Root Help!?! Hidden Menu/GOTA test now phone wont boot at all

Rob_i_am · May 5, 2014

First off. My Boost Mobile F7 is rooted/cwm and Freedom Kernel. I was digging thru all the hidden menu options with (5689#*870#) and my curiosity got the best of me and I clicked an option called "GOTA test". My understanding (afterwards) is GOTA is an OTA update. Mixed with a custom kernel and root etc I messed up smh. Can I manage to adb my recovery.img or anything at all to get this thing to boot again? I'm gonna try to reach download mode on my pc this evening. I'm just reaching out to any of you that are much more in touch with these types of issues. Replacing the board is not the option I wanna be dealt.

GameTheory · May 5, 2014

Your best option would be to follow the guide here...

http://androidforums.com/lg-optimus...nbrick-unroot-lg-optimus-f7-boost-mobile.html

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chevanlol360 · May 5, 2014

lol i've done that before, just use the unbrick tool and it'll be good as new.

Rob_i_am · May 5, 2014

Sweeeet. I've gotten answers I needed from both u guys before (forum searches) lol. I haven't needed to actually post a question until now. I was hoping the unbrick tool would work. Its not booting at alllll. I guess I'm worried I can't reach download mode but I will know soon. Ill get back to you all with news later.

Rob_i_am · May 5, 2014

Well... I'm working on it. I can't get my PC to recognize my device. I installed the USB driver but my phone is still labeled "qload" or whatever. I ran the flasher with correct dll and tot file. It just goes to a screen of boxes labeled "com" and Ports. I click it and it sits at "ready". Not sure what to do next

Rob_i_am · May 5, 2014

I got to the part where u check the box for port 1. Then press ok and it just pulls up the screen full of boxes and com/port names. Tried to go to device manager like the directions on the forum link in step 7 but I couldn't see any "com" ports. I know I'm missin somethin and its probably simple. Which racks my brains even more. Is there a certain way to install the usb drivers so my phone recognizes them?

TheFatDemon · May 6, 2014

I'm no expert at this but from experience, I installed the drivers first and then connected my phone in download mode. Went into device manager and changed the com port to 1 and LG flash picked it up.

Rob_i_am · May 6, 2014

I'm using a laptop with Windows 7. It isn't showing up "coms/ports" in device manager. Even after pressing "View all" in options. Maybe I need to try on a desktop PC? Idk any shortcuts to access the com ports any other way.

chevanlol360 · May 6, 2014

You following the picture guide? Try different USB ports. If that doesn't work tty a different computer preferably with another version of windows installed.

Rob_i_am · May 7, 2014

Haven't tried another usb port. And I've mainly used the picture guide as a reference when I get to step 7. But I will try a normal desktop PC with different version of windows. Thanks for the help bro.

Bob Hubert · Sep 21, 2014

hello im learning more about cell phones . is there a manual for the hidden menu options on the LGMS500/ LG optimus F6 ? i have unlocked and rooted it .

also im trying to learn the codes for this device if there is a sheet with the codes that would be great.

also having trouble enabling the usb host support option .
is there any way i can get a detailed answer on how to do this ?

thank you all in advance . im trying to learn how to become a programmer / developer .

carrier : MetroPCS

creed10 · Sep 21, 2014

Bob Hubert said:
hello im learning more about cell phones . is there a manual for the hidden menu options on the LGMS500/ LG optimus F6 ? i have unlocked and rooted it .

also im trying to learn the codes for this device if there is a sheet with the codes that would be great.

also having trouble enabling the usb host support option .
is there any way i can get a detailed answer on how to do this ?

thank you all in advance . im trying to learn how to become a programmer / developer .

carrier : MetroPCS

you would get more and better responses in the optimus F6 forums. this forum is for the F7. I dont know if the hidden menu codes are the same or not so I can't give you much feedback on that anyway.

creed10 · Sep 21, 2014

Rob_i_am said:
I'm using a laptop with Windows 7. It isn't showing up "coms/ports" in device manager. Even after pressing "View all" in options. Maybe I need to try on a desktop PC? Idk any shortcuts to access the com ports any other way.

I used a laptop with windows 7 on it. i followed the forum and picture guides exactly, and succeeded in reflashing my phone. I recommend uninstall LG drivers, and start over from scratch, being extra careful to follow everything EXACTLY. if it still doesn't work, then it must be your windows installation. (or you could try a different USB port like chev said. also make sure you're connected to USB directly and not a USB hub

)

if all that still doesn't work, another computer would be the best option

Bob Hubert · Sep 21, 2014

creed10 said:
you would get more and better responses in the optimus F6 forums. this forum is for the F7. I dont know if the hidden menu codes are the same or not so I can't give you much feedback on that anyway.

thanks i didnt realize i was in F7 model forum lol i typed F^ but it brought me here .

Izzxy · Jan 18, 2015

Rob_i_am said:
Well... I'm working on it. I can't get my PC to recognize my device. I installed the USB driver but my phone is still labeled "qload" or whatever. I ran the flasher with correct dll and tot file. It just goes to a screen of boxes labeled "com" and Ports. I click it and it sits at "ready". Not sure what to do next

I also have this problem idk how to fix help??

Rob_i_Am00 · Jan 30, 2015

Izzxy said:
I also have this problem idk how to fix help??

I never figured it out. The laptop i was using was rather old and i was lacking patience. I ended up just exchanging it for a Replacement phone. I've also bought a new one.... Swapped guts/internals with the new phone by verrry gently removing the sticker/seal under the battery and just returning it like i just got a bad phone and get my money back. It's not ethical but i gotta make it how i can. Its not hurting their wallet like it is mine

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