lg mobile support tool firmware. Phone firmware on the example of LG GT540 Optimus

This program is simply necessary for all owners of Korean LG gadgets, because it is with it that you can safely update your firmware to latest version. Update software smartphone will increase its performance, stability, and most importantly, security, because with each new release, vulnerabilities are eliminated in the first place.

How to use the program

The Mobile Tool requires a USB connection to work. After all, it will not work to flash the phone “like dry land” through the air. Naturally, you will also need an LG mobile driver, if there is none in the system, click the button that says: “Install driver”. Next, select your model (you can see it either on the box or in the "About phone" menu, section about software information). Once the driver is installed and everything is ready to go, do the following:

1. In the "USB connection" tab, select "LG Software". Or go to the settings and there find a menu called "USB connection mode". Next, select "LG Software".
2. Then go to the menu section "Memory card and inner memory phone", and click on the item "USB connection mode". Do not forget to uncheck the box next to the inscription: "Data storage device".
3. The final step will be the transition to the section " Additional functions"In the WM settings item and click on the item" Update OS Windows Mobile».

The third paragraph of our instructions is only for devices that operate on Windows Mobile. Registration with the firmware is not required.

As soon as the preparatory stage is completed, check if your device has a new firmware version, information about this will be displayed automatically, and install it. Once the process starts, the phone's firmware file (usually around 1.5 GB) will be downloaded from the network, and only then installed on your smartphone. During the firmware itself, the smartphone will reboot into Download Mode. If the program "does not see" the phone, try reinstalling the driver manually. Also, using the utility, you can restore the damaged firmware (revive the brick).

The utility is able to work on the following operating systems:

• Windows 7;
• Windows 8.1;
• Windows 10.

Download Mobile Tool on PC

MobileTool is completely free. The program interface is made in Russian. Using the button below, you can download the utility to your computer. Don't forget to back up all your data just in case. Mobile Tool received exclusively positive reviews About Me. And no wonder, because this is an official tool from the LG trademark. At correct use errors should not occur.

KDZ - flash driver for LG. If your smartphone does not want to boot normally, does not work well or does not work at all, it is worth trying to flash it. Luckily, almost all LG Android devices are flashed the same way. You can do this either through the KDZ utility or through the official LG Mobile Support Tool. We will now describe the sequence of actions.

This manual is only applicable to GSM devices. CDMA firmware has not been tested for it. The method has some dangers. If a failure occurs during the operation of KDZ at the time of recording the bootloader, only service center. We recommend that you choose a good cable in advance, charge the battery in your laptop, disable antiviruses and turn off other programs. It is better to use the cable supplied with the device and put it in the rear socket of the computer. There may be a lack of power through the hub.

Training

To get ready for work, you need to download several files:

• The official firmware itself in .KDZ format

Install all drivers one by one and just in case LG Mobile Support Tool. You will need it if the drivers are not installed (read in the last part of the article), for a regular update official firmware and restoration of bricks. Unzip the KDZ folder to the root of the system drive. Put the firmware next to it.

In KDZ, you need to find and install the msxml.msi package using the standard method.

Now we put the phone into firmware mode. To do this, completely turn off the device or distort the battery. If it is non-removable, hold down the power button and hold until the screen turns off and the device vibrates twice.

Hold down BOTH the volume buttons and the power button. After a few seconds, a yellow image with an inscription will appear. Emergency Mode.

Now we connect the device to the PC and check if the drivers are installed.

If you're all good, move on to the firmware. No - we restart the computer, try another port, cable. Without drivers, the firmware will not start! You can also try to download them using the LG Mobile Support Tool. Read about it below.

Firmware

Drivers installed. The phone is seen. It's time to start KDZ. Go to the folder with the installed flash driver and open as administrator KDZ_FW_UPD.exe. If it doesn't work, click on the file right click and set it to compatible with Windows XP SP3. On Windows 8, 10, flashing is not recommended. For your own safety, find a computer with Windows 7.

The start screen of KDZ looks like this. Set the correct circled values.

Now you need to select the firmware itself using this button.

Click Launch Software Update and we are waiting. The utility may hang, the process sometimes lasts more than half an hour. It's better not to touch anything. Then progress bars will run across the screen, and you will see the treasured message about the end of the firmware FINISHED. KDZ is sometimes unstable. In our case, she flew out immediately after the procedure was completed. Because of this, the image is different.

The phone will reboot itself and start charging. Disconnect it from the cable, distort the battery and turn it on by holding the button " food". If the device does not work, try entering it again Emergency Mode and flash 2-3 more times. Sometimes the utility also helps to restore work. LG Mobile Support Tool.

Updating the official software and restoring the "brick"

Nobody forbids trying the official software update utility. It happens that it helps to cope with especially obstinate devices. Open LG Mobile Support Tool

Click " install USB driver ”, mark your model and wait until everything is downloaded and installed.

Connect the machine. If it is in working order and official updates There is no firmware, the program will write about it.

When the graph start update» is active, try to select it and follow the instructions of the program. Everything is simple and clear there. There is only one minus - LG Mobile Support Tool It takes a long time to download the firmware. Don't expect a quick fix.

We hope that everything worked out for you. Good luck with the firmware!

Download KDZ (flasher for LG) you can follow the link below

Often when choosing a new mobile device The consumer pays attention not only to technical specifications, but also on the software component. Periodically, the developers of the manufacturing company release fresh versions firmware that can bring new functionality, improved hardware performance, or a new version operating system. Today we will describe how to flash LG smartphones and tablets using official methods.

Smartphone update "over the air"

The simplest and fast way update LG is the so-called "over the air" update method, referred to as FOTA in the case of smartphones from LG. Usually, alerts about the availability of a new update come when the Internet connection is on, after the device automatically performs the appropriate analysis. When you receive such an alert, all you need to do is expand the notification shade and click on the corresponding message. You can also check it yourself by following the path Settings - About phone - Software update (in some Update Center - Software Update) - Check for update. If an update is available, then a corresponding window will appear on the screen where you need to click on “Install Now” (Install Now). It is worth paying your attention to the fact that the battery charge of the smartphone should be at least 50%, and even better fully charged.

Update via LG Mobile Support Tool

It happens that the developer, for some unknown reason, did not release the next update "over the air", but the company's website has it. The program mentioned above is just for such cases. It appeared quite a long time ago and does not offer as many opportunities as more recent brothers. However, the "old woman" is still functional and often comes to the aid of LG smartphone owners. We connect the device to a computer with the Mobile Support Tool installed, after which the program will recognize your device and start checking for available update ON. If the update is available, then click on the "Start Update" button. Confirmation requests may appear, to which we answer “Next”, “Proceed”, “Start”, and so on, while carefully reading the displayed text on the monitor screen. At the end of the installation, a corresponding inscription about the end of the process and the "Exit" or "Finish" button will appear. After that, we can disconnect the mobile device from the PC and use it.

Update via LG PC Suite

The PC Suite program, or as it is also called PC Sync, has a richer set of interactions with smartphones from a South Korean company than the Support Tool and also allows you to update the software of an LG mobile device. We connect the device to the PC and click the "Connect" button in the upper left corner of the program window. After the device is detected, information about the phone will be displayed, including information about the installed software. You can check for the latest version of the software by clicking on the "Check for updates" button or by clicking on the "Mobile device" tab, and then on "Mobile device software update". The update installation process does not require any professional skills, so we carefully read what is written and make the necessary choice of action.

Update via LG Bridge

Like previous proprietary software for syncing smartphone data with a computer, Bridge offers almost the same set of functionality, but hallmark is the presence of the LG AirDrive app (for remote access phone files) and more understandable and simple interface. This program was released last year and is mostly intended for the previous flagship device G4, however, according to information from the manufacturer, the utility can be used in tandem with all mobile devices from 2015 and older. To install the update, you need to connect your smartphone to personal computer, in the program go to the "Software Update" tab and click on the "Software Update" button. Next, follow the tips from the developers.

Today I would like to consider such an issue as phone firmware. We welcome only official versions updates and firmware for LG smartphones. Therefore, we will take the smartphone firmware using the LG Mobile Support Tool software as an example.

In this case, we will flash LG GT540 Optimus with Android 1.6 Donut OS to more new version this operating system 2.1 Eclair.

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Preparing for smartphone firmware

After updating LG GT540 Optimus, all information from your phone will disappear, so you need to back up all the information and applications installed on your device. You can not worry about the data stored on the memory card, they will not be affected, but if you are so worried about this, you can remove the memory card from the phones after creating a backup of the data.

Let's start with backups contacts and calendar. For this:

5. After synchronization, make sure that the data is saved in your Google account.

1. Download and install Call Logs Backup & Restore and SMS Backup & Restore apps from Android Market;

2. Run call app Logs Backup & Restore and click Backup Call Logs;

3. Launch the SMS Backup & Restore application and click Backup.

1. Download and install ASTRO File Manager app from Android Market;

Smartphone firmware

After creating a backup copy of all the necessary data, you can proceed to the firmware of the smartphone.

1. Download and install the LG Mobile Support Tool from the LG website. Then run the program;

2. If the USB driver of your model is not installed, then install it by clicking on Install USB Driver in the program;

3. Connect your phone to PC. Make sure the SIM card is inserted into the phone;

4. Click "Start Updating";

5. In the list that appears, select the desired region. If there is a region of Russian Federation, then we put it, otherwise we select CIS. Once selected, click Next;

6. Wait for all stages of the phone update to complete.

Data recovery

After updating the phone, you need to restore the data. Let's start with restoring contacts and calendar.

1. Open the "Settings" item;

2. Go to "Accounts and sync";

3. Add a Google Account and enter data from it;

4. Check the box "Auto Sync";

5. After synchronization, make sure that the data is saved in the phone.

After that, we will make backup copies of the call log and SMS messages. For this:

1. Download and install Call Logs Backup & Restore and SMS Backup & Restore apps from Android Market again;

2. Launch the Call Logs Backup & Restore application and click Restore Call Logs;

3. Launch the SMS Backup & Restore application and click Restore.

Now it remains to be done backup applications that can be done with the ASTRO application file manager.

1. Download and install app ASTRO File Manager from Android Market;

2. Launch the ASTRO File Manager application;

3. Go to "Menu" and click "Tool";

5. Wait for the application saving process to complete.

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After all these steps, you will flash your smartphone. Updating smartphones, including the LG GT540 Optimus firmware, is not mandatory, but it can save you from many problems that you have now, because LG is adding fixes to the update. We wish you good luck and safe firmware!