Root [VIDEO GUIDE] Test Mode/No service fix (# to Hidden Menu)

[gbiggie]

how do i install the DRIVERS exe in the drivers folder ?

Welcome to Android Forums rosa2580
If you click on the .exe file the drivers will install
You mean the phone drivers yes

 

[rosa2580]

Welcome to Android Forums rosa2580
If you click on the .exe file the drivers will install
You mean the phone drivers yes

okay when i try to open the LGPNST it doesn't show me my phone ?

 

[gbiggie]

okay when i try to open the LGPNST it doesn't show me my phone ?

Go back through the setup and make sure that everything was install as stated in the OP-do you reboot after registering the required files-if not please do that.
Your phone is confirmed in test mode(# on the phone dialer as described in the OP

 

[rc012]

TEST MODE FIX

*Plug your phone into your USB connection.

*Go to START then CONTROL PANEL then DEVICE MANAGER. Scroll down to "Ports(Com and LPT)" Expand it and your phone SHOULD be listed with a "COM7", "COM3" etc....


*Get YOUR "COM" number and remember it. This is what USB port you are plugged into. (If you don't see your phone, the drivers are NOT installed correctly.)

*Open up the folder "Test Mode Fix" You should be looking at this.


*Open the drop down menu and find YOUR "COM" port.


*Click on CONNECT after you select YOUR "COM" and it SHOULD look like this.


*It takes 2-3 seconds and your phone will reboot if it is successful.


CONGRATULATIONS. You are now out of the dreaded TEST MODE.




Now for the fun stuff. Let's get your service back working.

hey i got through the first part easily but the Test Mode Fix portion is quite confusing. I opened up the test mode fix folder and there was only one thing in it. i clicked on it to open but it always says that it encountered a problem. I've re installed it multiple times and even re-did the first part...what to do... help???

 

[Fuzzy13]

hey i got through the first part easily but the Test Mode Fix portion is quite confusing. I opened up the test mode fix folder and there was only one thing in it. i clicked on it to open but it always says that it encountered a problem. I've re installed it multiple times and even re-did the first part...what to do... help???

Extract the exe. Phone in debug and internet connection. Plug in phone. Select correct com. Run program. You'll know if it does it right your phone well reboot.

That's all there is too it. Everyone says that part is the easiest which it is. Take your time and follow the directions carefully.

 

[Nehemiah]

I cannot send or receive calls or text. I have no service but all my data works...i can use my apps and internet. I had a custom rom installed but i've flashed my phone back to stock rom today. Now when i press the # button in the dialer it takes me to the lg hidden menu. My phone number also says unknown and my PRL is at 40000 just like this posts says. Since i do have data do i still need to follow all the steps in this guide?

 

[gbiggie]

I cannot send or receive calls or text. I have no service but all my data works...i can use my apps and internet. I had a custom rom installed but i've flashed my phone back to stock rom today. Now when i press the # button in the dialer it takes me to the lg hidden menu. My phone number also says unknown and my PRL is at 40000 just like this posts says. Since i do have data do i still need to follow all the steps in this guide?

That was the first thing I asked you to test for when I answered your pm. Thought you said no it was not in test mode
If it indeed is yes you have to follow the OP to a T

 

[Lestats Hill]

test mode fix

*plug your phone into your usb connection.

*go to start then control panel then device manager. Scroll down to "ports(com and lpt)" expand it and your phone should be listed with a "com7", "com3" etc....


*get your "com" number and remember it. This is what usb port you are plugged into. (if you don't see your phone, the drivers are not installed correctly.)

*open up the folder "test mode fix" you should be looking at this.


*open the drop down menu and find your "com" port.


*click on connect after you select your "com" and it should look like this.


*it takes 2-3 seconds and your phone will reboot if it is successful.


congratulations. You are now out of the dreaded test mode.




now for the fun stuff. Let's get your service back working.

i got lost at the open test mode fix part. When i open the unzipped file it says folder empty. And also what drop down menu???? Please help!!!

 

[Fuzzy13]

i got lost at the open test mode fix part. When i open the unzipped file it says folder empty. And also what drop down menu???? Please help!!!

There should be a program in the test mode zip that you downloaded.

Just checked the link and it's good. Just opened the zip and extracted the test mode fix.

 

[Fuzzy13]

Im going to go back and add pictures to the OP because it seems like more and more people are coming here for the fix.

I will add this, and this is for everyone that has the problem.

The steps are easy to follow if you take your time and have some patience. It's a little lengthy but it's laid out in plain English. So if your having a problem, the problem is usually user error. Unless it's a drivers issue and the program isn't working right.

With that said, if you have a problem, go back over and re read everything pertaining to what your working on. The method has worked countless times and I understand it can be confusing for someone that isn't computer savvy but thats what I made the entire fix as easy as possible.

 

[Lestats Hill]

When I unziped the file and opened it says there is nothing there.

 

[Fuzzy13]

When I unziped the file and opened it says there is nothing there.

Ive downloaded it several times and extracted it each time. It's there.

 

[Fuzzy13]

I dont know if it's your zip program but the file doesn't change once its uploaded. Sounds like you have a bad download.

have you downloaded it more than once?

http://oron.com/gk63roq3gu2q

 

[Lestats Hill]

One more question what drop down menu, could you point it out for me???

 

[Fuzzy13]

One more question what drop down menu, could you point it out for me???

Im adding pics to the post as we speak. Go back and check them out.

 

[Lestats Hill]

Before extracting the file the folder has something there, but it wont let me open it. When I extract it however, the folder becomes empty. Sorry if i'm becoming a pain.

 

[Fuzzy13]

Before extracting the file the folder has something there, but it wont let me open it. When I extract it however, the folder becomes empty. Sorry if i'm becoming a pain.

It just doesnt make sense. Me and Gbiggie just used this last night for someone else.

Have you tried the new download links? It sounds like a botched download that ended early from which became corrupt. happens all the time downloading zip or rar files.

Here. Ill just give you the fix directly.

Zippyshare.com - LG Test Mode Repair.exe

 

[Lestats Hill]

It says insufficient permissions when I download it.

 

[Fuzzy13]

It says insufficient permissions when I download it.

Your computer is blocking it then.

UAC is off right?

Make sure ALL anti virus and Firewalls are closed out. Not turned off but CLOSED out.

What OS are you running if I havent asked that already?

 

[Lestats Hill]

OS?

 

[Lestats Hill]

and also, how do I close my them out with out disabling them, they run automatically??? I have Norton 360 by the way.

 

[Fuzzy13]

Operating system.

Just close it out like any other running program. If there's an icon in the bar below just right click and hit exit. Or open up task manager and close it out that way.

I would suggest using Google for basic questions like that so you can get an immediate answer and not wait.

 

[Lestats Hill]

Omgeee It's working now.

 

[Fuzzy13]

Omgeee It's working now.

Figured that was it.

 

[Lestats Hill]

Ok now when I open the LGPNST, it tells me that it failed
to load the Skin.dll