Q: <strong>4. How do I manually flash my LG phone?</strong>

Follow the below-mentioned steps for the same: Step 1. Power off your LG device Step 2. Press and hold your device’s Volume Up button Step 3. Connect it with your computer using an original USB cable (while holding the Volume up button) Step 4. Your computer will boot into download mode with the firmware update Step 5. You can insert that update using LGUP which you can install in your computer as described in the article Step 6. Now, in 10-15 mins, your phone will be flashed and updated with a new firmware

Question 1

1. What is Flashing?

Accepted Answer

Reprogramming a mobile device to work with a carrier rather then the intended provider is called flashing of a device. Flashing is often referred for system files whereas installing is referred to normal softwares.

Question 2

2. What happens when you flash your LG phone?

Accepted Answer

Flashing refers to changing the operating system or firmware on your phone. It erases the entire data in your phone. Flashing may void your phone’s warranty, depending upon the phone, it’s security measures and the software you use for flashing.

Question 3

3. What are the Features of LGUP tool?

Accepted Answer

1. It is a portable tool
2. It helps to easily flash the firmware
3. It has User-friendly interface
4. Works well on all LG phones
5. It provides the entire information about the device

Question 4

4. How do I manually flash my LG phone?

Accepted Answer

Follow the below-mentioned steps for the same:

Step 1. Power off your LG device
Step 2. Press and hold your device’s Volume Up button
Step 3. Connect it with your computer using an original USB cable (while holding the Volume up button)
Step 4. Your computer will boot into download mode with the firmware update
Step 5. You can insert that update using LGUP which you can install in your computer as described in the article
Step 6. Now, in 10-15 mins, your phone will be flashed and updated with a new firmware

Question 5

5. How to fix LG flashtool crashing problem?

Accepted Answer

When you face crashing issues on your LG flash tool, then follow these steps:
Step 1. Download wx.rar file
Step 2. Use 7-zip software to get wx.dll by extracting it from wx.rar
Step 3. Copy the wx.dll file and open C:ProgramDataLGMOBILEAXPhone folder
Step 4. Paste this folder in your device’s folder
Step 5. Now, install KDX firmware using LG flash tool

Question 6

6. Is flashing an LG phone the same as unlocking it?

Accepted Answer

Unlocking a phone is a process of obtaining a code which unlocks the sim card slot and allows you change the provider’s. Whereas flashing means is reprogramming the device’s internal software codes to work with a carrier rather then its intended provider.

Question 7

7. What is KDZ /TOT file format?

Accepted Answer

The KDZ/TOT file format used by LG while posting the official firmware which are released by the LG website itself. This file stores the archive that contains updated firmware data and dll file with the entire information on the latest update.

Tag: LG Flash Tool

Download LG Flash Tool (LGUP) to Flash KDZ and TOT firmware.