Firmware KDZ- It is in this phrase that several concepts merge. Word firmware has several definitions and its meaning follows from the context in each particular case. Firmware- file or replacement procedure software.

1. General Provisions.
1.1. Terms of use.
By performing these actions on your phone, you automatically agree that all risks resulting from these actions fall solely on you. The site administration is not responsible for the results of your actions. You agree that this is your conscious decision and you made it yourself.
1.2. Basic provisions.
KDZ file- container file official firmware phone from LG. It contains several blocks, which in general make up the complete firmware.
KDZ flasher- a program for Windows that provides a change in the firmware of LG phones, part of the official software from LG, is used for unofficial ways to flash phones. Works with the KDZ-file of the firmware, unpacks it, checks the device being flashed, flashes the phone, writes a log of the progress of the firmware procedure.
Data cable– usb\microusb cable that provides data transfer via the USB protocol, as well as +5V power supply and phone charging.
Hard buttons– physical buttons of the phone (device) that allow you to control the main functions (volume, menu, return, call/hang up, power on/off).
hard reset (XP or factory reset) - see the instructions from the box supplied with the phone. Reset phone settings and other user actions ( installed programs) to the factory state of the phone firmware. If the user has set full access to the system and removed system files, then with XP they will not be restored, because. the purpose of XP is to clear the system of only user data.
backupbackup save user data, such as a directory, SMS messages, ringtones, photos, etc. You can back up the data with the program LG_PCSuite_IV . To backup your installed software (games, applications), you can use third party applications- and others.
2. Preparation for the firmware.
This instruction compiled on the example of phone firmware LG P500 O1, but the procedure is quite typical for the entire range of phones of the brand LG.
You must first acquire the necessary software:
Software and content:
, after installation it is desirable to disable (but do not delete!) LGE Virtual Modem. It will appear after connecting the phone to the computer. For this, in the operating room Windows system need to go to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Modems > click right click mouse on LGE Virtual Modem and choose Disable.

If your picture matches the above, solve problems with the system and drivers. It might come in handy here. We launch the KDZ flasher program and continue the firmware process again.

If the flasher stumbled in the middle of the process and freezes, restart it and repeat the firmware. Sometimes you have to restart your computer. All this time troubleshooting DO NOT EXIT! phone out of mode emergency mode(exit from it - complete blackout - disconnecting the data cable and removing the battery).

The first start up of the phone is much longer than usual, please be patient. Start time up to 5 minutes.

If the phone does not start and hangs on the LG logo or green android With exclamation point in a triangle, then you need to do hard reset. We turn off the phone, insert the battery and do a reset hard buttons- p.9 instructions for the phone.

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And so if you have a need to flash your LG KDZ with firmware, but don't know how? Then this article will give comprehensive answers and teach you how to flash smartphones!

How and why to flash Android LG?

If you are facing the question to sew or not to sew! Definitely sew, as the firmware brings new features, as well as improves the performance and stability of Android. In this article, we will look at how to flash Android LG using KDZ Updater!

Required Components and Tools

  1. Computer or preferably a laptop
  2. Download archive KDZ_Update.zip
  3. Charged LG smartphone at least 50%
  4. Installed LG drivers
  5. Micro-USB cable
  6. Firmware for your smartphone in KDZ format, CIS firmware for CIS countries and Russia, respectively
  7. Uninstall other programs for LG (except driver)

Instructions on how to flash Android LG using KDZ Updater

1. Archive KDZ_Update.zip unzip and move to the root of the disk FROM:\ and next move the firmware

2. Install the msxml.msi file (from the archive)

4. Turn off the smartphone and remove the battery (for some LG smartphones, the firmware is installed without a battery, for some with a battery, you can find this out experimentally), after removing the battery Pinch and Hold volume down button (VOL -), insert the USB cable into the smartphone, after which the screen will display S/W Upgrade(if it doesn't appear, check for drivers, or insert the battery and repeat the procedure). Now you can insert the battery if it has been removed. Or try for new smartphones new version on the switched off smartphone, simultaneously hold the volume up (VOL +) and down (VOL -), and connect the USB cable

5. Open Device Manager on PC

6. Find the list looking for Modems, and disable the LGE Mobile USB Modem (otherwise it will not be possible to flash)

7. Run as administrator KDZ_FW_UPD.exe (right-click on the file - run as administrator)

8. In the KDZ Updater program in the field type select option 3GQCT, in field phonemode choose DIAG

9. Select firmware KDZ

10. The flashing process should begin, which will last about 10 minutes.

Good Firmware!

Possible problems

1. The firmware process hangs …param=…- the process is frozen, repeat everything again (turn it on, turn it off, remove the battery ...)

2. Mistake unpacking KDZ- it is not possible to flash the firmware due to the inability to unpack the file. You can try connecting to a different USB port

3. It does not load completely or Bootlap - turn off the smartphone, hold down the Volume Down and Menu buttons, select wipe data / factory reset in the Recovery menu.

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, improve hardware performance, or 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, notifications 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 an available software update. 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 the distinguishing feature is the presence of the LG AirDrive application (for remote access phone files) and more understandable and simple interface. This program came out 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 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.

Instructions for flashing KDZ file with LG KM900 Arena phone in Windows Se7en OS.

THIS INSTRUCTION IS OBSOLETE, WE RECOMMEND TO FLASH LG KM900 SOFTWARE

Checked on:
Phone: LG KM900 ARENA
Operating system: Windows 7 Ultimate x64


Attention!!!
This instruction is intended ONLY for phone firmware LG KM900 Arena.
Please do not try to flash another phone model using this instruction.

Before flashing, make sure that the phone is not tied to an operator (T-Mobile, VODAFONE, etc.). You should have been informed about this in the store where you purchased the phone.
In Russia, such phones are unlocked, so you can’t flash such phones! (The unlock will fly off).

Preparing (for Firmware) for Software Update

2. Download Apps ( But don't start!) (KDZ_FW_UPD + Windows Enabler) for flashing LG KM900 Arena phone (Archive with applications (1.52 MB) | Download KDZ_FW_UPD_and_Windows_Enabler.zip |).

3. Download drivers ( But don't install!) to flash the phone (Archive with three drivers (5.47 MB) | Download LG_USBModemDriver_WHQL_ML_Ver_496_All_0911051.zip |).

4. Pull out the flash drive - if it is inserted in the phone.

5. ! ! ! Save ALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION with internal memory phone on computer (including phone book, photos, video clips, music).

6. Quit (on the computer) all resource-intensive applications/games.

7. Connect your phone to the computer in PC suite.

8. Close the application LG PC Suite III(via menu File - Exit).

9. Install all three drivers for phone firmware from the downloaded archive LG_USBModemDriver_WHQL_ML_Ver_4.9.6_All_0911051.

10.1 Run Windows Enabler.exe, choosing in context menu .


10.2 Click Yes in the window that appears.

11. Click on the icon that appears in the system tray to change it to On .

12.1 Run KDZ_FW_UPD.exe by selecting in the context menu Run as administrator .


12.2 Click Yes in the window that appears Control accounts users.

13. Produce following settings in the application KDZ_FW_UPD.exe:

13.1 In step " Type of" select INFINEON.

13.2 In field " Model" enter KM900.

13.3 Select KDZ file. At the same time, the field Version" will be filled in automatically.

Everything is ready to start updating the software

Software Update (Firmware)

1. Click Starting a software update.

How to flash LG?



LG produces many popular smartphones running on the Android operating system. It offers the user a wide range of devices, among which everyone can choose an excellent option both technologically and financially. But it is worth considering that "smart" phones are much more likely to suffer from various "glitches" and software errors compared to simpler models.

In order to restore the functionality of a smartphone that has begun to work incorrectly or slow down, a flashing is necessary. This procedure allows you to download and install a working version of the software on your smartphone. In addition, this operation is necessary before going to service center, if in the process of using the device you made any modifications to system files or received root access.

It is worth noting that there are a lot of unofficial firmware for LG smartphones. They allow you to significantly expand the functionality of the device, as well as increase its performance. But their use can also lead to unpredictable smartphone behavior: sudden application crashes, reboots, overheating, etc.

To learn more about the capabilities of your gadget, read the articles in the section.

How to flash an LG smartphone using a computer?

Before flashing the device, try to get rid of the problem by completely resetting the smartphone. For this:

  1. Turn off the device;
  2. Hold down the volume down button (or up, depending on the device model) and the power button at the same time;
  3. After the image appears on the display, release the buttons;
  4. Now use the volume buttons to navigate to " hard reset» and short press the power button;
  5. Next confirm full reset device by clicking on "Yes".

Do not forget to reset the device or flash it before doing backup data. To do this, you need to copy all the files from the internal drive and memory card of the smartphone to the computer, and also enable synchronization of the device with a Google account in the settings.

If you want or any other simple phone that doesn't run Android, this way won't fit.

Flashing an LG smartphone using the KDZ Updater utility

  1. Download the special KDZ Updater software to update the firmware of your smartphone;
  2. After the archive is downloaded, unzip it to system disk"FROM:";
  3. Next, you need to go to the folder with this program and run the installation of the msxml.msi file;
  4. Now you need to download the firmware file for your device:
    • Go to this site to find and download required firmware;
    • Next, find your smartphone model and open the section with firmware for it;
    • Select the latest firmware by date and click download;
    • A file with the .KDZ extension will be downloaded, it can "weigh" up to 2-3 Gigabytes.
  5. Connect the USB cable to your smartphone and computer;
  6. Wait for the driver installation to finish operating system;
  7. Now you need to enable USB debugging mode on your smartphone:
    • On the main screen, press the "Menu" button and go to the "Settings" section;
    • Select "For Developers" and check the box next to "USB Debugging";
  8. Next, you need to turn off the smartphone and unplug the cable from the computer;
  9. Remove the battery from the device, then, while holding the volume down button, connect it to the computer with via USB cable;
  10. Now the display of the smartphone should show the inscription “S / W Upgrade”, if this does not happen, repeat the previous step with the battery inserted or using the volume up button;
  11. Go to the control panel of your computer and find the "Device Manager" section, disable the "LG Mobile USB Modem" device in it;
  12. Go to the folder with the program for flashing the device;
  13. Click on the file "KDZ_FW_UPD.exe" with the right mouse button and select "Run as administrator";
  14. In the program window, in the "Type" drop-down menu, select "3GCQT";
  15. For the "PhoneMode" field, select the DIAG option;
  16. In the "KDZ File" field, specify the path to the downloaded firmware file;
  17. To start flashing the device, click on "Launch software Update";
  18. The smartphone may reboot several times during the firmware process.

After installing the firmware, the device will turn on and be ready for use.