Download and Install Leaked Android 5.0 Lollipop on LG G3 D855
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LG G3 is among the first Android powered smartphone to receive OTA Lollipop update. Since the firmware is prepared for a soon to come roll out, a tested version of the software has been already leaked. Well, if you just can’t wait for the actual launch, you can now choose to download and flash the leaked Lollipop firmware on your own LG G3 model number D855. And if you are ready to do so, then you can use the guidelines from below, where I will show you how to safely complete the update process.
The leaked Android 5.0 firmware is provided by those of xda-developers and we have to thanks them for this update opportunity. The installation process will imply in using LG Flash Tool, a dedicated program which provides you an intuitive way for updating your LG G3 to latest Android OS. Moreover, using this tool is 100% safe and secured as you don’t have to install other complex and risky software which can damage or even brick your phone. Anyway, for further info, don’t hesitate and read the following lines.
The first leaked LG G3 Lollipop firmware wasn’t stable as there were numerous bugs and lags featured on the default Android 5.0 system. But, a second test ROM got released and this time the OS can be used on a daily basis, meaning that the Lollipop platform runs smoothly on the LG G3 model number D855. Of course, this is not the final built so not all default features will be pre installed on the leaked ROM. For example, new notification bar swipe-down toggles menu is nowhere to find and basic features like Battery, Network and WiFi icons are missing from status bar. Other than that, this Lollipop ROM is just perfect.
The best is that you can test Android 5.0 ahead of official release. Also, when the OTA will be provided, you will be able to apply it without problems, which means that the present preview built of Lollipop will be replaced by the stock roll out.
Anyway, do note that this is still a manual update procedure. This will imply in using your technical skills and if you are a newbie who is using the Android system for the first time, maybe the best will be to wait for the Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA launch instead of completing the guidelines from this tutorial. If you mess things up, you can end up in damaging or in bricking your LG G3 and I bet that that’s not your goal.
Important will be to make a Nandroid backup before going any further. By doing so, you can now save the current ROM that runs on your LG G3. You should complete the Nandroid backup as if you will not like the leaked Lollipop Android 5.0 OS you can choose to easily restore the previous and stable firmware – you can do all this through recovery mode.
In addition, a classic backup operation is also recommended. Since this is a manual flashing process, while completing the same your personal data, info and accounts might get corrupted or even wiped out. Because of that you might want to use backup and restore tools and other dedicated softwares for ensuring that your data is in safe hands. In that matter you should save your contacts, call logs, text messages, internet settings, market apps, images, videos, audio files and anything else from the internal storage memory of your smartphone.
Using LG Flash Tool for installing Android 5.0 Lollipop on LG G3 implies in using a computer and your phone’s USB cable. A connection between your devices will have to be established and for avoiding unpleasant situations from happening, on your computer you have to temporarily deactivate security protection (antivirus-like tools might interfere with the update operation) and your phone USB debugging option must be checked (for being sure that the USB connection is properly made – you can check the mentioned option by heading towards “menu – settings – developer options”).
Your G3 might get software bricked if it gets turned off in the middle of the Lollipop update operation. Therefore, before downloading and installing Android 5.0 charge your device – do it especially if the battery power left is less than 50%. Moreover, complete this step by step guide only if you own the D855 model of LG G3 or else you will mess things up completely.
You can download the Lollipop firmware from here.
Also, you can download LG Flash Tool from here.
Place both files on your computer, preferable on desktop.
Unzip and install LG Flash Tool on your computer by following on screen prompts.
Place the .kdz update file on the same folder as Flash Tool.
Install LG G3 drivers on your computer.
Turn off your phone.
Enter download mode on your device and connect your smartphone with your computer by plugging in the USB cable.
From LG Flash Tool pick the Lollipop package and start the flash process.
Wait while the installation procedure is being completed.
In the end, unplug the USB cord and reboot your LG G3.
If your phone will get stuck in a boot loop after the final reboot, enter recovery mode on your Android device. From recovery select “wipe data factory reset” and “wipe cache partition”. In the end pick “reboot system now” and enjoy.
There you have it; you can now download and install the Android 5.0 Lollipop OS on your LG G3. Remember that this is not the official release of the OS and you might not receive the stock and default Lollipop experience. Stay close for further tutorials and Android related news.
link for above: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/leak-lollipop-5-0-android-l-d85519h00-t2934345
another link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
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