3. so under this model folder, you should see sub-folder named common.
        4. Re-run LGUP and enjoy the flashing now…

        1. vamsi obillaneni Avatar
          vamsi obillaneni

          I tried your process, LGUP is still not able to recognize my device.
          I am actually trying to upgrade my LG G3 to MM. I have D85530B_00_1217.kdz file and I am following the same process mentioned in your article. I observe that LGUP shows the following error as shown in pic below,when I connect my phone to my PC.

          1. GameTechish Avatar
            GameTechish

            Go into download mode by turning off the phone and holding the volume down button and then plugging the phone into your computer.

        2. joed ubalde Avatar
          joed ubalde

          Please help on my G2 as I’m trying to get my device connected with LGUP Idid every step you said but still error persists. Thanks for the help.

          1. Sarang Avatar
            Sarang

            For Lg G2, use the older flashtool 2014. Hit the LGUP download link and you will find it there.

        3. NA Avatar
          NA

          WHERE DO YOU FIND THE FILE CONTAINING THE “COMMON” FOLDER? <——————-

          1. Kenyon Scheid Avatar
            Kenyon Scheid
        4. Kanovch Kuskov Avatar
          Kanovch Kuskov

          hi, i know thats it is a year ago post, but could you help me please? after done these issue with common folder, i got finally my k500dsf open with lgup, but now i get this error: Error code=0x2000 secure device but unsecure image… help please.

    2. seyed morteza zakerabbasali Avatar
      seyed morteza zakerabbasali

      hey guys, it’s another solution. find it in : http://www.mylgphones.com/download-lg-up-software
      for me, lg g3 dual sim (d858hk) , i used : https://www.mylgphones.com/download-lg-up-software and worked well.

  9. Jmthadon Moore III Avatar
    Jmthadon Moore III

    I did all that and keep getting flashed failed in refurbished and cef error on upgrade. What can I do?

  10. Jay Mechanica Avatar
    Jay Mechanica

    Where is the “30B” file that’s referenced?

  11. Javoris Thomas Avatar
    Javoris Thomas

    I use it and it mess up my phone. It wouldn’t come on at all

  12. Curter Avatar
    Curter

    Sarang posted a great and very useful topic and appreciate for his workaround with model not found in LGUP (see his post below).
    IF any one of you guys are facing issues with your lg phones and want to get back to the original factory firmware, here’s a link with step by step process. It’s just you need to create folder ‘common’ inside the LGUP install location if it is not there for v20 (or any other device not getting detected).

    go to: http://www.lg-roms.com
    and browse your desired phone and model number, click on the download and it will show you all the details with appropriate links for the required files/roms/installers.

    I fucked up my v20 real bad following the dirty(motherfucking)cow root process and it kept on booting on fucking TWRP no matter whichever option i select. Stock recovery was impossible to find and found that link by the grace of lord after browsing several hundred links and bam! there you go! got back to farm fresh factory fucked v20 again.

  13. David Garcรญa Avatar
    David Garcรญa

    I have LG K10 K420N and it says model unknown I tried with common folder and it doesn’t work. Please, help.

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