Useful Thoughts and Actions Taken

I have an LG MS 500 that I want to unbrick.  Steps:

1. UnBrick > current state:  LG reflash / USB driver not working on Windows 10.  See note below.
2. UnLock
3. Root
4. ReFlash with a better version of OS

Research Links

• Google: lg ms500 unbrick
• Unbrick  – Factory Restore – Metro PCS   –  AndroidCreations: LG Optimus F6 MS500 & D500
• lgms500 phone unlock
• List of custom Android firmware
• YouTube: how to unbrick/unroot LG f6 metro pcs and T mobile – or any other LG phone
• YouTube: Unbrick any LG with LG Software EASY
• LG Optimus F6 MS500 & D500​  – Root, Debloat, TWRP recovery.
• YouTube: how to unbrick/unroot LG f6 metro pcs and T mobile  – @ the 23 seconds mark this video mentions that the unbrick procedure does not work on Windows 8.1 which probably explains why Windows 10 is giving problems.
• LG-ROMS: covers 2 methods using 2 different LG software tools
• LG-Phones.org: How to Flash / Unbrick LG Optimus F6 Back to Stock
• DroidViews.com: Download LG Flash Tool (All Versions) to Flash KDZ and TOT Firmwares on LG Devices
• Rooting and De-bloating an LG Optimus F6 MS500

USB Driver

• LG MS500 Support – download USB driver direct from LG website

Alternate Firmware

• Firmwares list for LG MS500 aka LG Optimus F6
• LG f6- TOP 5 ROMs (stability)