sammyz

You will need a newer version of QPST if you have a 4G capable phone.
Download QPST here
You also need drivers if you have not installed them already.
Download drivers here (they are universal for most LG devices).

Thirdly, you need to know your MSL/SPC code

For MetroPCS phones only:
Download MEID converter from the Play Store or go to http://whiterabbit.org/android. Enter your IMEI/MEID; your IMEI/MEID is found in Settings>About Phone>Status, or underneath your battery. Convert it and now write down that 6 digit number

Other carrier phones:
You will have to use CDMA Workshop or something to get the code. (Yes you will have to use Google.com) There are several youtube videos and posts on retrieving the code, such as this one here (note: you should not have to reboot your phone and stuff unless you have a Virgin Mobile phone).

Virgin Mobile phones:
LG loves to keep you guys away from being able to use the COM PORT. I've seen this with the Optimus Elite and Optimus V. There usually is a way to get the COM PORT working with a hidden menu (dial ##PORT# ), but you usually need to get your SPC code somehow to enable it. This may or may not work for your device:
Fool proof ......:D well easy way to get msl from Optimus v
If that doesn't work, go to your device forum, use google, look through other forums. There usually is a way to get this code.


Once you get your SPC code:

1. On the phone:
   • If ICS or above
     Go to Settings>Development Options>USB debugging enabled
   • If Gingerbread or below
     Go to Settings>Applications>Development Options>USB debugging enabled
2. Connect phone to PC (Choose charge only on phone, if applicable)
3. Open Device Manager on PC
4. Look at which port the phone is on:
   
5. It is COM5 for me.
6. Open QPST
7. Add new port on bottom right:
   
8. Click the port the phone is connected to then press OK
   
9. Go to Software Download:
   
10. Press the Multi-image tab, uncheck auto backup/restore and press Start (make sure the correct Port is selected and SPC code is entered):
    
11. As soon as possible, press Abort and exit.
12. That's it, you should now be in Emergency Mode/Download Mode , now go unbrick yourself

Note that some PCs may completely freeze after booting the phone into Download Mode, just force shutdown your PC by holding the power button on the computer for 5-10 seconds, then turn it back on.

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Last edited by sammyz; February 5th, 2013 at 08:09 PM.

Spdfreak34

It's step push start and then abort and exit immediately?

I've tried this 3 times and can't get into emode.

Last edited by Spdfreak34; February 5th, 2013 at 12:03 AM.

sammyz

Really? O.o wait until the phone does something then..

Spdfreak34

Chances of nuking my phone? Can't afford a $300 paperweight. Lol

sammyz

If it goes into download mode, remove battery, reinsert, turn on the device with power button and that's it.
Chance of bricking= 0%

Spdfreak34

Worked!!


In the last pic you posted where it says "File:0%" I waited for that to go to 100% then it said putting phone into download mode. As soon as the phone began to reboot (screen goes blank) I unplugged the phone and it was in download mode.

Thanks for figuring it out Sammyz!!

sammyz

Uncheck auto backup/restore

txmarkel

I have a LG connect was rooted then lost my status bar so jumped the gun instead of asking you. Did the factory software now I have VV4 and can't get it to root now any ideas. Got spoiled to having it rooted. Thanks

sammyz

VV4 cannot be rooted.

txmarkel

Is there any way to get rid of the VV4 so I can root it. Thanks I'm still a newbee

txmarkel

P.S. So never use LG update software?

txmarkel

Are they working on rooting the VV4? Hope so

sammyz

I didn't say that

You can downgrade with this:
http://androidforums.com/connect-4g-all-things-root/608218-official-connect-ms840-ms840v-firmware-newest-vv5.html#post4873767
And yes people are trying to root it, but haven't found a way yet.