We can introduce KDZ flash tool, commonly known as LG flash tool as the best way to flash LG KDZ ROM. It was initially released on 25th of June in 2014 and the latest KDZ flash tool 2014 has out as the public version on 03rd of July in 2014 with fix the issue that not working with some machine run Windows 8.1/8.0 65bit. LG has recently rolled out android 6.0 Marshmallow update officially and if you are still have not got its official update, at this point, KDZ flash tool 2014 will be most useful option to manually apply this update.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow update comes with important stability improvements, new UI, bug fixes, new features, app and capabilities. So the OS is more stable and it will smoothly run on your LG device enhancing your device performance. However, now we are going to complete the manual update operation on your LG G3. So you will lose your phone’s warranty after using KDZ flash tool 2014. Before begin this manual update operation, do not forget to take complete backup your LG G3 mobile, because that is the risk assumed. Well, now let’s we check out quickly in detail on how you can manually update your LG smartphone with android 6.0 marshmallow.

kdz flash tool 2014

All updates of KDZ flash tool

  • Initial version build on 25th of June, 2014
  • Second updated build on 27th of June, 2014 with fix not working with Windows XP OS
  • Latest version build on 03rd of July, 2014 with fix not working with some computers running on Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 64-bit.

Pre-requirements

  • This guide is only applicable for LG G3 owners.
  • Must need to charge your device battery at least 60%.
  • Check that your device is currently on the Lollipop OS.
  • Download and install latest LG USB drivers in your PC and your device should have full USB write or read privilages.
  • Create a backup of your important data including SMS, Images, Contacts, Vides and other files.
  • KDZ flash tool 2014 software.

How to manually update LG G3 to android 6.0 Marshmallow using KDZ flash tool 2014

Step 1 : Download KDZ flash tool 2014 and android 6.0 Marshmallow in your PC and then unzip it to a folder and then open ‘LGflashtool2014.exe’ file.

Step 2 : Switch off your phone and then boot it into the download mode. Then plug your device to the computer. On the screen, you will see the ‘firmware update’ dialog on the screen.

Step 3 : Now select the .kdz file in the KDZ flash tool 2014. Click on ‘CSE Flash’ if your device is on custom ROM or otherwise click on ‘Normal Flash’ if you are on default firmware.

Step 4 : Next, you will see the ‘read phone information’ and then click on ‘START’. Select ‘Different’ and ‘English’ from the  ‘Select country and language’ window. Do not tick on the smartphone upgrade check box. Then click on ‘OK’ to continue process.

Step 5 : Once the progress bar reaches 100%, you will get a message ‘Connection to server failed’. Do not worry about, because it is normal thing. Do not disconnect your device and wait until the COM writer in green.

Step 6 : Now your device is upgraded with android 6.0 Marshmallow. Your device will reboot automatically. Going to Settings > About to check the update. It will show the latest Android 6.0 version under the firmware version bar.

Did you flash your LG G3 also successfully with KDZ flash tool 2014?