


What do you need? 1.Download LGExtract from the below link 2.Download KDZ file Procedure: 1.Move KDZ file and LGExtract to same folder. Q/Why should I extract it? A/To let you use lg flash tool, it is very useful for unbrick uses. Download "UnlockRoot Pro" from unlockroot.Q/What is this guide for? A/To extract *.KDZ file into *.fls and *.If all went okay, your phone should start up in to Ice Cream Sandwich. and wait for a loud sound of an annoying voice to play when it finishes The "COM Port" and "Communication Driver" should auto-select, otherwise you'll have to try changing these until it works.Select the "AP bin" file (LGP970_V30B_00_AP.bin).Select the "CP bin" file (LGP970_V30B_00_CP.fls).Click on the "ROM Copy D/L" tab (top of the application).Extract and run "SmartFlash" (B_SmartFlashTool_Extern.exe).Turn off your P970 phone, ensure it's unplugged from your computer, hold down the Volume+ button, and plug it in to your computer (you should see a "Software Update" page).Run "LG-P970 ROM Converter" - choose not to patch with CWR (none of my attempts worked).Download "SmartFlashTool_External" ( my mirror).Download "LG-P970 ROM Converter" from ( my mirror) to the same folder.

Download a "V30B" file (see link above) - I believe I used (from the "Europe Open" section).Download "LG United Mobile Driver" from ( my mirror).Here's how you upgrade to Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) : In my case, South Africa, only V10 and V20 are available, and end with the letter "E" - I thought this might be important (and that I could only use other "E" software versions), but it seems to not be as I was able to update with "V30B" and everything seems to be working fine. Depending on the country heading you look under, "V30" might not be listed. The "V10" is the original software that comes on the phone (Android 2.2), "V20" is Android 2.3.4, and "V30" is Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.4). See this link for a list of official downloads: - note the "V20" or "V30" in the URLs/filenames. some other regions have ("official") software updates to Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). At the time of writing this post the official software still thinks Android 2.2 is is the latest version available - as it turns out, that's only for South Africa. unfortunately LG have taken a while rolling out updates. exe the installer fails - but KingoRoot seems to work (for Android 4.0.4) but does install an toolbar/"ribbon" on the notification area.Īs mentioned in a previous blog post, I have an LG P970 Android phone. **2019 update: **"UnlockRoot" is no longer available - even if you have the.
