Why does my Windows phone 8.1 downgrade keep failing on my L830?

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Windows phone 8.1 Downgrade keeps failing on L830.

I am trying to revert back to Windows phone 8.1 from windows phone 10 TP.
After a lot of trying on different pc's i got my L830 recognized by windows phone recovery tool and nokia recovery tool. although nokia recovery tool is saying that my phone isnt supported and that i should use the windows phone recovery tool.

Problem is: Window phone recovery tool sees my phone and says that there is an older software version available. but as soon as the install reaches Switching phone to Flash-mode > Checking anti-theft protection, it fails.

I could really use some help.
 
Re: Windows phone 8.1 Downgrade keeps failing on L830.

Disable your pin lock and check your settings if you have the reset prevention mode enabled. I think it was somewhere in the find my phone section or update & security
 
Re: Windows phone 8.1 Downgrade keeps failing on L830.

I disabled my Sim pin code. Also my L830 doesn't have reset prevention. Still the same error.
 
Re: Windows phone 8.1 Downgrade keeps failing on L830.

Already fixed it with the nokia software updater for retail 4.3.2. Worked perfectly. It even updated the phone to 8.1.2.