How to Downgrade LG G Pro from KitKat to Jelly Bean
Never feel glad to have latest Android version installed in your device as problem may coming in the way to ruin your favourite phone. What we can see from the latest update of LG G Pro to Android 4.4.2 KitKat is not overall good in term of battery life and stability. It does serve the purpose of getting your phone looks better and faster but users feedback the emerge of overheating issue. You just cannot bear with a warm/hot mobile device laying in your pocket all day long. A constantly heated battery will also shorten the life span of the battery and affect the functionality of component in your device.
If you are not aware of the overheating issue and decided to stay with KitKat, you may proceed. For those who concern, you can always switch back to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware that provides better stability and battery life. We are here to provide you a secure and safe method to downgrade LG G Pro from KitKat to Jelly Bean. Simple follow exactly the steps below:
How To Downgrade LG G Pro from Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Disclaimer: It’s always a risk to modify your device. We, Android Teen are not responsible for any damage or bricks on your device. Your device warranty may void with any mod. Check your devices warranty’s term & conditions before start.(HTC,Samsung,LG, Sony, Motorola). Use this guide on your own risk, contact us for help if you face problem.
Pre-requisites & Requirements
- LG G Pro with Android 4.4.2 firmware– (Ensure correct device model and firmware; Check device model – Go to Settings -> About Device -> Model Number)
- Windows-based computer or laptop
- Download LG G Pro USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
- Connect device to computer with USB cable to complete installation.
- Skip this step if you have installed the USB driver.
- Enable USB Debugging on your device. How to Enable USB Debugging Mode on Android Devices.
- Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
- We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial. You may restore the data and files if necessary.
- How to Completely Backup Android Without Root
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- (Complete back up for rooted Android Devices)
Reminder: Ensure you make a backup before proceed. Unlock bootloader will erase everything inside your device. Besides that, ensure you meet the requirements before proceed. Contact us if you face problem.
Instructions:
- Go to this website here and find the correct Android 4.1.2 firmware for your device based on region. Thanks to @minnaing for compiling the list.
- Download the LG Flash Tool 2014 here. Thanks to @hyelton for providing the flashtool.
- Extract the LG Flash Tool zip file.
- Copy and paste the downloaded firmware kdz file into the extracted Flashtool folder.
- Turn off your device. Press and hold Volume Up and Down and plug in USB cable.
- You should see the Download mode on your device now.
- Execute the LG Flashtool.exe file.
- Click on the folder icon and locate the kdz file in the extracted folder.
- It is recommended to use the CSE flash to have a fresh format of your device.
- Press START and continue with OK. No need to change the country and language as it done for you automatically.
- Wait for the flashtool to complete the flashing.
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