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[Q] G2 bootanimation NO ROOT

I love my T-Mobile G2 dearly, but I hate the boring bootanimation that comes with it. I was wondering if there was an easy and *SAFE* way to change my bootanimation.zip WITHOUT ROOTING. It's not that I'm not versed in rooting, but my G2 is my reliable phone, and I'd like it to stay that way. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

You need to root in order to change the bootanimation.

The *safe* way to change it, is to root correctly, and correctly flash it.
Sent from my G2, CyanogenMod Edition!

You can change it without rooting by pushing your bootanimation.zip to /data/local/bootanimation.zip
Boot animations in /data override the one in /system and won't overwrite the original.

[Q] Help me overcome rooting Road Block for my G2 (OTA)

I am now getting this error on the Terminal Emulator on my G2 after inputting the following command line from rooting instruction...
'You now have read-write access to your /system, hboot, and recovery partitions. But you still need to "lock in" root, and give you 'su' access in the future. So just do:'
"# /data/local/tmp/root" without the # sign
I got this error message
"## mkdir failed for /system/xbin, File exists
## cp: can't stat '/system/xbin/busybox': Not a directory
## Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: not found
## cp: not found
## cp: not found
## Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory"
Once again I am seeking help on this...So if anyone can help...please let me know. Thanks again for all of the support that I have received so far
BY the way the Visionary App doesn't work on my phone so I am using the rooting wiki for the G2 on this site
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...cess_.28Permanent_Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29 ...

I had this problem just use root explorer app and move the files rage,data,root and busybox to your data/local/tmp
and then youll get that first error that meaning you've done it right.
and then all the others should work now because your files were are not quite in the right spot.
so manually move the files to your data/local/tmp they all need to be inside the tmp folder I had to figure that out one by one.
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wait which method of prem rooting is this?

prittyboy203 said:
I had this problem just use root explorer app and move the files rage,data,root and busybox to your data/local/tmp
and then youll get that first error that meaning you've done it right.
and then all the others should work now because your files were are not quite in the right spot.
so manually move the files to your data/local/tmp they all need to be inside the tmp folder I had to figure that out one by one.
Sent from my Liquid Metal using Tapatalk
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"Yes, I just got the root explorer app from the market....when I tried to open the data folder it keep saying your "your phone doesn't appear to be rooted" so my question what did you used to root the phone so that you gain access to the data folder...thanks for the help....

lainvalenajr said:
wait which method of prem rooting is this?
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This is the gfree/rage method, since visionary doesn't work on my OTA G2

Sorry for the late response I had actually used visionary for the temp-root only just to gain a few sec of access to move the file and type in the commands
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prittyboy203 said:
Sorry for the late response I had actually used visionary for the temp-root only just to gain a few sec of access to move the file and type in the commands
Sent from my Liquid Metal using Tapatalk
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you are indeed on of the luck ones who actually got visionary to work on the g2 after OTA update.....you see I have tried visionary r14, r13,r12, r11 and r3 (all of which be could download on the web) none of them work even for temp-root....The only only version of visionary that previously work on my phone was the one from the android market (visionary r7), which is no longer available... By the way, if you still have visionary on your phone could you please check to see if it is the r7 version, if so could you please send me a copy...thanks

Oh wow I didn't even know I there was only a few that visionary worked for. I had used the same guide but I used a video off youtube to sorta get a look at what was going on. but they kept saying the version 11 was the only on that worked but I broke my mytouch like that. Then I got the g2 and went with the gfree true s-off method. and man I wish I wish I had the version 14 file I used but I took that off my phone asap cuz I didn't want something crazy happen. I couldn't find any other version for the life of me lol. They had goten taken down from every site I went to. so I just thought if I used it to get temp root and move the files around I could get it done without a laptop I whould be good. It only took 10 min to get mine rooted.
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prittyboy203 said:
Oh wow I didn't even know I there was only a few that visionary worked for. I had used the same guide but I used a video off youtube to sorta get a look at what was going on. but they kept saying the version 11 was the only on that worked but I broke my mytouch like that. Then I got the g2 and went with the gfree true s-off method. and man I wish I wish I had the version 14 file I used but I took that off my phone asap cuz I didn't want something crazy happen. I couldn't find any other version for the life of me lol. They had goten taken down from every site I went to. so I just thought if I used it to get temp root and move the files around I could get it done without a laptop I whould be good. It only took 10 min to get mine rooted.
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Thanks for your input...it funny the only version of VISIONARY that work for my phone was Visionary R7 (from the android market),...I currently have copies of the Visionary R14, R13,R12,R11, & R 3 none of them work....they just keep on looping and force closes....

this happened to me.. re push the files and all the steps from that first file pushing steps over again

Wow I would be pissed lol. And rite they wont load after hitting the temp root to right have you turned on usb debugging on?
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turboyo said:
this happened to me.. re push the files and all the steps from that first file pushing steps over again
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"Was re pushing the files able to solve the problem...because I have been doing that and so far have got past the error message..

prittyboy203 said:
Wow I would be pissed lol. And rite they wont load after hitting the temp root to right have you turned on usb debugging on?
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Yep the USB debugging has been on since the very beginning of my attempts to root this phone

[Q] 1.72 access /data/ without perm root?

Hi guys, I would like to access my /data/ folder inorder to import some save game states but have not rooted my device.
I am currently happy sitting on my stock rom, as tbh im alittle worried about bricking my handset which Ive had it since launch week, unbranded unlocked from t-mob uk.
I was wondering if there is still a way for me to temp root or just be able to access my data folder without perma rooting so i can swap a few files around whilst running 1.72?
thanks =)

You can't root 1.72, not easily atleast. You'll have to downgrade.

i saw in the faq that rooting my version would be difficult but was wondering if there was another way to alter files in the /data/data folders

Leekster said:
i saw in the faq that rooting my version would be difficult but was wondering if there was another way to alter files in the /data/data folders
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Its really easy and will take around 30 mins Max if you have no idea what your doing. I done my friends branded DHD in around 10.
Sent fron my CM8 aka Meringue powered DHD

[Q] how to copy vending.apk to system/app withtout rooting

hi
i have desire hd. and the market app is missing in the cell i have investigated and found that vending.apk is missing in system/app in order to copy i need to root my cell. i have tried many ways like unlook root, z4, visionary but all failed Sad infect i was not able to temp root my cell. so i stopped experiment as i dont wanna loss my cell.
is there any way to copy vending.apk to system/app without root.. or any other way to get market app

komalsaeed said:
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i have desire hd. and the market app is missing in the cell i have investigated and found that vending.apk is missing in system/app in order to copy i need to root my cell. i have tried many ways like unlook root, z4, visionary but all failed Sad infect i was not able to temp root my cell. so i stopped experiment as i dont wanna loss my cell.
is there any way to copy vending.apk to system/app without root.. or any other way to get market app
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no u cant but why did u fail to root, what version of rom are you on. give some details so that we can help having said that i think u can install google play directly just like other apps

adilrenzu said:
no u cant but why did u fail to root, what version of rom are you on. give some details so that we can help having said that i think u can install google play directly just like other apps
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i have tried many version of google play all installed successfully but while running every version gives error process.com.vending and force close
i m using 2.2

komalsaeed said:
hi
i have desire hd. and the market app is missing in the cell i have investigated and found that vending.apk is missing in system/app in order to copy i need to root my cell. i have tried many ways like unlook root, z4, visionary but all failed Sad infect i was not able to temp root my cell. so i stopped experiment as i dont wanna loss my cell.
is there any way to copy vending.apk to system/app without root.. or any other way to get market app
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Maybe using adb push
"adb push vending.apk /system/app "
Sent from my viperDHD

I am facing the same issue
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda app-developers app

hdorius said:
Maybe using adb push
"adb push vending.apk /system/app "
Sent from my viperDHD
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what is adb push and how to use it

adb - Android Debug Bridge. Read up on it. adb push requires root too. Have you tried rooting your phone using the Advanced Ace Hack Kit? I see no reason that would fail if you tried it. Look in the Ace Think Tank thread in the DHD general forum for more info. Also on a side note, there's official Gingerbread (2.3) for the DHD and also perfectly working unofficial ICS (4.0) & JellyBean (4.1) ROMs while you're still stuck on Froyo (2.2). You might want to upgrade. You'll easily be able to learn how to flash them from the Ace Think Tank thread.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

[Q] can't root e973?

Im trying to root my canadian e973 but nothing seems to work. Rooting procedure seems to root but when i reboot it isn't? Can someone please help !

taylorheaps said:
Im trying to root my canadian e973 but nothing seems to work. Rooting procedure seems to root but when i reboot it isn't? Can someone please help !
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what software version are you running?

e97310h

taylorheaps said:
e97310h
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thats the latest update right? if yes then you will need to revert back to E97310f to root it

would you mind giving me steps to do that?

taylorheaps said:
would you mind giving me steps to do that?
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download the KDZ file from here, i am assuming your phone is from bell
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036404&page=3
and this thread will tell u how to flash the KDZ file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010624

thanks! but im not on bell. im on sasktel. i think its the unlocked rom

Were you able to downgrade back to E97310f ? Yup, worked for me
Did that downgrade make your phone rootable? Yup, root worked
What root method are you using? Google LG Optimus G root, and look for the page on android central for the spring lgog

Ok ... so I'm going to follow the rules of XDA ....
Don't post a new thread ~ even if this is different from my model and predicament as it seems to me - a newb.
Search for threads on Q&A, read thoroughly through threads to see if you can find what you're looking for.
Goal: I'd like to root my Telus LG Optimus G, so that I can run "CM10.1" or "JPO40D] Google AOSP Optimus G LGE-973"
Fustration: It would seem, to us newbs at least, that the more experienced veteran members that we're an annoyance asking for steps by steps; thus only getting very generic (an example ... How do I get a citizenship in the USA, get a green card) answers. I'm not here to piss anyone off ... I'm just trying to get some help to make my first android experience worthwhile. Everyone had to learn from somewhere, someone else - yet too many on these threads have forgotten that .... the ESSENCE of a community!
This is what I've done thus far ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36859752&postcount=246
^ apparently I need to ROOT my Telus E973.
This tool in his thread is SUPPOSED to do it. "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
^ this doesn't frak'n work so what am I supposed to really do???
notes:
Downloaded the "LGE973AT-00-V10e-TLS-CA-OCT-24-2012 0[TELUS CANADA]"
Does anyone have a step by step guide to get to the hidden RECOVERY menu (Power + UP & DOWN buttons from full power off state)!
Yes I've seen that youtube video posted by one of the android modders here - doesn't work. Arrgh!
I feel like throughing this G to the wall and just going back to my iPhone 5 until BB10 is available not ideal really.

Bell E97310F KDZ
I brought my phone in for repairs and it was updated in the process. I want to root again, but can't seem to find a KDZ to downgrade. All of the links that I find are dead. Any ideas?
N/M There was a link in the general section that explained that the address had been updated. If anyone else is looking for it, this worked for me
http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WDLSW/LGE973/ABLMBK/E97310F_00/E97310F_00.kdz

taylorheaps said:
thanks! but im not on bell. im on sasktel. i think its the unlocked rom
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Sasktel and Bell are pretty much the same thing.....if your on software version of 10h and on Sasktel, revert back to 10f using the Bell .kdz file, then root. You can update via OTA after your rooted and will retain it.
Sent from my almost Nexus 4 E973 using xda app

Not sure why everyone is recommending downgrading to root when there is a perfectly usable method for the latest firmware.
Just create a file named g_security on your internal sd card, turn on adb debugging, get an adb shell, and you'll be root. Download su, copy it to /system/xbin, setuid it and you're rooted. You can then get superuser or supersu from play to seal the deal.
I didn't find this method, just passing along what appears to be overlooked information.

xxbeanxx said:
Not sure why everyone is recommending downgrading to root when there is a perfectly usable method for the latest firmware.
Just create a file named g_security on your internal sd card, turn on adb debugging, get an adb shell, and you'll be root. Download su, copy it to /system/xbin, setuid it and you're rooted. You can then get superuser or supersu from play to seal the deal.
I didn't find this method, just passing along what appears to be overlooked information.
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What?!
Which folder do you create the empty file named "g_security". If this really does work xxbeanxx you should start a new thread, this is kind of a big deal.

brownsmell said:
What?!
Which folder do you create the empty file named "g_security". If this really does work xxbeanxx you should start a new thread, this is kind of a big deal.
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he's a freaking genius, i've been using that method to root. xxbeanxx should really start a new thread and spread this
1. just create the "g_security" at the root of your internal memory then turn on adb debug (if its already on, turn off and back on)
2. when you adb in you'll have root.
3. push su to /system/xbin
4. in adb, chmod 4755 /system/xbin
5. ???
6. profit!
=D

xxbeanxx said:
Not sure why everyone is recommending downgrading to root when there is a perfectly usable method for the latest firmware.
Just create a file named g_security on your internal sd card, turn on adb debugging, get an adb shell, and you'll be root. Download su, copy it to /system/xbin, setuid it and you're rooted. You can then get superuser or supersu from play to seal the deal.
I didn't find this method, just passing along what appears to be overlooked information.
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i try this but it says folder is read only, even after trying to adb remount
edit: got root finally, thank you good sirs

Please I didn't find this method. There is already a thread here about it but as I said it seems to have been overlooked by pretty much everyone.

xxbeanxx said:
Please I didn't find this method. There is already a thread here about it but as I said it seems to have been overlooked by pretty much everyone.
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Link?

i have a bell e97310h and i did not had to e97310f for it to be rooted. but i did to go to e97310f so that it would allow me to change the rom.
as for getting it root i have used both method and they both worked. Freegee from app store and also from the xda forums.

IcEeeX said:
i have a bell e97310h and i did not had to e97310f for it to be rooted. but i did to go to e97310f so that it would allow me to change the rom.
as for getting it root i have used both method and they both worked. Freegee from app store and also from the xda forums.
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FreeGee requires root and is for unlocking the boot loader after that, I'm trying to find a reliable known method for rooting the Bell Optimus G first. One that also has unroot. I've searched around here but I can't seem to find any common agreed upon root for the Bell OG

Originally Posted by fiddy619
I really would have posted this much sooner, however, this particular method was being kept secret with the intention of the exploit still being available upon US Jelly Bean release. Since this has been outed, and is now public, i will share a more proper script of the same method. I actually kept the adb shell id command, as it is pretty useful for this operation.
Main differences in my script is that you don't need to ever disconnect your phone.
1. Unzip the zip file
2. Make sure USB Debugging is on, and your are in Charge only Mode
3. Run the CurrentRoot.bat, wait for the prompt
4. Change to MTP mode.
5. Wait for your computer to ask how to view files.
6. Press enter in the CMD prompt to continue.
7. Done.
This is a fully working method for the most current US/Canadian releases, and Jelly Bean releases. BTW, the current release does not install busybox correctly, includes SuperuserPro.apk (which I'm sure wasn't purchased by everyone downloading this). Also I have updated it to the latest busybox, su binary's, and Superuser.apk available.
link for root kit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1693749&d=1359687263