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HOW TO INSTALL KDZ

Quick and Easy tutorial on now to install KDZ files on LG devices.


Install KDZ - Info

What is this KDZ? this is the software file made by LG for any smartphone available on the market.

Connectivity problems - LG Flash Tool?
Don't worry just see the progress on your phone once it restarts all it's done.
On what OS does this software work?
Tested on Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10 with all updates to date - if it doesn't work please install - VC_Redistribution (Microsoft).
What is flash tool?
It's a software used by LG to update software but its not public this version is provided by - LGVIET.COM

Install KDZ files


1 - Verify Device



Steps
1. Check your device box for the proper Suffix
                            
2. Go to - LG Download (just type in Search - your suffix - e.g. "SWS")
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Next

2 - Enable Developer Options



Steps
1. Settings -> About Phone -> Software info
                            
2. Tap on Build Number until it says that you are now a developer
                            
3. Settings -> Developer Options -> Check "USB Debugging"
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Next

3 - Download Software



Steps
1. Download - LG Drivers
                            
2. Download - LG Flash Tool 2014
                            
3. Install LG Drivers - Just hit Next and Unzip LG Flash Tool
                            
4. Get the latests software for your phone from the site and copy the .kdz file into - LG Flash Tool folder
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Next

4 - Install KDZ - Part 1



Steps
1. Connect Mobile device to PC (wait for the drivers to install)
                            
2. Run as Administrator - LGFLASHTOOL2014.exe
                            
3. Select type - CDMA / PhoneMode - DIAG / Reset time - 33000
                            
4. Select the KDZ file and hit - CSE Flash (factory flash)
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Next

5 - Install KDZ - Part 2



Steps
1. Now press START and RUN
2. Select Country and Language / Optional Clear Registry
                            
3. Hit OK and just wait* (*don't close the program)
                            
4. Phone will restart in Firmware Update and flash itself
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