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[Q] trying to get clockworkmod 3.0.0.4 on my epic 4g

I tried putting cockworkmod 3.0.0.4 onto my epic but nothing happened the first time I tried it. I had usb debugging on before so I know its not that.... but now it won't even recognize my phone when I click run in the oneclick root fle.
Should I reset my phone and try it again? If so how do I do that...

Do you have the Samsung drivers installed? If no then download and install them, if yes then redownload and reinstall them.

Is your data cable good? Can you get into mass storage? Why Clockwork 3.0.0.4? Go with 3.0.0.6, it is much more compatible with most ROMs. And make sure you have an EXt4 compatible ROM ready to flash after the file system conversion.

I had a similar issue with mine. If you have the current drivers installed, and a better USB cable, it seems there's not a whole lot else you can do besides cross your fingers. I tried mine on 2 different computers (work and home). My home computer, which CWM has never liked in the past, was the one that did the trick. Had to experiment with different USB slots, and restarting the computer every time it didn't work. Also don't know if it makes a difference or not, but the CWM version I finally got to work was from the links in the youtube how to video for SyndicateROM - Frozen (not the links the syndicate guys provided) . Good luck!

I had to use an old XP machine for my first one-clock root/CWM install. None of my win7 machines would work.
Not sure why, but now the win7 machines work fine. Using the same drivers on all of them.
Again, it's a shot in the dark, but have you tried an XP computer?

Here are a few things you could try:
1) First you need to have the Android SDK installed on your computer. This will allow you to access your phone through adb which is required in order to install any version of CWM. You can download the SDK from here, developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2) Next you have to set up the environment variables which will allow you to use adb to connect to your phone. This is a very important step and it must be done correctly. Here is a You Tube video which walks you through the process, youtu.be/b1qgKA_eT2g
3) Once you have those two steps completed you can begin to install CWM. Here is another You Tube video for that portion, youtu.be/cFrA__9bURo
Troubleshooting tips:
1) Make sure that you have the correct drivers installed on your machine. If you can connect you phone and access the SD card then you have the proper drivers already installed. If your unable to access the SD card then you may have a problem with the drivers.
2) Make sure that your plugging in the USB cable directly into the back of your computer. DO NOT plug it into any type of USB hub or the front of your machine.
3) If it is not being detected in one of the USB ports, unplug and try another.
**Im unable to post links at the moment so you will have to copy and past the youtube and other links into another browser window to access the web pages**
Good Luck

1. You don't need the SDK to install CWM.
Tips: start here first and these should fix your problem.
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Top Nurse said:
1. You don't need the SDK to install CWM.
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Taking a look in the CWM3.zip folder it looks like the program bundles adb within the program. I may have been incorrect in stating that you need to install the SDK onto your machine.
I have been rooting different Android phones for over a year now (I still dont claim to know everything) and the SDK has been installed on my machine ever since then. My previous phone required the SDK in order to root and I just assumed that was still needed for CWM3.
Thanks for the correction Top Nurse.
Any luck getting CWM onto your phone jsoileau2?

Why CWM 3.0.0.4 and not CWM 3.0.0.6?
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It was not too clear if you had root already or you was trying to run one click a second time. If you do have root, try dl rom manager from market then let it install cwm for you. Win7 people try using the 32bit drivers.
If you downloaded one click 2.5.5, it has all the files you need to root and install cwm 2.5.1.0. No need to set up sdk stuff, it's all in the zip of one click. Also try reboot computer and phone if adb isn't seeing the phone. Try different usb port on computer if rebooting doesn't help.
Try turning off any antivirus program you might be using.

Don't use Rom Manager, there are many problems with it on the Epic.

I don't know if it makes any difference but I've always went to start, run, cmd, cd to directory where one click is, then run.bat
Sometimes it is necessary to be at a command prompt instead of just clicking on the file. I don't know if this is one of those instances or not.

Rom manger doesn't install the cwm (well on epic it tries to.) But it does download it. Try it.
Then boot into recovery and install zip from /sdcard/clockworkmod/download/mirrorbrain.cynogenmod.com/ and the cwm zip will be there.
Install it.
It worked for me.
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[Q] Can you unroot without using a PC?

I'm new and I hope I'm not posting this in the wrong place or re-posting an old question, but I have been searching on this and other sites for days and haven't been able to find anything pertaining to my question, so sorry in advance If I'm not posting this correctly.
I have a rooted epic touch with rogue boot loader installed and UnNamed rom installed. I really liked the way it was running until I had some kind of malfunction happened and now the battery charge light won't shut off and the battery drains within a couple hours of standby time. the phone is only a couple months old and would like to take it to the sprint store as I'm assuming this is an obvious hardware issue. My problem is that my pc doesn't recognize my phone anymore so I can't flash back to stock and get rid of root, voiding my warranty. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling kies and stand alone drivers multiple times with no avail. I've tried with the battery and sd card removed and have also tried on multiple pc's (2 win7 and and xp machine). every time it says the drivers weren't installed successfully and to replace the device being connected.
My question: Is there a way to revert to stock off of the internal memory of the phone? I know there are zip roms you can flash from the boot loader but I was wondering if there was a way to flash a rom from zip and install the original boot loader as well as get rid of root? Any help I can get would be extremely appreciated and again I apologize if I am wasting anyone's time by asking in the wrong place or re-asking a question.

Ok so I downloaded the Calkin's_Stock_Rooted_EK02_ROM_v1.0 and got it on my sd card via dropbox. Flashed and now have a stock rom on it which I think is a step in the right direction.
The only thing is now I have clockwork boot loader and still rooted. and still not recognizing on pc. anyone know of an unrooted zip with original boot loader?

I couldn't get my PC to recognize either of my 2 E4GT's, each due to a different reason, both issues were resolved by going through each step in sfhub's debugging checklist:
sfhub said:
This post is for the FAQ section:
Why is the install stuck waiting for device to be connected?
Your phone isn't being recognized by your PC as an Android device.
When the drivers are installed and the phone is properly recognized, you should see the following in start->run->devmgmt.msc
Code:
Android Phone
SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface
Modem
SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem
Until you get the SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface to show up, neither ADB nor this script will work.
Here is a debugging checklist:
1) dial ##UPST# (##8778#) in the dialer and verify AP (or ALL) is checked (if CP is checked, phone won't be recognized as an Android device)
2) restart the ADB server (choose Option G to stop the server, it'll get started automatically by the script)
3) verify USB Debugging is ENABLED
4) verify USB drivers are installed (Win7-64bit see below)
5) try a different usb cable
If you are in Win7-64bit try changing the default install location for the drivers:
If you see an error like this:
Try running the CMD prompt (or e4gtauto-sfx.exe) as Administrator. Right-click on the CMD icon (or e4gtauto-sfx.exe) and select "Run As", then select Administrator.
If that doesn't work, try disabling windows firewall.
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I went down that list and everything seemed to be in order but still no recognition by pc. I kept uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers and switching usb ports and it finally installed the drivers successfully long enough for odin to recognize it and to flash back to stock. As soon as it was done the machine stopped recognizing it again. Lucky break I guess. So I can now return it to sprint and deal with the hardware issue.
I would still like to find a zip file like the tar that I flashed that installs stock recovery and non rooted ek02 rom and kernel from cwm, if that's even possible.
Thanks Godswrath, for helping me out.

You could use wifi explorer to get files on to sd card and mobile Odin to flash the tar file back to stock....
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Lol....I am a noob.
They make a mobile Odin? That would have saved my like 4 hours....

[ROOT] IO Root

If you take the ZVE update, IORoot no longer works. You must use Stump Root method
According to @autoprime, you must use the Stump Root method in order to root the ZVE update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g2/general/ls980-zve-ota-zip-update-zvc-zve-t2912488
Stump root can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906
It has been confirmed by many that the IO root now works on the LS980 though it is not listed in the main IO root thread. Below is a link with all the specific instructions for how to use this root tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
Basic Instructions for rooting on firmware ZVA
1. Ensure you have the proper USB drivers installed, and your phone is in the proper mode (For Verizon, use Ethernet mode on the PC settings menu).
NOTE: If you do not have the USB drivers installed, you can get them from here: http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-LGD801BK under MANUALS & DOWNLOAD -> Software Update -> USB Drivers (Yes the Tmobile drivers work since the Sprint page doesn't post USB drivers)
2. Enable Developer Mode (Press "Build Number" 7 times) on your phone and enable USB Debugging
3. Extract ioroot zip file somewhere on your PC
4. Plug your phone into your PC. Ensure that the USB connection is set to "Charge Only".
5. On PC, open up command prompt and type adb devices command and accept the ADB RSA command on the phone. It should say "LG-LS980-XXXXXXXXXXX device" If you saw the following it confirms that the device is detected in ADB.
6. Put your phone in Airplane mode.
7. Run root.bat
8. The script will ask you that the USB Connection Mode needs to be toggled. Toggle USB mode from Charge Only to MTP and then back to Charge Only.
9. You will then be asked if you would like to have a superuser package installed, which you can accept or decline
10. Download Root Checker from Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck to verify successful root.
Basic Instructions for rooting on firmware ZVC with IO Root v25
1. Ensure you have the proper USB drivers installed, and your phone is in the proper mode (For Verizon, use Ethernet mode on the PC settings menu).
NOTE: If you do not have the USB drivers installed, you can get them from here: http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-LGD801BK under MANUALS & DOWNLOAD -> Software Update -> USB Drivers (Yes the Tmobile drivers work since the Sprint page doesn't post USB drivers)
2. Enable Developer Mode (Press "Build Number" 7 times) on your phone and enable USB Debugging
3. Extract ioroot zip file somewhere on your PC
4. Plug your phone into your PC. Ensure that the USB connection is set to "Charge Only".
5. On PC, open up command prompt and type adb devices command and accept the ADB RSA command on the phone. It should say "LG-LS980-XXXXXXXXXXX device" If you saw the following it confirms that the device is detected in ADB.
6. Run root.bat
7. When phone boots into recovery, select 'apply update from ADB' with power button.
8. Reboot phone into system.
10. Download Root Checker from Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck to verify successful root.
Download the latest version of IO Root (6/17/14 build) from @autoprime's post below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
YOU MUST USE IOROOT v25 or later if you are on the ZVC (Android 4.4.2) firmware update.
Here is a tutorial video explaining how to install IO Root:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y45SXPRb31o
I am not the creator of this root method i am simply compiling the information for sprint users since it is scattered in many different places.
Credits go to @autoprime and thank him for maintaining and updating the IO Root method as new updates come up and @thecubed for creating the IO Root method.

Univsoldur said:
It has been confirmed by many that the IO root now has an area for the LS980 though it is not listed in the main IO root thread. below is a link with all the specific instruction for how to use this root tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
This is a link to the area for the file that you will use in conjunction with the instructions from that thread. The link that they provide does not link to IO root version 11.
http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/g2/spr
According to ericdabbs this file works with the IO root method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47339494&postcount=3
I am not the creator of this root method i am simply compiling the information for sprint users since it is scattered in many different places.
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anyone try this yet? is there any reason to do this over the other root method?

I did i just prefer methods developed by xda members specifically for our phones.
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I'm worried that Sprint will issue an update soon, as carriers often do quickly after the launch of a new product, and we won't be able to get it with a rooted phone. Not sure whether to root or not, and if so how long to wait.

TheSapient said:
I'm worried that Sprint will issue an update soon, as carriers often do quickly after the launch of a new product, and we won't be able to get it with a rooted phone. Not sure whether to root or not, and if so how long to wait.
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You can always unroot if the an update won't take. The only time this has been an issue for me is when I'm running something other than the stock ROM. The downside about OTA's is they break root most of the time, so you'll have to root your device again.

I used this method to root. The only problem I had was where it said to disable USB debugging and reconnect the phone. After I did that it wouldn't connect and complete the superuser install. I tried all the USB connections types; charge only, mtp, & ptp, but the adb interface wouldn't show up in device manager. I finally just re-enabled USB debugging and the install process continued without any problem. Everything seems OK, superuser is installed, I was able to install TWRP and I'm doing a Titanium backup right now.

Does anyone think there will be a mod released later on to "untrip" the built in root checker? I'm holding off on rooting based only on that.

rich_e said:
I used this method to root. The only problem I had was where it said to disable USB debugging and reconnect the phone. After I did that it wouldn't connect and complete the superuser install. I tried all the USB connections types; charge only, mtp, & ptp, but the adb interface wouldn't show up in device manager. I finally just re-enabled USB debugging and the install process continued without any problem. Everything seems OK, superuser is installed, I was able to install TWRP and I'm doing a Titanium backup right now.
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I'll give you an explanation why it didn't work for you initially and how your accidental discovery was what fixed it.
The instructions in the root.bat file said to do after it pushed the initial files into the phone was
1. Unplug the phone off USB from PC
2. Disable USB debugging option
3. Re-enable USB debugging option
4. Connect phone to USB from PC.
What you did initially was steps 1, 2 and 4 and skipped 3 and expected the root.bat script to continue. Obviously the root.bat file can't detect the phone once you reconnected it to USB because you don't have USB debugging on which is needed for detection. What you did eventually was the smart thing and re-enable the USB debugging that finished the install process.
This is the excerpt from the root.bat file that clearly explains to disable USB debugging and immediately re-enable USB debugging after the root.bat file pushes the initial root files.
echo *******************************************************
echo Now, please unplug usb, go to developer options and
echo disable USB debugging and re-enable it.
echo Once you've done that, re-plug your usb...
echo *******************************************************
This root works 100%. I compared the iorootv10 and iorootv11 root.bat files and it clearly did not have a Sprint option for the root.bat file to detect in iorootv10. Also this was released by a recognized developer/contributer shelnutt2. I hope thecubed edits his XDA thread to upload iorootv11 so that we can reference that XDA thread instead.

Mine stays stuck on "looking for device" ... Any tips?

o0adam0o said:
Mine stays stuck on "looking for device" ... Any tips?
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Did you ensure you have enabled USB debugging and installed the USB drivers? Also if you have adb, try opening a command prompt in the same folder as adb and type "adb devices". You should see a response of your device listed and "device". If you see a response of a device listed and "offline" that means your phone is not communicating with your PC which is why the root.bat file is giving you an error.
Check out this tutorial video for the ioroot and it should make it more clear. Keep in mind that the video was made when iorootv10 was released but the steps to do the root are the same.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y45SXPRb31o
Make sure you are downloading the iorootv11 files here that includes the Sprint version: http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/g2/spr
Here is the link to the USB Drivers in case you need it. It is from the ATT and Tmobile version from the LG website but it works fine. Scroll down the page to Software Update tab and download USB driver.
http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-D801

o0adam0o said:
Mine stays stuck on "looking for device" ... Any tips?
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If you haven't installed the drivers use these.
LG United Mobile Drivers
http://d-h.st/EW4
Edit: was already answered in the post ahead of mine. This file is a direct download.

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Univsoldur said:
Could you put together something that references the correct places for sprint users to install recovery. I haven't flashed it yet though I think this is correct. I thought since you had already you would prolly know best and could explain it to people easier than me.
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/197
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Actually I haven't installed TWRP on my G2 yet.
However I intend to follow WACOMalt's method located here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670
You need to download the Sprint TWRP Recovery file here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/g2spr
WACOMalt also posted a tutorial video on how to flash recovery using his method shown here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZSjL6FCyxA

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Univsoldur said:
yea i know thats the correct recovery image but i dont have adb set up on this PC and was wondering if i could do it using terminal emulator. Either way I wont clutter this thread up with recovery because I know people will get confused so I will create a new thread.
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Please create a new thread so that I can have you post the adb/fastboot files for download. Its very important to have adb and fastboot files installed on your PC if you intend to do Android hacking.

ericdabbs said:
Please create a new thread so that I can have you post the adb/fastboot files for download. Its very important to have adb and fastboot files installed on your PC if you intend to do Android hacking.
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its up im gonna remove these previous posts

Univsoldur said:
its up im gonna remove these previous posts
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Can you update the OP for this thread to include reference to the ioroot tutorial video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y45SXPRb31o
Also can you remove the reference to me confirming the root works in the OP. I don't think its necessary to have that since we know ioroot is a trusted root method.

Anyoneknow how to disable system updates.
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Univsoldur said:
Anyoneknow how to disable system updates.
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I am not sure. That would be very handy in case Sprint wants to push out an OTA. We know that eventually Sprint is going to get an OTA in early 2014 to enable triband LTE or Sprint Spark.
At this point, I am more interested in leroybrute's message that wifi tether works on the Sprint version.

Used this and flashify to install twrp took less than 5 minutes bring on the ROMS
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[Q] One click root issues.

Hi there, I've recently tried rooting my lgg3 but im running into a few problems.
Just to clarify:
I've installed the drivers
Enabled USB de-bugging
Used task manager to end abd.
Tried MTP and PTP
But when ever I run the Oneclick root, it failes to start abd, then fails daemon, and then 'successfully' starts demon only to fail it again. It does this about 3 times before re-booting the phone into download mode.
From there, it asks me to wait for SuperSU to install, which it never does.
I'm really stuck here and could use any help. I've also tried using the GUI and .bat rooting tools, the .bat gets further into it than the actual, updated GUI, rebooting the phone, whereas the gui fails at the start as it cant start abd nor daemon.

For starters, please update with:
Your variant (model number)
Current Android software version
Which one-click root tool you are trying to use
The output from 'adb devices' entered into ADB

Is adb bugs on model SMJ200G (j2) common?

I investigated the ADB program. At How to Install ADB on Windows, macOS, and Linux, I am stuck at step 7 of the instructions for windows. I do not receive any kind of pop up in my SMJ200G phone (j2).
This step:
7. On your phone’s screen, you should see a prompt to allow or deny USB Debugging access. Naturally, you will want to grant USB Debugging access when prompted (and tap the always allow check box if you never want to see that prompt again).
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Perhaps my PC's connection to the phone is buggy, not the cable, but the software? by software I mean Windows/PC not my phone.
btw does file AdbWinUsbApi.dll need to be installed?
Are the following applicable for a official device that have never been rooted:
NVCore said:
-Missing ADB Confirmation Dialog(can be bypass by placing adb_keys(from PC/Laptop that has platform-tools and the file name is adbkey.pub, rename it to adb_keys) move the file to device (/data/misc/adb)
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mbalino said:
Unable to detect the phone -win nor Lin
Hello guys
Something really extrange is happening.
My j2 prime -532G- can't be detected by Windows nor Linux.
The usb is working because it charges the phone, but I can't access the phone at all. I checked all the drivers in Win -google/adb and samsung- and in Linux libmtp/heimdall/etc.
I have tryed different usb -not the original one since i lost it-
Even when i start the download mode, nothing happens.
it there a way to root the phone without a PC? i have tryed also kingroot apk but it is useless.
Thanks
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