| Mode | Description | When to Use | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Updates the firmware while attempting to keep your user data and apps. | For a simple, data-preserving update of your phone's firmware. | | REFURBISH | Flashes the firmware and performs a factory reset. This wipes all user data, apps, and settings, returning the phone to a clean state. | To fix boot loops, major software issues, or to wipe the phone clean when selling it. | | PARTITION DL | Allows you to select specific partitions from the KDZ file to flash, such as only the system or recovery partition. | 1. To upgrade while preserving TWRP and root. 2. To cross-flash firmware from another variant. 3. To selectively repair a single corrupted partition. | | DUMP | Reads and saves specific partitions from your phone to your PC as image files. | To create a full backup of a partition (like the boot image) before making risky modifications. |
is a user-modified version of the software executable. The "UPD" suffix generally refers to an updated or universal patch configuration. By replacing the original executable file and adding specific developer DLL configuration files, this tool bypasses model validation checks. Why Use the Patched Version? lgup 117 patched upd
Copy and paste the patched LGUP.exe into this folder, choosing when prompted. Step 3: Install the Common DLL | Mode | Description | When to Use