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So I am moving onto a new phone so I will not be supporting this thread anymore. Please help each other the best you can. Also if anyone wants to take over and support this thread feel free. Last but not least if anyone wants to use any of the items I put into this also feel free. Remember that android is made possible with contrbutions from viewers like you!
Check out my new guide its much easier and automated now!!
Sorry but I no longer have the files that were in the zip as my laptop that they were on no longer has a charger so I really don't have a way to pull them off until I come up with extra funds to buy a charger for that dinosaur!
I have updated the commands so everything will be working correctly.
Please note this a guide to unrooting your device and returning it to stock, if you have nothing stock and didn't back anything up i.e. modded rom, changed recovery, eng. bootloader.
If you didn't follow the ultimate guide then you will not need to follow steps 1-7. Just follow from 8 on.
Also keep in mind this was created assuming you followed the ultimate guide to permaroot turning radio s=off and changing cid thus unlocking phone.
I am not responsible for any damage to your phone blah blah blah.
Also if I am incorrect in any of these steps someone please let me know.
Also this is just a guide that I wrote using all the others. Please thank and donate to grankin01 for providing the original guide and also thank/donate to tiger013 for providing a stock nandroid. Also thank Football for providing new rom.
With that said here we go:
Download the PD15IMG file and rename it to PD15IMG.zip
1. Copy PD15IMG.zip and "part7backup-whatevernuberitscalled.bin" to the root of your sdcard
2. Connect your phone to your computer and navigate to your sdk folder then type adb push gfree /data/local
3. Open up terminal emulator or adb shell and type "su" press enter to get root privileges.
4. Type "cd /data/local" and hit enter
5. Type "chmod 777 gfree" and hit enter to make the program executable.
6. Now type "./gfree -f" press enter to run gfree again. It will disable wp on the emmc and remove the brq filter in the kernel. (as well as make another backup. delete this)
7. Now run the "dd if=/sdcard/part7backup-whatevernumberitscalled.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7" and it should show the output:
xxxx bytes in
xxxxbytes out
xxxxxxxxxx copied in xxxxxxxxxxx
8. Run "sync" and then reboot.
9. Let phone load then boot into bootloader again by holding volume down and pressing power
10. Let it load image and select yes to update.
11. Let it do its work it will reboot once this is normal.
And that should be it. Enjoy stock rom.
Great job! I un-rooted worked fine! Then I re-rooted worked fine also!
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I assume this will not work if you have made a backup with clockwork? Also your instructions say apply nandroid backup, but there is no option in recovery for appy nandroid backup. There are options to update from update.zip and another one from a zip file. The folder inside you unroot package is not a zip file?
bobsbbq said:
I assume this will not work if you have made a backup with clockwork? Also your instructions say apply nandroid backup, but there is no option in recovery for appy nandroid backup. There are options to update from update.zip and another one from a zip file. The folder inside you unroot package is not a zip file?
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Well like I said this was done using no backups made.
Under clockworks recovery theres an option for backups and restore - this is the nandroid restore.
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where does the "part7backup-whatevernuberitscalled.bin" file in step 11 come from?
vw671 said:
where does the "part7backup-whatevernuberitscalled.bin" file in step 11 come from?
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Its the file that was created when you followed the ultimate guide for permaroot
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jjjackson56 said:
Its the file that was created when you followed the ultimate guide for permaroot
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What if you don't have that file? Can you skip that step?
thanks.
vw671 said:
What if you don't have that file? Can you skip that step?
thanks.
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I'm sure you can but you won't have true stock. I could also upload my copy but I'm not positive if it will work for your phone.
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This is awesome! I'm getting a replacement mt4g in the mail soon, now I will be able to send my existing phone back 'unrooted'. Thank you!
Is this unroot like out of the box type deal. So that i can get future ota updates. I used ultimate guide to perm root. I am using stock rom. I am notsure if i should just do unroot.zip to unroot for future ota updates.
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If performed correctly is should take you back to out of the box stock.
(in theory)
I'm guessing you can't do this strictly from terminal emulator?
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hawaiian.monzta said:
I'm guessing you can't do this strictly from terminal emulator?
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You may be able to but I don't know how nor do I care to figure it out. If someone wants to write instructions pm me them and I'll post them in the op
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jjjackson56 said:
You may be able to but I don't know how nor do I care to figure it out. If someone wants to write instructions pm me them and I'll post them in the op
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A guide for terminal emulator would be welcome.
I did S=off with it (plus radio) with root explorer and terminal emulator only. It was much easier and quicker.
gaww said:
A guide for terminal emulator would be welcome.
I did S=off with it (plus radio) with root explorer and terminal emulator only. It was much easier and quicker.
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You could pm me the steps and I'll gladly post them in the op
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quick question, does following this take you back to factory ROM? for exampe im on iced glacier 1.1.1, will it take me to factory ROM?
mrpanic7 said:
quick question, does following this take you back to factory ROM? for exampe im on iced glacier 1.1.1, will it take me to factory ROM?
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Yes it will hence stock
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so...?
I put the nandroid file on my sdcard, but in recovery when i go to restore there it says no files. What do I need to do to get this to work. I have a replacement coming to me so I need to figure this out.
Edit: Sorry I'm an idiot. I got it know. Thank you so much for posting this.
Edit2: Crap! Ok I have s=on now but i still have hboot 0.86.0000 Shouldn't I have the old one now?
Where is the "part7backup" located? Also, what is it?
this sucks... i followed everything perfectly but now my recovery is screwed up ugh this is so frustrating i have that stupid phone with a red triangle thing when i try to boot into recovery (yes im aware its supposed to be stock recovery not clockwork)
ok i just rooted 2.3 and well download rom manager and superuser. so i have s-off already made sure i did, so i get an error with superuser "su was not found" zip file has been placed on sd...... ok i booted into recovery blah blah and found the .zip and recovery tries to update but it then says aborted... i need some help here already did some research but cant really find a fix
Go to revolutionary website and use it to get on to there irc channel and ask for evo 4g su apk. The one on there website didnt work for me So i asked them and they linked me to a different one that works fine.
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ok thanks ill give that a try, its an apk? or the zip
can you just give the link im not to sure what im looking for lol noob sorta
haha ok sorry i think i found it, 2.3.6.3-ef.zip right
ok update... just flashed that zip and went through, thanks a lot
The zip is on the same site from revolutionary u have to flash it after running the program before ur fully rooted
gingerbread-evo-deck-1.3b2 tiamat kernel vipermod
I tried it and I still cant get root.
Did you manage to root? I did it and it worked perfically for me, I'm now on cm7, just try the revolutionary wiki as the Guy that told me to do, I'm sorta still a noob to all this but someone must have had the same issue just post your issue or look around
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Hi all,
I've uploaded this root method because it is the only way I have been able to get root on the first try every time.
Your results may vary. If you don't get it first try, just try again.
Here are the methods I have tried and had fail:
UnlockRoot
Doomlord v1
Doomlord v4
TPSparky
SuperOneClick (Any Version)
So here you go! Here is a method that I have had 100% success with. I will be editing the script to try and make it more clean and less work on your part in the future. I will post new versions on this thread when I get them done.
Required Downloads
LG Nitro HD Root.zip
Enabling Root Rights
Enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources.
Unzip the zip file to the location of your choice.
Run the file named “Root.bat”.
Follow the instructions on in the CMD window.
Notes
Here is a list of the apps that I have found will brick your Nitro if removed:
AT&T Address Book
AT&T Navigator
Google Play Books*
Google Play Movies*
Google Play Music
Google Play Store/Market
removal of at&t addressbook and navigator doesn't brick your device !
i confirm this !
aaki_rocker said:
removal of at&t addressbook and navigator doesn't brick your device !
i confirm this !
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Thank you for your input. But, I have removed both of them individually and bricked it. Also, several others have reported in other threads that it has. I believe it just depends on how much luck you have.
Just tried... no worky.
Again, I am trying to root on 2.3.5. Zerg fails, SOC wont make it past rebooting adb...
mattman86 said:
Thank you for your input. But, I have removed both of them individually and bricked it. Also, several others have reported in other threads that it has. I believe it just depends on how much luck you have.
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Matt your instructions for root say to extract from zip, root.bat. But your link takes me to a apk root file not a zip file...
can you be more specific or maybe the link is misdirected?
are you saying this is a root method via apk from phone?
IM starting to remember why I sold my g2x....nothing changes eh LG??
freakboy13 said:
Matt your instructions for root say to extract from zip, root.bat. But your link takes me to a apk root file not a zip file...
can you be more specific or maybe the link is misdirected?
are you saying this is a root method via apk from phone?
IM starting to remember why I sold my g2x....nothing changes eh LG??
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yes i try this and i fail to download.. the zip file..
zikario507 said:
yes i try this and i fail to download.. the zip file..
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Hic hic,me too
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I assumed he meant to download and run on the computer with phone connected through USB. Can you clarify mattman86?
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AllstarE4 said:
I assumed he meant to download and run on the computer with phone connected through USB. Can you clarify mattman86?
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But as to what? Run the apk on your pc o_0
His directions say dl zip, yet there is no zip it directs you to a page that looks like what may have been in the zip? Still not clear
The apk root ...it shows up on the phone but still unclear.
Need the link fixed or to be clarified please Mattman when you get a chance thank you.
Edit: is the zip you were refering to the lg tool that reverts you to v18f ?
If so will this work on official ics release via lg tool.
Thanks again in advance
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Terribly sorry... The privacy settings on my Google Drive must have been reset somehow.
I've fixed it so that the zip should show now.
But it now says that you have binned the file. It works right, doesn't it?
Mattman your script isnt working.
When I hit "any key to continue" it flashes..but its not flashing anything.
Cmd window turns off (checked process not running at all)
nothing happens.
No instructions , nothing. cmd. window just exits.
so guesse thats another brick wall for root on lg updated firmware to ics.
Mattman sorry but this method does not work.
Or I should say it did not work for me.
I even put togewther my own rendition of your files that you compiled still would not work.
In fact I am now convinced the ONLy root method for the nitro running it the one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30209937#post30209937
Im not saying anything against your method, it looks solid, but it would not work.
I tried it on v20c and v18f.
I now have root but want to say your efforts and work are appreciated.
I hope this is not considering hijacking the thread I wanted to post this for others with the same issues.
EDIT: Mattman I been searching through the threads and seen that you initialy used this method off of 2.3.6? Meaning you rooted from 2.3.6? ( from the cwm thread you came up with a way via script to run cwm) I am wondering maybe your method only works from 2.3.6? what firmware did you originally root from?
i tried this method on my v20c and my wife is not working.. and never get root??
please help me
zikario507 said:
i tried this method on my v20c and my wife is not working.. and never get root??
please help me
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V20c is the latest update... Please read the title of the thread.
mattman86 said:
V20c is the latest update... Please read the title of the thread.
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yes.. i'm agree with you.. nowadays i can root with your eady guide to unbrick the phone
Does this work for anyone who has followed his steps and also 'not' on the latest firmware like Mat mentions, just want to know before I get my phone??
This rooting technique Finally worked you will need three files
1) SDK TOOLS from
2) recovery.img from
3)MRKREHANROOT from
you should have unlock boot loaders USB drivers installed and should be on android 4.3
copy mrkrehanrehanroot3.1.zip in sdcard
be in fastboot mode ie switch off your device and hold both volume up and down and power button together and keep your device connected to PC
Extract the sdktools and place the revovery.img in that folder
then with one finger on shift key right click in an empty space in the folder and select open command window here
then type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
it will flash recovery to your device
in recovery no need wipe anything install the zip mrkrehanroot3.1.zip
and reboot
download any app that requires root access and check for example root explorer
it should ask root acess
in this way you have rooted your device
Keep the thanks rolling and follow me on
Is that real android 4.3?
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imam.krismanto said:
Is that real android 4.3?
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imam.krismanto said:
Is that real android 4.3?
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sure from google :angel:
Much Appreciate
I installed the factory image wasn't able to get it to root with mskip'stool soo I gave this a try worked like a champ -Thank you kind sir :laugh:
Not to diss this method of root, but Chainfire's root method works perfectly fine.
https://plus.google.com/113517319477420052449/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
X_N_ said:
Not to diss this method of root, but Chainfire's root method works perfectly fine.
https://plus.google.com/113517319477420052449/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
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I use that method, cannot restore any app with TB or install Busybox, for some reason it's root but not completely.
This thread shouldn't be in dev section, and there were bunch of root method threads/posts that could be easily found.
http://download.chainfire.eu/340/SuperSU/SuperSU-JWR66N-S005-130625-1.41.zip
try this, somebody tried and it works!
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I use that method, cannot restore any app with TB or install Busybox, for some reason it's root but not completely.
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Read description:
Titanium Backup is an example of such an app. It may incorrectly detect the path to your internal storage for backups, and thus crash on backup/restore. You can fix this by going into preferences and selecting a folder under /storage/emulated/legacy as backup/restore path, not under /storage/emulated/0.
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No busybox from the apps don't install correctly with chainfire's root. I have the same problem.
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finally did it
Mohhamad Rehan said:
finally did it
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Is it posted?
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checck the thread out buddy
prowede said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/340/SuperSU/SuperSU-JWR66N-S005-130625-1.41.zip
try this, somebody tried and it works!
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"Please do not mirror this download, do not repost the file elsewhere. Link to this post on G+, not the download."
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
ALUOp said:
"Please do not mirror this download, do not repost the file elsewhere. Link to this post on G+, not the download."
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
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OK bro if you say I did thank to u but if u had it you should have shared it first and should have had a guide of it and u should have shared I did it because I spent my whole night flashing recovery and finding proper ways to root it finally did it when I found the file so I flashed the recovery the mini SDK tool they are mine but I did not know who to thank for the root so I just mirrored it but I put up a guide here so its not my fault I am sorry that I hurt the sentiments
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Is that real android 4.3?
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Yes it is
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ALUOp said:
"Please do not mirror this download, do not repost the file elsewhere. Link to this post on G+, not the download."
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
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and as u say buddy its mentions its for S4 and i was brave enough to check it out by editing some scripts and lines and flash it on my devices so i did not copy it fully but i did it on my own risk to check it on my devices and name it after me so if u have any problem with that so be it but i did it i am not chainfire but the day is not so long when i will be like him one day so kindly check it out
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and as u say buddy its mentions its for S4 and i was brave enough to check it out by editing some scripts and lines and flash it on my devices so i did not copy it fully but i did it on my own risk to check it on my devices and name it after me so if u have any problem with that so be it but i did it i am not chainfire but the day is not so long when i will be like him one day so kindly check it out
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dude relaxy, if you get worked up everytime someone says that there is another way of doing what you are saying you wont get very far cuz honestly there are always multiple ways to stuff... however i do agree with you chainfire clearly said on g+ that the root method is specifically for the s4 leak.. anyway its upto the users they can either use your method or chainfires.. i will try your method once i flash 4.3 :good:
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dude relaxy, if you get worked up everytime someone says that there is another way of doing what you are saying you wont get very far cuz honestly there are always multiple ways to stuff... however i do agree with you chainfire clearly said on g+ that the root method is specifically for the s4 leak.. anyway its upto the users they can either use your method or chainfires.. i will try your method once i flash 4.3 :good:
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Thank buddy it will be grateful and one more thing u can use the mini SDK tool to flash 4.3 too
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Can someone post where to get everything to root and maybe a "how to"?
I have chainfires files downloaded, still need usd drivers and odin???
Any other files?
And I don't want to mess up any software already on the phone.
Odin is in the Zip from Chainfire. Download the drivers from Samsung website. Or go to the Note 4 T-Mobile forum and get everything there. SEARCH!
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Here's the USB drivers. I had to convert it into a zip file as I couldn't upload it as an exe.
Here's a post from the T-Mobile thread that would help you out with using Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55865432
Go to the CF-Root thread, in the OP's 2nd post are very detailed step by step instructions - I would copy and paste them here but I don't know if doing that would be alright (even though they are just instructions lol).
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Dave2582 said:
Here's the USB drivers. I had to convert it into a zip file as I couldn't upload it as an exe.
Here's a post from the T-Mobile thread that would help you out with using Odin.
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Thanks Dave....looks like I found those drivers already and you verified I have the right ones. Thanks for the links...
Trying to learn how to root on a 5.6" screen when your use to a 27" computer screen has been challenging to say the least. Not to mention navagating with a half baked web browser.